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Homelbwn «' Sunday December 14,1997 & Putting You In Touch With Your World A VOLUME 33 NUMBER 55 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN * 76 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS O 1697 HomeTown Communication* Network, Inc. THE WEEK An entertaining evening Fire chief ^»1 IHH£^B# Holiday concert: A winter r concert, featuring the \ to retire Schoolcraft College Wind K Ensemble performing sea ,1 sonal works, will be at 7:30 p. m. today at Had- on Jan. 16 cliff Center, 1751 Radcliff Road in Garden City. • Westland fire Chief Michael Reddy con firmed Friday that he will retire Jan, 16. But he said he will remain deeply involved in his community and will likely seek a MONDAY Westland City Council seat in 1999. BY DARRELL CLEM Blood drive: Salem STAFF WRITER National Evangelical Westland fire Chief Michael Reddy, who Lutheran Church will fought tirelessly to bring new life-sayjng have a Red Cross blood medical rescue services to city residents,, confirmed Friday that he will retire Jan. 16. > drive 2-7:30p.rru at the But Reddy, 54, said he will remain deeply church, 32430 Attn Arbor involved in his community and will likely Trail, Westland. For .••'^i-^^^V^^ ---^.YV'ltV-. seek a Westland Gity Council seat in the information,, call (734) W&MM^M$£^ • • • •• next election, in lyyy. M??$$$$^£%%• • • * "I've been here my whole life, arid I plan on staying here," 278-2071. lSmi ttJKBKJv^^ •'<•-'• Reddy said. "I plan to stay active in the community." Reddy's decision to retire ends a 21 1/2-year career with the Westland Fire Department. He steadily rose through the White Christmas: The ranks, climbing from his firefighting job to claim the top job deadline for the guaran Of fire chief three years ago. • teed white Christmas • •* ; •',• contest is today. Children Please see CHIEF, M in kindergarten through fifth grade can enter Draw a poster of what •• Wilson School your house would look like covered in snow on Christmas Day. Entries development must be brought to the Bailey Recreation Center by today. plan criticized BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI ...... , ,w Council meets: Westland SPECIAUWRITBR **** City Council meets at 7 A proposed residential development on the old Wilson Ele^ p.m. at Westland City mentary School site raised residential concerns on two heat Hall, Ford Road, west of ed issues during a Westland Planning Commission meeting STAFF PHOTOS BY BRTAN MITCHELL Tuesday. Wayne, in Westland. Residents worry that Sassafras Trails, a coveted wooded Sounds of the season: The West- area near the development, would be jeopardized. land Community Foundation host "Children will be climbing the fence and going into Sas ed a holiday classical concert safras Trails," according to area resident Beth Kunkle. "Can TUESDAY Wednesday at the new St. Con- you imagine what will go on with Sassafras Trails with this stantine and Helen Greek Ortho number of children going in there?" Fine art: The Livonia Arts Secondly, a newly formed group called Citizens for Good dox Church near the Hellenic Cul Government accused Planning Commissioner David James of Commission presents tural Center in Westland. Above, having a conflict of interest by also serving on the Wayne- mixed media works by the La Corda String Ensemble per Westland school board; (See related story.) Nancy Pitel at the Livo forms holiday selections. At right, The issues spring from a $500,000 purchase offer by Tod Kilroy of Westland places a toy Galaxy Builders for 13.5 acres that includes the Wilson Ele nia Civic Center Library, mentary School site and surrounding land east of Wildwood 32777 Five Mile Road. donation among other donations and south of Avondale Avenue. The parcel is owned by the under the Christmas tree. Admis Wayne-Westland School District. * Hours are 9 a.m. to 9p.m. sion was the donation of an Wilson Elementary School has been closed since the early Monday to Thursday, 9 unwrapped toy to be given to the 1980s and most of the building has been vacant since. children helped by the Westland "We lease it when we can," said Patricia Brand, assistant a.m. to 5p.m. Friday and superintendent of business services. "Right now there is a Saturday, and 1-5p.m. Salvation Army. Refreshments and child care (business) in it. It's a cash drain when you have a Sunday. hors d'oeuvres were also served at building and you don't have enrollment to subsidize it and a reception as part of the holiday you still have to heat it." program. The proposed development, Wildwood Manor Subdivision, would include 54 modest residential homes. THURSDAY However, residents who live near the planned development say it would diminish the -natural setting of the 52 acres in Surplus food: The city of Please see WILSON, A2 Westland will be having its surplus food program at the Dorsey Community Board of'education offers longtime teachers buyouts Center 10 a.m. to 2p.m. today. * BY DARRELL CLEM tral office staff and top-level cabinet years as educators climb the salary plan. Teachers could sign up during a STAFF WRITER members, although Slee said details ladder. 45-day period beginning Jan. 21, Slee Wayne-Westland school board mem aren't complete. ThiB is an economic decision that we said. bers are offering longtime teachers as School board members voted 7-0 believe is in the best interest of the dis But they have to meet certain crite INDEX much as $59,500 to leave their jobs. Monday night to approve what they trict," Slee said Monday, publicly ria. Officials estimate that 100 of the dis officially called an employee severance unveiling the plan. First, they have to have at least 10 trict's 840 teachers will accept early plan, amid hopes of replacing top-paid The plan resembles early buyouts years of Wayne-Westland service by 1 Obituaries JV6 educators with new teachers earning offered to employees in 1995, when 160 next June 30. H8 buyouts, although 563 qualify, Dan I Classified Index Slee, assistant superintendent of entry-level salaries. teachers and 20 administrators left the Of the 563 teachers who have 10 Real Estate HI employee services, said. The board stands to save about district. But the old plan carried a years of experience here, those vested H4 Early buyouts, officially termed $33,000 in the first year for every $64,000-per-employee price tag. with 30 years in the state retirement Crossword teacher it replaces, Slee said. Savings, School officials will require at least system can leave' next June with an Jobs employee severance plans, will also be J£l offered to building administrators,.cen would gradually diminish in coming 50 employees to proceed with the latest Home A Service " Please see BUYOUTS, A2 ^Autos • j Vf I Taste Bl LHeaUhNewsr^ i Cl School-based clinic to open I Arts & Leisure "15' J Sports & Recreation BY DARRELL.CLEM nizations, routine care, first-aid and health educa 7.E1 STAFF WRITER tion, in hopes that healthier students will have high Norwayne area children and their families will er attendance and perform bettor ix\ their class HOW TO REACH US Boon receive health services from a Lincoln Elemen rooms. „ tary School-based clinic in Westland. "Our focus is on keeping children well and their *It's going to be wonderful for this area," school sec families well," family nurse practitioner Sue Szurck Newsroom: 319-953*2104 retary Judy Gilliam Baid. said. Newsroom Fax: 313-591-7279 Nurses will staff the clinic four days a week from 9 , The clinic will begin acceptinjg patients in mid-Jan a.m. to 3 p.m., tentatively beginning Jan. 12. Other E-mail: newsroom 0 Monllne.com uary following a, joint effort by Wayne-Westland details are pending. Nlghillno/Sports: 313-9R3-2104 schools and OakWood Healthcare System. The clinic' will serve students and their families A doctor is expectedto be available one day a week Reader Comment Line: 313-953-2042 from Lincoln and Jefferson elementary attendance for several hours. [OTOWTOMlUlfUY Classified Advertising: 313-591*0900 areas, where many residents lack the health care . As a nursing practitioner, however, Szurek is Health talk: Ellie laroy, Lincoln Elemen- Display Advertising: 313-591-2300 coverage they need. , trained to perform physical exams, treat acute health iary School nurse, communicates to first- 'Home Delivery: ZiM^UiWi Medical staff will provido physicals, child immu • ;/••' .'.''',' • ' '.— Please BCO cUWc A2 graders with Rosy Goodhealth, a puppet. u-«***• .*:A2{W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 Clinic from page Al James' double problems such as infections and injuries, treat chronic diseases ' such as diabetes and high blood !i|§i pressure, prescribe medications roles questioned and provide prenatal care, ^^^•^a^a^ai m among other services. ; The clinic will stress ways of BY DIANE GALE ANDREA8SI Teresa Robbins, CGG , preventing health problems, in If:' nla^H SPECIAL WRITER spokeswoman, said the nature of addition to treating illness. t^B^B^BB I~:>-MS l G^M A community group is accus the positions poses a conflict: "To 1 "We need improved atten '.••• a^iVeVeVeVeVaH ing Westland Planning Commis try to serve these two masters ;•&•• during deliberation of this land dance, and we need improved • '•:•' '- .: ."•" sioner and Wayne-Westland health when the students are in •P^'^A^H school board member David use question inevitably results ' jschool," Lincoln principal Cyn James, of a conflict of interest for in a breach of duty as that thia Swift said. having both positions. phrase is used in the act, mak i^i^^H A letter from John D. Erdevig, ing the offices legally incompati \ Organizers say students will an attorney representing Citi ble." vido-better in school if theyfeel • 'i " zens for Good Government, said CGG was formed recently well when they are there. the conflict arises because because of this issue, Robbins ; "And the students and the par James, as a school board mem said. ents will have the convenience of ber, has an interest in the sale of "These things need to be cor ;having services right here," land that goes before the plan rected to have a city government A%. 1 and school district that work for ;Swift said. SueSzurek ning commission for review. "It will not be a free clinic," Cynthia Swift JarreSchwyn "Thus, the school board has the good of the citizens," Robbins said. she added, "but services will be said. member Mathew McCusker com one set of interests and duties to " ! available to all clients. Payment teach about .preventive health the residents of the larger school The issue surfaced recently ; Oakwood Foundation is paying care. mended the program. regarding a proposed subdivi [arrangements may be individu "Other schools in the school district, while the planning com alized. * the tab for starting the clinic, "The students love Rosie," she mission has its own ordinance to sion development on Wilson Ele which will open in a renovated said. district are going to see this and enforce on behalf of the citizens mentary School land that is •''.;. Project consultant Jane section of Lincoln school. The - Laroy's effort coupled with the want the same thing," he said. of the City of Westland," the let owned by the Wayne-Westland 'Schwyn Baid the clinic opening clinic has three exam rooms. clinic should make a difference Superintendent Greg Baracy ter said. School District. !wiy culminate a project that has In a related effort, nurse Ellie in the health of Norwayne stu and others say the clinic will be "The Michigan Attorney Gen The school board wants to sell :long been in the planning stages. Laroy already uses .Rosie, a dog dents and their families, Swift open in an area that needs it. eral's office has told CGG that, the land and preliminary devel . -V^e've been working for a year puppet dressed in a nursing uni said. "It is the right thing to do," he based upon these facts, Mr. opment plans were before the |a$%a half to get this going," she form, to go into classrooms and Wayne-Westland school board said. James occupies these two offices planning commission Tuesday. :in violation of a Michigan law James abstained from the vote. commonly known as the Incom Robbins said the group was patible Offices Act MCL 15.182." planning to contact the Wayne from page Al County Prosecutor's Office to Hhief James didn'tt return phone calls from the Observer. pursue further legal action. Marion Gorton, spokeswoman A similar conflict of interest ushered in a new era of citing the most common fire Thomas concluded. Still, he conceded it is difficult for the Michigan attorney gener charge first surfaced earlier this lie safety by convincing code violations, allowing prob Even beforehis decision to to leave his job. "Fire service has al's office,:said if situations occur year. At that time, James sup for Robert Thomas and lems to be corrected prior to fire retire, Reddy had begun to been my life." where decisions are made on one ported a^iondominium develop _ tland City Council members inspections. develop new interests. He and Reddy said he is proud to have board and come before the other ment at the planning commis :*S*t*5£l*nplement an Advanced Life The department also devel several business partners built achieved his career goal of mov^ board where the same person sion level that would financially ^**5u'jpjjort system, which placed oped a series of brochures that Norris Apartments on Palmer ing the fire department from a, sits; "there would likely be £ benefit the school district. ^wj^jfily trained paramedics on firefighters give to residents and Road, providing highly touted rescue system of emergency problem of incompatibility." Shortly after, Assistant City 1• cdy^treets last February. businesses to help them cope in apartments for low-income resi medical technicians to the She stressed, however, that Attorney Keith Madden ruled the wake of major fires and dents and fueling the first major much-better trained paramedics this comment isn't an official that James in his planning com s other emergencies. residential development in the now involved in Advanced Life mission role had "no legal recog •i ^STany neighboring communi- attorney general opinion. Those Norwayne neighborhood £n 50\ Support. opinions are done on a fact basis. nized conflict of interest" in rec ; tieS are stitTtrying to catch up. "Mike has taken the fire years. His retirement leaves a void ommending that the city i *»$f any one person was respon- Gorton said she couldn't find a department and turned it into a that one of two candidates will written record of a decision on approve 92 condominiums to be 18¾½ for bringing Advanced Life user-friendly department," Reddy and business partner fill. the James case. built on property sold by the ;§j|fport to the city, it was Mike Thomas said. George Riley also have launched Two assistant fire chiefs, "We don't know what hap school district. The commission I^Ady," Thomas said Friday. "He has made it a lot easier a new business, The Fire Acade Patrick Harder and Mark Neal, pened in this situation and we're is an advisory board that makes ; *- • * tvtC JK&*W£- pHney open Sundays 10 to 7 Wild side. Animal print plush jacket from Bright colors, cotton crewneck Cozy comfort. Ribbed belted cardigan. Jacobson's own. Cable cardigan Supply and Demand. Viscose rayon. pullover by Foxcroft. Imported. 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He,cited a particular need for ^venitig volunteers to ring bells At Westland locations such as Targe^'Service Merchandise, $ears_ahd Hudson's. J Welsh' encouraged two-person team's,to volunteer to ring bells. ! The'rn'oney raised will be used {o provide food baskets for The Salvation Army H falling behind In K» turxtoltlng effort* to far this year. fWdv_families and toys for chil They need your help wfth money and dren who might otherwise timej.To find out how you can help. caB r^eelvB-fiothing for Christmas. 722-3660. HELEN FURCEAN / STAFF ARTIST STAFF PHOTOS BY BRYAN MITCHELL rehab Merry making: The Friends o/ Nankin Mills' ninth annual Christmas Tree Lighting fell vic tim to inclement weather, but fes opens tivities were held anyway. Above, »:*:* 5-year-olds Nicole McCloud (left) and Lindsey Roy, both of West- Garden City Hospital's Sports State-of-the art equipment is KetfafcHItation Center officially featured at the 6,500 square foot land, chat with Santa Claus but opened recently on Central City center including the Total Gym were a little shy. At right, those Parkway opposite Westland Therapy System, treadmills and who gathered sang a few Christ (jJenter. independent and dependent mas Carols. The event was held j! Located between Dick's Sport stair climbers. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Nankin ing Goods and MedMax, the cen Receiving a lot of attention at Mills, on Ann Arbor Trail in West- ter seems to have an ideal loca the official opening was the tion - athletic equipment on one multi-depth Swimex pool which land. $de and medical supplies on the has jets to keep patients swim other. ming in place. f; The center provides assess The clinic is currently open 6 ment and treatment for orthope- a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday ^ij-sjpojts, hand-wristrstioulder through Thursday and 8 a.m. to andnead-neck-back rehabilita 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Beginning tion. Jan. 10, there will be Saturday ^Staffing the center are experi hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CRIME WATCH enced physical and occupational Other hours will be added as therapists along with certified needed. Shopper mugged He had a shaved head. She said The woman described three The break-in occurred at the athletictrainers. the second culprit was about 14 suspiects, including two black Norwayne area school located at ^: - A 49-year-old Westland years old, also 5-foot-7, 115 males and one black female. The 32150 Dorsey. woman was attacked and her pounds and similarly dressed. men were described as in their purse stolen by two teen-agers 30s and the woman as being 19 outside of Danny's supermarket, to 23 years old. 31313 Ann Arbor Trail at Merri- Purse snatching It Police recovered the woman's Other break-ins in Wne Recreational Slcate man, a police report said. The purse following a traffic stop Two Joy Road businesses suf victim reported losing $200, A woman leaving Kroger on that also led to an arrest, Lt. fered break-ins late Dec. 4 or credit cards and personal items Ford Road at Central City Park Marc Stobbe said. early Dec. 5, police reports said. when her purse was seized on way told police she was pushed One occurred at Red Carpet «iooff Dec. 5, around midnight. by one of three people who fled Keim and another at a next-door j Any Purchase of $100 or More She told police she believed the scene after her purse was School break-in Allstate insurance office. Both i_ - Expires 12/31/97 ^ J her attackers were supermarket seized from a shopping cart as businesses are in the 27500 employees when she saw them she left the store. A Jefferson-Barns Elementary .block of Joy Road. standing near the entrance. But Her purse was later recovered School custodian reported that Police reports noted that a FREET-SHIRT1 then one teen pushed her to the and an arrest made by Westland the school was broken into with any Inline Skate purchase telephone and a pair^of pliers Now through f 2/31/97 (mention this ad) ground and her purse was seized police. between 10:45 p.m. Dec. 5 and were taken from Red Carpet before the attackers fled on foot. The victim told police she was 6:45 a.m. Dec. 8. A window and Keim by someone who first W© also carry She described one as a 14- about 15 feet from the sidewalk an interior door frame were entered the next-door Allstate • Fitness Skates year-old white male, about 5- in front of Kroger when the inci damaged and money had been office, where nothing was report SALES' SERVICE • RENTALS • Children's Skates foot-7 and weighing 115 pounds. dent occurred. She had earlier taken from an envelope in the ed missing. The break-in She said he wore a hooded seen some of the suspects inside school. 13427 JOV ROAD • CANTON • (313) 207 8606 • Rofler Hockey Skates occurred on the west side of the sweatshirt and baggy blue jeans. the store, she reported. No arrests have been made. "V&S V:.r ' -i 00 J " 7 •-.!•) j* V,' '.')fifn- i<*-/i" ^.- WV)\- >'Y>j- i Allstate business. if •IK $ &'Mbmreminded me that just because she **••"•. .• Read Arts & Leisure on Sundays »• ti |-needs help doesn't mean she9s helpless. She knew that living on her own CITY OF GARDEN CITY I MICHIGAN was no longer safe or practical; NOTICE TO BIDDERS WovenHearts was the ideal solution." NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt, Garden WovenHearts assisted living residence offers Mom all the com City, Michigan, 48135 (Telephone: 313-525-8814), on or before THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18,1997, at 12:00 p.m. for the following; forts of home and the services she needs. Best of all, she didn't RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION WORK, CASE 7305 have to move from her lifelong community of family and friends. $i to $10 #: Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a scaled envelope endorsed with the name(8) of item (s) bids. TO At WovenHearts, Mom can age with dignity by continuing to live The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or » in part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of life with choices—her choices. She receives assistance with the City. BLACKJAC basic needs from the warm, caring staff and continues to enjoy * R.D. SHOWALTER Cc City Clerk-Treasurer $t-$5,$S fav&ite hobbies and interests. WovenHearts' staff pays special attention to Mom's needs and pref I'uNith: Dwmb*r M, 1997 , iiflim £• $10-$I0 r erences— 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That makes me happy! &• CITY OF GARDEN CITY And for those older adults affected by memory impairments such as Alzheimer's disease and MICHIGAN Hold'em Poker iV" • VH dementia, WovenHearts Memory Care is offered right next door. NOTICE TO BIDDERS & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals will be reoeived at *".• the Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt, Garden •WovenHearts. City, Michigan, 48135 (Telephone: 313-626-8814), on or before MONDAY, DECEMBER 29,1997, at 2:00 p.m. forth© following: ^^U4 Alternative LMng Services PNEUMATIC TIRE CASINOS 32111 Cherry Hill Road* Westland, MI 48185 Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a 'UkusAWeA (313)729-4034 scaled envelope endorsed with the name(s) of item (a) bid. t The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bida, in whole or Detroit/Windsor Area The Standard for Quality of Life in Assisted Living MMLHQtfiM in part and to waive any informalities when deemed in tho best interest of k the City. R.D. SHOWALTER CALL TOIL FREE Opening Soon ~ Xou'Accepting Reservations! PubiiiV D««mt*r u. 1W7 City C1frlt' Treasurer iMiyi SH (35874) M-*. *mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, BERBER 14, 1997 W~ Roadwork Road money formula is difficult. •- Local officials want more talks, to change, says Sen. Abraham , BY KEN ABRAMCZYK But Michigan's congression Part of the problem was STAFF WRITER al delegation is working to that the developed nations information about jurisdiction would, enter such agreements. , U.S. Sen. Spencer Abra deliver on the $200 million while undeveloped ones would * ham, R-Mich., had some good Gov. John Engler targeted in not, Abraham said. «^ * news for people attending a his road plan. That may occur BY TIM RICHARD roads should be controlled by the in Lansing. "A lot of manufacturing ajuT« Western Wayne County Lead because Congress has shifted 8TAKK WRITER state and which should continue "I haven't had one community jobs would go to these other ership meeting Thursday. some money from the general to be local. say they're for this," said SEM- places," Abraham said, Local officials are ready to Congress may balance a fund to the highway trust "There are'some good ideas COG's transportation manager because the regulations would negotiate rather than do battle budget for the first time since fund and are pushing for that and some not so good," said Carmine Palombo. not apply there and costs, with Gov. John Engler's admin 1969 if Congress and Presi money to be spent on roads, Andrew Wardach, Brighton "We've proposed that roads would be less. "It will increase istration over a state plan to dent Clinton follow a bill that Abraham said. Township supervisor and chair handling 85 percent of commer the cost of doing business, and take over 9,600 miles of county ' was passed this year. People "People are beginning to man of SHMCOG's Transports. cial travel by transferred to the it will, be cheaper to go to and municipal roads. also can now get more tax realize the conditions of the tion Advisory Council. "But state," said MDOT planner Brazil, cheaper to go to India They asked the' Southeast cre.dits under the Taxpayer roads in the cold weather there's just not enough informa Theresa Petko, who attended the and cheaper to go to. China." Michigan Council of Govern Relref. Act as Individual states," Abraham said. tion" from the Michigan Depart SEMCOG Executive Commit- Agricultural, automotive ments to he the focal point in a Retirement Accounts have The Senate has studied a ment of Transportation (MDOT) and energy-related industries regionwide discussion of which - Please see SEtyCOG, A7 been expanded, Abraham bill for $180 million more for would be affected, Abraham said. Michigan in federal road said. Abraham was told he But when it comes to trans money, while the House has a could attend the conference, portation, and Michigan get proposal for $250 million. but only as a bystander, so he ting more bang for its tax dol "Chances are that we will Funding still remains a question decided not to attend. He lar, it has been difficult shed be in the governor's area of believed the issues will be ding the state's donor status, $200 million," Abraham said. addressed in Congress. BY TONY BRUSCATO they want to" know more about to jurisdiction, but funding," said or what the state gets back Abraham also tackled other STAFF-WHITER how funding, maintenance and Kelley. "A lot of the furjding from what it pays the federal issues: questions are wrapped into the • On standardized testing, The Michigan Department of liability will be affeGted before government, Abraham said. sunset of Act 51 road funding • On controlling carbon Abraham believes federal aid Transportation (MDOT) owns they sign on the dotted line and "Michigan is one of 21 donor legislation, which will be a big dioxide emissions and the for education should be dis-. 9.600 miles of roads in Michigan, give up local control of any states," Abraham said. "In issue next year. Our concern as Kyoto conference, Abraham tributed on a block grant and wants control of.another roads. order to change that, we must a township is that we get a place said scientific data existed on basis, and not involve Wash-; 9,100 miles of roadway now con Redford Township Supervisor change the formula. But it is at the table to voice our con pro and con arguments ington so much. "The (Depart- , trolled by local jurisdictions. Kevin Kelley believes there are hard to change that formula, cerns." whether the United States ment of Education's) role is a Leaders from the Conference still too many questions to be because some states are get Redford's roads are owned by should undertake such mea confused one." Abraham said. of VVcstern_Waynt' (CWWi, a-con answered before he can agree to ting more money than they Wayne County. . While cities get sures and to what extent. sortium of eighteen western anything. are putting in." "Questions not only pertaining Wayne County communities, say Please see CWW, A7 Cars for commissioners? Ordinance may be revised LIONEL BY KEN ABRAMCZYK an addendum introduced Thurs Robert Blackwell and Commis trict covers 188 square miles, the STAFF WRITER day on a committee agenda was sioners Edna Bell, Ed Boike, largest of any commissioner. Chris Cavanagh, Bernard Park Patterson estimated lease LIONEL STARTER SET FOR UNDER Wayne County commissioners approved, 6-1, allowing for com er and Jewel Ware, all costs could range from $3,000 to while supplies last! $100. GREAT VALUE, LOADS OF FUN! may give themselves an early mission use of cars. The full com Democrats, supported the adden $4,000. * Rugged little 8200 DockskJer 0-4-6 steamer with a 9700 New Haven Christmas present Thursday if mission's 15 members are dum. McCotter said: "Right now, I'm boxcar with opening doors and 6057 they decide to repeal or revise a expected to act on the item The item is expected to be just appalled that the commis Lionel Lines bobber caboose. Set TRAINS, HOBBIES & COLLECTIBLES four-year-old ordinance.prohibit Thursday. debated, but the Republican sioners would supply themselves includes art oval ol 0-27 track and 19155 Merriman Road u ing them from using county- Commissioner Bruce Patter members aren't optimistic the with a Christmas present. This power pack. (6-11919) ws,. financed cars. son. R-Canton. was the sole opponent on the Committee on addendum will be defeated. matter was - and should remain The ordinance was introduced Airports. Roads and Public Ser "There's really no reason for a - settled." by Commissioner Thaddeus vices of allowing for the car commissioner to have a car," McCotter. R-Livonia, and passed usage. Committee Chairman Patterson said. Patterson's dis by commissioners in 1993. 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Made in America since 1933 The best from start to finish. • Beauty and barber shops \ !(K l> I'-ilv!' i>: ! MP !<•;'! » •<:' i!'i> ,H: S V '•',':! V 'U' SQUIHGATE ' fc.vcrcisc program l»!i!\h .lint ,1 S I (10 I >\ <.;;:,! M,i ! < >'•]: < < • ""'i , ^MMMMMMMMM* A«i mmm mm •V A6(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 PLACES & FACES Holiday project Christmas creation: Judge appointed compete to win a guaranteed Sunshine & Rainbow white Christmas. Draw a Preschoolers from the Westland 18th District poster of what your house Judge C. Charles Bokos has would look like covered in snow William D. Ford been reappointed by the Michi on Christmas day. Include your Career Technical Cen gan Supreme Court to serve as name, address, phone number, ter visited Marquette chief judge of Westland Dis the grade you are in and the trict Court, Bokos has served House for Assisted name of the school you attend Living in Westland as a local judge since 1992. He on your poster. Entries must was. originally appointed to the be brought or mailed to the recently to work on job-by Gov. John Engler and Bailey Recreation Center at holiday decorations. was subsequently elected by 36651 Ford Road, behind City Here, 4-year-old voters. As chief judge, he is Hall in Westland, by Monday, responsible for the total opera Colton Lipinski makes Dec. 15. The winner will be a holiday table center tion of the court. He also was notified by Dec. 21. If there recently chosen to chair the isn't any snow on the ground piece as resident Char Wayne-Westland YMCA's on Dec. 23, a truckload of snow lotte Race looks on. bo&rd of directors and was will be dumped on the winner's elected vice president of the front lawn on that date. If Wayne County District Judges there is snow already covering Association. the ground, another prize \yill ;r'- be given. F)re fund-raiser |As the result of a raffle at the Wayne Westland Federal Surplus food Credit Union, more than $900 has been donated for fire pre STAFF PHOTO BY BRYAN MITCHELL vention education and the The city of Westland will be B,urn Center. having its surplus food pro J During October, the credit gram at the Dorsey Communi ujiion held a. Fire prevention ty Center on the following date OBITUARIES ^eekend. During the weekend, and time: members were asked for mone Palmer, Stieber, Merriman and Wildwood roads, which is ALYCIA MADGWICK Funeral services for Bertha and one great-grandson. Son Funeral Home. Cremation tary donations to go to either Funeral services for Alycia Caswell, 83, of Westland were Memorials may be directed to rites were accorded. Officiating ffre prevention education or known as Norwayne and Oak Village: between 10 a.m. and 2 Madgwick, 14, of Westland were recently in David C. Brown Michigan Humane Society, 3600 was the Rev. Herman W. Kucyk tjie Burn Center. recently in L.J. Griffin Funeral Funeral Home, Belleville, with Auburn Road, Rochester Hills from Church of the Divine Child. |>This year, 14 fire extinguish p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. All other residents excluding Home with burial at Roseland burial at Hillside Cemetery, 48309, Surviving are: husband, Wal ers were raffled off for those Park Cemetery, Berkley. Offici Belleville. Officiating was the ter; son, Dennis Kozoro; daugh- yfrho donated. Also, the West Precinct 28: between 10 a.m. -and 2-prm-Friday, Dec. 19. ating was the Rev. Jerry A. Rev-. John L. Vaprezsan from AVIE P. BROWN ters, Sharon McKay and Gail land Fire Department sent Yarnell of St. Michael Lutheran Metro Baptist Church. Jarvis; and two grandchildren. bver a fire truck and rescue Senior citizens living in Tay Funeral services for Avie Brown, lor Towers may call their build Church. Mrs. Caswell, who died Dec. 6 52, of Gaylord were recently in crew for children to learn about Alycia, who died-Dec. 4, was in Angela Hospice in Livonia, fire safety. ing manager for their day of Uht Funeral Home with burial MARY R. WESTERH0LM distribution. born in Ann Arbor. She was a was born in Addison, Ohio. at Cadillac Memorial Gardens Funeral services for Mary West- ! On Friday, Dec. 12, checks student at Franklin High School. Surviving are: daughter, West, Westland. Officiating was {vere presented to the Wayne. For December, applesauce, erholm, 92, of Westland were beef corn flakes, can potatoes, Surviving are: parents, David Shirley (Frank) Bartosh of Brother Tim Dunn, recently in L.J. Griffin Funeral £nd Westland Fire Depart Jr. and Melanie Madgwick; Belleville; mother, Pearl Rum- ments. grapefruit juice and salmon Mrs. Brown died Dec. 7 in her Home with burial at Glen Eden will be distributed. brother, Ryan; sister, Shayna; sey; stepsisters, Dorothy Barr of home. She was a homemaker. Cemetery. Officiating was the For questions call the Dorsey grandparents, David Sr. and Highland, Ind., and Audrey Abel Surviving are: husband, Rev. Drexel E. Morton from St. Center's hot line at (734) 595- Jane Madgwick; grandparents, of Clinton, S.C.; six grandchil Thomas; son, Michael Heintz; Michael Lutheran Church. Toys for Tots 0366. Mike and Helen Tocco; grand dren; six great-grandchildren; daughter, Terri Turnbull, Jamie Mrs. Westerholm, who died • MedMax has joined the 1998 mother, Nancy Madgwick; and and two great-great-grandchil Pelack; mother, Ida Hailey; Dec. 9 in Westland, was born in Toys for Tots program spon great-grandmother, Victoria dren. Mrs. Caswell was preceded brother, Gene Hailey; sisters, Clairage, Pa. She was an assem sored by the U.S. Marine Reeves. in death by: husband, Robert; Ann Settles, Malinda Duffield, bly worker for an automotive Porps. Deck the halls sister, Norma Stephens; and Alene Moran, Sarah Hooker; and company. brothers, Irvwin and Leonard four grandchildren. Mrs. Brown ; Upon dropping off an The 11th annual "Christmas Surviving are: daughter-in- unwrapped gift, MedMax cus FRANCIS OAKES Rumsey. was preceded in death by daugh law, Carrie; one brother; three Decorating.Contest," sponsored Funeral services for Francis Memorial contributions may ter, Lisa Gallardo, and brother, tomers will receive a coupon by the Westland City Council, sisters; 10 grandchildren; and for $5 off a purchase of $20 or (Frank) Oakes, 84, of Westland be made to Angela Hospice, Ray Hailey. five great-grandchildren. Mrs. is open for nominations, were recently in St. Michael's Livonia. more. according to the chairwoman of Westerholm was preceded in • Store locations include: Catholic Church, Livonia, with death by her son, Karl. the event, council president burial at Holy Sepulchre Ceme 35600 Central City Parkway in Sandra Cicirelli. MAYNARD QENSLER Westland, (734) 458-71Q0. tery. Officiating was the Rev. CHRISTINE M. GROOME Maynard Gensler, 90, of West- SHIRLEY J. WALKER Residential displays will be Alberto Bondy. Arrangements ; "W£re excited to give back to judged by members of the city Funeral services for Christine land died Nov. 29. Funeral services for Shirley the community through the were made by Neely-Turowski Groome, 74, of Westland were Born in Fostoria, Ohio, Mr. Walker, 72, of Westland were 1 council and plaques will be Funeral Home. ^1998 Toys for Tots program,' awarded to the first-, second- recently in R.G. & G. R. Harris Gensler was a retired millhand. recently in L.J. Griffin Funeral said F. Kevin Browett, chair- and third-place winners on Mr. Oakes, who died Dec. 6 in Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Survivors include his daugh Home. Cremation rites were Jnan and chief executive officer Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998. Westland, was born in Bergland, Hope Cemetery. ters, Jane Elwood, Nancy Hect accorded. Officiating was the of MedMax. "We're hoping Mich. He lived in this area many The council will look at all Mrs. Groome, who died Dec. 4 and Sue Szwed; nine grandchil Rev. Ruth Billington from metro Detroit will assist Med years. He was a bottler with in Ann Arbor, was born in Balti dren; and 15 great-grandchil Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Max in helping underprivi nominations on Monday, Dec. Twin Pines. He was a member of 22. more, Md. She lived in Westland dren. Church.. leged children see the miracle Knights of Columbus, Notre five years and previously was a Private services were held. Anyone wishing to nominate Dame General Assembly, Mrs. Walker, who died Dec. 9 of Christmas." Livonia resident from 1965. She Arrangements were made by the at her Westland residence, was themselves or another resident Wayne. was a homemaker. She was a for this award may call City Care Memorial Society, Resur born in Detroit, She was a home- Surviving are: daughters, member of the Southern Michi rection Funeral Home, Clinton maker. Clerk Diane J. Fritz at (313) Janet Rizzo, Cheryl Kloevcar, gan Unit of the Herb Society of 467-3190 or (313) 467-3191. Township. Surviving are: husband, Christmas dream Donna Beardslee; six grandchil America. Robert; daughter, Diane Olson; Deadline for nominations is 5 dren; and three great-grandchil p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Those Surviving are: daughters, brother, William Wilson; sister, • If you are in kindergarten dren. Cheryl Levine, Diane LORRAINE M. KOZORO through fifth grade and live in selected for the awards will be Funeral services for Lorraine Marie Peters; and tvto grandchil notified by the city clerk. Taherzedeh-Yazdian, Carle dren. 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Our subscription lines are ON-LINE! •>,-1\\ 313-591*0500 or 248-644-1100. - The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 *A7 cww from page A5 Road improvements scheduled Act 51 money directly from the Yack has an ongoing battle enue," said Wiacek. "We want to state, the township's share goes with county officials over road make sure, for our taxpayers, into county coffers. maintenance and construction that we get as much funding 4»' for western Wayne County "We passed a resolution at our funding for Canton. we can. last board meeting that we Yack also knows there could be "In reality, Garden City is an.; would like to be considered when a downside to the state taking older community with lots, of Gov. John- Engler last week Act 51 legislation comes up, that over any roads. neighborhood roads, and I doubt • ton; $294,380, Contractor is tracting. Completion: 40 days townships be considered in the said MDOT "would put our tax Rauhorn Electric Inc. Comple after start. "The biggest thing for any the state would want to take dollars to work" with $26 mil process," Kelley said. "We are community is being involved in over many, if any, of them." tion: late summer of 1998. looking a"t legislation proposed lion in road and bridge • Livonia - Schoolcraft the decision making when it Currently, the state gets 39 improvements as soon as the by (state Sen.) Loren Bennett (R- comes/to roads," said Yack. percent of the roads budget, • Westland - Resurface Road traffic signal moderniza Canton) that would turn funding winter weather breaks. tion at nine intersections from Therms always a suspicion that Michigan's 83 counties share• one-fifth of a mile, of Reuther back to the township and we • Haggerty to Fenton. the farther away government is another 39 percent of monies . Drive on the grounds of Walter could decide what to do with it... Among projects scheduled for fron/you, the more difficult and available for roads, while cities Reuther Mental Health Center; • Livonia - Seven Mile continue with the county or hire southeastern Michigan: less likely it is to respond to your split 22 percent.. Local govern $138,000. Contractor is ABC Road traffic signal moderniza a private contractor. Paving. Completion: 20 days tion from Purlingbrook to needs. Besides, the history of ments are concerned about how "I'm open to anything-that's • Garden City and West- from start. Woodworth; $700,000 (includ MDOT is not very responsive." much less they will get if the going to improve roads for our land - Warren Road traffic ing Schoolcraft Road projects). Garden City Councilman Mike state takes control of some of- citizens." signal modernization at seven • Plymouth - quarter-mile Contractor is Rauhorn Electric Wiacek says his biggest concern their roads. Many CWW mem Act 51 legislation is set to intersections: Henry Ruff, Mid- access road to Western Wayne Inc. Completion: early winter is money. bers voiced some doubt, saying expire next September, although dlebelt, Helen Floral, Fair- Correctional Facility; $338,000. of 1998. "I want to know what effect it's their current allocations aren't' at least one local leader doesn't wood, Berwyn Gulley and Fen- Contractor is Richter's Con anywhere near enough. expect the issue to become a going to have on our local rev political football, at least right away. "The legislation can be extend Dear Customers ed, and that's what I think will SEMCOG from page A5 In our most recent circular, three prices for happen," said Tom Yack, Canton Township supervisor. "The ear Aquarium Started Kits were transposed. liest that issue will be dealt with "tee's Dec. 12 meeting in Detroit. the negotiating focal point for rebuilt and reopened in October. We featured the To°p Fin 10-Galton Aquarium Starter Kit. Petko added MDOT has had the seven member counties. "The Davison is fabulous. It was is the Tall, and more likely after the '98 elections. Neither party The price should be M9.99 and not »1 19.99. "some positive response" to what Specifically, SEMCOG mem a county road all these years wants it as a campaign issue. MDOT director James DeSana bers are asking about: (about 50). We took it three We also listed the Top Fin 20-Gallon Starter Kit and the "We've got lots of time to get called a "rationalization plan" for • A specific funding formula. years ago and fixed it," Engler information, from the state so we Top Fin 29-Gallon Starter Kit. The prices for these items state jurisdiction. But she If jurisdiction is changed, the said. should read 74.99 antf'119.99 respectively. declined to name communities. can come up with our own con state Legislature will have to Engler first floated the idea in "They're asking questions clusions." revise the complex formula con May when he unveiled his gaso We apologize for any confusion tfiis may have caused, about how many times will you tained in Public Act 51 of 1951. Yack, whose township's roads line tax hike plan to improve and thank you for your understanding. snowplow, and how many times • Agreements covering repay- are owned and maintained by roads and bridges. Legislators will you mow?" Petko said. menC^f county and municipal the county, says if the state passed the tax but balked at the "There's a real desire to e;et investments and debts for roads could give a better deal, he into a dialog," said SEMCOG taken over by the state. administration's effoft-fce-tak«—might-takeit Where pete »e Olvf executive director John Amberg- • Agreements for covering over more local roads. er, summing up the reaction local obligations for tort liability. Local officials had been miffed /TTHINKIN G ABOUT "N from local meetings. SEMCOG • Plans for levels of service that MDOT showed them only ^¾¾¾¾. had sponsored meetings in every the state would maintain and the takeover plans for their county - Wayne, Oakland, Liv improvements the state would cities and villages; that they Begin Your U.S. Medical Career ingston, Macomb, Washtenaw, make. weren't shown maps for neigh Monroe and St. Clair - to hear The administration's plan, as boring communities; and that with High Spores on the United responses to the Engler-DeSana outlined by DeSana on Oct. 2 but townships were left out entirely. plan. never formally given to SEM States Medical Licensing Exam SEMCOG's Executive Commit COG, is to take over 9,600 more tee unanimously passed a reso miles of roads. 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':Ctl-k\ rr.lv^M to \>v>.\ vVt»,< All MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED [>ivcxjot\ O'' 1 •>'•>}rM' tfl.^Ainj,} Rflj P'sf Mim - - *MtoM*N mmm SfheCDbserw Inside: Holiday recipes Page 1, Section B Keely Wygonik. Editor 313-953 2105 on the web: http://observereccentric.com Sunday, Deccmher 14. 1997 2 UNIQUE IFAVf ' BEHIND TMt HIGH FAT GINGERRfUAD MAN mmm KELLI LEWTON Countdown the 12 Days to Christmas t was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature I was stirring not even a mouse." Wrong! Usually, with onset of the most • *i> wonderful day of the year, we are franti cally dashing about, polishing silver, counting plates, and uncovering the dusty card table from years past. Then you start the long food journey and by Christmas day you're missing out on all the holiday cheer in the next room because you're too busy dicing, chopping and slicing. May I suggest this year be different; a little planning can make a world of difference. OM YOUR IWNS^ The Twelve Days of Christmas - Don't forget to start today GET SET FOR HOLIDAY ^K£\*\Ci • Day 12 - Master Checklist Every great event has great begin nings. A master plan and checklist is the key to success. Your list may include rentals, inventory of china, linen, serving pieces, time line for tasks to insure no last minute run BY PEGGY MARTINELLI EVERTS ing wonderfully seasoned vegeta indoors in dry, heated places. Sunday of the month in Taste. ning. SPECIAL WRITER bles and new combinations of Find the biggest, tallest glass you See recipes inside. • Day 11 - Menu Planning can, fill it with ice water, and sip The most crucial part of a holiday The holiday season brings chal fruits, beans or grains. feast is, of course, the food! In addi lenges and opportunities. Many of The runner must prepare men and crunch your way through any tion to family favorites this would be us look forward to spending time tally for the race. She will think holiday get together. Company's Coming the time to gather recipes you've with family and friends, dressing about how she will feel running The runner puts her whole Here are some holiday entertaining tips from the wanted to try, and if necessary, exper during the competition. Before a heart and soul into the race; American Dietetic.Association/National Center for up our homes and offices, and Nutrition and Dietetics. iment. When menu planning, it is eating wonderfully prepared holiday party, imagine yourself always aware of her body and Appotfeet* essential to have a good mix of items meals. ' eating with restraint, enjoying what it's doing. During a party, • Serve hummus with p <^ *2* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 Homemade treats simply spectacular See related 2 Unique column greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pans. tightly covered container or sealed $t*F *" W Jee *«* &U*1%*n effigy faff if ^/ * e on Taste front, • Bake for 50-60 minutes. Remove plastic bag. from pans and cool completely. 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Makes about 4 (8 rounded tablespoonfuls of potato Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 7-inch over, 5 to 7 minutes. stirring well before transferrirjg to families for eight days to com ounce) servings. mixture into skillet; press lightly nonstick skillet over medium heat Reduce^heat to medium-low and skillet and adding more oil as memorate the rededication of the Recipe from The Lipton with back of a spoon to flatten Pour in 1 1/2 cups mixture. Cook cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, until needed. Serve hot. Makes 4 serv ancient temple in Jerusalem, Kitchens. slightly. Cook on both sides until until underside is browned and underside is browned. Keep warm. ings. when the last remaining contain Here are some traditional brown, about 3 minutes per side. er of undefiled oil miraculously potato latke recipes for Continue frying, adding more oil lasted for eight days. This year ifctii Hanukkah from "Everyday as needed, until all of batter is _^» l Hanukkah begins at sundown on Cooking for the Jewish Home: used up. i^^j^i*^^i3f^i5%^Fi^^ i&* *i^> i*F Tuesday, Dec. 23. &** More Than 350 Delectable Drain on paper towels. Serve hot The Menorah, a candle holder Recipes," by Ethel G. Hofman with applesauce for a meat meal or fj.i! used during Hanukkah, is lit (HarperCollins Publishers, 1997, sour cream for a dairy meal. each night by different family $25). PLYMOUTH U i: members. After the candles are ft lit, it is traditional for families to CLASSIC POTATO LATKES sing and celebrate with a light Makes 24 GUCK'S COLOSSAL ' m MARKETPLACE meal. The most popular meal 2 eggs during Hanukkah is latkes BUTTERNUT LATKES 1/4 small onion, cut into 3 The Ultimate Gourmet Shopping Experience... (potato pancakes) served with 1 pound butternut squash, fi; pieces sour cram or apple sauce. peeled and shredded •< • ) . 4 medium potatoes, peeled While tea is not a traditional 2 medium baking potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces h\ ft part of a Hanukkah celebration, (about 3/4 pound), 1/4 teaspoon baking powder it certainly complements this coarsely grated 3 tablespoons flour special day. 1/4 cup chopped fresh APPLE-CRANBERRY SPARKIER 1 teaspoon salt cilantro 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs, beaten 4 cup size tea bags Vegetable oil for frying 1/2 cup matzoh meal 1 cup chilled cranberry juice Applesauce or sour cream 2 teaspoons lemon pepper cocktail seasoning • 11 Break eggs into a food processor. 1 cup apple juice Add onion and potatoes. Process •1 teaspoon ground ginger fin 2 teaspoons sugar until potatoes are coarsely 1 teaspoon salt In medium sauce pan, bring chopped, Add baking powder, 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut oil water to a boil. Remove from heat flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse 3 or 4 times to mix. In a large bowl, combine squash, and add tea bags; cover and brew potatoes and cilantro. Add beaten 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. In Heat 1/8 inch of oil in a large si eggs, matzoh meal, lemon pepper. ...For All Your Holiday J| Entertaining Needs Festive appetizer sure to please • Butcher Shop Meats • New York Style Deli See related story on Taste Bake the Canadian bacon on a until done. Slice the chicken breast front. Recipe from HDS Services. baking sheet at 350°F. until crisp. on the bias into eight pieces • Poultry & Seafood When finished, drain on a clean Brush the bread with olive oil and PRUNE PORT CANAPE towel. place under broiler until lightly • Sandwich Shop SANDWICH Combine the port wine and toasted. Spread the prune mixture • Gift Baskets prunes in a sauce pan and cook on half the bread slices on the 8 very thinly sliced pieces of oiled side. 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Ann Arbor Road at Lilley • Plymouth St (313)453-2535 AP - The following recipe for Recipe Newsletter" Healthy Weigh Nutrition Ser r Waldorf Gelatin Salad is low in To subscribe to "Healthy vices and send to "Healthy & Ji% Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sat. 8-7; Sun. 9-6 Bbkery opens Mou.- Sat. at 7 a.m. calories and fat-free, made with Weigh Newsletter," which is Weigh Newsletter," 2625-F Cof sugar-free raspberry gelatin, published six times a year, send fee Road, Suite 101, Modesto, CA S^^j^j^j^j^^j^j^jg^ chopped apples, bananas and a check for $15 made payable to 95355. •&i* celery. •+J--JJJJJM ¢r*-^y1*AA^JAAA"AAAx"A*A'L"^' The recipe is from the 'AH Major Credit Cards Accepted Commercial & Prices Effective December I "Healthy Weigh Recipe Newslet Food Stamps Accepted ^Industrial accounts welcome,. Jhru December 24th, 1J ter," published by registered dietitian Karen Lux of Modesto, Come See Our large Selection of Baskets on Display. We Use Over Calif. 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Add to gelatin and stir until 'Cemfe •CutMbin •OraMOtm • Fresh, Jumbo, 6dra (U*M& "DeAt&riH Stuuafc SteuU 'mtms • UI«lS&k *K«*MM •Broad Lorge Shrimp* Hti*S>x4 (DbscrwTHE r NEWSPAPERS Page 4, Section B Susan DeMaggio, Editor 248-901-2567 on the web: http://observer-eccentric.com Sunday, December , 1997 ''ai^iste^^^' Exploration Station ''fpS^^^^/ < - \$e. • • HI • m Mall exhibits teach »>•••-. •• .^ computer innovations p ••' w. thiii*. < Twelve Oaks and Lakeside malls are a class \ . Gifts of gold: Care facilities room of sorts this holiday, introducing kids yt^K encourage gifts like frames and to the wonders of new computer technology \bdtpourri for their residents. based on themes from the shopping centers* ' These come from Hudson's. holiday decor packages. BY BARB PERT TEMPLETON "The kids really like getting that jQldef folks need SPECIAL WRITER information off the screen and then . Shopping for computer gadgets to being able to control something outside very special gifts please all the techno fans on your the computer with it," said Cleavinger. Christmas list may seem overwhelm The Internet Zone is a station that jlf your holiday,gift list includes some- ing, but a stop at the Holiday Explo allows visitors to journey around the - one in a nursing home or long-term care world to learn all about holidays in dif ration Station at Twelve Oaks Mall, or rf^W ** 'facility, here are some ideas. The Peanuts and Popcorn Place at ferent countries. The user can select' the country and the holiday such as . 'Mike Connors, program director of Lakeside Mall, should ease most con L^L«fW*'<-?i v J,^ fe* trie Southeast Michigan Office of Citi cerns. Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. zens for Better Care, said the best gift The Gadget Zone gives the latest PHOTOS BY KJWT ZOWXMY The exhibits boast-computers and Computer fun: Students from Baylor Woodson School in Inkster is simply your presence. other hi-tech equipment that can intro look at video and digital caniera tech nology. Visitors can stand at opposite ..t"JBut don't just visit during the holi- duce shoppers to the latest technology enjoy the afternoon playing with holiday computer programs at y days," he urged. "Make a commitment to packages, tied into Lakeside's Charlie ends of the room and conduct a video Tivelve Oaks Mall in Novi. .'•'visit that person regularly throughout Brown Christmas theme and Twelve conference while typing messages to -^the.year and stick to it. If it's not an ongo- Oaks' Crystal Forest. one another. "•'• jng'thing, it's not as meaningful." Instructors from TechnoMasters, a "The fun part of this- is that all of the " Founded in 1969. Citizens for Better Birmingham-based technology organi stations are at a pretty basic level but Care is a private, non-profit citizen advo zation, double as station masters pro it's still the coolest technology using cacy organization that strives to improve viding guidance and assistance to the newest equipment." Cleavinger .rtbe quality of care and life for people in shoppers of all ages. Offering tips on said. ;.-" long-term care facilities. the newest technology to holiday shop Laughing and giggling were most 1-800-833-9548. prominent at the "Gooing" station M l pers free of charge was part of mall ° SHOPPING Connors also suggest managements desire to offer something whose software set-up allowed visitors ^.'CENTERED ed giving things to help extra to it's patrons, said TechnoMas to select a picture of someone and then personalize the resi ters Vice President Tom Cleavinger. manipulate their faces to hilarious dent's living space ~ "We have a contract with the malls to poses with a simple click of the mouse. tfiings like calendars, give shoppers some real computer Users could also take their own picture pictures, and albums experience using just 15 or 20 minutes and have it appear for re-design on the of family photographs. of their time," Cleavinger said. "And we terminal. Don't let the fear of don't sell anything, we just help with "The face morphing is the same tech theft deter you from giv the educational experience." nology utilized in movies like Roger ing gifts you know your The exhibits are open to the public Rabbit and Mask." said Cleavinger. loved one will enjoy, he on weekends during regular mall A pair of teen shoppers from Farm- DONNA said. "If you stop bring- hours. During the week the station is ington Hills were enjoying a nice break ^ MULCAHY ing in everything for available to school groups, from from the mall crowds inside the sta —.— ^^ ^ .^ g0ttjng st0]en> preschool through eighth grade, for a tion. Elizabeth Jackson. 13, and Jessica the person has no life left,1' he said. nominal charge per child. Levers, 13, really enjoyed the "Gooing" ,•; Nursing homes and long-term care A recent Sunday afternoon found a station. .. facilities are required by law to keep an steady flow of interested shoppers "Is this the coolest or what?" Jackson , inventory of each resident's belongings dropping into the Twelve Oaks exhibit. asked Levers as she twisted the face of Click on: (Left to right) Nikia Allen and Martin Jones, each 7, lis A 4* RETAIL DETAILS Snowman with a heart Retail Details features news briefs from the Malls & Mainstre4t£ beat compiled by Susan DeMaggio. For inclusion-, send informatlcsrit to: Retail Details. c/oThe Observer, & Eccentric Newspapers 805; E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009, or fax to (248) 644-1314. £;i*i This feature \s dedicated to helping readers locate sources for hardto- find merchandise in the marketplace. If you've seen any of the items in Spa In the city updates > ' yvur retail travels (or basement) please call Where Can I Find? (248) Mira Linder introduced three beauty treatment* for the holidays: •' 901-2555. Slowly and clearly, leave your name, number and message, Relaxation Day Special, $280; Two-Hour Beauty Transformation,.' and you should see your input in the following Sunday's column. $180; and Body Beautiful, $150. ', She also is debuting face and body treatments from the French • skin care line Biologique Recherche. For more information call the-' What we found: spa at Applegate Square in Southfield, (248) 356-5810. • The game Cathedral can be ordered from World Wide Games for • * $59.95 at 800-888-0987. Shop has Native American ornaments [ • The Rand McNally store at Somerset Collection South in Trov, Native West Gallery, 863 W. Ann Arbor Trail in Plymouth, has;; has a few Wizards games in stock. hand-crafted ornaments by Native Americans for sale to benefit-'- • We found readers who were willing to-offer their Beanbag Hall "Futures for Children," a Native American charity. The ornaments!' mark Santas, Elvis on velvet, some Apple II paraphernalia, electric m are $25 from which, $17, goes toward the educational outreach pro-l! and Tony hair rollers and Corelle dishes to other caljers. gram. For more details call Native West at (313) 455-8838. " ;; • Unicure hair and skin conditioner can be ordered by mail through the company's Atlanta, GA. headquarters, 1-888-UNICURE , Nordstrom sells art glass ornament $3 per bottle, according to company owner Richard Tucker. The Gift Gallery at Nordstrom has the third in a series of limited,'-! : ; keepsake holiday bulbs designed by Seattle glass artists. This year's,; We're still looking for: §# ' : design is a white orb with brightly colored dots a red or green hang-; • Dishes from A&P bought in 1979 called "Diane." ing loop completes each ornament. $38 in a a miniature hatbox ; • A video transfer box that transfers old 8mm film onto video movies, case.. ^ * , to rent or buy for Douglas of Farmington Hills. Nordstrom is also debuting a Sweet Shop featuring baskets of"edi- ; • Word-of-Mouth spaghetti sauce for Rose. bles for $25-$150. Custom orders available, too. There is a'special ; • An old Arthur Godfrey Christmas album for Sue. hotline for the sweet shop (248) 816-7333. t .'. ; • Clairol haircolor in light ash blonde for Cathy. • Jil Sanders cologne for men for Darryl. in Sisters'open Pagetec Store > • The games Hotel and Flinch for Barb. Patty and Michelle Gillissie of Canton opened a Pagetec franchise! • A store that sells foods suitable for diabetics in the Plymouth/Canton Charitable gift: Sears stores are selling several in downtown Walled Lake offering cellular phones, pagers and; area for a' reader who was just diagnosed with the condition. unique products to benefit Gilda's Club of accessories at 103 E. Walled Lake Drive. Patty has'had a similar- • The publication Two Cute Sock Dolls for Kathy. MetroDetroit, now putting the finishing touches shop in Canton for the past five years. They welcome inquiries at" • John Wayne memorabilia for Jackie's son in Garden City. on its headquarters at 3517 Rochester Road in (248)455-5100. . ;! • An Apple U C monitor for Richard. Troy. An exclusive line of ties and scarves ' • Revlqn'srXia-Xiang'and Diane Von Furstenberg's Tatiana for four Gift Idea warms the heart • ,. ; women in the Canton area. designed by club co-founder comedian Gene .. Teddy WarmHeart generates "warmth" for four hours. After a* • A recording by Bing Crosby and David Bowie of Little Drummer Wilder as well as other celebrities, are $20 each. short nap in the microwave he non-toxic clay heart (a thermal! Boy for Steven. Sears is also selling Ho-Ho-Bean and other 7- ceramix patented by a NASA engineer) gives off gentle heat. Deyel-'.; • The Royal Doulton Coronet pattern in white for Fay. L ' inch plush toys for $3.99 or $1.99 with a same- oped for hospital use, he is hypo-allergenic, non-toxic and will riot; • The Sesame Street by Vetex cartridge in green for Kim. She has the day purchase of $20 or more. Gilda's Clubhous exceed a pre-determined temperature according to marketers. It's- yellow and blue. $39.95 by special order only 1-800-728-0294. . • .'! • A 6-cup Comingware teapot for Carol of Livonia. es across the country offer emotional and social '• • Spoolie rubber curlers and a loose-leaf that opens on the top, not support for men, women and children with all Personalized books for children ' '"'.'. sides for Lafem. types of cancer. To become a volunteer, or hear Hardcover books with your favorite little one's name starring ir>- • Ruth needs a distributor who sells the "miracle cleaner" Swipe. more about the program, call 247-577-0800. the plot, are available from Periwinkle Ink at (248) 828-3881. The"! • The rustspot remover Magica for Michelle. Gilda's Club was named in memory of comedi books are $10.95 plus tax and shipping, in 5-10 business days! Top-!! • Jean is desperately trying to come across a Cary Grant recording enne and former Detroiier Gilda Retainer. ics include: your Child solving f* mystery at his/her own birthday!'. of Red Rases for a Blue Lady from many years ago. party; Your child becoming a hero at the circus by saving Chuclcles • The Lone Ranger board game for Linda of Garden City. The Clown; Your child saving the ballet with her performance vyhen- •.Two more callers said they want to locate a "Drowsy Doll" with pull the star can't appear - to name a few. •*-. '. .! string, too. i i in" • A Bell and Howell #850 slide projector with vertical carousel for Beverly Gillette. • Replacement cutting blades for the Hair Wiz for Ron Petrella. Three easy pieces make dressing up a snag • The old board game Call My Bluff, for Joe of Livonia. • A filter for a Norelco clean water machine for Gertrude oPKroy. • A yellow. Answer Finder, to use with the Scribbles Learn With Me Nobody wants to spend dollars stripes for the workplace also is an oversized scarf that can be One ethnic-inspired piece/- Club by Western Publishing for Sue of Canton. on rhftfits that can only be worn look great as stand-alone special wrapped or draped like a shawl An Asian-print slim pant or skirt! • A 1941 copy of Jolly Jingle Picture Book by Rand McNally for once, so Kevin Quinn, fashion occasion tops. Choose sheer or — try cashmere, faux fur or wool in a beautiful brocade is featiyel' Sharon Gage. coordinator for Nordgtrom Som luxury fabrics such as burnout for day and something more and not overpowering when;; • A TV tuner adapter for Game Gear and a hockey game for Game erset Collection, suggests key velvet or cashmere and look for ornate (such as a beautiful paired with-a simple top: - '• j' —• embellished velvet scarf) to set A cheongsam-inspired brocage* Gear for Colleen of Redford. pieces that may be the best gifts details such as beading or touch off evening ensembles. dress or separates such-as a! • Dick Clark cologne for Gloria of West Bloomficld. your closet receives all year. es of embroidery and lace. A faux-fur chubby is ideal for tunic/pant combination are-a{; • A basket for the crystal FmnasU-r, about 10 1/2-inches across for An embellished top.. One great 'luxe' wrap. those seeking more substantial once casual and elegant. Both- Shirley. 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AtrTouch™ and the AirTouch logo are trademarks of AirTouch Communications. Inc. " •yM'y.yuPi" v< ^m •• •' y»B- wpm y V g"t-r-T"/TTim *' p. o ^- ijn^^gnj -n-w * » i»y-« |)f >n »- ^' »•»••»'.*' mi n » U UJ1. nr^^^P^^^HHW^r^^T^^1 ".' V ' JlJ *P^^"^*^^W! She Page 1, Section Kim Mortson, 313-953-2111 on the web: httpyoeonline.com Sunday, December 14,1997 MEDICAL M A S SAG E T H ERAPY HAS P 0 S IT IV E B E N E FIT S BRIEFS Pearle Vision hosts holiday food bank The annual food drive launched five years ago by nuVision Optical Stores will continue to aid local needy fami POWER lies this year under the new name of Pearle Vision. Customers who bring in a can of food to participating stores from now until Dec. 24 will receive a certificate for $15 off an eye exam and those who donate a case of non-per ishable food items will be given a free exam. To underscore its commitment to supporting the communities in which it does business, Pearle Vision will match its customers; donations pound per pound. And to encourage employees to go the extra mile, Pearle Vision will offer a day off to one employee at each store who personal ly donates the most food. Customers are urged to bring-non- perishable food items to any of the sixteen local nuVision/Pearle Vision StAFF PBOTO BY BOX BRESSUERV' stores including: Laurel Park Place BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI Stiff neck: Barbara Klipa of'Westland finds repose in the results of a neck massage .V;-- Mall -. 37690 West Six Mile Road, SPECIAL WRITER (313) 464-7010; Livonia Mall Shop she receives from Plymouth massage therapist Celeste A. Hamilton, owner of Healing'. ping Center - 29642 Seven Mile Road As Barbara Klipa emerges from the massage Arts Clinic Massage Therapy Relaxation Center of Plymouth. Klipa finds the mas- ' (313) 473-0806; Westland Shopping room, her cheeks are pink, there's a peaceful look sage beneficial to the muscles of her neck that were operated on in recent months. Center - 35000 West Warren (313) * on her face; her eyes are moist and twinkle in an 525-5907; and Wonderland Shopping obvious state of deep relaxation. A few minutes in Miami, a scientific center devoted to studying Center- 29661 Plymouth Road (313) earlier, Celeste A. Hamilton, owner of Healing Arts Studies show that massage has a tremendous the effects of touch on physical and mental health, 261-3220. Clinic Massage Therapy Relaxation Center in Ply affect on our minds and bodies: The Touch have found that massage has helped people with a mouth massages the Westland woman's neck, Research Institute has found that massage: number of conditions from diabetes to hyperactivity rotating her jaw to one shoulder.-then the other. • Affects weight gain and temperament in infants and boosting the immune function in HIV-positive Stop smoking clinic "Tell me, Barbara, if this hurts," Hamilton said, of depressed mothers or who were born prema patients. The city of Livonia is sponsoring explaining that Klipa had neck surgery and she turely But massage isn't a new idea or a trendy new the Stop Smoking Clinic conducted by wanted to make sure she wasn't causing pain. A • Enhances immune function in AIDS and cancer fad. The first known use of massage was 3,000 Dr. Arthur Weaver. The seven night few minutes later, with Klipa on her stomach and patients years ago in China. And Hippocrates, the father of program will be held at Civic Center draped in sheets and towels, Hamilton looks as if • Helps women with bulimia all doctors, talked about the need for physicians to Library, 32777 Five Miie Road, just she is kneading bread dough as her hands move up • Reduces job stress and improves performance know what he referred to as "rubbing." Over the east of Farmington Road. No set fee is and down Klipa's back. Occasionally, Klipa releases • Provides pam reduction during invasive medical years, researchers have documented physical charged, although donations are a sigh, as if she finally found a repose after a long procedures. changes resulting from massage; like lowering accepted. Dates will include: Thurs journey. Other research shows evidence that massage day, Jan. 8; Monday, Jan. 12 through heart rates and blood pressure; improving circula therapy helps infants with colic and sleep disor Klipa first tried massage to counter on-the-job tion; raising skin temperature; heightening the Friday, Jan. 16; and Tuesday, Jan. stress from working as psychiatric nurse. She was ders; and reduces pain among arthritic patients. -20. AlTsessions begin-at 7r30-p.mrand client's sense of well-being and causing anxiety lev- 4ft^anc4hef study-,-sen ior c i \ i zens-^acting-as-suiio^ also {njurecTby~5 patte"nt~orice~arrd wanted an alter- elB to drop. end at 9 p.m. For more information, native medical solution that didn't involve medica gate grandparents gave massages to abused chil Today, however, massage therapy is sometimes call Livonia City Hall at (313) 466- tion or surgery to relieve the pain. Klipa not only dren. The babies responded by sleeping better confused with massage parlors or as a front for 2535 weekdays. ' . gets massages, but over the years took courses and and were more sociable when awake. The seniors prostitution. While the state of Michigan doesn't became a massage therapist herself. benefited, too. They had less anxiety and depres require massage therapists to have licenses, most sion and were more sociable. Breakfast with Santa Benefits are numerous therapists support licensing as extra documenta Other studies are looking at the effects of teach Get into the holiday spirit at a holly Klipa's not alone in her discovery of the power of tion to add validity to their profession. "People are ing parents to massage their diabetic children; starting to become aware that there is therapeutic jolly breakfast with Santa and Mrs. touch. Researchers at the Touch Research Institute pain in arthritic patients and the role of touch in Glaus. massage and that it's not a massage parlor," modifying body image and alleviating eating disor Attend a "Breakfast with Santa" Hamilton said. ders in adolescents. from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Satur When she started working as a day, Dec. 13 in Henry Ford Health massage therapist 18 years ago that System's corporate headquarters at 1 wasn't the case. In fact, it was com have demonstrated a level of skill and expertise Ford Place in Detroit's New Center mon for people to misunderstand through testing and/or education. area. All monies raised with benefit what she was offering. People look Injury, stress reliever the Hospices of Henry Ford Health ing for massages often wonder how System. to find a reputable therapist. If you About 80 percent of Hamilton's clients are look ing for some kind of stress release; others want This year's event will include a pan use the Yellow Pages, look under help dealing with pain; for instance, with their cake breakfast, treats for the kids, a massage therapists; or get a referral lower backs; rotator cuffs or stiff necks. Some special pee-wee boutique where kids from a health store, chiropractor or clients have stress and physical problems. can shop for mom and dad and a holi doctor, Hamilton advised. Often day bake sale. Photos with Santa also times, townships and cities use strict "With therapeutic massage, we blend therapeutic are available for a nominal fee. The ordinances to weed out disreputable techniques of acupressure and trigger point thera cost for a jolly good time is $12 for massage shops. , py along with the relaxation techniques," Hamilton adults and $6 for children under 10. In Plymouth, Hamilton found that said. One of the most commonly asked questions for For more information or to order the city ordinance was 20 pages long: novice clients, Hamilton said, is whether or not tickets, call (313) 876-9259. On the last page, however, the guide lines say that if the therapist is a they have to take their clothes off. The clothing is member of The American Massage removed, but clients are, covered with sheets during Institute names director Therapy Association or a graduate of the massage. The only part of the body that is Kathryn St. Onge has. been named a state license school, the business exposed is the area the therapist is working oh. director of the Barbara Ann Kar- would be approved. Hamilton is a Sessions last anywhere from 10 to 90 minutes. manos Cancer Institute's west region member of the AMTA and also is a After a session, clients usually feel great, but the outreach efforts. St. Onge will oversee graduate of a state-licensed school. next day they might feel some muscle aches if they the Institute's community outreach STAIT PHOTO BV BnA BRESSLER The AMTA was founded in 1943 and had a therapeutic massage. But Hamilton refers to programs in western Wayne and Hands-on method: Hamilton firmly massages the is the largest and oldest national this as working out the problem area. The next Monroe counties, including patient back muscles of Klipa who is also a trained massage organization representing the mas time, the client will be less tight and may ask for a services and health education activi therapist. sage therapy profession. Member deeper massage. ties. The West Region includes offices ship is limited to therapists who Please see TOUCH, C2 in Plymouth, Dearborn, Monroe and Wyandotte. Correction: Low Vision re-opens world for the near-blind An article titled: Curative or Quackery - Magnets attract atten BY KlMBERLY A. MORTSON print to a blind person. Despite the fact that tion of sports, medical communi STAFK WRITKR Simmons recently opened the new Livonia •,:•':•'. '" .'•'•'• :••-•• ?:••-'•: ties, that appeared in the Sunday store, she said she will continue to provide at- '.-''" -'-":'"""'"' ' t There's life after blindness, says Nancy Sim "•'.':' , n ' :•'.'•.•#•*;•"•' Dec. 7 edition of the Observer did . f. -••:• mons, owner of Low Vision Solutions of Livonia. home viewing services for persons who are not appear in its entire form. The Simmons, legally blind, was diagnosed at the unable to travel because of vision or other ^^^^^^^^^^^Hti&v /V- final sentence of the story is as fol age of 10 with retinitis pigmentosa - a disease mobility impairments. lows: ^H^By''' that progressively deteriorates the retina. The black and white and color video magni "But look, if you're trying to get Her vision problems, however, haven't fiers (brand names include Xerox, Magnisight, tr ; • .,,„., well, it doesn't really matter stopped her from functioning as any normal Optelec) aid persons who have lost their ability whether it's science or art" as long sighted person would, but in fact, have had a to read or write due to limited range of vision '• i. ' • ' vw: as you feet better. ^ i "••.*•&. dramatic effect on her career as a new business and focus. Simmons currently sells new equip •V-^.^v ment ranging in price from $l,800-$3,500 that ^^^^^M£, ' ^H owner. "I think I offer an inspiration to persons It • '•••..'/-6. • who are having a hard time coping with their magnifies written words and photographs up to ^^^^Kr'• Jfl fcf Items for Medical Briefs ere welcome 70 times their normal size. vision loss." ^^^HPK ^1 '•£asS; from all hospitals, physicians, companies Users have the ability to enlarge and focus j.i'jfltsfjj The Redford resident runs a company that ^^^^^^^D&^£ J^^^^^^^I 11 and residents active in the Observer-area sells equipment such as video magnifiers and material in the positive and negative such as Ife"'"--^1^-,: ••'.•':_ medical comniunity. Items should be typed black letters on a white background and white or legibly written and sent to: daily living aids to people with extremely low vision, "like myself," says Simmons. For the letters on a black backgrouncV. ^H(|t-,,•••"'..'/"••,%•;"'''. * Medical Briefs past 11 years, she's been running the business She said there's a large population of people c/o The Observer Newspapers out of her home but recently made the leap to who are unaware of products such as video mag 38261 Schoolcraft Road nifiers and settle for a life that is limited due to Uvonla, Ml 48160 purchase a storefront business on West Seven Mile near Middlebelt Road. their vision impairment. "You can't imagine the • Or faxed to (313) 691-7279 satisfaction I get from being able to provide a •KiSlAfT lllrtTlO BV JI M JA<;Dmn "My clients were always asking mo if 1 had a product that restores a person's ability to read a place they could come and view the equipment Power of magnification: Nancy Simmons, owner of instead of me coming to them becnuse I could book, write a letter or look at pictures of their only bring two or three machines with me at a grandchildren," said Simmons. Low Vision Solutions of Livonia, demonstrates one time." Low Vision Solutions will also sell used equip of several video magnifiers she sells at her netv The now, 800 square foot store enables her to ment from $500-$l,f)00. Seven Mile Road store. Other inventory she retails display approximately eight to 10 machines Other visual aids and daily living devices for persons with extremely low vision includes . :71 including hand-held magnifiers, daily living include talking watches and calculators, large handheld magnifiers, talking notches and calcu aids, large print software and devices that read ~~ Plcftsc see VISION C2 lators and large print computer software. ^*IA^*^fc^**tt^Mli^^****i ftftgy* *Mftl i^ttkM^ 1****IIQWV«Q*QPI***QQMOT«41*M*MVIVII*9^^ i««p V~ m • i m IIWPVRP \ v _ ' C2* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 Beanie Bear auction benefits diabetes research MEDICAL DATEBOOK / Family members/friends wel ly and friends. In coordination The Susan B. Ashlee Company in Livonia, Items for Medical Datebook are with the Michigan Cancer Foun known for its gourmet gift baskets, has planned a welcome from all hospitals, come. Group will meet at Gar • LOCAL FUND-RAISER den City Hospital for a presenta dation Support Services. The silent auction to raise funds for the Juvenile Dia physicians, companies and resi group meets at 2 p.m. free of betes Foundation and the cardiac unit of Childrens dents active in the Observer- tion and to promote a snaring 422-8700. interaction free of charge. Call charge. Call 458-3381 for addi Hospital. The bear, named "Princess" is described as sit area medical community. Items tional information. ' According to owner Susan B. Ashlee, her five- should be typed or legibly written 458-4396. ting bear, dark purple in color with a purple rib and sent to: Medical Datebook, year-old son, who was born with a congenital heart bon and black eyes. Stitched on the front of the ADULTS WITH INSULIN SUPPORT problem, had extensive open heart surgery at Chil clo The Observer Newspapers, The Adults with Insulin-Depen bear is a single white rose with a green stem. 36251 Schoolcraft Eoad, Livo dent Diabetes Support Group is THUR, DEC. 18 dren's Hospital that saved his life. "Miracles hap A Susan B, Ashlee spokesperson said the Beanie pen at Children's Hospital," said Ashlee. nia, 48150 or faxed to (313) 591- an informal place to go for accep CPR REVIEW Baby comes attached with a poem describing 7279. The Livonia business'owner was also diagnosed tance, encouragement and infor Individuals with current CPR Diana, Princess of Wales, as an angel that came mation: It meets the third Tues certificates can be recertified in at the age of 12 as a juvenile diabetic. Having had down from heaven to teach and reach. the disease for 25 years, she hopes to utilize her day of every other month. The Adult, Infant/Child, Community Mailed bids should include your name, mailing next meeting, a holiday get- CPR or CPR for the professional position in the business community and the appeal address and phone number as well as the item you together is at 7 p.m. For more of Beanie Babies to benefit the diabetes founda TUE, DEC. 16 rescuer. Certification and text is are wishing to place your bid on. Children and information on this or related required to take this review tion and the hospital. LOSS OF A LOVED ONE adults who would like to help out the cause on a programming, call (248) 477- course, Course length is four "I sell so many Beanie Babies a day that I eould Anyone who has experienced the 6100. smaller scale may send $5 (payable to: The Juve loss of a loved one and desires hours. Fee includes course cost not imagine trying to control the shoppers search and materials. Cost is $16, ing for Princess Di," said Ashlee who learned she nile Diabetes Foundation) with their name, support will find this group address and phone number for a Beanie Baby give invaluable. Meets the third adults; $20, community; and will only be receiving one dozen Princess Di $24, professionals. To register Beanie BabvyBears. She was motivated to host the away. Five lucky winners will receive a retired Tuesday of every month from DEC. 16 - FEB. 3 Beanie Baby and will be notified Christmas Eve. 6:30-8 p.m. at GranCare, 38935 for the Livonia American Red auction to accommodate requests while furthering CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS Cross program call 422-2787. research to find a cure for diabetes. "Individual donations, big and small, are also Ann Arbor Road, Livonia. For Learn what to expect during Individuals and companies interested in placing appreciated and will be forwarded to the Juvenile more information on this free pregnancy, labor and delivery a bid for a Princess Di Bear Beanie Baby or a crys Diabetes Foundation or Children's Hospital." support group carn313) 432- can make thr entire experience tal "Princess" ring (one of the most popular sellers The company expects to host the drawing during 6565 ext. 115. There is no need more rewara.ng. The Marian FRI, DEC. 19 at the,Susan B. Ashlee Company Christmas) the week of Dec. 15-21 just prior to Christmas so to register. Just come to the' Women's Center at St. Mary PREMARITAL COUNSEUNG you are encouraged to send bids as soon as possi front door of the GranCare Hospital in Livonia offers a Michigan law requires those should mail their bid to: Beanies to Help Children, building. P.O. Box 51743, Livonia, Mi. 48151 or call (313) ble. Childbirth Preparation Class applying for a marriage license PAIN MANAGEMENT ADDRESSED based on the Lamaze method. A to undergo education for sexual The Ann Arbor Region of the six week session will be held ly transmitted diseases. This Arthritis Foundation invites from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday in course provides knowledge about from page CI people affected by arthritis to the West Conference Room A. STD's, HIV, and AIDS, with Touch attend a meeting of its Arthritis Cost is $55. Preregistration for skills to separate facts from mis "If you have an old injury, the Arts clinic. More and more peo tly stroking a patient's back, Mutual Support & Education this class is required by Dec. 9. information. Course length is therapist is trying to rehabilitate ple are getting massages. Some which is a clear demonstration of Group, when Dr. Edward For more in one hour. Fee includes course the area," she said. The client 25 million Americans make 60 compassion and care. Washabaugh, medical director of cost and materials, $12. Special may hurt in the short run, but million visits to 85,000 massage Studies have shown that elder the Michigan Pain Institute will appoints are available for $20 their health is improved in the practitioners annually. The ly hospitalized patients are the be a featured speaker. The group WED, DEC. 17 per person. The Friday program long run. People who want stress interest is growing, with 10,000 least likely to be touched. But, meets the third Tuesday of the ADULT CPR CLASSES runs from 6-7 p.m. For more release will get a relaxing pain parents learning baby massage young or old, touch has proven month from 1-3 p.m. in the Three hour evening class con information about the Livonia free, massage." When clients every year. Some employers, beneficial. The results of a TRI Senior Health Bldg. Room 2440, ducted at 7 p.m. at Garden City American Red Cross program leave the office, Hamilton said, even the United States Depart study of premature babies on the campus of St. Joseph Hospital, 6245 Inkster Road call 422-2787. they look so much more relaxed; ment of Justice, are seeing the showed that infants who Mercy Hospital. There is no fee (between Ford and Warren they say they have more energy benefits for their workers and received three massages a day or registration procedure to par Roads) teaching one person res and have an overall sense of bringing therapists to the work for.10 days were more alert, ticipate. For more information cue through a film, lecture, MON, DEC. 22 well-being. place. active and responsive than call (313) 572-3224. demonstration and return PREMARRIAGE STD/HIV CLASS "If you nip stress in the bud a Massage, more than a trend babies who didn't get massages. SPINAL SCREENING AWARENESS demonstration. Registration is lot of physical problems won't Research by the Touch These babies were more calm, A complimentary spinal analysis required. Call458-4330. State law requires individuals to occur," she added. "It is so Research Institute has found slept more soundly and had with the Paraspinal EMG will be receive counseling regarding fewer instances of sleep apnea, BREATHER'S CLUB STDs and HIV infections prior to important to try to find alterna that workers who get massages given from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It A support group for persons tive ways to keep your body have less job stress and are less which is short periods of breath will provide a vivid illustration applying for a marriage license. ing cessation. Babies who get and/or families with respiratory Pre-registration is required. The strong arid healthy, including depressed than other employees. of one's back, showing problem problems. Meets at 7:30 p.m. in regular massage treatments and The study also found that massages are also released from areas and any nerve interference event begins at 7 p.m. in Canton the hospital an average of six Classroom #2 of the Garden City at a cost of $25 per couple. Call a good exercise program. They're employees who receive massages in the spine. Please call (313) Hospital Medical Office Building responsible to take care of them are more alert. In a society days sooner. Health Matters, (313) 513-6393, 458-7100 to register. Program is and is free of charge. Call 458- for more information. selves so they don't wind up hav where touch is often construed Beyond the medical affects, a free of charge sponsored by Med- 3481 for additional information. ing to be treated with drugs or as having sexual overtones or as simple touch can even pay off, Max of Westland; 35600 Central, surgery." invading someone's private too. One study showed that wait City Parkway. LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP space, many- times people, even resses who touched their cus For people who have had or are Hamilton also offers classes on STOKE/ANEURYSMSUPPORT therapeutic massage, Hatha including doctors and other med tomers on the hand or shoulder going to have surgical removal of ical professionals, avoid the sim For those who have had or have their vocal cords and their fami Please see DATEBOOK, C3 yoga, Tai Chi and toning for the got bigger tips than those who a cerebral aneurysm or stroke. body and mind at her Healing ple act of holding a hand, or gen didn't touch. from page Cl psn& playing cards and clocks, restaurants and stores where it dated by the video magnifiers," enlarge and focus." one," said Simmons. Simmons and her staff encour sp$g#h synthesizers for Comput would be impossible for a video said Simmons, "they're actually Unfortunately, says Simmons, Low Vision Solutions of Livo age questions and are willing to erLand handheld magnifiers magnifier to access considering very easy to use. Senior citizens, none of the low vision aids are nia is located at 27520 W. Seven answer inquiries over the tele thiifc'cost approximately $20-$30. they are the size of an average who make up a majority of my covered by insurance or Medi Mile Road. Store hours are 10 phone if you call (313) 387-1100 Mobile devices such as the mag- computer monitor or 19-inch clientele, may view the devices care but many options exist, a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, or toll free 1-800-622-1833. niji^rs offer a convenient alter- television screen and are compa as computers. 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To register, please (313) and caregivers of persons afflicted with MON, JAN. 5 month at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Guest 655-2922 or call toll free 800-494-1650. Alzheimer's Disease or related disorders. speakers and open discussion provide JAN.8 & 15 Meetings provide mutual aid and support as* HEART PALS • CARDIAC SUPPORT information and support. Call Garden INFANT CARE CUSS well as affording the opportunity to snare Support offered for cardiac patients City Hospital, 458-4330 for information. Ivearn about caring for newborns at St. problems and concerns. Sponsored by the and/or their significant other which will Mary Hospital's new Infant Care Class JAN. 12 THRU 21 Alzheimer's Association and is free of meet at 7 p.m. Discussion, education CHILD & INFANT CPR from 7-9 p.m. Participants can attend SMOKE FREE LIVING CUSS Offered monthly at 7 p.m. Infant/child charge. Group meets at 7 p.m. in Classroom and camaraderie are the focus. Call one or both classes. This will be held in If you're reading to kick the tobacco #1 of the Garden City Hospital Medical Garden City Hospital, 458-3242. resuscitation and obstructed airway the West Addition Conference Room A. habit, St. Mary Hospital has a two-week techniques are taught, in the three hour Building. Call 458-4330 for additional The first class, taught by a registered four session Smoke Free Living Class, information. class, approved by the American Heart nurse, will be Getting to Know Your The program runs from 6:30 to 8:30 Association. Call Garden City Hospital, Newborn and the second, Caring for the p.m., Mondays through Thursdays in JAN. 5 & 15 458-4330 for information. .Sick Infant. Cost of the class is $18 for the First Floor Conference Room. The CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION one session or $35 for both. This class is class covers the effects of smoking, ben JAN. 14 & 21 This six week course provides informa not just for parents but anyone who efits of quitting, what to expect, coping CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION REFRESHER tion on pregnancy, labor and delivery, cares for an infant and will be held in techniques and strategies on staying newborn care and postpartum care. JAN.2THRUFEB.il A two session class for couples who have • Pavilion Conference A (second .session*. smoke-free. The $25 fee includes all Weekend classes and a two session PRE-POSTNATAL EXERCISE already had a birth experience. The course To register call 655-1100 or toll free materials. Deadline for registration is refresher class are also available. Regis The Marian Women's Center at St. provides a review of the stages of birth Mary Hospital in Livonia will offer a 800-655 1615. Jan.5; enrollment is limited. To regis process along with exercises, breathing and. •' ter early in your pregnancy by calling ter, call the Community Outreach Garden City Hospital, 458-3242. six-week Pre-postnatal Exercise class relaxation techniques. Call Garden City •. • that meets for 90 minutes one day a Department at 655-2922 or toll free Hospital, 458-4330 to register. • •• • week and is designed to promote fitness JAN. 8,12-16, 20 800-494-1650. TUE, JAN. 6 and a healthy lifestyle prior to and fol BREATH-FREE STOP SMOKING lowing delivery. Class dates are Jan. 7, This seven day stop smoking program THUR, JAN. 15 BREASTFEEDING CUSS 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4 and 11 in the has helped more people in the Detroit TUE, JAN. 13 A one session class providing informa Pavilion Conference Room A from 6- DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP metro area kick the cigarette smoking BABYSITTING AND CHILD CARE Join other adults with diabetes and tion to expectant parents on the many 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cost is $35 per habit. Join the Livonia Breath-Free Class offered for pre-teens and teen,s positive benefits of breastfeeding. Glass person. The class includes warm-ups, family members to ask questions and Stop Smoking Program (join the non who care for children. Emergency share problems at the St. Mary Hospital meets at 6 p.m. Call Garden City Hospi stretching, low-impact aerobics, cool- smoking majority) Jan. 8, 12-16 and action, first aid, playing safe, home tal 458-4330 for registration informa down and relaxation techniques. Regis Diabetes Support Group meeting fronr>*?" 20th of 1998 at the Livonia City Hall security and child care are discussed 7-8:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium*, -¾ tion. tration is required by calling MWC at Complex, Library Auditorium, 5 Mile and demonstrated. Two session class (313) 655-1100 or toll free 800-494- near the Five Mile entrance. A certified **. and Farmington Roads. All classes start beginning Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. Call 458- diabetes educator leads the meetings 1615. St. Mary Hospital is located at at 7:30 p.m. For more information call, 4330 to register for the Garden City Five Mile and Levan in Livonia. and guest speakers discuss diabetes- JAN. 6 & 8 (313)466-2540. Hospital sponsored event. related topics and concerns. This meet-' - 'MOMS ON THE GO'FITNESS HEARTSAVER/B ASIC UFE SUPPORT ing John Pedit and Don Charters will be An alternating land and water exercise This course is intended for those 12 discussing Medicare/Medicaid Assis program designed for the special needs THUR, JAN. 8 SAT, JAN. 10 years and older interested in learning . tance Program. There is no charge to attend the meeting and registration is of the pregnant and postpartum women FOCUS ON LIVING CANCER SUPPORT BABY CARE CUSS basic knowledge or the heart and lungs, not required. For more information; call which starts during pregnancy and con A self-help group designed to bring The baby care class helps families learn signs and symptoms of a heart attack St. Mary Hospital at (313)655-2922 or" tinues until your baby is six months old. together persons living with cancer. A newborn care in advance, such as and stroke, adult CPR and choking res toll free at 800-494-1650 St. Mary Hos Presented by the Perinatal Education nurse facilitator provides opportunities bathing, holding and dressing. The $20 cue skills. Does not meet requirements pital is located on Five Mile Road and Program of Garden City Hospital and for all to share their mutual concerns. class runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. for day care providers. $25 fee. Please Levan in Livonia. Wayne-Westland YMCA. Physician's Groups meets in the Medical Office Please call the Family Birthing Center call Mission Health Medical Center - approval required. Meets from 6-7 p.m. Building of Garden City Hospital and is at Providence Hospital for further infor Livonia; 1-800-968-7759 for more infor Call 458-4330 for additional informa free of charge. Call, 458-3311 for infor mation, (248) 424-3919. mation. Additional dates for this three- tion. mation. hour program from 6-9 p.m. includes SAT, JAN. 17 _ ' ______' Feb.' 10; March 10; April 14; and May 12. SIBUNG CHILDBIRTH CUSS MON, JAN. 12 This sibling birth class prepares chil JAN. 6,13, 20 & 27 JAN. 8 & 10 dren to be present at a birth. The $10 ADULT CPR COURSE per family program is 10 a.m. to 11:30 EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT WEEKEND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION St. Mary Hospital in Livonia will offer a WED, JAN. 14 a.m. Please call the Family Birthing A new support group for persons recov A weekend course for expectant parents Basic Life Support Adult HeartSaver Center of Providence Hospital for fur ering from an eating disorder or for per with busy schedules. The course offers Course from 1-3 p.m. on Monday Jan. OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING ther information. i2 48» 424-3919. sons who are in need of peer group sup information on the third trimester of 12 in the Marian Pavilion Conference Receive bone density x-ray and results port. Members meet at 6:30 p.m. at Gar pregnancy, labor and delivery, coach's Room B near the South Entrance on within minutes from 1-5 p.m. at the den City Hospital. Call 458-4330 for role, breathing and relaxation tech Levan Road. Learn to perform one-per Oakwood Healthcare Center North registration. niques, newborn care and postpartum son cardiopulmonary resuscitation Westland. The cost is $10 ($5 for Oak- care in a weekend format. First session (CPR) and how to manage the adult vic wood Health Advantage members). Con meets at 6 p.m.; second at 8 a.m. Call tim who is choking. American Heart tact: 800-543-WELL. Garden City Hospital, 458-4330 to reg Association course completion cards will ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP WED, JAN. 7 ister. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP be issued followed the course. Cost is A support group for family members, friends Jjar^hT^ly^E^spitairscreening newborns*Hearing S? Garden City Hospital recently • 'Nationally, one in screening. the first two years of life. began to screen the hearing of "Development of Otoacoustic Reduced auditory input affects all babies born in its newly reno one thousand children Emissions (OAEi automated the developing auditory nervous vated Labor, Delivery, Recovery is born deaf and five in audiometry and advancements system and has harmful effects Heating 8 Air Conditioning and Post-Partum suites. This one thousand children in other screening techniques on social, emotional: cognitive program is being implemented have made hearing screening of and academic development. TREMENDOUS End-of-the-Year in order to identify hearing prob are born with signifi every newborn possible at Gar There is sufficient, evidence that lems at an early age with allows cant hearing impair den City Hospital." said Virginia early identification and early for early intervention and a rich ment.' Schroeder. Certified Clinical intervention in the management er and fuller opportunity for Audiologist in the department of of hearing impairment in chil $ development through the ame Speech Pathology and Audiology. dren are essential for the devel FURNACES 1200 sq ft or less. 1,300 lioration of the effects of hearing opment of normal speech, lan Prior to the acceptance of n.nn- 1200 sq. tt. or less -.13 impairment. cvasive. quick and easily admin guage and educational progress." HUMIDIFIERS of 24-30 months to a more ideal Once a positive screening has Nationally, one in one thou age of 12 months. For those chil istered tests, only infants with Discounts also available on Air Conditioner. sand children is born deaf and risk factors for potential hearing been made, the Michigan State dren born at Garden City Hospi Department of Community • FREE ESTIMATES • five in one thousand children are tal, identification will occur in impairment were screened. This born with significant hearing resulted in the identification of Health will assist in follow-up, Heating & Air Conditioning 313-728-4070 u5ita« their first few days. GC Hospital, in conjunction with impairment. Approximately Universal newborn hearing only 50 percent of children with 1750 N. Wayne Road • Westland • fax 313-728-7001 24,000 babies born in the United congenital hearing impairment. the Division of Children's Spe screening is mandated in six cial Health Care Services, can States, including 840 in Michi states and it is being done volun "Early identification of hearing gan, are born with hearing impairment is extremely impor accomplish appropriate refenals tarily in other states. Michigan for diagnosis, treatment and impairment each year. The fed is joining the national trend. Of tant," said Schroeder. "There is a eral government's plan for the critical period for language and expedite enrollment with local 120.birthing hospitals in our educational systems. wellness of the nation - Healthy state. Garden City Hospital is learning which occurs during M How do you do the People 2000 - sets an objective to the 14th to voluntarily imple reduce the average age of identi ment universal newborn hearing fication from the current average DENTISTRV WITHOUT DRUGSTORE WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FEAR! )ASH? ~ The Wayne County Commission will hold a public hearings on the following "TLUILIGHT SLEEP" 1 An amendment to Enrolled Ordinance No 93-587 regarding purchase, leasing and operation of County owned vehicles. INTRflUENOUS SEDATION 2 A total of 57 year-end amendments and reconciliations for the 10 departments of Wayne County government to the 1996-97 Appropriation Ordinance -v LIUONIfl UILLRGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES The hearing will be held MflRTHfl ZINDERMRN, RN,D0S THURSDAY, DKCKMBKR 18. 1997. 10:00 a.m Wayne Oountv.Commission Chamber?, Room 400 600 Randolph, Detroit. 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FOR THE KOHL'S STORE NEAREST YOU CALL 1-800-837-1500 Wtxt (8)b0eruer INSIDE: Travel Page 1, Section D Keely Wygonik, Editor 313-953-2105 on the web: http://observer-eccentrlc.com i: r^s sm Sunday. December 4.4,1997 ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS LINDA ANN CHOMIN Author puzzles is in Ih over pumpkins arian Nelson, a former special education teacher for Redford M Union Schools, is a little wor ried about storing 5,000 copies of "Priscilla's Patch" when they arrive on her doorstep on Dec. 22. The early Christmas present is a children's book Nelson wrote and self-published through Proctor Publications in Ann Arbor. Plymouth artist Jennifer 'Riopelle created the brightly colored Mallory In Wonderland: Nancy pictures of pumpkins in the center of Pitel created this watercolor and the cutting dilemma. "Priscilla's Patch" will be available colored pencil fantasy scene of at Santa's Holiday Gift Show 10 a.m. fairies from a slide taken at the to 6 p.m. today at Novi Expo Center. Renaissance Festival. Look for Riopelle is exhibiting her contempo the large scale rabbit and tor rary Ukrainian eggs, hand-painted toises hidden in the landscape. furniture and home accessories, along with the books, in a booth located in the Santa's Workshop and Crafts sec tion. "I don't have a clue as to where I'm going to put them," said Nelson. "I BY UNDA ANN CHOMIN hadn't really thought about it with STAFF WRITER ings to invoke thought in the viewer? images that are all around, if you just the excitement of getting the book "Change is inevitable - open the The fact, that nearly all of the works take time to look," Pitel said. 'The published" heart to let it occur gently, sweetly." were rendered from slides taken at colors, the sunsets: people look, but Those are words of wisdom from the Renaissance Festival sets a per they don't see. I like to have things in True-to-life, Nancy Pitel who placed the text next fect ground for Pitel to pose questions the painting so people will really "Priscilla's Patch" is a story about a to'one of her mixed media paintings in the viewer's mind. Pitel has taken look." on display in the Livonia Civic Cen more than 300 photographs of these Gazing into a crystal ball, "Cosmic , ter Library Fine Arts Gallery. Visitors Renaissance players in costume. Clown" in a bright red wig and white to the one-woman show will find 29 "People are in costumes and every face illustrates "life is too important more of PitePs philosophies about life, body's playing a role," said Pitel. to take so seriously- Some days you love and children along with the art. "They let down their hair," just know it's all a joke." The words lead viewers to pursue Later in the interview Pitel added, "Sorrow" takes earthlings to task their imagination as they view the "people are in costume all the time. for the destruction of the environ scenes before them. Every time you get dressed you're in ment. A white dove with a bloody In her,work as in her personal life, costume." wound attracts the eye to this dra Pitel welcomes new ideas and always Every aspect of Pitel's life relates to matic black and white portrait. seems to be searching for a better art from her position as a layout "Whose responsibility is it to end it?" way. Maybe that's why, nearly all of artist for the Observer & Eccentric asks Pitel: the works question and comment. Newspapers to maintaining member "I don't think people realize what "Dream Maker" asks "who really ship in the Garden City Fine Arts theyVe doing to the planet," she said creates your reality?" as a man blows Association and the Scarab Club in in an interview at the gallery. "I made bubbles underneath an eerie purple Detroit, and serving as a juror for the the planet bright because there's still moon. The faces in the bubbles are a Wyandotte Street Fair. hope." reflection of Pitel's introspective "I always look at things in terms of Pitel's show came about when Livo nature; art," said Pitel. "It's always been that nia Arts Commissioner Robert Sheri "Mallory in Wonderland," is a fan way. As a child when things were dan saw her work in the "Art in the tasy scene of fairies and tortoises hid kind of tough I could create my own Village" exhibit at Greenmead Histor ing in the landscape. Look for the world by drawing and painting." ical Village. The mother of four adult Pumpkin larger-than-life rabbit perched "I see the colors and shapes and children, Pitel only began exhibiting Tale: Plymouth behind the girl then read Pitel's her work earlier this year but artist Jennifer Riopelle words - "children live in the true already has a one-person show at reality." Fine Art and Urban Park-Detroit Art Center.in Troubadour: Nancy Pitel por designed the cover for "Priscil Greektown's Trappers Alley to her trays Gibbon, an entertainer Pitel instills a sense of wonder in Illustration Exhibit credit. She's also shown, work at the la's Patch," a children's book each of the works by including objects at the Renaissance Festival in written by Marian Nelson. Ann Arbor Art Association and the out of context. What does the rabbit What: The Livonia Arts Commission Rivers Edge Gallery in Canton. this mixed media work. Gib lurking behind the little girl mean? present mixed media works by Nancy Even though she taught art at the bon is really Garold Amadon, What does a Viking ship, reflected in Pitel. For more information, call father of the harp player in young girl and her dilemma in a a man's eyeglasses, symbolize? Each (313) 942-3543. YWCA and privately in her home for pumpkin patch. According to Nelson, makes you wonder. 18 years, Pitel did not consider her "Mallory in Wonderland." the scenario is reminiscent of an inci "The exhibit is fun; it's relaxing," When: Through Monday, Dec. 29. self a serious painter until a year ago dent in her own life. After carving said Pitel. "Everything here has a lot Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday when she realized its importance in "But my vision was too limited and jack-o-lanterns from all of the pump of images in them. It's kind of fun her life. It wasn't that Pitel didn't my fear of rejection too great for me kins, Priscilla realizes she must dis to Thursday, until 5 p.m. Friday-Satur to see that, so I used the kids as an discovering them. It's like a game to . day, and 1-5 p:m. Sunday. have the talent before, after all she pose of them quickly after mom cries relax; you unwind." soldjver first painting at age 12. Fear excuse not to tryrI think that is what "whathave youdone?" Usually, the 7- _ a lot of us do, especially women, to But the exhibit is deeper than that. Where: Livonia Civic Center Library, of rejection held her back. year-old's family sells the pumpkins Is Pitel using the characters in her "I could have done my work while keep us from taking the chance at and other produce at a roadside (second floor Fine Arts Gallery), being successful. It's too bad I didn't watercolor and colored pencil paint- . 32777 Five Mile east of Farmington. raising my family, and I could have stand. Nelson ties the story together used them as models," said Pitel. realize this earlier in life." with a vine and caterpillar, who's more of a stand-up "comic than a gar den pest. "I designed the book so it would be YOUTH THEATER something that people can identify with," said Nelson. "It was really important to me that I wasn't block writing; it's a panorama. That's the Kids act up for a 'Holiday to Remember' purpose of the vine; it grows from page to page. The vine is continuous BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN (Ivy played by Becky Roberts. Livonia) looking for a so the story is continuous. STAFF WRITER Family entertainment "It's a great family show because there's something grandmother who doesn't exist. In a toy shop scene, "There's a flow going on. The cater Holly (Carolyn Lusch, Redford) is the doll not sold for pillar is on every page and you can The clown, the doll and the orphan waited for for everyone," said Florkowski, who began teaching Clarenceville Youth Theatre director Nancy drama at Pierce Middle School in South Redford Pub Christmas and eventually ends up in the arms of Ivy, see his reaction to what's going on. who is adopted by a policeman and his svife. Erin For instance, the caterpillar is having Florkowski to begin rehearsal. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 lic Schools in 1987. "It's in the afternoon, it's close to p.m. about 50 kids would gather to perfect their Christmas and it adds a nice touch for Christmas." Felix, a 12-year-old student at B. Beck Elementary in his dream oPbecoming a butterfly the Redford Union Schools, plays one of the unsold when she is dreaming about dressing singing and acting skills in sessions aimed at produc Florkowski wrote the script and music for "A ing a mini-musical and two one-acts. clowns in the toy shop. Up for Halloween and collecting Christmas Wish," a children's story about an orphan "I play Abra (as in Abracadabra), a mean clown candy. The kids think it's fun to find Just in time for the holidays, the Clarenceville who's mad because the clown next to him was the caterpillar every time they turn Youth Theatre, formerly the Redford Youth The sold," said Felix. the page. I think this book is mar atre, will present "A Christmas Wish," a scene ketable to just about everybody. It's between little Cosette and Father Christmas Members of the Youth Theatre began rehears about gardening and children, the life from "Les Miserables," and the Hanukkah scene ing their parts the first week in November. On a cycle of a butterfly." from the "Diary of Anne Frank" in a "A Holiday Saturday, when other kids enjoy their free time playing in the snow, Felix works on her lines Nelson also made sure to limit dis to Remember" Saturday, Dec. 20, at Clarenceville High School Auditorium. inside the Tinderbox Theatre at Clarenceville tractions. High School. 'Too many words on a,page will "I'm here because I like to act and sing," said turn children off, too small of print," • Felix. "I get to express myself. You get to go dif said Nelson. "If a scene's too busy, it ferent places when you act and it's especially will turn people off." A Holiday to Remember good when you don't want to go to school and can Long and winding road net sick." What: The Clarenceville Youth Theatre pre In the next few days Fred Florkowski will Nelson wrote four stories, one of sents "A Christmas Wish" and two one-acts begin designing and crafting the toy shop, police which was "Priscilla's Patch," 12 years for the family. man's home and village. Florkowski is an old ago, then stuck them in a filing cabi When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. hand at designing scenery. A second year stu net. She became serious about pub Where: Clarenceville High School Auditorium, dent in scenic design at Wayne State University, lishing after deciding, "writing is 20155 Middlebelt, (between Seven and Eight Fred created the sets for "The Lady's Not for what I wanted to do for the rest of my Mile Roads), in.i_ivonia. Holiday to Remember: Clarenceville Youth Theatr Burning"at the Hilborry Theatre and is current life." Cost: Tickets $5 and available by calling (313) ly working on "Of Mice and Men" scheduled to 535-8962. students rehearse for a mini-musical and two Please see EXPRESSIONS, DS one-acts they will perform on Dec. 20. Please sec THEATER, 1)2 w wmm ' l>2* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 FINE ARTS Changes at the DIA stabilize the road ahead BY FRANK PROVENZANO vacillated over transferring con the DIA will not notice any ing just isn't there," said Par exhibits will, once again, look to departments at the museum. STAFF WRITER trol of the museum. The majority changes in hours, admission, rish. the fifth largest US population By late spring, she expects the of the nine members were con exhibits or facilities. "The private sector has accept area as a major venue. modern art galleries will be rein Seven years after the Detroit stalled. Currently, those gal Institute of Arts faced reduced cerned about honoring the city's The actual transition of man ed a strong responsibility for In the upcoming year, a more contract with the union employ agement responsibilities from providing operating support for aggressive fund-raising strategy leries are home to the "Splendors v hours, trimmed its staff and held of Egypt" exhibit. ~T-fe>.ver exhibits because of state ees and maintaining a residency the city to exclusively the the museum." and new executive director are requirement for museum Founders Society - a private Besides the Founders Society, expected to be in place. For years, some have criticized funding cuts, the road to the the DIA for a lack of contempo ' next century seems much clearer employees. nonprofit organization founded the Friends of Modern Art also Behind the scenes, however, in 1920 to support and raise raises money for acquisitions A familiar vision rary art exhibits. With a healWTT"A and-smoother than just six In the past month, MaryAnn er financial condition that r|iay * " " months ago. the issue seemed to be the per funds for the museum - will take and programs at the museum. ception that by yielding control about six months. Some donors grew reluctant Wilkinson has become the cura change, said*Wilkinson. But the At'the end of 1997 - the year tor of 20th century art at the DIA's mission, she said, is to when its executive director of the museum, the council Approximately 70 percent of because ofwhat they perceived would be giving away the city's the DIA's $30 million budget is as the inefficient and highly DIA. serve as an encyclopedic resigned, when the "Splendors of Wilkinson became acting cura resource, not as a contemporary Egypt" exhibit experienced cultural treasure to "outsiders." raised by the Founders Society. politicized management of the Apparently, financial and Most recently, the St. Louis museum. Parrish believes that tor when Jan Vander Mark was arts museum. unprecedented success, and dismissed for allegedly violating "Without the groundwork of -when day-to-day operations were political realities have prevailed. Art Museum and the Philadel with the Founders Society con '"We're now in alignment with phia Museum of Art made simi trolling museum operations, the residence requirement in modern art, you can't under transferred from the City of August 1995. stand contemporary work," she •Detroit - the Detroit Institute of the most typical way art muse lar management changes. Like donors will not only be encour aged, but jeven more philan Coincidentally, several weeks said. "We've been limited by • 'Arts stands at a watershed ums operate," said Parrish. the DIA, these museums are thropists will be attracted to the ago, Vander.Mark was reinstat funding." ' moment in its nearly 80-year Before the council's, move, the publicly owned, but rely heavily DIA was jointly operated by-the on corporate- and individual DIA, - ed by a court order-to his former :s history; accordtiTg~tQ"Maurtce position. Vander Mark is chal "Changing Spaces," a current P^rrfsh, interim director. city and the Founders Society. donations for funding. In the long term, an economi The new agreement calls for the In the near future, the most cally healthier and- more lenging the legality of the resi contemporary art exhibit at the ^ r* With the Detroit City Council's dence provision in district court. DIA, reflects Wilkinson's curato ' decision late last month to trans- Founders Society to handle the pressing concern for the DIA is autonomous DIA will mean all r daily operations. The city's arts to make up the $10 million the galleries will be reopened The 20th-.century art depart rial vision. The free-standing , .fe.it the management of the muse-' ment is not alone with two cura sculptures and installations offer , „u|rT^to the Founders Society, the commission, a mayoral appoint deficit for the current fiscal year. and much-needed improvements ed board, retains its oversight Once that shortage is covered, will be made to the physical tors. The ancient art and the an innovative look at a group of initial step has been taken to African oceanic and world cul artists who do not typically work reinvent the perception and sta duties. said Parrish, the museum will museum. "We now have a single organi establish a long-term plan to But perhaps the most striking ture departments also have two with fabric. bilize the financial condition of curators. the museum, said" Parrish, who zation with the ability to get identify private funding sources. improvement will be to the DIA's During the last two years as "My goal is to try to balance . assumed the top post after for- public funds, but not necessarily "There's a perception that reputation. acting curator, Wilkinson has art from the early part of the -'imepJdirector Samuel Sachs II dependent on them." when a museum is 'public' that it No longer will other museums overseen the highest output of century along with decorative resigned in September. doesn't need as much philan wonder about the DIA's future, Short-term/long-term exhibits, lectures and programs art, contemporary art and new ,',- F#r the past year, the council thropy. While the DIA is still said Parrish. The result could be In the short term, visitors to publicly owned, the public fund that high-profile international of any of the eight curatorial mediums." • from page Dl Theater from page Dl Nelson was working in a book • Tve shown my daughter that if you want some open on the Detroit campus in the training, rehearsing and per dren), this is his own thing. My store in Northville", when mid-January. forming in a number of ways. older son and daughter were in "* ""Hidpelle walked in the door. The thing it can happen.' This is about two weeks from ""Almost everyone here is my the Nutcracker a few years ago 'two' began work on the book last Marian Nelson production," said Pred Florkow- friend," said Felix. "Acting in the and he watched from the side ski, co-founder of the Youth The Youth Theatre has taught me to lines. Now it's his turn. I want * ^ February. After experimenting Author -"•'' With different mediums, they atre with wife Nancy. "Next be more responsible. It helps my him to continue because he likes . decided colored pencil provided week they'll have to have their memorization." it and to help him not be so dis /""' the bright and happy setting in lines and songs memorized. Tim Amrhein teaches acting tracted and focas more." which to tell the story. Riopelle Then you will see character and character development and The Florkowskis practice (with v when Riopelle went up north to Patch" developed into a dream ,\ " rendered the scenes in a 16- by work on the illustrations in come true. Nelson's H-year-old changes. That's part of the fun. will direct the scene from "Les their own children), what they "24-inch format so as not to lose peace. daughter Laura was the model They'll become the characters." Miserables." He and other preach. They've encouraged detail when the art was down "Marian pretty much told me for Priscilla in several of the The performers, ranging in age Clarenceville Youth Theatre Jenny, their 15-year-old daugh sized. what she wanted, and I took it scenes because mom "thought it from first to 11th grade and liv teachers will play the adult ter, and son Jody, 19, to study in '•' '-"It's so colorful," said Nelson. from there." said Riopelle. would set a good example" if ing in Livonia, Redford, Farm- roles. the Youth Theatre then pass on " "I loVed working with Jennifer. "Because if an artist gets dis Laura could watch the progres ington, Westland, Garden City, "It gives them a lot of skills their knowledge. Jenny, a stu We'd talk and talk and Jennifer tracted by other people's ideas, sion of the project first hand. Novi and Detroit, lack the same not just acting but articulation, dent at the Detroit High School just knew what I wanted and they lose their momentum." "I've shown my daughter that opportunities as adults when it the skills to get up before an for Performing Arts, teaches act comes to acting. •"' how to put it on paper." Nelson learned to have if you want something it can audience and speak," said ing skills at the Youth Theatre. ':*" At one point however, Riopelle patience and Riopelle completed happen," said Nelson. "My "There's not a lot of live the Amrhein, who received a bache Jody, a sophomore at the Uni found Nelson's incessant phone the art works. daughter's been with me on this ater for kids." said Florkowski, lor's degree from Washington versity of Michigan-Dearborn, calls distracting: could she do who is acting in the Livonia Red- State University and is pursuing will direct the Anne Frank : From a book that Nelson from the first day. The message "' her laundry or anything else to began writing on the back of a for her is, it's good to dream and ford Theatre Guild production of a master's degree in scenic scene. ' ' hurry the process along? That's bank envelope, "Priscilla's dream, but you can make "Nunsense" (which runs through design at Wayne State Universi Since its' founding in 1990, the dreams come true." today). "I wanted to offer chil ty. "It's teaching them to open up Clarenceville Youth Theatre has "Priscilla's Patch" is available dren something they couldn't get and be self-confident. Watching grown beyond its original intent at Little Professor in Plymouth; in school. The Youth Theatre is the growth of the kids is most of training young actors. Barnes & Noble, Six Mile and more of a turning ground. The important to me as a teacher." Because of this, Fred and Nancy Haggerty, Northville; Ultimate kids stay. I don't think people The Redford Youth Theatre developed Tindefbox Productions Toys & Gifts, Northville; The realize how important this art began with 20 children and now as a touring company and affili Friends Store at the Northville - is?" trains about 200 students every ate of the theater so students Public Library, or by calling Nel Fred does. year. This fall, they moved to could put their performing skills WOODLANDS "Our kids are regulars." he Clarenceville because they were to use. son at (248) 347-2271. of VanBuren Linda Ann Chomin is an arts said. "They consistently come frustrated hy the shortage of The Tinderbox Show Choir, reporter for the Observer & back and that's the point space, but the Clarenceville directed by Ray Schmidt and for Presents Eccentric Newspapers, (313) 953* because we can build on their Youth Theatre's goals remain merly known as the Redford 2145, knowledge and talent." the same. Youth Theatre Choir, is an off Felix continues to benefit from Students such as Blake Saleh shoot of the youth theater as NEW YEAR'S EVE are proof of their effectiveness. well. The choir, which has per Sandy Saleh enrolled her 9-year- formed in the Festival of Trees CELEBRATION /BBQ RIB DINNER | old son in the Youth Theatre and in "Joseph and the Amazing * * *•*"* ****** * * * * * after urging from others. She Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Cocktails & Appetixers--7:30-8:30 For Two $ 4 095 Rf>9- £ credits Blake's growth to partici Fox Theatre, joins the Livonia Buffet Dinner--8:30-9:30 GREAT I Only lO $16.95 £ pation in the theater. Civic Chorus in "Making Spirits Hlbi Cooktd tfw Old Fttftlontd W»y VirxSSun.-Thufi.ArytifM.Fri. L S»l (1-6. IT t Not vilid with inyettefcoypoflofjtf. NoHo6dj|i. -,. "He's always been the class Bright," a holiday musical direct Sweet Table following dinner 34733 Warren Rd. \ With coupon. EipirM 1MM> S'J\. &an >->•: FOOD & SPIRITS tfltaMfun,wefuttdontfhHi l H«¥YHOUA' twh«r« «otlno e>wt 1» «*lw«»v* eth »v«At 32350 W.SMH.I MON. - ffit. MONDflV NIGHT FARMINCTOM fHUS, DM 4tSlS 3-6PM OS 1 •/!*r.«- i&Rff*nft Call 24« 42**4$i .SMQAS. BIO MoNDftV HOUR* MON, ..ttf, 1*KA»4ANl NH.IMOM - 2A» I RIBS AND MOR€ fllBS...... „....,....:..;*!4.*9 16 OZ.PRIM€A18...;...... V14.99 ''..•»'.• 1l*COlOA1V :<**-•• The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 (OF*) D3 Gallery exhibits, art shows, classical concerts MAKING CONTACT: Please submit items for publication to Frank Provenzano, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009, or fax (248) 644-1314. AUJOIYIONS/ Through Dec, 24 - "People Figures: Blue, downtown Birmingham on Maple C A L L E O JR. Puppets. Robots, Transformers and and Bates ENTRIES Dolls," an assortment of vintage and " contemporary toys and sculptures from PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD several regional private collections The F "E g T I V A JL Holding auditions for ensemble only for ....,.,.,-,.-,--,.,- • .. •• ---7- Art Museum Project. UM Dearborn. WASSAIL FEAST "Sweet Charity," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, . 4901 Evergreen Road. 1165 AB. 630 p.m. Thursday Saturday. Dec. 18 Dec. 16. at the Water Tower Theatre, Dearborn; (313) 593-5058. 20, travel back 400 years to ce)eb/ate 41001 W. Seven Mile Road, Northville, SUSANNE HILBERRY GALLERY on the campus of Northville Psychiatric Through Dec, 24 - "Holiday Exhibition," the holiday season in a recreation of the Hospital. Male singers especially needed, featuring metal artist Darcy Miro. Show legendary Winter Court of England's women also welcome to audition. Please runs concurrent with "Oownes. Phelan Queen Elizabeth I. Reception in the prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song, not Morley: Recent Paintings," 555 S. Kresge Court, and presentation jn the from the show, (248) 349-7110. Woodward. Birmingham; i248i 642 Great Hall Tickets: S135 $150 per per MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE 8250. son. Detroit Institute of Arts. 5200 Auditions Wednesday, Dec. 17 for chorus CARY GALLERY Woodward Avenue, Detroit; (313) 833- and secondary roles in the company's Through Dec. 27 - "Earth in Search of 4005. upcoming mainstage production of Water: Pastels by Sky Mikmak " 226 "Porgy & Bess." Positions available for Walnut Btvd:, Rochester: (248) 6^1- - male singers, caM (313) 874-7873. _ 3656. 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BEAN(PC13) JACKAL (R) philes on your Tim and ' COOD AND EVIL (I) Continuous Shows Dairy VICTORIA "Verdi," by Janell Cannon Late Shows Fri. 6 Sat. 1:45,7:45 115,(4301 S3 25)7-20,1000 list: two ;• 1:-45 (5.009 S3 50) 8:15 DIAZ (Harcourt, Brace & Co., $16) THRU THURSDAY I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST "One of Each," cousins •:\ SCREAM 2 (K) Ages. 4-8. If there's one thing mm^mmmmtjmmmm The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 *D5 ART BEAT Art Beat features various hap By the time you've trimmed School Auditorium, 20155 Mid- penings in the suburban art the tree, address.ed your last dlebelt, south of Eight Mile, in acrid. Seiul news leads to Linda card, had the kids' pictures Livonia. And it's all free. Ann Chonun, Arts & Leisure taken with Santa, and wrapped Chorus members have made reporter, Observer Newspapers, . all the gifts, you could find your sure to include something for :16251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI holiday spirits dragging. everyone as the chorus blends 48150, or fax them to C.il.i) 591- The Livonia Civic Chorus new and traditional music along 7279. conies to the rescue with a musi- with specialty ensembles and HOLIDAY PICK-ME-UP calpick-me-up 3 p.m. Sunday, soloists. This year's featured Dec. 21 at Clarenceville High guests will be the Tinderbox Children's Choir, and there's even a surprise visit from Santa. Be sure to bring the entire fami ly. The chorus began delighting audiences in and around the community more than 30 years ago. At the core of their success is the talented team of Jim Whit ten, director and Christine Gach, accompanist. The chorus is fea tured annually at Greenmead Historical Village, Laurel Park Place, Wonderland Mall, and at a variety of civic functions. Pro ceeds from these concerts help to sponsor area high school stu dents at the Interlochen Interna Holiday cheer: Members of the Rising Star Singers perform at Domino's Farms dur tional Music Camp. The chorus ing the Spirit of Christmas Light Display. The chorus is under the direction of also presents a Spring Musical Norma Atwood, a voice teacher at Arnoldt Williams Music in Canton. at Clarenceville High School in early May. For more information, call its' home state with a special tion of Norma Atwood. a voice rative, snowflake tunnels, a live Dick and Ann Ruel at (313) 525- treat before beginning its' 1998 teacher at Arnoldt Williams Nativity, and holiday trees 1447. tour of the western states. As a Music in Canton,.bnng a musical wrapped in lights on over 300 gift to community, Artrain will touch to the Spirit of Christmas acres. FINAL DAY FOR HANZEL AND not charge a fee to bring the Light Display 6:30-9:30 p.m. Other choirs performing are GRETEL, train to Ann Arbor today (10 Sunday, Dec. 21 at Domino's the Plymouth Church of the Susan Ann Greenman, a grad a.m. to 5 p.m., 1100 North Main Farms in Ann Arbor. Nazarene as a 60 voice living uate of Livonia Stevensgn High Street), nor will it charge an Admission to the light display, tree i Sunday. Dec. 14), Lady- School, plays the role of Gretel in admission fee. The event cele continuing 6-10 p.m. nightly wood High School. Livonia (Fri the Western Michigan Universi brates the close of the 1997 tour through Dec. 31, is $5 per car day, Dec. 19». -St Kenneth ty production of Engelbert and the kickoff of the 1998 tour. Monday-Thursday, S7 per car Church Choirs. Redford (includ Humperdinck's opera "Hanzel For information, call (800» Friday-Sunday. Admission ing bells. Saturday, Dec. 2(K and and Gretel" 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. ART-1971. includes the performance by Ris Our Lady of Sorrows. Farming- 14 at the Miller Auditorium in "Art in Celebration" is an exhi ing Star Singers in Lobby B of ton (Monday, Dec. 221. Kalamazoo. bition featuring The Smithsoni the warehouse where visitors are To reach Domino's Farms take Tickets are available at the an Associates' collections of com treated to a winter wonderland, U.S. 23 to exit 41 then follow the box office or by calling (800) 228- missioned art works. Organized gingerbread house, mini-electric signs 1-1/2 miles east on Flarhart 9858. by Artrain, The Smithsonian trains, creche display, and Cele Road, north of Plymouth Road. Greenman is a vocal perfor Associates and The Smithsonian bration of Trees. 35 trees deco For more information, call (313' mance major at Western Michi Institution Traveling Exhibition rated by area designers. 930-4430. gan University. Service, the exhibit has success "It's really nice." said Randy Other Livonia cast members fully completed- the second por Lee of the events department. Also of note: include Renee Carriere, a Livo tion of a three year tour spon "Every year we try to change it The Rising Star Singers hold nia Stevenson High School grad sored by the Chrysler Corpora and the choirs are a nice addi auditions for youth eight to 18 uate majoring in vocal perfor tion. So far, 175,384 visitors tion." years 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. mance. Carriere plays Hanzel's have viewed the exhibit. In the last five years, more Jan. 14 at Arnoldt Williams and Gretel's mother. Kevin Bar In 1997, Artrain made stops in than 200.000 vehicles have driv Music. 5701 Canton Center ton, a Churchill High School 40 communities throughout the en through the display raising Road. Canton Bring prepared graduate and music education Making Spirits Bright: Livonia Civic Chorus members south and midwest including more than $400,000 for 350 song to sing, accompaniment major, plays the part of Hanzel's Linda Rain ford 'seated left, clockwise), Ken Rainford, Port Royal, South Carolina and charity organizations in the provided. For more information, and Gretel's father. accompanist Chris Gach, and director Jim Whitten get Cotter Arkansas. area. call Norma Atwood at (313.* 453- 7590. ext 223 in the spirit to perform with the rest of the choir 3 p.m. ARTRAIN'S LAST STOP RISING STAR MAKES HOLIDAYS The light display is a 12-15 Sunday, Dec. 21 at Clarenceville High School. Artrain returns home to Ann BRIGHT minute drive through featuring "It's more than a chorus; it's a Arbor with a gift to the commu The Rising Star Singers, a 27- more than 900.000 lights, sever showcase for talent." said nities. 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Box 2304 Oak Park, Ml 48237 Birmingham, Ml 48012 (248) 967-2999 (248) 646-5372 David Junqulst • Car Poster and Bumper Sticker Call C & D Novelty SOS Transcripts - Woodward Dream 195 Maverick Cruise Souvenir Video Lapeer, Ml 48446 Produced by WXYZTV/Channel 7 **^l*OillII#Il»L (810) 667-9131 (800) 553-7717 to pledge Happy Holidays from TM ^&k&& Woodward Dream Cruise. Inc. 1^^1-,¾ aiB^aB^^ D6' The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 THEATER Trinity House serves up holiday fare Trinity House Theatre presents • There were some outstanding individual charac bolism into the peaceful Christ doll juxtaposed against a rough- of an infant. While thought-pro an evening of holiday one-acts mas manger by revealing to hewed cross. The foreshadowing voking, the symbolism is an including "The Long Christmas terizations in the first show - Anessa Thompson audience members invited up to of Easter is not the disturbing unwelcome intruder forced Dinner" and "The Sheep Thief," as Genevieve, Colleen Hayes as Leonora, and the manager a startling scene: a component; it is the violence against the joyful vision of Jesus' through Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Laura Gumina as Ermengarde. cradle with a dismembered baby embodied in the innocent visage birth. playhouse, 38840 W. Six Mile tat 1-275), Livonia. 8 p.m. Thurs days-Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sun days. Tickets $8, not including bread bowl with soup and cider. OWN A PIECE OF WOODWARD HISTORY... col in Olson of St. Paul, Minn., cider, the second play "The iM Bread bowl and hot soup tfV. has one hit and a miss on his Sheep Thief," picked up the pace apple cider hot or cold, $1.50. - ^^^••••••PV hands. As beloved as Thornton and injected some much needed Group rates available. Seating Wilder"* plays are, they don't humor into the evening. Scott limited to 50, call (313) 464-(1302 always click. In "The Long Martin, P.W. Henry, and Joseph WOODWARD 'or reservations. Christmas Dinner," the actors Garreffa were garrulously funny iJY SUE SUCHYTA SPECIAL WRITER cover 90 years and five genera as the three bumbling shep tions of a family through a herds, and husband and wife SIGNS Trinity House Theatre serves series of Christmas dinners that team Dan and Laura Gumina up a double bill of holiday one- How non-stop into each other. It were so much fun as the bad guy acts with their performance of was diificult for the audience to sheep thieves that one was Thornton Wilder'* "The Lon^ determine when one year's din almost tempted to cheer them on FOR Christmas Dinner," and ''The ner ended and another began in their larceny. Beth Temple Sheep Thief." a comic adaptation unless a character exited provided some comic moments as of Ford Ainsworth's ."The Second through "death's door" on stage Dame Snap. Shepherds Play." Between plays right. The pacing suffered, and AUCTION! the cast and crew served up the conversation among the Once the sheep rescue was bread bowls of delicious soup players was painfully slow in a effected and the beleaguered andrftugs of refreshing cider. misguided attempt for realism. shepherds finally get to sleep, The- plays are presented Done in Thornton Wilder fashion the Angel of the Lord appears in through the support of the City with minimal props and exten a burst of light, and the disori f s Item A S. Woodward residential-size signs (opening bid price is $40: 15 of Detroit Cultural Affairs sive pantomime, the play ented shepherds look like deer /' available) Department, and the Michigan dragged. caught in the headlights. They / Item B N. Woodward-residential-size signs (opening bid price is $40: 10 Council for the Arts and Cultur There were some outstanding do, however, symbolize the rev 4 available). al Affairs. One note of warning: individual characterizations in erence and awe of ordinary men i as part of the ambiance, some of the first show - Anessa Thomp when they stumble upon the Item C Woodward residential-size signs (opening bid price is $40: 9 the audience is seated on bales son as Genevieve, Colleen Hayes miracle of the Christ child's available) of hay - so if you suffer from as Leonora,.and Laura Gumina birth. Item D Hunter residential-size signs (opening bid price is $40: 18 available) allergies, be advised! as Ermengarde. Unfortunately, Trinity House & Guest director Thomas Mal- «- Item E Tree sign (three signs on sign-post top) showing Ring RdTE. Brown/S. Once fortified with soup and interjected some disturbing sym- Woodward, opening bid is $60; only one available Item F Large median signs: miscellaneous N. Woodward, SirWoodward and Hunter (opening bid is $60; total 11 available) Note: Signs are actual street signs and are weathered. How to Bid: 1. Telephone bids accepted beginning Thursday, December 4, 1997. Auction closes at 5 p.m. Monday, December 15. 2. Auction by voice mail: Call the Woodward Avenue Action Association at (248) 399-3933. You may call 24 hours a day until 5 p.m. December 15, 1997. 3. Leave your name, day time telephone, type of sign desired and bid amount. 4. Top bidders in each category will be contacted to arrange for pick up in Birmingham. All calls will be logged by date and order received. In the event of a tie. earlier call wins, sign payments are tax deductible with proceeds going toward beautincation efforts on Woodward in south Oakland County. All winning bidders will be published in the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers January 8, 1998. Members of the Woodward Avenue Action Association Board of Directors and association employees are excluded from participation. Presented By: Drama: Tempers flair between generations in the Trinity House Theatre production THE of "The Long Christmas Dinner" featuring (left to right) Colleen Hayes, P.W. Henry, Scot Martin, and Anessa Thompson. Sponsored (Dbseruer £j Eccentric By: NEWSPAPERS Join the 3-2-1-SOLD! club. How often have you been out in the garage, down in the basement or up in the attic and said to yourself, -Gosh, I'd love to get rid of some of this stuff, but it would cost too much to advertise it?" Our 3-2-1—SOLD! offer is just what you need when you have things to sell for under $200. Here's how it works: 1. You get 3 lines to describe your item (remember, you have to be asking less than $200 ) 2. You get to run your ad for 2 days (one week) 3. You get 1 tow price—just $19.26. 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HORSES ON BOARD travel 100 miles or more from For the 1997 holiday, an esti city, 40 percent; town/rural area, AAA's holiday travel- projec BELIZE VACATION Carnival Cruise Lines MS Hol home during the Christmas-New mated 34.9 million people will 27 percent; ocean/beach, 13 per tions are based on a national The West Bloomfield Parks iday recently became the first Year's period, according to AAA. travel by automobile, light truck cent; mountain area, 10 percent; travel survey of 1,500 adults con and Recreation Department is cruise ship to offer live video "In the last five years, Christ or recreational vehicle, up 4 per lake area, 2 percent; ducted by the Travel Industry coordinating a trip to Belize in simulcasts of horse races via mas-New Year's travel has cent compared to 33.6 million theme/amusement park, 2 per Association, which does specjal Central America. The 8-day trip satellite from some of the world's increased 26 percent, telling us the year before. cent;' state/national park,' 1 per research for AAA. will include visits to Mayan top thoroughbred tracks. The that the holiday period has Holiday travel by airplane, cent; other and undecided, 5 per ruins, the 1,000-foot Hidden races are broadcast in the new become more than just a time to bus, rail or ship is expected to cent. AAA is a not-for-profit federa Falls, a jaguar preserve and a "Ocean Turf Club," which is get together with family and jump 10 percent, to 9.6 million, Overnight plans for holiday tion of 97 clubs with more than bird sanctuary. The trip departs located in the ship's casino on friends - it's a time to vacation, compared to 8.7 million in 1996. travelers include: family or 1,000 offices providing its 40 mil Detroit Metro Friday,March 27, Promenade Deck and operates as well," said Graeme Clarke, The greatest number of auto friend's, 53 percent; hotel or lion members in the United and returns Friday, April 3. It much the same as a pari-mutucl senior vice president, AAA Trav travelers will originate in the motel, 34 percent; cabin/condo. 5 States and Canada with a full costs $1,991 for a resident of track on land. After selecting the el Related Services. West, with 9.1 million people, percent; camper/trailer/RV/tent. range of travel, insurance, finan,- West Bloomfield and $2,056 for a horse of their choice, guests' This year's travel volume is up followed by the Southeast, 9 mil 2 percent; boat/ship, 1 percent: cial and auto-related services. non-resident. 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Stop every few scraper and a small shovel. this winter to visit Grandma AAA members can visit their hours to re-energize - especially If you are traveling with your- NEW YORK, NEW YORK WINTER ACTIVITIES sounds overwhelming, think local AAA office to receive a if you are traveling with kids. children, pack books or small Detroit Public Television sta The Michigan Department of again. By following AAA's 10 Triptik routing, which includes Dress in comfortable, loose toys to occupy them during the tion Channel 56 is sponsoring a Natural Resources has a number tips for auto travel, your winter customized directions, related clothing. Consider dressing in trip. Let them choose the radio' New York City Cultural Get of winter time activities planned getaway can become a vacation maps and valuable tourism layers to accommodate changes station, or bring along a tape or' away, April 30 to May 3. A limit from bird hikes at Maybury to remember. information. in temperature. CD player with headphones. ed number of spots are available State Park, cross country skiing Make your hotel reservations Contact your local police or Verify that all passengers are for the trip which includes air at Mitchell State Park, ice fish well in-advance. AAA travel sheriffs office to inquire about a buckled up. Children 12 and Travel with a cellular phone- fare, choice seats for a Broadway ing workshops, luge races, a agents can help you find the best house watch. Many agencies under should travel in the back especially if you are traveling off performance of "Ragtime," a New snow shoe romp and much more. deal for your budget and provide a perimeter check of seat and he properly secured in a the beaten track. York Philharmonic concert,'a Activities this coming week itinerary. your home - such as doors, win child safety seat or with lap and tour of the Guggenheim Museum include a 9 a.m. Saturday. Dec. Don't leave home without your dows and fences while you are shoulder belts. The AAA affiliate for Northern i and dining at some of the city's 13, bird hike at Maybury State hotel confirmation number. You away. Remember to put a tem Pack an emergency kit in your California, Nevada, and Utah restaurants, including Tavern on Park in Northville (248-349- may be asked to present it when porary hold on your mail and car. The kit should include serves nearly 4 million members' A the Green and II Mulino. 8390); cross country skiing by a checking-in. This proof of reser newspaper delivery, or ask a jumper cables, a flashlight with with an array of automotive, The cultural getaway is also full moon 7-10 p.m. Saturday, vation will come in handy if the neighbor to pick them up. fresh batteries, blankets, flares travel and insurance services. - . highlighted by backstage visits Dec. 13, at Mitchell State Park at Lincoln Center to*explore the in Cadillac (616-779-1321). Rus Metropolitan Opera House, tic cabins, mini-cabins and Avery Fisher Hall and the New campgrounds are available for Ski resorts ready for record-breaking snow York State Theatre. Guests will overnight stays. To reserve a stay at the Essex House on Cen place, call 1-80044PARKS. NEW YORK, Dec. 11 which prompted the resort to attendance records. While admitting that El Nino /PRNewswire/ - Let it snow, let open Nov. 22, the earliest ever. According to Travel Weekly, is a bit of a wild card, forecasting it snow, let it snow will likely be • Sunday River Ski Resort in sources speculate that precipita services generally agree with the BOOK HAPPENINGS the refrain this year as ski Maine has posted record atten tion will likely be concentrated ski resorts' predictions. A mete resorts in the Rocky Mountains dance numbers every El Nino on the second half of the season. orologist says. 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Dec. 31, 1997 X* ?vj-«jed mushers Sugar Loaf at oh yes, warm fire lovers, Sugar Loaf in Cedar offers Burton Manor endy Dwoskin of Farming- Schoolcraft Road j£ Hills admits she doesn't ski, seven ski lifts, 24 slopes, 24 kilo meters of groomed cross-country just W. ofInkster »*»l5^ferring needlepoint and knit- ^i f"*4j*f£ to moguls, but she loves trails, slopeside lodging, indoor 7:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ;' jgjjrng to Shanty Creek in Bel- and outdoor pools, snowboarding ^ latre. and tubing. • Dressy Attire For the 1997-98 season, a • Age 21 and "It's the happiest place to be. «»• #, Cve been going since I was 18 weekend, two-day lift ticket will Older . jhaars old," she said. "The first be $55 per person, with an all- •.«, • Live Disk Jockey /7 £=* day daily pass (midweek) priced "time I was there I said to my at $28. Tickets are $10 for night girlfriend, someday I'll come skiing after 4 p.m. Sunday Hot & Cold £k back and I'll bring my husband." through Friday. Lodging and lift Appetizer Buffet Wendy and her husband, tickets are $69 per person for Mark, a Farmington Hills den one night of lodging and a lift Pre-Sale Ticket...$20.00 tist, make it up to Shanty Creek, ticket from 4 p.m. on day of f* ($25.00 at the door) winter and summer, seven times arrival and midweek ski pack a year. ages that include one nights HOTLINE: "But I won't buy a condo," she lodging, one dinner and break said, "because I have to be in the fast and a lift ticket beginning at 313-981-0909 lodge, that's home. We have a 4 p.m. on the day of arrival are suite named after us." $79 per person based on double Though Wendy doesn't ski, her occupancy. husband and her three adult children, Jeffrey, Jonathan and For reservations and informa Jacki, enjoy skiing there, even tion, call 1-800-952-6390. though they've been to the more Boyne demanding slopes out West. This is the granddaddy of ROMA This year the Dwoskins will be Michigan ski resorts, operating. celebrating Hanukkah there. Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls BANQUETS "It's the warmest place to be. and Boyne Highland in Harbor 27777 Schoolcraft o£ Garden City Everybody knows you," she said.. Springs. This year it is celebrat anttowt (iB&.Wtttofinbt«M.) Livonia 32550 Cherry Hill tM INSIDE: Swim previewSj E2 Recreation pagfy E6 ,\r '. * * * ~— L/W Page 1, Section E Brad Emons, Editor 313-953-2123 on the web: http://obscrvercccentnc.coin Sunday, December 14, 1997 OBSERVER SPORTS Ball bounces Wayne's way, 56-50 SCENE Overaitis out for season 21 percent University of Toledo sophomore for ward Tara Overaitis (Livonia/Dear born Divine Child) tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee in a shooting women's basketball game during the Thanksgiving Classic against host St. John's and will be lost for the season. Overaitis, who sat out last year after transferring from Michigan ices Glenn State, was averaging 6.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. She is scheduled to have surgery BY BRAD EMONS Thursday. STAFF WRITER Wayne Memorial won the battle of Kuk camp attendee the guys who couldn't shoot straight. University of Wisconsin sophomore The host Zebres improved to 2-0 on forward Dustin Kuk, a Livonia native the young boys basketball season with and graduate of Redford Bishop a 56-50 Friday over rival Westland Borgess High School, will participate John Glenn. in the U.S. National Under-18 Junior Wayne won despite hitting only 18 of Team Camp, today through Thurs 54 shots from the floor (33 percent). day, in Hackensack, N.J. Glenn, however, found the rim with Following the four-day camp, 22 of less consistency, making just 11 of 52 the 30 players will be selected to the shots (21 percent). 1998 U.S. National Junior Team, "It's always nice to win even though which will compete in the 1998 Inter we had to slug it out," Wayne coach national Ice Hockey Federation World Chuck Henry said. "Neither team exe Junior Championship, Dec. 25-Jan. 3, cuted their offense, but both teams in Helsinki and Hameenlinna, Fin played hard and we were fortunate to land. have that little lead and they weren't Also vying for spots are four mem able to catch us." bers of the Plymouth Whalers of the Despite its frigid shooting, Glenn Ontario Hockey League — forward hung around and wiped out some of the Jessie Boulerice (Mooers,'N.Y.), goalie bad memories from last March when Robert Esche (Whitesboro, N.Y.), for Wayne's 24-2 state Class A semifinal ward Da^id Lewand (Grosse Pointe team, led by Lorenzo Guess, adminis Woods) and defense Nikos Tselios tered a 92-46 thrashing of the Rockets (Glen EUyn, 111.). in the Garden City district tourney. Glenn has only beaten Wayne twice Westland Canucks 1st since 1981, the only victories coming Outscoring their opponents, 24-3, during the 1994 season when Guy STAFF PHOTO BY Jw JAGDreii) the Westland Canucks recently cap Rucker (Iowa's starting center) and tured the 1997 Little Caesars Tony Goins (Wayne State's top scorer) To the hoop: Westland John Glenn's Cornelius Murray (left) goes in for the layup against Wayne Thanksgiving Tournament, including scored two wins over the Zebras en Memorial defender Shomari Dunn during Friday's boys basketball clash. a 4-0 shutout of the Caledon Hills route to the state quarterfinals. (Ont.) Lightning in the championship Senior guard Brian Williams, a key Without Guess, who led Wayne to 84 instead of feeling nervous." said. "We didn't go to the big men soon final at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. performer off the bench" last year for wins over the last four years, the play Wayne led 13-9 after one quarter and enough. The Canucks afso defeated the Wayne, led the Zebras with 21 points. ing field appears to be more level this 26-22 at halftime. "But we're young. Everybody talks "We really don't put any expectations Livonia Devils (4-0); Redford Senators season, but it couldn't prevent Glenn With 2:03 left in the third period, about what Wayne lost from last year, (5-3), overcoming a 3-2 deficit with six on Brian than anyone else on the from falling to 0-2 on the year. Robert Price's hoop gave Wayne its team," Henry said. "We just ask him to but we only have two back and the rest minutes to go; Mount Clemens Fire "We didn't catch the ball, we missed largest .margin of the night, 40-27. The birds (6-0) and the Kenosha (Wis.) play hard, play smart and be a team have only JV experience. But eventual leader. And he as the talents and abili some putbacks and some free throws," Zebras outscored Glenn 16-11 in the ly it's going to be there." Komets (5-0), the latter game in the Glenn coach Mike Schuette. u But I'm third to go ahead 42-32. semifinal. ty to lead us." Glenn returns to action Tuesday at pleased their pressure didn't give us a In the decisive fourth quarter, Canucks goaltender Dylan Grude Wayne's only returning starter from home against Adrian, while Wayne is was named tournament MVP. a year ago, senior forward Karl Cal whole lot of problems. (The Rockets Wayne spread out its offense and held had 16 turnovers to Wayne's 11.) Glenn off by making 12 of 14 free off until Friday when it begins its bru Other members of the Canucks, loway, added 11, while senior guard tal Mega Conference Red Division slate Reddick Borkins came off the bench to "It's going to be there. I'm pleased throws. The Zebras were 19 of 27 from coached by Randy Brooks, included at Ypsilanti. Alex McLellan (assistant captain), score nine. with the way we played. We've the line overall, while the Rockets hit Aaron Sphwartz, Sterling Brooks, Sophomore guard Eric Jones scored improved- from the first game and all I 16 of 25. "We'ra-going to battle through and Ryan Sergison, Jim Rawson and Matt 16 for Glenn, while 6-7 sophomore cen ask is that we improve each time out. "Early in the game we had people try to get better," Henry said. "But the Billingsley, defensemen; Brent New- ter Yaku Moton added 14. We just have to feel comfortable shoot that shouldn't have," Schuette key problem is our schedule." sted (captain), Bill Fritz (assistant captain), Chris Horn (assistant cap tain), Tony LaPere (assistant cap tain), Darrell Platukas, Jeff Ruark, Ryan Ballinger, Jon Birchard, Ryan Murphy, Nick Simmons, John Thorn- Clarenceville nips hill and Dave Tonegatto, forwards. Assistant coaches include Ken New- sted, Don Mulligan and Jeff Bohn- wanger, along with team manager Redford St. Agatha Jim Fritz. St. Michael's cagers 1st Livonia St. Michael won three Deljosevic's 22 lifts Trojans to win straight games, including a 45-42 overtime victory over Rochester Holy BY STEVE KOWALSH After the missed free throws by St. Family, to win the Bishop Arthur STAFF WRITER Agatha, the best Aggies' coach John Krawczak Trophy in the eight-team Fenbert could hope for was overtime. Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Livonia Clarenceville junior guard Junior High Basketball Tournament. Albert Deljosevic banked in a desper The decisive free throws handed the ation half-court shot as the third Aggies their first loss after a 67-50 The seventh- and eighth-grade victory in their season opener three team, coached by Frank Kummer, quarter ended in Friday's boys bas* ketball game at Redford St. Agatha. days earlier against Dearborn Dave Bartnick and Steve Leiger, has Heights Fairlane Christian. won the tournament three of the past The way things had gone for five years, including back-to-back Clarenceville senior center Justin Vil "We said not to foul number 4 titles. lanueva earlier in the game, his two (Deljosevic) - we didn't want to foul Ryan Wrobleski (Livonia) was free throws with five seconds left anyone in that, situation," Fenbert named to the all-tournament squad. seemed just as unlikely. said. Other members of the St. Michael But Villanueva, .who missed five of Villanueva scored 15 points in the squad, now 4-0 on the season, include his first six free throw attempts, sank. first half, staking Clarenceville to a Livonians Matt Bartnick, Ed Conz, both ends of a one-and-one to break a 29-24 halftime lead. Deljosevic had 12 Todd Copi, Dan Grace, Larry Griffin, 49-49 tie and give the Trojans a 51-49 of his game-high 22 points in the sec Brian Jackett, Eric Mancini, Matt victory before a sellout crowd. ond half, including a three:point shot McGowan, Kevin McKee, John Reig- "I waB so nervous my first couple of eaTiy in the fourth quarter to give the burg, Ryan Rogowski and Rick free throws and my last two I wasn't Trojans a 47-45 lead after they had Thompson, along with Redford's Jim nervous at all," said Villanueva, who surrendered the advantage in the Grenan. scored 19 points and grabbed a team- third quarter. high 11 rebounds. "I either made The rest of the Trojans combined LYSC United victorious them or I didn't; That wasn't me that for 10 points, including four by Rick won . this game. That was Barack to go with seven rebounds. The under-19 Livonia Youth Soccer' Clarenceville High School." "We knew they had a big guy (Vil Club United girls soccer team recent lanueva) and they had a good guard ly finished first in the 10-team Little Clarenceville coach Rick Larson roust have felt like a year's worth of (Deljostrvic),"-Fonbcrt said. "They Caesars Premier League, allowing were the two that beat us, basically. just four goals all season. suspense was packed into this game - the Trojans' season opener. Hand it to them. We made a run on Members of LYSC United, coached them and they didn't fold." by Mike EspaTza include: Christine The meeting is turning into quite a r rivalry. Larson remembers opening De\josevic made six of 13 shots from Broda, Nicole DeDominicuSi Lindsey the field and none were bigger than Erickson, Kristen Esparza, Meg the season three years ago here with a 92-90 double overtime loss. his 40-foot heave before the buzzer Gorsline, Shannon Konnrski, Liz sounded at the end of the third quar Krawczyk, Jenine Lawson, Claire "Nineteen more of these games and I'll be dead," Larson joked. "You'll be ter that cut the Trojans.' deficit to -\A- Lockhart, Cheryl Luthern, Tracy 42. Mclntyre, Tracy Moore, Abby Muy- writing my obituary." Villanueva's heroics came only four The basket come at the end of nn 9- senberg, Olivia Nellums, Lisa Reis- 0 run by St. Agatha that had given senweber, Colleen Scanlon, Luba STATF PHOTO 8V BRYAN MlTCHMX seconds after St. Agatha had a chance to break the tie with a pair of free the Aggies their first lead since early Steca.and Pam West. Finding a seam: Livonia Clai-enceville's Justin Villanueva in the game, 43-39. Other contributors include: Mal throws. But the Aggies missed both (middle) tries to wedge his way past Redford St. Agatha's and Villanueva got the rebound and "Al is awesome," Villanueva sMd. colm Pledge* main team trainer; Gelano Miles during Friday night's non-league- basketball "That was the turning point of the> Larry Moore, goalkeeper trainer; and WBB fouled in the backcourt as he Bill Erickson, team manager. encounter. Clarenceville earned a 51-49 triumph. pushed the ball up the court. " Please sco TROJAN* WlrJ, E3 : f___ _ —.——/- :— •fr* * r Y~ ——^ vwwpppm^p wOT^m^pivvnv ^^^ -sw E2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 * «. -v» •• ' • • ••• —- - • • THE WEEK AHEAD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIM PREVIEWS ^"**A"; BOYS eASKETBAU at Madonna Tourney, 3 p m. -****.€' Tuewtay, D«c. 1« S'craft at Macomb Tourney. TBA. Saline Christian at Agape, 7 p.m. Sunday, DM. 21 Spartan returnees give Buckler hope ^ " KamlramcH at CtafencevHle, 7 p.m. Kalamazoo at Madonna, 2 p.m. • "* • • tuth. W'sJd at Harper Woods. 7 p.m. in the 200 freestyle and hopeful '" • Churchill at Franklin, 7 p.m. BYBRADEMONS PREP HOCKEY STAFF WRITER ly we'll put a relay in there, too." • ' -' Adrian at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Wednesday, DM. 17 Carlson said. "We'll find out. It's ''• • S. Lyon at N. Farmington. 7 p.m. Stevenson at Wyandotte, 7 p.m. Can anybody break Plymouth going to be a long season of mak Farmlngton at Redford Union, 7 p.m. Franklin vs. W.1. Central, Salem's five-year stranglehold of ing adjustments." Garden City at Divine Child. 7 p.m. boys "swim titles in the Western Churchill vs. NorthvMe ' ' Belleville at Salem, 7:30 p.m. Lakes Activities Association? Livonia Franklin at Edgar Arena, 6 & 8 p.m. Harrison at Brighton, 7:30 p.m. "We'll have a nice swim team Thursday, DM. IS Patriot coach Jean Pritchard St. Agatha at Villanova 7:30 p.m. this year, but Salem, by far, is Redford Union vs. U-0 Jesurt has an 18-member squad, but - St. Florian at Pry. Christian. 7:30 p.m. way out in front of everybody," at Redford Ice Arena, 8:30 p.m. was hard hit by defections and Wednuday, D«c. 17 said Livonia Stevenson coach graduation. Friday, DM. 19 Clarenceville at Crestwood, 7 p.m. Doug Buckler, whose team fin Pritchard lost three swimmers Franklin vs. Stevenson Thursday, D*o. 18 ished fourth last spring. "Canton via transfer, five to graduation at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. Stevenson at Churchill, 7 p.m. (second last year) also has a nice (including state qualifier Jamie Saturday, DM. 20 ¥psl Lincoln at Farmington, 7 p.m. team." Taylor in diving and Paul Allani N. Farmlngton at Milford. 7 p.m. Redford CC vs, Brother Rice Stevenson, with a 23-member Keith Falk Steve Domln Mark Sgriccia in the 50 freestyle) and four Harrison at Riv. Richard, 7:30 p.m. at Compuware Arena. 3:45 p.m. roster, figures to make improve Livonia Stevenson Livonia Stevenson Livonia Stevenson more who chose not to return \ ' '"' Friday, DM. 19 Churchill at Dearborn, 8 p.m. ment during the 1997-98 season. "for one reason or another." v ''" ' "West Wayne at Agape. 6:45 p.m. The Spartans, who open their the (100) breaststroke)." and junior James McPartlin, "It's a little disheartening." the ' ""' Tuth. Westland at Luth. N'west, 7 p.m. ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE season this week with a pair of Another top returness is senior who clocked a 59.32 in the 100 Franklin coach said, "because- wi> Wayne at Ypsilantt, 7 p.m. Sunday, DM. 14 home dual meets Tuesday vs. Mark Sgriccia, a senior who was backstroke. felt we were coming last year Garden City at Wyandotte, 7 p.m. Ply. Whalers at Toronto, 1:35 p.m. Dearborn and Thursday vs. Mon named second-team All-Observer "Those two are real good swim and I was really looking forward Lincoln Park at Redford Union. 7 p.m. Thursday, DM. 18 roe — both at 7 p.m. at Livonia in the 100 backstroke (55.63) mers and I hope both will go to to it." 'state' if they work hard," Daniel Allen Park at Thurston, 7 p.m. Ply. Whalers at Windsor. 7:30 p.m. Churchill — returns a solid where he was a state qualifier. Franklin. 10th in the WLAA a He also narrowly missed the said. Canton at A.A. Pioneer, 7 p.m. Saturday, DM. 20 nucleus, losing only Victor vear ago, returns four seniors — state cut in the 100 butterfly. Other returnees include senior Redford CC at O.L. St. Mary, 7:30 p.m. Pry. Whalers vs. North Bay * Hakim to graduation. Eric Koppen (200 and 500 Domin, Falk, Sgriccia and diver Jeff Phillips (202.9), senior ' Immaculate at St. Agatha, 7:30 p.m. at Compuware Arena. 7:30 p.m." Two first-team All-Observer freestyle), Jody Gomez (breast- senior Jacob Varty will also form Kevin Razor and junior Justin \ Huron Valley vs. St..Alphonsus picks return. stroke and IM). Joe Schad (dis on of the area's best 200 medley Ballard. at Marshall Middle School, 7:30 p.m. OIRLS VOLLEYBALL Steve Domin, a WLAA champi tance freestyle) and Jeff Sharpe on in the 50 freestyle, is a quali relay teams. The foursome just "We're an inexperienced Monday, Dae. IS (backstroke and butterfly). ty senior. He finished 10th in the missed scorjng at the state meet team," Daniel said. "And we MEN'S COUJEQE BASKETBALL Luth. Wsld at St. Alphonsus, 6:30 p.m. Three juniors should also con 100 butterfly (53.18) and 12th in with a prelim time of 1:40.84. have only two freshman. We're >»•>*-<£ Monday, DM. K Tutsday, DM. 16 tribute including Mike Dzikows- •J* *" "JvSt. Mary's at Madonna, 7 p.m. the 50 freestyle (21.98) at last Another standout will be just going to have to do the best Saline Christian at Agape, 4:30 p.m. we can." ki (diving), Dave Bosnian (200 *£ ,*V Wednwday, DM. 17 year's state Class A meet. junior distance swimmer Mike Pry. Christian at Warren Zoe, 7 p.m. Malik. IM) an Chris Supplee (freestyle JjjT""^. Clair (Ont.) at S'craft, 7:30 p.m. He was also a member of two Wednesday, DM. 17 "We have some promising new Livonia Churchill sprints). •^•^•ii Satwday, DM. 20 state qualifying 200 medley and Churchill, Wayne at Glenn, 5:30 p.m. New head coach Paul Carlson, •f-V-vMadonna at Northwood, 1 p.m. 400 freestyte relay teams. comers and two pretty good a 1991 Churchill graduate now Wayne Memorial » V Kellogg at Schoolcraft. 7:30 p.m. A.A. Huron et Canton. 7 p.m. Falk, a versatile junior, also divers," Buckler said. "We i • * •• Nov! at Harrison. 7 p.m. haven't been bad in the past, we teaching elementary education The Zebras move into the i returns after going 1:46.73 in the just needed to mature. We have in the Livonia Public Schools, Mega Conference's White Divi J JVOMEN'SCOilEQE BASKETBALL Friday. DM. 19 200 freestyle (11th in Class A) a super, hard-working team and has increased his squad size sion from the Blue after finish J && Monday, Dec. IB West Wayne at Agape. 4 p.m. and 4:50.29 in the 500 freestyle a nice bunch of young men. from 26 from 16. ing fourth last year. J Vj»Mad°nna ** ferns State. 6 p.m. Saturday, DM. 20 (12th in Class A). He also went We're to the point where all 20 "I was impressed by the Coach Mike Gruber has 15 * :.•'*+£• Friday, DM. 19 Taylor Invitational, 8:30 a.m. 48.71 in the-100 freestyle and can swim. turnout," said Carlson, an East swimmers, led by five returnees y *•—' •— Tiffin (Ohio) at Madonna, 7 p.m. Delta CC Invitational, 9 a.m. 2:01.62 in the 200 individual "We don't have a lot of size, ern Michigan University grad. — junior Sam Raub (200 and \ f/Q'crafl 8t Macomb Tourney, TBA. USA Tourney at Grand Rapids. TBA. medley. but a lot of heart and it will be "We're trying to build team 500 freestyle, senior Curtis Mat ••' .£*»} Satwday, DM. 20 "Keith can really swim all over fun. I'm excited about the sea unity. We've set defined goals ties (200 IM and 100 back ) £*$• Tiffin (Ohio) vs. Kalarmuoo TBA —time to be announced. * because he's so talented," Buck son." and we'll see how it all comes out stroke), junior Adam Chiasson « vj. ler said. "He could be a state in the wash." (100 butterfly and 100 back qualifier in all the events except Westland John Glenn Last year the Chargers fin stroke), junior Sonny Webber "3? Longtime assistant coach ished 11th out of 11 WLAA (200 IM and 100 breaststroke James Daniel takes over for Ron teams. an,d senior Scott Laughlin i 50 Rgfhe Plumbing Inc. Staples-as the head varsity The top returnees include and 100 freestyle). Clean Prompt Service coach. junior Bill Randall (200 Sophomore Justin Smoes, who The Rockets, who finished freestyle), senior Rob Shereda will swim the 50 freestyle and Water Heaters eighth in last year's Western (breaststroke/freestyle), senior Competitive Prices 100 breaststroke, is a promising Lakes meet, lost Paul Merandi Rob O'Connor (all events), senior newcomer. Residential & Commercial to graduation. He finished fifth Kevin Grant (200 IM), junior "I don't know about the other Free Estimates in the 100 butterfly. Brian Marshatl (freestyle) and teams in our league, but wi> .^Licensed & Insured Glenn, sporting an 18-man junior David Duluk (500 should hold our own," Gruber roster, will be led by senior Ryan freestyle). said. "Trenton is not big in num \ 0v!er 30 Years Experience Zoumbaris, who went 1:04.56 in "We're looking at the possibili I 563-0130 bers, but they're still the team to the 100 breaststroke last vear, ty of Randall qualifying for state beat." THE (Dbsertrer £j ^Eccentric NEWSPAPERS -psiedent FiH&"*lPSt V Tm really proud to be a £». p | member of the Rose G, - Michigan «* f Plaimum Card Holder ?«?' ' "F "OCKEYFAMS Players Prestige'" Club... SCORE THE ULTIMATE! j It's their way of Joe Louis Arena >: ' My tag you're my quest, ENTER TO WIN THE ULTIMATE I you ve been loyal, COLLEGE HOCKEY PACKAGE, WHICH INCLUDES: | you re a friend, •2 WPtickeUto both day* of the I ''•:•' . 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Dan Homing. 018. away with six medalists. 135: Aaron Haddad I IF i D} tecr.nicai let' The Chargers finished fifth in over Tom Mahon. 150: 140: Jfc'r> Lema the team standings. Trojans win from page El game. my team." him. But we could have sat him Deljosevic said he thought the St. Agatha senior center Ian out easily." shot had a chance to go in. He Wincher, playing despite a hip Clarenceville made 20 of 45 RAND NEW STEEL RADIALS! turned to the crowd and extend pointer, had 16 points and 12 shots from the floor and St. ed his arms in celebration, rebounds, including seven in the Agatha was only 18-59. P155/80R-13 before falling to the ground like first quarter. Jonny Lomibao Larson wasn't happy with a soccer player does after scoring and Wesley Shaw added 11 Clarenceville committing 24 a big goal. points. turnovers to St. Agatha's 16, but F 40 "Coach wants the ball to me at The Aggies had a 33-32 he felt secure whenever Deljose P165/80R-13 the end of the quarters to be the rebounding advantage with vic touched the ball. P175/80R-13 decision maker," Deljosevic said. Shaw and Eric Jones grabbing ."I'm excited about the team, P185/80R-13 "I looked at the clock before 1 got six each to support Wincher. the electricity out there," Larson O the ball and let it fly. "We're proud of Ian," Fenbert said. "As a younger player, " I may be a little bit of a said. "If it was an injury that Albert didn't always focus his 175/70R-13 P205/75R-15 showboat but I'm not out there could have gotten worse by play energy in a positive way. He P185/75R-14 P215/75R-15 to put anyone down. I'm just for ing we wouldn't have played plays with fire and heart." P195/75R-14 P225/75R-15 P205/75R-14 P235/75R-15 ANY SIZE LISTED! RADIAL. METRIC Lady Crusaders get past ALL SEASON ALL JISON ALL SEASON Wayne State University *20 175/79-13 P»S«H-13 «40 P175/80R-13 23.99 P185/758-U 185/70R-13.... 36.99 What Madonna University's women's basketball P185/75R-14.... 31.99 P195/75R-14 41.99 185/70R-14 37.99 team had accomplished the past few weeks, win P195/75R-14 31.99 P205/75R-14 41.99 195/70R-14 38.99 • COLLEGIATE HOOP WRAP P205/75R-15 ...32.99 P205/75R-15 42.99 205/70R-14 39.99 ning five of its first seven games, was impressive P215/75R-15 32.99 P215/75R-15 42.99 205/70R-15 39.99 to say the least. P235/75R-15 32.99 P235/75R-15 42.99 205/65R-14 39.99 Anderson, a Plymouth Canton graduate, contribut 43,000 MlE WARRANTY TRUC6O.000 WtK f WARRANTVANY & But win No. 6. last Thursday at Madonna ed 15 points and eight rebounds, and Favvno against Wayne State, was perhaps the best of the —T^TT*MAE. W Allossery had 14 points and eight boards. Sarah R.V. bunch. Warnke, another Canton grad, chipped in with The reason: There wasn't a single star lighting eight points and seven rebounds. the fire for the Fighting Crusaders. Indeed, the Shooting proved paramount in the gjame. Madon player who had led them through the early portion na made 29-of-51 from the floor (56.9 percent! of their schedule had been point guard Katie" Cush- while WSU was 29-of-74 (39.2 percent). man. • WAYNE STATE 101, MADONNA 61 (men): Exam 175/708 13 PMS/75M4 But one player does not make a championship- 215/70R-14 36,99 caliber team, and in its 78-75 triumph over WSU me the totals from Wednesday's game at Wayne 195/60R-14 38.99 P235/75R-15 50.00 HUNDREDS OF STYLES State, and you'll see that Madonna was outplayed in 215/60R-14 41.99 30-950R-15 62.50 AVA&ABLE Madonna proved it wasn't a one-person team. 195760R-15 39. 31-1050R-15 62.50 AT FANTASTIC Indeed, Cushman wasn't on her game most of every facet. 205/60R-15 42., 245/75R-16 79.99 215/60R-16 the night. She took just one shot from the floor, The Tartars shot better, rebounded better, had scoring seven points and dishing out four assists in fewer turnovers, more assists and fewer fouls as •When You're less than 18 minutes of playing time (she had just they pushed their record to 5-4. Madonna slipped to two fouls). 1-10. Kevin Tate hit 9-of-ll of his floor shots to lead ill Others, notably Michelle Miela, picked up the MIMICHELIN GO0D/Tf4fl slack admirably. Four Crusaders reached double- WSU with 22 points. Tony Goins (from Westland UCAUSSOMUCH5»DMG0NYOURTKS: figures in scoring, with Dawn Pelc leading the way John Glenn) added 18 points and four assists, Ter- with 17 ponts ion 8-of-12 shooting) and six assists. rance Porter notched 14 points and five assists. Tim The Tartars (4-4) took a 73-72 lead with 1:42 left Herron totaled 13 points and Marc Mazur finished in the game on a Shay Lewis layup. But Madonna with six points, three blocked shots and a game- retaliated, with Lori Enfield — who came off the high 12 rebounds. bench to net 14 points and grab a game-high 13 Madonna's only double-figure scorer was Nick Hur rebounds — scoring a basket with 1:24 remaining. ley (Plymouth Canton), with 13 points. Hurley also The Crusaders repelled WSU's ensuing counter had four steals and three assists. Eric Giovannini attack and, in the final 37 seconds, three free {Livonia Stevenson) and Mark Hayes added nine throws from Chris Dietrich and another from Mary points apiece. Murray iced the victory. WSU made 3?-of-65 shots (57 percent) to 26-of- fl7V70fl 13 P17S1WM3 66 for Madonna (39 percent); had a 45-31 advan P18S/70H 13 Dietrich and Murray each scored 15 points, with PIJ5/70A 14 tage in rebounding; forced 22 turnovers while mak P185/70B 13 4I.M PZD&TW -15 68.9* Murray getting 10 rebounds and two steals and P215/70R 14 P185/70H 14 54.99 P2IS/7W -IS 71.99 Dietrich making three steals. ing 16: and converted 17 of-23 free throws (74 per PZO5/70A -14.... H 99 P2»«SM5. 66.99 The Tartars were led by Lewis' 19 points. Britta cent) tojust 4-of 8 (50 percent) for Madonna. XW4 I XZ4 Wilson's 3 sparks Stevenson 65 MfcTO MCI Livonia Stevenson remained unbeaten in the PZI570AUMMIVI 73J9 P2IS70A15W4W* «159 Suburban High School Hockey League with a 9- • PREP HOCKEY WRAP P23570IU5)CW4l.mi W99 1 victory over Walled Lake Central in the night OUR 63,000 MILE WARRANTY ircis/TS* ist PLEASE CM FM cap of a double-header played Friday at Edgar Chad Haven scored Central's lone goal in the Arena. LTZ3S7SR ISC MM LOW LOW PRICES! PTOVTOI 14_ final period 3O-950R 15 11.99 MXV4 .-6499 Stevenson is now 6-2 overall and 6-0 in the mSrTOd-M- SM9 In other games: 31105» -15-.- 8399 PttSvTWMS- .-7399 SHSHL's South Division. ITttSTSA l&D 11&99 ^X-0NESS5S P23&70MS. -.7599 Willie Wilson scored a hat trick and added AMERICA'S LAROItT INDKPRNOINT TIRK CO. rtUNCMQ AVAILABLE one assist for the Spartans, who led 3-0 after • FRANKLIN 12, LAPEER WEST 2: Dave Tyler • HO APPOINTMENT ON APPROVED CffCOTT and Brandon McCullough each tallied hat tricks NECESSARY •O Day* one period and 7-0 after two |H>riods S*n«« A* Friday as Livonia Franklin (4 2 overall) crushed • YOUR PERSONAL CHECK fttttttd Mike Walsh contributed two goals and three WELCOME assists. the Panthers (3 3 overall) in a non leaguer at HOURS : MON-FRI 8:00-6 Edgar. SAT. 8:00-5 Other Stevenson goal scorers included Darin AtK ABOUT OUR *n^rWRiPtee*m#ftf"crfltiriCAT« Greg Job added two goals and four assists. Fawkes, John May. Ryan Sinks and .Jeff Lang Lnynnnij* Welcome PROUDLY StMVINO YOU WITH OVIft 330 STORM M»TlOHWI0I! Fawkes, May and Bill Marshall each contribut while teammate Scott Waara added one goal arid ed two assists, while Lang, Dennise Queener. four assists. TAvion • 374 nnna FAnMINQTON HILLS • 737761» CANTON • 081-6000 , .VI- J , . > 11,1 - , A. . •» W!-,v is '," >." •* ».i ,( .-•' i>. ''.v.!. no n.1 • Steve Anderson. Joe Sucharn and Adam Hesel Jeff Joh had one goal and one assists, while ! 4- 3s& * Q E4(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DKCKMBER 14, 1997 SPORTS ROUNDUP WLAA volleyball now 2-of-3 IS TIED FOR 1ST third period for the Whalers' Additionally, she'll receive a from 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. TBTflymouth Whalers' rookie final goal. $1,000 savings bond, a Detroit 12 at Pioneer MS in Plymouth. Really, it's not that big a When asked if he thought play segeanon, David Legwand, ignit- Steve Wasylko accounted for Lions jacket, WJBK Fox 2 pro Tryouts for 10-and-under, 11- deal. Anyway, who really ing opportunities would dimmish odSaij^rce-goal outburst in the Plymouth's first goal, his first of motional items and an auto andunder and 12-and-under cares whether Western Lakes with the reduction in games, se$orid period that lifted the the season, at 3:38 of the open graphed football. teams will be announced later. Activities Association lolley- Johnson said. "We did a study on ball teams play best-of-/tea this and found the best players Wljtfygjfs to a 5-2 victory over the ing period. For further information, call ROCKER TOP BLOCKER games or best-of-thrce games kept playing." Nefth Bay Centennials Thurs- Kobert Esche was in goal for Fred Thomann at (313) 459-7315 1 Detroit Rocker Lars Hichters, in their matches! It didn't matter if it were a clayii\ North Bay(0nt.>. the Whalers; he made 25 saves. a former Livonia Stevenson High or Bob Blohm at (313) 459-1763. best-of-five or best-of-three, for fyywin also put Plymouth All-Stater 'and standout at Yale EMU BASEBALL CAMPS Any of ihe WLAA school princi the majority of the WLAA schools intftu»*.tie for first place in the WELLNESS PLAN ESSAY WINNER University, is tied for the Eastern Michigan University pals who adhered to that theory lineups and substitution patterns Oimmo Hockey League's West Detroit Lions football players National Professional Soccer head baseball coach Roger and voted for the shorter matches did not change substantially, he obviously did not put much faith DuvJnion with the London Van Maldne and Glyn Millburn League with teammate Randy Coryell and hi staff will offer a said. Johnson added that none of Knights. Both teams had 37 in the "acorn" policy this should have come as a sur will join WJBK Fox 2 news Prescott with 25 blocks apiece series of winter baseball camps You know what I mean: From palms going into the weekend's prise; coaches knew of the study, anchor Huel Perkins at 1:30 p.m. (through 10 gamesV (ages 8-18)with camp instruc the acorn grows the mighty oak. gi^es; the Whalers (17-8-3) had which had been ongoing for more Tuesday at St. Genevieve School AAU HOOP TRYOUTS tion for hitting, and running, The "oak" in this instance is pjftyed one fewer game than than a year. in Livonia recognize the student The Western Wayne Wildcats base running, position play, the maelslorm created in Ply Which is why he found no rea LQtfdunl 18-10-11. mouth and Canton following the winner of the Wellness Plan's AAU girls basketball teams will development arm and bat speed, son to delay implementing the ;*egwand, the OHI/s third- seemingly abrupt switch from annual Take a Player to School" have a series of open tryouts catching skills, sliding, strength switch in formats: What would lti&ling scorer and the top rookie five-game to essay contest, which was open to next month for all those interest training and pitching mechanics. m mmmmm he the wisdom in putting it oil'for scpror, scored his 32nd goal of t h p e e - K a m e ^^^^ students in Wayne, Macomb and ed female players. The camps will begin at 8:30 a year'.' It has no affect on the season with an assist from matches. Oakland County schools (con •16, 17 and 18 and under a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. (" e r t a i n current schedule." ri Babenko 7:35 into the sec- The study's been done, Johnson ducted through Nov. 10). players: Tryouts for al) three will Sunday, Jan. 11. 25; Feb. 8, 15; WLAA coaches otf9 period, breaking a l-l tie. said. The votes have been cast A school-wide assemby will be be from 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday. and March 8. are upset, and •Iffet 35 seconds later, Legwand held to recognize Maureen Bid- Pitching machines, batting the reason is Case closed. Jan. 6 at Pioneer ^Middle School "That's a lie.' was (lilies' Babenko assisted on Andrew dinger, one of two Grand Prize cages and a speed gun will be simple: Their in Plymouth; response. "I want to see his docu r'lor goal, his 14th, to put Ply- winners. used during camp. Lunch will be players won't •15-and-under: Tryouts will be get a chance to mentation. That's just not true. rpjjjuth up 3-1. Biddinger will then read her provided for each camper by from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. play as rrtuch. There was no study done." •gLegwand netted his second Papa John's. winning essay, based' on this Jan. 6 at Pioneer MS i»n Ply F 1 y m o u t h I'nderstand. (lilies has a rare gS&l of the game, and 33rd of the year's official title: "What I Can mouth; For more information, call Salem coach opportunity confronting him. His sxfeson, at 14:36 of the second cj. Do Now To Make My World A • 14-and-under Blue: Tryouts (313)487-0315. Brian Gilles is RISAK Salem teams have won three of njh-iod with Babenko drawing his Better Place." will be from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednes GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS .loading the the last four WLAA titles, and f^ird-straight assist to make it Representative from sponsor day, Jan. 7 at West Middle Livonia Youth Soccer Club opposition. "I'm had a streak of -Ill-straight league getting madder by the day." match victories snapped by 1? ing organizations, The Wellness School in Plymouth; United will be holding upcoming Plan, the Lions and Fox 2, will Gilles said last Thursday. Walled Lake Centra! last season. -''Babenko fired his 10th goal of •14-and-under Red: Tryouts tryouts for its under-19 girls What has upset (lilies.isn't the present Biddinger with the He returns most of a team that Cog season past North Bay goalie will be from 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, team (must be born between change to a best-of-three format. went 10-1 in the league in '96. award. il£att Carmichael at 1:37 of the Jan. 5 at Pioneer MS in Ply Aug. 1, 1979 and July 31. 1983). "1 don't have a problem with The Hocks are heavy favorites to mouth; For tryout information, call that." he insisted. win it again. But Gilles and his •13-and-under: Tryouts will be (313)464-9114. What bothers him is the tim team are eying bigger prizes. ing. "Why didn't they lei us know "My goal is to be a state cham in August so we could adjust* our pion.", the Salem coach said. His schedules?" lie asked. current team has the potential, (lilies wanted, to postpone the but now will it he properly pre change until next year: that pared? would allow him to alter his schedule, perhaps add another (lilies said state title con TteY actually tournament or two. tenders like Portage Northern All Season Here's the root of the problem: and Temperance Bedford play 25 The Michigan High School Ath mure matches a year than Salem letic Association allows 18 play does. That's 2*> more chances al : v*£Vt r-'.frfi improvement. J focXeose ^ Vli-^i , . *"^-, N£A » >. ing dates in volleyball. A team can play live matches in a tourna Whatever Johnson thinks, this ment on a Saturday or a single isn't the end of it. Barents of plav- /V» voAUa, match on a Wednesday -- it ers at both Plymouth Canton and wouldn't matter. Kach would Salem have sent letters protest count as one playing date. ing the switch: before a reason for The Rollerblade' 4? Teams competing in the WLAA the change was presented by Xlenfelade" skales have 1 1 of their playing date.- Johnson, those parents had been m ahsorbed by league matches. Last led to believe time was a deter extend up to four year, when matches were besl-of- mining factor full sizes lor five games, a team was guaran Matches were taking loo Jong. teed at least 33 games (that's if a Plavers wen- getting home loo long-lasting fun team played the minimum num late. that fits your > ber of games in every match i. i The parents disputed thai budget and your With I he format altered, at Best-of-five matches didn't end least 11 games are trimmed from any later than boys basketball growing kids'. each WLAA team's schedule games, they insisted Besides, That means fewer opportuni starting times had been moved up Large Quantity ties for players to see action And MO minutes to address any poten All Youth Sizes as Gilles pointed out. "Shouldn't tial problem. we he doing what's best for the So if tune were the reason lor Xtem:K\<|e' kid*.?" the change, if it was because Tom .Johnson, the principal at some felt the girls were, getting LOOK FOR Nort hville MS who serves as home too laic-, then this becomes chairman over, the WLAA. disput Plymoutliiphciiers family Value S CLOSEOUTSALE ROLL€RBLAD€A ed (lilies on several counts The a Title IX issue. SPECIALS issue has been researched. John A stretch? Perhaps But know son maintained. this: According to Gilles, legal action to prevent the change, • 4 HOT O>00S •PLYMOUTH- "The motivating factor behind • 4 SOFT bfiiNKS this was that we were not consis which won't go into effect until tent with the slate, which is best- the first WLAA matches are • 2 GAM€ PROGRAMS of-three." Johnson said. played Jan. \2. is a definite possi True, in the state tournament bility. Only $34.00(/1 $44.00 VfilU€) TRADING POST matches are hest-of-three. 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Normal lolls, taxes offers: Supplies limited Contract req *9**^ mm i*v^m* E6* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 RECREATION PAGE Stealing thunder Deer firearms harvest falls Preliminary deer harvest esti was a lower incidence of buck "I was a dedicated deer mates by the Michigan Depart rubs and scrapes. The possible hunter for many years, but lost Qld Timers put on great show ment of Natural Resources indi reduction of buck activity may interest for the past three years cates'that the 1997 firearms have resulted in less movement and spent my Novembers surf * 0 * • harvest fell slightly short of last * -rm • *- 1 1 il I i J* m . * of the deer. fishing in Florida," explained ^.Points to ponder: How come ing records and the beat goes on. from Trenton year's total and this year's pre "The herd in this part of the the Bloomfield Hills resident. Jevery time it snows like last Joe Sytniak, 56, of Dearborn The top age category is 80- season expectations. The DNR state was also noticeably older "However, this past year my ^Wednesday, most schools are Heights took the overall champi and-over with Hall of Famer Joe predicted a harvest of 290,000 than in past years," said two sons, Michael and Ralph, jclosed, but all bowling centers onship with games of 226-232- Paulus, 80, of Bloomfield Hills for the firearms season. The Urbain. "There may have been begged me to join them for deer iremain open? 278, a series of 736. taking the top spot with 197- results of an annual survey of fewer firearms deer hunters hunting up north." [ All men are the same, they In the under-50 category the 203-210/610, nosing out Larry southbound hunter traffic dur afield due to early reports of Now, Manoogian is wondering !just have different faces so you winner was Barry Oderfer, 49, of Murphy, 85, of Allen Park and ing the recently ^^^^^^^^ lower deer numbers, but if his sons will invite him back Fraser 206-254-247/707 with 44- {can tell them apart. What makes the "Mechanic" Jarv Woehlke, completed 16 OUTDOOR hunters were seei. g deer and next year since he shot the only jrheh chase women they have no year-old Garden City's Rick Eier- 84, of Dearborn. day firearms INSIGHTS hunting longer ." buck in camp this year — a (intention of marrying? The same mann runner-up with a 267-241- The highest game in the event season showed The harvest in the Upper "big" 6-pointer. >ujrge that makes ^^^^^^^^ 174/682. Doug Evens, 49, of Lin was a 269 by Phil Insalco of an estimated Peninsula (Zone I) was down "The bug is back and I'm ?4oga chase cars TEN-PIN coln Park finished third. Dearborn Heights and the oldest harvest of from a record 85,118 in 1995 to already preparing for next sea fth'ey have no ALLLEY In the 50-59 group, Tom Hay, bowler was Lewis Saad, 94, and 282,000 white- an estimated 56,000 this year, son," said Manoogian. "Yes, I'm [intention of driv 58, of Detroit prevailed with going strong. tails. The final which is a direct reflection of inviting my two sons." ing. 224-248-246/718, followed by Give a lot of credit to these old harvest num back-to-back severe winters, • Art Duprey has been wait * It was not so Lou Ivancik, 56, of Wyandotte timers. bers, which are which caused many young deer ing 24 years to shoot a buck big {funny at the the and Neil Beckman, 51, of South- The lane conditions were dry determined by to starve to death. There was a enough to hang on the wall of }67th Annual Old field. and difficult as attested to by my a mail survey significant drop in the number his family's cabin. The wait of licensed on one-and-a-half-year-olds ended this past season as the ?Timers Tourna- The 60-64 group was won by own scores, which are not fit to BILL • ment Nov. 29 at George McNair (63) 248-236- print at this time. hunters, won't PARKER harvested this year because Livonia hunter shot a beautiful iThunderbowl 207/691 followed by Brown- Even Gordon Bickle could be available many deer in that age class 8-point buck at 7:25 a.m. on 'Lanes. stown's Ernie Segura and Hall of have beaten me. until July. were lost last winter. November 16th while hunting ' It took a few Famer Fred Vitali, 60, of Farm- A nice dinner topped off the "\Ve recognized early that the Despite the drop, this was the on the family property in Iosco XL 1997 harvest would be lower seventh largest harvest on County. /days before the HARRISON ington Hills. event and a good time was had >results were in . The 65-69 bowlers saw Jerry by all, including Larry Paladino, than last year and these figures record. The top six harvests • Clarkston's Robert Bonham confirm our expectations," said Ihand, but all Cole, 68, of Taylor roll games of • The third annual were 334,940 in 1989, 319,289 filled his first firearms tag on DNR deer specialist John in 1995, 316,400 in 1990, icrddlng aside, Larry Paladino of 223-247-232/702, followed by Senior/Youth Challenge will be opening day when he dropped a Urbain. "We definitely are 299,319 in 1996, 294,310 in the Birmingham Eccentric beat John Bevak, 66, of Grosse He Saturday, Feb. 7 at Mayflower 3-point while hunting state land encouraged by the harvest in 1988 and 293,710 in 1991. in Emmet County. He was me for the first time. Not just and Lloyd McNabb, 65, of War Lanes in Redford. the southern Lower Peninsula. "Deer season is far from over hunting private land in Cheboy once, but all three games. ren. Known as the "Match of the The antlerless harvest of 58,000 and we anticipate hunters will gan County on Nov. 28th when 1' Once again, this event fea In the 70-74 category, it was Ages," it will feature the senior deer in this part of the state use the additional late season he filled his second tag by bag tured the return home of the Gene Merritt, 72, of Jackson who bowlers from the Mayflower was up 22 percent over last opportunities to harvest deer," ging an 8-point. •great Joe Norris, who at 89, can topped Gabe Fazekas of Dear Wednesday Senior Classic year." said Becky Humphries, acting • Darrell Hagen tagged his born and Loren Dean, 72, from •still outbowl most of us earth- against top youth bowlers from The buck harvest in the chief of the DNR's Wildlife JDivi- first buck in 10 years of hunting lings. Norris considers the Woodhaven. leagues at Mayflower and Beech southern Lower Peninsula sion. "A significant number of when he shot a 5-point on Nov. Detroit Old Timers event as the The 75-79 set featured William Lanes. (Zone III) was down from 74,360 deer are expected to be taken 29. The Troy resident was hunt best one-day tournament in the J. Rose, 77, of Farmington shoot Opening ceremonies begin at last year to an estimated 72,000 during the remaining deer .sea ing in a fence row along a cut nation. ing 222-223-182/627, beating out 10:30 a.m. (open to public). For this year. Urbain attributes this sons, especially antlerless deer corn field in Oakland County. •L • Now a resident of San Diego, 'John E. Bonino Jr., 76, of War more information, call Ron Lan decline to the large antlerless on private land in agricultural • Lake Orion residents Steve ,Norris holds many all-time bowl- ren and Walter Reaume, 75, caster at (313) 595-1155. harvest in southern Michigan areas as the corn harvest con Sims and Todd Carrothers each and increased amounts of tinues." arrowed a doe on the opening standing corn in the fields weekend of the bow season BOWLING HONOR ROLL throughout the firearms season. Successful hunters while hunting on private land in In the northern Lower Penin Success reports continue to Ogemaw County. sula (Zone II) the buck harvest filter in from Observer & Eccen Clovertanes (Uvonla) 247/735; Mike Gephart, 289/722; Scott BOWUNQ HONOR ROLL slipped from 77,350 last year to tric readers. If you or a hunting All-Star Bowlerettes - Kathie Maser, Mears, 265; Jim Molnar. 732. Anglers and hunters are urged 68,000 this fall. The overall har friend had a successful season to report their success. Questions 247-279-246/772; Tina Barber. 262-235- Woodland Lanes (Uvonla) Mayflower Lanes (Retford) vest in Zone II was down from let me know. My phone and fax and comments are also encour 238/735; Aleta Sill, 212-268-235/715; Livonia Elks - David Crosskey, 299. ''Friday Seniors - Bill Britton, 256/690: 116,325 in 1996 to 106,000 this numbers and mailing address aged. Send information to 805 E. Sandy Winbigler, 215-276-224/715; Tami- Ken'Schell. 247/628: Jerry Holden. Senior House - Tom Madgwick. year. are listed at the bottom of this Maple. Birmingham, Ml. 48009. '248/605: Mel Albirte, 252/631; Jack ka Glenn, 224-229-247/710. 279/760; Ed Grace III 265/749; Mmh Many hunters in the northern column. Fax information to (810) 644- Dahlstrom. 242/626. National Seniors Bowling Ass'n Tourna Grougan, 256/696; Jim JorinscfcTJr., Lower commented that there • The "bug" is back" for Mike 1314 or call Bill Parker evenings ' 'Mayflower Senior Classic - Cliff Taylor, ment - Don Hargraves, 300. 244/692; Jim Knoll, 257/687; Dave Nor- Manoogian. at (810) 901-2573. 233-239-213/685: Paul Temple. 259- Sunday Mixed - Larnell Cozart. wick, 279/703. -237/677; Tony Wolak. 263-224/648; Jim 300/786; Daryl Scott, 297/788; M. Midnight Mixed - Joe Komindo. •Z^elle-n, 233-213-246/692; Jim Casteel, Stephenson. 300/760. 299/686: John Hurley. Sr.. 299/712; Dale 233-244-660: Hal Ladouceur, 227- FoMoCo Thurs Nite - Bobby Williams, Manteuffel. 690; Tom Schultz. 688. Outdoor Calendar ££5/.629. 248/685; Jack Considine. 258; John Teet- Ford Parts - Jimmy Hayes. 727; Tom zel, 256; Frank Knitter, 268; Randy Thomp Cyrul, 689; Scott Begin, 664; Dennis •^vrtflfnday Seniors - Jack Dahlst rom. hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. son, 248/660: Steve Gutusky, 248/698. Wealherford, 665; Chuck Sprosek. 713. nal fee. Advanced registration .^t/694; Mel Albirte, 257: Jim Zellen, Wednesdays through Sundays. and a motor vehicle permit are ^44/608: Lee Onkka, 235/640; Fred St. Aidan's - Dave Golen, 213-237- Jacks & Jills - Dana Fisher, 201/522. FISHING CLUBS Pontiac Lake Recreation Area is required for all programs. Call 216/666; Joe Naujokas. 212-232/636; Men's Trio •*• Keith Suda, 684; Jack Law- $gfl5jfi. 255-257/714; Al Thompson, CLINTON VALLEY BASS ANGLERS located at 7800 Gale Rd. Call the respective parks, toll free: Bob Racey, 218-244/644; Rich Radak, son, 685; John Wodarski, Sr., 682; Dan £J3?/$85; Tom McGlasson, 248/649. Clinton Valley Bass Anglers is (810) 666-1020 for more informa Stony Creek, 1-800-477-7756; Plaza 800 256-223-268/747; Jeff Amolsch, 258; Lenart, 698; Frank Hoffman. 697. "£*!ick Kossel, 208-266-210/684. 230/613; Nancy Januszewski, 201/563. Morning Glories- Krene Basner. 232. Sunday, Jan. 11. Call Mike Daly shotgun shooting facilities. Metroparks annual vehicle entry £*2>*»£?a Men - Bryan Macek, 255-279- Telcom Men's - Joe Cramer. °79; D. Wonder Women - Jan Beard, 241. at (248) 666-8910 for more infor Range hours through Dec. 22 are permits and boat launching per \p$?/'il8\ Rick Rolen, 276-225-221/722: Nutt, 297. Lyndon Meadows - Lisa Sallade, 233- mation. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday mits are on sale at all Metropark /Steve Demeter, 255-235-256/746. Wonderland Lanes (Uvonla) 223/610; Karen Mulligan, 232. through Sunday. The Ortonville offices. Vehicle entry permits are |« Waterford Men - Tom Buchanan, 220- METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS Westside Prop. Travel - Don Johnson, Thurs. Morn. Ladies - Jean Grezak, 232. Recreation Area is located at $15 and $8 for senior citizens. ;j238-258/716; Bob Johnson, 223-212- Metro-West Steelheaders meets 278/746; Charlie Orbecky, 276/724; Jerry Garden Lanes (Garden Crty) 5779 Hadley Rd. Call (810) 693- The annual boat launching per 'J278/713; Rich Planko, 257-234-214/705; at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday 6767 for more information. mits are $18 and $9 for senior ijJon Demeter, 224-229-247/700. Nichols, 269/710; Lloyd McNabb, St. Linus Classic - Dick Barina. 212- of each month in the cafeteria at 279/707: Tony Conley. 705 (156 pins 266-206/684; Matt Dalley, 232-220- POINTE M0U1LLEE citizens. Call 1-800-47-PARKS ,* Keglers - JimGriffin, 201-267-236/704. Garden City High School. Call o/a). 226/678; Ed Stephenson, 207-257/658. for more information. ,4 Guys & Dolls-Bob Lanning, 300. Dominic Liparoto at (248) 476- The rifle and pistol range at the Wonderland Classic - Jim Burton, Plum Hollow Lane* (Southfleld) \« Super Bowl (Canton) 5027 for more information. Pointe Mouillee State Game 278/781; Fred Ramirez. 278-277/775; W.D.B.A. - Sherry Broyles, 221. Area in Rockwood has been £ Ford General Parts - Ozzie Rattigan, MICHIGAN FLY FISHING Bill Sayyae Jr. 300/760; John McGraw, Tues Mixed - Audrey Williams. closed due to environmental con «J2$7; Bob Colangelo, 257; Eric Stamper, The Michigan Fly Fishing Club OAKLAND COUNTY 279/768; Brad Wolter. 723. 278/623; Herb Washington, 276/682; cerns. Call (313) 379-3820 for /•670; Bill Grove, 659. meets at 7 p.m. the first and Nite Owls - Mark Linser, 258/702; Jim Wayman Gale, 278/654; Leon Burke. 216- more information. PARKS t 'Wed. Nile Men - Tony Johnson, third Wednesdays of each month Ocholik. 249/651: Curt Grangood, 247; 232-213/661. COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS £2^4/^708; Rich North, 255; MikeMamroct- at Livonia Clarenceville Junior Darrin Liptow, 266/640. Novl Bowl (Novl) Advanced registration is £sly. 638. High School. Call (810) 478-1494 Nite Owls - Oarrin Liptow, 666; Joel Westside Lutheran - Tim Warner, required for all nature programs jJ^StJper Stars - Vicki Hurley, 200/535; for more information. CLASSES Spishak, 660; Shane Wyatt, 640; Ken at Oakland County Parks. Call iJg^jTi Jonnson, 199. 279/690; Lynn Lewis. 664; Tim Collins, Hawk, 622. FOUR SEASONS FLY TYING (810) 625-6473 to register or for / Late Nite Delite - Doug Gauthier, 662; Brant Engel. 656; Dave Cornwell, The Four Seasons Fishing Club Bueters Outdoors in Northville more information. £ 244^660. Motor City Men's Early - Tom Small, 635. meets 7:30 p.m. the first still has openings for its fall fly .4 «?Ty Wednesday of each month at the tying classes. Call (248) 349- Senior Citizen's Center in the 3677 for more information. STATE PARKS Livonia Civic Center. Call Jim Kudej at (313) 591-0843 for more STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS Naturalists changing habits Maybury State Park, Proud information. OUTDOOR CLUBS Lake Recreation Area, Bald FISHING BUDDYS ' Throughout Now, with the advent of A vulture's body shape and SOLAR Mountain Recreation Area, NATURE Fishing Buddys Fishing Club 'the years nat- DNA testing and other chemi structure is very unlike those The School for Outdoor Leader Highland Recreation Area and NOTES meets monthly in Rochester i u^alists have cal tests to determine relation of the long necked, long legged ship, Adventure and Recreation, Island Lake Recreation Area Hills. Call (810) 656-0556 for a non-profit organization inter -taught people ships, these two species are herons and storks. offer nature interpretive pro more information. ested in promoting the apprecia the workings now in two different genera or Decisions such as these are grams throughout the year. A tion of outdoor activities, meets of the natural taxonomic units. not made at the drop of a hat. BASS ASSOCIATION state park motor vehicle permit at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday world, Natu Based on new findings and Ornithologists from around The Downriver Bass Association, is required for entry into all ralists learn a non-tournament bass club, of each month at the Colony Hall weighing the old findings, tuft the world evaluate the state parks and state recreation ,-ffom personal meets the fourth Tuesday of in Southfield. Call (248) 988- ed titmice are now Baeolophus research and sit down in com areas. For registration and addi ' observation every month at the Dearborn 6658 for more information. tional information on the pro bicolor and the black-capped mittees to discuss the results ' and by reading Civic Center. Call (313) 676-2863 grams at Maybury call (810) chickadee becomes Poecile atri- and decide what is the best J v*hat others capillus. They are still closely for more information. 349-8390. For programs at Bald TIM decision based on the available hqve observed related to each other, but not Mountain call (810) 693-6767. NOWICKI information at the time. ARCHERY and concluded. quite as close as before. For programs at Proud Lake and Science is constantly chang JUNIOR OLYMPICS As more infor Relationships between ani Highland call (810) 685-2433. ing because scientists are con SHOOTING The Oakland County Sportsman mation is acquired, initial mals have always involved For programs at Island Lake call observations and conclusions stantly learning new things Club in Clarkston offers a Junior heated debates. Years &-go, RANGES (810)229-7067. j change. about their discipline. Olympic Archery Development before naturalists really spent BALD MOUNTAIN Program beginning at 1 p.m. on ~ "For years I have taught that The Hubble telescope, for time looking at their subjects, Bald Mountain Recreation Area Sundays. Call (810) 623-0444 for «£$fce tufted titmouse and the instance, is rewriting the text female mallard ducks were in Lake Orion has shotgun more information. DATES/DEADLINES SWBfeck-capped chickadee are considered a different species books on Astronomy, while (skeet & trap, sporting clays, 5- *» jf fcf^sings cousins to each other. from the male mallard duck DNA mapping has allowed stand), rifle, pistol, and archery JUNIOR ARCHERS DEER j fS^They were considered by sci- because they look so different. biologists to analyze the build shooting facilities. Range hours A weekly program for junior The second archery season runs 2 rf$&tiet8, far more knowledge- Just recently scientists ing blocks of living organisms. are 10 a.m. to dusk on Saturdays archers begins at 9 a.m. Satur through Jan. 1 statewide. Muz- •* rpnfcle than I, that they were in shocked many people when As time goes on, new tech and Sundays and noon to dusk days at Detroit Archers in West zleloading season runs through 2 fefche same genus, or taxonomic they placed the turkey vulture niques will become available on Wednesdays. Bald Mountain Bloomfield. Call (248) 661-9610 Dec. 21 in Zones II and III. A into a group of birds they do and present day information is located at 1330 Greenshield or (313) 835-2110 for more infor special late antlerless only sea ftfc&ijrufted titmice were Parus not look like at all. may become obsolete, necessi Rd. (three miles north of the mation. son will run Dec. 20-Jan. 4 on J|>Jcolor and black-capped chick- Its hard to believe, but the tating new changes. Palace of Auburn Hills). Call private land only in Zone III. ^ ~ ees were Parus atricapillus. turkey vulture, which has been So, for now, I can't call tit (810) 814-9193 for more informa SQUIRREL Jhis relationship was based grouped with the birds of prey, mice and chickadees kissing tion. Fox and gray squirrel season *.J$ ;.behavior,;' anatomy, like hawks and eagles, is now cousins anymore, maybe I'll METROPARKS runs through Jan. 1 statewide. Htjumage, molt anVi other chnr-< PONTIAC LAKE placed in with the herons, bit call them hugging cousins, or Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in METROPARK REQUIREMENTS RABBIT fcfljteristics. terns and storkB. hand-shaking cousins. Waterford has rifle, pistol, shot Most Metropark programs are Rabbit season runs through gun, and archery ranges. Range free while some require a nomi March 31 statewide. ' v. -Jl- Mii *ift*il^4tflltai**i I***** mm* •tut MMWfc