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VOi.UMf 35 N'JMBER 46 WfeSTLAND. MICHIGAN • 68 PAGES • http: //observer -eccentric com Sf/rffNTv-TlVt CtMSi O\»ttn*miiowm i I N«twarfc, Inc. IN THE PAPER Internet competition heats up High-speed Internet access is the key for a MediaOne's local cable franchise agree '"middle ground" approach by1 reserving TODAY ment to. AT&T. their right to dissolve MediaOne's group seeking to force MediaOne to end its 1 monopoly. OpenNET seeks such access, with OpenNET wants the transfer tied to monopoly while refraining from acting MediaOne's loss of Broadband exclusiv now. Ring out the news: The opponents vocally opposed. The issue was the ity, but critics oppose such a measure. AT&T already has threatened a law Salvation Army, which is subject of a city council study session. The two sides made their pitch for suit, he .said, "and it would be quite support Monday during a council ses expensive." BY DARRELL CLEM could receive high-speed Internet seeking bell ringers for Observers on both- aides -ftttfy- expe**- STAR? WHITER access from providers other than sion at city hall. City officials haven't [email protected] the issue to reach the courts anyway the holiday season, MediaOne. reached a decision. At issue is whether potentially hun Similar Internet battles are being A coalition of Internet service But critics contend the measure recently held an open dreds of Internet service providers fought in other communities as close as providers wants Westland city leaders could hurt services and unreasonably house featuring Salvation (ISPs), including America Online, Canton Township. tp force cable-TV company MediaOne force MediaOne to share technology it would be allowed to negotiate a price to Westland cable customers who want Army memorabilia. The to end a monopoly of its high-speed paid private dollars to develop. use MediaOne/AT&T's high-speed net high-speed Broadband service now Broadband network. The. issue has arisen as Westland organization has both work to deliver services. have to pay MediaOne $39.99 a month The coalition, OpenNET, says local City Council members prepare in the paid and volunteer bell Special city attorney John Pestle has consumers would benefit because they coming weeks to vote to transfer ringers. Call (734) 722- recommended council members adopt a Please see INTERNET, A6 3660. /A3 They've got spirit, how COMMUNITY LIFE about you? John Glenn coach Chuck Gordon exhorts his An achievement: Thanks players to success dur to her sister, Autumn ing a Tuesday prac charge Kucka is a Woman of tice. The Rockets face Achievement. The Red ford Walled Lake Western resident was among six at 7:30p.m. Friday. women selected for that Last Saturday, Glenn beat Detroit Public" honor by the YWCA of ay DARRELL CLEM School League cham STAFF WftJ I ILK • Western Wayne pion Detroit Henry [email protected] County. /Bl Ford in a Division I A Wayne County judge has dismissed /J m r'm 4- +*-f i*. ^ i»j M «•* +-*•/* W* 1 y* »1 i'l It T TS •l r,rtl('lTlr>Hr /ih T C(TO U FT Q 1ft L' f *t f f > V* t"V1 f' V (it&ir tt t *_ rt M f n fj ±\* i i>k? t t vfs — r""".'ft — *-"J -»-•*-n- TV " ._.-..-- game, 27-23. For more, Westland man accused of having two p/i/l 4 v \ v/ fw * J ' wives. UtV tt/MW * Spor*'^ Circuit Judge Prentis Kdwards tion. dropped the charge against Joseph Theater: Schoolcraft Col James Wisnieski III, now of Garden City, after prosecutors sought to dis- lege's "Merchant of .miss the case. Venice" is a wonderful "We just decided that it was in she production you won't best interest of justice." Ass.isi.ant Wayne County Prosecutor Jennifer want to rmss./E3 Deegan said Monday. Wisjueski, 21. had apparently received an annulment from his first REAL ESTATE marriage after he married his second wife, Deegan said. Teaming up: When you hire a Realtor, you often • 'We just decided that it get a network of profes was in the best interest of sionals wifJTexperlehce in HTAfF PHOTO BYTtlM HAVLFY justice/ many fields./El Jenn ifer Dcega n School spirit sparks Rockets —assistant prusciutrir INDEX Wisnieski had been accused of mar rying one woman ;n Toledo, Ohio, and • At Home D BY JUUE BROWN • We're certainly wishing beany. "Go Rockets.* later tying the knot with a second • Classified Index F5. STAJT WRITER Thomas is equally enthused. 'We woman in Windsor, Canada. Wisnieski jbrown&oe.homecomm.net Autos Gli them the very, very best/ hope-we are I the winners ' Wk-il give had been charged. Sept, 29. 1998; in it our best shot,". Westland with polygamy, and he could Home* Service G9 eil Thomas, John Glenn High Greg Baracy School principal, has noticed During Monday night's school have faced a four-year prison term if Jobs F10 —school superintendon/ N something different at school board meeting, Wayno-Westland •'convicted. Rentals "• F8 this week. Superintendent Greg Baracy praised Westland police had launched aii • Community Life 6i "It's exciting," he- said of the Rock the winning Rockets. Baracy is a investigation after the second wife, where the Friday game will be Wayne Memorial alumnus, but has. saying she knew about the first wife, • Crossword P7 ets' football victory Saturday over Detroit Henry Ford. "We're all hyped played. He said turnout was '"excel no problem cheering for Glenn, raised the allegations while Jttaking a • Entertainment El up. They're excited about it." lent" for last weekend's game and he 'We're certainly wishing them the separate domestic violence coTnpUim. • Obituaries A2 The playoff victory means that anticipates a .similar show of support very, very best." Baracy said. according to police re{x>rts. • Opinioni A12-13 John Glenn will play Walled Lake on Friday. Football coach Chuck Gordon, Wisnieski was accused of marrying. Szukaitis noted that four of the 12 speaking at Tuesday's First Citizen Heather Marie Gibhs on Oct. '2.' 1997, • Real Estate Fl Western 7:30 p,m, Friday in a Divi sion I regional competition. Thomas teams still in the running-are from program at Joy. Manor, congratulated and miwrying. Melissa Wisnieski on • Sports CI 1 ••'"K. noticed posters around the the Western Lakes Activities Associa honoree Jo Johnson ..'Gordon, a nomi June 5. 1998, a.t a Windsor church r^ ii, along with decorated lockers. tion'. The Rocket* last went to the nee tor this year s: First. Citizen according to court testimony in I99.h Jerry Szukaitis, athletic director at finals in 1994:' award, found time to get in a plug for Wisnieski was divorced from Gihhs HOW TO REACH US Glenn, has ordered the bus to take "We've been doing it for quite some his Rockets, who defeated Detroit on Sept,.29. 1998. the Rocket* to Walled Lake Western, time now,"••Szukaitis said, adding a Defense attorney James Feinherg Please se* SPIRIT, A6 Newsroom: 734-953-2104 ~~ Please »tH> POLYGAMY, A6 Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7279 ~"T E-mail: Jbrown* oe.homocomtn.net Nightline/Sports 734-953-2104 Reader Comment Line: 734-953-2042 Classified Advertising: 734-591-0900 ' Display A Overtiming,734-591-2300 works on are CATCH's mos.t profitable , Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI cial events coordinator for CATCH, SPECIAL WRITER Caring Athletes Team for Children's fundraisers, Sparkv Anderson'* and Henry Ford Hospitals, launched m CATCH Motor City Golf Classic and Spending her time raising money for 1987 by Sparky Anderson, one of the the CATCH Night of •Champions sick kids makes Lynn Little want to go most popular Tiger baseball managers. awards dinner featuring hall of lame to Work every day. Since then, the organization has induction ceremonies for community "It's a worthwhile cause, and it's not. given the two hospitals more than $1,3'' leaders in recognition of thru '. haniy hard to get tip when you knoto you're million and built an endowment to work. helping children." the Westland woman about $4.2 million. CATCH's focus js to Other events ulso crop up during th< said, improve the quality of life lor sick chil year, like a softbull fund •raider Inst The recent University of Michigan- dren.' summer thai featured local eelebntie- Lynn uttff Dearborn graduate landed her first The two biggest projects* that Little professional job last August as a spe Plem*e we APPtAL, Art
First Citizen L<&kingfaanewjob? Traffic light gets praise
Find a great one that's just BY DARRELL CUKM uaed to.", Hats off: \\\\ttla?id gfAlTWWtW Long had feartMi that traffic conges- nsuh'nf Jo *fahn*i>n right for you in the 4etMB#otu)MMn««omin,n«t tion coupled with student* crossing was honored Tlwsda\ Employment Section of A new traffk light at Marquette and Marquette would result in a possible a* the 1999 First Citt fatality. Some itudents have sufiered today's Carlson appear* to have eased traffic ^vn of the Year. The congestion around John Glenn High tt\iurie». program at Jox HomeTowtt Classifieds "School. pArtmtR. educators and police. "I think it's eoinx a lot Ixater," Glenn wy. Principal Neil Thomas stud of the traf Manor included Parent Linda Lon^, whose sophn fie flow, "U'a still new, nnd it's gmng to praise for *Jryhnsi>n s more daughter Angela attends Glenn, take some ^fettjrifj used to, but I leel volunteer u.:nrif. that things are going m lot better with' Rftid her four-year battle for the traffic Please
A2(W) The Observer & EccentrteTmjYiSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1999 •jjl niiMmi ^^B^^ilMtaWlMmiM^MMB^B^HHMHIHpMlfeMWM^MMMHIl^^^^^^ -Ma&gete- 6-40 BY DAKRCa CLKM March 2. near Palmer Road; STAFTWarrn He received six to 10 years in prison after Canton officers using tracking dogs trailed being allowed to plead guilty to a reduced Green through a wooded area at the same A Taylor man who broke into a Westland charge of assault with intent to do great bod time Trzybinski searched a nearby residen bowling allay, led police on a high-speed ily harm, police Sgt. James Dexter eon- tial area. chase and tried to run oyer an on-foot officer firmed. Green jumped inside Traybinaki's police Explorer while the sergeant was outside of it • «•• »••>»*)! is serving six to 10 years in prison. But Green pleaded guilty as charged to HOW TO REACH US Byri Green, accused of attempted murder auto theft, receiving and concealing a stolen - and then tried to run him over, officers and several other felonies, has been sen* van, fleeing and eluding police, and breaking said.
"*»'aBFeWw»Jw P • V«1^MVni tenced by Wayne County Circuit Judge Kim - and entering, Dexter said. Another high-speed chase ensued along Publish** Worthy after pleading guilty to reduced Green was accused of leading police at Palmer and over the 1-275 overpass to Hag (734)953-2100 charges. speeds up to 90 mph during an incident that gerty, where the vehicles raced south until srosiek *?oe, hcwecomm. net Green's decision, reflected in court records, started at 5:33 a.m. March 2 at Vision Lanes green veered into a field, police said. averted a trial that could have sent him'to bowling alley on Ford Road, east of Hix, One police car then intentionally hit tht> prison for life. Westland police chased Green from the van to keep Green from fleeing again, and he , Green had been charged with attempted bowling alley along Ford Road to 1-275, was arrested. murder for using his vehicle to try to run where officers briefly lost him until they A Taylor woman who was with Green din over Westland police Sgt, Jeff Trzybinski on spotted the van at an interstate rest stop ing much of the ordeal wasn't charged. Hugh Gallagher, Managing Editor (734) 953-2149 hgallagherG Charity bowling event's on tap Sunday oe.homecomm.net Henry Ford Community Col commercial and educational. All tion," said Susan MeGraw, four members from each radio lege's radio station, WHFR 89.3 proceeds will benefit programs WHFR general manager. "We station. Each bowler must collect Julie Brown, FM, will challenge the Ply sponsored by the Oakwood hope to make this an annual a minimum of $20 in pledges to Ed! mouth-Canton schools station, Healthcare System Foundation event." participate. Donations will be (734)953-21 WSDP 86,1 FM, in a bowling Children's Fund. accepted at WHFR, located in jbrow, benefit 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov, "Having fun with volunteers at Named the Dennis Brown II the MacKenzie Fine Arte Center oe.homecomm 14, at Westland Bowl on Wayne a fellow educational station and Charity Bowling Event after its on HFCC's main campus at 5101 Road north of Ford Road. raising money for charity at the organizer, this friendly competi Evergreen in Dearborn, through Both radio stations are non same time is a win-win situa tion will consist of three teams of out November.
Oarreti Clem, Reporter (734) 953-2110 dclem® He's out of running oe.homecomm.net Larry Thomas, educational lis Wilson, deputy superinten in doing good deeds consultant to, and former dent of Columbus (Ohio) Public Brad Emons, superintendent of, the Wayne- Schools, on their short list. Sports Editor Nankin Mills Elementary There were nearly 1,300 items Westland district, is no longer Four board members had (734)953-2123 School has just completed a suc collected. Members of the under consideration as Ply William Weber, assistant bemons& cessful community service pro* Nankin Mills Student Council mouth-Canton superintendent superintendent at South Red- oe.tromecomm.neT ject, This activity was organized are: Christine Novotny (presi The Plymouth-Canton school ford Schools, on their list. Four by the Student Council. Rather dent), Vanessa Schacht (vice board has narrowed its search trustees also had Kathleen than use soap and toilet paper as president), Melissa Russell (sec to three1 candidates, and will Booher, superintendent of liaiiowcTHi decorations for v>ihet~ t-clary/, Erie Watson (treasurer), notify Thomas of his status. At Berkley Schools, on their list, om Hawfey, people's houses, the students Tony Gabry (sergeant-at-arms), Tuesday's board meeting, The list of fivecandidates ograpner contributed these products as Amanda Bay. Adrian R.lAskn. trustees discussed which of th*> nnirktv hprsmfl fnnr wh^n 734) 953-2129 well as a variety of other toi Julie Lewandowsik, Robert Wat four remaining candidates they Thomas Gay, Redford Union hawley® letries to the Coalition on Tem son, Daniel Camllleri, Shannon would invite back for a second superintendent, withdrew from .homecomm.net porary Shelter. Duffy and Whitney Harris. interview. All seven had Phyl the selection process.
Bryan Mitel Photogn (734)953*21 OBITUARIES •Gmitchelh oe.homeccmm.ni JACXTANfLUM Duplesis. He was preceded in Mrs. Christie was born Aug. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Services for Jack "Hagop" death by brothers Danny and 17,1910, in Beaver Falls, Pa„ Southfield. Officiating was the Tanelian, 74, of Westland were Charles; and sister Anna Perez. and died Nov. 7 at her home in Rev. Jack Baker. held Nov. 8 in St, Paul Lutheran Memorials may be made to St. Westland. She wfrs a baker and Mrs. Jones was born May 2, y Benson, Church in Dearborn with burial Paul's Lutheran Church. saleswoman for Sanders. 1916, and died Oct. 20 in Flori Representative at Cadillac Memorial Gardens Arrangements were made by Surviving are her husband, da. She waa a former resident of )953-2174 Henry; daughter, Carole (David I benson& West, Westland Officiating was John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Dearborn and a statistician oe.homecomm.net the Rev. Timothy Nielson. Home, Baraaby; three brothers; three clerk. Mr. Tanelian was born Sept. sisters; three grandchildren; and Surviving are her husband, two great-grandchildren. Arthur: son, Bill (Barbara) 21, 1925, in Detroit and died VHNINIA M. CHfttSTE Nov. 4 in Garden City, He Arrangements were made by Esper; daughters, Barbara (Don Services for Virginia Christie, L.J. Griffin Funeral Home. Hemke of Westland and Donna worked for Cucle Checker. 89, of Westland were held Nov. Mr. Tanelian is survived by (Lou) Giacomino; stepdaughter, 10 in St. Theodore Church with Carrol Jones; brother, Joseph wlfl3, Iltfltiii, Uauglilfa-j', PHLU JOtgrlC,iAajg_ Uuj ial at CadilW Memorial-Gar •Miller, ail giamkhildron; and — Tanelian; and sister, Catherine dens West, Westland. Services for Joseph Barr, 62, of Westland took place Nov. 1 in St. six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was preceded in CITY OF GARDEN CITY Richard's Catholic Church with burial at Cadillac Memorial Gar death by her first husband, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS dens West, Westland. Officiating Albert Esper; brothers, Andy NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING was the Rev. John McPhee. Miller, Charles Miller and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE Mr. Barr was born July 24, Clarence Miller; sisters, Betty NOTICE IS HEREBY GtVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number 1937, and died Oct. 29 at his Saenz and Florence Brown. 207, Public Acta of 1921, »*--«*»**ii*»*#«««*ii.****i734 091-0900 Bower, Mary (John) Oliversoo structures, to erect an above ground watering system in the front yard. The of Westland Were held Nov. 3 in iHvpny Afl¥#niwm»»*«iIINHM»HIIi>nt»*mi»ni»tin734WA,2MvO property is located at 217 Henry Ruff. and Cynthia (Randy) Hartfil; brother, Jack Barr; sister, Uht Funeral Home with burial VfMMPW tfWfVf|tl4 4iktiiititiriiiii*4i* |IIIIIII* M^tM^ | V"j^V WA'VMAJ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the variance application may be Joanne Barr; and 12 grandchild at Knollwood.Cemetery in Can rvOWwivOlft t^KA **••».*«**•*•«»-*•*-'*•••«•*••••*.•"*•••»»•*••• fvTwV«i*i/» 3f examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan ton. Officiating was the Rev. 48135 during tegular orfite hours until the date of the Public Hearing. dren. ||VWVIWlTfMTMMIIHf14fiMM>ttllMllttllll>Tl»limttllltIVWW«IM»»I I Mf-t4f>MMt**t«ttl4t ^^_- mm The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER U, 1999 Motorcyclist hurt Sunday BY DARKEUL CLEM Road. STAFF WRITEH Kobe didn't see Suveg because Suvog's. motorcy- dclemOoe.liomecamm.net clf was hidden from view by a van that was turn A 38-year-old Garden City motorcyclist w-as in ing from southbound Newburgh onto westbounci critical condition after he was hit by a car Sunday Avondale, Brokas said, afternoon at Newburgh and Avondale in Westland, "The van had its turn signal on, and he I.Kobe1 police Sgt. Peter Brokas said. couldn't seethe motorcycle," Brokas said. John Suveg suffered multiple injuries, particu-- —-Suddenly'.Suveg and Kobe saw each other but larly to his right leg, when his 1999 Harley-David were unable to avoid a collision, the sergeant said. son was hit at 1:58 p.m. by a 1990 Chevrolet Cava Suveg "was hit rather severely on the right side lier driven by Richard Kobe II of Westland, Brokas and became separated from his motorcycle.'1 said. Brokas said. Suveg was flown by helicopter to University of Michigan Medical Center. His injuries are so Kobe was not injured. No one else was riding severe that it's possible doctors "may have to with Suveg or Kobe. amputate his foot or his leg," Brokas said. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. The accident happened when Kobe was turning Brokas said alcohol is not suspected as a factor left from Avondale onto northbound Newburgh in the crash. arereco BY JUUE BROWN Vandenberg Elementary Prin Another re o o g n i t i o n t h a t. STAFF WRITER cipal Karen Zokas and four fifth- evening went to the .Western jbrownOoe.homecomm .net graders - Alvin Geddis. Brett •Wayne/Oakland Realtors Associ Great savings on Fennelly, Rachel Dilworth and ation, for a project involving selected coats sprucing up Walker-Winter Ele Drug Abuse Resistance Educa Roberta Hardy - came to the mentary. The real estate group "and jackets for tion seeks to help kids steer meeting to tell the storv of DARE provided athletic equipment, •Women clear of drugs. At Monday's instructional material, and did Wayne-Westland Board of Edu Greg Baraey, Wayne-Westland . landscaping • Men cation meeting, DARE officers superintendent, praised the offi Mr I were lauded. cers and their municipalities for Baracy also praised the f advance? of the Wayne Memorial "It is a program where kids cooperation. "They've identified • Children High band, a sentiment'echoed learn a lot of Lpformation," said this as one of their top priori by board member Lome "Skip" Sally Perkins, executive director ties.' Mon.it. "It's great to see the kids for elementary education for Board nvemher Martha Pitsen- and their enthusiasm," Monif Wayne-Westland Students Jeam barger said that as a social said. to "say no' to drugs from the offi worker. &he sees the effects of •v cers representing Westland, substance abuse and appreciates The hoard recognizee! Friday, Canton, Wayne and Inkster. DARE Robin Moore, board pres Nov. 12. as School Distort Cus "They are doing a great job," ident, also praised DARE "It is todians/W#rehouse Employee* just a valuable asset in our com Perkins said. Recognition Day in Wayne-West munities " land schools, don't 'miss.our Santa's due Kids' books heralded The Public Library of "The Emerald Cily of Oz.." 7 Santa Claus will arrive 11 a.m. Westland and Hudson's p tlv Mondny, Nov M. Phil Saturday. Nov 20, by horse and car- Westland will celebrate Kaput. "The Rhythm Man." ~ nag* outside Entrance 6, jtw* e»*t *»f National Children'* Book p Tft Twedav, Nov 15: Craft J.C Penney, at Westland ("enter Week Nov 14-20. Day Wednesday afternoon John Glenn High School's award Novv throuqh November 1J and a Book Qui7 all we^k. •,,' .-<«••'• winning band will lead Santa and "This IN the second year Westley Holiday Bear to West Court that Hudson's has generous- Registration is required for lv provided ti grant, to spon so aw events For more infor Santa and Westley will meet kid* J and hand nut candy canes sor programs during our r< l mation , call the nhn»rv .if Westland Center also presents 1* S <'br.'«t|fin of Nntional Chil i7:14i:i26-fil23 Imaging & Events taking digital dren's Book Week," said .W The library- will bo fh"- c*r*H***«,wT*» The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1999 Our first editions of the new millennium witl serve as an exciting "time capsule" featuring messages tike the ones you see here. Here is your opportunity to mark the turn of the century with a message about the future or a last loving look at the the past! 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Brokas said some fender-benders But, they can pay extra to use MediaOne's director of corporate best serve consumers. it's something we should jump During peak rush hours, traf had been expected with the new other services such as AOL. and legal affairs, said Amann Westland residents Roderick right in the middle of." fic still backs up somewhat when tight because any traffic pattern OpenNET attorney Bryan and others simply want cities to Curry and Renee Cannon told Councilman David Cox agreed westbound Marquette motorists changes tend to cause a few ini Amann implored city officials to "fight their battles for them" on council members they're satis and said he needs more informa open up MediaOne/AT&T'i net Internet issues and to assume fied with the high-speed Internet try to turn left into Glenn's park- tial problems. tion. He. also noted that ing lot, Thomas said. work to give local consumers the role of the Federal Commu service they have through But he said he is "pleased "So far(so good," he said Tues more ISP choices for less money. nications Commission, MediaOne. MediaOne "has a good point" by overall" with tne new traffic pat day. "We haven't had any acci "All I know is that Westland Grover said such actions would Cannon said she uses her opposing other companies who terns. • dents linked to it residents should be able .to dic amount to "a regulatory morass," home computer for work. Curry want to use services it paid pri Some motorists had grumbled "It's BtiU kind of early," Brokas tate their own future and not and he also questioned whether said his family's computer is vate dollars to initiate. because the traffic light project said, "and everybody at the have it dictated to them by the shared network that others used for his work, his son's City officials are supposed to forced the closing of Carlson school will still have to get used AT&T,* Amann said. want is actually feasible. schooling and his wife's graduate decide the issue by Dec. 7, which between Ford and Marquette for to the new traffic patterns," Amann criticized "Reasonable engineers dis school work. is when council members are MediaOne/AT&T for threatening agree about whethet this thing Councilman Glenn Anderson expected to vote on transferring • 'N't still kind of early, and everybody at the lawsuits that he said amount to can really work," he said- said he fears that many small "holding your customers hostage Mary O'Connell Roehr, ISPs will be squeezed out of the MediaOne's cable franchise school will still have to got uaed to tho now traf to a single source," Ameritech public relations direc market unless MediaOne/AT&T agreement to AT&T. fic pattern*/ He charged that AT&T "wants tor, urged council members to ia forced to end its Broadband However, City Attorney Ange- free up MediaOne's Broadband lo Plakas said a delay is possible. Sgt Peter Brokas to make the super-information monopoly. —Westland police Spirit from page Al Play opens from page Al Henry Ford 27*23 Nov. 6. is pretty confident," she said • 'I think wa have a Livonia Franklin High School will present the play "Is There a Glenn students are certainly Wednesday morning. She and very good chance. I already had a wife when she feeling the excitement this week. Tamaroglio cited the school spir Comic in the House?" Perfor had argued early on that Wis* mances of the comedy will be nieski's Canadian marriage cer married him. "Most definitely," said Steven it and coaching as helping to think we can. definitely Tamaroglio, a 16-year-old junior. make victory possible. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sat tificate should be ruled inadmis Deegan said she didn't know if win/ urday, Nov. 11-13., in the sible under court rules because most polygamy cases end as this "We're going to drive up to "We have a lot of pride in our Walled Lake to support our team and our coaches," said Franklin Theatre, on Joy east of it's a foreign document that one did - with dismissal. Steven Tamaroglio Merriman in Livonia. team." Prater. lacks authentication by the U.S. "All of our cases are dealt with —Glenn junior Tickets will be available for $5 government. on an individual basis," she said. Jessica Prater, a 17-year-old "I think we have a very good at door or by calling, (734) Melissa Wisnieski testified "I, myself, have never dealt with senior, also is looking forward to chance," said Tamaroglio. "I 523-0506 during school hours. that she knew her bridegroom a polygamy case." the big game. "I think everyone think we can definitely win." Appeal from page Al If it's important to you, it's and sportscasters playing CATCH history against Red Wings stars. Work- CATCH was launched in important to Sue. ITV/T /*** fVtaoa ovpnta T iff la 93 M. + *fo ** *•* n«-i vu V7 w > tli Vw) H« vfe+wf ^ v* » spring 1987 after Anderson visit There are four ways you can reach her: This is Sue M*x»n, the said, is a lot like planning a wed ed a young boy with leukemia in Community Life and special editor of 1. e-mati her.(greatS). ding. First, you decide where it the hospital, He was the grand- your hometown newspaper. 2. FAX her (also great!). will be, then you take care of all the details. Dim vi a gOOu uicjfu, W HiIE nir It's her job to keep you informed 3. We like regular mail, too. sports great had visited many every Sunday and Thursday about 4. Phone her (if you don't mind voice "It's difficult when you're plan- &iii£ oviAicwiiiig atftu wm^Q uvu «. kids in ho«pitft!* thrrmtrhmjt thp what's happening right where you mail). always go the way you want country during his career, that live. One way or another, Sue will be glad to them to, like a wedding," she was the first time for a child who Perhaps you have a story that hear from you. said. "But it's worth the was that cloe* to him. would fit right into one of these headaches for the children. And Anderson, now 65 and living in I've gotten to meet all the people sections. Sue woulwouida likn*e to neshearr J^E Thousand Oaks, Calif, decided about it. I grew up watching on televi Lo do something to help other sion." children and he went all over the Observer g tot*^j*g& Many rewards country collecting sports memo NEWSPAPERS 'Vitj^ She always comes back to the rabilia for an auction. He raised ifi $190,000 in one afternoon and Part Q( HorrteTown Communications Network™ satisfaction she gets helping sick children. CATCH recently the organization has been in I&6251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 e-mail: [email protected] bought a gravestone for a child existence ever since FAX: 734-591-7279 Phone:734-953-2131 who died. It helped ease the bur The Henry Ford and Chil den on the girl's parents who dren's Hospital boards decide were struggling to pay doctor who receives the money raised bills, Little said. by CATCH, Little said. An "We helped another mother endowment fund has approxi Home Appliances who couldn't afford formula," she mately $4.2 million. added. "One Christmas, we "The endowment started a cou- replaced toys for a youngster . pie of years ago and it will who was in the hospital with a ensure the charity is running brain tumor and his. house was burglarized: wett into the future-and well live. "We pay for the things that the past all of us," Little said, insurance companies won't pay Ford Motor Co. Director Edsel for, but are necessary to improve B Ford II serves as CATCH the quality of their lives," she chairman and former Tiger All- said. Star Alan Trammell serves as Other examples of where the president with a board of money has gone include paying trustees made up of business for a computerized communica and civic leaders. tor that was mounted to the Meeting these , and other wheelchair of a young girl with celebrities is part of Little's job cerebral palsy, It allowed her to and every work day is different talk for the first time in class. from the next, she said. CATCH also paid for a chair- "It gives you a sense of satis lift for a multiply disabled faction that you're doing some teenager who needed to be lifted thing to help people," she said. Regular retail prices daily to his second-story bed Excludes special purchases room. The need was even greater "It's not just a job. For the termi when his father was murdered in nal children, it's sad, but at least a random act of violence. The lift you know you've made their last allowed his mother,, who also days a little more comfortable cares for her disabled mother, to and little more easy" keep her son out of a foster Little graduated with a degree Look for the home. in psychology in December 1998. In another case, CATCH paid In the summers, she worked the rent For a father to tak* an with children part time at Red- red tag for unpaid leave of absence from ford Township's Parks and ii work to spend the last few weeks Recreation programs. Sports, with his dying son. The organi especially playing volleyball and in/ona l savings zation also funds the Child Life softball, were important to little -program at both hospitals, which while she attended John Glenn provides hospital items and ser vices that range from videos to High School. On our already video cassette recorders and toys "I was a big sports fanatic," to make hospitalised children she said. have the best experience possi That kind of enthusiasm is iow ble, exactly what CATCH director Sparky's. charity for children Jim Hughes was looking for started as an idea for an event to when he was trying to fill the job raise money for sick children, she easily landed. but quickly grew. "She's had a tremendous work "I've always said this isn't ethic ever since aha started," going to be any short term deal," Hughes said. Thar* isn't any Anderson said in a press release, thing that you ask her to do that In his book, "They Call Me she wont and with enthusiasm.. SEARS Sparky," released last year. Moat of what we do Is working Anderson also said: "CATCH is the greatest accomplishment of with patrons, sponsors and 1QUTHT ITOKII many corporate leader* She sit* ¥•=••!• ray lifolinta. It baa nothing to do with me, It has nothing to do down, rolls her alaavaa up and get* the work don*.' M»ii»ii«dto **m mwnwrtbdwuwiy. Actwn «***>*#» «*•» by *ow < with my career. It hat every I I I i i 'il.ii I thing to do with the kid*. I don't For mora information about MhifciMiiii ^»W*afcM^^+—w0h know how it happened. I never CATCH, call («19) 876-9399, or SIARS WAMMOUM otnunr want to be able to put my finger writ* to CATCH, 238 Fiaher 13001 eSAmwc OpenTPaye on it. I always want to think of it Building, »11 W. Grand Blvd , Moo.iFri. 9:30».m,-W)0pjn. -as a miracle " Detroit, MI «302 UVtMA . Tuti, Wad., Thurt.ft Sa t 9:30 tm-ftOO pm. imMmm&mtamKi Sund^ 12:00 Noon to 5^0 p.m. OffWWffllMi PHON* 4a*47©0 PMVIOtttLY SsTLlCTtP MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED •a-^HRVl' Ii maaammm mm mmmmmmmmm m*^^^m ' 7%* Observer 6 Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER U, 1999 *A7 HMO reform aims at care continuity BY Mira MALOTT to find the doctor ha* loft th« tion*. Currently, HMOs are all-day, on-line auction HOMVTOWN NlWS 8BBVK!N HMO. They thon have boon allowed to specify what drug* mm*lot«Bhooiecoinjnji*t facod with paying for the visit patients can uae for various Patients will be given a 90-day uninrarod, or ruthing to find a treatments. Law wants doctors Detroit Public TV has with 31 year* of auction transition period if their doctors now doctor in the HMO system on the HMO board* which decide launched an on-line version of ence/ say* Megan Miller, decide to leave their HMO, Law said HMOs in Michigan which drug* are to be used- its annual televised Auction. Detroit Public TV vice presi according to a set of bills just did not oppose th* legulation. Already in place in Michigan is bringing the convenience of 24- dent of local development and approved in the state Legisla Some HMOs were already otter legislation which allows a doctor hour, 7-daya-week Internet auction. ture. ing such transition period* to to go off that list of prescribed bidding on donated items to An on-line tiaer is registered Rep, Gerald Law (R-Ply- their customers. drugs, if a different treatment is »rcn nhopppr* who winh t«» to hid by providing information mouth), one of three sponsors for The most controversial portion medically necessary. The doctor browse for a bargain. and a password to PublicT- the three-bill package, explained of the bill revolved around a can call for a different drug, Law Continuous bidding i* now VAuction corn All information the bills are intended to provide requirement that doctors notify explained, but the HMO may available on items m a variety supplied is confidential, and "continuity of care," giving patients within 15 days of decid have a higher deductible or co- of categories at the on-line site, ueed only to ensure efficiency patients time to find new physi ing to leave the HMO. Law said pay for drugs off the list. PublicTVAuction.com, Included ji>r iho*e wishing to purchase fc* cians within the health mainte that notification was left as Law said Michigan HMO are travel packages, house merchandise. nance organization without hav optional for the doctors, explain reform is well ahead of Congress' wares, art, collectibles, ser ing to rush, ing he believed most doctors efforts because the state has vices, and gift certificates, "We encourage shoppers to would send such notification in already adopted a patient's bill Additionally, pregnant woman which will be sold via the easy- browse the site frequently. ah effort to keep their clientele. of rights. Although little known who have made it to their second to-use software, which include* !>.'caus.e we'll keep offering sur- The bill was tied to House Bill and poorly publicized by the trimester will be able to stay Such convenient features as priM- and bulk items based on _ $t*te Rep- 6«raM LAV 4485, by Rep. Sandra Caul (R- state so far, Law said, legislation with, that physician throughout automatic bidding, e-mail bid the donations we receive from Mt. Pleasant), and House Bill has already been enacted in their pregnancy Terminally ill confirmation, and previews of merchants and individuals. By 4486, by Rep. Randy Michigan allowing for appeals to future, sale items 's«-t- awim- I M unthing PublicTVAuction patients may stay until death. Law's bill, House Bill 4487, is Richardville (R-Monroe). Law's the state should an HMO deny a panying list i com during the busy shopping According to Law, the change needed because within any bill was approved in 105-0 and drug or treatment to a patient. reason, we can offer great con- to state laws regulating man three-year period, on average, 36-0 votes in the House and Sen Appeals of denials from HMOs "PublicTVAuction.corn 'is an vi?nie.nce to shoppers and a aged care is one of the last areas there is a 20 to 30 percent ate, respectively, after amend are decided by the state Depart excellent complement to our range of incentives for those in need of reform. With a few turnover in the health care ments were rejected to extend ment of Community Health. annual televised auction who donate'," says Miller. additional "tweaks," the Michi providers who have signed up the transition period even fur Appeals of denials from other because it offers bidders the gan Legislature will have accom with a given HMO. Information on bidding or ther. health insurers are resolved by convenience, of an on-line ser plished the major portion of That has posed some difficulty donating is also available by Also on Law's list for HMOs is the state Financial Institutions vice and the confidence of shop reforms the U.S. Congress has for some patients who arrive for catling'3131876-8350. a change addressing prescrip Bureau. ping with a local organization been unable to address. their regular appointments only Wayne County joins Project Zero program Four Wayne County Family YouVe Lived A Life Ranger from the Michigan Independence Agency district Department of Transportation; offices have joined the Project Janet Howard of the Michigan Zero welfare reform initiative Department of Career Develop The Redford, Greenfield-Joy, ment; managers from the four Of Dignity Independence Inkster and Schoolcraft-Stans- FIA district offices and commu- l^fe ^H fi • .^ > L~' rt+.« C... i^ ^ J ,^ ^ J ^ i •,». 6 ,* 1/Ql y uwu IW JVIIIlM wait UIKC W **.• + * .*K .¾ f^^ ^ ^*s mvj |iai tiiCi o. reduce the number of FLA fami "Project Zero is what welfare lies without earned income to reform is all about - communi 5 zero, said FIA Director Douglas ties coming together to identify Howard barriers to employment and redi The offices* nn? part of 36 Pro recting their efforts and AnH Choice. ject Zero sites joining 35 existing resources to remove those barri sites across the state. Joining ers," Howard said. Howard .it the Wayne County- - JWiihjthe__36 nev/_Prqject Zero At Botsford Commons' Assisted Living Center Project Zero kickoff were: Ann sites starting this monFfiOTS Marie Sims, zone manager of counties are now represented in Wayne County FIA, Vince You Dont Have T& Change A Thing, Project Zero. Announcing the opening oi n r J Tutef&y-flyam Potsford CoiV:P .op: : il Sn,r \'>2h W OFfMNB TAKE ADVANTAGE !..i\ ins UTi'er INQW OF THE STRONG laciiitv. i.. , 1 ii v.i 11 . AMERICAN .DOLLAR ••••and newly renovau-a .\ i^ncd IH RCOLLFcriON IMlM.IlEtf building in Farmington Hills, offers a caring.environment for tho^'j u • 1 • ' r-> -^ <>M V THE FtM*T m-ALm CANADIAN SABLE support to maintain daily living routines. 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At the end of the festival drive, Bruglio, Warren Valley Banquet The displays will be illuminat visitors can stop by Santa's Shel Center, the Furbrnan Group, ed for Wayne County's Light- ter at the Warrendale Picnic Lewis and Munday, Pricewater- Feat, which begins at 7 p.m. Nov. Area for refreshments, gift shop houseCoopers, Ring Screw 18 along 4 1/2 miles of Hines ping and - after Nov. 24 •- take a Works, Melody Farms. Avis Drive from Westland to Dear picture with Santa Claus, Ford, Lewis & Thompson Agency born Heights. A $5 minimum donation per and NTH Consultants. The displays will be lighted 7- car helps keep Wayne County 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sun LightFest operating. 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During September and October, Feli marked the 125th anniversary of Within five years, the small Felician cian sisters from Michigan and Indiana T the order in the United States community attracted other members flew td Warsaw, Poland, to join more Sunday with a Solemn E/ucharistic and began ministries in Michigan, Illi than SCO Feliciuu sisters from around Liturgy at the Felician Chapel presided nois and New York. the World for a pilgrimage honoring the over by Adam Cardinal Maida, arch The order's central headquarters 100-year anniversary of their founder's bishop of Detroit. was moved to Detroit in 1882 and to death. Eight bishops and 30 other clergy Livonia in 1936. Another pilgrimage is planned for concelehrated the Mass with about 700 The sisters operate several institu Nov. 19-28 as sisters travel by bus from in attendance. The Mass was followed tions at their 300 acre Livonia site Polonia, Wis., to Buffalo, N.Y., retrac by a reception and dinner at Laurel bounded by Schoolcraft, Five Mile, ing their beginnings in North America. Manor. Sister Mary Cynthia Strza- Levan and Nfewburgh - Angela Hos "The highlight of this trip will be the Ikowski, minister general of the inter pice, Ladywood High School, Madonna sisters visiting the cemeteries where national community of Felician Sisters, University, St. Mary Hospital, Mary the five pioneers are buried, including was the keynote speaker. wood Manor and Marybrook NurBing the leader, Sister Mary Monica Sybils- • The Livonia province of the Felician Care Center, Montessori Center of Our ki in Mt. Elliott Cemetery and Sister order has 230 members and grew out of Lady and Senior Clergy Village. They Mary Raphael in Mt. Olive Cemetery, a. movement in Poloaia, Wis., in 1874 also operate retreat centers in Jackson both in Detroit." said Sister Kose Mane when Father Joseph Dabrowski invited and Holly. Kujawa, provincial secretary. 4»:..~ _; ~, *_-_ - — t?^!^;^— **-•*.+•*,*.* iv^*** V.«o O <3f\f\ xTi*l»vo r\f* »>•& 1 rr» w»**»•**£,• tv» *» rrtv- •-*mil— l -*K*v i -i"« -.-.fH.o -.,.^-..\na+**\^ lilt JJ1UI»QC4.« «i«lV*A»* 41*»lrl»«* A40*M The crdcr ;:stcrs 7/orid Poland to teach the children of Polish wide. Detroit area Nov. 24-25 and will immigrants in the rural Wisconsin The celebration in Livonia is one of include a Thanksgiving Day Mass atr community, The order had been found several being held at the orders facili the Felician Sisters Provincial House in ed 19 years earlier by Sister Mary ties in Poland and the United States. Livonia The public in Welcome. STAJT PHOTOS IT RANDY JACOBS ftee Attractions WJLB COATS FOR KIDS DRIVE LIVC RCMOTC AT WONDERLAND HALL 1:00pm -i.:00pm NOV!) 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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 199$ **• ons in Woodhaven," DtngeU said. policy,* easiest for school board* plicated building projects in tionij did apply to all non-school His comment* came after sen- to understand and follow. Warn* many communities. land and buildings in a district, •tors rejeetad a revision to the er explained. Municipal building inspectors O'Reilly explained. So munici m-mm bttiWin^ in Mkhittn state construction code* Senate Rogers' bill, SB 805, has often did not have the expertise palities could control placement a,r* intp*«t*4 for structural Bill 463, which was originally received one hearing ia commit at the time to review conatruc- of, for example, the district's bus intjsgrity when they are con sponsored by Sen. Leon Stiile IK- tee, she said. Members asked for tioh for buildings of that size. garage. That ended in 1992 structed -all building* except Spring Lake) and co-sponsored itional research before vot- Additionally, there were prob under a bill offered by then-Sen. schools. by Sen*; Thaddau* McCotter^ g^stTVfre predicted the bill lems with animosities between •lack Faxon, which exempted all fad according to state sena- Livonia) and Diaane ByrunaCD- would not reach the full Senate school districts and the munici school land and buildings from toris, they haven't been since Onodaga). The s^U_p»4e is for a vote until early 3000, palities in which they were locat local municipal control abo>tl878. enforced by building officials in According to O'Reilly, the ed ™ which is still an issue in If zoning officials don't like Wall collapses in two Michigan local municipalities. The bill had delay to Rogers' bill is over the school construction - as well as those rules, city fire chiefs have school districts have brought the been amended in the House to question of whether inspections problems with so-called sweet long had stronger arguments issae to the forefront in the state eliminate exemptions to the should be conducted now for heart contracts and out-and-out with the state law: While it is Legislature - one at a middle code, and therefore local inspec those schools which have been bribery. state inspectors who do the school in Woodhaven in 1990 tions, for school buildings. bujlt in the past few years. "The one person considered to reviewing, it is city fire depart and another at a high school in SB 463, proposed by Sen. be above reproach was the state ments that are expected to put Flushing in 1998, Bills differ Stiile, was once approved by sen superintendent of public educa out any blazes there. Some No one was hurt in the col According to O'Reilly, the rea ators and won approval in the tion," O'Reilly said, so the job of chiefs have complained that the lapse at the *70s*era Woodhaven son for the rejection was that House. But representatives inspecting sehool buildings was ruleH mean their first look inside school, but repairs cost some 16 Senate Republicans would prefer amended the bill to end the turned over to him. But state new school buildings has come another bill sponsored by Sen. when they were called there for miflionv according to Joe O'Reil* exemption for schools, causing superintendents also did not ly, legislative aide to Sen. Mike Rogers (R-Howellh Senate Benators to reject the measure. have expertise in construction an emergency. Christopher Dingell (D-Trenton). Bill 805 would require that all The bill is now headed to confer standards, so they increasingly All those are side issues for Four workers died/however, in new schools be inspected by the ence committee. Action on that relied on contracts with outside the time being, O'Reilly said. the! collapse at the Flushing high state Bureau of Construction bill may also be delayed until offices to conduct the actual on- "The vast majority of school school, where the wall was part Codes, but it would allow school after the Start of the new year. site reviews. buildings typically exceed public of an auditorium under construc- districts to opt for inspections by When all is done, O'Reilly said In 197S, the entire job was building codes, but inspection? tdoa at the time- local municipal building officials th* goal is to get schools inspect turned over to the Office of Fire are not required during con Both incidents have been instead ed. If senators reject SB 463, Safety under the state fire mar struction," Rogers said, "Tragi cally, this oversight already has attributed to improper design /Senate Republicans are The difference between the Dingell will support Rogers' shal and construction, and senators two bills is not just politics, bills, O'Reilly said. "The number one safety issue resulted in the deaths of several endangering the lives of school workers who were building an believe inspections would have children across Michigan by Rogers' press secretary Sylvia for schools is fire safety, don't get caught the problems early. Warner assured. Taking the Long history me wrong," O'Reilly said, "and auditorium in Flushing just over repeatedly refusing to include a year ago. Rv^UiLing inspec Senators now aim to address schools in the state construction exemption for schools out of the The oversight that led to the the Office of Fire Safety does an the; oversight, Republicans and state construction code might lack of construction inspections excellent job." But inspectors tions of new construction pro code. By not mandating the jects assures parents that their Democrats alike, but there are inspection of school buildings - have some unintended conse has a long history, according to there also are not trained to disagreements over the best way quences, she warned. Rogers' O'Reilly. It dates back to the review .structural integrity, he children will be safe, inspections by inspectors trained to look for help assure that human error to accomplish that goal. Those structural integrity, we run the bill, on the other hand, adds 1920s and '30s. At the time, he added. differences led to heated words inspections in education law, contended, school buildings were won't result in another tragic risk of putting our children in New buildings incident" recently. dangerous buildings like the one resulting in the "cleanest public often the largest and. most cora- New school buildings have Senators rejected the amended long been a source of disagree SB 463 in a 16-20 voLe Tuesday. ment between municipalities Nov. 2: n.nd local districts. Schools have Sens. £}^>rge Z H?rt ' n-Oe*r- for years been outside the con born) and Gary Peters i'D-Bloom- trol of zoning authorities within field) voted yes. local governments, so while city Sens. Loren Bennett (K-Can- councils and township boards ton), Bill Builard (R-Kighiand), are able to control the placement Mat Dunaskiss (.R-.Lake Orion), ,11 ntV, ;cr nm!d:m l n rtc tk. 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In BYMllSMALOtr legislation, House Bill 4413, on law known as the "marital privi many of these CAMS, there is no HOMETOWN tivn Snrvici Thursday, Nov. 4, making it a lege," which means criminal Rep. Jennifer Faunce marital harmony left. Who bet felony punishable by four years defendants can keep their spous RWarren ter that) the witness spouse to Identity theft. ~ when * crimi in prison or a $2,500 fine to es from testifying against them determine if there is any marital nal applies for credit in some apply for credit in someone in court, may be ended hy legis harmony left to be preserved?" one else's name - can cost the else's name. Current law gives the option to Previously, the law did not lation currently under considera group' announced its opposition, drunk. This is a very dangerous victim a great deal of tune, the defendant spouse, but there address credit applications. tion in Lansing. saying ending the privilege could bill for families " But Brown did "If someone takes my idenii are exceptions. The privilege Brown explained that police The privilege now means that destroy marital harmony in say he would vote for it if excep ty, it may take aine mouths to already does not apply in cases often had a hard time charging what you say to your 'marriage some relationships. tions are added. a year to clear my name,* Rep. of divorce, crimes against chil perpetrators when they applied partner in confidence, even if "True, the.bill might assist Faunce disagreed She con Bob Brown (D-Dearborn dren, bigamy, abuse, abandon for credit using a false identity? you tell your spouse you commit prosecutors in their endeavors, tended that her bill doesn't end Heights) said "There may be- ment or desertion. It wasn't considered illegal ted a murder, can't be used but it might also produce the the privilege, it simply changes additional costs, like losing out against you in a criminal case. According to Faunce, 21 states on low-rate mortgages in the until something of value had unintended consequence of who gets to make the decision changed hands. Police were in But it would be eliminated by exposing spouses to threats about testifying, Under present and the federal courts have meantime." House Bill 4684, sponsored by already taken the marital privi Because credit card compa a position of "trying to concoct about whether they should testi law, the defendant is the one a charge" against those caught Rep. Jennifer Faunce iR-War- fy or not," Family Forum Execu- who has the option as to whether lege away from the defendant nies and credit bureaus have ren). -spouse, turning it ever to the -had to esubrigtv 8¾ -making sueh applications-, he tive Director Mike Harris wrote "the"spouse can testify; HB 4684, said. "Do you know where the privi in a letter to the House. Faunce said, would give that witness spouse. Only 12 states departments to prevent such have left the option solely in the forms of fraud, Brown said he Brown's bill was tie-barred to lege comes from?" Amca Letica, "This is not a family-friendly option to the spouse. hands of the defendant spouse. believes credit identity theft House Bill 4598, sponsored by assistant Oakland. County prose situation. One can certainly "This bill is family-friendly," The bill had been scheduled has become the costliest form Stephen Ehardt >R-Lexingtom. cutor, asked. "Its origins go way argue that deserving families Faunce argued. "It gives the for a vote Wednesday, Nov. 3, of fraud today, "costing u« mil which makes it illegal to pos back in common law to a time don't get themselves into such option to the (witness spouse) so but Faunce pulled it.from the lions if not billions." sess credit information with when you were not allowed to situations, ^ut the argument they can testify when it is the House calendar when she the intent of passing it on to testify iu your own case because ignores the principle that the moral thing to do. "What many people don't learned of the opposition from another for the purpose of cred it was presumed you were loo law should equally protect every "They say they're afraid prose realize is that credit identity is Family Focus. Having met with it fraud. So serving as a "clear biased. When you got married, one whatever their social status cutors will use this to be mean, often worth more than the the organization and been, inghouse" for stolen credit your spouse 'became one with might be, to coerce spouses to testify. In money actually taken, because unable ^o negotiate a compro people spend a lifetime build information, Brown explained, you.' Of course, now people can "Divorce and martial strife get my experience, prosecutors are mise or'convince the group's ing up their credit histories could net perpetrators four testify in their own cases, but enough promotion from Michi not mean people. They are elect members to support the bill, Credit is often the most valu years in prison or a $100,000 we've kept the marital privilege gan law via no-fault divorce ed officials and they got there by Faunce said she would proceed able asset we have," Brown fine. ... Today, it's known as the sit- statutes. We'd rather not add to being trusted individuals. If they v down-and-shut-up rule " with a vote anyway. said. Bfown said he belie *?? V>iu the carnage by turning the mari are mean, then get rid of them," bill is the first Democrat-origi Letica appeared before the tal privilege laws on their she said. She said she believes the bill T<> address the problem, Gov. has enough support in both nated initiative to win the gov House of Representative's Com heads," Having worked as an assistant John Engle'r signed Brown's chambers to win passage. ernor s signature this- year..! mittee on Family and Civil Law Rep. Bob Brown (D-Dearborn prosecutor for seven years, to testify in support of the bill in Heights) said he can't support Faunce said spouses could not be October. the bill in its present form, coerced to testify: "Prosecutors But the long-standing legal which he sees as a blanket elimi are not allowed to threaten peo tradition also has its supporters, nation of the privilege. ple." so the proposed change is begin "If someone drives home *'I don't see how you are dis ©Ide World Canttrburg tillage ning to draw fire. On Tuesday, drunk," he said, "a prosecutor rupting marital harmony," Leti Nov. 2, Michigan Family Furum, would be able to force a spouse ca said, arguing in support of a conservative family advocacy to testify that he came home Faunce's bill. "You are putting HUGE SAVINGS! W tWjt {1**M%*1*%W* /IPIS Open J*l Days A Year Don J tiut£S out OQ uic u^t prices "o »UI V SUMWU VU. 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AS«UOUT$«W-CM»fr'- •CONTINENT ON TYW Of SWOW fflHP* KING* * A W&W»Tt«?D T**«I**«W Of Tr-CUMST" — *AMmm$C*Um*Q¥mdty~ im 63* *3*>.m. •^•mum.^/ ^m^mmsm^ 31¾ St. tmm itfMl Can/pfy*o 9wm w nm m*m»imD*m*,m wm iiWi«fc^|U-' Hn I* 'Of"!^¥'"W^pWWSsW' AMOVPS•rShoT p R>V* ovSorvtot - EtttilbfflOm 40970 H» WPJ ffcftd 8513 W««r Rett* 46*00 Fofdftosrt tm Sh**tonRo»d 27430 Joy Bead 4204063 427-6444 4 STp4N.D«ro« 4634S9S 41*4886 421-5161 1^800-290-656 ) s^*1*35, Rivarviaw »*— *M.~X L noapiw A12(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1999 First Citizen GEOF BROOKS represents us well ou don't see Jo Johnson's name on the pages of this newspaper as frequently Yas some others, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have a great impact. She's more likely to be in the calendar lietings-than on the front page, but this week's an exception. Johnson, honored Tuesday as this year's First Citizen of the Year, has impressive cre dentials. She helped revive the one-room Per- rinsville School. She served with the West land Youth Athletics Association and the Westland Historical Commission, of which she is presi dent. She was a co-founder of the Westland Cul* tural Society, which brings outdoor concerts to STAfT PHOTO BT TOM HA WLEIf Westland each summer. Johnson has served Flrtt Cfttoen Jo Johnson on Westland's library board. The First Citizen program of the Westland ing now, with their five children grown and Chamber of Commerce and The Observer & Ernie Johnson retired. Eccentric Newspapers seeks to honor an out Jo Johnson's work has been mainly as a vol standing community volunteer, Johnson, one unteer, at a time when many women have of six people nominated this year, was nomi chosen to enter the paid work force. Her con nated separately by City Councilman Richard tributions certainly rival those of any modern *« Ctffof #>*-& SMB^M****^ LeBlanc and Sandra Valovick. businesswoman, though Johnson, with charac "I was very proud," Johnson said. "I've teristic modesty, would downplay that. enjoyed what I've been doing, and I'm made so ' Westland is fortunate to have people like Jo Johnson, to take the reins of various volunteer lufc 11Eff 9 many friends over the years. But it makes me Opinions are to be shared; We welcome your ideas, that's why we offer tkis space for your feel good that I am recognized." groups and lead them to accomplishments. All of this year's nominees had impressive back opinions- We will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a She and husband Ernie are seen regularly grounds and the voting certainly wasn't easy. contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed around town, helping with one project or to: Julie Brown, Westland Editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to her at (734) 591- another. They have more time for voiunteer- Congratulations to Jo Johnson, the 1999 First Citizen of the Year! 7279 or e mailed to [email protected]. Disability concerns "shell frame" bv ?J.!owi-n,y Public testirnonv to be heard by the Department of Community n Sept. 28, 1999, the Michigan Depart Health, while quietly positioning the Depart r omen t of Community Health issued a posi ment of Management and Budget to make Make charter schools perform tion paper that establishes the framework for"" real," final and potentially devastating deci competitive bids to take oyer the publicly sions. The Department of Management and here's a line forming outside the charter state foundation grant of about $6,000. That funded Community Mental Health Systems, Budget will write the bid specifications and Tschool door. About 100 new charters are means the staff at charter schools is made up The position paper failed to mention, however, ultimately decide which private entity will waiting for approval in Michigan. The law of mostly of new teachers at the bottom of the that it will be the Department of Management receive the lucrative bid to provide services supply and demand and the push to reform salary scale. Many will likely move on to high and Budget, not the Department of Communi and supports to Michigan's most vulnerable public education dictate that the state lift its er-paying school districts and experienced ty Health, that will make final decisions on populations. five-year*old cap on the number of schools teachers already in those districts would be who gets the lucrative bids. UCP/Detroit anticipates that large, ''for- chartered by universities, currently 150, char hard-pressed to move to charter schools. United Cerebral Palsy Association of Metro profit'* corporations are waiting to "buy up" ter school advocates say. politan Detroit Inc., along with many other the inefficiently managed public CMH sys Legislation could be reintroduced in the But the biggest reason for demanding addi disability organizations, has been a harsh crit tems, only to bleed it and to leave it, Michigan House of Representatives as early as tional accountability for new and existing ic of the ways in which Oakland County Com UCP/Detroit cautions the state of Michigan this week to revise or remove the cap. Gov. charters is this: Even though the charter munity Mental Health has been administered to proceed very carefully into the realm of John Engler favors its elimination. schools are legally prohibited from making a over the past several years. Last year, the placing the publicly funded Community Men We don't think that's a great idea - particu profit, the overwhelming majority of charter Oakland County Board of Commissioners tal Health System on the auction block. larly if it's done without any measures to schools in Michigan have contracted with for- voted to transfer the county-run CMH Board A copy of the Michigan Department of Com ^nsure-forther^accountability ^n the pari of profit companies to handle «tart~up and to an independent "Authority." UCP/Detroit munity Health's Position Paper can be new and existing charters, or public school administrative tasks. That in itself draws a opposed the board's decision simply because accessed at the Web site (www. mtich. state, academies, as they like to be called. And this line between charter schools and traditional we felt, that the OCCMH Administration did mi.us ) or call Barb Mongeau at (517) 373- is what the Michigan Association of Public public education. 'not.have the expertise needed to compete 6440. School Academies wants. No limits, no bur While the state's 1993 charter school law against well-run business ventures in winning Elmer L. Cerano den. Charter schools are working, they assure leaves oversight up to the schools' authorizing the upcoming bidding war. executive director us. Parental involvement is staggeringly bodies, such as Central Michigan University, UCP/Detroit has never opposed the intro strong, MEAP scores are rising and public it also opens the door to management compa duction Of sound business efficiencies into the schools are improving just because charter nies such as the Edison Project and National delivery of mental health service. Our concern schools are there to provide competition. Heritage Academies, a western Michigan- is how to get the best efficiencies out of a non Teach academics profit organization so that money identified as The Observer doesn't see the evidence being based company that had hoped to set up a t has occurred to me that the problem with potential "profits" can be reinvested into more nearly as conclusive. While some schools, par- charter school in Canton this fall. Manage the homosexual agenda is one of definitions. and better services. Recognizing that a well- I ticularly those in Detroit and near Lansing, ment companies typically receive about 10 As you know, the president himself does not managed business can "buy" the current CMH are meeting or beating performance standards percent of the per-pupil state foundation grant know what the meaning of the word is, is. system and within two years squeeze a com of the districts where they are located, others for their services. That's taxpayer dollars Perhaps it might clarify things if I were to fortable profit out of their inefficiencies, we tag behind, Taken as a whole-, MEAP scores at going to a private concern with limited submit to you the definitions in question for fear that eventually, high-cost users (people charter schools fall short of statewide aver requirements for financial disclosure. your acceptance and approval or just your tol with the most significant disabilities) will be ages in math and reading, although they sur The Canton academy, which fell through erance. rationed out of services. Then what??? pass statewide scores in scfeoce cad writing. when the township planning commission : Acceptance: The act of accepting, especially Many academies are just entering their sec failed to approve its site plan, was expected to UCP/Detroit projects that, if the bid to operate the public Community Mental Health System with approval. ond or third year of existence Some of the be operating in the black within five to eight Accept: To receive with consent, or favor. early charters had so few studsota initially years, organizers said. is awarded to the lowest, "for-profit" bidder, profit, not quality of services, will be the pri^ Tolerance: The ability and disposition to they w*»e exempted from MEAP altogether The Observer believes parents and taxpay tolerate opinions, practices, or habits differing We also question, whether charter schools ers are looking for more accountability in edu mary motivation. It is also feared that within two years, all of the community's capacity to from one's own without accepting them or will be airte to compete with traditional public, cation, not less. Witness the renewed empha changing one's own. schools - particularly those in solid districts serve people with extensive needs will have sis on standardized testing, a longer school Perhaps now you can understand that the like much of western Wayne and Oakland evaporated. The current policy makers in the year and state-endorsed high school diplomas. two words can not be used in coryunction with counties,- in the tang run. Charters receive governor's office will have been "term limited* Charter schools shouldn't be let off the hook each other, since they indeed are opposites, as per-pupti funding that matches their home when report cards are due. out of office by the time the ramifications of .;• are, truth and deception-. Perhaps also, in district only up to a maximum of the annual their poor decisions are realized. The governor and his Department of Management and Bud light of these facts, our teachers should just start teaching our students academics again. v get will not have to live with the devastating consequences of their decisions. COMMUNITY VOICE The governor's office is staging an effective Teresa Sard in ka Plymouth Why w* - ; you tn this Juui MOWN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734 953-2136, MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2149; HfT Wt Mfom. AOVtATisiMG MANAG£P, 734-963-2177, fc PUBLISHER', 734-953-2100, .m w+aakqdihts GtNERAL MANAUER, 734-953^:752, quoHtoriMa MSM WAMMft, CIRCULATION DOCTOR, 734~9S3-211TT 1 ^^^IB^rtWPW* WmT r9tmm*0t>f ." MNmnoOMUJ, MARKCTING DWtCTO*. 734-953-2150, usrr the John Olefin HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. HfghSchooi "HP*...... Ikws Tvebsenpsf- CHAIRMAN of THE BOARD Jowwt TOWAH, VICE PREaoeNT/EwTOfiuL Rx»u*o A****, PRESIDENT production of taf.Tftethw «frt*$sJntnj pto- terming eH my eter'tmw* ANMfcUtf IHW ' ^feMUftli IN». I'mMppyto *Ttmm*fo* OtiRt MMMMt: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community Journalism ' HHm.*'P*r*fi ontf hofflf if- tor.sndtMte psrfoffft tot Jonn mancesBTB J me.-" ." Qtam/ in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be Ifwewid" p>m. Thyntty 'AM^hfl ii^s^y^Mt independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or niwwt TUF^W • senior In cast sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate end Friday, 2 tvtorincm ^<- .[„ . . '' < PLfffA»jilL.'i~fia^Mtftffc, ••t *'*•.»-: mwwm •iiwp.1 The Observer* Eccentric*'•THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1999 (W)A13 POINTS OF VIEW *#^>MtafllW Trip down memory lane leads to theater fwas a trip back in time. Most of us weren't looking to make a come. Being in drama helped me over Not literally, of course, but in the career in the theater, although a few Sheri Smith, director of The Mil come a fear of public speaking and, of Itense that the visit to John Glenn did. Classmate Sam Raimi went on to lion-Heirs," told me at rehearsal that course, provided friendship*,, some of High School reminded me of my own directing fame, first with his "Evil students' involvement in plays is a which last tothi s day. Winning an younger days Dead" movies and later with "For great way to learn commitment and Emmy or Tony would be nice, but I \ Photographer Tom Haw'ley and I Love of the Game," starring Kevin responsibility while enjoying them- think most student thespian* would • went to Glenn last Thursday to do a Costner. *elvw* Of course, those on the win story on the production of "The Mil Bruce Campbell, just a year ahead ning Glenn football team and their settle tor friendship and lifelong' lion-Heirs,'' with performance* 7 pro. of us and a friend of Sam's, went on to supporters are learning that, too. But memories • Thursday and'Friday and 2 p.m. Sun become an actor following his high JULIE BROWN football's not for everyone. day. I was quickly reminded of my school productions, Having such opportunities for stu Jnlu> Brown is community editor own senior year at Birmingham My niece, Kathleen Rembacki, a It's great to see young people such dents, whether with school produc for the Westtand Observer. She is Groves, working as a dancer in our Mercy High School student, is in the as. Kathleen and the Glenn-cast take tions or community theater, is a great available via e-mail at jbrown@ot>. production of "How To Succeed in, cast for the Plymouth Theatre Guild the time to get involved in theater outlet for their talents. Even those Business Without Really Trying." production of "It's a Wonderful Life." hoTTmcomm.net or by phone at (734) Not all will go on to star on Broadway who don't care to take.to the* stage can It's hard to believe that was. 1977, Her mom and 1 went to the theater to 963-2126. The Westland Obaervery - in fact, most won't, but the experi work on the crew, building sets, creat as I still can recall so vividly the pick her up Sunday after rehearsal, address is 36251 'Schoolcraft, Ltuun.ui. ence will serve them well for years to ing costumes or contributing in a names and faces of those involved. (Kathleen is Mrs. Martini.) variety of other ways. Ml 48150. ong ago, when 1 was a bleeding- charge was 25 cents per sheet. A short heart liberal on social and fiscal time later, I observed that a local • A short time War, 1 observed that a local Horary was Lmatters. 1 always felt that most, library was charging 10. cents a sheet charging 10 cents a sheet for copies. That leamsd Wee a if not all, services could, be provided at for copies. That seemed like a bargain bargain - untU I observed several office supply businesses a lower cost to the public by the gov - until I observed several office supply as well as commercial printing businesses offering copies ernment rather than by private com businesses as well as commercial for as low as 3 cents a copy, wtth most being priced at 5 panies. printing businesses offering copies for My reasoning wa> simple: Govern as low as 3 cents a copy, with most cents. ments don't have to worry about mar being priced at 5 cents —, ,—• \ ' — ket share, stock prices or profit mar LEONARD POGER drive memory and more built-in soft In addition, the retailers offered gins. But the philosophical change in my ware, reasonable prices for extended war Continuing that logic I assumed thinking about the public and private university. that governmental services .would sector prices came while pricing per ranties for service and repairs. No so Well, readers and future U-M stu AND - at the retail shop, you pick automatically be lower priced than sonal computers at the University of \ at thp "Go Rlue" school. dents or their parents, hang on to identical sen-ices provided by the pri Michigan and nearby businesses. up the new computer a moment after While I enjoy being a U-M student vate sector th.it ::;isly area of t^*1 After I enrolled at the University of your credit cards. your credit card or credit application I and receiving student football tickets. economy that collects those filthy Michigan-Dearborn in the summer of Not only were the university prices j I will soon exercise my new-found ec- 1 higher than those in the retail stores, profits at the expe"** of u- poor con 1998, I received a school newsletter You can be home surfing the Inter \ nomic theory and buy my next com but yuu had to pay first and then wait net within mino**"5 after driving home sumers. announcing that I am eligible for ; puter through ihc- piiValt- ^etor ;;t several weeks before receiving the with your new toy and connecting the But in the past year. 1 noticed a dif "major student discounts" on major a substantial savings ference. In some {-n^es. the private brand computers, product. On top of that, a student, had monitor and printer. sector is not only lower- m offering a very limited choice of brands. On top of that, the retailers offer Leonard Pogc is a longtime prices for goods and services, but — ™AT"frrst7f toek-a-quickjsuryeyjjf the In addition, the less-expensive interest-free financing for up to l& _ : MUCH'lower thai, sjovomments computer prices at Best Buy. Circuit "mbde1s at-yrsttr-leea4 «*taiUtL.\vjer'ij) months. At Ann Arbor, there is no . Obwri't'r Wmrspapars cf>mmunit* i .i 1 first noticed the difference several City and CompUSA and calculated much better value than those offered comparable tvrunkr -— • . tur. He ntav be retailed by phone -a years ago at a ciearbypost office, that I could get a comparable comput by the university - such as offering a You pay now and get your personal '734 • .95T 270? "TTT •trm&iUd-at: J-pu£LZ<£ which had a lobby copy machine The er at a major discount through the faster chip, more RAM, more hard computer later <*'. horr The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1999 University creates In 1947 when Madonna Col Kimball has long been inter- lege in Livonia was established, ested in educational computing tie training of teachers was one and haa written five computer of three academic programs programs for school children. He instituted, During the following also designed Web pages for the 542 years, the college became College of Education, which can Madonna University and grew to be found at the University's Web offer more than 50 undergradu site-WAVw.munet.edu. ate majors and 14 master's "Th* goals of the College of cfegree programs enrolling;, . Education are to offer high quali approximately 4,000 men and ty instruction, to nurture and women. support all students through fac Recently, the Madonna Uni ulty mentoring and to meet the versity Board of Trustees career need of future and current approved the change of the Edu teachers," said Kimball. cation Department to a College Students are expected to bene of Education. fit from the change, since the "This organizational change new college will offer more per recognizes the Education Department's role in the growth sonal attention and academic of the university and its solid resources, said Kimball, reputation in preparing teach Over the past decade the ers," said Ernest Nolan, vice New dean: Robert Kimball teacher education program has president for academic adminis grown dramatically. Four gradu Our Entire Stock of Our Entire Stock of Our Entire Stock of tration. "The education of teach Teacher Education, ate programs were developed - a Silk Shirts Fall Suits Sweaters ers has been central to our mis master of arts in teaching with In conjunction with the desig (Holiday Suits Not Included) sion of service to the communi nation of the College of Educa specializations in learning dis BUY ONE-GET ONE BUY ONE-GET ONE ty." tion, Robert Kimball was named abilities and literacy education The College of Education dean, Kimball had been chair of and a master of science in directs the teacher preparation the Education Department for administration with specialties +• curriculum at the undergraduate the last nine years. The South in Catholic school leadership and level, as well as four master's Lyon resident earned his bache educational leadership. degree programs. The academic lor's, master's and doctoral Madonna University's College Our Already Discounted Prices Ou50r Already DiscounteSd Price s majors in family and consumer degrees from the University of of Education is an approved sm Our Already Discounted Prices science, child development and Michigan, His teaching experi Michigan teacher preparation early childhood education are ence spans more than 30 years institution authorized to grant BRING IN THIS COl'PON AND RF ( 11\ i also housed in the new college. and includes serving as director teaching certificates at the ele 309 All the undergraduate and grad of student teaching and chair of mentary and secondary levels. uate teacher education programs the Teacher Education Depart For more information about % are accredited by the National ment at Mercy College of teacher education programs, call Council for Accreditation of Detroit. 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That, and those high i way signs that use exit numbers instead of telling you where youre going, if you get off at a particular exit. Women love TripTiks. They're small, compact, detailed, They tell you which exit numbers to take. But they don't show the whole picture. They plot your trip in 30-minute or one-hour segments. When you come to the edge of the page, you have to flip to a new one to see where to go next. Men like road maps. They're big and BY SUE MASON office, Canton Chamber awkward, but they do give the whole STAFF WRITER ' of Commerce office, picture. Detroit is here and Orlando is smason^oe.horaecomm.net Gallimore Elementary down there, and there s more than one utumn Kucka ba,s a School, and Canton way to get from here to there, Trip work ethic her sister Fire Station No. 1. Tiks just show you one marked route. Brandy Krupp felt "I make quilts for At** rtnrt #lH !• *-» rV* rv -^t\r* r\ n m i *• i .-, n tr: ....* c* .....I.I, « \ » .In thi* case, WH WPT-P headed to * 4 V S. 111- \J i.ik>Lti Have you ever wondered what that include the VIP reception ture fine wines, horn d'oeuvres Shoppe, Knights of Columbus Lighthouses," and Gjisbert turist Chuck Borahanian. it'» like to be a fighter pilot? and benefit. They're available at and desserts, presented by some Building Association, Pap Vino's, (Nick) van Franfcanhuyaen, illus Jacobaon's will be open for You can-apead a 4*? finding Angela Hospice Care Center, 30 area* restaurants and food Rocky's Santino'a Place for trator for the "The Legend of after-hours shopping and $20 of ouit if you're the highaat bidder 14100 Newburgh Road, Uvonia, companiea, including the Beirut Pasta, Sweet Lorraine's, Swge- Sleeping Bear," The Legend of each sales receipt totaling $100 foT that item at the 12th annual or ay calling (7¾) 45^7810. Bakery, Chimaato's, Confection- di's, Italian American Banquet Mackinaw Island" and The Blue or more oil purchases made dur ttfht Up a Life benefit for Auctioneer Dan Stall will be atety Yours Bakery, Copper Center, Uptown Cafe and Villa Spruce,* a new children's book ing the benefit will be donated to Angela Hospice, looking for the highest bid on a Creek, deRoa Delicacies, Domi de Roma at the Summit. written by Mario Cuomq. Angela Hospice. Free shipping Sponsored by Jacobaon's of variety of items, including the no's Pitta, Groat Harvest Bread Party-goers also will »••« a Setting the mood will be Dave also will be available for pack Laurel Park Place and the Ital chance to be a fighter pilot for Company, La Shish, Macaroni chance to meet John Wagner, Bevihgton on the keyboard, ages weighing less than 10 ian American Club of Livonia, the day. The highest bidder will Grill, Mary Denning'* Cake photographer of "Michigan harpist Christa Orix and carica pounds. LJght Up a Life will treat guest* receive actual flight training to.an evening of gourmet foods, then practice in an afternoon fug, live and silent auction* and game of laser tag combat. shopping 6:80 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Also up for bid are an auto mpage Bl N6v. 21, at Jacobaon's, Six Mile graphed hockey stick signed by aqd Newburgh roads in Livonia. the 24 members of the Detroit extraordinary reference for par* healthy eating and dental or seen," she added. "They're not ers was sent out to these five -Cast year's benefit raised a Red Wings, cultural packages ents, teachers, principals -. any» health. superficial lists, these are by people. record $100,000 for the many including the Detroit Institute of one concerned about adoles Additional chapters offer infor people I believe in." "They gave us expert counsel ing and review," programs offered through Angela Arts, Michigan Opera Theatre cents," while Northville resident mation about the importance of McCarthy also has acknowl a Hospice, including its My Nest and Meadow Brook Theater, Barbara FUs, the mother of two f am i ly-school* com m unity edged the help of representatives Is Best" pediatric hospice pro Detroit Red Wings tickets, resort involvement in education and of the Michigan School Health "Healthy Teens: Facing the teenagers, said the book "is a Challenges of Young Liots' costs gram. and travel packages, auto great place to start", to build a health education «»ad college and Foundation, American Associa Honorary chairs for the year's graphed 1999 Masters Tourna vocational preparation. tion for Health Education, $14.95 plus $3.60 shipping and better relationship between par National Association of Sec handling, and is available, event are David Brandon and ment memorabilia and a variety ents and teens "Throughout the book, I talk wife Jan, with Angela Hospice of Harrods bears and collectible ondary School Principals, St, through McCarthy's Bridge Com "In a down-to-earth, insightful about the importance of parents' John Health System and Nation President Sister Mary Giovanni, TYCO Beanie Babies involvement in their teens' per munications Inc., 1450 Pilgrim and very readable style, it asks al Middle School Association in Road, Birmingham 48009. For Carolyn DiComo and Georgia There also will be a "Fortune adults to listen to important sonal and school lives," said Seappaticd the benefit chairs. $5,000" raffle. Only 200 tickets the production of "Healthy more information or to order the issues in teens' lives," Gainay McCarthy. "I believe health edu Teens." The evening will kick off with will be sold at $100 each for the cation is an exciting and inter book, call (248) 646-1020-or chance to win. 10 cash prizes, said, "It is apparent that the "The most interesting thing order by e-mail at bridgecomm a special VIP celebrity and author cares deeply about young esting place for a parent to be champagne reception at 5:30 ranging from $250 to $6,000. involved and 1 provide examples. was having these five organiza CITY OF WESTLAND PROPERTY FOR SALE 63,000 ±Sq Ft. 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CT ;L irw Lml'Hi lip..-..•.< i^uui v,.iV'iJ.k.I.rLr,..'ii,iLkiW'JTri«rri'«kl. ••!• •••••>• U'l«l 1 Til- Tl~ll IT<— ir il-ili»L ..., . — ,.-- L.ti^n M^Mit ,--. ,,— . —. ,,«... uu * n <_._•_ LI LL _U „ , , , _. ., . . ,-,^ ., . .Mstat;aa|'tss>a i« tewtaf mA «tvn«a. Vsktcies may be daieted from thi» »»\irto r u th* »U*1 tf d» auMSkn. : • i'r i i • r n-riit-T --i—-r~r~ ,i' it inii ii«iiM>SMi*^^ ,»,,.•••«*• .M' -I—- ..111111 " lti»ml_. .A. . ^r^ • Amwi^iii H li I i il • T" a*IMat*attalattltftfafM the Obwrverlk Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBERII, 1999 *•* WEPOtNOS AND ENGAGEMENTS Webber-Klonowskl Gregorlch-Gaffleld Smith-Anderson Karen Marie Klonowaki and George and Helen Gregorich of Loren William Smith and Corey Robert Webber were mar Livonia announce the engage Johanna Lynn Anderson were ried July 10 at St. Charles Bor- ment of their daughter, Kathryn married Aug. 27 at St. Edith romeo Church in Detroit by the Rose, to Benson Wilder Gaffield Catholic Church in Livonia by Rev. David Preuss. of Uvonia, the son of Craig and Deacon John Kenny. The bride ia the daughter of Cynthia Gaffield, also of Livonia. The bride is the daughter of Arnie and Elaine Klonowaki of The bride-to-be is a 1996 grad Lawrence and Linda Anderson of Redford. The groom is the son of uate of Livonia Churchill High Canton The groom is the son of Dolores. Godin oT Farmington School and is pursuing a bache Jeffery and Linda Rothbarth of Hills and Van Webber of Oscoda. lor's degree in education at the White Lake. The bride is a graduate of Red- University of Michigan in Ann The bride is a graduate of Ply forU Tliuratun High School, the Arbor, mouth-Canton High School and University of Michigan-Dearborn Her fianct* is a 1996 graduate a graduate of Eastern Michigan with a bachelor of arts degree in of Livonia Stevenson High University. She is employed by elementary education and Oak School and is pursuing a bache Triad Performance Technologies land University with a master of lor's degree in psychology at the in Farmington Hills. arts degree in reading and Ian* University of Michigan in Ann The groom is a graduate of guage arts, She ia employed as a Arbor, Walled Lake Centra! High reading recovery teacher at Oak Rebecca Gallagher as junior bridesmaid and Kylie Hurwitz School and Oakland University ley Park Elementary School in He is employed by Oakland Uni Wailed Lake. and Meghan Rodman as flower Smith-Kuehneman versity as the varsity head div man with Greg Werth, John The groom is a graduate of girls, Mr. and Mrs. David Smith of ing coach and i;s the owner of All DeRonne and Larry Smith as North Farmington High School, The groom asked Jason Westland announce the engage Pro Painting. groomsmen and David and Larry Klonowski to be his best man the University of Michigan with ment of their daughter, Kimber- The bride asked Erica Stowe to Anderson as ushers. Geoffrey a bachelor of science degree in with Jamie Lawrence, Chad ly Ann, to Ernest Frank Kuehne- serve as matron of honor with mechanical engineering and Uni Muncy, Todd Jubenville and man, son of Ernest L. of Fal Zitlefiki was the ring bearer. Holly Butterfield, Erica Ander The couple received guests at a versity of Detroit with a master Paul Cohen as groomsmen, mouth and Donna Kuehneman son and Holly Smith as the of engineering management Mitchell Rozman as ring bearer of Westland. bridesmaids. Michelle and reception as St. Thomas the degree. He is employed as an and John Turney II as usher. The bride-to-be is a graduate Kirstie Smiley, Katie Bykowski Apostle Hall in Southfield. Fol automotive seating engineer at The couple received guests at a of John Glenn High School. and Analiese Zaleski were the lowing a trip to Nassau, the Magna International in Livonia. reception at the Warren Valley Her fiance also is a graduate of flowergirls. Bahamas, they are making their The bride asked Shelly Hur- Golf course before leaving on a John Glenn High School. Tom Ashfteld served as best home in Northvi 11«. witz to be her matron of honor honeymoon trip to the Leelanau A December 1999 wedding is with bridesmaids Mary Holden, Peninsula. They qre making planned. Amy Turney, Amy Sumner and their home in Commerce Town Sultana-Taylor Kerry Muncy -as bridesmaids, ship, Joseph and Maria Sultana of Meadows-Sellers Canton, formerly of Livonia. Demeester- announce the engagement of Harry arid Delores Meadows of their daughter, Josie, to Damion Palombit Garden City announce the Taylor, the son of Daniel and engagement of their daughter, James and Theresa Dezelsky Kathy Taylor of Livonia. Jaime Lynn, to Robert Donald The bride-to-be is a graduate of Caseville announce the Sellers, the son of Bill and Ginny engagement of their daughter, of the University of Michigan in Sellers of Garden City. , Dearborn. She has a bachelor's Patricia Demeester, to Raymond The bride-to-be is a 1994 grad Galliano Palombit, the son of degree in accounting. She is uate of Garden City High School. employed as an auditor with Raymond and Cynthia Palombit She teaches pre-kindergarten of Canton. Arthur Andersen LLP, . while attending Schoolcraft Col Her fiance us a graduate of The bride-to-be is a franchise lege. consultant for General Nutrition Centra! Michigan University, Her fianc^ is a 1992 graduate with a bachelor's degree in Center Inc. Her fiance works tor of Garden City High School. He Bathrooms Inc., a family busi* accounting and finance He is n^nn T* U v-tir Vs rt % * rt ritt^^hqaaH a also attended William D. Ford employed as .a commercial lender •» * • ' 1(-1 . • . *1T .. .. i 1 .. ... J GNC franchise which will open V LKHUUdMl ^eiltri 111 ((CDUrtliU UV G^Lrti. in June. to receive certification as a certi An April wedding is planned (\itholK Chape! in Plymouth. A March wedding in Miiford is fied auto body technician. He is at Our Lady of Providence planned. currently working in that field. An October 2001 wedding is planned. NEW VOICES Keith and Jennifer Cun 1/2, and Bailey Karouh, 8 1/2. Chase Jaden Lewis July 13 at Christopher and Sheila Garden City and William and b«>m Ht.-iRht..«i announce the birth ningham of Westland announce Grandparents are James and the Birthing Center of Garden Hull of Westland announce the Sara Matthews ff l*hii?nrnwn""~ nf Roy i^arid-Nicholas July ^T the birth of Sydney Mikaela Kathleen Glasgow of Westland, City Hospital. Grandparents are birth of Sebastian John July Pa. at thf- Birthing' Center of Garden May 13 at Qakwood Hospital in Ronald and Jane Urbaniak of Monty and Susan Lewis of West- 14 at the Birthing Center of Gar Robb and Polly LaChap- City Hospital He joins a sister. Dearborn. Grandparents are Canton and Dennis Barnes of land and Roger and Debbie Cow- den City Hospital. Grandparents pelle of St. Paul, Minn., Jennifer, 20. Grandparents are Sheri and Carl Clements of Warren. Great-grandparents are ell of Wayne. are Pat and Vaughn Hull of announce the birth of Joel Clarence and Fran B*ll and Wayne and Jackie Cunningham MaryJane Urbaniak of Redford John Charron and Sun Westland, Bonnie Torres of Gar Thomas July i#. He.Joins two Mike and Pe^gy Hw»ve, all of of Dearborn and the late Leon and Louise Barnes of Warren. shine Teech of Westland den City and Robert Torres of brothers, Curtis Judd and Jack Garden City Cunningham. Mark and Donna Seremak announce the birth of Kelcie Westland son Robb. Grandparent* are Charles and Lucinda John Alvin and Grace Austria of announce the birth of their Elizabeth Charron July 13 at Robert Walker and Terry Kuth antf Ed Judd of Plymouth son of Garden City announce Livonia announce the birth of daughter Brittany Katelyn the Birthing Center of Garden Lukacs of Garden City and Mary Lou and Gcnt- the birth of Christian Mikel Aimee Grace Suarez Austria June 22 at the Birthing Center City Hospital: She joins a sister, announce the birth of Paige LaChappelle of Mnrquette July 23 at the Birthing Center of June 4 at Providence Hospital in of Garden City Hospital. Grand Breann, 4, and a brother, Timo* Noel July 15 at the Birthing Daniel and Marlena Blazer Garden City H >s.pit.il He has Southfield. She has a brother, parents are Ethel Seremak of thy, 8. Grandmother is Shirley Center of Garden City Hospital. of Wayne announce the birth of two siblings. Ciiiude and Stef- Gavin, 7. 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Mn M T.W •*•• H>* ••••scii,^. • ':"'(.!. .1 K ' ' *;'" T>, * Frl lM.Su* 1'* I (V* '."I' Siwe* ftiwr^Q S «';•»••»•• '•• i/*** vy '-Y'*^' ,>q'V* •: tL YFtNummuuns www rtrtlfSfl^pit*1 <•<**• ImiwumniDi'i'."'' »1« i iiiiiiiiiwwiiwK'-" fami ¥T ** other fun. Tickets are WESTLAND ROTARY available at the front desk The Westland Rotary Club UPCOMING or through clubs. ThoBe meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs attending should bring a days at Joy Manor, 28999 EVENTS piece of fresh fruit for fruit Joy, east of Middlebelt in mm HAT SUKORRAM CHILDREN'S baskets for shut-ins. For Westland. The John Glenn Theatrical Suburban Children's Go-op information, call (734) 722- SWEET ADELINES Guild will present "The Nursery has openings in its 7632. The County Connection Million-Heirs* 7 p.m. 2-year-old toddjer^parent Chorus of Sweet Adelines Thursday and Friday, Nov. HEARING CHECKS class on Friday mornings; Every third Tuesday of International is looking for 11-12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, 3-year-old class Monday women who love to sing. Nov. 14, at the high school each month, a representa and Wednesday mornings; tive from Personalized The group sings a cappella auditorium, on Marquette and 4-year-uld class on music in barbershop style. in Westland. Ticket price is Hearing Care of Westland Monday, Wednesday and will check and clean hear Rehearsals are 7 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 for stu Friday afternoons. Classes Tuesdays at UAW Local dents. Tickets will be sold ing aids free from 2 to 3 . run from September to p.m. by appointment only. 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- at the door. The play, set in May. Parents are required lanti. For more informa the 1950s, tells of three. Call (734) 722-7632 for to help out at the school. more information, tion, call Paula at (734) grown children willed a All classes are in the New* 995-4110. million dollars by their burg United Methodist SENIOR CHOIR CHAOO father, with a few condi Church on Ann Arbor Trail The Friendship Senior tions. mmmsi CHADD of Northwest between Wayne and New- Choir, under the direction burgh. For more informa of Robert Cassidy, meets 9 Wayne County meets thf a.m. Thursdays at the first Thursday of the tion, call April at f 734) 207- School in Wc«tknd AT THE 7889. Westland Senior Resources month througnout the Department Friendship school year at the Livonia & in styie. They LIBRARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Civic Center Library, starM tfc* waefc wfch each elaas taking turns FRIENDS Of LIBRARY The Wayne-Westland Com Westland. Anyone who 32777 Five Mile. CHADD munity School District has lying red rihbona onto the schoolyard fence to The Friends of the William enjoys singing may join, is a nonprofit, parent- ongoing registration for the - fom th* plOT^ ^e arenYug-free.* ''' P. Faust Public Library : based, volunteer organiza preschool programs at Stot- EXERCISE group meets at 7 p jn. the T^ s^o4en*a wnre red ribbon* on thehMini* tion whose aim is to better tlemyer Early Childhood Musical Chairs is a new second Tuesday of each «bn»aafiwea^hadred ribbon above the doors the lives of individuals and Family Development program from Jazzercise month at the library, 6123 of alt thotWerooms and made Friday -Red with attention dtfficttlties, Center, on Marquette designed for exercisers Central City Parkway. Call pup. *io^tJi«ir red outfits to Call (313) 438-3099. between W»yr»? and WjId- older than 40. The program (734) 326-6123. Meetings wood. Programs include an provides a low-to-moderate T.O.P.S. last about one hour and are :8*K**d oa 0» ftem# of *1SARE to early intervention pro workout for the older adult. Take Off Pounds Sensibly open to the public. Friends gram, Head Start, ««M k itaifed by th# flsfcdan The exercise improves No. MI28, a support group also hold a book sale dur A*u#.M^li Anwi'KilUtl V%nl_ 0brbiA&*4A, ilVA***«l^ , i^*** fr,r uonsihl** Wficht ln*<* Kids/Pius Preschool, a pre- •""•"*-•"""'"•-•• i^ ing regular library hours at oaieucaunsr "a: lunar smnxvar- primary impaired program ance, posture, coordination meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday? the library. ;A£a*rtes>. thjf year.' and Sp»rkey Prpwhnrtl and cardiovascular at Good Shepherd Registration is 8 a.m. to endurance. It incorporates Reformed Church, Wayno 4:30 p.m. CalH 734) 595- resistance exercises using Road and Hunter in West- WESTLAND 266a rubber tubing and light land. Call Jackie, at 1734i weights with walking and Farmington Road south of ages 9 and older in Wayne, .Call President Jim 722-7225, CENTER LIVONIA COOPERATIVE jogging patterns. Wear West Chicago in Livonia, is Westland and Romulus, Franklin at (734) 721-0136. T.O.FS. The Livonia Cooperative loose-fitting clothing and WALKERS holding registration for the For information on partici Everyone is welcome. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Nursery, a preschool for comfortable shoes. Light The Westland Walkers school year. Classes meet pating or volunteering, call No. M153 meets at 6:30 ' Children ages 3-4, is located weights and an exercise meet the second Wednes Monday-Wednesday-Friday LeauTtette DoUglas,'(734) p.m. Wednesdays at Opti at 9601 Hubbard. Parents mat are suggested. Robert day of each month except afternoons and Tuesday- 722-3G60. ^ * mEyes, Westland Super learn with their children. FOR SENIORS "CassidyTs the certified during the summer. West- -Tfeursd«y-mornings for 3- Vision Center, 35184 Cen Eniollment is limited. For ADULT LITERACY ' MONEY TALK — Jazzercise instructorrSign land Center, at Wayne and to 5-year-olds. Little tral City Parkway, West information, call Karen at An adult literacy program up at the front desk at the Warren roads, opens its Lambs is a nonprofit, A presentation on "Seven land. Call (734) 427-5200. (734) 522-3714. Ts being offered free Westland Friendship Cen doors to walkers beginning nondiscriminatory Steps To Create and Main Leader, Michele, (734 ) 422- at 7 a.m., at Arcade 2 by CHURCH PRESCHOOL Wednesdays, at the Salva tain a Life Plan That ter or call (734) 722-7632, preschool. Call (248) 471- tion Army Wayne-West- 1726; secretary, Karen, Olga's Kitchen. Mall walk The Westland Free 2077. Works for You" will be TRAVEL GROUP (734)729-6368, Methodist Preschool has land Corps Community offered at 1 p.m. Tuesday, ing ends at 10 a.m. The Travel Group meets 1 openings for 3- and 4-year- 0ARREL0 COOP Center. Volunteers are Nov. 16, at the Friendship PUSUCSKAKJNG p.m. two Fridays a month olds in morning and after-, Garfield Cooperative being sought who are inter Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, The Westland Easy Talk in the Westland Friendship noon sessions. The younger Preschool offers programs ested in tutoring children Westland. Speakers will be ers Toastmasters Club No. Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, RECREATION pupils attend Tuesdays for children 18 months to 5 and adults 4-5:30 p. m. attorney Sanford J. Mall 6694 (formerly Holy unless a trip or program is RECREATION AND FUN and Thursdays, other years. It is located at Cass Wednesdays and Thurs and Kenneth W. Lyon, a Smokemasters) teaches A recreational get-together pupils on Mondays and Elementary, 34633 ' days. For Adult Literacy certified financial planner. planned. Programs include public speaking at the for teens and adults who Wednesdays. A Friday Munger, south of Six Mile enrollment or additional Investing and related top speakers, films, celebra club's weekly meetings 6:30 are disabled is held the sec enrichment class is-also and west of Farmington information, call ics will be covered. Refresh tions of birthdays and p.m. Thursdays at Denny's ond Friday of each month available. The preschool is Road in Livonia. Call (734) Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) ments will be served. Sign weekly door prizes. There Restaurant, 7725 N at the Westland Bailey located at 1421 S. Venoy, 462-0135. 722-3660. up at the front desk or call is an $8 membership fee for Wayne Road next to West- Westland residents. Call Center. Call (734) 722- Westland. Call (734) 728- MALDme BLOCKS MOM'S MORNINO OUT (734) 722-7632 for more land Shopping Center. Call (734)722-7632. 7620. 3559. Building Blocks Preschool Children, ages newborn to information. John Elbe at (734) 326- in Faith Lutheran Church, MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE 5419. FIGURE SKATING 0ARDEN CTTV CO-OP 6, and their mothers are CHOLESTEROL CHECK The Wayne-Ford Civic Figure skaters interested The Garden City Co-op 30000 Five Mile, between, invited to a Mom's Morning Free cholesterol screening League schedules its senior in USFSA'synchronized nursery has openings for Middlebelt and Merriman Out 9-11:30 a!m, every is available at the Friend meal for people 50 and (precision) skating'are preschool classes for ages in Livonia, has morning Thursday at Newburg ..- ship Center courtesy of older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. needed to biiild Novi FSC 18 months through age 4. and afternoon classes for 3- United Methodist Church, Lisa Boyd, RN, and the FOR YOUR on the first Sunday of each and Westland FSC joint Tots class meets on ; and 4-year-olds. A pre- on Ann Arbor Trail Westland Convalescent month at the league hall, venture teams. Prior team Wednesday mornings, and kindergarten readiness between Wayne and New- Center. It will take place HEALTH on Wayne Road two blocks experience is not neces 3* and 4-year-olds meet class for 5-year-olds and a burgh, Livonia. Children 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednes HEARING MPAJRES south of Ford. Cost is $5 for sary. This is ah opportuni Mondays and Thursdays. parent/child toddler class axe grouped together by day, Nov. 17. Screening is Self-Help for Hard of Hear members and $7 for non- ty to build skating and Parental involvement is for 2-year-olds are offered. ages in rooms with two "available by appointment ing People Inc. (SHHH) for members. The meal team skills while having required. Call RVUi at(734) Call (734) 421-7359 for.reg caregivers per room. The only each month for the Western Wayne County is includes beer, beverages, tun. For information, call 513-7708. istration information for program is an optional co first 24 people to register. an international nonprofit dancing to big-band music Cheryl Gutowski at (7^4) the 1999-2000 school year. op, with parents working Registration may be com ST, MEL PRESCHOOL arid door prizes, Call (734) education organization of 427-0305. nUNKUNPTSA once each month. Call (734) pleted at the Friendship St, Mel Preschool, 7506 72B-6010. hard-of-hearing people, 422-0149. Center front desk. Screen Inkster Road- north of War The Franklin High School their relatives and friends, ings will be done following WORK REFERRAL ren Avenue in Dearborn '" PTSA is seeking members. devoted to the welfare and the diabetes and blood Information Center Inc. VOLUNTEERS Heights, has morning and Membership is open to interests of those who can pressure checks on the refers workers to elderly afternoon classes for both those who care about the not hear well SHHH meete HISTORIC third Wednesday of the people who need help. The 3- and 4-year-olds. Regis schools and the communi at 7 p.m. the second Marquette House assisted W1STLANO MUSEUM month. For information or program is for people inter tration has begun. Call ty. Members need not have Wednesday of each month living facility, 36000 Cam The Westland Historical an appointment, call (734) ' ested in providing trans (313)274-6270. a student in the school pus Drive, Westland, seeks Museum is open 1-4 p.m. 722-7632. portation, yard work; in the Allan L, Breakif volunteers to spend time Price U $3 for students, $5 Saturdays at 867 N, Wayne Medicai Building next to • ^»WF* E^MfcHRlWR^E^pi^R'^R' for adults. Checks should housework, etc. Workers with residents to provide The YWCA of Western Road, between Marquette Garden City Hospital, be made payable to can specify the type of work an activity or a one-on-one Wayne County Early and Cherry Hill. Call (734) The Senior Resources they are willing to perform Inkster Road between War : Franklin PTSA and sent to visit. Call Peggy in the Childhood School Readi 326-1110. Department (Friendship and the communities they ren and Ford. For informa '31000 Joy, Livonia 46150 activities department, ness Program is available Center) will hold its annual want to work in. Call (734) tion, call Robin Leitner at TUTORIAL RRORRAM (7M)'32*46*7. <. to 4- and 5-year-old ehil- Thanksgiving celebration 422-1052. (734) 596-0194 or Ginny A fre» tutoring program for Friends of the Westland dren. The YWCA is located Historical Museum meet at noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. Schroeder at th* Garden students is offered at the DTBH CENTER Angel Care, a volunteer - at 26279 Michigan in ^ p.m. the second Tuesday 19, at the center, 1119 N City Hospital Audiology Salvation Army Wayne- The Wayne-Westland organisation, is looking for Inkster. CaU (3131661- of January, March, May,' Newburgh, Westland. Price Department, (734) 458 Westland Corps Communi is $6 for members, $9 for School District's Dyer volunteers to sew, crochet, 4110. July, September and 3408. ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Westland seniors who Senior Adult Center has knit, etc., blanket* and November at the Westland Westland The, program, 4 aren't member*. There will activities Monday through '. burial gowns to donate to Meeting House, 37091 The Academy of Detroit- 5:30-p.m. Wednesdays and be a turkey dinner, live Thursday at the cfenter, on Free breast and Pap local hospitals tor mfitnti Marquette, between New- Wcetlaad, an Thursdays, is tor student* band, dancing, prises and Marquette between Wayn* screenings are available at who die. Context Mary Pio- burgh and Wayne roads. entrepren«urial and busi end Newburgh roads Mon Oakwood Hospital Annapo ntek. forpattarn * end infer. ness charter school, serve* days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 lis Center, on Annapolis mation,(313> 634-6496, kindergarten through sixth p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, craft* west of Venoy in Wayne grade. TT» school empha- and needlework at 9:30 Appointments are i»cru»d Veteran's Haven operate* a •itee a baaic education a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen uled on a ftrst-come, first ear, bo*Veamp*r and real with buaineef aad T1» OteeffW H»iMB||M«i u*Icoru(hUn&viUrw.Itm*th0tddbe from nonprofit community Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 served basis. Call (734) eaUtodesiation program, entrepreneurial **&*, Th* ffP^orvMdik^ the infor p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, 467-5555 for early registra school tfflhrt a foreign lan arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a Denatkmaeretax- mation btfac and mail your item kffi* Calendar, fcmmdObm*r,jp&&h(&rafc tion. •'..•; dadu«tibk. For informa- guage due, musie and «r% Hawaiian dance exercise mUMViU&m. a4re»scode and a comput utiamm.mmMbfmi)»mm%-n^ elaea will be held at 1 p.m. fa the/Wowing Thurtdcy'i paper. CaUtS33104 ifytnl Ufa* any < HAI4 ..•,. v. er lab with access to toe every Wednesday in Hall A Amdety or panic attack* > m. Cawekt HiaU Convalescent Internet. Call (734)722- of the Senior Resources AIM (Agoraphobics In Centerseeksvolunteer* to 1468 or <248) 56^7787. ***** _•• 1- < ...,p1'A.'. ^,..^, n Department (Friendship Motion) meets at 730 p.m *p*ftd time with residents, Center), 1119 Newburgh Thursdays at Faith Luther until j •-,. 1-(). ""'M--^"""' providing an activity or a The instructor is Kammo an Church, 30000 Five LmmiaLfteJePeople* Co- Oris. Sign up at the front M>K b*tw*eti Middlebelt iiai mri emu pvnuttt *i*ch a* apTtMv&1ivB*:: '' desk or call (734) 722-7632. ntttdW to the Wind or just and Merriman in Livonia enrolling for the falHa pro AIM is a support group for talking, fh* facility i« grams f*r 3-and 4year- sasMaaasMsaevsMMM located at 36100 Ann Arbor those working on recovery olds. For more information, from anxiety disorder or Trail in Livonia. For infor^ call (784) 422-1176. CLUBS IN llM»miWf»*ftRrvr phobias. Call (248)547 LffTU ACTION 0400. jif- Diana in the Activity Little Lambs Preschool, on tW orftiiHcnaJ ***** if *t#mr? J Department, (734) 622- Skl^ESMRaliEESSVHERl The Observer A Eccentric/ THUJtSlMY, NoVEMhKK 11, IWti) *•# No doubt expedition less BY SUt MASON sevelt explained. "He really ID ill, Ro«i»T«lt collected 9TA*TWUTIB Good talk; uuuoii9o«.boinecomm.net cared about the outdoors and 3,000 in*etti, pr*«#rvinf the planned hi* trips very carefully." Tweed Roo apeeimtn* in laboratory grade Tweed Roosevelt readily sevelt gets a grain alcohol much "like 200 admits that he doesn't look like Dubioug beginning handshake proof vodka." the outdoor type, that his friends Not so with the River of Doubt and positive "We had to drain tome off at think the most adventurous expedition. It wa* outfitted by a comments night, and if a cup wu there, all thing he does is take out the man whose experience was with from one of the better," Roosevelt chuckled garbage. Arctic exploration, and not "But the only thing we had to He alao admits that when he knowing how long it would take, the more mix it with wa» Tang * was firBt approached about they took one mon/ftjs supply of than 300 It took TR's expedition two retracing his great-grandfathers food, planuing~to-Supplement Livonia months to make the 900-mile trip down the River of Doubt in their diet with Brazil nuts and Town Hall trip. Along the way, he eneoun' Brazil, he "made an instant judg hunting and fishing, audience tered 130 villages, many recently ment that the guy was a Bozo "He went during the rainy sea abandoned by the Indians who and it never would happen. son. There was no fish, no game members - who turned put up a no trespassing sign - a "I agreed to sign on because and the Brazil nuts were having severed monkey's head with then I could tell my friends that an off-year," Roosevelt said. out to hear arrows in it, "They almost immediately went I had signed on, but it never his lecture Roosevelt's trip lasted five happened," said Roosevelt. on half rations. It was a gloomy last month, weeks and the group encoun outlook that got gloomier and His Mat>es«mtmt of the trip's tered only 30 villages. In one gloomier," organizer and its outcome Were they came across, no one could dead wrong, The opening act of Technology ruled in the 1.992 be seen, so they searched until Livonia Town Hall's 1999-2000 expedition- Avon Whitewater they found the villagers in one season, he entertained the 3Q0- rafts replaced TR's 2,500-3,000- hut. plus audience with the tale of pound dugout canoes. "They had lugged in a TV, two trips, the 1914 journey Where TR had to use block satellite dish and gasoline gener undertaken by Theodore Roo and tackle and create roads with 1 sevelt tTR to his great-grandson I cut trees to portage the rapids ator and were watching 'Star and his trip 78 years later. because the canoes had 1-2 inch Trek' with Captain Kirk speak ing in Portuguese," Roosevelt The River of Doubt is in cen es of free board, the rafts, with said. tral Brazil, an area that in "1914. the help of the "boat people," was unexplored. A Brazilian could ride over the rapids or be The group did test a transmit colonel had done some mapping carried by three people, ter that was the expedition's link J to the outside world in case of an and had discovered the headwa We only portaged six times &TAIT PBOTO1T BHTA.1 MnTTOUL ters of a river that "shouldn't and it took two days each," Roo emergency. The device/which have been there," and its was sevelt said. "TR had to do it 36 gasoline that had been carried the next week noodles with glop. senting the family on the expedi was tossed in the water, sent out TR's plan to follow the river to times and it usually took about on trucks to the edge of the river And the cheap Brazilian gas tion, he also collected insects for a signal to a satellite and the six days." in "cheap Brazilian gas cans/ cans leaked like sieves, so we ate the American Museum of Natu Canadian Army, which would the Orinoco in Venezuela. w "TR spent an average of one The expedition also took all of We called it glop," said Roo pork glop with gasoline." ral History and mollusks for mount a worldwide search. sevelt. "We ate pork glop; shrimp Harvard University's Museum of month a year under canvass as its food and members dined on One bug, two bug... "We tested it and nine days an adult. He was very used to cuisine that was freeze-dried and glop and beef glop One week we Comparative Zoology. later a plane showed up, ...... tJ L _: . . —-:*\. ..|.._ _ - J Wkilp i>, ,w » f <4 O t \. Mr has i>eeri collecting Insect* equipped with pontoons," Roo going into the wilderness," Roo which picked up the essence of nuLiiu nave j itc Willi £"->}> cwiu t> illli. A.W since grade school. With no for sevelt said. "It flew around and mal training in etymology - his threw out a Coke bottle with a college degree is in biology - his message in it and flew away The VOICGS from page B3 task was to collect, not identify. message was, are you OKT" the insects. That was left to In closing. Roosevelt let hi* * . :.. * v - J : tr, ^ ^ £ -1 J - and Kassandra Hadyniak of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Maci- months. Grandparents are Bob ton and William and Dianne t.AptrilA Ui LJlt? VAlllCi. CU L ilfTiUD. great-grandfatner nave the last Garden City announce, the birth ka of Westland announce the and Mary Ellen Janssen of Dear Haycox of Redford. Great-grand The expedition encountered word about the trip "It was a Justin Michael -July 25 at the birth of Alexis Marie July 28 at born and Bob and Stephanie parents are Marjorie Bitler of stingrays and black piranha that bully while it lasted and it lasted Birthing Center of Garden City the Birthing Center of Garden Byrne of Redford. Great-grand Venice, Fia,. and Margaret Hay prow to two feet in size, rats the long enough " size of sheep, foot-long caterpil Hospital Grandparents are Bob City Hospital. Grandparents are mother is Catherine Byrne of cox of Dearborn, Foiklo^tst Jirn Callou will be lars and a praying mantis the and Linda Couts of Garden City Mr. and Mrs. Norman Macika of Farmington. Lana and Tracy Hayner of thf next Liiorna Toun Hail size of his hand that consumed and Chuck and Cathy Hadyniak Highland and Mr. and Mrs Car! William and Rebecca Hay- Livonia announce the birth of speaker Hi? irct-tire on supersti live mice from the nose down of Romulus. Atkinson of Howell. cox of Plymouth announce the Troy Richard on July 31. He tion* u Hi start at 10 30 a m "All spiders are venomous Aaron and Jennifer Juutic-e Boh and Debbie Janssen of birth of Sara Lynn July 29 at has a brother. 'Kyle. 2. Grand Wednesday. -VDI 17, at St. down there,"1 Rooaevelt said. of Livonia announce the birth of Red ford annou nee the birth of University of Michigan Hospital" parents are Everett and Velina Mery-z- Cull u raLCtn h-r^.1 ti 100 "The dinner plate spider weaves "Chelsea Mrtrie'.July 2b at th>' "Stephanie Ellen July 29 at in Ann Arbor. She joins a sister, Hammond of VVtistland and Mernman Road Lnonia. Lec a web and catches birds, and Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit. Katie. 8. 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Conference of Seventh-day A constituent of the Michigan Adventists operate churches, Adventists, was the keynote Conference of Seventh-day medical institutions and an edu speaker for the consecration of a Adventists, the congregation is cational system to students from new church building in Garden the former Westland Seventh- elementary through graduate City, day Adventist Church which had school in more than 205 coun The ceremony took place on met at Grace Moravian Church tries. Oct, 9 at the Cherry Hill Sev in Westland since it formed in The Cherry Hill Seventh-day enth-day Adventist Church, 1989. Adventist Church, led by Pastor 33144 Cherry Hill Road. The When it purchased property in Michael Doucoumes, meets at multipurpose building serves as Garden City, the named was, the sanctuary, sabbath School changed to better identify the 9:30 a.m. Saturdays for worship, building and fellowship hall. surrounding community it followed by s-abbath school, a The consecration service began serves. friendly Bible-centered study with morning worship and sab In the service, the congrega time for adults and ehildrenv at bath school, followed by a fellow tion recognized the many people 11 a.m. ship dinner at noon. The actual who worked to make the build- The congregation also meets -consecration toofci?iace at 2 p.m: ing a reality. Much of the con again on Saturday for vespers and was followed by a dessert struction work was done by vol one hour before sundown, and buffet. unteers from the building trades there is a family fellowship time In addition to Nelson, Pastor who donated their time and at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. David Grams also attended. often materials to build the For more information about Grams was the driving force in church. the church, call (734) 427-3982. Special occasion: On hand for the consecration of the new Cherry Hill Religion from page B7 Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Garden City DfVOUCfCAfS TtUNKMtVlfM SERVICE is presently felt. were (top photo, from left) DivorceCare, a special video The First Church of Christ, The service will take place at • Head Elder Timothy seminar and support group for Scientist, Will hold a special ser 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. at Woolf Pastor Michael people experiencing separation - vice on Thanksgiving Day for the church. 1100 W. Ann Arbor DouCoumes, his wife and divorce, will begin its next people to feel more of God's Trail, north of Harvey Street, 13-week session 7-9 p.m. Sun beneficence, to express their Plymouth, Gwen, David Grams, the ; day, Nov. 14, at St. Michael heartfelt thanks for the good For more information, call th<» first pastor, his wife Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon God has for all, whether or not it church at <734'i 453-0970 Cheryl and Elder Dr, Road, Canton. DivorceCare is Irven Collins. non-denominational and fea tures biblical teaching for recov ering from divorce and separa tion. Child care will be provided for children up to fifth graders. There is a $15 registration fee. For more information, call the church at (734) 459-3333. HCAUNQSOmCtS Church of the Risen Lord is presenting a series of healing services for people who are in Our Best Values need of refreshment of body, RGLRX soul, and spirit. The services are led by the Rev. Gary Seymour and are held on the third Wednesday of the month. The Just Got Better! next service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the church, 821 Newburgh Road, between Cherry Hill and Ford roads, WeStland. The series is entitled "Rise and Come Forward." It is based on Luke 6:6-10 "where, during a worship service, Jesus saw a man in need of healing and FREE called him to come forward and receive the healing God wants us to have. Digital Phone For additional information, 1 call the church office at (734) FREE Long Distance until 2000* :>; • 397-7132.. on Ameritech's network •.4i' BLOOOOMVE 4.95 Ward Evangelical Presbyter^ 300 Minutes FREE Profile 300 Phone an Church will have a Red Cross blood drive 2-8 p.m. Thursday, $39.95/mo. FREE Nights & Weekends until 2000! Nov. 18, at the church, 40000 W. Six Mile Road, Northville. CLEAR PATH" Donors are invited to stop by and give the gift of life. 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Cl£Mf KC ^^ -^ ifti r<.j.r ®he©bseruer INSIDE: College hoops, C'5 College sports, C€ L/W Page 1« SectionC i ( t.r!:tt>r 7J1 l)bi ?1'J3, hnwm\ <' <•<.• .hnmecommnet nfi tiu» w* h http- ••nhsoiioi a rentric com ThursHav November 11 i9*) ) OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE XTCJ.RIJUE left in the fir*t half But Salem's ride atop the emotional Taormlna earns 1st place crest was short-lived. This was not. Livoniau Sheila Taormina, a 1996 going to be a repeat S«mifiiia# Olympic gold medalist in the women's Stevenson made certain of it, scoring 800-meter freestyle relay, continues Sudi a term fead* one to believe that tf Uiis were good, waitlj you see the in the same fashion as Salem had, to move up the rankings in the Inter with Tom Eller tossing a throw-in deep national Triathlon Union, njtatoiwu But Wednesday's Division I state in the Rocks' defensive ions all the Taormina captured the St. soccer semifinal between Plymouth way to Mike White, who headed it past Maarten's ITU Regional race at the Stikty«od livoma Stevsnsoo, played Salem keeper Tavio Palftzsote to knot Olympic distance held Sunday in the at Jackstto's Mehall Field, was close to it at 1-1 with 33#6 left in the half, Netherlands Antilles. unbeatable. That's the way it stayed, although The Stevenson High and University Xi featured two evealy-matched both sides played extensively without of Georgia graduate took the 1,500- teams, with strong defenses And light* key players. Salem lost Peiazsolo, who meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and mng-quicfc forwards ready to pray had ll-straight shutouts (a school 10K run in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 31 upon any stray balls. With the seora record) in goal coming into the match, seconds to pick up 260 ITU points. even at 1-all And time dwindling down. to an ankle injury suffered in a colli Now ranked No. 57 in the ITU and It waabecomfcfatertof nar **-*- .^.,.. v AtfMftAMftMMIMtftftfflftaMMMrtMMIMMIMMMMMIMiaAaflflflMMttH iM|iMMnH| m^mmm-mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmv—******** OsfUtf) The Obirver A Ecctntricl THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1999 Divine Child guards too much for Blazers BTB»APiaiOWg : M • OHM* HOOPS WBSS H—I>^•iiiiiiiTijn• Hi, ni , Livonia Ladywood's trip to the University of Detroit's Calihan DC appeared to be right at Hall turned out to be a Sunday home in Calihan, knocking down numerous mid-range jump shots afternoon of misery. to the tune of 54 percent for the Unbeaten Dearborn Divine game (27 of 60). Child, ranked No. 1 in Ctats B. "They have four outstanding spoiled Ladywood's bid to passers and shooters and we become Catholk League Central- really didn't have the quickness AA Division champions for the to match up with that," Gorski first time since 1984 by beating said. "You can't sit back in a the Blazers for thj^third time zone because theyH just move it this season, 61-48. (DC also around and knock down outside defeated LadywooA during the shots. You've got to go out and Central Division schedule, 60-40 challenge them." and 52-37.) Sisters Melissa and Michelle Divine Child, now 19-0 overall, Harakas combined for 25 of will meet Detroit King (17-1) in Lady wood's 38 points with 13 the Operation-Friendship title and 12, respectively. matchup 2:30 p.m. Saturday at But the BlaierB committed 20 Caliban, Meanwhile, Ladywood turnovers to Divine Child's 16 (13-6) close* out the regular sea- (only four in the opening half) Bon against Detroit Renaissance, and shot just 29 percent (14 of 1 p.m. Saturday at Calihan. 48). Divine Child guards Maria Jil "I thought we handled their ian (17 points) and Chris Brewis press well, we only really had (16 points) gave Ladywood fits two turnovers off of it," Gorski with their adept ball-handling, said. "We also got good looks at passing and shooting, not to the basket, but they didn't fall," mention their ball-hawking Meanwhile, DCs guard tan defense. dem of Brewis and Jilian both The two combined for all 20 have the green light to create first-quarter points as the Fal their own plays. cons roared out to a 13-point "It's kind of free-wheeling lead. style," Brewis said Tm comfort DC was never seriously in able with it. It's a matter of trouble even when Jilian went to trusting their judgment because the bench with ber third person they have the tools." al foul early in the second quar The Falcons also know how to ter. play defense. Every player is The Falcons led 34-19 at half- required to wear knee pads. time and 51-30 after three quar "When I k»ked this team over ters. ~ the summer I knew we'd press, "We just couldn't keep up and be aggressive and be diving on we had a hard time on the the floor for loow b^ll*," Brewig perimeter," said ladywood coach said. "It's more comfortable Andrea Gorski, a former DC going down on the floor with player herself. "We let their knee pada and people kind of guards drive to the basket.We laughed at us for wearing them." were not aggressive or physical But when you play Divine for some reason, and we backed Child, it'B no laughing matter as off. Maybe we were nervous." Ladywood can attest. A11-LEAQ0E QIRLS BASKETBALL TEAmO Sarah Pack, Jr.; Nicole Panyard, DePorres; Kyle Arthur, Bishop OJmJMSKETBALL TEAMS ST.; Franklin: Lisa BalKo, Jr.; Liz Foley: Krysta Olszewski, Notre Ali-Cefifereaee: Saroantha Cochran, Sr.; Stevenson: Katie Dame Prep; Stacy Cobbs. McComb. Jr., North Farmlngton; King, Sr.: Cheryl Fox, Sr.; W.L. Borgess; Colleen Daniel, Cabrini; Tiffany Grubaugh, Sr., Plymouth Central: Amanda Smith, Jr.; Stacy Melany Hamner. Divine Child; Salem; Janine Guastella, Jr., Ply Brtnkman. 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"We There were no »urpri*ea At the yard backstroke. knew she was going to have a lit Western Lake* Activities Associ "This is the first year I've tle bit of fun. ation girls swim championships cotkched a team — and Tve been "It's a little indicator on what last Saturday at Plymouth doing this for 14 years —- where she's going to do in the state Salem High School. we scored every entry," said meet. She swam really well and Unless you're surprised by the Stevenson coach Greg PhiU- "So is focused on getting into the top level of domination continuously that's a first. 12 (atstate)" exhibited by Livonia Stevenson. The kids just stepped up and Individual-event winners for Yea, the Spartans won again had a great meet. And that was Stevenson were senior Katie — that makes it nine WLAA the end result." Clark in the 100 butterfly (58*5) titles in a row, 13 in the confer Mind you, Stevenson's team •— and Andrea Hum in the 100 ence's 17 years of existence. Yea, which numbers 74 swimmers — breaststroke (1:07,64) they did it by dominating even could only enter 22 in the league Lindsay Dolin, Hum. Clark more so than last year. meet, If more Spartans had had and Jessica Makowski combined a chance, the gap would, proba to win the 200 medley relay for Stevenson finished first by 202 bly have been wider. points in '98; this year, the win the Spartans (1:50.95). and "When you have a team effort, Clark, Michelle Arieteo, Ashley ning margin was 276. The Spar it's hard to single anybody out," tans scored 691 points to 415 for Eilers and Hurn teamed for'a said Phil!. "We had a lot of kids first in the 400 free'.relay runner-up Northville. sitting at home that would have North Farmington was third scored in the meet that couldn't < .3:43.22).' (366), host Salem was fourth get in Other individual-event win (339), Walled Lake was fifth "It's unfortunate for them, but ners were Jenny Carr of (295), Plymouth Canton was just the way it is." Northville in the 50 free (25 08»; sixth (234), Farmington Harri There were two double-win Tonya McCarty of Wailed Lake son was seventh (162.), Livonia ners in individual events in the in diving (416.85 points); and Churchill was eighth (147), Livo meet: Livonia Churchill's Angela Stephanie Sabo of Northville in nia Franklin was ninth (123), Simetkosky, a senior, was first the 100 free (55-96) Westland John Glenn was 10th in both the 200-vard (1:57.05) Salem's Monica Qlowski, a (104) and Farmington was 11th and 500-yard • (5:08.881 sophomore, twice finished second (86). See statistical summary. freestyles. by a narrow margin. Glowski was runner-up in both the 50 t The Spartans won two of three '•''"r^-rfT'V^Hi^W^ -*-«j'.*«v' North Farmington sophomore ti fill flMJM frith relays, but only two individual Lindsi McErlean was a winner free 12537 land 100 free (56.011, events. 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She couldn't breath- She DiGiovanni (60th), Jeff Haller Rockford, taking three of the had to be taken off in an ambu (90th) and Bryan Buchanan first five individual places, cap lance* (132nd) also figured in the team tured the team title with 40 In the Class C girls meet, also scoring for the Shamrocks. point*. held at MIS, coach Dave Brown Livonia Churchill, earning its Stevenson, which lost No. 2 of Lutheran High West] and was first qualifying berth since 1984 runner Tessa Tarole at the one- missing his top runner, Teas under coach John McGreevy, mile mark {allergic reaction), fin Kuehne, took 18th out of 27 teams with a ished 14th in the team standings The sophomore, who finished . 447 total. with 347. 53rd a year ago, was competing The Chargers were led by Senior Andrea Parker, 10th in the figure skating meet in senior Jason Richmond, who overall in the 5,000-meter race a Huntsyille, Ala. took 53rd overall in 16:37.7. year ago, took llth in 1999 with As a result, Lutheraij West- It was a tough day in Class C a time of 18:50.1. land settled for 17th place out.of for the Lutheran Westland boys, Parker, the Ann Arbor Pioneer 21 schools with 354 "points! Kala who finished 20th out of 21 regional champion, ran 5:43 for mazoo Hackett took the team schools. Allendale captured the the opening mile, 12:07 after two title with 107. team title with 104, while East miles and hit the three-mile The, Lady Warriors' best indi Jordan was second. mark in 18:10.6. vidual finisher was Angie Steve McFall led Lutheran Sara Pilon, who came on late MatthewB (47th). Westland in 104th place in the season, also made a strong On the boys side, Redford (17:35.7). showing for Stevenson in 51st Catholic Central, bolstered by (19:59.3). the eighth-place finish of Matt See complete list of area finish "Our goal was to be in the top Daly (15:43,0), took sixth in ers. SPORTS ROUNDUP Robert* in the inaugural Mid-Con manager is Pat Horgan. The team is coached by Mike COUfttAlt SOCCBt NOTES - championship final. •The Livonia Youth Sorcpr Chjjh' Duggari, Laurie'Whelan, Bub- •Siena Heights junior forward Blazers, an under-9 girls team, Turner, Eric Shook, Garron Curri Nicole Tobin (Livonia Steven YOUTH SOCCER CHAMPIONS won the Superior Division of the er and Dan Puroll. The team man son) was recently named Wolver- •Livonia Youth Soccer Club United, an under-11 girls soccer Great Lakes League with an 8-0 ager is Toni Brandon. ine-Hoosier Athletic Conference record while outscoring their Player of the Week after scoring team, recently captured first place YOUTH HOOP COACHES NCEMD in the Open A Division w?th a 7-1- opponents, 44-1. the game-winning goal in a 1-0 The Catholic Youth Organiza 2 record while outscoring their Samantha Reamy and Jennifer WHAC tournament championship tion's Community Recreation Bas opponents 20-3. 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SHOOK Lafata's power forward in the grams, STArrWttra PREVIEW beginning will be 6-footer Carly "With a young team, ita taking Last year Karen La fata Wright of Garden City. a while longer. We're going «tow, Rounding out the squad will be walked into a gold mine as the have. keeping it stimple. 5-6 guard Amy Durham of Tay Schoolcraft College women's bas "My hopes are we can compete "We'll find out soma things ketball coach. lor Truman, backup point guard this weekend and fo from them for another league title " Brandy Novicks of Dearborn She coached the veteran-laden "We have good *iae wad quick- That's life in the junior college Heights Crest wood .and for Lady Ocelots to a 25-7 record coaching ranks. Sonie schools ness. We're definitely strong ward/center Erinn Torrenee of inside We can aUo'ihoot the and an Eastern Conference constantly reluad, others contin Detroit East Cathohc. Michigan Community College three. ually rebuild, Lafata is also melding two Athletic Association title. "It's juut a matter of putting Lafata's lone returning sopho multi-sport stars into her squad. Now the main vein is played the pieces together We want to more is a starter, An tone' Wat "We just got Wendy Jacobs 15- out ™ only one sophomore develop things to start the eon son, a'5-foot-3 point guard out of 10, South Lyon) from the soccer returns — but Lafata is hoping ference run, in January. We use Detroit Henry'Ford'High School. team and we're waiting on Lau non-league games to prepare,for her new nuggets will yield new "I believe she's going to. be the ren Ruprecht 'Livonia riches from the mine. best point guard in our region," that" a Churchill), whose volleyball "We've got 10 players and nine Lafata said. "She's solid ll the team is in the district*.* Schoolcraft rose as high as fourth In the national poll last of them are freshmen," Lafata way around. We're starting with Lafata intends to use the early saiH hefore her Schoolcraft. Coj her, her experience."_ part of the schedule to juggle season and, despite its lack Of lege women's basketball team Kverybody else will be a star lineups and see which player$ sophomore strength, was put in went to Waubonsee Community from a high school program com are effective in which roles, And the honorable mention category College in Sugar Grove, 111. this ing into a program full of excel finding out who's willing to play in the preseason rankings. Possi weekend to defend its champi lent players. defense and who isn't. bly that was a courtesy call for onship in a tournament there. At center the Lady Ocelots will 'With freshman," she said, last season. "But that's the way it goes," feature 6-1 Detroit Kettering "they're learning the system. Lafata. will find out soon. she said. "We're coming off a 25- product Angelica Blakely . We've really been concentrating "There are a lot of change,* in 7 season we accomplished with a The shooting guard will be 5-9 on the defensive side of the the league. The rest of the lot of sophomores. Jane-lie Olson out of Troy gome. Putting that in is going to league is young also." she said "I'm excited about the coming Athens, a three-year prep take a while. "St- Clair probably has the most year. I think we have some tal starter, while the small forward "We're strictly a player-to- returning players so I wouki ented freshmen. But it's going to will be 5-9 Carla Saxton from player team and a lot of the play think they would probably: be take us a while to see what we South field Lathrup. ers have come from zone pro favored at this point." Hi. 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C* It was a good season. Make no backs Paul Angara and Andy full fitneia, Dimitriou knew a mm take about that. Schoolcraft • NJCAA DISTRICT Meyers, stopper Sergio Mainella victory would be hard to come by. College men's soccer eoach Van (Livonia Stevenson) and sweeper Larry Scheller increased Dimitriou isn't, that's for certain. Tom Stark, with Ben Davi* (Ply- Belleville's lead to 2-0 with six < Sure, his team might have 1 record. mouth Canton) in goul, choked "We still had a very good sea-- minutes left in the half, scoring gone further in the NJCAA Tour off any Iowa Central attacks • off a lob pass. Offensively, there nament than the District finals, son," said Dimitriou. "I think this "They just had no serious shots team made more progress than was nothing SC could do to But after a 1-3 start, maybe it on goal," said Dimitriou counter it. isn't all that bad. any other team I ever had," The same could not be said for Stark, a sophomore at SC from The Ocelots advanced to the SC's hopes for advancement Belleville. Mainella was sidelined Brighton, was named the Region district final, which they, hosted were diminished significantly by with an ankle sprain and didn't Sunday, by beating Iowa Central the luck of the draw. The Ocelots play, leaving the middle of the 12 player of the year. Mainella, 1*0 in Saturday's semifinal at had to play a very tough, very field open to attack. Steven Hen- Gary Bell and Johnny Demergis SO. physical Iowa Central team in drickson took advantage, scoring (Plymouth Canton) were selected In the final, the Ocelots •— the opening round. 18 minutes into the match to put to the all-region first team. Tony struggling with injuries to sever With 24 minutes gone in the Belleville up 1-0. Maldonado (Stevenson] was al key players — could not mount first half, Dan Wielechowski Wielechowski, who had suf named to the second team. an adequate offense and lost to (Plymouth Salem) took a through fered some leg injuries in the Stark, Mainella and Wiele STAFF PHOTO B? SHAKON UMUll Belleville Area (111.), 2-0. pass from Jesse Solucinaki and match against Iowa Central, was chowski were chosen for the all- Foot action: SC's Sergio Mainella (middle) and Rob SC finishes its season at 16-6-1 put the breakaway into' the net also (breed to the sideline for a Midwest team. And Dimitriou Barnes (right) battle Iowa Central's Stuart Carter. overall, Belleville advances to the — the game's only goal. period of time (he did return). earned region coach of the year NJCAA Tournament with a 19-2- SC's defense, led by marking But. with his team at less than honors. WHAC finales unkind to MU Celebrate Our A first-half goal by Sean Smith er, and Dave Hart, Madonna's THE wrecked Madonna University's keeper, each made five saves. 12th Anniversary With winning streak and its hopes fnr Arj'iinss irnprovpH t.n lft-0-9; another Wolverioe-Hoosier Ath Madonna, its winning streak letic Conference title in men's snapped at nine games, is 15-6- soccer as Aquinas College held 1. on for a 1-0 victory Saturday in • SIENA HEIGHTS 1, MADONNA 0 Grand Rapids. (WOMEN): Nicole Tobm, a Livonia AUTHORITY Both teams advance to the Stevenson High product, netted the NALA Region VIII this weekend. game's only goat and it brought Madon na University's season to a close Satur The Saints host the Mid-Central day as Tobin's Siena Heights team Always priced right. Qfl ] QQS Of IteiTIS! Conference tournament runner- edged Madonna. 1-0, in Adrian. -._ f ^. t I „ „ ...... u:)I „ »* _ j _ , up hjabututi}, tvt illL Illdui/Milt The Sairus. now 17-2-2, advance tp travels to play the MCC tourna the Region VIU championship game. ment champ Saturday Madonna's season ends at 14-6-1. Tobin's goal was assisted by Dawn Smith scored the game's onlv O'Neil; it was scored 18 minutes into goal for the regular-season the second half. champ Saints from close range, Jenny Rarker a fnrmpr team-mat* nf assisted, by Nathan Kose and Tobin's at Stevenson, made 12 saves in Aaron Riley. goat for Madonna. Jennifer Wycihowsk' Sean Fishbach, Aquinas' keep did not f\aYB a save for Siena Heights, miA- Crusaders share WHAC crown . W,f. 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"^^""™p^ppwpipi^^nr ' • i" wr^w»» • ^vpniwppimiwoiP ^^•^^•s^^wawps^BjB^sssjiBsaeiBjBj. •WOHSMM ShcOMiserwr (*)P**1, taction | Keely Wygonik, Editor 734 953 2105, kwygonik«?oe.homecomm.net on the web: http://observer-eccentric.com Thursday. November li. 1599 THE WEEKEND Kty J*' ^',WJP l" 1 • j' ' f . \ J0.- '> /# #ft*4 »»v". - ,* » •« m * * -i "i,1 ' ? 'i i TSvW.eir :\|H'* - Jack in the Box Productions is .jTf' catling all "Lunatics, Lovers and ^•-•IPCT? IK^'JaBS f ' w*^* Poets" for an evening of scenes •-. JW- i and monologues derived from the works of William Shakespeare, 8 p.m. at the Livonia Civic Center Library Auditorium, Five Mile Road between Farmington and Merriman roads, Livonia. Tickets $10 adults, $7 seniors and stu dents, $6 high school students: Group rates available, call (734) 797-JACK: S^TUM^ II hi, sal A>AI ^S^PJSV^^A aAl^L^ • snmt> m new artractjon. "The Freddy Ford Museum IMAX Theatre Above, The IMAX Krueger of Theatre, pictured Comedy." Don't in this drawing* is miss The makes you a part of the show the newest attrac Amazing BY KHELY WYOONTK on the best show possible" tion at Henry Ford Jonathan, 8:15 9tM/t wiiiut Bartsch is fascinated by the sheer Museum in Dear- p.m. and 10:15 size of IMAX -*• the screen is six sto born. Left, "The p.m. at Mark MAX ia the biggest thing to hap ries tall and eight stories wide and Magic of Flight,* Ridley's Come pen at Henry Ford Museum in covers nearly 5,000 square feet. narrated by native dy Castle, 269 Iages , and we're not just talking "It fills your vision area, and the Detroit Tom Sell E. Fourth St, theater size. film image is so large that it makes eck, is the first Royal Oak. The theater, opening Friday, Nov, you feel like you're in the film," he. film to be shown at Tickets $20 for 19, to the public, "is our gift to the said. The sound enhances it, IMAX the new theater. patrons 21 and community for their support over the has the most powerful sound system. last 70 years," said Steven Hamp, The speakers are behind the screen." over, reserva fascinating to watch." nm FACTS OH taux tions required, president of Henry Ford Museum It Even though the theater isn't open On Jan. % Bitty Peatd Museum's Gree*xj|a# Village. ;., • ,.• ,-v„.„*/ yet, Bartsch aagrs stf a "tnteily pfosMif IMAX Theatre wiiTVemieri the first Msw (MAX Trwatra opens at Henry call (248) 542- Ford Museum. Qakwood Boulevard and Vil Built adjacent to the museum's Wflfc'tt^' ''•'•''• full-length IMAX film "Fanta- 9900. dock tower entrance, the $15 million Henry Ford Museum's IMAX is lage Road, just west of the Southfleid Free- sia/2000," a 75-minute animated fea Mr ay and south of Michigan Avehue, in Dear facility is a short walk fromth e park state-of-the-art. "We're capable of ture from Walt Dianey Pictures. born. ing lot. You can enter the museum or showing 3-D films," said Barstch. If you don't want to wait, visit the Greenfield Village by walking "The audience will wear polarized Opens Friday, Nov. 19. Shows every Web site www.fantasia2000.com for a hour on the hour, subject to change. The through the lobby of the new modern glasses. You'll feel like you want to behind-the-scenes look at the film. theater. There's even a concession (MAX Theatre will be open 9 a.m. to S p.m reach put and touch the images." IMAX Theatre director David Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 9 Btand where you can buy There are no plans to Brown was quizzing newly-hired a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 am to 5 popcorn, soft drinks and show 3-D films at the the employees about the theater so they'll p.m. Call (300) 747-JMAX ; *629) or (313) candy to enjoy during the ater untO the summer, but be able to answer audience questions. 271-1570 for information.; Advance ticKets movie. in the meantime, audj^ nOW Onaate. »* HonyyJfo^ Jmfnw wt—- Visitor* can go up to the projection - Greenfield Village. ences have much to look room after seeing the film to learn finishing touches on the forward to. \ more about IMAX. ApiSjftlOtt. AdulTS 17.30. seniors age 62 outside of the theater, The Magic of Flight," a and over and children ages 5-12. $6.50; They'lL learn such things as the landscaping, and laying 1996 IMAX film narrated Children under A.and members $e. Compina- projection lamp gets as hot and as tton tickets for Henry Ford Museum or carpet on the inside when by Tom Selleck takes bright as the surface of the. sun. To Greenfield Village and IMAX adults $17.50; I visited 0» Tuesday, Nov, viewers on a journey to enhance image clarity, there's an air seniors $16. kids $12.50; children under 4, 2, to take a sneak peek discover the history of $6. Combination tickets for Henry Ford flight. You'll learn how flow system in the theater that con Wearing a, hard hat, I tinually cleans the dust out of the ak. Museum and Greenfield Village and IMAX, walked up to the third birds fly, about the Wright adults $28, seniors $27. kid* $19, children A history enthusiast, Brown says under 4, $8. Ca« (313) 271-1620 or on the floor projection room IfOn SHHTBfin Brothers, and join the where RonrBartsch of Blue Angels for a practice people frequently ask turn why the Wet> at www.hfmgv.org for more informa- Troy, IMAX Theatre projection man session. The 39 minute film was pro museum haa an IMAX Theater twn. Boo Resnick returns home to ager, ami his crew were testing "The duced by MacGillivray Freeman He explains that IMAX is a great Films for the National Museum of Soutkfield, Catch Boo and his Magic of Flight" tool fortellin g stories about invention m 'The Magic of Fligrit" Nov. 19 Through Naval Aviation inFensacola, Fla. and innovation, which is an impor bluegrass band, Austin lounge Bartsch studied broadcasting at J*.* • \ •' • Lizards, 3 p. m. at the Southfteld Wayne State University and worked A short pre-show, narrated by tant part of the tradition of the muse 1 um and village. To illustrate, Brown • Watt rxshey Pictures 'Fantasia/2000" Centre for the Arts, 24350 South- as a cinema proiectioiast, but fell in James Bar! Jones with musical beck* . opens Jan. 1 and continues through April talks about the pre-show produced in- field Road, Souihfield. Tickets lore with IMAX on a vacation to drop by the Detroit Symphony 30. Vou can vis* the Web site wwv^fanis Orchestra, tells the story of "Edison to house by Scott Dennia. are $8, call (248)424*9022. Tampa. , Sia2000.com After seeing his first film he decid IMAX/ "Beginning with the magic of the ed that IMAX and he had a future Bartsch said the pre-show and the kinstosoope images that Thomas Edi together. He saw a film at the Detroit film complement Henry Ford Muse son wowed early audiences with and I Menry Ford Museum Store -> just outside Science Ccr.tc^s rfcroc4 IMAX The um and GrcccScldVUbfie. culmmeting with the present day t?» triesser. ScfseAited \e spen this atre, and got a job there. He left to * The Wright Brothers are part ,of targe-format experience, the pre-show week, lots of interesting gift Items. Open start up an IMAX Theatre at a sci The History of Flight.' You can see .jp evidence of the museum's goal to 9 *m. to 5 p.m deity. AccessiNe to shopparsiuSt vlsftlng the store itwough ence center in Louisiana, and their shop in tb^ vUlag*. and there 'share the *cope of technology as it has affected us up to the present," the new Visitor Reception area and returned* to work at Henry Ford are aviation displays \n%e muse entrance.." : J said Brown. *to*^*-'' --vi£''*' -*'•'••''''' urn It tiee in with our theme of I "Trartmons of the Season" Friday, Nov. ••Ilove theNWAX films," he said, technology and innovation. The film *FantajwaV2000"ia another learning 26, to Sunday, Jan. 2, at Henry Ford opportunity. "It demonstrates new Tve always been tocfciticaByorient - tells a great story of flight and fea- Museum & Greenfield Village. HoHday dis- cutting-edge technology" plays and activities. ed, it cornea iiaturaily. I love putting tures Blue Angels test pilots, It's •''» FAMILY SHOW comfortable with what they're doing. We TM1 tTOflV ON TOY rTOHY 'Toy Story'is a get new cast members, and with time WW: "0<»rwy on Icepresenls Toy only get better," said Horowitz who has Story/ an ice show based on Disney's special playtime always played Bo Peep in the ice skating 1995 film,'Toy Story.'" extravaganza based on Disney'ft popular WIWl Wednesday Sunday, Nov 1 '- •£*' The Observer & £ccentrwfYh\irsday, November 11, 1999 from page El favorite. Bo likes BUM/and tries the first time. The audience is There are ^¾ skaters in "Toy to keep order with the other toys. very special." Story' who raiife in age from 17 ! !<\irl. With Christinas! "Everyone was a kid once and Horowitz, an award-winning to 32, Olympic Gold Medalist played with a toy or a lot of toys. figure skater, grew up in Min Robin Cousins choreographed They come to the show and nesota. She joined Feld Enter the action-packed story about relive their childhood," said tainment Inc., which produces friendship, which features color w Horowitz. "A lot of us believed "Disney on Ice presents," in 1990 ful costumes, car chases, and that when we closed the door to after completing high school. daring rescues. our room our toys came to life," Alter two years performing the The international cast features "Toy StoryV cast of characters .role of Cleopatra in "Disney on Eddre Gorniek as Woody and includes a lot of childhood lee presents Time Machine," she Alexandr Klimkin as Buzz favorites such as Mr. Potato joined "Disney on Ice presents Lightyear Head, green army men, and Beauty and the Beast" as the The sequel to "Toy Story," "Toy Slinky Dog, understudy to Belle. Story 2" is scheduled to open "Adults bring their kids, It's a "1 met my husband Craig in Wednesday, Nov, 24, at metro great time to. relax, and the kid? 'Beauty and the Beast* she said. Detroit movie theaters. Andy goes to summer camp and leaves ~. •*'•! will be happy for two hours. The "I joined Toy Story in 1996. My skating is incredible and very husband was Mr. Potato Head in the toys behind. An obsessive toy creative," the show." collector kidnaps Woody, who doesn't know he is a highly val When Horowiti glides on the They performed in the show ued collectible. Then it's up to ice at Joe Louis Arena on when it visited Detroit in 1997, Buzz Lightyear and the gang to Wednesday, she will have per and although Craig is in aave^Wpody from being a muse formed the show 1,200 times, Louisiana skating in "Grease!," um piece. "Toy,Story" hasn't lost its Horowitz is looking forward to UP! 0' |M, I / charm yet for Horowitz or, she returning to the Motor City. Horowitz doesn't think the believes, the audience. "Figure skating is a small movie sequel will affect the pop ) {.LPHA . u\U /.1/ world," she said. "We have ularity of "Disney on Ice pre "In rehearsal we put little sents Toy Story." twists in so it's still interesting friends here. Anywhere we go we : \ •« * i for us,".she said, "We. have "to be know people. It's really fun to get "Were number one," she said. as excited the 1,000th time as together." "They're number two." THE ROCKETTEs- Players meet **>**. *li e of Wait Until Dark' Avon Players presents "Wait Rochester Hills. Tickets $13, call leas and resourceful. Her ability Until Dark," 8 p.m. Thursday- (248)608-9077. to use her lack of vision to her Saturday, Nov. 11-13 at the the BY JOHN ODONNELL advantage is the play's unbeat ater, 1185 Tienken Road, 1114 SPECIAL Warm able hook. * /V miles east of Rochester Road in The second production in the Avon Players Veteran Lesa » fcr 1999-2000 season at the Avon Bydalek does an appealing job in Players theater, Frederick her role at .Susy, capably making -- U Knott's "Wait Until Dark," is an the transition from prey to predator and retaining the Hilbeny Theatre ambitious undertaking for the company and a bold directorial strength of her character when mstnti the script suggested helplessness Some Americans Abroad debut for Jeff Stillman, NOVEMBER 26 thru DECEMBER 30 Set in the Greenwich Village or craftiness. Bydalek was clear- tv WPII nr^nar*»H for a rlprnflnrHnf WUQVMIl. at (4}*4A» b«il«*t**, *4«V. 0VM»j FOX THEATRE centers on the efforts of three role, con-men to trick a blind woman There may be no greater chal ON SALE NOW! CALL: 248-433-151 into revealing the whereabouts lenge than a suspense drama for a theater company, because it R a*a 1« «a tent l IHI IM %» 7JI v in it MI - r-M Tl MtS Mi 7M of a doll they believe is stuffed ft Iitt NMIMM7 1« *» tM to to* 7 Mi - 741 n torn MI - 7JI ft t*M' Ml . with contraband. It's a mystery depends greatly on the flawless ftj MtM tfl a » • Mil Ml • IM ft «NT7 Ml - Ml tl INH IM 4M TJI byRlc execution of many elements. >J toto MMlr * - - Ml » Het - - TM t» *ttU IM tJI Ml - 7M that relies heavily in the first act • ken Ml This production makes the most f INI M - 731 ft mn m - Ml !• Milt IM Ml 7M to. Hctt Ml - TM November 12 - February 5 on the intrigue of changing iden 11 MI -- 7» u miti* «J» Ml • MtM Ml - TJI • una Ml • 7M tities, misplaced trust, and of Kim Garr's outstanding set R km w - Mi * mw tM • fctt 7M 11 Mill Ml . • TJI ffe INI Ml •- 7M TlckftsfromSll-SlS U IK 4 1« Mi Ml to IN 14 - - IM V BMU Ml 7M empathy for the seemingly vul design, which not only had the Gfoup DtxowiB AvuibUt «n tan • 'f. '\ ;i..^V ;.•;,: i:f^PP^ •;:ri^My^agi?TTgni*tiir^ "' iiiii^iViiiwffrtriimTinriiiirii' mrKtoi •arrJI*-1 -•-•'• ^...--,. The Observer «& Eccentric/Thursday, November 11, 1999 •*W MH^HW ^^^[.1^1^-^^^^^^4^^8(4^1^^(,(^,^^..,1¾¾^ -¾¾^w®m>mm • '!<* ->;,» r- • ' • nW:^.*'-*-:#)P^»8»W>SWi««l< * Wonderful performances in -The Merehant of Venice ? Schoolcraft College presents , principal players turn in wonder between gold, silver and lead pathetic character, His "revenge" Doll, as Portia, lights up the Christian. Others appearing^:: "The Merchant of Venice.'' S p.m. ful performances. Professor chests, Lots of comedic possibili speech in which he explains why stage with energy and style'as a include Jason Birkby, Benjamin Z!" Friday-Saturday. Nov. 12-13 in James Hartiiiau haw edited the ties there - and no doubt 400 he insist* on his "pound of flesh" young woman hoping the man of Karl, Nick Ward, David Orm»by,C~ the Li-be rat Arts Theatre, on cam play slightly lo update archaic year* ago Elizabethan audiences in lieu of repayment of his loan her dreams selects th« correct Lisa Brawley David Jenvey^X pus, 18600 Haggerty, between Six words from Shakespearean found it very funny, There is a is spellbinding. If only the actor chest, it is a stunning perfor Ryan-Iver Klann, Jeremy Hargwr % and Seven Mile roads, Livonia. tunes tri make it. more palatable. dark side to the play, however, entering at the end would delay mance. Brian Taylor gives his Tom Rowland, John Abair, Brenr ,; Tickets $ti, call (734) 462-4596. For example, "in sooth" Much of the world was viru a beat, however, allowing UH to usual solid performance as, Bas- dan Smith, Charles LaCroix,; BY BOB WEIBEL becomes in truih. And "rate of lently anti-Semitic in Shake digest the moment sanio, her love interest. John Antonio Musse and Tom No*. Rowland (Antonio) looks the pan SPECIAL WRITKR usance" becoiues r:ite of interest speare's time Who-better to be. a Despite hi* wonderful charac The setting, lights, sound anrf -. * of a successful merchant, but * villain than Shylock - the Jew - ter, Van Hoeck tends to hold one costuming are well done, though > The crnlral conflict involves a needs to add more spice to the 1 who lends money to Christians. If you have shied away from yuuti(j .man Ijur rowing money stage position too long. Both he there are an interesting variety Today, the derisive language delivery of his lines and variety Shakespeare, because it's "too from a friend to finance a and Jerri Doll (Portia' deliver of footwear for a period piece. • directed at him is a bit discon to his movement. Colleen Green- hard to understand.'" you may rou'mncf witl'i. a ivcnlthv young Shakespeare's lines in such a certing, similar to the way mod well is very good as Portia's want to reconsider, and. attend lady. To test the values of her natural manner that one is sel Schoolcraft College's production ern popular cultu-re treated dom aware that they are speak friend. Nerissa, Diane Aretz is Bob Weibel in a Westland rtvi- suitors, she promises her dead most effective as Shyl-ock's American Indians not .so many LLHV of "The Merchant'.of Vernce.'" The father I. STAY TUNED Avon from page E2 For three decades, Bobby KISS FM? One night she turned his latest film "Dogma." While Lewis and his Crackerjack on the radio to find it changed to the movie may be shrouded in varying movements of a blind "Wait until Dark"'is a dia- men, portrayed by Michael Jef Band have been rocking around a rock format? Anyone with controversy for it's take on reli character and the thugs, who logue-inti.'nsive play which taxes fries, Mike Fraley and Anthony Metro Detroit, The classic rock information may e-mail scaso- gion, AJanis Mortas^tte's latest tend to move erratically. It's a its performers and the director Sherman. band will grab audiences atten [email protected] net. single "Stiir should tide eager thug thing. to sustain suspense. There were Musicals and comedies will tion at Livonia's Winter Wonder While Delilah may be missing fans over before she completes land. JHarade Saturday, Nov. 2U As you might imagine, a play occasional lapses in the always have an advantage in from the airwaves, director another album. Look for Morie- while performing at Wonderland with a blind lead character puts exchanges between characters being consistent crowd-pleasers. Kevin Smith ("Clerks," "Chas •s'ette's cameo as Go4 in Mall., ing Amy") is in plain sight with "Dognta," opening tomorrow. a premium on lighting to.draw and glitches in sound and special An audience that believes com Sure, it isn't the old "Your Mus the audience in to'the unfamiliar effects that prompted audience munity theater should also tache* lounge in Dearborn, circumstance of having to rely on members to settle a bit deeper in attempt to stretch itself by pre its instincts. Cast members were their seats. where Lewis played with his CfHvfe into tke fificfctMtm senting more challenging pro band Sticks and Stones for 13 supported throughout this pro Director Jim St ill man is an ductions will appreciate this one, duction by lighting techniques unabashed fan of Knott's myster years, but audiences are. sure to that enhanced their scenes. No ies, including the classic "Dial M love that blend of rock, jazz and ,r\ John O'Donnell in a Troy resi- bluegrass. simple tas^k. given the impor for Murder," which Avon present 1 tance that the many different ed two years ago. Here, he pre Uf'il U liii i*rii •** • J* #-i 4WI1£'IV f< r,,"^liirt,nn t. Mr', ( nV'lf tl\' I-J r^ <"11 1 _ CARIBBEAN VACATION DOOR PRIZE, •Ut 111V U\. Olf>,'t *»/* V»*V -J *< W -J w »1 opening production of "The Inter. In- d'l'.'S establish a distinct r 5PONS0RED BY THE HEARTS OF LIVONIA INCLUDES: Music Man." deserves applause identity for e„i< h character. This • ROUND TRIP AIRFARE. in this area. is most evident with the- con- • 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS AT BEACHSIDE VILLAS CARIBBEAN RESORT ON ST. MAARTEN ISLAND Fe*, tuning \cmSSo 1500 r 0 • LUXURY CROlSE SHIP THEME * °P* P™ Calling All Explorers! 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NOVEMBER 11.1999 A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area THEATER 32332 W. 12 Mile. Farmington Old village Inn, Grand Rive and m Hill».(248) 737-2937 Farmington Road. Farmington. (248) CENTURY THEATRE MEN'S aARMRSMOP CHORUS 474-5941 -Fo*WddenCr*tstmas(* Nov. 17 through looMing for singars, audit ions not ODD ENOUGH Da*. 31,1:30 p.m. Wednesday) and requwad but ability to sing on key is 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, Cowjey's Old Sundays, 7;30 p.m. Wednesdays- understood. (313) 278-1078 Vltl^e lnn„Grand Rive and Farmington Thursdays, 8.30 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 R,m. PLAYERS OUfU> OP DEARBORN Rosd, Farmington, (248) 474-5941 and 9:30 p.m. Satuuiays. and 5:30 p.m. Auditions for Nell Simon's 'Jake's OKTOBEN GERMAN BAND Sundays, at the Century Theatre, 333 Women," 7:30 p.m, Monday-Tuesday. Performs marches, folk songs and 'Madison Avenue, Detroit. $24.50- Nov. 15-16, at the theater, 21730 dances tike the schotilsch, waltz and $34.50..(313) 963-9800 Madison, near Monroe and Outer polke while attired in German Band out FISHER THEATRE Drive, Oeartwrn, For performances •fits, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov, 14, preceded "Footloose/ through Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Jan. 14-15, 21-23 9M 28-29. (313) bf a hght reception in the Fellowship Tuesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p-m. ^•T^PvRwRRlMwplHfBIBBfc wilPEjFBllflBjp !»•#•' 561-TKTS Hall at 2:15 p.m., at Nardin Park United Sundays, and 2 p.m. Saturd&ys- Legendary violinist ROSEDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile. "Burtdays, at the theater in the Fisher Itzhak Periman will Auditions for Agatha Christie's "The Farmington Hills. 1248) 4768860 Building, Detroit. $25-$57.50. (248) make his Detroit Unexpected Guest.' 5 p.m, Sunday, • 645-6666/(313) 872-1000 Nov, 14 and 7 p.m. Monday and FOLK/BLUEGKASS OEM THEATRE conducting debut, Wednesday, Nov, 15 and 17, at the •Escenaba in da Moonlight." a comedy and perform with Upstage Theater, 21728 Grand River. AUSTIN LOUNQE LIZARDS tty Jeff Daniels, through Feb. 13, 2 p.m. the> Detroit Sym^ east of Lahser, Detroit, (248) 548- 3 p.m, Sunday, Nov, 14. at the arid 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. . 9713 Southfield Centre for the Arts. 24350 Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, pkony Orchestra. THEATRE GUILD OF LIVONIA Southfield Road, south of 10 Mile $«. and'2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, at the Listen for his solo (248) 4249022 REDPORD theater, 33 Madison Ave,, Detroit. KATIE OEDDES A THE USUAL in Bach's Violin . Is searching for directors, choreogra (313) 963-9800 SUSPECT Concerto in B phers, musical directors, and all others 8 p.m. Friday. Nov.' 19. at Greenwood interested in musical comedy theater. Coffee House, 1001 Green Road, Ann OPERA major, tvrfor^ Call (313) 531-0554 for information, or mances are B p,m. Arbor. (734) 665-8558 MJCHtQAN OPERA THEATRE deliver resumes and letters of interest to the Tneatre Guild. 15138 Beech BRUCE ULES "Werther' through Sunday, Nov, 14, at Thursdayftfav, ,11, Daly, across from the Township H9H in Presents his one-man show 'The Ghost the Detroit Opera House, 1526 3:30p.m. Saturday, Redford. of Woodie Guthrie Returns" 7 p.m. Broadway, Detroit. $55-5250. (313) Nov. 13, and 3p.m. YOUTH COMPETITION Friday. Nov. 12, at the Swords into 237-SING PirjwRhariMi Peace Center & Gallery. 33 Sunday, Mw. 14, at The Plymouth Symphony £. Adams, east of Woodward; Detroit. COLLEGE Orchestra Hall, Orchestra is looking for contes (313) 849-1049/(313) 963-.7575 3711Woodward tant* for its Youth Competition OU THEATRE Ave., Detroit. Tick to be held in December at Evola POETRY "Rock and Roll Lysistrata," e saucy etsi $19-$66. Call Music of Canton, in addition to twist on Aristophanes; classic comedy, POETRY SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN Thursday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 21, 8 (313) 576-5111, or orchestral instruments, piano contestants are also being Workshop for poets looking for more p.m. Thursday-Friday, Nov. 11-12 and visit the Web site members, 2-4 p.m.. third Tuesday of sought, winners will perform on Friday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. www.detroitsym- month, in the Jenkins rooms'on the ^Saturdays, Nov. 13 and 20, 2 p.m. the vouth concerts in February third floor of the Livonia Civic Center Sundays, Nov 14 and 21, and 11 p.m. phony.com of 2000. (734)451-2112 Library, 32777 Five Mile, east of Friday. Noy. 19, in the Varner Studio VILLAGE PLAYERS OP Farmington Road. (734) 762-7568 _ Theatre on campus, Rochester. $12, $10 seniors. $6 students. (248) 370- BIRMINGHAM 3013/1246)64^6666 Auditions for "Oliver' Sunday, Nov. 14 DANCE and, Tuesday, Nov. its, t p.m. tor chil SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE BALLET HISPANICO William Shakespeare's comedy "The dren (ages second grade on up), 8 p.m. - 8 p.m.ThursdaySaturday, Nov. \8 20 t i 1 T . L . .* .4 ti._r._ * p .,: **-, . r» -.*. ,.*,-,. adults, at the theater on Woodward, J witricticNiL ui VQiMVd i i IU«JY *J*KUIU«JI, two blocks south of Maple. For perfor and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. ^1, at the Nov.'12-13 ($8); in the Liberal Arts mances Jan 2lFeb. 6, (248) 647-0052 Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway. "Theatre on campus, 18600 Haggerty. $17 $42, (313) 237-SING •- between Six and Seven Mile roads. BALLROOM DANCING CHORAL ' Livonia. (734) 462-4596 9 p.m. SaturOays, at the Dance Scene. IMM OPERA THEATRE 561-TKTS, $5 children. (313) 961-7777 institute for Jewish-Christian Studies, 4*. RACKHAM SYMPHONY CHOIR 25333 Van Dyke. Centorimrj S6 Also 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Botsford "Susannah," 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, PONTIAC THEATRE IV MARQUIS THEATRE "King David' by Arthur Honegger, 8 swing and Latin daises '810i 75 7 Inn Coach House, Farmmgton Hills, r ,N0v, 11-13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, "Godspeil,'' 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Nov "jach in the Beanstalk," Saturday, Nov. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Straight Gate 6300 at the Power Center. Ann Arbor. $18, 12-13 and 19-20..alLincoln.Middle 13 to Sunday. Jan. 16, at the theater, $15. (248) 557-4522 Church. 10100 Grand River. Detroit, UYANJA $14, $7 students. (734) 7640450 School, Montcalm and Summ;t, west of 135 1. Main. Northville. 17. (248) 349- FORGOTTEN HARVEST COMEDY and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Our The first Congolese Dance Drama e.^r WSU HILUBERRY Baldwin, Pontiac. $8, $7 8110 NIGHT Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power produced m America is performed py "Some Americans Abroad," Nov. 12 children/seniors. (2481 681^6215 NOVI THEATRES The benefit for hunger relief stars Road, Farmington. $15, $12 Ann Arbors own Congolese Dance through Feb, 5: "The Merchant of RtDQEDALE PLAYERS The Little People Players presents "The American Comedy Awards winner for seniors/students, $12 advance. (313) Company. Btchmi Bia Congo. 8 p m_ .Venice, "-10 aum. Tuesday. Nov. 16 and "iest a Second," 8 p.m. Fridays- Golden Goose," 7:30 p.m. Friday- Best FemaJe Stand Up Performer 3413466 Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 11 14. ariO 7 Saturdays, Nov. 12-13 and 19-20. and 3 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 19-20, at Saturday, Nov. 12-13 and 3 p.m. Kathleen Madlgan, 8 p.m. Saturday, THEATRE OF VOICCS p.m. Saturday Sunday. Nov 13 14, >r. p.m. Sundays, Nov. 14 and 21, at the the theater 4743 Cass, Detroit. $11- Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Novi Civic Nov, 13. at Music Hall, Detroit. $25 on With baritone Paul Hillier, 8 p.m. Friday, the Truebiood Theatre insiotf nie Fr.eze playhouse, 205 W- Long lake, between $18. (313) 577-2972 Center Stage, 45175 W. 10 Mile. $10, up. (248) 350-3663 Nov. 12, at St. Francis of Assisi Building, corner of State and Huron Livernois and Crooks, Troy. $11, $10 $8 advance. (248) 347-0400 GUARDIAN ANGELS BENEFIT Catholic Church. 2250 E. Stadium Streets, Ann Arbor, $16 $7 students seniors/students on Sundays, includes COMMUNITY REDFORD UNION PERFORMING^ 7 p.m. Friday, Noy. 12, swing night Blvd., Ann Arbor- $25. (734) 764-2538 (734)-764-0450 sandwich and afterglow, (248) 988- with the Johnny Trudeli 17 piece Big ARTS POLISH ALLIANCE DANCERS OF ' THEATER 7049 Band, six-course Italian gourmet dinner, 'Noises Off" by Maggie Malenfant, DEARBORN at Andiamo Italia, Warren. $50. (248) JAZZ ACTOR'S COMPANY ROSEDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS Thursday-Saturday, Nov, 18-20, at Dance and language classes for ages 3 588-1222 ss=s==s^^=s==^====s==s Neil Simon's "Broadway Bound," "Three Ivtufders and It's Only Monday," Redford Union High School. $8. $6 PAUL ABLER to adult have begun Saturday mornings Fridays-Saturdays, Nov. 12-13 and 19- by Pat Cook, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, advance. UNDER THE STARS GALA 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Edison's, at Prince of Peace Church, on Altar Benefit for the Detroit Institute of Arts 20, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Nov. 14 and Nov. 12-13, and Nov. 19-20; 2 p.m. ST. DUNSTANS GUILD OF 220 Merrill, Birmingham. No Cover. Road, Dearborn. (313) 581-3181 21, at the Livonia-Redford Theatre features dinner, dancing and entertain Sunday, Nov. 14, Upstage Theatre. CRANBROOK (248) 645-2150 STARDUST BALLROOM Guild, 15138 Beech Daly, south of Five ment, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. at Tickets $10. reserved. (313) 537-7716 'Goldilocks and theTnree Bears," 7 FOURHANOS Dance parties 9 p.m, Fridays, lessons Mile, Redfbrd. $14, $12 the museum, 5200 Woodward. $400, STAGECRAFTERS p.m. Friday, Nov. 19,11 a.m., 1 p.m. Guitarists Michael Varverakis and Jeff also available, at the dance studio. students/seniors. (248) 988-7032 (313) 833-7969 "Dracula," through Nov. 21, signed per end 3 p.m. Saturday. Npv. 20 and 12:30 Hartshorn perform 8 P:.m-_Friday, Nov...... --28651 Nerthwestem-Hwy:, Scwthfrtrta- •'• AVON PLAYERS formance for the deaf Thursday, Nov. p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Nov:"'"21,"at' 12, at Borders Books and Music. $8. (248) 3565678 :Wait Until Dark," 8 p.m. Thursday-. 18. at the Baldwin Theatre. 415 S. the theater, 400 Lone P^e Road, CLASSICAL Farmington Hills. (248) 737-0110 Saturday, Nov. 11-13, at the playhouse, Lafayette. Royal Oak. $12-*14. (248)-' Bloomfield Hills. Parktng across the (Jazz/New Age) 1185 Tienken Road, Rochester Hills. 541-6430 { street at Christ Church Cranbrook and DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GEM JAZZ TRIO COMEDY ^^BBS^Bgggga,!!1,!1,1"!,1, ,' 'I'M •$13.(248)608-9077 THE ACTORS' COMPANY Violinist lt«hak Perlrnan'8 p.m. Performs 7-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, shuttle service available. $6. (248) ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB BLOOMFIELD HiUS PLAYERS Neil Simon's "Broadway Sound." 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 8:30 p,m. Saturday, at the Century Club Restaurant, 333 644-0527 Keith Ruff with Mary Miller and Defi *MWrt-M*-in St. Louis," 8 p.m. Fndays- Friday-Saturday, Nov, 12-13 and 19-20, Nov. 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) 963-9800 YOUTHEATRE Profitt. 9:30 p.m. Friday Saturday. Nov. . Saturday, Nov: i£l3 and 19-20. and 2 and 2 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 14 and 21, at Orchestra Hall. 3711 Woodward, ED GOOCH QUARTET "LyleVL'yle Crocodile.." 11 a.m. and 2' 12-13,. at 2869 N. Pontiac Trail, «.m. Sundays. Nov. 14 and 21, at the Livonia Redford Theatre, 15138 Detroit. $19-$66.'(313) 576-5111 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 12-13, p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, and 2 p.m. Commerce Twp. (246) 624-1050 Lahaer High School Theater. $9, (248) Beech Oajy, south of Five Mile, Redford. LIVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Bird of Paradise, 207 S, Ashley Street, Sunday, Nov. 14, art Muisic Hail, Detroit. JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB "'• 43308B5 • . $14, $12 students/seniors. (248) 98& A concert spotlighting a ""Salute to Arm Arbor. Cover $5. (734) 662*310 $9. $8 advance (313).963-2366 Steve Marmel, also Greg Lau&ch and CLARKSTON VR1AOE PLAYERS 7032 20th Century Music' 7:30 p,m,. MATT MICHAELS TRW Rich Higgirvbottom Thursday-Saturday, "Close Ties' by Elizabeth Diggs, 7:30 Saturday, Nov. 13, at ChurchiU High Charlie Gabriel, tenor saxophone, 8 TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE SPECIAL EVENTS Nov, 11-13. at the club aOoye Kicker's • p.m. Thursdays Nov, 11 and 18 ($10), School Auditorium. 8900 Newburgh. P.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17; Con Swindell, •To Forgive, Divine," a comedy All American Grifl, 36071 Plymouth and 8 p.m. Fridays-SafdrTlays, Nov, 12- north of. Joy Road, Livonia. $15, $10 trumpet andflugelhorn, 8 p.m. by Jack Neary, 8 p.m. Fridays- ASTROLOGY FAIR Road, Livonia. 8 p.m. Wednesdays 13 and 19-20 ($12), at the Depot students/children. (734) 42H111 or Wednesday, Nov, 24, at Ron's Fireside 10 a.m. to 5 p.-m> Saturday. Nov, 13, at Thursdays, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Theater, 4861 White Lake Road, Saturdays, Nov. 12-13, 19-20 and (734)464-2741 inn, 28937 Warren, east of Middiebett the CiavYson Legion HaH, 655 S. Main- Fridays and Saturdays. Third Level ClerXstoo. 24*82&«8ll 26-27, and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. MUSJCTOR A NEW CENTURY Road, Garden City. $5 cover, (734) $5.(248)588^626 Improv and new talent nights. 8 p.m. nUtMWATQN PLAYERS 14, 21 and 28, at the theater, Features Voices of L»iht, Coricertb for 762-7756 COLLECTIBLES SHOW Sundays ($5). (734) 2610555 -The MWmen.' a comedy by Clare Booth Harpsichord and Chembef Orchestra 38840 W Six Mile; between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at JEANNMC MILLER MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE Luce, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturday*, Nov. 12- and Lu* Aeterna(Light Eternal), per Hagggrty and 1-275, Livonia. the Livonia Holiday inn, .1-275 and Six With Vincent Shandor Trio. 9:30 p.m. ToddWoOSter also Derek Richards 13,19-20. 26-27 and Thursday, Nov. formed by the Cho»r of Christ Ctiurch Mile, $3, children free. ( 734) 464-8493 Friday-Saturday, Nov. 19-20, Bird of Thursday, Nov. 11, at the ciuo, 269 E 18, and 2 pjn. Sundays, Nov, 14 and $10, $5 Sundays. (734) *64-6302 Cianbrook, 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at DETROIT PUPPET THEATER Paradise, 207 S. Ashley Street, Ann Fourth St.. Royal Oa*. 8 p.m. Tuesdays 21, at the theater 32332 W. 12 Mile, VILLAGE PLAYERS OF Christ Cranbroc* Church, 470 Church Arbor. Cover $5. (734) 662-8310 Mwia WrLh»y»»nk ^tnginp R4M4«?wi Thiiryijiy!, 8:15 p.rri. »nd 10:^5 p-.m. wait or Orchard Lane noad, farmtngton BUtMflfOHAM ftcad. B'lacmflcid'Mills. Tree, 6ut dohs- TA MONK SEXTET Romance Songs. 8 p^n,, Friday, Nov; Frlday*Saturdays,-and 7:30 p.m. MWa, $12.(24») 553-2956 "The Man Who Came to Dinner,* 8 p.m. tions can be made at the door, (248) TheJonious Monk's son and his award- 19, at the theater, 25 E. Grand Rjver, Sundays. (24S) 542-9900 or lACJWH-THfrtOX PROOOCTIOWS Frtdaye-Saturtfayi, Nov.. 12-13. 19-20 644-5210 .''•"•'•' winning comblnattoh perform 8 p.m., Detroit. (313) 9617777 httii://www.comedycast ie.com _i'Lunatic*. Lower* and Poets,* an and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 14 PLYMOUTH SYMPHOHIY 11:30 p.m. Wadnaaday-Thursday, Nov. TEDDY BEAR SHOW . SECOND CITY evening of scans* and monologue* from and 21. at trie theater, Cheanut Street ORCHESTRA 17-18. Bifd of Paradise, 207 S Ashley 10 a.m. to 4:3Qj>.m, Sunday* Nov. 14. 4*y*ey WlmaVn Stwatespeare, S prn. andWoodward, $12,110 atudents. 0artok. Bach, Baroar and Beethoven Street, Arm Arbor. Tickets $20 Alternative Mondays product ion through at Weber'* Inn, 3050 Jackson FJoad. . JWtfarSaturday, Nov. 12-13, at the (248)644-2075 performed by the orchestra, violinist advance. (734) 682-8310 or (248) 645- Nov. 22 ($S), -Phantom Menace to *t# of State Street Mall. Ann Artw, LhwteCMc Canter AudKorium, 32777 Juliana Athayde and the St. Kenneths Society" Wednesday Sunday, 2301 $5, $i.50 children, (502) 423-STAR or Five mi, earn of farmiflfton.to$, %i THICATtiR - Handball Choir, 8.p m. Saturday, Nov. Woodward Ave,, Detroit Mams!age www.WigMHer-promottort* com JAMET TEMAJ TRM) seniors/students, $6 high school aiu- mmm 13, at St, Kenneth Church. $12, $10 comedy acts: $10 Wednesdays., mmmmmmmmpmutm^^An Featuring Sven Anderson, piano and Qn dantt. (T34) T»7"JACK WOMEN IN iAZZ seniors. (734) 451-2112 Thursdays, Sundays, $17.50 Fridays, 1 Kurt Krahnfce, bass, 11:30 a.m. to 3 '^^rita MkAA* jata'aaa ^^Maiata a*h^t **aatai •ara^ •AC1TMCATRC " • Symooaium (4 p.m,) and coneef t (7:30 and $19.50 on Saturdays (3i-3i 96b PROMUSICA pjn. Sundays, at Fishbone's HT. HON WUSWM. COMPART •Flanagan's Wake," 8 d-m-Thuraday*- p.m.) Saturday, Nov. 13. at First BapUat 2222 Sepraw laaftei BayraHdarian and pianist Restaurant, 29244 Northwestern Hwy, -H» OMf a**, •»**. * ISNrBj),* acom- FfWay*, 7 p.m. and 40 p.nv. Saturday*. Chutoh of BrrtTHnihem, 300 WlfUts at . eay*f«letaof heart by *>at Cook. . Martin K4MU 8 p.m, tuaadty. Nov-18, 8owtl^sW.^248> 3S12925 •antf^ ,p.m.'aiK»'*-wMiNm(IW.V : Bate*. (3131 832-3010 fttSerBeturday, Nov, 12-13 and 19-20 .. Thuradays w»d tun<|a««, anl»3Q -: at the Detroit inatttutt <* Arts, 5200 MUSEUMS AND draaf i^arj^ajwn Friday, Oac. 12. at 'fHtN^MtlNU^ Woodward. $30, (3131 833- 8 o>m. Thursday, Nov. 11 at Edison's, ML Itaft Cantir for J>er*wnnng Arts, fWpwflBf 9m WW^WR* \ 4005/(313)886-5639 mammmmmmm 220Merr1ttl Wrrrtng*am. No cover ANN ARBOR HAMDS4M MUSEUM 4443 Cmt**m Road, watarlord. »8 m m («•) «48-2150 MNRJNtt 'WKNKtft Re-openadttsdoor Oct. 19, the ceiehra >[W ****** POPS/SWING UWWA WNIKIII AND BUDDY '. .*A, Oft of Murttar' oonfk>uw Saturdayl WH*R 89.3 FW. Henry Ford Community tlon continue* with more than 250 0mm wlmmm w MORTH thfou|h-Nav..,aOii*:tha'ra%raari|rit, M-' Cotiai*'* radio atatlon clutiartgaa mBammmmm^t^Kmammgtamam interactive exhibit* intended to make -ANfVlf«N«OPSWWW- , W and M-53. Ottoa, |3a.«k (810) WSOP 8*1 FM, trieftdta atatkm for With Dan Norton, 4 cm to 12:30 am. science fwn, at the museum, 220 t. T*^A«ret »*i«arOp-at»«M aatru«- The County Correction Chorus of 930-1519 PVmouttvCartdn Solwota. 2-4pm Tfsjraaays at Porta, 201 $. Woodward Ann St., Arm Arbor. KOUTS ate 10 a.m. ' gtng iHMmmhUf lNiataf gfoup guttlog Sweat Adafmas Intarnational psffermt Sunday. Nov. 14, it Waattand 8ow», on Av»,r Wrmlnghenv Free. 21 and older. to 5 p.m. Tuaaday-Satirrday and noor. to on a rtaw«ca% etaat«f drama, 8:30 With The Proa, a 17^>laca swing band, Wayne Road, nwtn dl Fafd Read, (244)694-7100 5pm. Sunday. *6 U T0 tit H 7 p,m. Saturday. Nov. 13, at the jsj&fWjfoM; 13 i*£*iwmtto+ ;;•; ;PfOcaao> a^nafit • pcBfjiatiia spwwwad : WfrWIUJl. ttrWdran^se^ors/students. 1734) 99^ ««*), i«.m. Saturday. Nov. 13(*10).: ypsnawi MerrW at tag* era*. $15, pf tftf Oajwreori MaaKfjeara 'Sy nam Tha ptsrtet performs 5 30-9:30 p.m. 54S9 pjn, Son**. Rw. %4 { SiOr, * *y*. mmWXMmmw $8 ehftdran aga 12 and undar. (734) ,- IMUM . ajtfiAwni • •• foundation. (313) 8454842 " Thursdays, st the Century Club CRAHBROOH rNSTTTUTE DP 'Hm.*# ** (**«*.' **T pA 480*843 R^ataurant, $33 Madison A vs.. Detroit tatarda?,Nav, 30(115 *wn« and r JIM MftJtiMfttS ft fiOliMMY •W^ Stda Story/ 7:30 jMn. ThufarJay- ft ^^^^ijUt .^^L^^Lf ^fc-jfl^y|kWil'^*^ii^^|ji mam mmjmm •!P^WP»»^^^IPWIP- The Observer 6 Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1999 Waking contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591*7279 Continued from previous page Bar and Gnll, 142 E walled Lake Drive, With Taproot. Arizing, Pooch, 7 p.m. $80 50, $150.50 at T^ketmaster. Call 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 18. Fo* and. 2XL Walled Lake. (24«) 6«» 1441 Saturday, Nov, 13, St. Andrews Hall, (248) 645-6666 or factories: Detroiters at Work 1701- Hour id*. 1560 Woodward AwHie, Wednesday, Frnlay-S«tu«%. Nov. 24,* THE SACK DOORS 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961- 1901," formerly known as "furs to www:ticketmaster com Bioomfieid Hills. Pre*. All ages. 1248) 26-2/, SotW's-BK »n0 Grm.,142 E 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.7, Magic Bag, MELT or www.96lmeit.com Factories," with a new Land Office, a DAVID MILES 644-4800( MUM dud) Walled Lake Drive, walled lake. (248} 22920 Woodward Avenue. Ferndale. FILTER "Wheel'Of fortune" style land acquisi 10 p.m, Saturday. Nov. 13: 9 p.m'. STEPHANIE SCHINOLER 66*1441 tion interactive, three new video scfeen »10 if> advance, (248) 544-3030 8 p.m Friday, Nov 12. Clutcri Cjwgo Thursday. Dec. 2. all at Oxford Inn 8 p.m. Friday. Nov, 26. Borders Books 311 interactive^, a documentary video, a BARENAKED LAOfES 65 E, Huron, Pontiac, Tickets »15 Tavern. 43317 E Grand River, Novi 21 and Music, 3924 Baldwin Road, Auburn 9 p.m. Wednesday, Now. 24, St new Heavy Industry section and a dis With Tal Bachman, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. advance/$17 day of show. (313) 961 and over, $5 cover Saturday perfor Jiills.'Frae. (248) 335-50X3 (/«*) Andrews Hall. 431 E Cor^ress. Detroit play explaining Detroit's move from Jan. i, The Palace of Auburn Hills, MELT or www.961melt.com {industrial; mance only, (248; 305-5856 tr&bi JOHN SCOFIELD BAND Tickets on sale »20. All ages. (248; /Stove Capital of the World' to the Tickets »50 arid $35 reserved. (248) FORGE CD RELEASE PARTY JEFF MILLS With Charlie Hunter. Adam Crui Duo., 8 645-6666 or www.ticketmastercorn, -.. p.m, Saturday, Nov, 20, Majestic Motor City, automobile capital of the 645-6666 With Lollipop Lust Kill, Culture Bandits, 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, St. Andrews Theatre, Detroit, Tickets on sale $22. world, at the museum, 5401 Woodward BH3 BAD VOODOO DADDY Correctional. Education, 7 p.m. HaH, 431 E Congress, Detroit. Tickets 1248) 645-6666 or j CLUB Ave. (at Kirby), Detroit, Museum hours 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, Clutch Cargo, 65 Saturday, Nov. 13, The Shelter, 431 E. on sale $25. 18 and over. (248) 645- l^J I G JHL *3T* S ate 9:30 am,-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, E. Huron. Pontiac. Tickets »17 on sale Congress, Detroit All ages. Tickets $7. 6666 Or www.ticketmaster.com www.ticketmas1er.com j' l l ll I— , I I'." , „l'j!l l. ,.l,. IIBeB!^BBB!^^g; 10 a,nv5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Free now. All ages. (248) 645-6666. (313) 961-MELT or www.961melt.com TS MONK SEXTET SECTOR 70 j ALV1NS admission Wednesdays: $3 for adults, THE BLANKS CHARLIE QEHR1NGER 7:30 p.m., 11 p.m Wednesday- With Give, vudu Hippies. 8 p.m. ] The Huit) Party with resident DJs SI,50 seniors and children aged 12 18, With Criminals, LES Stiches, Ducky 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, Borders Books Thursday, Nov, 17 18. Bird of Paradise, Saturday. Nov. 13, Magic Bag. 22920 ; •Meivin Hi.li arrd Cent 10 p.m. Mondays. free for children ages 11 and younger Boys, 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, The and Music. 1122 S. Rochester Road, 207 S. Ashley street. Ann Arbor. Woodward Avenue. Ferndaie $5 cover, j and Ouo Color, featuring funk and Thursdays-Sundays. (313) 8331805 or Shelter, 431 E, Congress, Detroit, All Rochester Hills, (248) 652-0558 (folk) Tickets $20 advance. (734) 662-8310 12481 544-3030. disco. 8 p.m, Wednesdays (free before hup://www.detroithistorfcal.org ages. Tickets $8, (313) 961-MELT or GET UP KIDS MEATLOAF SGT. ROCK 10 p.m.). at the club, 5756-Cass Ave,, DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER www.96lmelt.conv With At The Dnve-ln and Ultimate 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. State 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Nov. 19-20, Detroit. $5 18 and older t313'i 832- lMAX movies include "Tropical BLUE CAT Fakebook. 7 p.m. Friday. Nov. 19, Theatre, Detroit. Tickets $28,50, Mr B's Farm. 24555 Novi Road, Novi 2355 or http;//www.aivins.*tcom com Rainforest" at 10 am, Mondays- 7 p.m, Friday-Saturday. Nov. 19-20, Fox Magic Stick, Majestic Theatre Center. $49.50, All ages. (313) 961-MELT or No cover, 21 and over, (248) 349-7038; ARBOR BREWING COMPANY Fridays, Thrill Ride: The Science Of Wednesday, Nov. 24. Woodbfidge and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. $7 advance, All ages. (313) www.96lmelt.com Latin dance night, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 fun" at 1 p.m. Mondays Fridays, and Tavern, 289 St. Aubin, Detroit-.(313; Bioomfieid Hills Free AH ages (248) 833-9700 MIKE NESS am, Tuesdays, 114 E Washingtrxj St "Everest" and "Whales" multiple show 259-0578: Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4, 644-4800 (blues) GIVE With Road King, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Ann Arbor, Free. 21 and otder. i 734: ings seven days a week, at the center, Clutch Cargo, Pontiac. Tickets $17.50 Lake Point Yacht bub, Livonia. (734; 213-1393 Or mtp;//www.art)Ort>rew noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays- BLUE ROSE With Sector 7G, Vudu Hippies, 8 advance. (248) 645-6666 5911868. ing.com Thursdays and 7 p.m Fridays- Saturday, Nov. 20, Library Pub, 42100 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, Magic THE NIGHT 898X STOLE SISTER SEED BtRO OF PARAfNSC Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Grand River Avenue, Nov*. (248) 349- Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave,, CHRISTMAS With "Michael King, darnels Crossing. 8 The Bird of Paradise Orchestra per Sundays, at 5020 John R (at Warreni. 9110 (blues) Femdale (248) 544-3030. Featuring Bush, Oasis, blink.. 182, Ben p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Magic Bag. forms Mondays, cover »5: flon Brooks Detroit. Admission to Exhibit Hall is $3 ROBERT BRADLEY'S BLACK WATER HARRINGTON BROTHERS Harper and.the Innocent Criminals, 8 22920 Woodward Avenue, Ferndaie. $6 Tno performs Wednesdays and for adu'ts, »2 for cmiaren ages 3-i5 SURPRISE / p.m. Tuesday, Nov, lt>, Fox ana „~.„, ~ W** The Observer & Eccentric/Thursday, November 11,1999 It Up/intense drama in high school setting By CARRIE Coom - my winner Kenneth "Babyface* Judd Nelson), is suspended and izing they are for the time being Drama: Clifton 8PCC1AL WBITKK Edmonds and Tracey E. LeBter, along with his fellow in control, decide to use their Collins, Jr., Edmonds ("Soul Food"), takes a classmates takes a stand against negotiating power to make a The scene: A neglected inner- look at the life of inner-city high their principal. statement by asking for the right Rosario Daw city high school in Queens, New school students from their per to have a decent education. The son, Sara York, a dedicated teacher is* sus To break up the protest, in spective. unlikely group of students made Gilbert, Robert pended, broken windows and no comes Officer Dante Jackson up of an artist, a basketball play heat, six students protesting for The film stars R&B phe (portrayed by Forest Whitaker) Ri'chard, Fre- er, a hustler, a gangbanger, a a better education, and the stu* nomenon Usher Raymond (The whose recent demotion from the dro Starr and pregnant teen, dents barricaded in the school Faculty") as Lester Dewitt, a police force fuels his bad atti Usher Ray take hostage a wounded police complex and caring kid who has tude. While attempting to break and a atudent council member, several personal issues stem things up Officer Jackson is acci lock themselves inside the school mond star in officer. Sound like a place you "Light It Up," would want to ming from the unnecessary dentally shot in leg by Ziggy, and attempt to make their voices death of his father. Lester has forcing Lester to take matters heard. , be nine months out of the two thing* going for him, his loy into his own hands. What starts year? While being held hostage, Offi alty and relationship with his out as a small protest turns into cer Jackson is able to see into "Light It Up," presented by Fox friend Ziggy (portrayed by a hostage situation lead by the lives of these six students 2000 Pictures, written and Robert Ri'chard) and his educa Lester and five desperate stu and finds himself empathizing directed by Craig Bolotin tion, But all of that is about to dents. with them. He makes several She starts to sympathise with ("Hope Floats," "Waiting To {"Miami Vice"), and produced by change when his favorite teach The frustrated students, real- attempts to get through to these kids and attempts to get Exhale") as well as an actor, pro husband and wife team of Gram er, Mr. Knowles (portrayed by Lester, but fails. It looks as if through to Lester. But when her vides great inspiration for the the only voice that may get attempts fail, the results are young cast. through, to him is that of worse than could be imagined, •^ Joining Whitaker in the veter- S • S H V B R R ( r N T : K ! I Stephanie Williams (portrayed Usher Raymond heads up the an actors department is Judd by Rosario Dawson). Stephanie "young" cast in his first motion Nelson {"The Breakfast Club," is the object of Lester's affection. picture starring role as Lester, "St. Elmo's Fire") and Vanessa L. She's smart, beautiful, practical, the leader of the group. Through Williams CSoul Food/^Eraser"). and she may be just the one to Lester, Usher proves that there "Light It Up* is a very intense IDE TO THE MOVIES help Lester realize they have is more to being an entertainer movie that is unlike any other gone? too far. than singing and dancing. Join film in a high school setting. *J While the students continue to ing' th> Grammy nnminpp arp Nrin'mollv .i npin/'ifyo] nr tnct^Vijsr deal with their own personal Rosario Dawson ("He Got 031™?," would come into a school and National Ajwaenwti MSA WTHIl0l 7%* Observer & EceentricfThursd&y, November 11, 1999 *• 17 ?2 to in i Ed Schenk is on a mission, ety when he hosted his own pub a Lifetime achievement artist the community as well." As president of the Detroit Wlwe to catch the bitwt lic access TV show in Eaatpomte. each year. L**t year the Butler 1 couldn't have sai4 it better Bfo«* Society, he'* determined to Listen for those shades of blue near your neighborhood. Some of He joined the group in 1996. Ju*t Twin* took the honor. The group myself. . •; keep the blues alive and well in the best blues clubs in the area include; the following. . over two yeajfB later he was cho is also formulating plana to Check out Women of Detroit"' Detroit, and he's got a secret. ttrtroK SUM Socfety pick*: sen as president of the organiza reach out to younger members of Blues, 2 430 p:m. Saturday, Nov, Lurking in metro Detroit are • Ma^ B»*, 22920 Woodward Ave., Femdafe tion. the community Schenk said he 13. Scarab Club, 2 it. »everal blues ijjreats like Alberta • Muttc Www ShowcMii Bm mnd ftHW, 51 \ Monroe, Detroit Why the blue*? is interested in starting a "Blues Farnsw&rth, Detroit. Free Aft Adams, Eddie Burns, Johnnie • Oxford Inn, 43317 Grand River Avenue, Novi "It's very emotional," said in the Schools" program which ages welcome. Call (313) 831- Bassett and Willie D. Warren. Abo try: Schenk. "Itls just a very feeling 125() for information. Blues faru.,. Adams has been singing the would include education and live • Lower Town Qrtff, 195 W. Liberty, Plymouth music as compared to (other performances of the musk. ran aim sgas And back She's known find more than 200 members UI think I blues) is very popular for her "tell-it-like-it-is" form of like to see it hit bigger radio markets, He understands that it's gathered at Hamtramck's Attic right now," said Schenk. Seeing the blues. Each of the women Bar, strumming guitars and jam it live can be an educational and may be considered something of not popular enough for most commercial stations. ming the blues. But it's more' entertaining experience for all a blues treasure in our Brea than just a chance to express ages. The next installment in the the music is thriving," he "I've always loved music," said themselves freely in the music. Blues Heritage Series. Women of said. What sets our blues men Schenk, who discovered the soci The Detroit Blues Society honors Sounding off: November music reviews In an effort to bring our read- details the changes a man encoun- mances in Fartnington Hills, love. In "Shattered" she sings: 'You Mi* ,** I.I H A . t , 1 t I. 4 M . I t* ., • T? Az^Vi rtntrtT* Uillil* i^nA O^rvtiiA /»Vir*oo rs r» I V irj e ,* £ ^1 t h — t ,Pwli "" fc*t»#v tcrs whej :ntcr':r.£ fatherhood. 4 ^/^1 |<,s> *^r- I *• ** + **•' k*AA*A A. Uki IrfUh* i by national and local artists., the Little Grace is evident all over tho Hazlett's fourth CD and latest desired me to be. And though Obserier-Ecccntnc Newspapers CD; her cry ends one track and her effort provides the perfect accom you're shattered someday you'll will now be compiling music likeness can be found on the cover. paniment for those subdued times believe what I say." It paints a soft reviews. Local musicians may For listeners, "Our Little Secret" of the day. Unwind with this one. er picture of a failed relationship submit full-length compact discs, creates a mood fostering content • Best to listen to when: cud than listeners might expect. She's which have been completed or ment and reflection. Like a lazy dling bv a fire not vengeful like Alanis Murris- released no more than three day spent lounging in a Northern ~ STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA sette. She's not as frail as Ton months prior to submission, to Michigan cabin, or a moment of Amos. the newspaper office. Send, mate calm found at the foot of Lake designation" *** In "Better Day." Amey s the rials with a daytime phone num- Michigan at sunset, the music is Lori Araey friend we all need in times of —^ LOS Attaint Tims •AN EXCEPTIONAL FILM! FIERCELY DIRECTED... MICHAEL MANN MAINLINES A < INTENSITY, AND ME USES HIS INSTINCT FOR DRAMATIC STORYTELLING TO KW& FILL EVERY BIT OF THIS FILM WITH PASSION AN0 TENSION.' ttfWlWHX 'THE INSIDER IS AN EDGE-QF-YOUR-SEAT, GUT-CHURNING THRILLER" TIM! HAOAXJHI -IT'S AN AiL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN' IN WHICH DEEP THROAT TAKES CENTER STAGE, AN INSIDER PRODDED TO SPILL THE TRUTH "•. ROOM IllftT A THI MOVIIt C'j/l nyi'S "TWO BIG THUMBS UP,' ? AL PACWtT ^RUSSELL CftOWS M'\ t l i i t •> V \ < M • •' ' THE h>*SDeR W1 •mrf— .n4W 1 m .Hft - *W k»«- •*U» knXwSiHiVlH MtW »* 3t*Z TT£^mi&^*32&-'-+zT* T visit TW WSWR 0« « mt »T www "*fn«t«ii »wi(ic«« **rrtvHw^w TBPflB ~*.*««T»*.I I AMCIIVOSU20 wrSTIRUNGCnuO AMC 1AIRH PARK ^lOIIISQINHrM mmx^m:, >AV NOVEMBER AMfWONDtRUND BIRMINGHAM 8 CANTON (MMtt 1 , -«)»'hj«*t(.^ srw TM(*1«.S IMC AMI: eft AIR to AMC F. 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Main Street, Ann Arbor (directly across from The Ark), (734) 213-2505 Cleveland's Gill & Grill, one of Open: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 11 downtown Ann Arbor's newest p.m. Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; 3-9 p.m. Sunday. eateries, promises to be a Menu: Lots of seafood, a good selection of steaks, just enough favorite for those who like freeh, chicken and pasta entrees, Homemade pumpkin pie. well-presented'seafood dishes, as Cost: Moderate to moderately high, lunches range from $5 to $10; well as tasty meat, chicken and dinners $9-$17. Most dinner items are in the $11 to $15 range. pasta entrees, Atmosphere: Comfortably bistro, with nautical themes. While the emphasis is on fresh Mostly ftorvsmoking. Smoking section on second floor. fish - there's always a list of Credit cards: All major credit cards accepted daily specials - Cleveland's Reservation*; Recommended for parties over five. Diners may call eerves- a wonderful sauteed pork ahead one hour for a table. loin in a molasses citrus glaze with sun-dried cherries ($13.95 for dinner, $«.95 for lunch). The those crabcakes should be worth Her homemade pumpkin pie. "It dish, created by Chef Michael the drive to Ann Arbor. has more spices. It's hardy, inter Dopkowski, developed quite a "I liked the menu we had. I esting pumpkin pie: We sell out following at John Cleveland's thought it was a well-balanced every weekend," said Cleveland. former restaurant in Plymouth menu. I thought it would transi Ambience 'also is part of Cleve township,The Water Club Grill. tion well to Ann Arbor. We've land's new place. The building, "It sells even better in Ann offered more appetizers to which dates to 1.901, has been Arbor,'' said Cleveland. encourage grazing. People can reincarnated several times, The London broil ($13.95), comfcjQX»r before and after per- mostly as a bar, Itretains much served on a bed of oven-roasted formances at The Ark and have of its comfortable turn-of-the potatoes, onions and sweets pep appetizers and a glass of wine," century.look, with half-panelled pers, is another satisfying meat- said Cleveland, walla and original tin ceilings. eater's choice for cold, fall Appetizers include shrimp And both floors - yes, this iss a evening. So is the filet mignon two-story restaurant - have STAFF PHOTO VI PALI HLTMCHHANN L cocktail, steamed mussels, crab- t$t8>25>;f-nestled in a fried onion cakes, several kinds of oysters, their own vintage, wood-bars, At your service: John Cleveland (left) presents Maryland crab cakes, and Chef basket and lightly covered with a baked brie, sauteed wild mush The well-worn oak bar in the Michael Dopkowski, black bean cakes, a popular appetizer, at Cleveland's Gill & Crimini mushroom sauce. rooms, and sauteed spicy black restaurant's main, street-level Grill in Ann Arbor. The filet is good, said Cleve bean cake. Prices range from dining room comes from Iron- land, very good. $4.95 to $7.95. wood, Mich. Cleveland believes it Thank goodness Cleveland has The black bean cakes are big was constructed about 1900, It like the sweeping nautical-the me its merchants and business own He wants them to walk out the transferred much of the Water sellers, as is the baked brie, said certainly bears testimony- to a. murals - to give his new place ers. He was the general manager door having had a truly satisfy Club's menu to his new place, Cleveland. "In one month here century of use. it* own 90s-nostalgic. nicely hip of the Gandy Dancer from 1989- ing dining experience. including the creamy, rozy-hued well sell as many baked bries as "There are literally thousands personality He calls it a "recy 1992 and the assistant manager "I want them to feel like it was Palomino clam chowder and the we sold in three months in Ply of elbow marks rubbed into it,"' cled ansbianeu." from 1977-81, a comfortable place, an interest Maryland crab cakes with a mouth.'" said Cleveland. The personable Ciev«iand is a He likes to stop by tables and ing place. Like they have been roasted red pepper sauce. If my hometown boy He prow up in Cleveland's wife, Sarah, has However, Cleveland has added ask his guests about their meals. here before,'" taste buds remember correctly. added a. specialty to the menu: enough contemporary touches - Ann Arbor and knows many of WHAT'S COOKSNG Send items for consideration in at Fox Hills Country Club, 8768. pizza?" celebrity sporting a red sausage, green peppers and 5, at the Italian American Ban per person, call (734; 4(52-4417 What's Cooking to Keely Wygo* North Territorial, Plymouth, pizza sauce mustache, will he onionsi and $2 will go towards quet Center, 32900 Five Mile for information/reservations nik, Entertainment Editor, Tickets $29.95 per person, call live at this Buddy's around 7 the St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Road, Livonia. Cost is $36 per Observer & Eccentric Newspa- (734)453-7272. pm. But the first 100 big and lit Center. 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