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VOLUME 33 NlWBtR 74 WESTLAND. MICHIGAN • 70 PAGES • http://observcrecccntric.com SEVtNTY--FIVT ClNTS ©1»M BeMlWa CoMiiBle«ti«M (Wirw*. I»c- '; THE PAPER million bond proposal OK'd TODAY Election • Only 4,880 of the dis day. Ronald trict's 68,000 voters braved •il. ; Sampson heavy rains and winds to rtton signs in td go to the polls in Tuesday's COUNTY NEWS vote at school bond election. WAYHE-WESTUWP SCHOOLS .BOND PROPOSAL ' Precinct 17 /YES-2,768 Mori fish: Wayne County inPdichin BY DARRELL CLEM NO - 2,112 has agreed to pay for the Elementary] STAFF WRITER restocking x>f fish at New- as election Wayne-rWestland school district classroom. "; •-..• : * ^-- workers homeowners will see a 4-mill tax "This is a great day for the children burgh Lake ahd a down Helen increase this summer after supporting of Wayne-Westland schools," a jubilant streamimpoundment on Maczuga, a $108.3 million bond measure in Superintendent Greg Baracy said Tuesday's special election. Tuesday night.. : / 1 the Rouge River, while a left, and Taxes will increase $180 annually He claimed victory for the bond pro? project manager will give Evelyn • for the owner of a $90,000 home. posal at 9:25 p.m., just 85 minutes $3,000 to Friends of the Prokop, cen Schopl officials say the 22-year mea- after polls closed. His announcement; ter, watch,- 8ure;will pay for long-needed building drew cheers and applause from soirie; Rouge,/A5 renovations and educational technolor : surr PHOTO BT BITAN MncBza gy including new computers- in every Please see BOND, A2; COMMUNITY LIFE Anger within: These days, speeders, inconsiderate Downpour drivers, even slow drivers can easily find themselves on the receiving end of abuse from their fellow motorists and, more and basements more, the abusers are BY DARRELL CLEM women./BX STAFF/WRITER As many as 100 Westland home owners reported basement flooding AT HOME this week as heavy rains drenched neighborhoods, Deputy Mayor George Gillies said Wednesday. Designed with care: A . Some residents reported several Troy company, Caring inches of flooding because sewers Solutions, helps disabled couldn't accommodate the deluge, he said. people keep their indepen But Gillies and Assistant Fire dence. /D6 Chief Patrick Harder said new flood ing didn't compare to a massive sewer backup - one year ago this ENTERTAINMENT week - that ravaged more than 400 homes with raw sewage. The city's/19.97 flood occurred ¥\\m Gordon Michaels, a because a 6-foot sewer pipe; was inad vertently srealedloff during a $10 miK graduate of John Glenn lion sewer-separation project. High School in Westland, This week's flooding, however, is a lot like the lead char occurred because heavy rains pound ed some areas of the city faster than acter he plays in the film sewers could accommodate the water. "Unbeatable Harold"- This is an act of God," Gillies said determined to bring the Wednesday afternoon. "We were just deluged with rain, and the sewers story to the big screen./Bl will only take so much water." Even so, some residents of August Theater: Natalie Ross, a and other streets raised allegations this week that the problem has been STAT? PHOTO BY JIM JAGDFELD senior at Churchill High persistent for years and that the city Wet basement: Wendy Brunswick, 6, views the standing water in the basement of the School in Livonia, was hasn't addressed it. Brunswicks* house on August Street in Wetland. M.J. Brunswick had already begun pumping Gillies said there's little the city water out after Tuesday's heavy rains. one of 700 hopefuls look can do to combat storm-related flood ing for a new lease on life. ing. However, Westland City Council Or just looking to members have indicated they will aRent."/E± schedule a study session to discuss the problem. Flooding sends some to city hall Some residents Wednesday report ed flooding that soaked basement car REAL ESTATE pet arid other belongings. BY RENEE SKOGLUND for their regular meeting. aware of the flooding oh August "It doesn't appear to be as STAFF WRITER "I left my husband alone to come Street for a long time. Sticker shock: Rents for widespread as it was last year," Ruth Ann Butler's basement on and plea with you people to get Us M. J. Brunswick, who has lived in Harder said. "There hasn't been an August Street has flooded since help. We can't move. We're senior cit his August home for 15 years, office and industrial actual emergency yet. If it was an 1956. When the water and sludge izens," she said. stepped up to the microphone and space are high, and actual emergency, we wpuld'have began perking through the drains "It's disgusting," said Marjorie got right to the point. been on the front line." yesterday, she left her handicapped Kingsinger, a widow whose son lives "We have about 4 inches of sewer there's not a lot of space M.J. Brunswick, standing Wednes husband home and headed over to in her basement. water, dirt and mud," he said. "For available./fl day afternoon on basement carpet City Hall. Butler said she and Kingsinger get some of the new building (that saturated with water, said he used a Butler - along with three other were going to spend the rest of the has occurred in the area), Take care shop vacuum to pump water from his August Street residents''.- was ready night rescuing Kingsinger's son's of some of the old residents and to square off with Westland City belongings from the basement. She make them happy." INDEX also said council members have been / Please see WET, A2 Council members who had convened """ Please see FLOODING, A2 I Obituaries A2 • Achievers A3 • Class Reunions AH • Classified Index F6 Real Estate Fl gets 5 years ion m Crossword " , • 02 Rentals G3 BY DARRELL CLEM Gackiewicz^ who had been drinking "I think the conclusion was reason said. . 8TAFF WRITER prior to the March 10 accident on Ann able," Blake said. The prosecutor in the case couldn't Jobs/Careers 06 A Westland teenager will spend five Arbor Trail near Hines Drive, also will Gackiewicz has publicly apologized be reached for comment, but Blake • Sports CI years on probation for causing a fiery be subject to random drug and alcohol for the accident, which caused tyrh to said the probationary sentence had • At Home D6 one-car accident that killed a 14-year- testing, Blake confirmed. suffer "a long period of depression," been expected. El old girl'last March, his attorney said The teenager's sentencing occurred Blake said/ The sentence likely didn't satisfy • Entertainment earlier this month in front of Wayne The defendant also suffered accident everyone, but it didn't come as a sur I R«al Estate Fl Tuesday. Joseph John Gackiewicz, 18, also will County, Circuit Court Judge David Kir-. injuries that will remind him of the prise, he said.. . . be placed on a tether for one year for wan, who chose not to imprison the night he drove a 1989 Buick Regal into "You can't make everybody happy," HOW TO REACH US the death of Nicole Mugurian, a West- defendant. a roadside tree, causing the car to Blake said, "but I think it was pretty land resident and Livonia Franklin Gackiewicz could have faced a maxi burst into flames and kill Mugurian. much expected." High School freshman, attorney Mar mum 16-year prison term after plead "He had a smashed ankle that will Newsroom: 7349 (3-2104 vin Blake said. ing guilty to vehicular manslaughter. always give him some difficulty," Blake ~~~~ ~~ Please see TEEN, A3 Newsroom Fax; 734-591-7279 , E-mail: nmroom* MOMM* >.->. AtiW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY/FEBRUARY 19,1998 OBITUARIES frompageAl CARLftAMMMON Community Hospice. frontpage Al Tracy Brunswick didn't accom ing in her basement, which Funeral services for Carl Ander Brunswick said he attempted August Street basement after he. son, 87, of Inkster were Feb. 18 to call the city's emergency nunv ' pany her husband to City Hall.. occurs "every time is rains." ber after the flooding. "What She was cleaning their base : Dittmar said once the city's noticed flooding about 5;30 p.m. In St. Norbert Catholic Church MAML F. WMES Tuesday. Jurith burial at Holy Sepulchre good does it do to call an emer ment; which she said has flooded main interceptors carrying Private services for Mabel gency number if no one five times within the last 1Q water to Detroit fill to capacity* "I emptied some of the water Cemetery, Southfield. Officiat Mines, 92, of Westland were in the yard and I put some of it ing was the Rev. John Lehner, answers?" • -''.:- ,:'.-VU' years. The worst flood measured there's "no place for the water to held recently. Burial was at : ; : in the (basement) sink," he said. 12 inches. She said she apd her go," -•;;• ;• /:::-:-.:-;';- -J. --:.:' : Arrangements were made by brand Lawn Cemetery ^Detroit. 'Richard Dittmar, public ser "Then the sink started filling John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral vices director, said residents husband complained to the city He said the city's six pumps Arrangements were made by five years ago, but were, told it '•Up.*- •••'"•'•••:.'•'•••' ;':•;'••.; pome. Vermeulen FuneralHome. must contact the police after 6 were in constant use Tuesday was a *Sveeping tile^ problem, : night, and calls made to neigh Public services workers did » Mr. Anderson died Feb. 15 in Mrs. Hines, who died Feb. 12 p.in; _ - •.:•••">' •- ;"•' -:.'/. use pumps to try to alleviate Inkster. He was a self^employed Dave Pelham bought his home Theykindof shrugged us off," boring communities for extra in Westland, was born in Nel- -shesaid. . -", • ••'••'•. pumps went unanswered, flooding in some areas, but the Electrician, * sonville, Ohio, She was a home- on August Street twd years ago. : problem wasn't severe enough to "I didn't purchase a lakefront :Dittmar said the Butlers, "Everybody's pumps Were } Surviving are: wife, Helen; maker. -^ ; prompt HOME DCUVEHY SEflVtCE NtWMtVA.. ~.~-S*rv>Pf.7Se C*frt»r„ .:.--. .~.ft month. $3.60 CtfTtof :..v...L ~.:..~.....Wft»r.t*S30 from page At ..„.:...... :...y»«i1y, »55.00 Bond Al «hwti»«ig pU**h*l h lf» Wttttand Obwrw t* njbjw to the cooditoni staled m th« »pp6c»W« rat* c*rf cepi»*o(wr**N*«•!•«• from»w*Mrti»in8Oep«ffrn»ni.We»«*ndOe«fvet.36J51 Scfxiolwaft.Uvoma Ml 100 supporters gathered inside the MonitB and other parents ••'SOJ313) 591-2300. Tt» Wtttfend ObMmr rtwrv»» iht fijN not to accept «n KJv«rtJ*»f» Order, ObMrw & the district's Dyer Center on quickly dialed their cellular Ectarttk* «4-t*h*ri hay* no authority lo bind tWt nawjpaper.and onty puNieatton oJ an advertisemom than corvttu* «nal ACcapUnc* of V* adwrtner'i ortw. Marquette. phones to spread the news. District voters passed the bond "We're calling Our kids to tell measure 56.7 percent to 43.3 them the good news" Skip Monit percent. Unofficial totals showed said as his wife reached their 2,768 voters supporting the bal three Wayrie-Westland studenta. lot proposal and 2,112 opposing "We did it!" Kitty Monit said it.v on the. phone. JCSOVEKTOC Skip Monit said some district ?-' -¾ Out Only 4,880 of the district's Over 200 Locations Worldwide 68,000 voters braved heavy rains residents questioned during the and strong winds to go to the campaign whether committee 50% to polls, marking a paltry 7.1 per chairs got paid for their efforts. ^'Mobife"""' cent turnout. They didn't. "Tonight was our Basking in the victory, school payment," Skip Monit said Tues LUBE/OIL/RLTER SPECIAL board president Debra Fowlkes day. "This is what it's all about. didn't seem to hotice^tKa" TJujja^bout the children." . Includes; oil filter; was standing on carpet soaked ~Tfe~called it "unthinkable" that oil change with up by rains that had leaked into the the bond proposal might fail. to 5 quarts of Dyer Center. Only scattered opponents pub quality Mobile motor "I'm so excited," she said. "I licly criticized the bond proposal. oil; & chassis lube. Stmdy wood constucboo: was nervo'us the whole night. Some said school officials should 12"With coupon' . In lieu of other offers. Now we can do some good have had a plan years ago for »'15"dx up 1048^ xWn • 1 TO x up to 48^x7211 things. I can't wait to get start gradually repairing buildings GrM fcf garages, bssenients, ed." and improving classroom tech- 4w*ehouse$! Baracy attributed Tuesday's " nology. Biv«»CtoM Outs, OverRumu.& Moral WESTLAND victory to an aggressive cam Baracy has said the $108.3 729-5900 • 35440 Ford Rd paign waged by a citizens com million bond issue will allow offi mittee headed by parents Cindy cials to move away from "crisis drapery ue porner of Ford and Wayne Schofield and Skip and Kitty manage ment." Monit. Officials have said the money \mmSSSm^SmStmmmSm^^ "Their grassroots efforts and will be used to repair dilapidated the charge they led on this com buildings, construct additions at READER SERVICE LINES Mufflers • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Springs mittee was exceptional,'* Baracy some schools and upgrade tech said. nology in all classrooms. CV Joints • Catalytic Converters Lube/Oil/Filter After it became clear that vot District residents should begin Observer Newsroom E-Mail ers supported the bond measure, to see initial improvements this fall, possibly some new comput 9 Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to ers and light construction work, the editor or rhake general comments to any member of pur news Baracy said. Now that voters staff through E-Mail vja the Internet at the following addres^: ; have approved the bond issue, he newsroom®oeonUne.cam. .. said, officials will move swiftly to . prioritize projects and to develop H0Melirt£rm453'202O a timetable. • Optn houses and new developments in your area. Ul Voters in 15 of 17 precincts supported the ballot measure. • Free real estate semihar information. "^ VIC'S • Current mortgage rates. The proposal failed, although not by large margins, at Wildwood andEdi8onelementari.es. aa^ed^erHpuH:313r591-0900 District residents who voted by • Place classified ads at your convenience. absentee ballot also opposed the DINE plan by an 84-Vote margin, 308 Circulation Department: 311-591-0500 Kroger Complex to 224. *"\ FAMiLY RESTAURANT Baracy praised school board • If you have a question about home delivery or if you did not members for their "courage" in receive your paper, please call one. of our cus.tomer service repre : 5662 Middlebelt • Garden City placing the bond issue on a bal- sentatives during the following hours: 13\ock North of Ford Road IVIC'S DINER lot. : •.''.'•••;••• p£* Sunday: 8 a.m ~Npon Ford Road 'They put their popularity sec ""'-"* Thursday: $:30 aM+ 7 p.m. ond," he said. v Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Open Moii.-Sat. 7a.m.-10p,m,; Sun, 7a.m.-3p.m. By approving the bond mea 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. sure, Wayne-Westland voters gave Baracy and his administra tion their biggest vote of confi &OX Line:313-953-2288 dence since Baracy was appoint • You can use a MasterCard or Visa BREAKFAST ed superintendent in August. to access the following information ;• MON-FRI "I pledge to this community from our classified ads. This service • that we will deliver oh what we is available by nopn Wednesday and SPECIAL 7-11 AM promised on this bond issue," he Saturday:-';-- told the Observer. Baracy's fami ItemNo. 9822: . Looh far our NEW specials!, ly was on hand Tuesday night to Vehicles: used trucks, vans and all . help him celebrate. Shortly after makes of automobiles} Cost: $.39.95 vote totals came in, Baracy and ,'other.bbnd supporters left the LUNCH SPECIAL Dyer Center for a victory party 0&EOn*Line:313-591~Q903 at the United Auto Workers • You can access On-Line with just Any eandwieh on our menu Xocal 900 union halloh Michi about any communications software I (includes 5oup I3ar...2 eoupe daily!) ir* gan Avenue near Newburgh. - PC or Macintosh. On-Line users can: In yet another victory for • Stndand ream unlimited e-mail $ Waynt-Westland officials, the • Accest all features of the Internet—Telnet, Gopher. WWW and more. Michigan Department of State • Read electronic editions of the the Obsener & Eccentric newspapers. I only.... l.99 has dismissed an election com ^ • Chat with users across town or across the country. \L No limit * One coupon for entire party » Dine-in only plaint filed by former district • To begin your On-I.ine exploration/call 313-591-0903 with your music teacher Elizabeth Potter. computer modem. 'At the login prompt, type: new. At the password Potter filed a complaint charg prompt, press your enter key. At the key prompt, type: 9508. Unlimited Soup Bar....only.... X*9V ing, among other allegations, that district officials violated campaign laws by explaining the On-Line Hotline: 313-953-2266 '/ DINNER SPECIAL bond proposal at length in a • If you need help, call the On-Linc Hotline at the number above. Wayne-Westland newsletter sent 7 Different Complete Dinnere home to parents. The state dismissed Potter's Phpto Reprints: 313-591-0500 to phooee from: I complaint in a Feb. 10 letter, • Order reprints of pictures that have been taken by mtr staff pho Soup and Baracy said Wednesday tographers: Stuffed Cabbage •Veal Cutlat • Meat loaf [ morning he is pleased that the • Provide the publication date. pa#e number, and description of the • Fish & Chips • Shrimp & Chips > "frivolous" charges have been picture, which must have been published within the past 6 months. r*j«ct«d. Moreover, he said Tues* • $20 for the first print, $7.50 for each additional print paid in advance • Liver & Onions • Chicken Kabob • day's vote shows that, despite (check or credit card). r% (includes Soup Bar...2 eoupe daily!) I some critics, most residents are unitad behind the district and its student*. $ School officials had sought Observer onIy.... 3»99 '• tirelessly to explain the bond No limit * One, coupon for entire, party « Pjn^-_/n only ,J propositi during a series of some NEWSPAPERS 70 meetings with community 1T^» C4"llfFW group*. Baracy said Tuesday's vote indicates that the district's meik fK\ credibility is improving. mmmmmmtmmtm^^mammatmmmamm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 (W)A» BY DARRBLL CLEM Winning STAFF worm worto: Ket A Westland schoolteacher tering ele who used Black History Month mentary to help her students learn black histo-, about famous African-Ameri cans now has three award-win ry month r ners in her class. essay win Kettering Elementary teach ners are left/ er Charlann Ogilvie encouraged to right, • her third-graders to write Malorie essays and enter cable company Fairchild, >< MediaOne's 6th Annual Tribute to Blacks in Arts, Entertain Jessica Bar-* ment and Education Contest. rett,dnd ' Students Malorie Fairchild, KyleHarri-•"', Jessica Barrett and Kyle Harri- son. They . Bon won top honors after they are all 9 wrote, respectively, about blues years old: singer Bessie Smith, astronaut Guion Bluford and heavyweight boxing legend Joe Louis. "I had been teaching about Martin Luther King Jr. and how he wanted equality for all people, and I received a brochure about this contest," Ogilvie said. "I thought it would be a good contest for the stu dents. It's important for them to. know that, regardless of color, people should be treated with the same respect." Her students took top honors statewide among all students in , * kindergarten through third grade for essays they entered in the categories of music, science and sports. MediaOne's contest also encompassed art, literature and performance, and it included competitions in higher grades, 8TAIT Pwm> BTBltANMncBXLL too. also learned that Smith sang that he became professional in The company • 'I had been teaching about Martin Luther King announced that winners will be Malorie, Jessica and Kyle for money on street corners 1934. before she sang in clubs. Jr. and how he wanted equality for all people, "No one," Kyle said, "could honored during a black-tie gala won $100, trophies and pizza, ceremony Tuesday at Cran- and a MediaOne film crew "She worked long hours in and I received a brochure about this contest. I ignore Joe Louis." hot, crowded rooms, and owners brook Art Museum in Bloom-,, plans to include them in a com thought-it would be a good contest for the stu Kyle talked of Louis winning field Hills. -* mercial to be shown on area didn't always pay what they the heavyweight title in 1937 • « » cable. promised," Malorie said. dents. ' and moving on to become a leg Qgilvie's students captured;* more awards than any other*;; More important than their But she said Smith perse Charlann Ogilvie end. vered and eventually became Michigan school in the K-3 cate^i material winnings, however, is ' — Kettering teacher "His fist spoke for him," Kyle gory. vr the knowledge they gained known as "the Empress of the said, borrowing a line from his about significant contributions Blues." own essay. "Obviously the teacher and^i the kids put a lot of work into*: made by African-Americans. Jessica learned that Guion Jessica's research also taught ies earned him a doctorate Altogether, MediaOne is hon Bluford in 1983 became the her that Bluford was a degree in 1978 - five years prior it," Bill Black, MediaOne public; * Malorie learned that Chat oring some 20 students who affairs director, said Tuesday. • ^.; tanooga, Tenn., native Bessie first African-American to enter Philadelphia native who joined to his space flight. entered winning essays in this Smith was raised by an older space, when he joined a six-day the Air Force and flew 144 com Kyle, meanwhile, learned year's contest, which had the "We're very proud of the stu-"'] sister after her parents died flight and conducted 76 scientif bat missions in Vietnam. She that Joe Louis began fighting theme "Voices of Our Past, dents/ Ogilvie said. * I when she was young. Malorie ic experiments. learned that his aerospace stud when he was a teenager and Visions of Our Future." ^-. from page Al Gackiewicz is working and try Westland 18th District Court the burning car. ing to resume his life nearly 11 that Gackiewicz lost control of Westland police Officer Jack months after he caused the 10:30 the car while passing another Mcintosh has said witnesses p.m. accident that killed Muguri- motorist on the right side, in a came to Kirwan's court prepared an, a front-seat passenger. The flare lane. to testify last Dec. 1, but Gack driver and another passenger, Gackiewicz allegedly was driv iewicz averted a trial by plead Livonia teenager Michael Mahdi ing faster than 50 mph in the 35 ing guilty to vehicular Ayoub, suffered injuries but sur mph zone. He was identified as manslaughter. vived. the driver by Westland police "Everybody was there to testi Witnesses testified last May Officer Jeff Jedrusik, among fy, but he took the plea," Mcin during a preliminary hearing in those who pulled the teens from tosh said. asai • CHECH OUT THS VIDEOS Involved in books and reading, No reg-; %."%». £ : The library offers nearly 3.00Q videos Istratfon required. In Children's ACHIEVERS on a variety of subjects, "How to* Activity Room/. videos; travel, biographies, exercise • 7 p.m. Monday, March 2 . ; The following students from and meditation, the classics, educa Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party - Join in the Westland have earned a spot on tional, sing-a-long, child safety and all celebration of the birthday of 0(. the fall Dean's List at School the children's favorites. Videos can be Seuss. Read, stories, use Interactive craft College: Chris Naomi checked out for two week3; media, and Have activities based on Aiello, Lori Ann Ardelean, • PHOf* HOME .». Oft ANYWMBtt the books of the famous children's Jeremy E. Atherton, Mau euthor. Snack on Sneetclvcakes, Looking for the phone number of a reen Louise Baker, Douglas drink;Thidwlck the Mposejuice and Mend or an address of a business any Bender, Rhonda Marie sing 'Happy Birthday* to the good where In the United States? The doctor, In the Community Meeting Binaghi, Beverly Ann Bishop, Phone Disc, CD-Rom, has business Room. Kristen Leigh Blackann, Car- and residential listings that can be los Souberbeille Bonilla, searched by name, address, phone • 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Maroh 3 Gina B. Carter, Jamie Lyn number, business type or SIC codes. Toddler Tales - Community Meeting Room A Churchman, Erin Marie Phone Disc has 115 million complete Clayton, Matthew Scott listings for residences and businesses Preschool Time - Children's Activity Room Colip, Joell Marie Edmunds, In the United States. Andrea Leigh Egeler, • WnifliWTHE WttK .' • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 4 Toddler Tales - Community Meeting Christopher A. Eichsteadt, http://fyiowa.webpoint.com.horo- Room . Amy Dawn Eye, Gary Wayne scopes ';.•"'• Preschool Time- Children's Activity Fannon Jr., Rebeka Farah, Check your dally horoscope. Refer to Room Melissa Lynn Flory, Nancy an astrology dictionary. 'Rate your Jane Geary, Jason Michael romance.' "Star talk.' • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Gildea, Leo Patrick Girard, • PftOWWtt FOft APUUl Family reading carnival-Sponsored Frank Robert Gonzales, • 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 by the Wayne County Reading Angela Louise Gorecki, Eliza Adult book discussion group Council, this event celebrates beth M. Hardy, Gayanie Laurie King, 'The Beekeeper's National Reeding Month in style. Amithie Jayasinghe, Karen Apprentice" in the Community Room There will be storytellers, readings, F. Johnson, Megan Lea Meeting Room A. Paperback copies crafts, face painting and more to Jones, Michael S. Kandah, are now available. Call to reserve a remind us of the love of reading. In Lee Frank Kelly, Ingrid Erin SAVE 33% TO 60% copy* the Community Meeting Room and- Knoff, Rosannc Louise Our Fur Wrap-Up Sale starts Thursday, February 19, and runs through Sunday, February 22, • 2-4 prri. Sunday, Feb. 22 Activity Room. Kraus, Rebecca Agnes Wettem Murder Mystery Night • 2 p.m. Saturday. March 7 Krause, Kurt James Krist, in the Fur Salon. Choose luxurious styles from names such as Giuliana Tcso, Jerry Sorbara, Moioy oft over and pn your sleuthing Creation Station - for a make-rvtake Debra Kathryn Kuehnel, Valentino, Oscar de la Rcnta, and more, all gathered from NM stores across the country. skill* against seven costumed authors craft project. The library supplies the Melissa A. Lauerman, Erica arid I detective to see who can solve materials, you supply the creativity. Lynn Leveske, Jason Paul Savings ofT original prices. Interim markdowns may have been taken. Selected merchandise only. th* rrWfOtr: No acting is required of No registration Is required. th* audience. A few tickets are avail- Lindenmuth, John Wayne All fun subject to prior tile and labeled lo fhow country of origin. Prior season's merchandise may be included. abto, ftbp In and pick one up at the • RMMOt Of THE USftAITY Long, Dana Edward Mattila, Reception Desk. Do you like used bookstores? Do you Jennifer Ryan McDonald, like to read? Or do you just like a Tracy'Dawn Mikszewski, •I PHMMMg FOB vft^O^W good bargain? Located In the lobby of Mary Teresa Ollverson, Kim- • * 4p.m.Monday, Feb. 23 the horary, the Friends Shop speclal- berley M. Ostrenga, William Youth m meeting - The Young AduH iz9» in selling used books. AWfOty Boerd helps library officials A. Pajot, Gwenda Reneo Hardcovers, Pfell, JoBeph Irving Phillip- make decisions about Mxwy materi- INfORMAnON paperbacks and efsenO programs. Westland teens are 1 fr* 1 •< A I children's son, Shawn Matthew Planko, sought to give input. No registration books are avail Keng Pooh, Jayson John mi* M ». < A if it jifMJkm reouked, Meet in Meeting Room A. able at bargain Rawlins, Jennifer Ann • a p.m. Stturday, Feb. 28 <*£*. prices. The Roimer, Wesley Alan Rich* fiegtnntng bookies is an activity time Pubtic Library Friends Shop Is mond, Shanna Rose Ritter, THI SOMfkSIT COUKTtON 248 643 3300 fOt STOtl IVtNTS CAUTOU-FMI 1 86» NMtVtNTS fof Wndargarten through second- open during Lisa Marie Robertson, www.ntlmanmaitui.cem gr*fcre that include* storlos, song* ofWoatlaod library hours of Heather Leigh Sanders, Vhtir fun activities to get them Operation. Please see ACHimR*, ki itififflfrffi. M^MlMl /Siw) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 Achievers from page A3 Nicole Faye Saputo, Susan H. fian, Peggy A. Sands, Jen among the more than 700 grad Elena K. Garcia, post degree, : sophomore, undeclared;; Rayne Kathi L. Kobylarz, freshman, Schramm, Bryan Scott nifer Joanne Schwesing, uates of Madonna University in secondary provisional program; M. Vert, junior/English; English; Brian M. Kwapis, post Schwetiny, Charlene Chahtel Marie Spieth, Livonia recently. Bachelor's Stephanie L. Gibeau, senior, Delano C. Voletti, senior.-busi- degree, Accounting; Terena J. Chriatie Scysoryk, Laura Valerie Lynn Stevens. degree recipients included: nutrition and food science; ness administration; Tige N. Lawson, freshman, business Renee Sikora, Rachel Jayne Mary E. Collins, education cer Alyssa H. Gutierrez, senior, Waahko, senior, criminal jus administration; Diana L. Staith, Andrea Lynn Spence, The following Westland stu tification; Laura J. Fisher, nursing; Rebecca L. Harden, tice; and Lisa Wojciechowski, LeBlanc, freshman, allied Helen Ann Tomlin, Elisabeth dents have made the dean's list English with honors; Deborah freshman, nursing; DebraF. post degree, nursing. health administration; Kimber Mary Uaiondek, Janice E. at the end of the fall full-time L. Hunt, English-jourrialism Hayden, sophomore, psycholo The following WeBtland resi ly K. Martin, freshman, child Weslin, Richard Eric quarter at the Detroit. College of with honors; Debbie A. Kelly, gy; Jennifer Henry, junior, dents; who are ;part-time Madon development; Lori M. Mila Williams, Joann Lee Wunder- Business: Erika M. Apple- child development; Kimberly K. nursing; Jessica L. Horkey, naUniversity students, have tovich, freshman, nursing; lich, Heidi Lynn Zegarowaki, baum, Carol Cooper, Stacy Martin, child development With senior, gerontology; Michelle L. been named to the academic Leslie L. Mundinger, sopho and Sheila Sue Kimble. Ann Eglinton, Charmaine honors; LoriM. Milatovich, Iaconelli, senior, general sci achievement list during the past more, English; Priscilla R. Faye Flynn, Sherry C. Irving, nursing; BrandiB. Parent!, ence; Michel J. La Point©, term: Pamela B. Bauer, senior, Murdock, sophomore, hospice ';- - John Paronish of Westland, Mark B. Lovett II, Dana Lynn commercial art; Haydee. T. senior, nursing; Connie S> English; Rebecca I. Bloch, education; Theresa M. a'-student at Owens Community Paddock, John W. Romano, Ruiz, biology; and Paula S. Lake, sophomore, mental freshman, English-speech; Mary O'Rourke, freshman, market 'College in Findlay, Ohio, (study Kelly L. Sanders, Jeremy D. Schrock Bending, nursing. health; Maria G. Larkih, E. Collins, post degree, elemen ing; Jettrey J. Orzel, freshman, ing for a computer numerical Soronen, Deanna L> Stohl, T;he following Westland resi senior, English-speech; Brand! tary provisional program; Geor- computer information systems; cdrttrol^certificate, has been Karen Anne Torres. dents were named to the dean's N. Livy, senior, biology; Shawn ga L. Con ant, junior, manage Martha V. Potter, junior, nurs ridfhed to the academic honors list in recognition of superior E. McGowan, senior, nursing; ment; Joseph M. Cooper, ing; Laura M. Rauls, freshman, list for the 1997 fall semester. Jessica Snowden of West- academic achievement during Teresa A. McClung, freshman, freshman, nursing; Wendy S. hospice education; Paul J. Students must achieve at least a land has been named to the the past term at Madonna Uni nursing; Cathryn C. McGlynn, Evola, freshman, nursing; Rogers, freshman, nursing; 3.5 grade point average to be eli- dean's list at James Madison versity in Livonia: Christy L. freshman, nursing; Cynthia A. Kevin D. Ewald, sophomore, Catherine M. Rohloff, junior, giblie for academic honors. College of Michigan State Uni Amthor, sophomore, long-term Paliza, junior, nursing; Susan psychology; Toni L. Farmer, sign language studies; Michelle versity in East Lansing. To be care administration; Megan E. A. Perron, junior, criminal jus post degree, sign language stud M. Saldana, freshman, nursing; ^The following students from named to the dean's list a stu Ansbro, post degree, gerontolo tice; Shanna J. Price, senior, ies; Cheryl A. Faucher, sopho Sherry L. Shultz, freshman, \yestiand have made the dean's dent must earn a 3.5 grade point gy; Kimberly R. Bar, sopho nursing; Kelly A. Provost; more, legal assistant; Cariy K. child development; Marilyn more, accounting; Hilary R, Gadnis, freshman, nursing; Stueckle, post degree, gerontol lift a.t the end of the fall part average or better during the fall sophomore, nursing; David. J. Anne M. Gaffka, sophomore, time quarter at the Detroit Col semester. Students may pursue Brennan, freshman, nursing; Radich, senior, history; ogy; Robert M. Tedders, sopho Melissa A. Brown, senior, computer information systems; more, mathematics; Yanina A. lege of Business: Kyle H. Fish- four fields of study at James Rbbynn G. Rhodes, senior, Shkendija GocaJ, freshman, ejr, Terri May Grassel, Honda/ Madison College; international nursing; Tiffany M. Clemons, music; Patrick M. Rice, post Vega, freshman, Spanish; Jes sophomore, biology; James P. nursing; Deborah L. Hunt, sica L. Villagomez, sophomore, : Sj Graves, Pamela L.Holtz- relations, political economy, degree, history; Randa J. Safa- freshman, English-journalism; nlan, Donna M. Lambert!, political theory and constitution Cook, senior, criminal justice; di, senior, dietetics; Carol J. English; Debra L. Wade, fresh Jamie D. Cook, senior, criminal BriJgett Johnson, junior, soci man, biology; Kelli A. Weller, Alex John Nagy, Linda M. al democracy and social rela Sheposh, senior, fine arts; ology, Kimberly M. Kalajian, Okray, RaKeegh K. Parjkh, tions. justice; Laura J. Fisher, senior, Dawn M. Skapyak, senior, post degree, secondary provision English; Albert M. Fuciarelli, junior, gerontology; Virgil M. al program; Michele E. Zunich, Judith M. Prince, Raymond mental health; Amy M. Sudik, Ketz, freshman, criminal justice; Earl Raymond Jr., Tracy Saf Westland residents were junior, business administration; senior, biology; Robert J. Vega, sophomore, accounting. Service set SAINT JOSEPH ERCY CANTON HEALTH BUILDING for people wm*- touched **•«. ? by suicide I he doctors you have come to trust at Linda Hoffman of We8tland hopes a vigil she has planned for St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor are Monday evening will help others in her situation. Hoffman, who lost a teen-age taking care of patients right son to suicide in 1993, is plan fc ning a candle-light service for •if. fci survivors of teen suicide and v: here in Canton. I EXPECT TO FIND sudden tragedy for 7 p.m. Mon day, Feb. 23, at the gazebo on V Main Street in Manchester. At the new Canton Health EXCELLENT HEALTH "It will be five years Monday •V that my son shot himself," she said. <*V Building, internal medicine , Anyone who is interested in CARE SERVICES attending the service is welcome and encouraged to bring a photo AV physicians, pediatricians, of their loved one, she said. RIGHT IN MY *s Hoffman hopes this type of service will help others, includ .¾ obstetricians/gynecologists, ing teens who are feeling suici NEIGHBORHOOD. dal. r* cardiologists, orthopedic Her son, Jason Briggs, was 17 V when he shot and killed his girl V* friend, then himself in 1993. V V* physicians and other specialists %.* •*,' %* ' • A candle-light service will begin seeing patients on February 23. The new for survivors of teen *5 suicide and sudden V* >3 facility provides on-site laboratory and radiology tragedy for 7 p.m. Mon day, Feb. 23, at the services, a complete pharmacy and an Urgent Care gazebo on Main Street In Manchester. r center open from 8 am till 10 pm, 36S days a year. 5; An interactive health education center will open in Many things led up to the sui 1 cide including trips to the hospi ct* tal for depression, getting a let the building in early 1999. ter that he wouldn't be eligible to graduate from high school with R: his class and trouble with his girlfriend, Hoffman said. *\. High quality health services close to •\- "He had lost sight that any "V* body cared about him," she said. \*: home...exactly what you expect. She hopes the service will r* bring out more aw'areness. "It *tt seems like you hear so much 'rift- about suicide and teen suicide," v. she said. But nobody seems to be doing anything about it, she SAINT ^¾ said. • She didn't know all the options JOSEPH w such as treatments for depres ft sion, she said. "Now I know about other options." MERCY She is a member of Compas HEALTH SYSTEM sionate Friends which has chap ters in many places including '%.; A Member of Mercy Heatth Services Livonia, Troy, and Ann Arbor. The group is a sponsor for Mon day's service. u She has other sponsors as well I-' EVERYTHING I WANT. including her employer, Rite Aid & &t Six Mile and Newburgh in •/ «• Livonia, where she works as a * . • EVERYTHING I NEED. pharmacy tech. Emanuel United Church of Christ and Jentor/Braun Funer al Home in Manchester are also Urgent Care, Lab and Radiology Open February 17 sponsors. Briggs is buried in ro*o no, Manchester and had been bap 1 Physician Offices Open February 23 tised at Emanuel church as a i baby. Jenter/Braun handled his CMfTON _ B 0 funeral arrangements, Hoffman - MtALTW *• SAINT JOSEPH MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM said. The sponsors have donated mmsmG money for candles! Hoffman said }L————"" CANTON HEALTH BUILDING ——-—JJ^Iii** *v* she has 18tN:andles for the ser I600 SOUTH CANTON CENTER ROAD, NEAR SUMMIT PARKWAY vice. Manchester is southwest of Ann Arbor. Take M-14 west 21.6 miles to 1-94. Tako I>94 west M- For mort information, or for ch« name of a doctor n«»r you, call the Saint Joseph Mercy HealthLine (800) 231 -2211 11.8 miles. Turn left on South Main Street (Highway 62), head ing south for 10.4 miles to Manchester. 'k i't»v[*~ «JL •A-- »:'•'!; i*i i m^^**m*m The Observer & Bccenfrtc/THURSDAY/FEBRUARY 19,1998 can CatchA Dream' at Nankin BY KEN ABRAMCZYK state law and the permit. STAFF WRITER NEWBURGH LAKE Wayne County was the holder . The legend of the Dreamcatch adaptation of the Ojibwa*> VVayne County has agreed to of completion of the Newburgh of Environmental Quality and of that permit from the state er comes to Nankin Mills Inter Dreamcatcher with materia^* pay for the restocking offish Lake restoration project. By negotiated by all the parties. Department of Environmental pretive Center on Saturday, provided. \ ,.•, fit Newburgh Lake and a Oct. 1, 2000, Wayne County Last June contractors hired Quality. courtesy of Wayne County The program fee is $2 per par|; downstream impoundment on "It is Wayne County's posi must submit to the state's by EC&T applied rotenone v—;; ; parks. ': ",v':,.•'•,'" ticipant and the program jwj/' the Rouge River, while a pro chief of the surface water qual a natural pesticide'— to kill tion that as project manager, Children and youths can learn appropriate for ages 8 to adult*/ ject manager will give $3,000 ity division a report oh the fish fish in Newburgh Lake, many Environmental ConsuUing The program will be hel,<( and Technology must bear how woodland tribes of Native to Friends of the Rouge. restocking. of which were contaminated Americans traditionally lived indoors 1-3 p.m. at Nankin Mills! And, if another fish kill Environmental Consulting with polychiorinated bipheriyl. responsibility for its contrac Interpretive Center, on Hineaj tor's actions in accomplishing with the natural resources at extends downstream again, & Technology of Detroit, the It was the first of two planned hand at a workshop titled Drive, just east of Ann ArbQi* beyond the state's approved fish kills in a restoration of the fish kill," said Jim Murray, project manager and environ director of Wayne County "Catch a Dream." They can hear Trail in Westland. Parking ig> area, it will mean a $10,000 mental consulting firm hired the lake. The second is sched some traditionalstOries used to available off of Hines Drive. v: fine for the project manager. Department of Environment, for the Newburgh Lake uled for this summer. The in a letter to commissioners. teach knowledge, as well as For information, call thja It's all part of an adminis restoration project, will pay public does not face any dan entertain, including the legend Nankin Mills Interpretive Cen> trative consent order and a $3,000 to Friends of the gers from this application, as The order was approved last of the Dreamcatcher, ter at (734) 261-1850. *i;';' settlement of violations stem Rouge, a nonprofit group over it is only fatal to fish and Tuesday by the commission's Participants can learn to cre ming from a fish eradication in seeing Rouge cleanups and other small amphibians at the Committee on Environment, ate their own contemporary June 1997 that went awry in helping in the river's restora concentration levels used in Drains and Sewers. Newburgh Lake and killed tion and public education. the river. Commissioner Thaddeus thousands of fish downstream If another "overkill" occurs, The rotenone was to be neu McCotter, R-Livonia» sits on at the Nankin impoundment. EC&T would be responsible tralized, but that operation that committee. "The order The order is expected to be for penalties associated with failed to completely oxidize the sets a liability for (the pro approved today (Thursday) by permit violations on this pro chemical. As a result, thou ject)," McCotter said. "None of Wayne County commissioners. ject. That would equal a sands offish were killed, and us were happy with it, but it's Read Observer Sports Under the order, Wayne $10,000 fine, according to the the kill extended downstream just one of those things." County will complete the six miles in the Rouge River, Wayne County could have order entered between the Bpent $30,000 in legal fees to restocking of the Rouge, val state and Wayne County. including the Nankin pursue the matter, McCotter ued at $25,000, within 30 days The consent order was pro impoundment. said. posed by the state Department That application violated f^ms^s^m^ms^. ,* GETTING MARRIED? r r • FAST SERVICE! Bec«u»* you don't waul to w«lt- f. E\en though )<>urwe Sale Location: Piano Space Center Distribution & Service Facility alkUave in Plymouth P Y ;ifo'r\T -;> a^ci preview appointments call (800)89PIANQ 7 J 6 6" Sale* vA MT«*tfvough AmoW t WillUmi ln»titotlon*i OMiion. Pt«»w cal 1« direcfcfts. <>>»*• We -¾ .-** ^v«-- ^ce4A ;ui '/ t&*«.'l &•' • ••:..:: D Special Low L l&tal In Store Monthly Financing Payments Fiv Ge .- veat* & * »<*a«ft \ftv Thank you for making us **Q/ 'Hottth! V Michigan's Premier Furrier! im^^m -'^S.Vy v.*rf ">.¾. 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' O&E names manager A poor ranking Greg Day has been named manager of information sys tems for the Observer & YKENABRAMCZYK , •'It's no secret Northwest also has spent $12> Eccentric Newspapers. STAW WRITER million on an expanded baggage, A 16-year employee at the (DttroH Metro Airport terminal area to address thtfT O&E, Day was most recently A survey of airline passengers has ranked Detroit Metro Air It) an antiquated facili speed of baggage delivery cited manager of the Enhanced in the survey, Katz said. Media Department where he port last in overall quality, the ty.' worst out of 36 U.S. airports, That expansion in the Davey^ was in charge of the newspa David Katz Terminal was completed last" per's Web site and all Inter accordingto published reports. Metro Airport reportedly director, Wayne County year, including modifications to • net-related businesses ser the existing conveyer system, vices. •''•^••^ ••;•'—•'.'•'.' earned the lowest scores of the airports airports surveyed in four of eight and construction of a new con In his new position, Day veyer system under the Interna oversees of all computerized categories -- speed of baggage delivery, ease of reaching gates, "I plan to use it as a motiva tional Departure Facility. The information management sys tional tool for myself and our ' expansion will increase the bagm tems at the O&E, which pub available ground transportation and ease of following signs. staff to improve the airport," gage handling capacity and' lishes 15 local newspapers in Katz said. improve performance, especially Oakland and western Wayne In the remaining categories — cleanliness, quality of restau The private survey of flight '. during peak travel periods. counties. His responsibilities QrefDay passengers was completed by "We've added more maps and include system design, selec science. rants, attractiveness and close ness of parking — the 68-year- Plog and was commissioned by signs. We're going to add cus tion implementation arid oper A 1978 graduate of Garden 36 national airports. Passengers tomer service agents. In addition ation. City East High School, Day old airport rated near the bot- were surveyed in the first six tom.The Observer could not Terminal. That 17,000-square- to the maps and signs, we will "I look forward to consoli joined the O&E as a computer months of last year. have kiosks. dating all of the computer- operatot". He was promoted to reach the authors of the survey, Katz believes many improve foot facility adjacent to the officials at Plog Research Inc. in Davey Terminal increases "We were criticized for our related activities at the O&E programmer for business sys ments have been made since parking, but we have a parking into a more productive, effi tems, systems analyst and Lbs Angeles, to confirm the sur that time. Northwest's counter space by vey findings. about 60 percent — adding 24 deck located directly across from cient system that will benefit most: recently as manager of "We are investing $1.6 billion the terminal. the company and increase the/Enhanced Media Depart "It's no secret if s an antiquat on the airport expansion that new agent positions. ed facility," said David Katz, Another major addition since "I would be hard-pressed to [customer satisfaction," said ment; addresses the ease in getting find a parking deck as close to a Day. Day and his wife, Pamela, director of Wayne County air ease and access to the gates," last year is the $18.5 million ports. extension of Northwest's busiest terminal as we do." Day, 38, attended the Uni- have four children. They live Katz said. Part of that expansion About 15 customer service ! versity of Michigan-Dearborn, in Garden City. Katz said Tuesday he didn't includes an international check- concourse — Concourse C. The dispute the survey's findings, 28,000-square-foot extension agents will be added within 60 where he studied computer in and ticketing facility, which days, Katz said. but wanted to know what was opened in September to help added six new gates, a 240-foot methodology was used, what moving walkway and a ramp An international check-in and relieve curb front congestion and ticketing facility was opened in questions were asked of passen traffic inside the J.M. Davey side shuttle stop for connecting 3- gers and when it was completed. passengers. "~ Please see SURVEY, A8 I Read our Sports section Ajrport officials hope to improve security Airport management, in con hub carrier, Northwest Airlines, once they're in a mob " "These improvements and re<£ junction with the airlines and with newer closed circuit video • Wayne County has ommendation8 are designed not LOOSE LOWER DENTURES? the FAA, is working on mutual cameras. The newer cameras increased the presence of airport only to increase the performance agreements to improve the con would feature color capabilities police in the terminal areas, and of our security system, but also; FAKUMSf venience of airport security at and would give airport security has made recommendations to to make our passengers' travef Wayne County's Detroit the ability to pan and zoom into the airlines to examine incen experience as pleasant as possi PERHAPS IMPLANTS AtW THE AMSWEHI Metropolitan Airport. specific areas or features of the tives to increase performance at ble," Katz said. Although officials believe it is airport. the security checkpoint areas. "Safety is always our primary^, not prudent to discuss all securi The color capability will allow Wayne County is asking that the goal, but we're aiming for the LIVONIA VILLAGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES ty recommendations in a public security to more readily spot a airlines look into staffing and best of both worlds — security HERBERT GARDNER, DOS forum, airport management will suspicious person who may have wage options as part of this plan. and hassle-free peace of mind." C*4S)478-"10 ;:•.:.••_.'. share the following: ' breached security, "You can tell • Finally, airport manage Despite the fact that, by feder ;' • A $300,000-$500,000 invest if they're wearing a black, blue ment will pursue criminal al regulation, passenger screen ment in electronic, mechanical, or brown coat," said David Katz, charges against any individual ing falls under the jurisdiction of and physical improvements to director of Wayne County air who intentionally attempts to the airlines, not the airport. the airport's security system has ports. "We can have a better avoid passenger screening at CLARION HOTEL already been agreed to Metro's chance of apprehending someone Detroit Metro.. 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BY TIM RICHARD "In 1986 there were profes while, local units have made could bid for state Department of Refer to House. Bill 6237 when STAFF WRITER sional car thieves, They were contributions of up to 25 per "The bill was introduced writing to your state senator, running the show. Now we cent of total costs, he said. ''^asportation contracts under because Wayne County was not More vehicle owners would ^ouse-pasaed bill sponsored by- State Capitol, PO Box 30036, pay $1 a year apiece to com have auto theft investigators, Result: With inflation, the allowed to bid on a rebuild, job in Lansing 48909. ' and we are running the number of investigators has Rep. Tom Kelly, D-Wayne. Wayne and Oakland counties (I- bat auto thieves under a bill Vfhe House approved the mea- awaiting a vote in the State show;" Margaret Ann Scott/ declined, and in the last two 275). Wayne County is suing House of Representatives. head of the Oakland County years, auto thefts have drifted 'aure 100-2, with all area repre-. MDOT because they didn't get Employees rewarded Be.ntatives voting yes. But the Owners of fleet vehicles, prosecutor's auto theft sec back up, McCabe said. the job. I felt the Legislature Taxpayers saved $8.9 million tion, told the House Insurance Nevertheless, he said, FJeb. 6 final vote gave no hint of should not get in the middle of a last year because of suggestions commercial vehicles and the fierce opposition Kelly's bill motorcycles would pay $1 for Committee Feb. 11. Michigan has reduced auto lawsuit." by 30 state employees. Among "It works. It's a huge suc thefts 12.6 percent since 1986 received a day earlier. London also protested that those receiving $23,000 in every vehicle as part of their .Republicans and the Michigan liability insurance to the cess," said Capt. Mike while thefts nationally have Kelh/s bill was sped through the rewards were: Automobile Theft Prevention McCabe of the Oakland Sher risen 14 percent, said Scott, Chamber of Commerce argued Oversight and Ethics Committee • Nancy Pickelhaupt, Livo that public agencies have a built- Authority (ATPA). iffs Department. "Michigan adding, "We've bucked the rather than the Transportation nia. An examiner with the dropped from No. 1 to No. 7 trend." {^advantage because they don't Committee and rammed through Michigan Employment Security The estimated $2.3 million pay property taxes as do private in new revenue would be nationally due to ATPA." Oakland sheriffs Detective the House just days after it was Agency, she received $130 for Oakland and Saginaw coun Doug Edgar said m.ulti-county contractors. introduced. her idea to modify the applica added to the present $5.4 mil Rep. Alan Cropsey, R-DeWitt, lion per year for grants to ties took the lead in seeking teamwork is needed to chase The bill goes'to the Senate. tion form for jobless benefits, more money for ATPA. Since auto theft rings. "There's a got only minority GOP support saving time in reviewing claims. regional teams of prosecutors Refer to House Bill 5524 when and police. The funds are the law was passed in 1986, high degree of cooperation" '.for .an.amendment to give pri writing to your state senator, vate bidders a 10 percent break used for training and to pay they said, the fee has among agencies, he assured State Capitol, PO Box 30036, investigators who fight remained at $1, so state rev the committee. •to level the pi aying field." Lansing 48909, Appointments •'-,•' But Kelly replied, "If the coun thieves and "chop shops." enues have grown only with Gov, John Engler has appoint vehicle ownership. Mean Please set FEE, All ty road commissions can offer a ed: lower bid, let's go with it." Tornado drills • R. Eric Reickel to the Next day the House was ready Rep. Gerald Law, R-Plymouth, Michigan Capitol Park Commis to vote overwhelming approval, had no trouble at all getting pas sion, which plans and operates but one holdout was Rep. Terry sage of his bill to require two tor Capitol Park. Reickel is a former London, R-St. Clair County. He nado drills a year in public parks director for Wayne and Only One Company Can Improve saw a Wayne County plot schools. Oakland Counties. He has been against MDOT. Said Londcm: He won 97-6 passage on Feb. Lansing's city parks director Your Vision In Minutes, , "Currently PA 51 (the road 11 with no arguments against since 1989. ' act) says road commissions may his bill to change the Fire Code • Frank T. Mam at of West engage in contracts with the to require two tornado alerts and Bloomfield to the Construction state MDOT to provide mainte eight fire drills instead of 10 fire Code Commission. 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T^enta/ 'Retirement (Communities • This gives us the opportunity FIRST FEDERAL ft really begin to meet tho needs OF MICHIGAN ' !•• • ) . fthis troubled population with i very comprehensive and hobs- FDIC Ask Us. Wo Can OoH.*" ic approach that allows the com Insured munity to have input on how ser- 45182 West Road, Novl, Ml 46377 Ices will be provided," said John Brandt office* ihroughout melropoliun Detroit, Van Camp, president/CEO of 0»ltgo, KaUmtioo, OWOMO, DurAix), Chmning «nd Okemot. (248) 669-5330 Jouthwest Detroit Community Extendedtours weekday s and M s*vi<» Saturdays at mo$i branches. *'". Cental Services, the agency Annual f»r«nta$«. yf*VJ (APY) assumes «H Interest remains 6n deposit 1« the Mi term. V which will be implementing this Substantial penalty may be irnposed lor Mrty withdiawai. Qfler subject to cnange vift<*A urogram. n<>tic«.tMJfte«OfbrokwW«<>c •••k m W mmmm^^^^^^m^mmm ^**f^^+i™^*rm****^^^*f*^^^^^^^^^^ T^'^^'*^^^^^^^^^^^' \ -r-tf- & V- The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, FEBRIM^ lM^ -1' AS* the HEAT on exempts some New law Liddane encourages citizens to 1» . .While official figures have yet • 'With estimates that 16 percent of every claim call the HEAT tip reward line XV * * tq be tallied, law enforcement dollar goes to pay for fraud, and with law enforce 800-242-HEAT) with informa ( ^ Agencies around the state are tion on fraud and other auto ment resources spent on false reports, every citl- v '•'•':.< Reportingthat the one-year-old: theft related crimes. BY TIM RICHARD from the school aid fund/ >*lHvt making it a felony to inten zen Is a victim.* .¾ ^liEAT is dedicated to educat 8TAWWWTBR •"Not only will it cut the £ tionally file a false felony ?rime ing the public about the extent. school aid fund, but it will •-*• r\ -jjeport to police is proving an ; BillLiddane and true /cost of auto theft/* said Building contractors work cost the-state money to v*' jDmportaht tool in combating auto ; , —director of Help EliminateiAUto Theft Liddane. "When citi ze hs are ing, on. a church Wouldn't' enforce," added Mary sr •.'t ,;-Jtheft related crime, aware of a crime problem, they have to pay sales, tax on the Schrper, D-Ann Arbor. CRl -\<>:"We have charged 17 suspects can act accordingly to protect materials under a pair of Replied Jessie Dalmah,' R- ji *£nder the statute arid that's just "But with estimates that 16 felony to fraudulently obtain themselves. The HEAT tip line is bills passed by the state Holland, the bill's sponsor: "I ->5 House of Representatives. 1 • •:'p« unit," said Lt. Paula Whitty, percent of every claim dollar amounts oyer $100, insurance a powerful tool, to help citizens would hate to think the reli- t;;oj the Detroit Police Depart- goes to pay for fraud, and with companies were often reluctant and law enforcement work ;TJ)e fight was brief but to participate in prosecution of • sharp. Lawmakers passed gibus community was trying t^inent's Commercial Auto Theft law enforcement resources spent together to reduce crime." , the key bill 85 17 with seven to defraud the government. ?;&$ection. on false reports, every citizen is these cases fearing that if the HEAT tip callers are rewarded : This (taxing materials used |£t£ Originally a misdemeanor, the case Wasn't prosecuted success up to $1,000 if their tip leads, to absent and sent the first >.«« a victim." , fully, they would be subject to part of the package to the in religious edifices) is an t:$-penalty was stiffened to address Us agrees. "I'd estimate 'that the arrest and prosecution of a Senate. inappropriate place to raise the high rate of insurance fraud in at least 60 cases people who lawsuits on the grounds of mali-> suspected car tflief/auto insur revenue. cious prosecution; Without insur ance defrauder. Up to $10,000 is "This has the. same poten and law enforcement resources originally said their cars were ance company participation, tial for fraud as the old law Dalmah added that mate wasted investigating falsely stolen, declined to sigri the rewarded if the tip results in the that was revoked," said rials used in public housing t. reported crimes, said Bill Lid- report after being informed of fraud cases generally Weren't arrest and binding over for trial and hospitals also are tax prosecutable and police were left of suspected theft ring members opponent David Gubow, D- : , vdane, director of Help Eliminate the penalties, said Us. "Figuring with the option of charging a Huntington WoodW He exempt. ' . Auto Theft, a 12-year-old auto three hours per case to investi and/or chop shop operators. referred to an earlier sales Here is how western theft prevention program that gate, that's one month of a detec misdemeanor for filing a false HEAT also awards $2,000 for Wayne lawmakers Voted: report, which amounted to issu information leading to the tax exemption for work on operates a confidential tip tive's time that might otherwise ing a citation to show up in church property that the YES - Bob Brown, D- ,;r;eward line (1-800-242-HEAT) be spent pursuing a violent crim issuance of a warrant for a car Legislature repealed* Dearborn Heights, Eileen . .' for reporting information on auto inal.";' -court. jacking suspect. DeHart, D-Westland, Tom A/false carjacking report is, But now, it's a felony to inten- Since its inception in 1985, "The contractor just fills v-;',theft related crimes. The new tioriaMy make a false.felony out forms," Gubow com Kelly, D-Wayne, Gerald ^Utute now holds.a maximum even more costlyin terms of ; HEAT has recovered 2,412 vehi Law, R-Plymouth. wasted timev and: resources.: report to police regardless of cles valued at $27,249,064. Dur plained, saying there was (sentence of four years in prison whether there is an attempt to inadequate state regulation NO—none. ahoVor $2,000 fine. ^Because carjacking is a violent ing that period, the HEAT tip ABSENT ^Lyn Bankes, R- crime against a person, as defraud an insurance company. line has received 5,318 calls of the tax break. "Some people have the mistak- "It appears that with the stiffer "And it robs the state of $8 Redford, Deborah Whyman, , en: notion that falsely reporting a opposed to a property crime, it's leading to the arrest of 1,999 R-Canton. given a high priority. Police penalties imposed under the new suspects. HEAT has awarded million to $10 million, with car stolen or caft'acked to police law, insurance fraud may hot 70 percent of that coming to collect insurance money is respond immediately and a lot of $1,803,315 to tip callers since investigators are assigned." seem like ah easy way to make a 1985. • somehow a victimless crime," Although it has always been a buck," said Liddane. ,J4ddanesaid. from 'pageA6 September to help relieve curb front congestion and traffic inside the J.M. Davey Terminal. The 17,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Davey Terminal increases Northwest's counter epace by about 60 percent. . Another major addition since last year is the $18.5 million I extension of Northwest's busiest concourse — Concourse G. The 28,000-square-foot extension added six new gates, a 240-foot moving walkway and a ramp side shuttle stop for connecting passengers. "While they criticize us for For a IVrr drinonsiralion (»1 thr rlarin ground transportation, we have ' a lot of options," Katz said. That .includes Metro Cars and recent of AnuM'ilorb's nrw ( IraiTatli (Vllular, ha\r ly upgraded taxi cabs. J$ "Are they criticizing us for riot waving a train to the airport?" someone rra $0*You Beautiful Doll! ^10%-40%OFF J X on a nice selection of * 'i^Mtdtrn Artist Dolls \ {Along with baby & toddler *£ dofts designed for play, .Effinb««CoroB**GoU .» Zook • Hwlh • Ginnj « Aleunck t * Union & More EwUtWW Celebrating Out 50* Year!' ,W?W. liMllfBrtUrJ <248)&i3-3115 M<*.-bi.M-»» >FA1M ^INKIN$ABPUT... CLEAR PAT H GALLlObAY FOR A :* FRtllSTIMATE Free nights and weekends until the year 2000 (248)4££7022 DlkG HEATNMIft COOUN Q \\\ T T I M 19140 Formtngton Rood. Dvonta A GREAT VALUE 50 minutes ,ii> ,., •> i • Frro Cl^aiPath diqital phoin' /mo. •••HliiHHiMmiMtommm.i Free Activotion INTEL PtNTHJ¥ PftOCtSSOfiS nance*' \t caw MOHTW a OP KHHI 99 MS£ WM TOWflWOQftfU. OflPW \S fVOPPY 0«« \M IC r-t .1 •h Leave A Legacy retires froiri county post l i Wayne County says goodbye this Week to Ed Siemert, director of engineering, who retires after the Pykema Gpssett law firm. ple are not aware of the many 39 years as ah engineer in public JHundreds, of non-profit •' Wtth IncrewJitf "And while people in South ways in which they can leave, service. •:•'•"/:' organizations in southeast east Michigan, tend to be gen a bequest. It's much simpler During his 11-year tenure as Michigan will conduct an cult In govwmiirtNit erous to charity during their than it appears, and it's not Wayne County's top engineer, intensive educational cam- funding for non-prof* lifetimes, very few people, ^ just for wealthy individuals." Siemert has overseen dramatic i paign throughout the region K*, It's more Impor in fact, less than 3 percent—4 Because no single charity improvements to the county's during'-the entire -month of continue that giving by leav has the resources to educate road system and Metro Airport. March, to encourage people at tant than over bofore ing a charitable bequest in the general public about the "Ed is leaving Wayne County all income levels to remember to have support from their, wills or trusts." benefits and the ease of leav in far better condition than he a charity in their wills, Individual donors.' John G.' Fike, aUo a cam- ing charitable bequests, Leave found it," said Wayne County The Leave A Legacy cam paign co-chair and president A Legacy has devised a plan Executive Edward McNamara. paign is a hew collaborative of Philanthropy Solutions, a for its month-long campaign "He is not just responsible for an J.KayFelt improved airport and smoother program sponsored by the —co-chair of Leave A Legacy consulting practice in Detroit, that will benefit all charities Planned Giving Roundtable of noted that at least $11 trillion in Southeast Michigan. • roads, he is responsible for lay Southeast Michigan, a nonr will be passed on from the Leave a Legacy has recruit ing a foundation of quality, profit organization comprising during Leave A Legacy estates of World War II-gener* ed community leaders to integrity and professionalism that will outlast mere bricks and professional fund-raisers, Month: "Giving to local chari ation Americans between now guide the volunteer effort in : r financial planners, attorneys ties through wills and estate and the early 21st Century. Wayne, Livingston, Macomb, mortar." Ed Siemert ••_'. •'..';:•:•;/; \^/ ;.- and accountants in partner planning is of great benefit to . "Just imagine how much Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair As the county's director of Serving a county as politically ship with the Community both the donors and the chari money our charities would and Washtenaw counties. It engineering, Siemert oversaw a and geographically diverse as • Foundation for Southeastern ties." gain by merely doubling the has enlisted a corps of volun staff of 160 and an average Wayne County brought itsbwn : Michigan. "With increasing cuts in number of people who include teer "contactors" who are annual project list totaling about challenges, but none too,great, More than 20 volunteers government funding for non them in their Wills and estate working personally with char $50 million. for Siemert to overcome. *-'" from non-profit organizations, profits, it's more important plans," Fike said. ities and financial/estate plan Some of Siemert'8 accomplish "Wayne County is-notas; financial and estate planning than ever before to have sup "We believe the only reason ners, to help them educate ments at the county include: homogenous as you might firms, accounting firms and port from individual donors," Southeast Michigan lags their backers and clients • The $2 million relocation think," joked Carmine Paloinbo, .;.• law firms have joined together said J. Kay Felt, a co-chair of behind the rest of the nation about charitable legacies. and replacement of the Historic transportation director for ^the ; to promote a single message the campaign and partner in in planned giving is that peo Belleville Bridge. The original Please see LEftACY, ATT Belleville Bridge was part of a Southeast Michigan Council of < unique three-way bridge trade Governments. "But Ed has a' way • which included dismantling, the of cutting through all of thatand ; 70-year-old structure and mov getting things accomplished. crosses age ing it to a new location near "Politics aren't what interests Grand Rapids. Because of its Ed; results are." unique nature, the project was Siemert, a former Air Force to local charities and cultural those communities who have financial planners will be named "1996 Project of the Year" pilot, earned his bachelor's BY KEN ABRAMCZYK institutions through wills, language barriers," Frey said. included in the information by the American Public Works degree in engineering from the STAFtWRrntH trusts, insurance policies and "We are dealing with Arab- campaign. They in turn can Association, University of Michigan, as well A Livonia resident''will lead other methods. Americans, Latin Americans advise clients who wish to • The $8 million Merriman as his master's in public admin- an organization's effort to The Leave A Legacy pro- and Hispanics. We will be donate to their favorite chari Road Grade Separation project istration and became a regis crosa'language bar'"'"er s to gram is sponsored by £he translating materials into ties-: at the CSX railroad tracks tered civil engineer. inform ethnic gtouy about Planned Giving Roundtable of these languages." » Bequests in IRAs can give a between Plymouth Road and I- Siemert began his professional Freij also serves on New career at the city of Livonia the advantages pf beq thing Southeast Michigan in cooper tax-exempt charity tHe money 96 in Livonia. Itural ation with the Community, Detroit's Cultural Exchange directly without a tax liability. • Design and construction of a where he worked for 28 years. money to charities, j Committee, which will help McNamara, who was mayor of 1 Foundation for Southeastern Otherwise, the money can be new south access road at Metro institutions and no ^ Michigan. Several hundred her in comm.unicating.to those subject to income and inheri Airport, which, for the first time, Livonia, named Siemert city service agencies. - cer for jaon-profit groups frohi a ethnic communities. She tance taxes if the bequest is will allow motorists to enter the engineer. Among Siemert's ^ Maha FVeu, fiscal Center seven-county area around wants to bridge income gaps willed to an individual. airport from the south. achievements in Livonia was the the Arab Communit; al Ser- Detroit are participating in that normally exist in giving Bequests can be used as an construction of the new city hall. for Economic and §< 11 head the,awareness effort. to charities and inform low- unlimited federal charitable At the forefront When McNamara was elected '-' vices in Dearborn, brts to Frey said the drive will give and middle-income residents deduction from a decedent's , In addition to these accom county executive, he knew , 'Leave A: legacy's 'I d His- people a chance to donate to that bequests can help their gross estate, and annual con plishments, Siemert wasi at the' Siemert was just the person, he Veach Arab, Asian 80Uth- cultural and charitable orga- favorite charities. tributions to the donor's cho vforefronf of developing alpystem needed downtown. panic communities ; nizations of which they have "If constituents are exposed sen bequest vehicle are tax- of prioritizing road improve "When we came in at the coun . east Michigan. been a part of during their to this type of thinking, they deductible during the donor's ty, I knew I was going to need l utheast ments and planning decisions as • Leave a Legacy hi z ation lifetime. will be eaBier to approach," lifetime. the chair of Wayne County's someone who could deal with the thaMichigat encouragen is ans planneorg d gifts ':''-. "My; role will be the ethnic Freij said. Federal Aid Committee, which is tremendous pressure we would communities, and people in Bilingual attorneys and Please FREU, All comprised of technical represen tatives from each of Wayne Please see SIEMERT, All .'; County's 43 communities^ - Look Fran, English Gardens is That's nice having a A SALE FOR Clyde, sale for the but birds! I think the THE BIRDS! sale is for mei GARDEN BIRDFEEDER b^ll |» II « SALE $7.98..vChopse from : Finch or Standard Bird-:f Feeder with six feeding; >; stations and seed saving tray; THISTLE BIRD FEED SALE 77* »lb. * «*t*A SUETCAKES BUY 2, GET t FREE (of equal or lesser value.) LAWNJ.CARTXN FREE WINTER ! I FLOWER SEMINARS! m*/ Openfewer envelopeswhenybu & VEGETABLE February 16-19 from 7-8pm "Arranging Fresh Cut Flowers" consolidate bills with our Home Equity Loan. 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If we can ease some of that The cases will be heard by lama with transporta 41001 West Seven Mile Road, in ford, Sumpter and Van Buren. difficulty, we are happy to do Judge Cathie B. Maher. f Northville Township. "We hope that this will be that." For information, contact Pro tion and parkln|(. ; Wayne County Probate Chief more convenient to the public Mack expects 1,200 families bate Register Jeanne Takenaga Judge Milton Mack Jri said the and increase our own efficiency," will benefit. • at (313) 224-5725. MilionM expanded services began on Mack said. "We expect that this "For those who are appointed •r-Wayne County chief probate Monday for the following com will enable people to travel a to handle a person's affairs, nor munities: the cities of Belleville, shorter distance and avoid prob mally, they would have to go Siemert from page A9 be facing to deliver road dent, who has been with Wayne Richardson coordinates plans improvements and other pro County for 32 years. with the county's Department of BY TIM RICHARD lican to oppose the measures. The bills don't prohibiI- t jects. The county's top engineer Richardson's main focus has Jobs & Economic Development STAFF warren She said she opposes human licensed health professionals has to be someone who would been the planning of Wayne to plan access to new major cloning but thinks it would be form engaging in assisted repro not be intimidated by politics, Michigan would join the County's short- and long-term developments and sits on a state parade of states outlawing best handled uniformly by a fed duction technology, including, in but who would consider the tax road improvement program and committee overseeing major free eral law rather than a patch vitro fertilization. payers first and make the appro human cloning - and even airport access projects. Current way work in Wayne County. research on human cloning - work of state laws. Here is.how western Wayne priate decisions," said McNama* ly, he is working with local com "Alan has an encyclopedic Godchaux and other opponents lawmakers voted: ra. That's been Ed all along." under three bills passed by the munities to finalize project plans knowledge of Wayne County House of Representatives. said human cloning is so far in YES - Lyn Bankes, R-Redford, for the county's $60 million road road system and its needs and The bills would allow perma the future that there should be Bob Brown, D-Dearborn Heights, Local ties improvement bond program. has earned tremendous respect no rush to pass a state law now. Eileen DeHart, D-Westland, Siemert lives in Livonia with nent lifting of the medical licens Richardson also manages the $9 among the engineers he deals es of guilty doctors, provide for The key bill, requiring the loss Tom Kelly, D-Wayne, Gerald his wife, Jan. They raised four million federal road improve with at the state and community of medical licenses for offending Law, R-Plymouth, Deborah children there. He will be $10 million in civil fines, set up ment allocation Wayne County level," McNamara said. 10-year prison sentences, and doctors, passed 92-11 with six Whyman, R-Canton. . replaced by his deputy, Alan receives each year, as well as "He has done, and will contin absent. Ten Democrats and God NO-none. Richardson, also a Livonia resi ban the use of state money for state transportation grants. ue to do, an outstanding job." human cloning research. chaux cast the no votes. Refer to House Bills 4846, 4962 "The bills don't match (what Rep. Nancy Cassis, R-Novi, a and 5474 when writing to your other states are doing)," said co-sponsor, said, "With Dolly (the state senator, State Capitol, opponent Patricia Godchaux, R- Scottish sheep) and now the two Lansing 48909. from page A9 Birmingham. "We'll end up (as calves here in America, cloning we did) with assisted suicide - is no longer considered science people running between states to fiction. We must not the possibil Volunteer speakers also will bequests and endowments. accountants. ity of a scientific advancement take the message to civic and The campaign's objective is to Clubs, professional organiza get what they want." Godchaux was the only Repub lead us to the reprehensible act professional organizations. Cam convince people to remember one tions and civic groups can sched of human cloning." paign organizers also have com or more favorite charities in ule a Leave A Legacy speaker by piled a list of attorneys and their estate plans. Leave a Lega calling Evelyn Gehres at (248) financial planners who are cy will not recommend specific 334-9411 or Sarah Smith Red knowledgeable in charitable giv charities that should receive mond at (248) 354-1300. from page A7 ing and willing to consult with bequests, but will encourage Charities that wish to dis Fee individuals who do not already donors to make their own choic tribute Leave A Legacy materi have professional advisors of es. als to their constituencies or oth The 1986 exempted fleet vehi believe ATPA is that effective in ington Woods, replied, The Leg their own. The Leave A Legacy campaign erwise support the effort can call cles, motorcycles and commercial preventing theft. We haven't islature can look at this down Leave A Legacy is coordinating is funded by more than 50 indi Jean Schneider at (810) 558- vehicles. The new bill, sponsored seen an accounting or a strategic the road. We need to consider educational and training oppor viduals, foundations, non-profit 0034. Individuals wishing to vol by Rep. William Callahan, D-St. plan. whether the secretary of state tunities with the Community organizations, hospitals, arts unteer or to obtain more infor Clair Shores, would include "But if you believe it's an effec will object. This is a way we can Foundation in advocating chari organizations, banks, brokerage mation on the program can call them in the revenue base. tive program, collect the fees prevent auto theft now." table giving by establishing firms, corporations, estate and the Leave A Legacy office toll- Rep. Harold Voorhees, R- through the (statewide vehicle) The committee reported out planned giving programs, financial planners, attorneys and free at (888) 826-7900. Wyoming, offered an amendment registration program, not the bill on an 11-0 vote, with to allocate ATPA's grants on the through the insurance. We don't three abstaining. It will be on basis of where the revenues were want to be a tax collector." the House of Representatives raised, but it died for lack of a Agreeing with Henning was calendar this week and could be Freij from page A9 second. Nancy McKeague of the Michi voted on at any time. Only the Michigan Insurance gan Chamber of Commerce. Refer to House Bill 4769 when Federation opposed the bill. "Make this part of the Michigan writing to your state representa Tax laws encourage people to er. communities will at least be "Commercial vehicles and motor vehicle registration so tive, State Capitol, PO Box give to their favorite non-prof Frey is looking forward to her educated about bequests," Freij motorcycles are not a theft prob you'll get more vehicles," she 30014, Lansing 48909. it," Frey said. "We don't encour new challenge. said. lem," said Eric Henning, MIPs said. age one non profit over anoth "I'm really excited that our general counsel. "We don't Rep. David Gubow, D-Hunt- ~\ We can't stop winning awards. In addition to the 70 we told you about last year, weVe just received 26 more! This latest batch was won in Suburban Newspapers of America's 1997 Editorial Contest. With all the modesty we can muster, we're going to list them here: Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Section Best News Photo First Place—Clarkston Eccentric, Clarkston Life First Place—West Bloomfield-Lakes Eccentric, Watching Second Place—Birmingham Eccentric, Suburban Life Second Place—Garden City Observer, Clinton Rally Third Place—West Bloomfield-Lakes Eccentric, Lakes Cafe Third Place—Rochester Eccentric, Ride Me Down Easy Best Editorial Writing test Feature Photo Story or Series First Place—Oxford Eccentric, Closed Doors First Place—Livonia Observer, Derek's Day Second Place—Lake Orion Eccentric, Lake Orion Editorial Third Place-^Westland Observer, Festival Best Column Writing Third Place—Rochester Eccentric, Handful of Hope First Place—Clarkston Eccentric, Carolyn Walker Pest BmHIng New$ Story Second Place—Rochester Eccentric, Jay Grossman First Place—Plymouth Observer, Fire Destroys Courthouse Third Place—Birmingham Bloomfield Eccentric, Judith Doner Berne Third Place—Birmingham-Bloomfield Eccentric, Bungled Robbery Best Editorial Page Best Local Election Coverage First Place—Southfield Eccentric Third Place—Farmington Observer Second Place—Lake Orion Eccentric, Jay Grossman Best Young People's Coverm Best Coverage of Local Business & Economic News First Place—Plymouth and Livonia Observer, Life in the 6th Grade Third Place—Birmingham-Bloomfield Eccentric Best Coverage of Local Education/School District Best Sports Photo Journalism Second Place—Farmington Observer, Back to School series Third Place—Southfield Eccentric, Professor who Survived Holocaust First Place—West Bloomfield-Lakes Eccentric, Not Quite Spring Training ./ Second Place—West Bloomfield-Lakes Eccentric, Riding the Wave THE so* - •• * Best Sports Section New home in Westland causes ecently in the Observer, we wrote a are understandably concerned about how this atory about; a formal complaint filed issue is affecting school improvement efforts Ragainst the Livonia Public Schools in. • at the student and stafflevel, relation to complaints of age and retaliatory The Observer has received several calls discrimination at Franklin High School, which speculating about the situation. serves students in both Livonia and Westland. We will hot chastise the school district nor This issue involves i complaint by four ; • will we take the complaints lightly. Obvious- . teachers first filed with the stated then for ly, those involved felt strongly enough to file » warded to the Equal Employment Opportuni formal complaintsiin the matter. J r ty Commission, more commonly known as: the The district appears to be taking the com EEOC. Copies of the complaint paperwork plaint seriously, as well. were provided by the school district when We recognize what a strong impact this requested by the Observer. type of situation can have on the Franklin A hearing is scheduled for April in the mat community, regardless of opinion. ter to determine the complaints' validity, J : This type of situation distracts the commu There is littlei to> consider at this point ;T nity from.making:progress: on school improve except the actual complaints and some com ment projects, pjuUmg together as a team and ment frbm the school district And although focusing oh other necessary education issues. little has been written publicly about this This is amatterwhich we hope will be dealt matter to date, theFranklin/coinmunity has, with as needed and that, at the appropriate STAI* PHOTO BY JDUAODRLD «no doubt, discussed it both within the school time, some sort of healing begins to take place Moving In: Westland will soon be adding another entry to its list of resources as halls and outsides of the school among: the par for the sake of ttie Franklm commwnty. the Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped ent and student community. School officials moves to the city. Pat Klemans, Wayne County librarian, and Fred Howkins, regional librarian, stand outside the building on Michigan Avenue in Westland. LETTERS f you regularly or even occasionally read this • Please be succinct and concise. Recruiting Is honorable work Frequent flier annoyed space, chances are you're interested in opin I We ask letter writers to keep their s president of Michigan Association of Per aving just traveled on Northwest Airlines ions - reading others', expressing your own. comments to 300 words or so - so . This page is set aside in your Westland Asonnel Services, the largest staffing ser Hfrom Detroit to Minneapolis and back, I Observer newspaper to share opinions about thatlotsof people can be pub vices organization in Michigan, I feel com experienced enough rudeness, incompetence, pertinent issues for people in bur community. lished on this page. We reserve the pelled to respond to the George Hayes column inconvenience, and discomfort for a lifetime of Our viewpoints show up oh the left half, yours right to edit for length, style and, of Feb. 1 "Better to be a pain than to fade travel. on the right half. of course, grammar and punctua away" and the implication that recruiting is I am a frequent flier and my last year-and- .,,. That starboard side keeps this opinion page tion. less than an honorable profession. a-half of experiences with Detroit Metropoli afloat, as the most important space on this While we sometimes have to live with the tan Airport and Northwest Airlines have just page. Our Letters to the Editor space works as sins of our forefathers, I think that Mr. Hayes about nullified any good past experiences with sort of a town square where readers can stand reflects the days-gone-by attitude of those who these facilities. My requests for a wheelchair up for a position, issue or person; complain have not kept up on the latest state of the art are no longer honored, resulting in a fruitless about or compliment a story; or issue a chal (If you want a bit more space for a guest of our industry. wait for a motorized cart. On my last four lenge on a subject. column, please call or e-mail the editor.) I think it is abhorrent to intentionally try trips I have had to give up waiting for the cart ^. Itfs also asection of &e newspaper that Shorter letters also make a difference around to "scare" someone from a business that and have had to walk to my gate in order not ^genterates plenty" of question f^m the public. election tiihe when we become deluged with directly reflects one's reward by hard work. to miss my flight. ;£;With that in mind, i^s important that we letters urging yes or no votes on, for example, While Mr. Hayes mentions the downside of The lines to check in are much too long both share bur philosophy of letters. a miliage election. In those situations, we're our business (in virtually every paragraph), he inside and outside. On my last trip I chose to • We publish nearly all of the letters we forced to decide on either first-come, first- fails to mention much of the upside. check inside due to the bitter cold and very receive. The exceptions are those that are served basis or Sometimes by running a repre So, I would like to offer some of the very long line outside. I waited from 8:20-9:45 a.m. libelous - meaning publishing them injures sentative collection of the letters received. positive aspects of the staffing industry. just to get to the counter. Then there was no someone's reputation - and those that are not ^Legibility is key. We want to get your • The industry rewards hard work and dis cart or wheelchair available to help me to the signed or their authenticity cannot be deter words correct so we ask readers to please type cipline, yes long hours do pay off! gate and my walk, (a necessity in order not to mined. ,;. •'••'':.,',:-' and doublespace letters, though very clear • There is rejection, but in any sales-orient miss my flight), seemed interminable and was • Local letters with local content get top handwritihg or printing can be used too. ed job it goes with the turf. What worthwhile extremely painful. And of course, the moving priority.Those written by people who liveor • Agreement isn't necessary, either in endeavor doesn't afford setbacks? walkways going to the gates were not work work in our community that deal with local grammar or opinion. We'll fix the English if it • Boredom - anything but! You keep con ing. issues are of keen interest to our readers. Let needs to be fixed to make readers understand structively busy and you will develop a bank My experience in Minneapolis was so grati ters written by people in our community that your point. And, whether We agree with your of business that looks to you for help and guid fying in comparison, organization, courtesy^ focus on state or national issues - perhaps point of view or not isn't a factor in determin ance. adequate help and all. However, my fears of even those we haven't written stories directly ing which letters to publish. • Opportunity abounds. I defy anyone to returning to Detroit were fully justified: no about - also get priority. Timeliness is also • Get the letters to us. We'll accept letters show an opportunity that rewards industri- wheelchairs, no carts, no assistance at all, just important, and well try to ensure that a letter via e-mail (please send your letter in a text oushess and hard work as the staffing indus a cavalier "wait in the corridor lady, a cart regarding a proposed city ordinance decision, format), fax^transmission, (734) 591-7279 - or try does. will be by." Needless to Bay, no cart came by. for example, is published before the vote on traditional snailmail - with e-mail being the • Rewarding is the watchword of the indus Then, after reaching the baggage claim by that subject;v .^ easiest for Us to process. try. It's a fantastic feeling to place a candidate foot, I found my bag was not on the announced • Lower on our priority list are letters from (The e-mail address is newsroom@oeon- with a job and make both happy. And you get carousel or any other and I walked arbund those people who live in our community and lihe.com). They must include a signature paid for it. To receive repeat business and each carousel in a useless search. Meanwhile, send us one or more letters almost every (other than e-mail), printed name, city of resi gain friends in the interim makes it that much the courageous soul waiting outside for me week. If we published all of their letters, we dence and telephone number. Only the name more enjoyable. was being verbally abused by Wayne County's wouldn't have space for any others and it and city of residence (or title and group name • The industry has matured. Associations "Finest" as she waited, confused and intimi wouldn't be fair. Lastly, people who live out if applicable) will be printed, but we use Other such as MAPS and its National Association of dated by the mayhem that is Detroit Metro side our community but send letters to local information to verify the authenticity of let-; Personnel Services are trying to meet the politan Airport. newspapers to advance their own personal or ters. .•/'•. needs of our clientele by meeting with them to Only stupidity and incompetence can allow political agenda often get pushed to the bot Your opinions play a valuable role in your find but how we can be more responsive, such conditions to exist at one of the busiest tom of the pile. Some will never run. newspaper, so keep those letters coming. As upgrading the consultants' knowledge by hav and largest terminals in the country in one of VI Please be succinct and concise. We ask always, if you have any questions about a let ing classes (nationally recognized in 1997), its major cities. What a welcome! With all of letter writers to keep their comments to 300 ter you've sent or any of these explanations, encouraging certification — an arduous exam the upbeat economic plans going on in the words or so - so that lots of people can be pub call Beth Sundrla Jachman at (734) 953-2122 where over 165 people have passed in the last Detroit, my place of birth, it is awful that a lished on this page. We reserve the right to or contact managing editor Susan Rosiek at two years (again, nationally recognized). visitor's first experience upon arriving in our edit for length, style and, of course, grammar (734) 953-2149 or e-mail v.y" Gary Snyder city is the negative one he or she encounters and punctuation. [email protected]. president at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. 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PRESiKNT ' quaattor) of flfjB Wcy#t ^^HPYi K^VPVnVfPP A#»9 Turns 9 Aphl 13 Turns 9 March 1 Turns 9 March OUft MNMMON: "Because we publish community newspapers, ive think about community journalisrn /nerrte/y School 30 in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be tMt*gm*r*fn independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or Chwtmrn sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate 0glM9'$ C/«ft. journalists and as caring citizens ofthe communitieswhere we work,'' , — Philip Power s m* mM ^^tnirw^r*^*"^* «•"•"» The Observer* Eccentric! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 (W« POINTS OF VIEW are ore than one but of every Despite all that we know about OUEST COLUMNIST and all those in Congress who want to tions,; .•• ;'•- '•"•}-,.X* three high school kids in tobacco and thedeadly toll it is tak. protect kids from tobacco. Given the industr/a checkered ' Michigan engages in a life- ing, without a comprehensive, nation The stage has been set for Con past, it should come as no surprise ;• threatening activity each month, yet al tobacco control effort, there is no gress to act. Numerous tobacco con that the survey revealed that 7¾ per- ' j little has been done to protect them. reasoh to believe this will change. trol bills have been introduced, andr- cent of Michigan voters want limita- ; > Ho law has been effective in stop A public-opinion poll of Michigan President Clinton has committed to tions on tobacco advertising aimed ait : ping kids from flipping a few dollars voters - released in December by a push for legislation this year. kids, while 81 percent believe that the: on a store counter and walking away coalition that includes the Michigan If members of Congress choose to nation must restrict youth access to ; with a lifetime addiction to nicotine. State Medical Society, the American ignore voters who are demanding tobacco in retail outlets. ' No amouni of indignation has caused Heart Association, ajad the Campaign prompt action., they may be forced to Each of these steps on its own may ; the tobacco companies to stop using for Tobacco-Free-Kids - found that , pay a steep price on Election Day. help protect our children from tobacco: seductive advertising to attract more Michigan voters are deeply concerned According to the "poll, 44 percent of - and parents-clearly have a role, too !. DR. PETER DUHAMEL young people. about the tobacco issue, especially the Michigan voters said they would be - but none will single-handedly cure : Not'surprisingly, tobacco use epidemic of youth tobacco addiction, more likely to choose a candidate who the problem. To end the scourge of nity to change the role of tobacco in among kids has reached dangerously and strongly support congressional favors a national tobacco control poli youth tobacco addiction, America our lives has been created. Itis an high levels. In Michigan, nearly 39 action on a national tobacco policy cy, while only 15 percent said they must have in place a broad, national I • opportunity that started with law percent of high school kids smoke, that would protect kids. would be more likely to vote for the poUcy that attacks tobacco on every suits filed by state attorneys general and more than 11.1 million packs of Almost three-fourths of voters said candidate Who opposes such a policy. level. Michigan voters agree: 71 per- * - against the tobacco industry in Ari cigarettes, costing $20.6 million, are it is important that Congress address Nearly half of all Michigan voters cent believe a national tobacco policy : • zona, Mississippi and Michigan - and illegally sold every year to kids under the issue of a national tobacco policy said they would be more likely to cast is important to help parents discour- '• within the next six months. Few pub has now become a priority in pur their vote for a candidate who doesn't •&•; • •'' age kids from smoking. nation's capital. It is an opportunity The grim reality is that smoking lic policy issues command this level of take tobacco-industry political contri Dr. Peter Duhamel.M.D., tipnesi-.' -j that now rests squarely with Sens. Will kill more than 230,000 Michigan support. butions. Just 14 percent said they dent of the Michigan State Medical | Carl Levin and Spencer Abraham,- children alive today. £nd it is as pop After decades of battles against the would be more likely to vote for candi Society. ular as ever among America's youth. tobacco industry, a dramatic opportu- Reps..John Dingell and David Bonior, dates who do accept these contribu J$ot taking credit helps many a an Murphy, Oakland County kindergarten through fourth-grade item in the budget... We had over availability of computers to students executive in the 1970s and '80s classrooms. 100 categorical programs in our and others. (Mark Hornbeck, Detroit ; Dand one of Michigan's finest His SB 1188 would earmark at school aid bill (prior to Proposal A)... News.) public servants, used to say: "There's least 75 percent of the Michigan We've gotten rid of that." Feb. 4,1998 - "My goal is to make s no limit, to what you can accomplish if Renaissance Fund (known as the Engler says school districts should these resources available statewide. you don't care who gets credit." Michigan Strategic Fund under Blan- pay for their own technology from Technology can bring the best and I thought of him when a starry- chard), or $25 million, for school tech their $11 billion in state aid. He sees brightest educators - our 'master eyed state Rep. Lyn Bankes, R-Red- nology grants - computers, modems, a Peters-union plot to free up more teachers' T and learning programs to ford; came to me after one of Democ printers, software, teacher training, general fund money for higher teach all our state's children... ratic Gov. Jim Blanch ard's State of and so on. Many education groups, ers' salaries. (My story, this newspa "Our goals include ensuring that tjie State messages. "Did you see including unions, endorse it. per.) EVERY Michigan child has an equal . tiiis?**sh e asked, pointing to Blan- Peters argues that Michigan ranks Feb. 4,1998 - Gov. Engler will educational opportunity... TIM RICHARD '; chard's text. "He's picking up one of in the bottom 20 percent in the nation electrically send lawmakers a $30 "While MY (emphasis added) edu > my bills. And this, and this? These in school technology - specifically, million plan to make sure Michigan cation technology plan ..." (Text of : are all Republican bills." 44th in classroom computers,'41st in Tobin said. (Amy Lane, Crain's Detroit students and workers have access to Engler's message on education and •;'.;' Until lately, Republican Gov. John modems, 41st in printers. (Peters' Business.) the Internet and other computer tech technology.) Oct 7,1996 - Engler*s appointees Engler has been different. He almost press release.) nology. Money for the three-year plan Footnote: Peters claimed credit to the Renaissance Fund board allo never (hrrrumph!) borrowed Democra- Sept. 30,1996 - Jim Tobin, com will be tapped from the Renaissance only for announcing the plan - not for cate the money to local governments , tic ideas. Then came the school tech munications director of the Michigan Fund, an account set aside for eco devising it. for land assembly, land reclamation nology issue. I quote, in order, from Jobs Commission, said economic nomic development. Tim Richard reports on the local and infrastructure for economic devel documents of the day: development is the right approach for Engler's plan includes 100 grants implications of state and regional opment. • '•'. Sept. 25,1996 - Sen. Gary Peters, the Renaissance Fund. of $10,000 each this year and next events. His Touch-Tone voice mail Engler says he dislikes Peters' bill D-Bloomfield Township, announces a "If we do something for the schools, year to schools, libraries and other number is (734) 953-2047, Ext. 1881. because it amounts to "another line plan to'put computer technology in all it ought to come out of the education," community centers to expand the prison spending out of line -4s "s* si* 'Is. ^jy *&. ^?,: S£~ *tf, St,. ^?, r/s< «^>- AJ- ^ /£~ ^-¾. "s* ^, /s^* *s/, "s- he devil, as they say, is in the details. And reading the fine print in the state budget My Delivery. T. proposed last week by Gov. John Engler proves the adage. ., Coming into an election year, the governor . wants state general fund, the main source of My Physician. discretionary spending, to grow just 1.5 percent, less than inflation and, therefore, by any mea sure politically correct. '"•'-". Despite all the soaring language in the State My Hospital. 'of the State speech, much of what Engler wants -toido in the coming fiscal year will be paid for by those nasty people at the federal government in PHILIP POWER "St. Mary Hospital offered her little girt can visit when it s Washington, D..C. so many choices for convenient for hie'. I can even Remember the $200 million in extra highway •... the governor can always blame me> my baby and have someone slay overnight in my room. repairs? Comes from additional federal high college trustees for raising tuition. my family" way aid, as well as an increase in the state And, the hospital's new ; gasoline tax. What about the nice idea of subsi Wften I first thought about Marian Women's Center offers dizing health insurance for 156,000 uninsured appropriations by just 1.5 percent in the coming where to have my baby, I MVW sure education like Infant Care and children? Paid for by a $64 million federal year, well below the rate of inflation. There is of a few things-1 dicin 't want to be Safety classes and a Breastfeeding ;grant. no doubt that if his recommendation holds, uni mo'vedfrom tvom to roam, I wanted my family Program to help us make the adjustment to -•* And \vhere does the $500 million for the versities will have no choice other than to bump to stay uith me, and I wanted the back up of a home life. rnuch touted program in toxic waste cleanup up tuitiqn yet again. But, heck, most college full-senice hospital St. Maty Hospital's ueu< For my peace of mind there's 24-hour : and improvement in state parks come from? kids don't vote, and the governor can always Miracle of Life Maternity Center offered me the obstetrical coverage, and neotiatology service Borrowing, that's where. The governor wants to blame college trustees for raising tuition. choices I Was looking for. is available if my baby needs it. State-of-tbe- issue bonds, which is another way of saying he There is no doubt that higher education bene My doctor told me about the new' maternity art technology includes epidural anesthesia •wants to borrow the money and let his succes fited during the past two fiscal years from center's private, single-room suites, designed tofor comfort, and advanced fetal monitoring. sors figure out how to pay for it. appropriations in excess of the inflation rate. help me feel at home. I'll stay in the same room All tl>e while feeling veiy much at borne. The only notable homegrown increase in the But a quick look at the history of state spending forlalx)/; deliver): recoiviy and postpartum Close to borne. $8;77 million general fund budget proposed by on colleges and universities - well below the care - they're called LDRPs My That's why St Maty Hospital is ; Engler is for - remember, it's an election year ~ rate of inflation for the past 20 years - suggests best friend, Nancy, and my hospital prisons. The governor wants to spend $180 mil that just two years of catchup are not enough. State Sen. John Schwarz, chair of the Senate Physician Referral Sen-ice Visit St. Mary via Internet lion to build space to house another 5,400 1-888-464-WELL http://www.stmaryhotptiaLorg inmates. More prisons means more spending on Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee and the Legislature's main authority on spend Maternity Center Tours prisoners, and the governor wants to channel I400-494-I6IS another $56 million to the $1.4 billion we ing for colleges and universities, will hold hear •already spend on the Michigan Department of ings on the state of state funding for higher edu Corrections, a 4.2 percent increase. cation in Ann Arbor at 10 a.m. Friday. Another ^JI)RACLE St. Mary Hospital . I suppose no one should be surprised at the will be held at 10 a.m. March 2 in Oakland Uni P>OP- 36475 Five Mile Road priority given to making more slam space. After versity's Meadowbrook Hall. Livonia, Ml 48154 all, prison inmates don't vote, and the political "There's no need to sound alarmist right Ni^ruM AffiHltl vilk WiOtrn ****** HttfUti .pros eay there's no downside to a sitting gover now," said Schwarz, pointing out.that the Legis mot*inlly C»nl»i nor's wanting to spend more on warehousing lature traditionally works to find extra money -criminals! in the state budget to keep tuition at state col What's curious about Engler's proposal, how leges low. ever, is that he doesn't say a thing about the But that will be especially tough this year. -{fact that costs per inmate in Michigan prisons Because of a Supreme Court decision, the state ' j'are considerably above neighboring states such will pay $1.1 billion to school districts to settle a as Ohio. Before we go plunging into another suit over funding for special education. And 1 orgy of prison construction, wouldn't it make Engler wants to do a tax cut in an election year, sense to take a serious look at just why Michi not to mention the extra spending on prisons. gan's costs per inmate are so much higher than That's budgetary politics in an election year. '"> other states'? The idea of a Blue Ribbon Com What you get the increased bill for your kid's mission on prison costs, so far, has been tuition at college, don't call me. Call the Gover ; received with a cold shoulder from the gover- nor's Office at (517) 373-3400. •nor's office. Phil Poiveris chairman ofHomeTown Com munications Netivork Inc., the company that i So who gets the shaft in the governor's " upending plan? owns this newspaper. He tvelcomes your com Colleges and universities, mostly. ments, either by voice mail at (734) 953-2047, Engler wants to increase higher education Ext. 1880, or by email at [email protected] Hi invvfi •^—»r "» ' r >T» - •. IV f I I I I WM f w '••ii mw 1^W^*»"** A14(W) TAe Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 CLASS REUNIONS CARRIERS OF THE MONTH: WESTLAND As space permits, the Observer CHIPPEWA VALLEY NORTH FAJtMMOTON John C. and Jessica F. Saban $ Eccentric, Newspapers print, Class of 1978 Clas8dfl978 .-/'•// are the Westlahd Observer's cart without charge, announcements July 24.atZuccarb'8 in Chester Aug. 7 at the Nbvi Hilton Hotel, ; riers of the month for February. of class reunions. Send the field. ;Novi,- '"•••••:.•.•'.'• ,':•: John, 14, and a student at information to Reunions, (810) 465-2277 or(810) 263-6803 (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 John Glenn High School, and Observer & Eccentric Newspa lOwntm;'}/- OAK PARK Jessica, 12, and a student at pers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livo-. Stevenson Middle School, start- All classes ';; .-', Classes of 1957-59 ed their route three years ago. rila 48150. Please include the Is planning a reunion for t : I date of the reunion and the first A western Caribbean cruise for The children of John R. and a\nd last-'name, of at least one alumni arid friends aboard Royal November, Diane,L., they have a brother, contact person, and a telephone Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas; {248) 559-1746 or (248)354-0092 Derek, 6. /, will sail from Miami on Oct. 25; nwhertA ':.:..,• OURLADYOFLOUROES . John's favorite subject is math (800)545-0435 Class of 1948 :" and his hobbies include bowling ANNAWOAWOHKR FARWINOTON • arid drawing. Jessica's hobbies Class Of 1978 ;: Class of 1988 A reunion is planned for June 6. include figure skating, bowling :! > July 18 at the Crowne Plaza. A reunion is planned for July 25. (313)282-7862 ancl art (drawing). (810)465-2271 or (810) 263-6803 (313) 266-0783or (313) 3940649 PLYMOUTH CANTON/BAUM John has been honored with Class of 1968 Classes of 1988 BELLEVILLE . the perfect attendance and out Aug. 7 at the Noyi Hilton Hotel, A joint reunion is planned for standing student of the month 018^6/1988. • Nbvi. June 20. awards as well as being named Jessica Saban John Saban Sept. 19 at th& Marriott, Ypsi- (810) 465-2277 of (810) 263-6803 CEP Class of'88, P.O. Box 5356, to the honor roll. Jessica has lahtiv"":'.''*.-."'•;'"" FARMINGTON HARRISON Plymouth48170 . : be/en na,med to the honor roll and won a school award and a Olympics and go to college. ($00)677-7800 Class of 1988 REDfORDTHLIRSTON presidential award. The Sabans like meeting peo-- BARBOUR HALL A reunion is planned for July at Class of 1973 If you want to be a Westland John plans to go to college and ple on their route and have T^e Nazareth Association will the Hawthorne Valley Country Nov. 28 at St. Mary's Cultural Obterver carrier, please call become a professional bowler. learned how to work with the have a reunion for former stu Club, Westjand. Center, Livonia. 8S1-08O0 Jessica plans to go to the public. dents 'arid graduates of the all- {248)442r2862 Donna Erndt, 38466 Vargo Dr., male academy for Feb. 21 at the OARDEN CITY WEST Livonia, or call (734) 622-9405 or Nazareih Center in Kalamazoo. (313) 535-4000, Ext. 412 (616) 342-1191 Aug. 21-23 at Laurel Park Mar WARREN WOODS TOWER Jobs fair set LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BLOOM FIELD HILLS LAHSER riott Hotel, Livonia. Dinner- Class of 1988 18125 Farmington Rd. Class of 1987 dance on Aug. 22 costs $60 per Is planning a reunion. person. The chamber's second annual Livonia, MI 48154 * March 21 at Doubletree Guest (810)790*4214 or (810) 771-7328 Jobs and Careers Fair will be The Livonia Public Schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan, hereby Suites, Southfield. (734) 427-8768, by fax at (313) invites the submission of sealed bids for: 427-2311 or (734) 420-0156 WATERFORD KETTERINO held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat ($48) 360-7004, press2 Classof 1968 urday, April 25, at the Westland FURNISH AND INSTALL 8 - 3 TON AIR CONDITIONING Class of 1978 ;..'.. , UVONIA STEVENSON Is planning a reunion. Shopping Center. Last year's UNITS FOR COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aug.1 at Somerset Inn, Troy. Class of 1978 V (24.8)028-3926, (248)681-1768 event drew more than 2,000 job- Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on the loth day of March, 1998 the (248) 366-9493, press 3 A reunion is planned for Aug. 15. or(248)623-6057 sdekers. Member participation office of the Board of Education, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, CHERRY UrU (734)420-2558 Michigan. At this time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. WAYNE MEMORIAL choices include the basic success Vendors are encouraged to attend. C)assofl983 - MADISON Class of 1983 \ . ; .;; -. deal for $16(), the supporting Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the office of the Board of Reunion and alumni family pic Class of 1948 Sept, 26 at the Roma Banquet deal for $200 and the premium Education in the Purchasing Department. nic is planned for August. Is planning a reunion. Center, Garden City. deal for $300. Call to reserve a The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole (734)729-6783 (248) 548-5470 or (810)264-9191 (248) 360-7004, press 1 spot, (734) 326-7222. or in part in the interests of uniformity, design, equipment, delivery time or preference, to waive any informalities and to award to other than low bidder, with rationale to support such a decision. -^ Any bid submitted will be binding for ninety (90) days subsequent to the date of bid opening. Any questions may be directed to Tim Kohut, Maintenance Supervisor at 734-523-9160. Publith February 19 &nd 26. I9& NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 5,1998 > CITY OF GARDEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be head by the lire Planning Commission at the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing and considering all comments of all persons interested in or concerned with the following requesUs). 03-98-002 Applicant Stu Evens SUP-98-009 Solicitation of public comments on the Special Use Permit for a Prep Center and Centralized Office for (3) Dealerships located at 32401 Park Lane in an Ml Light Industrial District. The applicant's submittal materials are available for public review at the Garden City Planning Office, 6000 Middlebelt, Garden City, Michigan, (3131 525-8862. All persons interested in the above are hereby invited to this Public Hearing and be heard. STEVEN J. SMITH Interim City Clerk-Treasurer Publish- February 19. 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING February 25,1998 : • CITY OF GARDEN CITY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Puhlic Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road. Garden City, Michigan on WEDNESDAY. February 2&. UBSL at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing and considering all comments of all persons interested in or concerned with the following requests): Item 02-98-002 Edward Milne VA-98-OOI Southwest Corner of Dawson and Shotka . 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February 19. 1998 .%frlW^^"*J? ^F"***wli^WP The tmger'within,;. • These days, speeders, "I've never had a problem with inconsiderate drivers, even another female; I've never even had an' JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS altercation that's gotten as far as a slow drivers can easily find gesture with a female driver," she said. themselves on the receiving "It's always been males. They will end of abuse from their fel always retaliate - tailgating me, folp low motorists and more lowing me for miles and miles and and more, the abusers Are miles: I have to make a last-minute women. ' maneuver like getting off at ah exit to • get them off my tail because I don't BY CHRISTINA FUOCO want them following me home." STAFF WBJTKR Drive like me' tostress Carla Liberato, a self-proclaimed Vanessa Davinich, a 19-year-old a "female road rager^" has been called Ypsilanti resident, explained that her ££ "f^k oh-la-la, I can see your "crazy" on more than a few occasions. rage stems from her need to get to. •J underpants." That used to The first time was on a rain-soaked work on time. The 1996 Plymouth \0 be as bad as it got on night in the 1980s when she was so Salem High School graduate Works ap America's playgrounds. But the '90s enraged at a male driver that she a nanny in Canton. have brought us to a new low. Just spewed racial slurs as she slapped a "I usually leave about 7:05. t can get : about anything and everything is said lug wrench in her hand. there by 7:30 a.m. unless there's some within earshot of Junior America. "He was being cautious and driving one in front of me who's going slow," Steve Lopez, in hid "Monica" (do slow, but that wasn't what got to me," she said. "On Geddes (Road), there's BO you even need the laBt name Lewin the 38-year-old Livonia resident said. much traffic going toward Ann Arbor sky?) expose for Time magazine "I put on my flasher to go around him that it's impossible to pass. wrote, *^Kid8 are learning all too and he didn't like that. So when I got "I want to get places and when the much, all too fast, as charges of sex in front of him, he was tailgating me. I people are going slow in front of me, and lies beam into every home." Yes hit the brake and he didn't like that at it's aggravating. They do it all the sir, our fourth-graders are quickly all. Finally, he swung out from behind time. I wish everybody could drive like learning just what life is all about, me, zoomed past me and slammed on me." ' •'":'"•'' from infidelity to one-night-stands to the brakes." oral sex. If WE'RE burning out from After harassing each other for about Dave and Janet Steimel have been overexposure, what could be happen a mile, Liberato and the man pulled victims of female road rage in their ing to the kids? . over. Seeing the lug wrench on the Livonia neighborhood. Dave Steimel What's a parent to do? Never turn floor, she whipped it out and carried it noticed a minivan speeding through a on the news again? Don't let your with her as she confronted the driver. TAKME GRAVES/STAFF ARTIST local side street and honked his horn children read magazines? Keep them "I was so enraged. He could have sat at the driver after it nearly "came off from the sordid details that splash on me and made mincemeat out of me. the road where there is a slight rise." across the front pages of the newspa He just stood there, shook his head and "In my rear view mirror I watched as per? Keep the car radio off from here said, You're crazy, lady.' " the driver made a very aggressive U- forward? Stay away from the Inter The second time was two years ago Women drivers turn and sped after us," h* said. "I , net? Blocks, locks and blinders could when a fellow driver infuriated her decided to pass by my home not know be in big demand, if we go down that after he refused to let her in his lane. It til ing what type of person was rapidly ^,> .I road. made her miss the turn into her apart approaching. We ended up at a traffic H Once again, a "window of opportu ment complex. light on Middlebelt and Seven Mile. nity" is flashing before us. The win "I was so ticked off that I pushed him The minivan screeched to a stop behind dow is open to anyone whose child is out of his lane and into the left-turn me and a woman - I couldn't call Ker a asking questions and being inquisi lane," she said, lady - jumped out, leaving a stfiall tive about it. But here's the twist. You Meeting up a few miles ahead, he got child in the passenger seat. * • can inculcate your children even fur out of his car and began kicking her "With a heavy accent, she used ther by not only explaining the facts truck. By then Liberato had studied extremely foul language at both^my and the hew vocabulary words, but Tae Kwon Do for six years, but the dis wife and I told her, in so many wqrds, also by sharing with them what your cipline it taught her "had gone out the that she was nuts." * family stands for and what your belief window." The driver and Janet Steimel had a system includes. "I was hanging onto just a thread of few words. As the light turned green, A friend of mine commented that Tae Kwon Do," she said. "He was kick the driver sped up, passed their vehi her daughter has learned the defini ing in the side of my door and I just sat rage." According to the Insurance ually erasing* a disparity that once cle, and hit her brakes several times tion of adultery in the context of the there flipping him off." Information Institute of New York, the existed for insurance costs between the before turning. Ten Commandments. When the latest A woman who had witnessed the number of fatal traffic accidents involv genders. "How thoughtful of her to provide us scandal unfolded, her daughter came event stopped in front of him and Lib ing women drivers has risen 18 percent Keeping a level head and avoiding with her license plate number before up to her and asked what the presi erato and flagged down a police car. in the last 20 years. Women are highway confrontations may not only she tore of," Dave said. dent had done wrong. That's when Liberato - and the male involved in a higher rate of non-fatal save your life, but it may also help The Steimels went to the police sta driver - began their "recovery" from accidents than men, the institute said. keep your insurance premiums down tion with the information. The officer Chance to explain road rage. The increased aggressiveness of by encouraging.safe driving practices, said they would trace the plate and . Mom took that opportunity to talk Once the man realized that charges women drivers may reflect changes in according to Worters. give her a call. Later, the officer told I about "cheating" and how it was the could be filed against him, he apolo society, said Loretta Woriers, the insti "If another driver cuts you off or tries them he couldn't call her because her same as adultery. Because the daugh gized for becoming violent. tute's director of public relations. to provoke you, don't play their game," number was unlisted. ter already knew the Ten Command "He said he had his 7-year-old son in "Just as we have an increased nunu she said. "You may not only save your Liberato, a John Glenn High School ments, she was able to make the cor the car. He said, 'I have a really bad ber of women in the workforce since life, you may save money on your graduate, said she hopes she can help relation between the allegations and temper and I can see it in my son. Now the 1960s, more women have also got insurance by establishing a safe dri other women road ragers by sharing what she knew to be right and wrong. this is going to stay in his memory for ten behind the wheel - and taken out ving record." her story. She stressed that the side of This led them to talk about the ever.';' their daily stress on the other drivers Sometimes, that's not so easy, her that retaliates against fellow sdri- fifth-grader's idea of the office of the . "I felt really bad for-this guy; it was on the road," she s^aid. according to a Canton woman who vers is "not the kind of person I want to presidency and the expectations peo just as much my fault as it was his," In 1963, about 43 percent of drivers, wished to remain anonymous. be." ;• ple have for the office. Her sense of it she said. "I was feeling more than or 40 million motorists, were women. "I don't instigate, but if I feel it was To keep herself in check, she keeps a was, "He couldn't have possibly done embarrassed. It was humiliation; You Now the 88 million female drivers something done to me, I have the com glow-in-the-dark cross in her truck that," It might be the time when the can't turn that off. That feeling lasted make up about 60 percent of motorists pulsion that comes over me to retali that says "He lives." » ; parent can bring up the whole area of all the way into the evening." in the United States, ate," she said. "I just look at the cross and say'^It's rumors and gossip and how we have Female road rage These changes have also been reflect If she feels she was wronged she will not worth it. It's not worth that horri to be careful about our "rush to judg ed in the premium women pay for flash obscene gestures at the driver. ble, horrible feeling that I had that ment* before all the facts are in, v-;. Liberato is part of an increasing insurance. The cost of auto insurance Male drivers usually aren't thrilled night.'" v The information era has brought its group of women who Suffer from, "road has slowly increased for women, grad with that. into the insta-info category. The glar ing, blaring news flashes come at us \ at warp speed. And before we can make heads or tails from headline, > ' the next one is on its heels. Without time to reflect and cogitate on the lat ; est sound bite, we quickly make a: value judgment and then go about our Couch pota BY CHRISTINA FUOCO badly damaged that there was nothing day. to: More STAFF WRITER they could do short of retransplanting. Prime example: Mom, dad and child than 2 years In fall 1996, Greg Unger's biggest con We went out for dinner and he was so are sitting watching "Entertainment cern was recovering from his second dou sick that he couldn't walk.into the restau after under rant. We had to carry him in." '. Tonight" on television. The host just going a sec ble-lung transplant. announces that Ms. Movie Star just Now the Canton resident grapples with Although Epstein-Barre can be life- had a baby with her boyfriend, Mr. ond lung getting up at 5:30 a.m, for school and threatening to transplant patients, doc Movie Star. How do you feel about transplant, mustering the energy to exercise. tors will still transplant the organs even that? Is that something that your Greg Unger "He's a little bit of a couch potato," said if they test positive for it. Barb said that's family agrees with or not? If indeed is savoring his sister, Jamie, with a laugh. because it doesn't affect some patients. you feel strongly that people should such teenage But you won't hear any complaints Family ordeal not have babies out of wedlock, it from the Uriger family. They're happy to needs to be conveyed to your child .pursuits as see the 17-year-bld alive and well. Greg's condition deteriorated so quickly right then. driving a Greg Unger was six months old when that there wasn't time to find a deceased donor. One of the few choices the lingers More typically what happens is that can He's get he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a had was to donate a lobe of their lungs. the kids are left to procets the story • ting up early genetic disease that causes an abnormal accumulation of mucus in the lungs and Initially, his 29-year-old brother Kris, on their own. Parents of 4-year-olds for school an avid runner, was approached, but ho only have to say, "Mommy and daddy other organs. It literally suffocates and and finding starves its victims. was apprehensive to go through with the think people should be married before surgery because of the decreased lung they have babies." Parents of elemen the energy to He had his first double-lung transplant exercise, in August 1995 at St. Louis Children's capacity he would have afterward. tary children might make a simple , Twelve hours before the surgery, statement like, "It's too bad that the something Hospital. Ho was doing fino until April 1996 when malignant nodules appeared Jamie, 24, and their father, Bill, of Mount couple didn't do it the right way and he couldn't Clemens found out they would be the get married first." Then your child on his lungs because the donor tested pos do because itive for Epstein-Barre, a herpes-like donors for the Sept. 4,1996, surgery, also understands that in this family, there at St. Louis Children's Hospital. is a right and wrong way to do things. of the cystic virus which is thought to cause infectious fibrosis that mononucleosis. "Jamie was just concerned about help Grab the opportunity was slowly His physicians treated.it by decreasing ing her brother," said Barb as Jamie If particular values are important taking his his immunosuppressant medication rolled her oyes. "She didn't care about the to your family, you must grab the life. which in turn caused his body to reject cost to herself. It was really sweet on her opportunity to talk about the informa- the lungs. part, "Prom there everything escalated; it "Kris would have done it if the other PleaM aee MKlolti. B2 was one thing after another," said his two didn't qualify." STATf PHOTO ST BOX BM8UK mother, Barb Unger. "His lungs were so Please soo UNOER, B2 .,• • <•*»•< »».i-i. •I Oil il»l Ui--»t^»-o ,-.« j^4 HV 4 i 4:»*»-#. •**'*? •-#*•* •- *«* +*- -*••-1**#*- •* -# — *•• 4«^V -..v..*. J .-).. _. ...«.»i. —< •'! iili *i iftWte) Tfie Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 linger from page Bl _-_—,—^r mam ;—*- j-^amie explained that she month, I didn't even notice it but must take classes for anoth *#anted to do it) just.so I would- anymore." er year to complete his studies n't have to sit in the waiting The portions of the lungs that there.;-. "':•;•'•• toom again. That was the hard' were taken do not grow back, "We had a meeting with the ^part" .:• ••'..:'-•:.-;. but the lungs expand to close to school superintendent to see if »^And Barb was upset that, the their original size,.Jamie lost he could at least walk across the doctors wouldn't accept her as a only 9 percent of her liing^func stage, but he said it "was only for botential donor because of her tion. v";' ;;'.-;. •-.'••' '• .- . people \who earned the right to pout with illness. ; "It doesn't bother me. It proba do so," Barb said. >v?They wouldn't test me bly would if I was a triathlete or Although Greg is disappointed because of the fact that I had a marathon runner,*' she said. that he won't rnove on to college breast cancer. J was really upset After taking two semesters off this year, his mother and her but the day of the surgery, I from Eastern jMichigan Universi family understand. came down with a terrible cold ," ty, she has returned to school-. , "The school district has been L : she said. *When I get a cold, it's and participates inaerobics. >.' t. ;really;good wiih:Greg and the; there for three or four weeksVI Her father, she said, feels like whole situation; they've been took some cold pills and it he's not totally recovered. ; just fabulous," V : .; .: > knocked me out. The next day all ^My dad will say he's at 98 Greg admitted He hasn't |fce cold symptoms were gone, percent; he's milking it for all it's thought too much abodt it anyr •rJ% think tha^s tbe Lord's Way' worth," Jamiei said ,: way. He said he^'s thinking qf of telling me not to'••.be upset She laughed and giggled as * going to Michigan State Uniyer- Mbc-ut not being a donor because she recalled the events sur . sity, but his mother suggests he . Jcpvildn't have done it anyway. I rounding the surgery while Start put at Henry Ford Commu- jiist didn't: want the kids Greg quietly sat twisting the '•njty.br. Schoolcraft colleges. . involved.* ;/•<;.: fringe on a Detroit Red Wing •;'! Jamie recalled her brother quilt. Their mother remained As his teenage years wind telling her, while he was still introspective. > , ' dowh, Greg is making the most breathing with the help of a res- "I feel we were very fortu of it. -He recently received his: pjrator, that he already felt bet- nate," she said. "It was quite an driver's license and has his own 'teiy:;-::;v!' '.'.•:;•'' '.•;' ordeal./The first time wag hard ' red Ford Escort. "I feel confident; I feel like this enough; The second time, with "It took awhile for Greg to get one will be the last1 one. I'm run- two more people in the operating his driver's license with all the run' out of lungs in this family," room, it was hard." ; complications. He should have OregTUnger recently said with a Since his surgery, linger has gotten it a year sooner, but he BTATT PHOTO BY BOX BRESUH laugh. :-..';• only had one bout of mild rejec couldn't .take the driver's test," j-jjjs sister and father, however, tion, and;he had.to have his gall Barb said;. Togetherness: Described as a couch potato by his sister Jamie (left). Greg linger •pent five days in the hospital bladder removed. . Greg has also Rollerbladed shares some TV time with her and his mother Barb (center) in their Canton home. recovering from their surgery. "He's had a lot of stomach and visited his brother in Cali * /"They wanted to ship us out problems. I think that's just fornia. |arlier but we were saying 'no, from the CF. He also hasn't been "He did a lot of walking Although Greg doesn't think thing I want," he said. He gets said, Greg doesn't take advan 10/ " Jamie 4I think we able to gain much weight* but ground. That's something he's that's a big deal, he admitted up at 5:30 a.m. for school and tage of the situation, ^eht through a. lot more pain he's not much of an eater,? Barb . never been able to do," Jamie that things have definitely got takes a nap as soon as he gets "He doesn't need to (milk it for |han he did. Vou get this horri .said, •'. - •;;•'..-."• •'.' ::\.'-V.:/ •' •>*;: explained. ten easier for him. home. "I try and motivate myself all it's worth). Mom and dad ble pain iii your chest that's Greg Unger is a senior at John "It was a treat to watch you do to do exercises." spoil him. He's like Little Lord jingqdly. But after about a Glenn High School in Westland, , that" his mother said to Greg. "I can do pretty much any But unlike their father, Jamie Fauntleroy." YWo CRAFTS CALENDAR Listings; (or the:Crafts Calendar ST. SABINA LIVONIA FRANKUN request. For an application or should be submitted in writing St. Sabina School's Parents The Livonia Franklin High more information, call (734) 464- ho later than noon Friday for the Activities Club will have a School Patriots Club will have a 1041 or (248) 478-2395. next Thursday's issue. They can spring craft show 9 a.m. to 4 craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FINNWEAVERS be mailed to Sue Mason at p.m. March 14 at the school, Ann March 21 at the school, 31000 Applications are being accepted 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Arbor Trail, east of Inkster Joy Road, Livonia. More than | Winter and spring school Camp fees are $55 for the first for the Finnweavers of the 48150, or by-fax at (734) 591- Road. An 8-foot table or space 175 crafters will be featured. Finnish Center Association's art breaks can pose problems for child and $50 for the second 7279. For more information, call costs $27.50, the 6-foot table or Admission will be $1 for those working parents, and the YWCA child. There also is a $10 regis and craft fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (734) 953-2131. space is $25. For more informa older than 6 years of age. No March 28 at the Finnish Cultur Northwest Branch .has the tration fee and an additional $10 tion, call Jane Palmer at (313) strollers will be permitted, how Answer... week-long camps. charge for non-hiembers. al Center, 35200 W. Eight Mile ST. MEL'S 953-5914. ever, people in wheelchairs will Road, Farmington Hills. Spaces, * The YW, at 25940 Grand Latch-key care is available 7-9 be admitted at 9:30 a.m. ttiver, Redford, will offer arts a;m. and 4-6 p.m..Cost is $13,50 St. Mel's Catholic Church will LIVONIA CHURCHILL approximately 10 feet by 10 feet, irid crafts, swimming, tennis, per week for both morning or have its spring arts and crafts Crafters are wanted for the Livo PRCUA SYRENA are available for $15 each. Origi fcym, bowling, cooking and much afternoon care and $20 per week show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7 nia Churchill High School PTSA The PRCUA Syrena Parents nal work only, no kits. The dead Jaore for children ages 6-12 9 for morning and afternoon care. at the church, 7508 Inkster juried spring arts and crafts club will have a holiday craft line is March 1. For more infor Vm.'to 4 p.m. Feb. 23-27 and To register, call the YWCA at Road, Dearborn Heights. In show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 mation, call (248) 546-6527. April 13-17. (313) 537-8500. addition to crafts, food and bev at the school, 8900 Newburg at the Dearborn Heights Can- erages will be available. There Road, Livonia. Admission will be field Community Center, 1801 MADONNA UNIVERSITY also will be a special crafters raf $1; strollers and wheelchairs N. Beech Daly. Table reserva Madonna University is accepting fle. Table and a 5- by 10-foot ^ welcomed. For more information, tions can be made by calling applications from crafters for its from page Bl space costs $30 and a 5- by- 10- call Diane at (734) 422-4507 or (313) 383-1821 or (313) 563- 13th annual spring arts and foot, space only is $25. For more Garrett at (734) 464-7425. 1761. crafts showcase 10 a.m. to 4:30 t^ion in a way that will let your azine sitting on the table next to information, call Debbie at (313) LIVONIA STEVENSON p.m. March 28 in the Activities .•.kids know that you condemn or them. Good opportunity ... I 6881. ST. DAMIAN'S Crafters are needed for the Livo Center on campus, Schoolcraft condone what you are seeing or applaud them. MEMORIAL PTA St. Damian's Church will have a nia Stevenson High School and Leaven, Livonia. Booth Rearing. The Memorial Elementary collector's sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booster Club's Spring Spectacu space measuring 9 feet by 6 feet l't through the news and print . If you have a question or com School PTA will have its 11th Saturday, March 21, at the lar craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with two chairs artd one 6-by-8- media, we have chances every ment for Jacqiie MardnrDowns, annual craft fair 10 a.m. to 4 church, 29891 Joy Road, West- March 28 at the school, 33500 foot table costs $50. Booths with single day to talk about clarify a special projects coordinator for p.m. March 7 at the school, land. Admission will be $1, chil W. 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Dufon-Roessler Landskroener- Miller-Walla Marion and Karen Dufon'of Erich John Miller and Mar- Fountain announce the engage Herron lene Diane Walla were married ment of their daughter, Kathryn Jim and Sue Steinke of Brook Aug. 16 at Springton Manor Marie, to Kirk Robert Roessler of lyn, Mich>t and Jake arid Denis© Farm in Glenmoore, Pa., by the Walled Lake, the Bon of Robert Landskroener of Westland Rev. Thomas Geiger Young. and Connie Roessler of Canton. announce the engagement of The bride is the daughter of The bride-to-be is a 1996 grad their daughter, Nicole Tarese, to Elaine Walla of Centre Square, jpr . ¥&* uate of GMI Engineering & Marcus Lee Herron, the son of Pa., and the late Anton L. Walla. tr-'M Management Institute. She is Robert and Linda Herron of The groom is the son of John employed as an engineer at Del MiUington. and Karen Miller of Plymouth. f •'•:'•.i phi Energy and Engine Manage The bride-to-be is a graduate The bride is a graduate of Wis- ment Systems in Flint. of Jackson Community College sahickon High School in Ambler, *>- Her fiance is a 1988 graduate where she studied nursing. She Pa., and Montgomery County of Plymouth Canton High School is employed by the Westland Community College in Blue Bell, 1* and a 1993 graduate of GMI Convalescent Center in West- Pa. She is employed at Electron -V : •: <. •> Engineering and Management land. ic Data Systems in Blue Bell. A.:. '. Institute. He is employed as an Her fiance is attending the The groom is a graduate of engineering supervisor at Dura University of Michigan-Dear Plymouth Canton High School Automotive Systems in born and is employed by Michi and Ferris State University. He Rochester Hills. gan National Bank in Livonia. is employed at Toyota Industrial mi A May wedding is planned at A May wedding on Mackinac Island is being planned. Equipment in Columbus, Ind., Kurt Miller served as best St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Flint. as a territorial parts and service man with Martin Mattso'n,, manager. Brocke Emerson and George Knlght-Alland The bride asked Susan Walla Jamieson as groomsmen. : Miller-Jones Judith and Joseph Tompkins to serve as her matron of honor The couple received guests at James and Bridgette Miller of of Plymouth and Douglas and with Karen Walla as her maid Springton Manor Farms in Glen,- Sudbury, Mass., announce the Bonnie Knight of Novi of honor and Jennifer Miller and moore, Pa., before leaving on a engagement of their daughter, announce the engagement of Rachel Walla as bridesmaids. trip to Sanibel Island, Fla. Thfey Catherine A., to Brian R. Jones, their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Jennette Walla, Lisa Spiller and are making their home in the son of Linda Jones of Dear Knight, to Timothy George Toni Spiller as flower girls. Columbus, Ind. ' born. Alland, the son of Ken and The bride-to-be is a graduate Sheila Alland of Waterford. of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional The bride-to-be is employed at High School and Oakland Com American Community Mutual munity College. She is employed Insurance and Unique Dreams as an account manager by Fin- Studio. silver/Friedman Management Her fiance is employed at Corp. Honeywell. Her fiance is a graduate of A May wedding is planned at NOW LEASING Redford Union High School and First Baptist Church of Ply Oakland Community College. mouth. IN CANTON He is employed as a quality con mmmi trol supervisor by United Bolt & Screw. Are you A June wedding is planned at Gursky-Choi Sudbury. about Our Lady of Fatima Church in Robert and Lorraine Gursky of Garden City announce the assisted living? engagement of their daughter, Bemhardt-Pahl Lisa Ann, to Michael Choi, the Carl and Patricia Bernhardt son of Yuk Chi Choi and Chiu of Canton announce the engage Lun Choi of Chicago, 111. r~) V--i CM* CS ment of their daughter, Donna The bride-to-be is a 1986 grad ru Marie, to Gregory Patrick Pahl uate of Garden City High School of Plymouth, the son of Gerald and a 1993 graduate of Madonna and Patricia Pahl of Canton. University with a bachelor of sci The bride-to-be is studying ence degree in business adminis elementary education at East tration. She is employed as a ern Michigan University. She is program support coordinator at employed by St. Joseph Mercy the Ford Motor Co. Hospital. Her fiance is a 1985 graduate Let Waltonwood Senior Community Her fiance is a graduate of of L'ane Tech High School in help you piece it together Eastern Michigan University, Chicago and a 1991 graduate of where he studied public rela the University of Illinois at tions. He is employed at Joyce Chicago with a bachelor of sci Julius and Associates Inc. ence degree in mechanical engi A May wedding is planned at neering. He is employed as an WALTONWGOD Old St. Patrick's Church. engineer at the Ford Motor Co. St. Raphael Catholic Church in A June wedding is planned at Garden City. Redefining Retirement Living 3250 Walton Bhd. 2000 Canton Center R Banquet facilities Flom-vd ^LohtmtUaa oam/y <$hari and Co. "Adjacent To Laurel Chapel" .25 )TS. experience in wedding flowers and Ulwclire r'aalihrs For Your Heading! reception decor. Silk & fresh designs. y'tfrt&e/^ 391OO Schoolcraft Rd. Reasonable prices. IVmiliful floTcr.8 al Livonia 313464-0500 (Sue) 734-465-4428 Shan Baloe {Vfr'L. fiKxicr.ito prices IVivii! flc"rcr>>. centerpiece* WARREN VALLEY BANQUET CENTER DEDICATED TO EXCELLENT POOD AND PERSONAL SERVICE Party blossoms (\ f L i ((is i hf >r\Yi v i WSCATFD bv.Vi k'- H.x,y.:. K- Gcifcxmsr <\Scv JkwU.v^, .•; Vi-.r> • b; i.v; !Interested in owning a Harley. script and Grant Hill auto as teacher, registrar.arid com Davidson motorcycle? How about graphed basketball. puter consultant at the high getting some tickets to Detroit There also will be theme bas school and lent her expertise to Red Wings of the University of kets, needlepoint, crystal, jewel the annual auction for many Michigan football games? ry, weekend trips and special years. . ' -:-'--:'.'<- ' {The price could be right if events as well as a day on the Co-chairs for the event are Al yfiu're the highest bidder at the television set with Garagiola and and Judy Brankiewicz of South- ljtth annual Mercy High School withMike Hoifeld of AVXYZ^TV field (daughter Carrie is in the auction, "Mercy and Me." Channel?. ! : Class of 2000) and Ed arid ^This year's auction will be Sat /Tickets for the event cost $75 Nancy Moeller of West Bloom- urday, Feb; 28, at the high each and include the silent and field (daughter Leah is iri'the school, 29300 Eleven Mile Road, live auctions, a strolling buffet, Class of .1998, while daughters al Middlebelt Road, Farmington open bar and afterglov/ party. Kristeri graduated in 1993 and ^tills. The event will get under The : Mercyaires and Mercy Lindsey in 1996). lay with liturgy at 4 p.m. in the Mimes will provide(entertain Mercy Chapel. The silent theme ment during the auction, and The Auction Steering Commit auctions will start at 5. pVm. arid members of the Mercy, Orchestra tee includes Gregory and Denise will close at set intervals will be featured during the after Even of Farmington Hills throughout the evening; glow' party, which includes (daughter Paige is in the Class 'Master of ceremonies will be desserts arid coffees. . of 1998), James and Ann Miller Steve Garagiola of WDlV-TV To order tickets brio donate of Bloomfield Hills (daughters aftd Joseph DuMouchelle of auction items, call Marilyn Cor- Amy is in the Class of 2000 and DuMouchelle Galleries will be bett in the Office of SpeScial Katie graduated in 1997) arid trie live auctioneer. Events at (248) 476-8020, Ext. Joe and Mary Lou Nbwak of iln addition to the motorcycle 253.; . . Northville (daughter Beth Ann g£mes tickets will be leases for Tbe auction is the largest will graduate in'98). Corvette and Cavalier convert fundraiser for the Farmington The Committee members ibles, a large screen TV," pool Hills high school and helps offset include parents, staff, alumnae table, seaside condominium in the difference between tuition and friends of Mercy. They have Jamaica, tickets and.air trans- and actual cost of providing an had the job of soliciting adver >rtation to the "Oprah* show in education. tising and gifts to make sure the Oh, Mercy: Showing offsome ofthe items available at the annual Mercy High ghicago, Stanley Gup memora It is dedicated to the late Sis auction reaches its goal of School auction; "Mer^ and ^ who worked on bilia, an autographed "Seinfeld" ter Constance Banks who served $100,000 this year. acquisitions, and auction co-chainiJudy, Carrie and Al Brankiewicz. * NEW VOICES -Sam arid Beth Aneed of Gar Arbor, Grandparents are John ton and Vivian McMahan of of Carlton announce the birth of He joins three brothers, Chad, Gress of Belleville announce the den City announce the birth of and Salty Getz and William arid Woodhaven. Great-grandparents Jacob Tyler Nov. 30 at the 11, of Wyandotte, and Tyler, 9, birth of Alannah Marie Hill- Samantha Rae Dec. 21 at the Jenny Curtis, all of Canton. are James and Betty Getz of Birthing Center at Garden City and Ian, 17 months. Grandpar Gress Dec 4 at the Birthing Berthing Center at Garden City Great-grandparents are James Renovo, Pa. Hospital. Grandparents are ents are John and Ginny Koch of Center at Garden City Hospital. Hospital. She joins a sister, and Betty Getz of Renovo, Pa., Brian and Cassandra John Wayne and Nancy Wallace, Jill Canton and Frank and Patricia She joins a sister, Ariel, 28 Tara, 9, arid a brother, Eric, 5. and Verlin arid Beatrice Curtis son of Garden City announce Matherly and Leonard Brown. Maida of Southgate. Great- months. Grandparents are Grandparents are Al and Ann of Dearborn. the birth of Emily Elaine Dec. Ty and Kelly lies of Livonia grandmothers are Elsie Mariani Richard and Sandra Gress of itarnos of Garden City, Rima Thomas and Cynthia Getz of 16 at William Beaumont Hospi announce the birth of Dana Ann of Dearborn and Genevieve Redford and Don and Rose Hill A}ieed of Westland arid the late Kentwood announce the birth of tal in Royal Oak. Grandparents Nov. 28 at St. Joseph Mercy Hos Maida of Southgate. of Belleville. Ray Aneed; Thomas Eugene Jr. Jan. 1 at are Joe and Joyce Johnson and pital in Pontiac. Grandparents Mike and Tina Miller of Stephen and Jayme Schmitt >Todd and Kimberly Getz of Butterworth Hospital in Grand Gary and Jeanne Kashian, all of are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Makowski Westland announce the birth of of Livonia announce the birth of Canton announce the birth of Rapids. He joins a sister, Garden City, and Tom Hill of of Middletown, N.Y., Mr. and Anthony Nathaniel Dec. 3 at Kessa Marie July 16 at Bots- Ulake William Jan. 9 at St. Samantha Marie. Grandparents Canton. Mrs. Richard Porter of Water- the Birthing Center at Garden ford Hospital. She joins two sis Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann are John and Sally Getz of Can David and Andrea Wallace ford and Eileen lies of Frankfort, City Hospital. He joins two sis ters, Keira, 4, and Kylie, 1 1/2. 111. Great-grandmother is Angela ters, Shae, 4, and Kayla, 1. Grandparents are Chris and Ambrose of Livonia. Grandparents are Jerry and Kathy Schmitt of Garden City Russell and Charlene Reid Penny Jones and Penny and and Marilyn and Bob Beisiegel mas^m^S^'.^e^'i Ar^i-i- smid of Jackson announce the birth of Larry Miller, all of Wayne. of Florida. Great-grandparents Zachary Tyler Dec. 3 at the Bill and Janet Dempster of are Madeleine Bennett of West- Birthing Center at Garden City Livonia announce the adoption land and Johnnie and Helen Belt Hospital. He joins siblings, of Kayla Marie Rong. Her par of Wayne. Jennifer's Angela, 9 1/2, Brittany, 7, Kylie, ents traveled to Wuxue in the William Ferguson and Dian- f DREAM THEMES 2 1/2, and Cassidy, 1 1/2. Grand Hubei Province of China in early na Johnson of Garden City ) parents are Don and Linda September to bring her to Livo announce the birth of William \§> Pwtite* Jo* 1&a \§> Childers of Canton and Stan and nia. Kayla was born Nov. 6, Rodney Ferguson Dec. 5 at the 70STUMES& THEMES Pat Reid of Livonia. 1996. Her grandparents are Tom Birthing Center at Garden City ENTERTAINMENT John and Tara Belken of and Dolores Dubiel of Westland Hospital. Grandparents are (240) 542T7?64 Garden City announce the birth and Clifford and Jean Dempster Letta Waltsgott, Billy Little, Jennifer SochacVI # of Sean Nicholas Dec. 30 at of Livonia. Ronda Miller and Larry John Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. Donald Hill and KrUta son, all of Detroit. &$^&i&^J&Es& >Jlb^i^dsS^ -Jz-i wxA ranniroiciirDimiraicnirDicnirairaT Attention Book lovers! 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But what Matthew was diagnosed with knew was that the man whose wa realty want to do la gat tha maaaaga out leukemia on June 3, 1997, and lap he chose to sit in was good that cancer It th* No. 1 kilter disease of chlk now. receives chemotherapy at banging stuffed toys togeth daily, either intravenously, er.;. ' dra)n.' • r .». orally or through the spine, as "This time we worked on MricDeVdre part of his 130-week treat sacking the quarterback; next ment. time we'll work on some '•— Leukemia Life Researcklnc. The cancer attacks blood- moves," Robert Porcher told forming tissue, bone marrow, the 2-year-old Farmihgton resi lymph nodes and spleen. The dent. memorabilia and travel and teer organization and the sin disease is in remission, and A Detroit Lions defensive entertainment packages. The 8 gle largest contributor to child Matthew has a 65 percent lineman for six years, Porcher p.m. sit-down dinner will be hood cancer research at Chil chance of a five-year survival was at Children's Hospital on followed by the always-popular dren's Hospital. rate, according to Laurie. . Michigan last week to visit dessert table, raffle and danc "But what we really want to "We still lose 25 percent of some of the youngest victims of ing to the music of Vizitor. do is get the message out that our children to cancer," she childhood cancer, including Joining Porcher as guests cancer is the No. 1 killer dis said. These little people don't Matthew* who has acute lym will be Rich Fisher, Denise ease of children." get the attention they should. phocytic leukemia. Dador of WXYZ-TV and Lila In fact, it was Sharon who Childhood cancer doesn't get Arranged by Leukemia Lazarus of WDIV-TV, who are contacted the Detroit Lions the research dollars it should. Research Life Inc., it was the serving as masters of ceremo organization in hopes of getting "For you to be able to say you first time the Rochester Hills ny, and soccer star Bryan "The one of the team members to want to do this ... bless you. I resident had ever visited the Goose" Finnerty. help with the benefit. Her let don't have to power to use my Detroit hospital. He focused his More than 1,000 people are ter was passed on to Porcher, face or body to educate people, who was on his way to San so it's important to us to have -*! time on visiting children on the expected to turn out to help '*: oncology floor, offering words of raise $80,000 for childhood Diego, Calif., to see the Super you say this matters to you." encouragement and auto cancer research. Tickets for the Bowl and then Hawaii for the graphed pictures. dinner-dance cost $60 each and Pro Bowl. Porcher deflected the compli "When I walked into the are available by calling Eileen "I found the letter in my bag ment with a "no thanks need rooms, I couldn't get over how Surma at (313) 581-5647. and read it on my way back," ed." The father of 3-year-old Porcher said. "I said, 'Oh, man, Morgan feels he is doing a lot if upbeat the kids are," Porcher Dedicated to research said. "I play a game and I may I have to call as soon as I get he can get some of the children The nonprofit organization is back. I hope she hasn't found to smile. be sore the next day, but it will dedicated to the elimination of go away. To see how strong someone.'" That was no problem. An 11- childhood cancers through "We are blessed to have you," year-old Lions fan waB grin they are puts in perspective research at Children's Hospi what I do." said Sharon. "We knew you ning from ear to ear after tal, and since its inception in were going to be a part of us, Porcher whispered in his ear Porcher is the honorary chair PHOTO tTBUCDtVOO 1981, LRL has raised more you just didn't know." and even threats of tickling of LRL's 17th annual Evening that $2 million. What's the fuss?: At times 2-year-old Matthew Qoldi of Hope dinner-dance, slated But such was not the case couldn't get him to reveal the "Ninety-seven cents of every with Matthew, who was diag message. was a bit bewildered about the hoopla surrounding for Saturday, Feb. 28, at Lau dollar we raise goes to rel Manor in Livonia. nosed with acute lymphocytic But Porcher did on the way his new found friend, Detroit Lions defensive end research," said Eric DeVore. leukemia in June 1997. His down to the outpatient clinic. The evening will begin at He and wife Sharon were Robert Porcher 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and a mother, Laurie, a nurse at "He told me he played foot instrumental in starting LRL neighboring Harper Hospital, ball and was a running back," running backs for lunch. today. I plan on popping in silent auction filled with sports in 1981. "We're a totally volun "just knew it wasn't good" Porcher said. "I told him I have "I'm glad I came down here from time to time." i • •» Open: M-F10-6; Garden & Nature Store Sat. 9:30-5:30 Sun: 11-3 Come See Our New Nest! •Custom Blended Seeds • BHHouse* P CATER 1J • BirdFeeders • BHBaths' Statuary •Thistle 4TNS& Feeders • DacoratfceYardAccsrts • Specialty Feeders •WWCNmM'&mdWe ( )¥CHARA< • Suet & Suet Feeders • *» PASTIES • SUBS • SALADS • BURGERS I «sM4<^Tasty Tray Kowalskis ll ^H5r?> ciu:\i: MODI R\ lUKim c ,»04 WAYNE ROAD V. 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ANDREWS NOW OFFERING 734/459-8181 ' We Welcome You To A f i« IMS WORSHIP SERVICES! EPISCOPAL CHURCH Full program Church 16360 Hubbard Road JUv. Ricturd P««tr>, fuxor Uvc*la, Michigan 48154 R The Observer & Eceentricl THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 *17 RELIGION CALENDAR • ' • • * ' • • • » . • -••.'"'." listings for the Religion Calerh for tba last six years has served Manual" and ^Raising Your Tuesday, Feb. 24. Cost will be $2 dar should be submitted In wriir as campus minister and dean of Woman of Year Child, Not Your Voice." He also for adult* and $1 for children Ing no later than noon Friday for students at Cincinnati Bible Col is executive director of Growing under age 12. Dinner will be fol the next Thursday's Issue, They lege and Seminary, Together Ministries. lowed by evening prayer at 7:30 can be mailed to Sue Mason at The seminar will coyer many For more information, call the • p.m." - 3625X Schoolcraft, Uvohla basic elements of spiritual church at (734) 455-0022. : FANCAWfUfffK 48150, or by fax at (734) 591- growth - assimilating the Word OUESTPMUCHEII : St. Robert BeHarmineChurch 7279. For more Information, call of God, prayer, fasting, journal- (734)953-2131, Bishop Ruediger Minor of will serve a Shrove Tuesday All- ihg; spiritual retreat and devp- Moscow will preach at 11 a.m. Ypu-Can-Eat pancake supper 5v KAHVUTmil WVIVAL tional literature. Lunch will be Sunday, Feb. 22, at Metropolitan 7p.m; Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the $ Full Gospel Church is hosting provided, For more information, United Methodist Church, 8000 Fr. George T. Stromske Building a flarvest Time Revival with call the church office at (734) WoodwardI'Ave.jDetroit. * at the church, 27101 We«t evangelist Jay Boyd at 7 p.m, 464-6722. ; Appointed in 1992 to a new Chicago, at Inkater Road, Red- ' Friday-SatVirday, Feb. 20-21, TAME OAME DINNER Episcopal Area for Russia, Minor ford. Sponsored by the St. Jude and 11 a,mi. and6p.m. Sunday, . ." Faith Lutheran Church will - will share \yith the congregation Circle, the cost is $3.75 for; $ Feb; 22, at the church, 291E. have a Tame Game Dinner at 6 the future of the United Method-. adults, $3.25 for senior citizens ^, Spring St., north of Main Street p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the ism in light of the vote of the 60 years and older and $2.75 for j./ and east of Mill Street in Ply- parish hall of the church, 30000 Duma (Russian Parliament) last children 10 years and under. / v mouth's Old Village. Boyd of Five Mile Road, Livonia, the September regarding the hew "•.>..-..''' .''.-S-a-.- Elizabeth, Ky., will preach and cost is $5 for adults and $3 for religious denominations whose, Wednesdays during Lent, St, "V minister each night with special children. Participants should evangelistic efforts have upset Paul's Lutherah Church will H singing and worship. For more bring their best "domestic" (or the Russian Orthodox Church. have a soup and salad dinner 6-7*; information, call (734) 463-0323. ethnic) main dish arid/or dessert. Nursery and child care will be p.m., followed by worship, at the > EXFtmENCHMQOD Vegetables, breads and salads provided. For more information, church, 20805 Middlebelt Road, * 1 Canton Community Church will be provided, There will be call (313) 876-7407.'. at Eight Mile Road, Farmington * begins its seven-week series cartoons for children and a vari- * CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Hills, ;• i •E^eriencing God" with Pastor ety of activities for frustrated The radio series, "What is This Oh Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, a[ Eric Moore beginning M 9:16 hunters and fisherpersons. Christian Science and Who Are worship service with ashes and / a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. Proceeds will go to a Faith fami These Christian Scientists?" is communion will be at 7 p.m. \ j ,21, with the topic "Kingdom ly for medical expenses and the being broadcast at 1:30 p.m. Subsequent Lenten services will -I Employment" at the church, money will be matched by AAL Sundays of WQBH-AM 1400. be titled *We the Jury* a retrial * 41600 Ann Arbor Trail (between Branch 3177 through its "Help The topic will be "How do Chris of Jesus. Subpoenaed as witness^ LiHey and Haggerty roads), Can ing Hands" program. For more tian Scientists deal with.finan- es will be Paul on March 4, Maryj ton. It continues with "God information, call the church rial concerns?" on Feb. 22, "How Magdalene on March 11, Judas ' Speaks" March 1, "Crisis of office at (734) 421-7249. do Christian Scientists feel on March 18, Nicodemus on '.;.-» - Belief oh March 8, "God's Chiro- BLOOD DRIVE about recreational drugs such as March 25 and Caiaphas oh April* :i practic Ciinic** oh March 16, marijuana, alcohol and tobacco?" 1. Subpoenaed as members of { : A Red Cross blood drive, spon •Kindness Outreach Sunday" on sored by Aid Association for Top honor: Joyce Gdtravalldk hasbeen named on March 1, "How do you know the jury will be members of St. * • March 22 and "Experience Pays" Lutherans Branch 6058, will be "Lutheran Woman of the Y^ar^f^l99^byHgsa^i- , there is a GM?" on March 8, Paul's.' •;.. •;-:;-'/;•'.":"•,. •»;• on March 29. For Jnore informa held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, na-Tabor Lutheran Church in Redford, Garraval- "How can a true Christian A free Will offering will be ' tion, call the church office at Feb. 21, at Christ Our Savior : church be made up of lay me ru accepted for dinner. For more * lah was among S&tMtherahw ! :(734)456-6022. LutheranChurch, 14175 Farm- Detroit metropolitan area chuhhesqn^ iht^rcoric bers without clergy?" March 15, information, call the church at UtVfOASNiOHT ington Road, Livonia. Walk-ins 1 "How can any religion be scien- (248)474-0676. ' - St. John Bosco Church will are welcome. For more informa gregational organizations to he honored dtp fy? ' '",. tific?": on March 22 or "If Chris , have a Vegas Night 7 p.m. to tion, or to register to donate, call chedhotiJan<20^dttheRoyalty'^^rreri. ^ ^ tian, Science heals, why aren't The Congregation Beit Kodesh midnight Friday and Saturday, the church office at (734) 522- people flocking to it like they Sisterhood will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-21, in Sheltreau Hall, 6830. flock to material medicine?* on Tuesday, Feb! 24, at the syna BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST March 29, gogue, 31840 W. Seven Mile 12170 Beech Daly Road, Red- Redford, and at 11:15 a.m. at St. The drama will be presented by ,; ford. There will be games of Bethany Suburban West, a "The Christian Science Sen Road, Livonia. Following the Catholic organization which pro Aidan's Church, 17500 Farming- Full Gospel Temple, Gateway tinel-Radio Edition" also can be meeting, a video ^Yiddish : blackjack and Detroit craps, a ton Road (north of Six Mile Assembly and Taylor Assembly. roulette wheel, hourly 50/50 raf vider spiritual, social and sup heard at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on Karaoke" will be shown, featur port assistance divorced and sep Road), Livonia - call Val at (734) Admission will be free. For more WAAM-AM 1600. The conversa ing a sing-along of old Jewish fles starting at 8 p.m. and the 729-1974 - for coffee and conver information, call (734) 421-0476. big 6 wheel, Admission is $1, arated Christians, will meet at 8 tional program dipcusses'current songs. Guests are invited. p.m. Saturday^ Feb. 21, to hear sation at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MARR1AQE SEMINAR public topics as well as shares Refreshments will be served. with food and beverages avail Archie's Family Restaurant, able for a cost. Barb Owston speak about "You Dr. Duane Cuthbertson will healing through prayer from Are Your Own Best Friend" at. 30471 Plymouth Road (east of speak about "How to Correct people all over the world. LCNTEN SEMES MCIPIES UMINAR Merriman Road), Livonia, and The Lenten series entitled "By St. Kenneth Catholic Church, Your Spouse and Get Away With LENTEN SIASON : Memorial Church of Christ 14951 Haggerty Road, south of for pinochle at 7 p.m. every other It* at a marriage enrichment My Hand? For My Sake!" wUl be; : will have a Spiritual Disciples Friday - call Rose. St. Martin Episcopal Church's held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Five Mile Road, Plymouth. seminar offered at 6 p.m. Sun Lenten season will start with a \ Seminar with Shawn McMullen There is a $4 charge. Call Rose •BOOK OF LIFE' day, Feb. 22, at Calvary Baptist Feb. 25-ApriI 1 at St. James children's Mardi Gras pageant Presbyterian Church's McCal- 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, at (734) 464-3325 for more infor The Garden City Assembly of Church, 43065 Joy Road, Can Feb. 21, at the church, 35476 at the 10:15 a.m. worship service mont Chapel, 25350 W. Six Mile* mation. God will present a real life ton. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the church Five Mile Road, Livonia. Cuthbertson is a professor of Road, Redford. Each week there* • The group meets on Sundays drama, "Is Your Name Written 24699 Grand River. will be a different Biblical visi- i '• McMullen has had experience for breakfast and Mass - 10-a.m. in the Book of Life," at 7 p.m. psychology at William Tyndale The church will also have its with churches in Indiana, Ohio College, a conference/seminar tor. Call the church at (313) 534ii at the Redford Inn, Five Mile Saturday, Feb. 21, at the church, annual all-you-can-eat pancake 7730. • and Kentucky for 20 years and Road west of Beech Daly Road, 1075 Venoy Road, Garden City. speaker and,author of "Marriage and sausage dinner. 5-7 p.m. \ i DRESS ECTORY Find tliiise sites on the World Wide Web - Brdught to you liy the sf. of O&E Oii-Lint: T To get your business On-Line!, call 313-953-2038 ON-LINE!. CHILDREN'S SERVICES FROZEN DESSERTS Chamberlain REALTORS—ht^y/www.chanTtteriainrealtc«.oom SL Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center------hrtpy/oeon!ine.com/svsf Savino Sorbet— —-—-—httpyAvww.sorbeLcom Cornwea 4 Company—httpy/www.rrychiganhon^ n»* 4> ,L,'J ,..-11 m& Bv N¥* The Observer & Ecceniricl THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 :gjr CHRISTINA FUOCO cent women, men and children in my family," he said. "I didn't go many of the churches throughout and call their congressional rep •'You may know STAFF WRITER a nation already suffering from to the seminary until I was 28.1 the metropolitan area" a8 possi resentatives. that tho official pot3l- ^^Members of the major faith the tragic consequences of seven was involved in things/ before ble. "My hope is that we're taking communities in metropolitan years of sanctions," according to that? That's an essential part of "There's going to be demon this very strong posture so that tiorioftit#*oat Detroit Monday urged President the statement, "We believe that the gospel is the struggle for jus strations across the country in there will be reasonable conces majority of churchoa Bill Clinton to work entirely our government must not sup tice. opposition to this," Nolan said. sions and then we'll back off" It opposed to this Jwthin the mandate of the Unit- port the use of food and medical "The basic measurement for "You may know that the official Nolan said, "I think President •: \ & INSIDE; Boys swim listing, 0$ Outdoor column, C6\ L/W Page 1, SectionC r % i (i.t..' ;\ J '» > < . I.M >n tin- wH> http: . observer ecccntric.com Thursday. February 19. 1998 OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE Hoop shoot champions Six age-group champions were crowned among a field of 65 in the Livonia Parks and Recreation annual Hoops Shoot Contest "held Feb. 10, at Frost Middle School. '••• Mike Allie defeated Steven Robin son, 100-77, win the the Boys 1344 age group. Deanna DeRoo defeated Sarah Blaine, 73-55, for the Girls 13- 14 title. In the Boys 11-12, Mitchell Jelonek edged Brad Schmidt, 51-50, for the title, while Robin Whalen Outscored Roy St. Clair, 45-28, to capture the girls title. In Girls 9-10, Lauren Trusell top pled Carly Gorny, 62-47, while Brad Hodges won the boys over Osama Abulhassan, 87-78. • On Jan. 24, five teams were crowned in the Livonia Parks arid Recreation and Livonia Junior Athlet ic League local NBA 2-Ball Competi simVHWvt&wYtxkism. tion held at Churchill High School. Western Lakes m^V,WestlandJohn Glenn's John Eedulehak Winners among the 124-team field included Gregory Neil and Chris 'leuwijor an 18-3 decision andthei52'p6undJLitle, while Livp? Brock (Boys 15-17); Rachel Elbon and Lauren Merian (Girls 12-14); Jon nia Stevenson's Dan Seder (right photo) edged Fqrrnirigtoh's Hamilton and David Hottum (Boys Jerry'Lenta,' :8-7, for the 135-pound crown. See story onpageC2. 12-14); Carly Gorny and Amy Trdha (Girls 9-11); and Brandon Grieve and Eric Pacifici (Boys 9-11). Winners advance to represent Livo nia in area competition Saturday, Feb. 28, at Southfield High School. In like Flint, 90-84 Youth hockey champs The Livonia Pee Wee AA Knights, coached by Jim Boloven, earned its second straight berth in the state Mott storms back to deny S'craft conference title tournament in as many years with a 3-1 win Monday over the Lakeland BY C.J. RISAK UI know it's discouraging for School before the second half was half over. to 86-84 — the Ocelots did not score Hawks at Edgar Arena. SPOBT8WB1TER craft, but our guys just played well in And Mott, limited to four three-point again. Led by tournament MVP TOny It was all there for the taking. the second half. That's the best game ers in the first 20 minutes, found its Melson's 25 points topped SC. Derek Peraino, the Knights also 'defeated And Schoolcraft College's men's bas I've seen at any level." range. McKelvey added 21, Pete Males (from the Hawks (2-1), Livingston Light ketball team could feel it. A champi At halftime, Schmidt's feelings were In a span of seven minutes, the Garden City) netted 14 and Emeka ning (6-1) and Plymouth Spawn (3-0). onship was within the Ocelots' grasp. far different. His Bears scored the Bears outscored SC 30-11 — using six Okonkwo had 12. Other members of the Knights But it slipped through th^ir fingers. game's first seven points, then went three pointers, four of them by Alex Spivey led all scorers, pouring in 35 include: Adam Bierly, Tommy A 20-point SC lead at the half melted napping. With 14 minutes left in the "Spivey, to tie it at 72-all with 6:48 to for Mott (including eight threes). Eric Boloven, Justin Dunii, J.T. Katikos, away under the heat of Flint Mott CC's half, they led 14-8. go. Thompson had 19. ' Adam Miller, Roger^Moody, Steve high-intensity defense and red-hot That's when SC got its game in gear. SC never again had the lead. SC had 16 turnovers in the second Nelson, Jacob Norwood, Jason Price, three-point shooting, as the Bears A 19-1 run pushed the Ocelot lead to They stepped up their pressure on half and 22 in the game, shooting' 55 Chris Ryan, Scott Sparks. Kyle Suse- clawed back to claim a 90-84 triumph 27-15 and had Mott reeling. Poor defense and they shot the heck out of percent (32-of-58) from the floor. witz, Ryan Vandette and Brett Wednesday in Flint. shooting (12-of-35, 34.3 percent from the ball in the second half," said SC Mott had six turnovers in the second Veasey. The win assures Mott of at least a the field) and turnovers (11) plagued coach Carlos Briggs of Mott's effort. half and 17 for the game, and made19? Assistant coaches include Jim share of the Michigan Community Col the Bears in the first half. "Our guys did a great job. They gave of 32 floor shots after the break (&9A Kroetsch, Ted Katikos, Curt Downs, lege Athletic Association's Eastern But not the Ocelots, who converted their hearts to this on Sept. 2, and they percent). Dave Susewitz and Emil Sparks. The Conference championship. The Bears 21-of-38 first-half shots (55.3 percent) played their hearts out tonight." • LADY OCELOTS 61, MOTT 55: Theresa team manager is Craig Dunn. while committing just six turnovers to The Ocelots certainly never gave up. Cooper scored 18 points Wednesday to lead the are 21-5 overall, 13-2 in the conference. Schoolcraft women past host Flint Mott. :> •' SC slipped to 12-3 in the conference, take a 51-31 advantage into the inter In the final two minutes, they had four mission. chances to forge a tie, but Kevin Mel- Schoolcraft is now 13-12 overall and ^-6 (n 23-6 overall. the Eastern Conference. . - AAU boys hoop tryouts This is my seventh year here," said Those numbers were reversed in the son missed a jump hook from the base second half. For the first six minutes line, and then they committed Mott falls to 7-20 and 4-11. "'•':*. Boys AAU basketball tryouts for Mott coach Steve Schmidt, "and I've Crissy Harmon and Amber Tackett.each never seen anything like this; School after the break, SC kept Mott in check; turnovers on three consecutive posses chipped in with 10 for the lady Ocelots, who led ages 13-and-under will be from 4-6 the gap was still 19 (61-42). But the sions. p.m. Tuesday, March 3, and Thurs craft is a very good team . .. it's not 34-27 at Intermission. . -' day, March 5, at East Middle School like they fell apart, It's just that my tide was turning. After Melson's two free throws with Michelle Season tallied a game-high ?1'for in Plymouth. guys persevered. The Ocelots made nine turnovers 2:19 to play — which narrowed the gap the Lady Bears. Participants must be born on or after Sept. 1, 1984. Players who are seventh-graders and born on or after 'Mo has a good feel for Sept. 1,1983, are also eligible. FOr more information, call Bob de the game. She doesn't \ Bear at (313) 459-0543. ' turn the ball over, makes good decisions and hits Devon-Aire registration the open man. She's been The Devon-Aire Softball Associa very, very valuable. She's tion, celebrating its 40th season this Worth 40 points a game summer, will hold registration for and without her we're not boys and girls ages 7-18 from 6*8 p.m. BY BRAD EMONS ors. in contention for a league Tuesday through Thursday, March 3- STAFF WRITER "Mo has a good feel for the game," 5, at McKinley Elementary School, You can't blame Mo Drabicki for day Valparaiso coach Keith Freeman said. title.' 9101Hillcrest, one block north of Joy dreaming from time to time. "She doesn't turn the ball over, makes Road, in Livonia. ; The thought of lining up against a good decisions and hits the open man. Keith FrvemanJ Registration cost are $30 for the top ten team like Tennessee or a Con "She's been very, very valuable. She's Valparaiso Coadh first participant, $25 for each addi necticut has certainly crossed the mind worth 40 points a game. Without her tional player. Cost includes team of the 5*foot-6 guard from Valparaiso we're not in contention for a league shirt, cap, trophies and season-ending .(Ind.) University. title." '.picnic.'".' '\.,\ ; "I didn't think we'd be doing this Drabicki is not vocal, but prefers to lead by example. The turning point in the season may with a torn anterior cruciate knee liga Practice starts in early May. Each well," said Drabicki, a Livonia Steven have occurred Dec. 28 when the Cru ment (suffered in the MCC Tourna team plays 12-15 games, two son High product, who is leading the "She's very quiet and that's kind of unusual for a point-guard," Freeman saders took on Southeastern Confer ment). '. '..,-' evenings pei< week in June and July, Crusaders to their best season since ence foe Arkansas. the season climax is the all-star 1991-92 when Valpo finished 20-9. said. "But she has the respect of her "I did a used a half-crossover move, games and picnic only July 25. , "The NCAAs are on the back of my teammates. She's been our captain the Rated as as high as sixth in the RPI and then a stutter-step and it went the last two years and has done a good job. ratings, Valpo took the Razorbacks to other way," Drabicki recalls. /!£ was For more information, call (313) mind, but we're just taking it one game overtime before losing, 77-69. pretty hard to take, but a lot of people 525-5173. .atatime," And being the only senior, the team looks to her to provide leadership and "That was our biggest game and we were glad I had the whole summer to The proverbial sports cliche, for sure, got a lot of confidence from that and rehab. but the school's second all-time leader she doesn't shy away from that." Freeman said Drabicki, the team we've been winning since (12 of 13)," "But I did not play well until the end Adult softball leagues in assists and second leading scorer said Drabicki, who averages 31 min of last season." this season has reason to be optimistic. leader in steals, is headed for All-MCC The City of Wayne Parks and post-season honors, utes per game. "We played hard and we Drabicki started all 26 games last Recreation is accepting team registra The senior has guided Valparaiso to held our own, and it gave us a lot of season, averaging 9.1 points and 4.6 an 18-5 overall record and 12rl mark "Nobody in the league can do as tions from 8:30 a.m.-lO p.m. week many things as she can do," Freeman self-confidence.", assists per game. days at the Wayne Community Cen heading into tonight's Mid-Continent Drabicki, who led Stevenson to She has since ditched a cumbersome Conference first-place showdown at 23-; said. "I can't say enough good things ter, 4635 Howe Road for the following about her. She's been a fine student- records of 19-2 and 19-4 her junior and knee brace. leagues: Women's (Monday evenings); 2 Youngs town (Ohio) State. senior years, chose Valparaiso over "It's easier to play without it and it's "This season has been great, we're athlete and replacing her will be diffi Men's (Tuesday evenings C-D, Thurs cult." Oakland University and the University easier to run — before it was hard to day evenings C-D and Friday going for 20 Wins," said Drabicki, who of Detroit-Mercy. drive to tho basket," Drabicki said. averages 11 points, while shooting 80 Drabicki, who carries a cumulative evenings D-E); Co-Ed (Wednesday 3.64 grade-point average in accounting, But the coach that recruited her, And the Valpo coach has noticed a evenings); Men's Over 40 (Wednesday percent from the free throw line, aj^g-. Dave Wolter, abruptly left the program difference. mented by a team-high six assists per will graduate on time this spring. and Friday evenings). But first there is some unfinished just before the season opened and was "She's recovered that quickness and game. "A lot of the girls who were here replaced hy Freeman, who went 16-11, has looked very good," Freeman said. The cost is $395 per team. The cost last year as freshman, and everyone business on the basketball court. includes 14-15 games (season starts The Crusaders can win an NCAA 16-11 and 14-12 in his first three years. "She's pretty much back normal. But clso, has improved. No one stands put, there's still pain in the knee after play May 4), one umpire per game, official but we're playing great team defense," tournament berth by capturing the Playing 20 minutes a game her icorekeeper, playoffs, all-star game, freshman year, Drabicki eventually ing an extended period of time." Drabicki, the only senior, has led the MCC playoffs, which start Feb. 28 and along with league, playoff and all-star conclude March 3 in Moline.ill. worked her way into the lineup as a Drabicki, who was an All-Area golfer Crusaders five times in scoring. She fult'time starter her sophomore year. awards). matched her career-high with 23 on Valparaiso, employing a fast-break and standout soccer player at Steven For more information, call Keith Feb. 11 in an 81-77 win at Buffalo, attack and man-to-man defense, has And she has not missed a start in son, plans to return to Livonia follow* Alexander at (734) 721-7400. outscored its opponents by an average three seasons,despite going down in ing graduation and enter the job mar- earning MCC player-of-the-Week hon the final game of the 1995-96 campaign of 74.6-66.4. Please DftAllCkt, C3 w _u4- •-•-»— • J±~- ^nn &®i£ti:':ii t^Mmmm IR The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 HIGH SCHOOL WRESTUNQ ROUNDUP •*; iiiittlllJyjLii^j^^Lililiimii trumps Salem ymwm uu» mmmm «•*<- 'd#6. Jan Taylor (fH). 151; flft>: J«ff dac. frtu ieMtaa (NF). 117. AtoraaMt (JO) phwatf H* MaittM (WLC). life jpnn Fadulcnatt (JO) by technical a^ftMMftiln MeK Ma*» (WLW BNWM to tw Maim wrottewafci (WLW), is 3; m. jo*BavmourtP).*««. MaA InMen LaPointa (LC) ptnned J.D, Hit Anam iaran (NV) by tachoteai fan 2l*rli*wim (WLC), 4:84: fifth: Jason . TMM aaa*** 1. Northvllla, 24*.S; 2. 16 win Western Lakes title nv Scott Aubfy (WLC), 2»«; «M* >m Cow ml (NY) dac. EfK Qraane (PS), 12-2; Plymouth Satam, 221 5: 3. Wailad LaKe Haixtaraon (PS) dac. Trevor Ctwk* (NT), S- 'a******•••»••* Oatacti (P) dtt. Sean W«*t«ti. 1*6; 4. Uirant* ftawnaoft, 145.5; 2: UNP Oarte* i*mh (Wuw) : B^iUCHARDL. SHOOK high school individual districts day action. the finals of a tournament. • fft/mytom& on Saturday. PROFILE He recently won his third He also won the Observerland •:•:::.. tfKere are students in high Next fall he'll be making the Western Lakes Activities Associ Tournament in his weight class. ~'i j-sdhoolj there are athletes and most difficult transition of all — ation title in a row. Moreau knew Sueda was going pounds as a junior and sopho "He's very quiet, a silent lead to be special the first time he " •/: there are scholars. going from Spartan to Wolverine more. Last season he was run- •?'•%'}; Katsuhiko Sueda of Livonia as he begins collegiate life at the er on our team," Moreau said. saw the undersized youngster nerup in the state at 103 pounds. battling on the mats. ^¾' Steyensonl is one of the rarest — University of Michigan. It will be tough to reach that "I'd say he leads by example. '-I a scholar-athlete. What he'll major in, Sueda level at 112 pounds, but ifs pos ' "He's really, really a great kid "You just knew he was some isn't sure; according to Steven to coach. He's dedicated. He body who had talent," the • |; ; He exemplifies what learning sible. |; is a)l about. ; son assistant wrestling coach never misses practices. Stevenson assistant coach said. He wrestled at barely over 80 "He was really slick. '' . He's learned how to set; aside Bob Moreau. "I've sat down and pounds as a freshman. "He and Dan Seder, another of oiur four senior co-captains, pret 1 nicknamed him TS that first v v^turiB for study, disciplined him- talked to him about that. But he What's that you say? There is ifself to accept the rigors and sac- doesn't know right now. ty much have wrestled year year, because I couldn't pro no 80-pound weight category in nounce his first name, He wres '-..I^ifi^es that riust be made to "He's got a brother attending wrestling? round. They went,to wherever Michigan right now who played there was open wrestling at tled underweight as a sophomore ;'.;.'• s jbiecome a top-flight athlete and Correct. But Sueda wrestled at Katsuhiko Sueda ; -, discovered the joys that come soccer at (Livonia) Churchill. other schools." by maybe five pounds." 80 pounds anyway — only in the Last season Sueda led the Uvonla Stevenson • ?: i from expanding^^ one's horizons. Whether Sueda will wrestle at 103-pound weight category, Among his personal accom I ' ,'.; {Not only does the senior Spar- Michigan isn't certain, either. plishments this year are a sec Spartans takedowns, escapes F Needless to say he wasn't "He's one of a kind. Scholar, r --:•' f .\t«n have a grade point average It/s the least of the reasons why thrown into that battle only but ond in the Trenton tournament, and reversals. He is likely lo do athletes like him don't come; ^/above 4.0 (on a 4-poiht scale), he's going to College. a couple of times. first at Garden City's tourna so again this season. around every day. He deserves; ;• i ;he's also an exceptional varsity • "We're not just proud of his He's hopeful of getting an aca Sueda will take a 35-3 record ment, first in the Plymouth all the recognition he can get." •:i.:uathlete. >--. "•,- '•;.'•'.':;' demic scholarship. Salem tournament and third at wrestling ability," Moreau said, He gets it, too. Every time he . into this season's state meet "but also of what he does in [Sueda is finishing, up his Sueda, of Japanese descent, is along with an overall high school the Detroit Catholic Central steps into a classroom — or onto I season as a. varsity wrestling at 112 pounds this record of 128-23 through Satur Invitational — the first time in school. TC really excels academi a mat. ^wrestler, beginning the state: year afjeer competing at 103 two years he didn't make it to cally. : :'tLii i WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION Trojans runner-up in Metro NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING • The Conimittee on Health & Human Services Committee will hold a public Ob8erverland teams Livonia Franklin of East in 30 seconds; and wins hearing on an ordinance to establish environmental health standards for ClarenceVille and Lutheran High' Mike Manning (heavyweight), who the conduct of body airta procedures, to regulate the eatablishment and Westland each made strong show pinned Matt Barranca of Harper Even in a year when its 'U practice of body arts services; to authorize the environmental health ings Saturday in the Metro Confer Woodsin3:53. ' rocks because Sarada had to division to enforce these standards ahd regulations by inspection, licensing . ence, wrestling tournament finish Heavyweight Matt Meyer of dual meet record doesn't beat Jeff Wheeler in practice of practitioners and permitting for body art establishments; to provide for ing second and third, respectively. Lutheran Westland pinned In-Gil reflect it, the Redford Catholic two out of three matches just suspension and revocation of licenses and permits; and to provide for Harpe^Woods, ranked among Lee of Cranbrook in 4:26 for the Central wrestling team is still to get in the lineup. misdemeanor and civil, infraction penalties for violations and certain the state's top teams in Division IV Warriors' other individual crown. the class of the Catholic "He sealed it for us," •S: requirements and prohibitions of this ordinance. • with a 17-0 dual meet record, won The Warriors also had four other League. Rodriguez said. "Jeff Wheel At ito meeting to beheld: :..- •.'•.'.'" the.Metro at Bloomfield Hills runner-ups: Eric Falkenberg (119) The Shamrocks, who have a er's been beating Sarada until $: Thu^ Cranbrook with a team-high 198.5 fell to Scott Lincoln of East; 16-12; 7-13 record against one of the the last week. He hasn't been - Wayne County Commission, Hearmg Room 402 "•".' ',-'•':•' points;''. Ryan Mo8er( 145), who fell to toughest schedules in the a regular." 600 Randolph, Detroit, MI "'.' *- Ciarericevjile was second with Justin Dattilio. of Harper Woods, state, had four champions and "It makes a big difference 163.5 followed by Lutheran West- 13-7; Jason Hempel (152), who was finished with 169 points. when you pin the first-round You may direct any questions to the^Commission Clerk's Office, 400.Wayne pinned by Brian Veresa of Harper , •y- CountyBuilding, 600^^^ Randolph, Detroit,^^MI 482^(313)22^0903. land (150.5), Cranbrook (113), *Host Birmingham Brother through,' Rodriguez said. '•'•f>v Macomb Lutheran North (99), Woods in 1:17; and Scott Archer : Rice was second (146.50), fol* The Shamrocks' other indi PoNuh: F*bni«n» i»,lWS -.'-; ;-..'' '; --. : Harper Woods Lutheran East (171),: who was pinned by Harper M ; : .' :'" •'-' -. •.''•••'•- •' '-•••.".-'. "-'• ' .'••'••.": uw«< lowed by Orchard Lake St. (94.5) and Rochester-Hills Luther Woods'Mike June in 2:33.' vidual champion was sopho DUAL MEET RESULTS Mary's (143.50), Madison more Mitch Hancock, who an Northwest (8). Heights Bishop Foley (110), "We were seeded third and UVONIA CIARENCEVIUE 42 beat Rice's Jeremy Barrios, .wound up second, just an excellent HARPER W000S LUTHERAN EAST 3* Harper Woods Notre Daine 12-7, to win at 135. Fab. UatCtartfKavflta (80) and Dearborn Divine day," Clarericeville coach Todd 103 pound*: Danny Tondreau (C'vllle) p. Hancock pinned three of the Skinner said "Overall we really Rudy Domlnlch, 1:48; 112: Will Mczak (LE> Child (55). four opponents he faced. wrestled well." ; won by default; 11*: Sanjeen Mahablr (IE) Junior heavyweight Casey Rodriguez was also pleased : won by default; 128: Eric Tondreau (C'vllle) Clarericeyillej enjoying its best won by default; 130: Dave Lemmon (C'vllle) p. Rogowski remained undefeat by the performance of captain season since 1982, took home;two John Lawrence, 1:39; 140: John Jones (LE) ed in 38 matches and was Matt Petersen, who reached individual titles and three runner- dec. Matt Welhl, 8-0; 146: Ben Wells (LE) p. named Most Valuable the finals at 170 pounds up finishes. Steve Morris, 1:52; 1S2: Matt Agar (C'vllle) p. 8rad Smith, 5:43; ISO: Bill Jones (LE) dec. Wrestler after beating St. before losing to Kice's Kevin '. Sophomore Danny Tondreau Tony Rachoza, 8-6; 171:Adam Marcum Mary's Andrew Tippiris, 9-2, Herrington, 11-8. (103 pounds) avenged two earlier (C'vllle) p. Matt Franklin, 0:41; 18»: Walter in the finals. It was only Petersen's fifth defeats to Lutheran Westland's Ragland (C'vllle) p. Jerry Peti, 1:01; 416: CC coach Mike Rodriguez Ben Brown to gain the title, 9-5. Drew Sablnowskl (LE) p. Steve Rotenheber, outing of the year as a shoul 1:20; heevywaltfil: Josh Rose (C'vllle) p. said Rogowski's chances of der injury has hampered his Junior Walter Ragland (189) Gwaylarid McClenney, 1:05. won his division for the second advancing far in the state progress. CiarencevHIa't dual rnaat record: 9-9-1 tournament get better each straight year, raising his record to overall. "He's a slick young man, a 31-8 with 23-8 a technical fall over UVONIA CLAfftnCCYHlf 72 "week.' real true captain," Rodriguez Mike Schicnke of Lutheran North. UTTMOWN HOTTHWEST « "Casey's going to beat a lot said. "He made it all the way rat, 11 at dafaJnoaviRe of people," Rodriguez said, to the finals but couldn't gut it At 130 pounds, Lutheran West- 101 pwmda: Dan Tondreau (C'vllle won by land's Andrew Ebendick outlasted defautt; 112: double void; Ut: double void; "He has a heart of a champi outanymore.** Clarenceville'8 Dave Ijemmon with 12«; Eric Toodreau won by default; 140: Dave on, is a terrific athlete. You The Shamrocks are favored a pin in 5:31. Lemmon (C'vllle) won by default; ISf: Oan don't quit easy on yourself LaClerc (C'vllle) won by default; 140: Matt to win today at Southfield At 160, Clarenceviile Tony Wa*M (Cvllla) won by forfalt; 14»; Stave Mor- when you're an outstanding Lathrup in the Division I Rachoza edged Will Jones of East rl» (C'villa) by default; 1*3: Matt Agar athlete." team district. in the semifinals, 9-8, before losing (C'vllle) won by forfeit; !#•: Tony Rachoza Rogowski's sparring partner They open with Southfield to Richard Eriksson of Harper (C'vme) p, Ryari Whllford. 0;32i 171: Adam in practice, junior Brocc Nay- Wooda in the championship, 6-2. Marcum (C'vIHa) p. Aaron BaMwIn. 0:12; it*: with the winner taking on Wartar Ragland (C'vtii.) p. Jason Van Dyke, smith, won at 189 pounds. The Trojans' Dan LeClerc, who Lathrup. 1:39; 21*: Steve Rotenhaber (C'vllle) won by Naysmith, 32-2 overall, beat Rodriguez is encouraged by fell to Dave Johnson of Lutheran datouh. St. Mary's Andy McDonald, North, a pin in 4:01, in the 135 uvowu cui»attciytu «a his team's progress, which 13-2 in the finals. final, LeClerc earlier up»et second a^w^^^aB^ap^^^BjBjgjp a^^w^i^ai ^a^Ha^pf^a^aa^^^^^^^ «SHP includes a 50-46 loss last seed Ryan Deramo of Harper •a*. • at Owiswaa* "Brocc and Casey beat each Thursday to one of the top Woods, 11-9. It* a**j*4a: Dan Tondreau (Cvllla) p. other up every day," teams in the state - Clark Aaron Johnaon. 0:40; 111: *am Wong (»HC) . Josh Rose (215) lost a heart- won by datouK; life CM* wfttan (SMC) wem Rodriguez said. "Neither one ston. breaker in the finals to Brian by Ottfanm: Xl»: Tatauya SaKal (BHC) dac. is that much bigger than the "The guys ere just starting trie Tamsraau. 9 *; ll*)i dave Lammon other. They come out even, Walch of Lutheran North, 4-2, in IC'villa) p. Ban idmooda. 337; 121: Oan to come around," Rodriguez overtime. laCfta* (p. Matt ftamiUla, 1:3*; M«)t Clay split right down the road." said. "We have a good shot to t9mmm loMtlwi «IM* 1t78) Clarenceviile third places went Co4t**0«i (BHC) p. Matt WaiM, 3:42; 14B: Rodriguez said 130-pounder get there (the state tourna 34224 Mlchloan Av#nu« to: Erie Tondrvau (125), who deci *** M«Tt» (C'vlH*) p. *dart> MHMr. 1:20; Ron Sarada provided the dif ment) for the first time in sion Micah Boar of Lutheran West Iff: «TM Or«y (BHC) p. 0*«rfa doattaa, ference, winning his division •yn« MIcFiloan 46184 land, 14-9; Matt W«ihl (140), who l:t4; ilti Tony Ra*b*ia (C'vllia) wan by some time. We've been shelled f da***; Itti Adam Mnum (C*vWa) won by with a pin over Phil Abejean «11 year long, now they're decision John YUahakli of Harper dt*Mt; MM Waltar Ragland (CVftta) p. Matt in 1:28. The win was a pleas starting to come around." Woods, 4-2 (in overtime); Adam Kdiatr. t:44; It* Jatn Roaa (Cviua) p. ant surprise for the Sham 722-4170 Marcum (171), who pinned Matt fttfJMrt HMHtaan. 0:47; aaanaaaajm ln-41 L«a(BHCl waittoy da«Mit. $-;i*i-.'-' $if" ••• ' i W:<\ "..•'.: ^MMMM^M mmmmm mvfmm^ <> 7-' The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1998 U**f B0Y3 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP 'Xi*:ix]*.\. <-w- »*fctt W.L. C*r*r* « Joftrt DanO'Meara ^Marty Budner You Can't Beat Our Line-Up! These guys understand hometown sports. High school sports Tickets Are $22.50, $16, $1 % $8 is what they do. And they do it well. Whatever the game— football, basketball, hockey—they're there every week. They And Are Available At give you the whole story (not just highlights), backed by vivid The JbeLpuisArena Box Office, photography,—talk about teamwork! 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And TA<> Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 (W)CS v4 Il'j felt I.8 .¾¾. .¾. 1J.vljtf., Jf^ Saturday, April 25, at RECREATION AND FUN •"a UPCOMING Local 735 UAW Hall, A recreational get-together Hamilton to speak 48055 Michigan Ave., one for teens and adults who ;M EVENTS mile west of Belleville Road are disabled will be the sec • ••-. '••K^VW- „K,f • . "••'-,•'T^ir^.y'- TRACING ROOTS in Canton. Entertainment ond Friday of each month •f ^1^^5/]1.._ - ' The Wayne County Metro by Sherman Arnold and at the Westland Bailey Candidate for governor. Edward T. Hamilton, a 1998 Chapter of the Michigan Interstate Band with trib Center. (734) 722-7620. didate for governor, will speak to the Westland Democrat Association of Retired ute to Elvis and other HOURS SKAT1NO 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Westland Historical, C* School Personnel will meet guest stars. Cocktails are The Westland Figure Skat Community Meeting House, 3702$ Marquette, one buck at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. at 6 p.m. with dinner at ing Club is forming an burgh, Hamilton is an executive committee member of 'alt Genealogist Ruth McMa- 7:30 p.m. and dancing 9 Adult Introductory Preci p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are County Democratic Party He was a Democratic nomims hon will present a program sion Team. The team is for County executive in 199p. Hamilton plans to launch a met with some tips on tracing $20 a person, $35 a couple those who want to have fun your roots. The meeting and $15 per retiree/senior with other skating adults Work program for the state's governmental operations. Ms will be held in the auditori citizen. For ticket informa and get good exercise. upgrade Kindergarten through 12th grade education and um of St. John's Episcopal tion, call (734) 729-8681, Practices are 6-6:50 a.m. library system. Hamilton joined the Democratic POH9JOML- „ ^. Church, 1655 S. Wayne (734) 728-9737, (734) 282- Saturdays. All levels are Kennedy-for-President volunteer. He is the new-vehicle and mm .09$$, , Road, just south of Cherry 1841 or (734) 721-4710. welcome. For information, uct launch manager at the Chrysler Technology Centen\^^^^^^T [irjill, in Westland, No reser call (734)722-1091. f vation is needed; refresh -J ,—. ' * - " '^™fi ments will be served. VOLLEYBALL. AT THE Open volleyball is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays on participating or volun burgh. ers, Liberty Park, Preaby- ' SELMEFENSE FOR KIDS LIBRARY for those age 18 and older with the other pupils teering, call Shabaura MONTHLY MEAL terian Village and Carolon A self-defense seminar for 6:30-8 p.m. the second and attending Mondays and Cobb, (734) 722-3660. The Wayne Ford Civic Condos, etc., are eligible for children will be held by cer BOOK DISCUSSION fourth Friday of each Wednesdays. A Friday transportation to bingo if , The book discussion group League schedules its senior tified black belt holder month at the Salvation enrichment class is also meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. they have a minimum of v] Kelly Perkins of Garden meets 7-9 p.m. the third Army, 2300 Venoy, West- available. The preschool is five players. (734) 722- " ; Tuesday of the month in HISTORY ON on the first Sunday of each City Saturday, Feb. 21, in land. All skill levels play at 1421 S. Venoy, West- month at the league hall, 7632. St. Matthew Lutheran the community meeting just for fun. There is no land. (734) 728-3559. VIEW room of the William P. on Wayne Road, two blocks School, on Venoy north of charge. Baby-sitting is pro YVVCA READINESS WESTLAND MUSEUM south of Ford, for people 50 Ford, Westland. She will Faust Public Library of vided. For information, call Westland. Join the group The YWCA of Western The Westland Historical and older. Cost is $5 for CLUBS IN cover life-saying prevention (734) 722-366Q. Wayne County Early Museum is open 1-4 p.m. members and $7 for non- and the "break away and by signing up at the Recep ACTION tion Desk. Participants are Childhood School Readi Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne members. The meal get away? techniques. Par ness Program is available Road, between Marquette includes beer, beverages, CNADD ticipants will also receive a expected to have read the books and to be prepared to SCHOOLS to 4- and 5-year-old chil and Cherry Hill. (734) 326- dancing to Big Band music, CHADD of Northwest self-defense packet. The Wayne County meets the discuss them. OPEN HOUSE dren. The YWCA is at 1110. and door prizes. (734) 728- seminar will be 10-11:30 26279 Michigan Ave., 5010. first Thursday of the a.m. for children from 5 to Upcoming books for discus St. Damian Catholic FRIENDS MEET Inkster. (313) 661-4110. Friends of the Westland DANCE FUN month throughout the 8 and noon to 2 p.m. for sion include: School, 29891 Joy Road in school year at the Livonia those 9 and older. Children March 16 (Monday), Laurie Westland, will host an CHARTER SCHOOL Historical Museum meet 7 Westland Shopping Center p.m. on the second Tues hosts a senior citizen dance Civic Center Library, who register in advance King, The Beekeeper's open house and registra The Academy of Detroit- 32777 Five Mile. CHADD. will receive a certificate. Apprentice." tion, from noon to 2 p.m. Westland, an days of January, March, 11 a.m. the first Monday of May, July, September and each month in the lower is a nonprofit, parent- Fee is $20 per participant. April 21, Michael Connelly, Sunday, March 8, for entrepreneurial and busi based, volunteer organiza To register or to obtain The Poet." grades kindergarten ness charter school,,serves November at the Westland level auditorium, Wayne Meeting House, 37091 and Warren roads. Coffee tion whoee aim is to better more information, parents May 19, Margaret Atwood, through eighth at the kindergarten through sev the Uvea of individuals may call Perkins at 266- "Alias Grace." school. Call (734) 427-1680. enth grade. The school Marquette between New- and refreshments will be burgh and Wayne roads. served at 12:30 p.m. The with attention difficulties. > 0565. MURDER MYSTERY PARTY GARFIELD COOPERATIVE emphasizes a basic educa Call (313X438-3099. J tion with business and Information, president Jim dance will end 2 p.m. The Garfield Cooperative RAILROADUNA A Western Murder Mystery entrepreneurial skills. The Franklin, (734) 721-0136. dance is held on the first TOPS Preschool will hold its open Buy and swap toys and Party will be 1:30-4:30 p.m. school offers a foreign lan Everyone is welcome. Monday, with the exception TOPS MI983 Livonia is ' '; house from 6:30-8 p.m. trains at a fund-raiser Sunday, Feb. 22, at guage class, music and art, of holidays. having an open house at .. ; Thursday, Feb. 26, at Cass ^sponsored by the Ss. Simon William P. Faust Public a dress code and a comput 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, ; Elementary School, 34633 SENIOR DANCE and Jude Ushers Club from Library of Westland, in the er lab with Internet. Call Feb. 26, at the Church of » Munger, south of Six Mile Senior dances will be noon noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Community Room. Pit your (734) 722-1465 or (248) FOR SENIORS the Holy Spirit on New- ', sleuthing skills against and east of Wayne Road. TRAVEL GROUP to 4 p.m. the first Sunday March 1. Admission is $2 a 569-7787. of every month at the burgh, just north of Joy ' person, $4 a family. Food seven costumed authors Programs for children 18 The Travel Group meets Road. For more informa- \ and a detective to see who months to 5 years. For LITTLE LAMBS 1&45 p.m. every Friday in Wayne Ford Civic League, and refreshments are 1651 N.Wayne Road, tion, call Elsie at (734) 522-J available. The church hall can determine the murder more information, call Little Lambs Preschool, on the Westland Friendship 5444 or Elaine at (734) *' er. (734) 462-0135. Farmington Road in Livo Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Westland. There will be is located at 32500 Palmer dinner, a live band, beer 427-1013. Newcomers wel Road, in Westland, one TRAINING MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE nia, is accepting registra unless a trip or program is come. Training sessions are held tion for the 1998-99 school planned. Programs include and pop. Members $5, non- mile west of Merriman, one McKinley Cooperative members $7. (734) 728- PUBUCSKAKMO mile north of Michigan 10:30 a.m. each Saturday Preschool, housed in Good year. Classes meet Mon speakers, films, celebration to train library patrons on day-Wednesday-Friday and 5010. The local Toastmasters Avenue. Parking is free. Shepherd Reformed of birthdays and weekly Club in Westland urges For more information or the use of the public access Church, Wayne Road at Tuesday-Thursday morn door prizes. There is a $3 WORK REFERRAL catalogs. The computers ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. people wishing to learn the : table reservations, call Hunter, is holding open membership fee for resi Information Center Inc. art of public speaking to Norm at (734) 595-8327. are the modern-day equiva registration. Morning and Little Lambs is a nonprofit, dents, $12.50 for non-resi refers workers to seftiors lent of the traditional card non-discriminatory attend the club's weekly afternoon classes are avail dents. The group is offering who need help. The pro meetings at 6 p.m. each COIN SHOW catalog. These training ses able. Call (734) 729-7222 preschool. For informa a trip to Holland, Mich., on gram is for people interest .The Wayne Coin Club will sions take about 15-20 tion, call (734) 421-0749. Thursday at Denny's for information.. Wednesday, May 13, for ed in providing transporta Restaurant, 7725 N, present its 38th annual minutes. Library staff will LIVONIA COOPERATIVE $115, with all meals tion, yardwork, housework, coin show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. teach the fundamentals SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S Wayne Road, next to West- Livonia Cooperative Nurs included. Trip departs etc. Workers can specify land Center. For more Sunday, March 1, at the regarding use of the public Suburban Children's Co-op promptly at 7 a.m. A conti the type of work they are Nursery has openings in all ery, a preschool at 9601W. information, call John Wayne Community Center, access catalogs and will be Chicago, will host an open, nental breakfast will be willing to do and the com corner of Howe and available for questions. classes 18 months through Elbe, (734) 326-6419, any house from 1-3 p.m. Sun served on the bus. In Hol munities they want to time. Annapolis roads. Show will This training is free and no 5 years old. Located in land, the group will see serve. Chore Worker Pro Livonia bordering West- day, March 22, 3- and 4- feature coins, paper money, registration is required. year-olds welcome. For tulips,-shop, eat lunch and gram, (734) 422-1052. WEEKENDERS stamps, books, collectibles land. Call Michelle at (734) FRIENDS OF LIBRARY information, call Susan, attend the parade, then go The Weekenders family and supplies. Free admis 421-6196. on to Saugatuck for dinner The Friends of the William (734)422-6210. campers meet the second sion. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM and a boat cruise. Arrival Wednesday of the month in P. Faust Public Library FRANKUN PTSA time back at the center is ST. PATRICK'S BENEFIT meet 7 p.m. the second The Wayne-Westland Com Franklin High School, on munity School District has The Franklin High PTSA is about 11 p.m. Call the BINGO Joy east of Merriman. (313) The sixth annual St. Tuesday of each month at seeking new members, •Patrick's dinner-dance and ongoing registration for the Friendship Center for more OEMS' BINGO 531-2993. the library, 6123 Central Membership is open to The Metro Wayne Demo auction to benefit Commu preschool programs at Stot- f information, (734) 722- FREE CLASSES City Parkway. (734) 326- those who care about the 7632. cratic Club sponsors bingo nity Hospice and Home 6123. Meetings last about tlemyer Early Childhood The Showman's Dog Train and Family Development schools and community, games at 6:30 p.m. every Care Services of Westland one hour and are open to and members aren't CARD GROUP Thursday at the Joy Manor ing Organization sponsors and Plymouth will be at 6 the public. The friends also Center, on Marquette free junior showmanship between Wayne and Wild- required to have a student The Friday Variety Card Bingo Hall, on the south p.m. Saturday, March 7, at hold a Friends Shop Book in the school. Price is $3 for Group at the Westland side of Joy, east of Middle- classes for dog owners ages St. Mary's Cultural Center Sale during regular library wood. Programs include an 7-17 at 8:30 p.m. the first Early Intervention Pro students, $5 for adults. Friendship Center meets at belt. Proceeds are used by in Livonia. The event will hours at the library. Checks should be made 2 p.m. Players enjoy the club to sponsor Little and second Tuesdays of include dinner, dancing, gram, Head Start, each month through Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- payable to Franklin PTSA euchre, pinochle, bridge, League baseball teams, the live Irish entertainment, and sent to 31000 Joy, Uno, rummy and poker. Salvation Army, School for September at the AMVETS Primary Impaired program Hall on Merriman near open bar, live and silent CHAMBER and Sparkey Preschool. Livonia 48150. Light refreshments are tKe Blind. (734) 422-5025 auction. Auction items served. Call (734) 722-7632 or (734) 729-8681. Avondale. Call (734) 729- Registration is ongoing TUTORIAL PROGRAM 7580. include Red Wings, Lions EVENTS from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for information or just and Pistons items as well A free tutoring program for OEMS'BINGO JOBS AND CAREERS Call (734) 595-2660 for students is offered at the show up to play cards. The HOST LIONS as a Princess Di Beanie Friendship Center is at The 13th Congressional The chamber's second information. Salvation Army Wayne- District Democratic Party The Westland Host Lions Baby, and many retired 1119 N. Newburgh Road. Club meets 6:80 p.m. the annual Jobs and Careers CHURCH PRESCHOOL Westland Corps Communi sponsors bingo games at and new Beanie Babies. DYER CLUB second and fourth Tuesday Fair will be held from 10 The Westland Free ty Center, 2300 Venoy, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in the TOWN HALL MEETING The Dyer Seniors' Center of the month in Mary's a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Methodist Preschool has Westland. The program is M.J. Hall, 35412 Michigan Westland Mayor Robert Travel Club meets the first Family Restaurant. Infor April 25, at the Westland openings for 3- and 4-year- for students in Wayne, Ave., next to Farmer Jack Thomas is holding his first and third Thursdays of mation, (734) 326-2607. Shopping Center. Last olds in the morning and Westland and Romulus. It in Wayne. (734) 421-1517. Town Hall meeting of the each month in the center, MOTHERS OF MULTIPLE* year's event drew more afternoon sessions. The will meet 3:30-6 p.m. Mon 1998 calendar year at 7 on Marquette between BINGO AND SNACKS For information on a Moth than 2,000 job-seekers. younger pupils attend day, Wednesday and p.m. on Thursday, March Member participation Thursday. For information Wayne Road and New- The VFW Post 3323, West- ers of Multiples Club in 12, The meetingHs hosted choices include the basic land, serves snacks and your area, call Shelly Weir, by Liberty Park, at 35700 success deal for $150, the hosts bingo at 1 p.m. every (734) 326-1466. Hunter Ave., between Cen supporting deal for $200 ^^^^MMM^^m^i^ OR Sunday in the post hall, tral City Parkway and and the premium deal for 1055 S. Wayne Road at Wayne Road. Hunter is Avbndale. Doors open 9 $300. Call to reserve a The Observer Newtpftptra ivelcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community SUPPORT between Ford and Warren spot, (734) 326-7222. Last a.m. (734) 326-3323. roads. year's program was a sell groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the inforSMOKELESS BINGO ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 3S251 Schoolcraft, Alcoholics Anonymous COLLECTORS' SALE out. "Srhokeldss* bingo meets at Livonia, Ml. 48150, or by fan to 734-591-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at "Conscious Contact Group* St. Damian Collectors' sale MARCH MIXER meets 8:30-9:30 p.m. each will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat The mixer with the Livonia for the follou'ing Thursday's paper. Call 953-2104 if you haw any questions. Sts. Simon and Jude Parish Hall, 32600 Palmer, Wednesday and Sunday at urday, March 21, at 29891 Chamber of Commerce is Start: Garden City Hospital (u$e Joy, Westland. Admission scheduled for 5-7 p.m. east of Venoy, Westland. Offered are three jackpots entrance on north side of la $1; children under 12 are Wednesday, March 11, at Date and J7me: building). Men and women admitted free. Table space Joy Manor. Joy Manor is of$400,$300and$200. Location: are welcome. A 21st is available for $25. (734) the sponsor for this event NO SMOKE anniversary meeting is 421-6130. All proceeds go so there is no charge. "No smoking" bingo will be Tahphona: planned for 8:30-10:30 p.m. to Christian service. RSVP to the chamber office 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Wednesday, March 11. at(734)326-7222. COUNTRY WESTERN Additional Info.: the Friendship Center, Hugh Hayes will be the JAMBOREE 1119 N. Newburgh Road, speaker. Everyone is wel The Metro Wayne Demo Westland. Residents from come. Woody, (734) 729- Westgate Towers, Taylor cratic Club will present n RECREATION Utt oddilionot shut ifneftssary 0520. Country Western Jamboree Towers, Greenwood Tow- - • • * i " _ *mm ** ^^m m^w^^* mm^^mnr ••»• 1 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY J.9, 199$ :m "Si. ST IT f j ]^ . 'rrv ; I iJ I* i jJLll'i-Ln ul ITl T ^'iffit t Matt Seran (Radford CC) 23,24 Tim BuchtfWHMMn) Mfctt J'L ' • FoUowini H • IM «f Otaemriand boy* i)fft twlmmiflf time* ant dfvfnf aeons. Mett 2eW(N. 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I passed up a mouth of .trie river at, Lake didn't land. . * fViftPUyi Canton 1:44,82 Mike Belvltch (Salem) 231.90 North Faro**»oft &4S.46 HortKF*trtnltori 1:46.23 Chrla Cameron (Salem) 223.00 Plymouth Canton UMA* chance to get .^^^.^.^^ Michigan. - should certainly be For the most part the fish Greg Brwlunaa (Radford CC) 205 05 Redford CalhoMc Centre! 1:36.74 out on the ice OUTDOOR considered when contemplating seem to hit better on cloudy earlier this year, - ; WSMHTS a trip for winter steelhead.Steel- days, according to Stowe, who ••;^,'\:'-.-•; 200 FMfftTYlJE Dave Sutton (Bedford Union) 198.95 ; Chrla McFarland (John Glenn) 193.65 when there ies average between five and also makes custom steelhead K«hh Fefo (StevWwon) l :44 64 actually • was eight pounds on the St. Joe, but rods. ^It's best early in the morn| NtcKCor(ton(S*#fTi) 1;44,«0 100 BUTTERFLY Dan Oabrtef (N. FartNftgion) W.23 some, safe ice, 10- to 12-pounders are not ing and late in the afternoon, but f>yan M»^lr« (ftwrtofd CC) 1:48.07 Joe SubHtz (Stevenaon) ftft.M and now I might uncommon. on cloudy days they'll.bite aljt -¾ TtrnBuchynantSatetn) 1:49.11 Steve Domln (Stevenson) 53.16 Nick Soanowafct (MdfordCC) 56.03 as well put my Joining fellow outdoor writers day," he explained. "AVhen the Pete S*t*K(farmington) 1:60 20 Mark Sfriccia (Stevenson) 63.79 M ark Sgrkcla (Stevenaon) 56.16 gear away for Bill Simeon of Plymouth, Bob sun comes out the fish seem to 'Sttvepprrtrt(K»¥«n«>ri) 1:61.86 Tim Buchanan (Salem) 54.73 Nick Corden (Satem) 86.17 the season. With Holzhei of St. Johns and Jim getskittiBh.'' 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They wore black leather, black spandex, black cords, black velvet, black polyester, Get a double dose of jazz artistry black jeans, black fishnets, black che- when legendary jazz pianist .nille, Kenneth *• . Chick Corea and vibes master Cole belts and Gary Burton team up for a con- chunky silver cert 8 p.m. in the Michigan The ball necklaces. ater, 603 E. Liberty St.;Ann They were sport Arbon Tickets $30 to $20,(734) ing Doc Martens 764-2538 or (800) 221-1229. and Spice Girl platforms from beneath their used Levi 571 STORY BY LJNOA ANN >CHOMIN • STAFF WRITER bell bottoms. They had pierced Natalie Ross ordon Michaels is a lot like the lead character another play, but not this one." ears, navels and he plays in the film "Unbeatable Harold"-- Elvira Karmineke had no hint her son would even* tongues. They wore Hard Candy G determined against all odds to bring the story tually choose a career in film and theater. He wanted Superman blue metallic nail polish, to the big screen. to be a chiropractor. So it was only natural she wor MAC Alumina lipstick and glitter eye Michaels sat in the Caribou Coffee Shop in Royal ried when Gordon told her about applying to the makeup. It was East Village retro all Oak undaunted by the lack of funds necessary to pro- Neighborhood Playhouse until learning of the school's around. duce bis film. Michaels was here visiting his mother, prestigious reputation. When she saw him perform on What seemed more like a precursor Elvira Karmineke, in Westland before leaving for the stage of the New York playhouse, Karmineke real to a fashion shoot for the Salvation Reno; Nev., to shoot the film. • ' - ) ized the talent which lay buried all those years: Army on the streets of Royal Oak, was "I like, comedy* said Michaels, who's aiso directing "He was very funny when he was a child, but I really 700 hopefuls looking for a hew and producing the film. "There's so many action and never had any idea even though he played in the band lease on life. Or just looking to "Rent." shoot-em-up movies out there so why not focus on a and he could sing* said Karmineke. fWhen I saw him When the rock opera "Rent" comes to love Story and throw in a dance number and some in the play, I couldn't believe this was my son. It was : the Fisher Theatre April 8 to May 31, A Special "South PafM'video will slapstick/''^'.' '.'•.'• '•".. .."•' : '\':':.y.'. beautiful* perhaps one or more of these 700 aspir be shown during Comedy Cen A graduate of John Glenn High School in Westland, Michaels never let on to his mother, but by the time ing actors will be a part of the ensem tral's "Stand- Up Fbrftoniiy* Michaels wrote the screenplay for "Unbeatable he was playing varsity basketball at John Glenn High ble. That's what the production team of which also features cahxedians Harold* after a one-act play by Randy Noojin, School, and even before injuring a knee, the bright "Rent" was hoping for when they sched Jon Stewart and Reggie McFad- Michaels originated the role of the Elvis wannabe Off- lights were his future. After graduating from the uled a one-day open casting call at the deri, ?p.nt at.the J^lmst^ 414() Broadway. Bringing the play to film marks a nine year Westland high school, Michaels moved to Arizona in Detroit Opera House Thursday, Jan*. WoodwardAve.} (te^^Titiieis i"' commitment for Michaels, who's also acted the part on 1981 where he attended acting school in Phoenix 22. Los Angeles and Miami stages. before mcrving to New York. "We're seeking authentic kick-ass $8 in advance for the all-ages "Unbeatable Harold' is about a dreamer and hope *tt really hit me when I was a junior," said Michaels. show. Call (313) 8334700 or singers in Detroit less romantic; living 20 years behind the times in "I always sang in choir at school and was in rock because we heard Rent http;11www.99mu8ic%om 1970s clothes and platform •:• .';•/. bands in high school (Flash it's the most shoes, who's fallen in love Experience) *_\ rockin', hip-hop- When: Show with Wanda (Christine opens Wednes-v . Even though the theater pin', stompin', Cavanaugh, the voice of soul-searchin' day, April 8, and * "Babe" the pig),* said in New York holds special memories for Michaels, city in the coun continues v~. Michaels. "It's your boy try," stated the through Sunday,';} meets girl, boy loses girl, that's where he: acted in his first production, ^Pippin," casting notice, May 31. boy finds girl and lives hap* which wasblan- pily>vetf alfce^^; " v he eventually4efi in search JWherei Fisher of golden opportunities in keted throughout Theatre. 3011W. Filming is complete California's film industry. the state and out : Grand Boulevard, except for a few scenes For the last eight years he's lying areas. Detroit. postponed until March And rockin', because Dylan McDer- lived in Venice on the Tickets: Range In Beach. hip-hoppin', price from $60 to motf s shooting schedule for stompin' and the popular ABC-TV show "I wanted to get involved soul-searchin' is $24, call (248) "The Practice" conflicted with film so I had to move what they got - 645^666. with filming "Unbeatable to LA," said Michaels. "To starting at 7:15 Dance Theatre pfHarlem per Harold." McD.ermott plays make some money you have a.m., on that 18-degree morning, when forms3 p.m. at Music Hall Cen Wanda's ex-boyfriend. to go into film. I didn't want the line started forming on Detroit's terforthe Peifqrhiing Arts,350 Michaels has appeared in to be a struggling actor in Madison Avenue outside the theater. Madison Ave., Detroit. Range several episodes pf •"The theater/' Auditions started at 10 a.m. and didn't from $31.60 to $41.50, call (313) Practice* with McDermott wrap until 12-1/2 hours later - long and is currently in negotia Michaels is planning to 963-2066, or (248) 645-6666. premiere "Unbeatable after Cathy Rigby and her "Peter Pan" tions to extend his part, in cast, who were performing that night theshowl Harold" in early summer at either the Royal Oak or at the Detroit Opera House, had gone "Dylan'* a friend, it's a Birmingham theaters. off to never-never land. favor for him to do the Although far from home Natalie Ross, a senior at Churchill film * explained Michaels. now, Michaels visits Michk High School in Livonia, skipped school *His -salary would equal gan often and has no plans to audition. She signed in at 9 a.m. half our budgets • to write the state put of his and finally got to sing at 12:30 p.m. for Although this is Michaels life. In fact, he plans some Heidi Marshall, casting director of New first attempt at directing, day to produce in Detroit a York's Bernard Telsey Casting. Ross he's no stranger to. the one-act play written in New made the first cut, learned a song from screen, having acted in York: ; the show with a piano accompanist arid films such as "Air Force sang four hours later for Marshall at One" with Harrison Ford, "Because I'm from the callbacks. "Jurassic Park: The Lost Detroit, I thought it would "I always wear black pants to audi World" directed by Steven be nice to bring the pre tions - they're universal, sexy and flat Hot Tlx: The Longhorn World Spielberg, "Leaving Las miere of 'Unbeatable tering," said Ross, who saw "Rent" on Championship Rodeo comes Vegas," "Destiny Turns on Harold' here," said Broadway and heard about the casting to The Palace of Auburn the Radio" and "Hacks" Michaels. "Even though I call from her friend at Western Michi Hills Friday, Feb. 20 through with Tom Arnold and John star VwrtoBx Jot Jtanu>don' t miss the Michigan gan University. "I wore the orange Bitter winters and scraping two shirt to be seen." Sunday, Feb. 22. Tickets $18, Unbeatable love itory: Gordon inches of ice off the wind $14 and $12, call (248) 645- "I have such a vested Michaels writes, directs, produces, and The desires were intense. The com :6@66. Tbmmie FaganofLivo- interest, I couldn't let shields, I do miss the petition fierce. Nothing was going to someone else direct," said acts in a film about an Elvis wannabe Michigan summers and my deter the hordes of twenty-somethings hiais among the cowboys family* competing in the steer Michaels. "Maybe if it were and the girl of his drearns. from auditioning. Practically the wrestling competition. entire University of Michigan Musical __. please RENt,E2 COLLEGE THEATER Stratford Divided director? Director gives heart to 'A Woman of No Importance' family: Antoni Standing, 1 'Children begin by loving their par- a soul-wrenching melodrama. •. ! Cimolino entt. After a time they judge them> A Woman of Cimolino, 36, wants to emphasize Wendy of the Rarely, if ever, do they forgive them,'' No Importance Wilde's big heart. Gough as Stratford -Oscar Wilde "He said his talent went into his Mrs. Arbuth- Fettival is "A Woman of No Importance" What: Oscar Wikfc comedy-drama. writing, but his genius went into his not and Bret Wmr. Mllbafry Theatre on the campus of life," Cimolino said. "I'm interested in the guest BY HUGH GALLAGHER Wayne Stat* University, Detroit. what's underneath. He's very Tuomi as director STAFTWvm WHwi. In repertory through Thursday, Lord Illing \{i humane and caring about people. He forth* Irish playwright Oscar Wilde was April 23. was a socialist, but I think that Was worth are HUberr/t the master of the epigram, the bon TUimi: Range in price from$1 0 to $17. just lip service. He was realty a the parents #: Call the bo* office, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- humanist. His interest wasn't in eco production mot, the pithy, sardonic phrase. dey-FrWay at (313) 677-2972 of the devas of "A Many of these epigrams have nomics but in the soul." tated Gerald &*- Woman of become a part of the language, noted "A Woman of No Importance," is set played by r* X ' in the late 1800s among the aristo NoImpor for their rueful truths or their outra- Wayne State University's Hilberry Matt Troyer, w feousneas. But to produce an Oscar Theatre has recruited Ontario direc crats of England. A promising young tance.' Wilde play, you have to make the epi tor Antoni Cimolino, associate pro man has been offered the position of kneeling. It: grams seem natural even though ducer of the Stratford Festival, to secretary to the pleasure-loving, Wilde himself admitted he never let a bring life to one of Wilde's more diffi snobbish Lord Illingworth. story get in the way of a good epi cult works, a play that begins as a ?-m gram. comedy of manners and develops into Pleas* see W6MAM, fii Pv-^SF^ V IJffiiiriiiVj •' • ••' ,* j t« -V i &s/ YiV-/: W(Of*) The Observer & EccentricfTHWSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 Rent from page El Theatre Department came out arrived at 7:30 a.m., she was cappella. They sang with their nursing a bad cold* she wasn't for the auditions - many having 21st in line. The senior at Lake *Rent" tapes arid Walkmans. about to miss this audition. pulled an all-nighter at Kinko's, Orion High School also skipped BEHIND THE SCENES Sopranos, mezzos and more than "It's an opportunity".', that you H *an't just ever turn your nose up copying sheet music and prep- class to be there^ But; it's OK, three tenors. 1 ping "Rent" songs - in case they because I've got really good after he survived the first cut. African necklace with the gold at/ said Newman, who just m&de it to callbacks. attendance," she quickly chimed And when she made callbacks, beads and black leather strips Meanwhile, back in the third released her first solo debut album, "Moment in the Wind," in. :'-:'r; ''•':'• ••"•••,..' '••.••• •••'• '.•":'-.';-';; . ; Hernandez gave her justrriiet that a fellow actor passed on to floor rehearsal room, beneath locally in Detroit; "I don't have vHeather Bell and Jamie friend a 1989 penny, in keeping him years ago when they were the ornate crystal chandelier, Richards, who perform at St. With her Mariahi Carey audi-'; with their newfound tradition. shooHrig a local film together, Marshall was taking copious any kids, and I'm at a point in Dunstan's Guild of Crahbrook tion Bong firmly ensconced, Her* With his guita* in hand, Dixon On his left wrist, he wore a notes: "Not sexy for (the charac my career where I can pick up and Nancy Gurwin community, riandez had been meticulously belted out "Ziggy Stardust" by weathered leather bracelet with ter) Roger ... not quirky for (the and go where the work takes theaters, among pthers, came planning her outfit for the big David Bowies seven white seashells that he got role of) Mark ... too squeamish ... me.". prepared for. a long day of wait day for over a week: "Something in seventh graded too young ... too conservative ... If ca8t, they were all ready to ing. In the massive gymnasium- that would make me look some "Do you^ know 'Amazing too legit... not of the 'Rent' world pick up and go. All 700 of them. like registration room, they were what older and like a role in the Grace?" Heidi Marshall asked "It reminds pole of my sister M By: the next morning, before bulking on carbos,with Pep- show." • '"'•••1 '•' the baVitprie from behind her whb gave it to me," said the 22- "Kill the vibrato. It should barely making her 1:16 p.m. peridge Farm chocolate chunk rectangular table in the third year-old Oakland University come from an easy, relaxed place flight, Marshall had called back cookies, Ritz Bits and Nutter The result? Hip-hugger faded floorrehearsal room. "If not, just Shakespeare Sonnet CompetU in your gut," she directed one and worked with 40 potentials. Butters; Others imbibed on jeans, black zip-up sweatshirt, make up the words. Or, you tibn runner-up. "And if she had nervous actor in a reverse base On Feb. 6, she came back with Gator ade, Diet poke or water, cherry red crop top sporting the could just sing 'Happy Birthday! n't loaned me her car, I wouldn't ball hat. "It's all about the text." the show's director to further Or munched on pretzels, apples, .nonsensical words "Jet Curl" in But sing full out. Iwant to hear be here today." The text earned "Rent" com audition the final 15; Einstein Bagels, potato chips, lemon yellow type and her every your range .,. The thing that's poser arid playwright Jonathan Of the 15, two will be making a oranges arid Schlqtzky's Deli day silver hoop earrings peeking important is to hit that high 'C/" Larson a Pulitzer Prize, just 20 trip to New York, for final audi food from around the corner. through her long, straight ash While actors were doing group days before "Rent" opened on tions. As of press time on Mon Natalie Ross never goes.any blonde hair. And a 1990 penny Dixon did just thatj in his olive vocal warm-ups with Royal Oak Broadway April 29,1996. day, the two people chosen were where, without Kleenex arid Rico- forgobdluck. green Detroit Technology T-shirt, musician Luis Resto at the piano not yei notified. la lemon mint lozenges. After all, it was lucky for jeans and tennis shoes - and in the main room, others were Though Karen Newman of Anthony Dixon of l from page El It turns out that hig lordship is have to look at what will pay off years of hard labor on sodomy the best and worst that Wilde the good people dislikable and in the 1890s and that 50 years actually the young, man's father for the audience." charges. saw in America. make the bad people interest literally meant the difference who abandoned his mother For Matt Troyer, who plays the. "It's eerie how this play pre Wolf doesn't have to master an ing." between life and death," Cimoli before the young man was born, son, Gerald, Wilde's language, is dicts the suffering he would go English accent, but she does He said that oddly it is Lord no said. "But both had an affinity She now calls herself Mrs. the biggest challenge. through. I have a better appreci have to adapt a different voice. Illingworth who represents for women, they wrote wonderful Arbuthnot arid begs with her son "Wilde uses wonderfully eler ation for the man; He's not just "I'm trying to use standard Wilde, himself, in the play. woman characters and both real not to accept the position. Mean vated English text," Troyer said. witty, but he has this darker American dialect and trying to "The point of the play is that ly liked women." while, the young man is in love "He's well known for his epi side,"Troyer said. weed out my Michiganisms. I'm in the end, he's made to hurt," he with an American woman who grams, several of themfrom this Sara Wolf of Rochester Hills trying to make the words beauti said. "It's very weird that he Cimplino is the son of Italian represents'. all the puritanism, show. But it's not unlike Shake plays the young American ful without making them melo teaches himself this lesson." immigrants who grew up in Sud naivety.and idealism of America. speare, you've got to bring out. woman, Hester, whom she says dramatic," she said. Cimolino said he has been bury, Ontario; and graduated Cimolino is Working with a the language." moves from Old Testament to Cimolino said the play can be working with the cast since from the University of Windsor. young graduate school company Unlike other company mem New Testament in her judg directed in many ways. The witty December to get the tone just He has performed as an actor at wTio must master the problems bers, Troyer will not be playing ments of people. epigrams and high style of Lord right. Stratford but over the last few pf'playing older, playing English beyond his years. "The way I see her she's very Illingworth and his set can seem years has move into administra 'and balancing comedy with "When we're trying to act 40 or young," Wolf said. "I was just her quite attractive opposed to the This summer he will be taking tive work and directing. As asso melodrama. 45, we have to project what age a couple years ago. I remem moralistic ideas of the other on a very different kind of writer ciate producer he handles '"This is ari educational institu that's like. But when I'm playing ber how idealistic I was* my characters. when he directs Tennessee rehearsal and performance tion. I have a dual responsibility a 20-year-old, I say, 'Hey, I've ideas would change the world." "You have to choose-where Williams' "Night of the Iguana" schedules and special projects. -to the audience and equally tb been there,'" he said. Wolf said her character has an you're going and where you're at Stratford. His wife, Brigit Wilson, is an the actors," Cimolino said. "We Troyer came away with a new opinion about everything, an going to put the weight," Cimoli "Both were homosexual, or actress and they: have two chil niake sure along the*tway we, are respect for Wildeh a controversial empathy for the middle and no said. "You could make this bisexual in Wilde's case. But one dren, a son, Gabriel, 4, and all learning something. Also, we figure who was sentenced to two- lower classes and stands for both really evil.... You could make all wrote in the 1940s and the other daughter, Sophia, 2. a level of importance' in Wilde's classic of betrayal !(M Woman of No Importance" between Hancock and Forest. Oscar Wilde's play, "A Woman out-of-wedlock child on her own. • The Stratford Festival's award-winning director by Oscar Wilde continues at the Call (313) 577-2972 for show of No Importance" is the story of As the story begins, the child, Hilberry Theatre, through April times and ticket information. an Englishwoman in the late now a young'.-man', has been Antoni Cimolino has assembled a talented cast. 23. The Hilberry is on the Wayne,, BY 8^ SUCHYtA 1800s who, betrayed by her lover offered an important position by With ease and skill, the cast breathes life Into State University campus on Pass v8™^*?1™- arid rejected by society, raises an an influential man. Neither the self-centered and self-sacrificing characters know that they are father and son. When the mother learns of the arrangement, she is torn. Should risqud flirtation. anguished mother who sacrificed she let her son rise in the world Among the aristocrats is Lord her own life for her son's future. under the tutelage of the man Illingworth, the long-ago betray Gough's talent and intensity who so cruelly betrayed her, or er. He's smart enough to get are mesmerizing. She captured should she tell her son the truth? what he wants without moral the audience's heart with her inhibitions to keep him in line. impassioned speeches and silent -. The- Stratford Festival's avjjard-winning director Antoni anguish. Cimolino has assembled a tal Bret Tuomi plays the smug, Sara Wolf as Hester Worsley, ented cait. With ease and skill, self-centered bachelor with pok the object of Gerald's romantic the cast breathes life into the ished sophistication and a lazy, intentions, makes the most of a self-centered and self-sacrificing lecherous edge. role that at times is quite limit characters. His son, Gerald Arbuthnot, is ing. 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Winston Churchill's private failed to achieve madness for featured in.- BY FRANK PROVENZANQ parts, and there's plenty of disre himself, he took to teaching it to stAPF WRITER Meadow spect to go around. others." Brook The The word got out before the The high-energy play showcas And, in noting the advice to a curtain rose. Meadow Brook The* es the comedic timing of a crack- guilty man wondering what to atre^ pro aire's "What the Butler Saw" erjackcast. say; ^You're guilty, you don't say duction of would be risqu6 and challenging In the genre of farce, pacing is anything. Only the innocent Joe Orton's to whomever clutches to conser crucial. The audience can't be have something to explain." outrageous vative aesthetics. given too much time to realize Fans of "Seinfeld" will not be comedy Even prior to opening night, the absurdity and irrational disappointed. Nor will viewers of some of the more traditional the predicaments before them. slap-stick, or the farcical "What the atergoers registered their vehe Any weak link in the cast will episodes of "I Love Lucy," Butler ment disapproval. Artistic Direc inevitably have a domino effect "Three's Company," or other flip Saw* tor Geoffrey Sherman received a in slowing down the play. In pant sit-coma. handful of hate letters for simply "What the Butler Saw," there are But clearly, "What the Butler selecting the play. no weak links. SaV isn't Lucy, Desi, Ethel and Ah, yes. Theater can provide a Bruce Burkhartsmeier, Carey Fred. Nor is it Jerry, George, foil to prod the masses from Crim, Raul E. Esparza, Mark Elaine and Krammer. their slumber. Rademacher and John Seibert In "What the Butler Saw," the Apparently, the mere thought ring every nuance from a script wants of the characters are of salty dialogue and nudity was filled with irreverence, absurdi bulging along with their hor too much for those who expect a ties and biting humor. mones. The acid barbs would university theater to perform the Perhaps Esparza, the morally never be heard in prime time. t;. classics, and occasionally offer a maligned bell-hop and cross- Yet Meadow Brook's produc . * wink to contemporary realities. dresser, pulls off the combination tion is a reminder of hoW long Well, in a step toward rein of comedic timing, and physical audiences will keep attentive for venting Meadow Brook as a comedy in the finest spotlight. a play about sex and the promise place of vital and vigorous con "What the Butler Saw" pre of nudity - however brief, very temporary theater, "What the miered in 1969. It's considered brief. Butler Saw" is a promising start. Orton's best play. In a chilling No need for further rationaliz Joe Orton's play about a lech footnote to Orton's promising tal ing. If this play is offensive, then erous psychiatrist, a suspicious ent, the playwright was mur you've never watched FOX. wife, mistaken identities and dered shortly before the play Sometimes a laugh is just a opened nearly 30 years ago. laugh. Plymouth Theatre Guild's 'Sweet Charity' wows the house The Plymouth Theatre Guild heart on her sleeve and a tattoo, was trapped with in an elevator. fun with it. Discotheque lighting, ographer. The moves are sexy Jim Meade plays all three of presents "Sweet Charity," 8 p.m. comes to life with optimism and Oscar dubs her Sweet Charity, the fashions, and flower power and provocative withdut being Charity's romantic interests, Fridays-Saturdays. Feb. 20-21, Feb. a heavy dose of Bob Fosse style and sets her dreaming of a life are woven in the show, reinforc overt. Paired with the striking skillfully changing from a silent 27-28 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 22 and attitude. away from the Fan-Dango Ball ing Charity's personal turmoil lighting design, the show^deftly., thug, to a Italian-accented movie at the Water lower Theatre, 41001 Charity Hope Valentine is part room. with the moral chaos of the captures the strong moods and star, to a boy-next-door type. W. Seven Mile Road (west of 1275 incurable romantic, part co- decade. raw sensuality of the show. Meade excelled in all three roles between Haggerty and Northville dependent. An optimist despite Emily Raymond of Farmington Charity's hard-edged dance with his captivating charm and roads), on the grounds of the her life's hard knocks, she still is the quintessential Charity - The scene from the "Rhythm of hall friends Nickie and Helene, smile, winning Charity's heart Northville Psychiatric Hospital, believes she'll find true love. She sweet, optimistic, kooky, and a Life Church" \s like a scene out played by Heather Bell of Royal and the audience's applause. Northville. Tickets are $11 in usually finds it in the wrong blind optimist. She maintains an of "Tommy," complete with a con- Oak and Tani Ann Mough of Having one actor play all three advance, $12 at door. Call (248) men, and makes the most of upbeat spirit throughout the artist preacher, Daddy Brubeck, Walled Lake, were strong vocal of Charity's love interests is an 349-7110 or check out their Web relationships that are doomed play, and her energy never lags. played with a delicious wicked assets to the show, and wowed interesting twist, since all are site at http: 11 www. causeway. from the start. She captures the audience with ness by Tony Lawry of Garden the house with the duet, "Baby, alike in that they leave her high com I ptgl After being dumped into a her smile and wins them over City. Dream Your Dream." Julie New- and dry without the love she so BYSUESUCHTYA river and robbed by her almost- with, "If My Friends Could See combe of Farmington Hills, as desperately craves. Though dff- SPECIAL WRITER fiancee (still a married man), Me Now." The choreography is stunning, Ursula, epitomizes the blonde ferent personalities, they all trample her heart, and leave her "Sweet Charity," the story of a Charity has an almost fling with Director Jamie Richards and and pays tribute to the attitude bombshell with her stunning alone to bravely start her search dance hall hostess who wore her a film star before connecting producer Ed Cox have taken a and style of Bob Fosse, the presence. with a neurotic accountant she 1960s theme and have a lot of show's original Broadway chore once more. 4-i r»"v- ->-•. *.. I —. -. * - #•"# •* *- - JET provokes audiences to take a side in morality play Jewish Ensemble Theatre pre Grossman). ple...." But early in the drama the erals in the plot to assassinate of Evelyn Orbach, the entire cast sents "Taking Sides," through Having just visited the liberat This is the most disturbing major makes his own anti- Hitler, and most ironically, by delivers flawless, deeply affect* Sunday, March 8, Aaron DeRoy ed Bergen-Belsen concentration issue Harwood raises with all Semitic remark, presumably his Lieutenant Wills, (David Wol- ing performances. Theatre. 6600 W. Maple Road. camp, Arnold is convinced there sorts of more modern applica prejudices are so deeply ber>, Arnold's young Jewish Manfredi and Grossman are West Bloomfield. Performances is no such thing as an innocent tions. During the Vietnam War, ingrained he is unaware of them. assistant. especially well-cast as head-on 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays German. A culturally bereft for for instance, a great many were Tamara Sachs (Joanna Hast Though his own parents died antagonists. and Sundays, 8 p.m. Saturdays, mer insurance investigator, he vaguely against U.S. involve ings Woodcock), a half-crazed in the Holocaust, Wills is a music Christopher Carothers' set and 2 p.m. Sundays and Wednesday, never grasps the concept of art ment in the conflict, but lacked widow who seeks to testify on lover who has no problem sepa Edith Leavis Bookstein's cos March 4. Tickets $13$23 with transcending politics let alone the courage of their convictions Furtwangler's behalf, warns rating art from politics. tumes add to the production's discounts for seniors, students believes it. to do much about it. Arnold that misusing the power In Arnold's obsession to bring polish. Rita Girardi's fine light and groups, call (248) 788-2900 Though there is massive evi "After all, it's my country," of the victors to persecute the the big prey to trial, he befriends ing needs only more impact at BY BARBARA MlCHALS dence of Furtwangler helping many reasoned, "they must know innocent will make him no better Helmuth Rode (Charles the end of each act. SPECIAL WRITER countless Jewish musicians flee what they're doing." than the last regime. McGraw), the one member of Overall, "Taking Sides" is one Furtwangler's Berlin Philhar of the most thought-provoking To the victors belong the the country in the early days of "Taking Sides" abounds in Furtwangler is also strongly monic proven to be a Nazi party plays in contemporary theatre. spoils, such as the privilege of the war, the conductor's arro ironies. Arnold tries to pin the backed by Emmi Straub, member. JET's outstanding production deciding who did right and who gance only strengthens Arnold conductor's guilt on some docu Arnold's German secretary should not be missed did wrong, who is good and who obsession to prove him a Nazi. mented anti-Semitic remarks. whose father was one of the gen Under the excellent direction is evil. Unfortunately, the play pro In Taking Sides," the Ronald gram never mentions that "Tak Harwood drama about a post ing Sides" is based on a real inci war military investigation of dent, and the drama's closing Nazi collaborators, the Jewish scene only hints at the slander campaign that ended Furtwan- ROMANCE Ensemble Theatre production does a superb job of examining gler's career. You Can't Moid some difficult questions. If he was really strongly It's 1946 in the American Zone against the Nazi regime as he DEFINED. of Occupied Berlin. 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ElderMed members, $7 non-members, OUMTOL THEATRE (248) 433-1516 Includes dessert and beverages. 'Of Mice end Men,' through Sunday, ISHANQI FAMILY Preregistratlon and payment required by Feb. 22, in trie theater's Pentastar Three generations of the African- Tuesday, Feb, 24. (248) 471-8020. Playhouse, 121 University Ave. West, American family play on handmade Windsor, Ontario, Canada. $14, $12 percussion Instruments and perform AUDITIONS stuctents and seniors. (519) 253-6065 traditional dances, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, /WORK8HOP8 or capitolOrhnsi.net or Feb. 22, as part of the Youtheatre'8 http://w ww.mnsl.net/~capltol Not Just For Kids family series at the BALLET INTENSIVE FROM MOSCOW DETROIT REPERTORY THEATRE Michigan Theater, 603 E. Uberty, Ann Dmitri Roudnev, director of Chicago- 'Fences,* through Sunday, March 22, Arbor. $10. Show, in bono/of Black based BIM and former. Botshoi dancer, at the theater, 13103 Woodrow Wilson, History Month, is recommended for holds auditions and master ballet class Detroit. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and children ages 4 and older. (248) 645- for dancers, ages 12 through college, Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 6666/(734) 668-8397 for Its summer program Michigan State Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. KIDSKONCERT University, Friday, Feb. 20, at the Sunday*. $15. (313) 868-1347 Storyteller URon Williams presents University of Michigan, and Sunday, ITSHW THEATRE theatrical Interpretations of African and Feb. 22, Michigan Classical Ballet Co. 'Stomp,* Tuesday, Feb, 24-Sunday, African-American folk tales Including In West Bloomfietd. $15. (312) 440- March 8, Fisher Theatre, Fisher why a crocodile brings good luck, 1:30- 3389 Building, Detroit. (248) 645- 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the BALLET WORKSHOP 6666/(313) 8721000 Southfield Centre for the Arts. 24350 The Livonia Civic Ballet Company hosts FOX THEATRE Southfield Road, Southfield. $3.25, a weekend dance workshop with Ana 'Cats,' eight performances Tuesday-. $2.50 groups of 10 or more. (248) Lobe, principal dancer with the Sunday, Feb. 24-M arch i, at the the 424-9022 Cleveland-San Jose Ballet Company, ater. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. JON ROSS DANCE MAGIC SHOW Friday-Sunday, Feb. 27-March 1, at $17.50-$42.50. All ages, (248) 433- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, JD's Miss Jean's Dance Arts, 15621 1515 Macomb Theatre* 31N. Walnut St., Farmlngton Road (one block north of JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE Mount Clemens. Cover charge, benefits Five Mile Road), Livonia. Workshop is "Taking Sides,* through Sunday, March Turning Point Shelter of Macomb for beginning to advanced dancers ages 8, Aaron DeRoy Theatre. 6600 W. County. All ages. (810) 465-5154 7 and older. (734) 427-9103. Maple Road, West Bloomflefd. 7:30 LITTLE MISS 4 MASTER OF AMERICA p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and CLA88ICAL Accepting applications from teens Sundays, 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. (ages 13-18), girls (ages 3-12), and ; Sundays and Wednesday, Mareh 4. $13- STEPHEN ARON boys (ages 3-7) for Michigan's 11th $23 with discounts for seniors, stu Classical guitarist, 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. annual photogenic, mpdelTng*fencttalent dents and groups. (248) 788-2900 27, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. searchheIdMejwh-28-29. Portion< MEADOW BROOK THEATRE Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $12 rows 1-5, procjfide^vTffbe donated to "Make-A- 'What the Butler Saw,* a comedy about $8 general seating. (734LJj ish' Foundation. (248) 650-1741 a philandering psychiatrist who's chas rTttp://www.peus.co^r/kch PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN ing hTswoutcVbe secretary while his DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Auditions for nine men, eight women, wife has an affair with a hotel bellhop/ With conductor/denek Macal and vio three children, and several River City runs through Sunday, March 8, at the linist Sarah Chang, perform Smetana's Townspeople and Kids for Beth Henley's theater In Wilson Hall on the campus of Rodeo: TheLpnghorn World ChampionshipBodeocomes to The Palace of excerpts foam 'The Bartered Bride," •The Music Man,' 1 p.m. Sunday. Oakland University, Rochester. 8 p.m. Sibellus£vioiin Concerto In Dminor, March 1 (children only), and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays ($22), 2 p.m. Auburn Hilfs Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22. Performances B>p.m, Op. 47; and Beethoven's Symphony Monday-Tuesday, March 2-3, please be Wednesdays ($22), 8 p.m. Fridays Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Su^ No/5 In C minor, Op. 67, 8 p.m. prepared to sing and dance at the audi ($26.50), 2 p.m. Saturdays ($22), 6 seniors ages 62 and over, and children 12 and under, will receive $2 off $14 Thursday, Feb. 19,10:45 a.m. and 8 tion at the theater, 21730 Madison, p.m. Saturdays ($32), 8 p.m. Saturdays p m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and 8:30 p.m. southeast of Monroe and Outer Drive, ($32), 2 p.m. Sundays($22), and 6:30 and $12 ticketiionv Sunday ^Childrenunder two yearsofage admitted free. S aturday, Feb. 21, Orchestra Hall, Dearborn. For performances April 24- p.m. Sundays ($26.50). (248) 377- Tickets $18, $14 and $12, call (248) 645-6666. Ttei^nghxMWrUGho^ 3 '11 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $17- 25, May 1-3, 8-9, 15-17. (313) 561- 3300 pionship Rodeo features six events - bareback broiic riding, steer wrestling, $ >0. (313) 576-5111 or TKTS (press option 3) MtCHMAN PUYWRMHTS hf,tp://www.detroitsymphony.com STAQECRAFTERS 2ND STAGE 'ten Minute Plays,* a variety pack by saddle broncridingi cowgirlsbarrelracing,buU riding and calf^ NNA UNIVERSITY FACULTY Auditions for three women and one man members of the Michigan Playwrights Some ofthe,\ funniestclowns in the rodeo business, and the nation*s top SIC RECITAL for 'Extremities" by William with audience talk-back at the end, 7 trick riders will also perform. This year's theme is a tribute to the Ameri ]\h adjunct associate professor Donna Mastrosimone 6:30 p.m. (registration). p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Southfield Centre Kajlie performing an original composi 7 p.m. (auditions). Monday, Feb. 23. at for the Arts, 24350 Southfield Road can cowboy and cOwgirU te Louis Canter, adjunct Intructor; the playhouse, 415 S. Lafayette Ave., (between Nine and 10.Mile roads). adjunct instructor and mezzo-soprano Royal Oak. For performances April 17- Donations accepted at door. Glnl R obi son performing songs of 19 and 24-26. Actors must be regis PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPANY William Blake's poetry; Unette Popoff- tered by 7:30 p.m. to audition. Scripts "Julie •Johnson," Wendy Hammond's Parks, music department chairwoman, available for check-out at the Baldwin poignant story of an uneducated young (313) 561-TKTS audience members, (734) 9950530 performance by Kenny G, a sit-down^ aying two Chopin works for piano; and Theatre office. (248) 541-4832 (pother who seeks a better life for her PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD YOUTHEATRE AT MICHIGAN THEATER dinner catered by Opus One, a silent Helen Rottenberg, adjunct assistant TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE self and her two children, 8 p.m. "Sweet Charity/ 8 p.m. Fridays- Ishangi Family ensemble provides an and live auction and raffle prizes includ professor in guitar and music history, Auditions for five women and three men Wednesdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays. Feb. 20-21, 27-28, and 6 adventure in the music, dance and sto ing a 1999 Limited Edition Plymouth performing pieces by Carulll, Poulenc for Dorothy L Sayers' "Love All," an Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through p.m. Sundays, Feb. 15, at the Water rytelling of African culture, recommend Prowler, 6 p.m. Friday. Feb. 27, Detroit and Piazzola with flutist Susan Lazar, 3 English comedy of manners set in March 14. $20 Wednesdays-Thursdays Tower Theatre, 41001W. Seven Mile ed for families with children ages four Opera House, 1526 Broadway, Detroit. p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the universi London and Italy in the late 1930s, 3 and Sundays, $25 Fridays-Saturdays, Road (west of 1-275 between Haggerty and up, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at $150. (313) 226-9413 ty's Kresge Hall, 36600 Schoolcraft p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 and 7 p.m. (734) 475-7902, group sales 475-5817 and Northville roads), on the campus of the theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann LAS VEGAS PARTY Road, Livonia. Free, donations to the Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the theater, 38840 the Northville Psychiatric Hospital, Arbor. $10 at the door, (734) 668-8397 At a 7,000 square foot casino to sup music scholarship fund will be accept West Six Mile Road, Uvonla. For perfor Northville. $11 In advance, $12 at door. or Ticketmaster locations (248) 645- port the Michigan Theater, 7 p.m. to ed, All ages. (734) 432-5737 or mances Apr. 24 to May 16. (734) 464- COLLEGE (248)349-7110 6666 midnight, Thursday, Feb. 26 7 p.m. to 1 http://www.munet.edu 6302 P.T.O. PRODUCTIONS PETERSON QUARTET UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT-MERCY a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and 4 p.m. to 1 TROY PLAYERS "The Man Who Came to Dinner,' clas Featuring former principal players In the The Theatre Company presents, "Blue 8PECIAL EVENTS a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Sheraton Auditions for "You're a Good Man. sic American comedy by Moss Hart and leading orchestras in Berlin and Leipzig, Window,* Craig Lucas's comedy about a Inn on Boardwalk at Victors Way (1-94 Charlie Brown," based on the comic George S. Kaufman, 8 p.m. Thursday- "BLACK MUSIC AND MOTOWN: THE 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Rackham group of disparate characters who at the State Street exit), Ann Arbor. $5 strip "Peanuts* by Charles M. Schuitz, Saturday, Feb. 19-21, Riverside Arts IMPACT OF JAZZ" Auditorium, Rackham Building, 915 E. come together for. a Manhattan dinner evenings, $2 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 23-24, at Center. 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. $12, $9 With Thomas Bowles, 11:45 a.m. to 1 Washington St., Ann Arbor. $14-$28. party, through Sunday, Feb. 22, at the 28. (734) 668-8397 the Troy Community Center (old Troy students and seniors. (734) 483-7345 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Hilberry C, (800) 221-1229 or Eart DA; Smith studio theater on the High School), 3179 Livernois (north of VILLAGE PLAYERS Student Union Center, Wayne State http://www.ums.org McNichois campus, Detroit. 8 p.m. 16 Mile Road). (248) 879-1285 "The Dining Room," by A.R. Gurney, 8 University, Detroit. (313) 577-2321 MARDI PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, arid 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21, 2 p.m. GIANT MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET AND GRAS Family concert featuring Gemini and p.m. Sundays. $10, $8 seniors/stu Sunday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. Thursday- LEATHER EXPO Youth Artist Competition winner C ME O R. A L dents with ID. (313) 993-1130 OIXIEBELLE AND THE JAZZ CATS Saturday, Feb. 26-28, and 2 p.m. Featuring new and used motorcycles, Stephen Goto performing the first WSU WtBERRV THEATRE Seven-piece New Orleans jazz and blues "LET FREEDOM RING* Sunday, March 1, at the theater, 752 parts, accessories and apparei, 11 a.m. movement from Khachturian's "Violin ^The Compleat Works of.Wllm. Shkspr. band performs-as part of a Mardi Gras A symphonic chorale written by Fred Chestnut'St. (at Woodward Avenue, to 4 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 22r State Concerto," 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at (abridged),' 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, party, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb, 24, Jack's Wilson and performed by the Lenawee just south of Maple Road), Birmingham. Fairgrounds' coliseum and dairy build Belleville High School Auditorium, 501 Feb. 22 $10, $25 patrons, "A Woman Waterfront Restaurant, 24214 Jefferson Community Chorus, members of the $12, $10 students. (248) 644-2075 ings, 1120 State Fairgrounds, Detroit. W. Columbia, and 3 p.m, Sunday, Feb. of No Importance,* Oscar Wilde's story Ave. (north of Nine Mile Road), St. Clair Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Gardner THE WIRED FROG $6, $1 children, under age six free. 22, at Plymouth Salem High School of a woman's struggle in a mart's world Shores. Free. All ages. (810) 445-8080 Elementary School choir, and the Rev. 'Bye Bye Birdie,* 8 p.m. Thursday- (313) 368-1000/(800) 968-4242 Auditorium, 46181 Joy Road (at Canton In the late 1800s asks If a woman FAT TUESDAY MASQUERADE PARTY Larry Hutchison, followed by a lun Saturday, Feb. 19:21, at the coffee LONGHORN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Center Road), Canton. $8, $4 children. betrayed by her lover should sacrifice 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Feb. 24 at cheon, 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, First house, 21145 Gratiot Ave., Eastpolrfte. RODEO The first 250 people to purchase a tick the child's future happiness to revenge Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, 400 Unitarian Unlversalist Church, 4605 $8. All ages. (810) 498-9500 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21, and et to the Plymouth Symphony concert her-.honor, through Thursday, April 23, Monroe and Brush streets in Detroit's Cass Ave. (at Forest), Detroit. (313) 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, The Palace of will receive a free ticket to the Detroit John Steinbeck's 'Of.Mice end Men,* Greektown. Cash prizes totaling $3,000 833-9107 Auburn Hills. 2 Championship Dr. (1-75 Whalers Tuesday, March 3, game through Thursday, Feb. 26, at the the PINNER THEATER for best costumes. $10 includes live MADRIGAL CHORALE and Lapeer Road), Auburn Hills. $12- against the Sarnla Sting at Compuware ater, 4743 Cass on the Wayne State entertainment by a New Orleans Jazz "Voices and Brass" concert with the GEN1TTVS HOLE-tN-THE-WALL $18: $10 for Friday, Feb. 20. Seniors Arena, Plymouth (limit four free tick University campus, Detroit. 8 p.m. band, hors d'ouevres. (313) 96S4600 chorale and the Motor City Brass Band, "Trial By Error,* live Interactive comedy ages 62 and older, and children ages ets). (734) 451-2112 Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. PCAC PARTY 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Southfield dinner theater, through June at the 12 and younger receive $2 off $14 and WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wednesdays and Saturdays. $10-$17. Centre for the Arts, 24350 Southfield restaurant, 108E.MajnSt„ Northville; $12 ticket son Sunday, Feb. 22. Kids With a Cajun-styte dinner, silent and live "No Frills Friday,* 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. (313)577-2972 Road (between Mount Vernon and 10 $39.95 Includes seven-course dinner of ages 2 and younger are admitted free. auctions by Joe DuMouchelle, music by 27, Chrysler Theatre in the Cleary IH* THEATRE STUDIO Mile roads), Southfield. $10, $8 stu soup, bread, pasta, antipasto salad, Groups of 15 or more receive $2 off all the New Reformat Ion Dixieland Band, International Centre, 201 Riverside Dr. •A Midsummer Night's Dream,* 8 p.m. dents. (810) 445-6199 baked chicken, Italian sausage, Italian seats. (248) 377-0100 or and dancing, 6 pirn, to midnight West, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (800) Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21 and 2 PARADE OF HARMONY steak) vegetables and dessert, the http://www.palacenet.com Saturday, Feb. 21, Fox Hilis Country 387-9181 or p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 21-22 at. Two of Barbershop Harmony Society's show, tax and tip;'Beanie Baby OUTDOORAMA SPORT AND TRAVEL Club, 8768 North Territorial, Plymouth; http://www.clty.wIndsor.on.ca/cleary the TrueWood Theatre, Frieze Building,. (SPEBSQSA) top-ranking quartets, the Capers,* a children's theater program SHOW . $50, benefits Plymouth Community Arts 105 S. State St., on central campus of Gentlemen Songsters and Fred, from about folks who form a group to swap Presented by the Michigan United Council. (734) 4164ART University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Free, ^ POPS Atlanta, perform along with Four Note Beanie Babies after becoming frustrat Conservation Clubs, Friday.Feb. 20 to SCHOOLCRAFT MARDI GRAS but general admission tickets must be CELEBRATION Trump, Note-Torfus and Shindig, at the ed with standing in line waiting for new Sundayl March 1, Includes a Bluegrass DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Detroit-Oakland Chapter's 59th annual picked up in advance at the League Featuring a traditional New Orleans Beanies, Friday, Feb. 20. $9.65 for chil Festival, 7-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. With conductor Erich Kunzel, soprano Parade of Harmony, 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. Ticket Office. (734) 764-0450 meal of cajun gumbo with andoullie dren, $11.65 for adults, includes mfhi- 20-21,1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 and Katharine Terrell, tenor Kevin Anderson, 20, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at sausage and crawfish, assorted rolls luncheonpf soup, bread, salad, mosta- 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Novl baritone Lewis DaWe vdn Schlanbusch, Clafehceville High School Auditorium, and Jalapeno corn muffins, New Orleans ^OM^IT^THEm^ cJolli. chicken legs, dessert, the show, Expo Center, Novl Road (exit 162) and A Capella Chorus of Rochester College, 20155 Middlebelt Road (south of Eight mixed green salad, jambalaya with gulf tax and tip. Two Beanie Babies wilt be. l:96. $6.50. $3 children age 12 and Detroit Concert Choir, and Livingston Mile Road), Uvonla. $13. (248) 559- BWMWWIAM TEMPLE DRAMA CLUR shrimp,- tasso ham, cajun pork ribs and raffled off. (248) 3490522 under, children under five free. (800) County Chorale perform "Broadway 7082 Neil Simon's 'California Suite,* 8 p,m. JACKSONN PRODUCTIONS DINNER THE 777-6720 braised duck, and pecan masquerade, Night at the Pops: The. Music of Cole UMS CHORAL UNION Saturday, Feb. 21, and 7:30 p.n\ ATRE RECORD AND CD MUSIC and entertainment by the SCool JAzz Porter,* 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26,8:30 Sunday, Feb. 22, at the temple, 28611 Singers and Tom Saunders and the Performs Mendelssohn's "Elijah" with 'The Retirement Murders," an audience COLLECTIBLES EXPO p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28, and 3 the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. 4 W. 12 Mite Road, Farmlngton Hills. $8 participation murder mystery comedy, : 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, Saturday, Feb. 21, Detroit Jazz All-Stars, 7:30 p.m. Friday, p.m. Sunday/March 1« Orchestra Hall, members, $10 non-members. (248) Feb. 20, Waterman Campus Center, p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22» Hill Auditorium. 6:30 p.m, Saturdays through March 7, Livonia Elks Hall, 31117 Plymouth Road 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. $lO-$22. 47M410 ;____ Fiorelli's Restaurant, 26125 E. Huron (one block east of Merriman Road, 1/2 Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty 576-5111 or http://www. FAMMMtTOH PLAYERS Road (between Six and Seven Mile (800) 221-122? or River Dr., flat Rock. $28 In advance, mile west of Wonderland Mall), Livonia. detroitsymphony.com http://www.ums.org •the Helresa,' 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, $33 at the door, includes dinner, show, $3. All ages; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, roads), Livonia. $30. (734) 462-4417 QLENDA K1RKLAN0 Feb. 20-22, and Thursday-Saturday, Feb. tax and tip. Non-smoking dinner the Feb. 22, Clawson Knights of Columbus TRINITY LUTHERAN Soprano signs songs by African- 26-28, at the Players Barn, 32332 W. ater. (734) 782-1431 Hall, 870 N. Main St. (1/2 mile north "Mardi Gras Time" party with New American composers as part of Black JAZZ 12 Mite Road, (1/2 mile west of Orleans-style meal, selection of the of 14 Mile Road, 11/2 miles west of History Month celebration, 8 p.m.. CHICK COREA ANO GARY BURTON Orchard Lake Road), Farmlngton. $8. Oakland Mali), Clawson. $3. All ages. Carnival's King and Queen, entertain Saturday, Feb. 21, Kerrytown Concert (248) 553-2955 YOUTH PRODUCTIONS ment by The Tartar Sauce Traditional 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Michigan (248)546-4527 House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. Theater, 603 Uberty St., Ann Arbor. PLMWTANT WILD SWAN THEATER Jazz Band, costumes welcome but not $12 rows 1-5, $8 general seating, $5 $20-$30. (800) 221-1229 or 'Oarage,* a musical written by Park required, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at "Tales from Egypt: The Myth of Osiris," BENEFITS Students, (734) 769-2999 or http://www.ums.org end Nancy Hayden and performed by a production orginafly commissioned for Historic Trinity Lutheran church, 1345 http://www.peus.com/kch JOAN CRAWFORD TRIO Path, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, the Detroit Institute of Arts exhibit HEART TO HEART Gratiot Ave. (between 1-375 and Russell PtNOMARELU 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb, 21, Feb. 19-21 and 26-28, midnight "Splendors of Ancient Egypt takes the The 4lst annual benefit for the near Eastern Market), Detroit. $25, 6 p.m. Tuesdays to March 31, sings Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Sundays, Feb. 22, and March 1, at the audience Into the breetaklng world of Academy of the Sacred Heart in reservations required. (313) 567-3100 international pop standards in English Free. 21 and older, (vocal/piano/bass cofeehboea, 2327 Canrff, Hemtremck. ancient Egypt, appropriate for children Bloomfieid Hills hosted by Steve BUCKWHEAT ZYDtCO Italian and Spanish, also original music, trio) (248) 645-2150 $10. AH age*. (313) 365-4948 age five and older, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Garagiola, includes silent and live auc Hosts two Mardi Gras parties, 7:30 at Ardo's Grill N'Chlll, 27900 Hoover, WINOELL HARRISON TRIO and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, and 2 tion featuring Bob DuMouchelle of p.m. and 10:30 p,m, Saturday, Feb. 21, Warren. Free. (248) 582-0080 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Edison's. •Crime* of the Heart,' • heartwarming p;m. Saturday Sunday, Feb. 21-22 at DuMoucheltes Art Galleries, dinner and Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann *SWMQ TO JAZZ" 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Free. 21 story of three sisters in Hawhurst, the Towsiay Auditorium, Morris dancing to "1964: The Tribute," a group Arbor. $14 In advance. 19 and older. (Zydeco) (734) 998-8555 or Stevenson High School Jazz Band plays and older, (sax/piano/bass trio) (248) MisaMppi in the early 1970s, 8 p.m. Lawrence Building, Washtenaw playing musk: of The Beatles. 6 p.m. http://www.99music.com the music of Duke Ellington, Count 645-2150 FrWaya-Saturdaya, fab. 27 28 and Community College. $7, $5 children Saturday, Feb. 21. at the Troy Marriott, Basle and Dizzy Gillespie, as it helps INTRMUt March 6-7. 13-14. and 2:30 p.m. and may be purchased In advance at 200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy. $100, celebrate Botsford at EiderMed's 10th 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21, D.L. any Ticketmaster outlet or by calling $150, $250. (248) 646-8900, ext. 172 Sunday, March 15, at the theater, FAMILY EVENTS anniversary, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, (734) 763-TKTS. For reservations for Harrington's Roadhouse, 2086 Crooks 21730 Madison, southeast of Monroe "MAKJN4 DREAMS HAftWH' in the community room Of the Zleger backstage touch tours and audio United Way Community Services auc Road (at M-59), Rochester Hilts. Cover and Outer Drtve, Dearborn. $10, $8 for ^FPW^ i Hn ^H^E^*I*P^P*M^W fcw«wipw 1^¾^¾ i vn Center at Botsford Hospital, 28050 description for Wind or visually impaired tion to benefit youth programs features ftwdbnti under aft 18 with proper IP. Five performances Friday-Sunday, feb. Tf ease see next page •f- MMl The Observer Making contact: Please submit popular music Fuocp; all others to Linda Ghomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Continued fihom previous page Stick in the Majestic complex, 4140 adults, $7 children ages 12 and UNIVERSITY OF MlCHIQAf-VOEARBORN advance. All ages, (metal} (313) 961- Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older. ;. charge. 21 and older, (contemporary Woodward Ave;, Detroit. $12.50 iri . younger, for 'timed tickets* to the Tree Tapping, 1-4 p.m, Saturday. Feb.. MELT or http://www.96lrnett.corh (blues) (248) 644-4800 Jaa/tQp 40) (248) 852-0550 advance. 18 and older..(spoken word) exhibit. Preylew events Monday, March 28, Natural Areas staff will tap sugar FUEL 357 NICK STRANGE AND THE BARJENAKCD MIKE KAROUB TRIO (734) 996-8555/(313) 833f00L or 9, Include lectures by the owner of the maple trees, conditions will be muddy With. The Fringe, 9 p.m.' Saturday, Feb. 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; Cross Street ., 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Edison's. http://www.99muslc.com collection, three preview teas at noon, and potentially cold, so dress accord-' 21. Griffs Grill. 49 N, Saginaw, Pontlac. Station, 511W. Cross $t.> Ypsilanti. ,_ 220 Merrill St., Birmingham, Free, 21 CRISPIN HELLION CLOVER'S BIO SUDE 2 pjn. and 4 p.m., end two champagne ingly. also looking for Individuals, fami Cover charge, 21 and older, (rock) Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) and older, (cello/pfano/bass trio) (248) SHOW receptions at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $50 for lies and organized groups to volunteer (248) 334-9292 (734)485-5050 645-2150 Actor who starred in'Back to the the tea, $125 for Champagne reception, to help collect sap during the maple SUE GARNER OHIO • SHEILA LANDIS TRK) Future* and 'The People vs. Larry (248) 645-3361 or http://www.crarv sugaring season, groups limited to 20 Formerly of RunnOn, 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. With Velour 100, Flash Paper and Dion* With Rick Matle. 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Flynt* brings his slide show, spoken- brook.edu/ (248) 645-6666 people, children must be at least age 27, Magic Stick in the Majestic com Fischer; 9 p.m. Saturday, Febi 21, The? Feb. 19. Bistro 313, 313 E. Walton word performance, copies of his book CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE six to participate, programs begin et plex, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $6 Record Collector, 28143 W. Eight Mite Blvd;, Pontlac. Free. 21 and older; 8 and the Independent film 'What Is It?" Birds of Prey: Mid-Winter Break Family the Pony Barn at 4901 Evergreen road, in advance. 18 and older, (singer/song Road, Uvonia. $3. All ages, (alternative p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Friday. Feb. 27, 7th House, 7 N. Days, Hunters of the Sky exhibit, Dearborn. Free. (313) 593-5338 writer) (313) 833-POOL rock) (248) 473-8350 Agape Caffe. 205 Fifth Ave. (at Center Saginaw, Pontlac. $16 In advance. 18 Monday, Feb. 16 to Friday, Feb. 20, 2 GETAWAY CRUISER OVERTHROW Street), Royal Oak, Free, 25-cent sur and older. (248) 335-8100 or p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 and Friday, live POPULAR MUSIC With Godzuki and Supra Argo, 6 p.m. With Stepchild, Cauldron and Red Tree, charge on drinks during live entertain http://www.96inielt.com bird education programs featuring a Friday, Feb. 20, The Shelter below St, 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. The ment. All ages; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. •STORYTELLING FESTIVAL" bald eagle of turkey vulture presented THE AUTUMNS Andrew's Hall, 431 E, Congress, Palladium Music Club, 17580 Frazho Friday, Feb. 27, Edison's, 220 Merrill With Jay O'Callahan, Sheila Kay Adams by Joe Rogers Of Wildlife Recovery 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, Motor Lounge, Detroit. $5. All ages, (alternapop) Road, Rosevllle. $3.18 and older, St., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older, and Mustard's Retreat, 8 p.m. Friday, Association, live birds of prey shows 2 3515 Canrff, Harntramck. Cover charge. (313) 961-MELT or (rock) (810) 7786404 (vocal/piano/bass trio) (248) 332- Feb. 27 ($12.50): Storytelling and cre p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 and Friday, Feb. 21 and older, (alternative rock) (313) http://www.96lmelt.com PAKISTANI TAMBOURINE 7184/(248) 546-1400/(248) 645- ativity workshop with storyteller Jay 20, Hunters of the Sky exhibit focusing 369^)900 or [email protected] GILLESPIE, RASMUSSEN AND RAFFOUL 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday, Feb., 2150 O'Callahan. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, on the predatory bird world continues BALL HOG Featuring Robert Gillespie, guitarist for 23, Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 LORJ LEFEVRE Feb. 28 ($30); Bill Harley, Michael through May 3, at the Institute, hours With 10-Pound Train, D.O.C;, Fuel 357 Mitch Ryder, Gary Rasmussen, and Telegraph Road (one block north of Five With Jimmy Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m. Friday- Cooney and Patricia VereenDlxon, 8 are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and Beneath Life, 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. Canadian singer Jody Raffoul, 9:30 p.m. Mile Road), Redford. Free. 21 and Saturday. Feb. 27-28. Bird of Paradise. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 ($12.50); and until 10 p.m. (admission $3 after 6 20, JD's Macomb Theatre, 31 N. Sunday, Feb. 22, Memphis Smoke, 100 older, (rock) (313) 533-4477 • 207 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. $5. 21 and children's storytelling concerts, 1 p.m. p.m.) Friday-Saturday, and noon to 5 Walnut St., Mount Clemens. Cover S. Main St., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and THEPANTOOKAS ^ older. (734) 662-8310 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 ($6), all at p.m. Sunday, 1221 North Woodward charge. 18 and older, (rock) (810) 465- older, (acoustic rock) (248) 543-0917 With Gods Made Love and Outer Drive^ MATT MICHAELS TRIO The Ark, 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. All Avenue, between Lone Pine and Long 5154 GOVERNMENT HONEY 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, Griffs Grill, 49. With guest saxophone player Paul ages. (734) 761-1451/(734) 761*1800 Lake roads, Bloomfield Hills. $7, $4 JOHNNY BA5SETT AND THE BLUES 9 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 22, and 9 p.m. N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 2'i* Vornhagen, 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. or http://www.daddyo.com/ark children ages 3-17 and seniors age 60 INSURGENTS Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28, Bullfrog and older, (rock) (248) 334-9292 19, and with guest trumpeter Louis and older. (248) 645-3200 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, Lower Town Bar and Grill, 15414 Telegraph Road LAURA RAIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Grill, 195 W. Liberty St., Plymouth. Smith, 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 26. DANCE (one block north of Five Mile Road), 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Moby Dick's^ at the Botsford Inn, 28000 Grand River 'Rituals and Celebrations of the African Cover charge. 21 and older, (organ-dri Redford. $3. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover Ave., Farmington. $5 cover waived with COBBLESTONE FARM DANCERS Experience," a two-hour family event ven blues) (734) 451-1213 5334477 charge. 21 and older, (blues) (313) * dinner (5:308 p.m.) plus $5 drink mini Open jam for string band musicians, 4-6 that includes percussion and dance, BUGS BEDDOW BAND PATTY GRIFFIN 581-3650 : 9:30 p.m. to. 1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, mum. (248) 474-4800 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, followed by the noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. $3 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. RUBBER BAND T1MMY .; ROBERT PI PHO TRIO Third Saturday Contra Dance, 8 p.m. child, $5 family; Winter break activities Feb. 20-21. Bachelor's, 1967 C8ss 25. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann 9 p.m. Friday,- Feb; 20/ Cross Street * Lake Road, Keego Harbor. Cover p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. Saturday, Feb. 21. Pittsfield Grange. Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 25-27, feature Arbor. $15. All ages, (pop) (734) 761- Station. 511W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 4 ao.^son's, 220 Merrill St., 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road (1/2 mile 1 p.m. planetarium demonstrations, 1-4 charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 1451 or http://www.daddyo.com/ark Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) Birmingham. Free. 21 and older, (vibes south of 1-94), Ann Arbor. Free open p.m. exhibits, treasure hunt, and activi 682-2295 GRIN (734)485-5050 * and pianb/bass/drums trio) (248) 645- jam. $6 for dance, Dancers of all levels ties. Learn how to play the recorder for BIZER BROTHERS 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Cross Street SIXTEEN HORSEPOWER 2150 welcome. (734) 662-3371 (Jam)/(734) children ages 7 and older, noon and 2 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. With Two Star Tabernacle, 9 p.m. ELLEN RO AND JIGS WNIQAM 665-8863 or (734) 42&0241 (dance) p.m. $8. Register by Saturday, Feb. 21; 21-22, Pages, 23621 Farmington Road, Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) Saturday, Feb. 21, Gold Dollar, 3129 \ QUARTET POLKA DANCE Planetarium demonstrations, "Winter Farmington. Free. 21 and older; 8 p.m. (734) 485-5050 Cass Ave., Detroit. $10 in advance. 18 to midnight Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28, With dru r Jeff Hamilton and bassist Presented by Polka Booster Club of Skies,* 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays HEPCAT and older, (dark, spooky rock/honky The Rattlesnake Club, 300 River Place, John Clayt 8 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 19. America, with music by Wait Uplec at the museum, 67 E. Kirby, Detroit. With The Gadgets'and The Slackers. 6 tonk) (313) 961-MELT or Detroit. Free. All ages, (pop) (248) Kerrytown C ert House, 415 N. Orchestra, 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at (313) 87^8100 p.m. Friday. Feb. 27. St. Andrew's Hall, http://www.961melt.com 477-0099/(313) 567-4400 Fourth Ave., l Arbor. $15 rows 1-5, Pvt. John Lyskawa Hall, 6828 Waveriy, DETROIT HISTORICAL 431 E, Congress. Detroit. $8 in SLIVER GOODMAN AND THE BLUE SUIT WITH ALBERTA ADAMS $10 general s£ ing. (734) 769-2999 Dearborn Heights. $8. (248) 471- SOCIETY/MUSEUM advance. All ages, (ska) (313) 961- ROCKETPOPS 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28. Fox or http://www. com/kch 2963/(313) 561-8389 "Remembering Downtown Hudson's* MELT or http://www.961melt.com 10 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 19, Cross'Street and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY BUDSON ROCKY ROAD ADVANCE CONTRA- exhibit, a nostalgic look at what made AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. \ Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older, With Dan Kotton, 9:301^3^0 1 a.m. ENQUSH DANCE the Hudson's downtown Detroit store 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Lower Town Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) . (blues) (248) 6444800 Thursday-Friday, Feb. 19-20 i With callers Charles Roth. Eric Arnold an Icon of the city's prosperous era. Grill. 195 W. Liberty St„ Plymouth. (734)485-5050 BONNE TEMP ROULLES 201 S. Woodward Ave., Birminghi and Peter Baker, and music by David runs through December; 'Doorway to Cover charge. 21 and older. (New SMOKING POPES 9 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 25. Fox and Free. 21 end older. (248) 594-7300 West and Donna Baird. 7-9:45 p.m. Freedom." exhibit on Detroit and the Orleans-style boogie-woogie/cajun With Triple Fast Action and Menthol. 6 Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave., SUNNY WILKINSON Tuesday. Feb. 24, Chapel Hill Underground Railroad; Black Historic soul/swing) (734) 451-1213 p.m. Friday. Feb. 27. The Shelter below Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21. Condominium Clubhouse. 3350 Green Sites Tours, full and half day tours avail HUFFAMOOSE St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, (blues) (248) 644-4800 Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, Ann Road (north of Plymouth Road), Ann able for groups of 25 or more; "Detroit 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Mill Street Entry Detroit. $7 in advance. All ages, (alter BOW WOW WOW Arbor. $5. 21 and older. (734) 662- Arbor. $5. (734) 662-5158 Storyliving," including the Michigan below Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, native rock) (313) 961-MELT or ". 8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 24, Industry. 15 S. 8310 WSSS COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE Underground Railroad; "African- Pontiac. $10.18 and older; 8 p.m. http://www.961melt.com Saginaw, Pontiac. $10 in advance. 18 7:30 p.m. to midnight Friday. Feb. 27 at American Family Day" with music, the Saturday. Feb. 21. Magic Bag, 22920 SOLID FROG and older, (retro) (248) 334-1999 or WORLD MU8IC the Wayne Community Center, 4635 ater, food court, African-American mar Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $5.18 and With Plum Loco, 9:30 p.m. Friday. FebT http://www.961melt.com Howe, Wayne. $7 at the door. (734) ketplace. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. older, (alternapop) (248) 333-2362 or 27. Blind Pig. 206-208 S. First St.. Ann CAPLETON 459-5836 Feb. 21, BRIDGE http://www.961me1t.com / (248) 544- Arbor. $5. 19 and older, (rock) (734) With Anthony B.. 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21, award winning Jau in the Streets series 3030 or http://www.themagicbag.com 996-8555 ' 27, Majestic. 4140 Woodward Aye.. and Thursday, Feb. 26. Bulifrog Bar and returns to the Streets of Old Detroit HUM SPACEHOG Detroit. $12.50 in advance. 18 and COMEDY Grill, 15414 Telegraph Road (one block with flutist Alexander Zonjic. 6-9 p.m. With Promise Ring. 6 p.m. Saturday. With Bond. 8 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 26, ' older, (reggae) (313) 833-9700 or north of Five Mile Road), Redford. $3. THE ARK Thursday. Feb. 26 ($15 includes food, Feb. 21. St. Andrew's Hatl. 431 E. 7th House. 7 N. Saginaw St.. Pontlac." http://www.99musio.com ••'.- • 21 and older, (rock) (313) 533-4477 Dos FairopTa, lesbian comedy duo fea advance sales of five tickets for $65 Congress, Detroit. $8 in advance. All $10 in advance. 18 and older, (alterna IMMUNITY BROKEN TOYS turing Lisa Koch and Peggy Piatt, 8 includes valet parking, at the museum, ages, (alternative rock) (313) 961- tive rock) (248) 335-8100 Of 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday. With Merge, 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. The Ark, 316 S. 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Kirby), MELT or http://www.961melt.com http://www.961melt.com Feb. 20-21, Woody's Diner, 208 Fifth Magic Bag. 22920 Woodward Ave., Main St., Ann Arbor. $13.50. All ages. Detroit. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to JOE JACKSON JAYSTIELSTRA Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older; Ferndale. $6. 18 and older, (rock) (734) 761-1451 or http://www.dad- 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 8 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 19. and 7:30 8 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 22. The Ark. 316 * 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27. (248) 544-3030 or dyo.com/ark p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Royal Oak Music S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $10, $9 mem Checker's, 36759 Mound Road. http://www.themagicbag.com BIQ RED'S COMEDY CLUB Wednesdays; $3 for adults. $1.50 Theatre. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. bers, students, seniors. All ages, (coun Sterling Heights. Cover charge. 21 and CASH MONEY Heywood Banks. Friday- Sunday, Feb. seniors and children aged 12-18, free $27.50 in advance. 21 and older, (pop) try) (734) 761-1451 or otder. (reggae) (248) 54^6911/(810) With Bantam Rooster, 9 p.m. Friday, 20-22, call for reservations and show- for children ages 11 and younger (248)546-7610 http://www.daddyo.com/ark 264-9500 Feb. 20. Magic Stick in the Majestic times, at Mr. B's Roadhouse. 595 Thursdays-Sundays. (313) 833-1805 GRACE JONES CURTIS SUMTER PROJECT WITH CATHY "MOOSE PRESERVE POLAR BEACH complex, 4140 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. North Lapeer Road (M-24), Oxford. DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER 9 p.m. doors, midnight concert Friday, DAVIS BASH" $5. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 833- (248) 628-6500 IMAX movies showing indefinitely Feb. 20. Clutch Cargo's. 65 E. Huron. 9 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 21, Lower Town With performances by the Sun POOL ANDREW DICE CLAY include: "Super Speedway," 10 a.m. Pontiac. $23 in advance at Grill, 195 W. Liberty St.. Plymouth. Messengers 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, CLOWN POUNDERS 8 p.m. Friday. Feb 27, State Theatre, and 11:10 a.m. Mondays-Fridays; and Ticketmaster, and Chosen Books. 120 Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) Feb. 26. and La Trinity, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. With Khaki Warriors, 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Tickets "Special Effects." 12:20 p.m. and 1:20 W. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. 21 and older. (734)451-1213 Friday-Saturday. Feb. 27-28, along with 20. Griffs Grill. 49 N. Saginaw. Pontiac. at Ticketmaster. All ages. (313) 961- p.m. Mondays-Fridays: at the museum, (248) 333-2362/(248) 543-5758 THE SUN MESSENGERS grass skirts, beach balls, rafts, stream Cover charge. 21 and older, (rock) 5451 or http://www.961melt.com 5020 John R (at Warren Road), Detroit. KNEE DEEP SHAG 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 20, Tandem Bar, ers, tattoo hut, hair braiding, limbo con (248) 334-9292 JDS MACOMB THEATRE $6.75 for adults. $4.75 for youths 3-17, With Mr. Freedom X. 9:30 p.m. 651 W. Baltimore, in Detroit's New tests, and a Tiki Bar with Jamaican Red COME Open mic night with MaryAnn DeMoss, and seniors 60 and older, includes one Thursday, Feb. 26. Blind Pig. 206-208 Center area. Free. 21 and older: 9 p.m. Stripe beer, rum runners, pina coladas, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, The Shelter and special musical guest Ernie screening of an IMAX film, a visit to the S. First St., Ann Arbor. $4. 19 and Saturday. Feb. 21, Fifth Avenue. 215 W. premium margaritas, and a tequila bar, below St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Douglas, "The Acoustic Terminator," Exhibit Floor, a live science demonstra older, (funk) (734) 996-8555 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26-28, at Congress, Detroit. $7 in advance. All 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the club. 31 N. tion in the Discovery Theatre and a CHANTAL KREVtAZUK older. (R&B) (313) 873-1739/(248) Moose Preserve Bar and Grill. 2395 ages, (alternative rock) (313) 961- Walnut St., Mount Clemens. Cover short laser presentation. $2.50 for each With David Rice, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Feb. 542-9922 or Woodward Avenue (north of Square MELT or http://www.961melt.com charge. 18 and older. (810) 469-0889 additional IMAX movie. Discounts avail 27. Royal Oak Music Theatre. 318 W. http://www.rust.net/-rsteiger/sur>- Lake Road), Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 TOMMY D BAND JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB able to groups to 10 or more. Hours Fourth St., Royal Oak. $17.50 in mess.htm. and older, (reggae) (248) 85-TR0UT 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Feb. 20-21, Paul D'Angelo. Michael Jr., and Joey are: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays- advance. 21 and older, (pop) (248) TANGERINE TROUSERS SOLAS Hennessey's. 49110 Grand River Ave.. Bielaska. Thursday, Feb. 1" "ree), Fridays, and 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 546-7610 8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 24. Cadillac Cafe. Wixom. Cover charge. 21 and older: 9 Featuring Seamus Egan. Winifred Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-? .. ?); Saturdays and Sundays. (313) 577- JOHN D. LAMB 30555 Grand River Ave.. Farmington Horan. John Williams. John Doyle and p.m. Friday-Saturday. Feb. 27-28. Tommy Chunn, Steve Bill' , d V-^v 8400 or http://www.sciencedetroit.org 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Feb. 19-20. Hilts. Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) Karan Casey, 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Bachelor's One, 1967 Cass Lake Road. Bielaska, Thursday, Feb. 26 (free). HENRY FORD MUSEUM AND Library Pub, 42100. Grand River, Novi. 478-2010 The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Keego Harbor. Cover charge. 21 and Friday-Saturday. Feb. 27-28 ($12). at GREENFIELD VILLAGE Free. 21 and older; 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $15. All ages. (Irish) (734) 761-1451 older, (blues/rock) (248) 348- the club above Kicker's All American "Echoes Across the Prairies: The Feb. 21, Library Pub, 35230 Centra! MARY THOMPSON AND THE DELTA or http://www.daddyo.com/ark 4404/(248) 682-2295 Grill, 36071 Plymouth Road, Livonia. 8 Vanishing Black West," film by writer City Parkway. Westland. Free. 21 and CHILDREN BLUES BAND •THE DELTA BLUES IN DETROIT" p.m. Thursdays (free), 8 p.m. and 10:30 and producer Ann Eskridge. shown older, (pop) (248) 349-9110/(734) 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Feb. 20-21, With Eddie "Guitar" Burns and Uncle FOLK/BLUEGRAS8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 8 p.m. Sundays weekends during February, Black 421-2250 Lonestar Coffee House. 207 S. Jessie White. 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, (new talent night/improv). (734) 261- . History Month, at the museum, 20900 UFE OF AGONY Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. All IIIRD TIME OUT 0555 Feb. 21. Scarab Club. 217 Farnsworth, Qakwood Blvd. (west of the Southfield Featuring new lead singer Whitfield ages, (blues) (248) 642-2233 Third in a series of blugrass concerts, 6 Detroit. Free. AH ages, (delta blues) Freewsy, and south of Michigan Crane, formerly of Ugly Kid Joe, with 3 SPEED p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. in the Lila Jones JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S (248)262-2690 Avenue), Dearborn. Museum and village special guest Far. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. Celebrate release of debut CO with per Johnson Theatre, Oakland Community Sheila Kay. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 DETROIT BLUES BAND hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $12.50 adults, 24, The Shelter below St. Andrew's formance, 10 p.m. Friday. Feb. 20, College, 739 S. Washington, Royal ($10, $20.95 dinner show package), 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. Fox and $11.50 seniors age 62 and older. $6.25 Hatl, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $10.01 Tower Records, 1214 S. University. Ann Oak. $12. (248) 544-4903 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday- Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave.. for kids ages 5-12. free for children in advance. All ages, (hard rock) (313) Arbor. Free. Ail ages, (alternative rock) UFE ACCORDINQ TO FOUR BITCHIN' Saturday. Feb. 20-21 ($12. $24.95 din Bloomrield Hills. Free. 21 and older, ages 5 and younger and members. 961-MELT or http://www.96lmelt.com (734) 741-9600 BABES ner show package); Emmy Award-win Group rates available. (313) 271-1620 (blues) (248) 644-4800 Featuring Sally Fingerett, Megon ner Kevin meany, 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HIS D.0.0. UNCLE BOOBY McDonough, Debt Smith and Camiile p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28 ($15, TORY Celebrates release of CD with party and LITTLE RED AND BIG BLUE 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. JD's Macomb West, 8 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 21, The $27.95 dinner show package), at the performance, with special guests 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Fox and "A Communion of the Spirits: African- Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $15. club. 5070 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Power Face. NISH and 7 Days Dead, 9 Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave., Theatre. 31'N. Walnut St., Mount American Quilters. Preservers and Their All ages. (734) 761-1451 or (313) 584-8885 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. JD's Macomb Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older, Clemens. Cover charge. 18 and older, v Stories" exhibits featuring 175 pho http://www.daddyo.com/ark SECOND CITY Theatre, 31 N. Walnut St.. Mount (blues) (248) 644-4800 (rock) (810) 465-5154 tographs of varying sizes, a selection of EUJS PAUL Previews for new revue "Down River Clemens. Cover charge. 18 and older, MASTER OF NONE RANDY VOLIN AND SONIC BLUES the surveyed quilts, interpretive panels. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, The Ark. 316 Oance," 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays (heavy rock) (810) 465-5154 10 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 26. Cross Street 9 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 19, and Thursday, 8nd a limited amount of other artwork .$, Main St., Ann Arbor. $10, $9 mem and Sundays, and 8 p.m. and 10:30 QLEN EDDY BAND Station. 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. Feb. 26. Hamlin Pub North, 741 S. related to the quilters. through Sunday, bers, students, seniors. All ages. (734) p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Carriage Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) Lapeer Road, lake Orion. Free. 21and June 7. The exhibit features area quil 7611451 or Wednesday. Feb. 25. and regular run House's Blues Alley, 24200 Grand River (734)48^5050 older; 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Goose . ters and celebrity quilters such as Maya http://www.daddyo.com/ark beginning Thursday. Feb. 26. at the Ave., Detroit. Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m. MEDICINE HAT island, 1538 Cass Lake Road. Keego Angelou, Rosa Parks. Betnice Johnson RFO BOYS club. 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Thursday. Feb. 26, Fox and Hounds. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday. Feb. 25. Harbor, Cover charge. 21 and older. Reagon, Faith Ringgold, Sonia Sanchez 8 p;m. Friday, Feb. 20. The Ark, 316 S. $10 Sundays, Wednesdays and 1560 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Bullfrog Bar and Grill. 15414 Telegraph (blues) (248) 814-8109/(248) 682- and Alice Walker; "The Life and Times Main St., Ann Arbor. $9. $8 members. Thursdays, $17.50 Fridays and $19.50 Free. 21 and older, (blues) (313) 535- Road (one block north of Five Mile 4566 of Paul Robeson* exhibition featuring students, seniors. All ages. (734)' 761- Saturdays. (313)965-2222 3440/(248) 644-4800 Road). Redford. Free. 21 and older. WAIUN'INC. records, photographs and paintings on 1451 or http://www.daddyo.com/ark JON STEWART EKOOSTIK HOOKAH (rock) (313) 53S4477 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28, loan from private citizens and from the MATTWATROBA 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Magic Bag. MUDPUPPY Moby Dick's, 5452 Schaefer Road, With Reggie McFadden. and a special collection of the MAAH, runs through 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $8 in 9 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 21. Moby Dick's, Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 end older. Celebrates release of CD 'Live at the "South Park* video as part of Comedy Tuesday. June 30; "Walk to Freedom: advance. 18 and older. (Deadhead) 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover (blues) (313) 581-3650 Ark,' with a performance, 8 p.m. Central's "Stand-Up For Sanity" con Detroit Shares the Dream," photograph (248) 544-3030 or Charge. 21 and older; 8 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, Feb. 27. Borders Books and cert, 7 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 21. display of the 1963 civil rights march http://www.themagicbag.com Feb. 24, as part of a Mardi Gras party Music,'45290 Utica Park Blvd., Utica. Majestic, 4140 Woodward Ave., led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in THE WHY STORE EM IM EM at Music Menu, 511 Monroe St.. Free. All ages: (810) 7288555 Detroit. $8 in advance. All ages. (313) Detroit, through Saturday. Feb. 28: With The Still, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 833-9700 or http://www.99music.com Photo quilt collage workshop. Saturday, With Da Ruckus, Internal Affairs. DJ Detroit's Greektown area. Cover 19, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann POETRY/SPOKEN WORD Feb. 21. at the museum, 315 E. Warren Head and DJ Tl; 9 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. charge. 21 and otder; 9:30 p.m. Arbor. $10 in advance. 19 and older, MUSEUMS AND TOUR3 Ave. (at Brush Street), Detroit. 25. Magic Stick in the Majestic com Wednesday, Feb. 25, Memphis Smoke, (alternative rock) (734) 9968555 or MM CARROLL Museum hours 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. plex, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $8 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Free. 21 hltp://www.99music.conv Rock singer-turned poet, and author of CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM Tuesdays-Sundays: Open seven days a in advance. 18 and Older, (hip-hop/juii- and older, (blues) (313) 581- the book 'The Basketball Diaries,* 9:30 'Five Dresses from the Collection of week during Black History Month, gle) (313) 833 POOL 3650/(313) 964 6368/(248) 543- WOUND AND FUNT p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Blind Pig. 206-208 Diana, Princess of Wales," on display February. $3 for adults and $2 for ENTOMBEO 0917 • 9 p.m, Friday, Feb. 20, Moby Dick's. 8. First St., Ann Arbor. $12.50 In 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. children aged 12 and younger. With Bloodlet. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. STEVE NARDEUA 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover advance. 19 and older; With American March 10-15, at the museum. 1221 N. (313) 494-5800 25, The Shelter below St. Andrew's 9 p.rr). Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21. Fox charge. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 581- Mars, 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Magic Woodward Avo.. Bloomfield Hiils.$10 Moll. 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $10 in and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., 3650 }> WOf*\ 1 The Observer & JEcce/ifWc/THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1998 -fe&£*i; -MJ'- u£4&&&te mm.m;:t-*& 'The Borrowers' is a film treasure Somehow "The ter who live in a cozy English such unusual locations as an cer (Hugh Laurie's Officer news Borrowers" house. The opening shows them antiquated milk bottling plant. • Steady) whoso attempts to be passed me by. in the act of "borrowing"; from This is where themovie gets polite and helpful inadvertently The series of the larger humans they cohabi-t interesting for adults, since the spoil the lawyer's odious plans. books, about a tate with. When Arietty gets product placement is decidedly In another bit of inspired cast family of little; locked in the freezer during a modern but the settings all ing, Mark.Williams plays an people who = search for ice cream, it's up to recall tjie 1950s, : exterminator who looks like a reside under the her agile father Pod (Jim Broad? 'cross between the Orkin and floor boards, has bent) to get her out of it. Director Peter Hewitt arid his Good Humor Men. Though com been a children's Mother Homily (Celia Imire), talented production crew have missioned to destroy the med •{ meanwhile, minds the home staged a number of marvelous dlers, he has a healthy respect :' J favorite since I first published front, fashioning household set pieces that will have the for the legendary creatures he JOHN in 1952. necessities but of things like hearts of all ages racing; At one has never seen --until now. MONAGHAN If they're half thimbles, fabric scraps arid board point Goodman's lawyer takes a -.•«<* : as good as the gamepiece8, . ''•-•:'•/•- .y:^ hammer to the walls as the chil Despite the seamless quality of new movie version, I can under dren skitter along the beams, the special effects, "The Borrow stand the reason for all the fuss. ^e Borrowers" is a delight on plaster exploding just centime ers" has the feel of a tiny trea Exciting, touching, and imagina several levels. As a children's ters behind them. sure. Disney could learn a trick tively designed, this British' movie it delivers a strong mes For his part, John Goodman or two from the Brits when it Vmport is one of those rare sage about family arid communi (seen in no less than four movies comes to making a movie that hiovies that will please adults as ty unity. It also offers a hissable this month), has the proper larg charms as much as it dazzles. iftuch a$ the children who drag villain played by John Goodman, er-than-life quality to take on them to it. a scheming lawyer who steals this new breed of Lilliputian. He John Monaghan welcomes POLYGRAM FILMS the deed to the BoxTowers' home. even gets strung up Gulliver- your calls and comments. To leave John a voice mail message, Family feature: John Goodman as the evil lawyer,'''.-/, * Peagreen and Arietty (Tom From here the movie becomes styleV Ocious P Potter, says his final words to the Clock fami felton arid Flora Newbigin) are an elaborate chase through His slapstick scenes are offset dial (734) 953-2047 on a touch- the mouse-sized brother and sis* English city streets and irito by clever bits with a police offi-. tone phone, mailbox 1866. ly in "The Borrowers." St IV £ I E C f E N T 1 I 1 I. nrpArnnn J 1V 11AM 0UCQ«TttlBtS(IO :: SnCEWMLD(K) ''•'•- ''•'••^SL-•''•'••• uovsawafK) B^mat^daijfplusllJS D»rBAtElftASUK$(l) Htjvr^wmnwm niUietkM WNCSOfTNIDOVE)!) . V (foWOto*ddy ; OOttlK(l) UvooUIMIit7ffilc CI£ATEXKCTATK>W(I) GOOOWUHUHTWCtl) m.w}w •,wj^. .MMMM^tfUHfttftl mm The Observer # EccentricrrnimiiAY, FEBRUARY 19,1098 (OF*Mtf temmm Sltili^^ r•.;-:,' )-,'.' ^mi&^ ^¼¾^¾ pY CHRJ8TWA FUOCO "It'8 part of a great thing. This ing and multi-media for Palace times through the whole time 8TAW WRITER is the prime time for basketball Sports and Entertainment, outs, and then one song at the - During the last 20 years, The but a slow time for the band The organization waBn't look end of the game," he said. *«,' feun .Messengers have provided a: business." ing for a "house band* but creat For Steiger it's.a.dream cpmfc 0bundtf&ck to nightclubs, bars, As a tribute to the 1996-97 ed the position for The Sun Mes tnift • -2 the Detroit Music Awards, wed Detroit Pistons, band member sengers. Having the band play at "1'in a big basketball fan. I'vl dings, parties and Detroit Pis William Elijah, trumpeter/vocal Pistons and selected Detroit seen a lot of good basketball," ;^ tons games. ist, wrote i,Who*z Got Da Skillz?" Vipers home games, hearkens Although it has taken 20 yearj* Now the R&B band wants its a bonus track on the 14-song CD, back tothe days when stadiums for The Sun Messengers to puj music to echo throughout the available at The Palace Locker and arenas provided live music put its first CD, it's going to tak» homes of its fans. After two Room store at the arena, during sporting events. a lo( less than that for the nex£ decades in the business. The Sun "William Elijah knocked it ; "It's a live sporting event, a lot CD to come out, A follow-up will Messengers have released its right put. He said, 'OK, you do of the live entertainment has be in stores this year as a way of debut CD "Late Night Cruise/* > this. You do that' and boom, he been extracted from the game. celebrating The Sun Messengers - "People don't know us as a. wrote the words right at the Everybody used to have an organ 20th anniversary. ' ;h jrec'ording act. We've been pri- game. Now that they're (The Pis player/now it's all canned music. "We took the month of January pj arily known as a live actv Our; Serenadingthe Palace: The Sun Messengers -from tons) playing better again it'll There's nothing wrong with off from rehearsing. WeVe backt >lace in Detroit music history lefctypplJayes, WilliamElijah,TerryThundery Russ give us more inspiration to write canned music but after you play into rehearsals and now. we're las been established; but we're Miller, Dan Mayer, John "TBone" Paxton, Arthur songs; There's been a lot of frus 40-50 games in a season and sort of deciding and choosing the coping to lengthen our legacy" "Speck"Coldeh and Rick Steiger. trating losses," Steiger said. your fans are only identifying songs. You can imagine a band said Rick Steiger, the band's This is the third season that with the same 16 songs all year, that's been around as long a&\i§, leader who plays the baritone The Sun Messengers has served then thafs when you add a live we have quite a few songs," he^ and alto saxophones. play the material for awhile." Arthur "Speck" Colden and as "the official band of the element like The Sun Messen said* -The Sun Messengers* material *Late Night Cruise" features a Valerie McCullers, infuses funk Detroit Pistons." The Harper gers and make it more a diverse "I'm dead set on creating a has appeared oh.compilations, mix of original and cover tunes and jazz. Woods-based band was hired entertainment event," Skorich presence for the band as a two singles, a cassette and a including the Count Basie- The Sun Messengers is one of after Palace Sports and Enter explained. recording act. Even if it's just four-song 12-inch EP. The band inspired "Splanky," and a rewed- the few bands in the area who tainment executives saw The The eight-member group - locally" never put out a full-length up version of Teddy Pender- isn't struggling to get its music Sun Messengers's performances. which also includes Terry Thun recording simply because it did grass's "I Can't Leave Your Love heard. From high atop The "Over the years we had seen der (drums and vocals), Tipp The Sun Messengers performs^ n't have time. Alone." The eight-piece band Palace of Auburn Hills, The Sun them playing at various spots in Hayes (bass),. RUBS Miller (sax), at home Detroit Pistons games a% j "Actually four of the tracks honors Motown with "Imaginary Messengers serenade Pistons the metropolitan Detroit area John "T-bone" Paxton (trombone The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2. yere recorded in February of Heaven," a medley of The Temp fans with original and cover and always thought that they and vocals) and Dan Mayer (gui Championship Dr. (1-75 and\ «1996. Then there were two fac tations' "Just My Imagination," songs. displayed a fun style and atmo tar) - plays throughout the Lapeer Road), Auburn Hilts.'* tors - after about May we get written by Southfield resident "Playing in front of 20,000 peo sphere. (But it's) not only that. game. Tickets are $I5-$28. For more, really busy plus we believe in Barrett Strong and his partner ple a night adds to the name They're a quality group of musi "We play a half hour before the information, call (248) 377-0100, 'road-testing the material. We Norman Whitfield, and "Heaven" recognition. It really helps. It's cians. They were just what we game, and then we play a lead-in or visit http:/'/ www. palacenet\ 'don't just put it together and by the group Solo. The title the final piece in a puzzle," were looking for," said Peter Sko- to time-outs, and then we play in com or http:/1 www. rust, netl\ Jrecord it. We have to develop and track, penned by keyboardist Steiger said. rich, vice president of broadcast and out of time outs and some -rsteiger 18unmess.htm \ American Mars aim is to make the world go away The dingy kinds of things disappear when "soundtrack," its debut album had to work within financial con ble has only written songs since Mars last fall, explained that the' atmosphere of people come to see us," said "American Mars," in October straints, the band "did every 1987 when he was in his late highlights of the first tour for rock clubs can singer/guitarist Thomas Trimble, 1997. Recorded at the Temper- thing the way we wanted to do teens. him were when the band was! be a distraction formerly of the minimalist duo mill in Ferndale with Dave it." "I tried to teach myself the gui able to connect with the audi-! to fans going to Breech with Missy Gibson. Feeny on Feb. 14, 1997, the CD Trimble's lyrics are miniature tar three or four times, but I just ence. ! see fledgling To accomplish that, American was not an easy task. movies in their own right. The gave up. It seemed like a pretty "When you can overcome com-? bands. Damp Mars surrounds its audience "We did it by ourselves. There musically haunting "Hourglass" cool stance to take - 'rock guy,' * plete strangers and make them carpeting sucks with its landscape of cinematic was some excitement balanced describes the anxiety prior to the said Trimble who has since forget about everything else in in shoes, mirrors tales, Bauhaus-like dark guitars with a healthy amount of dread. end of a relationship ("You ask learned to play the instrument. the room (that's satisfying). I advertise beer and Trimble's lush vocals. We had never done it before. It your lover to tell you that you're In some circles the description love that connection." I CHRISTINA company logos "We're a little bit more visual really was a learning experi through/You wait around for "pop music" is considered an American Mars plays following] FVOCO and the day's than a typical rock band. We're ence," Trimble said. something you can lose"). insult, But American Mars - Jim Carroll's spoken-word per^ headlines not super loud. We're not a 'big The band - which included "Crush," a raucous duet between which now includes guitarist formance at 9 p.m. Saturday^ brightly run across ticker-tape scissor-kick rock group.' We're Trimble, bassist/vocalist/gui Trimble and Richardson, shares Gary Watts, formerly of Scott Feb. 21, at the Magic Stick in f Ac; screens. like (the British trip-hop act) tarist Karla K. Richardson, gui the excitement of infatuation: "Is Fab and Crossed Wire, drummer Majestic complex, 4140 Wood-* At its shows, the goal of the Portishead. Their songs sound tarist Brad Richards and drum she illusion? - or sheer perfec Lentz and Trimble - considers it ward Ave., Detroit. Tickets are, Dearborn-based ethereal pop like soundtrack stuff. We want mer Dave Lentz at the time - tion/ light of day - or dark con a compliment. $12,50 in advance for the 18 and pand American Mars is to make our music to play like a sound told Feeny how much money it fection/ the honey sweeter - the "It's pop with a twist. Pop's a older show. For more informal it all go away. track," Trimble said. could spend and took it from stinger neater." lot more interesting than rock," tion, call (313) 833 POOL oi\ - "We want to make all of those American Mars released its there. Although American Mars A late-starting musician, Trim- Trimble said. (248) 645-6666. "American Mars] Lentz added, "It's a lot more is available in independent inventive lately." record and Harmony House Trimble said "at the end of the stores, through the band's web* Grp ofrs abrdgd Shkspr as bnft fr Hlbry day" there's no need to worry site - http:l lwww.american\ about labels. mars.com ; ••PHMi Speed is funny. last year, and I completely week happening in Ann Arbor rooster's body, webbed feet, adored it. They do everything! that explores surrealism, the whatever. The media can also "I don't think we behold to any tACKSTAOE Take something idea like indie authenticity. If you have a question or com' MSS totally serious in The second act is 'Hamlet,' first Exquisite Corpse. I asked Back vary, so you have part collage, in double time, then in triple stage Pass producer Ratherine part drawing and so on." We're not concerned about peo ment for Christina Fuoco write real time and ple questioning our credibility." her at The Observer & Eccentric speed it up - time, and then they do it back Weider to explain. "The exquisite So what can people expect in wards." Does Shakespeare lend corpse was a name invented by Ann Arbor? "Sharon Curry orga The band will soon embark on Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft , suddenly you Road, Livonia, Mich., .48150, or. have Alvin and itself to comedy? "All three actors the surrealists around the turn nized 60 or 70 artists to partici its second tour of the Midwest play various roles. Classically of the century. They played it in pate in this exquisite corpse and the south this spring, and its via e-mail at [email protected], or the Chipmunks. first visit to Europe in the fall. leave a message at (734) 953-> you had men playing women's cafes and parlors, and it can be a exhibition. They either had to : Take Shake 2045, ext. 2130. speare (please!). roles, and in camp you have the literary game, of a visual game. find collaborators of be assigned Watts, who joined American Brevity is sup same thing...." them, and they had about six posedly the soul "Visually what you do is get a months to get together to do '' ANN of wit, so tonight Blair made special note of the piece of paper. One person does these games on a large scale. The ~ DELISl on Backstage actors involved. "There's some the head and you cover most of it exhibit at the Ann Arbor Art .-. . Pass on Detroit thing special that all three of up, leaving a little bit showing at Center is the result of these Public Television, we're going to these grad students - Karl Kip- the bottom so there's some kind games, and it is really the heart "bring you a bunch of plays by the pola, David Engelman and Bret of connection. The next person of the festival. Bard himself. Tuomi - know the classics very does the torso, and you cover it How to fit an entire Shake well. So the material speaks to up in the same way, The last per Also on the big show, singer- speare play into a half hour? theater-goers but is also funny son does the legs, then you songwriter Edwin McCain . Enter "The Compleat Works of for neophytes. They play it on uncover it all and see what That's all on Backstage Pdss "Wllm Shkspr (abridged)" by the many levels. They're the creme you've got. And these terms are tonight on Detroit Public Televi Reduced Shakespeare Company. de la creme of the department. loose, so you wind up with odd sion at midnight, repeated Fri The show's a fund-raiser for the And they did this in their free things - a banana for a head, a day at 7:30 p.m. •Hilberry Theatre, so I called time for the love of it, for the joie Wayne State's Blair Anderson for de theater if you will." Next we take a look at a six- W 0 01V, emmm (INI the scoop. "They did this play H H i R t L S 0 H SHUI .UliHlH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE BFST ACTOR - ROBERT DUVALL NOTHING SHORT OF ASTONISHING! Jeffrey Ivnnv WNBC IV Mf ELECTRIFYING: : CcnPSMH 1001« ^s'fi^j --" t:^*X0* •.•' ™^ THUMBS UP! in v\m ' lltri SISMM blBIDl IHIS 8AD ITS MO USE lust. Olisewinu. RevOilgr... vn 8EIN6 6800 Redemption. •<, > % is. DUVALL " Milium IIIF APOSTLE i X m •'• r^iUMiWA !Nf''\R!fR''W tV Wn^'mRDv"" ;« « »MI I I 1» AMI 1», 1 STARTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, r , i »fvi /\l«lt r AMC MAPLE 3 OAKS MAIN^T TMLATRTREE 12 AT A THEATRE NEAR YOU NO PA^^l^ OP * oilros •V- E8* The Observer & flccenfrte/THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 19,1998 sei^esup .•,'•'".'". • ;' - ;.•••'. • •' •'•:/>:":;•. • ' . * * BY ELEANOR IIRALD and her 57-year-old husband fection. Cost reflects the esti book gives a more complete look .•',-'••:'*;. : . SPECIAL WRITBB Tim, both Yale Law School grad mated price of one dinner with at Michigan. While it sports last year, it is current, except for Tired of a critic downgrading a uates, to give up law practices one drink and tip. Lunch at the /AGAT 1 and become publishing same eatery is usually 25 per restaurants that opened in 1997. • ' I restaurant you like? Or con A Michigan Update is not on the 1 . versely, heaping praise oh one entrepreneurs! cent less. Cost ratings are Inex TIME magazine praised the pensive, $16 and under; Moder drawing board until late 1998 or you dislike? Would the best rat early 1999, so the 1997 edition is ing come from surveying "real Zagat Survey as "gastronomical ate $16 to $30; Expensive $31 to 199B democracy in action* And it is $50; and Very-Expensive $51 or still the best for a broad diners," folks like you, who love overview, . AMI. MICA S I OP to eat out? just that.,'; more. ~ :'":;.' In the late 1970s, that's what Today, a literal army of foodies, Surveyors comments are sum HEf.TAURANrS < Nina and Tim Zagat (rhymes who volunteer to review restau marized by a paid local editor in But* that's where the Observer with the cat) and a group of their rants in 40 cities, have created each of the 40 cities. Literal & Eccentric Entertainment sec j New York City friends thought. the restaurant guides known as comments are shown in quota tion comes ' in. Each Thursday, By 1979, the Zagats created a Zagat Surveys. The 1998 edition tion marks. Symbols indicate Dining brings you news of what's t billed as "America's Top Restau whether responses were mixed new in the restaurant scene. If new standard for the restaurant • '. fc > and travel guide business with rants" $12.95 can be found in all or uniform. you need to see back Dining cov introduction of their first Zagat major area bookstores and at erage and you have Internet i Restaurant Survey. Williams-Sonoma locations in Zagat Surveys do not indicate access, contact the newspapers Troy, Ann Arbor, Livonia and whether alcohol, bear and/or at www.oeonline.com for a cap- The, first survey polled 100 v 1 friends, colleagues and business Novi. wine are served. Gail Zarr, sulized review. ., Under the chapter titled Zagat's managing editor said, clients. It was a photocopied list -. n o. of 75 New York City restaurants Detroit, 23 restaurants Were "We believe most of the restau Zagat invites you to be a with brief comments about each, rated by 1,200 volunteer survey rants do have a license." reviewer in their city Restaurant \ ors. Not all are Detroit. Both When I explained that's not i on a single legal-size sheet of Surveys or in their nationwide *• paper. the Rowe Inn and Tapawingo in the case for smaller, well-run., Hotel Survey. To get contacted Ellsworth are deservedly includ highly recommehdable, usually for the next Survey, send a busi (: Between 1979 and 1983, the ;• ed. Besting the area top 10 list ethnic restaurants in the metro- first formal publishing year for ness-size self-addressed stamped Ci the Zagat Survey, the surveyor are The Lark and The Golden Detroit area, she responded, "We envelope to ZAGAT SURVEY, 4 ' 1 Mushroom. should probably look into includ base mounted to 600, rating 300 Columbus Circle, New York, NY E. 1 Zagat surveyors rate each ing this." 1 ' New York restaurants. Their 10019 indicating the Survey in *^\ food passion and restaurant crit restaurant on food, decor and A stand alone salute to fine which you would like to partici •' •••• "' ' WW n< A^-_ . ics hobby was costing the Zagats service using a 0-30 scale. dining is Zagat Survey 1997 pate, e.g. Detroit or Hotel. Each every spare moment of time and Scores of 20-25 are considered Update Michigan Restaurants, participant surveyor will receive Dining guide: Zagat Survey of Americans Top Restau nearly $12,000 annually. It was very good to excellent with 26-30 Focusing on Detroit and Envi a free copy of the resulting Sur rants includes 23 "tops" in Michigan. time for now 65-year-old Nina viewed as extraordinary to per rons. This $9.96 pocket-size vey when it's published. WHAT'S COOKING To share news about "What's Citrus Sauce served with soup or CHARLEY'S CRAB - Dearborn, Royal Oak and Mil- meat Chile Relleno, Goat Cheese 10 Mile Road, at Southfield, call CookiAg" at your restaurant, salad, potato and vegetable med Kenwood Winemakeys Dinner, ford is hosting the Third Annual & Shellfish Ranchero Sauce; (248) 659-4230 for reservations send or fax information to Keely ley. Cost will range from $10.95 6 p.m. Monday, March 2. Cost Winterfest Beer Tasting* 7¾ p.m. Principle Course - Lime-Mari and information. > Wygomk, Entertainment Editor, to $13.95 for Lenten seafood spe $75 per person, includes all taxes Wednesday, February 25 at nated Block Island Swordfish, THE LARK Observer & Eccentric Newspa cials. and gratuities. Try six of Sono Schoolcraft College in the Water Tbmatillo Beurre Blanc & Span Stone Crab Dinner 7 p.m. pers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Marvin's Bistro is at 16800 ma County's Kenwood Vineyards man Center, 18600 Haggerty ish Rice Pilaf; Grand Finale - Monday or Tuesday, Feb. 23 or MI 48 60 or fax (734) 691-7279. Middlebelt, Livonia, call (734) wines at a six-course dinner. Road, Livonia (one block west of Espresso Flan and Kahlua 24, Coat $80 per person not We're looking for information 522-5600 for information/reser Does red vine go with fish?Tr y (1-275 between Six and Seven Caramel Sauce. including other beverages, tax or about places to celebrate St. vations. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Kenwood Jack London Zinfandel Mile Roads). The cost is $30 per German Feast at Morels, with New Orleans Pecan Catfish gratuity. Menu features fried Patrick's Day. Send us your Friday, Feb. 13, 4-11 p.m. Satur person, call (734) 462-4422 to 30100 Telegraph, Bingham oysters with Rembulade Sauce, entertiinment and menu infor- day, Feb. 14. Bar open until 2 with crecle meuniere sauce as order tickets. Farms 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. the first of two entrees and Grilled Shrimp with Hickory matior as soon as possible. a.m. each evening. Pianists The event will feature fine cui 26 features guest speaker Smoked Bacon & Lemon Barbe Jimmy Knight and Carl Larson decide! Reservations required. sine, 80 to 100 beers to select Johann Selbach. Cost $75 per MAC A RAY'S The restaurant is at 6498 Crooks cue Sauce, Buttermilk Biscuit$ Michigan Culinary Food & perform 7:30 p.m. to midnight from, tastings limited to 60, door person, including tax and gratu Wednesdays and Saturdays. Road, Troy, call (248) 879-2060 with honey butter, Mixed Fresh Wine Extravaganza 6:30-10 p.m. prizes and complimentary tast ity. Call (248) 642-1094 for reser Greens with Hearts of Palm^ Tuesday, Feb. 24, To raise money Look for feature story about NEW NAME ing glass. vations. The^event will feature Almonds & Mustard-Hazelnut for thej Michigan Culinary Team Marvin's Bistro on next week's Saint Louis Bread with loca The food menu features assort seven wines and a special menu featuring Maine Lobster & Gulf Vinaigrette, Champagne & Pas< and Scholarship Fund, 24 of the Dinning page in Entertainment. tions in West Bloomfield and ed charcuterie and seafood ter- sionfruit Granite, Stone Crab . area's jtop chefs and restaurants smuKE La thru p yillage is unveiling its rine platters, mixed grilled Shrimp Tostada, Apricot Glazed sausages, beer breads, relishes, Grouper, Roasted Certified Claws with mustard sauce or present magnificent wine and Jimmy Schmidt closed his new name with a special ceremo drawn butter, Lyonnaise Pota food pairings under the theme Stelline restaurant in the Som ny and donation to local chari and cheeses and crackers. USDA Prime Strip Sirloin, and A Texas food station will fea warm "Apple Jack" Tart. toes, Asparagus, Key Lime Tart "Celebrating March' Gras." Live erset Collection on Jan. 15. His ties. with Pecan Crust & Coconut entertainment provided by Sky newest venture, Smitty's Grill in The nei jhborhood bakery-cafes tured beer chili, corn spoon bread, and rattlesnake pizza; A Meringue, Coffee, Bonbons. The line and the Back Street Horns downtown Rochester, has been will be known as Panera Bread. FIVE LAKES GRILL restaurant is at 6430 Farming- band. General admission tickets very successful since its opening The new exterior signage was wide variety of quesadillas, dips Wine Tasting Event presented and a salsa bar will be at the ton Road (north of Maple Road) $75 per person or Gold Salon in December. He believes the unveiled Tuesday, Feb. 17 by with Merchant's Fine Wines, 6-8 West Bloomfield. Call (248) 661- $125] per person available by Rochester venue appeals to the West Bloomfield Township Mexican Station; and a dessert p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 424 N. bar will offer black and tan 4466 for reservations/informa phoning Mac &Ray's (810) 463- same 'dining audience as did a Supervisor Jeddy Hood and Main St. downtown Milford. Cost tion. 966Q ext 427. The restaurant is Troy location. Lathrup Village Mayor Frank cheesecake with cherry beer $30 per person, proceeds to bene at 36676 North River Rd, Harri Matt Prentice's Unique Brock. Panera Bread is seeking sauce. fit Milford Rotary Club, call son [Township (less than three Restaurant Corporation will ren suggestions from its customers Tickets can be purchased at (248) 684-7455 or (248) 685- EAST SIDE MARIO'S miles east of 1-94, next to Self- ovate the Stelline location to for local charities which deserve the Student Activities Office, 7191. Two Hearts East as One" offer ridge Air National Guard Base). Portabella, a casual. Italian recognition. lower Waterman Center, or Mer Menu includes imported continues through the end of VIN'S BISTRO restaurant. The planned open In return, Panera BreacLwill chant's Fine Wine locations. You cheeses & fruits, Smoked Salmon February. Four-course meal for hefs Remy Berdy and Mark ing is May. "the day it opens, donated 1,000 loaves of finsh- must be 21 years old, or older to with red onion relish, Sauteed two features vegetable soup or Behenati are offering two Fat we'll close Sebastian's," Prentice baked bread to these groups over attend this event. escargot with garlic, chartreuse garden salad, garlic bread, Rotis- Tuesday Specials for $8.95 each said. the next month. Panera Brad and filberts, Grilled Portabella serie Chicken Cacciatore served on/Tuesday, Feb. 24 - Homemade But that's not all prentice has ill donated 25 cents from UNIQUE RESTAURANT CORPORATION Mushrooms with roasted pep family style with Tiramisu for P^erogi stuffed with potato, on his plate! Flying Fish Tavern te of each loaf of bread at The Southwest Feast, Feb. 19 pers, Redskin potato with spicy dessert. The cost $21.99 per cou spinach and chicken topped off will open at the end of February if the three Detroit-area at Relish, 34655 W. 12 Mile pork, Potato GnoCchi with ple. with a golden boulet sauce, or in the former location of Mem -cafes through Feb. 21 to Road, Farmington Hills, (248) spinach, bacon & Parmesan Homemade traditional cheese phis Smoke at Maple and Forgqtten Harvest. 489-8852; Feb; 21 at Sebastian's cheese, Tandoori Chicken Skew Serving lunch and dinner ierogi accompanied with Orchard Lake Road, West Bloom- Thp West Bloomfield Panera Grill, inside Somerset Collection ers, Fetta with grilled vegeta seven days a week, East Side. auteed cabbage and onions field. ,•••:'•''.- Bread bakery cafe is at 6399 South, Troy, (248) 649-6625. bles, various pates & terrines, Mario's metro Detroit locations pped off with a sour cream dill "The menu will be Bimilar to jard Lake Road, (248) 855- Each feast begins at 6:30 p.m. Mediterranean Cous Cous Salad. are at 29267 Southfield Road, auce. Entrees include soup or Tavern on 13 in Birmingham; The cost is $34.95 per person, Golden Mushroom (between 12 and13 Mile Roads) alad, fresh vegetable medley. but exploiting the seafood con fe LathTup Village Panera not including tax or gratuity. A Russian/Vodka Feast Tuesday, in the Southfield Commons Friday Lenten Specials •- cept a bit more," prentice noted. id bakery cafe is at 27651 wine package will be offered at Feb. 24, cost $85 per person, Shopping Center, Southfield, omemade Manhattan Chowder Duet, another Unique Restau Soujthfield Road, (248) 443-0282. an additional cost. Call the Menu features Smoked Roasted (248) 569-9454; 31630 Plymouth r New England Chowder, two or rant Corporation restaurant, to le Novi location, 25875 Novi restaurant of your choice for Sturgeon with Dark Rye, Sour Road (just west of Merriman) in more seafood specials Fridays be located in the building next to Rb«id, (248) 374-1701 opened reservations/information. Cream and Caviar Sauce, Roast Livonia (734) 513-8803. ! during Lent such as marinated Orchestra Hall in Detroit, has Nov. 19 as Panera Bread. Menu features Soup Course - Saddle of Lamb with salmon, Maryland Grab Cakes, been oh the drawing board for WINTERFEST BEER TASTING Corifit of Duck & Posole Soup, Pomegrante Sauce, Cauliflower Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Lemon Sole Rebecca, Broiled some months. Planned opening S choolcraft College Gourmet Ancho Chiles & Tortilla Confetti; Gratin and Potato Pancakes. Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. to Whitefish, Grilled Tuna with is mid-April. Chh and Merchant's Fine Wine First Course - Lobster & Crab Golden Mushroom is at 18100 W. 11 p.m. Sunday. 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