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Your hometown newspaper serving Westland for 35 years' Thursday, February 10, 2000 hometownnewspapers.net 75C Volume 35 Number 72 Weatiand, Michigan OB000 HomeTown Communications Natwork1** 1 M Council meeting full of wrath Effective with today's issue, we've • The furor over the firing made improvements in the page one namepiate - called 'the flag"'py newspa of City Clerk Patricia Gib per ftM* - of your West land Observer. bons intensified Monday a£ A newspaper's flag carries Blot of hundreds of people information for'those who know how to descended on City Hall. read it. This note is to help you out. • We've designed a special type face for BY DARRELL ClEM STAFF WRJTKH 'the namepiate of the West land Observ dclem^oe.homecomm.net er. We hope it's both distinctive and easy to read.. Amid a public thrashing over Clerk • Below the namepiate, we list the com Patricia Gibbons' firing, Westland City munities served hy the paper. Council President Charles "Trav*' Grif • To the left of the namepiate, you'll find fin vowed Monday to release copies of "HomeTown-Communications Net the former city employee's job perfor work* under a graphic that looks like mance evaluations. the roof of a house. That indicates that Griffin said he will release the docu the Westland Observer is part of the ments after the Wayne County Prose HomeTowrV Communications Network of fine local newspapers throughout.' cutor's Office concludes a probe of Michigan. whether he and three council col leagues violated the state Open Meet • To the right of the namepiate is an award ribbon indicating that the West- ings Act for their handling of Gibbons' land Observer has won an aw'ard as the •dismissal. best community newspaper in Michi Griffin already divulged during u gan by the Michigan Press Associa blistering council session Monday that tion. he didn't believe Gibbons was earning, • In the color bar below the namepiate, her S69.7U9 salary, He criticized her yOu will see from the left; Volume 35 writing and verbal skills and said she and Number 72. indicating the •number should've been better organized. of years the paper has been published "She had too many performance defi and the number of editions published ciencies, in my opinion," Griffin said. so far during the year; 'hometown- new spacers, net" is the address.of our His statements came on the same site on the World Wide web: 75 cents night that nearly 30H people jammed 8TATF PHOTO BY TOM HAITLEY indicates the price of the paper at the City Hall - many of them to protest the newsstand. Closed doors: People who weren't lucky enough to get seats at Monday's packed council meeting way a four-member -council majority At the bottom of the front page we run found themselves on the other side of closed doors, unable to hear what was happening inside. They handled Gibbons' firing on Jan, 18. telephone numbers of our classified ''sharply criticized council President Charles "Trav" Griffin for ordering the doors closed. He cited More than 100 people packed council advertising department, newsroom and chambers, and Fire Marsha! Patrick circulation and home delivery staff. We concerns about fire safety codes and overcrowding* Some residents voiced their anger with shouts of Harder estimated that 150, to 200 oth want to make it easy for you to reach.us. "Recall!" Our aim is to make our newspapers the Please see COUNCIL A3 essential tool for our readers and their families to live the good life m their home towns. That's why we are making these improvements, with others soon to come. Tell me what you think. You can reach City clerk vote nixed for now meat (734) 953-2100 or at incinerator rax $rosJek#oe.homecomm net BY DARRELL CLEM Cox said the issue, which would require a city char Sincerely. STAFF WRITER ter amendment, deserves more study. dcle.ak9oe.homecoaiin.net going to voters " "Personally I'm not in disfavor of the idea," he said. Westland voters will not be allowed to decide a May But he has voiced opposition to moving swiftly to BY DARRELL CLEM change the charter, in the wake of a public uproar STAFF WRITER Susan Rosiek, 9 ballot proposal on whether the city clerk's job [email protected] Publisher should, become an elected position. over the Jan 18 firing of Gibbons In a 4*3 yote, th« unie majority that fired Clerk Cicirehj CBIM May tt an i»p—ting date to decide Westland voters will decide during a special May 9 Patricia Gibbons on Jan. 18 decided Monday that the whether Westland should have an elected clerk- election whether to renew a 1-mill incinerator tax for ballot measure would be premature. while the post is filled on an interim basis by former 10 years, rather than 15, IN THE PAPER Council President Charles "Trav" Griffin and col Clerk Diane FriU. City council member Sandra Cicirelli propose*! the leagues David Cox, David James and Sharon Scott "I think this is a very rare opportunity that has scaled-back proposal; to make it more paLuablt- to chose to appoint a committee to study the issue. presented itself time-wise,"Cicirelli said. critics, but colleague Glenn Anderson and some resi Council members Glenn Anderson. Sandra Cieirelli She also noted that cities such as Livonia.and dents >still oppose the measure and Richard LeBtaru* supported letting voters decide Dearborn have elected clerks, "and they seem to do The ballot plan would pay for West land's d'"bt -in[' TODAY the clerk issue May 9, when a special election is just fine." . ' . trash disposal at ;i Dearborn Heights incinerator already scheduled for a 1-mill incinerator tax. Anderson said allowing voters to decide whether operated by the Central Wayne County Sanitutiun The clerk is now an "at-will" employee appointed by they want to elect a city clerk could help to restore Authority, ENTERTAINMENT council. public faith in a council under fire. The owner of an average $!?O,O0O house would Former council member Thomas Brown strongly Griffin, Cox, James and.Scott fueled a storm of continue to pay $60 a year. Musical family event: Bob- urged a ballot proposal to let voters decide whether protest by firing Gibbons on Jan.'18 - four days after The seven-member council reached a consensus on they want their clerk to be elected, starting with the Griffin placed her on leave and took her office-keys. C'icirelli's 10-year plan during a Monday evening Harris of Livonia, a long next round of city elections in 2001. ."•VYV need to do the right thing tonight," Anderson study session time Rolling Stones fan, Brown said the clerk Should be accountable to live said Monday, "Let's put some faith back in city gov- But Anderson changed his mind when the issue voters" and not a council majority. r- - tells his story during a Pleas* see CLERK, A3 "^ * Please see INCINERATOR, Ail "Rockin*Family Valen tines" extravaganza. /El
REAL ESTATE Quo vadls? Leaders of large real estate groups a discuss their plans./Fl BY JULE BROWN enjoying crafts. "I think it's pretty fun," STAFF WRITER said Elizabeth Cuek, 8, a second-grad INDEX jbrW«»Goe..hon!ecomm.net er at All Saints Elementary in Canton, Winterfeat wasn't just kid stuff, but She liked "the moon walks and making all the arts and crafts." Apartments/FB Entertainment/El the kids were having a good time Sun day. Robert Kosowski. director'of West- At.Home/D Jobs/FIi Children at the Bailey Center in land Parks and Recreation, was Automotive/09 Obituaries/A6 Westland had different ideas of what pleased with turnout at the city-spon Qpiruoris/A12-i3 Classified/P,* they liked best. "I like to play games," sored event, early Sunday. The fire Classified lodex/FS Real Estate/Fl said Sarah Toamiina, 5, a Patchin Ele fighters' pancake breakfast was fol Community Ufe/Bi Service Guide/09 mentary kindergartner. Her brother. lowed by a day full of entertainment Crossword/ ft Sports/Cl Zach, 10, a Patchin fifth-grader, liked and family togetherness. "the crafta." .. ' * " Nelson Pearson's Wildlife Safaris The two were'watching dad Lou brought in wild animals. There was iUai initio tH * ufkl'l&iiTii B I IZZa SOrVG Up- !T>"wif'«! entertainment nnd several slices of pizza. Proceeds were going to inflatablea set up in the gym, &TAFT PWtii «y MArntow IAPUM^H TLC Greyhound Adoption, with Kathy "The-kids are all anxious to get on Merrily: Che I sen Kangas, Judy Chiesa and Kelly Chiesa prepare Darfler of that group helping to serve the ridetr," Kosowski said Sunday of the to embark on a sleigh ride around the track at the annual Win* up pixW. inflatable*. He was pleased with the terfeM held Sunday at the Bailey Recreation Center, More than Down the hall, other children were ^WNTIRrtiOe &Q0 people attended this year's event. TTeaa e ww» Amplification system to help young students hear Thinking about a new car or a good vicond car? «v .liH4R Rnoim tant superintendent, for instruction. There i« also a student microphone, • Recognized John Glenn High, OTAFT Vltnwi Some children lack sufficient ear devel Superintendent Greg Barney noted School s t hriKtopher Mcr ariand n> ;i You'll find a huge selection jw M • IHPD «,lNHHe*oin Tto.net opment to hear well, he said, and oth that grant money, rather than general Metro Detroit Ford Dealers High Hearing the teacher will «oon become ers have health conditions which fund dollars, will pay for \hv equip School Athlete of the Week iW.'JK AM of auto ad* in today's MtFiu iRnd. who UIIIM'X r't A o gciiuC easier for some Wayne-Westland stu impact hearing, ment, "VVe pursue every possible gram point iiverage, was lauded by ho;mi Homrfbira ClaMfffaU dent*. The. systems have a significant we can' Vice President Mathew McCuskei and The Board of Education approved impact on helping student achieve School board metnU'rs also discussed others. , buying 225 classroorn amplification ment. Barresi said possible •Mflle of land at Stevenson Mid "He is an outstiiniiing iithlel-e " said systems for $287,818.75 at fl Monday John Mills, executive director for dle School. Trustee Teresa Robhin*. Met"tusker, timimnin'r for the Glenn. meeting. System* will be used in special education, said installation is who thanked colleagues for discussing Hoc Rets football team McFarlands preschool through third-grade clashes planned for March Thu'prW'i' uidudrs the sale in an open forum, urged that. 1 |il.upie will be.displaced at North Bros.. and special education room*. staff training on the Audio Enhance- any resulting money be used as seed Fun! in Westland *I.t certainly can impact the quality of ment syslem Teachers Will wear one of money for development of'Sassafr us inatruction^ said Sam Barresi. assis several microphone stylet*, making it Trails, a nature area m West Intnl. 6 «3174 10011 6 e&aier..for, young children to hear, Jo other attion, the'board -ri? RM> nee ituolWTi, Aft
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cmroPwi«TiAND NOTICE TO THE ELDEHLY AND HANDICAPPED VOTKltSOFTKECrrYOPWKSTXAND AbMBi votor b«l]oU far the PrntdMitia] Primary KWtiob *re *vatli»bie thrmicb tb* WMIUB4 City Cl«rk* Offici, City H«||, M«0t P»rd Road WMdud, Mkhifaiv, far UWM* ptnoM that *n pKy»i«Ilv un*Mti to attend ta* poJk «r *r* SO y*mn of »f» or old«r A* afipliution fttr hkllot mu#i t» ; ; • i • •', y •'• i • ' •" ,'' 'i . -L7 iC'-v'' • ,•' " :' • ...'•: .«,.;_•:!_.'/.,,J .^ft^ Jjh,',^.,^^.,4.1: ..j.tcN.'L «r<4**T.'ij».r, *f\*4i> The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 (W)Ai Council from pageAl ers atood outside the second- story meeting room. Griffin quashed hallway shouts of "Recall!" by ordering council chamber doors shut for nearly two hours of the 5Vhour sessjion, angering citizens, He cited .safety concerns about over crowding. "I think these doors should be open," Councilman Glenn Ander son said, calling Griffin's actions "wrong" and a possible violation of citizens'rights. Seeking space Resident Judith Siren, Gib bons' sister, addressed the issue after she managed to get inside the room once the crowd turned over. "1 resent the fact that I was Speaking: Normie Brazier is running out of time to express her opinion at the meeting as Fire Marshal locked out of this meeting," she 9TAFT PHOTOS *T TOM HAWLTT told the council Patrick Harder prepares to escort her from the podium. Griffin tried to control out Voices: Protesters, including union members, march outside West land City Hall. bursts inside the niomby pound he already knew he had the against firing Gibbons, a 23-year, Motor Co.'s plant in Plymouth face to us for them to just walk ing his gavel. But he was repeat votes.to oust her. "I'd like to see city employee who had been Township. in and take that lady's job that edly ignored by residents who your crystal ball," he told Griffin, clerk for 17 months, way," said Bill Johnson, UA\V remain upset that he went to • James conceded that former . Council members who fired Protesters carried scores of Local 900 plant chairman of the Gibbons' office on Jan, 14. took Clerk Diane Fritz, hired to Gibbons could face $1,000 fines signs as they chanted recall slo Wayne Assembly Plant her keys and placed her on leave replace Gibbons on an interim each if it's proven they broke the gans, until he and colleagues David basis, worked on his 1999 coun law, It isn't known how long the "I feel like it's a slap m the Recall support Cox, Sharon Scott and David cil campaign. HShe helped me on probe will take. Some protesters said they will. James officially fired her four my campaign, as did several Early in the controversy, Cox work to recall the council four days later, other people. She was not my admitted that it became clear u-r.h.\>s Gibber;: instated Monday's meeting turned campaign manager." before Gibbons was ousted that clerk bizarre at times as discussion of • Several residents raised she didn't have the four votes A recall petition already has Gibbons' firing disintegrated into questions about the Griffins and We disagree: Judy McKin- she needed to keep her job. been filed against Scott The Wayne County Elections Com personal insults: . the Frjtzes vacationing together ney (center) disapproves of But, he said Monday, "I have • Council watcher Dorothy after Fritz received her clerk never violated the letter, spirit mission is expected to rule Feb Smith lashed out at James and appointment. Griffin called his a statement made by or intent of the Open Meetings 16 on proposed ballot language said his actions prove he isn't personal life "nobody's business^" David Cox at the meeting. Act.' for a recall election. God-fearing. "I am a believer." • Fire Chief Mark Neal read a Georgia Becker (left) and Said Griffin: "1 intend to vigor Griffin. Cox and James started he responded later. laundry list of other city employ Debra Hessler-Davis also ously.defend my actions because new terms Jan.. 1 and can't be • Scott became involved in a ees WllO, like vijubOlin, diuTi t gCv trjej-p y,.-«i£ rio violation." recalled for six months. objected to many com A handful of counter- public rehashing of a family con reappointed in past years. He ments made by council In another development Mon flict and declared that she was and former Assistant Fire Chief day, ah estimated 125 to 150 protesters led by Fire Chief Nea! adopted. This happened after George Riley, in separate state members. protesters, including union mem also marched outside City Hall her late uncle Ed Gunther's wife. ments, defended the council's bers from.'at least four United Neal defended Griffin. Cox. Barbara, addressed the council authority to choose a new clerk, Prosecutor's probe Auto Workers locals, marched Scott arid James, for taking "a outside City Hall prior to the legitimate; le^'ai action in reiea?- and accused Scott of withholding • James, accused of opposing Meanwhile. Wayne County family photos she had allegedly council meeting .to show their my an at-will employee " Gib- Gibbons under advice from Grif prosecutors early this week met promised fin', said, "I voted my conscience anger toward Griffin. Cox. Scott hiin» left a anion job to become separately with council members k • Resident Linda fiartlett on this city clerk issue, and 1 and James. derk in AoH'i^t \99 . Glenn Anderson and Richard questioned why Cox recently beiieve what i did was right." lie K*-i-;tM iairier Ma r;an' (1 reen - fit-Id sooi »Ne hopes Monday's allowed a pet pig to roam around expressed hope that the commu LeBlanc to discuss a complaint offended by the-way they come protest wvll send u message his new residence and yard, in nity will soon heal. they filed charging that Griffin. • smiling to us for support'when View: Former \ta\ur Tom violation of a city ordinance. Cox • Resident Brenda Gracin said Cox, Scott and - James agreed pri they want to be elected - and "We want then; to know that, Brown expresses his opin the pro|iie real!> mean what said he has gotten rid of the pig. Griffin acts like a king, with vately to fire Gibbons. now all of a sudden we're treated ion to the council. ihey sav that we're going to • John Spence questioned why Cox, James and.Scott being his LeBlanc. Anderson and council like goons." said I'AW Local 845 recall them." *he said Griffin took Gibbons' keys unless jesters, "only no one is laughing-" member Sandra Cicirelli voted member Jack Vernier of Ford Clerk from page A1 ernment. Allow the citizens to uled. studied before a change is pro- elect the city clerk." "It's not going to cost us one posed. a gift froifl Jacobson's Anderson said the election nickel to put it on the ballot." he "When I took the oath of office ,:•/'•>'!. wouldn't cost taxpayers any said. Un January), it was to uphold means more extra money because a May 9 But the four-member majority the charter - not amend it," election already haf been sched- said the iS'S'.ie whonM he Hoseiv James said. Creed Incinerator from page A1 Spring Flower' came up for a vote! find ways to spend the money could tjme the'ballot measure Creed's latest.ready-to-wear scent-Is as ' "1 still have a great deal of The mayor said the city woll with another election later this reluctance to support the 10 face some, real troubles if the tax year. flirtatious as its pink fiacon and is CQi&Gd years," he said. fails - or if it is allowed to expire Resident Paul Valovick urged to v.!!-' o:£.>'T''Mng followers everywhere, too soon. council members who scaled the Anderson and other critics 2.5 az $120 have said the city is only obligat Thomas said the city could be proposal back to 10 years to go ed to six years of incinerator forced to lay off eight to 14 police into a "deeper session1* and come •in Women's Fragrance debt, but city officials have officers and firefighters or drain out with a six-year plan. stressed that other waste-dispos the city's budget surplus. Like Kehrer. he.opposed a spe . Tabarome al projects will require more "I don't think that's a good cial election. money, option," he said. . Critics have accused city offi Europe's nc-.v power ' "We can't get nut of it." Mayor LeBlanc suggested that taxes cials of scheduling a special elec SCferMhar: Robert Thomas said. "We still collected for specific projects in a tion amid hopes that a low voter the Ali3r',!.'C special Tax Increment Finance turnout will mean that pro-tax have a lot of debt." Tat;ar'c^":e (W)A» A*W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 The Observer & Eccentric/ THUKSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 owner going in s Helping hand Honor from page A2 * • < tfcRMAN UAKi£L{,E GIBSON JOSHUA NEVILLE, NATHAN .NOKYACK BY SUE MASON help of a friend, transformed Tammy Buucha saw the sign in (;1KRAI)A. BRYN OLCJTFELTY KKISTI- CHARLES NORWCWD, STEVE>" what had been the former It's a the window and told the Garden NA WJL1>R1N<;, KYLE GOLL, JENNlKtR NOVACK, NU.OLK NOWAK, KAYLA axArrwwn» tKiRNKY JEWK.'A (iRABOWSKl \JkVRA O MARA JAL'NIN'E. OOHOA: JUSTIN, 8mMon&oe.homeconunaiet Good Look Salon into a shop City resident about it. <;KABC)WSKI KHISTEN OKACIN; WM.IT- OROLHK.E. MICHAEL 03TROW&KJ. After 30 years in the business, with a 1930-40s Hollywood style "My girlfriend had worked Tax help available for seniors at center N.KY UKAHAM, JAMEM ORAWSMVfcft. MEGAN PALKA, MELISSA PALKA- Jan Papier decided it was time interior. here when it was the other JAMIE Gt'lDOT. ANDREW • HAAKKR, SHAWN PALMKR, JAN'ELLE PANG1H- SAN, JED PANG1LINAN. 3TACEY PAR to go it on her own. "I had a lot of disappointment, shop," said Boucha, who's been ROBERT HAARER. DANIELLE HAASE, Private tax consulting is being If your taxable income for the you must indicate if you have 7632. MK'HELE HAILING. ROfifN HALL, JEN ENT. JENNIFER PARK., CASSANDRA but I had a lot more good stuff in the business for more than 10 With the h*Ip of four stylists offered by the Senior Resources service is $9,000 for a single per income derived from a business, You should bring all 1998 tax NifER HALTER ASHLEY HAMBLIN, PARKER, SONAL PATEL ERIC PEN happen while trying to get it years; Man is super and it's easy ROSE LAUREN PEK«Y. AAJUJN PETER and a nail technician, the West- Department in Westland. Ser-. son, a fee of $20 will be assessed. rentals, sale of a home or stock returns; W-2 and W-2F state AMY 'HANDSHAW, TONYA HANSON, land resident recently opened open," said Papier, adding that to talk to the other stylists" MATTHEW HAPUNOWKZ JACK HAR SON. CHRISTINA PETERSON, KKISTYN vice is by appointment only, and For a couple with taxable income sales, as forma for these transac ments for; 1999; Social Security PETERSON. ftRlAN PIACENTINI she wasn't frightened at the Like Boucha's friend. Chris RJK CHAD HARRISON MARK HAJRRI Hollywood Glamour Salon on a fee may be charged over $12,000, a $20 fee will be tions take a considerable amount SS1099 and all other 1099 AMBER PTU»T JESSICA PINULE. AURO prospect of going into business tian Drazen of Livonia worked WON, MATTHEW 'HASKELL.. ANGELA Ford Road in Garden City, The service will be offered 10 assessed, oftime. forms; real estate tax bill/rent HASTlNCiH ASH LEIGH HAYTER, RA PLASAK1 GRANT PORTER, KORI for herself. "Since it's opened, there when it was It's a Good PORTER, TRAVIS PORTER JESSICA "1 wanted something cozy. am. to 3 p.m. beginning Tues A $25 fee will be accepted at receipts; hospitalization premi GRETL'FfEN HK1MOKE, JONATHAN I've loved doing it." Look. When the shop closed, she HUNHY, LLSHA HENRY. ANDREW HER PRECOP SHARIEL PRICE. ERNEST where people would want to day, FeJ), 15, and continuing the discretion of the tax consul The consultant will charge um'receipts* and prescription piiINZ KKISTIN QUEEN. KARA QUIN moved on to two other salons, MAT/,, JASON HESt'H, MICHAEL HICK.S. tome and* stay for awhile," said In the four months leading up Tuesdays, Feb 29 and March 7, tant, depending on the time accordingly (approximately 50 bills; Inderal and stat*< tax forms TAL ANNA QLTOC M1NDY RADKR to the grand opening, Papler's but came b-ack to work with TARA HtLYARD. MARY HOCHSTEIN. Papier "What 1 want to do is 14, 21, 28 and April 4, and needed to prepare your tax percent of the going rate). sent to you. PAJGt HOLET, ("IEARA' HOLMAN Ki:\TN RAMAS. ANDREA REAMES, JE-S- son, Kevin Frost of Frost Con Papier: SICA REDDEN L1NDSEY REED. make a shop that runs good, Thursdays, Feb. 17, 24, and forms. For information, call the Checks should be payable to RHONDA HOL'K. BRITTAN'Y HOWARD struction, handled the construc "It's a good location," she said. ZACHAHY HOWELL • STEPHANIE REES DANIELLE REEVEb. where people are taken care of March 2. Treasurer, Citv of Westland. 'MKiiAN REMINGTON MICHAEL REM- When making'an •appointment, Friendship Center at (734 > 722- 'ALEXANDER Hl'DSON , .IJTNA IAN when they come in and are so tion side, while John Shelton of "Jan's done a lot of changes and (NGTON NICHOLAS RE'MI Nl'iTuN , 1TELI.I. KELLY LVNNETTA. ALEXANDER Livonia did the painting. it really looks good." KATHERINE RESKE JAMES RESTUNf: happy they can't wait to come JAf.HYM. AMANDA JACKtW,'MICHAEL , MEGAN RICHARDSON ANGELA RIM^ back." While there's still a few finish "I worried about finding good JACORS SH^RYI. JACOBS CAROLYN MEL,. ASHLEY HO HI N SON. NATALIE ing touches left to add, Papier help, but 1 got what I wanted," •JAM'EKl. LISA JAMES. CHEL.VEA To accomplish that, Papier has RODRIGUEZ: SARA ROEBUCK. JOSHUA JANKS. K1MKERI.Y JOHNSON, ELIZA an'antique Victorian settee in says business has been steady said Papier. "They come in to ROGERS, CHARLES ROSE AMAN Career center to hold open house Feb. 16UKT H JCiKDAN, JASON KANTNER since the shop-opened on Jan. 4. work and they don't want to go DAMAKIE ROUSSEAU, CYNTHIA ROZA the lobby area and a juice-bever- - KYt.f: KAJ'LA.N JOSHl'A KELLY LIND HOLLY. KUARK KIMBEK.LY HL'TKOWSi: age bar in the back of the shop "We had a lot of people were home." SAY KKLI.S. AMBER KEMPPAINEN KLJE.SN1CASAHAN ASHLEY SAVDF-KS. that offers customers places to waiting for it to open," she said. Papier has had a few problems The William . D. Ford ing, desktop publishing, health TEAM (Technical Education TEAM is available through the ASHLEV KENDKICK. KAR1N Career/Technical Center will occupations, heating/air condi- Academic Manufacturing) will Career/Technical Center. ERIC SCHAMBLRS JAS i V ^ Vik SYITEM KUR1 • ,.- •f^ Vtf; S^M^A* *%"*?;v\. i •C\ ^.. xtra 50 ^iiip ,\ - »^fi Av\r --.:,^- ,-:.^:: L i f«A^j>«A t<»I^U» I- fi I I.V{J Wr^ftTl-Lf'VV Holds Any Fur -..'•>. ' I l'i:"*/ ">'v(: elected red-lined fall and holiday items .''. ' '"'" .if", d "' ^^mmmmmm^tmmm mmmmmmmmmmm mmm MHM|| •• A4MW) The Obgerver & Eccentric} THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 OBITUARIES •ANY f, r AWtomcz been a lifelong resident. She was Surviving are his wife, Rose; Services for Gary Pawlowicz, 63, a member of the Plymouth Busi sons, Matthew (Doreen) of Weat- of Westland were held Feb. 9 in ness and Professional Women's land and Gregory (LeeAnn) of St. Theodore Church, Club. Mrs. Blackford liked to Canton; daughter, Colleen (Ken Mr. Pawlowicz, born Nov. 28, play golf and bowl. neth) Dethloff of Plymouth; and 1936; in Detroit died Feb. 6 at Surviving are her sons, Donald aeven grandchildren. his residence in Westland. He (Kathleen) of Gaylord, Dennis Memorials may be made to was a supervisor for a utility (Olga) of South Lyon, RandeU Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1740 company. (Margaret) of Chelsea and Eric Mt. Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI Surviving are his wife. Jus- • of Westland; brother, Vern Peck 48207 or in the form of Maas tine; son, Brian (Karen); daugh of Canton; sister/Louise (Keith) offerings. Baughman of Interlochen; seven ters, Claudia (Doug) Pahl and Arrangements were handled Janine; and five grandchildren. grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren! by Vermeulen Funeral Home in Plymouth Township. MIUMCD ft. BUCKFORD Memorials may be made to Services for Mildred "Millie" American Diabetes Association. Blackford, 77, of South Lyon FRANK A. «OWL£$ were held Feb. 5 in Schrader- ROBorr A. noons Frank Bowles, 80, of Clinton Howell Funeral Home with buri Services for Robert Rogera, 66, of died Feb, 2 in Chelsea. He was al at Riverside Cemetery in Ply Plymouth were held Feb. 4 in born May 9, 1919, in Subula, Mo. mouth. Officiating was the Rev. Our Lady of Good Counsel Mr. Bowlea had lived in Clin- Drex Morton. Catholic Church. Officiating was ton for the past eight years, com Mrs. Blackford, born June 16, the Rev. J.J. Mech. ing from the Wayne-Westland 1922, in Goodrich, Mich., died Mr. Rogers, born March 17, area. Feb. 3 in Southfield. She was an 1933, in Dearborn, died Jan. 31 Mr. Bowles served in the Unit STATf PHOTOS BY MATTaTW TATUNtiER executive secretary at Vicq Prod in Superior Township. He was a ed States Army during World Sly and the family: Sly, a recently adopted 3-year-old black and white greyhound, ucts for 20 years, retiring in warranty claims adjuster for War II, European campaign, 1985. She came to the South Ford Motor Co. He worked for shows some excitement as children approach. Sly was adopted through the TLC 1 with the 321st Bomb Group, Greyhound Adoption program, which was on hand at Winterfest. Lyon community I > years ago Ford for 30 years, retiring in receiving many medals. He had from Plymouth where she had 1987. been employed as a carpenter before his retirement. CITY OF WESTLAND Surviving are his wife of 54 Winterfest from page Al NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST years (October 1945), Bernice; The City of Westland will hold its Public Accuracy Test on the United son, Jon (Pat) Bowles of Clinton; great weathei ,. with outdoor 1 L:_.„..„ ... „ J u: _ " o_:,» Patriot voting equipment for the February 22, 2000 Presidential Primary daughter, Carol Niedzielski and cUlU Dl^gfl (imi ui^^er, Liiisv Election on Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Westland City Mike Morgan of Canton; two sis sleigh rides part of the fun. "You .said. Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan. can't beat it," he said. "Recre ters; eight grandchildren; and Fun was the order of thv day, The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and ation. That's what we're here for. but getting the word out.on the the computer being used to tabulate the ballot results counts the votes in four great-grandchildren. especially when it's free of the manner prescribed by law. U.S. Census for 2000 was includ Mr. Bowles was preceded in charge," ed as well. Staffing a table Stnv DIANEJ.FKITZ death by three brothers and five Most of the merriment took day morning were Scott Veld- Interim City Clerk sisters. place Sunday, but the Westland huis, Westland economic devel Publnh February 10, 2000 , _ 1U Memorials may be made to the Chamber of Commerce offered opment director, and Jackie Clinton Masonic Scholarship Winterfest Bowling Saturday. "It Gies, recruiting assistant for the Fund or the Clinton Community VVflS lUMutOuSi SRtCl L+0T* J5* ^Si., inoiui [ i T rtn o »i u Dearborn CITY OF WESTLAND Schools. chamber executive director. office, which serves Westland. "To promote the census," Gies NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Arrangements were handled "Biggest year ever." The bowling, at Westland said of her presence at the Bai On Tuesday, February 15, 2000 the Westland Police Dept. will conduct by Couture-Handler Funeral Bowl, had partial proceeds going ley Center. ^0 make sure every Public Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will Home in Clinton. begin promptly at 10:00 A.M. at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry to Westland Youth Assistance. body fills out their form "Forms Hill, Westland. Ml, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be "Things just keep getting bigger are due back April 1. she said, offered for §ale to the highest bidder; and are important. YEAR MAKE flODV STYLE COLQB YJJL "It's where you get the money 1989 CHRYSLER NEWYKR/4DR. SILVER 1C3BC663XKD567241 CITY OF GARDEN CITY for your city." Gies said. The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland Car Care, nuilVfcur ruDLiL'rtWviuiV'i IJ&I&X o.. ti :- 4_~- U~J~; 6375 Hix Road, Westland, Ml, County of Wayne, where the following A public t jeeuracv test will be conducted at the time and location listed, for sleigh rides was Jo Johnson, who vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and said of Winterfest, "It's great." 1992 FORD CRWN VIC/2 DR, WHITE 2FACP73W3NX209264 programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the Presidential Johnson likes the post-holiday 1989 FORD ECONOL/VAN BLUE 1FTEE14YXKHA99248 Preference Primary to be; held on Tuesday. February 22. 2000 in Garden event which brings people Creation: Deanna Hudson City, Wayne County, Michigan. 1989 CHEVY CAVALIER/2 DR RED 1G1JC111IKJH4374 together. glues down the finishing 1FAPP36X8KK242337 1989 FORD TEMPO/4 DR, RED Location: Civic Center (Citv Hall; "It's a good chance to come out 1967 CHEVY VAN BLUE PS327F125199 6000 Middlebelt touches on a reindeer she 1987 FORD ESCORT/WAGON BLUE 1FAPP2690H165568 fiarden City, Michigan 481 :J5 and have activities," said John created in the arts and son, chairwoman of the West- All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at Date. February 15, 2000 crafts room. the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this Tuesday land Historical Commission, one list at any time prior to the start of the auction, Time. 10:00 a.m. of many groups helping with Winterfest. "It's good for our working on next year'w event, st-'t Publnh February 10, '.WOO Contact: Allvson M. Bettis City Clerk community." for the first Sunday in February, 734-525-8810 Monday, Kosowski of Parks Kosowski thanked residents Publuh: Feb ni»r» 10 and Kl *00O and Recreation said attendance who attended, along with the I.«MM1 was more than 800 and that the many volunteer groups, the 18th CITY OF GABDEN CITY committee and his department District Court and police and fire NOTICE OF ELECTION were enthused. They're already departments. "We enjoyed host 1 To the Qualified Electora of the City of Garden City, Wayne County, ing it," he said. Michigan: Notice u» hereby given that a Presidential Preference Primary Election will Garten atys Best Kept secret.. be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, from 7 00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Try One of Our regular polling places of Garden City. All polling places are handicapper accessible. If you anticipate difficulties at your normal polling place please ,'flPi'-: Students phone the City Clerk's office to arrange an alternate location. Absentee Ballots for this Election are available at City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt, through from page Al • 4:00 P.M., Monday, February 21, 2000, to anyone who meets one of the following requirements: Electors age 60 or older; Electors who expect to be FAMILY RESTAURANT Served with toast & jelly • Recognized sixth-grade absent from Garden City the entire time the polls are open on Election Day; ...anytime! teacher consultant Rosalyn Pol Electors who are physically unable to attend the polls without the lard of Stevenson Middle School assistance of another; Electors who cannot -attend the palls due to tenets of FARMER'S SKILLET their religion; or Electors who are confined to jail awaiting arraignment or for reaching National- Board for Ham Onion. Green Pepper & Hasnarowns, Professional Teaching Standards trial! Furthermore,.any voter who requires aasistanee to vote by reason of topped with Cheese & 2 Eggs blindnea*, disability, or inability to read or write may be given assistance by certification., Pollard thanked a person of the voters choice, other than the voter's employer or agent of DINNER SPECIAL a- "'* (<•» '8>>i%' COUNTRY SKILLET her family, colleagues and stu' that employer or officer or agent of the .voter's union.: Bacon, sausage, Hashbrowns & Cheese denta. They make me do what I In addition to our regular hours, the City Clerks Office will be open on topped with Sausage Gravy & 2 Eggs do," Pollard said of her students. Saturday,- February 19. 2000 from S:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the sole purpose She was congratulated by board of absentee voting. CREEK SKILLET members and Baracy. ALLYSON M. BETTlS Gyros Meat, Onion. Tomato, Green Pepper "We are very proud of this City Clerk Hashbrowns, topped with Feta cneese & 2 Eggs great honor you have achieved," City of Garden City, Michigan the superintendent said. PttUnh; McWy 10 tad 17,30» CORNED BEEF SKILLET Fresh Corned Beef, 0monv Green Pepper, • Approved bids for remodel DINNER SPECIAL Hashbrowns & Cheese, topped with 2 eggs ing bond work at Marshall Mid- die School, noting it is within CITY OF WESTLAND [i 14oz. T-Bone Steak i "Soooo Good! '••' budget. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION • Recognized Feb. 11 as mriKmjp bar (2 souo choices A ^^ t%E I &m School District Cafeteria TO THE aUALlFtBD ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKD, County Employees Recognition Day in of Wayne; Notice i* hereby given that a Frafidehtia) Primary Election will 8REAKFASTSPECIAL Wayne-Westland and March 10 be held in the City of Wsatland on Tuesday, February 43, 2000 from 7:00 1 ajm. uatil 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting for candidates seeking as School District Transporta Vie ! Oinelr 0_wmm-M. ij 'ttdudemieggs, tion Employees Recognition Day nomination to theoffice of President of the United SUte*- I ftMll Y Rt ', r/Hlll.'.Nl your choice of sausage, U*t of polling place location* iMmttim bacon or ham, hash in the district. pjcxa. tidJflATJQrfla W'-m Drowns, toast and Jelly. I -19 Madtem School, 1075 S. Carbon Mon.-Frl. 7a.m.-iia.m. Kettering School 1200 Hubbard LUNCH or DINNER SPECIAL Stattlatayir SdwsJ, 34801 Marquette Buy 1st Meal Get the 2nd i onty... !•!! •Jttfam Sdwol. S4S0BHunt* V AAw»sJrtt^i(S»475P«ln«r mea of equal or ^ "* *m P*d*» SAwJ.SttONewburgh « '• course topic * JafbiinaBdwel^MlSp Dot^ey m 10 ttot^Sd*M,S396QQrmaATnr9n9 ^•^••^f:^ The Dearborn Power Squadron 11 S3 gttt0*8*M*SOQB«Mte«an Iff,." 2^:^1 will present an eight-week safe 12 226-36 6 Coop-r Scboet, 31060 Aa» AfcTrafl mmmmtmm •' B*WMW is^r^ boating course al 7 p.m Tues *_^^^l^^ 'ftsAkakalttt VJflftl 'IfSt^haarilfek^famA days, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1» MmhrfJr.Ka*s»t«0B«)*fe* 1* qgjl ; .->^ wp» WW* MswWll *fc ' ^¢..^::-1^ J 15, at John Glenn High School, f '^mi •';';',• I'^&i^Sij 361 Go Marquette weei of Wayrw » Hettfay Park Ch* Jfaw*»«J» Ptoaatain BKd DINNER SPECIAL aig^iT.'v.^t'Tffi.-i..^ 1« 37 Graham Scfcwal, lloo & Jate Hte Road in Westland, and begin miumt%*ii£OK ****** ChooMiof8ComDtet«Dlmiirs LUNCH SPECIAL ning Wednesday, Feb. 16, at M u.L. ttnuth Hiffh School, mfti » 1 wapBaaa RaMoiwfl una* mpSfaww *aa own 'mmmm'f^HW'myiom * (Mr i^'**"* OMOM • Ottf f Wdb Yale in Dearborn. Instruction *l Lotharaa H* S*»»Mfe«aaiid, »9*00 Cowan Any Sandwich on Our Menu 22 mcWBiowoirQww** will cover outboard, inboard and 33 Wmn^ltt-in fliif L JT Spat fHiyriinah' •'' WKsj WTT* w '^^? w ^Wf^^ 24 •'•^•a^iiaws^aaa^• •p^^mM^vy ^*^Sjajs/:.+i^flS>a^a>asiBswfHj includesour S^vSO sailing boating, rt28 Pwrittfvilla Biiswot 3*144 AaaArbw Trail soup bar The couri«» ia open to all west » mam U9M rife mmmmmmmmmm mmm ^•^^^•WF » W ^^mmtwww-.W mm' The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 *A7 wmmmm Metro Airport set a new record for passengers in 1999 BYRICHABDPEARI Concourse A - for the growth. tions being made then either." nal, a hew south access road, a "the rough equivalent of the pop up 15.3 percent from 2,940,762; STAFF WRITER rpettrtOoe.bomecomin .net However, he said, while more December's overall passenger sixth jet runway and many other ulations of Garden City, Grosue • Total pa«»eoger« (revenue: domestic service "is important total increased 3 percent over smaller projects currently under Pointe, Highland Park, Romulus and non-revenue) handled in Metro Airport, led by another for our local business and plea December '98, when 31,5 million way will assure that Wayne and Riverview combined " Dec 99: 2,764.561, up 2.9 per increase in international traffic, sure travelers, thp international customers passed through County and the airlines keep cent from 2.637,315 in Decem apparently has again broken its growth is the most encouraging. Metro's gates pace with passenger demand, Here are the December 1999 ber 98; all-time passenger record. "Increases posted by British Metro landings and takeoff now and in the future," he said. and year-end statistics: • Operations Jan -Dec. '99: According to preliminary Airways, Lufthansa and North operations increased 3.8 percent Metro officials noted that the 559,547 takeoff ft/landings, up statistics released Thursday, west Airlines to Europe and the over 1998 for a to^al of 559,547, 34 million passengers is more • Total passengers Jan 1- 3,8 percent from 539,053 in more than 34 million passengers Far East have a far greater an average of 1,533 per day. than 3 1/2 times Michigan's pop Dec. 31, 1999: 34,038,381, up 7.9 1998; arrived or departed the airport impact on the local economy/ Officials anticipate that, when ulation. percent from 31,544,426 in 1998; • Operations for Dec '99; in 1999 - an increase of 7,9 per McNamara said. all Fihal 1999 numbers from air They also noted that Metro's • Total international passen 46,436, down 0 2 percent from cent over the previous year. Each time an international ports worldwide are tallied, daily passenger count alone is gers for same periods: 3,391,375, 46,518 in December "98 International traffic led the 747-400 passenger jet lands, it Metro will move up in the rank way with an increase of 15.3 per generates $1 million in economic ings. cent over 1998, solidly rebound benefit to the community, They note that a report pub ing from that year's atypical 7.8 according to a 1991 study by lished in December by the Gene percent decline, airport officials U.S. Airports for Better Interna va, Switzerland-based Airports said. tional Service cited by Barbara Council International showed oue is in inQMir... Additionally, December's Hogan, Metro's deputy director Detroit Metro had risen from record 2.76 million passengers for external relations. 10th to eighth among North mm+*m*i*-~-* meant Detroit Metropolitan "That's from travelers staying American airports based on pas Wayne County Airport has in the area at hotel*), renting senger counts through August i™^*«,.'; topped its all-tjme passenger cars, going to restaurants," 1999. records in 72 of the past 77 Hogan explained. Other airlines posting months. It also has set annual Officials said 1999 saw'almost increased passenger traffic for marks the last eight consecutive 3,4 million international passen.1 1999 at Metro include Continen **!.,• years. gens, compared to 2.9 million in tal and Continental Express, The records also mean Metro '98, That year'Sjdecline. which Northwest Airlink, Spirit, Amer is likely to move up a couple of Northwest Airlifles spokesman ica West, Comair and Sun Coun fTH. '**%..-"••. r*. notches on the list of North John Austin generally attribut try. '•*'•'• .:1 * ..'^i •'•* -«••• J America's 10 busiest airports. ed to the pilot strike Aug. 29- "These numbers dramatically Wayne County Executive3 Sept, 15, was the first since illustrate our need to aggres Edward McNamara credited the 1991, sively continue the airport's strong economy and improve "For 15 days, nothing was expansion projects," said Metro ments in capacity at the airport uiov nig," Austin said. "And Director Diivid Kutz. 14k gold floating hearts* with diamond pr> invite chain, - including six new gates on tht>r« wore not a 'lot of reserva "A new 74-gate midfield termi special price $75 through Valentine's Day. %* ymmfmmmm . .. . jpiuppi mm Rouge group to discuss flood plains, ^„J£«*&are fc*ti„9 all, reorganization at Feb. 16 meeting •iS?**fKiin* mlarijed \o shfw.rtetift/.i,^ BY RICHARD PEARL said, means there will be "more to volunteer by April to serve on STAFF WRITER floods, higher floods and ldnger at least one committee. rpeari9oe.hotnpcomiii.net (lasting) floods," Heise succeeds Rich Badics, Flood plain information and a The habitat committee, which who served three years as RRAC reorganization proposal are on proposed the restrictions, is con chairman. tap for the first Rouge River cerned about high water flows, The RRAC meeting is open to Remedial Action Plan Advisory he said, because with them, 'we the public. Council meeting of 2000. lose land, drown or displace ani AJaniiTi thp atJ^nrls* flf t.h*» 1'30 mals" in the area and kill off the p.m. Feb, 16 meeting in the Bai fish. ley Recreation Center, 36651 However, he said, the restric Ford Road in. Wcstland. will he tions also raised questions such URNITURE issuance of the Rouge Report as how big a problem flood plain Card, which ^ives the status of" filling is in the Rouge; what if LA-Z-DOYi^"•ALLERIEf S the condition of the Rouge water homeowners living in the flood shed.. plain want to make improve The flood plain information ments, whether streambank sta CLEARANCE CENTER was sought in response to the bilization falls under the guide Dec. 15 tabling by RRAC of a lines of "no alterations to the motion 'urging the state to make Hood plain." and just what are flood plain permit restrictions in the regulatory issues and who the Rouge watershed, while the oversees flood plain manage proposed reorganization seeks to ment. make RRAC meetings more effi Craig said RRAC, which aims cient and get more members to protect, restore and enhance involved, according to Bill Craig, the Rouge, is revising its Reme RRACw new vice rhairman. dial Action Plan for 2001 Representatives of the Michi because "we want to make it a gan Department of Environmen better plan." tal Quality's.Land and Water But "the hardest thing to.do is Management Division will report preserve the land," Craig noted, on the condition of the Rouge because some construction is watershed flood plain. "necessary." However, "We want "We're just trying to get the to see restrictions" in place. facts" about what is now happen Kurt Heise of Dearborn ing to the flood plain, "what is Heights, newly elected RRAC NOTHING HELD BACK! EVERYTHING MUST GO! expected to happen due to chairman, will propose p. six- increasing impervious surface committee structure for the •development, what is happening council - both to spur participa I NOW THRU SUNDAY ONLY! to habitat and wildlife'and what tion by RRAC members and also efforts are being taken to protect to accelerate input and deliver a the flood pLain," said Craig, who "realistic RAP revision on time," also is a leader of the'Ho 11 id ay Craig said. The revision deadline Nature Preserve Association in is December 2001, Westland. proposed committees are habi Craig explained that "'impervi. tat and wildlife, pollution con ous surface development:" refers trol, financing, public education, to buildings and parking lots. watershed management and both of Which create runoff from public policy. Heise said. their hard surfaces. Under the proposal, he said. 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Lang's class did bam coin Elementary second-graders learning about Chinese culture Valdez, took care of the food. boo paintings on rice paper. SCHOOLS it seems a bit closer, and customs. The Friday parade "She was a trouper." Lang said. "They ground th«'ir own paint, Students of Starr Lang and featured six dragons, which trav The student had authentic like they.do in China," she said. Peggy Flacks have been studying eled throughout the school. Kids placemats and did the math on The lesson, which this year distant land. "They do realize China in recent weeks, with the made the dragon heads, getting the year of their birth according involved .some 40 children, has that it's different." lessons culminating last Friday an art lesson in the process. to the Chinese zodiac. Feb. 5. a been done in the past but not to Students learned Chinese with a Chinese New Year The dragon symbolizes Saturday, was the actual dav of this extent. 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John Glenn High School, has on March 4 at an awards pro "Nikolai is an excellent stu Some shoppers at the West- The next show will be 10 a.m. An ongoing raffle for Drug dlfwod in the top 100 among th* gram at Albion College. dent with the ability to grasp land Rotary Toy Show are curi to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Abuse Resistance Education will 83S participants in the 43rd The top 50 students will be abstract concepts and apply ous people. Joy Manor, cm Joy east; of Mid- be included. Qrganisera appreci S»ual Michigan Ma thematic* presented with scholarships them to practical situations," "Some people come just to see dlebelt in Westlandv Admission, ate donated use of Joy Manor, Priaa Competition. worth up to $2,500 and invited said Thomas Durigoo, Nolan's how much that tin toy they is $3, free for kids under age 12. Belanger: said; Nolan will be honored by the to participate in the American calculus teacher, bought in I$66 is worth," said Some 400-500 people are The event is a buy/sell/trade Michigan Section of the Mathe Regions Mathematics League Ken Belanger, co-chair with fel- expected to attend. There will be one Questions should be direct low Rotarian John Toye for the 50-60 tables of antique and col ed to Belanger at (734) 721-1810 event. lectible toys. - or Toye at (734) 729-6693. Students lauded for art efforts Livonia PTA Council honored Lauren LaPlante, first place, Coolidge. students for their art, music, lit Hull Elementary; Rachel Bhag- PIlOTOMAPtfY-sVTIRMeMATE erature and photography work wat, second place, Webster Ele Luke Knochel, first place, during the annual Reflections mentary School; Amanda Allie, Tyler Elementary; Mark Ken- Award Night at Churchill High third place, Tyler Elementary; ney, second place, Johnson; Jan. 20. and Emily Turbiak, honorable Michael Bartshe, third place, PTA started the Reflections mention, Webster Elementary. Taylor; Alicia Armstrong, honor program in 1969 as a way to pro UTEftATUK • MPMI/JUNKNI able mention, Hayes; Matthew mote the arts outside the class (MADtSM) Bilger, honorable mention, Tay room. Winners are selected in Marcy Rowell, first place, lor; and Bonnie Buis, honorable literature, music, photography Holmes Middle School; Michelle mention, Webster. and visual arts. Ellison, second place, Frost Mid PHOTOQIIAnrf • KHDDU/JUNiOlt Up to four winning entries will dle School; Stephanie Thorn, Alicia Fedrigo, first place, Hull be submitted to state contests. third place, Hull; and Sara Elementary; Laura Marietti, sec This year's winners are; Gutowski, honorable mention; ond place, Frost Middle School; UTWATWK-PWMAKY Holmes Middle School. and Jonation Tap, third place, UTUlATUtt - SfHKW (MAMS * Frost Middle School. Taai Newton, first place, 12) MtOTMMPHY.SEMKMt Hoover Elementary School; Hay* Stephanie Daniels, first place, Andrea Parker, Stevenson ley Drozdowski, second place, Stevenson High School; Ramona High. Buchanan Elementary School; Iacoban, second place, Franklin; Katy Flaherty, third place, Tay WSUAlARTPRmARY- Rachel Feathers, third place. PRESCHOOt/MAM 2 lor Elementary; and Stephanie Stevenson; and Justin Mininni, Angela Ayyash, first place, D'Annunzio, honorable mention, honorable mention, Franklin. Taylor Elementary. .Tyler Elementary; Morgan MUSK - PRMAHY Piekarski, second place, Taylor; LITERATURE < INTERMEDIATE PRESCHOOt/QRAK 2 Rachel Lumley, third place; (GRADES 3-S) Grace Zhou, first place, Tyler Hull; and Veronica Allen, honor Elementary, and Patrick Tremel, able mention, Webster. second place, Webster. VISUAL ART -WTERMEDUTE MUSK . IffTtVMEMATE Mallory Fox, first place, Cass Tiffany Pao, first place, Web Elementary; Alicia Ayyash, sec ster Elementary School; Eric ond place, Tyler; Kristen Barry, Grunkemey'er, second place, third place, Cass; and Christina Webster; Jack Kovsky, third Bender, honorable mention, Tav place, Taylor; and Mary Cather lor. ine Bender, honorable mention, VISUAL ART - IMOOLf/JUNIOR Taylor. Kelly Chism, first place, MUSIC - sMDOtl/JUrttQ* Holmes Middle School; Michelle Gail Grunkemeyer, first place, Nickerson, second place, Holmes; Holmes Middle School; Aaron Justin Rzucidlo, third place, Abbott, second place, Riley; Hai- Randolph: and Rebecca ley MacDonald, third place, Grabowski, honorable mention. Holmes; and Jennifer Morgan, Coolidge. honorable mention, Marshall. VISUAL ART -SDflOR PHOTOMAPHY • MmtARY Jeannie Eng, first place, MIESCMOOt/MtADt 2 Franklin High School; Tessa' "Hailey Wilshaw, first place, Tarole, second place, Stevenson; Coolidge Elementary; Katherine Tessa Tarole, • third place. Lee, second place, Taylor; and Stevenson; and Andrea Wilcox, Mariah Morgan, third place, honorable mention, Stevenson. Baby boy gets a silver spoon Michael Alexander Busta- baby spoon to 175 babies born rn mante, born Jan. 5, has been 2000. named a Sterling Baby by Reed Michael is the son of Gabriel & Barton Silversmiths. As part and Rachel Bustamante of West- of its 175th anniversary celebra land. He received a Stork Birth tion, Reed & Barton launched Record Spoon, the bowl of which the Sterling Babies program on can be engraved with birthdate, Jan. 1, offering a sterling silver time and weight. CITY OF WESTLAND INVITATION TO BID 2000 Sanitary Sewer Program Job Numbers 135-99-0061,135-99-0071,135-99*0081, 135-99-0091,135-99-0101,135-99-0111 Sealed proposals for the 2000 Sanitary Sewer Program* Weatland, will be received by the CJty of Weatland at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 36601 Ford Road, WesUand, Michigan, until jftgfl CLU., beat jimt on March. 16. 2000, (nO exception* will be made) at which time they will b Bnae. 8*. 5,000 syd of 3" Top Soil, Seed A Mulch The project involve* the installation of .10" A.B.S. Truag Sanitary Sewer in six separate location*. Individual lengths of the aix projects range from..300 lft to 1,600 1ft A majority of the sanitary sewer work will take pl«« in existing gravel road*. There will be some minor reaioration in pavement and greenbait artaa, The project ia providing aewer to established residential areas that are currently served by aeptic field*. Contract Document* may be examined at the City of Weatland Engineering Diviaiooi Offices, 37096 Marquette Road, Weatland, Michigan 48185, Orchard, Hilti A McClirtiaat, Inc., 34935 Schoolcraft Road, Livo&w. Michigan 48150; Dailey Coaatruction Report* Piatt Room, 40000 Grand Rivar Avenue, Suite 404. Novi, MI 48376-2147; the area office of Dodge Reports, 25330 telegraph Road, Suite 360, Southfteld, I 48034; and Construction Aaeociation of Michigan. 1625 B. Woodward Ave., Bloomfield HiUa, MI 48302*3204. Contract Document* may be obtained after 100 p.m. on Tuesday February 2», 2000, at the City of Weatland Engineering Diyieion Office* located at 370W Marquette Road, WeetUnd, Michigan 48185. A none-refundable tWg* of Uurty-five dettara A*35.0OI wiii be made for each act of Contract Document* Each propoaal ahall be encleaed in a sealed envelop* marked with the name tf the bidder and ahall b» plainly marked OB the lower front, tett hand cwn*r "frm&*fi ' *"* SonHmry 8kmr frwgrmm, bU aawrtlif on >we use some March 15, 9000, IftMa*." htmoaaua Mutt be addraaaed to the City of WeaUand, Pnrehaaiac Diviaion, 36601 Ford Road, Wetiland, Michigan 48185-229S and d*hV«*d to the Pureha*inf Agent* office en or before the tint* SfMdJWd above Bi&tn on rapotmbU far nthmtHing pnpemai* btfitr* Bab^iieedalotofcareandccmiforting, tout so do ex|)ect4nt parents, tkt wtattd tshtitig tim* Any proposal t+envid afar th* rtated clotting um* you with doctor selection, prenatal care, 9hrtn*b*at*$ttdt^tK>kwtptum*»hattbtmad* Thafs what Oakwood does. We soothe, cxratfort and Enfc prupo^i nauat be Kvompaaied by a ud bond m the amount of nve nutrition, age and othtf h**^ a top neonatal in^nsrve care unit, gtrtaot (5%) of HH, bid and be paraM* without cxaMli^on to the city of IVasUaad aa *«urity ft* accept*;** af th* Caotract. No bid may be Socall«00.543.WEIXto!asminore your tour of dux l^isth^'e^ Tritadtaira ffcr s pcricd af ajjwity C3C1 dUya *£Ui UwMiwMtiMHJ VMWU*K ""« for receiving bids. The Ctty raaarvaa the right to reject any or all bjda. waive This way, the most stress youll ispicJdnKanariie, iofcrmediJle*, or accept any bid it may dwe in the beet intereat of the City 1 ; h w i : • ^-r- L* • .'"»•*•*>' -:T'iV •flulmii.liiiiiBi.i ii fni nWBlft I MMin^MM*iMailHail **P«* ^MBV *W ^^^mmmrn mm wm mmmm ^^ The Observer £ Eccentric! THUfhlJAv! FEBRUARY 10, 2000 (W)A14 Hockey brawl prompts regular-season BY BRAD EMUNS behavior tolerated by some non-public- At Stevenspn, Coller said postseason Churchill ban already locked up first HTA*K WRITKH school hockey team, or professional b£mona@o«>.h(iim-ioinm.n*»t play "depends on the desire of the young place with 25 points Stevenson, which • LIVONIA SCHOOLS hockey, is unacceptable." men to play hockey tjhis seaaon" mathematically kept it* title hopea alive The high .school hotkey .sc-awuna (or The decisions on postseason play will "Principals need to determine with Friday's tie, will ««ttle for second I.-ivunia Churchill and hvalSh-vt-iisoii he up to administrators at each build whether the young men will display place with 23. Farmrngton Unified, with ing precautionary steps and measures have b+*en put on ice. ing, Watson said. appropriate sportsmanship in the state one WLAA game remaining, currently to ensure aportaraanahip behavior ia fol In an unprecedented move handed Watson held two meetings and tournament," Coller said. ha» 20 points. lowed. down Tuesday, Livonia Public Schools reviewed a videotape provided by Time Hosman said an intense hockey rival Tve comm«nd«d the people at Superintendent. Kenneth Watson .stud W;irner Cable, which telecast the game ry between the schools, rather than Quick response Stevenspn and Churchill, and I fe«L ouch Le«un n>u*t forfeit it* finaJ n-tfulur find the brawl that followed, before "bad blood," led to the fight; In his closing remark* Monday mght they've made every effort to prevent season ^arnes because of tht> \n,\\\\ that announcing the sanction. • "It is the kind of thing that i.s very before the Board of Education, Watson this type of incident from occurring." followed a 2-2 tie Kriday' niyhl at Kd^.ir Included in the meetings were Princi intense. You don't like losing to them," made it clear he would respond prompt Watson also said he would lodge a Arena, pals Dale Coller of Stevennon and Rod he said- ly to the brawl, which erupted white complaint to both Michigan High School Stevenson had five ^ame/ left, while- Hojiinan of Churchill, along with athlet School officials felt punishing the players were parsing by each other in a Athletic Association and the officials Chu'rrhill had lour. ic directors Roger Frayer (StevensonI entire Churchill team was appropriate ,line, for the traditional post-game hand association. Watson, however, left the door open and Marc Hage ^OVAL OAff LAST THREE DAYS MARKET Antiques & Collectibles FLEA MARKET YOUR GIF RECEIVE SPRING FUNG FREE WrTH YOUR CUNlQUE PURCHASE OF 16.50 OR MORE. SUNDAYS 8AM-3PM 316 East 11 Mile Road (248) 548-8822 CUNiQUE Cone clam seven of the nxis! i.>se^jf. most, wsint&l Glin^ue maKeup arid skir- care ©ssentj£«. 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The room Westland City Council meeting and the is only so big, but every effort should be made Aresults bore that out. The protest prior to accommodate those who wish to attend. to the meeting at City Hall gave voice to the In the future, a contingency plan should be frustrations of many upset over the abrupt fir made to move the meeting to a larger room at ing of former City Clerk Patricia Gibbons. the nearby Bailey Center, The-meeting needs Each side accuses the other of trying to to be taped, however, to meet, the needs of pack council chambers, thus preventing rivals home viewers. from attending and being heard. Issues will never be resolved if they're not All residents have the right to attend the discussed in an open, honest way. Providing a meetings and air their views. It shows a lack facility sufficient to accommodate the crowd is of democracy when they are denied their part of that responsibility. a source t was the best of times, it was the best of eagerly to the inflatables in the gym or to the i times. food tables. w«6**8**k There have been political differences in our Children having fun, people donating their community, and these continue, but it was time to make Westland a better place to live nice to see that set aside Sunday for Winter and do business - these add up to enrichment fest. for our community. It's good, too, for children to see us working together. LETTERS The daylong event at and around the Bailey Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your ideas; that's why we offer this space for your Center featured welcoming ice sculptures. Those youngsters' smiles while concentrat opinions. We will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a Indoors, there was everything from an animal ing on crafts projects should remind us of the contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed show to arts and crafts to musical entertain many benefits of working together. If children to: Julie Brown. Westland editor. 36251 Schoolcraft. Livonia 48150. faxed to her at (7-i*) 591 ment. can do it, we should be able to as well, [email protected]. The weather cooperated, making the rides Congratulations to all who made Winterfest in sleighs a tempting option. Central City a success, including the many who took time cally questionable, And now, we're told one of^jl Park never looked finer. Saturday's Westland to attend. The volunteers deserve a special Family thankful our council persons can't recall if she talked to Chamber of Commerce bowling at Westland round of applause for their efforts and ll too often, the members of our govern any other council person in depth about the Bowl enhanced the event. thoughtfulness. Let's make next year's Win Ament carry the stereotype of being self- "Gibbons affair." Well, for heaven's sakes, how' All those who worked on Winterfest deserve terfest another shining success, even as we centered individuals, only interested in their many people do you talk to, and in what state a round Of applause for their efforts. Many learn from the event lessons about working own gain or advancement. My family and I of mind, that you can't recall what you said, children came to Winterfest, running uo together for the greater good. have just had the opportunity tu disprove this and to whom? belief. Of course, we know what all this means. My husband's father recently passed away How many times have we heard one of our in Buffalo, N,Y,. and we notified all family elected officials say he couldn't recall an event members so. we could attend the funeral ser many of us think would have seared itself onto Parents the best Net 'filters' vices. We have two sons currently serving in our memory'.' the Marine Corps. Both are stationed at Camp Help me out, folks. What am I missing? he Internet has become a blessing and a to the library and while they're there. LeJeune. N.C, However, one of our sons was Jim Cook Tcurse to our public libraries. It has opened The group suggests: on maneuvers in 29 Palms, Calif., at the time. Westland the wide world of information to library • talking to your children about the Inter The Marine Corps was not going to release patrons on every subject under the sun. It has net my son for the funeral because they were on allowed them to contact others with similar M asking your children to share their maneuvers and a grandfathers not consid Recall support interests in every corner of the world. It has ered immediate family. His grandfather was a favorite Web sites he people of this community now have the helped expose scalawags and bring down World War II veteran and would have been • talking to them about what they see on opportunity to have their voices heard. tyrannies. very proud to have his grandsons be his pall T the Web If you desire to have your city government On the other hand, it has allowed hate bearers in full uniform, We spoke with several • teaching them how to behave when using returned to one of honesty and integrity, if you mongers, pemographers and shady commer members of the Marine Corps to no avail. the Internet are tired of the status quo and the monarchy cial enterprises to send their messages out for We contacted Congresswoman Lynn Rivers • providing guidelines on what you deem which has established itself in this city, join all.to see, and it has opened a new way for appropriate for them, and (D-Ann Arbor) for help in getting my son released for the funeral. Congresswoman with us in the very real effort to recall Griffin, sexual predators to seek out and ensnare their M teaching children safety rules for dealing Rivers came to our rescue and was instrumen Scott, James and Cox from Westland's City prey. with strangers on-line just as you teach them tal in getting our son released for his grandfa Council. - This is a tough issue, especially when it how to deal with strangers in person. Our constitution gives credence to the will involves children. We want them to benefit ther's funeral. She even called us in Buffalo As libraries cannot select the material on the next day to make sure the Marine Corps of the people. '"Government for the people and from the special power that information gives, the Web as they do with books, we believe all of the people." From the Michigan Constitu but we also want to protect them from the had released him on time. libraries should have available unfiltered com Congresswoman Rivers not only does an tion: "Ail political power is inherent in the dangers of demeaning material and the physi puters for use by adults (including young people. Government is instituted for their cal danger of the sexually unbalanced. excellent job at taking care of us politically, adults who are often seeking legitimate infor but along the way has not lost sight of the equal benefit, security and protection." Several groups have demanded that mation about the very subjects blacked out by We have the opportunity to exercise the libraries use filtering software to keep out all ' human beings she services. some filters). These computers should have My family and I would like to take this freedom given to us by our forefathers, the sexual materia^ while others also demand screens which allow a patron to view the com ability to have those in office who answer to that certain kinds of political or religious sub •' opportunity to thank her from the bottom of puter monitor privately and keep others from our hearts for all her help. the will of the people and not to their own jects be filtered. Many are also demanding being offended. agenda. It can be done, and will be done. that librarians or library aides stand guard Dawn Peterson We believe that parental involvement is the Westland Mr. Griffin's statement that he is not intim and watch, what patrons, especially young idated by a recall effort should provide more ones; are viewing. most important tool against inappropriate use of the computer by children. incentive for those who wish to stop the power Th« American Library Association opposes grabbing and misuse of our city council, to . filters because the current filtering programs . But using filters in the children's section of What's missing? the library will help keep out some inappropri work with us. We have established two Web do not work. The software keys on particular can't forbear speculating about some of the ate material, as will some staff monitoring. sites at which you can learn more and also subjects or key words. They often allow some statements attributed to our local politicians sign up to work for the recall. A good library makes available a wide I inappropriate material through while filtering by this paper as they describe their role or The URL for Web site RecallNow2000: range of material so that patrons can make out perfectly good material. The ALA objects their colleagues' role in the hiess they have http:// recallnow2000 homestead.com Recall their own choices about controversial ideas. It that the filter* provide a "ane-size-fits^aliT gotten themselves into recently. Now20G0.html. At this Web site, you will find is not the role of a library to pick and choose solution that treats young children, older chil It's confusing; We're told Trav is so politi the link to RecallNow. the other Web site which ideas should be '•filtered" out. on the dren and adults in the same way cally savvy he would not violate the Open established for those who wish to participate. Internet just because some sites deal with The ALA also emphasizes communication Meetings Act, but this is the same guy who Please join with us, .allow the voice of the peo those ideas in an inappropriate manner. between parents and children before they get was a party to writing a letter encouraging ple to be heard and not silenced by the support for his council campaign on stationery mayor's now majority. Thank you, bearing the city clerk's letterhead. Now, this Brend a Gracin COMMUNITY VOICE may or may not have been illegal, but it was . Westland not politically astute, and it surely was ethi Htirfrtfoyoa nilestlatib ®bsttvtt pftiftto :' ••: Ju* BMW*, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2126, JB*0WN»OOO*IECO*»I.**T Hue* QAUAOHER, MANAGE EWTOR, 734-95^2143. }MU*m**(*.»WiCMm.m PWKHOOML, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-9532177, PKN0tSm«0t.N0«£COMM.Nrr TH>Y ftWOU, CIRCULATION MANAGER. 734-953 2118. TOmONtOf.MOMCttMM.IttT RICK Rcowui, MANKWM* &ftaio«. 734-955-2X50. 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Wr regard ourselves as both a;c<-urate journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where ive nwk," , :^.,. .,„. ,'.,,. .: ...... ~" Philip Pou^r •aaiMwaMi "PP mmmmmmm •^* The Obtrver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 • WW Ji^^M^W' LETTERS inmnpi •'• I' ' Say 'yes' to proposal onships and 26 runner-up finishes extended periods of time (in the hail- If there in such a thing as a good activity-specific safety device*, With during our year* of existence. I, for way) foreac h other to conclude; after- problem, this is it. We have more parr the last bicycle helmet that I pur e have all heard the phrase one, am quite proud. school instruction/tutoring has been ticipation than we know what to do chased there was a disclaimer that W"good things are happening in While our athletic teams and phys hindered by hallway participation .. with However, we will need much said that the helmet was only .our jschoolB.*. As many of you know, ical 4ducatiaa{trograma have enjoyed Having aftidall this, I implore you community involvement and support designed for use while cycling and this motto rings true daily within the exemplary status, it has been at a to consider voting "yes* oh the April to assist with our facility concerns. that an injury could occur during any halls of the Livonia Public Schools. premium price. Quite frankly,ou r 10 Livonia Pubhc Schools athletic I urge you to please "say ye« to other kind of use. Please alloy? ine the opportunity to children deserve better in this global facilities bond iaeue. We are sorely in schools" on April 10 and to keep in It seems to me that if you were to share' some of these "good things," society ... Theee "good things* are also need of expanded physical education mind our current mission statement encourage any helmet use, it should with specific regard to health, physi happening in our schools: athletes and athletic facilities, if we are to in our district, "Teaming Together To be one that i s designed for sledding cal education and athletics. practice until 10 p.m. due to limited remain competitive with our neigh Ensure Learning For Ail." .Anything and not bicycle riding. I think that an During the past 20 years, partici gymnasium availability; athletes boring districts. Our newest high les« would be a grave injustice which even better step toward safety would pation has doubled (and in some cases practice off-site at inadequate facili school is Churchill High and it is now we will all experience for years to be to encourage parents to closely tripled) in the content areas of physi ties with no medical personnel avail over 30 years old - with no athletic come. monitor their chilclr^n while sledding cal education and athletic competi able (due to lack of space); practices improvements during that time. Marc G. Hage Parents should find hills that are. free tion. We have witnessed the addition and classes are conducted daily in the Every school in our conference has certified athletic from trees and water (creeks and of several new sports (at all levels of school cafeteria; practices are, cut been able to pass a bond issue for this administrator, lakes). It would also be smart to nut competition), expanded curriculum short due to limited gymnasium exact purpose, and some have done so Churchill High School sled down lulls that are too steep to offerings and ninth-grade participa usage; many students and staff have multiple times ... Yes, we just passed 111 • ' ' , ' '•!. ^ '. help reduce speed. They should also tion at the Senior high school level. been run into and injured by physical a bond issue for a recreation center try to find times to go when the hills The 2000-01 academic school year education classes and athletes run and now we have another bond issue Editorial irresponsible are not so crowded. will mark the start of two new female ning in the hallways, due to lack of before us. The timing is not the great These very simple steps alone, fol . his letter is in regard to your Feb. sports - gymnastics and competitive gymnasium availability; physical edu est but the cold reality is that we des lowed by some common sense would 3 editorial, i un helmets and sled cheerleading. Currently, our physical cation offerings have been canceled; perately need both (and both were T go a long way to preventing'accident* ding). 1 believe that it is irresponsible education program is the highest physical education classes frequently long overdue). The advent of Title IX while sledding, for The Observer to recommend that rated in the state of Michigan. Our meet in the auditoriums or hallway has necessitated many of our addi Bernte Brosnan parents put bicycle helmets'on'chil district's athletic teams have gar commons areas; students and athletes tional programs, as it should,have (-anion nered a total of 18 state champi share locker facilities and wait been all along, dren for sledding. 'Bicycle helmets are Bush no longer the clear-cut front-runner in ohn McCain is pretty much run say. He certain Michigan on Feb. 22. j "... Probably 21 or 22 percent of voters don't cast ballots-in both con ning state to state at this point, ly has^a hefty Would a loss in Michigan kill the Michigan voters are devout mriepen- tests The parties may'be. "officially says his Michigan campaign coor campaign war McCain campaign? | dents and ticket splitters. A majority discouraging'' it. but from what I cm J 5 dinator Sen. John Schwarz, R-Battle chest. "Certainly a loss in both South Car | of them will vote for. McCain," tell there is little real reason why vo? Creek. Bush also has olina and Michigan would pretty I Schwarz predicted. ers should avoid voting twice No doubt about it, his presidential the Republican much put a capper on it," Schwarz j There's yet.another factor that rnay D-ems want their votes to count, m candidacy against the favored George loyalists work said. "He's running state to state and mi;ikc: the outcome of Michigan's pri have an impact, as much as ;inyo.ne. W, Bush got a significant shot in the ing for him, he would be out of money heading mary even, more difficult to get a han- And their own party admits thing's arm by his 18-point victory in the From Gov. John into Super Tuesday." i die on •»• Democratic crossover. We're will pretty well be decided between Ai New Hampshire primary And the Engler on down MIKE AlALOTT Arizona is McCain's home state. 1 likely to see a lot of that this vear. Gore and Bill Bradley by the time its reaction here was immediate. In the through the leg South Carolina is small by compari In some previous presidential, pri caucuses roll around. days after the vote, volunteers were islative ranks, a son. That makes Michigan strategical maries in Michigan, voters have been . It's been thought McCain's po-utsoi.: calling McCain's state headquarters majority of the players in Michigan ly significant to the point that we'll asked to name a party preference as the moderate Republican was a in Grand Rapids to sign up at the rate GOP politics signed on to support see a presidential primary campaign That's ^'otie now. And in'must other ;x>iitica.l'Habi!itA That'- not iikeiy to of one every minute. Schwarz said. George "Dubya" long ago. here in the next couple of weeks prim.im .-. typically, the vou/r is con be true in Michit:.m Cr<.><~r\-i Dim-* "I've spent more time with the The key to keeping the McCain unlike anything we've seen before fronted with a chuia: - vote un the it set'TTis to me. are n:ore !;k--:. *,u :,'-•• media in the last 30 hours than I have candidacy alive then, Schwarz said, is * The state Legislature's decision to Republican ha lint or the Democratic' to him ihar. t- B.;-h. ••: ^w- ?••%'•••'- in the last 30 years," Schwarz said. for his supporters to take his new- move up the primary election date to ballot. Mixing ticket-- camvi:- out the or Alan Ko1. '•- r .•.».! ...... 1 4 . ^^4--- VI 1 . . . — "There's been so much ... he i McCain > iuuim icrovuivco luiuniccin miu w»i reii. £•£• wa» ueiieve i« * MOKE COMMTTTEP PHCBf 12 MILE ROAD J£. 63 >; -f^plr* 0 V ,VS*'i.:>; "'':> i^>f.: o m- •• *ifWM*»W«iii. vfev uK • HMK^iMMtPll MILL'S PRIDE V. 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But, just think about all the hugs, the kisses and the romance that will spark as a result of you showering your girl ara Reed clearly For the next three months Casey friend or wife with a token of your remembers the and Sara prepared both documents affection, message her then and letters to be sent? first, to the I target men because it seems fiance now hus Archdiocese of Detroit, which would women are always reminding the band, Casey, left verify its contents, approve their guys of special for her in May of decision to marry in Rome and • There are occasions, There 1999, on her voice mail system at return it to the Reeds, so they could work, forward it odt" Italy. a few men, are a few men, however, however, that "He said, 'Wouldn't it be neat to "They are a wonderful couple - so never forget the get married at the Vatican?'" Sara full of life. I thought it would be that never recalled, really special if they got married at holidays. Applause 7 forget the goes out to you! Although the couple already the Vatican. * said Bernice Reed holidays. made plans to wed at St,'Theodore's One month after they sent, in Newlyweds: Sara and Casey Reed are pictured just minutes It's really easy Catholic Church in Westland. and their application. Casey' said he Applause to make someone after they exchanged-vows at the magnificent St. Peter\s Basil- reserved the Mayflower Meeting received a phone call from Father t r* rt F »1 W r\ »%-n r* f^r» /i rtrttt- in •«*««/•#«« rf * « C" 4 I J.-. m V' •KWO) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 9^ Komaniic *-£S-v ^6-- 5*- what romance means to them Sp My husband and I dated for together we would return to ended up waiting in line far four laugh with my fcuaband, who is He may not think of biaufU aa Stephanie Angelyn Casala it a wen years before we decided to Maui, the place we were married, long hours in line for the haunt aUo my best friend. Now that's a romantic, but each time he Troy resident and Observer & tilt1.the knot. It wasn't that we to renew our love for each other. ed house. While we Were waiting romance! I count myself lucky spontaneously picks me flowers, Eccentric writer who works in in't know if we wanted to be We have been married for 7 in lino, in the chilly October air, every day. each time he shows up or calls Livonia. ... jther. Tirhe ju»t passed so years this yeark.*utd we have the strangest thought went Nappy Valentine's Day, Stan. J me unexpectedly, my heart skips • A hQpeleas romantic is what rkly. ' returned to Maui every year. Big through my mind — we need to love -you. Dana L. Gets - PlyL a beat. I never know when he's my husband i». When we were len we did decide to plan our weddings ara truly wonderful ifiviU* the cashier from. Kmart to mouth going to randomly bring me some first married he surprised me v^Jding, we both knew we want- with family and friends. But, a, our wedding. I felt crazy for U My husband doesn't woo me a hard-to-find novel by my one night when I came out of «jCit to be not only special, but wedding with just you. and the thinking it on a second date! with flowers of 14 karat jewels. favorite writer, or draw a pict-o- work. He was supposed to be fajjisual. We wrote down on a one you love can be much more As if he was reading my mind, It's the little things he does that gram in the anow outside my picking me up from work but piece of paper what each really memorable. he asked what 1 was thinking really means alot. frontdoor. instead, when I came out of loved .We found we'bdth loved Gabrit'lU'Chun, lAvoma about. Feeling foolish, I &aid My husband works alot so the I Bee that spontaneity in work, the only vehicle in front of the ocean, and we both enjoyed a • I'd just given upon the idea that I was just thinking how time we do have together is spe almost everything he does. the building was a taxi cab. The warm climate. So, we decided to of finding true romance when we' much fun 1 wag having, He nod cial to us bt'cause we just don't By our second date I knew man got out of the cab and asked pack our bags and get married in met at Kmart. He was buying ded in agreement^ smiled and include ourselves — we make that, no matter what happened me if I Was Sandy. My husband Maui. Hawaii. laundry aoap and I was buying said, "We'll have to make sure sure our. son is a part of it. next, we would become and had instructed him to pick me up <"0n the day of our wedding, cat treats and milk. He got that Eva Ithe cashier! makes the Whether it's a walk in the park alwayB remain close friends. We and take me to a surprise desti June 5,,everything was just per- behind me in line and I struck up guest list, for our wedding.* It or a picnic on a sunny afternoon. spent a wonderfully exhausting nation. f»ft; The weather was 85 a conversation. He walked me to was at that moment that I knew To me romance doesn't have to day doing all of our favorite He drove me to a hotel and ^Syreea. We had arranged for our my car and asked for ray phone he waa.the man 1 would marry. I have a price tag it's the priceless things — from a visit to the handed me an envelope, Inside :y&9» to be said before.a priest, number the was afraid that I'd knew he was who my heart had things that mean the most. Detroit Institute of Arts, to din the envelope were directions to inside a floating chapel, on the given him a bum numher1, searched for. Kim Pienton speak about her ner at a Thai restaurant in the room and the hotel key. ocean, near a beach. It was just We talked on the phony a cou .We've, been married now for husband John Pienton Windsor, then back for drinks at When I reached the room, turned #iy husband to be, the priest, me ple of tune* and on our first date almost 2 years and we have a • When 1 met my boyfriend at The Deck in Detroit, and tickets the key and stepped inside, there ahd God — all surrounded by he walked into the restaurant wonderful son, Anthony. He still a Pontiac bar, the last thing I to a concert at the State Theatre. inaide a huge Jacuzzi tub was my paradise. with i\ ro'Ktf for nie/and we spent brings me roses, usually coming ever imagined was that I'd still We ended the evening with a husband with a bottle of cham ^Nothing cowJd have been more several hours having great con intn my workplace,-leaving them be so taken with him nine long conversation at Dick O pagne and candles all lit around pig-feet, When the ceremony was versation. Our second date he on my desk when I am out. My months later. He was bartending Dow's pub in Birmingham. Talk the tub- Still to this day he is «J«r, my husband, and J took a persuaded me to go to a haunted heart 'still melts at the sound of at the newest club in town and I about a whirlwind romance. surprising me with small tokens qliiet walk around pur hotel house 11 don't like thorn 1 and I his voice, when I read-the notes was out for a night of dancing I'm still trying to catch my of his affection. I am very lucky wfiich had an unbelievable gar- talked him into'going to eat .at a he's, left for me or when I watch with friends, breath. to have married such a kind.and $&. As we walked he promised restaurant thai played'a tot of him -playing with our son. Now, just being in his company Thank you, Brian, for every gentle man! fti$ that for the rest of our lives country nuisic i he hate?; it)! We The best thing is being able to makes me smile, thing. Happy Valentine's Day. Sandy Felt, Plymouth celebrate'good citizens' Feast on this for Valentine's Day, 2000 .... The Daughters of the American The LSarah Ann Cochrane Chapter Revolution, Sarah Ann Cochrane 1999-200 GfKid CUizc-h^hip winner is t which can be picked up later. chicken and fish, and on-the- Road in Westland {595-8207),^ Piymouth-Northville Chapter will Adam James Jones \>\ N'orthviile Marriage is the ultimate "Valentine's Day is all about spot carved meats are available and 5854 N. Sheldon Ruud iff host thoir'annual-DAR Youth Tea at High School. Hf has b'Vi. veiy active • expression of Valentine's-Day, 4K ",rt-rtU^.,i^ T...I.**,- • ...-..> I ...-,^1- ,.,) *T • . And so, to Old Country Buffet, the heart."' said Kerry Kramp, at dinner — ham, roast beef, or Canton Township. '% 10 a.in. Feb. 21 to celebrate the JJI £ \ll 4»_ I IK X4I I iVlM 4 y 11 .? .l|Kl itULALIt 14 .", ,1 turkey. The salad bar has Papa Romano's will be offerA . page- for Cpnpres*;. He's iiiso cnii- Country Buffet and Home- president of Buffets, Inc., the 'good citizen award winners and already-prepared salads as well ing for the 13th. consecutive . tributed volunteer effort-* to the earn- Town Buffet, 50 years of such parent company. "And there's AK»erican History award winners." as the make-it-yourself kind. year, special heart-shaped piz- •'•. pai-gns of M.ichi'ian (iovernor John loving deserves the ultimate nothing more heart-warming - Aill DAR members are welcome to There's a separate beverage zas for Valentine's Day. The Engler. I'.S. Senator -Sjii-nce Abra celebration-- a feast. A free than being around people Sit;'John's Episcopal Church. Shel* station, and expansive case of unique tradition began in the ham, ('oli'J.res^OJim .Joe Krtoll''-,b<'r«. feast, at that, who've shared .so much for so tfoft Road in Plymouth. Karen Wood- baked goods and desserts. late 1980s when Ron Hancock, Chris. Kachelder. Bob Dole- and Coni- Come on it all you Valentines long." tRiq, supervisor of Northville Town* "This is a place Where we feel founder of Papa Romano's Inc.. mis-iKiner Thaiidci!:-MeCultrr. •who've been married 50 years The food is plenty heart ijhip will be the guest, speaker, She at home," one customer told us. started giving away the heart- ' Hortornhle mt-iitiuti nunnnee.- wh«i or more and enjoy a free lunch warming too. After all, this isn't ^fill address "Our Local Govern - "It's a nostalgia trip," added shaped pizzas on Valentine's exhibited (jutstand tn^ fit izi-pship or dinner on us Monday, Feb' your normal buffet. Here, you another. And, "the free Valen Day as a token of appreciation jtient." # 1\ i i? r\ r, a t 1-41-.1 ¥• HI ,, hii'l (•. A , *W ,1 I? <-r 1*1 All you've got to do is show ,r*i3T\ r^T-na^-a xrn-i i •»» nu'fl mo n 1 TTftfW us your marriage license The tine meal shows u» that they to his regular customers. 1999 winners arc as follows-: Lewando.wskJ Canton: Jeanett'e' a wide selection of made-from- free meal, by the way, isn't the feel being married 50 years is Papa Romano's offers the .<'.-. The American History Essay con- Fers-htnian - Stevenson: McRan Bohr scratch, home-style foods. only thing to look forward to. special." heart-shaped pizzas for $5.99 test winner is Sarah Zimmerman, a - Salem; Eric Zaehan.is • Garden. Entrees include old-time You can also pose with your Local restaurants participat with one topping. They are iixth grader who attends St. Paul's City: Courtney' VVUn'ienng - U.uly- favorites like baked and fried loved one for a free photograph. ing include 6539 N. Wayne available through Feb, 15, Lutheran .School in Xorthvillti, wood: Danielle: Zui'ehvt - Churrhill' Great Discounts when you present your HomeTown to these area businesses! ©bseruerft feentric^*^ ~ N6WSWP6FIS jfa&'fill*^*'^ ?%.". i'.t MOffiPT."J*'F, i.gr.T.ir.i.-^tsL. Ut*•*'•--•» lp" ir^ ^-^^^^ flomelMir . $ Automotive J.S. Prestige Ctleaners br) 5*Hi*6.-...'...,: ...... Livonia Miners Deft. : . RoyatQak AJcove rMMqr Stwp Royal Oak RartdyiCJlofTroy ..,,:, Troy . •'• 20"oO« Dry Cleaning {No Other Coupons) Free Waich Ban«ry (One Per. Customer) . 10% Oft Any PufCfWM i 5% Off Any Reg Priced Mwtrhandise thru 12*9 > 11 tfM-WHMttbyltar-tfhMi . Berkley Mat K* Cleaneri . , . 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Canton 10% Oft Any Purchase Every Day 10% Off Entire Store including Hoeday Items I E^p^Wirtdow Tint 8206 Tetegrapri ..R«rforci Touch ofCtaas .Piymofjth Commercial Snowptowing Contract 10°« Off SeadaS.R.O. Royal Oak {•Exctodtng Pokeman I Beame Babtesj * lO%OftPiKCinas« Over $200 15% Off A)i Dry Cleaned Garments D. A. Alexander & Co Livonia 10^-< Off Purchase of $10 or More Srnoky* Clfiterette Outlet Be/ktey Huflttngttir. Wodde MoMta .' ,. .Hurtirngton Woods Whrte Cleaner* 4 Coin Laundry . . Berkley t0°o Discount Border Outlet 3500 ulley 7M-tt7-*32« Canton Free Ugftter wfth Purchase of Canon of Crgarertes * Frtw 20 02 Bop w*h purchase ol rrtin. 8 gallons super 30% Oil Incoming Dry Cleaning Orders Saxtofl* Qa-naen Center Plymouth 10% Off in-Stock Only Talking Book World v Lathrup VtHag* i Jim Frvtwrt Po«U«c Bvtck Royal Oak 10% Oft All Hand Garden Tools • *0% Off Paris Sod ServtCe $ Entertainment Bourflef* BSQ * Fireplace Ferndaie Up to $10 To»rmd 1 »1 Purchase or Rental BBal r The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 m* ENGAGEMENTS AND WEDDINGS Fabello-Podwoiskl Bres-Rlley Helmick-Brossy Mr. and Mrs, Andres Fabello of Livonia announce the engage John and Pat Bre« of Canton Kenneth and Barbara Helmick ment of their daughter, Simon- announce the engagement of of Livonia announce the engage ette to Todd Anthony Podwoiski, their daughter, Elizabeth Mary, ment of Sarah Anne to Shaun Hon of Ann Zaron and Norbert to James Anthony Riley, son of Richard Brossy^ , Podwoiski of Farmington Hills. Oeorge and Linda Riley of West- The bride-to-be is a'1996, grad land- uate of'Churchill High School, The bride-to-be is a graduate and a student at Eastern Michi of V. Mapa High School in Mani- The bride-to-be is a graduate gan University ir*. elementary la, Philippines and earned a of Divine Child High School and education. She wurks at' Buddy's bachelor of science degree in Eastern Michigan University. Pizza in Livonia. hotel and restaurant manage She is employed by St. John's ment from St., Paul College in Health System, Her fiance, son of Dean «nd Quezon City, Philippines. She in Her fiance is a graduate of Sandra Brossy of Livonia, is a currently employed as rooms Hartland High School and from 1996 graduate of Churchill High controller at the Livonia Mariott. Eastern Michigan University. School and is enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He too A summer wedding is planned The groom is a graduate of He is employed at the Michigan Hand Rehabilitation Center in works at Buddy's* Pizza in Livo in 2003 at St. Genevieve's Harrison High School and is cur nia Church rently pursuing a bachelor of sci sor at the Livonia Marriott. Warren. planned at St. Cyprian's Church ence degree in hotel and restau A June wedding is planned at A November wedding is in Riverview. rant management. He is St. Colette's in Livonia., James-Douglas employed as a kitchen supervi- Kaufman-Green Daniel James of Swarthmore, Kolla-Gean Penn. and Beth Free James of James and Gail Kaufman of Livonia announce the engage Richard and Colleen Kolla of Royal Oak announce the engage ment of thtnr daughter. Heather Redford announce the engage ment of their daughter, Tracey Elizabeth, to Dan*' Michael Dou ment of their daughter Colleen M., to Charles L. Green. glas of Waterford. Patricia, to Steven Lee Gean of Sterling Heights. The bride-to-be is a perfor The bride-to-be is a 1986 The bride-to-be is a Redford mance and development consul Stevenson High School graduate Union graduate and a graduate tant for GMAC Mortgage Corpo and a 1.990 graduate of Central of Eastern Michigan University. ration in Troy. Michigan University. She She works as a recreational ther received her master's degree apist for St. John Riverview Hos Her fiance, son of Paula Green from Eastern Michigan Universi- of West Bloomfield and Leonard • »> in IQOrl ',»**» ft M MPLL 'U' 'I 0/-!f! , pital. VJ All A -J ~* i <-*»**-* f»kj*. tfa.* I «u*t,' L* IbkUi Green of Baytown, Texas, is a Her fiance, son of George and sultant for Data Watch. Net, inc. project management consultant Kathleen Gean of Vassar, is a for Great Lakes Technologies Her fiance, son of Don and graduate of Crowley Ridge Col Group in Southfield. An April Donna Douglas of Waterford. is a lege in Faragold, Ark. He works 2000 wedding is planned. 1989 Waterford-Mott High General. Motors Service Parts as an activity director for ABBY School 'graduate and a 1995 Operation!* in Memphis. Term. s at the Utica Church of Christ in Living Center in Warren. gr a d u a te o f C u n t r a I. M k h i g a n Sterling Heights A February 2001 wedding lm A March wedding is planned University. He is pursuing a •^ planned at First Presbyterian master'^ degree and working as Marulis-Sego Churchm Northville. an Operations Supervisor for Steve and Sandy Marulis of Pulis-Carney Plymouth announce the engage Stephen and Danielle Pulis of ment of their daughter, Loren : Katy, •Texas announce the Marie, to Christopher James Wood-Penny engagement of their daughter, Sego. Colleen Myers of" Hain't^ C:ty. Robin Jennifer, to Brendan Fla. ;m.nnurK-es the cti^agemi'rit The bride-to-be received her Patrick Carney, of her daughter, Denisc Wood, to bachelor's degree in child devel The bride-to-be is a 1990 grad Merle Pfii/iy M tiraiiu' Philadelphia, Perm. She is a ate uf OjM'iika State Td'hiio!^^ management consultant for working on her doctorate in teacher education, CH\ •( 'n| leue. ai.d ii.i.v r-.-i.oi.''> Deloitte'Consulting in New York retired City. Her fiance, son of Dave and. An August wedding is planned An April wedding ,i> planned Her fiance, son of John and master's degree, at Wharton Rose Sego of Clawson, attended at The Summit on the Park in at Laurel Wedding Ch.ipt! m Hope Carney, is a Livonia School in Philadelphia, Penn, He Albion College, majoring in Canton. I, lvnnia Stevenson High School graduate. works for Medsitecom in \«w Music and Computer Science. He He obtained his bachelor's York City, works as on independent com degree in Economics from the A May wedding is planned in puter consultant and does studio University of Michigan and his New York City. work in music. 'W\LTd\\Y'OrD r ^r fi e d e n ! n g h e t > r e Experience the pleasure of independent living Waltonwood at Twelve Oak5 Visit our new cen ter at: 27475 Huron Circle Q4B} ? 15-.1500 G$jiX£!~; to '".vf'*; Oo* v WJI': \A'a! t o o vv coo c c m ^ •*> n 11 ; e s' O ffeT the fVies!'.;n i^dependent living Take comfort in this elegant community ihjt yr\C. assisted iivinq- Cd!"T0day r offers the ultimate m independent living.Choose fron* t'2 A person^' tour one or two-bedroom luxury apartments with kitchens Rocheit*r Hills, ,248 375 2500 CHILD CARE and patios or bakomev Enjoy our fitness.center, hair j25Q Walton Bivd Children have many special needs;..,and r r salon, activities, transportation and. mo e. 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ChM«rHH». it...M ,Uy t ,„;,, .,-,,).1,.:, ,. i \ ••,?*> '** '"'*! lOAt ,in< ^MMaaaaHBaMflMMg|aaaaa||flaiMiiaiaBaaaaBaaMaa|Haaaaaaafla||^ wmmmmmm wmmmmmmm M(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 ASSISTED LIVING Wednesdays. A Friday Choir, under the direction Wayne County meets the Marquette House assisted enrichment class is also Books and more of Robert Cassidy, meets 9 first Thursday of the UPCOMING living facility, 36000 Cam available. The preschool is a.m. Thursdays at the month throughout the EVENTS pus Drive in Westland, located at 1421 S, Venoy, Westland Senior Resources school year at the Livonia seeks volunteers to spend Westland. Call (734> 728- Department Friendship Civic Center Library', RACING COLLECTIBLES 32777 Five Mile. CHADD time with residents to pro 3559F Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, A Racing Collectibles show vide an activity or a one- Westland. Anyone who is a nonprofit, parent- will be held 10 a.m. to 4 GARDEN CITY CO-OP on-one visit. Call Peggy in enjoys singing may join. based, volunteer organiza p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19. at The Garden City Co-op tion whose aim i.s to better the activities department, EXERCISE the Hams-Kehrer VFW nursery has openings for the lives of individuals (734)326-6537. Musical Chairs.is a pro Post No. 3323, 1055 S. preschool classes for ages with attention difficulties. gram from Jazzercise Wayne Road, at Avondale ANGEL CARE 18 months through age 4, Call (313) 438-3099. in Westland. Admission is Angel Care is looking for Tots class meets on designed for exercisers T.O.P.8. $2, free for children under volunteers to sew, crochet Wednesday mornings, and older than 40. The program Take Off Puunds Sensibly age 12. Proceeds will sup or knit blankets and burial 3- and 4-year-olds meet provides a low-to-moderate No. M128, a support group port the Michigan Vietnam gowns to donate to local Mondays and Thursdays. workout. The exercise for sensible weight loss, Monument. For informa hospitals for infants who Parental involvement is improves strength, flexibil meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays tion, call (517> 467-2376 die. Contact Mary Piontek required. Call Kelli at (734) ity, balance, posture, coor at Good Shepherd evenings. for patterns and informa 513-7708. dination and cardiovascu tion, (313) 534*6496. STATT PHOTO BY TOMHAWLIT lar endurance. It incorpo Reformed Church, Wayno TRAFFIC MEETING ST. MEL PRESCHOOL rates resistance exercises Road and Hunter in West- A meeting on traffic con VETERAN'S HAVEN St, Mel Preschool, 7506 Knowledge: Current hours at the William using rubber tubing and land, Call Jackie at '734) Inkster Road in Dearborn r cerns at Joy and Merriman Veteran's Haven.operates a P Faust Public Library of Westland are 10 light weights with walking 722-722. >, will take place 7-8:30 p.m. car, boat, camper and real Heights, has morning and and jogging patterns. Wear T.0>.«. Wednesday, March 1. at estate donation program. afternoon classes for both \ a.m. to 9p.m.'Monday through Wcdncs* loose-fitting clothing and Take Off Pounds Sensihly Franklin High School. Donations are tax- 3- and 4-year-olds. To reg day, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Thursday through comfortable shoes. Light No. M153 meets at 6:30 310d0 Joy, Livonia. State deductible. For informa ister, call (313) 274-6270. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The weights and an exercise p.m. Wednesdays at Opti- Rep. Lyn Bankes, R-Livo- tion, call (734) 728-0527. library is on Central City Parkway YWCA READINESS mat are suggested. Robert mEyes, Westland Super nia, and a representative CAMELOTHALL The YWCA of Western between Warren and Ford. For informa Cassidy is the certified Vision Center, 35184 Cen from the Wayne County . Camelot Hall Convalescent Wayne County Early tion, call (734) 326-6123. Jazzercise instructor. Sign tral City Parkway. West- Division of Roads will meet Center seeks volunteers to Childhood School Readi up at the front desk at the land. Call (734) 427-5200. with those concerned about spend time with residents, ness Program is available Westland Friendship Cen Leader. Michele, (734) 422- traffic control at the inter providing an activity or a to 4- and 5-year-old chil ter or call (734) 722-7632. FRANKUN PTSA and Cherrv.Hill. Call (7341 1726; secretary, Karen. section: one-on-one pursuit such as dren. The YWCA is located The Franklin High fcrhool 326-111.0. TRAVEL OJKNM> 1734)729-6368. . COW SHOW reading to blind people or at 26279 Michigan in PTSA is seeking members. FRIENDS MEET The Travel Group meets 1 PUBLIC SPEAKING The Wayne Coin Club will just talking. The facility is Inkster. Call (313) 561- Membership is open to Friends of the Westland p.m. two Fridays a month The Westland Easy Talk- hold its annual Coin Show located at 35100 Ann Arbor 4110. those who care about the . Historical Museum meet at in the Westland Friendship ers Toastmasters Club No. 10 a.m. to'5'p.m. Sunday, Trail in Livonia. For infor CHARTER SCHOOL schools and the communi 7 p.m. the second Tuesday Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, 6694 (formerly Holy March. 5, at the Wayne mation, call Esther or The Academy of Detroit- ty. Members mvd not have of January, March, May, unless a trip or program is Smokemeters' teaches Community Center, Howe Diana in the Activity Westland, an a student in the school. July, September and planned. Programs include public speaking ;it the and Annapolis roads. Department, 1734)522- entrepreneurial and busi Price is $3 for students, $5 November at the Westland speakers, films, celebra club's weekly meetings 6:3(.) Admission is free. There 1444, Ext. 27. ness charter school, serves for adults. Checks should Meeting House, 37091 tions of birthdays and p.m. Thursdays at Denny's , will be coins, paper money, PET**PET children in kindergarten be made payable to Marquette, between New- weekly door prizes, There Restaurant. 772t iZb5 N.V. stamps, books and other The Pet-A-Pet animal visi through sixth grade. The Franlflin PTSA HTIH *nnt In U . . U „_ J Wt^.^r, _„„ j_ io an (tR momh^rchin f«w» fur 111 . ••-•'--• • • * R,or.d ,.1.1, iv items. Door prizes will be tation program provides school emphasizes basic UHi^HUIlU II ",M»«- «V"««>. • < 11 r 111 31000 Jov, Livonia. MI Call President Jim Westland residents. Call !' land Shopping Center. <';ill given. pet therapy with the help education with business 48150. Franklin at (734) 721-0136. (734)722-7632. ' John Kibe lit '734) 326- of volunteers. Pets should and entrepreneurial skills RAfUtOAOUNA TUTORIAL PROGRAM Everyone is welcome. MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE '' 5419, be friendly, well-behaved, and offers a foreign lan Toys and trains will be A free tutoring program for The Wayne-Ford Civic and must have current vac guage class, music and art, available for buying/swap* students is offered at the League schedules its senior cinations. There is a $5 a dress code and a comput ping from noon to 4 p.m. Salvation Army Wayne- meal for people 50 and membership fee. Volunteer er lab with access to the FOR SENIORS BINGO Sunday, March 5, at Sts. Wcstland Corps Communi older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. opportunities are available Internet. Call (734) 722- Simon and Jude Church, ty Center. 2300 Venoy in VALENTINE CELEBRATION on the first Sunday of each DEWS BINGO at Hope Nursing Care Cen 1465 or (248) 569-7787. 32500 Palmer. Westland, Westland. The program. 4- A Valentine celebration month at the league hall, The 13th Congressional ter, 7 p.m. the third Tues The fund-raiser is hosted LITTLE PEOPLES 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and will be held noon to 4 p.m. on Wayne Road two blocks District Democratic Party day of the month (Margaret by the Usher's Club. To Livonia Little Peoples Co Thursdays, i.s for students Friday, Feb. 11, at the. south of Ford. Cost is $5 for s|>in> ,.J..-_ The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 SINGLES MINGLE Utftag* for the Stogh* Cfttefxter meetings are held the third Sat from 9 p.m. to 1 am, Single Point Minintrieb of Ward week the restaurant will differ in able off the menu. Event is spon should be submitted in witing urday of every month at 8 p.ra, Evangelical Presbyterian style, ambiance, price range and sored by the Metropolitan Single • Singles Dance is scheduled no later than noon Friday for the at St, Kenneth's Church, Hag- Church (40000 Six Mile Rd. • menu, We meet every Thursday Professionals. Coet is $4 for from 9 p.m. to .1 a.m. Friday, next Thursday's issue. They can gerty Road (south of 5 Mile west of Haggerty in Northville I anytime between 5:30 p.m. and Farmington Single Professional Feb, 18 at the Grotto (2070 W. be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, Road). invites you to join over 550 sin 7:30 pm. members and $5 for non-mem Stadium in Ann Arbor). $0-90s Livonia 48150, or by fax at gle adults each and evwy Sun bers. • Every Sunday, the singles music will be played by a dee (734) 591-7279, For more infor day morning at 11:30 a.m. in • Singles Mingles Dances - organization offers breakfaat at jay. Cash bar. non-smoking mation, call (734) 953-2131 or Knox Hall for fellowship and location* vary weekly. Call (248) •JNIVOOJTY1AU 10 a.m. at the Redford Inn on dance area. $5 members; $7 non- [email protected] encouragement, For information 851-9909 for specifics. the northwest corner of 5 Mile members. Call (734) 973-1933, Join Single Point Ministries of or a newsletter call i.248> 374- and Beech Daly roads in Red- • Co-ed bowling leagues is* Ward Evangelical Presbyterian WMlf ADULT HINISTftitS 5920. ford, followed by mass at 11:15 WEDNESDAY SUMffiftAN SiNOLES held every other Sunday starting Church (40000 Six Mile Rd - Talk It Over rneete from 7:30- a.m. at St Aidan's Catholic at 5;45 p.m. at Drakeshire Lanes west of Haggerty in Northville) Wednesday Suburban Singles FAMMNOTON WHOLES 9:30 p.m. on the second Friday of Church on Farmjngton Road in (located on Grand River east of for indoor volleyball Wednesday Dance Parties Inc., meet every the month in Knox Hall in Ward Livonia: Call 1734) 729-1974. A non-profit social 'group for sin Drake Road in Farmington evening^ at 8:30 p.m. in Knox Wednesday at The Warren Church. Ministries Showca.se gles agt?s 25-45. who share com Hills), We bowl every' other Sun Hall. Call <248'374-5920. 7:30 p.m. Single Parenting Min tKJ THE SOO THIP Chateau Banquet Center (10 mon interests and look to form day for 12 weeks including a istry meets 7 p.m. on the PirHt Mile Road, one block east of new friendships. AH events ;in* bowlin-g banquet. Substitute MMflLE PJUKMTWM and third Tuesdays of the month Attention all'single skiers. Join Mound) in Warren from. 8 p.m. to open to non-members Calf i24tt'* • bowlers a re'needed most weeks. VDrnllArniMiniim Join Single Point Ministries of in the parlor, room C317 and the Farmington Singles Profes 12:30 a.m, Open to the public • 851-9909 or visit www.fsp.uri;. leagues start at 5:45 p.m. bowl Ward Evangelical Presbyterian C319, at the church, A free meal sionals group for an extended ages 21 and up. Proper attire is Upcoming events include: three gamefi. is served before the meeting at four-day weekend getaway Feb. recommended (.no jeans). The Church .40000 Six Mile Rd - 6:15 p.m. Speakers or open.dis- 18 through the 21st to ski in Single Mingle Dance costs $5; $4 • Playing wallybal.l Tuesdays at EUCmtPINOCHLE west of Haggerty'in Northvillei cussion in a friendly, supportive Sault Ste. Marie. Canada. Cross before 8:30 p.m. For information Racquetball Farmington on •Nine for a single pan>ntmg support country skiers will enjoy Stok- call the hotline at (313) 842- Mile. Check in starts at 6:45 Kucbre and pinochle are planm-d group. SPM single parenting and encouraging atmosphere. every Monday and dinner is Free child care provided; Light ley's while downhill skiers will 0443. p.m. and court time at 7 p.m. meets the first and third Tues love the runs at Search'moht. .sharp. New players welcome, served from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at days of each month in the parlor house Cafe, a coffeehouse set- . Cowley s Old Village Inn on ting, is offered 7-10 p.m. on the Package includes four day and SUNDAY SUBURBAN SINGLES Courts are designated recre irixim C317-C3L9' at Ward three nights at the Water Tower ational, intermediate and Grand River just t&st of Farm Church. A free meal js served at fourth Friday of the rtionth in Sunday Suburban Singles Dance 1 Inn (two people per room'); use of advance. Cost i? $5 for one hour. ington Road in Farmington next 6:15 p m. and the class begins at Knox Hall. The cost is $5; all Parties Inc. meets every Sunday the Club Cabana recreational to the Civic Theater. Tables, will 7 p.m. Single parents also meet events provided by Ward Presby at The Warren Chateau Banquet area including outdoor sauna, • Join us Thursday-for "Fun and be set up for all skill levels •every Wednesday .night in the terian Church, 40000 Six Mile ' Center 110 Miie road one block heated pool and indoor/outdoor Fine Dining." Our goal is to pro i beginner, intermediate, SPM office, dinner arrangements Road, Northville. Call (248! 374- east of Mound) in Warren from hot tubs. The cost is $199 for vide members and friends with a advanced i. Tables are rotated can be made for this meeting 5320. 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m: Event is members and $234 for non-mem sampling of some of the 'best and every half hour. Cash bar and also. Sometimes there is a open to the public for ages 21 bers, All levels of skiers wel most interesting dining places in munchies.available. A reason speaker and sometimes it is open smous WELCOME and up. Proper attire is recom come. RSVP by calling '248) 851- the metro Detroit area. Each ably priced dinner is also avail discussion Child care is free. mended (no jeans). Cost is $5; $4 Bethany Suburban West is a 0009 or vvvrvv.fsp.org before 8:30 p.m. For information , ; , ; Catholic organization which pro ttH»«fcH* • Colleen and Scott Souther* of Romulus joins sister Victoria Joy, 2¾. 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Of PLYMOUTH I Hefting* Leper j SlttvrVl t.»AM ..,. ,.'. M .,,^,^^^.^^^1^BB^^-eB^BBB^-ail|BBBBSaSaAaa**Ba^|^BSaaB CNURCH i* Sfeprwi AeWsiry Conprwosfw ii'' .•*• 30800 Ann Arbor TraU between Weyne 4 Newburgh Rds 422-0149 a^0sjn.'411:00s,m. F . , •*: Lf • • *• Et' .. *" "Tho Pastor of ,: *•• 5,-. ' '-f nt ' Womoto Control" a-- - : ,, n '' i. '•r :*,••••• *£->;<- • •j* •'.-* *•' . •:*• nw> Thofliatit 0- aWMamy : f,:* gk^^. a^A^kaH^flL | u f^Baltji t ffaja/, HpajSBBBffsw L^saj .Sj^awspf ^.'•" •• " I *»v, Ctfawd C Cetoy ,, y. ftett #lf Irliaafli^PWII Pt<"Wir(»lss>B>. sHf if. ^|a|afeiyMe|aa|aa|aaJfeaai •MM mmm EE* EEEEEi 77i RELIGIOUS NEWS Listings lot the ReUgkms News Five Mile Road, one block west 6; the Rev, Phil Seymour on help tospiritua l maturity. "Spir and Nardin Park United more. Series conclude* Much should be submitted in writing of Inkater. Call (734) 422-1470. "Dreams, Visions and Images" itual Disciplines forOrdinar y Methodist Church in Farming- 30, •no later than noon Friday for the HANMJNtSTRESS May 4; and Warren Gilbert's People" will be offered from 7-8 ton Hills. Observers welcome, next Thursday's issue. They can "Managing Memories" June 1. p.m. far lv weeks-(started Feb.- For more irdbrmatlon, call the Newburg United Methodist be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, A seminar titled "Handling The series is free and open to the 2) at the Plymouth Church of Taoist Tai Chi Society at (248j Church will hoat» women's Livonia 48150, or by fax at Stress the Meditation Way," is public. CaU( 734) 4226038. Nazarene located at 45801 Ann 332 1281. retreated titled "Faith ia action • (734) 591-7279. For more infor* being presented from 10 a.m. to Arbor Road. Each week we will 2pm Saturday, Feb, 12 at Tai Chi is a complete and inte our legacy and bur future," mation, call (734) 953-2131 or Mjosm smvicti explore down-to-earth answers Unity of Livonia (28660 Five grated exercise which works all March 1749 at Lake Huron kmort$6n@oe. homecomm. net The Rev. Gary Seymour offers for problems related to making Mile Road). Rev. Gene Sorensen of the body's systems deeply and Retreat Center in Lakeport, healing services for the series . things right with others, forgiv will present a host of ideas and gently, making it an exercise Michigan. It will be an event for titled "Rise and Come Forward" ing those who have hurt you, SPMMETTI MNNElt techniques to help you identify* suitable for persons of all ages study, conversation, growth., the third Wednesday evening of conquering impure thoughts, and manage stress in your life, each month at the Church of the and conditions of health. inspiration, sharing good meals The annual UMYF spaghetti winning the battle with pride For information call 1734 > 421- Risen Lord, 821 N. Newburgh with friends and walks along the dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. and selfish ambition, learning to MABIUMaT A FMMLY 1760. Road in Westland. Call (734) lake All rooms are doubles with at the First United Methodist be totally honest and transpar Mamage and family will be 397-7132. private baths. Our meeting room Church in Wayne (3Towne DIAMONDS IN THE RttMH ent. Call the church office at taught by Father George Shal- will be a short outdoor walk from Square) in the fellowship hall. RfUtFfFFORT 453-1525, houb, pastor of St Mary Ortho Adults, $6 50; Seniors, $5; and A seminar for quality parenting tht sleeping rooms. Bring com The Archdiocese of Detroit,-in dox Church in Livonia The pur kids <5-l2) $3.50. Four years and will be held from 7:8 p.m. Fri THURSDAY MHI STUDY fortable clothes, snack, your day, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb partnership with Catholic Relief pose of these aeries of classes is ypung«r eat free. All you can eat Thursday Bible studies at Timo bible, notebook and board or 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fami Services, is. collecting monetary to take an in-depth look at the spaghetti and bread. Beverage , thy Lutheran Church are avail card/games Cost $85 For infor ly Impact ministries, 3761 Com donations for the people of necessary characteristics that salad and dessert included able from 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The mation please call Heather merce Ct. lone mile east of I- Venezuela, devastated by flood play vital roles in marriage and Come and enjoy food and fellow morning study is led by mem Perkins at < .7.34 >< 422-0149 no 275). Pre-registration deadline is ing that has left thousands dead family life. They are available tw ship. bers of the congregation and the later than Sunday, Feb. 27. Feb. 15. Cost: is $25 per per- or homeless. Checks or money both these couples either consid evening study is led by Pastor liADCRSHtP A SPUHTUAimr sun/$35 per couple Child care orders should be made payable ering marriage or presently mar TIC tTOSYTIME Powell. Timothy Luther Church available. to Archdiocese of Detroit- ried. Single or divorced individu Dr. Steward L Tubbs will be is located at 8820 Wayne Road in For children and their parents Venezuela Relief and sent to als are also encouraged to attend speaking on "Leadership and NEW BEttMNMQS Livonia. Call <734j 427-2290 or TLC Storytime at Timothy- Christian Service Department. this 10-week class that meets Spirituality: Taking Jesus with visit www.timothylivonia.com Lutheran Church of Livonia you Daily," at 9.:45 a.m.'at St. St. Matthew's United Methodist 305 Michigan Avenue (G5), from 7-8:30 p.m; at St. Mary < 8820 Wayne Road) from 3-4 Paul's Presbyterian Church in Church in Livonia offers a year- Detroit, MI 48226-260.5. For TAJ CM CLASSES Antiochian Orthodox Church. p.m. Saturday, Feb,'1.9 Com join round grief support group and 18100 Merriman Road in Livo Livonia on Sunday, March 6. more information, call (313( 237- The Taoist Tai Chi Society, a us for crafts. Christian stories •' this new Thursday speaker nia, Call i 734). 422-0010 to regis Tubbs is the Darrell H, Cooper 4689. nonprofit organization, is form and snack* Kids are invited to series, beginning with Del ter. Topics include: The Institu Chair of Leadership and former ing new, beginner Tai Chi class- bring parents. The books are McPherson and "The Healing MtU STUDY PM WOMEN tional Family: The Process of Dean of the College of Business es, at 38121 Ann Arbor Road, chosen for ages 3-10 but kids of Power of Humor,** March 2; the Developing Healthy Relation at Eastern Michigan University. This is a Bible Study for women Livonia, St, Paul United all age? are welcome. Call (734) Rev. Kurt Stutz of Botsford Hos ships; What is Love'*; Marriage: St. PauKs is located at 27475 who want to live holy lives and Methodist Church in Bloomfield 427-2290 for information pital with "Healing Grief April are always on the lookout for Why it is a Sacrament; and LLIIIIHIM|M|.|f IJ »|M|IH[W. • :t ,•: We learn .••''••";v:i^v#'il8Kl about God • * .;•- •^'•M&^&^mm , • •.- .-r'n,'.**! •;,,. '•' , t •' "ii'''V* F|.tl;.r,jspi.' ^>^T^HTT ''' ^ $ "V. L^ i : , :; • .••:.,''. .-..'<#••< f- A;V^>v^'..^C^• s^¾f•U:ls•r¾^? iUpLl! children r'V "J^STi^Sc ^v children ,-• ••-"•' :• •l^•^.•i^,:^•'>•^.'i-?!:-tV•^:f':';^' •""^oE »«•>»"•!•• : '• •'•- ••"•-.•';•••: .-.••••: /:^;.r,^^-'';^;-\?;'-v:: and joy. \ Know that's a cliche: (.•very parent w«\fii th •.••''» Rut it's not until just now that 1 real ize how signifi- cant that b e c o m e ,s t o L£S every parent HARDIN whoi'ver cast reputation to the wi nd and said as much. They truly are the 'Source of joy for us in, this dark and putrid world. They're given to Us as a smidgen of the bless ings that await us in Heaven us the "Children of God." Children teach us about the things of God. If we listen, they'll teach us about His character In April 1997 one of our 7- month-old twins developed a severe ear infection, began cut ting teeth and contracted an oral infection called "thrush" ia viral infection that causes painful blisters inside the mouth.) As new parents we had barely adjusted to the idea of never sleeping again, and the thought of any illness worried us to no end. But the combination of these three factors brought me to my knees. Literally. She cried and whim pered non-stop for 36 hours. Devastated that my child was in such agony. 1 scooped her up When you've fbt» in my arms, went into the bed room and begged the Great Physician to heal her kmw it Thafi why This was the extent of my prayer; "Father; Vm at. my wits Pmyitfe^^ end. I don't know what to do, But I'll do anything to take thus pain, away from her Even if it means that 1 have to take it three-fold on.myself. I'd do it if you'd make it possible." ... -illl^.m0^i0it- , -^: •r-^.-ri' •'.•,." ^.'i""-?v-v.. ..-/^^^^1^:^^: What would make a father want to take pain on himself for hi* own children0 What could : possibly cause us to forsake the **elf-'preserva-ti<>n instinct (in w*$&^w&Z^z*** however small a fashion! and be • '•"-'''•' •*••..••• •••[• •„ -.(. >- |^,.-' !'.'ii_'i^ ,.'.-, tf*(: •' '•i'i&iXi-i.i-•'•>?<, willing lo Mtxepl prtjo that was i^ii'AW'-^ d0*e to Hr,-_„,T^^-„_„1.___^T_^ r tk ours for the benefit of anoth •; •'••v < *•.•..•;"'•,•. -.-.i-.. : *'::-• Jf;* '•.•-'• ^•^^[•:i./.uij.rf.;^>:4H:.M:iVS/ :™ er? I'believe it comes instilled in -• • ,-i: "0^s: .^---^/1-½:-: •Wxx ;\>^SK us from the character of God, •• ^:^^^./^^^:^- The Bible, tells us that God : loved us enough to take the pain '*0&^0fi^ of our sin upon himself < .1 John 3:16). Our Heavenly Father. became one of \m. and took the pain himself, so that we might tiy-'^j^-mvm " * '" "* * ' t \> '-, • --t^&m^sr-:-r--^.-'.; PDru-•• •.i^'it^''*•*•' . •"'••. !''••• %iW •' .^,-1.^:¾^''.'13^' •fc» healed spiritually, i tie oniy •• wtp^ exception was that in his case •r. '•••i, ••* i*?r^ the pain wss so much greater 1 .r ;••-,• ' •'!• '^.^ P »»d the benefit to u« ^ err, a I ., ^..-^^ .• [•: -•• (•.^•.fji "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should b<* called children of ' ' >^&'Sr-%v1'tW^:*^,;'Mfc-J- " "•'• ' ' '''' ' S"' •' ' *-'• ''•'"•' • : • '•'" ' '' "'W,-:'"^ GodTU John 3:1 < h,:M^-r^A. '.; : f)C|^0$« th«t« Lts Hardin ha* wnW as the ^.m^^:, MinUter of Cknttian Education vt-'i'-i:1,....' 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Reaction was mixed following the "I support the fact that they had to. cancelation of remaining regular-sea take some kind of action and I'm disap son games for the Livonia Churchill pointed as anybody about the incident," and Stevenson hockey teams. said Nebus, an assistant chief with the Early Tuesday afternoon, adminis Farmington Hills Police Department. trators from both schools informed "Nobody is proud the way it happened players about Livonia Public Schools and I don't promote what happened. Superintendent Ken Watson's decision, "I feel they might have canceled one made in response to a postgame brawi ui two gtimeh, but nut the rent of the FYiday at Edgar Arena. season. It's an unfair penalty to Stevenson will forfeit a total of five Stevenson not to let them play in the games, including non-league contests (East Kentwood) tourney." versus Birmingham Brother Rice (Feb. Nebus said he has not discussed with Schoolcraft Invitational 9) and two dates in the East Kentwood his son whether Stevenson players art Falcon Classic (Feb. 11-12). The Spar willing to come back for the state tour tans will also forfeit their two remain nament. ing games in the Western Lakes Activi Watson has allowed the teams to Roand ttM dock action: Thirty-two girls high school ties Association — Feb. 16 versus Ply continue practicing and left the door teams converged Saturday on Schoolcraft Commu mouth Salem and Feb. 18 against Livo open for the two schools to resume play nity College forthe 27th annual invitational volley- nia Franklin. in the regionals. bait tournament, which attracted some of the state's Churchill will forfeit the four remain "The boys are crushed fay the news elite teams. Two area schools reached the semifinals, ing games of its 24-game regular sea they received," Nebus said. They had including Livonia Franklin (top photo), which cele son schedule, including WLAA dates a private meeting themselves after with Walled Lake Centra! (Feb. 11) wards and they were going to practice brates a dramatic third-game pool play victory over and Farmington Unified (Feb. 16 >, to talk about it with their coach tMike Plymouth Salem. The players celebrating the victory along with non-league contests with Harris). It really has to be their deci include (left to right) Alexis Bowman (No. 4), Rachel Redford Unified (Feb. 19> and Clark- sion to go forward or not," Bramlett'CNo. 12), Andrea Kmet (No. 10), Lyndsay ston (Feb. 25). Gary Turri, the father of Churchill t'onmr tA»*"">^rt T r» o .rw »»\ T^» ww»*% , o ** * ** **.%** Sopho (Na24), Tera Morriii (No. io) and Monica iTttinuu »aiu ille U;ttlli£> uuuiu Jjo&siuiy w«. BY BRAD EMONS through, SPORT* WRITER • BOYS HOOPS "Those first five or minutes benioarftoe.homecoiam.net they had all the confidence in the world. We just got down too 'it wasn't quite the ghost of Hamtramck, which owns a 63- Rudy Tomjanovich, but the quick and we were never able to 58 victory over Redford Catholic put the fear into them." Hamtramck boys basketball Central, is 9r3 overall and 6-0 in team certainly haunted Livonia Hamtramck made 10 of 15 the Metro. first-quarter shots" to take a 23-9 Clarenceville, The Cosmos only three losses Led by 6-foot-5 Eli Warren's 23 this season have come by a total advantage, points and 13 rebounds, the Cos of 11 points — 51-48 to Redford Warren, an all-around player mos left little doubt who is the Bishop Borgess; 44-38 to Detroit who goes inside and outside, team to beat in the Metro Con Kettering; and 53-51 to High lived up to his season averages ference Tuesday with a convinc land Park. (22 points and 15 rebounds) by ing 63-30 victory over the host scoring 15 first-half points to Trojans, "They're really good," Clarenceville coach Bill Dyer stake the Cosmos to a 36-16 half- The loss snapped said of Hamtramck/ "They time advantage. Clarenceville's nine-game win stroked a couple of early shots He also sparks the interior ning streak and dropped the Tro and some of those didn't even hit defense with his shot-blocking, BoynellSFI jans to 10-5 overall and 6-1 in the rim. They just went right And with former Detroit mmWBSOKn the Metro. DePorres coach Ed. Rachal (four state titles) sitting on the Ham tramck bench'as an assistant, the Cosmos also know now how- to play defense, "They're not the same defen sive team they were a year ago.1' Dyer said, "They do all the things we like to do — 'overplay the wings and deny the passing lanes.;l Warren wasn't the only Ham- , tramck player to score in double figures Jason Gorney had 14, while cat-quick point-guard Aaron Brock and Irman Islam- ovic chipped in with 11 and 10. On Sale Now! respectively Nick Dockery came off the Exclusively at: bench to score nine. Nrw tor 2000 "Brock doesn't have to score and he just doesn't turn it over." Boynt ISA Resorts and Bavarian Village Express Ski Rental said Dyer. "He and Warren are have merged retail operations under the Now Avitliblt <«-Stor< 4 On-tmc just good. They also made 14 of mtnt Boyne Country Sports to bring you www>oynf!r«ni rkt fat wWfwm, r*# h**t price* and matt foidtkc th* ttwt irf nun mm an 4» kM, rtwrw vem 15 fiee llijuw*. They had only HM»»*wwt' tmdwWKt tni *«1 htw t mttoi| A^MMMiiM^MMAMiAAA* iSftiMia* ^t^BMmmmm^ •p m**mmm*mmmmmmjmmm9mmmm wmmm The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000 Whalers move into 1st with 1-0 win it was « game for the gbatiea. Their turn to shine. On Tuesday • OHL REPORT at Compuware Arena, the Flyv mouth Whalers' Rob Zepp shone a bit brighter, a span of 1:23 to take a 6-5 lead with 4:46 remaining in regula Zepp turned away 19 shots on tion. goal — including a penalty shot It took Plymouth just 35 sec — in leading the Whalers to onds to knot it once again, this their third-straight win, this one time Stephen Morris getting the by a 1-0 count over the Sarnia goal that ultimately forced over Sting in an Ontario Hockey time. League game. Kiser's game-winner was The victory boosted the Ply assisted by Stephen Weiss. mouth into a tie for first in the AH seven Whaler goals came OHL's West Division with the from different players. Kris Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Vernarsky scored in the first The Whalers are 29-17-4; the period; Rob McBride and Justin Greyhounds are 27-20-4. Both Williams scored in the second. teams have 63 points, but the Other Whaler assists in. the Whalers have played one fewer game went to Randy Fitzgerald game. (two), Vernarsky (two), Morris, Sarnia, which is also challeng Williams, Chris Cava, George ing for the top spot in the West, Nistas and Libor.Ustrnul. fell to 27-20-7, with 61 points, Rob Zepp was in goal for the The Sting are third in the divi win, making 23 saves. Jason &$* sion. Flick stopped 32 shots for the The game's only goal was Greyhounds, scored in the opening period by Saturday's win over Guelph Eric Gooldy. It came off a feed shared none of the drama, but it from Shaun Fisher with 9:04 was welcomed just the same. Ply elapsed. mouth scored first, getting a goal With 4:26 to play in the first, from Williams — the first of Plymouth's Andre Robichaud three in the first period by the was called for a trip and a penal Whalers' leading scorer. Charlie ty shot was awarded. Zepp. how Stephens tied it for the Storm at ever, made the save on the the 15:02 mark, but then Sting's Dusty Jamieson. Williams took command. Stiff PHoro IT PALI HUHSCHMAMN It was a sign of things to come He scored twice in a 24-second •-*- for both teams— as the Plymouth goal: Whalers left winger Eric Gooldy deft) slides the puck past Sarnia span, with Surma assisting on all defenses took over. Sarnia goalie Sting goaltender Greg Hewitt in the first period Tuesday. three of his goals. Surma scored Greg Hewitt was nearly Zepp's two goals of his own in the sec equal; he had 24 saves, ing Greyhounds, the Whalers ta Sault Ste. Majie for a Friday from one-goal deficits. ond period and assisted on a The Whalers were just a bit faced long odds in a hostile sur night game, then bus six hours The third period was a wide- third to bring his point total for better, against one of the hottest rounding. And they overcame back to Plymouth for a Saturday open offensive affair. Damian the evening to six. teams in the OHL. Going into them, scoring the game-tying game. In each case, the Whalers Surma gave the Whalers a 4*3 Kurka also had two goals, the game, the Sting had been 7- goal with 4:11 left in regulation, came out double-winners. lead at 1:26 of the period, but the James Ramsay hfad a goal, 2-1 in their past 10 matches. then getting the game-winner Last Saturday in Plymouth, 'Hounds Smith re-tied it at 3:53. Shaun Fisher had three assists, from Nate Kiser 3:0.1 into over their victim was the Guelph Tomas Kurka then recaptured Nistas had two assists, and Whalers win a pair time to claim a 7-6 victory over Storm, whom they thumped 8-4. the lead for Plymouth with an Weiss, Cole Jarrett, Eric Gooldy Playing in front of a crowd of the Greyhounds. and Kiser had one assist apiece. Friday's game against the unassisted goal at 9:28. Zepp made 33 saves in goal for 3,613 Friday in Sault Ste. Marie, For the second time in three Greyhounds was a key one. Ply But the action wasn't over yet, Plymouth. home of the West Division-lead* weeks, the Whaiers had to travel mouth twice had to battle back Sault Ste, Marie scored twice in mm foa nonaltv /*> •« /rum page ti l .>Wisa^ig&iJiE98fraiia%!qa» fight, his father said. They don't want to be remem With the regular season over bered for the handshake inci early, state tournament play dent. They don't want that to be should be scrapped as well, Turn their legacy. They want to make added. amends and show the communi t "It definitely hurts the chances ty they can be good citizens," of going very far," he said. "I Churchill athletic director think everybody's kind of upset Marc Hage said regular season over this." suspension was "a very difficult Churchill coach Jeff Hatley decision, something we did not met with school administrators take lightly. Monday and his team on "I think the kids and most of Wednesday for practice. the parents have responded "The tone is that they're admirably," Hage added. remorseful for what they did," "They're trying to put this thing said the eighth-year coach. behind them and put themselves "They've been cited for good in the best possible light so they sportsmanship and good play the have an opportunity to compete last two years at the MHSAA in the state tournament." level, r+ . Staff writer Matt Jachman J contributed to this story. ',;'•/£• ~^T '< '•* LAW OFFICES OF DOZTER A HAFEN NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Raymond It Patton Y The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, FKBRL'AHY 10, 2000 (IW)C* ^^••i^.n. i^tilMi ^«»11 East Kentwood No. 1 at SC BYBRAD&MONS SPORTS WRITES bemon«Qoe.homecotnin.net Livonia Franklin and Livonia SU« Ladywood made strong runs Sat , ta*mu^Aom«i»Munei • ed to Saginaw Valbtr I urday in the 27th annual School- Livcmia FjrMttkI|tt: High caught 9wfiMM-r'" craft College Volleyball Invita B9nW acrifcr kyndsay Sopko at the Grand Sepnar J tional. win hay* a new 2ip eo The streak i- ;.?! the fine -a.-a-' lOuiiN i ()« hoV k.-i.111 nbiit i.;io. ,:.':n»- ! "•;iv. Rocks block Stevenson -(•rye reception and seven ol" nine settci Mi/lis:>a fiii'k-T.iV. o,'i 1 A. iiv .lit !i S,ii..-:i: sla\.ed nolitrat - >ervi,ng: Rachel Brum let t. three a-si.nl s '„ -les.-n. : i I.: I -' •:. i n hi. t\ 0 • • ,-0 .'I, 'i;<: WI.AA'V. ltll',,1 15-4, let- aces (seven of nine M-rvmgo and. I'mli- .at.i.'-.. 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It'll be performed Mon Chevy Chase stars in "Snow day al the Oakland Community Col Day" a family comedy opening lege Farmington Hills campus. today at metro Detroit movie the The impetus for Fleischer to direct aters, the play came while she was eating breakfast one morning. SATURDAY "When I can watch Bob Dole talking about erectile dysfunction on a morn ing talk show, that put it in perspet- ^1=,^ ^ live," she said, J0^^!^ tive presents "The " T h i s n I a v' o i v p s Va^ilnii i»lOf"*OiOgu£.V women the per mission to talk WHEW; 7:30 p.re, and say, and to say Monday. Feb. 14. diffuses the dan- WHERE: Sroitn getv"' Theatre. OaKland The danger is Community College, wore wt Joaw arontzAm real. Every two Orchard Ridge Cam- Process of discovery: Director Henry Woronicz (left) consults with Robin Lewis and Ray minutes, a woman PUS> 27055 Orchard Chapman during rehearsals of "All My Sons," is raped some- Lake. FarmuigTon IIPV»O*-O \r\ AmA^i^a MIHi. More than 500,000 TICKETS: $20 gen- women are raped era! admission, S10 ARTHUR MILLERS in the United student (with iD> States each vear rrtay be purchased at according to'the the door Groups U.S. Department «r.e*e' man.10™* of Justice. prepay by cairing the But for Fleisch- OCC Womencenter at Robert Jones, host ofWDETs T A OCT (248) 471-7602 or "Blues from the Lowlands," er, it goes beyond uD-Mercy Women'* brings a sampling of blues gui- statistics. "In my Studies Program st. 20 years of teach ;3i3; 9936172. tarMnd UQcaUi&Ji&uy Jford ing, there has Museum in Dearborn at 1 p.m. never been a year that I haven't hady and 3 p.m. Call (313) 27U1620 L.2 vjji student tejl me about an experience for more information. with rape,"she said. CALL TO M.O'R AL'RES PON SI B I I I T Y When she heard about V-Da>\ Fleis SUNDAY BY FRANK PROVENZANO factory/and was responsible for cher knew it was time to act. V-Day is a 8TAW wurmn approving defective material, campaign to end sexual violence which f^>rov««aiutoeoe.hoiD«comm.net WHAT: "AH My Sons,' a tnree-act play by Arthur Miller. resulting in the crash of 21 planes. began in New York in 1998 with a pro duction of the series of composite inter week before the opening, and WHEN: Througn Sunday, March 5. But Keller isn't taking responsi the cast of "All My Sons" waa bility. He denies any involvement, views featuring such notable stars as Previews 8 p.m Thursday-Fnday, Glenn Close, Winbna Ryder and Calista A going through rehearsals Feb. 10.11: Qgens - 6 p.m. Saturday, standing by as a foreman at the with workman-like efficiency, much Feb. 12, Pec romance limes vary; plant is convicted of the crime. Flockhart. like the dogged style of Arthur this week, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sun Meanwhile, guiltrridden and tor Fleischer sought assistance from Miller's first-acclaimed play set in day, Feb. 13; 2 p.m ana 8 p.m. tured, the father ponders what Arlene Frank, program coordinator of World War Il-era America. Wednesday. f^D.. 16; 8 pm Thurs remains steadfast in bis life — his the Womencenter at OCC. Together, the While Miller's later work, "Death day-Friday, Fei;>. .17-18; 2 p.m, and 8 surviving son. He observes; "When two pushed to bring the V-Day,.initia The Livonia Symphony Orches of a Salesman,'' offered an opus p.m. Saturday. Feb. 1,9. you get older, you want to feel like tive to their campuses, More than 300 tra presents a chamber concert about the disintegrating soul of WHERE: Meadow Brook Theatre. you're accomplishing something. colleges nationwide have pledged to do America, "All My Sons" is a winding Wilson Hall, Oakland University, Well, I've accomplished my son." the same this Valentine's Day featuring romantic music for Rochester Hills Valentine's Day, 3 p.m. at the sonata that pulls at the heart* The dramatic question, of course, Locally: the program will benefit strings that tie together the dys TICKET*: $19.50 $35. Call >?48 is what is exacted when people fail three organization* fighting violence Livonia Civic Center Library 377-3300, or I 248) 370-3316. against women: HAVEN in Pontiac, Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile functional union of famine*. to live up to their moral responsi The play is currently in preview bility? and the Detroit-based Women Alive Road, east ofFarmington Road. performances at Meadow Brook and Alternatives for Girls, Tickets $10, call (734) 464-2741 Theatre with opening night on Sat appropriate emotional tenor of the Timeless tale Frank said that even when she or (248) 645-6666. Redford Civic urday and a three-week run ahead. multi-layered play. Millej has created plenty of pas approached her campus about the per Symphony Orchestra is also pre In the ground-level rehearsal Basically, the story'involves a sages about generational differ formance, she felt it necessary to offer senting a concert 3 p. m. at space next to the Meadow Brook father whose son, a pilot, was ences, and offers a: psychological reassurance this was not some sort of Hilbert Junior High School, stage, tbe actors with the guidance apparently killed in action. The portrait dissecting why people do clandestine, naughty production 26400 Puritan, east oflnkster of Director Henry Woronicz sorted father, Joe Keller (Dennis Robert not take responsibility for their "It is very powerful," she sajd. "It's a Road. through linen as they looked for the son), operates an airplane-parts Please CLASSIC, E2 chance for women to talk about things we don't often get to hear." *—• Tlera .«*e WORD, E2' FAMILY EVENT Rolling Stones fan will premiere his tribute to band m grEPHAOTE ANGtLYN CASOLA song, playing off Benny's lyrics That song m*rr wurtR can be heard live at Livonia Mall as a high WHAT: Rockin' family •c*sol«*o«.bo*i«co«t*).D«t light of the "Rockin' Family Valentines- va»«nttoes When it comes to Rolling Stones fans, no extravaganza 4-8 p.m.'Saturday, Feb, 12 I: 4« p.m. SMuf- one is more dedicated than Bob Hams, The mall is showing Harris' extensive col d«y, Feb. 12 The 69*yesr-old Livonia resident takes lection of candid photographs with celebri pride in his long history working in the ties, including the famed Stones photo WWH; Livonia Mall. music business, and it was that career When Bobbi Gelman, promotions coordi 29514 $*v*r^ MI4« ftoatf, • which led him to a chance meeting with the nator at Livonia Mall, heard Harris' story. Livonia Wgendary rock bund while on their firsi, she decided to show his souvenirs and c"»> MM1t«fc«t fttMK *Star$ on IrMWT let,"featuring Olympic U.S. tour in 1964. ple the event with other family activities nelnmn said she's sure the crowd espe Bab Harris the V-WordI frontpage El Classic from page El And it also brings to light how • TIM cast Includes former Attic Theater artistic actions. across as a conciliator, meeting Better yet, call them a family. tew gain* there have been in Most striking, however, is that the actors halfway. "The play is about family women's rights when violence is director Uvfola Moyar and Plymouth rtaldsnt "All My Sons" is JLS contemporary Arms folded, and reading the dynamics," said Woronicz. There still allowed to occur with such CMJIIIanCatofif a fonfMr mofiioor of tft# Royal and relevant as the days when it script as the actors rehearse, are great, dark secrets in some Arming frequency, noted was written. Woroaie* ian't quick to interrupt. families. Back in the 1940», "Any play about personal and He takes a moment to crouch when a mother and father said ^^Doea it really matter that we social responsibility is timeless," next to Robin Lewis of Livonia, they didn't talk about some oifr elect women to offices when said Woronicz. "And with Miller, who portrays Ann Deever, and things", well, they didn't talk wy-can't prevent this from hap- In "Floods West Bloomfield audience members. the drama is rooted in family prods her to "find something" in about it." fteting?," Frank asked, "Do we actress Shirley Benyas iipper- "Your responses may end up on dynamics. We all have to deal her character. He assures Ray It's Woronicz's task to meld the ijNtjtly have power?" senates an elderly woman recall stage," said Fleischer, . wtth that.* Chapman, who plays Chris various strands of the Cast into a < Jsnsler wrote her play (which ing- why she closed herself off The cast includes former Attic In many ways, Miller reminds Keller, to pursue the current quilt. itaodom House published in "down-there* after her date Theater artistic director Lavinia audiences that personal respon path of emotional intensity. And With an extensive career per ££98) based on interviews with scorned her for her sudden Moyer and Plymouth resident sibility isn't merely political then, he persuades Robertson to forming Shakespeare, Ibsen and \f«rnen on topics ranging from arousal. Gillian Eaton, a former member rhetoric, or something that experiment a little more with his Chekov, he knows something ^musing euphemisms to There are plenty of light- of the Royal Shakespeare Com changes with social fads. character (Joe Keller). about the classics. And ultimate aftpalling atrocities, The play hearted bits, too, such as when pany, and several theater stu On the 40th anniversary of the "I don't have everything fig ly, "All My Sons," which intro after-nates between wildly funny hypothetical questions are dents. play in 1987, The New York ured out before hand," said duces Miller's resonant moral afcd sadly compelling — some- posed: ."If your vagina got "There's a. line in the mono Times critic Frank Rich noted Woronicz, former artistic director tone, is a classic, from its dra t^aes within the same interview. dressed, what would it wear?" logues that says, To make them the timeless relevance of the' of the Oregon Shakespeare Festi matic construction to the univer r f7fAy Vagina Was My Village," and "What would it say?" visible so they Gannot be ravaged play: "In an America rocked by val, who marks his first time sal theme in the tradition of nftgounts a Bosnian refugee's The audience will have the in the dark without great conse inside traders on Wall Street, either acting or directing a Greek tragedy. eriflling tale of the horrors she opportunity to answer • many't)f quence,' * Fleischer said. "That's ethically blind managers in the Miller play. As with all classic stories, the endured at the hands of soldiers. Ensler's questions prior to the why it's important to talk. There space program and shredded 'But I do know the story, and key to making the play appeal Fleischer plans to use two sepa show. Several booths will be set doesn't need to be shame. Shame documents in the National Secu theater is all about collaborating ing is to shape it for the sensibil rate voices to intensify this up outside the auditorium with happens when there are secrets!" rity Council, no one can doubt on telling a story." ities of a contemporary audience piece. students taking responses from the continued pertinence of'All With a long list of impressive My Sons.'" Family dynamics acting credits, including appear The cast stepped lightly ances on TVs "Seinfeld," "Law & Conciliator in jeans around props and maskinjj-tape Order," and "Ally McBeal," and in Woronicz has a light, yet firm markings on the floor that "Primary Colors" and "Living Fan from page El directorial touch. His style is to approximates the location of the Out Loud," Woronicz certainly "create an atmosphere where set. '• • • knows what makes a story to toe that - since they are the •'It's got a good beat and Miami. It could be heard as actors can make choices" about They ran their lines. They appealing. number one group and we've got far away as the Netherlands, he what motivates a character. laughed. They argued. They And ultimately, one worth the number one hockey team, to ft. My grandkids love added, Dressed in faded denim jeans pointed fingers. Call them unrea remembering. •let's atop by and get some Red it. I've got one that just "It's got a good beat to it," said with a neatly trimmed beard and sonable people bound together .Wings hats? for thpm ' We took Harris. "My grandkids love it. a soft, reassuring voice, he comes for apparent random reasons. them to the hotel and I said (to gets up and starts I've got one that just gets up and Mick Jagger), 'I want to present dancing.' starts dancing." this to you from one champ to And that's what's most impor another.' He out the hat on and Bob Harris tant to Harris. He said if the was jumping up and down. 1 Rolling Stones fan song does well and becomes pop loved doing that. It was Tony's ular, he'll be happy. But if not, at s out idea." least it's something his family Since then, Harris has gar will always have to treasure. nered attention from Detroit al sports radio station has picked "It's only rock 'n' roll," but Bob newspapers and by ABC's "Good up the song and played it in Harris likes it. Morning America," and a nation- cities like Boston, San Francisco a new arena BY STEVE KOWALSKI their Stars On Ice visit. lose a step as she grew, Lipinski STAFF WHITES "I just take it one step at a laughs at the suggestion. akowaUkidoe .horn ecomm. net time," said Lipinski, 17, about "At the Olympics I weighed 98 her acting career. She made her pounds," she said. "Now I weigh Tara Lipinski, who won ah TV debut on CBS' "Touched by Olympic gold 95 and I'm two inches taller" an Angel," and has a future com That she has lived in the two medal jn mitment With Nickelodeon. "I women's figure states that have produced the HICP hnth (ftkfltinp and acting). I rt *»+ ¥l* **.*-*•-» Cf nitli'itt »• | «-i An A *Vi n > skating two They're similar in some ways. ons is a bit ironic. The Dallas years ago, dab^ Acting is new and kind of excit bles in acting Stars won last year's National ing because I haven't tried it Hockey League championship when not busy before." with school or following two straight titles by traveling With Lipinski lives in Sugar Land, the Detroit Red Wings. the "Stars On Texas where she is a senior in She has one allegiance, she Ice" profes high school, but considers said, and not because the inter sional tour Detroit, and Bloomfield Hills in view was taking place in Detroit. Tare UptntkJ particular, her "second home." stopping at "The Red Wings, for sure," she She trained as an amateur for The Palace of said. Auburn Hills on Saturday. several years at the Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield Hills. Though she trie* to Irtul a typ Her acting career includes an ical high school existence, appearance on "The Young And Lipinski said her gold medal is kept in a "safe spot at home." demands on her time make it The Restless," where she plays impossible. The Stars on Ice the role of a nice girl, a friend of Photographs of her wearing it one of the show's young stars. are rare. Tour, for example, will prevent What else would you expect? "I don't wear it around my her from attending her senior An American, ami worldwide neck much," she said, laughing. prom. audience for that matter, just "You wake up every manning "I've made so many great couldn't get used to the sweet wanting to win gold and one day friends (on the tour)," she said. heart of the 1998 Winter you do. You feel lucky and grate* "We have fun on the road all the Olympics playing a villain. ful for all the hard work it took time." Lipinski flashed her winning getting there. 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George realizes he and Lennie ington and Orchard Lake roads. Lennie, played superbly by Snideman, as Candy? who has will never have that little place Tickets $12, call {248) 553 2955. John Boufford, is huge man- lost a hand in an accident and of their own Lennie never meant child. Possessed of strength Connolly, a black man who lives ho harm. BY ROBERT WEIBEL beyond his understanding, he by himself in the stable/create With a flawed love, George, SPECIAL WRITER can outwork any three men. He exceptionally good characters. ends their mutual misery the John Steinbeck's classic moral loves to pet soft things like a Mike Carraway, the boss, looks only way he knows how. The real ity tale, "Of Mice and Men" is set mouse, a rabbit, a puppy He is so terrific, but needs to be more harm, perhaps, was the way in the Salinas River valley of strong, he can and does on With America Detroit History Museum on can the experience the artistic On the next edition of Detroit c.i It represents a significant d ' All of the abtive. BACKSTAQE being pelted by Woodward Avenue tells the story component of the "When the Public TVs' BACKSTAGE PASS. collaboration between two wor- I think you know the answer PASS O •• r>i*T*rt V* • \F ••»•»*••» i*v A T*** ^i»> A w\ nnnqn rv«4 t^*"'f* rrri rVt c_:,.;* >t ; „" ~..v. :u;* TU- ...,_I.-. _:_:„„ "r.in „ „, tJ-.'^J^.. CW. 1 O • V,,. ,.,.1^,,,--,1 ; rt,.»,• r,t;,,rt.. ,,U,,.,..^,,.1-K , Vrrn'v*. 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HL^WIHV couple of quick ages, it makes a strong case Why is "When the Spirit ^HF^pvl questions in the about the dominant influence of With each piece reflecting the Moves: African American Dance ^^f^ and per- African dance in the shaping of history of African dance. in History and Art" such an ^^^m ^H forming American cultural identity. Par In the words of exhibit curator ^•^•^•-—•^•** egory. ticularly fascinating is a demon •Dr. Samella Lewis. "The art appealing exhibition? ANN .])' Which of responds to cultural impulses a> It celebrates a form of DEUSl stration of how the melding of _ the following features in African and Euro and historical realities, African expression that has had tremen dance crazes pean line dancing formed the American dance gave meaning dous impact on.American cul received their creative spirit roots of the "called"* American and beauty to its people. The ture. from African American dance:' square dance tradition. strength and appeal of this b i It exposes the works of some a) The Slow Drag "Spirit Moves" dance tradition was so great that great artists to a broad audience, b) The Charleston it also shaped and impacted both at the museums and to ci The Twist Doh-see-doh down the road a White dance and culture." viewers -of BACKSTAGE PASS d) All of the above piece to'the Charles H. Wrighl 2'i Which of the following Museum of African American Detroit urea cultural institutions WicjfrrVf-ij- r\r> R^ttt W«T*nin J* rv^ VYtU DINNEB is presenting the exhibit: w •?••?*. "When the Spirit Moves: WAYNE STATE African American Dance in His- UNiVERSITy torv and Art?" ^ WW EVERY a ' The Charles H: Wright MIKIIt. 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(313)577-4273 p.m. WednesdayS'Thursdays, 8:30 (313)576-5111 WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR p.m. Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 BILL OAFF QUINTET: 8 p.m. DANCERS:7:30 p.m, Saturday, Feb, p.m. Saturdays, and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Edison's, 12, at the Italian American Cultural Sundays, at the Century Theatre, Birmingham, (248)'645-2150 Center, Warren. $7. (810) 573 Detroit.. $24.50-134.50. (313) 963 OEM JAZZ TRIO: Performs 7-11 4993 9800/(248) 645-6666 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at the MEADOW BROOK THEATRE: All Century Club Restaurant, 333 COMEDY My Sons," opens Wednesday, Feb. Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) 963- 9, continues to Sunday. March 5. 9800 ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB: Danny at tne theater, Rochester. $24-$35, RICH K. TRIO: 8 p.m, Fridays- Gray with Bill Bushart & Dee (248) 377-3300 ' Saturdays, at Big Fish, 700 Town Profitt, 9:30 p.m, Friday-Saturday, Center Dr., Dearborn, (313). 336- Feb, 11-12,, Commerce Township, COLLE (i E 6350 (248) 6244050 MATT MICHAELS TRIO: With vocal JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT EMU THEATRE: "Dames at Sea,' 8 PAISANO'S: Mary Ellen Hooper p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 1112 ist Barbara Ware 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Feb, 10-13; '. and.Thursday. Feb. 10, at the Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Ron's Fireside fnn, Garden City. $5 cover. Jackson Perdu Thursday-Sunday. • -.. Sponberg Theatre on campus. Reservations recommended for the Feb. 17-20, Victoria Jackson Ypsilanti, $8 Thursdays, $13 Jazz Room. (734) 762-7756 Friday-Sunday, Feb, 25 27, at the '••Fridays-Saturdays, $11 Sunday. STRAIGHT AHEAD: 7 p.m. club, Dearborn. (313) 584-8885 (.734)487-1221 Thursday, Feb. 10, in Kresge Hall SECOND CITY: "Paradigm Lost" 8 HFCC; 'Bachelors," 8 p.m. at Madonna University, LivOnia. p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; additional Wednesday-Friday..Feb. 16 18, and Free. (734) 432-5541 shows 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday , /.pirn. Saturday, Feb. 19, in the Starry, Starry Ice: Target Stars on Ice presents professional skaters Xfront JANET TENAJ TRIO: 8:30 p.m. at 10:30 p.m. The 10:30 p.m. MacKenzie Fine Arts Center Adray row, left to right) Jenni Meno, Kristi Yamaguchi, Renee Roca, Scott Hamil Saturday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. shows, and 8 p.m. shows Auditorium on campus. Dearborn. ton, Tara Lipinski, Ilia Kulik, Ekaterina Gordeeva, (back row, left to right) 25, at Tom's Oyster Bar, Wednesday-Thursday: and Sunday. $15. (313) 526-3278 or e-mail to Todd Sand, Steven Cousins, Lu Chen, Gorsha Sur, Elena Bechke, Denis Southfield. are followed by an improv set at no [email protected] Petrov and Kurt Browning, 8 p.m: Saturday, Feb. 12, at The Palace of ED WELLS: The pianist performs additional cost. $10, Wednesday- U-D THEATRE COMPANY: "The Auburn Hills. Tickets $35-$60 on sale at The Palace Box Office and all 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Thursday, and Sunday; $17,50 Dumb Waiter and More." Feb. 11 Ticketmaster outlets. Call (248) 645666b or buy online at www,tickeima$- Century Club Restaurant, 333 . Friday, $19.50 on Saturday. (313) 27, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and ter.com. Group tickets available by calling (248) 371-2055. Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) 963 965-2222, (248) 645-6666 or 2 p.m. Sunday, in the OnStage 9800 online at www.ticketmaster.com Theatre on the University of Detroit PAMELA WISE A THE AFRO-CUBAN campus. $10. $2 discount tor, AU5TARS: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb, seniors/students with ID, (313) SPECIAL EVENTS Club. Farmington Hills. $40, (7341 block east of Lahser. Be prepared LIVE 2612202/(248) 489-3412 to sing a song of your choice.. Call 11, at Edison's, Birmingham. (248) ' 993-1130 BARBIE DOLL SHOW: 11 a m to 4 MUSIC Ralph Rosati, (24S) GG9-0436 for 645 2150 ^•^—•ll^——^J^^MJM—^ WSUHILBERRY:>Breaking the p.m. Sunday. Feb. 13. at the information, ALBERTA ADAMS: 7 p.m,- Friday- Code" opens Thursday. Feb, 11. at Plymouth Cultural Center. $5. $2 CLASSICAL DESTINATION EARTH LLC; An inde W ORLP Saturday,- Feb. 18-19. Fox and the.theater. Detroit. $11-518. ages 4-12. (734) 455-2110 BRUNCH WITH BACH: Guitarist pendent production company is MUS I C Hounds, Bloomfield Hills. Free. All (313) 577-2972 EROTIC MUSIC AND POETRY Javier Calderon performs works by seeking extras for the science fie- ages. (248) 644-4800, FESTIVAL: The 13th annual festival, BLACKTHORN: 9:30 p.m.' Friday- Fednco Moreno-Torroba. Issac tton film "Nobody Knows." Filming LORI AMEY: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb, 11, COMMUNITY includes performances by N2 Saturday. Feb. 11-12, at John Albeniz and Manuel Ponce 11:30 will take place in Detroit and sur- EspreLi-o Royale. Ann Arbor. (.734: THEATER Submission, Radium, and more, Cowley & Sons Irish Tavern, a.m. Sunday. Feb. 13. at the i rounding cities in late February and 662-2770; 7-9 p.m, Friday. Feb. 18, Poetry readings by Ci'ndi St. Farmington. (248) 474-S941' (Irish) FARMINGTON PLAYERS: Perform Detroit Institute of Arts. $22, $11 ! early March. The film-is about a Borders Books and Music. Ann Germain, Jimmy Doom. P.D. Harris, TRIAKEL:'8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and children under age 12, $5 stairwell | man from the year 2039 who Arbor. (734) 668-7652; 10 p.m. Hn.. M^M.M^ r*.**4 W.AP,. 7 *-' m at Th«» Ark Ann Arbor. $13 50. r ru e Men" 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. viuiu itiuu.^o, u. ,^< IIIWIV. , ^ aeaiHig. \ou| oo^tuuj I appears in lexas on tne day or tne S?t'_! C*? , eh 19. Cnf***' F^^n*»r\, Saturday. Feb, 12, The Holbrook | (734) 763-TKTStSwedfSh folk trio) Feb.'11.-12 and 18-19. Thursday- DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: j Kennedy assassination, Nov. 22. Royal Oak. (248) 543-6653: 8 p.m.- Cafe. Tickets a^e $8 advance. 18 | BENNY CRUZ Y LA BEUNA VIDA: 3 Saturday,'Feb. 24-26, and 2 p.m. Features the Suite from Strausss 1963. He is able to prevent the Friday. March 3. Borders Books and over welcome, (313) 438-1771 ! p.m, Sunday. Feb. 13, at the Sunday. Feb, 13 ajid 20, at the opera "Der Rosenkavaiier" and murder of the president and as a and Music. Novi, (248) 3470780 or hitp:// members, tripod.com I Southfield Centre for the Arts. $8. Farmington Players Barn. German pianist Christian result, history changes in surpris; MARC ANTHONY: 7:30 p.m. /-erotfcpoetry. Zachanas, 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. (248) 424-9022 (Latin) Wednesday. Feb. 16. State Farmington and Orchard Lake ingly different ways. For more infor ' -t'M ii >' FOUR FRESHMEN/ROCHESTER roads. $12.(248)553-2955 Friday, Feb. 11, 8:30 p.m. mation, call Nicole Sylvester (248) Theatre. Detroit. All ages. Ticket SYMPHONY: Greater Orion MT. ZtON THEATRE: "The Celestial Saturday, Feb. 12, and 3 p.m. 980-8504 FOLK/BLUEOBASS price to be announced. Performing Arts Council presents • Sunday, Feb. 13, at Orchestra Hall, FIONA APPLE: 7:30 p.m. showtime Helix and Other One^Act Plays," 8 ERIC ANDERSEN: 8 p.m.Ihursday, The Foui Freshmen with the Detroit. $14 $50. (313) '576-5111 Friday, March 10, State Tneatre, p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Feb. 1112, CHORAL Feb. 17, .at The Ark. Ann Arbor. Rochester Symphony, 3 p.m. LIVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: •J-J^-^^—^^^^^^^^—HWJJI Detroit. All ages. Ticket price to be at tne fvlt. Zion Center for the «14. (734) 763-TKTS ; Sunday, Feb. 13. Lake Orion "Deja'Vu- I Love You," 3 p.m, CANTATA ACADEMY: 8 p.m announced. (248) 645-6666, Performing Arts, Weterford. S8 JUNIOR BROWN: 8 p.m. Performing Arts Center, Tickets Sunday, Feb. 13, in the Livonia Saturday,. Feb. 26, at the Southfield APPOU.0 FOUR FORTY: 8pm advance, $10 at door. $7 stu Wednesday, Feb. 16. at The Ark, $14, (248» 693-5436 Civic Center Library Auditorium. Centre for the Arts. $15, $12 Monday, Feb, 28. St. Andrews Hall, dents/seniors/groups of 20 or Ann Arbor. $22.50. (734) 763 VEGAS & VETTE EXTRAVAGANZA: 32777 Five Mile, east of seniors/students, (248) 358-9868 Detroit, All ages. $8.50 more. (248) 673-5432 TKTS 7 p.m: to'l a.m. Saturday, Feb, 12, Farmington. $10. (734) 421- ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC advance/$10 day of show. (248) PLOWSHARES THEATRE COMPANY: UMEUTERS: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, at Burton Manor. Livonia. $160 per 1111/(734)464-2741 CHAMBER CHOIR: 8 p.m. Sunday, "A Soldier's Play continues through Feb. 13, at The Ark, Arw^rtoor. 645-6666. couple, includes buffet dinner. ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER: The violin Feb. 13, at St. Francis of Assist ASTRAL PROJECT: 8:30 and 11 Sunday. Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. $17 50. (734) 763-TKTS.. (810) 227-5086 • ist performs a recital. 8 p.m. Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, $25. ' Thursdays-Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 MOXY FRUVOUS: The alternative p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 17-18, Saturday/ Feb. 12. in Hill $10 students. (734) 764- p.m. Saturdays, and 6 p.m. folk artists from Canada.pwform Bird of Paradise;, Ann Arbor. $15 Auditorium. Ann Arbor. $20-$55, 2538/(800) 221-1229 Sundays, at Detroit s Holistic FAMILY 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the advance. (734) 662-8310. (734) 764-2538/(800) 2211229 GOSPELFEST CHOIR: Jons the Development Center. $15-$ 18. EVENTS Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, $24, ANTHONY B: 9 p.m. Saturday. Feb MURRAY PERAHIA: Performs an University of Michigan Symphony 12, Majestic Theatre, Detroit, $15 (313) 872-0279 THE PHOENIX ENSEMBLE: Join the $19. (734) 763TKTS/(248) 645- all-Bach program 8 p.m. Band in a concert 4 p.m. Sunday, PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD: Gemini brothers for a magical, 6666 advance. 18 and over. (313) 833 Wednesday, Feb. 16. at Hill Feb. 13, at Hill Auditorium, Ann "Oliver," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, musical concert for children and RFD BOYS: Friday, Feb. 18, at The 9700 (roots reggae). Auditorium. Ann Arbor. $l&455. Arbor, Free. (734) 764-5588 Feb. 18-19, 25-26.and March 3-4, the whole family 3 p.m. Sunday. Ark, Ann Arbor. (734) 763-TKTS JOHNNIE BASSETT AND THE BLUES (734) 764-2538/(800) 221-1229 MEASURE FOR MEASURE: and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Feb. 20, includes an instrument INSURGENTS: 10 p.m. Thursdays; PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY Presents a concert 7;30 p.m, Water Tower Theatre, Nbrthviile. petting zoo in the lobby beginning Music Menu. Detroit. (313).964- ORCHESTRA: •"All That Jazz" tea Sunday,, Feb. 13 at First United POETRY/ $12, $8 students. (248) 349-7110 at 2 p.m.,-at the Michigan Theater, 6368 tures drummer Pete Siers, 8 p.m, Methodist Church, Plymouth. $8, SPOKEN WORD TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS: "A Ann Arbor. $15,.$10 students/chil SLACK OCEAN DROWNING: Saturday, Feb. 19. at Our Lady of $5 students/seniors, and will be Chorus One/8 p,m. Friday- dren. (734) 763-8587/(248) 645- DETROIT INSTITUTE Or*ffTS; Featuring Dead By 28 and Good Counsel Church, Plymouth. available at the door 30 minutes Saturday, Feb. 1&-19 and 25-26 6666 Poetry reading features the works Degenerative Velocity, 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 and $12, $10 seniors/college stu before the concert, For advanced of Ulysses, Annodal. Boogie, Khary Saturday. Feb. 26. The Shelter, dents, free for students through ticket sales or more information Kimanl Turner and Malik, 2 p.m. 27, at Scottish Rite Cathedral Jg E NE FITS Detroit. All ages. $7, (248) 645- Theatre in Masonic Temple, grade 12.(734)451-2112 about this concert or other con Sunday. Feb. 13, with sign-lan 6666. •»•—I—J—WP»^ certs in the Noteworthy Concert Detroit. (313) 535-8962. . GREYHOUND CONCERT: Flutist REDFORD CIVIC SYMPHONY: 3 guage interpretation, at the muse BLACK SHEEP: Featuring Das Efv p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at Hilbert Series, call (734).453-5280 ROS£OALE COMMUNITY P1AYERS: Natasha Harhdld; Donna KalHe, um, Detroit. Free with museum Mountain Climbaz. 8 p.m. Thursday Junior High School. Redford. Free. PARADE OF HARMONY: Features Agatha Christie's 'Unexpected a Madonna University music admission. (313) 833-7900 Feb. 24, St. Andrews Hall. Detroit one. of the Barbershop Harmony Quest," continues 8 p.m. Friday- professor; Benj amin Hayes POETRY SOCIETY DP MlCHlOAN: All ages. $15 advance/ $18 day of Society's top-ranking quartets 8 Saturday.Feb. il-12; Feb, i8>19; (French horn), and Evola Music Workshop for poets looking for show. (248) 645*666. POPS/SWING p.m. Friday. Feb. 18 and 7:30 p.m. l i i 1 1 more members, 2-4 p.m. third and 2 p.m, Sunday. Feb 13 at the teachers Cathy Feldman (flute) •' !,».' . i 'i i . ".' ,"i' ,ii„., , i„'.i ; !,' BLUE FLOYD: With members of Saturday, Feb. 19 at. Clarenceville Upstage" Theatre, 21728 Grand and her father, Irving will per MUSICAL REUNION: Tom Saunders Tuesday of month, in the Jenkins Gov't Mule and Black Crowes. 8 High School's Schmidt Auditorium River, 1/2 block east of-Lahser.. form a concert of classical music Surfside Six and E/ic Mannering's. rooms on the third floor of the p.m. Tuesday, Feb, 15, Majestic m Livonia. Tickets $13 for Friday's Tickets $10, discounts for seniors Imperial Jazz Band, 2-6 p.m., . Livonia Civic Center Library. (734) Theatre. Detroit, $20 advance, to benefit TL€ Greyhound performance, and $15 for and students (313) 537-7716 or Sunday, Feb. 13. at Monaghan K of 762-7586 -. . (313) 8339700 (bluesy Pink Floyd Adoption 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. Saturday's. AH seats reserved. (313) 532-4010. C Ha)l, Livonia. $10 advance; $12 THE WRITER 8 VOKfc,l|e covers). 12, l& Jrtresge; Hail at Madonna (248) 559-7082. at door. (248) 476-2674/(248) Colloquium Poetry SM^tcontlnUNt BLUE RAYS: 9 p.m. Thursday. Feb University, 36600 Schoolcraft at UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 476-8383 with Ken waidnian, HeSg|r> 17, Arbor Brewing Company. Ann YOUTH Levan, Livonia. $5, $3 students. SCHOOL Of MUSIC: The University JIM PAJUVANTES* COMPANY: Matnerne, All H*inj$A||he Plasty Arbor, Free. 21 and over, (734) (734) 766-2248 or e-mail grey- Symphony Orchestra, Ui »ivefsity PRODUCTIONS "Frank Sinatra Tribute." 8:30 p.m. Haiku Band, ar^Cotrver^g^s^^ [email protected]. Chotr and Chamber Choir present 2131393. to midnight, Fridays-Saturdays Liberty R.p. Darjielar, 7 f*». - ,r -' BLUE NOSE: 9 p.m. Friday. Feb. 11 KE1K&M PU?*ET8: Present Father MICHIGAN JEWISH AIDS Verdi's "Requiem," 8 p.m. Tuesday, through February, at Andiamo Italia Wednesday. Feb. 16. at the Scarab Ford Road Bar and Gnii.'westiand. Millennium's Zero Show noon, 2 COALITION: And Affirmations fW). i5, at Hiii•AudiloiiuHi, Arm West, 6676 Telegraph Road at C a^MMSia •asaal •jfBjjajBjfJi The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1.0, 2000 #.* 19 Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eecentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591*7279. Items must include the date, time, venue, admission price and a telephone number. •I CASH MONEY MILLIONAIRES: IMPACT 7: 10 p.m, Friday-Saturday. DAVIO MEAD: 8 p.m Thursday, MOODS FOfi MODERNS: 10 p m OtUPUS: With Psyfunk, 7pm BRITNEY SPEARS: With LFO. Featuring Juvenile, The Hot Boys. Feb. 11-12, 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. Feb. 17, Coffee Beanery, Royal Saturday. Feb. 19, 313,JAC. Friday, Feb. .11, 7th House, BOSSOO, 7:30 pm. Tuesday, March Lil Wayne, B.G.. and The Big 17, Oxford Inn Tavern, Novi. Free Oak. AH ages. Free. upstairs from Jacoby's, Detroit. Pontiac Tickets $10, (g48.i 335- 14, Th« Palace of AiiburM Htlla. Tymefs, Ruff Ryders with Eve.' on Thursday. $5 eover on Friday MELUNCOUN. With Ten Foot Pole, (313) 962-7067 (mod). 3540 • TicKets $34.50. (248) 645-6666 or DMX, Lox ad Drag-On, 7 p.m. and Saturday. 7\ and over. (248) Vision and Oskar, 7 p.m. MOXYFRUVOUS: 7:30 p.m. ORIGINAL BROTHERS AND www,ticket master.com Saturday, Feb. 26, The Palace, 305-5856. Wednesday, April 5, St. Andrews Tuesday, Feb 15, Michigan SISTERS OF LOVE: 9 p m Sunday STARUOMT DRIFTERS: 9 30 p rti Auburn Hilts. (248) 645-6666. THE JAZZ BUTCHER: Featuring Pat Hall, Detroit. $6.50 advance. All Theater, Ann Arbor. Tickets $19, Feb. 27, Arbor Brewing Company, Thursday March 2. Karl's Cabin, COLO BLUE STEEL: Featuring RicK Fish, Max Eider, Kevin Haskins and ages, (248) 645-6666. $24. (248) 645-6666. Ann Arbor. Free. 21 and over. (734) Plymouth. (734) 455-8450. Warner, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Feb. Owne Jones, 9 p.m. Wednesday, MELVINS: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April MORRISSEY: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 213-1393. STEEL PULSE: 9p.m. Sat urday, 19, St. Andrews Hail. Detroit. $12. March 11. Majestic Trieat-'e. 19, Lake Point Yacht Club, Livonia, April 19! Magic Stick, Detroit. 18 Feb. 13. ORIGINAL HITS: 7pm Monday, Alf ages.'(248} 645-6666. Detro.t. 18 arid over $20 aova-'vee Free. (734) 591-1868, and over. $12. (248) 645-6666 or State FeD. 14, Fox and Hounds, PAT METHENY TRIO: With Larry (248) 645-6666 PAULA COLE: 8 p.m. Thursday, (313)833-9700. Theatre. Bioomfield- HiHs. Free, Ali ages. Grenadier and Bill Stewart, 8 p.m! March 23, Clutch Cargo s, Pontiac. JA2ZHEAD: 10 p.m. Sundays, Detroit. Ail 1248) 644 4800. STROKE 9: With Vert it a! Hor,zon. Thursday, March 23, Royal Oak Ail ages. $15 (248) 645-6666. Music Menu, Detroit. [313) 964: ages. (248) ROBERT PENN: 10 p.m. Saturday. Radford. 7:30 p.m Sunday. Feb Music Theatre. $37,50. (248) 645- CRUD: Featuring members'of. 6368. 645-6666. Fed. 12, Memphis Smoke, Royai 27. St. Andrews Hatl Oa*t&\. $10 6666. Sponge and Hoarse, Friday, Feb. THE JAZZ MANDOLIN BAND: MOSS: With Forge and Diety: 9:30 Oak, (248) 543-4300. advarce. Aii ages, :248, 64 5- 11, Litis 21, Hamtramck. Featuring Jamie Masefteld and Jon METHOD MAN AND REDMAN: With p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 23. Blind PERPETUAL HYPE ENGINE: CD 6666 LISA CUNNINGHAM: 9 p.m, Fishman. § p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. The Outsidaz, .7:30 p.m. Friday, Pig, Ann Arbor. $3. (734/996- Release Party with Forge. 500 Ft. THE STILL: 9:30 p.m, Thursday. 1 Thursday, Feb. 10, Oxford Inn 7th House, Pontiac. $15. (248) March 31, State Theatre, Detroit. 8555 or www.biin.dpigrmusic.com of Pipe and Riot m Progress, 8 Feb 10. Kar $ Cab.n. PMnoutn Tavern, Novi. Free Thursday. $5 645-6666. $30 advance, AH ages, (248) '645- STEVE NARDELLA BLUES BAND: 9 p.m. Saturday. Feb-. 26.. Magic Bag, (734) 45^8450. Friday and Saturday performances, JETTISON REO: With Trouser Blue, 6666. p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. Arbor Ferndale. $6. (248) 544-3030, SLIBUMATION: With St rot and 21 and older. (248) 305-5856. 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 313.JAC. METHODS OF MAYHEM: 8 p.m. Brewing Company, Ann Arbor, Free. GRANT LEE PHILUPS: Solo appear RhudaOega, 9:30 p.m. Thursday KARL DENSONS TINY UNIVERSE: upstairs from Jacoby'.s, Detroit. Thursday, April 6, St. Andrews Hall, 21 and over, (734) 213-1393. ance by Grant Lee Buffalo member-, Feb, 24. Blind Pig, Ann Artxx. $4. With Funkteiligence, 8 p.m, (313) 962-7067 (indie rock). Detroit. All ages. $16.50 NEW BOMB TURKS: 9 p.m. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18. 7th (734) 996-8555 or www.blmdp.g- Sunday, Feb, 13, Magic Bag. THE JUDDS: With Jo Dee Messina, advance/$l8 day of show. On sale Saturday, Feb. 19. Magic Stick, House, Pontiac. $10-. At! ages' my4jc.com Ferndale. $10. (248) 544-3030. 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 18- Feb. 19. www.ticketmaster.com or Detroit. 18 and over. $10 advance (248) 335-3540. SUBMACHINE: With The BooMed. 9 DETROIT BLUES PIANO SUMMIT 19, The Palace of Auburn Hills. (248)645-6666. (313) 833-9700. PLANET OF FUN: Thursday p.m. Monday. Feb. 21. Magic III: Featuring Al Hill, Joe Hunter and Tickets on sale for $65, $32.50 METROPOIX: With Cloud Nine and ' KERI NOBLE: 8 p.m. Friday. Feb. Saturday. Feb.10-12. Wagon Wheel SticK, Detroit. $5 advance. 1.8 anc Bob Seeley, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. and $25. Group discount available Liquid 9, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb, 18; 11, Borders Books and Music, Tavern, Lake Orion. (248) 693- over, i313l.83';}-970C io^nki. Auburn Hiils. Free. Aii ages. I248I 19, Scarab Club, Detroit. Free. All tor March 19. Call (24B) 645-6666 Bund Pig, Ann Arbor. $5. (734) • 6789. SUCKER: 10 p".. Suixjay, TKU. 13 335-5013 (acoustic), ages. (313) 831-1250. or (248) 371-2055 for group tick 996-8555 or POWERMAN 5000: With Chevelle. i-Rock,'Detroit. $6. AP ages -,313 DETROIT ROAD RAGE: 9pm ets. www.blindpigmusic.com 881-7625 Or Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12, Village JUST THE SAX: Featuring Paul www.sucKermusic coi' Bar and Grill, Wayne. 1734)729- Taylor. Gerald Albright, Marion SUN MESSENGERS: S.30 p.'rr 2360 (modem rock). Meadows and Kim Waters, 8 p.m. Thursday. March-23,. Karl's- Cat'- DOMESTIC PROBLEMS: With Hello Friday, Feb, 11, Royal Oak Music CLUB CIRCUIT Plymouth. 734,: 455-8450 Dave and Carl Black Fiasco, 8 p.m. Theatre, Royal Oak. $36.50. (248) THE SWEETEST OROP: Feati. ^ ALVIN'S: 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. 18 and older welcome. (313) 832-2355 or Saturday. Feb. 19, Magic Bag. 645-6666. Peter Murphy 6 p.'m. 'Thj'sday', www.atvlns.xtcdm.com March 16. Ci^'ch Ca-gc Pop'.'.;*: Ferndale. (248) 544-3030. K-CI AND JOJO: With Ginuwjne. A.i dgeb 521 t>uvd-.!..e. £23 *vrr DREAM fHEATEH: With Dixie Donell Jones and Ideal, 8 p.m. ARBOR ORtWWG COMPANY: 114 Z, Wa*Mir.g:or. St.. Ann Aitny. Free. 21 3ud Of show 246 645-6666- Dregs, 7:30 p.m. Friday,-Feb. 18. Sunday, Feb, 20. Fox Theatre, older. (734) 213-1393 orwww.artiortyewing.com' TANGERINE TROUSERS: — • State Theatre. Detroit. All ages. Detroit. $3*5 and $27.50. (248) THE ARK: 316 S. Main, Anr Art»r. (734) 763-8587 Sunday. FeD 13 Artjor B-ew.rf, Tickets $2675 advance. (248j 645-666£^_ 1 AHMAMO ITALIA WEST: 6676 Telegraph Road, Bioomfield HtMs. (243) 865-9300, Companv. Zr.r: Arbor. F-pf- 2: ^:---: 645-6666. KINA: 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, The : Friday, Feb. 25. Harpers. Detroit. BEALE STREET BLUES: 8 N. Saginaw Street, Pontiac. :248: 334-7900. over. ,734 212-1393 E TOWN CONCRETE: 7 p.m. Shelter. Detroit. All ages, Free. 248i 645-6666. TELEGRAPH: A"- Ho'^i: P"^f" Tuesday. March. 7, Shelter, Detroit. www.961melt.com BIRD OF PARADISE: 207 S. Ashley Street, Ann Arbor. (734.. 662-8310 THE PRETENDERS: 7:30 or-. arid Ste'ec. T 3'". r:.~" S--^*^•»,-?. $7 advance. All ages. ''248) 645- ,KINSEY REPORT: 10 p.m. Saturday, BUND P10: 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3 in advance. $5 at ttie door 19 and : T-jesaas. Feb. 29, The Stat* Marc- 16 Sh:e tev ^-.-- S^ s. 6666. . Feb. 26, Siskos; Taylor. (313) 278- older. (734) 996-8555 or www.blindpfgmusic.com T neat re. Detroit. A': ages, T:c^f:'' ages 246.' 64>6666. FAT WRECK CHORDS TOUR: With 5340 (blue*funk) BULLFROG BAR AND GR1U-: 15414 Telegraph. Redford. i 313. 533-4477 ' ance to be announced. THE TEMPTATIONS: A :- >r; No Use For A Name, Mad Caddies, KORN; With Staind, 7:30 p.m. PRIME MINISTERS: W tf- C ouC CH^ CARBON: Joseph Campau just north of Caniff in Hamtramck. (313) 366- SD.^ners. S..-aa. Fr-:-' " r... i Fren/al Bomb and Consumed. 4:,30 Monday, ApoJ 3. The Palace of iV.c S:ghts. 9 p.rr.. Sa'u-clay. Fefj 9278 t^e^tre. Det'c.t. Tire:^-;-'- ^ti i- p m.- Saturday, Feb. 12. Clutch Auburn Hills. $29.50. reserved or . 12. Mag'.c Stick-, DetTo" 18 &-". Cargo. Pontiac. $10 advance, $12 general admission. (248j 645- CAVERN CLUB: 210 S. First Street, Ann Arbor. 734; 332-99O0 Q\.er': $7 at door, .313, 8.33 97O0 5V iJu-1 J--*'-.- J: -* 7. -^.:0 .-'. ^ i: ,'r : , day ot show An ages, (313) 961- 6666. CLUTCH CAftaO'S/MtLL STREET: 65 E. Huron. Pontiac. Free hetoie 9 0.<*,-. 21 and PRIME NUMBERS: W 't Parao -re w w «N .t':;»-^t '-': Don't expect 'Scream 3' to measure up to the original In Scream, director Wea • H» proWom is that wtwi the Miter's Wentity is So who is the killer? Gould it Craven was credited with rein possibly be Sidney hereelf, driv venting the horror genre. In finally rsvsaM, you'll say, 'YMi, OK.' en over the edge by the ghost of Scream 3, he seems intent on her mysterious dead mother who reinventing Scream. keep reappearing? Or is it some He doesn't. one out of central casting? Just All the familiar elements are Imagine her surprise when the cide detective to track down the ke«p in mind/as is pointed out in in Scream 3 That cast of sur killer calls her. That sends her killer. the film, trilogies end where they vivors from the first two Scream packing to Hollywood where the Craven lets us know in the begin. outings returns, it has excellent production of Stab 3: Return to first few minutes that this is not The problem is that when the production values and the usual Woodsharo, the mythical reflec going to be an easy ride. Cotton killer's identity is finally quota of shock scenes, although tion of Scream 3, is being filmed. Weaver, Sidney's savior in the revealed, youll say, "Yeah, OK." the gore factor is disturbingly She links up with Dewey Riley, last film and now the host of his low. the Barney Fife-ish cop in the own TV talk show called 100% Indeed, there is a tired feel to This time around the much two pervious Screams, who now Cotton, is quickly dispatched this whole film. Scream shone put-upon Sidney Prescott is is serving as a technical adviser along with his girlfriend. It's with its clever dialogue and the again targeted by a maniac with on Stab 3. Craven's way of saying expect incisive manner in which Craven the pale melting mask and black Dewey had called Sydney the unexpected. He keeps ham set traps for the audience by sec- cloak. Now, however, she lives in when cast members began turn mering that this is the third part ond guessing what we were secluded northern California ing up with multiple puncture of a trilogy and in the final chap thinking, filleting the plot right in front of us and twisting clich where she works for a crisis hot wounds. Sidney and Dewey join ter, anyone can get killed - even es to make them fresh. He left us line. forces with a hard-boiled homi the star. reeling. Here he leaves us yawning. There are far too many jump? starts shocks of someone popping Jusxravms out of the background. People spend an awful lot of time flee No need to 'Scream' again: Left to right, Parker Posey, ing down dark hallways with the Courtney Cox Arquette and David Arquette star in Wes killer steps behind. And as for Craven's third stab at scaring movie audiences in the that-big knife, every time the Dimension Films release. killer raises it it makes a schtving sound that would set Only veteran actor Lance contrived and tired. The lock Wayne and Garth clioolirig. National ARNKMit! m«»tommumiwwi STUAHTymffjC) DOWNTOY0U(Kt3)NV Ileiiriksen, who excels in these picking scene is truly ludicrous,, TrlHU«HCAM (R) NV MjoteArtOiwniW Scream 3 does have its type of films, is short-changed And juat how many times can Showcase dntmas citj.ran cwmif r umwcs #»o T*«J NEnRODAY(l) 4U5W Maple, West ci leieqrapt1 moments. 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Are you rtip to the local scene, Submissions should be less than Sun" reflects that definite sense On "Belfast Blues." Williams into suppcttng Metro area mus«^ four months pustrelease and of self and burst of creativity, turns a simple blues song into Send us a pfioLu uf yOu MEADOW BROOK THEATRE searing family drama FEB 9 THROUGH MAR 5 fwryday d« wH can have Irfe and taitfi coftwqoefKfs >t 4g»tmt The bat Into? of WwW WJ' II, mortfy vfrtovmortk te*r*. apart if* KfHe? and Drfw famtto Fortune arr m*rV lw at k*t, *n • f »4» • m .-•(- + I r*itlf f»i> A, ™*itft^t1 •* r Mrtti'll \/l \'I\ Mil/Jl Br RALPH R. EcffnNAw according to my specifications, Mr. Musters &TAFTWMTO but I'm constantly reminded this r«chtlnaw4o«-hcHiiecoJiun-net >: 37665 Hve Mile Road, southwest corner of Five Mite Road and isn't a good long-term policy. Newburgrn Livonia; (734) 484-3939, fax: (734) 464-7363 One of the things I'm known Mr. Muster's once forgot two Opaii: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for at the Observer Newspaper whole rollup sandwiches. Little Friday; 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, office in Livonia is getting lunch. Armando's has twice filled an Manu: Roll-up sandwichaa, some hot sandwiches such as burgers and It's not exactly a claim to fame, order for two beef enchiladas grilled chicken breast, broaated chicken, ribs, and salads. but 111 take it. with one beef and one chicken What you won't find OA tho menu: Homemade soup.- Ask what the soup It started simply enough a few enchilada. Senate Coney Island of the day is. it changes daily. years ago when I was going to a. gave me five Greek salads with Avorafa hatch pdc#: $5 fast food restaurant to get some out dressing. Cradtt cards accoptad: American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard thing for myself and a couple of Only Steve Shaunessey of Mr. Catering: Sandwich trays, lunches, picnics, and barbecues. Lunch for people asked me to fetch some Muster's has offered to deliver office menu available, thing for thero, too. the food he forgot to provide ini Pretty soon I was collecting tially. That's why we chose to fea menus from nearby restaurants ture his restaurant in our first and taking orders throughout column. the newsroom. It's nice to break bread with a My co-workers have come to group of co-workers and proba depend on me to the extent that bly helps build a spirit of cama they sometimes ask me at 9 a.m. raderie on the staff. where I'm going that day. One I can guarantee that few of us particular co-worker often tries would eat lunch together other to steer me to certain places she wise. I enjoy getting lunch for every prefers and objects strenuously if STAJT raoTO BY TO* HAWLEY I go someplace she hates. one but am constantly reminded Anyway, it has come to my Lunch is here: That's me carrying in lunch for my co that I'm unusual that way. No attention that the things I've workers at the Observer Newspapers office in Livonia. one ever offers to do the job in learned about getting takeout my stead, which is fine but illus lunches for two to 10 people five stops. Among the former are Mr. I usually start taking orders at trates how onerous they consider days a week can benefit others. Muster's, Little Armando's, 11:30 a.m., walking around with the job to be. Far be it for me to withhold use China Inn and David's New York a menu to show people and a ful information. Deli. notepad to write on. They pay me Ralph Echtinaw welcomes The restaurants and takeout Mr. Muster's soup is a big on the spot and usually give your comments and/or ques spots I go to are mostly located favorite in the office. The last enough of a "tip" to subsidize my tions about take-out lunches and time I went there, six people own lunch. dinners. Call him at (734) 953- Within a couple miles of the STATT raOTO BT HATTBXW TATUWiKM. Observer office at Levan and ordered the cream of mushroom. Next 1 phone the orders in. and 2054. Write him at 36251 Schoolcraft. I had 16 orders all together ($58) drive over to pick up the food. Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150. At your service: Steve Shaunessey of Mr. Muster's pre Some of them are once a week and had to enlist a helper to My tendency is to trust the Email him at rechtinawQoe sents a tray ofbroasted chicken, barbecue baby back stops. Others are once in a while carry it back to the office. eateries to provide everything homecomm.net. ribs, potato wedges and garlic sticks. VALENTINES DAY DINNER DESTINATION! We've spared no expense (yours) elegant little restaurant, which • Emily'* - 505 N. Center. extreme attention to detail and soft music in the background," tain of love"? Impossible, said to find the most romantic, fine- he describes as a "chic, upscale, Northville, (248) 349-0505. Cost: service," said owner Jerry says owner and chef Marco owner Luciano Delsignore. The dining spots in town to wine and Left Bank bistro." Appetizers, $7-$18; dinners, $19- Costanza. La Bvstecca specializes Conte. setting is dark and soft-colored woo your favorite Valentine. If the • Cafe Cortina, 30715, W. 10 $35 Dinner hour: Begins 5:30 in Piedmontese beef, considered • MacKinnon'* - 126 E. with cozy booths and a fireplace, atmosphere doesn't seduce you, Mile, Farmington Hills, (248 I p.m. Small and intimate, by many chefs to be the most Main. Northville, (248) 348-1991. • Old Country Buffet — is the food will. All you have to do 474-3033. Cost; About $100, Emily's is in a Victorian-style tender. Cost: $100 for ?wo; Dinner offering a free lunch or dinner to is make reservations quicker excluding wine. Dinner hour: house. There's room for just 50 * Marco'u - 3274$ Grand hour. 5-10 p.m. ? couples who have been 50 year* than a heartbeat. List complied Begins 5 p.m. Good cooking is diners, some of whom will be River, downtown Farmington, For 20 years, the restaurant's or more on Monday, Feb, 14 by staff writer Renee Skoglund like love,.simple yet divine, said lucky enough to sit by the fire- (248) 477-7777. Cost: Entries brick walls, lace-curtains and Bring your marriage license to * 1 • . rri'_ .. _ ...1...... ,u. ~i~„„ m Cafe Son aummv — 844 nUMAII luiiuu, njitw vu-uMiiD h.**w *1F^*97 ninnnr hour; Baffin* 3 Tiffany lamps have, charmed redeem your free meal. You can Penniman, Plymouth, (734) 453- restaurant with his mother, • La Biatecca Italian p.m. Monday-Friday, 4:30 p.m. countless diners. also pose with your loved one for 6260, Cost; Four-course prefixed Rina. Grille - 39405 Plymouth Road, Saturday and Sunday • Fonte D'Amore - 32020 a free photo, which can be picked dinner, $45 per person. Dinner Since 1976, lovers have wined Livonia, (734) 254-0400. Coat: Marco's is small, just 20 tables Plymouth Road, Livonia, (734) up later, hour: Begins 5 p.m. (last reser and dined at Cafe Cortina, espe About $100 for two, excluding for up to 80 lucky diners, "It's a 422-0770, Dinner hour: 4-10 Visit Old Country Buffet in vation 9 p.m.) Ov/ner Greg cially in the fireplace room. "It's wine. 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S^ffffP* /. \ d r. Finance Director Tim McCur- six years and labeled as a waste Council President Pro Tern ley has said the city still has the of money a special election that David <'ox defended a special option not to levy the tax after will cost $30,000. election ;- \\- six years if it. isn't needed. "I have a real problem with "3 think thi •isue needs to In- '' • .1 :'.]!': But Anderson said officials that." ho said, decided on it iv-n merits " he. who oversee the incinerator will Kehrer suggested city officials said. Listen to us: A large crow a attended the West I a rid Cit\ Council meeting Monday night. In the back, offi cers closed the doors tn n halhi'ny croied esti mated h\ a fire marshes! • •••• "'--oa••-^•titmi at ISO (o ^™m 200. . :4¾] Controversy prompts mayor to cancel meeting Mavor Robert Thomas bus canceled a Town Moll Council's decision noi to re;ipi>oint (.'Ink Piitnn.-i ;";. - 9tm*^rnn*^*m^*^oo uvon*o • :H please call: Rich (734) 953-2069 Fax: (734) 953-2232 M-ir-tull. Wl V*»J « i iftliii 7« 1.-7¾ 7 1. mtM.fn^ rmrbi.-4t>-^j>-*iMi¥wmmwUmtommr***^