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VOLUME 35 NUMBER 23 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 68 PAGES • http://observereccentric.com SEVENT*~nVE tfENtS c Letter sparks city electioO I9&n9 HomeTow nfla Communications Networkp, f" - The Westland City Council primary is heating ing road repairs to concerned residents "I would do it again." up following the use of city letterhead in a of Holliday Park Townhouse Coopera The Aug. 3 mailing indicated that mailing by two councilmen. Their actions may tive. Holliday Park will benefit as early as Cox and Griffin'used'the city clerk's next spring from a resurfacing pro Starting Sunday afternoon, the result in a union grievance. office letterhead.even, though they gram. The letter ended with a-cam exit ramp from northbound 1-275 described their mailing as a personal paign slogan, "keep making it better," to eastbound 1-6.96 will be closed BY DARRELL CLEM for a prerprimary election mailing to a response - paid with their own money being used by Cox, Griffin and theic for reconstruction and traffic STAFF WRITER north-end neighborhood. •- to road concerns raised by more than running mate, David James. .detoured about five miles onto [email protected] . Councilmen David Cox and Charles 400 residents who signed petitions. James- name doesn't appear in the eastbound M-5. - Two.incumhent Westland council "Trav" Griffin have upset some col "I will never let anybody tell me that letter. From northbound 1-275, candidates are accused of campaign leagues, residents and their own coun I can't communicate with the citizens Critics accused Cox and Griffin of motorists looking to exit .to east- improprieties for using city stationery cil secretary by sending letters pledg of this community," Griffin said Friday. bound 1-696 will be directed onto Please see LETTER, A6 the eastbound-M-5/Grand-River exit and follow two lanes Onto that portion of M-5 how known as Sound of music the Keith Deacon Memorial High way in Farmirigtoh-Hills.. Motorists will drive: 2.5 miles east. That will take them past the Grand River exit, then they will option of turn around pn a temporary ramp, then proceed on westbound M-5 another 2.Sjniles to the east- bound 1-696 exit. an appeal Construction crews also contin ued work this weekend on the Eight Mile Road entrance and BY DARRELL CLEM exit ramps. Motorists are advised STAFF WRITER to use Seven Mile or Six Mile [email protected] interchanges as alternate routes. Richard Gnida - besieged by intense Once Eight Mile ramps are com-, public scrutiny after crashing a limou- pleted, crews will move to Seven sine that injured two Detroit Red Mile for construction there. Wings players and a masseur in 1997 - faces a Sept. 8 deadline to decide whether he will fight a new. one-year jail term. TV Book: The Observe?* "He did not indicate to me that he Newspapers have discon will file an appeal," Gnida's court- tinued the TV cable guide. appointed attorney, Mary Jane Bevel- heimer. said. "I have no idea if he will," Reader surveys have Her remarks came Wednesday after shown that the guide Westland District Judge Gail McK- night sentenced Gnida. 30, to one year hasn't been popular with in jail for driving drunk July 2 - his the majority of our read third alcohol offense. ers. We will continue to McKnight criticized Gnida's "absolute cavalier attitude" toward the focus our attention on law. and she urged authorities and improving other aspects prosecutors to prevent any early of your newspapei\ We release he might seek, McKnight's ruling followed a July 30 apologize for any inconve jury decision to convict Gnida after nience. authorities accused him of driving drunk and ignoring a stop sign in Westland. where he lives. SUIT PiiUfl) Bit' TOM UAK1.F.Y The judge also revoked Gnida's THE WEEK license and directed, prosecutors, under Family fun: D'umpet player Nate Panicacci of Westland and a member of the Red Garter Band forfeiture laws, to seize his car. plays out into the audience during a Tuesday concert at Red ford's Capitol Park, At right is wife In a rare move. McKnight issued a Mary Panicacci arid grandchildren Mandy and Tyler Brown of Wayne. Westland's summer three-page statement detailing Gnida's concerts end 6p.m. Sunday at the William P. Faust Public Library of Westland. case and explaining why she believed ftrikfUr jail was the only option in sentencing •him.' She said Gnida has a history of alco hol offenses and other violations such MONDAY as driving on a suspended license. She Concert fan a slice of summer . singled out the 1997 crash that brought Council session: The "very serious, life-changing injuries to Westland City Council the Red Wings players and staff." By JULIE BROWN The show will be at the Performance enjoyment for the people." said Jo A former limousine driver, Gnida STAFK WRITER Pavilion of the William P. Faust Pub Johnson, Cultural Society president. will hold a study session [email protected] was involved in a June 1997 crash in 6:15p.m. Monday at City lic Library of Westland, on Central "We've had some real good crowds." Oakland County that injured Red f you like music, today's a good day City Parkway, between Warren and said Johnson of Westland. The con Wings 'Vladimir Konstantinov and Hall on a proposed Wal- to head to the Westland Cultural Ford. certs, which have been held 10 years, Slava Fetisov and masseur Sergei greens. I Society concert. Concerts are sponsored by the have been at the library the past Mnatsakanov. three years. The free concert will begin at 6 W'estland City,Couneil and feature a Konstantinov still is frequently in p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, with Detroit variety of musical styles. The aim: the public spotlight as he tries to over School board; The Wayne- Breakdown featuring Todd Marken. "Just to provide a Sunday evening ..'" Please see CONCERT, M come injuries that paralyzed him. • Westland Board ofEdu- McKnight noted that, even before cation will meet 7 p.m.. Gnida was arrested again for driving drunk July 2. he had received two. Monday in the school minor traffic tickets in May and board offices, on Mar IS 111 refused to appear in court. quette east ofNewburgh. Clearly upset by Gnida's actions, McKnight ordered him jailed and said BY JULIE BROWN calendar year. he has exhausted options such as pro-, STAFF WRITER The restaurant, which' opened" in October 1995, is one.of jbrown@t)e,homccomm.net bation. trea.t'ment.arid fines. INDEX more 1hah 130 in the U.S., with additional sites.in Canada. The judge .pointed out that Gnida's The Red Robin restaurant on WaiTen in Westland is tops The Michigan restaurants are owned by the Aiisaia Group, ..problems,have led to new state laws, or nationwide in increased sales for Red Robins, and that has which also owns area Big Boys, • Obituaries -•'•• A2 so-called "Gnida bills," thai increase staff at the restaurant feeling-proud. , , Red Robin's, about to open its fifth Michigan eatery, Kos • Classified Index E3 penalties for driving on a suspended "We just keep going faster and faster," said Ken Kossick, sick said, with others planned. lie attributes their success .to' license and causing injuries or death. Real Estate EI general manager for the Westland eatery. The top honors excellence in service. "Whatever it takes to make our guests are for the fiscal year, which corresponds closely to the 1999 Crossword E8 Please see RESTAURANT, At '"' ' .• . •' " Please see GNIOA, A4 Jobs Gl Home & Service H5 Automotive 117 • Taste Bl 'Wacky Wednesday' b rings • Health & Fitness m • Arts & Leisure CI tomfoolery to • Sports & Recreation Dl
BYJULIEBKOWN • Now that the day has STAFF WRITKH tlOWTfrREftCHiJS jbrown4?oe.honiecomm.net passed, the secrets can be Libraries may have a reputation as revealed. The items includ • Newsroom 734-953-2104 staid places, but "Wacky Wednesday" ed a Christmas stocking Newsroom Fax:734-591-727 9 proved that wrong at the William P. hung in August, a table Faust Public'Library of Westland. E-mail: JbrowridoebonWcomm.ne. t Wearing gym shoes and oth Nightline/Sports :734-9532104 The children's department was the focus of activity Wednesday, Aug. 18, ers. Reader Comment line,734-953-204 2 with things iVbit topsy-turvy. "We have Classified Advertising,734-591-090 0 a .'lot of wacky things around, hiddein . Display Advertising:,734-591-230 0 secret things," said Joleo Kempf, head "Wacky Wednesday" wasn't part of ..'•'•'. Home Delivery,734-591-050 0 of children's services. "Our department the Summer Reading Program, which has gone wacky." ended Aug, 7. "This is just straight fun, Now that the day has passed, the no reading required," Keihpf said. secrets caii be revealed. The items "We've done it a numbvr of times, srui-IMMCOBY TOM iiwn included a Chi istmas stocking hung in Sometimes its called-Freaky Friday'." Searching: Lisa Heni'csbauijh, 10, (left) and her brother Lance. August, a table weaving gym shoesand She desenbe(l student response as f \y , f l ,}// ) f } -Wacky Wednesday" von- - others. Students searched for 10 items, }1 (l ( s( (im out t)w orm orf w great, noting 30 kids participated m • ..'.,' ,, /,., ,, •, } ,• ) •• r .- ;J, , ,/,,) filling out a form, plus two more for the first 2\ hours There was no age t('st at ihc hhrary. I he Halloween decoration hanging in the chil extra credit. 6 63174 1O011 6 Please see WACKY, At dren's area of (he library was one of 12 wacky items to find. A2(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999
OBITUARIES
ARVID E, SWAOUR John (Dolly) Swagler; seven death by his brothers, James • West, Westland. Home with burial at Grand Services for Arvitf "Arv" Swagler, grandchildren; and one greats and Charles, and sisters, Mr. Wilkina was born June 24, Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Offi DR. EUGENE P. LESCHINSKI ciating was the Rov. Paul T. 7j>, of Lansing wei^ Aug. 19 in grandson. Dorothy Tucker and Evelyn Nee- Services for Dr. Eugene Leschin- 1919, in Nankin Township and Tjffany Funeral Homb in Lans Mr. Swagler was preceded in ley. died Aug. 18 in Fairfax Manor, Adams from Dearborn Temple, ski, D.C., 64, of Westland were Mr. Washburn was born April ing with burial at Deepdale death by his son, Steven, in •Aug* 19 in Vermeulen Funeral Superior Township. He was a Memorial Park in Lansing. 1983. foreman in the automotive 1,1922, in Marshall County, LILUAN JANOWSKI Home. Officiating was the Rev. Ky;, and died Aug. 18 in Ann ;Mr. Swagler was born Sept. 5, Memorials may be made to Services for Lillian Janowski, 75, Leonard Partensky. . industry. 1§22, in Lansing and diecl Aug. Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Surviving are his wife, Nancy; Arbor. He was a machinist. , of Westland were Aug. 18 in St. Dr. Leschinski was born Jan. Surviving are his wife, Gar- lj>-. Mr. Swagler was formerly W. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI Richard Catholic Church with 24, 1935, in Detroit and died son, Herbert; sister, Charlotte; , fwjm the Detroit area, living in 48917. three grandchildren; and three nell; son, Lance (Julia) Wash burial at Michigan Memorial Aug. 16 in Gaylord, Mich. He burn; and two grandchildren. t.fte Livonia, Redford, Garden Park in Flat Rock. Officiating was a chiropractor,. He served great-grandchildren. City and Westland communities, J.W. HICKLfN was the Rev. Terence Treppa. with the Navy during the Kore [n his youth; he was active in 4- Services for J.W. Hicklen, 78, of Mrs. Janowski was born July an War. FRED L BAILEY LEONARD E. ALCINI II and won several ribbons and a Westland were Aug. 7 in Uht 20, 1924, in Detroit and died Surviving are his sons, Joseph Services for Fred Bailey, 85j of Services for Leonard Alcini, 86, state championship for his Funeral Home with burial at Aug. 15 in Dearborn. She was a of Westland and Ronald of San Westland were Aug, 20 in Uht of Westland were Aug. 20 in St. Guernsey cattle. He served in Knollwood Memorial Park in . homemaker. She was a member Francisco, Calif; daughters, Funeral Home with burial at Richard Catholic Church with the U.S: Army during World War Canton. Eureka North Warren of St. Richard Catholic Church, Susan (Michael) Bess of West- Cadillac Memorial Gardens burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in II from 1941-45. He retired in . Lodge No. 509 held a service on Surviving are her husband, land, Julie (James) Bloss of St. West* Westland. Detroit. Officiating was the Rev. 1978 as district manager in the Aug. 6. Adam; sons, Adam of Naples, Clair Shores and Christine (Tim , Mr. Bailey was born March 1,. Terence Treppa. Detroit area for Michigan Bell. Mr. Hicklen was born March Fla., and Jim (Kim) Janowski of othy) Music of Clinton Township; 1914, in Macon, Ga., and died Mr. Alcini was born Oct. 6, He was a member and usher at 19, 1921, in Hazelgreen, Ala., Farmington Hills; daughters, brothers, Donald (Patricia) Aug. 17 in Garden City. He was 1912, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Trinity Lutheran Church, Lans and died Aug. 4 in Westland, He Felicia (Curtis) Gull.of Com Leschinski of Southfield and an operating engineer in the con died Aug: 16 in Garden City. He ing and a member of Elks was a welder in the automotive merce Township, Barbara (Paul) Richard (Nila) Leschinski of struction business. was a tool designer employed B.P.O.E. No. 196. industry, Bortell of Plymouth and Kathryn Dade City, Fla.; sisters Arlene Surviving are his son, Freddie with Ex-Cell-O. He was a mem : Surviving are his wife of 58 i Surviving are his wife, Gladys; (Robert) Jones of Fremont, Caldwell of Delta, Utah, Lor (Beatrice); daughter, Yvonne ber of St. Richard Catholic years, Ruth; sons, Spencer daughter, Patricia Hicklen; Calif; brother, Vincent (Mary) raine (Edward) Bingham of Tay (Donald) Barton; brother, I.V.; Church. (Linda) Swagler and Joel (Linda) brothers, Nolen, Johnny, E.J. Wacht of Dearborn Heights; sis lor and JoAnn (Conrad) Driver of sister, Ruth; two grandchildren Surviving are his wife, Grace; Swagler; daughter, Jean and Billy. ter, Sophie Wacht; and eight Detroit; and three grandchil and one great-grandchild. son, Frank Alcini of Plymouth; (Lawrence) Thelen; brother, Mr. Hicklen was preceded in grandchildren. dren. Mr. Bailey was preceded in daughters, Diana (Leo) Leech of . Memorials' may be made to St. death by his wife, Lazora; broth- Walled Lake and Francine "(John) Bell of St. Clair Shores; ."'. CITY OF G&RDENT3ITY ~: 7~ -RicMTTr^d PlwChibT 3563T- HERBERT S. W1LKINS ers, Roland, Claude, Perry, Cherry Hill Road, Westland, MI James and Earl; sisters, Delta brother, Roy Alcini of Lowell, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Services for Herbert. Wilkins, 80, Mass.; sister, Edith Cheli of AUGUST30il999 * 48185. of Westland were Aug. 21 in Uht and Mabel. . Arrangements were made by Sterling Heights; and 10 grand PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council will hold a Public Funeral Home with burial at children. Hearing ori August 30, 1999 at 7:25 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the Vermeulen Funeral Home. * Cadillac Memorial Gardens JOHN F. WASHBURN Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan. At the hearing, Services for John Washburn, 77, Arrangements were made from all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. of Westland were Aug. 21 in Vermeulen Funeral Home. To solicit public comments on the following proposed ordinance: John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 99-____ Desllanft (SNmerwr %• {USPS 663-530) .••'.. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 52.04 (C) OF CHAPTERS 52 PU&'-Shed every Surxjsy vtf Thursday by Observer & Eccentric^ N-eA-spaperj, 36251 SctoCcraTt, U.oni*. Wi 48150. Perkxteal poiiigs pud el lf.wiia, VI <8151 AfMress a'-l rival (subscript on. chir>gfl of e
Moved by Dodge, supported by Briscoe: RESOLVED:.To approve a five-year, beverage vending machine contract with Coca-Cola Bottling Co., for Parks and Recreation facilities as'prescribed in.the agreement; $20,000.00 Famous ^ Footwear up front sponsorship, 32% commission - 20t»z. carbonated, 32¾ commission - 12 6z, carbonated, 22¾ commission .- non-carbonated beverages. AYES: Brand Name Shoes For Less! Unanimous. ABSENT: None. 4 Item 0S-99-a47 ,••" ^Ioved by Lynch/supported by Waynick: RESOLVED: To award the bids for the sale of used City-owned vehicles to: . - & f: GARDEN CITY. Ml 4313¾ .. •" 1989 FORD TAURUS VIN# 1FABP50U0KG234367 $901,00 W * 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VIN#1G2\YJ14T2LF286134 ••. S911.00 TOTAL. $1,812.00
-v ^/- PiiYIJJI£A^BALiNSK1^2024.IiARRJSQN. GARDEN CITY. Ml 4813(¾ •v .1988 PONTIAC V1N# 1G2AF51R8JT258171 $1,600.00 IBUJMB.ULL AUTO SALES; 2128 TRUMBULL AVE^JiEJBQrxmi82i£ 1991 CHEV. CAPRICE V1N# 1G1BI^371MW245195 $2,237.00 1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA V1N# 2FALP71W3TX148644 $5,392 00 1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA VIN#2FALP71\V'7TX 148646 _&LmS&- TOTAL. • $13,121.00 GJiEAami^J^lTJ^EJOLCAfiS. •i-'»B L-i-a;:.^ •?.-•>•>,x\-' 38 W. FISHER FWY.. DETROIT. Ml 48201 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA V1N* 2FACP72W8NX2073O3 $1,579.00
Grand Total for used vehicles $18,112.00 P^^K^B ^^^^^^^B^^^fc. BMyone^WW1^^ .AYES: Unanimous. ABSENT: None, it?il MpsswJK^^' shoe$,9etas«cof>dpcw'of ..'•.' iisiojaiaft^is ^Hvfl ^^i-v^-j^z*"* jP^ * Moved by Kaledas, supported by Lynch:•Cdiiricibnember Dodge requested ec^orbWvoloew that the letter dated March 19, 1999 from McKenna Associates be included 50%off
mm mmmmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 (W)A3 Back-to-school shoppers know what they want
BY HEATHER NEEDHAM "The kids know their name STAFF WRITER brands," Faith Riddle said. For many parents, shopping Bottom Drawer deals with for back-to-school supplies and roughly dOO clients, who bring in clothes for their children is not clean children's and teen cloth unlike preparing for a small mih ing in good condition in exchange itary battle - and sometimes for 50 percent of the item's sell there are intense negotiations. ing price. Customers get. the Local shoppers are dealing money svhen the item is sold or with those challenges by shop can use the money as store cred ping at consignment shops, scan it, Faith Riddle said. ning newspapers advertisements Cindy Parker of Garden City and setting limits on what they was combing the racks for will spend on each child. clothes for her five children who In Garden City, budget-mind attend United Christian School ed shoppers have been keeping in Garden City. Uer children the Bottom Drawer Inc., a chil range in age from 7 to 16. Shv's dren's clothing consignment shop found some treasures in her at 6209 Middlebelt,very busy huHtS: •-- ... , this back-to-schoplseason. "I've found brand-new clothes," "This seems to be our busiest said Parker, who also shops at time," said owner Faith Riddle, yard and garage sales. adding that this round of back- Her children have a prescribed to-school shopping has started dress code, which includes earlier and has been busier than khaki-type pants and polo shirts most years. A back to school sale of particular colors. STAFF PHOTO BY TOH HA vim and a Beanie. Baby giveaway "It's easier," said Parker, who School beckons: Christine Civuson ofWestland looks for shirts for her boys, Timothy, 4, and Kevin 9, (not pic contest have both been draws. was shopping with her mother- in-law, Billie Parker. "There's a tured) at the Bottom Drawer Store in Garden City. Daughter Emily, 2'\; peeks around her mother. The store stocks clothing, - shoes, books and toys for infants certain variety of things we have She said the private school "College sales have really of socks, underwear and bras ture side snaps for easy removal to teens. Designer brand items to look for.'' experience has taught her son picked up." he said. "We've sold have picked up. Bill Riddle said. and WCW svrestling T-shirts. He like Tommy Hilfiger and Old Christine Crouson of West- Kevin, 9. how to dress appropri more dorm-type stuff than I've Sales of basic'school items like also likes "Pokemon" items. Navy go fast when they come in. land, who has two children ately. ever'seen." crayons, pencils, paper, glue, Their mother, Vicky, said she Cargo, carpenter and flared attending Northville Christian, "He's used to everything stay As for what's hot with kids. notebooks and binders have also sets a limit of $150 per child, jeans also go fast. deals with prescribed dress ing tucked in," she said. He even Bill Riddle's 12-year-old daugh been swift. when she takes them school codes. tries to tuck in his pajamas, she ter helps him keep abreast of the On a recent afternoon. Juline shopping. added. trends - and makes sure mom Katarski. 4, of Garden City was "'My strategy^ just pretty Around the corner -at Kmart, and dad keep her in style. on a mission with her mother. much involves looking in Sunday Items have kid appeal Faith Riddle's husband Bill Rid "She likes anything with Taz Jennifer to find a certain kind of papers for the different ads." dle, operations manager, is mak on it." Bill Riddle said, referring backpack. Juline will attend Vicky Burner said. ing sure the shelves and racks to the popular "Tasmanian Memorial Elementary School. What's hot for back to school cargo, carpenter and other "utili stay stocked with things kids Devil" character. "The only thing she keeps say When asked what kind of this season: ty" pants as well as khakis and parents want. Sometimes he As for clothing, the baggier, ing she wants is a Barbie back clothes he was looking for.. • Sports team apparel such as finds it's a losing battle, especial the better. Cargo and carpenter pack," her mother said. Once Michael Beannger. 9. of Garden • "Pokemon" items, including Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pis ly with hot items such as see- pants as well as khakis are all they found one, Juline clutched City said "baggy ones." He was clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes, tons and the Detroit Lions through backpacks. hot sellers. Girls seem to love the it close while they continued to also gunning for a "Cheetah" notebooks and more. • For college students, bean- Hot items at Kmart include jeans with butterflies and flow shop. backpack. He wil! attend Memo • "Star Wars - The Phantom bag chairs, fuzzy "It" lamps, anything with Pokemon. Star ers embroidered on them, said Elsewhere in Knjart. Carls- rial this fall. Menace" items giant thumbtack picture hang Wars, Barbie or Looney Tunes Alicia Onderdonk, Kid's World Burner. 11. who will attend Dou • "Looney Tunes" items ers, plastic crates and boxes, on it. Nylon lunch kits are also department manager. glas Elementary School, was Mother Vickie Beannger said • Novelty backpacks, such as lava lamps and "retro" decora hot as well as dorm room sup Shoppers are also making sure searching for bell bottoms. T- she goes the resale route with "bubble" or plastic character tions such as flowers, ladvbugs plies such as plastic crates, stor their children have things to shirts, notebooks and pencils her younger boys, but described backpacks and butterflies are hot. age boxes, small stereos and we a r u n d e r n e a t h t h e i.r n e w Her brother, Jack, 9, svas eyeing her teenage son as being "too old • Baggy jeans, including small desks. school outfits and shoes - sales the breakaway pants, which fea-. for resale." Quake has family mourning
BY Scon DANIEL A Ford.Motor Co. employee, his seven-week stay STAFF WRITER used up all'his.vacation time. He thinks tt'.s unlike [email protected] ly he'll be able to go back to Turkey. Like millions around the world, Saet Kerimouski "I wish I could do something," Kerimouski said. sat helpless this week unable to aid family and "But I don't have the time." GOLF SPECIAL friends in earthquake-ravaged Turkey. More than 7,000 people were confirmed dead as All the Canton man could do was to keep trying of Wednesday. Nearly 20,000 were hurt and 10,000 to reach loved ones via the telephone and wait for more missing. Massive relief efforts are under way. their calls. Finally, late Tuesday afternoon^ a full Rescue teams have arrived in Turkey from Wavne County Golf day after the killer quake, he heard from his sister. Switzerland. Military jets from the United States, "My sister said they had to leave the area," Keri Germany and France are helping extinguish ,a mouski said. "She was calling from a motel about massive oil refinery fire near the earthquake's epi 25 miles away." center. 54 HOLES OF EXCITEMENT! His sister lives in the town of Yaloya, which sits Locally, the American Red Cross is gathering well within the 400-mile northwest region of money to buy essential foods and medicines for Turkey affected by the earthquake. Turkish people. Red Cross rescue worker.-; were on "She said they had bad damages, to lots of build their way to the country Wednesday. . Donald Ross's ings-," Kerimouski said. "The top priority is to rescue and treat the ^¾¾. A native of Macedonia, he has 50 family mem injured," Detroit chapter Emergency Response WARREN bers living.in Turkey. Four from his-wife's 'side* of Director Peter Amos said. the family were killed " -- , As for money, he said it'll be Used to.buy .goods A/ALLEY Kerimouski, 46, said.he also.lost several friends overseas. "We get a lot .better value than shopping GOLF CLUB to the quake, which registered 714 on the Richter - and shipping from the U.S.." said Amos. ; scale, . •''•-. ••' , • •'••:. •;'.. .Those wishing to contribute can do so"'-in two and •:"'.•' "We lost four family members," he said, "and sways: . " seven people I knew personally.'' • Send a ..check to the American Red Cross Inter Introducing./. Ironically, Kerimouski and his family returned national Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Wash Metro Detroit's from a seven-week vacation in Turkey on Aug. 6; ' ington, D.C 20013. Newest Challenge "It wasn't meant for us to be there," he said. • The Red Cross can he reached on the World While he was in Turkey, it was hit by an earth Wide Web at www: redcross. org Credit card dona INKSTER quake registering 4,1. tions should be made to the International "They are common in that area,". Kerimouski Response Fund. VALLEY said. GOLF CLUB ACHIEVERS
Westland residents are among Chieh Lee; Chengliang'Liao: Kohn, senior. journalism-public recent graduates of Madonna Chih Ileng Lin; Ying-Chih. Lin; relations; Colleen Kurth. senior-, University in Livonia. Earning (Mien-Yuan Liu; Pei-Sui Lu; criminal justice. bachelor's degrees were: Jennifer Chin Feng Shon. Chi-Ming Melanie Ledesma. junior. Eng Blackmore, management; Tseng; Hsi-Yuan Tseng; Hsin- lish; Jancll Leschinger. senior, Michael Cruz, history; Ralph Hunn Wu; Po-Chung Yang; and biology: Dorbta Lewandowski, Egeler, business administration; Shan Zon Yang. senior,.medical- technology, Tere Albert Fuciarelli, business sa McClung, junior, nursing: administration; Stephanie Madonna University students Linda Mclntyi'e. senior, psychol Gibeau, nutrition and food sci have been named to the dean's ogy; Debbie Mitrevski. junior, ence; Jerry Kuopus, criminal jus l*ist. \Vestland students are: fine arts; Kiinherly Mitton- tice;. Connie Lake, psychology; Asha Boll, senior, nursing; llahn. postdegree, secondary David Radich, history; Robert Michelle Bramble, senior, nurs provisional program; Ayako Hitter, quality operations man ing; Hilary Brennan. junior, Miyoshi, junior. -Japanese stud agement; Vicki Sorensen, litera-' nursing; Laura Charpontier. ios, Robert Muery Jr., sopho cy education; Robert Tedders, senior, social work; Tiffany more, criminal justice: Lan GOVfCtUM mathematics; and Yauina Vega, Clemons, senior, biology; Tam- Ngfuyen, sophomore, computer I ^C.^Uty^T science; Mary Orwin, postdegree, Cotf 4 Spanish. mio Fitch, senior, gerontology;' elementary provisional program: I Master's degree recipients in Sherry Ford, sophomore, hospice CtrSir'•KA\ &' " \ s 2 sl leadership studies from West- education; Stephanie Frederick, Aunee Parent), junior, history; '" £Nio» l'*W <'•••" Martha Potter, senior, nursing; land are: Tsui-Ying Chan; Cheng senior, legal assistant; Karen 1 I Kelly Provost, senior, nursing Ling Chang; Hsing-Ju Chang; Freeman, sophomore, fine aits; \ QfMlOR 6 3^ ^ ^00p'e, M Shu-Fang Chang; Ting->Wei Albert Fuciarelli; senior, busi Teresa Quattlamler. junior, I ^ LxV* ' ° *W " *° 1 Chang; Wcn-Hsiang Chang; I-Ju ness administration; Christina merchandising management; 0 1 ^¾¾^¾¾ Chen; .Ion Huan Chiang; Grim, senior, psychology. Karen Higgs. sophomore. Eng ••.v.m*^.*!*.* "'^^^ - | I Hsiaochung Chu; Chi-Hung Jennifer Henry, senior, mus lish. Jill Wasson. senior, biology; ^¾\Klv.\-***^ „ VOO l>-n" -t«oiv ing; Nonko Hoshina, senior, sign Philip.Wheeler, postdegree, 'edu I I ' Chuang; Shu-Chiao Chunng; ^"^g^^r^.. Ming-Hang Chung; Ju-Chun language studies; Susan Hud cation planned program. Shan \ *m ***•*, *r*V*°h> non Wiley, sophomore, commer <*» />p r-ta I Hsiao, Wei-Lun Hsu, Cheng son, senior,, accounting; Anthony \m Jung Huang, Chiungchen Janisso. junior/ computet infor cial ait, and Lisa Wojrieehowski. \ I postdegree. IIIIIMIU: *** Huang. Chun Yen Huang; Yu mation systems; Bridget t John =- W#* I**-- mm nJ^> Chen Jan. Yu Ching Kan, Shu- son, junior, sociology. Michael l'--i-nn--TiTri-pn|i iTrrTTT- n , iiinni | l [ • ri> nun minr"\wrri~nri-ir|ini|ii nimp[^ii, iinnjifiii IJIII ;i HI u.HiMpimpsi^iniinwMpw nil ^IHJ.DII ii!inji>m>pll»'Hi|«l|' ,ii»' Hiu Ko. Jun llsiang Lai; Ming-- Kiimlah. senior, hi.-l.iiv. Joseph 'A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999
Look! from page Al Lance Concert from page At Restaurant Henges- baugh, "That's worked out really • This year's concerts happy and satisfied, we're will youth sports programs, including 11, (left- well," said Johnson, whose hus began June 6 and con ing to do." those for high school students. to right), band, Ernie, lines up the enter Good food certainly brings "We're proud of the whole situ- sister tainers. All but one are the tinued each Sunday them in, too, and the menu ation," he said. library, with the July 18 concert except for Father's Day . includes gourmet burgers, appe Lori Brist, WeStland Chamber Lisa, 10, shaving been at Stottlemeyer- tizers, pasta dishes and entrees of Commerce executive director, and ^ark. ' - ' and the Fourth of July. such as chicken fajitas, Lake was pleased but not surprised to cousin >.This year's concerts began Superior whitefish, ribs, fish and hear the news. "Red Robin offers Tiffany •June 6 and continued each Sun chips and others. Many salads a very unique atmosphere, a Born, 10, day except for Father's Day and Lamp, George Gillies, Paul and are also served, Kossick said. wide variety as far as menu tyie Fourth of July. There's an Sandy Valovick^ and Marlis "We've got quite a large menu. goes," she said. "It's a very cheer write lassortment of music for listeners .- Lomas on the board that brings The food's always good." The ful and happy atmosphere." down '6f all ages. music to Westland. Westland restaurant seats about She likes the menu, including items. "The line dancers come out Good Weather's a perennial 275, he said. the selection of nonalcoholic bev and have a good time on that," concern for concert organizers. Red Robin Michigan sites erages. "I go there a lot and I STAFF PifOlO BY TOM HAW1XY. Johnson said of the country "We only had two rainouts this include Novi, Southgate, Madi find myself taking people there [western performances.. year," Johnson said; The Bailey son Heights and one soon to for dinner," Brist said. ; The concert series is "kind of a Center on Ford near Carlson is open in Roseville. The company's She likes to take her kids •Jf&mily affair" for the Johnsons, the rain site for concerts, includ home office is in California. there, noting the food's good but Wacky from page A1 '^yho serve with Earl and Darlene ing tonight's. Kossick and his colleagues are the atmosphere isn't one^n which the kids must keep quiet. proud of the restaurant's reputa limit, and younger participants seventh grader at Marshall Mid tion for cleanliness and its com "You don't have to be stressed dle School. "It was easy," he said, while vou're there." got help from parents filling out munity involvement. The West- the form. Prizes were food agreeing it could be tough for land restaurant is involved with ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS coupons for Toarmina's or Burg younger students. CITY OF WESTLAND er King, "I had trouble on the extra Participating students includ credit,* said Lance, who found Sealed proposals For tho City of Westland, Kirke-Neal-Wayneford ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ed Lance Hengesbaugh,. 11, a the extra items. Resurfacing Project Phase H,/will be received by the City of Westland, at the office of the Purchasing Agent. 3G60I Ford Road, Westland, MI until CITY OF WESTLAND 10:00 a.m., local time on September 3, 1999 (No exceptions will be made) at Sealed proposals for the City of Westland, John Hix • Palmer Road which time and place all bMs will be publidy opehed and read. - - Resurfacing Project, will be received by the City of Westland, at the DexcdpJJflaiJJLWork: office of'the Purchasing Agent, 3660V Ford Road, Westland, MI until 10:30 Gnida from page Al The approximate quantities of major items of work involved in the project a.m., local time on September 3, 1999 (No exceptions will be made) at which are. as follows: time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. 2600 tons of 1100. 20AA Wearing Course Description of Work: For the 1997 limousine crash, Wings, their families and close 100 tons of 1100. 20A Base Course The approximate quantities of major items of work involved in the project Gnida could've faced a five-year friends." 9 Butt Joints . are as follows: prison term and a $5,000 fine if Christopher Raymond, West- 500 S.Y. of Cold Milling Pulverize 12,000 SY, of existing asphalt he had been sentenced under a land District Court chief proba 20 Structures Adjusted Place 3000 Tons of Asphalt new law that McKnight said will tion officer, reported to McK Contract Documents on File Driveway approaches, culverts, and ditch cleaning become effective Oct. 1. night that Gnida appears to be Contract Documents may be examined at the City of Westland Engineering Contrnct Documents on File "In any case, he has been the in denial of his problem or lacks Division Offices. 37095 Marquette, Westland, MI 48185, Dodge Reports, 10 Contract Documents may be examined at the City of Westland Engineering Oak Hollow, Suite 330, Southfield, MI 48034 and the Construction Division Offices, 37095 Marquette, Westland, Ml"48185, Dodge Reports, 10 object of literally thousands of an appreciation for how serious . Association Plan Room at 1625 S. Woodward. Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302. Oak Hollow, Suite 330, Southfield, MI 488034 and the Construction citizens and fans who were so it is. Contract Documents may be obtained at the City of Westland Engineering Association Plan Room.at 1625 S.Woodward, Bloomfield Hilts, MI 48302: angry and heartbroken over Defense attorney Bevelheimer, Division Offices. A non-refundable charge of Ten Dollars ($10.00), check Contract Documents may be obtained at the City of Westland Engineering what happened to their (Red meanwhile, said she wasn't sur only, payable to the City of Westland will he required for each set of Division Offices. A non-refundable charge of Ten Dollars ($10.00), check Wings) heroes," McKnight said. prised by McKnight's ruling in Contract documents. Contract Documents will be available beginning only, payable to the City of Westland will be required for each set of "The citizens' feelings are the Gnida case. Tuesday, August 24,1999. Contract documents. Contract Documents will be available beginning absolutely insignificant to the "I sort of expected it," she said, Each proposal shall b"? enclosed in n sealed envelope marked with the Name Tuesday. August 24, 1999. consequences on the injured Red but declined further discussion. of Bidder and shall be plainly marked on the lower front left hand corner Each proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked with the Name "Kirk Neal Wayneford Resurfacing Project Phase II". Proposals must be of Bidder and shall be plainly marked on the lower front left hand corner addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Westland and delivered to uJohn Hix - Palmer Road Resurfacing Project". Proposals must be addressed • Christopher Raymond, Westland District Court the- Purchasing Agent's office on or before the tiriie specified above. No to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Westland and delivered to the exceptions will be made. - Purchasing Agent's office on or before the time specified above. No chief probation officer, reported to McKnight that Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or exceptions will be made. Gnida appears to be in denial of his problem or bid. bond in the amount of five percent (n'i) of the Bid, payable without Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or lacks an appreciation for how serious it is. condition to the City of Westland, as security for acceptance of the Contract. bid bond in the amount of five percent ir>('<> of the Bid, payable without No Bid may be withdrawn for at least ninety '90) days after the scheduled condition to the City of Westland, as security for acceptance of the Contract. closing time for receiving Bids. No Bid may be withdrawn for at least ninety '90) days after the scheduled The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, and to closing time for receiving Bids. ^y^y^-^r^^^XT T^^^'^T^^TT^ waive informalities in bidding, or to accept any Bid it may deem in the best The City of Westland reserves the right- to reject any orjiH Bids, and to interest of the City. waive informalities in bidding, or to accept any Bid it may deem in the beat & B Laundromat & Dry Cleaner , Bonding companies must be listed in the "Department of Treasury's Federal interest of the City. ,. 8485 N. Wayne Rd. • Westland X Register of Approved Sureties Listing." Bonding companies must be listed in the "Department of Treasury's Federal 734-4277841 ^ MRS. JILL B.THOMAS' Register of Approved Sureties Listing." (2 blks. South of Joy in Holiday Plaza) Purchasing Agent MRS. JILL B.THOMAS l City of Westland Purchasing Agent Open 7 Days LAST WASH lO P.N. Publish Auj?u*i22. \
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BY KEN AURAMCZYK drivers because they appear; irri Officers will be patrolling 1-94, enforcement agency." v • ple see that as a gateway for STAFF WK1TEK tated over their driving. "We'll 1-96, 1-275 and main thorough Residents also can drive to a approval for.when they start [email protected] be looking for people who are fares such as Michigan Avenue crowded area if they fear, for driving," Ficano said. Motorists who express anger driving too slow, theh glare at during peak traffic hours, paying their safety. Sheriffs The Michigan Humane Soci "Plus" gift certificates^Vll com -A-workshopr "Nurse-As-Educa- care •..institutions and agencies. tial ing Center's Commission on The evtnt is.sponsored by the ety will hold K-9 Kapers com petitors will, be given a free bag tor," will be presented at Madon Earlyregistration fee is $60 Accreditation. College ofNursmg and. Health petition 10 a.m. to 3 pm: Sun of canine goodies. .. 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They're not ners will vie for four seats in the oops, it didn't even dawn oh me," Moreover, he questioned fooling anyone." BY HEATHER NEEDHAM Nov. 2 general election. Cox said. "1 type my own letters. whether Anderson is upset Anderson suggested as recent STAFF WRITER CHAMBER "It's the same old tactic; just a I always have. I can tell you' it because other council candidates ly as Monday that the council different year," said Councilman won't happen again. It didn't are addressing road issues. could find money in this year's The second annual Five Star Richard LeBlanc, who isn't up dawn on me that it was a mis "Anderson is sitting there and budget - rather than waiting Expo promises residents and City, Joy Manor and Souper for re-election but is supporting take." has never done a damn thing," until next spring - to make Holl business owners an opportunity Sandwich Carver, new to the other candidates. Cox and Griffin blamed much Cox said. "He's had three years iday Park road repairs. to meet their business neighbors event. of the controversy on what they to do it..." As the Holliday Park letter - and a chance to sample some Linda Lee, a Young Country Grievance possible consider cheap political shots fueled the first big dispute this food made by local restaurants, disc jockey, is scheduled to Following citizen complaints being taken by rivals such as Taking credit? Westland election season, the bakeries and banquet facilities. attend. The $2 admission tickets about the letter, the council's incumbent council candidate Anderson charged that he has two sides did seem to agree on This year's expo is planned for will go toward hourly raffles. own secretary, union employee Glenn Anderson. long sought money for road one point - that City Clerk Gib 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Major sponsors include nation Nancy Bonaparte, is considering Griffin offered no apologies for repairs.while Griffin and Cox bons lias been pulled into a con 11, at Joy Manor, 28999 Joy, al Wholesale Printing Corpora filing a grievance over the use of the letter. "sat silent." Anderson accused troversy even though she says east of Middlebelt in Westland. tion, the Observer & Eccentric city clerk stationery. "David and I responded, and the pair of trying to take credit she wants to remain neutral. Chambers of commerce involved Newspapers and Sign A Rama. News of a possible grievance we do it all the time ... We have at election time. Gibbons said in a letter to in this year's expo include those Contributing sponsors include surfaced last week in a memo every right to communicate with "It is a textbook example of council President Cicirelli that from Garden City, Redford, Barson's Greenhouse, Joy that City Clerk Patricia Gibbons citizens when they raise issues political pandering and is just "for future reference, any letter Westland, Dearborn Heights and Manor, Michigan Community wrote to council President San with us. I'think it was appropri plain dishonest," he said. that needs to be done for the city Wayne. Newspapers, North Bros. Ford, dra Cicirelli. ate because it was a city issue," Anderson strongly criticized council should be done by the Amelia Oliverio, executive Orin Jewelers, the Dearborn "The council secretary should he said! the use of taxpayer-paid city council secretary on council's director of the Garden City Press & Guide, Comerica Bank, do all correspondence of city "I'm not going to argue tire clerk stationery-as "a campaign stationery.; • • • Chamber of Commerce, said 70 Waddell & Reed and Fire Sys s council, ~Gibbons wrote. "If not, technicalities,": Griffin said of piece'* for Cox and Griffin7~ "This procedure,'' she said, businesses partrctpHted in last tems of Michigan Inc. then a grievance will be filed by using city clerk letterhead. "Having experienced numer "would be the correct way of year's expo, and 4.0 have signed A Five Star Luncheon will be the Local 1602 clerical employ . Cox questioned why political ous elections with these two and sending out letters and Would up so far for this year's. held noon Tuesday, Sept. 7, at ees when they feel that council is rivals would push an issue like their ethically questionable tac^ avoid any potential problems She said the benefits of the Roma Hall in Garden City. The in violation of their contract." the letter rather than focusing tics, I only wonder what they with Local Union 1602." expo are twofold. guest speaker will be Devin Scil- Cox defended the letter he and will stoop to next." Anderson "It's open to the public and to lian from WDIV TV 4. Tickets residents and it allows business are $20 for members of any of es to interact and to trade with the five participating chambers other businesses," Oliverio said, and $25 for non-members. Reser 1¾ Mary Denning, owner of.Mary vations must be made with any f Back-to-School & Sport Denning's Cake Shoppe in West- of the chambers by Sept. 2. land, attended last year's event The deadline for businesses to and also plans to attend this sign up for the expo is Sept. 2. With Ad year. The business will be dis Contributing sponsorships for AHA***' tributing coupons and pieces of $300 are available, which cake. includes recognition in Roberto Colon M.D. "This (event) is nice because brochures, fliers, newsletters Jennifer Beetler P.A.C. you can meet other businesses," and newspaper inserts, one-time Denning said. The event also announcement at the event, dis COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER helped her business get more play tables or space, worldwide lllS S. Wayne Road 'Westland patrons, including businesses, Internet recognition, five compli FAMILY PRACTICE wedding customers and many mentary admission tickets and a others. special member package. Accepting New Patients "A lot of businesses that were Special member packages for ' W«lfc-IntW0lcome! there started to order from us," $185 will include one ticket to . ' MMt MMmEltMllt'«WlWpt*0 • •',-' Denning said. the Five Star luncheon, one 8- Other local food vendors offer foot expo table and the opportu . • 0*^> ^a^-s^so - ing samples will tentatively nity to hold a door prize raffle include Dairy Queen of Garden and offer giveaways. Individual chamber members can purchase table space for $200, $275 for nonmembers. West Village Academy Nonprofit groups can rent a N C$h£ivig uj^<5^ Now Accepting Patients Extended HwirsforYour Convenience THE CELLULAR START UP SALE Monday & Wednesday 9 ain - 5 pm Tuesday & Thursday 8 am - ? pin . Friday 7 am • 5 pm LETTHE DIALING BEGIN. Saturday 8 am-^ noon With plans starting as low as $4.99 a month for six months, there's nothing lo stow you dw.u Now you can take advartfage of one of the Icwesl prices ever for AlrTouch service. We'll evert gve you [fee long cksfance for six montfs and a freo analog phone. Its (C\ t»c>^ The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 buys radios for all vehicles Grant funds innovative . BY KEN ABRAMCZYK Canton Township. rates first proposed were $60 STAFF WHITER Construction is expected to and $70. [email protected] COUNTY NEWS Schoolcraft math class begin in mid-September, to pre Boike praised the parks divi .••'** Wayne County took another pare the road area for paving, sion for working with the local was unavailable for comment A S90,000-plus grant frojh teamwork "and intensive lab step to avoid communication and crews will begin bridge businesses. "Government is not Friday on the purchase. the National Sciencx- Founda sessions. The new class is part, •Work..Morton-Taylor will not be to be in competition, with the pri problems experienced by its road tion will fund-a class this fall of the Emerging Scholars Pro Commissioner Kathleen Husk, paved until next spring and vate sector," Boike said. crews in last January's snow- at Schoolcraft College aimed at gram for Teachers, a joint storms. R-Redford, was pleased the coun summer, county officials said. ty was purchasing the radios. strengthening the mathemati effort among. Schoolcraft, East Count commissioners approved a Commissioners also approved Commissioner Bernard Park Husk visited the district yards (ri cal skills of students who plan ern Michigan University and contract Thursday of $62,613 to a contract of $161,514 with Tony er, D-Detroit, wondered if that January to watch snow removal to be elementary teachers/ Henry Ford Community Col purchase 155 reconditioned Angelo Cement Construction Co. was a new policy of the commis operations and praised county The class involves problem lege, funded by the National Motorola Maxtrac Model radios of Novi for concrete replacement, sion in setting fees that may road crews for their efforts, but solving, a wc-ckry iab and .jour- Science Foundation..' from Telepath Corp. of routing and sealing cracks and undermine local business. saw the inefficiencies first-hand. no] entries. The $°.Q,000-piiis NSF three- Freemont, Calif., the only bidder sign replacements for subdivi State law prevents public Some of the radios didn't work As the world in-cimes more, year grant'provides a sequence that responded to "direct solicita sions located in" Canton, marinas from competing with properly and district yards could dependent upon high tech. it is of courses beginning in the tions." Northville and Plymouth. the private sector in docking not track the trucks if they were vitally/important thi- elemen two-year colleges and continu Tony Angelo will subcontract boats on a. long-term basis. plowing, were stuck or disabled, tary teachers he wi-H. prepared ing in the four-year universi with Power-Vac Service of ' Larry Fitch of the parks divi That purchase will equip all Husk said. "There was no way of to teach mathematics and gi\-e ties' that will be a model for Detroit to clean catch basins and sion said the boats were tran vehicles of the county's build communicating that back and children a solid grounding in other institutions. Scodeller Construction of South sient. "They have to move every ings, roads and parks divisions forth," Husk said. "That was mathematical principles. Rheta Ruber;stein. School Lyon for crack sealing. seven days," Fitch said. "By state in the Wayne County Depart time-consuming and it wasn't Furthermore, research indi craft professor of mathematics, law, it has to be a transient ment of Public Services with bet very efficient." cates that elementary teachers said the NSF was seeking pro ter two-way radios and assist in marina." Marina fees set who feel uncomfortable with posals that would use exem communications between trucks math convey their negative plary materials, with textbooks Wayne County commissioners and the district yards. Morton-Taylor OK'd Vice Chair Kay Beard, D-> feelings and weak understand and teaching aids designed to set marina fees at Elizabeth Westland, said a second public In other business, commission ing of mathematical concepts to meet the standards of the Park at higher rates than were hearing should be held on the Earlier this ye a r, C a jn e f o n, ers approved road funds Thurs their students. National Council of Teachers of first proposed in the spring after new fee. Beard said the first "Kim" Priebe, director of public day for a $3.6 million project to . With nearly ha'f? of America's Mathematics Parks Director Hurley Coleman public hearrrrg-covered the earli services., vowed that more trucks, create a new mile-long segment elementary.teachers beginning Students who plan tci be ele- talked with private marina own er proposed fee and not the sec will be equipped with two-way of Morton-Taylor Road from their education at a community rhentary or special education • ers along the Detroit River to ond, higher.one. radios to better coordinate snow Ford Road to just north of War college, a two-year Institution teachers are" eligible for the removal activities. Roads offi come.to a "mutual agreement," "The public is not aware that ren Road and construction of a according to Commissioner Ed is a logical place to house such new beginning algebra class. cials promised then to improve bridge on Morton-Taylor over the fees are being changed," a program. They must complete an appli communications between county Boike, D-Taylor, whose district Beard said. Willow Creek in Canton Town includes Downriver communities The Schoolcraft' program cation and be interviewed by a road crews and district yard ship. Commission counsel Ben includes special sections of Scho.olcraft counselor, to be along the Detroit River. Washburn said there was no supervisors after meeting with Nearly $2.8 million in federal Beginning Algebra for Future accepted. For more informa Commissioners approved legal requirement for the second community leaders to discuss funds have been earmarked for Teachers 'Math 05 I'cus tion, call T.M/ 462-4400. ext. weekly rates at $90 for a 29-foot public hearing. The fees Were snow removal operations. this project to pave a two-lane tomized for future teachers and 5275. 5271 Or 5203. ' slip or smaller, and. $100 for a then approved. 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It's traveling to only II ''•-'--Vietnam Wall for the first time think it affects every Now, the Vietnam Wall Expe who lost their lives in Vietnam. other locations throughout the during a visit to Washington, one a little differently.' rience - a replica of the famous Service Corporation Interna country. D.C.j in June. wall - is coming to Rochester tional, a major funeral and ceme Volunteers are assembling it, "I got a couple of friends who Ed Leafdale Hills. ,. tery service provider; is sponsor and members of the Vietnam The 24-hour exhibit opens Fri ing the exhibit. Admission is Veterans Association No. 133 are on that wall," said Leafdale, Vietnam veteran - . SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 19 trips. mental agencies and universi speak with the student cies of the federal government; South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, /PRNewswire/ -- The Interna Each year, between 3 million ties. Major Award sponsors exhibitors. 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Special Awards sponsorship is Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, 40 nations to compete for schol associations, major scientific and 40,000 school children and open to scientific, mathematical, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Por arships, tuition grants, intern technical corporations, govern adults will view the exhibits and and engineering societies; agen tugal, Russia, South Africa, ships, scientific field trips and , the grand prize: a trip to attend the Nobel Prize Ceremonies in Stockholm, Sweden. Students BEFORE WE COULD SHOW YOU THE JOY OF DRIVING, compete for over $2 million in scholarships, tuition grants, sci WE HAD TO SHOW YOU THE JOY OF LEASING. entific equipment and scientific St. Mary Hospital plans gala SC Mary Hospital's largest fund-raising gala, Hollywood Nights VII, will be held Thurs day, Oct. 14, at Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center in Livonia. An elegant evening of dinner and entertainment, starring The Preps, will include a pre-party, dinner, concert and after-glow. .The Preps feature the original lead singers of'50's and '60's .groups such as The Association," , The Four Preps and The Dia monds, setting the stage for St. Mary Hospital's 40th Anniver sary this year. Proceeds from Hollywood Nights VII will benefit communi- ' ty and family, wellness programs, such ashealth" screenings and •child immunisations, as well as expansions in the. Maternity . Center. • INTRODUCING THE NEW CHEVY IMPALA. . . StlMary Hospital is a 3Q4^bed ;'••,community hospital in Livonia. For information, call the Holly *More overall[interior room than FordTaurus *Faei~efficient 180-hpV6 wood Nights Hotline, (734) 655- , 2907. '•Six-passenger comfort with midsize agility °More than 140 standard safety features (Take your pick * Five-star government front crash test rating' " of golf outings >-•****. -'-.•• Q »? > ' , . 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August 22. 1999 CHEERS FOR BEER Farmer Jack, Northwest offer 'WorldPerks' BY KEELY WYGOSIK STAKFWRrrKR [email protected] CHEF JOSEPH STYKE Farmer Jack has a new partner- Northwest Airlines. Beginning today, Farmer Jack Bonus Savings: Bring home Club members will be able to earn, one WorldPerks Bonus Mile for every dollar they spend at the store. the flavors You need to accumulate, at least 20,000 miles before you have enough for a trip, but Jay Yoshidka, of Jamaica manager WorldPerks Partner Mar keting, suggests using your North ast week my neighbor came over west Airlines Visa card to pay for with a case of Red Stripe so I groceries, that way you'll earn made him a deal. "You hold off a. ' another WorldPerks Bonus Mile for L each dollar spent at Fanner Jack. day mon and I make some good jerk mon." Now how could he turn that The partnership was announced down? Thursday at the Farmer Jack store Jerk refers to a cooking method on Big Beaver Road at John R in from the Arawak Indians and the Troy. Maroons (runaway African slaves), of "Our mutual customers will bene cooking heavily seasoned meat, most fit tremendously from this partner ly pork, in pits with hardwood lump ship," said Craig Sturke.n. president charcoal. There were no charcoal bri Farmer Jack Supermarkets. "We quettes back then. To use this cooking are proud to partner With North method on your grill, you have to buy west' Airlines and reward our lump charcoal. Vic's Quality Fruit Farmer Jack customers'with fre Market on Southfield Road in Beverly quent flyer miles." Hills has lump maple, which is really Farmer Jack began courting good, but you have to be very careful Northwest Airlines a year ago. They because it burns much hotter. have a lot in common. In Jamaica mon they use fruit and "We have over 1 million Bonus hardwood coal, but you can add Club members in Southeast' Michi soaked applewood chips, or if you get gan." said Dennis Eidson. vice presi really carried way. there is a company dent of merchandising for Farmer called Rastafire where you can order .Jack. "Northwest lias over a million wood imported from Jamaica. Their WorldPerks card holders in the number is (336) 924-9459. Visit them area. Both cards are popular. It's online at www.rastafire.com StAff PilOIO BY BILL BRESLKR one more way to add value to the Bonus Club card. It's more than a Best beer Garden fresh: Cafe Cortina captures the essence of summer with their card, it's a club." Of course, the best beer to go with garden-fresh pasta sauces,;^ v By enrolling in the Northwest Air jerk is Red Stripe or Dragon Stout lines WorldPerks program, you'll be from Desnoes & Geddes Ltd. cm your way to free travel to more Kingston. In 1918 Eugene Desnoes in sauces than 500 destinations in nearly POO and Thomas Geddes got together to countries on six continents. To begin make soft drinks. In 1927 when Eng earning WorldPerks Bonus Miles lish and German brewmasters came gy I^ELY WYOoxiK ',••••.;.; , -Venpto will be available; That sauce will be a flavorful you need to become a member of the '"fthHIFWkrHttf-"'. •"'.': blend,of fresh tomatoes and roasted garlic. on the scene, Red Stripe was born as [email protected]' , Farmer Jack Bonus Savings Club. an ale. Then in 1938, with the arrival Like Sugb Del Veneto;. Adrian s'ays all you'll have to do Stop by any Farmer Jack Supermar of reliable refrigeration, Paul Geddes ^ou don't-have to grow your own tomatoes and spend isopen the jar, heat and serve. ket Customer Service Desk, it only and Bill Martindale came up with the a lot of time in the kitchen to enjoy garden fresh ;/'•. Ix)ok for'Cafe Cortina sauces at Hiller's Shopping Cen takes a couple of minutes to fill oiit present day Red Stripe lager. tomato sauce. Cafe Cortina has captured the flavors ter MarketrWestbbrn, Vic's, Merchant of Vino Whole the form. There is no charge to join Red Stripe is a nice hazy yellow, of summer in a jaj. .'/. Since last year theyVe developed Foods^Iarket and other specialty stores. You can even the club. with a good head, low hops, and a three sauces ^ PomodoroVeheziana, Sugo Del Veneto fiiid thenvUp North in Charlevoix.The sauces start at IPyouVe already a member, you'll slightly sweet finish. Dragon Stout is and AglipDeiyejteto;; ;: $4.99 for a 16 ounce jar— four 1/2 cup servings. You can need to get a Northwest Airlines "people have been requesting for years that we prepare place an "order online at www.cafecortina.cbm a very dark red with that nice big : WorldPerks card. You can enroll brown stout head with notes of sauce, for•therrt," said Rjna Toritm explaining why her pop The sauces are also available for purchase at Cafe online at www.nwa.com or call 1- licorice and a roas.ty finish. ular"family-owned restaurant in Farrhington Hills, decid Cortina, 30715 W; 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 800-225-2525. 474^3033. / '•".• ..':-;V;' . '.' The jerk rub recipe I am giving you ed to offef. their pasta sauces for sale. : Once you have both cards there ['• ^They'yeheen very successful. We've been getting won- In the future, Adrian would like to "maybe offer a line are three ways to-enroll in the pro is a wet one, and great on anything, : chicken, beef* pork, lamb, fish, you get derful feedback; People are Enjoying tKe'ni."' :-•".'; of pastas." ;.- gram. the idea, it's all up to you. Jerk is hot, Rina credits her son, ^driarifor bringing Cafe Cortina . Cafe Cortina isopen for lunch and dinner 11:30 a.m. to • Enroll online at w/ww.farmer- sometimes real hot. Feel free to add sauces to market. "It's: somethirig he's donei" she said, "T 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. jack, com, or r ? or subtract hot peppers to your taste. never tia4 the lime.^: • •;: ' •' "v\ - • -.'|Ei£ilVS • Fill out an enrollment form at The best way to use jerk is to really ; -Adrian has enjoyedworking oil the project. ."We're try ••Elena's, a family-owiied and operated manufacturer of the Farmer Jack Customer Service rub it into the meat, and let it sit ing to do.a variety-of sauces," he £aid-; '^Theso are family gourmet pasta and pasta sauces in Auburn Hills, is cele Dcskv or overnight, wrapped, for the best fla recipes. We want to stand but; we're known for our ; brating its 10th anniversary this year. • Call 1-877-FLY-FREE rl-877- vor. authentic Italian food". We want people to experience bur . Elena's Aglio Arrostito, a pan-roasted garlic pasta 359-3733) restaurant, and the sauces are a sample of what we have . sauce, was selected as a finalist in the 1999 National . . -WorldPerks Bonus Miles will ; : start to. accrue on'grocery purchases Side dish toclfer^^;:^;\^,"^',';:'.x'••••-;>,:: "'•.;•':";; :-''••,;"•,,:-::',:... Asspciatiori'df Specialty. Food Traders Product Awards - . Now, of course we need a side dish / .-.The first sauce, Pphiotioi-p Veneziaua Was introduced a Cbmpetiiibh in the Outstanding Pasta Sauce category,. 'a.b'out 14" days after enrollment," to. go.with it, ahd,this LentiFJicama year-ahd^a-halfago/jMade.with garden fresh tomatoes, •;• Elena's pfodiicts include the pbp\dar toiriatb based = said. Eidson- The program excludes Salad can be served-hpt or cold. 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There is a limit'of 25.000 layer off, and you are ready to go. over pasta, with chicken or'yeah; . •' ; Lake Market.-Papa Joe's, Kroger-Birminghain, Holiday - 'WorldPerks Bonus Miles'per year WET JERK RUB Sugo Del Veneto is a light tomato sauce, with a hint of Market; and Hiller's Shopping Center Market. allowed' in the- Farmer Jack pro Makes 2 1/2 cups cream aiid Parniesah cheese; Just heat and serve over Elena Houlihan is companypresident. To learn more gram. ' i/2 cup fresn thyme ieaves pasta^ nothingcoulb*bo easier. about Elenaj her products, and weekend cooking classes After a customer enrolls, grocery- dollar Bonus Miles'will be reported 2 bunches'.green onions : Both sauces taste homemade, Yoiur family will think ; in upstate New York, go to " . ' you. spent the whole tlay in the kitchen preparing them. www.greatfood.com/products/grtfood/elena, pr.call 1-800- • on. their Northwest Airlines World 4 tablespoons fresh minced ginger ' : In Septomber, Cafe Cortina's newest sauce •—•- Aglto Del 72-ELENA. •.' • Perks statements. 3 Scotch bonnet or hobanero pep pers Please see FARMER JACK, B2 1/4 cupcanoia oil 3 bay leaves. . 2 teaspoons ground allspice RECIPES TO SHARE 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon biack pepper l'tablespobn ground coriander ice " 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Showcase your blossoms in ' 1 teaspoon salt/. BY BKVERLY A. LI;N Flowers from your garden, preferably Prepare 'whipped cream Juice of 1 lime ' SPKCIAMVRVIKR tlat types such as pansies or. .•__-„_-_To SERVE . 2 tablespoons dark rum (my daisies ' ' Arc you looking for different ways to Place phvllo dough on favorite is Appleton Onrk) disj)lay the fruits of your flower garden Place blossomsin largest howl, break serving plates .' 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SPECIAL WRITER orable culinary finds. pected way to enjoy cauliflower, the Pantelleria or Salina, anoth 3 tablespoons'extra virgin • Notes: You can easily skin almonds by tossing them in boil In Italy, I find eating is always Sicilian dishes can often be accepting that, while good, it is er Sicilian island. {Many special , olive oil imitated, though not truly dupli only a fair copy of the original. ty food stores sell them.) Then Sait and freshly ground pep ing water'to loosen their skin, a treat. Even in the Rome air which takes 1-2 minutes. Drain port; I have had pasta cooked cated. For example, in Autumn. Happily, one of the most find the sweetest cherry toma per we do have green and purple appealing Sicilian dishes I know toes and feast on this Sicilian and pop the almonds out of their properly al dente and bathed in 6 cups cooked pasta skin. the correct amount of a satisfy- cauliflower similar to what Sicil tastes as good as the original, dish. ians call "broccoli," A chef from especially between August and. t SICILIAN PESTO Place the parsley, basil, celery Salt-cured capers are prefer ingand flavorful yet light tomato able to those-preserved in vine sauce better than those served in the island of Pantelleria, off the October, when the ingredients 3/4 clip loosely packed flat- loaves, mint, onion, almonds, western tip of Sicily, showed me for making it are at their best. leaf parsley capers, and garlic.in a food proces gar. Simply rinse them in tepid most Italian restaurants at .water to remove the salt crys- home. how to make Pasta Arruminata, Giovanna Guccione, who with 1/3 cup loosely packed basil . sor. Pulse 6-S times tit chop the'm. using this .cauliflower. He her sister runs a small hotel oh ' tats. Travel beyond familiar pai'ts of Add the oregano and tomatoes. sauteed-it with pine rvuts, Favignana, one of the Egadi 1/4 cup loosely packed cel - Nutrition information:. Each Italy'and'you may well find food and chop coarsely. raisins, a touch of sugar, and Islands off Sicily's coast, makes ery leaves 1/4 tup serving of pesto with 1 that' is more than just good. Off With the motor running, drizzle toasted semolina bread crumbs this sauce with herbs' from her 1/4 cup loosely packed mint cup pasta contains 299 calories the beaten-track, it is still easy in the olive oil. Tina the pesto into, to make the sauce. But the rich own garden. A kind of red-and- leaves '.and 10 grams of fat. . to discover unique, local styles of a bowl. Season'to taste with salt volcanic soil and strong Mediter green Sicilian pesto made with 1/4 small red onion, chopped •'Something Different" is writ-' cooking arid truly remarkable and pepper. Let sit 30 minutes to ranean sun of Sicily gisre its veg cherry tomatoes, it is good ten fur tlw American. Institute for dishes. For niol Vxpiu'ring the 6 blanched almonds/(see allow flavors to meld. Toss with etables an intense, sweet flavor enough to eat from a spoon, or to Corner Research by cookbook south, -particularly' 1'uglia and note) spaghetti, penne or spread on ours do not approach. So 1 make heap on toasted bread, as well as author, Dana Jacobi, who also 1 tablespoon caperSi rinsed bruschetta, toasted slices of on spaghetti. and drained (see note) created the recipes for AICR's semolina bread. Store in the Iwok. "Stopping Cancer Before It This uncooked sauce contains 1 garlic clove, chopped refrigerator, tightly covered, t'se no cheese. It is best when made Start*." • .'•. l/2t.easpoon dried oregano YOUR MEAT & DEU Farmer Jack from page Bl Beer from page Bl SUPERMARKET You'll have to buy a lot of gro Savings Club card members dis • .1/4 cup torn'kernels . until just soft. 38000 Ann Arbor Rd» Livonia counts. Partners include Cran- ceries to earn enough miles for a • 1/4 cup short julienne jicama Add everything else, and cook 3 free .'.trip, but don't despair. brook Institute of Science and (734)464-0330 to 5 minutes more on medium ^¾¾¾^ "There's very little reason not to Cranbrook Art Museum, Block 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Open Mon.-Sal 9-9; Sun. 9-7 heat, being careful not to break up Cl»," participate in the program," said buster Video, and D.O.C. Farmer * cilantro Yoshioka. "The miles don't Jack recently introduced a the lentils. Serve. Sale Starts Mon., Aug. 23rd 1 tabiesf expire." 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Calif., which is known for its from heat and stir in cloves, lemon 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rose delicious strawberries, oranges Rub roast with rosemary, black juice and remaining salt. Slice mary leaves,crushed and lemons. Using a fruit juice pepper and 1 teaspoon of .the salt. roast and serve with sauce; gar sauce on a lean roast makes a 1/2 teaspoon coarsely Place roast in a shallow pan and nish with strawberries. Makes 12 marinade for chicken flavorful yet low-fat entree. The" ground black pepper roast for 60 to 70 minutes at 350 servings. strawberry garnish adds to the 11/8 teaspoons salt, divided degrees F until a meat thermome BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS do not drench..Makes about 2 cups Nutrition information per serv appeal. 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar ter inserted in center of roast This quick and easy butter and will keep, refrigerated, for 10 ing, with strawberry garnish: 180 Preparation of the roast is 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch reads 150 degrees F. Remove roast milk dressing can be served on days. Makes 2 cups; 10 servings. cal.. 27 g pro., 12 g carbo.. 3 g total quite simple as the oven does 1 1/4 cups canned pineapole from oven and cover, let stand 10 . mixed green salads, cold pasta : fat 11 g sat. fat i. G6 nig chol., 325 Nutrition information per 1.6 most of the work. It is an ideal minutes, salads, cabbage slaws, shredded juice mg sodium. ounce serving. 238 cal., 0.5 g pro., dish to serve on a busy night or carrot salads or on sliced toma 1 1/4 cups orange juice While meat it resting, combine for guests. Each serving contains Ke-tipe from; Hmithfield Lfiin toes, avocados or cucumbers. It 8 mg chol.. 3 g carbo., 179 mg'sodi 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves sugar and cornstarch in a medium 3 grams of fat. (iciwratwn fork. For additional is also a good marinade for fish um, 0.2 g fiber, 25 g total fat. saucepan. 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Take, for example, the case of men get especially in years of the male sex ,milive.com/cc/thyroid. Space is lim T past, were' reluctant glands/ The other ited; please contact Tracy Green at ting checked for prostate cancer. to discuss it with major sex glands in (734) 453-7945 for reservations. Of the 185,000 men that were diagnosed with 7-the^disease last year in the United States, over anybody because of men are the testicles 39,000 will die because of it. That's roughly one in the sensitivity of the and the seminal I ; • Leg pain disease five. The reality is that of those 39,000, many, if.. issue. Plus, repro vesicles. Together, not most, could have experienced a longer life had duction becomes less these glands secrete Oakwood Hospital & Medical they gone to see their doctor sooner. of an issue as a man the fluids that make ages. Center will be hosting a screening Let's face it r- most men don't like to go to the up semen. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, doctor. Many wait until they feel sick or are "Prostate cancer is one of those diseases The prostate is Sept. 15 in Dearborn at the.Adray prodded by a significant other before dragging about the size of a . Conference Center for individuals themselves into their doctor's office. With some that has been around for a long time, but walnut. It lies just suffering from leg pain {Peripheral illnesses, this "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" atti below the urinary Vascular Disease). Make an tude won't have such serious repercussions. it is just, now begin ning to be talked • bladder and V.'f appointment for the free screening However, prostate cancer is not as forgiving as surrounds the upper at(800>543-WELL. most diseases. It, along with colon and lung can about. Nobody would admit to having part of the urethra. cers, is: considered one of the big three. Together, The urethra is the they account for over half the cancer deaths in prostate cancer in the past, partly tube that carries, 40-30-30 support males each year, with prostate cancer the second urine from the . leading killer. because of the gloom Dr. Martin Tamler and Sharon and doom that went bladder and semen - The key to saving a patient with prostate can Ostalecki will host the first meet along with cancer; from the sex glands - .. . . cer is to have it diagnosed before the cancer ing Of the 40-30-30 support group but also because peo out through, the penis. .'' spreads beyond the prostate, which is a walnut- in Livonia. Please bring any ques ple didn't really sized gland located just below the bladder. As one of a man's sex glands, the prostate is affected by male hormones. tions, recipes or ideas that will help understand the These hormones stimulate the activity of the prostate and the replacement of The problem is that there are no noticeable others who are on the 40-30-30 prostate gland itself," prostate cells as. they "wear out. The chief male hormone is testosterone, symptoms until it is too late. By the time a man nutritional program. The meeting said Marianne which is produced, almost entirely by the testicles, . ' begins to see blood in his urine, or has related will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Simancek, director of back pains, the cancer is in its later stages and — Source, Prostate Cancer: What is is and how it is treated. Aug. 24 at the Livonia Civic Center the Community Out has most likely spread beyond the prostate into Zencca Pharmaceuticals, 1999 Library (32777 Five Mile -between reach program at St. areas such as the spine and pelvis. Farmington Road and Hubbard). Mary Hospital in trouble. There is no charge. Call (248^ 344- "If the cancer is confined to the prostate, there Mi Livonia. "It {rectal examl is extremely tolerable and sim 0896 or visit their Web site are a lot of treatments available. The prognosis is quite different if the cancer has spread," said - Another deterrent that keeps men from having pie, and takes less than a minute," said Zvi Lev- http://community.mlive.com/cc/Fibr regular screenings for prostate cancer is the ran, a Livonia urologist who says he has per omyalgia Jorge Torriglia, a urologist with Oakwood Hospi tal in Dearborn who specializes in prostate proce method, known as a rectal examination, that doc formed thousands of the examinations himself. "1 dures. tors use when inspecting a patient. Most men are can tell you — any man, any age — if you have Hair loss study Although diet and lifestyle seem to play a role aware of the procedure, and many spend a life anything wrong, if it is benign,-if it is suspicious in sortie cases, prostate cancer has no known time trying to figure out how'to avoid it. or if it is positive." Men who are experiencing hair causes. All men are susceptible to developing the "Men don't like the idea of a rectal exam. The Gerard Graham, a Livonia resident who loss are being sought for a research disease as they get older, though for some, the idea that they have to go through that kind of an learned he had prostate cancer when he was 55. study at Henry Ford Hospital, The risk is much greater. • exam to find out if they have prostate cancer is agrees. > study, conducted by the depart The two groups of males that are at the highest kind of chilling for them," Simancek said. "But at "It's not that bad. There is no discomfort and ment of Dermatology, is investigat risk of getting prostate cancer because of their the same time, the rectal exam and a blood test it's over in seconds," said Graham, a semi-retired ing the effectiveness of an approved genetic makeup are African-Americans and indi are the two best tests that can be done to deter lawyer who is now 68. "I recommend to ail my drug to treat male pattern hair viduals, regardless of ethnic background, who mine whether or not a man has prostate cancer." friends to at least get the PSA test. There is no loss, Patients should be 41-60 years come from families that have a history of prostate In the rectal exam, a doctor uses his finger to reason to hide your head in the sand, because old and currently suffering from cancer. feel if there are any abnormalities in size or that is not going to accomplish anything." hair loss: Medication, doctor visits According to Torriglia, this risk factor should be shape of the gland, and the blood test is used to Considering the death toll that prostate cancer and parking are free. Patients will taken into account when determining at what determine the level of prostate-specific antigen has wreaked on those who failed to get screened be compensated for their time. Call point in one's life to begin undergoing regular (PSA), a substance produced only in the prostate, early enough, that is pretty sound advice. (313) 916-8847 or (313) 916-9759: checkups. "The rule is that high-risk patients that is in the blood. "Remember, prostate cancer kills, so you need should be screened beginning at the age of 40. All When the PSA level is elevated it is indicative to be checked, especially if it runs in your family," other men should begin to be checked at age 50," of something heing wrong with the gland. Still, Torriglia said "It is very important. Any male Offjce relocates Torriglia said. despite the fears of most men, many doctors . approaching middle-age should start thinking The prostate gland's main function is to pro believe the rectal exam is the best tell-tale about it. A rectalexam and a blood test can save The Wayne.County Health method of determining if a patient has prostate your life." Department has consolidated three facilities into one and will hold an open house and health fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug, 26 at the newly renovated facility - 33030 Van Born road in Wayne, The event includes dental characters, Education is teen's goal through Web site Strengthor, Flossie and Tooth; free r"-' health.screenings; a fire safety BY KlMBERLY A. MORTSON of the day and follow a less rigid meal plan.. demonstration; facility tours; and STAFF WRITER For a diabetic, one of the most inconvenient giveaways. Limited transportation [email protected] and bothersome aspects of the disease is the is available upon request For people Livonia teen Ryan Dinkgrave wishes he insulin injections followed by meal planning, who are pre-registered. Call (734) could take care of his diabetes with a pill, "I blood tests and lack of sleep. 727^7000 between 8 a.m. and 4;30 "A lot of people don't know about the pump p.m. .\vish it was that easy," said the- 16-yearrold,. who knows, all too well, the realities of being a: but ii's gaining interest," said Dinkgrave. "I diabetic, .*''; '-:'•:•;:. '' .'.'"•'•";'" :'V"' .was the fiftrf teenager last year'.that U-.of M Diagnosed in September 1993 at the age of gave the. pump and now there's about 50 or 60 Health screenings 10, Dinkgrave has .turned his "frustration" teens who use it." Bone density (osteoporosis with the disease into a positive with the cre Dinkgrave addresses his use and satisfac screening) and blood pressure will ation of a Web site for children and their fami tion with the pump on his Web site and is be offered at a cost of $10 at the lies pertaining to diabetes. eager to discuss it with young people or fami- - Hindu Templey 44955,Ch6rry Hill Written and maintained by the Livonia lies who may be contemplating its use. Road in Canton from 11:30 a.m. to Stevenson High: School junior —- the site "The Web site has been a positive outlet for 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug, 22. "The Family's Guide to Diabetes" (http://dia- Ryan," said Kathy Dinkgrave, Ryan's mother. beteSiCbyc.cbm) offers the "DiabetiChat" chat- "There have been times when I expected the room and a discussion bulletin board as well as anger to come but it never did.He's been posi information on topics such as, hypoglycemia, tive from the onset and I'm very proud of food, Hailbweeni school and diabetes and him." . .',.'. hyperglycemia. The Family's Guide to Diabetes has been ' sage directly to your elected officials is critical in We want yoiar heaKti news 'There's a lack of material out there for kids about recognized, over the last four years, as a valid source diabetes," said Dinkgrave. "The site offers informa today's society, Those children represent the reason of reference by a number of individuals and organi There are several ways you can rftaeh we urgently need a cure, aud they are the reason we zations and has had approximately 1.5,-500 hits since the Observer Health & Pitnesa ataJT. The tion and stories by a kid with diabetes and not a doc tor telling you about the disease with a lot of medical will find one*." .. ' mid-January alone. ' Sunday section provides tsximerov* Moore, singer Tony Bennett, composer Alan Sil- venues fer you to offer newsworthy terms. It's all based on experience." "I get e-mails from all over the world andT answer information including Medical Datebook vestri and Miss America 1999 Nicole Johnson were all of them," said Dinkgrave. "I've gotten messages (upcoming calendar evente); Medical Public plea among the personalities that shared their personal from teachers^ parents and doctors who use the site. . Newsmakers (appointments/new hires The state of Michigan's only child-delegate, experiences with diabetes and the impact the disease One teacher said they Were using the site to help in the radical fi«W>; and Medical Bririk Dinkgrave recently traveled to Capitol Hill on .behalf has had on their lives. teach their students about diabetes." , (medical advance*, (*fwrt n*w« itwtnfi . of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International at "Diabetes is not something I must tend to n few Dinkgrave says he was also contacted by an indi- fmm hoM»t*>«. ohvxician*, oompaiueR). v their first Children's Congress. The Livonia teeiiugui' times ft d?. . it is ?. challenge that I face 24 h™"*^ a -,.: J,, „ 1 —. T...- _ ,.,.., i: .^ ., c^ v..,. - .. O;.-. ~.. „ .. ry ...... 1 /1 We also welcome newsworthy ideas for l luuai itjJitotiHing loulici olngcnm uuiit'idi »_>. was credited with helping to "put a face" on the dis day, along with all the other children and adults Everett Koop's (who offers his expert advice at health And fitn«s« related stories. with diabetes. It requires strict self discipline and a To submit an jt*fli to our newspaper you ease alongside 86 other children front across the NV\vw.drkoop;com) Web site to,talk about possibly can call, write, fax or «-jnaii ritate Ml The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 k»5 MEDICAL DATEBOOK Guidelines set for Items for Medical Datebook are welcome factors that benefit the heart, including to noon and posture and vision screenings from all hospitals, physicians, companies heart healthy recipes. The class will he held only from 6-8 p.m. in West Addition A and B and residents active in the Observer-area from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8 at and Pavilion Room A. There is no charge to medical community. Items should be sent Bentley Center at 15100 Hubbard, off Five attend and registration is not required. For to: Medical Datebook, c/o The Observer Mile in Livonia. The cost is $6; $5 for those pediatric vaccines more information, please call (734) 655-2955. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia over 55. Call (734) 655-8940. 48150, .- e-mail New information from the • The Hepatitis B vac [email protected] or faxed to American Academy of. Pediatri cine is no longer being (734) 591-7279. SAT, SEPT. 18 cians (AAP) about two childhood SAT, SEPT. 11 IMMUNIZATION CLINIC vaccines has prompted local universally recommenc CHEMICAL SENSmVfTY Immunizations provided except chicken pox. pediatricians to change infants' ed fornewborns MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Bring your child at the most convenient time vaccination schedules. Pediatri because it contains a; SUN, AUG. 22 Friends) is a free support group for anyone from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No pre-registration cians affiliated with Saint who is hypersensitive to chemicals and or required. Bring child's immunization records Joseph Mercy Health System type of mercury as a : BONE DENSITY, BLOOD PRESSURE environmental irritants such as smoke, fra with you. Clinic held monthly at Saint will temporarily suspend provid preservative and bacte Bone density (osteoporosis screening) and grances, pesticides, cleaning supplies, new Joseph Mercy Arbor Health Building,. 990 W.' ing the rotavirus vaccine and : ria eliminator. blood pressure will be offered at a cost of $10 construction materials, etc. Informal month Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. Call (734) 414- will delay inoculating babies at the Hindu Temple, 44955 Cherry Hill ly meetings are held at various locations. 1000. against Hepatitis B. Road in Canton from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To The next is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. at the The rotavirus vaccine has been register call (734) 981-8730. Good Food Company - West at 42615 Ford provided to infants to guard rotavirus in the past three weeks Road, Canton (1/2 mile west of 1-275 at Lil- against a disease that causes should be alert for bowel discom- ley Road). For a newsletter call (248.) 349- severe diarrhea and fever. How fort or bloody stool and contact 4972. MON, SEPT. 20 THlffi, AUG. 26 ever, limited data indicate there the baby's pediatrician if there TAICHI BLOOD DRIVE may be an increased risk of are any questions or concerns. -•' Join in on a six week class of Tai Chi (move The American Red Cross will sponsor a Com bowel obstruction in infants The Hepatitis B vaccine is no ments and concentration on the breath pro munity Blood Drive at St. Mary Hospital WED, SEPT. 15 within three weeks of receiving longer being universally recom* mote health by balancing the natural flow of from 6 a.m.' to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26 FOOD FOR THOUGHT the vaccine. The Centers for Dis mended for newborns because it energy through the body). Jeff Smith, in West Addition Conference Rooms A and B. St. Mary Hospital is offering a class on fast ease Control and prevention is contains a type of mercury as 4 instructor. Class meets from 6:30-8 p.m. The Red Cross encourages area residents to and easy meals at home. The "Food for currently re-evaluating the bene preservative and bacteria elimi* join St. Mary Hospital employees and volun Thought" nutrition education program will every Monday beginning Sept. 20 at the fits and risks of the vaccine'. nator. Although there is no evi* teers to donate blood. To schedule a time to offer a cooking demonstration by profession Nativity United Church of Christ's Fellow "The seasonal risk of natural dence that children have had donate, call St. Mary Hospital at (734) 655- al chef Craig Brown who will also share ship Hall. A limit of 20 people per session. rotavirus infection in the United adverse affects resulting from 2980. Walk-ins are accepted but appoint menu ideas, recipes and short cuts for nutri- • Call.(734.) 421-5406 and ask for Ida the States will be very low during the mercury exposure, the Unit; ments are preferred. tious and quick meals at home. The class parish nurse minister. the next few months, and the ed States Public Health Servic^ will be held from 7-8 p.m. at Bentley Center, Academy believes this is the and the AAP have agreed that 15100 Hubbard at Five Mile in Livonia. Cost most prudent course of action," the first of three Hepatitis 13 WED, SEPT. 8 to attend is $6 and $5 for those over 55. Reg said Errol Soskolne; M.D., medi shots, generally provided in hosv istration is requested. For more information, THUR, SEPT. 23 cal director of Pediatrics at St. pitals, will be given only t6 FOOD FOR THOUGHT please call (734) 655-8940. Josephy Mercy Hospital. SMOKING CESSATION infants born of mothers who test St. Mary Hospital is pleased to announce a Soskolne said that parents of positive for Hepatitis B or whose Providence Medical Center- Livonia: Mis new nutrition education program called infants who have received the status is unknown. "Food for Thought." Linda DeVore, RD, CDE, sion Health Medical Center, will host the is the program instructor and the topic for THUR, SEPT. 16 >ftop smoking program from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. the first class is Do Your Heart Good. Partic HEALTH SCREENINGS /The two-hour session combines the power of ipants will learn about the different types of St. Mary Hospital will be offering posture, hypnosis with behavior modification. To reg Diabetes from page B4 fat, sources of sodium and other nutritional vision and hearing screenings from 10 a.m. ister call (877) 345-5500. "Last year we raised $2,200 Foundation Web site at MEDICAL NEWSMAKERS and we're hoping to raise $5,000 www.jdf.org '. this year," said Dinkgrave who "I want to change the stereo*. has approximately 25 family type of people who think Items for Medical Newsmakers of Medicine," to Metro Detroit. location to meet with a mijltidis- Program for families members and friends.walking teenagers are all the same and are welcome from all profession Broadcast locally on CH-56 on ciplinary team of pediatric spe Oakwood Hospital & Medical with him. "I'm hoping to get a that we don't do anything. Peoi als active in the Observer-area Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., the half- cialists. The team includes a Center recently unveiled the couple of big local sponsors." pie look at what I've done and medical community. Items hour series explores the latest in pediatrician, physical medicine Program for Exceptional If you are interested in making say 'he's 16.' should be sent to: Medical medicine and medical technology and rehabilitation physician, Families, a comprehensive, a donation or participating in "They're so close to a cure but Newsmakers, c/o The Observer in an exciting, understandable neurologist, nurse, dietitian, coordinated family-centered ser the walk you can e-mail Ryan it's all about money and getting NewspaosjM, 36251 School manner. Featured are Dr. Timo social worker, parent advocate, vice for children with develop Dinkgrave at [email protected] the right people working on thi$ craft, Wvonia 48150, e-mail thy Kosinski, D.D.S.; Dr. Fouad psychologist, physical and occu mental disabilities, acquired dis or visit the Juvenile Diabetes together." ; kmortson@oe:homecomm.net or Tayfour of the Windsor Laser abilities and chronic, complex pational therapists and ortho- faxed to (734) 591-7279. Eye Institute and Dr. Donald C. disorders. The program serves tist. Fiander of the Farmington Laser patients with Cerebral Palsy, New medical series Eye Center; and Lawrence D. Spina Bifida, muscle disorders, Four area medical profession Castleman, M.D., founder and brain and spinal cord injuries als, including two LASIK eye principal physician of the Michi and more. surgeons, a dentist and a cos gan LaserGraft Center. 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Or tUttumin Ko^h •• s^xr I _V- i m'.T;':» *"• • < - .'.'K/.S-'-Vl1-. '. '* I Vv"!./-n» , j ' ' * ';*;--:,-^VlV I * M4-.\' • *Fir»i to rwognl/e xnJ tir^tribc ak-y>hr>rsv;n zs * cji«\iv. you -'•' Isn't Ei time lb treat U ttWr one? Call Us. VUctn help. . 'l'Soo-jm-vsyi Kv IV Karen Smmxk W,tV.S.-. 9 ©NCAMH^ :\ Think Before ou i >».-w.if <"r>:>».'i7 , * \U.Sv""i ''. ' i u-n ^.-^ B£* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 A 4 .... BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS Web sites promote weight loss of her 'extraordinary communi Items for Business Newsmakers are from business and companies cation, collaboration and imple here" s very little that Because of the difficulty he encountered throughout the Observer area. mentation skills. PC • After losing 130 pounds, the Items should, be submitted re wel can be said for being MIKE 28-year-old Dearborn software in getting fitted, he had collected an exten come to Observer Newspapers, Resident honored Tbig . But in very dif engineer created a Web site sive collection of catalogs from different 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Jeffrey Long of Westland ferent ways, two local Web mail order retailers from around the world 48150.Email kmortson @oe: was recently honored at a sites are offering lots of that offers a free program he So, combining computer and Internet homecomm.net or fax (734) 591- national sales and education help for the physically wrote himself that he credits for technology, his frustrating search for 7279. conference sponsored by Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL). large. Or ... let's just say it shedding all those pounds. clothes, and his college assignment, IQS expands ...the fat. Long qualified through excel Binkowski gave birth to a Web site that Innovative Quality Systems lence in sales and service to AAL A lot of us struggle with could let big and tall men shop for what of Livonia has begun construc members. The Westland resident weight problems. Few of us they need. tion on the state of the ait train is an associated of .the Park Jar- MIKE really do anything about it. 1,000 people have downloaded his free pro His site just keeps growing. Over 55 big ing and meeting center located rett Agency of AAL, Livonia, and WENDLAND Tim. Barnette did. And gram. : and tall clothing or shoe sites are current at their headquarters. IQS, a serves Lutherans and their fami training and consulting firm, ly members in Canton, Dear . after losing 130 pounds, I warn you it's a huge file to download, ly categorized and listed, all searchable. expects to begin providing cus born, Inkster, Livonia, Redford the 28-year-old Dearborn software engi over 10 megabytes. But one look at the And the site is getting cjose to 30,000 visi tomized training classes in their and Westland. - neer created a Web site that offers a free before-and-after pictures of Barnette will tors a month. facilities later this summer. The program he wrote himself that he credits convince you that it's worth checking out. PC MIKE SEMINAR - Mark your calen new facility will include a 2,000 Innovative award for shedding all those pounds. Another great locally based Web site dars for Saturday, Sept. 11. That's the square foot training suite with The Michigan Association of" Certified Public Accountants In fact, his wife, Leslie, was so that stemmed from size, and girth is called day, from 10 a.m. to noon, that we'll hold conference room, study lobby, (MACPA) named Jim Churilla impressed by what Tim accomplished that The Big Page (www. thebigpage. com) cafeteria and restrooms. A sepa the next PC Mike/ WXYT Radio Computer rate computer lab will include 15 of Livonia of Follmer. Rudzewicz she followed the same program and lost The site owes its existence to a market Seminar. This one is entitled "Internet workstations. & Co., V.C, the winner of its almost as much. ing class Dave Binkowski took at Wayne 101," and it will cover the ins and outs of highlv esteemed Innovative User The site is called The Fitness Tool State University in Detroit. As an assign getting online, surfing the Web, using e- New rep of Technology Award for 1999. (www, fitnesstool. com), and the program ment, the class was asked to create a prod mail and protecting your kids against porn Robert Moore of Livonia has The award recognizes the Barnette wrote is a great resource for uct or service that could be useful in the and perverts. joined Superior Coffee as route achievements of CPAs as pre sales representative. Superior mier providers of "business solu someone who wants to lose weight and get real world. . The seminar is free, but you MUST get Coffee produces coffee for the tions through technology." in shape. There's a log to note everything Binkowski, who lives in Warren, is a advance reservation. Call (248) 5423-2721. out-of-home/food service indus Churilla is an account executive you eat, a section on proper nutrition and pretty big guy. Let's just say, he more than The seminar will be at Lawrence Techno try. in the Computer Information lots of suggested exercises and weight-lift fills a doorway when, he walks into a room. logical University, 21000 W. 10 Mile near Services Division of FRC. ing routines. Sims awarded He thought about the assignment for a Evergreen in Southfield. Director of marketing Barnette gives his p'rogranvaway. He's Lillian Sims has just been while arid, as he explains on his site, real awarded Meeting Partner of the Valassis Communications, Inc. sold some banner ads to mostly local com ized that he was tired 0f having to walk Mike Wendland reports about computers Year by the' Professional Speak recently announced the promo panies and hopes eventually to recoup his miles through shopping malls to find a and the Internet for NBC-television sta ers Association of Michigan.. tion of Paula Wygonik to direc costs by attracting some big-time sponsors. shirt with 38-inch sleeves, or pants with a tions coast-to-coast. His radio show is Sims, assistant to the Executive tor of marketing. Wygonik joined . But ifs clear from the site that Barnette's 36-inch inseam, or size 16 shoes. heard even' weekend on TalkRadio 1270, Director of the Michigan Munici Valassis in 1989 and has been pal Risk Management Authority involved in several areas of the chief goal is to help people get in shape. In fact, the 6-foot, 6-inch Binkowski was WXYT. You can reach Mike through his Since Januarv when it went online, almost in Livonia, was chosen because company including ROP opera fed up with the whole mall experience. Web site at www. pcmikc.com tions, international, sales ser vice, marketing research and development and customer ser vice, She. was most recently man ager of marketing. Wygonik played, a key role in the develop ment jof a centralized, client- focused marketing department. She resides in Livonia with her husband Tom and daughter Jil- lian. Agents honored AAA Michigan has named four ITS 06W0US FROM THE STAR!... travel agents who live or work in western Wayne County as top sales performers among more than 300 employees of AAA IBUMKMK WINS. Travel Agency statewide. They are Ewa Gala Bogumila of Livonia and Karen Zale of You learned at an early age that things turn out better when you work together. Westland. who work in the cen tral reservations center at AA Michigan's lie ad quarters. That's why the UAW International Union and General Motors Corporation got Laura .Schraw and Renee Wheat, travel agents in AAA together to create programs to help educate, to promote teamwork and to improve Michigan's Livonia branch office. health and safety. So that we could build better quality cars and trucks for you. Promotion BBDO Detroit, the advertising Because, working together as a team, the dedicated men and women of agency for the Dodge division of DaimlerChrysler, has promoted UAW-GM are up to any challenge. Michael Pillitteri to presenta tion production manager. Previ ously Audio-Visual Technician, Pillitteri manages the agency's *?£*% presentation department and UAW coordinates its large-scale pre I GM sentations. He currently resides «'4vtf» in Livonia with his wife. 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Business Marketplace, c/o The The 10-year contract is one of Observer Newspapers, 36251 New unit benefits! the largest health care informa Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, e In a strategic move to expand tion services contracts in the mail kmortson® oe. its product offering, Freuden- nation. The contract is also homecomm. net or faxed to berg-NOK of Plymouth has cre designed to "create a long-term The Medicare Blue Enhanced Basic (734) 591-7279. ated a new organization, the alliance and partnership Valve Business Unit -- to design between the DMC and Com- New wireless entry and produce a wide range of puware, focusing on technologic option includes prescription, vision and Sprint PCS recently valve products for the North calperformance, economics and announced the introduction of American market -- and has future growth for both organiza hearing care; the Sprint PCS Wireless Web appointed J. Jeffrey Hildebrand tions." Porter estimated the Browser. 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But he's not one to sit around crying about the loss. Instead, —Jeff Snarey Beaton recreates the structures in brick reclaimed from the original Quoted in buildings. The Nature of Kensington You'd never know by looking at the intricately detailed executive tower,of the Hudson's building that Beaton couldn't even draw or paint during his PHOTOS BY TED NELSON- • early years when he lived in Livonia Harbinger of and then Farmington. spring: This Whether the-stf ucture is a 1928 gas tufted tit station or his old elementary school in mouse was Ontario, the carving comes to life perched on a when Beaton takes the project into T H E his hands.. pussy willow "I can't stand to see these old places in Kensington. destroyed," said Beaton, who now lives in Chatham-Kent, Ont. "I remember all these growing up. Espe cially J.L. Hudson's, I have a lot of good memories there." BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN an undeveloped area. Nelson has been drawn to nature. STAFF WKITEK "As a kid I didn't have a lot to do growing up in High Collecting bits of history Autumn color: Ichoniind'ocV.homecomm.tu-l Beaton used to collect old pop bot (Below) The land." said Nelson. "There was a lot of time spent explor tles, some with painted labels, so pre d Nelson had walked through the area ing nature. That's something we are with increasing fre light snow on quency unable to do anymore. You drive by a spot and serving .buildings for posterity seemed this maple znea r the Nature Center at Kensington like the "right thing" to do. In the T MetroparM k once, and was on his way come to love the beauty and the next week you come back past, his interest in places and objects caught back, to where he started from, when he and it's gone." with a history, also led Beaton to col photographer came upon a whitetaij fawn asleep in the Nelson's first visit to Kensington 40 years ago aroused lect advertising memorabilia. Ted Nelson's grass and twigs. his desire to return time and again to the relatively When a car accident left him dis eye. The Canton photographer moved quietly untouched area. What else would you expect from a abled several years ago, Beaton began into position, careful not to disturb the fawn. retired science teacher who lives on Lone Wolf Lane? thinking about ways to earn a living. Nelson was in Mother Nelson loves the diversity of-the land That's when he decided to turn his Nature's territory, and there was an eti-. scape — the marshes, swamps, streams, talents to carving. quette to follow as he ".shared the spirit" lakes, meadows, and ponds — and wjth "I was always into art but to this of the woods with wildlife. in each of these field and forest habitats day I sjLill can't draw or paint," said Since retiring from his position as a sci and micro-habitats, the natural commu Beaton. "As a teenager, I made model ence teacher for West Bloomfield High nities of red squirrels, pink dianthus buildings out of board. It was part of School 18 months ago. Nelson has spent and dragonflies. Nelson is hoping a sim local history." day after day searching for subjects such ilar bond, many people form with Kens A wall hanging depicting the ruins as the fawn. It is one of 100 images pub ington,Will prompt the sale o'f the 5.000 of an ancient brick building had stuck lished in his recently released book,'"The books, he self-published. in his mind since visiting an art store Nature of Kensington." "Two and one-half million people go in Chicago in 1991. But it wasn't until "The hardest part is finding them in the there every year," said Nelson. There's they demolished Cody Elementary woods," said Nelson. "You'd think they'd be a lot of real deep spiritual connections School in Sault Ste, Marie, Ontario in easy to spot, but it's like looking for a nee people have with Kensington There's 1995 that the memory of that wall art dle in a haystack. I. will go in an.area 4j300 acres which are literally an oasis began to.spark his creativity. After where they'll likely be and start at one of nature. It's rare by, virtue of the area. retrieving several bricks from Cody, end and actually do a criss-cross pattern. In the suburbs there's so much expan his old school, as souvenirs, Beaton I've gone in one direction and not seen it Ted Nelson sion and destruction of wildlife." went to work carving the features of and come back the other way and there it is. . the structure into the bricks that Deer are highly habituated in certain areas nf t!y> park, One-of-a-kind were once part of it. It takes real.patience in terms of approach. The kinds of Nelson came up'with the idea for the photographic por movements on my part are minimal because the fawns trayal of Kensington while attending a meeting of the Time-consuming art will get up and run. I'm careful of my hand movements." 1,500 member North American Nature Photography When the Hudson's building was For each of the photographs in the book. Nel Association in Florida. He'd done freelance nature pho demolished in October of 1998, Beat- ; son relays a story, He's• learned plenty about • tography (or Audubon,National Wildlife And National K*fttfe£toaM«troi>ark •History magazines for some time but it was the encour on rescued 25 of the bricks. So far, Where: 2240 W. 9uno Rd„ Milford Take r-96 to Kept Lake Rd. the habits'.of deer_while watching them ihtne . he's carved seven of them. Using" a exit 153 then loOow the signs. , hours after dawn. \ agement of his wife Nancy and fellow photographers dremel tool with various cutting ,., What: Experience the beauty of Kensington during three programs "The-.does will; get upand.try to .lead the. Bruce Montague, Carl R. Sams- II and Jean Stdick that wheels, grinding bits and.diamond aftrfe Nature Center. Pre-regiSlrattort required*call (248) 685- intruder away, the fawns lay there and stay . . helped Nelson persevere.through the culling of 300 points, Beaton replicates the details'of 0603 or (800)' 477-3178. A Metropark vehicle ent'ry pef mit rs " put.". .'-' '.' •-';• . ' , ' ""''."'•'' slides, and the.design and printing processes necessary required — annual $15, $& seniors, or daily $3 weekends and hol the architecture. One morning, Nelson was coming through a (o assemble the book. Nelson spent many hours investi idays, $2 weekdays except Wednesdays, which are free entry gating not only Kensington but the businesses which days. clearing when he spotted a doe and fawn cross p "Creature Comfo/ts,' 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept 4,/cnn an inter ing.the pond. After spotting Nelson, the. fawn would produe'e-the rust:colors of the sandhill cranes. He preter feral 1/2 hour walk to seek out the haunts of local resi laid down with only his head sticking out of eventually chose Precision Color of Plymouth to do the dents. the water. color separations, and FYiesens of Altona. Manitoba for • "Oer Through the seasons," noon Sunday, Sept. 5, exp'ore the "I got out of there in a hurry," said Nelson. the printing. irfe history of triese animals then jotri in a short hike, "They'll just drop anywhere." - i thought Kensington is ripe, because it's never been • "Sensory Safarj," 10 a m. Monday, Sept. 6, indulge your senses done. I'm an unknown photographer yes, but I didn't feel as you navel the trails. Wear "safari gea^" (o'tf clothes) for this fun outing. Early love I had to be well-known if the photogre ihy was good," he Since he was a child living in what.was then Please sie KENSINGTON, C2 VISUAL ARTS CJWWW.W-' Artists stretch limits and question 'what is art?' BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN important, that you remember your own experiences Exhale: STAFF WRITKR and those can be good or bad." [email protected] . A Brian Nelson is one of three artists who stretch the lim Nelson Brian Nelson readily admits to not knowing if his its and question "what is art'.'" in separate installa works are "sculpture or even art for that matter." tions continuing through Sunday. Aug. 25) .at Detroit makes a STAJT PHOTO BY BILL BRESLFR Gazing around the gallery where they're exhibit Contemporary .'.'.'• statement History preserved: Paul Beat ed, one would beg to differ. Director Aaron Timlin selected work by Nelson, about the on carves bricks into minia From the video of rustling Jarod Wilson and Hon Ribant to arouse speculation environment uiiwik trees projected on a horizontal in the viewer. In addition to Nelson's stainless steel ture replicas ofsomepfhis Contemporary in this favorite buildings including canvas on wheels, to a stain sculptures, Wilson's 'Sound Installation" is just that sculpture What: Exhibitions by. less steel-framed print of a — sound. Beats'and counterheats throb thmligb the Hudson's. . Brian Nelson. Jmcd, perfect blue sky, the works brick walled space, Ribant's "New & Used Paintings" created from Wilson and Ron become, "a different kind of speak to the need to preserve nature. I'smg text icelded "I go through«tho high speed tool - Ribant. '. . ; vehicle for the image or idea." with landscape imagery, Ribant's carved wood words, stainless Wh«t; Through warn oP'poison" and the iieed for "preservation with a five year warranty in a couple Sunday, Aug. 29. Nelson's works, frequently, sleel, a on wheels or incorporating cir "Opening night, people were standing around try ^of months because of.the hardness of . Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 1 modified the bricks," aaid Beaton, who has dis- p.m. Wedftesdfiy- cular forms, rekindle experi ing to figure out what it was at! about, ' said Timlin. played his carving's in two galleries, SuncJay. , ences from his life and "All (ho di He rent senses are. being affected with tins oxygen lank, including the Swann Gallery near the Where: 5.141 Rosa attempt lo spark memories in show. This is where we want to take the gallery in nasal- Parks Blvd., (two . viewers. the future." cannula, spot where I Hudson's once stood. -'I go blocks.nerthot .; .- through five diamond points per Warren, two blocks "My work doesn't try to dic video tate an experience,".said Nel Five works for pondering tower. I have $50 to $60 in each Hud south of 1-94, three : projection son's, executive tower. Uaing'pho- blocks west of • . son, a Livonia resident who In two of (he works. 'For .Julie and I Kvthro Tfumh(iti),'Dot roit, graduated from Michigan cytes'f and 'Monday. Jan. 10.' ItfS.i Memory Loss." and VCK. .„_^^_^^^^^_^^^_ <313}:898 4ART.. ••'-. State University with a mas ter's degree it) sculpture. "It's Please see VISUAL ARTS, ('2 , mvimmmmmmmmmmmmimmimmmimmm**™ fmmmi*mmmmmm*m**m mtmmmmmnm i. in > I»J»W«PIHW« Kensington from page CI Visual Arts from page CI said. you don't get the detail in the Nelson frames his ideas, includ • In 'Her Breath, the Wind, to Fix the Image in Matters of life and death • Jack Frost painting on red leaves,'' said Nelson. "I really ing his interpretation of a per Memory I Exhale (forlauri)/ Brian Nelson leads Perhaps, it's the three years oak leaves, a mute swan, red enjoy being out there. Wander fect day,, in stainless steel. The Nelson worked as a welder for a robins after a March ice storm, ing is basically my stylo, being three other sculptures also the viewer Into pondering the state of the envi military subcontractor that the vivid gold and green of a there when the conditions are express various experiences ronment and life. instilled a sterility or coldness wood duck drake — colors come right in a certain spot, on a.cer from his life. Mobile in nature, in his work, or maybe it's just alive in Nelson's book revealing tain day. I like to be there at the images are a reminder of the material itself. A steel shelf the many seasons of Kensing sunrise or before, you get real time passing and how our activ extending from one of the white ton. nice light. In winter, your day ities mark "the specific meaning medical or industrial cart. hands. Nelson created all of the walls is hooked to a chain extends because the sun is of a place or event." Alongside, Nelson places a mod works during'a summer hiatus, extending to the floor. Attached ''From' my days as a lower on the horizon. I like over ified oxygen tank and nasal can from his teaching responsibili to it is a heart carved from salt. science/biology teacher, I've cast days when it's very still. In "Her Breath, the Wind, to nula. ties at Center for Creative Stud Individual sculptures refer to always been interested in the It's best for close-up, macropho- Fix the Image in Memory I ies, where he also directs the his mother, sister and wife outdoors," he said. "I was a sci tography." • • * Exhale (for Lauri)," Nelson "Dutifully Performed to Ward metal shop and foundry. Nelson Lauri. These are Nelson's expe ence and biology teacher for the leads the viewer into pondering off Some Future Event" also has exhibited his works exten riences. For him, "they have same reasons I'm a nature pho the state of the environment meaning, love, conviction." u uses the bed of a stainless steel sively throughout the metro tographer." The Nature of Kensington" is and lj'fe, table as a canvas for a video in Detroit area, including the "The steel tables on wheels available at Little Professor The video projection of relate to the loss a couple of Nelson always works off'a tri which two scenarios alternate Detroit Artists Market and the Book Centers, Borders in Farm- rustling trees is centered'on a — water tediously dripping Creative Arts Center in Pontiac, years ago of my grandparents, pod with relatively long expo ington Hills and Novi, Barnes horizontal canvas, which is real one of whom used a walker," sures. from a faucet into the sink, then but these works have never and Noble in Northville, or from ly the top of what looks like a someone ritually washing their been seen before. said Nelson. "When the wind is blowing Ted Nelson for $32. Call him at Expressions from page CI tographs, I carve out the ninth although he's spent as many as tectural landmark," said Beat Beaton's carvings write him at floor semi-arches on the Wood- 70 hours on ones such as Hud on. "They become pieces of art,, P.O. Box 611861, Port Huron, ward Avenue side from the son's executive tower. depicting architectural features MI, 48061-1861. brick." "The nice thing about these of the very buildings that they Each carving takes Beaton bricks is that they have a previ were once part of." If you have an interesting idea approximately 40 hours, ous history as part of an archi For more information about for a story,, call arts reporter 'Titanic' survivor heads home with guitar in hand BY FRANK PROV'ENZANO is another way to pay the bills, Woody Guthrie helped me find STAFF WRITER What: Sean McCourt in con along with searching for roles where my heart was," said cert with Dan McCourt on stage and film. McCourt. "I knew I had to fol Sean McCourt has returned When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. from yet another audition. And "Diversity is my strongest low writing music." 24 weapon in making a living," While Guthrie's songs are he's not talking. Not about the Where: The Ark, 36 S. Main audition, at least. said McCourt. "Many people more populist and political, St. Ann Arbor. For informa who act can sing, too. Fewer of McCourt's compositions also "I'm kind of superstitious," he tion, call{734) 761-1451, or said. "There's a lot of disap them can write music." strive to tell stories and create pointment in this business." Besides his latest CD, characters in the Guthrie tradi The 1989 Birmingham Lahser McCourt's music can be heard tion. But clearly, the late 1990s High School grad.'who won crit McCourt changes roles with in the soundtrack of "Snow music industry is far removed ical notice for his performance' nearly slight-of-hand ease. In a Days," an Independent film that from Guthrie's dust, bowl, on Broadway in "Titanic" two couple of hours, he'll strum and stars Bernedette Peters. Many Depression-era imagery. years ago, knows the unspoken pick his guitar at a nearby club. of the songs are "romantic sin- "Today's music market is rule among thespians: "Never And this Tuesday, he'll he"ad galongs." changing rapidly," said talk about a role until you've west — back home — for a per The film has been entered in McCourt, who not only writes, gotten the part." formance of songs from his the Sundance Film Festival. If performs and records his music, Wliile the sirens blaring from recent CD, "Stick Figures Skat it gains svide distribution, but also serves as promoter and the New York City streets can ing," at The Ark in Ann Arbor. McCourt expects that he, too, chief marketer. be heard in the background, he From his New York home, will receive wider recognition "Being from a theatre back sits in his apartment, taking on McCourt runs a recording stu for his songwriting. ground has made me used to the phone and barely raising his dio. He records demos for musi After he left of the cast of the rejection," he said. "You learn to voice. cians looking to catch on with a Titanic, McCourt played Woody just keep prodding along." This isn't a guy who gets flus label. Guthrie in a musical about the Based on his acting, singing tered easilv. Working as a sound engineer legendary folk singer. "Playing and writing ability, the day will "-VIETNAM WALL Paint (reek (enter for the Arts EXPERIENCE Southed MicJifgw V^w/ 27J9,199$ A Time to Remember, rtists to Reflect, to Heol. Every year thousands of people travel to visit the Vietnam-War Memorial Wall 1 to remember, to reflect and to heal. 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"Common Van, Mythic 1,--5-0-.^6 LIVONIA Ste-.e- S-oia' a--a sc^ ptu'a construe by appointment only. (248) 552-5001. Pamt'.ngs of Ben Srarn" th'c-gh Oct Swords into Plowshares Gallery. 33 E. Classes m watercoior. figurative ara.\- CAL1ENTE UNO DEARBORN SYMPHONY c t cms 0, Roc-ert Pa'r 107 To,-.nsend. Adams St., Detroit, is seeking entries A Latin Dance ??.'•, " :: "- . '-c:a»-. 31, "W'nere the G^r:s Are- P-."ts h; ORCHESTRA .ng and pamtmg. .\ orkshops m batik 5 r-.mg-a.r- 24S 642 3909. A g. 27 at 3Q Y Sag.r-.aA. Pont.ac W-omen 'rem the DiA's CcectO'-' for its seventh juried exhibit in the fall. ana watercolor monotypes, a" tne u ' DAVID KLEIN GALLERY Positions open for concertmaster, sec !. through Sept. 26.Ancient Gold: Tr- (313) 965-5422. Jefferson Center. Room 16, 9501 Henry Latin food.'mus'C by La Sensacionai. e TK, K f, oJg Ajg 28 - T.so so;c e»n,p : c-"s ond' horn and strings. Auditions Tickets S35. ca.ti -248' 584.4150/ I. Wealth of the Thracians. Treasu'es cm Ruff. Livonia. (734i 455 9517. New ca r-'tngs p, Cai''o'r:a a-t-st Wednesday, Sept. 1. To schedule, call PORTRAIT OF HOPE the Republic of Bulgaria tnrougn A„g GLASSES '.', "3"- G!en G'oci-.s a-c pamt --gs '-C" (313) 565-2424. .Celebrate tne 1999 Po-rtrait of Hope 1 29. 5200 Wooawara Ave.. Defot. FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS W O RKSH O F» S the. 1990s o> New >ci- a'tist Lester ART MUSEUM PROJECT photography exhibit featuring Bo>s i :313: 833-7900. Applications available for talented Johnson The University of Michigan-Dearborn is ART MUSEUM PROJECT Hope-Girls Hope of Detroit, 7:30 p.m., I U-M MUSEUM OF ART young people to join the 1999 Youth 1 offering public, non-credit studio art Three-day workshop v.itn painter Donna- Wea.. Aug.-25 featuring smger Tony- Through Sept. 12 - Touchstone. 200 Artists Market and also people of all Birmingham. (248) 433- classes and workshops beginning Sept. Vogeiheim 9:30 a.m. • 4 p.m. on August Bennett at the annex at Pme Knob l years of a-tists' Jithographs: Throjg"- ages to participate in the Banners con 18. For a free brochure with fees. 27-29 at U of M-Dearborn. 4901 MuS'C Tnea-re, Carnstcm. 1 Sept. 26 - "Vans Circa 1900." 525 S 3700. test. The Festival is Sept. 18-19 on the ; I State. Ann Arbor. : 734; 764:0395. scheduling information, course descrip Evergreen Road, Dearborn. , 313; 593- MICHIGAN GUILD GALLERY campus of WSU. To request an applica : CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF tions and registration information, call 5058. F O Tt KI'D.S' 'nrdgh A„g 27 - Ann B^ac-'we:: Ha"p'' tion, call (313) 577-5088. AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 1313) 593-5058. r. G:o-.e 118 N 4tn Ave.. A", ArbO' FOCUS: HOPE CREATIVE DANCE ' 'The Third Root' Africans m Mexico." CLAYTON ACADEMY OF DANCE C O JNT C E It T S 734 £62 3332' Artists and craftspeople wanted for Introduces yourg children to bas'C : runs through Aug. 22. 315 E: W'a-en. Open fall registration 5-7 p,m. Aug".'25 ' PAINT CREEK CENTER FOR THE . "100 Creative Hands' Oct. 23-24. To r and 30. Classes in ballet, jazz. tap. BIRMINGHAM BtOpMFIELD SYM oance movements,-10:15-11-a.m. for Detroit. Also. "\e.v Images £iee ARTS apply,- send a self-addressed envelope children 3-years-o'd: 11:15 a.m -neon • i Monteiro." -313: 494-5800 modern, hip hop and ballroom. 5951 PHONY ORCHESTRA T h-cjg^ Sect l™ - Cei-e&'at.e M-chrga-' stamped with 55-cent postage to "100 for ages 4-5. Classes begin; on Tuesday.. John R, Troy. (248) 828-4080. Free concert celebrating Detroit's mus'- 5 Creative Hands," P.O. Box 760569, A't-sts. 4C" ,"t St'eet, Rochester CREATIVE ARTS CENTER "ca! talent on Thurs.. Ac>g. 26 in Sham Aug.-31 and r^n 9.v,eeks,-Je.sish GJ A. L L E Ft Y Lathrup Village,. Ml, 48076-0569. 248 .651-4110. • , ' Summer classes,in irawing. painting, Park with.specia1 guests Ma/tha Comnum>,' Center, 6600 West Mao'e EXHIBITS DANIELLE PELEG GALLERY FRANKLIN ARTS COUNCIL pottery, and many other media at the Reeves and Johnny Truce'i. 7 p.m.,' Roaa. West B'cam^c-ia r.24'8: 661- ( OPENINGS) T-.'c-jg"-- Aug 29 -'Recent wc/ks D> Applications available for artists inter center, 47 Williams St,. Ponttac. Adult Thurs:. Aug. 26. Sham Park. 1000. r-ressar At'-sna-m 43C1 Orcna'O "L3>-?- ested in exhibition fine arts or crafts at and children's classes available. (248} Birmingham. A pre-party celebration is DRAMA CLASS - OAKLAND GALLER1A Roac-- C'oss.v'mps Va'.i. West .- Franklin's juried "Art on the Green," on 333-7849. planned from 5:30 -/7 p.m.. and an tmprov, scene stud) emc a st^ay o' f-e ' Opens Aug. 24 - Super K.ids A'ts i r Biopmfie'o 248. 626-5810. Sept. 6. Send application and slides to; DETROIT BALLET afterglow-from 8:30 - 11 p.m. at the , actual cooYc'tion p'ecess. Classes • -•• . Lea njng Exhibit through Octoc-c-' 7" r PEWAB1C POTTERY Franklin Arts Counci.l, P.O. Box Classes in child and adult classical bal Birmingham Community House.. For tick begm Wednesday. Sept. 1 a^c run fo ' 1200-'North Telegraph Roao. Pcnt-ac. Through A-„g 28 -The.3"h.ua: stuoen-,- . '250683, Franklin, Mich,, 48025..(248) • let, tap, and jazz. Adult beginners wel et information call (248V645-BBSO. - ,'• nir.p v.eeks. Jewish Community. Center. i .248 858 0415. : - fac'u t> "a--'C sta.fr e,^,jjv -.0125 East . 851-5438. come. Classes.offered at the Betty KIRK IN THE HILLS 6600 West-\!ap e Road, West. • • . ' ! HI-LINE GALLERY •B.ico!nfie;a.'.'.2-48: 661-1 OC.O •• ' '.-e-'e'son- acoss'r;.--v.ate.rvscks GM CHORUS / Johnston Dance 'Studio in-Farmingtpn - 1999'Carilloh Senes .,10, a.m. and noon. A jg „ 28 .S-29 -.. S;n;r- a'-'^a A*'Cr." : GIRLS JAZZ CLASS .Pa---, 2vt-Q-/3l3' S22 0S5-;-' The General Motors Employees' Chorus Hills at Foisom' and Nine Mite Road. . . Sund'a,,' Aug. 29. featuring :G aecm '••••' Ame'ica'1 -Art. ?'a:. Nc'tr: :~rc>'Zi"-'i-r.[ .Teaches oasi.c .techniques a;cng \s:\* SOUTHRELD CENTER FOR THE is seeking-new members for its (248)474-3174. BodC.en. A340..W' Lcng Lake, .'B.ccn-fieid '."east of Lodge, freeway. tet/.-.C-O" S,a"-a' nirfhoD.-Tre' 4'30-5,3iri cm: tass-'^h' ; J f ARTS :•. u.Faiy Christ nias season. No auditions "• •HlilS.- .':-.. -; '- ...... - J ' i. 9 M. £- ."OadS .'^ .C r^ '0 . cCrPt'C" • j.^ -, •DETROIT.INSTITUTE OF ARTS T •gins tn'-grades'l'-3 They'O.-oeT-G^s; jazz •Throcgh-A't-g _24 -- -aye:''ng'eyhiti-t.c:' •'-' required. Open to the public.- SOUTHFIELD CONCERT SEflrES •t c.nv:Fr:da>, August 2^: f.-^ -nJc-'r-at 6n . Classes for adults,- educators arid youth' Class." r ns :*om 6 7 p.m.-for grades 3- .Rehearsals begin Monday,.August 30th Rich Eddy's Rockin' Qldies Band. 7 i; ca-. 248. 2698046. .photographs taken, vrth.m OaK.ianp throughout the sum'm&r. at the. muse 6-, Cesses begm yondav. August 30 • from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Warren Woods p.m.: Wednesday.. Aug 25, Burgn Po."-.. Co'jmty pa'vs. 24.'24'35Q SCi-jt^f'e-.c: um, 5200.Woodward Aid,. Detroit. ar"d run .fpr sr-ifn sessions, je.', sh V^-l^'* Q^, IKiftM 1>C ,'T.' O'ril Middle School at 12 and Schoenherr. Berg Road at Civic Center Drive. n p do. v>^. ^M-eu *.-*o *+***¥ v;«. / (313) 833-4249 , 'Comm-uh'ti C-?r-tc'. 56C0 West Mao'e Ci JK- L 1^ E Ft V Must be 18 to join. Accepting new Southfield. 1248: 424-9022. SWANN GALLERY members through Sept. 13th. The GM EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE : Read. West Bo^-^fe'a. .248 661 E X HIB I T S T : ; SUMMER RECITAL . hrCugh Sep; 11-.- V eha?y ^u a Faces •10 00; C <:> J>J - O O 1 NG) choruswill be performing with Judy All.levels of classes for recreational and Steven Libia?z and Aic'en Schei: perfcm o'Schironr-re'-ia. 1250 L«b-a->' St'eet KINDERMUSIK Collins at the Macomb Center for the professiQnaJ students, including mod work's by Motzart. Handel a^d C\orak. AC. T. GALLERY Detroit. 313 '9554826 Performing Arts on December 3rd. For ern, ballet, pomte.tap and jazz for chil tv oa VuS-c o'Cantpr r.'ese'ts t"e 7 p.m.. Sunday.-Aug. 22. St. Ei-zabetn r Through Sept' il - "Magni'iceni .- WASHINGTON STREET GALLERY • additional information, call the GM - dren" ages' 3 and'older, at the studio. m.i.-s'-cal mteractrve c'as>es.fo ne,*.- : Ann Seton Church; 280 Las' Square Kr Obses5 cns' curaved b> ;K,a arts: Th-c-jg--. A„g 28 -.Norma G'3- The r<\c Hotline at (810)-447-2319. 1541 W. Hamlin Road, between Crooks co-ns *. cijg.'- ~- .ea-'s Ore-- House. 6-S Lake Roso, Troy, • 5^^'f^ '/o^'e. 35 East G'.^.i R.\pr £;eme-.:s 215 East W-as.^-r-gtc-", A-^--. LIVONIA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC and Livemois roads. Rochester Mills. •• ORGAN RECITAL A-bor ^-3-1 761-228-. Livonia Youth Philharmonic of Michigan (248)852-5850. ZEITGEIST GALLERY is holding auditions for the 1999-2000 FREEDOM DANZ XPRESSIONZ Organist Andrew OeFabo featured at Si. Through Ai,g 3i - Sa.rts, Sfeets iv season. Call Wendy Bernard at (734) Open House forhip-hop dance sttidiO. 9, Francis of AsSi.si Catholic Church. 7 . S'.a:icms na--tm-:s b> v-to va;oec 2C51 591-76^19 for an 3ppQ'ntment a'n\-5 p.m.. Sat Aug 28 259 Gratint. p.m., Monday. Aug. 23. 2,250 E. MADISON CHORALE Detroit (313) 964-8497; Stadium. Ann Arbor. ,734- 769-2550 Auditions 7:35 p.m., Tues., Sept 7 at GEIGER CLASSIC BALLET Wilkinson Middle School. 26524 John Newly refurbished banco studio. 782 JE V EN T £3 R, Madison Heights. The Chorale will Denison Court. Btoomfield'Hills. open perform two Holiday Cabarel'concerts ing for new enrollment. (248! 334 VIETNAM 1300! • Gala evening of food, culture and December 3 and 7. Rehearsals are LooKm-jr 'or S'tists sjch 'as snm-taters or entertainment, -featuring*! proviev. Tuesday evenings. (248)-879-7444. KAMMUELLER DANCE CUSSES Cvd'^r-ciisrs who we-ycl IJKC io.be fe>> 1 METRO DANCE COMPNAY Advanced and professional ciass'Ca of 'Today's Vietnam" Posted by • t^'CCi cip cciDic- For ''neve m'o"iia'.'Or; ballet program. 9:30 a.m. Monday- Keith f-amie, 8 p.m. Satuftf<*»y: Aug. AUDITIONS coi-tatt Ja--r Dah-sh, orescent. F.O . i..^'i.«*f fr^p rt/wfArmap^fV »*r\ri\r\anv Friday, intermediate level. 11:30 a.hi, 28. Fox Theatre. Detroit. Opening Bon 251651. West Bloo^'heio. M^C'-.... Tuesdays. Thursdays ana t-noays. at me ages 10-15. 7 p.m. Thursday. August VIP reception, food tasting and dis 4!S.^o-lbbl. < 2' SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 (WtOF*)C4 £3-- ^ ¢1 (I B S .K |{ V •!• E f f E NT I r .,*««»*- IT'TTTkJjl fllA TniJlJ Ho" * , lUllJii 1U IllXlf r».^^ •-•: -^-•.-_„>••;• ://^^.-::¾.':;.<;.,':•?'•.•?»!•"$',\'Js/.•;/:•.'• •-':••••:' ./-,^. '.'''••-•; -j/,-s'^.:'.' :-';.^-_... J NittoMlAmostmenti 11:30,1:30,3:30,5:30,7:¾ 9:40 INSPEQOR CADCET (PC) . Show .J • '•'.. . :,,^^^^^^^^,^^^^^^^^^ The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 C5 ART BEAT Art Beat features various hap by the Livonia Arts Commis Grandmother Phyllis contestants are also being and colored pencil, Marsha Auditions will also be held by penings in the suburban art sion, the show runs 8:30 a.m. to "Hochlowski, daughter Jana sought. Weigand, beginning Sept. 3 at appointment 7 p.m. Tuesdays! world. Send Wayne County arts 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Conger and granddaughter Ali Winners will perform at the the Jefferson Center, 9501 Sept. 7, 14, 21 and .28, at First news leads to Art Beat, Observer cia Maturen represent only Henry Ruff, room 16, Livonia. United Methodist Church, Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, youth concerts in February of three branches of a sprawling 2000. For an application or In September, there are also 45201 N. Territorial,. Plymouth-, Livonia MI 48150, or fax them ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS artistic family tree that includes (734)455-4080. . \ to (313) 591-7279. more information, call (734J workshops in pastel with over 50 professional artists, 451-2112. Audrey DiMarco; marbling, Al The Livonia Civic Ballet Com* The Livonia Youth Philhar sculptors, poets and musicians. OPERA CONCERTS monic is. holding auditions for the Weber, and watercolor, Donna pany auditions dancers for its Hochlowski, a Plymouth resi "SUNDAY, SONGS & SYMPHONY" Vogelheim. . 1909-2000 season 1 p.m. Sun* The Redford Civic Symphony 1999-2000 season. For an appoint dent who began painting after ment, call Wendy Bernard at (734) The Livonia Symphony day, Aug. 29 at Miss Jean's perforins with the Verdi Opera retirement, captures the beauty Classes are available in Dance Arts, 15619 Farmington Theatre of Michigan 7 p.m. 591-7649. of flowers in watercolor. Conger, Orchestra performs light and watercolor, Marge Chellstorp; classical music by the orchestra Road, Livonia. ./ Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Belle JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED best known for her intense por figurative drawing, Bob Blan- Creek Park, Five Mile and traits of wildlife, has exhibited plus offers tastings of foods from chard, and designing a better Auditions are open to dancer% Inkster, Redford. The free pro Schoolcraft College is reviving works in gallery internationally. 25 area restaurants, bakeries painting, Al Weber. age eight and older with a minK gram is the final concert of its jazz ensemble and is looking Maturen works primarily in and food establishments, and a mum of three years ballet for musicians. Rehearsals will silent auction, 6:30 p.m. Sun For.information, call Mary Wayne County Parks Summer clay. Ann Adams at (734) 455-9517. instruction. All dancers should be held 7-10 p.m. Mondays day, Oct. 3, at Wonderland wear proper attire: black leo1 Family Entertainment Series. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Mon For information, call (734) 261- beginning Sept. 13 in the music Mall, Plymouth and Middlebelt AUDITIONS tards, pink tights and pink bal department of the Forum Build day-Friday, until 9 p.m. roads, Livonia. let slippers with hair secured in' 1990. Wednesday. The Plymouth Community ing on campus, 18600 Haggerty, Tickets are $25 in advance, a bun. Those auditioning for the On the program are selections between Six and Seven Mile Chorus is holding open audi senior company should also YOUTH COMPETITION $30 at.the door. Call (734) 421- tions for new members, basses from the "Barber of Seville," "La roads, Livonia. 1111 or (734) 464-2741. bring pointe shoes. There is a Boheme" and "The Marriage of The Plymouth Symphony and tenors especially needed, Director Jack Pierson is look non-refundable audition fee. ': Figaro." All time favorites "I Orchestra is looking for contes NEW CLASSES but there are openings for Could've Danced All Night" and ing for students from School tants for its Youth Competition sopranos and altos as well, 6:30 For information, call (7341 "If I Loved You" will also be craft, teachers, community to be held in December at Evola The Visual Arts Association of p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31,. at 464-7310. sung. Performers are soprano musicians, and outstanding Music of Canton. In addition to Livonia is offering new classes Evola music, 7170 N. Haggerty Gina D'Alessio, tenor Razmik high school musicians to per orchestral instruments,, piano in oil painting with Lin Baum Rd., Canton. Papikyan and baritone Dino form with the ensemble. Valle. The session on Monday, Sept. The Friends of the Opera of 13 will be a combination audi Michigan present Puccini's tion and rehearsal. For more entire "La Boheme" Fridays, information, call Pierson at Aug. 27 and Sept. 10 at the (734)420-8984. Henry Ford Centennial Library, WIEUCZKA DANCERS 16501 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. Tickets are $15 and include The Polish Roman Catholic afterglow reception. Call (313) Union of America dancers are 582-0997. taking registrations Sept. 9 to Oct. 15 for students ages 4-16. Featured vocalists are Patri Classes take place Thursdays cia Willington, Dina Kessler, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and run David Gordon, Quinto Mili.to, through the evening at the Tom GuUherme Rogano, Christopher Dooley K of C Hall, 28945 Joy Bprotwicz, Tony Lynch and Road, Livonia. ; . • -; John Schikora. . . For more information, call FINAL DAYS Michele Jakubiec at (734) 591- 2079. •Westland artist Saundra Weed and Debra Danko, Grand OPENING RECEPTION Blanc, paint with threads in the exhibit "Art Quilts and Other Three generations of artists Images," continuing through exhibit a variety of media Aug. 27 at Livonia City Hall, through Sept. 24 at the Ply 33000 Civic Center Drive, east mouth Community Arts Coun of Farmington Road. cil. 774 N. Sheldon at Junction. Call<734)416-4ART. HEAD These wall-warming art quilts SKECHERS range in subject from florals to An opening reception takes Men's Stroke Women's Rascal Oriental landscapes. Sponsored place 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 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Editor 248 901 2567 nstafford^oe.homecomm.net on the web: http://observer-eccentric.com Sunday, August 22. 1999 Tattoos aren't Active look: Modeling back- to-school fash forever with ions from Just Kids Outfitters woven nylon in Rochester, Annie Dauphi- While parents are nee in Birming-, THE JEWELRY privately rejoicing the f IADY return of school days, ham, Guys N jewelry makers and Gals in West designers have been Blooinfield and like little elves work Hansel N' Gretel ing around the clock. in Birmingham They're busy creat ing pieces that our are (left to right) daughters, nieces and Megan Bauman other young double X- of Livonia, Lau- chromosomers will put ren Brockmann DENISE on their "oh-please-I- of Rochester, RODGERS gotta-have-it" fashion list. Sarah Bauman Cornelia Poellnitz, manager of Cari- « of Livonia,. mar, an accessories store for teens at Mitchell Brock Northland Mall said there is one item mann of that's inked at the top of that "must- Rochester, have" list: tattoo jewelry. Allyson Gins Tattoo you berg, and Jenna "Everyone's wearing it. All the Guntmache?) teenagers and some of their parents. In fact, I've even seen Jenny Jones both of West wearing it on TV," she said. Bloomfield, If you haven't noticed tattoo jewelry Katharine yet, you pjrobably mistook it for the Smith of Birm genuine article: a gracefully winding ingham and tattoo around the neck, arm, or ankle of an otherwise sane-looking teen or Nathaniel Beier preteen. . of Bloomfield Hand-woven of hypoallergenic Hills. waterproof nylon, these are fun, com STAfT PHOTOS BY JERRY ZOLYNSKY fortable and retail for under $5. 'They've been popular all summer, but we expect to sell even more for back, to school fashions," said Poell nitz. to move Barely there Invisible wire necklaces, illusion headbands and hair jewels are other Back-to-school fashion aimed at kids' active lifestyles accessory-musts for the fall season. -,. The wire BY CARI WALDMAN Martens shoes. shades, like baby blue. Mixing soft five to six pieces they buy, Brockmann necklace SPECIAL WRITER "Trying to keep up with her is a sci colors with bold, sporty apparel is an recommends purchasing a sweater, looks as if a u excellent way to capture the spirit of The overwhelming task of back-to- ence," she said. 12-year-olds' tastes sweatshirt, long-sleeved T-shirt and pendant is can change like the wind." the active style. two bottoms that mix and match. floating in school shopping is almost done for Susan Luther, a mother of three But Amanda's choices are right on There is no doubt that Also, to meet your chil air. But if ; track with hip back-to-school fashion. boys, too, will seek to dren's desire for trendy you look school-aged daughters. But Luther, of Oakland Township, The look is active and, for girls, the have an athletic look in clpthing, try mixing bet close, you name of the game is mixing and coming months. To ter pieces, like woven can see the and other mothers might be baffled by their children's fall fashion choices. matching. obtain the look, mix sweaters and.priqey microcord That means pairing T-shirts embell-, nylon track pants and cargo pants, with less that holds Naturally, keeping up with chil jersey c'rewn.ecks dren's changing style preferences is ished with embroidered hearts or expensive pieces from the penda"nt stars with flare jeans and cargo embellished by uniform Old Navy or Target. in place. Think difficult for any parent. But this year, the lopk is undeniably active, causing pants. T-shirts, worn alone or layered, numbers or contrasting, "Kids lives are so fishing wire some parents to wonder what their should probably be considered a back- sporty arm:stripes diverse: They want to be with style. children will change into- for gym to-schpol wardrobe staple. Also, details .like dressed like a Woodstock "Brandy, class. • Strong choices are T-shirts with bungee cords and draw attendee one day, yet Cher and Drew -Luther's 12- hoods, those strings at the waist are need to be outfitted for B a rry m ore year-old daugh made of fabric important for boys. brunch the next," said wear them," ter Amanda is on with printed Novelty in the. form of Susan Beier, owner of says Poellnitz, the edge of graphics and butterflies and other newly opened Annie "And Madonna "tweendom," the solid shirts with embellishments is Dauphinee children's wears jewels on her eyes." time between chest stripes or important to younger boutique in downtown Jacobson's is also showing invisible- age 10 and 12 funky logos. .school-aged children, Birmingham. wire cross necklaces. An 18-carat when style is Remember, said Susan Brockmann, "Our approach is to white gold double-cross necklace heavily influ bottoms are owner of Just Kids Out With heart: Jenna cover kids' varied needs strung onto a barely visible microcord enced by teen u n,d e n i a b 1 y fitters in downtown and to be a vehicle for* Rochester. Guntmacher of West seUs for $120. The triple-cross invisi: magazines and .flared. :' Bloomfield wears a moms to find what they ble necklace runs $140. '•' peers' clothing When the "Kids are picking out want. Kids do not have choices. weather cools their clothes at an earli* three-quarter sleeve i to he dressed in the Scent of a teen Luther said down, vests will er age now, so details shirt witMieart most expensive clothes, that last we^k serve as both a like V hearts and detail, $19, and but they heed to feel Velcro-baeked hair jewelry by Mel- good," said.Beier. jieS, also at Jacobson's, are fan little when she and Details: Sarah Baumaii of Livo funky and func dinosaurs need to be cargo flare pants, iridescent crystals that stick any her daughter nia wears Bu and the Duck's tional alterna there to draw a kid's Taking cues from her went back-to-, attention," she said, $36, both by Tractor own children's combina where On the hair-again arid again. woven striped sweater, $100, and tive to standard' at Guys N' Gals in] These are more popularly priced for school shopping, outerwear. The active look, how tion of comfort and style, Amanda picked coordinating striped pants, $28, ever, is just as popular' West Bloomfield. Beier has filled her teenagers at $14 a pack. both at Annie Daiiphinee in Watch for Not surprisingly, preteens like out khaki bell- vests in fleece, with this age group, said 1,300-square-foot store bottoms, three- Birmingham, Velcw-strap navy leather and Brockmann. "We have been selling with a mix of American, European everything the teenagers wear. But and French-Canadian fashions. there are some styles that appeal quarter-length T- Oxford by Dr. Martens, $60, and puffy, quilted many separates for back to school, as mostly to the younger set, shirts, jeans with grey flannel loafer by Candies, nylon. Colors most kids of all ages want a comfort "Both the European and American "What's really hot is makeup and flares, little clips will range, but able, active look this year," she said. lines are showing the .active-inspired- to wear in her $39, both at Hansel N' Gretel in looks," says Beier. "It is, simply, what scented lip gloss on a chain," said Birmiiigham. look for silver Since most mothers like to put Christine La. Rock of Jacobson's. "The hair and Dr. and softer together three to four outfits for every the kids want." ' ""' girls like anything with powder and shimmering things," ; . Platinum plus If you're Heading out to Somerset, stop by Tiffany & Co. and see timeless v best-sellers for back- to-school fash , community ion. The sterling silver classics •: include a heart-tag bracelet and ft/ BY ALICE RHEIN garet "Peggy" Winkelman. who saw Winkelman a week ' matching beaded bracelet 'and neck* 8TAFFWRITER "I was with him and he died peacefully," she said. ago at lunch at the Franklin •' :. v -•'.'• "' "He was the most remarkable man. We had 56 rich Hills Country Club. "He's one '.'' lace, ; '•'* '• ' ' ": '•-'" '' '•'• Stanley J; Winkelman, a prominent civic leader who :•'••.; With price tags of $60 to $125, these beautiful years together." of the finest gentlemen I've, brought affordable fashions to career women as chair Indeed, the life-long love affair he had with his wife ever known." are less novelty fad items and more of man.of Winkelmah'a stores, died Thursday at age 76 a fashion investment. White metals - was no secret. Winkelman Was" born in in his Bloomfield Hills home. "It was obvious that she adored him and he adored- silver, platinum and white gold - have He had been battling health problems, but his car been surging in popularity because of her," said Bloomfield Hills artist Patricia Hill Burnett, the return of platinum as a standard diac arrest WAS unexpected, according to Ijts wife Mar Please see WINKELMAN, A7 Stanley Winkelman in precious metal. PlatinnmV comeback has had a Retail, style snd sp^ctalstore eventsi are listed AKIN CARP *FIVUNAR trickle-down effect on the demand for in this calendar. Please send information to: Malls & Experts from Beaumont Hospital will present a sem other white metals; especially for Xera Mainstreets, clo Observer. & Eccentric Newspapers, inar on skin core and the anti-aging process at .. ancfNexters. " . ' ..- 805 East Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009. Fax: (248) ADDED ATTRACTIONS Jacobson's Birmingham store, lower level conference Add a miniature backpack thitt 644 1314, Information must be received by 5 p.m. room. 10 a.m. to noon and4-3 p.m. Also on Saturday, Poellnitz says is fashion-muBt and Monday for publication the following Sunday. 8A10NZ Aug. 28,11 a.m.Ll p.m. For further information call ','yo'ur te«n or preteen is ready to hit MONDAY, AUGUST 23 Saks Fifth Avenue and Oscar de le Rent a introduce Christine LaKock at (800) 837-5227 ext. 5273. _ ., the books in style. r- the "Oscar" Fall 1999 collection for sizes 14-24, 10 ; A Jewelry Lady note: In the last KNrrriNa ItOOM TRUNK SHOW SAKS MAKEUP C0U.ECTI0N a.m. - 6 p.m. for a personal appointment, call (248) Saks Fifth Avenue and Anna Sui invite you to pre I column, The Jewelry Lady suggested The Knitting Room features new colors and yam 643-9000. that costume jewelry lovers check out designs from Australian Jo Share's new book "Knit view the Bohemian color collection and design a fall : a special Web site. . ting Bazaar." New fashions on display through TUESDAY, AUQUST 24 _____.„ look for you through August 28. For an appointment ; The Web address was printed as August 28, The Knitting Room is located at 251 Mer BRANDEIS BOOK SAU| call (248) 614-3365. "gcostume.coin." the proper address rill in downtown Birmingham. Hours 10-5 p.m. Mon Half price used books August 24 and 25 at Tel-12 _;•,_.. .^SATURDAY,.AUGUST 28 • is "atgcostume.com." The "atg" stands ~ day - Friday, 10-3 Saturday. (248) 540-3623. Mall, Southfield. Hours 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CINAR'S WIMZIE'S HOUSE UVE ; for "all that glitters." ___:__ FR|DA^ AUQU^ 27 ^ Send questions to.the Jewelry lAuly MIN'i DMKWER TRUCK IHOW Characters from the PBS Wi time's House program at by e-mail, [email protected], fax Informal presentation of apparel by-A,v.9'tijp Reed and DR, MARTENS TRUNK SHOW Wonderland Mali in Liv.ionin near the food'court for ' (248) 582-9223, or mail c/o Observer Hart Schaffher & Marx, 11 a.m. -- 3 p.m. at Hudson's Complete line of children's ami adult shoes H a.m.-i free performances of "The Personal Trainer" at noon, . & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 :E. Twelve Oaks Mall and 4-8 p.m. at Hudson's Somer p.m. at Greg Shoes, Orchard Mall, West Bloomfield. 2.and 4 p.in. For further information call Wonderland Maple, nirmimhain, Ml 48009. set,'' '••' ' '• ' For further information Call (?AB) 851-5566. Mall at 1734) 522-4100. mmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmm ;}' 'V wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm tmmmmwmwmmm mmmw The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 kC7 BB&B raffles its wares at new Novi store Bv ALICE RHEIN Swiss watches, gemstones set in STAFF WRITER platinum and Mikimoto cultured Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi is shining pearls are some of the store's exclusive a little brighter this month since it offerings. welcomed Bailey Banks & Biddle jew "Obviously we are very pleased to be elry store to its upper level concourse' part of this market. Our goal is to be S T U F F W E C R AVE next to Hudson's. the best place for classic, timeless jew BB&B has three stores in Michigan elry," said Roberts. including one at the Somerset Collec With 107 stores nationwide, BB&B tion in Troy, downtown Birmingham is a division of the Zale Corp., which Jungle Sac: This and Lansing. topped $1.32 billion sales last year, Christian Dior The decision to open a fourth store according to the New York Stock shopping bag in in Michigan'wasn't too difficult, Exchange. according to Jan Roberts, public rela For the Twelve Oaks store grand Fine Jewelers: The new Bailey zebra printed calf tions director for the Texas-based jew- opening, the company is sponsoring a Banks & Biddle store at with a, beaded .elers. . .' raffle to benefit the Michigan Horticul Twelve Oaks Mall, handle is evidence "The Somerset store is quite a dis ture Society. that animal tance from Twelve Oaks, especially in For $10 a ticket or 3 for $25, partici the Michigan Horticultural Society; your traffic. We feel with the new store pants can enter to win four exclusive the producer of the. DTE Energy prints are the hot we are serving a whole different part jewelry items, including a 1-carat dia Detroit Bloomfest, in their fund-rais and wild fall of the community," she said. mond solitaire ring, a 2-carat white ing efforts," said Ray Stuart, president trend, $920 at The jewelers, which was founded in gold sapphire and diamond uLady Di" of Bailey Banks & Biddle. Saks Fifth 1832 in Philadelphia by Joseph Bailey necklace designed by Clyde Duneier, The drawing will take place tomor Avenue. and Andrew Kitchen, is known for its an 18-inch strand of Mikimoto cultured row, Aug. 23. at 5 p:m. at the Twelve classic, traditional jewelry, and luxurf- pearls and a man's Omega watch. Oaks store/Winners need not be pre ous dark wood exterior. "We are pleased to be able to assist sent to win. Winkelman from page C6 Sault Ste. Marie where his father, retail store, Petrie closed its last During the 1967 Detroit riots. Leon, ran a women's clothing store. Winkelman's in 1998. Winkelman was pivotal in bringing The family moved to Detroit in 1928 The Winkelmans savored all the cul together the business and labor com where a young Stanley scrubbed floors tural arts in Detroit and traveled munities and in urging store owners and did odd jobs in the first store on extensively. For years/ Winkelman not to flee to the suburbs. T Fort Street, covered the European fashion scene for "He felt it his obligation to do the I In 1943, he graduated from the Uni the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers best he could for everyone: for his fam versity of Michigan with a degree in and wrote a column entitled "Euro ily, for the city, for the state and for chemistry and worked as a research Fashions." me. He had tremendous energy," said chemist in California. During World John Reddy, retired "Birmingham Peggy. War II, Winkelman served as a naval Eccentric" publisher, said Winkelman Fred Marx, president of Farmington Pack It up: For pen officer. After the war, he joined the understood the elements of fashion Hills-based Marx Layne & Co. and a cils, books and after- company that his father and uncle, that had appeal for Midwestern longtime friend of Winkelman said: school apparel, these Seasonal chapeaus: From Isadore, founded. By 1976, he was its women, but it was his contributions to "His family always came first, but I city-style backpacks summer to fall, these hats chairman and CEO. the community that will long be his can't remember anything that he was hold it all. From The Winkelman's stores had wide appeal legacy. n't interested in. He was a forerunner from Kokin are meant to go to women looking for stylish, affordable "Stanley was a man of vast and var in so many Detroit neighborhood North Face, left to places. Flexible.,_ apparel: "He brought the whole ied interests. He made quite an impact opportunities. When you say 'Stanley' right, orange knap cottonI'polyester hats pack panache cT importing fashions. Winkel in the city," Reddy said, in town., it meant Stanley Winkelman." sack, $65; yellow and travel like a charm. man's came to be known for fashion at Winkelman virtually immersed him In addition to his wife. Peggy,.and carry-all, $29,95 and moderate priees," said Al Coheh; who self in community "affairs. He served as two brothers, Jack and Fred; he.js.sur- Choose from assorted solid worked with Winkelman for 35 years president of the Metropolitan Affairs • vived by three children. Anclra Soble. khaki backpack, $45 and two-tone colors such as as the company's senior officer. 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Once we managed to directions, roundabouts and lots neighborhood in the world) and navigate our car on the narrow of green, green grass - yes, we did the horizontal thing for few roads without putting dents in went there on our honeymoon. hours (that means strictly sleep our hubcaps (thank God for car Loved it. Want to go back. ing and nothing else) before we insurance) we did OK. My husband, Tim, and I flew practiced our driving _ into Lon Bath was a wealthy shopper's British Airways and became don. dream with a giant Benetton s o m e -^ We're not necessarily brave k store in ancient ruins. A pair of what souls at heart - in retrospect, we Levis cost more than a pair in accus were naive tourists who had no Chicago and New York com tomed to idea how grueling driving could bined.'Again, the architecture t h e be in a foreign country so depen was startling; curve-shaped v e d d y dent on roundabout intersec .stone buildings set in rows of British tions. geometric perfection. a c c e n't We managed to make it into be fore the heart of London. We parked The Cotswolds - this was the we even and walked around the streets of English countryside so often landed the city while the sky alternated revered by travelers complete in the between bleak overcast gray and with charming stone cottages, Mother then pure sunshine interrupted solicitous proprietors, early land and by a few puffs of clouds. The afternoon tea by the fire on an to the architecture was old and the overcast, windy day (is there any Honeymooners: other kind?). ' Tim and Pain no t i o n weather not the least bit stable. hat tht! e Sunshine and rain appear Stratford-Upon-Avon, home of Houghton of Troy J e almost simultaneously. Shakespeare: what a tiny house as ?/«ey looked candy We were struck by the obvious he lived in. Obviously, mankind seven years ago. treats fact that regular blokes lived has grown since then. As was typical of most towns we visited, handed to and worked in these townhouses PBOTOS BY PAM AND TW HOUGHTON us after our meals were in fact and office buildings that looked the grass was really, really Stratford: Garden and grass are well maintained in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Shake- - "sweets." like they housed .those of royal green. Must have something to do with all that rain. (My knowl spea're's hometown. As we stood iri line to get our lineage. edge of ecological science amazes "rental car after landing at These buildings were old and me.) Heathrow Airport - wind and not just a quarter of a century checked into what we were led to very life-like picture of my hus work out. Makes me think of rain ripping through our hair old. No, they were probably 500 Old rocks believe (by that travel agent band standing next to the proto London every time. T jind jackets ~ I remember think- years old or better. If Henry the back in the states) was a luxury typical young female late '70s Since my blow-dryer blew up Salisbury - on our way to this * ihg we weren't there for the VIII revisited his old stomping hotel. Luxury must have a differ London punk, gazing into her at the beginning of the trip (and tucked-away-by-itself little vil weather. grounds, he just might recognize ent definition in London. eyes - yuck!) and the London I had a converter - can't figure lage, we stumbled upon Stone- , No, we were there for history, them. We were accustomed to Our room had twin beds. Even theater (with audience participa that one out) I was dependent on henge. (How can one just stum the legacy of kings and queens, the idea that new is better; if you though we were c-n our honey tion yet), hotel provided hair drying equip ble upon Stonehenge? Well, we and the famous English country build it, we will come. But these moon, we could live with that. •My husband, a lifelong Rolling ment for styling. Once we got did.) Our goal was to visit a side. „'.•••' people take great care to pre But, we couldn't live with the Stones fan, had to visit a cafe outside, however, it made no dif cathedral in Salisbury, but we Mistakenly, we'd actually serve their architecture. inoperable toilet. We asked for owned by Bill Wyman. ference as the wind and rain cre managed to drive right by Stone another room. And so, we walked. And ated a whole new style for me. planned our itinerary ahead of As. we needled our way back to henge. time - where we were going to our Heathrow hotel, we stopped OK. the new room was a bit walked. And walked. It \vas far. And our pictures certainly Hey, look! Let's turn around. stay each night of our. trip. As in an obscure London neighbor more luxurious. At least they, far away. We were certainly in show it as I am standing in front Which we did. Hate to say it, our travels progressed, we real hood for a meal. I'm not sure had the forethought to push the no fear of gaining weight from of Scotland Yard (hair whipped but it.was a disappointment. The ized it would have been perfectly what made us select a restau twin beds together! And. hey, the all the bacon and cream and gra- into a frenzy), Westminster rocks (which - if you want to get reasonable to wing it - there rant with a country-western toilet worked. What more could a nola and deep-fried foods we ate Abbey (hair looking like a wet technical - is really what they were plenty of bed and breakfast motif, but after listening to couple of easygoing Americans while on our trip. We walked off rat from unexpected downpour) are) were roped off from the pub inns to go 'round. Garth Brooks over the sound ask for? nearly every stinking calorie. and the Buckingham Palace lic. You could circle around them system and ordering a side of We finally got there and, well, (hair blown entirely eastward); We were supposed to drive all as the wind and rain whipped Texas fries with my burger, I felt Swingin' London what do you in a cafe owned by The hair was immortalized in the way to the Cotswolds to through you (weather seems to like saying, "Hey, Ma, look at As we had surrendered our Bill Wyman but eat? And so we London. Spend the night in a B&B our be a theme here) but you could me. I'm in Dallas." car, we had to rely on our feet to did as we studied the vintage Seven years and two kids travel agent had booked for us. not go past the rope. Instead, But we were so tired from the We would soon enough get around. And get around we photographs of Mick and the later, I'm still waiting for that you could look at the rocks did. Hyde Park (with its gothic gang. We kept hoping that most opportune time to return to flight and the time difference become accustomed to hearty (which we did), listen to a head that we needed immediate rest English breakfasts (with an trees arranged eerily in perfect maybe, just maybe, Bill was on the great British Isles. But phone-guided tour (which we row after perfect row), Piccadilly the premises ... he would have' maybe this time we'll go when before we figured out how to abundance of not-in-the-least-bit didn't) and take note of the drive the car, steering wheel and low-fat dairy products), bland Circle (where, as culturally been our sole celebrity sighting. the weather's good. unfortunate graffiti that had enlightened Americans, we visit But, alas, all we managed to do transmission positioned on the battered and fried fish arid chips been spray-painted on the rocks. . wrong side of the road. For the and Shepherd's Pie. ed Madame Tussaud's Rock Cir was buy a memorabilia T-shirt Pam and Tim Houghton live in immediate moment, we weren't Once we finished ravaging the cus Wax Museum; we have a which, to this day, I wear when I Troy. terribly particular about where Bath English countryside, we spent we stayed, we just wanted a bed On the second day, we drove to our last few days in London. to crash in. Bath. There's nothing like get After a week of B&Bs tucked H>oo :>()()() Season ting directions from a native Brit a^vay in charming places, we University Musical Society AN\E-SOPfilE MUTTER V\SCc>CaTmz$Jofi\ ff Laurie Anderson Songs and $tork* from Moby Dkk Detroit Symphony Orchestra , .. N'eemejSftVcqjidU'CtOf'' Enjoy a BounceBackWeekend* .':{Surge!Lei'erius.bass-tiantb-^' ;'•'_• -.Estonian National Men'sChoir A LOUvH^.OvKtmas Celebration' at Hilton and relax for less. ' Xl'MSChoral Union-• , -' //// :(M62bj-. ... •'.: ;•':•'•"'' : GabrleH Consort 6Players AmaRa Hernandez!. 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August 22.1999 OBSERVER SPORTS remain at Best Ball SCENE Plymouth Salem's top two golfers from last year Other Observerland school scores (only the low two have left but the Rocks haven't gone anywhere. • HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF counted toward the team total: In fact, Salem's score in the John Sandmann Best Churchill: Jeff Hunter-Brad Be*scoe, 72; Kevin Kas- Aittama wins twice Ball actually went down this year as the Rocks cap Remaining team totals: ten-Will Bashara, 73; Randall Boboige-Lance Antro- tured first place in the opening prep event of the \apa\ : Heidi Aittarna, an incoming sopho: bius, 80. - . season. 5. Trenton, 149; 6. Woodhaven, 150; 7. Westland more at Livonia Churchill High John Glonn, 151; 8. Livonia Franklin, 151; 9. Grosse Stevenson: Byberg-Thomas, 71; Scott Wolfe-Matt Schook, recently took first place in Salem totaled 139 for a six-shot victory over Livo nia Churchill and Livonia Stevenson on Thursday at He, 152; 10. Ann Arbor Huron, 152; 11. Plymouth Bartnick, 74; Brian Dery-Travis Belcher, 80. "v" the Girls 14-15 division at the Power- Canton, 155; 12. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 155; 13. Dear Bilt Junior Tour -tournament stop at Hilltop Golf Course in Plymouth. John Glenn: Jeremy Fendelet-Rich Fudak, 72; Jyfatt A.year ago, Westland John Glenn served notice it born Edsel Ford, 156; 14. Redford Union, 158;-.15. Darnell-Jason Broderick^ 79; Keith Fukuda-Kyan Treetops in Gaylor. . Redford Thurston; 164; 16. Dearborn Fordson, 170. Aittama carded a two-day total of had arrived as a prep golf power with a 138-139 vic Villemure, 79. -;* Salem overcame the loss of Eric Krueger and Adam 161, qualifying for a spot at the Tour tory over Trenton in the John Sandmann. Salem was Franklin: Scott Warra-Cole Muncy, 73 each; Jony Wilson from last year's team. . . nament of Champions event at Forest sixth with a 149 while Churchill and Stevenson tied Fotiu-Tim Kufel, 78; Mike Wallace-Josh Garbutt>&4. The twosome of Mark Doughty and Matt Leon com Akers (West Course) and a tie for fifth for third at 144. Canton: Mike Baracy-Derek Vermeulen, 77;$ick bined for a 69 for the low score by a twosome, one place. Hosted by the Plymouth-Canton school district, the Larivierre-John Merrick, 78; Chris Pell-Andrew \Vag- John Sandmann pairs two golfers for a round of best stroke better than Mike Thackaberry and Brian Carding rounds of 75, 82 and 81, Gullen of the Rocks, who had a 70. A medal for the ner, 79. *-; Aittama also captured first in the ball golf. Each school fields three threesomes but only third-place twosome went to Stevenson's Mike Redford Union: Cody Bartlett-Justin Root4 79; Girls 14-18 division at three-day Herb the scores from the low two pair count toward the team total. Bvberg and Chris Thomas, who combined for a best David Lee-Chris Beaman, 79; Steve Elliott-Brad Fowler.Junior Championships held at ball 71. Johnson, 85. Huron Hills Golf Course. Salem's 139 easily beat out the 145 posted by Churchill and Stevenson, which was placed third by Salem s third team, Ryan Nimmcrguth and James Redford Thurston: Charlie Feys-Kyle Robertson, virtue of a tie-breaker. Finishing fourth was McCaffery, shot a 77 which did not count in the team 82; Steve Perkins-Tony Davies, 82; Sam Nagher-I£ric Crosby stars at nationals Northville at 146 total. Wilde, 93. '''-1 Brad Crosby, entering his first year at Livonia Stevenson, earned four sin gles victories each at the Boys 14s National Clay Court championships last month in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Boys 14s National Hard Court championships earlier this month in BY BRAD EMONS San Antonio, Tex. SPORTS WRITER [email protected] •COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Crosby and doubles partner Matt Christian reached the quarterfinals of When Jerry Abraham modestly the Clay Courts, ousting the sixth and Malewski will take on a leadership launched women's volleyball 13 years role along with Uballe. ninth seeds before losing in three sets . ago at Madonna- University, he never "We've never asked Brandy to do this to the Nor 2 seeded team. envisioned it would become something before,"' Abraham said. "She always led At the Hard Courts, Crosby and special. by her statistics, so this is something Christian reached the round of 16. "Thirteen years later— you don't different for her. realize how fast it went," said Abra "Stephanie, at her position, is one of ham, who came from Madonna from the best in the nation I feel. She's Tae Kwon Do squad Redford Bishop Borgess High. "We did strong and powerful. She gives us a big n't have much time that first year, Members of the Kick's Tae Kwon block on the front row and the setters actually we built it from an intramural Uo team, led by Senior Master Ronald will be instructed to get her the ball. Rose, that participated in a recent level. "Erin is steady. She lends stability tour of South Korea included: "It's taken a lot of work, but I think day-in and day-out." we've built it into a national program." Christine, Paul and Eric Rose, Con Nicole Burns (Fort Wayne, Ind.) will nie and Dick Bumette, all of Canton; With the help of bis longtime assis mostly likely start in the middle. The Jerry Judkins, Terri Bruno, Dave tants Brian McClain and Tim 5-11 senior, who had 273 total kills, is- Bruno and Jenny Palmer, Westland; D.eBeiiso, Abraham should reach 500 in her second season after transferring Mike Shepherd, Livonia; William wins sometime early this fall. from Coastal Carolina (S.C.L Brackett, Garden City; Christine and In 12 seasons, Abraham, has com "Nicole was bothered by a shoulder Cheryl Shannon, Joshua Horsley, Jes piled an impressive record of 488-158 injury last year, but we hope she has a sica Beard, Wayne; Antwan and Cold- including three trips to the NAIA big year," Abraham said. "She's a e'en Burnett, Inkster; Herb Klimach, Nationals. strong defensive player and is. very Aris Bruner, Ann Arbor; Russell, The Lady Crusaders are also two- good, at serve reception." Trina, Stefan and Lindsay Gale, Ypsi- time defending Wolverine-Hoosier Ath Another player who could start in the lanti; Chris Zukowski, Elizabeth letic Conference champions. middle is 6-1 sophomore Donna Kurowicki, Angelina Bains, Teddy Coming off a.44-7 season in 1998, Birkenhier (Dearborn Edsel -Ford). and Lisa Miller, Milan; Danny Madonna reached nearly all of its goals Meanwhile, 6-1 j u n i or K e 11 y At t y - Phillips, Jackson; Rob Kocsis and with the exception,, of one — going to movich (Utica Ford) and 5-10 Mary Lu Michel Butzlaff, Allen Park. the nationals (slated this year to be Hemme (Livonia Ladywoodt should see played at, Fresno, Calif. Pacific Univer considerable action as outside attack sity)- ers. Rutherford wins start . Taylor (Ind.) University denied "Donna has improved more than any Madonna a trip to the NAIA Nationals Livonian Mark Rutherford, recently one since the preseason started," the last November; ending the La LYSC Wings take flight The Livonia Youth Soccer Club Wings, an under-11 boys team, scored five first-half goals to defeat the Troy Youth Soccer League Strikers, 5-2, in the championship final of the St. Clair Shroes Waterfront Invitational (Aug. 14). Coached by Bruce Slater, the Wings also defeated the St. Claire Shores Sabres and the Downriver Vipers, both by 8-0 scores, along with a 4^4' mvt PHOTOS -BY TOM HA«T KV tie with the Strikers, Camp season: The summer is almost Members of the Wings include: : Evan Anton, Matthew Bessescn, Joe over, but not for basketball players at Bowman, Jason Corey, James Eyes, coach, Carlos Briggs' camp at School Brandon Filipiak, Zach Gysel, Mike craft'College. Mike Tobin (right Jahn, Marc Kutylowski, Tony Lenar- photo, left) guards Bobby gu pa I ski of don, Tom Lucko, Danny Martin, Ian Livonia SteOenson, while Briggs Rust, Colin Slater and Matt Winters. keeps q. watchful shooting eye on 6-7 The Wings are managed' by Mary- grace Kutylowski. Tobin during last week's session. .^ X '«"'••** ^v^j:"^^.. r.»...>•,.~,- ftJCLCPW.) 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' ..•M0MMmM*M«MWHvaOTMawiHnai nftrwmrrrni*m<>f*»tiM m^^mmm^i-fy .0-1^-+--4---.--^- V The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1999 (LCPW)D3 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF PREVIEW BY STEVE KOWALSKI _ this year and probably even team player he gave up' hi» STAFF WRITER; better next year. 1 would say spot .in the lineup id $kowal*kt<&o^.homcconiin.net : we're top 10 material! hopeful Saniouelian at the regional Redford Catholic Central golf ly. We have four or five players "because he said 'Adam's a coach Bill Hayes is expecting a that can shoot real Well: Currie senior, 1 have two year* left,'" retuni trip to the Class A state is just consistent, --:^.::: '7 Hayes recalled, meet with five starters back, Lunaraa^ be a little more ; Hayes thinks there will be aggressive; Currie is more including: the top two, '7" : times when five Shamrock*; Evan Currie, a 'first-team '..exact.;-' '_.7'7-.V- 77'7''. •,;•".''- • can break;40 and he's hoping All-Observer choice last yeaiY .' Both are going to: be gb.ihg head to head all year only one their sixth player comes in at 7 returns as.orio of only two thelowioiT"d-40s. ; ; seniors onI'tlie.foster. : or two strokes less.-'7 Festival champs: The Plymouth Kicks '89, an under-11 hoys select soccer team, J?h$ Shamrocks, Svho play' Vying for the sixth spot are iJbe Luna/'who challenged juniors Brett John, Brian • defeated Vardar, 3-2 in penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie in regulation and 10-minute Cuifrie in most meets for the home, meets at; Cattails Golf Course in:South Lyon> had Peczynski, Tony Eberhart alad.v., overtime to capture the Gold Division at the Northwest Ohio Soccer Festival team's top score, is back for his; AdamMalmia; junior year.:-' - •;;'•:•-7;••...'••'• 77; • '-• more than 60 players come out Tournament in Maumee. The Kicks shut out three opponents in pool play : ; for the team, Including a large CC opens the season on Mon* including the Sterling Heights Carpathia Kickers, Canton Blue Oaks and West- Each averaged 40.1 pejr nine contingent among the fresh- day at Forest Akers Golf Club erville, Ohio Premier Force. Members of the Kicks (front row, from left) include holes arid placed in the top 15 mariciass^ "'. -'.77' .77 in East Lansing, the site Of .the individually at the state meet East Lansing Invitatic>hai; Mike Marek, Jeff Selasky, Brian Walsh, Alex Lumley, Kevin Costa; (middle row, in Eas t Lansing where the : Hayes plans to keep>nine or\ from left) Alex Wozniak, Brett Windecker, Blaine Paden, Ryan Langdon; (top ', .Shamrocks finished 13th as a the yarsity "and 16 on the/ where some of the state's top : junior varsity^ • teams congregate.. .-.''- row, from left) coach Paul Lumley, Grant Blakey, Josh Hammond, A?iq]rew .•team.- •;••-.•:".-'•>V; J7, " -.;;-. The losses to .graduation The first Wfeek also includes . Koet, Gabe Hicks, Matt Kuczycki and coach Rich Kulczycki. Not in photo are • The Shamroclcs played sec were Armond {Samouelian, an7 ond fiddle to Birmingharn a stopat -•'Friday's, JPinckney;, team members Paul Carbini and Nick Vella. • ali4eague selection who had Invitational followed by the Brother Rice at both the the Shaiprocks' best score. (7.6) Catholic League and regional BrightonTournament*next, at the.regional, and Josh : ; meets and Hayes, in his second : : Monday. 7 -">-"} ; 7*' ..*'•• •'•• ^ ';:pftVjs.V; •"_'•.'; • '•;:••,;";;•:.;:-:• .;'.•; .'.;7 ;7'-''' year>; said they have a chance -^oiriing Currie, Luna and . ."Monday (in; £ast Lahsihg) is ^ of unseating the Warriors. . Yost as returning.star^erS are: going to be a good; sign,'' Hayes1-. Thurston 'homeless' for season Ryan Yost,, a member of CC's juniors Matt Davey and Zach said.7"This is.a great bunch of ? Class A state champipriship Davis. W•''•":'•'•.'' --^-7: guys who -work hard anid I hocJtey team, is the other expect thatito continue in the.. BY STEVE KOWALSKI Park. about 45 minutes away. Hayes, said Yostt Dayey.arid STAFF WRITER No one in the South Redford senior returning"starter, Davis are are comparable in ; nieets. --..7-7-/ •'•' ' '.'• -7.-.77'7- ./7. [email protected] . The original schedule had the, fc ; Eagles.playing home games on administration could be reached . : We. started off real slow and talent ahd.capable of grabbing ''This is their second year bf graduajly improvedi" Hayes, going through trydiitsrand Redford Thurston football Aug. 27, Sept; 3, Oct. 9 and Oct. for comment. Seven of the nine the No. 3 slot in the lineup^: : coach Bob Snell will get more said of his team that finished MDay ey7 tanks second among they're at least getting accus 16. The Sept. 3 game is against dates are night games but only around ,500 in dualnneets. tomed towhat.I'ni all about;- night games on his schedule, Gibraltar Carlson, which hap one lias a set kickoff time, 7 p.m. the CC junior class in grade "We're going to be pretty tough point average and is such, a and what I expect:" -"'\7 which he's always wanted, but pens to be the southern most Friday at Mclvindale for the sea not exactly where he had hoped school in the Mega Conference son opener • » ' ' • to play them. The Eagles will play seven of their nine regular-season'games J this year under the lights, but Si I f none at home because the new 1, 1' < grass and irrigation system at ( Thurston's field will not be in place before the 1999 season PiM 0 ends. :i Three of the tour Thurs.ton i i home games have been moved to i the site of the team they were *1 schedule to play. • * -¼ The lone exception is the * Eagles' homecoming game, 4 4 which will be played' against Taylor Kennedy rtt noon Satur day, Oct. 9 at Redford Union's Hilbert Junior High. The original schedule had the Eagles playing five night games and four during the day. A new synthetic track has been put in place, but sources say there was a delay in the rest of the field renovations due to extended bidding with compa nies who were in line for the jobs. The renovation project also includes plans to erect alu minum bleachers and a new press box but sources said there is no. time table for when every thing will be finished. Thurston's field is one of the few in metro Detroit without lights and sources said there are long-term plans to have them installed. Snell, longing for night games in his 12 years as Thurston coach, will have to set tle for lights in foreign places. "All 1 do right now is coach, football and just get the kids. ready," Shell .said./ Yoii can't have -'.'.a game with tractors, ^^mm^m. cranes and stuff, halfTipished.-..I think it's going to be hard because you won't be in a com fortable environment but you can't change the way you pre pare. You prepare-.for the oppo S-«v . fc'.v^ "J*-!'' nent not the field." . The renovations will also effect.', the Thurston boys soccer team, which plays.its games in the.fall m IE PRO on the football field. Thurston's opener against Glenn will be. played at Hertford's Bell Creek $ A MONTH736-MONTH LEASE 2,034 DUE AT LEASE SIGNING Includes security deposit (Tax. trtte. fice«8« and regifitralion an extra.) 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Tbty NOTtt Just about ball. a metro park nature center have never had green chrysalis. Deer track*, have a beautiful cofatnttea ttttt TEN-PIN every pro shop system, that the opportunities I had, and it woodcock, colorful fungi, tiger reflects iridescence AIM) rais* ALLEY •Many of the fall leagues operator in the started off in August. So if you has preserved shows in their questions and beetles ,~s tars and more were all bow color* against a gr**^ metropolitan are among those who are looking some, natural trepidation on the trail. enjoyed for free. areas for resi background. , * area is supplied for a particular league spot to Natural areas are beautiful, No one knew what We would dents « to. It take* time and patience td by DiLaura bowl in, better not wait too long. but if a person is fearful while see, so part of the enjoyment explore. find things in the natural Brothers in These spots may not be available visiting the forest or field, they was the thrill of discovery, no Several cities will not enjoy the experience. world, but the more time yott. Warren. later. matter what it was. along with spend on the trail the more They have If you were not in touch with Visiting a natural area with a Walking the trails in natural Oakland and naturalist, or an experienced bowling balls your regular teammates over the areas around the city can pro likely you will find something of Wayne coun TIM guide, will help to ease any ten from every man summer, it would be wise to con NOWtCKI vide the same kind of enjoy interest." ties have also r sion. Becoming jamiliar-with ufacturer in all tact them prior to the start of the ment. Spotting the first turtle When you find a beautiful AL preBerved land the unknown can make any basking, a hawk on a telephone weights and pin season to be sure that they are beetle, butterfly, or bird, it alao HARRISON in ita natural state. Theae'areaa experience much more enjoy pole, a molted feather on the configurations. returning. makes you want to preserve the provide places for families to able. ground these simple things can This is an enormous amount of Otherwise you may be out t experience the natural world. On our last family vacation be exciting if you search and natural area where it was .stock and supply in the fast- there trying to find a warm body changing b6wling industry. When growing up I was for One of the most enjoyable find them, found so yqu can enjoy it again to fill up an empty team spot. and show others. They also supply the acces tunate that my grandfather things we did, and my children Even if you don't' find some Many leagues are looking for owned 80 acres of land outside agreed with me, was-walk sories that are a vital part of the thing you were searching for,, If you take the time to intro bowlers or teams to fill out ros of Gaylord, through the woods in northern bowling business. while you search its inevitable duce young people to the natu ters. Others have waiting lists of During the summer I would Michigan. • Two weekends ago DiLaura that you will discover other ral world, experience the thrill people just trying to get into the spend two weeks with him My children have been in the Brothers held its annual dealer exciting things.' of self discovery along'the trail, league. exploring the woods, tending woods enough to feel comfort show at the Holiday Inn in Troy. Just the other day I was and develop a respect for The best thing is to call vari the garden, fishing, cooking, able in traversing new areas walking with Joe Derek search Many new items were intro ous bowling centers and let them cleaning and learning the art of and even seeing familiar areas nature based on its diversity, duced and representatives of ing for dogbane beetles that tell you what, they have to offer napping. I learned a great deal again. They were always on the neither of us had seen in 15-20 beauty, or power, you .will have many manufacturers were on that might be of particular inter about the natural world and look out for signs of wildlife. some of the most memorable hand, holding seminars with the years. est to you. . learned to feel comfortable in We found several monarch After looking at many dog experiences ever. pro shop people to update them •The traditional start of the on the latest products and tech new bowling season is the 63rd nologies. annual John P. Gavie Tourna * This knowledge enables the ment, starting at 7 p.m. Monday OUTDOOR CALENDAR pro shops to serve their cus at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen tomers better, eliminating .much Park. of the guesswork in the science I This year the Press Team will Metro Beach Metropark in Mt. . www.outdoor-world.com. of fitting and drilling balls to outdoors during this program, £ be comprised of three bowlers Clemens. WEST BLOOMFIELD WOODS attain the most effective action ARCHERY which begins at 10:30 a.m. Sat-|j from the Observer & Eccentric OCSC BOWHUNTER JAMBOREE OAKLAND BASS MASTERS Join members, of the Southeast urday, Aug. 28. at Independence on the lanesi. Michigan Group, Sierra Ciub on including myself, circulation Oakland County Sportsman's Oakland Bass Masters will hold Oaks. £ There is a lot more to Fitting manager Larry Geiger and pro a two-man team tournament oh a two-hour stroll through the than just drilling three holes for Club will host its annual duction manager Jim Jimmerson Sunday, on Aug. 29 on Lobdell • West Bloomfield Woods Nature your thumb and fingers. Bowhunter Jamboree beginning from the 0 & E Livonia plant, Lake. To register and for more Preserve during this program, Modern bowling balls are at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, STATE PARKS J Rick Stroble of Bowler's Digest information call Roy Randolph which begins at .9.a.m. Sunday, made with a wide variety of cov- Sept: 11-12; on its walk-through STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS \ and Duane Roose of the Detroit at (2481 542-5254.'Oakland Bass Aug. .-29. Participants are asked erstock material, a variety of course in Clarkston. Call (248) Mavburv State Park, Proud ?1 News. Masters will hold its final tour to meet at the west end of the K- weight blocks inside the ball and 623-0444 for more information. Lake Recreation Area, Bald i Detroit Free Press bowling nament, of the season on Sun Mart parking lot at Orchard weight, distribution within the Mountain Recreation Area, f* writer Matt Fiorito usually HOUDAY 3D SHOOT day, Sept. 26, on Lakeville Lake. Lake Road and 13 Mile Road in ball itself. Detroit Archers will hold a 3D Highland Recreation Area, and £ bowls with us. but he is current Orchard Lake, Call Lee Becker The pn> shop operator knows shoot beginning at 9 a.m. Satur-. Island Lake Recreation Area *v ly on the injured reserve list. at (810* 294-7789 for more infor what these balls are all about day through Monday, Sept. 4-6, offer nature interpretive pro- f Mark Silverstein of Farming- mation. and can make the proper drilling on its walk-through course in CLASSES/CLINICS grains throughout the year. A * ton Hills is on standby if we state park motor vehicle permit* patterns .when it comes to fitting West Bloomfield. Call (248) 661- WAYNE WATERFOWL CLINIC need a last-minute sub. is required for entry into all £ a bowler. 9610 or (313.1 835-2110 for more- The Wayne Waterfowl Chapter state parks and state recreatiort Each howler is different, so it The following night, Tuesday, information. of the Michigan Duck Hunter's CLUBS Aug. 24, will be the opening of CLINTON VALLEY BASS areas. F^or registration and add*; is up to the customer to let the DA BOWHUNTER JAMBOREE Association is holding a water the All-Stars, also at Thunder- Clinton Valley Bass Anglers club tional information on the pro- i driller know what type of showier Detroit Archers will hold its fowl hunting clinic beginning at bowj. is seeking new members 'boaters' grams at Maybury call (810) j you are. what kind of delivery- annual bowhunter jamboree 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at the The new sponsor is Pepsi for and non-boaters are welcome. > 349-8390: For programs at Baldj' you have and where you usually beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday - Pointe Mouillee State Game do your bowling. ' the Tuesday Classic. The club 'meets monthly at Gan Mountain call 1810( 693-6767. .*' and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, on its Area in Rockwood. Call ( 734) For programs at Proud Lake and There is a danger sign ahead, The Thursday All-Star Travel der Mountain in Waterford. Call walk-through course in West 422-0583 for more information. Highland call < 810) 685-2187. i] though, and this is the advent of ing Classic will have Budweise.r Mike Daly ati248'666-3910 for Bloomfield. Call (248) 661-9610 ULTRA LIGHT BACKPACKING For programs at Island Lake ca$J merchandising on the internet, as its sponsor. That league trav more information. els to a different area establish or (313) 835-2110 for more infor Recreational Equipment Inc. (8101229-7067. ' J- which is here to stay. METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS ment each Thursday. mation. staffer Matt Duluk will discuss The sale of bowling balls over Metro-West Steelheaders meets SUMMER EVENING STROLL ', BROADHEAD PRACTICE his hike across Isle Royale the internet should not be part of •Matt Fiorito had a great at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday Explore the park's natural and '; Detroit Archers will hold broad- National Park during an ultra that expansion. bowling write-up in last Wednes of each month in the cafeteria at cultural history through a van-'' day's Free Press. head practice beginning at 5 light backpacking exhibit begin Why not? ning at 7 p.m. Wednesdav. Aug. Garden City 'High School. Call ety of weekly hikes and interpre He pointed out that for the p.m. every Thursday night tive presentations during this ., A bowling ball is not a finished 25 at REI. Call (248) 347-2100 Dominic Liparoto at (248 • 476- product and must be taken to a •first time in 15 years, this area through the month of October. class, which will be,held at 7 for more information. 5027 for more information. skilled ball driller in order to be added more lanes than it lost. Call (248) 661-9610 or (313) 835- p.m. each Thursday through th£ MORE HUNTER EDUCATION MICHIGAN FLY FISHING used. You cannot buy this ser There-are three new centers 2110 for more information. end of August at Maybury *• Wayne County Sportsmen's Club The Michigan Fly Fishing Club vice on the internet. opening and only one closing. LIVONIA RANGE will be offering three hunter.edu meets at 7 p.m. the first and SCARECROW WORKSHOP Internet purchases do not usu Most significant is the reopen The newly renovated Livonia cation classes at its clubhouse third Wednesdays of each month A short presentation on scare- •'•• ally carry any warranty and it ing of State Fair Bowl in Archery Range is open to the and grounds in Romulus. Class at Livonia Clarenceville Junior crow lore followed by a chance to may have the incorrect pin Detroit. In recent years, the public. The range features seven es will be offered Oct. 9-10. Oct. High School. Calb.SlO) 478-1494 construct some scarecrows for (. placement for you or the wrong property that bowling centers field lanes and one broadhead 23-24, and Nov. 6-7. Call -for more information. display at the farm, begins at 2;; top weight. . were built on became more valu lane and is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (313)532-0285 to register and for p.m. Saturday. Aug. 28, at MayV In soriie cases the internet able for other uses, such as when op Saturdays and Sundays. Cost FOUR SEASONS more information. bury. '•; dealer may undercut the pro five years ago Barnes & Noble is $4 for adults and $2 for chil The Four Seasons Fishing Club . shop's price, but bear in mind paid Larry Sisson double the dren. Livonia residents shoot, FLY FISHING SCHOOL meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. the first BIRD HIKE :; that most of these sellers operate value for West Bloomfield Lanes free of charge. The range is The Riverbend Sports. Shop in Wednesday of each month at the Observe and identify bird species out of their garage or basement. in order to build its bookstore. located on Glendale Avenue, east Southfield is sponsoring several Civic Park Senior Center. 15218 seen throughout the park during They have no real overhead •At this time, I want to of Farniington Road. Call (734) fly fishing schools in the upcom Farniington Road, in Livonia. this naturalist-led hike, which ;_ and may be here today and gone remind parents of youth bowlers .466-2410 for more information ing 'months. Held at the Hunts*- Visitors are invited and refresh- begins.at 8 a.m. Saturday, SepU merits will be'served!' Call Jim ll, at'Maybury. - .'*;'. tomorrow, leaving the purchaser they should think twice before JUNIOR ARCHERS man Hunt Club in Dryden and holding the empty bowling bag. allowing their kids to go bowling Hunters Creek -Hunt Club in Kudej at (734.1 591-0843 for more A weekly program for junior information. Most of the guys or gals in pro with grown-ups in the adult. archers begins at 9 a.m. Satur Metaniora. the schools include shops are friendly and courteous, . leagues.' lessons in basic fly fishing tech-' HURON VALLEY STEELHEADERS METROPARKS days at Detroit Archers in West •if so it is- best to get to know, them Once the. first ball is thrown, a Bloomfield. Call (248) 661-9.610 niques including casting, knot . The Huron. Valley Steelheaders METROPARK REQUIREMENTS better. As they get to know you,' youth taking part in ail adult or (313) 53.5-2-110 for more infor tying, reading.the water, play meets the third Thursday of each Most Metropark programs are t-; ing, landing and releasing fish, they can help you more with league becomes ineligible for mation. month at the Knights, of Colum free while some require a nomiv their extensive knowledge, Y.A.B.A. sanctioned youth entomology and fly selection arid bus Hall. 27600 Mall Road, Flat nal fee. Advanced registration £ more. Classes are scheduled for ' applying it to your needs. . leagues/ Rock. Callrarroll White at . and a motor vehicle permit are £• Aug. 29 and Sept. 12, Class size •Some of the latest balls intro It may also make them lose •• 734 )'285-084-3 for more informa required for all programs. Call*.-, SHOOTING is limited.. To register and for duced at the dealer show'-, accord amateur status, and silly as it tion. the respective parks toll, free at<- more information call (248"' 350- ing to Mark Moore of DiLaura may seem, they may be unable SPORTS BASS ASSOCIATION the following numbers: Stony '£•'• Bros.:. 84S4 or <248> 591-3474. to play any high' school sports SPORTING CLAYS The Downriver Bass Association, Creek. 1-800-477-7756; Indian J\ The Matrix from Ebonite, fea because of eligibility rules. Wings & Clays will host a sport MORE FLY TYING a non-tournament bass club, Springs. 1-800-477-3192; Kons-;- turing a new cover stock called • There are no scores to report ing clays shoot on Sunday, Aug. River Bend Sport Shop in South- meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth ington. 1-800-477-3178: J; pro-reactive^ this week as we make the transi 29, at the Bald Mountain range field offers fly tying classes for Tuesday of every.month at the TOT TALK V- Columbia has come out with tion from sufnmer leagues, in Lake Orion. Call'(248) 814- beginners, intermediate and. Gander Mountain in Taylor. Call Children -ages three to six accom "the Extreme Chaos, which has except for one in which Dick 9193 for more information. advanced tyers. Classes will, be i 734 ' ()70-2863 for more informa panied by an adult will learn »' the new TEC coverstock, Krupa, bowling in the Gavie held at various times. For more tion about nature through different*', Fabail has introduced a new Supply Senior Trio fired a 300 information and to register call SOLAR activities during this program;£ Hammer.cailed: the Syntactive 1 game. Cannot miss that one, • 2481350-8484 or :248 591 The Svltuol (or Outdoor•!reader Sledge Hammer, their first ball SEASON/DATES which begins at 1 p.m. Mondavi" •There was a pro regional 3474. ship, Adventure and Recreation Aug. 23. at Hudson Mills. «• with a particle-filled outer shell. tournament, The 5th Annual BEAR CLIMBING CUSS i SOLAR). a non-profit organiza ••• The hottest, ball from Storm is DiLaura Bowling Supply/PBA Bear season opens Sept. 10. CHEMISTRY IS ME • \. the Fire Power — and another An'introductory climbing course tion interested in promoting the Home schooled.children-ages [•" Headquarters Senior Regional GOOSE new one will be out in a few for the novice and first-time appreciation of outdoor activi eight and older will learn all V Open held at Bowl One Lanes in A special early Canada goose weeks. climber is offered at various ties, meets at 7:30 p.m on the about chemicals from Dominic l- Troy a week ago. season runs Sept. 1-10 in the times at REI in Nbr.thville. The first Tuesday of each month at 'Crea. a teacher at Macomb Com Brunswick has the now Dan Bob Chamberlain of Auburn Upper Peninsula and Sept. 1-15 class covers basic indoor climb the Colony Hall in Southfield. munity College during this.proH ger Zone HPH and the HIT). The Hills defeated Roy Buckley of in the Ixiwer Peninsula. Check ing safety, technique, equipment Call 1248¾ 98-8-6658 for more .gram'i which begins at 10 a.m. R HPD is still three weeks from New Albany, Ohio 279-247 in the .the DNR's Early September and terminology. The.course is information. Wednesday. Aug. 25, at Stony %, introduction. This for all the opening match of the stepiadder* Canada Goose Season Hunting free and available to adults and FLY TYING Creek bowlers who loved the original finals. •''.-' Guide for special .restrictions. children. Call '248> 347-2100 for The River Bend Sports Shop Fly Danger Zone, now out in a Roger Workman of'Ken ova, 1999 PERMITS GROUSE current schedules and additional '"Tying Club meets every other Proactive version. W.V then stopped past Cham The 1999lluron-ClinUm Grouse season opens Sept. 15 information. week.in Southfield. Call 1248) AMI' has the Night Hawk berlain in n close and hard Metroparks annual vehicle enttjy 350-8484 or I248I 591-3-4 74 for Menace. It is an upgrade from fought match 197-192, RABBIT permits and boat launching pe^ Rabbit season opens Sept. 15 nv>re information the original Night (lawk, which John Hricsina of Franklin, Pa! nuts are on sale at all-Metropn8< was highly successful. SQUIRREL ACTIVITIES offices. Vehicle entry permits ajro took care of Workman. 247-200, mm mmmmmmm Track has the TKO Contender, in the semifinals. Hon Peters of Squirrel season opens Sept. 15. FALL HUNTING CLASSIC $15 ($8 for senior citizens).- Th$ u radical new version of the Pro- Boyne City lost to liricsinn in* an Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World OAKLAND annua! boat launching permits^ reactive balls now coniing.on wmmmmmimmmmmmmmmmmm exciting tournament final, 203- at Great Lakes Crossing in are $18.('$9 for senior citizens).^ strong. COUNTY PARKS 201. Auburn Hills is holding a Fall Call 1-800-47'PARKS for moiei: Every good bowler should go FISHING COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS In regional play, more pro Hunting Classic Thursday information. yi out and spend the next mortgage Advanced rogistration is :'vl bowlers have a chance to win TOURNAMENTS through Sunday. Aug 20-29. • payment on some of these won required for all na'lure programs ' .>' . cash and keep expenses low, as B.A.S.S. TOP 150 The event include* seminars, a iTn submit'items for roasidem- derful new bails, sure to raise at Oakland County Parks Call the travel is-much easier than on The first stop on the .105)0-2000 31) pop-up tournament., vemlor turn in tlir Ohsrncr & Eccentric's the old -averages-. . . Oops! iKKV'025-G478 to register or for the national tour. B.A.S.S. Top 150 circuit will be • booths-, prizes, whiletail rack (hitxtotir Calendar send infornki- It still taki^s a certain amount more information There is no TV on the region Wednesday-Saturday. Aug. 25-. scoring, a live deer .display, spe (ton'to: Outdoors. 805 E. M(7/ife, of skill to make a good shot : al, therefore the purses are also 28 on Lake St (.'bur Daily" cial sales and more Call <248 NATURE CLUB ntrmiiigham. 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