Red Holman celebrates 40th anniversary, C5 Clreck out the coupons inserted i m today's issue o( you home- • delivered Observer and save an | average $20 to $30 a week on you : • grocery bil For home-deirvery, please ! •can 591-0500 ; Sunday September 7,1997 & PuttingYou In Touch With Yout World VOLUME 33 NUMBER 27 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 74 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS 01997 HomoTown Communication* Ketwork, Inc. Every Sunday starting Candidates cite sign-swiping today, your i The candidates in Westland's mayoral pri Councilman Kenneth Mehl, 50, and woman, whose identity Knudson Observer mary say their signs are being removed by first-time office-seeker Dixie Johnson declined to reveal, said she was being will McNa, 53. paid by an undisclosed Wayne resident, political opponents. Polls will be open 7 a.m. No other issues are on the ballot, and Knudson said. publish to 8 p.m. Tuesday for the election) which has City Clerk Diane Fritz has predicted Even though the woman was "very Cable I TV > H*. t no other issues for voters to decide. that fewer than 20 percent of West- nice" and gave the sign back to Knud Weekly, your guide to BY DARRELL CEEM Could it be all of the above? land's 55,400 voters will bother to vote. son, the great-grandmother said she STAFF WRITER It comes as no surprise that all can One Westland great-grandmother, was nonetheless upset by the incident. complete local cable didates are denying responsibility. BettyAnne Knudson, said Friday she "I thought it was terrible," she said, All three Westland mayoral hopefuls was upset when she caught a woman "and I was very upset and shocked." television listings in an are claiming their campaign signs are Voters will have to decide between fact and fiction on those and many stealing a Thomas sign in front of her Knudson, who said she had placed easy-to-read tabloid being stolen and vandalized in the home on Mohawk. Moreover,-Knudson the sign in the city right of way, said waning days of the primary election. other issues as they go to the polls from format. Listings are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. said the woman claimed she was being she was planning to place it directly in Could it be the candidates are get paid to remove signs. her front yard. localized for your ting nervous, seeking sympathy votes In a sometimes-spirited mayoral race, voters will choose among incum Knudson said the woman also Thomas, seeking a third consecutive community and cable or trying to hurt their opponents? claimed to have friends who were being Could it be they are truly victims? bent Mayor Robert Thomas, 47, former franchisor. Please look for paid to remove Thomas sighs. The Please see CANDIDATES, A4 Cable /TV Weekly in Section F of today's "WTTHTV "m-lrjUV paper. n Fancy /¾^ V'*\ * foot work: *W ^wssSffiKMSis**''"--* >• Barb THE WEEK W$3Fy'*<' "• y V r? Duka w -;,k ^*"« enjoys *• •* Ji.-, * «tP* her time AHEAD mfrr-' in the M '.-, s/v center class. $m . f^K^iZ Cars galore: The eighth
annual Car Show and •*<'J Swap Meet will be 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Sunday at Cen «4»* tral City Park in West- land. For more informa 7 tion, call (313) 326-7222. H ~> t ®* M kfj
MONDAY Moving: Oscar Bdlde does some Pool's cool: Swimming t dancing at the Renter. the $6-. ^^Rfc^'* ""^w* ^^^^^^^BP^^^HPi classes start Monday at L^fe-^ •s .-^ H K> r > V A 'x^^KvU^K? the Wayne I Westland year-Old Westfand resident likes 1¾ fll to 4dm:: \ . :: ;, 1^- l&^fl^BP YMCA, 827 S. Wayne sSaft ^Bcl ^•'•^^^^I^^K- Road in Westland. For ^^Br^S ^ ^y^rPw? ' if HI* '*i information, call (313) ' 'J, H^. % ,1^^^^^ B 721-7044. ^•?,«w« •*• ^K '•''' 1 ^^|^B ^•r '- M -1 TUESDAY T^T* ^^^1 ^^^^V ^ r* «*IA ->*t^^ ^^^^H ^. \ ^^^^H * - ' ^M \ V Time to vote: Tuesday is :;/. S \^^H mayoral primary day in * Westland. Polls will be K (1 ^^^^^^L' open 7 a.m. to 8p.m. ^'-^^^^^^ Mayor Robert Thomas nf^H •Pf4' *> i • * ^ v --..V'/a^M faces challengers Kenneth R^rsC *w -r v.^^H W'JK \i
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"A lot of senior women are Wednesdays, followed by an "We do have a good time," she divorced or they have husbands advanced class from 10:30 a.m. said, "and nobody has to feel who don't like to dance, and this to noon. Dancers don't have to self-conscious about it." >m is great for them," 62-year-old attend every week; they can drop Friendship Center line dancing Kay Heard of Garden City said. in whenever they want. classes cost $1 for beginners and She said her husband doesn't "This is great camaraderie," $2 for advanced dancers per ses like line dancing. Thomas said. "A lot of the sion. Participants must have Heard said she has lost 13 women become friends, and they Friendship Center memberships Friendship Center garners ^ 1¾^ It's the Greatest Tasting ..1 I i^i X, ,'y .,..1-1. .V;'.' ••.' national honors for efforts ^im^i^-r : Outshining senior citizen programs nationwide, The Westland program also won top national •:i Chicken In The World! ; the Westland Friendship Center has captured two honors for best video of the senior event. . national awards for a popular health and fitness For both honors, the Westland event competed WITH program. with hundreds of other entries, national fitness "I am so happy and so proud about this," West- day coordinator Tina Godin said in a letter notify • LESS FAT 'LESS CALORIES S land senior resources director Sylvia Kozorosky- ing Kozorosky-Wiacek of the awards. Wiacek said. "This is a big honor for us." "The time and extra effort that was put into • LESS CHOLESTEROL In a contest sponsored by Mature Market making your National Senior Health and Fitness Resource Center in Libertyville, 111., the Westland Day extra special is most appreciated," Godin Friendship Center earned top honors for the most wrote. "Because of you, many older adults have the creative National Senior Health and Fitness Day chance to become more active and lead a healthier mm event nationwide on May 28. lifestyle." The local event drew 250 seniors and included a For winning the best event, the Friendship Cen 1.9-mile walk, blood pressure checks, a Friendship ter has received $100; a plaque; 100 senior health STAT* PHOTO BY JM JAGDITLD Center luncheon and door prizes. Westland fire calendars; and copies of three senior reference fighters, police officers, city officials, Oakwood books. The center also has received $100 for best Advice! Instructor Fran Hospital representatives and area media joined video. Thomas gives her students the fitness day fun. &SALA0 ...... :....1.99 some suggestions. £ Cup of Soup & Small Dinner Sated- ' - ;'!.- filTE BITE PINNER »2,99 &J.I$.&1 Win0,2 SMe Items and Pita dread & Htwy wtir S^. PARK MEAL DEAL$3,99 i'Cc^e^Zfc Cterfc Dinner with 16 oz. dweraqe .; •, -p: rlUcMlCKEN ShWmCH COMBO ....*4.25 £r3Q Ctijcbri,f Bide itan & 16 oz. leverage 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 2 DINNER 9PECJAL..„.....*0.Od One-year deluxe membership. Full use of all Spa facilities. - One 2 vc. Dark Dinner & One 2 PG. White Dinner Complete with 5We Items and fita vrtw m Honey Butter POKER! iMwmom • $2- $5 *"$5 -$10 & $10 -$20 Good Onlyat Garten City LIMIT GAMES 5035MiddleMtfU. . 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Please arrive early, seating may he limited. r — — Law Offices of Wlwt ym attend ••* ofthttt «*min«rj, you'll | EinheuserA Horkfi.P.C. niNtrt a FKKE, l~bo«r r<>ii*ait»rk>n with an . 2G026 Woodwnrd • Royal Oak, Ml • 48087 I attorney (wart* SlS6)...so ya>« can find out ' The attorneys at Einhcuscr A Flortot speak to area resident* about I iving trusts arKinroprr estate pi anning.They are members I Mfr a Mvf»j rnwt wffl t*»fttt yen*. | of the Anwrican Academy of Estate Planning Attomeys-^erid _<§**'' aWiat" #—m **** • their seminars arc "Informative & easy-io-undmlatoi," Don't Delay * Call (248) 398-1800 Now to Reserve Your Seat! (24-hour Seminar Reservation Line) J2BL m. • •. Sv-rv (KyUi^^i^t. * »*"-i,.. i • gj^U^^^.frt^.w.V,.^ 'iMA WPPIWPPPPPPVPPPI mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 (W)A3 Good care: Toddlers (from left) Chris, Kendall and Ashley spend time on the Kiddie Junction swings with the help of teacher Lucy Green. Enrollees range in age from 6-week-old infants to appeals to many 6-year-old preschoolers. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6p.m. BY KlMBERLY A. MORTSuN With the popularity of children Monday through Friday, STAFF WRITER having been involved in all nutritionally balanced early two decades ago, Pat preschool prior to kindergarten, meals (table food only) are Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos said prepared in an on-site N saw the need for a child their Kindergarten Readiness kitchen by an experienced care service that would provide Program prepares students both staff of ca regi vers. an important element missing socially and intellectually for from most facilities of its kind in kindergarten. the late 1970s - an educational "We have a checklist of goals component. we'd like them to reach such as "There were not a whole lot at knowing their letters, numbers, the time that provided children name, following directions and with an educational experience," using scissors," said Kelly. said Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos. Their daily schedule also Today, the Canton resident is includes outside activities, a the owner of two Kiddie Junction snack and story time. Nursery Schools in the commu The new Westland facility nities of Wayne and Westland gave Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos an with the latter facility open only opportunity to make improve since February - 18 years to the ments on her concepts and ideas month since Arrowsmith- after having the Wayne center Bakopoulos opened the Wayne architecturally designed in 1979. center. Improvements include self-con Speaking from her office locat tained classrooms with bath-, ed inside the new 3,400-square- rooms; more windows; high ceil foot facility on South Wayne ings; a large, spacious kitchen Road in Westland, Arrowsmith- for food preparation; and class Bakopoulos attributes her con rooms under one roof as opposed tinued success to the quality of to a two-building design at the STAFF PHOTO BY JM JAGDFQD care provided for enrolled chil other facility. dren and the certainty parents "My son attended Kiddie Junc have knowing their child is in tion when he was a child," said good hands. Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos, "and he "We make the children here was always giving me feedback feel very important," said Arrow on whether or not he liked the smith-Bakopoulos. activities or the food so. I've had Enrollees range in age from 6.- a lot of input over the years and week-old infants to 6-year-old knew what I wanted out of this preschoolers. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6 building." p.m. Monday through Friday, all Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos said nutritionally balanced meals the school has received positive (table food only) are prepared in feedback from teachers in the an on-site kitchen by an experi area who have had students for enced staff of caregivers. merly enrolled in Kiddie Junc Weekly themes, guest visitors tion preschool and knows babies and field trips (apple orchard, and toddlers benefit greatly from museum) are a few of the pro being surrounded and exposed to gram highlights that attract children of similar age groups. loyal Kiddie Junction clientele. Kiddie Junction also makes The toddler program for chil available a latchkey program for dren ranging in age from 18 children kindergarten-age up to months to 2 1/2 years old 10-years-old. Arrowsmith- includes learning activities, art, Bakopoulos said parents can storytime, singing and naps. drop off their children in the Program director Chris Kelly morning at the center or have said parents are both welcome transportation provided to and and encouraged to visit through from school by Kiddie Junction, out the day and she finds moth "It's very beneficial for work ers and fathers who work in the ing parents who leave for work area take the opportunity to do at 7 a.m. and can't take their so. "Especially mothers with child to school or pick them up infant or nursing children," said after school," said the Kiddie Kelly. Junction owner. Employed under the direction Kiddie Junction understands of Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos for the rigors of a daily schedule and the last 11 years, Kelly coordi is flexible in dealing with par nates all of the programming at ents who can't always make it to the Westland facility while her the center by 6 p.m. "We try to mother oversees programming at accommodate for situations like the Wayne Kiddie Junction. A that and aren't as strict with the mother of three, two of Kelly's rules as some places. We under children are Kiddie Junction stu stand and try to work with par dents in Wayne while her infant ents." child is enrolled at the Westland "I think we provide an impor facility where she works. tant service and not a trivial Arrowsmith-Bakopoulos said type thing," said Arrowsmith- that's not unusual and views the Bakopoulos. "I've enjoyed seeing circumstance as a credit to her kids progress and grow through Kiddie Junction programs. out the years in a positive envi "We have former students of ronment." ours coming back as employees Currently space is available in and we have some that are now all age groups and bringing their own children scheduling/registration informa here," said Arrowsmith- tion can be obtained by calling Bakopoulos. "It's nice to hear Kiddie Junction Nursery School from older students who still at (313) 641-7261 (2134 S. remember us and enjoyed their Wayne Road, Westland): or (313) experience." 595-1222 (4884 S. Wa- e Road, Wayne). Food to be distributed The city of Westland will have • Senior citizens living in Tay its surplus food program at the lor Towers may call their build Dorsey Community Center on ing manager for their day of dis the following dates: tribution. • Palmer, Stieber, Merriman For September, corn flake and Wildwood roads, which is cereal, grapefruit juice, apple known as Norwaync and Oak sauce, figs and beef will be dis Village: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs tributed. day, Sept. 18. Any further questions may be • All other residents excluding answered by calling the Dorsey Precinct 28: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Center's hotline at 5950366. Friday, Sept. 19. Event to help the ailing Wally's Walk & Fun Run will starts at 9:15 a.m., the 5K walk raise money for the American at 9:20 a.m. and the one-mile Brain Tumor Association. The children's run at 10 a.m. Pizza event will be Saturday, Sept. 13, and refreshments will be provid in Merriman Hollow at Edward ed. Mines Park, Westland. Top fund-raisers will receive Proceeds will support research prizes and trophies will bo and patient education and ser awarded to the top finishers. vices. The event will include The event is dedicated to the both a 5K walk and n one-mile late Wally Regula, who was children's run. Detroit Edison, diagnosed with a cancerous the Detroit Edison Foundation, brain tumor in January 1993. He the Barbara Ann Knrmanos fought the disease, but died in Cancer Institute, Little Caesars, December 1993. Pine State Enterprises and W4 His daughter, Donna Zalewski Country FM 106.7 are among of Livonia, is chairwoman. Jacobsons the major sponsors. For more information or for a Birmingham Livonia Rochoslo/ Entrants pay $10 in advance registration form, call (313) 235- (248)6-14-6900 (313)591-76% (248)651-6000 or $15 to register beginning at 8 3730. a.m. on race day. The 5K run SJ hours • Mon-Sat 10-9 • Open Sunday at noon. liMiaMMMii iMMimiiiiiiMiii ".I M Man faces trial Catting your vote in the voting 'h$£^n'*: machine '. pHflllMfy in girl's assault election BY LEANNE ROGERS had known Knoff and his wife - STAFF WRITER both friends of the girl's mother Testifying at a preliminary - since they had often visited the examination Wednesday, a Gar family home over the past two den City girl identified a West- and one-half years. land resident as the man who A 3-year-old boy who had sexually assaulted her last spent the night at the home was month. sleeping in the girl's bedroom. "I'm 100 percent sure it was She said the assailant put tape Matt," said the girl, pointing out over the boy's mouth before she the defendant, Matthew James was sexually assaulted. Knoff, 32. The girl testified the intruder This Is unit 1 sexually assaulted her with his Step 1: Held in lieu of $250,000 cash Cit> of WMlLlnd Wa>n* Count*. M,thig.«a fingers and a knife after having STAFF PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY • Touch the screen to begin voting.. bond since his arrest on Aug. 13 Pnirwy - the day of the incident - Knoff cutoff her shorts. Touch the screen: Diane John of the city clerk's office September9. 1997 was ordered bound over for trial "I was struggling and trying to * demonstrates voting equipment. Voters will use this J>i«inctO| on two counts of first-degree get up. He was holding me so I criminal sexual conduct and one couldn't get up," she said. "I was system to vote in Tuesday's mayoral primary. This is Sample, count of first- degree home inva screaming and trying to talk but the second year the equipment has been used. It has screen Piisi H«ie To Sf gin Voting sion. the tape was over my mouth." been upgraded and officials don't anticipate problems. The girl testified she was The man apparently heard a Pieuous Page End all voting \e»t page awakened at about 8 a.m. by a noise, she said, because he Step 2: - abruptly left, telling her to be noise outside her bedroom. When • To make your selection, gently touch quiet and that he would return. Mayor she opened the door, she said a anywhere in the "candidate's fcM"with VOTE fOft NOT MORE THAN ONE "I laid there. I was scared and Candidates from page Al man grabbed her by the throat the tip of your finger. Diiie Johnson McS.i afraid to move," she adding that and forced her back onto her bed. • Your "selected candidate's box will be Kenneth E Mehl after about 10 minutes she freed Armed with a knife, the man four-year term, said his detrac • Tm not the kind of highlighted. Bobeit J. Thom.is herself and the boy. used duct tape to bind her tors "evidently have a bounty out person who will take • After you made your selection, touch Write in Candidate. hands, she said, then also put The girl said she then went on my signs." 4 next. page.''. tape over her mouth and eyes. out a window in another bed Neither Mehl nor McNa signs, because I know room, across a lower level flat "He said he would kill me. He claimed responsibility and, in what these things cost. Step 3: Previous P.'gc EndUlrotk* Sett p-ipf said he had killed everyone in roof and jumped to the ground, fact, said they've had sign prob And my morals and the house and would kill me," going to a neighbor's for help. lems of their own. •touch "end ail voting" only when you are ready .to finish your voting and leave she said. "I realized it was Matt Defense attorney Mark Kriger "We've lost some signs," Mehl scruples are better Vcu 3te at the eod of the ballot focused on how frightened the the booth; right away." said, adding that he has than some people's.' To Rnish iotinj Pre«.«. ' End ,ill loting" girl had been and that her focus • This recwds your vote. The girl described the man as instructed his campaign support Vou m.i> press Nc«t p.i£e wearing a clear stocking over his wasn't on identifying the sus ers not to bother his opponents' Dixie Johnson McNa to bei^n feiif »iiflj> >ou> biltot head pulled own to his mouth pect. Agreeing that she initially signs. —mayoral candidate and a blue bandanna covering indicated she recognized Knoff "We'v« lost three or four big his mouth. by his voice, she remained signs; they've just vanished," he "I recognized him before he adamant that he was the man said. TAMMIE GRA\TS/STAFT ARTIST taped my eyes. It was obvious. I who sexually assaulted her. But, he said, "I've told every responsible for removing some of recognized his eyes," said the Judge Richard Hammer Jr. one to leave everyone else's signs her campaign signs. girl, who also had recognized his immediately ordered Knoff alone." "I've had a lot of problems," voice. . bound over for "trial and rejected Mehl said he was preparing to she said. "I've had people pulling Under questioning by Wayne any change in the existing bond. circulate a last-minute flier up my signs and putting Thomas County Assistant Prosecutor Knoff is scheduled for circuit focusing on his accomplishments signs in their place." court arraignment on Sept. 17. Ken 'Frazier, the girl said she and qualifications as a former McNa said she believes that 12-year council member and her opponents are simply afraid longtime community activist. that she will become the first "It's all positive on our side," woman elected WeBtland mayor. Mehl, a General Motors Corp. jUManiWfsetvtt %. "They feel threatened by a (USPS $63-530) * engineer, said. Pubbtorf *vwy Sunday tnd Thur*S«y by Otxcrvw & Eocattric* Newspaper. 36251 Sctocfcran, UvonU. MJ woman running," she said. 44150. Periodical po«U9« pUd at LVoni*. Ml 44151. Addntu M mu {«ub*crtpflon, cteng* of KMru*. Form On Friday, Mehl said he was 3569) to P.O. Box 3004. Ltasrta, Ml 48151. TW«P*w» 691-6500. still receiving requests for signs She denied removing any of HOME pEUVEfW SERVICE her opponents' signs. N«w*sUrx}».. pw copy. W* - a move that he said is unusual Cvrl*r_ ..p*r month, $3.60 this late in a primary election. Cirri*- - p*f yav. H3.20 "I'm not the kind of person ...... ywrty, (55 00 "That's highly unusual," he who will take signs, because I AI •oVtrtttlng put*sr*d In ft* W**t9utt ObMrvw It ftibjacl to the oonSOons sUlwJ In ft* ippSctbi* «• ctrt, said. "We feel good. We're get know what these things cost," copitt 64 which u* Vnftto from «r* wtortifing dapt/tmw*. Wnfland OsMrw. 36241 &*v>*cr»rt, Uvonla. M 4S15a (313) S91-230aTr«WMilar4Ot»<4v* r*s«rm *W r^rt ting a lot of good responses." McNa said. "And my morals and Eoe*ntric& td-Ukan ntw no authority'to bind thts rwwiptptr and only pubBotbon of m advwifMmenl thai McNa said she believes that scruples are better than some contlAM final aooaptane* «* •>• ******»"» crt*. • • - mu supporters of Thomas have been people's." f CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING SP0TLI6HT0N: September 15,1997 September 29,1997 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council will hold a Public PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing on September 15, 1997, at 7:15 P.M., in the Council Chambers, at hearing on September 29, 1997, at 7:10 P.M., in the Council Chambers, at Orthodontics the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan for the the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed purpose of holding a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed ktf Josephine Firtazzo. DM.D. ordinance, At the hearing, ail interested persons shall have an opportunity ordinance. At the hearing, all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. The proposed ordinance is as follows: to be heard. The proposed ordinance is as follows: A GRINDING HALT To solicit public comments on the necessity of reconstructing To solicit public comments on the rezoning at 29611 Ford Road It is estimated that 15% of child's upper and lower jaws are defective sidewalks in Districts IIA and III. from R-2 to CBD. children, mostly between the ages not properly aligned. For this of 3 and 10, grind their teeth. The reason alone, it may be a good idea Copies are available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. Copies are available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. medical term for tooth-grinding to have children's bites evaluated RONALD aSHOWALTER RONALD D. SHOWALTER and jaw-clenching is "bruxism". by the orthodontist when there is City Clerk-Treasurer City Clerk-Treasurer While many experts say stress is tooth-grinding. Potted: September 8,1»7 Posted: September 3.1997 the underlying cause of this Pabli«h:SepUn^r7,l»7 ,^M, PublUli: September 7,1997 .__• ^_^_ LMoaia problem, others theorize that tooth- If you or your child grind your grinding is genetic. Children with teeth, or you would like more allergies are three times more information on today's topic, call likely than non-allergic kids to THE ORTHODONTIC GROUP at CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY OF GARDEN CITY grind their teeth, as the habit (248)442-8885 to schedule a free NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING MICHIGAN places pressure on the jaws that consultation. Appointments are September 29,1997 seems tb provide relief from the available days, evenings, and NOTICE TO BIDDERS itching, sneezing, and coughing Saturdays. Our office is PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the mayor and Council will hold a Public brought on by hay fever. Bruxism NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals, will be received at the conveniently located at 19223 Hearing on September 29,1997, at 7:20 P.M., in the Council Chambers, at may also be an indication that a Merriman, Livonia, at 7 Mile Road. the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan for the Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden purpose of holding a public hearing on the adoption of the'proposed City, Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 313-526-8814) on or before September 18, THE ORTHODONTIC GROUP ordinance. At the hearing all interested persons shall have an opportunity 1997 at 2:00 p.m. for the following jtem(s): 19223 Merriman • Livonia •• (248) 442-8885 tobeheard.TheproposedordinanceisasfollowB: BIGNMATERIAL To solicit public comments on the rezbnlng at 1858 Middlebelt BRUSH CHIPPER Road from 6>i to CBD. • Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a Copies are available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. sealed envelope endorsed with the name(B) of items{8) bid. CITY OF GARDEN CITY ~ RONALD D. SHOWALTER The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. In whole or in NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING . CityClerk/Tireasurer part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the September 15,1996 .September9,1997 " ;-•'•'.'"•'. •.•'•'•''.• r .'' :' City; 4WK September 7,1»? - . 11*4».,', PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council will hold a Pubjic R.D. SHOWALTER Hearing on September 15, 1997, at 7:25 P.M., in the Council Chambers, at City Clerk-Treasurer the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan for the iHittiih: September 7,1&7 purpose of holding a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed ordinance. At the hearing, all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. The proposed ordinance is as follows: To solicit public comments on paving of driveway approaches. .., Copies are available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. »* LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS RONALD D. SHOWALTER the offices of 15125 FARMINGTON ROAD City Clerk-Treasurer Poited: S*pt«mber 3.1997 DR. ALAN J. SCHRAM LIVONIA, MI 48154 Publish: September 7, 1997 The Utopia Public Schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan hereby **?_tl Invites : :; ; i |he submission of sealed bids for; . '••&'', • v'' ;''.'v- ;-: INSTALLATION OP CLASSROOM SINKS WITH DR. LEE M. HOFFMAN HOT A COLO WATER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING •'- AND DRAINS AT PERJUNVILLE September 11,1997 • Physicians and Surgeons of the Foot and Ankle Project includes (not limited to) demolition and installation of the above equipment Project to be completed by November 30, 1997 as per CITY OF GARDEN CITY are pleased to announce specifications and plans. *•. ^ • ' PLANNING COMMISSION their association with the practice of Specifications, bid forms'and plans may be reviewed on 9-4-97 at the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Public Hearing will be held by Central Office Maintenance Department. the Planning Commission at the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, DR, IRVIN O. KANAT A BUILDING WALKTHROUGH CAN DE SCHEDULED BY 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on Thursday, September ft, CALLING TIM KOHUT, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AT (318) 528- 1997, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing and considering all comments of Garden City »160. •' .' ; • of all persons interested in or concerned with the following request (s). New patients are now being accepted at Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on the 17th of September, 1997 at the Hem 9-97-005 Applicant: Frank Alessandrini Board of Education. Maintenance Department, 16125 Ffcrmington Road, (SUP 97-0016) Solicitation of public comments on the proposed " all. locations: Livonia, Michigan^ At this time and place all bids will be publicly opened Special land Uso application for a proposed Sports ' 29055 Ford Rd. 5755 W. Maple and read. Vendors are encouraged to attend. - •.-.,•' ' Exchange (second hand store) within a -2 Zoning ' District located nt 31308 Ford Road. ' ' Garden City, MI 4« 135 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Bid security in the amount of 6% of the total proposal, in the form of Bid (313)427-6300 (248)626-7180 Bend or Certified Check must accompany each bid. Performance Bond «nd The applicant's submittal materials are available for public reviow at the payment bond will be required of the successful bld4ers. r Garden City Planning Office, 6000 Middlebelt, Garden City, Michigan, (313) The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any Or all bids in whole 625-8862. «704 Park Ave. 287? W. 12 Mile Rd. or in part in the Interests of uniformity, design, equipment, delivery lime or All persons interested in any of the above are hereby invited to attend Allen Park. MI 48101 Berkley, Ml 48072 preference, to waive any informalities and to award to other than the low this Public hearing and be heard. (ID) 384-7*20 (248)544-4401 bidder, with rationale to support such a decision. .-.. RONALD D SHOWALTER PuNUTi: 8*pt*mb*r 7 tni II,1W? ' • City Clerk-Treasurer UMMH J\>rt*d; 8*ptfmb*r S, 1997 Ptvi Initial Exam With This Announcement PuWiibtd: StpUmbor 7,1997 •i *ptai - IMOttn fc/- V r;*T • ^•'">^ *-•>*-•-".-; ^-j^*-'^.--::* •t" '• (^fc.-^y^-'^-k-Jijv .~_r..*A —....;- » w m ' i n i • i p T^^i^fy^ppp^i WW MVP WMV NMV1 The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 *A5 Locals protest road Partnering with Walsh money deadlines BY TIM RICHARD S'craft students can earn BBA in 3 years STAFF WRITER "It seems that he is setting up the locals to fail," said Cherry. Local officials are protesting "Under this policy, the state looked to develop convenience, credit hour for district residents said. "It's very student-oriented. the short deadlines for spending will have all of their funds and yet what officials also call a and $75 a credit hour for resi Walsh has been very generous new road money coming from appear to be fixing roads while BYKENABRAMCZYK STAFF WRITER "rigorous" program, for School dents outside of the Schoolcraft in accepting the 82 credits. Lansing. the locals are struggling to cre craft students. That campus is atively finance road projects. district. Walsh charges $192 a "With the Novi campus, they "It's not do-able within the two Students who want to obtain expected to open in the fall of credit hour. weeks that are allowed," said The governor will then claim save money and they don't have a bachelor's degree in business J-998. Walsh has leased building "That's a significant differ to travel very far. For a student Carmine Palombo, summing up that the state does a better job space in Novi since 1993 next to with road repair and try to turn administration from Walsh Col ence," Munday said. today, that's very important." the calls he has had from coun lege in three years can enroll in the construction site. ties and cities in the region. control of local roads over to The program is called rigor Lansing." a new accelerated program at Marycay Sleeman, director of Transfer day scheduled . "We'll send a letter to MDOT Schoolcraft College. ous because students can attend (Michigan Department of Trans The $69 million is to be dis admissions and extension cam school year-round and take The Schoolcraft College Coun portation) that it needs to move tributed under a formula in Pub The program, known as Add pus operations for Walsh's Novi seven required "core" courses in seling Center presents "What tfce dates to a more reasonable lic Act 51 of 1951. It awards 39.1 Plus Vantage, was approved by campus, expects the program a 10-week semester. While You Need to Know to Transfer tjpe," said Palombo, transporta percent, nearly $27 million, to Schoolcraft trustees on Aug, 27 will help enrollment. Schoolcraft students have to a Four-Year Institution" for tion programs director for the the state; the same to counties; in an agreement with Walsh "We deal with transfer stu transferred to Walsh College its students on Thursday, Oct. Southeast Michigan Council of and 21.8 percent, more than $15 College to ease the move of dents day in and day out," Slee before, this program allows 23. Governments. million, to cities and villages - Schoolcraft general business man said. "The accelerated pro more credits to transfer. Students can visit representa "Palombo spoke at a meeting something for every road agency students into Walsh's business gram allows them to plan and "This is really a first go- tives from 25 colleges and uni Wednesday of SEMCOG's Trans in the state. management or marketing pro see their entire curriculum. around, in teaching 10-week versities at the Waterman Cam portation Advisory Council, Palombo said the County grams. They can see the courses that programs versus the 14-week pus Center between 10 a.m. and chaired by Brighton Township Roads Association, joined by the "I think it's another attrac are offered and the outcome of programs," Tomalty said. "It 1 p.m., and 5-7:30 p.m. Stu Supervisor Andrew Wardach. Michigan Municipal League, is tive option for people on this the program." remains to be seen how comfort dents are asked .to make a The group's consensus was that working with MDOT on the side of town," said Richard Students will take courses able it is for students and teach reservation by contacting Jan the state slapped too many con problem. Tomalty, academic counselor at totalling 82 credits at School ers. It will be very rigorous, but Munday in the counseling cen ditions on use of the money. He noted the Legislature Schoolcraft College. craft for an associate's degree, their program has always been ter at 462-4400, ext. 5213. L*. started debate on roads early in then 45 hours at Walsh to .»e Students generally transfer to rigorous." Financial aid and transfer spring; that Gov. John Engler obtain the business degree. State's conditions offered his program in May; that another university or college for The program is obviously still scholarship information will be a four-year program after Students must maintain at too new to gauge its success, but available from noon-1 p.m., and MDOT director James the Legislature didn't pass a least a C grade point average. package until mid-July, the sec they've attained 60 to 65 credits Tomalty anticipates students from 4:30-5:30 p.m. DeSana, a former Wyandotte at Schoolcraft. The new pro will take notice of it by January n$ayor, sent local officials a let ond week into its normal sum "Traditionally students take Also, Walsh College's Novi mer break; and that Engler did gram allows students to trans 60 to 65 credits here," said Jan enrollment. Munday believes campus, 41700 Gardenbrook, ter last week saying: fer 82 Schoolcraft credits. Munday, information specialist the convenience and cost sav just north of 11 Mile off of £• Their shares of some new n't sign the bills until about two weeks ago. With the Troy-based Walsh at Schoolcraft. "It's a bargain ings will get students to at least Meadowbrook, will be holding state aid must be "expended by because they will get our tuition look at the program. an open house on Oct. 24 from 4 Sept. 30, 1997." That date is SEMCOG, whose members College constructing a new Novi come from seven counties campus near 1-275 and 1-96, rate here." "Students like the close loca to 7 p.m. Call (248) 349-7449 for specified in Public Act 110. more information. t* "The work must be under (including Wayne and Oakland, Walsh and Schoolcraft officials Tuition at Schoolcraft is $51 a tion of going to Novi," Munday contract by Sept. 15, 1997, must ), is generally unhappy with the be completed by Dec. 31, 1997." meager size of the state's new Those dates aren't in PA 110. road package - $275 million a -• MDOT would reimburse year. They had asked for $575 'local units for their expenditures million in a June resolution. Schoolcraft plans auditions for community choir r'fither than pay out the sums in Auditions for new members of The 55-voice choir includes .advance. Congress on hold : Experienced singers of all Livonia. Palombo reported the U.S. the Schoolcraft College Commu both Schoolcraft College stu voice parts are invited to audi FOT further information, con ;That sum is $69 million and nity Choir are scheduled for dents and experienced singers of tion. Performances this semester tact choir president Shari Cla- comes from the Legislature's House and Senate are working on vastly different versions of a Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in all ages from communities include December concerts at son at (810) 349-8175 or School dipping into the, billion-dollar St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, throughout the metro area. Par the First Presbyterian Church of craft's Liberal Arts Office at "rainy-day fund." It is a one-time new ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Act). "This is not 27475 Five Mile Road in Livo ticipants may elect the choir for Plymouth and at St. Matthew's (313)462-4435. appropriation and doesn't tap nia. academic credit. United Methodist Church in tEe new 4-cents-a-gallon gaso going to get done by Oct. 1 line tax. (beginning of federal and state ^peSana, quoting PA 110, said fiscal years). If it's done by that money "can only be used for Christmas, we'll be lucky," he resurfacing and repair of exist said. ing roads and cannot be used: In other business, SEMCOG's '"•1) for new construction. transportation advisory council u2) as replacement funds for recommended the executive com projects currently under way or mittee' and General Assembly ;"3) for administrative costs of adopt a $1.2 billion traffic the road agency." improvement program (TIP) for -Whatever isn't spent by the the years 1998-2000. end of this month, DeSana said, It's a marked reduction from *cfcn be used only for work on the current $2.1 billion, in part federal aid eligible roads as because regional planners don't approved by MDOT." Those know how much will be coming would tend to be more major from the federal ISTEA pro roads. gram. Said a staff memo: "Total programming for the Impossible' TIP is $1.2 billion. Federal fund contributions are $797.9 million ; |1 "It's absolutely impossible to follow the state contract," said C. with non-federal matching funds Neall Schroeder, Troy city engi totaling $435.2 million. This is neer. He told the group he had significantly lower than the cur called MDOT, "but we never rent TIP which has over 700 pro reached a secretary." jects and totals $2.1 billion." Some unidentified SEMCOG Palombo cautioned local offi panel members suggested cials against pinning too much MDOT doesn't really want to hope on getting demonstration distribute the money. project grants. "Demonstration Senate minority leader John projects that end up in the legis Cherry, D-Clio, blamed the lation, we'll put 'em back in the Engler administration for (TIP) program. But at this point, "putting unnecessarily stringent we can't put in demonstration conditions on the use of special projects for which there is no road funds." money." IISM! Qlnmaknedin iis Beauty .M M: •'•/>,,„ i>f»l» LATINUM 'jf Xtfdclter t) y«» Dearborn JeweCers invites you to The Platinum Experience S«pt 2 to S . i SpecialTvent Tricing! register andytHM apitct ofTfatlnumftnejcwefry! (you must h \B \o rqisttr) 22062 Michigan Avenue • West Dearborn (W) S62-6SS7 Itit m MMMMM mm A6* The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 County commission Job training resolution Cash back up to $1300! marked by partisan debate Low lease payments BYKKNABRAMCZYK between the private sector in lated broadly. STAFF WRITER need of skilled personnel and. Commissioner William O'Neil County commissioners Wayne County Community-Col suggested a "friendly amend' approved a resolution Thursday lege and Schoolcraft College, and ment," and remove all the publi on two year old that.promotes job opportunities state agencies. cations' references, including the in Wayne County for skilled Patterson said he proposed the Detroit News, Detroit Free trades, crafts and vocational resolution because "with all the Press, Michigan Chronicle and training, work in Wayne County, we need Crain's Business Weekly and vari Contour and Taurus! But the action wasn't without a workforce to respond to that ous trade and society journals the usual partisan differences need." circulated in Wayne County. with the commission's tradition "There will be skilled, high- The 15 commissioners al argument whether the county paying jobs, and we should give approved the resolution, with Right now, atyour Metro Detroit Ford Dealer, should publicize these opportu the opportunity to everyone," Commissioner Thaddeus McCot- nities in the Detroit Free Press Patterson said. ter, R-Livonia, the sole oppo or Detroit News. While Patterson believes the nent. McCotter believed the res hundreds of Ford vehicles are coming back from 24 month leases county should not involve itself olution would not reach the Eventually the resolution — with education, the commission desired audience by eliminating and are available at very affindable lease rates. originally introduced in March will inform other lawmakers, the newspapers. by Commissioner Bruce Patter who approve state funds for These are low mileage lease vehicles son, R-Canton — was approved community colleges, about the Roadwork OK'd after the two Detroit daily news need for skilled trades in Wayne Residents in Canton Township and still carry the remainder ofthefactmy warranty. ** papers, the Michigan Chronicle County. and Westland will see some new and Crain's Business Weekly "We should tell the legislators construction, on Hannan Road Its your chance to drive the exciting late model Ford were removed as publications as that we encourage these kinds of from Glenwood to Palmer, possi locations where the resolution activities," Patterson said. bly as early as next spring. youve always wanted at a price you can enjoy! would be circulated. At first some Democratic com County commissioners The resolution encourages missioners — namely Vice Chair approved a cost sharing agree See your participatingMetro Detroit Ford Dealer today! both private and public institu Kay Beard, D-Westland, and ment Thursday between Wayne tions to develop curricula to Vice Chair Pro Tem Edna Bell, County, Canton Township and meet training needs in sheet D-Detroit — wanted the two Westland. Lease for about metal working, carpentry, Detroit daily newspapers The $460,000 cost will be split masonry, roofing, air handling, removed from the resolution. with the county picking up 1995 Taurus GL electrical contracting and Patterson responded he would $230,000,, and Canton and West- plumbing. Patterson advocated remove his support from the res land each picking up $115,000. the commission's interaction olution unless it could be circu Madonna, Tyndale will offer new teacher prep program Madonna University has "This collaboration is the complete the required program entered a joint agreement to result of two student-oriented course work, the Michigan Test .offer a teacher preparation pro institutions working to expand for Teacher Certification, and 1995 Taunts features... M MoMhM.OOQ Mile Red Carpet Lease gram with William Tyndale Col educational opportunities for major and minor requirements •3.0L V-6 Engine • Automatic Oi Rotary clubs seek applicants 1995 Contour features.., 16Montl,m.000 Mile Red Carpet lease Capitalized Cost. S 9,707.00 • DttalAirbags • Power Brakes/Steering • Solar Tinted Glass c Down Payment. $ 1,085.22 • Interval Wipers * Headlig})t Warning Clmne Refundable Security Deposit... S 175.00 or youth exchange program • ReinoteDecklidRelease First Month Payment. $ 174.7V ''- Local Rotary Clubs are cur countries while living witba tion session for interested stu rently accepting applications Rotary or Rotary-approved host dents and their families at 7 Pitts! You'll find mow gtvat deals irpm students in the community family. p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Moun 3?ho are interested in spending a The students become tain Jack's Restaurant, 26207 on additionalpK-leased Ford vehicles wbmyou year overseas with Rotary Inter immersed in the local language W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. visit your 31 Metro Dettvit Fo>d Dealers! national's Youth Exchange Pro by the time they return home a The informal meeting will gram during the 1998-1999 year later. offer potential candidates and Ischool year. As with all Rotary charitable their families the opportunity to 1995 Wtndstar 1 Participanta must be between programs; the Youth Exchange learn more about the program £he ages of 16 and 18 when they Program is staffed entirely of and to talk one on one with cur ^eave and pt that time may be volunteers and the underlying rent and former exchange stu* •current students or recent high goal of the program is to further dents as well as Rotarians from school graduates. world peace.and understanding local clubs. BLOOMFIEIT) HILLS FERN DALE REDFORD ! Rotary's Youth Exchange Pro through personal arid informal For more information, call Akaliar.d Kt. Sthmid Ford PAL MiUjknJEorjJ gram is 26 has been in existence contacts. Dawn Rossi at (313) 4200-4171. 21tw UWxVlrJ A>cr.tjc 'XA> Ick-gnpfi ROJJ ;for 25 years. It afford students Rotary District 6400 of South (248)3334000 (248)399-1000 (313)255-3100 'the opportunity to live overseas east Michigan and Southwest CFNTFRLINE. FIAT ROCK ROCHF.STE.R and attend school in one of 40 Ontario is hosting an informa Bob ThibodeAM SiiPfliaLfiKii liMnufl#pa£ojd J<\H»V«n(>vif JS'W S. R.*k-v'vr RiyJ (810)755-2100 (313)782-2400 (248)852-0400 (248)585^1000 DFARBORN IJ\ONlA " ROYAL OAK TROY fairlanc Ford Sa)es Pill Browi ford RojaLQakiisrd Qs^nJkll?Ji£eid STATE CAPITOL CAPSULES I4W.M kit win Avenue 5VIN *,»«** jnl A,™* :<'oo Inside: Vegetarian lunch recipes Page 1, Section B Keely Wygonik, Editor 313 953 2105 on the web: http://www.oeonHne.com Sunday, September 7, 1997 -*-• FOCUS ON WINE ^lltt Cider Mills & Apple Orchards Always call ahead to check availability of fruit. The Michigan Department of Agriculture publishes a directory of most of Michigan's farm markets. Titled "1996-97 Farm Market and U-Pick Directory.* To get your copy, call (517) 373-1058 or send your request to the department, P.O. 8ox 30017, Lansing. Ml 48909. ^ U-pick farms and cider mills are listed on the Michigan Apple RAY & ELEANOR HEALO Committee's World Wide Web home page, http://Michi- • ganApples.com ./• Nearby apple orchards and cider mills Foods enhance Livingston County H Spicer Orchard* Farm Market and Cider Mill, (810) 632- Bordeaux-style 7692 - U.S. 23. (three miles north of M-59 to Clyde Road, exit east 1/4 mile). Open: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, u-pick apples, raspberries and blueberries, cidef, children's farm ani red wines mal barn and hay fort, pony rides and hayrides on weekends. n upscale restaurant wine lists, Macomb County and in wine shops, you now find B Blake's Big Apple Orchard, (810) 784-9710 - One mile a Meritage category. Some peo south of downtown Armada at North Ave. and 33 Mile Road. O Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. U-pick apples, pears, raspberries ple think it's a French word and pro and plums, cider, animal farm, haunted barn. Pony rides on nounce it snootily as "merry - tahj." weekends. - Meritage rhymes with heritage and B Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill. (810) 784-5343 - Run by it's a8 American as apple pie! same family as Blake's Big Apple Orchard. 17985 Armada In the 1980s, Bordeaux red vari- Center Road. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. U-pick apples, cider, pears, raspberries and plums, animal petting farm, and etalssaw unprecedented plantings in STAfT PHOTOS BY JOT KlESSEL California and Washington state. In haunted barn. the time-honored tradition of Bor Apples to go: Oakland County deaux, blends of cabernet sauvignon, Bags of freshly fl Erwin Orchard* & Cider Mill, (248) 437-4701 - Between merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and/or Milford and South Lyon, 61475 Silver Lake Road. Open 9 a.m. picked, crunchy to 6 p.m.. weather permitting, beginning Friday, Sept. 12. U- petit verdot began to be made. Now, Michigan apples pick apples and raspberries, cider. Erwin's Country Store wineries choose proprietary names for are packed, and nearby. Bordeaux ready for pies, B Franklin Cider Mill, (248) 626-2968 - Corner of 14 Mile Prize-winning blends, but oth and Franktin Road, (one mile west of Telegraph). Open: 7 a.m. Michigan wines ers have taken desserts, or to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sun day. Cider, hot doughnuts, home baked apple pies, candy and Of the 131 wines a fancy to Mer munching at itage labeling. caramel apples. entered In the 1997 Franklin Cider H Ooodlson Cider Mill. (248) 652-8450 - 4295 Orion Road. Michigan State Fair What'foods go Oakland Township, north of Rochester. Open 11 a.m. to 6 Commercial Wine Mill best with Bor p.m. Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 psn. Saturday & Sunday. Competition, 28 Cider, picked apples, baked goods, honey, picnic and play earned gold medals. deaux-style red St. Julian Wine Co. wines? To ground area, gourmet shop. Craft area and pony rides on captured seven, while answer that, we weekends. Fenn Valley Vineyards asked Jim Bar- • Long Family Orchard & Farm. (248) 360-3774 - On Com and Chateau Grand nett, corporate merce Road (west of Bogle Lake Road) Commerce Township. Traverse earned four Cider, U-pick apples on weekends; weekdays starting Mon chef, and Made ca&k fam& day. Sept. 22. Free hayrides on weekends. each. Four gold medals were awarded line Triffon, • Paint Creek Cider Mill & Restaurant. (248) 651-8361 - to chardonnay, a vari master somme- Three mites northwest of Rochester on Orion Road (between ety that continues to lier and wine Ol^ SAFE SEASON Adams and Rochester Roads). Cider mill open daily 9 a.m. to improve in Michigan's director, of the 6 pjn. Restaurant closed Monday, dinner served 5-10 p.m. cool climate. Unique Restau Tuesday-Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Sundays. Also open 11 a.m. to 3 three Best of Show p.m. for lunch on Saturdays; and for brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Awards included The rant Corp. in and lunch noon to 3 p.m. Sundays - Historic old grist mill, Chateau Grand Tra Bingham Farms BY KEELY WYGONIK cider, and picked apples. verse Dry Johannis- and presented STAFF WRITER • Rochester Cider Mill, (248) 651-4224 - 5125 Rochester berg Riesling, voted them with some Road, Rochester. Open: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Cider, fresh best white wine; Fenn Fall is starting to show slips of red and yellow on trees picked apples, jams, jellies, syrups. Valley Vineyard Rouge of our favorite Bordeaux-style across metro Detroit, making us thirsty for cider, hungry • Yate* ChJer Mill. (248) 651-8300 -1990 E. Avon Road, River Chambourcin (near 23 Mile Road at Dequindrej. Open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. was best red; and the for crisp, red Michigan apples and hot cinnamony dough blends. Cider, picked apples. Chateau Chantal Ries nuts. v Barnett com Wayne County ling Ice Whne was best This year is special for Bill and Linda Erwin who oper ' specialty wl/ie. mented that as • Apple Charlie'*, (313) 753-9380 - Six miles south of ate the 200-acre Erwin Orchards, and Cider Mill near Detroit Metro Airport. 38035 South Haven Road, Open daily 8 Top wines of the a group the Kensington Metropark. a.m. until dark. Cider. U-pick apples available in approximate competition indicate wines were that Riesling1 Is still "We took the plunge," said Linda Erwin. "We have sold ly two weeks, call for information. more complex • Parmerrter'* NorUrvIlla Cider Mill & Winery. (248) 349- one of the best white than varietal cider for years, and talked about pressing our own. We've varieties for Michi got a good business and want to grow. We've been known 3181. 714 Baseline, Northville. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cider, cabernet sauvi doughnuts. gan's climate. The for our quality apples." 1995 Fenn Valley gnon bottlings. • Plymouth Orchard* th Cider Mill, (313) 455-2290 - 10685 Chambourcin show* He found a com Bill and Linda are third generation farmers, and will Warren Road. Plymouth. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Octo that Michigan can pro mon flavor be opening their new mill on Friday. But they and other ber; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in November. Cider, u-pick apples start duce a quality red local cider mill operators have something besides bad Friday. Sept. 12, doughnuts, country store. wine with the depth thread in the Washtenaw County wild mushroom weather to worry about this year - concern over the safe and complexity of feds ty of unpasteurized cider for the elderly, children, preg • Dexter Cider MHI, (313) 426-8531 - 3685 Central. Dexter, from more famous family, a char Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, closed Mondays. wine region* of the. acter he also nant women and people with weak immune systems. Cider, fresh picked apptes, caramel apples, apple pies, unique world. identifies in "Everyone's stinging a little bit," said Mary Emmett apple items, such as jellies, jams and teas. Other gold medal • .M* The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 from page Bl arid resulted in the death of one try, Michigan State University, "A cider mill is like any restau child* but they say this incident Michigan Farm Bureau and the rant you would go to," said is no pause for alarm. FDA were distributed to all Emmett, who has been operating "Michigan has no reported Michigan apple cider producers a 35 acre apple orchard and cases pf people getting sick from and took effect in June. cider mill in Plymouth for 21 drinkmg apple cider," said Dan "These Good Management years. "We've always had a clean Wyaiit, director of the Michigan Practices are a common-sense operation, and will continue to • Department of Agriculture. approach to continued preven keep a clean operation." Until recently, apple cider was tion, and will help push Michi Mill operators point out that 'considered too acidic for E. coli gan to front and center as a "E. coli doesn't grow on trees," ^bacteria to survive, but accord- national leader in the production and say they use only hand- • ing to the U.S. Food and Drug of safe, wholesome and great picked apples in their cider. Administration, a new strain is tasting apple cider," said Wyant. 'There has never been an inci strong* enough to pose a risk to Michigan cider mills are thor dent of E. coli from apple cider in • children, the elderly, pregnant oughly inspected by the state, Michigan," said Rose Timbers, women, and people with weak and mill operators are proud of special events coordinator at immune systems. their high standards for quality Wiard's Orchard and Cider Mill How does E. coli found mainly apple cider and longstanding near Ypsilanti. "We have always in. the, intestinal tracks of ani tradition of excellence. been real careful with our manu mals get into cider? Apples that "In Michigan the apple cider facturing process, and will con fall off the tree could pick up mills do not use drops, apples tinue to do so." bacteria on the ground. Apple that fall on the ground, we use "We've been making cider 50 pickers whose shoes leave bacte hand-picked sorted apples," said years and have never had a ria on the ladder could transfer Jack Palmer who owns Franklin problem," said Paul Blake of it to apples after touching the Cider Mill, which is situated in a Blake's Cider Mill and Orchard ladder rungs. Or orchards could 165-year-old landmark building. in Armada^ "We're inspected by be irrigated with contaminated "The MDA was just in here. the Michigan Department of •water. They analyze everything to the Agriculture in all qualities of The federal government wants last drop and check everything cleanliness," makers of unpasteurized apple very thoroughly." Some mill operators, feel the ,'juice,and cider to voluntarily "It's an education process," whole E. coli scare has been "wjarn customers that the drinks said former Plymouth resident blown out of proportion. are not treated to kill E. coli bac Richard Koziski, who operates "We run a clean operation and teria. They are also encouraging Dexter Cider Mill, on the Huron don't want anyone to get sick," cider producers to pasteurize River, which has been continu said Linda Erwin. MICHIGAN APPLE COMMITOI their cider and preparing to.pro ously operated for 111 years. Besides the expense of pur pose federal regulations requir "E coli is prevalent in every chasing new equipment, some Harvest fare: Hot raspberry cider and maple apple muffins are nutritious snacks to ing makers of all unpasteurized thing. We are doing our best to mill owners said pasteurizing celebrate fall and a bountiful harvest. juice's to adopt stringent new conform to good management apple cider would change the safety steps. An education cam practices. We use picked apples, taste. paign 'for cider-makers and con and put them through a high "I've tasted it, pasteurization sumers is also in the works. power washer and scrubber. makes apple cider taste bland," Wyant said FDA guidelines "We have a sign up to let our said Blake. Toast the harvest with cider, muffins follow actions already being customers know our cider is not "It would be a shame to lose takdn'by the MDA and Michi- pasteurized. It should be refrig this type of cider, it's been here 1/2 cup firmly packed brown mixture, stirring only until com gan*s-apple cider industry. erated. I'm also planning to pub for hundreds of years," said Celebrate this year's apple |- "We've been working with lish a brochure, which speaks to Koziski. "I'd like to maintain the crop with these tasty recipes sugar bined-portion evenly into pre ' Michigan's apple industry since the issue." old way of doing things." from the Michigan Apple Com 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil pared muffin-pan cups. last fall to develop a program Emmett told me she and other Mill operators in other parts of mittee. 2 egg whites Bake at 375 degrees F. about 25 aimed at enhancing the safety of cider mill operators attended the country are looking at their 1 teaspoon maple flavoring minutes or until golden brown. MAPLE MUFFINS apple cider produced in Michi- meetings this winter. The state options including pasteurization, 1/3 cup chopped nuts. ^ J Serve warm. Yield: 12 muffins. (Low Fat, No Cholesterol! >fgan,".said Wyant. Good Manage told them they are under a which involves heating the liquid optional Per serving 1 muffin: 190 ment, Practices, developed by microscope and must be very to 190 degrees F.; flash pasteur 11/2 cups all-purpose flour Vegetable cooking spray Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Choles .,the Michigan Apple Cider Advi diligent. All it takes is one prob ization, heating the liquid to 170 1 cup whole wheat flour terol, 38 g Carbohydrates, 170 sory Group, made up of repre lem to spoil the industry for degrees F. and letting it cool; Stir together flours, salt, baking mg Sodium, 2 g Fiber. sentatives from the apple indus everyone. steaming; or rinsing the fruit in 1/4 teaspoon salt powder and soda. Set aside. chemicals to kill possible bacte 2 teaspoons baking powder Suggested Michigan apple Let My Personalized Care ria. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Coat twelve 2-3/4-inch muffin- varieties to use: Empire, Gala, "If the FDA says we have to 2 medium Michigan apples. pan cups with cooking spray. Place Ginger Gold, Golden Help You Look YOUR BEST pasteurize it, we will," said peeled, thinly sliced 3 Michigan apple slices and 1 tea Delicious, Ida Red, Jonagold, Linda Erwin. "We offer freshly 1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup spoon maple syrup in bottom of Jonathan, Mcintosh, Paula Red 'Advanced Care for S(dn. Hair &. Nail Problems squeezed unpasteurized cider, 3/4 cup unsweetened Michi each cup. Set aside. or Rome. .•O/Ker &. Moles and hope to keep selling it. We're gan applesauce In large mixing bowl, combine • : Mfrirjdes. Pigment & Sun Damaged Skin ready to bring a piece of equip 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt remaining ingredients. Add flour ment in. It's expensive, but we HOT RASPBERRY CIDER M J. UPNIK, M.D. will do it if we have to." 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D; ft.Choic e veal which is just enough to SfARE RIBS $iw erase some tannin, but Barnett 3oMee$ EXTRA LEAN 6EEF I IB, UJHOU 0€*F TCNDefiLQIN liked it with a tender Filet "fillet Mlgnon" %M9 Mignon. CENTER CUTjsgatfft-169 TIED POLISH 6AU5AGE •f LB. For Beaulieu Vineyard $05* Tapestry, Napa Valley both Trif- POT ROAST ..•-iJii wmmmmMmSitisXA "" The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 *B3 Vegetarian lunch ideas make eating well fun See related story on TasteTaste tofu <£ wheatt spirall pasta cholesterol; 327 mni^« sodiumsodium;; 5 g rounded TablespoonfulTabit-spoonfuls onto coocookk front. 2 Tablespoons non-dairy may 2/3 cup natural peanut butter TEMPEH SALAD fiber. ie sheet coated with nonstick cook • Meet Beverly Price 7 p.m. onnaise 3/4 cup water , ing spray. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Borders 8 ounces ternpeh 2 Tablespoons non-diary 3 to 4 Tablespoons low-sodi WHITE CHOCOLATE-OAT-CHIP Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; Bookstore at the Novi Town Cen yogurt 1/3 cup nonfat or low-fat remove to wire rack. Cool com ter for a special "Back to School" um soy sauce COOKIES mayonnaise, preferably pletely. Store in covered container. nutrition talk for kids and their 2 Tablespoons grated white 2 Tablespoons mild vinegar soy-based 1/2 cup Wondershm Fat & parents. soy cheese 1 scallion, coarsely chopped Makes 5 dozen cookies. 2 green onions, minced Egg Substitute 4 Per cookie: 88 calories; 2.5 g • Join Nanette Cameron and 1/2 cup jarred roasted red 1 Tablespoon honey or rice 2 cetery stalks, minced 1-1/4 cups packed dark Suzette Kroll, registered dieti bell-peppers, drained well syrup fat (1.3 g saturated fat - 26 per- 1 medium carrot, grated brown sugar cent calories from fat); 0 mg tians at Living Better Sensibly and divided into 8 portions 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley 1/2 cup sugar cholesterol; 42 mg sodium. for the Vegetarian Series which 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 Tablespoons water runs 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Toast bread; set aside. In 1-1/2 cups frozen green Sept. 11, 18, and 25; or Tues blender or bowl, combine tofu, 1/2 Tablespoon light tamari 2 Tablespoons skim milk RASPBERRY-PEACH BREAKFAST peas, thawed days, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. The mayonnaise, yogurt and cheese 1 teaspoon, basil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract SMOOTHIE cost is $85 per person, per series, until smooth. Spread in toasted 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1-3/4 cups whole wheat pas In a large soup pot bring 4 to 6 and includes a delicious meal bread. Top each brochette with red paprika try flour 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cups of water to a boil. Once water with recipes, including lunch pepper. Set on platter; cover with 1 teaspoon baking soda unsweetened raspberries ideas. Call (248) 539-9424 for is boiling, add pasta and cook for 8 salad greens plastic wrap until serving time. 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 fresh or frozen peach, sliced registration information. Space to 10 minutes or until pasta is ten Serve at room temperature. 1 fresh or frozen-banana. is limited. der. While pasta is cooking, com Simmer tempeh in water for 20 2-1/2 cups rolled oats, Alternately, place cheese-cov These recipes are found in bine all remaining ingredients minutes; let cool. Combine mayon uncooked sliced ered bruschetta on oiled or foil- "Nutrition Secrets for Optimal except peas in a food processor or naise, onion, celery, carrot, pars 1 12-ounce package white 8 ounces tofu lined baking sheet; broil until Health," by registered dietitians blender and process until smooth. ley, mustard, tamari, basil and cel chocolate chips 2 cups orange juice lightly brown. Top with red pepper Betsey Kurleto and Beverly When pasta is done, drain well ery seed in a medium-sized bowl. 1/3 cup chopped walnuts and serve hot. Serves 8. Price. and transfer to a large serving Dice tempeh into l/2-inch cubes. In a blender or food processor, Per serving: 151 calories.; 3 g bowl. Add peas and sauce; stir to Add tempeh to dressing ingredi puree all ingredients together fat; 6 g protein; 25 g carbohy Heat oven to 375 degrees F. BRUSCHETTA ROASTED RED combine thoroughly. Serve warm. ents and toss gently. Sprinkle with until consistency is smooth. Serves drates; 0 mg cholesterol; 291 mg Beat together Wonderslim, sugars, Serves 8. paprika and serve on a bed of PEPPER sodium; 1 g fiber. water, milk and vanilla until well two. \ Per serving: 177 calories; 9 g greens. Also makes a good sand mixed. Add combined flour, baking Per serving: 283 calories; 5 g 8 3/4-inch-thick slices crusty PEANUT BUTTER SPIRALS fat; 6 g protein; 18 g carbohy wich filling. Serves 4. soda and salt; mix well. Stir in fat; 10 g protein; 47 g carb. 0 g French bread drates; 0 mg cholesterol; 475 mg Per serving: 145 calories; 5 g oats, white chocolate chips and cholesterol; 11 mg sodium; 4 g 1/2 cup low-fat soft-curded 12 ounces uncooked whole sodium; 2 g fiber. fat; 8 g protein; 17 g carb. 0 mg nuts until well blended. Drop by fiber. CLARIFICATION There was an error in Beverly 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla lated sugar. Beat in eggs and Invert onto cooling rack. Serve 1 teaspoon vanilla Cut a 3/8-inch opening in one Garland's pound cake recipe, 3 cups all-purpose flour vanilla. Combine flour, baking slightly warm if desired. 1/2 teaspoon yellow food col corner of bag with scissors. which appeared in last Sunday's 1-1/2 teaspoon each: baking soda, baking powder and salt. To make glaze, in a small oring (optional) Squeeze dough onto ungreased Taste section. We apologize for powder and baking soda Alternate adding squr cream and saucepan heat butter over medium 2-1/2 cups oats (quick or old- cookie sheets forming banana any inconvenience this caused 1/2 teaspoon salt dry ingredients to butter mixture, heat until it starts to brown. fashioned, uncooked) shapes: leave about 1-1/2 inches our readers, and thank all those 1-1/2 cups regular or reduced stirring well after each addition. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour between each "banana." To shape who called for the correct infor Spoon 1/2 of th'e batter into well- milk and vanilla. Stir until bananas, squeeze a 4-inch curved mation. fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 cups peeled, thinly buttered and floured 12-cup bundt smooth. Drizzle on cake. 1/2 teaspoon salt line of dough onto cookie sheet. Also included is the recipe for Starting about 1/4-inch from top of sliced apple pan or 10-inch tube pan. Arrange 1/4 to 1/3 cup mini choco Jungle Joe's Banana Cookies. Recipe from the United Dairy first line, squeeze a second curved Toasted Butter, Brown Sugar apple slices on batter. Spoon 1/2 of Industry of Michigan. late chips, as desired BEVERLY GARLAND'S BUTTERY the brown sugar, pecan, spice mix line of dough inside and touching Glaze first line of dough. APPLE POUND CAKE ture over apples and press lightly Heat oven to 350 degrees F 2 tablespoons butter JUNGLE JOE'S BANANA COOKIES Beat margarine and sugar until 1/3 cup each: light brown into batter. Spoon remaining bat Bake 8 minutes or until edges 1/2 cup light brown sugar creamy. Add bananas, eggs, vanil sugar and chopped, toast ter over apple mixture. Sprinkle 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) mar are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute 2 tablespoons milk la and foodcoloring; beat well. Add ed pecans top with remaining brown sugar garine or butter, softened on cookie sheets: remove to wire 1/2 teaspoon vanilla mixture. Bake 60 to 70 minutes or combined oats, flour, baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup firmly packed light rack. Cool completely. Store tight Preheat oven to 350. Combine until a wooden toothpick inserted brown sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in choco ly covered or wrap airtight and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg late chips. Scrape dough into 1- brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon in the center comes out clean. 3/4 cup mashed ripe freeze. Makes about 5 dozen cook 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar gallon heavy duty plastic food stor and nutmeg; set aside. Cream but Remove from oven. Cool on wire bananas, (about 2 medi ies. •"_.„ 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) but age bag. Seal bag, squeezing out as ter with electric mixer until rack 15 minutes. Gently loosen um) Recipe from the Quaker Ofats ter, softened much air as possible. smooth. Gradually beat in granu cake from pan with sharp knife. Company. * 3 eggs legg Wrap up a balanced meal with sandwiches-in-the-round Making their way into fast 2 Tablespoons fat-free cream top and ending 2 inches above the the filljng ingredients, usin^ the Each of the two wraps con- Recipe atui infumiatiun fwtn food restaurants, ethnic eateries cheese bottom of each with half the let second tortilla. tains 294 calories and 5 grams of the American Institute fur Can- and the home kitchen, wraps are 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat tuce and a blanket of sprouts. fat. cer Research one of the latest food trends. Cheddar cheese To prepare the wrap, fold the Wraps are made by taking a 1/2 cup shredded green leaf bottom of the tortilla up, cover the pita, tortilla or other flatbread lettuce top of the filling. Fold in the two and rolling it around a filling sides a quarter-inch. Roll the tor made with a variety of ingredi alfalfa sprouts tilla up, holding the side folds in. (r ents. In a small bowl, combine the Be sure to roll the wrap tightly tuna, carrot, celery, green pepper While you may have sampled and as firmly as possible to ensure these sandwiches-in-the-round, and mayonnaise. Spread a table the package stays closed. Sur have you considered how appeal spoon of the cream cheese in a ver round the wrap in plastic wrap EMPIK ing they may be to your kids? As tical strip, to cover the center third and refrigerate until you are ready children head back to school of a tortilla. Spread half the tuna Doors and Windows > to serve or pack it. leaving you with the daily chore salad firmly over the cream : of filling lunch boxes, wraps can cheese, starting 2 inches below the Repeat with the second half of >ame You Can Trust • Since 1977 provide an attractive option. A wrap can provide a balanced meal, packing protein, complex carbohydrates, vegetables and a minimum of fat into a package that fits neatly in one hand. Some gourmet variations I have encountered featured cooked whole grains mixed with fillings such as pesto chicken, arborio rice, roasted peppers and egg dows plant, goat cheese, and salsa. To accommodate children's tastes, Starling at you may be better off skipping the designer ingredients and keeping it simple. Variations of sandwich classics mm urn such as chicken salad, peanut Window butter, and tuna salad can make mm wonderful wraps. I chop up left der, Wood over cooked chicken breast and Removal Onfv. mix it with non-fat yogurt, grat ed carrot and green pepper. 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Experiment with peanut Also.,. butter add-ons beyond the usual The University of Michigan grape jelly by topping it in a Comprehensive (lancer ('.enter DOORS, DOORS, DOORS wrap with naturally sweetened is sponsoring prostate screenings. peach spread and slices from To schedule your test, call the Beautiful Mahogany, Oak, Cherry, half a banana. Cancer Aus\utfl*Tttc-Hurses. Exams take less than Cold wraps (as opposed to Pine and Steel doors... ten mfifuTwUuul include :\ PSA blood tcs(. those with hot fillings) usually in 100's of stvles improve in flavor by sitting in Free screenings will take place the refrigerator for a few hours. Wednesday, Sept. 17, (r.M) to lHK) p in . U-M ("enter for Specially Care in Livonia TUNA SALAD WRAP Parking Is free Empire Guarantees 1 6.5ouncecan water- Cancer AnswerLine Quality Workmanship packed white tuna in a l*rafessional 1 small carrot, shredded Manner. ^5¾¾^ 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1-800-865-1125 1/4 cup finely chopped green Call 9smto4X pm, Mondiy through Fridsy pepper 1 Tablespoon fat-free mayon CALL NOW (313) 537-0900 naise T-W-F8-8, Sat. 8*4 FACTORY SHOWROOM Between '. 2 8-inch flour tortillas Mon. A Thur$. 6 a.m. • 9 p.m. 9125 TELEGRAPH Joy A W. Chicago: ^ £ WW mmmwrnm mm She(2)b00ruer Page 4, Section B Susnn DeMaggio, Editor 248 901-2567 on the web: http://obscrver-eccentnc.com Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997 Mall adds the "element of fun" Wonderland Mall prepares for the turn of the century with what owner/developer Robert Schostak calls "Shoppertainment" — the key to remaining vital to a community if you're an aging regional retail center. BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO make room for: EDITOR • A 50,000-square foot food court They're putting the wonder back into expansion designed for fun and conve Wonderland Mall as a $10 million ren nience by Wah Yee Associates and Cook ovation begins at the 30-year-old Livo Hilscher Associates. Get organized: These items • A new multi-million dollar, multi come from Staples from $5. * nia shopping center. A 25,000-square foot indoor amuse screen theater. ment park JEEPERS! plus a 20,000- • The addition of several new "big square foot FYE {For Your Entertain box" retailers like Babies 'R Us, GNC Clear your desk ment) multi-media store, will open by and Foot Action USA. fall's end, headlining a marquee full of • A community room with a kitchen changes that will transform the dim, • Restrooms double the size of those in carefree style aging center into a bright new place to at present. shop and play. • New management/security offices. '. People who know me well will prob • Better lighting. ably'laugh at the topic of this week's "It seems to be a consensus in this industry that to bring back the mall •Improved lines of vision. column. That's what my husband did "It's a two-year program with most of when I first mentioned it to him. shopper you need to add venues for entertainment and many thoughtful the major work beginning in February," "Well, if people who have never customer services," said new mall man Geary said. "Then it's up to us to fill in gona into space can write about space ager Kim Geary. Geary has made her the retail holes and enhance the mix travel, then I suppose you can write career in unique retail projects, and we have. We need a men's shoe store, Party tlme:yU JEEPERS! in the Wonderland Mall, kids can host about how to organize a home office," was part of the team that opened Mall more children's clothing stores and a birthday parties or spend an afternoon enjoying rides and games. he said. of America. She was hired by mall store for the home." There's a Pizza Hut on the premises. OK, so keeping my work area orga owner/mangers Schostak Bros. & Co. Schostak acquired Wonderland its stores, the Wonderland Mall store nized and uncluttered has never been inl983, and set about enclosing the Schostak spokesman Michael three months ago to head the Wonder Buescher said the company did (one of the company's top 5 in sales, one of my strong suits. Those signs land Mall renovation as general man mall for a 1986 expansion. A second that say "A messy desk is a sign of "exhaustive research" and held according to-Geary) will remain at ager and marketing director. expansion took place in 1989, with the Wonderland because they own the genius" were meant for people like addition of Target. "dozens of neighborhood meetings" to me. But I've been trying to change "I've got a lot of new ideas for family win local support for the project. building. Other major players at Won promotions," she said. "There will be "I'm glad to hear about the mall's derland include: Office Max, Service my ways, and thanks to some prod plans because I've noticed so many "We believe we're responding to the ucts I've bought, even new reasons to come to Wonderland community's concerns with new con Merchandise, Dunham's, a Gantos Bou and you will be wowed." closed shops on my morning walks," tique and an American Eagle Outlet. my husband has to said Ernestine Holmes of Livonia. "I'm cepts and a vision for strengthening SHOPPING admit that our home Geary pulled out a mall floor plan the south Livonia retail corridor. The mall is at the corner of Plymouth and quickly pointed to the many tenant excited about the bigger food court and and Middlebelt Roads. CENTERED office is much neater all the movie choices on the way." Editor's note: Although Montgomery than it used to be. switches that need to take place to Wards announced it will close manv of If you're thinking about re-organizing your own office area, then maybe these Card artist struggles to make the big time things (which can be found at Office Max, BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO hand smoke. you're suppose to be in life, until you go Office Depot, Sta EDITOR "They had to stick needles in my back downs all the paths on your road," said ples, and many other and drain the fluid from my lungs, it was the 44-year-old work in progress. DONNA stores) might work You know the old saying. . . "If life hands you lemons, make lemonade." so bad. I was'scared, I was single, I was Rodgers & Art graphic design welcomes MULCAHY for you, too. my sole-support," she recalled. "I had to inquiries and new accounts at (248) 594- My biggest prob It's corny. It's simplistic. But it's true, according to a down-but-not-out, tavern have complete rest to heal. But I need to 3855. Projects include catalog and menu lem, clutter-wise, is that I'm a paper be moving all the time, so I passed the design, labels for food and wine, newslet saver. I never want to throw anything singer who turned the blues into bogey. more than 1,500 stores across the coun try, winning six industry Louie Awards hours drawing and doodling. My cre ters, custom calling cards, aprons, book .but, because I may need it later - lit In 1989, while recuperating from a marks and T-shirts. Look for Rodgers' grave illness that forced an end to her in 1993 and 1994. ations inspired me." tle scraps of paper with telephone Lacking a college-degree, but forever apple designs for the Art' N Apples fair numbers scribbled on them, old arti singing career, Lori Rodgers, then-35, She has recently expanded her compa at Lytle Pharmacy in Rochester. designed greeting cards from her bed in ny to include a new inventory of greet the entrepreneur, Rodgers went to work cles I've written, coupons we get in as a graphic artist, creating catalogs and the mail, catalogs, receipts - the list Kincaid Park Bush, Alaska. Today her ings, and a subsidiary, Rodgers & Art, Tomato Target Cards Company, now pro producing custom print gifts and graphic pamphlets for Carr's grocery chain, The [could go on and on. Alaska Visitors and Convention Bureau, ; I finally decided to bite the bullet duced locally in Birmingham, are sold in designs. 'You know, you win a few, lose a few," The Anchorage Times - and drawing her and throw a lot of stuff away. Then I very punny cards part-time. \yent out and bought some things to she grinned, broadly. "Borders Books just told me I'm out of their 80 stores. Friends introduced her to a project help, me organize the papers that manager visiting from Rochester Hills. "Were left and the papers I'd want to They were my biggest account. But, Jacobson's has my cards, so do the Andy When she decided to relocate her busi keep in the future. ness to Michigan, she believed they i' -For starters, I invested in a $10, Sharkey stores. I've picked up custom i orders from several college bookstores would be partners for life. ?.: ihree-hole, adjustable paper punch But the end of the year also brought %• and hundreds of gift shops. Because I'm I jand "some three-ring binders, for a one-woman show, I feel the pinches." an end to the relationship. In 1996, l about $3.50 each. Along with that, I Rodgers once again found herself sal "J. bought some pocket dividers and Rodgers, 44, grew up in Seattle, the 1. third of seven children. After a divorce, vaging her livelihood and her sense of plastic page protectors to put in humor. \: the binders, I use one of the binders her mother a journalist, met and mar ried a bachelor printer who adopted all "I'm very grounded in my business to, s^ore work-related papers. Com and my art," she explained. "And this puter print-outs get punched and put the children. "I was the rebel," she said. "I moved to sustains me. I've always loved comedy in.tpithe binder. {Smaller papers go and music, and both are the basis for my ;inty«the page protectors (which are. Alaska before the pipeline Was announced looking for fame and fortune. art. Most of the phrases in my cards are 3ikfciclear, giant pockets) making word plays on famous lyrics, and the ^thetn easy to find. I played my electric guitar and sang PH6to$ n it/art Zowwxt Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and memories I have of the comedy of '/_Xj*ae another binder to store Jonathan Winters, Steve Allen, and Jack [newsletters. My husband and I also Product sampler: Rodgers' art Ella songs six nights a week for 12 years until I was diagnosed with "pleurisy Parr, comes across in my sketches. Designing woman: Lori Rodgers Ikeep a binder, filled with pocket appears on many keepsakes. "I truly believe that can't get to where j Period lighting Target stores offer This feature is dedicated to helping readers locate sources for hard- college scholarships tofind items in the marketplace. If you've.seen any of the items in your retail travels (or basement) please call Malls & Mainstreets at Target Stores announced that up applications at their local- (248) 901-2567, Just leave a message and your phone number (slowly applications are now available Target store. Completed applica^"* and clearly, please!) and each Sunday we'll print caller solutions for its $1.6 million All-Around tions must be postmarked byi'< and new quests. Scholarship program which will Dec. 15, 1997. :.;.:• provide more than 1,500 high A panel of independent judges What we found: school students with money to will review applications, afld • A source for Mary Proctor ironing board covers and acces help finance their post-sec recipients will be notified, on oV sories was suggested by several readers: Write to: Gustin-Kramer ondary education. Now in its about May 15, 1998. Scholar Company, P.O. Box 528, Boston, MA 02136. They were also spotted third year, the program will pro ships will be awarded to thp at Adray's in Dearborn. vide funding to students who winners at store ceremonies in • A caller said the F & M pharmacy will special order Lowilla demonstrate leadership and all- late spring of 1998. soap for customers. around citizenship in communi Criteria for Target All-Around • A reader had the plaque with six hooks that reads "Look who's ty, family and school activities. Scholarship applicants include: in the doghouse now," for Mary of Farmington. Two scholarships will be dis 1. Description of the length of • The Music Stand catalog company has the Grease cassette tributed per Target store. The time and number of hours of tape for $10.95, call 1-800-717-7010. program will award more than community volunteer service; • Dare perfume by Revlon was spotted at Big Lots and Odd 1,500 $1,000 scholarship and 2. The applicant's list of volun Lots stores, and Jungle Gardenia was recently purchased at four $10,000 grand scholarships. teer leadership awards and hon Arbor Drugs, Birmingham Drugs and Meyer's. The All-Around Scholarship ors; • Men's garters for Mrs. Smith were spotted at Harry's Depart program was created in direct 3. Appraisal form to be.sub ment Store on West Warren. response to Target guests' con mitted by a supervisor or voliih-' • Meyer's has the Swiss Ives formula body washes in chocolate cerns about the importance of teer leader; and vanilla according to one reader. education, the rising costs of col 4. The applicant's short essay • A caller saw the train telephone at The Train Store at Somer lege tuition and the future on volunteer service; set Collection North, and in Scraeder's catalog 1-517-848-2222. strength of communities across 5. A transcript verifying a • One reader pointed out that The A-Team television shows are the country. grade point average of C (2.0) or being aired on the FX cable channel and can be easily taped. High school seniors may pick higher. • A great substitute guide for the nutrition book once published by the Dept. of Agriculture is Bowes and Churches Food Values of Portions Commonly Used by J. B. Lippincott available at-Borders, Purchase guidelines proposed according to one reader. • Two callers reported that the book Behind The Green Door Here are some tips to help you hand washing, special care not and also a movie of the same title, are available and were put in smart shop for a fall wardrobe. in your regular routine. touch with the searcher. Another caller found a source for a Johnny They come from Bev Martin, • Does not quite fit. Appleseed biography on the Internet and her bookstore was passed manager of the Women's Expos Consider this a wise buv: on to the searcher. for JC Penney. • The color and silhouette Onion Lights: Available at MT Hunter in Think twice about a pur coordinates with at least 50-per Still searching for: Northville and Birmingham, these exterior chase that; cent of what's already in your • A retailer who sells Clove gum for Linda. colonial-style luminaries, are made of brass • Can only be worn for one wardrobe. • A Daily Aide Journal once carried by Woolworth's. "It was my and copper and are not lacquered, making occasion. • It fits now, not after you lose secretary for 20 years," said a caller. • Is so trendy that the same five pounds. • Someone who'll assemble wooden dollhouses from a kit for them maintenance free. Originally, used as bea look could be achieved in a less •'If it's a trendy item, is the Susan. cons on homes near the sea, they were designed expensive way (i.e., adding an price low enough that you can • Who still sells record players for an elderly woman who wants for candle or oil-burning, and now, of course, animal print scarf instead of an afford it for just a season or two? to play her old 33 1/3 albums? ~" Tight bulbs, $165- $450. For more details call entire animal print suit.) • You can think of three ways • An Address-O-Graph machine that types on metal or dog tags (248) 344-6668. • Wearing it requires the pur to wear it with what you already for Sue and Nancy of Troy. chase of additional pieces. have in your closet. . - • • Vinyl reinforcements to repair the holes in shower curtains • Requires dry cleaning or • Both the fit and color flatter. for Lorraine of Livonia. • A group of moms of college kids want to send them: an 8-inch • hammer thats handle contains a variety of screwdriver tips that • *• BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS FROM THE . V can be placed on the handle to transform it into a screwdriver, plus, ; *% a Helmac fabri-comb to de-ball sweaters. zthcfr-? DITTRICH FAMILY • A place to buy the original Gucci perfume in the brown box Students are in the classroom '> which is no longer manufactured for Patti Frabotta. & cold weather is on the way,:: • A retailer who sells replacement lids for the corningware browning dishes. FALL SRL6 Welcome to Winter Ladies... • Where to buy Mennen shave talc. Shouldn't You be in the fur of ydUr • A copy of the film King Creole starring Elvis for Kevin. Wednesday, September 10 dreams? Let us help with a • A copy of the children's book Brave Little Indian, for Nancy 12 Noon-10 P.M. Torossian of Plymouth. Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. back-to-school special! 15% to 20% off • A Marilyn Monroe watch for Debbie. • Little glass wind chimes, very inexpensive, in geometric On Special Order shapes, with a small little tinkle sound, for Toni of Livonia. Bridal Gowns & Headpieces 20% savings • Napkin rings with a Christmas Tree by Spode for Lori Rose of off am regularly priced fur item m stock Canton. Vjlid through 9/13/97 20% off All Speciol Order -^wM^i^f^^^ Bridesmaid Dresses • mtm y 30% to 75% off On Selected In Stock Bridal by Herbert M. Gardner, D.D.S. & Gouuns and Headpieces Martha P. Zlnderman, R.N., D.D.S. l/tnct /S9& SCREENING FOR STROKE •'// if 'brjtt f *fiy 'jt/ftiffi y< *t /tt*/ fit it f ittttr As it turns out, the dentut may play an patients, most of whom were over the age Una's Bridal JgeA*/ o8*W^cfaH 1 important rote in preventing strokes. That of 50. Carotid arteries are the large vessels 570 S. Main street (313)873-^00 (248)642-3000 is because a routine dental x-ray has been on both sides of the neck that supply the 7373 Third A\enue 1515 N Woodward Avenue found to be able to detect calcium brain with blood. Plymouth, Ml deposits in the targe arteries of the neck, a This column has been brought to you by sign of advanced atherosclerosis (a major LIVONIA VILLAGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES as (313)455-1100 Store Hours: a public service. We believe in the benefits cause of stroke). The x-ray taken with this Monday Saturday 10am - 6pm ^ detection capability is the panoramic of regular preventive care, and therefore % dUiiii v radiograph, a wide-angle, frontal x-ray encourage all our patients to return for Bloomfield Thursday 10am - 8:30pm.*> taken to survey the condition of the periodic visits. Were located at 19171 patient's teeth and bones. When the Merriman Road, where we stress that panoramic radiograph x-rays of 2,572 nothing is more economical than regular patients were recently reviewed, calcium checkups. Please call us at 478-2110 to deposits (appearing as small white spots) schedule an appointment. Smites are our were found in the carotid arteries of 14} business LIVONIA VILLAGE DENTAL 19171 MERRIMAN • LIVONIA (248)478 2110 PS. A rurrbet of the patients rtw ponoromk rixtogcophs reeled the/bod bkxtoges of the corM rtena went <* to ho* iAnmjrf to hrtterccrfm the (tognnrt^ ^,^, Thursday, September 11 PATIO FURNITURE. Now save additional 10 am-8 pm 10% to 50% OFF r OUR ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES • ALL UMBRELLAS 20% OFF dftc • CUSHIONS 20% OFF ^ • POOL TOYS 20% OFF i »OUTDOOR PLACEMATS & PATIO GLASSWARE 20% OFF Wide Selection of Latest stylos In $ s Man's, Women's, curtains, comforters, Selected Group Patio Umbrellas Values to 300 NOW ONLY 69,95 Children's and Infants bedspreads, blankets • Patio Furniture Clothing and pillows Spas & Tubs • Swimming Pools Accessories The Goodwill • Pool Supplies CORIflttuS^ More iMa\toiCn>d Ann Arbor k ^ J poo|&pati The Observer/'SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 B6 RETAIL DETAILS Retail Details features news order reference charts by pattern alternate shopping process. Bed lunch menu contains a "lighter merly of Duke's) said patrons The evenings, co-sponsored by briefs from the Malts & Main- name, SKU number and size. ding ensembles are described fare" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For can help celebrate the grand the American Cancer Society streets beat compiled by Susan All product lines are available and pictured with decorating reservations call (248) 269-8424. opening by entering to win free and the National Cosmetology DeMaggio. For inclusion, send for home delivery by calling 800- tips and paint choices from the haircuts for one year. During the Association, feature a consulta Information to: Retail Details, 231-5464 and placing a credit Martha Stewart Everyday Col Landmark Arbor Drugs opens opening weekend, kids haircuts tion that includes a personalized c/o The Observer & Eccentric card order. ors paint line. Bath basics follow Eugene Applebaum will open are $6, and adults $8. There will makeup session with complimen .Newspapers 805. E. Maple, Catalog orders will be deliv suit, with photos and informa his 200th Arbor Drugs store be complimentary refreshments tary and skincare products, plus Birmingham, Ml 48009, or fax ered within five to 10 working tive copy that demonstrate a Sept. 15 on Jefferson at Walker and snacks. For more details call tips on how to disguise hair loss to (248) 644-1314. days from the ordering date. The proper balance of patterns and in downtown Detroit. (313) 532-5325. with wigs, turbans, scarves and APAC Corporation of Cedar colors. accessories. New at Laurel Park Place Rapids,.Iowa was contracted to Redford welcomes new family Retailer hosts seminars The boutique is at 3646 Three new retailers will open oversee processing and delivery Steakhouse opens for lunch salon tor women with cancer Rochester Road in the Century ;in time for holiday shopping at functions. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse at Beyond The Cutting Edge Annette's Unique Boutique Plaza, Troy. Space is limited for Laurel Park Place in Livonia Designed in collaboration with 755 West Big Beaver, marked its Family Hair Salon opens at announces its Look Good. . . Feel the free programs. For reserva according to Timothy Grimske, Martha Stewart Living Omnime- first anniversary with the 25113 W. Six Mile, east of Beech Better program, Thursday tions call (248) 680-1600. property manager. They are dia's creative team, the catalog announcement it will open for Daly in Redford, Sept. 8-9. evenings, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. New England Home, (coming jrovides instruction as well an lunch beginning Sept. 8. The Owner Rosanne Promo (for- 20 and Dec. 18 from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 1) Powerful Stuff (opening | Nov. 1) and Franklin Covey (Quest) (opening Dec. 1). It's Baby Time at Farmer Jack BLOOMflfWHIllS More than 1,000 items for the ALAN FORD baby are included in Farmer | 1B45S. Wewoph Jack stores's new Baby Bonus (240; 333-3000 Savings Club. The same per CttmRUNt sonalized Bonus Savings Club BOBTHIBODEAU 2«33VflntMM> card with a bar code on the back ; (810)7334100 will now also automatically! DEAKBOKN include the BBSC incentives. FAIRLANE FORD SALES 14585 Michiflon Avwwe The card will record and tally I (313) 846-3000 the amount spent during each [ . DtAMORN &fo<£ shopping visit. VILLAGE FORD Every time a customer reaches | -23535 Mtdtoon Avenue $200 in baby item purchases, (313) 363-3900 they instantly receive $20 in I v omorr cash at the register. Customers JORGENSEN FORD 8333 MkKigah Avenue with a current savings card are (313)384-2230 automatically enrolled. New members can sign up at any STARK mCKEY WEST U'li Farmer Jack store and receive a | 24760 W.SwehMAe Rood card instantly. (313)338-6600 _ _ • PflROfT-i..'V RIVERSIDE FORD SALES Northland Center will host 1833 Eost Jeffenoh Avenue national walk for Osteoporosis (313) 367-0230 Hundreds of mall walkers at I FA8MIHGTONHU1S -. Northland Center in South- TOM HOLZER FORD field, turned ,out Friday, Sept. 51 39300 Weil Ten Mile Rood to register "stoppers for the first (248) 474; 1234 annual America Walks Fori FONDAlf EDSCHMIDFORD Strong Women, event. 216 •i*ltA.'.*.' •• —'— :— dM^i riMMl BM AiMi* 1t^md^tt^mm tfli^A^Mai ShedDbaeruw Page X, Section Julie Brown, Editor 313-953-2126 on the web: httpy/oeonline.com Sunday, September 7,1997 MEDICAL BRIEFS Free prostate screenings Approximately 41,400 men will die from prostate cancer this year. Early detection and annual testing are the GENETIC best weapons in the fight against prostate cancer. Providence-Mission Health Medical Center Livonia (37595 Seven Mile Road) will provide screening at no cost Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more COCKTAIL information call 1-800-341-0801. New TB clinic Doctors search for family In collaboration with the Wayne County Health Department, Oakwood Healthcare System has opened a new Tuberculosis clinic to provide TB legacy of alcoholism screening and/or treatment. The clinic has a special ventilation system and BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI "There are different types of on-site X-ray, pharmacy, and lab. It is SPECIAL WRITER alcoholics, one who has the staffed by four board-certified Infec impulse control problem and tious Disease physicians who provide Mysteries still cloud the problem about why gets into a lot of trouble and the a wide range of clinical services. The alcoholics destroy themselves and their families other type is the person who has clinic is located at 2345 Merriman for one more drink. But scientists, locally and on a lot of problem's with depression Road and is open Monday and the national front, are closing in on answering key and anxiety and that person is Wednesday from 8-4 p.m. and Friday questions. Even though research indicates that using alcohol for self-medica from 8-12 p.m. For more information there is a genetic component to alcoholism, the age tion," Hill said. call, (313) 467-2412. old debate on whether drinking to excess is a dis ease or a choice continues. Researchers say both One of the most conclusive sides may be right. studies on alcoholism was con ducted by the Minnesota Center Immunization clinic "Nobody believes that if you have a gene it will for Twin and Adoption Research. make you an alcoholic," according to Dr. Elizabeth Providence Hospitaloand Medical Scientists studied dozens of sets Hill, associate professor at the University of of identical twins separated at Centers (37595 Seven Mile Road, Detroit Mercy. "Even if you inherit a susceptibili Livonia) is sponsoring a series of com birth and raised in adoptive ty, which you probably do, there are a lot of envi homes. The results pointed to a munity immunization clinics. The ronmental factors that come into play," she said. clinics will offer DPT, DT, HB, genetic link to behavior, person Hepatitis B (19 yrs. and under) and "You're not predestined." ality and possibly a predisposi MMR vaccinations. Sorry, the varicel Hill heads a study, collaboratively by the Uni tion to alcoholism. la vaccine will not be available. There versity of Michigan Alcohol Research Center, the The identical twins raised in will be a $5 facility fee charged per Mental Health Research Institute and the Univer different homes were found to be child, but all immunizations will be sity of Detroit Mercy, looking at specific genetic more alike than fraternal twins free of charge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. markers that might be involved in impulsive raised together. Similarly iden behavior and the possibility of developing alco X (Walk-in). tical twins raised apart were \ holism. •' X just as alike in personality as \ V %• "WeVe picked out several (genetic) markers that identical twins who grew up in Migraine support group have to do with one particular brain chemical that the same home. •.•v*W.*\ \, 4 This month, the Livonia Migraine might make it harder to resist taking the next Another study showed that dririk," Hill sard. . would have been found already." Support Group meeting will be held children of alcoholic parents are more likely than • Studies like these help scientists look at how in Ann Arbor on Monday, Sept. 29 In fact, researchers involved in the study are other people to become problem drinkers. In fact, children of alcoholics have similar brain wave pat drugs affect the brain and how medications can from 7 to 9 p.m. Dr. David Biondi, a looking for people who have alcohol problems and help. Naltrexone is a new drug that has only board certified neurologist specializ still have both parents alive. The alcoholic and terns and sense the effects of alcohol slower than both parents give blood samples and answer ques people whose parents aren't alcoholics. recently become available. It's the first drug to be ing in headaches and pain, will dis used since Antabuse, which was approved in the cuss "The Coexistence of Migraine, tions about family history. "A lot of people who are children of alcoholics realize that they can develop a problem and they 1950s. The intent is to make the cravings less Depression, and Anxiety: Pure Coinci "We'll look and see if there's any patterns in intense so that alcoholics can respond to therapy, dence or Common Biology?" For more what the person with alcoholism got and what don't drink at all," Hill said. "And it's probably not a bad idea." which might include improving social skills and information call, (248) 486-1764 they didn't get to see if people who are alcoholic retraining their thought processes and reactions to (Nancy) or (313) 662-4278 (Bonnie). got a certain form of a gene," she said. "Knowing Gender doesn't seem to make a difference, the biological basis should help us develop better either. In fact, women have as strong an inherited situations. medications." susceptibility to alcoholism as men, according to Another drug, Acamprosate, has been used in Studies like Hills' are key to finding answers The Journal of the American Medical Association. clinical trials and in Europe", but hasn't been Compulsive overeating and fine tuning treatment for the number one Considering this, counselors often refer to alco approved in the United States. health problem in the United States. More than 18 holism as a disease, because it addresses the Meanwhile, Hill is looking for participants for Everyone overeats sometimes; but power of the addiction and redefines it as a med the local study. why do some people overindulge com million Americans are alcoholic. Scientists have found evidence that at; least some alcoholics are ical problem, rather than as a legal or moral prob "It's hard to find these people, because both par pulsively? Botsford General Hospital lem that needs to be censored. starts a weekly discussion group, genetically predisposed to drinking too much. ents have to be alive and willing to give blood and Compulsive Overeaters Help Group, But, just like heart patients who inherit weak Currently, there are two landmark studies be in a study," she said adding that Margit beginning with an inaugural meeting organs, their lifestyles play important roles, too. underway that researchers around the country are Burmeister, is the geneticist working on the Wednesday, Sept. 17, for individuals Researchers say that predispositions are only part watching. Supported by the National Institute of research and they are assisted by Scott to explore how they use food to cope of what makes us who we are. The whole person is Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, they involve fami Stoltenberg. Robert Zucker, director of the Univer .with life, and how to start taking influenced by a mixture of genes, environment, lies with multiple members who are alcoholic. Sci sity of Michigan Alcohol Research Center, has also steps toward changing their relation peers, parenting and our own 'self-control* One entists are looking at inheritance patterns and done long-term studies on sons of alcoholics start ship with food permanently in a com study, for instance, .concluded that a high percent genetic markei's through several generations. ing when they were three years old. This study is fortable, supportive situation. age of male alcoholics displayed anti-social person Research began five years ago and results are too new for conclusions. expected soon. "Both studies have a lot of partici The group will meet every Wednes alities* a disorder that includes a characteristic of For more information about becoming involved impulsive behavior. Experts also say that some pants so that if there is a genetic marker correlat in Hill's study call (313) 998-7952. The entire day at 7 p.m. at Botsford General ed with alcoholism they will find it," Hill said. Hospital's 2 West Conference Room, thing changes in the brain after prolonged drug process takes between two and three hours and par and alcohol use, and after awhile taking the drug "There's not going to be just one gene, because it's ticipants are paid $50 each, which is $150 for the 28050 Grand River Ave., in Farming- a complex problem^ If there is only one gene it ton Hills. The fee is $10/segsion and or having a drink,becomes involuntary. two parents and the alcoholic. preregistration is required. For more information or to register call, (248) 477-6100. Free Kids Day Children may bring home unwanted guests MedMax in Westland has put v BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI The lice move quickly and shy away harsh the treatment must become," After the lice have been killed, you together a three-hour program for SPECIAL WRITER from light. Try using two pencils and according to Laraine Yakowich Moody, remove them from the child's scalp. kids scheduled Saturday, Sept. 13, Parents expect their children to come under bright light part the hair. Look nurse practitioner at the Detroit Med Wash anything that's been exposed to from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their store's closely at the scalp, especially at the ical Center's school based clinic at the child, like bedding and clothing, in parking lot. home from school with new friends, homework and stories about the day's nape of the neck and behind the ears. Campbell Elementary School. hot water. Vacuum sofas, chairs and Kids Day will feature a wide variety To differentiate between nits and dan Head lice are small grayish-white, wash car seats. Soak combs, brushes of activities and surprises for children events. What parents fear most is they may also come home with the dreaded druff, try to dislodge them from the wingless bugs, about the size of a pen and anything else that touches the of all ages and their families includ hair shaft. If they aren't easily cil tip, which live only on human blood. head in hot water for at least 15 min ing presentations by the Westland head lice. The first sign of head lice is inces removed, they are probably nits. They lay oval, hard eggs (nits) on the utes. D.A.R.E officers, Westland Police and After the initial shock, keep in mind hair shaft, usually less than one-half- If your child has stuffed animals, Fire Department, Pokey-Dottie the sant scratching. Looking a little closer you may see white dots in the hair or that it's a common problem and not a inch from the scalp. seal them in a plastic bag for at least clown face painting, the Wayne Coun statement of poor hygiene or cleanli "Lice can be difficult to detect," she two weeks. Parents should periodically ty Sheriff Department Mounted Divi on the neck at the hairline. Experts warn that it's easy to confuse the lice ness. Children in kindergarten and in said. "You have to know what you're recheck their child's head for new out sion and more. the early elementary grades are at looking for. The bites can cause some breaks. September, October and DARE officers will be fingerprinting with dandruff, which generates large flakes. highest risk. pain." If you confirm your suspicions, November are the most common times children and the Wayne County Sher If your child does get head lice, you can treat the affected areas with for lice to show up. but they can occur iff Department will be taking pho you're not alone. It's estimated that an anti-lice medicated shampoo kit. at any time of the year. tographs for identification emergen there are at least 6 million cases a cies in the event a child is missing - f terns for Medical Briefs are welcome year. The easiest way to contract head free of charge. frorr) ail hospitals, physicians, companies Wally's Walk-Fun Run set for Saturday, Sept. 13 and residents active In tnd Observer-area lice is through direct contact visually Magician Randy Shaw will be on- medical community. Items should be typed from sharing something that touches hand performing unique and trivial Lace up your sneakers and join try KM 106.7. orlegiblywritten and sent to: the scalp, like helmets, brushes, combs, Wally's Walk & Kun Run to help the Entrants pay $10 in advance or feats of magic as well as making bal headphones, barrettes. hair ribbons, loon animals. Fire safety literature • Medical Brief* American Brain Tumor Association $15 to register beginning at 8 a.m. c/o The Obterver Newspapers headbands and hats. raise funds for research and patient on race day, Sept. 13 The 5k run will be distributed by fire officials and 36251 Schoolcraft Road tours of both a fire truck, rescue vehi education and services, Saturday. starts at 9:15 a.m./ the 5k walk at Uvonf*, Ml 48160 Don't stack coats or hats with others. Sept. 13, in Merriman Hollow at 9:20 a.m. and the one-mile children's cle arid police car will be given. Gifts • Or faxed to (313) 691-7279 Onset occurs three to four weeks after will be provided for all children who Edward Hines Park, Westland. run at 10 a.m. Pizza, refreshments infestation and because of this lag peri The walk/run includes a 5k walk and trophies will be provided. For participate in the event. od, unrecognized transmission is likely MedMax is located at 36600 Cen and'fun run and a one-mile chil further-information, or to obtain a to continue. While it's usually consid dren's run. Sponsors include Detroit registration form, call (313) 235- tral City Parkway, across from West- ered an easy problem to treat, doctors land Shopping Center. For more Edison, the Detroit Edison Founda 3730 Mail-in registrations and say some strains are becoming resis tion, the Barbara Ann Knrmanos patron Itsts mav be sent to: ABTA - information call MaryAnn at Med tant to medications. Max, (313) 458-7100. Cancer Institute, Little Caesars. Wally's Walk* Fun Run, 18687 "This is rather alarming because the Pine Sate Enterprises and Wl Coun Mainbridge, Livonia, Ml 48152. more persistent the lice gets, the more wmmmmm mm C2* The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 HEALTH News MEDICAL. NEWSMAKERS Items for Medical Newsmakers are served his residency at the Uni Medical Center. He is a member medicine at Shadyside Hospital from Michigan State University Medical Center. welcome from throughout the versity of Michigan in Ann of the American College of Physi in Pittsburgh, Penn. College of Osteopathic Medicine. Observer area. Items should be Arbor. He is a member of the cians, American College of Chest Khan's office is located on She also worked as an urgent submitted to Observer Newspapers, American Academy of Psychiatry Physicians and the American Schoolcraft Road in Livonia. care physician at St. Lawrence Executive appointed and Law, the American Psychia Medical Association. Hospital and with Gateway 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. trist Association and the Michi Vaishampayan's office is locat Community Services in East Stephen H. Velick, group Our fax number is (313) 591-7279. gan Psychiatrist Society. ed on Levan Road in Livonia. Lansing. She is a diplomat of the vice president for Henry Ford New physicians American Academy of Family Health System Oakwood Physicians. and chief exec St. Mary Internist named Healthcare Walker, of utive officer of New Psychiatrist internist Niolfar System-North Farmington Henry Ford William Sanjeev Khan, M.D. W e s 11 a n d Hills, also Hospital, has Cardasis, ^^H^H^HEB^» been named Vaisham- of Bloomfield 7, Center proud worked as a ^^HF" ' ^^NJJJW;, chairman-elect M.D. of Ann Hills, has - ly welcomes 1 payan, M.D. ^MB" *.. •"* ~-^HHl family practice Arbor, has J of Novi, has joined the two new fami physician at of the South joined the Pf^fi. joined the medical staff I^Hl'-.. - * -*•.- v'^HE? ly physicians, St. Lawrence east Michigan medical staff : medical staff of St. Mary r^/^^'jBP Jo Ann Rig- Hospital in Health & Hos of St. Mary -1 gins-Wood- pital Council. IPNir ': of St. Mary Hospital in Lansing. He Velick Hospital in Hospital in Valshampayan Livonia. house, DO, Woodhouse earned his Walker In this capac Livonia. Car Livonia. Khan is it^JI and Roder medical degree ity, Velick will dasis is board i fT M Vaisham- board certi N. Khan ick D. Walker, MD. from Wayne work closely with the council's Cardasis certified in payan is certified in internal fied in inter Riggins-Woodhouse, Detroit, State University. president, Donald Potter, and psychiatry- medicine. nal medicine, She received her previously worked as a family He worked as a stand physi preside over meetings in the and neurology. He received his medical degree medical degree from King practice physician at St. cian at Michigan State's football, absence of the chairman. He received his medical degree at Wayne State University and Edward Medical College and Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. basketball and hockey games at Wayne State University and served his residency at Detroit served her residency in internal She earned her medical degree and with Lansing Occupational Prepare your mind, body for the fall cold season Bots ford General Hospital in advice, you should know by now ed by proper care and a few pre it's more difficult to physically Battening down hatches Carbon monoxide, a colorless, Farmington Hills provides these that mothers know best, notes ventative steps, if you'll excuse get around," says Sandy Plumer, odorless, and extremely danger health tips as a service to our MacMartin. the pun, in the first place." M.S.W. director of Botsford Along with putting away the ous gas, can injure or kill in readers. "Because one of the ways Dr. Young suggests shopping General Hospital's Geropsychi- barbecue, autumn is also the homes too. Carbon monoxide can you're likely to catch a cold is for shoes late in the day. atric unit. be produced by malfunctioning time of year you should be oil or gas heating systems that Ready or not, here comes cold from surfaces you touch. You Although you may be weary and She has the following tips for thinking about winterizing your season. and your family should get into your feet swelled to their max, seniors to avoid, "cold-weather fail to ventilate homes properly. It's back to school time — and the habit of washing your hands this is the perfect time to get hibernation blues." home for safety by replacing Because carbon monoxide poi back to thinking about how to thoroughly before you eat, after shoes that will fit comfortably. • Keep in contact with family smoke detector batteries and soning can mimic the flue avoid the pitfalls of cooler weath you come home from the office, Particularly for women, wear and friends through the tele having your furnace inspected. (headache, nausea and fatigue er. And one of fall's pits is that the store, or school, and abso ing low-heels is an important phone, letters, postcards and A good rule of thumb regard for instance), it is oft#n ignored it's open-hunting season for lutely after you sneeze or blow preemptive strike against future even e-mail. ing smoke detectors is to replace until it is too late. viruses. your nose," she said. foot problems. • Get involved in a volunteer the batteries twice a year — There are a few warning signs "Our bodies are more suscepti Lastly, she advises, take care "The lower the heel, the bet group for which transportation is when you adjust your household that your home may have a car ble to viruses when we're cooped of your immune system. Staying ter," says Dr. Young. "I suggest provided. (Call your local area clocks to daylight savings time bon monoxide leakage problem, up indoors; and we're exposed to active, getting plenty of rest and to my patients that an inch-and - Agency in Aging for locations of on the first Sunday of April and according to the National Safety them more often, at shorter engaging in relaxing activities a-half to two-inch heels are the senior centers and activities). again when you set your clocks Council, including low-hot water range, in dryer air," says Bots that reduce or offset stress are maximum "healthy" height. Organize a crafts group or book back on the last Sunday in Octo supply; the furnace is on, but the ford physician Melody Mac- all good ways to keep colds from Going higher will not only cramp review club among friends and ber (this year Oct. 26). Remem house isn't as warm as it should Martin, D.O. catching up with you. your feet — it'll eventually meet in one another's homes or a ber, you should have at least one be, and an unfamiliar or burning One of the key contributors to cramp your style. centrally located site. smoke detector on each level of odor. the higher rate of infection is • Develop a new interest when your house. "If you suspect carbon monox dryer air, says MacMartin. Dry the weather gets colder — paint And, although we're concerned ide poisoning, get everyone out air inhibits the ability of mucous Healthy, happy feet ing, genealogy, tai-chi, conversa about keeping warm once the of your house immediately and membranes to resist infection. Ouch! Hammer toes, fallen Fending off the blues tional French, or the New York temperature takes a nose dive, call 911," says Dr. Lagerveld. So, the cold your body was able arches, heel spurs, bunions, For many older adults, the Times crossword puzzle — that sometimes homeowners neglect "It's absolutely critical to get to fight off in May will be harder corns, ingrown nails — we're ending of warmer weather you can indulge in enthusiasti to take care of the basics. medical help, fast." to battle with in November. talking feet that need help. means the ending of a more cally and share with your "People mistakenly think that He also suggests installing Although it's true that there's What can you do to avoid a socialable season of visiting with friends. carbon monoxide poisoning only carbon monoxide detectors, no way to prevent what is known whole world of foot problems? friends and enjoying outdoor "However if you do find your occurs in your car," says Ronald which will sound an alarm if .as "the common cold," there is "First and foremost, get shoes activities. 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Picnic for former Neonatal fire truck, rescue vehicle and physicians, companies and resi THURS, SEPT. 11 Intensive Care Unit (NICU) police car will be given. Gifts will dents active in the Observer-area MEMORY PRE-fOST NATAL EXERCISE patients of the Oakwood Hospi be provided for all children who medical community. Items ElderMed at Botsford will pre WED, SEPT. 10 Marian Women's Center at St. tal and Medical Center - Dear participate in the event. should be typed or legibly written sent "Enhancing Your Memory" Mary Hospital offers a six-week born and Oakwood Hospital MedMax is located at 35600 and sent to: Medical Datebook, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Botsford Gen WEIGHT MANAGEMENT class for 90 minutes once a week Annapolis Center - Wayne. The Central City Parkway, across do The Observer Newspapers, eral Hospital's 2 East A Confer "LifeSteps," a weight manage and is designed to promote fit picnic is scheduled rain or shine from Westland Shopping Center 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, ence Room, 28050 Grand River ment class, can help you achieve ness before and after delivery, for Sept. 13 from 4-7 p.m. on the For more information call 48150 or faxed to (313) 591-7279. Ave., Farmington Hills. Price is your weight loss goal. Taught by meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the campus of the University of MaryAnn at MedMax, (313) 458- $38 for members, $45 for non- registered dietitian Linda hospital's auditorium. Cost is Michigan, Dearborn, located at 7100. members. It will be presented by DeVore. Today's class for orien $35 per person; call (313) 655- 4901 Evergreen Road in Dear GREAT EXPECTATIONS Sandy Baumann, ElderMed tation purposes meets at 7 p.m. 1100. Continues through Oct. 16. born. For more information call SUN, SEPT. 7 manager, and will include the Call (313) 655-8600. A class for those who are expect AIDS CLASSES 593-8750. ing or thinking of having a baby HEALTH ROUND TABLE workbook "Improving Your LUPUS CHAPTER St. Mary Hospital offers a pre FREE KIDS DAY will be held 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 U. S. Representative Lynn N. Memory." Advance registration The Northwest Suburban Lupus marital AIDS class from 7 to 8 MedMax in Westland has put p.m. at Botsford General Hospi Rivers will host an informal is required. To register, call Chapter will hold its current p.m. Registration is required. together a three-hour program tal, 28050 Grand River Ave., Round Table discussion on "Chil (248)471-8020. meeting: Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at AIDS class is currently manda for kids scheduled Saturday, Farmington Hills. Sessions of dren's Health Care: First Step to the Farmington Library, confer tory for anyone wishing to marry Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Great Expectations'* will cover a Universal Health Care?" from 2 ence room, 23500 Liberty Street in Michigan. The certificate at in their store's parking lot. variety of topics and will be pre to 3:30 p.m. at Johnny Pasta's in Farmington. One block west TUES, SEPT 9 the end of the class is good for 60 Kids Day will feature a wide sented by a physician, psycholo Coney Island, located at 62 of Farmington Road and one CANCER EDUCATION days; $15 individual, $25 per variety of activities and surpris gist and maternal child health Ecorse Road in Ypsilanti. To block south of Grand River. "I Can Cope," a six week pro couple fee. Call (313) 655-1100. es for children of all ages and nurse. Price is $15 per person, kick-start the discussion Rep. Scheduled meetings for the gram begins today at St. Mary FOCUS ON LIVING their families including presen including a continental break-* Rivers has prepared an in-depth remainder of the year includes: Hospital, Livonia, meeting once The Focus on Living cancer sup tations by the Westland D.A.R.E fast and lunch. Advance regis packet of information on social Oct. 7; Nov. 24; Jan. 12; Mar. 12; a week for two hours, 6:30 to port group will meet with a officers, Westland Police and tration is required. To register. security issues that is available Apr. 30; and June. 4. The 8:30 p.m..in the auditorium. The nurse-facilitator to share con Fire Department. Pokey-Dottie call (248) 477-6100. in advance. If you are interested statewide meeting is Sunday, program is designed to help cerns. The session will be in the the clown doing face painting, in obtaining this information, May 3, 1998. * PROSTATE SCREENING please call Michelle Robbins, of newly-diagnosed cancer patients Garden City Hospital Medical the Wayne County Sheriff A free screening for prostate BREASTFEEDING her staff at (313) 741-4210 or take an active role in their treat Office Building. There is no Department Mounted Division cancer will be held 9 a.m. to 722-1411. ment and recovery; sponsored by A class will meet 6 p.m. at Gar charge. For information, call and more. noon at Mission Health Medical the American Cancer Society; den City Hospital, 6245 Inkster. (313)458-3311. DARE officers will be finger Center. Livonia. For informa register at (313) 655-2922. Con It will offer information to printing children and the Wayne tion, call 1-800-341-0801. tinues through Oct. 14. prospective parents on positive County Sheriff Department will MON, SEPT. 8 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING MOMS' FITNESS aspects of breastfeeding. For reg be taking photographs for identi OHOH0 GOLF BENEFIT istration information, call (313) SAT, SEPT. 13 Having your blood pressure and The Perinatal Education Pro fication emergencies in the event Oakwood Healthcare System is 458-4330.' FREE PROSTATE SCREENING a child is missing - free of cholesterol checked on a regular gram of Garden City Hospital Mission Health center, located in basis is one of the most impor sponsoring its 10th annual Oak- ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT charge. and the Wayne Westland YMCA Livonia on the corner of 7 Mile tant steps you can take in caring wood Healthcare Open Heart meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A support group for family mem Magician Randy Shaw will be Open (OHOHO) at the Dearborn and Newburgh roads, is offering on-hand performing unique and for your health. St. Mary Hospi starting today, as well as on bers, friends and caregivers of free prostate screenings for men tal will hold a blood pressure Country Club. Entry fee is $200 Sept. 11. The alternating land those with Alzheimer's or related trivial tricks as well as making for those who have had open from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., Satur balloon animals. Fire safety lit and water exercise program is disorders will meet 7 p.m. in day Sept. 13, in recognition of Please see DATEBOOK, C4 heart surgery and $250 for those designed for needs of pregnant Classroom No. 1 of the Garden erature will be distributed bv who have not had open heart prostate awareness month and postpartum women and con City Hospital Medical Office (September). To schedule an surgery. The golf package tinues until the child is six Building. The group, offered free includes 18 holes of golf with appointment call, 1-800-341- months old. Doctor's referral of charge, is sponsored by the 0801. cart, lunch and dinner. All pro requested; call 458-4330. Alzheimer's Disease Association. ceeds from the OHOHO will ben NICU PICNIC UVINO WITH DIABETES For information, call (313) 458- efit Oakwood's Cardiology Cen 4330. Mark your calendar for the Oak- ter of Excellence. For more infor St. Mary Hospital offers an wood Hospital & Medical Center mation or sponsorship opportu eight-class series from 1 to 3 nities call, (313) 791-1234. p.m., "Taking Charge of Living With Diabetes," today and sub /f Rawlinson Photography STOP SMOKING sequent Tuesdays and Thursday St. Mary Hospital offers a through Oct. 2. in the Pavilion A Bridal smoke-free living class from 6:30 Conference Room B. The class to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thurs fee is $75; 18 an older only. Must Faire days, today through Sept. 18 in register by Sept. 2 at (313) 655- Wednesday, Pavilion Conference Room A. 2922. September 17, 1997 The two-week, four-session pro Doors Open 6:00 p.m. gram helps individuals quit smoking. Fee is $25; call (313) At: The Meeting House Grand Ballroom 655-2922. 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Call 655-2922 for more Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon the Society for the Advancement University of Michigan Compre life, and how to start taking the Garden City Hospital Medi information and to register. in the Pavilion Conference Room of Natural Teachings, an organi hensive Cancer Center is offer steps toward changing their cal Office Building. The group is A. The cost of the cholesterol zation of people seeking natural ing a free prostate cancer screen, relationship with food perma for those with respiratory prob screening is $15 and it includes alternatives to healing through a including universally recognized nently in a comfortable, support lems and their families. For WED, SEPT. 24 both the total and HDL choles balance of body, mind and spirit. PSA blood test, in the evening in ive atmosphere. The group's information, call (313) 458-3481. terol. Blood pressure measure Livonia. Screening recommended inaugural meeting is Sept. 17 ADULT HEARTSAVER ment is free. Fasting is not nec for all men over 50, and all and begins at 7 p.m. at Botsford St. Mary Hospital is offering the essary for the cholesterol screen TUES, SEPT. 16 African-American men over 40, General Hospital's 2 West Con SEPT. 17-18 American Heart Association ing. or men with a family history. ference Room, 28050 Grand Basic Life Support Course - STROKE AND ANEURYSM Exams take 10 minutes or less. River Ave., in Farmington Hills. BLOOD DRIVE Adult Heartsaver from 7-10 p.m. A support group for those who Must schedule with Cancer The fee is $10/session and pre- A Red Cross blood drive will be in the St. Mary Hospital Audito MON, SEPT. 15 have had or have a cerebral Answer Line nurses 9-4:30 Mon registration is required. For held 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17-18 rium, near the Five Mile Road aneurysm or stroke will meet at day through Friday at (800) 865- more information or to register, at Garden City Hospital, 6245 entrance. This class will describe MEDICINAL HERB USE Garden City Hospital, 6245 1125. Livonia screening at U-M call (248) 477-6100. Inkster. To make an appoint the risk factors for heart disease, Herbs have been a source of Inkster. Family members and ment, call (313) 458-4330. Walk- signs and actions for survival for Center for Speciality Care, BREAST CANCER SPEECH healing for thousands of years. friends are welcome, There is no 19900 Haggerty. ins are welcome in the afternoon. the person having a heart They also contain vitamins and charge. For information, call St Mary Hospital will host a attack, and what to do in a minerals providing a great (313) 458-4396. SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO speaker, Nancy G. Brinker, on breathing or heart emergency. source of nutrition. To learn STUTTER "Breast Cancer Awareness" 7-9 Also covered is the one-person ADULT CPR Henry Ford Hospital's Division p.m. in the hospital auditorium. SAT, SEPT. 20 more about herbs, attend A class will be offered 7 p.m. at rescue technique and the Hiem- SANTs lecture when Dr. Eugene of Speech-Language Science and Author and founder of the Susan KIDS' DAY lich maneuver. A $20 class fee Garden City Hospital, 6245 Disorders will host a support G. Brinker Breast Cancer Foun Oakwood Healthcare Center- Watkins will be speaking about Inkster. One-person rescues will covers course materials. A course the medicinal use of herbs. The group for people who stutter dation (in honor of her sister, Canton and its emergency room participation card is issued. Call be taught through film, lecture from 6:30-8 p.m., at the hospi who died of the disease at age and Oakwood Healthcare Sys meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in and demonstrations. Registra 655-2922 or toll free 1-800-494- the Holistic Health Center in tal's Center for Rehabilitation 36), Nancy Brinker will speak tem's Community-Focused 1650 to register. tion is required. To register, call Services, located at 2799 W. and give away free copies of her Health Promotion Network will Livonia located at 29200 Vassar (313)458-4330. in Livonia Pavilion, Suite 140. Grand Blvd. The support group book "The Race Is Run One Step offer "Kids' Day" 1-4 p.m. at the (Across the street from the Livo was formed to offer participants At a Time." Seating limited; reg center, 7300 Canton Center in nia Mall). Admission is $5, for speaking practice, social active ister at (313) 655-1100. Brinker Canton. The Canton Fire Safety THUR, SEPT. 25 more information, call (313) 837- WED, SEPT. 17 ties and mutual support. At the Foundation is largest private House will be there and police EVENING WITH THE STARS meeting, Alex Johnson, Ph.D., funder of research dedicated representatives will participate. Oakwood Healthcare System, director of the division will dis solely to breast cancer with $65 There is no charge. The event is Ritzy Rags of Grosse He, Manno cuss "Getting Started in Conver million awarded already. for children ages 3-10 and their Clothing of Dearborn, and Dit- sation." For more information LARYNGECTOMY parents. For information, call trich Furs of Detroit are teaming call, 876-4605. A group for people who have had Lex Wantuck at (313) 454-8011. up for 'An Evening with the COMPULSIVE OVEREATERS or will have surgical removal of NEWBORN CARE Stars', a fund-raising event to Living Trusts Botsford General Hospital starts their vocal cords will meet 2 p.m. A two-session class will begin 6 support Oakwood's Keep on Trac $ a weekly discussion group, Com at Garden City Hospital, 6245 p.m. at Garden City Hospital, program. Keep on Trac is an It's easy to create your own! 125 pulsive Overeaters Help Group, Inkster. Family members and 6245 Inkster. It is designed to adolescent cancer prevention every Wednesday beginning friends are welcome. For infor help expectant parents learn and education program devel At duth, only a Living Twit can spar* Bypassing Michigan's Probata ToBgata Sept.. 17. Individuals will explore mation, call (313) 458-3381. about a baby's needs. The second oped within Oakwood's Cancer your famiy the upense and trauma of demonstrates how anyone, using Probata Center of Excellence. The probata, attorney fm, estate tarn, and Avoidance Center tools, can create their BREATHERS session will include CPR instruc /; tion by American Heart Associa evening begins at 6:30 p.m., with the eieeuive caprtal gains taxes that own foolproof Living Trust in just hours THINKING ABOUT A The Breathers' Club will meet cocktails and appetizer-reception result when property b deeded, jointly or for % 125. No attorney is needed. tion instructors. Registration is whofly, to crddren btfort death. required. To register or for infor followed by a preview of fall and Tut Corm r«k nit AYOC uct or PeosATt holiday fashions to the live The Gordon Mead Dennrtt Parent/Child mation, call (313) 458-4330. In Michigan's most music of celebrity impersonator, understandable, FREE Liv LIVING TRU5T mzmt Projects Mike Shelton. An afterglow ing Trust workshop, the W0RK5H0F5 • Dollhouse Kits party and dessert bar will imme * •Classic Design author of the bestseffing Reservations & Info: 800-338-0227 Wooden Pedal SEPT. 23, 30 diately follow the fashion show. FR€£ ESTIMATEm S Car Kits CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION Tickets are $75 per person and • Lab Quality Octlllfc Cenfort lea, »235 Baeklqhm (ar. Utile Bah & 1-96). Livonia Microscopes St. Mary Hospital is offering a $650 for a table often. For more (313)5¾¾¾ 930 • Kids'Crafts & information regarding An OcLlfcCeflrfarttaCart*BtafReVAj*Arber Two workshops tttifoy it 2p.m.& 7 pjn. Learning Games cholesterol education class, Workshops or* pr*stnt*d in J 5 Michigan dfkt bi-monthly. Coll for schtdult. UN[TEL>ffM*ERATLIRE "Eater's Choices" from 7-9 p.m. Evening with the Stars call Oak- 8919 MIDDLEBELT • LIVONIA "You Name in the St. Mary Hospital Pavilion wood at (313) 791-1234. It Sale Conference Room A, near the •20% off any one south entrance. Learn to plan in-stock Item. meals, read food labels, and find Good thru Ht,- ^¾¾¾^.... jtm mmmm The Observer!SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 9i WAYNE BUSINESS Finance Holman dealership, brothers celebrate 40 year milestone BY JULIE BROWN the past 40 years. STAFF WRITER Mile "Just doing good business" is the key to stone: Things have changed in the 40 years since their success, Mac said. Being in a good, Brothers Albert Holman, aided by brother Paul, growing community has helped as well. The dealership is actually two dealer (l-r) established a car dealership in suburban Albert Detroit. But good service and good products ships, one for Toyota and one for Pontiac- remain the key to their success. GMC. It sits on 11 acres. There's a service "Red" , department for each dealership. "It's a long time. Forty years, that's very Holman' good," said Paul Holman, who's known as Red Holman Pontiac-GMC-Toyota has and Paul Mac. The 68-year-old Plymouth Township some 140 employees, many with 25 to 30 ^^^^^k2&3&£k^£&^iS "Mac" years of experience with the business. One resident and his brother, known as Red, ^^^^^•fe^^J riTtx^' Holman, started out in Wayne. They moved to their employee, Richard Dawkins, started with current site at Ford and Wayne roads in the business in the beginning and has are Westland in 1964. been there the entire time. He's a sales i^R*v proud of man and the used car manager. Both Mac and Red, a 79-year-old Farm- k^M' their The dealership has extensive community dealer ington Hills resident, put in busy days tak involvement, including the Drug Abuse ing an active role at Red Holman Pontiac- Resistance Education program and spon ship in GMC-Toyota. The dealership's actual sorship of local Girl Scout and Boy Scout hk, ^ - - — West- anniversary was in August, but the celebra programs. It donates vehicles to local land. tion's slated for Sept. 15. schools to be used in teaching auto repair. Tfie busi Red Holman started the dealership. Mac Holman agrees that the image of ness is "I came into the business with him," his the car salesman has improved over the celebrat brother said. Mac's son, John Holman, is years. In years gone by, car dealers t now the general manager, so the family's weren't always seen as being honest. ing its encouraged the business will remain in good "Oh, definitely improved over the years. 40th hands for many years to come. "Hopefully, In fact, I don't think it could be any better anniver the business will still be here." now." sary. The brothers and their colleagues have seen competitors fall by the wayside over p - • STAFF PHOTO BY JM JACDFELC ' BUSINESS PEOPLE This column highlights promo tions, transfers, hirings and other key personnel moves within the suburban business communi ty. Send a brief biographical summary, including the towns of residence and employment and a black-and-white photo, if desired, to: Business People, Observer Business Page, Observ er Newspapers, 36251 School craft, Livonia 48150. Our fax number is (313) 591-7279. PR director appointed Mary Roehr has been named Ameritech public relations direc tor for Western Wayne County and the Ann Arbor area. She succeeds Robert Lacinski who has accepted an assignment for Jackson, Ingham and Livingston counties and Marcia Sayles who retired after a 37-year career. Roehr had been Ameritech's public relations director for the Southern Wayne County and Monroe County area. She was also a strategic planning consul tant at Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies in Detroit; executive director of the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce; and communica tions specialist for the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. As public relations director, Roehr will serve as Ameritech's liaison with residence and busi ness customers, responsible for local media relations, corporate contributions coordination, issues management, and local government relations. Roehr lives in Dearborn with her husband, Stephen, and sons, John and Cullen. New staff member John A. Kempf of Redford , with more than 21 Finding the right doctor years expe rience in the water treat ment indus doesn't have to be this hard try, has John A. Kempf joined Plymouth Technology Inc. of Livonia as technical director. Kempf, a graduate of Universi Looking for a really good doctor? Give us a call. ty of Missouri in mathematics and chemistry (1971), will be stationed at the company's recently-expanded headquarters 1-800-231-2211 office and laboratory in Livonia, said Geary G. Parke, CEO of Plymouth Technology. Kempf will be in charge of advanced SAIN I f-fo* 7 Will f>O*0 technology, including the expanded laboratory for analyz JONITir £ 1 I ncclf4 tfl0 th* ing and formulating treatment /*S !n*r»* "John Kempf has a tremen xfo ajWTTV • • ,\=z =¾ dous depth of knowledge and experience in the industry. Recruiting him exemplifies our credo of growing in technical stature as well as size," said Parke. St. Joe's Doctors - Close to Home. Located at 32231 Schoolcraft ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL, ANN ARBOR Road, (1-96). Plymouth Technolo gy Inc. was founded in May 1991, and is one of the Midwest'* fastest growing speciality chemi Practicing in the Mission Health Medical Center in Livonia cal and hydro technology compa nies. 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Pretty DWF. 54. sports, movies, quiet evenings, NO GAMES are you? 36, 5'81/2", 131!bs. «5670 SWM, 37-44, 5'10'+, N/S. enjoys laughter and good con travel. Seeking SF, with similar SM, 5'9", 220fbs. easygoing, truck golden-browTV'green, single. 1 love Emotionally and financially secure versation, fine dining, occasionaJ- interests, for LTR, possible mar SY MOl^lER SAYST." ~ driver, enjoys dandng, barbe heels and clogs too, Kensington a plus. If you're fun, you might be riage. «5658 to D.S.O. You are: _'1f+ WM, ry casinos. Seeking SM. 45-65, for "Someday you'll meet a special cues, friends. Seeking loving, car the one. «5642 friendship and dating. «5549 college-educated, slender. 1 can LOOKING" woman and make her very happy ing SF. 45-50. spontaneous. H/W You're handsome, intelligent and laugh at my short comings, can LOOK NO FURTHER "LADY FOR THE ONE proportionate, for LTR. «5649 you? «5645 DWF, late 30s, attractive, the ulti Caring, passionate, fun, lovely sincere." SWM, 24. enjoys out ___ ALMosT mate Drat", with the devil in her SPF. biracial, 46, full-figured, doors, music, romance, seeks PRETTY attractive, pleasanl, enjoys trav ^aSE&r Caucasian gentleman, 35, N/S. eye. Would like lo meet DWM, slender, energetic SWF, age EVERYTHING: PROFESSIONAL athletic type, who likes music, eling, jazz, concerts and movies. enjoys outdoor activities, the lake, Independent female. 34. 5'7", Seeking SM. 40-50,6'+. financially dancing, music, weekend car unimportant. «5829 success, good looks, warm heart. boating, and movies. Royal Oak Athletic SWM. 42. great commu stim, long brown hair, enjoys area «5611 secure, race unimportant, lor dat trips. Seeking SWF. N/S. medi sports, dining, dancing, traveling. SEEKS nicator, seeks intelligent, attractive ing, possible relationship. «5550 um/full-figured, who is loving and MODEL/DANCER Seeking thoughtful SW gentle LOOKING good-hearted. Age open, «5667 S/DWF, for special relationship, Athletic, assertive, very attractive, man, 30+, N/S. «5647 FOR A FRIEND " SMART MOtnrHF?MALE " possible LTR. Age open «5650 Tall, slim, (young 50), N/S, social 40s, petite, attractive, looks calm, A YOUNG" '•" romantic, sincere SWM. 24, 511'. DIAMOND ROBERT REDFORD seeks athletic, caring, affectionate, IN THE ROUGH drinker, professional likes golf, scares easy. Nice truck, no prop MASCULINE, cross-country skiing, dining out. erty. Seeking 35+, tall, attractive. SM, 5'10\ 165IOS. blond hair, slim WF, 18-32, with good per MUSCULAR, SEXY Athletically built SBF, 34. physi travel, would like to meet male sonality, for friendship, maybe cally fit. seeks SWPM. 35*40, patient working guy. Friends first. homeowner, self-employed, loves SWPM, 44. 6'1", 195lbs, enjoys with similar interests. Children No professionate, smokers, drinkers, the outdoors, boating, skiing, hik more. Your call could bnng us 6 2 +, fit and athletic, for dinners, ok «5557 music, sports, fishing, bowling, movies, walks, elc. N/S. social overweight or Momma's boys. ^flk& ing, picnics, working out, traveling. together. «5740 dandng. Seeking slim, sexy SF, drinker. «5605 SLEEPLESS Salesmen ok. «5552 Seeking taS female. Must workout, 25-45. with same interests, for have a sense of humor and be _ SEEKING * LOOKING IN LIVONIA TRUE LOVE friendship, maybe more. «5655 DWF, 41, 5'5", blonde/hazel, fun- ARE YOU FOR ME? D«ar Dolor*!, employed. «5604 FOR A HERO SWF 37, 5'3", 135lbs, fairly attrac Handsome, maiure, honest, figured, mom of two, N/D, N/S, I am a 5'11" woman, and while I'm not ITALIAN STALLION ' ' "" Cute, nice DWF. 35, 57-. tive, seeks WM, 36-55, to be hon TOP NOTCH romantic, sincere, athletic SWM, SWM, 44.6'. attractive, muscular, 126105, fun, down-to-earih, one enjoys dancing, playing cards, movies, easy listening music. est caring, loving, sincere, and mar vain, I prefer to date guys who are taller Attractive, bright, humorous, car 24, 5'ir. Enjoys sunsets, moon very adive. financially secure, son, N/S, enjoys jogging, biking, riage-minded, for happiness logeth- ing, dynamic, wefl-educaled. engi lit walks, outdoors, music, biking. biking, concerts, travel. Looking Seeking tali, romantic, caring, than me. Short of crashing a basketball Seeking aftrartive. fit female, 45 er. Must be financially secure. neering manager, mid-40s, empty Seeking pretty, slender, affection or under, for possible relationship. for SWM, 35-49. who's fun, car trusting SM. 40-45. «5455 team's locker room, how can I meet a ing, financially secure. N/S, to «5511 nester. slim, athletic build, seeks ate SWF, 18-28, to talk, walk, and «5657 enjoy lite with. »5818 LOOKING 4 " tall man? - long tall Sally healthy, slim, attractive, mid-40s journey through life with. «5639 SOMEONE SPECIAL FUN, PROFESSIONAL «5696 LIVONIA ROMANTIC WARM, IRISH HEART Down-to-earth, caring, giving, DWF, 48, 5'3", 135fbs, enjoys Dear Sally, LOOKTNQ SWM, 53, secure, likes movies, Intelligent, attractive, slender, affectionaie, sense of humor, most sports, golf, skiing, hockey, 8EASTIE"BOYS7 ~ FOR LOVE? sports, travel, dining, quiet times vivacious DWPF, 28. 5'7", easygoing, enjoys bingo, going for football, nature, travel Seeking I like 'em tall myself. Bui if you're particular Smashing Pumpkins, Led Romantic SWM, 27. 6 2", 20CHbs. Seeking SWF. 43-50. N/S. N/D. dark/green, seeks tall, handsome, rides, dancing, shows, open to fun-loving, affectionate, kind, N/S Zeppelin(my three favorites), brown/Wue. enjoys sports, music, for aimpanionship to LTR. «5659 new things OWF. 5T, blonde, about height then you gotta be up front athlefic S/DWPM, 33-45, coUege- WPM, 43-55, for LTR. «5514 good-looking, tall, athletic, out romantic times, seeks sincere. nice-looking. Seeking man 45-55. about if. Tne best place to find this guy is going SWM. 22, great person educated, with kind heart, for con SWF, 21-29, for possible LTR. SWM, OVER 60 versation, friendship, possible «5475 KEEPER in the personals. Just fell 'em you want lo ality, enjoys concerts, the out Wanted: female, 50-60. light OF MY STARS doors, musicfatl types), biking. «5822 LTR. Race open. 115737 LOOKS dnnker/smoker Ok. who enjoys Well-rounded, humorous SWF, meet a nice guy 6' or taller. Good luck, Seeking slender SWF. 18-28. _ boating and camping. Can talk SOMEONE SPECIAL UNIMPORTANT; BUT IVORY 43, 5'7", brown/hazel, N/S, enjoy Stretch. - D. with similar interests. Friendship SEEKS EBONY over coffee. «5663 DWF, 37,5'9", attractive. N/S, one intelligence, spirituality and heal first. «5750 child, secure, serious interests, ing naturally are, and George sports, jazz, CAW, quiet times at Attractive, slim, affectionate WM, home Seeking honest, romantic, SWM, 30 " open, seeks honest, affectionate, Clooneytook-a-tikes ar e welcome. E-MAIL"ME"" late 40s. inteUigent, outgoing, SW pretty, petite, youthful, non humorous, mature S15WM. 38-52. Construction worker, 6'. 195lbs, financially secure S/DWM, 34-50, SM, 5'9', brown/brown, enjoys humorous, sincere, seeks simAar have one daughter. Seeking Ms. 5'9"+, N/5. »5698 smoking activist. 47. seeks non- 5T+. N/S. who can appreciate Call 1-900-773-6789 btack female for occasional LTR. me, for possfcle marriage. «5567 sports, golfing, fishing, outdoors, Right, SWF. 25-35. to share life prejudiced, politically left WM, 35- to respond to thai special ad skiing, hanging out with fnends. «5634 . •'.;. __j :_ 57, for fun. art. lectures, friend with. If you tike romance and hav Professional SWF. 27, who tikes CURVY CONTOURS [CoH ccsts $ \ .98 per minute Must be 18 or o.e-1 quiet evenings at home, CAW ing fun too. you and i could make ship/relationship. «5726 music, and having fun. «5736 PICTURE PERFECT to: go camping, football games, DWF, 40-something, copper-col Is a romantic comedy type rela a love connection. «5666 concerts, tne beach, and other SOULMATE, ored hair. N/S, social drinker, seeks ~ MOONQAZiNG OPTIMIST tionship possible? SwM, 40, fun stuff. Seeking someone who's WHERE ARE YOU? gentleman, 6'+, for romantic din (Dbseruerft -Ectfjitrtc I HANDSOME ENGINEER silly and fun, values friendship, SWF, mJd-40s, dark hair/eyes, eC SWM. 43. dashing, affluent, handsome, humorous, playfully Young-looking DWM, 53. 6T. ners, weekend travel. Friendship achiever, positive outlook on life, motivated and responsible. seeks outgoing, fun-loving SWM, first, possible LTR. «5568 hip. enjoys the interplay ol I95lbs, N/S. graduate degreed «5470 mid-30s-rntd-40s. My interests: i) seeks adventure, and romance romance, hilarity. Seeks to ticlde (MBA), excellent heaJth/physical bowling, bingo, auto races, spec KIND-HEARTED i with pleasurable, spirited WF, Ihe fancy of WF equivalent. ccfxJrtiori. ex-Marine. Seeking very LOOKING FOR FUN tator sports, gambling trips, walk DWF, 40, auburn/green, 5'5", t 3., & r-r nlih age open. «5739 «5654 Seeking WM, 26-40, to share fun attractive woman, shapely, with ing, funny movies. «5727 I20lbs, N/S, no dependents, great legs, friendry, someone spe- times with. II you want to know ACCEPT CREATIVE MUSICIAN more leave a message, all calls LOOKING attractive, caring, enjoys movies, MY IDEAL WOMAN... MY CHALLENGE dal for permanent relationship. old cars, nature, antiques, art fairs. PRINCE OF THE CITY Good-looking SWM. 23, dark/ «5516 answered. «5471 FOR A KEEPER? SBPM, 36. 6'r, 225lbs, ath is SWF. 38-48, medium build/ Maybe it's me you're searching Seeking tall, fit WPM, 36-43, N/S. full-figured, proportionate, who's green, unique, romantic, open, - Attractive, inteUigent, loyal, full-fig letic build, financially secure, for. Jovial, dynamic, great-looking, ATTRACTIVE ASIAN ured SWF 36, long brown/blue, N/Drugs. «5454 romantic, loving, enjoys the SWM, 40. er^oys adventure, spon communicative, athletic, dean- KIND-HEARTED Non-smoWng AF. 36, seeks attrac marriage-minded, seeks SF, cut, deep-thinking, song writer/ nursing back injury, seeks gen 5'7"+, HAV proportionate, long outdoors. If this is you. call me: taneity, mystery. Seeking care SBM, 42, 5T, 170(bs. with a tive, heaJth-conscious, dependent- tleman to share time with, children ~ ~IS tT YOU? SWM, 35. N/S. smart, sincere, free, outgoing SWF, age unim drummer. Seeking pretty, slender, medium build, easygoing, know- free WM, 30-40.5'9'+, for casual Attractive French-Canadian, hair, educated, career woman welcome, wives aren't. Lefs not without children. «5830 handsome, fun, ready tor a portant. «5741 creative, spontaneous, sweet SWF, how to treat a lady. Seeking a dating, possible LTR. «5378 be lonely. «5738 American-born female, speaks good lime. «5729 18-32, who also loves music. S/DWF, 18-50. for friendship French, good sense of humor, STILL SEARCHING HOPELESS ROMANTIC LI VONIA RESIDENf" ' «5660 • fun. «5518 CUDDLER enjoys outdoor activities, gar Attractive SWM. 34. 6*. 175I&S, ADVENTUROUS SBM, 30, 6'2". 2l0lbs. N/D, N/D, Tall, attractive SWF. 36, t^ever - ONTHEGO married, yet. Height/weight pro DWF, young 62, full-figured, shy dening, good food, travel. Seeking brown/brown, caring, alfec- SWM, 28. 5'10 , 155lbs. profes have all accessories for LTR. VEGETARIAN portionate, dark/naze), enjoys cuddler, seeks romantic, caring, companion to relax and chat, and tionate, understanding, enjoys sional, dark hair and eyes, con Seeking SWF. 21-28, enjoys Young WPM, 48. 5'10*. hand SWM, 49. 5'1 r, N/S, no depen movies, concerts, rollerbladinig, honest guy for friendship which speak French with. «5420 camping, candlelight dinners, sidered good-looking, enjoys music, sports, dancing. Let's talk. some, large frame, dances often, dents, finandafly secure, physi and back rubs, seeks tail, SWM, could leacf into something more moonlight walks, sportsfbowl- traveling, skiing, sporting evenls. «5743 has hantfeap of 6 goffing. Seeking cally fit, seek SWF, 30s to earty 5'1 IV, who is sincere, with sense serious. «5697 VERY ATTRACTIVE ing). Seeking woman, 32-42, good conversation, humor. attractive WF, 35-55, comfortable 40s, N/S. with same qualities, who of humor and open to a lasting SWF. 40.5'7", I15lbs. I'm selec with similar interests, for pos romantic dinners and much NO SECRETS in jeans or format gown at private is very hearth-conscious, and a UNCHAINED MELOOY more. Seeking an outgoing and relationship. «5235 SJim, attractive DWPF, 50, N/S, tive, successful, and honest. I sible LTR. No games. «5832 Slim, trim, financially secure country dub. «5602 vegetarian. «5607 seeks S/DWPM, 45-55, 5'8"+, don't smoke or drink, and have no attractive woman. «5825 DWM, mid-30s. homeowner, with , WHERE ARE YOU? dependents. Seeking the same HOPELESS ROMANTIC very mild herpes, enjoys Harleys. VERY LOVING MAN HAKUNA MAT ADA SWF, 25. brown/blue, employed HAV proportionate, for CAW danc Attractive, down-to-earth, WPM. ROMANTIC WARRIOR ing, rolierblading, and compan qualities in a trim, tall. 38-48 camping, movies, dining, etc. Very r_ndsome. caring genfieman, Affectionate, compassionate SM, and educated, seeks SWM. 25- year-old SWM. «5360 looking for that special someone, College-educated, athletic, adven Seeking honest, caring, active, looking to share life with a kind ionship. «5636 who is attractive, loyal, sincere, for turous, creative, attractive SBM, 46, 6'2\ 270lbs, enjoys the out 35, who Is financially secure and playful, young lady, under 40. for woman, emotionally/financially doors, golfing, and quiet evenings enjoys going out, along with quiet SINCERlTY~AlUUST ~~ TOOKING FOR YOU friendship 8nd maybe more. 32, 5'7", enjoys getaway week LTR. North Oakland. «5744 evenings at home. «5238 Someone looking for romance and ends, dancing, romancing, jazz, secure I'm sure I can bring joy into at home. Seeking slender female. Looking for a friend. I have a vari Attractive, full-figured SWF, your Me. «5613 25-45, kx dating and possible rela friendship. Give me a call, so we martial arts, open-minded. FRIENDLY, "" HELLO FRIEND ety of interests,form Rachrnaninov , brown/green, enjoys fireplaces, can talk. ©5823 tionship. «5609 to Tony Bennet, from Lake up North, being together. Seeking fit, witty SWF, 20-40, for HARD-WORKING ~~ ATTRACTIVE Attractive, intelligent, refined yet possible relationship. «5661 fun, slender, tallSF, 51, smoker, Michigan to Las Vegas. DF, 56, Seeking attractive.S/DWM,- 40- VERY ATTRACTIVE ~ Fit SM, 53, 5'9". 160(bs, seeks & INTELLIGENT CURIOUS GEORGE enjoys intimate dining, movies, N/S. Seeking man 56^65. «5641 52, who is loving, kind and needs SWM. 27, 5'11\ 175IDS, brown/ __ ggg~ physically fit, SF. under 45, under Witty, honest, college-educated, Very attractive SWM. 29. 6'1". blue, very outgoing, professional 5'7*, enjoys outdoors, books, interesting conversation, home SEXY; "~ a good woman. «5362 SLENDER BRUNETTE trim DWPM, 47, N/S, enjoys 190tbs, likes bike riding, movies, life. Seeking intelligent, tall, ly employed. Seeking attractive movies, Let's meet. Smoker ok, bridge, tennis, dancing, movies, concerts, dining, hockey. Seelong SASSY AND CLASSY... SWF. 18-35, HAV proportionale. Pretty, long-haired SW/VI/AF is classy, marriage-minded gentle "TALL who this well-employed, well- Kids a plus. «5746 and moonlit wjilks. Seeking attrac attractive SWF. 25-35. with simi man, 50+. «5745 30-something, is seeking Prince SLENDER BLONDE must be outgoing, and enjoy Charming, but will settle for frog sports. «5828 adjusted, passionate SWM, 38, "READ THIS; tive, trim, educated WPF. 37-49. lar interests, who is honest and -— SEXy — with sense of humor. «5652 Catch your attention? Actually 160tbs, short brown/blue loves THEN CALL IT with similar traits and interests, for likes to laugh. For LTR. «5610 BUT WHOLESOME I'm more like Rosie with red hair. RENAISSANCE MAN dearfy. Job, car, nice. Don t hesi Are you tired of third wheel syn LTR. «5819 Petite, Italian DWF, very young DYNAMIC, DWF, 39. good sense of humor, Lover of music, the Renaissance tate to call. «5816 HANDSOME, BEAUTIFUL PH.D. drome? Do you like the outdoors, STRAIGHTTDGE~ 47, N/S, M/D, great sense ol like lo do just about everything, but Festival, the wilderness and much social gatherings, movies or cards? KIND TEACHER humor, enjoys ethnic dining, com Cultured, mean apple pie. Golf, more. I'm a 30 year-old, Novi area TALL GENTLEMAN Cute, funny SWM. 25. enjoys DWM. 44,6\ 200fbs, teacher, full- tennis, and skiing enthusiast. tired of doing it alone. Looking for Humorous SWM, 36. 6'4", attrac SWM, 27, 6', average, attractive edy dubs, the beach, seeks attrac a LTR, possible marriage. «5370 SWM, seeks a fair maiden, 21-45, and hard-working, «5694 skateboarcing. n_BerWading. music time dad, loves guitar, outdoors, tive OWM, with similar interests, for Theater addiction, dance fever. for a hopeful relationship. «5821 tive. Seeking SWF, 27-40, who's (70s rock, punk, ska). Seeking tamily cottage in northern Seeking male counterpart. 34-47. possible LTR. «5730 HAPPILY attractive, enjoys comedies, SEEklNCT SWF. 18-27. to hang with, maybe Michigan, Seeking SF tor serious, «5656 A GREAT DATEtl movies, walking, or just fun. loving relationship. N/S. scoa) EVER AFTER? 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His Colo BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN nial Sign Co. in Redford serves double STAFF WRITER duty as a gallery and a studio. You can't miss the white building, just STAJT PHOTOS BY JIM JAGDFHD The newest exhibit at the Detroit look for the Detroit Red Wings logo Cultural ambassador: David DiChiera, general director of the Michigan Opera Theatre, has Historical Museum is one good reason and the words Stanley Cup Champi to volunteer a few hours of your time. ons painted on the side. provided vision, fortitude and a deep faith in the renaissance of downtown Detroit. "The Feminine Touch: Women in "I'm living proof that if you live in Ceramics" features more than 100 America and have a dream and work pieces of ceramic pottery designed, dec hard, it will come true," said Gerathy. IN TUNE WITH THE TIME orated and/or manufactured by women Why are the decorative signs such during the 18th, 19th and 20th cen popular sellers at 11 craft shows a turies. year including the Farmington This is the first time an exhibit of Founders Festival and the Old Village this size (by female ceramic artisans) . Craa Fair Oct. 4-5 in Plymouth. has been exhibited in the U.S. Ameri "Americans have a love affair with New MOT season can, Southwest Indian, Mexican, arid the past," said Gerathy. "Anything English examples including an earth retro is popular, trains, planes, also enware Pewabic pottery perfume bot the cottage stuff- hunting, fishing, tle, hand-decorated story vase by San canoes, the lodge look." dra R. Garcia from Laguna Pueblo, Gerathy scours the neighborhood builds on success New Mexico, and a 1785 Wedgwood streets in search of old plywood, pine, vase designed by Lady Templeton, storm doors and windows to make the reveal women's contributions to the signs. An old bed frame becomes an BY FRANK PROVKNZANO who r oted that MOTs fastest-growr medium. advertisement to ride the Carousel at STAFF WHITER Michigan Opera Theatre's ing ai idience segment is 25-40-year- Volunteers are necessary for the Riverside Amusements for 15 cents. David DiChiera stands against 1997-98 Season olds. ,..•"..' operation of not only the ceramic dis Iroiically, the growing popular the wall-sized glass windows on the •."Akto'- 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 20; 2 play but exhibits telling the nearly 300 second-floor lounge at the Detroit p.m. Sunday, Sept, 21; 8 p.m. Wednes appet 1 of the MOT occurs as atten year history of Detroit from the early day, Sept. 24; 8 p.ni Friday-Saturday, dance at symphony concerts across ! Opera House in Motown's original days as a fur trapping settlement to \» HAJH I filVl lc theater district, Grand Circus Park. Sept. 26-27; 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 28; 8 the ountry is declining. Further, the rise of industries that made Detroit p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4; 2 p.rn: Sunday, MOTs success confounds the find His gentle demeanor and soft raspy Oct. 5. the Motor City. The museum needs voice are a stark contrast to the ings of the 1996 President's Com docents/tour guides, clerical help, arti xyMT SHo/> • "The Magic Flute" - 8 p.m. Saturday, mitter on the Arts and Humanities melodramatic opulence of the art Oct. 18; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19; 8 p.m. fact and research assistants, informa form he has nearly single-handedly Wednesday, Oct. 22; 8 p.m. Friday-Satur study which indicated a "decline in tion desk staff, public relations special m*&£ sustained in Michigan for the last day, Oct. 24-25; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. the n Jtion of stewardship and civ"ic ists, and extra volunteers for events quarter century. • "Manon" - 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18; culture." such as the Detroit Festival of the Arts After last year's unprecedented 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19; 8 p.m. Wednes Last year's success, according to (Sept. 19-21). An orientation session to day, April 22; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, DiChiera, isn't so much a bench introduce the opportunities available is popular and critical success, April 24-25; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26. DiChiera, founder and general mark for MOT asa springboard to scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sign of the times: Dennis • "The Elixir of Love" - 8 p.m. Saturday, wider international recognition and Sept. 13, at the museum. A free 10- director of the Michigan OperaThe May 9; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10; 8 p.m. Gerathy hand crafts signs atre, is hardly sitting back admiring broad er appeal to 1990s audiences week docent training program will Wednesday. May 13; 8 p.m. Friday-Satur looking for the ultimate dramatic, hailing back to an earlier era. the company's recent accomplish day, May 15-16; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17. begin this fall. For more information, ments with the opening of the 1997- multi nedia entertainment. call Bonnie Cohn at (313) 833-0481. u • "Porgy and Bess" - 8 p.m. Saturday, l don't mind being called an avid 98 season less than two weeks away. May -30; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31:.8 p.m. "Probably no other art form com trash picker," said Gerathy. "It's a "Every season the challenge is to Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-6; 2 & 7:30 bines scenery, dance, music, chorus Please see HISTORY, D2 great way to find things. I can take come up with something new, excit p.m. Sunday, June 7; 8 p.m. Wednesday- es, si; lgers and orchestra," he said. Saturday, June 10-13; 2 & 7:30 p.m. "When you come to opera, you're any piece of wood and make it look ing and different "he said. Sunday, June 14. The Feminine Touch: old. It's all done with different tech Perhaps that's a trui s'm for most constantly engaged. Other art forms Where: Oetroit Opera House, 1526 are more one-dimensional.'' Women In Ceramics niques with sandpaper, dirt and coffee • production companies, but remem Broadway, Detroit. In ;lie retro 1990s where even • What: An exhibition featuring more than grounds." ber, this is opera where "change" Tickets: (313) 874-SING (7464) or Gerathy gets his thrills from the happens about as regularly as (810)64^6666 disco has "suffered" a comeback, it 100 pieces of ceramic pottery made during process of creating. He came up with Luciano Pavarotti staying on a diet. seem s that one of the most high trie 18th, 19th and 20th centuries by idea for the signs after a customer Today's opera companies do not play brow art forms has been reborn in a women potters, designers and decorators. asked, can you make one that's real the pop music game of "race up the Opera is strangely-in tune with the metre area known more for automo • When: Through Thursday, April 30. Hours old looking? Gerathy began brain charts," nor sprint like Broadway biles han arias. are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Fri times. day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. storming. At night he keeps pencil producers to take the pulse of the "Opera is in sync with the multi Wh}le not exactly avant garde - and paper at bedside to record his atergoers before planning another as la t year's conventionally staged • Where: Oetroit Historical Museum, 5401 media phenomenon of our time; it's Woodward at Ktrby, (313) 833-1805. ideas. ' revival. : what you see on MTV - action, "The Flying Dutchman" proved - Antique shops and flea markets are • Admission: $3 adults. $1.50 seniors, free Yet for DiChiera, the appeal of imagery and music," said DiChiera, Please see MOT, D2 for children age 11 and under. Admission great sources for the battered golf Uee on Wednesday. clubs and vintage photographs that Gerathy incorporates in the signs. A black and white photograph of Lou ^}¾¾¾¾^ Gehrig attracts the eye to the words, ^^^^^SIM^iSi^ "Yankee fans meet Lou Gehrig at 5 EXHIBITION p.m. jn the main lobby." Old pigskins beconie the center piece for Universi ty of Michigan and Michigan State aigns. A well-worn toy airplane takes Paws for a cause: Art goes to the dogs center stage in Barnstormers Stunts BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN art "based on the theme: "man shep /^r^^llfck and Thrills. A rusty pair of scissors STAFF WRITER Paws for Celebration become the focal point for a sewing herding animals." Then Molyneaux and mending sign. If you're an animal lover, better start • What: A gala event to celebrate the 120th went looking for students with an IP*UH^3 anniversary of the M ichtgan Humane Society. empathy toward animals. To entice stu Like many decorative painters, counting your bucks. Students at Cen ter for Creative Studies spent the sum Evening Includes strolling dinner, featuring dents, CCS offered them credit for the ME^KiM^^HL^ifl Gerathy uses acrylic paints and 20 Metro Detroit restaurants, entertainment project. Kolinsky brushes to create the land mer concocting canine creations for an by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, art auction to benefit the Michigan "I'wanted students to create works of scapes, horses and cows sometimes auction, and fashion show. art that expressed the nurturing of a featured in the signs. A sharing man, Humane Society. The auction takes • Wh«n: Saturday/Sept, 13. Festivities place during a gala event at Neiman caripg connection between our planet's Gerathy will reveal the secrets to cre begin 6 p.m. for Benefactors and Patrons. anifrials and all humans," said ating the signs at a workshop in Nia Marcus to celebrate the 120th anniver 8:30 p.m. for Friends. sary of the non-profit organization, Molynoaux, who grew up in Redford, "a gara Falls on Oct. 18. • Wh«r«: Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collec caring connection that expresses the "What's so much fun in this day and which operates shelters in Westland, tion South, Troy. Rochester and Detroit. natural beauty, inherent morality, awe- age of automation is, these are all • Admission: $75 for Friends, $175 Patrons, somie wonder, simple serenity, fragile hand done," said Gerathy. "No, I don't Ed McMahon is master of cere $300 Benefactors (includes cocktail recer> delicacy, and the need for humans to have a computer. I love lettering with monies for the Saturday, Sept. 13, lion with Ed McMahon). For tickets or more Information, call (313) 872-3400, ext. 317. worn at learning to live in harmony a brush. I don't want to become a key extravaganza. with animals as caretakers of our plan board junkie." The evening includes a strolling din et's life forms." 4 '^^B^^^f-^^Bc^wiiiwkS^H^^^Bfl In addition to Colonial Sign Shop in ner featuring 20 Metro Detroit restau gio, to class daily. In his spare time, he After selecting the students and tour >. 1 i ^^^^V^'lii^^aEMiiBB^B^^^B Redford, Qerath/s signs are also on rants, entertainment by Frankio Valli sculpts animals for the garden. So it ing the MHS shelter in Detroit, the exhibit at the Cowboy Trader Gallery and the Four Seasons, the art auction seems only natural that he was chosen work began. In June, students submit in Birmingham, and a fashion show spotlighting the to head up the project, plus the fact ted Mnnquettcs for approval by MHS "Dennis is very, very creative," said country's top designers including Pam Molyneaux was director of the Belle representatives. The completed works Bob Ray, Cowboy Trader Gallery McMahon, Ed's wife. ' Isle Nature Center for seven years arc; on display at Neiman Marcus Delicate balance: Patte Van- owner. "It's all spontaneous, all the Over the summer, CCS students par before coming to CCS. through Sept. 13. AH proceeds from the den berg created a colorful gar different styles he uses. People like ticipated in a course designed exclu "This is the most gratifying project! auciion go to the Michigan Humane den gate for the auction. The nostalgia and he represents that in sively for the development and fabrica I've over taught in my 27 years here," Society. his signs. Whether it's a cowboy, Indi bronze and stained glass work tion of the art works by Tom said Molyneaux, who donated his While students were creating so was depicts a human tree with a cat an or sports, he brings that kid out in Molyneaux, an associate professor and teaching time and art work. Molyneaux. "We are Part of the Earth," you Again." • director of the foundation program at After Molynoaux came up with n a steel and bronze garden screen is about to scamper up one side of CCS. An animal welfare advocate, basic concept for the project, the stu the trunk as a squirrel clings Pleas* see EXPRCitlONS, D2 Molyneaux brings his cat, Moon Dog- dents' mission was to create a work of Please sec PAWS, D2 desperately to the opposite side. W*P" *^^^i^^^^^*i^*^^^mm^^ m^^ D21 The O&seruer/SUNDAY, SKPTEMBER 7. 199^ MOT from page Dl Paws from page Dl the MOT has made significant cial image. Certainly, a city with largely based upon Chief Seat biggest downfall." give animals if they are to sur for homeless animals (including strides into becoming an undis major museum, symphony and tle's words underscoring our con Marco Garcia, a native of Mex vive in the future. A lion rests injured and orphaned wild ani puted world-class company. That opera house has. a feel of a major nection with the environment. ico City now living in Ann Arbor, down at the bottom of the work. mals!, responds to more than transformation, said DiChiera. city."- The work honors his daughter designed and constructed a At the top another large cat 5.000 calls a year relating to ani- began with creating an opera "Aida.'' which opens Saturday, Colette, who was murdered at "Jaguar Bench." Bronze jaguar caresses the time piece while yet mal cruelty. Educational pro house with the acoustics and Sept. 20. wa* DiChiera's initial the age of 13 in 1981. Dog legs and head connected by a another feline hangs precarious grams are designed to teach peo stage dimensions that accommo choice to open last season, which cherub angels stand guard on slab of limestone provide a stur ly over a limb. A tree trunk com ple about a humane ethic incor date both large-scale and inti instead began with Puccini's "La each side of the sculpture. A dy place to rest. According to prised of humans holds up the porating kindness to animals, mate productions. Bohenie." This season'.- subse bronze centerpiece represents Garcia, the bench weighs about animals and the clock. Bramel of responsible pet ownership and The upcoming "Aida" produc quent operas include Mozart's Molyneaux's daughter. Two 250 pounds but is easily assem Kentucky is a junior in Industri the importance of neutering and tion designed for the San Fran "The Magic Flute" with Theresa wolves howl at her sides. bled and disassembled. al Design. spaying pets. Through school vis-, cisco Opera Company, he said. Santiago and Kevin Bell: Engraved in the stone base are "The earth is represented in On a lighter side. Sean Evans, its, teacher training and shelter couldn't have been performed on Massenet's "Manon." featuring Chief Seattle's words, "We are Aztec philosophy as' a jaguar." a senior in the crafts depart tours, young people learn to any other stage in the region. opera-wor.ld stars Ruth Ann paijt of the earth and it is part of said Garcia, a senior in the Fine ment, created "A Dog's Reli respect all living creatures. A pet visitation program brings When, asked if the MOT was a Swcnsun and Marcello Giordani: us." CCS student Ben McRed- Arts department. "My work quary." a ceramic work which animals to hospitals, nursing "one of the world's great opera Donizetti's comedy, "The Elixir mond helped construct the piece. relates to an artifact. The Mayan uses a golden bone as a religious homes and hospices lifting the companies" at the April 1996 of Love," which returns to the Chad Lockart of Kansas City, also used the image of the relic. spirits of individuals. opening of. the extensively reno MOT after 22 years: and. Gersh a junior in the Industrial Design jaguar. From the Gulf to the Also on the auction block is a vated Detroit Opera House. win's American classic. "Porgy department, wanted his art work South Pacific, there were ani portrait of your pet. or you and By the end of 1997. the MHS which he helped christen. and Bess." to be functional so it would be mals like this and mythological your pet painted by Sergei will launch its Pet Education Luciano Pavarotti responded Coincidentally. "Aida." the love easy to sell. "Sublimation." a ideas." Timtchenko. Denise Lutz. event Center, a program offering basic that MOT wasn't among the story ot an heroic Egyptian sol sculptural lamp, reflects the Garcia went to veterinary co-chairwoman, recently com obedience training and pet best..yet. Pavarotti noted he dier and an enslaved Ethiopian human role in nurturing and school in Mexico but- left because missioned the Russian artist to socialization classes to MHS might return when the MOT princess, will be performed con protecting wildlife and natural emotionally he found the pain paint Rambler, her greyhound. adopters as well as any pet own became a "great" opera company. current tn the Detroit Institute resources. Three cast bronze and suffering of the animals dif Lutz and co-chair Lil Erdeljan ers, along with behavior consul Based on DiChiera's estimate. of Arts "Splendorsjof Ancient owls, birds of prey, hover up at ficult to bear. Now. he attends were instrumental in raising the tation and a help line. The pro Pavarotti should begin to plan Egypt" exhibit. ¢^ the top of the lamp. 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Admission: $3; ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY AUDITIONS MARYGROVE COLLEGE .248.16514110 Positions: section violin, section viola. Through Sept. 26 - Work of Christine section bass, third flute/piccolo, princi Hagedorn and photographer J.H Dozier COMMON GROUND pal clarinet and principal trumpet. 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit; (313) Annual "Art in trie Park" 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Auditions will be held Sept. 7 (313) 8628000. Sunday. Sept 7 at Sham Park in down 994-4801. PAINT CREEK CENTER FOR THE ARTS town Birmingham Basketry, ceramics, STAGECRAFTERS Through Sept. 26 - drawing, fibers, glass, jewelry, painting, Auditions for Stagecrafters' production of "MotherSculpUn'Wifeypoo." solo show of photography, pnntmaking. sculpture and Christopher Durang's "Beyond Therapy" Valerie Mann, winner of PCCA s 1996 wood More than 160 artists from 28 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 8. Registration Celebrate Michigan Artists competition states. Proceeds go to community ser begins at 6 p.m. Roles for four men and 407 Pine Street; (248) 651 4110 vice programs at Common Ground. two women. Come prepared with a joke LAWRENCE STREET GALLERY Between Brown and Maple streets, west or humorous story no longer than two Through Sept. 27 - "Let the Season of Woodward Avenue. minutes, and photo. Show dates Oct. 24- Begin" work by gallery artists, including Nov. 2. 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak; acrylic, oil. watercolor. drawings, prints, PLYMOUTH ART COUNCIL (248) 541-8027. pottery, ceramic, metal and bronze 26th annual "Artists and Craftsmen SOPRANOS WANTED sculpture, jewelry and-furmture. 6 N. Show" noon- 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 7 7 p.m. Friday. Sept. 19 for role of Amahl Saginaw. Pontiac: (248) 334-6716 Central Middle School at Cnurch and in 'Amah) and the Night Visitors. Pre 10 SHAWGUIDO Mam Streets, downtown Plymouth and 13. Prepare song no longer than two Through Sept 27 - YunDong Nam a Donation: $2. adults; SI. serwors: stu minutes. Performances Dec. 27. 28 and solo exhibit that "documents how close dents and children under 12 free. (313) January 3,4. Covenant Community society comes to the limit of nature's 416-4ART Church, 25800 Student Street. Redford; tolerance, and perhaps demonstrate bow (313) 459-2332. one can reconnect to nature's spiritual AUTUMN CELEBRATION CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT and physical balance " 7 N. Saginaw 10th annual Autumnfest 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Shaiwassee Arts Center is seeking Street. Pontiac. (248) 333-1070. Sunday. Sept. 7 A rural festival of food, artists for 9th annual "Christmas at the UZELAC GALLERY Center," November 8-December 30. Entry entertainment, petting farm, kid's fun Through Sept. 27-7 p.m. Friday. Sept. tent and hay rides. Free shuttle bus to deadline: Tuesday. Sept. 30. 206 5 "Seal Life Forms." sculptural paintings farm site. Admission free. 25630 Curwood Castle Drive. Owosso. Or call of Lyn Parker. Oakland Arts building. 7 Evergreen Road, just south of the (517) 723-8354. 1-5 p.m. Tuesday- N. Saginaw. Pontiac; 1248) 332 5257 Southfield Civic Center. (248) 354-9603. Sunday. OAKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTISTS ANN ARBOR BALLET THEATRE Through Sept. 30 - Summer 1997 j DAYULY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Sunday, Sept. 7 auditions for annual pre Exhibit at the Oakland County Gallena. i 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Sept. sentation of the "Nutcracker Ballet." Hours; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Monday Friday. | 13-14. Over 50 exhibitors show country scheduled for Dec. 19-21. Ages 9-11: Second floor. Executive Office Building ! wood & crafts, handcrafted jewelry, noon: ages 12-14> 1:45 p.m.: over 15: 1200 N. Telegraph Road: [248s 683- 3:45 p.m. For information. (313) 668- 8142. ciothmg. baskets, wreaths and flora! arrangements, dolis and other crafts. 1001. COMMUNITY ART GALLERY Word's Orchards. 5565 Merntt Road, YOUNO ARTISTS Through Oct. 3-5 p.m. Friday. Sept. 5 Ypsilantc .313: 482 7744/i 313i 971- 77th annual Delrort Festival of the arts Wayne State Faculty Exhibit. 5400 7424. is looking for artists aged 8-18 to partic Gullen Mall, on WSU campus: (313) 577 ipate in the festival's Youth Artists' 2423. Market. Sept. 20-21. Prospective artists Musical eggs: "Lullaby" by Carole Zak of Rochester is the first- Cary Gallery DETROIT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS may sell their collection of drawings, place winner of the annual Celebrate Michigan Artists Com Through Oct. 4 - "Two Views - Nature 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Sept. paintings, sculpture and jewelry. Entry and Structure." works by Maritynn 2021. Multicultural arts features over fee: $8. For applications and information. petition sponsored by the Paint Creek Center for the Arts. Derwenskus and Barbara Freedman. 226 130 visual artists. Wayne State (313) 577-5088. Walnut Blvd . Rochester: (248i 651- University campus. Detroit: (313) 577- "Lullaby" is made of paper mache eggs covered in antique 5088. ART BANNER COMPETITION 3656. Second annual art banner competition Japanese prints placed inside a wire fishing basket The sponsored by the Detroit Festival of the knob on the wooden box mounted to the wall activates the ANN ARBOR ART CENTER ' MEADOW BROOK THEATRE Arts open to individuals, school groups music of a Japanese folk song. Other entrees are shown Through Oct. 5 - "Margins. Edges and | Sixth annual "Spotlights Market" 10 and art professionals. Prize categories: Environments." works by Jay Constantme ': a.m. • 5 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 20 & 11 professional, general and youth. Banners through September 30 at PCCA, 407 Pine Street, Rochester; and Douglas Bulka. 117 w. liberty. Ann a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 21. More should be 72' in height and constructed (248)651-4110. Arbor: (313) 9948004. i tnan 100 artisans, culinary and gift with weather resistant fabric. Further exhibitors from Midwest Gustafson guidelines available by calling (313) 577- Pavilion. Oakland University. Rochester. SWANN GALLERY 5088. Admission: S3 Alt proceeds to benefit Through Oct. 5 - "Latinos Out of QM EMPLOYEES' CHORUS Meadow Brook Theatre. [248i 370-3305: Paint Creek Center for the Arts fall 6 p.m. Saturday, September 13, an Eisenhardt 2 p.m. Sept. 27 Discussion 8ounds." a group show, 1250 Library New members for 1997-98 season. (248) 3703318. classes begin Sept. 15. Classes from 4 evening of music, fun and Ifve entertain with the artists. Southfield Public Library Street. Detroit: (313) 9654826. Practices begin 6:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. years old and up. 407 Pine Street, ment with Patti Jarosz. 28660 Five Mile Marcotte Room. Must register. (248) 8, Warren Woods Middle School at 12 Rochester. To register, (248) 651-4110. Road. Livonia: (313) 421-1760. 948-0470. Fee: $5, SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES PEACE BENEFITS Mile and Schoenherr. (248) 447-2319. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY ARTS COUN GOSPEL CONCERT CENTER AND GALLERY LIVONIA CIVIC CHORUS CIL 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. 20th annual MICHIGAN JEWISH AIDS COAUTION ON- G O I N G Through Oct 10 - Georges Rouault s 7.30'p.m. Tuesdays. Sept, 9, 16 & 23, Art. music, theater classes begin week concert of Detroit Area Youth Choir. 210 • 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept 29 at the EXHIBITS "Miserere" series. July 11. 33 E,, Adams Frost Middle School on Stark Road, of Sept. 22. Classes from $40 for all Hilton Street, Ferndale; (248) 414-3700 Jewisf". Ensemble Theatre, special perfor on Grand Circus Park, Detroit Continues between 1-96 and Lyndon, Livonia. ages. Registration opens Sept. 2. 774 N. TAMBURITZANS OF DUQUESNE JANICE CHARACH EPSTEIN GALLERY •; mance of "Falsettos." Reserved tickets. through Oct 10. nours 11 a m. to 3 p m Membership not restricted to Livonia res Sheldon, Plymouth; (313-416-4278. UNIVERSITY Through September 11 - "Black & White S35. 6600 W Maple Road. Jewish Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. 313 idents. Sight-reading not a requirement. MS. MELONIE'S SCHOOL FOR PER 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 in a concert & Bronze," new works by Richard I Community Center. West Bloomfield; 9637575. 1 Call Dick or Ann Rue!. (13) 5251447. FORMING ARTS portraying the culture of the East Kozlow. Jewish Community Center. 6600 248) 594-6522. BEL CANTO CHORAL SOCIETY Classes begin Sept. 15, open for stu European peoples through folk music. W. Maple Road. West Bloomfield; (248) Open to women who read music, HILL GALLERY dents ages 3 and up. 543 main Street, Trenton High School Auditorium, Trenton. 661-7641. , ROCHESTER SYMPHONY GUILD Rehearsals on Monday evenings. Sept- Through Oct. 11 - "Donald Ste. 210, Rochester; (248) 783-7279. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 children. (3l3i OUTDOOR SCULPTURE • SHOWHOUSE June. Auditions scheduled by appoint Sullan/Recent Works." 407 W. Bro.vn PAPERMAKING 782-3929/(313) 675-1074. Through Sept. 12 - "Installations IV" m ; Proceeds from Oct. 3 27 designer show ment for 1997-98 season. (248) 642- Street. Birmingham; (248i 5409288 10 a.m.noon Saturday, Sept. 20. JAZZ VESPERS Rochester Municipal Park, including j house will go to Rochester Symphony. 321. "Handmade Papefmaking Workshop" by 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 featuring James work of Robert 8ielat, John Piet and 1 Tickets: S15 at door. $12 in advance. PLYMOUTH-CANTON BALLET CO, Fran Krempasky in the Marcotte Room, Dapogny. Downtown Birmingham, First Shawn Skabelund. THE ANDERSON GALLERY i VIP part on site Oct Purchase tickets at Open auditions for dancers. Fee: $5. Southfield Library, 26000 Evergreen; Baptist Church. 300Willitsat Bates SCULPTURE PONTIAC '97 Through Oct. 30 - "Remnants," the Hepplew bites Fme interiors. 210 W Company will perform "The Nutcracker" (248) 948-0460. streets. Free. (248) 644-0550. Through Sept. 12 - Multi site exhibit of works of Julie Wrobiewski Tpu'tiHotte ; University. Rochester: DMJ Interiors. 313 in mid December. 41333 Southwmd. PAULA WAGER'S ART STUDIO JEWISH FOLK MUSIC indoor/outdoor sculpture throughout and Rita Grendze. 7 N. Saginaw. Ponttac; i Mam Street: Rochester; Limelight Music. Canton: (313) 397-8828. Classes in graphite, colored pencil, pas 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 21 Laura downtown Pontiac by 64 artists. Opening (248) 335-4611. ;• 3220.Walton. Rochester Hills. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS tel, watercolor, gouache, acrylic and oil. Wetzler performs original and Jewish folk reception 6 p.m. Friday. August 1 at Submit 200dpi File (or hardcopy). All ages. Classes are on-going. 3316 music in Hebrew. Yiddish. Ladino and Creative Arts Center, 47 Williams THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Deadline Oct. 1. Meteor Photo & GALLE-RY Greenlawn Avenue, Commerce Township; English. Congregation Beth Abraham between Pike and Lawrence streets. Through Nov, 1 - "The Wrong Show." T C> URS Imaging, 1099 Chicago Road, Troy: (248) 363-6326. Hillel Moses. 5075 W. Maple Road. West SOUTHFIELD CENTRE FOR THE ARTS recent social and political art gone 3Arv (248) 597-1640. Bloomfield; (248) 851-6880. Through Sept. 12 - Collection of work by 23 W. Lawrence Street. Pontiac. 248, ' ROYAL OAK ART WALK CLASSICAL area artist Carole Master. 24350 3346038. 11th annua! Art Walk 6 p.ri'v 10 p.m CLASSES & Southfield Road, just south of 10 Mile i Wednesday. Sept. 17 Thirteen galleries GALLERY 1 included S3 donation to Rova Oak Arts WOR-KSHOfS UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY OPENINGS Road. Southfield: (248) 424 9022 MUSEUMS 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 Cecilia Bartdi, BOOK BEAT council scholarship iuno. I.248I 544 CREATIVE ARTS & MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HIS : 4111. mezzo-soprano, Steven Blier. piano, I R E C E 1» T I O N a Through Sept. 13 - "The End is Here: CENTER Delfici, strings. Performing Vivaldi, Visionary Artists at the End of Time." TORY Fall Classes begin Sept. 16-Nov. 9. Schubert, Garcia. Detibes and Rossini. WETSMAN COLLECTION featuring Duchamp. Masson. FJrecht and Through Sept. 7 "Africa One TOUR PONTIAC including cartooning, drawing, arts and Tickets: $20-$60. Hill Auditorium, Wednesday. Sept. 10-Sept. 27. many others. 26010 Greenfield Road. Continent. Many Worlds." 315 E Wa-rem 11 a m 6 p m Saturday. Sep! 20 2nd crafts, painting, multimedia, pottery. University, of Michigan campus, Ann "European Jewelry Revisited," 132 N. Oak Park; (248) 9681190. Detroit Museum hours 9 30 a "• 5 p - ann^a! :our o' studc space and galleries Adult classes include blues guitar, bead Arbor; (313) 763-0611. Woodward. Birmingham; (248) 645 SUSANNE HILBERRY GALLERY Tuesdays Sundays. S3 adults. S2 cn"d?en n Po-,!'.a; Maps, settle bus stops and ed jewelry, art and the masters, ceram ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN 6212. Through September 13 - "Salient younger tnan 12,. 313 494 5853 ., 'h.fo lo* 'ree tou' available on day of ics, Chinese painting, photography. 47 INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY ARTS GALLERY Green." an exhibit featuring works by c^ent a! ~ \ SagnaA, 40 W. Howard. Williams Street. Pontiac; (248) 333- 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 featuring The 4 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 13-Nov. 29 many familiar gallery artists who com DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 120 E A •;•'•:ra:k St Fredrick's School 7849. Musical Theater Ensemble of Armenia 'Contemporaries." the works of Nancy posed work related lo Summer 555 S 'The Feminine Touch: Women m SS 8-55 8910 or 248': CLASSES WITH ARTIST KAREN directed by Artur Grigorian. Southfield Spero and Leon Golub. Spero presents Woodward. Birmingham; I248I 642 Ceramics.* a collection of more than 100 ST:. ..>~i HALPERN Center for the Performing Arts, 24350 images of women from art history and 8250. pieces of ceramic pottery from lSth20th Workshops with Bloomfield Hills artist in Southfield Road. Southfield. Tickets: mythology. Gotub's vivid paintings depict ROBERT KIOD GALLERY Centuries Hours 9:30 a m 5 p m L K C rr U Ft E «& variety of media. Offered in Birmingham. $20. adults: $5. children under 14: (248) the psychology of dominance, violence, Through Sept. 17 - "Colors of Summer a Wednesdav Fndar. 10 am 5 p m IV! E E T I N Q Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, masculinity and fear. 4841 Cass Street, group show of paintings, sculp!urn and 552-8975/(248) 642-7950. Saturday Strndav Admission $3. aJu •-> Ferndale and northern Michigan. (248) on the Wayne State University campus. glass. 107 Townsend Street. CRANBROOK SCIENCE MUSEUM BRUNCH WITH BACH SI 50, seniors, free, children u-idc-- i." 8518215. Concerts through February at the Detroit Detroit; (313) 577-2423. Birmingham. (248) 642 3909 1'. A »i S.i-dav Sept 14 "The Magical 5401 Wood* aid • at Kubv Det-O't CHRIS UNWIN WATERCOLOR institute of Arts. Sept. 14 - Notre Dame SYBARIS GALLERY DONNA JACOBS GALLERY Wo'id c' r-uti-er'iies rvesented by Dr 313. 640 IN WORKSHOPS Trio performs music of Martinti and 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 "The Dream Through Sept. 20 "A Sojourn I _, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,1997 (OF*)D4 SERVE E r f E V T BOOKS MOVIES 'Meeting the Challenge' Ctntnl (intinti 1215,230,445 MASSACRE (R)NV MONEY TALKS (R) B«g«n matinee dair/ plus $3 25 HWWHH Pwtto 1-5 SPAWN (PGU) DWATI:3Q(470§S325)65Q, V 1245,250,50),7:30,945 (T*vlit«)$tow(Wy Tclegnph-Sq. 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Ann Chomin, Arts & Leisure DeGiusti opens the 1997-98 sea Yova and baritones Dino Valle ments at 4500 Cass Avenue Orchestra will perform at its reporter, Observer Newspapers, son of exhibitions at the Alfred and Quinto Milito. PSO conduc between Canfield and Forest. annual benefit 6-9 p.m. Sunday, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml THE ART Of EMSEUISHMENT Berkowitz Gallery in the Mardi- tor is Charles Greenwell of The walk concludes at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at Laurel Park Place at 48150, or fax them to (313) 591- "Clothing Embellishment & gian Library at the University of WQRS Classical 105 Radio. with lunch in the festival Food Six Mile and Newburgh Roads in 7279. All That's Beautiful," a creative Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Ever The audience will participate Court. Livonia. seminar sponsored by the South- green Road in Dearborn. in singing a famous chorus The walk-a-thon benefits HICKMAN SILK PAINTERS An opening reception and encore together with the orches "Sunday, Songs & Symphony" field Centre for the Arts, is DRIS, a nonprofit radio reading will feature guest performer If you're interested in silk scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. gallery talk by the artist takes tra and artiBts. service for people who.can't see, painting, a new support group place 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Tickets are $15 per person and Stephen King of Livonia who Saturday, Sept. 13. Participants hold or comprehend normal will join the orchestra for a pro- has formed. Newcomers can will have the opportunity to 16 at the gallery. The exhibition include concert and afterglow printed matter. Through closed- attend the Sept. 10 meeting of continues through Oct. 11. refreshments. $25 patron tickets gram of light, classical and popu attend any of 20 separate hands- circuit radio technology, 140 lar tunes. the Michigan Silk Painters Guild on workshops covering a variety "Artists in the Collection: Ser include concert, afterglow, and community volunteers read more for a fee of $5. of important skills connected gio DeGiusti, 1967-1997" fea your name printed in the pro than 100 newspapers and maga Guests will have the opportu Members will meet 7 p.m. with embellishing. Embellishing tures sculptures, drawings, gram. zines a week from DRIS studios nity to taste samples from 30 \yednesday at the Livonia can not only enhance clothing ceramics, and photographs creat For reservations or informa located at WDET-FM, Wayne area restaurants, bakeries, Chamber of Commerce, 15401 but any other item from home ed during the past 30 years by tion, call Sandi Guntzviller at State University. The service caterers, and markets. There Farmington Road, north of Five accessories to gift items. the artist. As a sculptor, teacher, (313)591-5537. helps listeners make wise con will also be a silent auction. Mile. The highlight of the ses Among the presenters is Dian lecturer, curator and juror, sumer decisions and stay intel Tickets are $25 in advance, sion is the viewing and discus DeGiusti is one of Michigan's lectually active by providing Barnard of Plymouth; Barbara ART WALK $30 at the door. For information sion of Janet Pray's video, Altwerger, Farmington Hills; most recognized artists. His equal access to timely informa or tickets, call the LSO's 24-hour "pleach or Dye." work is exhibited internationally Take a "Walk with Art" 9 a.m. tion that is not typically avail phone line at (313) 421-1111 or Carolyn Hall, Bloomfield Hills; Saturday, Sept. 20 and help sup For more information, call Rosemary Gratch, Birmingham; and is represented in numerous able in Braille or on tape Lee Alanskas at (313) 464-2741. Celia Block at (248) 477-2766. private as well as public collec port the Detroit Radio Informa because of its short shelf life. -i Irene Szekely, Southfield, and tion Service (DRIS), southeast Leslie Masters, Ypsilanti. tions. ern Michigan's only radio read The art walk is a great event PAINTER'S POTPOURRI VICTORIAN FESTIVAL Keynote speaker will be Shay For exhibit hours or more for the family with something for information, call (313) 593- ing service for the blind and The Village Painters will hold Jennifer Riopelle of Plymouth Pendray, an award winning nee print-impaired. everyone. Take a leisurely stroll Will bring her contemporary dle artist and hostess of the 5400/593-5087. to support a good cause, then their second annual Painter's series "The Embroidery Studio," Registration is required before Potpourri Art Show and Craft Ukrainian Pysanky (decorated Sept. 12. For registration and visit the festival's more than 100 Easter Eggs), and hand painted showing on PBS. OPERA FAVORITES artists booths, stage perfor Sale Sept. 12-13 at the Plymouth pledge forms, call (313) 577- Cultural Center, 525 Fanner in furniture, boxes and candlesticks Cost for seminar is $65 per The Plymouth Symphony 4207. mances, children's fair, historic person! Call (248) 424-9022. Plymouth. to the Victorian Festival in Orchestra and Verdi Opera The The five kilometer walk route home tours and more. Northville Sept. 13-14. The Southfield Centre for the atre of Michigan present their weaves through Detroit's New Parking is part of the walk-a- Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts is at 24350 Southfield fourth annual concert 4 p.m. Center area and the University thon package so participants can Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat Saturday and Sunday. between 9 1/2 and 10 Mile Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Italian- spend the rest of the day enjoy urday. Roads. Cultural Center, site of the 11th Riopelle's father, Jim of American Club of Livonia, 39200 annual Detroit Festival of the ing festival activities. Admission is $1. For more Northville, will also exhibit at Five Mile Road. Arts. Participants will gather for information, call (313) 425-8713. : MOVIES PUBLIC NOTICE On August 15, 1997, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission for consent to the assignment of license of WCAR (AM), Livonia, Michigan, from WCAR-AM. Inc. to Global Broadcasting Company, Inc. 'Company' takes grim view of men The officers, directors and shareholders of WCAR-AM, Inc. are: Christopher T. Dahl, chairman, president, CEO and shareholder BY JOHN M0NAGHAN Drama: Aaron Richard W. Perkins, director and shareholder SPECIAL WRITER Eckhart (left) and Rodney P. Burwell, director and shareholder a Mark A. Cohn, director and shareholder By now you've heard the Matt Malloy ln Russell Cowles II, director-elect and shareholder James G. 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Copies of the application, any amendments, and related materials are on file and available for inspection by members of the public during regular business hours at WCAR (FM>, whose business address is 32500 Parklane Men have been behaving badly Street, Garden City, Michigan 45135. in the movies since the silents. Publiih Jwj 2S ft 31.1997. Sept « k 7.1997 What makes Neil LaBute's inde pendent feature different is the ferocity with which main charac ter Chad (Aaron Eckhart) r approaches not just women, but life in general. A corporate player, Chad despises most of the guys he works with and says so behind 80NT PlCTUUS CU88JC8 their backs. Yet he seems to gen uinely like Howard (Matt Mal- loy), his bespectacled former deaf, will work like therapy. Malloy isn't always strong tine, especially when she feels classmate and boss on a current The movie, which is playing enough to carry their lengthy guilty for falling for one of the project, at least enough to take exclusively at the Detroit Film exchanges, which take place men. Her gentle letdown of the >/UX>MX*X> him in on his plan. Theatre this Sunday before with few cuts in the sterile other is so touching because it opening wide Friday, Sept. 12, is offices, bathrooms, and airport contains the sole tender human IT All! an up-to-the-minute look at the waiting areas that define corpo gesture in a movie that is cynical Why are they doing it? Chad bitterness that exists in the cor rate America. to the core. has just gotten out of a relation porate world. t997»i PSO Season Hi _ 4 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1997,2:00 p.m. Wayne County Building, Room 402 SIIISNJH* IMULIX lite &mt<+iqlia*H ftl • m (liminqhaM and pick up qua oopy a{ the GlaU Schedule The Committee on Ways and Means of the Wayne County Commission will Season ticket! are till) atailable (or ai little at $74 hold public hearings with various standing Commission committees to call 248-569-5555 for detail.' m discuss the proposed 1997-98 Appropriation and Budget Ordinance as listed below: Gatt (248) 6M-0866 / A'M0NrH(1)WI7HA <.s 24 MONTH LOW MILEAGE (2) BED CARPET LEASE. First Monthls Payment' $ 265.27 Refundable Security Deposit - • $300.00 Down Payment (net ot ftCL cash) &Q2&itQ Customer.Cash Due At Signing* $2,60377 Plus factory to dealer Incentives could save you even more!!! OR LEASE A NEW 98 WINDSTAR For as low as A MONTH (1) WITH A 24 MONTH LOW MILEAGE (?) 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Editor 313 953s 2123 Recreatioon tho web: http://obscrvereccontric.com n Sunday, Soi>toml)Cr 7. 1997 OBSERVER SPORTS Sir Winston back in business SCENE Collegiate notes Churchill breaks •Anne Poglits (Livonia Ladywood) had team-high 10 kills as the Univer 28-game drought sity of Michigan women's volleyball team lost to host Washington in the Husky Tournament, 15-7, 8-15, 10-15, with 26-8 victory 15-13, 15-9 on Aug. 30. The Wolverines are 1-2 overall. Poglits, an outside hitter, is a junior against Panthers with sophomore eligibility. • Alma College junior Jint Townsend (Livonia Stevenson) has BY STEVB KOWAL8K1 been named a preseason All-America STAFF WRITER pick by College Football Preview '97 Friday night football and victory. magazine. Townsend will Btart at left First-year Livonia Churchill coach guard this season for the Scots. John Filiatraut can- learn to like that combination. Churchill ended a 28-game losing Youth soccer champ streak and gave Filiatraut a win in his head coaching debut, 26-8, on Friday • The Michigan Hawks under-12 night over host Redford Union at girls premier soccer team, coached by Howard Kraft Field. John Buchanan, captured their divi Filiatraut played and later was an sion at the Troy Soccer City Classic assistant coach at Dearborn Divine XII Tournament over Labor Day Child, a Catholic League school that STAFf PHOTOS M.jm JACDFHD weekend. • usually plays on Saturdays. All charged up: Aaron Geddes The Hawks won their first three "I didn't think game time would ever games without being scored upon, get here," said Filiatraut, his shirt still (No. 33, left photo) tries to then defeated Vardar in a semifinal wet from a post-game Gatorade shower break the grasp of a Redford shootout, 4-2, before winning the title given by the players. "Fm used to wak Union tackier during Friday's with a 2-0 victory over the Troy Heat. ing up and playing at 1 O'clock. Jimini season-opening 26-8 football Members of the Hawks include: Christmas, this is great." victory. The victory snapped a • Elizabeth Albulou, Colene Brockman, Despite owning a 1-62 record in this Nicole Cauzillo, Kathryn Cumming, decade before Friday, the Chargers did 28-game losing streak for the Melissa Dobbyn, Jordan Falcusan, n't forget the words to "The Victors" Chargers dating back to 1993. Whitney Guenther, Nikki Hermann, after the game. The Chargers had a Meanwhile, first-year coach Lindsay Hill, Jil Kehler, Deanne large turnout, filling the bleechers with Churchill coach John Filia Kubas, Kelly McMann, Sophia Naum, fans and lining the fence around the traut (top photo), talks strategy Jamie Poole, Marissa Sarkesian and track with more. with quarterback Dale Smith Jennifer Szymanski. Many friends and players from DC •The newly formed Livonia Youth were there to see Filiatraut's debut and during the course of the game, Soccer Club under-11 Wings, reached he appreciated the advice he got from the boys semifinals of the Troy Soccer the Falcons' head coach John Maltese and scored on runs of 9 and 10 yards. RU quarterback Matt Rigley com ble this week. City Classic, placing third in the Sil during the week. Junior tailback Aaron Geddes scored pleted seven of 11 passes for 67 yards RU's junior varsity was undefeated a ver Division. Filiatraut seemed to thank everyone on a 5-yard run and the other but was rushed most of the night. year ago but that was forgotten by half- Members of the Wings, who allowed on the way to the bus, starting with the Churchill score came on a 47-yard pass Rigley capped the Panthers' only scor time. only seven goals in four games, Churchill administrators. from quarterback Dale Smith to Ryan ing drive with a quarterback sneak "John did a real good job preparing include: Michael Cook, Grant Dosset- The only one who seemed confused Kearney. after a .28-yard passs to Adrian Beaver his team and I give him a lot of credit," to, Cole Dossetto, Bradley Jackson, by all the commotion was Filiatraut's The Churchill defense, led by gutsy got the ball to the 2. said RU coach Glenn Scala, whose var Daniel Karas, David Kroll, Jamie 16-month old son John George. nose guard Nick DePerro, smothered Rigley was sacked three times and sity team was 1-8 last year. "I think Luoma, Miles Maloziec, Matthew Hell know before long. the RU offense. Churchill outgained DePerro, despite only a 5-foot-8, 180- their quarterback is good, but the most Moryc, Justin Nttlley, Gregory "He's already getting in three-point RU 277-166 in total offense. pound frame, was there most of the dangerous guy is their fullback. We've Ostrosky, Brennan Pearson, Ryan stances," joked 'his father, who cradled Those are the guys who did it," Fili time. got a lot of work to do. I told the young Raickovich and Nathan Regan, all of the boy after a hand-off from wife Jan atraut said, pointing to the players. "I give credit to (defensive coordina guys at halftime last year is Tester- Livonia; Harrison Gilbert, Plymouth; ice amidst the celebration. "They've worked their butts off every tor) Arnie Muscat," DePerro said. "He day's news.'That was the opening day Louis Kissinger, Canton; Brandon Churchill led 20-0 at halftime and day in practice. Our goal is to have fun teaches technique, says size has noth for a good coach. He got me this time Diehl, Plymouth. scored on its first possession of the sec and the challenge is to refocus on ing to do with it." but next year it'll be my time. I expect The team is coached by Louis ond half before the Panthers scored North Farmington and try to get to 2-0. Penalties, including one that negated it to be." Suveg. He is assisted by Jim Moryc their only touchdown early in the We set about seven or eight goals each an RU touchdown, and three turnovers Churchill opened the scoring with and Richard Dossetto. fourth quarter. game and the fifth is to outhit the hurt the Panthers. RU also played 6:09 left in the first quarter when Deri Senior fullback David Derigiotis opponents. Tonight I think we did without a starting offensive lineman giotis bulled into the end zone from the rambled for 143 yards on 22 carries that." who was declared academically ineligi- Westland Arena skating Please see CHARGERS, E2 • An open skating schedule has been announced Sept. 7 through April 30 at the Westland Sports Arena: noon to 1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1-2:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. ^ Admission is $2.75 for students amf* Trojans edged 27-26 senior citizens, 4:32 for adults ($1 off admisson Monday through Friday). Skate rental is available for $2 (legs Dive bomber: Waiter Raglahd : must be covered). (N&3$) picks Up a long gain- •;;; •Drop-in hockey will be from 10- 11:46 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays er near the end of the first hatfy and Thursday. All players must wear to set up a touchdown for: - full equipment, including helmets. JUvonia^Clarenhevilleatthe^^^^^: The cost is $5 per player (limit 20 endofthefir&t half in a Metro players). Goalies will be admitted Conference eneounteragaifisi free. (The Arena also offers skate sharpening during Drop-in hockey Grosse$ointe Woods Universir hours.) ty-Liggeit School. A.# ; : - •A hockey program for 3- and 4- Siachecki(No. 15) tries to year-olds, teaching the basics of skat make the tackle on: the play. Jt • ing and hockey, will be from 10-10:45 was a see-saw battle through' - a.m. each Monday. All players are out the night TheKnights, : required to wear full equipment. For more information, call Tammy who came up with several big ? Hombirg at (313) 729-4560 between 8 plays, were ted by Kevin JEspy: a.m. and 3 p.m. Meanwhile, Raglahd rusheii for. 136 yards arid quarterback Craig Rose threw for 189: Youth baseball tryouts yards; but it wasn't enough: The NFWB Cobras will have try- outs for their travel baseball teams at See Scott Daniel's game report Pioneer Park according to the follow pnpageE2i :"',/.': ing schedule: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and Brut PBOTO *y Joi jAosmo 14 — 8-10 a.m., 13 year olds, coach Dan Petry; 10 a.m. to noon, 12 year olds, coach Roy Phillips; noon to 2 p.m., 11 year olds, coach Mel Borock; 2^4 p.m., 10 year,olds, coaches Alan Borson and Jim Tassoni. Glenn rips Mackenzie without injured QB Sunday, Sept. 14 and 21.-- 4-6 pim.,' 15-16 year olds, coaches Chuck Westland John Glenn's season-opening 37-8 foot (182 yards in 27 carries) and senior fullback Antonio Mackenzie had a total of 131 yards, 124 in the air. Pinkstbn and Jason Thompson. ball victory over Detroit Mackenzie may prove to be a Gibson (109 yards in eight carries) that was the Spearmon also had an interception. Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, costly one. story. • ADRIAN 35, WAYNE 12: New coach Bill Kohn, who spent I he Sept. 21 •— 2-4 p.m., 14 year olds, Quarterback Justin Bereht, a third-year varsity In the first quarter, Spearmon scored on an 11- last three years at Morencl, leading the Bulldogs to a pair of coach Dennis Baltus. performer who led the Rockets to an 11-1 record last yard run and Rob Mason booted the first of his three state finals, made a successful debut Friday at Adrian as the Ages are as of Aug. 1,1998. Players year and a berth in the state Class AA semifinals, extra points. host Maples routed Wayne Memorial. are asked to arrive a half hour early went down with a knee injury in the opening quarter. Hudson then added a 1-yard TD run as the Rockets Matt Louisfgnaw, who led all rushers with 140 yards in 13 car to sign in. Players should attend both The 6-foot-6, 200-pound senior, considered one of led 13-0 at intermission. ries, scored on touchdown runs of 33 and 5 yards. tryout dates. the top signal callers in the state, tried to come back In the third quarter, Gibson scored the first of his Junior Cameron Mingo returned a thirdquarter klckoff 85 yards For more information call Roy for a few plays after the injury, but took himself out three TDs on a 23'yaVd run. The Rockets then added for Wayne's first six points of the year. Senior David Bell recov Phillips at (248) 489-5924. the rest cf the night. a two-point safety when a high Snap sailed over the ered an Adrian fumble in the end zone (on a high snap on a punt "He hurt his knee in the first series," Glenn coach Stags' punter and out of the end zone for a 21-0 load. attempt) for Wayne's two other scores. ;. To submit items for the Observer Chuck Gordon Baid. "He twisted it or something. We Gibson added a 60-yard TD run and Glenn added Joe Rodriguez added a 2 yard TO run for Adrian in the opening Sports Sane, write to: Brad Emons, put him back in, but he said he couldn't hold up. another safety for a 30-0 led. Gibson also had a 7- quarter. Cardell King capped tho scoring for the Maples with a 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. We'll know more in the morning. We'll just have to yard TD run in the third quarter. 68-yard fumble return in the final period. 48150; or send via fax to (313) 691- see how it goes." Mackenzie scored on a 79-yard pass late in the Adrian had a total of 30 yards total offense to Wayne's 147. 7279. Junior Nick Hudson took over the QB duties, but it game. The Maples had 12 first downs while the Zebras had nine. was the running of junior tailback Reggie Spearmon Glenn had 312 yarjjs rushing and 24 passing. Wayne also lost two rumbles in the opening half. ^^iwpplvppp wmmmmmmmmm •^T'r' [ * V *M(tW) The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 "'. ^i < mm .. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Chargers run past Canton Espy spoils C'ville's bid How long has it been since Livonia Churchill won a girls cross country against Ply BY SCOTT DANIEL down and 7 at their own 42, 10-yard touchdown pass at 6:43 mouth Canton? STAFF WRITER Maitland sprinted 29-yards on a to make it a 14-7 game. The 6-2 Too long to remember. misdirection play. quarterback completed three Too many big plays. The upstart Chargers, Three plays later, Espy scored passes in the drive, including a patriots, 13-8 That's probably the best way under the guidance of second- his fourth touchdown on a 21- 41-yard bomb to Villanueva. to sum up Clarenceville's 27-26 year coach Sue Gembis, won yard run to give the Knights the "Our quarterback is a hell of a loss to Grbsse Pointe Woods Uni- the first four individual places winning margin. Hills credited player," Donaldson said. en route to scoring dual-meet versity.-Liggett Friday night at his team's conditioning in Stevenson falls to Dearborn home. The Knights' Kevin Espy Espy quickly tied the game. wins over Canton (17-38), pulling the game out. ' Liggett took the ball at its own North Farmington (17-41) and victimized Livonia on scoring "I thought if anything we -^•Junior linebacker Brad while teammate Chris Howell runs of 16, 21 and 58 yards and 28 after the kickoff. A 12-yard Walled Lake Central (15-48) •»^Sbas saved the day for Livo- also had a pick-off. weren't as worn down," he com scramble by Stachecki put the in a Western lakes Activities added a touchdown catch of 56 mented. "We had a little more ,;nia. Franklin as the Patriots •DEARBORN 21, STEVENSON 7i yards. ball at the Knights' 42-yard line. Association quad meet held opened the 1997 football sea* In the first meeting etfer between the left at the end." Espy then ran untouched down Thursday at Cass Benton : "We gave them too many big * sen'Friday with a 13*8 victory two schools Friday night, the visitjng Espy's heroics wasted a good the sideline for a 58-yard touch plays," Clarenceville coach Park. > over visiting Lincoln Park, Pioneers came away with the victory offensive effort by the Trojans. down. Chuck Donaldson said. "Offense Junior Ashley Fillion won -; IWith five minutes left in the'- at Uvonla Stevenson,' .'•".' Down 7-0 late in the first quar Clarenceville closed scoring in the 5,000-meter race in 20 game and Lincoln Park driv wins games, but defense wins ter, Clarenceville began heating Dearborn struck first in the sec championships. the half as Rose finished off a 66- minutes, 16 seconds, followed ing for another score, Tibas ond period on an Syard run by quar up. After a Liggett punt, the Tro yard drive with a two-yard keep by Jenny Duncan (21:06), scooped up a fumble and terback C.J. Kreger. "We need a lot of work. But jans began their first scoring we've got good kids that will er as time expired. The Trojans Renee Kashawlic (21:0.7) and j4f£ra$ed 44 yards for the game* Leading 7-0 at Intermission, the drive on their own 24-yard line led 20-14 at halftime. Alison Fillion (21:39). Katie bounce back." with 2:29 remaining. * winner. K. « Pioneers' Dan Wilkinson returned the Both teams played sloppy foot Singer added a ninth in 22:24 . .¾^ The Patriot? then stripped second-hatf hickorf 85 yard's for a Espy, a 5-foot 10-inch senior Livonia opened the drive in a tailback, gained 126 yards on 19 ball in the third quarter with and Stephanie Skwiers was C-E rtth|rRailsplitters on their final score. The extra point was no good. shotgun formation and Rose con 13th in 23:06. eatthe19 carries and added three catches numerous penalty flags on the Stevenson responded on the next nected with Kris Krolczyk for 15 field. The Knights, however, Lori Schmidt led Canton in '^4*^ - - series, driving 62 yards In eight for 74 yards. Liggett coach Gary yards on first down. He followed • Vprijj?Ou r defense hung in there managed to take the lead at the fifth place (21:43), followed by plays, capped by quarterback Ryan Hills wasn't surprised at his per that up with a pair of comple * afcd didn't quit," Franklin formance. 4:48 mark as Espy scored on a teammates Jamie Vergari, VanBelle's 9-yard TD pass to Phil tions to John Wallace for six 56-yard screen pass. seventh (22:01); Sarah Rucin- .cfckth Rick Lee said. "They "Kevin is a real runner," he yards and Justin Villanueva for bent a little bit, but didn't Szumfanski. (Dan West added the That put the visitors on top 21- ski, 10th (22:33); Erin extra point.) said. "He has speed and a lot of 30 more. break." heart. He's a player." 20. Clarenceville got its final O'Rourke, 11th (22:34); and .Franklin won despite being But Dearborn put It away In the At Liggett's 29, Rose missed on Darcy Crain, 12th (22:37). Clarenceville led 26-21 head his next pass attempt. Villanue lead of the game with 26 seconds outgained in total yardage, final quarter on Kreger's 20-yard TD North's top three finishers ing into the fourth quarter. The va then caught a tipped pass for left in the third quarter. 282-155. strike to Wilkinson. The two also included Erika Anderson, Trojans appeared ready to add to a 29-yard touchdown with just Facing fourth down and three \:fhePatriots led 7-0 at half- connected for the two-pointer. sixth (21:46); Karen Bockli their lead minutes into the quar 34 seconds left on the clock. The at Liggett's 45-yard line, Walter time as senior tailback Antho in the opening quarter, Stevenson (22:21); and Kori Rothman, ter. Trojans added a two-point con Ragland busted through the ny Grech, who led all rushers was inside the Pioneers* 20 twice, 15th (23:34). but came up empty including a Livonia took a Liggett punt version to make it 8-7. Knights line and sprinted into with 132 yards tin 24 carries, "It was a really good start, missed" 35:yard field goal attempt. and started on its own 43-yard Donaldson said his team was the end zone to put Clarenceville .: scored oh a 9-yaVd touchdown' ahead 26-21. I'm proud of the girls, they ruhjinthe.second quarter. ';' 'We had a couple of shots at the.: line at the 10:56 mark. Three forced into an air attack. plays later, the Trojans' Craig The Trojans piled up some earned this win," Gembis • 'Lincoln Park came 'back in and iorie/ it was; a caseof blown "We had to throw," he said, said. -theViird;';--;.'•'. opportunities,''•jftevenson coachTim Hose dropped back to pass only "because they were stopping the impressive statistics despite los ing. In other girls meets: ;; • Dennis Alaksori intercepted. Gabel :said. "We did not have real; to have the ball picked off by running game. The pass was good field: possesslohjn the second Grosse Pointe Woods' A.J. *«. pass and returned it to the working, too. What's the old say Rose completed 11 of 20 passes U VON IA STEVENSON 18 Stachecki. |«||ipts',5, but Lincoln Park '_ half, they (Dearborn) did a good Job ing, if it isn't broke, don't fix it." for 189 yards with two touch PLYMOUTH SALEM 52 ©^controlling the ball in the second Livonia followed that philoso downs. He ran for a third. :w||; pushed back to the 39'•}. With 7:28 remaining, the ; andfourthquarter; \ :.::. phy in the second quarter as Ragland finished with 136 rush NORTHVILLE 69 farcer a series of penalties; ; Knights took the ball on their *sil ; ,;.Nt was pretty much and everf" own 28-yard line. Liggett moved well. ing yards on 20 attempts while LIVONIA FRANKUN 106 ": 0¾ 3-and-39i ihe;RailspHt-{: Sept. 4 at Nankin Mills terf scored on Shawn Thack- game, but they made more 'big steadily on the running of Espy Rose capped a nine-play drive Villanueva added six catches for plays."";. .'..':,'.-^ ;:'•:•'• +.\;'••'••' and Nick Maitland. Facing third 152 yards. | jer*sj 39-yard halfback pass toi , by hitting Ed Kibitlewski with a Stevenson finishers: 1. Andrea Parker. ; ^IBradBarbosaV: *;;'.-, V'. ':v\^ Dearborn putgalhed Stevenson iri 20:08; 2. Kelly McNeilance. 20:08; 4. Kim I 1 Mike Monte cinbs then hit to^yardage, ilvi^&3, ;• ).•>-" :: McNeilance, 20:44: 5. Danielle Harris. > ; Alakson with- the: iwo-pbint .' St^yerison had only 63 yards ruin-, from page El 20:51; 6. Katie Sherron. 20:54: 7. '» f Chargers win • pas£ to give Lincoln Park an ing with minus-24 in sacks. Vanfielle Christie Tzilos, 20:55: 10. Leslie Knapo. > ( 21:25. 1! I 8-¾lead at the close of the ~ Was iOdf 16 for 90 yards. :• ••/;• 9 the first play after John the drive and the passing attack passes for 114 yards, including ; ; < Krege/'led D^a/bdrh with 42 yards, Salem (Inlihers: 3. Evelyn Ranhai. ;4.thirVlquarter,-A^ ; • :: r; ;-': Pokrzywnicki recovered an RU stung the Panthers again their four to Wells for 65~yards. He 20:30; 8. Ellen Stemmer. 20:58: Erin * > njshthg in nine (fBirries.:-.v" -r *^i "pur team didn't get: down: v fumble caused by Corey Cook. next possession when Smith credits the new coaching staff for Kelly, 21:45; Rachel Moraitis, 21:53. 'T f-fonifhemselves after the trick Defensively, SteWrisoh's /asort Kearney's extra point made it 7- found Kearney all alone in the the team's attitude change. Northville finishers: 9. Kristin Koiar- 'fe8*f'* — ^- ^They sucked: Spelllch ledJ hewayw.it!i 10 tackles. 0. secondary for a 53-yard TD and "We went from down in the cryk, 21:20; Karen Loeffler. 21:26: Adn ! if up> It was a good learning Defensive end Ryan Tobin added Derigiotis capped a 62-yard, a 20-0 lead. dumps, not caring if we won or enne Manarina, 21:55. [ eicp^riehce for your kids * ; ejghtr vyiit defeh.siye back Chris five play drive with a 10-yard lost, to wanting to earn respect Franklin finishers: 15. Diana Potter. "Smith played with a lot of 21:59. \L:\\ F*anklirj._soph6more .Dusty. -,_•Grtrisha d six; tackles andarr inter- run to put the Chargers up 14-0 poise iind until they take it and work hard as a team," Smith cept|on>- -V: ;•.; |:HaH intercepted two passes, •;' e^arly in the second quarter. away, we'll keep running it," Fil- said. FARM. HILLS HARRISON 27 : >;pl>'£-.vs:-K::'; •'V: .-'-'..'• ".'•:.••••.•.:';•••'.• s ':• > * :•:• . • :< •?••• .•.-•-. • • ...-.'• Tight end Brett Wells caught an iatraut said. Churchill plays its home open WESTLANO JOHN QLENN 30 18-yard pass on the first play of Smith completed five of nine er Friday vs. North Farmington. FARMINGTON 16 WESTLANO JOHN OLENN SI • ' > » WOMEN'S GOLF WALLED LAKE WESTERN 27 Madonna men still or 1st win WESTLANO JOHN QLENN 28 -thiti WOMEN'S SUBURBAN Sept 4 at Willis Park e of inches? 30«yard volley. their location. In the scrimmage GOLF ASSOCIATION against U-M Friday at Lady- TOURNAMENT SCORES Qlenn finishers: 5. Kelly Fradette. ^-^-..¾¾ what Madonna Univer- • COLLEGE SOCCER The Crusaders accumulated Sept. S at Cascade* Q.C. 23:26; 12. Colleen Fradette, 24:12: 17. >Ktyk men's soccer team has been cards throughout their three wood, things went awry from the Mary Gillespie. 24:49; 21. Sharon Ryan. " iayy\g thus far— and coming start. 25:13; 34. Nicole 8lan, 29:26. league games." games on the coast. Indeed, in FIRST RIGHT Jthe short side. their Opening 2-1 loss to U.S. U-M had«a 3-0 lead in the first Harrison finishers: 4. Amy Schaner. Those start quickly. Madonna 23:25; 16. Lynn Arxtaejewski, 24:38; 18 iFifcfay's 3-1 loss to University International University, half before Madonna could turn Low gross: 1. Carolyn Berminger hosts Tri-State University in its Erin Brozovicrv 25:00; 23. Season PoKoj. ?lfMl&igah's cluDteam at Livo- first-ever Wolverine-Hoosier defender Jason Roy (from Livo things around. Scott Emert net (Northville), 89 2. Lilian Vandenbfoker nia Stevenson) got a red card ted a goal for the Crusaders 26:20; 27. Keyra French, 27:35. I jijaiadywood was galling, but it Athletic Conference match at 4 (Dearborn Heights), 93. Farmington finishers: 1. Kate Adams. .iwjas, after all, just a scrimmage, early in overtime that gave (assisted by Brock Becker) to Low net: i. Pat Meyers (Sirming- p.m. Wednesday at Ladywopd. trim the deficit to 3-1 by half- 21:38; 2. Nat8lie Dawson, 21:51: 3. EHen '-1 jThe three losses prior to that, The Crusaders Were admitted to USiy the extra man and, very hamh 73; 2. (tie) Mary Allen (Wayne), Adams, 22:33; 7. Kristin Decorde. 23:36; I eh thel Fighting Crusaders' trip, quickly, led to the game-winning time'i but\hey also banged a JoAnne McVicar (Uvonla). 79 each. 9. Michelle Martin. 23:38: 10. Betsy .the WHAC this sieasph. penalty kick off the goal post I|o tth^e* west coast, were more goal, _••.'.';.['-.'[:•'\,"''::'VV •''.- Luckscheiter, 23:45. Last Wednesday &t the Uni while the Wolverines cashed one " 'kdrivating, Madonna lost each the red card meant Roy had to SECOND FLIGHT versity of California-San Diego, in/ ;';;\;'.:-'' >|>2$T$ngie goal, and each could Madonna kept up the attack but sit out the match against Point • J J&f$j6ne in the Crusaders' couldn't penetrate :UC-SD's Lpma Nazarene, another 2-1 Madonna outshot U-M in the Low gross: 1. (tie) Helen Demshuk Block breaks record defenses, The result was a 1-0 Madonna loss. Then in the UC- second half; unleashing 16 shots. (Dearborn Heights), Lori Wilson (Uvo Livonia Stevenson's Rob 1^^1^-^ ' loss to^the defending NCAA Divi SD match,.keeper pave Hart "We just couldn't finish them," nla), 101 each;.2. (tie) Pat Henke Block set a Nankin Mills «j*^Sl^iperformed pretty well, but sion III •* ,:M_:„ riiroMliiliirlmlrWfifiTlliTMl'V «'.ci7/: The Obseruer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER AGE-GROUP SWIMMING . * * *—* HURMCAN 8WWK CtU8 RESULTS SOOmedtey. AMCHIQAN RfCRCATKM* OMs 8-10: Brittany Matthews — $Ulh, • PAWLS ASSOCIATION MEET 100 IM; •aiaye: Destiny Winekoff, Bnttany Red-hot Rockets run record to 4-0 ' ,; Au*. 2 •* Ype**rti H*xh School ' .; Matthews, $hfyonne Matthews. Jessica - Boys 8 and under: Bryan Copple -* Roller —fifth. 200 medley. •"* , Westland John Glenn is off to Brandon Bethel broke a scoreless "Kessler was absolute outstanding," third place, 2&year breaststroke; fifth, 25 Boys UH2; Cart Bednart* —first *5Q a 4-0 start — in boys soccer. ROUNDUP deadlock with a goat coming with only CC coach Matt Kessler said. butterfly; Geoff Kayas T- first, 25 back: breiststroke, 100 IM; second, 50 back- The Rockets, in only their six seconds left in the half. Sam Vida CC coach Dana Orsucci also praised stroke, 100 Individual medley; third, 50 stroka, third varsity season, continued also scored for Northville (3-1 overall). the defense of Graff, Brian Wood. Casey freestyle: ratavt? Evan Barey, Chris Miller, OMa tt-12: Jessica Arban — fourth; $0 their winning ways under coach and one assist. "We played an excellent first half," Cook and Jeff Boogren. Coppte, Keyes — third, 100 freestyle; backstroke; Erin Keyes — second,, $0 Jerry Poniatowski with a 3-0 vic •CARLSON 1, LUTH. WESTLAND 0: Franklin coach Dave Hebestreit said. "The defensive stepped up unbeliev OJrU 8 and under! Christina Ball — breiststroke; third, 50 butterfly; fourth.; 50 freestyle; Sarah MinkJh — third, $0.: tory over visiting Belleville. Despite carrying the play for nearly 80 'That goal at the end of the half took ably," Orsucci said. "They left every fourth. 100 IM: Bridget BednanX — first, 100 IM; second, J5 butterfly, 50 'breaststroke; sixth, 50 butterfly; ratays; "I'm happy, it feels good, but minutes Friday, host Lutheran High the wind out of our sails. We should thing on the field tonight," freestyle; Kelsey Drertnen — fourth, 25 Rebecca Mangold, Art>art, Keyes. Minlch • it's just a start and we have a Westland dropped its first match of the have cleared the ball out." The Shamrocks on Wednesday were season to Gibraltar Carlson in a norvlea- breast stroke; fifth, 50 freestyle; relay*: — second, 200 medley. '%.*"'*' long season to go," said Ponia Despite the loss, the Franklin coach fortunate to earn a 2-2 tie with Dearborn 0M» li-14j Jennifer Oranneft — fourth, guer. Mary Higglns-Lythman, Drennen, Ball, towski, whose team finished 2- singled out the efforts sophomore Ryan Edsel Ford as Graff scored in the last Emily Martin --third, lOOmedJey. 50 backstroke;fifth, 50freestyle, 200 IM; Lutheran Westland is 4-1 overall, 13-2 overall last season. "We just Kracht, who shadowed the high scoring minute to erase a 2-1 deficit. Boy* 8-10; Joe Bedna/k _, third, 50 Bays iM7: Efc Grtwk*! ~ third/100 while Carlson improved to 3-1. have to take them one at a time." Vida; junior Fischer, "who was all of the Pat Griffin scored the Shamrocks first butterfly, 50 breaststfoke; fourth. 50 breaststroke; fourth; 200 IM: fitth>io0 Goalkeeper Justin Ballard "After we shot 30 times I quite count field," freshman defender Douglass and goal on an assist from Joe Digirolamo. freestyle; Andrew Drerihen *- first, 100 freestyle; Mike MacPhee — sixth, 100 ing." Lutheran Westland coach Rich posted his third shutout in four goalkeeper Jeremy Bruckner. "It was not a good game, all-around IM, 50 freestyle, 50 breaststroke; Matt freestyW; sfci(h, 2O0 freestyle. : <'1': starts. Block said. 'We totally dominated. "We had only one senior on the offensively." Orsucci said. "Mentally we Keyes — first, 50 backstroke; second, SO Olris 18-17: Crlstl Brumlow — first/ "A lot of the credit goes to our "We were taking target practice from field," Hebestreit said. "We played well. were somewhere else and we could breaststroke* third, 100 IM; ratty*: Travis 100 backstroke; second, 100 treestylei' Porter. Bednark, Oreonen, Keyes — first. second. 200IM. •'"•..•••,. •/• defense," Poniatowski. "We have the tee box. I was pleased the way we "We had one shot go off the crossbar have tost the game." a freshman back there, Derek passed and moved the ball. We just in the first half and it could have been a Gi8mondi, who is an ODP player couldn't put one in." different game. The bounces seemed to (Olympic Development Pro Ironically, Carlson scored the game- go Northville's way after that." gram). He has really solidified winner off the back of a Warrior defend • KENNEDY 3, WAYNE 1: Second-half things back there." er with 20 minutes left in the match. goals Friday by Phil Arginello and Mike Glenn led 1-0 at halftime on a •CRESTWOOD 2, FRANKLIN 1: On Fri Bayko carried Taylor Kennedy past goal by sophomore captain Jeff day. Sam Piraine scored a pair of goals Wayne Memorial (0-2). Ruppel on an assistant from to leading host Dearborn Heights Crest- Wayne was tied 1-1 at intermission junior captain John Sterling. wood (3-0 overall) to the non-league win on a goal by Andy Arnett from Curtis In the first minute of the sec over Livonia Franklin (2-4). Matties. ond half, Sterling scored from Ken Tamonis had Franklin's goal on a •REDFORD CC 1, LH> JESUIT 0: Red- BRAND NEW sophomore Jeff Shelby. through pass from Dave Moldovan to ford Catholic Central scored a mild Sophomore Nick Bork, recent give the Patriots a 1-0 halftime lead. upset in boys soccer Friday, defeating ly called up from the JV squad, Franklin, which dominated action, got U-D Jesuit 1-0 in a Catholic League Cen P155/R-12 sterling efforts from Ken Douglass, Bill P155/80R-13 capped the scoring from Matt tral Division battle. P165/80R-13 Trussler. Fischer and Scott Tuggle. Kevin Graff scored a goal 10 minutes P175/80R-13 On Wednesday, Glenn gained On Wednesday, the Northville Mus into the first half and senior goalkeeper F a 3-1 victory at Farmington Hills tangs opened Western Lakes Activities Matt Kessler preserved the shutout vic Harrison as Shelby had two Association-Western Division play with a tory with several outstanding saves. goals and one assist. 4-0 victory over host Livonia Franklin as Kessler even stoned the Cubs on a P185/80P.-13 freshman Tim Kelleher scored twice. penalty kick in the second half. O P165/75R-14 Sterling contributed one goal P195/75 R-14 P205/75R-14 $ P205/75R-15 P215/75R-15 P225/75R-15 Supanich, Conklin take charge P235/75R-15 100 RADIAL METtll as Churchill tames RU, 45-34 ALL SEASON j±11 Kersten Conklin scored nine of her 13 points in the fourth quarter Thursday to lead host Livonia GIRLS BASKETBALL Churchill over Redford Union in non-league girls basketball encounter, 45-34. «20 $45 ^^^mal^^^ Katie King led Stevenson with 13 points and seven •i&um PISS/7MH 175/70R-13 29.99 The Chargers, now 1-1 on the season, took a 13- rebounds. Stephanie Dulz added 11 points, nine rebounds and P195/75R-14 46.99 point-lead after one quarter. But Redford Union P1757B0R-13 22.99 185/70R-13 30.99 seven steals while Lindsay Gusick had nine points and six P185/75R-14 28.99 P205/75R-14 47.99 185/70R-14 3199 chipped away in the second and third frames to cut steals. P195/75R-14 29-99 P205/75R-15 48.99 195/70R-14.... 34.99 Redford Thurston was led by Christie Koester with 10 P205/75R-15 30.99 P215/75R-15 49.99 the margin to six at the start of the fourth. P235/75R-15 52.99 points. Kelly Green added nine for Thurston, which fell to 1-3. P215/75R-15 31.99 An aggressive Livonia defense, led by Conklin, a P235/7SR-15 •vnvjmMrc32.99 r TRUCK VAN & junior guard, took the lead back out to double dig •TRUMAN 44, WAYNE 40: Poor shooting from the field and R.V. its two minutes into the fourth. the line spoiled Matt Godfrey's debut Thursday as head coach •748. Darbies "Our kids started playing harder defensively," at Wayne Memorial. Amy Williams and Yzoma Anyanetu each tallied 11 points to coach Dave Balog said. "We pressed, got some lead Taylor Truman (1-0) to the first-round victory in the Romu 8teals and easy baskets." lus Tournament. Conklin made several steals early in the fourth Senior Natalie Garrison and junior Tanya Crawford each and scored helping the Chargers take control. scored 13 for the Zebras, who made only 14 of 32 free throws Guard Terri Owens helped out defensively by hold (43.7 percent). P175/7M-I3 »40 ing Redford Union standout Cassie Matheney to Truman, which led 22-16 at halftime, made only 10 of 22 P20V7SJH4 OF STYLE* from the line (45.4 percent). PieS/70R-14...„39.M P19&>60fM4. P235/75R-15 50.99 AVAMJUSLK six points. < 30-950R-15 68.99 "We missed a tot of easy shots and missed a lot of free P2O5/70R-14 47» P.W60R-15. Stacey Supanich led Churchill with 16 points P22Sr70R-1S...-Sa» P23V60R-15.. 3M050R-15 69.99 and added eight rebounds. throws," Godfrey said. "We just did not put the ball in the bas 33-1250R-15 81.99 ket. Laura Hillson led Redford Union with 13 points. "It v*as an ugly game. Either team could have won." •TRENTON 42, FRANKLIN 32: A one-point deficit turned • CLARENCEVILLE S3, URBAN 6: Michelle Berry, a 6-foot into seven after three quarters Thursday night for host for Livo senior, scored 23 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and had two nia Franklin and Patriots never recovered. blocks Thursday as Livonia Clarenceville (2-1) smashed host According to Livonia coach Gary Warner, solid Trenton Detroit Urban Lutheran (0-2) in a non-leaguer. defense led to his team's downfall. Berry also had three steals as the Trojans led 27-0 at inter "They have good team defense," he said of the Trojans. mission. "We couldn't get the shots we wanted.' Rachel Sundberg added 14 points and five steals, while Trenton led 33-26 after three quarters and were nover chal Melissa Berry added five points and 11 rebounds. y lenged In the fourth. Dani Landolt and Jana Babyak each • FLAT ROCK 62, LUTH. WESTLAND 37: Thursday at Flat scored 14 points for the Trojans, which improved to 30 on the Rock, the Rams outscored Lutheran High Westland 28-6 in season. the first quarter and never looked back. Sophomore center Tera Morrill led Franklin with 11 points Beth DeCarte and Carlyn Miller each scored 15 points to while senior guard Julie Warner added 10. lead Flat Rock while Heather Cormier added 12. The Patriots are now 1«2 for the year. Hana Hughes led Lutheran Westland (0-3) with seven points •STEVENSON 42, THURSTON 36: Playing at home Thursday while Anna Schwecke added six. night, Livonia Stevenson used a strong second half perfor • HURON VALLEY 45, MOUNT CARMEL 39: Sara Tacia mance to edge Redford.Thurston 42-36. poured in 25 points on 12 of 18 shooting to go along with The Spartans trailed by one going into third quarter, but seven rebounds Friday, leading Westland Huron Valley Luther outscored Thurston by seven in the final two frames to an (2-0) to the non-league win over visiting Wyandotte Mount Improve to 3-1 for the year. Coach Wayne Henry said his team Carmel in a game played at Marshall Middle School. was proud of his team. Stephanie Graves added eight rebounds for the victorious "To their credit," he said, "the kids were able to hang in Hawks, Stacie Graves and Anya Day combined for 11 more there with all inexperience out there. It was neat the way points. they're able to make adjustments.* Alisha Sawicki led Mount Carmel (0-3) with 17 points. THE WEEK AHEAD PREP FOOTBALL Wednesday, Sept. 10 W.L. Western at N. Farm.. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sapt. 12 John Glenn at Wayne, 7 p.m. Farmington at FranXlin, 7 p.m. Garden City at Edsel Ford, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 Canton at Stevenson. 7 p.m. Fordson at Wayne, 7 p.m. Flint Valley at St. Agatha. 5 p.m. John Glenn at Salem, 7 p.m Woodhaven at Redford Union, 7 p.m. Luth. W'sld at Clarenceville. 6:30 p.m. Kennedy at Redford Union, 7 p.m. Redford CC at A.A. Pioneer, 7:30 p.m. Huron Valley at Fairlane, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 N. Farmington at Churchill, 7:30 p.m. Ladywood at Bishop Foley, 7 p.m. Redford CC at Chippewa Valley, 4 p.m. Stevenson at Franklin, 7:30 p.m. Mercy at Flint S'western. 7 p.m. W.L. Western at Redford Union. 4 pm John Glenn at Canton. 7:30 p.m. A.A. Pioneer at Borgess. 7 p.m. Garden City at John Glenn, 4 pm. Salem at Northville. 7:30 p.m. Ypsiianti at Churchill. 7 p.m. Trenton at Thurston. 4 p.m Farmington at W.L. Western. 7:30 p.m. Franklin at Woodhaven. 7 p.m. Ply. Christian vs. A.P. tnter-City Canton at Flint Powers. 7 p.m. at Haggerty Field (Hines). 4:30 o m. Saturday, Sept. 13 N. Farmington at Milford, 7 p.m. (Huron Valley Tournament) Crestwood at Thurston, noon. Garden City at Tay. Kennedy. 7 p.m. Agape at Luth. Westland. 4:30 p.m W.L. Central at Harrison, 1 p.m. Friday. Sept. 12 Mich Lutheran at HVL. 4:30 p m. ClarerKevllle at Luth. North. 1 p.m Agape at Ypsi Calvary. 5:15 p.m Saturday. Sept. 13 Liggett at Luth. WestlBod. 2 p.m. tmmac. Concept, at PCA. 7:30 p.m. Huron Valley Tourney. 10:30 a.m. 8orgess at N. Adams-Jerome. 7:30 p.m BOYS SOCCER Lakeland at N. Farmington. 11am St. Agatha at PIcMord, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 Novi at Canton. 1 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Gib. Carlson at Wayne. 4 p.m. MEM'S COUEGE SOCCER Monday, Sept. 8 Garden City at Fordson. 4 p.m Wednesday, Sept. 10 Greater Life at Agape. 7 p.m. Franklin at John Glenn. 4 p.m. Tn State at Madonna. 4pm Tuesday, Sept. S Harrison at Farmington. 5:30 p.m. St Clair (Ont.) at S'craft, 4:30 p m. St. Agatha at Taylor Sept.. 6 p.m. Lalhrup at Clarenceville, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 Clarenceville at Loth. East. 6:30 p.m. N Farmington at Churchill, 7 pm Cuyahoga (Ohio) at S'craft 1pm JSP 11¾ Lirth. Westland at Liggett. .6:30 p.m Stevenson at W.L. Western. 7pm Spring Afbor at Madonna ? p m franklin at Garden City. 7 p.m. W.L Central at Canton. 7 p m WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Stevenson at Wyandotte, 7 p.m. Salem at Northville. 7 p.m Saturday. Sept. 13 ASKASOUTOUfl Salem at A.A. Huron, 7 pm. Tuesday. Sept. 9 S craft at Central Michigan 1 pm Lei||ama>Da MratcetTMi HtoooLV saatwea row WTTN evn 590 aroaaa mmoiwrwii Farmington at Novl. 7 p.m Redford CC at OeLaSalle. 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 Kettering at N. Farmington. 7 p.m. Huron Valley at Taylor Bapt.. 4 30 p.m Hillsdale at Schoolcraft 3 p.m TAYLOR • 37*.ease rARMINQTON HILLS • 737 T812 CANTON • 981 08OO WM W V U> «0 If <.' CVCI'O , Kt STATE OR LOCAL TAXES ANO. WHERE REQUIRED OR CHARGED. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL OR OlSPOSAL TEES ARE EXTRA mmmm wmmmmm The Observer/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1997 •9"W RECREATION NATURE NOTES As the official start of fall approaches, the sounds of insects fill the night. There is the persistent chirps of crickets, the methodical pulsations of the katydid and some buzzing of the cidcada. This is their last fling of the year. As the daylight length periods shorten, bringing cooler days cool TIM NOWICKI er nights and the impending frost, these and other insects will be dor mant until next year. ' liven now dragonflies are seen less frequently in thefields and butterflies are wanening in num bers. But while in our garden and preparing for a barbeque the other day, I saw some beautiful little flies. They turned out to be long-legged flies. They are not very big, only a quarter of an inch long, but their body is a bright metallic yellow and green. • As their name suggests, they have long thin legs '. in proportion to their diminutive size. They ; [appear to be walking on stilts. \; Their preferred habitats are near streams and • wet meadows, but they can range far from these I ireas. I remember seeing them next to my chil- Aim and fire: The sport of darts is becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity with the bar crowd. ! Idren's wading pool and some in the water that got Bar owners sponsor teams to help draw business. ' ;too close to the water and drown. ;; Like many other members of the fly family, <' long-legged flies are harmless to you and I. ''• As-adults they feed on smaller insects. Their ; small mouthparts would not be able to inflict any •kind of bite into human skin. Larva feed on small • organisms in the soil, or in some species, in the < w$ter. y.\[Though long-legged flies are small, it is their [ metallic colored body that draws your attention. ; In sunlight their shine is striking. This coloration aim for the mark and hit the bullseye • 13 produced by thousands of small straitions in the i hard outer covering of the fly. When sunlight hits \ those grooves, light reflects back to our eyes in BYTONYBRUSCATO you either like it or you don't,..and those safer, but because of the 150,000 coin-oper ] wave lengths we preceive as shiny yellow and STAFF WRITER that do are into it big time," notes Rubaga. ated boards in bars nationwide. ; green. hile baseball proclaims to be the "There are many people who spend hours in "And besides, the point areas on the spi* • %ike all flies, the long-legged flies have only two a bar and will be playing darts the entire der (target) are larger for the soft tip darts '. wings - most insects have four. The second or rear national pastime, most Americans are choosing darts over the time." than the steel tip, making it easier to score ; pair of wings have been modified into short dumb- W While barflies still account for most of the and more fun for the average player," notes ; bell shaped structures that vibrate with the front diamond, soccer and tennis as the way they like to have fun. players across the country, many people are Neumann. > Wings and provide feedback to the insect on the opting to make money while playing. And it Soft-tip darts have been around for about • position of their body while flying. That's according to the National Sporting Goods Association, which says the number doesn't necessarily mean winning local bar 20-years. The steel-tip variety has been I Basically they serve as a gyroscope. If you find a tournaments. around since 16th century England. • large, one inch body length, long legged fly on of "darters" more than doubled between 1985 and 1995. That relates to nearly 20- The 75,000-member American Darts For the novice, the sport is a basic one. ; your windows check out those modified hind Organization sanctions 250 tournaments The two most popular games are '01 and '> wings. Cranefties are harmless and allow you to million people who make darts their sport of choice. each year, with combined purses of $1.7-mil- Cricket. In '01 (pronounced oh-one) players ', see those dumbbell structures called halteres. lion. begin with 301, 501 or 701 points and try to That's no surprise to Jeffrey Neumann, "It's not hard for a player to compete in a reach zero. Cricket players try to hit a who has eleven years of experience in the promotion and organization of dart leagues couple of tournaments in a weekend, in dif number three times and the bull's eye. TEN PIN ALLEY and tournaments at area bars and drinking ferent parts of the country, and pick up a Players can "diddle" to begin the contest. establishments. few thousand dollars,'' explains Neumann. Each throws at the bull's eye and the closest There are tournaments with total purses decides who starts the game. "It's a social game and easy to learn," ranging from $50,000 to $250,000." While darts has become big time in some It's that time of year again, most explained Neumann. "And it fits most peo bowling leagues are back in action Besides the social aspect of darts, Neu areas of the country, there are still sec ples schedules. You don't have to go to a mann believes the popularity of the sport after the Summer hiatus and specific place like a ballfield or bowling alley tions...including Michigan...where the sport league scores will be found in the to participate. Many people who are Can be traced to both the inexpensive nature is just beginning to come into its own. sports pages on a weekly basis already at the bar can have fun." of the sport, and improved equipment. The Pontiac area and the east side are beginning with next Sunday's edi "Almost any given night at the bar, I ven areas where there are high concentrations tion. • That is echoed by bar owner Denise Ruba ture to. say that many men and women have of players in metro Detroit," said Neumann. ga, who owns Mr. Joe's in Hamtramck, and a set of darts in their pocket or purse, ready "However, for some reasons I've yet to figure If you have not bowled during the is a player herself. summer, this is the time to check to pick up a game," said Neumann. "A good out, the western part of Wayne County still your equipment. "When people go to the bars on Friday or set of darts can cost about $35. Compare hasn't caught on as much." AL Saturday nights, they want to do more than HARRISON The usual assortment that might that to some of the other sports and it's rela Neumann recently organized a dart tour fill up a typical bowling bag would just sitaround and talkj" said Rubaga. "The tively cheap." nament to benefit the Leukemia Society of \ include several items in addition to the ball. like to play pool, pinball and darts...and the The growing popularity of electronic America, which was held last month at Lad- ; • & good idea is to check the shoes, if the soles dart board gets as much a workout as the scoreboards for home play is another reason othertwo." broke race track. • . j. sc$m too slick, rough them up with a wire brush or for darts becoming more popular. "I considered it successful as we had near ; 3M*scouring pad to be able to slide properly with- The Electric Stick in Westland has eight "A good dartboard can cost about $200," ly 200 players and raised $5,947 for chari f put sticking oh the approaches. Bowling shoes will dart b^ardsj and at least half of them are said Neumann. "While that may seem like ty," notes Neumann. "We're looking at r; going most of thetime. ,'•;.• . ; rjast many years with proper care, like a little sad- ! a lot of money, that's a board that will last doing it again next year." \ dlei$>ap on the uppers, and replace any laces that '':^;> -^'^e;haye:leaguiesihat^ky.;he.re two days for a long time. And, nowadays the dart- While the game is still reaching populari : loofcwbrn, C; a week,arid Weget good business on them board does everything, from changing ty in Michigan, a Bay City company is the ! _ If ypu carry items like alcohol based cleaning / •during other times f said George Marvaso, games to keeping score...making it easy," world's largest manufacturer of coin-operat I products, they may have become dried out and Jr; ^e sponsor a team and it brings us Like billiards players who have their own ed electronic dart boards...the same ones | ne$| to be replaced. The same with strips of tape business, so it worlw put for Wth parties." cue sticks, many dart players also tote their you'll see at the bar. .'• for adjusting finger holes. As for the bowling balls, Maryasb says wben the billiards tables own darts.. While the bar may have darts "We've been in business for 52-years and s*. it may seem that some balls are not fitting just . are busy, even the noviqes will get up and which are one piece, heavy and have no bal sell both nationally and internationally," '( right; ; .' ••"•.>. • start playing darts, keeping the machines ance, the dart aficionado has darts that said Scott Schroeder, vice-president of mar | ; No, the ball didn't change any during the sum- ^; going for hours at a time. :' ' ^ change tips and are more lightweight. keting at Valley Recreation. The populari l merrei«ss, but yoiu* hand may have. If you have And the game is one which can be played "An experienced dart thrower can tell the ty of the sport continues to excel, mainly ' ^q^bjowled for awhile; the muscles arid tendons •v bytothsexes; L ;•'"'•''•!'•• difference of a couple of grams of weight," because it's a low cost, interactive activity : and all that good stuff getsi tight and until you bowl "When I first got started I had no clue adds Neumann. : which many people find easy and fun to 1 a few games, the ball may seem not to fit right. how to play, but our team needed a substi The new game on the block is the soft-tip play." ' dive it some time for the hand to stretch itself tute 'so I tried it,"-said Rubaga. "Now I'm dart...as compared to the heavier steel tips. Anyone interested in starting a dart league ,back to full season form, and if this does not hap- second in pur league in points." The soft-tipped darts have become especial can contact Jeffrey Neumann at Neumann • pen in a few weeks, it's time to visit your friendly 1 think darts is like baseball or bowling, ly popular in bars, not only because they are Dart Associates, 313-961-4816. pro shop. If your ball does not seem to react on the lanes the.fjrst few weeks, it may not really be the fault of your ball, rather that the lanes have been used dif ferently the last couple of months and this will sujjity change as the season progresses, e |£#ne players will panic and rush out to get a ; ON THE RUN :^W ball to cope with the lanes, only to find that ^the early season conditions will sometimes change Catholic Central graduate Jim And of course, the purpose of the Kesken/s ride Arbor Track Club. • ^rithin a few weeks. Keskeny doesn't consider him is to raise money and bring awareness to the fight Vi|;bne other important item to inspect is the bag Sponsorship is provided by Huron Valley-Sinai disabled even though he has mul against MS. Hospital. itself. Is the zipper working properly, has anything tiple sclerosis. '•":••' spilled out, leaving a sticky goo on your nice shoes? There have been three different drugs which His motto is: "I'm differently Entry fees (through Sept. 9) are $14 for the 15K ^These items are usually very easy to correct before can dramatically alter the disease," said Keskeny, and 5K (without shirt) and $4 (without shirt) for ;tjiey become a real problem. abled." :, a 1962 CC graduate. Tve talked with some very the fun run. Entry fees (Sept. 12 and race day) •,'>•;• One of this area's most famous star bowlers is On Sunday, pet. 19 at the Free reputable doctors and they're saying within five are $24 (without shirt) for the two races and $4 jteaving town. Press/Mazda International to 10 years they could have this thing solved." for the fun run (without shirt). ; Marathon, PattiSoter of Com With the help of his friend John Peters of Ply ,-• H A surprise parly was thrown lost Friday at Bowl A Metroparks vehicat entry permit is also *(}n$L&nes in Troy for Hall of Famer Gerry Ritter, BRAD puter Decisions International of mouth, Keskeny travelled to France in 1988 for Farmington Hills and member of the Paris Marathon where French soccer players required — $3 daily weekends, or $15 annual reg •Oji^if the finest of all women bowlers. She is even EMONS ular ($8 senior citizen). TiS^j respected for the many years that she has the MSAMS team (Marathon participated in the push. f.;4^oted to the teaching of literally thousands of Strides Against MS), is putting together a group Keskeny, Who has done such races as the Dex For more information, call Kensington Ij^plring bowlers, young and old. of runners to push Keskeny, in his wheelchair, ter to Ann Arbor half marathon (13.1 miles) and Metropark at 1-800-477-3178 or Huron Valley- ** Xkrry had been inducted into the Detroit through entire 26.2-mile route. • the Capitol City 10K in Lansing, is contemplating Sinai at (248) 360-3314. folrien's Bowlers Association Hall of Fame in This will be Keskeny's second Free Press arid, celebrating his 10th anniversary of his first • The Island Road Runners will host a 20-mile $9, and is now retiring to the state of Arizona, he's excited about the opportunity. marathon by travelling again next year to Paris. training run on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Willow ajcjty called Surprise. In 1992( Redford CC boys cross country coach The great thing about H is' wo'vo raised a fair Metropark (meetin the pool area parking lot). """\$f must have »w>nie lanes in Surpris*. hut our Tony Magni put a team together to push Keskeny amount of money and brought a positive side to Self-servo water and Gatorade will be provided is their gain, M Orry Ritter would moat likely through his first Free Press. MS,*! Keskeny said. on the course. ue instructing wherever she goes. Seventy of "Pntti is putting together 25 to 30 peoplershe's The 20-miler8 will start at 8:30 a.m. and the 10- **. former student* threw the surprise party (no just n dynamite lady and she's got everything Upcoming events milers will go off at 10 a.m. ')*• under control," Keskeny said. "Right how the plan n Intended) with a cake made in the thape of the • • Don't miss out on the John Rogucki Memorial There is no registration fee. I: Of Michigan and dwxirated with little bowling is for each runner to push me one mile each. It's Kensington Challenge, featuring a 15K and 5K Ix^n cleared by the race committee and it's nice races along with a fun run, Saturday Sept. 13 For more information, call Eve Soltesz at (313) IflPhe grand prise winner in the Summer Strike to allow me to be a pact of this. with the start at Martindale Beach in Kensington 336-1510 (days). tlflM Duvid HollkUy Hia nam* wan drawn "I'm thankful God is letting me go on for anoth-. Metropark near Milford and Brighton. • Mark tho Michigan Big 10 Run, sponsored by rwrcrml thousand tntrien in tne Blue Ribbon pr marathon, My seat has gotten a little wider in The 16K course winds around Kent Lake. the American Lung Association, on your calendar ,;'Otbup Summer promotion Holliday won a my chair. Rut now I have dual push bars." About 1,000 runners are expected. for Sunday, Oct. 5 in Ann Arbor. 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