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VOLUME 33 NUMBER 28 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 76 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS O 1897 HomeTbwn Communication! Network, Inc. - ifca* IN THE PAPER WESTIAND'S San, 9 PRIMARY f %<&*< ELECTION Thomas, Mehl win race RESULTS TODAY Mayor Robert Thomas and challenger Ken ers bothered to vote, marking a paltry MAYOR neth Mehl will face off Nov. 4 in the general 10.7 percent turnout. (Top two will move on to Nov. 4 general election) One week after his 47th birthday, a election following Tuesday's primary elec • Dixie Johnson McNa - 375 jubilant Thomas celebrated victory • Kenneth Mehl-1.502 Information, please: Infor tion in Westland. Candidate Dixie Johnson Tuesday as more than 200 supporters mation Central, from the McNa was defeated in Tuesday's voting. poured into his election-night head • Robert Thomae COMMUNITY LIFE Celebration time: Starting Over, a grief support group for young men and women, has plenty to cele brate on Saturday. For its 10th anniversary, current and former members are gathering for a picnic Saturday at May bury State Park. /Bl AT HOME Home style: The special look of a Plymouth store's new area of home fur* nishings makes customers feel at home./OS ENTERTAINMENT Theater: The theme of this year's Meadow Brook Theatre season, which begins Sept. 17 with "Over the Tavern," is "family." /El STAIT PHOTOS BY JM JAGDFEU) Aftermath: Sandy Belisle surveys items stored in her family garage on Merritt Drive. Community theater: A family atmosphere where Taking mea everyone works together to sures: Mary present good shows is the Lou Marenda Sewer damage puts reason Lisa Andres and put cardboard down on her other residents belong to basement floor the Players Guild of'Dear to help avoid born. /El tracking a tar inmisery like substance BY DARRELL CLEM "I have no living room," Belisle said. through her STAFF WRITER REAL ESTATE home. Her In a dining area off to the side, com andy Belisle's family has puters crowd a table that Belisle once once-finished endured 29 weeks of misery used to entertain her ailing mother Government takes less: basement is a since their Westland home was and other family guests on holidays. S "I missed Easter, the Fourth of July The federal government shell of its for flooded by raw sewage. offers a helping hand in mer self. Sadly, Belisle sees no end to the and Labor Day," she said. "I can't despair that arose at her Merritt entertain in this house." the form of tax breaks to Drive home when rains pounded her homeowners who will sell neighborhood Feb. 20-21. The storm Basement damage theirhouses. /Fl caused a faulty new sewer system to Belisle's basement, once a fully fur back up into her basement and more nished, comforting place she enjoyed than 400 others. with her husband, Dan, and their two Crates of books that she used to teenage children, is an empty shell. In keep in her basement sit on the living the aftermath of 12-inch floodwaters, INDEX room floor. A sofa is turned up on its damaged walls and floor tiles have end to provide more space. An end been ripped out and discarded along • Obituaries A4 table hemmed in a corner hasn't been with a washer and dryer, a sofa, a • Classified Index F5 dusted in months. Please see DAMAGE, A3 Real Estate F5 Crossword F6 Jobs GIO Most MEAP scores rise Autos H8 The scores below show the percentage Home & Service Jl MEAP results please local educators of students who earned a proficient • Calendar A12 rating on the Michigan Educational BY DARRELL CLEM office. By comparison just one year earlier, Assessment Program test. Taking the I Opinion A14-15 test were fifth- and eighth-graders. U Entertainment E STAFF WRITER New scores show how fifth- and only 66percent of Wayne-Westland L i eighth-grade students fared on science students received a proficient rating, I Real Estate Fl Wayne-Weatland students posted gains in three of four categories on and writing scores based on tests falling short of the 69.1 percent state Writing newly released state test scores, administered in March. average, although their marks still lagged Kuckel noted that, for the first time "We are thrilled with our eighth- Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8 Qr*d« 8 HOW TO REACH US behind most statewide averages. in recent memory, local students actu grade MEAP scores," Kuckel said. Area 1996 1997 1996 1997 Due to curriculum improvement ally beat their statewide counterparts Patricia McAllister, district testing in one category, eightlvgrade writing, coordinator, put it this way: "We'ro District 52.4 68.S 66.0 79.7 Newsroom: 313-953-2104 measures, however, Wnyne-Westland State 55.6 73.4 69.1 77.0 school officials are optimistic of closing That's a big deal," she said, adding improving at a faster rate than the Newsroom Fax: 313-591-7279 all gaps between local and state scored that local students had lagged 13 per state." E-mail: new8roomOoe6nline.com on tho'Michigan Educational Assess cent to 17 percent below state averages In other eighth-grade scores, stu Science Nlghtline/Sport* 313-953-2104 ment Program (MEAP) tests. just a few years ago. dents locally and statewide fared *We have a commitment that our Eighth-grade writing results showed much worse on science scores than on Reader Comment Line: 313-953-2042 that 79.7 percent of Wayne-Wostland writing scores. Grade 5 Grade 5 I Grade 8 Grade 8 students will be at the state average or Area 1996 1997 1996 1997 Classified Advertising: 31^591-0900 above within the next three years," students earned a proficient, or pass Only 9.8 percent of Wayne-West Display Advertising: 313-591-2300 Jane Kuckel, assistant superintendent ing, score, compared to 77 percent of all land eighth-graders earned a profi- District 13.0 22.8 12.5 9.8 Michigan pupils, State 26.9 36.8 21.5 17.8 Home Delivery: 313-591-0500 of instruction, said Tuesday in her Plcaso sec MEAP, A2 A2(W) The Observer/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Mvonia results are improved PUCES & FACES So far, the new emphasis on bringing hands-on their own- For both years, their score barely science to each student's desk in the Livonia Public budged, staying around 24 percent. Schools appears to be working. Administrators in Livonia are pleased with Youth aid police Ribbons abound Scores for fifth-graders who took the science scores on the 1997 MEAP writing test for the two Starting this week, Police Explorers from Westland resident Walter Warren is a frequent Michigan Educational Assessment Program took a grades. All scores went up. Westland will assist police by going to stores that contributor of letters to the editor of the Observ big!jump forward, from 34.5 percent in 1996 to Fifth-graders taking the writing test in 1996 sell liquor and tobacco "in an attempt to curtail er. He also spends his time in the garden, and 43.9 in 1997. scored 75 percent; in 1997, 76.3 percent. In 1996, the problems we're having," said Officer Mark won 33 ribbons in the vegetable category at this And, despite a drop in eighth-grade science the eighth-graders scored 79.3 percent; in 1997, Engstrom, Drug Abuse Resistance Education year's Michigan State Fair. scores statewide, Livonia's eighth-graders held 86.3 percent. program officer. Warren's ribbons included one best of show Police are seeking to end sales of liquor and award for the best peck basket display. He tobacco to minors, Engstrom said. Some young received five other blue ribbons in categories people get liquor or tobacco from older siblings. such as best scallop squash, best buttercup MEAP from page Al "We can't obviously control that." squash, best paste tomatoes and best Hungarian Police want to work with local businesses to peppers. cient rating in science, down er. Generally, Wayne-Westland solve the problems, he said. "It's just a situation from last year's already disap "That's a significant gain for students have narrowed the gap where we're taking the DARE program one step Warren, who describes himself as a plant col pointing 12.5 percent. us, and I think this district can with their statewide counter further." lector rather than a landscapes successfully com Statewide, scores fell even be very proud," Kuckel said. parts for the last four years, pleted the Michigan State University Extension more sharply but remained Statewide, fifth-graders made Kuckel said. In some cases, she Service's Master Gardener Program several above Wayne-Westland aver slightly stronger gains in writing said, gaps have been slashed in years ago. He describes his Westland garden as ages. Across Michigan, 17.5 per scores, with 73.4 percent of stu half. in the "English Cottage Garden" style. cent of eighth-graders proved dents receiving a proficient score Boosting test scores became a proficient in science, a decline compared to 55.6 percent in top priority for Kuckel when she from the previous year's 21.5 1996. That marked a 17.8 per was hired five years ago by then- Medical Assisting percent. cent increase. Superintendent Larry Thomas. The William D. Ford Career/Technical Center's Local officials hope to make In science, Wayne-Westland Kuckel credited recent gains to Medical Assisting Program was awarded certifi gains when a new science cur fifth-graders lagged well behind curriculum improvements and cation status by the Association of American riculum is fully implemented their statewide counterparts, individual school building plans Medical Technologists, thereby allowing program next year, Kuckel said. although both groups posted sig aimed at addressing specific graduates to sit for the AMT certification exami "The science test was obvious nificant gains. problems. nation. ly a difficult test for the whole In Wayne-Westland, 22.8 per As always, officials* said a bud state," McAllister added. cent of fifth-graders earned a get crunch will make it difficult The AMT is a national organization headquar In fifth-grade scores, Wayne- proficient rating in science, up for the financially ailing district tered in Park Ridge, 111. To qualify for certifica Westland students made signifi 9.8 percentage points from last to buy the textbooks and support tion, the local program was required to comply cant gains in writing but still yearns 13 percent. materials that teachers need for with strict guidelines in curriculum, course pre lost ground to their statewide "We're pleased with that gain," their classrooms. But officials sentation and instructor certification. counterparts; Kuckel said. pledged to try. Local fifthAgrade writing Across^Michigan, 36.8 percent "We want every building at the Walter Warren's work scores rose 16.1 percentage of all fifth-graders received a state average or above," Kuckel points, with 68.5 percent earning proficient score in science, up 9.9 said. a proficient rating compared to percentage points from the pre "We'll reach that goal," McAl just 52.4 percent one year earli vious year, lister added. "There's no doubt." Ulestlan6€)bserwr <%_. 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"We can't get artwork that my children made back to normal until we get some when they were little," she said. money." Salvaged belongings are now The couple can't afford to pay in a garage where Belisle used to their normal bills and then park her treasured, seldom-used assume more debt to pay for 1990 Pontiac Bonneville SSE. basement repairs for which they The garage is filled with scores may not be adequately compen and scores of cardboard boxes sated, Devitis said. They, too, stacked floor to ceiling, wall to have filed suit. wall, front to rear. Belisle has "I would prefer not to go to stored pots and pans, Christmas court," Devitis said. "I would pre decorations, family pictures, and many treasured personal fer to settle, but I want a fair toys, exercise equipment - even belongings. amount. I think the insurance a bathroom sink salvaged from adjusters purposely offered us her basement. The Marendas had moved many of their upstairs furnish less, thinking we'd accept it." "Anytime I need something it's ings to the basement while their Devitis said her basement buried in that garage," she said. hardwood floors were being home has flooded three times: Belisle has refused to settle refinished. once in 1996 during a water with GAB Robins insurance main break; in February during "We had things stacked to the STAFF PHOTOS BT JM JACOTELD adjusters for an undisclosed offer ceiling," Mary Lou Marenda, 49, the sewer backup; and again that didn't come close to what said. since then due to damaged weep Cause of grief: Above, Chris Devitis pores over items in her garage. The photo at left she believes her family deserves. ing tiles. . shows Sandy Belisle's living room. More than 400 Westland homes were damaged She said she feels abandoned by The Marendas lost a refrigera tor, a stove, cabinets, a sofa, "It has caused a lot of stress," during February's sewer backup. adjusters, contractors and city Devitis said. "I don't know when officials. clothing, a washer and dryer and many other belongings. Many we'll ever get back to normal." "I don't want to enable people salvaged items have been moved in positions of power to hurt me," to relatives' homes. she said. "We are nameless, face less numbers to these people." "I can't find anything," Maren Belisle has joined one of two da said. elegance r lawsuits filed against the city of She said an offer of $13,100 Westland, two contractors and from an insurance adjuster an engineering firm involved in wouldn't come close to repairing a $10 million sewer separation her basement - and certainly project. The endeavor encoun wouldn't replace contents. "The offer was absolutely-Tidiculous." underfoo tered problems when workers mistakenly blocked a 6-foot Some personal belongings water main with a concrete wall. don't have a price tag, such as a Flooding resulted. 25th wedding anniversary photo Belisle said she doesn't want album that Marenda had hoped to seek a loan, make repairs and to show guests when she and her wait to recoup money. husband celebrate their 30th "Why should I have to pay anniversary on Dec. 2. "It's interest when I'm not responsi stained," she said. "I wanted to ble for this problem?" she asked. bring friends over and pull out Belisle is counted among resi the photo albums." dents who have refused settle Like Belisle, Marenda is ments offered by GAB Robins, involved in a still-pending law although a company spokesman suit. said most claims are being "My husband was extremely resolved. opposed to a lawsuit at first. We "We've settled over 75 percent thought for sure we'd have an of the claims, and everything is amicable settlement," she said. going well," Tom Berardo said. "We just want to be put back "We hope to resolve the rest of together." these claims in the near future. A closet near her front door That's about all I'm going to now serves as a pantry. Stacked comment on right at this time." inside are boxes labeled for City Attorney Angelo Plakas spaghetti sauce, a can opener, said claims have been resolved dish detergent, barbecue sauce. for 337 of 447 residences. He A 90-gallon fish tank has been said negotiations are stalled for moved to the living room from homeowners involved in law the basement. suits. Marenda has kept track of the 1,749 hours that she and other Promises made family members-spent-working Residents in their seventh in the flood's aftermath. She month of post-flooding problems believes compensation is due. recalled that city officials initial "My time is valuable." ly promised that basements would be restored within four to Life disrupted six weeks. On nearby Berwick, Chris Mary Lou Marenda and her Devitis and her husband, Dean, husband, Don, had lived at their had lived in their house for six Merritt residence 25 years when years when sewer waters rav raw sewage flooded their base aged their basement. The couple ment, which their 30-year-old and their three children, ages 4 son occupied along with an old- to 11, have sought normalcy fashioned jukebox, two pinball since. machines, an.electric fireplace Dean Devitis used to spend a How did we squeeze so muchflin into shopping? Salvatore Ferragamo's sleek new pumps with stunning metallic detail. Imported. Black suede, S245. Taupe polished calfskin, $255 Now you can shop 10 9 I warn to %#pm Monday through Saturday. Noon to 5 pm Sunday. Jacobsons Birmingham Livonia Rochester Jacobsons (248) 644-6900 (313) 591-7696 (248) 651-6000 Birmingham • Livonia • Rochester Ihour* • Mon-Sat 10-9 • Open Sunday at Noon. mmm/mmmtm wmmmmm A4(W) The O&seruer/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN . have a great time. Thfs storytime • 7 pjff. Monday, Sapt. IB {^intended to be an Independent exercise for the preschooler. No 8la»py Storytkna Bentley bricks registration is required for ses • Join In for this fun, family story- sions in the Children's Activity - tlme. H will feature good stories, . Room. There are two sessions, singable songs and toads of fun. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. There will be lots of opportunity for imagination and active partici PET THAT CARD Project helps area graduates remember pation. No registration Is required September Is National Library Card for the session in the Children's Sign-Up Month. All kids from birth to for at least three years. After that, the fate Activity Room. age 12 who register for a library card Bentley graduates will have the chance to brigade committee. have their name inscribed on a brick used to "The conception I have in mind is a brick of the building at Five Mile and Hubbard WHOa.m. and 11:30 aj»., at the library In Westland in will be determined. Wadnaaday, Sapt. 17 Septemberwlti receive a coupon for a create a pathway at the former high school pathway on the Bentley grounds in a very free child's meal et.Applebee's. in Livonia. focal area that will remain for years to come It is hoped that plans will emerge for a ToddftTaJa* recreation/community center run by the city A 20-rrflnute storytime for chil Special thanks go to Applebee's for The first planning session of the "Bentley for all to see and be proud of." dren ages 18-36 months. This supporting the library and literacy In Brick Brigade" takes place at 7 pm. Sept. 16 Those who come to the meeting can bring at the site. activity time will Include age- the community. . in the first floor conference room at Livonia names and phone numbers of Bentley class The brick walkway inscribed with names appropriate stories, songs, finger- „ SPECIAL THANKS City Hall. mates who might be interested in buying a is expected to be a lasting tribute to alumni plays, flanneiboards, puppets and brick, she said. and friends of Bentley. Bricks used will be more to capture the attention of • Speclaf thanks go to Sam's Club for "This is an exciting opportunity for us to from the partially demolished building. ' the young ones. Each toddler sponsoring a storytime at the library on Sept. 3. Sam's Club provided put our alumni spirit to work," said Laura Portions of the former high school will be For further information, contact Toy at must be accompanied by an . Toy, Livonia city treasurer and 1970 Bentley demolished, starting sometime this year. (313) 466-2426 or fax her at (313) 421-3572. adult. No registration Is required Snacks, bookbags and a donated for sessions In Community book in celebration of National graduate who heads the newly formed Classes will continue at the Bentley Center Meeting Room A. There are two Literacy Month. . sessions, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. • Also, thanks to Councllwoman Justine Barns for appearing as the • 10 a.m. and 11#0 a.m., library's guest OBITUARIES Wednesday, Sept. 17 story reader at Praachoobr Storytime the Sam's Club For children ages 3-5. it will storytime. She HUBERT M. FUSON ELIZABETH F. DURAND Surviving are: sons, Robert of Surviving are: wife, Carolyn; Involve them In the world of sto read * Rumble, Funeral services for Hubert Funeral services for Elizabeth Canton, Ken; daughter, Frances sons, Steven, Alan, Craig; broth ries through the use of visual, In the Jungle" Fuson, 69, of Westland were Durand, 95, of Florida were Kuschel of Westland; sister, er, Jerry; sisters, Ilene Rader, ' audio and Interactive techniques. and helped to Public Library recently in Uht Funeral Home recently in Vermeulen Memorial Helen Koch; 12 grandchildren; Betty Augustus, Phyllis Foster; . Participants will sing, read sto make the sto with burial at Cadillac Memorial Funeral Home with burial at and 16 great-grandchildren. and three grandchildren. ries, perform action rhymes, rytime a suc ofWestlanrt Gardens West, Westland. Offici Glenwood Cemetery, Wayne. Mrs. Barney was preceded in watch flannelboard stories and cess. ating was the Rev. Fredrick Officiating was the Rev. Rocky death by her husband, Theodore CAROLINE R. LAVELY^ Weaver Barra of the Tri-City Christian Sr., and son, Theodore Jr. Funeral services for Caroline Mr. Fuson died Sept. 2 in Center, Canton. Lavely, 87, of Westland were MedMax plans event for kids Dearborn. He was a supervisor. Mrs. Durand, who died Sept. 2 GENEVIEVE ABBOTT recently in St. John the Baptist Surviving are: stepson, Bobby in Brooksville, Fla., was born in Funeral services for Genevieve Church, Dearborn Heights, with MedMax in Westland has put children of all ages and their Merrymen; stepdaughter, Gloria Cannel, Ky. She was a Westland Abbott, 83, of Westland were at burial at Parkview Memorial together a three-hour program families. Neideffer; brother, Charles resident 40 years before living in St. Theodore Catholic Church Cemetery, Livonia. Officiating for kids scheduled for 11 a.m. to MedMax is located at 35600 Fuson; four grandchildren and Florida. She worked for A & P with burial at Holy Sepulchre was the Rev. Edwin W. Balazy. 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Central City Parkway, across 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Tea Company (formerly Farmer Cemetery, Southfield. Local Special services were by St. John store's parking lot. from Westland Center. For more Fuson was preceded in death by Jack) for 23 years. She was a arrangements were made by L.J. Rosary Altar Society and "Kids' Day" will feature a vari information, call MedMax, (313) his wife, Estelle. member of Rebecca Lodge. Griffin Funeral Home. ' '"* ' Knights of Columbus Prayers. ety of activities and surprises for 458-7100. Surviving are: daughter, Jean Mrs. Abbott, who died Sept. 3 Local arrangements were made Donnelly of Florida; four grand in Livonia, was born in Detroit. by John N. Santeiu & Son children; many great-grandchil She was a homemaker. Funeral Home. Memorials may dren; and three great-great Surviving are: sons, John, Bill, be made to Michigan Special grandchildren. 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Thomas come in Brown. Tuesday As McNa and Mehl addressed night. some 75 supporters at Blarney Bay Pub on Warren, McNa pledged to steer her supporters to Mehl. "Ken Mehl is not the bad man - Thomas is," McNa told the crowd. "If all of us team up STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWLEY together, we can beat him. We're Waiting: going to beat him." Kenneth Mehl told supporters he isn't Mehl worried by Tuesday's vote totals. Mehl vowed that he can beat (right) Thomas if his supporters work to andNeal get out the vote Nov. 4. Greenfield "We can win this election," he wait for 8TAT7 PHOTOS BY TOM HAWIEY said. totals. Working: Marge Orrin of Farmington, who is volunteering her time with her church, Mehl said he must educate Warren Road Light and Life Free Methodist Church, routers a 4-by-4 to help out voters that Thomas isn't finan Mehl will with the Playscape in Westland. Her grandchildren live in Garden City and will cially responsible with taxpayer be on the have fun with the Playscape, In the background are Janet Townsend and Pat money and that he has failed to November^ Wright of Westland. keep promises he made to his ballot. t constituents. STAIT PHOTO BY JIM JACDFEID "What we've got to do is bring 3S %-M out the issues that we know are 'Jr there," he said. "And we've got to Are Your Medications 'J Playscape volunteers get going get the vote out." Putting Your Hearing At Risk? Mehl and Thomas have been One.of the advantages of entrusting your hearing health longtime political enemies, and to an audjologist, rather than a hearing aid salesperson, is BY JULIE BROWN so organizers plan to work through rain. Mehl didn't soften his tone Tues the wealth of information your audioiogist can provide. STAFF WRITER "Unless we get some really bad weather, it'll be day. Educating the community about bearing health is as.much "I disliked Bob Thomas the a part of an audiologisfs mission as testing hearing or The skies were cloudy but dispositions sunny as done," Kosowski said. "Ill be praying a lot." One volunteer Tuesday was Dan-el Ponath of first day I met him, and he has selling hearing aids. Personalized Hearing Care's monthly work began Tuesday morning on the Westland not done a good job," Mehl told seminars at MedMax enable us to inform you about a Playscape. Southfield. "I'm just trying to help out," he said, adding that he and other Ameritech Cellular his supporters. wide range of topks^information that in some cases can Work was going well, said Bob Kosowski, Thomas defended his job per profoundly affect your hearing. Our September seminar Playscape chairman and Westland Parks and employees were working on the Westland Barbara J. Douglas Playscape. formance and said vote totals MA. CCC on "Ototoxic Drugs" is one such example. Recreation director. Detroit Edison crews donated indicate that voters reject Mehl's Certified Audtologist Ototoxic medications are drugs that have the po- their time to dig holes for utility poles. Ponath has two children, ages 1 and 5. "When it's all done, I'll bring them back," he said. claims. Thomas said voters have and Licensed teralal to cause danuge to the inner ear stnictures, result In the prefabrication tent, workers were cutting noticed his administration's Hearing Aid Dealer ing m temporary or permanent tos of hearing, or aggra- wood to specifications. "So we'll be all set," Kosows- Teamwork: accomplishments, such as vation of an existing rjearing loss. A number of common ki said. "We really need people out here, and beefed-up medical rescue and ova-tne-couoter and prescription drugs have been found tools." Bill Ripper of community police programs and Ot>otfnbf Seminar to be ototoxic-aspirin and Neomycin, for example. But About 700 volunteers had signed up as of Tues Westland and a new city library. XXXvfc Drugs' quite amazingly, very little is being done today by phy- day morning. The project at Central City Park, April Shepler skians, the FDA or drug companies to communicate this jf "I think people have seen the 1:30 p.m. tt which has been in the works for about a year and a information to consumers. of Wayne work city grow," he said. "I think peo MadMax half, will measure 24,000 square feet. Some areas ple in other communities are Whether or not you have a hearing loss, the medica will be suitable for adult use. on maze cubes S«pt. 17 In for the starting to look at Westland as tions you take could be putting your hearing at risk. For "It's mostly for the kids and it is totally handi the place to move to." Waatiandr more information on this important topic, please attend capped-accessible," said Kosowski, who planned to Playscape. 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"It will require a including Garden City, Livonia, provide problem-focused, case- learning, ethnic and racial diver Holmes Middle School and Rod "One of the big issues that different orientation and a sig Redford Union and Wayne-West- driven, active learning experi sity in schools and "leadership or Hosman, principal at Churchill public schools will have to deal nificant amount of training for land are going back to school ences or practicing and aspiring the new millennium." High School. with in the very near future is school administrators." this fall, learning about the school leaders directed toward Participating are: •Redford Union - Ken John posed by competition, which Wilmot called the program changes in public education. the identified needs of the school • Garden City Judith son, superintendent RU Schools; they never really faced before," "the first step in a partnership The administrators are stu districts," according to Michael Richards, principal at Memorial Linda Pallas, director of instruc according to John Poster, dean among K-12 districts and UM-D dents in a new leadership acade Wilmot, superintendent of Gar Elementary School; Keith tional services RU Schools and of UM-D's School of Education. to develop administrative skills my established by the Universi den City Schools and president Anlietner principal at Farming- Donna Rhodes, principal, Bow "The growth in charter among the leadership of our ty of Michigan-Dearborn School of MAISL. ton Elementary School and Ben man Elementary School. schools, home schooling and public schools' Wilmot said. "It's of Education and the Metropoli Administrators in the program Alalouf, assistant principal at • Wayne-Westland - Neil open enrollments, as well as the a classic example of the kind of tan Association for Improved will attend four full-day work Garden City High School. Thomas, principal, John Glenn prospect of some sort of voucher cooperation and partnership School Legislation (MAISL), a shops at UM-D focused on a • Livonia - Lorna Durand, High School; Darlene Scott, system, all mean that public what we all should be doing collaborative of 10 school dis range of issues including vio principal at Cooper-at-Whittier principal, Franklin Middle schools will need to develop a more of." Word is out- are coming from all over for our of the season! CALL 1-800-424-8185 TO ORDER ANYTIME. T.D.D. USERS CALL 1-800-322-7052 Mon-Fn 830 am to 4 30 pm CT STORE HOURS: Laurel Park Place open Sun. 12-6. Mon.-Sat 10-9. FOR INFORMATION call 953-7500. 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Give your child a special gift tunity to write their own songs Detroit area for his investigative sibility and usefulness has technology segments, High Tech "There's a glutton of valuable this fall with classes at School and hear them put to music. coverage on WDIV-TV Channel increased enor Talk and Net information individuals, families craft College designed to bring Students will learn the basic 4, will be a featured columnist mously. It's a fun Surfin', are dis and their children can use. I •out the elementary creative elements of music and work starting today and every Sunday and powerful tributed to 215 hope to help them understand genius. together to write songs with a in the business section of The medium that has NBC stations what it means to be online and Behind the Scenes is an professional jazz performer. Observer Newspapers. become such an nationwide on the to make that fear go away." eight-week course during Children aged 9 to 12 are eli Wendland's column, PC Talk, important part of NBC NewsChan- Wendland says he will gladly which participants will write, gible to register, and they do will provide readers with useful our everyday nel and are aired accept readers suggestions, direct, film or star in a movie. not need previous music expe and down-to-earth information lives." on CNBC's popular questions and links to their The class is designed for ages rience. They will leave the about the Internet and anticipat Speaking as one "Steals and Deals" favorite sites. 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N. of fund, you can visit the McDowell Twelve Oik* Mill) Center at Schoolcraft College on Sunday, Sept. 21 for the Sixth fiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin Annual Culinary Extravaganza. More than 60 restaurants Fall is the season ' M?r3, from southeastern Michigan will to give with reason!. be represented to highlight this year' theme, "Join the Adven Vehich ture." Restaurant fare features everything from Maine lobster DePaul and rock shrimp risotto from Help Us to Morels in Birmingham to Black conditio! Help Others Angus pot roast from the donation T It .-1 n k Y o ii tor Innkeeper Restaurant at Metro Your S (in u o r I .' Airport, 1 -800-309-AUTO (2886) The event will move from the Waterman Center to McDowell Center (faces Haggerty Road) to •»<>,. allow easier access for patrons BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS FROM THE from parking lots and give restaurants and patrons open DITTRICH FAMILY areas near McDowell's main Culinary extravaganza: More than 60 restaurants from southeastern Michigan will Students are in the classroom stairway on all three floors, be represented to highlight this year's theme, "Join the Adventure." Restaurant fare & cold weather is on the way, according to Saundra Florek, features everything from Maine lobster and rock shrimp to Black Angus pot roast. dean of marketing and develop Welcome to Winter Ladies... ment for Schoolcraft College. gan wines were donated by the To take a break from the prize and the fourth prize is a Shouldn't You be in the fur of your "We want to give visitors more Michigan Grape Wine Industry gourmet food, participants can trip to Las Vegas for two, stay Council. attend one of several free mini- ing at the Imperial Palace donat dreams? Let us help with a of a feeling of being in the same back-to-school special! area at the same time," Florek Patrons can donate in various seminars on topics such as pas ed by Livonia Travel. said. scholarship packages: Partner, tries and desserts, champagne Raffle tickets are $5 each or $25,000; Platinum, $5,000; Dia and dessert wines for the holi three for $10. Organizers hope to draw more days or how to work with choco than 800 patrons, the number of mond, $2,600; Gold, $1,000; Sil Florek believes the event is 20% savings ver, $500, and Bronze, $250. late. More than 100 bottles of appropriate for Schoolcraft, visitors last year. The event wine will be displayed, and later off any regularly priced fur item in slock raised more than $100,000 last Two sponsors already stand which houses what she calls the out in organizers' minds. Bill auctioned. Auction items also "best culinary arts program in Valid through 9/13/97 year; this year's goal is include a VIP tour and wine- $120,000. Money raised enters Greenman, owner of a Speedy the nation." Printing in Livonia, printed invi tasting for six at Chateau Chan- "Many restaurants are willing Schoolcraft's scholarship fund. tal on Old Mission Peninsula All culinary arts students tations and promotional materi to cooperate because they know als for the event. near Traverse City and sets of we educate many of the people receive a scholarship for helping tickets'to the Michigan-Michigan with the event, Florek said. "It's incredible to have some who will be working in their one do that for us," Moceri said. State and Michigan-Ohio State restaurants. Everyone talks Tickets for the event are $40 football games. per person or two tickets for $75. "It's a huge donation." about the cost of education, and - Glenda's Market in Livonia I think it's a fun way to raise The event features food sam The first-prize winner in the c/i'tict /S9S also will decorate all the floors of raffle will receive a framed jer money so that students can go to '/fifttmn y^ty 'Jifhirf, >f,,,f„itt/n, I(,,,,r ples, a silent auction for wine, a the building with flowers, green college." raffle drawing and mini semi sey from this year's Stanley Cup &cA*t $/b~fa%&tiZ ery, silks and living plants. champions, the Detroit Red For tickets, call the college's nars on food-related topics. Beth 3 87 8300 Volunteers, such as David Wings, signed by team captain ™\ T1 ?- (248)642-3000 Moceri, coordinator of special Office of Marketing and Develop 7373 Third-Avenue 1515 N Woodward Avenue events, said Michigan-made Brandon, CEO of Valassis Inc., Steve Yzerman. The second prize ment at (313) 462-4417. Visa, wines will be featured at the assist the event greatly through is the lease of a Jaguar for two MasterCard and Discover credit Slore Hours: wine auction, along with French their efforts. There's no way we weeks from Jaguar of Plymouth. cards are accepted, or checks can Monday Saturday 10am - 6pm < A diamond and amethyst ring N> and California wines. The Michi- could do this event by ourselves," be made out to Schoolcraft Col Bloomfield Thursday 10am - 8:30pm o? Florek said. from Orin Jewelers is the third lege Foundation. • AN FORD DEALERS THE FORD FACTORY AUTHORIZED CLEARANCE IS ON NOW! NOW GET: IN FINANCE CHARGES^) %APR « . \ $5^r - FtfiANCING , ' 4 fbftuPTO « .'. 48 MONTHS) AND ~~ SAVE UP to - Q " • 5 PLUS...GETABEDLINER AT NO EXTRA CHARGE WITH THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ANY NEW 1997 FORD RANGER!!!!! 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Main 2105 Washtenaw (313) 994" 2300 1313! 429 5478 (313) 697-9161 (313)243-6000 (313) 475 1301 (313)482-8581 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmm mmmm immmmmmmrmmmmiimm**^^* ^T^^^'I • I i • ^ A12(W) The Observer/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Si#SfiHBMf^l'^SB^V E N T S l N Al^tf&ffffiU N P W E S f LA N D/A V •;: > ••;*£ ples are welcome. For reg education with business and older. Cost is $5 for dents to meetings of the Westgate Towers, Taylor istration information, call and entrepreneurial skills. members and $7 for non- Western Wayne Parkin Towers, Greenwood Tow SPECIAL (248)471-4168. The school offers a foreign Book talk members. The meal son's Disease Support ers, Liberty Park, Presby EVENTS FIGURE SKATING language class, music and includes beer, beverages Group. Meetings are held terian Village and Carolon The Westland Figure Skat art, a dress code and a and dancing to Big Band from 7-9 p.m. the second Condos, etc., are eligible for FALL MUTT MARCH transportation to bingo if It's time to collect pledges ing Club is forming an computer lab with Inter music, and door prizes. Thursday of the month at for the Michigan Humane Adult Introductory Preci net. Call (313) 722-1465 or (313)728-5010. the Livonia Senior Center they have a minimum of five players. (313) 722- Society Fall Mutt March sion Team. The team is for (248) 569-7787. DANCE FUN on Farmington Road just Saturday, Sept. 20. Walk those who want to have fun LITTLE LAMBS Westland Shopping Center south of Five Mile. Drivers 7632. ers will collect pledges for with other skating adults Little Lambs Preschool, on hosts a senior citizen dance may be offered a stipend. JAYCEES each of the five miles col and get good exercise. Farmington Road in Livo 11 a.m. the first Monday of Call 459-0216 or 421-4208 Westland Jaycees host lected, then begin their Practices are 6-6:50 a.m. nia, has openings in the each month in the lower for information. The sup bingo games at 6:30 p.m. trek anytime between 10 Saturdays. All levels are Monday-Wednesday-Friday level auditorium, Wayne port group serves residents every Tuesday in Joy a.m. and noon at Nankin welcome. For information, afternoon session for 3- to and Warren roads. Coffee of Westland, Plymouth and Manor, 28999 Joy, West- Mills Station, at Edward call (313) 722-1091. 5-year-olds. For informa and refreshments will be Livonia and surrounding land. Three jackpots pay Hines Drive and Ann Arbor tion, call (248) 471-2077. served at 12:30 p.m. The communities. ing $250, $300 and $300, Trail. Those who walk with dance will end 2 p.m. The FOSTER CARE progressive. Call the pets should bring proof of AT THE dance is held on the first Youth Living Centers are Jaycee Information Hotline rabies, parvo and distem HISTORY ON Monday, with the exception looking for people to open at (313) 480-4984. per vaccinations. All dogs LIBRARY Library program: of holidays. their homes and hearts to PUP TENT BINGO must remain on a leash. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS VIEW Mystery writer SENIOR DANCE children who need foster The MOC pup tent 18 Registration and pledge The next storytime session WESTLAND MUSEUM William X Senior dances will be noon care. Training and support bingo will be held 6:30 p.m. forms are available at will run for six weeks with The Westland Historical Kienzle will be to 4 p.m. the first Sunday ive services provided. To Tuesdays at the VFW Post Michigan Humane Society Session I running through Museum is open 1-4 p.m. joined by authors of every month at the learn more about becoming Hall, 1055 S. Wayne, West- locations, including 37255 the week of Sept. 21 and Saturdays, at 857 N. Wayne Ford Civic Center, part of the Foster Care land. A snack bar is avail Marquette in Westland. Tom Grace, Lee Team, call Gina Velez, Session II from the weeks Wayne Road between Mar Meadows and 1651 N.Wayne Road, able. Doors open at 2 p.m. For information, call (313) of Oct. 12 through Nov. 16. quette and Cherry Hill. Westland. There will be (313) 728-3400. (313) 326-3323. 721-7300. Sleepy Storytime wilt be 7 (313)326-1110. S.E. Schenk&lfor ?ANightof dinner, a live band, beer FOOD DELIVERY BAND INVITATIONAL p.m. Mondays. Toddler FRIENDS MEET and pop. Members $5, non- Volunteers are needed 8:30 The 12th Annual John tales .(18.-36 months) and Friends of the Westland Mystery" 6:30-9 members $7. (313) 728- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to deliver Glenn High School March Just for Me Preschool Time Historical Museum meet p.m. Wednesday, 5010. meals to homebound, dis CLUBS IN ing Band Invitational is (3-5 years) will be held 10 on the second Tuesdays of Oct' 1, at the WORK REFERRAL abled, elderly people in scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. January, March, May, William P. Faust \ Information Center Inc. Westland one hour or more ACTION p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Wednesdays. July, September and Public Library of Tefers workers to seniors per day, one or more days LUNCHEON, CARDS John Glenn High School, AUTHORS VISIT November at 7 p.m. at the Westland. To who need help. The pro per week. (313) 326-4444. The Veterans of Foreign 36105 Marquette. About 15 The staff at the William P. Westland Meeting House, reserve tickets, gram is for people interest Ware Post 7675 Auxiliary bands from across the state Faust Public Library of 37091 Marquette between ed in providing transporta will hold a luncheon and will compete and will be Westland has announced a Newburgh and Wayne cail (313) 326^ S tion, yard work, house card party noon to 3 p.m. judged on marching, winds, til23,Secttirig w BINGO panel discussion in the roads. Information, presi work, etc. Workers can K OF C BINGO Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Ford percussion, execution and library's community meet dent Jim Franklin, (313) limited, v specify the type of work and Venoy. There will be color guard. Cost is $5 for The Notre Dame Knights of ing room 6:30-9 p.m. 721-0136. Everyone is wel they are willing to do and Columbus hold bingo door prizes, raffles and adults, $3 for students and Wednesday, Oct. 1, with come. the communities they want table prizes. Donation is seniors, under 5 free, and a games starting at 6:45 p.m. authors William Kienzle, GOLF OUTING to serve. Chore Worker Thursdays in its hall on $4. family price of $15. Tom Grace, Lee Meadows bers who sign up. Price is Program, (313) 422-1052. The Friends of the Helen $45. For information, call Van Born, east of Wayne VFW AUXILIARY HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL and S.E. Schenkel. The C. Brown Westland Histor DYER CENTER Road. (313) 728-3020. Membership in the Veter- A Halloween Festival '97 event is sponsored by the 722-7632. The Wayne-Westland ical Museum will hold a MONDAY BINGO ansof Foreign Wars of the will be hosted by Wayne ' Friends of the Library and nine-hole, two-golfer GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE School District's Dyer UnufedjStates, Ladies Aux County Parks. At 2:30 p.m. Murder, Mystery and May Grandma's Attic Sale will Senior Adult Center has The Notre Dame Assembly scramble golf outing Satur Knights of Columbus holds iliary Grand River Post Saturday, Oct. 25, hem, a mystery bookstore day, Oct. 4, at the West- be at the Senior Resources activities Monday-Thurs 1519, is open. Relationship songstress/puppeteer Mau in Farmington. Free tickets Department (Friendship day at the center, on Mar bingos at 6:30 p.m. Mon land Municipal Golf days in its hall on Van to a veteran of combat on reen Schiffman and her will be available at the Course, on Merriman south Center), 1119 Newburgh quette between Wayne and foreign soil will insure eli puppet pal Coco will pre library, 6123 Central City Road, Westland, daily from Newburgh roads. Mondays, Born east of Wayne Road. of Cherry Hill. Tee times There are specials held on gibility. Make reservations sent "Coco's Halloween Parkway. Seating space is begin at 9 a.m. Price is $25 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also Senior Chorus at 1:30 p 8C(S)(16A-F)(*13A) The Observer & Eccentric /THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1997 • MOTOROLA PHONE! • UNLIMITED LOCAL AIR TIME! (Peak/Off Peak up to 3 Months) • ACTIVATION! Certain restrictions apply Offer may expire without notice!! PAGETB© & AMERITECH have teamed to squeeze out these GREAT DEALS MOTOROLA BRAVO FLX 16 Number With Time, Beep & Vibrate $ 59 r i i ULTRA Exp ress i Expressly Unique. Expressly You. i "NO CREDIT CHECK" PLAN i AVAILABLE WITH PHONES i i $ 00 $ i 69 Plus Tax Starting As Low As L 99 •MMMMMNM • Michigan's Largest Ameritech Dealer...24 Metro Area Locations CALL 1-888-PAGETEC for a location neat you! ANN ARBOR GARDEN CITY SOUTHFIELD 200 E. Washington at 4th Coming Soon to 26064 W, Twelve Mile (313)332-0000 Warren & Inksterl! (810)827-3000 CANTON INKSTER WESTLAND 45200 Ford Road 21525 Michigan Corner of Ford & Wayne (313) 455-5100 (313) 359-6400 (313) 641 -8888 i T t \i n "»"»^ * »•• v»»^^w NVV^ w Ufeatlani Qbbsttvtt OPINION A14(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Applause Move those feet Play scape brings out the best hey may have a few splinters, but volun • Children will grow up, as they do, teers working on the Westland Playscape but memories of the Playscape will Thave no regrets. They've been working hard for more than a remain. The wooden play structure year now, raising money and doing whatever will be the site for many happy was necessary to erect the wooden play struc hours spent by Westland'* fami ture at Central City Park. Mayor Robert lies, In particular its young people. Thomas had seen similar structures, designed by Robert Leathers & Associates, in other communities and decided to bring the concept to Westland. what can be accomplished when motivated, It took more than one person to bring thai dedicated people put their heads - and hearts dream to fruition. This week, the volunteers -together. have been putting the pieces in place. Even The Playscape is particularly impressive, young children have helped out by washing and will be critical in fostering a sense of com tires. Child care and food at the site have munity in Westland. Those who gather to play made it possible for the volunteers to keep in Central City Park will know that many peo working hard. ple cared enough about them to set aside time Many businesses and individuals have from work and other duties and get cracking worked on the project, and all should share in on the Playscape. a sense of pride when it's completed within Children will grow up, as they do, but mem the next few days. ories of the Playscape will remain. The wood SUIT PHOTO BTJM JAGDFKL D On a related note, the summer concert en play structure will be the site for many Seniors dance day away: Seniors participate in a line dancing class at the series sponsored by the Westland Cultural happy hours spent by Westland's families, in Friendship Center in Westland. Such activities help seniors stay healthy. Society in cooperation with Westland Parks particular its young people. In fact, the project and Recreation also shows what dedication owes its name, Imagination Play Station, to 7.- can do. Volunteers, working with the city, year-old Ben Maple of Westland, the winner of LETTERS have been able to produce musical entertain a contest to name the structure. ment ranging from country-western to light Those who volunteered their time, money Move criticized have no idea just how damaging their actions rock to Big Band. and talents for the Playscape project deserve . really are. For many students who learned Such offerings enrich the quality of life in the thanks of an appreciative community. The n Monday, Aug. 18,1997, the Wayne- they had rights in January when a unanimous our community, simply making it a better structure, when completed, will stand as a OWestland Board of Education took the approval was given to add sexual orientation place to live. The cooperation between volun monument to the sense of commitment exhib unprecedented step of informing one group of to the policies that prohibit discrimination teer groups and local government shows just ited by so many in the Westland community. its students and employees that they would no and harassment, many students felt free to longer be covered under the district's anti- tell friends about their secret identities. harassment and discrimination policies. That I personally know one of these students night, in a 6-1 vote, the board deleted "sexual who is a friend of my son. Now, that same stu orientation" from all existing policies of the dent, who has been ridiculed in the past, has Autumn a time for reflecting district. By doing so, the board has insured no protection. I hope you don't end up with the the following: blood of some distraught teen-ager on your ho would think that death could be so ter winter. It's lost opportunity, but delightful • That gay and lesbian teachers, staff and hands. Because if a teen-ager is pushed to the Wbeautiful? memories. board members will continue to live their lives breaking point and kills himself or herself, it We're talking autumn here. We know, of Many folks think about their mortality at in fear in the closet. will be the fault of the actions of each and course, that the sensational orange, red and this time of year. The recent deaths of • That gay and lesbian students will con every member of the Wayne-Westland school yellow leaves that will soon dazzle Our neigh Princess Diana and Mother Teresa drive home tinue to be terrified of being "found out" and board who voted to take these simple two borhoods are really dying. . the point that life is temporary and fragile, facing the inevitable hostility that will follow words out of the policies because they were The honking of migrating geese saying, just like gorgeous leaves falling from trees. without the benefit of protection from the fearful for their own political careers and not "Farewell, farewell our friends," fillsth e air. Where are we going? How do we want to be schools that are sworn to their safety. for saving the lives of students. Unfortunately, Pulverized apples provide a sip of sensual remembered? • That right wing religious zealots mas it will be all of us taxpayers who will have to delight. Autumn is the perfect time for reflection, to querading as Christians (and the board's fear pay the price when a lawsuit surfaces. The days grow shorter and cooler. The sea recall where we've been, to take a reading of of them) will continue to be the driving force H. Strong son is short. Too short. where we are and to set a course where we behind decisions made by the board. Westland Autumn is a bridge between the unfulfilled want to sail. • That any shred of credibility or integrity promises of summer and the certainty of a bit by the board has disappeared. Remembering Benyo The Wayne-Westland Board of Education has done more than alter its policies. They o many nice things have been said about have shown their true colors of homophobia, SJoe Benyo and I'm thankful for that. I Phone use offers challenges hostility and cowardice. never thought he got enough credit for many Michael P. Chiumento things he did for others and always seemed to echnology is supposed to make things easi using the 734 area code. The 734 code becomes Westland be in the background. Ter. And alth.ough it's true most of the time, mandatory July 26,1998. the learning curve can be a bear. Business customers are encouraged to test One thing wasn't mentioned, the many pic When it comes to using the telephone, con their internal phone system to determine if it Dumbfounded tures he took. We have had no one to replace sumers and business owners will need to pay recognizes the new area code. Older business him since he was unable to do it. Many people attention to changes coming soon and phone systems may not be equipped or pro 8 a mother of a gay child, I was totally will miss that, especially at the council meet througjxpuji next year. grammed to accept the newer area codes. Adumbfounded to see that the school board ings, for just one example. Hell be missed in Southeast Michigan's new 248 area code Until 1995, area codes always had a/T or "0" members of the Wayne-Westland School Dis many ways. becomes "on^dal^Saturday. Beginning that as the middle digit. But because the supply of trict took away the rights of gay and lesbian Betty Savage day, people outside the 248 area must dial 1 + old codes has been depleted, new area codes students by revoking a policy to protect gay Westland 248 befote entering the Seven-digit number. have middle digits that use the numbers "2" students from discrimination. A small section of Livonia and Northville in through>9." westerii Wayne County along with parte of They must not understand the difficulties To teat their systems, businesses can call 1 these children face. Some are so frightened Washtenaw and tiivingstbn counties and most (248) 253-9717; Callers will hear a message of Oakland County are pairt of the 248 areii that who they "really" are will be found out telling them their call has been completed suc that they live a lie for most of their childhood code. Callers who do not use the 248 area code cessfully. Failure to reach the message means when required Will hear a recording telling and on into their adult lives. I know my son, Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your phone equipment may need to be repro- who attended school in Wayne-Westland and Ideas, as do your neighbors. Thai's why we them they need to dial again using 248. grammed, upgraded or replaced. offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions Starting in mid-December, Wayne County who recently came out of the closet, shared The telecommunicationsiboomi s marching some Very disturbing stories of how he was In your own Words. We will help by editing for (outside of Detroit) along with Monroe and the forward. Don't let the number jumble get the clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you majority of Washtenaw counties can begin treated by fellow students and teachers in the best of you when placing a call; Wayne-Westland School District. At one point, sign your letter and provide a contact telephone he said he was so intimidated that he thought number. of taking his own life. Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The The members of the board of education Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, COMMUNITY VOICE Uvonla, 48150. QUESTION: Did you Ife0tta& (Bbstmt watch Princess SWAN ROWEK, MANAGING EDITOR, OBSERVER NEWSPAPERS, 313-953-2149 Diana's PFO KNOWPIL, ADVERTISING MANAGER, OBSERVER NEWSPAPERS, 313-953-2177 funeral on Urn QEXJER, MANAGER OF CIRCULATION, OBSERVER NEWSPAPERS, 313-953-2234 TV7 BANK* M. DWHMON, JR. PU8USHER, OBSERVER NEWSPAPERS, 313-953-2100 STfYiN K. POPI, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 08S£RVEft & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS, 313-953-2252 HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NBTWQBKJ INC. . "Oh, it was out *I didn't. Just off "Some of It. I •I didn't get to PHLUPPOWTR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD RWHARO AOINIAN, PRESIDENT IVe asked this of this world. So and on briefly." thought it was see the funeral; question at many peopto very sad end but I saw reruns thfetoyMoof* Mm-* Kroger on Ford c»r« -1;," •feiife?.!".* •,.*i. The Observer/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 (PC-A17)*A16 POINTS OF VIEW Diana's life and death have lessons for us all ost of us grew up listening to appointment from trying to keep that of wretched excess since her own wed of her life, we would ditch the whole fairy tales. As adults, we read dream alive. ding. Millions of people jamming the fairy-princess, happily-ever-after M these same fairy tales to the Maybe that explains some of the streets of London, billions more business. little children in our lives. In the sto incredible appeal of Princess Diana. watching on television, and media I hope all of us can draw some ries, none embodied those virtues At the age of 20, she not only became coverage stretching around the world, value from Diana's death, as well as more than the princess. a princess, she became the princess - around the clock have put the fallen that of Mother Teresa. One had It is, perhaps, a credit to these fairy the bride of the heir to the British princess on a fast train to sainthood. unlimited material wealth yet died tales that we so often use the word throne. She joined the royal family in With all due respect to her, all this with an impoverished spirit, while the "princess" as a term of endearment the grandest wedding ever held, and fuss has become an unbridled orgy of other owned virtually nothing and for the little girls in our lives. As the appeared to have everything neces bandwagon grieving. died with spiritual wealth beyond father of a young lady, I know how sary for a smooth trip to the road to . This ridiculous overreaction to her measure. Both offered us lessons to strong the desire is to see our children happily ever after. GARY BELANGER demise, and overstatement of the learn and cherish. attain a life of such boundless joy and Her appeal spread across the range greatness of her life, could very easily Maybe the storybooks won't be fulfillment. It seems only natural that from those who envied her for what reveal a soft core of human frailty. destroy what I believe is her most sig rewritten because of this, but they perfection would be defined by the she had to those who empathized with She was, aside from all of the royal nificant contribution to humankind. may take on a different meaning. This storybook princess. her for what she lost. Right before the trappings, a lot like the rest of us. She showed the world that the story time the princess' story didn't have a The more fortunate among us real eyes of the world, she went from In the days since her death, this book life is just a myth - that such a happy ending, but, then again, her ize early on that such notions are bet enjoying the dream held by so many woman, who had lived as tragically as vision is merely a mirage, even to life, just like everyone else's, wasn't ter off stored in the fantasy section of little children to enduring the despair she died, has been practically deified. those who marry future kings. really a fairy tale. pur brains. So many others, it seems, and insecurity felt by so many adults The outrageous spectacle of her funer It would be a great service to many are wracked with frustration and dis - her thin regal veneer peeling off to al has become the grandest example young people If, because of the lessons Gary Belanger is a Redford resident. 1 MEAP scores shed light on charter school deficiencies dvocates of so-called charter In Wayne County, 12.1 percent showed bottom-rung scores of 72.4 County academies had only two to six schools were silent last week. failed the fifth-grade science test, 34.2 and 31.6. pupils taking the tests; in writing, AWhy ? The MEAP scores came fifth-grade writing. Detroit checked in Ingham County's fifth-grade flunk some had failure rates of 100 percent out. with fifth-grade failure rates of 16.5 rates were 25 and 22.3. Only Sankofa because the sample size was so tiny. The Michigan Educational Assess and 44.5. Shule topped the county average in Many other charter schools had dis ment Program tested grades five and Academy of Detroit-Westland one area, writing, while El Shabazz, mal scores because only a handful of eight in writing and science - four showed fifth-grade failure rates of Mid-Michigan, and Walter French pupils took the tests. scores for every district. 37.5 and 66.7 percent; Academy of Academy did worse. The academies' How can the authorities justify the Foes of public schools for decades Detroit-West, 51.3 and 74.4 percent; scores also were below Lansing public existence of an academy with two-10 have beat their drums criticizing "fail Caesar Chavez, 33.3 and 66.7; Colin schools. pupils in an entire grade? ing public schools," even after the cor Powell, 50 and 41.7; Gaudior, 33.3 Saginaw County had "not yet profi Charter fans have an alibi for the ner was turned in the 1980s. In and 41.7; Nataki Talibah School- TIM RICHARD cient" scores among 12.7 percent in dismal scores: They're taking in a lot Michigan, they concocted "public house, 36 and 42.1; Sierra Leone, 0 fifth-grade science and 26.1 percent in of students with problems. Of course, school academies" or charter schools, and 35 (good in science, bad in writ Manoogian Academy reported 14.3 writing. At Northlane Academy of they never used that alibi in the which would be "freed from the shack ing); Thomas-Gist, 56.5 and 65.2; and and 7.1 - below average in Science, Math and Science, the respective 1960s-1980s when city public schools les of the state bureaucracy" and more so on. above in writing. Academy of scores were 20 and 40 percent. North- became dumping grounds. responsive to parents' wishes. The Any good ones? Aisa Shule's failure Detroit-East reported 52 and 60 per lane is noteworthy because science is Charter school fans advocate hun bulk were private schools which con rates were 11.1 and 30 percent; Mar cent; Academy of Detroit-Southfield, one of its specialties, and it was one of dreds of more charters. Wrong. The verted to get state money. tin Luther King Jr. Education Center 17.2 and 35.7. the intervening defendants on behalf State Board of Education should be To put 97 pages of statistics into a had 0 and 0 - everyone at least Let's look at the eighth grade, of charter schools in the recent Michi authorized to take an unblinking look nutshell: About one-fourth of charter novice; Summit Academy 5.9 (good in where Oakland County scored 13.8 gan Supreme Court case. at them. The few good ones should be schools turned in better MEAP perfor science) and 35.3 (bad in writing). percent failures in science and 16 per In Kent County, charter schools emulated. The many weak ones mances than the intermediate and In Oakland County, the "not yet cent in writing. looked good. Excel and Vanguard had should be closed and their $5,400 per local districts around them. Three- proficient" scores for fifth grade were Manoogian performed at 18.8 per failure rates a bit below the county pupil sent to true public schools. fourths were worse. 4.7 and 16.5. In Southfield, where cent and 9.1 percent - again, better in average; Vista was above. Tim Richard reports on the local Let's look at the bottom rung: "not many academies are located, public writing but worse in science. Academy But here we come to one of the puz implications of state and regional yet proficient" or failing scores. schools scored 8 and 16.7. of Detroit-Oak Park (with no fifth- zles of charter schools. Three Kent events. 1 grade program) ¥ Caring about community •;* sets apart o much already has been said and written about the death of Princess Diana and the Srole of the celebrity photographers in it that I hesitate to put in my own two bits. Except that the core issue in the matter - the relative responsibility of the paparazzi who stalk celebrities, who in turn feed on the fame their images build - strikes precisely to the par ! ticular kind of community journalism practiced by this newspaper. In my mind, the central obscenity propagated by the motorcycle-riding photographers who chased the princess, her boyfriend and their dri PHILIP POWER ver to their sudden deaths was that they did not to have both feelings at once*.but in the end it care what took place as a result of their actions. makes for fairer and more accurate journalism They didn't care that chasing a Mercedes at because it considers the consequences of a news very high speeds might wind up in a fatal crash. story to the community and to the people As they clambered over the twisted wreck to involve! take close-ups, they didn't care that people lay "As a suburban mayor once said about bleeding and dying inside. reporters from the downtown daily newspaper, They did not care about the consequences of The only time we see those bastards out here is their actions. And as a result, in my mind, they when there's blood in the streets.'" are condemned as fundamentally irresponsible This philosophy isn't something printed on a people pursuing a particularly intrusive and sheet of paper, framed and hung on the wall obnoxious trade. safely out of the way. It's something embedded Now - and here's where community journal at the heart of everything we do. ism comes in - the paparazzi claim they are lit Here's an example: In May 1993, a group of tle more than regular photojournalists, maybe a kids from Cranbrook-Kingswood School on a little more aggressive than most, but still camping trip in the Great Smoky Mountains got engaged in the overall journalistic enterprise. caught in a freakish spring blizzard. It was And that claim may well be true, especially touch and go for awhile, but they survived, only when the definition of overall journalistic enter to become the objects of a media feeding frenzy. 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The commotion was getting louder when, all at once, it stopped. It was quiet. The breeze coming through the bedroom window had a chill to it. Subconsciously, I pulled the covers up higher and buried my head deeper in the pillow. I was drifting ... half asleep, half awakeT.. when I felt it. Hot breath on my face. Something was in the room with me. In the bed. It was clawing my chest, licking at my face. I tried to push it away with my hand when a black cat flew over my head. There was a THUD! The bed shook and the growling and snarling started again, this time right at my ear. And then a voice cried out. 8TAFP PHOTOS BY JM JAGDFELD "Jasper! Wookie! Stop it!" I woke up with a start. It was a nightmare, all right, but that was no Cujo. Just the 5-month-old Scottie and the 9-year-old cat, not quite Families celebrate Starting Over ready for bed even though it was sometime past midnight. • Tim Murphy, Debbie Fifield and Diane Har than 8,000 people throughout south rants on the second Tuesdays of the "What are they doing in here?" I ris have more in common than being under eastern Michigan. The organization month. For the fourth Tuesday, group grumbled. the age of 45. The trio found help dealing recently opened The Arbor Center at members in Farmington Hills, "Well..." The Feminist was doing with their grief through Starting Over, which 200 N. Center St. in Northville which Northville, Ann Arbor and Canton her Samantha imitation. "I brought provides grief support services for chil have Offered their homes for geograph Jasper up here to get him away from is celebrating its 10th anniversary. dren, teens and adults. ic groups. One Saturday a month, they the cat. Wookie must have sneaked "Because we're constantly bringing go to a member's home and have into the room while I was getting the By CHRISTINA FUOCO wasn't just something that I was going in new members, as people grow potluck dinners, play card games and dog." STAFF WRITER through personally, but something that they're able to give back by helping socialize. "Where's Scooter?" Twenty months after losing his 33- everyone goes through." lead groups and coming up with new Fifield explained that new members A hiss from the corner of the bed year-old wife Cindy to a heart problem, Murphy, his 3-year-old daughter ideas," said Clough, a young widow shouldn't be intimidated by the social room answered that question. Tim Murphy of Garden City is starting Katie and 8-year-old son Jimmy will be herself. gatherings. "Oh, good grief They're all in here." to feel the clouds lift. among Starting Over's current and Plymouth resident Debbie Fifield is "It's safe; you're not dating," she "Just go back to sleep," she said. "I think I'm at the point now where past members who will gather at the one of those members who is giving said. "You're just meeting a bunch of I'll take Jasper out and then lock the grieving process is starting to fade Oak Pavilion in Maybury State Park in back as a group leader. Fifield, whose friends. It's a good way to get out of the him in his cage for the night." a little. I'm more in a situation now Northville to celebrate the group's 10th husband John committed suicide in house. You're not eating by yourself. Til do it." where I'm trying to reinvest myself anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. February 1995, explained that attend You don't have to worry about a date." "No, you're already in bed. You can with living," Murphy said. 14. Participants are asked to bring a ing the first meeting can be a nerve When she joined Starting Over, she take him out in the morning." The 42-year-old father of two attrib dish to past. wracking experience. was also participating in a support "Uh-uh. I'm not taking him out in utes his emotional recovery to Starting "Clowning Around with Starting "It's so hard the first few times to group for people who had lost a loved the daytime." Over, a support group offered by Ann Over" will feature activities for kids, come," said Fifield, the mother of Ash one to suicide. Fifield said she related "And why not?" Arbor-based Arbor Hospice for people including clowns, unicycliats and vol ley, 4, Brian, 7, and Sara, 9. "You tell better to people who had lost spouses "That housebreaking plan of yours. younger than 45 whose spouses, girl leyball. An auction as well as a birth your story. You don't know anybody, as opposed to family or friends of sui I feel like an idiot." friends, boyfriends or fiances have day cake and grilled hot dogs will also but it's really worth it. You realize cide victims. "He's learning. He knows he's sup died. be available. you're not going crazy. It's not weird. She said that she is one of a handful Everybody feels this way." of Starting Over members who are posed to go outside. You just have to "Initially, it was really a God send Humble beginnings work with him. Just keep giving him because of just not knowing what to do The group meets every Tuesday in dealing with suicide. the command until he goes." not only as a young widower but with Starting Over began 10 years ago in different capacities. The first and third "I was a mess," Fifield said. "The "Right," I said. "The COMMAND. the whole grieving process," he said. "It the Plymouth home of Cathy Clough, Tuesdays Starting Over meets at First spouse is usually the scapegoat when That's probably why I was having was kind of new and unexpected. founder and director of Arbor Hospice's United Methodist Church of Plymouth, somebody is in severe depression. nightmares." There's different stages to grief. It adult bereavement programs. Since 45201 North Territorial Road. It hosts "What are you talking about?" then, the programs have served more a social get-together at area restau ~~ Please see CELEBRATION, B2 "You know those new windows our next door neighbors had installed?" "What do their windows have to do with anything?" T took him out the other day. I'm Stepping out walking around the back yard with this little black Scottie on a red leash. He's chasing bugs and butterflies and I'm chasing him saying 'Go potty! Members walk to new church Jasper, go potty.' All over the yard. 'Go potty, Jasper. Go potty.' It's like a mantra." BY SUB MASON be recorded sacred music which will start playing STAFF WRITER at 4 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., the male quartet, King's "What does that have to do with Harmony, will perform, followed by the service. windows?" There'll be a sea of teal- and fuchsia-colored T- "I'm getting to that. I'm out there shirts along Six Mile Road Sunday when more "The committee has done the walk to deter telling this dog to 'Go potty.' Then I than 1,000 members of Ward Presbyterian mine the time it will take and came up with 5 look up, There's these three guys Church make a symbolic trek to the new church p.m. for the service," said Smith. "But if people installing the windows. One's up on a site in Northville Township. are still streaming in at that time, we'll postpone ladder, one's hanging out the upstairs Labeled "Walking Onward By Faith," the 3.9- the start for a few minutes. But if it has slowed window frame* the other's right next mile walk will start at 3 p.m. at Six Mile and down, we'll go ahead as scheduled." to our fence. They look like they just Knrnu'ngton roads and end at Six Mile and Hag- Smith said the music for the service will be came from Bruno's Powerhouse Gym. gerty roads with a celebration service at 5 p.m. upbeat. Among the musical selections will be And they're all giving me these weird "We want to put people out there and experi "Standing on the Promises" and "Great Is Thy looks." ence it," said Jerry Smith, the church's director Faithfulness." The celebration service will get under way at 5 "You're just being too sensitive." of music and worship, of the Sept. 14 walk. "Last December we had n prayer walk on the land. p.m. in what will eventually be the large sanctu "Maybe so," I said. "But you're tak ary, but will serve as n parking lot for now. ing the day shift from now on." Buses drove over the frozen ground and people literally could get off and walk around. This is Senior Pastor Dr. James McGuire will lead the "We'll talk about it in the morning, moment of devotion and prayer of celebration. dear. Go back to sleep." another way leading to 'Walking Onward by Faith"' "We'll finish with a bagpiper playing 'Amazing The breeze coming through the bed Grace,' " said Smith. "People will sing and it will room window had more of a chill to it Participants will gather in Knox Hall at 2:30 p.m. in preparation for the walk. Volunteers will tic them to the history of the Presbyterian now. I crawled back under the covers Church and its Scottish origins." and was drifting off... half asleep, line the route and members of the Livonia Police half awake ... when I heard a dog Auxiliary will man major intersections during Following the service, the youth of the church barking somewhere. Yipping and yap> the estimated two-hour walk. will serve refreshments before participants board ping and growing agitated. I couldn't The walkers, who will stick to sidewalks for buses for the trip back to Ward Church. The pinpoint the source, but mixed with safety reasons, will carry banners that they buses also will be used to ferry those church members not making the walk to the site. the barking I heard a voice ... my $• STATF PHOTO BY TOM ItAWUY made. After the event, they will bo used ns deco voice. Stepping out! Committee members Helen Davis rations in the current church. A large number of volunteers have been lined "We expect several hundred banners that will up for the walk. Some will drive cars, picking up "Go potty, Jasper!" the voice was (front row, from left), Gerri Sutherland, Mary walkers who can't finish, manning cellular saying. "Jasper, go pottyl" be placed in a circle of color on the property and Belleville, chairwoman Jan Carlton, Jerry Smith that we'll use in the current church ns a form of phones and first aid stations and handing out Jack Gladden, a copy editor for The jugs of water. Observer Newspapers, lives in Canton (back row), Bob Rogers andAl Carlisle show off encouragement," said Smith, a member of the Townthip. the shirts the Ward Presbyterian Church congre planning committee chaired by Jan Carlton. "Onward By Faith" has been the theme of the gation will wear on Sunday. Greeting walkers at the construction site will Please see ONWARD, B2 ->:*• B2(WQc) The Observer/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Celebration from page Bl They're taking out their anger fine,' it's OK not to be," she said. and other feelings out on you. "You still have your ups and When they die, it's like some downs. People are there to sup body walking out in the middle port you. We're always there. of a fight. You don't finish it. There's people waiting at the They just leave one day and tables to greet you. It's really a never come home." big help. You really need to come. You can't do it by your Too soon? self." Murphy has been a member of Starting Over, she added, is Starting Over since shortly after especially helpful because it is his wife's death Feb. 7, 1996, of uncommon for people younger an enlarged heart probably than 45 to lose their spouses. caused by a virus. Starting Over "When you're in your 70s and helped him because the group is you lose a spouse, you have lots geared toward spouses, girl of friends who have lost spouses; friends, boyfriends or long-time you don't if you're under 45," companions. said Fifield who teaches nursing "When it's a spouse, you're so at Oakland Community Col connected; they're what you lege's Highland Lakes campus. think to be your life mate and all "You don't. It helps to know of a sudden they're gone," he other people who can tell you said. "In my case, it was a sud what it's like. You're not crazy." den death. I was working mid Starting Over, Murphy nights and she had gone to bed, explained, doesn't just help with We thought all she had was a the grief but with every day' cold. She went to bed with a experiences such as finances, headache. When I came home problems around the home and from work, she was dead." child care. A member of St. Raphael "The women helped me out Chjirch, Murphy said he feels he initially when she was going may have joined the group too through potty training," Murphy soon after his wife's death. said with a laugh,about his. "1 went there (church) and I daughter. "Talk about being sensed that I needed something thrown into it. Here I am trying mo)re than the spiritual or emo to go through a grieving process tional support of the parish myself and I have a 6-year-old ioners or family members," he and a 2-year-old. They helped said. "I went and I wasn't too me out that way." receptive to what was going on. I was still in shock. I was having Companion group trouble functioning. Starting Over offers a compan *i have a tendency to procras ion group "Care-ousel," a struc tinate, so I kind of forced myself tured bereavement group for to go." children and teens to help them go through the grieving process. Fifield suggests that widows 8TVUT PHOTOS BY BILL BK£SUS and widowers join the group a Murphy's son went through the month to two months after their program. A new start: Life took a drastic change for Debbie Fifield of Plymouth when her husband John committed sui spouse's death. "Starting Over and Care-ousel cide in 1995, but with the help of Starting Over, life for her and her children - Brian, 7, Ashley, 4, and Sara, 9 - There's no point in going a both taught me that children week after the funeral because grieve differently," he said. is returning to normalcy. you're just so numb," she said. "They helped me go through a "One to two months afterward it child's grieving process and how events, graduation, her wedding heart attack on June 20, 1995. this group and know that she's natural order of things. It helped starts sinking in." that will continue through their day. She had just turned 2 when "It's a wonderful children's not by herself." a lot just to cry a lot with people that are going through similar Murphy suggested that whole life really. Katie will her mother passed away." program," she said. "My daugh Spouses, like Murphy, mourners stay in the group for grieve differently. She won't Livonia resident Diane Harris, ter has been involved in the last expressed the same sentiment. situations." at least two years. Fifield remember her mother other 39, sought out a support group two years. She knows that she's "Starting Over helped because agreed. than memories we create for her to get help for herself and her not the only one. In school, she's of the support system, of having For more information about Starting Over, call Arbor Hos "Even though people tell you, - these are all things that I husband's 6-year-old daughter. the only one. Everyone else has others in the same age group to pice at (313)677-0500. 'It's been a year, you should be learned. She'll grieve through Her husband, Paul, 41, died of a a mom and a dad. She can go to share with," he said. "It's not the Onward from page Bl Wanted: friend pets for Pet-A-Pet more than $7 million construc 'People will sing and ft tion project, which was con will tie them to the his People are invited to meet a nonprofit animal visitation People and their pets can be Tendercare Inc. in Wayne, can ceived by Pastor Emeritus Dr. som'e very special animals - group that has more than 420 come a part of the Pet-A-Pet call coordinator Helena Adcick Bartlett Hess in 1984. tory of the Presbyterian Lulu, Nell and Brandy. members and their family pets. experience. No special training at (313) 699-2758; Trans Health Problems with water and Church and its Scottish Most of the time they're just They now visit more than 74 is required, however, pets should Services of Wayne, call coordina se$er hookups delayed the pro origins.' like any other dog or cat. They facilities each month in the be friendly, healthy and have tor Judy Kirkeby at (313) 278- ject and by the time then senior . sleep in their favorite chairs, Detroit metropolitan area. current vaccination records. 4670; Venoy Continued Care pastor Hess retired in 1992, it Jerry Smith take walks in their neighborhood The benefits of the human-ani Center in Wayne, can call coordi looked like the new church - music director and chase squirrels in their mal bond have been well-docu Visits at each facility are nator Holly Hill at (313) 283- would not be constructed. backyards. mented in recent years. Pet-A- scheduled for once a month and 9054, or Garden City Hospital, Called to serve as the new But once a month, they go Pet volunteers see these benefits usually last about one hour. Ward Church was founded in can call Stacy Suiba at (313) senior pastor, McGuire decided with their owners to visits peo each time they go on a Pet-A-Pet Members can choose to visit one 1956 as a'mission church of 458-4392. the church should press ahead ple in nursing homes, hospitals, visit. or more facilities. Ward Memorial Church of For more information, about wiiU the project. The sale of 40 school, psychiatric hospitals and Detroit. Under Hess's guidance, The soft touch of an animal People interested in visiting the Pet-A-Pet Club, call Daisy acres at the corner of Haggerty hospices. often creates joy and laughter in Roosevelt McGrath School in Doran at the aforementioned and Six Mile roads for commer the church outgrew its facilities Lulu, Nell and brandy are even the most unresponsive of Wayne, can call coordinator telephone number, or Ruth cial development opened the way at Farmington and Six Mile. members of the Pet-A-Pet Club, patients. Daisy Doran at (313) 565-2981; Curry at (313) 535-0410. for the construction. Ground was To accommodate its 5,000 broken on Aug. 25,1996, active members, the church The sale of the 40 acres raised offers four worship services on a tfiird of the money needed for Sunday and uses its fleet of Attorney talks straight about estate planning the project. Another third has buses to shuttle two-thirds of the corne through pledges from . worshippers from satellite park ing at Stevenson High School Dennis Cleary is ready to help English initiative, instituted by designated beneficiaries. He also also has had a general practice Ward's 5,000 active members. people plan for the future. the Michigan Bar Association. addresses the impact the recent The remainder has been and the Bentley Center. in Farmington Hills for 20 years, The attorney will present a "What is sometimes in not tax code changes will have on financed. And as the clock starts wind specializing in estate planning straightforward and simple clear to the average person is current and future estate plans. and family law. The current phase includes the ing down to the move, activities estate planning class at 7 p.m. that very simple planning can Cleary has given seminars on For more information about construction of a sanctuary, will reflect on past activities. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the save many hard-earned dollars estate planning for 10 years in the program, call (248) 442- classrooms, chapel and fellow* . The annual Christmas concert will highlight things done in pre Redford Public Library, 15150 from going directly to taxes," the Oakland County area. He 9160. ship hall. With the> construction Norborne. Cleary said. of the large sanctuary and music vious years, according to Smith. "We'll have a series of lasts The .program will feature a Using examples like the aver rooms to come at a later date, variety of estate planning strate age estate and $600,000 tax cap, that area will be used as a 1;700- and then go out there for a series Ensemble accepts registrations Of first," he said. "This will be gies, including trusts, wills, Cleary illustrates some of the car parking lot.Eventually, guardianships and planned gift best methods to shelter an there will be parking for 2,600. the last major event tied to the The PRCUA Syrena Polish 6:3-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays new church before the move." ing. Cleary follows the plain estate ,and insure distribution to Folk Dance Ensemble is throughout September at St. enrolling children ages 4-16 who, Michael's Orthodox Church Hall, wish to learn Polish folk dances. 26376.W. Chicago, Redford. CITY OF GARDEK CITY For more information, call DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE Registration is being held on (313) 665-9865. V''V..\ Press Release Street Sweeping 1097 During the month of September residents are asked not to park their cars on the? streets. Thia will allow the street sweepers to do a thorough job during the Spring 1997 cycle. - Coffee & Ddnuts I r^y^>Donut With purchase h ts ' ••'• -A%>Ponut with purchase h LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Street Sweeping will be taking place on the following days, weather rjjA»r^ r First50custofner;rfs - 4jCC^^-P of- large coffe« e or pop .«1 permitting: < K 19 7 15125 FARMINGTON ROAD . Jt* ' ^SoodT^wm., %&• Ui. 221L A_. —_ ^2_ ^ UL„ ™ SSP*-!2? — •• LIVONIA, MI 48154 SEPTEMBER 22nd-24th Warren to Cherry Hill, Merriman to Radcliff ' •'. Located in La Plaza, Plymouth Road, between Wayne & Levan • Livonia 8EPTEMBER 23rd - 25th Warren to Cherry Hill, Middlebelt to Merriman Hours: Mon. thru Sun. 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. (3¾¾) 762-4339 The Livonia Public Schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan hereby 8BPTEMBER 24th - 26th Warren to Cherry Hill, Inkster to Middlebelt invites the submission bfsealed bids for: P«Ml*: Bepfcmbw 11,1997 INSTALLATION OF CLASSROOM SINKS WITH HOT A COLD WAITER "" " CITY OF GARDEN CITY ArfD DRAINS AT PERRINVTLLE MICHIGAN Project includes (not limited to) demolition and Installation of the above CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE TO BIDDERS equipment. Project to be completed by November 30, 1997 as per specifications and plans. MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY that Specification*, bid forms and plana may be reviewed on 9-4-97 at the NOTICE TO BIDDERS sealed proposals will be receiveda t the Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Central Office Maintenance Department. Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135 (Telephone: 313-525- A BUILDING WALK-THROUOH CAN BE SCHEDULED BY NOTICE IS JIERFRY OIVEN, that *eflkd proposals will bo received at the 8814), on or before September 26, 1997 at 2:00 P.M„ for the work according • Office of the City Clerk, in thp C ivrr Onl^r, 6000 Middlobelt Road, Garden to plans and specifications prepared by George J. Hartman Architects, P.C. CALLING TMKOITUT, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AT (818) 523- Cftjl Michigan 48135 (Telephone; 313 52f> Ml 4) on or before September 24, 9160..;. XWI at 2.00 p in. for the following itemi*). CITY OF OARDEN CITY Bida will bo received until 10:00 AM. on the 17th of September, 1997 at the Project: EAST HIGH LIGHTED FIELD RENOVATIONS ASPHALT WORK Board of Education Maintenance Department, 15125 Farmington Road, USED EQUIPMENT Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a Livonia, Michigan. At this time and place all bida will be publicly opened RESIDENTIAL K*HABILrTAT10N W< >HK sealed envelope, endorsed with the name of tho item(s) bid. Plans and and read. Vendors«re encouraged to attend. Proposal* must b* submitted on form* nimiahM by (he City Clerk, in n specifications are available after 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 12, 1997 Bid security In tho amount of 6% of tho total proposal, In the form of Bid /#MM tRvetop* todorMd with th* n«ime PMUI m .t.iw wti A c- mm The Observer/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 -B3 WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Whiteman-Ores Martin-Lewis Berry-Peters Lin Whiteman of Farmington Robert and Kathleen Martin Shellene Renee Peters and Hills announces the engagement of Livonia announce the engage Bruce Douglas Berry were mar of her daughter, Maria Suzanne, ment of their daughter, Michelle ried Nov. 2, 1996. at St. James to Thomas Craig Ores, the son of Ann, to Gregory Scott Lewis, the Presbyterian Church in Redford. Tom and Honey Ores of Livonia. son of Edward and Mary Ann The Rev. Paul Bousquette offici The bride-to-be, also the Zarb of Redford. ated. daughter of the late Jack White- The bride-to-be is a 1989 grad The bride is the daughter of man, is a graduate of North uate of Livonia Churchill High Robert and Nancy Peters of Farmington High School. She School. She also attended East Livonia. The groom is the son of attended Western Michigan Uni ern Michigan University. She is David and Linda Berry of Monc- versity and attends Oakland employed as the director of sales ton, New Brunswick, Canada. Community College. She is at the Quality Inn in Plymouth. The bride is employed as a employed at RehabPlans in Her fiance is a 1987 graduate registered nurse by Orchard Southfield. of North Farmington High Pediatrics. The groom is Her fiance is a graduate of School. He is employed as a employed as a financial advisor Livonia Franklin High School. designer at ABB in Pontiac. by American Express. He also attended Henry Ford An October wedding is The bride asked Melanie Community College. He is planned at Our Lady of Victory Peters to serve as maid of honor, employed at Carter Screen in Church in Northville. with Maureen Harrington, Lind- Livonia. sey Young, Becky Benson and An October wedding is Dawn Downs as bridesmaids. planned at the Chapel of Mary- grove College. Moellering- Lauren LeBlanc was the flower the ring bearer. MacKenzie girl. The couple received guests at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moeller- The groom asked Jeff Preston the Italian American Banquet Sadler-Gordon ing of Grosse Pointe Park to serve as best man, with Rob Center before leaving on a hon Harold and Ramona Sadler of announce the engagement of Peters, Chris Brown, Troy eymoon trip to Walt Disney Falmouth announce the engage their daughter, Anne Elizabeth, Adams and Ron Milton as World. They are making their ment of their daughter, Audrey to Dean Norman MacKenzie, the groomsmen. Scotty Karnen was home in Farmington. Lynn of Westland, to Brent son of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Leonard Gordon, also of West- MacKenzie of Livonia. land, the son of Leonard and The bride-to-be earned a bach Bos-Moloney Candy Gordon of Clio. elor of science degree in elemen Jeff Bos and Terri Moloney The bride-to-be graduated tary education from Central were married Aug. 16 at Sts. from Southfield High School in Michigan University and a mas Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1978 and Oakland Community ter's degree in education from in Detroit by Msgr. James College in 1982. She is Wayne State University. She is Moloney. employed by Rick Amato Min a teacher with the Warren Con The bride is the daughter of istries in Allen Park. solidated School System. Peter a-nd Elaine Moloney of A 1983 graduate of Clio High Her fiance, who earned a bach Livonia. The groom is the son of School, her fiance earned a elor of science degree in liberal with Wausau Insurance Co. John and Jewel Bos of East degree from University of Michi arts from Central Michigan Uni An October wedding is Lansing. gan-Flint in 1988. He is versity, is a sales representative planned. The bride is a 1989 graduate employed by Ford Motor Co. in of Livonia Stevenson High Dearborn. School and a 1993 graduate of An October wedding is Tarpley-McCabe Ferris State University where planned at First Baptist Church of Plymouth. Gerald Tarpley II announces she earned a bachelor of science the forthcoming marriage of his degree in business-advertising. sister, Mary Margaret Tarpley, She is employed as a senior Gora-Smitt to Daryl C. McCabe, the son of automotive advertising execu Robert and Judy Gora of Gar Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McCabe of tive at The Ad-Action Group in den City announce the engage Canton. Atlanta, Ga. Jamie Mixter was the junior ment of their daughter, Susan The bride-to-be is a graduate The groom is a 1988 graduate bridesmaid with.Meghan Slocum Lynette, to Bryan Robert Smitt, of the University of Michigan. of East Lansing High School and as the flower girl. the son of Robert and Debra She is the founder and owner of a 1993 graduate of Ferris State The groomsmen were Jon Bos, Smitt, also of Garden City. The Advance Center for Psycho University where he earned a Tom Moloney, Vance Ritz, Josh The bride-to-be is a 1992 logical and Counseling Services bachelor of science degree in Fershee, Art Badgley and Matt graduate of Garden City High in Dearborn, where she is a clin business-marketing. He is Steere. The ring bearer was School and has a bachelor of sci ical psychologist. employed as a project manager Christopher Hoak. ence degree in organizational Her fiance is a longtime at Faucette Construction Inc. in The couple received guests at communication and marketing employee of the Ford Motor Co. Atlanta, Ga. a reception aboard Diamond from Eastern Michigan Univer and recently received his hon The bride asked Heather Jack Yacht on the Detroit River*. • sity in 1997. She is employed by orary 30-year service award. Chiara, Karen Russell, Angie The honeymoon location was McDonald's Corporation. A September wedding is Moloney, Natalie Goebel, Linda kept from the bride as a Bur- Her fiance is also a 1992 Gar planned at St. Stanislaus Kost- dotte. The reception will be at Pearch and Jennifer Schillinger prise. The couple is making their den City High School graduate. ka Catholic Church in Wyan- the Dearborn Inn. to serve as her attendants. home in Atlanta. He has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1997. He is employed by Oakwood United Hospitals. A May 1998 wedding is planned at St. Raphael's ® Catholic Church in Garden City. Waltonwood Assisted Living Residence Assisted Living at Waltonwood is a special combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care. Waltonwood is designed to meet the individual needs of those who require assistance with the activities of daily living, but who do not need the skilled medical care provided in a nursing home. Please call 810-375-9664 for a free brochure or to arrange a tour 3280 Walton Blvd. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 (ft & A Singh Community • <>•!•.• I > Merchant-Whitfield U m Jonathan Kyle Merchant and Jennifer Lynn Whitfield were married July 12 at the Northville Christian Assembly in Northville by Pastor Otis Buchan. The bride is the daughter of daughter of Jim and Cathy Whitfield of Westland. The TEXSTYLES groom is the son of Glenn and Mary Ellen Merchant of Tra DECORATIVE FABRIC OUTLET verse City and Pat and Les Bowen of Grand Rapids. The bride is a graduate of Livonia Franklin High School UP TO 80% and Eastern Michigan Universi ty. She works as a substitute elementary school teacher in the Livonia, Farmington, and South 3 DAYS ONLY! Redford school districts. She is also employed as a gymnastics FRIDAY, SEPT. 12; SATURDAY, SEPT. 13; SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 coach for Livonia Community <01 TON PltlNTSHllltlSS I'UIIIICS Education. 54" WIDE ALL ONE The groom is a graduate of ALL DESIGNER Traverse City High School and SERIES LOW PRICE Michigan State University. He is employed by Aerotek Contract Iitoii S:I.H:> V».• s:t.r»o vifr. Engineering Services. The bride asked Beckie Elvy, mmm DESIGYERREMYtVl :iii'iiiHMini\itm(s Kristen Kaleniecki, Janet Gard MOIRKS, COTTONS. KI.OO •:%. TAPKSTR1KS. ner. Suzy Merchant and Cather CIIINTZKS, SATINS, COTTONS, SILK UTS < 'bC! 'fW' ine Converse to serve as her SIIKERS, TYPES. SOLIDS. attendants. The groomsmen ALL COLORS )ESIG\ER RIMERS PRINTS A STRIPKS were Jeremy Niehardt, Matt lHOMs:i.;,o\i>.| S5.00 •:%. 11 ItOM *:,.•»;> 11>. Lockwood, Scott Doyle, Mike Keser and Mason Converse. 1693 THUNDERBIRD RD. A reception was held at the f IN TROY BBDO Monaghnn Knights of Columbus Hall in Livonia. Following a TEL: (248) 362-1650 - FRL, SEPT. 12: 9:304:00 • SAT., SEPT. 13:8:304:00 * DETROIT MAPIE wedding trip to the Cayman SUN. SEPT. 14:12:00-5:00 £ iv Islands, the couple makes their . *;^>"-%v--. \j \ —vwvy, • :"'»' . '.c c\ «V :^ <• vVfM'f rv: ;!-.•/>.*. /.'*, .. , r , ,c .L * t- --,-,• ,.i~r*-. r,•. M, *.- t^••<. art home in Blnmiifiolcl Hills. . ^^MMflMiMMHaftflMMftMM[ri|MMMMHaflM|M '.'B -•«• mw wmmmmm mt^mmmm B4* The Observer/TliURSDAV, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 NEW VOICES Dave and Diane Gulau of Livonia, and Al Piecuria of Tay the birth of Tyler Joe June 15 Reeb of Simi Valley, Calif. of Olivia Antoinette July 24 at Robert Kramer and Mau Livonia announce the birth of lor. at the Birthing Center of Garden Great-grandmother is Clara Huron Valley Hospital in Mil- reen McGovern Kramer of Luke Steven June 6 at William Frederick J. II and Jeanine City Hospital. He joins two White of Brooksville, Fla. ford. She joins two sisters, Brit Plymouth announce the birth of Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Heintz of Garden City announce brothers, Michael, 5, and Daniel, Andy and Charlene Thorn- tany, 6 and Kayla, 2. Grandpar Maura Rose April 15 at St.. Grandparents are Gerald and the birth of Frederick Joseph 4, and one sister, Michelle, 1. berry of Westland announce the ents are Antoinette Trudell of Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Christine Lidgey of Novi, and Heintz III June 21 at Oakwood Grandparents are Charles and birth of Jared David June 16 at Plymouth and Etta Turner of Arbor. Grandparents are Robert Richard and Gail Gulau of Hospital Annapolis Center- Linda Harju of Canton, and Rick the Birthing Center of Garden Springfield, Ohio. and Donna McGovern of Venice, Northville. Wayne. He joins a sister, and Barb Statham of Westland. City Hospital. He joins two sis Kevin and Dawn Gibbs of Fla., Rbse Kramer of West Keith and Jessica Bozigian Heather McCavron. Grandpar Douglas and Christine ters, Megan, 9, and Katie, 3, and Westland announce the birth of Bloomfield and the late Robert of Taylor announce the birth of ents are Frederick and Rhonda Speirs announce the birth of a brother, Andy, 7. Grandpar Corey Michael June 18 at the Kramer. Blake Christopher June 12 at Heintz of Garden City, and Blake Daniel June 23 in Polk ents are Carol and Neil Thorn- Birthing Center of Garden City Thomas Jr. and Sheri the Birthing Center of Garden Sharon LaRocque of Lincoln City, Fla. He joins a brother, berry, and John and Audrey Hospital. He joins a sister, Emily Durkin of Canton announce the City Hospital. Grandparents are Park. Manny, 9. Grandparents are Greybill, all of Westland. Morgan, 3 1/2. Grandparents are birth of Daylin Renee June 21 Joanie and Gary Bozigian of Michael and Victoria David and Shirley Speirs of Darren and Marybeth Turn Al and Jill Johnston of West- at the Birthing Center of Garden Redford, Brad and Bev Davis of Statham of Inkster announce Livonia, and Don and Cynthia er of Canton announce the birth land. City. Grandparents are Roy and Bonnie Elliott of Canton, and 4 Mark and Candace Siegrist of Plymouth announce the birth Thomas Durkin of Northville. of Victoria Catherine Diane Daniel and Laura Kardel of June 19 at Botsford Hospital in Canton announce the birth of Jo-Ann Fabrics observes sewing month Christine Danielle August 8 at Farmington Hills. She has a St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts of ton will focus on home decor reported in the Journal of the computers offer consumers end brother, Gregory John, 1 1/2. Ypsilanti. She joins four broth Canton is joining sewing retail sewing to promote the event. American Medical Association less embroidery options. Grandparents are James ers, Matthew Daniel, 15, Kevin stores across the country in a According to AHSCA, an esti indicates that sewing may be a Sewing has also stepped into Siegrist of Sterling Heights, Michael, 13, Steven William, 11 national education campaign mated 30 million Americans "stress buster." cyberspace. Hundreds of thou Diane Scheruer of Redford and and Scott Andrew, 2. Grandpar aimed not only at people who sew, and sewing is a $3.5 billion Researchers found that when sands of Internet subscribers are Gregory and Diane Jefferson of ents are Jean Hastings and sew at all experience levels, but industry in the United States. compared to other activities seeking sewing information from Plymouth. Catherine Kardel, both of Ply also those who have never sewn The popularity of sewing and requiring similar hand/eye coor product information to trends Donovan Ferns and Monica mouth. a.stitch. craft shows on cable and public dination, sewing actually low and techniques. Simrak of Wayne announce the Co-sponsored by the American television has created a new ered heart rate, blood pressure Sites like www.sewing.org and birth of Melakie Nicholas Sim Al Saling and Dannielle Home Sewing and Craft Associa interest in this traditional art. and perspiration - three com www.joann.com offer great ideas rak June 19 at the Birthing Daubresse of Wayne announce tion and the International Asso "The motivation to sew has mon measures of stress in and free projects as well as links Center of Garden City Hospital. the birth of Katarina ciation of Floor Care and Sewing changed over the years," said women. to other sites. Grandparents are Janet and Angelique Saling June 23 at •Professionals, "Sew America: store manager Terry Cordero. New technology is also adding David Brach, Thomas Simrak, the Birthing Center of Garden Each One Teach One" is the "People are turning to sewing for speed and accuracy to sewing. For more information on and MaryJane and Kenneth City Hospital. She joins four home sewing industry's latest a fun, creative outlet that gives There are new one-touch sewing Nattonal Sewing Month activi Ferns, all of Garden City. brothers, A.J., 15, Justin, 12,<« initiative to "get people sewing." them a sense of satisfaction." features and computerized ties, call Cordero at (313) 459- Jeffrey and Lisa Miron- Nathan, 6, and Alex, 2. Grand parents are George and Vicki . On Saturday, Sept. 20, Jo- In fact, a recent clinical study sewing machines that have the 3441. Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts Wack of Canton announce the Daubresse of Canton. Ann Fabrics and Crafts in Can commissioned by AHSCA and ability to interface with personal is at 44740 Ford Road, Canton. birth of Spencer Joseph May 24 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Glen and Cheryl Paputa of in Ann Arbor. Grandparents are Plymouth announce the birth of Stephen and Lorraine Miron of Laurel Suzanne May 12 at St. Brighton, formerly of Livonia, Mary Hospital in Livonia. She and Carol and Gary Wack of joins a brother, Evan, 3. Grand CHIMNEYS ROOFS Superior Township. Great- parents are Bernard and Win- SOCIAL • Cleaned • Repaired grandparents are Eva and nifred Bordeau of Dearborn • Screened • Re-Roofed Lester Miron of Baraga, Mich. Heights and Eugene and Del- Ron Wilkie and Chantel phine Paputa of Dearborn. SECURITY • Repaired • New Robblns of Westland announce Allen and Bonnie McKiddy • New -.. • Leaks the birth of Kala Marie Wilkie of Livonia announce the birth of DISABILITY CLAIM DENIED? Stopped June 21 at the Birthing Center Brandon Lee June 24 at the of Garden City Hospital. Grand Birthing Center of Garden City Our Fee Paid After Case is Won parents are Greg and Betty Hospital. 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OF MICHIGAN Since 1684 . _ •Boost your child's grades don't always have a lot of time, •Build self esteem FDIC Ask Us. Wo Can Do It.™ "Wh*r* MM Can HmFtmP ts) the Observer & Eccentric has Quality hourly drop-In cWW car* • Programs In reading, math, Insured Mon.-Thurs. Bam - 10pm created this unique directory to Frl. 8am-1am • Sat. 0am-1am writing, study skills, homework f - Bmnrh »ffW» ihninjHiotrt iwiniptlitun Drtrnll, make life just a little easier. For Sunday Npon-Bpm support and time management. OMrgn, KtlsmiziK), 0*<»*>, Fhirand, ('hc«*ininp snd Okcnioi. more information about a montha to 12 Yaar* ofAga ErterxJed roys we#* $& J The Observer/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 *B5 MHS's 120th anniversary is TAWS for Celebration' It promises to be the enter connected by a slab of limestone and provided care and shelter Society Benefactors (all of the ) and $75 for Humane Society Humane Society history," said tainment and social event of the to sit upon. The jaguar was an for hundreds of thousands of evening's festivities, including a Friends (dinner, dancing and co-chair Denise Lutz. "It pro season. important figure in the Aztec animals and has united loving special cocktail reception and limited seating and standing vides a wonderful opportunity to The Michigan Humane Society heritage of Garcia. pets with countless Michigan VIP loge seating for the fashion room for the Frankie Valli show both experience a spectacular will hold its 120th anniversary Patte Vandenburg, a junior in children and families," said Lil show, art auction and entertain Time). night of dinner, dancing and extravaganza, "PAWS for Cele crafts, created "A Garden Gate," Erdeljan, co-ehair of PAWS for ment extravaganza), $175 for Hour will be 6 p.m. until mid superb entertainment while sup bration" at 6 p.m. Saturday, a colorful garden gate of bronze Celebration. "For people who Humane Society Patrons (all of night for benefactors and porting the animals that have Sept. 13, at Somerset Collec and glass depicting a human care about animals and desire a the evening's festivities includ patrons and 8:30 p.m. to mid touched the hearts and lives of tion's Neiman Marcus Store in tree surrounded by silhouettes of wonderful evening of excitement ing a special cocktail reception night for friends. ourfamilies and friends." Troy. animals. and celebration, PAWS for Cele and theater-style seating for the TAWS for Celebration For tickets or more informa An evening of dinner, dancing Also on the auction block will bration is a must attend event." fashion show, art auction and promises to be the largest fund tion, call the Michigan Humane and entertainment, the event be an original Pam McMahon Tickets are $ 300 for Humane entertainment extravaganza raising event in Michigan Society at (313) 872-3400. will feature the legendary tal creation, a portrait of the high ents of Ed McMahon, Frankie est bidder and his or her pet by Valli and the Four Seasons and Timtchenko and a fashion pack a fashion show, featuring the age, including hotel accommoda latest from the country's top tions and two tickets for Spying Tickets available for Zonta benefit designers, including Pam McMa Collections Fashion Show. hon. Guests also will enjoy will Time is running out to enjoy Resource Center, walked off with The evening also will include a What a sur delight in a strolling dinner and and evening of food and fashions a designer purse as the surprise live auction of exceptional items, prise: Margo enjoy the cuisine of more than while helping Schoolcraft Col door prize winner. including a portrait by the Worley, a 20 metro Detroit restaurants, lege's Women's Resource Center. acclaimed Russian artist Serguei including Andiamo in Bloom- volunteer at The $20 ticket also entitles Timtchenko and art work creat field Township, Auer's Bakery fashion show goers to a 15 per Schoolcraft cent discount that evening as ed at the Center for Creative in Pontiac, Big Rock Chop Zonta of Northwest Wayne College's well as Friday-Saturday, Sept. Studies. & Brew in Birmingham, Cafe County will host its fifth annual Women's 26-27. Five of the best students from Cortina in Farmington Hills, evening fashion show, highlight the center participated in a sum Charley's Crab in Troy, Dick Resource ing the latest fall apparel at The event brings together mer course created exclusively O'Dow's in Birmingham, Center Parisian's Laurel Park Place women from the community for the development and fabrica Ernesto's in Plymouth, Le Petite proudly store, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, together to benefit service pro tion of the auction items. Fleur in Birmingham, Mac & shows off the Sept. 25. jects dedicated to improving the Chad Lockart, a senior in Ray's in Harrison Township, stature of women. designer Entitled "Zonta Presents - industrial design, created "Subli Michigan Star Clipper Dinner Fashion With a Flair!," the fash Zonta International is a world mation," a sculptural lamp that Train in Walled Lake, Neiman handbag she ion show will preview latest wide organization of women reflects the human role in nur Marcus Cafe in Troy, Paint won when casual, formal, professional, executives in business and the turing and protecting wildlife Creek Cider Mill in Lake Orion, her name evening wear and accessories. professions who work to improve and natural resources. Peter's Palate Pleaser in Bloom- was drawn the legal, political, economic and Sean Evans, a senior in crafts, field Hills, Phoenicia in Birming for the sur Following the runway presen professional status of women. tation, there will be time to shop created "A Dog's Reliquary" that ham, Pike Street in Pontiac, Tickets can be ordered in prise door and indulge in gourmet coffees has a golden bone as the reli Roma Cafe in Detroit, Townsend advance by leaving a message for gious relic in this whimsical Hotel in Birmingham and prize at last and desserts. year's Zonta Kathleen Diggs. chapter treasur ceramic reliquary. Unique Restaurants, Mac Pren Three $25 Parisian gift certifi er, at (313) 459-8374, or by send Paul Bramel a junior in indus tice in Bingham Farms. of Northwest cates will be awarded in addition ing a check, payable to the Zonta trial design, created "Time Out" Party goers also will enjoy Wayne to a surprise door prize, donated Club of Northwest Wayne Coun a bronze mantle clock that car- dancing to the music of Jerry County's fall by the store, and other gifts pro ty, to Diggs at 11812 Tall Tree, ingly communicates the support, Fenby. fashion ben vided by Zonta. Plymouth 48170. love and protection that humans "For 120 years, the Michigan Last year, Margo Worley, a Tickets also will be available must give to animals, if they are Humane Society has rescued efit. volunteer with the Women's at the door to survive well into the future. STATT PHOTO BY SHARON LEMJEUX Marco Garcia, a senior in fine arts, created "Jaguar Bench," a bronze jaguar legs and head Plymouth Church welcomes MOPS Do you think spaghetti is fin ger food or write your grocery What does it list in crayon? Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) offers friends and fun i:i i MKi'. p c w e r f in a Christ-centered environ ment during its meetings from 9:15-11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16. Meetings, which, cost $5 each, are held at the Plymouth Bap tist Church, 42021 Ann Arbor Trail. They are open to mothers and their children ages newborn through kindergarten. For registration information, call (313) 453-5534. FURNACE • BOILERS PLUMBING • A/C LENNOX FREE ESTIMATES What does it FINANCING AVAILABLE Farmington Hilis .. 477-3626 change? Parent/Child Projects •Dollhou* Kits •Ckmk Design Wooden Pedal Car Kits •Lob Quality Microscopes • Kids' Craft] & Learning Comes "You Name It Sale •20% off any one in-stock Item. 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FOR INFORMATION ON ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL: MICHELLE ULFIG (313)553-2160 BAPTIST EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN INDEPENDENT BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE VOOTH CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical BAPTIST BIBLE . 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia M£ Presbyterian FELLOWSHIP 525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor Church Sunday School .10:00 A.M. Two locations to serve you: *-•«—-JaU-a-ir^il.JL J 17OO0 Farmington Road Morning Worship ..11:00 A.M. LIVONIA A CANTON TRINITY Uvonla 422-U.50 Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. 14175 Farmington Rd. Jas^ 46001 Warren Road Or. James N. McGuIro, Pastor (N. of I-96) •aWBr (West of Canton Center) PRESBYTERIAN Worship Services Wed. Family Hour e» 7:15 P.M. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • Sunday Worship 9:30 am 11:00 am m Sunday School 10:45 am CHURCH Sunday School 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth SEPTEMBER 14th Sunday School 9:45 am W (313) 414-7422 SMilesW.olSheWonRd. 8:00, 9:15,10:45 A.M. (313) 522-6830 Sharing the Low of Chrisr From W-14 take Gottfredson Rd. South 11 a.m. "The Kingship of Christ" Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor and 12:05 P.M. 6 p.m. "Harmless As A Dove" Evening Service Pastor & Mrs. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 8:00 7:00 P.M. H.L Petty 20805 Middlebell xoo«a8 w> A^WJt-teh Risen Christ Lutheran Praise & Worship Service -A Church That's ConcernedAbout People" farmington Hills, Mich. 46250 Ann Arbor Road Shuttle Service from Stevenson High School WORSHIP SERVICES (t MWeWestolShekJon) Lifeline Contemporary Service Plymouth • 453-5252 for All A.M. Services £ie«pt «.<» A.M. Saturday Evening 6 p.m. 11:00 Sunday Morning 915 a.m. Worship Service 8:30 & 11:06 A.M. 6 MILE Traditional Service Nursery Provided NEW HOPE 5403 S.Wayne Rd.»Wayne, MI Bible Class & Sunday School 10:30 Family Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (Between Miction Ave. 6-Vin Born Rd.) Hugh McMartin, Lay Minister Pastor |ohn W. Meyer • 474-0675 SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROV10E0) Service Broadcast BAPTIST CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED i 2 (313) 728-2180 8:00- 9:30 a.m. 1-96 ? 11:00 A.M. CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD Sunday School for AH Ages WUFIAM1030 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 (r 10:45 a.m. Church & School 5885 Venoy Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Children, Youth & Aduli Bible Sludy 7:00 -8:oo p.m. 1 BJk. N. ot Ford Rd., Westland 425-0260 42690 Cherry Hill Road, Canton Divine Worship 8 & 11:00 A.M. 981-0286 Roger Aumann, Pastor CHURCHES QF UNITED CHURCH Bible Class & SS 9:30 A.M. Worship 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. Monday Evening Service 7:30 P.M. THE NAZARENE OFCHRISM Gary D. HeadapoM. AdmirvMrative Pastor Bible Class & SS 9:20 AJW. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Kurt E. Lambert. Assistant Pastor Preschool & Kindergarten Jeff Burke, PrincipaVO.C.E. PLYMOUTH CHURCH NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 9435 Henry Ruff at West Chicago OF THE NAZARENE Uvonla 48150-«1-5406 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4M01 W. AM MX* Rota ' ()11) «J-1 S2i Rev OOOJW Urtlelman, Pastor H0SANNA-TAB0R Sun B)8l£ STUDY & WORSHIP • 9-« AM. 4 11 00 AM 9:15 Adult Class [t First Baptist Church MISSOURI SYNOD Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL FAMILY NIGHT - Wed. 7:00 P.M. 10:30 a.m. Worship 45000 N. Territorial 2S630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redlord • 937-2424 Arthur C Magou&on, Pastof HI Service and Youth Classes Plymouth, 48170 532-2286 REDFORDTWP. Rev. Lawrence Witto Nursery Care Avadjbte NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN: 455-3196 •WELCOME- Worship Service WORSHIP WITH US Same Location 9;15& 11:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. Same Friendly People Sunday School Sunday School A Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. New Meeting Times: 9:15 8.11:00 A.M. Thursday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN (U.S.A) Sunday School Need More Nursery Provided Christian School: Pre-School-8th Grade Rev. Victor F. Halboth, P«$tor 937-2233 9:30 am Direction In Rev. Timothy Hilboth, Assoc. Pastor Morning Worship • ST. TIMOTHY CHURCH GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) «-< i A'. 16700 Newborgh Road 11:00 am Life? 5835 SfieWoo Rd., Cinlon V.: I » Lrvonia ' 464-8844 s y\n r C313) 459-0013 The end of your search for a Then Join us this EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Sundiy School lor AS Ages: 9:30 un. friendly church' Sunday. There really Fsmfly Worship wtth Cooununlon: 11:00 i-m. Sunday Worship a Church School CHURCH IN AMERICA \b 10^0 ajn. Is a better way. September 14th EdocatlorrFof AIAgei Discover It "Waiilng For The Lord" Cttttdcin ProYtded • Htndiapped Acctt%lbH • Rev. Or, Janet A. NoWe Resourcestor Hei ring a nd £&>t Impaired TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN CENTER Timothy Lutheran Church Rw. Dr. Janet Noble, Pastor 8820 Wayne Rd. A Creatine Christ Centered Congregation MICH. AVE A HANNAN RD/326-0330 (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUN. 9:00 A, 11:00 A, 6: OOP Livonia • 427-2290 Main & Church • (313) 453-6464 Rev. CarlaThompson Powell, Pastor Rosedale~~Gardens PLYMOUTH •• . f New Life 9:00 a.m. Adult & Children's Worship Services 9:00 a.m a 11:00 a.m. I'ji- Lutheran Church Sunday School erian Church (USA) Church School A Nursery 9:00 ajn. 411.-00 a.m. EVANGELICAL 10:00 a.m. Family Worship Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia. Ml Dr. James Skjmins Tamara J. SeiOel Sunday Worship-10 a.m, n -»ii Almost 30 years ago, just two by Detroit musicians saxophon the five-year-old in the Pulitzer As a dedicated advocate for at- eliminating ... what Dr. King weeks before his untimely death, ist George Benson, bassist Don Prize winning photograph taken risk youth, her book is divided called the triple evils of poverty, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mayberry and singer Angie of her as she lay in her mother's into two parts - "Disturbing the racism and war," she said. preached his last sermon at Cen Smith. lap during her father's funeral. Comfortable" and "Comforting tral United Methodist Church in Regular celebrants will be jazz At age 17, she addressed the the Disturbed" - and incorpo Central United Methodist Detroit. saxophonist Beans Bowles, United Nations in her mother's rates such subjects as gun con Church was incorporated in On Saturday, Sept. 13, his gospel pianist Bobbi Thompson, stead a*nd found her gift for ora trol, teen pregnancy, the death 1822. The present church build youngest daughter, the Rev. Dr. classical organist Patrick Kuhl tory. penalty and the deep-rooted ing at 23 E. Adams in Detroit's Bernice King will preach from and poets Aurora Harris and She is an assistant pastor at racism that still plagues the Grand Circus Park, was built in the same pulpit to commemorate Ron Allen. an inner-city church in Atlanta, country. 1867. the 175th anniversary of Central Immediately following the Ga., where she oversees the She is working on he second "What we are proudest of is United Methodist Church, long church service, King will attend Youth and Women's ministries book, a memoir of her life's jour that Central United Methodist known for its witness of peace a 7:30 p.m. reception at the and mentors teenaged girls. ney, due out in 1998. Church has a 175-year-old histo and justice. church and sign copies of her She received her bachelor of King believes it is not enough ry of consistent dedication to fur King will deliver the sermon new book, the first she has writ arts degree in psychology from to say people should love Dr. thering peace and fighting injus during the church's Saturday ten, "Hard Questions, Heart Spelam College, was ordained in Martin Luther King Jr, but tice here at home and world Night Central worship service at Answers," which will be avail 1990 and holds a master of should respect him and "pick up wide," said Central's pastor, the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Night Cen able for purchase after the ser divinity and doctor of law where he left off." Rev. EdWin Rowe. tral is an innovative alternative vice. degree, both from Emory Univer "If we are truly going to cele worship-with-the-arts service King, 34, the youngest of four sity, and doctor of divinity brate life, we must be honestly For more information, call the that will feature performances children, is best remembered as degree from Wesley College. committed to working toward church at (313) 965-5422. Rev. Dr. Bemlce King RELIGION CALENDAR Listings for the Religion Calen Bount conduct a Talk It Over and interesting setting. For more will be shared in adult informa small group of Christian men ticipants techniques to identify dar should be submitted in writ town meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fri information, call the church tion classes offered by Christ dedicated to the biblical princi true stomach hunger and to stop ing no later than noon Friday for day, Sept. 12, in Knox Hall of office at (313) 421-0472. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 7- ples of building a "Godly Man," eating when full. There are no the next Thursday's issue. They the church, 17000 Farmington COVENANT PLAYERS 8:30 p.m., beginning Sunday, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, special foods, pills or gimmicks. can be mailed to Sue Mason at Road, Livonia. Child care will be St. Matthew United Methodist Sept. 14, at the satellite church, Sept. 15, at Merriman Road Bap The cost is $103 for first-time 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia provided and a free will offering Church will host a presentation 46001 Warren Road, and 7-8:30 tist Church, 2055 Merriman attendees. 48150, or by fax at (313) 591- will be accepted. by The Covenant Players during p.m., beginning Tuesday, Sept. Road, Garden City. The group is For more information or to 7279. For more information, call Single Point also is hosting a the 10 a.m. worship service Sun 16, at the Church in Livonia, open to men of all denominations register for either program, call (313) 953-2131. fashion show at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 day, Sept. 14, at the church, 14175 Farmington Road. Each who wish to diligently seek the the church at (313) 455-0022. BIBLE STUDY in Knox Hall (tickets cost $5 and 30900 W. Six Mile Road, Livo session will run for 10 weeks face of Jesus. For more informa RUMMAGE SALE The Plymouth-Canton Day include the show and a light nia. There is no fee to attend, but tion, call 9313) 421-0472. The St. Mel's Christian time Women's Class of BSF meal) and a 7-week fall divorce Two folding chairs and a table registration is requested. For WOMEN OF THE WORD Women's group is holding its International will begin its year recovery workshop at 7 p.m. are the basic equipment of The more information, call Bob Calvary Baptist Church will annual rummage sale from 9 with an introduction class for Thursdays, beginning Sept. 18, Covenant Players, What's need D'Ambrosio at (313) 522-6830. offer its Precept Upon Precept a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16- interested women 9:10-11:15 also in Knox Hall. Cdst is $25 in ed is the audience's imagination. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE study of the Book of James Tues Wednesday, Sept. 17,"at Fr. Fur a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the advance, $30 for those who regis The group will perform for those The Lord-Roberts IV will per days, beginning Sept. 16, at the long Activities Building, 7506 First United Methodist Church, ter the first night of the work 4 years old through high school form in concert at 6 p.m. Sun church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. Inkster Road, Dearborn Heights. 45201 N. Territorial Road, Ply shop and $15 for those repeating in the fellowship hall before pre day, Sept. 14, at the Livonia There will be morning or evening • The Presbyterian Women of mouth. The class will meet on a the program. Registration can be forming in lieu of a sermon dur Baptist Church, 32940 School sessions to chose from. Both ses Garden City will have their weekly basis through the middle completed by mail or at the Sin ing worship. The theme will be craft Road. Their music consists sions will feature small group annual fall rummage sale 9 a.m. of May. gle Point office. "Recommitment to Church and of many styles from folk to opera discussions of daily homework, to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at The study this year will be the Other activities include out Community." and different instruments are interesting lectures, fellowship Garden Citv Presbyterian Acts of the Apostles. There is no door tennis 5 p.m. Tuesday and For more information, call the used. There will be no charge, and refreshments. The cost of Church, 1841 Middlebelt Road, fee for the class. For more infor Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday and church at (313) 422-6038. however, a free will offering will the workbook is $19 and comes south of Ford Road. There will mation, call Joyce at (313) 453- 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Rotary Park, be accepted. For more informa in either the English or Chinese be a bake sale and lunch and Six Mile east of Farmington INFORMATION CLASS 1361. Information on spiritual tion, call (313) 422-3763. version. beverages will be available. Road, Livonia, and outside vol The church also is sponsoring WEEKLY PROGRAMS leyball (weather permitting) at 6 issues, such as sin, forgiveness, MAKE A DIFFERENCE St. James Presbyterian after life and different religions, Men Who Make a Difference, a a Weigh Down workshop, a 12- p.m. Thursday at Rotary Park week program that teaches par Please see RELIGION, B9 Church has begun its weekly ($1 donation to maintain equip programs at the church, 25350 ment). W. Six Mile Road, Redford. The For more information, call Sin Cantus Choir and Youth Chimes gle Point Ministries at (313) 422- meet after the church service on 1854. Ward Presbyterian Sundays with the youth groups Church is at 17000 Farmington meeting at 6:30 p.m. that day. Road, Livonia. The Men's Breakfast and discus BflBfBBBBflBMBBBBBBflBfJ sion groups meets at 8 a.m. BLOCK PARTY Wednesdays, while dinner is The congregation pf Merriman ^^^^^^^^HPHM^^^^^^^^^^HIH^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H served at 6:15 p.m., followed by Road Baptist Church will host a handbells and adult Bible study community block party 3 p.m. to ••••^^••••••P^^ ^^^••VAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVMVMBBBBBBBBBBPV^T at 7 p.m. and Chancel Choir at 8 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in the p.m. For more information, call parking lot of the church, 2055 •••••••••••••L.. ^^^^^^KKwvm^^^^E^^^^^KIKMi the church at (313) 534-7730. Merriman Road, Garden City. There will be food, games, enter ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HbL&v , *^>2JflB^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^BHr ' s ''^•••••••••••m^ * ^<9JBBBBBBBBBBBBBBr ^i^^BgJW^BBMt SINOLE PLACE tainment, clowns, puppets and •••••••••••••••••^ JiiBBBBBBBBBBBBBB&. ' T^BBBBBI ^"I^^^MBW^^'** Single Place Adult Ministries more. 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Together Rather Than Get Mar Rally Day ried," facilitated by Tony Valen- St. John's Lutheran Church, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^•yiif^ -rjijr^T j£ ; ti, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. tj^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^K; ^Vi^l^Mr^ ^uigHH^^^HHH 13542 Mercedes Ave., Redford, - ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HMM!:^/^^ JflH^^^^^^^Ek, r d7 i iflimi^^^^^^^^^B 11, at the First Presbyterian will hold a Rally Day and inau Church of Northville, 200 E. gurate its new e on Sunday, Main St., Northville. Cost will be Sept. 14. 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Enjoys sunsets, moon son, N/S, enjoys jogging, biking, movies, easy listening music. very active, financially secure. Seeking tall, romantic, caring, riage-rninded, for happiness togeth than me. Short of crashing a basketball ing, dynamic, well-educated, engi lit walks, outdoors, music, biking Seeking attractive, fit female. 45 biking, concerts, travel. Looking neering manager. mid-40s. empty for SWM, 35-49, who's fun."car trusting SM, 40-45, »5455 er. Must be financially secure. team's locker room, how can I meet a Seeking pretty, slender, affection or under, for possible relationship, ing, financially Secure, N/S, to «5511 nester, slim, athletic build, seeks ate SWF, 18-28. to talk, walk, and «5657 enjoy life with. »5818 LOOKING4 toll man? - Long toll Solly. healthy, shm, attractive. mid-40s. journey through life with. «5639 SOMEONE SPECIAL FUN, PROFESSIONAL «5696 LIVONIA ROMANTIC "WARM, IRISH HEART Down-to-earth, caring, giving, DWF, 48, 5'3", 135fbs, enjoys Dear Sally, LOOKING SWM. 53, secure, likes movies, Intelligent, attractive, slender, affectionate, sense of humor, most sports, goff, skiing, hockey, BEASTfEBOYS, FOR LOVE? sports, travel, dining, quiet times. vivacious OWPF. 28. 57", easygoing, enjoys bingo, going for football, nature, travel. Seeking I like 'em toll myself. But if you're particular Smashing Pumpkins, Led Romantic SWM. 27. 62". 200tbs, Seeking SWF. 43-50, N/S, N/D. dark/green, seeks taP, handsome, rides, dancing, shows, open to fun-loving, affectionate, kind, N/S- Zeppelin(my three lavorites). brown/blue, enioys sports, music, for corrvjanioriship to LTR «5659 new things OWF, 5T, blonde, about height then you gotta be up front athleSc S/DWPM, 33-45. college- WPM, 43-55, for LTR. «5514 good-looking, tall, athletic, out romantic times, seeks sincere, educated, with kind heart, for- con nice-looking. Seeking man 45-55. about it. The best place to find this guy is going SWM. 22, great person SWM, OVER 60 versation, friendship, possible «5475 KEEPER ality, enjoys concerts, the out SWF. 21-29. lor possible LTR in the personals. Just tell 'em you want to «5822 Wanted: female. 50-60. light LTR. Race open. «573/ : OF MY STARS doors, music(ail types), biking LOOKS "'. drinker/smoker ok, who enjoys Well-rounded, humorous SWF. meet a nice guy 6' or taller. Good luck, Seeking slender SWF. 18-28. SOMEONE SPECIAL UNIMPORTANT; BUT IVORY boating and camping. Can talk 43, 57", brown/hazel, N'S, enjoy Stretch. - D. with similar interests. Friendship over coffee «5663 DWF, 37, SW. attractive. N/S, one intelligence, spirituality and heal first. «5750 SEEKS EBONY child, secure, serious interests, ing naturally are, and George sports, jazz, C&W, quiet times at Attractive, stim, affectionate WM. open, seeks honest, affectionate, Ctooneytook-a-likes ar e welcome. home. Seeking honest, romantic, late 40s. intelligent, outgoing, SWM, 30 " humorous, mature S/DWM. 38-52. E-MAIL ME Construction worker, 6, 195Jbs, financially secure S/DWM, 34-50, SW pretty, petite, youthful, non SM. 59", brown/brown, enjoys humorous, sincere, seeks similar 5'9"+, N/S. «5698 smoking activist, 47, seeks non- 5'7*+, N/S. who can appreciate Call 1-900-773-6789 have one daughter. Seeking Ms me, for possible marriage. «5567 spoils, golfing, fishing, outdoors, black female for occasional LTR Right. SWF, 25-35, to share life prejudiced, pcHrtJcaily left WM, 35- to respond to that special ad «5634 HI 57, lor fun. art, lectures, friend skiing, hanging out with fnends, wrth. If you like romance and hav Professional SWF, 27, who likes ship/relationship. «5726 CURVY CONTOURS jCa'i costs $ 1.98 per ranute "Must be 18 or over 1 quiet evenings at home, C&W ing fun too, you and I could make to: go camping, football games, DWF, 40-something, copper-col music, and having fun. «5736 PICTURE PERFECT a iove connection, «5666 concerts, the beach, and other "SOULMATE, ored hair, N/S. social drinker, seeks Is a romantic comedy type rela fun stuff. Seeking someone who's WHERE ARE YOU? gentleman, 6'+. for romantic din CObseruer£j EcttMrtc ' MOONGAZING OPTIMIST tionship possible? SWM. 40. HANDSOME ENGINEER- silly.and fun, values friendship, SWF, mid-40s, dark hair/eyes, ners, weekend travel. Friendship SWM. 43. dashing, affluent, handsome, humorous, playfully Young-looking DWM. 53. 6T. motivated and responsible. seeks outgoing, fun-loving SWM, first, possfcle LTR. «5568 achiever, positive outlook on life, hip. enjoys the interplay of I95lbs. N/S. graduate degreed «5470 mid-30s-mid-40s. My interests: seeks adventure and romance romance, hiianry. Seeks to tickJe (MBA), excellent health/physical bowling, bingo, auto races, spec KIND-HEARTED with pleasurable, spirited WF. Ihe fancy of WF equivalent. corvJrbon. ex-Marine. Seeking very LOOKING FOR FUN tator sports, ga/rtbling trips, walk DWF. 40. auburn/green, 5'5", ii « age open. «5739 «5654 Seeking WM, 26-40, to share fun ing, funny movies. «5727 attractive woman, shapety, with 120lbs, N/S, no dependents, great legs, friendly, someone spe times with,.II you want to know " ACCEPT CREATIVE MUSICIAN more leave a message, all calls LOOKING attractive, caring, enjoys movies, MY IDEAL WOMAN... MY CHALLENGE cial for permanent relationship. old cars, nature, antiques, art fairs. PRINCE OF THE CITY Good-looking SWM, 23, dark/ answered. «5471 FOR A KEEPER? SBPM, 36, 6T. 225lbs, ath is SWF, 38-48, medium build/ Maybe it's me you're searching «5516 Attractive, intelligent, loyal, fuH-fig- Seeking tall, fit WPM, 36-43, N/S, full-figured, proportionate, who's for, Jovial, dynamic, greal-lcoking. green, unique, romantic, open, ATTRACTIVE ASIAN letic build, financially secure, communicative, athletic, clean- ured SWF 36, long brawn/blue, N/Drugs. «5454 marriage-minded, seeks SF, romantic, loving, enjoys the SWM, 40. enjoys adventure, spon K!NI>HEARTED Non-smoking AF, 36, seeks attrac nursing back injury, seeks gen- outdoors. If this is you, call me: cut, deep-thinking, song writer/ SBM, 42, ST, 170tbs, with a tive, heaWvconsckxis, dependent- IS IT YOU? " 5'7"+, H/W proportionate, long taneity, mystery. Seeking care Oernan to share bme with, children hair, educated, career woman SWM. 35, N/S. smart, sincere, free, outgoing SWF. age unim drummer. Seeking pretty, slender, medium build, easygoing, knows free WM, 30-40,5'9"+, for casual welcome, wives aren't. Let's not Attractive French-Canadian, handsome, fun, ready for a creative, spontaneous, sweet SWF. dating, possible LTR. »5378 without children. «5830 portant. «5741 how to treat a lady. Seeking a be lonely. «5738 American-bom female, speaks good time. »5729 18-32. who also loves music S/DWF, 18-50, lor friendship and French, good sense of humor, STILL SEARCHTNG" HOPELESS ROMANTIC"" "" LIVONIA RESiDENT «5660 fun. «5518 CUODLER ~ enjoys outdoor activities, gar Attractive SWM. 34, 6'. 175lbs, ADVENTUROUS SBM, 30. 6'2". 210lbs, N/D. N/D, Tall, attractive SWF, 36, never DWF, young 62, full-figured, shy married, yet. HetohtAveighl pro dening, good food, travel. Seeking brown/brown, caring, affec SWM, 28, 5' 10\ 155lbs, profes have all accessories lor LTR ON THE GO VEGETARIAN cuddler. seeks romantic, caring, companion to relax and chat, and tionate, understanding, enjoys sional, dark hair and eyes, con Young WPM, 48, 510", hand portionate, dark/hazel, enjoys honest guy for friendship which Seeking SWF, 21-28. enjoys SWM. 49, 511", N/S, no depen movies, concerts, rollerbladrng, speak French with. «5420 camping, candlelight dinners, sidered good-looking, enjoys music, sports, dancing. Lei's talk. some, large frame, dances often, dents, financially secure, physi could lead into something more moonlight walks, sportsfbowl- traveling, skiing, sporting events, has handicap of 6 golfing. Seeking and back rubs, seeks tall, SWM, serious. «5697 «5743 cally fit. seek SWF, 30s to earty 5' f 1"+. who Is sincere, with sense VERY ATTRACTIVE ing). Seeking woman, 32-42, good conversation, humor, attractive WF, 35-55, comfortable 40s, N/S, with same qualities, who of humor and open to a lasting •~^ UNCHAINED MELODY SWF. 40.5T. 115fbs. I'm selec with similar interests, for pos romantic dinners and much NO SECRETS in jeans or formal gown at private is very health-conscious, and a relationship. «5235 Slim, attractive DWPP. 50, N/S, tive, successful, and honest. I sible LTR. No games. «5832 more. Seeking an outgoing and Slim, trim, financially secure country club. «5602 vegetarian. «5607 seeks S/DWPM, 45-55, 5'8"+, donl smoke or drink, and have no attractive woman. »5825 DWM, mid-30s, homeowner, with WHERE ARE YOU? dependents. Seeking the same ""HOPELESS ROMANTIC very mild herpes, enjoys Harleys. VERY LOVING MAN SWF, 25, brown/blue, employed H/W proportionate, for C&W danc Attractive, down-to-earth. WPM, ROMANTIC WARRIOR HAKllNAMATADA ing, rollerbtading, and compan qualities in a trim, tail. 38-46 camping, movies, dining, etc. Very handsome, caring gentleman, Affectionate, compassionate SM. and educated, seeks SWM, 25- year-old SWM. «5360 looking for that special someone, CoBege-educated, athletic, adven Seeking honest, caring, 'active, 35, who is financially secure and ionship. «5636 who is attractive, loyal, sincere, for turous, creative, attractive SBM, looking to share life with a kind 46. 6 2", 270lbs, enjoys the out enjoys going out. aJong with quiet friendship and maybe more. 32. 5'7", enjoys getaway week playful, young lady, under 40, for woman, emotionatly/'financially doors, golfing, and quiet evenings SINCERITY A MUST" LOOKING FOR YOU LTR. North Oakland. «5744 secure. I'm sure I can bring joy mto evenings afhome. «5238 Looking for a friend. I have a vari Attractive, full-figured SWF, Someone looking for romance and ends, dancing, romancing, jazz, at home. Seeking slender female, ety of hterests, form Rachmaninov, friendship. Give me a calt, so we martial arts, open-minded. your life. «5613 25-45, for dating and possible rela HELLO FRIEND' brown/green, enjoys fireplaces, can talk. «5823 FRIENDLY, to Tony Bennet. from Lake up North, being together. Seeking fit, witty SWF, 20-40, for tionship. «5609 Attractive, intelligent, refined yet possible relationship. »5661 HARD-WORKING ATTRACTiVE fun. slender, tallSF, 51, smoker, Michigan to Las Vegas. DF, 56, Seeking attractive S/DWM, 40- "VERY ATTRACTIVE Fit SM, 53, 5'9". 160ibs, seeks & INTELLIGENT N/S. Seeking man 56-65. «564| 52, who Is loving, kind and needs _. •-- CURIOUS GEORGE enjoys intimate, dining, movies. SWM, 27, 5'11", 175lbs, brown/ physically fit. SF. under 45. under Witty, honest, college-educated, Very attractive SWM, 29, 6T. Interesting conversation, home a good woman. «5362 blue, very outgoing, professional 5'7", enjoys outdoors, books, trim DWPM. 47, N/S, enjoys ~~- """SEXY, ~ _ . __ - SLENDER BRUNETTE 190IOS, likes bike riding, movies, life. Seeking, intelligent, tall. ly employed. Seeking attractive Pretty, long-haired SW/H/AF is movies. Let's meet. Smoker ok. bridge, tennis, dancing, movies, classy, martage-minded gentle SASSY AND CLASSY... SWF. 18-35, H/W proportionate, Kids a plus. »5746 concerts, dining, hockey. Seeking man, 50+, «5745 30-something, Is seeking Prince must be outgoing, and enjoy who this well-emptoyed. well- and moonlit walks Seeking attrac attractive SWF, 25-35. wilh simi SLENDER BLONDE adjusted, passionate SWM. 38. tive, trim, educated WPF. 37-49, Charming, but will settle for frog Catch your attention? Actually sports. »5828 READTHfS," '• lar interests, who is honest and 160lbs. short brown/blue, loves with simitar traits and interests, for likes to laugh. For LTR. «5610 SEXY ~ with sense of humor. «5652 I'm more like Rosie with red hair." THEN CALL IT BUT WHOLESOME RENAISSANCE MAN dearly. Job, car. nice. Don'l hesi Are you tired of third wheel syn LTR. «5819 ___ QYNAMIC, DWF, 39, good sense of humor, tate to call. »5816 Petite, Italian OWF, very young BEAUTIFUL PH.D. Lover of music, the Renaissance drome? Do you like the outdoors, HANDSOME, 47; N/S, N/D; great sense ot .fake to d o ju^abc To Listen And Respond To Ads, Call 1-900773-6789. Call Costs $1.98 A Minute, Must Be 18 Or Older OVtOeuHta. Anyw» noMng * tong-ftwm, r««ogamow* reistiomhip may adverts* In Personal Seen*. Abbreviations are permitted ooty to Indicate oerxfcr preference, race, reWon, We «ugge«t your ad contain a Beit-description, age range, lifestyle and avocations Ads contaWoo exotic- it MXueJ or •netomtoBt lenguege wt« not bo accepted. The Observer« Eccentric reserves the right lo reject any advertisement. You musf be 18 years o? age or oWer to place an adln The Observer A Eccentric. Uo ada win be published seeking persons under 18. DISCLAIMER- The Observer A fcotnWc aseumea no NawWy for the content or repry to any Personal Scene ad The advertiser assumes compile Habillty tot the content and aU replies to any advertisement or recorded message and tor any dalms made against The Observor A Eccentric as a rosuti thereof The adver- •••f agrw lo indemnify and rx*i The Observer A Eccerrirlc and Its employees and agents harmless from all oostt, expenses flnchxHng reasonable attorney teas), tiaWlrties and damages resulting from or caused by the publication or recording placed by the advertiser or any reofv to anv •uch iK*rtrti**fl>*iM l^]i^ Pe'v>n«i Sriene, tto ' *"> ' The Ofaeruer/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 >B9 Christ Our Savior's FURNITURE & APPLIANCE NEW Canton Campus SHIPMENTS ARRIVING dedicates windows DAILY! . Fourteen years ago, Harry 1996. flagg started a hobby that will v "We were in the process of now last for years to come. updating and remodeling and The Livonia resident is the realized that the windows were designer and artist of a set of the focus of the church sanctu 3 stained glass windows that will ary," Werth said. be dedicated Sunday, Sept. 14, He first contacted Marv Old at Christ Our Savior Lutheran enburg, a member of the congre (Jhurch-Canton Campus. Christ gation who also has done some Our Savior's assistant pastor, work with stained glass. Olden the Rev. Mark Bayer will dedi burg developed the concept and cate the windows at the 9:30 design, but turned it over to 1 a.m. worship service. Flagg for the construction of the >* J* ! Flagg, 68, started working window. with stained glass as a hobby Flagg took the concept and some 14 years ago because of his finalized it into two separate interest in art and a desire to window panels. The left window, "keep myself busy working with entitled "The Resurrection," fea myhands." tures four women at the empty ' He took a few classes, bought tombofJe8us. some basic equipment and went The right panel, "The Magi," t!o work. A retired project man depicts a scene of the Wise Men "-, .s ager for Gavco Audio Visual who came to worship Jesus at Company, he has transformed His birth. original retail prices! his basement into his workshop. The upper panels contain WASHERS • DRYERS • RANGES* SOFAS It is there that he designs and beveled glass in the shape of a creates original stained glass small cross. The entire sent of REFRIGERATORS • RECLINERS • MATTRESSES pieces for homes, offices and now four windows are framed by a a church. large, free-standing wooden ! The Rev. Luther Werth, pas- cross. for, felt a need to replace the Christ Our Savior Lutheran Sanctuary altar glass in the Church-Canton Campus is at Satellite church which Christ 46001 Warren Road. For more Our Savior Lutheran Church of information, call the church at m? Livonia acquired in February (313) 522-6830. REGULAR RETAIL PRICES Used Refrigerators Religion from page B7 Clothing, furniture, household parking lot of the church, 20601 One-of-a-klnd, out of carton, discontinued, floor samples, dented, goods, kitchen ware, sewing Beech Daly Road, Redford. scratched and reconditioned merchandise, items pictured are just a few needs, games and toys will be Baked goods will be available examples of the hundreds of great values. Merchandise shown is sold, with the bag sale starting along with table rentals. For representation only. Actual merchandise varies by store. at 3 p.m. more information, call the 111 1 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 • St. Valentine Parish will church office at (313) 534-4907. SEARS WAREHOUSE OUTLET ttl Tllffl 111 fl 1 Tlfft have its fall rummage/bake sale c a O R.R. MONEY MANAGEMENT 12001 SEARS AVE. d d (} a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Looking for ways to stretch your dollar? A money manage > UJ Beech Daly, south of Five Mile 1 MILE WEST OF MIDDLEBELT UJ CD ment workshop will be offered RIMAN R UJ Road, Redford. -J Open 7 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 21 OFF PLYMOUTH RD. UccJ < £ o Man. & Fri. 930 a.m. 9:00 p.m. REWORD CL£RQY and 28 and Oct. 5, at Christ Our s O '! The Redford Clergy Associa Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 PHONE: 422-5700 PLYMOUTH RD. vi 1 Tucs., Wed.. Thurs. & Sat. 930 a.m. &.00 p.m. tion will meet on Wednesday, Farmington Road, Livonia. The Now more ways to buy at Sears Sunday 1ZOO Noon to 5:00 p.m. Sept. 17, in the R.C. Dunkel- video-based program taught by ^r? berger Activity Center at Pres Merl Terry will present financial "R '"iLJ WE PREVIOUSLY SELECTED MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED byterian Village Redford, 17383 planning concepts to help you Garfield Redford. Lunch will be stretch your dollar, develop a served at 12:30 p.m., followed by home budget and learn cash flow ihe meeting. Reservations are techniques. Registration cost is Necessary and can be made by $10 per workbook ordered. For (jailing Alexandra at (313) 541- more information, call Bob ¢487. D'Ambrosio at (313) 522-6830. NEWBURQ NIGHT OUT MUSIC WORKSHOP Newburg United Methodist Yohann Anderson, a composer Church's Newburg Night Out, and creator of the popular an evening program of church "Songs song book used by many activities for people of all ages, churches and Emmaus groups, Besumes at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, will present a uLet's Sing Shop - Sept. 18, at the church, 36500 The Art of Relaxed Song Lead Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. ing" 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon '. There will be choirs and day, Sept. 29, at the First Unit drama for children and youth, ed Methodist Church, 45201 N. interesting adult classes, a pro Territorial Road, Plymouth. gram for young children and Participants will learn how to child care. Dinner also will be increase the participation, available 5:30-6:30 p.m. in singing and communication in Gutherie Hall. Cost is $3 for their groups. Participants will adult, $2 for children. experience a unique relational : For more information, call the learning style that's fun for all Church at (313) 422-0149. ages. BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST The cost is $15 (bring a bag Bethany Suburban West, a lunch) and is designed for youth Catholic organization which pro leaders, Emmaus musicians, vides spiritual, social and sup children's ministries coordina port assistance divorced and tors, choir directors and anyone separated Christians, monthly who leads music. For more infor Meeting will be at 8 p.m. Satur mation or to register, call JoAnn day, Sept. 20, at St. Kenneth's at Songs and Creations at (800) patholic Church, Haggerty 227-2188. south of Five Mile Road. The speaker will be the Rev. Dave MUSICAL ORAMA Blake. For information, call The Youth Department of the Rose at (313) 464-3325. Full Gospel Temple of Westland will present the musical drama, ! The group also meets on Sun W * days for breakfast and Mass - "Live the Difference," at 7 p.m. 10 a.m. at the Redford Inn, Five Thursday, Oct. 2, at the church, Mile Road west of Beech Daly 34033 Palmer Road. People who Road, Redford, and at 11:15 a.m. attend will be challenged and at St. Aidan's Church, Farming- inspired by the free presenta ton Road north of Six Mile Road, tion. For more information, call Livonia - call Val at (313) 729- (313 »326-3333. 1974; and for coffee and conver sation at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at CHARISMATIC PRAYER Archie's Restaurant, Plymouth A charismatic prayer group IMAGINE. GOOD THINGS COME Road east of Merriman, Livonia, meets at 6 p.m. Sundays in find for pinochle at 7 p.m. every Patio Classroom 1 on the ground Mher Friday - call Rose at (313) floor of the University Center at f64-3325. Madonna University, School TO THOSE WHO WONT WAIT. craft and Levan, Livonia. For ttNOU SPIRIT more information, call John at \ Single Spirit of Ward Presby (313)422-5611. terian Church will host a coffee As a Cotnerica AccessOne"member )i)u II save time and Financial Service Consultants who can open accounts ho.use at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. HISPANIC CHURCH «0, on the second floor of the The Hispanic Pentecostal money by having our best banking privileges available or take loan applications There's also no charge for Church conducts worship ser ihurch, 17000 Farmington Road, anytime, anywhere. Uke/tve unlimited access to Comen'ca .iyonia. Singles ages 20-35 will vices at 2 p.m. Sundays at the Advantage Series personal checks, telephone banking and njoy coffee and dessert and lis Open Door Church, 33105 W. ATMs and up to eight free transactions per statement bill-pay by phone And oi^rdraft protection is included. All Jten toSon of Adam, a Christian Seven Mile Road, Livonia. The band with an "alternative" Rev. G. Diaz officiates. For more cycle at all other ATMs worldwide. Preferred rates on with no balance nv/nitvments. R>r details call 800-^22-0018 jound. Cost will bo $8 per per information, call (810) 471-5282. savings and loans. Optional PC banking Watch your mail for more information. son. FROM THE HEART • * For more information, contact Ward Evangelical Presbyterian at no e.\tra charge. With 24*bour access to Conic ricA AccessOne It's something to smile about. Jennifer at (248) 649-2904 or the Church offers From the Heart Single Spirit office at (313) 422- Cancer Support Group at 7 p.m. ^IjSTHN.^ UNDERSTAND 1809. the second and fourth Mondays W;MAKF: hMA MARKET of the month in Rooms B2 and 4 i Rice Memorial United at the church, 17000 Farming- Methodist Church will have a ton Road, Livonia, c For more (l«a Market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat information, call the church nt Wday, Sept. 20, in the south (313)422-1826. CmiiriUa Bank • Member F O I C • IQU.T) O p-po i 1 u n 11 y lencd i • v\ \\ iv tiMiicru ,i t o m / H t t c s s o n c - - . -T . "• j — + -• r — 4 BIO' The O&aeruer/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 CRAFTS CALENDAR mm Listings for the Crafts Calendar nia. Applications are available sion will be $1. There also will Nov. 1-2 in the Activities Center foot spaces are available for $55. GOOD SHEPHERD should be submitted in writing by calling (248) 477-8942 or be a bake sale, raffles and lunch. on campus, Schoolcraft and Chairs (no tables) are available Crafters are needed for Good no later than noon Friday for the (313) 427-1457. For table information, call (313) Levan, Livonia. Admission will on request and a limited number Shepherd Reformed Church's ; next Thursday's issue. They can REDFORD SUBURBAN 721-3454. be $2 for adults and children of spaces with electricity are craft show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov.? be mailed to Sue Mason at Crafters are needed for the Red- LIVONIA CHURCHILL under age 12 free.For more available at no additional 15 at the church, Wayne and .> 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia ford Suburban League's annual The Livonia Churchill High information, call (313) 432-5603. charge. For more information, Hunter roads, Westland. Round • 48150, or by fax at (313) 591- Fall Festival of Fashion show, School PTSA will have its sixth call (313) 464-1041 or (248) 478- tables cost $20; long tables are 7279. For more information, call beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 22, at annual arts and crafts show 10 2395. $25. For an application, call Ray (313) 953-2131. LIVONIA YMCA Burton Manor, 27777 School a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the The deadline for the 13th annual SS. SIMON AND JUDE or Jackie Gagnon at (313) 722- ST. THEODORE craft, Livonia. For an application school, 8900 Newburgh Road, Livonia Family YMCA's Mulber The Mother Cabrini Guild of Ss. 7225. • St. Theodore's Confraternity of or more information, call Peggy Livonia. For more information, ry Holiday Market has been Simon and Jude Church will GRACE LUTHERAN Christian Women will hold their at (810) 477-8902 or Margaret at call (313) 523-0022 or (313) 523- extended to Sept- 15. The mar Exhibitors are waited for Grace (313) 261-3737. sponsor its 15th annual arts and annual Busy Bee Boutique craft 9200. ket will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. crafts boutique 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lutheran Church's annual art show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at ST. JUDE CIRCLE ST. MEL'S 1 at the YMCA, 14255 Stark Nov. 8 at the church, 32500 and craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the church, 8200 N. Wayne The St. Jude Circle of St. Robert Crafters are needed for St. Mel's Road, Livonia. Cost is $70 for a Palmer Road, west of Merriman Nov. 15. Booth sizes are 6 by 9 •; Road, Westland. Table rental is Bellarmine Church will have a annual fall arts and crafts show 10- foot by 8-foot booth. Tables Road, Westland. Table space (8 feet and 8 by 10 feet. Call Tina ; $20. For information, call (313) craft show Oct. 25 at the church, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 in the are available for $12. For more feet by 2 1/2 feet) costs $25. Call Greniewicki at (313) 591-3099 or 425-4421 between 9 a.m. and 5 271010 W. Chicago at Inkster information, call the Y at (313) (313) 464-2727 for more informal p.m. Monday-Friday. school gymnasium, 7520 Inkster Winnie at (313) 722-8098 or Road, Redford. For more infor Road, Dearborn Heights. For- 261-2161, Ext. 310. (313) 722-1343. tion. '; GARDEN CITY AFROTC mation, call Joann at (313) 937- table information or an applica LIVONIA STEVENSON KETTERING ELEMENTARY UVONIA FRANKLIN Crafters are needed for the Gar 0226 or Josie at (313) 522-2963. tion, call (313) 261-6881 or (313) The Livonia Franklin High den City High School AFROTC 274-6270. Crafters are wanted for Livonia The Kettering PTA will have its ABUNDANT LIFE Stevenson high School's Holiday 11th annual craft show 9 a.m. to School Patriots Club will sponsof craft show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. The Abundant Life Church of MADONNA UNIVERSITY a craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 at the high school, 6500 Mid- Happening craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the school, 1200 God is accepting applications for Madonna University will hold its 4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the school, S. Hubbard, Westland. For more Nov. 15, at the school, 31000 Joy dlebelt Road, Garden City. For table rental for its annual Angel 13th annual holiday arts and Road, Livonia. For more infor space information, call Jerry at 33500 W. Six Mile Road, Livo information, call Kathy at 722- ic Boutique from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. crafts showcase 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. nia. 10- by 10-foot or 6- by 16- 7433 or Jamie at 467-8085. mation, call'(313) 425-0603. (313) 427-2540. Oct. 25. 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SHOOK inaugural winner of the High School STAFF WRITER BASEBALL Coach of the Week award. ' The Seattle Mariners raised their money offer — so Ryan Anderson Filiatraut, making his varsity decided to get down to business. money. coaching debut, was honored after Anderson became a Mariner on Mon "His big money will be coming after Churchill ended a 28-game losing he's earned it," Gus Anderson said. "It's streak Friday with a 26-8 victory over day when he agreed to an estimated $2 million to $2.2 million signing bonus — probably a good way to go anyway. Redford Union. It was Churchill's sec Let's earn some of this money." ond win in the 1990s. less than he wanted but more than Seattle originally offered. Seattle is getting what scouts "It was a great win for us," described as a clone of Randy Johnson, Churchill athletic director Marc Hage "They came up (with their offer)," Ryan's father and advisor, Gus Ander a fearsome left-hander who is one of said. "John has the players thinking the most dominating pitchers in the positively and has generated a lot of son, said Tuesday. "But they stuck to their guns. game. enthusiasm for this football team." "You're looking at a kid with size, Each week throughout the season, "But we're ending up happy. It's a coordination and athletic ability," said one coached that best develops his helluva chunk of money for a young Ken Madeja, the Seattle scout who players' character, discipline and foot kid. The main thing is he had to get to began watching Anderson before he ball skill will be recognized for his work. He couldn't let that money go attracted national attention at Dear commitment to the team, school and and go on to college. born Divine Child. community. The winner is selected by "He missed out on rookie league "But the big thing," Madeja said, "is a panel of three sports writers — (baseball), which we had hoped he that you don't see many kids who are Mick McCabe of the Detroit Free would do. However the (Arizona) that coordinated for his size. Press, Jane Bos of the Grand Rapids Instructional League is starting Sept. "He's throwing 94-95 MPH right now Press and Hugh Bernreuter of the 16th. He's leaving next Tuesday for and in the next couple of years he Saginaw News. that." should be able to add 3-4 miles on that The weekly winners receive a $500 The signing, though less than the once he gets stronger physically." donation to their school's football pro family would have liked, still made the The signing whisks Anderson out of gram and will be honored Dec. 21 at Westland native the best-paid No. 19 the limelight in Detroit, where the fam the Lions-Jets game at the Pontiac choice in draft history and was equal to ily felt his off-field actions attracted too Silverdome. or better than signing bonuses paid the much attention. fourth and fifth selections in the draft. "It's over with," Gus Anderson said. "We decided to go ahead and sign," "The Detroit papers were terrible to Youth baseball tryouts Gus Anderson said. "It'll be better for Ryan. They insisted on assassinating Ryan all the way around. Seattle is one his character in public. That's nasty. The Michigan Lake Area Rams will great team. They will treat Ryan well." hold baseball tryouts for players (who We know what kind of kid we've got." The 6-foot-10 Anderson got a nice Anderson will report to the instruc remain 17 on July 31, 1998) on Sun sweetener in his contract — an invita day, Sept. 21 at Oakland University. tional league for a week's worth of tion to spring training with Seattle practice and getting into shape. Which For more information, call George next year and a chance to learn first Drallos at (248) 394-1149, Rich Hynes he'll need because he pitched less than hand from his idol, 'The Big Unit,' 40 innings this summer while negotia at (248) 623-6538 or Dave Mitchell at Randy Johnson. (248) 620-9697. tions dragged on. "That's rare," said Gus Anderson, Then comes five weeks of games with who also wrangled four years at the the six Arizona-based teams. 3-on-3 soccer champs University of Michigan or the equiva "Ron Romanick, who pitched in the lent for his son. "Ryan's looking for big leagues and is our roving pitching Five members of the Livonia Youth ward to that, too. instructor, will be in charge," Madeja Soccer League Express, an under-13 "It's going to give him the chance to said. "Ryan will work on mechanics boys soTcer team, has qualified for the talk and maybe get some ideas from with the other pitching coaches." National 3-on-3 Soccer Tournament Randy Johnson." Anderson was 5-2 with a 0.68 ERA in January in Florida. The family flew to Seattle for a and two saves for Divine Child. Three The five players, who won qualify Wednesday press conference, after REBECCA COOK of his wins were no-hitters and he had ing tourneys in Birmingham (July 12- which it remained to watch the 133 strikeouts in 51^ innings. 13) and Indiana (Aug. 16-17), include Mariners play the hometown Detroit $2 million kid: Westland's Ryan Anderson, a first-round pick of "Now it's up to him," the youngster's Bobby Geisinger, Jake Horgan, Jere Tigers. the Seattle Mariners, will finally launch his professional career. father said. "He's got a lot of work my Horgan, Elisha Sage and Vimlesh Detroit General Manager Randy ahead of him. He's just a young kid Shukla. Smith said before the draft four factors by either the signability issue or was they thought they couldn't come going into the work force. He's just a figured into.their selection and, while reports of the player's behavior (Smith up with enough money. raw talent at this point in his life. signability was one of them, they did said those reports were not a factor in "But we didn't put a dollar value on "As far as the money, that's another Soccer runners-up not feel the Andersons would ask for the Tigers' decision) because 18 teams Ryan until a few weeks ago." story. We're ending up being happy •The Livonia YMCA Meteors, an the moon. passed on the tall left-hander. Seattle originally offered $1.3 million with what he got. It's now up to Ryan under-17 Littles Caesars Premier The Tigers ended up taking Matt "Everybody had him rated No. 1," while the Anderson family, represented to prove that he is a No. 1 draft choice." League team, finished second in their Anderson (no relation) with the first Gus Anderson said. "Everybody consid by Alan and Randy Hendricks, coun Time, as usual, will have the final division weekend at the Palatine, 111. pick in the draft. At press time they ered him and (Florida State outfielder) tered with $2.6. say. Celtic Labor Day Tournament. had not come to terms iwith the relief J.D. Drew No. 1. Mariners' President Chuck Arm Members of the Meteors, coached ace from Rice University. "The Tigers wanted to draft him. We strong told Anderson "as much as we Brad Emons also contributed to this by Mike McGrath, include: Vanessa Other clubs must have been put off know that. The onlV reason they didn't want Ryan, we can't do that kind of report. Byerle, Kersten Conklm* Mary Gignac, Susan Hill, Sara Lizbinski, Becky Peterson, Lindsay Pfeifer, In hot pursuit GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Natalie Pickelhaupt, Jill Richardson, Paula Shureb and Stacey Supanich, all of Livonia; Tiffanie Hembrough, Westland; Jamie Jakacki, Farming- ton Hills; Julia DiPonio, Novi; Spartans show form Andrea Deshong, Becky Guibord, Jane Hefferan and Lindsay Theisen, Dearborn. The assistant coach and trainer is Derrick Steele. •The Livonia Y Meteors, a under- at Kensington meet 16 girls team, reached the finals recently of the Romeo Peachfest, allowing only one goal in the prelimi nary round before losing a hard- Churchill gains 7th in 32-team field fought game in the championship. Members of the Meteors include: BY BRAD EMONS and McNeilance are fourth-year Alexis Bowman, Allison Curd, Lori- STAFF WRITER seniors. anrie DeDomenico, Laura Hucal, Livonia Stevenson did little to dispel "In Andrea's case it's a matter of Kristen Katcherian, Stephanie Laud- its No. 1 ranking in girls cross country maturity," Stevenson coach Paul Holm- er-Goft Beth Poulos, Kelly Ross, Patti by winning the 32-team West Bloom- berg said. "Last year her goal was to be Sullivan, Melissa Sultana, Kara field Invitational championship Satur on the varsity. Her goal this year is to Tweadey, Kelly Upton, Carly day at Kensington Metropark. be the best runner and to be as good as Wads worth, Dana Wantin, Katie The Spartans, who have finished sec she can possibly be. And after the first Westfall and Leah Winiesdorffer. ond in the state Class A cross country couple of meets she's done that. She The Meteors are coach by Bob meet the past two seasons, unseated has confidence and it's no surprise to Westfall and Pete Vladovich. The defending West Bloomfield champion me she's made this kind of leap." manager is Randy Upton. \ Beaumont, Ohio and Class A champ Travis, who was fourth in Class A •• ••'.'. ' ' Sterling Heights Stevenson to win the last November, is recovering from a ci'own. stress fracture suffered near the end of Cage wheelers wanted Stevenson had 62 points, followed by track season. The Westland Wizard*, which Beaumont (130), Brighton (144), Birm "She's been mending this summer placed second in last year's Class C ingham Seaholm (160), Sterling and she didn't run at all until the mid state championship, will hold and Heights Stevenson (168) Saline (189) dle of July — she took six weeks off." open practice and tryput from 7:30- and Livonia Churchill (208). Holmberg said. "Gradually she's been 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bailey Cen And although teams such as Rock- working back. She's going four days per ter, • •• • • ford, Grosse Pointe South and Ann week and will probably now start going Players under-16 are also wanted to Arbor Pioneer went elsewhere, Steven five. participate in starting a junior son gave notice it is the team to beat in "I was very happy with what she did. league, (You must have a waiver Class A this season. When she's 100 percent she goes hard signed by a parent or guardian to be Beaumont's Lindsay Numastil was the first mile, but Saturday 1 told her eligible.) , • - the individual winner. She covered the to stay with Kelly (McNeilance) and 5,000-meter course in 19 minutes, 50 Andrea. We tried to run her conserva Sponsorship is also needed. For tively." more, information, call or leave a mes seconds. sage for Margaret or Barb at (313) Stevenson, meanwhile, had three in Rounding out the Spartans' varsity 722-7620. the top 10 led by second-place finisher contingent was junior Christy Tzilos, Andrea Parker (19:55.3), third-place 24th (21:11.1); junior Kim McNeilance, 8TATT PHOTO BtJMjAQOrtLD finisher Kelly Travis (19:57.8) and 25th (21:16.3); junior Katie Sherron. Area golf divots eighth-place finisher Kelly McNeilanco 31st (21:30.6); and senior Danielle Har Sprirtt racds Westland John Glenn's Jeff SHelby (front), who ris, 37th (21:36.8). Steve Robinson, 12, of Livonia, (20:21.0). hadthe Rockets'only'goal, breakstothe ball ahead of Livo Parker, who is emerging as one of "The most amazing and gratifying carded ark ace on the 130-yard, No. 12 thing about this meet is that we could hole on July 30 at Oasis Golf Center. nia Franklin's Mike Vega, See boys soccer roundup on C4. the state's top runners, is a sophomore who ran varsity last year, while Travis •jt Please seo GIRLS MEET, 04 wvaw^vq ^m^ mmm C2(LW) The Observer/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Hat trick for Farmington teams PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Injury-bug BY DAN O'MEARA in the win over Mackenzie. PICKS: The 8TAFF WRITER GRID PICKS Rockets are fueled for another win. can't block Ply, Salem (0-1) at Northvllle (0-1): Shamrocks go Five Observerland teams will Both teams try to rebound from opening be involved in games matching less last season, had their losing streak losses, but both played pretty good unbeaten football teams this extended to 10 games by Livonia opponents, too. Salem lost to Belleville, Ocelots, 2-1 weekend, and three of them are Churchill, 28-6. Woodhaven also was one of the Mega Red favorites, 20-7; Farmington schools. unsuccessful in its opener but managed and Northville was the only w LA A team to air for win, It was a clean sweep for the to score 22 points in a 13-point loss to to lose to a KVC school, preseason co- Wyandotte, which is expected to chal favorite South Lyon (along with • COLLEGE SOCCER Farmington in the opening week lenge Fordson for the Mega-Red title. Brighton), 26-17. The Rocks beat the — the first time that's happened PICKS: The Warriors cage the Panthers. Mustangs on a late field goal last year, in more than a decade. Redford CC (1-0) at A.A. Pioneer (0- 17-14. PICKS: Northville squares its Injuries, injuries, injuries. Farmington Harrison defeated 1): The Shamrocks looked pretty good record with a win. stop Pershing That's the easiest way to sum Oxford as expected, 28-15, but Saturday night at the Silverdome as Farmington (1-0) at W.L Western (1- up Schoolcraft College's soccer Farmington and North Farming- they steamrolled Detroit Pershing in typ 0): The last time these teams met seasons, both men and women. ton pulled off upsets (if you ical CC fashion, 35-6. The Shamrocks (1994). the Falcons won, 2110, and Warriors drop opener, 41-6 The men were deeper to begin believe the Observer predictions) recovered quickly from the shock of hav went on to have their best season in a with, and so survived a bit bet ing the opening kickoff returned 90-plus decade with a 6-3 record. Junior quarter Detroit Pershing's Donny The Shamrocks closed out with impressive victories. yards for a Pershing touchdown and led back Scott Kneller had a good debut as ter. Last Saturday, the Ocelots Farmington's 24-7 win over Scott returned the opening the scoring with 3:18 left in scored twice in the second half, 24-6 at halftime. Surprisingly, CC Farmington rallied from a 7-0 deficit to the third quarter when Novi and North Farmington's passed for 161 yards, Including a touch beat Novi and avenge a 28-7 loss last kickoff Saturday against Red then held off a late Lakeland CC 41-0 thrashing of Hartland down to Don Slankster, The Pioneers, year. The Warriors, who crushed Mllford ford Catholic Central 96 yards Dueweke ended a 60-yard six- comeback to post a 2-1 victory at helped the Western Lakes Activ meanwhile, gave up a lot of points In a 49-19, are the defending Class AA for a touchdown. play drive with a one-yard Lakeland. ities Association go 4-1 against 48-19 loss to East Lansing. PICKS: CC champions and have another strong The good news for Pershing dive. The win boosted SC's record to the Kensington Valley Confer goes to 2-0. team led by senior quarterback Frank is Scott got five more chances Tubaro was 2-for-3 through 3-2 overall, 2-0 in Region 12 play. Stanford. PICKS: The Falcons are better, ence. N. Farmington (1-0) at Uv. Churchill to return kickoffs. The bad the air on the drive, complet "We played well," said SC (1-0): When these teams met a year but the Warriors will win. The other teams in games that news is each kick-off came ing a 16-yard pass to men's coach Van Dimitriou. ago. it was a contest between wlnless after a CC score. Slankster and a 34-yard toss will pair 1-0 teams this week are teams; this year It's the battle of the "They're a good team, a solid Livonia Churchill, which plays SATURDAY GAMES The Shamrocks recovered to Joe Jonna. team. I'm still not quite happy unbeaten. The Raiders scored twice In (air times 1 p.m. unless noted) North Farmington, and Redford the final minute last year to earn their from the early deficit to score Slankster finished with with our midfield and forward Thurston, only victory. 27-14. North turned in the five unanswered touchdowns three catches for 74 yards. play, but we've been mixing it up biggest surprise of opening week when Crestwood (1-0) at Thurston (1-0), and win the season opener in CC had 20 first downs to a lot. Overall, it was a good opening noon: The Eagles are off and running week for yours truly and Observ it plastered Hartland 41-0 and avenged the Prep Bowl, 35-6, at the the Doughboys' six. Pershing This week, for the first time a 3S6 defeat in the '96 opener. Senior after stomping Taylor Kennedy in their er colleague Brad Emons. Dan season opener, 3O-0. The combination Pontiac Silverdome. had 20 yards rushing and 45 all season, we've got just about tailback Kirk Moundros led the charge The Shamrocks had their passing. all our players back." O'Meara was 15-2, missing on with 240 yards rushing and four touch of Nick Dedeluk {through the air) and the/aforementioned Farmington downs. Churchifl ended a 28-game los Brad Meece (on the ground) led typically effective running Senior linebacker Joe Sgroi Dimitriou has been without games (How does the Farming- ing streak In coach John Filiatraut's Thurston to the win. The Eagles have to attack, and believe it or not, led the Shamrocks with nine Billy Krips, Pete Lechowicz (from ton sports editor do that?), and debut by beating Redford Union, 26-8. contain Crestwood backs Ramsey Saab threw for more than they tackles, two unassisted. John Livonia Stevenson), Shaun Pratt, Senior Dave Derigiotis rushed for 143 (two scores) and Robert ^kers (100 gained on the ground. Abshire had six tackles, Jim Bullock (Stevenson) and Epons 13-4. yards) who played big roles in a 20-3 I'Here's the scoop on this week's yards and two scores. PICKS: The When was the last time that including one sack. Cessante Mike Dean for all or part of the Raiders keep it going. defeat, of Garden City. Thurston won last season thus far. All but Dean are action: year, 36-19. PICKS: Thurston stays happened at CC? had five tackles and a fumble w\ Uv. Stevenson (0-1) at Uv. Franklin unbeaten. CC senior quarterback recovery. ready to go, and Dean should be (1-0): Both teams were outgained in within a week. W.L Central (1-0) at Farm. Harrison Adam Tubaro had an impres Jason Hamilton punted %\ FRIDAY GAMES their season openers, but the Patriots (1-0): The Hawks will have to play a lit sive debut, completing seven twice for an average of 43.5 After a scoreless first half •! (all times 7:30 p.m. unless noted) managed to win while the Spartans did tle better, especially on defense, than against Lakeland, SC's Travis n't. Franklin was outgained 282-155 by of nine passes for 161 yards yards. they did in their 28-15 win over Oxford. Miller (Redford Catholic Central) ;;ddrden Cfty (0-1) at Edsel Ford (1-0), Lincoln Park but won 13-8 when junior and one touchdown. The •HARPER WOODS 41, LUTH. Central crushed perennial KVC doormat 3:30 p.m.: The Cougars are coming off a Brad Tibas returned a fumble 44 yards Shamrocks gained 151 yards WESTLAND 6: It wasn't quite what — normally a keeper but now Lakeland as it usually does, 44-0, but 2f>3 loss to Crestwood in which Mike for a score in the fourth quarter. Dear rushing, led by senior fullback Gary Kamin expected in his head playing forward — intercepted a the Vikings are expected to be a con probers 35-yard-field goal accounted born won the yardage battle (213-153) Lakeland defender's errant pass tender in the WLAA. Running behind a Chris Dueweke with 91 yards coaching debut Saturday for Luther for their only points. The Thuhderbirds and the battle on. the scoreboard (21-7) and converted it into a goal and a big line with bookend tackles (290 and on 18 carries and three touch an High Westland. didn't exactly set the sports world on with Stevenson, which lost only to 1-0 SC lead at the 55 minute 310 pounds). Central tailback Nathan downs. Host Harper Woods, 8-2 last fire but managed a 19-17 win over Madi- Franklin (29-7), John Glenn and Harrison mark. Bruce rushed for 168 yards and four year, racked up 333 yards on the sdn Heights Bishop Foley. PICKS: Ford last year. PICKS: Emons is standing It looked like the Sham scores. PICKS: The Hawks are at home; Twenty minutes later, Ryan hfis no clunkers in its garage. with the Spartans, but O'Meara is being rocks would be content with ground en route to a convincing go with Harrison. Konley (Plyin"»uth Salem) took a * Fordson (1-0) at Wayne (0-1), 7 p.m.: patriotic. just the run early, scoring on Metro Conference victory. Clarencevllle (0-1) at Lutheran North throw-in from Kevin Fritz and It* appears the Tractors have another John Qlenn (1-0) at Ply. Canton (0-1): a 12-play 61-yard drive Last year. Harper Woods pinned (1-0): Despite Walter Ragland's 136 drilled a shot into the upper cor good team as quarterback Carlos Smith The Rockets opened with a 37-8 rout of capped by Dueweke's three- the only defeat on Lutheran West- yards rushing and Craig Rose's 189 ner of the net, making it 2-0 in arid Fordson dominated Divine Child, 31- Detroit Mackenzie, but senior quarter yards passing, the Trojans fell a point yard run. Dueweke had eight land's 8-1 season with a 16-14 sea SC's favor. 8. The Zebras, who have a new quarter back Justin Berent hurt a knee in the short in their opener, losing to Liggett. carries for 37 yards on the son-opening win. back for the first time since 1992 fol process. The injury isn't believed to be Lakeland rallied for a goal 27-26. They will try to go over the top drive, which was kept alive "We just didn't show up mental lowing the graduation of Lorenzo Guess, serious; however, it's doubtful he will with eight minutes left, but the and win this week against the Mus with a 10-yard pass from wHll try to rebound from a 33-12 drub- play this week. The Chiefs, who lost 41- ly," Kamin said. "There really was Ocelots controlled play the rest of tangs, who edged Lutheran East, 10-7. b(hg by Adrian. PICKS: The Tractors are 7 to Monroe, have a big challenge trying Tubaro to tight end Nick n't anything good anywhere on the PICKS: Emons takes Clarenceville; the way — thanks in part to the in high gear. to stop Glenn running backs Reggie Brzezinski on third down and field." O'Meara sides with North. strong defensive play of sweeper Woodhaven (0-1) at Redford Union (0- Spearmon (182 yards/one TD) and seven. Senior Frank Hess had 176 yards Liggett (1-0) at Luth. Westland (0-1), Chris Jaskolski (Salem). 1), 7 p.m.: The Panthers, who were win- Antonio Gibson (109 yards/three TDs) in 18 carries and two touchdowns, 2 p.m.: The Warriors will have to contain The first of Aaron Rock's Liggett tailback Kevin Espy, who rushed five extra points made the including a 70-yard run. Junior Lee SC women tie one for 126 yards, caught three passes for score 7-6. Dorchak added 137 yards in 19 car The Lady Ocelots have been 74 yards and scored four touchdowns in The Shamrocks unleashed ries and two TDs. battling the same injury prob a 27-26 win over Clarenceville. The play their passing attack the next Lutheran Westland's lone TD lems the SC men's team has, ing field should be a little more even possession as Tubaro tossed a came at the end of the second only with a shorter roster to after Lutheran westland's 41-6 loss to 46-yard scoring strike to tight quarter when junior quarterback Metro Conference favorite Harper work with. IF.--.--V* --!-:-T^.c'-- .-••-.--.* • Gordie Engel scored on a 38-yard Woods. PICKS: The Knights have shin end Don Slankster with 1:41 The result: "I think we've had t-W ing armor. left in the first quarter for a run. one game that we've gone the Borgess (1-0) at N. Adams-Jerome, 14-6 lead. Harper Woods, a playoff team whole way with 11 players," said •^nr^MM^'.-A. t^rsM'm 7:30 p.m.: The Spartans picked up The Shamrocks built the last year, led 27-6 at intermission. coach Bill Tolstedt. "I don't think where they left off last season, whipping lead to 28-6 at halftime, The Warriors, who had only seven I've ever had a team with this ' *'>Xf*y*ft.^-::-:- :••* Ecorse. Borgess opened and closed the adding an 86-yard scoring offensive possessions, rushed for many injuries. So far, good for •sf-.v'ri-.-..'./.'. 1996 campaign with lopsided wins over drive and another touchdown just 94 yards. Engel was one of 11 tune has not yet smiled upon us." the Red Raiders. The Spartans venture qpurtesy of a bad snap on a passing, three of which were drops, Of course, that's about as many into the south-central region of the • ••".'v--' punt before the first half for 8 yards. state to play the Rams, who lost 12-0 to as he's had on his roster until -, •••mr&m vli Reading in their first game. North ended. Defensively, Lutheran Westland this week. Just added were Adams has nine starters back from last The long drive was capped was led by Chris O'Brien and Mike Melissa Antieau and Kaleigh • /mm i-m' year's 7-2 team, led by quarterback by a 12-yard run by Josh Baltz with eight tackles apiece. KociszW8ki, the latter whom is a Kevin Kittle (6-1, 195). The Rams had Christenson with 6:22 left. A Bob Fox added seven tackles and a keeper from South Lyon, and her four coaches in five years until Stan pair of first-down passes - a fumble recovery. Dan Anderson and addition is a welcome one. Start k^^-g Drewno took over two years ago. PICKS: 12-yard catch by Slankster Matt Meyer also recovered fum ing keeper Samantha Swinkey Emons predicts a successful trip for the and a 38-yard grab by Justin bles. suffered a leg injury that could Spartans, but O'Meara says the Rams keep her out for two weeks. spoil the weekend for Borgess. Cessante - advanced the ball Lutheran Westland returns to Last weekend at the College of St. Agatha (0-1) at Plckford (0-1), to the 12. action Saturday at home against The CC defense held the Grosse Pointe Woods University- DuPage Tournament in Glen 7:30 p.m.: The Aggies are on the road Ellyn, 111,, SC lost 4-1 to Mer- again when they travel to the Upper Doughboys without a first Liggett, a 27-26 winner last week Peninsula to take on the Panthers, who down in three plays and a bad over Livonia Clarenceville. amec CC, then tied Florissant Valley CC 2-2. defeated St. Agatha last year, 28-6. The snap on the punt gave the "Liggett threw the ball like crazy Aggies held Holy Redeemer, which was Shamrocks a first down on last week and they're a little faster In Saturday's loss to Meramec, -" Ikkets at The Palate 8, Pint Knob Box Ollicc* ond - '. unbeaten in the regular season and their 12. than Harper Woods," Kamin said. "I the Ocelots managed to keep it ,< Chorge: (248)645 6666 or fall (248)3770100. made the state playoffs last year, to a truly feel we could'have beaten close until the last 15 minutes. It touchdown but lost, 7-0. It was an Four plays Jater, Dueweke was 1-1 at the half, SC getting its improvement over a 2&0 defeat in '96. scored on a fourth-down and Harper Woods if we had shown up. I goal from Lisa Tolstedt. Mer Rapid River, meanwhile, relied over one on the Doughboys three feel we have a better chance this amec got a goal 10 minutes into Plckford, 37-0, PICKS:' The Aggfes bring for a 22-point halftime lead. week if we're into it mentally." back a victory. the second half, then added two 1^¾^¾ J^^WI pniH »w w^w Mvfvri more down the stretch. In the tie against Florissant Emergency Installation Available Valley last Sunday, SC had a 2-0 lead at halftime, with goals by Jenny Worley and Julie Majews- UIT f IEIIEUC ki, but couldn't hold on because of injury problems. Once again, the Ocelots finished the game Ifllt vLEIflEnJ with eight players due to /-^/-¾¾¾ mmw injuries. Do It YoiJi$elf and Save Both Florissant Valley goals came In the final 15 minutes. mmmLMmrm VINYL SIDING SIDING "I have to say, they really do )1 NoBilling stick together," said Tolstedt of WHITE AND COLORS WORLD his team, now 0-34. /A No Payment^ 50 Year Warranty I3 5 M•,,.»-','J'*. . 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Shannon Faber in Tuesday's non-league Gusick stole the Wyandotte inbounds "You know how high school athletics •LUTHERAN EAST 56, C'VILLE 9: The Sarah Kutschinski led Pioneer game hosted by the Cougars. pass after King's basket and was fouled are made up of incidents and memo Trojans Metro Conference season got in scoring with 16 points, but it Morrill scored 21 and Warner added hard to the floor as she swooped tn for a nes?" Coach Ron Gent2 said. "This is off to a rocky start Tuesday night with a was the work of 6-foot senior 19 to combine for 40 of the Patriots' layup. She made one of the two free one of those I'd like to forget." 47-point loss to Harper Woods Lutheran point-guard Julie Epton (14 points. Senior forward Lon Jendrusik throws and Wyandotte's off-balance Jenny Schulz scored nine points while East on the road. Livonia Clarenceville points) which doomed Ladywood. scored all eight of her points in the first buzzer shot was no good. Sharon Greer and Anna Schwecke had coach Rosie Marano didn't pull any "We're not used to playing half for the Patriots. Wyandotte. 1-2 overall, jumped out to six apiece for Lutheran Westiand in both punches about her team's performance. against a 6-foot point guard," Warner made rtfne of 12 free throws a 12-8 lead but Stevenson took a 24 22 schools' Metro Conference opener. :We didn't come to play," she said. Ladywood coach Andrea Gorski along with playing a strong floor game. halftime edge and was up 33-29 after Lutheran Westiand is now 0-4 overall "We had a tack of hustle and a lack of said. "They (Pioneer) played an The rest of the team scored only four three periods. while University-Liggett is 1-2. Junior intensity out there. We didn't execute extended zone. Defensively she points. The Spartans made all but five of point guard Karah Knope led Liggett any of the fundamentals. There was no Talbot had a career high 19 points their 25 foul shots to just 7-oM3 free with 13 points. boxing out. no teamwork 3t all." (Epton) is the key to their team and nine rebounds and Faber scored a throw shooting for the home team. and offensively she is their key. •ST. AL'S 19, ftURON VALLEY 17: Lutheran East took a 16-3 lead after career-high 15 points to combine for 34 Eight girls scored led by King's 11 The Hawks couldn't get off the last sec the first quarter and added to its lead She's a great player." of Garden City's point total. points. Junior forward Stephanie Dulz ond shot they needed to tie or win. the three following periods. Senior guard Kelly Jeffery The rest of the team scored only six scored seven and had 10 rebounds Instead they suffered their first loss Clarenceville failed to score in the third paced Ladywood with 15 points, points. while Gusick scored seven and had five of the season in three games desptte period. including three triples. Senior GC is winless in two starts, while steals. holding St. Alphonsus scoreless m the "We played very poorly." said Mara forward Jenny Lachapelle added Franklin is 2-2 overall. Colleen Brenneman was six of six second quarter. no. whose team is 2-2 overall. "I think 10 points and 10 rebounds for •STEVENSON 49, WYANDOTTE 47: from the line. Sara Tacia scored eight points for this is the lowest we can get." the Blazers, who trailed by only Good things generally come from good • LIGGETT 39, LUTH. WESTLAND 34: Huron Valley Lutheran to lead all scorers Rachael Koernke was Clarenceville s six at intermission, 32-26. work, Not much question what the Warriors' but the Hawks made only eight of 40 leading sccner with four points. Ladywood is 1-2 overall, while Livonia Stevenson is learning that les STAFF PHOIO BY TOM HAWLEY son of life this season as they've helped Pioneer, a state Class A quarter- their team to a 4-1 start. Leading scorer: Sara finalist a year ago, is 4-1. Sophomore forward Katie King took \v± Tacia pumps in two of her In other games: an inbounds pass in the paint and Bring Hope Home eight points in Huron Val •FRANKLIN 52, GARDEN CITY 45: scored to give her team a 48-47 lead ley's 19-17 loss to St. Al's. Maybe a Gus Macher format would have and freshman guard Lindsay Gusick's Foster or Adopt been more appropriate for Tuesday's late free throw sealed the two-point win m Northwood rules Madonna tourney; Michigan Family Independence Agency 1(800)632-4180 WHAC honors freshman Malewski Madonna University's volley nine blocks; and Rayna Vert ball team managed to survive • VOLLEYBALL with 29 kills (.328 percentage), pool play losing just one of 13 six aces, a team-best eight solo games in Saturday's 10-team blocks and 16 block assists. Madonna Invitational. But the sity 15-9, 15-8, 11-15, 15-10. 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"We (21:40.0) and Erin Thomas, North tcofit: Oerek Spicer, 40; Bjrfon McCoy, have kids here for the fourth 48th (21:46.4). 41; Brandon finkel. 44; Mike Burnett, 45; Greg Westland John Glenn repeated in Saturday's West Bloomfield had Jon Berman finish 22nd in year and they have the same In the Class C-B Division, KoiJowski. 46. Jackson Lumen Christi, led Qi«nn» dual meet record: 3-0. as boys champions of the eight- Invitational held at Kensington's 17:25.4. type of attitude — they're UVONIA CHURCHILL 202 team Dearborn Invitational Metropark. Stevenson, 22nd in the team going to outwork everybody by individual winner Jenny WALLED LAKE WESTERN 205 cross country meet hosted Satur Mil ford Lakeland, led by Mike standings with 490, had Romeo and the young kids have Ziegler (21:00.8), took the Sept. 8 at Idyl Wytd bought into that." team title with 87 points. Churchill scoreret Chris lavaque, 39; Tom day by Dearborn High. GoVs first-place time of 16:30.3, transfer Joe Verellen take 46th Fitistephens, 40; Carl Routiahn, Tom Sherman, The Rockets scored 33 points took the team title with 123 in 17:52.2. Depth is also something Lutheran High Westland was EvanChall. 41 each. followed by Dearborn (50), Tren points. In Class B-C, Jackson Lumen Holmberg can draw from with 12th with 329 and Farming- Western scorers: Chris King. Terence Wllker- ton (93), Redford Union (120), Rounding out the top seven Christi took the team title with the likes of Leslie Knapp, ton Hills Harrison was 16th s«n. 38 each (co-medaJIsts); John Sarris. Randy with 511. Burt, Jeff Wolf, 43 each. Dearborn Edsel Ford (122), teams were Traverse City (164), 87 points. Julie Sachau and Delia Churchill's dual meet record: 1-1 overall. Birmingham Groves (141), Grand Ledge (176), Troy Athens Lutheran High Westland was Dumitrescu. Jessica Montgomery of FARMINOTON HILLS HARRISON 210 Wayne Memorial (162) and Ypsi- (222), Redford Catholic Central 13th with 276 as Andy Ebendick "Those girls could run on Lutheran Westland was 15th UVONIA CHURCHILL 212 most varsity teams," Holm in 22:54.7, while Harrison's Sept 4 at San Marino lanti(170). (223), Ann Arbor Pioneer (236) took 33rd (18:33.9); Chris Harrison scorers: Jeff Boxmen, Kenny Lee, 39 Dearborn's John Mungai was and Plymouth Salem (242). Latimer, 39th (18:45.7); and Ken berg said. "They are very com Amy Schaner took 18th each (co-medaJIsts); Brian Grohman, 40; Chris the individual winner, covering Block, a senior, was just over Broge, 49th (19:07.7). petitive kids who are pushing (22:58.6) and Lynn Andrze- Soctt, Chad Mines. 46 each. the 5,000-meter course in 17 five seconds behind Cow in On Tuesday, Lutheran West- the top seven." jewski was 37th (24:02.5). Churchill scorers: Evan Chali. 41: Zak Kowal. On Tuesday, Lutheran 42; Cart Routzann. 45; RandaH Boboige, 46; Tom minutes, 57 seconds. 16:35.6. land improved its dual meet Another area team emerg FitzStephens, 48. Justin Keyes of Glenn was sec CC, meanwhile, was led by Joe record to 4-0 by winning a five- ing as a potential state quali Westland finished second in a Harrison'* dual meet record: 20. ond in 18:00. Hubert, who took 28th in school meet at Cass Benton fier is Churchill. tri-meet held at Cass Benton Other Glenn finishers included 17:36.3. Park. The Chargers were led by Park. Paul Galbraith, fourth (18:13); Other Shamrocks in the top 50 Lutheran Westland led the junior Ashley Fillion, who fin Beverly Hills-Detroit Coun GIRLS TENNIS ished sixth in 20:17.1. try Day won the meet with 26 Josh Keyes, fifth (18:25); P.J. included Matt Shannon, who way with 15 points, followed by WtSTlANO JOHN OLENN 7 Wolocko, sixth (18:35); and was 37th (17:45.0) and Mark Beverly Hills-Detroit Country Three others finished in the points followed by Lutheran UVONIA FRANKLIN 1 Kevin Durigon, 16th (19:19. Coleman, who was 42nd Day (45) and Harper Woods (85). top 50 including Renee Westland (41) and Harper Sept. S at John Uenn Kashawlic, 19th (21:04.1); Woods (64). N«. 1 slnjie*: Cherts Bemer (If) defeated NKO!« Wayne's Andy Prieskorn was (17:48.1). Teammate Jeff Haller Host Plymouth Christian Acade Robert, 60. 60; No. fc label Boti (WJG) oaf. leurt seventh in 18:44. and Jim Curtiss took 60th and my and Warren Bethesda did not Jenny Duncan, 41st (21:40.2); Lutheran Westland's finish Conrad, 6-2. 6-0; No. J: Jade Fukuda (WJG) d*f. Karen 66th, respectively. score. and Alison Fillion, 47th ers included Deb Unger, third KolecrJio, 7-5, 6-3; Ne. 4: Pam Sielskl (WJG) Westland John Glenn went down to its side. The ball deflected off of a Shamrock defender in first boys soccer defeat of the young 1997 BOYS SOCCER going into the nefy season Monday to visiting Livonia Franklin, The Pilot*' Jpe Simon made it 2-0 a few minutes 2-1, but the Rockets earned kudos for their later. CC cut the deficit in half with 25 minutes to go performance. "Franklin beat us to the ball. But it was a in the game, but couldn't manage any more offense. "They're a decent team and much real good game. I have no complaints. It's a Simon and Eddie Kiefer added insurance goals for good rivalry and it was a clean game." Warren. BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING improved," Franklin coach Dave Hebestreit • Licensed said. "Their goalie (Justin Ballard) did-a nice •STEVENSON 7, W.L WESTERN 1: Sophomore Mike "The key to the game was that we crossed our out- Master Plumber job. And number eight (John Sterling) and White had two goals and two assists Monday as Uvo sides very well," DeLaSalle coach Thaier Mukhtar said, nia Stevenson {2-1-1 overall) scored five unanswered "We scored all of our goals from the outside. • Ceramic Tile No. 15 (Jeff Ruppel) played very well." goats in the second half at Walled Lake Western. "That's the key to our game, utilizing the whole Installed Glenn is now 4-1 overall, while Franklin Tom Eller, Adam Coulter, Ryan Broderick and broth field.' Quality Materials improved to 3-4. ers Sergio and Tommaso Mainella added the other The Shamrocks fell to 1-1 In the Catholic League's and Workmanship This is the first time we finally came out goals for the defending state Class A champs. Central Oivision and 3-2-2 overall. and played a full game," Hebestreit said. • CHURCHILL S, N. FARMINGTON 2: Rob Bartoletti's De La Salle moved into first place with a 1-0-1 mark "We had a totally different system in place hat trick carried Livonia Churchill (2-0-3 overall) to the in the division. The Pilots 8re 3-1-3 overall. and we put a lot of pressure on them offen victory Monday over visiting North Farmington. •WAYNE 1, CARLSON 1: Ryan Marel's goal with sively" Shawn Murray scored the Chargers' other two goals. three minutes left in the game gave Gibraltar Carlson In the first half, Franklin jumped out to a Dave George and 7oel Stage each contributed two (30-1) a tie Monday with host Wayne Memorial (0-2- 1-0 lead on freshman Ken Douglass' goal on assist. Mike Friedland added one. 1). a back door play after junior Fernando Churchill led 4-0 before North (3-1) scored. Wayne led 1-0 at intermission on Justin Beseler's Cazares dribbled the ball to the corner. On Saturday. Mark Sicilia notched two goals and goal. Five minutes into the second half, Glenn's added one assist as the Chargers won at Rochester. 3- The Zebras' keeper was Matt Arnett. 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Regular performance tickets range What's up: Diana (right, Jea- from $22 to $32. nine Matlow) tries to hear • "Over the Tavern" - by Tom what is being said between Dudzick, a family comedy Sydney (Gary Sekerak of about a boy growing up Catholic In Buffalo, a regional Bloomfield Hills) and Grace Detroit rappers ICP perform theater hit (Sept. 17-Oct. 12) (Trisha Ali) but they're up to at the State Theatre, 2115 • "Three Tall Women by the same thing in the third of Woodward Ave., Detroit. Doors Edward Albee," - a Pulitzer four one-act plays in Neil open 6:30p.m., show 7:30p.m. Prize-winning play about a mother and son, focusing on Simon's comedy "London Tickets $10 in advance, $13 three women at different Suite," opening Sept. 12 at the the day of the show. For more ages {Oct. 22-Nov. 16) Players Guild of Dearborn. information, call (313) 961- • "A Christmas Carol" - by 5451. Charles Dickens with direc tion and adaptation by Charles Nolte, the seasonal Players Guild of SATURDAY favorite returns with Booth '"'-i'ii'i''"' Colman as Scrooge (Nov. 28- Dearborn like Paul Bramel's Dec, 28.) bronze mantle • "Thunder Knocking on the Door" - by Keith Glover, a family for members clock is one of *bluesfcal" with music by the items to be Keb'Mo featuring a guitar cutting contest with a super BY KEELY WYGONIK auctioned at STAFF WRITER Paws for Cele natural being (Jan. 7-Feb. 1) bration an • "What the Butler Saw" - Players Guild of Dearborn opens its event to cele by Joe Or ton, a comedy 70th anniversary Friday with Neil brate the about marriage for adults set Simon's classic "London Suite," a hilari in an Insane asylum (Feb. 11- ous compilation of stories taking place 120th March8) • in one lavish London hotel room. anniversary of • "Murder by Misadventure* The volunteer group, which owns its the Michigan - by Edward Taylor, a murder theater, has been involved in a fund- Humane Soci mystery featuring a spat between mystery writers raising campaign, and recently ety. For tickets (March 18-April 12). installed air-conditioning, and renovat or more infor ed restrooms to make them handicap • "Lost In Yonkere" by Neil accessible. mation, call Sfmon, another Pulitzer Prize BUST PHOTO BY JOHN 8T0WCA.VD "We didn't (313) 872- winner about growing up Players Guild of above a candy store in 1942 want to exclude 3400, ext. 317. On the set: Geoffrey Sherman, artistic director of Meadow Brook Dearborn Yonkers, N.Y. (April 15^1ay people from the Theatre has tried to reach out to other audiences and to offer more 10). audience by not Where: 21730 Madi 'UNDAY diverse material for the core audience. ; being handi son, (southeast cor capped accessi ner of Monroe and ble," said member Outer Drive). Show timee/tlckeU: Mary Porretta of 8 p.m. Fridays and Troy. "We hold a Saturdays: 2:30 50/50 raffle at p.m. Sundays. Tick every perfor ets $10. Students mance." under 18 (with prop For their 70th er Ip), $8 on Sun anniversary sea days. Call (313) 561-TKTS. son, the Players Season schedule; Guild of Dear born is present • 'London Suite" - Friday & Saturday, ing some classics Sept. 12-13; Sept. Jewish Ensemble Theatre pre such as the 19-20; Sept. 26-27; sents "Falsettos"2 p.m. and "Music Man," and and Sunday. Sept. MEADOW BROOK CONTINUES THE TRADITION "1940s Radio 28. A complimenta 7:30 p.m. at the Aaron DeRoy Hour," and some ry "Afterglow" Theatre in West Bloomfield. ^ipiiani » i ii i i , i newer works reception will take place after the open Tickets $13 to $23, call (248) such as "Crimes ing night show, (Fri BY HUGH GALLAGHER versation, he discussed how Meadow Prize winners, Edward Albee's of the Heart," 788-2900. STAFF WRITER "Three Tall Women" and Neil day, Sept. 12) in the Brook fits into the Detroit theater and "Sly Fox." Club Room of the scene, his philosophy of regional the Simon's "Lost in Yonkers"; a musical he theme of this year's Meadow Players Guild Players Guild. Brook Theatre season is "fami ater and the upcoming "family" ori based on the blues, "Thunder Knock ing on the Door"; Joe Orton's comedy of Dearborn • "1940« Radio ly." The season begins with a ented season. Hour" - Friday & T "What the Butler Saw"; a new come draws its audi Catholic family in Buffalo seen Sherman came to Meadow Brook Saturday, Nov. 7-8; dy about growing up Catholic, "Over ence from all through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy after establishing a reputation as over western Nov. 14-15; Nov. 21- both a New York director and a the Tavern"; the murder mystery 22; and Sundays and ends with a Jewish family in Wayne County Nov. 16 and 23. Yonkers seen through the eyes of regional theater director. He came to "Murder By Misadventure"; and the return of Charles Nolte's version of including Livo •'"Sly Fox"-.Friday. two boys in their early teens. the United States from his native nia, Westland, Britain 20 years ago. He has direct Dickens' "Christmas Carol" featur & Saturday, Jan. 9- Artistic director Geoffrey Sherman ing veteran actor Booth Colman. Garden City, Ply 10; Jan. 16-17; Jan. talks about creating an "arc" for this ed soap operas and talk shows for mouth, Canton, 23-24; and Sunday, season and for the past two seasons NBC, off-Broadway shows, free Sherman discovered what hap Downriver and Jan. 18. during which Sherman has tried to lanced around the country and spent pens when you try to change a tradi Dearborn. A • "Crimes of the broaden Meadow Brook's place in four years directing the Portland tion when he tried different versions script committee Heart" - Friday & the family of Detroit-area theaters. Rep in Oregon before coming to of "Christmas Carol." The audience meets regularly Saturday, Feb. 27- 28. March 6-7, As a not-for-profit, professional Meadow Brook. response was loud and negative. to review scripts "We are returning to the original March 13-14, and theater operating under the aus Sherman's first step in developing for consideration, Sunday, March 15. pices of Oakland University, Mead a season is selecting the plays. production that people loved for and also surveys Hot tlx: Jerzy Semkow more than a decade," he said. • "Mualc Man* - ow Brook occupies a special place. "It's done by me as artistic director the audience. Friday & Saturday,, leads the Detroit Sympho It's primary audience has been by reading plays, seeing plays else "I regret having made some people April 24-25; May 1- unhappy.by changing a tradition in Porretta and ny Orchestra as they open white, middle class and suburban. where on both sides of the Atlantic," her husband, 2; May 8-9; May id their1997'$$concertsea But Sherman has tried to reach out Sherman said. "It's also developed a way that they found distasteful. le: and Sundays, . It's like changing a church service." George, met at May 3 and 17, son at Orchestra Hall in to other audiences and to offer more thr6ugh the filter of our mission the University of diverse material for the core audi statement. Our mission statement Audience response is one of" the Detroit where Detroit Sept.11-13 xvith elements that helps Sherman devel ence. He said he wants to create "a commits us to producing works that they were both involved in theater. concerts featuring 13-. grAy audience" for a theater that - illuminate the latter half of the 20th op a season. year-old piano prodigy Mary joined the Players Guild in 1987, welcomes everyone. Century." "I've tried to set up a communica her husband joined a year later. They Helen Huang (is the Sherman relaxed his long, slim Sherman has tried to concentrate tion link, tried to set up a dialogue used to live in Dearborn but now live in body in a rose-colored recliner in a on recent plays that "truly represent with talk back," he said. "I length- Troy, and Mary said the long drive to soloist. Tickets range from p $42 to $17 (box seats $60) trailer dressing room at Meadow our times. Dearborn to stay involved is worth it. call (313) m>3700, Brook Theatre. During a long con This season includes two Pulitzer Please see MEADOW BROOK, E2 "We've formed friendships, which ~ Please sec PLAYERS, E2 • -.* .* i What! 'The Russian Virtuosi," Quest artists: featuring Slava Semyonov and Musica Viva celebrates 'soul' of world culture Musica Viva Natalye Semyonova with Robert Sattler and special International BY FftANK PROVENZANO international concert series has import "He's been called the 'Rubinstein of Concerts pre- guests artists The Ortega- 8TAFF WRITER ed string quartets, flamenco guitarists, •the bayan,"' said Gerova-Ortega, an Soave Quartet presented by sents "The Musica Viva International Con Cultural understanding never comes classical tango and Afro-Peruvian acclaimed international flutist in her certs. In cooperation with the ; easily or quickly. But that hardly dis singing, to name just a few of their acta own right and former student of virtuoso Russian Vir Michigan Accordeoh Society courages Bloomfield Hills-based Musica with a distinctive cosmopolitan flavor. Jean-Pierre Rampal. tuosi," featur When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept, 14 Viva. This Sunday, audiences with an inter The accordion? Arguably, the Rodney ing virtuoso Where: Birmingham Unitarian What Ginka Gerova-Ortega, national auditory appetite will be Dangorfield of instruments among the bayan ist Church, Woodward at lone founder/artistic director, and the many stretched further with 'The Russian Vir refined musical mediums? Slava Semy Pine, Bfoomffeld Hills volunteers of tho nonprofit have in mind tuosi," featuring Russian spouses Well, revolution is in the air. Tfckfttr$l6, prepaid; $18, at is simply to expand cross-cultural, Natalya and Slava Semyonov. Natalya onov (right) the door. (248) 851-6987; understanding by bringing the indige plays the domra while Slava is the A grand sound and his wife •H-: (248) 626-4625; (313) 563- nous sounds of the world to the metro founder of the modern performance Natalya. ^ .1 3376 area. school of tho bayan - a refercnco to the "World music is exploding," said Goro- :i '•(• For the last 11 years, the Musica Viva Russian word for a concert accordion. "~~ Please see MUSICA, K2 "l•:• \ .JL v fltf*tfitotasitaii •••* E2* The Observer/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Meadow Brook from page El ened the preview season to three-year reducing subsidy the Door" featuring a black cast Last year, Meadow Brook Associate involve the audience in the pro designed for the theater to work in a musical play by Keith experimented by sending a road director: duction. We now do three pre down to a zero deficit. The the Glover with music by blues production of the comedy "Beau Debra views for each show and use ater also receives money from artist Keb'Mo. Jest" to several communities up Lynne Wicks comments to clarify what we're the state-supported Michigan Meadow Brook's new associate north. Next spring, Sherman was recently doing. We've made changes Council for Arts and Cultural artistic director is Debra Lynne wants to develop specially based on audience comments.'' Affairs. It does not receive any Wicks, an African-American. designed productions that can be named asso When selecting the plays, National Endowment for the Wicks has performed as an performed inexpensively in ciate direc Sherman tries to find thematic Arts money. actress and directed more than school gymnasiums, libraries tor at Mead links. Sherman is quick to say that 40 regional theater, summer and small theaters. ow Brook "This season the thematic link Meadow Brook Theatre is "more stock and university productions, Theatre. Her is the family in all its glory, func- than just a production line for including Meadow Brook's pro "We want to present the best tionaility and disfunctionality," plays." Since coming to the the duction of "The Piano Lesson." we have to offer," Sherman said. duties will Sherman said. ater, Sherman has been interest "I think we as human beings, Other outreach programs include After selecting several scripts, ed in diversifying the audience as our information network has include special performances for directing Sherman has the artistic and and expanding the theater's out expanded, we've become more school groups, a "Page to Stage" plays, administrative staff read them reach programs. compartmentalized and tribal in literacy program with Pontiac assisting to begin the winnowing process. outlook. Prejudice is the result of and Avondale schools and offer Then the list is shortened again "My briefing when coming ignorance," Sherman said. ing help to other professional with casting based on whether the theater here was to open up the artistic He is committed to other out theater groups in the form of cos and play can afford to produce it. policy and make it more inclu reach programs, particularly tumes, sets and technical exper selection as The theater operates on a $2- sive," he said. "I had built a repu taking Meadow Brook Theatre tise. well as over 1/2 million budget. Sherman said tation in New York for working on the road. • Sherman is dedicated to the seeing that when he arrived two years with playwrights of color." "theater experience." ago up to 85 percent of the bud One of Sherman's early Mead "We have a duty to take our "What we're doing is continu Meadow get was coming from earned ow Brook successes was a criti work elsewhere," Sherman said. ing the tradition of storytelling," Brook The income instead of the usual 60 cally acclaimed production of "What is it about the arts in Sherman said. "The interaction atre's educa percent edrned, 40 percent con August Wilson's "Piano Lesson," America that people have ceased of audience and actor is unique. tional out tributed. the first play by a black play to care. America may be a great It's a totally different experience reach pro "As we're doing more challeng wright ever performed at Mead society but can't be a great cul from cinema. The community ing plays, we run the risk of an ow Brook. ture without the arts." created for every single perfor grams. audience not always liking the He has since worked with Sherman said the concentra mance of a play is unique." plays all the time," Sherman Detroit's Plowshares Theatre tion of arts in the big city centers said. Company on a joint production of has alienated many people who Sherman said some people are For the first time, Oakland "I Am A Man" last season. This live in small towns and resent afraid of theater and he wants University is now providing year's co-production with Plow the idea of having their taxes Meadow Brook to be the theater direct support in the form of a shares is "Thunder Knocking on support arts they can't enjoy. that overcomes that fear. Musica from page El va-Ortega. "We're discovering the formerly repressed citizens of pelling the stereotypes of the haven't kept up with recent disturbances among minorities ing point to explore other ele expression of the 'soul* in the far Eastern European countries accordion. changes. and majorities in countries ments of a culture. thest places in the world." rushed past historical and geo If a bouncing polka band, a On the world stage, the throughout the world give rise to "A composer comes from a Think about it: first the Berlin graphical boundaries. pasty-faced Lawrence Welk or a portable pleated instrument the hope that world music can milieu, a tradition. When you accomplish what politics cannot. merry barrel-chested Italian fel with a vertical keyboard and hear music that you like, don't Wall came down and the subse So, it's only natural to move on metal reeds is not only being you ask: 'Where did the compos quent flood of expression from to more serious issues like dis low come to mind, then you rediscovered, its versatility is A colorful world er come from?'" said Gerova- being celebrated. Like many in today's world Ortega, who emigrated from Bul "The accordion is becoming music scene, Musica Viva con garia in the early 1960s. associated with a certain certs help redefine the "world In what seems as much an lifestyle," said Gerova-Ortega. rhythm" by promoting cultural anthropological pursuit as a "The sound and color of the pluralism and an expanded musical exploration, Musica Multi-Award Winning instrument is as grand as an notion of concert-worthy music. Viva's season reflects Gerova- organ." While the works of great com Ortega's curiosity to inquire into For Gerova-Ortega, this Sun posers like Bach, Beethoven and other cultures. Billiard Center Mozart are continually present day's concert is just another step Upcoming concerts include toward prying open the door to ed in traditional venues, world cross-cultural acceptance. Semy- music reflects a contemporary Susana Baca, an Afro-Peruvian onov's original compositions are "cultural sound" worthy of simi singer; the Leipzig String Quar influenced as much by classical lar respect, said Gerova-Ortega. tet; classical guitarist Philip music as Russian folklore. Ironically, world music is as Caudelazia; and a festival of "It's much easier to present the evasive to define as the notion of world music in mid April, featur same type of music over and a "world people." Diversity and ing Latin jazz. ove/," she said. "It takes a while harmonic evolution are the only In early May, Musica Viva will for audiences to cross over." constants. held the 1,0th annualFlute Festi In the age of multiculturalism For instance, world music val, a venue for Michigan flutists whereby the world is electroni extends from the jungles of along with guest artists from the cally bound without the benefit Brazil, to the sounds of the international stage. of an historical context, "accep indigenous tribes living in the "The world is so colorful tance" may also be another way Andes, African chants, American because people are always bring to build "cultural tolerance." tjazz, songs from black Peru artd ing their own fresh ideas to try- The rampant strife in Bosnia, Cuban a cappella. to 'touch people,'" said Gerova- the former Soviet Republics, the The musical diversity, accord Ortega. "That's the beauty, the leagues & Tournaments Middle East, Africa and ongoing ing to Gerova-Ortega, is a start- treasure of world music." •Fun & Competition •Electronic Dart Boards Players from page El transcend the miles," she said. lighting, fund-raising, and pub Everything I do there is for love. •17 Televisions Satellite Channels "Everyone is so committed to licity. "You just kind of grow with Everyone's like a family." doing a fabulous job. The volun it,"8hesaid. Six years ago Andres helped 24 Pool Tables (3 Sizes) •Full Bar & Grill teers infuse commitment, it's Lisa Andres of Livonia and her start Guildings, the Guild's motivating and catchy, you want family has been involved in the youth theater group, which pre to do it." Players Guild of Dearborn since sents one show a year. Andres Over the years she has been on 1981. 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Classes will be at the Theatre raphy and Intermediate Creative Guild's playhouse, 16138 Beech Photography (ages 11 to 14); and Daly Road (just south of Five Pottery on the Wheel (ages 11 to Mile Road) in Redford. 16). ^ Students will learn about dif Autumn Crest Classes are offered on Henry ferent acting styles, warm-ups. Ford Community College's main JR«tlHM Cr«tt Pr«Mntf OUU WorU Canterbury >| . Gourmet Skoppe improvisation, and have fun too campus at 6101 Evergreen Road They will do an audition and £*l*G4«r * Do***, H«iJ~M.d« from ScrntcK Pumpkin V Apple Pi«. ".'; ;' \ 8104^1-5700 in Dearborn and at the college's performance at the end of the IccrtdrfH^OU.W^tWWrVjL* Dearborn Heights Center, 22586 {tyM*3md If. Afpi* CobU«r St«n« JW, Comin* For Tn« Pint Time To Canterbury Villt^ THJf Fall . UbOmMt course for their parents. 'tfimmmmFmmm*mmmm0*mm***ii***9»im win' ft i%m\t*mt^mJ^i»tfim^m»mi^mmmm^mMMta •#•*•* » rS ' ,L . j~..„ r —>, J -^¾ The Observer/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 *E3 T H E:AT E Ww' JET's 'Falsettos' sounds in perfect harmony Jewish Ensemble Theatre pre cious theatre. down." sents "Falsettos" in the Aaron What makes it delicious? Let it be noted that we should DeRoy Theatre at the Jewish Begin with some savvy perfor all possess such charm and style Community Center, 6600 W. mances by a cast that seems tai as we fall to pieces. Maple, West Bloom field, through lor-made for these upbeat-down- Jeff Nahan, as the therapist Oct. 5. Call (248) 788-2900 for beat tunes and the who can't resist Trina, is maybe tickets and show times. Tickets funny/sad/provocative flavor of the most lovable lecher you'll range from $13 to $23. Senior, student and group discounts this timely play that deals with ever come across. And Judy Dery available. everything from AIDS to family and Barbara Coven as the "les BY VICTORIA DIAZ values to "nouvelle bar mitzvah bians next door" are a talented SPECIAL WRITER cuisine." and dynamite duo. John Sartor's Marvin seems as If you're looking for some fine ordinary - and as complex - as Finally, Nicholas Cornfield as entertainment that's slightly off your next-door neighbor. Some the caught-in-the-middle, adoles beat, you can't lose with "Falset how, he makes this character - cent son, turns in a performance tos," now on-stage at the Jewish who leaves his wife and young that flirts with brilliance. His Ensemble Theatre. son for the distinctly-less-than- Jason is as subtle as he is lively, Directed by Nicholas Calanni, perfect Whizzer - both totally as able to touch your heart as to the musical (in which all lines convincing and utterly sympa tickle your funny bone. are sung, not spoken) centers thetic. William Finn's music is under around a rather ordinary Jewish As the luscious lug, Whizzer, the first-rate direction of Ben guy named Marvin who finds Brian Schulz gets the chance to Cohen. This translates into a himself facing some really big wear a lot of tight jeans and confident cast, and proof that it's problems. He has a wife and an muscle-hugging T-shirts, while not necessary to possess a grand adolescent son, and he's fallen he's winning our hearts as well singing voice to deliver a song in hard for a hunky guy named as Marvin's. No small amount of a very big way. Whizzer. his appeal lies in his way with a .The Tony Award-winning song, especially the confessional, Combine all of the above with "Falsettos," written by William "The Games I Play." some especially zippy pacing, Finn and James Lapine, is the In the role of Trina, the attrac plus some creative and careful first musical ever produced at tive but often-confused wife, Mil attention to lighting (Mark the JET. Let's hope it's the begin ica Govich turns in an irre Berg), costumes (Edith Leavis ning of a trend. From its opening sistible and effortless perfor Bookstein), and sets (Monika number, "Four Jews in a Room mance. "The only thing that's Essen), and it's hard to find a In the act: John Sartor (left to right), Nicholas Cornfield and Milica Govich in Bitching," to the concluding breaking up is my family," she single false note in this rendition JETs production of "Falsettos." "Falsettos," this is simply deli sings. "But me - I'm breaking of "Falsettos." MUSIC A new and familiar face at DSO's opening concert The Detroit Symphony Orches the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and guest pianist Carl Nielsen's Symphony No. 5 tra opens its new 1997-98 con What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra 1997-98 opening concert, fea under Kurt Masur, playing Murray Perahia in three perfor In the first behind-the-scenes cert season at Orchestra Hall turing conductor Jerzy Semkow and pianist Helen Huang Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. mances at Orchestra Hall 8 p.m. Pre-Concert Conversation of the tonight with Polish conductor When: 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Sept. 11-12, and 8:30 p.m. Satur 23. The concerto was recorded Friday, Sept. 19; 8:30 p.m. Satur season WQRS Program Director Jerzy Semkow and 14-year-old day, Sept. 13 and released on Haung"s debut day, Sept. 20; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dave Wagner will br the guest piano prodigy Helen Huang as Where: Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit CD later that year. She made her Sept. 21. on Sept. 12. the soloist. The program features Ticket*: $17-$42, box seats: $60. (313) 833-3700. national television debut in a The program will include Esto This series of informal and Beethoven's Leonore Overture concert with the Boston Pops nian composer Rudolf Tobias' lively discussions is free to all No. 3, Mozart's Piano Concerto in Upcoming concerts: Orchestra for PBS' "Evening at Overture to "Julius Caesar," a ticket-holders, and takes place C major (K. 467) and Brahms' Classical Series the Pops." piano concerto by German every Friday on the Orchestra Symphony No. 4. • "A Celebration of Music for Film - I" - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat., and 3 Music Director Neeme Jarvi Romantic composer Robert Schu Hall stage. Call (313) 833-3700 Since last year's concert sea p.m., Oct. 3-5; "A Celebration of Music for Film - II" - 8 p.m.Thur., will lead the Detroit Symphony mann, and Danish composer for more information. son, the historic Orchestra Hall 8:30 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m., Sun., Oct. 9, 11, 12 neighborhood has undergone a • Isaac Stern performs new work, Stravinsky's Symphony in dramatic physical change. Three Movements. 8 p.m. Thur., Fri. & 8:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 6-8 Patrons can see Phase I of the The Pops Series $80 million Orchestra Place • Dave Brubeck, 8 p.m. Thur., 8:30 p.m. Fri., Sat, 3 p.m. Sun, Development Project, a new five- Oct. 16-19. story office/retail complex and an The Ameritech Jazz Series 800-car parking deck. • Vocalist Cleo Laine & John Dankworth, clarinet, 8 p.m. Thur, Oct. 23 New sidewalks and lamppost banners have also been added to • House of Blues Tour, 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5 the area. And in early 1998, a • Sonny Rollins, 8 p.m., Sat, May 16 new restaurant, Duet, will open near the corner of Woodward and His conducting posts include Philharmonic of Warsaw, and Mack Avenue. tenures at Music Director of the Scriabin's Symphony No. 3 and Kicking off the new DSO sea St. Louis Symphony, Principal Symphony No. 3 with the Lon son, WQRS-FM (105.1) will fea Conductor of the Royal Danish don Philharmonic. ture a special opening night Opera and the Royal Danish Piano prodigy Helen Huang broadcast starting at 7 p.m. The Orchestra in Copenhagen, and makes her Detroit debut. Her show will be hosted by Dave Music Director of the Orchestra impressive list of engagements Wagner and feature interviews of Radio-Televisione Italiana in include performances with the with musicians, conductors, tick Rome. New York Philharmonic, the et holders along with recordings Semkow's recordings include Philadelphia Orchestra, The of the evening's repertoire. the first complete original ver Cleveland Orchestra, the Leipzig sion of Mussorgsky's "Boris Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Featured performers: Godunov." Among his other National Symphony Orchestra, Dave Koz Andre Rieu Semkow and Huang recordings are major orchestral the Montreal Symphony and the Over the years, Jerzy Semkow works by Tchaikovsky and Israel Chamber Orchestra. Off the Beaten Path From Holland With Love has been one of the DSO's Brahms, the last ten Mozart See his new Caribbean concert Join Europe's waltz king for an favorite performers. Symphonies with the National In 1995, Huang appeared with and a live visit to Channel 56. evening of romantic favorites. 9:30 PM Thursday 7:00 PM Friday MTMMl Local poet to present reading in Hamtramck PBS Pat Kearney of Rochester Hills is held at Doc Z's Tavern, 2764 Amy Woody hosts the series, will present a poetry reading at Florian, Hamtramck, (313) 875- which features poetry, selected the Hobby Horse Series 8-10 3627. music, and special guests on the p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14.The series There is a $2 cover charge. second Sunday of every month. ill : OCT. 1 THRU 5 Joe Lpuis Arena * SHOWTIMES * BUY! BUY! Wed. OCT. 1 * 7t30 PM TRADE! TRADE! OPENING NIGHT • TICKETS ONLY SEPT. 12-13-14 SELL! $5 FOR KIDS UNDER 12! SELL! FRI 10-9 • SAT 9-9 • SUN 9-6 Courtesy of WDIY-TV4 Thu. OCT. 2 7:30PMf I ^^ Fri. OCT. 3 7:30PMt DETROIT HOCKEY GREAT, HALL OF FAMER FORMER DETROIT HOCKEY STAR AND Sat. OCT. 4 11:30AM 3:30PM 7:30PM AND 8-T1ME STANLEY CUP CHAMPION 3-TIME STANLEY CUP CHAMPION Sun. OCT. 5 1:00PM 5:00PM Lv^9 t KIDS UNDER 12 SAVE $3.00 ON TICKETS! E~ L RED KELLY GLEN SKOV TO BUY TICKETS: •L ^M SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 13TH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH •^^H 1:00PM -3:00PM 1:00PM-3:00PM • ARENA BOX OFFICE 5 ANYITEM Hli^l ^ °° S3 00 ANY ITEM outlets SPORTS CARDS • COMICS • MEMORABILIA • SUPPLIES &MORE! • BY PHONEi ADMISSION ONLY $1.50 PER CARLOADI (248) 645-6666 (519) 792-2222 (In C»nt6») 1-75 & EUREKA RD FREE $10.50- $12.50 -$15.50 (EXIT 36) TAYLOR tp*eUI Wtnf»> (0/F*) E4 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1997 XH \« ' fir* * *^J •tfLsb&sS^k"? Sli A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area TT JHC E AT E I* 120th anniversary, Patron ($175) and older, (reggae) (248) 288 6388 and Benefactor ($300) ticketholders LLOYD LONG 1515 BROADWAY will Join Master of Ceremonies Ed 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, classical "Punk,* a performance work by McMahon for cocktails at 6 p.m., and acoustic finger style guitar (folk), Patrick Burton, previews Thursday, Nelman Marcus, Somerset atOlxboro Dulcimer Store. 5740 Sept. 18-Friday. Sept. 19 ($8), and Collection, Troy. Tickets $75 each Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Free. (313) opens Saturday, Sept. 20, and runs for Supporters. (313) 872-3400 665-2357 weekends through Sunday, Sept. 28 PAT'S PEOPLE ($13), at the theater at 1515 CLASSES/ 9:30 p.m. Friday. Sept. 19-Saturday. Broadway, Detroit. 9 p.m. Friday and WORK- Sept. 20, Cowleys' Old Village Inn. Saturday, and 8 p.m. Thursday and SHOPS 33338 Grand River, Farmington. Cover Sunday. (313) 965-1515 charge. 21 and older. (Irish folk ALTERNATING CURRENTS JINGLE BEL, INC. music) (248) 474-5941 "Just a Phase (A Sapphic Taie)," a Classes for children (ages 3-16) in STEEL PULSE new romantic comedy by Royal Oak chorus, theater, Instrumental music, 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Majestic playwright Therese Szymanski, 8 p.m. and visual art begin Sept. 16 at complex, 4140 Woodward Ave., Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 28, at Precinct Five, 1551 East Auburn Road Detroit. $17.50 in advance. 18 and the Trumbull Theatre, 4208 Trumbull, at Emmons, Rochester Hills. older, (reggae) (313) 833-9700 Detroit. $6 advance, $8 at door. (248) Information (248) 375-9027, registra UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ARMY SONG 541-8316/308-5777 tion (248) 656-6808 AND DANCE COMPANY JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE THEATRE GUILD OF UVONIA- Dance troupe performs Ukrainian mili "Falsettos," through Sunday, Oct. 5, REDFORD tary and folk dances, with men's cho as the JET, 6600 W. Maple Road, Is hosting a children's acting work rus and orchestra, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept West Bloomfield. 7:30 p.m. shop for children in kindergarten 19, Chrysler Theatre in the Cleary Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. through ninth grade for six weeks International Centre, 201 Riverside Dr 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. beginning Saturday, Oct. 4 at the play W„ Windsor, Ontario, Canada. $28 50 $13-$23 with discounts (or seniors, house, 15138 Beech Daly, Redford. Canadian with $2 discount for stu students and groups. (248) 788-2900 The cost is $45. Call (313) 531-0554 dents and seniors. Prices include GST MEADOW BROOK THEATRE for information. (800) 387-9181 "Over the Tavern," preview produc tions 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17- JAZZ FOLK/BLU Friday, Sept. 19, with shows running JE O R A S S Saturday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Oct. 12, at TERRY CALUER the theater in Wilson Hall, Oakland 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. JAN KRIST ~~ University, Walton and Squirrel boule 12, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. Bo s vards, Rochester. 8 p.m. preview per Ave., Ferndale. $12 in advance. 18 Bistro, 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac Free formances ($18), 8 p.m. Tuesdays- and older, (acid jazz) (248) 544-3030 21 and older. (248) 338-6200 Thursdays ($22), 2 p.m. Wednesdays HANSOLO THE NIELDS ($22), 8 p.m. Fridays ($26.50), 2 p.m. With Acufuncture perform as part of With Michelle Malone. 8 p.m. Saturdays ($22), 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. "The Sessions," 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Wednesday, Sept. 17, The Ark, 316 S Saturdays ($32), 2 p.m. Sundays 14, Rick's, 611 Church St., Ann Main St., Ann Arbor. $10, $5 for ($22), and 6:30 p.m. Sundays AjfeSr. Cover charge. 19 and older. University of Michigan students with ($26.50), with discounts for seniors. /(313) 996-2747 ID. All ages, (folk rock) (313) 761 students and groups. (248) 377-3300 KIMMIE HORNE 1800 MUSIC HALL THEATER 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. RFD BOYS "Why Good Girls Like Bad Boyz," Piano ptodlgyiThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra opens its 1997-98 13, D.L. Harrington's Chop House, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. The Ark, 316 gospel musical stage play by Angela 2086 Crooks Road (at M-59), S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $9. $8 mem 8arrow and Lizzie 8erry. Sept. 16-21, season at Orchestra Hall, 8 p,m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11-12' Rochester Hills. Cover charge. 21 and bers, students and seniors. All ages, Music Hall Theater, 350 Madison Ave., 8:30 p.m. Saturday Sept 13 with Polish conductor Jerzy Semkowon* older. (Jazz/pop) (248) 852-0550 (bluegrass) (313) 7611800 Detroit. Tickets $19 to $26.50, call podium and 13-year-old piano prodigy Helen Huang as the soloist. Tickets "JAZZ ON THE RIVER ... DIVERSE SUZZY ROCHE (313) 963-7622 or Ticket master range from $42 to $lf (box seats: $60) call (313)833-3700. RHYTHMS UNITING THE COMMU 8 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 18, The Ark. (248) 645^666. NITY" 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $11, $10 Ortheia Barnes, the Sun Messengers, members, students and seniors. All C OMMUNITY marching bands, and Clowns kick off ages. (313) 761-1800 "X* 3H Jkii J(\. 'A" Mil JbC. 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 7, 14 and Perahia performing Tobias' "Overture Dec. 27-28 and Jan. 3-4. (313) 459- the 1997 United Way Community Services' Torch Drive during the public 21, 135 E. Main St., Northville. $5.50. to Julius Caesar," and Schumann's 2332 DANCE ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE concert, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, No children under age 3 1/2. (248) "Piano Concerto," and Nielsen's LIVONIA CIViC CHORUS Sept. 15-21, theater week filled with Hart Piaza, Detroit. Free. All ages. NOVI SIXTH GATE CLOGGERS 349-8110. "Symphony No. 5," 8 p.m.. Friday, Auditions, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. events leading up to the Sept. 18-21 Clogging beginner classes start 12-1 Sept. 19, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, and Tuesday, Sept. 23, Frost (313) 226-9484 (8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Novi Civic 20, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Middle School, 14041 Stark Road DAVE KOZ Sunday) production of "Lost in Center, 45175 10 Mile Road, Novi. Orchestra Hall. (313) 833-3700 (between 1-95 and Lyndon), Livonia. 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, Yonkers" at the Lydia Mendelssohn $20 Novi residents, $24 nonresidents S F» E C I A. JL UVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tenor andAass voices especially need Harmony House, 30830 Orchard Lake Theater in the Michigan League on the for 10 weeks. Intermediate and EVEN" T S "Sunday, Songs and Symphony" bene ed. Membership not restricted to Road (south of 14 Mile Road), University of Michigan campus, tickets Farmington Hills. Free. All ages. (248) Advance classes available. (248) 349- EUCHRE TOURNAMENTS fit featuring bassist Stephen King of Livonia residents, and sight-reading is $16 adults, $14 students/seniors, 6284533 2589 or (313) 453-7543/347-0400 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Novi Livonia, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, not a requirement. (313) 525-1447 (313) 971-2228. 7 p.m. Tuesday, SHEILA LANDIS POLISH ALLIANCE DANCERS OF Civic Center, 45175 10 Mile Road, Laurel Park Place, 37700 Six Mile NOVI CONCERT BAND Sept. 16 theater tour and volunteer With her trio, 8 p.m.-midnight DEARBORN between Novi and *eft, $12 per per Road (at Newburgh Road), Livonia. Band has opportunities for adults who information; 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 Thursday, Sept. 11, Edison's, 220 son, $10 advance, benefits Besides concert of light, classical and play any instrument to join it for its Looking for new members, registration auditions for Stephen Sondheim's "A Merrill, Birmingham. Free. 21 and Lions/Lioness charities. Registration popular tunes, benefit includes 30 1997-1998 concert season. continues through October at Prince of Little Night Music;* 7 p.m. Sunday older; With Rick Matle and Dennis at 6:30 p.m. (248)344-4633 area restaurants offering samplings of Rehearsals are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church, 19100 Ford Sept. 28 Readers Theatre begins for Sheridan, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, MOTOR CITY NATIONALS food, and a silent auction. $25 in Tuesdays. There are no auditions. Road, Dearborn. Polish dancing and anyone interested in exploring dramat Borders Books and Music, 5601 Featuring hot rods, street rods, cus advance, $30 at the door. (313) 421- (248) 932-9244 language classes available for ages ic texts in staged readings. Events Mercury Dr., Dearborn. Free. All ages; tom and classic cars through 1972, 1111/(313) 464-2741. OAKLAND UNIVERSITY three and up. Also looking for dancers take place at the playhouse at 2275 With her quartet, 5:30-7:30 p.m. swap meet, live nostalgic entertain MUSICAL THEATER ENSEMBLE OF COMMUNITY CHORUS to form a new group (ages 17 and Piatt Road, south of Washtenaw. Ann Wednesday. Sept. 17, as part of a ment, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. ARMENIA Holding auditions for its new season, older) with the goal of competing in Arbor. (313) 971-0605 benefit for Mayor Dennis Archer, Cafe 13, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. open to anyone in the metro Detroit the International Festival in Rzeszow. AVON PLAYERS A magical evening of song and solidar Ricardo, 15103 E. Warren, Detroit; 14 at Meadow Brook Music Festival, area interested in performing classical Poland in 1998. (313) 581-3181 "Gypsy," opens 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 ity (directed by composer Artur With her trio, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Oakland University, Walton Boulevard choral literature. Rehearse on Tuesday WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR continues weekends through Oct. 4. Grigorian) in celebration of the sixth Sept. 18Friday, Sept. 19, Lentlne's and Adams Road, Rochester. $10 evenings in Room 134 of Varner Hall. DANCERS Performances 8 p.m. except for 2 p.m. anniversary of Armenia's indepen Southern Barbecue, 41240 Hayes adults, $8 seniors ages 60 and up, $6 Call (248) 370-2030 or (248) 370- 7:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. Sunday matinee at the playhouse on dence, presented by Armenia Fund Road (north of 18 Mile Road), Clinton ages 7-12. (510) 838-9876/(248) 2038 for information. 13 at Italian Cultural Center, Warren. Tienken Road (11/4 miles east of U.S.A., 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at Township. Free. All ages. (248) 645- 377-0100 PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS $7 members. $6 nonmemebers. (313) Rochester Road), Rochester Hills. the Southfield Center for the Entering 25th season and calling for 2150/(313) 271-4441/(313) 881- 526-9432 or (810) 573-4993 Tickets $13, student, senior citizen PUBS AND CLUBS Performing Arts, 24350 Southfield people who love to sing. Most needed 8610/(810) 412-2233 (Latin and group rates available, (248) 608- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 tour of Road (south of 10 Mile Road), jazz/jazz) Southfield. $20 adults, $5 children 14 are tenors, basses and baritones, 9077. Smiley Mansion followed by dinner at PHIL LASLEY TRIO COMEDY and under. (248) 552-8975/642-7950 some openings for altos and sopranos. PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN the Detroit Historical Museum, $42 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY Auditions by appointment 7 p.m. 'London Suite," opens 8 p.m. Friday, Detroit Historical Society members, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Cecilia Bartoli recital rescheduled to 4 Tuesday, Sept. 2, 9 and 16 at First JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Sept. 12 continues weekends through $52 nonmembers. (313) 833-1405 10 Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 in Hill United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Eric Kirkiand and Jim Hamm, 9 p.m. Sept. 28. Performances 8 p.m. Fridays a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 Belle CARL MICHEL TRIO Auditorium, 825 North University, Ann Territorial Road, west of Sheldon Thursday, Sept. 11 (no cover) Friday, and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Isle Appreciation Day at the Dossln 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 13, Arbor. $20, $40, $50, $60. Chicago Road, Plymouth, (313) 455-4080 Sept. 12 ($8). and 8 p.m. and 10:30 Sept, 28, 21730 Madison (southeast Great Lakes Museum, free with spe Agape Caffe, 205 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. Thursday, WHISTLE STOP PLAYERS p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 ($8); Tommy corner of Monroe and Outer Drive) cial pass from Friends of Belle Isle. Oak. Free. All ages. (248) 546-1400 Sept. 25 and Friday. Sept. 26 at Hill Auditions for the musical "Babes in Chunn and Ross Amicucci, 9 p.m. Dearborn. Tickets $10, student dis (313)331-7760 ROBERT PIPHO TRIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Auditorium, $55, $45, $35, $20; Toyland," 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Thursday, Sept. 18 (no cover)-Friday, count for $unday performance, (313) 8 p.m.-midnight Thursday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Chamber Music with members of the Sept. 16-18, 60 actors/singers Sept. 19 ($12), and 8 p.m. and 10:30 561-TKTS. Complimentary afterglow Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Sundays through Sept. 28 on Dixie Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. dancers need for speaking parts, p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 ($12), 36071 after opening night. Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Highway, one mile north of Mount Saturday, Sept. 27, Rackham solos, a flock of little sheep, and an Plymouth Road, above Kicker's All PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD army of dancing soldiers, all ages wel GARY SCHUNK TRIO "Plaza Suite," 8 pyn. Fridays and Holly between Pont lac and Flint, Auditorium, $36, $34, $30, $22. American Grill, 36071 Plymouth Road. $12.95 adults ($11.50 advance), (313) 764-2538 come, at the Plymouth Community 9 p.m.-l a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Livonia. (313) 261-0555 Saturdays/ Sept. 19^20, 26-27 ami Arts Council, 774 N. Sheldon, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Oct. 3^, and 6 p.m. Sundays Sept. $5.95 children ages 5-12 ($5 JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT advance). 1-800-6014848 Plymouth. Participation fee upon cast Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 PAISANO'S 21, 28 at the Water Tower Theatre, ing: $100 PCAC members, $125 non- PAUL VORNHAQEN TRIO 41001W, Seven Mile Road {between THE AMERICAN WOODWORKER Bill Hildebrandt, 8:15 p.m. 3nd 10:45 POPS/ menbers. Performances Dec. 5-7, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Haggerty end Northviile roads), SHOW p.m. Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. S WIN O school tours Dec. 8-18. (313) 416- Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Northville, $9, $8 advance. (248) 349- 13 ($10, $20.95 dinner/show pack Friday, Sept. i2 to Sunday, Sept. 14. 4ART Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 7110 . - -'.'•;.. ATOMIC FIREBALLS .' age); Chris Penny, 8:15 ^.m. and Nov! Expo Center. Hours are 10 a.m. SUNNY WILKINSON 9 p.m. Friday, Sept, 12, Mill Street 10:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19-Saturday, RIDOEDALE PLAYERS to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Lounge below Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Sept. 20 ($10, $20.95 dinner/show "Rumors," 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19- to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10,1*' Sept. 13, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Huron, Pont lac. Cover charge. 21 and package), at the club, 5070 Schaefer / Saturday, Sept, 20, Thursday, Sept. 800-914-9395. BE 3NT E JF I T S Ashley, Ann Arbor. $5. 21 and older. older, (swing) (248) 333-2362 Road, Dearborn. (313) 584-8885 25-Sunday, Sept. 28, Friday, Oct.> TASTE Of TRENTON (313) 662-8310 Sunday, Oct. 5, at the theater, 205 W. Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept, 21 on IMPERIAL SWING ORCHESTRA DETROIT TOGETHER MEN'S MAIN8TREET COMEDY SHOWCASE ; ALEXANDER ZONJIC AND FRIENDS Long Lake Road (between drooks and Third Street between West Road and 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Mill Street CHORUS Chris Zlto. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, Livernols roads), Troy. ^7:30 p.m. Maple. (313) 675^500 Lounge below Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. •Falsettos," 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 ($7), 8; 30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Huron, Pohtlac. Cover charge. 21 and 14 at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre Crowne Plaza Hotel Pontchartraln, 2 Friday Sept. 12-Saturday Sept. 13 Thursday, 8 p.m. Fridays and v Washington Boulevard, Detroit. $10; Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. $11, older, (swing) (248) 333-2362 inside the Jewish Community Center, ($10), Totally Unrehearsed Theatre. CHORAL; II VI ORCHESTRA 6600 W. Maple at Drake, West 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 ($4), $10 Thursdays'and Sundays for Sept. 13, and Friday, Sept. 19- THE INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Mill Street Bloomfield. Tickets $25 with proceeds 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (313) 996- seniors and students. (248) 988-7049 Saturday, Sept. 20, Scallops, 1002 N. ROSEDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS 20th annual concert of the Lounge below Clutch Cargo's, 65 E, to benefit Detroit Together Men's 9080 Huron, Pohtldc. Cover charge. 21 and Chorus, Michigan's oldest and largest Main St., Rochester. $10. 21 and "And On the 8th Day He Saw a Play Inspirational Choir of Greater Christ older. (313) 965-0200/(248) 656- MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE older, (swing) (248) 333-2302 gay men's chorus. (313) 893-3631 or (and He Saw It Was Good)/a Temple Church under the direction of 2525 Mike Armstrong and Tim Lilly, Performance of One Acts* benefit per Detroit radio personality Cart 8, (248) 5884743 Thursday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 14; formance 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12- Phillips, 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 210 JET THEATRE Totally Unrehearsed Theatre hosts Saturday, Sept. 13, and 2 p.m. Hilton St. (one block east of AU P X T I O P* Q "Crimes Of Fashion," the season's WORLD open mlc night 8:30 p.m, Tuesdays; Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Upstage .; Woodward Avenue), Ferndale, (248) campTest event where guests become MUSIC Bred Upton and Kevin Kramls, AVON PLAYERS crime solvers and mystery becomes Wednesday, Sept. 17-Sunday, Sept. Theater, 21728 Grand River/one-half . 414-3700 BUCK MARKET block east of Lahser, Detroit. $10. Open auditions for Garson Kanln come fashionable, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Club, 269 E. Fourth St., 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, Memphis (313)532-4010/537-7716 dy 'Born Yesterday," 7 p.m. Sunday, 21 at Nelman Marcus, Somerset Royal Oak. Showtimes 8:30 p.m. Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak, THE THEATRE GUILD Sept, 21-Mohday, Sept. 22, at the Collection South, Troy. Tickets $50- Tuesdays ($5), 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays O H. A & S I O AX. Free, 21 and older, (reggae) (248) •The Mousetrap,* 8 p.m. Friday and . Avon Playhouse on Tienken Road east $1,000 to benefit JET theatre's Thursdays ($6), 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 5434300 Saturday, Sept. 19 20, 26-27, and 2 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA of Rochester Road, Rochester Hills. Educational Outreach Program. (248) p.m, Fridays-Saturdays ($12), and DICK GAUGHAN p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 28 at the the Featuring conductor Jerzy Semkow Performances Nov. 7-9,14-16, 20-22. 788-2900 7:30 p.m. Sundays ($6). Special ater at 15138 Beech Daly, Redford, and pianist Helen Huang performing (248)651-9518 PAWS FOR CELEBRATION 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, The Ark, engagements excluded. (248) 542 $10, $9 seniors/students. (313) 531- Beethoven's "Leonore, Overture No. CONLEN PRODUCTIONS 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 gala 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $12.50, 9900 $11.50 members, students and 0554 3," Mozart's "Piano Concerto In C Open auditions for mate and female evening of dinner, entertainment THE SECOND CITY-OETROIT Major, K. 467," and Brahms' sopranos for the role of Amahl In (Frankle Valli and the Four Seasons), seniors. All ages. (Scottish folk) (313) 761-1800 •Send In the Clones," at the club, r "Symphony No, 4," 8 p.m. Thursday, "Amahl and the Night Visitors" 1 p.m, fashion show (latest designs in 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit, through Y O X.T .V II IMMUNITY Sept. 11-Friday, Sept. 12, and 8:30 Friday, Sept: 19 at Covenant women's and canine's fashions), art 0ctober..8 p.m. Wednesday^Sundays 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12- JMrVV TF°HftM p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Orchestra Community Church, 25800 Student auction (worto created by Center for with additional ^hows at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Captain Tony's MAJK)U« THEATRE CHILDREN Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Street, on Beech Daly one block north Creative Studies students) to benefit Fridays and Saturdays. Free improvise •Uttto Red Riding Hood." 2:30 $17$42. $60 box seats: With conduc of Five Mite, Redford, Rehearsals the Michigan Humane Society and cel Key West Bar and Grill, 3338 N. Woodward Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 21 Saturdays, Sept. 6, 13, and 20, and tor Neeme Jarvt and pianist Murray immediately for performances ebrate the nonprofit organization's Please ace next page .( THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 (0/F*) E5 Making contact: Please submit items two weeks In advance. Address popular music items to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, Fax (313) 591-7279 Continued from previous page 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Union Lake Recreation Center, Flint. $5 with stu 286-8435 Insurgents, and The Witch Doctors, 3 ALVIN'S tiona! comedy set by the cast is after Grill and Bar, 2280 Union Lake Road, dent ID, $7.50 general admission, LE CLICK p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Pine Creek Golf "Magic Dick and His Flying Trick" every performance on Sundays, Commerce Township. Cover charge. available through Ticketmaster. (810) Featuring Swedish diva Kayo Shekoni, Course, 50521 Huron River Dr., dance party with DJs D. Wynn, Theo Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and after 21 and older, (blues) (248) 360-7450 762-3431 8 p.m. Friday. Sept. 12, Industry, 15 Belleville. $10. 21 and older. (313) Parish, Algorythm. and CyberSoul, 9 the late shows on Fridays and CHISEL BROS. WITH MIMI HARRIS JOHN FOGERTY S. Saginaw, Pontiac. $7 in advance. 483-5010/(248) 437 7466 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13; "The Hush Saturdays. $8 Wednesdays, $14 on 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Memphis 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Fox 21 and older, (dance band) (248) 334- PURPLY FLY Party," house music with DJs Cecil Thursdays, $15 on Fridays, $19,50 on Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., 1999 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Alvin's, 5756 Gibbs and Cent Mondays; "Transit," Saturdays and $12 on Sundays. (313) Free. 21 and older, (blues) (2481543- Detroit. $27.50 In advance. Ail ages, MARY LOU LORD Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 18 funky acid house and hip-hop with DJs 96^2222 4300 (rock) (248) 433-1515/(313) 983 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Ark, and older, (funk) (313) 832-2355 Johnny Saco and Matt Clarke SECOND CITY TOURING COMPANY THE CIVILIANS 6611 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. Cover R.H. FACTOR Tuesdays; and "Family Funktion," with Returning to Varner Recital Hall on the 9:30 p.m. Friday. Sept. 12-Saturday, FOOUSH MORTALS charge. All ages, (pop) (313) 761- 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Memphis funk, house, acid jazz and hip-hop with Oakland University campus 8 p.m. Sept. 13, Gimmicks inside Airway 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, and 1800 Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. DJs Jim Stone, Papa Ron and Brian Friday, Sept. 12. Tickets $12, senior Lanes, 4825 Highland Road. Friday. Sept. 19, Library Pub. 42100 LUNA Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 543- Gillespie, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, at the citizens $10, students $6. Call (248) Waterford. Cover charge. 21 and Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 and older, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Magic Stick in 4300 club, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover 3702020 or (248) 370-3013. older; 10 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 18, 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Union Lake the Majestic complex, 4140 RIGHTEOUS WILLY charge. 18 and older. (313) 832-2355 Library Pub, 42100 Grand River, Novi. Grill and Bar, 2280 Union Lake Road, Woodward Ave., Detroit. $10 in 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Memphis THE ARK MUSEUMS Free. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Friday. Commerce Township. Cover charge. advance. 18 and older, (alternapop) Smoke. 100 S. Main St„ Royal Oak. "Women on Wax" dance party featur Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 20, Mr. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept (313) 833-POOL Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 543- ing Detroit-area female DJs, 9 p.m. DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM Sports, 13090 Inkster Road, Redford 13, Woody's Diner, 208 Fifth Ave., MASCH1NA 4300 Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the club. 316 S. "Remembering Downtown Hudson's" Township. Free. 21 and older, (rock) Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older, (blues) 9 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 11. Cross "ROCKABILLY AND SWING FALL Main St., Ann Arbor. $5. All ages. exhibit, a nostalgic look at what made (248) 674-0426/(248) 349- (248) 349-9110/(248) 360 Street Station, 511 W. Cross St., SHOWCASE PART I" (313) 761-1800 the Hudson's downtown Detroit store 9110/(313) 534-7420 7450/(248) 54^6911 Ypsilanti. Cover charge. 21 and older, Featuring Swingin" Demons. Starlight BIRD OF PARADISE an icon of the city's prosperous era, CODE BLOOM FOSTER KIDS (alternative rock) (313) 485-5050 Drifters, Gino. and Nobody's Business, Acid jazz night, 9 p.m.-l a.m. runs through December 1998, at the With Abruzzi Drive, 9 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Rick's, 611 LONNIE MACK 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Magic Bag. Tuesdays at the club. 207 S. Ashley, museum. 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Sept. 11, Mosquito Club, 28949 Joy Church St., Ann Arbor. Cover charge. 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Magic Bag. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $8. Ann Arbor. $3. 21 and older. (313) Kirby), Detroit. Museum hours are Road. Westland. Cover charge. All 19 and older, (acoustic) (313) 996- 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $15 18 and older, (rockabilly) (248) 544- 662-8310 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 ages, (alternative rock) (313) 513- 2747 in advance. 18 and older, (blues) 3030 CLUTCH CARGO'S a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free 8688 STEWART FRANCKE (248) 544-3030 SCHUGARS "The River Lounge" Fridays with admission Wednesdays; $3 for adults, COURT RECORDERS With Susan Calloway and Sun 209, 9 TAJ MAHAL AND THE PHANTOM With the Michigan Stick Trio. 9 p.m. lounge music and guest band, in the $1.50 seniors and children aged 12- With Voodoo, 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Lili's,-2930 BLUES BAND Saturday, Sept. 13. Overtime Sports Mill Street Entry, lower level of Clutch 18, free for children ages 11 and 11, Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave.. Detroit. Jacob, Hamtramck. Cover charge. 21 With Anders Osborne, 8 p.m. Friday, Tavern, 27206 Michigan Ave., Cargo's. Free before 9:30 p.m. 21 and younger Thursdays-Sundays. (313) Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) and older; With Michael McDermott, 8 Sept 19, Majestic, 4140 Woodward Dearborn Heights. $3. 21 and older. older; Four levels of music - lounge, 833-1805 (313) 832-2355 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 14. The Ark, 316 Ave., Detroit. $17 in advance. 18 and »p) (313) 277-5010 flashback dance music, acid jazz, and DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER THE COYOTES S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $10, $9 mem older, (blues) (313) 833-9700 *>HAPES BETWEEN US trance- 8:30 p.m. Saturdays with "Backyard Monsters: The World of 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Bo's bers, students and seniors. All ages, MAN OR ASTROMAN? 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Old guest band in Mill Street Entry. Free Insects' display runs through Sunday, Bistro, 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. (acoustic rock) (313) 875- 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, St. Woodward Grill, 555 S. Woodward before 9:30 p.m. 21 and older. Clutch Sept. 28, at the museum, at the sci 21 and older, (acoustic) (248) 338- 6555/(313) 761-1800 Andrew s Hall, 431 E. Congress, Ave., Birmingham. Cover charge. 21 Cargo's. 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. (248) ence center, 5020 John R (at Warren 6200 FRANKLIN STREET BLUES BAND Detroit. $8 in advance, $10 at the and older, (rock) (248) 642-9400 333-2362 Road), Detrott. Admission $6.75 for THE CRYSTAL METHOD 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. door. All ages, (experimental) (313) SISTER SEED adults. $4.75 for youths 3-17.and THE GROOVE ROOM With DJ J. Infexus, 8 p.m. Thursday, 13, Fox and Hounds, 1560 Woodward 961-MELT seniors 60 and older, includes one 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Old Formerly 3-D, "Temple of Boom" fea Sept. 4, industry, 15 S. Saginaw, Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. THE MAYPOPS screening of an IMAX film, a visit to Woodward Grill, 555 S. Woodward turing live local bands, 9 p.m. Pontiac. $12 in advance. All ages. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 With Lucky Haskins. 9:30 p.m. the Exhibit Floor. Hours are:'9:30 Ave., Birmingham. Cover charge. 21 Thursdays. $2 before 10 p.m., $4 (trip-hop) (248) 334-1999 ROBBIE FULKS Thursday, Sept. 18, Blind Pig, 206-208 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and and older, (acoustic rock) (248) 642- afterward; 'Love Factory" dance night TOMMY D BLUES BAND With the Glgantics, 9 p.m. Saturday. S. First St., Ann Arbor, $4. 19 and 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays arid 9400 9 p.m. Fridays: alternative dance. 9 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13, Magic Stick in the Majestic older, (rockabilly) (313) 996-8555 Sundays. (313) 577-8400. • SLOAN p.m. Saturdays and Tuesdays; Sept. 13, Cowleys' Old Village Inn, complex, 4140 Woodward Ave., MORSEL 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, St. "Vibrator" dance night with house 33338 Grand River, Farmington. Cover Detroit. $6 in advance. 18 and older, 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Cross Street music spun by DJ St. Andy, 9 p.m. POPULAR Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Congress, charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Friday, (roots rock) (313) 8334>00L Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Detroit. $12 in advance. All ages, Wednesdays, at the club. 1815 N. MUSIC Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 20, FUTURE PRESIDENTS Cover charge. 19 and older, (alternapop) (313) 961-MELT Main St. (at 12 Mile Road). Royal Lumberjacks Tavern, 1655 Glengary With The Triggers, 9:30 p.m. Oak. Free before 10 p.m. 21 and older. THE ALLIGATORS (funk/rock) (313) 485-5050 SOLID FROG Road, Walled Lake. Cover charge. 21 Wednesday, Sept. 17, Blind Pig, 206- MOTOR CITY JOSH AND THE BIG 3 (248)589-3344 9 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 13. Moby With South Normal, and The and older, (blues) (248) 474- 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $4. 19 and INDUSTRY Dick's. 5452 Schaefer Road. 9 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 16. Fox and Deterants, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 5941/(248) 624-6007 older, (alternative rock) (313) 996- Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 and older; Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave., Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St.. Ann "The Planetarium," alternative dance THORNETTA DAVIS 8555 9 p.m. Friday. Sept. 19. Rookies, 3905 Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and Arbor. $5. 19 and older, (rock) (313) night with DJ Darren Revell and Johnny 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The Ark, GERALDINE FIBBERS 17 Mile Road, Sterling Heights. Cover older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 996-8555 Edwards from 96.3 WHYT-FM. 9 p.m. 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $13.50. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, The Shelter charge. 21 and older, (blues) (313) MOTORHOME SUN MESSENGERS Thursdays. 21 and older. Cover All ages, (soul/blues) (313) 761-1800 below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. 581-3650/(810) 268-9696 With Monophonic 100, Godspeed, and 9 p.m. Friday, Sept, 12, Memphis charge; "Club 95.5 Live," dance music DEEP SPACE SIX Congress, Detroit. $8 in advance and APHEX TWIN You 8lack Emporer, 9:30 p.m. Smoke, 6480 Orchard Lake Road, night hosted by WKQ1-FM. 8 p.m. at the door. All ages, (alternative With Sneaker Pimps, Linoleum, and 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Rick's, 611 Tuesday, Sept. 16. Blind Pig. 206-208 West Bloomfield. Free. 21 and older. Fridays. 21 and older. $5: "Saturday rock) (313) 961-MELT Luke Vibert a.k.a. Wagonchrist, 9 p.m. Church St,, Ann Arbor. Cover charge. S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3. 19 and E6(0F*) The Observer & Eccenfric/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 •» -• MOVIES 'Full Monty' bares it all for hilarious laughs Things look which is also the name of this on board because he has taken uptight colleague during a job And while the movie's inciden genuine charm that's nearly » TICKETS bleak for Jimmy charming British import opening ballroom dance classes and can interview by dancing a pair of tal music is the hokiest, the '70s immune to criticism. Sure it's * PLEASE and his mates. Friday at the Main Art Theatre direct the performance. plaster garden gnomes outside Disco nuggets used for the dance form isn't much to look at, but The unemployed and elsewhere. Basically it's a The line is rounded out by a the window. scenes are priceless. When the once those guys get on stage and steel workers one-joke affair, but by the time pale-skinned, red-headed night Muzak turns to Donna Summer's strut their stuff (to the music of" hang out at the this new breed of strippers takes watchman (he provides the prac Director Peter Cattaneo, in his "Hot Love" at the local unem Tom Jones, no less), you can^tT; job office so the stage, that joke is a pretty tice space), and a handsome feature debut, stretches his thin ployment office, you can tell who help but feel exhilarated. -'- much, they don't hilarious one. young man who fancies himself premise into an amusing 90 min those prospective dancers.are. even bother fill None of the men, you see, have another Donald O'Connor. (His utes. He's helped by an able cast, They're the ones bumping and ing out applica what you would call a buff attempts to replicate the including Tom Wilkinson as the grinding while the others wait John Monaghan welcomes tions anymore. physique. Ringleader Jimmy is dancer's acrobatics from "Singin" foreman and Mark. Addy as dourly for relief checks. your calls and comments. To They figure they as scrawny as his buddies are in the Rain" are hilarious.) Jimmy's best friend, who is most leave John a voice mail message, JOHN have a better fat, old, and clumsy. Robert Carlyle, who played the reluctant to bare it all on stage Like "Brassed OfT" earlier this dial (313) 953-2047 on a touch- MONAGHAN chance hitting psychopathic Begbie in because he is so overweight. year, "The Full Monty" has a tone phone, mailbox 1866. the lottery than After a series of disastrous "Trainspotting," has the requi landing a decent job. auditions, he enlists an older site everyman quality for the black man who Frugs and Jerks role of Jimmy. He's so likable Then Jimmy hits on a bright through his tryout but may have and naive that you almost fall A sampling of what's playing she's gay. then summarily dump hers - idea. If women will pack a club some hidden talents (his friends, for his dopey "let's put on a at alternative movie theaters "Caddyshack" (USA - 1980). (Starts Friday) by the hundreds to see those after all, call him "Horse.") show" plan to retain partial cus across metro Detroit as reviewed 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Mayhem "The Full Monty" (Britain - pansy Chippendales strip to tody of his son. by Jbhn Monaghan. erupts on at a posh country club 1997). A group of unemployed their Jockey shorts, what would He also gets the reluctant help Detroit Film Theatre Detroit when Chevy Chase and Rodney steel workers decide to try their they pay to see some homegrown of their former foreman, a proud He has a slightly fiendish Institute of Arts, 5200 Wood Dangerfield hit the links in this hand at male stripping. The only ' talent go all the way? man who refuses to tell his wife streak as well, like when he and ward, Detroit. Call (313) 833- irreverent cult comedy which problem: Their non-Chippen They call it "The Full Monty," that he lost his job. He's brought his friends decide to rattle an 2323 for information. ($5.50; gets even more popular with age. dales physiques. (Starts Friday.) $4.50 students/seniors) Main Art Theatre 118 N. Redford Theatre 13670 The Alloy Orchestra The Main Street at 11 Mile, Royal Lahser (at Grand River), Detroit. Boston-based musical ensemble Oak. Films play through at least Call (313) 537-2560 for informa-' returns for a third time to the Thursday, unless noted other tion.($2.50) r' o i N • E I V E I E f . (. E \ T 1 I ( DFT to perform live behind four wise. Call (248) 542-0180 for "Raintree County" (USA -,. . Tfl classic silent films. 7:30 p.m. information. ($6.50; $4 students, 1957). 8 p.m. Sept. 12; 2, 8 p.m...: Sept. 12: an encore presentation seniors and matinee; $3 twilight) Sept. 13 (organ overture begins a:) of Fritz Lang's futuristic "Shall We Dance?" (Japan - half hour before show time). ''- AAA MOVIES "Metropolis" (Germany - 1925). 1997). A Japanese businessman Elizabeth Taylor plays a South'- . 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13: Buster breaks free of the monotony of ern belle around the Civil War in Keaton in "Steamboat Bill, Jr." life when he spontaneously this overblown Hollywood melo FIRE DOWN BELOW (R) Star Theatres United ArtbtsThealm AIR FORCE ONE (R) (USA - 1928). 3 p.m. Sept. 14: decides to take a ballroom danc drama. Montgomery Clift co* « General Cinemas Bycjasi Ma!ineefDa3y, (or al shews KUU THE CONQUEROR The Watt's Bat Theatre wafo«cowrf[(jr«jAwrvH The original "The Lost World" ing class." stars. Bargain ™Sr«dafy pta H25 . starts before 6¾ PM (KH); Bargain MatreeDafyKOOAJ (USA - 1925). 7 p.m. Sept. 14: "Mrs. Brown" (Britain - Windsor Film Theatre 2135' (Mlitjjshowdriy Same day aoVanee tickets ratable. EXCESS BACCACE(PCU) Shmw Starting Woe 6«) pn M)RTHUTRES Dziga Vertov's experimental 1997). When Britain's Queen Vic Wyandotte Street West, Windsor, HOODLUM (R) New accepUvgVisa & Mastered NV-No VI'P. tickets accepted "Man With the Movie Camera" toria mourned the loss of hus Canada. Call (519) 254-FILM for Cintwi6 CL)ANE(R) "NP" Oencte No f ass Ingagemert 99c Uronla Mall United Artists Falriane (USSR - 1929). band Albert, she formed an information. ($5.25; $4 US.) Ford Rd, 1 Mi west of 1-275« M1MK(R) UvonU H(a» at 7 mlk M . Fairtane Town Center A Tickle in the Heart" unconventional friendship with a 9811900 MONEY TALKS (R) Star|ohn-R 81CM76-WW Wi«x«d ymwfy 'betas miik VaJet ParVrg AvaTaNe (USA/Germany - 1996). 7 p.m. Scottish Highlander. Judi Dench "When the Cat's Away" CONJPlRAa THEORY (I) itUN»V Sept. 15. A documentary look at and Billy Connolly star. (France - 1996). 7 p.m. Sept. 11 - •Denote K?retKt»rs. 3I3-S9M790 Al SEATS 99|AU SHOWS 32289 |ohn R. Rwd a trio of klezmer musicians who "Box of Moonlight" (USA - 14. When an unattached young Friday thro Thursday cmKtcwMumswMs 810-5&5-2070 FR£t RefrJ on Oviks & Pcf *\ $i": •J..A The Observer & EccentricfYHVBSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 (0F*)E7 iv \mmmm ., ••&• iliiiiiiiiiiiiilli STREET SCENE Stewart Francke branches out with new pop sounds Pop singer what it means to live in "a com "She had a tube top double stop Songwriting, however, is the Stewart Francke mitted relationship, in a situa and switchblade eyes/Her hair first and foremost concern. was getting tion where you can't just cut and cut like a man and adolescent "I just wanted to make a pop bored with his run. You're not an outsider. ... thighs. She said, 'It's a long way record with melodies people straight-up rock Some of the songs are about from New York City, but I found could sing. That just appeals to 'n' roll sound. So what happens when people the fare for a Greyhound Bus. me right now. I listen to the Bea while recording decide they can't live with those Don't tell me you love me or say tles, a lot of Brian WilBon. I like his latest album constraints any more," Francke that I'm pretty. There ain't a Ben Folds Five a lot. But I do it "House of said. man here who hasn't known my in my own way. You can't really Lights," he took In "Rebecca," for example, the sweet touch,'" Francke sings. imitate anything because it ends CHRISTINA his style a step FUOCO main character is having an "Everybody says rock music or up sounding like me anyway." further. affair. pop music has to be about the Stewart Francke performs with "House of "She drives home to her chil basics - cars, sex and girls. But Susan Calloway and Sun 209 at Lights," which hit stores Tues dren after having this affair. it doesn't have to. I thought, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Lili's, day; Sept. 8, infuses drum loops There's a line in the song, 'A soul 'Why can't I put this in rock *n' 2930 Jacob, Hamtramck. Cover and pop sounds thanks in part, fallen to temptation/Forever roll music? Why can't I write charge is $5 for the 21 and older Francke said, to producers Brad shall that soul repair.' It's just so about things that everybody show. For more information, call Fairman and Dave Feeny. true. Everything counts. You live thinks about?" Francke (313) 875-6555. Other perfor "They helped me contemporize with everything you do. There's a explained. mances include: 8 p.m. Sunday, the sound and bring in drum price on everything you do. With "House of Lights," Sept. 14, with Michael McDer- loops. It made it more rhythmic, That's kind of what I wanted to Francke is doing things his way. mott at the Atk, 316 S. Main St., more compelling. It made it not get to with this song," Francke "I learned a lot about the busi in Ann Arbor. Tickets for the all- so much a straight up rock 'n' explained. ness and everything like that," ages show are $10, $9 for mem roll album, which is cool but I The first single will be "Upon Francke said of his previous bers, students and seniors. (313) was just getting bored with it." Seeing Simone," on which leg releases, 1995's "Where the River 761-1800; 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Stewart explained that he fig endary Detroit rocker Mitch Meets the Bay" and 1996's with Barb Payton at the Atwater ured if he was interested in it, Ryder sings harmony. "Expecting Heroes." Block Brewery, 237 Jos. Campau, 1 his fans may be as well. "It's got the horns and stuff. "I've been learning all along Detroit. (313) 393-2337; A free *I wanted to make it a little That's probably my favorite for the last 10 years. I decided I show at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, more funky. Misten to the radio track. It's exciting. It's a fun song was going to do all the work at Harmony House, 30830 Orchard a lot. I love the radio. I hear peo to listen to no matter how many myself. Why not instead of mak Lake Road, Farmington Hilts. (248) ple complain about the radio but hundreds of times I've heard it," ing $1 a record, why not make $7 626-4533; and at 5 p.m. Friday. the choices you have in Detroit, Francke said. a record. Granted that means I'd Oct. 3, as part of the grand opening the radio's great. You always "It tells a story. With the last have to get all the cash up front, celebration of Borders Books and hear a great song. It's pretty couple of records, they aren't manufacture the record, put it Music, 34300 Woodward Ave., coo)" comprehensive reflections of who our yourself. You kind of do that Birmingham. (248) 203-0005. On the radio, he "was hearing I am, in the sense that there anyway. If you really want to do different rhythms. A lot of the wasn't a lot of humor in them. it right, you have to work so If you have a question or com samples are taken froni '60s For the people who know me, I'm hard to begin with. I enjoy the ment for Christina Fuoco, you groups. None of them are brand not serious that often. All my business end of it." can write to her in care of The neft but they're used in an inno friends and I we just cut up all He's getting a little help, how Observer & Eccentric Newspa vative way. I was listening to the time. I'm glad I got a little ever. MS Distribution in Chicago pers, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Celebrating release: Stewart Francke performs Friday, more R&B, a little bit more rap. I humor in that song." will distribute "House of Lights" Livonia, or you can leave her a would hear it and say, 'That's The song is about a man who throughout the United States, message at (313) 953-2047, mail Sept. 12, at Lili's in Hamtramck and Sunday, Sept. 14, cool.' I liked it as a fan." protests his innocence to his wife while Immediate Records will box No. 2130, or via e-mail at at The Ark in Ann Arbor to promote his new album "House of Lights" explores about a girl he used to know. take care of Europe. [email protected] "House of Lights." Galleries look forward to an exciting autumn season This is the our second season of covering world. But she took time to give Vinci - that's the kind of fusion lights. The Pontiac galleries con both attendance and sales. At BACK8TA0E second week Detroit's myriad cultural and recommendations. "The Detroit he gets. He uses '50s linoleum tinue to thrive with their great the same time, the galleries that PASS that Backstage arts events. Artists' Market is having a great patterns that look like they 'First Fridays' openings. Once show Michigan and local artists Pass is being Last week, we used the break show called 'Un-Defining Crafta.' could have been done by Jackson you hook into that scene, you can are struggling. We've even lost a pre-empted for to preview the upcoming theatri Also, the Center Gallery at the Pollock." visit a lot of galleries and see a couple. Detroit Public cal season. Anticipation runs Center for Creative Studies is David Rau, the curator of edu lot of art, plus a lot of clubs and You don't want the local artists Television's high for the visual arts' new sea doing a show called 'Goddesses' cation at the Cranbrook Art great places to eat. Of course, the moving away because they're not annual Sum- son of shows, too. So I called our through the end of October. Both Museum, tried to be modest and Splendors of Ancient Egypt at being supported. Maybe we're merfest pledge correspondents in the visual arts galleries are non-profits, and avoid gushing Cranbrook's sea the DIA is getting rave reviews. finally seeing the downside from campaign. But to preview the season in the they're both really great shows." son, but eventually my pestering Now that the summer tourists some of the major cuts in fund fear not; we're Metro area's galleries. Art critic Marsha Miro con won Gut. "Cranbrook is introduc are gone, we locals should make ing for the arts. It's deflating for back next week They're looking forward to an curred with Gerry on "Goddess ing its *What's Next' season with a point of seeing it." the local scene because you lose ANN with the final exciting season overall. But, of es" at the Center Gallery. They three exciting shows: The Sound All in all, it looks like another a kind of funky, grass-roots ener DEUSI summer season course, I pressed them for high have a great group of Detroit- of One Bomb Clapping* features busy art season in the galleries. gy with the number of alterna installment of lights. Gerry Craig, the curator area artists looking at how we a remarkable collection of draw But, as Marsha points out, the tive spaces diminishing." We n^ver-before-aired songs from of the Wildlife Interpretive pick and personify the 'best' of ings, installations, taped perfor seasonal overview shows trends can't let that happen! out-stellar roster of musical Gallery at the Detroit Zoo, was the female species." She had her mances and sculptural artifacts both good and bad. The work of guests and highlights from our busy with an opening of her own, own list, too. The Leon Golub- that document the work of Swiss major artists from all over the This season on Backstage Pass first season. And starting Oct. 2, "Coral Reef Masterpieces," a col Nancy Spero show at Wayne artist Roman Signer. world are coming to town. every Thursday at 9:30 on Chan keep every Thursday night at lection of underwater photos of State's new gallery in Old Main He often harnesses natural That galleries are hosting sig nel 56, we'll keep giving you the 9:¾) free; that's when we start choral reefs from around the is a great initiation. The artists forces - like wind, water and fire nificant contemporary artists information you need to support have strong social consciences - in the form of explosives to cre across a whole range of media Detroit' vibrant art scene. The » and see art as having relevance ate poetically resonant and play means the community is sup rest is up to you. Now get out beyond wall decoration. ful works of art." Finally, art porting that level of show with there! Tina Turner sings benefit "And the Jim Chatelain-Ron meets pyrotechnics! Beavis and Nagle show at Revolution in Fer- Butthead would approve. Also in ; Hudson's and the electrifying Just 500 tickets will be avail ndale. Chatelain gets the pulse the series are the exhibitions "Do entertainer Tina Turner have able for this benefit extravagan of Detroit into his figures and It," an exhibit of works made by teamed up for an intimate za. Proceeds from the benefit will still lifes. They're just weird! And people following step-by-step evening of cocktails, dinner, provide financial support for the Nagle, who's from California, can directions from a roster of inter d4ricing and entertainment, numerous cultural institutions. get more pop, funky, sun national artists, and "Ambiguous ihfcftiding a performance by Tina drenched energy into a ceramic Signifiers: The Drawings of TOflier, to support Detroit's Cul Tickets for the benefit evening cup and still make it sophisticat Claudia Goulette." tural Center at a benefit being are $150 per person, Hudson's ed, like Walt Disney visiting Da I let David select Other high- heW Saturday, Sept. 20, at the will match the tax deductible Detroit Institute of Arts. portion of each ticket sold. Sup • Sir. porters of each of the 10 institu dies vn The benefit is part of Hudson's tions have been mailed invita Team 500, an ongoing effort to tions to the benefit. B B A A rajse $1.5 million.for 10 Detroit To purchase tickets call 888- arte and cultural organizations. 882-5765. YEARS She's Coming Back! ARTENHANCINGLM5 nJutUmw1S97 ^^^ ^etL-ecH t*eruihte-' 'J/te {liAmutqkam (llotmfyebL Ait Auociation U tmi acceptt+Uf dudenti JM the Autumi /997 ieUmi. SKAN I'KW ? AiutU, i/outk cutd lemi OAe ivelc&me. / PLAYERS WANTED Open i&ftifoatiott IieainL ^ueiday, Septemlm 2. •.;:v -v. ftleate mmm f-vl^JJ)^ i.^ ^^^^•^•M^^i ni^ p , 1 wr~ J . -> -a • I I J ^»T^T* ^^^*^*»^^»^*^^W» P""ii*^"*"P*iiP*>*"PI»«P»*«^»"P»"P^^^^^^ ^^*^" I E8* The Observer/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER U, 1997 . 'i NQ :y- ill Restaurant owners hope to 'stir up' Northville :¾ By KEELY WYGONIK sions to make - what kind of 3¾ STAFF WRITE!* Stir Crazy Cafe meat will I have? what kind of Fun and upbeat, Gary Beale Where: 144 Mary Alexander vegetables? Seasoning? and John Janviriya are hoping to (directly behind the gazebo) Diners are invited to step into "stir" things up a little in down downtown Northville, (248) the kitchen and make them town Northville with their Stir 380-9400 selves at home. First stop is the salad bar, then you have to 1 Crazy Cafe, which opened Mon Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. day. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to choose what kind of meat you The partners grew up in 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday; want - chicken, beef, pork, lamb, calamari, shrimp, cod, turkey. M Southfield, and now live in noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Lunch Farmington Hills. They got their served until 4 p.m. daily. They also have tofu. Then there's building permit in March, and Reservations: Accepted for a wide variety of vegetables to started renovating the former parties of six or more. choose from, broccoli, red, yellow Domino's Pizza with help from Credit Cards: All majors and green peppers to name a Greg Eittlman Design of accepted. few, spices and sauces "from mild to savory, from zesty to flavor Northville. Menu: Mongolian-style bar Stir Crazy's conservative exte ful." The chef will prepare your becue dish while you wait, and watch. rior blends in well with the Prices: Lunch $6.75 and 1 Northville's historic downtown- $8.75. Dinner $9.75 and Customers who don't have all- ii you-can-eat appetites will appre t'A scape, but the interior is very $11.75, Kids 10 and under modern, yet inviting, warm, open $5.50. Children's menu ciate the one trip stir-fry and .1 and airy. It overlooks Northville includes stir-fry, age 10 and salad bar option. There's a kid's .¾¾ Downs in back. under, $4.50 lunch; $5.50 din menu, and you can also order 1¾ Friends since kindergarten, ner. Kid's menu includes just the salad bar. Beale and Janviriya, both 23, chicken strips, hot dog, or Rice and tortillas are served •if complement each other like salt peanut butter & jelly served hot with your meal. Fresh Ital H and pepper. Beale has a business with french fries, for $3.75. ian penne pasta is also available. background, Janviriya is an Carry-out: Stir-fry available, Ask your server for a list of bev artist and cook. $6.75 includes rice and tor erages and desserts. The tortilla is so you can make your own i "I like working with people," tillas. said Beale who earned an associ roll-up sandwich. i ate's degree in restaurant man In the future the partners plan agement from Lansing Commu to introduce soups and appetiz ers to the menu. M' nity College. "The dining experience is sup burnt, and the service prompt." "We priced ourselves to be a posed to be fun," said Janviriya. "Smile we are on stage" - is good value," said Beale. "We 1 "Everything here is a new cre one of their mottos. They want wanted to attract a younger ation. I never eat at home and Stir Crazy to be a friendly place crowd, and welcome all the new know what I want from the wait- where employees extend a warm families in the area." staff, and restaurant." sincere welcome to customers, Beverage choices include eight i Their mission statement is and bid them a "fond farewell," different varieties of Snapple, "customer satisfaction regardless with a "thank-ypu for your other soft drinks and bottle juice: •••u "Customers will get a free bot ••• t of cost," and the partners aim to patronage. tle of spring water with their I deliver. The Mongolian Barbecue-style STAFF PHOTO BY BOA BRESLER This is an entertaining dining of eating can be a little over meal," said Beale. "We enjoy ''Vf drinking it, and thought it.would "Stirring up Northville: John Janviriya (left) and Cary Beale opened Stir Crazy Cafe, experience," explains Janviriya, whelming to people for the first a Mongolian-style Barbecue restaurant, on Dxesday in downtown Northville. "but the food should be fresh, not time. There are so many deci be a nice touch." Kids get a free balloon. ••ft RESTAURANT SPECIALS one under 21 admitted. Call at Oakland University, r: Restaurant Specials features that comprise the 1997 Interna Fine Wine, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, i. theme dinners, menu changes, tional Journey of Food and Wine day, Sept. 15. Wines for sam 1704 W. Maple (corner of Decker (248) 624-9659 for information. Rochester. The institute recom and restaurant openings. Send at the Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn, pling, and Mon Jin Lau's excel Road) in Walled Lake. Features SPECIAL DINNER mends that its patients follow a news items to: Keely Wygonik, Sept. 7-14. The tribute includes lent appetizers. Cost $35 per per Rambling Country Band, beer, "Fire on Ice" Cigar and Dinner vegetarian diet consisting of no Entertainment Editor, Observer German menu in the grill, wine son, call (248) 546-7770 or (313) hot dogs, Italian Sausage, Buffa Extravaganza in honor of the more than 10 percent fat. The & Eccentric Newspapers, Inc., maker dinner 6:30 p.m. Thurs 563-8700 for tickets and infor lo Burgers & Hamburgers Detroit Red Wings, 7 p.m. Thurs public is invited to bring a dish day, Sept. 11, and Wine tasting, 6 cooked on the outside grill. 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml mation. day, Sept. 18, Vic's World Class for six that is 10 percent or less 48150, or fax them to (313) 591- p.m. Friday,'Sept. 12. Call (313) Donation $1, bring canned food, Chili Cook Off Market, 42875 Grand River, in fat. Interested individuals _ 7279. 441-2100 for reservations and Al's Copper Mug is sponsoring which will be donated to the Novi. Tickets $97, portion of pro Oakland County Food Bank. No should submit their recipe for ^ SPECIAL EVENTS information. its 11th annual Chili Cook Off ceeds will be donated in the name of Vladimir Konstantinov analysis by the institute dieti- ^ The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn Mon Jin Lau tian. Dress for the evening is *" Kick off the fall season at Mon and Sergi Mnatsakanov to the Culinary tour of Germany, the casual. The auction starts 6 p.rjjjj-" third in a series of four tributes Jin Lau in Troy, and Merchant's William Beaumont Closed Head Injury Fund. Call (248) 305- followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Th£ ^ MITCH 7333, Ext. 126. cost is $5 per couple, or $3 per;**; Meadow Brook Health person. 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