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> • II is The Westland City Council nixed an assisted Plumley of Crabill & Company of Livo living center plan back in April. Its backers nia, commercial real estate agents for . "."• : Focd Road the site, made the presentation. re returned Monday to push the plan, and-met .4 some skepticism. A vote could come as early-as "What is different? You're asking us to approve today what we denied (April s •A: BY fXmtE SKOGLUND . next Tuesday, July 6. 19)," Said .Councilman Richard :...1 - flK-'-Jni STAFF WRITER ,» N BY*EN£E>SKOGLUND by a majority' vote at the April 19 coun LeBlanc. At that time, LeBlanc had [email protected] favored a more commercial use of the ...... STAFWtoMTEB •: A iC^year-old Westland girl on a cil meeting. "We didn't have enough 0 [email protected] information at the time," said council property. •"""': ^u bike escaped abduction yesterday Rourke said the basic proposal was Approval for a proposed 5.47-acre, $6 President Sandra Cicirelli. when she fought, off- her alleged kid "exactly the same," AygTKia't million assisted liVing center site on During a study session Monday — Will council say yes? napper.' ' Plumley, however,, said he had A proposed'ass'fsied living Merriman Road just south of Cherry evening, council members received a -The girl was riding her bike on undertaken a study of retail vacancies center would have 80 Hill could be granted at the Westland more in-depth presentation of the pro Venoy, just north of Ford, at 5:18 p.m. in the area. He provided council mem rooms and 113 beds, plus Pa!nr:er ;when a commercial semi-truck pulled City Council's ilext regular meeting posal . developed by Hearthstone a 20-bed extension for bers with. photographs of several • • Tuesday, July 6. Assisted Living of Houston, Texas. people with Alzheimer's, i tip. "The driver got out, ran up and ) -'• grabbed her and started to drag her The proposal had been turned down Thorn Rourke of Hearthstone and Dave ii - -..-.••• ' Please see ASSISTED, A2 HELEN FURCEAN/ STAFF ARTIST back to the truck," said Lt. Marc Sto bbe of the Westland police. The girl screamed and struggled with the truck driver, who had Ready, set, go! grabbed her by the arms. *7 Stobbe said a man who witnessed the incident approached the truck dri ver, who had returned to his truck, and asked him if he had grabbed the true to girl and attempted to drag her back into his truck. According to the police report, the truck driver replied, "Yes, I did." The witness then told the driver not to leave and told the girl to go to a nearby house and call 911. The driver Greg Baracy, who attended school in stayed in his truck until police the same district he now heads as arrived. Wayne-Westland superintendent, has "This is very unusual. I can only been named recipient of Wayne Memo imagine what was going through his rial High School's 1999 Distinguished mind," said Stobbe, Alumni award. . . . ' ' The suspect was being interrogated ' "It is. a great honor,'' he said, "and I this morningv and police expect to am very blessed the staff selected me." arraign him on kidnapping charges Baracy is the first Wayne-Westland soon; : superintendent to have completed Stobbe sent the man's description kindergarten through 12th grade here. oyer teletype across the nation. "I'm He has been either a student or an getting calls from all over. We don't educator here for more than 30 years. know if he's involved (in other He attended Jackson Elementary, attempts), but we're still investigat- Franklin Junior High and Wayne ingn Memorial, which had no alumni arena The suspect, a Novi resident, is a or math and science wing when he white male,, age 53, 6*foot, 185 went there. The school did have A larg pounds. He drives for a commercial er student population then: about trucking .'firm* within the iftetro 2,300. Detroit area.
.''•.•.' :> • Baracy has been an edu It's here: Kevin Feagan of Wade Shows replaces the color bulbs in the "Skyrider." The West- IN THE PAPER cator for 26 years after land Summer Festival began Wednesday with a parade and ends Sunday, July 4, withfire- graduating from the Univer works at dusk. For more on the fun, see Page A4. . ; sity of Michigan with a bach TODAY Fsst has elor's degree in education. Because of his love for cars, Baracy helped start the Motor Sports Club at Wayne. He also played football but Festival; TasteFest cele a winner admits he was "just an average Joe." It was his high school counselor who brates its 11th anniver encouraged him to become a teacher. "It was a turning point for me," Bara sary with 75 free stage (hen Kimberly Corney was u performances and 35 fgrowing up, she had»hip cy said. He saw that teaching was a problems that put her in the love I had - and still do," restaurants selling hospital. Corney, now 18 going on Baracy has been an educator for 26 "tastes" of specialties./El 19,: hopes to become a registered years after graduating from the Uni nurse and work in a children's hos versity of Michigan with, a bashelor's pital's orthopedic department. degree in education. He received his master's degree in occupational educa The Westland resident is this tion/administration from U-M. and his REAL ESTATE year's MissWeitland. "I was in total doctorate in curriculum and instruction shock," she said of her crowning Sat from Wayne State UniveYsity. . urday, June 26. "I did not expect it Well done: Engineering at all. Very, very shocked arid sur He has taught at the college level Society of Detroit chooses prised." .; and served as a department chair, X assistant principal, principal, vocation The lifelong^ Westland resident is construction and design al director and assistant superintend a student at the University of Michi dent for general administration before gan-Dearborn. She plaifs to transfer winners. his current position. to U-M in Anil Arbor for her junior and.senLoryears in the nursing pro •'Education has been good to me and gram. . :..:.:, -:.-.:, _' •'•'•• '•'.''•:''••.,. ••'" my family," Baracy said. INDEX . For now, she'll preside over the He still has plans for change in Westland Summer Festival, "help Wayne-Westland, including improving "Obituaries ' A8 ing put when, people need things.. I instruction, raising student'tes.t scores, . am looking forward-to' the festival, monitori ng fina rices-',an d boosting;-. tHe, • Classified Index F4 : I'm excited.". l: public's perception of thedistriet. • J TteftVEstrtte F4 However, he s^id the district alreairr She is a 1998 graduate of John has "turned the corner." in recoct years Crossword. F6 Glenn High School and the daughter by starting programs lik^> Camp Rcad- of kathy Corney. Kimberly Corney Home & Service G8 a-Lot, restoring middle school sports, plans to study after college to be a • Automotive G9 buying now textbooks and winning physician's assistnnt,-.spccializing in voter approval of a $1.08,3 million bond •;';-. Employment ; Hio orthopedic pediatrics. • Opinion A12-13 issue for building'improvements. : In addition to being an educator, • Calendar • B4 Presiding oyer festival: Kim Baracy also serves on many civic and •.Sports'':;. .. CI berly Corney is Mis? West- governmental boards and committees. a R*tti-Esi«i*3' •••••.••/•:•:.,'•. Fl Id nd.Shc is a 1998 gradu a te His hobbies include golfing, collecting and rcfinishing antiques and tinkering of John Glenn High School. with his 1926 Model "T Ford, lie way STMT PHOTOS BV TOM M.WUY HOW TO REACH US Please see BARACY, A2
T'rr t*6w$r60iii.•734-S&3-210 4 :J. T u />r» . ',:. Newsroom fdx:734-5931.727 9 owner 0 bull ulvuufZ ufi wu, i/'C E-mail:, bjwhrrmn© oehom«cdfnm,ne. t : NighVine/Sports : 734-9532104 BY RKNlvK SKOOWND . attacked her and hit Her on the forehead ,and face," ing person hut an arrest warrant may be prepared y Reader Comment Line,734-953-204 2 MxMy WRITER - said I,t, Marc Stobbe of the Westland Police Depart today charging him with failure to surrender his dog, r*k<)ff1uhd@onct » Classified Advertising• 734r591-0$00 ment. The girl/who was mauled on.the face, was filing a false police report.an* failure to immunize his dog against rabies. Display Advertising:734-591-230 0 Police need help in localing 'Gary. Polchna of West- taken to the University of Michigan Hospital, where land, whose pit bull attacked a 2/,~yenr-old Taylor she received 35 stitches. •'.Kccords from the'Westland Veterinary Clinic indi Home'Delivery734591-050 0 4 girl June 23. Polehnadisappenred with his clog short The girl faced a series of painful rabies shots if the cate Polchna brought the dog'iu .June 26 for a rabie.s ly after the attack, : .--.:- dog had not been-found. Polohiia told police at the vaccination. The girl's fathei' wants the dog The dog is at the Wefltlnnd Humane Society, l>ut tiiue of the fncident the rabies .shots had .expired. destroyed'. Polehna is still miHsing.Th.e attack occurred at 7:30 Stobbe said when the animal cuntiol officer, went to Polchna' is a white male. 27 years old, rj.foot-tf, 220 p.m. in Polchtm's home at 35668 Fairagut. The.'girl's' FolehiuOs house to-ask hinv to', surrender his dog. he pounds. He has long brown hair and-was last .seen father, Thomas Itovighs of Tnylor, a friend of told tln> officer someone' had stolen his pit bull. Police went ing a T-shirt and blue jeans Anyone with infor Polchhn'8, Vvns visiting with his dmightor. later returned to the house, hut he Was gone. mation 'should contact Westland police, (73-H 722- "T'ho dog war, in tho house, and when it saw her it Stobbe said Polohna was originally listed as'a miss I ,;« +mm •M m mm The, Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 1; 1999 frompageAl vacant retail sites within a two- rate as residents move on to mile radius. He also said he had nursing homes or back with fam received no calls from interested ily members for more intensive , retaiKdeyelopers. care.'.' '• BY RENIE SKOGLUND andget this behind'him," said "I had a lot of trucking firms The proposed Westland facility .gTATFWlUTgB'. • • r»kogluad®oe.homecomm^et . Buresh. calland say they want to put up would be for frail but mobile BY SCOTT DANIEL. If Friday's proceeding is a large building for storage," he STAFF WRTTSR ' waived, an examination will be Westland police picked up seniors who manage their per sdanieWo^.homecomm.net '.' parental kidnapping isn't a Velanis at the Detroit-Windsor added. sonal hygiene but are no longer held at the circuit court; Further ^typical case for Sgt. John Buresh border last week. He was LeBlanc remarked that Crabill able to cook arid do hb^sekeep- TWJO Canton men will face court dates would be established [_ of the Westland Police Depart arraigned in ,18th. District Court &. Company would have made a '"ing. ' •: multiple felrfny charges - includ at that time. ment. on Monday on charges of deal with a trucking firm if thiaT Rourke also said most neigh ing assault with intent to mur Both men were arraigned by : Jt all began back in April 1998 parental kidnapping and had been possible. "I don't think bors within 500 feet of the pro der - Friday in connection with a video Saturday at 34th District ;TwKen Heidi StaudenbW^C who at released on personal bond. there's a real estate company out posed facility had few concerns June 25 shooting incident at Court in Romulus. Cash bonds of ;tKe time Hved in a Westland Buresh said Velanis flew to there looking out for bur best other than increased traffic. Palmer and Sheldon roads. $250,000 and $100,000 were set ^apartment complex, allowed Toronto instead of New York interests," he said. "Compared to a commercial A preliminary examination for for Woodby and Boster, respec .^Greek-born Emmanouel Velanis City because the airfare was "There's a higher and better endeavor, our traffic would be Zachary ScOtt Woodby, 20, and tively. '> to pick up their then-2-year-old cheaper and "he didn't want to use (for the site) that's consistent nil." Timothy Regan Boster, 21, is The shooting occurred at about i;daMghter, Despina, for a Sunday . hassle with the FBI." with the zoning." The only traffic would come scheduled for 85th District Court 2:30 a.m. '"visit. He was to bring her back Velanis may have a few more from deliveries and visitors, he in Plymouth in front of Judge Canton resident Dawn Davis ;ty2p.m. hassles ahead of him. A prelimi Voicing concerns added. Assisted living residents JohnMacDonald. . was heading westbound on 'Velanis had other plans. He nary hearing has been set for LeBlanc and Councilwoman would not have cars. Woodby faces five felony Palmer Road and stopped at the took baby Despina back to July 8. Justine Barns expressed con Councilman David.Cox said he counts including assault with intersection of Sheldon. Police Greece. According to the police Buresh said he believes Stau- cerns the assisted living facility is "wholeheartedly" in favor of intent to murder, three charges said* two men were standing on • ydport, Staudenbaur said Vela: denbaur and Velanis met aboard would be too "dense" for the site. the facility since many people of firearms discharge at a build the side of the road and opened »riis had made prior remarks a cruise ship on which Sta'uden- "I'm concerned about mobility. Is must move out of Westland ing and one count of felony up on the 22-year-old. ^about taking his daughter to baur may have been a singer. five and a half acres enough for when they need assisted living. firearm. Boster faces three Davis' Chrysler LeBaron was ; "jGreece. • '• .:: After her daughter was kid 90 people?" asked Barns.. *TThis is not only a great^use (of counts of. firearms discharge at a hit 11 times, police say, with • Both the Westland police and napped, she moved to Las Vegas. Tod Kilroy,Westland's plan the site), it's just what thaf building and One count of felony roundB frbm ah AK-47 assault [the FBI were called in on the She flew to Greece and brought ning director, said the artist's neighborhood needs,-." firearm. rifle. Amazingly, she WBB only jcaB'e. • her daughter back. rendering pf the facility was not Canton Officer Leonard Sche- slightly injured with a piece of [-'•-; Despina has been back with Staudenbaur did not maintain proportional to the property. The Views unchanged manske said it's likely the duo metal shrapnel grazing her right • her mother, now living in La^direcs t contact with Westland single-story, 50,000-square-foot LeBlanc remained unpersuad-* will waive the exam. lower leg. '•! Vegas, since April, and Velanis ^Jpolice, said Buresh. Her attorney building with two courtyards ed by the end of the study ses *It's up to the defendants if Davis fled from her car and ', flew from Greece into Toronto hasn't told him whether she will would cover just 20 percent of sion. "Last meeting, five people they want to have it," he added. made it over to the shoulder of ;1ast week and told officials he appearat the hearing. the acreage. The city ordinance did not support this. I just think The examination is held to the road. She stopped a passer was wanted for interstate flight Charges could be dismissed. allows for 40 percent coverage. there's better use for the proper determine if enough evidence by, who then gave her a ride to ai\d parental kidnapping. "That looks like the way it will The dormitory-style facility ty. To fill the site just to fill the exists to bind the case over for the Canton police station. "He wanted to turn himself in end," said Buresh. would have 80 rooms and 113 site is not a good reason." trial at Wayne County Circuit Two men, meanwhile, were beds, plus a 20-bed extension for "A good politician knows hoy Court. people with Alzheimer's.Rourke to compromise," said;Council- . Please see SHOOTING, A6 Meeting canceled, rescheduled told council members that West- woman Sharon Scott. land is "a perfect spot" for the "It's called waffling," said The Michigan Freedom of General Jennifer Granhoim. assisted living facility. He said a LeBlanc. Information Act/Open Meetings The seminar, co-sponsored by Hearthstone survey indicated - After the study session, Baracy frompageAl Act seminar for public officials the Observer & Eccentric News Westland could produce 13,1 res Cicirelli said it would take the scheduled for Wednesday, July. papers and the Michigan Press idents for every bed. written request of three council 7, in Livonia City Hall has been Association, will be rescheduled Kilroy said Presbyterian Vil members to put the proposal recently presented with a handmade wood canceled due to changes in the for fall. : . " lage, a similar assisted living back on the council's meeting replica of his car by Marshall Middle School schedule of Michigan Attorney facility in Redford Township, agenda. students. averages a 10 percent vacancy Baracy lives in Wayne with his wife, Gabriele; also a Wayne Memorial graduate. They have two children: son Greg Jr., who r / i • Tod Kilroy, Westland's planning director, said J ••< ! attends Wayne Memorial, and daughter the artist's rendering of the facility was not pro Courtney, who attends Stevenson Middle (QHOLSE) portional to the property. School. • 1 Sat., Aug. Hf I Greg Ba/acy, school superintendent (9a.m.-5 P-m> „... Buy & Hang Today >\ In-stock Vertical Blinds Cass size l/mited...MU_ /-Matching Valance TODAV for RESERVATIONS. • * VWi^tfjottrcMW! P;e Holiday Bonus - T vr H)eailan5 1. KBIHlll|Hlti»i«Mlll*l kiWftiirf^nrTiri I'B \-:K'*??-^yv!mi»w***ms>m:wwm*^f*9i wit ^- 12119 Levari |Htm .,.-^ u^^L^.'te^MMtanikJHr4 —*******"• •Tf. 1 (734)591-6061 MavSal ™:*j^ij^ I nynun-i +*** ^ ^-^- •" ^R€Ai>€1^" ICC LINES Observer Newsroom E-Mail • Readers can submit story suggestions,.reactions to stories; letters to the editor . or make general comments to any member of our news staff through E-Mail :,via the Internet at the following address: - _ newsroomeoeoniine.com. 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Regular con- at the Performance Westland * cert site is the Performance (foreground) Pavilion of the- William P., Pavilion except for July and Helen Faust Public Library of West- 18 at Stottlemeyer Henry of land. Park. The library is at Westland The Westland Cultural Soci ety concerts, sponsored by the 6123 Central City Park enjoying the Westland City Council, contin way, between Warren Big Band ue through Aug. 22. They will and Ford in Westland. music of the .be each Sunday (except for Cosmopolitan July 4) and all will be at the Band at the Performance Pavilion except Bailey .Center, for July 18 at Stottlemeyer • Phil Gram Combo, with Park. The library is at 6123 swing and jazz, Sunday, Aug. 1. Central City Parkway, between • Waco Country Band, with Warren and Ford in Westland. country-western, Sunday, Aug. AH concerts are 6 p.m: except 8. for July 18 at 6:30 p.m. • Bob Duran, with Dixieland, Remaining concerts include: . Sunday, Aug.. 15. • Pyramid II, with Motown, • Detroit Breakdown, with a light rock and rhythm and variety of music frorq the 1960s blues, Sunday, July 11. to 1990s, Sunday, Aug. 22. • Starfire, with modern and All concerts are free. The Bai blues, Surfday, July 18. ley Center, the rain site, is on Team effort: Keyboard player Ga?y Blumer is • Roy Cobb & The Coach Ford at Carlson in Westland. among those essential to making good music men, with bluegrass, Sunday, July 25. Softball benefit on July 8 A v m v. w in lictp o&ivsxion JLJL XJ.JL J VAl^iMj^ i Fmj k HIP Snn Time! I jyvnuwi *^mfs#? BY JULIE BROWN STAPP WRITER w^mem [email protected] Some weekend athletes will be vX.'i/i ^at t6e taking to the field on a weekday, for a good cause. f The Charity All-Stars will play POOL «L PATIO softball 7 p.m. Thursday, July .8, at the John Glenn High School football fifeld, on MarqUette east ^^fURNfniS'GS^ii of Newburgh. Lou/Toarrnina has been organizing the Salvation W^ Cornweil Pool &. Patio Army benefit. ./ carries the nation's most "We're, sending our youth elegant brands and groups to Sea World," said Lt. '%gm Chuck Yockey, co.mrhuhder for models of outdoor the Wayne-Westland Salvation furniture -*-• Winston, Amiy. "This is a fund-raiser to help pay for that." • • ft* J" 4 I • J Lloyd/Flanders wicker arid • The opponent: Eddie Feigner, ! aluminum, Homecrest, The Kinjj and His Court. Yockey v^r* will play for the Charity All- Hatteras, Woodard Stars, sponsored by Toarmina's wrought iron and more! pizza business. Tickets are available at the lowest S a 1 v a i i o i v A r m y, 2 3 0 0 V e n o y," between Glenwobd and Palmer in Westland. Tickets are $5 in advance, with children under age 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Tick- ' ets will be $7 at the door. "Lou Toarmina came up with this idea," Yockey said, mention ing that the fund-raising com mittee's seeks alternatives now that fewer Christmas bell-ring ing sites are available. "We've had to come up with other ways ;,, to raise money." • Patio .Furniture > Pool Supplies Organizers are excited about •Swimming Pools • Accessories playing Feigner and his .team- . mates. "They tell me it's like a * • j Largest Selection * Harlem Globetrotters thing with Athlete: Eddie Feigner will play July 8in Westland, Softball," Yockey said/."It's going in Southeastern Michigan! the Charity All-Stars. Team money for their own cause's, ho ; : i.-. ••' • m..' , .' ' '-, ...•'•.. ,.' to be fun." members to date.include,.Lnri said, and businesses can pick Feigner, who plays with wife Hrist of the .Westland Chamber their own, causes or -jjivo to the Onr MthYcar in Bushiest Anne Marie, has been playing of Commerce, 'Michael and Mark Salvation Army. Tonrmi.no since 1950. A fast pitch game in Capaldi of Westland Bowl, Gary acknowledged the Detroit Tigers 1981 drew 16,(')00-plus fans to Bulson of Men on the Move aren't having a great year and {lie Silvotdome to see the Court CORNWELLW^L _ movers, and members of the that fans mi»hl prefer John ANN ARBOR fiflffcT tL P?MVt 1 PLYMOUTH playMng\ Johnson and his .soft- Westland Civitans and Westland Qlenn High School to Michigan 350O Porrttoc Trail i""Hl «Jf l^**l|Qfl| 874 W/Ann Arbor ltd. ball team. Some of the 1968 Rotary/ and Trumbull. Ann Arhor, Ml 48105 Detroit Tigers played for John u Hymoirrh, Ml 48170 son's team as well, as did cur Most of the people that are "They'll probably have a lot rent Tigers of the time. playing are not softball players.". more fun." the Westland resident /34/6623117 734/459-7410 Toarmina said. The team aims said. "He's on his farewell tour," jx>u for a fun atmosphere for all For information, rail the Store Hour*! Mon., 1riure.'&. rrt 10-8; tues.-SAt. 10-<>j Sun. 17-4; Closed Wed. Toarmina said of Feigner. "This involved.,' including the'fans. Wayne- Wcstlriiui Saltation will be his last time around." The service clubs will raise Arm\, (7':W 722-:W(\0. S»y>i^..AVV!w^>fc>X!yjiiLiN>XNfV^tiStX Toarmina will ho.manager for M(W) The Observer & Eccentric)'THURSDAY, JULY 1,1999 young BY JULIE BROWN ing TV actor/performer George He anticipates more than 300 Can't wait: Ti-acy Elliott, STAtfF WRITER Young.' cars at the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected] ride manager for Wade 'The kids just went nuts over show Saturday. Proceeds will If you're looking for something this game show guy," she said of benefit local charities. Shows from Florida, to do these days, consider the last year's response. "You caii come out to the festi washes the "Crazy House" Westland .Summer Festival. Gary Bulson's in charge of val and have a good time with at the carnival in West- Organizers say th&y have much entertainment and the Saturday your family," Bulson said, land. He was helping out to offer at the event, which will car show for the Summer Festir adding that organizers like to his son,'Nick, mho is in continue through Sunday, July yal, He and other organizers like use more of Central City Park. charge of this ride. Tracy A, with fireworks at dusk. to provide entertainment that There's a n.ice pond in the back "We have expanded the carni won't make a family go broke. there with geese." Elliott said that the "Wipe . val rides and moved to the area "So I started en this game show - John Glenn High School grad Out" ride has returned around the Lions Pavilion," said thing" last year. The kids uate Josh Gracin will be among tf^is year, one of the more Sue? Haslacker, board secretary. involved had fun. the Saturday performers, he popular ones. "Ifs more of a hometown feel- "He does the different game added. "He's really good." ing.p shows for the kids," Bulson said She also cited a weekend dis of Young. "He gives away money As of Tuesday, weather reports • 'We have expanded play hot air balloon, horseshoes, and prizes." Young will do five for the festival were mostly golf, chipping, pie eating contest shows Saturday and five Sun encouraging. Bulson had heard the carnival rides and and more. The festival began day, with no charge to partici of rain Friday, but a good week moved to the area Wednesday evening with a pants. end. "I'm hoping." around the Lions Pavil parade. • •. , A magician will be sponsored "There are many crafters," by two local businesses, includ Haslacker had heard of a few ion. It's more of a said Haslacker. "The bands are ing Bulsoh's, Men on the Move showers with good weather on hometown feeling.' great." There will be a strolling movers, and U.S. Print. "There the weekend. "We've been watch barbershop quartet and a week are things you can come out and ing the Weather Channel reli S^ue Haslacker end Fun & Games Show featur enjoy for free," Bulson said. giously," she said. —•board secretaiy STAFF PHOTO BT TOM llAWIEY AIRTOUCH Now you ran. serving IMilintim \:i«'i)! State Rep. Eileen DeHart will continue." play a key role in developing and AFI holds three meetings each shaping key state and federal year, providing an exchange of policy issues as a member of a information through timely work national legislative assembly. products and through network Th,e National Conference of ing opportunities for legislators State Legislatures recently and legislative staff. announced DeHart will serve on NCSL, composed of all legisla the Assembly of Federal Issues tors and legislative staff in the Human Services Committee. AFI nation and its territories and A SUMMER BREAK directs NCSL's efforts in Wash commonwealths, is a bipartisan ington, D.C., and develops offi organization representing the cial positions that guide those interests of the states. NCSL activities. was founded in 1975. The relationship between the "NCSL's committees provide federal government and the our organization with valuable states is at a critical point in his information and direction," said tory," DeHart said. "NCSL and William Pound, executive direc the states have fought hard over tor. "We look forward to working the years to protect the rights of with Rep. DeHart in this impor states. 1 want to see that effort tant position." CITY OF WESTLAND ORDINANCE NO. 248-A& HUH *«*b«*^«*J • • '.•'•'•'.•' ?^*«"".. AN UKiJiwAf.C£ TO REGULAR AND RESTRICT THE USE OF LAND X^BIP AND STRUCTURES BY DIVIDING 1'HE CITY OF WESTLAND INTO DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION AINU BOUNDARIES THEREOF BY ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP; TO SPECIFY THE DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS' MAY BE USED FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE AND OTHER SPECIFIED PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS REGULATIONS, Sign up today with a two-year service agreement and monthly access ii only $9,99 The AirTouch RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS GOVERNING THE LOCATION, a month. We'll «veh throw in a free phone. It.comes with six simple promises to help ERECTION, CONSTRUCTIONS, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION «* o f - ilMMIM mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 •i - BYMIKEMALOTT recover damages. Although the was sued by a student who the judge would have discretion tion of Independent Business. constitutes a frivolous lawsuit is HOMETOWN NEWS SEKVICE truck stop owners were eventu received an F in German. The as to which party would pay the Opponents include trial weak." [email protected] ally cleared of any negligence, state has been sued when a visi legal bills of the other. Judges lawyers who contend the judicial Opponents, however, argue ; Think long and hard before fi; ie case carried considerable tor allegedly caught a cold in the could limit costs if they believed system already has protections that not all eases that lose are ing that lawsuit. Under legishP legal costs for the business, drafty rotunda of the Capitol the amount was unfair. '.„;.. agairist frivolous cases. Current necessarily frivolous. A loser' tion pending in Lansing, the according to the Michigan Law building. Businesses are largely in favor ly, judges may award attorney pays system,' they believe, would "loser" in a legal case would be suit Abuse Watch, a Southfield- Senate Bill 119, sponsored by of the legislation: fees as part of the judgment, but discourage cases which have required to pick up the attorney based advocacy group. Sen. Glenn Steil, R-Grand "The sad and unfair aspect of: they are not required to. merit from being filed if the fees for the prevailing side. Other examples cited include a Rapids, would require the loser this abuse is that the system is "We may iiave a loser pays plaintiff could not afford the ; Proponents argue the bill suit brought. against a beer in lawsuits to pay attorneys' fees weighted in favor of the one who system in theory,-but not.in defendant's fees should the case would cut down on frivolous law maker for false advertising^A for the winner in order to dis sues, at the expense of the one practice," Owens said. "This'is fail to win. suits. drinker filed because the beer, courage such suits. The proposal who has to defend. You can go due to an unwillingness on the /As examples of such cases, despite "implicit promises made would require the loser to pay broke in America' proving that part of most judges to discipline The bill has been sent to the proponents cite a legal action in advertisements," did not bring the winner's attorney fees if the you are right;" said Charles their peers when they bring Senate's judiciary committee for brought, against a Hartland him success with women. winner prevails on all counts in Owens, director of Michigan's forth a frivolous lawsuit and review! Action on the proposal is Township truck stop. A customer The University of Michigan the case. Absent an outright win, branch of the. 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A delegation of high school Wayne, Wayne Memorial; tfyhn and studying background mate-, ence degree in nutritional sci usir^j various search ermines and how' students from Wayhfc and Mon- Prater of Westland, J< rials on the destinations. ence from Iowa State University •',WOwT10f 1MWBK to e***ct the best search engine for .;,'••' rue*"counties was chosen by the Glenn; Kristin a Wojtanowsl in Ames, Iowa. Graduation was ktt#//www4m>r$»town.*ki/cbatl/s your search, it is recommended that; People to People Student Ambas of Wayne, Romulus High School. Students from Lawrence Tech- with distinction in the honors iMrtMH/jniWMfi^ntnii yoU take internet 101 befori attend- injf this class. Class capacity 2?.No • sador program to vjsit Australia f hts Is the W«b site of Protewoir r Students will be exposed to the University in South- program. fee. No registration required, so eeatv • this summer. The student government and trade, snorkel field ITaTb-hsen,named to the : Catherine Sail, Department of yr^uistics, J jrig is on a first available basis. 1:30:3 ambassadors will spend three on the Great Barrier Reef, and Dean's HonorRbll. Students Nicholas McGoWan of West- INFORMATION Georgetown .: p.m; Tuesday, July 27; •; weeks learning about the science C £ NT R A I see emu, kangaroo and koalas in from Westland are Paul E. land has accepted membership Univet&ily: Ball > «H[UH Mlttl and culture of the continent, their habitats. Students will stay Aguayo, Chris J. Biggs, in The National Society of Colle has made a ;"i?!*fi*H5l!L^ PubUc tlbrwry touring the eastern segment. at a farm, which will expose Mazen T. Daaibes, Joseph A. giate Scholars and will be hon study of how; erii-, • Strnmml^mllngPn^m: '•'' \ /.'*'; otWesliwidi They will live with host families. them to the outback and an Kogelmann> Alan KuHfay, ored at a campus ceremony this mai[sounds are Creation Station 3^4 p.m. SaturcfcBys;- Travel dates are July 11-30. understand of farming methods. Brian K. Mattidli, Misty L. fall at Michigan State Universi [{:••• '•.; ^. v'''.'•'''•;••_ •'; cofweftedjnto ;;'. July 3.; Children's ActiyHy Rpofn. v--.-^ Come join-i'a.at this:make and'take;,- The student delegation includes: Valle and Dion M. Wujcik human tpeech In 13 different'lan- ; . Each student ambassador is ty- •' .' craft day working pnf a patriotic cr^^ William Dick of Wayne, Wayne selected on the basis of recom- * To be named to the Dean's McGowan is a graduate of :gua^es; Arnerfcafts would tell you that a dog says 'bow-wow,* but ir> Japan %, for your home.;No fee. No reglstraUorVi Memorial High School; Brandi mendations, including school ref Honor Roll, a student must Livonia Churchill High School. .required." .:;' . ;''•'•'" ; ';' •'.-;.;,. Howard of Inkster, John Glenn erences and interviews with maintain at least a 3.5 grade The NSCS is a national honors would "be ^Wanwan^,-., < ^. : ' / ; High School; Jesse Knight of t^://emar*ntfiiutn*nrilp,of£/pub/ '>'lw«yWlaf ,/.--^-"''•'; ;''••••. ••yr''/-:''^::: members of a screening commit point average for the term and organization-founded in 1994 to 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, ;'"' Westland, Livonia Franklin tee in the local community. Once be a full-time student. recognize first* and second-year pbpXihtinl'''- A This is the' Web sate of the Childress " Community Meeting Room AB, v High School; Samantha students are accepted, they pre undergraduates who excel acade ferthershlp Parent's Guide. It prbvi'des Children.in grades' phe-fiv* can join tn MacKenzie of Westland, John pare for their overseas project by Chin Hwa Yi of Westland mically. . information to parents regarding.get- ••••' as storyteller Dawn Daniels tej.ls folk Glenn; Bethany Molitor of attending orientation meetings graduated with-a bachelor of sci ting children online from computer ;•'• tales from around the world. Noiteei setup, getting! involved al-school; and Regfstration reouired; call. trie- /Child safejty online.' It also contains a ; Children's Department at (734) 326- ; listing of additional resources,. ;;;.". :.6^23,: V^'^'^-'/Vi'"^"^^'.; Shooting from page A2 ytttottteuHurtiSti^^ • PlHMOtAJlW FOR AOULTS •—r^i .. !.••.•—~—*-: TT-r-r— r^ 7r7:4&R.rh, Tuesday, July 6.. - • Book Dbcmthn Qroup Commurtty Meeting Room B. Each of seen running between homes recovered from ther Grand Am unable to recover. why two men went on a shooting .7 p.m. the third Tuesday of triermoriUy. these fun family.stqrytimes will focus south of Palmer. They then left and searches of Woodby's and "It definitely concerns me," spree. *.....• Group Meeting Room c. on a different continent ahd:endwith/. the subdivision and fled south Boster's homes. One of the men Pietz said of the shooting. "If it Police declined to speculate on "Great Train"Robbe our best deal ever- M NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR > I CITY PRIMARY ELECTION up to a $190 ma* TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1999 ^ TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF GARDEN CITY- 0 WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Ottktol. Notice is hereby given that July 6, 1999 is the last day to register to vote or m change your address for the above stated election. . ' ••"> 6¾^.. If you are not currently registered to vote or have changed your address m' the stated jurisdiction in which you live you may d.o so at the Tollowiugi Mfl locations and limes listed in this notice. ;at] mm. Qualified electors may also register to vote or change their address in thc[j following manners: . H Here's what you get W>. fn Person: ^,,, m • At your city or township clerk's office or at'the office of any county clefjc^ when you sign up: during norm'al business hours. • At «ny of the Secretary of State Branch offices located throughout the state during normal business hours. > Up to $100 in FREE groceries from MEiJEfc* •WfUJlrtUtlUitKrA/ • At the specified agency for: clients receiving services through thf» Family >>" .••.' 'V- • / Independence. 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''V ^ :' •; ' ''' WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL , SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES MGT NO. 12-6/21/99 Presiding: Council president Cicirelli v Present: Anderson, Barns; Griffin, 'LeBlajie, Scott -.-.-----.-- 139: Approved: minutes of'regular mtgheld 6/7/9D Better Cable TV. Call Now -Approved Administrative fee charges •Adopted Budget Amendment 99-22: Additional expenses Police and Law Departrnent, amt$385,000 •.-' .•.;•,. 1-888-325-8093 -Adopted Budget Amendment 99-23: 98-99 Youth Assistance professional Department, amt. $16,569-'• ' -Adopted Budget Amendment 99-24:18 "District Court, Probation Pr.ograin, amt.$34,909 " ,- ' , •'.••'-.": • -Introduced Budget Amendment 99-25: Police & Fire Management Pees (w*hm J?|; «t! 9*P9 Arr^'meS Corp. —-f™ Putl ;*s. .Iu!y 1.1 t'W i .'• >-j mm The Observer & Eccentric/ .THURSDAY* JULY 1,1999 *A7 opens to g Mexican university axr Madonna University in Livo versity have visited Morelia and nia and Vasco do Quiroga Uni Vasco de Quiroga University on versity in Morelia, Mexico, have- service learning trips since 1997. BY KEN ABRAMCZYK signed an: agreement to facilitate Earlier this year, Dr. Gerald STAFF WWTSR the student and faculty exchange kal)ramczyk©oe.honiecomm.net COUNTY NEWS Charbpnneau, Madonna Univer programs between the two insti sity assistant president of sociol • (Companies interested in bid- tutions. . offered to repay Wayne County ogy and social work, completed a diKg on airport parking opera • • "This agreement will formalize, teaching grant at Vasco d tions can once again bid on that $450,000. That offer came the a relationship between the two contract, which expired last day before a deposition concern universities, which has been Quiroga University. month. ing the case was to be taken of developing over the last few Currently, Madonna Universi Also, prosecutors were waiting an official from McQ Leasing, Cultural exchange: Salvador Moriroy (left), Mexican years," said Dr. Jonathan Swift, ty's Center for International to receive a resolution approved the firm renting vans to APCOA,. consul, Detroit; Sister Ma?y Francilene, president} director of the Center for Inter Studies has affiliations with pro June ^4 by Wayne County com tb obtain sales information on Madonna University; and Raul Herrera Vega, rector, national Studies at Madonna grams m England, Japan. missioners before pursuing civil lease vehicles. Vasco de Quiroga University. University. Poland, Taiwan and the Peoples action against the previous park Students from Madonna Uni Republic of China. ing operators. County prosecutors believe the county was overcharged more than $1 million for shuttle van leases at the airport. Earlier this week County Pros ecutor John O'Hair would not D comment on any civil action until he received the resolution ] 3 from the commission. 4TH JULY Auditor General Brendan SAVE 25-50% ON A HUGE SELECTION OF SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES Dunleavy found Wayne'Cdunty paid as much as $400,000 too much to APCOA of Cleveland to ^TARTSTODAY! lease 37 vehicles and found it would have been cheaper to pur chase the vans. Dunleavy discov ered the airport could have leased the majority of vehicles for an average of about $17,000 each, not approximately $28,000, as was the. airport's actual reim bursement. Later prosecutors evaluated more than 100 leases and believe the county is owed more than $1 million. County commissioners approved a contract in late March conditional upon the county and APCOA settling the refund claim, estimated in the range between $380,000 and $500,000, within 30 days. Com missioners later set a deadline for a settlement or the contract would expire. George Ward, chief assistant 25-40% OFF Original prices on misses' and junbrs' 25-40% OFF New Directions, career and casual 30% OFF Nike' and Adidas' active,,vea<' for boys prosecuting attorney for Wayne swimwear. Tankinis, two-pieces,'separates, cover-ups collections and separates for misses, petites and 4-20. Reg. 13.00-30.00. sale 9,.10-21.00. S.EOYS County, first informed Dunleavy and other styles from Athena. Mossimo*, Jantaen*. Anne Parisian Woman. Reg. 24.00-178.00, sale 14.40-133.50. , 4 11 that Wayne County is entitled to Cole, Nautica , Polo Sport and more. Reg. 20.00-98.00, f i MSSES, PETITES AND PAftSy-N VWAN. a $503,647 refund" claim on sate' 15.00-58.80. STYLESVARY BY STC*£ EXCLUOES VALUE PRCC AM> APCOA's 37 lease agreements PREV.EW 2000 sv, V.V.EAR with lending institutions for shuttle buses, then informed commissioners in a letter June 16 that prosecutors believed the 'county has "substantial claims against APCOA for refunds for the excessive reimbursements on~ the vehicle leases, and absent a reasonable settlement, appropri ate proceedings should be initi ated for their recovery." In late May, APCOA had Golf event benefit ALS u The Michigan chapter of Amy otrophic Lateral Sclerosis is hosting the organization's annu al "Golf Invitational" on Monday, 40% OFF teod5 horizontal-striped.knit polos. SALE 16.99 Savane* 18(5' collection twill and 30-50% OFF Men's, women's and children's IN WENS cargo shorts. Reg. 34.00-38.00, NVENS sandats from Cole-Haan'. Timberland', Sesto Weucci. July 12, at Paint Creek Country Reg. 27.00-45.00,sate 16.20-27.00. ? Club in Lake Orion. Birkenstock*. Enzo, Nine West'.'Jones New York"/Bass: Kenneth" Cole\ Tommy Hilfiger". Stride- Rite". Jumping. The event is open to the pub Jacks, Rachel Scott David 3r:dnoi-e. Peg. 15.00-72:00. lic. The entry fee of $185.per per 4 sale 10.50-36.00. «&«s. son Includes lunch buffet and greens fee (shotgun is laxt for four or five players); The event will feature several contests include ing a $5,000 putting contest, closest to the pin contest, hole- in-one contest, longest drive con- r WFarTdii dinner banquet with a D live and silent auction, door prizes and more. "Not only does the ALS; Golf LOOK FOR THE Invitational prumise Co be a dec/ of nonstop fun," said Lisa Churil- RED BALLOON SIGNS : la, committee memberr"but par ticipation in the outing allows. AND TAKE AN i ALS of 'Michigan to continue its support of ALS patients and their families throughout Michi gan and thus make a difference." The ALS Association is the only not-for-profit voluntary organization dedicatee} solely to A LARGE SELECTION OF RED-LINED ITEMS the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (often called FOR A TOTAL SAVINGS OF 46-65% "Lou Gehrig's disease") through research, patient support, infor mation dissemination and public awareness..: To register for the ALS Golf Invitational or to receive hole sponsorship and advertising information, please contact: Lisa Churilla at (248) 799 3000 or the ALS of Michigan offie'e at (313) 933-3257. Read Sunday's - New Homes Sorry, we c*n1m«iM> price ^usinwws |opfWK>u^typu^tiv9$^nu•(c.V^•Kt•>8• , CAU 1-«OCM24-*1&5 TO OnDCn AMYTIW6. STOftS HOUR* Ut**l Pak Pii*SGC*l SvV ^6, Mon.^rVo-9 Section FOR Wf(WMATION c^ SW7600. CKAJ^ IT^^ lOCAiio AT tAuna f»AnKfiAci> m IIVOWA, OH tm comim OF ncww/ftOH ROAD AKO SIX MHE ROAD (TAKE VHS SIX MHK ROAD t:xrt or t \iams\Ktu mj. -•w^.^^.^w^-^^.jj-^v *^>\- A8(W) The Observer & Eccentric!"THURSDAY, JULY 1,1999 OBITUARIES LOUtil WiliOH Uht "Funeral Home. 1940, in Knoxville and died June a winner m ServicesforLouise Wilson, 75, of 27 in Wayne, He was a hi-Io dri Westland were June 30 in Uht ver in the automobile industry. Bonnie Wilson, 45, of West- entries in for the show and daughter, Jasmine, regarding WILMA J. CARTWRWHT land won $600 in the Michigan didn't think about being chosen. which doors to pick on the Funeral Home with buriaVat ' Services for Wilma Cartwright, Surviving are his wife, Wilma; Cadillac Memorial Gardens daughter, Leslie Ann (Robert) Lottery's "Road to Riches" TV The mother of five said she show. In her free time, Wilson- 75, of Garden City were June 30 show. The in-home day care plans to use her winnings to enjoys being with her five^ . West, Westland. in Harry J. Wilt Funeral Home. Nipper; brothers, Robert Ellis, Mrs.,Wilson was born Aug. 8, Clyde Ellis and Jerry Ellis; sis provider, who is studying, to be take a trip. She got pointers grandchildren, cooking and; Mrs. Cartwright wag born July a teacher, said she sent her from her 8-year-old grand "problem solving." 1923, in Otsego, W.Va./and died 3, 1923, in Pawnee, Okla., and ter, Barbara Keck. June 28 in Westland. She was a died June 26 at Tendercare in Mr. Ellis was preceded in homeniaker. Rogers City, Mich, She retired death by his brothers, Arvil Ellis Surviving are her sons, Jessie and Carl Ellis; and sister, Bon from the Wayne-Westland N< (Ruth) and Bill (Geralynn); School District in 1981, nie. '. daughter, Dolly (Tom) Rowles; Surviving are her son, Roy Local arrangements were brother, Silas Bower; sisters, (Lana) Cartwright; daughters, made by-Uht Funeral Home. Ethel Tate and Ehis Raymond; Barbara (Al) Thomas and Royda eight grandchildren; and two (Russell) Barber and Noreen JOYCE M.CLARK Call for information on respite/temporary short-term stays great-grandchildren. Cartwright; brothers, Dean Services for Joyce Clark, 69, of Mrs, Wilson was preceded in (Margaret) Bartos and Merval Westland were June 29 in.L. J. death by her husband, the Rev. (Wilma); 10 grandchildren; and Griffin Funeral Home" with bur Ward. six great-grandchildren. ial at Parkview Memorial Ceme INDIVIDUALIZED CARE & ASSISTANCE tery. Officiating was the Rev. Mrs. Cartwright was preceded •r&f- \ 7<* MMMMMtfl mHmwmwmmmmmmmwimwmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi mmm mm f^WWWVWVW* The Observer & Eccentric /THURSDAY-, JULY 1,1999 (*9A){OF)7A > * U : \ ' i tl ft i n A M 1.1 m r^ 4* « 1¾ II t -;. f'<:.: I Good News For Golfers... Ski•'inventory is arriving daily for our "Crazy Like A Fox" Ski Sale, and that means we K need to get ridof our golfmventory. 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(^^¾ ^^M ^MB i^^i ^B^^ ^^^B^^^P* ^^^w ^^^^ Crazy Like A Fox" Ski 8 Skiwear Sale Starts Saturday July 31'! •y- A10* The Observer & Eccentric/ nTHURSDAY , JULY X, 1999 :*V MICHIGAN FARM FRESH PRODUCE •*a*>a_i*_—». Michigan in roadworkunder way : 1 i. Head Lettuce ^liMfcipWt 2 for $4 00 BY KEN ABRAMCZYK fi .- ! STAFF WRITER Expenditures Revenue Sources COUNTY NEWS [email protected] $100,068,520 $100,000,359,628 "•' •'••. •': v* > Wlqn IVflVIIBHn U*«tft»iy lee Cold Bi-Color Sweet Com With the ribbon cutting Matching Fund* • Five Mile, Merriman to Mid Wednesday for Canton Center dlebelt, resurface 1 mile, Octq- 12% 1 6 for Road, between Cherry Hill, and Federal ber. '•••"'•'". Ford roads, Wayne County road Funds Joy, Merriman to Middlebelt, : $ !9 9 officials took another step resurface 1 mile, Aug. 1. Ai Vv^^S'i^v^^ toward improving main thor Middlebelt, 1-96 to Five Mile, r lfe> 5 CoftttwcOon w oughfares in western Wayne add . resurface 1 mile, completed. County.. R«*urfaci«C TVS, Middlebelt, Plymouth Boad to 9WEPUWS The county has planned $60 G#»T«,W»t«MT«, Joy, resurface 1 mile, completed. Fresh million in improvements to franta, SMrto Plymouth Road, Eckles to Ann* Cut Flowers & about 80 miles of roads for this M*hrt«f»»nc* ccrtract*. Arbor Road, resurface 1 mile, year.'In western, Wayne County, completed. Arrangements! more than $20 million of Seven Mile, Wayne to Farm improvements are expected to 32 ington, reconstruct and widen 1 miles of roads and bridges. mile, Sept. 1, . Nursery Yard Sale! That work touches communi Motorists who use Farmington Hill, completed. Plymouth Township ties from Canton to Redford, Ply Road as an alternate route to Geddes, Beck to Sheldon, Hines Drive, Five Mile to mouth to Westiand. Farmington Hills and Livonia resurface L5 miles, Aug. 1.. Seven Mile, resurface 2.2 miles, Z0%OFF "The paving is substantially during the construction of t-275 Joy, ,5 miles east of Haggerty completed. Everything thru July 5th* Plants • Trees completed on the Five Mile Pro should prepare for reconstruc to Livonia, resurface 0.2 mile, Lilley. Road, Joy to Ann .Arbor Perennials 'Pottery • Fertilizers and More! ject (between 1-275 and Levan)," tion of that road between Five Aug. 1. Road, resurface, July 15. OPEN JULY 4th 9-3 said John Roach, public infor and Seven Mile roads. "That Sheldon, Ford to Warren, Sheldon, Five Mile to Six Mile ""•^TTf1^?'**™ mation manager of Wayne Coun should start in a couple weeks resurface 1 mile, completed. Road; July 15, ty Department of Public Ser and finish in Octobe-r," said Livonia Six Mile, Beck to Sheldon, CLYDE SMITH & SONS vices. "Crews also have done Roach. Eckles, Plymouth to School August. '.-•._ prep work on Geddes between Here is a list of county road craft, resurfaqe 0.6 miles, com Redford FARM MARKET & GREENHOUSE Beck to Sheldon (in. Canton) and projects that are either complet pleted. Five Mile, Inkster to Beech 8000 Newbur h Rd resurfacing will begin in July." ed or expected to be completed Farmington, Five Mile to Daly, resurface 1 mile', nearly WA& 9 - * Westiand Sheldon from Ford to Warren soon: Seven Mile, resurface 2 miles, en completed. D °P Mon.-Sat. 9 8; Sun. 9-3 (734) 425*1434 also is paved, and work on Mid Canton Township October. Westiand dlebelt Road was completed Belleville, Van Born to Michi Five Mile, L275 to Levan/ Farmington, Ann Arbor Trail between Joy and Plymouth and gan, resurface 1.6 miles, July 15. resurface 1.25 miles, nearly com to Joy, resurface 0.26. miles, July 1-96 to Five Mile. Canton Center, Ford to Cherry pleted. 30. Michigan Otolaryngology -tax ge > s query Surgery Associates BYMIKEMALOTT increased 4 cents a gallon in until April of the following year. been split into two separate HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE 1997 to pay for those upgrades). Hood's question, addressed to questions, the overall legality of [email protected] 3 DAYS ONLY Fri., Sat; ftMon „ July i$ ${ fr:5 ,h ANY PANT U **.< iAK' /\ •**-. vi\(THUIVBKSW tint (imp.™pti t«rm %'*t r>« (*ho»*r41*' Mill vaMi* VFSi'fl rtwrvhuft.l*t : (lor ,-lH!}«m [*r inn Mitt! r» riMUMiaMMMMM mmmmmmm mmmmm z^arwT'yi'iwwTWi^Lir— — u... ^1} The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 *AU ****mmmmm*mtmm*mm*m ggan ever *-.?•• BY KEN ABJUMCZYK STAFKWRITgR • 'I've been very lucky in my life. A lot of my [email protected] classmates lit law school went to LA., Chicago or Someone had to do something. New Yorfc. I didn't. I aWt want to be anywhere That's how Mike Duggan but in Detroit, and I didn't want to live anywhere viewed the deteriorating condi tions of peeling paint, chipped but in Uvonla.' tiles and rest rooms in disrepair __ Mike Duggan in-the Detroit public schools. Deputy Wayne County Executive When David Adamany, inter im chief executive officer for Detroit Public Schools, aslced for Duggan's help to oversee Detroit school construction and repairs, the Livonia native and deputy manufacturers, distributors and change the way you sell your county executive did what he dealers are liable for damages weapons, so you're not selling to always does: he went to work. because they have acted with kids and felons," Duggan said. . Nearly $80 million contracts negligence by failing to supervise These days Duggan is watch were approved two weeks ago for gun sales by dealers named in ing construction erews wrap up school repairs, or about 270 con the complaint, the work on Tiger Stadium, As a struction projects. The projects Duggan estimated that $40 co-chair of the Wayne County were financed in part from the million, was spent each year of Stadium Authority, Duggan saw $1.5 billion in bonds approved by county taxpayer money as the designs and contracts for the Detroit voters in 1994. result of gun violence on every new facility. Duggan, deputy Wayne Coun thing from forensic investiga ty executive, doesn't know why tions to county jails: Duggan is confident that tradi tional Tiger fans will enjoy the that.money has not been spent STAJV PHOTO BY BRYAX MITCHELL for building repairs sooner, but Wayne County's lawsuit was new facility next season. . Duggan found a level of bureau Project manager: Mike puggan has taken on several tough projects over the past few the fourth by a governmental "It's beautiful facility, with cracy existed that surprised even years and now he's considering a run for prosecutor. unit against gun manufacturers, larger seats and more leg rooni" him. , but the first to focils its legal Duggan said. ;* "To get a check cut, you need argument entirely on the negli Next year, Duggan expects to ed 17 signatures," Duggan said. gence allegation. Now 3.0 other" run for prosecutor. He hars "It now requires two signatures. black market for guns, but said "That was the turning point for similar lawsuits have been filed, already formed a committee. - wouldn't work in this case. Duggan said. "It was a good news-bad news "When people buy a gun, they that they went to gun dealers me." "I think the gun suit opened situation. The bad news is the know it's dangerous," Duggan directly. County sheriffs video- Wayne County filed a lawsuit Duggan recalled a recent con my eyes to.what the prosecutor buildings are in terrible shape, said. taped'gun dealers allegedly sell irt April seeking.$400 million in ference in Washington, D.C., on can do," Duggan said, Duggan the good news is the funding is County prosecutors and jail ing to people identified to the damages from 35 gun manufac gun violence and the conversa noted that one accused gun deaf there." officials talked with gang mem dealers as minors or felons. turers, distributors and dealers. tions between government lead er had closed up shop, and It's just another project for the bers They didn't talk about any "I was outraged," Duggan said. County officials believe that gun ers and gun advocates. another had offered to settle thfe 40-year-old Duggan — similar to "AH we want is for you to suit. „•..'• ' when he took the reins as the general manager for the SMART regional bus system, when he t '-.H successfully pushed for a tax icC^ increase on car rentals and hotel Young patriot _- What noise! j^^ Megan Red- mond, 6, of e wraps Westland J Hi -JHPIv ket is now starting to realize. And that could your voting rights stop partisanship be the real story in the end. o divinely ordained Ed McNamara has Walter Wnvren Sblamed Republicans for the wintertime •MMMMMMMI Westland asyou Q AVayneCounty/Northwest fiasco at Metro because Republicans are pointing fingers. The "Here, in the first paragraph of the Declara • Those low turnouts help create first person to make a national criticism was a tion of Independence, is the assertion of the Democrat, John Dihgell. Germain to be missed the cynical conditions we suppos McNamara should stop accusing and clean natural rights of all to the ballot; for how can edly deplore. arol Germain (who died Monday, June 21) 'the consent of the governed' be given if the up his own airport procedures. The upcoming court case will demonstrate who was responsi Cwill be missed by those fortunate enough •'right to vote be denied." to have worked, with her. She deeply cared - Susan B. Anthony ble for the Metro mess. Somehow, I doubt if messy business. Deals are made in back the Republicans are part of that case. And, about the youths she worked with in the Gar "Your every voter, as surely as your chief rooms. Image makers manipulate the truth. den City and Westland Youth Assistance pro ^magistrate, exercises a public trust" frankly,.I tire of the constant partisanship Money distorts and corrupts the process. which serves only to scapegoat while denying grams.. Working with troubled youths and ';• - Grover Cleveland That makes it all the. more important that their families can often be difficult. Carol met < '>;'• "More men have been elected between sun- accountability. we take our responsibility more seriously, Beatrice Sealise those difficulties with professionalism and £dowri and sunup than ever were elected especially in those elections in which we have love. Carol found great joy in seeing families ^-between, sunup unu sunuoivii." Westland a direct impact, in which we can directly .•.con *or»» HH Hrl---0------.-^-a armu «trnncrpr- . anrl V>p»Hhi*»r throug^ h t -WillRotfers front and question a!! the candidates face-to- their involvement in the Youth Assistance % "As long as I count the votes, what's the face, in which our vote really does affect the Serbia's real friend programs/ ^problem?" outcome. PatMcKarge :¾ -Boss Tweed Education has been ahot topic locally and s Bill Clinton the best thing that ever hap ' ' " ' • . • •' ' •' Garden City •""; We wilt puff our chests and declare that schooUeaders and taxes, voter turnout is should have the honor. As leader of I vAmerica is the greatest country in the world shamefully low. Yugoslavia, Slobodan Milosevic inexplicably regarding their qualifications I suggested that you print as a public service^ the names of all ' and we are proud tp be Americans, where we These low turnouts help create the cynical thought it was his responsibility. the judges that we elect to office, to which_^l ;-Jiave the freedom to vote ;-..•'•.' conditions we supposedly deplore, Special NAT©-WOT*V~NATO will now run Kosovo as & Two '.wgeks ago we were asked to exercise interests groups or entrenched administrators its protectorate, being fair and impartial to -office and"when~trretr tefhTexpires, I have not /vthat freedom,i n school elections that had ; / are able to get but their supporters without seen it and am very disappointed. T both Albanians and Serbs. So what's to fight Cdirect.and immediate consequences for our worrying that .anyone else will show up to oyer? This is the best thing that ever hap- . i^pocketbooks and for the Quality of life-in' our , oppose thenv ••....;••;"...'/*• pened in Kosovo for the-Serbs. NATO will now However, now sveliave just had a school board aiid Schoolcraft Community College : Vcorrtniuhities. Yet in all of our Observer com* •OfcouYse, we do get lucky. The minority jApep the Kosoyar Albanians under control free ; -rnuriities, less than 6 percent of the registered voters often elect dedicated, hard-working, ^P"charge. And Kosovo will remain part of trustee election that we know relatively notlv ;- voters bothered to exercise this glorious right. self-effacing citizens who want to serve on the Yugoslavia. ing about. Most of us don't even know who is :;In one community the figure was 2 percent. .school jxmfd[for the best of reasons; And the -, Furthermore, the impartial r^ule Of law on each of those boards at the present time : How nice it would be if you were to print :';: As the above quotes/show, voting has long •• minority voters often decide wisely to support i- under the United Nations \vill prevail. So . been;viewed both reverentiaUy and cynically. or reject a mill age. -^ • , what's not to like for the Serbs?. the names of the present members of each of ^;We are all at least subconsciously aware that But the decision should not be thjeirs alone When NATO is done With Kosovo, it should these two boards and when their term •"our representative form of government is what; to make; As Jpng as we belfeve, as Susan B. consider going into Albania proper and Stop expires. That would be a start in helping us to •[defines Anienca. We all realize that we have Anthony did, that our government depends on ping the anarchy and chaos there as well. But watch what our elected officials are or are not r.beeri the leader in bring!ng elective democracy^, /doing; v the "consent of the governed" then our vote is will the Albanians eventually resent NATO's :kiain ever greater part of the world. a public trust that we should always fulfill interference and see NATO as their new mas Charles SL Benton ; But we altoJinow that politics can be a ters? We shall see. ' •BBiiMiMMiHBwrtBBiBBB,^ Garden City Finally, all this Wonderful peace-making COMMUNITY VOICE can gel very expensive as the U.S. bond mar- QUESTION: Why ire w iicli youproiid •':.-,. . ' BETH SUNORIA JACHMAN, COMMUNITY EOlT0R,-734-953:?i22. BMCHMAN©0E.H0MECOM(^f ' t **•>*••• •! •• ;J- I iuwjUk M)|l|li(Wf Wi.iM'WW^ Jl'W^HUPi' W.»i» WJM'Ji rm^**"™-^™*'-^**™**?^^ ** »«!imaftW> The Observer & Eccentric} THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 (WOe)Al3 LETTERS Group responds slander. The charges brought by Mr, the racially motivated murder of a Voucher opposition being sent to private and parochial Farsakian are false and simply a ploy black man, dragged to death behind a schools. 'm writing in response to the article to chill the free exercise of speech by moving truck by two white here; has been a considerable Most importantly, is the issue of Ipublished (Thursday, June 17) about anti*racists. supremacists in Jasper, Texas. This Tamount of talk recently regarding accountability. Not only,will we be the protest at the Rock of Ages record Anti-Racist Action, on the other racist movement is. against free the DeVos voucher proposal. I would sending public dollars to nonpublic _j store. It is true Anti-Racist Action is hand, has not sought any legal action speech and is responsible for the mur like to share some of the reasons that institutions, but we will be losing the'*" calling for a boycott of the store for to remove the racist materials from der of two members of Las Vegas the Michigan PTA opposes vouchers. accountability that we value with our, •. selling white supremacist music. the store or have the government pro Anti-Racist Action on July 3 last year * First, avoucher does not provide public schooliystem. No longer.will : However, (owner) Mr. Farsakian hibit anyone's free speech. to silence them^ These attitudes-are "parents with "choice" as it claims. we be able to have a voice through the arid the article claimed or implied We believe that the government reflected in the music and mhga2ines Just because a parent chooses a pri- public school board meetings. that the music being targeted is not should allow free speech. We also .sold at Rock of Ages. vato or parochial school as the place N6 longer will we have access to racist, thai Anti-Racist Action has believe that we do not have to listen This type of music is not so-called to which they would like to send their information through the Freedom of ; damaged property at, the store, that to or support hate speech. That is why or allegedly racist - it is clearly and .child, there is no guarantee that their information Act. No longer will we be Anti-Racist Action is against free we are calling for a community boy painfully racist. Anti-Racist Action child will be accepted by the school. able to see just how well our chil speech, and that members of Anti- cott of the Rock of Ages store/hot supports freedom for all people, that You see, this is not parental choice, dren's schools are doing through pub Racist Action trespassed on record police or legislative action. We believe is why we are exercising our right to but rather school choice! This is espe lic disclosure of school testing results, store property, all of which is untrue. it is the right and responsibility of free speech to picket Mr. Farsakian's cially so. for students with special : You see, when we lose our public Although Mr. Farsakian has filed Americans to oppose ideas that would store. That is why we oppose and needs. With the public schools there is dollar^.to private and parochial charges against Anti-Racist Action turn us against each other or call for protest the KKK and all Nazi and no turning away students/All stu- v schools, we lose the public account' members for trespassing, none of our the violation of the rights of anyone. white power organizing efforts, We dents are accepted and provided with members have trespassed on store The music being sold at Rock of love freedom and will not be intimi a sound education- I urgte everyone to think very hard property, and all of our pickets have Ages is propaganda for a movement dated by Mr. Farsakian's bogus tres Secondly, cost is a significant factor about each of these concerns and been orderly and complied with police that does not support the freedom for passing charge. Please try and be with this proposal. Vouchers will when you are asked to support "any" instructions. • nonwhite people. This racist move more fair in your future coverage of drain much-needed funds away from voucher proposal, just say No! Public Mr. Farsakian also claimed Anti- ment is against freedom of religion this important issue. the state's budget. Don't be fooled, it funds belong with public schools. -•Racist Action members spraypainted and has been responsible for church " William Itom will not only be education dollars that his store. Our investigation revealed burnings across the country, This Anti-Racist Action are cut. Thomas Bailey that the store was spraypainted two racist movement is against civil rights Detroit Cuts will need to be made in all Uvcmia _years ago, long before we began our and has been responsible for acts of areas: health care, roads and enyiron- pickets and^oycott - aTclear case of ~" terroragamst American citizerls7like~ -meatal programs, to cover-the-dollars \ O'Hair, Archer turn to barbarism ' ** in wake• of„.••', ' shootings•."-••• t's sad to see late 20th century lead to prohibit lawsuits against gun man and his flesh shall not be eaten; but trines of early Roman law," ers descend to a barbaric concept of ufacturers. the owner of the ox shall be quit." Doesn't that fit the Q'Hair-Archer I law as they either seek to right I used the word "barbaric" on Greek courts, two centuries after gun Buit? * wrongs or, more likely, milk a sad O'Hair and Archer because it's the Christ, "still sat in judgment on inani All these examples are from chap event for political publicity. same word used by Justice-Oliver mate things." ter one, "Early Forms of Liability." -•_• But so it is with Wayne County Wendell Holmes Jr. in his classic Besides showing us how law develops, Prosecutor John O'Hair and Detroit treatise "The Common Law." Writing Holmes had an explanation: People either upwards or downwards, Mayor Dennis Archer. And it's all the in 1880, Professor Holmes traced the wanted immediate vengeance on the Holmes has a larger point to make: sadder because both are former history of law back to the Greeks and object that caused the pain, whether "Precedents survive in the law long jurists - O'Hair on the Wayne Circuit Romans, then showed how it devel it was a brute animal or a rock. "Lia after the use they once served is at an Court, Archer on the state Supreme oped in later societies. TIM RICHARD bility seems to have been regarded as end and the reason for them has been Court. "In Edward the First's time attached to the body doing the dam forgotten." In other words, case law They have announced their inten (around 1300)," Holmes wrote, "some after that the man dies, the horse age, in an almost physical sense," he becomes encrusted with useless rust. tion of suing gun manufacturers. It's a of the cases remind us of the barbar shall be forfeited." wrote. I love his next sentences: popular thing to do in the wake of ian laws at their rudest stage. If a He quoted a judge from the time of "An untrained intelligence only In Detroit last month, a killing was shooting tieaths, regardless of man fell from a tree, the tree was deo- Edward I: "Where a man is killed by a imperfectly performs the analysis by performed with a tire iron. Taking the whether it's fair or whether it will dand (forfeit to the crown for pious cart, or by the fall of a house, or-in which jurists carry responsibility back O'Hair-Archer thesis to its absurd work. uses). If he drowned in a well, the other like manner, and tire thing in to the beginning of a chain of causa conclusion, we should sue the manu ~~ To her cfedit,- Attoxneyiienerar well was to be filled up. It did not motion is the cause of the death, it tion. The hatred for anything giving facturers of tire irons. And no doubt Jennifer Granholm, whom I some malter that the forfeited instru~menT shalT5e~deo3andr' • " ~~ -us-pafflr which wreaks itself on the someone will, if it becomes politically times have criticized, is distancing belonged to an innocent person." Holnies found the same kind of bar manifest cause, and which leads even popular enough. herself from this brand of thinking, From 1530 Holmes supplied this barism in Exodus (XII, 28): "If an ox civilized man to kick a door when it And freshman state Rep. Valde Gar example: ."If my horse strikes a man, gore a man or a woman, that they die, pinches his finger, is embodied in the Tim Richard is a retired freelance cia, R-St. Johns, has introduced a bill and afterwards I sell my horse, and then the ox shall be surely stoned, noxae deditio and other kindred doc columnist. • • • " ' ' , . V «. . •* - An earlier primary will serve politicos,notthe rest of us ••% M Mho can blame a competitive process. After all, we are electing them? Michigan someone to a very important position. W Democrats plan That's where I part ways. I say we overem to try again to move up phasize the presidency. We've built around the their presidential caucus president a cult of personality in which charm es to. Feb. 12 next year. and appeal count for more than policy. Only in Last week, the Demo sueh an atmosphere could the American public cratic National Committee be so entranced with the president's every foible 'rejected the state's request for months on end. to hold caucuses earlier . We've come to treat the president as nothing next year. Right now, the less than elected royalty. rules committee bars any Compare all this presidential election hoopla "Statcothei^han-Iowi he mundane way in which members-of- -'-•.-— MIKE MAL0TT New Hampshire from Congress are selected. There's a primary, held as holding caucuses before late as August in Michigan. It's even later in March 7. many other states.;'The. winners .-head •straight off . Michigan Dems say they'll try again this sum to the November ballot. The winner goes to mer. After all, Michigan Republicans just moVed Washington. up their primary election four weeks to Feb. 22. It is clear the framers of our Constitution Interest. The point of all this calendar jockeying is to thought Congress was the more important of the get more attention for Michigan voters. The hew two. Yes, they are co-equal branches of govern date for the Democratic caucuses would have put ment, but it was Congress that was vested with INTRODUCING THE Michigan Dems right .behind Iowa and New the power to raise taxes, regulate foreign and Hampshire in selecting their presidential nomi interstate trade, raise armies, declare war, BIWEEKLY MORTGAGE nee. The Republican move would also, make GOP launch programs and pass laws. The president is voters here the first among major states to cast supposed to be. the executive, the administrator. their primary ballots, With Michigan's primary We all seem to understand that at the local The Great Lakes Biweekly Mortgage enables a borrower ballotingjn late March as it had been, so the 'level.'.Wo all pay more attention to the city coun complaint went, the election and caucuses here cil because it does the decision making. The to pay off their loan principal earlier, which ''adds up to were mere afterthoughts for most presidential mayor or the city manager •simply follow those a substantial savings in interest and results in a faster contenders. Earlier ballots would get more atten decisions,-At the state level, it's the legislature tion for state voters, bring candidates to Mictu> that gets the focus of our attention. The governor build-up of equity. gari more often, and, well yes, convince candi gets plenty of attention, too, but most people dates to spend more campaign money here, too. seem to undcrstahd his job is to run the bureau ' ""'Makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, it's all . cracy while policy is left to the House and Sen Call a Great LakesBank mortgage loan specialist and ask lembty wrong-headed, ate. • •' . ' \ -• .'•'. them for more details about how you can can save What It all means to you and I, dear voter, is At the national lovel, however, our attention thousands 6f dollars in interest! tjiatwo get to endure nt least another month of seems unnaturally focused on the actions of one campaigning by 30-sccond sound bites and horse man. And it has a strange influence on-the way race 'stories from the media. our country conducts its business. 1-800-334-5253 'We already know who the front runnor i* Despite the nearly unnnjmous approval in (polls already show voters clearly favor George Lansing, the consensus (as near as I can toil) is W. Bush over Al Gore). They also show few of us that the change\n\\ do H.ttle except spur other know what he stands for. Bad as that sounds, states to move up their primary balloting as few of us know what Gore's platform is cither, well. and he's been our. vice president for six years. I'm willing to give credit where it's due. lead These- presidential contenders were both ih ers of Michigan's political parlies, both Dems town Inst week stumping for votes ... and saying and the GOP, can given themselves a big pat on * very little about their jwsitions on the various the hack for further fouling up America's inter issues. . pretation of its own Constitution. ' . . Some will nrguo - as'the political party lead Mike Malott reports on the local implications ITffl ers do - that it's.still all for the good fur Michi- of state and regional events.- He can be peached by MM gnn, AR long OR the pr'imaricH and caucuses arc phone at (248) 349-1700 or by e mail at: ' set by the'pavtios and the states, it is going to ho mmdlotl($oe..homecomm.net m K^wpwpwupumi «W"H"JIM«>' *'•*• ^^w^^'^^^^y^r"" •< •' :Ai4*(Ai(B^P) The Observer<& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 3Y KEN ABRAMCZYK • 'Supervision is extremely important before, 'STAFF WRITER *[email protected] ; during and after the Fourth.' ;' The M-8Q's blast rirpped David Carignan •through the afternoons sky in ' v-' 'Westland Fire Department 'Hines Park from-the explosive vgpipped in the subject's left vhantt. * It destroyed two fingers: \ Moments later, a second fire-' in Westland.' A group of about 15 related to fh'eworks are reported ;work, equivalent to a quarter children from the Brightmoor nationwide each year^: •stick of dynamite, exploded, Community Center in Detroit Dave Carignan, deputy fire ^blowing off a left hand. also attended. ^. chief with the Westland Fire ' The subject was only a man- •'•"We realize it is a celebration Department, said people should 'nequin, "but the exhibition put on of our nation's birthday, but if enjoy fireworks from a distance •by the -Wayne County Sheriffs fireworks are not supervised, it and parents need to oversee ^Department, Metro' Airport can lead to tragic consequences, their fireworks- "Children have •Police and Westland: Fire even death;" said Sheriff Robert been known to get at fireworks," (Department was graphic enough Ficano: "You can see the injuries Carignan said. "A 7-year-old ^to demonstrate the power of to the hands. You would have once went into his parents' room •Fourth of July fireworks at a turned a celebration into a and got an M-80. It blew off half fpress conference June 23 at tragedy for a family." his hand. .Nankin Mills area in Hines Park Ficano said 7,000 injuries HSupervi$ion is extremely ."important before, during and after the Fourth." Visual impact Wayne County deputies and Westland fire officials highlight : ; ed the conference with the'use of . ~- . -/ - STAJT PHOTOS BYBBYAXMlTCHEa the mannequin to illustrate how Brave soul: Using a mannequin,Wayne County Sheriff Robert Ficano demonstrates a human can be injured from the dangers of exploding firecrackers, .'...•:• ; explosives. Airport police's bomb squad personnel assisted by planting the fireworks and light ing fuses. ers, M-80s, M-250s and M-lOOOs, see if a fireworks dealer is legiti From the first explosion, the bottle, rockets and Roman can-, mate. The latest scam involves • Ignite outdoors mannequin sustained "injuries" dies. dealers who sell "permits" to of two destroyed fingers, while Bottle rockets and firecrackers fireworks purchasers which • Have water handy sweats covering its midsection can fly jn any direction before "allow" them to light those fire melted. That meant at least sec exploding and-sparklers burn at. works in a certain area. - 5 Never .give fireworks to ond degree burns on the stomach temperatures hot enough to burn People also should not pur small children and mid-section. gold. chase these permits, Ficano said. A second blast ripped the man -Westland Battalion Chief and • Store in a cool, dry'place nequin's right hand off, knocking EMS Coordinator Michael Redely Fireworks tips r the mannequin over. More of the said finger and hand injuries Ficano outlined the following • Never experiment or sweat suit melted and its wig fell normally result from fireworks fireworks safety tips: 1 off as the figure fell to the attempt to make 'your own fire mishaps over the Fourth of July works ground from' the force of the weekend. "Don't let your kids • Never shoot fireworks in blast- play with them. Have an adult ^Jiietal or glass containers • Light one firework at a time Dangerous goods: Wayne County Sheriff Robert Ficano "You can just imagine the light, them and keep back," highlighted what fireworks are illegal (left) and legal burns," Ficano said. Reddy said. • Never carry fireworks in • Never re-ignite malfunction 'fright) at a press conference last week. State law allows Legal and illegal fireworks "Fireworks are not toys," your pocket also were displayed at the press Ficano said. "The biggest birth ing fireworks ^sparklers, fountains, toy sfiakes and toy smoke devices « conference. Michigan law per day celebration of the year is the • Always read and follow label :but bans cherry bombs, comets, firecrackers, M-80s or mits the sale of sparklers, foun Fourth of July. What we're try • Buy from reliable fireworks directions [larger versions, such as M-250s or M-lOOOs, JRoman tains, toy snakes and toy smoke ing to emphasize is safety and sellers devices, but prohibits the sale, Icandles and bottle rockets, responsibility.' Always have an adult pre- possession, transport Or use of • Dispose of properly Ficano said people can check sent cherry bombs, comets, firecr,ack- with local police departments io SUBURBAN FORD DEALERS GET CASH BACK OH SELECTED NEW FORD CARS 11) FINANCING rr\n I ir> T/V 36MONTHS(-1run ur IU ) "1500 s1500 cash back cash back or——— or «750 $ cash back casanh bacd k and % 0.9 % 0.9 financing financing 99 FORD ESCORT 99 FORD ESCORT 2X2 $1000 1000 cash back cash back •'•". or or $1000 $750 cash back cash back and and % 0.9 */o 0*9 1¾¾¾¾¾ 99 FORD TAURUS financing financing 99 FORD CONTOUR MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE f f T uS 1 ; (1)H0T ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY FOR LOWEST APR sco cJo Mii ^mm mmmmmmmtmmm * ShedDbsewer INSIDE: Bridal Registry PageB3 Pag© 1, Section B Sue Mason, Editor 734-953-2131, [email protected] / / on the web: httpy/observer-eccentriccom Thursday, July 1. 1999 COMMON SENSORS A score Tore' education Golfer Evans helps start JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS scholarship BY RICHARD PEARL STAFF WRITEB [email protected] The state of Michigan is a hotbed for Evans Scholars, AA shows way with a total of 1,112 golf cad^ dies having graduated from is beard was straggly, his eyes Michigan State University and • hollow with deep circles under the University of Michigan them. He hatfa pasty looking since 1952, when the U-M H chapter was formed. complexion as if he didn't get enough water in his diet. Michigan, which has had The complaint "Steve" brought in to 550 Evans grads and had 56 the counselor was that he was tired of enrolled this year,, was the drinking and knew he had to "quit. third Evans chapter in the The psychologist worked up aglow country, while MSU, with 572 chart with him to look at"the various graduates and 65 enrollees consequences he had suffered because this year, was the fourth, of his 28 years'of drinking. forming in 1955. The chart included DUIs, a lost~dri- Nationwide, there are more than 840 golf caddies attend : ver's license four years ago, three job . firings, a failed marriage, current ing college as Evans Scholars relationship problems and a closed - this year. And there are more . head injury from one of the many than 6,800 graduates. , fights he had been in. The. Evans Scholars Pro He even confessed that recently his gram was founded in 1930 by 3-year-old daughter had said, "No Charles "Chick" Evans Jr., a more beer, Daddy." famed Chicago amateur golfer As the therapist started to describe who won the 1916 U.S. Open the route that many alcoholics, drug and U.S.VAmateur. abusers and gamblers take towards It was Evans's idea, to send caddies to college, but the recovery, including Alcoholics Anony- STAfT PHOTO BY BUX BRESUB * mous, Narcotics Anonymous and" Western Golf Association Gamblers Anonymous, Steve began to Wash'n Dry: After caddying for four yearsat the Western Golf and Country Club in Redford, (WGA) to which he belonged shake his head and mumble, Stephen Porosky this year was promoted to cart attendant, which includes cleaning golf cart. balked at the idea. "Nah, I'll just stop drinking." His/plan was finally adopted Although he admitted that all of his in 1929 by the organization, friends drink, somehow he thought he which awarded its first two could stop. AA would_call this . scholarships to two North e western University students "stinkin' thinking ca way to Self-grandiosity walk&iand-in- the nefctyear. hand with addictions, prayMing a BY RICHARD PEARL high school career as golf team cap caddies in the state to be named. Today, the Evans Scholars degree of arrogance that allows the STAFF WRITER tain, earned conference all-division Evans Scholars by the Western Golf Program continues under the rpearl©be.homecomm.net person to believe in only themselves^ honors. Association's Evans Scholars Foun WGA, which is headquartered for solutions. - ; : :;' . Desiree Dinga and. Stephen. Their abilities and performances dation; the largest privately funded in <3blf, III, and is celebrating This sort "of Porosky knew very little about golf both on the golf course and in the scholarship program in the nation. its centennial this year. • Although "me" centered when they became caddies a few <&i^srpom garnered the two National Each scholarship is renewable for Scholarship funds come he admitted thinking' trans .years ago.- ' .', Society students full college up to foiy^years and is worth $22,000. mostly from contributions by lates to/ don't AH that's changed now. tuit^lfcjnd housing seh;darships;tb- --JLIQreJjian 100,000 golfers, that all of his need help from Dinga of Livonia holds her club's the scVflk. of their choice, through a •>rb~$65;qoor~ ~~ '7 --:^--:----- Who annually (lbna^5"m"0TB friends drink, others. And Caddying record while Porosky of unique program for caddies. Evans Scholars Chapter Houses on than $5 million.tathe founda somehow he maybe you even Redfbfd Township, who finished his Dinga and Porosky. were among 27 14 campuses, including Michigan tion. Golfers contribute M%* ^i • Wfc»A ft*#* agree that the State University and the University through the WGA's Bag Tag iiiyiigiii itw addicted person of Michigan, provide the living" spar*.: Program and Par Club. f*n«ilH «* A»V V>I-*.-HI nUAl^/s^ Djnga and Porosky will attend MSU. * The scholarship program iiuu yaiiiWvi), !n demand: F AA would call thus, chose to Desiree Only caddies are eligible tor Evans also gets special charitable start and can scholarships and only those who gifts and receives proceeds this 'stinkin' Dinga, who from the Motorola Western choose td stop. is often meet four criteria - caddie record, thinkinV . But addic- academic record, financial need and Open, the Chicago area's '"•'••:. mi' . i ; ','. tions arecun- sought out character - can win. " annual Professional Golf Asso rlhagarid con by club Jeff Coleman, golf service manager ciation Tour stop, conducted • niving. More often than not, when the members to at. Meadowbrook Country Club in by the WGA Evans Scholar addicted person tries to stop'without caddy, was Nbrthville Township, where Dinga alumni also donate more than help, they 1|. cycle through the pattern the No. 1 works, said students must caddie at . $1 million annually. of stopping ... starting ... stopping... caddv.at least two years, be in the upper 25 For more information on the starting, '.'.-.-" Meaaoiv- percent of their class academically, program, call (847) 724-4600 __, And on and oh it goes. The mind need financial aid and be recom-. Or write to the Evans Scholars cmrMway&^stify-^iarting^gain. . brook mended by three club executives - ^Poun_datiflii_at 1 Briar-Road,- A fascinating concept"camFaDlHrt—^ ~-^£oiintry- the golf serjdce-»»a-iuigci, tlnr^olfprb " Golf, 111. 60029. Or visit the on June 10,1935, When two men, Club in and the club president,. '•'.•''•. association's Web site at both .heavy drinkers, joined togfAfir Notthville, After applications are verified, cad . http://ww\Y.wildcats. nwu.edu/ to Start fi..prbgrrsYn tftht "was h^ ^Tvwnship fr.ee '.int<-hf;c'questioning by .The • ' es/. : '•'.,. ' :.;.' ''• .'•".'.'.• '•• the premise thai only an alcohbj dies last year.' Please see SCHOLARS, B2 help another alcoholic. • : ..,•:,;. STAJPP PHOTO Br BRYAN MitcnEU, The one fellow, Bill; began to write down all of the principles.for sobriety,' which he later published as a book. At first, he titled it, The Way Out;" then i ? The Empty Glass" and finally, "Alco holics Anonymous." scores m s ^WhentheSaturday Evening Post . publisheda'n articiea.bout AA in BY HEATtfER NEEDHAM He. believes: 1941, theprbgraiiv took off; STAFF WRITER . Today, there are more than two Steven Van ' million AA members, and all ore ; Organizers'of a benefit softball gawrcf arc^ooking. Kerckhove / familiar with the 12 steps of AA. Even for- a few women with good thro\ving arms, a cor chose to live the American Medical Association . • "it'ive spirit and the desire to heljva charity dedicated his life the how defines alcoholism as a chronic to finding treatmentsfor spinal cord injuries. disease^ not failed willpower. The Steven Van Kerckhoye Women's Softball Tour way he . /•' ' Back to Steve.;. : nament is scheduled for. 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at wanted.after I think about him and his attitude Claude Allison- Park, 6ccch Daly between Six and an accident of "I can do it myself,'' and then I Seven Mile roads in Redford. , left him par think about thus remarkable program Van Kerckhove is a 22-y^ar-old Plymouth Town alyzed from and How it has helped hundreds of V ship resident who was injured six years ago in a car . the neck thuu&uttts of people by teaching prin accident. The spina) cord injuries he suffered in the'. ciples through others who.have been .crash:left him a quadriplegic -'paralyzed from the down and. there. ' • \v'.-' neck down. . " it's his posi It's such/a simple program that it He spent two months nfter the accident in Pontiac tive outlook almost seems too easy to work. But Osteopathic Tfospital!s intensive, care unit He then that has ask anyone who is in A A whether wenito Craig Hospital in Englewood, Cok)., where he served as an 'they prefer ly'jusl slop" or «{yp wiili • epcrit another fiye months in physical therapy, learn the help of AA, and you'll know thb'. .J ing to adjust to his physical changes. inspiration power of the program, All that time spent recovering from the accident for organiz tfyou would like to learn ihord , meant Van Kerckhove had to repeat his junior year ers of an about the program, call (248) 541^ at Catholic Central High School. He fiimlly gradimt-' Upcoming 6565. It could save your life or that of ed in 1996 and is attends the. University of Michignn- voineu's . someone close to you; And. of course, l)earborn, wherehe is studying hi.storyvand coinnm- kids are the real winners when adults hic^lions,'.:••• '•••'. . ''.• oftball tour- ij,.^^.'^^ get help foraddictions. ' • v . _..,v IIo\<3 keeping his; aspirations-big. n'ameUt. ST*>T 1'iKiioRVPAiiUnix lmvN Jacque Mardn'fipWits is the coordi "He wants to work for the (U.S.) State Depart ment^ said his mother, Mary Ann. natorof the Family Resource Center* 1 ' Van Kerckhove gets around' campus''on a motor in Westhindand has ti private coun^ good'nb'out helping him out.' > . junior year nm^'other minor physical problems. ized wheelchair, ami is able to perform most tasks- selinft practice. Jfyou'hiiie'n. question The Van Kerckhoves also made their home wheol- Steven's>doing Very well .and has always been'in good or commvnt, ty'rite Iter qt the Observer "such as notertnking hJYnsclf. He uses an adaptive arm chiuv-nccossibk' and installed'.'!, home gym so that spirits, nixordiiig to his mother. Newspapers, 36%fil Schoolcraft, tAvo- brace to grasp the pencil. their s0» can exorrise in the b:isement. accossiblo by "He's one of (he most positive young men that 1 nia 48150 or at her. c'-mait address:- But he still needs some help from his classmates way of a ramp in the fjavago. • know." she said, adding tlial he knew he had two [email protected], when he needs' to get something out of his backpack Despite some small setbacks, such as repeating his T or pick up food in the elifcteria line. I'e0])le arc very " ~""" ~" '"i^ftf^s^iiNiiE^n^ MM mm &mm*mmmm*« •»- MMMIMIi mtmmm IMH 'Tv*'--' •'-, .- B2(W0) TAe Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 from page Bl iGreencoatSi a panel of 53 mert, . All done: driving range with it" to meets ;all wearing green WGA spOrts With the ; its owner. jackets. Both Dinga and Porosky Qnce on the fairways, Dinga, goods for refugees Aveie surprised by the panel's carts all One of only a small field of. 'size.-'.''.;•'••-••• ;•".•;. '.•':' cleaned, female caddies, carries the golf BY RENfrS SKOGLUN0 she had hoped. Th4re aren't too / ."I about died when I walked in Stephen, L bag> gives -the yardage oh holes, STAFF WRITER many ways to get the word out there," said Dinga. Porosky suggests which clubs to use, [email protected],.net in the community. • Both passed^ with Dinga the heads back reads greens and tells how the There's still time to donate. However, neither Patton's orily one of 28 candidates garner- . holes break* repairs ball marks hope^nor the students' enthusi ing all 53 votes. % to the club That's the word from Beth Pat- house at and divots and keeps the clubs .ton, owner and director of asm for the project has waned. Although she was one of orily clean. After all, "giving" is a lifelong two females in the field that day, * Adventures in Learning . "Caddying is a lot of fun," said Preschool and Ghildcare in Livo learning Fessori. Patton is she was poised. Asked to trans Western Golf the 18-year-old, a 5-foot-7 Dinga _ extending the project's original late a "sentence into Spanish, nia, about her students' "Kids and Country who plans, to major in engineer Caring for the Needy" project. July 2 closing date. . Dinga, a four-year student of the Club in Bed ing. 'Tou get to meet a lot of dif "Today things are so 'rae-me- language, did it glibly. ferent types of people." The project, which began June ford. 14, benefits families in the rae, I want this.' fwant my stu "She's a heck of a young lady," "'" After learning in 1996 that dents to understand there are said Coleman. neighborhood and adopted fami the son of her mother's friend lies from Kosovo. Patton's people who have nothing," said First ev«r winner and co-worker planned to cad church, Aldersgate United Patton. die, she decided to try.it. She Methodist in Redford, has paid This is not the first charitable A magna cum laude graduate needed a job, she said, and "I project Patton and her students of Livonia Stevenson High the rent for two months for 17 didn't want to. do baby-s itting." Kosovo refugees. The refugees have undertaken. Last Christ School who had a 3.91 grade- mas, they bought gifts for chil point average, she was news edi 9-hole Wessons' come from different families and include several children. dren at the Methodist Children's tor of the Stevenson Spotlight Other than three nine-hole Home Society in Redford. ! student newspaper and also a "lessons" from senior caddies ~' Patton is accepting small, portable items -r- non-perishable "This gets them to be more ! debate team member. It appears "They golf and you carry the , caring, and. we need more things 'that she is the school's first-ever bags," she said - learning to food, household .goods like dish es, glassware and working elec like that," said Patton. Evans winner, caddie came by doing it. "You Donated items can be dropped 1 • She was Meadowbrook's No. 1 really don't learri until you do it trical appliances, clothing, per sonal hygiene products and toys. off 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays caddie last year, when she also yourself." at Adventures in Learning, 9001 A Redford native who was 10 Used items need to be in good •smashed the club record for condition. Middlebelt Road. For more infor "caddie loop3" - 18-hole rounds when her father Joseph died at mation, call Beth Patton at (734) .by a caddie - with 187. age 50 of cancer, Dinga_ahas "It's been going pretty well," said Patton; but not as well as 425-3446. ,- That buried the 156-loop mark STAJT PBOTO BY BOX BKZSLER been focused and disciplined set the year before by fellow since she was five," said her /tyfeadowbrobk caddie and Evans 1970 graduate of the University Hustle and desire •mother, Kathleen. Scholar John Jones of Npvi. - of Michigan, is director of bands Caddying is a game of hustle Her father was a tool and die Porosky, who caddied four and professor of music at the and desire, according to Mead maker: who "thought $6 much of Tournament from page Bl years 'at Western Golf and Coun University of Illinois at Cham owbrook's Coleman. Caddies people with scholarships" that try Club in Redford, this year- paign-Urban a. planning to do two loops a day "he would be in his glory with all choices - sit around and feel Soter said she hopes at least was promoted to cart attendant, Porosky, who lives with his start the first one at 7 a.m. arid, that she has done," said Kath sorry for himself or live life to its 250 people will sign up to play. ."which includes cleaning gclf mother, Mary, inRediord (his soon as they finish; go to the top leen. fullest, "He chose to live life the Roughly 14 players will be on Jearts and golfers'bags. father Ken lives in Dearborn), of the caddy list for the next UL wanted her to feel she could way he wanted. He's really done "really loves the game of golf," each team and they will play a • ^Ranking 13th academically in loop. do anything," she added. "I did amazingly well." • two-game elimination format. his class at Thurston High said Jason Idy, the Western n't want her to be intimidated by Actor Christopher Reeve, who Dinga, who like Porosky is Those interested in organizing .'School with a 3.89 grade-point assistant golf professional who often sought by club members, anything^ was paralyzed in a horseback [average, Porosky played three joined head pro Kevin LaFram- did two and sometimes three To Accomplish that, she took riding accident in 1995, has teams must send the team roster years of prep golf- two on varsi bois and 1998 club president loops a day last year, Coleman her daughter with her to real helped bring spinal cord and a $100 tax-deductible entry ty — and was an All-Mega Con Tom Handyside in recommend said, putting her on the course estate closing, estate sales and research to the public eye, mak fee by July 1 to Soter at 14420 ference Blue Division selection. ing him for the Evans scholar almost all day! This year she many other business transac ing fund-raising easier, she Shadywood Court, Plymouth Ho carried a 40-stroke average ship. .also, is working for him, washing tions, so that the youngster added. * 48170. for the Eagles, which finished Idy said Porosky is a hard golf clubs in the bag room or would feel comfortable with Van Kerckhove eventually worker who often caddies in the Checks must be made payable- third. He also was a news writer scooping up balls on the driving them. Her daughter was a quick wants to move out of his parents' to the Spinal Cord Society, a on the Eagle Eye student news mornings and works carts in the study. At the grocery store, home and live on his own, range. research organization based in paper. ., afternoons* "She was really driven," he Dinga would catch overcharges although he will always need to "He's nice and bright and is . Porosky, to whom golf "came said. "She really wanted the on items, her mother said. have help with certain tasks. He Fergus Falls, Minn. For more well-liked," said Thurston golf kind of natural," enjoys working scholarship." Kathleen fully approves of cad also is working on learning to information, call (734) 459-5919. coach Emil Majeski. with people and plans to earn a Her quality and quantity of dying for youngsters, especially drive a specially modified car. Those who want to help but •According to the association, teaching degree in biology, so he loops earned her a Meadowbrook girls. . ' '-' Tournament organizer Patricia don't have good throwing or Porosky is the 10th Thurston can teach it in high school and honors caddy award. "It teaches them discipline and Soter, who is a friend of the Van catching>arms can sponsor dia also coach golf. golfer to become an Eyans Schol Even now, Coleman said, "She there's only a very small per Kerckhove family, said the mond, softballs, umpire fees, T- ar. The first, James F. Keene, a gets to the golf course first thing centage of girls (doing it)," she desire to help .Steven and others shirts and many other things. said. ^They're out in the fresh dealing with spinal cord injuries in the morning..,. she's probably So what does the tournament's here 6:15, 6:30 a.m. She waits air. It's good exercise and a great inspired her to establish the CITY OP GARDEN CITY for the golf bag and goes to the job for a kid." tournament. namesake think of all this? u "I'm excited - because the RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM l just feel that I wanted to do something for Steven," she said. sooner I can get-out of this chair, INVITATION TO BID CITY OF GARDEN CITY "He tries so hard at everything." the better," Van Kerckhove said. Proposals will be received in the. City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 6000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST > Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan 48135, On or before 3:00 p.m., A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for 4 CITY OF WESTLAND -' ^ ^-4uiy-3r*$9&T ia individually- ssaie&-«flvc%Kss- marked-- * SEALED-BUL -the-purfese-of-testing the—aecura«y -o£-the -tabulating equipment -and FOR REStDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - CASE #9813". programs, which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the CITY - PROPERTY TAX SALE . -Proposals mustte on forms.furnished by'theCity of Garden City. Proposals PRIMARY Election to be held on Tuesday, August 3, 1999 in GARDEN The following parcels of real property located in the City of Westland are - .will be publicly opened arid bid prices read. All successful bidders must be CITY CITY-.WAYNE COUNTY. available for purchase. Bid applications are available in the Assesor's Office '.registered with the City of Garden City prior to the. start of work. • '* .^^«^^W-«,.»T> • »«?t.V f««f|... ,A«ri* CITYGFWESTLAND CITY OF GARDEN CITY v MICHIGAN .'••'•' -'. '• • •'•..'• .'. • "'• ' • • NOTICE Ot CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS - • - . -- -.-, • •- --' ''•-,' /' To tlie owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in the City-©f-Westland: NOTICE TO BIDDERS (APPENDIX A) .. • : * :--. • - ' .-ry. .-;'-.;'.',., ' - -. Notice isjiereby given, that all noxious weeds growing on any land in the City of Westland, Wa>Tie County, Micnigan, must.be destroyed on orbeforo the 15th NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed^ids-wtrttre tecen-ed airthe efrrco- >• day throughout the months of May, June, July, August and September of 199.. Any person failing to comply with this.noticeon or before the dates mentioned of the City Clerk, at 6000 Middlebelt Rdad.Garden City, Michigan 48135 " * shall be liable to the imposition of penalties set forth in Section 106-97 of the We'stland Code of Ordinance and shall be liable for all expenses incurred by. trie (734*526-8814) oh or before July 9, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. for the following •?SCity in destroying said noxious weeds, which expenses, if unpaid by the owner, occupant, or agent, shall be spread against the property On the nextCounty and ' items:.' '.-..•'. •'.'.'. •_ •^School tax rc.ii oriiiy nuxl-fceiicjs! Cily -iixm. July 1,1000 ,--. 1. Printing of Stole of MI UniformtaW Citation* Cih' Of Westland -1 2. Tactical Rifle System &•.>:•'-••-•.• •. l •.• '. -:•:• :•:• •..'•. • .;.. . Commissioner of Noxious Weeds 3. Stiindard Cooking Park Grills '• r • . - ' - * ' '-•.'•' '<•• .:.•.-:-.'• *:v:/: ..-.^.-:-:.-. \ • • ; •.•:•' APPENDIXA • ' ,' -'' ''•""••.'• .".--..- 4. Semi-AnnualBrochure '.•'''. 001-99-0010-000 030-99-0008-004 . 045r990O24-701 06901-0177-002 083-02-0112-000 : < 5. Desk Top Computer' ••;-;••".. . QOi-99-0027^000 -. .032-02-0387-000 * 047-02-0001-001 070-01-0026-001 083-03^0476-000 6, Youth Athletic Training-2 Day Course " ; 001-99-0028-000 -' -'•:'•/• 032-02-0535-0O0 :.- 048-0l-O044">0OO " 070-01-0027-001 . 083-03-0199:000 . 7.. Pneumatic Tire Castings >-' . : 001-990049-000. .032-02-0536-000 048-01-O075-302 070-01-0028-001 083-03-0219-O00 v, - 0oi-99-OO66rOO0 O32-02-0537-OOO- : 049-04-0949-003 070-01-0029-001 • 083-03-0236-000. Bids must be submitted oh forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a sealed 003-64-0006-002 ' 032-02:0538-000 /. . . 051-99-0057-002 070-01-0030-302 083-03-0238-O0O -. envelope endorsed with the following deecrfption; " '•".-:•/-;•-•' 004-01-0088-000 .:/. r. . 032-02-0539-000 - 051-99-0058-000 073-01-0001-000 / 083-03-0245-000 ' BID ENCLOSED: '•• •'•..-= 005-02-0023-000 .: 032-02-0562^300 ; : -- 051-99-0060-000 073-02-0270-000 083-03.O246-OOQ The City reserves the. right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in '•.-••' ,.-. 0O5-02-O024-00O : \/ ' 032-02-0581-000 051-99-0064-000 \ 073-03-0389-000 : 083-P3-0247-0O0 .-. part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the •• . '••-'•..• 005 02-002^-ooo.--.:-. ••.-.-". 032-99-0007-001 052-99-0015-706 .073-03-0394-000 / /'.083-99-0028-000 City of Garden City. - " ; - 007-01-0581-002. -• 033,01-0027-300 052-99 0022-000 ' 073-03-0409-000: ;084-01-0006-000 : '". ' 607-01,0581-003 / " ' 033-01-0029-300; .' - •' ,- 052-99-O028-001 07X01 -0682^000-^-1 084-01-0012-000 ' --^ ALWSON M. BETTIS, City Clerk-TreasureT :.•"• , • 007-01-0581-004 034:01-0018-001 . 052-99-0030*00) 074-06-12 »3-003 034-61-0021-000. • Publiih: J«ly 1.1999- • ' ." :•'•'•'••'•'••'- 007-01-0585-001 • 034-01-00^6-000- 054-99-0011-002 - 078-01-0032-001 > 084-01-6024-000 v--.-.::-:-:007^01-0685-002-:/^ .-— - 0344l-09»74)00—. ___ " O54-99O011-003 081-99-0021-703 / 084-01-0034-000 :: :- 007-01-0603-006, 034-02-0009-000. ' . "'••' .058-99^0006-701 ."—081-99-0043-000 - - ,--^084-61-0043-006 :--.-. ',-/• '•'•'• 009-03-0047-300 — - -034-99-0018^001 ----.1- ^ -.-.060-03-0001-000 082-01-0107^)02 ~ :••-•'. '084-61-6044-000 . ' CITYI^WEBTEAND^^- 009-03-0049-000 < 034-99-0021-001 .060-06-6186-000 ' 082-01-012-2-O00— - ——-084-0 i«S66ii>oo ::; •: :- 012-01-0001-000 034-99-0030-00$ . . •'. 061-01-0280-002 082-01-0126-000 084-61-0062-000 NC^KJE^^PViM^C^UJCTl^ 018-99-0007-000 035-99-0002-000 . 061-01-0339--000 082-02-0144-000 084-61-0064-O60 , On Tuesday, July 6,. 1999, (he Westland Police Dept. will conduct Public /: 018-99-0012-000 036-99-0008-000 . . 062-01-0166-004 082-02-0146-600. 084-01.0066000 ' Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The firsilurcliou will begin . 021-99-0001-710- : 038:99-0004-000 • 065-99-0001-013 082-99-0001-001 ' • •:.'• 08401-0074-060 promptly at 10:00 AM ot Westland Service Towing, 3760V-Cherry Hill, , , 023-990008-703 042-O»^)885-3 J 2 066-99-0009-001 082-99-0016-000 / ' 084-01-0093-000 1 Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered •-'.-••-,• • 0lii!?S 0013 000 / ru?j>5MWW-3ia 0fi6-9 .....,,.^-.. 'I ..^.1 mtm^mmmammm The Observer & Eccentric!'-'THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 *»3 WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS IVIeioche-Ward Beetler-Garrett Messer-Wall Missey Ward and Victor Dan and Sybil Beetler of ./• Edward and Deborah Baker of Meloche were married May 1 at Northvjlle announce the erigage-v •""Livonia announce the engage St. Edith Catholic Church of ihent oTThelr. daughter, Jennifer^ ment of their daughter, Rebecca Livonia by the Rev, John Kenny. Lynn, to William Patrick Gar Leigh MeBserj to Christopher . The bride is the daughter of rett, the son of Bill and Claudia John Wall, the son of Edward John and Joaivn Ward of Garden Garrett of Canton.; and Evelyn Wall of Midland. City. The groom is the son.of The bride-fbbe is $ 1999 grad . Thebrkle-to--be is a 1991,grad James and Geraldine Meloche of uate of Wayne State University. uate of Noyi High School and a Livonia. She is employed as a physician's 1996 graduate of Central MichiV The bride is a 1986 graduate of assistant. gan University. She works as a'- Garden City High School and a •'•••Her fiance is a graduate of reporter-for the Midland Daily 1990 graduate of Oakland Uni University of Michigan-Dear Ney/s. versity with a bachelor of science born. He is employed, as an Her fiance is a 1980 graduate degree. She is employed by industrial engineer by Ford of II. H. Dow High Schoolarid a Detroit Diesel Corp. in human Motor Co. 1984 graduate of Alma College. manager for Kelly Services in resource and development. A September wedding is He received his master's degree Troy. planned at Northville Christian in 1989 from Oakland Universi An August wedding is planned The groom is a 1987 graduate Assembly. in Garleton. of Livonia Stevenson High. ty; He is a Kelly Global Learning School and a 1992 graduate of Lawrence Technological Univer Konjarevich- .(. c> Palazzola-Wines sity with a bachelor of science The groom asked George degree in mechanical engineer Teodorescu to be his best man Anderson Cheryl Gates-Beers of Clark- ing. He also is employed by with Nick Meloche, Jacques Andrew and Janice Konjare- ston and Paul Palazzola of Utica announce the engagement of Detroit Diesel. Meloche and Joel Meloche as vich of Livonia announce the m" './*^^^H j*•'/ •• •'* their daughter, Melissa Palazzo The bride asked Liz Liberty to groomsmen. engagement of their daughter, • ' s: '^H be her matron of honor with Jen The couple received guests at Te.rri Lynn, to Michael Alan •*.-. **! • " • ^-^ la, to Eric Wines, the son of nifer Mayle, Leigh Vaughn and Laurel Manor in Livonia. They Anderson. Roger and Jeanette Wines of Canton. Lorraine Meloche as brides are making their, hoitie in West- The bride-to-be js a graduate . ~ ^a^^^i V* '".'•• The bride-to-be is a graduate maids. land. of Livonia Stevenson High L^P: School, St. Petersburg Junior * of Anchor Bay High School and Eastern Michigan University, College and the University of •••') :_v Torple-Morrison South Florida with a degree in She is an account executive for Russell and Nancy Torpie of psychology. She is employed by the Observer & Eccentric News Plymouth announce the engage Gateway Computers in Clearwa papers in Birmingham. ter, Fla; Her fiancej.s a graduate of ment of their daughter, Hillary **\' Ann, to Scott Allan Morrison of Her fiance is a graduate of Plymouth-Canton High School and the University of Michigan. Novi, the son of Jerry and Janet Western Illinois University with \.., '-• . ';'! Morrison of Howell. degrees in public health and He is a CAD systems manager education. He is co-owner of A May wedding is planned at at Siemens Automotive in The bride-to-be is a graduate Auburn Hills.' of Wayne State University. She Apollo Hair Loss Clinic in Largo, St. Andrew's Episcopal, Church planned at the Mercy Center in is employed at Motoresearch. Fla. in Livonia. An October wedding is Farmingtori Hills. Her fiance' is a graduate of Ferris State University. He is Keii-Garner Kehrer-Fuchs employed at TRW. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kehrer An October wedding is Howard and Dori Kell of of Garden City announce the planned at First Presbyterian Farmington Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Church of Plymouth, engagement of their daughter, Heather M.. to Robert J. Fuchs, Heather Alton Kell, to Jeffrey the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cohen-Dorfman Joseph Garner, the son of Joe Fuchs of Alabama. and Tricia Garner of Canton. The bride-to-be is a 1997 grad Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cohen of The bride-to-be is a graduate West Bloomfield and Marlene uate of Schoolcraft College. She of the University of Michigan is employed as a registered Cohen of Livonia announce the with a bachelor's degree in psy engagement of their daughter, nurse at Sinai-GraceHospital in chology. Detroit, Wendy Jill, to Michael Randy Her fiance is also a graduate of Dorfman, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Her fiance is a 1992 graduate the University of Michigan with of Ferris State University . He is Stanley Dorfman of West Bloom- a bachelor's degree in economics. field. working in construction with An August wedding is planned FMG Concrete Cutting in The bride-to-be is a graduate in Kauai, Hawaii. of Wayne State University. Brighton. ' Her fiance is a graduate of the A September wedding is University of Michigan and is planned at St. Agnes Catholic attending University of Detroit Church in Fowlerville. School of Law. A July wedding is planned. ANNIVERSARIES Spry-Johnson Tanya Renee Johnson and Frye Lariviere Brian William Spry were mar Family and -friends gathered Robert and Marilyn Lariviere ried May -1 -at the-Heritage Pask. "June 19 at the home of Harold of Livonia are celebrating their wedding chapel by the 1(^. and Georgianna Frye to cele 50th wedding anniversary at a Daniel K. Watkins. A brate their 50th wedding Mass, followed by dinner at The bride is the daughter of anniversary. fountain Jack's Steakhouse, Qn-l n~A Pmlnll .Inh'norn nf L..«_^ Married in Belleville on June hosted by their family.' Westland. The groom is the son 25, 1949, the Fryes have lived in The couple exchanged vows on M *i» - lit-_!.>„_ j ti.„;„ of Joan Spry-Clark of Westland life noyiic-ilcsliuiiu uiuu iMvii July 2, 1949, '?.*. St. l."kp'< and the late Robert W. Spry. entire married life. Church in Detroit. She is the for- The bride is a graduate of the The party was" hosted by their , mer Marilyn Whitton. University of Michigan-Dear children - David and Maureen They have four children - born. The groom is a graduate of Frye of Canton and sons Robert, Donna. Mark.and wife Garden City High School. Jonathan and Jason, and. Lt. Lynn, and Paul and wife Jamie - The bride asked Helen Col. Nancy Frye., who is sta and four grandchildren. Pianowski to he her matron of tioned at Gffutt Air Force Base He has been retired for seven honor with Tammie Johnson, Jeff Johnson and Doug Abbott as in Omaha, Neb. years, after working a-s a sales: man at Federal Products Corp.. Tania Passalacqua and Lisa ushers. A special guest at the party homemaker. Collins as bridesmaids. was his 96-yearTold-mother, a precision tool and gauge com The couple received guests at Their interest include golf and The groom asked Kevin Korby Vivian Frye of Wayne. pany, for 45-years'.".She. is a familv activities. to be his best man with DjjtrreH_ the Hawthorne Valley Country Johnson, Doony Rundenza, Rob "THuTTTn- Wes tland. -T-rrey-a-re- Keyahdwy as groomsmen and making their home in Wostland. chemistry. She will attend FIRST 8 GOAL Me!!ls-Penn FrinVuion University hi-pursuit can sows SIMMEH Jim and Barb Mellis of Canton D^KiCHME^il It-Futilbat iri of a doctoral degree- in molecular announce the engagement of foundation. ;." - CLASSES their daughter, Jill Kristin, to Her fiance received a music July 1011 David Alvin Perm, the son of .(.^-^ ;»'• foundation certificate from Jiih 12-16 9am-3pm Alvin and Nancy Peon of Ply Schoolcraft College. He is contin —— v-_ _ :-••'; '•. •; mouth. uing his studies in musical edu or OAKLAND UNIVERSITY . The bride-to-be is a graduate cation. July l*>-23 Presented By: of Oakland University with a A July wedding is planned,at Suburban Youth Football C«mfet*a«e bachelor's degree in engineering Trinity Presbyterian Church. Call (313) 537-9289 or 537-8688 Open to Grades 3*8 Radford, Michigan (248) 375-1388 \B Has your mother, sister, or daughter ever had breast cancer? Art Crafts XS^-J^- *~Are you oyer 35jnd post-menopausa!? 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UPCOMING A Friendship senior choir, SWEET ADELINES ' VOLUNTEERS Good place to be under the direction of The County Connection EVENTS ASSISTED LIVING Robert Cassidy, has been Chorus of Sweet Adelines Marquette House assisted CONCERT SERIES started. The choir meets 9 International is looking for living facility, 36000 Cam a.m. Thursdays at the • women who love to sing. The Westland.Cultural - pus Drive, Westland, seeks Society summer concert Westland Senior Resources The group sings a cappella volunteers to spend time Department Friendship music in barbershop style. series will continue. with residents to provide Remaining dates are Sun Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Rehearsals are 7 p.m. an activity or a one-on-one Westland. Anyone who Tuesdays at UAW Local • day, July 11, July 18, July visit .^Call Peggy in the 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Augi 15 enjoys singing may join. 898 at 8975 Textile Road, activities department, Ypsilanti. For more infor and Aug. 22. All concerts .(734) 326-6537.1 EXERCISE will be 6 p.m. at the Musical Chairs is a new', mation, call Paula at (734) William P. Faust Public program from Jazzercise 995-4110. Library of Westland Perfor designed for exercisers CHADD mance Pavilion, 6123 Cen SCHOOLS older than 40. The program CHADD of Northwest tral City Parkway, between SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S provides a low to moderate Wayne County meets the Warren and Ford, except Suburban Children's Co-op workout geared for the first Thursday of the 6:30 p.m. July 1$ atStot- Nursery has openings in its older adult. The exercise month throughout the tlemeyer Park. Concerts . 2-year toddler-parent class improves strength, flexibil school year at the Livonia are free, arid the Bailey on Friday mornings; 3'year ity, balance, posture, coor Civic Center Library, Center is the rain location. class Monday and Wednes dination and cardiovascu 32777 Five Mile. CHADD Concerts are sponsored by day mornings; and the 4- lar endurance. It incorpo is a nonprofit, parent- the Westland City Council year class on Monday, rates resistance exercises based, volunteer organiza and feature a variety of Wednesday and Friday using rubber tubing and tion whose aim is.to better musical styles. For infor afternoons. Classes run light weights with walking the lives.of individuals mation, call (734) 722- from September to May. and jogging patterns. Wear with attention difficulties. 7620. Parents are required to loose-fitting clothing and Call (313) 438-3099. comfortable shoes. Light RECORD EXTRACTION help out at the school. All classes are in the Newburg weights and an exercise T.O.P.S. The Polish Genealogical Re^lnigttie su mat are suggested. Robert Take Off Pounds Sensibly Society of Michigan wili United Methodist Church on Ann Arbor Trail Public Library of Ifestlaridare 10 ¢: m. to 9p,m, Monday through Cassidy is the certified No. M 128^.1 support group conduct a Record Extrac Jazzercise instructor. Sign for sensible weight loss, tion workshop Saturday, between Wayne and New- • Wednesdayj 10* a.m. to 5pjnl Thursday ihroug}iSaturday,xlos€pl^ burgh. For more informa up at tho front desk at the meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays July 17, at the Family His Suhdc^/0ieJUbraryisa^ Westland Friendship Cen at Good Shepherd tory Center, 7575 N. Hix, tion, call April at (734) 522- 8469. Warren and Ford in Westland. The library will ctdse] Monday, July ter or call (734) 722-7632. Reformed Church, Wayne Westland. There will be 5, in observanci> of Independence Day* For information, call (734) Road and Hunter in West- two sessions, 9:30-11:30 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TRAVEL GROUP land. Call Jackie at (734) a.m. and 12:20-2:30 p.m. The Wayne-Westland Com 326-6123/ w.--••".-: '-Yy' ^-¾^' •'•'-• y^-X-^X The Travel Group meets 722-7225. Participants will work from munity School District has 12:45 p.m. every Friday in the Westland Friendship T.O.P.S. records from microfilm, ongoing registration for the The Senior Resources Take Off Pounds Sensibly extracting names and vil preschool programs atStot- LITTLE PEOPLES Out 9-11:30 a.m. every - Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Livonia Little Peoples Co Thursday at Newburg Department Friendship unless a trip or program is No. Ml53 meets at 6:30 lages from naturalization tlemyer Early Childhood Center is offering trips to p.m. Wednesdays at Opti- petitions. They will also and Family Development op Preschool is now United Methodist Church, planned. Programs include enrolling for the fall in pro on Ann Arbor Trail Tiger games this year: speakers, films, celebration mEyes, Westland Super use the 1880 census Center, on Marquette Tigers vs. Yankees, Thurs Vision Center,-35184 Cen records and Polish Parish between Waynejand Wild- grams for 3- and 4-year- between Wayne and New- of birthdays and weekly olds. For more information, burgh, Livonia. Children day, July 8; Tigers vs, door prizes. There is a $3 tral City Parkway, West- registers to extract vital wood. Programs include an Angels, Friday, Aug. 13. lamU734) 427-5200. records. There is no charge. early intervention pro call (734) 422-1176. are grouped together by membership fee for resi LITTLE LAMBS ages in rooms with two. Cost is $25 a person a dents, $12.50 for nonresi Leader, Michele, (734) 422- For information, visit the gram, Head Start, game. Leave from the . 1726; secretary, Karen, Web site, Kids/Plus Preschool, a pre- Little Lambs Preschool, on caregivers per room. This dents. Call (734) 722-7632. Farmington Road south of program is an optional co Friendship Center at 5 (734) 729-6368. http://www.pgsm.org/ or primary impaired program p.m. Games begin at 7:05 CARD GROUP West Chicago in Livonia, is op, with parents working PUBLIC SPEAKING call (610) 247-7891. and Sparkey Preschool. once each month. Call (734) p:m. Return to the center The Friday Variety Card '•Registration is 8 a.m. to accepting registration for Group at the Westland The Westland Easy Talk 422-0149. between 11 and li:30 p.m. ers Toastmasters Club No. 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- the school year. Classes Sign-up at the front-desk.— Friendship[Center _me_ets at 2660.- --••---.--— --- meetftionday- Wednesday-" 2 p.m. People play euchre, 6S94- Mmi^L»*»u"M-i>j",»;ii||' '•," m^mmmmmmmmmmmmtmmmm ljPPWBmPW!»P>P.WililiWP^I«tHi|i)M |WHIMi^lf!|i^Ui||iOl^W>!m>.iW^WWW>.i|l«WW^ tfWtWVl mm • * • ^ — The Observer We asked a a HOOKED •military'personnel returning • Of course, "we, as a nation" is relatives both financially and by a good livelihood for his family, g°- ., . '..•.••. ,. ON HISTORY young man from combat received a cold a rather interesting concept in opening their home to brothers, he owed it his allegiance. That's because, despite our dif vacationing in shoulder, veterans were ho the U.S. We are such a mixture, sisters, nieces, arid nephews so Furthermore, he had no right, ferences we possess a national the U,S'. from longer invited . to march in not only of nationalities but of they could come to this country, he said, to complain unless he profile. We Americans are an the Basque parades, arid people'stopped generations within them. To say too. • . :..'• ''v anteed up. And, by golly, he took outspoken lot. That's how we region of Spain, singing the national anthem that we are all descendants of Don and. I were mo.vod as the full advantage. He voted in every find out about injustices and "What have you when it was played at sporting immigrants in not a new. couple's relatives, in tribute after election. .He complained about wrongs that both individuals noticed so far events. thought. However, it is interest* tribute, spoke appreciatively politics and politicians. But, as a and our-government have com that is most dif But patriotism is returning, ing to realize that each natural about the blessings and opportu citizen, he had .'the right. mitted. And^vhen we dp, we ferent?" albeit to a wiser public. It is not ized citizen and his or her nities they have iri their adopted So, what do we think on the clamor for accountability arid "Everywhere because our country has no flaws descendants automatically country-the U.S. millennium's last fourth of July reform. you go, you see VIRGINIA that we honor our heritage. inherit the history and heritage My father, the last immigrant - from where does our nation's We do not find issues and PARKER the American Rather, we Americans - who cer of our country. in my line of ancestors, came strength emanate? It is not crises resolved to everyone's sat flagr he tainly don't agree on everything After all, is it any rhore of a from Canada. Much to the Cana because we are all alike. isfaction. President Clinton's answered imme-. - take pride in our energetic, stretch 4* think that a newly dians' annoyance, we don't seem Way back in 1782, a French impeachment and the current diately* "You don't see that many countrywide debates as we strive naturalized citizen from, say, to think of that as much of a writer wrote prophetically about debate about our role in Kosovo flags in my country." to resolve even the most divisive Mexico has a connection with the jump. But it was. A veteran of the future of our country, which are perfect examples. But, as a We realized that most of the issues.. Puritans than it is for more me, the Royal Canadian Air Force, was already a land of diversity. nation, we continually labor to flags he noticed are up year- That doesn't mean the course whose first American ancestors he came here after World War II. "What then is the American, this improve conditions, and we keep round. It's a sign that, despite has always been peaceful. Take immigrated here from Ireland in My mother was American, and new man? Here individuals of all seeking the voice of reason to gripes with our government, our the Viet Nam War demonstra the mid-19th century? he felt opportunities to provide nations are melted into a new guide us. populace has a good feeling tions, the mayhem jn Waco, the A few years ago, we were, for his family were better here. race of men, whose labors and That's our strength - our about where we live. Oklahoma City bombings, and so guests ht the silver wedding posterity will one day cause inheritance from our ancestors; If you live.long enough, you on. Time and again, though, we, anniversary of friends from Owing his allegiance great changes in the world." our legacy to our descendants. can develop a perspective about as a nation, have struggled to India. They came here in the . My father never stopped loving The global roles we have Historian and author Virginia things like this. We recall that achieve justice, and when it is 1960s with $8; that was all the- his native Canada, but he quick played in the 20th century alone, Bailey Parker has a bachelor's patriotism hit an all-time low not served, we demand changes. money with which they were ly learned to love the U.S., as right down to our present inter degree in history and a master's during the Viet Nam War. legally allowed to leave. They well. He was adamant that, vention with NATO in Kosovo, degree in historic preservation. Flags were hardly displayed, Interesting concept worked hard and assisted their since this country was providing bear out his vision of 200 years She lives in Canton Township. 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Restrictions may apply . ..".'• 'r/s/^lfrso/Y ¥t Mail Copy To,-OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS • 36251 Schoolcraft, Uvonla 48150 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICH VICULIN (734) 953-2069 FOR CHURCH PAGE CHANGES, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE SHERIDAN/JEAN ETHERINGTON (734) 953-2t60,THE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH TRINITY 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor 734-525-3664 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor PRESBYTERIAN — Two locations to serve you ~ MS WARD Sunday School .10:00 A.M. - • • • f«*{rfrirftuty CHRISTIAN EVANGEllCAL SCIENCE £VANCatCAL tUTHERAN CHUItCH IN A^RIO* GQNrtNANf First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth 1100 W.Ann ArborTral Ptj-nwutJvMI FAITH COVENANT CHURCH Surxiijf Serv ice 10 30 i n Timothy Lutheran Church 14 Miie Read and Drake, FarrrvingtonHills' Sunday S< (vool 10-30* m 8820 Wayne Rd. . Vs'ed EvrmngTeHiircoy M-turg7 JOjvm (Between Ann Arbor Trait 8 Joy Road) (248)661-9191 Rejdrifl R . v. •-* . - **-/*• ASSEMBLIES Of COD ijiiitii^r NARDIN PARK UNITED Reformed - Adhering to the ^< METHODIST CHURCH Westrrurtstcr Confession of Falih 298S7 West Eleven Mil'e Road •Just WcslofMlddlcbcli Building HeMy families..,'' Brightmoor Tabernacle Presbyterian Free Church 248-474-8860 30025 Curtis Ave!,. Livonia 48154. r^ Farmlngton Hills $)30 A.m. - CMUAI Worship^ Assemblies of God • CaMn C. Rati, pjwtor oft Mtdtiiebefi between Six aM Svvvii Mis I p:0O &m.- Tradhtonjsl -Worship Sunday Services - 11 art> arid 7 pm • 26555 Franklin Rd, Southfwld, Mt 1-696 & Telegraph • West of Holiday Inn • 248/J52-6200' "Saturday at the Park" : Dynamic Youth rk Children's Prdgritms Wednesday Bible Study - 7pm 8.45 Family Sunday School Hour • Wednesday 7 00 pm "Family Night* Contemporary Worship Fastor • Kenneth Mocleod - td 313-421« 0780 '••'• Adult EciucAtJon ..': Saturday at 6:30 p;m. :; • Ch!kl-CAre Tr pvjdcd 10:00 AM - A God Who Is Committed to You! fiitofs: Df. De*n Wymp. Rcy. Tony* Ar^K^ Sunday Worship at9;'15 and 11 a.m. ,— —Pastor-Andy Bernard _ m/ R4v J«n*B»fqul»t [ ,/'i: \ 1.-..M. -.,,1 d.t 1. •• • v.. ( „ t.: 24-Hour Prayer lint 248-^2-6205 Rtv.flc*trtBou9ri Mr. Ii*»tvln RwkUt 4» (734)453 5280 4|l|f* Agape Family Wofship Center NEWBURG UNITED WW M ntAcncAi CHUHCHON nfe^pw METHODIST 45051 QiMn7teA,Otti, M! 48188 CHURCH JL ,&t**&?#*a4 (734)394-0357 36500 Ann Arbor Trail NATIVITY WfTCD CHURCH Of CHRIST btitween Wayne A Newburgh Rd3. \ United Methodist Church Yep! We're . »435 Hsnry Ruff at Wstt Chicago. . New Service Times 42S-0149 Ltvonl* Mt90 • 421-540« 10000 Bwch p»ly, flfldford Rsv. Doo»W L lpf*frn*rv Pastor Sunday WooMp S*itvk«s - 8KK) and 10:00 a.m. Worship Services 4 Sunday .School Between Plymouth and W. C/»fc»po still Open.: *1SA**Ct*M Wtdiwday - FawWy My>t • 7.^00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. ... Bob & Diana Goudle, Co-Pastors . .Iti'it In case you vyefe 10:J0l.m.Wor»WpSwvtM . 311-&37-3170 , . wri'Toutf) Ci«**«« "Learning Liberty's wondering we're still open • Nvrs«ry C*1 /4v»>i*c/<9 •' Agap^ Christian Academy - K through i 2 -AhrCorrdinonpft Snitrttmry -WELCOME- r and eager toinect you. Go lessons" SUMMERWORSHIP -,...) ahead, stop by this SIIIV Rev.ThomasO. Badley, preachlncj 10:00 s.m. day. You'll he glad you did. FULL GOSPEL CHURCH LeRrnlngCetilcrtA •' OP PLYMOUTH Contemporary Worship Service Contlnonlal Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 291 U. SPRING ST. Tuesday $:30 p.m. Tri-city christian center . 2 6'co<>*H c» Ms-'n - 2 BK-M t MMMitaiiMIII mmmmm •"»»"«^1^»" ' i •% The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY .1,19199 rB? REUGIOUS NEWS Listings for the Religious News p;rn. tion, beginning with a 10:30 a.m. Town Square. .-Should'be submitted In writing SINGLE PUCE freedom serviceoutsideatthe The musical, written by Matt no later than noon Friday for the Barbara Waltry and Mary Ann church, 33445 Warren Road, Tullos, takes place'in two dimen next Thursday's issue. They can Mercieca will talk about stalking Westland. There also wijl be a sions: one earthly and one •';• be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, and personal protection orders at barbecue at 12:30 p.m., followed demonic. Livonia 48150, or by fax at Single Place Presents at 7:30 by-volleyball, horseshoes and The earthly setting is The (734) 591-7279. for more infor p.m. Thursday, June 24, at the moonwalk at 1:30 p.m. For more Holy Land, the demonic setting mation, call(734) 953-2131. First Presbyterian Church, 200 .information, call (734) 458-7301. is referred to throughout the NCWHEADCR* E. Main St., NorthviHe. The 'ON MAIN STREET' musical as the Demon World. . At its recent annual business Open Forum will feature "The Former president Jimmy It is the interplay of these two meeting, members of the First , Book of Questions" with facilita Carter'will address the impor realms that creates the tension ^Church of Christ, Scientist, Ply tor Tony Valenti. There is a $4 tance x>f exercising faith and. for which the characters (the mem- \ mouthi.>largaret Welcher , per person charge. For more giveness in daily life as he joins bers of the Westcastle (Church \ -Dendler was elected first reader information, call Single Place host Dr. Dale Meyer in a special Youth Group) must face, with s and Roger Reisdorf second read Ministries at (248) 349-0911. episode of the weekly television opportunities to choose right er. They replace retiring readers NEW BEGINNINGS from wrong. talk show, "On Main Streeet." For more information, call the •Steven Rea and Julia Herrmann New Beginnings, a grief sup The episode will feature a dis - As first reader, Dendler will church at (734} 721-4801. port group, will have a meeting cussion of Carter's writings in RUMMAGE SALE also conduct the Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday, July I, at St. his best-selling book, "Living evening meetings which include St. James Presbyterian Matthew's United Methodist Faith." A renowned speaker, Church will have a rummage voluntary sharing of testimonies Church, 30900 W. Six Mile,, east author, diplomat and humani of God's healing powers by mem . sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July of Merriman, Livonia. The pro tarian, Carter will explain the 9, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, bers if the congregation. gram is for people suffering as intricate role faith and forgive While Christian churches usu J.uly 10, at the church, 25350 W. the result of the death of a loved ness have played in his personal Six Mile Road, Reklford. For Freedom Celebration: The Steelersfrom Nashville, ally have the Bible explained to one. There are no fees. Anyone and political experiences. them by their minister, Mary more information, call (313) 534- Tenn., will present a gospel concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, may attend any or all sessions as The show will air locally at 4 7730. July 4, as part of a Freedom Celebration at the Ply Baker Eddy's "Science and they feel the need. For more p.m. Monday, July 5, on cable Health with Key to the Scrip information, call the church channel 5 in Livonia; FLEA MARKET mouth Church of the Nazarene, 45801 AnnArbor tures" serves that explanatory office at (734) 422-6038, Marilyn STAINED GLASS Vendors are needed for a flea Road, Plymouth. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. purpose in Christian Science Wilkinson at (248) 380-7903, or Stained Glass, a senior high market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur with the musical, "Freedom Isn't Free." Tlie musical is churches, day, Jiily 10, at'Good Shepherd Rosemary Kline at (734) 462- singing group of the Church df Reformed Church, Wayne at open to the public, and all veterans will be honored First Church of Christ, Scien 3770. Christ (Disciples of Christ) will with a presentation and special gift. The service will be tist, is at 1100 W. Ann Arbor' Hunter roads, Westland. Space FOURTH Of JULY present the musical, Truth costs $20. Applications are avail followed by a dinner and pig roast on the church Trail, Plymouth.. Sunday ser The Warren Road Light and Slayers," at 7:30 p.m. Wednes vices begin at 10!30 a.m.; able by calling Ray or Jackie grounds, and the concert. For more information, call Life Free Methodist Church will day, July 7, at the First United Gagnon at (734) 722-7225. Wednesday meetings are at 7:30 have a Fourth of July celebra Methodist Church of Waym>, 3 the church at (734) 453-1525. T VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS Listings for vacation Bible ronment for young people in first through.sixth-graders will par There will be stories and music, ing, mountain biking, snow shoe will have "its vacation Bible schools, should be submitted in through the 12th grades. There ticipate in Bible dramas, crafts, games and crafts for children ing and white water rafting. For school. Veggie Town', 9.:30 a.m. to ^writing no later than noon Friday will be games, prizes, stories, nightly refreshments and a clos age 3 through those entering the more information, call the noon July 12-16 at the church, '*;, •'• for the next Thursday's issue. refreshments and teaching from ing program at 7 p.m. July 1.6. sixth-grade. Children also learn- church at (734) 728-4549. 27475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, v^ \ they can be mailed to 36251 the Bible every evening/Neigh Children can experience the the trade of Christian service. ..- ST. MATTHEW U.M Children between the ages of 4- -*• XSofioolcraft* Livonia 48150, or borhood Bible Time, teaches chil adventures of rock climbing, For registration information, call St. Matthew United Methodist 10 will have fun with their jbyjfex at (734) 591,7279. For dren to-honor their homes, their wind surfing, mountain biking the church at (734) 422-0149. Church will have its vacation . favorite "Veggie Tales" charac tffwe information, call (734) country and God. For more infor and snow shoeing. For more FAIR HAVEN BAPTIST Bible school; Treasure Hunt ters. During the school; a free :953-2131. mation, call the church at (734) information, call the church Fair Haven Baptist Church will Bible Adventure,* 9:30 a.m. to will offering will be taken for the benefit of the Penrkkton Center JMACEBAFTOT 425-6215. office at (734)427-8743., have its vacation Bible school, 12:30 p.m. July 12-15 at the Grace Baptist Church will host CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWBURG UNITED METHODIST The Ultimate Adventure with church, 30900 Six Mile. Livonia. for Blind Children. A donation of its annual Super Summer Youth Livonia Church of Christ will Newburg United Methodist Jes*us," 7-9 p.m. July 12-17 at The cost is $5 per child up to a §7.50 per child (,witha $15 flat 'Activity, sponsored by Neighbor have its vacation Bible school, Church invites children to join the church, 34850 Marquette, maximum of $15 per family. For rate for families with more than hood Bible Time, 6-9 p.m. July The Ultimate Adventure with its construction crew for "Under Westland. Children in the first more information, call the one child) is requested. Registra 1116 at the church, 28440 Lyn- Jesus," 7-9 p.m. July 12-16 at Construction" vacation Bible through sixth grades will visit a church at (734) 422-6038. tion ends July 9. For more infor ?~3on^Livonia. The program will the church, 15431 Merriman school July 12-16 at the church, different site each day. There ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN mation, or to register, call the ; v'- «ffer a safe, fun, exciting «nvi- Road, Livonia. 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The Observer & Eccentric/r THURSDAY JULY 1,1999 Tent Troupe, the only travel-- "TentTroupe Tales," will begin a and the MW/Jle East. family living room where snakes Springs, Md. In addition to per terrible - the troupe's day starts •'i»j{ tent theater in America, will 2 p.m. and feature a variety of The evening performance at 8 are collected, ballet steps are forming, members dp all of the at 5 am; - and the pay is noth make a one-day visit to Holy favorite folk tales, stories and- p.m. will feature the Pulitzer practiced, xylophones are played setup work and sleep on cots ing, there are more applicants •Crass Lutheran Church, 30650 songs from around the world. Prize winning comedy, "You and meals are eaten. each night. They raise two-thirds for the troupe'then there are . i. Six Mile Road, Livonia, onTues-' Pfe-show activities will start at Can't Take It With You." The This is the 29th season for oLthe money needed for the trip, openings. .' - * day, July 6. . .1-:45 p.m. play is light, comic and enter Tent Troupe, a group of 31 high before they begin; and the rest For more information, about Tlie trpiipe will give two per The matinee, for preschoolers taining, but in a time of family school performers from St. Luke comes from frfee-will offerings. the performances, call the formances under the big top. The through elementary:aged chil values, it shows love, mutual Lutheran Church in Silver And'even though the hours'are vchurch at (734) 427-1414, - pevfonnances are free, however, dren, will include music, dance, respect, understanding and con a free-will offering will be accept pantomime and audience partici cern for family members. ed at intermissiPn time.' pation with stories from India, The play, which appeals to the . 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When the 1999 Observer & Eccentric OSSERVER & ECCENTRIC ; (Union Lake), 79; 3; ArxJy/Kunfcz (Livonia), 80; 4.- "You'can get a six or an eight real Five Observerland players have Golf Tournament was reduced to a one- MEN/S GOLf TOURNAMENT RESULTS Pat}!Colucci'(Uv*nra)',-'81|-5. fred Emory, 83; Chris; easy if you don't hit your shot," he said. been selected to compote for the East day event, -Anif"- . wike of Farming- June 26 «d WJilipertngWiHows Ho!iman,-83; 800 yi«aop/.83; 8, Fred GuncJerson, "I just wanted to keep one in play," squad in the 19th annual Michigan ton Hills WdS the main beneficiary. : 86; Mike Srn3l), 86:10. Don KoWin, 88; .Loy La>, Ponke, who is employed as a bar High School Football Coaches Associ " The second day of competition was •rerrtlos,.88.-.1.21:03¾^ Scheuer,-89; 13. Bill• Rice,. tender at Bullwinkle's Bar and Grill in 1 CHAMPION^HfP FUOMT > ation'All-Star Game Saturday, July rained out Sunday, making POnke, who 90; 14. Craig Wehasil, -9¾ Ken Shively,91;:19.' 1. Ancjr^wPonke (farminglor) >1iii5}. 74: 2, i$ff' Redford, has a work schedule that suits 31 at Spartan Stadium in East Lans was leading after 18 holes Saturday, Robert ffrr.endorf, &2; 17-Wayne Bonus, 94.- Peti (WesllarKf}, 75^ 3/Chrls Kiehler (Livonia), 76; his golf game. He. can play golf during ing. the Championship Flight winner. . Tl«bre*fi*r: T^ere was a playoff.betWeen Barker •Sieve Pcfike (Far'mingtohH'ills), 76: Chris Zbanek the day before he goes to work in the Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. The 40-year-old Ponke shot 74 the •frrfCoro^s for first place Wednesday'•evening/ . evening. first day at Whispering Willows Golf (facmingtori Hiii.s), 76; fr.Mike Obtaln'ski;,;??: 7. : •":'.; SECONDrijcwt; "It gives me the opportunity to keep Heading the list is Nick Brzezinski, Course in Livonia and won the tourna Alan MCnzies* 79: 8. Kevin Furlong 60; Robert a 6-4, 24'5-.pound tight end who iohn$on, 80; lCvKercKJisi, 91; CharRornegay, 81; .-i> /im'Newsotn (Westland), 86; 2; Dave Mack playing golf," he said- "I'll play nine ment by one stroke over Westland's holes a day, 18 on Thursdays. I tiy to helped Redford Catholic Central to a JeffPett. •Alex McLuckl'e; 81; Mark Stefanick, 81; Jerry (Uyonia),' .87; DonWorthington (Redford). 87; 4; 13-0 record and the state Class AA Thorhas,'81;;15. Paut Rys, 82: 16, Rick Wheeler, • ;8Vll C3mp>eli,;92;- 5\. Matthew.Jurosek, 94; 6; stay away from weekends, because it's Ponke's brother, Steve, was two so slow. The only time I play on week title, along with 6-1, 165-pound wide strokes back and tied for third place 83; I?!'Kevin Cavanaug'fi, 84; 18. Sci>U G'erm, 86; Dariny.Winegarden,' 96: 7VRoge{ Carver, 100; 8. ends is in tournaments/The whole receiver Ricky Bryant of state Class A with Chris Kiehler and Chris Zbanek. TonvHiggins. 86;20,.w;p. Worley,'8.7; 21. Doug ;MaUheVo/Ne''^:ip4;.T9m'SokoU>$ki|io4^ summer is geared around (golf)." champion Farmington Hills Harrison. Tkinda wanted to play, the second Harmaia. 88; 22* John Rad«siev,skl, 94. Deprdio, 107, Trebreakei; There Wa$ a playoff Ponke played baseball at Farmington Brzezinski is headed to Duke, while day, even though I won," Andrew F1RSTFUGHT between Mack and Worthingtoo for second ptec.e : High School and in Little League Bryant is ticketed for Ohio State. Ponke said. "I was ready to play, 1. Stepfien Barker (L'rvohia), 79; R. D^-'e Cordis 'Wednesday evenirig.'-• •.'•••'.'.•.' •*..' before that. He didn't take up golf until Other members of the East team believe me! I thought I would need to he was 23, He played softball, too, but include Redford Thurston's Scott- beat 74." He finished one stroke away from that course." got tired of that ;.-• Genprd, a 6-2, 210-pound linebacker- It was to Ponke's benefit in another being in a playoff for first place, shoot On the Nos. 11, 12 and 13 holes, it's fullback bound for Indiana; Westland way, too, because of the rainout. He "I wish I had started earlier, but-I ing 150 (74-76), He has played in the tempting to use the driver, he added, don't think I had the patience for golf John Glenn's Reggie Spearmon, a 5-8, had a 12:51 p.m. tee time in Howell for O&E tournament for the last 15 years, but Ponke prefers to play it safe and a Publinx tournament that afternoon. when I was younger/ he said. "You 180-pound tailback headed to Grand but this is the first time he has won. lay up on those holes, That event went as scheduled without have to be very patient in that game.? Valley State; and tfvonia Ponke, who considers Whispering. "Those are short par-4s," he said. weather being a factor. Ponke received a $170 gift certificate ClarenceviHe's Walter Ragland, a 6-1, Willows his home course, didn't think "You can get hirdies, hut you also can 195-pound two-way back who sparked "1 wouidVe made it either way," and trophy for winning; Pett received a it was going to happen for him this get double-bogeys real easily." the Trojans to a 7-3 record and their Ponke said, adding he would've been $120 gift certificate and trophy as the year either. > . Ponke managed to win despite a bad first-ever state Class CC playoff first off the tee early Sunday at Whis runner-up. Kiehler and Zbanek each day of putting. He three-putted three berth. ^ pering Willows. "I was there at 6 in the "My hrother was pushing right received $80 gift certificates. behind me," he said. "I thought I'd have holes, including the 18th. There was a playoff Wednesday, Tickets, $5 per person, can be morning, but I could see there was to catch him, because he was beating "I thought that was going to cost ordered through Jim Clawson, 21681 standing water on the practice green. I evening between Stephen Barker of me. At 15 he was plus-2, and 1 was me," he said. "I was thinking I'd have Thorofare, Grosse He, Mi. 48138. knew it was trouble." Livonia and R. Dale Cordes of Union already at plus-4. ,-. to win-it the next day. I didn't think I (Checks, along with a self-addressed Ponke, who went home and got a few Lake to determine the First Flight win stamped envelope, should be made extra hours of sleep before driving to "You just have to be patient on that had won it by any means." ner and runner-up. Jim Newsom of out to: MHSFCA.) Howell, was close to winning the O&E course. I only hit six drivers all day. If Ponke had to cite a key shot he Westland was the Second Flight cham tournament last year. You just have to respect the holes on made, it was his tee shot on No. 15, a pion. SC adds City cage star V Michael Williams, a 6-7 forward from Detroit City High, has commit ted to play next season for the School Itching to get back craft College men's basketball team/ according to coach Carlos Briggs. Wiliams averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds eh route to Class D All- State honors. Williams led the Bears anxious to the Class D state championship -g^urie- before lojsing to Muskegon BY RICHARD L. SHOOK . Western Michigan Christian, v' "\"-~!~.. S TAFV WRITER ^ _ .. __;. . B BASEBAUb '..': Williams, who p 1 ays for T.c am Mark Rutherford is getting the itch. Michigan AAU, 'recently captured; >.,',. - Not from the Nov. 20 uurgery la MVP honors in the Michigan High ing. ^^ich I've.heard.happens a lot tighten up his shoulder, "but from the School Basketball Coaches Associa once you've had shoulder surgeiy." desire to make up for time he feels is Rutherford had his shoulder surgery tion Class C-D All-Star Game held at passing him by. Fljnt Powers Catholic. : because of irritation he felt during the At the age of 24. season- Itwas examined and found to Williams joins three other SC Rutherford, a former standout at be loose. So he was sent to Dr. James ,r*»rniitc ineliiHina Trmv .Tnnr*»vsVi fl * 1 -, '*> -• *• • t. A„-) ,.- :_ r>; : i- - _. iiuuibni) ill uji muigiiuii L 1 1 «4 . 6-9 center from Plymouth Salem;, Michigan University, makes his second surgery'to tighten it up. Dwight vVindom, a tj-b swingmart start of the season Monday for Clear "In the long run," Rutherford said, "I from Dearborn Heights Robichaud; water of the high Class A Florida State would have torn my labrum if I had and Oak Park's Robert Brown, a 6-5 League. • kept throwing." transfer from Central Michigan Uni The same league Where he. made the The labrum is a small lubricating versity. • '.'•••;••'; Ail-Star team last season as he went 8- muscle in the shoulder. "Michael needs strength, but he's a 5 with a 2.65 ERA for the Philadelphia Spring traini-ng was a complete big man who can shoot the ball "and Phillies' farm teani. In 119 innings, Washing for Rutherford He missed all handle the ball very well — he's a covering 18 starts, 'Rutherford allowed of it.;, "• .•''"' :- ••: •wing player," said Briggs. 94 hits while striking out 70 and walk But when Philadelphia started its tiast season, Schoolcraft captured ing only 20.. extended spring training for rookies its first-ever Michigan Community In pro ball, if your innings, hits and and players.who would begin the year College,Athletic Association tourna strikeouts are all in the same neighbor in short-season ball after the draft, ment championship. hood, you're building'a nice house. * Rutherford began building up.the The Ocelots compiled a 26-5 overall But in pro ball, if you tread the same strength in his shoulder. record before being ousted ih-the step twice you're not making progress First came longrtoss, then throwing National Junior. College Athletic toward the top. .off the mound, then throwing up to 100 Ar.fTocintiori Region ,12 title game "I don't really agree with (pitching pitches per session off the mriund. the against Cincinnati State. '•'•:. in) Cleanser," the Eastern Michigan pitching batting practice and pitching right-hander said. "I've told them I've in extended spring training games. .already done all I can do in the Florida -3¼en came another minor setback— Penguins spring champs State League. a pulled hamstring muscle which put iTiuJacmgJiDysriighiaK^iwantto~ -him/out-of act ion for two weeks. —^- . The Arctic Poncl Penguins of Ply face the men in Double-A (at Reading): He returned to training for more mouth Township captured the Ban- That's the way. I feel. Work and then pitched two innings for , tarn AA Metro Spring Shootout Hock "Sure, they're going to get some hits Clearwater, followed by a five-inning ey League championship Saturday at off me here. But I still should domi start where he left with a 4-2 lead Detroit's City Sports Arena by beat nate: I feel I'm ready for the next step, (after registering four strikeouts, while ing Jackson, 6-3. PilOTO COlKIEs^ OP MtiLU-AD SERYK E-> INT. "They've told me they want at least allowing a homer and double). . three starts (hero), so they can see if ,l Chris Stevens, Adam Staber and On the mend; Livonia Churchill and Eastern Michigan University It Felt great," he said, 'i felt, like my my arm's going to bounce back. Ryan Wischmeyer each tallied two. product Mark Rutherford, who plays in the Phillies' minor league normal self. I was even throwing a cou- goals apiece for the winners. chain, is back throwing after undergoing shoulder surgery: "I've had a little bit of trouble in my Scoring a total of 28 goals in five elbow, but nothing" to stop my throw- Please see RUTHERFORD, C5 games, the .Penguins, also defeated the Westside Wildcats (1.0-1), Liv ingston (3-0)/:PlynK>uth(G-3) and St. Clair Shores (3-0).; v ; " ; in Other forwards include" .Nick 'Strauch, Josh Young, Ryan Branstori, Jon O'Neill, Jamey Messer and Mike HYBRA&EMONS ball coach Ron Vanderlinden, is 99 per Dugan. •• <[; , ";• S«)Kf8WKtlKK . . • • **, ^¾ * 0 m» »«*4 cent sure he'll be back in the nets for bempns^oo.homccomrh.nct . ; Members of, the defenjje, which nvirrvci his sophomore season at Ferris State allowed just seveivtotal goals, include . • With firant Fuhr soon headed For "unless something drastic happens.'' league, a Junior A circuit. (He attend Mike Tryna, Ryan .Droze, Tom retirement, the St. I^ouis Blues were iiti As a freshman he saw' limited play ed Redford Catholic (Central for three, Soulthrope, Justin Maedel and, the market for a future goaltender; ~ ing tune until lute in the season when years before graduating from Waterloo Patrick Clark. . : V And during the seventh round of Sat he donned the pads in a series against West High,) urday's National Hockey League draft Michigan State, including a .2-1 victory, Goftlteiiding was provided by Rob "1 spoke with a few scouts and 1 Was held at the Fleet Center in Boston, followed by a brief two-game stint in ; .Th'ommR and Mike Rini/ ' told by Centra! Scouting Services I was Liyonian Phil Osaer put on the Blues 'tiie-Central Collegiate Hockey League The Penguins'are coached, by Craig going to get drafted," said Osaer, who jersey and shook NHL Commissioner playoffs against Ohio State. O'Neill, Doug Wischmeyer and Don was the 13th goalie; taken and the first Gary Bettman's hand as the 203rd pick "I Inula tough go of it as an 18-ycar- Strauch.Tlieteanvmanager is Sandy by the Blues in two years', ul talked overall. • •.•;•". • old hoth'])hysically and mentally," Yates, Team supporters include Arc With a few'toa'm«, hi>t I don't evor "It waspnu of .the mo.it painful expo*, 0. ^MflMMMaftiN|AftMH^ttg|MtfMMiMiMMMMaaMaMgMHaa||H|riHni mm mmkmmumtmmm-wm mtmmm '.«'.••' ca(icpw) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 1,1909 • ' ' "• •' •' - '••••- -' '.,• -. '-' •••• • • r • • r ' ' • • I'l.i i • \iiifti lmJ*+mii' ALLOBSERVER TBALLTEAM 1st team There's something to be said than ever her senior season. Still, Eisner for being a target all year long 199» AU.-OBSERVER SOFTBALL •; • • A]iieSt'olt,>.,'Retd. Thurston '•'•'." led Canton's batters with a .418 batting and living to talk about it. :/"-;.fta5TTEAM ••-'V' ,. Sharpn Greer. Sr.. Loth, We'sttand . *::•: average and hit the only home run the MlrArea Chiefs had ail. season. Plymouth Canton's softball •-••;-:' outft*MM •,;;.:••••;-.':•; team entered the season as the She drove in a team-best 20 runs. Her- Gfetcfwn Hud*on, ST.; Pfy- Carlton "•'": • Kristin BfdwiK Sf.vFafrh'ngVWi '. ,-":.." total of 12 walks tied for second on the selection^ squad everyone else wanted to ; A1( Autr,- ST., fiprm/HAs Harrison /-Kelly Taylor, Soph:'. Fa.f.rn. Hills Harrison '••'".- team and she; struck out just once all : beat. ^ Gtitototn . ' ' DobWe ChriMensen, Sr.,fteoford Union :.• season- : And left it with a 30-4 record, Erfn Carson, it,. Farm^HHIs Mercy. :/ : >jQ^WBU MENTION ; Eisner also, stole 11 bases to rank which means few did. -. •, ~' Fw^jt QMAnMfi•'.. r.f Ferrnlngton'.:.tfic!a Krauie, Meghan •:' among the.team leaders' " In the fieJd, Eisner posted a .991 Gretchen Hudson Which is a credit to Coach Jim ' Ut Eisner, S*., l*ty.'"Cantw • O'Rear/' Angie luttrnan, HeatharM artin, V Jim Amold-Canton Arnold and his staff and is a pri Kim tiyingitbh; ,H«rtwn: Jenalte. Welling, , ? fielding percentage. She made just two Coach of the Year ? lymouth Canton Tera MorrttJ, Jr.", LivoniaFranklin! errors all season. mary reason the Chiefs' boss has Undsey Ernrriett, Kim'SpauliJlhg.,-Brittany . •• Eisner went 33-for-79 with 10 doubles been honored as Observerland Maxey; Leslie ScHcockj'Jtorth. Ffcrmlnfton: -. Sanwotna Crerts, jr.; Wfftstland Glenn f and three triples plus her home run. She Coach of the Year. Minna Hindo, Kfisty ReWjard?, KellyMcK-\: Sarjvio*** McCon>b,: So£h.4.N. Farmington also scored 15 times. ;eon, Kristina Colombo; Ifwirt'. Htfto J**rey: Canton surprised a few folks ' .Sara TrVssrtwy*', Sr,, Uv. LadywoQd *"." Her on-base percentage was .475 and in 1998 with a nice run at the ; Cam'o BrankleMcz.-'NiAeVre Naami; J»»tf--.- •'ouaWd«i-y;;'';:'. her slugging average w£s .630. state championship, reaching J fofW tinUyi: Kric,l.i Oprnfri'ed, Krist.ina Boyr^;'. Coach Jim Arnold noted Eisner "is a .MeflssaBrown.sr/,Piylqanion "'• " •Battle Creek but falling short of ton, EmilyW'ttiiarns, Cariy McManamoo; - Uue leader" who compiled a 4.00 grade : Kaiins Vitanii, Jr., Farm; Hills Harri&on • the title. ; Re#»rt'_Tktr»tw Stephanie. Monta^'anb; • point ..'••'.' average. '.• B«ky Mi«, .senior. Ply. Canton '.' This season, opponents were Julie GarbaciyCandaoe- Boyer; Garden • She was a team captain and also played Oanafaiyo, junior, Fafm.Hilis'Mercy : ; volleyball and tennis. shooting at the Chiefs all season Ctty: SiwaK l-e-/*is, Tiffany 8ako; RedtenJ. ;, •; • ' AtLaqf* \'V Tera Morrill, first baseman, Llv. long. St. Agatha: Jennifer Mooo'Ie; Oa'nielie ; Franklin: The left-handed junior baited And while Canton didn't dupli •\'•'•_. '•..Saran'Takwt , ST., GanfcnCrfy . .Kromhelmer; •• Sony a Vousia; Lutheran -. COACH Of Tftt YEAR /..-^ •/.-; .352 (38 for 108) with'four doubles and cate its tournament run of the Westtand: Katie Heiden;Stephanje Lynch./; a triple. ' .. ;' Jim Arnold, Ply.'Canton ';•;::"'-.''• season before, losing in the dis Sarah Maro<5y,> Liz linger;. Uvonla .: The Patriots' leadoff hitter also trict finals, it still concluded a SCCOJWTEAM ' ''?'•,."' Churtrt>Kl: Adrienne Doyie", Meghan.'Mi*5aH;'.: : v ; :v scored 23 runs with on on-base percent year which must be regarded as • -: ' PKrt*»r-' . :..;..' Llv9.nla"Frankiir»: Jaerti'e Uhden, Jeanette'/'• age of .465. She also stole 27 of 32 successful by most standards. '. Amarkia Sutton,'.Jr., Pry, Salem • Sertfand, Amy Sandricki Tara'M'uchp'w; bases. ' .' ;• V : All Ault ,Ertn Carson Liz Eisner ;. CstelMra.' tlyonla. SteVenSQhi; Katie King, .Jill.'. Defensively. Morrill had 226 putouts ....• Four of Arnold's players were Farm. Hills Harrison Farm, Hills Mercy Plymouth Canton All-Area selections— pitcher .';. Christy king, Spftfl.,'N.F3rTriington Shpal(off| LeAnne Schraufnagle", .Ca/iene . with 10 assists and 10 errors for a .959 Gretchen Hudson, first baseman •'••••.. Kri»sn Derwieb, $r.. Uv, Cnwchiil ; Kjjo.rsVr, Krr'sti Copr, Stephanie Ladd; fielding percentage. liiz Eisner plus outfielders . Kelfy Young', Sr.,Hv..Franklin.."• "•.;"•'". We»tlamd John Gfenn: Nikki Reisfngef, This season Morrill earned her eighth varsity letter overall and her third in . • St«{>rt8rte Crew$, Ft., Westland Glenn- . Abby Massey', Amanda Ross; W»yWev Melissa Brown and Rebecca softball. She has been selected tri-cap- Mernorial; Kara Kirk, Sarah' Moore; Livonia ' • Miz€_?- and formed the core of tain for next season. the%quad' which withstood the • Lauren Montafey, Soph,, F.H, Mercy- ClaranceviHe: RachaerKoetnke, Amy. : "Tera is an outstanding softball player assaults of opponents 30 times. Katie Ke«y, Soph., Pfy, $*l«m •:_;;.• Schirfrhan: Ptyrr+outh Canton: Jenny'Fisher, ; because she works hard, accepts feed "Early on Arnold recognized .Lauren Quartette, Soph.. N. Farmington Carrie' Kovach.evlch; Plymouth Salam: back, sets goals and "sees 'opportunity' ^tjiat a successful team must Christie Ktessei, Soph., Pry. Canton. 6av»'fl Aileh, Bea Ferguson,-Heather Son-,".'• as a chaiienge," Franklin coach Linda work even harder to remain sue-- • .Peutii McrWnih, Jr., Pfy,C«nton.•••.-. ntag; PrymouUiChHstiafl. Academy: Cry*- Jimenez said.^She is a first-class young tat Meirtt. Lisa iiaRcv?. SaraiiLdfian; •':'•• lady." .cessful and passed that along to Christine F<**s.'Jr.,~Lrv, Churchill ':' .his team. His seniors prodded Samantha Crews, Inflelder, Westland the underclassmen into main Glenn: The junior shortstop, a first-team taining the team work ethic, As a hitter, Hudson ranked second on was one of Harrison's top hitters this AII'WLAA selection, had a standout sea ^resulting in another fine season. the highly regarded Canton softball year, batting .372 with five doubles, son hitting :530 (44 for 83) with 10 team, posting a .413 batting average. four tn'pies, one home,run and 15 RBI. doubles, three triples, four homers and Introducing the 1999 All- She went 19-for-46 and drove in" 11 She also led the team with a .577 slug 25 RBI: Observer girls softball team. runs. Her on-base percentage was .427 ging percentage and scored 15 runs. Crews fanned only six times all year. Tera Morrill Samantha Crews Samantha McComb ; FIRST TEAM and her slugging average was .479. She* had a school-record 17 career "With 'Sam' you can always expect Livonia Franklin Westland John Glenn North Farmlngton • Gretchen Hudson, pitcher, Ply. Can All Ault, pitcher, F.H. Harrison: Ault doubles, in addition to a .341 batting something to happen offensively and ton: Hudson pitched for the Chiefs' var was Harrison's primary pitcher for four average and .462 slugging percentage. defensively." Glenn coach Karen Olack sity team for four seasons and made the years and capped an outstanding career "The first half of this year she put.us said. 'She would always start or contin All-State team in 1998. this season the by leading the Hawks to a 20-6 record on her back (and carried the team) ue something. She: was aggressive all right-hander allowed only 10. runs in 24 and a share of the WLAA Western Divi while everyone else was learning a new the time and you could always count on games, going undefeated in 15 deci sion title this year. position,' coach Mike Teachman said. her. • "' ; sions-. Her earned run average- was a Ault's record was 13^5 as a senior, "We were never behind by more;than "Defensively, Samantha has a wide mlniscule 0.49. with four of the losses occurring in extra two runs all year, and that had a lot to range, She's very consistent and hasa .Hudson worked-100 innings and innings. She had 122 strikeouts with do with our pitching. great arm. She made sortie great diving . struck out 134 batters, allowing just 36 only 11 walks (three intentional) in . "She had complete control on the Stops.;';''.' hits and walking only 12. She hit only 119,¾ innings. Her earned run average.' mound, but her fielding was overlooked. Crews was also voted All-District in qrje batter and threw only.two wild was an impressive 0.82. She was good on trie bunt; very seldom Division U' did anyone/hit one her. And she did a pitches. During her career, she pitched 481V Samantha 'McComb, |nfl«tder, N. nice job at second, base (when she was- As a fielder, Hudson posted a nifty innings and had a 42-29 record, 414 Farmlngton: McComb starred at short- n'tpitching). .968 percentage. She made two errors strikeouts, 201 walks and a 1.48 ERA. stbp for the second year iA a row arid and had 29 assists. Ault could swing the bat, too. She •Ali was our leading power hitter. She was a key contributor at the plate for has a tremendous'ry quick bal, and she!s : ttie Raiders. ' ' . , :' •••* realty strong, for a girl who doesn't took She batted .453 with 43 hits/which WAYNETCOUNTY COMMISSiON -_.. :..„ _sUong.*_ ; .-_ .„;..' „ !_'•.• '' _' '•_••'• • included' eight doubles, three triples and Sara Thlesmeyer Melissa" Brown Katina Vltants ; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Erin Carson, catcher KHrMefcyTTFie" "fiveKo"me~Tuns-.-She-8lso-r»d-37 RJ3l3od_ Ali-Cathalic backstop played-a major scored. 40 runs. She was on base .67 th/6TTra-tadywoo&- - : ^J^m^yjUiCaflton Farm. HlHs Harrison The Wayne County Commission will hold a public hearing to corisider: role in the Marlins reaching the league percent of the time. -•',.' "1; An ordinance to aiiiend Seetion 2 of the Airport Ordinance, being championship game" and winning a dis With the glove, McComb had a .957. Ordinance No. $1-466, to establish the Airport as a department of trict title for the second year in a row. • fielding percentage/62 putouts and 95 . county guvenitiienit mm w auiciiu ucviiun 3 yi tiiC i»irpcrt ^;\.;r.c;r.;rc cz Ccrc~t bs'icd • <*ft2 v'',h KC* Htc >n- accictfi • ' -. < amended by Ordinance No, 91-892 tp eatablisli tIie;.divi5ions of Airport 119 chances; her-extra^base hits ir.clud "She's the ultimate player, a coach's '. adrhLriisfration, and to except the directors and assistant directors uf eo tour aouoies ana tnree triples-. 5ac- UlCdlll, s-iuiiii Cuduli uoic.ui'uuorvcr divisions from the Classified Service. (99:66-012) tiog second in the order, Carson was on said. "She leads by example and she 2. An ordinance to amend thfr Wayne County Code to create and establish base 61 percent of the time, scored 30 can be a Division I softball player; I have I the ppwera and duties of a Department of Jobs and Economic runs and had 11 RBI. .'.'.' . - no .doubt in my mind; She has the • •'•.-. Development and its divisions, and to except division and assistant Defensively, she threw out' 27 of 33!. strength, size, power and arm; she's a : I division directory from the Classified Service. (99-66-013) " • ruriners attempting to steal, and she very heads-up ballplayer. . -. '3, An ordinance to amend the Wayne County Code to create and establish had 28 assists,'six errors and a .974 "She's-the kind of player you can < the powers- and duties of a Department of Environment and its divisions, 'fielding percentage. .build a team around. She had very good and to except division and assistant division directors from the *£(in is a coach's dream; she's toughs numbers, last ye'ar/ and all she'did was '> Classified Service. (99r66-014) .'•. competitive, a coach's p)ayer,* coach. l.mprbye.on those numbers. I'm looking ". 4^ An ordinance to amend the Wayne County Code to create and establish Jack Falvo said, recalling a game last forward to two more years of her anchor- " 'the powers arid duties of a Department o( Comniuhity Justice and its year when Carson was hit on the hand ingTTTy^fefense and offense."' . ' divisions, and to except division and assistant division directors from the by consecutive pitches-while catching. •'• Sara fhlesmeyer, Infieider,' Uv> lady- < Classified Service (99-66-015) "I sad, 'Erin, I'm going to take you Wood: the senior Is.headed to play next • Becky Mize Dana Falvo Sarah Talbot •5, An ordinance to amend the Wayne County Code to create and establish out We ha\e a lead and there are.only season for Eastern Michigan University. Plymouth Canton Farm. Hills Mercy Garden City the pov\ era and duties of a Department of Information Technology and two outs lett,' and she said, 'No, yGu're .. In 32 gam^s, thethircl baseman-short- its divisions, and to except division and assistant division directors from not' ':.'"•.'• stc-p batted, :450 (45 for 100) with 26 (,874 fielding percentage). ' ,401 and her orvbase percehtagfc .437, Classified Service (99 66-016) "She's e\erything a coach could "ask runs and 32 RBI..She fahned only nine. "Sara is a legitimate' player, and has good /or. someone second in the batting The hearing will be held; for. I tell my assistant coaches 'Enjoy it ..t.fm'esi';-- -.'•''•'• •:' .•':'-:;••.•.'••', been our, most solid and consistent per- order. Brown"went 26-for-71 and walked Thursday, July 1, lyya - 10.00 a m. because we oniy nave ner for one tiTO/e > Otfier offensive stst'istics inciuda fvrmer- ~i year,' Lsdywood co- 12 times Fc:j.' cf h?r hits, went f-i.' C!CL; Wayne County Community College bles and she. drove in 17 runs,-second year ' ;,;:' ., slugging percentage (,700) and on-base tuiek said, "•;•_- •.",:;• Downriver Campus, Multipurpose Room (E126) LU Eisner, first base, Ply. Canton; (.517). She also .swiped six:of seven ;Mel|ssa Br&wn, "outfielder, ply; Can on the team to cleanup hitter Eisner. 21000 Northline Road,Taylor, Michigan Eisner v;as the Chiefs' b.g hitter the fast 'bases.; --' ._•:' <,'..;-';.•. '- ton: Brown was the center fielder for the Brown scored 22 runs and had five ! Copies of the proposed resolution may be reviewed at the Commission coup'e of seasons and because of that Defensively, Thie.s'meyer Had 97 Chiefs, hitting .366. '•'.,".•'-. sacrifice hits while leading the team : 'Clerk's Office, 406 Wayne County Building, 600 Randolph, Detroit 48226. opponents pitched her more carefully .assists, and 55 putouts with 22 errbrs Defen'sivety,- sne didn't ma'Ke an "error with 24 stolen bases. : '."'. \ * ! 1313) 224-0903 all season, recording 20 putouts and Katina VHanls, outfielder, F.H. Karri- ! I\it\<»i Julj 1 1S99 getting thre^e assists. ;1; .;' DETROIT SHOCK Offensively, r^er slugging average was •••:': Please see ALL-AREA, C3 FAMILY NIGHTS v> l-SWSt^ r>S20* TICKETS % FAMILY/| S VINYL SIDING o HOT 006$ # 1 WOLVERINE VYTEC o SODAS : NIGHTS 4 otlATS : WHnt WHfTl Double INCLUDii $30» Doubje_4 Of 5 •soma to tritium BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING 38 per -48¾ Si 50 YEAR WARRANTY iM.irkiiHJailieMSfM.VS.i.A; SPARKS ||:,> Uqensed fg"*f fi-Ari/ ,. Masler.Plumber ' . u RCCFING GUTTER 1,UIL *t\n~tK • PRECAMC awe WITH 0M1UU. : •-Ceramic Tito m SHINGLES I M Qu«Jky H««vy c J e OtUISCHtiFRWMSCS "ttANC T?C * ? instated\. ••'. : : 3 ITk'C nMflsr Z4>50 (STARTS AT44SPM) - *-Otrattty Materia Is — ;5yt ^kMtliu nrfMpft*^ WW mtM **wv* The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 (tCPW)C3 ning s tame in pair from page CI The Plymouth Lightning had the Livonia Lasers' Muchow took the loss despite allowing just one hit number Tuesday. herself, a fifth-inning single by Mandy Bilkie. She Summer Hockey League, The numbers in the first game were 5-1 while the walked seven, however, and struck out four. m^***im*tite ***& * MI *«m per. second contest figures were 3-0 as the Lasers swept a • LANCERS tt-ia.-THYNDCT i-3: The Livonia lancers took cere That's a fun league and actually playing in it Incredible Girls Fastpitch Softball League double- of the Thunder behind the thunderous hitting of Ann Marie t^*'f(j$t$§j|^ Btefcbr and I was juct is a blast," he aakL *lf« pure enjoyment, a good * header from the Lightning. ' Starasintch.arxJPatty Kotinski. t »W»*yjMt tt&* Qtyr t*M Iwn^k the deal and pretty good competitka.'' Amanda Sutton scattered three hits, struck out Shelly Mpross doled o<4 two hits in the first game, striking out yniltfpff p^il H8> ft» Wwn. The average age The Blues, meanwhile, retain the rights to four and walking only one in the five innings she pitched. four and walked one in six innings of the first game ; StarasJnicb. and Kolin&ki fed the hitting attecK with a single. <* o«r MAk w^au ypp*. Osaer throughout his collegiate career and the -at Livonia Franklin's field. triple and three B8I. plus a double and two RBr, respectively. Ke%' "1 w*# fifing bMtt*l«d coming over from following two seasons after he turns prd. Tara Muchow took the loss despite fanning 11 over Toner and Courtney wilmering each had a hit and an RBI for. the «rer being in awe Meanwhile, backup Blues goaltender Roman six innings. She also walked just one and hit two bat Lancers. » ; «f imamttfe>ft&0*a «nd Michigan State. It Turek is also in the midst of negotiating a con ters for the Lasers (0-2). Dawn Rani pitched the second game win for the Lancers, surviv- • _ iraiagprowM.** tract with St Louis. Keratin Marshall had two hits and drove in a run ing eight walks by striking out five and allowing just two hits over §•§*, irt*ptan*d 1* this y*ar> ig expected to Two or three years down the road may be my for the Lasers while Dawn Allen's two-run Birtgle in six innings in the 13-3 victory. the fifth was the big blow for the Lightning. .Kotinskl paced hitters with two hits and an RBI while batUa fin- tKa ttarilnf job oext season with time," Osaer said, "But for now 1*11 have to see Starasinich contributed a triple and 2 R8i. Cathy Day. had 8 hit 0 In the second game, Liz Dekarske allowed just one VijjceOwwEL how things happen in my college career. and drove in a run for the Lancers. "Via* i* aa enaUent goali©, but at wont it's hit — a Jamie Linden triple in the first ^- but kept Catcher Stephanie Salinas- threw out five wouid-be base steal a aagMftte'vpat,* Osaer aaid. "My coach (Bob her from reaching the plate. She struck out 10 and ers in the two games. Rebecca Marello and Becky Debelifo had a Whalers Zepp, Surma drafted walked one in her seven innings uf work. DaaiaW said welj probably split the time down The Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey base hit each. The Lancers now ha Mike O'Keefe went the distance in goal for .the Wolver Broncos the victory. r ines. Field also had two assists, while Joe Jones.' Jame Crank HUNDREDS Of STYLES • BULLDOGS 6, BRONCOS 2: St. Louis Blues seventh and Nick Smyth had the other Bronco goals, AVAILABLE round draft, choice Phil Osaer made 25 saves Monday to Goattenders Will Hamek'and Rick Marnon combined for AT FANTASTIC lead the Bulldogs past the Broncos at the Plymouth Cul the victory. PRICES! tural Center. \ . ' Tad Patterson led,the Wildcats with a pair of goals, Osaer, who just, completed his:freshrrian year at Ferris while Jeremy Motz andKevin Bushey tallied the.other two. MICHEUIU F YOKOHAMA GOOD/YEAR State, went all the way in the nets. 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PGA professionals, range balls, ment the team's first^place Canton Parks and Recreation standing in the. Major Youth Soc minors Monday by the Toronto In 44 innings, Davey struck Westland's Evan Chall, who Services is sponsoring a series of T-nhirt and certificate of comple Blue Jays. out 42 batters and walked 46. will be a junior this fall at Livo golf lessons for youths ages 7^18 tion. ; • cer LeagueE8pring and fall sea Davey, in his rookie season Opponents were batting .241 off nia Churchill, shot a sizzling 72, on Wednesdays July 14-21 and YOUTH SOCCER CHAMPIONS sons. with the Blue Jays, was sent hini.. but settled for a fifth place tie in Thursdays July 15-22 at the The Vardar HI Under-11 boys Coached by Les Neal, team t down so starter Chris Carpenter the Boys 1648 age division Mon members include:Gairy Basin, JUNJOKQOLFNVOTS Pheasant Run Golf Course prac soccer team won three tourna Matthew Sczepanski, David could be activated from the dis •Livonia Stevenson incoming day in the Power-Bilt event in tice facility. ments during the spring season, abled list. Bay City. ;_" ;•• Anders6n, Pranav Lbhitsa, Mike sophomore Scott Wolfe fifed a 73 Registration runs through Fri including the Avon Lake Rosenbergh, Jake Gordon, Davey was doing a good job in to tie for first-place honors in the Jim Chestnut of Grand Blanc day, July 9 at Canton Parks and Father's Day Invitational Tour Zachary Reyes, B.J. Still, Jesse relief for Toronto but the fact he Boys 14-16 age division in a field took medalist honors with a 68 Recreation Services, 46000 Sum nament, which \ya3 most recent. Henderson, Eric James, John had options and was lower on of 51 players at Power-Bilt followed by Dominic Vitale, mit Parkway ."Canton. Vardar also captured the Flori Schaefor, Pete Leonhard, Philip the seniority list undoubtedly Junior Tour tournament Monday Commerce Township, 69; There is no residency requircr da Countryside International Lawrence, Mike Palmieri and were a factor in bis demotion. at the 6,600-yard Bay City Coun Andrew Klein; Bloo.mfield Hills, ment. Soc,cer Tournament in April and Scott Wlosek. He had a 4.70 ERA in 29 try Club. 70; Nigel Ajwryliw, Muskegon, . Classes will be divided by age the 'USA Continental Alliance Guest players for the Father's appearances, an ERA typically Wolfe was awarded second 71; Chall and Larry Sterling of groups and by skill levels within Cup Tournament in Erie, Pa. Day Tourney included Ian Krispin, Andy' Chun, Brian Chandler and Danny Pichler. YOUTH SOCCER RUNNER-UP The Livonia Rockets, an under-15 boys team, recently fin ished second in the Solstice Summer Soccer Tournament in Traverse City, falling to T.C. AUiance, 4-0, in the under-18 divisidh. Members of the Rockets include: Mikel Fa echini, Michael -Forbes, Kevin King, Jr., Gregory Lappe^ito., Eric Long, Ethan Lube, Christopher Mazzarn, Derek Mireles, Kevin Mireles, Matt Nelson, Austin Pernia, John Petrosky, Andrew.Thomp son, Brian Zeni and goalkeeper Erik Maillard. 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The Wolves started tourpey piay wilfc a ' are tied for first place in the Jason Popham (Grand Rapids On June 22, Livdnia Travel 15 fell to the The R«in« had « 5-1 record, losing in the 16-5 mercy rule win over the N«w Lenax Adray Metro Baseball Associa Junior Colloge) Was the winning Detroit Police Athletic League at Furd championship game to the Saline Hornet*, (111.) Hawka as Teby MfttcbaJM* we* ti>*, tion, at least m terms of points, pitcher, throwing a two-hitter. FwW,5-3. 11-8. Four of the five Rams' wins ended by winning pitcher. despHc losing their last two Joel Halliday (Redford Union) On June 21, Livonia Travel 15 scored a .Alex Cowert wae the winner in the sec games. . mercy rule. Their five wins came by a com collected both of the Rams' hits. 12-2 win oyer host Dearborn Heights bined score of 64-11, ond game for WaCo in a 14-3 mercy rule The Rams fell to 10-9 with a 3- Annapolis as pitcher Eddie Com raised his victory over Lake Zurich (HI.) Lightning. Casey Johnson scored the Members of the team include Jonathon 0 loss on Sunday to Livonia Rams' lone run in the seventh record to' 3-0 on the year with the win over Anthony Savon* and Matchulat com Adray, the circuit's surprise Cervenak, Drew Davenport, Jonathon without the benefit of a hit Two Annapolis. bined on the pitching victory in a 10-9 tri team. The loss came two days Leading hitters for Livonia Travel 15 in Falvo (Farmington Hill*), Sean Falvo (Red: umph over Team IliinoU, white J J. Pierce, after the Rams lost a 5-1 deci walks, an error and a hit batter ford£~Dwayne Henderson,- Brandon Mali^ accounted for the run. the two games included Billy Marsack, 4- William Lewi* and Grant Lawrence com sion to Livonia Decision Consul for-8 with three RBI; J.T. Haellerraan, 5- nowski (Farmington Hills), Steve McCol- bined to hurl the Wolves past the Danville tants Inc. Troy Bergman (Michigan lum (Farmington Hills), Evan Morris State) and Rick Goulet (MSU) Jbr-9 with one RBI; Jake Viane, 2-for-6- Flames, 17-3. The Rams have 18 points, the (Farmington Hills), Nick Plinka (Redford); WaCo was eliminated by McDonald'* in had two hits each for pCI. with three RBI; Jeff Niemiec, 3-for-5"with same as second-place DCI, which two RBI and Steve Celeskey, 2-for-5 with Ross Taehjian (Farmington Hills), Tom the semifinals, 10-8. has played four fewer games to Adray's Joe DeLisie threw a an RBI. Whiting (Farmington Hills) and Ben Top hitters during the weekend inriml<|d date (8-5-2). Adray is 7.-12 (14 one-hitter in the 3-0 win over the Marsack attends Livonia Stev-eaaoa, while Vaughn (Flviacuth Towmshijtfr^—: - Nathan King, Mike BroughUa, Jordag' points) and Hin.es Park is in last Rams on Sunday. Ben Rush The. coaches are Nick Falvo and Mark' Szpaichler and James Telfer. Savoae.. Haelttrmao, Viane, Niemiec, Celeskey and J place at 3-11-1 (seven points). (Hillsdale College) recorded the Conz all attend Redford Catholic Central. Falvo.,. • clubbed a solo homer over the fence.- *"" ; In the loss to DCI, Tom Gallus lone hit. The'Rams are 22-5 overall, .15-3 in the The Wolves, now 35-4 overall and 20-2 in- {Eastern Michigan University) Phil Kommer (EMU) was the Rams runner-up in Battle Creek Little Caesars League. tournament play, return to action this* suffered the loss, allowing 10 losing pitcher, allowing five hits The Michigan Lake Area Rams 10-under weekend in Sylvania, Ohio. hits and one walk with three over six innings. Willie Mays travel team took second place WaCo Wolves 3rd in Danville, 111. Solid defense was provided by Aaron! at the Mayor's Invitational Tournament in The WaCo Wclyee, a 10-and-under base Dolkowski, Nick Storini, Billy Hardin and: Battle Creek. ball team, finished third by winning four of. Josh Brewer. • '; Rutherford from page CI pie of miles per hour harder than 1 did last year." There's that itch, though. Bulls prove to be s in • The feeling he should be up a step to Double-A Reading (Pa.) of the Eastern League. With some of his teammates from last Season. Farmington's-Charlie Avery (Detroit Chadsey) drove in a run urday, the Bulls edged.the Illi each. '-' "They've got me down here," he said. "It could be for the rest of the pitched the Michigan Bulls to a with a bunt single. nois Sox, 5-4, scoring five runs year. Or they could move me up to Reading. 1 don't know and they're A.J. Rowe (Novi; pitched the 6-5 victory Sunday-in the-'eham- The Bulls began the tourna early and holding on to win. first two innings before retiring not telling me. pionship game of the Blue Storm "It's very frustrating. It impedes my progress, through the organi ment Friday with a 10-6 win Saito pitched 6'J innings before due to a sore shoulder: Wallace, Invitational Tournament in over the Huntington Patriots Avery came on to earn a save. worked the next three, and zation. It's tough watching guys move ahead of me, that I know I'm West Lafayette, Ind. better than, or have done better than. I'm just getting skipped over, from West Virginia. Saito allowed seven hits; struck Saito, Tomasaitis and Lantzy it seems like. Avery started and went 4¾ Kevin Tomasaitis (Plymouth out four and walked one: took a turn on the mound. ; innings as the Bulls defeated the Canton) pitched the first five Lightle and Maier, who hit a "I didn't know how we wowld "I can't afford any more setbacks." r Spoken like a true'Young Man In A Hurry.' Norwood (III.) Blues in the final innings to earn the victory. Mike solo home run, were 2-for-3 with do when we went down there, Rutherford put his idle time last winter to good use, though. He of the prestigious Connie Mack Higgins (Walled Lake Central) two RBI apiece. Bulls coach Jim Ferguson said. finished up his classroom work on his Parks & Recreation degree event, which took place on the relieved him, but Tomasaitis The Bulls drilled the Colum "I didn't know if we'd be .500',or from EMU> Now all he needs is 15 hours of practical time and he's campus of Purdue University. returned to get the last two outs. bus (Ohio) Cobras in their fourth go home early. • — ready for the real world — should he ever need to work in it. Avery, who turned a 6-5 lead Patterson was 3-for-3 with game, 15-8. Patterson was If-key *I'think we played very, very But while the Phillies' image is one of an organization on the way over to reliever Mike Barnett of three RBI and Mitch Maier player again with three hits, well, and the team really came up, the view isn't quite that way for insider Rutherford. He isn't Farmington Hills, scattered six (Novi) 2-for-3 with three RBI. including a pair of doubles, and together. We executed and totally happy with his situation and wouldn't mind a change. . . hits, walked two, hit two and Adam Fazio (Orchard Lake St. five RBI, . played as a unit." • ' . Philadelphia made wholesale changes in its organizational struc struck out three. Mary's) was 3-for-4 and had one RBI. Kevin Lahtzy (OLSM) was 4- Fazio, Flancbaum and Patter ture last season, sacking the farm director and field instructor Ross Patterson, also of Farm for-4 with two RBI and Lightle son made the all-tournament among others. • ington Hills and a Barnett team Barnett tossed a three-hitter team. Brian Lindstrom (Walled later Friday as the Bulls defeat 3-for-5. Majc Flancbaum (West "So all the new guys will be looking at me for the first time," said mate at North Farmington, hit a Bloomfield) hit a two-run double; Lake Central) is another mem Rutherford. They don't know what I can do, except for the reports two-run single in the top of the ed the Rochester (Mich.) Yan kees, 4-1. 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As the director of *"' ' entertainment for the Cqmerica >•."•' K W'- Michigan Tastefest, she has the job of making sure the musical acts mesh '^^^rF' with the tastes of the 250,000 people who pour into the New Center Area T/ie /stey Brothers perform with spe on July 4 weekend. cial guests Kool & The Gang, 8 p.m. at' But the Nashville^based Henson Chene Park Riverside Amphitlieater, handles it gracefully and diplomati 260.0 E. Atwater St., Detroit. Tickets cally. $45, $35 and $25, call (248) 645-6666 "With the'festival'tind the talent or (313)983:6611 for information. buying, we're certainly targeting that audience that's likely to come down and enjoy restaurants, enjoy a little nightlife; work, or live in this Detroit market." At tha same time, she has to please older adults, children, and those .who' '-rarely.'go to or fear Detroit. - "We also realize we're great family entertainment. We want to bring the young people with kids. We have a Cuban orchestra coming in that'll do salsa." "You always want to make sure that you're being sensitive to changes in the market and who you're serv ing," said Henson, who also books the Clio Amphitheatre near Flint. Comerica Michigan Tastefest TasteFest - which runs Thursday- Monday, July 1-5, in Detroit's New The annual festival of food and SU!tOAY, JUIY 4: Center Area - celebrates its 11th music runs July 1-5 in Detroit's New Cess tech High School/Midnight Jazz anniversary with 75 free stage per Center area. The festival features a Combo, neon, "Bakers Keyboard Piano Visit the Primate Hoitse at the Detroit formances and 35 restaurants selling lineup of free national and local enter^ Reunion" featuring the JazzMasters, Zoo to see. one of the zoo's newest fami "tastes" of their specialties. tainment on three stages, a children's Teddy Harris, Alms Smith and Charles ly members, a Japanese snow monkey The list of headliners reads ljke a •stage and activity area, and more than Boles, 2 p.m.. Pamela Wls« and the born on May 10. The Detroit Zoo is at buffet of hip groups. Grammy nomi , 35Mich!gan restaurants selling - Afro-Cuban All Stars, 4:30 p.m.. and the in tersectioti of 10 Mile Road and 'tastes' of their specialties. Culinary Klmmle Home, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. nees Fastball kick off the event on and ice-carving demonstrations, and MONDAY,JUIY S: Woodward Aven ue.just off 1-696 in July 1, followed by David Clayton- other free activities are also offered. Tim Bowman, 1 p.m., "Battle of the. Royal Oak. Admission is $7.50 Thomas and Blood, Sweat and Tears For more Information, call (313) Horns" featuring Dwlght Adams, adults; $5.50 senior citizens age 62 < July 2),; ja?zsingers The Rippingtons. J 8"72-0i88 or visit hUp://www.taste- . and older and students; $1.50 chil (July 3), salsa group Adalbert©; .fest.org •.;;.. .- . • , •..:•.'' .'• George B*n'son and Rayse Biggs, 3:30 Alvarez Y Su Son (July 3), the R&B p.m. a^d Modern friba with Gweh and dren ages 2 to 12. The zoo is opeiflO JBL SOUND STAGE act The Dramatics (July 4), the ska Charles Scales, 6 p.m. •a.m,-to$ p.m. _, Fistic? ujild;r g Pa'km&Lc', - band -• Reel Big^Fislv (July. 4X blues ( NESTIE ICE Cn'EA'M STAOE -.yyest^Grand Boulevard at Third Avenue singer Susan Tedeschi (July 5), and _JVew£enlerJl8r}<_. ;._. ... the Beatles tribute group "1964: The TnuriSOAY, JUIY i: Fastball, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, Jvwli Tribute" (July 5). Brilliant. 5:30 p.m., and The Twlsttn' • FRIWCMY 2: Henson explained that there are no Tarantulas,'8 p.m. Blood Sweat and Tears featuring David opening acts so the crowd will,gircu- r-m..1t.-*j «... w <%. ClaytorvThomas, 7:30 p.m. • >' »V.*» , *• »• »* • \?A? ?.mor> set. Call (248) 377*0100 or Visit >".fi>aA.Y, J'JiY 2i ' . £-AlV:-v0AY, JbtY 3: ,http:i[/wwui.palacenet.cdm for more The Articles, noon and 1:15 p.m., Eugene Clark, 1 p.m., Gary Rosen 2 information. Sheila ti«idIs and Rick .Matle, 4:30 p.m. arid 4 p.m.; and Storyteller Ivory . p.m., and Orquestra Sensaclo'nal, 7 Williams; 3 p:m. . p.m. and 8;30 p.m. :. -- • . ' .SU'OAY, JytY 4;'. _ ,'• •SAU-SPAY,. Ji.'tY 3; . • Yc-Master Zeemo. 1p.m.. and Gary "Sistera in Jazi" featuring Marlon Rosen, .2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Hader>, Gayelynne McKlnney, Ellen Rowe and Sheila landls, hoon, David • KONOAY, /viir (5: Mvlea and Mvlestoties. 2 o.iri.. Tuxedo Yo Master Zee'mo. 1 p.m.. Jonathan Junction, 4:30 p.m. and Randy Scott, VaVk. 2 p.m. and 4 p.rti., u'.ni "'. - V p.m. and 8:30.p.m. Incognito. 3 p.m.: ... • 'Musical gravity' brings XGeilsBa^ BY CHWSTLNA VUOCO •simple kind of approach, 1 think, M«t Tix: Join the Detroit Sym- ' STAFF WHITKR WHO; J.-Gcils Band appealed to everyone. Amazingly WHAT! Perform with special guests enough, our schedule.R all coincided phony Orchestra and U.S. Army Sflventoen years ago, ego fclashes, 'Toots and Tho Mayt.ols : dulin},' this time 'period Everyone, just Field Bund and Soldiers' Chorus attitudes and animosity puCthe brakes Wttt-N: 7:30'•p.in.'.Piiday-Saturd.T/; decided, hey. .it ^otlnds like a good at Green field Village in bear- on the rock super group' J. Geils Band. July 2-3, and Wccl.ncwlay! July 14. time:" ; •bo'rn'f Thursday-Sunday, July 14 Harmonica player "Magic" Dick Salvyitz 'WH.KREi Pine Knot) tiusic .'Theatre. I 75 A good time, indeed - especially-to for a("Salute to America;*"Doors says "musical gravity" brought the , a:nd Sos'habaw Rood, Iridnjjendence To;.vn- Detroitors! The J: Geils Band is playinj; open 7p.m., prelude concert 7:30 band back together for this summer's Ship, •,.; f 1.8 shows in 13 cities. Three of those; p.m., DSOconceii with fireworks reunion tour, 'HOW: Tickets are $37.60 payilIon..$20 shows are at Pine Knob - 7:30 p.m. Fri finale begins 8:30pin.Tickets • But.Seth JustiiiHii/koyboavdist, said (awii few" t!i«i My.:-14 sfto.v. The- hcliday week- day-Saturday. July 2-YS, and Wednesday, $18 adults, $9 children ages 5 to all it took was h couple of phone calls. • end shows are sold out.. For more informa .July 1-1. The holiday weekend show.s 12, children age^H and younger , 'There \vas a manager-by the name tion, call (248) 377-GlOO or visit • are sold out. are free. Call (313) 67&5U1, of John Haruck, who tnanagcH RKO ••'http://)vrtw.palacCiiet.cofiV "The shows in Detroit .should bo (P m6i5:66GG or(3m * % riTUTE OF from page El I: '.-. IB4CE known Cuban composer who • Mudpuppy tlnger Paul Randolph, a Southfieid hasn't gotten out of Cuba High School graduate, Mid he 'always has fun' at because of what's gone on over the last 20-some years in Cuba; TasteFest This is his first time out of tho country" Henson explained. "It's a great vehicle to show case this kind of music. Every body, I think, will enjoy it. We and award-winning blues/soul There's so much talent that have the groups like Fastball, singer Thornetta Davis. deserves to play that kind of which will be a lot of fun. event." They're contemporary" she said. Mudpuppy singer Paul Ran ; dolph, a Squthfield High School A local newcomer this year is "Reel Big Fish has been big graduate, said he "always has Brilliant, a Ferndale-based pop with the college scene..! think fun* at TasteFest. band that recently released the that is perfect for TasteFest ''We were knocked out by the single 'Tell Me7 "The Weight of because that's the kind of roots You/Words* both of which mix music everybody feels like they audience response. A lot of those: people show up to the gigs and elements of alternative rock, relate to. You don't have to know Brit pop and techno. any of the songs. You're going to have bought, product. That's enjoy the music." what it's all about.. Just when The band includes key you think the audiences aren't boardist Dan Denton, a systems Reel Big Fish's drummer, Car the way they used to be, they administrator in the South Red- los de la Garza, said that's the surprise you," he said. ford School District, along with philosophy of the band. The jaz« stage will house fretless bassist Steve Vilnius, "We're here to entertain. "perennial favorites" Gwen and the nephew of Latin pop star That's what their duty is. We try Charles Scales,.Tim Bowman, Jose Feliciano, and singer Steve to be funny and entertaining," Kimmie Home and David Cooley. said de la Garza, ^vhose video Myles. "I really enjoyed them. They for "Sell Out" was among the "We have our perenniaf have that techno pop thing bestof 1989. favorites and it's because they going. This is the demo I was Bands looking to play Taste work. They just work and you talking about that would come Fest should be entertaining and can't overthink it," Henson said. down - those who are living and possess integrity, Henson Sometimes, Henson admitted, working in this market. They explained. she has the urge to mix it up a definitely have that sound going "When we're buying for the bit, on," she said. TasteFest, we try to buy groups "Ijust feel like I heed to Music aside, Henson's main with a great deal of integrity. In redecorate sometimes and I goal for TasteFest is to pull peo •a nostalgic sense, we want to want to move the- couch. (Then) ple back into the city of Detroit bring in groups that are kind of I realize that it works and the "to see what's going on" and to icons in their format," she said people love it. These performers "keep it light." mentioning the Dramatics. have done a greatjob at really "We are an entertainment Locally, besides the Dramat maintaining a strong part of the venue so we try to keep it light. ics, that means The Observer & maiketshare in Detroit." The bands should be suited for a Eccentric Newspapers' 1998 "But there's Wo much out performing arts environment. Band of the Year Mudpuppy, for standing talent in Detroit that It's an Outdoor street festival. It mer Band of the Year the it's never hard to program the should be big and have a lot of Twistin' Tarantulas, who is cele stages. The Sad thing is, I don't energy but shouldn't be too seri brating, the release of a new CD, have enough stage space. ous" Tour from page El there. Detroit has been so recep • 'This Is a J. Geils Band show, and it's really tive to us since the early days - Cinderella Ballroom." about that, it's about the body of work we ereat* y' ed through the years, and that's what we're •^We played everywhere there and it's always been such a gonna focus on' great experience for us. We're Seth Justman anxious to come back and really * ' lay out a great show." • • ; . Keyboardist ! There's a head-spinning, heart-pounding Jiiatman^jind Salwitz have found that reuniting with for- reason to make your -l_ _ - mex-b and jn e m b ersJejej Woif, fc- J. Geils and Danny Klein has esting thing. I'm finding that show and it's really about that," given them a newfound appreci I'm actuallyJiking ij now more Justman added. "Ifs about the ation for the band's music. than I ever have before " body of work we created Drummer Stephen Jo Bladd is through the years and that's sitting out the tour and is Justman called it "a really what we're gonna focus on." replaced by The Rollins Band's., exciting moment in our careers." B drummer Sim Caih. OO far iiieie nie no plaHS to [filSliKlllPJK On'-tout; the set will be exclu r^onrH n*»w material. "The most part I think has sively J Geils Bahd material. been, for me, rediscovering our "We're just taking it one day music. Having been away from "That was part- of our agree at a time. The plate is pretty full The Institute of Science is the f/rsfU.S, venue far it for so long, there's kind of a ment to do this thing to begin right now with rehearsals and renewal and a growth that I vyith; We wanted to keiep our getting the show together. We'll sfe^ think has happened for each of arrangement as eiimple as possi see what the future may bring. us musically," Salwitz explained. ble. The timb factor is one ele We're not closing any doors. ment *of it, material is another,"; We're not looking forward and "To go back and refresh our Salwitz explained. Tp Stilts selves With classic rock music, we're riot looking backy*' Just It's a hands-on, fcodMon chance to take a wild ride through for me, has been a really inter- "Also, this is a J. Geils Band man explained. science that ranges from physics to physiology to the psychology :; |#iilill w iii VtNUlKE Celebrate Friday Nights at Cranbrdok Institute of Science and MUSIC n»* T i PRODUCTIONS music theatre Art Museum! 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THE PAUCE AKO PfMt KNOB BOX OffiCKS AND Ail -88^^^1¾. CMAftGC p«) «3 86« L*O«»>?/ MILLER GENUINE V*, ^""*W ...V': ;,"V The Observer & ficce/trrfc/THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999 (NO-OF*)** C-Note enjoying success of firsthit , breaking into Latin market BY CHRISTINA FUOCO . all sorts of music here in the Witty and catchy, there's; a lot to quick turnaround time of 1996's not gonna stick to some lo-f\,pre Strip is available on demand STAFF WRiTER States." love on the band's sophomore "Seasick" is reflective of the tend charade," he said before through July 23 at www. mp3i effort. "theme of the last record." adding "that just rolled of my . com/thecult The Web cast "When I go back home, we lis 1 includes songs like "Wild Flower ' For Jose "Brody" Martinez of ten to the music of our-country. When asked if he prefers the "We were at a point in all of tongue, didn't it?" and "Love Removal Machine." ; C-Note, working with hit song It's about time music like this majestic sounds of Faith No our individual artistry where we Imperial Teen and Owsley open writer Diane Warren was quite came around," More, or the lo-fi feel of Imperial had ju$t sort of learned all the for Fountains of Wayne 8 p.m. . The Cult, lead by frontman Iah the aviary experience. Astbury and guitarist Billy Martinez grew up in Orlando, Teen, Bottum answered, "Well, instruments we were playing. We -Wednesday, July 14, at The Shel Duffy, are performing together "She has this bird she sits on Fla., but spent a year in Clinton. let's just stick with Imperial were writing songs together for ter below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 for the/first time in four.years. your shoulder.... The bird is real Township living with an aunt Teen." the first time. We wrote the E: Congress, Detroit. Tickets are 4 The Cult reattieiV^lso includes ly mean. It won't let you touch it. who. fell ill. When Martinez was "I think our first record was a songs really fast. It Just was $8 in advance, $10 at the door for drummer Mitt Sorum, formerly Only Diane can touch it. She put a child, his father pushed him to Httle bit lb-fi," he said of Imperi where we were going with that thejtll-ages show. Call (313) 961- of Guns ;'N Roses, and bassis* the bird by the phone when the become a baseball player. Even al Teen. record. It was just a very novice MKLTor visit ivwui Solnwli.iom Martyn LeNoble, formerly of phone was ringing. When one of tually, Martinez, 1993 graduate apprbach. We were pushing the for more information. "This^o.ne we spent a little porno for Pyros. The Cult.plays the producers (Guy Roche) tried of Chippewa Valley High School, point that you don't need to more time with. The first record Clutch Cargo's in Pontiac oh to answer the phone and the bird made his way into music. spend a lot of money, or be hyper Misc. kept stabbing him with his We just sort of jumped in the stu proficient to write good, passion Thursday, July 29! For more The Cult's concert at the Viper beak," Martinez, 24, said with a C-Note falls into the "boy dio and recorded a bunch of ate pop songs. That was sort of information, call (248) 645-6666 Room on.'Hollywood's Sunset laugh. group" category that also songs that we just learned how the theme that came into the or visit www.961melt.cbm includes'N Sync and the Back to play. This one we took a lot of first record" "It's a pretty bird but nobody street Boys. But Ceci Kurzman, time with it - like months. We can touch it." VP of worldwide marketing at took a lot of time in the studio, "We're not really there any . Two Warren-penned songs Epic Records, thinks differently. refining the sound, experiment more. We've been playing togeth er for close to five years. We appear on C-Note's debut album "First and foremost, we don't ing, having a good time." "Different Kind of Love" (Epic) - known each other really well. We see them as a boy group, but.as a Bottum explained that the play together really well so we're Lust "Tell Me Where It Hurts," and very talented vocal group. It just "One Night Only," originally so happens that they're good recorded by Luther Vandross. looking," Kurzman told Billboard I; I: t._J. /_••/_ p l '•(/// r .( L"'-!}. .; -.' :.• /._ /,•' ... \ • ; _' •' ' .-'• •.'• r I »' •;'/• ..'.'• • DANCE • MUSIC" •TlfEMfURiT^'BRttM--^^^ 50 * CJ 1999 _ ^ ., :":' . 2 ___ -..,-1 § — B inn i'ngba m •' B horn field ••-$ —— CELEBRATE THE liim~ w s S Cultural Arts Award MI AY WEEKEND AT •*«BROO?K I ~~=T —Nomination farm a Wl i. l -..T /.- I (we)-«ominate the following as the person who has done the i most to further the arts in the Birmingham-Bloomfiekl area: g i 5: (Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham. Bloomfield 8: i m l 1 Hills, Bloomfield Township, Franklin) I; I o Name of your nominee: I J: i 5 i. Address: r—— — I; 3' I City & Zip Code: I. 1 t; Telephone: — CAST of.BEATlEM/VNTA! I 12 GORDON UGHTFOOT cc I: Please s«bniit on an attached, type-written sheet the I j; w/ STEVE ion; • July > J ; !. J 3 reasons for your nomination. The strength and quality //. FiREwORks A(TER The Show ' "\. ). ofyour nomination is veiy important to the jury. S Tonight • July 1 Fu\ FOR IliE-Wtio.lF'FAMily! ^,jy I '. .1.- i: h- lawn lust $12 50 wesx I. i Su.bmittcti by: —;—-—~——~ '• ,' ' •• ;••———~—— -\ • .'. UWNIISF SI2.50 I-V'TXH-J I. r. 1 Your Address: ———-.—; ——', • .—^- 3 mm? •I, Uj •i. Your City fc"33S '.W- " ii*w".- " -..«.. A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area * f f 1 11 I I I I t 4 « » i I t t • 4 « It I » t t M » » I « I II * I » f « I » t I • * I * • • > I «t t t U I I I M • t 1 I * * I I » » * I • * t I » * « M • • •••*•»*»»» '•••••>»«*»f«t»l ••#••»•*•••••*•••••• COMMUNITY Harris Jr. Quintet, 8:30 p.m. Friday, 4011 (reggae) THEATER July 30, Orchestra Hall, Detroit. ODD ENOUGH $10 advance, $15. (313) 576- 9 p,m. Friday. July 2, Dick'O'Dow's, P.T.D. PRODUCTIONS 5111; 160 W. Maple' Road, Birmingham. "The Soys Next Door,* a play about MACK JAZZ TRIO Free. 21 and older. (248) 642- . four mentally handicapped men liv 9 p.m. Tuesday, July Q, Dick 1135 (Irish) ing in a communal residence, 8 p'Dow's, 160 W, Maple Road, JIMPERKINS; p.m. Thursday-Sunday, July 8-11 Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 3, Dick and Thursday-Saturday, July 15-17, (248)642-1135 O'Dow's, 160 W. Maple Road, at the Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. SHEILA LANDIS/RICK MATLE TRIO Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. Huron Street, Ypsilanti. $12, $9 ..•'•. 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, July 2, at the (248) 642-1135 (Irish) seniors/students. (734) 483-7345 Michigan Tastefest; Firday, July 9 POISON DART at Borders Books and Music, With Kirky-C, Redman 'Snd Bobby, DINNER THEATER Rochester; Rick Matle plays bluesy DJ Chino. and Klila, 10 p.m. to 5 jazz Friday, July 16 at Borders a.m. Sunday, July 4, Victory I BAC1 ABBRACCI ITALIAN Books and Music, Dearborn; Sheila Social Club, 15775 James CHOPHOUSE; Landis joins Wendell Harrison 8:30- Couzens, Detroit. Cover charge. 21 "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," conti.n- ' 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 16 along and oider. (313) 836-8686 (dance- ues througd^ufy 10. at the restau with Gary Schunk and Ralphe hall) "•' rant, 40 W. Pike St., Pontiac. 7:30 Armstrong, at Orchestra Haii, UNIVERSAL XPRESSSON p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 4:30 p.m. Detroit; Sheila Landis with Dave^ 9 p.m>€jiday-Saturday,July 9-10, and 9. p.m; Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Taylor Trio and Rick Matle 9:30 The Deck at Second City, 2301 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. $50 p.m. Sunday, July 18 at the Woodward Ave., Detroit. Cover Thursdays and Sundays, $55 Michigan Jazz Festival at charge. 21 and older. (313) 965- Fridays and Saturdays, in advance Schoolcraft College, Livonia. 9500 (reggae) •/ at 40 W. Lawrence, St.. Pontiac. PHILIPPE LEJEUNE (248) 745-8668/(248) 645^6666 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, at Kerrytown FOLK/BLUEGRASS Concert House, 415 N. Fourth YOUTH Ave.. Ann Arbor. $25, $15, $10. TIMGARRICK (734) 769-2999 or [email protected] 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 9-10, NOVI THEATRES MATT MICHAELS TRIO Jimmy's, 123 Kercheval, Grosse "Jack in the Beanstalk...a Parody," With guitarist Steve Carryer, 8- Pointe Farms. Free. All ages. (313) by Linda Wickert, Friday-Sunday, Patriotic saiitip: Join ifa Orchestra and U.S. Army Field 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at the 886-8101 (acoustic folk) July 9-11, at the Nov) Civic Center Botsford Inn, 28000 Grand River JAN KRIST Stage, 45175 West 10 Mile, Novi. Band and Soldiers' Chorus at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Thursday- Ave., Farmington Hills. $5 cover 9 p.m. Friday, July 2, Jimmy's, 123 $8, $7 advance. (248) 347-0400 Sunday, July 1-4 ^ open 7 p.m., prelude con waived with dinner, and $5 drink Kercheval, Grosse. Pointe Farms. cert 7:30 p.m., DSO concert fireworks finale begins 8:30p.m. Tickets minimum. {248) 474-4800 Free. All ages. (313) 886-^8101 SPECIAL EVENTS $18 adults, $9 children ages 5 to 12^ children age 4 and younger are free. SHAHtDA NURULLAH QUARTET (acoustic folk) AMERICAN SKY EXHIBITION CM(313)5?fr5inr(24&M^ 982-6175. For more informa- 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, GORDON LIGHTFOOT Night of family activities including tidn, call (313)^988-6177. Advance tickets available at Henry Ford Museum July 9, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., With Steve iott; 7:30 p.m. . Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. live music, food,children's activi Thursday. July 1, Meadow Brook & Greenfield Village\9a.miip5p.m,Monda and on concert days (248)645-2150 ties, artists' demonstrations, and : Music Festival, Oakland University. from 9 a.m. to the startpf ihe performance. Greenfield Village is at Village (vocal/piaho/bass/drums) view the Birmingham fireworks, 7- Walton Boulevard and Adams Road, RoadJiridOakwoodBouleva Freeway (M-39), SCHUNK/STARR/DRYDEN 10 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at the : Rochester. $24.50 pavilion, $12.50 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, squtli of•Michigan Avenue inDearborn, lawn. AM ages. (248) 377-0100 or July 8,The Plaza, one block west 1516 S.'Cranbrook (Evergreen) on http://www.palacenet.com of the Southfield Civic Center, northwest corner of 14 Mile, Sputhfield. Free. All ages. (248) Birmingham. Free parking and shut POETRY/ 354-9540 : SPOKEN WORD tle from Seaholm and Groves High 9, Conn Amphitheatre, adjacent to Joe Kingsley Band, old time bershop tradition, 7-10 p.m. LOUIS SMITH QUARTET schools. $30 BBAC members, $35 .the'Lewis E. Wint Nature Center at favorites, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July( Tuesdays, at St. Paul's 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, DONNA DEMEYER AND MARC Presbyterian Church,-Five Mile _ non-BBAC members, $15 children Independence Oaks County Park on 8, at Livonia Civic Center Park, July 2, Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. MAURUS Sashabaw Road. Independence West of Inkster Road, Livonia. ages 4 iO. (248) 644-0866, ext. Five Mile, east of Farmington Road. Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, July 8, as Township. $2.50. (248) 625- (313) 937-2429 107 (734) 466-2540 (248) 645-2150 part of the Plymouth Poets' sev 6473/(248) 858-1684 (TTY) or STAGECRAFTERS CZECH AND SLOVAK AMERICAN ' PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY BANty (trumpet/piano/bass/drums) enth annual Summer Celebration of http://www.co.oakland.mi.us Auditions for "Joseph and the FESTIVAL 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, July 9, at the JANET TENAJ TRIO Poetry at Coffee Bean Company. CHAUTAUQUA EXPRESS Amazing Technicolor Oreamcoat," . Music; foods, United Moravian bandshell, Northviile. (248) 349- Featuring Sven Anderson, piano 844 Penniman, at Harvey Street. 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, as part 7:30 p.m. (registration begins"«r30 Society Dancers, Bohemian crystal,; 7640" and Kurt Krahnke, bass. 11:30 Plymouth. (734) 459-7319 of Troy Parks and Recreation p.m.) Frjday and.M.onday, July 9 pastries, artifacts, garnet jewelry, RED GARTER BAND a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, at CLARK IVERSON AND RISHIKAVI Department's Summer Concerts at and 12, also casting non-pit musi 2:30/10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jiily 10 •2r8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7. at Fishbone's Restaurant, 29244 RAGHUDAS the Troy Civic Center, 500 W. Big cians/actors who can play and 1:30-8 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at the gazebo in Burgh Park, Berg Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. 7:30-10 p:m. Thursday, July 1, asv .BeavexRc^d^Troy^Fjee^AlJ ages._<• violin/fiddle, electric/string bass, -Yack-Atenai-34:31-S©«)nd-St._at.'. Road ajid_CJvic Center JDrive,. part of the Plymouth Poets' sev- (248) 524-3484 ^rectric/actrtrstte^gu+tarr—-— Eureka Road, east of 1-75, Southfi eld. (248 )424^9022 -(-248)^51-2925. -- I—.— ...' -^m^-annu^-Summfir^CJie^xatjon_of KEViN DEVINE flute/recorder and hand percus Wyandotte. $6, free for children PAUL VORNHAGEN TRIO Poetry at Coffee Bean Company.,. Hosts a children's concert as part sion, at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 age 14 and younger. (734) 4l& CLASSICAL 9,p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 844 Penniman, at Harvey Street,- of the Summer Reading Club, 1 S. Lafayette, Roya! Oak. For perfor 0376/(313) 382-0406 Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Plymouth. (734) 459-7319 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, Novi DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA mances Sept. 17-19, 23-26 and 30, DEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS Birmingham. Free. 21 and older; "POET IN RESIDENCE" Public Library, 45245 W. 10 Mile "Salute to America" concerts with and Oct. 1-3 and 8-10. (248) 541- Hundreds of street rods rumble into (248) .645-2150 (sax/plano/bass) Rod Rheinhart, 7:30 p.m. Road, Novi. Free. Ail ages. (248) . the U.S. Army Field Band and 4832 Depot Town 6-9 p,m. Thursdays, URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY Thursdays, July 1. 8, 15, 22, 29, 349-0720 Soldiers'Chorus, 7:30.p.m. SUMMER DRAMA CAMPS July 1-Sept. 9, Cross Street in BUDSON and Sunday, July 1 (Kellogg Park), woMiijfiTnM AREA prmNftl-RS Thursday-Sunday, July 1-4, Age's 5 and up join the Whistle Ypsitanti. (734) 433-4444 or With Dan Kolton; 9 p.m. to 12:30 at the Plymouth Public Library. 223 FtSTiVAL ' rVeenfteld Village and Henry Ford fit op Players for sessions 10 a.m. v , t 7 : A www.ypsilanti.org 3 rn Thnrsrlays at Forte. 201 S. S. Ms!" Street P! T!:0 J .h."'' ' * ^ Featuring Country Line and Square Museum, Dearborn. $18, $9 for to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 12-16 FUN & GAME SHOW - ^Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. 453-0750 for specific events and As part of the Westland Festival Dancers, Bonne Temps Roulle, Children ages 5-12, free for children and Aug. 9-13, at the Plymouth. 21 and older. (248) 594-7300 : programs. 1:15 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 3 Mudpuppy, the Chisel Brothers, the ages 4 and younger; With conduc Community Arts Council, 774 N. THE WARREN COMMISSION 4.(734) 425-6072 Imperial Swing Orchestra, Starlight tor Martin Alsop and pianist' Sheldon, at Jurfction. $100, $75 .6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Big HOT COUNTRY JAM Drifters, Forbes Brothers,' Jill jack. Vladimir Feltsman, 8 p.m. Friday, PCAC members. (734) 416-4ART .Rock Chop and Brew House's DANCE July 9, Meadow Brook Music 3-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 9- Slack Market.and The Howling SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR stone terrace, 245 E. Eton, BALLROOM DANCE PARTY Festival, Oakland University, 10, Ned Doerr and the Red Ryder Diablos, Sunday-Saturday, July 4- PERFORMERS Birmingham. Free. All ages. (248) 8-11 p.m. Sunday, May 23^ at the Walton.Boulevard and Adams Road, Band; Steele Canyon, Tony Phillips, iO, downtown Farmington. (734) Workshop with Wa!k'.& Squawk's 647-7774 - K pfC Msg. Hunt Hall, 7080 Rochester; $13-$50. (313) 576- Kristyn Smith, ShaleeTennisoh, MB 453-9157 or ^ artistic directors Erika Block and ' 13 WAYS . Gariing; Warren Avenue and ' 5111 or«http://www.detroitsym- Owens and Midnite Holler, Janis http://www.w.att$upihe.c.om Hilary Ramsden and laviniaMoyer Fred Hersch, piano, Michael Mpore, Evergreen, Dearborn Hghts. $5, $3 Leigh arid the Luck of*the Draw, GORDON RUSS phony.com . and Angela be Castro,-10 a.m. to 4 : alto sax/clarinet and Gerry '~•':.'•'••••<. for dance lessons with Shirley Blair . Shane Minor, and Pam TiIlls, at. Magician and comedian performs p.m. Monday $aturday, July 12-17 Hemingway, drums, 8 p.mi and 10 - at7 p.m, Heritage Park, on Pardee Road* 1;30 p.m. Thursday, July 8,. - POPS/SWING ($180);also theater camp for p.m. Friday, July 2, at the between' Goddard and North Line ; Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 . —^-———»•»»—1^^^-«——^ teenagers July 19-23 ($100), at JUMPCATS . Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. COMEDY roads, Taylor. Free. (734) 453- Farmer St., Plymouth. $4; $3 chil the Walk.&'Squav/k.Perfofmance 10:30 p.m. Friday,July 2, •:. /• Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $25, $15, 915? or,www.wattsupinc.com. dren. City residents receive $>UTf. Project, 122 East Mdsley, Ann; JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Rochester Mills Beer Co.; 400 $10 general. (734) 769-2999 or KfeuFO^B THEATRE (734) 455-6620 Atbon (734) 66&0407 No events July i-3; Billy Ray Bauer, .Water St., Rochester. Free. 21 and kch^ic.net Fifm "The Adveritures of Robin HIGHLAND RECREATION AREA Robert. Mae and Tim Lilly, . Older. (248) 650-5060 (swing) PAMEU WISE AND THE AFRO- Hood," withguest organist.Tony . "Animal Homes,'' 10 a.m. Thursday, .Thursday-Saturday, July 8,10 ($10), BRIAN 5ETZER ORCHESTRA "• ••'••••": . JAZ Z :• ':'•••• CUBAN Aa STARS O'Brien*7:30 p.m. organ overture July 1; "Sneaky Snakes*" 10 a.m. at the club above Kicker's All With BR5-49, 7:30 p,m. Friday, July MARCUS BELGRAVE QUINTET 8:30 p.m.' to midnight, Fridays,;at followed by 8 p.m. film Friday, July Thursday, July 8, at the park, 5200 Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, American Grill, 36071 Plymouth 9, Pine. Knob Mlisic Theatre, 1-75 8:30 p.m. Friday. Juiy 9, Orchestra 9, and 1:30 p.m; and 7:30 p.m. • E.M-59l:White.Lake Township. 29244 Northwestern Hwy., north of Road, Livonia. 8 p.m. Wednesdays- and Sashabaw Road,- Independence Hall /Detroit. $10 in advance, $15 overtures w.itft 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free* motor vehicle permit, .12 Mile, Soutrifield, (248) 351- Thursdays, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Township. $29.50 pavilion, $15 ':•-', at the door. (313) 576-511.1 films, Saturday, July 10, Historic required. Children must be aecbm-' ; Fridays arid Saturdays. Third level lawn. All ages, (248) 377-O10O or TASIUMAKBEY '2925-.•'.'•.' ;"_v..;' '; '/*'•..'; ••••... Redfprd Theatre, 17360 Lahser panied by an adult;(248) 685- (mprbv and new talent nights, 8 http://\vw\v.palaccnct.com . 8:30 p.m; tomidnight, Sattjrdays,; Road,.Detroit; $2.50/(313) 537- ; 2187 ::'-/. 'p.rh. Sundays ($5). (734) 261- at.Fishbprie's Rhythm Kitchen WORLP MUSIC 2560 or ••'•';.[._ .;r:>;^ ;>;•:•>'".MARCE' L MARCEAU Q555 . Cafe, 29244 Northwestern Hwy., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m; Saturday, July.3, AUDITIONS/ BEENJEMAN '..•'.••,';•' .- ' : JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT : http://theatreorgans.eom/m.l/redv north of 12 Mile, Southfield.(248) .ford/' Corson Auditorium. Ihterlocfleo .'/:•' OPPORTUNITIES -With tanto Metro and Deyonte; all PAISAN0*S ; Center for the Arts, IntaiTOchen; 351-2925 (ragtime piano) ' MICHIGAN TASTEFEST , BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND backed ^ry-Ttie Shocking Vibes at the club; 5070 Schaefer Road, $20.50: (616) 276-623b^ouritry) GARY BLUMER TRIO * Crew, 9 p.m. Friday;July 2, Featuring various.bands and ;; Looking for adult musicians (wood- Dearborn. {313)584-8885 PROTJirUKE RECREATKW 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July "tastes* of area restaurants, .'; trass, and especially percus- • Majestic, 4140 Woodward Ave., MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE —jtail T/easuxeJtluni^i6;a:,m, 1, Edison's, 220 ryferrijl St., • "Thuredffy-MpikJay, Jirly;l-5f~-^7T~ Detroit, $20 in advance. 18 and 314 E; Liberty, Ann Arbor. (734) slon placers) of 011 ages, rehearsals, Birmingham. Freev 21 and older. V: Tuesday, July 6, at the park, 3S00 ; Older. (313) 833-9700 or 99&90S0 ~; 7 .:/•":•:."' Detroit's New .Center: Area,. (313) ...:•.-. are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Weclnesdays, aV (248) 645-2150 r . :v. •; Wixorh Road. Milford. Free'; motor;; http://www.99music,Com (reggae) MARK RIDLEY'S QOMEDY CASTLE 872-0188 or hitp://www.taste{ . Groves'High School Birming'hafei. .••:. (pianb/bass/drums) vehicle permit required. Children' CHEFTAINS V Bryan McCree and Jason Douglas, fest;org '.••;• - ";'';; A';-'"'•"'' (248) 474-4997 ; :' BILL HEIO TRIO - must: be accompanied by an adult. 8 p.m. Fridayr July 9, Kresge Thursday-Sunday, July, 1-3, at the ; FARMINGTON PLAYERS ' 8: p.m.; to midnight Thursday. July (248) 685-2187'•;• " ^ •:; : Auditorium, Interlochen Center for club, 269. E.Fourth St;, Royal Oak, Auditions foriS women, ages 20's B, Edison'Sv22p Merrill St./ • B HI E the Arts, Interlochen. $17,50> 1*8:30 p.m. Tuesdays {$5)/.8:30 p.m. rsr w xrv s . to .50;s,.and one girl,>g^s 1 p-14, '' t3(rmingham;fr?e;?i;.and older. "JUSTZpOIT" .'• I* . -JfcC.- Il* JK •• • : -$29.50. (616) 276-6^30 (Celtic)" VVetlireSddy^ThursdayS ($8), 3:30 •for Clare Booth Luce's fast-paced (248)645-2150 Gift of Life 5K Run qhd 1.5 mile RONCODEN p.m. Fridays($12),8:15p.m.and IS UMMEIEI comedy "Thd Women," 7 p.m. ,, Fun Walk to celebrate the gift of •'-.(piano/bass/drums) , - 9 p,mVFriday, July 9, Dick O'Dow's, 10:45 p.m. Saturdays ($12), and CO IN" GE TL 'rjt.. &. Wednesday^ July 7, at the life and learn more about organ and HEIDI HEPLER AND MICHELE 160 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, 7:30 p.m.' Sundays ($6). mmtmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY,'JULY 1, 1999 (NO-Of*>t*, hfe?-- Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Keely Wygonik; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentrie Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 HMIMl BY ANNIE L£HMANN After Tarzan's parents are batics. The audience is drawn SPECIAL WRITER killed by a predatory leopard, • MOM'S REVIEW into the action, as he surfs ,-v the gorilla Kala (Glenn Close) It's hard to imagine that the through the airAyith. roller coast adopts the orphaned .boy even er-like effects. studio that produced such unfor though he is clearly "different." observe gorillas in their native gettable classics such as "Beauty habitat. Among them is the Stumbling upon the accouter- and the Beast" and "The Lion Tarzan ^TvKy Goldwyn), in spunky wonderfully wrought ments of -civilization"' at the King" could outdo itself — but it Disneyesque fashion, grows- Jane'(Minnie Driver) who pre explorers' camp, the gorillas cre has with the release of Disney's amidst the primates frolicking dictably becomes the Eve to ate their own kind of music an newest animated offering and befriending an array of col Tarzan's Adam. She observes imaginative and joyous celebra "Tarzan." This first rate film, a orful- sidekicks, among them, and teaches this apeman who tion of sound. Phil Collins' Songs breathtaking spectacle of cre Terk (Rosie O'Donnell) and Tan- straddles two worlds — the are destined for Oscar competi ativity, is an all around crowd tor (Wayne Knight). Likeable question being "which one will tion most notably "You'll Be in pleaser. Why? and funny in any guise, O'Don he choose?" My Heart," After 47 movie adaptations nell wins our hearts as Tarzan's There are few movies in recent self-proclaimed "best friend." With "Tarzan," Disney intro memory that have left me feeling based on the Edgar Rice Bur duces ua to a step up from the roughs classic "Tarzan of the Civilization rears its head into v so satisfied and;entertained as old animation with deep can this straight A production of Apes," this telling is original, the idyllic jungle, where Tarzan, vas" which give a 3-D sweep to finally stumbles on his own kind, "Tarzan." compelling, humorous, touching Tarzan's vine swinging and acro- Disstr E?m:RPRisE3).lNc. .... need I go on? a group of explorers eager to Animated feature: After a close encounter with some /•• - Annie Lehmann is a freelance writer and West Bloom field resi angry baboons, Tarzan and Jane take a moment to get- IJJ-A dent. 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II I ll'Hi ,"' |II|IMF.I lM HfWIW.-i^M»lll I | jHWIIIIHI. ' I II^^F^.HI .I.INM II II 1111,1 •!.• •••• m I' UJP AU$TlHPOW«S:THtSPY 248-349-43II $lcom»KW&W&THUl.e. e\ WN0iHACC£DME(PC13) CW K*' KWf ICTMJ M im Rd. -•:- JHSTIWT(R) KC DADDY (PC13)NV 24HourMoyS il *w^^~v+m. 1^ i _ • i Nf i TA.e Observer & Eccentric/THURSDAY, JULY 1,1999 (N ...'5-. S'{ :'••£•:;-A* ; 1 1 -';'.-;/:V " "• '* '.•. •: ''•'- ••v.':''''-- "I'-'i-"'•Vj'jir''^"*'^'"'L :• 'i'-t 'i.'"' '-' MBi, •'... ••-• -•'. •• - !•••'• V \-i ^ **t*'»T,',i'- i' •'! Are you a suc Done equals success. It is an • 'The Coalition is a central connection for those their fiaies," said McElroy "It's head for Chicago or New York to cess? In the- industry in which every project^ who want to produce a film. For someone just a good mix of people who share realize the dream of making a workplace, suc is filled with obstacles to com-' a dreani." film because of WeH-establislied cess may be pletion. Where do you turn getting started, there's training available. A film cooperatives in those cities. defined by the when the-temptation to aban-: work-in-progress may need equipment and techni McElroy io one person who More information about the ability to exceed don production is at its peak? believes the completion of an Detroit organization is available cal support. For completed nims, ihe organiza independent film is, in itself, a a sates quota, or The answer may be a local sup tion presents periodic screenings' by calling (^13) 255-0098 or on receive a promo port group for filmmakers. success story. As a case in point, tne Web at [email protected] - tion or a salary he praised the-work, of two increase. All No, it's not one of those twelve • Chris McElrqy women from Detroit who didn't Maybe there is a'.common, way three can bring step deals. Although/given the •••"; '•'..' .... •••'-... • •[ .'• Segment producer allow their inexperience to to define success in all profe^>. great personal challenges of the profession, stand in the way of their first sions. In-, the. arts or .other, ANN industries, the most interesting DEUSI satisfaction, maybe such a program should film project. especially if the be available. The Detroit Film and successful people are those reward results makers Coalition is a six-year- training available. A work-in- inevitably lead to production Maazo Mengiste.and Nicole who appreciate the completion f!42fti our own ingenuity and 1 obstacles. Thafs when the orga Sj'lvester used the resources of of a project because it gives old non-profit organization that progress may need equipment them the opportunity to start wSBty serves as a center for indepen and technical support. For com* nization's resources can help the Detroit Filmmakers Coali tion to develop the skills to something new. •"•lit the .arts, it gists more com dent producers. pleted films, the organization keep the project afloat, Write, produce and direct a By the way, this column is plicated. A work may be com Chris/McElroy, a segment pro presents periodic screenings," With all the things that, can short film titled "The Stop." mercially viable but paneed by says McElroy. - done. Until, next week, of ducer for 'Detroit Public TV's go wrong, what type of person course. critics. Favorable reviews may BACKSTAGE PASS series, accepts such a challenge? It wasn't that, long ago that it not lead to public interest. Or, Even after funding is secured may haVe.beeh necessary to takes viewers inside a classroom for a project, which often is the "We have teenage students in in some cases, critical and pub of budding filmmakers in an lic acclaim may come, but the largest-hurdle, the sheer com our classrooms receiving train edition airings 7:30 p.m. Sunday, plexities of filmmaking ing right alongside people in artist loathes; the project July 4. He's also a member of because it strayed from the the group. vision or purpose. GOOD MOftMNC AMHUCA^ lOd Skyi "The Coalition is a central I've heard a number of inde connectionfor those who want i^Tiin^AkTi pendent filmmakers define suc to produce a film. For someone cess with a simple equation. just getting started, there's 99 *•• .••:. •'- CHKJNOO SUN TIMtS, Koger llwMt Wildly imaginative and loads of fun! f ENORMOUSLY ENTERTAINING! 'Tarzan Isn't n kiddie OLrtoon but A movie The wildest movie of the summer! Unexpected! that works on one level for chBdreh 1 and another for aduttSt This b a flhn 9 Will Smith rules with a strong and sexy style: vvhere grownups do not need to be Adam SeadSsi L -iif-ft Kini:.i!?i :iP>< I'V "" accompanied by a non-aduit guardian." Witty, smart — a funny ride/' '•'~:'"--': NIWTOiaCI'OST.todl Nature called. i Look who answered. ,v !*, ens p. 'The summer's most thittrg nukutreata movie dazzles die eye and steals the heart." 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"They are can Coney Classics, Atwater Block Brewery, Aw Shucks, Baker's sizzling, summer-in-the? city cel all meat." Keyboard Lounge, Bangkok Cuisine, Beale Street Blues, Bert's Jazz quarters ebration. The party, the 11th Market Place, East Franklin & Steve's SoulFood, Fun Foods building Samples bf ribs, rib dinners (Lemonade & Smoothies), Ginapolis' Restaurants,•Harmonie Garden Comerica Michigan TasteFest, (with a side of coleslaw and roll), looms in the takes place this weekend in Cafe, Hokkaido, Hunter House Hamburger, JA-DA, Juan's Hacienda', background pulled-pork and pulled-chicken Kola's Food Factory, Mackinac Island Fudge, Mario's, Olympian Detroit's New Center area. sandwiches, and a chicken kal as TasteFest You'll be "treated, to lively stage Cafe. Minnies Cakes, The Orchid Cafe, Original Buscerni's, Pea: ian* sausage sandwich served cock, Papa Romano's, Pasta Stop, ,Savino Sorbet, Strawberry cooks pre performances, family- friendly with green peppers and onions activities and fabulous food. .Patch, Stroh's Ice Cream, Sunrise Sunset, Sweet Water Tavern, pare ribs. will be available. Sweet Potato Sensations, Under the Eagle, Wood's Seafood Saloon The event Bring your appetite. More The Pasta Stop, a Farmington than 150 taste-sized dishes will, and-736 Java. opens today. eatery, received their first invita What: Comerica Michigan TasteFest be served by metro Detroit tion to participate in this year's restaurants and food vendors. Where: New Center area. West Grand Boulevard, between Wood festival. ward Ave. and the Lodge Freeway (M-10), adjacent to the General If you're looking for American "My wife, Margaret, and I Motors and Fisher Buildings fare with an Asian blend.of herbs went' to the TasteFest last year," • When: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, and spices, wander by The says Roger Ratkowski, owner. July 4; 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, July 5 Orchid Cafe booth. "It was a really nice event." Cost: No admission fee for stage shows. For food and bever "One of our most popular Sample sizes of-meatballs and ages, purchase "taste" tickets for $5 at ticket booths located items is .the whitefish and spinach ravioli will be served. throughout the festival. TasteFest tickets are not refundable. Free French fries," said Donald "All our products are made from parking is offered after 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and all day Nguyen, co-owner of the Troy- scratch," said Ratkowski. "Our . Saturday through Monday. Preferred parking for $2 is available based eatery. This is the third ravioli is a signature item with adjacent to the festival - watch for signs. year the restaurant has partici our house tomato sauce." Information: Call the TasteFest hot line at {313) 927-1000 or pated in TasteFest. Other Pasta Stop selections check out the Web si,te: www.tastefest.org. "We will also offer barbecued include meatball subs and a chicken wings, fried shrimp, egg pasta salad with fresh-cut veg- plant stuffed with- rhkkfinjUKL jetables, tossed in a home-made have strawberry shortcake sun- cream. chicken fried" rice," said Nguyen. raspberry, vinaigrette. ~~ 'If'S with ico rream. whipped "Onr desserts are an excellent Tasters can purchase a sample cream and nuts." ending to a wonderful day," says or a full meal. Save space for some yummy desserts! For the chocolate-lovers in the Wise, who will be participating Love those, tangy, fall-off-the- group, Wise offers a delectable for the third year. Jill Wise of West Blbomfield's sure to taste some of the other trifle, grape leaves with rice and bone pork ribs? Then perhaps brownie sundae, nrade with a Strawberry Patch says: "I'll be As yo-u meander around the dining delights. Alligator medal lemon sauce and a variety of you might want to check out the scope of vanilla ice cream, driz serving hand-dipped, chocolate- festival, soaking up the sounds of lions, sweet potato cheesecake, thirst- quenching beverages Ginopolis Restaurant's booth." zled with hot fudge, and then covered strawberries. Also, we'll jazz, pop and blues tunes, be fried mushrooms, Scottish sherrv await you. "Our ribs are basically a rib topped with nuts and whipped EATING OUT IN THE SUBURBS PRIME RIB DINNER ln> tndtti Safn'tt, FOWIA: t'nfijt:table un4 fttti ffreati ?14,95 Send items for consideration Thursday through Saturday son, excluding tax and gratuity. 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