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COUNTY NEWS Jail mlllage: Western Wayne County officials to save continue to oppose\ike countyjail inillage while at least one county official expects to go full steam ahead with or without their support./'A6 • Teacher buyouts, officii -i ly called employee sever ance plans, will result in ?*•!'-(; COMMUNITY LIFE four administrators and :' 116 of the district's 887 ^ Tea tlnie: tittle girls have teachers leaving their jobs a penchant for having tea within the next two> years,•,< U with their dolls and often officials said. invite their parents to join BY0ARRELLCLEM them-Butit'snotmake- STAFF WRITER '•":••'<• believe anymore as area Wayne-Westlanc) school officials will save businesses invite girls to an estimated $2 million bring their dolls and their during the next two parents to a series of years by replacing long time educators with American Girls' teas./Bl new, lower-paid employees. The savings will come as 120 educa tors accept early buyouts that, in most AT HOME cases, top $59,000. "We're losing some excellent, excel •..••::•••>-•••..- ..v..;-,'.^ .;• ••• .';•.•• .:'-,•:• . y-': .y:r. STAFTPHOTOBTTOMHATUT lent people," Mathew McOusker, school Paper wonders: Long Let's dance: Westland Mother of the Year Patricia Garrett (second from left) dances with her board vice president, said Monday. before computer games daughter and friends at Marshall Middle School. Garrett, a chaperone at the dances once a "We've got a hard task to replace these month, enjoys the time with the students. Above (left to right) enjoying the St. Patrick's Day folks with comparable talent." ••',' and Barbie dolls - dance are seventh-grader Savannah Isor, 13, Garrett, seventh-grader Dawn Canales, 12, and The buyouts, officially called employ/? indeed, long before Barbie ee severance plans, will result in four seventh-grader Matlory Garrett, 12. administrators and 116 of the district's -paper dolls were popu 887 teachers leaving their jobs within lar toys. Members of an the next two years^ officials said. area club celebrate these Patricia Brand, assistant superintend works of art./08 IS dent for business, estimated that tfi$
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A time to enjoy: West- outs from page At Mom landMother -• i from page At of the Year '.The buyouts usher in a three- • Ttra new plan Is simi Patricia tiered plan that works like this: was always something to do;" ' •• Seventy-six teachers who lar to early buyouts she said. Garrett leave by. this June will receive - offered In 1995. when "I know that my mom has enjoy 8 the oyer an eight-year period - a 160 teachers and 20 more time to dedicate to us. I'm music with $601,000 buyout plus $30 for kind of glad, she made that the students every sick day they have accu: administrators received choice," she said. Meanwhile, Garrett describes at Marshall niulated. Teachers now average $04,000 each to leave Middies l£2 sick days, Slee said, mean- their Jobs. motherhood as "just something iQg their buyout would be I've always wanted to dp," : •.; SchooVm. $59,260. "That's what my grandma did Patrick's and that's what my mom did," s pay dance • {• Forty teachers who delay, "It'll be interesting," he told she said. -• • : .",..- leaving their jobs until June the^ board Monday night. "It'll be A native of Detroit, she and recently. I; Xp$9 will receive $50,000, rather a big challenge." . /vt^an $55,000, during an eight* her husband, Jack Qarrett, have Slee said Officials will visit lived in Westland.for 16 years, ^ period. They also will campuses such as the University ; where Patricia Garrett takes on ive $30 per sick day. . of Michigan-Flint and Wayne 1 : hex many activities. : ; ) ¾ Four administrators who State University, among others, ; She volunteers to do the gar- £l$ave this, June will receive to try to.recruit quality teachers,; cdehing on the/grouhds of St;{ ^$j55,O00 over eight years but, Only four administrators will Theodore Catholic Church in | unlike teachers, they will receive have to be replaced: Charles : | $30 per .sick day in one lump ^^yVestlahd, :; >.;/;'/•;..' f- '. Heard and Barbara Skone, exec Slie'.is also secretary of the !fgs|un^V:''';V.;-'.'''' ••''••' >'.'•: '"•' •r•'••> utive directors of instruction and Westland All-Stars Youth 1¾ [The new plan is similar to planning; Leo Schuster, Wayne Drama Troupe, in which her two pearly buyouts offered in: 1995, Memorial High School principal; youngest daughters perform. jjvjhe4 160 teachers and 20 and Lynn Gregg* Johii Glenn , "l like to do that stuff," she £ administrators received $64,000 .High School assistant principal; says of a recent project in which ^ each to leave their jobs. On Monday, Superintendent she helped her friend fix up a 1 > The new plan may have at Greg Baracy commended the; 120 hpUBe that had heen ^rn*up by a > ^J^ast one. drawback. Slee said the exiting educators for their ser ' renter.. ^district may face a difficult time vice to Wayne-Westland: 8MI7PHOTO BY TOM HMfUtT rfl lling some teaching positions in Garrett has held jobs in retail, ofting at ; a dance He praised theirn for "all the but "always because of family I involves just doing "my U8well." And Alicia •f;8 ibjects such as industrial arts, children "and lives they've would quit," she said. * t own thing," she said. And that philosophy sees herself following in her }' c jmputer-aided drafting, special touched over the years." seems to be at work in mother's footsteps. "As I've e iucation and music. "Everything has to be around Collecting money, talk ; theSkids' schedules;" she said. ; ing to students, consol her own family, as she matured I've kind of become a lot S The kids are taken to and ing crying girls who did- SALUTE TO pulls out some of the like my mom." picked iUp at school every day, n't get asked to dance ™eLLCNc£ numerous photo albums "Hopefully when I have kids I along-with"three or four or five and separating kids F*V*>**™y* she keeps handy in her can be as active as she is with other'kids - as many as need a who are dancing too living room chronicling her kids," she said. OPEN SOME! As for the Mother of the Year ride, especially in cold weather," close are some of her tasks there. almost every aspect of award, Alicia thinks it gave her Saturday - March 21, 28 & April 4 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8he!said.v ;: Garrett makes it her business her life with her family. The elementary school is a. to be involved in her children's "I take lots of pictures," she m'other a chance to reflect on her LCtMei^T^rttfi rLowChfld/T*och«r RaHo • block a^way from her WeBtland lives. "I tell them no matter says as she shows pictures of accomplishments. "She goes out home, :but she still drove her- family dinners at restaurants, of her way for other people so Monitoring! Cdmeratlh Every Room what you do I'll always know," children and picked them,up she says with a laugh. school field trips, Girl Scout out much. I don't think she thinks SafeN SOund™SecurHy Sytteny pyery. day, because she said she But Garrett takes motherhood ings, vacation Bible school, about what she does for every AfltrScnoOIProorom always needed to know they got seriously. "It's really hard now Westland All-Stars perfor- body." Alio featuring Tutor Town*™- A Unique Play Village there and backeafeiy. with all the things going on in mahceSj family events and fami As for Garrett, being a mother ENROLL NOWFOR SUMMER CAMPf ;He r daughters' school activi the world to keep good moral ly vacations. is what it is all about. ties continue to have a promi* standards," Garrett said. "I go everywhere with the "I think being a mother is one nent place in her life. On a kids,** she said. of the most Important things Ages 6 Weeks to S Years • 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. She remembers a time When recfent, afternoon she chaperoned she was a child when "everyone : Daughter Alicia agrees. "She there is," Garrett said. a; St, Patrick's Day dance at seemed so much closer," she has always been there for every Next: Westland's Teacher of the TuTgRTiME Marshall Middle School. Chaper- said. "I think my parents raised thing." Year. CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER from page Al 951N. Conton Center Rd.* Canton, Ml 48187 Charges NC»1OPW«* AVMi/ h(w*n» fiwpwy ami r**t*mi ( crumn*- Upper school, 28955 Rosewood Ave., Inkster • 728-4813 ". r^meOrVe <>i» N«(l«tw<* r\i Museum BY BETH SUNDRIA JACHMAN STAFF WRITER - It's hats off to vintage ladies' accessories at the Westland Historical Museum. The display of hats, cigarette holders and lighters, compacts, purses, gloves and even a glove stretcher harks back to differ ent eras of yesteryear, but some styles have made a resur gence so they have a surpris ingly modern feel. Westland residents have donated many of the items, which include little mesh purs es dating from the 1890s, bead ed and painted mesh bags from Accessories: Vintage gloves, hats and purses show the 1920s and a tapestry purse Srtfl? PHOTOS BY JIM JAGDFELD the fashion statements of.yesteryear.. from the late 1930s. Topper: Marie Busch displays one of the vintage hats on exhibit at the Westland "At one time when they went Historical Museum, located on Wayne Road near Marquette. to the theater and opera, women wore those little mesh purses," Marie Busch, of the seem like dangerous weapons women a sleek style with room cotton gloves, kid gloves and Westland museum, said. today, but they also have appeal for all their things at the same crotcheted gloves, to name a Chatelaine bags were roman for their elegant designs. Hat time. few - based on a formula that tic little purses, worn on rings pin holders, once an item on Pillbox hats from the early included time of day, length of or dangling from hooks at the moat women's vanity tables, 1960s, a felt velour hat with sleeve and formality of the belt. So popular, they were even today are collected and often cording, a cloisonne compact occasion. They also had to use a offered by Sears in the early used as pin cushions, museum and jeweled pins are also glove stretcher to stretch out 1900s. worker Georgia McDaniel said. among the exhibit's items. the fingers after washing their Opera glasses in a case dating The exhibit features a beaded The exhibit shows how acces gloves, which is also featured in from the 1920s, silver cigarette bag that would have probably sories have changed, but also the exhibit. cases and lighters, and com been worn in the summer in the shows how many things come pacts with rouge and powder early to mid-1940s. back into fashion. The museum exhibit will run were designed with an elegance One purse made of yarn and Fashion gloves are becoming through April and spring hats that has become very collectible metal rings made a smart more popular today, but are will soon be added. The West- today. accent piece. "It was made as a improved over those of yester land Historical Museum, open "Women used to have com fancy little purse to be worn day - it's easier to find a pair from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, is at pacts with them that were quite with special outfits," Busch that fits. •857 N. Wayne Road, near Mar fancy," Busch said. said. Once upon a time, women quette in Westland. Admission In the bags: Mesh and tapestry bags are among the Hat pins, which women used Long envelope-style bags gave jsrore gloves to fit the occasion - is free. to keep their hats in place, may items on display a$ the museum. Westland police officers .'* -1 t join in chase through city carry on Westland police joined Michi Inkster man following a car gan State Police and officers • CRIME WATCH chase that began at Middlebelt This leather handbag from from other communities Sunday and Van Born roads and ended Perlina is the perfect companion in a lengthy chase through sev at 1-94 near Belleville Road. for the professional woman. Items taken included a $700 eral cities that ended on Michi The incident began at 10:57 Zippered rear compartment gan Avenue near the Dearborn television, a $400 VCR, a large a.m. March 14 when a Westland Police Department. jar with $400 in pennies, a $350 police officer saw the driver of a and front fold-down organizer. Westland police joined the pur pair of earrings, a $300 gold 1985 Chevy pickup run a red Black or brown with silver-toned suit about 4:50 p.m. at Middle- chain and a $100 compact disc light at the Middlebelt-Van Born accents. 8x6". $130. belt and Ann Arbor Trail and player, a police report said. intersection, a police report said. Handbags continued their involvement The woman arrived home at The male driver ignored police northbound onto 1-96 and east 1:13 a.m. and noticed that a side attempts to stop him, and the ward to Livernois, where state door had been knocked in, police truck at times forced other vehi police took the lead, a police said. The case remains under cles off the road, police said. The report said. investigation. truck driver also nearly hit sev The incident started after the eral other cars during the pur fleeing driver stole the car in the Apartment break-in suit, police said. Taylor area. The car did not A 51-year-old man reported a Joined by Van Buren Town belong to an off-duty Westland break-in that occurred between ship police on 1-94, Westland police officer, as some television 2:45 p.m. Sunday and 8:45 a.m. police chased the car at speeds news reports said, Westland Monday at his Venoy Pines approaching 80 mph until the police said. apartment near Venoy and War driver finally pulled onto the The driver, identified as a Tay ren. shoulder of the road near lor woman, was arrested after Belleville Road, where he was Someone gained access taken into custody for fleeing ramming several state police through a window and took four cars and coming to rest in a and eluding, resisting arrest and weapons (a five-shot revolver, an driving on a suspended license, a muddy area alongside Michigan 8-shot semi-automatic gun, a Avenue, police reports said. police report said. 9mm 16-shot gun and a 20- . Police had to use pepper spray gauge shotgun) and five compact to bring the man under control. Break-in reported discs, a police report said. A 54-year-old resident in the The incident remains under A female passenger in the 1200 block of south Carlson investigation. truck was cited for failing to reported a break-in that wear a seat belt. She told officers occurred late Saturday or early Car chase she tried to convince the driver Sunday. Westland police arrested an to pull over. Suspect sought in hammer assault BY LEANNK ROGERS • 'He popped the victim "When they stopped for a light STAFF WRITER at Ford and Venoy, the suspect several times with the had followed them and broke the Information is being sought hammer/ rear passenger window with a about the suspect in an assault baseball bat," Kiselica said. "He with a hammer that left a West- Sgt. Paul Kiselica followed them until they got to land resident injured Saturday -Garden City police detective Annapolis and he turned off." morning. Once at the hospital, police The incident occurred at were called. Witnesses to the approximately 7 a.m. at Merri- altercation or anyone with infor man and Ford. Garden City "Ho popped the victim several mation about the assailant are Police Detective Sgt. Paul Kiseli- times with the hammer. The vic being sought, Kiselica said. The ca said the 17-year old victim tim has a possible fractured jaw culprit was described as a black told police he made an obscene - his jaw area was swollen - and male with a mustache and a geBture to the driver of another broken, chipped teeth," said Bhaved head, 6 feet 11 inches car. Kiselica. tall, medium build, 24 years old, . "Ho was a passenger in the At this point, other vehicles wearing a hooded sweat shirt. vehicle. The other driver opened began arriving at the intersec He was driving a gray or light the passenger door and punched tion and the culprit drove away. green 1997 or 1998 model Ford the victim several times," said The driver, an 18-year old Gar Contour. Kiselica. den City woman, and the pas Anyono with information As a second passenger got out sengers decided to hoad for about the case is asked to call of the car to assist the victim, Annapolis Hospital in Wayne so tho Garden City Police Depart Jacobson's Kiselica said the culprit went tho victim could receive medical ment at 626-8088. Birmingham • {248) 644-6900 Livonia » (734) 591 -7696 Rochester • (246) 65! -6000 back to his car and returned treatment. SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9 • OPEN SUN AT NOON armed with a hammer. MOW) '•Tl^':0b8erverASec^nti^l^\mDA% MARCH 26,1998 OBITUARIES from page Al WILSON H.OWFrTN uncles and cousins; and special nia, $7,067; South Redford, in favor of enhancement mil- ment would bring an additional ing, and there are concerns Funeral arrangements for Wil friend, Erica Perry. $0,588; Garden City, $6,145; lages to raise additional funds. .$567 per student in the Ply about what will happen when son Griffin, Si, bf Wayne were Mr. Talaga was preceded in Wayne-Westland, $5,883; and "I've, gone on record that if a mouth-Canton districts That the next recession hits the state. made by Uht Funeral Home. death by his brother, Terry Tala Redford Union, $5,677. bill comes in the Senate allowing same 3 mills would generate Wayne-We8Hand's assistant Mr. Griffin died March 8 in ga, patemed grandfather, Plymouth-Canton school offi- a local enhancement millage of $778 in Ann Arbor.; In Bloom- superintendent for instruction, Wayne. He was employed at.a Eugene Talaga, and maternal ciftla like to benchmark their dis three mills I would vote yes on field Hills, 3 mills equates to Djr. Sam Barresi, says he's con bump and paint shop. l. * grandfather, Sam Barnes. trict with Bloomfield Hills that bill" Sen. Loren Bennett, R- $1,299 more per student. cerned for when the economy Surviving are: wife, Eileen; Memorial contributions may ($10,916), Birmingham ($10,839) Canton, told the mostly local Much of the problem for many eventually takes a dip, sons, Gary (Colleen) of be made to the Kidney Founda and Arm Arbor ($8,196). gathering. 1 do have some trou districts is directly related to "We're not having funding Greenville, Mich., and Ronald tion of Michigan or the Universi While many voters may have ble with that decision ... because state funding that is less than meet expenses how," said Bar (Robin), of Westland; sisters, ty of Michigan Dialysis Unit.' looked at their wallets in 1994 if every district avails itself to the cost of doing business, * resi, of Plymouth. "It's better we Stella Grey and Nancy Hagen; .when approving Proposal A, sev that .opportunity,;-' the gap In the Plymouth-Canton address the situation on a proac four grandchildren; and three HERMAN STEINBACK eral in the crowd declared they (among districts) would widen. I : schools, Superintendent Chuck tive basis when the economy is great-grandchildren. ; now want quality:put back into am concerned about that." Little told the Observer his dis going well, than wait for things Herman Steinback, 76, of Wayne their schools. Many even spoke •-' Bennett said a 3-mill ehtiance- trict received a 2.7 percent to go belly-up and find out the Mr. Griffin was.preceded in died March 21 in Oakwood Hos increase in state funding. He fundingisn't there.^ death by his sister, Kathryn. pital Annapolis Center, Wayne. also pointed out the Consumer ; According to some legislators, Arrangements were made by WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL Price Index was over 3 percent. the state is iactually $6Q0-million FOLLY R.tKUPO Uht Funeral Home. SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES According to Little, it's the fifth short in funding Proposal A. Funeral services for Polly Mr. Steinback was a head cus 1^ consecutive year the district has: And, if every district were to get Skladd, 64, of Westland were todian. [Presiding: Council President Cicirelli :. operated With state funding the same amount of per-pupil- March 21 in Vermeulen Funeral Surviving are; son, Daniel Present: Anderson, Barnes, Qriffin,l«Bianc,'Pickering, Scott increases less than the cost of funding, the state would need to Home with burial at Cadillac Steinback of Port Huron, Mich.; :60: Approved: minutes of regular mtg held 3/2/98 doing business. —' ; raise a billion dollars. Memorial Gardens West, West- daughter, Margaret Wood of .•-Adopted Ordinance 248-A-3, rezoning from office business to single: "What happened; especially\ . Penhett doesn't see that ever land. Officiating was the Rev. Nevada; and four grandchildren, 'residential, NW corner of^ Cowan &Wildwood ; , with PlyniiOuth-Canton and happening. , Peter Golinski, brother of Polly Shawn, Michael, Nichole and .^Adopted Ordinance 2&-W-25-3, amend the^^ buUding permit fees Wayne-Westland, is that they nTaxpayers couldn't afford it," —Adopted Budget Amendment 98-11, CWW Youth assistance Grant & Skladd. Tracy, all of Westland. were at their lowest level of said Bennett, "We would have Mr. Steinback was preceded in ^approval of contact amendment for Youth Assistance" Program, amt.$8,342 mills as both had just lost a big to raise property taxes by 42 Mrs. Skladd, who died March '-Request from John. Glean Instrumental Music Booster Organization 18 in Westland, was born in Tur death by brothers, Everett and .conduct "Tag Days" on 6/1/98 in Edison Elementary area & ob, 679/98 in millage renewal," said Demo mills to gain equity. The current Robert; and sisters, Elizabeth, cratic Rep. Eileen DeHart, D- income tax of 4.4 percent would tle Ford, Saskatchewan. She was ; Marshall Middle School area . a homemaker. Ruth Side, Jean O'Brien and —Approved sale of used ambulance to Emergency Education, Inc exchange for Westland. "When Proposal A have to be increased to 9.7 per Clair Smith. vliO.OOO in training credit* for fire personnel' , .'- : *.. .: kicked in, they were at their low cent. It just won't happen." Surviving are: son, William :-Approved Project Scope Amendment for Hix Pairk -Phase 1 point. They got deeper and Skladd of East Pointe; daughter, —Adopted resolution calling public hearing on 674/98 on amendments to Tax deeper into a. hole. They will Shell game? Christina Pingle of Westland; MARGARET 0. NABB brothers, Peter Golinski of New •ilhcrement Financing & Development Plan of Tax.increment Finance never get whole again because "Why don't we look at real Funeral services for Margaret '•Authority1 <:•'••:;'••):'] .-,:.- " / — they're being punished for that funding?" asked Rep. Tom Kelly, Jersey, Alex Golinski of British ''•Adopted resolution extending "Resolution of Designation" previously given' Columbia, panada, and Robert Nabb, 88, of Westland were one time when voters voted no D-Wayne. "Leave state aid at March 23 in Uht Funeral Home > to Weatland Development Corp from3/31/98-9/30/98 . on the millage renewal." ' the amount it is now, and add all Golinski of^ London, Canada; and ;»61: Confirmed reappointment of J Spitz to Local Officer's Compensation two grandchildren. with burial at Parkview Ceme < Commission for 7 yr term, expires 2/3/06 the lottery money to it. If s a big tery. Officiating was the Rev. ¢62: Confirmed appointment,of E Candela to Tax Increment Finance Catchup shell game. I think it's time for Memorials may be made to Edward Jones. American Lung Association, x Authority Board for 4 yr term, expires 3/17/02 '•'•'••„.••' . Rep. Lyn Bankes, R-Redford^ the legislature and governor to Mrs. Nabb died March 20 in s 63: Confirmed reappointment of E Keast & N Stockmeyer to Local who also serves Livonia, said admit there were mistakes four 18860 W. 10 Mile Road, South- years ago and it's time to correct field, Mich. 48075-2689. Town and Country Nursing *• Development Authority for 4 yr term, expires 3/17/02 Plymouth-Canton and Wayne- Home. She was a caterer. s64: Confirmed reappointment of K Sharp St F Toarmina to Brownfield Westland had a chance to have it." !; Redevelopment Authority for 3lyrterm, expires2/19/98 millage votes to catch up with Wayne County Commission Surviving are: son, Delmar |: 66; Confirmed appointment of D McKnignt to Brownfield Redevelopment other districts before Proposal A Vice Chair Kay Beard, a Demo TIMOTHY J. TALAQA Nabb and Douglas Nabb; daugh •'Authority for 3 yr term, expires 2/19/01 went into effect. crat who represents Westland Memorial services for former ters, Mary Collins, Betty Nabb s 66: Granted the request from RAM SETT transfer location of 1996 Class C "Plymouth-Canton had a and Garden City, says she never Westland resident Timothy Tala- and Ellen Peden; seven grand j; license from 7020 N Wayne to367 50W Warren chance to be up with Livonia, did like Proposal A. ga, 43, of Willis, Mich, were children; and seven great-grand ! 67: Granted the request from J & J Gilbert to split lot #30, Luttermoser March 25 in Muehlig Funeral children. : : : y but they chose not to go to voters "It lowered the property tax ^&Ute» Sub •;'.'••.'•.•'•••.•''': .'f-. '':: '- Chapel, Ann Arbor. ; 68: Granted site plan approval for proposed playground & picnic shelter, 'with another millage," said and income tax, the only things V Supervisor's Nankin Plat#11, N of Warren, WofMerriman Bankes. "I'm not sure why they besides mortgage loans we can Mr. Talaga died at his home JANETTE 8. PERT March 20 after a prolonged ill £ 69: Granted site plan approval: for proposed Cherrybrook Condos, didn't, unless they didn't think take off our federal taxes," said Funeral services for Janette I SupeiYisort Nankin Plat #8, SE wrper of Cherry Hill &F)annmgtoh they could pass another mil Beard. "I would have preferred ness. He was born in Wayne. He ,:70: Granted revised site approval for Anthony's Pond will always be remembered for Pert, 72, of Westland were lage." the money stay here for educa March 23 in L.J. Griffin Funeral i 71:. Approved Check List-$878,537.81 & Prepaid-$6,327l783.44 his love for his nieces and Bankes said it's up to con tion." Home. Cremation rites were ' Mtg adjourned at 8:42 p.m. •. stituents to elect legislators and At the end of the night, Little nephews and his dogs. S ^utea available in City CJerk's Office accorded. Officiating was the board members who will support felt good about getting the mes Surviving are: father and step Rev. Fred Zimmerman from SANDRA A CICIRELLI, Council President changes to Proposal A, and work sage out - that current funding mother, John and Betty Talaga; South Redford Church of Christ. DIANE J FRITZ, CMC, City Clerk toward that end. isn't helping many districts stay mother, the former Wilma Mrs. Pert, who died March 20 PUNWK UUA 26,1993 Some of the legislators told above water. Barnes; brothers, John Talaga those in attendance Proposal A "I think Proposal A works well and Paul Newsom; sisters, Mary in Detroit, was born in Scotland. does not guarantee school fund- for most of Michigan, however it Talaga, Diane Sheffrey, Donna She was a homemaker. needs some tweaking to fix some Newsom-Barenfanger and Surviving are: sons, Ian and of the built-in problems," said Dolores Ochoa; paternal grand David; daughters, June and Bar Little. "People think public edu mother, Lottie Talaga; maternal bara Meloche; one sister; five cation is important. It's a quali grandmother, Alice Barnes; sev grandchildren; and one great r ty issue, and that's refreshing." eral nieces, nephews, aunts, grandchild. vmteM q> Join in on the festivities—for all ages^to celebrate the grand opening of the newest gem In Canton's crown. ^. u & VIC'S Saint Joseph Mercy Canton Health Building is bigger ^^ and better than ever in its new location/with more ^1^ services, family doctors and specialists, plus ^ Michigan's flrst Interactive health education #^ DINE center (to be completed (nearly '99). ^ F*$* Health FAM11Y RESTAURANT Kroger Complex O Scwnings/Aptivitles: *# • Crawl through the huge 5662 Middlebelt • Garden City 1 Block NortH of Ford Road "" VIC'S DINER Open House $ • Blood, pressure, checks Ford Road *. • Body fat analysis / (734) 427-5330 Sunday, March 29 Open Mon.-Sat. 7a.m,-10p.m.; Sun. 7am.-3p.m. jE^:* Diabetes screenings 1-4 p.m. ^ffv::_ .'•' "Are you stressed?" test J^ • Cdol"Dpn*t spread germs" ,'••'••jjjv light for kids BREAKFAST -0T • Heartrisk assessmen t MON-FRI i. 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Commission has announced 42 • Westland, Wayne County; -•' Economic Development Fund widen Newburgh Road from two road grants. The E,DF grants lanes to five to improve traffic officials tocut will provide $24.7 million, a bit flow to developments supporting more than half, of projects total 42d new jobs at various firnis - ing $47 million. .$570,825 state grant to support prisoner space [•• Among area communitiesi the $1.14 million project. projects and state shares are: - • Canton Township, Wayne Appointments BY KENABRAMC2YK County would receive a "signifi tion "irrational." "Crime is County - widen Haggerty Road • Marcella Colling, $TAFF WRITER Jail millage cant economies of scale" in rep down 12 percent in Wayne fi*om tvvo lanes to"' five to reduce resenting the largest county in County since 1991, when the Northville resident and direct Conference of Western In 1996 these (1 congestion and allow truck and tor of environmental health and Wayne officials will oppose the Michigan. (Dickerson) jail first opened," employee access to Yazaki North Wayne County com "With a standardized, lower Duggan said. "We had 20,000 safety at Kettering University, county jail millage - expected munities generated America Inc.i adding 29J5 jobs -- to the Michigan Emergency on a ballot this year ^unless daily fee for bed space, the Con fewer crimes committed than in $972,800 state grant toward the following rev ference could realize a reduc 1991. Planning and Community Right Wayne County increases pris enue for Wayne »i« $1.52 million total project. to Know Commission. The group oner space and cuts the cost of tion in the additional funding "We've done everything that • Novl, Oakland Cotinty - County jail operations under its communities currently we've promised." ensures state planning and prisoner housing. the one mill approved by voters widen and resurface the Nine response for hazardous materi Meanwhile, Deputy County spend on securing out-county, Duggan said having Wayne Mile-Npvi Road intersection, for in 1988 (figures are rounded bed space," stated a letter to Codnty act BB a central deposi als planning. Her term ends Executive Mike Duggan expects off). trucks accessing local firms, April 11,2000. McNamara. tory was an issue that could be including Ingersoll-Rand Co., to go full steam ahead with the discussed with the communi millage campaign - with or TOWNSHIPS: In 1996, CWW communities )which is adding 75 jobs - alone spent approximately $2 ties. without CWW support. B Canton • $1.4 million Two police chiefs have repre million to house prisoners in The charge per prisoner to sented the CWW, a legislative *g Huron • $229,000 out-county facilities - above communities and revenue for consortium of 18 communities, and beyond the millage collect communities appear to be less $w/ta lezmtfc... m Northville • $630,000 ed hy Wayne County. negotiable items. I; in ongoing discussions with Wayne County. 8 Plymouth * $1 million "If Wayne County would Both the CWW and the Wayne County Department of 1: Sign Up Now! The CWW passed a resolu 8 Redford $933,000 assume the responsibility of qg$» tion last year opposing this arranging for alternative pris Community Justice agree that To 'Alt classes are BEGINNING SCUBA oner space in out-county facili the county has inadequate jail and meet for 7 sessions, year's 1-mill renewal of the CITIES: countywide jail millage. ties, the CWW would have no space. NOVtt Garden City Police Chief S Allen Park • $716,000 need for additional bed space in The millage issue is a Compli the Dickerson facility nor would cated issue, Price said. Monday, March 30... .6 p.m.-lO p.m. Dave Kocsis, Westland Police M Dearborn • $3.4 million ^Wednesday, April 1...... 6 p.rnvlO p.m. Chief Emery Price and Canton it be necessary to eliminate the "They're saying they can't U Dearborn Heights • $1 mil per diem charge with an admin release the felons early," Price SPECIAL CLASSES Township Supervisor Tpm Yack sit on a CWW subcommittee lion istrative charge," the letter said. "We're not saying that Equipment Class...... March 28 & 29 states. they do that at all." studying the millage. ft Garden City • $447,000 ledic First A!d...March 31 8r April 2 The chiefs want Wayne The CWW wants communi Price said out-county jail use NitroxClass.....iAprii4 County Sheriff Robert Ficano m Livonia • $3.3 million ties reimbursed revenue equal to house criminals has worked to 2/10th8 of a mill levied on for municipalities. and the county sheriffs to act as a Northville • $101,000 ADVENTURE DIVINE.BAHAMJ a "central depository" for ordi residents. I "If we're using these facilities U Plymouth^ • $272,000 "While retaining 2/10ths (of as municipalities and are mak ;>tst. ^¾ nance violators and misde meanants. a) mill would not totally allevi ing these deals, why can't DIVES! w^fr-. j "The sheriffs could contract ate the ever-increasing costs they?" Price asked. # # borne by local units, it would The county also was spending * SNORKELINC SALES SERVICE U-* out for that," Price said. "The sentenced misdemeanants. sheriffs are supportive of this." provide communities with the on the jail $16 million of county • The per diem charge for flexibility to employ best man general fund money with the DIVERS prisoner should be eliminated agement and fiscal practices," $26 million generated by the Incorporated What they want and replaced with an adminis NOVI ANN ARBOR: The chiefs have pushed for the CWW letter states. millage, Duggan said. "McNa ? trative charge; mara has made it his No. 1 V;7f'.--<;cvnT $:;:: ; p? w.ishtr-njnv Ave more than a year to obtain • The CWW believes that the 6,000 inmates housed (248) 34*1-9260 (734)971-7770 increased jail housing for their issue," Duggan said. number of bed spaces and/or Duggan reiterated that Duggan said communities Mot" Ft i v" "* Mon Fri 11 7 communities with ordinance the availability of suburban bed Sot 10 :J Sun Noo'i S.it. 10-5 violators and misdemeanants Wayne County's Dickerson receive funds through their dis spaces in the Dickerson Facility Facility in Hamtramck housed trict courts in their fines of mis and a lower charge to communi should be increased. ties for prisoners before they 6,000 felons and misde demeanants and that county would support the 1-mill levy Contracting out? meanants from the suburbs. charges for those inmates have slated to be on the ballot. They would rather advocate stood up in court. The chiefs want county sher that these people be released to A letter was mailed to County iffs to act as a "central deposito "The law says if you get the Executive Edward McNamara the streets," Duggan said. "If fines, you must pay for their ry" for ordinance violators and you look at our report, you will incarcerations," Duggan said. ti in February from the CWW, misdemeanants. In this capaci stating the following points of see that 500 people from West- County commissioners have ty, the CWW believes the coun land, 200 from Livonia and 200 Help us celebrate our MADISON HEIGHTS issue: ty could negotiate with out- not yet approved the millage • The CWW believes that the from Plymouth, Canton and proposal to be placed on any county facilities for additional Northville were held in our Wayne County Jail should be bed space. 1998 ballot. The millage expired the central depository for all jail." in December. 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Off* ends J/31/98 SorntKir *•* The Observer & ftqcentrict THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 X ; County; Commissioner Bruce Patterson's resolution asks the this issue by a^ipbling date, Patterson, R-Canton, wants to committee to proceed in collect" WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS calling witnesses and hold public hold a number of public hearings ing data, assembling witnesses, hearings. The committee should on Wayne County's Concealed holding public hearings and make recommendation? follow* Weapons Permit process, . obtaining research materials as in many public hearings he Permitting process and laws can ; The county commissioner's ing this process, Patterson said. < Patterson, who introduced a they relate to concealed weapons expected to be conducted regard contact his office at (313) 224- request follows a reoenVriewspa- "The courts and the judge*, resolution last month calling for permitting in other states and ing this issue! Patterson has 0944. J •"--.: •:'••,•• •,:':.:•;[),y; per story that indicated the must be above reproach" Patter? a plenary investigation of the counties. The resolution also received numerous phone calls Counsel questioned • major contributors and family son said.'/*iWe cannot permit permit process, expected the res- calls for the Public Safety and and lettersi from constituents members of judges have received even th^Abpc^^ce of impropri^ olutioh to be discussed Wednes Judiciary Cpmniittee to make interested in supplying informal Patterson also has requested a disproportionate amount of ety. I take this matter very seri day (yesterday) at a scheduled recommendations. ; Hon and giving testimony. an investigation into the process: tases and ftea^ i'hffy , j \ • .¾ • \\y - ously.• * y i' 'meeting of the Committee on The county commissioner said Patterson said anyone inter used in court-appointed attor Patterson -Wants $tie Public ^Public Safety and Judiciary. yesterday's meeting was the first ested in contributing informa neys for defendants who are Safety and Judiciary Committee tion on the Concealed Weapons unable te afford representation. conduct an investigation into Schoolcraft College's Export Resource Center presents an international dinner seminar "Doing Business in Hong Kong: [The Gateway to China" 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16. Featured speaker Jacqueline M. Stavros will talk about oppor tunities for profit in China and Hong Kong. U.S. exports to Hong Kong are up 41 percent between 1993 and 1996. Hong Kong presents a 1998MERCURY potential lucrative market for —SABLE GS~ u^m^smmm. U.S. businesses and serves as 'the gateway to China. ' Stavros is a professor of inter national studies at Madonna :&Jhiyersity. She serves oh the '<•) ••;^oard of governors of the Nation- ; ral Association of Small Business PER MONTH FOR 27 MONTHS' VisitYour '^International Trade Educators 27-Momh/27,00O-Mile Red tarpet Lease Metro Detroit and is a member of the Michigan Mercury'Dealer. .District Export Council and the Capitalized Cost • .. M8.667 Down Payment (NYtc/RCL Cash) .....'1,650 'American Marketing Associa J Refundable Security Deposit..., 275 i i \ < ni\ tion. Bnl Months Payment.,...... ; »269 Following the speech, partici Cash due at signing .«2,194 pants can talk about their per $ 15Mko\er 27,000 miles 3.0^ V**o#*»Stt©ndG«nerstfon dual air b^ sonal business concerns in Ftrpjofcl crater oonsok • Power windows and doWipcb. ANN ARBOR roundtable discussions with rep * U resentatives from the Detroit ~-W, Apollo ^Regional Chamber, the U.S. yr Si. 2100 W Stadium Biwi. 'Export Assistance Center in •TfJk. J Uvifi ;Detroit, the Pontiac Export 013) 668-6100 A 1998 MERCURY' v Assistance Center, the Michigan t DEARBORN ?Jobs Commission and successful V1LLAGERGS ^regional exporters. Krug 2l5Ji Nfichicun Aw. ',' A dinner featuring cuisine &T»I-ITI \w\VUf- T.l GARDEN CITY ^MERCURf Stu Evans MOUNTAINEER 32000 hud RJ .^ittibk. /JV W\-J if St! rwvn Novice and experienced bee- 013) 125-1300 ;• keepers will find much to buzz * about at the 60th annual Bee NOVt * Schqol sponsored by the South Varsity -eastern Michigan Beekeepers «251 Grand River £ Association. , PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS' 1 *l EUkivrfMU'ivntvi/ '< The school, held in coopera- 24-Moruh/24.000-Mile Red.Carpet Lease 1-800-850-^0^(6684) w tiori with the Schoolcraft College Capitated Cost ..-..,...... »28.384 PLYMOUTH >«: Beekeepers Club and the Cran- DownPaymcnt ...,.. »1,990 '. brook Beekeepers Club, is Refundable Secunty Deposit.... »375 Hlnes Park Finl Month.s Payment »369 40601 AnnAitxfrfci. J scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 pjm. todudc. ui rj;s ^Saturday, April 4, in the Water- Cash due at signing .*2,734 $ J5Aii?eoM-f 24 000 miles /VSarfr* • Power window and door locks * Second Gcnenflat^Mftffe'llp* 1-800<550-MERC ^man-Center on Schoolcraft's •JtMockbbraker s * Fingertip speed control wiA Upxtptoy4p«nfMmt ^campus. ROCHESTER HILLS $ Featured speakers are Gard <• Crlssman £ Otis, professor of entomology at U85 South RxhciHrRd. ?the University of Guelph in f« (1., ,-n H.V&H {- Aivn RJ ^Ontario, a honeybee researcher, THENEW : (218) 652-1200 |>nd Roger Hoopingarner, an %« ^agricultural specialist recently 1998MERCUFY <*&A> ROSEVILLE ^retired from Michigan State GRAND MARQUIS *M* Arnold ^University. 29000 Gratis '>> Breakout sessions include a ul U M.!f RJ ^series of beginner workshops (810) 445-6000 ..¾dealing with different aspects of a* beekeeping aimed at helping the ROYAL OAK |ihew beekeeper get started. CASH BACK1 Diamond ^Additional sessions will exam 221 North AtdinStrrei ine honey bee diseases, hive —OR— JI II MA RJ . '^man>gement, queen rearing, (248)541-8830 '' WATERFORD Mel Parr 4 U78tiMmdRd(St5») 95JUJ.AttW.ftix'^(218)(.113)482-7134MU«w.yi/?0YPSHANT EastSes 683-950 Muhiganl IJ 30 * »P»p^ypp^»pp^y ifitiHifiipi ••pipi^y^mP'P'f P1 »••••'••»• P'P'P'1 'I'l'l'f'l'l • P'ilpi i* IP ' VIPJ w^^-^p-p^p^^pj^ipiwp^pPpBpwijUjxjL jLiji;^...'^ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 •At Ameriteclt Cellular has the right deal for you! M 'M % FREE unlimited nights and ••h\ weekends for 2 years FREE ClearPath digital phone ! with either... I m SO minutes I 300 minutes I 1200 minutes * *; 1 /mo. i\ '•Hi (Only 9< 0 minute!) STAFF PHOTOS BY TOM HAWUY Close-up: AlexaZion,5, a kindergartner at Schoolcraft College's Children'sTi CLEARPATH r Center, gets a close look at the screech owl that Jos Rogers is holding. SO CIEAI, It'* LIKE YOU'*! 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Cat me. v flonshlp. Ptvmouttvif 8956 AN EXCELLENT CHC4CEI companionship, and possible LTR. ¢4191 •'--•• ___ _ _ on rnotorcycJ* or working around homa, Degreed professional, nifty frfty. 5'tO", ONE-WA-MILUON oa/den. KidS ok. ¢4026 ; 16»bs, N/S. with a lest lor Me. enjoys * SEE1U14G LIFE PARTNER .FAR FROM ORDINARY Attractrve WF, 42, advance degreed, Attractive, coeege-educated, petite, ft ¢9115 LASTtCHANCE very fit, romantic,;tun. Looking for edu Aboutto begi n looking out ot countrytor • travel, got), movies, dining, and good $ Honest caring, cceege-educated, dowft- This pretty, outspoken, WeSgenl SWF, SF, 37. long brunette hair, great srriBe; SEEKING conversation. Seeking physically fit to-eerth SWF,-27, fwowrvbrown, N/& 26, seeks the onewhoirnl compfimert - cated, attractive man who loves animals, turi+oving attitude, seeks sweet smart, MY JOHN GOODMAN attractive Sf, 30-45, WH proportionate, children, travel up north, and kfe. who is down-to-earth, reafisL No setf- lady with similar irjteresjs JS9531 _ !-enjoy* movie*, concerts, th*al*r. goU. her. He should be sporlaneou*. InteS- sexy SWPM, lor friendship, possfet* Independent attractive, giving DWF, 46, CHARMING ! Seeking hone* easygoing, tun. sincere gent sincere, open-minded. N/S prs- q»se* •••• •.... • ,- LTR. ¢9112 ;_ 5'6*. fun-figured, smoker/social drinker obsessed pseudo-esoteric ctones Me- attractive, bright working, sober. Cal PROFESSIONAL \$W?F. 2S-32, N/S. ¢40¾ •••%• •• •: , ferred.tf9007 - : SENSUOUS ANO ATTRACTrVE ALONE BUT NOT LONELY with lots of Interests: music; movies: Attractive, outgoing SWM, 36. 5'10", *v LAST CHANCE^.- tired of loneV nights. Seeking sincere tor delays. ¢9631 STOP . B4G, BAD, ANO BEAUTIFUL OWF. 5'S", 135t>s, bUdvsexy, looking OWF, seeks gentieman, 50+, NVS, 70 I7$fcs, enjoys travet cooking, goM. ten- Pftttv SWF, bog hair, brown »ye», erv Bfcaa in 300+1^ rjl defalk Curve*. for her nv.rignt. 45+,to shar e romance Inches, mature but hot old, active, or S/DWM. 45-55, for friendship and rela- FUN. FIT, FRIENDLY his. children, seeks artractN-e SWF. for joy*hoe*«y. baseoaJL Seeking nice, Bad a* In aometimDS naughty. Beautiful and adventure. Serious replies only. obsessed, sophisticated, but not stuffy. tiorsnip. No oame/pteasa" TT9109 Sincere, honest good-looking DWM, open, honest, sincere, monogamous 40s, btondWue, NVS, er^oys working rprrvsicaJry ft SM. fof monogamois inside and out SWF. 34, professional ¢9536 Humor, communication, and love of BE READING relabonshig. ¢$53^ _ Lift, leadingto wantage . No game*. No and educated. Seeks quality relation- FUN4.0VTNQ warm cSmale vital. ¢9114 • MY VALENTINE out. roeerblading. golf, boating, movies ship. Race open. ¢9030 out ar* in. Lookingtor pretty , ft, sincere "LEBANESE SCOTSMAN player*. ¢4188 '-, =•.' ' .- Attractive, sincere SWF. 44,6'4", 115- VERY ROMANTIC DWF, 42.65', Horidemazel. M-figured, SWM, S'lO', !70*>s,fulhairr>le-igerit. '-.-. "GREAT .COOK.. SEEKING PROFESSIONAL MALE tos, N/S, blackArown, seeks good-look- Redhead, very young 54,5^, H/W pro mom of two, N/D, N/S, enjoys dancing. aOWF, with similar Merest*, for Wend- ship and possfcle LTR. ¢4142 THESE ADS. attractrve, M. and a young-looking 56 ' terribletousekeeoer. SWF , 46,'aarac- DWPF, 31, physiceJry ft. enjoy* swim ing SWM. 40-50, HAV proportionate, lo portionate, very passionate, loving, ear playing cards, movies, easy listening employed Ivnia homeowner, wouW kke five, UJ. sfim. outgoing, browTYolue, en ming, working out, skiing, travel. share fun, romance, monogamous rata- ing; can do most anything with (he right music. Seeking, romantic, caring, hon- OPEN-MINDED WOMAN? SWM, middle-aged, 6'8'. 175!bs, And Call Somebody. lo meet younger lady must be smart fit joy* fi*hingVgarde<^ dWngout\ Seeking SrOWPM, 30-35, ptyslcalhj fit. tjonship, and compafible partner for the person: 44-56. S'8'+. ¢9161 est SM, 40-46,tor LTR . LMoria. ¢4143 slender and rvV ¢9539 ' Seek* wet-groomed, emoeonaly stab)*, future. ¢9543 brown/green, short beard, trimmed with similar Interest*, for LTR. ¢9100 GENERATION X'EH .easygoing, sensitive &1>tVM.4i-M.tof SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME •BBMaaB*BM-aa-B-aai*-MiiM-aas-a moustache, glasses, engineer, seeks To listen and respoad to FROMTHEHEART active, attractive, intelligent woman, Attractive, witty SWPM. 25. 57\ 17CH», •monooamoua LTR. No kid*. ¢4137-.- H you're handsome* SWPM, financially • Affectionaie, warm, sensitive SWF, 48, voice personal ads, call i: ATTRACTIVE AND OUTGOMG tor tennis in sunnier, racquetbal in win black/brown, responsfcle architect by secure, Ired oi playing games arid being N/S, enjoys movies, ptays, music, din day, adverrfwe seeker by night, who lOWF, 51 year* young, N/S. enjoy* rjrv lonely, Ihen cal the» very pretty OWF, ter, and other agreeable pursues Not : ing In/out, sports, quiet times. Seeking ' 1-900-773-6789 eryjys concrete, hockey, tfrung out. ^'rnoviea.an«OAjea,t6ngwa9i*,trav- . 3$, tsghtty overweight, who's gajnfuOy loving SWM. 44-58, with sense ot hu Interested in marriaoe. ¢4126 :et Seeking honest sincere SM. good WHERE ^eyou going ;^ C'allcoiU J1.9H/mln. movies, and travel, tor LTR'marriage employed, single mother.enjoy, enjo s cast mor, wJh similar interests, lor LTR. MR. POSITIVE . ¢9541 r$en*e of humor,tor frtendship , po&bte no*, fop 40. ¢¢162 P9S44 - - . Mr. Positive, tal, instinctuajry wise, Muitbeover 18. /LTR. ¢4187 WESTLANDS IS CHIVALRY DEAD? TM READY, ARE YOU? with foreign accent, and with IHness. LOG CABIN DREAMING on your date. Skes So grow with a mora than optimist MOST ELIGIBLE SWF, 34, seek* never married guy. Can you relate lo my dilemma? SUV owner wanted: Spontaneous, cd- N/S (a-pes$imcst wi never believe even {.ObsMVtt-A Ctcrslrlc Handsome, sincere DWM. young 51. Lef» go to timer or a gam*. Let's share Attractive SWPF, seeks an open, hcrv browrVbfown. 5'8", I65ts. NS. ND. ft- lege-educaied SF, Sio*+. N/S. no tun arid Mure friendship and more. est, physicaly ft. Intetgenl SPM. 45-55, In a narrow-minded optimist). ¢4138 .dependent*; 39-50, enjoy* nature, out-. nancialy/emotionaly secure, no de ¢9302 •'•••••• •••••-..•• '.• • N/S.toves H e and criafengei. B tit fts, SUGAR IS SWEET t>fl«on«.Haic pendents. Seeking attractive lemale. door*, up north, log Cabin*, dog*, blue let's start vrith friendship, explore the Sincere, understanding DWM, 58. S'8", leans, has towrtfeount/y style, oW-fash- . BEST OF BOTH WORLDS sSm, 3545,1« LTR No games ¢9542 Altracev*; sflectjonats. athletie. adven oossfclfties. ¢8915 browtvbrown, NrS, N/Drugs, enjoys loned value*. Serious about setting concerts, bowing, walks, outdoor sports, TALL, GREY A HUMOROUS LTR IN LIVONIA turous, warm.. romantic, educated PRETTY, SLENDER. SENSUAL Young SWPM. 48. 5'10'. handsome, down. »4131 DWPF, S-S',50, blonde/blue, medium family events. Seeking marriage -mind Attractrve V/M. 47, h*w proportionate. , Sophisticated, smart, secure, 'sweet targe frame, western dances odea has FUN-LOVWO, UPBEAT LADY buld, seeks gentJemen, 6f« 4'14W2, heart* seeks best friendA-ver for tfe. ed S/DWF, 35-50. who wants to be single parent Seeking an attractive WF Attractive, honest, fit SWPF, 39, SV, treated l&e a lady. Give me a cal. tor dating and possible romance. Prefer handicap ol 6 gctoig. Seeking attracfive who's honest, NVS, who likes the arts, 'nice guy*: good-looking. In-shape, SWF. 35-55. comiortabkyn jeans or for ' bfown/brown, N/S, enjoy* tummti outdoors.•.'travel,- tor possible LTR refined, cultured, romantic, young 60s ¢4124 Petite-medium build, age open, rm hon- actMees, god, dancing, travel, and ¢9537- ... . :• . •:•. • •• est secue. stable arrf cpen—please be mal gown at pnvate country dub genftenvin. Lefs enjoy adventure, world LOOKING FOR A FRTENO ¢9547- more; Seef^ attractive IJWPM. 36-44, travel, He's finer'tfiings.- Go a a plus. Loving, caring, somewhat shy SWM. 35. the same. ¢4027 UVONULADY SOMETHING DIFFERENT . 6'llV, with slrrf"*/ qualtje*. interest*. Educated OWF. SO. 6T. long blonde/ ¢9552 ' enjoys boxing, movies, and music, .YOUNG WIDOWER fcyCTR.tt4ta4 seeks SWFtor lun and LTR I have mild Prolessional. honesl, inteagen), good- Outdoorsy SWM. 28. 510', 2l0(bs. blue, enjoys simple thhgs In He: movtos, LOOKING FOR LOVE NOT GAMES active, WeSigent. good-looking Seeiung BtRMtNGHAM AREA RN gardenkx). Seeking caring, honest, Attractive DWF, young 49. 5'4', cerebral palsy, no wheelchair, se8-sup- natured, caring humorous, outgoing portina, M-time job, no debts. ¢4127 SWM. 39.5T,160(bs. no dependents, SF. 24-35. ft*. NO. camping, muse, ArWcSve DWF, 4ft year* young, earing dowrvto-earn large guy, 4fr55. N/S, tor browrVblue, N/S. rnanda^MmotJonal- theater, great sense of humor, I'm open and sensitive, enjoys Me and al H has friendship, maybe more. ¢4097 ly secure, enjoys rhovies. dating, sports, DOWN-TO-EARTH homeowner, enjoys dWng. movies, dancing, sports, outdoors. Seeking to new experiences, are you? ¢9548 to offer, seek* eating, educated man UNDER CONSTRUCTION travel, and romance. Seeking attractive, Good-looking, trustworthy DWM. 36. SINCERE with a sense ot humor tot friendship SWF. N/S. U. simdar interests, friend Beau6M$FvMcod**lue.lxfl*wafir>» honest caring, compassionate SWM, bfue ayes, social drinker, leddy bear, AND CARING leadna to LTR.¢4139 structure, needs an attractive SM eorv 45-55, financkaly secure, for trlendship, employed, homeowner, no children. ship, open to comnvtmem Uvonia teadinQto'LTR^9S53 ¢9557 ,_ _ . •• • ' ,_ . Sncere. honest nice-looking, degreed ARE YOU LONELY TONIGHT? struefJen babe, 30-42. to helpfinish th e er»ys quiet times together, movies, DWM. 55.5^. i4St>*. NS. soaaldnnk- SWF, 44. ST, brownmaiel, N/S. enjoy Btans.ft w B be worth the cal. ¢9006 ROCHESTER AREA LADY fishing arxl animal*, to oames. ¢4186 FIRST TiME AD er. enjoys movies, theater, concerts sport*. Jaxi,C4W.quiet time* at heme. LOOKMO FOR MY BOULMATE Very attractive,.classy, adventurous. EXTEND ME Good-looking. SWPM, 37. finandaSy sports, long walks, quiet talis Seeking Seeking romantic, honest, tamj^onsnt- SF. 48. pet**, le^WonoVgreen,' seek* sensitive, tens&te, romantic DWF. 52, College-educated, blue-collar (by secure, owns a place upriorth, seek s S/DWF. 42-50. HWproportionate NS. ed SrOWM, 38-S4,57%, N/S. Al calf* ddwrvtc-earth, honest, sincere; decent 5'6*. 132fbs, cotlege-educaled, enjoys choice), romantic, spontaneous, non- norvcareer minded, attractive lemaie. soctatdrjnker^ LTR ¢9549 wM be answered. tT4130 . . • - man, finandaly secure, who wa treat golf, cards, reading, coating, camping, materialistic DWPM. 37, 165.¾. 5' 10'. 27-34, who likes outdoors, snowmoba- ing and boating. ¢9447 SUNNY AND WARM GLAMOROUSBABE me wet. No heavyweights, or baktes. travefing. Seeking eimfcr in a genSe- ALL you have to do is pick up tbepime and browrvhazet sense ot humor, seeks SF. Affectionate . caring, handsome, SWF. 32,5'6\ blonde, no dependents. •tf«» -•• -,- ,: •• • •" man. ¢9589 . . w»h simiar quaKes. Looks urimportart ROY RODGERS TYPE humors. SWPM.39.5¾ .175ft».with no Sleno^r yet curvaceous, outgoing, great GENTLEMAN: TIM10 BUT PASSIONATE call one of the many people who would love to meet ¢4185 Honest humorous.- easygoing SWM, dependeots.seeking. SWF. 30-55, tor cook, educated. w**-c"r*ssed, Skes fine rm tat, slender. preBy, very InteSgeni, Attractive, independent, honest, sensi WHY BE ALONE? 41. NS. enjoy*rioVw, canoeing , nature, friendshfrand fun. C9555 _ rjning, cultural events, travel. sUmi/at- - refined; hurrorous, fun, affectionaie, tive lady, 42, petite, enjoys dancing, Caring, affectionate, DWM, 51. 5T, animals. Seeking Sf. who erfars hors- you. Then you can worry about important things, es, adventure. ¢9558 AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONAL tog eonversabon. Seeking SWM, 3W7, smoker, $1, and interested m being ro- music, ctnhg, card playing, and outdoor ISOtbs, handsome, loves movies, din Ve7 good-looking, successful SWM. '} wined and tSned by gent, 60- ing out Seeking woman, petite to SEEKING SPECIAL SOMEONE handsome, fit, professional, simitar activities. Seeking wel-groomed gen like where you're going on your date. 34, 5T, 140(bs, MBA eogtfieenng Qualities/interests, for LTR. »4029 65. UJ. htatigent, classy, confidant, tleman. 40-50. N%, with slmUr inter- me p: It, IH I*' WJ- •'-i I The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 *Aii mous campaign swipe at BY KEN ABRAMCZYK piece. It's a stupid flier." in jail. •; STAPF WRITER Whyman has not officially McCotter would riot comment This year's primary and generr filed for the race, but expects to on where the literature may al elections are months away, by the deadline of May 12. have originated, but speculate^ but the season of scurrilous cam Jim Ryan, a former state rep the literature was anonymous so paign literature kicked off last resentative from Redford, also the author could not be sued for week when someone took a has announced that he is run libei. ;;•• swipe at a state Senate candi ning for the state Senate seat. In his report of Feb. 2, 1996, date for accepting a legal cam Ryan said he was not respon McCotter collected $68,465 in paign contribution. sible for the piece, nor were any contributions and spent $12,11¾ An anonymous person mailed of his campaign supporters. a Campaign flier taking to task Ryan said he was just made candidate Thaddeus McCotter aware of the literature. /'THINKING ABOUT for accepting a $10,000 cam "I've always run a positive paign contribution, but an offi and clean campaign, and I don't cial at state Bureau of Elections believe you bring yourself up by MR ••„ said Tuesday that such a contri tearing someone else down," toH bution is legal if it is made Ryan said. through a Political Action Com The literature itself railing LENNOX against McCotter could be ille mittee registered with the state. FREE ESTIMATES "3 In fact, the literature itself gal if it was distributed by a may be in violation of state law Thaddeus McCotter Jim Ryan Pebble Whyman / candidate or a campaign work (734)525-1930 if it originated from another can er, Corgan said. UNITEOTEMPERATURE ; contributions are used for candi The piece also was mailed "stupid." "If it is a candidate, it must didate or a campaign worker, 8919 MIDDLEBELT • LIVONIA dates' campaigns and spent on with stamps, and not a postal "No, I'have the courage to put say 'paid for by the committee to the state official said. campaign signs, literature and permit. Postal permits are gen my name on my literature," Mailed on or about March 17, elect' then list the candidate's political ads. erally used by candidates. Whyman said. And if any litera name," Corgan said. "The the literature claims that PACs must register as a com Two other Republican candi ture critical of a candidate was $10,000 was "laundered" into statute requires you to list who B£ AH EASILY BIRD mittee with the state at least six dates denied any participation or put out by her campaign work is paying for it." McCotter's campaign for state role in the literature. ers, "they would sign it," Why- (iutirunlettl Eurly IMirrry months before the election, Violators can be charged with Get a great price unit in tit your Senate. The author also calls it a which the Wulfmeier and Otten State Rep. Debbie Whyman, man added. "campaign finance scheme." a misdemeanor and possible kids lo a full uinon oflviittliypluy'. wess PAC has done. R-Canton, said she received a "I will have no problem talking fines up to $1,000 and/or 90 days McCotter wasn't surprised by In fact, McCotter, a county copy of the flier on Monday from about my opponent's record, but ^I'l'illi r / the literature. commissioner representing the a newspaper. Whyman denied I will sign my name to it," Why- "I expect this in this race, and cities, of Livonia, Plymouth and that she had anything to do with man said. ic \icitii. s AI.I: I will ignore it and focus on a Northville and the townships of the literature, calling the piece "It wasn't a particularly good 1 DAY positive campaign. People can Plymouth and Northville, BARBIE SHOW a SALE expect this kind of literature — released his annual campaign Presented by without the disclaimers — finance report to the Observer in The Greal Lakes Chapter- throughout the spring." early February. "I released it to GETTING MARRIED? ! Barbie Doll Collectors Club SVXXti (A D.vvo. S'.v.v •*!•• Is . 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LA.UriEL RAYK,ilVONIA.Ml||l I To Register or for Additional Information 1 Thurs., March 26 thru Sunday, March 29 • Thurs. • Sat. 9-8 • Sunday 9 • 511— A12* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 Spring Sky' presented at Nankin Mills may ask voters w Guest astronomy lecturer Michigan on many topics. ing, weather permitting. Pre- Drive just east of Ann Arbor millaee Mike Best, the principal plane- County officials expect Best to registration is limited. Pro Trail in Westland. Parking is ,i tarium.demonstrator of the share his enthusiasm, knowl gram fee is $1 per person. ayailable off of Hines Drive, Vollbrecht Planetarium in edge and humor as he teaches Hot cocoa will be available and can be reached even if the moresn Southfield, will present about the celestial skies of after the event. Please bring road is barricaded for flooding. "Spring Sky" at 7 p.m. on Fri spring. appropriate outdoor clothing, For more information, con BYKENABRAMCZYK dent it will be approved by the day, April 3, at the Nankin The entire family is invited binoculars and a blanket or tact the Nankin Mills Inter STAFR WRITER committee at its next meeting to Mills Interpretive Center. outdoor chairs. ri to this star-gazing program, pretive Center at (734) 261- be placed on the full commis Best has been an astronomy beginning with an indoor slide Meet at the Nankin Mills 1850. Wayne County voters may sion's agenda for action next enthusiast for 50 years and presentation and discussion Interpretive Center on Hines decide this year whether it Thursday. has lectured throughout followed by outdoor star view should be more difficult to raise Vice Chair Kay Beards D- J taxes.. • A county ballot proposal call' Westland; supports placing the ing for a two-thirds support on proposal on the ballot, but does the commission — 10 out of 15 n't like the idea. On "I told my mayors, I would sf«*W Hhttbmt @i*+it% «*v ''/„ votes — and 60 percent from <* voters hefore Wayne County vote to put it on the ballot," ^ Beard said. "I have great faith / Save 35-70% could increase a millage is being, considered. in the wisdom of the voters. But ; O^ryTreasMed ^ Gounty commissioners may I am opposed to it philosophical 1, . discuss the proposal re-intro ly. It is supposed to be the ffilNBlsWD.r - duced by Commissioner Ed majority that rules. Boike, D-Taylor, next week. A "I have a problem to have one- > ATTB0B>LASTYEAr similar proposal was introduced third of an electorate to carry last year by Commissioners that particular issue." SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1998 «10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia, McCotter and Patterson sup WESTLAND SHOPPING CENTER and Bruce Patterson, R-Canton. port the supermajority concept, In its present form, the resolu but as the two lone Republicans, The Wetland Chamber of Commerce's Annual Jobs & they probably would have diffi tion asks voters to amend the culty getting 12 Democrats to Careers Fair will put you in touch with thousands of job county charter requiring a support the idea, so Boike has seekers.The Fair will include all types of businesses: retail•, 2/3rd8 vote of Commissioners reintroduced the proposal. manufacturing, engineering, professional, health care, serving to place on the ballot any proposal for a tax increase, McCotter, Patterson and "trades, financial,/off ice/clerical, organizational and a vote of more than 60 per Commissioners William O'Neil, and many more! V cent of qualified Wayne County D-Alleri Park, had submitted to the commission in February • Westland Car Care Manager, Scott Morrocco Nghly /10% Down voters to adopt such an increase. "We've often attempted to 1997 a proposal to require a 12- recommends the Fair to employers; He states "We hired /0% Financing For 8 Months return the county's surplus to vote backing of county commis four {4) employees at last year's Fair, and they are still with everybody in Wayne County, but sioners to place a countywide us. We were very happy with the results of the Fair." / Take 2 Years To Pay* we're told we can't do that tax issue on the ballot, and a 60 because we need the surplus," percent support from voters PARTICIPATION WILL BRING YQU THE FOUOWlNG ADVA^AGES: Boike sai(J, before the tax is considered "I don't think we should make approved. • • Reach thousands of job seekers* Save on placement cost, The Conference of Western best deal around • Meet the applicant, scan credentials, it easy to raise taxes. If a mil lage is to be passed by the vot Wayne passed resolutions last evaluate the fit * Search for all level* of staffs support, line ers, it should be a sounding spring supporting the 10-vote and management * And much, much more— majority, and I think we should minimum and 60 percent voter support At the time, Westland A Program of the Westland Chamber of Commorco make (the supermajority propos al) up to the voters." Mayor Bob Thomas, who chairs for details call (734)326-72?2 faux /89$ The proposal didn't make it the CWW, backed the two reso SfV%i.S»-s:sst lutions because he believed they THE Detroit: (313) 8734300 • 7373 Third Ave. past the commission's commit Major Sponsors! Bloomfleid Hills: (246) 842-3000 • 1515 N. Woodward Ave. tee on general government had a better chance at passage ©bserver 0 Eccentric v because commissioners were with the commissioners. % •With Approved Credit All Sales Final NEWSPAPERS "/o. Kiwi Os-f deadlocked 2-2, with one com missioner absent. Boike is confi Nurse paralegal program gets /\i'tJ.\nn\ /tt ( /jfj//M' ABA approval 7// •/M'/V/ZA, I if //( /i/// The American Bar Associa tion has approved the new tire Nurse Paralegal Program at Madonna University in Livonia. 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Scrub the American Bar Association tor of Madonna University's the spring/summer term include spread of zebra mussels into The shellfish's most immediate them off, remove the weeds, and for over 10 years. Legal Assistant Program, will M.C.L.A. on CD-ROM, Environ- inland lakes, . damage was to encrust the city dry them off." While the nurse paralegal pro teach the orientation class. . mental Law: Clean Air Act. C^se Laat year seven inland lakes water intake pipes in Monroe, On many inland lakes, ripari gram will officially begin in the Medical Legal Concepts and Preparation and Trial, Probate in Oakland County and one in which had to shut down the sys an owners use lake water on fall 1998 term, two of the Medical Records will be taught Estates and Will and Trust Livingston were infested with tem; Klepinger outlined how the their lawns. When the intake required courses, Legal Assis-, by Detrpit attorney Richard Drafting. • zebra mussels, according to zebra mussel upsets the ecosys* pipes become clogged, they'll find tant Orientation, and Medical Dimanin. For information, call Jennifer Michigan Sea Grant. .tern: it necessary to scrape off mussel Legal Concepts and Medical Both classes will be held from Cote at (734) 432-5549 or Mary The area Jakes are among 19 • By filtering one liter a day, shells. Records* will be offered during 6:30-10 p.m Monday, beginning Urisko at (734) 432-5548. < new names on the 1997 list of each mussel clarifies the water Michigan Sea Grant is a coop lakes found to be contaminated of plankton, the lowest creature erative program of Michigan by the mussels^ which have in the food chain. Thus, the mus State University and the Univer spread through the Great Lakes. sel competes for food with native sity of Michigan; Volunteers New to the list are Lakeville, fish and disrupts the food chain. have done much of the sampling Maceday, Pine, Union, Upper • The. clear water admits more Work. The project has produced Straits and White Jakes in Oak sunlight, stimulating the growth ah award-winning instructional land County and Strawberry in of lake'weeds. The weeds die, video with illustrated handbook. Livingston County. decay and smell. Sea Grant recruited volunteer • Mussel shells encrust water IhinkSnin Large inland lakes with a high monitors beginning in the spring level of transient boats are likely intakes, piers and boats. In the of 1993. The 19 new lakes on carriers. Boats, trailers and fish Great Lakes, they encrust ship- their infested list bring the total ing equipment pick up clinging Wrecks and are a physical dan of confirmed infestations to 65. veligers (larvae) from infested ger to scuba divers. Volunteers are given kits with waters, said Sea Grant manager Most at risk, said Klepinger, which they take samples in more EMERSON Mike Klepinger. are large ones with a high level than 18 feet of water. The proce "It was originally a European of transient activity. dure takes on hour and is freshwater resident," Klepinger By identifying infested lakes, repeated twice during the sum said. "It crossed the Atlantic in Sea Grant hopes lake managers mer. 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I M4(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 Dream come true Ihe Westland C^nununity Foundation is • The WettUnd Community Foun forking to make a difference in our com dation It sponsoring Its second .•;- -; * • munity, and residents have a chance this ;- I annual Spring Bait this Friday. V •••'{' week to help too*; : , * The foundation is sponsoring its second annual Spring Ball thisi Friday, While many groups are vying for our attention and money Library of Westland. for various causes, the community foundation . • Sponsored performances of magicians, is one which helps local people, theater troupes and others during a summer The Wetland Community Foundation uses Children's series at the library. money from its spring ball and other activities • Sponsored a June concert by the 70th to help with numerous community programs. Division U.S. Army Band at the library, draw It raises money for student scholarships, ing more than 250 residents; summer camps, cultural events and other pro • Sponsored a December holiday classical ; grams. ;\'V: --.'--:.;; event for community residents and received ! And several hew programs are being thousands of dollars in holiday toys for chil- planned this year, according to Glenn Shaw, 'dreh. '.'••.':'• foundation president. • Provided financial assistance to two local Here are some examples of the work of the families in dire financial need. foundation in 1997: Tickets to Friday's ball are $75 per person , • Donated $16,000 to the Westland-based and include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at Salvation Arniy to send morethan 200 youths 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and music and and family'members, to summer camp. dancing at 9 p.m. Tony Russo's big band" will •':'•.; • Created a scholarship program with perform during the event, which will be held STAIT PHOTO BT BBTAN MITCHELL $10,000 in frncUrigt o help Wayne^Westland at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 36375 Joy Winning work: Congratulations are in order for Wayne Memorial students who and Livonia school district students further Road in Westland. .'...'•< recently came in second place in a regional Build Your Dream, Vehicle competi their education, . Dress is casually elegant/black tie optional. tion sponsored by Chrysler Corp. The students designed the "Illusion." • Sponsored a dinner dance with pianist ' For spring ball tickets or to get more informa David Syme that drew more than 240 busi tion, call<734)595-7727. ness leaders and community residents. This is an opportunity to help out the West- • Sponsored two mini-seminars for the land Community Foundation and have fun at LETTERS business community with a reception and the same time. But for those who can't attend, tours of the William D; Ford Career Technical keep the foundation in mind as one that helps Thanks to Library Pub A different opinion Center and the William P. Faust Public local people. • . • • •. would like to thank the new Library Pub & y wife and I receive the Observer and IGrill for underwriting an alternative adult Menjoy the interesting sections on health, special event, "A St. Patrick's Day Celebra real estate, and community issues. In the Sun tion," held at the William P. Faust Public day issue March 8,1 happened to scan the Job a Library of Westland on Tuesday, March 17. & Careers section where.George Hayes has a Non-alcoholic Irish coffees were served with front-page column about jobs, interviewing, ii^he first day of spring Frankly, we don't know what scones as the 48 attendees listened to inter resumes and the like. I have a very different I (doesn' t mean a whole lot to make of it all. We don't dis pretive readings of Irish prose and poetry by opinion about this subject, and Mr. Hayes' to Mother Nature." pute the prognostications of the Jim Tait of the Felicity Strings. The trio then views as a consultant, boss and columnist. That observation came from professional meteorologists, but played unique and traditional Irish music on The last question in his column referenced Jeff Boyne, a meteorologist for we also know that it's spring the Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer and bass the feelings or behavior that one should have the National Weather Service, arid it's Michigan and the fiddle. about his/her supervisor/manager/boss and in an Associated Press story weather is going to be unpre-. Bravo to Norm, Bob and Al. They are an their conduct. . about the Winter storm (Oops! dictable. Which brings us to appreciated addition to Westland's business The response was, in my opinion, unaccept Make that spring storm) tnat our 1 community. able. (lumped from 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet Cathie Wallace "Since we are all flawed, nobody has the on southeast Michigan last Friday and Satur Gov, John Erigler has declared the week of Westland right to criticize or demand that leaders act day-the first official days of spring. % March 29 through April 4 as "Severe Weather with honor." Geez, Mr. Hayes, straighten up .,: The storm shouldn't have come as any sur Awareness Week.in Michigan,'' citing statis and set high standards for others to follow, prise to Michiganians, Snow storms are not tics that last year Michigan experienced 19 not question. unusual in March and April. As Boyne point tornadoes, 72 episodes of flooding and many We should all be concerned for the "boss" ed out, on the first day of spring in 1983 the thunderstorms^ resulting in seven deaths, 108 when his/her actions may not be in the best Area received 6 to 3 inches of enow. And 1983, injuries and property damage of more than interests of the company. If the "boss" does not coincidentally or not, was another year when $160 million; Western Wayne County seemed Exit strategy care about his conduct, should other employ 1E\ Nifio wasi around. ees be concerned about theirs? tq get more thaftite sharei of this Weather, s it time to throw in the towel on the Wayne- The phenomenon known as El Nifio -- a with dainage from tornadoes and flooding.Th e Westland schools? For me it is. You speak as if integrity is unimportant in 35th District Courthouse in Plymouth burned I running a business. I suggest that when the Complicated processthat involves weakening The school district is about to embark on an to the ground 'after a lightning strike during "boss" stops caring about the integrity of the [trade winds, the eastward drift of warm Pacif absurdly expensive and totally unnecessary one of those storms, r : company, he will have certainly stopped car ic water from Australia to South America, the building program that will put district taxpay ing about his, or their, future. jet stream and chain reactions in weather pat The Michigan Committee for Severe Weath ers in hock for at least a generation. terns -—has received so much press in recent er Awareness is conducting a campaign to This, at a time when the only thing falling That is, unless you just don't care about months that it has become almost fashionable alert residents about the importance of being faster than student enrollments is student anyone other than yourself. ;yio blame El Nifio for whatever weather comes prepared for severe weather and to educate test scores; M.J.Parkinson Livonia ^along. --::.:-//^ people as to how to react should dangerous WayrieTWestland has always been a district £ : If El Nifio brought us snow on the first day weather conditions develop, All schools in the more obsessed with money than with the nitty jpf spring, it also brought the springlike weath- state are being asked to conduct tornado drills gritty of education, High taxes and low test jer that resulted in a snowless February. If El oh March 31 so students can practice safety v :/ : scores have been the hallmark of Wayne- jNiflo was responsible for the remarkably mild 'procedures.' /'/.'/••; • ,'.'';/••'••.•'; Westlandas long as I can remember. Jyrtnter that just (officially) ended, it may also ." We urge all ofyou to do the same. Develop , Perhaps it's' time for me (and some others) jjbe to blame if we are served up a cold and wet a plan of action both at work and at home as to just retire up north and keep bees, Or, at to what to do should severe thunderstorms, >pnng.-'. \:-v. ;: least move to northern Westland where the £ Meteorologists seem to refer to El Nifio on flooding or tornadoes strike your area. Discuss Livonia schools routinely produce MEAP Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your yust about every TV weather show we watch the plan with your family and maybe conduct scores nearly twice as high as Wayne^West- Ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we a drill or two in your Own home, offer this space on a weekly basis'for opinions fand even the editors of the Old Farmer's lanoV In your own words. We will help by editing for {Almanac admit that yes, they considered the You may not be able to predict the weather, You've got to know when to hold 'em, and clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you Effects of El Nifio when writing the forecasts but you can prepare for it when it turns bad. know when to fold 'em. Personally, at this Sfor the 1998 edition of that classic work. And if you aren't prepared, you can't blame sign your letter and provide a contact telephone J* point, a Wayne-Westland "exit strategy" is that on El Nino. starting to make a lot of sense. How about number. Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The h • • ' • • ' __„^^^_-^^^^_—,.„__ you?.'':' Iff- Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, It >''. 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Before Iknew it, she was a young technician's lab ano! watched while v have from my mentally retard I would just get a handle on the woman with a young woman's body yet another stranger hooked her up to i ,-• ed daughter's youth has less to fact that she had kidney problems . and even some of a young woman's a series of machines that would moni- b3ld wit:h her mind than with my own. when I would learn she had vision yearnings. This year, come June, she tor her breathing, her brain waves, - &he was 6 at the time - and though I problems. Then I would come to terms will graduate - albeit late - from high her heart beats, her pulse rhythms. Jhad parented her daily for the entire- with those only to find out that she* school and the security that our And I sat with the technician into Jtyjof those five years, I still had not was en route to losing her ability to school system has provided all these the wee hours of morning, watching ?. Icorne to terms with her disabilities in walk, and so on through a long list of years. with him as her observed her on a * ^ttjat length of time, body functions. .••',.•• Come July, she will turn 21. television screen - evaluating the sig^ f ; During those first five years, Along with my husband and other . Recently, acting on the advice of nals that came from her body -cud- -(- ^despite her obvious limitations, a lit- family members, I dealt as best I doctors, I took her for her most recent dling her doll innocently in her sleep- vtie gremlin lived within me, pushing could with each crisis as it presented CAROLYN WALKER in a lifetime of medical tests. A sleep He told me, after observing her all ym into the hope that "normal" exist* itself and fell ever more in love with study to determine whether she stops night, that my daughter is a restless, i?0d just beyond the next doctor's visit, her as she conquered the obstacles neighboring group home to their jobs, breathing in the night. sleeper who awakens frequently; and for the next operation, or the next and challenges that one-by-one befell pulled in front of our vehicle that day. I walked her, arm-in-arm as we that she spends very little time in the \ year's worth of intensive schooling. her. Frequently, she inspired me with As we drove along, my daughter usually walk these days because of rapid eye movement stage of sleep. , iX:; How I dreamed, as every mother her courage. gazed out the window at the beautiful her leg problems, into the familiar That means she spends very little ,• | 'ni proud to be an American." These are GUEST COLUMNIST " words that roll off most of our tongues iwit h little hesitation. However, if we dsk, "What have you done for your country late- . ly?," most would be hard-pressed to come .up 1¾¾ OING OUT , with an answer. Even voting, the most profound , yet simple task we're called upon to perform as ' citizens, is put into practice by less than 50 per- ( vcent of our population. It's a credit to our . democracy that it functions effectively with so SIM little participation from the masses. $ ['..', Being uninformed on the issues or candidates JANE MCCARTHY Ouer 6.S §n in ion worth of seems to be a primary excuse for not casting a Ballot. Although we manage to find time to pianos must be liquidated! the government. And that wasn't always easy. watch TV, videos, and surf the Internet, the Outbursts occurred, the result of two overzeal- Original Pricas Slashed 48% to . nature of material may choose to infiltrate our ous right-to-lifers. Arriving separately, they .: I minds is not necessarily of the higher learning LKAA came prepared to offer up a long-winded dia variety. The appeal jf the hourlong Jerry Cash! Credit! tribe on the morality of abortion. Unmindful of Springer and Jenny Jones talk shows is evi the wishes of the group, each pressed to contin Financing denced by the elevated ratings numbers. Yet we ue the sermons over Rivers' attempts to talk. Available! relegate the.most important incoming informa- Obviously experienced in this routine, Rivers 1st Come- . tion, current events, to 10-second sound bites skillfully managed to cut them short, state her delivered by celebrities. Outside of all-out war 71st Served! views on the subject and move ahead with the IS GOING v $r economic collapse, the only political commu discussion. The dynamics of the group were edu nique that appears to garner nationwide atten OUT OF cational. tion involves an elected official's sexual scandal. BUSINESS The hierarchy of government proved a puzzle I The enormity of our national government to some. Water bills, child care, divorce and after Overwhelms its citizens. We feel so insignificant especially job-related questions were directed to and incapable of making a difference. If we 42 Rivers. After explaining that these issues were could only reach out and touch the power on dealt with on a state or local level, she still years! occasion, if it came down to our level, maybe offered up names of officials that the questioner then we might get involved. might contact for assistance. "Call my office" NEVER BEFORE! NEVER AGAIN! • Well, my dear readers, I discovered that this was the assignment doled out more than once This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! opportunity already exists. While going through for someone in need of more personal attention. & pile of junk mail a while back, I came upon a You've got to give this woman credit. Rivers ALL major brands! New! usedl Rental newsletter of Congresswoman Lynn Rivers, out sidestepped nothing and was open and candid Returns! Floor samples) Pianos used at voice in Washington, DC I'm ashamed to saw I with her constituents. Her courageous revela University of Michigan, intertochen, Wayne (lad no idea who she was, although she's been in tion of a lifelong battle with manic-depressive State university. Ail subject to prior sale! Hurry! • pffice since 1994. To best serve the electorate. illness, controlled with medication, was insight >he has taken to presenting informational ses ALL reasonable offers accepted 1 ful. The competency with which she addressed sions in the form of "coffee klatches," forums fcnd town hall meetings at convenient locations the questions of her audience exuded impressive ARNOLDT WILLIAMS MUSIC INC around the area. "Just what I've boon looking knowledge of her duties in Congress. I can :, for," I thought. Having some federal issues that truthfully say I'm quite content with the part of I wanted addressed, I set out for coffee and con- her paycheck that's coming out of my pocket. 5701 N. Canton Centei Rd. versation with Rivers at a local restaurant. And I come away feeling a better American. I I wins impressed! Close to 70 people showed have now expanded my patriotic duties to more , up, some quite knowledgeable, most senior citi- than just fulfilling my obligation to the IRS and CANTON ' jzens. The information given on Social Security, singing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" before |tho deficit, the Asian economic crisis, national hockey gomes. By simply giving up one evening ' tfiaaator relief, health core, campaign financing of TV situation comedies, you, too, can become an informed citizen. Coll Lynn Rivers' office at (313) 453-6506 Jand my personal pet peeve, public transporta- (734) 722-1411 for a schedule of events, and I'll :Hion, was immeasurable. The audience got the r see you at the next coffee klatch. F-r-n 1 .V - T,ik. f -;1 R, l" 1 : v.'. - Inside scoop on how and why bills arc passed. www alwillMim com Quito the politician. Rivers was able to make Jane McCarthy is a Livonia resident. \L ftflchnersn n feel ho or she trulv had a voice in ;•''/' K wmmmm r~-i-t R,;/V,» ,• &7. A16(W) The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 >..-<- *',*• i'e 'tnto> * 1 \ %$ sou The yard work and spring to a magnet) accepted by the anti-freeze, gasoline and, paint will be- charged for dumping- Branches must be at least 4 cleaning season is getting under center includes tin Cans which should not be disposed of at the Regular garbage that can be feet long and no larger than 3 . Westland; residents will way and the City is offering ser-' must be rinsed, labels removed, center. Contact Painter 4V picked up'at the curb will not be inches.in diameter and neatly . haye an opportunity Mon vices to hehY. both ends removed and flat Ruthenberg (313-501-0303) or accepted. Car, and[truck tires stacked with the cut end facing day to voice their opinions the Westland Recyclable tened. No paint, aerosol cans or the Department of Environmen will not be accepted at .the trans the curb. '••.;• ; oni effort^ to spruce up two Materials Drop-off Centers sum scrap metal are accepted. tal Quality (1-800-662-9276) for fer site. The city chips branches only, ; Of the city's major corridors, mer hours and curbside compost • Plastics accepted include information about how to prop Household furniture and no stumps, roots, shrubs or ;. In a 5:30 p.m. meeting at pickup will begin Wednesday, plastic drink jugs, and colored erly dispose of hazardous waste. appliances are to be removed at trunks. This service is not for ; the Westland public library, April iv- ' laundry; detergent jugs marked • Curbside recycling is offered the residence by the city's waste residents who are clearing land HDPE No. 2 and PET No; 1. by: the City's trash hauler, disposal contractor. Residents or when work is performed by a ; the Westland Dowhtowh The summer hours for the f Development ^Authority and recycling center, which is open ..''Plastic- must be washed put thbr- Painter & Ruthenberg. Call should contact the Department commercial companyt; ' a ; consulting firm. through Saturday,' Oct. 31, are oughly with lids removed. No :(313) 561-03Q3 for more informa* of Public Service at (734) 728- Composting season wilt begin Hyett/Palmer of Alexan 7:30 a.m. to 7 P-rri. Monday plastic bags, caustic material tion on how to participate. 1770-prior to their regular pick Wednesday, April 1, and contin containers (such as drain clean dria, Va-i willhe^ar com through Friday and 9.a.m. to 4 City dump up day to schedule removal of ue through Monday, Nov.,30.. ments during a public meet p.m. Saturday. The site will be er), oil Or antifreeze containers household items from the curb. Compost will be picked up on ing, city Planning Director.. closed on Sundays and holidays. are accepted/ ,, .,7.'>: The city's rubbish transfer Tree branches, shrubs, trash day. : . Tod Kiiroysaid. It;Js located near the Depart . •^OnlyhbusBhold flashlight site, located at 37137 Marquette, stumps, dirt arid roof shingles Compost must be in cans or The library is located on ment of Public Services, at dry cell batteries are accepted. will be available for use to West- will not be accepted at the trans plastic trash bagi and separated Central City Parkway 37137 Marquette. No automotive batterieSi watch land residents starting Friday, fer site, - from regular household trash by between Warren and Ford The following rules ajiply to batteries, camera batteries, April 3, until Saturday, Nov. 7, at least 10 feet. Trash and com roads. Hyett/Palmer is the materials accepted^ ;• v - • hearing aid batteries, Ni-cad Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Chipping and composting post must be separated - mixed batteries or lithium batteries are helping the DDA develop V Glass. botitleaand jars n}u^t days and Saturdays. The city begins chipping tree compost, and rubbish will not be . strategies for enhancing the be clean with lids, and rings /accepted-. The container for The city will have free dump branches on Monday, April 6. picked up. ' DDA area, which includes removed (put metal, items in household batteries is at West- days oil Friday, April 3 and Sat Scheduling will begin on Mon All brush or limbs must be ; the entire/stretch of Ford metal bin); no plate glass, land City Hall. - / urday, April 4. day, March 30. tied in bundles of 3 foot lengths Road through Westland and .ceramics, Pyrex cookwarei coffee • Used motor oil, Which is not Only Westland residents will Residents who wish to use this and cannot be more than 40 the south leg of Wayne pots, ditty containers or mirrors collected during the'winter be allowed to use the site. Identi service should call (734) 728- pounds in weight. ' Road from Ford Rbad to are accepted. months, may be brought into the fication must be presented for 1770. Cardboard boxes containing Glenwood, Kilroy said. • Newspapers should be transfer site between 9 a.m. and verification of Westland residen Branches will be disposed of compost will not be picked up. "Z stacked neatly about 6-15 inches 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday cy. No commercial vehicles or on the day after trash day. At For more information, call the high, tied with twine or packed only. contractors will be allowed to the end of the season, the last Department of Public Service at into paper bags; newspapers • No medical waste is accept dump. call will be taken on Friday, (734) 728-1770 between 7:30 Autograph signing set must be dry. and have, no mold. ed. .-'••_ . ' ' A fee, based on the type of Sept. 25, for chipping on Friday, a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Junk mail, catalogs, magazines, • Hazardous waste such as vehicle the items are brought in, Oct. 2. Friday. ; The Fan Zone in Westland phone books, office paper, com Mall will host members of the pute)*: paper and cardboard are 1998 Team USA Women's not accepted. CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND Olympic hockey gold medalists: • Aluminum (metal that won't NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Cammi Granatp, Sarah Tueting, stick to a magnet) includes cans A request for public hearing has been presented to the Planning On Tuesday, March 31,1998, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Public Shelley Looney and Lisa Brown- but not scrap metal and out-of- Commission of* the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, for the Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles, The first auction will begin Miller at noon Saturday, March state beverage cans with no following item: . promptly at 10:00 a.m. at Westland Service Towing 37501 Cherry Hill, 28. Cost is $30 for a combo ticket Michigan deposit; no foil or foil H875C, Special Land Use Approval for Proposed Convenience Store, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered of one autograph from each containers are accepted. 7780 Wayne" Road (Parcel t015-Ql-0O10-O03), NE Corner for sale to the highest bidder. guest. • Steel (metal that will stick Wayne/Cowan Roads, SW-4, Ronald H. Kuznlcki (Matthew J. fi, YEAE MAKE BODY STYLE CQim V.I.N. PJakttk __ 85 PONT1AC 2DR GRAND AM MAROON 1G2NV27L7FC768489 ita -iHr i"'' — —.•'-»-"S"' The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. at Westland Car Care, CITY OJF WESTLAND 6375 Hix Road, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following INVITATION TO BID vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder Bids will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing Division, 3&601 87 LINC » 2DR MARK VII BEIGE 1LNBM92F1HY603325 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, on or before Friday. April 3. 1998 at 89 FORD 2DR ESCORT GRAY 1FAPP9195KT114174 10:00 a.m. for the following (no exceptions): 86 BUICK 4D CENTURY SILVER 1G4AL19X1GD430281 REPLACEMENT AND REVISION OF THE EXISTING SPRINKLER 84 LINC 4DR TOWN CAR GRAY 1LNBP96F7EY669018 SYSTEM FOR TWO (2) SOFTBALL FIELDS 75 DODGE 2DR BROWN LL29G5B156642 • LOCATED AT CENTRAL CITY PARK. 87 DODGE 4DR SHADOW BLACK 1B3BS48E6HN326511 Further information may be obtained from the Westland Department of 85 MERC 4DR TOPAZ BLUE 1MEBP75X5FK659822 . Parks & Recreation, Director: Robert Kosowski (734) 467-3265. The City of 96 DODGE RAMVAN WHITE 2B7HB21YXTK175484 Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 85 RENAULT 4DR ALLIANCE TAN/BLACK 1XMDC9567EK245539 PRESENT ZONING: CB-4 (Vehicle Service District) JILLB.RUNKLE 84 CHEV 4DR CAPRICE TAN 2G1AN699E9195545 Purchasing Agent' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Westland 87 CHEV ASTRO BLUE 1GNDM158HB113043 City of Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, 88 NISSAN 2DR PULSAR GREY JN1PN34S9JW400895 Bid Item No.: 690977-40398 Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 7,1998. All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at Puk>tUh:Mwch26,1998 ITMOM ROBERT C. BOWERS, Chairman the amount for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this list at Westland Planning Commission any time prior to the start of the auction. PuWiih: M«rch 26.1998 PuWuh: March 2$. 1958. Your home is your castle. And your video store. And your office. 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But it s not make-believe Samantha Parkington, will be, offere^ anymore as area businesses at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 6-10 and l$-t invite girls to bring their 17, May 30-31, June 6-7 and 12,16,' What to do dolls and their parents to a July 10-21 and 24-28, Aug. 1-11 and; 21-25, Sept. 5-6 and 19-20, Oct. 17^18, series of American Girls' and Nov. 7-8 and 14-15. "•'"'-*•'; teens, teas. Tickets cost $40 each and include light refreshments. They can be puri BY CHRISTINA Fuoco chased at the Greenfield Village STAFF WRITER entrance building or by calling (313) Kids as young as preschool are learn 982-6180. Girls are encouraged«to ing to use computers. Students in dress up and bring their dolls fo^this very family with teenagers has junior high and high schools are com event as well. . '•>" issues with technology. Maybe municating via e-mail and playing with "In our program, three of the main Eyour 13-year-old son plays Sega Sony PlayStations and Nintendo sys characters come to life," said Faith for hours after school each day, or tems. Kerr, special events team leader, at the your 16-year-old daughter ties up the Some girls and their parents, howev complex. The girls get to meet them; phone every night after dinner, or er, are looking for something a little We've been able to combine a lot of the"; your 17-year-old daughter listens to more simple. good materials out of the Samantha "grunge" tapes on her Walkman head Mary Denning and Joan Adis, as w.ell materials and use our sites and our set, which appears to be permanently as Greenfield Village and Henry Ford characters to bring our stories alive * affixed to her skull when you're any Museum in Dearborn, are acknowledg Designed for adults and children where nearby. ing that by hosting events based on the ages 7-12, the event has been in the How do we, as parents, deal with American Girls series of. books, dolls works for about a year, she said. the challenges of teens and technolo and merchandise. During the program, girls will be gy? Here are some of the common Denning and Adis, who own Mary able to experience the sights, sounds: problems parents face and some help Denning's Cake Shoppe and Paper and scents of Samantha's time, 1904, ful suggestions on how best to handle backs V Things, respectively, in West- and interact with characters from the them. land, are holding American Girls teas books, including Uncle Gard and his Spending too much time: Instead on Sundays during April at the bakery. fiancee, Cornelia. Samantha will not of cutting off your teen's access to the "I think a lot of parents and children appear. television, radio, Internet or phone, want to go back to the basics," Denning "When you're designing a program try negotiating with your teen about explained. "The tea is also coming like this, the girls make believe that how much time each day is rational back. People, are returning to comfort they are Samantha or one of Saman for both of you. Listen to your teen's foods. And they got all these dolls that tha's friends: That way the girls really reasoning, explain your own, and tickle and laugh. People want to return aren't disappointed," Kerr explained. then reach a compromise. to the basics." A visit to Samantha's world begins You may think two 10-minute The teas will be held 2-4 p.m. Sun with a walk through the village to the phone calls are enough, but your teen day, April 6 and 19, and at a time to be Foster House to make old-fashioned may have three good friends and lots determined on Sunday, April 26, at the lemonade from real lemons. Then the to share with each of them. A compro bakery, 8036 N. Wayne Road (next to girls will get to try on clothes from an mised agreement could mean three Wendy's restaurant) in Westland. Tick old attic trunk with assistance from 15-minute calls a night after home ets are $12 for children and $6 for Cornelia. work is completed. adujts. For more information, call The adventure continues with a Your family might also set up a (734) 261-3680 or (734) 622-8018. • 8TAIT PHOTO Vt JIM JAGDRU) horse-drawn carriage ride and a trip to "tech-out" day or weekend. Everyone The Westland business owners are Tea time: Mary Denning, owner of Mary Denning's Cake Shoppe,Mrs . Cohen's Millinery Shop wheie. stays clear of the television, comput encouraging girls who attend the tea they will help Mrs. Cohen design a new ers, radios, stereo and phone for a bring along their favorite doll and even and Joan: Adis, owner of Paperbacks V Things, are inviting par hat for Cornelia. The girls also Will designated amount of days and, if the dress uplike her. ents and their daughters to bring the their American Girls dolls have the chance to ride\in Uncle Gard's entire family is successful, the entire Upon entering the cake shop, the to teas of the same name they will be having at the Westland bak Model T. family goes out to dinner or on a trip girls will be photographed with their ery during April. The program will end with the girls to Cedar Point. dolls and take part in craft projects. participating in a Suffrage Rally. They Have teens come up with the incen Fran Chause of Canton is going to help will march through the village carrying tives, so they'll be motivated to partic the girls make necklaces. tea and I knew I could do one even bet Company also offers clothing for chil banners, flags and banging tam ipate. A "tech-out" weekend reminds "We're going to have them string ter. I just love the dolls. The giriis dress dren and CD-ROMs. According to The bourines, all in support of women's all family members about fun, alter beads, and make a Victorian frame to up like their favorite dolls," Adis said. Learning Company, which released the right to vote. T native ways to entertain themselves. put their pictures in," Denning said. "We're encouraging girls to bring their CD-ROMs in conjunction with the Kerr explained that the American Avoiding other activities and/or "We're going to serve tea sandwiches, dolls. At the tea I went to, some of Pleasant Company, more than 45 mil Girls program is appealing because it responsibilities: Most of us are fancy cookies and we'll probably give them brought all their dolls." lion books and 4 million dolls from the offers a positive message. excited about our children's interest the girls pink lemonade. They probably The duo is also working on a future "American Girls: Collection have been sold. "I think that they've managed to take in technology and the door technology won't want tea. We'll save that for the event to "keep boys corralled for all the good positive things about being opens for them. But too much time „ adults," awhile." Sales at the privately held company a young girl and bring them to life," chatting on the Internet or watching A Josephina doll, valued at $125, The American Girls Collection was topped more than $255 million in 1996. she said. "It teaches girls about self- TV can end up being a distraction will be given away as well as many created as part of the Pleasant Compa More elaborate events esteem. It teaches them about history. from homework, household chores, other prizes. ny's mission to provide girls with They teach them manners. It's' an mental and physical exercise, or "beautiful books, dolls and pastimes The events at Greenfield Village and incredible thing for young women. group socializing. Popular with kids that celebrate the experience of grow Henry Ford Museum are a little more ing up as an American girl," according elaborate - and expensive. The Dear "I think it's nice to have a positive All technology is addictive in some Adis came up with the idea for the program for young women and to Haye way, and it's important for you to talk teas after attending one last year. the American Girls Web page, born complex is one of six licensed http^/www.americahgirl.com. a program where adults and girls can to your teens about resisting their "American Girls are so popular with museums to offer an American Girls do things together." reliance on technology.Le t them the kids. I went to an American Girls' Besides books and dolls, the Pleasant Museum Program. "Samantha at know that too much of anything, including browsing the Web or gossip ing on the phone, can be harmful. Show teenage children that roam ing a museum, mowing the lawn, Sexual assault: Reality clashes with beliefs walking the dog or going out for ice cream with a friend is a healthy "It seems like she did it without break from hours .of computer games knowing what she got into, and that is Penetration OR Contact PLUS Circumstances EQUALS Degree of CSC • Maximum sentences or afternoon soap operas. - her fault not his. He can't be blamed for • Sexual Intercourse •Groin 1) Victim under the age of 13, • 1st D*gr— (felony) • 1st Dtgrfte => Up to life Make pure teens understand that her changing her mind." • Anal intercourse • Genital area Penetration plus any 2)Vicfimlsl3,14 or 15 end • 2nd Defrea = Up to 15 years watching television or listening to the "Has she considered the serious accu • Cunhltingus • Inner thigh Assailant is a member of the one of circumstances radio isran idle activity - one that sation she has made, because if she got • Fellatio •Buttock household. MO. • 3rd D*frM » Up to 15 years doesn't promote two-way interaction • Object (anal) • Breast into a situation she wasn't prepared for, 3) Victim Is 13,14 or 15 and • 2nd D*gr»*( felony) and often doesn't stimulate their • Object (genital) Assailant is In a position of • 4th D«CrN = 2 years or $500 ., she should be responsible." Contact plus any one fine or both minds or bodies. "She physically made a choice to go to authority. of circumstances i-lO "':i) Exploring inappropriate con* that location. Nobody held a gun to her 4) Victim is 13,14 or 15 and tent: Parents have a tremendous fear head and forced her, did they?" • Assailant Is related by blood * 3rd D*g/r— (felony) about their children discovering inap or affinity. Penetration plus any In addition: 5) Another felony Is committed. one of circumstances propriate material on the Internet or BY SUB MASON 11,12 or 13 • If a person is convicted for a ^- STAFF WRITER Criminal 6) Multiple assailants and on cable television. Whether or not victim is known to be second offense of 1st, 2nd * 4th D«gre« (high or 3rd degree CSC, there Is,, you choose to install "blocks" on your The she is a 15-year-old student at Incapacitated. TV or computer, you still need to talk Sexual misdemeanor) a mandatory minimum Plymouth Canton High School. The he 7) Multiple assailants and force Contact plus any one sentence of 5 years (this *!• with teens about what is appropriate is her 17-year-old classmate and neigh Is used. of circumstances 11, Includes convictions in other for them to view or access and what bor who has been charged with third-, Conduct 8) Assailant Is using a weapon. 12,13 states). ;•-•!. isn't, and most importantly, why. 9) Assailant causes personal • Assault with Intent to commit' degree criminal sexual conduct in con (CSC) Act injury and force Is used. Curiosity is normal for teens, but nection with an alleged rape that took CSC Involving penetration Ist> with boundaries established, you can 10) Assailant causes personal a felony with a maximum of ^ place under a stairwell at Plymouth Injury and victim Is lOyears. , ^ protect teens from repeated exposure Canton High School. to content you feel is inappropriate. Incapacitated. • Assault with Intent to comrnrt,. All technology offers benefits, but to The quotes are from ,a Plymouth ii)Vlctim.rsi3,14 or 15. CSC Involving contact Is a. what extreme your teenagers get Salem High School senior. The senti 12) Victim is Incapacitated. felony with a maximum of '$•'. ments reflect old beliefs that people Adapted by Muy ite* Hood K* FkM Step! 3/9? 13) Force Is used. --.years. involved is the question. At the core.of have about sexual assault ... beliefs this issue is developing a level of like the victim asked for it by the way respect between you and your chil- ' she dressed or where she went, that The fact is sexual assault can happen of being raped by someone she knows sexually assaulted and does communi dren. You may not be home after she teased or led the man on, was to anyone, anywhere and nothing a is four times greater than being raped ty education on sexual assault, specify school each day, but if your children under the influence of drugs or alcohol person can do can make himself or her by a stranger. Typically, a rapist is cally with adults, but has a difficult have "bought into" and respect your or drugs or went to a certain point that self 100 percent safe from the possibili someone she knows and trusts. time finding adults groups who want to reasoning about technology limita she had to finish. • ty of being raped. "Sexual assaults aren't random; hear about the trauma of acquaintance tions, you can trust that they'll abide According to National Coalition they're not like that image of a guy rape, reducing the risk or what to do by your guidelines. "Attitudes are not easily changed," said Hone Zisk, a sexual assault aware Against Sexual Assault, one in three jumping out of the bushes," Zisk said. when someone you know is raped. Try holding a family meeting when ness specialist at First Step, "Blaming women will be raped during her life "Most are planned, most are in a famil A "huge mailing" sent to churches, the TV listing arrives to decide the victim helps keep people safe in time and one in seven rape victims will iar setting, and most victims know schools, parent groups, business and together which programs are options their own minds. If they can point to be male. their attackers. women's organizations drew some to watch for the week. If you are the reason why it happened and find The victims ranging in age from 2 "Ninety-nine percent of the perpetra response, but not as many as hoped for* unsure about a television program, fault, it helps them keep their image of months to 97 years, and an estimated tors are male. Most are heterosexual But when events, such as the assault "• Plente see PAfNNtWMt, B2 living in a safe world and that it can't 60-80 percent of all rape is date or men with wives and girlfriends." at the high school happen, people sta)rt happen to them." acquaintance rape. And a woman's risk Zisk helps provide services to the —— Mease set AtiAUtT, ft* i>\ *##«S.Vt«t**"VT-V4* '• -*****. rr/4 -•-**«*•*-* .-,^1-0 V -• - ,#.r*-.-w-.r»- •+<• $T'+'- , V MIMMMl^l^^^M^MMM^^^^MMM^i^^^^ MMMMI ti(woc) the Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 frdmpageBl t This is a challenge when picky your teens. .0-: wM it with your teens first. dren, and although they may not tored spacet Teenagers want house: As children grow older '<" teens thumb their noses at your • Mutual respect leads to trust e* j&jityays talk to your teen about agree with all your decisions,: their privacy^ arid as parents/it's "scattering" is bound to take 4-" tbjj*' messages certain programs explain your reasoning. important' that we understand . place, and technology just adds ideas, so get them involved in and faith that the family will a^i commercials send. Many Be sure to outline the conse . arid respect that need. At the to the challenge. If your young activity selection. Maybe the hold true to agreed upon rules s^dnra and ads display stereotyp quences for breaking the cohi same time, we should address sori is always playing a video; family has A board game night, for technology..,, and for all ing quick-fix solutions, or vary- tract ^ bypassing boundaries on our own need to monitor our game on the family room TV, eats meals together, or hikes other aspects of family life! tngdegrees of sexuality and vio- the Web may mean no computer teen's time and selection in your teeri daughter is always lis weekly at a nature preserve. lejace; it's important that we access for a month. : regard to technology. , tening to the radio in. her bed While it is up to you, the par Linda Connolly has been work Ujich children to observe those Talking to your children*about Whenever possible, centrally room, arid your teen son is ent, to create guidelines for ing With teenagers and their fam •*'. chjairacteristics and their impli appropriate and inappropriate locate technology, $o that you always searching the Internet teens and technology, always ilies for 20 years at Counterpoint cations. '.".. content also helps when you're can observe, what your teen is for information on his favorite ask teens to help contribute to Shelter and CrisisCenter. She is also the director of Inkster Youth {Encourage your children to.; . not around to monitor them. At a Watching or accessing. The fam . band, your family unity can decision-making and learn about friend's house, teens may be ily room is a great spot for the become frail. your reasoning. Assistance Program, which is realize that television ia drama operated from Counterpoint. aijwi'doesn't always portray real exposed to more than you would family computer, and the While children do "need their Try to engage your children in allow, but if you have discussed kitchen is a good spot for the own space," scattering too often selecting alternative activities, . Counterpoint is a program of istic situations. • Youth Living Centers, a private Regarding the Internet, try openly why certain content is telephone. ; becomes the norm, especially in s.o that they don't always turn to unacceptable, teens will at least 4 homes where technological the radio, television or computer nonprofit organization serving setting up a contract with your Cellulai phones and televi children and families from te^agers about what sites and explore the content with a wiser sions in teen bedrooms may pro knowledge and interest is high. games when bored. But most perspective. importantly, work every day to throughout southeastern Michi clfft, rooms can and can't be vis- mote too much isolation. Make a concerted effort to do gan. it*di; Negotiate fairly with chil- Finding private, unmoni- Scattering throughout the activities together as a family. build respect between you and 'h from page Bl -rf y jquestions; ^ whenever there's an event like "Sexuq,! assault is the most understanding "that no means tion. If they have sex with some easily be put into a the beverage ^Their belief is that they are this, it puts them off-balance and underreportod crime. One in 10 ho not yes." And for good reason. one who is incapacitated - of the unsuspecting victim. It's g4od people and they don't dis- makes them more open to hear attacks go unreported." The State of Michigan has one of drunk, drugged or incapacitated one reason Zisk recommends p(ay such risky behavior, but about sexual assault," Zisk said. In many instances, the victims the strongest criminal sexual — that is rape." young women take precautions blame themselves. They wonder assault laws in the country And with the date rape drugs, when going out like using the K*. buddy system when they go out, CIW OF WESTLAND what they could have done dif which in part, states that any the problem is even bigger. Rape *~ ->" ' involving a date rape drug can never accept open drinks and Z: INVITATION TO BID ferently or what they did wrong, kind of unwanted contact not g»v. " especially if the attacker is an agreed upon can be construed as result in prosecution for sexual never leave their drinks unat .*r:*xy ••••..: • BID ITEM NO: 300-040298 acquaintance, according to Zisk. criminal sexual conduct. assault as well as on a felony tended. W: ^ ... • Often, they will tell someone The law's "mathematics" is drug charge, Zisk said. "They can cause an amnesia about the crime who doesn't penetration (the type of inter Those drugs include Rohypnol, effect and the victim may wake >Sealed proposal* will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing. up, bleeding, bruised and sore ^Vision, 86601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 46186, on or Wore April believe them. course) or contact (areas of the known as Roofies, which medi pU.;iWg. at 8iW P.m. for the following: "Rape is a humiliating crime body) plus the circumstances cally is used as a sedative for and not know why, but then J'U Addition* and Modifications to the Westland Police. and the victim may have to tell (victim's age, use of force, use of surgical patients, Ketamine, or start having flashbacks," she trv."' ';'• - Department Building what happened three-four times a weapon, etc.) equals criminal Special K, an animal tranquiliz said. "They're easy to access, , A walk-through inspection of the Project Site will be held on April 2,1998, in a few hours, and in telling it sexual conduct in either the first er, and GHB, the most danger reproduce and make, and we're oat 10:00 in the morning. Please meet in the lobby of the Police Department . . and being asked questions, it's through fourth degree (first ous of all because it attacks the definitely seeing more of them located *t 36701 Ford Road in Westland* Complete specifications and liked being raped all over again," through third degrees are central nervous system. It's among high school and college pertinent information may be obtained/ from Sauriol Bohde Wagner said Karen Porter, First Step's felonies, while fourth degree is a "most alarming" because of the populations. : Architects and Associates, Inc., located at 43570 Garfield road, Clinton associate director. "The key high misdemeanor). potential damage it can do in "The only way to prevent sexu 'Tttwnship; Michigan 4S03S, <810) 2634711, Dodge Reports in Southfield, al assault is to stop people from ! Daily Construction Reports in Madison Heights, Construction Association of thing is the response when it is "If she's not said yes to some addition to the assault, Zisk . Michigan in Bloomfield Kills or by calling the Purchasing Department for disclosed. thing, it's sexual assault," said said. raping. There are steps you can /the City of Westland. All Proposals most be.submitted by the time stated "I went Out on my first assault Zisk. "It's any unwanted contact, Date rape drugs are "odorless, take to make yourself safer, but ?tu>ove or they will be returhedi The City of Westiand reserves the right to • intervention 18 years ago and I and kids don't know that. They colorless and tasteless" and can it's no guarantee." ^ntjectanyorailbldsv -" ' , . '••••<•••), see a vast difference between the don't have any idea. That's I '..• JILL B.RUNKI^, Purchasing Agent response then and now. Things where education is so important. VPBMI^MV5***..1?*'1 ;-.. ,-•. ••'•'' :'•.• ' are done in a caring way now* "Boys need to know that no CRAFTS CALENDAR '"'*' -----^- ' .-•••- • ' -'•' ' • • ,. • • " ; •' -' ••••• ' tT».» You hear the police officers, the means no not yes. Yes, we need doctors say, T know it was diffi to educate girls, but also the UVON1A STEVENSON Mile Road, Farmington Hills. cult for; you to come forward.'" boys because they are the only The Livonia Stevenson High Free admission and food will be CITY OF WESTLAND l\)r victims; First Step offers a ones that can stop this." School Booster Club's Spring available. For more information, ; ORDINANCE NO. 248^-3 24-hour^telephone help line - But saying no crashes head on Spectacular craft show will be 10 call (248) 546-6527. .(734)459-r3900 or 888-463-4900 into the high value teenage girls a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at the MADONNA UNIVERSITY AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATES AND RESTRICT THE USE OF LAND A adult response advocates, place on having boyfriends or school, 33500 W. Six Mile Road, Madonna University will have AND STRUCTURES BY DIVIDING THE CITY OF WESTLAND INTO trained staff and volunteers who having boys like them. For more information, call (734) DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES its 13th annual spring arts and THEREOF BY ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP; accompany survivors to police "There's a belief that if they 464-1041 or (248) 478-2395. crafts showcase 10 a.m. to 4:30 .'TO SPECIFY THE DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS MAY BE USED stations, hospitals and other safe don't go along, no boys are going CLARENCEVILLE p.m. March 28 in the Activities FORBUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE AND OTHER SPECIFIED places 24 hours a day, 365 days to like them," Zisk said. "Kids The Athletic Booster Club of Center on campus, Schoolcraft PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS REGULATIONS, a year, counseling and referrals. are making decisions that affect Clarenceville High School will and Levan, Livonia. Admission RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS GOVERNING THE LOCATION, • v One issue Zisk focuses on is their lives with limited informa- have "A Touch of Spring" craft will $2 for adults and children ERECTION, CONSTRUCTIONS, RECONSTRUCTION. ALTERATION boutique 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March under age 12 free. For more ..-AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND WITHIN SUCH 28 at the school, 20155 Middle- information, call the university DISTRICTS; TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BREADTH OF BUILDINGS, belt Road, Livonia. There will be -SIGNS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE THE INTENSITY CITY OF WESTLAND at (734) 432-5603. more than 150 crafters, raffle OF USE OF LOT AREAS AND TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF YARDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHERT OPEN SPACES; TO ESTABLISH SITE DESIGN and snack bar*. No strollers will SACRED HEART r REGUALTIONS AND TO PROVIDE SITE REVIEW PROCEDURES AND ON PROPOSED BUDGET be permitted, and babysitting Sacred Heart Church will have a V STANDARDS; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR will be available. Admission will craft show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat 1 SPECIAL LAND USE AND SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPEMENT; TO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing be $2. urday, April 4, at the church, LJMIT CONGESTION IK THE PUBLIC STREETS BY PROVIDING OFF- on the proposed budget for the City of Westland for the F1NNWEAVERS 29125 W. Six Mile Road, east of T,STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE fiscal year commencing July 1, 1998 and ending June The Finnweavers of the Finnish Middlebelt Road, Livonia. In 'FOR THE RESTRICTION AND GRADUAL ELIMINATION OF NON Center Association will have an addition to crafts, baked goods CONFORMING USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO 30,1999, will be held on Monday, May 18,1998, at 7:00 r> REGULATE SIGNS BY ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS UPON THE arts and crafts fair 10 a.m. to 5 will be sold. For more informa SIZE, HEIGHT, LOCATION AND NUMBER OF PERMISSIBLE SIGNS p.m. March 28 at the Finnish tion, or table rental, call Jen ^AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY Cultural Center, 35200 W. Eight nifer at (248) 426-6227. ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE MICHIGAN \ .ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS WITH RESPECT TO _ NOTICE TO BIDDERS +^± ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR 'NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals will be received at the GITYQFWESTLAND THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; AND TO REPEAL THE PRIOR Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden ZONING ORDINANCE.., City, Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 734-525-8814) on or before APRIL 9,1998, ORDINANCE NO. 29-W-25-3 at 2:00 p;m. for the following item(s): » AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT FEES IN SECTION 48-1 OF THE WESTLAND CITY CODE $IJE crrY OF WESTLAND ORDAINS: DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DISTRICT MAINTENANCE :/ : CITY WIDE STREET SWEEPING Section 1. That Chapter 46, Section 46-1, of the Westland City Code is i^<.. Section 1. That the zoning map of Ordinance No. 248 qf the City of hereby amended to provide as follows: ijfestiand be and the same is hereby amended to show R-2 district Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a jglasjification where OB district classification is now. shown in the area sealed envelope endorsed with the name(s) of item(s> bid. The fees for the indicated licenses, permits, inspections and certificates shall be as shown below: fjtuated in the City of Westiand, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in : :$••'•:••'••••:'•'•• •' ••, ' :"•'•. •• -r ••:•.• •'.: . •'•• . •/"• • : • part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the Building Permits, Additions, Alterations, and New Buildings !*. That part of Lot 10j Nankin Mill Farms, as recorded in Liber 67 of City • c. Permit fees for new construction and buildings are determined using * Plats, Page 14 described as beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 10 •'•;.".'••"./: ALLYSON M. BETTIS the BOCA-designated formula and the BOCA-designated use groups and '.'*. and proceeding thence along the South lot line on acurve concave to City Clerk-Treasurer types of construction on a square-foot basis. The formula for determining ? the South'with a radius of 2000 Feet, arc of 467.98 feet and chord -Publpfc: March 28,199« the permit fee is as follows: •'«.'•' bearing 8. 84*24'22" W. and S.irWIO* W., 115.89 feet thence N. PERMIT FEE = Gross Area x Gross Area Modifier (which is presently set ''.;' ri'00" W, 224.92 feet thence along the lot boundary N. 88»46'00" E., a , at 67) x Type of Construction x Permit Fee Multiplier (which is presently set • 675.40 feet and S•02 34 l6" E., 167.22 feet to the point of beginning. at .0075). I/ Nankin Mill Farms Sub, T.2 S, R.9EV, Liber 67 Page 14 Wayne County Valuation Table I Records. ''.'^ .'. ". : UK Group IBM BKBC -yt m AA .* •• ,* - S-l Storage, moderate haurd . 0.73 0.70 0.67 0.62 0.68 0.60 061 0 66 0.41 0.39 The Westland Housing Commission will not deny any Family the 8-2 Storage, low haurd 0.71 0.69 0.65 0.62 0,57 060 0.60 0 .65 041 0.38 :,1---../- opportunity to apply for admission into the Section 8 Rental Assistance Note a. R-3 Oar*gei»0 20. Program, nor deny any eligible applicant the opportunity to lease a dwelling Note b. UnflnUhed V>*»emenU (all u»* jroiip*)«0.80. * -'*« . Section 3^ The other cla«wific*tkms in effect in all other areas of the Not* e. FinUhed baaemenU (*U u*« group* )«0.40. ;| Sw ! i. •V sSfe:" RSK-;; =1¾¾¾¾. ^y^,& ^Mk&M;.^-^. The Observer % Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 >B3 WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Powers-Lyon Zaborsky-Gulll Kravez-Doran R. Southwick Powers and Robert and Carolyn Zaborsky Bill and Chris Kravez Gillian E. Lyon were married of Ann Arbor, formerly of Ply announce the engagement of Oct. 3 in Seattle, Wash., while mouth, announce the engage their daughter, Tracy Jeanette, on leave from Guinea on the ment of their daughter, Lisa to Philip Dorart; the son of Mary east coaat of Africa. Ann, to Joseph R. Gulli, the son Franklin. The bride is the daughter of of Giuseppe and Beverly Gulli of The bride-to-be will complete Ken and Lynn Lyon, formerly of Livonia. work on a ba<*helor of education : Plymouth Township. The bride-to-be is a 1992 grad degree in April at Eastern The bride is a 1984 graduate uate of Plymouth Salem High Michigan University. She is •N. W of Plymouth Salem High School, School and a 1996 graduate of working as a substitute teacher •P?. im Isp% ^ and 1990 graduate of Western Miami University with a bache in the Wayne-Westland Commu 9SN3$' '* ''• *• * Y1M Washington University. She was lor of science degree in business nity Schools. : •*m a Peace Corps volunteer in Mau administration. She is employed Her fiance is studying busi i§l§ ritania in northeast Africa for by Masco Corp. • ness at 'Eastern Michigan Uni iif$':i~<:-lU •' : \. \ two years. She is employed as a Her fiance is a 1989 graduate versity. He is employed at the ^''S'-V'-'v' '>'> w &,;,"••• •.',• .--.-^ '"* «M i administrative assistant for of Livonia Stevenson High Society of Manufacturing Engi :£$*---V'r.\ -^1-,,:-- IBU U.S. Aid in Conkry, Guinea. School and a 1993 graduate of v::-\\=. <:.;.-.". '> ^^^1 neers in Dearborn. *>£-:'•:- -. •. • - * ^BR1 The groom is from Holidays- Eastern Michigan University A May wedding is planned at •;.-''M'=:- ': • 'wlyM burg, Pa. He is a graduate of with a bachelor of business St. Thomas a' Becket Church in X NEW VOICES Roy D. and Kimberly A. announce the birth of Raven Arnold Dec. 26 at the Birthing Beverly Rockwood of Plymouth months. Grandparents are Mary toria Mura of Valparaiso, Chile. Reece of Westland announce the Arial Firman Dec. 25 at the Center at Garden City Hospital. and Melvyn and Mary Smith of and Syl Noetzel of Canton and Jeffrey and Jean Troop of birth of Dakota Richard Dec. Birthing Center at Garden City She joins a sister, Jasmine, 3. Hurricane, W.Va. Great-grand Marcia and Joe DeBrito of Mon Garden City announce the birth 24 at the Birthing Center at Hospital. Grandparents are John Grandparents are Rex and Gail parents are Dennis and Ida roe. Great-grandparents are of Joshua Michael Feb. 16 at Garden City Hospital. He joins and Sherrie Helton of Westland, Bird of Westland, Gerry and Basinski of Marine City, Mich., Sylvester A. Noetzel of Livonia. Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. two brothers, Joshua, 16, and Eddie Firman of Taylor, Ricky Debbie Mayer of Redford and Irene Wike of Ypsilanti, Ann Christian and Laurine Grandparents are Roger and Roy, 15, and two sisters, Jen Williams of Mirmar, Fla., and Joseph Arnold and Elizabeth Convey of Dowra, Ireland, and M ura of Redford Township Susan Brittain of Lincoln Park, nifer, 11, and Rachael, 4. Grand Karen Schwark of Toledo, Ohio* Arnold of Detroit. Anne Smith of Swansea, Wales. announce the birth of Nicholas Janice Troop of Westland and parents are Terry A. Minnick of Lee and Lisa Moss of West- Dominic Smith and Marcia Christopher and Mary Kay Giovanni Dec. 27 at the Melvin Troop of Qcoll, Fla. Westland and Toylene Reece of land announce the birth of Leah Rockwood Smith of Royal Oak DeBrito of Canton announce Birthing Center of Garden City Great-grandparents* are Helen Detroit. Frances Dec. 30 at St. Joseph announce the birth of Abigail the birth of Marianne Chris Hospital. He joins a sister, Ali Smedo of Santa Maria, Calif., Glenn and Cathy Hunter of Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Christine Feb. 15 at William tine Jan. 28 at St. Joseph Mercy son Catherine, 4. Grandparents Iona Brittain of Gaylord and Canton announce the birth of She joins two sisters, Courtney Beaumont Hospital in Royal Hospital in Ann Arbor. She joins are Dennis and Lorraine Daly of William Barnett of Clearwater, Caitlin Teresa Jan. 19 at Uni Marie, 7, and Katelyn Elizabeth, Oak. Grandparents are Les and a sister, Renae Marie, 18 Royal Oak and Eduardo and Vic Fla. versity of Michigan Hospital in 5. Grandparents are Lee Moss Ann Arbor. She joins a sister, Sr. of Arden, N.C., Edward Hall Magen, 6. Grandparents are of Canton, Norma Moss of Ply Joan and Bill Jose of Canton, mouth and Jerry and Louise Russell Uhl of Ann Arbor and Davis of Canton. Great-grand Arlene and Bob Dick of parents are Burnetta Forbing of Roseville. Great-grandparents Plymouth and Silvio and are Fred Abel of Canton and Vir Frances Recinella of Livonia. ginia Uhl of Dundee. Daryl Arnold and Dawn Kenneth Paul Firman and Mayer of Detroit announce the Lisa Lynne Peters of Westland birth of Mariah Elizabeth m i^iys fcjrvt » lot of time, the Observer & Eccentric Mytootrx * Me Camp My Oad A Me Ca.-r,p NCCS has created this uniqut ESMMaMMu^&M&MAM&MAM&mCTPl Day Camp Camp Gifls Resxfcnr Ca.-np directory to make life Northville Montessorl Center SfWcu^Tvvn Newaygo «. ^-- m • Fr* i fW* -TVTJ * N 616 924 0641 Summer Day Camp • 240>348 Camp m ' •*A ''1 . \ ROCHESTER HILLS STABLES Livonia Family YMCA Day Camp .'• V?t Children's Summer Day Camp 10 Week© M»t hi)!,in-rilT*St,inford • Two Invito ri*r>9 leitom d»itj •$AO • Hlfldrwt tvt d NxMi June 15 - August 21 •HcfMthcxrontbthiMfeyoreAmp Aflee 3-14 . 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Give them the *\ Attention •Network games & Sports • JUCmf Chrlitlan Camping 1st • 8lh Grades with • lKkMtklt| opportunity to experience yours with •Web Deslgn-HTMWava • rvv'J^c* Learning Disabilities Book Lovers! • CtrlttmMWftk h an advertisement in.our •Weekly sessions • CMM Ctotf f l>. iV^C'.Ah and/or Attention Disorders SUrfthe New Ybar with your own home-fcajed • Co*«vH>t t«Tr»t«lng *' J«-«^^St 199£> Summer Camp Corner. bu$ine». Dorting Ktnder&ley • award winning • tciloif CM« (l'»-d tlifAtt Vi «>NM publisher of e Robert A. Ficano; Wayne be accompanied by an and a boat cruise. Arrival County Clerk TeoJa; adult. Rockets can be time back at the center is UPCOMING Making a musical bought ahead of time at about 11 p.m. Call the Hunter, U.S. Rep. Lynn N. < .v EVENTS ^:¾ Rivers of the 13th District; Riders Hobby Shop of Livo Friendship Center for more Westland Mayor Robert J. nia, 30991 Five Mile Road, 11^01^110^(734)722- (734) 425-9720. Preregister 7632. St. Maiy Hoepital with Thomas; arid Walter (Jeff)' Washington, president of at the Bailey Center before CARPOROUP Madonna University will May 21 or register at the The Friday Variety Card host a **Be Your Best" UAW Local 90pvTickets are $35; For information, park. Pizza supplied by Group at the Westland Merit Badge program for Toarmina's Pizza, Maps Friendship Center meets at all Brownies and Girl call Joe Rivers at (734) 261-3565. available at the Bailey 2 p.m. Players enjoy Scouts, from 9 a.m. to Center. Cost is $6 and euchre, pinochle, bridge, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, RECOGNITION BANQUET includes one rocket kit and Urio, nnnmy and poker. March 28, at Madonna Harris-Kehrer Post 3323 one engine. Extra rockets Light refreshments are University. The girls will Veterans of Foreign Wars $1 each. Pizza lunch is $2 served. Call (734) 722-7632 learn more about health of the United States and its extra. for information or just and fitness and earn a ladies auxiliary will be show up to play cards. The merit badge. Enrollment is having their annual RECREATION AND FUN A recreational get-together Friendship Center is at limited and preregistration Wayne-Westland 1119 N. Newburgh Road. is required. For more infor Police/Firefighters Recogni for teens and adults Who mation, call (734) 655-8940 tion Banquet on Saturday, are disabled will be the sec MONTHLY MEAL or 1-600-494-1650, ' : April 18. Police officers and ond Friday of each month The Wayne Ford Civic MWHV MM MMM%M firefighters from Wayne at the Westlarid Bailey League schedules its senior ^WW^H W BE^^W""™*. Center. (734) 722-7620. meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch with the Easter V and Westland will be hon ored for going above and F10URE SKATING on the first Sunday of each Bunny, sponsored by the beyond the call of duty The Westlarid Figure Skat month at the league hall, Westland Parks and Recre while serving the commu ing Club has formed an on Wayne Road, two blocks ation Department and . '-.'• nity. The banquet will be Adult Introductory Preci south of Ford, for people 50 Westland Civitan Club, v held in the Post Hall at sion Team. The team is for and older. Cost is $5 for will be 9 a.m. to noon Sat 1055 S; Wayne Road in those who want to have fun members and $7 for non- urday ,April 4, at VFW No. Westland. Tickets are $10 with other skating adults members. The meal 3323, Wayne Road at Avon- a person and the event is and get good exercise. includes beer, beverages, dalein Westlarid. The open to the public. For tick Practices are 6-6:60 a.m. dancing to Big Band music, event includes a pancake i ets, call Bessie Bell, (734) Saturdays. All levels are and door prizes. (734) 728- breakfast, a visit by the . 326.6524, or Pam Tykoski, welcome. For information, 6010. Easter Bunny with each (734)729-5937. familwreceiving a Polaroid call (734) 722-1091. DANCE FUN pictur%with the bunny and COLLAQC CONCERT VOLLEYBALL Westland Shopping Center an Easter bonnet parade. Schoolcraft College Radcliff Open volleyball is offered hosts a senior citizen dance Tickets can be bought at is hosting a Collage Con for those age 18 and older IX a.m. the first Monday of the Bailey Recreation Cen cert, featuring all the col 6:30-8 p.m. the second and each month in the lower ter between 9 a.m. and 9 lege's musical groups at 8 fourth Friday of each level auditorium, Wayne p.m. For information/call p.m. Saturday, April 4, at month at the Salvation and Warren r^ads. Coffee the parks and recreation •' the Radcliff Center Com . • •.. STAWPSOTOSTTniRAWUT Army, 2300 Venoy, West- and refreshments will be department at (734) 722-; munity Room, 1761 Rad Friday show: Franklin Middle School students willperfbrma land. All skill levels play served at 12:30 p.m. The 7620 or Karen Gregory at cliff Road, south of Ford musical, "Face to Face,* at 7 p.m. Friday in the school auditorium. just for fun. There is no dance will end 2 p.m. The (734)326-1464. •.-"- Road, between Wayne and The musical focuses oh how youngsters learn to accept a student charge. Baby-sitting is pro dance is held on the first EASTER EOS HUNT Merrimah, Garden City. vided. For information, call Monday, with the exception The program will feature who was initially rejected because his facial appearance differs The Westland Jaycees are from others, director Andy Callis said. Cost is $1 for youngsters (734) 722-3660. of holidays. hosting their second annu new work by James Nis- sen, based on "The Times SENIOR DANCE al Easter Egg Hunt, at 2 and $2 for adults. Thosiiperformiji& will include seventh-grader Senior dances will be noon p.m. Sunday, April 5, at of Our Lives." Donations at Leah Walsh, 12, (front); seventh-graders Jennie Bai^, Elizabeth the door. (734) 462-4770. HISTORY ON to 4 p.m. the first Sunday Westland Jaycee Park, Harvey and AngelaTalo, all 12 (second row), and eighth-graders of every month at the ,-Hunter and Wildwood. The COUNTRY WESTERN Annie Phillips, 14, and Brent Colaianne, 13 (back row). 7 VIEW Wayne Ford Civic League, (event is open to children JAMtOREE WESTLAND MUSEUM 1651 N.Wayne Road, "ages 1-13 and will include The Metro Wayne Demo The Westland Historical Westland. There will be 1,000 eggs, candy, prizes cratic Club will present a Museum is open 1-4 p.m. dinner, a live band, beer and the Easter Bunny. The Country.Western Jamboree meet 7 p.m. the second volunteers from the School Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne and pop. Members $5, non- hunt will start at 2 p.m. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Tuesday of each month at of Outdoor Leadership, Road, between Marquette members $7. (734) 728- 'with younger children April 25, at Local 735 UAW the library, 6123 Central CHAMBER Adventure and Recreation, and Cherry Hill. (734) 326- 5010. starting first, and other Hall, 48055 Michigan Ave,, City Parkway. (734) 326- EVENTS 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, 1110. The museum is fea WORK REFERRAL ^groups starting at two- . one mile west of Belleville.-. . turing a display of ladies' 6123. Meetings last about JOBS AND CAREERS May 2, at the Performing Information Center Inc. Ijninute intervals after the Road in Canton. Entertain one hour and are open to Arts Pavilion, William accessories including a col ^firirt group. The chainber'8 second refers workers to seniors ment by Sherman Arnold the public. The Friends annual Jobs and Careers Faust Library. Parents are lection of 1950s' and 1960s* who need help. The pro AMERICAN SJRt TEA PARTY and Interstate Band with also l\old a Friends Shop Fair will be held from 10 welcome to join in this one- winter hats, silver and gold gram is for people interest „Ari American Girl Tea; /. tribute to Elvis arid other Book Sale during regular a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, hour program for elemen mesh, art deco and beaded ed in providing transporta T^arty will be serving ahigh guest stars. Cocktails are library hours at the library. April 25, at the Westland tary school children* The purses from the 1920s and tion, yardwork, housework, :4# for young ladies and J at 6 p.m. with dinner at Shopping Center. Last rain site is the library com 1930s and gloves and com etc. Workers can specify >:their guest 2-4 p.m. Suri- 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 a year's event drew more munity room. The event is pacts. Admission is free. sponsored by the Westland the type of work they are %day, April 5, at Mary lien- person, $35 a couple and . WAYNE than 2,000 job-seekers. FRIENDS MEET willing to do and the com fling's Cake Srioppe, Wayne $15 per retiree/senior citi Member participation Parks and Recreation Friends of the Westland. munities they want to ;4lbad in Westland. Each > zen. For ticket information, LIBRARY choices include the basic Department, William Faust Library and the Historical Museum meet 7 serve. Chore Worker Pro ^rpung lady will be auto- call (734) 729-8681 or (734) STUDENT LIFE success deal for $160, the p.m. on the second Tues gram, (734) 422-1052. >matically entered into a 721-4710; Early 20th-century student supporting deal for $200 S.O.L.A.R. Club. days of January, March, DYER CENTER ^Drawing for an American ; SKIN* MUSICAL life at the University of and the premium deal for NURSERY SCHOOL May, July, September and The Wayne-Westland JQirl doll. The event is spbn- The Wayne Memorial The Michigan is documented $300. Call to reserve a OLYMPICS November at the Westland School District's Dyer T»red by Paperbacks & atre Guild will present with books, photographs spot, (734) 326-7222. Last Children ages 2 to 6 can Meeting House, 37091 Senior Adult Center has things and Mary Den- , leader of the Pack" as its and memorabilia from the year's program was a sell compete in games designed Marquette, between New- activities Monday-Thurs -'Jung's Cake Shoppe. The spring musical at 7 p.m. collection of Michigan out. for them on Saturday, May. burgh and Wayne roads. day at the center, on Mar 'coat is $12 per child and $6 May 2-9 at Stockmeyer ;.".; alumnus Walter Warren of 16, in the Bailey Center Information, president Jim quette between Wayne and 3»r adult. For reserva Auditorium, Wayne MemO- v Westland. The display will gym. Every child will win a Franklin, (734) 721-0136. Newburgh roads. Mondays, tions, call (734) 261-3680 of riat High School ;: be at the Wayne Library ribbon and receive a certifi Everyone is welcome, Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; 3(734) 522-6018. Please now through April 1. RECREATION cate of participation. Snack Tuesdays, arte, crafts and dress appropriately. KITE FLY TRAVEL PROGRAMS provided. Athletes ages 2-3 needlework at 9:30 a.m.; Go fly a kite from 2-4 p.m. compete from 9:30-10:45 Wednesdays, Kitchen >C0TTONT AH HUNT AT THE The Wayne Public Library Saturday, May 2, in Cen FOR SENIORS JAn Easter Cottontail Hunt is hosting travel programs a.m., and ages 4-5 compete Band, 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 LIBRARY tral City Peirk Pavilion No. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost QOLDENAOERS p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Ssrfll b»e held at 4 p.m. Fri from 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 (Marquette entrance). : The Golden Agers Seniors day, April 10, at Central ROOK DISCUSSION featuring video presenta is $2 per child. Pre-regis- arte, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a The book discussion group Join the experts from the tration required before 10 program will hold Activities Hawaiian dance exercise «€ity Park in Westland. tions, guest speakers and Four Seasons Kite Club in March at the Salvation hundreds of cottontails meets 7-9 p.m. the third refreshments, in the p.m. T*hur8dayj May 15, class will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday of the month in and others for an afternoon Co-sponsored by Westland Army, Wayne-Westland every Wednesday in the ifmarshmallows) will be library meeting room. Pro of kite making and flying Corps, 2300 Venoy Road, ^sprinkled on the ground in the community meeting grams will feature China '•."•'; Parks and Recreation,: Senior Resourced Depart room of the William P. in Central City Park. Bring Westland Civitan and Westland. Golden Agers ment (Friendship Center), *« roped off area for each with Bud and Phyllis Stein, your own kite or make one meet with other seniors in '^age group (1-3 years, 4-6 Faust Public Library of Hawaii with Margo Dewey; Dad's Athletic Club of 1119 Newburgh, Hall A. Westland. Join the group with a kite kit. Rain date is Westland. the community, receive Instructor is Kanurio Oris. -years, 7-9 years). At 4 p.m., the Caribbean with Joan 2-4 p.m, Saturday* May 16. information arid are a part Sign up at the front desk or i'A siren will sound to start by signing up at the Recep Dyer; Rome and Italy with MODEL ROCKET DAY tion Desk. Participants are Sponsored by Westland of a problem-solving senior call (734) 722*7632. pie hunt. At the end, cot- the St. Mary Choir and Parks arid Recreation Make a model rocket and concern network, and enjoy 'tontaila will be turned in at expected to have read the friends; Scotland with Con then launch it into the air books and to be prepared to Department and Four Sea activities and travel. For "the redemption center for a stance Robertson and New sons Kite Club. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sat information, call jtmall bag of Easter good- discuss them. Zealand with Kate Rose- urday, May 23, at Sam Leau'Rette Douglas at ' VOLUNTEERS '4MI. The event is sponsored Upcoming books for discus vear, On April 29, Richard HIKE SAFELY Corrado Park, Gladys and (734)722-3660. j^y Westland Civitan Club, sion include: Truxall will do a presenta Have fun learning the Flamingo roads, east of PET-A-PET iWetiland Fire Department, April 21, Michael Connelly, tion on finding travel infor basics of hiking safety and Merriman and south of TRAVEL GROUP The Pet-A-Pet Club, which ^Westland Cultural Society The Poet." * mation on the Internet. how to use a compass with Joy. Children under 9 must The Travel Group meets offers pet visits to nursing U< *tod Westland Parks and May 19, Margaret Atwood, 12:45 p.m. every Friday in home residents, needs spe •Recreation Department. "Alias Grace.* the Westland Friendship cial pets and people. Pets Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, undergo a slight screening Training sessions are held unless a trip or program is and need proof of shots to yim Westland Democratic participate, Local aites Club has scheduled its first 10:30 a.m. each Saturday planned. Programs include y to train library patrons on The Observer Newepepers welcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit immunity speakers, films, celebration include Camelpt Hall Con jpftnual awards dinner and groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor-. valescent Center (Debbie Jund-raiaer for Thursday, the use of the public acceu of birthdays and weekly catalogs. The computers motion below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, door prizes. There is a $3 McDermott, 427-3791, 10 ;^pril 16, at UAW Local 900 a.m. the second Saturday JUIL 36200 Michigan Ave., are the modern-day equiva Livonia, Ml. 48150, orbyfBXto 734-5917279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday membership fee for resi lent of the traditional card for the following Thursday's paper. Call 953-2104 if you have any questions. dents, $12.60 for non-resi. of the month), Garden City ^Wayne. The eocktsil hour Rehab (Stacy Suida, (734) frttas at 6 p.m. with din- catalog. These training dents. The group is offering - •tana take about 16-20 emit: _^ _ . • _____ a trip to Holland, Mich., on 422-2438,3 p.m. the second " 'nil at 7 p.m. Thursday of the month) aptsJwrsars minutes. Library staff will Wednesday, May 13, for m teach the fundamentals Dato and Thm: $116, with all meals and Roosevelt-McGrath DasMcrstk gubvrna- regarding use of the public included. Trip departs School (Lynn Eichbrecht, iSX..' • - •:' mmUAtHm Larry Location: WrySi •tcsat catalogs and will be promptly at 7 a.m. A conti (734) 691-3347, the last •SBBBBsl DtttsBsY ftt^BM\. available for questions, nental breakfast will be Wednesday of the month). aittfli wHibshon- TbJt training tofre e and no served on the bus. In Hol« Information is available sitoi awards: Mark raftotration is required. land, the group will Bee from Ruth Curry, (313) slttsroftheMkhi- tulips, shop, eat lunch and 535-0410, or Daisy Doran, ftsTtt: attend the parade, then go (313) 665-1981. There is a aXfcHart; el the William line additional *h«tl ifntcf$mry on to Saugatuck for dinner $5 membership charge. RfteMtftMc Library i The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 And then there were 5... honors child,y elder care Gov. John Engler is seeking fessionalism in Michigan's child ents, relatives or friends in long- in April, the Month of the YouM nominations for the first Gover care centers, programs for indi term care," said CIS Director Child, and the awards will b< nor's Quality Care Awards for viduals with special heeds, niirs* Kathleen M. Wilbur. / presented in May to coincidi excellence in care for Michigan^ ing homes, adult foster care, Nominations are sought from wi^h nationwide senior citizen most vulnerable citizens - chil homes for the aged and other families, nursing home resi activities. ; dren, elderly and those with spe care and service networks. . dents, parents or caregiver peers Nomination forms are avail cial needs. "We want to showcase those across the flt^te who have experi able from the Department Jo The event is sponsored in con statewide facilities and care enced or witnessed the unique : Consumer and Industry Service^ junction with the Department of givers that emphasize quality brand of care that enriches the by contacting award coordinate Consumer and Industry Ser care <- whether for kids in a day spirit. Nancy Dixon at (517) 241-321!» vices, which licenses child and care center or! our elderly par- Nominations will be reviewed or at nancy.cUxoncis.Btate.nai.w? adult day care facilities, nursing homes, long-term medical care facilities and statewide providers of these vital services. Hospice offers The awards will recognize out standing care facilities and care givers whose standard of care is support group above and beyond the ordinary. "I am looking for those pro Arbor Hospice will offer a grams, people and places that go Seven-week support and educa the extra mile to enhance the tional group for parents who quality of life for our most vul have lost an adult child, begin nerable citizens," the governor ning April 2. said. "By recognizing their out The group is open to any par standing service, I want to make ent who has experienced the their high-care standards the death of an adult child regard standards for Michigan." less of whether the loss occurred Criteria for the awards were recently or many years ago. developed in cooperation with It will meet 4-5:30 p.m. Thurs leading Michigan child care and days at Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak long-term care providers and Valley Dr., Ann Arbor. A mini advocates who have been active mal donation is requested. For in efforts to promote and encour more information or to register, age the highest standards of pro- call Pat Bauer at (734) 662-5999. Generations, that is: Dorothea Ross of Plymouth Find out why in our upcoming Spring Home •£ (bottom^ right) holds young Justine Crippswho Improvement section, which features an interesting : represents a fifth generation of the Ross family. PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Joining in a family photo were Justine's mother, SPECIAL EDUCATION story about the al!-American porch. There also will be •;.# LEGAL COUNSEL information about back yard gardens and fences, plus ^ Karyn Cripps (top, right), her mother Jacqueline The Board of Education of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is Ross (top, left) and grandmother Janet Newman requesting proposals, for legal services in the area of special education. much more. Look for this colorful section in AT HOME; (bottom, left), holding her newest grandson, Den Interested and qualified companies may obtain information and proposal on Thursday, April 23, in your hometown forms by telephoning the Personnel Department at (734) 416-4836 during nis Ross, born just three weeks before Justine. regular business hours. newspaper. tOfc4&„,/ :i Bids should be returned to: <8)b*mm.(3 Stteohfr Enrol Goldman, General Counsel NEWSPAPERS ' Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Part of HomeTown CommunicationsNetwork1* :£' Scout 'badge program set 454 South Harvey Street Plymouth, MI 48170 . Attention Advertisers: To advertise in Spring Home Improvement, • £ St. Mary Hospital in collabora earn a merit badge during the call one of these numbers before April 7,1998 f, '. • ' H tion with Madonna University program slated for 9 a.m. to Bids are due on or before 2:00 p.m. on y will offer the "Be Your Best" 12:30 p.m. at the university, Friday, May 1,1998. .- t" merit badge program for Brown Schoolcraft and Levan, Livonia. Wayne County: 734-591-2300 • FAX 734453-2121 ^ ies and Girl Scouts Saturday, Enrollment is limited, and pre- The Board of Education reserves the right to accept any or reject all bids, as Oakland County-24*901-2500 • FAX 248401-2553 March 28. registration is required. they judge to be in the best interest on the School District. Uke Orion: 2484934900 • FAX 2484934716 For more information or to Publish. 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CUSTOM t II RNITURE Birmingham • 880 South Old Woodward • (248) 647-8882 1IKW.E • Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10-6 •Thurs. 10-8 • Sat. 10-5 Sun 1-5 LaBaron's Sports, Inc. 37411 DequindreO Blk. S. of Maple. Troy) (tj3 i i www.exprossions-fufniUjre.com UMlfc First piece musl bo of greatest value. Each successive piece must be of lessor or equal value than the preceding item 1-248-585-3535 Savtnos of MSflP. MSRP's are offering prices and may or may not have resulted In sales. Options are not discounted. Hours MOD Units & fu tOft Tufs Wort \ S.it 10-(-, Closed Sun Not to be combined with any other sales or promotions. »TMOO SIM ARCTIC m 6B* The Obaetver/THVBSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 Mail Copy To: OBSERVER* ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS ' 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 ,\ FOR CHURCH PAGE CHANGES, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE ULFIG (734) 953-2160.THE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICH VICULIN (734) 953-2069 wai y;:i#pljfapppwmmmgmi-p mm&mmmmmmMmmmmmMm^^ iUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD Evangelical . i'lNDEPENDENT BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE YOUTH AWANA CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Presbyterian JlBAPTIST BIBLE 29475 W. Six Mile. Livonia CLUBS Rev. Luther A. Wertri, S/. Pastor .FELLOWSHIP 525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor Church — Two locations to serve you — 17000 Farmtngton Road Sunday School;.,;...'...... 10:00 A.M. , UvorJa 422-1160 Morning Worship ... - .11:00A.M. LIVONIA A CANTON Dr/jamaa N. McOuIra, Pastor Evening Worship ...... 6:00 P.M. 14175 Farmlngton Rd. H 46001 Warren Road TRINITY Worship Services . ..7:15RM. (N.ofl-96) MaWW (West of Canton Center) Wed Family Hour ., <. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am • Sunday School 10:45 am CHURCH 8:00, 9:15,10:45 A.M. March 29th Sunday School 9:45 am F (313)414-7422 10101W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (313)522-6830 Visit our Web Site at httpJ/WAvr.ccaa.eoW- IcmcOs 6 MOdsW. of Sheldon Rd. and 12:05 P.M. 11:00 a.m. "Eyes Of Compassion" From M-14 take Gotttredson Rd. South Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Church Membership Night Pastor & Mrs. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Risen Christ Lutheran B:00 7:00 P.M. H.L> Petty 2080S Middlebelt to*™ •• Education For Al Age* EVANGELICAL this Sunday preaching Timothy Lutheran Church Chlldcara Provided • Handieapptd Acctttlbh Trl-citv chr Istlan center Resources kx Hevr • .* :' 1 J"? ': i>> " •. I •,'. il. ,f a«.i r pp ppp FPwpwfw •^^TT"J J f " V,-1' '!• ^W T/ie Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH-26,1998 *BT RELIGIOUS NEWS listings for the Religion Calen Canton. "Experience Pays" will owbrook Road south of 13 Mile dar should be submitted in writ be the topic. For more informa Road, Walled Lake. The topic for ing no later than noon Friday for tion, call the church office at March 29 will be "A New Spiri the next Thursday's issue. They (734)455-6022. tuality-Father Leo Booth ."The | can be mailed to Sue Mason at JEWS FOR JEiUS church also offers youth educa $6251 Schoolcraft, Livonia tion at both services. A course in 148150, or by fax at (734) 591- Jews for Jesus, based in San Francisco, Calif., will present miracles IB taught year-round at 7279. For more information, call 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Other basic 1(734) 9532131. "Christ in the Passover" at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Alpha courses include 4T, meditation IfAiTCOfTRAOItfON Baptist Church, 28051 W. Chica and unity basics. For more infor The Interfaith Connection and go, Livonia. Using a visual dis mation, call (248) 449-8900 or I JCitcheri Glamour will present play of traditional Passover visit its Web site at Taste of Tradition 2, a cooking items, including syrnbolic foods, http://www.cotw.com. workshop for individuals in the presentation will follow the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE intorfaith relationships, at 6:45 Passover from Egypt to Calvary, The radio series, "What is p.m. Thursday, March 26, at examining ancient and modern This Christian Science and Who Kitchen Glamour, in the Novi Jewish customs as the back Are These Christian Scientists?" Town Center in Novi/Mimi ground for the Christian commu is being broadcast at 1:30 p.m. Markofeky of Mimi's Just nion. For more information, call Sundays of WQBH-AM 1400. Desserts will focus on new the church office at (734) 421- The topic will be "If Christian [Passover ideas as well as demon 6300. Science heals, why aren't people .\ strate delicious recipes for the SPRING MUSICAL flocking to it like they flock to seder and the week-long holiday. The Praisemakers of Memorial material medicine?" on March In concert: The Detroit Lutheran Singers will present a concert rich in sacred choral There is a small fee for the work Church of Christ will present 29.-. music at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March29, atChristOur SaviorLutheran Church, shop. For more information, call their spring musical, "Cele "The Christian Science Sen 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia, The 50-voice chdir will perform works by Bach [(800)397-4876. brate!," at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, tinel-Radio Edition" also can be Ml CONCERT March 29, at the church, 34575 heard at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on (B Minor Mass), Lotti, Brahms CBlessed They" from his Requiem), Virgil Thomp The Youth and Music Min- Five Mile Road, Livonia. The WAAM-AM 1600. The conversa son, Tchaikovsky, Durante, Bruchner, Hoist, Rachmaninoff and Mendelssohn, I istries and Missions Conference program will feature praise tional program discusses current accompanied by organist Doris Hall. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for students and Committee of Trinity Presbyteri songs and memorized scriptures public topics as well as shares senior citizens, and are available at the door. For more information, call the church an Church will present a free by the children ages 4-5. The healing through prayer from at (734) 522-6830. j concert, featuring Matt Beckler, musical is under the direction of people all over the world. J at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Mike and Shona Vincent, John GUEST LECTURE for a family of four and $3 for High Priestly Prayers. A free EASTER DRAMA the church, 10101 W. Ann Arbor and Kim Friend, Mike and The Holocaust Memorial Cen senior citizens. There also will be will offering will be accepted for A multi-media dramatization Road, Plymouth. For more infor Micelle Pavacik and Scott and ter will sponsor a lecture by Lenten worship services at 7 dinner. For more information, of the Stations of the Cross, "An mation, call (734) 459-9804. Tammy Phillips. For more infor Martin A. Lee at 7:30 p.m. Mon p.m. and 11 a,m. Thursday. For call (313) 937-2424. Evening of Reflection," will be I EXPERIENCING GOD mation, call the church office at day, March 30, in Shiftman Hall more information, call (734) 422- • Rice Memorial United presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Canton Community Church con (734) 464-6722. of the Jewish Community Cen 0260. Methodist Church is having a April 1, at St. Aidan Catholic tinues its seven-week series SUNDAY LESSONS ter, Maple and Drake roads, • Lola Park Lutheran Church, Lenten potluck dinner at 6:30 Church, Farmington Road north "Experiencing God" with Pastor Church of Today West has West Bloomfield. Lee will speak 14750 Kinloch, Redford, will p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the of Six Mile Road, Livonia. An Eric Moore at 9:15 a.m. and 11 weekly Sunday lessons at 9 and on "The Beast Reawakens: have mid-week Lenten services church, 20601 Beech Daly, Red internationally famous religious a.m. Sunday, March, at the 11 a.m. Sundays at Meadow- Resurgent Fascism and Right- at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ford. Participants are asked to leader will make an appearance church, 41600 Ann Arbor Trail, brook Elementary School, Mead- Wing Extremism in Europe and Wednesdays. Pastor Gregory bring a dish or two to pass and during the presentation. Admis the United States." For more Gibbons will preach on the gen their own table service. There sion is free. information, call the center at eral theme of "Walk with Jesus." will be a program and service at • Gang Retirement and Con (248) 661-8400. Each service wilibe followed by 7:30 p.m. For more information, tinuing Education/Employment Ward welcomes Psalty PLANET X MINISTRIES a fellowship time. For more call (313) 534-4907. (GRACE) Program and St. Former Detroit Tigers pitcher information, call (313) 532-8655. • Newburg United Methodist Anne's Parish in Detroit, in col Frank Tanana will be the guest • The Lenten series, "By My Church's, Lenten dinner/ pro laboration with the Catholic to itsNorthville church speaker at Planet X Ministries' Hand? For My Sake!" will be gram will be 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Youth Organization* will present Thermonuclear program from 7- held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the church, 36500 "Jesus in the Hobd" at 1 p.m. Psalty the Singing Songbook is 90-minute show features pup 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at April 1, at St. James Presbyteri Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. The Thursday, April 2, in Kresge coming to Ward Evangelical pets, clowns, singing and praise Tri-City Christian Center, 39390 an Church's McCalmont Chapel, pot luck dinner buffet will be fol Hall of Madonna University, Presbyterian Church in Livonia to the Lord. Michigan Ave., Wayne. The 25350 W. Six Mile Road, Red- lowed by "Portrayal of Mary" by Schoolcraft and Levari, Livonia. on Sunday, April 4, to conduct evening also includes interactive ford. Each week there will be a the Rev. Laurie Plate, at 6:30 Reservations are necessary for Psalty's Funtastic Praise Party "We are so pleased to have sports, pizza and a love offering. different Biblical visitor. For p.m. For more information, call the free performance. Call the Two! Psalty return," said Cindy Ziem- Tickets are $3. more information, call (313) 534- (734) 422-0149. university's Office of Multicul JoirtfPsalty and his friends for ba, director of children's min For more information, call 7730. • St. Matthew's United tural Affairs at (734) 432-5541. an action-packed praise party for istries at Ward. "He was a huge (734) 326-7717 or write to plan- • Hosanna Tabor Lutheran Methodist Church's Lenten pro The play was created by Alex the whole family at Ward's new hit in 1994 when more than [email protected]. Church is serving dinner 5:30- grams and meals will continue Montaner, a Madonna student Northville church at 40000 Six 3.000 children and adults LENTEN PROGRAMS 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays during with a potluck salad supper and and GRACE program director, Mile Road at Haggerty Road. attended this fun and exciting The Senior Youth for Christ at Lent in the school gymnasium. the puppet musical "Outer Space as a means of helping youth Showtimes will be 11 a.m. and 2 event." St. Matthew Lutheran Church is They are followed by a worship - Inner Space" on Sunday, deliver a message of peace. It p.m. Tickets are free and are avail- serving Lenten dinner 5-6:30 service in the church, 9600 Lev- March 29. 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College to its fourth straight NCAA Division III national championship last weekend • GIRLS SOCCER with a 2-1 win over Wisconsin- Stevens Point. BY RICHARD L, SHOOK STAFF WWrfiR Youth hockey champs Tough as it is to win a state champi • The Livonia KirigSi a Squirt B onship in any high school sport, it's hockey team, defeated the Berkley even more difficult to do it again. Wolves, 3-2, to capture the St. It's an experience Livonia Steven Patrick's Day Shamrock Tournament, son's girls soccer team will go through • (March 20-22) at Glacier Poirite Ice thisseason. .]>. Arenaiin Port Huron, \ ".;• "We've never been in this position, Tournament MVP Kit Sabo scored with ihe girls," coach Jim Kimble of the the game-winning goal with 30 sec Spartans said of the Class A champi-* onds remaining in regulation to give ons, "We've never been in position to the Kings the win. /. defend a state title. We've always fall en short, so there's that hunger to keep : , The Kings, who finished 5-0 in tour you going. nament play^ were led offensively by "We had a phenomenal year last Charlie Shipley, who had a team-high year> The question is going to be, 'Do seven goals, including a hat trick in the kids want to repeat and advance on the opening game. Matt Vincini added that season?"* sixgoate. Stevenson played in the shadow of Goalfender Jordan Boyajian posted its more celebrated Plymouth neigh tw'o shutouts and a goals-against bors in the Western Lakes Activities average of 1.8. Association last season. Other members of the Kings, Until the regular season was over coached by John Louwers, include and the tournaments commenced. Evan Boyajian, Matt Marsh, Micheal "Last year we felt we were as good as Warren, Joe Bermundez, Evan Beck, we were," Kimble said, "but it wasn't Brian'Louwers, Christopher Zylik, until the middle of the season, the Matt Antrobius, Darren Getchen, playoffs, that other people noticed." Mike Carpenter and Brad Goralski. No such luck this season. Assistant coaches include Vic Vinci Ever seen that Gary Larson (Far ni and Chris Marsh. Sherrie Goralski Side) cartoon where the two cows are is the team manager. The team is standing next to one another? One has sponsored by Shamrock Garage Doors a big bulls-eye on its side. The other and Bidgare Construction. says, "Bummer of a birthmark, Hal." • The Livonia Hockey Association That's sort of what the Spartans will BantanvHawks, sponsored by Imperi go through this season. They've got the al Pkza of Livonia, recently captured bulls-eye on their back. the prestigious Shamrock Youth "In '98, everybody knows we're as Hockey Tournament's Bantam B Divi good as we are, so everybody's geared sion at the Lakeland Ice Arena in up to play us," said Kimble, whose Waterford. team was 21-0-2 and allowed just one It was the second tournament wih goal all season. "There's only one way ' i«Ltfe§Jt|wfe8» wHo^o captured the.,. to go .when you're on top. The question' Little Caesars T&ajfiksgiving Tourna is, *Dp we waht to stay there?* ment last November.' "That's the question I'm going to pose Members of the Hawks include: to them every day at practice. If the Cyril Jean, Tim. Weiser, Brandon desire is there to repeat, yeh, we can do Paquette, Gary Zielke, Alex Lassers, it." Tony Maceri, John Jaskot, Travis Stevenson had three quality seniors Terry, Mark Demmer, Nick Niemiec, doing the leading last year — first- Marked woman: Livonia Stevenson's Allison Campbell (right) scored 34 goals and added 13 ass, ts Josh Koltowicz, Mike LaCroix, Mike team All-Area midfielder Anne Fedri- last year as the. Spartans won the state Class A championship with a 21-0-2 record. Kubert, Shiela Gillies, Dave Waligora go, second-team All-Area defender and goalfender Scott Gillies, Melissa Jacobs arid state championship The Hawks are coached by Mike hero Nicole Tobin (who set numerous record. She is 47-7-4 during her career reached the regional championship sion team in the WLAA, Livonia E>an-; LaCroix; Joe Niemiec, Cyril Jean and scoring records this year at Siena with 44 shutouts and a career goals- before being thumped by the Spartans, lin (0-12-2) hopes to avoid anothe£$rhv George Weiser. The team manager is Heights College). against average of .446. 6-0. less season. j" \ Tom Waligora.. This year the Spartans come back at Also returning are second-team picks Churchill lost All-Area first-teamers But things are looking up for coach' you with 10 quality seniors. Stacey. Nastase, a senior defender, and Lizz Szkrybalo and Andrea Will, but Jerry Poniatowski at Westland tjohri .Three All-Observer first-team selec Sarah Wittrock, a junior midfielder. return seven starters. Glenn, who will field a nice young Jfe'an^ - Carter to be honored tions return led by Tennessee-bound And if that isn't enough, Stevenson "Stevenson is the team to beat again, that's just starting to come inttjTifs Allison Campbell, who had 34 goals also has an outstanding freshman on a team you shoot for," Campau said. own. \ « Wayne Memorial varsity football and 13 assists. Campbell, with 68 the horizon — remember the name "We play them early this year (Friday, The Rockets (7-9-1) have the mlsfor* coach Floyd Carter will be among the career goals, is a three-year starter. Lindsay Gusick. April 4 at Stevenson) and it's going to tune, however, of being placed in the" 31 honorees at the annual Michigan Another top-flight returnee is sopho "We'll throw the ball out there and give us a good indication early where same division of the WLAA as powerf High School Football Coaches Associ see what happens," Kimble said. we're at and where we have to go. houses Livonia Stevenson and j*ly* ation Hall of Fame banquet Saturday, more defender Andrea Sied, who anchored a Stevenson defense which If any team will challenge, it will be "The girls are hungry and feel they mouth Salem, whose programs year in April 4j at C.risler Arena in Ann Livonia Churchill (13-4-4), under sec have something to prove after last and year out are among the best in the! Arbor. V gave up just one goal. Senior goalkeeper Jenny Baker post ond-year coach Chad Campau. year's regional." state. • •:; Guest speaker at the banquet of. ed 20 shutouts en route to a 19-0-2 The Chargers won their district and Meanwhile, another Western Divi University of Michigan defensive Please see SOCCER PREVIEW, C2 coordinator Jim Hermann. Pinier will be served at 6:30 p.m. will the program tofollo w at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Checks should be made out to Hail in of Fame Banquet: Ivan Muhlenkamp, Ticket Chairrnati, Hall of Fame Ban BY SCOTT DANIEL about 30 feet directly in front of the character guys come to the forefront quet, 2627 Willa forive, St. Joseph, STAFF WRrreii • OHL PLAYOFFS net. Babenko and Steve Wasylko when you. need them." « Mi. 49085. assisted on the power«play goal, Fedo- After 14 games in 24 days, DeBoer The Plymouth Whalers proved tov's second goal of the playoffs. said the time off between playoff .March Madness isn't limited to the Robert's playing like he has to for us Plymouth continued to apply pres series would really help his club. Fox broadcasts hoops fhardwood Sunday at Compuware to be successful." "We're tired," he said. "We need this Arena. ' sure. Harold Druken got a good back The 73rd annual Michigan High While the Whalers did manage 10 hand shot off moments after Fedptov's..; break. Not starting until Friday will School Athletic Association Boys Bas . Looking to close out their first shots on net in the first period, the tally, but Hewitt was quick enough to be great for us." round Ontario Hockey League playoff coach said his team wasn't sharp in ketball Tournament will carry three : kick it away. The Whalers will have a different games live atid one tope-delayedfro m series with Sarnia, the Whalers' the first period. frame of mind, DeBoer added, going Randy Fitzgerald scored 30 seconds It wasn't until the third period that the Breslin Center in East Lansing on "It was a matter of being a little the 1-1 tie was broken. Both squads into their second series. Fox Sports Detroit. Into overtime to give his team a 3-2 flat," DeBoer admitted. "We had an Victory. Yuri Babenko and Julian played it conservatively, but Ply "We gained some confidence," he Live action starts at 10 a.m. with emotional win in Sarnia last night. It mouth appeared to take things in said. "We were mentally fragile com 'Smith assisted on the left winger's was the first time we had won there the Class D final with Fred McLeod ^first goal of the playoffs, which came hand with about 11 minutes gone by ing into the playoffs. Now, I think doing the play-by-play and Tim in two years. I think there was bound when Troy Smith scored unassisted we're on a good high." £?6ri/a scramble in front of the Sting's to be an emotional letdown." • WHALERS 7 SARNIA 2: The two McCormick handling the color. net. on a soft shot from the right point. McLeod and Greg Kelser will team up H Plymouth showed more energy from The visitors fought back to re-tie it teams met Saturday night In Sarnta with 4 i I give the credit to those three the opening face off in the second the Whalers picking up where they left for the Class A final beginning at 4 jgttya," coach Peter DeBoer said. "It less than two minutes later. Jefr p.m. period. The Whalers applied solid Heerema beat Esche on a high shot to off Thursday (a 7-1 Whaler victory), Was a great goal." claiming an easy win — their first In that Matt Shepard and Kelser will do pressure on Sarnia's net the first 1:30 the stick side, a shot that Esche :;>; The Whalers took the best-of-seven of the period, but were unable to rink since the start of the 1996-97 sea the Class B final, beginning at 7:30 \ stfriesi four games to one, Plymouth appeared to be screened on. That vir son. p.m. score. tually ended all scoring chances. Both will likely face London (Orit.) or It was the Sting who broke through Plymouth took a 31 lead after one The Class C game, tape-delayed, teams appeared content to play for period on goals by Eric Gooldy. Wasylko Belleville (Ont.) Friday on the road in first. start* at 12:30 a.m. . the second round. overtime. and Paul Mara, then Increased their lead Greg Willers drilled n low, hard But it didn't takelong to settle the to 5-1 with two second period (oats by Also working Fox Sports Detroit . ^Whoever we play," DeBoer said, .nhot from the left point after a face off coverage will be host/report John "it'll be a heck of a tough aeries." matter in OT. The puck squirted into Druken. deep in Plymouth's /one. Jon Sim and Wasylko netted his second of the Keating, along with Marshall Sunday's game with Sarnia wasn't Sarnia's zone from the opening face Darryl Knight assisted on the goal, off. Thirty seconds later, Fitzgerald game and Andrew Taylor added aoothei Thomas, head basketball coach at a pknk, either. The Sting clearly had which came nt the 15:25 mark. In the third. Saginaw High School. * the jump in the first period. Whalers' became the hero with his clutch goal. The Whalers continued to play a Which didn't come as a huge sur DeBoer said his team capitalized on goalie Robert Esche turned away 13 strong period despite the tally. Final numerous power play opportunities. To iubmit items for the Observer Sarnia shot* to keep the game score- prise to DeBoer. "Randy Fitagerald Avoiding unnecessary penal tie* wat • ly, with just more than 10 minutes has been great all playoffs," the coach Sport $ Scene, write to Brad Emons, leii heading into the first interims- gone, Sergei Fedotov put Plymouth on key factor, he added. 38861 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. '•ion. • • • commented. "We call him the Claude "We stayed really disciplined thrown the scoreboard, rifling a shot past Lemeuix of the OHL because ho goU 46150; or tend via fax to (734) 691- "He kept ue in the game," DeBoer put the series,* the Whalers' coach wm, stingy Sting goalie Greg Hewitt from under everybody's skin. But those "It won us a couple of games." 1%79. i laid, "He.madei apm© big aaves. iV •••i/y ,^^^ii^i^i^i.^jiuiiii^iiii^ii^i^^iii^iiii^ii^ "i.-•»,-•• *m—mmmmm*mmmm.mmmmm+mm. —-- -u_ ************** •wtfMaMMM|MH 1» »JHi**n*+4r*i*, |, i j> »i»liiHi|.' ^ in« • i >• i HI ....>t«i»«« . 4***-tmiitn * u\0i\n HI ••«•»•«. ••V»*|^-^ •—>-><• nw« >« i ••* «i k "na." n.i % i ,.-,. »^— mj* fc^y 'r*v*+ **i*mmk '••' '(;'•••••••;•:•;•;.'• '.'•.•"*. C2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26t 1998 •vf : -•'••-,•<• :'.-'AV^M. fzK' Ifi'i:UIiHE2Ii3iEI3H^^a^2 r-rVf^¥** ... ii-1, a/i going to be pretty strong this year. ;••-. UVOMA STEVENSON 'The' middle of the field Is where we're Jim Kimble, fourth season, going to be tested the most. I think.* i affiliation: Western Lakes (lakes * UVONIA LAOYWOOD Drvfljon). , ' Head Coach: Jeff Shuk, first season. 4ilt yMr'a ov«taN r*c«rd: 21-Q-2- Laagua affiliation: Catholic League (Central TM(«» wen lait ye«i: State Class A Division). ehatops, regional and district champs, w«t< • •'•': Last year's overall racord: 2-9-3. errj'tahes champion's. ' . Schaduiad season opener: 4 p.m. Friday, tjaMduM M*««n opanar: 7 p.m. Monday, March 27, at Woodhaven. Marjjilao. at Walled Lake Western. . Notable losses to graduation: Michelle . *»UM* lo*m to graduation: NicolaTobtn, R.oy.'.Ntkkl pampreen. -,, forward (first-team Ail-Area); Anhe Fedrigo," Leading returnees: Meryl Denton, senior midfielder (first-team All-Area); Melissa defender; Annie Obrecht, senior defender; Jacobs, defender (second-team AlVArea). Jenny Lachapelle, senior forward; Melanle CtwHng return**: Allison Campbell, senior York, senior defender; Megan Reardon, senior forward {first-team All-Areai; Leah McCrath; , JlmKlmWe . Andrea Sled Jenny Barker midfielder; Kristena Stachura, senior mldfleld-. senior midfielder; Stacey Nastase, senior Stevenson coach Stevenson defender Stevenson goalkeeper er; Trad Stewart, senior defender; Jenny defender (second-team All-Area); Aridi Sled, ! Wy chow ski, senior goalkeeper; Emily Bauer, 'fdffrMJmore defender (first-team AIMres); 1 Promising newcomer: Jessica Sanchez, Campau * '»fl outlook: 'We'll be stronger junior, forward; Tina Lopez, sophomore forward- Sarah Wittfock, junior forward (second-team • defensively than last year. We didn't give up a sophomore fullback. midfielder; Andrea Schlmmel, sophomore mid Afltyea); Brlarma Roy, }unl.pr midfielder; ' , lot of goals last year with the exception of the Ponlatowskl's '96 outlook: 'With the fielder. Mefjsia Backus, seniormidfleMer, Stevenson game (a frOregionalflrv^ l loss). exception of losing the best sweeper and the Promising newcomers: Stephanie Stachura, Promising nawcomerS: Lindsay Guslck, best left wing oh our team from last year, .' "And offensively; I think We'll be even freshman midfielder. freshman forward; Megan Urbats,; sophomore we've got a lot of people back. " stronger. It's going to hurt losing Szkrybalo Shuk's '98 outlook: 'We've got our goals : fdrwarci.', y- -»' "Our people are pretty healthy. We're ready ar>d Will, but we have some good young play this season, but we'll keep them quiet. They . ; k%ba]l'a''9d otittopk: 'I think Livonia to play some decent soccer. We should play ers "who will fill in nicely." have the ability to play as a team. We've Stevenson's success will come down to attt- well all the way through. UVONIA FRANKUN totally overhauled the program. tuo^, the desire to repeat as 6tate champs "Our captains (senior) Katrina Zocharczyk, Head Coach; Mary Kay Hussey, second 'Because of the weather really haven't had and, obviously, health. . (Junior) Krohn and (sophomore) Kurzynski will seasda •'••'• * any time outside. We've been in the gym all /'• ,"• 'if we can get the same senior leadership lead our team. Uague afflHatlon: WLAA (Western Divi but three days. Friday's game will be a good from the 10 seniors that we have as we did "But it's not only them. We have a lot of sion); ..'..."•• measuring stick. I'm not worried about speed, from the three who graduated, It will be a people who follow directions and will step up, - Last year's overall record: 0-12-2. our system doesn't can for a lot of speed. go«Jyear. : .;..-.• -,'; v*-'.\ .-.•:'••, -We're going to try to be a little stronger ." Scheduled season opener: 4 p.m. Friday, 'In September, we met with the team and ';.'. 'We should be able to contend.for Xf\e on offense than were last year and still main .March 27, at Trenton. . started a long process of putting "this team Western Lakes title arid possibly state hon- tain our defense. NotaMa losaMto graduation: None. together. They're not strangers to me. It's : ; : : 'This is a good group which Is looking to •' ore, .•••'•'. T •'V. - '-, :-':''"'' ..;' .'•',.•;•'-.• -" : Leading returnees: Emily Kracht, senior; been a big change from top to bottom. We .•:--.; 'If we,thInK we can rest.on our laurels,- jel. We're looking forward to the season. "Alexis Bowman, sophomore; Jessica Decker, have nine seniors so It's their last chance to We're In the toughest division in the state." • we'll ^e.sadiy surprised- sophomore; Kristin Dougherty, senior; Angle make a mark. One strength is that we have a WAYNE MEMORIAL • .\ 'We have allthe components. It's just a D'AnnunzIo, Junior, Dawn Vorhes, Junior; Jen lot natural athletes, maybe not great soccer Head Coach: Larry Brenner, fourth season. matter of putting them, together.* nifer Walter, Junior; Karen Black, Junior,- players, but athletes and that should help." League affiliation: Michigan Mega Confer Promising newcomers: Lisa 8alko, fresh LUTHERAN HIGH WESTUND ence (Blue Division). V; MVONrA^HURCHILL man; Deby Cariln, freshman; Jamie Herb, Head coach: Amanda Geldel, first season. Last year's overall record: 6-7-3. ComVance: WLAA |Western Division). freshman; Jessica katinsky, freshman; Melis Laagua affiliation: Metro Conference. Scheduled season opener: 5:30 p.m. • Head Coach: Chad Campau, second sea sa Matthews, freshman; Megan Palmer, fresh Scheduled season opener: 4:30 p.m. Fri STAT? PHOTO BY Jot JAGDftLD Wednesday, April 1, at Dearborn Heights son. • - '.'- ". man. day, April 3, at Dearborn Heights Falrlane Crestwood. Uatyaar'a overall record: 134-4. Franklin '96 outlook: The Patriots, winless Christian. Churchill returnee: Karrie Bewersdorf is one of several .Tfttiaa won last yean Class A district cham Notable losses to graduation: Pam Prpich, last season, list six freshman oh their varsity Last year's overall record: First-ever varsity pions,' •'. •-••'..-'- ' .. ..••. _. defense; Sarah Raupp, midfielder; Missy players coming back from a 13-4-4 district champi roster. They will be searching for first victory season. Scheduled season opener: 7 p!m. Friday, Dymont. goalkeeper. under coach Mary Kay Hussey, Friday at Tren Top goalies: Renee Meyer, junior; Krlssy onship squad. .. M.aVch:27,at home, vs. Rochester. Leading returnees: Andrea McCahill, senior ton. Hussey coached Uvonla Stevenson to the Rose, freshman. , forward; Krlstlna McCahill. sophomore for- Notable losses to gJ-adwrUon: Andrea Will Class A state title in 1990 and posted a Top defenders: Jessica, Anthony, junior wiard; Alsna Tucker, senior forward; Leona (first-team All-Area), Xitz SArybalo (firsUeam record of 80-24-10 in six seasons with the sweeper; Christen Rae, senior stopper; Sara ' Spartans Including two regional, three dis Headland, senior midfielder; Christine Raupp. from page CI All-Area), Lindsay Mu/fey. . Burkee, Junior fullback; Monica Gyorke, Girls soccer sophomore midfielder; Joselyn Nemeth, senior Leading returnees: Kersten Confcirn, junior trict, four Lakes Division and one Western sophomore fullback. defender; April Smith, Junior defender; Jenny forward {second-team An-Area), Andrea Gaiin- lakes crown. Top mkfflaWars: Sarah voight, senior; Ket Clark, sophomore defender; Natalie Garrison, do, senior midfielder; Jamie Scott, senior mid WESTUND JOHN GLENN tle Buczek, sophomore; Anna Rolf, sophomore; Wayne Memorial (6-7-3) fin out a second place." senior keeper. fielder;'StaCey.Supanlch, Junior forward; Head Coach: Jerry Ponlatowski, fourth sea- Sarah Hoffmeler, senior. ished second in the Michigan Meanwhile, Livonia Ladywood Promising newcomers: jenny Youjng. senior • Brooke Clorna, senior midfielder; Tina Fischer, sorv Top forwards: Mary Ebendlck, freshman; Mega Conference's Blue Division (2-9-3) is under new manage forward; Tina Bradley, sophomore midfielder; senior forward; Krlsten Esparza, senior mW- Laagua affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Mary Klosterman, senior. at 5-3-2 and coach Larry Bren ment with coach Jeff Shuk, who Amanda Bledsoe, sophomore defender; Lori ' fielder; Terri OwensV senior midfielder; Karen Last year's ovaref! racord: 7-9-1. Oetdel's '98 outlook: 'Most of the girls ner has hopes the team can has led the Redford Union boys Giordano, sophomore defender. Kramer, sophomore defender; Susah-HI!!, Schaduiad season ocanan 4. p.m. Wednes have not played soccer with the exception of improve on that. program. Brenner's '98 outlook: "We were pretty , senior defender; Karrle Bewersddrf, senior for- day, March 25, at Farmlngtoh Harrison. Volghf and Buczek, both whom have a lot o. "Depending on what everybody And there's a new kid on the much a close-knit group fast year. • ward; iUsa.Fabirklewlcz, seizor defender; Kris- Notable losses to graduation: Lesa experience. block — Lutheran High West-- 'Our varsity and junior varsity worked well else is doing, we have a chance '. teh ijesttrynski. sophomore midfielder; Kerrle Mahoney, sweeper; Nicole Ferrer, left wing. 'It's been fun coaching. They wanted a land — which begins its first-- together — pretty much because they don't to finish first or second," he said. LaRprte, Junior goalkeeper; Jenine Lew son, Leading returnees: Kristen Krohn junior team at Lutheran Westland for years. They're ever varsity girls' season under have a choice, because I'm the coach Of both "Last year we finished second. senior defender, Nicole OeDominlcIs, senior midfielder; Katie Krause, junior forward; Katie excited and eager to learn. They've been coach Amanda Geidel. teams. "We had a lot of injuries and defender- Hover, junior fullback; Valerie Kurzynski, dyrtamite to work with. Brad Emons also contributed PromUlng newcomers: Luc a Steca, sopho "We're In the Mega Blue Conference and I things in the last half of the sea sophomore forward; JessicB Blanchard, sopho "Defensively we should be strong. We have to this report, more midfielder; Natalie Pickelhaupt, junior more fullback; Noelle Swartz, sophomore mid expect us to put on a good show this year. son and we still managed to eke some good athletes." midfielder; Jennifer Gibson, junior goalkeeper. fielder. 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And the Livo last year, McNeilance, headed "I have not had a girl jump at nia Stevenson for Hillsdale, is also a threat in a bar yet, but lots show interest girls track coach the 3,200 (11:58.4). and some are potentially capa-. must feel like a Travis and McNeilance also ble," Holmberg said. "It's here and we're just have to deal with corporate CEO. DanMI«W«uJng form a potent 3,200 relay team Holmberg had Franklin standout which led area last year with a it." his hands full, time of 9:29.4. The other two Westland John Glenn managing a squad of 115, his returning members include biggest turnout ever. Coach John Kitchen, can also sophomore Andrea Parker put some outstanding talent on But the veteran coach also has (2:26.5 in the 800 last year) and reason for optimism with six the track despite losing distance senior Danielle Harris (5:58.4 in runner Marjorie Brooks (to West state qualifiers returning from the 1,600). last year's team, which finished Point) and Jamie Arble in the This foursome set a school 100 hurdles (16.7) to graduation. third in the Class A regional and record, won the WLAA, took sec runner-up in the Western Lakes Two first-team All-Observer ond in the regional and fourth in picks return — junior Nicolette STAJT PHOTO if JM J AGDmi) Activities Association meet. Class A. "With what we have returning, Jarrett, the top long jumper and Sparkling foursome: Stevenson's 3,200-meter relay team of (from left) Kelly Travis, Stevenson also returns two 200 runner in the area; and it's one of more solid teams we've outstanding hurdlers in junior Kelly McNeilance, Danielle Harris and Andrea Parker remains intact after posting had," Holmberg said. "But I sophomore high jumper LaToya Christie Tzilos and Cassie Chandler. an Observerland best of 9:29.4. They finished fourth in Class A. think there are others in our Ehlendt, both state qualifiers. league that can say the same Jarrett went 18-¾ in the long Tzilos went 46.1 in the 300 jump and 25.8 in the 200. She in the middle distance; senior last season. tant, Rich Lamb takes over the thing like (Westland) John hurdles and 16.5 in the 100 hur Kristen Stone in the shot put Senior co-captains Kristen reins as Patriot coach from Rick Glenn, (Plymouth) Canton, was also WLAA champ and dles, while Ehlendt, who has regional runner-up in the 200. and discus; and senior Latoya Hetra (800), Karie Milam Lee. Salem and (Farmington Hills) been hampered this spring by a Lum in the 400 and long jump. (sprints) and Jenny Duncan Lamb, a native of Holton and a Harrison. Chandler, meanwhile, cleared bad back, went .16.1 in the 100 5-6 in the high jump and ran "Our work ethic seems to be (3,200 and long jump) give graduate of Central Michigan "It's going to be tough go- hurdles and 49.7 in the 300 hur better this year," said Kitchen, Churchill experience along with University, is a math instructor around this year in the WLAA." 26.8 in the 200. dles. Other top returnees include whose team was fifth last year in sophomores Renee Kashawlic at the school. He coached the dis Holmberg, who guided Steven Another top-notch hurdler is the WLAA. "We have a lot of (distance and pole vault) and tance runners last spring. son to a third-place finish in last senior Deana McCargo, who junior Katie Sherron (49.9 in the went 15-10'/» in the long jump potential. We'll use a lot of these Beth Kwapis (sprints). The 30-member Franklin year's state Division I cross 300 hurdles). girls in two or three events. Others who hope to make an squad' is led by one of the most country meet, returns two first- and ran 26.8 in the 200; junior Other top returnees include high jumper Adriane Ellis (5-2), "Barring injuries, Jarrett will impact include junior hurdlers versatile athletes in the area — team All-Observer distance run junior Emily Yambasky, who do two or three, evets. It looks Gwen Ostrosky and Jessica senior Danielle Wensing. ners and the entire first-team who will also compete in the shot threw 107 feet, 7 inches in the put and discus; senior Kania good thus far. We have a good Cichon; senior shot put and dis The first-team at-large All- All-Area 3,200-meter relay quar discus; senior Jordyn Godfroid, group of girls who are willing to cus thrower Shauna Jones; Observer choice has thrown 35- tet. Adams in the 100 (12.7) and 200; who cleared 5-0 in the high and senior Nicole Herring, who work. freshman thrower Jenni Hefner; 9\ in the shot put and run 26.8 Kelly Travis, who posted jump; senior Jackie Fsadni, 12.9 went 16.1 in the 100 hurdles and "We're looking for the middle freshman hurdler Julie Paulson in the 200. Observerland bests in the 1,600 in the 100; and the versatile 49.6 in the 300 hurdles. distance and distance to help us and freshman sprinter Mandy Other returnees include (5:11.6) and 3,200 (11:24.7) last Nicole Dettloff in the 400 (1:02.9) Glenn's first-team All-Observ out and some balance in the field Hein. seniors Amy Widrosky (sprints) season, appears healthy and fit and long jump. events." Junior Michelle Dunaway adds and *Laura Dege (distance); entering her senior year. er 800 relay quartet of Jarrett, Godfroid, a member of Steven Chandler, Adams and Herring depth to an already strong 3,200 juniors Jennifer Furlong (dis Travis, who is considering son's state champion 200-yard (1:46.) also remains intact. They Livonia Churchill relay team. tance), Dana Schoepke (hurdles), track offers from Western Michi freestyle relay swim team, is were WLAA champions and Charger coach Kelly Graham, "We're shot in the sprints and Shilot Wint (sprints and long gan and UNC-Charlotte, has cut being nursed along slowly due to undefeated in dual meets. now in her 11th season, will it's too early to tell what kind of jump); sophomores Jamie Burns back on her off-season indoor a hip injury. But a sophomore, build her team around a strong team we'll have, but we have lots (sprints and pole vault), Lyndsay training after being hobbled by a Kitchen will also be counting Angela Alfonsi, hopes to pick up on the Fradette twins, seniors distance group, which includes of numbers (75)," Graham said. Sopko (high jump and sprints) leg injury early in her cross the slack. junior Ashley Fillion in.the 1,600 "We'll rely on our distance crew and Lisa Widrosky (sprints and, country season. Kelly and Colleen, in the dis Other veterans include junior tance events along with fresh (5:32.4) and 3,200 (11:51.0). like last year to score points." long jump). Senior Kelly McNeilance, the distance runner Kim She also expects the 3,200 Promising newcomers include men Nicole Blan and Sharron Livonia Franklin All-Area choice in the 1,600 McNeilance, senior middle dis Ryan; seniors Mary Gillispie, relay (10:06.8) to be strong after (5:14.1), has already clocked a tance runner Kelly Moryc and just missing the school record After one season as an assis Erika Wilson and Krista Kordie Please see CURLS TRACK, C4V. ..jfljjIPWjjfP !'f "•[!'*• r*w ',vi" tesss ftF Pf MMi JCA.Bank DON'T K SUNDAY APRIL 5 • 6 PM AT THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS ^} MISS THE •*•: WIN MAttK K)HN$ON AND DICK VITAL! KM THIS GRIAT CHAAITY HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR GAME, SEASON ( East All-Stars > Htt HSMUGWM HIGH SCHOOL Ronald Blackshear G 6'04" Camilla* GA Mitchell-Baker KeyonDooling PG b'03* Ft. 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WWJ-9SO ,k IK* 9ttC9il4fftt|)Ttt9 . -U^a A^L-^^ U^' (248) 377-0100 OASLlMl': vvvuvM^ms itwou %«uWvV |> »1 »1 «'i>i 1 ftfeaaaafr •.. Mm^m^mto** **m •wi M'JVMW)M The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 track frompage C3 distance runner Diana Potter, a Hayden will also double in man, who ran 6:14.2 in the junior transfer from Redford the high jump, while Watson 1,600 and 11:39.5 in the 3,200, Union; junior Dawn Balkoj shot will compete in the 20O. has departed along with sprint put and discus; freshman Other top returnees for the ers Laura (12.9 in the 100) and Tabitha Cubr, sprints and mid Blazers this season include Amy Clark, and discus thrower dle distance; and freshman Rita seniors Ann Figurski (middle Rachael Siggens (107-7). Malec, sprints and hurdles. distance), Jessica Hayden (dis Junior Hana Hughes, who "We have such a small team tance and middle distance) and went 46.8 in the 300.httfdie8 so we have to be versatile," Kelly .O'Brien (long jump and last year, is on a student Lamb said. ^You'll see them in sprint relays); along with exchange trip to Australia, both the field events and run juniors Katie McGraw That leaves junior Rebekkah ning events" (100/200), Suzanne Peplinski Hofrmeier to carry the torch for Lamb is ably assisted by (300 hurdles/400) and Page the 28-member team. Chris Whalen, who works with Ahrens(400>. Hoffmeier cleared 4-11 in the the throwers, and Cindy Fore Last year Ladywood w6r> the high jump and will compete in a man, who coaches the distance Central Division dual meet title number of other events includ runners. and was runner-up to Farming- ing the pole vault and sprint "There's a lot more responsi ton Hills Mercy in the Catholic relays. bility being the head coach, it's League A-B Division meet. Other returnees include different for sure," Lamb said. "We're untested at this point," senior Cheryl Pplkinghorne, "Last year I had just one' area Sorenson said, ^TJut I was very who finished third in the 800 at — distance." pleased with our performance last year's regional;'sophomore i and effort at the Wolverine Jessicia Montgomery, a member Invitational last weekend. of last year's third-place 3,200 Livonia Ladywood We're ahead of where I expect regional relay; junior Anna ed." : \ • •. Schwecke, shot put and discus; Second-year head coach Rod sophomore Anna Rolf, a state Sorenson welcomed back 27 Iet- Lutheran Westland qualifier in the long jump who terwinners, including 14 will also do sprints and hurdles seniors. Assistant Dave Brown takes and play soccer. His 65-member squad is led over this spring for John Ger- STATF PBOTO BY BHTAN HlKVOL by junior Erin Hayden, who lach to lead the Lady Warriors, Note: Coaches from Wayne went 15-4¼ in the long jump, who were gutted by graduation Memorial and Livonia Rocket fuel: Westland John Glenn's 800-meter quartet of (froml left) Nicole Her and sophomore Brianna Wat- losses. Clarehceville were unable to be ring, LaTbyd Chandler, Nicolette Jarrett and Kania Adams ran 1:46.0 at the state sou, who ran a 12.7 in the 100. Distance standout Jodi Wer- contacted at press time. meet. : INDOOR WEATHER WEEK AHEAD BEST BOYS SWIM TIMES QIRLS SOFTBALL 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY DIVING Tim Buchanan (Salem) 5:03.41 TRUMENT Thursday, March 26 (state cut: 1:43.19) John Lowry (Farmlngton) 269.85 Brent Mellis (Salem) 5:03.43 Joe Leoovic (N. Farmlngton) 255.45 Ryan Meeklns (Detroit CC) 5:04.87 With a new Carri.fr Indoor Weather Maker, you'll save Loth. Westland at Aquinas, 4:30 p.m. Uvonla Stevenson 1:37.99 up if 60% on your cooling costs this summer. It's the Plymouth Salem 1:39.79 Chris Totten (Garden City) 250.55 Matt Baran (Redford CC) 5:05.58 GIRLS SOCCER most energy-efficient air conditioning you can buy. Detroit Catholic Central 1:40.36. Jeff Phillips (John Glenn) 242.95 200 FREESTYLE RELAY Friday, March 27 BM North Farmlngton 1:41.31 J.T. Svoke (Harrison) 242.30 (state cut: 1:3199) •KKHSJ Ladywood at Woodhaven. 4 p.m. Plymouth Canton 1:42^39 MikeBelvitch (Salem) 231.90 Plymouth Salem 1:26.94 HIATIMO^OOOUNQ Chris Cameron (Salem) 223.00 a«ioe«cmr4274n2«CAJfTg«™f.i-»«-9«-TO«» W. Bloomfield at Mercy, 4 p.m. 200 FREESTYLE Livonia Stevenson 1:29.14 Dave Sutton (Redford Union) 205.15 Plymouth Canton 1:30.82 I mud timi »fifr, SfT&rkrf*6uik S>p*)n>ci fm/n hkmlftrt mttth z FranMin at Trenton. 4 p.m. (state cut: 1:49.39) • lii*itifrft**)t*mi»lhtC*mrrtiihr*cr*tt.Art*i>AliRitn.8S% 5 Keith Falk (Stevenson) i:44.27 Greg Braziunas (Redford CC) 205.05 North Farmlngton 1:31.31 Rochester at Churchill, 7 p.m. Nick Corden (Salem) 1:44.33 Chris McFariand (John Gfenn) 193.55 Farmlngton Harrison 1:33.16 Saturday, March 28 Ryan Meeklns (Redford CC) 1:45.85 lOOBUTTERFlY 100 BACKSTROKE Farmlngton at W. Bloom., 12:30 p.m. Justin Barringer (Harrison) 1:46.02 (state cut: 55.69) (state cut: 56.69) BOYSTRACK Pete Boiler (Farmlngton) 1:46.87 Steve Oomln (Stevenson) 51.47 Dan Gabriel (N. Farrnington) 51.75 Thur»4ay, March 26 Steve Domln (Stevenson) 1:48.51 Mark Sgriccla (Stevenson) 52.39 Nick Sosnowskl (Redford CC) 53.74 Tim Buchanan (Salem) 1:49.11 Tim Buchanan (Salem) 53.41 Joe Bublitz {Stevenson) 55.22 John Glenn at A A. Huron, T8A. Jason Musson (Canton) 1:49.26 James McPartlin (John Glenn) 54.49 Jim Gabriel (N. Farmlngton) 55.83 Saturday, March 28 Matt Baran (RedfordCC) 1:49,54 Matt Baran (Redford CC) 54.87 Devin Hopper (Farmlngton) 55.96 Huron Relays « EMU, TBA. Jim Gabriel (N. Farmlngton) 1:50.74 Keith Falk (Stevenson) 55.36 Aaron Reeder (Canton) 56.15 GIRLS TRACK 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Nick Sosnowski (Redford CC) 55.66 Mark Sgriccla (Stevenson) 56.16 Paul Pere* (Salem) 56.34 Thursday, March 28 (state cut: 2:04.19) Nick Corden (Salem) 56.17 Nick Sosnowskl (Redford CC) 1:58.08 Mike Dempsey (Canton) 56.79 Brent Mellis (Salem) 56.77 John Glenn at A.A. Huron, 3:30 p.m. BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING Keith Falk (Stevenson) 2:00.73 Steve Schwedt (Harrison) 57.31 Josh Duffy (Harrison) 58.03 Saturday, March 28 • Licensed Joe Bublitz (Stevenson) 2:00.96 100 FREESTYLE 100 BREASTSTROKE Huron Relays at EMU, 11 a.m. Master Plumber Brent Mellis (Salem) 2:00.96 ' (state cut: 49.49) (state cut: 1:03.19) BOYS LACROSSE Tim 8uchanan (Salem) 2:01.41 Steve Domin (Stevenson) 47.20 Matt Walker (Harrison) 1:00.01 • Ceramic Tite James McPartlin (John Glenn) 2:04.90 Nick Corden (Salem) 47.34 Installed. 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Call through May 31 south of M-72 door Education Center; The (734) 676-2863 for more informa 349-8390. For programs at Bald the park at (248) 625-7280 for plants and animals and their ; and April l»May 31 north of M- school is open to youths age tion. .72/.-,/ •'• Mountain call (810) 693-6767, specific times, habitats during this program, seven to 15 accompanied by av For programs at Proud Lake and TRAVEUWTTHANATWlALJfT which begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, parent or adult guardian. Admis STURGEON Highland call (810) 685-2433. Take a slide-illustrated trip to March 28, at U-M Dearborn. sion is $5 and includes pizza, Sturgeon season ends April 30 For programs at Island Lake call the Pacific Northwest with; Call (313) 593-5338 for more BANQUETS on the Great Lakes and connect (810)229-7067. information; donuts, pop and hot;chocolate. nature photographer Doug Locke Call Dale Ross (734) 420-2233 or BrOQAME HUNTERS ing waters. BIRWHQ AT HAVEN HILL during this program, which LAM) NAVIGATION Tony Yuhas (248) 47&7461 to j The Michigan Big Game TURKEY Take a stroll through the natu begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, :J The School of Outdoor Leader register and for more informal ': Hunter's Association will hold its The spring turkey season runs ral areas of Highland Lake •;•".;. March 27, at Stony Creek. ship* Adventure and Recreation tion. ".•'•'••'.';•'"'"'• •'"' ''-••"• \ 10th annual fund raiser and April 20-May 31 by special per Recreation Area during this pro (SOLAR) presents a class on banquet on Sunday, April 26, at mit jjn designated areas only. gram, which begins at 9 a.m. UVINSONTWEDSC land navigation on Saturday, the Laurel Manor Banquet Cen Saturday, April 4. Learn about natural communi- : ter in Livonia. The event TROUT ties that exist where one habitat; March 28, at the Waterloo Recre FROOS AND TOADS ation Area. Call Linda Burke at CLUBS includes dinner, awards, raffles, Trout season opens April 25. meets another during this pro- :;;-.. SOLAR | auctions and door prizes and WALLEYE Learn about frogs while taking a gram, which begins at 1:30 p.m. (248) 471-9185 for more informa naturalist-led walk in search of tion. The School for Outdoor Leader-1 much more. Tickets are $40 and Walleye and sauger season Saturday, March 28, at Kensing ; ship, Adventure and Recreation^ doors open at 4 p.m.. Call (313) opens April 25 on inland waters wood and chorus frogs during ton. , •'••'.',: ;;•;, v>•: BACKPACKING this program, which begins at Learn the basics of backpacking a non-profit organization inter 513-7471 for more information. in the Lower Peninsula. SWOttNi BASKS ested in promoting the apprecia 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at during this hands-on course, MUSKIE Proud Lake. 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' - • this year, in the 200 Individual medley Gabriel for four seasons," said North J.T. Svoke, Farmlngton Harrison: A Two boys swim team dominat (best time: 1:58.08). the 100 back coach Pat Duthle. "He is a very dedicat senior, Svoke placed second at the ed Observerland this past sea stroke (53.74) and the 500 free ed and hard-working athlete.. He is very WLAA championships in diving (383.20 son, but every team seemed to (4:49.30). team-oriented. points) and he was 11th at the state have at least one or two out . "Nick has been a pleasure to work 'Dan is the fastest backstroke swim regional diving meet. His six-dive high standing individuals. with," said CC coach Dan Knipper, 'He mer in the 30 years of swimming at score for the season — 242.20 points. First team 200 medley relay (from left): Stevenson's Joe'; \ ;Which is whyi of the 18 swim Is self-motivated and knows what has to North Farmlngton HS." •J.T. is very committed, training for Bublitz, Steve Domin, Keith Falk and Mark Sgriccia. - ; mers selected by coaches in the be done. He trains very hard, Is a great Matt Walker, Farmlngton Harrison: both swimming and diving every day," nine '-individual: events, eight team leader, and.Is our most versatile Walker, a senior, excelled at a couple said Collins, his coach. 'He Is a,great Observer-land schools are repre swimmer/ events for Harrison, his best being the competitor and asset to the team." sented. - ' *•:- Sosnowski Is headed to Oakland Uni 100 breaststroke. He placed second at Tim Buchanan, Plymouth Salem: Stilly it wasn't difficult to fig versity in the fall on a swimming schol the WLAA championships, then turned Examine Buchanan's credentials and ure which teams were best; Ply arship. In his best time at the state finals one discovers there wasn't much In a mouth Salem won its sixth* Stave Domin,.Livonia Stevenson: A (1:00.01), placing 12th. pool he couldn't do. The senior cc-cap- straight Western Lakes Activi senior, Domin was the Spartans best Walker was also sixth in the 50 free tain reached state meet qualifying stan ties Association championship, sprinter and butterflier. He placed sev at the league finals (23.36). 'Malt is . dards in the 50 free (22.36). 100 free with Livonia Stevenson placing enth at the state finals In the 100 fly very committed and focused," said (49.07). 200 free (1:49.11), 100 butter second. •""'•'•'..' ..' (5M7) and at the.WLAA meet he won Collins, Harrison's coach. "He has fly (53.41) and 200 individual medley lAt ;the Class A state finals, the 50 free (21.55) and the 100 fly Improved every year. He is a great team (2:01.41). At state, he helped Salem Stevenson edged Salem, placing (52.65). leader and competitor." score on all three relays. eighth to the Rocks'ninth. • A five-time league champion, Domin Stevenson, 200-yard medley relay: "Tim has had an outstanding career ;11ie relays are another; indica holds the WLAA record In the 50 free Joe Bubl'rtz, a freshman, combined with at Salem," said Olson, his coach. 'From tion of team strength. Steven- his commitment to the team to his hard and school records In the 50 and 100 Felk, Sgrlccja and Domin for a very First team 200 freestyle relay (from left): Salem's Nick son/Salem, or Salem/SteVenson, free and the 100 fly. Domin also carries formidable medley relay for the Spar work at practice to his accomplish placed one-two in all three in the a 3.78 grade point. ^ tans. With Mike Nemer in for Falk at the ments at state meets, all Were admired Corden, Andrew Locke, Tim Buchanan and Dan Kelly. by his teammates and coaches." Observerland best swim times 'Steve has been a real leader this WLAA finals, they still finished first ;.'•'.».'•,•-•', > listiixgs.' .-•, year, In and out of the pool,* said Buck (1:39.93). Pete Boater, Farmlngton: A senior, There's been ler, Stevenson's coach. 'We will miss At state, with Falk filling his role, the Bosler made the most of his opportuni one\change to him next year;": Stevenson team went nearly two sec ties at Farmlngton. He finished fourth at the all-ObserY- Chrla Totten, Garden City: Totten, a onds faster (1:37.99), placing seventh. the WLAA meet In both the 100 er team for this three-year letterwlnner and 8 junior, fin "It was ah excellent swim, and these (49.42) and 200 (1:47;77) free this year ^- an Hon ished fourth at the Class A diving four swims will be hard to duplicate," , season, qualifying for state meet in oraryteam cap-, regional (392.85 points) and 15th at said Buckler, Stevenson's coach. both. tain. That dis- ! 'Pete was one of the most Improved the state meet (257.4). Salem, 200-yard freestyle relay: Dan \m &$. '•.•>• tinction goes to He is a three-time division champion Kelly, Andrew Locke, Tim Buchanan and swimmers over a four-year period of time *fe>Y' *- VY: '• ' :•' ' .. Salem's Mike Corden broke a WLAA record in winning that I've ever had," said Falcons' coach ; v*-»v '\ - '• Kilgore, . in the Mega Conference, holding the MlkeKllgore record for points In both the Blue and this event at the conference finals Ross Bandy. "As a freshman, he swam ^¾ S^riem ewknrner A junior, Kil- White divisions. He also swims on the (1:28.25). At the state finals two weeks 2:05 in the 200 freestyle at the league ',#•:• •-''.' gore;.--' one of Cougars' 200-yard medley and 200-yard later, they did even better, finishing fifth meet, and this year he swam 1:46.76. the team's up- freestyle relays. (1:27.61) In Class A. 'Pete was a captain this year, just a and-coming distance, freestylers Locke is'a Junior; the others are fine student. He plans to attend the First team 400 freestyle relay (from left): Stevenson's -r had his final race of the sea Because there's no diving board at Gairden City, Totten works out at Wyan seniors. Locke scored in the 50 free Naval Academy (and swim). It was Just Mark Sgriccia, Steve Domin, Keith Falk, Jacob Varty. son March 3. The next day, he (22.61) and the 100 breast (1:05.28) a pleasure to have him on the team.' collapsed in his room at home dotte Roosevelt under the direction of SamRandazzo. at the WLAA finals, while Kelly earned Brian Mortens, Plymouth Salem: and died, apparently: of heart points in both the 50 free (23.33) and Mertens represents the future of Salem failure/ 'Chris Is our best all-around athlete, a relentless worker — a lot of times his 100 free (51.93). swimming. A freshman, he qualified for 'Kilgore Bcored in both distance diving coach has had to kick him off the Stevenson, 400-yard freestyle relay: state and finished third in the WLAA in freestyle events at the WLAA board,' said Garden City coach Dale Domin, Jacob Varty, Falk and Sgriccia the 500 free (4:53.87). He clocked championship meet, placing Duquette. 'He's extremely focused and ranked with the state's best. All are 4:51.36 as a best time. He's also a 4.0 ninth in the 500-yard free has steadily increased his grade point seniors except Falk, a junior. The Spar student. (5:17.20) and 11th in the 200 average'(to 3.3)/ tans went from second at the WLAA "Brian became a very important mem fi'e.e' (1:54.89). He was voted Mark Sgriccia, Uvonla Stevenson: A meet (3:17.84) to a fourth overall at the ber of the Plymouth Salem team as a Sjalem'8 most improved swimmer senior, Sgriccia scored at state meet In state finals (3:12.39). . freshman with outstanding perfor fi|ri997-06\ > three events this season, including the Varty, a senior, also scored for the mances at the MISCA meet, the WLAA i His abilities extended beyond 100 butterfly, placing ninth (52.39). At Spartans at the WLAA finals with a sec conference meet, and the state meet," the pool. He had a 3.9 grade- theAVLAA finals, Sgriccia was second to ond in the 100 free (49,18) and a third said Olson, his coach. "But his pure pbint average,' and' he had. Domin in the 100 fly (54.09). in the 50 free (22.39). enjoyment for practices and competing* already been elected Salem's Another Spartan with high academics earned him the respect of all his team Second team 200 medley (from left): Salem's Brent t^ani captain for next season. mates and coaches." to. go with superb! swimming skills, Second Team Mellis, Andrew Locke, Tim Buchanan, Dan Kelly. • "Mike Kjllgore was the type of Sgriccia posted a 3.84 grade point. Ryan Meeklns, Redford ^C: A junior, . Joe Bublta, Uvonla Stevenson: Anoth er in the up-and-comlrig new breed, boy every coach enjoys having as 'Mark's team commitment and hard Meekins was a Catholic League Meet Bublitz, a freshman, qualified for state aj rfiember of the team," said work will be missed," said Buckler. 'He champion In the 100 freestyle* record F meet in both the 100 backstroke (best Salem coach Chuck Olson. -An Is an excellent role model for the bene ing a season best of 48.43 In the event. time: 55.22) and the 200,indlvldual excellent student, a hard worker fits of hard work.'! He also carried a time of 1:45.85 in the medley (2:00.96). He finished fourth In ajk every practice, a tough com Nick Corden, Plymouth Salem: 200 freestyle, which ranked third in the the 200IM at the WLAA meet. petitor at meets and a. teammate Besides relays, Corden — a senior — area. Who knew and respected his • qualified for state meet In four individual He was part of the Shamrocks' 200 "He contributed a great deal as a teammates, and had both their's events, and he scored In two of them: - medley and 400 freestyle relay teams, freshman," said Buckler, his coach. 'To ajod their coaches' respect and the 100 free (47.37)-emi the 200 free both of which took 13th place at the qualify for state as a freshman Is a great admiration." (1:44,50). He placed njnth In both. He state meet. accomplishment. We look forward to. [As for coach of the year, well, also qualified In the 100 backstroke and •Ryan has a tot of potential Inside of three more excellent years with Joe.' . perhaps it's time to consider ' htm," CC coach Danny Knipper said. 'If Ryan Zoumbaris, Weatland John retiring the trophy. And that's the 50free.>: •'.••' ,; A team co-captaln, Corden won the he was to train year round I know he Glenn: At the WLAA meet, Zoumbaris, a nbt a reflection on the job other senior, finished fourth in the 100 breast- N ; same two eyents at the WLAA meet. could surprise a lot of people, Including coaches in bbserverland have himself. He's a real hard worker and stroke In 1:03.51. Two weeks later, he done, it's just that, against such 'Without question, Nick had an unbe Second team 200 freestyle relay (from left): Stevenson's lievable four years at Salem," said team leader and we'ree looking for a trimmed that to his career best while difficult competition, Salem's great senior year/ ..•'••'.. finishing 17th at state, clocking Keith Falk, Steve Domin, Brad Buckler, Jacob Varty. Chuck Olson always gets the job '• Rocks' coach Chuck Olson. "Beginning as a freshmen with limited skills and Brent Mollis, Plymouth Salem: A 1:01.97. His state meet time is a Glenn done.'. •/'.•..„'•• experience.to become one of the best senior and taamcp-captain,. Mellis school record, •; The Rocks won their sixth- swimmers ever at Salem ... Nick win helped take the Rocks to the WLAA •Ryan did an outstanding Job this stfaight WLAA championship ning all four* of his events at the WLAA championship ell four of his years at year," said his coach, Jim Daniel. "He this season and ranked among conference meet says It all.". .tSaiem. He qualified for the state meet finished at the state meet with the best the state's best teams. Can any- Jwtin Barringer, Fannhfton Harrison: 'this season In the 200 Individual med time of his career/ 'one else measure up.to those A senior co-captain, Barringer - Harri ley; after placing fiftlvln the WLAA, he Salem, 200-yard medley relay. Mellis, standards? son's most valuable performer as a turned In his best time at the.state Andrew Locke, Buchanan and Dan Kelly finals (2:00;96j. '; - . turned In an outstanding performance at First team Junior - qualfied for state meet In the. 200 and 500 free. At the WLAA champi : "When Brent M ell Is began his career state, finishing 11th in 1:39.79. It Was , Keith Falk, Livonia Stavenion: A onships, Barringer placed third in the four years ago at Sajem, one thing was nearly three seconds faster than the junior, Folk was the WLAA champion in 200 (1:46.93) and second In the 500 clear," said Olson, his coach, "Bring Rocks' 200 mediey relay had clocked in 500 free **1 placed second In the 200 (4:51.46). your best to practice and to the meets, placing fifth at the WLAA meet. free. His best performances came just •Justin Is a great trainer - he has because if you don't Brent will fet you Locke, a Jurtjor, and Kelly, a senior, when they should: at season's end. He Improved so much In the last two know about it. The four conference both proved to be Integral parts of placed eighth at the state meet in the years," said Harrison coach Lisa Collins. championships were due to the desire ; Salem's team, both In relays and individ Second team 400 free relay (from left): Salem's Nick 500 (4:42.48) and 12th in the 200 'He has a great attitude and is one of and hard work of captain Brent Mellis/ ual events. "Andrew has Improved'every Corden, Andrew Locke, Tim Buchanan, Dan Jones. Matt ZeM, North Farmlngton: Zaid, a (1:46.5). the hardest-working swimmers I have year, from earning a spot in the varsity . ^He's a real hard worker who I'm coached.1 . Junl.or, qualified for state meet In both line-up to scoring at the conference' sophomore, Varty a senior. placing sixth in 3:15,49. Jones, Corden, looking forward to having another out Dan Gabriel, North Farmlngton: the 50 and 100 free. He set a school meet to scoring at the state meet," "Jacob and Brad realty came through Buchanan and Mellis placed first at the standing year next year." said Steven Gabriel placed third at the WLAA cham varsity record in the 50 (21.88), finish said Olson, his coach, "Deri had a great on this relay,' said Doug Buckler, WLAA meet (3:17.31). son coach Doug Buckler of Falk, a six- pionships In the 100 backstroke - but ing second at the WLAA meet; he was . senior year, having the ability to do his Stevenson's coach. Brad Buckler also Jones, a sophomore, was the new t(rr)a state scorer with a 3.64 grade that was as a freshman. He's been the also third in the WLAA In the 100 free part In qualifying and scoring at the scored In both the 50 and 100 free at comer on the relay. Indeed, he was on point. 'He shows he has the capability league champion ever since, winning (49.29). state meet/ the WLAA meet. three relays that made state cuts. "Dan to oe a world-class swimmer." this year In 54.15, and he has scored in 'Matt has made great improvement Steveneon, 200-yard freestyle relay: Salem, 400-yard freestyle relay: has shown the ability to do whatever he ' ftlok a**Mw»M, Retffera Cataolte the back at state meet In each of the in his swimming, attitude and approach Domin, Brad Buckler, Jacob Varty and Locke, Dan Jones, Corden and can to improve at practice and In com Central: For Sosnowski, • trip to the last three teasoni. to training over the past three sea Fam came through with a second at the Buchanan gave the Rocks their best petition so he CBn get the job done/ slate meet was nothing new — he'd Now a senior, Gabriel placed fourth at sons,' said Duthie, North's coach. 'As WLAA meet (1:29.14). Buckler Is a time of the season at \ho state finals, said Olson, his coach. fe; Brian Merterta JoeBuMrtz Ryan Zoumbaris , MtttZaM I.T. 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Ad#.4445 eyes, enjoys cooking, bowling, going Attractive, SBF, 20,5'5\ friendly, pro $1.98 per minute homeowner, enjoys NASCAR, movies 50-65, without children at home. You must be 18 years of age or older for walks, seeking SWCF, 45-55. fessional, enjoys dining out, shooting and music, traveling, cars and new WOULD LQVE TO MEET YOU Ad#.1885 Ad#.4277 to use this service. experiences, seeking a compatible pool, movies, seeks financially SWM, 23,5'6\ dark hair, brown eyes, I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE! SWCF. 27-38. Ad#,3958 secure, professional, SM, over, 23, BEST THERE IS FASCINATING enjoys movies, camping, skiing, seek Catholic SWM. 31, 5"9\ dark hair, with similar interests. Ad#.4577 Professional SWF, 61, 5'3", athletic, Easygoing SWM, 24, 6"2\ 240lbs„ SOUND LIKEVOU? ing a SWF, 20-30, for possible long blue eyes, professional, enjoys din«< JUST BE YOURSELF outgoing, intelligent, world traveler, dark brown hair, enjoys movies, Educated, employed SWCM, 26, term relationship. Adt.7594 ing Out, movies, the Casino, long; Attractive. SBF, 52, 57". friendly, seeks an energetic SWM, N/S, 55-65, shooting pool and socializing, wishes 5'10", 160lbs., enjoys socializing, CHARISMATIC walks, concerts, sports, seeks spon N/S, enjoys bowling, dancing, music, who is a good conversationalist. to meet and spend time with an movies, working out, running, camp SWM. 48, 6T, outgoing and friendly, taneous, outgoing SF, 25-36, for outdoor activities, seeks N/S, profes Ad#.3134 attractive, petite SWF, under 28. ing and sports, seeks an intelligent, loves life and is very active in church, possible relationship. Ad#.4593 sional, SM, over 35, with similar A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Ad#.2322 compassionate, honest SWCF,. 21-26, enjoys board games, seeks SWF, QUALTTY FRIENDSHIP ' interests. Ad#.5220 ATTRACTIVE without children and never-married. under 45, for friendship, that could Bi -racial SCF, 30, 5'3\ dark brown Ad#.7437 Protestant DBM, 40, 6\ attractive;" ; READY TO SETTLE DOWN hair, enjoys concerts, movies, loves to Athletic, attentive, sincere SWM, 43, grow into something special. friendly, fives in SouthfiekJ, enjoys Catholic'SWF, 56, 52", blonde hair, browse in markets and interesting 6'V, seeks outgoing, big-hearted FAMILY-ORIENTED? Ad#.6847 traveling, boating, concerts, the out-; green eyes, seeking a compassion shops, in search of Born-Again SCM, SWF, 28+, who has direction in life. Athletic, sincere, professional, fun- HEAVENSENT doors, seeking open-minded SCF. (qying SWM, 43,6'1', seeks a sponta ate, Catholic SWM, under 60, to under 42, for' friendship first. Ad#.1111 SBM, 18,6\ student, enjoys sporting Ad#.1625 neous, romantic SF, race and age enjoy the simple things in life. Ad#3722 DON'T MAKE ME WAIT events and movies, participates in NOW & FOREVER unimportant. Ad#.2613 Ad*.6021 ONE OF A KIND Self-employed SWM, 31, 57", youth ministry, bible study, seeking a Non-denominational DWM. 43,. ATHLETICALLY INCLINED DWF, 36, 5'5', blonde hair, blue eyes, 175lbs., brown hair/eyes, sports fan, SBF, 18-25, for companionship. 5'10"', friendly, shy, enjoys travel, his:> I ROMANTIC AT HEART Professional SWM, 40. enjoys dining professional, outgoing, physically fit, enjoys dining out, walking, the out-« Ad#.1348 tory, discussing Bible topics, seeks' ioving SBF 25, 5'4"; enjoys all out and dancing, music and movies, loving, kind, commitment-minded sports, traveling, dining, shopping, enjoys cooking, arts, seeks SWM, 34- doors and quiet evenings at home> WARMHEARTED seeks a SWF. under34 . Ad#2233 X enjoying life and outdoor sports, Catholic SWM, 42. 6'1\ medium SWF.Ad#.3615 f writing poetry and drawing, is seek 48.Ad#.1954 seeks a romantic, articulate, sincere, MAYBE MORE! \ build, outgoing, friendly, likes a wide ATTENTIVE ing a SM, 28-40, to spend time with, fit SAF, age unimportant, children END MY SEARCH range of activities, seeking slender, Catholic DW dad, 44, 6', 175lbs„ Ad#8791 Catholic SWM. 31, 6T, outgoing, okay. Ad#.7972 DWF, 35, 5'6", mom, N/S, educated, caring, generous, friendly, enjoys romantic, spontaneous, educated brown hair.. smoker, green eyes;' END MY SEARCH outgoing, enjoys films, theatre, classi being outdoors, children, sports, HEY, CALL ME! SWF. Ad#. 1133 attractive, professional, likes sports,- SWF, 68, 5'4", 118lbs, seeks sweet cal music, comedy clubs, seeks N/S, Romantic SWM, 32, 6', brown seeking an attractive, kind, nice SWF, GOOD TIMES movies/swimming, walking, youth, SWM, 68-73, N/S, who likes bowling, SWM, 35-45, to share same interests. for friendship, possible relationship. hair/eyes, enjoys a variety of summer SWCM. 39, 6T. medium build. ministry, seeks S/DWCF, 30-45. to dancing, golfing, football and travel Adff.6171 Ad#.2415 outdoor activities and dining out, share life. Ad#.9865 * ing. Ad#.7112 seeks a SWCF, under 38, with similar secure, caring, romantic, interests A BRIGHTER SIDE RESCUE MY HEART MARRIAGE MAYBE? V BE REAL interests. Ad#,3997 include sports, traveling on the week Easygoing SW mom, 23. 5'2'.. Catholic SWM, 44. 6T, 180lbs., end, seeks romantic, slender, SAF, Catholic SWM, 42, 6'IV 190lbs., 6BF, 45, . 5'9", enjoys traveling, Catholic, enjoys meeting new people, brown hair, blue eyes, N/S, affection ACTIVE IN CHURCH age unimportant. Ad#.3374 trim, cheerful, degreed, profession-' sports, movies and dining oul, seek dining out, quiet times with someone ate, caring, professional, enjoys going Baptist, one-woman SWM, 49, 6', at. lives in Wayne County, likes the ing an honest, sincere SBM, 40-55, to church, dining out, movies, seeks 200lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys MESMERIZING PERSONALITY special, seeks SM, age unimportant. Handsome, professional. DWCM, 29, ater, skiing, family events, seeks sin without children, for friendship first. N/S, Catholic SWF, 28-45. Ad# 7456 biking, seeks a SWF, 18-45. for a trav cere, fit, Catholic SWF, 21-42, kids Ad#.1739 5'8", dark hair, hazel eyes, enjoys din Ad#.i945 A COMMON BOND eling companion, to search for Christ, fine. Ad#.2034 GOOD VALUES Ad#.4806 ners and movies with good friends, ! LET ME KNOW DW mom, 42, 5'2\ professional, Catholic SWM, 49, 5'11\ 18Qlbs., likes to bike and spend time at amuse ARE WE COMPATIBLE? ONE OF THE FINEST £WF, 48, 5'6", enjoys long walks. Catholic, participates in bible study, black hair, blue eyes, enjoys dancing, ment parks, seeks an • independent Catholic SWM, 38. 6' 1\ 190lbs., SBM, 45, 6'2", enjoys concerts, cozy evenings, movies, the theatre, youth ministry, enjoys camping, family reading and music, seeking SWCF, and outgoing SWCF, 25-33. Ad#.7287 athletic, degreed, professional, lives, dining out and a variety of other 30-45, with good morals. Adff. 1899 movies and romantic dinner, would in Livonia, likes camping, The the activities, the outdoors seeks family- FOLLOW YOUR HEART activities, seeking a SWM. 44-58, NEVER-MARRIED like to meet a loving, gentle SF, 25-45, ater, family events, seeks romantic, oriented Catholic WM, 35-49, children who cares about herself. Ad#.8889 SWCM, 40,5'8*, outgoing, enjoys gar N/S, for a long-term relationship. okay. Ad#5515 SWCM, 21, 6'2\ N/S, caring, honest, interesting, trim Catholic SWF, 18- Ad#.82t4 sincere, reliable, outgoing, enjoys BUILD A FOUNDATION dening, song writing, seeks feminine, 42,Ad#.1252 WISHING UPON A STAR petite, SWCF. under 46. Ad#2154 CAREFREE SPIRIT bible study, music, biking, seeks SWF, Catholic SWM, 41, 6T, 187lbs., inde SWF, 32, 5'8", outgoing, enjoys travel WWWF, 55, 5'5", 130lbs., fun loving, 18-26, with similar qualities.'Ad#.4653 pendent, employed, never married, in FAITH & HOPE To plK* «n *d by wording your vote* ing, long walks, music, line dancing, a good listener, enjoys traveling, bik search of outgoing, vibrant, profes Handsome, outgoing SWM, 23. 6'1\ greeting can 1-400-7M-3639. enter option movies, quite nights at home, seeks GOOD VALUES T. 24 hours a day! ing and family, looking for a SWM, sional SWF, 21-42, who enjoys the shy, employed, enjoys sports, dining SWCM, 28-35, to share same inter Professional SWCM, 49, S'lO", 55-65. Ad#.4321 blonde hair, brown eyes, physically fit, great outdoors. Ad#.4444 out, music, movies and more, seeks To !l*Un to ads or toavayou r matsaga cal ests. Ad#2732 honest SWF, 19-30. to spend quality 1-900-933-1119, $t.98 per minute I LOVEANGEL outgoing, educated, enjoys motorcy PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE WANT TO KNOW MORE? CALL! time with. Ad#.9836 . Catholic, caring, romantic, sentimen cles, walking, dining out and more, Catholic DW dad. 42, 511", 185lbs.. To browta through paraonai votca greet- Catholic SW mom, 33, 5'1\ interests blue-eyed blond, professional, inter ihga cal 1-900-933-111 *, $1.98 per minute. tal, down-to-earth, SWF, 48, 5'2", seeks a SWCF, 35-50, with similar ENJOYS ROMANCE ests include movies, comedy clubs, &*& opbon 2. «1.18lbs., green-eyed blond, N/S, are animals, horseback riding, music, interests. Ad#.1212 Professional, Catholic SWM, 39, 6T\ movies, reading books, TV, games, ROMANTIC AT HEART. . jogging and sports, looking forward to thoughtful, sincere, seeks faithful, To listtn fo metaagea. can frnjoys a variety of interests, seeks a meeting a SWCF, under 38. Ad#.3411 compatible SM, N/S, for a possible seeks family-oriented SWCM. 28-42, Articulate, athletic swm, 42, 6'2\ active, slim, open-minded Cathotic 1-900-739-3639, enter opbon 2. once a day SWF. over 30, kids welcome, for long- fcx FREE. Of caM-900-933-1119. $1 98 per lohS'term relationship. Ad#.6258 • N/S, for a serious relationship. 190lbs., brown hair, green eyes, GOOD COMMUNICATOR minute. !... CELEBRATE LIFE Ad#.5564 enjoys traveling, romantic times, out Positive, professional SWCM, 40, term relationship. Ad#.2740 door activities, seeks slim, attractive, S'lr, 195lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, END MY SEARCH To Hattn to or, H you chooaa, leave a maa- Catholic SWF, 43, 5'9" , friendly, LOVES THE LORD eaga for your Suitable System Matches professional SWF, to spend quality likes traveling, good conversation, enjoys Bible study, working out, Active, carefree, professional SWCF, Protestant SWM. 31, 5'11', hardwork cat 1-900-933-111«, $1.98 pet minute time with, age unimportant. Ad#.2525 concerts, golfing, the outdoors and NASCAR, sports and the outdoors, 38, 5*11". 140!bs., blonde hair, blue ing, outgoing, enjoys outdoor activi eyes, seeks tall, enthusiastic SWCM, HEALTHY & HAPPY dining out, seeks a SWCF, 30-45, for ties, weekend getaways, seeks SWF, For complete confioVrtlalrty. $ve your looking for a Catholic SWM. 37-47, possible relationship. Ad#.5555 Confidential Mailbox Number instead of with a zest for life. Ad#3579 friend, to onjoy all that life has to offer. SWM, 41, 6V, athletic, outgoing, age unimportant, with similar inter your phone number *t»n you leave a mes Ad#.6755 enjoys having fun seeking trim, mar FROM THE HEART ests. Ad#2828 sage Call 1-900-933-1118. $199 per EARTH ANGEL Catholic SWM, 39, 5'10\ 170lbs., minute, to listen to responses left lor you and Professional, attractive SB mom, 43, ONE OF THE FINEST riage-minded SWF, age unimportant, PLEASE CALL ME! firxJ out when your replies were picked up. who enjoys athletic activities as well N/S, honest, sincere and devoted, 5'3\ full-figured, enjoys singing in Catholjc SWF, 47. 5'9\ sort of shy, SWM. 44, 6*. shy, athletic, romantic, as quiet times. Ad#.2626 enjoys romantic dinners, dancing, enjoys ballet, movies, weekend get To nntn, change or cancet your ad, can the choir, church activities, family educated, employed, looking for customer service el 1-900-273-5877 AWAITING YOUR CALL sports and movies, seeking a SF, aways, seeks spontaneous, SWF, 34- time and more, seeks a God-fearing, Catholic SWM, under 49, who Is opti under 45, with similar interests. humble, strong SBCM, 38-49. mistic and understanding. Ad#.2250 Catholic SWM, 38, 6'. 2001bs.. brpwn 45. to spend quality time with, chil Check wtth your local phone company lor hair/eyes, professional, loves swim Ad#.5619 a possible 900 block » you're having trouble Ad#.3621 dren, welcome. Ad#.6110 *afing the 900*. EXTRA NICE ming, tennis, the theater, biking, ODYSSEY OF LOVE DYNAMITE CHARACTER! Sociable DW mom. 26, 5'3". resides Protestant WWM, 48, 6', 1951bs.. FOLLOW YOUR HEART monies and dining out, seeking SWF, Handsome SBCM, 38. 5'9", outgoing, H your ad was deleted, re record your voice Catholic SWF, 38, 5', enjoys the in Garden City area, participates in 23-36, with same religious ideals, for brown hair, blue eyes, affectionate, greeting remembering NOT to use a cordless youth ministry, walking, swimming, friendly, who serves the Lord, seeks a phone. Also please do NOT use vulgar lan Bible study, seeking SWM, 27-38, for friendship first. Ad#.6789 honest, likes traveling, good conver guage or leave your last name, address, Piking and fun times, looking for sation, time with family and dining out, SBCF, 25-45. for companionship, pos possible relationship. Ad*2429 THOUGHTFUL sible long-term, lasting relationship. telephone number. SWM, 32-42 with the same beliefs Good-looking SWM, 43, 6'2\ enjoys seeks an attraclive, educated SCF, SPEND TIME TOG ETHER Ad*.3959 Your print ad wD appear In the paper 7-10 and no kids at home. Ad# .8211 Catholic SW mom, 24, 5'4", lives in all athletic activities, is seeking a 35-52, N/S.Ad»4747 LIKES TO LAUGH days after you record your vote* greeting. ONE OF THE FINEST Canton, enjoys volleyball, tennis, romantic, slim-build, SF. with same LETS GET TOGETHER Never-married, fun-lovihg SBCM. 36, M Male B Black SBCF, 24, 5'5\ friendly, employed, hockey, movies, playing cards, seeks Interests, that Is looking for a long- Sincere, professional SWM, 41, 6'2', enjoys sports events, working on 0 Dwoed F Female enjoys movies, reading, theatre, SWM, 24-32, lor friendship first. term relationship, with marriage in enjoys exercise, sports and the arts, H H'Spanic C Christian seeks tall, romantic, sensitive, com mind. Ad#.4123 in search of an attractive, slender cars, seeking attractive, down-to- VVrvte A Asian Ad#.8648 earth SWCF, age unimportant, with w Single Widowed passionate, SCM, 28-40. Adff.9273 SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE SWF, who has never been married. S WW LIGHT UP MY LIKE Ad #2500 similar interests. Ad*.9457 N/S Non-smoker BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES Catholic DWF, 58, 5'2\ 118103., DWM, 48, 59\ 195lbs\. brown NA Native American hair/eyes, outgoing, employed, enjoys FOLLOW YOUR HEART YOUNG-ATHEART Outgolhg WWWF, 61, 5'6\ reddish- brown-eyed brunette, lives In Livonia, outdoors, family activities, cards, Catholic DWM, 60, 5'H". 170lbs.. Calhotic DWM. 53, 5'10*. brown hair, Service provided by blonde half, blue eyes, loves ehil- seeks honest, romantic, trim SWCM, Direct Response Marketing (US), Inc. gren, seeking an honest, humorous dancing, seeks height and weight pro grey hair, laid-back, friendly, self- blue eyes, affectionate, monogamous, 2451 Wehrie Drive, WdKamsvWe, NY. 14221 54-62, who enjoys dancing, travel, WM, 53-65, for possible long-term portioned, SWF, under SO, who leads employed, N/S, non-drinker, enjoys likes sports, movies, walking, dining movies, concerts, fine dining and con out, seeks honest, caring Catholic Jelationshlp.Ad#.19li and active life with similar Interests. quiet evenings at home, golfing, din Christian Singles Network Is available versation. Ad#.3355 Ad#.8732 SWF, under 53, with similar traits. !• • ' DEEP BELIEFS ing out, seeks Catholic DWF, without exclusJverykx single people seeking rela 1 HARDWORKING children at home. Ad».2552 Ad#.6572 tionship* with others of commort Wth. We Attractive DWCF, 46, 55-. . 1t5lbs., HEAVEN IF YOU HEAR ME...' reserve the right to edit or refuse any ad. Attraclive SWCF, 35, 5'10\ sociable, Wonde hair, blue eyes, seeking a Catholic, never-married SWM. 41. ENTIRELY YOURS GETTOKNOWME Please employ discretion anr) caution, employed, enjoys spending time with 6T, seeks sincere, athletic, thought SWM, 44. 6T. shy, enjoys outdoor SWM. 52. 5'8"i outgoing, active, screen respondents careruty, avoid sec professional, emotionally secure, tary meetings, and meet on>y m puWc athletic, honest, and optimistic her child, seeking easygoing, hand ful, positive, romantic SWF, any age, activities, seeks slender, SWF, age enjoys dancing, movies, concerts, some, physically fit SWCM, N/S. unimportant, for romantic times. traveling, seeks slender, SF, under 51, pli^C^S. SS» TB SWCM, over 44, to sharo good for a relationship that will lead to mar 03» *mtj», Ad#.4646 Ad#3876 riage, children welcome. Ad#.1944 Ad#7404 for long-term relationship. Ad#.5094 1 ' " • ' " ' • "i iJilKl . I **mmmm*mmm mm* mmmfmm w**i^*^ WWH^WWIf IP»* ^FWfWfWPF W^*^ f^^^^mr^^mimmFm^^nmiH^immiJi—i'v.mn*'*'!' > inn •• • M •• m • Ui TAe Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 mm 4 A SPORES ROUNDUP vj«^-» •(•• TOUDO MRU HELOMN Helgren began his career at Helgren attended the Univer Local members of the squad, giate Figure Skating Conference Right fielder Derek Besco Wisconsin-Milwaukee as sports sity of Michigan and received his which competed for the second and plans an exhibition perfor (Westland John Glenn) has /6*3jfo?l Helgren has been named information director in 1990. He bachelor's degree in English in year in a row at the collegiate mance at the MSU alumni va,* started&t 15 games, hitting .295 $e University of Toledo's assis also worked five years at East 1985. level, include; Kristen Grant, Red Wing alumni hockey game (18 for 61) with three homers tant athletic director for media ern Michigan University, include Elizabeth Sorokac and Kristie Sunday, March 29 at Munij Ice and 10 RBI. relations. ing four as assistant sports infor MSU PRECISION SKATERS 2ND Walla, all of Livonia} Jill Smith, Arena in East Lansing; Westland; Melissa Yonemura, Brother Bryan Besfco, a first •jHelgren, 34, comes;to Toledo; mation director and one as direc The Michigan State Universe baseman, is hitting .274 (17 for tor of marketing and promotions. Garden City; Sherri Longfellow, WOtVIRJNtiASIlAUOPOATl from the /University of Wiscoii- ty's Precision Skating Team Farmington; and Elizabeth St. 62) with two homers arid a team- sin-Milwaukee where he served He grew up in Westland and recently place second at the U.S. Jacques, Northville. The University of Michigan leading 12 RBI. :1 as the assistant athletic director attended Livonia Franklin High Figure Skating Association Pre baseball team, which opens Big fOr external operations since cision Nationals, March 12-14, in The MSU team is currently a Ten action this weekend at Illi Derek is a senior, while Bryan School where he played two sea is a senior with junior eligibility.' July of 1906. sons of basketball. San Diego, Calif. member of the Midwest Colle nois, is off to a 6-91 start. BIWS^W- ?;&-'%••-*th r WEDDING INVITATIONS i Msmi>vm ENROLL NOW! 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Woodward, Ave., Birmingham. (248)203-0005. • 7 p.m. Wednesday; April 1- 30995 , Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Wittfe (248)737-0110. £ • 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4,1122 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills. (248)652-0658. On the) web: http://www.rickmonroe.com - *; Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and Danny (John frdvoltaXstdrin» the 20th anniversary re-release of the blockbuster mwicdl "Grease,*' • ~ •'* opening todayat metroDetroit movie theaters. • Oil 4oun Manley Pope and Simone in a scene from the national touring com m pany of Rentr • 'i BYKEELYWYGONK '. .;* STAFF WRITER Rick Monroe loves playing music, for the sake of music, and hell be in metro Detroit next week playing cuts from hj$ Musical helps producer pay the newly released debut CD "Legends Diner." ;••,; Visualize a diner late at night, the coffee's not fresh, but stale, it's been there awhile, sitting, like the people! "They're all human ghosts that no one cares to know. Convicted of a dream they're sentenced to keep doing time..." His music has been described as Eisenhower Dance Ensemble pre "Blue Jein rock sents "Power and Passion" 8 p.m. V roll, hot at Macomb Center for the Per Southern bluesy rock, and some forming Arts, Tickets $16, adults; times heart- $14, students /seniors, call (810) touching soul." 286-2222, or (248) 645-6666. One critic said listening to Mon roe is like "shak B Y HUG H GAL L AG HE R I T A F F WRIT E R ing hands with Guest conduc an old friend." torRobert Jeffrey Seller was in the tilth "I knew I would be in theater my whole life, but I So what are Bernhardt grade when an inspiring teacher wanted to study poU ad:as •*» a*ademk pursuit," you? I ask. He leads the named. Peggy Shivley introduced ' Seller said. "Pontic* U my awartion. Tux a politics\ laughs, and says BLulr "lliiiiiBi' Detroit Sym him to theater.TIe's never beira^ljuffi"' ^- •/"'• ^-^^-/ "'"^ ; . it happens all the KICK rfWnrOO phony the same since, despite the fact Politics plays a major role in being a producer. The time. People want to know what his the teacher moved away over that producer picks the play, assembles the creative staff, demographics are; they want to Orchestra in describe a style. You can feel the shrug "Opera Pops," summer and "deserted" him. raises the money, conceives and executes the adver MB. Shivley was performing tising and, sometimes, even takes a hand in helping as he answers in a telephone interview 3p.m. at with Stagecrafters (then in; Claw- shape the production. from Minnesota, one stop on a national Orchestra son) at the time and the enter* "The producer's job is promoting, selecting, P.T. tour of radio stations that began in Hall, Detroit. prising 11-year-old Seller called Barnum, but it's also the nurturer. You nurture the January, Tickets $42 to "Little kids love it, I have a wide Jeffrey SeWec them up and asked if he could artist to give the artist what he needs to develop his $17, call (313) audition for a play. His role in the potential. To nurture the artist you create the cir range of listeners, I speak from the 576-5111. "adult* mystery, "Speak of Murder * Was the first step cumstances the artist needs to survive and then hock heart, and people relate to that. I'm a toward a highly successful theater career. what the artirt makes," Seller said. big Jimmy Reed fan. I like blues, but Seller returns triumphant to metro Detroit April 8 Seller graduated from U-M in 1986 and moved to some of my songs have a rock/country when a touring company of "Rent" opens at the Fish- 1 New. Yorii City where he joined National Artists feeling. My music depends on my mood er Theatre. Seller is one of "Rent's" producers. He has.. Management Co. and became a theatrical booker. In - happy, sad, blue, country, rock. It's not guided the hit musical from its inception by 1991 he started his own booking company with linear. I never thought it out." Johnathan Larson, through Lar- ; . Kevin McColIumj The Booking He met at a recording studio for a son's tragic death just before the Office. His first work as a pro^ three-day jam session with Matt Laug off-Broadway opening to its sur RENT ducer was u> t '.v "•# The Observer & EccentricfTmiRSD\Y, MARCH 26,1998 Rent from page El New York City dealing with rela* "Jonathan's work made me feel On Jan. 25, 1996, Johanthan "Rent" was originally produced musical. It was big - big in feel awards, including the 1996 Tony tionshipe, work, creative desires ' something," Seller said. "I waa 25 Larson died of an aortic . at the nonprofit New York The ings, big in character* big in for Best Musical and became the and losing friends to AIDS. and he was telling my story, and aneurysm, just hours before the atre Workshop and then com-, music," Seller said. seventh musical drama to win These are also the elements of I didn't even know him. I love dress rehearsal off-Broadway of mercially off-Broadway. Original , Seller's assessment proved Uie Pulitzsr Prize. "Rent," which focuses on a group 'Rent' and I did it because I loved "Rent," and just 10 days before ly Larson and Seller and his two right. The play moved to Broad of artistically creative young it. I hoped others would love it, his 36th birthday. co-producers saw the rock musi way in April* 1996, to rave Seller is currently overseeing people, gay and straight, who too. And they have." "It was probably the worst cal as strictly an off-Broadway reviews and sold-out audiences four companies of "Rent" and deal with the many trials and Seller described Larson as a grief I ever felt. I lost my grand production. and, along with "Bring in 'da planning London and Sydney tribulations of living in New parents, but I never lost a con-' i i productions. He is also importing man with a ^wering exuberance i Noise, Bring in 'da Funk," has York City and trying to find a for the arts and a mission to temporary like that, 1 never lost "When we saw it in perfor- helped bring young people back an ^argentine musical for Broad break and also struggling with bring younger people into live a friend in such a shocking way," mance, in front of an audience, I to theater. way opening in spring and begin drug addiction and HIV/AIDS. I theater. •'"••:'.;•••<; • --:; Seller said, said it feels like a Broadway "Rent" swept all major theater ning work on a new musical. from pageEl Line from page El kriow them from first lis • With the music part viduals to say ¾ere I am, to get times, surpassed only by "Cats" Disney World, Cedar Pointe and That" - David is preparing for a ted" •^'•^•'••'•^^^••'•v-':--'^ out of the crowd.' It's about the in 1897; Music by Marvin Ham- Universal Studios. career in the arts, doing jnodel- figured out, Rick Mon ; 1 *Day by Day," the initial single individual finding their niche in lisch arid lynca b^ EdvyardKJl^ . David Havasi of Rochester who. ing on the side." 'A ChprusTLine from "Legends Diner" was a ITop roe Is learning about Bociety, arid the difficulty of the ban make, this a truly memo •portrays Mike, has worked as a U wonderfiilrit'a great,'* he said. 4^ track on the Gavin Adult Con the business'day by artSi arid discipline of dance.", rable show.;' : ;•:.;,;";'::{''."•!.!'.';••' performer in the summer at Dis "It's all about people discovering temporary Charts, ?I4fe~Goes On day.' -.-.-^^::- • Originallydirected arid chorev ney World and Universal StU- where they're at, where they Ip. LA" is climbing the charts. ] ographed by Michael Bennett, "A Gillespie says this is one of the dios/ come from and where they're With the music part figured Ghorus Line," which takes ja strongest musical casts he's ever A sophomore, Mike is a role he going. Like us in college." out, Monroe is learning about behind-the-scenes look at chorus •put together. Caston.isn't the always wanted to play. "I've been t^Je business "day by day." - dancers auditioning for a part in only student with professional dan'cirig since I was in eighth This "Chorus Line" will be set {^Legends Diner* ••is- the first ; thought of while going through a a Broadway musical, played on experience, cast members have grade," he said. Like the charac in the 1990S, and there's a sur r>|ease on Monroe's indepen divorce. "It's severing the old to Broadway 6,137 consecutive -• spent summers performing at ter Mike who sings "I Can Dp prise ending. dent label, Divorce Records, ?I make way for the nevy, because T jj|t a realistic view of what it with every ending there's a t^kes to get a record done this beginning "he said. > ^y," tie said. ^Npt only writing At Borders, yoii'll just see "Me i >*£ but seeing it all the way and my acousticX*Said Monroe. s tjlprough, from production to Michigan is the. first stop on a "* kaging, to getting it in stores bookstore tour that will take him out to the public. 1½ great SchoolcraftCollege Theatre the college, 18600 Haggerty Road rolled up newspaper. Which is of a fast-paced show. Slowing that something that to Texas and California. Deparifneht presents "MoonOver (between Six and Seven Mile just what Charlotte does to Lisa Brawley, on the other " e from my head can get on "It's a song showcase, and set Buffalo,'-by Ken Ludwig,ih:a roads), Livonia. (313) 462-4409 George - and for good measure, hand, purposefully portrays a radio and that people take up nicely," he said ^"People are dinner-theater'format 6:30p.m. BTBOBWHBKL :.'•••• she gives Eileen a couple of slow-moving, deaf grandmother, ife time hot only te buy it, but there to study, the audience will' dinner and'8 p.m. show, Friday- SPECIAL WRITER whacks. Ethel. Good stuff. Perhaps the i letters, faxes and e-mails " listen. It's real direct, not loud Saturday, A&rcA 27-28 ($19), One could imagine staging It makes for great fun, and most distinctive characterization tivorce was a name he like a club." and as a show only; 8 p.m. Fri playwright Ken Ludwig's riotous typifies most scenes in the show. of the evening. p-M:^-^:^-:^^1-:. day-Saturday, April 3-4 ($8), at farce, "Moon Over Buffalo," many Physical comedy always looks so Among many complications, different ways. simple and easy when done well. the Hays'.daughter, Rosalind, Schoolcraft College's director, Kudos to the cast for putting in returns to introduce her fiance to James Hartman, chose to the many hours of rehearsal her parents. Tiffany Byars is emphasize physical comedy - required to make the timing and very good as Rosalind. And her and judging from the warm and reactions appear so comically Joan Crawford-like outfits are a sustained applause, the audience natural. hoot. loved the comic mayhem to the The few slow spots in the show Adam Conger is a howl as her max. appear to be caused more by the nervous weatherman, Howard. The time is the early 50's. The script than the performers. He somehow never gets to meet place is Buffalo. More specifical Brian Taylor, as George, gives her parents - until he shows up ly, the dressing room of a second- an outrageously campy perfor dressed as George S. Patton. The rate theater (marvelously creat mance as an over-the-hill actor scene is sheer lunacy, as George ed for us by Hartman's well- still hoping of one last chance at thinks howard is there to kill designed set). A third-rate, act the big time. His seemingly him for his indiscretions. ing company is presenting "Cyra inexhaustible supply of energy David Ormsby scores as Paul, no de'Bergerac" and "Private serves him well, whether as a the company's befuddled busi Lives" in repertory. drunk, a beleaguered husband or ness/stage manager and Ros Heading the pathetic troupe of a bewildered "deBergerac" in a alind's former lover. actors are George and Charlotte scene where the rest of the char Larry Pelliccom is terrific as Hays (Brian Taylor and Brenda acters are doing "Private Lives." the company's suave, urbane Lane). They get along about as Brenda Lane, as Charlotte, attorney, Richard, who makes a well as the Bickersoris. Char creates an on-the-money affec play for Charlotte upon learning lotte learns George has bedded tion and persona of an actress in of the troubled marriage. Unfor the troupe's ingenue, Eileen the "theatre." Lane knows how tunately for Richard, however, (Lindsay Crain). Then, thing to deliver a laugh line and com he's the only one who isn't happi really get testy. mand the stage. ly coupled in the end. An old vaudevillian axiom Lindsay Crain has her But in all good farces, we know guarantees laughs if you beat moments as the ingenue, Eileen, that everybody lives happily ever the tar Out of somebody with a but sometimes lacks the energy after - even in Buffalo. Eight Exciting Performances r * Michigan's Largest & Finest * 0™C\~Q t * ft *• *> T April 912 *• tl THURS., APRIL 9 MARCH 27-28-29 SttHjUES FRI 12-9 • SAT 10-8 * SUN 10-6 Ali seats just $4 courtesy of ft MORE! K FRI., APRIL lO 11 am ft 7:30 pm FREE AUTOGRAPHS! SAX, APRIL 11 10:30 om, 3 pm &7 pm VPJ SUN, APRIL 12 .tM HOOKeyrnxornm* WCWHWTW—IIOVM» lpm& 5 pm m&^MmmLWsnww,MMqHCTM unjmw.MMCNanH txmm,****™ 2» •*tra>r*Mi II«NM-I«PM tmm^mnt tUMM^MWICHOTI SVMDffiT, MARCH 2STH fmjusmeem OBjusattem BBJuwiem fflKiuaattttfi EBEEWTO0ft*ftl240PM. 430PMS I II rcprwwm ' ' •• I AY1, ( -H ! " ^US/fir? 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The Observer & EccenfricfftlVRSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 >I* ^^^^&^^iMM^^^^^^SS0MU :¾¾^ ^.¾.¾¾ ^¾¾¾¾¾. :¾.¾¾¾¾: mm±mmmmm:Mi-w^Vi..;:-^&>- V -G-f;;:*:-: -^•*ifis.; -.-:.-5-1 ^k^,t-^^A^i^s^M&m»m^ ing es BYKEELYWYGONK STAFF WRITER "Let's just do one," she said in sents Edward Albee's two-man • "The Zoo Story"- 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28; 6 p.m. located, easy for patrons to get.- 1996 while talking to friends she show "The Zoo Story". Friday, Sunday, March 29, University of Michigan-Dearborn's ROC. The to." .'.•:-•; ;V> Jennifer Rembisz of Livonia met through Mercy High School Sunday, March 27-29, at the Uni campus Is off Evergreen Road (between Ford Road and Michigan The best part, if you buy two and her friends had so much fun in Farmington who said they versity of Michigan-Dearborn's Aye). Tickets $5, buy two get one free, (734) 797-MCK. tickets, you can bring a friend for performing in shows at Mercy regretted not having a show to ROC. • "Speed-the-Plow" - 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4 and April free. .'•''".-• ' -'..;. High School that they decided to work on. • The cast features Christopher 9-11; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Studio Theatre, downstairs at the keep on doing it after they grad Their theater company, Jack- Gain of Redford as the "dis Hllberry Theatre on the campus of Wayne State University. Tickets At the Studio uated. In-The-Box Productions, pre- turbed fanatic 'permanent tran $5 to $7, call (313) 577-2972. "Speed the Plow," David' sient' Jerry, and Bryon D. Har Mamet's dark comedy, opens." vey as the clean-cut suburban April 2 at Wayne State Universi character, Peter. attacks the moral values of soci ater, do it because it's fun," ty's Studio Theatre. Set in a peaceful park in New ety." Rembisz said she believes the Mamet explores the savage, Yorkj Jerry disturbs bookworm _ Rembisz, whose main aspira ater is a good outlet for, young underside of the American film- Peter about his recent "trip to tion is to be a lawyer, truly people because it's creative, industry aa he looks at two' the zoo." V ( enjoys theater/and the challenge "We're hoping to keep going friends (Gould and Fox) planning Rembisz is producing, Karri of juggling 17 credit hours at the with this production," she said. to pitch a new script to a major: Washington df Southfield is University of Michigan, Ann "We're loving it, and committed Hollywood film studio while stage manager and Theresa Arbor, and working as a sales to presenting high-quality the destructively interacting with Cisco of Livonia, lighting engi rep for Joker's Entertainment, ater at prices affordable to the office secretary (Karen). neer. • an agency that offers singing patrons. My show is $5, cheaper "Speed-the-Plow" contains' "I've always loved his (Albee's) telegrams, magicians and other than a movie. I went to the Uni adult language and situations; work," said Rembisz explaining services. versity of Michigan-Dearborn, The technical staff includes why she wanted to produce this "I'm having a blast," she said. and still have a lot of friends Shatha Faraj of West Bloomfield' show. "He's an absurdist who "If you're going to go into the there. The ROC is centrally (stage manager). Drama: Christopher Cain (Jerry, left) andBryon D. Harvey (Peter) in a scene from "The Zoo Story" Murder adventure misfires "Murder By Misadventure" poltergeist and a level of alco runs through April 12 at Mead holic imbibing not seen since the ow Brook Theatre, Wilson Hall, celebration of the end of Prohibi Oakland University campus, tion. Rochester Hills. Evening shows 8 The misadventure involves 5'; " p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Harry, a partner in an award- Sundays; matinees 2 p.m. winning television writing team. V iVl . #**:v Wednesdays, Saturdays and Harry (Thomas Mahard) is the Sundays. Tickets: $18-$32; (248) nuts-and-bolts pragmatist. 377-3300. Meanwhile, his partner, Paul BY FRANK PROVENZANO (John Seibert), is flowing with STAFF WRITER creative ideas and a blood-alco Waiting for the curtain to go hol level that would kill a moose. IP'tt 1--0-j->,\ -•, J up on Meadow Brook Theatre's When Harry wants to split up, current production is the first in Paul threatens blackmail. a long line of misnomers. Harry's response: "I guess I'll A more appropriate metaphor have to kill him." would be "tuning in." At nearly every turn, Edward For its utterly checkerboard- Taylor's script doesn't miss a like maneuvering8 and superfi chance for an easy laugh. ciality, "Murder By Misadven Harry's wife (Denise Dailey ture" is the type of prime-time McCauley) responds, "There drama'for the boob tube, fitting must be laws against murder." alongside formulamatic TV hits Once it's clear that committing like "Murder, She Wrote" and an undetectable murder is the "Colombo." game, the plot resembles the ':>••• tM As a theatrical whodunit, story Paul has recently conceived "Murder By Misadventure" is for a made-for-TV mystery. tirelessly clever, if not altogether As he showed in Meadow loopy. (Happily, there are no Brook's last production, "What insipid commercial breaks.) the Butler Saw," Seibert not only Audiences who like to follow has outstanding comedic timing, along with the well-timed clues, but an enduring appeal. twists and turns and an all-too- apparent murder plot won't like While Seibert displays a talent ly be disappointed. to shift gears, the rest of the Anyone who expects more - cast, including inspector Egan like authenticity and originality (Paul Hopper) often times gets - might leave scratching their stuck in an exasperated, frantic heads, wondering if they've just tone. But as a piece of contempo seen a rerun. rary theater, "Murder By Misad The bourgeois, luxurious Lon venture" feels more like calis THE 'PHANTOM'S' SPRING U, OFFER don flat of Harry Kent is a place thenics than compelling live the SHibjm. for a bevy of clues, apparent ater. h ^GART^J 4TH ANNUAL SPBING NOVI * "PHANTOM' SPRING BREAK BONUS OFFER! WITH THE PURCHASE OF EVTKY TWO'PHAHTT^'TICKETS, YOU W1X RECEIVE - ATU «1US IN TORONTO, hTWATT1ff.OHK1.M. 11RnUVTo'\(»iViVHT( (ARMIP .•rmvroM'Hom JACK •±^-<*-4 •> . 1W UioJ m It V «WUn 1« ^...Vnt (.-. I CON 17| ..J \-' V (OF* HO E4) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 ttm <=tfe mMz A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit.area resume and salary requirements to the THEATER Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave.. Ann Arbof. $25 rows 1-5, $15 rows 3-5, $10 chorus, P.O. Box 165, Troy, Ml 48099. (248)8794)138 CAPITOL THEATRE general seating. (734) 769-2999 or 'Artistic License," the Windsor Feminist http://www.peus.com/kch Theatre'* fifth annual Director's Project DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JAZZ c Play Festival, 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, i With Conductor Robert Bernhardt, sopra March 2639, at the theater, 121 no Nancy Davis Booth and tenor Douglas DWIGHT ADAMS TRIO University Aye. W., Windsor, Donations • Ahlstedt, as part 'of/Opera Pops' featur 8 pirn; to midnight Thursday, April 2, accepted. (519) 253-8065 or ing selections from Mozart's 'The Magic Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. \Mtp://www.mnsi.net/~c apitol or. capt- Flute." Verdi's 'Un di se ben faromem> Free. 21 and older, (trumpet/bass/piano toWmnsi.net ml" and Puccini's "Nessun dorma," 8 If lo) (248) 645-2150 MEADOW BOOK THEATRE p.m. Thursday, March 26, 8:30 p.m." GEORGE BENSON TRIO .• 'Murder By Misadventure," a mystery- Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, and 3 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, April 3. p.m. Sunday, March 29, Orchestra Hall, writing duo plots the perfect murder. • Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Detroit; With Conductor Donald 'through April 12, at the theater at Free. 21 and older, (sax/piano/bass trio) Runnlc'les and pianist Eldar Nebolsln, ^OaklarvdUniversny, Walton and Squirrel 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, (248) 645-2150 ' boulevards, Rochester, 8 p.m. Tuesdays-'. SEAN BLACKMAN AND JOHN and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4. $17- Thursdays ($22), 2 p.rr). Wednesdays ARNOLD .'$60. (313) 576-5111 or , ($22), 8 p.m. Fridays ($26.50), 2 p.m. ; 8,:30 p.m. Thursday, M8rch 26. Royal http://www.detroitsymphony.com Saturdays ($22), 6 p.m. Saturdays : Oak Brewery,215 E. Fourth St., Royal FARMINOTON COMMUNITY BAND ($32), 8p.m. Saturdays($32), 2 p.m. Oak. Freei 21 and older; 7 p.m. Spring Symphony concert Originally ' Sundays ($22), and 6:30 p.m. Sundays Wednesday, April 1, Colangelo's, 21 N. scheduled for March 22 will be held 3 ;($26.50). Students/seniors and group Saginaw, Pontlac. Free. All ages. p.m, Sunday, March 29, at Harrison High discounts available. (248) 377-3300 ("acoustic gypsy Jazz") (248) 544- School, 2d995 W. 12 Mile Road PLOWSHARES THEATRE CO. 1141/(248)334-2275 (between Mlddlebelt and Orchard Lake GARY BLUMER TRIO . *A Raisin In the> Suii,-. 8 p.m. Fridays- . roads), Farmington Hills. $3. $2 stu Saturdays, and 6 p.m.'Sunday? through dents and available at the door, senior 7-11 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Edison's, , April 5, Museum of African American . citizens free. (734) 261-2202/(248) 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Free. 21 Histocy'sOr. Charles H. Wright Theatre, 489-3412 or and older, (piano/bass/drums trio) (248) 315 E. Warren (at 8rush), Detroit. $i& 645-2150 18, with discount's available for; . http://www.mystery.com/fcb RON BROOKS TRIO Plowshares subcribers, MAAH members, MARINERS' CHURCH OF DETROIT 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, students with ID, and seniors ages 60 Presents a series of organ concerts with Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, Ann and older. (313) 872-0279 Kenneth Sweetman and KejWJylsma Arbor. $5.21 and older. (734) 662-8310 PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPANY playing the music of aacfrBfahVris. JAKIBYARD "Book of Days,* by Lanford Wilson, pre- . Franck, and Pachelbel during lent, 12:35 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28, " viewsThursday, April 2-Thursday,; April 9 p.m. Thursdays, March 26 and April 2, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth - ($i5-$20), and regular run Friday' Magic show: IllusionistiDdvid Copperfield takes audiences oh a journey following 12:10 services, 170 E. Ave.; Ann Arbor. $25 rows 1-2, $15 rows Sunday, Apri} 10-May 24 ($20-$25), at through the history and wonder of the "Art of Magic/'with''Dreams and Jefferson, Detroit. Free parking In Ford 3-5. and $10 general seating. (734) 769- the theater, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Nightmares''Friday-Sunday, Mdrch^ Auditorium Underground Garage at the 2999 or http://www.peus.com/kch Special benefit performance 8i p.m. median of Jefferson Avenue at the foot •THOMAS CHAPIN TRIBUTE" ward Ave., Detroit.;Eight performances^ tickets $29-$46.50> call (248) 433- of Woodward Avenue. (313) 259-2206 Saturday, April 11 ($500); (734) 475- With Transmission and an all-star quartet : : ; ; : URSULA OPPENS 7902 -'.-Jr'''••'•''/•' -' -V-' 'v ." ':. ' . l&ib"tf(313) 9M-601 for show times a featuring Ben Abarbanel-Wolff, Tim Flood. Pianist performs a "Beethoven the Colin Stetson and Andrew Kitchen, 9 Contemporary' program, 8 p.m. Friday, p.m. Tuesday, March 31, as part of Mood OPERA March 27, Raokham Auditorium, Indigo night at Bird of Paradise. 207 S. Rackham Building, 915 E. Washington DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday, March 27, at the theater 18845 . College's Chamber Singers, Community p.m. Friday, March 27,10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ashley, Ann Arbor. Cover charge. 21 and Choir, Wind Ensemble, SCoolJAzz and Saturday, March 28, and 10.am! to 5 St., Ann Arbor. $16-$30. (800) 221-1229 With Conductor Robert Bernhardt, sopra Scarsdale, Detroit. (248) 644-8411 older. (734) 662-8310 SCool JAzz PRime, the computer-generat p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Southfield or htlp://www,ums,org no. Nancy DavisBooth, mezz-soprano SRO PRODUCTIONS \ KIMMIE HORNE ed MATS MlDJ Band, and the piano pro- • Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road OWAINPHYFE Hillary Nicholson, tenor Douglas Ahlstedt "The Sunshine Boys,* by Neil Simon, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, gram, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, in the (between 10 and 11 Mile roads), and baritone Nicholas Lorenj performing Friday-Sunday, March 27*29, Burgh Site, As part of "garb night,' 9 p.m. to mid D.L. Harrington's Roadhouse, 2086 Radcliff Center Community Room, 1751 Southfield. In addition to the prints, . a variety of songs from operas Including . on Civic Center Dr., between Berg and night Thursday, March 26. O'Mara's Crooks road (at M-59). Rochester Hills. Radcliff Road (south of Ford Road, paintings, stone, metal, wood and batik *La Boheme,* 'The Barber of Seville;",. • Lahser roads, Southfield. (248) 827- Restaurant, 2555 W. 12 Mile Road, Cover charge. 21 and older: 7 p.m. : between Wayne and Merriman roads), art works, there will be live wildlife such and •Rlgoletto," 8 p.m. Thursday, March 0701 Berkley. Free. 21 and older. (248) 399- Thursday, April 2. Somerset North, Big Garden City. Free admission, donations as bats, turtles and salamanders, $6, 26,8:30 p.iin. Friday-Saturday, March 27- STAGECRAFTERS 6750 Beaver Road and Coolldge Highway. Troy. accepted. (734) 462-4400, Ext. 5218 free for children younger than age 12, '28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 'Lend Me A Tenor* continues through PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Free. All ages. (248) 852-0550/(248) "CREATJVES FOR A CURE" proceeds go to the Michigan Wildlife Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., April 5, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. "Double Your Pleasure* concert featuring 816-2075 First annual event which honors Detroit's Habitat Foundation. (517) 882-3630 father and son pianists Joseph and ^Oetroit.^n^eb; (313) 576-5111 or Lafayette, Royal Oak. Tickets $10-$12, KOQ'S KATZ top creative talent - Ben Moon of Moon- Michael Gurt performing Poulenc's 'http://www.detrbltsymphony.c6m call (248) 541:6430. Performances 8 7:30^11:30 p.m. Saturday. March 28. Kochls Productions, Shelby Newhouse • "Concerto for Two Pianos in D Major;" 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26; Fridays & EASTER. O'Mara's Restaurant, 2555 W. 12'Mile producer/director. Grace Gilcrest of p.m. Saturday, April 4. at the Novi High Saturdays through April 4; 7 p.m. Road, Berkley. Free. 21 and older. (248) '•'• ?-C'0:1^ TL. E'G- E; WXYZ-TV, Lynn Anderson of United Way, Sunday, March 29; 2 p.m. Sunday, April BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY School Auditiorium, 24064 Taft Road. 399^750 John J. Bailey of John J. Bailey and Southfield's 11th annual pancake and Novi. $12, $10 seniors/college students, SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE •5; '•• SHEILA LANDIS AND RICK MATLE THAT BROADWAY BEAT 'Associates, Mickey McGuire and Jimmy sausage breakfast with the Easter $6 children K-12th grade. (734) 451- "Moon Over Buffaio," by Ken Ludw|g, In With sax player Wendell Harrison and A musical revue featuring songs from Northmore of Boulevard Photographic, Bunny, for Southfield residents (fourth 2112. Afterglow at Botsford Inn, 28000 .a dinner-theater format, 6:30 p.m. dinner Rick Matle, 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday. •Evita," "Ragtime," 'Chicago,' and "La and Eileen Wunderlich and Gary grade and younger) and non-residents Grand River, Farmington Hills. and 8 p.m. show, Friday-Saturday, M arch March 29. Bomac's Lounge, 281 Gratiot. Cage Aux Folles," Saturday, March 28, Topolewski, both of Bozell Worldwide - with children attending Southfield UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR'S WIND 27-28 ($19), and as a show only, 8 p.m. Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older; at the Wundergrourid Theatre, 110 S. with emcee Ann Delisi, Thursday, March Schools, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ENSEMBLE AND CONCERT BAND • Friday-Saturday, April 3-4 ($8), at the 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, April 3. Smitty's, Main St. (above ACE Hardware), Royal 26, State Theatre, 2115 Woodward Ave., Saturday, April 4, at the Southfield Civic "Soundsatlon" show features music by college, 18600 Haggerty Road (between 222 Main St., Rochester. Free. All ages. t Oak. $10. (248) 541-1763 Detroit. Entertainment by Stewart Center Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road Stravinsky, Barnes and Vaughan Six and Seven Mile roads), Uvonla. (313) Francke, magician Steve Weikal, the (between 10 Mile and 11 Mile roads), Williams, Capitol Theatre's Pentastar (313) 961-5152/(248) 652-1600 462-4409 Totally UnrehearsedTheater, and fashion Southfield. $8 children, $10 non-resident Playhouse, 121 University Ave., West, MATT MICHAELS TRIO IH) THEATRE COMPANY , DINNER THEATER designers. $35-$ 100, benefits Barbara children, $3 accompanying adult. Windsor, Ontario, Canada. $10, $6 With guest vocalist Judie Cochin, 8- "A Lje of the Mind," by Sam Shepard, Ann Karmanos Cancer institute. (248) Register in person at Southfield Parks seniors and students (Canadian) (519) 11:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. at the through Sunday, April 5, at the McAuley GENITTrS HOLE-IN-THE-WALL 552-8842/(313)961-5451 and Recreation by April 1. Entry by tick 253-7729 or Botsford Inn. 28000 Grand River Ave., ^theatre on the Outer Drive campus of 'Trial By Error,' live'Interactive comedy Farmington. $5 cover waived with dinner MICHIGAN COMMUNITY MUSIC et only. (248) 354-5180 http://www.mnsi.net/~capitol Ohiverslty of Detroit-Mercy. 8 p.m. dinner theater, through June at the (5:30-8 p.m.) plus $5 drink minimum. ASSOCIATION MUSIC AWARDS EASTER EGG HUNT WARREN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA „.• fhursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. . restaurant, 108 E. Main St., Northville. (248)474-4800 7-11 p.m. Monday, March 30, Daisy The fourth annual hunt begins with a With sopranos Ellen Chlckering, Jan Sundays. $10, $8 seniors and students. $39.95 includes seven-course dinner of Duke's, 450 Merriman Road, West land. children's musical program by Marc Albright and 8arbara Wiltsle, 7 p.m. CARL MICHEL GROUP (313)993-1130 soup, bread, pasta, antipasto salad, (734)728^5562 Thomas, 1,000 eggs (stuffed with candy Sunday, March 29. Macomb Center for 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 27. BJwders : IWi MUSKET ; baked chicken, Italian sausage, Italian INDO-PAK CULTURAL EVENT and coupons for prizes) will be hidden the Performing Arts. 44575 Garfield Books and Music, 43705 Crescent : the University of Michigan's student-run steak, vegetables and dessert, the show, Fashion show exhibiting breathtaking around the cemetery office and mau Road, Clinton Township, $17, $15 Boulevard, Novi. Free. All ages. (248) musical theatre group presents •Pippin,' tax and tip. (248) 3490522 elegant dresses, display of arts and soleum grounds, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4. seniors, $5 children ages 12 and 347-0780 or [email protected] a 70s pop/rock musical about the son crafts, authentic mouth-watering finger at the Acacia Park Cemetery, 31300 younger, $13 groups of five or more. JEANNINE MILLER of Charlemagne awf his search for satis YOUTH PRODUC foods, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March Southfield Road (north of 13 Mile Road), (810) 754-2950 Vocalist and flutist performs with pianist faction In life, 8 p.m, Friday-Saturday, TIONS 28, at the International Academy, 1020 . Beverly Hills. (248) 646-4228/(313) Vince Shandor, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. March 27-28, and 2 p.m: Sunday,' March Thursdays, and 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. l E. Square Lake Road, BloomfieW Hills. 564-5310 29, Power Center for the Performing JUNIOR THEATRE Free. (248) 645-4820 , SWIECONKA POPS/SWING Fridays arid Saturdays, Ernesto's, 41661 Arts, 121 Fletcher, Arm Arbor. $12, $7 . "HeWf," 7130 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Plymouth Road, Plymouth. (734) 453 MID-MICHIGAN CAT FANCIERS CAT A Polish Easter breakfast with a perfor BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY RITE BOYS students. (734) 764-0450 March 26-27, arid 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 2002 SHOW mance of Polish Dance Suites, noon With Swlngln' Demons and Starlight im SCHOOL OF MUSIC; OPERA p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 2 p.m. SHAHIQA NURULLAH TRIO With more than 500 cats and kittens Sunday, April 5, American Legion Stitt Drifters, 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, Clutch THEATRE : Sunday, March 29, Ann Arbor Civic 8:30 p.m. to 12:30a.m. Friday. March competing for international national Post, 23850 Military Road, Dearborn Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Pontlac. $8 In . "The Turin of the Screw," based on the . Theatre, 2275 Piatt Road, Ann Arbor. $5 27, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., awards, 9 a.m.-to 5 p.m. Saturday- Heights. $16, reservation deadline advance. 18 and older, (swing) (248) ghost story by Henry James, 8 p.m. for children and students through high Birmingham. Free. 21 and older, school, $6 adults. (734) 994-2300 Sunday, March 28-29, Novi Expo Center, March 28. (734) 981-4365/(313) 791- 333-2362 or http://www.961melt.com ; Thursday Saturday, M?fch 26-28, and 2 (vocal/planb/bass trio) (248) 645-2150 43700 Expo Center Dr., NovV. $7 adults, 2832 • IMPERIAL SWING ORCHESTRA p,m. Sunday, March 29, Lydta •• MARQUIS THEATRE DOC POWELL $5 seniors, $5 youths ages 5-12, bene-' 9 p.m. Friday, March 27, and Friday, April Mendelssohn Theatre, University of "Charlotte's Web," 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, With Paul Taylor, 8 p.m. Thursday, March fits the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society, 3, Cross Street Station, 511W. Cross Michigan, Ann Arbor. $14 and $18, $7 March28, and April'4,18 and 25, and FAMILY EVENTS 26, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. • The Morris Animal Foundation and The St., Ypsilanti. Cover charge. 21 and Students. (734) 764^0450 Sundays, March 29, and April 5,19 and Fourth St., RoyalOak. $25 In advance. Michigan Humane Society. (734) 654- DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA older; 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 26, and Monday-Friday; April 1317, at 21 and older. (248) 546-7610 t 2302 TINY TOTS SERIES Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St„ Ann "Finiah's Rainbow," directed byTony the theater, 135 E. Main St., Northville. RANDY SCOTT $6.50. Children ages 3 and younger will : NEW MORNING SCHOOL AUCTION "Fancy Footwork,* featuring conductor Arbor. Cover charge. 19 and older, Award-winner Judy Dow; Rumelhart, arid a Writer and producer for Anita Baker and not be admitted. (248) 349-8110 The pre-K through 8th grade parent coop Ya-Hui Wang, narrator and host Rheda (swing) (734) 485-5050/(734) 996- set by Broadway set designer Paul Kelly, Patti LaBelle, 7 p.m. Thursday, March MILLENNIUM YOUTH THEATRE CO. erative school hosts a silent and live Becker, and the Polnte Repertory. 8555 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 2^4, and 28, Somerset North, Big Beaver Road >The Brementown Musicians," a staged auction featuring a raffle of two-year Dancers performing a musical version of PINOMARELU 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at the college, arid Coolidge Highway, Troy; Free. All adaptation'of the Brothers' Grinim fairy Expedition lease, vacations, autographed "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," 10:15 Sings international pop standards and . 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor. $12 ages. (248) 816-2075 tale, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays March 21 items, Princess Beanie Baby, NASCAR a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 28, originals in English, Italian, and Spanish, and $15, $5 and $7 for students. (734) LOUIS SMITH TRIO 973-3623 arid 28. at thecenteri 15600 J.L. Hudson driving, balloon ride, large screen TV. and Birmingham Seaholm High School, 2436 6 p.m. Tuesdays through March, Ardo's Dr., Southfield. $5, $4 groups of 10 or more, 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at W. Lincoln St.. Birmingham. $10. (313) Grill N" Chill, 27900 Hoover Road, 9 p.m. to.l a.m. Saturday. March 28. WSU HILBERRY THEATRE Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. •A;Woman of No Importance," by Oscar more. (248) 552-1225 Laurel Manor, Livonia. $55 includes din 576-5111 or http:// www. detroitsym- Warren. Free.Alj ages. (810) 5824)080 . PAPER BAQ PRODUCTIONS ner, drinks, hprs d'ouevres. (734) 420- phony.com . • Free. 21 and older, (trumpet/piano/bass Wilde, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, and trio) (248) 645-2150 Friday-Saturday, April 3-4; "Two . *The Wizard of Oz,* Saturdays and 3331 FREDPENNER AUDITI ON 8/ NO 11C E STRAIGHT AHEAD Gentlemen of Verona/ by William Sundays through Saturday, April 11, RECORD AND CD MUSIC Saturday, April 4, concert at Meadow - ••/•••-•,•••'•:•. S 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Detroit Shakespeare, 8 p.m. Friday. March 27, Historic Players Club, 3321 E. Jefferson COLLECTIBLES EXPO Brook Theatre, Oakland University, : Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2 Ave., Detroit. Noon lunch and 1 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p!m, Sunday, March 29, Walton Boulevard arid Adams Road, DETROIT DANCE COLLECTIVE (at Kfrby), Detroit. $15. (313) 833-1805 p.m; Wednesday, April 1, and 8 p.m. show Saturdays, and i p.m. lunch and 2 . Clawson Knights Of Columbus Hall, 870 Rochester, cancelled! Refunds at point of Auditions for a male dancer to perform . PAUL VORNHAGEN QUARTET Thursday, April 2; 'Of Mice and Men," by p.m. show Sundays. $7.50 includes , N. Main St. (1/2 mile north of 14 Mile . purchase. (248) 377-3300 with the company March to May and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 3-4. Bird John Steinbeck, 10 a.m. student matinee . lunch. (810) 662-8118 Road, 11/2 miles west of Oakland . ' JON ROSS'S "WITNESS THE MAGIC" Aug. 2616 May 1999 by appointment Tuesday, March 31, at the theater, 4743 Mall), Clawson. S3. (248) 546-4527 . SHOW cflty, must be highly skilled in modern of Paradise, 207 S, Ashley. Ann Arbor. ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY TARTAN $5. 21 and older. (734) 662-8310 Cass Ave. on the Wayne State University, SPECIAL EVENTS 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at dance technique and Improvisation and Detroit. (313) 577-2972 BALL the club. 31 N. Walnut St., Mount have training in ballet, auditions will take URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY BUDSON WSU STUDIO THEATRE CANTON PROJECT ARTS Featuring The St. Andrew's Pipe Band, Clemens. $7.50, $5 children. All ages. place during company classes 9:30-11 With Dan Kotton, 9:30 pm. to 1 a.m. "Speed the Plow," by David Mamet, 8 Spotlights the arts with two events, a' Scottish ballroom dancers, and a special (810) 465-5154 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, at Thursdays and Fridays at Forte, 201 S. p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Apfil 2-4, and 2 performance by Empatheatre, an improvi- performance by the Plymouth Players MAGICIAN GORDON RUSS Central United Methodist Church, corner p.m..Sunday, April 5, at the theater sational theater troupe from Ann Arbor, 8 Guild with a Celtic Mystery Oram3, 6 Presents close-up magic at your table, 6- of Woodward arid Adams, Detroit. (313) Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 965-3544 .below the Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass p.m. Saturday, March 28, and the open p.m, cocktails followed by 7 p.m. dinner 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, and and older. (248) 594-7300 Ave., Detroit, (313) 577-2972 ing of "She Be Me.' a louring fine arts Saturday, April 4, The Meeting House, 5:308:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at MARQUIS THEATRE STEVE WOOD TRIO and fine crafts exhibition by women 499 Main St. (at Ann Arbor Trail),. Roger's Roost Restaurant, 3362 Auditions boys and girls ages 8-16 for 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 28. artists of African American, Asian- Plymouth. $45, reservations by Friday, Schoenherr, Sterling Heights. Free. (010) "Hansel and Gretel,* 5 p.m. Saturday, Agape Caffe, 205 Fifth Ave. (at Centc COMMUNITY 979-7550 March 29, Marquis Theatre, 135 E. Main Street), Royal Oak. Free, 25-cent sur THEATER American, HispanicAmerican, and Native March 20. (248) 349 1831/ (734) 454- American ancestry, precedes 7689, or !iUp://www.detroitscols.com. WAOE CARNIVAL St., Northville. Actors will be asked to charge during live entertainment. All recite a short poem of their own choos CHUflCH Of THl OtVINE CWLO Empat heal re's performance with an SPORTS CARD SHOW With rides and games, Friday-Sunday, ages, (sax/plano/bass) (^48) 546-1400 Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Mafch 27, 10 ing, not more than two minutes long. ^Anything Goes," the musical, 7:30 pm. artists reception at 6 p.m, opening cere April 3-19, Gibraltar Trade Center, 15525 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and Performances May 8-June 6. (248) 349- ' FrM*yt-S«turday*, March 27-28, and mony follows at 7 p.m., at the Summit Rancho Road, Taylor. 311 p.m. Mondays- ORGAN 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 8110 April 3-4, end 3 p.m. Sundays, March 29, on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Thursdays, 3 p.m. to midnight Fridays, MU8 TO ,._ Gibraltar Trade Center. 15525 Rancho MICHIGAN THEATRE AND DANCE and April 5, at the church, 1001 N. {west off of Canton Center Road, south noon lo midnight Saturdays-Sundays. Road (tVureka Roa<1 and 1-75). Taylor. TROUPE SHvery Lane (west of Telegraph Road. of Cherry Hill), Canton. Empatlteatre (734) 287-2000 . "BROADWAY THROUGH THE YEARS" (734) 2872000 SOvthof Ford Road), Dearborn $5.50 tickets $10, art exhibit free. (734) 397- Open auditions now through August for With organ player Ron Rhode, 8 p.m. ' «Mt« and atudanti with ID, $4 50 6450 GREENBERG'S TRAIN, DOU.HOUSE & dancers ages 16 and older, by appoint Saturday, March 28, Historic Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road (at Grand Motors and children. (313) 562 1990 CERAMfC DOLL EXPO TOY SHOW ment only 2 p.m. Saturdays. The per CLASSICAL forming arts company regularly appears Rivet Avenue), Redford. $8. (313) 531- ' MCttlTHfMOX PRODUCTIONS Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Apfil 3, 10 a.m. to Featuring mtxifM railroading r.lirvr:, dealer year round. (248) 552-5001 4407 'TNI Zoo Story," by Edward AtbM, 8 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4, aixl 11 a.m. to marketplace, 11 am. to 5 p m. Saturday, AMCftlCAN STRING QUARTET TROY COMMUNITY CHORUS p.m. FrWay-Saturday, March 27-28. nnd 6 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5. Gibraltar Trade April 4, ar>rt II a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Performs a 'Beethoven the "MUSICAL MAGIC Seeks a chorus director for its new sea p.m. Sunday, March 2». Unrvenlty of Center, 15525 Rancho Roan", Taylor. $4. April 5, Novi f >[*) Center, 43700 Expo Contemporary" program, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dave Wagner, radio personality at former son beginning in September. Candidates . MkNianOttrtorn't ROC, off Evergreen Open competition entries accepted Center Dr., Novi. *n, $2 children agri* fi March 29, Rackhsm Auditorium, classical station WQRS, gives a special must be available for Tuesday evening Road Ntween Ford Road and Michigan between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, 12.(248) 34fi!>«00/(410} 795 744/ Rackham Building, 915 E, Washington organ performance with flautist Suzanne rehearsals from 7:30-9:30 p'.m., two for . Aiwnwt, Dsirtorn. $6. (734) 797-JACK April 2. at the TAN entrance. (847) 223 WILD THING '98 St., Ann Arbor. $16$30. AH ages. (800) Bona, program augmented by the spoken mal concerts In May end December, end word, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at PJQPJTH ROStDALf PARK PLAYER* 8555/1734) 287-2000 The 15th anm/al Michigan Wildlife Alt 221-1229 or http://www.ums.org COLLAGE VI festival features 60 nationally acclaimed ATLANTIS ENSEMBLE various other local community engage Nardin Park United Methodist Church, *Onc« Upon a Mrttreae." 8 p.m. Friday ments. Candidates should send their |T, March 27-28, •pagrwtti dinner A concert spotlighting So. hook raft wildlife and environmental artists. 4 9 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, Kerrytown Please see next page iSli hy'-tP' :-.v»j/:v?.;ay •• Hii iij idttii.-'^: .iBiSi «PM^VI (OF* NOW) : The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 im^mamm§i^smmmmmm ir«l';:;VUS-4-^'^ifti^^^t^^^^a Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin; two weeks in advance to the Observers Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 • ••tIMIIMIXIIIIIItMIKIMtlMIIIIMXIIIIMXItMMXItlHlOIIIII Ill )11( •••••< I !••)• Ml >l 1111)11111)1111)11 •• •!» Continued from previous page Detroit. $8 students/advanced sales, 10 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Library (810)731-1750 Oak. Free. 21 end older, (blues) (248) Woodward Ave., Detroit, $5,18 and , - 29887 W. 11 Mile Road (west of $10 at the door. (313) 577-4273 Pub, 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. JUUE FOUNTAIN 5434300 older, (sur'/rpckabilry) (313) 833P0OI Mlddlebelt Road), Farmington Hltls. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 349-9110 8 p.m. Friday, April 3. Coffee Studio, 600 MEDICINE HAT or MajeStickC#aol.cofTj , (248)476-8860 COMEDY AUSTIN LOUNQE LIZARDS W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. Free. All 10 p.m,-2 a.m. Wednesdays in March THE SI(ATAtlTES =te 8 p.rh. Sunday, March 29, The Ark, 316 ages, (acoustic) (734) 416-9288 and April, Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 With Let's Go Bowling and The Articles, WORLD MU8IC JD'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTER S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $12.50, Ail ages, FRANKLIN STREET BLUES BAND Telegraph Road (one Woe* north of Five 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, The Majestic Open mlc comedy, night with MaryAnn (goofball acoustic quintet) (734) 761- 9 p.m. Friday, April 3, Fox and Hounds, Mile Road), Redford. Free. 21 and older: Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit; THE ARTICLES DeMoss and Ernie Douglas 'the . 1451 or http://www.a2ark.org 1560 Woodward Ave./Bloomfield Hills, (rock) (313) 5334477 . $13.50 in advance, partial proceeds be/* 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Memphis Acoustic Terminator,* 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, JOCE'LYN B AND THE DETROIT free. All ages, (blues) (248) 644 4800 MEPHISKAPHELES efit Expedition inspiration helping to"'/, Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. March 31, at the club, 31 N. Walnut St., STREET PLAYERS GRR With Beauty School Dropouts. 6 p.m. combat breast cancer. 18 arid older., v Free- 21 and older. (Jamaican jazz/ska) Mount Clemens". Cover charge. 18 and 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Soup Kitchen 10 p.m; Friday, Aprif 3, Library Pub, Friday, March 27; The Shelter below St. (ska) (313) 8339700 ^. (248) 543-4300 older. (810) 4655154 Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 Andrew's Hall, 431E. Congress, Detroit. SKULL8UZZ PACO DE LUCIA AND HIS FLAMENCO JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older, arid older, (rock) (248) 349-9110 $9 jrt advance. All ages. (313) 961-MELT With Harms Way, Stepchild and Lucky., 8 SEXTET Vic DiBitetto, Derek Richards and Joey (blues) (313) 259-2843 GETAWAY CRUISER or http://www.961melt.com p.m. Thursday, March 26, The Palladium 8 p.m., Saturday, March 28. Hill Bielaska, Thursday, March 26 (free), and GEORGE BEDARD AND THE With Vetour 100 arid Scratching Post, MR. FREEDOM X Musk: Qlyb, 17580 Frazho Road, ,-. Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor, Friday-Saturday, March 27-28 ($12); Joey KINGPINS f ; 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Blind Pjg, 10 p.m. Friday, March 27. Coyote Club, Roseviile. Cover charge. 18 and older; - $20-530. (800) 221-1229 or Kola and Joey Brelaska, Thursday, April 2 9 p,m.,Friday, March 27, Soup Kitchen 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor, $5.19 1 N, Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 (rock) (810) 778*404 http://www.ums.org (free), and Friday-Saturday, April 3-4 Saloon, 1585 Franklin St, (at Orleans). and older, (pop) (734) 996-8555 and older, (rock) (248) 332-HOWL SPACE MONKEYS MARTIN HAYES AND DENNIS CAHILL ($14), at the club above Kicker's All Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. GOVERNMENT HONEY MISS BUSS 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Mill Street Irish fiddler and guitarist perform 8 p.m* American Grill, 36071 Plymouth Road, (rockabilly) (313) 259-2643 9 p.m. Sundays in March and April, and Celebrates release of CD with party and Entry below Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Saturday, March 28, The Ark. 316 S. Livonia. 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. and BUGS BEDDOW BAND Friday, March 27-Saturday, March 28, performance, and special guest Pontiac. $10 in advance. All ages, (alter Main St., Ann Arbor. $15. All ages. 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 8 p.m. 9:30.pirn, to 1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 Telegraph American Mars, 9:30 p.m. Friday, March native rock) (248) 333-2362 or (Irish) (734) 761-1451 or Sundays for new talent/Third Level April 3-4, Bachelor's, 1967 Cass Lake Road (one block north of Five Mile 27, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann http://www.961melt.c6m v http://www.a2ark.org improv. (734)261-0555 Road, Keego Harbor. Cover charge. 21 Road); Redford. $3. 21 and older, (rock) Arbor. $5.19 and older, (pop) (734) 996- SPINY ECHNODERMS IMMUNITY JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S and older, (blues) (248) 682-2295 (313)5334477 8555 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, Bo's Bistro, 10 p.m. Friday, March 27, Library Pub, Joe Delion, 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. NORMA JEAN BELL AND THE ALL COREY HARRIS RICK MONROE 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. 21 and. 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 Friday-Saturday, March 27-28 ($12, STARS 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3. Blind Pig, 206- 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Borders older, (rockabilly) (248) 33S6200 .-' and older, (reggael (248) 349-9110 $24.95 dinner show package), and 7 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $10 in Books and Music, 34300 Woodward SPONGE p.m. Sunday, March 29 ($10, $20.95 Saturdays through June 27, Bacci advance. 19 and older, (blues/rock) Ave., Birmingham. Free. All ages; 7 p.m. With Jeffrey Allen and the Soulshakers, dinner show package); Maryellen Hooper, Abbraccl, 40 W: Pike St., Pontiac. Free. (734)996^555 Wednesday, April 1, 30995 Orchard L >e Marshall Lew, Tiles, Killing Floor,- > FOLK/BLUEGRAS8 8:30 p.m. Thursday. April 2 ($10, $20.95 All ages, (variety) (248) 253-1300 THE HATCHETMAN Road, Farmington Hills, Free, All ages, Watership Down, Circle of Kunfusion, . dinner show package), and 8:15 p.m. LISA HUNTER BENNY AND THE JETS 9 pirn. Tuesday, March 31, Memphis (singer/songwriter) (248) 203- Purple Curtain, Halloween, R-Gang, and 10:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday. April 34 0005/(248) 737-0110 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 27, 9 p.m. Sundays through April 26, Buck's Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Father Black, Robb Roy. Illegal, Syrani, ($12, $24.95 dinner show package), HMR, Speedball, Mothertoad, Face; - Lonestar Coffee. 207 S. Woodward Ave., Place, 23845 W. Warren Road (one Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 543- ROBERT NOLL AND THE BLUES 5070 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. (313) Ritual and Something Said perform as. Birmingham. Free, All ages; Hosts open block east of Telegraph Road), Dearborn 4300 MISSION 584-8885 part of a benefit for Cammi's Cause, an mic night, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Heights. Free. 21 and older, (rock) (313) HOWLING DIABLOS 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, organization that aids runaways, noon Gargoyles Coffeehouse, 7 N. Saginaw, MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE 274-6005 or With Gangster Fun and Seraphin, &8:30 Moby Dick's, 5452 Schaefer Road, Saturday, March 28. The Palladium .- Pontiac. Free. All ages, (acoustic Claudia Sherman, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, http://members.tripod.com/~BennyJet/ p.m. Saturday, March 28, Magic Bag, Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 and older; 9 Muslc Crub 17580 Frazho Road. ,: folk/pop) (248) 642-2233/(248) 745- March 26 ($7), 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 BETTER DAYS 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $6 In p.m. Sunday, March 29. Hamlin Pub. 741 r RoseviHe. $10 in advance, All ages. . 9790 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28 ($10), advance. All ages; With 60 Cycle Hum S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Cover 10 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Coyote (rock) (810) 77&6404 at the club, 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. featuring Dana from the Motor Dolls, charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Wednesday- JAMES KEELAGHAN Club. 1 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover SUGARSMACK With Vance Gilbert, 8 p.m. Thursday. (734) 99&9Q80 charge. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Thursday, Jake Smith from 8rothers From Another Thursday, April 1-2, Longshots, 27189 With Season to Risk, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann SECOND CITY April 2, Library Pub. 42100 Grand River Planet, Tom Harmon and Peder Seglund, Grand River Ave., Redford. Cover charge. March 26. The Shelter below St. .,; Arbor. $12.50. All ages. (734) 761-1451 "Down River Dance," 8 p.m. Wednesdays Ave., Novi. Free. 21 and older, (rock) both of Down with Hatred, and Brian 21 and older, (blues) (313) 581- Andrew's Hall, 431 £. Congress, Detroit. MICHAEL KRIEQER ($10), Thursdays ($10) and Sundays (248) 332-H0WL/(248) 349-9110 Smith of Black Mali, and the Nathan . 3650/(248) 814-8109/(313) 5339350 $6. AH ages, (alternative rock) (313) *" ($10), and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. BIZER BROTHERS Whitt Band, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28. PAIN STATION 8 p.m. Friday. March 27, Universalis! 961-MELT or http://www.961melt.corr> Fridays ($17.50) and Saturdays Magic Bag in Ferndale. $6 in advance. With Burner and Sounds Like, 9 p.m. Unitarian Church of Farmirtgton, 23501 9:30 p.m,-l:30 a.m. Friday. March 27- TODDTHIBAUD Halsted Road (between Grand River ($19.50). through spring, at the club, Saturday, March 28, Pages. 23621 18 and older, (funk/rock) (248) 544- Friday, April 3, JD's Entertainment 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29. Clutch \ Avenue and 11 Mile Road), Farmington. 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) Farmington Road, Farmington. Free. 21 3030 or http://www.themagicbag.com Center, 31 N. Walnut St.. Mount Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac, $6 in $8, $4 seniors and students. (248) 542- 965-2222 " and older. (pop) (248) 47 7-0099 INCUBUS Clemens. Cover charge. 18 and older, advance. AH ages. (248) 333-2362 or 5732 SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER BLACK FUZZ With Ultra Spank and Forge, 7 p.m. (rock) (810) 465-5154 http://www.961melt.com JANKRIST 7:30 p.m. Friday. April 3, The Ark. 316 S. 10 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Library Pub, Monday, March 30, The Shelter below PAKISTANI TAMBOURINE 8:30 pjn.-12:30 a.m. Mondays in March THIK 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $17.50. All ages. 35230 Central City Parkway. Westland. St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Celebrates release of CD with party and Jimmy's. 123 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe (734) 761-1451 Free. 21 and older, (alternative rock) Detroit. $6 in advance. All ages, (rock) and April, Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 performance, and special guests Tap . Farms. Free. 21 and older: 8:30 p.m. (734)421-2250 (313) 961-MELT or Telegraph Road (one block north of Five Root. Riot in Progress, Beneath Life ar)d Wednesday. April 1, Royal Oak Brewery, BLUE CAT WITH KEN MURPHY http://www.961melt.com Mile Road). Redford. Free. 21 and older, MUSEUMS AND (rock) (313) 5334477 Stun Gun. 9 p.m. Friday, March 27. JD^s 215 E. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 9 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Fox and INSANE CLOWN POSSE TOURS STEVE POLTZ Macomb Theatre. 31 N. Walnut St.. and older, (folk) (313) 861-8101/(248) Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. With Myzery and Twiztid, 7:30 p.m. Friday. April 3, State Theatre. 2115 Of the Rugburns. who co-wrote "You Mount Clemens. $8. 20 and younger, $6. 5441141 DETROIT HISTORICAL Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages, (blues) Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $12 and $15. Were Meant For Me" with Jewel, 9:30 21 and older, (rock) (810) 465-5154 DEL MCCOURY BAND MUSEUM/SOCIETY (248) 644-4800 All ages, (rap) (313) 961-5451 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Blind Pig, 206- 3-SPEED * With RFD Boys. 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, •Remembering Downtown Hudson's" BLUE-EYED SOUL IVY 208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $6 in 9 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Cross Street The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. exhibit, a nostalgic look at what made With Son of Adam, 9 p.m. Thursday, April With Steve Poltz of the Rugburns. 6:30 advance. 19 and older; With Ivy. 6:30 Station. 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. $13.50. All ages, (bluegrass) (734) 761- the Hudson's downtown Detroit store an 2, Cross Street Station, 511 W, Cross p.m. Friday, April 3, The Shelter below p.m. Friday. April 3, The Shelter below Cover charge. 19 arid older, (rock) (734) 1451 or http://www.a2ark.org icon of the city's prosperous era, runs St., Ypsilanti. Cover charge. 19 and St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E.Congress. St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Congress. 485-5050 CHARLIE MOSBR00K through December; "A Community older, (rock) (734) 485-5050 Detroit. $8 in advance. Ail ages, (pop) Detroit. $8 in advance. All ages, (pop) TOTALLY OISTURBED 8-10 p.m, Saturday. March 28, Espresso Between Two Worlds: Arab Americans in BLUE RAYS (313) 961-MELT or (734) 996^555/(313) 961-MELT or With One Bad Apple and Red Letter..8 Royale Caffe, 214 Main St., Ann Arbor. Greater Detroit.' exhibit focusing on 9 p.m. Friday, April 3, Soup Kitchen http://www.961mett.com http://www.96imelt.com p.m. Sunday. March 29, Palladium Music Free. All ages. (734) 668-1838 Arab Americans and their daily life after Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), JILL JACK ARCHER PREWITT Club. 17580 Frazho Road, Rosevilte. ; BILL STAINES settling in the Detroit area, runs through Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, Keyboardist/guitarist for Sea and the Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (810) 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Off- the end of September, at the museum, (blues) (313) 259-2643 Smitty's. Main St., Rochester. Free. All Cake, performs with The Bells featuring 77&6404 ' the-Wall Acoustic Coffeehouse at St. 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Kirby), Detroit. BRIDGE ages, (roots rock) (248) 652-1600 former Revolting Cocks member Chris William parish hall, 531 Common, Walled Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Thursday, Connely. 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, TRUTH Lake. $10, $20 family. $7.50 student. Wednesday-Friday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2-Saturday, April 4. Bullfrog Bar and JIMMIE JACKSON AND THE BLUES Magic Stick in the Majestic complex, 9:30 p.m. Friday. April 3, Bo's Bistro. 51 (248) 624-1421 Saturday-Sunday. Free admission Grill, 15414 Telegraph Road (one block CONNECTION 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $6 in N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. 21 and older, Wednesdays;.$3 for adults, $1.50 north of Five Mile Road). Redford. $3. 21 9 p.m. Wednesday. April 1. Fox and advance. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 833- (rock) (248) 338-6200 seniors and children aged 12-18. free for and older, (rock) (313) 5334477 Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave., POOL or [email protected] UNIVERSAL STOMP children ages 11 and younger Thursdays- BROKEN TOYS Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages, (blues) PURPLE FLY With Porn Flakes. Victim and Circle of Sundays. (313) 833-1805 9 p.m. Thursday. March 26, Memphis (248)644-4800 POETRY/ 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 27-28, Confusion, 7 p.m. Sunday. March 29. the DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. NIKKI JAMES AND THE SPOKEN WORD Union Lake Grill and Bar, 2280 Union Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E,. I MAX movies showing indefinitely Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 543 FLAMETHROWERS Lake Road, Commerce Township. Free. Congress. Detroit. $5 in advance. All include: "Super Speedway.* 10 a.m. and 4300 10 p.m. Friday. March 27, Library Pub, AURORA LEVINS MORALES 21 and older, (rock) (248) 360-7450 ages, (rock) (313) 961-MELT or 11:10 a.m. Mondays-Fridays; and BRUTAL TRUTH 35230 Central City Parkway, Westland. Brings the program. "Remedios: LAURA RAIN http://www.961melt.com •Special Effects.* 12:20 p.m. a,.d 1:20 With Soilent Green, 6 p.m. Friday, March Free. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Saturday, Medicine Stories from the Lives of 9 p.m. Thursdays, March 26 and April 2. VAGRANT Puerto Rican Womerf and Our Kin." 1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; at the museum, 27. The Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall, March 28. Kodiak Grill. 45660 Mound Moby Dick's, 5452 Schaefer Road. With Mount VooDoo and Elephant Ear. 9 p.m. Sunday, March 29, The Ark. 316 S. 5020 John R (at Warren Road), Detroit. 431 E. Congress, Detroit, $8 in advance. Road. Utica. $2. 21 and older, (blues) Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 and older, p.m. Thursday, March 26. JD's Main St.. Ann Arbor. $5. All ages. (734) $6.75 for adults. $4.75 for youths 317. All ages, (rock) (313) 961-MELT (734) 421-2250/(810) 731-1750 (blues) (313) 581-3650 Entertainment Center. 31 N. Walnut St.. 998-7080 and seniors 60 and older, includes one BUBALUBA MIKE KING BAND Mount Clemens. Cover charge- 18 and screening of an IMAX film, a visit to the With Six Foot Something. 10 p.m. Friday, 10 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Library older, (rock) (810) 465-5154 Exhibit Floor, a live science demonstra March 27. Griff's Grill. 49 N. Saginaw, Pub. 35230 Central City Parkway, REGATTA 69 DANCE tion in the Discovery Theatre and a short Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older. Westland. Free. 21 and older; 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, Magic Stick in the laser presentation. $2.50 for each addi Thursday. April 2, Royal Oak Brewery, Majestic complex. 4140 Woodward Ave.. VAL VENTRO ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE (rock) (248) 334-9292 tional IMAX movie. Discounts available 215 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak. Free. 21 Detroit. $7 in advance. All ages, (ska) 10 p.m. Friday, April 3. Jimmy's. 123 THEATER BUZZOVEN to groups to 10 or more. Hours are: 9:30 and older, (acoustic rock) (734) 421- (313) 833P00L or [email protected] Kercheval. Grosse Pointe Farms. Free. Tuesday-Sunday, March 31-April 5, 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Heidelberg, a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and 215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor. Cover 2250/(248) 544-1141 21 and older, (blues) (313) 861-8101 Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and charge. 21 and older, (metal) (734) 663 KUNG FU DIESEL THE REGULAR BOYS Detroit. (313) 874-7850 Sundays. (313) 577-8400 or 7758 10 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Library 9 p.m. Friday, March 27. Lower Town RANDY VOLIN AND THE SONIC ANN ARBOR COUNCIL FOR http://www.sciencedelroit.org CHISEL BROS. WITH THORNETTA Pub, 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. Grill, 195 W. Liberty St., Plymouth. Cover BLUES TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE'S HENRY FORD MUSEUM-/VD GREEN: 21 and older; 9:30 p.m. Saturday. March charge. 21 and older, (blues) (734) 451- 9 p.m. Thursday. March 26. Longshots. INTERNATIONAL DANCE AND DINNER OAVIS FIELD VILLAGE 28. Bo's Bistro, 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. 1213 27189 Grand River Ave.. Redford Free. An afternoon of international dancing, 9 p.m. Friday. April 3. Lower Town Grill, "Family Fun Month" featt .ifc no -on Free. 21 and older, (rockabilly) (248) RIGHTEOUS WILLY 21 and Older; 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. and live music and dance instruction by 195 W. Liberty St., Plymouth. Cover activities such as a family radio show 349-9110/(248) 33*6200 8 p.m. Sunday. March 29. Memphis March 27 28. Fox and Hounds. 1560 Galata (2-4:30 p.m.), and a homemade Charge. 21 and older, (blues) {734) 451- where they can produce and perform a 1213 LADY SUNSHINE AND THE X BAND Smoke. 100 S. Main St.. Royal Oak. Woodward Ave.. Bloomfield Hills. Free. community dinner of Eastern.European radio play, classic cartoons and/or seri 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Lower Town Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 543 21 and older; 9 p.m Wednesday. April 1, food (4:30-6 p.m.), Sunday, March 29. MARCCOHN als as part of "Automobile in American With Kacy Crowley. 7 p.m. Thursday, Grill, 195 W. Liberty St.. Plymouth. Cover 4300 Fifth Avenue Billiards. 215 W. Fifth Ave.. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Life" exhibit's drive-in theater, "Making charge. 21 and older, (blues) (734) 451 Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Road (1/4 mile south of 1-94), Ann Arbor. April 2, Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Do and Having Fun" with puppet-making, Pontiac. $22.50 in advance. 18 and 1213 LEON RUSSELL Thursday. April 2. Hamlin Pub. 741 S. $12. Reservations by Friday, March 20. shadow puppetry, cat's cradle and paper older, (pop) (248) 3332362 or 8 p.m. Friday. March 27. Magic Bag, Lapeer Road. Lake Orion. Cover charge. (248) 698-9527 or [email protected] 21 and older, (blues) (313) 533 airplane-making, and "Take a Trip Down http://www.961melt.com "THE L.A.S.T. FESTIVAL" 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $20. DANCE ENSEMBLE WEST Memory Lane" treasure hunt, weekends 9350/(248) 644-4800/(248) 542 THE COWS With Red September, Acoustic 18 and older, (pianist) (248) 544-3030 'Dance Collection^l998" with perfor throughout March at the complex, 9922/(248) 814-8109 or With Vaz and The Plumb Bobs, 9 p.m. Terminator, Culture Bandits. Motion or http://www.themagtcbag.com mances by the company's senior and 20900 Oakwood Boulevard (at Village http://www.rockindaddys.com Wednesday, April 1, Magic Stick in the Control. The Down Boyz. Rubber Soul, SAINT ASHLEY Junior divisions. 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Road, just west of the Southfield Majestic complex, 4140 Woodward Ave.. Seks, Cyber Trybe and The Ziffelz on the With The Krinkles and Fletcher Pratt. 9 at the Plymouth Canton High School's Freeway, south of Michigan Avenue). Detroit. $7 in advance. All ages, (punk) main stage. Juxtaposition Rubberband p.m. Friday. March 27. The Sardine Bar. WHISKEYTOWN Utile Theater, 8415 N. Canton Center Dearborn. $12.50 adults. $11.50 seniors (313) 833P00L or [email protected] Timmy, Angie Aletha. Rhonda Parks, 8ob 1548 Franklin St.. Detroit. Cover charge. With Fastball. 8 p.m. Friday. March 27. Road (at Joy Road). Canton. $9. (734) 62 and older, $6.25 for kids ages 5-12, DETROIT BLUES BAND the Singing Bass Player, Soulistic MCs 18 and older, (moody pop) (313) 567- 7th House. 7 N. Sagin3w. Pontiac. $10 420-4430 and free for children younger than 5 and 9 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Fox and and Jimmy Doom in the Iguana Lounge. 4955 in advance. 18 and older, (roots members. Group rates available. Museum MICHAEL FIATLEY'S LORD OF THE Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. art and poetry with John White, Jeff KEITH SAXTON rock/pop) (248) 335-8100 Of open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (313) 271- DANCE Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older. Hocking and Cindi St. Germain, and 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday. March 20. and http://www.961melt.com 1620 8 p.ni. Tuesday Friday, March 31-Aprii 3, (blues) (248) 644-4800 activists, vendors and music tables m with the Poor Boys. 7-11 p.m. Saturday. MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN the lobby around the bar. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4. and March 21. and Friday. March 27, VICTORIA WILLIAMS AND THE HISTORY Saturday, March 28, JD's Macomb 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 5. Fox BIQ JOHN DICKERSON AND BLUE O'Maras. 2555 W. 12 Mile Road, ORIGINAL HARMONY RIDGECREEK "A Communion of the Spirits: African Theatre, 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Berkley. Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. CHAMBER DIPPERS American Quilters, Preservers and Their Clemens. $6. 18 and older. (810) 465- 3996750 $10-$60. All ages. (313) 9836611 9 p.m.Wednesday, April 1. Soup Kitchen With Chris Stills. 8 p.m. Thursday. March Stories" exhibits featuring 175 pho 5154 or P.N.A. CENTENNIAL DANCERS Safoon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), 26. The Ark. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. tographs of varying sizes, a selection of http://www.detroitmusic.cdm/static The 18lh Annual extravaganza dance Oetroit. Cover charge, 21 and older, SENSITIVE CLOWN $17.50. All ages, (singer/songwriter) the surveyed quilts, interpretive panels, LEFTOVER SALMON recital with the Polish Centennial (blues) (313) 259-2643 With The Velvet Jones. 10 p.m Saturday. (734) 761-1451 or and a limited amount of other artwork 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Magic Bag, Dancers, tho Radomianle Polish Folk JOHN DOE March 28. Griff's Grill. 49 N. Saginaw. http://www.a2ark.org related to the quilters, through Sunday, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $15 in Dance Ensemble, and The Emil Zapalski With Verbow, 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 31. Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older, June 7. The exhibit features area quilters advance. 18 end older. (Deadhead) (248) Band, 2 p.m. Sunday. March 29. The Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall. 431 (pop) (248) 334-9292 and celebrity Quilters such as Maya 544-3030 or JOHNNY WINTER Clarenceville High School, 20155 Angelou, Rosa Parks, Bernice Johnson E. Congress. Detroit. $8 in advance. All http://www.themagicbag.com With Mudpuppy, 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, Mlddlebelt Road, Livonia. $6 in advance. ages, (rock) (313) 9G1 MELT or SHAG Reagon. Faith Ringgold. Sonia Sanchez LIQHTNIN' CREOLE The Majestic. 4140 Woodward Ave., $7.(734)4537161 http://www.961melt.com 8 p.m. Saturday. May 2. Magic Bag. and Alice Walker; "The Life and Times of 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27 28. Detroit. $20 in advance. 18 and older. STRE8: POPACTION DUNGBEATLES 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $5 in Paul Robeson" exhibition featuring The Roadnouse, 24276 Hall Road. (blues) (313) 833 9700 or 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 3 4, Power advance. 18 and older, (funk) (248) 544 records, photographs and paintings on 10 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Mount Clinton Township. $2. 21 and older, http://www.99music.com Center for the Performing Arts, 121 3030 or http://www.thcmagicbag.com loan from private citizens and from the Chalet, 4715 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak. (blues) (810) 4637133 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor, $i&$35. (800) collection of tho MAAH. runs through Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 549- THE LOOK SHIFT WITCHDOCTORS 221-1229 or http://www.ums.org 2929 With Stanford Prison Experiment and Tuesday, June 30, at the museum. 315 10 p.m. Saturday. March 28, Library 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Karl's . WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY DANCE E. Warren Ave. (at Brush Street). THE REV. MARC FALCONBERRY Pub, 35230 Central City Parkway. Man Will Surrender. 6 p.m. Saturday. Cabin. 9779 N. Territorial Road, COMPANY Detroit. Museum hours 9:30 a.m. to 5 10 p.m. Friday. April 3. Library Pub. Westland. Free. 21 and older; 9:30 p.m. March 28. The Shelter below St. Plymouth. Free. 21 and older, (blues) Presents •Rebounding," the 69th annual p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. $3 for adults 35230 Central City Parkway. Westland. Friday-Saturday. April 3 4, Union Lake Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (734)4558450 spring concert of dance, featuring chore ^nd $2 for children aged 12 and younger. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (734) 421- Grill and Bar, 2280 Union take Road. $6 In advance. All ages, (rock) (313) 2250 961 MELT or http://www.961melt.com ography by Garth Fagan, Eva Power and (313) 494 5800 Commerce Township. Free. 21 and older. WORKHORSE Linda Cleveland Simmons, Fagan chorea FOOLISH MORTALS SILENCERS (rock) (734) 421-2250/(248) 360-7450 With El Carbon, 9 p.m. Saturday. March graphed the Btoadway musical "The Lion 10 p.m. Friday, April 3, Kodiak Grill, With Satan's Satellites and Lordz of tho POPULAR MUSIC JIM MCCARTY AND MYSTERY TRAIN 28. Cross Street Station. 511W. Cross 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Cover Highway. 9 p.m. Friday. March 27. Magic King,' 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 27 9 p.m. Friday Saturday, March 27-28. St., Ypsilanti. Cover charge. 19 and charge. 21 and older, (alternative rock) Stick In the Majestic complex. 4140 28. at the Bonstelle Theater, on campus. THE ALL1QAT0RS Memphis Smoke. 100 S. Main St.. Royal older, (rock) (734) 485 5050 • M(©F*) The Observer & EccentricfTHVBSDM, MARCH 26,1998 •fesifv^^^^^ j*-x ^¾¾ *. 1. 'n., } S IS In the opening that you love even when common They are a clever study in con sell obviously hasn't shied away TICKETS credits of "Wild sense tells you otherwise. "Wild trasts, from the former's raccoon- from nude scenes (can you PHASE Things" a Things" treats its one-dimension eyed makeup and arm-length reniember a movie where she swooping cam-' al characters and hokey plot so tattoos to Richards' sexy turn as didn't bare her ^breasts?). She era peers down sincerely that you can't help but a bad little rich girl who throws plays Richards' witchy mother, on alligators get swept into it, ' ' , herself at Sam. who hasher own reasons for see wallowing in the Blue Bay, Florida, is a modern- To give away more would spoil ing Dillon's character take a fall. everglades, over day Peyton Place where you fall what jabnie viewers will find the . As,a family lawyer, Robert the aluminum into one of two categories; coun-; most visceral 'film experience Wagner representsJJL>e kind of roofs of trailer try club ortrailer trash. Whenevr since ^Pulp Fiction" and "Seven." wboderiness inherent inVri08t of parks, past mod er these worlds collide, you know Guilty pleasures? You bet. . Blue Bay's men/the ver5thing est bungalows, murder WUl result. that makes the {tudly Sam c AWrV and finally to MONAQHAN v While, the young actresses acter so popular. the,mansions of • Here two high school girls have only worked in this kind of You get the sinse throughout the rich and from opposite sides of the tracks schmaltz, Dillon and Kevin . the film that McNaughton is . famous, which is where we really join to accuse Sam (Matt Dillon), Bacon (as the crusading police standing just outside the frame want to be, where we've evolved their high school guidance coun detective intent on busting Sam) wearing a wicked smirk. He did .to;Orhave.we? selor, of rape. The movie leaves it should probably know better. Yet it in bis paeudo-verite "Henry: "Wild Things" compares.the unclear whether he did it or not, they play it straight, as if they're ; Portrait of a Serial Killer" and animal-like ferocity that leads to setting in motion a chain of reciting James M. Cain instead again here, creating entertain murder and deceit in a wealthy deception so complex that even of McNaughton's copy of a copy ment from the most unsettling of Florida yachting community. the most die-hard mystery fan of a copy of "Double indemnity." scenarios. JOHFAKMER Directed by John McNaughton, will have trouble unraveling it; You know you're getting old Unlikely Conspirators: Waiting outside the Glades this way-hip mix of sex, violence when Dillon and Bacon serve as The girls are Neve;Campbell John Monaghan welcomes and bizarre plot twists is the (from "Screams" 1 and'2) and elder statesmen, but there are Motel, Blue Bay High guidance counselor Sam Lorn,' your calls and comments. To year's first true guilty pleasure^. •' Dehise Richards (formerly in the representatives from other gen bardo (Matt Dillon) and Blue Bay outsider Suzie Toller For the uninitiated, a guilty ensembles of both "Melrose erations as well. leave John a voice mail message, (Neve Campbell) make unlikely conspirators in "Wild pleasure is the kind of movie Place" and "Starship Troopers") Even in her 60s, Theresa Rus- dial (734) 953-2047 on a touch- tone phone, mailbox 1866. Things." • •'; « T S E I V II i : E f ( 8 X T I I t A sampling of what's playing Main (at 11 Mile Road), Royal 1972). 9 p.m. Sunday, March 29. at alternative movie theaters Oak. Call (248) 542-0180 for Francis Coppola's classic account^ MOVIES across metro Detroit as reviewed information. ($6.50; $4 stu of a Mafia family still looks goodv- by John Monaghan. dents/seniors and matinees; $3 25 years later,' with Marlon" Detroit Film Theatre Detroit twilight) Brando in his signature role as* General OWMJ WSHM1J) Vi.MAUiAU(K13) TTTANKffCIS) Institute of Arts, 5200 Wood- "Live Flesh" (Spain-1997). Don Corleone and introducing Al*; WflWHTfl) TWlKKT(l)NV CUK)l(0lflfnuSlKSM)rM] ,. SirgaintOrtra Mf plus WiS Ward, Detroit. Call (313) 833- The latest from Pedro Almodovar Pacino as son Michael, who- wwcwcafaii) oooowuHuimw(i) COOOmHWTIIG(l) 2323 for information ($5.50; ("Women on the Verge of a Ner reluctantly takes the helm. t (bmto«i*i ASGOOOASETtfTSfKU) ; nTANK(PCD) $4.50 students/seniors) vous Breakdown") is a well- South East Michigan Pride 1-:- :•• .;"." :•:• - oiiK*(Qum\munt>w 99(UvonUMiJ r toUtoi AWSTUff«13)_ "Mrs. Dalloway" (Britain- drawn, but surprisingly ordinary, - Abbey Theater, 1-75 at 14 Mile Ftaioo'jsaiJ T»KLd0WSKI(K)XV UroriiMtJit7inBt 1997). Friday-Sunday, March 27- tale of murder, obsession, and Road, Madison Heights. ($10; ktidQmm&mn* TWWIWWaS(PC)KV 81047&U00 QmtiLhati&M CHUKNl2A»IMaAI£ 29 (call for showtimes). When a unrequited love. advance; $15 door) #•' w-woo "•:.HB' -'. OJI7/flWS*Ml -.Atoned vtntty Betas MfcNe Tejeo^SaUUXdVYSideof woman (Vanessa Redgrave) "The Apostle" (USA-1997). "Lilies" (Canada - 1997). 7:45 AWITSAKSI.OO WfCtOMtimmSHQMi AUSWS 99( All SHOWS £ Tfc^WrtSricfrw.- FUS Rrfi on Orinbi Popcorn encounters a man she knew Robert Duvall served as writer, p.m. Saturday, March 28. From FA1YTAU(PC) ;^ HdaythruThwvJjy 11^3)20241 some 30 years earlier, it causes director and star in this story of Canadian director John Greyson BjraainM»tin«oD^ CWKX(0«?lfTftOTC5/W)rM5 WOCiKJCHTS(R) her to reevaluate the path her a preacher who finds his person ("Zero Patience") a gay-themed !JHAH M THE ION MASK • dShowJUrtiepm mmwM rAUEN(R) ConGrvpusShowsDdy* ksdeOaUandMal life has taken. Based on a novel al road to salvation, helped in story set in two different time 244-9*0706 BUUBI0THEK$M00(K13) by Virginia Woolf. part by his wife (Farrah periods: a 1952 prison and a i*r mxxtm S^fKWwrtffHIfc MK.MAC00(K) a M Monwcs(t) 200BanjayGrde Z (France-1969). 7:30 p.m. Fawcett). lakeside French-Canadian vil vCOOOWllHUNtiW(l) TKEMCLBOWSKI(l)NV RUWa(PC) TTTA*:(fCn) MLNKCCUY(KU) tSS-2260 Monday, March 30. Cdsta- "Afterglow" (USA-1997). lage 40 years previous. The' TKWEDMHCSMCEI(PGU} UiHAKHAafKU) mWfTI) NooneuiderageSidrnaedfor movie explores universal themes NV QUKtcaaiMmwnti Gavras' thriller is based on the Julie Christie copped a Best HUSHW1J) THftKLO0WSU(l) KMimtimtttifm WWCSOFADQVE{R)NV real-life investigation that fol Actress Oscar nomination for of tolerance, love, remorse, and •niiAxrcoiou{i) HVSH(KH) revenge. NfPWAAITC W~-:> gmtm^m ^^pmwmu .1,11.1 yji... ,.i,..«, »,j •^^ |v ; '. ' . ' ••• ••••' '^;- •••••'x' •--^^06^1)^4.ifccwIf^/niURSDA^ ••'"'••• (0f*)I7 13 H- - - . 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I mean rock V The Way* went to No. 7 on Bill- - Buy" (Hollywood that opens with the cracking and on "All the Pain Money Can we just wanted to make a per roll, like Elvis and Chuck Berry," : board's Modern Rock charts last jg Records) debut snapping of an old 45. Buy," "F,ire Escape" explores the sonal statement witb our music," hesaid* ^ r.••.'''"•':'•. week and the band is planning.** ed on tne Bill-, The song, Zuniga explains; desire to have a casual relation Zuniga said, "I love Chuck Berry. I try to on touring through Christmas,^ bpard charts at speculates on what; happened to ship. "I don't wanna make you That recording process was emulate Chuck Berry and people After opening for Whiskeytow^^ No. Ill and an elderly couple from Texas mad/I don't wanna meet your completely different than the one at the 7th House in Pontiac on -¾ singer/guitarist influenced by him like Angus 'CHRISTINA who Were reported missing when dad/I don't wanna be your dream for "Make Your Mama Proud,* its Young from AC/DC. I havea lot Friday, March 27, Fastball ^¾¾ * FI/0C0 Miles Zuniga they didn't show up for a family come true," Zuiiiga sings./ - 1996 debut on Hollywood. of respect for rock Jn* roll and return to the area in June witfiSg 4 ••••••••, has already Everclear and Mai-cy Playv** reunion. The woman had An a more upbeat note, the ..'/We. just .tried'to mess around syhere it comes from. We also lis : indulged. Alzheimer's and the husband u with things and really use the ground, _."/-' - ^--^--H: •*r actually immediately booked Scalzo-pehned. Warm Fuzzy ten to blues and country music wasi partially paralyzed from a Feeling" is an ode to Ben studio and experiment. The first and that really filters into the Fastball opens forW/iiskepir aiplane. We played in Phoenix stroke. ':'.'.' record We pretty much just went town at 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, yesterday and we were going to Kweller, the teenage lead singer music." "It's just Tony's (bassist/vocal of the fellow Texas band Radish in and recorded it the way they Fastball is Zuniga and drum at th? 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw, o. drive to Austin right after," Zuni were" Pontiac. Tickets are $10 in ^ ga explained during a phone con ist) idea of what might of hap who wore a Fastball T-shirt in mer Joey Shuffleld's second foray pened. They may have just got his band's latest video, "This time we let the songs into the major leagues. The duo advance for the 18 and older ~i versation March 19. show. For more information; call?* v:"We have a full day of radio ten tired of their jobs and decid The pop noir of 'All the Pain organically grow in the studio; formerly played in Big Car and ed to go in an RV and drove Money Can Buy," however, offers That helped a lot. A song could Zuniga calls their experience (248) S358100 or visit http:If and promotion tomorrow and if www.961melt.com' T« •We drove, we'd be getting in at 11 away. Maybe they went to renew undeniable hooks with the help go in any direction." with recordcompanies "a night their romance," Zuniga said of of vintage-sounding keyboardist, Zuniga cites that experimenta Fastball's website is. http:t f;'i or 12 tonight and just have to go mare." www. hdUywqodrec.com /faiibaW **'* to bed and give up on sleep. But his songwriting partner's idea. odd time changes, horns and cel tion and his band's influences as "Everything that could go After Fastball finished recordr los. reasons for the success of "All the • Just a reminder that tickets;'^ When I saw we were at No. I'll, I wrong did go wrong. I thought for Janet Jackson and Usher//'. said Tm flying.' We were going to ing the song, the Texas-based "It's all about taking risks. Pain Money Can Buy" about maybe not playing music band found put that the couple's This time out we were going for "We try to write from our heart Friday, July 17, at Joe Louis''' professionally anymore and just Arena in Detroit go on sale Satr-'.' : playing for fun." urday, April 4, at all Ticketmasr. All that changed when Zuniga ter outlets. Tick«ts^-«*«-$45;':', traveled to Europe and played in $62.50 and $75. For more inform; Backstage Pass returns #itli to Friars the subway in Paris and at a mation, call TO PROTECT FIRST TIME IN DIGITALLY RE-MASTERED 6-TRACK STEREO SOUND AND SURF. IMPW. WWnMWNrtHfl .ctfl| K'H,:-_LX. ., •!„..„.52H. m , vn pttttmi ttt 0% STARTS FMMKI V\U f \STIA\D \\\C t M Rl I P\RK AMC EASTIAND AMI SOUTHFIELD C(TY xwSIIRUMi aMMMMii HBP W" ^*&^&mm*9*v *^m w* The Observer & JSccen/Wc/THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1998 ^.(1^.-..^44 1¾¾¾¾ ai«ISIisBfe«8»fiilSSai^ . wwWAT Sfr ;'.• COOKING • Plymouth Landing - 340 N. \ BYfiliEANORHEAU) are addictive. Main St., Plymouth, (734) 455- 8|*CLAL WRITER Flying Fish Tavern Haying been trained by Matt 3700, All You Can Eat Fish Pry, 5 Area restaurant trend setter Prentice, Detroit native Execu every Wednesday and Friday r lyiatt.-•Prentice and his Unique Where\ $480 Orchard Lake tive Chef John Arnold is a 12- during Lent, Deep Fried Alaskan' Restaurant Corp., couldn't Bit oh Road, (corner of Maple Road) year veteran of Unique Restau Cod; French Fries or Macaroni & ihe number 13 very long. He West Bloomfieid (248) 865; rant Corp, kitchens; He'll be Cheese, Coleslaw, Breadbasket, >.": ; busy because he doubles as exec opened Flying Fish Tavern in 8888, i -..:v:>- available lunch and dinner, -T West Bloomfieid, restaurant Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. utive."chef and managing partner $7.95. Make reservations now for V number 14, last week, Area food Mpn^ay-Thursday; 11 a.m. to at Flying Fish and Tavern on 13, the Easter buffet, 11 a.m. to 6 ';: 2 a.m. .Friday and Saturday; 3 ies cari reel in some great eats pjti "I like the itovem concept,'' he. p.m. Sunday, April 1,2, cost • Orchard l*ke Rdsd; most; ajftet-!; vp.nV. to midnight Suhday. v $12.95 adults, $6.95 children \i v Mentn Casual neighborhood saicl.? "For people on! the go; we tionately dubbed "restaurjijt offer fast service, but not fast- ages 6-10, no charge children age ''' *bVf<*:' :ii ;V','; :'"' ^:; '^A-Sir.\:^i^'\ f^ityieatery serves^comfort fpodsVwith s#eci$l focus oh food taste. The kitchen chal 4 and under. Ham and turkey, .' ; Architectural and design t^R, lenge is creating something inex-: . ehts of BiiTOingharn-based Marc. fresh patches of. the day? pasta with tomato sauce, mixed V.. T^ierriah removed;^^a^ trappings ," Cbst^Appetizers and dinner pensive that tastes good." ; vegetables, roast pork with *.-V of former eateries at this loc^a*:- ': salads; $4-8; sandwiches and Big Plates are guaranteed to gravy, Polish sausage, rice pilaf, • • tlon. Capital infusion ailowed burger8,$6i6d-7; pastas $7-9; be; "everything larger than life - mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet- big plates, specials and catch except the check." Chef John has cbnversion from well water, for added tohi s very popular Tavern & sour cabbage, sweet potatoes, merly serving the site, ^Q city of the day $9-15; desserts $2- variety of salads and desserts. : : on 13 Southwestern Torte, Siz Water that now tastes good- -4.,. •:•',•;.••:.;sk' -" •- ;•.;•••; ': -:--1. Look for feature introducing the - Bright colors from floor to ceiling Reservations: For parties of zling Steak or Chicken Fajitas six or more only. : $11. Also good bets are the por ' Plymouth Landing's new execu- • give Flying Fish an up-tempo tive chef Chaz West, on April 2. fueling. Well-placed sound Credit cards: 'All majors tion-sized pastas^ all served with i! accepted. warm sourdough bread. A cup of • HospitalityBanquet , breakers reduce noise when the soup, tavern or Caesar salad can Henry Ford Community Col-' place is going full tilt, those be added for $2/ lege -- "Yesterday's Memories clouds on the ceiling - they're and Tomorrow's Dreams," begins,; acoustical tiles. • ^ .: __v _ served with ginger-garlic aioli i- --Each day, a "Flight Arrivals" 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4 in the : j ; and honey mustard "sauces $8 Student Center. Fund-raiser for • Flying Fish IB about food; good board, easily noticed upon enter ; and Veggie Chili, billed as £ chili ing the tavern, announces the the hospitality studies student " food at modest prices. But; it's carnivores will love. It comes purr PHOTO BY DAN DEAN scholarship program features more than that. It's a plape farn-r day's.fresh catches. The "flying topped with sour cream, seal- and flight" theme underscores Fresh flsh: Executive Chef/Managing Partner, John appetizers, beer and wine tast ilies will eAJoy.ffid Stuff has its lions, Jack arid cheddar cheeses ing, art auction of works by own m.enU;8ppt/'';Littl^';Tayer^i.': : the fact that the kitchen daily Arnold (left) and General Manager /Managing Partner, .:^60/;:;^!-;:;>: xvi;:;^';.^^.>' receives fresh seafood, flown in HFCC students and music by ' Burger with:i Fties£Grilled Marc Forrest present Broiled Sole inside the new Fly- the HFCC Trio. For dinner Cheese with Fries,^^ Chicken Tetf- froth the best jBeaports across the ' Naw on; the^burger scene is United States. ing FishTavern. entree choices are Beef Tender ders or Pasta Marinara are. . Whitefish Bu"r jger made with loin Wellington Bordelaise or served with a bottle of root beer \ Fresh Lake 'Superior Whitefish In the model of URC's North ern Lakes Seafood Company in Salmon en Croute with Dill for kids 12 and under. A game served With lettuce, tomato and "The reputation of Foley's for area dining scene will be made Beurre Blanc Sauce. Entrees will room in back makes children of hqrseradishdill cream $6.50. To Bloomfieid Hills, all seafood is served with vegetable, fried rice seafood compares to a Cadillac in with the .freshest ingredients. be served with roasted Yukon «)1 ages happy. Sports fans wont eat light, try it instead of a the auto industry," URC's corpo Prices ipprjipete with national Gold potatoes and mixed vegeta miss a down, face-off, slain dunk turkey burger. Two sandwiches and choice from three sauces: tropical fruit ealsa, Bearnaise or rate chef Jim Barnett remarked. chains, but.'Flying Fish has per bles. Tickets are $35 per person, or homerun. TV monitors carry are flavorful , newcomers: 'Man-up-front at Flying Fish Tav- sonality On the floor,wit h compe call (313) 845-9651. The college Fox Spirts programming, Grilled Garden Vegetable Wrap roasted garlic Provirical arid can be prepared broiled, grilled, ern is general manager Marc tent and friendly wait staff, and is at 5101 Evergreen. j Flying FisK is also a gathering $7 and Ahi Tuna Melt, prepared Forrest^':; Over the last three in the food, made from scratch by Sponsors include: Mary Den- spot, a place to kick back with from fr6sh-grilled Ahi tiiria, thick saut^ed, blackened or poached. But portions are downsized from years, he has worked his way up Chef John and his kitchen crew. ning's Cake Shoppe, Westland, friends, after work or later in the sliced tomato and melted chad* from a server at Relish to a man Mamma Mucci's Pasta, evening. There are 40 brews, dar, served open faced on grilled those at Northern Lakes. Special menu recognition has agement position. No time to eat in? All items Miesel/Sysco Food Distributors eight on draft served in 16-ouhce country bread $7. All sandwich Canton, mugs, 172 yard or yard. Atwater es are served with dills and been given to URC's largest "Working tavern-style is fun are available as take-outs. Brewery has made a suds spe housemade potato chips. Chips seafood purveyor, Foley's in because it's different every day," cial, exclusively for Flying Fish.,. from fresh roasted thinly sliced Boston. So, when you see Foley's he noted. If you leave room, American-style pilsners, interna' potatoes fried in canola oil are Boston Sole on the menu, you Marc will convince you that Oreo tional lagers and ales are avail made on-premise daily. Tossed know the meaning. Cheesecake is the best dessert! MITCH able by the bottle. Woodchuck with Chef John's seasoning, they Flying Fish Tavern's mark on the Hard Cider (sparkling cherry) HOISEYS and non-alcoholic brews are Open 11 A.M. among the broad selections. GROUP LEADFRS Businessmen's Lunches DINNERS /o™ »6.95 .. URC's wine director Madeline l.c.iin Hou Inn C«m Otiisc lor FROM »5.95 Triffbn has made her imprint RESTAURANT FREE FASHION PRIME ISOW APPEARING...L1VE with modest, but savvy, value- Call Your Local Independent THE SHOWCASEMEN Fine Indiarr Cuisinej_Cocktails SHOW RIB oriented wine selections. Cruise Specialists Buy OnVEnfree and Receive a 2nd DINNER WEDNESDAYthropyh SATURDAY Bob & Rita Pnlewskl Entree of Equal or Lesser Value... Thursday COCKTAIL HOUR ' 7'.'- Frequenters to f avern on 13 in One Starling . MON. ihruujh FRI. coupon •12.95- 4-7 P.M. DAILY ". Beverly Hills max see some simi CRUISeOfE per party •;'•••.• at: ".' 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