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THE WEEK AHEAD up summer • School projects are bustling as work crews repair track and tennis TODAY courts, replace boilers, install new roofing and Pigskin preview: Look for replace gym floors, among your hometown teams in other improvements in the Wajnie AVestland school the High School Football district. Preview in today's West- land Observer. The spe BY DARRELL CLEM cial section includes a STAFF WRITER team roster, schedule for Lisa Murray always the season and story and dreaded those bad- weather days when pictures on local prep she drove sons Josh, 9, teams. and jeremie, 6, to Wildwood Elementary School. Inevitably, she found herself fight ing heavy traffic as parents and bus MONDAY drivers competed for space in the school's only drop-off loop, v Pool championships: The "The traffic was awful trying to get in there on a rainy day,".Murray said first-ever Olhausen Inter Wednesday, standing^ wjth her front national Pro Wheelchair door ajar. "And in the afternoon the 9 Ball Championship is kids couldn't find the parents." Wayne-Westlahd school officials are Monday through Wednes hoping that a new/separate bus loop day at The Electric Stick, will ease traffic problems when the 1^1¾¾¾¾^^¾¾^¾¾^^^1^^;-1--1 : ! v new sdiool year begins Wednesday. .' V:yv; ;. "."'.•:•,•• "•••: .•','•;••':.-•..' STA** PHOTO BY TOMHAWLEY located in a strip mall on "Our goal is to have it done before School sidewalk: Gabriele Cement Construction of Dearborn Heights workers, JW.Maikins (left the northwest corner of the students return," Charlotte Sher to right), Tony Matkins, Phillip Ciavqglia and Aldo Gabriele pour concrete and finish the side Hunter and Wayne roads man, assistant superintendent of gen walks at Wildwood Elementary school in Westland Thursday. eral administration, said Wednesday. in Westland, Spectators Her statement came as work crews may watch the games for scrambled to finish the job - one of many stemming from a $108.3 million free from roughly10:30 bond issue that voters approved in in session a.m. to 5:30p.m. each February. day, except for the $10- "That will be wonderful^ Murray Those lazy, hazy days Livonia schools' • Students report for a half-day said of the new bus loop. "They've per-person of summer are almost back-to-school schedule session Wednesday afternoon.; needed to do that for a long time." oyer for students in . is: '.•..'.'•••• , • The first full day of school for School projects are bustling across Wayne-Westland and • All students in students is Thursday, Sept. 3. Back to school: School the district as work crews repair the Livonia Public grades 1-6 and morn • Orientations for Wayne-West- starts for most Livonia track and tennis courts, replace boil Schools. : ing kindergarten will land middle school students are also ers, install new roofing and replace For most students in attend school in the planned. Public Schools students gyni floors, among other school Livonia Public Schools, morning only on Mon • At Adams Middle School, sixth- improvements. summer vacation ends day. Afternoon kinder grade students and parents and par On the horizon are larger plans Monday. garten and full-day ses ents hew to the district can attend such as adding new classrooms to Students in Wayne- sions begins Tuesday. orientation 6.-7 p.m. Monday. TUESDAY some schools, remodeling existing Westiand first report for a half-day in • AH 7th-gTade students have a •.-••: • At Franklin Middle School, sixth- buildings and installing new comput the afternoon on Wednesday, Sept. 2. half-day session Monday. School for. grade orientation is at 6 pin: Mon ers across the district. The districts have mailed star>of- both 7th'<- and 8th-graders-starts day. ' '".'.••-. Commission meets: The For now, though, officials are hop school information to school district Tuesday, ;. • At Marshall Middle School, an Westland Planning Com ing the initial phase of projects will residents. • All 9th-grade students have a full open house is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. cause as little disruption as possible Information oh Livonia schools also day of schttol Monday. The first full Monday. mission meets at 7:30 as students and educators return to can be called up on home Computers day of school for all senior high school • At Stevenson Middle School, ori p. m. Tuesday, in the sec school. on a site maintained by the district. students is Tuesday, entation and open house for parents "We're very hopeful for a smooth Livonia's Web site address is Wayne-Westland's back-to-school is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. ond floor council cham www.livonia.kl2.mi.us. schedule is: ' ; bers of Westland City - . -.-. Please see PROJECTS, A2 Hall, Ford Road west of Wayne Road. Shopping around e u WEDNESDAY School days: Students of in s case
theWayne-Westland BY DARRELL CLEM judge said she had no legal authority to school district return to STAFF WRITER reverse herself. classfbrahalfcdayin the A Westland judge Thursday stood by Cramer said no decision has been Afternoon on Wednesday. her earlier decision to dismiss criminal made whether McKnight's decision will charges against two local businessmen, how be appealed to Wayne County Cir ]The-fiir$tfuil''(^y:.i$'': who had; been accused of defrauding cuit Court. Thursday. condominium buyers. Bright and Morche could've faced as District Judge Gail McKnight didn't much as 10 years, in prison if they had. question cOurt testimony indicating been tried and convicted of defrauding that two couples lost tens of thousands Marilyn and Amir Kashat and Renee INDEX of dollars on condominiums at Antho; and Larry Panther. ny's Pond, an upscale development oh But McKnight,-.citing no evidence that Bright and Morche intended to • Obituaries A3 Hix Road between Warren and Joy. "But Ican^t take a sad thing and cheat the couples, has indicated the • Classified Index H3 "turn it into a crime if it's not there," case should be decided in civil court Real Estate ____E1 she said. McKnight has said that financial dif ficulties and a complex business Crossword With that, McKnight upheld her July .:11, Ji 23 decision to dismiss criminal charges arrangement between Bright and Jobs HI against businessmen Alvin Berton Morche niay have fueled problems at STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWUSY Anthony's Pond - but were not of a Home& Service J5 Bright Jr. and Michael Edward Savers opens: Kaitlynn Skipper, 7, of Westtand looks Morche. : criminal nature. Automotive J7 thrdugh some sweaters at the new Savers thrift store in McKnight said assistant Wayne The Panthers claim they lost $65,000 • TflBte Bi County prosecutor Jane Cramer failed on a partially built condominium that Westland, Kaitlynn and her mother, Debbie Harris, were in nearly two years later stands - unfin • Health & Fitness B4 to provide any new evidence that would the store for the first time. The store* which buys itsrner- support charges of obtaining money ished without even a roof - between • Arts* Leisure CI chandise from Big Brothers Big Sisters, is in a shopping under false pretenses. two upscale homes, The Kashats say they spent more • Sports & Recreation Dl center on Wayne Road, north of Hunter. Please see Page A3. McKhight's decision came after Cramer filed a motion asking her to than $100,000 for'a condominium in reconsider her July 23 ruling. The .——— Please see CASE, A4 HOW TO REACH US A check for a millionaire For information, call Ken Belanger at (734) 721- Newsroom: 734-953-2104 1810 or John Toyo at (734) 729-8693. Gerald Dale Karns, 90, of Westland, won . i • ' - . Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7279 $1,146,176 this week when ho hit the Wheel of Gold PLACES & FACES C-mail: bjachman©oe.hom«comm.n«t MegaJackpot at the Kings Club Casino in Brimley. Chamber luncheon Nightline/Sports: 734-953-2104 "I've been coming up north for three or four years The first Westland Chainbor of Commerce busi Redder Comment Line: 734-953-2042 now to gamble," Karns said. ness luncheon of the season begins at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Joy Manor. Classified Advertising: 734-591-0900 "I started to shako when they told me I won," he Toy show story The speaker for the luncheon is Rob Cantinn, Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 said. '.•;•''•• ••••-,•• Karns spent about $60 in the machine when ho It will be a veritable toy land as the Westland president of 9000 Solutions Group and his topic will Homo Delivery: 734-591-0500 hit tho jackpot. Rotary Club sponsors a Toy Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. be "Quality:.What It Isn't, What It Is." He said he'll help his kids with his winnings. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Joy Manor in Westland. Everyone who RSVPs for the event will be entered Players win the jackpot by betting.75 cents at a Dealers of antiques, collectibles and obsbletos can in a drawing for $100 donated by Joint Toyo of time and lining up the appropriate rcol symbols. rent tables for $25 each, v Remerica Family Realtors. Wheel of Gold is a progressive game.. . Admission is $3. Children under 12 get in free. In addition, those who fill out tho.luncheon survey Every time a player puts a coin into tho slot of a Proceeds will benefit Rotary projects and chnritics. will.be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certifi linked machines, the jackpot grows until it is won. Joy Manor is at 28999 Joy Road, east of Middle- cate to a chamber business. T)io jackpots arc paid in annual installments. Call (734) 326-7222. 6 63174 10011 6 belt. . •'-• m«) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1998
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startup," Sherman said. Wildwood bus loop are complet Officials are currently fretting ed, site restoration and land most about the Wildwood bus scaping will still have to be done loop and a similar effort at Mar* — tentatively by mid-October. shall Middle School, where a bus Some parents and students are loop is being moved frqnv the more excited about what looms front of the building to the side as the district plans to install to rn ake room for more parking new computers and other class spaces. :" room technology in all buildings. "Our biggest concern right now Some computers have begun is Marshall and Wildwood," arriving, and some will be in use Sherman said. as early as this fall, tarry Gal- At John Glenn and Wayne braith, executive director of stu Memorial high Schools, athletic dent services, said/
field improvements ate under "Every building will have some i ':'< way. Some hew bleachers are.; new computers this fall - but riot being added, and tennis courts all classrooms," he said. . have been upgraded, Murray^s eon Josh, who will be i i- High school track repairs are a fourth-grader this year, said lie expected to be completed by mid- recalls his class being split in September, and officials are hop two last year fqi* visits to a Wild- ing at John Glenn to replace wood computerlab. football field lighting that "If they put enough computers became more urgent when a July in there, maybe our whole class storm toppled several poles, . could go at once," he said. "I like.; "We're still hopeful that we computers because they're fun to won't have to disrupt the season .use and they have a lot of games or alter (game) times," Sherman and stuff,- ^-,^.--^^:-.:-^:-^ said. ,:'V. '.'' •".'",= Josh said he's ready for fourth John Glenn Principal Neil grade. His 6-year-old brother Thomas isn't predicting any Jerernie will be a firstrgrader, major snags for the new school but younger brother Jacob, 2» • year. ..'.'• •••/.' still has a few years to wait. "Generally every thing is on "We learn a lot every day at schedule," he said. "We're school," Josh said. "I make a lot
expecting a regular startup of of friends, and the teachers are STATT PHOtti BY TOM ItAWUY the school year." .nice."/' - :'.'"/ The voter-approved bond issue Teachers are scheduled to Driveway-"Work: Raul Rodriquez, with Leo's Concrete Replacement from Troy, works on a driveway entrance at has given the district a much- return to school Monday, fol Wildwood Elementary in Westiand Thursday. ' needed boost and made it possi lowed two days later by students ble to address lotigtime deficien who Will attend school a half-day tract, ho disruption is expected on the table," ?he added, : • If they put enough computers in there, maybe cies* officials say. on Wednesday. Full-time classes atthispoint: For students and parents our whole class could go at once. I like compift^ "We're real happy," Thomas start Thursday. "We're continuing to make eager to begin, the school.year, said. "It's a great time.B\ Although negotiations are con-, progress," Sherman said. "We've all that's left isthe waiting - and ers because they're fun to use and they have a Even after projects such as the timiing for a newj teacher con- got some tentative agreements. that's nearly oyer, v lot of games and stuff.' Salary issues are traditionally "I can't .wait," J6sh Murray the last item, but we feel we're said. "I'm glad school's starting." JoshMurrdy In my family, learning getting close to discussing it; Lisa Murray gave her son that -fourth-grader isewrythm "We certainly have proposals knowing look of a mother who's Books don't just enlighten. They empower. Oitf children are growing up knowing this. A good education is oneof the most important had 'a busy' summer with chil "Mom's glad, too," she said, things we can give them. And we will,•'•with dren. smiling. the help of U.S. Savings Bonds, '4sk four employer or banker about saving With U.S. Savings Bonds. sK£ „ For all theright treasons.," v ""Amerka
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BY BKTH SUNDRLA JACHMAN The retail area is brand-name items this year, he said. STAFF WRITER i very strong : in and clothing useful "VVe're really excited to be Thrifty shoppers have a new metropolitan Detroit, for eareer-oriented partnering with a store that place to hunt for bargains and said'Roperti. people. Many people looks terrific," he said. help a good cause. Stores are' also being think thrift shoppers He also expressed apprecia Savers, a thrift store opened in Las Vegas, are low income, but if tion for the many donors of designed like a department Kansas City, Denver, the store looks nice, it goods. "They are helping a lot of store,, has opened in Westland Hawaii, and Orlando, attracts shoppers kids," he said. Fla; in the coming months, he from all walks of life, he said. About 40 shoppers lined up at 6613 N. Wayne Roadr north of Hunter in the location of the said. Customers can also expect to outside the store Aug. 20 for former MC Sporting Goods. The concept has become pop be greeted by employees as they the store's opening to check out TVI Inc., the company that ular for majiy people who do shop in the store, "Customer the store's goods. _ owns Savers, buys its merchan not have money to give to chari service is our biggest strength," Shopper Angela Cox of Van dise from Big Brothers Big Sisr ty but dp have used goods to Roperti said. Buren Township was finding donate, Roperti said. About 45 full- and part-time bargains in the rack of blue ters, a mentoring program for jeans; '.:'••. youth. Departments of clothing for employees work at the store, men, women, and children are The store has a return policy, She said she had driven by While the store sells used organized by size and color. which is unusual in resale, Rop STATT paoro BY TOM HAfur: the new store before it opened goods, the goods are presented Other departments include erti said. Shoppers can What's In store: Store manager Frank Roperti of and decided to corne back and to appeal to shoppers and also housewares, toys, bed and bath, exchange merchandise within check itout. so shoppers won't feel embar Savers stands among clothing items in the new thrift and furniture. seven days of purchase. store in Westland. Meanwhile, shopper'Felicia rassed to shop there, according Departments are carefully Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wilson of Detroit was: looking to Frank Roperti, store manag arranged so shoppers can find Metropolitan Detroit has had a for baby clothes, baby items er. what they are looking for, Rop partnership with TVI for the sold to TVI. ers Big Sisters program is also and "just things for my house," > Savers is operated by TVI erti said. If a person is in the. past year* according to Joseph she said. Inc., which is based in Bellevue, In the past the goods were paid for those, Roperti said. , market for a black blazer, he R. Radelet, executive director, then,transported to other parts The process brings in money Store hours are Monday Wash. The company has more can go to the blazers rack, look Oakland County. through Wednesday and Satur than 150 stores in the United of the country. Now the items for the group's mentoring mis for his size and find all the The organization sends a are brought to the Westland sion, Radelet said. day, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday States and Canada. Sixteen black blazers together sorted by truck to the homes of people and Friday 9 a.m* to 9 p.m. and more stores are expected to store, he said It is projected the partnership size, he said; who are willing to donate used Donations may also be made will bring in more than . Sunday noon to 5 p.m. open in the next year'in Michi The store also carries many goods. Those items are then ; gan and Ohio. v to the store and the Big Broth $100,000 to the organization
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FLORENCE DREW Matthew and Justin; grandpar? Funeral services for Florence ents, Thomas and Patricia Bol- Drew, 89, of Westland were Aug. jesic of Canton; great-grand 27 in John N. Santeiu & Son mother, Alice Brotherton; and Funeral Home with burial at many aunts, uncles and cousins. Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Mich. Officiating was JAMES R. BROBST the Rev. Suzanne Walls. \ Funeral services for James Brob- Mrs. Drew, who died Aug. 24 st, 59, of Westland were Aug. 29 in Westland, was born in South in Uht Funeral Home. Sharon, Pa. She was a registered Mr. Brobst, who died Aug. 26 nurse. She was a member of Satin-striped silk moir6 scarf from Adrienhe Vittadini. Imported. Brown; $40. in Oakwood Hospital Annapolis Fashion Accessories . D.A.V. Post No! 113, Bedford Center, Wayne, was born in Pon- and a past president of the Red tiac. He was an auto transport Arrow Ladies Auxiliary, 32nd driver in the automotive indus Exquisite python-print accessories by^Stuart Weitzman. Brown patent leather, Division. try. He was a retired employee of imported. Handbag, $278. Loafers, sizes7-1GAA and 5V*-1GB, $175. Surviving are: daughter, Car Commercial Carriers. Women's Shoes olyn Jackson of Dearborn Surviving are: wife, Hannah; Heights and granddaughter, sons, Patrick, Thomas and Sensational simulated bronze pearls from Carolee. Adjustable multi-strand Jennifer Martin. Daniel; daughters, Cheryl necklace, $60. Clip earrings, $50. Mrs. Drew is preceded in LaLonde, Kathleen Harr of Mon Fashion Jewelry death by her husband, Lt. Col. roe and Jane of Romeo; brother, James S. Drew (Nov. 7, 1997). Douglas Burns; sisters, Connie Memorials may be made to Shaw of Monroe, Judith Geer Community Hospice. and Susan Burns; and nine grandchildren. MARILYN KEPHART Memorials may be made to the •j Funeral services forfMarilyn Brobst Family. i Kephart, 59, of Westland were -ij: ' Aug. 28 in Uht Funeral Home. CLAIRE NICHOLSON , Mrs. Kephart, who died Aug! Funeral services for Claire 25 in her Westland residence, Nicholson, 95, of Plymouth were was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She Aug. 28 in Vermeulen Funeral worked in quality control for a Home, Plymouth with burial at manufacturing firm. 1 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, . Surviving are: husband, Southfield. Officiating was the • George; sons, Mark Bake and Rev. John J. Sullivan. Bruce Bake; daughter, Kathrin Mrs. Nicholson, who died Aug. Bake; stepsons, George Kephart 24 in Westland, was born in Jr. and Michael Kephart; broth Burnbank, Scotland. She was a er, John Williams; sisters. member of Our Lady of Good Donna Sonoc, Madelyn Beseau Counsel Catholic Church. She and Joanne; and eight grandchil was a cook for Detroit Board of dren. Education 1953-1964. She moved Mrs. Kephart is preceded is to Detroit in 1927 from Scotland death by her son, Buckley Bake. with her sister. She moved to Plymouth from Detroit 27 years MEGAN M. B0LIESIC ago. . Funeral services for Megan Bol- Surviving are: daughter, je'slc, 16, of Wayne were Aug. 29 Sharon McCahh of Plymouth; in Harry J. Will Funeral Home grandsons, Brian McCann of with burial at Cadillac Memorial Ypsilanti and Kevin McCann of Gardens West, Westland. Offici Westland; granddaughter, Kyle ating was the Rev. Jeff Crowder. Bauer of Farmingtoft; and three Megan died Aug. 26. She was a great-grandchildren, student at Wayne Memorial Mrs. Nicholson is preceded in '.•',. High School. death by her husband, William. Surviving are: parents, Memorials may be made in the Charles and Lori; brothers, form of Mass offerings.
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:Xv*-V\ /p'v.. ' ^MW v-f/.o•*.V/> *v M•"• *<,\*• . ','•; :' \. i F'j ii AV<\T£^'-Vvv v >' * •• • ' *• o>'.-v.?.**-.-» :•:' v.- >i/'^^v>>«^K^-' -*",.v' -. •"••*• 'f>\**h-t--v '. v • - -•'^H^^r^^t^^^^1^^'---" Seeking HMO reform: Amaka Onumonu of West- •-• ^-f -**iVv. JA i*(*\ •<» V '• ,' ' •••• land, along withphysicians, health-care prpfesi, sionals and other consumers, recently had an opportunity to meet with Sen. Carl tevin and celebrating 130 years Congressman Sander.Levin at The Detroit Medi cal Center's Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan to discuss HMO reform, Denise Avery (center), Ohumonu's mother, explains some of the obstacles her daughter has had to face in accessing services. Ahum victim and former brain injury patient at Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Onumonu Birmingham • (248) 644-6900 Livonia • (734) 591-7696 Rochester * (248) 651-6000 was disenrolled from her HMO shortly after her hospitalization, The family appealed and was eventually re-enrolled but has since had difficulty SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9 • OPEN SUN AT NOON obtaining referrals. Gift Certificates Complimentary Silver Gift Box Jacobson's Charge A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1998
• K\ CLASS REUNIONS K WF As space permits, the. Observer Grill, Plymouth Township; & Eccentric Newspapers print, (734)453-0448 V: without charge, announcements PLYMOUTH CANTON of class reunions. Send the Class ofl978 , information to Reunions, Observ Is planning a reunion . : er & Eccentric Newspapers, (248) 627-5118, (248) 347-778$ 36251 Schoolcraft) Livonia or (313) 561-1699v: > 48150. Please include the date of the reunion and the first and PONTIAC CENTRAL last name of at least one con Class of 1968 tact person, and a telephone A reunion is planned for Oct. 24. (313)886-0770 J*-- ^••(plf'J-tlMiw-.*^*, number. 'T**" *•>' il •Ti.i?i'» . . .. ., REDFOfiD THURSTON ANN ARBOR PIONEER Class of 1973 Class of 1988 Nov. 28 at St. Mar/s Cultural i, .v>* A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. Center, Livonia. - (800) 677-7800 or reunions@tay- Donna Erndt, 33466 Vargb lorpub.com Drive, Livonia, or call (734) 522- BISHOP BOR0ESS 9405 or (313) 535-400O, Ext. 412 Class of 1989 Class of 1978' -.'«-*, A reunion is planned for Nov, 27. J A reunion is planned for August .Kjrf*-'-' \^ . (313)8860770 jrtVw^r'^A* 1999. (313)271-3050, E*t. 189 (days), Class of 1973 Nov. 28 at St. Mary's Cultural ^-¾¾¾iii¾. (248) 552-8020 (days), or (248) STATP PHOTO BY TOM HAVLEY 723-1907 Center, Livonia. (313) 522-9405, (313) 535-40Of Unfinished: A court orcter allowed one couple to move into an Anthony's Pond condominium, but Renee and CHERRY HILL Ext. 412, or Donna Erndt, 33^66 Larry Panther still can't move into an Anthony's Pond condominium that remains unfinished. Class of 1983 Vargo Drive, Livonia 48152 Reunion and alumni family pic nic is planned for August. REDFORD UNION (734) 729-6783 Class of 1978 Nov. 28 at Vladimir's, Farming-. // Court order puts couple in condo GARDEN CITY ton Hills. ,-.1., tjj Class of 1988 (248)391-7665 or (248) 473-8979. Sept 12 at Roma's of Garden Class of1988 :.'..• BY DARRELL CLEM • Criminal charges have City, STAFF WRITER A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. been dropped against (248) 360-7004, press 5 (313)8860770 , Marilyn and Amir Kashat say GARDEN CITY EAST from page Al ROMULUS they spent more than $100,000 businessmen Alvin Case Class of 1978 Class of 1958 on a condominium only to watch Berton Bright Jr. and A reunion is planned for Sept. Is planning a reunion. another family live there. Michael Edward Anthony^ Pond that they are Thomas Mecbhi.said Thurs 12. (313) 699-4925 or (313) 697- But a new ruling in Wayne Morche. just now preparing to occupy, day that Cramer misrepre (313)886^0770 7483. . County Circuit Court has following a circuit court ruK sented the situation and, in JOHN GLENN ordered the other family to end a ST. RAPHAEL ing, (See related story)V The trying to sway McKnight, Class of 1973 ' Class of 1974 IB-month stay and allow the Kashats saiy another family Used "mental gymnastics of Oct. 10 at St. Aidan's Banquet Kashats to move in. • : A reunion is being planned for Detroit Diesehand he may 'not/ was allowed to live in the resi an extreme sort." Center, Livonia. later this year. "We're excited," Marilyn dence for 15 months; McKnight said she found (248)260,7004 Kashat,said Thursday. "That, be able to. retire anytime soon (734) 729-3320 or (734) 266-3137 despite more than 30 years of In court Thursd ay, Cramer earlier court testimony from Class of 1978 Class of1973 house is my house." . described Bright as a land Renee Panther and Marilyn Oct, 24 at the Doubletree Guest The Kashats were blocked employment. Marilyn Kashat Reunion Mass at 4:30 p.m. Nov. said the cpuple has mounted contract vendor for Anthony's Kashat to be "believable." But Suites, Southfield. 28, followed by a reception. from moving into their Antho Pond and said he was acting she said she hasn't been (24$)360-7004 ny's Pond residence off of JHix some $70,000 in legal fees. Send current name, address and "He can't retire now," she said. as a real estate agent for shown evidence showing that LIVONIA BENTLEY telephone number to Class of Road, near Joy, after'problems Morche. Morche, according to Bright and Morche had the arose with businessmen involved Amir Kashat described himself Class of 1968 1973, v 16 6905Gilman, Garden as a hard-working man who Cramer, was involved through intent to defraud the women A reunion is planned forNov . 7. City 48135.- in the development. his company, OakSvood and their husbands of money, The two sides are still locked moved to the United States from (313)8860770 TAYLOR KENNEDY the Middle East 36 years ago. Builders, "I'm not surprised," Marilyn Class of 1958 in legal battles in civil court, but Cramer said the two #nen Kashat. said of the latest deci Class of 1978 criminal charges have been "I've worked hard for my A reunion is planned for Oct. 10. Nov. 7 at Oak Hall in WyanJ'^ ' money," he said. "Nobody helped didn't disclose certain busi sion."-'- (734)261-6984 dropped against businessmen ness relationships to the Bright said in July, that dotte. Alvin Berton Bright Jr. and me with one penny." LIVONIA CHURCHILL (248)360-7004 • •' Meanwhile, Renee and Larry Kashats and the Panthers McKnight's ruling will finally Michael JEdward Morche. while money was being spent bring to light "the truth" that Class of 1978 TAYLORTRUMAN However, Circuit Judge Clau-' Panther still can't move into an A reunion is planned for Sept. Anthony's Pond condominium on condominiums. there was never any intent to Class of 1978 dia-House-Morcom recently But defense attorney defraud condominium buyers. „18." •..••:. ' ruled that the Kashats could that they say resulted in $65,000 (313)8860770 Nov. 28 at Laurel Manor in Livo- move into the condominium.'•:... in losses. nid Class of 1988 (734)675-0244 or (313) 565-5725 .."We're'.hoping to be moved in They ended up buying another A reunion is planned for Oct. 3. house, and the condominium WAYNE MEMORIAL by the (Labor Day) holiday week their side of the story. Bright has legal battles are resolved (313)886-077 end," Marilyn Kashat said that they hoped to call home is only commented briefly that he. between the Kashats, the Pan Class of 1983 still unfinished. Other Anthony's LIVONIA FRANKLIN Sept. 26 at the Roma's of Garden Thursday, "We might be able to hopes; "the truth" will emerge to thers, Bright and Morche. Class of 1973 celebrate my husband's 60th Pond residents have described it clear the defendants, with McK But Marilyn Kashat, smiling City. as an eyesore. A reunion is planned for Nov. 14. (248) 360-7004, press 1 birthday (on Sept, 5) there." night's 'ruling being a start. Thursday, said she is glad that (313)886-0770 Amir Kashat still works for Bright and Morche have Jt may be some time before at least she and her husband Class of 1972 declined several offers to discuss LIVONIA STEVENSON Oct. 3 at Roma's of Garden City. will soon live in the; home they Class of 1988 wanted, rather than the apart (734)729-6023 A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. Class of 1973 ment they ended up renting. 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The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30,1998 *AS to get outing to Wayne County's largest family years. Kid&me also accepts kids homeless facility will be upgrad WAYNE COUNTY NEWS from outside the shelter so this ed this fall in many ways. helps minimize the stigma that, First, the kitchen will be reno> homeless" children often face. Golfers often dream of a fitting the Madonna Univer vated; The new equipment will- County Family Center has room nership and county officials The center houses toy rooms, a enough for 23 families, about ' agree. ••''.'•; pne-on-one lesson.with a sity Scholarship Fund. mean the homeless will not only porch and outside playground. PQA Tour professional; As The event will be at the htive food prepared in-house 108 individuals and is open "The Family Center is far more In good weather, adults can gar* seven days a week, 24 hours a than just a shelter," said Sue part of Madonna Universi Links of Nfovi. Check-in is at every day (it had been brought den, as this year's crop includes ty's third annual Scholex* 11:30 a.m. and Shotgun in by an outside vendor), but day. There has been ah increase Wisler, who serves as Wayne corn, radishes, tomatoes and in the client numbers as more County's liaison between the ship Golden Classic Qolf {scramble format) at 1 p.m. they will assist with the rnealB cucumbers. V Outing on Friday, Sept. 18, The awards banquet and learn about food service people are released from state county and Lutheran Social Ser Habernian has seen the differ assistance and institutions. vices. "People can develop job all participants of the fund begins at 7 p.m, arid fea from an on-staff cook nutrition- ence the center can make in raiser will have that chance, tures prizes arid a silent iat. . . ' •'.'•'• :'•;'•: The 4,600-;sqUare-f66t facility skills, find housing and, in gen lives/One of the most recent suc is a transitional housing build eral, stabilize their lives." .;.; The One-pn-One Van will auction of sports memorabil "It's a great double benefit,'' cess stories involves an abusive be on hand to give each ia including private suite said Cynthia Haberman,the ing and an emergency shelter. If People who stay at the shelter mother with a 6-year-old daugh- a family is fpllpwing the pro must have children; no single golfer their personal lesson tickets to the opening night shelter's director, ^Ve know the ter, "She stayed a long time," with Greg Norman. The van of the Red Wings and 36 job market is crying out for gram and making progress, they adults are permitted there, The Habermah said. "But she got can often stay in residence until average stay is 45-60 days. Once iB a state-of'the-art mobile holes of golf for three at workers who know their way back on her feet, has her own video production facility Oakland Hills. around a commercial kitchen." housing and employment are a family has stayed there, they apartment and 18 working full securedj.. ~ ,' cannot return for a yean which can produce and Celebrity guests include The center also plans to hire a time now./She's just a different deliver any of Norman's per former president of the PGA staffer to work with the home The center operates as a col* Staff includes a case manager person." laborative effort between the overseeing individual clients, sonalized video golf lessons. Warren >Mn Rules" Orlick, less after they've left the West-' Haberman considers the cen : Each individual golfer's former New York Yankee lan.ctiacility. county and the Lutheran Social housing coordinator, and ter to be a great place to work.' Services of Michigan.-.Since employment education coordina swing fundamentals will be/ Bill Stafford arid former "Too many homeless are com "If someone iB ready to be analyzed from two camera Detroit Tiger Milt Wilcox, ing back into the system, even 1994, LSSM has contracted with tor. Clients' progress is tnoniV helpedj this can be a really posi Wayne County to handle the tored. They are asked to set angles and eight club head Cost for golf and dinner after they have a home and job," tive situation " she says. "We're positions. for a foursome is $800; for Haberman said. The outreach operations of the Family. Center; goals, outline a plan of action, about hope here, not despair." The county owns and maintains aridare referred, if necessary, to Each participant will an individual the golf and worker would act as a counselor The Wayne County Family receive a copy of the 45- dinner is $150. Dinner alone to assist the transition for those the building, which is an old outside agencies (substance Eloise Center commissary, built abuse, mental health and Shelter is located at 30600 miniite video analyzing their is $50 per person. wlioVare. out on their own and do Michigan Ave,, behind the Kay swing. For information, call (734) what might be termed "homeless in the 1920s and now renovated. domestic violence counselors). Beard Building in Westland. The LSSM runs the program and There, is a licensed day care A full day of events is 432-5421. prevention." phone number is (734) 721-0590.' planned with proceeds bene Opened in 1991, the Wayne pays the workers. Haberman center, KidZone, inside the shel believes it is a successful part ter for kids age 3 weeks to 13
rtmenfhasnew The SoftLight' Laser Peel. Patmer and Merriman and north primary care for sick /patients, BYKENABRAMCZYK of Inkster Valley Golf Course, Lawrenchuk said. STAFF WRITER . That facility will serve 8,000 to "It's like 'onerstop' shopping. : the Wayne County Health 10,000 clients annually and pro While they're there, they can Department has moved. vide immunizations; vaccines take care of all their health care A building near Merriman and and family planning and treat needs," said Lawrenchuk Michigan Avenue in Westland sexuaUy4r£nsmittea diseases. • County comrniisioriers also that has housed the Health No emergency service will be approved the following: Department for the last 50 years provided. • A five-year contract with a is slated for demolition. The building that used to one-year renewal option with In July, the Health Depart house Wayne. County's Library Lutheran Social Services of without the chemicals. ment moved its administrative for the Blind, now yvill house Michigan for $1:2 million to • The SoftLight Laser Peel deeply exfoliates skin for lasting results* offices to 33030 Van Born, on the county health administrators, manage the Wayne County Fam northwest corner of Verioy, in according to Dr.; Donald ily Center in Westland; you can see after one treatment. Wayne^ Lawrenchuk, medical director of • A contract for $38,760 with •.Using pure laser light, SoftLight delivers remarkable results— Wayne County commissioners the Wayne County Health Michael Shirley Associates of without harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubs. recently approved an agreement Department. Overland Park, Kan., to conduct with Oakwood Healthcare Sys "It is the first time (the health a search for an executive direc •SoftLight is safe and effective for all types of skin—including tem of Dearborn for Wayne department) has moved in 54 tor for the Detroit-Wayner Coun sun-damaged skin. County to lease clinic space at years," Lawrenchuk said. "It was ty Community Mental Health ^ifl conical findings. sKm continued (a inc« rib|ic«ab!« benefits up is 6 nvo-rths »!'«' Oakwood's Westland facility, amazing and historical, some of Agency. i^iSJIlUjM KMlmenl*. IndnitJuat tesu'ls m»y najy 200rS. Merriman Road. the things we have found,'like Wayne County Health Depart' the minutes from the first Board ment's administrative phone ^#*LL NOW 1 888 63 THTRA .^Under the two-year agreement 2800 Big Beaver Road, Space Ml58, Troy. Michigan Wayne County will lease 2,826 of Health meeting. 'number is (734) 727-7000. The square feet of space for $115,866 While Wayne County provides Westland clinic's new phone Trie SoftLight Laser Peel for only *195. A '55 savjqgs. in Oakwood's building located at health programs based on pre* number is (734) 727-7260, vention, Oakwood will provide Limited tirre offer. , • SPAI9THIRA StfUiM'ii triiister'tl Eirttt U*foc*.»v« CwpiU'c*- redefining beiuliful ikm"
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Sometimes they are shut up in a closed locker in a hot hallway, or put oh a shelf in the classroom. Food safe ty has to be a concern when packing a lunch. Keep food cool Anything you take out of the refrig erator and put into your lunch must BY ELEANOR HEALD two Best of Shows culminating with the Grand SPECIALWRlfER Culinary university be kept cold; This includes meat Sand The breadth of imagination and dedication rep Prize in Gold. > wiches^ tuna or egg salad, milk* The Golden Mushroom", a Southfield dining resented by the menus and recipes brings The That smell of past victory inspired Executive cheese or yogurt, dips for fresh veg landmark for a quarter century^ unlocks secrets to. Golden Mushroom a new moniker, Golden Mush Chef Randy Smith of Birmingham's Big Rock etables. preparing wonderful and creative meals in "The room Culinary University, As such, the kitchen of Chop & Brew House to compete in the 1992 World • Add a freezer pack to keep foods .Golden" Mushroom Kitchen, 25 Years of Chefs and the restaurant provides an apprentice program/for Culinary Olympics where he won a gold medal as cold until lunch Recipes." . ';. . some of metro Detroit's top chefs. Once appren sous chef on the Michigan Culinary Team. • Freeze water in a leak-proof con "The cookbook offers the very best dishes from tices, Steve Allen of Steve and Rocky's in Novi, FoUowing'in the footsteps of his mentor Master tainer to'act as an ice pack.V some of the finest chefs who have trained in and Brian Polcyn, Five Lakes Grill in Milford, are Chef Milos who retired in 1992, Chef Kevin • Freeze the beverage, a juice box Michigan," said owner Reid Ashton who conceived now restaurant owners. Others, like Marty Blitz, Enright has, for the last 14 years, been training- or bottled water. It will thaw arid be the idea of a cookbook honoring star performers: is owner of Mi« en PUc« in Twnpa, Fla. -" other chefs enrolled in the culinary arts program ready to drink at lunch time. whose culinary wizardry brought, and continue to The number of chefs .staying close to home has at Oakland Community College in Farmirigtbn • Freeze pudding, yogurt, or bring, the Golden Mushroom its accolades, given the metro Detroit area dining prominence. Hills. Enright credits his success to the training canned fruits By noon they will be Up north at Tapawingo in Ellsworth, Executive he received from Master Chef Milos in the Golden slushy, but cold; In the cookbook 23 chefs provide recipes for a Chef Richard: Travis displays his skills making Mushroom kitchen. • • Pack cold and frozen foods complete menu from hors d'qeuvre to dessert. The the restaurant a destination for fine dining. In 1980, Chef Brian Polcyn joined the kitchen of together.This keeps the food colder complementary flow of flavors from one course to Master Chef Milos and rose to the rank of sous longer, ' , • .^- •'-• another is unparalleled„Chef8 contributing menus chef. Today, as owner of Five Lakes Grill in his The early years J Pack your lunch the night before, either currently work, such as Executive Chef It all began with the genius of Milos Cihelka,; hometown of Milford, his culinary expertise has and keep it in the refrigerator. Com Derrin Moore, or have worked, at the Golden the first Master Chef certified in the United been recognized in many national magazines^ He pletely chilled foods stay cooler Mushroom.- A brief biography, of each chef hrings States and the chef whose Continental cuisine put also serves as a culinary consultant: to Northwest. ^longer. tlie reader up close and personal. the .'Golden Mushroom on the culinary map. His. Airlines. }:••, '•'':••-•' :''•':'',•••.•'•'•' " Freeze meat sandwiches and pack ; Hardbound, "The Golden Mushroom Kitchen" biography places him at the Golden Mushroom in Creative isn't simple frozen in the lunch bag, they will will be a welcome addition to your collection of 1976 when he joined Ashton and later became thaw by noon and be safe to eat* Don't •". But don't expert creative food to have simple cookbooks. Retailing for $24.95, its 188 pages, partner. Only four years before, as a member of preparation. Many recipes are challenging and freeze hard-cooked eggs; tuna or egg the 1972 U.S. Culinary Team, he won two Gold salad sandwiches. > . include over 200 recipes. A portion of the sale pro include numerous steps. However, it does give the ceeds goes to scholarship programs at Michigan Medals in the Culinary: Olympics in Frankfurt, home cook an appreciation for what goes on in a Foods that don't need to be State University, the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Germany."'. .•'';,••' '•• •••'• creative restauraht.kitchen. kept cold Association and the Michigan Restaurant Associa Returning in 1984, he won the Gold Medal With Taking the guess work but of wine pairing is an tion. It is available at the Golden Mushroom and Distinction for a perfect score in eleven dishesr In i added feature for the wine aficionado. Golden ;".."• Peanut butter sandwich many other restaurants, whose chefs are featured 1986; Chef Milos turned tutor and coach for-mem Mushroom's.Sommelier Marlene VendramelH has • Muffins or bagels i in the book. Phone orders may be placed at (248) bers of the Michigan Culinary Team that has won • made a wine selection for most dishes. • Fresh fruit in the peel 559-4230. ..•• a total of 44 Gold Medals, three Grand Prizes and See recipes inside. "•>;•.• Unopened cans of fruit or pud ding v •. Leftovers for lunch A thermos can accommodate an I endless variety of foods for lunch. Fill a thermos with last night's leftovers, hot soup or chili, cold or hot pasta sal BYKEELYWYGONlK helps people in need. When a water main broke recently in learned about the water company STAFF>VRITER Macomb Township leaving hundreds of people without and purchased it in 1956. Water ads, hot dogs, taco fixings, hot cereal. • Composes 75 per- Diane Schuur, Regina Carter and Liquid Soul aren't the water, the company gave away about 4,000 gallons of Their son, William C. began ce'ht of your brain Lunch tips only familiar names at this year's Ford Montreux.Detroit water. , '. .'•'••-.' working at Absopure part time • Makes up to 70-75 • Cut food into bite-size pieces, so Jazz Festival, Absopure Water Co. will be there too. when he was 16. He earned his percent of your mus Beginnings cles your child can easily manage them. "We are proud that Absopure is the official bottled water degree in engineering from the Absopure began in 190.8 as a brand name of General University of Detroit and worked • Helps convert food to • Make everything look attractive, of the 1998 Ford Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival," said 'energy good enough to eat. William Patrick Young, vice president of retail marketing Necessities Company. Back then, Absopure Ice was deliv in a co-op program at Ford Motor • Protects-ehd cush • Decorate small plastic containers for the Plymouth based company. "We felt it was a great ered to Detroit area customers oa horse-drawn wagons. In Co. before joining Absopure full- ions joints arid vital that can be used in a lunch bag for way to get involved, we've been a festival sponsor for many the 1920s the company introduced the Absopure brand of time in 1961. He soon became the organs electrical "Frigerators." driving force in the company. • Regulates your body small food items. years." temperature through • If your child likes breakfast Look for the commemorative label, which includes a . Arthur and Belle Porteous bought the Absopure name In 1973, the Young family perspiration items, recycle the morning meal for, smaller version of the colorful Ford Montreux Detroit Jazz and formed a new company - Absopure Water Co. after merged their company with Beat • Moistens the oxygen, lunch. Waffles or rolled pancakes General Necessities Co. went bankrupt following the stock- rice Foods, a major food products you breathe so you can poster designed by Tania Macioco of Farmingtoh Hills, an use it with jelly, or dry cereal in festive con art director at J. Walter Thompson. market crash on Wall Street in 1929. company based in Chicago. The Youngs continued to manage the • Garfiesnutrients and tainers, or decorated bags are great. "Jazz lovers have discriminating tastes," said Young. In the mid-1950s, Young's grandfather, William P. oxygen to ail the cells • Pack a hand washing wipe in the "They're the type of people who drink our product/Water is Young, a self-taught engineer from Bay City, called on Absopure division. In addition to of your body lunch in case soap and water aren't Absopure as part of his sales position with Fred Myers Co. making a significant investment • Improves skin tex-. the very best way to quench your thirst,. People like the tore arid condition, available. Encourage your child to use taste of it. Our spring water comes from southern Michigan While trying to sell Porteous a new bottle washer, Young in new equipment and facilities modernization, it added CAP 10 helps to reduce, wrin it before touching their foods and near Irish Hills; The bottles are convenient and make it kles' : after they are finished. easier for people to drink water." sparkling water to the Absopure Information supplied by product lines. Over the next • Pack the lunch in a clean contain . Ice cold Absopure Water will be sold at the Ford Mon Ab$opure Water Co. treux Detroit Jazz Festival to refresh everyone enjoying decade, it became clear that Beat er. Wash out the lunch box or bag rice and Absopure were growing with warm water and'soap every day. "AH that Jazz." Look f6r the commemorative label on one liter Absopure Water bottles at Farmer Jack and other in different directions. In 1982 the Young Family bought! Throw away brown paper bags, use a Absopure back, . fresh one daily. •'stores';-'-'.' The commemorative label is Absopure's way of payiffg "I've been with the company since I was born," said Isois M. Thieleke of Birmingham is tribute to the world's largest free jazz festival in the coun William Patrick Young with a chuckle. After earning his on Extension Home Economist for the , try," said Young. "The botOes will be in Btores this week. degree in marketing from the University of Detroit, Young, Michigan State University Extension They'll be available until we run out." like his father, joined the company. -- Oakland County. For answers to "It's always been part of me," he said. "I saw the bottled food questions, call the hotline (248) BVimily business water industry as an exciting industry,'something I wanted 8580904. Family owned and operated, Absopure Water Co. is cele to be. part of. It's something I've always known." brating its 90th anniversary this year. They're one of the Part of Absopurca 90th anniversary celebration includes nation's leading regional bottlers and marketers of a \vide a strong marketing focus on hydration - water consump array of bottled water products ranging from distilled, STAtT THOTO BY BRYA.V Mm: Hra tion. I>alx?ls include the words ,- Absopure 'The Hydration LOOKING AHEAP spring and drinking water, to Cap 10 effervescent; natural Thirst quencher: Look for Absopure Water, Drink." •-•".• ly flavored mineral water. with this commemorative label, at the Ford . The Young family also owns three independent affiliates What to watch'for in Taste next week: The company has called Plymouth home since 1979. Like Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival, and your that grew from Absopure's success - Plnstipak Packaging, a good neighbor, Absopure supports not only cultural Inc., C\can Tech, Inc. and Whitoline Kxpre.ss, Ltd, • Focus.on Wine". events such as the Ford Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival but grocery store. Absopure products touch 20 state.lin the United States. • Rating Better. Sensibly _:' . :. mm MM *m The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30,1998 < r See related story on Taste Mix eggs and cream and pour ".'•••, zarella, cut into 6 slices 1 teaspoon cumin Peel pears and cut in halves. cocoa for coating ; ; cocoa butter (optional) . front. over onions, Fill the tart shell 6 slices Roma tomatoes 1 teaspoon cayenne Remove cores. Place in stainless Recipes from '"The Golden with the onions and cream mix pan, add wine and spiceB. Simmer" crushed black peppercorns to/'. , salt to taste In a machine mixing bowl, melt Mushroom Kitchen, 25 Years of ture. Sprinkle top with Parme •;:- taste '"•' till pears are tender (time depends chocolate over hot water. Place in Chefs and Recipes* san cheese. Bake in a 350°F oven extra virgin olive oil- yForfish: on how ripe they af eX; mixer and whip at high speed. '•'.'•' for approximately 45 minutes to balsamic vinegar! 4 tuna steaks, 6 ounces each . Transfer pears to another dish. Slowly add the rum and whipping CARAMEUZED ONION TART i hour, until it is set in the cen Over high heat boil wine down to steadily, start adding the cream CheftProprietor Brian Polcyn, ter. Allow to cool slightly before i tablespckxi basil chiffonade peanutoil ;' (cut In thin strips) . ',: For salad: ' V • 1/2 cup. Strain into a bowl, allow slowly, scraping sides/arid bottom Five Lakes Grill, Mil ford you cut tart. Serves 12. to cool a little. occasionally.^^ Continue whipping * Pate brissee is a French term Alternate slices of cheese and ; 1 cup chopped grapefruit seg For pate brlswe*: . Add the egg yolks and oyer a until the mixture is fluffy, but do for 'short pastry*" a rich flaky tomatoes on serving plate.: Mix . ments noioverwWp. .. 1 pound butter dough used for sweet and savory remaining ingredients and drizzle. boiling water bath; whip till hot 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts and foamy. - Remove from heat, V 1 ppundfloiif; ;•'.••• crusts. - Se'rve at room temperature; Indi Using a p&airy bag with plain " continue whipping till thick. Place legg plus water to equal 1 vidual serving; 1/2 small red onion, julienne cut tube, pipe 1" size balls on a piece ROASTED BUTTERNUT 1 tablespoon sliced chives . peare flat side down on serving of parchmeht or waxI paj>er. ;..••• CUp ••;>: ; ' •;•'•..•''?'-•"••".."••.-' plates, spoon sauce oyer. Serves 6. Refrigerate to. solidify. SQUASH SOUP GRIUED/SMCE RUBBED 1 cup sliced pineapple Gut butter into very email '•;••'' You may thin the dipping choco pieces, press into flour with hands Chel'/ProprietorBrian Polcyn, :-. YEU.0WF1N TUNA Gently combine all salad ' Five LaHes Grill, Miiford Chef/Proprietor Steve Allen* ingredients. late using a small amount of cocoa until crumbly. Mix egg/water ..mix CHOCOLATE TRUFflES * butter. •: Form a piece of wire into a ture in and chill for 30 minutes i large butternut squash . Steve &Rocky's, Novi ^ Combine spice rub ingredients Milos CihelHa, Certlfiec(Mas small (teaspoon size) loop. before using. /4 ounces butter .. .'., -. For. sauce: '• 'r-[._/ . and evenly: season tuna steaks with mixture; let sit 10 minutes. terChef : 7 for tart: •'•:• 1 quart chicken stock 1/3 cup peanut oil '. Drop truffle balls one by one in Preheat clean charbroiler or 8 ounces bittersweet choco- the chocolate, remove using wire 8 ounces pate brissee recipe .•'; ; 1 small onion, diced .:.^ : 11/2 tablespoons red wine vine-/ barbecue. Lightly brush steaks ,ate loop, place in a bed of cocoa and . 4 large Spanish onions 2 cups heavy cream . : : : : ga/T . : : ';..;'• •'/ ''••',/.' "/;•':' .'-'; with peanut oil. Place tuna on i 1/2 tablespoons dark rum' roll to coat.: Remove to another £ ounces butter salt; pepper and nutmeg ; zest and juice of one lime ,; • grill at a slight angle and sear. 2/3 cup heavy creanri sheetof paper and refrigerate , Cut squash in half lengthwise, Lift tuna with metal spatula 8 ounces chocotate (milk or- until needed. . J/2 cup.cream ; / 2 teaspoons soy sauce '• off grill j rotate tuna 1/2 turn and remove seeds. Roast in 376oF 1/2 teaspoon sugar •'".•-,".::V '• dark) for dipping 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese oven, Cut side down until tender j sear again. Turn steaks over Roll pate brissee dougri out to : pinchsalt ':;/'-. and repeat process, approximate about 35 to 45 minutes. Remove ly 2 1/2 minutes per. side. Cook 1/8-inch thickness in a circle from oven, scoop out pulp. In 2 2 teaspoons grated ginger: "i- larger than an 11-inch ftari shell. t to medium rare or else fish will ounces of butter, sweat the onions 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped Line the:shell with the dough. be dry. Remove from grill. until translucent, add the roasted Spill sauceon plates, then Place apiece of parchment paper squash pulp, then the chicken . 1 teaspoon Malayan chili sauce in the shell and fill with weights ; (available in food specialty shops) place salad on plate. Place tuna stocks Bring to. a boili allow tq" onto salad and serve immediate such as beans. Bake in a;350°F. cook 20 minutes. Process in 1 tablespopnchili sauce oven until evenly golden brown. ly. Serves four; • : blender or food processor until e recipes Remove and allow to/cool! Combine all ingredients in smooth. Place back on stove, whip blender and blend until smooth. : In a pan fitted with a tight lid, POACHED PEARS WITH PORT sweat Onions in butter over in remaining butter and heavy Fo* spice rubr Do you have a great chili Or e-mail recipes to rechti- cream/ Season, strain if needed. WlNESABAYbN medium heat. When onion; 1/2 cup Hungarian paprika Recipe p'tGolden Mushroom recipe you'd like to share, with na>v<^e.ho,mecorn.rn,net. becomes clear and completely Serves8. .'••••'. .3 large, or 6 small pears our readers? soft, remove the lid. Turh. the SLICED BUFFALO MOZZARELW 1 tablespoon dry mustard : :.-. If so, send the recipe to the We're also looking for tail : 2 cups tawny port heat to.high and stirring con* WITH RIPE ROMA TOMATOES 1 tablespoon ground thyme • '•:;.; Observer and we'll consider it gate recipes to feature in a stantly, caramelize the natural Executive Chef Brian DeMeyer, 1 tablespoon ground tarragon : 1 whole clove for publication in our Plymouth story in Taste on Sept. '27... sugars. When the onions are a 1 piece cinnamon stick Chili Cookoff booklet on Get. 1. Send or fax tailgate recipes to Copper Canyon Brewery, South- 2 teaspoons garlic powder deep brown color> remove them' field •/':"; :-.-;;V 2 strips lemon peel Send recipes to Observer Taste Editor Keely Wygonik at from the heat and allow to cool. . 2 teaspoons onion powder ; .: 2 egg yolks -; Newspapers Special projects. the address and number listed 3 ounces sliced buffalo nioz- Editor Ralph R. Echtinaw, "above, v'"•';' •>.".' "'.'. 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI You can also e-mail recipes 48150; 'to-'-."••.,'• -:••'•'.,',. Or fax recipes to Echtinaw at [email protected] .net Here in Livonia to Serve You! (734)591-7279. f nhiiBDOUBLti t:l iMANUFACTURERS'COUPONt AMI IBAATI iDBbe* rni JonKiCS .'Tl.- | UPTO5O0 ajOftl • DOUBLE COUPONS UP TO51001 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY ONLY • Excludes Beer, Wine, Coffee, Sale Items I •_'.• . 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'"'•'•'. how the carrots at the supermar Tellicherry pepper from the Mal make even a simple fish prepa ket are grown, and how our abar coast of India has the most ration, like these tuna steaks, a breakfast cereal is processed. complex flavor. Storing any vari dish to remember. They instruct us on the differ ence between coarse, kosher, and sea salt. •" " m Favorite spice But on pepper, all they gener ally say is: "Grind it yourself." Pepper happens to be my favorite spice. While I don't carry \^^^to**™3• 0VJ 49471 Ann Arbor Rd. (W ol fiidge) USaUSaufla 422-0160 a pepper mill around with me, I • ^otLtt 459-2227 —- We do season my own cooking with now carry it generously. Prices Ulectue Monday. Auq 31 Sepi 6 All Maior Credit Cards Accepted • Food Stamps Accepted / US Grade A BBBaBBBBBBBaBBBBBaaBBBBaaBBBBBHI Amish chicken Sometimes I even pop a whole U.S.D.R. Grade Afresh•-.leoh cVMeotu . 100 %fresh Groun d Beef from U.S.D.fi. &6de fresh peppercorn in my mouth, crack AMERICAN INSTITUTE fOR CANCER R£SLU*CH BflBV BACK RIBS GROUND CHUCK SPflR€RIBS ing it between my teeth to enjoy Simply delicious: Peppered Tuna Steak Smothered in the unfolding complexity of fla Onions is a dish to remember. $»49 $129 18. *&& m U3. vors and the full hit of its glow SlBS.0flM0ft€i ing heat. TH€.B*ST R!SS U.S.D.fi. Choice T-Bone U.S. G«xteRM Natural - U.S.D.ft. Whole Chefs have a good reason to as you heed it. P0RT€RH0USe ST€flKS UIHOL€ FRVCRS N.V. STRIP LOINS) recommend grinding pepper just -*2*»9 The substances that give it the OHU 4' 18. 89 PEPPERCORN TUNA STEAK kle about 1/2 teaspoonof the wonderful blend of biting heat, Where is the widest & best tasting party sub in town? Vintage & Picnic Basket Markets! Along with SMOTHERED IN ONIONS peppercorns over one of the . flowery aroma, and resinous, pieces of tuna. Distribute the woodsy notes are quite volatile; hot food catering & world class party trays. We make top quality pizzas-the finest around! 4 teaspoons whole black pepper evenly, but don't worry if they evaporate relatively quickly : pepperdo/hi KbUiolshi's Famous 3 lbs. Gokten Ripe '• the surface ofthe fish is not coat as the ground pepper.sits. Pro fleol Hrokus . ,1 tablespoon olive pit; :":[•' ed entirely. With your fingers, longed exposure to heat also 35$ SKINl€SS BRNflNfiS i large on'pn.vefy thinly gently but firmlypres s the pep*, diminishes flavor. This is why it • "'•;' -sliced. <•'••'••':'!• /•"'•?::- per into the fish.THir n and is best to add pepper to cooked POLISH HflM FRANKS •'.A* Q$* 16 ounce tuna steaK, cut in repeat on the other side, Coat - dishes shortly before they are •;/,. four 4-oz pieces. remaining fish'-withth e pepper. done. c^$|199 )49 Col ifornlo Iceberg : i/2te'aspoonof salt : •:'• Spray the skillet with cooking L€TTU« * LB. 16. spray and place over a medium-, Place the peppercorns in a • Urri1t4Lbs: fl Must for tobbc Dou Picnics 6*1? plastic bag, laying it flat on a high heat; Add the seasoned Source of pepper Great for Bdck-to-School cutting board. With a rolling pin tuna and sear the fish until it is KoujQlski's Finest 99 pound the peppercorns until they lightly browned,' X to 2 minutes/ Black and white and green llporls Old fashioned Reg. or Godic 63 are coarsely crushed/Set aside. ; Turn and sear the other side, peppercorns are all the berries of ARD SALAMI ASSORTCD about 2 minutes. Cover the pan;..' the piper nigrum vine, native to BOLOGNA In a medium, nonstick skillet, India. Green peppercorns, usual 0-4 $©49 heat the'oiVover medium-high reduce heat to medium and cook- COKC&7-UP I minute longer for rare tuna, 2 ly sold dried or brined, are 2 18. 2 Liter heat, Saute the onion until it is mature berries. soft and lightly browned, about 5 to 3 minutes for medium-rare " Sora Lee's Hooey Boosted minufes. Trahsfer the onion to a (pink-inside), and 4 minutes for White peppercorns are both TURK€VBR€AST plate, and cover it with a paper fish cooked all the way through. mature and fully ripe. Process towel, to. keep it warm while the Place the tuna on & warm plat ing removes their outer skin and ^^$/119: fish cooks. Wipe out the pan and ter or four separate dinner pulp, leaving the dried inner te. Great for School Lunches litem Onty part of the berry. 4 set it aside. plates. Top off with the onions liporis Reol American UJ€€KLV B€€R SPCCIRLS Spnnkle the fish with salt, • and serve immediately. Each of Black peppercorns are mature seasoning it on both sides. Sprin- the four servings contains 207 too, but have been harvested CH6CSC NATURAL LIGHT BUD St BUD LIGHT calories and 9 grams of fat. before ripening completely.. e-4 $1 99 Warm $A99 18Pk:Cons Warm $099 18 PV Coos Spread out in the sun to dry, Oty Case Only - Coso Bock-to-School Special. • LB 6 9 W'W f -B a. mm — — CLIP & SAVE™ •••••••••% i DISCOUNT POP & BEER » U4 Coke, • Coke, 7-UP, Coke/ O Open Letter to the Community: Squirt, Sprite, Dr. Squirt, Sprite, Or. Canada Dry, Sunkist, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. C Pepper, Minute Maid Pepper, Minute Maid HawailanPunch Pepper, Sfluirt.^ •o I $4.99 & CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC: READ BETWEEN THE LINES «9 24-12 or Pkis Deposit 990 $4.99 $2.49 t*M (limit 2) 2-UUr Pius Deposit 24-12CZ. PkwDepOsH 6-»oz. Pius Deposit (/> When a recent, issue of the Detroit Free Press printed its "Grading the Groceries" section, 1 became outraged.'My. a. BoVOt* (Limit 1) c*ni (Unit 2) bottlel (Limit 3) j Good September 1-September 30. 1998 anger arose from the fact that so many consumers could easily be misled by the report and its findings. The report o POP CANS FOR OFFICE OR SHOP - CALL FOR INFO m listed the names of the stores throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, their dates (if inspection and the I 154348 MlDDLEBELT N. OF 5 MILE grades they .received at thai inspection, along with any food violations the store may have been cited for. Upon (734)421-5670 examination of the results one can find stores showing an E rating with no food violations versus a 1) rating with a* -a aa CLIP & SAVE- •• — — severe food violations and in one case, a C rated store thai had pork seized from its premises (meaning thai it was nol fit for human consumption.) According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, stores are assigned a letter rating after, .each formal inspection.-Regulators use the ratings to determine how often to inspect a store. A and B rated stores are to he inspected on a 12 month schedule, C rated slores are to be inspecled on a.6 month cycle, D rated stores every 4 months and E rated slores every 2 months. However, upon careful review of the findings, it appears that in an overwhelming number of eases, inspections did not take place as scheduled. This leads me to (mestion the validity of the findings presented in this section. I make no attempt to hide the fact-that, my-Canton location has been cited for such violations as dust-on the windowsills and the fans, crumbs, on the floor-and-stained-ceiling tiles. 1 have eveii gone as far as to post these violations on the front enhance of.the store for examination by my customers. The question remains, however, how do the previously mentioned violations compare'to,a store thai has been cited numerous times for meat and food Contamination? Better yet, how does that store end. up with an equal or belter rating than Rob's of Canton? I am stressing the fact that customers need to closely analyze the results of the findings prior to drawing any FREE REPORT conclusions about their local grocers. reveals what the Insurance Companies do not want you to know. Was your car injured? YOU may he, Sincerely, too. It may he weeks, months, or even years until Bob and Cvnthia Coleman you experience pain, headaches, even arthritis. •,Pa i *c- tf Bob <.c*C-.-;.;.-iV FOR YOUR FREE REPORT, 1-800-798-3940 TttatihYpu to all the old and new friendly (Toll free 24 hr. recorded message) fold we have scar in oiir hew H't'vt/iJ/rJ 1o<\Uioi}f To show our, BOBS OF CANTON apfuvdation/wc are offering sonic _._B| We Accept Food Stamps • Hours: M«Sat 9-7i Sun 10»6 woiuictfiil specials to tkUifht your r Kim Mortson, 734 953 2111 on the web: http;/ 'observer-eccentiic.com Sunday. August 30.1998 am*mm b»M»-X4Jta»v u.j^vesu^s£>i-.i3*£J»iS«aa^^v.<£fr.^.^ MEDICAL BRIEFS HOM^TO KEEP KIDS HEALTHY Hospice volunteers Good hygiene, proper - GranCare Home Health Care Hos pice of Livonia is looking for caring people to join the team of nurses, nutrition, sleep will help social workers, spiritual counselors, home health aides and volunteers. Volunteers provide companionship, emotional support and assistance children stay well with daily activities. Opportunities also are available to assist with office Bupport. Volunteers receive compre hensive training, ongoing support and dy creatures. They don't reproduce or will not work. Pink eye without pus is genuihe?appreciatibn.'.;.'.'/..• lay eggs on the carpet," said Casey. caused by a virus and requires rins ; Training: classes are offered at con ing the child's eyes with warm water venient times and locations through Winning the war as bften as possible to keep a bacteri out the year. Call Doreen Vivyan at ; Special shampoos, hot water and a al infection from occurring. (800) 932-5202, Ext. 119. good vacuum are the best defense All sorts of things show up on a 1 . against head lice. Both prescription child's abdomen, including ringworm, and non-prescription shampoos are chicken pox and measles, another \ available. Follow directions exactly* reason to do a bath-time inspection. w No butts, please ; since overuse of these shampoos could Casey said don't ignore a rash. St. Joseph Mercy Health System is have toxic effects. : looking for smokers who want-to be "If you notice something on your non-smokers to join SMOKE STOPr Live lice usually die after the first child or they itch, get them to the doc PEjRS, a six-week national program of shampoo; the second dose takes care tor. A lot of parents will let things go behavior modification. This one-on* of the remaining nits. ''Eggs all hatch or they'll say it's probably the new one prograrn is scheduled on an ongo within seyen days. That's Why you soap." wait the seven to 10 days for a second ing basis Wednesday afternoons and hatch in seven to 10 days> Nit cases "'Flu'",', evenings. Participants also learn BYRENfcESKOGLUND from hatched lice are translucent and treatment," said Casey. relaxation techniques, exercises, STAFF WRITER found on hair shafts at any distance Family members should be checked Flu is highly contagious. Ninety nutrition and stress-management. from the scalp. daily for 10 days and treated if lice or percent of people who come in contact rom head lice to the flu, your nits are found. Also, some schools dis with the virus will become ill, accord- "It's very successful,"said program child is bound to bring home Whitanits.eah be confused with coordinator Pat Harris, dandruff on first sight, they cannot be tricts have a "no re-entry with nits" . ing to Lawrenchuk. Symptoms usual Fsomething from school this year policy after the first shampoo, ly begin within three days after a per 'Participants meet in the Arbor besides homework. While you cannot removed "easily. They are strongly Health BuiUhng in downtown Ply glued to the hair. While the humans are Undergoing son inhales the virus. disease-proof kids, y6u can make deiousihg, wash clothes and sheets Sneezes and coughs readily Spread mouth and in the Reichert Health them more disease-resistant by teach Head lice are very democratic. Any Building at St; Joseph Mercy Hospital one can get them, rich or poor, clean used by an infested person in deter the airborne virus, which lives in the ing them good hygiene and boosting gent and 130-degree water for 20 mouth and throat; Holding hands or in Ann Arbor. Appointments must be their immune systems through prop- . or dirty. They are passed from one made in advance. Contact Harris at person to another in a variety of minutes or dry- clean clothes, includ kissing is another culprit. Also, the er rest and good nutrition. ing hats and scarves, to kill lice and virus survives for hours in dried (734) 712-4141. Nicotine replacement ^ell children not to share with ways: head to head contact; sharing T patch and Zyban pill users are wel personal items like combs; hair deco nits. Larger items like pillows and mucous on doorknobs, telephones, other children, biting off of sandsvich- comforters can be sealed in a plastic, and faucets. come. es or drinking from the same pop hot* rations, towels, bedding, hats, coats ! and scarfs; placing heads on furni bag for several days. The Severity of the flu season is tie or glass," said Diane Case, a regis unpredictable. Every few years, . tered nurse with the Wayne County ture, rugs, and car seats recently Inspection used by someone with head lice; and there's a major "antigenic" shift in the Cancer information Department of Health's Disease Con Your child's blue, green and brown virus that defies immune systems The Josephine Ford Cancer Center trol Division. - piling coats; hats, scarfs on top of each other. eyes can easily turn pink under the and renders flu antibodies useless. of Henry Ford Health System, one of "Wash your hands. Ninety percent right conditions. "We are overdue for a worldwide epi the largest cancer centers in south (of communicable diseases) could be "All the schools seem to have a Pink eye with pus (bacterial con demic," said Lawrenchuk. I major problem with it. In kinder east Michigan, has launched a toll- prevented if children just washed junctivitis) is caused by bacteria and Dr. Veena Sabharwal, chairwoman free/telephone line to provide callers their hands," said Dr. Donald garten and the lower grades, they hang all the coats together, and the can be a complication of a cold. It is of pediatrics at St. Mary Hospital in "with information about cancer. In Lawrenchuk, medical director of the spread through touch, something chil Livonia, said the flu season has been addition, a representative will assist .Wayne County Department of Health. lice can walk to another coat," said Casey../', dren love to do. Therefore, it is very getting longer every year, often begin individuals in scheduling appoint After that, it's a matter, of luck. important for infected children to ning in late September. ment and link patients to resources Starting about age 7, kids insist on Bombing your home or your child's classroom with a powerful delouser is wash their hands often and to haye within the system and the communi doing things themselves, like bathing their own washcloths and towels. Most children she sees her. private ty. .•••••• r-:-" ..:•.:•:•'•,•; and washing their own hair. Howev not the answer and can be harmful to Livonia practice "go through the flu pets and humans. "They (head lice) Make sure to remove all the pus ••;• The Josephine Ford Cancer Center er, left to their own devices, kids are from the eyes with warm water and without any complications." Their •currently is involved in more than notorious shortcut-takers. They may have to reproduce on the head and symptoms include body aches, get their blood meal, Off the head, wet cotton brUs before putting in any headaches, vomiting, diarrhea and a, .* 160 cancer studies, including the use: wet their hair, but do they "wash" it? medicines. Otherwise, the medicines '". of suicide gene therapy for breast, Kids also are likeiy to run their fin they die in 72 hours. They're not stur fever that ranges from 100 to 104 • prostate and brain cancer. Henry gers under a trickle of tap water and degrees and lasts from 24 hours to ; Ford Hospital is the only location in . declare a majojr hand-washing; Sure; Wayne County is making progress in vaccinating itsyoungest residents. one week. •Michigan approved by the federal soap removes dirt and dried blood, Five years ago, 70 percent of children 2 years oj^^nd under didriot have *Rest and proper hydration" are the government to use monoclonal anti but it's the friction - the wrist-to-fin all the required vaccinations. best remedies along with non-aspirin . bodies to fight cancer. gertip, palm-rubbing action under "In 43 communities within Wayne County^P^utside of Detroit, rough pain and fever medication, she said. The toll-free number is 1-888-734- running water - that dilutes germs ly SO percent of our 2-year-olds are now immunSrSf," said Dr. Donald Occasionally, a secondary bacterial JFCC (6322). Calls are accepted from and sends them spiraling down the Lawrenchuk, medical director of the Wayne County Department of infection will set in -- ear aches, sinus 8:30i.rh; to4:30 p.m. MondayrFriday. •.drain, -. Health. •'":••':. ...' ;,..'.-:.: ••.•.:"''••'., :-• :""^;;:^ infection, bronchitis or pneumonia - "It's not the presence but the con A new vaccine for Haemophilus Influenza Type B recently has been requiring more intense medical care. centration," said Lawrenchuk about required by the state of Michigan for all children under 5 years who are ; Neither Lawrenchuk nor Sabharw Hospital Web site the potency of germs, enrolled in state^licensed preschools and day care centers, according to al recommends vaccinating healthy .: Want to take some health classes, Lawrenchuk. This vaccine protects against a bacterial influenza that can children against the flu; however, find a new doctor, review home med- Head lice • lead to menin children with systemic diseases are : ical equipment, or apply for a job at If parents don't wash their.chil- gitis. IMMUNIZATIONS AGES 4-6 : AGES 748 the exception. These diseases include asthma; diabetes, and renal, cardiac Garden City Hospital? It's easy Just dren's hair or; periodically inspect it, In consult 4 dotes are requited. If 4 doses are required, tf they may fail to spot head lice before OtPTHERIA, and neurologicarproblems. Also, chil tune into the hospital's new Web> site ing an immu tEtANUS a dose yas not given on a dose was not given te at tTRL httpy/gchbsp.org. it becomes a family infestation or is nization chart, or after the 4th birthday, s 10 years, a booster dren undergoing chemotherapy & a booster dose of DTP is dose of Td Is. required. should be vaccinated. Additionally, the site has a thpr^:. passed on to the schools. It often Lawrenchuk PERTUSSIS •-.: required. Most children takes two to three weeks for symp- v will haye.5 doses. . ough section on medical education, reminds par-, For young children with a chronic reflecting the hospital's role as an torhs to develop. While most people ehtsthat have itchy heads,*many have no POLIO J ; 3 doss* are required. If 3 doses are required. disease, the vaccination is adminis osteopathic teaching institution. The doses are age- the last dose was riot tered in two doses, one month apart. calendar of events listing classes and symptoms at all. ' dependent, (A given on or after the 4th birthday, a booster dose Older children get their vaccination other significant activities is regular-; Head lice are tiny insects about 2-month-bld is required. Most children l/8th inch long that live on human in one dose. ly updated, and more than 250 physi- • child would will have 4 doses. Sure, the flu season is coming. We ciahs can be located on the Web site, heads. Unlike Superman, they do not receive a less 2 doses are required. The 2 doses are required. The can run, but we can't hide. Don't For more information, contact Terry travel by leaps and bounds, but er dose than a MEASLES, 1st dose must be given' 1st dose must be given rather crawl from hair to hair feeding panic. Sabharwal offers this simple, Carroll, director of community rela 6-rnonth-old.) MUMPS- on or after the 1st on or after the1st •'.••. common-sense advice for warding off tions, at (734) 458-4267. on blood from scalp bites. Their color, Always con & RUBELLA birthday. The 2nd dose birthday. The 2nd dose varies from light to dark tan. must be given at teast must be given at least theflu: ':' sult a physi 28~days from the 1st 28 days from the 1st "Good hygiene, good hand-washing Adult female lice lay tiny, grayish- dose and at or after 15 dose and at or after 15 cian about the and cleaning of utensils," She also white, tear-drop shaped eggs (nits), correct dosage. months of age. months of age. which they cement to hair shafts, recommends a hefty dose of sunshine HEPATITIS B Elective 2000/2001 Effective 2000/2001 and fresh air. "Do get out a lot. Open usually within l/4th inch from the school year, 3 doses are - school year, 3 doses are scalp. The nits, usually found around raquksd. rtqutrsd. your windows. Fresh air is very W* want your teatth n«w» the ears and the back of the neck, important." ° • There are several ways ymx can reach the Observer Health * Pitnef* staff, The • 'l V}\.;;-' Sunday section provide* numerous venues for you to offer newsworthy information including Medical Datebook MEDICAL DATEBOOK (upcoming calendar events); Medical New«raak«» (a»pointrne«t*/n*w hired in the medical fWJd); and Medical Briefs Items for Medical DatebooK are wel required by Sept. 4. Call (248) 471- (medical entrance*, short news items come from all hospitals, physicians, WED, SEPT. 2 8020. THURS, SEPT. 10 from hospital*, physician*, companies), companies and residents active in the IMPOTENCE Observer-area medical community, CANCEK SUffOm QIKHIP HEALTHY COOKING We aim welcome mewsworthy idea* for ^Focus on Living," a self-help group for Help for Impotent Men (HIM) support "Soy Tasters Night," a cooking demo at health and fitness related atArie*. 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Organizers To Russia with love ;tion. :•:.•'•••- ''••'/•'•/•.'.. entertainment by Three Men and a The Rotary Clubs of District 6400, of 25 and 45 and have been actively Tenor and place bids in the silent auc hope: to raise $25,000 from the event,* engaged in their present business or - The Elyala Pefley Foundation and splitting the proceeds among their char which covers southeastern Michigan Mfcke-A-Wish Foundation of Michi- tion for sports memorabilia. * and Ontario, Canada, are seeking four profession on a full-time baBis for at ities. '•••,.-''['• outstanding professional men and least two yearB. Application deadline is 'fjui are sponsoring "Winning for Life," The event also hosts a Table Top Sept; 16. Contact BjU Cameron of the an educational and entertaining Ticketsfor "Winning for Life" are $65 women in the health care field - evening for associates in the medical Expo. Businesses wanting to exhibit can administration, treatment or counsel Livonia Rotary at {734) 622-2643. choose a sponsorship at the $100, $500 per person and include dinner; For more profession; 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, information about purchasing tickets or ing, nursing, pharmacy, physical or at the Burton Manor in Livonia. or $1,000 level. i j ^•.^'^.C^^yUnt^ s seminar Mausoleum Crypts For Two From ^, ^^ author/speaker PrcConstruction Discounts Gomirig To A.n fessional" - is positive persuasion. He'll share . „ BYREN^SKOGLUND welcome to his secrets on how to get what 1 STAFF WRlTBit attend. you want, when you want it, and Brokos from whom you want it - all this The-Livonia Chamber of Com- While making the other person 'merca is going all out to make heard Burg speak at a happy. sure its Oct. 8 "Steps to Great- In addition to authoring two hess" business sales-motivatipn motivational seminar at the Burton Manor in sales seminar books, "Winning Without Intimi Livonia is a huge success. in Chicago dation" and "Endless Referrals," and decided Burg is a former television news Nationally recognized author anchor and a seasoned radio and and "Million Dollar Round his speaking Table" motivational speaker Bob ability and television talk show guest. He • Burg is the seminar's headline professional has appeared on several network programs, including Mpntel, speaker, credentials would be ah Rolonda, First Word with Mau fThis will be one of the largest asset for the reen O'Bpyle, and CBS Radio events the Livonia chamber has L i v o n i a CNN-FM, put on.. We invite all sales, mar* chamber. His business clients include keting and customer service pro "You don't Merrill Lynch, Marriott Corp., fessionals to attend," said cham have to send Levlnson New York Life Insurance Com ber President Rod Crider. sales profes pany and Coldwell Banker. He The seminar, which runs from sionals out of also has been a participant in 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., will teach atten town. We the Peter Lowe International dees how cultivate "endless" have it right Success Series. referrals, discern a quality lead, here. 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In his morning pre the team of Steps to Greatness ID i Brokosj owner of Marketing sentation, "Endless Referrals," sponsors are Nextel Communica . Paradigm inc. in Livonia and Burg will answer the question tions, Exhibit Works, Citizens I • -i one of the event's organizers, most asked by business and Bank and Walsh College. said the chamber is hoping for salespeople: "Who do I talk to Seminar sponsorships are still an attendance of at least 800. next now that my list of being accepted. Seating is limit a a Every business owner and prospects is running out?" ed. For more information, con « employee from Livonia and sur- His afternoon session, "Win tact the Livonia Chamber of J OUT sinm«t apdoges i/ this information has oniwJ at a difficult time. I ' rounding communities - "from ning Without Intimidation," will Commerce at (734) 427-2112. the novice to the seasoned pro- focus on how to master the art of -vj ^tOft GEfirFI You wait for weeks to get an appointment. 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Ev^nt Education has always been a compo organizers nent of the Ford Mpntreux Detroit Jazz include Steve Festival taking place Friday-Monday, Weikal, (left to Sept. 4-7, at Hart Plaza, Detroit. right), Lisa: In addition to performing, college Konikow, / and high school jazz musicians spend time with professional musicians. Matt Jonathan Witz Michaels of Southfield, director of Jazz and Chuck Studies and an associate professor at niits Uzeidc. .',•;.: Wayne Stsrte University, said high school and college students "love to share the stage with professionals." He compares it to athletics. Any student of golf would love to play on the pro touri Same with musiciaris - they love to hen Michael Gross joined the jam with the pros, - Plymouth Community Cho rus as musical director and Educational programs include per W formances by the higji schools and col conductor in 1978, he had no idea the group would grow from 24 to 125 Surt PHOTO BTTo* Homtnra lege bands, seven workshops 'on jazz members. His task now is to find cho improvisation at the Pepsi Jam Acade BY FRANK PROVENZANO they.'. •-":•.';.';..•,-' my and a chance for students to meet rus members from the.lajs.t26 years to STAFF WRITER culture of the county and : help celebrate the group's anniver- and talk to performers. hatever was in the thrown our resources . . sary at a gala banquet and dance Fri behind it," said Weikal jWeet the Artist day, Get. 2, food at Colangelo's in Pontiac last However, those "Meet the Artist" sessions involve "There have been so many singers W "resources", haven't trans- . December when Oakland singer Dennis Rowland, Detroit bop to come in and out of the chorus over County Executive L. lated into public funding. veterans Louis Hayes and Curtis the years," said Gross of Canton, Brooks Patterson strolled Projected revenue of Fuller, and the grandson of Duke There have been hundreds of mem in for dinner is worth $550,000> for the festival Ellington, Paul, current leader of the bers, and we want to find as many as investigating. will be derived solely from Duke Ellington Orchestra. we can." Perhaps years from now corporate sponsors. "Jazz is just a great trajning ground when "Arts, Beats & Eats" More specifically, Patter for any type of music career," said Leading the way son's support has translat-... Gross took the reins of the chorus - held for the first time this Michaels. "You are really playing con Labor Day weekend- is ed into a ride on his politi temporary music... today's music." after William Grimmer.retired. Grim cal coattails, Half of the mer, then choral director at East Mid mentioned in the same Most of the WSU jazz ensemble stu breath as the Chicago sponsors, said Weikal, are dents "come from, the suburbs" accord dle School, founded the Plymouth referrals from the county Community Chorus in 1973. One of Taste Fest and Denver's ing to Michaels who plays with a quar Cherry Creek Art Festival;, executive. tet every Thursday at Botsford Inn in the great stories Gross tells is about While some may contend Dolores Roth an original chorus mem the story will have become Farmington Hills. a full-blown legend. that the lack of public seed Michaels'18-piece jazz band will play ber now living money might jeopardize ''•';• According to the emerg- . County Arts, Culture and . lot of work, but when peo for one hour on the Main Stage oh Plymouth in California. At ing folklore, the idea for long-term plans, event pro a final Film. "It had to be insanely ple come they'll find out Labor Day, He plans on using a lot of Community "Artsi Beats & Eats" was ducer Jonathan Witz said • student versions of jazz pieces in the Chorus rehearsal before big to get people's atten whatVbeen going on in initially broached as Pat : the timing and wide sup show. "Many of the arrangements are a concert, Roth tion." Pontiac," said Uzelac of port of the festival guaran-, terson and restaurant On Labor Day weekend> Bloomfield Hills, who very good," he-said. What: The chorus tried to smooth owner Ernie Colangelo dis tees corporate sponsoi^ for Is looking for over rough the festival will stop evolv* opened a downtown gallery Jack Pierson, retired Dearborn Pub cussed a proposed taste fes years ahead, lic Schools teacher and resident of former members to areas the cho ing long enough to spot-/ two years ago.. 'This will not look like • y tival that would feature the • light 130 artists from "Our downtown is a Livonia until recently, emphasizes that help celebrate its'••; rus was expert- : growing number of restau any other festival. Each around the US., more than microcosm of the festival" : the students not only get the opportu 25th anniversary ehcingby rants in Oakland County. component of the festival . with a gala reminding 30 local restaurants, and he said. "We have a great nity to play to an audience, but also to In only a few months, the can stand alone," said Witz, participate in the clinics and "tafk to banquet arid •';.'••• them, "we nearly 60 locai and nation downtown. We're not trying former event producer for special always sound idea admittedly borrowed al musical acts... to build one." the artist" sessions. from the annual Detroit Clubland in downtown Pierson is executive secretary to the commemorative better in our The much-anticipated; Detroit. Taste Fest evolved into a celebration is widely con-, 'dOs^tyleiest Michigan School Band and Orchestra program. For more dresses." : "People need to see Ponti multicultural fine arts. sidered as the long-sought Essentially, "Arts, Beats Association, and takes pride in the information, call To this day ac as a destination point." (734) 459-6829 or when rehearsal Culinary and musical ' catalyst to transform down & Eats" is the definitive high school and college participation at extravaganza. town Pontiac, said Chuck '90s-style festival -• eclectic About 50,000 people per Montreux. write to P.O. Box isn't going well; day are expected for the 700217, Plymouth, Gross often "The idea just kept get UzelaCj president of the in taste arid driven from . . "The 'meet the artists', sessions are ting bigger" said Steve . Pontiac Downtown Busi- . the grassroots; four-day festival, said Witz; especially importaritT^They give the Ml, 48170. puts the chorus Thekey measure of sue- •'• When: 6 p.m. at ease by Weikal, director of Oakland ness Association. "We've taken a broad students a chance to meet with the Friday, Oct. 2. reminding them ."In the short-tern^, it's a . vision of what represents professionals, ask them about the life Please see ARTS, C2 of a musician, how they got started." Where: Laurel Park not to worry, What: "Arts, Seats & Eats,' Manor, Livonia. "they'll sing bet The improv sessions also play a valu featuring 120 fine artists, 35 able role. • The chorus; ter with their local restaurants and 65 local holds open dresses on." His and national musical, acts. "It used to be kids could learn at auditions for new comment ;•:• When: Labor Day Weekend,' improv sessions...they are just not as members, 7 p.rri. always makes Friday-MQnday, Sept. 4-7 available as they once were," said Pier Tuesdays, Sept. 8, the men and Wfwre: Downtown Pontiac, son. "At ours they can exchange ideas 15. 22 and 29 at women in the along Saginaw Street - with other students." rehearsals in First chorus laugh. Admission: Free, call (248) . The seven clinicAvorkshops/irnprov United Methodist "What I've 584-4177, or ar.tsbeat-' . sessions are scheduled either right Church, .45201 seats.com on the web for before or right after the high school enjoyed the more information. . North Territorial most has been bands to facilitate student participa Proceeds benefit Ughthduse of tion. Road, west of the people I've Oakland County, Pontiac Res Sheldon, Plymouth. come in contact cue Mission. Dittrich Founda Especially needed with through tion, Fanclub Foundation for Big band are tenors, basses the years," said the Arts, Rainbow Connection, Grassroots eclecticism: The first annual "Arts, Beats & Eats" features Pierson added that band directors and baritones with Gross. "The peo Boys and Girls Club of.N. Oak- . 130 fine artists from around the country, f 'he show features arangeof feel the clinics are "very beneficial" to some openings for ple vvho sing in land County, Haven,- and the students. Directors also get to see altos and Chrysler Oakland Arts Fund media and styles, including Jack Brumbaugh's drawings and Jeanne and hear the latest at the festival. the chorus are Nash's fiber works.. sopranos. Call extremely dedi Please sec MONTREUX, C2 (734)455^4080. cated and tal ented, and we really try to ^^'sirtd-^irfkV'lf •* - '•• • - . v approach our performances with the 'T~* <• - highest of standards. Mediocrity is not an acceptable standard in PCC " Musical memories community to{ Musically, three>eccasions stand out programs," said Kerr, Franklin Arts Birmingham Groves High School, the in Gross' twenty years of leading the BY LINDA AW CHOMIN'..• *cil, the lQth annual arts arid crafts STAFF WRITER Bhow features 78 painters, sculptors, Council president. "Very Special Arts money made a big difference. chorus - earning second place in the provides arts programs for children "If it wasn't for the arts council giv-. ^ Seglinda Pritchard looks forward tb photographers and clay, glass, fiber, Great American Choral Festival sev and adults with disabilities. As an ing us money we wouldn't have been Art on the Green every Labor Day as a' and wood artists. eral years ago in Plymouth; leading added attraction we'll have a tent full able to award scholarships to outstand way of reconnecting with the communi "Art on the Green is a day of reunion the chorus in a performance of of art by these children and adults." ing students," said Landino. "They gave Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammer- ty. Hosted by the Franklin Arts Couri- in the community as people come back from wherever their summer has taken "The money makes a 'difference in a us money for years. It was because of stein tunes with original orchestra- ' small kind of way,'' added Pritchard. the arts council, the art; programs at tions; and being invited to sing at the 'thp.ni/". said Pritchard, a former chair Art on the Green ; man. "Art on the Green celebrates art For George •I'^ndino's shulonts at Birmingham Groves have flourished." National Cathpdral in Washington, What;.The.Franklin Arts Council's 18th annual and life. It's a day for community and At Art on the Green Landino will DC, in 1995. , > ; :/ art fair featuring 78 artists and live entertain-, exhibit the Whimsical wood folk sculp- merit by one-man.band Rennte Kauffmann and to pick Up something beautiful for the The chorus also sang at the Jeffer- . home." , . .'.«.'••.. son Memorial, oh the Capitol stops guitarists Sean BlacKman and John Arnold (latin, folk, blues). Proceeds benefit Verjj Special Arts Art On the Green chairwoman Peggy Plonse see FESTIVAL, C2 and at Arlington National Cemetery, Michigan, Blrmihgharn.Groves'H^h School art where they laid a wreath at the Tomb Kerr is proud, that show proceeds ben programs, and children's'art activities for efit community programs such as the of the Unknown Soldier. Franklin's "Holly Day" In December. When: 10.a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. Very Special Arts Michigan touring'nrt "Also memorable was singing from exhibit. In the past; the arts council the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Admission Is free. Wher«: Franklin village GTeen: (west of Franklin has used show profits to help support and to have people all around listen Road between 13 and 14 Mile Roads). For Infor Michigan.Operai Theatre programs for ing, and just, knowing those historic mation, call (M8) 644 5832, ext. 449..•'..,. children, and to bring the Birmingham figures walked in those places," said Local *rtlit» exhibiting: Carole Berhorst, clay, Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra into Gross, who studied piano, voice and Elena Arnooutova, painting, Eml Watts, )apanesa Pontiac Schools. conducting at Knstern Michigan Uni brushpatntlng, arid Sue Walton, fiber, Bloomfield This year's recipients Of booth fees versity. /• Hills; h.E, Salay, Troy; Marcy and Michael.Feld- rhan, end Nina Mann, Southfiotd; Cheryl Gleasdrt, will be Very Special Arts Michigan, The chorus has also performed with Franklin; Marcla Hoyland, Royal;Oak; Susan Birmingham Groves High School art, Seeing $tars: George IxtmUna the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra Pe'pa/iao Cobb, fiber. Barbara Abel, photography, programs, and children's art activities and at Tiger Stadium. Their next con Bruce Migdafl, pastels and Kathy Phillips, water- for Franklin's "Holly Day" iivDecember.. will create whimsical folk art, Gold and silver: Charlotte ' cert is a benefit for the Brighton Ccn. color, West Bloomfield; Cella Block', Farmington; Quinn designs co?itemporary Oavld Tyndall, painting, Beverly Hills; Cynthia "There's no charge, to get in, but including these popular kiss frost; mixed.media, Waterford, and Sara Hicks, artist fees help fund community art ing figures. fine jewelry on the cutting edge. Please see |XPR««SK)N8f C2 floor canvases, Pontiac. • ', j»»»"»Viii»>**»»» ,. ...>,• ...... •MM fmm mmmmmm C2* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY,-AUGUST 30,1998 Festival from page Cl from page Cl tures he's been creating full time about to be swallowed by a giant Harmony materials on the cutting edge cess, however, might be how A critical component of elevat since retiring in 1997. Landino wave, Landino's art makes peo Husband and wife Charlotte such as slate and neoprene, and many return after the festival. ing the quality of fine art includ taught art at Birmingham ple chuckle. and Harlan Quinn prove the reticulated silver," said Q.uinn. ed in "Arts, Beats'& Eats" was Groves High School for 38 years. The most popular pieces this family that creates together, "Forme, it ahvays should, be a County initiative enlisting the help of Lisa His work reflects ori family year are his kissing figures ("it's stays together. Charlotte began leading edge design, not what ',, Unlike trendy Royal Oak and .; Konikow* former director/owner and community so it fits natural a neat^ romantic thing"). The designing'jewelry more than 25 you'd see in commercial jewelry. upscale Birmingham, downtown of Xochipillia Gallery in Birm ly with the show's concept of American Graft Gallery in New years ago after graduating with You always have to experiment Pontiac is distinguished by a ingham. drawing people together. The Jersey recently ordered 30 of the a master's degree in metal and with hew techniques and seek grittinepa that combines a sense, .';•••.• In a consultant's role, Kpnikow West Bloomfield artist grew up sculptures in six different poses, design from Cranbrook Academy hew directions,". •• :'•% ,'.- of manufacturing history and a of Franklin has put together an. in household of 18 where he Locally, Landino's sports figures, of Art in Bloomfield Hills. That's budding sense afpossibility. impressive range of 125 artists learned early to create his own cowboys and Indians, airplanes, where she rhet Harlan, who will This is the first year Harlan is "Pontiac is not only the geo* from around the; country. Many games and toys because his Ital animals, Moses and the 10 Com exhibit animal sculptures along showing his art even though he graphical center of the county, of the works* contends Kpnikow, ian immigrant family was so mandments, and Adam and Eve, side her.''.- :-';:-.-V, • • ...v.-"'" earned a master's degree in it's the last historic cityscape (in .are on the "quality level" of poor. Having a sense of humor and the serpent were best sellers; : ; Crafted in Qttinn'sBirmihg- painting and sculpture from Oakland County) to get buffed gallery exhibits. was important as well. The fami at the Ann Arbor, Art Fairs in Cranbrqpk. A computer analyst up and become hip" said Weikal. In conjunction with the artists . ly shared one bathroom and July. Landino expects them to do •ham studio, the one-of-a^kind neck pieces, rings,earrings, and by day, Harlan exhibits clay Since early February when a - booths, the downtown Pphtia'e everyone had to schedule a-time.' as well at Art in the Park in sculptures of cheetahs,ifrogs, marketing campaign began pro ; streets will feature artists repre :"I .was the youngest,'' said Birmingham, Sept. 12-13. Landi bracelets, some set with precious and semi-precious stories from wart hogs, and meerkats. moting Pontia? as the "SoHo of sented by local Pontiac galleries.. Landino. "You had to make no designed this yMr's Art in the : "Our house is very much the Suburbs," there's been a "This is one of the few places everything" ^ PM T-shirt. djamorids to peridot, garnet, cuV rine, and.amethyst, are sold to devoted to art with our studios growing.buzz. in the country where, there are From a tongue-in-cheek wall "I try to get into subjects galleries nationally, Quiriri also and collecting art. The only By the time of his state of the all types of media - painting, piece featuring the yellow cabs everyone can relate to, but noth exhibits at Art in the Park in drawback to working in a home county address in late February, glass, furniture; fiber, clay," said and skyscrapers people think of ing too heavy/' said Landino. Birmingham in May^ and at studio is working weekends and Patterson elevated the festival Chuck Uzelac, who recently when they think about New "Part of it is for my. children and shows in; Charlevoix and Royal evenings, but generally I work 9 as one of the top three initiatives expanded his business, Uzelac York, to a sculpture of Noah car grandchildren to understand. :Oak.:^\:;,;;.v ;-;•.••:;:-.;./;:;. .;.:•'. 'a.m. to 5:30 p.m; to make it a for Oakland County along with Gallery; into a storefront space rying an armful of animals up a They look at it and then.I tell' "It's contemporary fine jewelry' serious business. You can make expanding efforts to promote the on Saginaw Street/ hill to the ark as his wife is them the story." of gold and silver, ahd also some a profession but of this.* '.' county's automated businesses, A few weeks after the Dream and helping to establish a Cruise brought an influx of peo health-care program for small ple to Pontiac, event organizers businesses. are anxious and optimistic about : While the "SoHp in the Sub the broad appeal Of "Arts, Beats urbs" campaign has given Ponti &Eats." le an identify, Witz contends If they serve the dish ordered that "Arts, Beats & Eats" gives by L. Brooks Patterson at that the'downtown area a personali- prescient dinner at Colangelo's -ty./: .';.•.;• , , ' • in late December, who knows T "Once We get through the first how.long the crowds will stick 10 " YTAR festival we'll have a more regu around. In Toronto lar pace," said Witz. *We've done For information about the a year's worth of planning in five music lineup, please see the A N 1) U I W 1 1 () Y 1) W I B 1! i; R ' S months*" • O&E's Entertainment section on Lingering crowds Thursday. r Ij* h&j ^ %nrf _ *JL B.JL ^ ^ V *»vt <*t rue* fir r,i% /\ rl hy \\ A R O I 1) P R I N C I from page Cl Piersoh will be conducting the teaches piano for Annie's World, Michigan All State Big Band, a Rochester music store. .-.,'. ••'<•• which features top high school "I've been going to Montreux players, 2;45 p.m. Saturday, since its inception ./.almost riiy Sept. 5, on the Hudson's/Live pre-teen years. I believe it is one Jazz Stage. of the greatest things Detroit has Eleven other high school bands to offer. I've been to other festi are scheduled to perform, includ val on the east coast. It is a real ing the group from Divine Child credit to Detroit and to the orga High School in Dearborn direct- nizers of this... the great thing is ed by Christopher Blackmer of you cart still get in free, and hear Westlaftdv big name players." "lam excited to be involved in She said the combo would play the planning for this," said Pier- some student arrangements and son. "Another great thing for stu some standards. She thinks the dent players: each band gets a student venues are a key part of. The Toronto production of the Phantom of the Opera enters its Tenth Historic Year this September, taped and written critique of Montreux. their performance from profes "I missed the opportunity to and we're celebrating with sionals." play in high school. It is an incredible opportunity for any ft I !» young person to play; it is an WSU Sextet honor." The Wayne State University Castine and her fellow musi Sextet, which includes Rochester cians will play 45-minute sets Hills resident Norine Castine, is 5:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, also playing at Montreux. She Sept. 5, at the Kowalski Rivera plays piano in the six-piece front Cafe. combo that includes electronic The Dearborn Henry Ford base, drums, trumpet, trombone Community College Big Band How to and tenor sax. The other players, will also play at Montreux with Play all male, are also students, vocals by the Evergreen Blues Gastine who graduates in Quartet. HFCC is scheduled to December, currently plays solo play 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 To play "Who's Behind The Mask?" Simply guess who the local celebrity "Phantoms" are and submit and with groups in the area, and on the Hudson's Live Jazz stage. your answers on the ballot below for a chance to win a weekend for two in Toronto & tickets to see "The Phantom of the Opera" at AT&T Centre The Pantages Theatre in Toronto. Tune in daily to, WNIC for on-air clues with Jim Harper and "The Breakfast Club" mornings 5:00 from page Cl a.m. - 10:00 on 100.3 WNIC, FM. * ter for the Performing Arts oh First United Methodist Church Sunday, Sept. 20. in Plymouth. The chorus draws : "Over the years the chorus has singers from 25 communities changed in that we'fe not afraid including Troyy West Bloomfield, v Grand to tackle any style of music,"- Westland, Anh ArborNBrighton, Prize said Gross. "Cohtemporary and Howell. music presented problems for a One of the 12 original mem while, but now we don't shy bers, Joyce Hamiltonv lives in The Grand Prize, will include a pair of choice tickets to a performance of The Phantom of the Opera away from it anymore.* Livonia and loves to sing. She Gross strives for a mix of clas has never read a note of music in in Toronto, one night accomodation at The Delta Chelsea Inn, round trip VIA RAIL passes and one sics and. contemporary music her life, but that doesn't seem to Phantom Gift Pack. . >•:.-•. when programming concerts. His matter. Neither does the fact, first priority is "the audience, she can't remember why she that they're enjoying the music originally joined the chorus. and being entertained. Secondly, "That was 25 years ago," said he selects "something that offers Hamilton. "I've stayed with it all to the chorus a challenge." these years because I enjoy Stan Kovacheff joined the Ply sjnging and because 1 enjoy jitst mouth Community Chorus seven getting together with the peo No purchase necessary. To ohiain an entry ballot and/orfull route?! nilea, years ago. He says there is about ple.". If you know "Who's Behind The Mask" complete the please visit the AT&T Centre for (hi- pel forming ArK I'antngr* Theatre flox a 20 percent turnover every con The spring concert is Hamil entry ballot below anil send to: Observer & Office located al 2ti Victoria Mre<'l in Toronto or mail u M'lf-adilre*>f(l MamptMl cert because some members only ton's favorite. She enjoys singing envelope to Observer Kerrntvie vim. Marketing IVpt. 36251 Schoolcraft lid., sing at the Christmas concert Kecentrie ftfew.spap.ei's, 0/0: Marketing Department selections from "Phantom of the Livonia, Ml 48150, Knlry Hallots imt'»f lip ici chid hyObserver KccciUric no and not in the spring. A Ply".', Opera" and newer, musicals with. 30251 Schoolcraft ltd. Livonia, MI 48150. One later than Sunday, Sfjitrnihri- 27, 109!!. No surnlilutioiifor or transfer of the prize will lip allowed. The( •t The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30,1998 (OF*) C3 t '.1 Gallery exhibits, art shows, classical concerts MII>>|l>>lll>IIIM|l Write On: Omas pens cele/ brate "Return to the Mother^ land-The Hong Kong Collect Hon" at Cra ne & Co. Then I take SHOPPING notes for my CENTERED column, or make out my grocery list, or doddle while talking on the phone, it's usually with a cheap, plastic, ball- : point pen. I have two very STAFF PHOTO BY JERRY ZOITNSKY nice Cross pen and DONNA pencil sets, but I Write in Style: Get inspired with an antique writing slope($188)[filledwith elegant accoutrements. MULCAHY rarely take them out Magnifying glass ($75), sterling silver fountain pen ($720), inkwell ($360), letter opener ($50), sterling of my desk. It's not y that I don't like them pen ($150), pewter frdme ($30)t stamp box ($40), antique wax sealer ($80), clock ($140), pen rest ($30, — I do. It's just thdt I'm afraid that if address book ($50), all from Presence II, Birmingham. Stationery from Crane & Co., Somerset Collection. I use them, I'll lose them, because I'm notorious for losing pens. Gome to find out, maybe I lose a lot of pens because I use the really inex- is an art reviving '•• pensive kind; Carlyle Smith, manag er of Crane & Co. peri and sta tionery store at the Somerset Collec- BY LINDA BACHRACK ton, Mass In this wooded valley, inside an old : tion in Troy, carries a fine fountain EDITOR stone mill, Zenas Crane produced the handcrafted Build a stationery wardrobe pen with him every day He said he's sheets that set the standard for fine quality paper not afraid to; use it or to lend it out efore we e-mail a farewell to the handwrit in America, Today, in its seventh generation as a Excerpts from "The Romance of Paper," briefly when customers ask to borrow * ten word, consider its power. Beyond cere- family^owned business, Crane & Co. supplies the by Crane &Co. •a pen. "If you use a fine pen," he 'mony and respect for tradition, writing by paper for such venerable stationers as Cartier and said, "you tend to keep track of it and hand makes you think differently from when your Tiffany & Co. r . people are more apt to give it back fingers are flying across a keyboard. The pace is There is no "wrong" stationery on which to write when you loan it out. They're less slowed, the sentiment given renewed considera your letter. Your words convey the message and likely to walk off with it, because tion. your paper is the emissary. Beyond etiquette However, in the same way that many wardrobes . they'll notice that it's a nice pen and "There's a tactile element to writing your The etiquette of note writing is no longer of sometimes they'll even make com thoughts on 100 percent cotton papers," says Car- are built around a "basic black dress" or a dark _ supreme importance, as it was when Charles suit ... for business and professional correspon- > ments about it." :':.: lyle Smith, manager of Crane & Co. in the Somer Louis Tiffany and John P. Young opened their dence your basic stationery is your business letter- Gina .Gajda-Tweed, manager of the set Collection. "The paper is smooth; it feels good small "Stationery and Dry Goods" store in 1837. head. •. Colorado Peri Co. store at Twelve beneath your hands. Arid it's relaxing to step back Though Tiffany & Co; emerged as an arbiter of from technology for. a moment and embrace the art Oaks mall in Novi, agrees. style and good taste, and still adheres to a convic Most executives also use the "executive letter-" of writing." ' "When you value something, you tion that correspondence on fine paper be head," with only the name of the individual..'^ become more aware of it, whether it's Sometimes it's nice to rebel a little against the restrained and appropriate, the overriding concern engraved at the top^ for more personal, yet busi-.1^. a pen or a piece of jewelry," she? said. modern world, continues Smith. "You don't keep a in the '90s is one of revival of the art. Though cus ness-related, correspondence,These are always the ..... Like fine jewelry, fine pens can range fax for 50 years. But you might cherish a note in tomers are counseled on proper phrasing at both smaller monarch size (folds three times), and are anywhere from, about $100 to thou your grandmother's hand." Tiffany and Crane, the purveyors are flexible and used for letters of recommendation, notes of sands of dollars. • •/•••/ Stop and think for a minute about the mail you bow to contemporary thought. thanks or congratulations, charitable work, or In general, the things that set them receive every day. Most of .us rifle through the combined business-social-personal correspon apart from, less expensive pens bills, fliers and advertising promotions, stopping "Etiquette should make things comfortable and dence. -: . include: the materials of which only to read the occasional hand-written note. It's convenient," says Smith. "Everyone doesn't want what grandrna had." they're crafted (gold, silver and glass; nice to receive a personal letter. And it feels just as The complete executive stationery wardrobe for example; as opposed to plastic); : Wedding invitations today often are printed in good to take the .time for yourself to sit down and will properly include as well: . the way they fit and feel in the hand write to'sqmeone. It might be slower than e-mail two languages and embellished with personal (the pen should feel light and bal and more painstaking because there's no delete symbols and motifs. Invitations can be self- • Correspondence cards, engraved with a name anced), better ink flow technology key. But when you're done, you know you've con designed on; Crane's interactive CD ROM. But the or monogram, and used for brief notes. and the overall look of the pen (some veyed your true feelings. , quality of the paper is unchanged - all cotton and • Business cards. have special, limited edition designs). "In every man's writings, the character of the all hand-bordered. • A social calling card, since it's not considered Fine pens can include ballpoint and writer must be recorded," wrote Thomas Carlyle. in good form to present a business card on a social roller ball types, as well as fountain, While the casual convenience of a" phone call or the occasion. It may have a business phone number in calligraphy and glass dipping pens, impersonal efficiency of .electronic dialogue have^ the lower right corner. v-So who buys fine pens? Collectors, their place in modern society, the art of letter writ Social graces -Inaihly? : . ing remains a precious skill. It is more than mere There are, however, a few traditions that The personal stationery wardrobe may endure. Like escort cards - those tiny gold-bor "No; I,wouldn't say that," said communication; it is an assets that should be include.side-folded notes and correspondence dered cards with hahd-folded envelopes. The din Darin Asselih, owner of Perin &, taught to our computer-savvy children cards, as well as.top-folded notes, either bordered- "•'• ; Paige social stationers in Rochester. In Crane's "The Romance of Paper," it is. said ner party host writes the guest's name q'n. the envelope and his dinner partner's name (not the or plain and engraved with your name or mono-..!'•' "Basically, it's writers. People who that the written Word on paper remains our most gram for notes of thanks, appreciation, etc, just really enjoy writing." ' fundamental means of permanent communication; person he comes with) on the card. They can then make their acquaintances before they sit down to . Every home should have a house stationery - a""" Has the development of faxes, e- Our knowledge of.the past exists on paper. And the larger flat sheet engraved with the household" ' mail and other forms of communica dinner. Place cards and calling cards also remain legacy of what Aye do, think and feel today will live address only. It can be used by all members of the tion hurt the market for fine pens? " for future generations ...on paper. popular.. Not at all; in fact, it may have boost-, As Benjamin Franklin said, "Make recollection family. ;"" ed it, Smith said. -^ Cotton to your paper as durable as possible, by putting it down on "People may not be writing as For ialmost 200 years, Crane's has been making paper." When you really want to say something, Says Carlyle Smith, "The professionals at Crane much as they used to," he. said, "but social stationery from cotton. In 1801, Crane forgo the convenience of faxes and cell phones. will askyou lots of questions regarding your corre when they do sit down to write, they papers were made from cotton rags, collected from Write your bon mots oh elegant deckle-edged spondence preferences and habits. Your paper want to use the best paper and pen the neighbors along the Housatonic River in Pal- sheets. / should reflect your personality." . possible," Montblanc, Waterman, Parker and Cross are the four big names in fine pons, Gajda-Tweed said. The Col News of special events for shoppers is included in and tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 13. Hours are 10 orado Pen Co. (which has a store in this calendar. Send information to: Malls & Main- n.m.-6.p.m on Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.pv on Satur the Somerset Collection, too), also day. Admissioffts free. sells Aurora, Waterford Crystal, streets, c/o Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 Cartier, ST. DiiPont, and Rotring and East Maple, nirmingham, Ml 48009; or fax (248) 644-.1314. Deadline: Wednesday 5 p.m. for publica Lamy pens, plus Fisher Space pens/ SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 which can write upside down and in tion on Sunday extreme cold and heat (NASA uses FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 GARDEN GANDER ' them arid an episode of "Seinfeld" .MONOAYJ.AUG. 31 ELEGANT ACCESSORIES Browse the storefronts and the rose gardens at the was written about one such "astro Fiber artist Debra Olbrantz Mcinke, owner and Detroit Rose Society's annual show at Laurel Park COZY WRAPS Place in Livonia. View hundreds of prize roses vying naut pen"), Two of the many brands Hersh's on The Boardwalk, 0901 Orchard Lake Rd. designer at MeinkeToy, will appear at Bellissima, for "best of show.".. that Crane & Co. carries include: in West Bloomficld, presents a trunk showing of 301 Main St. in Rochester, from 7-9.p.m. The trunk Scnsa pens and Omas, known for its DUN A sweaters in chenilles, crepes and blends. 10 show features her latest collection, of contemporary handmade pens fashioned from cellu a.m.-6 p.m. Continues Tuesday, .tassels and pillows that include French techniques loid and vegetnl celluloid (which give in passementerie and velvet gnuffrago. Preview her the pen casings a vibrant, iridescent Holiday '98 collection. Event continues on Saturday, MIRACIE MODE look). WEDNESDAY, SEPT,,2_ from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Children's Miracle Network Fashion Show Penh and Paige carries pens by HEtPWANTED takes place at 1 p.m.at the Livonia Marriott Hotel. See the fall fashions'from laurel Park Place shops ' Recife, one of the oldest pen houses in Kensington Valley Factory Shops host a Job Fair in .^_.„ „ iSATj^RIMYjS^T^ia^ _ Franco. I don't know if I'm ready for the Food Pavilion from 12:4 p.m. and 0-8 p.m. and enjoy great food from the Marriott. A fashion ' anything that fancy. But maybe I'll Approximately 150 positions need to bo filled. Bring ART IN THE PARK auction raises funds for children's hospitals. For • * start using my Cross pens/after all,. your resume; ' • Thc.24th annual Common Ground Sanctuary Art in tickets, call (248) 626-3414. • the Park returns to Birmingham's Shnin Park today El '< * '•"* T » ' f c»< The Observer & Eccentric/SUNDAY, AUGUST 30,1998 MOVIES 'Totally Tara' I2:30,(4:15«i336)e00 1130,3:10,6:10, M0,910,1000 MNaMffTNIf(K)NV W^l^J AMMIMIMb 11:23,2.00,4:40,7^,1000 12-«,2:)0L5:M,7:45JW5 vmimamumn DENY KIDS joins JhMKMtdMW UtHAUOMfM (I) . 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" •-. 2ttxkVtet( C6(0f*) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30,1998 mmmmm^MMm^WA ^::¾¾^¾¾^ a no- BV DOUG FUNKE through September is a good trails (they aren't tame here like STAFF WRITER source of maps and rentals of at Kensington Metropark), occa Don't go to Drummond Island canoes, kayaks and bicycles. sionally meander to open fields off the eastern end of the Upper The helpful staff can direct or paved roads at the edge of Peninsula if: where exactly to search for flora, woods. • You need to vacation in the fauna and rocks. The island is home to bear, lap of luxury. You can drive to many parts of too, but I've never seen one. My • You need to shop 'til you the island on paved roads. But son says he and some of his bud drop. the best way to actually see dies have glimpsed and heard • You need to be constantly things is to walk, especially coyote late at night while bond entertained. along off road vehicle trails." ing around the campfire. Do consider a visit to the 22- During a visit the first week in Earl Slusser, a retiree, has by-12-mile gem of the Huron if August, wildflowers including spent a lot of time on Drummond you like to be outdoors hiking, Queen Anne's lace, clover, since 1975. He suggests that boating, bicycling, swimming, daisies, a variety of asters and kids would enjoy swimming at fishing or hunting. phlox abounded. Raspberries, in Big Shoal Beach (free) and hunt-" It's also a good place to season late July and early ing gemstones at Marble Head . recharge the batteries by slow August, are delicious right off on the eastern end of the island. ing down, reading, playing cards the bramble. "For adults, test* he added. and board games, taking naps, Smelt and perch run in spring, "No phones. Get away from.the Getting there: The vast majority of vacationers who visit Drummond Island arrive watching sunrises and sunsets, perch, in summer, salmon and TV." by car ferry and a neat little ride across the St. Mary's Riven -.- ' Charting passing ships and pon perch again in fall. The Drummond Island Histor dering the inponderablea of life. Birders go nuts on Drummond. ical Museum, open Memorial "Go down to the ferry dock, sit Hawks, woodpeckers, blue jays, Day through September, is a cardinals, ducks, geese and owls worthy destination at any time, The car ferry, a one-mile, 10- dren, now grown, and guests, residents and Visitors. a half hour and you're bound to minute ride across the St.; Mary's "Sixty-seven percent of the Drummond is an hour away se6 a freighterj" said Kirk Astle, take flight, some easier to spot but especially oh a rainy day; than others. Loons greet the Admission is free, but donations River from DeTour; runs year- land is still state-owned," Stites from the Soo Locks and casinos a clerk at Drummond Island around; Round trip fare is $8 for isaid. "jt's peaceful, quiet, safe, of SaultSte. Marie and the sites Outfitters. "Wildlife is any dawn with their mournful calls. are accepted. Butterflies flutter about. All kinds of artifacts - pic car and driver, $2 for each addi low-key, less stressful. That and sounds of the Straits ef where." . tional: adult passenger. Visitors would sum it up. If you feel Mackinac. A Outfitters, open mid-May Deer, difficult to encounter oh tures, books, medical equipment, farming and lumbering tools - also can arrive by private boat trapped, you probably don't The island never feels crowd actually can be handled there. and small, private airplane. belong here." • ed, even at the peak of summer Audrey Seaman Moser, 68, The fall color change peaking Teeris are especially drawn to vacation. The folks really seem museum curatory is descended in late September/early October: the Teepee ice cream stand at friendly. Be prepared to wave from the first permanent non- is spectacular. The scent of the the Four Corners in town and back at the driver of virtually native American settlers on the pine trees complements the pas the bowling lanes at Woodmoor. every vehicle you encounter island. tels. . ..-' :•'•'.:.•''•• Both are fairly inexpensive while walking. And don't forget "It seems like there's no in- Snowrhobiling is popular in diversions. to smile. betweeri about Prummond. winter. •';'. Two golf courses, a few tennis You can contact the Drum Either people love it or they Some summer visitors book courts, several restaurants, a mond Island Tourism Associa - don't like it,* she said. "It's quiet cottages the same time every couple of gas stations and gro tion by phone at (800) 737-8666 here. Most summer people don't year, cultivating friendships for cery stores, a hardware store, or on the Internet at www.drum- even have a telephone installed. themselves and their children. medical clinic, credit union and mond-isiand.com "You know what I like here - About half of the cottages close Lutheran, Catholic and Congre (Next week, more UP adven watching sunsets, over the for the winter months , gational churches serve the tures.) water," Moser said. "It's so/goiS Phil Stites has owned Wa-\Ven needs of nearly 1,000 permanent geous. It goes down so fast, too. Resort for nearly 20 years. Oyer Surprise encounters: Domesticated horses and cows live "We have a lot of snow,'' she time, he's built an outdoor swim conceded, ljut we're prepared for ming pbol.basketball court and European Tour Night here, as well as wildlife such as deer, coyote and bears. shuffleboard court for his chil- it. There's places to push it." Join HM*«'S 38th Annual, 15-day, fulty^escorted tour featuring Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, & France For more information, please join us... Great Escapes features various County), Sept. 6 and .6.. Events may start any time between 7 buses are available in Mackinaw offering is? Tuesday, September 15 travel news items, SendMews include fishing contest, .polka a.m. and 11 a.m. / City for $1.50 to transport walk leads to Hugh Gallagher, ^assis party, country and western No one can start after 11 a.m. ers back to their car. Some walk^ at7:00pjiu tant managing editor. Observer music and fireworks (Sunday Roller skates, bikes, wagons, 'v ers. choose the ferries- to .St: & Eccentric Newspapers Inc., night); (616) 477-5636. skateboards' and animals are all " Ignace where free shuttles' pro ,-' Refreshments will be provided 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI WAIKTHEBIQMAC prohibited. Seeing eye dog are vided by the ferry lines get you Township TVavel & Cruises 48150, or fa* them to (313)591- You can join the thousands allowed, however. back to Bridge View. Ihforma* 7279. -who make the annual trek Vehicular traffic flows even tion can be obtained at"(906)' 26054 Five Mile, Redford, MI 643-6950. WAY UP NORTH across the Mackinac Bridge on during the walk as southbound RSVP at (313) 541-2222 "Brethren Days" are held in Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. The lanes are kept open. Walkers the small northwest Michigan walk begins in St, Ignace and park free at the Bridge View town of Brethren (Manistee ends in Mackinaw City. Walkers area adjacent to the start point; ^^i^M^I^ presents NHIO • fjT "* "•" uwpi«w wnn limiijr w tnwotmi There'smoreto explore than ever before atCranbrook •more exhibits, more lours, morefan. jump-skirtyour imagination at our newly expanded science museum, Take a three-hour tour olour National Historic[Landmark campus. Stop for a picnic near the science museum or hike lush nature trails. At Cranbook, you'll find something for everyone to enjoy this summer - rain or shine; Check out our newly expanded museum and summer blockbuster exhibit, Th* Robot Zoo/ Larger-than-life robotic beasts, including a giant squid with HS-foottthtacfei, demonstrate how Terry Lee Dill animals function in the natural world. \ Ray. Kate'• Only through September? - Michael McGilli* don'tmiss Itl Robert Sprachman JWBW •VVVNPW^Mi Glenn Zweygardt Explore an array of contemporary art exhibitions JUROR featuring photography sculpture, ceramics and more, trie museum also oners fascinating tours MARCIA WOOD of historic Saarinen House as well as one of the country1fs finest outdoor Sculpture collections. f Rochester Municipal Park Wander more than 40 acres of spectacular September 11-18 gardens surrounding the hom6 of Cranbrook .l_ ::—.^1 ••_•_; - •• - ,. • _ 199 8, hunders George and Ellen Scripps Booth, open daily mis summer. Cranbrook House is available Opening Reception *!%&$&; for guided tours on Sundays and Thursdays FRIDAY at various times. . Sept e m be r 11 5*30- 7:30 pm For information, call toll /TM: 1-877-OO-CRANBrook [221 N. Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills, liuctc possible with the support of ' just a few miles north of downtown Birmingham. VI khipn tcunfUfor •ttMaatiHMka'i.v^^.—,. ,-•Jl- "[ „:..r_ •I llllli^wp INSIDE: More soccer, JD3 Recreation, D4 L/W Page 1, Section D Brad Emons. Editor 734-953-2123 on the web: http:, /observer-eccentric com Sunday, August 30. 1998 OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE Area golf divot 6n, Aug. 17, Denise Canham of Livonia used a 5-iroh to ace the 120- yard; No. 2 hole at SC Jbh^VGrblf; Course.' s"- /-•> It was the first ace for Cariham, who was playing in the Ford Motor season Golf League. BOYS SOCCER Football Meteors needed Openings remain for the Westland BRADEM0NS Youth Athletic Association Meteors SPORTS EDITOR junior varsity (ages 9-12) football Two warning shots have been fired team, -..---. by the Livonia Churchillboys soccer Sign up will be from 6^7 p.m. week •team/ days at Voss Field in Westland (ask And the Chargers have made it loud forMr.Foy). and clear, they could be a team to be. For more information, call (734) reckoned with this fall. 721-7044. After knocking off highly-regarded Novi 2-1 in its season opener Thurs day, Churchill came back home Friday^ Youth baseball tryouts night and put a 4-2 hurting on Redford •Tryputsfor the 14-year-old Michi Catholic Central; , "!' gan Bulls Federation baseball team "Those aire two tough warmups (1,999 season) will be from 10 a.m. to against two tough teams,4'iri very 1 p.mi Saturday* Sept. 12 and 1-3 happy," Churchill coach Chad Campari p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at Farmington said. "We're already two wins ahead of High School, located 3200 Shiawassee, last year. We had three ties to. start Road, between 10 Mile and Grand last season" : And already ahead of last year is 6- To be eligible players must be born foot-3 striker George Kithas, who near Aug.: 1,1984 through Feb. 15,1986. ly single-handedly destroyed CC. He notched a hat trick in the win For more information, call coach over the Shamrocks. The athletic Eric Sams at (248) 647-5301. Kithas, who is strong and quick when •Tryouts for the North Farmington- going to the net, also tallied a goal in West Bloomfield Cobras, a travel the win over Noyi. team in the Little Caesars Amateur "Last year my job was the take the Baseball League, will hold tryouts pressure off (Rob) Bartoletti, so I had Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13 at STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWUY 1 to be patient," Kithas said. "But it's my Founders fields (Nos. 5, 6, 7), located His night: It was raining Friday evening, but that couldn't dampen Livonia Churchill senior striker senior year now and it's time to step it off Eight Mile Road two miles east of George Kithas frdm scoring a hat trick as the host Chargers downed Bedford Catholic Central, 4-2. •" 1^75..-..- Please see HOT CHARGERS, D3 Tryout times will be: i6-year-olds, 8-10 a.m.; 11-year-olds, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 12-year-olds, 11 a.m.-l p.m.", 13- year-olds, 12:30-2:30 p.m;; 15-year- ; olds, 1-3 p,m,; 14-year-olds, 2:30:4:30 6-win teams, p.m.; 10-and'under, 3-5p.mi-\ , r '^r Players need to arrive one-half hour A plan for expanding the Michigan percent in Class A, 17 percent in Glass "Before,' you'd set up your schedule for eariy to sign in, and also provide their High School Athletic Association's • PREP FOOTBALL B, 19 percent in Class G, and 38 per playoff points. Now it will be to get own bats, gloves, helmets arid cleata. Football Playoffs" has been developed cent in Class D, when compared to wins." For more information, call Mel : oyer the summer, and will be presented 1997 qualifiers; Following the presentation of the Borock (after 5 p.m.) at (248) 788- iri detail to the member schools this fall on July 22; the board of director pf the • The selection of 256 teams, their plan to school administrators at the -•• 0691. :: ;:':•:•'.•;•""-v''.. for their approval. Michigan High School Football Coach classification into eight divisions of 32 Update meetings, a mail survey will be .. A final yote will be taken by-the es Association; and the sumriier meet schools each; and their assignment into sent to football sponsoring schools so group's Representative Council at its ing of the Michigan Association of Sec regions and districts would all occur on that that Representative Council meet Open girls hoop dates fall meeting Dec. 2 in Traverse City. ondary,School Principals ori Aug. 4. /^Selection Sunday* at. the conclusion of ing in December, the final, plan, its "This plan, incorporates a number of Using irftputfrom those meetings/ the regular season. Playoff point aver rationale and its membership's reac Livonia Franklin has two open the MHSAA staff will present at its dates on its girls basketball schedule. changes from how the MHSAA Football ages, with ho changes to the current tion can. be used tp make a final deci Playoffs have been conducted in the annual Update Meeting series through system, would be used to seed teams sion.'.--;. To arrange a game pr scrimmage, October a plan which.will include these call Franklin varsity coach Gary past, including classification of schools within their geographic district and to The plan would allow, but riot for the tournament and how playoff features: determine district pairings and hosts. require, schools to begin practices and Warner at (734) 522-4476. ; points are used in the process," said • A five-week, 256-team playoff of "I think it's the best plan we've regular season play a week earlier. Jack Roberts, Executive Director of. the eight divisions, each with an equal seen," said Plymouth Salem football The classification process for teams Sunday Health Club MHSAA. "Many people who opposed number of schools, still ending Thanks coach Tom Moshimer, who is entering in the tournarrient would not occur previous playoff expansion plans see giving weekend; his 40th season of coaching. "I'm in until Selection Sunday, when all of the Schoolcraft College will stage its 26- this as a way pf getting quality teams •No teams with losing records would favor of it. .. six-win teams have been identified and week, 1-5 p;m. Sunday Health Club, into the tournament, and at the samp qualify; "Now I've always felt in the past that additional teams have been added to featuring a fall session (Sept. 20 time, relieving some, of the pressure ori •All teams with six or more wins at 6-3 sometimes you don't want to fill the bracket. (In the past 10 years, through Dec. 20) and winter session leagues arid. conferences, and on would qualify. Some teams with five make the playoffs because that would no more .than 241 schools had six or (Jan. 3 through March 28), schools which historically have trouble wins may qualify on the basis of their. mean you'd play a 9-0 team first. But more wins during the regular season.) Club members have access to two scheduling opponents." playoff point average, with a nearly the benefits are for a team that might Schools would become aware of the of gyms for basketball and volleyball; six Ideas for playoff expansion were ini equal' number of additional qualifiers have started slow and would be elimi the pairings Sunday night or Monday handball, paddleball and racqaetball tially reviewd in June by a focus group being selected from Classes A, B, C and nated from the playoffs even if they of the first week of the playoffs, the courts; wallyball courts; weightlifting of coaches and administrators. D; •:':"•'•':•-'"'•:•:-•-'•"': •• finished well. A team would lose its first three weeks which would be con machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, , A plan was further refined from that • A nearly equal percentage of first two games and be out of it even if ducted at host schools based on district . cardio-theater equipment; swimming meeting, and then reviewed at the schools sponsoring football, approxi it Won its next seven." and regional alignments and playoff • pool (with three diving boards); men's summer workshop of the Michigan mately 40 percent, would qualify from Moshimer added that a shift in and women's saunas. Interscholastic Athletic Administrators each of the four classes, up from 18 scheduling could be anticipated. Please see GRID PLAYOFFS, D2 Family members fees are $70 per semester-or $125 for fall and winter, Individual membership fees are $32 per term or $55 for both. ag Schoolcraft College is located at , 18600 Haggerty, between Six and Seven Mile roads (just west of 1-275). in- For more information, call (734) io 462-4413. • BY RICHARD L. SHOOK are young," Gentz said. "Karen STAFF WRITER • GIRLS HOOPS Abramczyk and Chris Hilden are going to play a lot of minutes for; S'craft offers classes Trouble is not being able to BRADEMONS make your layups. / us down the road. And Anna SPORTSEDITOR •Schoolcraft is also offering a adjustments and his team exe Schwecke is going to be consis beginning kayaking class, 7-10 p.m. Big trouble is not being able to cuted them nicely. tent for us. Livonia Clarenceville's search for a new girls bas make your layups while your They switched from a man-to : ketball coach ended last week when 21-year-old Friday, Sept. 11 and 10 a.m. to 3p,m; "We have a lot of girls play a Saturday, Sept. 12. opponent is making theirs. man to a zone, spreading it out Jamie Clark took the job vacated by Rosie Marano. "When they score and you to force the Lady Knights to lot of minutes for us. And this is Clark is a 1995 graduate of Livonia Churchill High The course fee is $85 per person, the second-mOst balance we've •Schoolcraft will be offering a sail don't,,that doesn't add up good," attempt longer shots than they School where she played basketball and volleyball. Coach Ron Gentz of Lutheran were used to trying. had since I've been here at She also played volleyball at Wayne State Universi- ing class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, rr Lutheran Westland. High School Westland said The W« iors quit trying to .ty. . '•• '••'.:••' Sept. 2, 9 and 16, at the college; and "The 1994-95 team was a team 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 5, Thursday after his Warriors pound the ballin and began hav . The naming of Clark ended a three-week search were defeated, 44-24, by host ing their young guards either of winners. This team hasn't won for new Claronceville athletic director Chuck and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept, 12 and 19 yet, they haven't proven them at Kent Lake. Royal Oak Shrine in the champi shoot the balh or drive to see Sorentino. , onship game of the Knights' what happened. selves. And wo may bo a year or "I've watched her run practice and she's doing a All course materials arc furnished, tournament. so away." fantastic job," Sorentino said, vShc's very patient and but students must be 18 to enroll, Thoy didn't make many of "We've got a pretty good group those shots, either, but the avail . Hustle, coachability and versa she runs excellent drills, She uses an instructional- Instructors will be from the American tility can go a long Way in a long type method and we're pleased to have her," Sailing Institute. of kids and they played with ability of inside and outside intensity," Gcntz said. "They offensive possibilities can only season. The Warriors (1-1) Clark, who is taking a semester off from WSU, The fee is $170 per person'. pressed early and we broke it -^ pay off down the-road,. showed something against a most- likely can lay claim of being youngest varsity Schoolcraft College is located at we just couldn't make layups. Junior Cart Charles led team which plays in the strong girls basketball coach in the state. 18600 Haggerty, between Six and ."We missed six uncontested Lutheran Westland with six Detroit Catholic League. "Right now wo're doing a lot of conditioning," snid Seven Mile roads (just west of 1-275). layups. That's 12 points. points while junior Anna Rolf "If we had made our layups, it Clark, whose only previous coaching experience was For more information, call (734) "Put those 12 points up and and junior Carly Higgins each would have been more fun," assisting in eago clinics. "We're making sure they 462-4413! it's a different game. That tends had four. Gentz said. "Considering we know the plays and how to excecutc them. to take the wind out out of your Ryan Vanderhagcn, wearing a don't go to sumincr camp, we "Andwe're trying to be positive. The girls have To submit Sports liiiefs items, mail sails." brace on each knee, led Shrine didn't do badly. been very receptive so far. Ithink we'll t>e OK." to Brad Kmons, Sports Editor, 36251 Shrine took a 9-2 lend after with 14 points. Ebony Vincent "We're a half-stop ahead of "•"••Clark said she.expects Clarenccvillc to suit up 14 Schoolcmft Rooil, J,ivoniu, Mi, 48}50;: the firatporiod and_uppod it to had nine and Kristen Wojcik where 1 thought we would be. players.for Tuesday's opener at 0-2 Redford St. or tend via fax to (734) 591-7279. 26-9 at the half. sevcri.'.".,. '"." - ' '*". It's only one stop, but it's impor Agatha. The Trojans were 4-17 a year ago, •.,'- 7'Qenh made some halftimo- ..... "Our. key players, 0.ur_ guards, tant," : - I 111 Mm t i..y«\«^S. WS.-*!-** • m ,i' Tl«t l^/rfi-h--|tf'n-it^ Vw mt ^rfllnni^ HiVn^Mll-fr-ftT Irtit r 'I "lllllf f ft! ^rrl I'M Vllfilllf ill ^i v t¥-ir"f •' -"- **--^------1 --,--^-. -J-.-T • - -^-^-- * -1.: oaaw) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1998 !•* |ll I WPT^pWPWWWP^W^WP.II.P. I ,| lllll. I l HII'MIIP "W*»«^W!H in ((J1-, "wwr" •'•'• ^-- •• ? J'"-: '• ^""''•.t^ .-=1-. • • ,\i;&<, ;, .»•«.,.. ' ' '"'-:. \.ll. 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'JL ^,;,j'.-:,:^^¾..--^:^ £ ' ;'. -1:-^- . -I.,* • • LT***'>•''o; t^# -* A. ,:r > .. . , .- Glenn: freshman Grews ,.,•', sinks 3-pointer tor win Freshman Stephanie Crews nailed a dramatic three-point shot from the left side.of the arc Thursday, lifting Westland John Glenn to a 35-32 girls basketball win over New Boston Huron in the conso lation final of the South Lyon Tournament.- The Rockets' defense forced a 10-secpnd call with just 12 seconds remaining and coach Joel Lloyd set up a final play, Crewsi wholed Glenn with 12 points, then delivered for the game, winner;'••;'•'.';'.--•-,• :..-.--:-...- : :.- -•' •":•" • "We hung tough the whole game," said Lloyd> whose Rockets outscored Huron 15-7 in the decisive final quarter. Glenn roared back with afull-coUrt press, converting on New Boston turnovers. . ' ': LaToya Chandler contributed seven points for the Rockets (1-1).« Guard Amber Ckllarid led Huron (0-2) and all scorers with 22. 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LIVONIA Thursday, October 8,1998 • Burton Manor • 7:30 - 4:30 p.m. 810-422-8580 For ReBervatlon*. call 734-427-2122 • FAX 734-427-6055 Vlstt our Web Site at www.liv6nla.org/$t0p$ Wi ACCm VISA, MASMKAftQ, WSCOVE*, AMVL & I 8\JIU>m SQ. CHARM * CHfCKS. ALL SAltS FINAL •\ _. KMMMtrftaik ^SBssBOBiaamm '. "P »* P"B ,WP The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1998 best Thurston in opened 3-2 THE WEEK AHEAD pmr FwmMUi St; AgaU>a at it Alprwi*ws, JfiA. Senior Ian Bain scored a pair of goals Fri twlceforPCA, PfWWJf| ••^BL ^ %mut**t, «•* s day- propelling host Westland John Glenn to BOYS SOCCER Junior George Gostias tallied the.lorte Clarenceville -., John Glenn at Oet. Cooiey, 4 p.m. JrU-na*» TipOff C1#=!>k. i & 6 p.m. a season-opening 3-2 boys soccer victory over goal during the first half as PCA |ed 3-1, .""".'' Adrian«t w«yne, 7 p.m. PMP »0¥* *OCCER Redford Thurston. The Eagles then scored four unanswered goals in fianfciinat MncotnP»fk, 7p.m.. Moatfay, AMg. M. •..'. The Rockets, coming off an 8-10-1 season, ...• Junior Tbmmaso Malnella assisted on two of those; the second half. Stevwwor at DMrbwn; 7 p rn. VVayr* a{ Taylor Truman, 4 p.m. goals, whiiefller had the other. ..'•/• Goalkeeper Trevor Tipton stood out in the loss for Oaroen City « Cr««wo«J. 7 p.m. Garden City at Woodhavtrfl. 4 p.m. jumped out to a 2-0 halftimelead, In the second half, sophomore Brian Braun capped Bain scored first from John Sterling fol Clarenceville. - Sal«m»t 6«*l*vtlte, 7 p.m. . Chvrcdill at N- f arminglOK, 5:30 p.m. .. the?corlngph an assist from Nick 2Ipbron. TravTs Vonkman was in goal for the.Eagles. 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There is also a TB buffer WWCCAifl located at 6700 hishead and trails leading to and from these available throughout the sea zone surrounding DMU 452 end will be held Friday-Sun Napier Rd. Call (734) 45.3- day, Sept. 11-18, at the . took a areas and watch the action at son. / v .•; ^-.:-.: which falls.under the heading 9843 for more information. of the Bovine Tuberculosis Lapeer County Fairgrounds in' methodical daylight ahddusk^ • the second buck tag for the mMbMMH - look around management Area. Again check Imlay City, The show features Deer frequent fringe areas so archery and the second buck non-stop seminars and clinics the field watch these areas as well to see t a g for the fi r ear m s s e a so n s the 1998 Michigan Hunting C LASSES/CLINICS before bend Guide for exact boundaries. by outdoor experts including when and where the deer are have been eliminated. tACKPACKWO Charlie Linblade, Byron Fer ing back to coming from. Learn the habits In place is a combination • There will be an early The School of Outdoor Leader the rye and guson, Rick Klein, Master and patterns of the deer in your license* which allows a, hunter antlerless firearms season (Oct. ship Adventure arid Recre Chief Milos Cihelka, Jerry continuing area now and set up your Wind to harvest two bucks total. The 17-Oct, 26) on private land only ation (SOLAR) will hold a his evening BILL Chiappetta, Dave Richey, PARKER accordingly. If you do your type of weapon used is up to in DMU 452. There will also be backpacking class on five con-, Tom Huggler, Richard Smith feast; homework now success should the hunter. Several details on a late antlerless firearms sea secutive Wednesdays begin : His large and Denny Geurmk among be a matter of making a good the combo licenses ~— including son (Dec. 11-Jan 3) in DMU ning Sept. 2, in Farmington. others. There will also be body is what first drew my shot on opening day - 34 days if the second buck must have 452, which will be open to pri An overnight trip to the over 125 exhibitors, a puppy attention, but from 150 yards and counting. four tines oh one sicle, like last vate or public lands. Pinckney Recreation Area is area to buy, sell pet and pm> away I could make Out the out-. year — are still being ham These special seasons are not planned as well as a longer togr^ph puppys, a chili camp line of antlers in the fading Going through changes mered put" and will be decided statewide and are limited to trip to Pictured Rocks Nation cook-off and more. Tickets are •4aylight. / Deer hunters shouldJbe at the upcoming meeting of the the boundaries of Deer Man al Lakeshore. Cost for the $5 each and $8 for a three-day ; Upon closer scrutiny with my aware of several changes in state Natural Resource Com agement Unit 452. class is $75 and students pass. Show hours are 5-9 p.m. binoculars, the enormity of the store for them when the hunt mission. • A baiting restriction, limit must be a member of SOLAR Friday, noon-10 p,m, Satur buck stood out. ing seasons '•-- archery, Oct. 1, The Commission meets ing the amount of bait to five ($30 membership fee). For day and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun ; Eight long tines (hot includ firearms, Nov. 15— open iri Wednesday and Thursday, gallons at one hunting site, will more information call Carol day: The fairgrounds are ing the main beam) grew the coming months i Sept- 9-10, in Lansing. be enforced throughout the McCririe at (810) 229-5232 or located on M-53, a half-mile toward the sky and the rack: Here is a brief overview of Persons who wish to address Bovine TB Management Area. Cindy Felix at (734) 722-3994. north of 1-69. Call (810) 724- ; Spread three inches past each the major changes for the 1998 the commission or persons with These are some of the major TURKEY HUffTtfW 0254 for more information, of his ears. In my estimation Michigan deer seasons. disabilities needing accommo changes for the upcoming sea Jay's Sporting Goods of Clare, WILDUFE CARVINQ he'd score well over 140 -.-'•'• It is now legal to hunt deer dations for effective participa sons but hunters should take a the Michigan DNR and the through the Boone & Crockett, and bear from an elevated plat tion sh'ouid contact Teresa few minutes to look over the The Waterfowl Preservation Michigan Wild Turkey & Decoy Club of Michigan will scoring system, maybe higher. form with a firearm during the Golden at (517) 373-2352. V Michigan Hunting Guide before Hunters Association Will be • My adrenaline raced. Buck designated firearms seasons.' venturing out into the field. hold the North American • The late archery season conducting Michigan's first Wildlife carving Show and fever had set in and opening • Private land antlerless will close on Jan. 3, the same Now is the time to prepare fall wild turkey hunting work : day of the Michigan archery shop beginning at,9 a.m. Sat Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Satur* deer licenses are now valid on date as the late firearms season for the season. Get out there day and Sunday^ Sept! 19-20, season is\still better than a all private lands within a deer for antlerless deer closes (Dec. and scout, and good luck for a urday, Sept. 19, at Jay's. Fall irionthaway. hunting techniques, calling, £[t the Holidome in Livonia. . management unit with permis 19-Jan.3). safe, fun, enjoyable fall hunting The show features decoys fish; • Now is the time to get out sion of the respective landown season. the use of decoys, laws>.turkey and do some serious scouting, 452 restrictions biology and much more will be flat art, gifts, vendors and er. ' • •'. •'•' •.';.• ' •',' •; ''"'. more. Admission is $4. The Hunters who wait for Opening • Aqerage for applying for an The outbreak of Bovine (Anglers and hunters are urged discuss by some of the state's day to, start looking for food most noted turkey experts. Holidome is located at 6 Mile antlerless permit has been tuberculosis in the free ranging to report your success. Questions Road and 1-275. sources and patterning the deer reduced to five acres for south white-tailed deer herd in north and. comments are also encour HUNTER EDUCATION in their area are wasting a ern Michigan deer manage eastern Michigan has resulted aged. Send information to: Out month of valuable time. Wayne County Sportsmen's ment units. in regulations changes in that doors, 805 £. Maple, Birming Club will hold hunter educa STATE PARKS ': Get out in the woods, sit qui General leftover antlerless 'area/.;':'/ - ham, Ml 48009. Fax Information tion dasses in the upcoming etly and watch the area with permits will go on sale at 10 DMU 452 covers all or parts to (248) 644-1314 , send e-mail months at its clubhouse and STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS your eyes. If you move, move a.m. Friday, Sept, 25, while pri of Alpena, Alcona, Montmoren to [email protected] or grounds in Romulus. These Maybury State Park, Proud slowly and quietly just as you vate land leftover antlerless cy, Oscoda and Presque Isle call Bill Parker evenings at (248) classes will be taught by certi Lake Recreation: Areaj Bald would on a hunt. permits will go on sale at 10 counties. 901-2573.) fied instructors, Students : Mouhtairi Recreation Area, must be present for both days Highland Recreation Area, of their respective class. All arid Island Lake Recreation equipment will be provided. Area offer nature interpretive Classes will be offered Oct. 3- programs throughout the S 4, Oct. 17-18 -and Nov. 7-8::, year. A state park motor vehi S Cost is $10.50 and includes cle permit is required for lunch both days. Call (313) entry into all state parks arid If you have but basically they are the same. judgments about animals based that encourages us to learn and 532-0285 to pre-register.A • state recreation areas. For NATURE on how humans would think understand how the natural been reading my NOTES Not everyone is a biology registration arid additional nature columns major familiar with the intrica about the same situation. world really Works: information on the programs in the Observer cies of the natural world, so by We heed to be very careful In this book a young wornf is at Maybury call (810) 349- & Eccentric integrating good biology/ecology about doing that. . • seated at the dinrier table under CLUBS 8390. For programs at Bald Newspapers into my articles of local observar The natural world and its ground eating his dirt, when he METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS Mountain call (810) 693*6767. over the past 14 tionsV O&E readers have a interactions were set up long unexpectedly discovers a blonde Metro-West Steelheaders For programs at Proud Lake years, you have chance to learn what has taken before you and I and our ances hair in it. He starts to complain, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and Highland call (810) 685-- been exposed to scientists many years to under tors came on the scene. which prompts his father into Tuesday of each month in the 2433. For programs at Island many basic prin telling the young worm how the cafeteria at Garden City High stand — and believe me, there is Rules were in force before,man Lake call (810) 229-7067, ciples of ecology, still a lot to learn. hair gotin his dinner dirt. School, Call Dominic Liparoto : biology and could make judgments about TIM There are many Ways to learn I won't tell you much more of at (248) 476-5027 for more behavior. them. But by exposing yourself information. NOWICKI how the natural world works,. to the way the natural;world the fable, but I would like to METROPARKS I've tried to MICHIGAN FLY FISHING reading newspaper columns is works, by what ever means ? as encourage you to look at the METROPARK REQUIREMENTS weave these con on6 way, taking extension class long as it is based on good sci illustrations.carefully, they are The Michigan Fly Fishing cepts, developed by scientists es is another and of course read ence — will help you understand very clever with many, little hid Club meets at 7 p.m. the first "• Most Metropark programs are over the world, into observations ing books is another. many things you experience in den jabs at human society. and third Wednesdays of each' free while some require a I've made around the Detroit nominal fee. Advanced regis The most important thing, is, your yard, or around the county. Don't just read it to laugh, month at Livonia metropolitan area. Clarenceville Junior High tration and a motor vehicle to become familiar with the way One very entertaining way to read it to understand the mes permit are required for all It doesn't matter where you sage Larson is really trying to School. Call (810) 478-1494 the natural world works. Not the learn some basic biology is to for more information. programs. Gall the respective are rules of nature are applies.-: way you want to think it works, tell us. ble everywhere. They may rnani-, read Gary Larson's "there's a parks toll free at the following but the way it really works. hair in my dirt." Then maybe you will begin to FOUR SEASONS numbers: Stony Creek, 1-800- test themselves in different ways The Four Seasons Fishing in different locations or habitats, Sometimes we think of nature In this book, Larson, in typical look at more sources of learning 477-7756; Indian Springs, 1- in human terms and we make Larson fashion, created a fable how the natural world works. Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the 800-477-3192; Kensington, 1- first Wednesday of each 800-477-3178. month at the Senior Citizen's Center in the. Livonia Civic 1998 PERMITS Center. Call Jim Kudej at The 1998 Huron-Clinton ^l-StarBoMeretieM Metroparks annual vehicle (313) 591-0843 for more infor-,. mation. entry permits and boat. ling cere guson and Marion Saunders of There will be two squads at 9 way. launching permits are on sale TEN-PW at all Metropark offices. Vehi monies took ALLEY Redford; Pam Jones, Louise •a.'.mi andnbbn, no more than Michael Barr had bet his place 1 aBt Mon Johnson, Sandy Goga, Barbara three bowlersjper lane. houses on it, but he keeps his cle entry permits are $15 ($8 ; SEASON/DATES day for' the Briggs and Patrice Chall of Livo- For more information, call house, though. for senior citizens). The annu Cloverlanes All- nia; Kim Connor, Janel York, (248)673-7407. The Karmanos Cancer. Insti BEAR al boat launching permits are S t a r Kimberly Cox and Ellen Johnson • That thundering sound you. tute raised plenty of money dur Bear season opens Sept. 10 in $18 ($9 for senior citizens). Bowlerettes as of Southfield; Darlene FiOrenzi, heard coming from your car ing the show, and the effort will designated bear management Call 1-800-47-PARKS for they opened Kathie Maser and Denise Linton radio last Wednesday night wafc* continue through Sept. 25, so units. more information. their 53rd sea of Plymouth. n't at all, rather, the sound of keep those checks coming, any ELK LATE SUMMER WILDFLOWERS son. Readers will see lots of great falling pins as the popular WJR one can donate through any of The early elk hunt will run A nnturalist-lcd hike to The 14 teams scores throughout the season Sports Wrap show came directly the 11 participating bowling cen Sept. 12-20, by special permit search for some of the flowers that feature the AL including the 289 by Jeanne from Super Bowl Lanes in Can ters or send donations directly to in designated elk manage that are adding color to the finest women HARRISON Gebbia on opening night, she ton... ;''•; the Institute at 1511 13 Mile ment units only. The late fields at this time of year, bowlers in the had the first 10 strikes in the It was a bowling party, a fund Road, Warren, Mi. 48093 or call hunt will be held Dec. 8-14, begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at land arc a real first game, rolled a 732 series. raiser for the Barbara Karmanos 1-800-KARMANOS. also by special permit and in Kensinjtton. local attraction. Donna Urton rolled a 268/688; Cancer Institute for Cancer Among the eager participants designated elk management Aleta Sill, Marianne DoRupo Robin White, 266/682; Tina Bar Research. were Dave and Carol Jacobs of units only. and Lisa Bishop are in action ber-Judy, 250; and Cyndi Black The team which raised the Canton. ROOM OAKLAND COUNTY when they are not out on the 254. most money was then matched They brought in pledges and The early Canada goose sea road during the Ladies. Pro Tour. • The Metro Bowling Tour against WJR's celebrity team of were able to show their talents son will be Sept. 1-15 in the PARKS '•'. Aleta is attempting to become will-start its second season Sun Michael Barr, Dan Dickerson, on the lanes. Dave is with Gen Lower Peninsula and Sept. 1- COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS day, Oct. 25 with a tournament Tom Mazeway and Steve Court the tour's first million dollar eral Motors and Carol is the 10 in the Upper Peninsula. Advanced registration is winner, needing about $32,000 at Auburn Lanes in Auburn ney. youth program director right (The counties of Huron, Tus Heights. ret]uirfd for all nature pro- in prize money to accomplish the They were broadcasting live on here at Super Bowl Lanes on cola and Saginaw will be prams i\\ Oakland County feat. That gives all bowlers plenty the Great.Voice of the Great Ford Road. , closed for the early senson.) Parks. CnU-(filO) 625-6473lo- Marianne has made her mark of time to plan for it and get Lakes while they were out on the Carol says to all Canton fami The daily bag limit is five. register or for more informa on tour with several pro titles ready to shoot for bigger dollars lanes rolling strikes to strike out tion. • and Lisa won ori her very first than ever before, cancer. lies, to get thoso kids enrolled in tour stop last year. As this organization grows, it • Officers of the (heater our fine youth programs going on Ruffed grouse M>ason opens FREE WOOD CR4PS Observer & Kccentric commu will be able to offer more for Detroit Bowling Association right here Sepl. 15: Free wood chips from th»? • If you recall last week's lead nities are well represented in the what remains a modest were on hand to help take port rWrMPBrl \ f WWPW" Oakland County Parks league by Jeanne Gebbia, Dee advanced entry fee of $45 (walk- in the action. Executive director item in this column, it was about Rabbit/hare season op^n* ChristmaH tree recycling pro Pnctelefl and Cindy Adkins of ins pay $55. Mark Martin was interviewed on Carmen Salvino's clinic at Sept. 15. gram will hi> available on Sat Garden City; Kathy Haislip of First place at Auburn will be the show, along with Super Bowl. Bonanza Lanes. urday Sept. 26 and Oct. HI, at Lanes proprietor, Mark Voight'. 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