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% VOLUME 33 Ni.MBEP 7 7 WFSTi A\h. MICH:I,A\ • 70 : Ar.f s • Mttp obs»>r\< •» of.r.rntnr cf>m si vf \T» Fi•.f r. MONDAY Realizing dreams Westland Center: West- land Shopping Center witi^ dance from 11 a. m.io 2 plm; Monday in the lower level auditorium. Coffee and refreshments will be served at 12:30p.m. Auditions: 77½Plymouth Theatre Guild holds audi tions for "Arsenic and Old Lace, *; 7 p.m. Monday- Ttieso%yinihe Water i • \. Jbwer-Theatre, on the c0ipusdfffyrthvillePsy- Storytlmo: Tracey Floto reads "We're going on a bear hunt" as c hiatric Hospital, 41001 ifie kids, sitting with their' mothers^follow along; -., > W. Seven Mile Road* between Haggertyand NoHhvilleroads^^- Northvillel Forrnore inft>matidn> call (248) : 3494110. ::-^^:/1:,.^:::¾ rr .- t,' City council: The West- BYDARRELLCLEM greatest feeling in the world," Booker land City Council will STAFF WRITSR said. "I want to go into child psychol Irene Booker and Kimberly McBee ogy-" : • hold its regular meeting didn't want their children to make Holding part-time jobs, Booker ait[&m, Monday, on the the same mistakes they did when works at Farmer Jack, McBee at Mr. second floor of Westland they quit school. Pita. They know they face challenges . So these 29-year-old women in trying to reach their next goals; City Hall, Ford Road west enrolled in a family literacy program, But these women are survivors Wayne in Westlartd. Even Start West, at Lincoln Elemen who seem determined to succeed/ tary School in Westland. - even though so-called friends and ' Booker and McBee not only earned some family members at times dis- Seuss birthday: Dr. Seuss* their GEDs, they alsf learned to for couragethem. birthday party will begin give themselves for past mistakes "They're a real source of support for at 7 pjn.Monday in the and to embrace new dreams. each other," Donna Marie Meszaros, STAR PHOTOS BY SHAKON LtMONX ^Ve got more f elf-confidence now. Even Start West program manager, CommunityMeeting I feel like I can do anything;" McBee said. She has a doctorate in clinical Stuck on her: Kassandra Little, whose mother enrolled in the Room at tfy William R said. Tni going to be a teacher." psychology. Even Start family literacy program; tries to remove stickers , *I got my GED, arid it was the Faust Public Library of Please see LITERACY, A4 from her face. Wesiiand.Readstories, useiMeracUvemediciand join inactivities based on the books of the famous more children^ author^ such as snacking on Sneetch- BYDARRELLCLEM along with another hal^mile widening widening project coincides with An expensive by moving Newburgh under cakes. 1 BTAW warrta: project already in progress between ongoing task to build a Newburgh CSX tracks. That phase comes largely Newburgh Road will have five lanes Enterprise Drive and Avondale. underpass at CSX railroad tracks near from federal dollars, Veldhuis said. through most of Westland ~ barring a That-prediction came Thursday from Avondale; As the latest grant was announced half-mile Btretch from Palmer to Glen- Westland Economic Development Mayor Robert Thomas hailed the lat last week, state Sen. Loren Bennett, R- INDEX wood -^ by late this year, city officials Director Scott Veldhuis, who said the est $570,825 grant as "great hews." Cariton Township, and state Rep; said.-:,': project will ease traffic and improve The money will help the city pay for Eileen DeHart, D-Westland, issued A new widening phase between access to expanding businesses such as the new.$.1:1- million phase. A bond statements supporting the project. 1 Obituary A2 Avondale and Palmer became possible Red Spot Inc;, Intra Corp. and, further issue will cover the remaining tab, "This grant is, welcome news to the • Classified Index H3 after statei legislators last week south, Ford Motor Co. in Wayne. Veldhuis said; hundreds of residents who travel down Real Estate Fl announced a new transportation grant. Motorists perturbed by construction- The new phase is far cheaper than Newburgh Road on a regular basis," zone traffic snarls along Newburgh the $9 million widening from Enter Bennett said, "Everyone, including Crossword - F4 The impending half-mile phase should be completed late this year, should see relief by year's end. The prise to Avondale - a project made • • Please see GRANT, A2 Job* HI Home ft Service J2 Auto* J2 • Taste ...... ;__1 Bl signs new • HetKh* Fitness B4 • Arts * Leisure CI Br DAMRKLL CLEM The grand tour: • Sport* ft Recreation Dl STAFF WRTTER Sylvia Kdzorosky- . Nearly 225 Westland senior citizens watched Fri Wiacek, director of day as Gov, John Engler, in a ceremonial bill-sign the Friendship Cen HOW TO REACH US ing, approved a new law to punish criminals who po«e as utility workers. » ter, gives Gov. John Visiting the Friendship Center - a social hub for Engler a tour of the Newtwwm m*IMl * >{....* ;C •fc ,( I i *• •• ~ir. •*.•>..A^.^,.\i \\. +h j^^m •isssssksssssasksssssi X*w) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 Lottand Grant Thefts from page Al found: Max from page Al the dog: ment records bureau on Ford windows will be people who with his motorists, residents and busi Road east of Newburgh, fill out rarely - if ever - drive during family, ness owners, benefits from this forms and get a "Stop Thief early morning hours, he said. 'far'-. project" •ticker. The decals are free. The theft safeguard will be in 'The growth of manufacturing Westland police launched the effect when many cars are typi Burton, '8{',.: signals the need for this road program Wednesday along with cally stolen '*• white owners are and her project," DeHart said. "Better four other communities: Dear asleep. sister, roads mean better economic born, Allen Park, Highland Park Weatiand police Lt. Marc Sto- Sardh times, and I am glad the state and Harper Woods. (bbe said the program will not Steier, 3, recognized the importance of Police Xt. Lennis Hayes, who 'only give patrol officers a tyay of widening Newburgh Road and heads the local police records spotting stolen cars on the road, Their / what it means to the companies bureau, said interest is expected but also will protect vehicles: mom,Vick> located there." , to increase as more car owners from being initially targeted for ey Stefan is Mayor Thomas commended learn about the new program^ /theft.;, J-:-''"./ !a Livonia Bennett, DeHart and state Rep. "We've had only a handful of Thieves looking for a car to animal Tom Kelly for their efforts to people so far," he said Thursday. steal will likely shy away from secUre funding for the Newburgh Will the program reduce car vehicles with the "Stop Thief- control widening project. thefts? , ;; ,.•.-•• decal, Stobbe said. officez City officials said there's no ^1 think it will make some dif Authorities can't immediately word on possibly widening the ference," Price said. "Will it assess the program's impact, but final half-mile stretch of New make a measurable difference? I they view it as one more tool for burgh between Palmer and Qlen* think it's too early to say." fighting car thefts. wood. Gar owners who place the "I think it's a good program," 8TAIT PBOTO BT sauoN UMntux "Stop Thief decals in their car Stobbe said. OBITUARY^"" ami 7VNDYOU OOROOfi I. RICHARD»OH Funeral services for Gordon E. Vickey Steier/ one of Livonia's two animal Steier said she appreciated the concern peo Richardson, 71, of Wayne were control officers, recovered her family's own dog ple shbvyed after learning of her plight. Some THOUGHT Feb. 27 in Harry J. NYU1 Funeral last month, eight days after it jumped the fence even flagged her down, while *he was oh. duty, Home, Wayhej with burial at atherhouse.' to ask about Max/ \ ; ^ : ' EL NINO WAS GOING Cadillac Memorial Gardens • Max, a 2'year-old whippet, had been found by A young girlj she said, left her a message to '.West, Westland. Officiating was a Westland woman Feb. 7 in a field behind her the effect that she was forming a club to look the Rev. Gerry Bechard. apartment, Steier said. The woman called for Max and might even raise money. Someone TO STIR THINGS UP. Surviving" are: sons, Gordon Sttier^ office Feb. 10. ; ; else reported seeing a simiiaf dog near Five Jr< and Robert; daughters, Max suffered a broken leg and needed Mile and Harrison, )That turned out to be EVERY WEEK A FUVORONSALEI Diana, Terri and Suzy; brothers, siu^iy on art infected footpad, Steier said. He MaW brother, Steier said.) Bernard and Louis; sister, Cliza- waB very thin, having.lost an estimated seven Steier Baid her experience showed the impor beth; and 12 grandchildren. Sev pounds/she said* '••'.'••[ tance of having dogs properly licensed and eral of Mr: Richardson's children'1 : He had jumped the fehc^ at the Steier home tagged, and of people who encounter strays to live in Westland. s in Livonia the eveningof Feb/'2?';:; • V .: caU animal control. :; Mr, Richardson was preceded' ••'? MOZ. : in death by his wife, Dorothy. 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Fire Chief % Vernier and Mark Neal,S his neighbor Friendship > Virginia E. Center Liddon of director ,. Westland Sylvia during a Kozorosky- <. question and Wiacek, answer peri state Seni ^ od after Loren Ben' *i Englers nett, and•'.->: speech. Westland - CiiyCoun- '- cilPresi' y: dent San- ' draCicireUk; look on as s> Gov. John ;^ Engler^ signs a lawif sponsored l-: from page Al by Bennett, . making mit adult crimes should receive Prison term adult punishment. "We're saying impersonat Convicted utility worker now you have to be responsible.* ing a utility impostors now face a two-year He voiced support for two new worker a .:;*. prison term and a $1,000 fine, prisons. crime. ":*.: along with potentially harsher - • He touted a Michigan unem penalties if they commit other ployment rate that last year crimes. declined to 4.1 percent, saying it Engler voiced hope that crimes dipped to its lowest point since committed by utility worker the early 1960s and beat the STAFF pgoros BT SHAWN UMmn. impersonators also will be national average. reduced by new technology • He boasted that Michigan allowing residential meters to be ranked No. 1 among all states read from utility trucks. last year for new businesses and "In the future, hopefully expansions. He rounded out the nobody will even have to.go top four with Ohio, Texas and inside the house," he said. California. Engler noted that 25 residents • The governor voiced hope for in Detroit, alone, suffered thefts a change in federal law that or sexual attacks in 1996 when restricts physician choices for they let utility worker impostors Medicare recipients. He called inside their homes. the restrictions "wrong." The new bill actually took • Showing his humorous side, effect Jan. 1, but Engler touted it Engler noted that he and Friend Friday with his ceremonial sign ship Center director Sylvia ing. The measure won sweeping support in the state House' and Kozorosky-Wiacek walked by an Introducing Senate. exercise room as he toured the building. "Sylvia thought maybe "I don't think anyone would I wanted some time alone in not support this bill," state Rep. Eileen DeHart, D-Westland, said there." DKN Friday at the Friendship Center. • The governor singled out his Westland Mayor Robert judicial appointee C. Charles Thomas was not among the>Jocal Bokos — a Westland District Jeans Collection dignitaries attending Friday's Court judge who has since been ceremony. His secretary said he elected - as "a real role model for had other commitments. judges around the state." now available • He commended Kozorosky- State issues Wiacek as an "irresistible force" in Ms. J Engler fielded questions from as she lobbies for senior pro seniors and addressed a wide grams. He also lauded a Friend range of other topics during his ship Center expansion that's Westland visit. under way. • He said Michigan will spend Westland senior Eleanor $500 million to $600 million a Doherty, 78, said she was year for the next decade to impressed by the governor. improve roads. "That does not "I thought he was great," she mean we will not have any pot said. "He explained everything, holes. We still have winter." he answered questions, and he • He said serious crimes have was humorous. "Seeing him in person, I had reached their lowest point in the impression that he was Michigan in more than 20 years, senior-oriented," Doherty added. in part because of 300 new anti- "1 never got that impression from crime laws. listening to him on the radio or • He said juveniles who com TV." Suspects bound over in separate robberies BY DARRELL CLEM police reports said. STAFF WRITER Police soon arrested a suspect walking along a nearby residen A Westland judge Thursday tial street, saying he wore only ordered two suspects charged in one shoe and that a police dog unrelated robberies to stand found the other while sniffing its trial in Wayne County Circuit way from the pizzeria to Martin Court. Street. District Judge Gail McKnight Police recovered about $370 ordered trials for Wayne resi that the suspect said was his dent Reginald Spencer, 19, and own money. Melvindale resident Alan The robbery outside of Family Richard Eggleston, 17. Drug Mart occurred as a woman She ordered them to trial after was leaving the store, but two hearing testimony during sepa witnesses saw the incident, rate preliminary hearings. chased a man and restrained Spencer is accused of robbing him until police arrived, a police Hungry Howie's pizzeria, 1820 report said. S. Newburgh, at 7:41 p.m. Feb. Police recovered the woman's 17. purse and returned it to her. Eggleston is charged with rob In court Thursday, McKnight bing a woman of her purse as refused to reduce bonds for she left Family Drug Mart, 1930 Spencer and Eggleston. S. Venoy, at 8.05 p.m. Feb. 18. Spencer remains jailed in lieu McKnight ordered the sus of a $25,000 cash bond. He could pects to appear March 11 in cir cuit court for a formal arraign face a maximum sentence of life ment on the charges. in prison if convicted of armed The Hungry Howie's robbery robbery. occurred after a man walked to Eggleston is jailed in lieu of a the counter and demanded '$50,000/10 percent bond that money from a female worker, requires $5,000 to be posted. He who complied because she feared could face a maximum 15-year he had a gun even though he term if convicted of unarmed didn't reveal one, Westland robbery. These tales could get a bit hairy Haircut - a cutting or clipping or get out of the business. of the hair of the head, the style The Observer Community Life in which hair is cut. section is looking for stylists and , Hairstylist -- the current politi their clients willing to talk about cally correct name for the bar their respective relationships - ber, beautician, cosmetologist good and bad. If you'd like to and hairdresser entrusted with share your story with us and our performing miracles (sometimes, readers, call (734) 953-2131 and leave your name and a daytime they can, sometimes they can't). Birmingham • (248) 644-6900 Uvonia • (313) 591-7696 Rochester • (246) 651-6000 If we find one we like, we stick telephone number. You can also with him or her, only to feel lost, reach us by fax at (734) 591-7279 SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9 • OPEN SUN AT NOON and abandoned in a world filled or e-mail at: with styling studios when he or chans0toe.homecomrn.net she decides to retire, leave town, *;• *« from page Al c Booker and McBee became • 'The dream of gtttlng th*ir QED gives these .close friends as they attended 1 i • • 1 -adult education and parenting parents the potential to look at new dreams. ' ..classes at Lincoln Elementary, earning their GEDt last June. Ouida Cash 2 They didn't realize until they -Youth Living Centers executive director met that they once attended the •isame elementary school which, ^poincidentally, happened to be cardiomyopathy witjx congestive grade for restaurant work. She ..Uncoln. heart failure. needed to earn money so her "I Was looking for help because mother could stay home and care EVEN START WEST "lleitrt transplant * Jt Wtat Is *» At*!** Merecy pro- I was having trouble dealing for McBee's younger, disabled • (ram that Includes «Mt education, ^ Booker, a Westland resident, with issues from my heart trans sister. perenting Information end enriched , enrolled in Even Start West pro plant,* Booker said. "Arid I want McBee later started working educational opportunities for chil grams in August 1996 -just ed to get my GED and go on to for her GED but quit again - dren. Case managers also may visit ; ' homes to help families set personal three months after she shrugged 'college." •'>':':: vvO'-..;;..;' this time to marry. vpff death by receiving a heart and family goals. Tne aim Is to help McBee, a Wayne resident, quit Now Booker and McBee are >• parems Improve their lives and set ^transplant. She suffered from Garden City High School in 10th single-handedly raising 5-year- • better example* for their chiidran. old daughters - another situa ,- !Whe Is *•*•*•? P**nis*fwuw tion they have in common. Book have a chiW 8 years old or younger, CITY OF GARDEN CITY er's daughter is Kassandra and ' • program manager Donna Marie ''•/^i;^:.;\,;'^ McBee's is Felicia. '' Mestaros said. Parents must be ett- '• gtWe for adult basic education pro •• ;. NOTICE TOBroDERS Booker also has an 11-year-old gram* or within compulsory school son, Jason, who lives with his NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals will be received at the age. Parents with diplomas may Office of the City clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden grandmother. And McBee has qualify If they still lack basic skills. City, Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 734-525-8814) on or before MARCH 12, • two sons, Mikey, 7, and John, 9, •Vttwr* Is Ht Even Start West has 1698, at 2:00 p.m. for the following item(a): who live with their father. programs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The two women qualified for Monday through Thursday at West- SELF PRIMING CENllUFUGi^Pinrtre ^^^^ V land's Uncoln Elementary School, Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a the Lincoln school-based pro , 33800 Grand Traverse. Orwrte ser sealed envelope endorsed with the nameCs) of item(s) bid. gram because they didn't have vices began April i, 1996. Another Hie City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in high school diplomas and program Is available at Inketer Fam part and to waive any informalities when deemed, in the bet interest of the . because they agreed to attend ily Investment Center, 29999 Pine City. • •'.' •.-'".••' "•,-•••• ••-'•.:•' with their daughters. - Street, Inkster. - STEVENSMITH Even Start West, a federal • Why ITs Important* To help fami lies Improve their lives. One in five puJai^Mafthi.iws ; • ;: -;;". -/.:csjy•ijterk-tirwgw-• program, is a joint venture of the U.S. children iive In poverty, and Inkster-based, nonprofit Youth child literacy levels are linked to Living Centers and Wayne- > educational levels of their parents, Westland public schools. It is particularly mothers/ aimed at improving family liter CITY OF GARDEN CITY acy by educating parents and 1998 BOARD OF REVIEW DATES helping them learn skills they Meszaros said. can stress with their children. The program also allows time NOTICE IS HEREBV GIVEN TO aU property owners of the City of for fan,however . It has included Garden City that the Board of Review will meet in session on the "The dream of getting their GED gives these parents^ the field trips for picnics, movies, following date and time to receive and examine the assessment roll for zoos and other outings. the current year:; • ". - :v'.; .:., potential to look at new dreams," Ouida Cash, Youth Living Cenv Tuesday: March3,1998 9:00a.m. ; . Two trailblazers The Board of Review will meet in session on the following days and times ters executive director, said. Families attending Lincoln Booker and McBee are among to hear appeals on the 1998 Assessment Roll: the first six people to receive Monday - March 9,1998 9:00a.rn.-5:00p.nL - classes get help from people like early childhood coordinator their GEDs through Even Start Tuesday March 10,1998 l:0bp.m.-9:00p.in. West, which has served 24 fami Wednesday> March 11^ 1998 , 9:OOa.m.H5:OOp.m. Tracey Floto, adult education Thursday March 12,1998 lK)0p.m.-9:0pp.m.: teacher Jackie Sanders, case lies since it opened at Lincoln in Friday March 13,1998 -9K)Qa',nl.*5:O0p.m.' manager Amy Morelli and child early 1996; , -Appeals by appointment or write-in. Write-ins must be received by care workers Pat Sparks and The program complements two : other family-oriented, Lincoln- Monday March 9,1998. •; ; •'•/'•••'..••• '-' ;'•!..'.''••-'.• •"-•. Tanya Lynn Doyle. based programs: a Family Tentative ratios and factors for &e 1998 tax year are: "This is a good, family-orient- 8TAFT PHOTOS IT 6BAI0N UMOUX CommercialRatio ; •?•• V,49.51% f&cbdri.OQOO .; ed group of people," Booker said. Resource Center and an Oak- ; Listening In: Kim McBee and her daughter, Felicia Industrial Ratio >' 49.48% Factor 1:0000 "When I got my GED, it was the wood Healthcare Systems clinic. Residential Ratio . 45.47%' Factor 1.0996 greatest feeling in the world. My "We see the school as a com McBee, listen to a story told by early childhood coordi Personal Property Ratio 50,00% Factor 1.0000 son used to talk about wanting munity center," principal Cyn nator Tracey Floto. Taxes are paid on taxable value, which is the lower of assessed value or to quit school, but when I got my thia Swift said. "We are trying capped value, unless there is a property transfer. The capped value; is GED he was so proud of me. It to provide a variety of programs based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index) which will increase 2.7% for for families." 1998. As a result, residential taxed values will increase only 2.7% unless just lit up his eyes. there has been a irVnafer" c^c^erthfp or an addition to the property *31e has a different attitude Thirteen families are now enrolled in Even Start West, The 1998 Assesiroeot Roll "Will be open for public.inspection from March now,? she said, smiling, "He goes around bragging to everybody which receives some help from 4,1998 through March 6,1,998 in the assessment office from 8:30a.m. to Community Literacy Council 5:00pm. .*'•• •'''' '.'*-:"•'•••• about his mother." volunteers, .>.;•• :: .M-Hl-.'.i'- V - STEVEN SMITH, City Clerk-Treasurer McBee, too, worked hard for Publuh: Febnuiy 22,36 nod Mwdi1,1998 her GED. Family members who want to "Kim kept her nose to the attend classes but don't have grindstone the entire time," transportation shouldn't give up; "We can remove that impedi ment," Meszaroa said. Program leaders hope that Even Start West will help fami lies break the cycle of being under-educated — a situation that can lead to deeper problems such as poverty. VIC»S People like Booker and McBee are helping. Said Meszaros: "They are set ting a wonderful example for DINE other parents." 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He is / D1NNKR SPF.CIAI board certified in radiation therapy. 7 DtffiwwTt Complete Dinners f to chooee from; * Stuffed Cabbage • Vfcal Cutlet • Meat Loaf | • Fish & Chips • Shrimp & Chips • UUeiuiacM r. > • Liver & Onions • CHclm tjbcb » frokpfet (induce &oupP«r...2eowpe(iilW) I » Building iter Road, ! rer wsverSulte? only*— 3#^fV ' Garden City (Osl for appalafMiit) fe 522-8540 FAX 522-5405 fif* U'bul i "Hi f ' * |_ The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 *AS BYRENKBSKOGLUND /s to help . King, whose son served in the STAK?Warrei Eberhart suggested ways Persian Gulf, still remembers Memories fade within a gener municipal leaders could help, Thanksgiving with his family in ation or two. Monuments last including placing donation slips 1970. It was the day he came foreVer. in city employee paychecks. He home from Vietnam. *When peo On Feb. 13, U.S. Army veteran also proposed communities in ple talk about being thankful,!: Richard Eberhart of Westland, Wayne County donate $1 for have a lot of reasons." > appeared before the Conference each of the 2,649 Michigan casu A 1-acre parcel of state land of Western Wayne, a consortium alties,; has been set aside in the middle of 18 municipalities, to discuss Since the conference met, of the 35-acre Michigan Vetera raising funds for the proposed Westland Mayor Robert Thomas ahs Memorial Park in Lansing Michigan Vietnam Monument in has inserted the personal dona-; for the new monument. The., Lansing. tion slips in paychecks and plans monument's winning design was . Eberhart, who served in to propose the $1 per casualty chosen from more than 200 Korea from 1965-66, is the City donation at the next West- entries in a national competition Wayne County captain for the land City Council meeting. launched in late 1992, Michigan Vietnam Monument • "I for one, just one gups opin The monument will be s )• , (248) 423-3069 Hurry for &•* Gwtet A Bert Price! SlOfB Hours: : Sun. 12-4 Store Hours: Daly 1 f>$ Sun. 12-5 Saturday/ March 2.8 The Piano Sale Of The Year 8 a.m. to 3i30 p.m. •Holiday I™ - Livonia West • Six Mile and 1-275 Joyce. Weiss, M»Av CSV, Keynote Speaker "Celebrate the 3oy Witkin" Workshops • Ltmch The Sale That Starts As Soon As You Pick Up The Phone! £xhibit9 • Ficiskicm Skow Cost. $30 All Baldwin pianos will be available at substantially less than retail value. 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SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 *A7 u ^rumsetontax reform M more U.S. Rep. Lynn Rivers, D-Ann Professor Gary Wolfram of Hills Arbor, will be sponsoring a pub dale College, Professor Kyle D. lic forum on Tax Reform; For Logue of the University of Michi BY TIM RICHARD versity of Michigan-Ann Arbor, tion with Megatech Engineer personal disposable income Better or Worse?" on Saturday, gan Law School, Howard Mason STAFF WRITER $9,087; and Michigan Tech, ing. • across the state ... 3,7 percent March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the of Citizens for an Alternative "Thisi becomes a donnybropk, $9,087. ^ • CMU has a new College of is what I have for personal dis College Theater of the Litera Tax System, and Donald Lubick, more and more every year** "I represent one of those that Health Professions to address posable income." ture, Arts and Sciences building assistant secretary of the U.S. said state Sen. John J.H.\ keeps getting poorer," said rural health care for an aging at Washtenaw Community Col Treasury for Tax Policy. lege, 4800 E. Huron River Drive ; Schwarz as he listened to one David Brandon, board chair at population, It wants to build a Graduate growth There will be ample time for university after another Central Michigan University. : state-of-the-art building for in Ann Arbor. questions and comments from lament the 1.5 percent state 8chwarz, the Legislature's physician assistants, physical U-M Dearborn has not only Rivers has invited several the audience after the discus aid increase proposed by Gov. top man on higher education therapists, speech pathologisU grown, but its growth has been guest speakers to discuss pro sion. John Engler, ^ . mbney bills, dfiyldes the 15 and audiologists. > at the more costly graduate posed changes in the tax code., For information, contact campuses into two groups: student level, said Chancellor including the flat tax, the Rivers' district offices in Ann "The governor is correct, on James Renick. more prison spader" said three apples and 12 oranges. difficult time* national sales tax and.the con Arbor (734) 741-4210 or Wayne Schwarz, chair of the Senate The apples are U-M, Wayne Renick asked for 10 more stitutional issues surrounding (734)722-1411. ' "The economy seems to be faculty members for automo-. taxation. Guest speakers include Appropriations subcommittee and Michigan State. - ;' : on higher education. For the That was when he promised boqmingV but it's a difficult tiye engineering, computer sci pepartment of Corrections, a floor for the 121 oranges tiine for hijgher education * ence, engineering manage Engler proposes $1,4 billion, a father than a ilat across-the- said University of Michigan ment* adult instruction and board 15. percent increase. President Lee Bollinger. . communications at a cost of Vietnam from page A7 5 percent increase, in order to ;•; Bollinger cited these as.U- $699,000.' add 5,420 prison bedB. •-';. CMU makes pitch : But after several years of M's toj> heeds; -; Videoconferencing and other disorder symptoms. served in the Vietnam War but hefty increases for universi Central Michigan vice presi-: • Library - "Student use of technology will cost $1.25 mil • The incidence of post-trau represent 13.5 percent of those dent Richard Davenport sup ;. references has increased by 50 lion, and deferred maintenance killed..Hispanic Americans rep ties, Engler prdpoBea a flatV a matic stress disorder (PTSD) is acro88-the-boar4 hike of 1.5 ported that view, "We would percent in ; 4ecade.: Then will cost $2 million a year for 27.9 percent among Hispanic resent 5 percent of veterans. 'percent to $1.46 billion for fis respectfully a8k the committee there' are technology costs the next five years, he said. veterans, 20.7 percent among Native Americans represent I ! cal 1999; to start by adjusting last year's, adde^on." .' ' Engler, however, proposed African American, and 13.7 per about 1 percent. funding floor by inflation • Faculty - "At the full pro $346,000 more for a total of cent among white/other veter • Homeless shelters report "We're fighting different fac: before applying any across-the- fessor level, our faculty $23:4 million for UM-D, ans. For women in combat that 36 percent of their services tions. We're going to-to-toe Like other presidents, with Corrections," Schwarz board adjustments " he said. •;>/ salaries are 16 percent below zones, most notably Corps I and are provided for Vietnam veter "Or* better yet, appropriate pur cohort. Ten thousand dol Renick foresaw tuition and Corps II, the incidence, of PTSD ans. said at a Feb. 20 budget hear- fees rising 5 percent or more if (at some point in their lives), is in Ann Arbor. He made any increased dollars - equally lars, to a young faculty mem-; The Vietnam Monument Com ing .- to each public university stu-; ber with a family* would be Engler's 1.5 percent hike 27 percent., mission is composed Of all volun- ohlonlyj ; one promise: There abso dent in the state* Davenport quite an inducement.^ r^; becomes law. • Credible estimates show ' teers. It is headquartered in the lutely will be a floor (on per : said;;:' : .•/;.;_'•••:,-. -.-..,.-; P Undergraduate education The Senate Appropriations between 90,000 and 130,000. Michigan Veterans Trust Fund student aid) when this bill - The number of seminars has subcommittee will hear univer Office and is sponsored by the leaves the Senate." Davenport called CMU a Vietnam veterans have commit special case because: •; doubled for beginning stii- sity budget presentations on ted suicide due to PTSD.' . Department of Military Affairs At the bottom of the heap dbnt8^We are using more Monday, March 2 in Meadow- in Lansing. are Grand Valley State Uni • "We have been in the top • African Americans com quarter of public universities senior and full professors for brook Hall, Oakland Universi posed 12 percent of those who versity at $4,086 per student undergraduate classes." ^ ty, Rochester. Schedule: North followed by the University of in terms of growth for the past two years (while) stateifuiidihg • Life sciences, including ern Michigan at 10 a.m., MichigamFlint with $4,210 genetics and cloning,;. v Wayne State at 10:30, Michi and Central Michigan Univer is lagging Considerably behind St. Damian School the average." Boilinger said that instead of gan Tech at 11, the King- 29891 Joy Road • Westiand sity at $4,216. ;•'••;•> linking university appropria Chavez-Parks minorities pro Top three are Wayne State • ^CMU; is offering the A schooj which prides itself In providing top nationV first bachelor's degree tions to the consumer price gram at lly'30, and OU at quality education in a Christian atmosphcrct University, $10,141; the Uni in vehicle design" in coopera- index .•,'"we should link U-M to 11:4$. \ < C •. Kindergarten Rradihev^ thro.ugh Grade 8 • StateolMkhtgan CenliiedTeachers. —i- • FullyAccredited by Michigan Association of Non-Publk Scho*)is • Excellent Student/Teacher ralio • Busing available for children in the Livonia Public School tofocuson eace OPEN HOUSE March Bth 12*2 pm For Information and/or tour, please call... (734) 427^1680 UB4IO : County Executive Edward the end of the workshop. Area includes morning refreshments lence. Its member agencies McNamara, County Prosecutor businesses will be asked to spon and a box lunch. Youth partici include the Conference of West Jphn O'Hair and Sheriff Robert sor the circles in their places of pants may attend at no charge. ern Wayne, Downriver Guidance Clinic, Hegira, Inkster Police Ficano have joined together with business so that members of the People should call if interested « krqKMUOM onaon BD the Alliance for Peace to chair a public can make a pledge. in attending as seating is limit Department; Inkster Police 23 AMWOAL workshop, "Best Practices; Find-, The circle represents a con ed. Participants can register by Department, Northville Youth ing Peaceful Solutions to Vio nected community, while purple sending a check to Wayne Assistance, The Senior Alliance, #«*»«$> TRADE SHOW lence in our Community,'' for:, ribbons representing peace will Metropolitan CSA, Best Pracr United Way Community Ser u*1ill« * (kiiiv « hidu. *•• For more Information: t»* 33335 Grand River • Farmlngton. 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SINGH % A Tradition of Excellence Call Linda formor e Information and „'{•'..' • '• H • '} ' w-f-f your freeColo r Brochure. •i.: s £> V (3T3)873-83(X8300 (248f642-3OO0 313453-2600or800-803 5811 ma MMk*««byrM.Ori*lKl ft NLtttm •»5i". ^.a^^^Kfc^.r.^^n a**' Why i' '- .*• ^ mmmm AtiWffe) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 CLASS REUNIONS OARNNCITY Center, Livonia. Oct; 3 at the Best Western Hptel, June 20. > As space permits, the Observer(248)360-7004 * Farmington Hills. CEP Class of'88, P.O. Box 5356, -• / • . & Eccentric Newspapers print,» rtRRR^rlWEf I ^nV plassofl988 (248)360-7004 * •• .without charge, announcementsClas s of 1988* Sept. 12 at Rome's of Garden Class of 1978 (248) 3669493, press 6 Plymouth 48170 •A City. .: •.•:-/;/';.'.',:.';.:•'- Oct. 24 at the Doubletree Guest t :o( Class reunions. Send the A reunion is planned fo'r July 25.. OAK PARK ..-••."• REDfORD THURSTON ••> information to Reunions, Observ(313) 2660783 or(313) 394-0649 (248) 360-7004, press 5 .,V: Suites, Southfield, "•'.', Classes of I957r59 . Class of 1973 -j er £ Eccentric Newspapers, Class ofl968 OARDEN CITY WEST f (248)360-7004 Is planning a reunion for , : NQV. 28 at St. Mary's Cultural t ,36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia v Aug. 7 at the Novi Hilton Hotel, Class of 1967 ' LIVONIA STEVENSON November. Center, Livonia/ ' i /. : 48150. Please include the dateNQVi . • ':.•''- V • VvV Aug. 21-23 at Laurel Park Mar Class of 1978 . (248) 559-1746or (248)354-0092 Donna Erndt; 33466 Vargo Dr., of the reunion and the first and (810) 465-2277 or (810) 2636803 riott Hotel, Livonia, Dinner-' A reunion is planned for Aug. 16. O0R LADY Of LOWOC* Livonia, or call (734) 522-9405 or last name of at least one con* dance on Aug. 22 costs $60 per (313)5354000, Ext.412 < tact person, and a telephone FARMHMTON HARRISON (734)420-2558 Class of 1948 Class of 1988 .-/-> ":'.> person.: .-.. A reunion is planned for June 6. , WAYNI MEMORIAL o : number. (734) 427-8768, by fax at (313) NORTW FARMINGTQN t > - 4 A reunion is pjanned for July at (313)282-7862 Classofl983 427-2311 or (734) 4200156 Class of 1978 the Hawthorne Valley Country \ PLYMOUTH CANTON/SALEM Sept. 26 at the Roma's of Garden ANN AJttOH PIONEER Aug. 7 at the Novi Hilton Hotel ,- v Club, Westland. v JOHNQLENN Novi. Classes of 1988 City. (/ .''•••' Class of 1978 (248)442.2862 ; Class of 1973 (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 A joint reunion is planned for (248) 360-7004, press 1 July 18 at the Crowne Plaia. Oct. 10 at St. Aidan's Banquet Class of 1988 (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 . EIUEVIUE J • Class of 1988 Sept, 19 at the Marriott, Ypsi- i lanti, (800)677-7800 imfflNOKAMSCAHOLM Class of 1968 Aug. 1 at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Southfield. (248) 366-9493, press 6, Class'ofl978 , -., Sept. 19 at the Doubletree Guest Suites,Southfield., - - (248)360-7004 ADV Synthetic Class of 1978 '. $\er\d$ & Gallon Sept. 6 at the Novi Hilton Hotel, Novi. 15VV40 Truck Oil /" Weight* (734) 397-8766 or www.reunion- Available at Vention works.com AAnx?? *i °V Motor OH BLOOMFKLD HILLS LAHSER EVERYDAY * At Our New ^1 Class of 1987 March 21 at Doubletree Guest ! LOW PWC£Si Suites; Southfield. (248) 360-7004, press 2 Class of 1978 Aug. 1 at Somerset Inn, Troy. W&BLS™ (248) 366-9493, press 3 ' CHERRY MILL :X • • ' Class of 1983 .'*' Reunion and aluiphi family pic nic is planned forAugust. 5940 MIDDLEBELT RD. (734),729-67&3^.{: ;; CWfffWA VALLEY Class o(l978'-••• .';•*.'.'^ •*» £*£&*• (810) 465-2277'«' ;• &.i> *^i i All Weights DEARBORN All classes f •?? ' ' " Of Conventional A western Caribbean fcruteefqr Motor Oil AW Motor Oil alumni and friends aboard Royal : Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas US AC GF-Z Everyday '&jQ Will sail from Miami on Oct. 25. J J (.l.mlM P] Low Price ..•....•^P^ Qt« (800)545-0435 Mfg. Mail-In H^QA DETROIT CAM TECH Rebate •^Ir Qt. Class of 1968 Looking for classmates for a * reunion. Your Coat., .•.-. p.^Cit. PamYeeGiahola, 1243 Smith Aft*r.-Mfg. Mail-In debate..'.;-.1 Limit I Cssfi. Rebate Avjiljbi* On Cue • c Road, Beulah, Mich,, 49617-9493 , Furchaw OnV- Ond Rebate Fer Hou&ehoU I ore-mail [email protected] Meets Classofl988. Or Exceeds:•••; i]WJMM*MBiu*m&mis Is looking for names and All rABnufe^rers' addresses of classmates. Specifications (313) 896-0736, (313) 859-0261 or (313) 882-1632 Class of 1978 , Is planning a reunion. (248) 442-9320, byfax at (248) 442-8830 or Sharon Law- Checkout Williamson, 28479 W. Seven Our Incredible Mile Road; Livonia 48152 Class of 1958 Selection ,6ct. 10 at the Detroit Golf Club, Detroit. Of Car Care (313) 882.4626 or (248) 548-5384 Products! DETROIT CHAMEY Classes of 1948 and 1949 Oct. 3 at St. Clement Hall, 19600 Forcl Road, Dearborn. V (313) 2664129 or (313) 383-2343 X for 1948, or (313) 273-1589 for Black •1949 J0B» ^ Magic -Class of 1958 : 01*»'. OEGREASER AND July 31 at the Novi Hilton Hotel. [.:•::•*?«!»' T\re Wet CLEANER 3^ (248)548,4829 - I ?,i«rtHH»" DETROIT COOiCY .0^,(.^¾^ .((0^^01^^1 * Cleans Enable A ' w Class of 1948 i.^iMtR*** TfansmiHton A reunion is planned for Oct, 9- * Quick PeMtratinq Foi •'• 11. NoflCorr«$l« PRf P * Water Rimeabl l *0-GARD Wet (248)473-4437 * Leaves No Residue DETROIT KETTfRINO Class of 1978 -;3 O, 7 Is planning a reunion. lMS Send name, address and tele- *"*i uai j»9^ •phone number to Chrystal Esaw, •'• 27930 Berkshire Dr., Southfield Engine Degreaser >evrOft 1/4.: .48076, or call (248) 358-5236, And Cleaner :(313)526 8667,(313)839-9868 \or (313) 372-3159 Need anything for your DIT*0n KACKtHZJf TRUCK or SPORT UTILITy ; January-June classes of 191948 •A reunion is planned for Sept. VEHICLE? visit «18. U248) 553-4033 or (734) 464-3793 Advance Auto Parts for Hood ;CIaM6fl968 -—7 . Protectors, Running 'Oct. 3 at the Northfield Hilton •% 1TTFDV • ;Hotel,Troy. 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' ' \i ^/-:^¾^¾^^.¾^ •''•'•/.••• :.Vj" *•; !'.'•'•..-• . •-.. > -' .-.. •" 'X •' L<'l.V/V/ -'.:•-•,.-.•- •'•'•.- :-. >•,.•-•• ••. i iMto^^t^S^-*' '-V-'A' ' RAY & ELEANOR HEALD Drink Prepare meals for your chardonnays family 'Lickety-Split' your way BYKEELYWYGONK STAFF WRITER hile it remains the top-selling wine in the U.S., outselling Everyone knows one should eat better, but Wits nearest red wine competi that's easier said than done. tor cabernet aauvignon, two to one, "Recipes neyer tell you how to get the whole chardonnay still has its critics. Since meal on the table," said Zonya Foco, a registered it's top billed, it may be that there's a dietitian and author of "Lickety-Split Meals For feeding frenzy to topple it, Health Conscious People on the Go!" (ZHI Puhv . However* detractors will have to try lislung, WaUed Lake, $29.95.^ "I wanted it to be easy," said Foco of Walled harder because, now, the world's : largest wneryE.&J.'Galip ofCalifor '-' Lake explaining why she wrote this fun' , motivat nia is pouring out chardonftays in:, ing book designed to sit on your kitchen counter, multiple .styles.'••.Youcan get chardpn- not on a bookshelf. You ^ari^yen prop^cketyr.. nay your way.,;.; •'•.;%: ,'• : / ./V',. Spli,tMi&al8"in the child[^t^Qfjj^T^c^^'^^i^ Tracing thehistoryof wine in '. and refer to it as youi shop^oco ti^ wprkmg/on a America, one looks back to wine going pocket-size version of her grocerylist also. ' * While working at NutriCare; of gt/jpaepii from bulk to bottle, then to varietal : labeling. Today, super-premium Mercy Hospital in Ann" Arbor she learned clients wines are distinguished by^growing : would follow her adviceif it was easy."' regions on the label. The lfettei-is jifst She's not buying the excuse,- fi-don't have another way• of^spelling;'diversify, time to eopk," because spme of her meals can be <. Wines from a particularplace offer prepared more quickly thatf stopjjing at • the ' taste and style differentiation, and drive-through, or getting a carryout. / above all, a choice: '/'* "Tike is the driver," She isaid. fit. helps to have Currently, no U.S, winery has the aroutine " _•':';V • • • • .<'..;.;.- iv. ,- breadth and depth of vineyard Fpco's book will help you achieve a healthier sources of E.ScJ. Qallo. If you're still . lifestyle through eating better and exercising, in the days of Hearty Burgundy with , ^Nokitchen should be without this book," said Gallo, you've let a lot of choices pass Gail Posher of West Bloomfield, a registered •i you by. We. recently met vntjx senior dietitian. "I recommend it to all my clients who winema8ter Dr. George Thoukis who even slightly, cook;" . has lived a 38-year vfoemaJring life , Jackie Kelly of Walled Lake and her husband, . with Gallo.;, v '• •"•'••/'' Chris, each lost weight in just four weeks of cook "Over the last two yearsgGallo has ing from the book, which never leaves their introduced a collection of vfine brands .kitchen countertop. Zonya's her neighbor, and Kelly said she waited three, years for the book to showcasing the unique character of : '• ''/.:" •'••' .:•/ • •. :'-8tAifW010iTPAJI,Dt4N several jCa^onua growing/egions," be published. '' -:}[';«?'.-.'•'__'•• 'hesaidv * -:.\Vyv. \^"\'-1*',:/' *I wouldn't call this a diet book,* said Jackie, Meal me%%6ngen Nutrition expert Zonya Foco, shows readers how to get meals on . This collection includes me brands ^t's a healthier way of eating. Weenjoy it.I have the table %ic7iety-Split*w Indigo Hills, Anapamu^Zabftiso arid i more eriergy»' because the foods I'm.eating give Marcelina, Thoukis pointed out that me more energy." "1 tried to challenge oldways of .cooking," she "It's so simple to prepare meals, the way she's the brand After reading "Lickety-Split Meals" I know why said. "You don't haVe to boil noodles before mak got them laid out," said Kelly. "I can look down names were . people are so excited. Few cookbooks are as com ing lasagna. Eliminating unnecessary steps saves the list, nothing is hidden in the ingredient list or also chosen to prehensive as Foco's. Her weekly menu solution time." •. -:V;..: ' directions. She gives you really good tips." Nutri reflect region of makes sense: ; Foco also didn't like the way most cookbooks tion information per serving follows each recipe. origin. • Monday - Slow Cooking ^ight are organized, Each recipe has a menu, for exam Like many moms, Kelly, who has two children, Indigo Hills is • Tuesday -15 Minute Meat Night ple, Turkey Joes, Sunshine Carrot-Raisin Salad a girl, who will be 5 in April, and a boy who's 7, is a reference to • Wednesday-^ Pasta Night and Applesauce. "busy all the time." the at dusk, r • Thursday - Oven Exercise Eat Night - Tasty "A lot of people make a healthy entree but don't "When I was out of time I would go to the blue-hued oven meals cook while you exercise serve it with healthy side dishes," she said. drive-through," she said. Wine Picks mountains of • Friday-Pizza Night "I would make things quick like roasts with Not anymore. "My kids love pitas with tuna, Leave K to the Aussles • Saturday - Stir-Fry Night fo put" their owri spin on •the. Coastal gravy in the crockpot, but they weren't necessari grapes and carrot sticks. I used to think it took giving you cholcej'ln range viewed '•;•-'• • Sunday-30-Mihut^ Meal Night ly healthy," said Kelly. 'too much time to prepare, it really doesn't," she chardonnay flavors! fromMendoci "The recipes change, but the base menu stays Foco prganizes recipes to be easily followed and said. Wine folks In the Land the s^e," she said; "This allows plenty of vari Down Under prefer to no, principal used. Ingredients are on the left and directions Foco's book has helped Jackie get organized, Wend fruit from a nun* grape source for ety, while saving hours of time. There's no floun on the right with arrows pointing from ingredi and changed the way she and her family eats. ber of regions to make these wines. dering at dinner time." \ . ents to preparation steps. "She put the thought there, it doesn't have to their wines; Australia's To get started, Foco recommends taking an Mikiara Blass Wines Anapamu take much time. I make a weekly grocery list calls'their range of translates "ris inventory of your cupboards, refrigerator and with her menu plan in mind. This helps me. It offerings "The Four Fla ing place" in the freezer. Clean and organize them so you'll know offers a real good variety of meals." vors "of Chardonnay.' language of the where everything is. Inspect your spice rack, and Book Signing/Recipe Foco spent over 10 years collecting over 175 All frutt comes from toss anything three or more years old. Organize wine regions in South central coast Demonstration Appearances recipes, health, and fitness tips for the book. If Eastern Australia. Chumash Indi your utensil drawer too. • 3 p.m. Sunday, Marc* 8 - Media Play, 28400 N. you^ use her grocery list, and follow the recipes • imWMtaOpal ans. Anapamu With that put of the way, you ea» pat yourself Foco estimates you'll save about five hours a Chardomay $11.50 Is on the back for the good workout and getting a Telegraph, Southfleld. unoaked representing a. Chardonnay . Zojrtya Foco will demonstrate two of her favorite five week, and not be frustrated wondering what's for totally fruit-driven wlnei comes plainly ; jump on spring cleaning. Now, the hard part, . mimrte meais, and answer your nutrition questions. dinner tonight. • 1M7 Mack Opal from growers in stocking a pantry so youvwon't have to run to the • 7:30 pj«. nwfwtay, March 19 -Barnes & Noble, In addition to being a registered dietitian, Foco Chardonnay $11,50 Monterey, locat store at the last minute. / inii'Haggerty Road, Northville. was oak^matured three' is a Certified Health and Fitness Instructor, and Wont to save five hours a week, all while putting months In a mix of 75 ed in the cen If you use her comprehensive grocery list, ' professional speaker. Her mission is - "Making heathy and delicious meals on the table, night after percent American and tral coast. which includes product information^ Foco said Good Intentions Come True..." 25 percent French oak. you will have everything you need to make the night? Foco will share her Innovative "Uckety-Splif • l»MnarM0f«l Zabacoisthe system for weefcty meal planning, grocery shopping "Lickety-Split Meals" is available for $29.95 Chardwviiy Unftttered name of the recipes jn her book/ and cooking. Let this one hour, event save you 260 plus tax by calling (888) 884-LEAN, and many $16.50 is aged In the original Mexi In addition to listing items to have on hand, hours over the next year. local bookstores including Borders, Barnes & same percent ages of can land grant she offers tips for buying produce and Vegetables. • 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22 -Borders Novi town Cen Noble, Plymouth and Dearborn Little Professor, oaks as Black Opal, but ter. ,-••;• '.;•;:''.-":' for a month longer. in Sonoma's Beside many items such as canned kidney beans, Wendy's Bookstore in Walled Lake, Media Play, This month doesn't Dry Creek and are recipe suggestions - 3-Bean Chili, Mexican 5* . FOCQ will demonstrate two of her. favorite five minute and Vic's World Class Market in Novi. make that much differ Bean Soup, and Crockpot Fajitas. dinriers, and answer your nutrition questions. ence, but using grapes . Russian River See recipes inside. from the cooler climate Valleys. The regions within South 1996Zabaco Eastern Australia and not filtering the wine Chardonnay is does. made from 85 • lvM vowwer ODM percent Russian River Valley $16.50 showcases fruit. The Integrated fruit and oak nan flavors from 25 percent Marcelina bevret formao*stio n and brand honors What motivates an individual to she never ate much meat prior to developing dia readers. ^You must be in control of what you do," she matotactic fermentation California's first UVMtMTTIJt turn to vegetarianism. Do they wake betes, Majorie decided to give it up entirely. said. "You are what you eat." roundmg the mouthfeei. •fNWtlY Itwat matured in new female viticul- up one morning and say, "That's it, Regtha Goebel, a 47-year-old special education ; Regina says that when she indulges in dairy prod half French and half - turist Marcelina no more meat, chicken, fish or dairy teacher who lives in Livonia, has been working with ucts such as cottage cheese, pizza and milk, her joint American oak tor four Dominguez. morttha, for me." Or is this a lifestyle that me since June. Regina has suffered from rheumatoid pain and swelling reoccurs in 12 to 24 hours. This And what 1« our prefer Wines in this evolves over time. Let's explore two arthritis for years. Approximately 16 years ago, she happens when she eats poultry also. ence? BoutoerOpai. brand are made true stories, which can be eye-open turned to vegetarianism, hoping it would lessen her This time around, Regina believes her dietary We like what barrel fer principally from ing and motivating for many. ,, symptoms. ., •'•,:./•. changes will be life long, as she is approaching her mentation and French oak aging do to sound, Napa Valley Marjorie Marriott, a 69-year-old Over two years she lost 70 pounds, and was taken diet more sensibly. It is more balanced and nutri ripe chardonnay fruit. grapes. Royal Oak resident, and director of off all of her medications. She felt well, but over time tious, and filled with a variety of foods. Her weight But this doesn't have Cool Green World - a non-profit loss is gradual, arid filled with constant learning. : to be your preference. Take the started eating meat again. She gained back the 70 Drink chardonnay your taste test organization for animals rights and pounds, arid began taking medication again for her Whatever way of eating you choose is not right or way I Neat names, MVTrTLV animal protection, has changed her arthritis. The more dependent on medications Regina wrong. If it works for you, and you feel good white eating habits tremendously. became, the more medications she found she needed. achieving your health goals - more power to you, antf TJ0*%V* 8 W&O"WSUTR J She is a non-insulin requiring dia The effectiveness of her medications did not last long good luck. betic, and consulted me in 1993 for weight loss hnd either. As Regina began to develop side effects from Beverly Price is a registered dietitian and exer* prevention of diabetes complications. Since our initial her medications, she consulted me for help returning cise physiologist. She operates Living Better-Sensi meeting, Majorie has lost 32 pounds and keeps her to the diet she refers to as, *ea,ting lower from the bly, a private nutrition practice in Farmington LOOKING AHEAD blood sugar under tight control. land," a vegetarian diet. Hills that offers programs for individuals and cor The winter of 1996 clinched Majorie's decision to Regina has gradually given up eating meat and porations, She is the co-author of "Nutrition What to wvtcti for in Taste next week: adopt a vegetarian diet. After the "Mad Cow" disease dairy products again, and has lost a realistic 10 Secrets for Optimal Health.* Tall Tree Publishing incident in England, and as the e-coli in raw or pounds in about one year. More importantly, she says Company. Look for her column on the first Sunday • 2 Unique undercooked hamburger became news, Majorie's con she has a ton of energy, the painful symptoms of of each month in Taste. Visit her website at 0 Main Dish Miracle cern about the treatment of animals, and the sub- arthritis have abated, and she is off most of her med www.nutritionsecrets.com ~ /stance* that wind up in their feed, grew, Although ications.. Regina wants to share this rnessage with . See recipes insidt, * * m m ^mm$m±m fcw S'' • The Observer & Eccentric!'SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 »* ' ''. ' ' ':' ". '' >"'- ,1 '• •,!. •. ."}.. ' ' "'. ^^ are it r See related story on Taste on remaining sauce. mg, Protein 3 3, Sugars 16 g. drate 40 g, Calories from Fat 8 than 2.2 grama of fat per serving) . r front. CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES Place frozen vegetables in a percent, Saturated Fat < 1 g, ''Recipes compliments of nutri Cholesterol 36 mg, Protein 25 g. or -.-> IN FOIL strainer and run hot tap water 4 TURKEY JOES tion expert Zonye Foco, from her oyer them for 1 minute. Drain and Sugars 4 g. 1 tablespoon peanut butter Preheat oven to 400T ' 1 pound extra-lean ground newly published book, "Lickety- add to foil. Split Meals For Health Con Tear off 2 large pieces of foil . turkey breast In a medium-sized bowl, mix scious People on the Go!M (ZHI Just larger than the sire of :';;•! : Sprinkle with fresh ground pep 1 onion, chopped yogurt, sugar, Miracle Whip, Publishing, Walled Lake, a cookie sheet • per. Place the remaining foil on 1 can (16 oz) Sloppy Joe SUNSHINE CARROT-RAISIN vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and top. Seal with double folds. Place • $29.95.) 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce sauce (Manwlch) raisins together to form the dress- . in oven and set timer for .76 min SALAD Here's one of Foco's 1-Minute or 3/4 cup lite or fat-free y 6 whole-wheat hamburger 1 i - — *, ing. utes. 1/3 cup plain non-fat yogurt Mini-Meals Italian dressing buns • Reserve pineapple juice. Mix 1 tablespoon sugar 4 skinless, boneless chicken ; Serve with rolls (if you choose pineapple Into dressing. QUICK NACHOS . Brown turkey and onion in a 3 tablespoons Miracle Whip breast (halves) to) and frozen grapes. nonstick skillet.. Use a food processor to shred "'' Light, Spread 20 Baked Tostitos on a 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed ;-' Super Time Saving Tip: Skip carrots. Stir into dressing. Chill 'Add Manwlch to the skillet. , 1/4 teaspoon vanilla microwave safe plate. : or peeled, thinly sliced: . < • propping the potatoes and onion salad until ready to serve. ; Cover and cook over medium high . 3 dashes cinnamon Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of reduced I onion, sliced into rings \ > by using 4 cups of Ore Ida Pota heat and simmer for 3 more min For a nice variation, add either 2 - - toes O'Brien. (A hash brown prod 2 dashes nutmeg fat shredded cheddar cheese. 1 box (1002) frozer) Brussels- utes. , ' - tablespoons shredded coconut or 1 uct, I call for frequently). It has no 1/2 cup raisins Microwave on high 45 to 60 sec sprouts or cabbage Ladle 1/6 of the batch on top of tablespoon peanut butter as an fat, just chopped potatoes, onions -1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tid option. onds. wedges or ;_•••-. \'\,.-:- and peppers, tastes great, and each hamburger bun. bits, in its own Juice, Nutrition information for- Eat with fat-free refried beans: broccbil/cauliflower mix. saves you loads of time. Serves 4. Serve with Sunshine Carrot- drained about 2/3 cup without optional : and salsa along with baby carrots lbox (10 02) frozen carrots; Raisin Salad and applesauce on Nutrition information for 1/4 3 cups finely shredded carrots additions: Calories 110, Fat 1.7" and fruit juice. 8 grinds fresh ground pepper the side. Serves 6. of the recipe: Calories 400, Fat 3 g, (about 5 medium or 45 g, Fiber 2.5. g, Sodium 91 mg,' Serves 1. Spread 1/2 of the sauce in the . Fiber 10 g, Sodium 660 mg, Total Nutrition information for 1 baby carrots) , Total Carbohydrate 23 g, Calo-' : This is one of Foco's Oven • ; center of the foil Carbohydrate 58 g. Turkey Joe with bun: Optional Additions; ries from Fat 13 percent, SatuT Exercise • Eat dishes, While it Layer chicken, potatoes, and . Calories from Fat 6 percent, Sat Calories 275, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 4.6 2 tablespoons shredded rated Fat Og, Cholesterol 0 nag, cooks you can exercise. onion on foil in order given. Spread urated Fat < 1 g, Cholesterol 68;.. g, Sodium 795 mg, Total Carbohy coconut (remains less Protein 2 g, Sugars 18 g. from page Bl but what's the place got to do Zabaco Chardonnay as citrusy See related story on Taste 6 tablespoons vegetable oil / tastes even the nextday. i/2 td Itableipoon honey with it? For chardonnay, just and appley, he added ripe tropi front. i/4cupflour ; Recipe by Avi Bat-Lev, Mar-, j :1-2tablespoons Dijon or . about everything, that has to do cal fruits. "Notice how much- Join Nanette Cameron for the Salt tq taste - jorie Marriott's son-in-lauf. ; honey mustard ; , With flavors. If you want to take fuller the mouthfeel is," he* : c: the taste test, you'll need one added. "The fruit can handle 9£. Living Better Sensibly vegetari . Freshly ground black pepper ..'-•,' ' A/^-A'A'A/A - ;A% an series offered in March 7-8:30 ; bottle each of 1996 Indigo Hills percent, predominantly French to taste ;•'..:•'.. y\':.\ v FETTUCCINE ALFREDO: > y Vegetables. Combine ojayonnaise, p.m. Thursdays or noon to 1 p.m. Chardonnay $10,1996 Anapamu oaki" We liked the bigger, 2 vegetarian bouillon cubes; '• ;i(l6.^ honey, and mustard. Mix with Chardonnay $12, 1996 Zabaco toastier finish also. Fridays. The cost is $85 per per : .;;v-\5 tablespoons grated soy • V ' tofuAfegetable mixture until even Chardonnay $12 and 1996 son. Space is limited, call (248) Rinse the beans, cover them '...••'_ .;> A 539-9424 to register. with water and let them soak at w, ^^AAPant^^^e^^^Ai'^A, ly distribHted and well moistened. Marceliha Chardohnay $18. All From the "Napa Valley,' : : wines were batt«I ferniented and Marcelina Chardonnay featured Natural Alternatives to Stan least 6 hours, (or overnight); then - C i-2 tabfespodrispit,- ;•'••• ;\;?^V;' ^Seryee;4;'^''A, AiA^A-A••.' .'•• ^"'; ] went through malolactic fermen concentrated fruit flavors with dard Hormone Replacement drain.. •'•' ' '•': /' • 7 ^,A 1 teaspoon onion" povyder'A ^(EQETAKk RtCE tation. to obtain a, rounder lot^ of richness, well-compleY Therapy, a two part class, will be In a large soup pot, cook the i'tabiespopn dried, parsley mouthfeel. •: menting lOOpircent French oak..., offered Tuesdays, May 5 and 19. :; Small amount of oiive oil • onions in the vegetable oil, stirring 1/2tea'spodn'garlicpowder;;" ): Indigo Hills Chardonnay is 87 VaAilla and caramel hints over The cost is $50. Call (248) 539- ; : i large/or 2 rnedium onions occasionally. As the onions start to 7 .1/4 teaspoon white pepper • ; : : _':•';'•' (chopped), : percent Mendocino-grown tropical fruit tones make this 9424 for information. brown, add the mushrooms and v 1 teaspoon bjisi I ,' . 1 package sliced mushrooms grapes. "Because this is a cool wine, with generous body, 6^8¾ continue to stir. When the mush- ' climate, one can easily taste cit in grand style. In a blender or food processor, ' igVeehpeppejr(diced) "• HEARTY VEGETARIAN SOUP rooms brown stir in the diced cel rus notes and appley crispness/V l^ow, if you don't find one of combine all ingredients. Blend. . .-,1 package frozen stir-fry veg- - 1/4 pound dry lima beans ery, and the barley. Add the flour,;' until creamy, about 30 seconds on Thoukis indicated. "The majority these styles, derived from a spe 1/4 pound dry great northern stirring quickly; Pon't let it burn. r \l et&^^ •• -,:.\• of Oak was American because we cific growing place, particularly; high. Heat sauce and. jserve over •' lean (16 02.) diced toma beansV :,--¾^ Pour in the water, and bring to a hot cooked fettuccine" toran y other didn't want to overpower the pleasing, perhaps you don't like; toes gentle fruit with a lot of vanilla chardonnay. That's OK, go out 1/3cupbarley ; •" -v ' boil on high heat. Add the beans, shape) noodles; Serves 4.: 1/2 pound sliced fresh mush- > 2 cups cook white rice from French oak. and find a wine you do like, but ; remaining celery, garlic, vegetari Nutrition information per serv notice its roots, the place it was rooms ;: A:/A'.v '>-.. an bouillon, salt and pepper, and : ing: 101 calbri'es; 6 grams fat Heat olive oil in wok or fry pan. grown. It has everything to do '\- •• "Anapamu Chardonnay comes 2 medium onions; diced . simmer on low medium heat for at Add onions, mushrooms, and from cool climate Monterey, "but with the taste. '. 2 stalks, celery, diced /• least an hour (until the beans are EGOLESS EQQ SALAP green peppers and cook until ten there's a big difference in soil ; 2 stalks celery, chopped •,..' soft); "-;'> V': •,"••'' '\•/;.•.:-, 14 ounces firm tofu '• der. Add stir-fry Vegetables and conditions that make it very dif Look for Focus on Wine on the 4 medium potatoes; peeled Vv • - Add the potatoes and more Salt 1/2 cup finely chopped celery heat mixture thoroughly. ferent from Mendocino. The first and third Sunday of the, and cubed if required, and simmer for at least . 1/2 cup finely chopped red Finally, add diced tomatoes and fruit leans toward tropical ele month in Taste. To leave a vqice.^. '4 cloves garlic another hour. onion stir mixture until it is blended and ments and can handle 34 percent mail message for the Healds; diaT' ; French oak" 2 carrots, chopped Serve, sprinkle each bowl with 1/2 cup shredded carrots 'hot. , ' , (70) 953-2047 on dtouch>toiie ; While Thoukis described the phone;mailbox 1864. '12 cups water fresh chopped parsley. This soup , 1/3 cup soy mayonnaise Serve oyer hot rice.Serve s .4. BOB'S BYKEELYWYGONK the freedom to practice our reli^ it's so good, by Monday, March 8611 UHey Road • Ganton • (313) 4540111 STAFFWRTTCH gion and our traditions. 16. Please include your daytime Hours:Moo.-Sat9-7;Sun. 10-8 ».WeAccepJO.S.OAR>cdStarr^s' Christians celebrate Jesus' Easter traditions have been phone number so we can call you passed down generation to gen ifwerieedto.' j ATM resurrection during Easter. Jews :-::/1 A 1 celebrate their freedom from eration in our family. /We'll pick two readers to fea \-hif»»€ 3 Ai forced slavery and the Exodus of Our celebration will be much ture in the Sunday, March 29, Stogie S >•>: EJoneleea - Unn &onelcd6 - Juicy Ground beef Meaty Bone-In Rib Eye ( Join usfor thi s upcctal seminar sponsored by Arden Courts and MaikttCarc Health Services. Seating is limited,.so make your reservation early, weekdays between 9 am. ami 9 p.m. ManorCare Health Setvkes" ( l^WM»»>«J MM^. The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 *M Lean on pork as |)art of a healthful To those of us who' remember mended by the American Insti garlic. Thread the pork on skew 186 calories and the pork of 10 or 20 years ago, tute for Cancer Research, are ers with onion pieces, bell pepper Surefire hit: lean pork may sound like an oxy designed to be, flexible, allowing squares, cherry tomatoes and moron, a combination of words you to meet your nutritional pineapple cubes and broil. Vfhen you're that contradict one another, such needs with foods you enjoy. wondering as jumbo shrimp. Yet the pork Pork can easily be enjoyed as Juicy Glazed Roast Pork Ten what to make we buy today is 30 percent lean part of a healthful diet. Avoid derloin features an irresistible for dinner, er than the pork available in high-fat cuts of pork, including mixture of honey, mustard and consider 1981, That's because pork pro-> country-style ribs and Boston cinnamon. Served in thin slices, ducera are breeding leaner pigs roast and be sure to trim all visi along with steamed rice and Glazed Pork to meet the demand of con ble fat before cooking. saute*ed vegetables, it's a sure Tenderloin sumers who know that by choos Choose a cooking method that fire hit that takes only 30 min with steamed ing limited portions of lean doesn't require added fat, such utes to cook. rictdhd meats, in combination with lots as grilling, broiling, baking, sautted veg of fruits and vegetables, they roasting on a rack, or stir-frying, GLAZED ROAST PQRK etables. can eat for better health; and limit the portion size to TENDERLOIN Just how lean is today's pork? about three ounces cooked, Loin and sirloin cuts can have roughly the size of a deck of 1/4 cup Dijon-styie mustard less fat per ounce than skinless cards. 2 tablespoons orange Juice chicken thigh. With only 27 per Many dishes use small por 2 tablespoons honey cent of calories from fat, pork tions of pork to add flavor to 1 teaspoon grated orange rind. tenderloin compares favorably more plentiful amounts of veg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinna with the 20 percent of calories etables and grains. Stir-fry pork mon from fat in a skinless chicken tenderloin strips with broccoli 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice breast. florets, shiitake mushroom caps, 2 pounds pork tenderloin, yellow bell pepper slices and Eating food that fits with your trimmed of alt visible fat AMEWCAN LNsmrrt rot CANCEK RCSEAICB lifestyle and individual prefer sliced green onion and serve over steamed rice. Or, make savory Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a ences is a key to "personalized meat thermometer into the center nutrition," and the focus of this kabobs by marinating cubes of small bowl, whisk together the sionally with the mustard mixture. of the pork. Roast for 30 minutes, 5 grams of fat. year's "March is National Nutri pork tenderloin in a mixture of mustard, orange rind, cinnamon Remove the tenderloin from the Recipe and information from tion Month" campaign. apricot preserves, minced green and allspice. Set aside. or until the thermometer registers oven and let stand for 5 minutes 160°F; During the last 10 minutes the American Institute for Can Dietary guidelines for healthy onion, reduced-sodium tamari, Place the pork on a rack in a before slicing. cer Research* minced fresh ginger and minced of roasting, brush the pork occa eating, such as those recom shallow roasting pan. Insert a Each of the 8 servings contains BY KEELY WYGONIK their grandma's favorite recipes, month in an article. Along with 4 ounces cream cheese. square baking dish. (Can be refrig 1 cup hot water STAFF WRITER ask her to stop after every step our thanks, that person wilf be cubed erated at this point. You will need 1/2 pint whipped cream Thanks again for sending me so they can measure the ingredi interviewed by me for the story, 8-10 flour tortillas (6-inch) to heat Enchiladas longer if made 1 cup finely chopped marsh- your favorite "Recipes to Share." ents. Grandma never uses a photographed with their "Recipe 1/4 pound Velveeta cheese, ahead and refrigerated). mallows to Share," and receive a newly Gwen Krestel of Farmington recipe. cubed Microwave Velveeta, milk and 2 packages cream cheese (3 What is your favorite "Recipe published cookbook, and apron. Hills shared her Creamy Chick 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 cup tomato in small bowl on ounces each) to Share?" This is our newest We look forward to hearing en & Cheese Enchiladas, and 1/2 cup chopped tomato. High 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese 1 (9 ounce) can crushed wanted to clarify one point. feature, and you'll find it in from you. Just in case you Taste on the fourth Sunday of missed last Sunday's paper, here divided is melted, stirring after each pineapple, (drained) In the recipe she says you can minute. Pour sauce over tortillas, every month. We're counting on are the recipes for Creamy Microwave onion, garlic and oil 1 cup chopped walnuts prepare the recipe ahead of time. top with remaining tomatoes. you to make it successful. Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas in 2 quart casserole on High 2 to 3 Juice of 1/2 lemon "You will need to heat the enchi Microwave on high 6 to 8 minutes ladas longer if made ahead of Please send, or fax your and Auntie Flo's Fruit Salad. minutes or until tender, stirring 1/4 cup sugar recipes to share, to Keely Wygo- CREAMY CHICKEN & CHEESE or until thoroughly heated, turn time, instead of the tortillas," after 2 minutes. ing dish after 3 minutes. Pinch of salt she said. nik, Taste Editor, Observer & ENCHILADAS Stir in chicken, chilies, broth Dissolve Jell-0 in hot water Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Serves 2-3 people. Can be dou A couple of readers wanted to 1/2 cup chopped onion and seasonings. Microwave on and cool. Put sugar in whipped Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150, bled (use 9 by 13-inch baking know if you should drain the 1 garlic clove, minced High 4 minutes or until thorough cream. Mix marshmallows, nuts, crushed pineapple called for in or fax (734) 591-7279. dish). pineapple and cream cheese. Be sure to include a daytime 1 tablespoon oil ly heated. Add cream cheese, stir Auntie Flo's Fruit Salad recipe. until melted. Recipe compliments of Gwen Fold in whipped cream and "Yes, you should," said Peggy phone number with your recipe, 2 cups chopped cooked Krestel of Farmington Hills. sugar mixture. Add to Jell-O. PeckofRedford. and be as specific as possible - chicken Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken AUNTIE FLO'S FRUIT SALAD Chill until firm. It's hard to think of every what size can? what size pack 1 can (4 ounce) chopped mixture onto each tortilla; roll up. 1 (3 ouncej package lime Recipe compliments of Peggy detail when you're sharing a age? should you drain the fruit, green chilies Place seam side down, in 8-inch Jell-0 PeckofRedfordi recipe you can make without vegetables, or beans before com 1/4 cup chicken broth even looking at it. I know peqple bining with other ingredients? 2 teaspoons chili powder who, determined to get one of We'll feature one reader each 1 teaspoon ground cumin *••* IT'S TIME *-» *•« 0 SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. *» t* ' Let's set the scene here: You're in the shower, in the basement, or on the phone. The doorbell rings. It's one of our carriers who wants to collect for your hometown newspaper. 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MORT80N hity. ;.' - '/•':'< . .'/-•" BRIEFS STAIfWRITSR > "If it can be measured and validated that we're ue Szurek is so thrilled with the new Oakwood making a difference in the community I look for Healthcare Center at Lincoln Elementary ward to the Center opening its doors to the individu Hearing support group SSchool in Wayne-Westlahd that she barely fin? als and families who-make their homes in the sur jshes explaining one goal before another pops into rounding neighborhoods," said Szurek. The public is invited to attend the : "If someone comes into the clinic with a problem March 11 meeting of the new West- nerhe^d. -" •.'".• '.-'.••'•: "I'm excited to be starting on the ground floor with outside my scope of practice we'll attempt to give land chapter of Self-Help for Hard of families informational listings, of other health care Hearing People at the MedMax in the clinic," said Szurek, "and I look forward to help' ing:peopleempower themselves toward self-care." providers in the area," said Szurek who noted she Westland (36600 Central City Park Szurek, a Family Nvirse Practitioner, is charged can also refer them to the Westland office where Dr. way, just north of Westland Center). with maintaining a new in-school health care center Yaekle practices. March topic will include discussion of serving children and their families enrolled in either Advisory committee members who contributed the Telecbil, a device used with hear the Lincoln or Jefferson-Bams Elementary Schools input regarding the clinic agreed that children who ing aids and a video wiU be shown on . located m the NorWayne area of Westland. the same subject. feel better in school are more likely to perform bet ' Launched the first week of February, the focus of ter in the classroom and during testing than those all medical services will be on „ that are chronically ill. Volunteer Food allergy support health promotion and disease pre members included representatives vention says Szurek. Services will from various organizations includ Food Allergy: Diagnosis and Man include immunizations, evalua ing Oakwood Healthcare System, agement will be discussed by Marc S. tion/treatment of acute problems, Wayne-Westland Schools, The Sal McMorris;M.D^ (Allergy/Immunolo physical examinations (school, vation Army, City of Westland gy) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March sports, camp), health counseling Police Department, Wayne County : 20 at the Arbor Health Building, 990 and referrals. Health Department, Dorsey Com i West. Ann Arbor Trail in Plymouth. "We'll place a lot of focus on munity Center, and the City of For more information call Anne Rus health education in terms of acute Westland. sell, R.N. (734) 420-2805 or Terence and chronic medical problems," Doris Smith, a parent of two Lin Joiner, M.D, (734) 48^-7288, (No per said Szurek. "This initiative pre coln students, was part of the vol fume, cologn^, food or smoking in sents a unique opportunity in this unteer advisory committee as a meeting room). Event is co-sponsored, general area of Southeast Michi continuum of her involvement with by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis her children's education. Education & Support and W.H.EAiS. gan ... not just for school-aged Coalition Asthma Support Group. kids but for the family as a Although Smith herself said she whole." and her children, ages 8 and 10, The partnership between the have access to a primary care Growing through grief Wayne-Westland Schools and physician she is very supportive of Oakwood Healthcare System orig the iri-school clinic for the Lincoln An eight-week workshop for chil inally came to fruition through and Jefferson-Barns population dren dealing with loss and for the who aren't so fortunate. adults who care for them is being funding from the Oakwood Foun offered by the Angela Hospice "My dation raised by the Annapolis "I know there are a lot of stu Nest is Best^pediatric program. .The : Center Foundation. dents who don't get sufficient Growing through Grief classes will be Other financial support has health care either because they held.at Angela Hospice on eight con come from the community while Measurlng up: Oakwood can't get it or they have a parent secutive Mondays from march 2 clinic space and utilities were Nurse Practitioner Sue who won't bother because it's not through April 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. To donated by the school district. Szurek measures D.J, Bent- a high priority," said Smith. register caU (313) 464-7810. Szurek said the school has ley, while Kelly Reffiti "The Lincoln Center will make been very supportive and was the it possible for them to get the care "initial impetus to start the clin makes sure he doesn't they need." Conscious Contact ic" budge. Smith said the close proximity Conscious Contact Alcoholics Funding for health education of the clinic creates a sense of Ahbriymous will feature speaker activities offered by Ellie LaRoy, health education comfort for her in the event there was an emergency Hugh H. (Who Me Group) for the 21st nurse, comes from the Community Focused Health or injury situation involving her children during Promotion Network of Oakwood. Szurek said LaRoy school hours. anniversary - Open talk at the Garden Burt PHOTOS BT jpiVAGDmo City Hospital (5264 Ihkster Road) will make health education presentations in class Lincoln Health Center is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11 at 8;30 p.m. Please use the rooms twice a week on topics such as dental health, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and noon to 4 Healthy friendship: Corey Burns, Lincoln Maplewood entrance; coffee and cake hand washing and cardiac activity. p.m. Thursday. first-grader, welcomes Oakwood's nurse will be served - bring a friend. Con Presently Szurek oversees daily clinic operations Appointments are needed for physicals, but walk- uRosey Goodhealth" as she enters the clinic. tact Woody C. at (313) 706-6824 for and is aided by Oakwood Merriman Center physician irts for other services are seen whenever possible on a haore information^:, Scott Yaekle, M.D., one day a week. However, as first come, first served basis. acute and chronic illnesses." staffing and program abilities expand, the target pop Szurek said some parents have expressed concern All clinic services are conducted on a confidential ulation is expected to broaden to,include students that the Lincoln Center can dispense contraceptives. basis and nothing can be discussed with a teacher oi Bereavement support who attend Adams Middle School and to clients who "We do not have permission from the state of school administrator without written consent from a CommunityHospice and Home originally sought services as elementary students.'; Michigan to do anything related to sex education parent or guardian. ' Care Services will be the site of a •<•'> The Oakwood nurse practitioner said pending morean d that includes birth control," said Szurek. Lincoln School Healthcare Center is located at Bereavement Support Series March substantial financial support, services may also, be "Our intent is to provide family assessments, 33800 Grand traverse in Westland. Calt (734) 728- 10, 17, 24, 31; and april 7, 14 from offered to the future to the entire NorWayne commu- health education and promotion and treatment for 2423 for more information. 6:30-8 p.m. at 32932 Warren Road in 'Westland. The six-week program will help adults understand and work raises awareness through the grief process following the death of a loved one. $20 fee. Call March is "National Kidney Month"/ •'When It reaches an Rebecca Rouse, BS/RSW at (734) 522- ; and is dedicated to increasing public advanced state, the disease tologist at Oakwood Healthcare Cen :4244.---- ..---.-^¾ knowledge on the importance of kidr : ; : neys to overall health. Nearly 8,000 could lead to death if MEDICAL ter-Canton. -Yv'-;\,-:v'. ' ." :V,"\ .'' Michigan residents currently are "Lifestyle changes are needed to Anxiety disorder-AIM untreated. Knowing the Do you have a rosy,'glowing com receiving dialysis and elbse to 1,600 of early warning signs can bring this chronic disease under con AIM is a nonprofit self help support those people are awaiting a kidney plexion? While sometimes it may rep trol; A number of factors aggravate group for those suffering with anxi transplant,- . help/ resent good health, it could also be a the problem including being exposed ety, panic, fear, phobia's and depres ; Kidney disease, can go undetected for skin disease that affects millions of to the sun, as well as extreme tem sion/We can help you live a fear free many years. When it reaches an plications are greatly reduced," said Americans, mostly women. peratures, drinking hot fluids, alcohol life. Meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.tn. advanced state,.the disease could lead Dan Carney, executive director of the Rosacea, (pronounced rose-ay- and eating spicy foods.* at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Five to death if untreated. Knowing the National Kidney Foundation of Michi Mile in Livonia. For further informa shah), is a disease that begins with; In most people, symptoms come early warning signs can help. They gan. redness on the cheeks, and can slowly tion call (248) 547-0400. include: and go in cycles and flare-ups are Other causes of kidney failure worsen to include severe skin and eye: common. Chapel recommends people • Urinating more than usual V include diabetes, inherited diseases problems. Unfortunately, many peo use a topical treatment to reduce! the Arthritis aquatics • Middle of the night urination and drug abuse. ple mistake rosacea for a sunburn, a redness. • Swollen hands, feet, around eyes The National Kidney Foundation of - complexion change, or acne and do Warm-water range-of-motion exer not see a doctor. Although the condition may cises for arthritis suffers are taught • Blood in urine Michigan urges you to learn more about your kidneys and to get regular improve or go into remission, it is by instructors at the Wayne Aquatic • Pain or burning when urinating The condition may also cause psy often followed by a worsening of Pool, 4635 Howe Road, call 721-2244 medical checkups that include tests for chological problems. • High blood pressure blood pressure, blood sugar and kidney symptoms, redness, pimples, red or at Schoolcraft College, 18600 Hag- "Some signs cannot be detected with lines, or nasal bumps. gerty Road, 462-4413, function. "People are embarrassed by the out test from your doctor. For example, problem, and tend to withdraw. What your blood pressure is a leading cause they don't realize is rosacea is treat In severe cases, there is a surgical of kidney disease. When high blood For more information about the kid able, even though it is not curable,'' prbcedure with an electronic needle Area Mood drive pressure is detected and controlled, the neys and kidney disease call 800-482- said Thomas Chapel, M.D., a derma that minimizes the tiny blood vessels Saturday, March 7, at Westland's risk* of kidney disease and other com- 1465. inthe face.: St. Bernadine Church (31463 Ann Arbor Trail from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call /torn* for Mao7c«f N»wim*ker$ are welcome from longest Berving psychologist in a state legislature. (734)427-5150. throughout the Observer area. Items should be sub "I am proud to receive this distinguished award," mitted to Observer Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Geake said. "We have worked hard in recent years to Livonia 4S150. Our fax number is (313) 591-7279. MEDICAL NEWSMAKERS bring about positive change in the mental health Celiac sprue support community." Tri-Co\uly Celiac Sprue Support collaboration between Raphael Group will meet March 9 at the New surgical director and publisher Vicki Robb, owner Family physician Southfiotd Fmfeyterian Church locat Dr. Viken Doutdjian, M.I)., of Kolka and Robb Inc. Dr. Christy ne Lawson, ed at 21676 W. 10 Mile Road at 7 p.m. has been appointed surgical The biweekly publication cov M.D., has joined the staff of Call (24«) 477-6963 or (313) 622-8622. director of the Kidney and Pan- ers stories essential to members Providence Hospital and Medical creaa Transplantation Program of Michigan large health-care Centers' Department of Family S'KSSSKSSKaSS' !;gaH?BM: at Henry Ford Hoepital. In hi* community. The newsletter tar Practice. She received her med "'|W*tf^»V^'^H*j^^,;i''*"*~*^-~*,,*;'<. V" new role, Douxdjiin will help in gets purchasers and providers of ical degree from Wayne State reorgattiiing the Kidney and Pan health-care, key hospital execu University School of Medicine creas Tranaplantation Program tives, insurance companies, and completed a family practice tad take part in both clinical and residency at Providence Hospi home health-care industries and Lawton fWftfth MtWitkt, He *Uo will medical equipment companies. Raphael tal. develop •ducatioaal and outnach For more information about the to hasp referring physicians and dialysis newsletter, call (888) 882-5767 or visit their Web site Physician welcomed ! lajhraed and updated on important trans- at www.mihealthnew8.com Dr. Paul Lemen, M.D., of Livonia, recently joined the Oakwood Healthcare System Btaff at the Oak< Senator honored wood Hospital & Medical Center - Dearborn and The Michigan Association of Community Mental Dearborn Heights. Lemen, an OB/GYN is the recipi< jaaaflanaw** pwwswiwr Health Boards (MACMHB) recognized state Sen, cnt of the Jack Klieger Award for Best Resident Baaftm-tM* jeumaliit Steve Kapha* 1 has Bob Geake (R-Northville) for his hard work on men Research Paper in 1996. aaw haaftfc-care naweletter, Michigan tal health issues. The 1997 "Go to Bat for Mental To make an appointment with Dr. Lemen, call 800* Haavi W tha a^opandant and Health Award" was given to Geake at the organiza 643-WELL. jiaTiaaHfa Caw Newi Inc., a tion's winter conference. Sen. Geake is the nation's mww^0$ri^H:0y.: Please aee kttWIMAlttlfc*, Bo * i„w*, -- .i«ifl»»«» ••ftU.'-.t* -.mm- " Lj\ia...-...y..\-* '"-'•r ^y ^- "s? .••••• ' ""•" ' ?M. . *A t - if ^ •',:•. tV^'iV^-V' :. . " • •*••— w;;.!. • :•. «•.<>. •1*1 ^rir.yT-! PPWP 7%e Observer & Eccentric/SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1098 MEDICAL DATEBOOK Item* for Medical Datebook are . Wednesday of each month at St. at this free seminar at 7 p.m. LUPUSCHAPTIR $25. Preregistration requirad. welcome from allhospitals, ' Mary Hospital in Livonia from 7- Bo ts ford's Health Development The Northwest Suburban Lupus Botsford's Health Development physicians, companies and resi 8:30 p.ni. Call (734) 655-2922 or SUN, MARCH 8 Network, 39750 Grand River Chapter will hold its meeting at Network, 39750 Grand River dents in.the medical community! 800-494-1650. PAIIIUNSON SUPPORT AVe„ in Novi. Call (248) 477- 7:30 p.m. at the Farmington Ave., Novi. Call (248) 477-6100, Items should be sent to: Medical The Parkinson Education and 6100. Library Conference Room, 23500 Datebook, qfo The Observer Support Group of Washtenaw / ARTiMrnsseiM«u> Liberty Street, one block west of Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft County meets at the St. Joseph - Farmington Road. Anthony A/ Road, Livonia, 48160 or faxed to SAT, MARCH 7 Mercy Hospital Education Cen A six-week series co-sponsored MON, MARCH If with the Arthritis Foundation at Emmer, D.O. (neurologist) will (313)591-7279. : CANCER &mnm ter, Bldg. 5305 near parking lot discuss ^Lupus and CNS P. Call Don Kenney at (313) 741* 2 p.m. $20 fee arid preregistra Learn about the normal growth St. Mary Hospital and the Bar tion required. For more informa Involvement -Myths and Facts." bara Ann KarmanosCancer 9209 or (313) 930-6335. Call Andrea Gray, f!313> 261- and development of your cfaiM at tioncall (248) 477-6100, different stage* of life. Preeented TUE, MARCH3 Institute will offer a prostata .67i4;; ,••. ;•--^.-;•-•,;:. and breast cancer screening from by Jay Shayevitx, MD, Medical WAWTIf IDUCATION SUTSECF RECIPES Director Provid"ence Children's 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the St. Mary TUE, MARCH 10 ' Tired of the same old recipes?' faking charge of Living With Hospital Pavilion. Preregistrat ; WED, MARCH 11 Unit. Program for toddler* (1-3 Diabetes* Classes will be held at RASfCUFI SUPPORT This session will give you just.. year*) from7- 9 p.m. Please call tion is requested by calling (734) Intended for those 12 years and USE AIMER CREAT1V1LY the right seaspnirigs, 7 p.m. $6 ; St. Mary Hospital in Livonia 655-2922 or 800-494-1650. Power Surges: Using Anger Cre Mission Health Medical Center - Tuesdays and. Thursdays, March older interested in learning basic fee and preregistration required. Livonia; 1-800-968-7759. c Oft£ATEXPiC7ATK>H« knowledge or the heart and atively; Learn how to channel Botsford's Health Development 3 through March 26 in the audi A seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 your anger for creative change in torium. Preregistration is lungs, signs and symptoms of a Network (HDN), 39760 Gf and p.m. for couples who are think heart attack and stroke, adult this informative session at 7 River Ave. Call (248) 477-6100. required, call (734) 655-2922 or ing about having a baby or for p.m. for a $15 fee and preregis 800-494-1650.. CPR and choking rescue skills. TUE, MARCH 17 those who are expecting. The $25 fee. Please call Mission tration is required by the Bots LYMRIOtSIASfSilPPORT cost is $167per couple or $7.50 Health Medical Center • Livonia; ford Health Development Net SAT, MARCH 14 Lyme Disease Support Group of per person. Botsford General 1-800-968-7759. Additional dates work 39760 Grand River Ave., Western Wayne County; will WED, MARCH 4 Hospital, 28050 Grand River for this three-hour program from Novi, call to register, (248) 477- BABYSntWO meet at 6:30 p.m. First United CANCER SUPPORT Ave., Farmington Hills. Call 6-9 p.m. March 10; April 14; and 6100. Babysitting: Not Just Kid's '•" Methodist Church, 8 Towne "Focus on tiving" a self-help (248)477-6100. May 12. Stuff. This two session workshop Square, Wayne. For more infor group for cancer patients and will provide youngsters ages 11- mation and a map please call their families, meets the first QunsnoKwa THUR, MARCH 12 14, with the skills needed to Connie at 326-3502. Quit smoking with acupuncture serve as responsible babysitters. Asthma relief Oakwood's bone marrow unit Newsmakers adds patient treatment rooms from page B4 Oakwood Healthcare Sys surgery tem's Cancer Center of Excel • EXPANSION Petee promoted lence recently expanded the Matt Petee has been promot A surgery performed on • 'Almost half to* cent reported an increase in Blood and Marrow Stein Cell controlled air quality that ed to corporate director of Physi patients .with chronic rhinosi- asthma attacks. Transplant (BMT) program. results from HEPA filtration cal Medicine at Plymouth-baaed. nusitis;'-' inflammation of the" [asthma] Almost half the patients The program, in affiliation reduces the incidence of serious MEDHEALTH Systems Corpo "sinuses - also provideSjrelief reported reported decreased use of with the University of Michigan infections..." ration, by president Jack Moore*. from asthma^ according to a use of Inhalers.' inhalers, with nearly two and housed at Oakwood Hospi BMT is a procedure used in a Petee will be responsible for study by a Henry Ford physi- thirds reporting a decrease in tal & Medical Center in Dear variety of hematopoietic disease the maintenance, development " cian. ' .;•• '•.;'/••;/'. oral steroid u*e a* well. born, has added five new beds and some solid tumors, which and progression of the firm* •.'.. ,"It is common for people with having asthma. "This report indicates that in a High Efficiency Particulate enables very high doses of Physical Rehabilitation, Sports; . chronic sinus problems to also Findings showed a year after FESS, along with appropriate Air (HEPA) filtered unit. These chemotherapy, and at times Medicine and Occupational have asthma. In fact, patients 'surgery, 7^8 percent reported medical treatment of sinus dis specifically designed rooms will radiation therapy, to be deliv Therapy, Speech Therapy pro- • 'with asthma and rhinosinusitis improvement in asthma. At six ease/can have a long-lasting, help ta administer care for ered to the patients. grarnming at the MEDHEALTH typically have more severe andya half years following positive impact on stabilizing BMT patients who are signifi The patient is then rescued Wellness Centers. sinus disease/: said Brent' surgery, 90 percent reported asthma," said Dr. Senior, who cantly immuho-compromised. by infusing stem cells, either Senior, M;D.r senior staff surv improvement in asthma. conducted this research with "This unit, which has a collected from the patient geah, Department of Gtolaryn- Patients showed an increas colleague* at the University of sophisticated state-of-the-art before the high dose chemother VP of marketing gology/Head and Neck Surgery. ing degree of improvement. At Pennsylvania. HEPA filtration system, is apy (autologous) or donated by Visiting Nurse Association "The question is whether there one year, patients reported at designed for the care of patients another person (allogeneic), to Inc., the state's largest indepen is a link in treatment <>f both." "It is important to note that undergoing marrow and stem 49 percent improvement, while all patients had symptoms of rebuild the patient's immune dent home health care provider, Senior assessed the long- at six; arid a half years patients cell transplantation," said Fer- system which is destroyed by has named Marg Ssczecbows- chronic rhinosinusitis leading oze Momin, M.D., director of term impact of functional endo reported a 65 percent improve to surgery, and no patient was the chemotherapy. ki of Plymouth as the new vice scopic sinus surgery (FESS) oh ment. '•'• "••'* .- the BMT program. "Many patients have benefit president of marketing. 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The two Livonia artists State University. "It's not planned so you in her hometown of Livonia. were participating in a game invented just throw caution to the wind. I took In 1996, the husband and wife earlier this century by the Surrealists. some of that freedom I felt and put it into musical duo approached the Livonia Player one creates the head of a figure my own work. It gave me confidence. I'm Symphony Orchestra to premiere ohe; then covers or folds it over before passing currently going through a transition in of the pieces Ratio composed for the work on to player two who executes my work and have thrown out the narra- . orchestra only to be turned down by the torso, and player three, the legs. tive element. Now, the work speaks for the board. Now, Hepler and Ramo are When the last player, finishes,i n this itself." in negotiations for the Munich Youth case Judy Harthorn of Grosse Points The idea for The Exquisite Corpse" Orchestra to debut the same work in Shores, the work is unfolded or uncov came about when Currey and a commit Germany; ..:.•••. ered revealing the Exquisite Corpse. tee, including Eastern Michigan Univer Livonia Symphony Orchestra presi Unknowingly, Weber and Olds* both cre sity art professor Richard Rubenfeld, met dent Robert Pennett was not at the ated breasts on the female torso. The in May to nail down the art center's 1998 helm in 1996 when Heplerlftnd Rainp bountiful work is one of 32 in an exhibi exhibition schedule. Rubenfeld liked the approached the board. Bennett and a tion at the Ann Arbor Art Center. A clos historical aspect of producing a show of committee begin meeting March. 2 to works resulting from the game, originally schedule the music programs and con ing reception and silent auction'of all but ri a handful of the two- and three-dimen played by three to four artists or writers : t • certs for the 1998-99 season. He sional Exquisite Corpses takes place Fri in Parisian cafes and parlors. According \} promises to look into premiering day, March 13, to benefit the art center. . to Rubenfeld, the Exquisite Corpse actu* ••" Ramo's work as well as featuring the ally evolved around 1925 from word wi; duoon one of their programs. "The fact you had no idea about what the other two artists are doing guaran games played by Anclre Breton, Yves Tan- The LSO has a long history of sup-, teed it to be a little on the scary side but guy and Jacques Prevert and was named porting emerging artists and debuting I was interested in trying the game to after a poem written by Breton. newworks."In "Ifs historic, collaborative, takes fact, the board broaden my horizons," said Weber. The corpses on exhibit at the art center advantage of chance, and it's fun" said is currently Heidi Hepler Rubenfeld, whojudged 100 entries with looking at a pro are anything but exquisite> surreal most . definitely; Artists were encouraged to Currey, Ben Upton and Susanne posal to present and Stephenson, The results were absolutely a work by an radically depart from the traditional fig (Michele Ramo ureas Surrealists did. Some portion of intriguing because they were exploring ; American com things ihat Weren't rational. I thought it'' '• poser at each of nearly all of the works deviate from the • 8-10p.m. norm. Several generate provocatiyeness was a very successful exhibition. There's ••/•' next season's Wednesdays March some really haunting works, I imagine it : in.varying degrees. concerts. Per A, 11, 18 and 25> would be very fruitful to do performance haps the.debut 8t Java Master Cof - "Theseare very surreal "saidexhibi this way^The possibilities are endless." of the ^Afro- fee HouseJn West Exquisite Corpse: Elbert Weber, Jack Olds and Judy : tions director Sharon Curreyv *This : Bloomfield, (248) exhibit proves that art doesn't have to bev One set of artists juxtaposes the lower Brazilian Con 6S6-7393 ; Harthorn created this artwork white taking part in a haJf of Mr^ Peanut's body with the Bee certo for Guitar i 1 seriousorbrboding.These are bizarre, • 5-9 p.m, Triiirs- - garni'.invented bythe Surrealists. ;| :0^ They're fun and make you smile. It sort - Gees and the head of a cr^icified Christ. ^ and Orchestra* days and 6-10 p.m.; ; Using her ownphotographs Lpralei :/ will take place Sundays at Fiorel- of brings art out of the ivory tower." ; Anyone can participate in the game! Byatt assembled a head from images per-; in Livonia after It's Restaurant In taming to her life. Judith Peebles fitfed .• all. The concerto Flat RocK, (734) Create your OWA Exquisite Corpse from -&. 782-1431 free kit available at two Espresso Royale smallwhite paper bags with a silicone was written in like material for the breast, a pink plas- two movements • 7-10 p.m. Fridays Crowing Caffes (214 Main Street and 640 March 6,13,20 about It: Packard) in Ann Arbor. Customers choos by Ramo in and 27, at Cafe •" ~ Please see EXQUISITE, C2 1991 and Cortina Restaurant Ellen ing to leave the works at the coffee shops . arranged in In Farmlrigton Hills, Wilt, will h>ve them collected and compiled 1996. (248)474-3033 into a t>ook at the art center for everyone • il a.m. to 3 Helga to enjoy the night of the closing recep The Exquisite Corpse •The opening" p.m. Saturdays Haller tion, You don't have to be an artist to par is very classical March 7,14, 21 ticipate. Several children have used their oriented," said end 28, In the Cap- and • What: An exhibition featuring two- and Ramo. The first puclno Bar at Vic's Judith imaginations to create whimsical, out-of- three-dimenslona. art works created movement is a Market in Nov!, this-wprld characters. after a game invented by the Surrealists (248)365-7333. Jacobs which was played by three to four artists dialogue collabo Connecting people between Eng or writers In Parisian cafes and parlors. lish horn, bas rated on • "t like the idea of bringing the exquis- soon and guitar." this work : ite corpse back to the cafes,*' said Currey. • When: Through Sunday, March 15. A in"the "Custorners can create their own with closing reception and silent auction of Thfe second composition, "Summer collage materials. The kits are very self Sun," is a ballad composed by Ramo Exquisite the works takes place §-9 p.m. Friday, contained so that someone who knows March 13. with lyrics by Hepler. Corpse" nothing about the exquisite corpse can do Classical roots ^ exhibition • one. And because you don't have control • Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 over the final product, it releases inhibi ; Hepler and Ramo have devoted . at the Ann West Liberty. (734) 994-8004. Arbor Art tion.The artists said it was a fun experi their lives to their art. Ramo quit ence to get out of their stucUos but frus school at a young age tostud y violin. ; Center. • Related activity: An Exquisite Corpse trating because they had no creative con Literary Game Day takes place in a cafe By age 17, he was under contract with trol over the final product." the Orchestra Del Teatro Massimo in ; environment 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at West Bloomfield artist Deborah Fried Borders Books and Music, 612 East Lib Palermo. This was no easy feat as man conveys color in all its glory in a orchestra members are required to , erty, Ann Arbor; An Ann Arbor Art Center work she completed with Lenore Dim- Instructor will provide a history of the, have a master's degree in perfor part, Birmingham and Madeline Barkey, mance. So, Ramp continued the course game and lead the group in a round of lit Ferhdale. Friedman found the game ben erary Surrealist games. Kits will also be he'd begun at the Conservatory of eficial in a number of ways. In fact, the Music in Trapani and Palermo, He on hand for playing the. art version of the only aspect of the game she disliked exquisite corpse. Free. ' : earned a master's degree j|i violin at came in the initial stages of securing • the Conservatory of Caltanissetta in Italy in 1985. Advanced studies in guitar led him to world*renowned gui tarists Joe Pass, Alirio Diaz, Charlie pieue M» tkHtUkWC^a CLASSICAL MUSIC • What: Pianist Nishan Aghababian BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN < pieces show a Bide of the composer that's very* performs a STAFTWWTBR • oftenoverlooked." concert fea Nishan Aghababian struck his first note on Aghababian approached Hammell's about turing J.S. the piano at age 6. Envious of an older brother performing a solo recital because he wants to Bach, Franz who was about to begin piano studies, spend more time on stage. Until now, he's Liszt, Robert Aghababian insisted on learning the keyboard spent most of his career teaching. Helps, and as well. By the time he was in junior high, Born in Detroit of Armenian and Romanian Richard Aghababian's older brother quit taking piano parentage, Aghababian began teaching piano Strauss. lessons to play football. Aghababian, on the while a student at Franklin High School in other hand, decided music was the only career Livonia. In the last several years, ho's been on •Wfwn: for him. the faculty of the University of South Florida, 3 p.m. Satur Winning first place ih the Young Artists Brooklyn Music School, Hackley Musk Insti day, March 7. Competition sponsored by the Oakway Sym tute, Westchester Conservatory/Mercy College Where: Ham- phony (now the Livonia Symphony Orchestra) and Stecher and Horowitz School of Fine Arts. rrwll Music in the early 1980s simply reaffirmed Aghababi He currently teaches privately in his home and Recital Hall, an's decision to seek a career as a performer at the New School for Music Study in Prince 15630 Mid- and teacher. ton. dlebelt Road, Aghababian's wife Chihtro is also a pianist Livonia. For After concertizing throughout the United States, Europe and Japan, Aghababinn, at Age and like Aghababian she teaches. The two have Oft *• tm* Heidi HepUr and mors informa three daughters andcr the age of 4. Aghababi\ tion, call 34, returns to his native Livonia to perform the Michel* Ramo performed in music of Bach, Liszt, Strauss and Robert Helps an jokes that by day he's Mr. Mom, at night he (734) 427- teaches to pay the bills. the Internationales Theater 0040. Saturday, March 7, at Hammell Music Recital From Bach to Uszt: Pianist Nishan Hall. "Like evervone else.in the arts, I'm strug Frankfurt on a recent tour of • Co«t: Aghababian, a Livonia native now Europe, "The program is an exciting one because it's gling,'" said Aghababian. "That's why I'm ask living in Princeton, New Jersey, will Donations pieces that aren't often heard," said Aghababi ing for donations " ' accepted. perform a solo recital Saturday, '.\rft\f ; • : an, a Princeton/N.J., resident, "The Liszt Ueas* «» CLAiWCAi MUM, C2 March 7. "^^ I i"i - • .', <• < • \ .- .,>i.|iJ • 4 V % «•.*>•»« »<•*• *»••••**-»•" •«• • V' • *t • • • •* • »>'-•" • * • "•<•••- t«* • -.. . , l \ » . » I • «» . -. » . . ,)>»'>.* -• I «4 *. • ;, r j^r£Iiii-'Av.':'.-.r'ii'•'••.Vx^iW^-f'ii^fii-ii: -; »^/.k'^ '&• - s..' CI* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 Expressions from page Cl Classical Byrd and Carlos Barbosa: quently perform in Birmingham, Dynamic frontpaged Born in Italy, Ramo performed Farmingtoiy Hills and West ..•.diioU.V----! with the Orchestra Sinfonica Bloomfield. Heidi Aghababian's lifelong dream of • FromtJ»*4«offlve Sicilian* in Palermo and served When asked to describe their •making it* as a classical pianist as concert master with the music Ramo replied, "the com Hepler is something he's worked wtton h% took piano Orchestra Filharmonica Del Tir- ment always is 'it's fresh.' Our and towards for years. loMoitt wtth Joan Can- reno before moving to the United music defies categorization- it's Michele From the age of five when he dllth to tovoral yoars States in 1987 at age 23. After the color of her voice, our classi Ramo •; took piano lessons with-Jean one month in New York, hfe was cal training. It's Brazilian, Latin Candlish to several years bf of study with DonaM broke and moved to Detroit. and Jazz influences coming have per formed study with Donald Mbre.locki Morolock, chairman of After meeting the Italian Consul together as one." chairman of the music depart tho mafic dopartmont for Detroit while working as a Hepler, a former Miss Livonia their ment at Schoolcraft College strolling violinist in a restaurant and Miss ''Michigan began her rare while still in high school) at Schoolcraft Collage near Belle Isle, Ramo was on his musical training by singing with brand of Aghababian's life has revolved white tfHinMgh ? way. He has five recordings to the church choir and taking cello around music. Even summers . his credit. lessons at an early age. Her Brazil- ap"^^WPwWj a^^^a^W*^^wea»• 9 ian-Fla- were devoted to studying piano -• Hepler and Ramo met in 1990 advanced vpoal studies were at Interlochen. lita has ravotvod a a she was leaving for Rome to With Marjorie Gordon in Detroit, menco around music. Seth Riggs, Los Angeles, and in Aghababian, because of his st.udy and perform. After her flavored. dedication and discipline, earned return, the two began working ' New York City while performing jazz in a bachelor's degree from the Uni together and were married cabaret. She also studied with coffee versity of Michigan School of shortly thereafter in* 1994. Hep-: the University of Michigan poser of 20th century music. houses Music on a full fouryear scholar After earning a master's ler and Ramo have performed Opera Theater at Interlochen ship. - • their rare brand of Brazilian* National Music Camp. While in: and con degree in piano performance, Flamenco flavored jazz'in coffee Rome in the early 1990s, Hepler cert halls He continued mastering his . instrument at the University of Aghababian then studied for two houses and concert halls both as t sang at the 1991 Rome Jazz Fes in Amer years at the Paris Conservatory a^duo and with their group tival. In this country, she has South Florida with Robert ica and Helps, a world renowned com- in France. RamoNova. They released their performed as a soloist with the Europe first recording together, "Kiss Michigan.... Opera Theater,^ My Head," in 1995. National Opera Theater Associa- since Ramo and Hepler have per ti6n, Piccolo Opera Company, 1994. from page Cl formed in clubs, concerts and the Comic Opera Guild in Ann festivals in Canada, Europe and Arbor, arid at Orchestra Hall in in Mazara del Vallo in Italy. In and love to make music as one." tic that looks like intestines and /The Surrealists took away all ; : : the U.S., including the Universi ;-petroit.;y,. l;.. , '.i,-; ;;':. ;.:••;;''.,. 1997, the duo, for three months, a patch of wheat grass for the the pretensions of art," said Cur- ty 'of Michigan Musical Society's concentrated on performing in Linda Ann Chomin is an arts midsection. . -'. ., rey, "One oriwo groups of artists May Festival, Musica Viva Inter ir»; 1996, Hepler arid Ra,mo > Germany; ; reporter with the Observer & Joan Painter Jones used found chose to divide the paper a dif national concerts. Lyric Cham- spent five months touring Italy, ''When Michele.and I met our Eccentric Newspapers. If you materials including a rusted ferent; way. Artists said they ber Ensemble arid the Mon- Germany and the Netherlandsv emotions arid spirits jelled," said have an interesting idea for a shower head and a brush for the received so many new ideas. It treaux-Detroit Jastz,,Festival. On arid closed the sumirier ^concert;.'•/. Hepler.; The great thing is we're story involving the performing or lower torso of the three-dimen was very thought-provoking for the local scene, he and Heidi fre season of "Estate Mazarese 96" bringing together our creativity' visual arts, call (734) 953-2145. sional work. them," ' ••'!•},': Art Beat features various hap Detroit-Ariri Arbor area. Twelve, QCftMAN REQOCM is seeking two male dancers to penings in the suburban art scholarships/for the 1998 Sum Eastern Michigarf University's audition to join his professional world; Send Wayne County arts mer Music School program at Department of Music presents a modern dance company noon to 3 news leads to Linda Ann Schoolcraft College will be performance of Johannes p.m< Saturday, Mar. 14 at Dance Chomin, arts reporter, Observer awarded to winners, , Brahms' "A German Requiem," 8 Gallery Studio, 111 Third Street, Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, All auditions will be held in p.m. Friday, March 13 in Pease offHuron in Ann Arbor. Livonia, Ml 4816Q* or fax them the Forum Building on campus Auditorium, corner of West The audition is a modern class to (313) 591-7279. and are open to the public. Visi Cross Street and College Place format and dancers should bring YOU MUST MMUMflt THtt tors are asked to enter the audi-: inYpsilahti. a resume. There is no audition The Renaissance Chorus pre-; tion room only between perfor Tickets are $5 adults, $3 stu fee. sents "You Must Remember mances. •'.•;.'../,/-./-- ';;*;-/.:. dents/seniors, and available at' New company members will This" 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday,.' The 26th annual Piano Honors the Quirk Box Office (734) 487- begin rehearsal with the compa March 6-7 at Mercy High School, Recital competition takes place 1221, or Pease Auditorium'one ny in May and will perform with 11 Mile, and Middlebelt, Farm- Friday-Saturday, March 20-21 in hour before the performance, • Peter Sparling & Co. July 10 at irigton. •• ",-,':•"\;;RoorivF-301 ; :. The concert is under the direc the Ami Arbor Summer Festival. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 The; 7th annual Instrumental tion of Kevin Miller,' associate For more information, call (734) seniors/students, arid available . and Voice Honors competition, professor of music. Appearing as 747-8885. by calling (313) 438-2364. expanded this year to include all soloists are faculty members BEYOND I, ClAUMUS "Guest artists are international woodwinds, will be held Satur Glenda Kirkland, soprano, and The Detroit Society of the medalist quartet Michigan Jake, day, March 21 in Room F-530. Donald Hartmahn, bass-bari Archaeological Institute of Fanfare, and the Sweet Adeline Winners of both competitions tone. The work will be performed America, the Antiquaries and Quartet Harmonix. will perform Sunday, April 5 in by the EMU University Choir, the Detroit Institute of Arts Also of note: the Forum Recital Hall (F-530) EMU Festival Choir, First Pres Founders Society presents an Male singerB are invited to at Schoolcraft College, 18600 byterian Church Choir of Ann illustrated lecture: "Beyond I, attend a guest night 7 p.m. Tues Haggerty, between Six arid Arbor arid the EMU Symphony: Claudius, The Roman Empress day, March'24 at Newburg Unit Seven Mile roads, Livonia. Orchestra; -::* -. ; " . Livia, 8 p.m. T\iesday, March 10 ed Methodist Church, 36500 Ann ; KNCFIT DANCE CONCERT For more information, call in the Lecture Hall at the Arbor Trail, east,of Newburgh, Jazz Dance Theatre, under the Kristy Meretta in the E.MU': Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Livdnia. for more information, direction of Adam B. Clark, will Music Events' Office (734) 487r Heart afiaU'.JazzDance Theatre, under the direction of Woodward. Use Woodward call (734) 728*6865. give its third annual benefit con 2255 or Kevin Miller in the EMU Adam Clark, givestits third annual benefit concert 7 entrance. /We're inviting anyone who' cert 7 p.m; Wednesday, March Orchestra Office (734) 481-2448. p.m. Wednesday, March 11at the Power Center for the Admission is free. likes to sing," said Gary Simon, 11 at the Power Center for the; CUtMCAL OUff Alt CO)«CiRT Performing Arts in Ann Arbor. Elizabeth Bartman, an inde Renaissance Chorus member. . Performing Arts in Ann Arbor. International concert guitarist pendent scholar from New York, Thisi year's concert benefits the Fabio Zarion and special guest will explore the Roman portrai American Heart Association. Victor Antonio Sakalauskas, a : ture of Livia, wife of emperor Clark is an instructor at Miss concert classic guitarist, will be . Sakalauskas, a , Michigan baUk. Learn this ancient wax- Schoolcraft College's music native and graduate of Madonna resist art from the island of Java Augustus and combines a histor department is looking for piano, Harriet's School of Dance iri featured in recital 8 p.m. Satur ical narrative that gives visual Livonia. day, Mar*. 14 in Kresge Hall at University, earned his bachelor's in a series of workshops at the instrumental and,voice students degree under Helena Rottenberg Plymouth Coirimunity Arts expression to the status and from grades one to 12 to enter Tickets are $12 adults, $8 stu Madonna University, 36600 power of womeri in ancient dents/seniors^ and available by Schoolcraft (1-96) and Leva.n, in 1996. He debuted as a soloist Council, 774 North Sheldon, at two competitions. Winners will With the Livonia Symphony. Junction, Plymouth. Rome. receive scholarships and cash calling Dance Theatre Studio at Livonia. For more information, call (734)995-4242. Tickets are $14.50 in advance, Orchestra the same year; He has the cost is $75 and includes prizes. ;' also performed at the Kerrytown all materials. To register, call (313)833-7875. Deadline for entry is March 9. In addition to the company's $16 at the door, and available by repertory, Jazz Dance Theatre's calling (248) 975-8797. Concert House in Ann Arbor. He (734)4i6-4ARt, TEACHER AND PARENT WORKSHOP For more information, call Don has taken master classes with The workshops, with instruct D & M Studio's Once Upon an ald Morelock, Honors Recital Youth Dance Project also returns Brazilian guitarist Fabio to the stage. The Youth Dance Zanon came to international Pepe Romero, Roland Dyeris, tor Katie Fox, take place 7-9 Easel presents Teacher and Par- Competition director at (734) Kevin Gallagher, and Evangelos p.m; Friday, March 13, and 10 eiit Sunday Workshop I, a 462-4400, ext. 5218. Project, created for last year's prominence in 199*6 when he benefit, has grown and showcas won first prize in the 30th Frari- & Liza, and continues his guitar a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, March hands-on approach to learning The purpose of both competi studies with John Holmquist at 14,21. basic skills, M^ch 16 and 22, tions is to encourage excellence es both new and returning • cisco Tarrega International Com dancers in the premiere of the Cleveland Institute of Arts. MALE DANCERS WANTED 8691 North LiHey Road, at Joy in performance and to recognize petition, the most prestigious Road, Canton. .excellence in teaching in the Together Again" guitar competition in Europe. IATIK WORKSHOPS Artistic director Peter Sparling If you like color, you'll love Take a line for a walk through pencils, pastels, watercolors and MMI I ! - I I V.\| other mediums. Enhance your >r. ! 5* « art curriculum, reinforce your tCf|e "JBotifprb' $n*T child's lessons or just have fun. Fee is $15, and includes work "St. Patrick's Day' book and basic implements used l I . -fs All You Can Eat in the workshop. Upcoming Irish Buffet Feast related workshops include Skill person II and How to Partner Reading, Dinner Served 5-8pm Writing and Visual Arts. - Entertainment Included - For ReKfVAtlori OH To register or for more infor m (248-^74-4800) mation, call (734) 453-3710. SSI * * Jt . TS** •&f MM Ott&KE »>«t«tl» II III* IHItltttHai HI ^ . i- : *• . 'a A I * TON rr;. ^ >V-.^:# .I'M » : .¾" t • 10 AM I ,'•<*&)&•' ift' '•:€&<•->-**••«*•*»•¥. Si V^::;"\^•^(•::,,T', 7?*W1^5!»L_. »_ j§l§f^fajHBjap// • i'.v/ :••..;•.:,.;...'>. \^&JiS JP*Jfc i » juhwrnmrnw+m • CHARGE BY PHONE t'i'M ">J n n Kf ''* •>' . 'T' '' • ' ,-1 -• ''^t^M L!oK|* 1 to '* y»z»r- HBRS^*"" " "' • .:--.^..- Vgll'Vlltl ', ill IjiSJ mux. ii ..>,.. r. BE^r ' V t •• 1S&/ 1 HBS'VJOT- Ik ita mm The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 (0-*)C* Gallery exhibits, art shows, classical concerts MAKINQ CONTACT: Please submit Items for publication to Frank Provehzanpi The Eccentric Newspapers, 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009 or fax (248) 044-1314 AUDITIONS/ THE ART STUDIO Illustrated lecture and reception Committee Is conducting their CALL FOB ENTRIES Adult winter art classes in oils, featuring Richard Hung. School of sern(-annual volunteer orientation. : ARTISTS & CRAFTERS NEEDED pastels and drawing. Children's Management Lecture Room C, U of DIA Lecture Hall, 5200 Woodward M-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road, Quality artists and crafters wanted afterrschoolciasses in drawing, Avenue, Detroit; (313) 8331-7900- ; Dearborn; (313) 593-5058. for 'Spotlights Market," a Juried palntlngand crafts. 4417 S. Commerce Road, Commerce art, craft and gift show sponsored , GALLERY.[': •/ Township; (248) 360-5772. by Oakland University's Meadow MUSEUMS : EXHIBITS BOOKMAKINQ/COLLAQES Brook Theatre Guild. Show dates 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, March 5. + ». / v'V- (0F*)C4 SUNDAY MARCH ir1998 0 t X I K V \ % EC f I X T R 1 r GU1T0M MOVIES NP5W5EU55(R) CwMnt QMMI 1140,1:50,430,7:)0,10)5 MsMi A5COCOA5ITCm(K1)) IZJjh 240,(4:)0§5).25)6:45,910 S»9»inr™ttwdiy plus JUS cuwnurrj) HPPAUinO(l) 12:40,2:50,540,^0,9^ 1245,440,740,10:10 hsidtlwtkOAiMd (TKftifcJAewi^f 1-20(4204)5)25)7:15,945 mJUKWIJ) 244-)404)11 HUMCAKOtm T«IO«l0WW5(rC) 1150, )40,5:10,7J0,9» 11:30,120,1)0,5:15,140,9)0 AtLTlW55UrlIHUtl iMki ' lttAMini(W)) 1230,2)4 (4:45 #5)25) 650 • fodMJMMfttf !•??*• :•; WKOnfl) ««K(KU) 1^2:40,440,7:)0,9^0 1040,215,5:)0, M5: UtfKNOOttrS TVK (KUVKV 1220,215,4:15,215,9.40 1:15,(4:154)5)25)740.9.45 iumtfmmme JWBi5J(l) TKW90IK5IKU(P(1)) unaware of the growing tension '. *0wtWteWo WfMBtfct W 1.40,1145^0,7:40,1040 . WJ*uTY(l)HY : BY FRANK PROVENZANO send him to Havana." JWWffCU) 12:30,2444:45,240,940 1:4$,(5.l0»J).24)7:3O,9.45 STAFF WRITER That's Leonard. Taking under on the island. He was also .C00DIMUHUNTWC(t) 1:10,440,740,9:40 tWAMJTUWUVIW statement to a new level. •.•'.. unaware that the ship that car M«00AJfT«TJ(KU) m&m . 1:lO(4;40W)25)214940 For anyr 1w(iwtWW*S0 UlfetomTtarohmd 1.4¾ 4.40, m 1040 Leonard's western character, ried him and the horses from the WACTWOOCmNV A$C040ASITaTI(K1)) one \vhp Mtumw Nortrnvet(mc8U96 Ben Tyler, is a wizened bank states also carried guns for the 2»)iVJWI 1245,254540,225.9.45 1:10,(14015125)7:149.50 hasVchan- ELMORE UH/1W .-. . TTIANK(PC13) robber and horse trader. He American-backed insurgents. Nooneundvide6>dnaed(or ..;'•. RUlWWYOt).::.,-• nel surfed oumnmin y 1215 (4.40 §1125)140,940 LEONARD A horse-trader an.4 scammer, ftKtHtMlKlU PG))6tltmedjarTvtfter6pm 930WO«y v past PBS arrives three days after the sink m<$9\iwi\w 240STckiirvti Id Ctst skJeoT fQft5HOWrM$AWOMtCHt5( TW lOW WW (W)KV ing of the U.S.S. Maine in Tyler isn't prepared for the CMQMlNMniKQt)- : 1200,225,4:)4640 YbikHtAttdrtkuptri documen i:Mi(4:lSt»J0)W5^45 T«n5WW0«- Havana Harbor. broader issues of civil war. But 24I-3J OU 24-372-2222 taries and HWMCffClJ) the Histo Over the next three months, because of his amiable tempera lira* (/;.;<« Mty . wwt5TAR-50UIHPIlD.coni the story unfolds as a series of ment and wobbling moral foun 1,40(5*01 mn*o6. •45howtW6p ry Chan- Frederic Remington paintings —(Mir QttitoMSmvtif »Ufrt*oirjT»t(Ki}) n e 1 , dation, he moves easily among . uconwnwfi) UtJmfdSSX 10:)0,1240,115,5:)0,7:45,10(0 ifeMMkli ISlMLQr&M Elmore transported from the great west the sides in the seething caul iaKtioimqw TrltUTVUtSOtf NOffTiam . MUm ymfawjhu. ern plains. Along the way, dron of deceit and violence, ItKttfllCfOQLffl 9MJ^ Leonard's ; )11261-))30 • r e c e n t LIBRE Leonard doesn't miss an oppor Yet it's not all blood and guts. iidm»oirsTnt(Kn) 1045,1225,250,5:20,740,10.15 2HodWeicflbidddbck tunity to set straight a few There's a tender relationship 1240,140,5:10,7:)0,9.)5 NOWTICIITS 144-T8W572 H Show il £x«pl shem iitt 6 pm •n 0 v e ,1'.. en Friday i SJturawi 75< A show myths, including the legend of between a laconic cowboy and > MlmJatal WlKTT0(I) W0A»uTT(K) Mimmwu .; . offers hope that history cart be 12:301940 11:20,140,430,740,9)0 '•••;' Tuesaj: , Teddy Roosevelt marching up his love, (No, notvhis horse!) NMUSodhcfl-96 more than a black and white NOYFIOflS UtPrlNOOIT5TIK(N13}kV San Juan Hill. Dutch may not have gone soft, 2#l*Hi7? .-•'"••• WIQMCStKUMlM recitation of events and person IT5BUai55flD 1230,2545:142349:40 SUHDAY-THUWOAY "I wanted to present the situa AVwtamedjylidcbirtiUe 1240,2^540, h20,7:40,9.45, ages. but he has shown a touch for Iff/UK (PWV 11:10,1:30,440,6:30,940 m */&^^^L The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 v *ci a&Sia*.-! ^¾¾ BY FRANK PROVENZANO STAFTWHITSR Cranbraok Institute ^w- ISH MHI -^ So much for cool detachment of flnl—rui • June 12 - Oaaoio* ef sjsy* and scientific objectivity. Giddi wing, aad sumater trareUng' ness and sentimentality have Major Csataraa BBBK HflBflE ADD. replaced academic seriousness at • All new exhibit* WJuntOfst lnataflatiaa of' the Cranbrook Institute of Sci • Four MW exhibit halls permanent exhibits: Tyra*- ence.. ; •flight Laboratory nMaoTtt* ft** Skelatasv.* These days, the notion of evo • Upgraded herbarium "Dinosaur: How Dmasaars lution is more than a subject for • Multi-media •cienc* infor- Evolved tate Birds," Tides of a science exhibit/The 68-year- matiofi eenUr Ice," "My star j ef tha- old natural history museum is in • Science garden Mastodons," "Water OalWy," the midst of an unprecedented • Water exhibit* and -Connection* Thaatar* expansion and renovation. : : ; • Terrace cafe overlooking • Mid October.- Opening of Three months before the doors reflecting pool new traveling show, "Beyond; open to the revamped museum, • Children's theater and Numbers." designed by internationally demonstration theater • Fall of 199» - Installation renown architect Steven Holl, an • Large mueeum shop of remaining permanent attitudinal transformation has • vSp*b«; V' exhibits. commenced. , Original square footage; j The perceived exclusivity of «3,000 • Comsat sbriMMt the Bloomfield Hills campus is New addition: 33,000 square Throvgh May $ - "Banters of: about to melt away along with '•'feet:?-:,''-' theSkyrwiexhJbrtofbtrdsof the old-fashion museum exhibit Total: 96,000 square feet prey, including eagles, hawks, style of scientific ideas. falcons, owls and osprey/ "We're working to preserve the Enlightened: The expansion includes a newly constructed three-story glass-prism Admission: $7, adults; $4, chil long tradition of Cranbrook, and entrance. Budget " dren. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to make the science museum Construction: $20.6 million Mondsy-Tharsday, 10 a.m-10 s more accessible," said Elaine Exhibits: $6.4 million p.m. Fridsy-Satorday, 12-6 • Gurian, acting director of the um of Natural History in the mid minerals, climate, wildlife and museums become more effective Approximate total: $27 mil p.m. Sunday. 1SU N. Wood' Institute of Science. 1980s. ecology that were first installed storehouses' of cultural informa lion ward Avenue, (348) «46-3300. i "There's a new spirit at Cran * <' * r "Dan's vision was to blend the 65 years ago. tion," she said. « brook," she said. perspective of a scientist with Within five years, attendance That "new spirit" is largely an that of a public educator," said at the museum is expected to MTV with substance effort to extend the Cranbrook Gurian, who commutes weekly nearly double to a half-million Three months prior to the In June, the traveling exhibit, tor," said Gurian. "There's a syn Educational Community far from her home in Washington visitors, including students from doors opening and a shell of the "Robot Zoo," will be the inaugu ergy between design and science. beyond the boundaries of the five D.C. around the state. expanded museum reveals a ral attraction. This place lives and breathes schools and two museums on the The neW look at the Institute macato stone facade, and a tali Then in October, five perma design." ; grounds in the affluent north Destination point of Science will not only reflect metal framework, which will nent exhibits wilt be revealed, Designers who've created west suburb. Putting a new spin on topics Appleman's vision but the support a three-story glass- including a Tyrannosaurus Rex evocative work for Nike and With the growing popularity of such as the Ice Age, the funda emerging trend among muse prismentrance. skeleton, the Water Gallery Michael Jackson are part of tb^e the Cranbrook Art Museum, the mentals of physica and natural ums, said Gurian, who was also The design is intended to which displays the various 12-person Cranbrook design much-anticipated expansion of selection are mere superficial a consultant for the African- blend with the other architecture states of HgO.-.and a state-of- team. Input from scientists oh the Institute of Science could changes. American Museum in Detroit. at Cranbrook, and to integrate the-art theater where meteor the team is intended to ensure further the case for a new public There's a feeling on the Cran Working for the U.S. Holo natural light, said Beth Yorke, showers will appear in holo that the subject-matter drives perception of Cranbrook. brook campus that what the caust Memorial Museum, Cranbrook's project manager of graphic detail. the exhibits. ' '.[ Unfortunately, the person who Guggenheim in Bilbao did for Boston's Children's Museum, new construction. Within a year after the grand challenged the natural history Spain and the Getty Center did Baltimore's Children Museum For instance, the German- opening, the remaining six per museum to inspire curiosity, not for LA, the newly expanded and National Museum of New industrial glaze on the translu manent exhibits will be just to convey facts, won't be Institute of; Science could do for Zealand, Gurian has grappled cent wall adjacent to the outdoor installed. around for the mid-June open metro Detroit. with the future appeal of muse science garden will cast myriad- With the MTV-aesthetic in TWs.-SAT.snaA? ing. Well, sort of. ums. colored light based on the time of mind, teams of scientists and In early January, Institute of "People in the region will begin "Museums will rely less on day into the museum's interior. designers are recasting the 11 ^--^fais Science Director Daniel Apple- to look at Cranbrook as a desti While the glaze design has permanent collections to reflect their collection, and more on 1990s multi-media sensibilities, % yj^gWSmGMS*- man passed away. nation point," said Gurian. other forms of expression, such been used in Europe, the pres > During the months of his fight ence at the Institute of Science including descriptive text utiliz 0_rf(sr™*'wSBaSSBEBJEsr*' i The $27 million expansion at as stories, song, and dramatic ing the latest print designs and against cancer, he enlisted the the Institute includes nearly 50 presentations," she said in a marks the first U.S. appearance | flfye Jloteforfc 3mi administrative support of his percent more space, a multi speech delivered at the Educa of that style, said Yorke. videos with state-of-the-art close friend, Gurian. The two col media science information cen tion for Scientific Literacy Con But clearly, what will draw effects. leagues had worked together at ter, a demonstration theater and ference in November 1994, crowds is what appears on the "What's unique about this the Smithsonian National Muse- upgrades on the exhibits about "These changes will help inside of the museum. museum is the Cranbrook Fac B B A A Livonia Symphony Orchestra m celebrates 25 Spectacular Years \ YEARS Volodymyr Schesiuk AKTlhWANClNGUVES Music Director and Conductor The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association A Citizen Supported Art Center presents 25 The 17th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition MustiT of C ok**. Ccrcnumu's Dair W'u^ncr. Friday, March 6,1998 Radio 7:00 pm Personality Burton Manor 27777 Schoolcraft Rd. Vocalist/Soprano Livonia, Michigan Liz Mihalo Enjoy an evening filled with a variety of light musical favorites performed by the Livonia Symphony Orchestra with Baritone/Bass Vocalist/Soprano Liz Mihalo, Baritone/Bass Saehal Vasandani Saehal and special guest appearance by none other than "Elvis"... Kelly Boesl. Vasandani Doors Open 7:00 pm Special Guest Appearance by Concert 7:30 pm none other than Hors (Toeuvres and Snacks Cash Bar Juror. Larry Rivera •'Klvis" ...Kellv Boesl. Opening Reception and Awarde Presentation Tickets $25.00 Friday, March 6,1993 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association table of 8....: $200.00 6 p.m. Champagne Reception for Benefactors Table of 10 $250.00 7 p.m. Dinner presented by Big Rock Chop and Brew House \ ', ) o ,, ; \ >' •. < >', /'< -/ ;/; b p.m. Awards presentation followed by dancing to the Call Lee 734*464-2741 music of the Larry Rivers' Climax Jazz Band or 24 Hour LSO line 734-4214111 Tickets $100/Denefactor and $60/Friend or purchase tickets at Call (243) 644-0666 Livonia Civic Center Library Gift Shop Exhibit will be on display March 7 - 27,199& and available for purchase. Visa /Mastercard Accepted 1516 South Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, Ml 46009 Hours Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. e 0TV sor dW Sponsored by The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers SP ©tramrer & Eccentric $^\ inc. Wmtxftt $ S¢rf t NEWSPAPERS Page 6, Section C Susan DeM.iKUio Editor 248 901 2567 on the vvol>; http://ohscfvorecccntric.com Sunday. Mnrch 1. 1998 new 9 When Great Lakes Cross ing opens in Auburn Hills on Nov. 12, the state-of-the- art shoppertainment cen ter is expected to become a major tourist attraction and the catalyst for sur rounding development. . Flto-A-Way De$k Bed from Sllgh BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO RETAIL EDITOR Rising from the field along 1-75 Storage aids between Joslyn and Baldwin Roads, is the newest concept in the retail world, a mega "shoppertainment center" for the--Wis where people can go to shop, dine, see a movie, or just hang-out with their chil A desk that turns into a bed, a home dren at themed amusement centers. office in a cabinet, and computer centers The $200 million, 1.4 million square- made put of iOQ-year-old reclaimedwood . ' foot Great Lakes Crossing opens in • These are just some of the things aVail' Auburn: Hills in 255 days, offering the able for people who are looking for home Midwest a Las Vegas-style retail/enter-. office furniture that's beautiful, practical tainment complex owned and operated and out of the ordinary. by the Bloomfield Hills based Taubman Let's start with the Co/which recently opened a similar SHOPPING File-A-Way Desk center in Arizona. CENTERED Bed. It was created by Other developers are eyeing the site the Sligh Furniture for ancillary businesses like fast food Co. of Holland, Mich., restaurants, hotels arid strip centers; three years ago, to help Great Lakes Crossing is essentially a people fit a guest bed single-level "racetrack" around which room and a home office four categories of merchandise are pre PHOTO BY STTVJ CAKTKU in the same living sented — the outlet stores, the super space, said Sue Swain, Sharing a dream: Robert Taubman discusses the amenities at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills stores, entertainment venues and including shopping at 'upscale' outlet stores with 20 to 70 percent off regular priced merchandise advertising coordinator restaurants, according to planners. for the company Local At a on-site press conference Tues and many neW'to-Michigan names. DONNA distributors of Sligh MULCAHY day, president Robert Taubman Taubman said Great Lakes Crossing what another Taubman Center, Lake magazine roads will move traffic along ______Furniture include the; announced the center's 16 anchor ten is expected to be a major tourist attrac side in Sterling Heights, did for M-59, the ring roads inside the complex." Scott Shuptrine ants along with plans to name 150 tion, employ 3,000 area residents, and Taubman's response was guarded. stores in Troy and Noyi, and Walker- more, once the leases are signed. generate $20 million for the city of The growth along that corridor was Sign of the times Buzenberg Furniture in Plymouth. Auburn Hills. haphazard," he told reporters. "But, in Taubman said the genesis of Great ' The File-A-WayDesk Bed looks like a Doin* the loop An employment call was recently many instances, where we've put a Lakes Crossing came in the mid-1980's beautiful, cherry wood desk, with a cen "Visitors will be able to enjoy a walk sent out to community colleges in the shopping center, much growth has when outlet centers first debuted as ter drawer above the leg opening, three area, as well as local high schools. occurred." warehouse-style strip centers, placed drawers on either end of it, arid a rear, around the entire center or shorten their paths by utilizing a cut through "The reason for this center is the He said special attention was given about 30 miles outside, of heavily popu wooden kick panel. But all is not as it lated areas. The concept has so evolved seems.' ,''". corridor in the center of the oval," he extraordinarily strong regional econo to ingress/egress at Great Lakes Cross explained, "The themed districts will my," he said. *^Ve expect 30-percent of ing so the already clogged 1-75 freeway that Great Lakes Crossing will become The facing of the center drawer flips add logic to the shopping trip. The the business to come from visitors who running alongside it would not be the prototype for outlet centers of the down to reveal a pull-out keyboard tray. mall's finishes, furniture and appoint live more than 40 miles away. . . It's a affected by the addition of a "major 2l8t century, adding service amenities, And although the desk top is 36 inches ments are inspired by the unique visu new leisure experience. It will be a visit tourist attraction." entertainment, and an air of sophisti deep, the side drawers are only 18 inches al appeal of Northern Michigan and that is great, smart and fun." cation to the value shopping experi deep. That's because a full-size hide-a- "Great Lakes Crossing is bookended the state's flower^ the apple blossom, When asked whether Great Lakes by two entrances at Joslyn and Bald ence. bed is tucked behind the drawers and will be a feature of the signage." kick panel, ' ' Crossing would do for Baldwin Road win roads, plus, wider, well-placed When overnight guests come to visit, simply roll the drawer units off to the side (they're on casters), pull down the kick panel and pull out the bed, in the Great lakes Crossing Merchants same way that you would pull out a sofa Outlet stores: bed. The drawer units'-then become night • Off Sthj a Sajks Fifth Avenue clearance center stands. • Last Call, a Neiman Marcus clearance center The File-A-Way Desk Bed is $3,000 • JC Penney Outlet and is made of hardwood solids and cher Superstores: • • ry veneers, with a slightly distressed fin-/ • Bed Bath & Beyond ish. A matching hutch (called a deck) _.jyith lots of storage is also available, for • Oshman's SuperSports, equipment/apparel for 75 sports, test areas about $1,400 to$1,600 / • Burlington Coat Factory Slighalso makes a ComputerCabi- • Group USA Clothing Co.,. women's off-price clothing net that's great if you don't have a sena • Marshalls te room for an officaWhen closed, the • TJMaxx :'.. inet looks like an armoire. It's four, bi- • FYE, For Your Entertainment, multi-media products old doors open to reveal a computer • Finish Line, sport footwear desk, hutch and bulletin board. Entertainment: The !desk has a pull-put printer shelf, • Game Works, high-tech indoor playground ala Stephen Spielberg two pull-out writing shelves^ two box • Jeepersl, amusement park/family restaurant drawers, a filedrawe r and a pullHOut key • Star Theatres, 25-screen, 5,200 stadium-style seats board tray. •:.'.-'•'•'" '.•'•;•'• - Food: .;•'-.•••'• The hutch has three adjustable • Rainforest Cafe, 325-seat, themed eatery* safari special effects • Wolfgang Puck Cafe, California cuisine, lounge; bar, patio shelves, three fixed shelves and two task: Shopping break: Ferks at Great Lakes Crossing include: valet parking; lights. The Computer Cabinet is also • Great Lakes Food Court,-1,000 seats wired for easy computer hook-up and two family restrooms, a pknic4herned kid's play area, well-placed rest phbnelines.. spots, coffee I cappuccino carts and a food court with 12 kitchens. Made of hardwood solids and veneers, it comes in four different cherry finishes News of special events for shoppers is included in (313) 593-1370. $3,400 to $4,000. Sligh also makes a this calendar. Send information to: Malls & Main* Prom fashion show PbcketChair to go with the Computer streets, c/oThe Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 80S Hudson's hosts annual seminar/show featuring Cabinet. The top of the chair flips down, East Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009; or fa* (248) 644- hair, make-up and dress styles for spring proms and allowing the chair to fit under the desk 1314. Deadline: Wednesday 5 p.m. for publication on special events, 1 p.m. both at Somerset Collection and be enclosed in the cabinet. The chair Sunday. -:>..;. ••''•". Join others for music, exercise, dance and talk, 11 North and Oakland Mall, in Troy. New Attitude;?; is sold separately, $300. Visit Sligh's Web a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments served. Lower Level Department. Free. All welcome to attend. * site at 8ligh.com. SUNDAY, MARCH 1 CommunityRoom. Newcomers welcome. (248)4434774, If you'd like to dress up your home Puppet show Westland Center. Wayne/Warren. Home decor Open House office with the simple elegance of antique Performed daily at 7 p.m. Saturdays 11,1 and 3 p.m. (313)425-5001. The Silk Woriri features manufacturers represents i country furniture, then visit Watch Hill Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 ' tives with spring merchandise lines, 10 a.m. to 6 p.mi Antique* & Interiors, at 330 E. Maple MeadowBrook Village Mall. Walker*'Meeting (Repeated March 8 from noon to 4 p.m.) Aromatherfc-: Road in Birmingham. Two of its spe Adams /Walton. Rochester Hills. . Somerset Collection's Walkabout Club hosts regis py sprays, candles, urns, silk products, dried wreaths, cialties include antique wedding (248)3759451. . tered dietitian Lynn Bedigian to discuss "The Impor and hors d'oeuyres and refreshments. ** armoires from Europe, and reproduction Home A Garden program tance of Eating Right and Exercising for a Healthy v 400 Main. Downtown Rochester. * furniture (including tables and armoires) The Somerset Collection hosts a home and garden Lifestyle," 8-8:45 a.m. Coffee and bagels while sup (248)651-1900. made from 100-year old reclaimed pine style and fashion program through April 11. Shop plies last from 7:30 a.m. Arthur visits wood. pers will enjoy garden displays, stage performances Somerset Collection. PBS character Arthur greets children from 2-4 p.m. Mia Voparil, owner of the company, and daily gardening lectures. Sale of playhouses to Big Beaver/Coolidge. Troy. at Waldenbooks, says a lot of her customers buy the repro benefit Habitat for Humanity begins April 1. On (248)643-6360. 30200 Plymouth. Livonia duction tables (which range from 4 feet Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m., see informal model THURSDAY, MARCH S (734)261-7811. long to 9 feet long) to use as computer ing of spring fashions in the North Grand Court, and Bridge Night Beauty consultation* desks. The tables start at $996. She also South Rotunda. A Cabaret jazz series takes off each Hudson's hosts fashion event for men 6-8 p.m. First Saks Fifth Avenue hosts Givenchy facial event with setts matching file cabinets, which can be Thursday night beginning at 7 p.m. Throughout the Floor. Light entertainment, refreshments, informal specialists from the cosmetic line. Call for personal placed next to the tables. Natural and month, special presentations about Australia, times, modeling of spring lines. View recordings of runways appointments. Beginning March 8-14,Simply Beauti painted finishes are avmuabie. dates on mall's Events Hotline. shows from Wilk Rodriguez, Ted Baker, Jhane ful spring promotion features gift with any $75 cos Some of the armoires have been modi Today at 1 p.m. Arranging Frtsh Cut Flowers by Barnes, Guy Laroche, Moshino, DKNY, Mondo and metic or fragrance purchase throughout the lower fied to be used at entertainment or com Tim Hourigan from The Flower Co. At 3 p.m. Sculp more. level department. puter center*. The oamputer tenters are tures to Accent Your Qardtn by Anthony Bellomo Somerset Collection North. Somerset Collection South. so popular that they're hard to keep in from Black Forest Building Co. Big Beaver/ Coolidge. Troy. Big Beaver/Coolidge. Troy. stock and they cost ataeol $M0O. Event hotline: (248) 819*6484 (248)816-4000. (248)614-3337. Watch Hffl Antiques has a wide a*)ec- SUNDAY, MARCH 8 tion of antique and reproduction furni Sponsored by the Red Greet for families Hands-on SATUROAY, MARCH 7 Family Fun centre! Health expo ture in stock tataonopan d fleaityi safety activities, information about accident preven Sponsored by tho American Heart Association, hoiM (the wavebM 1» opatj Wai Reach For The Stars Model Search for boys and tion to kiek-orTRed Crow month. Noon to 5 p.m. girls 4-10. Winners will be featured in an upcoming noon to 4 p.m. Registered dietitians offer personal iMiit ofth/). PurpJtuve fiat em be < TU*Tu*U* Mall. 12 Mil* I Ikkgraph SouthfUld. consultations, body fat analysis, blood pressure ordered. IWeinii hiiii_ |___ ^MMM ____ •&% iitetMfJE^Itti pppp^^p^^^pim^f^^iiii i, '- M. l. *w '-9r'' •-.'.•, !P^*^ *C7 2Vte Observer & Eccentricl SUNDAY, MARCH 1,1998 TViis feature is dedicated to helping readers locate sources for hard-to-findmerchandise, If'you've seen any in your retail travels (or basement) please call Where Can I Find? (248) 901-2555. Slowly and clearly, leave your name number and message, and you should see your input in next Sunday's cdurnnl Here's What we found: -' • Sander/* Colonial fiuttercream Cake can be found at the Crowley's 12 Mile/Parmingfori, Michigan/Outer Drive in Dearborn, Six Mile/Newburgh: Also spotted at The Sander's > Bakery Outlet store oh 10 Mile between Hoover and Van Dyke, riri Warren. :V:: ^//,-¾^ '••'.'.!•• >;•".•.'..'•:-'•: •- "• •; '''•*'"•: "•"•,; h, :V''< ,/'• Tho halibut fl»h entree is at Sir Cedricin Windsor^ arid v Pat & Hanks, Tecumseh East, also in Windsor./ ./ '•;; • A large scrapbook (12x15) can be found through Creative Memories, Naomi Kasle of Troy is a distributor (248) 689-4328, or call Creative Memories direct (888) 227f6748. Another caller, ChHd'» play; At WortilMahdif^ : Michelle, also sells Creative Memories (20)442-1458. /; '-./ [ • v. • There are two Stanley home distributors irt the area trip tjojthe playpit with mom, to meet other toddlers 6:rMenjoy Karen Calka (734)464-6720 or Pat Ross (313) 722-9461. • - ^ 8omecool, newtoys. • The hood ornament for the 1962 Podge pickup truck can be found in Hemmlngs Motor News, throughout which ads sell . different parts for truck and cars. Pick it up at any major book ''store'.;:''-':/;/..';/ '•"'•'-.•>•.''.• ''; ./ •..'.:/'.';/•-" : • Wood to Wood is available by mail at Dawn Ashletts Cleaning Seirvice (800) .451-2402. • Mary Ellen called to say crochet cotton can be found through the Kraft Gallery (508) 744-2334 or (508) 744-6980; ;./ • A Marathon service station at Joy/Newburgh in Livonia, \^^ carries Teaberry gum in a lai^ piack for 99-cents. '*'•" • Another place to find Chupa Suckers is The Bay or Simp sons or Etons in Canada. equipment and that she doesnt worry that her • The owner of The Country Store, 213 Commerce (248) BY DONNA MULCAHY Young said security officers regularlywalk by ••' 363-3638 said they have Beanie Babies. the area and so far, there haven't been any, daughter might get hurt on it. 8ra«AiWtorH^ ; "This is the kind of equipment that 1 would • We tracked down two chafing dish for Dan of Troy. Still problems. Some malls have large, custom-built play In the past, the 60-foot by 20-foot carpeted pit have, if I were to have this stuff at my home. It's looking for more. structures for children to climb on and through. not super high, not made of metal, and Little • Susan had a 1950's Betty Crocker cookbook for Hulda. was used as a staging area for special presenta But Wonderland Mall in Livonia has done tions, like puppet shows and fashion shows. Tikes is a good name," she said. something a little different, and it's a big hit But, when it wasn't being used for a special Holly Larkin of Westland, who was there for We're still looking for: with pre-schoolers and their parents. event, the empty pit was a magnet for young the first time with her daughter, Morgan, 20 • The book "The Star Fish" by Irv Furman. Instead of having, say, a giant tube of paint children and their parents. Parents would take months, and son, Mason, 4 years, said she likes • Kay and Jean are both looking for Z-Brick paint for interior and other such things for kids to climb on, like a break from shopping by sitting on the rim.of the play pit, toov. i V . walls, when applied it resembles brick. at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, or giant food for the pit, while their children blew off some steam "I normally don't shop here, but the play area • Lynn from Plymouth is looking for a Dairy Milk bottle from kids to play on, like at Lakeside Mall in Sterling by running around and doing cartwheels inside might bring me back," she said. Howe v e r > the m Heights, Wonderland has taken a simpler ofit. she said the carpeting needs to be vacuumed approach. "We saw that it. was an area families were more often! It was littered with crumbs and bits • Hilda would like the video "Lady and the Tramp." It's filled a big, carpeted pit in its center court using, so we decided to put some toys out there, of paper when she was there; Young said the • Linda is looking for a book that describes how to make doll with ride-ontoy s and other play equipment that to give kids a little bit more to do," Young said. carpet is vacuumed daflyV ; clothes for the Teeny Tiny Mini Tiny Tots dolls by Geek. a pre-schooler might be lucky enough to have in Last fall, the mall's management put a few balls Young said that Wonderland's management I • Deborah is looking for an old-style, single-unit roaster on a his backyard or basement. ., in the pit, along with a chalkboard easel and has been thinking about having a play structure I stand with coasters, it even baked bread! The toys include: two red, one-seater cars, some chalk. * built for the mall, but Tokarz and Anderson said • Betty is looking for the doll Poor Pitiftd Pearl from 1972. with yellow roofs and doors that open; a purple "But then we were worried that someone was they hope Wonderland keeps what it has. They • Lynette is looking for a dress by Pablo. 4 x 4 jeep; two, three-wheel motorcycles; two going to get hurt, because the kids were whip say they like the toys that are there now better • Dr. Emmaline Weidman is looking for a Purple Monster dolphin-shaped ride-on toys; two mini rocking ping the balls at each other and the chalk kept than the big play structure at Twelve Oaks . Mall- ' '••;'• ' from Space Jam. horses; three plastic gas pumps; a plastic mini • getting stolen/' Young said. So management * climbing tower with a slide; a push-toy for took that stuff out, and in January, began "It's hard to keep track of your kids there; \t's • Bob is looking for a Zippo bar top lighter! babies just learning how to walk; a picnic, table putting Out the toys that are there now, she so big andcrowded," Tokarz said. "1 likethis I • Patty is looking for a replacement pad for a playpen 40x40. and a table with four chairs. said... better because it's smaller, and because kids t • Old-fashion night caps with a peak and ball at the end for All of the toys are made by Little Tikes, a Julie Tokarz of Livonia said she likes the play learn to share when they have this stuff, rather r • Sol of Lathrup Village. company known for its durable plastic play than when they're all climbing on the same ? pit because it gives her 3-year-old grandson thing, like at Twelve Oaks! With these toys, • "Bonanza" board game by Parker Bros, for Gwen. equipment. The cars and other ride-on toys are Alex Tokarz an opportunity to socialize. In their v foot powered, and metal folding chairs are they have to learn to take turns." • Joe is looking for parts to a Sunbeam master shaver with neighborhood, she said, there aren't any kids his Besides the play pit. Wonderland Mall offers Coleman blades. placed around the rim of the play pit for parents age who are home during the day. to sit on. "So on a day when we have nothing to do. I other activities for children and families, includ • A game, "Kids on Stage," for Linda. "I get a kick out of watching the kids play take him here to play," Tokarz said. "It's espe ing Jeepers! (an admission-required entertain • The video "Hope & Glory," for Jack. together," said Cathy B. Young, assistant mar cially nice on a rainy day like this." ment facility that has indoor amusement park • Julie is looking for a Farberware counter top convention keting director for Wonderland Mall. "They'll She said the only thing she worries about is rides, games, a soft playground with giant slide, oven hot air (like a microwave oven). pull up next to each other and talk to each other whether or not the toys are kept clean. Young and a diner that features Pizza Hut pizza), an • Lori wants the "Pivot Pool" game by Milton Bradley. when they're sitting in the cars, just like grown said they are cleaned several times a week, AMC theater, a train for children to ride at i • Mary is looking for hand soap, 4711 White Rose glycerin. ups do, and they try to put gas in each other's before the mall opens, by students from the Christmas and Easter time, an indoor walking cars. It's fun to watch." club, and free monthly presentations, which are I • Linda is looking for the movie soundtrack "Rich in Love" Livonia Skills Center. now held next to the play pit, instead of in it. '- CD or cassette. Signs posted on pillars next to the play area Becky Anderson of Redford, who was at the say it's for children under 5 years of age, or Wonderland play pit with her daughter Con Wonderland Mall is at Plymouth Road and ?V- Compiled by Sandi Jarackas under four feet in height, and that they must be stance, 2, said she likes the mall's choice of play Middlebelt in livonia. Call <734> 522-4100. supervised by a parent or adult guardian. The Merrill-Palmer Institute IKON Wayne State University m. Office Solutions present Summer for Kids IW8 CAMP AND ACTIVITIES FAIR MARCH ^^ III ^prtli j^yth NOVI EXPO CENTER Novl Ml • l-*6 A Nov! Rd. 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SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 it t •* ,¾ >V ' *l ' !• J x. »>* M, t- A* i BY NORMA SCHONWBTTER SPECIAL WRITER' Best known as the place where Ponce de Leon visited in the 16h century looking for the fountain of youth, Southwest Florida is a moat versatile vacation spot. There are a multitude of attrac tions for winter as well as sum- . mer. It's a location that lends ' itself to families, honeymooners and couples, popular with golfers and tennis players year round;. From a back watercharter of from the pier with rented equip ment, this area is a'fishernian's ^paradise. Nature lovers will r marvel at close-up views of peli cans, egrets, blue herons, ibis, roseate spoonbills and much more; For music lovers there's th$ beautiful Pnimarmoiuc Cen Sunset vleW; On the Lee Island Coast the sun outlines terfor the Arts;inNaples. swaying palms. -,'. Naples, located on the Gulf of Mexico, offers 41 miles of beach es at its front door, the Ever to 340,000 January through This is a resort island with glades at its back and magnifi March. Naples is becoming the abundant bird life. The favorite; cent sunsets to feast your eyes Palm Beach of Florida's west •mode of.transportation is bicy on. In between are museums; coast; with trendy boutiques and cling. • " ;-.-.r .'^ ;'•:.',''" '.,';.:> imusement parks, zoological Fifth Avenue corridor^ Baseball fans can take the preserves and Caribbean gar- At Everglades National Park, whole family, out to the ball jns with tropical plants. located 30 minutes east of game throughout spring and ^Naples' has been growing in Naples, one can see dolphin, summer in this area, which is f aps and bounds and is how sec?' manatees, bald eagles, wading the spring training headquarters id in growth to Las Vegas. The birds and alligators. Miami is to two major league teams, the of Naples is in Collier Couni' : $$ 1 : T^TTS I'-.-." -". -' ~*pi:v '. . .••< •.. •'-.. r Great Escapes features various 1998 Michigan Summer Travel Shaw and his contemporaries, '; Ticket prices range from $32 to various European and North ture on "The.Coming of the travel new8 items. Send news Guide, . covering the long,period of $65 Canadian including taxes. American collections. Vikings to Ireland," 8 p.m. fcads fo Hugh Gallagher, assis- y The 144-page full-color 1998 Shaw's life, 1856 to I960. To ord^r tickets, call 1-800-511- Giacometti was born in Thursday, March 19, at the Oak 4&iii -managing editor, ObservM-¾.Michiga n Travel Ideas, the Park Public Library, 14200 Oak A The festival has'ihree theater! SHAW^TPh^ Shaw Festival Switzerland but worked in ,&yEcfentric Newspapers /nc.V' >$fc&tial guide to Michigan travel running the plays' in- repertory, internet site is http:// shawfe3t. France from 1927 until his death Park Blvd; $6251 SchodlcraftrLivonia, MI • destinations and attractions, Niagara-on-the-Lake in! on Lake sympaticQ.ca, in 1966, His early works of the Dr. Barry is primarily a $8150, of fax them to (313) 591? ; was produced again this year by Ontario just north of Niagara QUCOMETTt IN MONTREAL 19308 reflect the influence of medieval archaeologist with -72791 ' Travel Michigan and Midwest Falls. ' -v. ^-,^-. Surrealism as well as African interests in the Viking and High Living magazine, with support The Montreal Museum of Fine TELL US YOUR STORY This year'i plays at the large Arts will present the works of and Oceanic art. In the 1940s, Medieval periods of Irish history, from General Motors and other Festival Theater are Shaw's the human figure gradually The lecture is sponsored bjrthe : We want to hear from you? advertisers. Features cover top the great sculptor Alberto Gia- •Have you been someplace inter "Major Barbara/April 16 to Nov. cometti, June ,18 to Oct. 18. This emerged in the artist's repertoire Metro Detroit Chapter of the ics including Great Lakes cruis 1; Kaufman and Hart's "You Irish American Cultural 'Insit*' esting ? Have you had a special ing, golfing and harbor towns. major exhibition will feature and was to become his dominant ! Can't Take It With You," May 2 theme! tute. The donation is $& adventure? Is there a quiet The 1998 Michigan'Summer sculptures, paintings and draw island you'd like to recommend to Nov. 1; and Oscar Wilde's ings from the Foundation Refreshments will be served. or a highly promoted place you'd Travel Guide is 64 pages of use "Lady Windermere's Fan," June ful travel information. 26 to Oct. 31. Maeght (the most important col IRISH LECTURE like to warn against? Do you lection of works assembled dur- Dr. Terry Barry of Trinity Col have special tips for other travel For free copies of the two book At the Court House Theatre, lets, calU tollrfree^ (888)78- dedicated to more experimental ine the artist's lifetime) and from lege, Dublin.will present a lec ers to make their journeys easi GREAT (784-7328). As well as er? Have you met some interest or neglected works, are Christo taking orders for the free guides, pher Fry's The Lady's Not For i •!. ing people in other countries travel advisers are available to that you'd like others to know Buring," June 26 to July 9; HE ABILITY TO STOP assist travelers in planning their Shaw's Mohn Bull's Other CHILD ABUSE IS about? We want to share your vacations and weekend getaways FINALLY AT OUR FINGERTIPS, stories and your color pictures on Island," July 4 to Sept. 26; and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday John Galsworthy's "Joy," June our travel page. Call Hugh Gal and 8 aim. to 6 p;m; Saturday" Now ih IVV9 ¥SWWT PPl rMPMK * INM Ify wt pw§ vvn LA to ffowy, ctwpNy Mt Nw ZtmonL * IWW rtyM 1PM •••IWBWBBlliOi B| Wb './llltt —«*" i* WW •fcy»»»»4^pi| >I"|,HI I»M. * »«>f*—*; i *^i l >I'P 11 ii i >n >4 T~ <%.•!*- • * v» -.,-. ^aiiitaiiliii j, ^.^- mmmmmmmmmm 3 INSIDE; Boys basketball, D2 Recreation news, D& L/W Page 1F Section D Jif.Kl LmoMS. FHttm Ml '»:>,< Pi 21 lit *hi- \\« d http. •« r •• litrir ( inn Sum*.i\ M.trf ti 1 1 'i'H - . l " • t.: OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE BYBRADEMONS -.-^: Germany, increased Churchill's lead to • Hatley hopes that his senior experi-' ;»r>UTWWTi» .. ,:• ••]•.>: PREP HOCKEY 3-0 at 7:55 irony Frank Fiirdero and ence will have a cany-over effect head-. x v- •J • Krug. \) : ^•/^^{••^/^'•••-••..[y.: Jng into Wednesday's district show-; 1.- Wiith soccer qhariips" Like a thief in the night, Livonia \ , Furdero then capped, tiie scoring at' down with Stevensori. \ ::^ /:•/. Churchill snuck through four first-peri bowed out at 16-5-2 overall. : •The Livonia Y Meteors,fan under? od goals and made it stand up, scoring "We, scouted them three times and 14:28 from Martoia. :; V, i:[ 'v' Martoia', Matt Wysocki, Jasoii Hen-;/ • 16 girls teJam^ duplicated their first ; a .4-0 Class A district semifinal hockey we saw that they liked to mix up the Churchill goaltender Greg Sliwka drian and Anton Sutovsky are allr session indoor soccer championship, victory ^ver University of petroit- fore-cl>e¢k8,', Churchill coach Jeff Hat- made 25 saves in posting the shutout. fourth-year varsity players. , \ /f; •I winning ;the second session by; Jesuitf before a spirited crowd. Friday ley said; "They used ihree' different : Hatley's' other ^Qaltender, .Dwaine This isiheir fourth year in the statti/ outscbring the opponents $3-12; y afternoon^aVEdgar Arena; w kinds of sete. They fan a trap twice in Jones, Was not availaple because of the tourneyand they, know they can'tJopk^ Members pf the Meteors include The Chargers; (18-4-3 overall) will * the first period and we were ready for death of his grandmother In Tennessee. past anybody," Hatley said. v >* Alexis Bowman, Allison \t. m • *• ._.<. 4 . .. , \ I •• * ^* . »4^» . -..<•....«.»..***•- • •-«*. ••••>^'l »»< :½¾ &JS:.i wm- 0^,-^- The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 0Twin;y '.'$•4 •nyth^duTereflt • *W» wasted tr run and get in The state tournament is just oyer the horizon, so it's time for'^ Wayne Memorial to start getting serious. <> |wrtdBWn^c*»tJ*ltt.fcl A The Zebras pulled one out Thursday night as Quentin Turner, Wfew 01«ni> began I* *a*V MtuAjfi scored five points in overtime to rally Wayne Memorial from a sbi- Western's guard*, the pendu- ing tO tettrtS^rt*rt»r point deficit to a 78-69 boys basketball victory over Belleville. lum b«g*Ji to swing. IwidhiMlfautt •««« flan- Belleville tied the score at 62 on a late shj)t in regulation by A(J; •IP^IF^^W^p, ^^ ~ ww^ f^^iw^ "They got u* at • p»c# W« down the. Grantham W force the overtime. : r . y ; -;!;' didn't Want, but that's tempo* It got a triple and^ ran off thei first^^ six^pointe of the extra period*.; Stanexak said. "The key run "* Tlu RoefcetS eounterected before Turner got hostWayne turned around and on the road to vie-' : ; 1; was in the second quarter. We their tfpp to *tM on to the tory. "" '•:'•'• •-.-' ••' '•••' •.'".•'.- '-::"u." 'S/':'^/'^'" I •'•"•• ' -": '- .'->:'•' ". .' - •'" ''• tk£|a m ttt^ weeks *t$tt*ltat» |t get away from could never quite catch them , baflbjmnW»*oighton4 shots Guard Brian Wiliiams had 26 points, five rebounds, five assists ] ™^w^^wt *w* - ™.™ ^^ ,^^^F^»^^pw -o*,*\|': ?;: • A after that" ' mt**«naleitW minutes. and two Steals to lead the Zebras to an 11-8 byerall record and a 6-5* WmlOtn hstd tfebfi going its Western, however, stayed Waetero %*• 16 of 48 from mark in the Michigan Mega Conference Red Division. •: • v ' ," ; •JS^P^^WS? ^*! pMSW way for o»e ii^erter, dead- within striking dieta&ce, tike field $8 percent) end only Turner had iiine points and seven rebounds while junior guard ; looked w*h 1 •***• --v y^ move BY SCOTT DANIEL after their lead was cut to four and inserted those : STAFPWRITER ^% starters. '.' A 14-0 run by Salem followed.. Churchill coach . **- •• .-1 i .Score one for Groliath. / V• Rick Austin said the Rocks simply had too many As top seed :in the Western Lakes Activities •jjlS^ ->5 * >. Association basketball playoffs, Plymouth Salem weapons for his team. was given the role of the biblical giant. The Rocks "Their team speed and height killed.us," he : added. i^H^^^^r proved eighth-Seeded Livonia Churchill was no TJayid by taking a 68-48 road victory Friday night. Salem led 37-21 at halftime. Jancevski finished Analogies aside, Salem coach Bob Brodie was with 11 points in the half and Andy Power added ; just hoping for ai solid performance. nine.' '•.•; , • "The kids Were off from school this.•week," he Power played a strong all-around game. The said, "arid hadn't played a game in a week. senior point guard finished with 12 points, five **' "We were hoping not to have a letdown after assists and three Steals. ; 9 winning the conference title outright." . "Our game plan was to take Power out of the : The Rocks (15-3) did anything ou< letdown Fri 'fastbreak," Austin said. "But we didn't have any- • m day. Salem completely dominated Churchill from body fast enough to keep up with him." start to finish.. ".> ^ •- Churchill never got closer than 16 points to ; Junior. Tony Jancevski got his team rolling in Salem in the second half. Austin said he knew his team wouldn't match up * the first quarter. The 6-foot 9-inch center scored nine points as Salem took a 21,-11 advantage by well with Salem, But he waB hoping for a better the end of the frame. •'•'•;. effort,; -.7... ••';•.;• "He's an awesome force when he plays hard and "Our big challenge was to play Salem like we • stays within himself," Brodie said. : * weren't the eighth seed," he commented. "We poor- • The Chargers (6-13) showed signs of life early in ly attempted that tonight," Your Sunday mornings and Thursday the second quarter. A pair of baskets by Ryan Matt Mair and Jancevski each scored 13 points Vickers and a third from George Kithas made it a for the Rocks. Jeff McKiah played a solid game,: too, scoring eight points, grabbing 10 rebounds and : *V:' 21-17 game with 6:15 to go before halftime. : afternoons could be worth more than But the run was made with moat of Salem's making four steals. • ••••'./' starters on the bench. The Rocks, called timeout For Churchill, Vickers and Erik Uhlinger each [fr*: scored 11 points. ; they are rightnow . . How about turning some spare time into spendable cash? Tony Goins from page Dl It only takes a few hours twice each week to deliver your hometown Tony developed a different looking forward to next season. Glenn teammate Guy Rucker). Observer of Eccentric newspaper and throughout the year you'll have a lot work ethic. He realised he just He looks at the Pistons' Grant "What drives me is to be the can't go through the motions. Hill as a player he can pattern best player in the conference," of chances to win—and earn— some really great prizes. He's playing 37 to 40 minutes his game after. Goins said. "But the only way a game now and we rode "Next year we have to be is to keep playing hard and let We're looking for sons and daughters, moms and dads, and even Tony's back the last half of the more disciplined," he said. others be the judge." season "You can't have mental break He's even beginning to con grandparents who would like to join our great carrier team. (You can't be "And we stayed in games due downs in CIOBC games, especial vert his biggeat critic (and his to Tony." ly the way we did this year in now biggest supporter). younger than 10 or older than dirt) The Tartars finished the the last two minutes of a ball- "Wehope things have a year 13-13 overall, but missed game. carry-over effect," Hammye Just call one of the numbers here and we'll get things roing: . the OLIAC playoffs. "And we haven't been to the said, "But he can't just rest on 1 want to get in the habit of (NCAA) tourney in five years. I 12 games. Ha has to do it over WHtm COUKTV: m49?<**0» playing hard," Goins said. "It have to make sure we'll be bet an entire season. OAXMMD feels like t lost time. But I ter next year." "And if we can put a few meat It etflMM from maturity. Hell work the summer for a more players around him, the That* moving company and play in future is bright." T had to mem that you have between against stiff competi And by this time next year, te hiswe Hall on the floor" tion in such settings as Goina fans might be asking for With &a Tartar* toeing just Detroit's St. Cecilia and Prime a curtain call, MM fUrter, Ootas is already Time league in Iowa (with ex- He's ready for center stage. i i The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 (LW)OS WEEK AHEAP VpMMMI^iBwfVHPWvB^MMn-U^^^ ' -»CvAon A|*tn. Greater Life . «P«toC*6*A<*ufflHiMt, 3 pm. AWWpotU 1 CUriK«vW«. T p.m. * Ufftttt m Uuth. Watttmd, 7 p.m. Redford Catholic Central lost < , C4flt*>'jR Norttwttl*, 7 pjn. to Royal Oak Kimball, 36-30, in • PREP WRESTLING * - Stwrnwon m franhUri, 7 p.m. a Division I team wrestling BY C.J. RISAK ' W.L W*ite«n'at Hmtbon, 7 p.m. regional semifinal meet Wednes ' C*urct*J at H. f mtit^vn, 7 pjiv DIVISION i TEAM SP0RT8WRITKR day at South Lyon. DUALWRCSTUNQ • COLLEGE BASKETBALL Record Itoton * St. A«etfw, 7 p.m. The Shamrocks recorded only ,Yp«i Unwln at Tfweloo, 7 p.m. REGJ0NA1 RESULTS "I thought the third time was supposed to be the one victory before. South Lyon Fab. 25 at Tamaaranc* Badford charm," said Aquinas College women's basketball Huron V*»*y«tFf«n*(UnW., 7 pm. going to go witli the three-pointer and live and die ..OreanMMtat Ply. Chrittrtn, 7 p.m. figured it had the match won coach Linda Nash. "But I guess it wasn't." . "withit." . :..".: • (WMtMt UJhw tcteMnait) and voided the final three TEMPERANCE BEDFORD 65 In fact, the fourth time was any better than the It wasn't really a move of desperation for * WA. Central M John GJwwi, 7 p.m. matches. LIVONIA STEVENSON 6 third for the Saints, who faced Madonna Universi Aquinas, acct rding to Nash.."The' three-point * Faratinfton at Seton, 7:30 p.m. Kimball went on to lose to (ChampionaMp final) ty that many times this season.— and lost every shot's been a big part of our offense," she said, ii Northville in the regional final. time. kKff'Cjty at Clarencevrtte, 7 p.m.. 103 pounds: Ryan Waslelowkl (TB) ' "And in.the fin if half, what did we shpot? Eighteen , fiB. Huron at luth. W*«I*XJ, 7 p rr». •The score was not indicative decisfoned Joe Moreau, 12-3; 112: Kat- - The most recent was the last, at least for this percent? We hi ven't shot that poorly all year. V\ StWanaoAM NorthviHe, 7p.ro. of the match," CC coach Mike suhiko Sueda (LS) dec. Jim Bright. 7-1; - season. In the opening round of the Wolverine- "We went with a shorter lineup;because we FranWin at Canton. 7 p.m. Rodriguez 8aid. 'T'hey killed us. 119; Chad Johnston (TB) pinned Mike - Hooaier Athletic Conference between the league's thought we would match-up better w^ith them. It's Romufutm. Wayna. 7 p.m. They had it won by the time we Strugla, 1:44; 125: Zack Brovyn (TB) p. I third (Madonna) and fourth place finishers, the not normally aj lineup we go with, and it may have rrtaay, Maaaa a got to 171. You can't beat the Chris Coins, 4:53; 130: Casey Roberts ] Lady Crusaders routed Aquinas 65-49 Thursday at taken us out ofjour offensive sync." Canton City at Lincoln park, 7 p.m. strength^ (TB) pinned Chris Cooprider, 0^49; 135: Madonna. Rtftort Union at Southgate, 7 p.m. Dan $eder (LS) Steve Dec, 8-5;. 140: ' The Saints never did find it. For tie game, they Thurston at M«tvfnd«M, 7 p.m. Mitch Hancock, a sophomore, Brian Tibai (TB) p. Irnad Kharbush, 2:34; - The win put the Crusaders into yesterday's made 18-of-63floor shots (28,6 pe cent), while W. Higntami at Agape, 7 p.m. ' was the only Shamrock that got 145: Steve Isabell (TB) dec. Jeff Brach. * WHAC semifinals against No. 1-seeded Spring Madonna hit 2p-of-63 (41.3 percent). Huron VaHay v*. Taylor Baptist a chance to wrestle to win. He 12-3; 162: Nate Deland (TB) p. Tim Gas Arbor. The winner plays for the league title Tues The closest it got in the second hi ilf was 62*49 at Martnatl M.S., 7:30 p.m. pinned his opponent in the first ton, 0:28; 160: Scott Opdyke (TB) dec. ^ day, with the highest remaining seed serving as (WUA haroNa at OwnMi) period in one minute, 20 sec Barker. 7-3; ltl: Jeff Hooper (TB) p. with eight seconds left. Dawn Pelc, M idonna's only Conar^ation final, 6 p.m. host. ; senior, capped the final home game of her career onds. Mike Radley, 0:29; MS: Tom Dec (TB) , ' Cnarnplonahtp fin*, 8 p.m. Rodriguez said the result was- p. Waleed Haddad. 1:11; 215: Corey . Madonna took an 18-12 mark into the WHAC by nailing a half-court three-pointer jat the buzzer Andrews (TB) won on void; heavywetgjrt: semis. Aquinas finishes at 16-12, with four of those for the final mirgin. . . i * a^a^aJf^aWy | WWB^T^B » n!t going to take away from the. Art Snowberger tTB) won by void. (NJCM««0m 12 «—iWwte) opportunities four Shamrocks defeats by double-digit figures to the Crusaders. Four Crusaders reached double-figures in scor Stevenson's final dual meet record: Lanting v». Vincermes {\ \ I -v'V-'- ' P4(LW) TVie Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH. 1,1998 retires Rice, 1-0 i I BY STEVE KOWALSKI CC junior forwrd Keith Rowe STAITWRITO •PREP HOCKEY scored the only goal on a slap season Birmingham Brother Rice shot just inside the blue line, hockey coach Mike Brown has won one state championship . dapping a 4-on-l break with BYC.J. RISAK Taylor, who last played at one daughter, Shana, and no under Brown, in 1992, and lost 1:10 left in the second period. SPORTSWIUTKR • COLLEGE BASEBALL Siena Heights, has proven abili-t sons, unless you're counting in the state championship The Ilice goaUender, Aaron • —•—••••••i ii^nw«———»w^^mmm ^ ty, however. Together withe Jones, might have been Let's be honest: To start with, junior outfielder Aaron Shrews j the 20 or so boys that played game another time. it could be pretty ugly; one save), senior lefthander for him every yeat. . screened on the shot. bury (;455; 20 doubles, 13; The Warriors reached the "Coach told us to get as Madonna University's baseball Mark Serra (1-1, 10,52 ERA, homers, 64 RBI, 51 runs scored),, Brown doesn't bide his emo Final Four three times.. team has talent, however, and three. starts) and senior tions and on Friday night he many shots on goal as we Haeger figures to have a very There were 24 all-state play could," R^we said. "They lei me after all r- it's how the season rightharided closer Jason Carter potent one-two power punch. j shed a few, more tears than ers under Brown, including ends that really counts, right7 (3-2, 3.71 ERA, fivesaves) . usual as another season came walk in on goal and I shot it as Shrewsbury, like Pydyn an all-j three Mr. Hockey award win hard as I could. Rick (Marnon, So now y ,:\r"; I.-:.' eanweve more! r. •.».». was won ^ WMoU^ going to list them here: pest EntMlnwMif$9tyi? $eption Best News Photo First Place—Clarkston Eccentric, Clarkston Life First Place—West Bloomfieid-Lakes Eccentric, Watching Second Place—Birmingham Eccentric, Suburban Life Second Place—Garden City Observer, Clinton Rally Third Place—West Bloomfieid-Lakes Eccentric, likes Cate Third Place—Rochester Eccentric, Ride Me Down Easy mmoMMm^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Best Feature Photo Story or Series First Place-Oxford Eccentric, Closed Doors First Placer-Livonia Observer/ Derek's Second Place—Lake Orion Eccentric, Lake Orion Editorial > - Third Place—Westland Observer, Festival B**t Gotmn Writing Third Place—Rochester Eccentric, Handful of Hope First Place—Clarkston Eccentric, Canlyn Walker Best Breaking News Story Second Place—Rochester Eccentric, Jay Grossman First Place—Plymouth Observer, Fire Destroys Courthouse Third Place—Birmingham Bloomfield Eccentric, Judith Doner Berne Third Place—Birmingham-Bloomfield Eccentric, Bungled Robbery Best Editorial Page fast Lwal Election CQVmgt *:f ,. . *< First Place—Southfield Eccentric Third Place—Farmington Observer; * •. 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