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VOLUME 35 NUMBER 24 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 70 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric,com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS © 1909 HomoToivn CommunicationsN'ctwofk, Inc. IN THE PAPER Angry: Ricky, and Rec- Interest cia TODAY Am olsch of Ypsi lanti, in race LOCAL formerly of West - land, Council information: We were scant provide a forum for West- among land City Council candi many who • A low turnout is predict dates to answer a variety ed in the Sept. 14 Westland of election questions./A6 protest ed out City Council primary. Observers say the race has side sparked interest in some Allan circles. COMMUNITY LIFE War- nick 's BYDARRELI/CLEM Dropping in: Impact Stu dental Sr.UT WRItfcK office on [email protected] omecomrn.net dent Union isn't looking School: Westland voters are expected to turn to replace the family; craft in out in low numbers for a Sept. 14 coun rather it's looking to pro Livonia. cil primary, despite an election season that comes as city leaders"grapple with vide comfort and support far-reaching issues. '••:• for teens looking for a ; plate to drop in and hang See candidate chart, A6 out/El STMT PHOT«> BVTOM 1£A\»U:Y An estimated 10 percent to 11 per cent of the city's 57,978 registered vot Doing that: Got an errand ers will cast ballots, City Clerk Patricia that needs to be done? Gibbons said Tuesday. Have a party that needs targets "That's what I can gather based on previous primaries." she said. some planning? Then you BY MARIE CHESTNEY The picketers were protesting court the murder. The city's first council primary since STAFF WRITER need Judy Basile and her [email protected] testimony given during the last The second man was former Red- 1991 will narrow the field of candidates "I Can Do That!" ser- decade by Warnick in three cases ford resident Anthony Otero, who from 10 to eight. The winners will com- An Ypsilanti man once charged involving teeth or bite marks. now lives in Davison. Accompanied l>ete for four council seats at stake in vice./BX with first-degree murder in Westland Two men who had once been by his parents. Antonio and. Flva the Nov. 2 general olectiqn. . was one of about .30 picketers who charged with murder on the basis of Otero of Flushing, Otero-said. War Primary voters will choose from marched outside the office of a Livo Warnick's expert testimony, but who nick determined that bite marks on electee! incumbents Glenn Anderson nia dentist Monday, Many of the later had charges dropped against . the body of a dead woman were made and Charles "Trav" Griffin, council, AT HOME picketers carried signs reading "We them, were among the picketers. by Otero's teeth. appointee David Cox and hopefuls .<-: :.. ••:.• . ....-^:i£ii=-Jis*£Sft want justice." One was Amolsch. Accompanied by "We sent the same dental impres James Chuck, Debra Fowlkes. James Dr. Allan Warnick was not inside his wife and two teenage children, sions to another dentist and on the Godhout, David James, Michael Making the grade: Items his Schoolcraft Road office Monday to Amolsch told how his life fell apart basis of that, it .never got to trial," Kehrer, Michael Rintz and, in her used in dorm decor these respond to accusations of "false testi after he was charged with first- Otero said. ninth campaign, Dorothy Smith. mony" from the picketers. Neither degree murder in the,death of his for Picketers also included family and Individual voters can choose up. to days get high marks for did he call the Observer, as requested mer girlfriend, Jane Fray, killed in friends of Jeffrey Moldmvan of War four candidates when they cast ballots. style./DB by a reporter. her Westland Meadows mobile home ren, now imprisoned in Lapeer. War- Tins election season comes as city Later Monday, Wayne County's in 1994. nick's testimony helped convict leaders try to reach a consensus on Department of Corporation Counsel "It didn't go to/trial, but I spent 10 Moldowail.of kidnapping, assault •issues such as whether to build a new issued a statement saying that the months in jail," Amolsch said. "I lost with intent to commit murder and City Hall and a multimillion-dollar Michigan Court of Appeals twice had my job, I lost my kids. It took me two counts of criminal sexual conduct recreation center. .ruled that Warnick, "as a matter of months to get them back. I had no ni an incident involving a woman in In election coverage inside today's Jazz: The Ford Montreux law, did not act wrongfully toward" home, and no mo'ney." Observer, candidates also share prion.- Detroit Jazz Festival cele the Ypsilanti man, Ricky Amolsch. No one has ever been convicted in Please see PROTEST, A4 brates two decades of Please see INTEREST, A4 musical diversity./El Festival: Arts, Beats & greens ers new Eats in downtown.Ponti- ac, Labor Day weekend, BY DARRELL CLEM traffic congestion could endanger chil stretching from Cherry Hill to School STAFF WRITER dren. Lane. '•' draws new local Ar.-i AT---- 'r [email protected] "That concerns me as a mother of a The company has reached an agree Westland talent. /El Riding a wave of redevelopment in 6-year-old," said resident Carrie ment to buy properties from current Westland, Walgreen Co. wants to Gabany, a School Lane resident. owners such as Lloyd Moore. 90, who •••.". •>••*.. .1¾ ;•'.;>•• i. ;'>-''= '•:.,':•""; .•?'-•« n.*-VT*i, demolish six structures and build a Council members appeared receptive built a corner gas station in 1946 and a new drugstore oh the northeast corner to Walgreen Co.'s plans, but an official family home two years later. REAL ESTATE of Cherry Hill and Wayne roads. vote isn't expected for a few weeks. Walgreen Co. wants to open a Company representatives unveiled "This is going to be,millions of dollars 13,700-sqnare-foot drugstore. The essentials: Home buy their latest plan Monday amid sharply invested in Westland," company attor "This is a good opportunity to ers look for a lot of things, opposing views from 25 people who ney Scan Kavanagh said. improve the area and increase the but these are most impor attended a Westland City Council Walgreen officials announced a pro-' Westland tax base." Lloyd Moore's son. study session. posaFto tear down five houses - two of Gale, said. Proposed Walgreens tant., ^ireporters hailed the plan as a them vacant - and a closed radiator Resident Loreita Hansclun a mother shop. They want to redevelopa 1.5-acre /of two, said she favors demoiishing Walgreens. has its eye;tin .'. '• much-needeel boost to a-djlapidated thesite&ho.'.h fibo.ve • ••'• " corner,, but critics voiced fears that site on the east side of Wayne Road, ;:• &:• Please see WALGflEENS, A3 I: iiii managing • Obituaries A2 • Classified Index ...... _ Hugh Gallagher is the new managing editor for • editor for 13 years, supervising serve him well in the months and years to come." Real Estate 7 7:F5^ the Observer Newspapers. He replaces Susan copy desk activities for nine "Hugh has been part of the Observer Group man .Rosick, who was appointed publisher of the Observer years and the feature sections for agement'team for several years as an assistant man Crossword .... . _...„ Newspapers in June." the last four.years. Those feature aging editor. His promotion to managing.editor --. the Jobs 1 As managing editor, Gallagher will coordinate sections include Taste, Aits & top spot in the'editorial department' - r> well- Hpme& Service H7 newsroom operations in three offices (Livonia, Farm- Leisure, Entertainment, At deserved. ' ingtori and Plymouth) and supervise the seven com Home and Real Estate. "Re sure to read Hugh's personal column in today's . J2 Automotive munity editors in Canton, Farmihgton, Garden City, Rosiek said Gallagher's "pas Westland Observer on Page A12. His deep respect for • Opinion A1^13 Livonia; Plymouth, Redford and Westland. sion for community journalism, leaders and.community journalism is told in his own • Calendar B4 A graduate of Wayne State University, Gallagher his keen intellect along with his words." • Sports CI has more than,25 years of newspaper experience. At many years of newspaper .experi the.Observer, he has been an assistant managing Hugh Gallagher ence and strong work ethic will : • Real Estate F1 '• '. . ••.' '• •'. ,~~ ~~~~~ ~PhmsF~s7e EOITOR7'A4'
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MARY BUftGIN industry. land and lYacey Clark of West- one great-grandchild. on Marks. grandchildren. .'*•'• Services for Mary Burgin, 76, •Surviving are his mother, land; parents, John and Wanda Memorials may be made to Memorials may be made to Memorials n>ny be made to of Westland were today, Aug. 26, Panza Hoskins; brothers, Rick Clark of Lakeland, Mich.; broth Michigan Parkinson Foundation, Arthritis Foundation of Michi American Heart or Kidney Foun in Neely-Turowski Funeral Greene, Danny Greene, Michael er, John (Paula) Clark of Avon 3990 John R. Street, Detroit, MI- gan, Rheumatoid Research. dation. Home in Livonia with burial at (Theresa) Hoskins, Randall Lake, Ohio. 48201-9983. ANNE P. OTTEN Parkview Memorial Gardens in ALLAH F. FOOARTY (Rachael) Hoskins, Jack Greene Memorials may be made to the GLADYS A. SPAULDINQ Services for Allan Fogarty, 81, 6f Services for Anne Otten, 85, of Livonia, Officiating was the Rev. and Ted Greene; sisters, Brenda family fund. Services for Gladys Spaulding, Westland were Aug. 25 in Uht . Westland were Aug. 23 in Ver- David Bevington. VanNewKirk, Cynthia and Clau OE6RGEA.COX 95; of Westland were Aug. 23 in Funeral Home with burial at meulen Funeral Home with bur Mrs, Burgin was born Oct. 6, dia. Services for George Cox, 77, of John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Cadillac Memorial Gardens ial at Acacia Park Cemetery in 1922, in Tennessee and died Mr. Greene was preceded in Ypsilanti were Aug. 21 in Ver- Home with burial at Glen Eden West, Westland. Beverly Hills. Officiating was AUg. 23 ill Livonia. She was a death by his father, Jasper meulen. Funeral Home in West- Memorial Park iri Livonia. Offi Mr. Fogarty was born Aug. 11, the Rev. Jerry Yarnell. homeniaker. Greene. land. Officiating was the Rev. ciating was the Rev. R, Vernon 1918, in Michigan City, Ind., and Mrs. Otten was born Dec. 25, Surviving are her husband, BARRY F. CLARK Donald Dacey. Boyd irom Oakland Church of died Aug. 22 in Livonia. He was 1913, in Dearborn and died Aug. Ray, and daughter, Deborah, of Services for Barry Clark, 48, of Mr. Cox was born Dec. 14, Christ. a tool arid die maker in the auto 21 in Westland. She was a home- Livonia. Westland were Aug. 23 in Ver- 1921, in Springfield, 111., and Mrs. Spaulding was bom June motive industry. maker. ROGER GREENE meulen Funeral Home with bur died Aug. 19 in Ypsilanti. He 1, 1904, in Detroit and died Aug. Surviving are his wife, Lillian; Surviving are nephew and Services for Roger Greene, 57, of ial at Maple Grove Cemetery in was a service technician for 19 in Garden City. She was a daughters, Donna (Larry) John niece, Dario and Dorothy Tomei Westland were Aug. 6 in Uht Westland.. Officiating was the Unisys. He'served-with the homemaker. ston, Gail (Charles) Kehoe, Mar of Westland, niece, Phyllis Funeral Home with burial at Rev. Jerry Yarnell. Army during World War II. Surviving are her son, Robert garet (Craig) Douglas, Janis (Robert) Glentz of Anna Maria Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Mr. Clark was born Jan. 2, Surviving are his wife, Patri Spaulding; daughter, Jeanne (Adam) Micklea and. Denise Island, Fla., and niece Evelyn Livonia. 1951, in Detroit and died Aug. cia; sons, John of Canton and Simpson; 12 grandchildren; 30 (John) Netherton; four stepchil (LaiTy) Cohea of Milford; four Mr. Greene was born Dec. 31, 19 in Livonia. He was a die try- Kenneth (Suzanne) of Canton; great-grandchildren; and 10 dren; sister, Donna Corbin; 25 grandchildren; and three great 1941, in Pineville, Ky., and died out. daughters, Cynthia Cox of Ypsi great-great-grandchildren. grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. Aug. 2 in Livonia. He was a Surviving are his, wife, Mona; lanti and Barbara (Ed) Parkyn of. Mrs. Spaulding was preceded mechanic in the automotive daughters, Jamie Clark of West- Westland; six grandchildren; and in death by her daughter, Mari ACHIEVERS
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BY JUIJK BROWN much work has been done. The STAFF WRITER work will be beautiful when done, [email protected] he added. "Keep good thoughts. School's set to open Wednesday, We're getting there." Sept. 1, in Wayne-Westland, and The Monday meeting also includ district officials don't anticipate any ed the swearing in of a new board problems with construction. member, Richard Eisiminger. His "We have received several phone father, Robert, swore him in, with- calls regarding the opening of many family members and friends school," Superintendent Greg Bara- present. cy said during Monday's school "I'm excited," the younger board meeting. A couple school Eisiminger said. "A big learning buildings will have school-year con experience on its way for me. struction, he said, but students Thanks for.all you guys coming. I won't come into contact with that appreciate it." construction. In other business, the board: "Appropriate signage is on site" • Elected McCusker to a three- Rolling along; Lou Hatzilias from Souper Sandwich for registration this week, Baracy year board term for the Michigan Carver bowls in the Westland chamber bowling Friday, said. Some registration may take Association of School Boards. place in a different part of the • Approved unanimously con at right. Members of the Westland Chamber of Com school building, due to construction. tracts with the secretaries' union merce Mickey and Matt McNamara (front) of Great Board Vice President Mathew (W-WESA), the skilled trades union Lakes Internet and Counseling Inc., Chico Rodriguez of McCusker cited the "very, very lim (BOSS) and instructional staffers, r Sam's Club (back left) and Michael Capaldi of West- ited construction period in which land Bowl (back right) enjoy the fun at the bowling at Westland Bowl. . Author to sign book
KP5&2 »* .- iif Local author Tim Smith will The book, published by Bergin Pk^tf ^ appear 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. & Garvey this year, tells the B&* balski said the city has enough drug driveways only on major roads. The and others suggested the company's City officials said the company didn't stores and that Walgreens could, hurt drugstore would be open 8 a.m. to 9 plan could help spur redevelopment need the property to make the project Walgreens Checker Drugs, a longtime local busi p.m. along a stretch of Wayne Road targeted work. from page A1 ness near the southwest corner Cherry Moreover, the company agreed to for new growth by the city's Downtown Council members noted that Wal Hill and Wayne. install block-long sidewalks on both Development Authority. The DDA has green Co wants to build within a short boarded-up buildings where she said Resident Stephanie Gilbert agreed. sides of School to improve safety. endorsed the plan. distance of several other drugstores. predators could take children. "I've been going to Checker all my life. I Councilman Glenn Anderson predict Company officials denied pressuring Still, they said few companies would be Saying her children have special don't think we need another (drug ed Walgreens would draw most of its one senior citizen to sell her property willing to invest several million dollars needs, Hanschu said, "I'm riot sure store)," she said. customers from the local neighborhood. east of the proposed development site. on the site. who's out there to take advantage of Some residents voiced fears about rather than luring large numbers of Councilwoman Justine Barns said she "I don't know too many businesses them." increased traffic along School Lane, but other motorists. had heard of pressure tactics that that would be willing to make that kind But Westland resident Shirley Bom- Walgreen Co. officials agreed to build Councilman Charles "Trav" Griffin "offended" her. of investment," Anderson said. Learning from0 page A1 will also be a special March worship service. "God's place in education is the fact that with God the children learn the morals, values from the Bible,*" Burkee said. summers Staffers minister to chil dren, without the limits on witnessing to faith that, Christian public school teachers face. The school's philosophy of education states, in. part, that "We believe that each child is a gift from God. clearance That we recognize the responsibility that we as a (The heat is on!) school have with the help of the Holy Spirit to edu cate this child in the way of the Lord." SiATt PHOTO BY ros ILwxv The philosophy also To theskies: Students at St. Matthew took part with staff states that "We believe that in releasing 500 balloons to mark their 50th anniversary. not only a sound program,. but our totaleducational same time demonstrating a faith ment at the Westland school this program, will provide the child in our Lord and Savior, Jesus anniversary year. "Oh, I think .the best opportunity to • function- Christ," 0.,.-.. . " :.•. so. Sonic /students*, are excited. in the secular.world while at the Burkee's found an air of excite-1 'The'.parents are re.al.excited," St. ws St. Matthew Lutheran .Church was founded in •District.'of'till* Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 1935. St. Matthew Lutheran School is celebrating the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod nationally t Select 50 years of ministry. The school first opened in and the Michigan Association of Non-Public 1949 on Middlebelt north of Ford Road in Garden Schools. All faculty possess state teaching certifi-. City, cates. ", This two-room building housed 35 students in The school participates in the Western Lutheran Men's and 's grades four through eight. Arthur SeooidL was Athletic League in all boys/girls sports, including: teacher and principal. soccer, basketball, cheerleading, softbaU, track and Later, grades one through three were added in field, cross country and volleyball. Other activities include: Punt, Pass & Kick contest, spelling bee. the second classroom arid the teacher was Mrs. 1 Pranshke. . dramatics .tlast production "The Wizard of Oz" ), The current building for the school was opened Jubilee and Cherub choirs, bell choir, Easter can May 23, 1965. The principal was Gerald Jnnssen. tata, Field Day, vacation Bible school, Sunday The St. Matthew enrollment for the 1999-2000 school, Mid-Week Religion, Junior and Senior yea* is 190 students, 10 more than last year. Youth, Scouts, and Winter Camp Rotary. Hurry in, this one's a scorcher! Increasing enrollment has now created a need for'a St. Matthew Lutheran will host a 5Kand t-miie building program, groundbreaking to take place run/walk Saturday, Sept. 11, at Central City Park .later this year or early next to allow St. Matthew For information, call Carolyn and Jess Shough at to grow in its ministries. (73-1) 729-4720 or the church/school at (7:i-{> 425-, St. Matthew is fully accredited by the Michigan 0261 or (734hl25-02(iO. '•; v.:'"-i> :-tf .v'\.">-v.v p'..vos >'••' ?>:'(v!!\! s'yfs \io a;} \i^[-^or-'.< (*>:>.• ie tvv {v.-y p-,'^."^'-? A W< woman refused to cooperate "Slie asked him where was his badge Woman with a ) said he was a police oflt- and gun," Senkbeil said. "He told her that cer, ace to Plymouth Township he left them in the car He walked away." police. " The woman said that the lights on the reports Her ..suspicions were raised when the dark-colored car seemed higher than man, who stopped her at 3 a.m. Tuesday, usual for a police car. There was a blue phony approached her wearing plainclothes with rotating light on the inside dash, she said the name "Van" across the left breast of The woman drove to the township.police cop stop his shirt. The stop occurred on Haggerty. department to file a report, she said. Bummg'iam • (2-18) 644-6900 Lrvooia * (734) 591-7696 Flochostor • (240) 651 -6000 He asked to see her driver's license, - Police describe the man as in his mid-30s. SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9 • OPEN SUN AT NOON police said. She asked to see his identifica thin build, with balding sandy brown hair. tion, said Jamie Seiikbcil, township police Anyone with information ran call GUI C'pilihcatos' Cor»|>!imontrt>Y S''VO< Gift Bo* Jncot)$oiV» Clwqo public information officer. Sonkboil at 1734» 354-3243. VP M mmmmmmmm A4(W) 27ie Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 m ACTIVITY QUtOM AW* HCTC INFORMATION friendly, poetry read by members The fall activity guides riave arrive^. •;•• rmiiiii.i At Interest from page Al will r»u r. (H H of the.community. "It's Happening' for adults'arid young-., PttWio Ubxary Bring your pwn .adults, alonfcwith 'Kid's Happening," of Westland original poem br ties such as long-term budget American .community. business community. "Personally, I'm thrilled to see are available for ptckiip at the library; an old favorite to- u planning, trying to fill vacant They have a deep interest in "I'll be real honest. There have so many people running for These guides list the activities and:; - share with the group. Ail ages wet- ' programs at the library for September, • storefronts and approving a this primary because we have an been very few comments made," council," she said. "It's very ; come. No registration required, tight . October .'arid November^ rental-unit inspection program. African-American candidate run. she said. "The only ones I've exciting to me." refreshments v^il|.be served. -., • HOUOAY AWP FAU. Motm» Primary watchex-s gave mixed ning that we have some hopes heard are positive about the Residents who aren't regis • AWLT BOOK DltCtJ»>H>N . opinions on whether the primary tered to vote missed the Aug. 16 The library will be closed Monday,. -, with - Debra Fowlkes," he said. number of candidates. ; "fifty-two Pfckufi" byElmon Leoftatd is sparking interest among vot "It's been a long time (25 years) "As I'm driving around, I'm not deadline for the primary, but Sept. 6, In observance of Labor Day.. they have until Oct. 4 to register, Fail hours start Totfsday. Sept. 7:10 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, Group ers. since we have had an African- seeing a whole lot of signs in Meeting Room C These are Informal, for the Nov. 2 general election, a.m. to 9. p.m/Monday through In Precinct 28 in Westiand's American on the council." front of businesses," Brist said. Wednesday, io a.m. to 5 p.m. - open foru.m'dis'cussions on noteworthy Gibbon said. To register, go to books. Discussions: are held in Group ;. far southeast end, longtime Some areas of the city appear "I've seen some bumper stickers the city clerk's office in City Thursday through Saturday, hpon to 5 political obsen'er John Franklin p,m. Sunday..' Meeting Room C. Call and reserve; to be quiet. Westland Chamber on cars of business people. But Hall, on Ford Road between your copy today. No fee. No registra said the primary is stirring con of Commerce Director Lori Brist overall I wouldn't say there's a Wayne and Newburgh. i wtiTrtof THE WEEK tion required. siderable interest among voters said she hasn't heard wide whole lot of conversation about : Voters also have until 2 p.m. y(ww.w**ttimd.crg . in the predominantly African- spread talk of the primary in the the primary. Saturday, Sept'. 11, to request This isthe Website of the Westiand • YOUNG Awu ACTIVITIES absentee ballots from the city .Chamber of Commerce. It contains .'"' The library is formioi aTeeri Library' clerk's office. Call 467-3185. information about the chamber and its Club for young adults age 12-17 to role in the Westland business commit. share ideas for library programs, to ' As" of Tuesday, 3,100 absentee nity. In addition to the requisite . ;', discuss books and to participate in ballots had been given out, Gib "Benefits & Services'^^ section, this • .other activities, interested? Contact. bons said. . site also contains an on-line newslet the Children's Reference Desk at Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 ter and calendar of events. Along with (734)326-6123. p.m. Sept. 14 at Westiand's 40 the memper list arranged by category, • CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES voting precincts. there is an.extensive section called "Relocation Guide." it contains infor-- Creation Station mation about the history of Westland, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 4, Children's its schools, a community profile, Activity Room. This drop-in craft pro recreation and attractions, the bene- gram is held on the first Saturday Editor . every month. These seasonal crafts . fits of relocating to Westland, and a CELLULAR & listing of telephone numbers for the are designed for children age 4-10. No from page Al city government and county, state and fee. No registration required, federal representatives. Definitely . : • FRIENDS' ACTIVITIES NOW INSIDE ALL FOUR CARTUNES LOCATIONS! Gallagher has been with the worthalook. :' Observer & Eccentric Newspa F/fsflds'bo9t^m9«tiiig ALLEN PARK BERKLEY ROSEVILLE WESTLAND pers for 17 years. • PROQHAM* FO« AtKJLT> 7 p;m. Tuesday,.Sept 7, Community "I'm happy to be moving into /ftfwwt 101; Iripwtucilon to ttwinttmt Meeting Room. A. The Friends of the ' AJlenRd. Woodward Gratiot Wayne Rd. such a challenging and exciting 6-8 p.iri. Tuesday,. Sept. 7, Community Westland Library meet on the second Meeting Room B. Topics include what Tuesday of each month. 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"It was Interpretive Center. 130 wartime, Johansson preci STAFF WRITER • COUNTY NEWS auto company after his grandfa^ very precise work." The shops, numbers of employ sion gauge blocks. [email protected] ther*s death. Village Industries workers are ees and parts created at the Vil • Newburgh — 30 peacetime, About 60 years ago, six small farms during farming periods. "When Henry Ford died, it all invited to attend a wine-and- lage Industries included: 64 wartime, drill bits, twist factories lined the middle branch In 1918, he bought the Nankin died," Clements said. By 1947, cheese reception, sponsored by • Northville — 380 peacetime, drills. of the Rouge River in western Mills flour mill and it opened as most of were closed due to the Friends of Nankin Mills, 5-7 700 wartime, made valves, car To contact Wayne County Wayne County; making every a parts shop in 1921. The work auto company's economic cut p.myWednesday, Sept. 22, at tractors and cars. about, the search for Village thing from valves to drill bits. ers at Nankin Mills made sten backs. . Nankin Mills to share their sto • Nankin Mills — 12-50 Industries workers, contact Carol One of those Ford Motor Co. cils of the famous Ford-signature ries and experiences. Others peacetime, 70-90 wartime, screw Clements at (734) 261-1990. Village Industries developed at logo. Other shops made such Artifacts sought interested in attending the machine shop, then stencil and For information or tickets for Nankin Mills, in what is now items as engine valves and gen Wayne County Parks are espe reception can obtain tickets after engraving after 1937, on the wineand- cheese reception, Westland, and employed any erator parts. cially interested in locating any Sept. 6 at the Wayne County • Phoenix — 150 peacetime, contact Clements or Wayne where from 12 to 50 employees,- The plants switched produc artifacts from Ford's Nankin Parks office, 33175 Ann Arbor 200 wartime, all-female crew County Commission Vice Chair growing to 70 to 90 employees tion to make parts for bombers Plant through donation or loan Trail, Westland. Tickets are $20 making generator parts. Kay Beard's office at (313) 224- during wartime production. It and other aircraft. Never a prof to display in the museum. "We and proceeds will be donated by • Plymouth — 35 peacetime, 0902. housed a screw machine shop, it-making project, most of the have a photo showing the kind of Friends of Nankin Mills toward 60 wartime, taps for threads. then after 1937, a stencil and Village Industries were eliminat engraving facility. Wayne County parks officials are looking for people who once worked for Henry Ford at Nankin Mills and five other small factories along the Rouge TAKE AN River in the 1930s. The workers would now be in their 80s. "We want them to share their memories about what it was like to work there," said Carol Clements, the County manager heading up the project, head quartered at Nankin Mills, Westland. They would be videotaped, and the completed tape would be available to visitors at the Nankin:Mills Interpretive Cen ter in Westland in early 2000. "We want people who can fill' in some of the gaps of knowl edge," said Denise Johnson, president of Friends of Nankin Mills. That also would include those who knew Ford or who lived in the nearby area at that time. Lifestyles blended Raised on a farm, Henry Ford believed city life, which included his own factories, was destroying the rural lifestyle of the' times. Ford's Village Industries con cept was his way of blending rural and factory life. Ford bought six mills along the Rouge OFF SELECTED SPRING AND and turned them into parts shops for his company, six of 20 shops known as the Village Industries. SUMMER CLEARANCE CLOTHING FOR Ford even relocated machinery from his Highland Park and Rouge plants. Employees at WOMEN, MEN AND KIDS these factories were able to work for Ford and then return to their ALREADY REDUCED 25-50% 1-275 closings FOR TOTAL SAVINGS OF 65% TO 80%. will continue BY KEN ABRAMCZYK STAFF WRITER [email protected] Motorists wanting to access or exit 1-275 will need to deal with the continued intermittent clos ings of entrance and exit ramps to and from northbound 1-275 over the next several days. The Michigan Department of SHOPPING SPREE Transportation has decided to revise its reconstruction strategy GOINGONNOW! in which contractors closed- entrance and exit ramps one t*£^MM'&M&±-^Q~^-i''i 4-¾ w * t - i-'ii^'^^S-i^&Si'&^il interchange at a time for Six. COUPON GOOD THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 Seven and Eight Mile inters COUPON GOOD THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 COUPON GOOD THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 changes. THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 - THROUGH SUNDAYrAUGUST29 . - THFCM3HSUNDAY;AUGUST29 • Contractors instead will be closing one. ramp this week from Six Mile and another ramp to I- TAKE 20% OFF TAKE 20% OFF TAKE 20% OFF 275 from Seven Mile, ENTIRE STOCK The scheduled closings depend ENTIRE STOCK OF ENTIRE STOCK OF OF REGULAR-PRICED j on weather through the end of REGULAR-PRICED REGULAR-PRICED the week. On Tuesday, forecast YOUNG MEN'S CHILDREN'S JUNIORS CLOTHING ers predicted-rain throughout CLOTHING DENIM the rest of the week, so ramp openings may be delayed. Here is a summary of what motorists can expect: YOU MUST PRESENT THIS COUPON AT THE REGISTER YOU MUST PRESENT THIS COUPON AT THE REGISTER YOU MUST PRESENT THIS COUPON AT THE REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT • ^On Wednesday (yesterday), TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT contractors were expected to • May rxM be used in coo,unct>oo with any other /coupon May no! be used irt oqevrcbon with any o!her cxx A6(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL PRIMARY Voters casting ballots in the Do you support or Do you favor renovat The economy Is Pretend you're a What would be your Sept. 14 primary can vote for a oppose building a ing the Bailey healthy, yet Westland teacher and a city top three priorities as maximum of four candidates new City Hall? Why? Recreation Center or has many vacant government expert. a council member? from a field of 10. The two If you support ft, building a new rec storefronts. What What letter grade hopefuls with the least votes where should It be center? Explain why. would you do to would you give for the will be eliminated. The remain built, and what's the If you favor a new address this problem way the city Is being ing eight will vie for four seats best way to pay for building, where and to spur redevel run? in the Nov. 2 election. It? should It be built? opment In general? Glenn Anderson, 45, Ford Motor Co. employ While 1 agree the current building is out- There's no denying the administration The city should begin steps, while times A realistic assessment would be a C-. 1) A long-term plan to address the ee ot 27 years and a licensed Rsaltor. dated, I haven't made a decision has neglected Bailey Center over the are good, to encourage more home- While there are recent good things such city's crumbling infrastructure should be Attend** University of Mlchlgan-Dearbom whether I will support a new City Hall. past 10 years. Other than council's deci based businesses to take the next step as our library, there's too much cheer- our (op priority, including an assessment • My decision will be based on severs/ sion to add the water slide and wading in expanding their business. The city leading and se!f James Chuck, 47, Fritolay employee of 24 I would support building anew City Hall. I am in favor of building a new recreation In order for strip malls and small shop The fact that I'm not a teacher or an As a city council member, my top priori years-, current zone business manager. Ideally the building should be located as center vs. renovating the old one. A new ping centers to be successful, the devel expert on city government, it would be ty would be to build a new City Hall to Received bachelor's degree In business • close as possible to its existing she. I rec center is something all ages of our oper, the local business person and the very difficult for me to assign a tetter allow Westland and Us residents to administration from Eastern Michigan fee! it is important to keep City Hail cen city can use and enjoy, and most cer city must all realize a fair return on their grade on how the city is being run. As a move forward with the necessary University. Married with two children. trally located, as well as a continued tainly our youth. A new rec center would investment. We cannot dhange the past citizen, however, I am qualified to issue resources for the next century. Community mYOiyement; Westland library showpiece for our city. Employees would also Increase the SEV of the city. I but have the ability to steer the future. a pass or fail grade. In the north end the Secondly; I would like to see a new rec board president; vice chair, Community also have the benefit of working in a believe the.building should be built with Sites and malls could be modified to fit city was very proactive in handling the building. Today s families and kids need Development Advisory Commission 1994-93; brand new efficient building. The project in the TIFA district to allcrw the city to our city's needs and attract new busi flood issues and in the south end very positive places and activities to spend member of St Richard's Ushers Club; mem could be funded through the sale of construct and equip the building debt- nesses to complement our city's future committed to the building of the police their free time. Finally, I would like more ber of John Qlenn High School Instrumental bonds. free. growth. I would like to see additional pri and fire wihi-station. involvement and accountability with the musk boosters and two-year president; ath vate bealltxare facilities. beautification and maintenance of our letic director/coach of St. Richard's business district. Catholic Youth Organization. I think Westland deserves a 8+. Our citi David Cox, 41, Romulus deputy mayor. I support construction of anew City Hail I favor providing our citizens with dra Quite frankly, the exceptional economy 1) To keep my pledge not to vote for, or zens have always been very active and Attended Michigan State, Lawrence Tech, . ... Our City Hall is wrought with drainage matically improved recreational facilities helped to create those vacancies. The support in any way, an increase 'in tates aware ... This has gone a long way Monroe College. Studied risk management, and water Infiltration problems, which provided they can be constructed and trend in commercial development today to our residents. • have undermined the foundation and are operated without increasing taxes ... toward creating a city government .that Insurance contract taw. Married, three chil is in consolidated spaces. Examples of 2) To identityan acceptable solution to is responsive-to the people and I think is dren. Current.city council appointee, former breeding environmental concerns associ TIFA affords Westland an excellent ..- this can be seen.in the way Standard Oil the problems of limited, space and envi part of the reason our city enjoys the two-year member. Westsspd Local ated with bacteria.lt is hopelessly opportunity, to partner with other taxing & McDonald's and Church's Chicken & ronmental concerns associated with our success it does, I think our mayor has Development Finance Authority treasurer; undersized for our needs, and the ongo- jurisdictions (to build and open a facility) White Castle got together, the same current City Hall. proven he has the best interest of the Rouge River Wat Weather Demonstration . ing maintenance costs ... are skyrocket with no increase in taxes, (much like the idea exists in retail business, as is the 3) To work toward the creation of a community at heart, and he isn't afraid Project Lower2SWAQ chair; past Wayne- ing.. It is an unacceptable drain of tax library)..Though such a facility would be case with the Best Buy move. These state-of-the-art recreational facility and to be bold and discuss new ways to Westland school board president; former payer money. I support construction of a larger than the current Bailey Center, consolidations mean smaller retail outdoor water park that sustains itself ser\e citizens. He has assembled a team Wayne-Westland Federal Credit Union board; new City Hall on the current site souare foot-wise it would be much spaces become less marketable. We by generating revenues in the same way of very capable administrators. There is former TIFA board; former Nankin Transit financed with bonding. Abandoning TIFA cheaper to maintain so the costs to need to continue to promote this type of privately owned facilities do. more work to be done, but by continuing vice chair; former summer festival parade can pay off the debt associated with the operate would be very close to equaling development so older malls can be torn to work together and cooperating, we chair; umpire, Westland Youth Athletics. project. I do not support any financing out... Modern facilities offering an array down to make way for modern, more alternative that would increase taxes. of activities actually create revenue. marketable facilities. can keep-making it better in Westland. DebraFowlkes, 43, Mercy Hearth Plans ( wholeheartedly support the building of I am also in favor of building a new Westland needs to become more 'small B. The present city administration is First priority would be to make a deci provider relations specialist. Bachelor of sci a new City Hall. The present City Hall recreation/community center. The business' friendly. We tend to cater to doing an adequate job but there is sion on the City Hall/Bailey Center ence degree In English literature, Eastern • has deteriorated to the point that Finan Bailey Center has sened the residents the larger business. I would like to see always room for improvement. More issue. Enough time and discussion have Michigan University. Married, two children. cially it would be more costly to keep of Westland for a number of years and the city work with the property wners atteniion needs to be paid to what is been spent on the issue. Secondly, to Community Involvement: past Wayne- repairing the old hall instead of building has lived out its usefulness. A city rec and chamber of commerce to develop good for the city and its residents as identify and resurface problem city Westland school board president; Martin a new hall. I would be in favor of the new center should be a more modern facility programs to market to the small busi opposed to how politically correct the streets and, thirdly, to continue to main Luther King Jr. celebration committee; Jack City Hall to be built on a TIFA site even with upto-date equipment and be acces ness such as a reduced leasing agree decision or issue would be. tain fiscal prudence and positive city and Jill of America Inc. member, Business £ though that would mean moving from sible to more individuals^ I would be in ment in turn for moving into one of the relations with the community. Professional Women past member; John the present Site. The area by the new- favor of tearing down the Bailey Center vacant sites. Glenn High School basketball boosters; Mt. library is beautiful and would make a and building a new one on the same site, Ollvo Baptist Church, Romulus; past presi great setting for a city building. I would and since it would be much larger it dent C.P. Titus Elementary School PTA. be supportive of trying to reach an would possibly extend over onto the old agreement with the present owners to City Hall site. purchase that land. James Codbout, 44. Rockwell Automation I do support building a new City Hall. As much as I'd love to see a new recre The new. ODA was established to-help O. City administration, department Fiscal responsibility - the city needs to account manager. Bachelor of science In The current building Is undersized and in ation center, t think a renovation and improve the look along the Ford Road heads and staff need to have a good look beyond current budget and develop business administration, Lawrence Tech, • such poor structural and mechanical expansion of Bailey Ceriter makes more and Wayne Road area. Other commercial working relationship with the council. a rolling long-term financial plan. marketing major. Married, one child. condition that a new City Hall is neces sense. The property that has been dis areas of the city can also use a facelift Council's duty is to ensure that the Public safety - the new fire station is a Community Involvement: Millwood Village sary. I believe that keeping City Hall on cussed in the TIFA district is overpriced. or cleanup. We need to do more to work health, safely and welfare of the citizens muchneeded addition to provide our citi Condominium Association president; the existing site makes the most sense. Taking valuable real estate property that with and encourage small business own are looked out for. Council provides the zens with proper response. Our existing Westland Figure Skating Club member; past I know using TIFA funds would be easier could generate income from taxes if ers to improve and utilize existing same check and balance system with fire stations also need maintenance and Westland Host Lions Club president; past financially, but our 'campus-like' City developed doesn't make sense when we space. Westland residents own many of the administration that Congress pro improvements- senior warden, Episcopal Church of the Holy complex with City Hall, the Bailey already own enough property. The pro the businesses in the stnptype shopping vides to the executive branch of govern Communication - the city needs to find Spirit; past committee chair, Cub Scout Center, police, fire, court and park needs posed site was originally promised to be centers. Many feel the current Sign ordi ment. A councilperson needs to be the • new ways to effectively communicate Pack 786; past committee chair, Westland to remain as the focal point of our city residential when both the Kroger and nance has hurt their business. citizen's voice in city government. with the citizens such as a Westland tee Show; past Westland Festival committee government. library sites were approved. Web site, e-mail and a regularly sched member} current ChurchHl High School uled cable call-in shcrw. PTSA; past referee, U.S. Soccer Federation. Charles 'Trav' QtHfin, 69, retired Michigan I support building a new City Hall I favor building anew recreation center The following have recently be'en rede I believe the city is well-run. We have My top three priorities are as follows: Education Association employee. Bachelor because the current building has flaws with TIFA dollars. It makessense to use veloped in the downtown district: Hand/ maintained a balanced budget with a Maintain a balanced city budget with a and master degrees, govemment/admlnls- • which are a detriment to our employees' other taxing units'money to build our Andy - Best Buy will be moving in; Phar- million-dollar general fund equity, while reasonable general fund equity while tfatton, £» tern Michigan University. health. Further, City Hal! Is too small for recreation center. We would then own it Mor ~ JoAnn Fabrics will be moving in; delivering good city services. This is the holding the line on taxes. Married, three sons, three grandchildren. the current needsof Our city. '. free and clear as we did with the Source Club- iovve's will be moving in. mark of a well run city and it is what the Maintain current city services at their Westland city councilman 16 years. Includ We should construct a new City Hall on Westland library. The new recreation . We need to keep our downtown viable by city charter calls for from our local pub present level, based on the city's eco ing four years as president:. Other communi the site of the current building only if we center should be built in the TIFA dis maintaining infrastructure which will lic officials. I will let the citizens give nomic growth. ty Involvement: patt Cady PTA president; can pay for it through current tax dol trict next to the new library. attract new.consumers. We need to their letter grade for our performance in Initiate and pass a rental inspection ordi Wayne-Westland Council of PTA*vice presi lars. 1 am opposed to a tax increase to widen Warren Road to four lanes into office through the electoral process. nance. dent; past member Wayne-Westland school , build a new City Hall and would look at Canton to increase access. We need to board; served four years as Westland mayor Other alternatives if the construction of maintain aesthetics in the district and 1987-90; chaired Conference of Western a new City Hall requires a tax increase. continue to use TIFA funds to maintain Wayne for three yean.. Central City Parkway and other areas in the district as it becomes necessity. David James, 44, real estate broker. High. I would only favor a much-needed new See answer No. 1.1 am In favor of any My experience as a Realtor dealing with C+. possibly B ... which is considered No. 1,1 realize for most citizens their school education. Single. Community City Hall if it cqu!dt>e built without a mil- program or facility that will Improve the commercial properties has demonstrated abene average. However, the old riddle greatest Investment is in their homes, Invotyertmt: former Wayne-Weattand. schopl lage or HOT at taxpayers' expense. My quality and lifestyle of our residents pro- that Westland is a highly desirable area- that asks the question'What's the and I am committed to making sure that • this investment continues to grow. Take board treasurer, WesUarid Community fear Is the repairs of the 1960s building . vided thai it's not a financial burden on arid f encourage bvsinesses.to locate biggest room in the world?.' still applies Foundation board of directors; Westtahd could, be more ofaburden an taxpayers. the same. My research indicates that a • here. As planning' commissioner, my- here The answer: "Room for improve- measures that would causa Westland to Chamber et Commerce member; Westland „ -Aty.fnitiaireaOtIon toihedaia.l'veseen new recreation center could possibly be position has been one of caution to bring* ' ment.'. become a leader among communities in ' the nation, known for more than just a . Planning Commission member, support for ; indicates thai new construction maybe • com Nifedwit h a new City Hall const rut-- - only development that carrbej>fthe._ ' Wayne First Baptist Church, Satvaihn Army, more fiscally responsible. The location is tion utilizing state and county funding highest degree of benefit for.our citi- ^'mega-shopping' district, Bring a'sense, of.unity or harmony to all branches Qf Detroit World Outreach Center, WeHted convenient, and I nOu'.d not like to sic it' programs, ••• •zens!- moved to an unfamiliar or inconvenient convnunity government, hot just council, • vr«*rtiv^«j iiwf but administration, the court, the Festival parade award wkmer. place. It Isrhy understanding that there may be state and county programs schools and business, Le,. ohamoer of which would alio?* the. funding at ho cost commerce, Westl3nd Business Owners to.residents, '".'•• Assn., etc., remembering 'A house divid ed against itself shall not stand.' Michael Kehrer, 45, ReeMor, A ttended . Yes. The current City Hall does not meet I favor renovating the Bailey Center In First, we need to streamline and expe C+. Many cities in our county, stale and 1. Long-range planning for streets:roads ' Eastern Michigan Lhryerslty, studied public the needs of the citizens. It is also one the Mure, the city's own survey of resi dite the approval process for business nation are able to do well because the. and infrastructure. administration and government finance. • of the. oldest city buildings in Wesiiand. . dents suggests that the majority ofclti- owners and developers. Second, we general economy is on an upswing. But • 2. Better development and working to fill Married, three chMren. Community tnvohte- The new City Half should be built on its zens feel the Bailey Center-meets or need to be more open-rhinded on building Westland simply does hot have the prop bur vacant storefronts. • rnent; 20-years wrth Westiand Jaycees, current site and we could pay for it by : exceeds their, needs. plans, business plans and possible multi er long range planning to take care of 3. Improved and increased ordinance including past president, state officer and terminating TIFA, which would put nearly The majority of.citizens woul'dbe better uses of a'/ailable sites. the city's infrastruc tore and public safe enforcement. krternaVonai senator, chairs Christmas $1 niillipn a year back into the. general served by fixing and upgrading our exist ty departments in the future, or if there Adopt *Fsm#y that matches local business- fund.,-. ing parks snd facilities and working with is a downswing in the economy. We os with children; peat member Wayne County to open up and utilize N. have also developed a reputation with Envhvrmmttel end Energy QuaHty . ' wha.1 could be it fantastic area known as citizens and developers that we ore hard Commission: peat member cable TV (eaeibiH-, Holliday Park Nature Preserve. to work with, lengthy In our approvaI pro- ty cemtnrttoe; pest roktrrtoor coach, Nankin ^VJJVO miw wiiii; 5pv,.5i ,u ,.,'Ci, Swu^vfiv . MmJunknrHghbeeebaHteem. tries to resolve an issue without going to the mayor or city council. Mktheel Rintt, 47, attorney in prtvate prac It Is premature to support or oppose the Most residents I have talked to feel the The best plan Is to portray Westlarid in C+.lVo 'have' seen the completion of a First, fiscal responsibility. Times are tice. Law degree, Lmtverefty of Petrott, mas building 'ofanewCity Hall. I would city has grown to a point where the a positive manner so as to attract new city library, a new fire stetlon (hopeful good, and we musi not get financially ter at* bachelor degree*, Weym ntmte • oppose building anew City Half on any Bailey Center Islnadequaie, arid I cer business, arid I believe our current city ly), increased business development, trapped if times get bad. We musi make University. Orspe. Cemmmlty Urvehrement: site it a tax increase were required. I tainly support providing recreational\ officials have done this quite well. We implementation qfaDDApJan, garbage sure that if we do build $ new City Hall WeetUmd Zonk* Board of Appeals 1990 to also think that before wo embark on a facilities for our residents, tike the City have riew tenants for the Source Club, is picked up and snow is removed. We and/or recreation center that we get the > v • • • present, current vice chek and former three- building spree, we must rnake certain'' Hall question, however.it is too early to Phar-Mor and Handy Andy sites. Our heed better control over development of biggest bang for cur buck without a lax time chatr; Lector at St. Menard CathoUc thai our basic services (police, fire, support either renovation, a hew build- industrial parks are filling up. Many our remaining vacant land and better increase. Second, increased ordinance Cfmrch; Hope Care Nursing Home rehmteer garbage pickup, EMS, etc.) are suffi • ihg. or where it should W built. I support other longtime city businesses.ore ordinance enforcement. Although tintes enforcement. Let's keep our city attrac through $t. mematd; former WesUend ttiergy cientand that the money could not be whatever gives us the best deal for the expanding. The climate for business in are good, wo must not lose our focus on tive and keep situations like rodents, and Ertvlrenmentai QeaMty Commission, better spent In those areas. (noney as long as it does not require a Westland is good. providing basic services; that as the city under control. Third, we need to increase electee enewtmeti fewr tenee; prsoswonti la< Increase. grows, so do our police and Fire depart- and expand our recycling program. mohgKai tehmoe* Alumni Aeeeetetkm it nients. WaymSteU University tor four years. Dorothy Smith, age not provided, termer I oppose building a new City Hall for sev-. I favor renovating the Bailey Recreation I have no sympathy for the prob'em of D-; n\a>nly because if whatever is wanted Opposition to picinthe sky vanity spend teevher end pert-time Instructor at Wayne.., Aral reasons,'Oho Is that we do not need Center, a project that can easily be '.. vacant storefronts, when (oryears I bit- (riot necessarily needed) can be ing: unless, of course, 'the majority of cit izens who voted sanctioned it, Cost mmmmm mmmmmmmmm mmm^i ip^^»^ ^^^V^*l •^W^J^W The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 'A7 set caucus for early March jf BYMIKEMALOTT rescheduled. State lawmakers sional district where the meeting said. Ifr HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE voted earlier this year to move will occur. At 11 a.m. that Satur Currently, presidential prima [email protected] up the date of the Republican day, party officials will ask all ry elections are "open," meaning presidential primary. The GOP members present to vote by rais voters can cast ballots for any Attractions Democrats here will vote in will hold its vote Feb. 22. ing their hands. The votes will party's nominee. Republicans caucus on March 11 next year for Originally, Dems had asked be counted and tallied with the have opted to participate in the their choice of which presidential for permission to move the cau results of other party caucus open primary. Democrats last BACK TO SCHOOL candidate to send up against.the cus date to Feb- 12, but the locations. participated in the presidential GOP contender in November of national committee turned them Seniors, the disabled and those primary in 1992, when voters, 2000. down. who have religious objections to were required to declare a party AUTH HEALTH .¾ SAFETY FAIR That will make Michigan the "We hold our caucuses on Sat voting in the caucus setting will preference before entering the first industrial state in the Mid urday/' Brewer explained. "So be able to cast their ballots early polls. But the elimination of that Featuring PBS Show Wimzie's House west to cast votes for the party's this is the first Saturday within by mail and have them counted requirement also led the nominee. the window that the DNC will with the rest of the caucus. Democrats to drop out and hold Live onStage - The Democratic National Com allow ... It still makes Michigan Michigan Democrats have their own caucuses. Noon, 2:00 p,m.& 4:00 p.m. mittee approved recently a the first state in the Midwest, moved to the caucus system to It also means that the Republi request by the state committee other than Iowa, to vote. So our avoid "crossover'1 voting by can primary is paid for by state Also, St. Mary Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic to move up the caucus date, vote will not be overlooked." Republicans designed to "cause government funds, while the FREE Child ID Pictures. Michigan party chairman Mark Caucus voting is different than mischief rather than pick the Democratic party's caucus has to Brewer said Thursday, Aug. 19. the typical primary election," best candidate. Brewer be paid for by the party itself. Displays with Fire, Police Dept. & Until approval was granted, the where voters can fill out a ballot explained. Brewer said the cost of operating Detroit Edison's Back To School Solar Displays caucuses were scheduled for late at any time while the polls are "We believe that, clearly, to the caucuses varies from election March. open. Brewer explained that in vote in the Democratic primary to election, so he is still working Democrats had feared voters the caucus vote, party""members you should be a Democrat and to up the estimates of the cost of would.lose interest in Michigan's will be directed to a location vote in the Republican primary next year's vote. WONDERLAND primary balloting if it was not within their county or congres you should be a Republican," he The Who What Why Where Mall Hours: Monday -Saturday 10 - 9. Sunday II - 6 County backs anti-tobacco campaign Plymouth L MiddlebHt Roads, livonia 7U-HM.100 www.n?wwondpi!andmall.(om BY KEN ABRAMCZYK tobacco," Beard stated in her res Several state organizations grams, health care and cessation STAFF WRJTER olution. and individuals have pledged services, research and evalua [email protected] Michigan allocated about $5.5 support for the dedication of.$75 tion. Wayne County commissioners million annually toward preven million annually of the settle are urging state lawmakers to tion, which Beard believes is $95 ment money to.reduce and pre ^THINKING ABOUT use $100 million in tobacco set million less than adequate levels vent tobacco use through public tlement funds for the .prevention of funding. education, com muni ty-basea pro- and reduction of tobacco use in Michigan. Commissioners approved a resolution Aug. 19 introduced by Vice Chair Kay Beard, D-West- land, to use $100 million out of FREE ESTIMATES $320 million received annually Power (734)525-1930 by the state for the tobacco use UNITED TEMPERATURE prevention for the improved 8919 MIDDLEBELT • LIVONIA health of Michigan residents. A copy of the resolution will be MICRO DERMABRASION forwarded to Gov. John Engler and state lawmakers. at PRETTY TILE, Beard wants the money used UGLY GROUT? to educate youngsters about the The Laser Associates (TH« STUFF BETWEEN THE Tii.ES) dangers of tobacco use. Tired of moldy missing, "We need to try to stop kids We arc the first in Wayne County to offer dirty, cracked grout? We from smoking early on," Beard the latest in skin eare technology for the clean, seal, repair, regrout said. "And the younger they treatment of active acne, age spots, sun & stain/change color! • start, the harder it is to quit." damaged skin, fine lines, and wrinkles, FREE ESTIMATES \ In her resolution and in mate stretch marks, and more. rials distributed to commission The Grout Doctor ers, Beard cited statistics that Come see why they call Power Peel the one in fcvery five deaths in 248-358-7383 Michigan is caused by tobacco "Lunch-time Face Lift" in California. use and the percentage of people who smoke in Michigan is above Make your appointment today at the national average. Michigan e\fr**Pi»V has the 10th highest rate of The Laser Associates smoking in the United States. "Smoking and tobacco preven $ The first session tion and education has been con 50 OFF through August The Ultimate tinually proven as the most reli OUt Rishioried Tb? 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BY P.ui. lHfcs *T -VpiV&ptrr&vtvv-i: B2(WQ) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, X999 WRC sponsors divorce support group Do Thatfrom page Bl The Women's Resource Center sessions address the legal, finan trips for out-of-town guests? cases. .''•'•,.'." opportunity to ask certified "I Can DoThatl"can do it. of Schoolcraft College is sponsor cial and emotional concerns that On Nov. 9, Stacey Block will . financial planner and consultant ing a divorce support group that arise during the divorce process. The idea has been "rolling discuss the intense emotions Jacqueline B. Gold about the around" in Basile's head for two meets Tuesdays in Room 225 of On Sept. 14, Ellen Craine-Ros- triggered by the holidays and financial concerns relative to the McDowell Center ori campus. years. Encouraged by friends Wf»os;judy Basile:..-,/:.-: tker, board member and chair special occasions and offer skills divorce, 5-7 p!m. the first Mon /Whatt "ICan DoThat!", a The group provides a forum for woman of the Michigan Council and her boyfriend, she set up the for coping with and resolving day of the month, Oct; 4-May 1. framework for her business service of services discussion and the receiving and of Family and Divorce Media them. The three programs are free. sharing information for those before quitting her sales job at Where: 17201 Sumner, tors, will discuss the mediation Beginning Oct. 18 and running Clients for "Ask an Attorney" Redford 48240/:/ _ / / contemplating, in the process of process in assisting couples in Mobile Ed Productions in Red through May 15, the center will and "Money Matters in Divorce" ford. -Why:/Because you don't or having difficulty adjusting to negotiating their settlements in offer "Ask an Attorney" 5-7 p.m. will be served on a first come- divorce. "A lot of people are single, •have the time or aren't abie divorce or post-divorce matters. the third Monday of the month first served basis, with sign-in to do the work; v /./ The discussion group meets divorced or two-career families On Oct. 26, a lawyer from the at the resource center. A lawyer beginning at 4:30 p.m. and run out of time to do things," When: When you need it. the second Tuesday of the month law firm of Woll and Woll will from Woll and Woll will be avail For more information, call the Hbw: Call (313) 54i'8O70 and is run by Cynthia Koppin, a she said. "Some people try to do present an overview of the pro able to answer questions about Women's Resource Center at things during their lunch hour, or toll-free at (877) 541-. professional counselor: : cess of filing for divorce and divorce and family law. (734) 462-4443. Schoolcraft Col others hate doing things on Sat .8070, by e:n\afi at/icdtl The speaker's session takes what to expect. The firm special-. Tlie center also will sponsor lege is at 18600 Haggerty, north urday. That's their rest time and ^@3o!.com.':- place the fourth Tuesday. The izes in women's.and children's "Money Matters in Divorce," an of Six Mile, Livonia. they hate haying to dp those nasty chores then. "It's like I have 30 minutes for from page Bl a haircut, period." didn't feel guilty. I had a won mpact Since starting her business, derful time and a wonderful Basile has handled Dubois's party." God as much as I do," said Trent,m ministry will, meet Sunday in the future. He said it will be Impact in the future. party, cleaned Johnson's kitchen, "My cousin couldn't be in two one of about 75 young people evenings at Impact for more open with special activities "I think one way really to con did specialized grocery shopping place at one time, so I ran the who attended a recent youth ser activity-oriented sessions. planned .oh a few weekend nect to teenagers is through for a single man whose parents pool party for 80 some fifth graders," Basile said. "That vice at Impact. "And it's cool to The IiOft, a college ministry for nights each month. sports," he said, suggesting a were visiting from England and socialize with people." ages, 18 to 25, will meet Wednes took them on some day trips. . night I went to be at 8 o'clock." Bree March, 19, is one of the communityrwide softball or flag- Transforming a house which day evenings. The format is a youth leaders involved with She's helping a bride plan her Like Dubois, Basile was no once held the YMCA, Paletta is coffeehouse setting and includes Impact who has high hopes for football league. wedding and just got a call from stranger to Johnson. Friends making his dream a reality. poetry readings and a forum for the organization's success. March said by. being in a sepa someone needing transportation who had kept in touch over the With free video games (violence- religious discussion. "It's very cool," said March. rate location.from the church. to and from the University of. years, she asked Basile for a free, of course), billiards and live But activities are not confined "There are so may kids who walk Impact is bound to draw more Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. brochure after hearing about her music, Impact Student Union is to the Impaet house. Paletta by ... I want to see it open on the "I really, really like it," she new business. And when she attention. heard about the specialized beginning to establish its roots. schedules canoe trips, games of weekends. I want to hear kids "I think coming up to the said. "In every job I've had, I've dealt with people. I enjoy work cleaning, she asked for a price. Impact Youth Group; the min laser tag and paint ball, and vis say 'I'm going to the Student church for teenagers is kind of Union.' ing with people and meeting dif "She did a great job; she found istry for high school students - its to Cedar Point for interested intimidating," she said. "Here for which the center is named - youth. Anyone can join. ferent people." things I hadn't seen for years," "Parents will know it's a safe said Johnson. "I had some Ann focuses on giving youth a deeper "One of the main goals is to place for students to come." there are things they like." Calls are trickling in and Jill Manos, 15 of Garden City, Basile thinks it's "neat" because Page tins from the old A&P. You understanding of their relation reach out into the community," Aaron Morgan, an 18-year-old know, spices aren't that good ship with God, Paletta said. he said. Plymouth resident, said he said she hangs out at Impact people ask her if she "can do this or do that." She generally after 20 years." Beginning in October', the Paletta hopes to have extended would like to see more sports- because her friends are there. "I scrubbed the floor with a Junior High- Only (JHO) youth hours for Impact Student Union . related events organized through "It's our own place," she said. responds with her pat "I can do that" reply. Her literature points Brill-0 pad to get off the old wax out that "If it's not illegal, and then waxed my way out her eaa immoral or unethical, 'I Can Do back door," said Basile who quot CRAFTS CALENDAR That!'can do that." ed Johnson a flat rate for the work instead of her $20 per hour Listings for the Crafts Calendar (734) 953-2131. 16 in the Parish Social Hall, Simon and Jude Church will Her first job fee. "It was a challenge." should be submitted it) writing SS. THEODORE 8200 N. Wayne Road, Westland. have its arts and crafts boutique Basile laughs about her first "I Both Dubois and Johnson to:36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia St. Theodore Catholic Church is Table rental is $20. Call Mary at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Can Do That!" job. The call came agree that "I Can Do That!" is a 48150, by fax at (734) 591- looking for crafters for its annual (734)425-4421. . rf church, 32500 Palmer Road, the day after she quit working. It great idea and a service they'll DELTA KAPPA GAMMA * Westland. There also will be 7279. For more information, call craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. was her cousin. » use again. Crafters are needed for the 13th snack food, bake sale and 50/50 UI feel funny about asking fam "There's so many people who annual Delta Kappa Gamma raffle. Call (734) 421-0591 or ily to do favors, but I was in a want things done and who c-an't juried show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. (734)722-1343. panic," said Dubois. "I called do it or don't have the time to do THH 13¾ KSftE'M Y 23 at West Middle School, 44401 ST. VALENTINE Judy close to midnight and I told it," said Johnson. "It's mighty affl^'®iSKt -Mm Sheldon. Plymouth. A single Applications are being accepted her I wanted to be her first cus nice to come home to a really E^2 space is $70, with table rental for Redford St. Valentine Parent tomer. I put her to work and I nice, clean kitchen." A K-7Charter School located in Dearborn hasd available and electricity free of Teacher's Club's Holiday Crafts limited number ofopenings forthe fall of 1999; TDA charge. Call (734) 453-5145. Shoppe Nov. 20 at the school, offers an enriched curriculum including Arabic SS. SIMON AND JUDE 25800 Dow, Redford. Call (313) CITY OF WESTLAND 255-0654 or (313) 255-6825. language and culture. Character Education, Art, Music The Mother Cabrini Guild of Ss. NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION and Physical Education are integral parts of the On Tuesday, August 31, 1999, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Pubhc program. Block scheduling allows immersion in critical CITY OF GARDEN CITY Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will begin tearing arenas. : MICHIGAN promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hilt/ Hours Monday Thru Tlturdav 9-2; Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered NOTICE TO BIDDERS for sale-to the highest bidder: •. .- ' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received at the Office of (he City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden YfiAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR iON. City, Michigan 48135-2499, (734) 525-8814 on or before SEPTEMBER 7, 87 MERCURY 2 DR COUGAR RED 1MEBM6039HH708866 1999 AT 12:00 P.M. for the following items: 88 FORD 2 DR ESCORT BLACK 1FAPP9092JT180682 1. PRINTING OF CUT ENVELOPES/STATIONERY 83 OLDS '98 ST WAGON GRY/BLK 1G3AP35Y8DX324228 2. BASEBALL BAT BAGS 86 CHEV 2DRNOVA- RED 1Y1SK6847GZ187316 3. DIGITAL STILL CAAfERA The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland Car Care, 4. LOG AND WOOD CHIP REMOVAL FROM CITY 6375 Hix Road, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following OWNED PROPERTY vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: CITY OF WESTLAND 5. PHOTO FILM/DEVELOPMENT ' NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a 89 FORD TEMPO 4DR BLACK 2FAPP38S8KB128902 sealed envelope endorsed with the name(s) of item(s) bid. 88 CADILLAC BROUGHAM BLACK 1G6DW51Y7JR765028 To the owners or occupant or any. person or persons, firm or corporation 86 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD GRAY 1G6CD6986G4324606 having charge of any land in the City of Westland: ' The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the 88 FORD FESTH*\2DR GRAY KNJBT06KOJ6167124 ; (APPENDIX A) City. 83 OLDS 98 4DR BLUE 1G3AW6942DM841327 police is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land in the ALLYSON M. BETTIS 88 OLDS 2DR/CUTLASS SILVER 1G3WH14W3JD355603 City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, must be destroyed on or before ' Treasurer/City Clerk PubTifh:Aii^j*l ¢6,1959 All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at the 15th day throughout the months of May, June, July, August and the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this September of 1999, Any. person failing to comply with this notice on or list at any time prior to the start of the auction. : before the dates mentioned shall be liable to the imposition of penalties set forth in Section 106-97 of-the Westland Code of Ordinance and shall be Publi..h:Aufuit2S, 1&99 liable for all/expenses incurred by the City in destroying said noxious WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL w'eeds, which expanses, if unpaid by the owner, occupant, or agent, shall be SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES spread against.the property on the next County arid School tax roll or the MTG NO 16 - 8/16/99 next general City tax roll. August 26,1999 - * . Presiding: Council President Cicirelli CITY OF WESTLAND N . City.ofWestland . Present: Anderson, Barns, Cox, Griffin, LeBlanc, Scott NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • .'Commissioner of Noxious Weeds 177: Approved:, minuiesofregular hitg held.8/2/99 \ - " •;••.•.•. APPENDIX A - Approved request fromMotor City Chapter 1LO.G to conduct their 5th A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland, Wayne County,Michigan: •v 001-99-0010-000 . 042-03-0885-312 082-01-0126-000 Annual Memorial Toy Run within city limits on 9/19/99 at noon . •: 001-99-0027-000 042-03-0885-313 082-03-0302-000 - Approved .request from Kiwanis Club of Westland to conduct their annual #107^ Public Hearing for Proposed Special Land Use Approval for ; 001-99-0028-000 042-03-0895-001 082-99-O0bl-O0i Peanut Day Sale at intersections of Wayne & Warren Rds & Wayne ( Ford Four Chaplains Convalescent Center, 28349 Joy Road, Pnrcel#01- -'.'•' 001-99-0049-000 042-03-0896-004 082-99-0016:000 Rds from 9/10/99 - 9/12/99. 99.0058^000,3outh of Jay Bpad, West of Inkster Road, NE-1, Thomas -;'1 Approved agreement between City & Wayne County for traffic,signal & G, Rau (James Pappas) •'••• OOi-99-0066-000 ". 042--9^0005.000 083 01-0792-003 r 045-99-0018-002 O83-0i2:0'QQ7-OOO-'-- int'eroection improvements at Marquette & Carlson , '-.-•'.-• 003-04^0006-002 -.Adopted Budget. Amendment 2000-2, change iji appoiriteoT officials pay NOTICtJ-IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Westland •; 004-01-0088-00^ 045-99-0024^701. : 083-02-001^-009 • Planning Commission will be held in.the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, -plan '• :• ..' '•' .- .'' ;.'; •' ••' •-.^^ 0O5-O2-0023-0O0 ; 047-02-0001-001 08302-0016-000.. : Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.rrt., Wednesday, September 8,1999. '048-01-0044'-000 . 083-02-0017:006 -.' Approved -purchase of Liftmore Crime for Department of Public Service -.- 0054)2-0024-000' froni Astro Truck Equipment, amt $7,520 048-01-0075,302 • 083-02-0018-000- .-,, 005-02-0025-000 . - Approved purchase of Gator Utility Vehicle for. Parks & Recreation from 049-04-0949^003. 083-02-0024-000: 007-01-0581-002 Commercial Lawnmower of Livonia through State of Michigan Purchasing •"•:- 007-01-0581-004 05149-0057-002 083-02^0039-000. 051-99-0058-000 083-02-0071-000 Plan, 01111^12.407.^7. > 007-01-0581-005 - Approved bid for Carver Subdivision Infrastructure Improvement Project 051-99-0060-000 083-02-0112-000 . 007-01-0585-OOi : to Eastern Concrete Paving, amt $511,161 . ".••'.' 083-02-0113-000 ' .007-01-0585-002 , 051-99-0064-000 .-: Approved purchase of Radar Units for Police ;I>2pt from Kustom Signals 083-03-0175-000 007-01-0602-006 052-99-0015-706 through 'State ofJ{ichigan PurthasingPlanj.amt $9,504,- ' 083-03-0199-OOQ '•" 009-03-0047-300 052-99-0022-000 - Approved bid for janitorial services to A to. 2 the for Police Dept & Gun 083-03-0213-OOO : " 018-99-0007^000 052-99-0028001 .Range, Department of Public Services, Fire Dept, Economic Growth Dept, & 083-03-0219^000 018-990012-000, 052^99-0030-001 •Cabla Dept, flint $3,895 ," - ^-. 083-03-0227-000 \ 021-99 0001-710 054-99-0011-002 •;•.' Approved-*change order #1 • Troelsen Rxoavating Company for Van Born 083-03-0228^000 023-99-0008-703 054-99-0011-003 Water Main Project, ami $3,184^50 . 083-03-0236-000 "•:'- 024^99-0013-000 058-99-0006-701 178; Denied appluatioii from' Textron. Automotive ..Company for an 083-03-0238-000 ;••' 025-990004-001 060-03-0001-000 '. Industrial /Facilities.Exeipption Certificate-Under P.A. 198, for a period of , 025-99-0019:701^ 060-060186 000 : 083-03-0245-000 •'• O83-03-6246O00 J2yrffv - •••-. :,_;••'•• '. •:.' ,•'-. '•'•. .'..- "'.• --028-99-0005-715 060-990003-000'' 181: Approved purchasoof Ameritech ACD System for Department of Pubic 083-03-0247-000 : 029-99-0014-701 061-01-0339-000 . Service, amt $9,275.21/^ '••':.,, • • ' , 083:03-0248-000 . • 030-99-0008-004 • 06201-0166-004 182: Confirmed'Appointment of Rev. Arthur R, Mack to Downtown 083-95)-0025-000.. 032-01-0081^000.;. 065-99-0001-013 .Development Authority for 4 yr term, expires 8716/2003 083-99 0026-000- •"•'• 032-02'0387-0OO 066-990009001 . 183: Granted request from.Westland Robin,Tnc to transfer bwnership of 084-01-0012-000 : 032-02-0535-OO0 066-99-0010-001 1998 Class C licensed business, 36350 Warren 084-01-0020-000 032-02-0536-000-. 066-990021-001 184: Approved the adoption of resolution consenting to the. transfer of . 084-01-0021-000 " .", 032-02 0537-000 067-990012-000 • employment for Technicolor Vidcocassetto, Inc of Michigan from City to 084-01-0024-000 •'•.' 032-02 0538000 O67-990O16-7OI City of'Livonia .- 084-.01-0034-000 ; 032-020539000 067-990022-002 . 185: Granted request of L Engclder to split lot #59 of J R Keys Wayne Acre 084-01-0043000 032-02 0562-300 068-03 0122-001 Sub, N6fCneir.yHill,W of Wayne Rd .'•••".-'•'•: /-,. 084-01-0044:000 J 032-02-0581-000 069:01-0177-002 486; Granted request of VV Cohen to r«ohe from Two Family Residential to -084-01-0061-000 • 032-03-0810-000 07001-0026 001 Planned .Unit Development, Lots .181-338, Sticber Park Sub #2 to include 084-01-0064-000 . ', 032-03 0814O00 070 01-0027-001. area known as Oak Village. . 084-01-0074-000 •• ()3203-0818000- . 070-01-0028-001 187^ Granted the request for site P^n approval for proposed.Planned Unit 084-01-0093-000' .' 032-03 0822-000 076-01-0029-001 "Development, Lot'Nos 181-338, Stiebcr Park Sub #2.to include area known 084-01-0094-000- 032-O3-0827-OOO 07001-0030-302 a? Oa"k Village with cpntirigency 084^01-0098-000 . : 032-99-0007001 071-99-0001-704 188: Granted request for special land use approval for proposed 03401-0119000 ' • .033-01-0027-300 O730i;o6oi-O00 Convenience Store Use at Marathon Service Station, 37401 Joy Rd. 08401-0132-000 ' 033-01-002^-300 073-02^0270-000 •189: Granted request for sit plan approval for proposed renovation of O34-01.O016OO0 07303 0409-000 • 08401-0133000 existing Marathon Service Station, 37401 Joy Rd , O3402O009-OO0.. 074-01-0682-000 084-01-0134-000 •. .190: Granted request for site plan approval for proposed I-owe's Retail-. 'tSvf-' QVOU U3J.SMNI -' M4-99-0018-001 074-061213-003 081-01-0136-001 Ko'nie ln;provc-ment'Center, 6555 Newburgh Rd 034-990021-001 07801-0032-001, 084-02-0758-001 191: Approved Ch.Ptk List -3421,468.19^T'rcpaid • $+.057,980.95 081 020760 002 Written comments may bo pent to the Westlnnd Planning bepnrlmcnt at .''• 034-990030 005 07801-0032-OO2 Mtg adjourned at 9.25 pin • , r 37095 Mnrqvie«eA\'cnite,We-)tlnn(l,Michigrin4818. S. . • 035.990002-000 .- 078-99-0022-700 081 02-0089000 Miiiutca.available in (Hty.C'lcrk's Office ": . O36-99-0008-O0O ' 081:99-0021-703 SANDRA A. CIOIRELLI * ' ' PATRICIA AGFhnONS : RonEnTC.llOWlCR.Cl^innf.n 038-99 0004-000 081-990043 000 Council President \.' ;. ".''-, CityClcrk Wcstln'nd Vlnnninjr Commission : r, wi'ikA.'r !t2^.J^r l\iMifh--A;- ,_J„ ...t_ Ml wmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 B3 WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Soave-Armstrong Schilk-Miloser Nunley-Bertovick Christopher Daniel Soave and Tim and Linda Schilk of Livo Jimmy and Edith Nunley of Linda Lee Armstrong were mar nia announce the engagement of Livonia announce the engage ried July 10 at Shepard of the their daughter, Lisa Anne, to ment of their daughter, Sandra Hills Lutheran Church in Lans Marc Alan Miloser, the son of Fay, to Justin Lee Bertovick, the ing by the Rev. Norman F. Burg Judy Jolliffe of Port Huron and son of Daniel and Sandra er Jr. Daniel Miloser of Holly. 'Bertovick of Livonia and Dave The bride is the daughter of The bride-to-be is attending and Rose Rouse of Redford. Mary V. Armstrong of Niles. The Schoolcraft College. She is The bride-to-be is majoring in groom is the son of Margaret A. employed by Meadowbrook Soave of Plymouth, education at the University of Insurance Group. Michigan-Dearborn. She is The bride is a 1991 graduate of Her fianc6 is a graduate of Clarks School of Electrology. Eastern Michigan University. employed at Marjo Plastic Inc. in The groom is a 1997 graduate He is a social studies teacher at Plymouth. of Michigan State University. Belleville High School. Her fianc6 is majoring in A September wedding is mechanical engineering at The couple received guests at a planned at Newburg. United Lawrence Technological Univer reception at Station 885 in Ply Methodist Church in Livonia. sity. He is employed at Osco Inc. mouth. They are planning a hon June. They are making their in Rochester Hills. planned at the Redford Baptist home in Canton. eymoon trip to St. Thomas in Olszewski-Scanlon An October wedding is Church. Barbara Olszewski of Livonia Donabedian- Nixon-Attwood and Donald Olszewski announce Warren and Virginia Nixon of the engagement of their daugh Pelegrino Canton announce the forthcom ter, Dawn, to Charles J. Scanlon, George and Lydia Donabedian ing marriage of their son, Scott the son of Jim and Maureen of Livonia announce the engage of Austin, Texas, to Linda Nixon Scanlon of Dearborn Heights. ment of their daughter, Jennifer of Austin, Texas, formerly of The bride-to-be is pursuing a Ann, to Joe Pelegrino, the son of Walpole, Mass. bachelor's degree in communica Wayne and "Mary Jo Pelegrino of He is a graduate of Westland tions at the University of Michi Farmington Hills. . John Glenn High School and gan-Dearborn. She is employed ..The bride-to-be attended St. Western Michigan University. as an administrative assistant Agatha High School in Redford for Ford Motor Credit Co. A late August wedding is and Michigan State University. planned in Austin. Her fiance' is a 1999 graduate of Henry Ford Community Col Her fiance' attended Wayne lege with an associate's degree in State University. He is employed business management. He is at Century 21 Realty. employed as a material flow ana . A July wedding is planned at lyst at Corrigan Air & Sea Cargo Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Lines. Church in Northville Township. A February wedding is planned at Dearborn Evangelical Covenant Church. Loschiavo-Lyon Rozek-Smith James and Barbara Loschiavo John and Joyce Rozek of Ply Stanko-Abraham of Livonia announce the forth mouth announce the engage Paul and Barbara Stanko of coming marriage of their daugh ment of their daughter, Melissa, Livonia announce the engage ter, Amy, to Noel Lyon, the son to Christopher Smith, the son of ment of their daughter, Shannon Thomas Lyon of Houston, Texas, Dale and Kathy Smith of Howell. Lyn, to Jeff Alan Abraham, the and Linda Lyon of Kennebunk, Maine. The bride-to-be is a graduate son of Beverly Abraham and Jim of Livonia Stevenson High Abraham of Westland. The bride-to-be is a 1990 jjrad^_ The bride-to-be is a graduate "tevenson High School and Ma4onna TTnivprnity. School, a-1994 graduate of West She works as a publications coor of Trenton- High Sehoorr She is~ employed by AAA in Livonia. ern Michigan University with a dinator at Home Building Work bachelor of science degree and a shops in Livonia. Her fiance is a graduate of Livonia Churchill High School. 1996 graduate of Cleveland Her fiance is a graduate of He is employed at the Capital State University with a master's Fowlerville High School and Grille in Troy. degree in speech-language •attended Washtenaw Communi An October wedding is pathology. She is employed as a ty College. He works as a collec planned at St. Edith Catholic speech-language pathologist at tion agent at CMCS of Brighton. Church in Livonia. St. John Macomb Hospital. planned at Universalist Unitari Her fiance is a 1987 graduate keting representative by the An October wedding is an Church of Farmington. of Midland High School and a Michigan Milk Producers Associ 1992 graduate of Western Michi ation. gan University with a bachelor A September wedding is of business administration planned at St. Edith Catholic Good food, great recipes ... read Taste on Sunday degree. He is employed as a mar Church in Livonia. The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center Presents a Tour of Germany to Explore deserve Exceptional Care Oakwood offers that care The NEW German The Oakwood Healthcare System is committed to helping Art & Architecture •'. children with special needs reach their maximum potential. That's why we've created a new and innovative service - the Program for Exceptional Families. We. Dynamic Future / offer comprehensive, coordinated family-centered care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired Historical Past disabilities and chronic, complex disorders. Services include: Development of Individualized ... Heafthcare PlanSj CoordinatJon of Healthcare ring wrth Primary Care Physicians. Collaboration with. School Personnel, Assessment of. Behavioral and Psychosocial Architecture, Support Needs, Provision of Family Advocacy and Liaison Galleries, & Artist's Studios with Community Service Agencies. Susan Youngs, M.D. Director of Program for . Exceptional Families NOVEMBER 9-17, 1999 RESERVATION SPACE IS LIMITED! For appointments, tours or more (248) 644-0866 x106 information, please call BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD 313-791-4335 ArtWdtffcjy 1516 SOUTH CRANBRpOK ROAD BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN 48009 Oakwood Healtticaro WWW.BBARTCENTER.ORG Center Waterworks Program for Exceptional Families Oakwood 21031 Michigan Ave SPONSORED BY Dearborn. Michigan THE OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS 48124-1922 "PWWWWdWW wmw 'BWI.W W »WP'g»WBMW!,W'JM'WMI»»'i»gWMWg^^J»'gHW^ B4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 YOU ft Wlf&t TO I VENTS IN AND AROUND t*N D ..*.*,& activities department, Franklin at (734) 721-0136 Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, (734)326-6537 Everyone is welcome. unless a trip or program is UPCOMING YMCA planned. Programs.include EVENTS ANGEL CARE speakers, films, celebration Angel Care, a volunteer of birthdays and weekly ANIMAL ADOPTION organuation, is looking for door prizes. There is a $3 The Dearborn Animal Shel volunteers to sew, crochet, FOR SENIORS membership fee for resi ter will have an Adoption knit, etc. blankets and HEARING CHECKS dents, $12.50 for nonresi Showcase 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. burial gowns to donate to Every third Tuesday of dents. Call (734) 722-7632. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Pet local hospitals for infants each month, a representa-' Smart, Ford Road and Mer who die. Contact Mary Pio- tive from Personalized CARD GROUP cury Drive in Dearborn, ntek for patterns and infor Hearing Care of Westland The Friday Variety Card '' For information, call Jill mation, (313) 534-6496. will check and clean hear Group at the Westland Friendship Center meets at Smith at (313) 441-3244 or VETERAN'S HAVEN ing aids free from 2-3 p.m. the shelter,at (313)943- by appointment only. Call 2 p.m. People play euchre, Veteran's Haven operates a pinochle, bridge, Uno, 2697, car, boat, camper and real (734) 722-7632 for more information. rummy and poker. Light TOWN HALL estate donation program. refreshments are served. Mayor Robert Thqmas has Donations are tax- NURSING HOME CARE Call (734) 722-7632 for scheduled his next Town deductible. For informal •__ A seminar on "Nursing information or just show up Hall meeting for 7 p.m. tion, calH73jU.7-28^5277~ Home Care and Your to play cards. The Friend Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Rights" will begin 1:30 p.m. ship Center is at 1119 N. Willow Creek Apartments Friday, Aug. 27, at the Newburgh. clubhouse, 1673 Fairwobd, Westland Friendship Cen off of Newburgh near Mar SCHOOLS ter, on Newburgh in West- MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE quette. land. The Friendship Cen The Wayne Ford Civic Residents may take their SCHOLARSHIP League schedules its senior APPLICATIONS ter-is presenting the semi concerns or comments to nar, which will feature meal for people 50 and the mayor and his adminisi Applications for the older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wayne-Westlaj Nida Donar of Citizens for tration during the forum. Better Care as guest on the first Sunday of each lolarship program Kudos: Honors were passed out at the fourth annual YMCA Sum- month at the league hall, RAILROADIAt are available at the admin nier Day Gamp Character Development Creativity Contest. Youth speaker. To sign up, stop at the front desk or call (734) .on Wayne Road two blocks.. interested can buy istrative offices of John ages5-i5:created artistic projects depicting caring, honestyi respect, south of Ford. Cost is $5 for and swap toys and trains Glenn and Wayne Memori 722-7632. Refreshments and responsibility. TheMayne-WestlandBm^ will be served. members and $7 for non- noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, al high schools. The pro received "most unusual*' honors, with the Dearborn Branch (now : members. The meal Sept. 26, at St's: Simon and gram is open to high school BOWLING FUN includes beer, beverages, Jude Church, 32500 seniors who live in Wayne merged with Wayne-Westlafid), lauded for''best portrayal of car- The Friendship Center dancing to Big Band music Palmer, Westland. For or Westland or attend ing^Thc Livonia,Bfianch, a two-time champion, garnered "best. Bowling League is starting and door prizes. Call (734) table registration, call Wayne-Westland schools. use of technology.'"The Aug. 10 event was sponsored and hosted by again. Orientation will be 728-5010. Norm at (734) 595-8327 5- The Junior Miss program Holiddy Chevrolet of Fafmington Hills. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 p.m. Preregistered awards the scholarships, 1, in the conference room at WORK REFERRAL tables are $12, tables at which are raised by dona the center, on Newburgh in Information Center Inc. the door, if available, are tions from local businesses. Westland. Beginners are refers workers to elderly $20. Admission is $2 per Criteria are scholastic nursery has openings for Little Lambs is a nonprofit, Westland Corps Communi welcome, and substitutes people who need help. The person, $4 per family. record, presence and com preschool classes for ages' nondiscriminatory ty Center starting Sept. 22. are needed. Bowling will program is for people inter posure, judge's interview, 18 months through 4 years. preschool. Call (248) 471- Volunteers are being begin 11 a.m. Wednesday, ested in providing trans physical fitness and talent. Tots class meets on 2077. sought who are interested Sept. 8. For information, portation, yardwork, Finalists advance to the Wednesday mornings, and GARFIELD CO-OP in tutoring children and call (734) 722-7632. housework, etc. Workers Michigan Junior Miss pro 3- and 4-year-olds meet Garfield.Cooperative adults 4-5:30 p.m. Wednes can specify the type of work AT THE Mondays and Thursdays. days and Thursdays. For DEHART VISIT they are willing to do and gram for additional schol Preschool offers programs State Rep. Eileen DeHart, LIBRARY arships. Stephanie Mead, a Parental involvement is for children 18 months to 5 Adult Literacy enrollment the communities they want required. Call Kelli at (734) or additional information, D-Westland, will visit Mar to work in. Call (734) 422- FRIENDS OF LIBRARY 1998 finalist, and Courtney years. It is at Cass Elemen quette House 10:30 a.m. Cagnon, a 1999 finalist, 513-7708. tary, 34633 Munger, south call Leau'Rette Douglas, 1052. The Friends of the William (734)722-3660. Tuesday, Sept. 7, to help P. Faust Public Library both successfully competed ST. MEL PRESCHOOL of Six Mile and west of DYER CENTER kick off festivities for The Wayne-Westland group meets at 7 p.m. the at the state level and par St. Mel Preschool, 7506 Farmington Road in Livo MOM'S MORNING OUT National Assisted Living second Tuesday of each ticipated at the America's Inkster Road, north of nia. Call (734) 462-0135. Children, agos newborn to School District's Dyer Week, Sept. 12-18. She will Senior Adult Center has month at the library, 6123 Junior Miss program in Warren Avenue in Dear BUILDING BLOCKS 6, and their mothers are discuss current legislation Central City Parkway. Call Mobile, Ala. born Heights, has morning invited to a Mom's Morning activities Monday through Building Blocks Preschool affecting seniors, state Thursday at the center, on (734)326-6123. Meetings For information, contact and afternoon classes for in Faith Lutheran Church, Out 9-11:30 a.m. every preparation for.Y2K and last about one hour and are Pat Hermatz at the Wayne both 3- and 4-year-olds. Thursday at Newburg Marquette between Wayne 30000 Five Mile, between will answer questions. The and Newburgh roads. Mon open to the public. Friends Lawn and Garden Center Registration has begun. Middlebelt and Merriman United Methodist Church, facility is at 36000 Campus also holds a book sale dur on Wayne Road, or call Call (313) 274-6270. on Ann Arbor Trail days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 in Livonia, has morning Drive; Westland. The pub p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts ing regular library hours at (734)721-5220. YWCA READINESS and afternoon classes for 3- between Wayne and New lic may attend. For infor the library. The YWCA of Western burgh, Livonia. Children and needlework at 9:30 SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S and 4-year-olds. A mation, call Sally Levay, a.m.; Wednesdays/Kitchen Wayne County Early prekindergarten readiness are grouped together by (734)326-6685. Suburban Children's Co-op ages in rooms with two Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 Nursery has openings in its Childhood School Readi class for 5-year-olds and a p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, ness Program is available parent/child toddler class caregivers per room. This TEA, FASHION 2-year-old toddler-parent program is an optional co Presbyterian Village West- arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a RECREATION class on Friday mornings; to 4- and 5-year-old chil for 2-year-olds are offered. . Hawaiian dance exercise dren. The YWCA is at Call (734) 421-7359 for reg op, with parents Working land will present a vintage RECREATION AND FUN 3-year-old class Monday once each month. Call (734) clothing fashion show and class will be 1 p.m. every and Wednesday mornings; 26279 Michigan in Inkster. istration information for Wednesday in Hall A of the A recreational get-together Call (313) 561-4110. the 1999-2000 school year. 422-0149. tea 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. for teens and adults who and the 4-year-old class on 12, at 32001 Cherry Hill, Senior Resources Depart are disabled is held the sec Monday, Wednesday and CHARTER SCHOOL FRANKLIN PTSA Westland. Reservations are ment (Friendship Center), ond Friday of each month Friday afternoons. Classes The Academy of Detroit- The Franklin High PTSA is required; call (734) 728- 1119 Newburgh. Instructor at the Westland Bailey run from September to . Westland, an seeking members. Member 5222. is Kammo Oris. Sign up at May. Parents are required HISTORIC the front desk or call (734). Center. Call (734) 722- entrepreneurial and busi ship is open to those who DINNER AND SHOW to help out at the school. ness charter school, serves care about the schools and PERRINSVILLE 722-7632. 7620: All classes are in the New- A trip to dinner and the kindergarten through sev community. Members need The historic Perrinsville play Titanic" is scheduled FIGURE SKATING burg United Methodist enth grade. The school not have a student in the Figure skaters interested one-room school opens to for Thursday, Sept. 23. Church on Ann Arbor Trail emphasizes a basic educa-i school. Price is $3 for stu the public 1-4 p.m. on the in USFSA Synchronized between Wayne and New Cost is $85. Arrive at the tion with business and dents, $5 for adults. last Sunday of each month Friendship Center at 4 (Precision) Skating to build burgh. For more informa entrepreneurial skills. The Checks should be made through September. People CLUBS IN Novi FSC and Westland tion, call April at (734) 522- p.m., eat at Three Brothers school offers a foreign lan payable to Franklin PTSA are welcome to come and Restaurant at 5 p.m., ACTION FSC joint venture teams.. 8469. guage class^ music and art, and sent to 31000 Joy in visit the r pvated 1856 Prior team experience not'/ en arrive at Detroit Opera WESTLAND ROTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM •a dress code and a comput Livonia 48150. / schoolhouse at Warren and House at 7:30 p.m. Play .necessary. This is an er lab withaccess to the Cowan roads, west of Mer/ The Westland Rotary Club opportunity to build skat The Wayne-Westland Com TUTORIAL PROGRAM starts at 8 p.m. Return to . meets 1271.5 p,m. Thurs munity School District has ' Internet. Call (734) 722- . riman in Westland. center at 11:30 p.m. Call ing and team skills while 1465 or (248)569-7787: A free tutoring program for. days at Joy Manor, 28999 . having fun. For informa ongoing registration for the students is offered at the WESTLAND MUSEUM (734)722-7632: Joy, east of Middlebelt in tion, c-fill Cheryl Gutowski preschool programs at Stot- LITTLE PEOPLES Salvation Army Wayne- The Westland Historical Westland. . tlemyer Early Childhood SENIOR CHOIR at (734) 427-0305., Livonia Little Peoples Co Westland Corps Communi Museum is open 1-4 p.m. A Friendship senior choir, and Family Development. op Preschool is now ty Centeri 2300 Venoy in Saturdays at 857 N7Wayne SWEET ADELINES BAILEY CENTER POOL Center, on Marquette Westland. The progtam,.4- under the direction of The County Connection enrollingfor the fall.in pro Road, between Marquette Robert Cassidy,-meets 9 The pool at Westland's Bai between Wayne and Wild- grams for 3- and 4-year- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and and Cherry Hill. Call (734) Chorus of Sweet Adelines ley Center is oh Ford at...••; wood. Programs include an olds. For more information, Thursday, is for students 326-1110. •a.m. Thursdays at the International is looking for Carlson. Regular hours are early intervention pro- v.. call (734) 422-1176. . ages 9 and older in Wayne, Westland Senior Resources women who love to sing. noon to.-3:3.0 p.m. and 4:30- FRIENDS MEET Department Friendship The group sings a cappella gram, Head Start, LITTLE LAMBS Westland and Romulus. It Friends of the Westland 7:30 p.m, daily. The outT Kids/Plus Preschool, a pre- will resume Sept. 22. For: Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, music in barbershop style. door pool is heated. Mori- Little Lambs Preschool, on Historical Museum meets 7 Westland. Anyone who Rehearsals are 7 p.m. primary impaired program Farmington Road south of information on participat p.m. on the second Tues day, Sept, 6, Labor Day, is and Sparkey Preschool. ing .or volunteering, call enjoys singing may join/ Tuesdays at UAW Local the last day. West Chicago in Livonia, is days of January, March, EXERCISE 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- Registration is 8 a.m. to accepting registration for •Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) For information, call (734) 722-3660. May, July, September and Musical Chairs is a new lariti. For more informa 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- the school year. Classes November at the Westland 722-7620. V 2660.: / - program from Jazzorcise tion, call Paula at (734) meet Monday-Wednesday- ADULT LITERACY Meeting House, 37091 995-4110. BELLY DANCE LIVONIA COOPERATIVE designed for exercisers Friday afternoons and An Adult Literacy program Marquette, between New older than 40. The program Learn basic technique and- The Livonia Cooperative Tuesday-Thursday morn is being offered free at the CHADD cultural aspects of Middle . burgh and Wayne roads. provides a low to moderate Nursery, a preschool for ings for 3-to 5-year-olds. Salvation Army Wayne- «. Call President Jim CHADD of Northwest Eastern dance in Introduc ages 3-4, is a;t9601 Hub workout for the older adult. Wayne County meets the tion to Belly Dance. Both bard. Parents learn with The exercise improves first Thursday of the traditional and modern their children. Enrollment strength, flexibility, bal month throughout the technique will be covered/ is limited. For information,, HIE a * 15;rH O A R f 0 R 1* ance, posture, coordination school year at the Livonia All ages and skill levels call Karen at (,734) 522- and cardiovascular Civic Center Library. welcome'. Classes begin 3714,:;' .//:. THe Observer Newspapers welcome Calendar /ferns. Items should'be from non-profit community endurance. It incorporates 32777 Five Mile. CHADD resistance exercises using Monday, Aug. 30, in West- groups or individuals announcing a community program orevent.PlcaseHypeorpririithe ihfor- is a nonprofit, parent- land arid last one hour. CHURCH PRESCHOOL rubber tubing and light based, volunteer organiza Contact Cedena at The The Westland Free /...7. motion below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, weights with walking and Livonia, Ml 48150, or by fix to 734-591-7279 Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday tion whose aim is to hotter Navel Academy, (734) 422- Methodist Preschool has jogging patterns. Wear the lives of individuals 1246. •'•.'.•• openings for 3- and 4-yeor- for the following Thursday's paper. Call 953-2104 if you have any questions. loose-fitting clothing and with attention difficulties. olcls in the morning arvd comfortable shoes. Light Chi 1.(313) 438-3099. afternoon sessions. The 7 Event: ' -• 7 weights and an exercise younger pupils attend T.O.P.S. Date find Time: mat are suggested, Robert VOLUNTEERS Tuesdays and Thursdays, . Cassidy is the certified Take Off Pounds Sensibly AftWTEDUVWa : other pupils on Mondays No. MI28, n support group Location: 7-/-7: . • Jazzcrcise instructor-. Sign for sensible weight loss, Marquette House assisted and Wednesdays. A Friday, up at the front desk at the iiving.facility, 36000 Cam enrichment class is also Telephone: '. meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Westland Friendship Cen at Good Shepherd pus Drive, Westland, seeks available. The preschool is ter of cnll(734) 722-7632. volunteers to spend time at 1421 S. Vcnoy, West- Addttlwlinfo.: . Reformed Church, Wayne With residents to provide land. Call (734) 728-3559,. TRAVEL GROUP Road and "Hunter in West- an activity or a onc-on-one The Travel Group meets land. Call Jackie at (7341 GARDEN CITY CGOP 12:45 p.m. every Friday in visit. Call Peggy in the , Use additional sh(ct ifnect'twry 722-7225. The Garden City Co-op the Westland Friendship . iMWI mmmmm mmmtmmmmmm UWIHMtWMJlWIWWWMWWWWII^^ mmii!i ?* *Mi The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 B5 In step: Dancers collect regional, national honors Dancers at Susie's Dance Pointe in Westland have plenty to celebrate after successfully competing in recent regional and; national events. They attended the Showstop- per national dance competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in July, which attracted 6,000 dancers from across the United States and Canada. The studio has 34 entries which received gold medals and top 10 awards at the nationals. Among them was an all boys group which won Best Male Group in tap dance. A team of boy and girl dancers from the studio also was one of the highest ranked groups among the seniors group and Good show: Performing "Jumpin'Jack" at nationals line competition in tap dance. were Courtney Stone (photo at left, back row, from left), The largest contingent was the Stacey Harrison, Lisa Hay, Teresa Soleau, David 41-member swing dance group Reeves, Sydney North (front.row, from left), Nicole that earned best production hon Burling, Sarah Roeder and Trista Phenix. Ranked as ors. Best Male Group for their performance of "As Long as The dancers, from Westland,. Canton, Livonia, Garden City, We're Dancin' " were David Reeves (top photo, from Novi, Nortnville, Romulus, Tay Belleville, study tap", jazz and Wayne Road, Westland. for fall classes, call the studio at left), Justin Steckle, Jordan Steckle and Lance Formo- lor^ Dearborn Heights and ballet at. the studio at 902 S. For information or to register (734)721-3400: lo. HEW VOICES to hold Steven and Sherry Glazier Charles and Frances Nagi of Redford and Sam and Connie birth of their son, Owen Robert of Belleville announce the birth Garden. City and Jeannette Parker of Westland. Great- Feb. 5 at Oakwood Hospital in of Alexandria Joy Oct 12 at Donohue of Birmingham. grandparents are Marion and Dearborn.. He joins a brother, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Peter and Michelle van Well Pauline Gardner of Redford, annual Block Party Adam, 2 1/2. Grandparents are Ann Arbor. Grandparents are of Redford announce the birth of Floyd and Helen Parker of Robert and Joanne Richter and Rex and Linda Combs of Van Wayne and John and Josephine A good way to celebrate the They were escorted by marching Dimitri Enny Dec. 31 at Provi Nelson and Bonnie Cosgrove, all Buren Township and Barb Hail- dence Hospital in Southfield. He Munger of Westland. spirit of Detroit is to bring a bands, the Detroit Mounted of West Seneca, N.Y. Great- er of Dickson, Term. Great- joins brother Tyler, 5, and sister Joseph and Andrea Craigie friend, bring the office or bring Police and Detroit Fire Depart grandparents are Marie Cos- your family to the Gilda's Club ment clowns. grandparents are James and Gabrielle, 2. Grandparents are of Garden City announce the T Virginia Saylors of Westland, Sandy and Gerald Smith of birth of Olivia Anne April 3 at grove of Hamburg, N .Y., and Metro Detroit sixth annual Fam Registration is $18. if post, and great-great-grandmother is Fowler. the Birthing Center of Garden Beryl MacDbrtald of Buffalo, ily Walk and Block Party Sun marked before Sept. 1, and $22 Josephine Sowa of Jonesville. George Smith and Amanda City Hospital. Grandparents are •'N.Y.' day, Sept. 26. thereafter. Children under age Bob and Diane Rousseau of Myers of Westland announce Jim and Nancy Craigie of Cali Jeffery Lee Hixson and The event will begin at Cobo are free. Entry forms are avail Westland announce the birth of the birth of Autumn Marie fornia and Richard and Cathy Terri L. Pack of Detroit Center in Detroit. There will -be able at D.O.C, Harmony House Jennifer Devon Dec. 17. She Smith April 1 at the Birthing Prince of Garden City. announce the birth of Skylar a 5K walking tour of downtown or by calling Gilda's Club at joins sister Amanda, 4 1/2. Center of Garden City Hospital. Christopher and Charlotte Patton P. Hixson March 28 at Detroit will start at 10 a.m., and r.248 > 577-0800. Families and the 1-mile indoor fun walk at Grandparents are John and Grandparents are Carla J. Fry , Teslak of Plymouth Township the Birthing Center of Garden individuals can also register at 10:10 a.m. The block party will Kathleen Moriarty and Fred and Howard Fry and Beverly Kirk- announce the birth of Paul City Hospital. She joins siblings. the Cobo Center on Sept. 26. Jeanette Rousseau, all of Red- patrick. Great-grandparents are Christopher April 7 at Provi start at 10:30 a.m. Registration Tiffmey Pack. 6, Caty Strother. Gilda's Club is a free, non ford. Great-grandparents are Yvonne Myers and James R. dence Hospital in Southfield. for the noncompetitive walk will Evelyn Rousseau and Grace and Smith. Grandparents are Edward C. 3. and Justin. Michael and be 8:30-9:45 a.m. in Macomb profit social and emotional sup Shawn Hixson, ages 8. 12 and 9 port community for men. women Charles Clomons of Clare. Tim and Heather Parker of Ingles of Saginaw and the late Hall of Cobo Center. and children with all types of Charles and Therese Nagi of Novi announce the birth of Har Joyce Ingles, John F. Teslak Jr. respectively. Grandparents are Last year, more than 3.000 cancer, their families and Livonia announce the arrival of rison Tyler and Keegan Ross of Livonia and Eunice Teslak of Pamela Young of Westland, participants of all ages raised William Ivan, born Feb. 8 in March 20 at Providence Hospital Lincoln Park. Larry and Peggy Novak of Gay- more than $200,000 for Gilda's friends. It is named in honor of Moscow, Russia. He joins a sister in Southfield. Grandparents are Nelson and Michelle Cos- lord and Robbie Hixson of Tav- Club Metro Detroit while taking comedian and former Detroiter Katie, 5. Grandparents are Larry and Barbara Gardner of grove of Canton announce the lor. a scenic stroll through the city. Gilda Radner. 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Pastor PRESBYTERIAN 5B V^RD — Two locations to serve you — Sunday School...... , 10:00 A.M. CHURCH • M H [H-ftkttr'rtityiwCUxi Morning Worship 11:00 A,M, LIVONIA A . CANTON 14175 Farmington Rd. .• H. 46001 Warren Road "ISW'Trlnrty-a 40000 Six Mite Road Evening Worship ..'...• 6:00 P.M. (N.oll-96) aWtkT (West of Canton Center) Year of Prayer "/uat weaf ott-275" Wed. Family Hour ...... 7:15 P.M. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • Sunday Worship 9:30 am Countdown to "2000" INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 11:00 am • Sunday SchooM 0:45 am Northvllle, Ml AUGUST 29th Sunday School 9:45 am , f* (734)414-7422 (734)522-6830 Visit our Web Sila aititipJAiym.ccaa.0du/-lcmcos 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd„ Plymouth 248-374-7400 YOUTH AWANA CLUBS 11:00 a.m. .Dr. Richard Freeman 5MitesW.of SheidonRd. Dr, Jamet N. McQuIn, Pnlor From M-14 tako Gottlredson Rd. Soutfi . 6:00 p.m. .Dr, Richard Freeman Wonhlp $*nlc9», DR RICHARD FREEMAN ST. PAIL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 734-459-9550 PASTOR Sunday School "A Church That's Concerned About people" 20305 Middletttlt urrvdi M 't i v.d^W:- Risen Christ Lutheran Dr. Wm.'C: Moore - Pastor ' Farmington Hills, Mich. 46250 Ann Arbor Road 8:30,10:00,11:30 A,M. 0 MSiWeit'ofshakton) 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service WORSHIP SERVICES Plymouth • 453-5252 ContemporarySorvlco Salurday Evening 6 pm. ,.,,. • 9:30 „ . 5403 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne, MI Worship Service 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. NEW HOPE (8ctw«n Mlthljan Atc.fr V»n Born Rd.) Sunday,Stoning 9:15 am Lifeline Contemporary Service 8:50-9:45 A.M. Bibie'Clasii Sunday SchopM'0:30' Pastor David Martin BAPTIST (734,728-2180 Huflh McWartin. Lay Minister 11:00 Traditional Service Bvnlng Sorvlca Pastor John W. Meyer • 474-0675 SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) mPM.InthoChapot CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERYED Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 fr 10:45 a.m. St. Michael Lutheran Church & School 8:00 • 9:30 a.m. Nurmttry Provldmd Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. 3»3 K>;r.JS PJ . Wiyc* 'ccrair cf ClerVsod 4 Htr..-.kni Sunday School (or All Ages Wednesday.Children, Youth & Adult Bible Study 7-00 -8oo p m H0SANNA-TAB0R (7341728-1950 LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday Morning Worship 8ervtces 9.S00 Leverne • So. Redford »313-937-2424 Traditional Services 8 & 11 am Rev. Lawrence Witto Contemporary Service 9:30 am WORSHIP WITH US - SUMMER SCHEDULE Sur.diy School (Cblldnn * AdulO 9-M 4 11 in Sunday Morning Wonhlp 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 pm Sunday'School A Adult Bible Cltn 9:00 a.m. Rtv Dr R«t CHRISTIAN SCIENCE EVANGRJCAJL LUIHHWN €VANCaiCAl ^^I^IH^Ii^A COVENANT First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth •.'. 1100 W. Ann Arbor Trait Plymouth. MJ Timothy Lutheran Church FAITH COVENANT CHURCH UNfTH>i Su.vJjy Serviic iO-.il)a m.' ^^w^w^^mw^-^ 14 Mite Recti arid Drake, Farmington Hills m*. '•••• Siindij'SclK-jcl lOVljnv 8820 Wayne Rd. \V{\Jr:\foir,£ Ttvnnxvny Meeting 7:V> p m. ' (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road) (248)661-9191 'RtMl'inij R<.MT> - 4 !5 S Him-y, Pl> mouth Livonia • 427-2290 M<,r< ASSfMBUES ...- .j-tto'V .«B^r -y-- -fr-* __-- ,^¥ - • • ,.-1-. p...*.! ,J^ ^....^.^-. a uMkaiUfa Mfim r NAR0IN PARR UKITE15 Reformed - Adhering to the- •^teySP^ METHODIST CHURCH Weilminstcr Confession of Faith 29887 Wesi Eleven Mile Boad • Just West of Mlddlebelt Wilding Healthy hmilies..." Brightmoor Tabernacle Presbyterian Free Church 248-476-8860 30025 Curtis Ava., Livonia 48154 r>m Farmington Hills 8:30 a.m. - CA»IMI Worahlp Assemblies of God • Galvih C Rate, Pastor oft Mitfcfefre f betvrten Six and Seven We 10:00 *.m. - Tradrtten*! Worship Sanday Services - I lam and 7 pm • Contemporary Worship • O^Twnlc Yoythft, Children's Programs :26555 Franklin Rd\, Southfield, Ml 1-696 & Telegraph • West of Holiday Inn..* 248/352-6200 Wednesday Bible. Study - 7pm Saturday - 6:30 p.m. ; Adulrtducation • ' S-M family Sunday School Hour * Wednesday 7:00 pm'Family Night." Pastor - Ktnntth MacUod - tel 313-421- 0780 Summer Sunday Worship .. ••'• Child-Care Provided at 8: JO 6-10:00 a.m. PAI;C^: Or. DTA-I Kkj,T^>, R«v, Tcoy* Arrxscn 10:00 AM - Pastor Calvin C.Ratz . Church School at 10a.m. ; " p_ i pi; jia mi _i| - *^^MaHPMIV! A God Who Visits Us R*v. Banjamln 8ohn»»cV first United Methodist Church Rav..Kath!««nOrolt , of Plymouth ,-.6:30 PM - Pastor Tom Elmore (ta.v.Jir>ae«rqu!it R«v. Rob*a Boujh I'if'.ii V I, iiM-'iut R The members of Faith Luther Roman Catholic Dialogue, spon an Church in Livonia are looking sored jointly by the Florida- Local Kids forward to the installation of the Bahamas Synod (Lutheran), the Rev. Robert D. Carr as pastor. Diocese of Florida (Anglican) and Will Have A The Rev. Robert A. Rimbo, the Diocese of St. Augustine bishop of the Southeast Michi gan Synod of the Evangelical (Roman Catholic). GREATSUMMERJ Lutheran Church in America, He alsq was involved in the will be preside at the 10:45 aim. planning for the LARC Dia Thanks to your Donations! worship service and at a rite of logue's annual Pre-Lenten Ecu Please donate your motorized vehicle directly to the Society installation Sunday, Sept. 19, menical Day of Prayer. of ST. VINCENT DEPAUL. We help 1,000 s of people through at the church, 30000 Five Mile Of the challenges before him job placement, food depots and children's .camps. We are Road, Livonia, as pastor of Faith Lutheran, one of the only charitable organizations that.seek Carr, who served as associate Carr said he "is.aware that Faith automobiles to support their own programs. This allows pastor and cantor (pastoral Church has an identity born of more proceeds to go to the needy. musician) at the University its rich history under the leader Lutheran Church and Campus Center in Gainesville, Fla., ship " of his predecessors. began his work at Faith Luther Two significant traits of that an on July 12. identity are that members, as an ft A minister for 21 years, he is a outgrowth of their gathering Society of graduate of Concordia Senior around the Word and Sacra College in Ft. Wayne, Ind., and ment, have lived a credible -wit St. Vincent has a master of divinity degree ness in Christian service to their from Christ Seminary-Seminex respective communities. de Paul in St. Louis, Mo. Together, as pastor and peo • Donation Is Tax Deductible A gifted preacher who is not ple of the parish, we can fashion • Airy Condition Accepted afraid of "tackling the thorny vital ministries for the 21st cen? issues" in his preaching, he New minister: Joining the Rev, Robert Carr (from left) tury built on the firm founda •Free Towing brings an extensive experience at Faith Lutheran Church are his wife Alexis and 1-(313)972-3100 and knowledge in the area of tions which have been placed," 1-(800) 309-AUTO (2886) church music. He is an accom daughters Aimee and Amanda. he said. plished organist, choral director Married, Carr and his wife for Furniture and Appliance Donations Call 1 (877) ST VlfSCtlHT and composer. background in ecumenical work the ELCA. He was a participant Alexis have two children, Aimee, Carr also brings an -extensive to Faith Lutheran, a parish of in the Lutheran-Anglican- 10, and Amanda, 8. o O RELIGIOUS NEWS BUYING A HOME? listings for the Religious News part of the St. Nicholas Ukraini Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Michigan linked to congregations should be submitted in writing an Catholic Diocese. For more Representatives will tour the in Mbulu. no later than noon Friday for the information, call (734) 458-7655. Mbulu diocese and meet with BIBLE CONFERENCE next Thursday's issue. They can FINE HONORED leaders, church members and Fair Haven Baptist Church be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, Congregation Beit Kodesh will community representatives, continues its fifth annual Sum Livonia 48150, or by fax at honor Nate Fine at 8 p.m. Fri sharing in worship and the work mer Bible Conference 7-8:15 (734) 591-7279, For more infor day, Aug. 27, at the synagogue, of partners there. Among the p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the mation, call (734) 953-2131. 31840W. Seven Mile Road, Livo partnered congregations are church, 34850 Marquette, West- COUPON BOOKS nia. Fine has retired after 32 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in land. The Rev. Wilbur Hurt, The youth of Westland Free years of service as a Sunday: Livonia with Daudi Lutheran evangelist from Indianapolis, Methodist Church-are selling School teacher. There will be a Church: Ind., will preach. Child care will Gold C, Entertainment and special kiddish following ser The Women of ELCA has be provided for children age 3 America's Residential Mortgage Source Westland Business Owners vices.' raised $40,000 to give to the and under. For more informa-. Association coupon books now women of Mbulu for the pur tion, call the church office at Our Commitment to You through Oct. 15. For more infor TANZANIA BOUND chase of a Land Rover to assist (734)728-4549. We will listen to your needs. Bishop Robert Rimbo of the mation, or to place an order, call in their ministries among the ICE CREAM SOCIAL We will provide dear explanations. (734) 729-2368. Southeast Michigan Synod of the people. The bishop will also pre Evangelical Lutheran Church in Congregation Bet Chevarim of We will leave nothing to chance. SPECIAL MEETING sent Bishop Yoram Girgis of Western Wayne.County is host We will provide a smooth mortgage process. Area Byzantine Catholics are America and 12 representatives Mbulu with $25,000 to assist of Lutherans in southeast Michi ing its Back to School Ice Cream invited to attend a 7 p.m. meet with the extreme plight of people Social and Family Picnic 2-5 ing Thursday, Aug. 26, at the gan will stop at Transfiguration in the area caused by years of Call today to schedule an'appointment with one Church on Pardee in.Taylor at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29. 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ADULT DANCE days and Wednesdays at New- school, youth group and 5 and Dodge is a graduate of Trinity St. Theodore Parish will have burg United Methodist Church, stars Ken Medema under play group'will be avail Evangelical Divinity School and a pre-Family Fun Day Dance 7- • 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, able. For further is a doctoral degree candidate in 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at and St. Paul United Methodist • Blind.since birth, Ken Mede "information,«all the CBC Hot biblical studies at the University the church, 8200 N. Wayne Church, 165 E. Square Lake ma has been writing songs and line at (734) 480-8880. of Michigan, - Road, Bloomfield Hills, and 7-8 performing them for more than - Road, Westland. NEW BEGINNINGS ' To arrange forchild"eare orfor Tickets cost $10 per person p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at 30 years'. . The Rev. Phil Seyrnour will more information, call Bonny and includes beer, setups and Nardin Park United Methodist One of the most talented '.discuss "Dreams, Visions and Romberg at (248) 349-7258. snacks. Food will be available at Church, 29887 11 Mile Road, . Christian singers/ songwriters, Images" when New Beginnings, SUCCESS SEMINAR a nominal cost. Music will be by Farmington Hills, the Michigan native will perform a grief support group, meets at 7 Men, have you been thinking the Sunrise Band, featuring Tai Chi is a complete and inte Saturday, Oct. 2, at St. Paul's p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at St. that there's got to be more to life "Elvis the King"»live imperson grated exercise which works all .Presbyterian Church in Livonia. Matthew's United Methodist than this? Are you under pres ation floor show?.3here also will of the body's systems deeply and The concert will begin at 8 Church, 30900 W. Six Mile, east sure? Do you often have the lin be a 50/50 raffle. gently, making it an exercise p.m. at the church, 27475 Five Mile. Tickets - $10 for adults of Merriman, Livonia. The pro gering feeling that something Tickets are available at the suitable for people of all ages and $3 for children age 5-12 - gram is for people suffering as just isn't right? parish office or at the door. For and conditions of health. are available in the church the result of the death of a loved The Success that Matters sem more information, call (734) 425- For more information, call the office. one. There are no fees. Anyone inar might be what you're look 4421. Taoist Tai Chi Society at (248) For more information, call the may attend any or all sessions as ing for. The seminar will be 332-1281. SPECIAL EVENING church office at (734-1 422-1470. they feel the need, For more offered at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. Evangelist David Ring of • Jeff Smith will teach Tai Chi information, call the church classes 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Medema began composing 10, and 8'a.mvto noon Saturday, Franklin, Tenn., will speak at 7 material for his work as a music office at (734) 422-6038, Marilyn Sept. 11, at Ward Presbyterian p!m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Cal beginning Sept. 20, in the Fel Wilkinson at (248) 380-7903, or lowship Hall of Nativity United therapist in a psychiatric hospi Church, 40000 W. Six Mile, vary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy tal. He now has a full-time per Rosemary Kline at (734) 462- Road, Northville. Church of Christ, 9435 Henry Road, Canton. formance schedule that takes Ken Medema 3770. The seminar costs $30 and Born with cerebral palsy, Ring Ruff Road, Livonia. Smith, who has been practic him throughout North America, BIBLE CLASS includes a continental breakfast provides a powerful testimony of Australia,.Africa and Europe. Medcma's disability has given ing Tai Chi since age 15, will Currently representing 16 at 7 a.m. For more information, how the love of Jesus Christ him a sensitivity to people who teach a Yang form of Tai Chi. His songs are like stories, denominations and 61 congrega call the church at (248) 374- transformed him from a victim have, in one. way or another, The class costs $20 for six weeks some humorous and others tions, the community Bible class 7400. to a visitor. Empowered by Jesus touching, and he uses musical been oppressed. His songs have and there is a limit of 20 people will resume weekly classes at 10 YOUTH RALLY Christ, he has overcome extreme styles ranging from classical to led his audiences into the streets per session. a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Ward The Rev. Jimmy Lawson of physical and emotional obstacles blues to sacred. Improvisation is of San Francisco to address the Evangelical Presbyterian Community Free Will Baptist to become a messenger of the For more information or to one of the many talents 'Medema needs of the homeless and to Church, 40000 W. Six Mile Road, Church in Westland will hold a Gospel. sign up, call parish nurse Ida shares with his audiences. Using Tennessee to discuss mining. Northville. Pre-class study youth rally at 7 p.m. Saturday, For more information, call Cal Reifsnyder at (734) 421-5406. just a few randomly picked notes Medema said he feels a press groups will meet at 9:30 a.m,. Sept, 11, at the church, 33031 vary Baptist at (734) 455-0022. LITURGY ON TAPE and words, he is able to create a ing need to tell the truth-. "If the The class takes' participants Cheery Hill Road, between TAf CHI CLASSES The Divine Liturgy of St. John new song and sing it on stage. time comes to write a song about through the Bible, chapter by Wayne and Venoy roads. The Taoist Tai Chi Society, a Chrysostom is available on Many of his songs are about (those things), I don't want to chapter, in eight years. 'Jimmy Mitchell will be the fea nonprofit charitable organization videotape, for $18 from Holy disenfranchised segments of not write that song just because Pam Dodge will begin her fourth tured guest speaker. Mitchell is is starting beginner Tai Chi Transfiguration Orthodox American society, people who arc I'll lose concert gigs," said Mede year, leading the study. She has youth pastor at the Sophia Bap classes at three locations, start Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile,. outcasts or alienated. Other ma. been on staff at Ward for 14 tist Church in Beckley, W. Va,, ing Monday, Sept. 13. Livonia 48152. songs deal with injustice. Visit Your Metro Detroit Mercwy Dealer. \\\ AftROK 1 f* r" r* I f Apollo •Jk. ' «* —mtt Jf'i - -« WIEimi I)! \RKOK\ m- Krutj Di i ROII Bolj Maxey -trpi 1 #£ [)1 I KOI I Park Motor **» I \R\ll\uTO\ Jack Dcmmcr i.\ki)i \ c in **? 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The presence men's competitive division last week And the Blazers have their sights set of All-Area honorable mentions Lisa end at the Red Hacker four-oii-four high as well. Balko and Kerstin Marshall should basketball tournament held at "We're returning a lot of experienced guarantee improvement on .last year's Schoolcraft Community College. players, so that's a positive," said •3-1.6 record. Members of the Madmen, who post Andrea Gorski, entering her fourth Wayne Woodard takes over for Matt ed a 5-1 record in the double-elimina season of building Ladywood into what Godfrey at Wayne Memorial. tion tournament, include: Larry Hart, she hopes will be a state Class A girls Second-team All-Area forward Mark Kalaj, John Kalaj and Mark basketball power. LaTonya Crawford has moved on to Skrelja, all of Livonia; along with "We're looking to win it this year," Wayne State but point guard Ericka Gorski said of her Catholic League Frank and Tony Gojcaj of Romeo. Davis transferred to Dearborn Heights Central Division Robichaud, which hurt. expectations. -'I think Woodard's cupboard is not bare, Holowicki cards 2 aces we're capable of doing though. And this is not a coach who it. just stumbled onto the court. Livonia native Mark Holowicki, son "If we can fill our "I've been away from girls basketball of Madonna University men's basket couple of question for 15 years," Woodard said, "so this' is ball coach Bernie Holowicki, carded a marks, I think we can uncharted waters. pair of hole-in-oiies within a span of a. do it. Hopefully we can "But I'm really looking forward to it. week.. .-win the Catholic And last year was the best JV team Holowicki, who carries a 3-handi- League and advance in Wayne has ever had." cap, carded his first ace Aug. 6 on the the state playoffs.'"' Tera Morrill Woodard had been coaching the 168-yard, No. 4 hole at Washtenaw Brash? Maybe, but Franklin Wayne Memorial boys junior varsity Country Club. He used a 7-'iron. who ever heard of fin since. 1994 and also coached the boys Holowicki shot 34 for nine holes. ishing first by shooting JV team from 1985-90. Just a week later (Aug. 13), playing for third place? * "It Will be hard to repeat what we did' . on the Tom Herzog Memorial Scram Ladywood finished, strong last year, last year," Lutheran Westland coach ble at Links of' Whitmore Lake, reaching the regional, finals to finish Ron Gentz said. "We were 15-1 and • 13-11. Tt lost in the Catholic League Holowicki aced the 152-yard, No. 14 won the Metro going away. The nearest_ playoff semifinals to Madison Heights T hole using an 8-iron. second-plac^jejui^4«id-sixtTJsses. Bishop Foley. And for good measure, the banker entz does not have a briefcas« This year Ladywood will hit the full of blues. What he has are some tal from Birmingham now living in hardwood running. ented basketball players who got plen Farmington Hills used a sand wedge Another area school that.sees itselil ty of playing time last season. from 110 yards out to eagle the No. 16 upwardly mobile is Westland John "In nine of our 15 wins we did not at Washtenaw (where he is a mem . Glenn.. ,.-- lead until the last 2*2 minutes of the ber).. The Rockets compete 'in the Western game," Gentz said, "and we won seven Lakes Activities Association, dominat ST.OT PHOTO BY TOH IUSUY of those nine by one or two points. ed in recent seasons by the Plymouth's "We were the Kardiac Kids. We don't Westland netter triumphs Salem and Canton. Hoop returnees: Melissa Harakas (left) of Livonia Ladywood and need to go througJi_UiaJ^a^ain^-U«t Jason Beydoun of Westland cap The Rockets have gone from being a Cheryl Fox (right) of Livonia Stevenson are veterans for their ame ones are here and that tured the Boys 14 singles title Aug. 22 zero to a .500 team under third-year respective teams. should help." at the Northville1 Parks and Recre coach Joel Lloyd, now looking to move Westland Huron Valley Lutheran ation Summer 1999 USTA Youth up another notch. Jjoznian._wiiQ-4^plfKT7srWavTie Henry. Evans transferred to Ferndale High has a rookie teacher and a rookie Tennis Tournament. . "I found out in mv_lirst yg^H^tist-hcrW" "I'm adjusting to them," Rozman School. coach, Kris Springstroh, from Martin Beydoun, an eighth-grader this fall tough this league is and how much it's said, "and they're adjusting to a new "That hurt," Balog said. "It's like Lutheran in New Ulm, Minn., where at Emerson Middle School in Livonia, respected," Lloyd said. "Last year we style of coaching. starting all over. she majored in physical education and had. as a goal to make the Western was also selected to play in the Mid "They have great attitudes and work "But our kids worked hard during played a lot of intramural sports. Lake playoffs, the top eight, and we ethic and they're very open to what I'm the summer in team camp. They're a Huron Valley Lutheran has dropped west 12s Zone Team Championships just missed. July 26-30 in Indianapolis, Ind. He trying to do. We'll see when we get out hard-working bunch. I look for us to be down to the lower division of the Michi ""We had a couple of'off games in our there, but so far I like what I'm seeing successful." gan Independent Athletic Association will also participate'at the Detroit league schedule. I told the girls we at practice." Balog is hopeful his team has enough this year after taking a beating in the area USTA Training Center during can't afford an 'off night in our league Bad news hit the Livonia Churchill depth to pick up the slack. upper division for a couple of years. the 1999-2000 season. • — ever! program in threes. "We'll need some baskets off transi Springstroh feels this will help. Beydoun is coached by Phyllis Nel "We went to team camp," Lloyd said. "I lost three of the five players I was tion," he said. "We have to be aggres Jamie Clark is in her second season son of Livonia, "This summer we got extremely banged figuring were coming back," Patriots' sive on the boards and work hard. at Livonia Clarenceville. trusting the up and it gave me a chance to examine Coach Dave Batog said. "There's not going to be anybody on Trojans can improve on a two-win sea my bench." Forward Kristin Leszczynski did not our schedule we can walk into a gym son. The Trojans should be a.better Twisters upended 10-0 A team with a good bench is Livonia come out, point.guard Karen Kramer is and expect to beat." conditioned team. The Wayne Country Twisters felt Stevenson. concentrating on soccer and center J.C. Livonia Franklin's Gary Warner will See eaps.ule summaries, C2. Saturday to the host Lorain (Ohio)^ i^vThe Spartans have a new coach, Amy Steelmen, 10-0, in a Northern Divi sion machup in the Lake Shore Foot ball League. The loss drops to the Twisters to 4-.. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER PREVIEWS 1 on the season, Through three quarters it was a scoreless deadlock as the Twisters' defense held the Steelmen in check with three quarterback sacks, two interceptions.and!forcing five punts. The Steelmen ran just 33 plays dur ing the first 52 minutes, but scored with eight minutes remaining on a Eller returns for Spartans 56-yard TD pass as defensive back Ron Andrews (Ypsilantr),lost his foot ing during his coverage. Lars Richters knows-all about high some of the most exciting opportuni On. the ensuing kicltoff, the expectations. ;•.',• '•-"..-'•'•' ; V- ties for himself and fof.the team." .; Twisters' Billy Starr fumbled at his lie's played wjth thorn, had them •'Eller, who had 18 goals and 15 and coached with them. ••>'' V ;- assists, was the only junior on last own 27 oh a play that the Wayne , Arid when you coach boys soccer at season's All-Area first team. But a Countycoach frig staff-protested-.. Livonia Sfevensoh, you'd better have teammate, midfielder Mike White, . The Steelmen then put it away with lofty goals. It goes with.the territory. . was one of three juniors on the Sec •a 47-yard field goal. : Richters: took over, the.tradition- ond team." '.'-' . - "• ...;•'',"; ;;•:•' . The Twisters, who lead the North l ich Spartan program last season . Stevenson will face strong chal ern Division, return to action at 3:30 and coached it to a 17-2 record. lenges in the WLAA from its chief p.m.. Saturday to take on the Lima Was it good enough? Yes and no. competition over the years— Ply (Ohio) Thunder) at Academy of It was superlative enough to cap-, mouth Salem and Canton. Detroit (old Inkster Cherry Hill High ture tiu> toughest soccer league in the Tradition plays a major part in the School). Concessions and restrooms htate, the Western Lakes Activities Livonia Churchill program, too, The will be available. Association, but it didn't take Chargers are a threat to win the Stevfcnson to the state finals. > WLAA division or overall crown Stevenson, added \\\e state district nearly every year, also. Hockey officials seminar crown to their already crowded tro They no doubt will"be so again with .'USA Hockey District.IV will hold a phy case, where it pales next to the Reid Friedrichs taking over for Chad Campau. Friedrichs inherits a team referee training seminar for first- and MX boys state championship trophys. coming off an 11-6-3season. second-year officials from 9 a.m. to 1 Richters, a former, Yale University standout and Detroit Rocker, played The former Michigan State goal '.•p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Farm on a couple wf those Stevenson sUftc keeper and All-Stater at. Ann Arbor ington Hills Ice Arena. . ' ihamps. The Spartans have also- ^ Pioneer has the credentials as a play TJiis seminar is geartetl towards been 'r'unnersiup three times since er and coach to keep Churchill's tra improving basic officiating skills. Par-: 1982. ••..'-.;: .'. .-••' •"., ' ' dition current. ticipnhts will receive classroom as But in Division rcgionals,.Steven •"Livonia Franklin expects to- be Well as ori-ico instruction during game son was ousted by nemesis Plymouth vastly improved under }if th -year conditions, This seminar is not a Canton', a team it defeated en route coach Dave'Hebestreit. Senior Ross requirement to become a USA hockey to the WLAA title: ' Bohler and Ryan Kracbt lead the official. That's a memory that no doubt will way along with junior midfielder' Pre-registralion is mandatory for serve as.a motivator this year. Mike Vega. the first 50 applicants, along with a Richters will build around two- "For the. first time since I've beim . $5. ''..:;. time All-Area selection Tom Eller,.a here, we have 11 starters who play. If interested in attending, call (734) forward. * club soccer, which is promising for 421-4468 or e-mail "We've set some challenges for me,'' tlcbestreit £aid. Tin looking forward to this year because I.feel we [email protected]. him," Richters said. "He lias the abil ity'to make the decision on how hard have technical skills at every posi tion." . . ." •' '•; • To submit items for the Observer snfY r-iioio BY U'RYAN MI MI HI. he wants to work and how good he Lutheran Westland might be Divi Sports Scene, write to; Brad Emails, wants to be. Heads-up player: Livonia Franklin's Ross Holder, a senior "He's as 'dynamic a' playei as there sion IV in soccer, hut the Warrior* 36251 Schoolcraft Hood, Livonia, Mi. defender, returns for the Patriots, who hope to improve on is out there, aren't afraid to play anybody. 48150; or send did fax to (734) 5.91-. "Last.year, in high school,' he made" ^^^-j-^Y^jgg-^^^ 7279, their 7*11 2 record, : j > •yi*rt**>-t?*!*+a^>« |-*-^--»»»r* <9Mvw,r^ mt^mmmm ^^M^^^^^Ai^^MMMMMA^g^M^MM^AttMMMMi^M^AMMgttMi '* •»n^^^^^^w* • • • < •"• i"w^^^^^i^^P^I^P^^WM«^V C2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 '""•" ' mn.»i>-.i.nn, CAPSULE OUTLOOK OF GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS jwamtt •mtpf+imi PUBLIC NOTICE LIVONIA CHURCHILL "We'll play hard and see what happens." Season .opener: 7- p.m. Tuesday* Aug. Lcagiio affiliation: Metro Confererkco. HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE Head coach: Dave Balog, seventh year. LIVONIA STEVENSON 31 at Flint Powers Catholic. Season opener: 5:30 pjn. Monday, Aug. 30 vs. Canton Agape Christian at The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will League affiliation; Western Lakes Head coach: Amy Rozman, first year. : Titles won last year: Class A district conduct an accreditation survey of Heartland Health Care Center - Activities.A$sociation (Western Oivision). League affiliation; WLAA (Lakes Divi champions. Plymouth Christian Eagle Kickoff Classic. University on Sept. 28,29, and 30,1999. Season opener: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, sion). .. Last year's overall record: 13-11 (dis Lost year's overall record: 2 19. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the organization's compliance Aug. 31 at SouthTield Lathrup. Season opener: 7:30 p.m. .Tuesday, trict championship), Notable losses .to graduation: Danielle with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey Last year's overall record: 10-11. Aug. 31 at Milford Lakeland. • Notable losses to graduation: Erin Hay- •Sledz, Kristtna Skrela. results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which Notable losses to graduation*. Stacey Last year's overall record: 12-10. den (second team All:Area); Elena Leading returnees: FeliciaHemandez. accreditation should be awarded the organization. Supanich (playing at Albion); Kersten Notable losses to graduation: Svehtickas, .Carly Queen. Jr. F. 5-A; Jennifer Kennedy, Jr. F. S2; Jes Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues Conklin (playing soccer at Western Michi Stephanie Dulz, Jen Peltier, Becky Smith, Leading returnees: Michelle Harakas, sfed Kennedy, Jr. F, 5-2; Rachael , and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone gan);'Lauren Ruprecht (playing basketball Leading returnees: Cassie Ehlendt. Sr. Jr. F, 60 (third team All-Area); Melissa believing that he or she.has pertinent and valid information about such KoernKe. Sr. G, 5-5; Marjeta Krekelezaj. and volleyball at Schoolcraft). matters may request a public information interview with the Joint G/F, 5-10,; Cheryl Fox, Sr. G, 5.6:; Lind Harakas, Jr. G, 5-8;.Liz Obrecht, Soph. C, Jr. C. 5-7.; Lora Baeske, Soph. G, 5 6; Leading returnees: Meagan Sheehan, say Gustek. Jr, G. S6, (fourth team All- 6-1; Kristen Barnes, Sr. G. 5-7: Kristen Commission's field representatives at the time of the survey. Information Both Marto.v. Soph. G, 5-l;'Mandi Court presented; at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the Sr. G, 5-7; Stacey Selleck, Sr. F, 5-7. Area); Katie King; Sr. G/F, 5 10; Kate Douglas, Sr. F, 5*9; Ltz Oliver. Sr.' F, 58: ney. Soph. F. 56. accreditation process. Requests for a public information interview must be Promising newcomers: Dana Thomson, LeBlanc, Sr. F, 5-11; Melanre Leaga, Sr. Allison Raub. Sr. C, 6 0; Brianna Watson, made in writing and should be sent to the Joint Commission no later than Promising nowcomers-: Heather Baui: Jr. G, 5-4; Stephanie Doyle. Jr. G.'5-4; G, 5-5; Abbey" Schrader, Jr. G, 5-7; Mary Sr. G, 5-7! five working days before the survey begins, The request must also indicate Fr. G, 50. the nature of the information to be provided at the interview. Such requests Marsi Phillips, Sr. F, 5-7; Katie Paulson. King, Jr. G/F, &8. Promising newcomers: Jen Hunley. Jr Clark's 1999 outlook: "J think we have should be addressed to: Jr. F, 5-0; Kristen Barry. Sr. F. 5-8; Promising newcomers: Katie Beaudoin, f, 5-&; Kathy Day, Jr. F, 5-9; Nicole Watts. Danielle Bushey, Sr. F, 5-8: Rochelle K.ar- Fr. G/F, 5-9: Ruth Sventickas, Fr. F. 511: a better concept of the game. Our goal is Division of Accreditation Operations Jr. G, 5-6; Lindsay Rayburn, Jr. G, 57; Kel- to have all the necessary skill to win. We Long Term Care Service Team nesky, Jr. F. 5-6: Kate Hogan, Jr. C, 5-10; |ey Hutchins, Jr. G. 5:7; Kelly Zielinski, Jr. Jana Beumel, Soph. G, 58. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Deanna Deroo, Soph. G. 5-5; Meagan Sav F, 5-8; Christina Lewis. Jr. F, 5-9; Katie Gorskl's 1999 outlook: "Were losing have some, but not alt. One Renaissance Boulevard age, Soph. F, 5-5 (transferred from Lady- Drews, Jr. F, 6-0. our point guard, so right now we're trying 'Things are a lot different this year. Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois G0181 wood). Rozman's 1999 outlook: "We have a to find somebody to replace her. Right We've conditioned for two months and The Joint Commission will acknowledge such requests in writing or by Bafog's 1999 outlook: "It's going to be really deep bench this year, so I'm now. that's our biggest question mark. everybody showed up. We're more p ttrpvumnniv No"m«r.' 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Wayne et Rornvfu*. 7 |>.;IT>,;'..-: .-.'•-. field, Mo. to finish fourth in the left-hander who is capable of "doing a bit of every Thompson also connected for But when you're talking about a team that posted cWt*ood at Qa«3»nCity, 7 p.m. ASA Class A Nationals with a 6- an in8ide-the«park homer on a a 12-27 overall record, that news isn't exactly all thing — setting, passing, hitting and middle ..ThUftton at Wdio* Run, 7 p.m. '-. 2 record. ? block." Teeters plans on using her as a primary diamond which featured 250-foot bad, pjB^rtwh at' Stevenwrt, 7;30 prh. '-.. Four Daly players earned ASA passer and right-side hitter. ; ' tantoni«.Ypsifahtt, 7:30 p.m. :. fences. However, replacing Megan McGinty (from Livo ; Women's All-America honors. Lauren Ruprecht (Livonia Churchill), who . . PyH/NorthflmatSatem, 7:30p.ff). Coiicordia College pitcher. Car nia Churchill), who is now playing at Lincoln 1 Third baseman Dawn Thomp stands 6-foot, adds size up front, something the •'Novi at' Farmtrtgton, 7;30 p.m.. :. .= rie Knight (Lincoln Park) tossed Memorial University (Harrogate.Tenn.); Donna ; son, a four-year player at Cen Ocelots lacked last season. A middle hitter, Rosovitie at. N. FafiTilngton. 7(30 p.m. ; a three-hittejr as Daly downed Logsdon, who's at University of Michigan-Dear tral Michigan University, earned Teeters said Ruprecht "always played hard" and .• 0*fOfcf«i(9/{is6n, 7:30p.rn.\.j ':' Capitol Credit Union of Wiscon born; and Melissa Plave won't be easy. HaJ-perSVds. at ClatericevW?, 7:30 p.m,. first-team honors, while former that she "runs good quicks in the middle." sin. ; University of Michigan pitcher But SC coach Tom Teeters believes he has all Kristina Chavez (Farmington Harrison) didn't • '-'• Stttuftf«y, At«.2S,;- Holmes followed with a four- the proper pieces; putting them in their proper ; MllcartTvet 8t Luth. W'«d, 1 pjrii •;; Kelly Holmes (Plymouth Canton) play her final year in high school, but did play for : hit, 3-0 shutout of Great Lakes places will be the key in turning that record '.':•.': St. Agatha ys; POft Sini.lw'. : and U-M freshman and All-Big Teeters' SOVA squad. A left-side attacker, primary x Regional powerhouse Green and around. • • 'atRU'sKrah FfeW, Ip^rn. -. Ten catcher Stephanie Volpe passer and setter, the 5-4 Chavez has great arm RwJlofd CC vs..A^. Piooeer : (Plymouth Salem) were named Gold Concrete of Green Bay, "We don't have an easy schedule," Teeters speed which should help make her an effective .'-.': et Poirtiac SiNerdorw, 7p.m. .-. • Wis. (last year's fourth-place fin explained, "and I don't plan on changing it, What : ; to the second team along with back-row hitter. v..'"'''-.' . BoyiswxtR first baseman Julie Liljeberg isher). ' we want to do is improve our record and our stand The 5-10 Nicole Boyd (Livonia Franklin) joins ;o,FAtoy,Ai*;a7 '•' With Tina Kinney (CMU) on ing in the league," (Western Michigan). Ruprecht and Maloof in strengthening SC's block >-'•• ThiKstcin^^v$! Jofwi Giefxi: •,'. Daly lost its first game in the the mound, Daly overcame the Simple enough goals. Realizing them may not be ': .'st Btti.CrsekPafK, i:iop.m; ing. 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Salem 3): This Is a big game in the Metro Con Don't tell me it's football sea I say play arueight-gairie regu stant, the prediction race will time leading rusher Reggie Spearmon (4-5): No more Belleville on the season ference. Both made the playoffs a year son already, a week before Labor lar season and let everybody in not change. with the likes of new tailback Eric /ones, card for Rocks coach Tom Moshimer, who a.go. Harper Woods has gone four straight Day weekend? . - for one last shot. Yours truly finished strong along with Ben Harris, Jake Tharp. and was a big proponent of the newly expand times, but lost to Uniorwilie-Sebewaing in last year, correctly picking 27 of In case you're counting, the Good thing the weather has Dave LewandOivski. Glenn beat the Cardi ed playdff system. Port Huron Northern the first round last year, 500, in Class C. the final 28 games to beat the expanded playoffs now make it.a been cooperating so far with the nals a year ago, 24 6. PICKS: Glenn roars won its last five games of 1998 after los Clarenceville will miss all-time leading downtrodden Irishman, better 14-week season, so if you're Red- reduced training camp schedule. out of the^ate. ing its first four- Defensive end Duke rusher Walter Ragland. but new coach known as Dan O'Meara (no rela Campbell came be dominant. Northern's, ford Catholic. Central and Farm- But what if temperatures soar Wayne ^-5) at Romulus (10-1), 7 p.m.: Greg Hudkins. has a pair of gems in Scott tion to the golfer Mark; that's for offense appears ready to catch up with ington Hills Harrison, the two- back into the 90s? The Zebras started out hot in 1998, win ' Wion and Tim Shaw. Harper Woods beat sure). ning four of their first five before dropping the defense. PICKS: Despite heavy con time defending state champions You could see a lot of yellow Clarenceville in last'yWr's matchup. 35- The final totals for 1998 if you their final four. .It will be a young Wayne struction zones, the trip is well worth'it in their respective Classes (AA hankies flying Friday night with 6. PICKS: Harper Woods establishes hadn't forgotten — Emons, 103- team for sure. So it's good that Romulus, for Northern. and A), you make plans for five teams only given three weeks to itself. rounds of playoffs instead of prepare. 27; O'Meara, 100-30. a Class A regional finalist a year ago, Novl (5-4) at Farmlngton (6-3): New What's in store for Week No. 1 graduated All-State running back Freddie lights, high expectations and a quality four. But one thing remains con- SATURDAY'S GAMES of 1999? Russell. PICKS: Romulus grounds the opponent are. staring in the face of the (all at 1 p.m. unless noted) Let's give it a go and roll the Zehras. host Falcons, who are expected to chal dice (not at the new MGM, D.H. Crestwood (0-9) at Garden City (2- lenge for the takes Division title in the please). 7), 7 p.m.: The Cougars clobbered winless WLAA. Novi. won't, be a pushover. The Wyan. Ml. Carmel (3-6) at Luth. West- Crestwood in last year's season opener, Wildcats have a talented split end in 62. land (0-9): Mount Carmel did not fare well FRIDAY'S GAMES 38 8. This year's Cougar squad will rely ' 195-ppund Pat Muston, who averaged 21 In the Catholic League's D-Section. while (all start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted) heavily on quarterback Rob Hudson, who yard.S per catch, along with quarterback Lutheran Westland went winless in 1998. will give GC a more diversified attack. Mitch Maier. Novi won last year's Coach Gary Kamin has a thin roster, but E, Catholic (2-7) at Bishop Borgess (5- The primary runner is tailback Josh Fee, matchup. 38-7. but had to give back the returnees Josh Moldenhauer. Charlie 4), 4 p.m.: Football feturns to Appleton PICKS: The Cougars Start out 1999 feel win after using an ineligible player. Hoeft and Andy Moldenhauer give the Street (in the shadowy of Detroit Diesel} ing good. PICKS: Farmington doesn't disappoint the Warriors some offensive punch. PICKS: BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING as the speedy Spartans look to improve Red. Thurston (S4) at WKlow Run (2- home fans, Mount Carmel spoils the Warriors' open • Licensed on last year's mark. Borgess drilled 7), 7 p.m.: The Eagles do not have Scott Rosevllle (1-8) at N. Farmlngton (1-6):. er. Master Plumber Detroit East Catholic 40-12 a year ago. Genord (Indiana) to carry the load and The Raiders will also go under the home St. Agatha (7-3) vs. Carsonvllle-Port •Ceramic Tile PICKS: Borgess wins the opener. they don't have a home field this season lights for the first time. Their only victory Sanilac (0-7): The Aggies reached the Installed Llv. Churchill (2-7) vs. Redford Union either. The Class B Flyers have only 18 was a forfeit win over Orchard- Lake St. playoffs a year ago only to lose to-Peck, Quality Materials (9-1), 7 p.m. at Kraft Field: The Panthers players, but they have a.good one in tail Mary's (actually a 420 toss at the Ponti- 2814. Dan Boulter, a 6-3. .180 pound and Workmanship were bigger, faster and stronger than nine back Josh Allison (6 1, 185). The Eagles ac Silverdome). Roseville is led by 61, sophomore, will be the key whether he's of their 10 opponents a year ago. reach counter with fuilback/inside .linebacker 175-pound quarterback/free safety Kevin at quarterback or running back, Port Sani ing the playoffs for the first time ever. Brian Reid. PICKS: Flip a com; it's McClelland, along with linebackers Eric lac, trying to revamp its program, scored Several key.players were lost, but senior Thurston again. Fox and Steve Gatto. They will also install only three touchdowns ail of 1998. Mike Macek (6-1. 214), who rushed for Dearborn (9-2) at Uv. Stevenson (5-4): a new 4-3 defense against the Raiders, PICKS: The Aggies are off and running. 1.389'yards, and new quarterback Dave Stevenson took trie opening drive and who will use a variation of the Wing-T. Redford CC (12-0) vs. A.A. Pioneer (6- 8rown could give Churchitl more marched down the field and scored, only PICKS: Roseville is slightly better, 3), 7 p.m. at Pontlac Silverdome: No more headaches. The Chargers will put 31 to lose 19-7. There's no more C.J. Kreger Oxford (9-3) at F.H. Harrison (13-0): > V- Rogowski, Lusky. Brzezmski. so what's a seniors on the field, led by lineman Mike and Colin Wilkinson to contend with, so The Hawks were the superior team last FREE ESTIMATES coach like Tom Mach to do? Don't worry. Gaura (6-3, 326) and QB John Bennett. the Sp3rtans. returning a slew of talented year, beating Oxford twice — 480 in the the Shamrocks, have 69 varsity players Visit Our Full Kitchen and PICKS: Macek gives RU the edge. skill players, should be on a more level sesaon opener and 48-7 in the state semi and some veterans to build another .-.-, w^&xfc* Bath Showroom Uncoln Park (4-5) at Uv. Franklin (1-8), playing field this time around. Dearborn's finals. Oxford is led by one of the top line strong nucleus around including Mike 7 p.m.: The Railsplifters downed the top returnee rs lineman Scott Golem. men in the state. 6-4, 261-pound two-way NB Morris. John Kava, Matt Loridas. Steve (Same location since 1975) Patriots 190 in' last year's opener, but PICKS: Stevenson looks very formidable. tackle Eric Ghiaciuc. who is high on the Dominguez and Jeremiah Hicks, Pioneer, 34224 Michigan Avenue this coutd be a more even matchup. Ply. Cantor? (3-6) at Ypsllantl (6-3): lists of Michigan and Michigan State. He •*L was also a runner-up in the Division II which returns. 15 starters, won its last six USSWAVV Wayne, Michigan 48184 Franklin quarterback Joe Ruggiero can Ypsi. coached by Dan Brown, moves up to put zip on the ball, the key question is the Mega Red this season after being in state-wrestling tournament as a heavy games of 1998 and should be a playoff weight. Brian Nelson is the only returning contender. Running back Steve Shiprvtan 1-44 whether he'll get enough protection. the Mega-White. 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Derek Gismondi, Jr. MF; Corey Darin, Jr gab GK -first team All-State. Division IV); Jason we had a team, so our stmofs are the o.ni, • 'If H«»d coacft: Reid Freidn'chs, first season. Notable losses to graduation; Sergio. sweeper-MF, Jeff Shelby, Sr- F: Ma:t Trus "Th.; tii.'.j.i.r.c. '/M^S a/j Teasdale. Kstn Davis, Sr S, Ryan Noel, Sr. M8; Brian ones who have any high school expe Sr.Mf. trade hirn for anybody. He's the Midwest tions this year. Maybe we'll be better on Leading (t-tumees: *-t-,o- T.ptc'. .<. GK er>t to be just as competitive-as we were League affWatlon: Catholic, League Ct-" 1 Promising newcomers: Brian Emric-k, Fr. Olympic Development Player for the '82 counter attack. MF. ^-v. b::::-.:-- Si L> ' V -,e rJs-.-. Sr \ a J. year ' trat Division). Def.; Ricky Strain. Sr. Def.; JusimParii,- year last year he just got caught-playing "We don't have a lot ol depth, so ive nave Def : '^.; :'e. Or-.:, S' V -' J -.- >-.:' :001. jr 'We're gomg to need some games We Season opener: 1 p m Saturday a- B- cnowski. Sr. Def.; Jamie Snook's, Jr. MF. bemnd another good goalie in Suchara.-' to keep doivn mjunes. Last year v.e nad 1-* T',11 r.a.e some people at new positions than Rr.ervie^. Gabnei Richard. guys vyho had injuries." v Freldrlchs' '99 outlook: "At the start of 'Maineiia is underrated. Season I'm very Promising newcomers: •". •:• •. arg . So:;•*"• !hcy''na*e played in the past So we need Notable losses to gran: Kevin G«jfi*i WAYNE MEMORIAL \'c trar-sTfr. TO- ...ji.i-r'f. • Jo;: S"-^-cn. so'ne tin,e. together. , £;i .the season, one of the hardest schedules evcited about. I think we have a good team •first-team.'AH-Area nkdfieid&rc Gavin Wais'' &s on.'paper, but as you know fn high school Head coach: L'arry Brenner, fifth season. Sopn. f-MF. Jd'rfs'L"- S::&'; De(. ."One thing we would like to improve is fve seen. Start te play as a team. V/e're and Andrew Kogut. going to try to keep it simple. Schedule help soccer that doesn't mean anything. We'have Last year's overall record: 7-7-2. McCoy's 99 outlook: '-''". fc-\>r. .-,ho the abtity.to control time and space a idtle Leadlngjeturne.es: Pat Griffin. Sn Mf benefit us m the long hay). Play as hard as a good senior class and I hope they can League affiliation: Mega Confertr-ce 'Blue i; d.CG fr.jr ,(;)'-•, r-.- -\ .-'• y . ;. • • r e :T ', c:VS- s- C't if can 1 * **^; Soccer from Ct Coach Rich Block's team has gone to the regionals two years in a row and he feels it has the talent to. get-there again, : Itrcouki be luughc-r this, year, though, because Block found out 'through the Internet that his team has been placed in the „p^3,,| "•-... same district "as Ann Arbor pow erhouse Greenhills. Also in the same district arc Southfield Christian, the season opener which handed Lutheran Wcstland one of its four losses last year in the season-starter. and Plymouth Christian. It took the Warriors overtime to subdue the Eagles last year. That district will be held "on Southfieiri Christian's bonu- turf, as. will the regional. v Westland John Glenn has I- made steady improvement under SIQNINO the gmdnnce.of Je-rry Poniatows- includes security dopOSft \ IWrebon are enrtra) ki, how in his fifth year. The F-.ir.ts ,)te f,it »•". And furt is if you want a truck that knows how t> IWfci «tMnt yoo w«nt the Chevy' Stfverado It s The Truok. R- Rockets were 7-8-3 last year and CompTire Sitv^r.tdo with a V6 wgine to Ford or OodQft. tl pora heedroorn end legroonV than Ford F 150 hope to move up another notch of Doxioe R»n> 1500' Another fact You can gat «11 OUghoM frart*e ever put under a Chevy Truck this year. fvViybi' iH.it s Wfhy Silverado won Strategic VtMOfVs T99ft _ Jtpr Beet RJ-Sfa-e FV*up Ownership Expeneiwe Lariy Brenner is in the same. Test l'i\e (•'«> todiy ;\\ your local Chevy dealer and let 8lvW -.¾^¾ iWljUrt ewy new truck Ms The Truck From Chevy situation at Wayne 'Memorial." on the rood." ~~~' He's tonkin}', for a chance to gci The most dependable,. above break-even. Livonia Claroncevillc is in.the third season of Coach Randy McCoy's team, which should ! improve on a one-win season. His train lost a couple of key players but has enough coining back to overcome that. Redford Catholic Central fin ished 741-1 last year and would on t u GM Employees ,tnd Extended Families, S«9Your l^calOmvrotet Dealer for Groat Employee Deals .like to improve <:^i] ' J ' i?. 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M ^^ A mmmmmmm m mmm C6(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 OUTDOOR CALENDAR Explore the park's natural and ARCHERY cultural history through a vari ety of weekly hikes and interpre ARCHERY WORKSHOP tive presentations during this T.N.U.S.A. members will, assist BY C.J. RISAK Together with Bander, Konarski, Jan- class, which"will be hold at 7 SPOUTS WRITES nuzzi and Alford, whom Tolsted plans to hunters in preparing equipment cjrisja.kQoe.horaecomtn.net • WOMEN'S SOCCER for, the upcoming archery season p.m. each Thursday through the rotate in at forward, thero are plenty of from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, end of August at Maybury. Seven players return for Schoolcraft Col Stars) is. expected to replace Mclntyre at possibilities. lege's women's soccer team, giving the Sept. 11, at the Livonia Archery SCARECROW WORKSHOP stopper. Regina Bander (Farmington- Hills Still, as Tolstedt acknowledged, "We Lady Ocelots a foundation to build upon.- outscojred opponents three-to-one last year. Range. Reservations are A short presentation on scare- Harrison), returnee Shannon Konarski required and there is a nominal And coach Bill Tolstedt has been busy I'm not expecting that kind of output this 'crow lore followed by a chance'to (Milford) and Mary Moore (Taylor Truman) fee. Call (734) 466-2410 for more filling any cracks that might appear in his season, but this group can definitely score construct some scarecrows for provide solid depth on defense. information. current structure. • goals. I'm really kind of excited about it." display at the farm, begins at 2 Indeed, Konarski's and Bander's true LIVONIA RANGE Early returns seem to indicate he's done value is their versatility. They can fill in *The Ocelots' goal remains unchanged: p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at May The newly renovated Livonia his job well. SC finished 13-4-1 last season, just about anywhere on the field. Making a run in the NJCAA Tournament, bury. Archery Range is open to the ranked 12th in the NJCAA. The other positions don't have as many The district format has changed somewhat, public. The range features seven Gone from that team are most of the experienced players, but they lack nothing which could benefit SG. field lanes and one broadhead goal-scorers: Annie Hagenah, Julie Majew- in talent. Last year the Ocelots were in a' district lane and is open 10 a.m.4p.m. METROPARKS skfCfrom Plymouth Canton), Lisa Tolstedt "We.have young players at midfield and in St. I y^JU*T!*(4WI*i*w -.-•:•-'; Btt^yyy^iyiiMiiift mm mmtM $he • Page 1, Section E r 11¾¾¾^^½^ 'ty-rz.iZ'V^'"j," BY FRANK PROVENZANO • STAFF WRUER ; [email protected] At the inaugural Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival in 1979 — a transitory time from disco to punk and new wave — the con Peter, Paul & Mary perform 8 cern among organizers wasn't just whether there was wide spread appeal for jazz, but if people would cross Eight Mile p.m. at the Meadow Brook Road, and find their way to the Detroit riverfront. Music Festival, on the campus The millions who have attended Montreux over the years of Oakland University, and listened to legendary jazz artists such as Miles Davis, Ella Rochester Hills. Tickets $32.50 Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Dizzy pavilion, $12.50 lawn, call Gillespie\among others probably realized that boundaries are self- WHAT: The 1999 Ford - (248) 645-6666. . Montreux Detroit Jazz imposed. Festival, features more SATURDAY Now in its 20th year, Montreux than 120 free jazz events has contributed to rehabilitating on five stages. the image of downtown Detroit as WHEN: Noon to il p.m. much as any other annual cultural Friday-Monday. Sept. 3-6 event. WHERE: Hart Plaza on Jef This year's festival, Friday-Mon ferson Avenue in down day, Sept. 3-6 at Hart Plaza in town Detroit. WHAT ELSE: Go to downtown Detroit features ah 8 www.montreuxdetroit- p.m. performance on Sept. 6 by jazz.com on the Web for Dave Brubeck, and an impressive more information, or call line-up of Detroit jazz alumni in Call (313) 570-PLAY. what promoters are calling a "Motor SPECIAL EVENT: Kickoff City Jazz Reunion." picnic 6 p.m. Thursday. Drawing on international and Sept. 2 features music. loeal talent has been a hallmark of food, and dancing at the Kowalski Riverfront Cafe. the festival. More, than 40 groups Proceeds benefit Music are from the immediate area. Hall, producer of the festi "We always have a strong, local val. Tickets start at $100 componet. No other festival books and are limited. Call as many hone-grown acts." said Jim (313) 962-4302. Dulzo, who became director of the Jack~in m^m^U, r?r-.*\*j&w?-™&.? & ;M 7 ? BV STEPHANIK ANGELYN CASOIA '.ready to hit. the stage again 7 p.m. STAFF WRITKK WHAT: Arts/ Beats & fats -A celebration Satuiilay; Sept. 4 on the Pepsi Stage. of art, music and'humanity 8cflsola®oe.liom6comni,nct Playing festivals differs from regu- Hot Tlx: Little Eva(brings WHIN: 11'a.m, to 10 p.m. . For Skeeto. Valdoz, playing the Friday-Sunday,-Sept. 3-5:' -, ': ' h\r'shows, he said, because the sense : her'UocO'.motion^tothe Arts, Beats and Eats festival in 10 a.ro, to 8 p.tii; Monday, Sept. 0 of intihiagy-at a club gig is lost. "At a St. Mary's Preparatory .: downtown Pontine will be a special WHERE: Downtown Poritfac . festival you have a tot more space," campus Festival frompageEl eirjoy in with kids "We got involved with the fes restaurants, even Nick's looks tival through our association great. I think this festival is a BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLV You know the with the Detroit Music Awards," great opportunity to keep the STAFF WRITER Moose: Marc he said. "After winning 'Out city moving in a positive direc [email protected] Thomas, who's standing Urban Artist' this year tion." known for his act we've received more attention Sheila Landis has also noticed Marc Thomas has released from the Detroit area,-which the boom in downtown Pontiac. A three children's albums, but which includes we're very happy about. I think jazz vocalist and Rochester Hills when kids see him around town, Max the Moose, that got the attention of the fes resident, she's performed at sev they instantly remember him as will.be perform tival organizer who then set; it eral spots in the area, including "that moose guy." .: Known best for his live ventril ing Fridays- up with our booking agent." Bo's Brewery, Phoenix Plaza Monday, Sept. Moehle said the band does Amphitheatre, and Gargoyles oquist performances starring make considerations when per Coffeehouse. At 4 p.m. Saturday, "Max the Moose," Thomas is one 3—6 on the Kids' forming in a. festival environ Sept. 4, Landis will be perform of the performers who will pro Stage for Arts, ment. ing on the Heineken Stage as vide family-style.entertainment Beats and Eats. "Generally, playing a festival part of a, trio at Arts, Beats and on the Kids' Stage at Arts, Beats Check www.arts- means playing a shorter set," he Eats. She couldn't be more excit and Eats in Pontiac. x The key thing is the puppet, beatseats.com or said. "When we do this we tend ed. call(248)975- tb add more up-tempo tunes to "I love festivals," she said. Max the Moose," said Thomas, a help get the crowd into what "They are really exciting. All Farmington resident. "That's 8850 for specific we're doirig...We might even eyes are on you. You can really how people know me. I play gui times. throw a cover song into the set do your best- There's a wonderful tar and sing. It's a really interac so that new people will have vibe in the air" tive kids show." . something they recognize." Contributing to that vibe Lan Thomas will have little ones Chances are Detroit-area club- dis, along with her guitarist Rick joining him on stage, playing hoppers will recognize more than Matle and drummer Jason "Bo instruments and participating just a cover song. Knee Deep Bo" Gittinger, will appeal to a from their seats during the festi Shag performs regularly atjthe festival crowd filled with people val. He welcomes everyone to Magic Bag in Ferndale and The of all ages. She described the sing along, and laugh along, with Alley in Rochester. This is the music as a combination of gen Max. Thomas, who performed band s first experience with Arts, res; from samba to swing, from last summer at the first-ever Beats and Eats. blues to improvisatiohal jazz set Arts, Beats and Eats festival, to poetry. said he was amazed at how orga "We were hot involved last nized it was. He's ready for more year although I heard a lot about "There's more variety in One fun this year. it," said Moehle. "We were very set," said Landis. "We'll turn glad when we were asked to do it amazing corners. It keeps us all Another performer returning this year." interested. It keeps the audience to the festival stage, Donna Novack, said she hopes the event -A Pontiac native, Moehje said on their toes...We really like keeping a wide repertory." is as good this year, as it was last the festival is just one example year. q£ the change that's occurred in Like the other entertainers on schools. describes the performers as "gen children and parents will recog Hie city over the past eight the extensive line-up this year, Novack, a Ypsilanti resident "In a festival environment, you tle spirits," who are all dedicated nize these acts from last year, as years. Landis is hoping for favorable and member of the ciuo Harp- need to do more of a concert," to children. well as from programs held with beat, promised an interactive in elementary schools around , "I used to work at Church's weather and crowds of people. said Novack. "Sometimes you "What we're doing, we're mak She said she'd like to see similar experience for youngsters. Harp- don't have the same audience for ing the time shorter but the Oakland County. Lumber right downtown when 1 beat, which also features Maria was in high school and that area festivals in other cities. the entire show." options greater," she said. "Last Kreuter is hoping to surpass Flurry, uses percussion and a Paula Kreuter,, owner of Per year, shows were 45 last year's phenomenal turnout. was not nearly as nice as it is "It brings people together and harp to create music from now," he Said. "When I came back it's good for the arts," said Lan forming Artists Management in minutesL.We've made the 6hows The children's tent, located at around the world to teach audi Troy, is responsible for organiz 30 minutes so (families) can the Saginaw Street parking lot, to play shows in Pontiac after dis. "I'm hoping a lot of people ences about foreign cultures. The moving tb Kalamazoo I was come out and support the festi ing entertainers like Novack and catch music, magic and juggling." will hold 200 people at a time. show in Pontiac will differ from Thomas and all of the acts at All the performers are from She describes the shows as "fam floored by the drastic 180 val. We're certainly glad to be programs Harpbeat does in area (degree change). Now they have part of it." Arts, Beats and Eats. She Michigan, said Kreuter. She said ily entertainment for all ages." art museums, coffee houses, nice ARTS, EATS&BEATS ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Aria, Eats & Beats Band Rhythm & Blues/Jazz 4:.45.p.m. Steve Earl 7 p.m. Teddy Richards 7 p.m. Jazzhead 2 p.m. International Dance • Entertainment Schedule 8 p.m. Atlantic Starr 6 p.m. Deanna Carter 8 p.m. Robb Roy 8 p.m. Mudpuppy featuring 3 p.m. 47 Uma On the Kmart Stage 9;45 p.m. Jeffrey Osborne On the Pepsi Stage Saturday, Sept. 4 Paul Randolph 4 p.m. Krystyn Smyth & Friday, Sept. 3 Sunday, Sept. 5 Friday, Sept. 3 12 p.m. Wally Pleasant Satu rday, Sep t. 4 Blackstone 5 p.m. Twisting Tarantulas • *5 p.m. Stewart Francke 12 p.m. Alison Lewis Band 1 p.m. Ghetto Billies 12 p.m. The G.A.N.G. Choir 5 p.m. Teen Angels 6:30 p.m. Hemigod 6 p.m. Eddie Money 1 p.m. Ruby Moon 2 p.m. Roxanne 1 p.m. Charles Anthony & 6 p.m. The Articles 7 p.m. Citizen King 8 p.m. SpRing 2 p.m. Quasar Wut-Wut 3 p.m. Park Friends 7 p.m. Blue Moon Boys 8 p.m. To Be Announced 9 p.m. Beth Hart 3 p.m. Rooster 4 p.m. Austin 2 p.m. Ricky Lehtz 8 p.m. Orchestra Fuago 9:45 p.m. The Verve Pipe 9:45 p.m. Edwan McCain 4 p.m. Woodward Players 5 p.m. KungFu Diesel 3 p.m. Quincy Stewart Quartet SaRirdpy, Sept. 4 Saturday, Sept. 4 Monday, Sept. 6 , 5 p.m. Eliza 6 p.m. Re'eferman 4 p.m. Sheila Landis Trio 12 p.m. VisonEar 6 p.m. The Average White 3. p.m. LeeAnn Womack 6 p.m. Knee Deep Shag 7 p.m. King Konga . 5 p.m. Bluecat featuring Nikki 1 p.m. Diamond Back 8 p.m. Howling Diablos James 2 p.m. Dance Sunday, Sept. 5 6 p.m. Lisa Cunningham & 7th 3 p.m. Just for Kicks Dancers 12 p.m. Jan Krist Heaven 4p.m.WildWoody's 1 p.m. Danny Cox 8 p.m, Kimmie Home 5 p.m. Stephen Grant Wood 2 p.m. Civilians Sunday, Sept. 5 6 p.m. Superdot 3 p.m. Give : . 12 p.m; Daniel Carthane 7 p.m. Felix and the Buzzcats 4 p.m. Dung Beatles 1 p.m.,- Rev. Marc Falconberry 8 p.m. 0,C. Roberts 5 p.m. Surfin Pluto 2 p.m. Buster's Blues Band Sunday, Sept. 5 6 p.m. Vudu Hippies 3 p.m. Bonne Temps Roulle 12 p.m. Dame Maria Del Car 7 p.m.Psytunk 4 p.m. Johnnie Bassist & The men 8 p.m. Rev. Right Time & the Blues Insurgents 1 p.m. Jeff and the Atlantics 1st Cuzins of Funk _ 5 p.m. Thornetta Davis featuring Gino Washington Monday, Sept. 6 6 p.m. Alberta Adams 2 p.m. Dance Group 12 p.m. 60 Second Crush 7 p.m. The Edge 3 p.m. Michael Carluccio 1 p.m. Nailing Betty 8 p.m. Alexander Zonjic 4 p.m. Tony Phillips 2 p.m. Callin Marvin Monday, Sept. 6 5 p.m. Johnny Rodriquez 3 p.m. Michael King Band 12 p.m. Jo Serrapere & Her 6 p.m. Forbes Brothers 4 p.m. Jill Jack Hot Tail Section 7p.m. Immunity 5 p.m. Broken Toys 1 p.m. Kogs Kats 8 p.m. Young Country 6p.rn.GRR 2 p.m.-Woody Washington Monday, Sept. 6 On the Heineken Stage 3 p.m. Janice Keegin 12 p.m. Jellys Pierced Tattoo Friday, Sept. 3 4 p.m. Kristen Sayer Band lp.m. Ridge Runners 1 p.m. Robert Jones 5 p.m. Charles & Gweri Scales 2 p.m. Dance Group . 2.p.m. Warren Commission 6 phi. Straight Ahead 3 p.m. Pete "Big Dog" Fetters 3 p.m. Groove With It On the Dodge Americana 4 p.m. Tree Town Singers and 4 p.m. Last Call Stage . Dancers 5 p.m. Sean Blackman and Friday, Sept. 3 5 p.m. Kelly Richey John Arnold 12 p.m. Tangerine Trousers 6 p.m. Company of Strangers 6 p.m. David Myles 1 p.m. MacAoidh 7 p.m. Johnny Powers MONTREUX DETROIT FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS •''.'•'" Friday, Sept. 3 • . Noon - Al Hill & The Love 8:45 p,;jn,:and 10-v'45 p. m, - D i xie & S\v ing D erhy; Butlers - -•-• •Imperial'Swing Orchestra Farmer Jack presents Latin 1:45 p.m. -Thornetta Davis & Monday; Sept. 6 Night >V '." iplack Beauty Ford/AirTouch Cellular Ford/AirTouch1 Cellular 3:30 p.m. - Roomful of Blues Stage '.;.;• ;•/. Stage '-..'•/."/ ,.- .7:15 p.m. - Alberta Adams, 4:15 p.m.- Ed Nuccilti & Plu Noon ~ The David McMurray Johnny Bassett & The Blues ral Circle Show. ...\v;. ' Insurgents 8 p.m.-An Evening with Dave 5 p.m.-?^andy Scott 9:15 p.m. - Tommy Flanagan Brubeck 6:45 p.m. - Bob James Quartet Trio / - . 9:45 p.m. - Yusef. Lateef & w7s/g Alexander Zonjic Hudson's/Teligent Stage Eternal Wind 9 p.m. »VCBS/62 Celebrates 8 p.m; - Original Moon ••"'"-.- DTE Energy Stage Detroit: Bob James, Alexander ftiyhr,Jeri*o Hirot* Crvnln. CMA |ir*r place vinner 1999 Pepsi Jam Academy Noon— Sheila Landis & Zonjic, Johnny Trudell, Robert 2:45 p.m. - Focus:Hope pre Brazilian Love Affair Penn, Vanessa Johnson sents Harold ^IcKinney's Jazz 1:45 p.m.-Bill HeidTr^o .. and Deborah Chenault for a New Generation 3;30 pim. - Joey DeFranecsco DTE Energy Stage 3:45 p.'m;.-.Meet the Artist: Trio & Hous'ton Person OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 7-'9PM Noon - Tom Saunders' Detroit Tommy Flanagan 5:15 p.m. -- Robert Tve Trio ? AWARDS PRESENTATION, 7:30PM Jazz All Stars ' . • Sunday, Sept. 5 Hudsoh's/Teligeht Staged Fonl/AirTouch Celiuiar Plus 7:15 p.m. - Lyman Woodnrd , 2:45 pinrh - West Bloomfield ;••••-'.••:..•..stage'-! "• High School Jazz Ensemble . 2:45 p.m. - Marcus Belgrave Organization Reimion 8 p. m. y Je f f H a a s Tr i 0 & 9:15 p.m. - Joey DeFranecsco rnjuta galleix... . AUGUST. 20-SEPTEMBER 1.7, 1999 Tribute w/ Geri Allen, Kenny Friends w/s/g Marcus Belgraye Garrett & Bob Hurst ? Trio & Houston Person Saturday, Sept. 4 6:15 p.m.- Straight Ahead HudsenWellgent Stage. Domnn'« presents H«rt 8 p.m, r- Lorry Nozero Noon ~ Favmingtoii Harrison High School Jazz Band "*v„ ©(^rwrSfct**^, k Bopplrr* Blues Pay DTE^Energy Stage FordyAirTouch Cellular Noon— Paul VornHagcn Quin . 8:1.5 p.m.-- Liquid Soul DAIMI.KRCHRYSLER Pepsi Jam Academy **» ~~-- >?&***• ••'"Stage ••';••' tet H^l-^IUItty nJ ft f**tHt h ikf Wf.^/>i 1 p.m..-. Johnny Trudoll & 5:15 p.m. - A CJQ Revival 1 p.m. - SEMJA Jazz Clinic: y wWjnmmmK^mKjj* (.'"tfwilfzr Am **A i nit*™} Affxm Friends . 7:15 p.pi. - 1^03 Angeles* Eter Ernie Rodgers 2:45 p.m. -• Charles McPherson nal Wind . 2:45 p.m. - Focue:I10PK pre- %.v ffl Quartet; ': 9:15 p.m. - Rosccoc Mitchell & sonts Harold McKinney'sJazi' 4:30 i>.m. -- Bird of Paradise The Sopnd Ensemble for n Now Generation 407 Pine Smet, Downtown iktefoester, Mi 48307 Orchestra , Salutes Duke Hudson's/live Jazz Stago 3:45 p.m. -^ Meet the.'Artist: 148,651,4110 Ellington ; • - 2:-15 p.m. < Lake OiionHenry Yusof Lntoof 7:15,p.m. and 8:45 p n\. - Sun f-Wtfi. pcrammwjrt- org 8 p.m. - Kenny •Garrett Quar Ford II Jazz Ensemble tet •••'.. : '•'.; =•'••..•.'.:•. ' Pepsi Jam Academy MesKengor3 Y^Wamwire^org^^/ KowalsUi Hlvevfront Cafe \ mm ^" —WW u -f >"iw» 9.45 i>.ro.— Roomful of Blues 1 p.m. - KEMJA Jazz Clinic: u— DTE Energy Stage Jack Picrson 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. - Steve Wood.Qunt'tct >- mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm m The Observer & Eccenfric/THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 ** «<* ^,:;:ii_ '^iM^S^Simd Homegrown jazz legends return to play at festival BACKSTAGE It's not just end tradition of featuring accom This year's festival at Hart Detroit Public TV's BACK Detroit's homegrown jazz leg ute piece. Byrd's homecoming PASS your imagina plished artists from the full spec Plaza in downtown Detroit, STAGE PASS series, is planning ends get the salute during a spe concert at last weekend's African tion. You really trum of the genre. Thursday-Monday, Sept. 2-6, fea to go oh a five-day jazz bender. cial Montreux Festival edition of World Festival Was his first local do have a While there are now five or six. tures an unprecedented gather Tm especially eager to see BACKSTAGE PASS, airing 7:30 public performance in about greater number noteworthy jazz festivals to look ing of some of Detroit's greatest Elvin Jones, the original drum p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29 on Detroit twenty years. of significant forward to each season, the Mon "jazz alumni," who have become mer for the John Coltrane Quar Public TV. The program visits During its long run, it's clear' summer music treux Festival was unique two . international stars. tet. Not only is he a phenomenal with Harold McKinney at his that the Montreux Detroit Jaz? events in the decades ago. Festival Director "There's an incredible buzz performer, but he remains one of weekly SereNgeti Ballroom Festival has been more than just Detroit area to Jim Dulzo believes there were among local jazz fans about the the most innovative drummers workshop for aspiring jazz a good time with great music. It enjoy than ever several factors that contributed return of Yusef Lateef, the evef," says Pangborn. artists, and offers the reflections has become a chapter of the before. to its early success. extraordinary reed player who of Alberta Adams, whose Mon city's music lore. "A couple of months ago, treux appearance is another ANN As you pluck "The sheer size of the event has not performed in his home BACKSTAGE PASS did a seg 1 have an opportunity to be a DELISI highlight of her more than 50 the best from was sure to attract attention. town Detroit in over twenty ment on the legendary musicians part of it by introducing the acid ~~~~" the late summer years," says Dulzo. years as Detroit's "Queen of the From the beginning, there were of the Cass Corridor, which Blues." jazz band Liquid Soul on closing harvest of festi so many quality artists in the With over one hundred perfor included the band CJQ. A night, Monday, Sept. 6. The way vals, don't forget about the first program that appealed to the mances planned on the festival's reunion of the group is one of the The innovative Jeff Haas Trio I look at it, why should guys like and best of the jazz crop. core jazz listener. The public five stages, you'll want to do highlights, and I'm also looking performs with guest trumpeter Pangborn have all the fun? See- It has been twenty years since radio broadcasts of the perfor some planning to catch your forward to the tribute to Marcus Marcus Belgrave, and a rare vou there, The.Montreux Detroit Jazz Fes mances also helped to raise the favorites. It sounds like Ron Belgrave on Sunday, Sept. 5." local stop by the legendary' Don tival began its Labor Day week- profile of the event." .- Pangborn, music producer for ald Byrd includes a Detroit trib COMMUNITY THEATER St. Dunstan's Guild; Ridgedale Players host open houses Would you like to tour one of sented Nov. 19-21. • "Deathtrap" by Ira Levin — Wednesday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 • "The Man Who Came To The theater is at 32332 W. 12 this country's oldest operating • Larry Shue's "The Foreign Jan. 14-15, 21-23, and 28-30. in the Liberal Arts Theatre on Dinner" - A classic comedy by- Mile Road Farmington Hills outdoor Greek theaters? How er" will be presented Jan. 21-22 9 "Oklahoma!" by Rogers and the Schoolcraft College campus, Moss Hart and George S. Kauf between Orchard Lake Road and about viewing a theater designed and Jan. 27-29 followed by "Fox Hammerstein — March 10-11, 18600 Haggerty Road, between man, Nov. 12-14,19-21, 26& 27. Farmington Road on the north by Eliel Saarinen and built in fire" by Susan Cooper and Hume 17-19, 24-26. Six and Seven Mile Roads, Livo • "Oliver!" - The classic musi side of 12 mile Road. Shows start the 1900s? Cronyn, March 17-19. March 23- nia. There are 30 roles for males cal adapted from Dickens' novel 8 p.m. except 2 p.m. Sunday • Moon over the Brewery" by and females. Auditions open to matinee. For ticket information, Would you like a behind-the- 25. Bruce Graham — May 5-7, may set in 19th-century London, Jan. scenes look at costumes, props, the public, no experience neces 21-23, 28-30, Feb. 4 & 5. call < 248) 553-2955 or online at • The season wraps up with 12-13, and May 19-21. sary. Call (734) 462-4400 Ext. www.wwnet.neL/~ecarlson/play- the scenery workshop and Green the musical "Damn Yankees" to a "Sherlock Holmes" - March Room of one of Michigan's oldest Ridgedale is holding auditions 5270. ers.txt.html be presented June 2-3, June 8-10 for "Jest a Second!" 7 p.m. 17-19,24-26, March 31 & April 1. community theaters? in the outdoor Greek theater. Send us your community the Wednesday, Sept. 1 at the play Village Players of • "Forever Plaid" - Mav 12-14, ater schedules for 1999-2000 and You can do this and more 3-6 Call (248) 644-0527 for infor house. Call (248) 398-2725 for 19-21, 26 & 27. p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 when St. Birmingham we'll do our very best to publicize mation about season tickets of more information. your shows. Dunstan's Guild of Cranbrook the open house. The Village Players of Birm Farmington Players hosts their first theater open Plymouth Theatre Guild ingham kick off their season Send schedules to Keely Wygo- house at the theaters on the The Farmington Players 1999- nik. Entertainment EditoV, ae .'.' with "Back to Bachrach & Cranbrook Educational campus, Is holding auditions 7:30 p.m. 2000 season begins Nov 5 with Observer & Eccentric Newspa'1- David," a collection of hits by. 1 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloom- Is holding an open house 1-5 Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13-14 for composer Burt Bachrach and "The Women" by Clare Booth. pers. 36.251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, field Hills. p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at their "It's a Wonderful Life." opening lyricist Hal David." Sept. 17-19. The show continues Nov. 6-7, 12- Ml 48150. playhouse, 2,05 \\\ Long Lake Friday, Nov. 19 at the Water 14. • 18-21." and 26-27. 24-26. Oct. 1 & 2 at the theater. We're also looking for people to Everyone is welcome to attend. Tower Theatre on the campus of Road, between Crooks and Liver- 752 Chestnut, on the east side of Here's the rest of the schedule: review community theater pro Refreshments will be served out the Northville Psychiatric Hospi nois in Troy. ; Woodward Avenue, two blocks u ductions^ If you're interestedr doors (weather permitting) tal, 1/2 mile west of.1-275 at •'. • Of Mice and Men", hv John Children and adults interested south of Maple. Tickets are send samples of your writing to around the reflecting pool behind, 41001 W. Seven Mile Road,- Steinbeck, Feb. 4-6, Feb. 11-13. the Greek stage where St.* Dun- - in theater are welcome to come $14/play; season - 5 shows for 18-20, and 24-26 Wygonik at the address listed. and tour the theater. Refresh between Haggerty and $55, 3 shows for $36. stan's Guild of Cranbrook mem 7 To fax information, call (734* ments will be .served. 'For your Northville roads in •Northville..- • "Kiss Me Kate. " Music bv bers will be available to answer Call (2481 644-2075 for more Cole Porter. May 5-7. 12.-14, 19- 591-727.9 or e-mail entertainment, Ridgedale play Auditions will be held at the your questions and share infor- - information. 21, and 25-27 [email protected] ers-will, present musical high Water tower TheateV from 7:30 mation on the history'of the the- - The season continues with: ater, and plans for the upcoming lights from "Nunsense," opening p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13- season. Friday, Sept. 10. 14 until they're finished. Call director Kristin Curie, (248) 344- St. Dunstan's Guild of Cran .' Call (248) 988^7049 for -more information and a season" 1723 or the PTG phone line (248) brook is an independent, non 349-711.0 for more information. profit community theater. brochure. ' ' • . • Here's the schedule: •. ' ' ; Visit PTG online, 'in "-VIETNAM WALL Their season kicks off Friday, www.causeway.com/ptg Oct, 29 with The Heidi Chroni-- • "Nunsense" by.Dan Goggin cles" by Wendy Wasserstein.'The — Sept. 10 (sold-out), Sept. 11;' Schoolcraft College. EXPERIENCE show continues Oct. 30-31, Nov.. 17-19*and .24-26. . • 3-6. , • "Jest a Second!1' comedy by , Is holding-open auditions for • A to-be-announce'd'chiklren's James Sherman — !Nov. 5-6,, 12- its fall theater production of \eastMichigan •August.27-29,199g theater production wjll be, pre 14 and 19-21. Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice,r 7 p.m.^TuGsday'and Check out Travel, every Sunday in ft Time to ' :•. Observer & Eccentric . Every year thousands of people travel to visit the Vietnam War Memorial Wall to remember, to reftect-and to heal. The WalHs a powerful emotional experience. 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"' " fW tpA^trJ^-vSAT ' 1?;>5.'•[,-!..\v,, t DAYS, TARGETS • 0OWS'* ARROWS & MOREI 4'?iV*i ,\$30f (k iklillffiSisiiil * . ^.^Hjy... >a r s A4 4ltll1*1»»IHMl»tlMMt(M»tl4JIMMMtll«M«*M*(ltllll*ll«l*UliM>»lMt»l*»««»IM'l**MMI»M»M*|tll<«*«l(tttMt|IIMIMl Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit areaH THEATER SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE 700 Town Center Dr., Dearborn. (313) COMMUNITY CHOIR 336-6350 CAPITOL THEATRE Auditions for all voice parts 7 p.m. PAUL VORNHAQEN QUARTET "A Chorus Line," presented by the Tuesdays, Sept. 7 and 14, in the 9:30 p.m., 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Capitol Repertory Players, 8 p.m. forum Building on campus, 18600 Friday-Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at the Friday-Saturday, Aug. 27-28, and 2 Haggjerty, between Six and Seven Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St.. p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at the theater, Mile, Livonia. (248) 349-8175 Ann Arbor, $5. (734)662-8310 121 University Ave. W., Windsor. $18, SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE JAZZ URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY $16 seniors/students (AA section). ENSEMBLE BUDSON $15, $13 seniors/students (A sec Schoolcraft College is reviving With Dan Kolton, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. tion). (519) 253-7729 Thursdays at Forte. 201 S. Woodward GEM AND CENTURY THEATRES its jazz ensegible and is looking Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. "Forbidden Hollywood," through Dec. Fabulous festival.- A sock hop, for musicians, rehearsals will be (248) 594-7300 31, 1:30 p.rn. Wednesdays and rock and roll bands, hotrods, held 7-10 p.m. Mondays begin THE WARREN COMMISSION Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays- ning Sept. 13 in the music 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Big Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 ; classic cars and motorcycles, department of the Forum Rock Chop and Brew House's stone p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, and and Little Eva's "loco Building on campus, 18600 terrace. 245 E. Eton, Birmingham. 5:30 p.m. Sundays, at the Century motion "are some of the Free. All ages. (248) 647-7774 Theatre, 333 Madison Avenue, Detroit. Haggerty, between Six and highlights of the "Fabulous Seven Mile roads, Livonia. (734) $24.50-$34.50. (313) 963-9800 l PERFORMANCE NETWORK 50sand '60s festival," 420-8984 NEW A O E "Office Hours" by Mercury Theatre Co. Thursday-Sunday, Aug, 26- SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE THEATER JOHNTESH 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. 29 at St. Mary's Preparatory, Open auditions for 30 roles for males 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Pine Knob Sundays, through Aug. 29, at the Orchard Lake at Commerce and females for Shakespeare's comedy Music Theatre", 1-75 and Sashabaw Performance Network, 408 W. "The Merchant of Venice," 7 p.m. Road. Independence Township. $36 Washington, west of Main St., Ann roads in Orchard Lake. Little Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug. 31 and and $26 pavilion, $13.50 lawn. $1 Arbor. $12, $9 students/seniors. Eva, whose recording of "The Sept. 1, no children's roles available, from each ticket purchased will|be (734) 663-0681 Loco-motion"skyrocketed her in the Liberal Arts Theatre at donated to charity. Children ages 17 to stardom will perform with Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty and younger get $5 off $26 tickets. All OPERA Road, between.Six and Seven Mile, ages. (248) 377-0100 or Dickey Lee (pictured) 4 p,m. Livonia. (734) 462-4400, ext. 5270 http://www.palacenet.com FRIENDS OF THE OPERA OF Sunday. The marathon sock SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY PLAYERS MICHIGAN hop begins 11 p,m. Friday, Auditions for males and females youth WORLD MUSIC Puccini's "La Boheme," Fridays, Aug. with cash prizes awarded to and adults, and male quartet for 27 and Sept. 10, at the Henry Ford 'Music Man," 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. GIPSY KINGS Centennial Library, 16501 the last three surviving cou 29 and 7-10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, Pine Michigan Ave., Dearborn. $15, ples. There is no entry fee. the Corner Playhouse, 12671 Dix, at Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 and The Fantastics entertain 7- Edison, Southgate. For performances Sashabaw Road, Independence includes afterglow reception. Nov. 12-13 and 19-20. (3i3) 277- Township. $32.50 pavilion, $17.50 (313)582-0997 11:30p.m. on Saturday, var 1982 - lawn. All ages. (248) 377-6i00,o.r sity jacket and school : SPIRIT OF DETROIT CHORUS http://www.pa1acenet.com • COLLEGE sweater day. • Looking for new members of all ages THIRD COAST REGGAE ' ———————————^»» to rehearse and become new members ' 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, The Deck at Festival opens 6 p.m., Thurs Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave., OU THEATRE day-Friday,noon Saturday- of the ladies group that sings four-part "Dutchman," a powerful civil rights-era harmony in the barbershop tradition, 7- Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. one-act play by Amiri Baraka, 8 p.m. Sunday: Carnival rides and 10 p.m. Tuesdays, at St. Paul's (313) 965-2222 (reggae) UNIVERSAL XPRESSION Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 26-28. please refreshments are other Presbyterian Church, Five Mile west of 9 p.rn. Saturday, Aug. 28, The Deck at be advised of strong content, in the Inkster Road, Livonia. (313) 937-2429 attractions. Call (248) 683- Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave., Varnef Studio Theatre, on the Oakland STAQECRAFTERS 2ND STAQE 0530 for information. Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. University/campus in Rochester. $5 Auditions for three men and three (313) 965-2222 (reggae) = donation. (248) 370-2030 women for "As Bees in Honey Drown,' a comedic confection by Douglas COMMUNITY Carter Beane, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. regis FOLK/BLUE GRASS THEATER tration) Monday. Aug. 30 and Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Baldwin DAVID MENEFEE THE ACTORS'COMPANY which are free entry days. between Southfield and Cranbrook Ttfeatre. 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. 8 p.m. Friday. Aug. 27. at The Ark. 316 Presents the Prince Street Players LTD REDFORD THEATRE MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE roads. For performances Oct. 29-31 (248) 541-4832. For performances S. Main. Ann Arbor. $10. $9 mem Production of "The Emperor's New "A -Marx Brothers Festival*"with- "At FESTIVAL and Nov; 5-7. (248) 644-2087. ext. Oct. 22-24 and 28-31. bers/students/seniors. [734} 763- Clothes," 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Circus' and "Go West* starring 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 151 TRILLIUM PLAYERS TKTS Trinity House Theatre. 38840 W, Six Groucho. Chico and Karpo, with guest Aug. 28-29, High Seas Adventure, off I- LIVONIA CIVIC BALLET COMPANY Looking for a director for "The PETER, PAUL AND MARY Mile Road (west of 1-275, east of organists Scott Foppiano and Gil 75, Grand Blanc exit 106, on Dixie Auditions dancers for its 1999-2000 Fantastics," must submit resume and 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Meadow Haggerty Road), Livonia. $10, $7 chil- Francis, 7:30 p.m. organ overture fol Hwy., between Pontiac and Flint. season, open to dancers age eight and fee information no later than Sept. 12, Brook Music Festival, on the campus ' dren/seniors. (248) 988-7032 for . lowed by 8 p.m. film Friday, Aug. 27, $13.95 ($12.50 advance). $11.75 older with a minimum of three years c/o 1165 Ford Ave., Wyandotte, Ml of Oakland University, Rochester. reservations, seating is limited. seniors.age 60 and up with ID, $5.95 ballet instruction, all dancers should 48192. For performances the weekend $32.50. $12.50 lawn, (248) 645-6666 ELLIPSIS THEATRE ENSEMBLE and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. overtures ages 5-12 ($5 advance). (800) 601- wear proper attire, those auditioning of Jan. 28 at the Trillium Theater, for "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" by with' 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. films, Saturday, 4848/(248) 634 5552 for the senior company should also merly the Wyandotte Theater. Bertolt through Aug. 29, 8 p.m. Aug. 27, Historic Redford Theatre, : POETRY/ bring pointe shoes, there is a non WIELICZKA DANCERS Thursdays-Saturdays, and 3 p.m. 17360 tahser Road, Detroit, $3.50. SPOKEN WORD refundable audition fee. 1 p.m. Sunday, The Polish Roman Catholic Union of Saturdays-Sundays, at the Trgeblodd (313) 537-2560 or http://theatreor- FREE SUMMER Aug. 29 at Miss Jean's Dance Arts, America dancers are taking registra CROSSING BORDERS Theatre, Ann Arbor. $12. $9. (734) gans.com/mi/redford CONCERTS 15619 Farmington Road, Livonia. tions Sept. 9 to Oct. 15 for students A YMCA Celebration of Urban Spoken 975r0417 VIETNAM WALL EXPERIENCE 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27 to 6 p.m. CLOCK CONCERTS (734) 464-7310 ages 4-16, classes take place Word & Music featuring Ron Allen & JACK-IN-THE-BOX PRODUCTIONS Sunday, Aug. 29? at Christian Memorial LIVONIA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Tom VisionEar, Spoke with Kim Webb. Neil Simon's "Jake's Women,' 8 p.m. Family Fun Night. 7:30 Friday. Aug. 27, Cemetery, 521 Hamlin Rd. at at the bandshell, NorthviHe. (248) 349- Auditions for the.1999-2000 season . Dooiey K of C Hall. 28945 Joy Road, Renee Tambeau, John Demko and oth Friday-Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at the ers, the Faruq Z. Bey Poetry Trio, M.L. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills. 7640 will be held in the coming weeks. Livonia. (734) 591-2079 Livonia Civic.Center library Uebler & the Magic Poetry Band, and (810)997-7797 CONCERTS ON THE COURT (734)591-7649 YOUTH COMPETITION Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile, east of the 1999 National Detroit Slam Team, WALDFEST Music series featuring Tony Russo and MARQUIS THEATRE The Plymouth Symphony Farmington. $10, $7 seniors/students. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. at his orchestra, 4:30 p..7). Tuesday, Aug. Auditions for boys and girls ages 8-16 Orchestra is looking for contes (734) 797-JACK. Bavarian summer festival of food, Roadrunner's Raft,.2363 Yeman at music, dance, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, 31, at the Wynwood and Hamilton for the musical comedy "Halloween tants for its Youth Competition OPUS MIME Brombech, Hamtramck. Free. (313) Aug. 29. at Austrian Park, 56200 . House, Troy. Proceeds from refresh Soup," 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at to be held in December at Evola "Shadow Play," through Aug, 29, 11 873-RAFT Hayes, Macomb Twp. $3, children ments will goto the Alzheimer's the theater, 135 E. Main, Northvillle. Music of Canton, in addition to p.m."Fridays-Saturdays, and 7 p.m. MATT SMITH AND BRIAN HOLVEY under 16 free. (248) 647-4390 Association. For performances on weekends begin orchestral instruments, piano Sundays, at the TrueBlodd Theatre, ning Oct. 8 through Oct. 31. (248) contestants are also being 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug: 29, The Grand X-TRAVACON DEARBORN RECREATION : , Ann Arbor. $9. (734) 975-0417. sought, winners will perform on Cafe, 33316 Grand River Ave.. Comic book; toy and non-sport card Bobby Lewis and the Crackerjack 349-8110 the youth concerts in February Farmington' Free. All ages. (248) 615- show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. Band, 7:30p.m. Thursday. Aug. 26, NOV! THEATRES of 2000. (734)451-2112 91S1 YOUTH 29, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Dearborn. (313) 943-2360 Auditions for ages 13 through college for "Anne of Green Gables," 7:30 p.m. MARQUIS THEATRE "~~ 19801 Farmington Road, between "IN THE PARK" Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Novi Civic DANCE "Rumplestiltskin," 2:30 p.m. Seven and Eight Mile. Livonia. $2. BirmingharrvBloomfield Symphony Center Stage. 45175 W. 10 Mile. Saturdays, Aug. 28 and Sept. il, 18 (248).426-8059 Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. JAZZ $125 participation fee once cast. For ADVANCED CONTRA DANCE and 25, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 26, Shaih Park, Birmingham. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, minimal walk-; "MUSIC UNDER THE STARS" performances.Oct. 22-24. (248) 347- PAUL ABLER 29 and Sept. 12,19 and 26, at the BE ]>T E F XT S : throughs, at the Pittsfield Grange. Livonia Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. 0400 8 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 26, at Edison's, theater, 135 E. Main, NorthviHe. $6. 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor.' FANCLUB FOUNDATION FOR THE Thursday, Aug. 26, at Civic Center • PARAMOUNT PICTURES 220 Merrill St.', Birmingham. No cover. (248) 349-8110 $8.(734)665-8863 ARTS Park, Farmington Road and Five Mile, And the producers of Runaway Bride . (248) 645-2150 . COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE Presents Caliente Uno: A Big Night in Livonia. (734) 466-2540 and Only in America'/The Don King • (guitar/piano/bass/drums) SPECIAL EVENTS 7:30 p.m. dance lesson fqllowed'by Little Havana Latin Dance Party, 8 "SUMMER IN THE CITY" Story are looking for a handsome 17- TASILIMAHBEY 22 year old African-American male who dance, Saturday Aug. 28, at the VFW BIRD HIKE : p.m.]7-'p.o>. Latin dance lessons) . Mare Tho'mas & Max the Moose, 6:30. 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays; at can hip;hop or street dance to- star in a, Bruce/Post, 28404 Jefferson, north of 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1.1, Maybu.ry Friday, Aug. .27-, music by la.". p.m> Friday,"Aug 27; Birmingham City, , Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, '• new teenage; romantic love story, 29244 Northwestern Hwy,, north of 12 ll'Mile. $10. (313) 526-9432 ' State Park, meet at the Concession. Sensaciorial, "at 30 N. Saginaw, ' Hall, Pierce and Martin, west of S. Old , brihg.curre.nt photo, noon to 6p m. ; . Mile, SoutWield. (248) 351-29251rag. MOON DUSTERS SINGLES DANCE •Building in the main parking area on 'pontlac;$35; (248) 584^4150 . Woodward. Free, www.imaginatibnthe- ; Saturday, Aug;. 28, at the Talent Shop, time piano)" 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, at the"Livoriia Eight Mile, one mile west Of Beck "GOLF FOR THE ARTS'' atre.com 30100 Telegraph Road, Suite 116, Civic Center, 15218 Farmington Road, Road, NorthviHe. Free with state park Go.lfputing"8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at GEM JAZZ TRIO north of 12 Mile, enter through east Livonia. $4-member, $5 guest. (734) motor vehicle permit. (248)' 349-8390 Pontiac Municipal Golf-Course, 800 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug.26;and.Friday,' '••••". \G LA'S^-I.CAL' . lobby, Bingham Farms. (313) 366- 422-3298 BOOK SIGNING/DISCUSSION ' Golf Drive: $75. (248) 858-8990 Aug. 27, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 4942-' ; ...;':' -'•'•,:'•:'.:• STAROUST BALLROOM . Author Janeanne Narrin. discusses her VIETNAM GOETHE'INSTITUT ANN ARBOR at the Gem & Century Theatres, 333 Dance Parties9 p.m. Fridays, lesspfis'." book, 'One:Degree Beyond: A Reiki Gala evening of food, culture and enter Goethe" Songs by Women Composers, . PLYMOUTH-CANTON BALLET Madison Ave.;Detroit. (313):963-9800 also available, at 28651 Northwestern Journey into Energy Medicine: Your 21- tainment, featuring a. preview of introductory lecture by Ann Willison COMPANY . HEIDI HEPLER AND MICHELE : RAMO Hwy:, Southfield. $8, (248) 356-5678 Day Step by Step.Guide to Relax, Open "Todays Vietnam" hosted by Keith ; temke. 7:30p.m. Monday; Sept. 3, at Holds open auditions Sunday, the Rudolf Steiner House, 1923. With Todd Curtis, 7-11 p.m. Thursdays- and Celebrate,* 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Famie, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, Fox Aug. 29, 1*2 p.m. for ages 942, Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor. (734)996- . Fridays, Too Chez, 27155 Sheraton Dr.. Aug. 26, at Barnes & Noble-. Theatre, Detroit. Opening yiP recep and 2:30-4 p.m. for ages 13 and COMEDY 8600 or http://www.goethe.'de/'annar- Noyi.'Free. All ages. (248) 348-5555 Booksellers, West Blpomfietd. (248) tion, food tasting and display Qf'• .. older (bring pointe shoes), bring bor (Brazilian jazz/American standards) JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB 626-6804 Vietnamese cultural exhibits, 6-7:45 photo and resume, male dancers DEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS p.rn, Tlckeis.$75 VIP reception o>i • MARLA JACKSON Mike Bonner and Larry Weaver, are needed with scholarships ;.< Hundreds of street rods rumble into mezzanine level, call (248) 681-0248; . POPS/SWING 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Edison's, Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 26-28 ($10); available;;at Joanne's Dance •Depot .Town 6-9 p.m. Thursdays $25gehereladmis$ion, call " 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. No cover. Mike Green and Pat OixOh, Thursday- through Sept;; 9, Cross Street in Ticketmaster (248) 645-6666. Event JIM PARAVANTESa. MERIDIAN . Extension, 9282 General Drive, (248)645^2150 Saturday, Sept.; 2-4 ($10), at the club Ypsi!anti.(734) 483;4444 or www.ypsi- also features special performances by "Fr.anfc Sinatra Tribute,* 8:30,0-^. to .. Suitel80-i90, Plymouth. $5; (vocal/piano/bass/drums) above Kicker's All American Griil, .Jantl.ofg '•'" Stewart.Francke, the Detroit Concert ' midnight, Fridays-Saturdays through (734) 397-8828. For perfor RAY KAMALAY AND HIS RED HOT '*' 36071 Plymouth Road, Livonia. 8 p.m. KENSINGTON METROPARK Choir, the Burton international School, August, at.Andlamo Italia West; 6676 . mances of "The Nutcracker" with PEPPERS Wednesdays-fhursdays, 8 p.m. and and Flemmihg Elementary School. Telegraph Road at Maple,.Blobmfield. • the Plymouth Symphony 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.rn, Thursday,--. 10;30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. "Creature Comforts," 10 a.m.' Third Level Improv and new.talent Event proceeds to benefit the Stewart. HillS; (248) 865-9300 . Orchestra Dec. 11-12. Sept. 2, The Plaza, one block west,of SaturdayjSept. 4, join an inter- nights, 8 p.m. Sundays ($5). (734) Francke Leukemia Foundation, the the Southfield Civic Center, .Southfield. 'pretQE for a 1.1/2 hour walk to PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS 261-0555 Vietnam Veteran's Association/; AUDITIONS;/ Open auditions'for new members, bass Free. Ail ages, (248) 354-9540 seek out'the" haunts of local resi (jazz/ragtime) MARK RIOLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE Chapter 9 of Detroit ana* the. OPPORTUNITIES es and tenors especially needed, but dents, "DeerThrough the SHAHIDA NURULLAH Derek Richards (also Mark $weelman) international Children's Alliance. .--.••• there are openings for sopranos and Seasons," noon Sunday, Sept, 5; Network. • ' : -:, ;, BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Edison's, Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 25-29; Pini altos "as welt, .6:30 p.ni;- Saturday, Aug. explore the life history of these Looking for adult jin/sic'lans (wood- 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. No cover. Perricr, also Bryan McCrce 31, at EVold music, 7170 N, Haggerty " Wednesday-Sunday. Sept. 1-5. at the . animals then join in a Short FAMILY EVENTS wind, brass, and especially percussion . (248) 645-2150 piayers) of all ages fof rehearsals 7:30;. Rd., Canton. Auditions by appointment Club, 269 t. Fourth St., Royal Oak. hike, and ^Sensory Safari "10 (vocal/piano/bass/drums) KINDERMUSKJ STORY TIMES 9:30 p.rn/Wednesdays, at Groves High • .7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 7,14, 21 and JANET TENAJ TRIO . 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays ($5), 8;30.p.rri a.m. Mgndaj; Sept. 6, indulge Wednesdays-Thursdays ($6). 9:30 p.m. Ah Interactive program of.storytelling, > School, Birmingham. (248) 474-4997 28,'atFirst United Methodist Church, Featuring Syen Anderson, piano and 'Fridays and 9 p.m. Saturdays ($12), your senses flsyo u gravel the music and movement with Karen ' '!: DETROIT SYMPHONY CIViC 45201 N, Territorial/Plymouth. (734) . Kurt Krahnke, bass, 11:30 a.m. to 3 • and 7;30 p.m. Sundays ($6). Prices ,trails (wear old• clothes},- in the Schanerberger, a licensed Kindermusic ORCHESTRA 455 4080. For performances of Us . p.m. Sundays, at fishbone^ subject tp change. (248) 542-9900. or Nature Center at Kensiftgtoli educator'.at Ev'ola Music M Canton, , • Auditions /or the youth orchestra's .- annua! Christmas concert. Restaurant. 29244 Northwestern Mwy, .http://www.Cbrncdycastle.com 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at Bearly new season will beheld Sept. 11. •* Southfield. (248) 351-2925. Metropark, Milfordi Pie-regis PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY SECOND CITY tration required, (248) 685- Worn, 249 S.Maln, Plymouth. (734) •••".'.• (313) 57^5164/(313) 576-5100 ORCHESTRA T.H.I.Q.U.E. 'PhantomMenace to Society.' 8 p.m. 0603/(800) 477^3178. Kfetropark 416-9417; 1:30 p.mVSaturday, Aug.-' ' FIRST THEATER GUILD OF Holds open auditions for musicians 9;30 pirn. Friday, Aug. 27, at the . 28,' at Tiggywinkles, 30993 Five Mile, BIRMINGHAM Monday; Sept, 7, positions available in Copper Canyon Brewery, 27522 Wcdnosdays-Sundays,.and J.O:30 p.m. , vehicle entry permit is required: Fridays-Saturdays, attho club, 230t b3St of Merriman, Livonia; (734) 458-. • Auditions.for *Brigadobn," 7.p.m. .; all. string section's, substitute musi Northwestern, Soiithfield. (248) 223 ahnual $15, $8 seniors, or daily,'.' Woodward Ave,, Detroit. Mainstnge 5313 .'•• •-,::'••• .':..'.• Thursday, Aug. 26 and 2 p.m. Sunday, cians ere heeded for ell instruments. 1700 • comedy octs: $10 Wedhesdoy's, • $3 weekend* and holidays, $2 Aug. 29. in Knox Auditorium at First... , . (313) 640 1773/(734) 451-2112 TYE-KOWALEWSKI TRIO weekdays except Wednesdays Presbyterian Church, 1669 Maple, 8 p.rn, Fridays-Saturdays, at Dig Fish, I'ICRKG see next page * MM* #M MMM i***mm •trnmm mmmmmm WNMMM iWJW.iimniji'u The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26,1999 (N *V*" > c: —* " Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomtn, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (73.4) 591-727$ Continued from previous page 25, at the museum on Van Hoosen All ages. (248) 377-0100 or; (world music) RONI SIZE Outlook, Inc. Free admission with pur Thursdays. Sundays, $17.50 on Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, one http://wWw.palacenet.com (R&B) LENNY KRAVITZ With DJ Die and MC Dynamite, 9 p.m. chase of CD. Young will sign copies of' Fridays, and $19.50 on Saturdays. mile east of Rochester Road off of CRANBERRIES With Smash Mouth and Freestylers. Saturday, Sept. 18, St. Andrews Hall, his new release "Renaissance." For (313)965-2222 Tienken Road, Rochester Hills. $3. $2 With Collective Soul, 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug, 31. Pine Knob 431 E. Congress. Detroit. Tickets on information or reservations, call (248) seniors and students. (248) 656-4663 Monday, Aug. 30, Pine Knob Music Music Theatre. Independence sale $15. All ages. (248) 645-6666 685-9898 (semi-classical) 3VI U S E XJ IVI S Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw Road. Township. (248) 377-0100 {rock) - JACKIE ROUSH A. JNf JE> O PUL A Tt Independence Township. $35 pavilion/ JAN KRIST 8:30 p.m. Friday. Aug. 27, 3t the Grand J~ T O U «. S MUSI O $20 lawn. AH ages. (248) 377:0100 or With Harbinger's Mile,.7 p.m. Friday, Cafe, 33316 Grand River, Farmtngton. http://www.palacenet.com (pop/rock) Sept. 10. Xhedqs Cafe, 240 W. Nine Free. (248) 615-9181 (punk/folk) C L UB BELLE ISLE ZOO ^~ ACME JAM BILLY RAY CYRUS Mile Road, Ferndale. Tickets $8 SAX APPEAL Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, Fox and advance, $10 at door. (248) 399-3946 ' NIGHTS 7 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 26, State : 7 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 26 and * Oct. 31, at the zoo on Central Avenue Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., Farigrounds. Gold Circle seats (folk) Thursday, Sept. 2, Fox and Hounds, ALVIN'S on Belle Isle, two miles east of down Bloomfield Hills. Free. At! ages. (248) $10 plus admission to the State THE LEGENDARY WAILERS BAND 1560 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. The Hush Party with resident DJs 644-4800 (blues) town Detroit, entrance is on East 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, Majestic, Free. Atl ages. (248) 644-4800 (blues) Melvin Mill and Cent. 10 p.m.' ACOUSTIC JUNCTION Fair. (248) 645-6666 or purchase Jefferson at East Grand Boulevard. $3, tickets online at www.t.icketmas- Detroit. $17.50 in advance. 1313} HADDEN SAYERS BAND Mondays; and Club Color, featuring $2 seniors age 62 and older and stu 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Blind Pig, 833-9700 10 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, Fifth funk and disco, 8 p.m. Wednesdays dents, $1 ages 2-12. {248) 398- 208 S. First Street, Ann Arbor. $7 in ter.com. LIQUID #9 Avenue Ballroom, 25750 Novi Road, (free defore 10 p.m.). at the club, ','• 0900/(248) 399-7Q01 advance. (734) 996-8555 DEATHGIRL.COM With Mind-Circus and Friction. 9:30 Novi. No cover. 21 and over. (248) 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. 18 and CRANBROOK HOUSE AND ALABAMA With DJ Clark Warner, 9 p.m. Friday. p.m. Thursday. Aug. 26. Blind Pig. 208 7 35-4011 older. (313) 832-2355 or -..-^ GARDENS 7p.m. Thursday, Sept, 2, State Sept. 10, 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw St.. S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $4 cover. 21 10 p.m.. Saturday, Aug. 28, Fifth http://www.alvins.xtcom.com Tours 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays Fairgrounds. Gold Circle seats Pontiac. Tickets on sale $6. 18 and and over. (734) 996-8555 Avenue, 215. W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. ARBOR BREWING COMPANY through Sept. 27 ($10); and 11 a.m. $10 plus admission to the State older. (248) 645-6666 or www.ticket- LUCIANO $2 cover. 21 and over. (248) 542-9922 Latin dance night, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 " master.com and 1:15 p.m. Thursdays a,noon lunch Fair. (248) 645-6666 or purchase With Mikey General and Dean Fraser. 9 BRITNEY SPEARS a.m. Tuesdays. 114 E. Washington St.. " ELECTRIC BOOGALOO p.m.. Friday; Aug. 27, Majestic, Ann ArbOr. Free. 21 and older. (734) . ' is offered only with a house-tour and tickets online at www.ticketmas- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, postponed only by reservation for an additional With The Dopes and The Big Creek, Detroit. $15 in advance. (313) 833- until Sunday, Sept. 12. State Theatre, 213-1393 or http://www.arborbrew- $10; gardens open from 10 a.m. to 5 ter.com. {country) 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Blind Pig. 9700 (roots/reggae) 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Sold ing.com p.m. Monday-Saturday. 11 a.m. to 5 DAVID ALEXANDER/DEBBIE 208 S, First Street, Ann Arbor. 21 and MANIC STREET PREACHERS out. All ages. (313) 961-5451 or BUND PIG p.m. Sunday ($5), guided garden tour KELLACHOW over. $4 cover. (734) 996-8555 July 24 show has been rescheduled for htip://www,statetheater.com (pop) "Swing-a-biJIy" night wrth dance at extra cost by reservation, at 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Fridays- ELIZA 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at Saint BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN lessons, dancing, 7 p.m. Sundays at ,^. Cranbrook, 380 lone Pine Road, Saturdays, at La Bisteoca Itallian 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Magic Bag. Andrews Hall. 431 E. Congress. The Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 16-17 the club. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. ^. 8loomfield Hills. (248) 645-3147 Grille. 39405 Plymouth Road", between 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Detroit. Tickets for the original date shows scheduled for The'Palace of $3 in advance, $5 at the door. 19 and ',,, CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF Newburgh and Haggerty. Plymouth. (248)541-3030 will be honored at the door. Auburn Hills have been rescheduled for older. (734) 996-8555 or ''' SCIENCE AND ART MUSEUM (734) 254-0400 FAMILY VALUES TOUR ZIGGY MARLEY & THE MELODY Sept. 8-9. Tickets forthe Aug. 16 http://www.intuit-solar.com or . 'Contemporary Art from Cuba: Irony THE ALLIGATORS Featuring Limp Bizkit, Filter, DMX and MAKERS show will be honored Sept. 8 and tick http://www.blindpigmusic.com ' and Survival on the Utopian Island," at 9 p.m, Friday. Aug. 27, Lower Town . The Crystal Method. Time to be deter 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 7. ROyal Oak ets for the Aug. 17 show will be hon CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET the art museum. (248) 645-3361; Grill. 195 W. Liberty, Plymouth. Cover mined, Wednesday, Sept. 22, The Music Theatre, Royal Oak. Tickets on ored Aug. A limited number of tickets "Flashback" night with 'The Planet"- '• "Scream Machines: The Science of charge. 21 and over. (734) 451-1213 Palace. Auburn Hills. Tickets on sale sale now $12.50 in advance, $15 day are still available for the Sept. 9 show. WPLT on level two (Clutch Cargo's), Roller Coasters,'. "Our Dynamic Earth," (blues) now $35 reserved and general admis of show. 21 and over. Buy tickets at $67.50 and $37.50. Refunds are avail old school funk on level fnree, and able at the point of purchase through and planetarium and Lasera programs ' BACKSTREET BOYS sion. (248) 645-6666 or www.ticket- Royal Oak Music Theatre, techno and house on level four. 8:30 Aug. 17. (248) 377-0100 or at the science center,1221 N. 7:30 p.m. Saturday—Monday, Nov. 6— Ticketmaster outlets or charge by p.m. Saturdays, at the club. 65 E. master.com http://www.palacenet.com Woodward. Bloomfield Hills. 1-877-462- 8, The Palace; Auburn Hills. Sold Out! phone at (248)645-6666 Huron, Pontiac. Free before 9 p.m. 21 ~ THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS TOUR THE STARLIGHT DRIFTERS and older; Alternative -dance nig^t. 8 ^ 7262 MARCIABAU RICKY MARTIN With Peter Tosh's Fully FuHwood Band. 9 p.m., Friday. Aug. 27. Cavern Club. p.m. Wednesdays in Clutch Cargo's. DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 8 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 28. at The Ark. Nov, l show at The Palace is sold out. 8 p.m. Friday. Sept. 10! Magic Bag.' 210 S. First Street. Ann Arbor. $5 18 and older. (248! 333-2362 or "Frontiers to Factories: Detroiters at 316 S. Main. Ann Arbor. $15. (734) KATHYMATTEA 22920Woodward Ave., Ferndale $15. cover. 21 and over. (734) 332-9900 http://www.96.lmelt.com Work 1701-1901," formerly known as 763-TKTS (blues/boogie-woogie piano) With The Wilkinsons, 8 p.m. Thursday, (248) 544-3030 (reggae) (rock-a-billy) '•"•.• GOLD DOLLAR "Furs to Factories,*1 with a new Land BARENAKED LADIES Aug. 26, Clio Area Amphitheater, 301 GINUWINE Hip-hop and dancehail reggae dance Office, a "Wheel of Fortune" style land 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Sept. 3-5, Rogers Lodge Dr., Clio. $26 reserved, CURTIS STIGERS night with D-rChsno. 8 pm. acquisition interactive, three new video Pine Knob Music Theatre, t-75-and 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, State $21 bleachers. (810) 687-7611 or 8 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 29. The Shelter, Wednesdays at the club. 3129 Cass screen interactives. a documentary Sashabaw Road, Independence Fairgrounds. Gold Circle seats http://wsvw.clioamp.org (country) 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $6. Alt ages. (313) 961-MELT or Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 21 'and video, a new Heavy Industry section Township. $33.50 pavilion, $25 lawn. $10 plus admission to the State MAXWELL http://yvww.961meU.com (rock) older. ;3l3j 833-6873 or and a display explaining Detroit's move All ages. (248) 377-0100 or Fair. (248) 645-6666 or purchase 8 p.m. Thursday Aug. 26 and Friday. http://www.palacenet.com (pop) STONEY MAZAAR AND THE http://www.golddollar.com from "Stove Capital of the World" to Aug. 27, Fox Theatre. Detroit. $75. tickets online at www.ticketmas- THE GROOVE ROOM the Motor City, automobile capital of JEFF BECK $50. $40. (313) 983-6611 WESTSIOERS ter.com. (urban) Funk, hip-hop and top 40 with DJ Mac the world, at the museum, 5401 With Johnny Lang. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. MAZINGA CD RELEASE PARTY 7 p.m. Friday. Aug. 27. Fox and GIPSY KINGS Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave.. D. Thursdays. Women admitted free: Woodward Ave. (at Kirby), Detroit. Sept. 9. Pine Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 WitJjJEI Topo and Smirk, 9:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 28. Pine Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) "Love Factory" alternative dance nigh! Museum hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sashabaw Road.Independence Saturday. Aug. 28. Blind Pig*. 208 S. Township, Tickets now on sale $35 Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 and 644-4800 • Fridays; Alternative dance wth DJ Wednesday-Friday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. First .Street, Ann Arbor. $5 cover. 21 Sashabaw Road. Independence Mat; Saturdays: Alternative dance Saturday-Sunday. Free admission pavilion/$15 lawn at The Palace and 9 p.m, Fnday, Sept. 3,-Lowe> Town' Township. Tickets on sale $32.50 and over. (734) 995-8555 Tuesdays: gothic. industrial and refo Wednesdays; $3 for adults, $1.50 Pine Knob 8ox Offices acid Grill. 195 W. Liberty. Plymouth Cover pavilion. $15 lawn. (248) 377-0100 CHRIS MCCALL with DJ Paul Wednesdays free, at the seniors and children aged 12-18, free Ticketmaster locations. Charge by charge. 21 and over (734) 451-1213 (world music) 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Espresso dub. 1815 N. Mam St.. iat 12 Mile for children ages 11 and younger phone (248) 645-6666 or online i blues) GOVERNMENT HONEY Royale Caffe, 214 S, Mam Street, Ann Road). Royal Oak Free before 10 pm - Thursdays-Sundays. (313) 833 1805 or www.ticketmaster.com (rock) TAYLOR BLUES FESTIVAL 8 p.m. Thursday—Saturday, Aug. 26— Arbor. No cover charge. (734) 662- nightly. 21 and older (,248.-589-3344 ; http://www.det rojthistoricai.org BIG SUGAR Steve Gornall, Tommy Castro. Chise-f 28, Token Lounge. 28949 Joy Road. 2770 (adult contemporary) O.r,hup://www.thegrooveroorn.corn 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, Magic Bag. Brother,.Mudpuppy and otners, 1 p.m. Westland. $3 cover after 10 p.m. 21 JOEY MCINTYRE LA BOOM TEEN NIGHTCLUB 22920 Woodward Avenue. Ferndate. Saturday-Sunday. Aug. 28-29. at DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER and over (734) 513^5030 (rock') 6:30 p.m. Fnday. Aug. 13. postponed Dance night for teens ages 15 19. 8 $8. (248) 544-3030 (blues/rock) Sisko's On The Boulevard. 5855 "More than Meets the Eye," an inter THE GRUESOMES until Sept. 15. Royal Oak Music p.m. to 1 a.m. Fr.oa,s and.Saturday 7 THE BLUE MOON BOYS Monroe 8lva. at Van Born, Taylor. $5 active exhibit from the Smith son jarP'"' ) With Soot and Sugar Pill, 9:30 p.m. Tneatre. 318 W. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. at the club.' 1172 V'Fontiac irail. 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, Fifth Avenue each day. (313) 278-5340 or Institution takes visitors through some Friday. Aug. 27. Blind Pig. 208 S. First $25. All ages. (248) 546-7610 (pop) Walled Lake. Ages 15-19. <;248: 926- Ballroom. 25750 Novi Road, Novi. No www.siskos.com of the daily experiences of blind and St.. Ann Arbor. $5 cover. 21 and over. MEN AT WORK 9960 cover 21 and over. (247) 735-4011: THE TEMPTATIONS visually impaired people, continues (734)996-8555 8 p.m. Thursday,'.Sept, 9. The Magic 10 p.m.. Friday. Sept. 3, Rochester 8 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 28. Clio Area MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER through Aug. 29. (313) 577-8400. ext. HARRINGTON BROTHERS • Bag. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Mills Brewery, downtown Rochester Amphitheater, 301 Rogers Lodge Dr.. "Good Sounos," with music by The 417; IMAX movies include "Tropical $15'. (248) 544-3030. (swing) 7 p.m-. Tuesday, Aug- 31. Fox and Clio. $30 reserved. $24 bleachers. Tonehead Collective and images by Rainforest" at 10 a.m. Mondays- MOBY Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. Thomas Video. 9 p.m. Fridays at Magic Fridays, 'Thrill Ride: The Science of BLUE ROSE (81,0) 687-7611 or Bloomfield Hi|ls. Free. All ages. (248) With Boom Boom Satellites, 9 p.m. Stick, 18 and older. Free, 'Work '' Fun' at 1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Library Pub, http://www.clioamp.org , 644-4800 (blues) Saturday, Aug. 31;'Saint Andrews Hall. Release." Rock r,' 8o.%i nappy hour- "Everest" and 'Whales' multiple show- - 42100 Grand River, Novi (248) 349- 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $15. All 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, State with bowling, music and complimenta ings seven days a week, at the center, 9110 and Friday. Aug. 27, Boathouse SCOTT HENDERSON, GARY WILLIS ages. (313) 333-2362 (techno) Fairgrounds, Gold Circle seats ry fooo from the Majestic Cafe. 5-8 ' ' noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays- Billiards..7720 N: Lapeer Road. Lake AND TRIBAL TECH MOE $10 plus admission to the State p.m. Fridays at Garden Bo.si. $6. 18 Thursdays and 7 p.m. Fridays- Orion (248) 6934100. (blues) 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. The Magic 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sept 2l. St. Andrews Fair. (248) 645-6666 or purchase and older: "Rock n' Bpwi'iwith DJ De1 Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. BOUNCING SOULS Bag. 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. Hall. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. Tickets Villareal. 9 p.m. Fridays ana DJ Sundays, at 5020 John R (at Warren), With H20. U.S. Bombs, Straight Face Tickets on sale $15. (248) 544-3030 tickets online at www.ticketmas- on sale $13. All ages. (248i 645-6666 Gutterbatl. 9 p.m Saturday's at Ga'den Detroit. Admission to Exhibit Hafl is S3 and Union 13. 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. KRISTEN HERSH ter,com. fniotown) orvrww.ticketmaster.com Bo.vj.Free. 18 ana oloer: ••The Bird's for adults, $2 for children ages 3-15 3, Saint Andrews Hall. 431 E. : 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, Blind Pig, JOHNTESH MOGWAI . Nest.' punk rock night.with live perfor and adults ages 60 and older, free for - Congress. Detroit. $10. All ages. (313) 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $10 .in 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Pine Knob With Granger, 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. mances, 9 p.m. Mondays at'Magic children ages 2 and younger. IMAX 961-MF.LT or http://www.961melt.com advance. $13 at door. 21 and over Music Theatre. 1-75 and Sas-haoa.v 9, Magic Stick, Detroit. $8 m advance. Stick..Free. 18 and Older: "Soul' ' films are additional $4. (313) 577- (punk) (734) 996-8555 Road in independence Township. (313) 833-9700 Shak-edown" with DJ Btg Andy. 9 p.nv 8400 ROBERTA BRADLEY AND GYPSY Tickets $36 and $26 pavilion. $13,50 MONKEY SHINE Tuesdays at Magic St:ck Free 21 ancf DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS lawn'. Children under 17 will reterve $5 10 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 26. Fifth .10 p.m. Friday—Saturday. Aug! 27— older. f3-13) 833 9700 Visit the newest exhibition "Folk Art of 9 p.m., Tuesday. Aug. .31, Bailey's Pub. off $26 tickets. (248) 377-0100 or Avenue, 215 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. 28, Boulders, 1020 Ann Arbor Road, the Great lakes" or "Racing on the $2 cover. 21 and over. (248) 542-9922 1777 Canton Center Road, Canton (248) 645-6666 or www.ticketmas Plymouth. 21. and over. (734V 459- MOTOR LOUNGE Wind: Sailing on the Great Lakes," also JAMES BROWN (&34) 844-1137; Noon, Ford.Montreux ter.com (new age)'- 4190 (top 40| "Back Room -Mondays." service-mdus*' a terriporary exhibit on the construc 8 p.m. Friday,-Sept. 24, Fox Theatre, iatz Festival, Pyramid Stage. Hart 38 SPECIAL MOXY FRUVOUS 'tries empfoyee apppecatton night. 9 tion and launch, of-the S.S. Edmund Detroit. Tickets' $35 and $27.50 on . Pla2a. Detroit (313) 963-7622: 8:30 7 p.m'. Saturday, Aug- 28, State 8 p.m. Friday. Sept. 17. The Magic p.m. to 2 am Mondays Free. 21 and Fitzgerald, at 100 Strand Drive on sate now at Ticketmaster outlets or p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, Fox and Bag. 22920 Wood .vara Aye; Ferndale. Farigrounds. Gold Circle seats older: "Family "--with Dj's Derek Belle Isle, Detroit. Regular admission charge by phone at (248) 433-1515 Hounds, 1560 N. Woodward Ave.. .Tickets on sale Si2: (248) 544-3030 $10 plus admission to the-State Piasia'.'kov Echo and Deep. 1.0:p..m. tc 2' $2, $i seniors/children ages 12-18 (soul) Bloomfield HiHsl 248) 644-4800 • THE MUFFS Fair.'(24$) 645-6666 or purchase a.m. Tuesday. Aug."31; also check out during the. hours of iO a.m. to 5' pm, . BUGS BEDDOW BAND (b'ues) 6 p.m', Friday. Sept. 3. The Snetter/ tickets online; at www.ticketmas- "'the Moby after-party Aug. 31'..,$3. 18 Wednesday-Sunday. (3i3) 852-4051 - 9:30 p.m." Sept. 3—5, Beate.Street • IMMUNITY 431 E. Congress. Detroit $8:50. Ail .• v and older; 'Maximum Overload" with '•• HENRY FORD ESTATE-FAIR LANE 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept: 2, Shairf" •- ' terxom. (classic rock Blues, 8 N--Saginaw Street, Pontiac. ages, i 313) 961 MELT or-.;•" Estate tours include the restored river Shake on Fnday Aug. 26. 10 o'.m, $6. (248) 334-7900 (blues) Park in downtown Birmingham. Free. i ; TILT .- ,http:/-/w.w-w .961 mett.com s>nd:e reck. 18 and older: "Big House" featuring side powerhouse, Henry Ford's person- All ages, (reggae) With Qr,e Man Army.,7:30 p.m! DEANA CARTER ' NAUGHTY BY .NATURE Static Revenger, with Tommy Ony*. . ••• al garager and cars, giant generators INNERCOURSE Tuesday. Sept. 21. The Shelter. 431 £ 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6 at Phoenix. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 28. LaBoom . Andrew. Gotd'stone and a rare set by . placed by Ford ahd.Thotrtas Edison that With Factory 81, 7. p.m. Saturday, Congress. Detro;t. Tickets o^ sa^t? $8. ' Plaza Amphitheater for the 1999 Arts. Teen Night "Ctub, 1172 N''Ponlia'c T/aii. Fill artist D.B.. 10 D,m \o 2 a.rn , stilt operate, and the tunnel to the 56- Sept. 17. 7.th.House, 7 N..Saginaw St.. Ail ages. (248)645-6666 or www Beats and Eats Festival in Pondao. Wailed Lake. Tickets on.sa:e $19.99 Saturday, Aug. 28..56. 21 and older. room mansion with elaborate carved ticket master com (punk) . (country) \ Pontiac. Tickets on sale $8. Alt ages. woodwork and personal artifacts, at at Ticketmaster (248).6456666 ot an at the club, 3515 Camff.. RAY CHARLES (248) 645 6666 or www,ticketfnas TWISTIN' TARANTULAS 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn. (313) www.ucketmaster.com iraoi Hamir3mc*.. (313i .396-00SQ or 7:30 p.m.. Sunday, Aug. 29, Pine Knob tef.com 9:30 p.m, Thursday. Aug. 26 at Karl's 593-5590 OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN http. / / w ww .niotordetroil .com ISLEY BROTHERS Music Theatre, )-75 and Sashabaw .7:30. p;m. Wednesday. Sec* 1, Pi"e Cabin. 9?79 N. Territorial Road. ST. ANDREW'S/THE SHELTER Road, Independence Township. $25 7p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. State Knob MuS'C Tneatre, I 75 and Plymouth Cover charge. 21 and o:'der. "Three Floors of Fun.' 9 p.m Fridays.. HENRY FORD pavilion, $15 lawn. All ages. (248) Fairgrounds. Gold Circle seats Sashabaw Road',.Independence i734i 455 8450 . $3 before 11 o.m . $5 aft_erwa-d 18. MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE 377-0100 or $10 plus admission to the State Township $3? 50 nnvifion. $15 lawn . TYRESE and older; X2K dance night: 10 D nv "Summer Evenings" continue http://rtww.paiacenet.com Ail ages.; (248) 377 0VX: or 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. State Saturdays, 'Incmcator," 9 n.m Fair. (248) 645-6666 or purchase r Saturdays through Aug. (at reduced CHER tickets online at v/ww.iickotmas- hup--' '.www.pauieenei com Fairgrounds. Gold Circle seats Wednesdays m The- Shc-l!e $6. 21 and prices), features cake walk, town ball, Older. St, Andrew's and The Shelter are With Cyndi Lauper and Julio Iglesias. ter.com. (K&tt) ('cdunlr.y/ppp) ••..." $10 plus admission to the State herb/food presentation, ice cream Jr. Concert rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. OUT OF REACH- • at 431 E.-Congress, Detroit i313i- JEFFERSON STARSHIP TEN YEARS Fair, 1248' 645-6666 or purchase social (addiUohat'fee), the village is Sunday, Sept, 12. Tha Palace. Auburn 10 p.m. Thursday. Aug 26 a-nT 961 MELT orh(tp: , www 961mc!l com AFTER TOUR celebrating,its 70th season with, a Hills. Tickets from the July 23 show Thursday, Sept. 2. Boulders,'1020 Ann tickets online at www.ticketmrts- STATE THEATRE With Dave Mason, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. host-of activities, and exhibits such as will be honored on Sept. 12. Tickets Arbor Road, Plymouth. 21 arxJ ovf. ter.com. thip-hop'i "Ignition* dance 'night, JO p:m 27. Pine Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 and Saturdays at the club, 2115 WockJwarri- Abraham Lincoln's assassination chair for an additional show on Sept. 11 are (734.1 4594190 tClassic rock)' VIETNAM PROM Sashabaw Road in Independence Ave., Detroit, Cover, charge 18 and and a life mask mode 60 days before , on sale for $75.25 and $45.25. Call TOM PETTY AND THE With Black Ocean Drowning..Greebo Township. Tickets on sale $24,50 over (313) 961-5451 or his ass'asBination, at the museum, (248)645 6666 HEARTBREAKERS 2000. Friday, Aug 27. 313jac. KENNY CHESNEY pavilion/ $12.50 lawn . upMflirs from JacobyS at 624 Brush htlp'://sv'w\s.statetheatcr.com. 20900 Oakwoo'd Blvd., Dearborn. 'Echo Tour" 8 p.m.. Saturday. Oct. 9. JOYDROP St . Detroit (313* 962-7067 (elect'on 24 KARAT CLUB Hours are 9•a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, State •Thp Paface. Auburn Hills Tickets 6 p.m. Friday. Sept. 10. The Sholler. >ca* • $12.50, $11.50 seniors, $7.50 kids 5' . Fairgrounds. Gold Circle seats $49 50 and $39 50 at 'Palace and Pipe 'Cruise Night" with ho; fods, Hai'eys 431 E. Congress. Detroit. Tickets on 12, members and children under 5 $10 plus admission to the State Knob bo* offices and Tickrimaster E6** The Observer & Eccewfric/THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 'The Sixth Sense:' A horror movie a BYJONKATZ (Olivia Williams) are surprised also lives with an unspoken he spends in this quest will jeop SPECIAL WRITER one evening by an intruder, Vin dread. Cole is a pitiful youngster. ardize Crowe's marriage and The Sixth Sense" defies label cent, Grey (Donnie Wahlberg in a His peers ostracize him, his more, ing. If you don't like horror brief but loud appearance). Vin teacher calls him a "freak" and "The Sixth Sense" sounds like movies, if you don't like thrillers, cent had been treated unsuccess his hardworking divorce mother a lot of movies you'ye either seen if you don't like the supernatural fully by Crowe years earlier. Now is running out of patience. or avoided, depending on your — don't worry, but do go. It's an adult, he is still terrified by Cole can't or won't communi taste, like "The Exorcist," none of the above and all of the "something" and has returned to cate his "secret" to anyone. The "Poltergeist," and "Carrie." above. This is a horror movie exact revenge by putting one secret: He sees dead people. Not Again, we emphasize that while with a heart, a film so sensitive bullet in the doctor's belly and ghosts, but corporeal beings who things do go bump in the night, and smart you'll want to stand another in his own ear. As this died violently and wander South this film is not about monsters. by the box office and stop people sets up events to come, we're not Philly trapped between here and It's about friendship. The friend from seeing anything else. spilling any beans here. beyond^ unaware, in fact, that ship between the boy and his You'll also, want to go right Fading out and in to the fol they are dead. doctor, between the boy and his back in and see it a second time lowing fall, we find that Dr. "I" don't wanna be scared any mom, between the boy and — yes yourself, for reasons we can only Crowe is weighted down with more," Cole tells his doctor. — the ghosts. hint at. guilt to the point of professional "Please make them leave." Crowe We should add out of fairness Bruce Willis is prominent impotence. His salvation may can't make them leave, but per that this isn't cutesy "Beetle- Philadelphia child psychologist come in the form of eight-year- haps he can make Cole under juice" or smart-alecky "Ghost- Malcolm Crowe. He and his wife old Cole Sear who, like Vincent, stand and use his gift. The time busters" either. You will jump out of your seat more than once. And you will bite your lip to avoid ^ spilling the wonderfully logical r S I ft V B- l I' I' E N T R I I but totally startling ending...as we are doing now. RON PRllilK. € We can, though, talk freely and Drama: Bruce Willis (right) stars as child psychologist ^i»* *- :«**° gleefully about 11-year-old Haley DrMalcolm Crowe, an emotionally shattered man Joel Osment. You may have seen haunted by his past and the misdiagnosis of a child GUIDE TO THE MOVIES him as the dying boy on "Ally McBeal" or as Forrest Gump, Jr. suffering from visual hallucinations. When he meets v. J He is a wondrous revelation as Cole (Haley Joel Osment, left) a young man with simi- • lar symptoms, client and therapist are awakened to Warren & Wayne Rds STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM United Arttstt Waterfofd Cinema II Cole. It's been written that his National Amusemttts 313425-7700' MENACE(PC) . 12 OAi 7S01 Highland M. audition reduced writer-director something astonishing in "The Sixth Sense." Showcase Clwnwi Sarga-n Mjtioees hs'icie Tvs^S-e Osks S.E. comer fcWhtt^ams lake M. Night Shymalan to tears, and OU Kt COtdfTf USThCJ AV) WJ 24*349-4311 P.d. having seen the final product, we MShoH's UhtJ 6 pm while straining to understand It to Beaver." Despite his rep as SlwWtKt Continues ShcftwDafy 24 Hour Movie line can't just write that off as studio Auburn ««hM4 AMERICAN PIE (R) (248)666-7900 hype. why it exists at all. an asteroid-bashing superhero, Ute ShcM's Wed.Thurs. Fri. & SaL SttfRodxtttrHilh we're hard-pressed to imagine 21S0N.OpdyieRd. THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR CALL 17 FILMS ISS1 As his mom, Australian Toni And what about Bruce? Well,, 8erAwmUaSmfy& Walton 8M 200kd3yGrrJe (R)NV Stadium tatinc and Digital he whispers a lot. But at the anyone else in this tender role. NPTEACrBNC MRS. 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He considers Detroit to be a cedes Benz,'" McCall explained. sound that my "I love 'Mercedes Benz' and I first set of car 'melting pot of a lot of different music: R & B, love Janis Joplin but I didn't keys made as blues, gospel, rock and pop' all with a blue collar want to do it. It's a signature my mother energy and a constant groove. Most of the artists song. It's usually a good idea to slipped them avoid them." into my delicate were people he knew who not only showed inter After she was talked into it, hands the day I est in the project, but those who would 'deliver McCall brought family members STSPHANIE turned 16. great songs/ into the studio to sing the song's A. CASOLA Despite the chorus. She admits that now, virtual blizzard she's quite happy with the brewing outside, result. I couldn't wait to hop into the "It was great to have this driver's seat, pile my closest excuse to work with all these tal friends inside and just take off to ented people," she said. Like places unknown — Freedom at Larin, McCall agreed that "it's a its purist. nice time to. be hanging out in But times have changed since temptation to speed. The com music:,R & B, blues, gospel, rock Detroit" my parents and even my older pact disc, available at all Harmo and pop" all with a blue collar sisters started to drive. The sto More to come ny House locations, was pro energy and a constant groove. ries I heard about my sister duced by Mark and Brian Pasto Most of the artists were people The project began in May and Michelle cruising around town in ria of Harmonic Park Creative he knew who not only showed it took about six weeks to com her jet black classic '66 Ford Group in Detroit. It was released interest in the project, but those plete the CD. Larin called it Mustang convertible sounded so last week during the Woodward who would "deliver great songs," "genuine" work by some of the . far from my own reality. The Dream Cruise. said Brian Pastoria. best local artists. tame suburbs of Rochester Hills "I didn't believe they didn't One of them, Liz Larin found Leonard Moon, of Bon Temps weren't much of a place for cruis have a sort of soundtrack for (the out about the project shortly Roulle, said the CD is something ing during my teenage years, but Dream Cruise)," said Brian Pas after returning from Los Ange you could have in your car all for so many other metro Detroi- toria. So he and his brother cre les. After cutting two records year that will let you "drift back its purist one more time. Stephanie Angelyn Casola. ters cruising defined a time in ated one. Choosing from an A-li'st with a major label, Larin to summer" every time you play writes about popular music for] their lives. . Check out "Cruisin' Songs from of tunes, which all relate to cars, returned to the Detroit area and it. He envisions several versions the Observer & Eccentric News- •• the Motor City" on the Web at local artists recorded their own was "wowed by all the talent" of "Cruisin' Songs" in years to papers. She can be reached at) Songs for thproad dreamcruise.org or har- versions of hits like The Beatles. she came across in the area, come. (734) 953-2130 or e-mail at sea-' moniepark.com. Call (888) 265- In Detroit — where the auto "Drive Mv Car," and Alice Coop Larin took Tracy Chapman's Pastoria sees this project as [email protected]. To send ' 5698ioi "lore information. mobile is something sacred — er's "Under My Wheels." The always fabulous hit "Fast Car" to expanding. He said "Cruisin' a fax, dial'73-li 591-7279... what would cruising be without songs cover diverse musical new levels by transforming it Songs II" is a poSsibility in the Highway One, without classic ground, from rock to blues to into her own techno version. future. 'convertibles, and without the swing, and even hip-hop. "Everyone came and worked "It's really indicative_af_th.e— radio cranked to 10? for free," said Larin. "Everyone kind of talent we have here," he r • *•* ONE OF THE YEAR'S A group, of local musicians rec The-Betrort^Vitfe was into playingonit for fun." • said., .•• • ':; • ' ~' :'.', ognized that connection "It's unbelievable and it all Chris McCall happened to be Pop "Cruisin' Songs" into your ated "Crmsinl-STnTg^From the. CD player, drop the rag top sounds 4ike Detroit," said Pasto working on her.own-CD in the -Jell Craig. SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW •ity," a compilation of 14 ria. He considers Detroit to be a studio when the opportunity down, rev the engine and hit the classics that may induce the "melting pot of a lot of different arose to work on the compilation. streets. Experience freeddm at "HUGH GRANT is INCREDIBLY FUNNY AND INCURABLY ROMANTIC." -Bill Br»Boll. WESTWOOO Offf RADIO CD REVIEW £ ' '___ .. .• . . • •-•"••'. . JJ^JPUnder'tlie spell of Marilyn Mack "Under" — Marilyn Mack • Marilyn Mack Group Group is Livonia native Mari Dirty Cow Records lyn Mack on lead vocals Give it a chance, relax, and let yourself fall "Under" the and percussion, Scott dreamy spell of Marilyn Mack Peterson" on acoustic Group's debut album. and electric guitars, Marilyn Mack's chiming voice reveals undertones reaching the Philip Daher on electric caliber of Sarah MacLachlan and guitars, Michael Freder PaUla Cole, while the band icks on bass, Mark Kon- meshes seamlessly to produce an winski on drums. honest songwriting style that AMC ABBEY NOW SHOWING! AMC BEL AIR probes the curiosities and ques AMC LAUREL PARK AMC LIVONIA 20 AMC SOUTHFIELD tions we all face in life and love. AMC STERLING CTR. 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SORRY NO PASSES DURING REGULAR EfiGAGEK'ENT dyin' / The money's com in' in too Also contributing on the debut late," • CD are Michael Kepos, also a Liyonia-resident, on drums, 11m Emotionally-charged music Lemke on saxophone, Scott Daw coupled'with true talent forms son on guitar and Bob Miller, the backbone, of this Ypsilanti- who arranged strings and per based group's sound. With cussion on "Under." •Under," Marilyn Mack Band reels listeners into its own world "Ease My Mind" is as soft, bitter pop rock. As if that's not enough Crunching guitar riffs fade — a world of contemplation and sweet and beautiful as an unex to pique interest, buy it for the •into muted tones while Mack 1 hope,, a world that questions our pected summer storm. sole reason of supporting quality adds her pleading vocals in every moVf aud treasuressimple, Naming influences as diverse local rock. songs like "Tell Me Why".and delights. The title track offers a as XTC. Tragically Hip arid Van "Wishful Thinking.".Catchier dark, melodic, retreat into the Morrison, Marilyn Mack Group By Stephanie Angelyn Casola tunes like "Simpler Times," allow group's own musical realm, while developed its own sultry style of- A BEAUTIFUL AND EXCITING FAMILY FILM! BIG LAUGHS, GREAT STARS . GOOD MOSNjNG AMERICA, JOEl S'.tQil- . A CLASSIC -AN. WARD WINNER." n U»\i it ^m llllt \|rtlMiK> K<»»Kl« BRING A DATE, OR BRING THE FAMILY KICU Tei.Fv.stON, mm ADAMS "One ihSng^jfou can count on: a romantic comedy with Julia Roberts can't miss. A RIFRtSHINO BR!Ml." TODAY, GENE S>4XHT JULIA RICHARD ROBERTS GERE RUNAWAY Iivti'.rw ^5? }vr.i,-cj PGKE^. 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Sameer Eid has delighted diners fish, scallops and shrimp mari Hours: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, until 11 p.m. Fri with his Lebanese cuisine, Mid nated and char-broiled) and day and Saturday. dle Eastern and Mediterranean Whitefish Fillet, baked over a Menu: Lebanese cuisine and Mediterranean specialties with par dishes. Such success does not bed of fresh peppers, onions, ticular emphasis on fresh seafood. Limited menu items with moder come without daily dedication. beefsteak tomatoes and -spinach, ate prices at lunch. Many vegetarian choices at both lunch and din Eid is up at 5 a.m. six days then seasoned with herbs and ner. each week. Like the best Euro olive oil. Full liquor license pean chefs he's off to personally At lunch, the non-traditional Cost: Lunch $8-11. Dinner and broiler specialties average $22. select cuts of lamb and other Pasta with Pesto Sauce is very Reservations: Accepted. meat at Wolverine Packing Com popular. •.'.'." Credit cards: All majors accepted. pany in Detroit's Eastern Mar "And believe it or not, we're Carry-out: All items available as carry-out. tunch time delivery to ket. Frequently aided by his known for our baby back ribs," office buildings within four mile radius. • ; brother Walid, Sameer is not Sameer noted. "They are the Phoenicia Uncorked ! EATING OUT IN THE SUBURBS • Panini Cafe and Grill, restaurant seats 50, all non 275.) Tickets are $40 per person and hotel for four. Stay tuned to Mediterranean, the bounty of Spicy Specials in the fall. And 42087 Ford Road (between Hag- smoking, reservations are or $75 for two. Call (734) 462- the Dining page for more infor North American waters and gar he's not talking spicy, he'll be gerty and Lilley roads in the accepted, and carryout is avail 4417. Event proceeds help pay mation. dens, and the grain-fed, corn-fin dishing up fiery. Zanzibar is Sears Shopping Plaza), Canton, able. for scholarships for Schoolcraft • Bella Ciao — 118 W. Liber ished steaks and roasts of the open Monday-Thursday 11:30 1734) 981-7000 is open on Friday. Panini Cafe and Grill has a College students. During the ty, Ann Arbor (across from the Midwest along with the tropical a.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Friday until Restaurant hours are- 10 a.m. catering menu. Twenty-four event, Master Sommelier Made Ann Arbor Art Center) offers theme loyal diners include as 10 p.m. Saturday 5-10 p.m. and to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 hours advance notice for catered line Triffon of Unique Restaur "intimate dining with a Euro their favorites. Chef Todd will Sunday 5-9:30 p.m. a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; items, minimum eight people per rant Corp. will present a wine pean flair." The restaurant is also launch a series of Todd's 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. order. 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