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rk>niei November 4t 1999 Serving the WestlandCommunity for 35 years ---0-. • VOLUME 35 NUIWBFR 44 WtsriAND. MICHIGAN • 80 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.coni SEVtMV-FlVt CtNTS C lit* HoaaTown UwuintcathKM TMwcHk, lae. On edge: Family mem WOTUMD cm Cowca .Vot«r« chow four CartcMdwtM out attt^n. TJ» bers of victor top thre* votfrfattw* won kmfyen terms, th« Charles fourth woo a twttytM ttm. liTravn Grif fin await IfW wKmfWk ^HmMfetwQ b #p9W election results Tues • Dorothy &Wth-: 3,07 7 day. They are • Micft^t Ketyw - 2,992 (from left) • James Godbout - 2,950 Griffin's sis • Michael Rintz-2,245 ter Edith UN OFFICIAL VOTE TOTALS Clayton, wife Margaret . and son Bill, Below is elec IN THE PAPER tion victor David James, a newcomer to I Vlrfl I the Westland Citv Council: COMMUNITY LIFE Celebration: The Felician Sisters of the Livonia province are preparing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the reli gious order's continuous service to the people of T\Jnr^b Amprinrt /R1 AT HOME Arranging inspiration: Cre ativity by area decorators will adorn a variety of Incumbents dominate city race housing styles on a Northville home tour./OB Glenn Anderson, Charles *Travw Griffin, Encouraged: David James and David Cox were the win Election win ners in Tuesday's Westland City Council ner Glenn ENTERTAINMENT election. Eight candidates sought four seats Anderson (lefti on the council. visits with Mike Ran .son Theater: Trinity House BY DARRELL CLEM progress, not politics," J;imi's, a 41- STAFF WRITER year-old real estate broker, said alter at the Wctyne* Theatre in Livonia opens dclenit9oeJiomecomm.net winning his first council r;.ue Ford Cirit- its season Nov. 5 with Westland absent*?** voters flexed .James, a foiniir Way ne-We->t land League Tues Jack Neary's "To Forgive, their.political muscle Tuesday, sway school board member, celebrated with day night. Divine.''/El ing last-minute results in a city coun running mates (iriffm and Cox amid cil election won by incumbents Glenn some 200 cheerful supporter;- at the u Anderson and Charles "Tray" Griffin, VFVV Bova Post on. Hix Knud_ Popular music: Park: A appointee David Cox and newcomer "There couldn't bti a clearer man 1 Rock Band," whose mem David James. date from the people,' Cox,'the 41- "I think it's important that we have bers include Chuck Bar- Please see INCUMBENTS, A3 tels, formerly of Garden City, is set to tour, release an album, and star in a film./El es BY DARRELL CLEM the reputation .of the. Westland Jaycee, name in the the $500 limit tor Westland council i k-t'c uuis. hut REAL ESTATE STA**-WRITER eyes of the community," Strebbing said during n Kehrer remedied the situation by reiurning $501 of dclentfoe.homecomm.net council meeting. the money, A Westland Jaycees official Monday accused city Barn* refused to apologize for her criticism and Weeks, after Kehrer returned the money. Barns Where'd It go? Can you 1 Councilwoman Justine Barns of slandering the in. * is ted- that the Jaycees "deserve, to apologize" for raised the issue publicly and criticized the .Jaycees?. depend on getting what organization and jeopardizing its ability to raise a council campaign flap Strebbing on Monday questioned why Barns you expect when you buy nney for community projects. Barns last month lashed out at the JayYees for "would deliberately defile an organization that does a new home?/Fl auycees Treasurer. Michael Strebbing asked making a $1,000 campaign contribution to the so much good Cr 'he cotninvmitv and its members-" Barns to publicly apologize for issuing a statement group's longtime.supporter, Michael Kehri.T - one The J;'iy cees is a leadership tcainint;' group .is hose criticizing the group in October. • of eight council candidates in Tuesday's election. members are age- 21 to .'5y. Jts projects include "We believe it was done to permanently damage Jaycees official* said they mistakenly gave twice INDEX Please Nee APOLOGY, A3 • At Home D fl Classified Index F7 Autos J4 Home & Service H8 Pallottine Order planning a visit to Westland Jobt G6 Rentals G4 Westland will be one of five cities WestUirid Fire Department, p.m. 1'roviding entertainment will lie termer Wayne i"\unity prosecutor The the All Ireland Champion "Gruppa Rev' Stephen Keough leati^ the Michi • Community Life Bl hosting the dignitaries from the Pallot Visiting'Westland, Milwaukee', St tine Order of Priests when the Irish Louis, 'Reno and Dallas will he the Rev, Cool" Children's Orchestra and gan Pallottine Fathers I Crossword • GS community had its annual Pallottine Seam us Freeman, rector general on the Dancers, with music for dancing pro Being honored at the dinner will be • Entertainment El dance to benefit the missionary work of International Pallottine Order, from yided by Brian Bonner and his Arran- Bridie Delanev, KN. who has volun • Obituaries A4 the order Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Hel Rolne, Italy; the Rev John Fitzpatnck, mnre Band teered for more than ',?0 years tor the The Pallottine Fathers provide, Pallottine cause* in Michigan and • Opinion* lenic Cultural Center on Joy Road, just Irish provincial superior, from Dublin. A16-17 west of Wayne Road in Westland Ireland-and the Rev John Kelly, bur worldwide missionary services, They I ex as • Bftftlttatate Fl The guests will receive a local wel sar provincial of the. Interna) innal, are based in Michigan at the Pallottine Tickets are $40 per persen and run • Sport* Cl come from the City of Westland with from" Rome, Italy Hoiise m Wyandotte The-.Pallottine be [thtamed by caHing '-I'M^ "^a-'JtWti. greetings from Mayor Robert Thomas The dinner-dance starts with co«'k- House was donated by the late William Tlve e\eii.t is ti|,»en (e all whii wish to aid and a special flag welcome from the/ tails at 6:30 p.m. .and dinner at 7:,'40 L Cahalati Wavne Circuit iud^e and the Pallottine Father^-iii lh(-i'r storks HOW TO REACH US Newsroom, 730*3.2104 Rotary Toy Show remains favorite for old, young Newsroom Fax 734491,7279 Ern&t-frown* o: hotnft oiwn iftat Toys aren't juat for girls and hoyw year/sard Behinger. ;i Iso West bind huruaimng goes on aitn.inji de.i !< T S Nightjine/Sports 734-M3-2104 AdulU who eolleet t«y» now have an Rota-ry'president-fleet The s*how fea without Rotar>V involve meat Some Reader Comment Urn 734-9R3-2042 event to anticipate, too. ture? different dealers Rotary doesn't \ isit.ors -ell lovh a" well. The < bib goal Ctetsifled Advertising734-SftiOM O Th« Westland Rotary Toy Show will show anything, lx.it organizes and pro is to have (-iO dealers 'by the tune, of the Dtsptey Advertising:7l44tl~236 0 run 10 am. to 3 p m, Sunday, Nov 14, motes the event event «t Joy Manor, on Joy *ast of Middlel>elt "ft can be Star War-1 figures" he ^mri There s a Druji? Abuse Re^i^,io(.. Home Delivery,734-S*W»0 0 in Weetlartd. of the offerings. There eould be obi Fal neat ion table for raffles "Votive l.J.,4 m ,-, .- PWMHIHT-^" .:— * Ob$*rver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4,1999 :'•! jLJftir«raity of Michigan-Dear- The Wayne Rotary Club has ]$MFfk student* ar« gaining practi- announced sponsorships for •o-the-job experience during three fttudVnta to attend the Jennifer Turrin of Westland fajl semester in position* anaual Rotary Youth Uaderahip has been named Carrier of the atad to their career goals. Award program. Year for the Wertlaad Observer ay ara participating in the The thro* Wayne Memorial She i* « ninth-grader at Livonia, Cftftwgt of Arta, Sciences and High School students who will Franklin High School, where she L4ttere cooperative education attend are: Andre Brown, corre carnee an A average. JpftgTfUU. sponding secretary of SADD and "She ia an excellent carrier," Westland participants are; a senior class officer; Eric said Jim Hertford, Observer area Emily Kottyan, international Konopka, president of the manager. The whole family is studies* Society of Manufactur National Hispanic Honor Soci involved, he added, which has a ing Engineer*; and Coleen How- ety; and Angela Bradford, ser lot to do with their closeness, eU, chemistry, U-M-Dearborn vice vice president of the Nation Turrin and others were hon Chemistry Department. al Honor Society. ored Oct. 26 at a banquet at These co-op students have the The program will be held Nov. Vladimir's.' chance to get training before Turrin's favorite subjects ar« they have their degrees," said 4-6 at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. The primary objectives English and history. She enjoys Patricia Jones, co-op director. softball and reading. are to assist and encourage "They learn a lot and get pre On the job, she likes delivering youth leaders and potential lead pared for a career when they the Observer and talking to cus ers in methods of responsible graduate." tomers. "I have developed and effective voluntary youth responsibilities and a sense of . The University of Michigan- leadership. Participants are pro money while doing this route," Dearborn has named student* to vided with a quality training she said. the dean's list for the summer experience to encourage contin Turrin said the route "could term. Students on the dean's list ued and stronger leadership of help younger people with learn earn a minimum 3.5 grade point youth by yo >ths. ing how to perform certain tasks average while carrying at least Public recognition of the good on time and efficiently" 12 credit hours for the semester. qualities of many young people Mejia Rojelio, a senior in bio who serve their communities is chemistry from Westland, was included. named to the list Kudos: Jennifer Turrin, Army Pvt. Tavis M. Dudley Westland Observer Carri Lynn Little of Westland has has graduated from basic mili er of the Year, is congratu been appointed special events tary training St Fo^t Leonard lated by the Observer's. coordinator for CATCH, Sparky Wood, Waynesville, Mo. Anderson's charity for children. During the training, the Jim Hertford, Little graduated from the Uni trainee received instruction in versity of Michigan-Dearborn: At drill and ceremonies, weapons, CATCH, she will assist in the map reading, tactics', military planning and coordination of courtesy, military justice, physi annual events including the cal fitness, first aid and Army Night of Champions awards din T Sim PBOTO BT SBABON LKMHWt history and traditions. ner and the CATCH Motor City Golf Classic & Preview Party. Dudley is the son of Elaine M. CATCH was founded to benefit Dudley of Westland. Children's Hospital and Henry He is a 1999 graduate of Livo City's tree-lighting is on tap for Monday, Dec. 6 Ford Hospital. nia Franklin High School. W<*«t!»nd will ho'd if.» annual th** front stpnft of Weatland Citv riin^ of the Christmas "holiday Mayor Robert Thomas will Christmas tree-lighting ceremo Hall, on Ford near Carlson. season in Westland, Those present Santa with the key to CITY OF WESTLAND ny 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, on Th% event marks the begin- attending will recognize the the"city. After the tree-lighting murin'mAT'ifVH '•v* DWT\ "What ChriBtmas Means to Me" ceremony, anyone ntay-mive not Scaled proposals will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing essay contest winner. They will chocolate and cookies with Santa Division, 36601 Ford Road. Wetland, Michigan, 48185-2298. Q/LHm&daju light trees throughout the City at the main fire station next to Pwffer & 1999 at 10M fa the marninM. (no exceptions will be made City Hall. For late filings) for the following: IDestland Q%smm \. Hall grounds and welcome Santa Official City Newspaper Claua. Pi**«*wil m*V SurnJ«y and tNX*d*y By OMtn*' k E«»nlr<« *»w*P«*ni 36551 Schoo«r»n. LTOM; Ml Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained from 4(1W Pw»*c« (wiUg* |3a«l «f LtvOflu, Ml *e>Sl A*fr«*»^« m»jl (njtwcnpBon, ofwrv* ol idarM, Form the Purchasing Office The City of Westland reserve* the right to reject any KM; ;a Co. &i« 3XJ. '..WW. M: «>5i T«i«pnpn« 5JT! OSOC SueSCfttpTlON RATES or all bids. C«m»r C^ivrfy M«ii'D««v«ry Bid Item No: 299-120699 JILL B THOMAS Monthly' S3.95 Qrmytr • WS.OO Hospice needs baking help .Orwyw v... , $4740 On* y**t (St C.tii«rii , , S44 00 Pubitah: November 4,1999 Purchasing Agent .C*+y*m$< C«u»n)., ' '. . . MS 00 On* y*tr (Out o» County) S»00 City of Westland ' MMnuiand .. {wcop,7S CMyetrtOm-otSWi*) ... WO 00 Volunteers are being sought to day cookies from which to Af »*(«rt**ig eut*tr*d «i lh« W»»tt«n0 OOwvw n ii^nd to tf>* COTKWWO. s| *sV 'sWB^^IljPl^iW ** , aWaWPi aW W* ^^a^r^af, ;sW 4aW ^^^asW«TM9f^»^ 1999 DODGE RAMrtTCK-UP RED lB7HCl«TOTft*e sM ts*ar and Maawaal HONDA MOTORCYCLE/750 BLACK CB540120A56A »*»* Cnlmrr*! IVtM SXe9K7Kl6«Mt HAA tin wtUhfwr •*••*•*, ,w^-BasJ|Ji*«^ lS||SBBj§ mi M» "* wmmm aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaataal mm f^fW"m ^mw The Observer * Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 (wyAi •• • ••• 'i Hi) ..—I ..I Waiting! David Westland voters don't face.crowds at polls Cox awaits BY OARRELL CLEM was th& only one there," he said. And he's been on the (Wayne- weather didn't atop Judy McKin- inney said. *Tthink she know* results. STACT WKJTKR Fink voted for Westland City Westland) school board; ney from campaigning at Madi what's going on in the city, and Cox was dci«m9o«,bomecomm.net Council winners Charles Tray** "I think they'll work together son Elementary for candidate she's very independent.** a winner Joe Fink, 85, braved rain and Griffin, David Cox and David and get a few thinga done," Fink Dorothy Smith, who lost the On Tuesday afternoon, Marine in Tues thrashing winds Tuesday morn James. said. election by 83 voteB. Corps veteran Jack CorneU ing to vote at Edison Elementary "They've got experience," he Voters proved scarce at some "I juat think she keeps every headed into Schweitzer Elemen day's vot School in Westland,. said. "They've been with the city prednctsTte rain continued most body on their toes, and 1 think tary School to vote. ing "I got there at 9 o'clock and I for a long time, all but James. of the day. But a little bad she's sincere and honest." McK- "I'm voting for Griffin," he said. "He does a good job, and he looks out for the residents. He's "It seems like people are in a. a former mayor, too, and it> positive mood," he said, adding Incumbents from page Al good to have that experience." that the turnout wasn't as low as Shortly after 5 p.m.. Cox hand he had-expected due to rainy year-old deputy mayor of Romu they needed to overtake Godbout Cicirelli. uystem We cannot get the voters ed out literature and candy out conditions lus, said "They want progressive : and Kehrer. Godbout slipped all "I think the r«b.u.lt8 could have to come out to the jsrecintw and side of Patchin Elementary "I'm surprised Th<" weather is government that'moves forward the way from second to seventh been much better for the city," make a difference," he said. "It's S<'hool on New burgh Road not good today,* Cox said. cooperating with each other for place. Anderson said. *The voters who very sad when the absentees the betterment of everybody." "There just wasn't enough of a chose to vote have voted, and we carry- an election." A somber mood filled the lead going into the absentee have to go from here. We had Resident Betty Talmadge. Wayne-Ford Civic League hall vote," said Godbout, who vowed hoped to see a real change on the addressing the Wayne-Ford Apology from page Al where Anderson, running mates to wage his second council cam council. * Civic League crowd, threatened James Godbout and Michael paign in the 2001 election In unofficial vote totals, to launch a recall campaign in Kehrer, and nine-time candidate Cox said he wasn't too worried Anderson garnered 4,206 votes the coming months against helping needy families with holi with the group's state leader Dorothy Smith awaited refills. when he lagged behind in followed by Griffin's 3,399; Mayor Robert Thomas and coun- day food baskets, hack-to-school ship. "It's soft of a hollow victory- for precinct votes; James' ""3,164; Cox's 3.160; cil members Griffin, Cox, shopping and holiday gift pack Anne Corgan. a Michigan me," Anderson, a -15-year-old. "The baseball game isn't over Smith's 3,077; Kehrer's 2.992; Cicirelli and Scott. She didn't ages, among other needs. Department of State official, has Ford Motor Co, employee and until the ninth inning," he said. Godbout'a 2,950; and Rintz'a elaborate on her reasons. But Barns fired back Monday, told the Observer there is noth Realtor, told a crowd of 100 to "The final score is what's impor 2,245. At the VFW hall, Griffin said asking whether the Jaycees is a ing to prohibit the Jaycees from 150 people. tant." Anderson, Griffin and James his top priorities will be to have charity group or a political making a Westland campaign The eighth candidate, Michael Senior citizens control much of won four-year terms. As the a balanced city budget and help action committee contribution up to $500. RinU, said he planned to spend the absentee vote, and Griffin fourth-place finisher, Cox decide issues such as whether The group said it donated to Strebbing called it "a real Tuesday night at home after said he and his running mates received a two-year term. Westland should have a new city Kehrer because he is a longtime shame" that Barns "has slan picking up his campaign signs, effectively reached seniors, Kehrer called his sixth-place hall and recreation center. He helper who once kept the 'dered the name of an organira "This is the toughest council finish "a good showing" for his said he hasn't made a firm 'deci Jaycees afloat by using his own tion that has helped so many in Low turnout first campaign and vowed to run personal credit cards. race I've ever had." he conceded. sion on either building. its 40-ytar history," Only 7,164 of of Westland"* "We had some good competition. again in 2001, Kehrer followed the advice of He concluded in his statement "I'm not going to build a' white county elections officials and 58,262 registered voters cast bal "I think we'll have a real spirit Smith, a retired educator and that Barns "has jeopardized the lots in Tuesday's election, mark elephant that we can't operate." refunded $501 of the Jaycees- of working together on the coun community newsletter publisher, Westland Jaycees' future abili ing a 12,3 percent turnout. City lost a council seat by only 83 he said. money to avoid an illegal contri cil." Griffin added, "and I think ties to raise the necessary funds Clerk Patricia Gibbons, who had votes. Cox agreed that city buildings bution. we'll do some positive things for to continue these projects, yet predicted a 14 percent turnout, this city" "To mo it seems that there was will become a top priority. "For Councilwoman Barns to -she^ does not appear to have an said rainy, cold weather proba something wrong in the system, James said he hopes to initiate blatantly accuse the Jaycees of Griffin, a retired educator and alternate solution," bly turned away some voters'; former mayor, also said he in the counting or in the a paramedic SWAT program. intentionally doing something "The weather was miserable," believes that, he, Cox and James machines,*4 she said, adding that periodic curbside pickup of haz illegal or taking away from the Barns s;nd Kehrer's campaign she said received unfair treatment from the general election results mir ardous waste materials like community is false and repre treasurer or someone should fjtiirtt anA Vionlth trrppnif>f tfntc have known early on that a On Tuesday evening, candi local newspapers,'"They beat us rored those of the,Sept, 14 pri |^ 1^ • » » .. , *~-« _ . ~ .. _„ ...... , r ^, hensible." Strrbbing :;a;d. dates and their supporters,, up for 10 weeks,** he said. mary too closely, at fire stations. Jaycees officials have ssul the $1,000 contribution was inappro watched nervously as early She said she would seek advice Mayor Thomas, who supported money they gave Kehrer came priate. • ritnl. ,-vl see too clo«e t<< Hoping for change before deciding whether to seek Griffin, Cox and James. from members' pockets - not Barns also stood by her posi call. With only the precinct votes Anderson and council col a recount. Either way, she said described himself as "happy from funds raised in the commu tion tilii't the. JHVI-I-**> a:* a Liiari- counted, the top four candidates league Richard LeBlanc had she will run again in 2001. after the election, He said .he nity. t> grouu. shouidn t be involved p^-j,,., i_ „ . „„:„*-. :„„j .k,« ,;•,,-. v. .. i: .... -- t u ,. „,.,..'„,,,,„ ,;; i ,,.. l l in cnnl T-ihnT;ntf tii i ;i rV: i;t;-n^r\s were Anderson. Godbout. Kehrer campaigned for Uodbout and Former Councilman Charles IrJtXliia IICI^V M!<.< 1» l*F|J.l UVM Uiu, L,J^ and Griffin. Kehrer amid hopes of upsetting Pickering, unhappy with the move'the city in a "positive direc Jaycees. a charity proup, She offered 'ir,!\ • IM«* apology I" Then absent e e vote l o t a! s a perceived council majority that election results;, said voters need tion." shouldn't become embroiled in . Strebbing - came in .shortly after 9 p.m . giv will now include Griffin, Cox. to go to the polls. "It couldn't havi»'turned nut council elections On Monday, "J will :i[»>\t>K:?.f FT vmir (KK.T- ing James and Cox the boost James, Sharon Scott and Sandra "Something is wrong with our anv bt'tter."he said. she'threatened to rinse the ,--ue i>r;r-i->s "' she snici (why not give it a tumble?) w- ,,si%^ STAFF PHOTOH BY TOM HAWIEV Jubilation: Charles "Trav" Griffin, other winning candidates and well-wishers hear news of victory. • UMtAHY 'CLOCNM Meeting Room C. "Heroes: A Novel" . by Robert Cormier . On Thursday. Nov. 11-. the library will These book discussions are informal • be Closed for a start in-service day. Library staff yv'rti and mere's no quiz- So come in, kick INFORMATION back, and let the group know what participate in a c • IT'T ii » L you think Call and reserve your copy customer service today. No toe No registration ; Public Library - workshop specif"! required. Light snacks wiU.be served. ofWe*tl«nd ! sally tailored for -———7—'"7:—' hbraries;Topics • CMLMKM'S Aciiyrms will include providing quality customer SJfl tpitlnw Stofytlntt service and ho* to deal with patron 7 p.m, Monday, Nov, 6, Community problems and concerns. The friends of Meeting Room A. This half-hour family trie-Library are co-sponsoring this pro- storytime is held every Monday gram- •,• evening Wear your jafnrraes and bring • wn Sni or TMS witx your Wankfe! No fee, No registration required. Mtp://www,tDgre9m/ 7,hi& is an online versrors of Better Toddler1 Tfle* 4 Pnecttoof S»*yW»» Homes and Gardens. It includes gar 1:30 p.ra Tuesday, Nov, 9 Great Fall Clearance den tips, party planning, recipe*, 1030 am. Wednesday, Nov. 10 crafts sod a kids' section. There is a Toddler Tales 118-36 months) and section on gftiling. •'•'.,. Preschool Storytime {3-5 years! We http://www.thwn0Onmtoaa.com/ held 1:30 p,rti, every Tuesday and "The Moonlit Road' is ar oo-iine stores 10 30 am. every Wednesday. Stop in house- of Soutnem culture and folk for fun fatries. tale* and stort«4. lore, This month, *t 'eatOres ghost sto Story-time* last about 30 minutes. No nes'frorn th* South follow the *cyi fee. No registration required, although rural background' NMs front th* *tory class size is limited. .iM^eSto ftnd out more about where ft**oot'$ Ihomw Pwtmmmtc» eacn story comes from, This site con 7 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 9, Community tttrismembers-only areas, but most M eet tng Room A / B. T he tteaoef' s stores are accessio'e to the general Theatre Workshop present* a trie* per 'on selected merchandise throughout the store! public. Definttety worth a ioo»e form4oce of three one-act plays: "Jack and the Beanstalk/ "Hansel and • fttoMMM* Km ADULT* Gretet* andan American Girl play, A**t Book Dtowkm Onop 'Molly's Teammates " famtty. frtetsd* 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov; 16, Group and the public a»* ihy*ted to attend Hurry in, before-all the king's men find out! Meeting Roo/rt C, 'Motown' by Listen NO fee. No registration required. D, Estlemarr These are ifrforrnaJ, own Seating is limited. forum d»s*usSK)n$ on .noteworthy Begins November 3. Mrnr tOHW •pwipr books, [Mscus-gions are ft&d m.Grotip '3-S'p m, Wed^sdny, Nov 10 Meeting Hoom C Call and reserv* CrMldren's Activity Room Tf>K drop-in -:iV! •••:<• l'- -.1(.),^,1,, • •'! ii'.'r,- '• {r'| •)• I." ' you/ copy today. No re* N<> »egiVra piQ^ram held each Wednesday is for tion required •» aJl *._horri-age children It provides :w !: Op** *•*# Poetry opportunity to make ct*fH. play 7:30 pm. Wednesday, Nov 17, . games and unwirx} aft^r a hBrd d»y at Cornmvnrt) Meeting Room 8 The school: No fee No registration .iiprary hosts «n evening of fwm+ly required frterrxtly poetry rieod by members of the IFDMNM' Aetivnwa community Snog your (MMOH|JI»* poetry or 0n old favorite to *h mtmmmmmmmmmmmmm ! •'. M(W) The Observer & Eccentric! THUKSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 OBITUARIES Murder case probed KATWtYNM.!AMUM Mrs. Simoneau was born Jan. Church for more than 30 years Services for Kathryn Basham, 67, 27, 1932, in JacWn and died Oct. Surviving are her sona, Mark, of Wayne were Oct. 25 in Uht 27 in Ann Arbor. She was a dietary Michael (Janet), Stephen and BY LEANNE ROGERS father was not home and both vehicles owned Funeral Home with burial at aide at Nightingale Nursing Home. Bryon; daughter, Dalian* (John) 8TA*T WRITER by the couple were missing. Cadillac Memorial Gardens West She was a member of St. Theodore Weichel; sister, Nellita Bartley; faroferi9o«J»OBMComn> BY SICHARD PEARL Lifestyle choices does not belong in the take any action, silent for 41 years. OK in Plymouth-Canton schools," she STAFF WHTTKH classroom," He said arbitration will cost each side When he asked when the board could charged, to rebounding applause from rpearMfae.homecomin.net Among those speaking against the $2,000 "and that's a shame. We should tell him whether "the school system will supporters. Eight gay and lesbian rights support deri«ion was Tom SfOberiblntt, thp Ply be solving our own problems" on such work for the security of all its students. Her husband. Jim. chided the dis ers gave the Plymouth-Canton Commu mouth Salem High School mathematics issues, President Sue Davis carefully respond trict's actions, saying they "were not nity Schools Board of Education Tues teacher who, along with West Middle Salbenblatt told the board Tuesday ed that the board couldn't give a date. well-thought-out and are far more day, Oct, 26, their side of the dispute School music teacher Mike Chiumento, night the central issue is "not ... Another speaker, Dennis Meinschein, repressive than some of you. want to oyer the removal of two controversial put up the displays. Chiumento, a West- whether the school district sanctions a the father of two boys, asked for u meet ueiieve. school building displays. land resident, was conducting a concert lifestyle, but (one of) being a child" who ing with the board on the situation but Other speakers, such as Eric Wing, a Speaker after s^csk ^™ph?^?"- fhnf nichi fp*>ls different from others hut fearfl was told by DaviR it *was not strictlv a student at Eastern Michigan University that the central issue is one of tolerance ...... —%9. harassment and rejection. school board issue." in Ypsilanti, cited studies showing-gay for diversity among people, not the pro Salbenblatt's and Chiumento's griev The math teacher said that homosex Board member Roland Thomas said and lesbian students being more likely motion of a gay or lesbian lifestyle. ance over the action, filed with the Ply uality "is not about sex, it's about being such a meeting is "something we need to drop out of school or commit suicide. mouth-Canton Education Association, different." to discuss if we, as seven people, want 0 Only Teresa Sardinha, who spoke at a T previous board meeting, supported the district's teacher's union, is slated After pointing out that, percentage to" hold one, Another EML student, Rebecca Fis- Interim Superintendent Ken Walcott's for a hearing Nov. 22 before Errol Gold wise, it's possible the eight board mem Elaina Kielbaso, a second-grade chel, said her mother kicked her out decision earlier this month ordering two man, assistant.superintendent for bers could have two gay and/or lesbian teacher at Allen Elementary School in when she "came out" at age 18, while a teachers to remove a bulletin board and employee relations and personnel who offspring among them, Salbenblatt said, Plymouth and a city resident, asked if third EMU student, West Middle School a showcase depicting Gay and Lesbian is the designated administrato&Jbr this "The most loving thing you can do is to the district is saying that heterosexuals and Salem High graduate Stephanie History Month. issue, according to. Chuck FortFlli, allow children to grow up to be the per "are the only people we should trust and Totty, told the board "students cannot . Sardinha said, "Putting this (informa PCEA president. son they were created to be. care about?" change" what they are "just because tion) into the schools is wrong ,.. Portelli said he expects the issue to go "Don't waste time," Salbenblatt Removing the displays "has taught someone wants them to." to arbitration because it is unlikely added, recalling the fear that kept him that prejudice, hate and intolerance are either Goldman or the school board will ."*JM*^ Great Discounts when you present your HomeTowi "*« 7-¾ to these area businesses! LOOK FOR OUR DECAL IN TW WINDOW! ^^^^•^S\ff^. }s.. SAVINGS CARD M: AVINGS CARD iMh M <»>|f,i'! 1'. I i iMlil It S Aulomativs ToMdio(C4eee^ S Lanriscapf G Maintenance Randy's EM of ttof. Amertcai Vitamin k Nutrition—. ..Berkley Btridey 15% Of? Al Dry Oeened Garments Bit'* Outdoor Cwe—_ Canton 15% Off Any Reg. 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Bill Clinton signed a law authorizing the establish their way, the American Battle Monuments Com "Pat just came up to me and said, 'I'm making a atea who served in the military will wear their mrji- ment of the World War II Memorial in Washing mission will break ground as planned on Veterans quilt,' " Berger said "It was her own idea and I forms while the other employees will wur fwi, ton, DC. Day 2000. think it's wonderful." , white and blue clothing. The site has been selected - the east end of the "Wal-Mart decided to spearhead raising the $40 Wonderful, and the catalyst for many of the "What impresses me most in talking about this Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and million and asked it* 2,700 stores to do some kind other things that are happening at the store, i« that the veterans are in awe of the fact we are the Washington Monument The preliminary of ceremony," said Lynn Berger, community ser Kathy Jenkins and her mother are making patri- doing this," Berger said "It makes me proud to be design has been approved by the Commission of vice coordinator for the Livonia store, "It was otiypina that are being sold to associates at 50 a part of Wal-Mart" " Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Com- introduced at a national meeting and we were cents each to wear on Veterans Day, with the While the aim of the activities is to raise money asked to do some kind of ceremony for the veter money going to the memorial. for the memorial, Berger anticipates the ceremony ans," The store also is selling World War II Memorial will become an' annual thing at thf store, although' "Some kind of ceremony" doesn't quite describe lapel pins and the five-inch red, white or blue stars not quite as elaborate. all that's being planned to honor veterans at the to honor veterans that will be displayed through "It seems that every time we do a project, i*t store. out the store. The proceeds also will benefit the becomes a tradition," she said. Associates and members of the Livonia commu nity will gather at the store's flagpole at 8 am. Veterans Day, Nov. .11, for a ceremony conducted by Vietnam veterans in honor of their World War SPECTACULAR DIAMOND EVENT II counterparts. i • i ROTC students from Livonia's three high schools will participate and Stevenson students Michelle Bahr and Amanda Truedell will sing the National Anthem a cappella, while fellow student Scott Henman will play taps as Wal-Mart associate Tim DIAMONDS Pelfrey raises the American flag. The ceremorny will then move inside the store where Pelfrey will read a tribute to infantrymen Smart shopt>ers know wfiere and store manager Weymond Denson will talk to go tor diamonds. Ever/ day they com« ',o our about the memorial. -r store becauMJ toey know 'L_ The ceremony will close with a special presenta j that we offer the Creates' tion by Pelfrey and Michael Schroeder and cake, j'; selection a^d the best, values pjepared by Sam's Club in Westland. ; witn our volume buying from Dressing up the store for the week of the obser "\ the world s diamond centers &*-,**» vance will be posters done by students at Cleve j. Come in and choose your land, McKinley and Peace Lutheran schools. After diamond 'TOTI a collection r*S that, the posters will be distributed to the VA Hos that has all sizes and an qucit- pital. t'es in price ranges to fit your But that's not all that's going on at the store. -J' budget..Then choose your according to Berger. Associates are making pins, a -;• setting We ll mojnt 11 at an "• amazi^g^y low pnee We invite Orir. 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She ship with an outgoing, sincere, enjoys swimming, movies, SHORT BUT SWEET tionship leading to marriage. 30, who likes movies, quiet dining out and traveling, is handsome, $WM, 40-55 who Ad#2739 evenings, dining out and looking for a SM, 35-45, to bowling, and reading. Friendly never-married SBM, enjoys biking, taking walks, COMMON BOND more. Ad#.5150 spencf quality time with, Ad#.4108 music, and dancing. Be sure 38, 6'1", who is seeking a Ad#.1361 BORN-AGAIN slender, outgoing, degreed This outgoing SWM, 26, 5.'10", LET'S GET ACQUAINTED to let this very lovely, quite 170lbs., who enjoys martial This vibrant DWCF, 55, 57", a charming SWF, 43, know SF, under 44^" for.dating first. Outgoing, friendly, caring, ANGELS WELCOME arts, movies and more, is honest DWCM, 59, 6\ Outgoing and friendly SBC blue-eyed blonde, is a mem you're interested ! Ad#.9915 Ad#.9317 ber of the choir who enjoys interested in meeting a SF, to 195lbs., with brown hair and worn, 35, 5'8", who enjoys THE BEST THERE IS MIXED BLESSING spend quality time with. green eyes, is ISO a slender- the great outdoors, is in praise and worship, youth Never-married, * attractive He's an outgoing, employed Ad#.1580 search of an honest, morally ministry, church activities, and B to-medium-built SWCF, 55- SWF, 36, 5'2 , with red hair DWJM, 44, 5', who enjoys YOUR MOVE 65, to get to know. Ad#.6211 oorrect SCM, 30+, whoseek s fellowship with a similar and green eyes, who enjoys sports, bowling and movies, Friendly, self-employed DWC ONLY THE BEST enjoys exploring our God SWCM, 56-62. Ad#.5t44 sports, music, traveling and ISO a commitment-minded given purpose and is secure ONCE IN A LIFETIME dad, 47, 57", with brown hair Educated WWWCM, 49, playing cards, is ISO a kind- Catholic ' SWF, 39-49. and green eyes, who enjoys :in who tney are and what Attractive, personable hearted SWM, 30-45, with 5'tr, 195tbs.f with brown they want out of life. Ad#.2251 movfes, dining out and quiet hair and blue eyes, who Catholic SWF, 38, 5'4*. with similar interests. Ad#',6354 evenings, is seeking a com Ad#.2ll2 brown hair/eyes, is seeking an END MY SEARCH A GOOD MAN enjoys boating, fishing, Meet this shy, nice-looking patible SWCF, 37-47. N/S, movies, fine dining and try LP FOR IT ALL outgoing, sincere and hand Creative, educated and with similar interests. Friendly DWCF, 52, 5'10", some Catholic SWM, 33-44, Jewish, I am a DWF, 55, 5'6", DWC dad, 37, 6', with brown Ad#7561 ing new things, is ISO an :with blonde hair and brown hair and blue eyes, who 7 attractive, affectionate SCF, who enjoys tennis, sporting slender, with btonde hair and 51AVE YOL SEEN.-. eyes, who enjoys sports, events, reading and horse light blue eyes, who enjoys enjoys the outdoors. His age unimportant, Ad#,98/'6 rollerblading and just keeping choice to share movies, family My best friend? This shy back riding. Ad#.6684 cooking and movies, I am SWCM, 28, S'H"," 160lb$., HONESTY COUNTS "active, is seeking an easygo A RARE FIND looking for a communicative activities, and a lasting friend Shy SWM, 42, 6', who enjoys ing, monogamous SWCM, ship will be an independent who enjoys boating, working Compassionate DWPC mom SWM, over 46, who knows out and the outdoors, is seek sporyts, the theater, spend :48-60. Ad#.3747 H of one, 47, 5'3 , with reddish- what he wants. 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Ipanionable, commitment- who enjoys dancing, travel, brown hair/eyes, who enjoys Never-married Catholic SWM, Ad#.4523 :; minded SWCM, 25-48, who the park, is looking forward to 50, 5'11", i'SOlbs., who is meeting an upbeat SWM, 44- the theater, long walks and walks, good conversation, FAMILY-ORIENTED ; shares her dedication to more, would like to meet a active in his church choir, :'* 50, who shares similar inter fishing, and more, 'is looking Charming SWCM, 42, 6T, church and. enjoys family trustworthy SWM, 55-65, with for an ambitious SWF, 24-36, enjoys children, dancing, activities. Ad#.7764 ests. Ad#.2652 who enjoys outdoor activi similar interests. Ad#.5555 who shares similar interests, walking, movies, music and ties, the theatre and dining , FAITH & HOPE HERE SHE IS... SHARE MY FAITH for friendship first: Ad#.6321 good conversation. 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MEET YOU HALFWAY She's a never-married SBF, Say hello to this, personable with brown hair, green eyes, shares his type of lifestyle. and glasses, a smoker, who skiing and boating, wishes to -She's an outgoing, attractive 33, 5'9*,V N/S, non-drinker, SWCF, 38, 57", who enjoys Ad#.1939 ;$WF, 51, 5'4* medium fcoild, who is looking for a sweet, sin cooking, jazz music and trav enjoys • bowling, golfing, meet a Catholic SWF, under ; blond hair, brown eyes, who eling. Her heart is set on shar^ SOMEONE SPECIAL FOR ME movies, and much more. He is 41, without children at home. cere SWM, over 34. Ad#.198p Shy and reserved, this never- Ad#,2015 enjoys music, dancing, long IS IT YOU? ing a long-term relationship seeking a. SWF, 35-47, for a walks, and the theater. Her with a responsible, handsome married, college-educated special one-on-one, romantic This friendly SBF, 39, 56-, SBPCM, 36, -5¾^ 150lbs , Ye plum H Ml IM \*iMn)*M) your mte* gr**ffn$ relationship/Ad#.6569 * ! heart is open to share happi who enjoys movies, dining SWM, 36-47.Ad#9455 c»H 1400-73MW*.Bhiafojmom !*noufi a*v ness and romance with a 5'5", is ISO a never-married out, theater and travel, is hop HERE'S YOUR CHANCE SCF, 25-39, with no children, CAtLMESOQN To Bitwi to Idi or tow* your rauifi ?M thoughtful, considerate 1-WWW-im $1 98 p*t.mmiM. »«* 0#«# V ing to meet a loving, family- Fun-loving DWCF, 47, 5*5",wh o loves the Lord, to have a This friendly DWCM, 52, who SWM.46-56, Ad#.5614 who enjoys sports, the out enjoys the outdoors, movies To wOvfM ttfrtuoh fMfswiM vdiCe ^Monoi. calf. oriented SM, 33-50, who great time, Ad#.4949 l^00-*U-(1flf 96 ptrnMM, «nt»i option ! is rr FATE? shares Similar interests and doors ana gardening, is seek and bowling, would like to ONCE IN A LIFETIME To MM) 10 m*ot0OO Sg^-«Tg««nE The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 •A7 Dems, GOP offer dueling tax holiday BY MIKE MALOTT • 'if Rep. 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Reg 58.00-78.00, sale 29.00-39.00. eases, to get. insurance. ii ii L^UM:! ^ til ^UL: trotiu/; v^^m* save rnuoey by weeding out those likely to file costly claims, Sehwarz is unsympathetic. "What is the definition of insurance it's share risk," he said. • The bills would prohibit genet ic toting tor insurance, require destruction reeoriis of genetic tests, and insure tin- privacy of genetic teats. All local senators \ uted i n favor the bills Only Sen Alma Wheeler Smith, D-Ann Arbor, objected. While voting for the bills, she saftl she felt they did not go far enough. "It is my concern that this 50% OFF PK C'idthing Co. 50% OFF 50% OFF Stylish-selection tf 50% OFF Me"'s ^•o'V'ai'^e r . backdoor approach, rather than fashion denim bottoms. Slasher tube }ean Men's famous-maker fancy slacks. famous-maker designer suits. sweaters frorr Woods i o a,. Peg 65 00. going through the complete and sidewinder tube lean. Boys' 8-20. Reg. 60..00-75 00. sale 30.00-37.50. Peg. 425 00-475 00. sale 212.50-237.50. sale 32.50. umbrella protection offered by Reg 28.00. sale 14.00. ¥'vjli v'V' 8» S',_«f the Klliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, does indeed limit the protec tions available for all of Michi gan .citizens." said Smith and Sen, Dianne Byrunv'.H-Onod.aga. earlier pro- posed prohibitions to genetic testing under the.civil rights acts, which the senate did not accept . SCHOOL BUILDING NEGLECT Many school buildings in 'Michigan have been neglected in the past few years, and now. one lawmaker is looking for way? the state government can help improve or replace those facili ties. Rep Rose Bogardus. I>Davi son, is sponsoring' legislation Esprit' "Ho.i;sn-i •n^e^ii^ci' o jb.-'-'cHi.ei r 50% OFF Parisian Works 50% OFF 50% OFF 50% OFF Ou that.'Would earmark ,4,> percent 1 f misses'fleece separates Cardigans, Reg,.59 00. sale 29.50, . Eru'ohAe.' II" t>oor «'AO t' 0 QC tji-nors' collection* Choose 'o-" sk^s of state tax money from Detroit ! hooded sweatshirts, pants and more. sale 55.00. \"o^.* !>oof Ri*d - pants anC'^-it Kips Reg. 2-S 00 i>B 0;' casinos to a state fund intended sale 45.00 sate 14.00-34 00 to help and support local school Reg 28.00-32 00. sale 19/99. 1, building bond 'issues. ."t, •* i-s ^ •* -.^• i**\ ••>'»' *v- Although all state tax tnivnev from the three hew casinos is SHOE EXTRAVAGANZA! SAVE ON $25,000,000 WORTH OF SHOES! ajready reserved for education. 1 r- 1 r- Bogardus' bd| would specifically TAKE AN EXTRA i i TAKE AN EXTRA * i TAKE AN EXTRA set 45 percent, aside for support ANY SINGLE ANY SINGLE of local bund issues. I'nder casi SALE ITEM IN no oversight lows. S 1 ]>ercont of SALEfTEMIN casinos' "ni>t win" would be MWSAPFttRSL CHLDf^TSAPRVRBL deposited in the state school aid QOCJO TV*JRSTMY. HCH&fi&m 4 OOOD TXRSDAV N0S*MBRi| 4 « FHEW. NOVBUKH 5. .19» ONLY A F**i»>. NOVPMeBR S, T98B fund lor K \2 education, •*t^n The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 Victim*: Twelve red silhouettes in the shape of women pro* videda somber back drop at the National Twelve red silhouettes in the shape of women provided a Domestic somber backdrop at the National Violence Domestic Violence Awareness Awareness Month Award* Luncheon on Oct. Month 20. , Awards Lun Presented by the Wayne Coun ty Council Against Family Vio- cheon. lence, the luncheon honored peo ple and organizations who have made a difference in the lives of survivors of family violence in Wayne County. Held at the Wayne County Building in Detroit, the event also served as an acknowledg ment of National Domestic Vio Buy Before The Snow Flies ..Anil Save With Our Lowest Prices Ever lence Month. S?^PR^^^|P^^.'•:• '•'^Of. >'$ The life-sized silhouettes, part of a traveling "Silent Witness'' exhibit, depicted family violence homicide victims ranging in ages Awarded: The Wayne County Council Against Family from 12 to 23 and included writ Violence (WCCAFV) gave special Spirit awards to indi ten biographies of each victim. viduals who made significant contributions of time "These silhouettes serve as and energy to the prevention of family Violence. The reminders of the brutality these recipients were (from left) Andrea Solak, chief of spe victims endured at the hands of cial operations in the Wayne County Prosecutor's their attackers," said Nancy Diehl, chair of the WCCAFV and Office; Sandra Tomlin, coordinator of community one of the event organizers. affairs for Blue Cross Blue Shield; Karen Porter, asso Women of all cultures, races, ciate director, First Step, Western Wayne County Pro occupations, income levels and ject on Domestic and Sexual Violence; Lt. Gwendolyn ages are battered, statistics Brown, commanding officer, Domestic Violence Task show, by husbands, boyfriends, Force, .Detroit Police Department; Circuit Judge lovers and partners. "Every week, headffnes tell us Richard Halloran and past WCCAFV co-chair; and how violence continues to per Chuck Spindler, of AirTouch Cellular. vade our society," said Michael Duggan, Wayne County deputy county executive and one of the new vice chair of WCCAFV and award for AirTouch, This is not speakers for the event. "Wc must Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michi something we have to do, this U continue to focus attention on gan and AirTouch Cellular. the right thing to do," Haller ITCH HIM* the problem of violence in fami Blue Cross Blue Shield spon said. ,.. mmmms lies and work toward its preven sored the printing of Wayne Solak said the award "reflects rnR nWWWff 9f 1.155, tion." vuiirn) b riaTiGk/Ovo, uii laauij tue re&i passion Siiu coiXiiTiit- MftKVBBE Special Spirit awards were violence prevention. "They ment of the community." accepted the challenge of Also, in attendance were John (^lvl*Ai W\i individuals "ho msdt iwiAiwuTSWtf-wiSiT" addressing family violence in our T significant contributions of time O'Hair, W ayne County prosecu county," said Lynda Baker, MOT, ntsum uunam m m.», 1999 and energy to the prevention of tor; Detroit Oouncilwoman •CONTINGENT ON TYPt Of $N0W tSNOW KING* IS A «CtSTt*fD TftADtMABK Of TJCUMSEH director of the WCCAFV. "We family violence. The recipients Maryann Mahaffey; Circuit are so grateful for this. They were Wayne County Circuit Judge Mary Waterstone and really came to our rescue." Nancy Diehl, deputy chief of the •ii-^iSMf^P d'^?i(^Slit •*••'''': Judge Richard Halloran; Andrea Wayne County prosecutor's j^^MmmmtMm'-... ' -''^jMa|fHMttA Solak, chief of special operations, One of the victims of family office, director of the child and 1 : Wayne County Prosecutor's violence described her ordeal j^-i^AiiriJiJ^i^iL."^--- • JA •-attifc «i*fc*^- •• ' uttiiiiiiti*. . with family violence' and she family abuse bureau and new trfonpmMPfNMw rMUl MF-pHHOT Tl 9 fl IrlBPli' TooylttAower Dave's Engine Office; Karen Porter, associate Shop & Mower Shop director, First Step, Western expressed a great appreciation to chair of WCCAFV.,. OflfttBir • AServtoo • Equipniivit corporate sponsor. AirTouch Cel Anyone interested in learning 40970 RveMte Road 8513 tnkster Road Wayne County Project on 46600 Fort Ro«i 7775 ShoWon Road 27430 Joy Reed Domestic and Sexual Violence; lular, which provided her and more about the council or Wayne 453-0295 41&4886 421-6161 420-9063 427-6444 Lt. Gwen Brown, commander, other victims with cellular County's family violence pro Domestic Violence Task Force, phones programmed to call 911. grams.or materials should call Detroit Police Department and Greg Haller, AirTouch region 1313)224-5454. al director of sales, accepted the presents 24th Annual UA Farewell to the-20th Century" At Historic Cranbrook House Bloomfield Hills, Michigan November 19 through November 21 General Admission Friday, November 19 10:00a.m. -4:00pm; Saturday, November 10 10:00 am. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21 12:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. '12.00 at the door '*=*»- ' 1000 advance purchase Student admission K-12 when accompanied hy an adult -^¾^ l5,CX> Holiday Boutique with.selected American Girl""* item* will be vpen each day, For ticker information call '(24«) M5-U47 Mdther/Daughter Day SATURDAY, NovtMBER. 20,1999 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Featurin; informal modeling crt children's fashion* from the 20th Cenrurj Performances of Seasonal Music throughout' the Houte Refreshrrfents Cranbrook Holiday Tabks i Q Media Sponsor ©bsmmr £j Eccentric mt**m* ..MOMM: ' -pm-pM- itf' i&t-W * J ^l?"**^*!*' Division of Hometown Communication?* Network' f .... .j... •MM itfMtaHMta IBSB mmmm TheObgerver £ Eccentric* THURSDAY, NOVEMBEB 4,1999 •At County: Winter service will improve BY KSN AIRAMCZYK • Wayn# Comity Pitbttc ttrvicti Mfctor Camirop WAFTWUTtt k«bra*kc*yfa«f>ejMMnecoara,iH»t Cameron "Kim* Priebe IB con Wayit* County but winter. Ho bopot now mitijmmA, vinced the county roads division bottor organization and « froth rooofvo wflft ooooneo will do a better job this winter at gBO«r removal. •orvfco tMs wintor. Ho Oootn't wont to ropoot too After a year of meetings with aftermath of tno 104ncn onow loot January wnon wool- community leaders, purchasing orn Wayno County roooo woro dotfod with ooow for radios and new equipment and WMKS* working with other road officials, Priebe, the director of the Wayne County Department of Public Services, and other county offi cials believe they have taken enough steps to. improve anow removal operations. They don't want a repeat of the now-infamous snowstorm of Jan, 2 that dropped 10 inches of snow, followed by 40 mph winds, then freezing temperatures. Many roads in western Wayne County remained snow covered after several days. Dropped the ball "We just dropped the ba.ll in that district of your (Observer) coverage area," Priebe said. The roads division had many new supervisors on the job last year. "We got our training last year," Priebe said. But this week work crew* were placing plows on trucks and checking blades on graders at the central maintenance yard adjacent to Detroit Wayne Coun ty Metropolitan Airport to pre pare for winter's snow. That equipment will he^p STAfT PHOTOS BY BIT AN MlTCStLL ', Wayne County maintain 462 Bring oil the snow; At left, Kenny Rodgers works on gelling a truck ready for winter \ miles of state trunklines and work. Above, new trucks await installation of snow plows. freeways, 719 miles of county ¥i- V. i n V» ^,.^,,.^4( WAOV*. 4 n ^. t»r • primary IUHUA anu 721 miirs Oi ers approved a contract ot Vine tuning Wayne County paid between $3Q County road crew* used the | county local ronds $62,613 to purchase 155 Motoro- "It takes a full year nf time Routes also were "fine-tuned." l„ +.*,*. *~ *.*, ^^-....v nil ».nk,,n|<*n >TI tiki^i *-M-» ik«\ V, VtSl <'«•* Hftf I I + V\ ** • • YtTIi". 11-(-1 . . . I *- U •si-vnj-in ir ripAir.< *r-» •* * » - *• > 7 U /i I t', , and $32 a ton. Oakland County machine on 1-75 late last winter. Id iitUlVO *V l^lMp LLAJ tLlLli.1^13 111 fcl L'Ui W*V VJ* UV * "•****•* *»-**^ fci"»V •• VJ j Many improvements r* Ibil 1 1>LAUO 111 JJ* k//V4 * Htl HtJ W »^V<"|^» just received salt at $20 per ton "One of the biggest problems on the county's buildings, roads and get it," Priebe said. tals and fire station taking a f Priebe cited many improve the freeway is the snow can turn parks divisions with better two- higher priority. But road official* ments in the county's'road'divi- A four-lane freeway into three way radios and assist in commu Wayne County has a fleet, of have focused on improving com Wayne County inventories , sion of the Department of Public lane?',*' said John Roach, public nications between trucks and the about 160 trucks of which the munications. about 80.0^0 tons of salt An "' Services: information manager for the district yards. county would like to overhaul a "Area engineers will have average winter's linage ranges county's Department of Public little each year. "At„$ 130,000 a phone* aftu radios. Pneix? said. between liiO.OOO and 125,000 u tons Services" i • Improved communications'. • New trucks. Wayne County truck, it's expensive, said They will communicate better "This equipment can go onto ; „ New phone lines were installed has ordered 14 specialized, high Robert Mahoney, roads director with foreman and yard supervi Truck* aren't the only equip ; the shoulder and blow onto a at county yards for local city and speed plows, 32 new 10-cubic Salt also deteriorates the trucks. sors to coordinate snow removal ment Wayne County USPS for freeway embankment, and snow township officials to contact yard capacity trucks and 19 new Road officials point out a 1988 trucks to areas, and roads that snow removal can travel at least 100 feet or it supervisors on unlisted phone five-yard dump trucks with crew truck in the yard that is coated may need attention, county offi It's a beauty ran be loaded into a truck " numbers. cabs. Time delays frustrate with rust on the rear of the vehi cials said. Last winter the county pur All trucks are expected to be Wayne County in receiving the cle. The county is.painting, some Salt is purchased thruu^lva chased a S90.000 O^hkosh prepared for winter snowstorms • New radios for trucks. Earli equipment. of the older vehicles. traditional bid or through the er this veur, county commission- Sn<.>G<> r'r'um Houiihtt'.ri O.tiiitv, within two weeks %. "S# One Da\^0ftM^ \(l I I } VF ( OMMTIl )\ • HIGH OlALITV Office Furniture Sale Sat., Nov. 6th • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. FILING WOOD& OFFICE CABINETS STEEL DESKS CHAIRS Starting at... as low as... as .low as... $1600 $CA00 scoo \v/i^K.,r>* . ^^ Located on Ecorte Ro*d, VCMRKPLACE 1/2 MM#W«rt of 1-275 ut rn.TB.t ' (^ to* Crowomto attribution Center) i- '•inrhonrt,[,,,md $ti.i(in' ditise 1-800-550.2197 1 •Oi .«* J* '"'*. cRYFURREOl/rt > ^n^00 ^"^'" hve<*xy° WMOff Financing Negotiated To Meet tQUR ^rds 70() Futs Reduced 30 to 5 * Grosvtnor * 3.000 Furs |N*4w«f Arwrtcwa F>trM*| All Reduced MINK COATS BiWV* MdWCuW. v 50% 1 UFlWHIItt A WiW v $3,997 Swd fmt*** SM (ft****- *i "I*** Christmas Special Hours Bhomfield Hills Only Open Home VruUy 10 am -K Vlpm • \s\SS W^HxIwa!.] A so Rrvutar Hoor*. SftuittUv 10 u in ft pm iSiwMt.4 l .»i«|t l-**t H*~^; Sunday, ^A^M».. Th»ifx. h*» 10-ft. fu«... K ( Mt 4 K M)H [2AS)lyil-S\tXi ... S,tt 10 4 Sim. i; V £ Special kunfay Oprmnn November 7 f\ V'OUI V StHt^S'p.m. ^ 4 - - • ^ 4 4uk4T4.i V\ (,'d. v)>i i i \ | v • «v M.,,,,1^- in, ff, T. IT-, ^.^T^^^h , 12-5 .3 1,459-7410 ftnrWsvMntirv ^*r VrrT Wcrlf- A10* TVw? Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 body armor BTMKEMALOTT mail order sales of body armor. ment has not yet faced criminals And even felons could apply to HOMKTOWN NKW8 SERVICE Although he's had no luck in with bulletproof vests, but they the localaheriff or police chief for Congress, he said state govern have confronted criminal* who nu&AlorttObomecomm.net permission to own body armor if ments have been more receptive have automatic weapons. "If you are in possession of. their lives are in danger, The bill to the idea of banning body "In those cases, you are body armor, that's a reasonable includes an exemption allowing armor for felons. already out gunned, you don't indicator you anticipate being sheriffs and police chiefs to grant Detroit police have ftnand gang, want to have to deal with body shot at," State Sen. Gary Peters that permission if there is a members, wearing vests-curing armor, too ... You don't want to legitimate need, such as a death (D-BloomfieJdl says. If you're a the commission of violent crimes, go up against a Sherman tank threat, and if the police believe felon, if s a reasonable indicator In June, a man who was when all. you have is a revolver," the armor will be used lawfully. you anticipate being shot at attempting to rob H Rochester because you are planning to com* Daughenbaugh said. Along with Peters' Senate Bill Hills, bank of $1-2,000 was found "Body armor on a criminal' mit a crime." to be wearing a bulletproof vest, 838, Sen. William Van Regen- As a result, Peters has intro puts police at a dangerous disad morter (R-Hudsonville) intro And of course, Peters noted, it vantage," Peters, said. duced legislation to outlaw pos was body armor that allowed duced supporting legislation in •It.is already illegal for some session of bulletproof vests and robbers in North Hollywood, Senate Bill 839. adding posses, other body armor by anyone pre Calif, to engage in a gun battle one to where a bulletproof vest sion of body armor by a felon to viously convicted of a violent with more than 100 police offi during the commission of a vio Michigan's criminal code. crime. cers while they tried to walk lent crime, but Peters' bill would The bills were referred to the .It's not just logic that leads away from the scene earlier this, outlaw possession at any time Senate Judiciary Committee for Peters to such conclusions. He year. Jt took some 22 direct hits for a felon, Just having body review, but Peters said he antici cites a growing number of recent by police to bring the perpetra armor could get the convict four pates fast approval by Legisla incidents, locally and across the tors dow'n, the senator said. more years in jail or a $2,000 ture, perhaps in as little as two .nation, in which violent offend There is more evidence that fine, under the' proposed legisla weeks, ers have turned to body armor body armor sales are going'up. tion. He said all the major police for protection, f Peters' staff cited U.S. .News and But the senator said he recog organizations in the state, Oak Park police Officer Kurt World Report stories which suit nizes vests may be good protec including the Fraternal Order of ;';•• Skarjune, speaking on behalf of ed that the sale of body armor to tion for law abiding citizens who Police and the Michigan Sheriff's • . the bill«in a press conference civilians - as opposed io the. liave received death threats or Association, support the bill. He Wednesday, Oct. 27, said he has police or the military -has otherwise have reason to believe cited polls that show 83 percent encountered four suspects who become a $100 million a year they may be in danger. So the of Americans favor outlawing were wearing body armor, one of I found to be wearing a vest. vests available for sale in the market. bill would not prohibit posses possession of body armor by whom was also carrying guns [ Skarjune has been campaign- catalog of a well-known national.. Southfield police Sgt. David sion for those who do not have felons And, he said, he antici ;. and drugs. He's Chased one gun- ' ing since 1994, when he saw retailer, to get a national bah on Daughenbaugh said his depart criminal records pates no opposition to passage. • toting robber who was later F • . " ' , I'lfM" * > f .;' •" A \ • \,;?,'?/,', ':-//*.'<.' • -A »)).'•'!• .in A .;••//,• i ••• Edison takes \,1< /,.//..• C :7//7,^ .* ^,- A,.-,;- • I-.-., / .''l-i\ \\.y>uui * • w./,>.sv < ' ' > ; * /A /7/,-;A,„ A •.."'. •1 / '•. •: ' • • '< '. • - • *• 1 •I. l-'i a. :.., i • /' ' • f > ' i ' I. * bids on jit'i), )//-,7-: //',',' * ( (KV./•'' { .•!•»•/.'.<• •• A;,V ( •;/l; • / ( ' ,-• W 1 /,V \ ••:>;.: t< "' '. • /:-,, I •:•. * l. -r.ii~tu\' c•". I:i ,.'//,'/• i : . .!.•'• •',"•. • i..» » '"' '" - /) *. * /.),.•:,>»;,>:,(,/,•.:• * /A,/ /A/7 :•.•.' A ,' ' •' " , ''I1' :J \. !>.')!) /, •' ,."" ' •. ; iy. •'A';/: megawatts r«: ru.'.nyf * r:-j.:vc h<.mc •/.•;•.. A ; * ;' L'X ;,.>,-, * / -It /.',;.•*•/ " ! '.'/ C L:/;-'V/ * / 'v;//,/ •• '-.?;?'.? / A. A/rr ,./•?•>, * DETROIT/FRNewswire/ - rt\ I 1 i , • .'" marketers, aggregators or cue- {•!••>. I /, • • tome-rs. your J : "As we get into the second !; i\'rn /\. ','t;,'' J.,' ; .-. • k phase of Electric Choice, we'll continue to learn more about the fllfUfir-x * 7 ,'hd: ?-.>pi ;- ,^-. f; [.••'yr ''J/?,.7.7t' • .1 dynamics of competition, who's flat A \\' ;';/(•/?. >ti It'Si:' interested in participating and whether there are things we can ]\':tnK:f /•»»•.•, S/,„/-;• , ! .7.7.^/--- . \ rry-p.\ do to make the process smoother," said James J, Gess- . \ nu'i M >.IH /uu.'L- * . \ i AA, \' ''•• • /A.- i ner, Detroit Edison manager, ; Electric Choice. "Detroit Edison /.>;),/?/ \\'. make 225 MW of capacity avail IWyiJiyc! /A.v, . /,' *' i.'\ .,1: ( able to all customers, for a total v « ''. i ' of 1,125 MW of Detroit Edison's I 'hi-mr, •:., !\ti>L't1i(J * "1 Sunday, November 14 • 7 until 10 p.m. .k- system capacity. Beginning Jan. 1, 2002, all Michigan customers 1V ///(.! n)';-?"?*\.in JtYUl *• 1 join «• for an wVctiin^ CH holiday tnocr and exclusive »noppin^ with no lines. will have the option to partici \-/-7lr.,/>r-' /,.' ! « \ Hnjoy. food, dri tilt ana entertainment while you stroll. Irec valet parking pate in Electric Choice •r. vr, 1:,.-4t K\,i:, ana butler service. Ana complimentary ^ift wrap (or up to tliree packages while yon shop. You could ,\\to win tjtie of many fanulous door prizes. And, Secretary of i.rL'>rtiJ,'>.l.l-u ( »7 we'll even have a ipecial jfjU waiting for you when you arrive -a, gxh ha^ filled [Jiiirintf ,/ V?L>n : * 7..-7.7 with products *nd discount certmcatei from Twelve Oaks merchants. State offices I'/iA'fi/CV * (ijf* •(-.', •Advance ticket* are S50 at\d can he obtained hy rctumin^ the closed holidays '.'-i'jliitHC-iyu-ii'yi! * < reply form holow\ Your reservation will ne lield at the valet entrance. S vltiiUth,, »'/'' \ , it ;;.t..}i Secretary of State offices will Ticket* mav also he nurckaaed at the. door for $t)0. ; be closed for several state holi lh\ Jt-(-'* AA,::' >,iu. i >. days during November and : tK.U't- oi '5-W >.<\vA\. rlcijc'fW.AI.l. |].,- t:, December. n\t<:k '>/ itit'i * A\/i.. 1 J kM^iT IVSi X\ f Branch offices will be closed )yi>}L,v ( '.,n,tt'i A * N iVnu.» for Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving on Thurs Vi'^/W)!./-/ * . »!/.*;"•''..' i h}i. \s\tU>t< )"••. P IT. li j..!', I'^lr o -.:7.( ,^/./., v"' *. day, Nov, 25; and Friday, Nov. 26; Christmas on Thursday, Dec. h'y'i'k* /A: s//f. 5-.-- * /A Cilv i; •/.. i '•• I'/o.;-^ 'A. 1.1.-1- /„'• ;'A?'^ 23, and Friday, Dec. 24; and v ,. ..(/. • . ..( ,,.., \ f 1 New Years on Thursday, Dec ri\'hjt) * / h H l)iiyh Diivrim* lck'|i|i.i)in' • \ i i I i. , r •< J • . * 30, and Friday, Dec. 31, RiWOr //.»*//.' i ..'!t\\ lt!'<\ 1 - , n •''., .l-'i'i r, Motorists whose driver licens .,' i'O H-^-^iS.-in es or license plates expire over A ^InWiLith't •' / /,,--AJvu. l , v •' ' holiday weekend should renew • .---•• -•' !Vtr,.if'. Ml -^'!'!ii ^ ^' ' early. Customers can expect [:ri'}t>\ i\i! ft' ^ * //••/*.'•./.,/ fastest service duririg mid-morn ('I r.tiil (i. -Ifi'l ()(11-..(1(1-..11. >4()'i!( IJ\ iltfhn tiKli- I'.tT ,(11(.1-1.- nil. if m.>( niu .. .i!i Kmi [• knrl« ( IM('< \'ifh' Wl'fii * \'i>r7t/»T? ing, mid-afternoon, mid-week r.f 5(t>nl«-^K(.-m Mi.K(£.m ,tt U8-,!!ll ^- 1 .'<>(>. and mid-month periods. tlw Mu+\ ii\y A' i'/j Branch offices are open 9am to 5 p'.m; Monday, Tuesday; /KXV *X JhV.'d;2\.\ '{A* Thursday and Friday On Wednesdays the majority of sti'san* /v'tiVfOi-.s • . \ offices are open 11 am. to 7 p.m.. 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I- 1 mmmm mmma^ I • I i> P.T • |i|ipT' • •>'IWPW*^^^WW*^^W^*Wlf^ mm mmwmmmmmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/TuvtiSim, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 'All STORY BY .jif.N * S R A M C J > K • P H 8 TQ. B.V...8 R Ul_MilC..b.EU Students $00 effects of alcohol through Impairment goggles Joe Zitterman walks slowly across the doing drugs. Ficano said, "Once you get in'there, we stage, then wobbles while looking at his "We try to show the reality of it" control your life," Ficano said. "We tell The program is part of the sheriffs you when you get up, when you eat and Jason Jones reaches for a set of keys Adopt-A-School program, and the gog when you have recreation. You get mail, on the floor. He leans over, stretches his gles made their first appearance this but guess what? We get to read it." arrn out, once, twice^'then three times year at an area high school, "We want to ' DeWayne Hayes, a community service before he can grab them. make sure (students) understand the program coordinator with the Sheriffs Aaron Butcher is told to walk toward law, and we want to build trust," Ficano Department, showed the students slides the open hand of a Wayne County aher- said., from accidents involving drunken dri iff, but it takes a few steps for him to Ficano reminded the students from a vers from the Wayne County Medical line himself up. Street Law class ^ which taught them Examiner's Office and a video of Wayne These three Garden City High School about the criminal justice system, civil County victims of drunken drivers, fea students had difficulty performing sim rights and consumer law.- that drinking turing families traumatized by the loss To« th* line: Joe Zitterman tries to walk a straight line with his ple physical tasks Tuesday because they by minors that leads to impaired or of loved ones and Others disabled from impairment goggles for Officer DeWayne Hayes and Sheriff wore impairment goggles, courtesy of drunken driving can result not only in auto accidents. Robert ficano. the Wayne County Sheriffs Depart death and serious injury, but the sus Hayes also relayed a story about hisr ment, The specially designed eyeglasses pension or revocation of driver licenses own personal experiences. When Hayes do/it bothers us. Aaron Butcher, also a junior, thought distort vision, simulating the visual and jail time. first learned to drive, he ran into a "If you go to proms or parties, we want the glasses were a good demonstration effect of two alcoholic drinks, so stu About 3,000 inmates are currently police car while transporting a few you to enjoy yourselves without alcohol." for the students to deter them from dents could see first-hand how drinking housed in the county jail, Ficano said. friends to a party. His father let him The three students who demonstrated drinking and driving. "I realized that affects their vision and perception, "Anyone know what they had in com drive again, but he was invoLved in the goggles for other students believe when 1 couldn't walk around," Butcher "Youngsters have an attitude that mon? They broke the law. They all another accident, and his license was the program was effective; said, nothing will happen to them," said Sher thought they were smarter than the sys suspended. Jason Jones, a junior, said the goggles Joe Zitterman, a freshman, said the iff Robert Ficano, "They think they are tem." "It was a bad feeling tolose that privi made him feel dizzy. "I think 1 can do glasses made him "impaired." invincible, that they can control their Once police officers arrest offenders lege," Hayes said,, "Sometimes we Jose everything, but I don't feel normal," "They made me fall all over," Zitter- reflexes even if they are drinking or and they are jailed, their lives change, our freedom to do things, and when we Jones said of Wearing glassen man *?iid. ©Ide World Canterburg HSillage 23«Jp«JjiiCt,L*< Orion, MkttgaaOMt &&§&&» HUGE SAVINGS! Open 361 Days A Year Don't miss out on the best prices of the season on: M 9GL . 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Shortly after issuing • Tliw'ta stow ef question* that need to be th« transfer order, Engler Vfcw« differ anewereoV announced the names of three B^rbai* Bottn. aaaeutire dtrae- Yea, according to State Board members he had appointed to ait tor&f Michigan's Department '«f of Education President Dorothy Maureen Saxton on the Merit Award Board. " Ca|eer Development, daviaed Beardmore. Assessment test Treasury Department spokesperson According to Saxton, the sev coobeteaay teat* at Aaatin Com- design is a highly specialized enth member of the board has field, best left to professionals. yet to be named. And, she said* . mufoity Callage ia Tagaa, of the Michigan Open Meeting* *e also deviaed "WorkKeys" She notes that even when the Ksf State Board of Education there is an executive director of MEAP was under the guidance members before they can run for Act. Once before the public body the Merit Award program who an^lyaa* far an Austin corpora- as a subject of discussion, the tio** say* JimiKarshner, commu- of the state board, members did election to their posts. has yet to be appointed. not review the test or test ques State board member Kathleen test, the questions included on it Although interviews are being ntoatioB* director for that and the answers would be con defartmant. So Bolin, he says, tions before they were given to Straus, though one of the most conducted, she said, the governor students. That was considered a vocal critics of the transfer sidered public documents under has not made a selection. haf "extensive experience" in the Open Meetings Act, That preparation for her new role aa a responsibility of educators and ordered by the governor, agreed That means it is still early in department of education staff that prior experience isn't neces would allow.students to cheat by the formation of the board and mevnber of Michigan's Merit reading the test questions and Award Board. who had apecial expertise in the sary, Despite the review by the much has yet to be determined Merit Board, she expects the answers before taking it. "She board ha* been assigned field. • about how it will operate. Those But Maureen McNulty Saxton, panel will take its cue from edu "I assume the Merit Board newly appointed are saying little to pversee Michigan Education cators and test writers who do would follow the Open Meetings Assessment Program testing in spokesperson for Murray and the about their role or qualifications Treasury Department, said have expertise in the field, Act," Straus said. If the board Bonn, far instance, declined com the future rather than the State Straus - who is still consider does indeed review the tests Board of Education, aa a result Merit Board members don't need ment because the board has not experience in test design. While ing legal action over the gover ahead of time, it will make, the yet had its first meeting. Accord of Orders issued recently by Gov. nor's order moving MEAP test test public documents. JoHn Englar. Making Mg changes: Gov. the board will review the teat ing to Karshner, how it will oper John Engler has taken ahead of time, members will not ing to the Treasury Department ate and what its role will be in ijttt that appears to be the based oh what she considers a Other concerns cloaest thing to direct experi charge of MEAP. actually be drafting questions. the creation of the MEAP test That will be left to the same edu violation of the state Constitu Those are just some examples has largely not yet been deter ence. Other appointed members tion - raised another question of the concerns being raised in of (he board - state Treasurer cators and staff members who mined. have been doing it all along. about the Merit Board's role in response to the governor's order "There's a slew of questions Ma^k Murray, Munder Capital innon - do not appear to have reviewing the test. in October transferring adminis _ Management Vice President any background in testing. Only Like other oversight panels, that need to be answered," Sax expertise in the field is not The State Board of Education, tration of MEAP testing from the ton said. Clark Durant, General Motors Art Ellis, on the board because when it was responsible for over Department of Education to the Hitman Resources Director he is the Superintendent of Pub required, she contended. She But there are other issues that noted that expertise in assess sight, did not review the tests Department of Treasury. To pro make it even more confusing, Kathleen Barclay, and Former, lic Education in Michigan, has before they were given because vide oversight, the Michigan Detroit police chief Isaiah McK- experience with tests. ment testing also is not required Beardmore, for instance, con Merit Award Board was tends the Michigan Constitution gives the State Board of Educa tion responsibility for setting policy regarding the test And that would mean two panels would be charged with oversee ing how the tests are to be-con ducted. "I'm glad the state board is interested and it should be inter ested in assessment testing," Saxton responded. But where Wha t the distinction is between the state board's policy-setting role and the Merit Award Board's ^ ..,. :-1.4 __1_ ^„w.'t. -1--- cancer is a UVC4bl|}JIV tUlC A0A1 b UfeMA • Saxton went on to say that the move "will help the state board focuB totally on education. The state has moved a lot of things away from the State Board of Education that have nothing to do with the quality of education. This will help the state board by refining and focusing its mission on developing curriculum and setting core standards." John Truscott, spokesman for Gov. Engler, said the state board has not done much policy setting with regard to the MEAP in the past anyway. Straus strongly disagrees, "He just doesn't know," she said. "For example, Treasury is saving it is going to release old versions of the test so the-public- • •*- can see what the tests are like Wh*at Truscott doesn't know is that we (the state board) made that decision mnrvfrtm ago * • In any case, the qualifications of the Merit Board are being debated. Engler says its mem bers are "distinguished profes sionals who have the necessary experience and leadership for this important duty." Critics say the lack of appar ent experience with assessment testing is a concern. Board members Durant, a resident of Grosse Pointe, was a member of the state board who resigned after missing numerous sessions. He was elected to the Michigan State Board of Education in 1994 and resigned in September H's not enough to think of cancer as a disease. It's a challenge to everything Durant once served as an attor ney far the law firm of Timmis we know about life. At the Providence Cancer Institute, we help you meel'the and In man In Detroit, He has practiced law for 23 challenge every day. The new Assarian Cancer Center, in partnership with the years in civil, criminal and cor University of Michigan Health System, provides leading-ecfge clinical care and porate matters. He is president - of the Genesis Foundation, research along with the conveniences you and your family deserve. 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Durant ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate and the Michigan 7U WcMJ XoHAsstrian Cancer Cmtir in Nwi Supreme Court Barclay, of Grosse Pointe Farms, is vice president of human resources for General Motors and president of General Motors University She ha« also worked in retail management with the Southland Corp. in Chicago and Reno, Nev,. and as a human resources compensa tion manager tor the Allen- Bradley Co, m Milwaukee Cancer Canter 'Wetwork Barclay is a member of the ••+'• ^N^*P*M»p^j^*t******^**^*' " ' ,1 *fsaiiMS*ifc>MniiBM**wi*»«a»»^m>ii»in'n MIT Board of Governors, the University of Michigan MSU Alumni Board of Directors, toatfh System the Conference Board's Global H**Hh in body, mind and spirit. Human Resource* Council, and r the Detroit Women's Economic for awe irrformttion, pl«a« call ur»t 800 34 r 0801 Club. McKtnnon retired as chief <>f police in Detroit in 1998 He »* now an adjunct professor of f criminal justice for the Universi ty of Detroit Mercy McKinnon has burnt rn law eirfhrc^ment for 29 years, serving as a police inspector, lieutenant nod sWgMnt = • -***—i'-'ilfr»fci I irf" *'!•"" M I^I II K^l * i ilM^MMftMiMIMftftamMIMMflaMMaftM A13* The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 • • • nears -raising w. IT'S COMING! ,** PRNewswire - United Way Community Services announced that $46,917,820 or 63,3 percent of this year's combined goal of $72.5 1«' ••* million, has been raised. The announcement SAT., NOV. 6 'f was made by James P. Holden, president of DairalerChrysler and general chair of the 1999 United Way campaign, at United 7 AM -11 PM Way's mid-report luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn. More tliaa 500 volunteers gathered to hear the results to-date in this year's cam paign. Highlighted at the luncheon were 1999 totals from the "Big Three Automak ers"; the Auto Challenge Match for new busi ness and the Leadership Giving Challenge Match. The $72.5 million combined goal includes contributions received for New Detroit, Inc. and United Way of Oakland County. Again this year, two challenge match com mitments have been made to encourage campaign participation. They are.the "Auto New Business Challenge Match" by Daim- lerChrysler Corp., General Motors and Ford Motor Co., which is an incentive for compa nies to run United Way employee campaigns or give a corporate gift for the first time; and Ford Motor Co.: Contributions totaled eral Campaign, $1,149,919, the "Leadership Giving Challenge Match," $13,110,279 from Ford Motor Company Just as community needs increase and provided by Ford Motor Co. Fund and a hourly and management employees in the challenges change, United Way continues to Select group of Ford senior executives, which metro Detroit area. The Ford Fund made a look at new ways of retaining its current encourages new and increased leadership gift of $2,190,000, bringing contributions supporters, and reaching out to new ones. gifts of $1,000. or more. from Ford and its employees to $15,300,279. "In order to continue to provide needed "Reaching a stretch goal of $72.5 million This represents the largest gilt ever to a sin services in an efficient and coordinated takes a tremendous effort and commitment gle United Way in the country. Ford's cam effort, we must raise more funds each year by everyone," said Holden. "When we say paign was chaired by Roman J. Krygier, vice through establishing new partnerships," said United Way ... It's what we do ... Together, president, Powertrain Operations; vice chair Geneva J. Williams, chief operating officer, we mean that literally. I would like to thank was Martin Zimmerman, vice president of United Way Community Services. "United the members of our campaign leadership and Government Affairs. Way Community Services established the the thousands of dedicated volunteers who General Motors Corp.: Contributions New Partners in Giving initiative to address have helped us get this far in the campaign. totaled $7,273,877 from General Motors the realities of the changing work environ But, we're not through yet." Corp. hourly and management employees. ment by reaching out to the community in Holden added, "We need to keep the The General Motors Foundation made a gift non-traditional ways. momentum to raise as much money as we of $1,307,000, bringing contributions from "It is through this initiative, for the first can to continue serving the more than 1.5 GM and its employees to $8,580,877. GM's time this year, WWJ Newsradio 950 and million people in southeastern Michigan campaign was chaired by Roderick D. United Way have partnered to launch inter whose lives have been touched thanks to Gillum, vice president of Corporate Relations net Campaign '99 - an internet campaign your contribution to United Way." and Diversity, Chairman and CEO, Jack that runs in conjunction with the United Highlighted today were the 1999 contribu Smith, led a s^ecis! effort to si^nifjcsn'tlv Wav camnsr«*n. "This "artnershi'^ <*ives us tion*, which together total more than increase leadership giving. the opportunity to offer and test new ways to $31,782,465 from DaimlerChrysler. Ford and The success of the automakers campaigns communicate the services of United Way to GM, The vice chair for the Auu> Unit is John would not be possible without the full partic small and medium sized businesses, includ F. Smith Jr., chairman and CEO, General ipation and leadership of rank-and-file mem ing home-based businesses and the self- Motors Corp,, and result* of the automotive bers of organized labor. employed. The campaign also provides peo employee campaigns are as follows: "The camaraderie that exists between ple a safe and easy way to make a donation DaimlerChrysler Corp.: Contributions United Way and the members1 of organized, to United Way, especially those business totaled $6,701,824 from DaimlerChrysler labor dates back to the very first Torch Drive owners and individuals who do not have hourly and management employees in the in 1949," said Elizabeth Bunn, vice presi access to ihe traditional workplace cam metro Detroit area. The DaimlerChrysler dent. International Union, United Auto paign."* Corporate Fund made a gift of $1,100,000, Workers and Labor Participation chair. "It bringing contributions from DaimlerChrysler was the UAW and Ford Motor Co. in the The 1999 United Way campaign runs and its employees to $7,801,824. For the sec beginning that shaped the bond we now through November 18. For more information ond year, DaimlerChrysler's campaign was share - a partnership that has evolved to on contributing to the campaign or to volun chaired by Thomas W. Sidlik, executive vice syrnbolize unity among givers, as well as teer, call (313.) 226-9200. president And general manager of Procure unity between labor and management." %m^m ment and Supply, DaimlerChrysler Corp. Other campaign* highlighted with results To volunteer for the United Way/NFL half- Sidlik also announced DaimlerChrysler to-date included. Pacesetter Campaign*. time show at tht> Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Southeast Michigan Chrysler, Jeep and $1,484,565; Major and Mid-sized Account Day game, call United way Community Ser Dodge dealers are adding $100,000 Units. $10,471,244; and the Combined Fed vice* at 1313) 226-9422. Canton Plymouth/Canton Health Center 5730 Liltey Rd.. 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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 an upswing The seven-county region of "Southeast Michigan has lation and Household Estimates, In addition to annual growth holds with children, fewer chil counting of people in areas such Southeast Michigan, which lagged behind the nation's annu debuted at the agency's General rate figures, SEMCOG'a data dren in households with chil as the city of Detroit.I will be began ttw 1990s with an annual al population growth rite of one Assembly meeting on Oct/ 28, also show a higher rate of dren, more single parent house happy if the 2000 Census shows population growth rate of ,4 per percent," said SEMCOG chief This colorful 34 by-42 inch growth in households over popu holds, more "empty nester" us wrong and Detroit's popula cent - teas than half of Michi- demographer Ed Limoges, ''but poster includes easy-to-read lation. While Southeast Michi households and more single tion in 1 million of more." -gan'e one percent annual growth now appears to be reaping some data, maps and graphs plotting gan's population has increased 4 adults living alone SEMCOG is a regional plan rate - surpassed the state's of the benefits of the surging population trends and posting percent since the 1990 census, SEMCOG estimates*, continue ning partnership of governmen growth rate in 1996 and ift clos economy. Instead of residents current population and house the number of households in the to place Detroit's population tal units serving 4.8 million peo ing the decade with a growth leaving the region for greener hold estimates. The poster gives region has increased 8.3 percent. under 1 million at 965,351, a ple in the seven-county region of •rate of .7 percent, according to pastures, the 'pastures' in South users an opportunity to get a There has been a continuing decrease of 62,KM since the 1990 Southeast Michigan. the 1999 Southeast Michigan east Michigan are becoming clear picture of population esti decline in household size since census. For more information about Population and Household Esti greener and greener." mates in context with other data I960, noted Limoges- The "Our estimate are based on the poster, contact SEMCOG at mates released by SEMCOG, the To mark the end of the millen SEMCOG produces about shrinkage reflects changes in methods that are consistent with (313)961-4266 or check their ^Southeast Michigan Council of nium* SEMCOG's annual report, growth in the region,* Limoges household composition, including the traditional census. They do Website at wwW.SGmcog.net, Governments, 1999 Southeast Michigan Popu said. a declining percentage of house not fully address the under- tow-rate Jumbo loans Our jumbo mortgage loans are easy to understand. Whether you are looking to buy a new home, refinance an existing mortgage or buy a second home, we can heip Our mortgage specialist win consult with you to determine the best loan option to fit your individual needs. • Fixed and adjustable rate loans up to S 2 million Contribution: State Rep. Laura Toy (second from left) and state Sen. Thaddeus • No rate "adjustment" for loans from $240,000 to $500,000 McCotter (right) receive a check from CVS employees. • Loans up to 90% of the homes value an available Telephone Loan Center 1 •SOO-DIAL-FFM (1-800-342-3336) CVS / vharmacv contributes FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN to Senior Celebration Day far me Ask US We Can Do h ** State Rep. Laura Toy wi'id Sen. group organizing Western CVS/pharmacy the majcr spon POT tnsursd sor for our event." said Toy, Ft- www.ffom.com Thadde*s McCotter recently Wayne County Senior Celebra Toll F«: T-477.Y2K-0WH accepted a $5,000 donation from tion Day. Livonia. "We are extremely CVS/pharmacy on'behalf of "Since CVS/pharmacy is new thankful for what they have Loan offices throughout metropolitan Detroit, Ann Arbor. Laming, Kalamazoo. ()WOMO and (/rami Rapids Senior Citizen Achievement to this area, customers' may not done lor us, and delighted to Needs, the Livonia nonprofit be aware that we are actively include them in our celebration involved in many local communi day. It's a good way for us to wel ty efforts," said Susan DelMoni- come them to our community, co, director of community rela CVS is the largest retail tions. "Our corporate giving pro provider of prescriptions in the gram focuses on health care and nation. The company is the num education. This event is a gTeat ber one drugstore chain in the opportunity for seniors to get United States, with approxi acquainted witruour colleagues." mately 4,100 stores in the North Toy said she was pleased the east, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast pharmacy decided to get and Midwest regions of the coun- involved in Senior Celebration try. Day, especially since they are The Fifth Annual Western new to the community. Wayne County Senior Celebra :S "This donation makes tion Day was Friday, Oct. 15. Madonna program director co-authors paralegal textbook Mary Meinzinger Urisko. West's Paralegal Today is used assistant director of the Legal by paralegal students and fea Assistant-Program at Madonna tures new information on com University in Livonia, has puter-assisted research and released the second edition of the environmental law, as well as textbook, West's" Paralegal. discussion of career trends in the Today, Urisko co-authored the legal assistant field. J>oo'k with, well^knbwn West Urisko and Judge Gene Legal Studies author and attor Schnelz of the Oakland County »* ney Rofter LeRoy Miller. Circuit Court bench will be "The second edition has been' among the faculty teaching 14 modified to reflect the trends in legal* assistant courses at technology which are impacting Madonna1 University for the win the legal arena," explained ter term. Urisko, a Detroit attorney. "V r' *\ AN ADVERTISER "TT » ' •»• .W H I n. H if. IT..'. rt J' u g n. ' ir w n L^ Substitute Tenehei's r I: MUmiM ADS TO JUGGLE Do yon want to work in... f "Good Schools, with Good Students, I? NOBODY HANDLES THE in a Good Community " i f K-12 ' $75/dmy-$100/dmy w. CW*#f uwtMf SeJtoof MHrtrlrt tf you're ptodrj* muJti|>te acb around Detroit's What's more, when it comes to targeting the all 1503 N. Beech bety • Dearborn Heights ' important female shopper - we deliver almost :n:t-U7n-o liMliptt iitairi wir*#ip,rJi^eWipij)iei!i,com. , Observer ABeceiitric N«w*ptpe»» Hometown Newspaper! .Heritage Newspapers . <;& c; Newspapers Michigan Community Newspapers ,..., *•-.. .•• MBMMMMMIW SfARS - MURRAY* • MTI> • FVCOBSKN • * . JOHN DEERE I. The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 AX* ^m+****m*—** Madonna names 3 to its board of trustees Telethon held Three new trustees have been Obloy is the father of four chil to benefit appointed to the Madonna Uni dren and livea in Troy, versity Board for three year Sorini is a physician and presi ACCESS terms. Bishop Moses B Ander dent of Professional Emergency son, auxiliary bishop for the Care and Emergency Resources Archdiocese of Detroit; Michael Inc., a medical service and A telethon to benefit an area Obloy, president of Special Drill staffing organisation serving community center will be & Reamer Corp. of Madison 200,000 Michigan residents broadcast Nov. 21 in Livonia, Heights; and Dr. Ernest Sorini, annually. He also is a partner in Redford and Westland; physician and president of Pro a national organization, Simpli The Arab Community Center fessional Emergency Care of Ann fied Employment Services. He for Economic and Social Ser . Arbor. earned a bachelor's degree from vices in Dearborn will hold Ha Anderson is a member of the Marquette University and his 18th annual telethon from Society of St, Edmund and a medical degree from the Medical noon until 1 a.m.. on, MwJiaOne graduate of St. Michael's College College of Wisconsin cable. in Vermont where he majored in For almost 31 year*. philosophy. He attended St. He is the father 'of four sons ACCESS .has provided services Edmund Seminary and then and lives in Ann Arbor. to the Arab and non-Arab com- went on to earn a degree at St. The members of Madonna Uni mum tics throughout tbr Michael's and a master's degree versity's board offer assistance Detroit artra, annually assifift in theology at Xavier University. in determining priorities .and uig more than 40.000 people, ; He was ordained a priest in ' policies with respect to reviewing Money raised.in this years programming, setting invest 1958 and appointed auxiliary Bishop Mose* Andereon Michael Obloy Or. Ernest Sorini telethon will be used to build.'a bishop of Detroit in 1982. 'He'is ment guidelines, planning and Community Health Center pastor of Church of Precious achieving resource development To pledge, call -313 27}- Blood. He is a member of the ber of the Madonna President's Obloy received his bachelor's law degree from tin; University goals and approving operating 2211 Madonna President's Cabinet. Cabinet. His father, Leo, is a degree in business management of Detroit School of Law budgets. Michael Oblov is al*o a mem- trustee emeritus of Madonna, from Xavier University and a Sinrr 192h ..-:.. 9 Of WMB Save 10-50% off TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW OF THE STRONG AMERICAN DOLLAR Jjjlljjj in the store O! R COLLKCTIOIN iNi'Li'!>r.S I am pleased to announce the opening of my new medical practice, which is associated with Partners in Internal Medicine * Sara Hashemian, M.D. 1 am a board certified Iniernist affiliated with the St. Joseph Mercy Health System and have been working in the Wayne County area for over two years. 1 strongly believe in personalized paiienl e.ue\md strive IO fulfill my eornmitmcni to tn'tter serve my panenis fte.dih eare needs. New patients are welcome. •iTiO Lilley R<>.i l!| .-Mill y.W niT'i *'U< \\ !»!• * :u , ,; \lfiTT HW 'HrH 'srf *^'i W^*** 4 >-*^IUHP ,si»**ii4 •rc, ( WWIPPVIPiPifVW mm*mm-^^+ w-wmm-w-wm y l'»: A16(W) 33251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LfVONIA/MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 Working GEOF BROOKS cooperation aids city SUMMIT 0¾ ov. 2 came and went, and the Westland f^ycEDUCK City Council election was held. The • CITY GOVERNMENT 1 DO HOT VttNT N votes have been tallied, the winners con 1^—J»lll HM I HiUll Mill I I • I lill«ll tl I HW^i—l^^^M^^^^—T I^M ••••• Tt>Bfc INVOLVED gratulated. In Tuesday's voting, Glenn Anderson, «JpoirTicmN6 It's time to put the occasional rancor of the David Cox, Charles "Trav" Griffin and David HHJanoNTv campaign days behind us and for the winners James emerged the winners. Anderson and to work together to be an effective city council Griffin are incumbents, Cox an appointee. serving a thriving community. Westland faces They join council President Sandra Cicirelli many issues - roads, sewers and other con and members Sharon Scott and Richard cerns among them. We need strong public LeBlanc. safety, solid parks and recreation services. The candidates who didn't win deserve a The voters have spoken, and the four win pat on the back, too, for giving it their best ners should join their colleagues on the coun effort. They should remain involved in city cil in a spirit of cooperation, working to government, putting in their knowledge and address residents' concerns and the ongoing views. issues of the community. Those who were Election campaigns can, and often do, bring already on the council should welcome the vic issues to the forefront. Let's work together to tors in a spirit of cooperation. address those issues. LETTERS Don't shelve library policy Opinions are to be shared; We welcome your ideas, that's why we offer this space for your opinions. We will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a t was good of Sandra Wilson to admit she'd and foster children of board members. contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed Imade a mistake, We admire Wilson's admitting she was to: Julie Brown, Westland editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to her at (734) 59h Wilson, Westiands library director, hired wrong, and urge the library board to keep the [email protected]. the wife of Jim Chuck, library board presi nepotism policy in place. We can sympathize deliberately defile an organization that does dent, for a $12 an hour part-time job in the with the difficulties of finding qualified people A mockery v children's area. This was in violation of the for a myriad of positions, but it's still impor so much w>od for the communit and its mem he case against Nathaniel Abraham library's policy against nepotism-. Library tant to make the effort. bers. The Jaycees are a leadership training demonstrates just how faulty our legal sys 1 1 .,. -.--1. -., J - T-L . . „_ :._,.. . J • .-. . ... *.. -.i rryi. - A' - ii . J. • . r^\. . i m. . l » T organization. We help train ourselves, the lSUClll-1 lliCllll«?I tJUf UllllBlMl I CTMgJlCTl 111 piULCSl. 1 UClt B liU ItliCLLlUU Uli L-llCiyi L'liUClL B LIC" tem is and how badly it has spun out of con leaders of tomorrow, through volunteer com With Cheryl Chuck still on the job, the dentials, as she is no doubt doing a fine job, trol. The current status represents how very munity and government involvement. As. library board is now considering abolishing Nevertheless, the appearance of favoritism desperate the legislators, politicians, judges many of you know, the Jaycees have produced the nepotism policy, which prohibits the hir must be avoided - as must actual favoritism. and ordinary citizens have become considering some of the past and present city council ing of spouses, sons, daughters, stepchildren the lack of ability of this society and its par members, which is a testament to our leader ents to control the behavior of children. One ship training methods. wonders about the motives of the prosecutor One of the things I've learned in the for these irrational charges. Jaycees is that you get all the facts before you The following examples plus many others make assumptions and accusations. Assuming Organ donation saves lives are proof of this corrupt system: violent crimi seldom leads to good. We would like to ask nals are walking the streets; nonviolent people Councilwoman Barns why the Westland he vital need for organ and tissue dona enrollment card and place it in the provided, are languishing in prisons; judges and prose Jaycees were not contacted to verify the infor Ttions in this country was spotlighted this stamped and addressed envelope. The card is cutors are making politically correct decisions mation prior to contacting the newspapers. week with the passing of legendary football mailed to the Secretary of State's office where instead of legal ones (they must get votes, Wfey didn't anyone contact the Wayne County running back Walter Payton. The Hall of the information is then forwarded to Gift of after all); crime rates are falling yet the people Elections Office to find out if there was any Pamer they called "Sweetness" was diagnosed Life. continue to be brainwashed into a fear of thing illegal taking place? I contacted them with a rare liver disease last winter and Although the registry process has been sim crime and an acceptance of the construction of myBelf, as soon as we discovered the error, became a candidate for an organ transplant. plified, the ultimate test lies with the individ thousands more prison beds; a little boy con and was told that simply refunding the excess Payton used his name and celebrity status ual who must communicate his or her wishes fined in handcuffs and leg shackles is conduct contribution was sufficient in the eyes of the to bring the issue of organ and tissue donation regarding organ donation with the family. ed by large-sized officers before a jury; sexual Michigan Department of State-Compliance to public attention •—- perhaps taking away According to GOL a signature on the back of a abuse in prisons is ignored; the parole board and Rules Division. from his personal woes and focusing his ener driver's license is not a legally binding docu answers to no one; our Supreme Court makes For Councilwoman Barns to blatantly gies on saving others. ment and therefore the final decision remains decisions based on liberal or conservative accuse the Jaycees of intentionally doing In the end, it was cancer that robbed Pay- with the family, philosophies which the members carried with While the driver's license program can be something illegal or taking away from the ton of his opportunity to become an organ them to the bench when appointed by our dic community iB false and reprehensible. She recipient, yet his enthusiasm for promoting one indication of the person's preference the tator governor; and victims of rape arLheld in more sure option would be to talk with your had to have known full well that the mistake such an important message never wavered. the same detention centers as the.sexual had been rectified almost two months prior to In the state of Michigan alone, some 6,000 family members and loved ones in advance — predators. the value of the conversation could mean the the article's publication, as she was reviewing families are approached to become organ and This child may eventually get some form of campaign statements, tiBsue donors according to the Ann Arbor- difference between life and death. Although justice thanks only to wise defense attorneys Why was this done, we ask? We believe it based Gift of Life Agertcy. Sadly, though, 10 Michigan now ranks 21st out of 50 states in and an intelligent and wise jury. But today was done to permanently damage the reputa people die each day in the United States due per capita organ donations, the list must grow what does justice mean considering the state tion of the Westland Jaycee name in the eyes to the limited availability of organs. to 500,000 enrollees to adequately meet the needs of individuals requiring an organ trans of the current legal system? Actually, the of the community. This state has undertaken the task of plant. judge should discharge this case before the We feel it's a real shame that a city council improving its national per capita organ dona Don't wait until the death of a loved one is trial even begins. It is a mockery of the judi member has slandered the name of an organi tion ranking with an aggressive campaign imminent to make a decision about organ cial system, a sham and an embarrassment to zation that has helped so many in its 40-year launched in July 1998. In just six months donation. Carry on Walter Payton's and thou our state taxpayers and citizens. history. There are so many more valuable from the program's inauguration the number sands of other individuals' message about the Beatrice Scalise ways that Councilwoman Barns could have of state residents listed on the organ donor need for organ and tissue donation — give the Westland spent her time. The Jaycees, a leadership registry increased by 140 percent. The dra training organization, along with other non matic improvement came following the Secre giftoflife, profit groups, assist,those in need with holi tary of State's decision to mail out organ donor Nov. 12-14 is Interfaith Donor Awareness day food baskets, back to school Shopping pro registry enrollment cards with driver's licens Weekend in Michigan. Members of the clergy Apology sought will be sharing the importance of organ and grams, holiday shopping for adopted families ee and personal identification cards. y name is Michael Strebbing, past presi tissue donation'throughout their religious and many other projects "We've made it convenient for residents to dent of the Westland Jaycees, past state communities via special Speakers, distribution M Councilwoman Barns has jeopardized the make their personal wishes known," said Sec board member of the Michigan Jaycees, and of donor registry cards and as part of their Westland Jaycees' future ability to raise the retary, of State CandiceS. Miller earlier this Michigan Jaycee International Senator No. sermons. If you would like more information necessary funds to continue these projects, yet year,' 57381.1 am writing on behalf of the Westland about the Gift of Life Agency or the Interfaith does not appear to have an alternate solution. Individuals who wish to have their name Jaycees in response to the malicious remarks Donor Awareness Weekend, call (800) 482- In closing, we believe Councilwoman Barns placed on the registry only need to sign the made by Councilwoman Justine Barns against mt the Westland Jaycees in an article published owes the Westland Jaycees, its members, and in the Westland Observer newspaper. the Jaycee organization as a whole a public We were shocked by the article, as we can apology COMMUNITY VOJCE not believe a member of the city council would Michael Strebbing QUESTION: Wh*ti# your Juut tooim, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734 953-2126, «im#«c.HOMfccoMM.i«T favorite HUM OALLAOMfn, MANAGING EDITOR. 734-953*2149, B4AUAaHPt«v<,HOMtC0MM,NCT place to *ee FM KHOI1ML, ADVE«TISWQ MAHAttR, 734-953-2177, fW«0t^*OMMMCQMM.WT during the StftAN RMW, PuBUSHtft, 734 953-2100. ft«0»CX*Ot,HO«ttCOMM.NC7 fair color BANKS M. 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Wt regard oursetms as birth accuratr .,, ..:, :• -. journalist* and a* earing cUisens of in* communia** where we m>rk " — Philip Power • f-T-niv-^-.v'/np'-r''^'-1 I^I ii Hi i • '•' W HI "•«"•• *t *fe tan HHMM mammmmm MM ^mmmm mmmmmmm The Observer A Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 POINTS OF vifeW Leaf-burner revels in the sights and smells of season K, it's not legal But then a lot leaves to my fall ritual. Four, five, six ing a good lawn these days, seed of addiction in me, one that got •* V- of things aren't, and we still do leaves ~ then a couple of handfuls. I My father indulged himself in this. out of hand last year, much to the diss-, Othem-It can't be that bad. justified the action, thinking it creat He was a painting contractor and our may of my spouse. , DARE doesn't have it on its hit list of ed no more smoke than a power lawn garage was filled with lead paint, tur Like Native Americans who burn a» drugs and the Mothers Against mow«r or a charcoal grill. pentine and other flammable sol bit of tobacco for religious reasons, Pd ( Drunk Driving have yet to target it Anyway, the work was usually vents. The EPA would now consider it burned a few leaves at a time. But it's a drug - it's the smell of done on chilly nights, when moat a toxic waste site. But last fall, I became the equivw- . burning leaves on an October day. 1 neighbors were inside. Occasionally, In those days, when the leaves lent of a five-pack a day smoker. My confess to a severe addiction my neighbor would come out of his were wet, my father would go to the wife was away for several days, but Like an alcoholic who hides his or house, notice the smell and say: UI garage under the cover of darkness, due home that evening, JEFF COUNTS her bottle, I hide my leaf burning. Its like the smell of leaves burning." return with a can of turpentine, look I lighted a few leaves, thought of ! done in the privacy of my back yard at The conversation would start us on furtively at the neighbors, and then' dad and added some turpentine. > like a scene from some old, scary midnight. a nostalgic chat about the days when pour its content on the leaves. He'd Then there were headlight* in the dri••" black-and-white horror film. For years, this secret addiction was people stood in front of their homes on then look at me and .say: "Stand veway-The police? Fire depart" It made Halloween that much inure kept under control, for I, like most, fall evenings burning leaves. back" I knew what was going to hap- •mentT No, worse, my spouse fun. People had only a carved pump live in a community that long ago In his old neighborhood, as in mine pen, •'•'- She doused the fire, first using the kin on the porch with a candle in it. banned leaf burning. Tm not certain on the west side of Detroit, leaf burn We'd both walk a few steps away. beverage in my cup - an ignoble .end making the streets dark and misty, of the penalty in Livonia; I think I've ing was a communal activity. People let the turpentine soak into the wet to a fine bourbon - and then the par These days, every other house is deco avoided the knowledge, hoping to shared opinions on how best to burn leaves, then he'd toss a match into the den hose, rated with Halloween lights, making. plead ignorance if caught, them, as they leaned on their rakee pile. It was his blaze of glory. • Needless to «ay, she has no oiiwjf- the night less menacing. Like other addictions, it was small Damp days were the worst. Burn The neighbors looked up from their town trips planned this fall And I'll In those days, people took pride in at first. But once I got the smell in my ing wet loaves produced more smoke fsoggy, smoking messes at our great be forced Ui control my addiction, being able to burn leaves faster than nostrils, I was hooked, and it grew. than tire,- and neighborhoods were blading fire with envy in their eyes. Jeff Count's is the editor of (he R^a-- their neighbors. It was similar to hav Year by year, I'd add a few more enveloped by it, making them look Perhaps that's what planted the ford Obaen^er. news stories reaking news is a reporter's news. While no one I know would ever The time in the yard allowed me to i kees were already on display mirim1 adrenaline rush. want a disaster to occur, it is true talk to several workers who gave their : this crisis ' B When an exciting story that reporters respond with height theories about what might have * breaks, it's a reminder to many of us ened energy when one does occur. caused the fire, theories disputed by r "' Though stories like this and the why we got into newspaper reporting As a reporter I have covered house company management. But soon the : .McGean-Rohco fire are the except \i-:\, in the first place, It's being on the fires, car accidents, drug raids and a police arrived and escorted me to the they are an important part of \«, h;tt scene, in the middle of the excitement, couple of low-rent murders. But the gate where reporters from the Clev'e- • news people do, We compete to IK; at a getting there first and getting the best biggest "rush" was a story that turned .land newspapers and television sta ! place, first because it allows us to g.-;. • information. from minute by minute excitement to tions had finally arrived. information we might'have trouble : getting later. Friday was that kind of day at the a numbing sadness and, finally, to an HUGH GALLAGHER We. set"up. headquarters in a bar Observer's Livonia office when a impotent rage. across the street, constantly feeding ' We compete'to get to the right ]»"• '<•' breaking news story set off the pie in a timely manner to prevent I was a very young reporter for the ing final preparations for launch. information back to our city editors' reporters alarm just as the working ••attempt.- to cover up. Lorain Journal in Uhio. Lorain is.a , Billows of black smoke rind lick* of '••, 1 he story shifted time and again. day began and just half a mile away. steel town on the north Erie shore. It Finally, it was confirmed, four work Hut.as o community newspaper, we. orange flame made a dramatic sight also are very careful to under.-tan<.: Fortunately, the chemical fire at is also the home of American Ship but also were warning thai thi.-- ers were dead The freighter was McGean-Rohto did not cause serious building. Early one morning the news heavily damaged but would eventual what is going on and report >t ace.: mighty freighter might blow at any . ratety. fairly and. we hope, ."^.p, - injury. But for several hours there editor heard there was a fire at the minute. That didn't deter the craw ly be completed, ,• .i>,„. ) T Ki'i f*\ i r v-s ,-'i *» ,\4 t in .( i u'Vi if\htnl/l »KI •* i'i#-i frvs s'ionately. was an anticipation of disaster that •» "V tjii*ivi >/i in*, ,io»ji",'i-'Mii('."^ i>ee firefighters.who. ran into the.smoke in : seemed appropriately ghoulish for A photographer and I got there just pany came to tuwn'lor damage con U'her, ;•,-,•'•'.•> hre:>.L • v/r i ::. •''.; •• search of.shipworkers. The photogra r r Halloween weekend. after the'fire department and,iu*t pher, Kurt Smith, took a heartbreak trol. He W;IH the already rich but not Huuh (rai!aji hr J,- '/>> rrmnni/in.: That's the other side of the before the. police, which meant that ing photo of a firefighter carrying our yet famous George Steinhrenner. editor of Thr' Ohwrrrr \( rr*;>urji r> reporter's rush. It's always the big we got down into the yard. A fire was a limp bodyjthatAvon national awards Many of those qualities of arrogance He r.cm rv ov. John Engler last week transferred responsibility for (a) adult and vocational G education to the Department of Career Development and .(b) state education assess <3" , Air The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 Gas Customer Choice program Bids for Kids begins 2nd enrollment period DETROIT/PRNewswire/ — 4 MichCon customers will get a • We fully expect to reach the cap for this pro* second chance to choose an alter gram because It's what customers want.' native natural gas supplier this week when the Gas Customer Harold Gardner Choice program begins again. MichCon vice president for marketing When the program was first introduced to customers in Jan- nary, 70,000 enrolled and ry affairs at MichCon. "We lis MichCon will distribute addi switched to a new supplier. tened to our customers and have tional educational materials to The Michigan Public Service tailored year two of this program customers through bill messages Commission approved Gaa Cus to make it even better for cus and bill inserts to alert cus tomer Choice in April 1998, The tomers and suppliers." tomers to the opportunity to program allows up to 225,000 For customers who choose to choose a new supplier.. residential and small commer remain with MichCon, a fixed Customer protections have cial customers to buy gas from rate of 29.5 cents per hundred been installed; including a 30- another company by the year cubic feet during the plan's dura day unconditional cancellation . 2001. The way the program is tion is guaranteed. Rates will period (for residential customers designed, there are enrollment vary with suppliers. Either w^y, only) following the signing of a periods in each of the three MichCon will continue to deliver contract with a new supplier. years: the first ended on May 15, the natural gas through its exist •Suppliers must clearly identify 1999, ing pipeline system, bill cus themselves on all solicitation : tomers and respond to all emer materials and contracts and The second enrollment period gencies. runs through Feb. 29, 2000. The must leave materials and con program works on a voluntary, Several changes have been tracts with the customer to Clinic support: Oakwood Healthcare System's Bids For Kids, held recently at first come, first-served basis and made to the program effective for review. the second year to minimize any the Wayne Community Center, • aised more than $55,000. This was made pos up to 75,000 customers per year MichCon customer service rep sible in part through a contribution made by Jack Demmer Ford in Wayne customer confusion. Among the resentatives are being retrained can switch to a new gas supplier. changes: and other local sponsors. Demmer donated a two-year lease on a Ford Expedi Therefore, as year two unfolds, and provided with content-neu up to 150,000 total customers The name of the program has tral information about the pro tion. Here, Jim Demmer (left) congratulates winners Barbara and David Can choose a new supplier. been changed from "MichCon gram. Ippel. 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Tor casl : back end APR, take new retail delivery from dftalw stnrk by.Jil6/2QQfl.,..r*..*'Always wear your safety hr\\ .iml secure. cruid-^r' m t^e uw seat •w ^MM« iMHHI mmmmmm^mm^m^mmmmmmmmmm pnwunnpiiiiMHPMPn mmmmmm INSIDE: Bridal Registry Page B3 Pago 1, Section B CommuSue Mason. Editor 734 953 2131. smasorr0 oe.bomecommn net itvon the webLit: http./'/nbseiver eccentriec co m Thursday, November 4. 1999 COMMON SENSORS 125 years and counting JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS We helped; now you can ally (not her real name) came into the Family Resource Cen Ster looking a bit disheveled and pale. She plopped down in the chair, relieved that she was finally in a safe haven. When asked what brought her in, -U.. ,-J:«J •"!»»., ~* .«.. .,,;*.= ^-.d \T„t £»lt«* llf/*lCV4, * *n "^ "*j "itiS v**1^' #\«U»IH only do I have a 15 year old who is acting up, but a new husband who dislikes her intensely. He practically breathes fire whenever she's around. •*T feel pulled in two directions and don't know what to do,' "After getting a little more informa tion about the situation, it came out ST AIT PHOTO BY BRYA,N Mm HKI I. that Sally's daughter hadn't healed Past and present: Postulant Michele Marzicola (back rou\ left), Sister Michele Marie Bolda, Sister emotionally from her biological dad's Toni Ann Marie Russo and Sister Angelette Marie Litckney gather with Sister Mary Ludmilla death three years earlier. And npw, to 1 add the "wicked stepfather" into the Stender who, at age 106, is the oldest sister at the Feliaa?i Sisters Provincial House in Livonia. mix was more than she could bear. Be^een his anger thai the kids #ei a way with murder, and Sally's anger at her daughter's -surliness and disre spect, she sighed, UI could run away with the circus and have more happi Sisters celebrate milestone ness than 1 have right now." The counselor spent the'hour plot BY DIANE GALE ANQREASSI- at the Felician Chapel m Livonia and The -isier- n.u\ed 'heir <:v n.t r;i) towers above a grove of trees. ting a course that would get her the SPECIAL WRTTKK will be officiated by Adam Cardinal quarter- to Detroit m IsS'J and Of the approximately 100 Felician help she needed with both her mar M-iirTi Ir-u'e- ••• 'I;.. 1^.,(1.,,1,,. •*-v.lwi.,, 1 0,'U !,;vt?m a It —RusTm'THid"; "Most TrTenoTs and fa.ini'V "Tour daughter __his cJiiidren.-Giiten. th& option* know who'leads the 2,3()0 sis in. Michigan, rndiana thought 1 was out of my mind. I had ,; your hus ~i$ stlHTn a lb! of ing he would love me no matter what, ters in the order world and Ohio, the Felici.aiT profitable law firm and was •very- band. If she pain, and it is I chose to pursue it and give up my wide, is the guest speaker Sisters also work as prin happy in ii." 1 could g° on vacation at splashing out doesn't get law firm." Reservations are cipals.' teachers, any time, I had a dream car. a dream over you and On 300 acres bounded by School required nurses, pastoral house. Most people couldn't under the help she your husband. craft, Five Mile, Levan and Newburgh Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska ministers adminis stand why t could give up all of that needs and If she doesn't The Livunia roads, the institutions maintained • by trators, directors. and become a sister agree to get the province of the Feh deserves, these dedicated religious are corner librarians, tutors, aides., musicians, "Right now I'm on a vacation to help she needs cian order is made up of 230 members stones of the community - Angela artists, counselors and combinations 'hav«i.Christ as my spouse and that's a bring her and deserves, and grew out of a movement in Folo- Hospice, Ladywood High School. of these rules, Together t'hey minister dream for me." here for one bring her her^ nia. Wis., in 1874 when Father Madonna University, St. Mary Hospi to more than half a million people Russo knew she wanted to e'nter the for one visit and Joseph Dabrowski invited five Feli visit../ tal, Marywood Manor and Marybrook cian Sisters to that rural village to annually. order while painting a picture of __ we'll talk about Nursing Care Center, Mont'essor.V teach the children of Polish immi Jesus' mother. Mary. 4 The provincial house in Livonia was it together.' Center of Our Lady and Senior Clergy grants. built under the leadership of Sister While there aren't many women The business of the Family Village. They also operate retreat cen Within a few years, the small Peh- Mary DeSuleS Tocka, when the like Russo clambenr.g'jo. enter con Resource Center is to help families ters in Jackson and Holly. cian community attracted other mem province's .membership was more vents, the numbers liave gone up get answers-. What do we help them A 125th anniversary celebration bers and began ministries in Micjn-' than 700 sisters, The massive build with? You name it. We have answers. ~ Please *ee SISTERS^ will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 gan, Illinois and New York. ing measures 250,000 square feet and Whether you are concerned about T getting the basics - food, shelter, clothing - or less fundamental things such as substance abuse referrals, counseling, tutoring, child care, legal assistance, or parent workshops - the proves a free-to-the-public service is there to assist you. BY STEPHANIE ANOELYN CASOLA Walk this . And to assist us in keeping the STAFF WRirtR way: doors open, we invite you to the first •CM*ol«eoe.h«mecomm .net Strutting Taste of the Arts event. If you like I didn't trip even once food, then you will enjoy an evening of opposite Despite the fact that the shoes I was given were at. grazing among some of your favorite Channel , least on© size, too big, my nerves tingled up my spine, restaurants. We will also be showcas and Tve never reallv modeled before, I didn't blunder. 7 s Mike ing and selling student artwork I didn't fait. Huckman,- through a silent auction. As a first-time model in the Redford Suburban Stephana When and where will you find this League's 26th annual Festival of Fashion show, held benefit night? Angt'lyn last month at Livonia's Burton Manor, I wasn't quite Casola From «-9 p,m, Tueeday, Nov 30, at sure what I was getting myself into. gets to the Hellenic Cultural Center, 36315 The theme, "Afternoon in Paris," gave a European Joy between Newburgh and Wayne air to the event, while focusing straight in on the knoti Ihf roads in Westland. familiar faces of metro Detroit All I knew beforehand mnwo\ (it Bring yqur families and show your WB« that It involved shopping, new clothes, meeting a thi Red support this event is sponsored by lot of new people, and would benefit children in need International Minute P»*ss, The ford Sub in Wayne and Oakland counties Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, So, I signed up. I may he a community life and urhan Maui Travel, Hellenic Cultural Cen entertainment reporter, but how hard could it be to Leogue's ter, North Bros. Ford and the West- walk down a runway"7 annual land Chamber of flommerce. As I drove to the event filled with anticipation fashhin It eoste $30 in advance of $26 at the and a little anxiety - I truly didn't know what to door. Tickets can be bought at the show. expect, Weatland Chamber of Commerce, Noon - I arrived promptly and was guided into a 38800 Ford, or by calling (734) 326- changing room where the clothes I would model were 7222. clearly labeled and ready for me to try on. Parisian Jatque Martin-Down* is the coordi provided the fashions for this year's nhow " *i\rr f^*wv H> T**t H*»T f> natorofth* family Rtmurct Center I quickly fell in love with ihw slate gray suede in Wettland and ha* a private coun • pant*, bulky hooded wool nweater and Timber land mode.". With one quick look at. mv almost,-blark shouf VVith gentle tugging, ntentv ot hinr jn'ti-'i)- and «»n- actingprectux,,If'you have a que$tion 1 boot* waiting for me in the changing room. Casual der length mane, the -I v lists decided on straight (His cvricetit ration, --lie did what I .-encoder to Ix the or comment, writ* Herat the Qbtervtr attire: nice fit, buttoned and ready for show I wis we're talking ironed -traighj hair Tbr.y might, as impos'sihle -lie vickrd in); hoi' |-HII mlo -traight. Neu}*pap*r*, 36261 Schoolcraft, Uua- transformed from reporter back to college co-ed well have read mv rniiid -hm\ , -oft •* •Cks Sh«-i I delight' mm mitQ or ai k*r**mi*ii tuidrea*;' L_ 1^:80pamV1* By the timf [hit thV-h«i*an4 «wkwup . S»> JUiwivdtt-Evjm*. .ii-iiivliit. .liAUlLlHii:. Wl'.t]iLJ?.'..L!jJJi -K~=^.:-:-r-- "-~75f>"-i^'W^S5|B^|| downsjQmaii. re*d, net .'..'. chair, I wa» already quite .comfortably >n "model Hi Wailed I.aK'' iie.ucd up ihe'lTnti aim <\rv.i '.>• wmk ^l^*inMl'iiii^'. aaaAft m^tm wmmmmmmmmmm wmm The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4,1999 mOuOl from page Bl Sisters from page Bl , Meanwhile, Dawn So, quality slightly in recent yean. The high Blessed Mary Angela and appre ^^ ww ^^ W^'^^'P • IK .»^^SP WHMWB ^HW '^^^^WP^f^^^w^^WB^ ,¾ B*^P '^^^^m^Hl^B^[ • ticipating in the fashion show, Arartar and stylist at the salon, most models had the routine point of snreilment was during ciate the generous heart she vUtharad MUM makeup on my tta wm aM ptoMWM to work with,' down pat. ColUen Burcar, the lata 1940s and early 1960s, had," Kujawa said. toe* to avail- out nay akin tone, Detroit-area radio personality, Kujawa•apUined, The Felician Sisters of Livonia 4Mkd tagfta to transform me into BarbStoner said she comes back because of "I think thare's a greater will join members of their order jfo model-for-a-day I was ready the people involved. appreciation of the sacred and around the world in a 10-day pil ^baeome, or at least resemble. "The Redford Suburban positive religious values," she grimage this month to commem ; Smoky gray shadow accented with television personalities like with/ League is wonderful," she said. said. "Felician Sisters recently orate the 126th anniversary of "jt$j ayes, a touch of. shimmer fashion show commentators Rich Fashions were selected from a "They care a lot about the com* celebrated the 100th anniversary the order. In the United States, of the death of their foundress, " flighted my cheeks and a Fisher and Doris Biscoe was "must-have" list of new arrivals munity. That's wonderful to *•«." the observance will be heW Nov. f-colored gloss paired with another treat. for the season that the store car Jo-Jo Shutty MaeGregor, who Blessed Mary Angela iwniah lip liner Coated my Truszkowska, who wa* a holy 19-28 in parts of Wisconsin, Illi Cindy Jamieson, league mem ries. Fashions ranged from hues happens to be just about my nois, Michigan and New York as ber and organizer of models for of winter white to deep re4 w»d height and an absolute delight to woman who never intended to Felician Sisters retrace their taybe I'm just ultra-girlie the show, made herself available the occasional refreshing splash talk to, has been doing the fash found a community, but was len it comes to beauty prod- for anyone who needed^her. She of color. ion show since its inception- She intent about serving the people earliest beginnings in North but there's nothing more was running a smooth show and Around 1:15 p.m. - Models said the people who attend the in need in her country." America. taxing than having your hair doing so with ease. lined up in the tiny hall behind show "have the best seats in the Sister Mary Angela cared for "The 10 days will also honor jttd makeup done for you, espe- Barb Stoner, organizer of spe the stage. Paired male-female house" to see the latest fashions. the most vulnerable, the chil Father Dabrowski, who not only Jrtfclly when you're being doted cial events at Parisian, was par couples chatted in line awaiting Shutty MaeGregor works for dren and elderly, who suffered in inspired the Felician Sisters to /upon and complimented by the ticularly helpful behind the their turn in the spotlight, Flo- AAA of Michigan as a radio and .war torn Poland. She started the move to Detroit to expand their friendly stylists. I was in heaven! scenes. It was something of a rene Mark, Miss Redford television reporter ... when she's Felician order by helping five ministry, but founded a semi 12:46 p.m. - Spruced up and new experience for her as well. Che'Vonne Burton and ABC's not strutting down the runway, children and five elderly people nary, SS4; Cyril and Methodius in ready for the runway, £ was bid "It's been a job and an educa weather-forecaster Kim Adams that is. Other women came to her aid. Orchard Lake," Sr. Kujawa said. ing time as other models rushed tion," said Stoner. The celebri were only a few of the 33 models. JfeSS pjn. - After a second trip These women saw a need and "The highlight of this trip will be in and prepared. Rubbing elbows wanted to help," Sister Kujawa ties were all pleasures to work Romance novelist Shelly doWn the stage and a grand the sisters visiting the cemeter Thacker, a Bedford resident, finale in which everyone took said. said she was surprised that the one last walk by the crowd, the The order has spread to more ies where the five pioneers are ANNIVERSARIES celebrities looked just like they models hurried back to change, 20 countries on four continents, buried, including the leader, Sr. do on television. shuffling about with cell phones Mary Monica Syhilski in Mt, "It's fun for me to get a look at and switching into high-gear Bletaed pilgrimage Elliott Cemetery, and Sr. Mary Johnson all these celebrities," she said, reporter mode for the rest of the During September and Octo Raphael in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Donald and Gertrude Johnson seeming to forget she's included day.. ber, 23 Felician Sisters from both in Detroit." o£ Livonia recently celebrated in that group. Thacker'a doae the Back to business-as-usual, but Michigan and Indiana, including Two local masses will be held their 60th wedding anniversary fashion show before and I can sec how it might be tempt Kujawa, flew to Warsaw to join during the pilgrimage. One at jlfch their children. returned because she considers ing to model for a living. I'm not more than 300 Felician sisters 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, it to be a good cause. Proceeds from around the world for a pil • ^he couple exchanged vows on saying nry 6-foot, 1 1/2-inch fig- at St. Josaphat Church in Sfpt. 3, 1949, at St. Leo's from the show are donated to a ure is ready to give Cindy Craw grimage honoring the 100 year variety of charities to aid dis anniversary of their foundress' Detroit and the other at 11 a.m. Catholic Church in Detroit She ford a run for her money, but on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, . Wthe former Gertrude Rkard, abled children. who doesn't want to be pam death. at the Felician Sisters Provincial ;5"hey have two sons, Donald II Paired with broadcast reporter pered and complimented in a "It really was an outstanding [oCRedfbrd and Joseph and wife, Mike Huckman, who was whimsical atmosphere? experience, because we w*re House in Livonia. The public is .Pamela, of South Lyon. They dressed suitably in Tommy Hil- I can't wait until next year. able to walk in the foot steps of welcome. ano have four grandchildren, figer caaualwear, we took to the Erica, Donald III, Joseph Jr. and stage. Teased a bit about "what a Sidney. nice couple we make" by our CRAFTS CALENDAR ; J|le retired from A&P Ware^ friendly commentators, I bhished uncontrollably down the runway. luruse and she retired from UVOMIA STIVINSOM p,m. Nov, 6-7 in the Activities more information, call (734) 454* to Las Vegas as a gift from their The cheers from a roomful of J&adowdale Food. The Livonia Stevenson High Center of its Livonia campus. 8001. '$Tie Johnsons received a trip children. almost 1,000 attendees quick ened my pace. I just kept hoping School Booster Club will have its For more information, call (734) uiuiUu AiCiiusy Happening Craft 432-5603. tTCDTTH I wouldn't fall down. Just as we St. Edith School wjfl have its fall Jforzetz stepped offstage, it was back to Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Stuff you don't need anymore. Stuff that's been piling up in the garage, •••...... the basement or the attic. Get rid of it with with a classified ad in hometown newspaper. We're so sure you'll be able to sell your stuff th three ads, that if you don't, we'll run your ad three more times free ate right— Well it:'in:three or we'll run it for fa three more times! can you beat that? So, what you do is this; Tell us you want ill sitting around after the first three and let us know and well run your ad , T( . i -'. ' • . . abwlutity free in the next three editions of your fcttaitrtt 4gBdff^ S^^^ig ^1 ^^_^S^^ ^fW^^^^u^^^^^^^ f^^a^MHM^VMEDk S rV* W TTBJIWIO^T VflJ|RwiWJww*IIWl WPPI^NJww 0stfd»r>0 County: S4«J-«44-1070 Wfcyn* County: 734-6*1 -0000 MM* 24*462-3322 OftrtotorV L*V Orion, Oxford. vV»t*rford 24&-47S-4 X, *•* . .-1^.--,--.-^---^1^^^--^. T • mmmmmmmt ^mmmmmmmfrnm+gm m aama The Obterver & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4,1999 arm 9993 AND ENOAOEMENTS Gosen-Easterwood Darnall-Wlllert Abdoo-Cotton Thomas Ellis Easterwood and Jessica Lynn Willert end Ted Mr and Mrs. Dennis Abdoo Sr, Jennifer Jo Gosen were married Raymond Darnall were married of Davisburg announce the May 1 at Assumption BVM Aug. 27 at the Sacred Heart of engagement of their daughter, Catholic Church in Bridgeport Jesus Polish National Catholic Rebecca Marie, to Bruce Antho hy the Rev Daniel Nowak. Church in Detroit by the Rev, ny Cotton, the son of Mr. and The bride is the daughter of Gabriel Graesik, Mrs. Ford H, Cotton of Brighton, Theresa and Joseph Gosen. The The bride is the daughter of formerly of Plymouth groom is the son of Caroline and Kathy Cheaser of St. CUir The bride-to-be it* a 1^90 grad- Waymon Easterwood of Ply Shores and Roger Willert of uaite of Clarkston High School mouth. Appleton, Wis. The groom is the and a graduate of Grand Valley The bride asked Kiniberly son of'Jerry and Karen Darnall State University, Leach to serve as matron of of Redford. Her fiance b a 1987 graduate honor with Cheryl Markwood, The bride is a 1990 graduate of pf Plymouth-Salem High School Julie Boden, Jennie McNanyara •Jednick . as groomsmen and Lakeview High School. She in A June 2000 wedding is and Dawn Barber as brides Andrew Farrand a« the ring employed by Village Green Co planned at Our Lady of the maids. Janice Markwond was the bearer. as the leasing manager at Vil I^akea Church in Waterford junior bridesmaid, and Abbey The couple received guests as» lage Green of Rochester. Leach was the flower girl. a reception at the Horizons Con The groom is a 1992 graduate beet man. Dave Coleman served as best ference Center, Following a trip of Thurston High School. He is The.couple received guesta at a man with Brad Markwood, Paul to Hawaii, they are making their employed as a firefighter by the reception at Laurel Manor in O'Daniel-Polanski Leach, Chris Osbuni and John home in Pinckney. city of Dearborn, Livonia before leaving .on a hon Pam and Scott Heumann of The bride asked Angie Kaczyn- Livonia and Robert O'Daniel of Teter-Kley ski to serve as her honor atten eymoon trip to Hawaii. They are Jackson announce the engage dant, while Chris Chupa was the making their home in Redford. ment of their daughter. Leah Ken and Peggy Teter of Lans Michelle, to Allen Michael Polan- ing announce the engagement of Schopper-Peck eki Jr., the son of Allen and their daughter, Allison, to Jeff Sandy Polanski of Glendale, Kley/ the son of Milt and Sarah Gerald and Lillian Schopper of Ariz., formerly of Livonia. Kley of Plymouth. Whitmore Lake announce the The bride-to-be is a 19S5 grad The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad engagement of their daughter, uate of Livonia Churchill High uate of Waverly High School and Melissa May, to Thomas R. Peck, School and attended Arizona a 1997 graduate of Michigan the son of Thom and Lynne Peck State University, She is State University. She is the pur of Chandler, Ariz, employed at Wyndham Garden chasing coordinator at Cummins The bride-to-be is a 1988 grad Hotel in Phoenix, Michigan Inc. uate of Livonia Churchill High Her fiance, is a 1996 graduate Her fiance is a 19915 graduate School and a 1997 graduate of of Livonia Churchill High of Plymouth-Salem High School Arizona State University with a School. He is employed at Spe and a 1998 graduate of Michigan bachelor of science degree in cial Touch Auto in Scottsdale. State University, He works as a chemistry. Ari*. Wayne County Sheriffs deputy. Her fiance, is a graduate of Ari A May wedding in Scottsdale A June 2000 welding is zona State University College of is be.ing planned, planned in Lansing, Business with a degree in finance. at St, Timothy Church in Mesa. An April wedding is planned Ariz. Fisher-Yesh Criscentklambor Richard and Dolores Yesh of Frank and Pat Criscenti of Starr Wagner Livonia announce the engage West land announce the engage ment of their son, Christopher M ment 01 th* r '''(U'jHtfjr *Tpr\JiiTf»T' Katy Wagner and Brian Don i>teven. to K-2th!een Ann P'sbet* Lynn, to Michael John Jambor, ald Starr were married Oct, 7 in the daughter of Raymond and the son of John and Judy Jam Las Vegas, Nev. Grace Fisher of Austin. Texas. T»I. . L ..: J _ : _ » u _ .J .^ t, » ,. _ „ F bor of Ann Arbor. lilt UI1UC 19 tllC MdugUlLl Ol The bride-to-be is a graduate The bride-to-be is a 1990 grad John and Bonnie Wagner of of Molloy College in RorkvilN- uate of Westland John Glenn Livonia. The groom is the son of Center. N.Y. She'f's employed a^ High School and a 1995 gradu Donald and Joan Starr of a financial analyst witli Cle&r ate of Eastern Michigan Univer Naperville, III, Commerce Corp sity with a bachelor of science The bride is a graduate of Her fiance is a graduate of the degree in labor economics. She is Livonia Churchill High School Center for Cre;uive Stu'die? it; employed as a .sales trainer by and Schoolcraft College with an DetToit, He is-emplos t*d as a Aii'Tuuth Cellular in Southfieid. associate's degree in graphic computer game animator bv Ori design, Her fiance is a 1990 graduate gin Systems Inc The groom is a graduate of of Northville High School, a 1994 A Februar\, wedding ;> Naperville Central High School plnnned in Austin. graduate of Central Michigan in Illinois and Columbia College University with a bachelor of sci w 11 h a b a c b e 1 o r' s d e g r e e i n ence degree in business adininis coordinator by the Ford Motor music. tratioii and a 1999 graduate of Company in Dearborn. The couple honeymooned on a their home in Northville1 Eastern Michigan University A February wedding is camping trip in the Southwest with a master of business planned at Our Lady of Good and an autumn colors tour in the administration degree He is Counsel Catholic Church m Ply Northeast, They are making employed as a program timing mouth. Parisian and the volunteers Kiftown invite you to attend Make yourself at home with. At Home CH&Rmrrw Four hours only! Saturday, November 6,6^X) to 1Ch00 am Continental Breakfast * *500 Shopping Spree Door Prize Drawings Every Hour Tickets are $5 and are available at all __ Parisian locations and through these _ Enjoy a Bounc«Back Weekend* organizations. Proceeds benefit these at Hittort and relax for less. participating non-profit organizations. r : Whe ' was :'~e as: • • e yi_>^ atso.\j;e!v :''of,,!'X):i L'"!;oyeu ::.1¾ ^ Northwest Wayne County Zpntas. pcnrig tha* r^ade a few asyH '&£ 7 Gaia Rehab Center i.'kea j-acaiio^ AHiitor. . FROM Parents Diabetes Network 80urceBJC:»v \^'ee'krt:-:l «69 urov'des eve'V"'Y\:;: ''*;"j>. p^r room per nighi Marywood-Nursing Care Center -.oed u> -es: ci^O 'evive pU;s Community Opportunity Center r r r 'PCRW* i"! * eQ Co <'- ^^&< bn;;3^\ AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center fas! ;r ivMit towcrdsa U/; iye*<-t : ,J, ; Cooper Elementary School i^-,1 !.: ti H.'i.of, Si.;:teS v^ - - 't".>-'>'0 a tjf! A/r^'^can ripe ., , ;, :vy. ^--1.,(: ' ; -t^OSl!?) •' .'f'.'•:!. I''' .•••:: "»••• " $129*139 • .^,,^0, J *KW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 l | 1 1 |l u, ; , i 1 less of duty station are eli Friday afternoons. Classes BWaw>'l T'H'ilJ'P»M*"l«"|JliIM''!'.'..•' ''1'IB'>«'!.•" .iji'MT"*''?. ^ ;)'.''^'!?".'.'' I *%»' "> --^> ^ ^.-Vr :^,^; Donbighan,(313)845- May. Parents are required • l-.i*:o ;..!.,• .^t^u,-?1." • i< ; :.- .i .•"-T^W-^T^^"- --l" •• -• • ' i-*• J- a, each month, a representa m :, l tVENTS to help out at the school. •1-- ''• I ' '".I - -^^&£d_£,\ •''''' " - ' ri-" ' • ' '" • * ii.ii.,....-> ,.,>• ••ir'-rtL- i-j. . *^c4o •!'''• 'h if'ii"- i '. •' • ' V " ' " '" •'• Vi '• i '."' '. ^:7^.^,^-^ tive from Personalized 3752 (work), or (734) 525- All classes are in the New- Hearing Care of Westland 0157 (home)- JBtfN* PUT will check and clean hear WESTLAND ROTARY "The John Glenn Theatrical burg United Methodist Church on Ann Arbor Trail ing aids free from 2 to 3 The Westland Rotary Club Guild will present "The p.m. by appointment only. meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs Million-Heirs" 7 p.m. between Wayne and New- burgh. For more informa Call (734) 722-7632 for days at Joy Manor. 28999 Thursday and Friday, Nov, more information. 11-12, and 2 p,m. Sunday, tion, call April at (734) 207- Joy, east of Middlebelt in Nov. 14, at the high school 7889. SENIOR CHOIR Westland. auditorium, on Marquette PRESCHOOL PROGRAM The Friendship Senior SWEET ADELINES in Westland. Ticket price is The Wayne-Westland Com Choir, under the direction The County Connection $5 for adults, $3 for stu munity School District has of Robert Cassidy, meets 9 Chorus of Sweet Adelines dents; Tickets will be sold ongoing registration for the a.m. Thursdays at the International is looking for at the door. The play, set at preschool programs at Stot- Westland Senior Resources women who love to sing. the turn of the century, tlemyer Early Childhood Department Friendship The group sings a cappella tells of three grown chil and Family Development Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, music in barbershop style. dren willed a million dol Center, on Marquette Westland. Anyone who Rehearsals are 7 p.m. lars by their father, with a between Wayne and Wild- enjoys singing may join. Tuesdays at UAW Local few conditions. Wood. Programs include an EXERCISE 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- early intervention pro Musical Chairs is a new lanti. For more informa gram, Head Start, program from Jazzerciap , tion call Paula at(734) AT THE Kids/Plus Preschool, a pre- designed for exercisers 995-4110. primary impaired program older than 40. The program CHADD LIBRARY and Sparkey Preschool. provides a low-to-moderate CHADD of Northwest FRIENDS Of LIBRARY Registration b 8 a.m. to workout for the older adult. Wayne County meets the The Friends of the William 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595-' ffmitiUUmR: Qtm Jfo^--I&imy"4t: The exercise improves First Thursday of the P. Faust Public Library 2660. Westtahd is curY«in^<^ i#4^ strength, flexibility, bal month throughout the group meets at 7 p.m. the LIVONIA COOPERATIVE Wednesday, 10 am, to 5jxm. Thursday trough Saturday, noon ance, posture, coordination school year at the Livonia second Tuesday of each The Livonia Cooperative and cardiovascular Civic Center Library, month at the library, 6123 Nursery, a preschool for to 6j$m> Sunday. The library is located at 612$ Central City endurance. It incorporates 32777 Five Mile. CHADD Central City Parkway. Call children age* 3-4, >« *t Parkwayy between Warren and Ford< For information, call {7$ resistance exercises using is a nonprofit, parent- (734) 326-6123. Meetings 9601 Hubbard. Parents M&6W> rubber tubing and light based, volunteer organiza last about one hour and are learn with their children. weights with walking and tion whose aim is to better open to the public. Friends Enrollment is limited. For jogging patterns. Wear the lives of individuals 1nnnn £+4-^«,,. AlA4U-«n,r* ,-,-~rl also hold a bock sale dur- information, caii Karen ai years, it is at Cass Elemen Children, ages newborn to test and breast/'testicuiar J\J\JB^-14b-bllAg vlVVllilJ^ <"*« with attention difficulties ing regular library hours at (734)522-3714. tary, 34633 Munger, south 6, and their mothers are self-exam. For information, comfortable shoes. Light Call (313) 438-3099,. the library; 17 weights and an exercise CtiUftCH PRESCHOOL n^Civ Milo onH waefr r\F invited to a'Mom'? MOT^P r«l11734)779-7639 Regis 7.G.F.*. Farmington Road in Livo Out 9-11:30 a.m. every tration will take place at mat are suggested. Robert The Westland Free Cassidy is the certified Take Off Pounds Sensibly Methodist Preschool has nia. Call (734) 462-0135. Thursday at Newburg the center front desk, No. MI28, a support group WESTLAND United Methodist Church, Jazzercise instructor. Sign openings for 3- and 4-year- BUILMNQ BLOCKS MONEY TALK up at the front desk at the for sensible weight loss, o!d3 in morning and after Building Blocks Preschool on Ann Arbor Trail A presentation on "Seven meets 6:30 pm. Tuesdays CENTER between Wayne and New- Westland Friendship Cen noon sessions. The younger in Faith Lutheran Church, Steps To Create and Main ter or call (734) 722-7632. at Good Shepherd WALKERS pupils attend Tuesdays 30000 Five Mite, between burgh. Livonia, Children tain a Life Plan That Reformed Church, Wayne The Westland Walkers and Thursdays, other Middlebelt and Merriman i are grouped together by Works for You" will be TRAVEL GROUP Road and Hunter in West- meet the second Wednes pupils on Mondays and in Livonia, has morning ages in rooms with two offered at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Travel Group meets 1 land. CalUackie at 17341 day of each month except Wednesdays. A Friday and afternoon classes for 3- caregivers per room. This Nov. 16, at the Friendship p.m. two Fridays u month 722-7225, during the summer. West- program is an optional co in the Westland Friendship enrichment class is also and 4-year-olds. A pre- Center,. 1119 N. Newburgh, T.O.P.S. land Center, at Wayne and available. The preschool is kindergarten readiness op, with parents working Westland, Speakers will be Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Warren roads, opens its once each month. Call (734) unless a trip or program is Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 1421 S. Venoy, West- class for 5-year-olds and a attorney Sanford J. Mall No. M153 meets at 6:30 doors to walkers beginning land. Call (734) 728-3559. parent/child toddler class 422-0149. and Kenneth W. Lyon, a planned. Programs include at 7 a.m., at Arcade 2 by speakers, films, celebra p.m. Wednesdays at Opti- GARDEN CITY COOP for 2-year-olds are offered. certified financial planner, mEyeS, Westland Super Olga's Kitchen. Mall walk Call 1734) 421-7359 for reg Investing and related top tions of birthdays and ing ends at 10 a.m. The Garden City Co-op weekly door prizes. There ViBion Center, 35184 Cen nursery has openings for istration information for HISTORIC ics will be covered. Refresh tral City Parkway, West- ments will be served. Sign is an $8 membership fee for preschool classes for ages the 1999-2000 school year WESTLAND MUSEUM land. Call (734) 427-5200. up at the front desk or call Westland residents. Call 18 months through 4 years. FRANKLIN PTSA The Westland Historical (734)722-7632. Leader, Michele, (734) 422- RECREATION Tots class meets on (734) 722-7632 for more 1726; secretary, Karen, The Franklin High School Museum is open 1-4 p.m, information. RECREATION AND FUN Wednesday mornings, and PTSA is seeking members. Saturdays at 857 N, Wayne MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE (734)729-6368. The Wayne-Ford Civic A recreational get-together 3- and 4-year-olds meet Membership is open to Road, between Marquette CHOLESTEROL CHECK PUBLIC SPEAKING {or teens and adults who Mondays and Thursdays. those who care about the and Cherry Hill, CalH 734) Free cholesterol screening_ League schedules its senior Parental involvement is meal for people 50 and ' The Westland Easy Talk- are disabled is held the sec schools and the communi 326-1110. is available at the Friend era Toastmasters Club No ond Friday of each month required. Call Kelli at (734) ty. Members need not have FRIENDS MEET ship Center courtesy of older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 513-7708, on the first Sunday of each 6694 (formerly Holy at the Westland Bailey a student in the school. Friends of the Westland Lisa Boyd, RN, and the Smokemasters) teaches Price is $3 for.students, $5 month at the league hall, Center. Call (734) 722- ST. MB, PRESCHOOL Historical Museum meet at Westland Convalescent public speaking at the : for aT6TuTts7"Check8 should Center. It will be 10:30- on Wayne Road two blocks 7620: "~ St. Mel Preschool, 7506 7 p.m. the second Tuesday club's weekly meetings.6:30 be made payable to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, south of Ford. Cost is $5 for HOURS SKAtWO Inkster Road north of War of January, March* May, p.m. Thursdays at Denny's ren Avenue in Dearborn Franklin PTSA and sent to Nov. 17. Screening is avail members and $7 for non- Figure skaters interested July, September and members. The meal Restaurant, 7725 N. in USFSA synchronized Heights, has morning and 31000 Joy, Livonia 48150. November at the Westland able by appointment only 1 each month for the first 24 includes beer, beverages, Wayne Road next to West (precision) skating are afternoon classes for both TUTORIAL PROGRAM Meeting House, 37091 land Shopping Center. Call 3- and 4-year-olds. Regis people to register. Regis dancing to big-band music needed to build Novi FSC A free tutoring program for Marquette, between New- and door prizes. Call (734) John Elbe at! 734 )326- and Westland FSC joint tration has begun. Call students is offered at the tration may be completed burgh and Wayne roads. at the Friendship Center 728-5010. 5419. venture teams. Prior team (313)274-6270. Salvation Army Wayne- Call President Jim experience is not neces Westland Corps Communi front desk. Screenings will WORK REFERRAL YWCA READINESS Franklin at (734) 721-0136. be done following the dia sary. This is an opportuni ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Everyone is welcome. Information Center Inc. The YWCA of Western betes and blood pressure refers workers to elderly BINGO ty to build skating and Wayne County Early Westland. The program, 4- MNM checks on the third people who need help. The OEMS'BtNOO team skills while having Childhood School Readi 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and &in. For information, call Wednesday of the month. program is for people inter The 13th Congressional ness Program is available Thursday, is for students pheryl Gutowski at (734) ages 9 and older in Wayne, FOR SENIORS For information or an ested in providing trans District Democratic Party :427,-0305. to 4- and 5-year-old chil HEALTH SCREENtNQ appointment, call (734) portation, yard work, sponsors bingo games at dren. The YWCA is at Westland and Romulus. For information on partici The Medical Team, in coop 722-7632. housework, etc. Workers 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in the 26279 Michigan in Inkster. pating or volunteering, call eration with the Senior TURKEY TNtt can specify the type of work M.J. Hall, 35412 Michigan, Cali<313) 561-4110. LeauTlette Douglas, (734) Resources Department they are willing to do and next to the Farmer Jack VOLUNTEERS CHARTER SCHOOL The Senior Resources 722-3660, (Friendship Center), is pro Department (Friendship the communities they want Supermarket i n Wayne. ASSISTED LfVffM) The Academy of Detroit- viding health screening to work in. Call (734) 422- Call (734) 421-1517. Westland, an ADULT LITERACY Center) will hold its annual Marquette House assisted and testing for people age Thanksgiving celebration 1052. jiving facility, 36000 Cam entrepreneurial and busi An adult literacy program 60 and older in-southern ness charter school, serves' is being offered free noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov\ DYER CENTER The 13th Congressional pus Drive, Westland, seeks and western Wayne Cbun- 19, at the center. 1119N. volunteers to spend time kindergarten through sixth Wednesdays at the Salva ty. Screenings will be The Wayne-Westland District Democratic Party grade. The school empha tion Army Wayne-West- Newburgh, Westland. Price School "District's Dyer holds bingo games at 6:30 %ith residents to provide offered at various facilities, is $6 for members, $9 for size* a basic education land Corps Community Senior Adult Center has, p.m. Wednesdays in the fkn activity or a one*on-one including 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westland seniors who visit. Call Peggy in the with business and Center. Volunteers are Friday, Nov. 5, at the activities Monday through Cherry Hill Hall, on the being sought who are inter aren't members. There will Thursday at the center, oh southwest corner of Cherrv activities department, entrepreneurial skills. The Friendship Center, 1119 N. be a turkey dinner, live 034)326-6537. school offers a foreign lan ested in tutoring children Newburgh, Westland. Marquette between Wayne Hill and Venoy, Call (734 »" and adults 4-6t30 p.m. band, dancing, prizes and and Newburgh roads. Mon 421-1517. guage class, music and art, Donations will be accepted. other fun. Tickets are a drees cod* and a comput Wednesdays and Thurs Flu shots will be offered/ days. Senior Chorus at 1:30 ST. MEL CHURCH Angel Care, a volunteer day*. For Adult Literacy available at the front desk p.m;; Tuesdays, arts, crafts Organization, U looking for er lab with access to the along with vital signs/blood or through clubs. Those Bingo games are held 645 lJat«rn«tCaa(734)722- enrollment or additional pressure, blood/urine lab and needlework at 9:30 p;m. Fridays in St. Mel Volunteers to saw, crochet, attending should bring a a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen i466or(248)56»-7787. information, call work, blood sugar test, Church's activities build ink, etc, blankets and piece of fresh fruit for fruit Band, 10 am, bingo at 1 UaalMta Douglas. (734) cholesterol test, ing, on Inkster Road north ifcurial gowns to donate to UTTU 722-3660 baskets for shut-ins. For p;nv; Thursdays, ceramics, •local hospitals forinfant a Livonia little Peoples Cp» vision/glaucoma test, hear information, call (734) 722- of Warren Road. Doors ing tost, tuberculosis skin arts, crafts at 930 a.m.; a fyko die. Contact Mary Pio- op Preachool i* now WIT 7632. Hawaiian dance exercise open at 4 p.m. **tek for pattern* and iojfois enrolling for the fisll4»-pro, class will be held at 1 p.m. Ration, (313) 634-64^6. grants ft* S* and 4-yeer- every Wednesday in Hall A The Finaase Girls Travel oida. For tnoremforraation, of the Senior Resources Softball Boosters hold ««a(7a4)4«2-117«. bingo games at 6:30-9:45 •totifctt'i Haven operate* a Department (Friendship Center), 1119 Newburgh. pro. every Monday to raise boat, camper and real t welcome Calendar itmi Item ihoutd be from non-profit community money for girls' soft ball ita donation program. Little Lambo Preachool, on The instructor is Kammo grmpi »individual* announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infbr- Oris. Sign up at the front programs. The bingo games on* are tax- • FarmingtoBRoad eoath of take place at the Wayne Wet* Chkafo in Uvnwa, is Jiatmb^^ matt jour H^ deak or call <734) 722-7632 We. For inform*- Livonia* Ml. 4816Q, orhylmtf TMHbfflt, Deadline for Calendar item* it noon Friday Ford Civic League hall, on ^l(734>72ft-OS27. lioJdii^zagiatrKtkai Ibr the t< fort}*fallwi*g1\uriday'tpap*r.&^ Wayn* Road two blocks s«h*ei v^, Ctaaaee iftaet - south of Ford, Westland Moodarj-Yfedneaday'Priday 'tti^tf* CLUBS IN ilPHr '''.•« _ R*** ACTION The Metro Wayne Demo te*yW-o*ie, List* * .:: cratic Club sponsors bingo '» Co-op. : :: game* at 6:30 p.m. Thun* LaiafeeJiAMnftvAl, ^ The Vietnam Veterans of fcaropeninfiiljiU days at the Joy Manor noadiaCTiminatory America will hold a ganera) pf*ecbo<4.Cattf248U71- Bingo Hall, on the south ™f--.v ....-,-..-.-, meeting 7:30 p.m, Monday, side of Joy east of Mtddlo am. ---//./ ASffpJS^n^V WW^i Nov 8, at 9318 Newburgh, bak »n Westland Calh 734i between Joy and Ann 422-5025 or < 734 »729 l ! J A/hor Trail Ail v»4»wrna- flhRWRW'vB(ftpjjB?*fclta" """''"'"' tmt:~- - --• ' • Preecbool offers proframs VKQddUwnal*h*tfifn4e«**ary on active duty Feb. 28, fnrrhtMrm 1nmrmthaio_o .. **mt^4r-' ti w '|>n^^^ll½l^l ii ^.^,^1^,^,,¾ •< „,, <—tmrr-^Ty v* JMA-May7.J9?5.JSgard: * The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 •rf. Airline Ambassadors plan holiday mission to BT SUE MASON "1 went with the idea of being STATFWftlTtR • i w#nt wtttitto kfea of MittfaH* to do so B.hom««omm.aet able to do so much and came out much and cam* out footing Ilka a pobMo.' feeling like a pebble " aaid Kele Just back from Bolivia, Linda Keeley Kelemen men. "It's my firat time doing Henning Ganzler ia already Airline Ambassador something like this and 1 was planning a return trip. embarrassed because I did no lit Garoler had gone to her moth, tle,' er'8 homeland with the idea of They're also looking for cloth U.S. dollars and the "govern At a home for abused children, helping needy children. She ing, including adult-sized ment says there isn't a poverty star stickers put the youngsters came back knowing she would sweats, warm trucks, good winter problem," the ambassadors in seventh heaven. They aloo doing it again and again. shoes, towels and cash dona found plenty of people in need of received toothbrushes and cloth "This is my work," said Gan tions. The money will be given to the clothing, blankets, medical zler who was the medical supply the police and workers at the supplies and wheelchairs. ing coordinator for an Airline orphanage to buy gifts for the At The Foundation - a "very The home has two rooms and Ambassadors' mission to the children. According to Ganzler, impoverished" medical/dental nine beds for 2fj children. It was South American country in early $60 can buy presents for 90 chil clinic - a wheelchair was given established by a woman who October. "Before I did this mis dren. to an older woman who had been now lives in Switzerland and sion, 1 did missions everywhere. carrying her 48-year-old polio*" Vend s $200 a month for their Now I've decided Bolivia is Helping out stricken daughter on her back. re. mine." The Stride Rite shoe store at Another chair was given to a The youngsters make little Noting that the group is very Ann Arbor Road and Sheldon in man who wanted to give his hos woven purses and small flutes to committed to Bolivia and with Plymouth is holding a penny pital-bound brother a life in spite learn how to work, and arrange the blessing of Nancy Revard of drivt; to raise money, and ele of spinal cancer. He also, received ments are being made to send a Airline Ambassadors. Ganzler mentary school children in the $20O needed for surgery that check for $100 to buy the hand has already begun collecting Boston, Mass., ore conducting a would let him take his brother made goods, Ganzler said. things for a Christmas mission, clothing drive for the December home. • Ganzler and Kelemen are Dec. 6-9, mission. A woman received $20 to buy a amazed at how helpful people The plan is to give the street Ganzler and Kelemen. can't say new gas stove. The mother of six, are in the impoverished country. children a police-supported safe thank you enough to the people she had resorted to feeding her Even a television show broadcast house and the 25 youngsters in and businesses such as the Bear- children raw potatoes when the nationwide brings in people with an orphanage a Christmas, ly Worn consignment store in family's stove broke. problems and gets them help. although her donations list does Plymouth and Water Wheel At a home, donated by the ''Everyone told, us that what n't include toys. He'alth Club in Northville that PAC police organization to work would drive us crazy is that the Between now and.Nov, 16, gave money, prizes for the golf with the street children, the government says 'we don't have Ganzler and Keeley Kelemen are outing and goods for the garage youngsters stood in the rain and a poverty problem/ " Gaii/lti Sizing It up: Linda Henning Ganzler joins the crowd of hoping to gaUner more medical sale that helped make the Octo muck in a line that went out the said. "It's amazing how little the children waiting far clothing at an orphanage in La , supplies lilte a dermatone ber mission a success. back door, waiting to get some country has, but anyone who has Paz, Bolivia. machine for treating burn They're hoping people will be clothes. something, helps out." patients, shunts to treat hydro as generous again and are offer cephalic children and things like ing to pick up donations, The crutches, neck braces and elastic cutoff date is Nov. 16 so that SPECIAL PUBLIC SALE/ bandages that peopje may have donations can be boxt'd and laying around their homes, shipped out to the country. To "We had three doctors fighting make arrangements for pickups, over one neck brace," Ganzler call Kelemen at (2481 av4-yb?'2. said. The doctors wanted more In a country where the project than what we had " ed per capita income is $908 in y / Fashion Quartz watches KJ^YiL innr* 7 :"•. .,..- Also at $10.99 thinking about college •'•• :\ lings • Pins • Gift items If you're consider'ing guing finding time to study. Thursday, November 4th thru Sunday, November 7th back to .school but think you're College services - admissions, too old to go to college, School career planning and placement, Thurs - Sat 9 am - 7 pm • Sunday TO - 4 craft College's Women's counseling, financial aid, Learn Resource Center has the answer ing Assistance Center. Regis BEST WESTERN LAUREL PARK SUITES - "Thinking About College?" trar's Offi/e and*" Women's S 16999 S. Laurel Park £& The free seminar will be held 9 Resource ('enter - will be cov am. to noon Wednesday. Nov. ered during 'be program. 6 Mile at I-275 • Livonia, Ml • Entrance to Hotel behind Bill Knapp's 10, in Room MC20T) of th»- "Thinking About College?" is ;4W»^' McDowell Center on the School supported in part by the Zonta craft campus, Haggerty Road Club of Northwest Wayne and north of Six Mile Road in Livo comes in time for those partici nia; Specifically designed for adult pants interested in enrolling in women who are thinking about winter classes, which start .on going back to school, the pro- Jan. 7. • gram will explore such topis*.'a* To reserve a spot, call the 1999 Ann Arbor how to get started, financial aid, W o m e n' s Resource C enter a t juggling responsibilities and (734)462-4443, Antiques Market Open House v-fpm 5055 Ann Arbor- Saline Road Ann Arbor MI Sunday, November 7, 1999 Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds We offer highest quality: (Exit #175 off of 1-94, then south 3 miles) V Preschool classes V Kindergarten fp Full day chad care if Elementary school V Middle school SUNDAY 28 Years of Excellence <* Summer programs Dearborn Heights Montessori Center NOVEMBER 7th, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. 466 M John Daly, Dearborn Hts. CaH (313) 359-3000; This Is The YOU'RE INVITED! Last Show M Of The Season! Free Parking Admission $5 Over 300 Dealers in Quality Antiques & Select Collectibles. R AH Under Cover (7 Buildings). All items guaranteed FALL .OPEN HOUSE as represented. Locator service for specialities and dealers; SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7,1999 on site delivery and shipping service. Lots of homemade i fri„)i I >k> 4 00 )~III> and custom made food. Mo pets please! For further information contact: 1959 - 1999 Nancy Straub A 40 YK\RS OF EVC H I KM V MARIAN HK;H sciiom. P.O. Box 1260, Panacea, FL 32346 \;T^ 1 VHM tf K<.i.vn ,UU J li;: . \is. M i : ••--. WBHi lip v,» *V999VMW*i!-.JJ ^^^^^7^ 1PPPPWPPPPHWPW wmmmmmmmm «PV tt*< tAer Ob$erver & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 «••' •*•'• BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE 29475 W. Six Mile, Uvonia 734-525-3664 TRINITY Sunday School . 10:00 A.M. BBW\RD Morrting ^Vorship ...... 11:00 AM. Evening Worship • . ,6:00 PM. • •• {a*Wr**w«fW "l9»"THnrty*a Wed. Family Hour 7:15 PM, Vaar or Prayer 40000 Six Mile Road INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Countdown __.. *Httt wm*«ht7$' October 31 st to "2000" ^r: 1^1. Northvilhjtt4l YOUTH-AWANA CLUBS 11:00am Dr.RichaidFreeman 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd.( Ph/motrth 248-374-7400 6:00 p.m...... Or. Richard Freeman 5MHes.W.o< Sheldon rkJ. DR RtCMARD FREEMAN Prom M-14 taka Gotffredwn Rd. South Dr. Jamt W, McQutfe, Pastor RASTOR "A ctturch That's Concerned About People* 734-459-9550 WomhipS*rvtc9*, Dr. Wm C Moore - l^aslof Sumlnr Sehoor i 5403 S, Wayne Rd. • Wayne, MI 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service 8:3fl,1fc«,11:MA.¥. NEW HOPE <*ciw««ri hwcmgan AH » vari Awn ftd t Conttnoomry Swvic* Lifeline Contemporary Service BAPTIST (734) 728-2180 KJWTI" R-.IR* 11:00 Traditional Service Evawrfrrs Sendee CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOt (NURSERY PROVIDED) imfMJntrm Chapel Sunday Si'hool 9:}0 a.m, Sunday •Wutuhlp .8:00 b 10:45 J,m. Wednesday Praise Service 6: '•spv' :'•'-'.' - '•'+ •' •«i•''•'•„'-'i:'\Ji:'• i'1 '••'-!••*';'"''•:!'.'l;^.?i.-^ MMU^dUUIWM^M CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Brighfmoor Tabernacle Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor Assemblies of God • Calvin C. Rate, Pastor — Two k/cativna iusvrwyvo — . ST. nMOTHY CHURCH, USA 26*55 Franklin Rd. SouihfitW, MI 1-6% & Telcjjriph - West of Holiday Inn ^48/31 J-6.W)' LIVONIA A . CANTON GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) X 16700 Newtxjrgh Road «•4? Family Sunday Srhtwii Hour * W«*irw*diy ^flO pm 'Family Niehi" 14175 Farmtngton Rd, _1— 46001 Warren Road ,., J S835 Sflaidbn %. CaTwi • .,.^T« . T>-i 4fl4 OOJ/l m4i«a-ooi3 (N. oi l-S*tS) Sm^^kW (yvesi oi Carnon Cemefj Sunday Worship 8:30 am* • Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday School (or AH Ages: 9:30 a.m. Sunorr Worth* » Sunday Stfort 10:00 AM - Pastor John Ratz 11:00 am I Sunday School 10:45 am Famiry Worship 11 "00 a.m. E t:004 11:00l.m. H*ic«kxi Fgr M A^n Sunday School 9:45 am ' y - (734)414-7422 To Thoae WhoTum Aiide" Get Real: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Ct\4tdC4K* PlWt4»d * Man0fc«MM4 AcCMMM* (734)522-6830 Visit oor Web Sfa at http. 'www cc»a ecu-Icmcoi Rev Dr. Janet Nobie-flicharoson, Pastor 6:30 PM - Pastor Andy Bernard hftp ':AT«W LKn0ial.com'-SttrflXilt^y 24-Hour Prayer Line 24(1-^2-620^ FIRST rftCSIYTERIAN CHURCH SI. PAUL'> LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Risen Christ Lutheran Main & Church • (734) 453-6484 iOSOi Miodlrbrtt •-- • v ••:. v,.-^^-- PLYMOUTH Rosedale Gardens Farmtnjton HNIi, Midi, , 46250 Ann Arbor Road 8:30 ».m., 9:30 r'm.A 11:00 a.m. 0 MM WM1 o*SS*tdon) WORSHIP SERVICES /ftk. Surtttsy SthooJ & Nunwn/-9-J0 «.m. 111:00 a.m. Presbyterian Church (USA) Vimrriciv ttttww ii D m ft^T^^W Plymouth »453-5252 Df James Sxjmms Tamara J. Seniel 9601 Hubbard ai W Chicago Livonia Ml SenKK Minister Associate Mr^tblw ^'Vri.K MMrYini; ' H <) m nftiir ' •% Worship Service 8:30 A 10:00 a.m. New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of Cod In Christ Hiriii-( liijs a SunrUv Stbcu'il :iiul (734)422-0494 Pastor Dawd Marim Accessible IP All r>r«CW< O' Chn^EXcjrtiori and Grandmont Rosedale Park- Christian Day School Plitiit |ohn W. M*y*r • 4*4-(M>?r. HugTi McMartin. Lay Minister Worahlp Service & •"wajPfWil1 Bishop PA Brook*. Pastor k Founder Tf? Sunday School 1 Si40 SouthfteW Drive at Fenkell ft. Grand River St. Michael Lutheran Church * School 10:30 a.m *\>J:1 lldnnjri h*J tt,*srv <*1 4 iUj.ri,,, ' •^'"''^Miaiit.aB New H. raal Tabaraadc Chunk 313-835-5329 >*F*tfy Ctn ^iVMW IWnKtWbm"tWVhrt«(M 7;i4 ;,>* i>*.w CHI •Wi' W<: Welcome Yog Tn A bit****" ¥*•» Clarity tar rtactkjj SUNDAY StRVCt T,Ml'J HOSANNA-TABOR Su»d«y Murning Worship Service* Full Program Church Ufeatjta Aapaca*** LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Traditional Services 6 & 11 am Much of Faitti Telecast •Sefvino ff« needs of .'he ,¾^ M Unilcrl Mifh'-r'ivr ( !vi.((h ri^v,,,!:?!, ..i&w'fegr' -HA^^f'U^t 1* St. Genevieve Roman /u. r>5 s;so I Ntwember? Catholic Church & School W*fm ScftpturWUertt 25:1-13 | M01B Jatnfaon Ave. > Uvoot* 'jJihimm f 1M w. «• WPW w^a rwBiWfcf M Ea« flf MMMMt MtMtn 4 MM) t Seftootwrt (kk. I Top^%rab(a of th« | Swd*t Sf*rtlT (ft ! Man., MM.. T^.rVUSrf.fcQOi.* Bfia#§nf ikii -'•••• - *—U(*.»».«. •ft*»7^»6.(a.'a«.S(UT.. I . 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Oinieiilixwiry MOftfH.O-aOA-M...... :. .rttyfucfW* orn.VMouTM Cwitaf^WatyWrjrt^Sefyk* " ;,D0 •,*»!. 1HcHiio««l thttmwOtf 140 P.M, ,,' .DkWiH t S«wd»;SieOMl. .,.,... .Haiy Euer«rtft »it smmosT. Sueoay S^pjn.Topic^HuilnCAjrUvej lUmmtjwrtlimitt, 1- Sunel»r7M»fdA.M. ,.. ..«% EttBMfil 2Btoe*ON O«MMI 2BtonktR o r. i »• T^ra^" FM •-» IT r*h otrr tr1 ..#... ,,,,^...... btaaaal MaataaMaa%aiaaaaaaalaaaaaaaa«aMai The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 *«7 BELKMOUS NEWS Lutings for the Religious News 36375 Joy Road, Weatland. separated Christians, will have a Five Mile Road, Plymouth Town with a festival Eucharist with an Church, 27475 Five Mile should be submitted in writing Cocktails will be at 6:30 p.m., dance, "Plymouth Rocks," at 8 ship. order of dedication at 10:30 a.m. Road, Livonia, Singleton i» a no later than noon Friday for the followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. p.m, Saturday, Nov. 6, at St and hymn festival at 3 p.m. Sun noted author and executive next Thursday's issue. They can and dancing to the music of Robert,Bellaravine Church Hail, St. Theodore of Canterbury day. Nov. 7, at the church, 26212 director of the Christian Com • be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, Brian Boner and Hi» Arranmore Inkster and West Chicago in Catholic Community.will host an W Six Mile Road, Redford. munication Council of Metropoli Livonia 48150. or by fax at Band until 1 a.m.Tickets cost Redford- The $8 charge includes AIDS Healing and Anointing The hymn festival will be led tan Detroit Churches. For more (734) 591-7279. For more infor $40 each and are available by refreshments. Proper attire Maas for people infected and by Margaret* Thomaen, organist information, call the church at mation, call (734) 953-2131. calling Eileen Fenn at (248) 340-. requested. For more information, affected by HIV/AIDS, 3 pm and choir director, and the Rev, (734)422-1470. WW KQtNNWOS 6521, John Wialey at (248) 681- call Diane at (734) 971-4563 or Sunday, Nov, 7, at the church, Sharon Janot, pastor. A recep Warren Gilbert will discuss 5736 or the Pallottine Fathers at Bill at (734) 421-3011. 8200 N. Wayne Road, West land tion will follow the perfprmance. Congregation Beit Kodesh will "Managing Memories" whyn (734)285-2966. There also will "be a Mass at 6 For more information, call the For more information, call the have a rummage sale noop-4 Nov; Beginning?., a grief support BETHANY ftUBURSAN WEST p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, followed church at'425*442i church at'313L537.3778, p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the »>o fcjroup. meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Bethany Suburban West, a by a turkey dinner and open OUEST SHAKER agogue, 31840 W,-Seven Mile Nov. 4, at St. Matthew's.United mike - say a clean joke and don't DEDICATION SERVICE Catholic organization which pro Good Shepherd Lutheran The Rev Richard Q. Singleton Road. Livonia. For more uifor- Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six vides spiritual, social and sup pay for supper - at St. Kenneth's wrill speak at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Mile oast of Merriman, Livonia Parish, Hnggerty Road, south of Church will dedicate its newly port assistance for divorced and Nov. 7, at St Paul's Presbyteri Please see r B* The program is for people suffer installed Moeller pipe organ ing as the result of thy death of a loved one, There are no fee-*. Anyone may attend any or ad AT&T Stores session.-* as'they feel the need. Your source (or ait AT&T services. Fur more information, call the. AM A/bof LlttUKp VlUui Church office at (734» 422-6038. 926 W £iMn*.u,.,e- Pkwy ?,*631 Soutn<>eld Rd Marilyn Wilkinson at (248.1 380- 248 372-7901 ?48 372-7921 7903. or Rosemary Kline at i734) WrrtimNm nmi 34200 Woodw.isO Ave 43267 CT?s«m Bfvd 462-3770. 248 372 743') 248 372-7981 Oitttorn R«MVilt« SINGLE POINT 2213" Michitfav- A,'* 31902 Cfado! Single Point single adult min 248 3~2-799-1 248 377-7911 istries of Ward Presbyterian Detroit , mica Cneri« Squ^e PldUi i33Q7Ka[IRcl Church will have Living Truth ?66D E Jetfeisc:' 248 372-7931 in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 313 961-5424 Nov. 5. in Knox Hall of the Alto tvilltble »t church. 40000 W. Six Mile Road. these authorized rsUlleri and dtil«rt: Nurthville, The concert is free, STAPtES CIRCUIT Bv- CITY however, a freewill offering will .. .il^'in. w' .': v be accepted, For more informa OfflcaMa* tion, call the Single Point office. 2SEP02? at '248>374o920. . AUENFARK Control Dili Sfittmi Dtmirun CoiwoMittiCHHM ?S_?7 0»ai;ifirt'e «.1- Introducing AT&T Family Plan Therapist, author and speaker 4 ; 1bt>70 E>ou!>i 'S'3 i!4» S42-«COC -Jeenie Gordon will spealj about 313 794-1400 aerrsviiLE Up to five wtrelesi phones, pi'us home "Are Men and Women Differ JUMU1I0R -Bin* W*t«r CiimmuftkJtnMti AcUVili bllvljr '^'•"J Oratio: B'rt i?^e S ent?" at Talk It Over 7:30-9:30 BrufwOnC Mail 81'.; 364-644S ' « IOC &> sr&oxz fir p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. in Knox 734(^9-39:(- •0M«M irncComminWtjltoiti. ine Hall. Coffee and cookies will be C*«tt»l DM Sytltmt •;t H t-sc'ip £.1 i.aniMi Up. •S4?4/ '6,Xl served, and a freewill offering : ! :0C RTL.dr-*• ;J.::I.-! Z . will be accepted. 734 741-73436 »avt AclfYil* ^lUiUr tiortlon also will speak about AUtUMH HtLLi ' ? -.JaKs toif AttFv** Cttinlai •- 'VXi N'iv- P.S "Stuff of Life and Relationships," G'redt ii^t'z ''.'• ::-.'.-- ; ',*.. 74S 343-648f 4?98 B4I**"- Hi! Ctilalir Plm l^Htmi Inc i r* a growth seminar, at 9 a.m. Sat- ?48 Fj'j7,St,l$ 4'44F tin'. '.)u; [!r Wasn't there IIT"H.»V \nv \'A in Hooro 1 «t l T|M Clllulll D(V :.-1/-. ":T 24R 33?-(' ''- C307/309 of the church, Topics Mumlinki r covered include "Anger, the l£RKIH ! -»"i 'y.w-. R-.i- tty Pig* HmHid :-JM.'?.>U'' VJTW Healthy Amotion. "Kelax -. ;M8 ^fj-KJij^ OUPMtX In T«titl> Cgmi»vniuti«nt You've Got to Be Kidding?." IfLLfVlltE :.''i'*J ': f«-J:v-i J: 1 • HM "Grabbing Hold of Your Future" Mttfd Piflno 1 ttllulat ;Jf v".'X'" : -'|J .-.^C :-•'=' PITH0UTM and '%)n Your Mark, G*>t Set . OM Lori (itcirantc: Wait." CANTQN - •' 5./..:- V- '•• Mtdnt to""* "?4 45'-' ¥-"• The seminar costs $20 Call 4.1"^ f'.1: • W 3B1 ""; H*HC CtllUllt Wlf*l»t 1 ihe S'ingit* r'nim, oiTicc lo regis 1-¾.. - D iV n:'' « L--' ' • j a«TtRllNE "34 3¾ 4-tOW ter. TV Chn>c PORT HUM DM the doormat?" ?4"t; .-jr J,It eiij rb- ^k1 khcfciy Starr CHURCH WOMEN UNITED *t'«» £41 - «vr CUNTOH rwf 6"j Jt f;-48f Church Women Cnitf-d The Wind Symphony and mation, call (246) 477-8974. Ward Presbyterian Church in will be $5 per person. For more Kapelle of Concordia University Northville offers an informal, information, call (734) 427-5150. in River Foraat, III., will perform dropriaJuppprt group for those a variety of music in many forms A-memorial Mas* for alumnae E#E^%BWBWEJMMBB B»E*JW^P^BW*1SJB*J of Holy Redeemer High School struggling with the issues of a Worldwide Marriage and styles in a concert net for 4 blended family. The group is p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Christ will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sun Encounter offers a weekend day, Nov. 7, at Holy Redeemer hosted by the Rev, Paul Clough experience for married couples to Our Savior Lutheran Church, and meets-7 8:30 p.m. the second 14175 Farmington Road, Livo Catholic Church, Junction and improve their communication West Vernorin Detroit. Refresh- Tuesday of the month in Room skills, leam the value of intima nia. C309 of the church, 40000 Six The 75 member instrumental menta will be served in the high cy and renew their love for each school following Mass. Mile Road Road. There is no other Nov. 12-14 at the St. ensemble, under the direction of coat.For more information, call Richard Fischer, professor of [•TODY John's Family Life Center, Stacy Cole at•(246) 374-5912. 44011 Five Mile, Plymouth music, will perform a variety of The video series, "Unsealing MDfWWCUJWY pieces by such composers as Daniel's Mystery," will be pre* Township. The registration fee is Hanson, Grantham, Hoist and sented 7 p.m. Monday and The Radford Clergy Associa $50 Call Bill und Carol at (248) Reed. Wednesday, Nov. 8 through mid- tion will meet for its quarterly 528-2512 or Dan and Debbie at ' The Kapelle, a 40-member December, at Cherry Hill Sev meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10, at (810) 286-5524. choir under the direction of enth-day Adventist Church, Presbyterian Village Redford, 'RAlSffM POSITIVE KJDS' David Baar, visiting professor of 33144 Cherry Hill Road, south of 17833 Garfield, off Five Mile Rick Miller of Christian Train music, will sing pieces by Has- Venoy Road, Garden City. The Road, Redford. The meeting will ing Ministries in Greenford, sler, Billings, Brahms and Bach. be held in the Board Room. Ohio, will lead a seminar, "Rais chapter-by-chapter, in-depth Lunch will be served at 12:30 ; The Wind Symphony and Concordia UrivmHy's Wind Symphony study of the Old Testament Book ing Positive Kids," 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by the meeting- p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Ken Kapelle are the premiere instru of Daniel is free of charge. Each Reservations can be made by mental and choral ensembles at music. final concert of Concordia's fall night a new chapter will be cov calling Alexandra at (313) 541- wood Church of Christ, 20200 Merriman Road, Livonia. Concordia University, a Luther The concert is part of the 1999- tour. ered. Child care will be available 6487. an liberal arts university with for young children. Transporta Participants will learn about more than 1,900 undergraduate 2000 musical celebrations of A free-will offering will be tion can be provide for those WEST SPEAKER the positive factors in healthy and graduate students. Both Christ Our Savior Lutheran taken at the concert, For more needing a ride. For more infor Ron Bachman will speak at 7 families, how to generate values groups tour the United States Church. The Christ Our Savior information, call Christ Our Sav mation, call (734) 844»8660. p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the in children, tips for building a annually and have recorded and Choir will join the Kapelle and ior Lutheran Church at (734) St. Aidan Activity Center, 17500 healthy self-image, meeting the released compact discs of sacred Wind Symphony for part of this 522-6830. Farmington Road, Livonia. challenge of discipline, ways to The Remarried Ministries of Born with a congenital birth motivate your children, how to defect, Bachman's legs were express loving support, teaching amputated at age 4. Born and children to think and more. raised in Detroit, he wore artifi The cost is $7 for individuals cial limbs at school, but walked and $10 per couples who register Chioo/iGtfh with his hands when at home. by Nov. 7, After that date, the As an adult, he has become a cost is $10 and $15 respectively. motivational speaker, drawing To register, call Ray Sanders at "Christmas Tree" Collection on his sense of humor and life (248)476-8222. experiences to speak to audi SUENT/UVE AUCTION ences of all ages. His themes St. Thomas A' Becket Catholic Save Over 50%! include human potential and Church will have its third annu Hettop'i being* you out Spode 'Chri*tmo» TraV cottectton at an ameamgty achieving success despite obsta al silent and live auction, "Trop low price, just jnttrrte forth* holiday*. For a limited tim*,w*re offering cles, ical Evening," 7-11 p.m. Satur the #nt;rs 6£-ptec« settor onfy JSft.tS! For csore information OR!! day, Nov, 13, at the church, 555 (734)425-5950. 63-Pt+c« Un. Include 12 frv*-ph>ce plow settings and a S, Lilley Road, Canton. computer**. Wot 31,297.00, Now $599.94 VEGAS PARTY Tickets cost $30 and include a fivs-Piee* Pktc* Setting. !>nn*? pta* w*jrj pk*. ^"^ «** St. Bernadine of Siena Parish bidding number, gourmet hot buner ptale, cup, ono nuotf. Wo* 580.00, Now $3*.v* will have its annual Vegas and cold hors d'oeuvres, open bar Party, 8 p.m. to midnight, Fri and mini desserts, and Polyne Ciwi Datrlt tun Orii"« SyaJtJoU Our Price day, Nov. 12, at the church, sian mugic 7-9 p.m, Wgriboli (*ei of 4) Lwm- •$29.95 Teapot SI 60.00 S 79.95 Two-Tltrtd Troy 50.00 31463 Ann Arbor Trail at Merri- Only 250 will be sold, They are Double 0M Fashion '40.00 29 95 29.95 (setoff - frndMwti«(Mcri) 45.00 29.95 man Road. Westland. Doors will available bv calling Mike Middel Win* Glass (set of 4r 45.00 29 95 Med. Trae-Sftoped Dteti 60.00 29.95 open at 7:30 p.m. and admission at(734)981-5383. no*. Ootaond Moll * (248) 58^1433 Sort tt Pepper Shoken 50.00 2995 Open vegetable Bowl 105 00 Tha Hwflhls • (313) 274.3200 West NoomReM, Orefwrt Malt 49.95 (Fort «M, tefwewr H*Sl* Or-d B«cr- Daty) (2*8) 737-8080 * (Oreftord Low and 16 Mile Rd J U'OvolPtanw 125.00 59.95 Mug (set Of 4) 72.00 39.95 UVMft, Uarfl-FM Ploza • (734) 522-1660 Open Sunday* 16"0valMoner 1&0.00 69 95 Tidbit Troy 40.00 29.95 Our winning turn it hotting for pisyn m (On corrw of five MM W ond M«nman) Soup Mole 32 00 14 95 Cereal Bowl 18.00 11.95 S—our »d undor G*}fMf'in NOVt, Nov* TOm Onto • (244) 349-8090 CoflNpot 185 00 89.95 FruM Saucer 21.00 995 today'* Etnploymnt Socthn.. tocMaer, Mwiaowrjrtx* vtnoge Mai MB MM, OXxraX • (734) 781 • 1002 (On imtvM* p*wy, w* or BnaynDod Mdl) Gravy Bool/Stand 105 00 49 95 Soup Tureen w/UJ 42000 199.95 (248)375-0623 (taHinpH*. MDn UMaoj Mai • (61fl>»67-2145 Sugar Bowl w/LW 65 00 34.95 Cowed Veg. 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' • '/ • .' • LI* '">, ii," ^,^,,-11.^7 'I ' iwii["'"fc i"^^ mmmmmmmmmmmm MOTVMpwpppavppi WWPVWPP mmmm The Observer A Eccentric)'THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, l&*y *••«* -£ S/ioe Box gifts share spirit of giving with m Sui MASON "Having been in Colombia and lands, Australia, Germany, and tffAWWwnoi seeing children who don't get Finland collected mpre than 2 3 anything, this ia a passion of million shoe boxes that were dis Karen Williams i« a firm mine," said the Canton resident. tributed to children in more than believer in the adage that good "I think it's neat. Our kids get so 55 countries. things come in small packages. much and most pf these children This year's goal is 3 million So much so, that she's hoping to wouldn't get a thing for Christ boxes and 60 countries, includ collect 2,000 shoe boxe* filled mas.* ing 400,000 for children in Koso with a variety of gifts for needy Operation Chriatmas Child got vo. children. its start in 1993 when Samari- Williams, who serves on the tan's Purse delivered 28*000 Easy-to-do project missions committee and is in shoe boxes, filled with gift* and Operation Christmas Child is charge of home projects at Tem the story of Christmas, to needy an easy-te-do project. Partici ple Baptist Church in Plymouth children. pants decide whether they're Township, is coordinating collec In 1998, more than 56,500 gifting a boy or girl and the age tions for Operation Christmas churches and other organiza* categories - 2-4 years, 5-9 yearn Child, a simple, hands-on mis tiona and 27,300 volunteers in and 10-14 years. sions project of Samaritan's the United States, Canada, the Then they fill a normal-sized Purse. United Kingdom, the Nether* shoe box with a variety of age- appropriate gift items - toys, school supplies, hygiene items and things like hard candy, To make a clips, watch flashlights with extra batteries, shoe box gift: es, small pic T-shirts and the like. • Find an ture books, The boxes can be wrapped, but empty shoe etc, the lid must be wrapped sepa box. You can Do NOT rately. Gifters also can include wrap it - lid include items photographs of themselves, and separately - if that are used, letters, if they like. Some mem you would War-related bers of Temple Baptist who did like, • * but (toy guns, that have- heard back from the wrapping is not required. knives, etc.), perishable children who received their Loading up: Last year, members of Temple Baptist Church had transferred their • Determine whether your (chocolate, crackers, etc.), liq boxes, Williams said. shoe boxes from shipping pallets to cardboard boxes at the collection center, so the gift will be for a boy or girl uids (shampoo, lotion, etc.)» Gift tags, indicating the box is boxes could be sent on to the processing center in Minneapolis last year. and the appropriate age - 2-4 medicines (vitamins, cough for either a boy or girl and the years, 5-9 years or 10-14 drops, etc..) or breakable (mir age group, are tapped to the top country it will be sent to. the box, but these children this year. She received calls from years. Attach the appropriate rors, china dolls, etc ). of the box and a $5 donation to "It's amazing how it's grown," would not get anything if not for members throughout the sum boy/girl label from an Opera You can enclose a note and cover the shipping cost should said Williams. "Not only does Operation Christmas Child. And mer about this year's collection. tion Christmas Child a photograph of yourself or put inside before the box is Operation Christmas Child if the message touches on child People can drop off shoe boxar brochure. Tape it on the TOP your family. Include your secured with a rubber band, undertake shipment of the at Temple Baptist, 49555 North of the box and mark the name and address, the child The gift tags are on the back of boxes, but it also gets the story Territorial, we»t of Beck Road, in ' appropriate age category. may write you back. Operation Christmas Child of Christmas out to children who Ministry for all Plymouth Township 9 a.m. to 5& Labels also can ^e printed • Enclose a check for $5 or brochures available at Temple otherwise wouldn't get any Williams stumbled across the p.m. Monday through Friday/ from the Samaritan's Purse more in the envelope from Baptist, which is serving as a thing." project last year when a friend and before and after service* at 7 Web site - www, Samaritan, your brochure (or print the relay center, collecting boxes Williams related a story about gave her a brochure and asked p.m. Wednesday, and 9:30 and org. form on the Web site and put until Friday, Nov. 19, that vol one child who received a shoe what she thought about it as a 11:15 a.m. Sunday. fin ;«ui Uliuf IAJA nun a it m any envelope euong wi th unteers will, box up and deliver box. He had prayed for a new kids ministry. "Ultimately, the kids are the variety of gifts. the donation) and place it in to a collection center in Brighton pencil, and when he opened his "I said, "Kids ministry? Why ones who benefit, but I don't Toy* - small cars, balls, the sheve box to help cover for shipment to the processing box he found 12 pencils. He took not everyone.' " Williams know who receives the greater dolls, stuffed animals, plastic shipping and other costs. center Minneapolis and eventu /"lrtii tjtlrl n4flcarl f hn KrvV r* r\ f #> r^i" 1 ll*»r4 -T* ltf»ttt r \-\ T1A »-r>*i CAA fko blessing the: tor rece: *#*ry fv»* kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, Place the envelope in the box ally distribution overseas. another child. value and importance of giving gift or me for giving it," said toys that light up or make so it is clearly visible on top of Once in Minneapolis, volun The workers* had to explain to to others.* Williams. "I think it's me. I did a fiiiijic Wini cXti'a udLLCUCB. iur gnx ileiUo. teers wiii sort the boxes and pur him that the entire box was for The congregation filled 1.027 mission trip to Colombia two School supplies - pens. If you're filling more than in a copy of the Christmas story, 1 him," Williams .said. "Yea", shoe boxes ,las.t ye.ar and years ago and saw the poverty. pencils and sharpener, one shoe box, you can make printed in the language of tht> there's Christian literature in WilliiJm.s is hoping to double that This is now a passion of mine." crayons or markers, stamps one combined donation in any and ink-pad sets, coloring one box. books, writing pads or paper, Place a rubber band around solar calculators, etc. the shoe box and hd, Hygiene items - tooth • Deliver the shoe box to brush, toothpaste, wash cloth, the collection center at Tem soap, comb, etc ple Baptist Church, 495555 Other iteau - hard candy, North Territorial, Plymouth, lollipops, mints, gum, sun You can also mail the shoe glasses, flashlights with extra box to Samaritan's Purse. 801 batteries, ball caps, socks, T- Bamboo Road. P.O. Box 3000, shirts, toy jewelry sets, hatr Boone, NO. 28G07. .k?.i:*Vi VsSt m pVW.•*'•'> Please donate your' motorized vehicle directly to 'the Society of St. Vincent DePaul. 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Thoughts will be with resident-Shelly Thacker. •caftolaOcreJiQinecoiitm.net the Shapiro family. They will be on hand to sign As Paperbacks N Things pre Book Lovers Day lasts from 1-4 books and chat with customers IMPRESSIVE. pares for its 14th annual Book p.m. Saturday,, Nov. 6, at the at the store. Paperbacks N Lovers Day, someone very spe store located at 8044 Wayne Things will also have coffee and cial will be missing from the Road, between Wendy's and refreshments for authors and event. Arby's in Westland visitors. Novelist Joan Shapiro hud pui- "It's like a big party," said SPLENDID. The store seiis new and used ticipated in the event in past Vandette. "They enjoy each other books and has been open for 16 years. She and her husband, as much, ae the people who come years. Vandette said about six Norman, of Bloomfield Township (to have books signed)." years ago the store expanded to You're going to save a lot of money, Vandette said they contact were among the victims of last nearly double its size. weekend's crash of EgyptAir local authors, and any authors "We have a regular clientt>hf,'v Flight 990. who will be in state at the time she said. "We have a lof of steady' "Joan Shapiro was one of our of the event. This year's authors and get really good stuff! customers ... It's like a big fa mi- authors," said Nikki Vandette, include Elizabeth Adkins Bow store clerk assisting with the man, Tori Carrington, Sue ly." event- "She called a couple of Charnley, Anne Eames, Marian So "book worms" interested in weeks ago and said she was Edwards, Nancy Gideon, Jill joining the family, catching up going to Africa". Gregory, Beverly Jenkins, Penny on news in the author communi Announcing; Mvt^JtZ3ILKm' \ . 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EddiM I U\ 953 ?12A. demons;" oe.hotmcomin.m;rt Snorlon the weh httpy'.. observers eree ntftc.co m Thursday, November 4. l'.m OBSERVER •Tijii^ivni SPORTS Ladywood reaches final SCENE Going for 1st title since '84 Ex-Spartan harriers shine BYBRADEMONS A pair of former Livonia Stevenson SPORTS WRITER High runners stood out Saturday in [email protected] take on the Conference USA women's cross Question' The last time Livonia .Ljidywood hung a Catholic country meet held at McAlpine Park League championship banner-in its gymnasium for girls •bas in Charlotte, N".C. ketball? '• - UNC-Charlotte sophomore Kelly Answer: 1984. Travis finished second overall in the The Blazers will dose out the millenium Sunday in quest of 5,000-meter race with a school-record their first Central-AA Division in .15 years after scoring, a time of 17 minutes, 7.5 seconds. hard-fought 41-,'38 semifinal victory oyer Birmingham Marian Tulane's Hanne Lynstad won the Wednesday night at Schoolcraft College. individual title in a course record Ladywood, 13-5 overall, takes on 17-0 Dearborn Divine 16:43.2, Child, the state's top-ranked, team in Class B. starting at 4 DePaul (111.; University sensor p.m. at the University uf Detroit Mercy's Calihan Hall. Jeannette Stojcevski, also made "I think we'll, be' motivated against Divine Child because I BTBBADEMQN8 All-Conference USA along with don't think we felt we played our best basketbar! against SpOKTsWBmat Travis, finishing 13th in 17:50.6. them the'previous two times,1' Ladywood coach Andrea Gorski Both Travis and Stojcev.skl each set said. "1 don't know if it means anything to this group of play Westland John Glenn's Region personal bests. ers that we haven't won it since '84 because our only locus II-pistrict II playoff encounter South Florida won the women's this year has been play hard and get better every time out. Saturday against unbeaten t/fcam tine. 'But our goal ail year was tfo get to Calihan." Detroit Henry Ford could very Marian, winners of four Catholic League titles in the 1990s, well be decided by the defense. Collegiate notes split a pair of regular season meetings with the Blazers On The Rockets (8-2) find them •Kalamazoo College sophomore Sept. 21, Ladywood rolled to a 62-32 victory at home over selves up against potent Ford captain Stacey Naatase (Livonia defending state champions, but on Oct. B. Marian returned attack which produced a Public Stevenson) helped clinch the Michi the favor, 53-45. behind Crystal Andrews' 29 points. School League championship and gan Intercollegiate Athletic Associa Ladywood-came out in a sagging defense to limit Marian's first-round 40-25 victory last Sat tion women's soccer championship inside game and it worked as Andrews scored just 12 points urday over Belleville/ with a goal in the final 22 minutes of before fouling out with 2:29 left. "Their quarterback (Damon play to defeat Calvin, 2-0. on Satur- But despite trailing most of the night. Marian hung around DowdeilVcan throw and run," fttfd'ttmk th*» lead with V!fi remaining on, 38-37. thanks to a - day. Glenn coach Chuck Gordon said. pair of free throws by Sarah Cashen, The win gives Kalamazoo an auto *Not only can he (Dowdell) An offensive foul, called away from the basket with just 8TAJT PHOTO BIT BKTAN MITTHEU. stretch the defense, but their matic bid to the NCAA Division III under a minute left cost Marian dearly. Ladywood junior for- Congested area; Lady wood's Melissa Harakas h»rk« run hard and t—& have Tournament for the third straight. vvaid Michelle Harakas. who led the Blazers with 14 points, tremendous athletes at the . season. then hit two ciritical free throws with 36.88 seconds left to (with ball) tries to squeeze around Birmingham She wa« an All-MIAA first-team put her team Up one. 39-38. Marian's 6-foot-J Amber Mazza. receiver posUion.- selection in 1998 and an NSCAA Adi Marian then missed on its next possession with 22 seconds They can attack you in a lot of das All-Region team honowe. left. But in the second half. Marian conch Mary Lillie Ciccerone ways. They might have, the most •LIniversity of Detroit senior Ladywood center Li/. Obrecht. who finished with 13 points countered with a few adjustments of her own. team sjfeed we've faced this year." Laura Pilon (Stevenson i just missed and eight rebounds, provided a three-point cushion and the Junior guard Melissa Harakas-, who burned the Mustangs Glenn's 5-2 defense hit a lull All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference final margin of victory by sinking two free throws. for 10 first-half points, including ,a pair of" three-pointers, was midway through the season in honors by placing 12th Saturday in Marian tried a last gasp three-point attempt with six sec kept off the board in the second half, losses to Livonia Stevenson (21-6) the MCC women's tiotss country onds remaining, but Ladywood grabbed the rebound and "'We did a better job of limiting them i Ladywood'1 to one and Plymouth Salem (39-17), but championships held at Cass Benton hung on as time expired. shot and we did a better job of being patient with our things have tightened up in winB Park. Ohrecht, the 6-foot-1 sophomore, *eemed to be the differ offense." Cicrerone said "We also did a great job of pressuring over Plymouth Canton (40-13 >, Pilon's time was 18:54.39, only the ence inside, particularly in the second half, the ball in the second half" Wayne Memorial (24-7) and Moa- fourth Titan ever to break 19 minutes "Liz has stepped up her game the last two weeks and is When Andrews went to the bench with her fourth personal roe(2«.l4). on the course. playing with a lot more confidence," Gorski said. "She's foul late in the third quarter, Marian trailed 29-22. The Mus Against Monroe Glenn forced a •Allison Campbell (Stevenson), always been an aggressive rebounder and a scrappy player, tangs, however, began to chip away without their star player, fumble, picked off two passes, 1998 Michigan's Miss Soccer, leads but now she's more aggresive going to the basket." who eventually returned with just under five minutes including a return for « touch the University of Tennessee women's During the first half, Ladywood's packed-in defense was remaining. down, and put two points on the soccer team (8-9-1 overall) in scoring effective, resulting in a 21-14 advantage. *\Ve almost played belter wii.boi.it Crystal because we got board with a safety. .with 11 goals and four assists ''We wanted them to step out and make them hit shots," into our offense and were forced to .look at some other "Pursuit is going to be impor (through Oct. 31). Gorski said. '"This time we sagged olf on the penriu-lrr and options," Ciecerone said "We had some kids step up and took tant," Gordon said of the upcom •University of Missouri-Holla's made it hard for them to get the ball inside," some good shots. We should be there on Sundav." ing game with 9-0 Ford, "For AS Lizz Szkrybalo (Livonia Churchilli minutes we're going to have to led the Lady Miners' soccer team with play as hard and as well defen 15 goals and a school-record 12 sively as we can play. assists. Missouri-Rolla finished the Ifthtt season 10-7-1. Stevenson blanks Monroe^ starts up front. The nose guard is 5-foot-11,• Hartsells settle for 8th 205-pound senior DMvid Hol- loway, while the tackles are The Westlarid pairs duo.of Danielle junior Mike Johnson (6-1, 240> and Steven Hartse-U settled for eighth and senior Jeff Mitchell (5-11, out of eight teams, and third among 207j. The two rotated with senior three American teams at the National Billy Soto, who was lost midway Car Rental Skate America Champi through the season With a neck onships held last Weekend in Col BYBRADEMONS injury. orado Springs, Colo. SPORTS WRITER t»nions®oe.homwomm.net ., "David Holloway had a tremen .the Hartsells, 1999" U.S. Pairs dous off-season Arid he plays hard champions, will perform Saturday at The Livonia Stevenson boys soccer: every play, just fierce competi the Wayne Community Center as part team didn't Want to get caught looking tor," Gordon said. "Johnson's of the Rudy Galirido Ice Skating Spec ahead. been part of our rotation all tacular. "The 'W'. is all that matters at this along. He has decent size and he's Presented by the City of Wayne time of year," Livonia Stevenson boys a technique guy who does'n't Parks and Recreation Department, soccer coach Lars Richters said follow make many mistakes, the Ice Skating Spectacular starts at ing his team's 3-0 Division 1-Region II "Mitchell is one of.the real lead 7:30 pm. semifinal.'.win'Tuesday over Monroe at ers on this team. He plays with South Lyon Middle School.. Tickets are $17 per person. A $30 spirit and enthusiasm. He loves ticket includes VIP.cocktail reception "It's one of those dangerous games the game of football and plays with Hartsells and Galindo, the 1996 where you hope you don't take a team hard" U.S. National Champions and '96 lightly," Richters added. "We knew The, defensive.ends include World brome medalist. they had a fine player in .John Webster seniors Ryan Rattray (5-8, 180V For more information, call Jeff Mut and they had some good athletes. You and Dan Fedulchak (6-0."200). take nothing granted at this time of ter at (734) 721-7400. "Fedulchak started last year year." "and he might be our most steady New C'vllle mat coach Stevenson, gunning for its seventh player on the team, regardless of Two-year assistant Clint Kraft, 26, state boys soccer title in school-history, position," the Glenn coach said, has been named head varsity now gets, a shot at defending state "He knows his assignment on wrestling coach at Livonia champion Novi 119-1-1), beginning 7 every snap. Ciarenceville High School. p.m. Friday at South Lyon M.S. Novi ""Rattray's site is deceiving. His advanced with a 6-1 win over Dear Kraft replaces Todd Skinner, who mo'tor runs all the time. He's born. resigned last spring to take a similar tough and makes plays, just a position at Linden High School Mike'White made sure the Spartans good football player.*1 Kraft, a 1991 graduate of Battle were safely into the regional final, scor Both linebackers, seniors Jake Creek Central High School where he ing all three goals in the first half, Tharp T6-3, 2351 and David was a varsity wrestler, is currently a Jeff Budd earned the first assist with Lewandpwski (6-2, 235), were student teacher in the math depart 28:57 left. Meanwhile, Tom Elkr pro ttartere a year ago and go both ment at Ciarenceville. He attends vided White passes for his firtal two Starr Pwm> st TOM HAVMTV ways. Tharp plays offensive tack both the University of Michigan arid goals'with 8:40 and 4:37 remaining, le, while Lewandowski lines up at Shot attempt: Monroe goalkeeper Michael Merkle (left) comes out Eastern Michigan University. respectively, in the .opening half. tight end: Skinner'a dual-meet record over the Stevenson, battling dipping tempera- tb matte the stop on Livonia Steve nson's Mike Thomas (No. 5), "Tharp io a three-year starter past two seasons was 27-17-1, includ ture\ (33 degrees), snow showers and and t think some teams have run *^ou keep telling your kid* it's just quite yet," ing a Metro Conference title co-share stiff winds, missed three point-blank away from him,'' Gordon said shots in the second half. another game like everyone else, but m •PLY. CHRISTIAN 2. LUTHERAN WESTLANO and a Division IV team team district ; "He's played his best linebacker But give credit to Monroe keeper the back of their minds it's not " 1: first t t!P in school histftr, champion (both in 1099). : the last three weeks And that's Michael Merkle, who was able to slam While Stevenson keeper-Joe /.awacki . SonhomoW" Chad Bonn a scored , i p.* TheObterver & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 TiiiaDliiCO rw&wnuuHAvoFF* kw^u^. Huw A *a;,'fV-^U-i«'«*.Ci^(O»0C.lly. !':.-.0 p.-i Salem rolls; Canton rallies for win Ub**mr. *•». • • • WW Uteiifc..*lCl«. H««^ FWfl. 11> •: «*jit««iCi;y*'W.L W«!->rn A 21-2 fir*t-quart*r run Tuesday car- •wsaiw the free throw tine. r, >*u'k r-3ft Km. T p:i"i ri«d Plymouth Salem the top seed in the Kelty Pruchmk cont'it! .,•<. ;i mio ,y.>\:\* tc\ ',ne f.iv'rtar«ft*»^v*.-w;''Ci.->' Western Lakes Activities Association girls victorious warriors, wtiiir- Htrt>K»r R .^- -vi .Surah 0. t*M ^tt.4.81**!**, (:1:.1/ p.fv basketball playoffs, to an opening round Marody each,chlpped in *iVi *v«n, -' «Y*Vt INM mUWAMGliT Anne Morrell scored 14 points for the victorious Harper Woqds, a 19-poiJit winner., ovw Lwni'rafl " •mawLMMmmnm*** 52-28 win over visiting Livonia Steven* Chiefs, while Stephanie Crews couatered with li sun. Westland in the first meo'mg' ber,wt-«;r: nip two for Glenn. Metrp Conference teams got a tt.^I. Tuesday, senior forward Staeie Graves scored a a CHURCHILL 49. FARMINGTON 35: De.iTid UMflo nmimpQji&i&m •VW.--7 (iunf (Win TfiTany Grubaugh scored nine of her r«r *ay»nyik4i game-high IS points in the opening quar Lutheran (11-6) past host Dearborn St. Aiphopsus balanced scaring atlac s* Tuesday, povwt; ng i.'voua ter for the Rocks, who face Farmington F-e-ii -.-i &Kan Puck Control Relay • • Fastest Skater • Hardest Shot and more! at PL tit joi-st{^n mkeUamomtjSSMmidCm^pHrcbMtdai JotUmisAmatox ^ T OfMOrrovv :;:.'' bclMH+HUDSQtrSmtHmrimmytkmM* /';_"... .tffaa^lpt^^ RMMBtpiaWiHPM mmProceeds from this event benefit Gil4as Oub " Vladimir vs Knicks I- [\ *mAJM mTtvfmi m OWa»aaw',aW' 7!•*•. .R»M« Ipi^pitl^aiai^^ MCflMnit OMUaaalr wWmWVwpWlaVaW PaTVajaffOfanefV • Inter U^it jptditiiai • wwnp|-w awfoeji wHofK • aMMrf iUflaW taffaVOld ^ aW' ftMatfb^aA ka^k .ay aai ppwSpaaT'WPH ^w .a^a^, ^1^ n^H nj ^gpw g^^ Jr**A • 4a. ihr ' W^l 1.377.0100 JJ«*} <*i ritrl 1/^. 1 llkp^gl^anea^iaiiitiiiiiiM i^W^ w^<' "'»•'»v4^•l^"½>*-', • T »Minafci Jaan^f >W i. «*WPfP«f««P^PPi^^^^^W mm •w^w TA* Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 (U*)C*,, TEIEHII* TTixaffi Formidable Walled Lake Western! next on slate for state champ CC | BY 8TKV1KOWALSI1 Free Press that was noticed by yards with five touchdown* and BTAfrWwTn the CC team. no interceptions. AownlitJtdcJwwcwBrt wNo one can run on our Hill has 144 yards rushing in . When the Bedford Catholic defense," Semaan told .Mick 55 e&rrie? Central football players think of McCabe "We came out at 6 in "They're A very, very good foot Warriora, Catholic League rival the morning all summer to work ball team," Zdebski said. "They Birmingham Brother Rice usual for this I think we've got the play with a tremendous amount ly comes to mind best D.-line in the state. We of confidence. If we're going to But a school that has the same played all-out tonight" have a chance it will have to be a mckname, Walled Lake Western, CC defensive tackle Jeremiah defensive struggle. They're big, gets all of the Shamrocks' atten Hicks, tied for second on the strong athletea and they're verg,: tion thi* week. Along with shar team with 31¾ sacks; read that well coaehed If anyone beats ing a nickname with Rice, West "I'll jun.t ane-wer to it on tlve them it will be a tremendous ern is gaining quite a reputation field," Hicks said. accomplishment in football. The Warriors feature a spread- iI've never seen a team this CC and Western, each unde out offense which Mach likens to good. We thought we played ikV -IJfewaiii^^tti^';*^*-: feated in 10 games, battle in a last year's Class AA state final some pretty good teams, but we ""'"'-ii«;-xiiLViBSr.; Division I district final at 1 p.m. ist Rockford.' haven't played anyone like CC« wfaWffwtk. ^^hWdk-ytth t#»- Saturday at Howard Kraft Field Senior tailback Cody Cargill We have a pretty good record. $j»*lt#V^ •..' |fc: 4«XI ^¢$^#1¾ in Bedford Township. has 1,057 yards in 180 carries but when you look at the teams The Shamrocks, winners of 29 (an average of 5.9 yards per they played versus the terfms we ••^MMlMMMi'^MMWM'P ^-PViPP T*^' •'WM^flp•'^^^Mj- "^^^v^ '•••.' th^fl^agfc-W*-*#tt • straight games, are two-time carry.) with 13 touchdowns. played there is ho comparison. org* *ro *»* •«« IM; defending state champions in Quarterback Chris Payton is a They're'in a totally different, !**• :fi.!••••! , ,.;•: ' •'.'*;..•. -.:•*...,. ,j ; i t. }•,':'..' ^ .-.if. Class AA and have been the threat to run and'pass, rushing league, 4 ."-•'•#"-*»••-=• ,..,.,.? _•-':- _•* 'i-Jy-'r*?'^,,,^^ .^, :•'.''I-'' ^' ;' -^IJjjf : '' . --^...-j. J "' '•'•''- state's consensus No. 1 team for 316 yards in 68 carries with "WThen you go up against a Qaiyintfc* throughout the season. 11 touchdowns and completing team like them you look for a The Warriors, who were the 51 of 94 passes for 588 yards, chink in their armor — some h*w Class AA state champion in 1996 two touchdowns and two inter- thing you can attack. We're still, after being runners-up in Class ceptioiw, KJUiUUg ^^^w^fm^mmm A in 1992, are ranked as high as "They have good speed and • NM«: CC 5 staffing lwo-way ineman- -.v.- ^vBBGUwmBm* We* mifmWk wmmmm' No. 1 in Division I. create lanes," Mach said. M'«f Mo-iis snd defeiwe Back Mafu C*thoBe ' 01116«»«) * A^^y^mpimM.^m^nhmn W'i :¾^¾) »«re !",ureo i- rhe 2*5 first- The Warriors depend on a Western first-year coach Mike ro.j-ifl pia»o^ *' r ovc Liyon.a S?ev*nsor bjt wMQrMk-pC) stingy defense that emphasizes Zdebski said the Shamrock* are *e 'WMg to p*a> Sai j'dsy '- ^iflffT"'"'' speed and quickness more than by far the best team the War Vers !iu*t»'?s a sr\o. ' •'"•-•••• "^". .^-^-.^,-.^-^:..,..^,^...,....^.,=...-,1.....1..,.^.,...... ,.- u. - ••:•••• .... •• .:.. ...-. ... Glenn defense from page CI able, always hungry to improve 155', he's had a pretty good game'' "Smitherman does a lot of "Rogiero is A tremendous prac- Gordon is confident his .sec things for this team. 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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 gfl .1,- Churchill boys qualify for state meet BYBHADEMONS hit a plateau," McGreevy said, "We took our state," he said. &fWX8 WUIXB. guys Wednesday to see the Pioneer course. , Stevenson will send three individual quali b«moa*Oo«.hovM»c«Bun.ziet "And on Saturday I could tell our guys fiers to the state meet — Matt Isner (18th), Livonia Churchill boys cross country ia were loose and ready to go," Frank Schnedier (20th) and Brad Carroll back on the map. Three Chargers finished in the top 20 (21aU "the Chargers earned their first trip to the including sixth-place finisher Jason Rich Livonia Franklin also earned two individu state Division I meet in the decade of the mond (16:24.8), .l'5.th.-placer Ryan Gall al berths, one by Brian Klotz, who finished 1990s with a third place finish at Saturday's (16:50.4) and 19th~placer Dan Valentino 13th, and Steve Stewart, who garnered 16th. 16-team regional meet held at Ann Arbor (16:58,3) Junior Phil Johnson finished 25th, Warriors rule Class C regional Pioneer. while three others — Troy Thomas, Logan For the fifth time in seven years, Lutheran Saline and Noyi gobbled up the first two Schultz and Jean Harris — took 48th, 49th and 60th, respectively. High Westland is regional cross country berths with 42 and 74 points, respectively. champion. See statistical summary. The trio helped pick up the slack for varsi ty starter Paul Mercier, who has been side The Warriors, bolstered by three in the top M^mb^mw'" Churchill scored 112 to secure the auto* 10, captured the Class C regional Saturday lined for second half of the season with a matic bid for third place, 16 points ahead of at Erie Mason with 59 points*. viral infection. city rival Stevenson, a team which finished Dundee and Allen Park Cabrini also " ^{Nl;::^.!^^^;;!*^:-*^;**:' two places ahead of the Chargers just a week "I thought we could maybe get four auto • VM^':4*'B* ft/ft* Aift^LiTC^ TNaRwj^^aR^^' T^NB^^^R * earned automatic berths to run this Satur r : v«; earlier at the Western Lakes Activities Asso matic qualifiers even if we didn't qualify for day at the state meet with 95 and 98, respec »». km- Ttwuwfc. -iMi 4fc' t*t*?> %!' Aw#Ny f"^i?w|ERifcy WJ- %' jPfflwl^' ciation meet. the team ^- I was confident they all could be tively. • 8oMMT^»;-J^'M»;*?**':'- n,w *«H»^/M^ 7 «WWf*tty of jMiW^.m*****™**^ , ."It's kind of surprising to me the way somewhere around the top 25," McGreevy For coach John Gerlach it was his ninth ", St—«— fWiMn; ia. Mftt liw Stevenson had been running;" said said. "The other guvs just ran their fannies state qualifying berth in the school's 14-year tSfflf;-4»';*T; 3», fa** ffefrHJoW-fSS),; mrt,iifcW*v*mr&2; 11.. w«w McGreevy, now his his fifth season. "Our orT." history. UWWH .aife«w c«^:tt$,,3,%oi,>'' & m*^^i2,imo*m***«>- :jfe- . JaiadtildAlJtiMtavOAW^ GttAa* IM kids ran well, and they all ran well at the Thomas is a transfer from Mount Pleasant The Warriors' Steve McFall was second m*n+«*»mm. itm »t w* ***- ^ ¼ ^PWP'I^I'P'WT'IW^TP'WP!^'^'™'''^* bNjisRpJsnrt w same time." 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Nusri, 14¾. s, .FlyAwmtiiMiMV' m*C«KcWt. »7; I, F«*t*f«** BY BfiAD EM0N9 kind of kid she is." 8POOTS WRITER *mt, n*-, *~ im.*&*. '' " Sara may also be following in Lady Warriors champions bftmooflAoe.h on ecomm. u«t ****** Vwtimtt* i»- ritmHqHKl her sister's footsteps. Teas Kuehne clocked an even '2fr &'*•** mTt4.*#*tmm: '' Livonia Stevenson recently "They both served as caddies 20 minutes, leading Lutheran •tm, *27; 1^ Mw*, ****%*, UJ&X*,* won its sixth straight Western High Westland to the Class C v*m*i, i*«:\^.mt^m*ria^i9. at Western Country Club and • it**** utt« Parsons, Nicole Polinski, Abby YOUTH SOCCER CHAMPIONS Herberhotz, Madison King, • Livonia Arsenal, an under-9 Taleen Mergian., Carly Mar- boys team, captured its Great eritette, Kathy Iskra, Lyrldsay Lakes Soccer League divisional title for the 1999 fall season with Branton, Sam Kliman, Kaitlan a 7-1 record while outscoring Cooper, Elizabeth Marino and their opponents 45-9, Isabella Jukupi. Members of Arsenal include: The head coach is Steven Brian Azar. Brian Cari, Brandon King. His assistant is Mike Kli Cuffe, Patrick Harmon, Brendon man. Lavigne, Sean Lerg, Dean Mot LfVOMlA PARKS A REC HOOPS ley, Kevin Muller, Keval Patel, • There will be a meeting for Matthew' Regan and Tyler Vines, Livonia Parks and Recreation all of Livonia, along with James men's basketball teams, 7 p.m, Leffler of Commerce Township. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Civic The coaching staff includes Center Library (Room C'>; Bob Regan, Dipan Patel and League play will begin in Jan Mark Vines. The team manager uary of 2000. is Tom Leffler. V A meeting for boys Class D • The Livonia YMCA Light 118-and-under) basketball teams ning, an under-9 girls team, fin will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. ished as co-champion along Nov. 9 at the Civic Center Northville of the Red Division of Library (Room C*. 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"Holiday Happening" CRAFT SHOW SATURDAY " .- ' • NOVEMBER 6TH < 1 «- ^ 10:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. ONE DAY ONLY SAT NOV 6TH C c ~ $2.00 ADMISSION SponwrtJ by the Livonia Smenuw High School lUH^itr club Panasonic "Over l50Cmfters" JVC Panasonic LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH 32" SCHOOL 33 500 West Six Mile Road (One i>l MMMCIMNI A dtsnid mrctaiidln. out of • klwt— WD I WUYAWATl-lAWUrTBlOSl ~fr CARD, COIN, STAMP & Ml -^ SPORTS COLLECTIBLES SHOW '\\«tt(7\\ BRIGHTON 'Matter* UVOHIA *Hi(fcrA. DEARBORN HafttlW. CANTON VU^^^^SJK^ SVk-K^—S—^^^^^^^^^^^ r*^^^^fc^^J W wt H«ro IM^U* SUn i«»H CobWrt »nwl 1« MclftJffct Zwnlft Home TDeatrB Spesinr Syit«m • Ktnwood Horns Tbutn AMHO Mvyvay i/WJwaanaf uioaaaw Fri C«(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 'New lookV Crusaders ready BY C.J. RISAK tains Chad Putnam, a 6-5 for SPOUTS WRITER • MEN'S HOOPS ward from Redford (Thurston ciriiMk9oe.liomecomtn.net HS), and Jason Sk'oczylaa, a 6-5 There has been one constant center from Dearborn St Alphon- cess with a new roster every year sus. element throughout Btrnie is impossible. Skoczylas, who tips the scale at Holowicki's tenure a*s Madonna but Holowieki remains opti 230 pounds, averaged H 5 JK>IFHK University's men's basketball mistic. "We're getting there," he and five rebounds a game while coach -T and that's change. said as his squad went through converting a team-beat 56. ftper Since Holowieki took over as drills in preparation for yester cent of his floor shots, Putnam the coach of the Fighting Cru day's season-opener at St. Mary's nailed 20-of-42 three-pointers saders prior to the .1995-96 f**"a- College. "We've got 10 guys who (47.6 percent), scoring 4.7 points son, they have never won more are not only good players, hut a game, than nine games*. And they have they're good students, too." never been able to keep players Others who Holowieki will call One asset the Crusaders did on are 6-1 sophomore point guard on their roster long enough to manage to keep from last year build a viable program Trevor Hinshaw (3,2 points, 2.4 STjtff PHoro BY PALI HVUCIOIANX was the WHAC's leading scorer: assists a game last season* and 6- There will be no alterations in Mike Massey, a 6-foot-2 sopho Calling the shots: Madonna men's basketball coach that program this season. 3 junior swingman Mark'Mitchell more guard from Walled Lake (4,1 points, 2.8 rebounds). Bernie Holowieki {center) eyes the 1999-2000 season. Madonna started last season- Western who averaged 19 1 with five freshmen and three points a game last season. Massey will again be looked to for scoring — after all, he con la.st season The-Crusaders have that luxury," sophomores on its 14-man roster; It was the second-straight sea verted 38 percent of his three since lost their leading rebounder this year, the Crusaders open the son Madonna had the' league's 7 Especially since the WHAC point tries last season — but — Maryanski — to graduation. season with four freshmen and leading scorer, and both times it looks to be as tough as ever. In three sophomores on its JO-man Holowieki isn't, about to make "Four guys who will have to the pre-season poll of the league's was a freshman. But prior to last him the Crusaders only option, 'to:; ttflMF'* . roster. season, Mark Hayes transferred rebound for us are Jason, Chad, coaches, Tri-State University was tafca into tike, fiaal period Madonna was 4-26 in 1997-98, to NCAA Division'l Fairfield Uni "He's better 'than he was last Tommy iSee, a 6-6 sophomore.) chosen to finish first, with Siena year), but he's not an unknown and Josh (Jensen, a 6-7 fresh Heights second and Cornerstone Bat tiley cotdda't score' It was 8-23 last season. versity in Fairfield, Conn. He has 1 Only one player from last since left that program and is product this year," the Madonna man*,' said Holowieki, adding the third. Madonna was chosen for tfcd.Naia ynar's squad wan*'Inst to gradua now attending Michigan State. coach pointed out. season will be defined by "how we seventh in the eight-team league. "We're not a big team. We're rebound, how we run, how we tion: Mike Maryaniski. Seven oth Indeed, although there were "They shoot the ball well." probably the smallest team in the shoot," ers that were on the team at the substantial losses and one of summarized Holowieki. "They're league. And we're probably the >#rii»4, iO<4 A*ron'. start of last season either did not Madonna's major problem**— a .Jensen Lsn't the only freshman smart, they play with intensity. youngest team in the league, too, «Mfe|t«biiidupM return or were academic casual lack of size —* will continue to recruit expected to contribute And they're good defensively. J«t*«mmftda 2-2 ties. plague the Crusaders, all is not "But we want to be the most immediately. Others are Jordan "We're going to .battle. And aggressive team, too, And we Garrison, a 6-4 small forward iSjiL'i>.•".' . ' • "A A turnover rate like that lost. we're going to battle on the makes building'a program diffi want to be sble to run." frnm HoWy; Dan Kurtinaitis a 6- 1,^..,..^., Ti.;- \ , ho •£•'>-.'a l-nr-l Not hardly, 3 point guard from Dearborn uuuiua, unci uaci i/biil a urtlvi- -. -vifm^^^^i: cult, to say the least. In a league That's because t,he five players Of course, to get a running game going a team has to be able Edsel Ford, and Aaron Cox, a 6- working group. There's not a lot •ndl in third plat* in the like the Wolverine-Hoosier Athr who will serve as starters this to rebound. That, as Holowieki loot guard/forward from New of numbers, but there's a lot of OaUrio Hockey Leagued letic Conference, which featured season all have .some starting acknowledged, won't be easy. Boston Huron, heart." W««t Diritkm. Saniifl is &- the NAlA national champion in experience from last season. What Madonna will need is a 7-4 *iwl i» faj/th Jalaee in Cornerstone and a Sweet 16 Madonna was out rebounded by "We can't, afford any injuries," They are led by senior co-cap said Holowieki. "We, don't have lot of rebounds to compete in the tb*w«rfBivi^ott, .-'••/,;. qualifier in Siena Heights, sue- an average of 40.3-34.2 per game WHAC, :• .&M$3te&.:' i^eSae. '•*»<*. D«B^ Stmwl M»ated on' - ; ,..^^*r; a 'M4g*nft^: fir*t : " PWjmK^ U»Sly^ 'te»fc'a 1-^- h •'>»••'. lead oo a fc*a tyJef f H«er f JIW «t i:M; Rl^ McBrld© tied^;:«m^.1^i(|[init^'|!nMi)': I of ib* §aa*Gii at the 6:42 - mark; SfaerajFither and iiiwto tfi?ttrt^ eaeiatodo . - • aHlYMOUUDS s Our Best Values t RGLRX WHALBtS $: A pair of late tMita&riog goal* by Jeff flicftardamd TinV Zafaris : Satufjdey mght a«ve the vi* Just Got Better! rtfr^j Saott Ste. M«1e Orey- twufKte the vteto^y over ^* F|yirK«^^fta)e>^',^ .vr. 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She is among the top cel and include Nora Bonner lists expanding the repertoire coffee and (Margarette) in for the instrument. sandwich "To Forgive, afterglow, (248) Divine." 988-7049. mat PBOTH st wm CANTwnx Flattering face ,^*«** ti\. SATURDAY '.;#' . v)',. redefines JSifi? -e^P s- .# m '•••& y i M •fe classical music 0 #•' 9 •0 M * ifMr ?r ,m 0' 0 0 / T Mi. boundaries 10 £ r * f BY FRANK PROVENZANO 1 .9 STAFF WRITER / [email protected] ecomm.net '••":»'•: V The resemblance between cellist •Sl(auii« IvuisUm and pup-fuuniry singer diva Shania Twain might be more than superficial. Clarkston Village Players Besides sharing obvious physical similarities and a defiantly glamorous Guest conductor Carl St. Clair presents 'Close Ties' -attitude- Rolstnn i-s very muc-h 1 ikt-- leads the Detroit Symphony Twain in redefining the boundaries of Orchestra 8:30 p.m. at Orchestra BY SUSAN B. TAUBER Others in the cast art- Michelle her- musica] genre Hall in Detroit. Concert features STAFF WRITER Roschek and Jvft VoVillia of Rolston will perform in a concert soloist Camellia Johnson, sopra: iitaubcrftoc. homccomm.net Clarkston. Rikki Schwartz and recital Tuesday at tlve Cranbruok no, and includes two works by larkston Village Players is Bob Genes of Waterford, Mary House.. Her program includes sonatas American composer Frank Tiche bringing to its Depot The Beth Skinner and Linda Kille- by LVbussy. Barber and Chopin. li, Tickets are $19-$50. Call (313) C ater a play that will elicit a wald of White Lake and Bill Bai But don't expect Rolstnn, 32. to 576-5111. range of feelings - including pos ley of Auburn Hills. Behind-the- accompany her bow and cello by wear sible hunger pangs,- from the scenes people include producer ing a pleasantly indistinguishable audience. Don Foster of Waterford and set monocolored gown. Or a neatly pressed The play, "Close Ties,** takes designer Holly Stephens, also of and urbane expression, place in the kitchen of a family Waterford. If some think a half-century of coun matriarch's summer home. Stage "This is an extremely good Trinity House try music tradition* were tough barri- manager Joanne Anderson of play. It's a powerful drama with a e'r POPULAR MUSIC IC08Qyi BT 9nTOAIfDt ANCOLYN CA80U •working as part of Second City's improvisationai comedy troupe, and they formed the band. Park was swrwiim named for the building in which they lived/Detroit's Park Avenue Hotel. About a year and a half ago, the A name like "Park; A Rock Band" doesn't leave band solidified its cast of characters adding Bartels much to the imagination, but the Detroit based band and drummer Doug Walsh into the mix With a regu is anything but a predictable bunch lar Monday night gig at Th*' Town Pump, on the first Donl confuae Park with the Detroit Htreet of the **** Michigan Optra floor of the building, and by completing two CDs nine narne, or the lu»h, green playground that Tfmtnpremu* fffertftcr/ within a three year period, the band has worked come« to miitd with any mention of the word Just an aptrn starring Andrea quickly to build it« reputation in the Metro area, giv» U># bAtHi« li«t*n. Bwti&Dinyc* Orate* (t "Musically we attempt to com *1 tik« a lot of fire and passion." *aid Chuck B«r BpADIf* bine different styles of music turtd), Ttng Huang and tel», Park"! baaaist and a former Garden City resi . together, find new sounds," said ChriM^rSMdanbrand dent. "We try to groove a» hard AS possible at all A ROCk B*fMl Punk, classifying the group's at tft* Detroit Opera JHaum time*" Perhaps it's jimt that explosive energy that music as a sort of pop-rock tSS6 Broadway, DttraU. brought the band together in the first place, tYrfotPUwetB ajkmi&atur- . Park'i guitarist 4-,-,- The Observer & £cc«»fHc/FHUBSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 ——*> Boundaries frompageEl frompafeEl Humor prom page El Ik addition to recently record closely followed. She made her album, last summer, but returns good night, a litti* bit of every decisions. A graduate of South- IRovtvlngtiioiMiiibor- ing short pieces for cello and New York debut in Town Hall at to the road this month. The thing happens and it works field Christian High School, pumo, RoUton has collaborated 16, and has appeared in recital album is described as a combina wall." Dunham is a screen writer him •trip In Trinity Hou*o with a choreographer oh a dance, at the most prestigious concert tion of Zappa freakout, prog-rock But Park: A Rock Band, hasn't self He appreciates the subtle has boon a thaJltnge. and a fttmmaker and percuasion- halls in. the world. She has also symphony and rock-opera paro stripped itself completely of its nuances Neaxy has written into Actors in th# first play iat on musk for a video entitled, recorded with the London PhU- dy And the band is known for its theatrical skin. The band per the play. "Smokm* f-hoka." will work bottmittw harmonia Orchestra, pianist ability to induce a party at any formed in a musical comedy, "Like any good play, it has "I'd like to expand the reper Mean em presaler and Angela given moment. Catchi&g Park "Garage," at Hamtramck's Plan something to say: It's almost a •c*n*t in th« spring toire (lor the cello) because that Hewitt live is an unpredictable experi et Ant Theatre. The shew, co- tragic comedy," said Dunham means that I'm evolving as a Rolaton last appeared at Cran- ence, according to band mem- written by Funk and Nancy Hay- who studied screen writing and play* and Wco vorsa. musician and that I'm contribut brook House in the winter of ben. den, debuted in February 1998. A directing while earning * mas Thomas Malcolm Of son ing to the history of the instru- 1997 as a guest cellist with the "We can jam one song all film version is currently in the ter's degree at Regent University bollsvss tho theater meat" renowned St. Lawrence String night, or stop and start impro works, starring Park as — what in Virginia. He's currently work Since her days as a child prodi Quartet. vised breaks," said Bartels. "On a else — a rock band. "Garage: A ing on a film project that is an belongs to the people gy, Kolston'e career has been Rock Saga" include* a celebrity adaptation of a Ftannery O'Con who do the work. appearance from George Wendt nor short story. (Norm of "Cheers" fame). "On the eve of his high school "It's about a rock band in X&74/ band reunion, he runs into a girl a 25-year story about a garage he always admired. These feel band," said Funk, a Dearborn ings for her have resurfaced. 1 Heights resident. Park will pre* She's in a less-than-happy mar "We're also reaching out to thi vide the music for the movie riage. She starts to have feelings community by bringing in Hart soundtrack, titled "Garage: The for the priest. He's torn between land Theatre Company produc Soundtrack," which is due out his responsibilities to the church tions. The Aixn Arbor play next spring. and his old flame," .wrights also meet here," said •Olson. "We want to be seen as a Not all the band members, Dorothy Dunne plays Rev. resource for the community by however, consider themselves Dolan's housekeeper, a woman meeting a variety of needs, an actors. trying to keep the priest on the outlet far creative expression." "I felt like a fish out of water," straight and narrow path his admitted Bartels. "(For) the live calling requires him to walk. Reviving the membership in Trinity House has been a chal END OF SEASON BLOWOUT! part, we got a lot of material "She's a woman devoted to her from our album. This movie has lenge, Actors in the'first play will church and religion," said Work behind the scenes in thti- kept everyone really busy, espe Dunne, a Livonia resident. "Sud cially Josh.'' spring play, and vice versa. Olson denly she oocs this young priest believes the theater belongs to UP TO NOV. 5-6-7 But moviemaking is on hold grow up and his great potential the people who do the work. 70*/< for the time being as Park sets and now sees an interruption. FRI 12-9 • SAT 10-9 • SUN 10-6 out on a cross-country tour, Millie is a woman who plays by "The theater is holding a mem starting on the West Coast. "We the rules with A great deal of bership' drive so we can get a get to meet people from all over love and commitment to those core group of artists who believe the country, from coast to coast," around her. She has little in what we're doing" said Olson said Funk with anticipation, patience with human frailty. The "We've enhanced the mission 100'S OF VENDORS play is showing even though he's statement that Trinity Housf However, it can be rough get GOLF BALLS • GOLF CLUBS • GOLF BAGS * GOLF APPAREL a priest, he is human. That's exists to enrich and enliven the ting used to touring. "We camp or what the whole play's about - communities of southeastern GOLF SHOES • VACATION PACKAGES • CLUB REPAIR stay with people we meet," he that we'it human". Michigan through brave, truth TRAVEL BAGS > CUSTOMIZED CLUBS • DRIVING NETS said. "We usually don't make any ful and necessary works of art AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! money. It gets kind of difficult At 65, Dunne only recently We integrate faith and art hut But it's kind of an investment. returned to the theater. Moat of v% UI we're not confined to do religious UNBEATABLE SAVINGS ON ANYTHING You gel what you P -mt»> The "BIG 7 ff Freeway Updates Only on 760 AM iiftior Bid on travel packages, housewares, collectlbl gift certificates, and more Shop 24 hours, 7 a week with features like Auto Bid™ convenient local $erv)ce from the expert DPTV Auction team Suppo itDe trott Public Jt^ML^^^m^^d^ f\m v^j^^k^ H^tftF* • y TP i"V^WfOrf-§ji • ^^••'^^^^^^•••J^SjpP* • -.«•***/• ^^^ToweredbyV E R 10 : ; - ; .--:\> .:; :..4 Lllnp^ ^tm^^^mmmmm^^^mmmmt^mmmmmmm The Observer & EccentricftWhAOAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 ** Bocelli's appearance, MOT's 'Werther' create spectacle beyond stage Michigan Opera Theatre pre anticipation surrounding Andrea opera world- For a debut, Bocelli's perfor a stirring demonstration of the icize when considering the sheer sents "Werther,9 an opera starring Bocelli. making his North, Ameri On an exceptionally warm mance was more hype than power and subtly of a trained guts required for Bocelli to Andrea Bocetli, Denyc'e Graves, can opera debut had stirred a night in late October, the open rewarding. Unfortunately, it soon voice and charismatic stage pres undertake the demanding role of Ying Huang and Christopher grand spectacle, even by opera ing of "Werther," starring the became clear that Bocelli's softly ence. Werther. And perhaps equally Schaldanbrand. Music by Jules standards. world-famous Italian tenor in modulated, fragile tenor was bet Like a bright jewel Ln the Octo impressive is Bocelli's willing- Massenet. Conducted by Steven Nearly 50 critics from around the lead, had the cosmopolitan ter captured in the confines of ber tlffght, the promise of nett to broaden hia htmtons, and Mercurio. Directed by Mario Cor- the world showed up in down feel of a historic performance- either an amplified stage or a "Werther" is reflected early in bring along an Adoring public to radi. town Detroit I^ocal media talk- Partly because of hia wide inter recording studio. the third act as Graves and the melodramatic spectacle' Performances at 8 p.m. Satur ing-heads put on tuxedos and national popularity and partly At times, Bocelli's voice was Huang share the spotlight known as opera. day Nov. 6. and Friday, Nov. 12; conducted interviews in the because of the obvious challenge overshadowed by Julea Graves vocal girth invofcea the Thus, in many ways, Bocelli's 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Detroit Opera opera house lobby. And the for a blind singer to perform the Massenet's music. And for a por depth of her-pain over desperate mere presence on the Detroit House, 1526 Broadway, Detroit. streets outside the opera house difficult dramatic role, there was trayal of an impulsive, love-at- ly loving a mah she can never Opera House Btage it in itself an Tickets $55-$250. Call (313) 237- were filled with pedestrians a palpable rooting for Bocelli to all-cost romantic caught in a marry. And Huang's vocal dex unqualified success, and a SING, or TicketMaster (248) 645- walking in the brilliant light cast succeed. Swooning females could tragic tailspin of unattainable terity is a delightful reprieve reminder that MOT Managing 6666, by the massive towers of the •be heard, and eager supporters love, Bocelli was altogether too from the syrupy melancholy. Director David DiChiera is one nearby under-construction Com- frequently applauded encourage emotionally restrained to be Yet perhaps in the end, the of the most creative and persua BY FRANK PROVENZANO erica Park, ment. believable. knight that rode atop a white sive forces in the opera world. STAFF WRITER Without a doubt, Bocelli's Of course, when it comes to While the pacing and endless horse arrived for another pur To think that more and more fproveoiatio904.homecoiiiin.net debut must be considered among critically dissecting MOT's dirges of "Werther" is at times pose, After all, MOTs "Werther" people are talking about opera the operatic events of the year, "Werther" and Bocelli's perfor . tiresome, the performances of just wja&n't about opera. There and the future of downtown Right up until he arrived on not just for the Michigan Opera mance it depends on how success mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves was, no doubt, a higher agenda Detroit's theater distrkt should the Detroit Opera House stage .Theatre, but in the international is defined. and soprano Ying Huang provide In the end, there's little to crit n't be underestimated, sitting atop a white horse, the The Heidi Chronicles' has message of honesty and hope St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild of who is compassionate, loyai, Chris Steinmayer is the outra Heidi to admit she is offended by jUst minor afterthoughts but the friendship seemed plausible, Cranhrook presents "The Heidi kind, non-vengeful, and a good geous but arrogant magazine Fran's sexual orientation. When prominent main characters "The Heidi Chronicles" is not Chronicles," by Wendy Wasser- listener. Heidi is a person who publisher Scoop Eosenbaum. The that doesn't happen, Fran ver MacDonald plays the most just another coming of age look stein, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, believes in her friends, even two of them completely overpow bally attacks Heidi. touching scene in the show atAmericanfadsandfanciee.lt Nov. 4-6, at 400 Lone Pine Road, when they are so wrapped up in er Heidi in the TV interview, not Jill is an overly self-conscious between the homosexual Peter is a simple but profound, satin* between Cranbrook and Lahser their own lives that they are allowing her any opportunity to American sweetheart "cup cake" and Heidi While there.is no cal, compassionate, pensive, roads, Bloomfield Hills. Shuttle insensitive to her needs. Smith respond to any questions. type who wants to be in the fore romantic relationship between light-hearted play for those who service available from Christ reveals Heidi's hurt and pain. The brilliant Peter uses little front of this newest fad, women's them these two characters, like entertainment with a mes- Church parking lot across from Mark Nathanson -directs this jibs to make April's ignorance liberation, but doesn't really i Smith and MacDonald) make sage of honesty and hope. the theater. Tickets $12, seniors play about women's lib in a more apparent. During all of this want to alter her comfortable and students $10. Call (248) 644- straightforward manner making Watson plays an overdone April position in society. Becky is a 0527. the emphases more widespread with an interpretation that high school student from a bro than one of just women's issues. brings out the amusement in the ken home living with a difficult MARY JANE DOERR The characters are normal, entire satirical scene. boyfriend. The scene is wittily SPECIAL WRITER everyday people portrayed in a Watson also plays the lesbian written and played out with a great deal of naturalness. Amy Lynn Smith makes such subtly satirical manner that, Fran who has- a chip on her SKAHNG an engaging lecturer as profes while not uproariously hilarious, shoulder. This adorable snippet All of the 13 scenes in the sor Heidi Holland talking about is quietly tunny. Linda Parker of American life in the 1970s show are orienltu toward timjui SPECTACULAR 16th century women artists in Watson plays April, a stupid TV takes place in Ann Arbor. Fran is national events - Nixon's presi Sat. November 6th, 730 pm the opening of scene of St. Dun- interviewer who reviews the in a women's rap group made up dency, John Lennon's death, the ^rmntry'R «sncial changes through of Heidi, her friend Susan AIDS crisis, Reaganonomics - all Featuring The Harteelfe DLtlLl O 1 lltailC \^U1»\J Wl VJiciil- meshed together with a nostalgic brook's "The Heidi Chronicles" the lives of the three prominent (played by Marnie H. Diehm), revue of American pop music TICKETS ^7 that her lecturing should garner main characters in a 1982 televi Jill (played by N'icole Stacey) sion program. and .Becky >. played-ny Jiii D, played during many uf vh^ VIP TICKETS *3CT more interest in the subject. This ;: : scenes. • ' ; ""'yS; ';.~.JJ?? '-'rr. i \.>fr; illustrated mini-course in art Scott MacDonald is the gay Rossi. pediatrician Ptfter Petrone and Fran is waiting for newcomer The men in this show are not r 'C\ : •' *•*&> >'.s rjc- A >-'i»-":.*>!*"T. ^ *V" history is part of playwright "* ••:•• .',, . i"W - »"..7 —.."'-•.•••; •'.*••{? i-: Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer -" .-'^w!"::? :>-;$ :•* '.•" '^..3'. ".;"'t^l"t.-r"''" Prize winning theatrical view of In Association With •..,.•;. ':.i '-.:*c '•:• '•'* ' J^-" ...... -V^'i^B' Americanisms since 1960. :-^-1-:^:--1. JT.- :-* '•:&'• .'*'\.J f-'^ZS The series of 13 scenes portray '.'.'•/.Sri' t' "- ' #^. ,^-:.., '*•'•'• 0 :.J(TV". . and satirize women's issues over 94J ..>: • .r.j-*'- • : •• \'~ .". "V "'•• ..-^.,.-r" the last 40 years, from Miss ^M MEMPMUMQKE 0&OL Crane's high school dances to Ml.t!Mfil:jt|t|H radical feminine demonstrations. TIC Blues Bands of Though seemingly a one-issue .D«troit compe%Xng, play (women's rights), St, Dun- for thousands or ston's version is a touching, more dollars worth L ^^^JM"""*- universally conceived nostalgic of sear fromL *»^ Support tyM«m • Wwy™ m look at baby boomers, flower companies HUB: lmt.p^tdwt dfpd O^t * WMMAnd. Ml BATTLES!!! Ch*0p h Bu*iwy On Company - W"* Honor. M> children and the now generation PHttul Th«»ln<»i UiBmmg - aouthff XI Mi Ztfy**. ,. »now >pooo«n ~~"^ ~ from thti graaaiuots up. • ' Crmly B«r* t Pl©»<"fc«<* E»cn«f>g« • *«r» Ml yr^ Parrtit* Bulldarm - *»»ti*od Ml As the series of episodes in Podtum 5»Mt»r» GMrOtf CtT> Ml tfj* Br«tcn«r ewctne W*yn«, Ml Heidi's life are presented, Heidi W»4ln«w Qrvup 'nc and her friends change their ori w entation from idealism to politi cal radicalism.to militant femi November 7 nism, and end up fully commit at Memphis Smoke ted to '80s materialism. NMter4 In AO/II 3ti, Uiln mi \\ Through three decades of the \i%v% tar* ?M«n story, Heidi moves from being a toidsuis Lir« ftt-'.2?s'; women's rights activist to earn Butlw Twns ing a Ph.D. in art history and \\\ Timi Btuit Bind becoming a world wide expert on Uu« Writ TNtM Howe Rd. • Wayne iicitAJ^^'- t-hc ."•.iTf1'^ women artists in history. Society S*n4s itirt at 9:00 • Ko :avsr and major national events do not t>r> ' ';•••- ^«;?:. • •-'^"^5.:.,:- influence her even as she is G«tv Cent* SoitMttM • 21555 torttwntlM'Wf». • *etart« 12*d 13 Mile * StHithtaM, Ml • 244-354-8075 \L.0S:?J>*±>.. ^^721-7400 affected by the changes in soci GrtarCMt* RotwUi * 31539 fiuttotAvtltu t • ttostvifli, III • 810-296-^161 ety. • sitar^Mtif baton • 3941S Ford Hud • Cartofl Twa. Ml • 734-844-0(0« In these character changes V-ZcKwr Tn» Vui i II O I I I) A Smith excels. She plays a Heidi A Lifetime Of Customer Service .'hdiii.') Dickens ' ', ; \ i » , : >. A MEADOW BROOK THEATRE a star-spangled musical extravaganza! )^ vT^aroI ^ OCT 20 jvL«pti.i.l .iPij ^^n^ii'U h\ l.hifii". Solii THROUGH November 20—December 26 NOV 14 Meadow Brook ttwas tWandanrw Century dawned - TN Theatre Ativan Century fi!i«j *!fh UaktifiJ i:invrrsjn T gtifKJ'drenms. inwigunt iWVviiornl Thi-atrf hflpev k'p iram Wijh and For tickets call ttw f>ct wv, sound tf Mcrim? r the Box Office Y(MK wlw family w»H <:hff 'R^slfy'' *k>r*Cj w^h T^lcfv (248) 577-3300 Rott-Wtt mtrtx M! st*' Anns HHd tformei f mmd Tukcis A\SU ^vailablt' A[ All Tukt'tnustpT i %kn U Qtt'fVfftY TWTVftS TtCWT J captivating, tndeopng''' -.PRRIK1 PFRRmM\MVS"| '^.'.•. I-ICM'.I 'i *' • : ,"' i'i: J1 "I j tatwywflxfcwmJTTWrrfwujwa* \ v.i'iiril.! '( i n,<••-' . > i*1'1 j-- ii\ I !::i.l. i1' l K ','• '• y- !fi SAT., FEB. 5.2000 .*(. j- i" •> ^f •. r-,.j^'. i '!•, ( '." .'M"< y TI \'. i : \ • •, A ' '\ M '-0.,v. --.. •• '; 'F;.ti.!.*V. ; '):•> •'• 1-. *H :1 !«l V; I.U-, l>.":. '• .!'iK) y <'•>.. ON SALE THIS SAT. • 10 AM 377-3300 SPIXIAI F\MU\ niSCOIAtS >iiii(.1ii ' V.. "' 'i y y rv. |-THA>KS(;i\IN(i V1-FKEM) - ; i'-n-dj-l i V. ': ^ '.H. ••• r"; a ; OOtoWTWrry trf#«trtr ^.-¾ J run-i. i V; ' i >• '.*'- r ;»: The Palace Box Office and all M*d* poiifbl* by -•j:,;:-,:,.,. I Vv .: J :*• y - Charge (248)645-6666 .: H [I '11 C\ DAIMIHKCHRYSII k JBm 1'1H\ l.'lr( ,1JN. , >'-. !• *i r*™ & nv ami »!l jK'rffif,Tii«f» •*** The Ob§erver & EccentricfTmjRSDAY, NOVEMBER 4,1999 iHt A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area THEATER UNDER THE STARS GALA 220 MemU, eirmmgham. No cover Benefit for the Detroit Institute of (248) 645-2150 FISHER THEATRE Arts features dinner, dancing and JOHNNY BASSETT ft THE BLUES "Footloose,'" through Now- 14, 8 p.m. \ entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, INSURGENTS Tuesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, at the museum, 5200 . 8:30 p,m. Frfdflyi Nov, 5, at Edison's Sundays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays- Woodward, $400- (313) 833-796¾ 220 Merrill. Birmingham. No cover. Sundays, at the theater in the fisher (248) 645-2150 Building, DetroU. $25-157.50. (24«) FAMILY EVENTS RON BROOKS TRIO 645-6666/(313) 872-1000 9:30 p.m. (-"noey-Satuidoy, Nuv, 5-6. OEM THEATRE BEANIE BABY SHOW Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley Streei. "Escahaba in da Moonlight," a comedy 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, Ann Arbor. Cover $5, (734| 662-8310 by Jeff Daniels, through Feb, 13, 2 p.m. at the Plymouth Cultural Center, FOUR HANDS and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 525 Farmer. $5, $2 ages 4-12, Guitarists Michael Varverakis and Jeff . Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m.'Saturdays, Hartshorn perfoiiTi 8 p.m, fnday, Nov, (734) 455-2110 and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, at the 12, at Borders Books and MUSJC, theater, 33 Madison Ave., Detroit. Farmington Hills.-(248) 737-0110 . (313} 963-9800 CLASSICAL f jazz/ New Age) JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE GEM JAZZ TRIO BRUNCH WITH BACH Performs 7-11 p.m. Fridays Saturdays "The Immigrant'by Mark Harelik, Soprano Gienda Kirkland performs the at the Century Club Restaurant, 333 Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 4-7. music of Gershwin, Debussy and- - Madison Ave.. Detroit. (313; 963-9800 Performances 7:30 p.m, Weclnesday- Mendelssohn. 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. ED QOOCH QUARTET . Thursday and Sunday; 8 p.m. Saturday. 7 at the Detroit institute of Arts, 5200 2 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday; Aaron Woodward. $22, $11 children under 12 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Nov. 12-1.3,- . DeRoy Theatre, lower ievel, Jewish (includes brunch and concert), $5 Bird of Paradise. 207 S. Ashley Street, Community Center, 6600 W. Maole stairwell seating, (313) 833-4005 Arin Afbpr. Cover $5. (734) 662 8310 Road, West Bloomfieid. $15-$25, (248) DETROIT SYMPHONY CIVIC MATT MICHAELS TRIO 788-2900 ORCHESTRA With vocalist Barbara Ware, 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. at Orchestra Wednesday. Nov. 10, at Ron's fire-side COLLEGE Hall, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. $4. $30 Inn, 28937 Warren, east of MiddietxHt for box of six seats. (313) 576-5111 Road, Garden City, $5 cover, (734; SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 762-7756 William Shakespeare's comedy "The Guest conductor Carl St. Clair with JEANNINE MILLER Merchant of Venice," Friday-Saturday, soprano Camellia Johnson 8 p.m, With Vincent Shandor Trio, 9:.30 p,m. Nov. 5-6 for dinner theater ($19), and Thursday-Friday, Nov. 4-5 and 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 19-20, Bird of Friday-Saturday, Nov, 12-13 for theater Saturday, Nov, 6 ($14-$50); Paradise, 207 S. Ashley Street. */•" • .'•• performance only ($8), in the Liberal introduction to Classics series features ' Arbor.'cover $5. (734) 662-8310 Arts Theatre on campus. 18600 Musical Impressionism of ravel and T.S. MONK SEXTET Haggerty. between Six and Seven Mile Debussy 3 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 7 ($22). ThelomouS Wonk's son and hts award roads, Livonia. (734) 462 4596 : at Orchestra Hall. 3711 Woodward. winning combination perform 8 p.m. U-M OPERA THEATRE Detroit. (313) 576-5111 11:30p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, No-,. 17-18. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashiev - "Susannah," 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, UVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Street, Ann Arbor. Tickets $20 Nov. 11-13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, A concert spotlighting a "Salute to advance..(734; 662-8310 or (2-18: 64F> at the Power Center, Ann Arbor. $18, 20th Century Music" 7:30 p.m. 6666 "•'• $14, $7 students. (734) 764-0450 Saturday, Nov. 13, at Churchill High MARKMOULTRUP WSU HK1BERRY School Auditorium, 8900 Newourgh, 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Sdisc-i's "Merchant of Venice." 8 p.m. Friday- north of Joy Road. Livonia. $lt>. $10 220 Merrill. Birmingham. No cover •Saturday, Nov. 5-6. and 2 p.m. students/Children. (734) 421-1111 or Saturday, Nov. 6;."Some Amencans (734) 464-2741 (248)645-2150 » l. ,; , >',!• i|i. M r+ m.i .,._••_ ^ _i_ I" _* * U. _. PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY SHAHIDA NURULLAH rttrtyou, f»i>v; J.* nnwugrp l«m. v, tiL iftt ORCHESTRA 8:30 p.m, l-riaay. Nov. 7. ai. Ediwr'i s theater 4743 Cass, Detroit, $11-$18. Bartok. Bach, Barber and Beethoven 220 Merrili, Birmingham No cove- (313)577-2972 (jBi'fiJuViiwj ijy u •£ urCMbSifn, VivtiMi^v 12481645-2150 WSU STUDIO THEATRE Juliana Athayde and the St, Kenneth's QARY SCHUNK Two, one-act plays, "Rags and Old Iron" Handbell Choir. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 4, at rdisor \ and 'Day of Absence." 8 p.m. Thursday- 13, at St. Kenneth Church. $12, $10 220 Merrill. Birmingham. No cou" Saturday through Nov. 6, downstairs at seniors, (734) 451-2112 (248)645-2150 the HiHberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Ave., ST. CLAIR TRIO JANET TENAJ TRIO Detroft. $&.$8. (313) 577-2972 8 p.m, Sunday, Nov. 7 at St. Regis Featuring Sven Anderson, piano a no Catholic Church, corner of Lahser and Kurt Kryhnke, udiii, 11.30 a.in. io ^ COMMUNITY p.m. Sundays, at Fishbone's THEATER Lincoln, south of Maple., Bloomfieid Hills. $20. $12 students. Restaurant. 29244 Northwesteir-H^y AVON PLAYERS Southfield. (248) 351 29^b "Wait Until Dai*," 8 p.m. Thursday. PAUL VENT1MIGUA — Saturday, 2-p-m. Sunday-. Nov. 5-7, and g»oi»s/gwr»TO ;5.pjn. Thursday. Nov. 11 at Edison v Nov. 11-13, at the playhouse, 1185 JIM PARAVANTE' —aaaaBBa^aaBBaBaaBaaaaS * COMPANY i 220 Merrill, Birmingham. No cover Tienken Road, Rochester Hills. $13 Greetings; Andrea Bocelli (left), and Christopher Schaldenbrand of Farming- "Frank Sinatra Tribute." 8:30 p.m, to (248)645-2150 ' (248) 608-9077 midnight, Fridays-Saturdays through URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY CLARKSTON VILLAGE PLAYERS ton Hills star in Michigan Opera Theatre's production of "Werther" an opera November, at Andiamo Italia West. BUDSON • "Close Ties" by Elizabeth Diggs opens 8 by Jules Massenet, at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway. Performances 6676 Telegraph Road at Maple, With Dan Kolton, 9 p.m. to 1230 a.n Bloomfieid HHIa. (248) 865-9300 ' Thursdays at Forte, 201 S. Woodward p.m. Friday, Nov, 5, 7;30 p.m. are set for 8p.m. Saturdayt Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 12; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Thursdays Nov. 11 and 18 ($10), and 8 Ave., Birmingham. No cover 21 and p.m. Fridays-Saturdays,.Nov, 5-6, 12-13 14. Tickets $654250. Call (313) 237-SING, or TicketMaster (248) 645-6666. AUDITIONS older. (248) 594 7300 and 19-20 (Si2); at the Depot Theater, See review on Page E3. ED WELLS 4861 White Lake Road, Clarkston, 248- CLARKSTON VtUAOE PLAYERS The pianist performs 5:309:30 p.:'-.. ,^625^8811- -••'.— Auditions for "Weekend Comedy" by Thursdays, at the Century Club FARMINGTON PLAYERS Jeanne and Som Boorick 6:30 p.m. Restaurant, 333 Madison Ave., Detroit. 'The Women," a comedy by Cfare Booth THE ACTORS'COMPANY Adams at Walton, Rochester Hills. Free. son with "The Women," weekends Sunday. Nov, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, • 13137963-9800 Luce, 8 p.m. Friday&Saturdays, Nov. 5- Neil Simon's "Broadway Bound." 3 p.m. (248) 816-8791 through Nov. 27. (248) 553-2955 for Nov. 8, $5 audition fee, at the Depot GEORGE WINSTON 6,12-13. 19-20, 26-2? and Thursday. Friday-Saturday. Nov. 12-13 and 19-20, BEANIE BABY SHOW ticket information, Theater, For performances Jan. 7-8, 12- The pianist performs 7;30 p.m. Nov. 18, and 2 p.m.. Sundays, Nov. 7, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 14 and 21, at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 7, at FESTIVAL DE LAS AMERICAS 15, 20-22. (248) 666-3094/(248} Thursday. Nov. 11, at The Ark 316 S 14 and 21. at the theater 32332 W. 12 the Livonia Redfwd Theatre, 15138 the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 G p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, dinner at 7 674^886 Mam, Ann Arbor, $31, $25 arid: $10.50, Mile, west of Orchard Lake Road, Seech Daly, south of Five Mile, Redfdrd, Farmer. $5. $2 ages 4-12. (734> 455- p.rrr, with music by Salvador Torres and MEN'S BARBERSHOP CHORUS (734)'.763-TKTS/(248). 645 6666 farmington Hills. $12. (248) 553-2955 $14, $12 students/seniors^ (248) 988- 2110 his Mariachi, also Samuel Del Real and Looking for singers, auditions not 7032 ,- DETROIT PUPPET THEATER his international Orchestra and required but ability to sing on key is FIRST THEATRE GUILD WORLD, MUSIC TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE Maria Mikheyenk singing Russian Dimension tatiha from Detroit, at Laurel understood. (313) 278-1078 "Brigadoon," 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 and To Forgive, Divine," a comedy Romance Songs, 8 p.m.. Friday, Nov. Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft, Livonia. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS COMPANY OF STRANGERS Nov. 5; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. ;' 19, at the theater. 25 E. Grand River, $75, $70 advance. (248) 960- SPECTACULAR 9:30 p.m. Friday-SBtufday. Nov 5-6. by Jack Neary, 8 p.m. Fridays- : . 30-31, and Sunday Nov, 7; and 8 p.m. Detroit, (313) 961-7777' ' • ' 0308/(734) 416 1199/(734) 453- Open auditions for children ages 8-14 Cowley's Old Village Inn: Grand Rivf Saturday, Nov. 6, Knox Auditorium, Saturdays, Nov. 5-6,12.-13,1&-20 GUITAR SHOW 9428 for a walk-on role 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Farmington Road. Farmington 1669 W. Maple Road, Birmingham. and 26-27, and 3 pro, Sundays, 10 a.m.- to 6 o.m. Saturday, Nov; 6, FINE ARTS'AUCTION Nov. 10, at the Fox Theatre: Must (248)474 5941 Tickets *8 adults. $5 students and Nov-7,14, 21 and 28, pay what until 5 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 7, at the Conducted by Park West Gallery of make reservation by noon Friday, Nov, 5 PIETRO PETTROLO seniors. (248) 644-2087, Ext. 151. you can preview 8 p.m, Michigan State Fairgrounds, Woodward Southfield to benefit the Ecumenical "(313) 471-31288- For performances dur Strolling tenor with accordion ptayer, Seniors admitted free 2 p.m. Saturday, and 7 1/2 Mile Road, Detroit, $10. Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies, 4- ing the spectacular Nov. 26-Dec, 30. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 5-6, at Andiamn Oct. 30. Thursday, Nov. 4, at the theater, (248)546-7447 7 p.m. Sunday. Nov 21. at the Botsford RIDOEDALE PLAYERS Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile, west of van JACK-IN-THE-BOX PRODUCTIONS 38840 W. Six Mile, between PHOTOflRAPHiCA Inn Coach House, Farmington Hills. Auditions for the mystery 'Deathtrap" Dyke, Warren, (810) 268-3200 ;Lunatics, Lovers and Poets," an Haggerty and 1-275, Livonia. Michigan Photographic Historical $15.(248) 557-4522 7:30 p.m, Monday. Nov. 8, at the ther ' evening of scenes and monologues from $10, $3 Sundays. (734) 464-6302 Society trade show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FORGOTTEN HARVEST COMEDY ater; 205 W. Long lake between prays by William Shakespeare, 8 p.m. FOLK/BLUE GRASS Sunday, Nov. 7 at the.Novi Community NWHT UvernoW and Crooks, Troy. (810) 677- ajajajaajajMajajaajjjajajajjajaMajaia^ Friday-Saturday, Nov. 5-6, at University Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile, west of Nov* The benefit for hunger relief stars , 2077 DANHAZLETT Of MIcftjgaivDeaftxjrh's School of DINNER THEATER Road: S3. (313) 882-1113 American Comedy Awards winner for THEATRE BUILD OF UVONIA 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 7, also hiues. « Management Auditorium B, Evergreen BACI THEATRE S.S. EDMUND FITZGERALD , Best Femaie.Stand Up Performer REDPORD •legend Robert Jones and-multi instru Ro«d. between Ford Road and Michigan 'Flanagan.'* Wake." 8-p.m, Thursdays- SERVICE Kathleen Madigan, 8 p.m. Saturday. J s searching for directors, choreogra mentalist Betsy Beckerman. at The. Ave; ami 8 p.m. Friday Saturday, Nov. Friday*. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturdaysf 11 ajn, Sunday. Nov, 7, at Mariners' Nov. 13, at Music Hall, Detroit. S25 on phers, musical directors, and alt others Ark. 316 S, Main. Ann Arbor. 12-13. at the- Livonia Civic Center and 2 p.m,,and 6 p.m. Sundays ($25 Church. 170 E, iefferson, Detroit, (313) up, (248) 350-3663 interested in musical comedy theater: Performance caps off series o< ^orK *u*tOf*Mns, 32777 Five Miie; east of Thursdays, and Sundays, and $30. 259-2206 GUARDIAN ANQELS BENEFIT Call (313) 631-0654 for information, or shop residencies in Ann Arbor school. Farmingfon. $40, $7 seniors/students, Friday*SatUfday«), and "Tony n' Tina's W1U> GAME DINNER 7 p".m. Friday. Nov, 12, swing night deliver resumes and letters Of interest All ages welcome, $10. $5 student K S6high school students. (734) 797- Wedding," at 40 w. Pike. Pontiac. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdaiy, Nov, 4, at wit-hthe Johnny Trudetl 17 piece Big to the Theatre Guild, 15138 Beech 12. (734),761-1800/(248)'674-4610 •' •' JACK • (246)743-8668/(248)645-6666 Northvilte Manor & Busnwood Gotf Band, six-course Italian gourmet- dinner,, Daly, across from the Township Hall in BRUCE ULES tMMJtftAtC PLAYERS FAMILY OWNER THIAT1II COUrae, 3940 Own Rpvin, west o* at Andtemo Italia. Warren. S50 (248) Redford. .Presents hts one-man show 'The Ghost •Jest a Second," 8 p.m. FrWeys- With tt>e Magic Carpet Thaatra, an Haggerty Road between Five and Six 58&1222 YOUTH COMPCTmON of Woodie Guthne Returns* 7 p.m. Saturdays. Nov. M, 12-13 and 19-20. evartng of interacti*a oraaantafion* of MH«..$50, (734) 42D0144 GUY FAWKES BALL the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra is Friday. Nov, lj; at the Swords into and 3 pun. Sundays, Nov. 14 and 21. ait favorita cWJdran'i afbrtaa and poatry: WINE MAKER DINNER 6:30 p.m Saturday;Nov. 6, si the looking for contefttant* for Its Youth Plowshares Peace Center &'Gallery. 33 the piaytwyea, 205 W. long lake. »t>efa you can bacoma part of tha CeWbrata the cuisine of France *vJ iha Crentarook *f» ""'tWfn iao* M Competition to oe held in December at E.Adams, east of Woodward. Detroit tatwadn thrtmor* and Crooks, Troy, 1 action, T-p-m. Tuitday, Nov. 9(doof» releaae of the 199ft Nouveati Woodward. 8loomfjei mmmmmmammm \ The Obterver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 **i tJ^U'^'.^&ii ?.: '.,^.OTIOIT', Vv^r^w i<"J** FftF^f A'l-^f'iJsgW Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casota; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Continued from previous page (folk/pop/rock) 9 p.m. Thursday, November 4, Maftic Huron, Pontiac All ages. Tickets (rAb) -, AQUA8ATS Stick. Majestic Theatre Center. Detroit. JUNIOR BROWN $12.50 <313) 961-MELT or KOKO TAYLOR Hail. 6S2S Waverjy, Dearborn Hts. S3, With The Hippos, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. IB in advance. 18 and over. (313) 833 7 pdi, Syr»day, Nov. 7, Magiv Bag, www.%lme*t.corn 10 p:m. WtftdfieKJas'. Dec 1. M«mpW* (313) 561-8389/(248) 471 2963 20, The Shorter, 431 E. Congress. 9700 (garage punk) 22920 Woodward Ayenue FerndaJe. BRENDAN PERRY Smoke, 100 S. Main Street. Royal Oak. STARDUST BALLROOM DEATH m VEGAS Detroit All ages. Tickets $10. {313) Tickets $30 on saie now. (248i 544- With Kristin Hefify $ p.m. Tiiwday. Nov. Tickets $10. < 24«) 543-4300 (Wues) Dance parties 9 p.m. Fridays, lessons 9€1 MELT or www.961melt.com With DJs Paul Hoart and Richard 3030 9, St Andrews Hall, 431 E Congrvss. « DEREK TRUCKS BAND also available, at trie dance studio AUSTIN LOUNGE UZARDS Fearless, S p,rn, Monday, Nov. 22, St KGB Detroit. AH age*. Tickets $18 8 p.m. Tburaday, Nov. 11. Magtc Bag, 28651 Northwestern Hwy.. Southfield. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Soutrrfieid Andrews HatL 431 E. Congress, Detroit; 9 p:m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. Oxford Inn advance/*2l day of show. (313) 961 22920 Woodward Avenue. F«fnd«e. $8.(248)336-5678 Center for the Arts, 24350 Southfield All ages. Ticket* $10. (313) 961-MELT Tavern. 43317 E. Grand Rives, Novi MELT or www.96lmett.com Tickets $10 advance. i2«8j 544-3030- Roa ** The Obmtrver & EccuntricfTmJBSDA'Y, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 'The Bachelor' is cute, but don't stand in line for him BY KKEur WYUONIK grandfather (Peter Ustinov) is riage - or lose your $100 million (Brooke Shields), Jennifer 1925 Buster Keaton film "Seven STAPTWRmi anxious for Jimmie to get mar inheritance. RlOpel I©, and liana (Marian Chances," the story of a con ried and start having children. In a panic, Jimmy who has firmed bachelor who has. 24 kwygonik» ^X ^MMyuiMAiiaitiitiMitiliil mmmmmmmmmmmmmamm *3 The Observer A Ecctntric/TmmViAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 ••If ,-1- Live goes the distance, comes to BY SltPHANIE ANGKLYN CABQLA thi* entire ihow around the which he co-wrote with singer rate* -,-i STAfT WRTTKR world. The single greatest chal Ed Kowalczyk and bassist And kick)*: scasola#o<;!homecomm. net lenge of being on the road U Patrick Dahlheimer. "I think Taylor on „. Growing up him is (left keeping the energy intact. We that's the Live theme song. It'B no secret that Live is made to right) How does one measure "The lead a pretty eccentric life J That's what we've been trying to up of a group of friends. To each Distance to Here?" sleep through most of the day, do." other they are more than a band. bassist For York Pennsylvania's pride, eat a little something. Go to the Taylor also shared a special Taylor explains: "It's a pleasure Patrick Live, it's measured with a gym. Try and get myself focused affinity for "Run To The Water." writing songs with these guys. Dahlheimer, healthy dose of heart .and.encap for the show." Afterwards, the "I don't know what it is about We were truly boyhood friends. singer sulated in a fourth album sure to band adds in some "late night that song. I just find a feeling of To see Ed's development into a Edward satisfy fans and newcomers frolicking." "I have to see some inner peace. Aghh. I love them songwriter, watch the natural Kowalczyk, alike, Guitarist ('had Taylor thing in the town I'm in. Then all." maturity, it invigorates me." drummer phoned in from the road — Mexi we jump on the bus or airplane He compares the recording of Chad Gracey co City to be exact • on Oct, 27 to the next city. The energy the album to a rollercoaater ride. Taylor on ... The state of to chat about.the new album and needs to be there,*" It started as a slow process, but rock V roll and guitarist Live's world tour. The following , Chad Taylor. then took ft turn. The rollercoast- "I would say Live's approach to are his thoughts: Taylor on ... The distance er headed downhill and took on a They'll liven to here" music is to remain pure and hon up the State Taylor on ... The road life of its own "It rolled with the est. Not to rely on a definition of It took the band two years to speed of gravity," he explained. a category or genre like rock and Theatre for a "It's wonderful," he said of complete about 30 Songs for the The: ride is available in stores roll. .What U rock and roll now is sold out Mexico City where Live per- new album, said Taylor. "We now: thirteen sneak-peeks into music based on a kindred spirit crowd Nov. formed the night before. "It's our weeded that down to 13. It's a the sunshine of Live. of sharing emotion purely and JO. first trip down here. We're very very uplifting, bright, positive honestly in a way that has no ercited. We played a show last album. A 180 degree turn from Taylor on... Performing limitations. To me I see it as night. It's interesting to hear 'Secret Samadhi.' As a band "All our shows have been the being an endless category." several thousand non-English For mare Live check the Web at we're in a very bright spot. I most energetic, insane...it's What can be found in his CD Taylor on .., Life speaking people shouting lyrics uuu.friendsofJti'e.com for video . would sum it up as (he slightly almost like a gospel experience. I player these days? Chances are "I'm living life one day at a at you. It's absolutely amazing." clips or to hear the album before pauses) sunshine. I really hon think the music elevates people you'll run across some of his time. When you have tour A slightly giddy Taylor claims he you buy iL If you don't haw tick- estly think 'The Distance to higher and higher, it comes over favorites; Johnny Cash. Willie events, vou get wrapped up in ioves louring. Since Live wiii be tris id the bond's soid oui Not: 10 Here" returns to the urgency of to the Stage and we give it right Nelson Billie Holiday (if he's in a day-to-day functions..,1 enjoy on tour for th*- next yenr and a shou- at the Stat? Theatre tn .[ *older material like I 'Throwing back. IVe never felt the instant romantic mood), or Talking every moment of every day and half, he bettor UP sure, Detroit, that'll be the closest dU- '•; Copper' and 'Mental Jewelry,*' attachment (like I have with) Heads, But Taylor tends to stay leave^everything. else to. the tence you'll tome to Lii't; this •• "It takes a long time to take His favorite tracks include The Distance to Here.' Usually it open to all kinds of music. future" "They Stood Up For Love" — takes an album months to satu ttrne around.. Homegrown: Support your local music scene So you say you're in a rock Ash Can Van Gogh, was her want everyone to have time, package. Information is key And thing for everyone willing to lend out and see a band, any band" band. And you want to hear your favorite. "I loved them. I saw have a little piece of the show." don't forget about the general an ear. Do it tonight, song On the radio'.' Good luck. them struggle so much." Brown Listeners who've tuned in lately public. Hand out flyers on street, "Detroit will never be a Seat Ltxten for KW/v Bryu'-n on 88 7 With so many places the band, as a top reason have been exposed to the likes of send.out mailer and e-mailers to tle." said Brown. "There are so FM *HX Radio Windsor-Detroit •a new bands and for creating "The Homeboys The Lanternjack. Roundhead, fans and friends. During perfor many different bands There s ," -U/ (i rn a.in'kdays with Dean. UU ":- *L.. ..J,., irvno- 17-„~- -,„J fV-^- t>„„ *„J X- -*'- „, . . ... ; , --C- .. ,...(. >.• . , I : . • i 11\ v-». j u*m :..;— - n,.._'.! A'V71 £V7 U11U V(UCtlJ UCt, /-KilU f i,AlclLO mances,--arinouuce WucTi d IJ u iMV<..|i.Mtiia. n\j\r\A- • unun Ml tn^; COUJ J*7h/va, iiiuAit, IKH ¢- v •"THi IHtlDtR* WILL PIN YOU TO YOUR MAT. . ftlVfTlNO SUSPIMftl... DYNAMtfl PlftrORMAMCIt, ' STRAFING WIT AND DRAMATIQ PROVOCATION,..- P*:n •-*»«-! «»OLL:»K3 STONE "ITS AN ALL THE PRESIDENT 6 MEN' IN WMJCH DEEP THROAT TAKES CENTER STAGE. 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TO^N SHOWCASE ';: *; " SHOWCASE P: SHOWCASE ,-iA*,..-^ j1 SHOSHOWCASW E • - SMOWf ASF l ^WOW(«\l NUIMIHU Tfc« Observer & EccentricftnUBSHAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 Jack Dunleavy's Grill brews Irish charm BY HENfcS 6K0GLUND 8WT WWTKB r«kogtumM>o«.hott««o WHAT'S COOKJWG Send items for consideration in lais Village with the grilled ticipate. At least 600 guests are i between Six and Seven Mile by gourmet cuisine Tin- cost is Mott Children's Hospital. Over What's Cooking to Keely Wygo- salmon crepe hors d'oe.uvres. expected to attend, paying $20 a Roads J in Livonia is open for $3,Vper person. Call < 734' 462- 300 different wines will be avail ' nik, Entertainment Editor, Entree choices include Supreme person for the chance to sample lunch TuesdayrFnday. The 4422 for luiVirroatinri/reserva- able for tasting, accompanied by- . Observer & Eccentric Newspa de Volaille (breast of chicken; or the best of area restaurant food. restaurant, operated by School tions. food from Ann Arbor's most pop pers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Petite Filet Mignon aux Duxelle Tickets will cost $25 at the door craft College's renowned Culi Annual Madrigal Dinners ular restaurants General admis MI 48150. To fax, (734) 591-7279 (small grilled fillet stuffed with if you wait until the day of the nary Arts Department, serves a 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. sion tickets are $50 per person or e-mail kuygonik® oe. diced mushrooms) and served event. Participating restaurants variety of gourmet selections Dec. 9-11 in the Waterman Cen i$35 of which is tax deductible! homecomrn.net with a shallot and balsamic vine will be able to pass out coupons prepared and served by students ter. The cost is $3o pvr person, and Tasting from Private Cellars What's Cooking includes list gar reduction. Salad is sliced and promotional materials at who work under the supervision _(vd I '734! 4 62:4417_ fb_r_ m for ma - benefactor tickets are $180 '$1.2o ings of new restaurants, special smoked duck breast, chilled foie their tables.. of .four"cert ified^master" chefs" tion/reservutions. tax" deductible. Call '7347 936- dinners, menu changes, restau gras pate and pistachios atop The Taste festival will raise Call f734'i 462-4488 for reserva • Save A Heart, A Celebra 9134. rant anniversaries and renova mixed greens. Fresh Bartlett funds for the Chamber and for tions. tion of Wine and Food, 6:30-9 tions. pear stuffed with gorgonzola.nnd. the Family Resource Center in International, dinners are p.m. Friday. Nov. 12 — at the • Fo* Hills Country Club — poached in white wine rounds Westland. A silent auction of art offered Thursday evenings Michigan League. 911 North RJO Productions presents "Fox's out offerings in the dessert eate* will also be held, A drawing will throughout the fall. Dinners are University at Fletcher, Ann Liar Dinner Theater" Saturdays gory. be held for prizes which include $26.95 per person. Call i734> Arb'nr. to benefit the Michigan through Nov. 13, 6 p.m. cocktails, • Candlelight dinner dance a trip for two to Las Vegas. Con 462-4488 for information. • Congenital Heart Center at C.S. 7 p.m. dinner, followed by show, —sponsored by the Italian tact Lori Brist at the chamber The Professor's Pantry offers at Fox Hills Country Club, 8768 American Club of Livonia, 5 office, (313) 326-7222 for tickets fresh bread, pastries, soups, >Jorth Territorial, Plymouth. p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. or information on how to partici pasta and salads prepared by V^TNtSUTt 'tickets iiiy.yb per person, call 5, at the Italian American Ban pate. Major, sponsors are North students,-11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hilbetry Theatre (734)453-7272. quet Center, 32900 Five Mile Brothers Ford, the Hellenic Cen Tuesday-Friday. *" Michael Wlnslow • Celebrate Beaujolais Road, Livonia. Cost is $36 per ter, International Mlnute"*Press, Schoolcraft College is hosting a Some Americans Abroad Nouveau — at Big Rock Chop & person, includes dinner, drinks, Maui Travel and the Observer &. Gourmet Wine Tasting 7-9 ^n^nrnr Eccentric Newspapers, Last Seen In... Brew House 245 S. Eton, Birm cappuccino, espresso, dancing to p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the M** '^.JJ*^ ingham (248) 647-7774, Steve King and the Dittilies. Call • American Harvest Waterman Center on the. Livonia PH.4 Sat. '•'":•'*9 l,.':-t. - Between Nnv. 10 and 20 begin (734)591-0042 Restaurant ~- At'Schoolcraft campua. The event features fine "-•jr.'; r- %ir,..?f: ning at 4 p.m. daily, enjoy a four- • Taste of the Arts — The College, 18600 Haggerty wines from Spain* complemented course very French Bistro din 6w».;7v.' ^n^ZDQ •. i, Westland Chamber of Commerce S^a* Pjicmgc ner, Each course accompanied by is seeking restaurants to partici wine. The coat is $65 per person. pate in the Taste of the Arts by Richard Ntlson Until Nov. 18, the legal first date event scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday, the 1999 Georges Duboeuf Beau Nov. 30 at the Hellenic Culture November 12 - February 5 jolais Nouveau can be poured, Center on Joy Road near Tickets from $11 • $18 S«*ci»(j?jfig in the substitution is the lovely Churchill High School. There is Group Discounts Availahk Ai/Ttwnttq r:jni^^Cui9'r^ 1998 Maison Louis Jadot Beaujo- no charge for restaurants to par* ] CAU. FOfl RESERVATKJKTODAY! IkkvlN (ili) V/7 ,j<>7j | (313)564^885 S£5r! 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".:.-.^>. Bartlett of Rochester "Close Ties" by Elizaoetn Players presenta hen Thomas Malcolm Olson first nature. N0>. 9 Hills "Joanne is a Oiftgs tions are done in the read Jack Neary's "To Forgive, "I'm not trying Wtw*: C(3TJ; •.>•.> 'H'jusg.. JSO Lo:'..- (•'•,!'!-. cracker jack. We WMmBp m. FrtdaySat attractive and com Divine." he knew he had a hit on to project an W 9oiid.'r'i't'-'V, (••*.• :. or hope to have a cake fortable Depot The image," she said, urday, Nov. 5-6, Nov. 12 his hands S Musica Viva opens its season 3 baking on stage and 13 and 19-20; 7:30 p.m. ater, an actual for "I just want to :'it'' ;yCf;i''!'v:>.> .0'M As director of Trinity Hou.se Theatre, liekm\%: $:"i s p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at well have the smell Thursday, Nov. 11 and 18 mer train depot. The Olson finds it's not always easy to come up feel as natural ideiit* $15. i.,3" .810; -.A- Kings wood Auditorium, Cran- of bacon running small house brings a n d f r e e a n d Wham Depot. Theater, with a play that tackles moral issues in a 2435 brook, J221 N. Woodward, through the theater." 4861 White Lake Road, an intimate atmo^ humorous manner. But the opening show of inviting to the Bloomfield Hills, with "Flamenco But the real chal Clarkston phere to productions the 1999-2000 season does just that. audience" Passion," a show featuring Dame lenge to- directing Tick***; $12. $10 on that isn't experi "It's one of those plays, you juj*t laugh out While Kolston often performs classi Maria del Carmen Spanish this drama written Thursday. Call (248) 625- enced at large the loud," said Olson. "I thought it was one of cal pieces considered within the stan Dance Theatre with soloists, gui by Elizabeth Diggs, 8811. aters. the best comedies I ever read, It has heart dard repertoire for the cello, her relent tarists, dancers and singers; the he said, is bringing Bartlett recom without being sentimental. It's about a less approach.and ?eal are anything this "very meaningful story to mended the play for adults and priest who's examining hiB life, all the sac but stodgy traditionalism. premiere of the "Gypsy Ballads" J the people" without it's appear teenagers. rifices he's made, is it worth it." l imagine that. I'm having a conver by Garcia Lorca; and a guest ing as a soap opera. sation with the composer, that thc\'re appearance by flutist Ginka "If I had to rate this, I'd rate it Tim Dunham plays Jerry Dolan, the "If it's done successfully, the PG-13 plus,* he said. "There is. young priest struggling with major life right there with me and ! can ask them Ortega. Tickets are $25, patron audience should be able to laugh, nothing extremely objectionable, questions," said Eolston • tickets $50. Includes preferred to be touched emotionally, to see although there are a couple of Please see HUMOR, E2 That might not be too far of a stretch seating and private afterglow. themselves and members of their lines with adult references." Rolston is in high demand as both a Call (248) 851-8872, patrons call families in the characters on "Close Ties" opens to the pubiic On performer and an .trust coveted by rort temporary7 compos- rs (248)626-6245. stage," added Bartlett, a life on Friday, Nov. 5, WHst: Tr!niT> House Theatre-presents "fo forgive. member of Clarkston Village The rest of the Clarkston .Vil Divine" fey Jack Neary. "It's exploring ,-aimd and gt^ttire," Players. lage Players 1999-2000 season Wftwi: 8 p.m: Friday-Saturday. Nov. ^ 6. 1.2 13 19 said Rolston. "l '' am a iol working "Close Ties" is set in the 1980s. includes an unannounced come 20 and 2^27 ?r>0 ? p-"> ftonrmy Hnv v 34 ?' ,inrl "with current coir josers I've learned It centers around the matriarch dy in January, **A Case of Libel" 28. Pay whflt you can oreview twirfarrnancp 8 p m: that responding t music nnpiires dif of the family, Josephine, played in March, "A Bad Year for Toma Thursday, Nov. 4. ferent types of ref 'xes. gestures and a by Jan Cable of Clarkston, toes" in May, "Mass Appeal" in MflMr*: 38840 W. Six Mile, .between Haggerty and I- sense of drama" Josephine's family and a grand June and an unscheduled chil 275, Livonia daughter's boyfriend. dren's show and comedy night Tick**: $10.55 on Sunday Call .734. 464-6302 Please fsee BOUNDARY*, E2