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VOLUME 33 NUMBER 40 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 92 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS O 1997 HomeTown Communication! Network, Inc. IN THE PAPER $108 million bond issue proposed TODAY A citizens committee came to a Wayne-West The proposed bond issue would pay land school board meeting Monday evening to for repairs, renovations and new con SCHOOLS present a $108 million bond issue proposal, struction at the district's schools, as well as technology investments for each Council race: Six candi which would increase taxes in the school dis school. the proposal. dates for Westland City trict by 4 mills. The target date for the election is New construction is planned at Roo-. Feb. 16. sevelt-McGrath, Taft-Galloway and Council discuss the BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN school district by 4 mills. That would Walker-Winter elementaries as well as STAFF WRITER cost the owner of a $90,000 house an The proposal includes repair and issues./A3 renovation items for all elementary, at Wayne Memorial and John GlenY* Wayne-Westland school officials and extra $180 a year for about 20-22 high schools and at the William D. parents say all the district's 29 build years, according to Patricia Brand, middle and high schools. Ceiling and flooring replacement, Ford Career/Technical Center. ings need repairs' and are considering assistant superintendent for business Mechanical system and electrical asking voters for a $108 million bond services. painting, window and door replace ment, remodeling and reroofing are system upgrades are also part of the issue to make improvements. The 43-member committee, made up proposal, including boiler replacement, A citizens committee came to a of parents from each school in the dis planned for most of district's school COUNTY NEWS buildings. Schools would also be temperature control updates, public Wayne-Westland school board meeting trict, other residents and school district address system and clock repair system Monday evening to present a proposal, staff members, has been working on brought into compliance with the r which would increase taxes in the the proposal for more than a year. Americans With Disabilities Act under Please see BOND, A4 FALL BACK Don't forget to turn your clock Bouncing around BACK one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26 (or before you Family fun: go to bed on Saturday, Oct. 25). A few kids enjoy the dinosaur moon walk outside at Wayne- Westland's YMCA family fun night last Friday, Oct. 17. The festival Fall back: When daylight offered the savings ends Sunday, all dino bounc sounds of ticking should er, hot dogs, chips, bat: cease for an hour. That's loons and the advice of master clock a?i open repairman Paul family Mallie./klZ swim. The Y is at 827 S. Wayne Road. COMMUNITY LIFE Family ties: Adoption may have separated them when they were young children, but Nancy Chopp, sister Debra Salazar and twin brother Dennis Grable are togeth er again and looking for STAFF PHOTO BY BRTAN MITCHELL missing members of their birth family./Bl Franchise pact with Ameritech OK'd
AT HOME BYDARREIXCLEM merly Continental Cablevision) for MediaOne officials have said they Ameritech contract, outlined several; STAFF WRITER Westland customers. welcome competition, although they key elements of the 15-year agreement; Creativity at place: An Sweeping "This is a great day for our communi stand to lose business from some cus on Monday: •/.' away the last ty," Councilman Richard LeBlanc said tomers who long complained about • Americast will serve the entire- upcoming preview for hurdles to cable Monday, as he and his six colleagues Westland's sole cable TV provider. city. . I Cranbrook Holiday company compe gave sweeping apprbval to the con Westland subscribers face an 18- • The company will initially provide; Tables will show appetiz tition here, tract. month wait for Americast, but the a minimum of 81 channels, making it Westland City "Competition is only going to benefit delay could have been longer if the city competitive with MediaOne. ing vignettes of past Council mem everyone in the community," council hadn't gotten in line before other cities. • Construction will begin in one year- tables./DS bers Monday approved a 15-year fran president Sandra Cicirelli echoed. The council's 7-0 decision Monday for the new system, which is expected chise agreement with Ameritech New Ameritech expects to serve some signals an end to MediaOne's to serve some customers as early as; Media. Westland homes by spring 1999, and monopoly on the Westland market. spring 1999. ' ; Ameritech's cable TV service, Ameri company officials predict citywide ser John Pestle, a city-hired special ENTERTAINMENT cast, will compete with MediaOne (for vice by April 2000. counsel hired to spearhead the Please see CABLE, A2- Music: The Irish rock band U2 plays at the Pon- tiac Silverdome on Oct. Victim's father questions lack of street lights 31./E1 BY DARRELL CLEM prior to the assault, which occurred and hemorrhaging, Westland policy STAFF WRITER PARK BEATING after an exchange of words escalated Sgt. Jon Handzlik said. . * The father of a 20-year-old Westland into violence, Westland police have David Sumey, in a telephone inter-: said. view with the Observer on Tuesday; man who was severely beaten on a old Kevin Baker suffered life-threaten dark, dead-end street bordering Hines Five Garden City teen-agers face declined to discuss the assault. .%* INDEX ing injuries after a group of teen-agers attempted murder and felony assault "I don't want to damage the case,"-l}8 Park said his neighborhood would be attacked them at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 4 on safer if it had street lights. charges for the attack, amid allegations said. ; *«' • Class Reunions C7 Floral, a dead-end street that borders they used bonfire wood, beer bottles But he said his son faces a long road, "We have no street lights," David Hines Park near Warren and Inkster. • Classified Index F6 Sumey, a resident of Deering, said. and their fists to hurt Sumey and to recovery. ;^* Real Estate F5 Floral is one street away from Deer Baker. "He's stable, but he has a lot of neii* "Everyone else pays the same city ing, where Robert Sumey lives at his Crossword F6 taxes as we do, and they have street Sumey has been in and out of a coma rological damage," the father said. father's residence. since the attack, and Baker also has "He's going to be in the hospital a long Jobs G6 lights." The victims and their attackers had His son, Robert Sumey, and 19-year- been hospitalized for skull fractures Home & Service J2 attended a bonfire party in Hines Park Please sec UQHT8, A3 Autos J3 • Opinion A20-21 • Sports CI • Calendar C8 REBIRTH: 8OUTH OF PALMER -0» • Real Estate Fl HOW TO REACH US 2 development plans boost 'real revival
Newsroom: 313-953-2104 BY DARRELL CLEM revival" that he said has been sought for 15 years City officials attribute the renaissance to a Newsroom Fax: 313-591-7279 8TAFF WRITER south of Palmer. healthy economy find a trend by developers to try Spurred by,« new senior citizen apartment com E-mail: newsroom 6oeonllrto.com "Sometimes you have to dream," he said, "and it to revitalize areas that had been ignored for plex and a condominium plan, n rebirth of develop doesn't always come true right away." decades. Nightllne/Sports: 313-953-2104 ment is continuing south of Palmer Road in a long- The latest projects follow numerous other south- One new plan calls for a 120-unit senior citizen Reader Comment Una: 313-953-2042 stagnant section of Westland. of-Palmer residential and commercial develop apartment complex on the south side of Palmer Classified Advertising: 313-591-0900 Two new development proposals boost what ments documented last summer in an Observer just cast of Adams Middle School - located Councilman Charles Trav" Griffin called "a real scries. Display Advertising: 313-591-2300 Please see DEVELOPMENT, A2 Home Delivery: 313-591-0500 A5(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997
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from page Al BY LAURIE HUMPHREY Success: BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN STAFF WRITER Bubba, whose STAFF WRITER between Venoy and Wildwood. Brook of Westland, would occur In three short months, real name is Some upcoming events will Twelve one-story buildings on a 24-acre site, although 14 Bubba Jacks' summer project help children get into the Hal : Robert, and his would be built, covering just 20 acres would remain as open took on a new dimension —24 loween spirit. 1 percent of the 14.5-acre site. The space. inches wide by 21 ; inches father, Robert, A Halloween walk for small rest would remain as open Developers hope to sell the high. planted pump children and their families will space, Planning Director Tod condos for $150,000 to $175,000. According to Terri Jacks, kin and water offer a guided tour with story Kilroy said. "There's a trend for condo mother of the 4-year-old, the melon seeds last book characters along candlelit Known as Adams Senior Vil minium living in this price Westland pumpkin started off summer, in a pathways in Central City Park lage, the brick buildings would range," Councilman Charles like any ol' pumpkin. _ remote corner of on Thursday, Friday and Satur include 48 one-bedroom apart Pickering said. "I'm convinced it "But it grew over half its day. ments, 60 one-bedroom units will be successful." size by the time we had come their back yard. The tours leave every 10 min and 12 three-bedroom units. The Griffin predicted that retirees back from our vacation in utes and take 30-45 minutes to development is proposed by will buy the condos "as quickly August," she said. complete. Central City Park is Kathy Makino, who recently cel as they can be built." From there, it just got big at Carlson and Ford roads, east ebrated the opening of Norris Other council members sup ger and bigger. It was 75 inch of Newburgh. Apartments on Palmer near. porting the plan included San es round when picked. Children under 9 will enjoy Merriman. dra Cicirelli, Sharon Scott and "Even the vines are chub the show the most, according to Kilroy noted, "Senior housing Justine Barns. Councilmen by," said Jacks, of the 130- Margaret Martin, program represents a definite housing Glenn Anderson and Richard pound plus pumpkin. supervisor with the city of need for this area of the commu LeBlanc opposed it. Bubba, whose real name is Jacks with a chuckle. "1 asked from this pumpkin. After carv Westland Department of Parks nity." Anderson criticized the plan, Robert, and his father, Robert, if he wanted help, but he said ing and cleaning it, Terri m and Recreation. Bryan Amann, Makino's attor saying 200 condominiums are planted pumpkin and water 'No. Jacks will remove the seeds Participants will start at the ney, said the location of Adams "way in excess" of what should melon seeds last summer, in a The family will attempt to and bake them. Based on the Bailey Center and be taken in Senior Village will provide a be built on the site. remote corner of their back carve the pumpkin next week, size of the pumpkin, there is small groups by a guide dressed "great mentoring opportunity" LeBlanc agreed and also said yard. "I guess it's good soil just before Halloween. Howev no telling how many seeds she in costume to various locations for seniors to pair with Adams he is concerned about possible back there." er, they are not even sure they will get. in the park where the group will Middle School students. "We wanted to get the little will get a knife through the "I am anxious to see what's substandard roads in the devel 1 encounter storybook characters Councilman Glenn Anderson opment. He also said the plan ones something to take care shell. "But we're gonna try." inside," she admitted, "but it's in costume. The guide will then said, "I think it will be a nice lacks enough parking spaces, of," said Jacks. "They would Planting pumpkins is new to been my experience that larger play out a scene with the other enhancement to the area." The particularly for visitors. weed it, water it ... but it got the Jacks family, who moved pumpkins just have bigger characters to tell different council supported Makino's plan Both the senior apartments so big, they stopped." to Westland two years ago. seeds, not more of them." chapters of a story. Whether the pumpkin yields unanimously. and the condominiums were pro Today, the prize pumpkin is Terri Jacks was sure to tell Some of the characters include more seeds or seeds the size of A second plan, given prelimi posed as planned unit develop being displayed on a cart Bubba, who is "so proud" of his a friendly troll, woodsman, three crackers, the Jacks family is nary approval in a split decision ments - a designation that gives pulled by a riding mower. It is planting prowess, that home blind mice and Cinderella. planting will not always result looking forward to one more Monday, calls for 200 multi-level developers some flexibility with likely to remain there until the The tours are offer-ed 7-8:45 in such large products. chapter in the ever-growing condominiums to be built on land uses. The condominiums, Jacks family disposes of it. p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Friday, pumpkin saga. county-owned land southwest of for example, are to be built on "When my husband put it up In the meantime, the Jacks Oct. 24 and Saturday. Oct. 25. Palmer and Henry Ruff. land earlier pegged for offices or there, he was struggling," said family plans to get the most Reservations can be made at the Condos would be built near businesses, but city officials Bailey Center behind City Hall the Inkster Valley Golf Course, have said residential use is in Westland. All tickets are $3 slated to open next -year. The preferable. *v each and proceeds benefit the development, called Green fun for all children recreation scholarship fund. Trails group to receive award The costumed characters will Cable from page Al be volunteers from many organi zations including the Muggs cof Advocates of the Sassafras 3 p.m. Sunday at the south end programs. fee shop, All Stars Youth The city in the form of franchise fees Trails nature area who fought to of Sassafras Trails. The public is Wayne-Westland officials had ater Troupe, Westland Break Incentives - much like MediaOne does. protect thd wooded land from invited and should use the once considered selling the land fast Lions, playscape, Collins will be • Americast also will return 1 development will be honored entrance on Wildwood just north for development. Rebekah Lodge #325, Civitans, offered to percent of its fees to help sup with a special award Sunday, ofP*almer. Kevin Headrick, Friends of VFW 3323 Ladies Auxiliary and lure port local municipal, school dis state Sen. Loren Bennett "Preserving and protecting Sassafras Trails president, said Kiwanis Club of Westland. senior cit trict and public access cable pro announced. our environment is vital," Ben for his group, "It is always grati After the tour cookies and izens to Americast. gramming. The group will be honored nett said. "By securing the Sas fying to be recognized for hard beverages will be offered. • Free service will be provided • The company will reimburse with the White Pine Award for safras Trails from development, work and community service, Another event, for children in to nearly 40 city buildings. the city for the expenses it Environmental Excellence for people will be able to enjoy the and we are very honored to be elementary and middle school, is • Americast will return 5 per incurred entering into the fran showing commitment to Sas site in all its natural beauty for given this tribute from the the Boo Bash. cent of its gross revenues to the chise agreement. safras Trails. The award is years to come. I applaud the Michigan Republican senators It will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, given by Michigan Senate' Friends of Sassafras Trails for and Sen. Loren Bennett," Oct. 26, at the Wayne Ford Civic Republicans and recognizes their hard work and dedication Headrick said the fact that League. groups or individuals who make in helping preserve this local Sassafras Trails has been saved Tickets are $5 and the Bash significant contributions to treasure." READER SERVICE LINES "is an everlasting tribute to the will include hot dogs and games. Michigan's environment, accord Last summer the group suc Wayne-Westland community for ""Proceeds from the Boo Bash ing to a press release. ceeded in protecting the wooded standing up for what they benefit the Westland All Stars ^Observer Newsroom E-Mail Friends of Sassafras Trails area from development. State believe is important." Theater Troupe which is plan -,^ . •___ 2 : : , members will be honored with a natural resources officials Coffee, cider and doughnuts £)• Readers can submit siory suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to ning a production of The Music certificate and a white pine tree bought the property's develop will be served. Man." l*-'~ the editor or make general comments to any member of our news will be planted in the wooded ment rights for $520,000. The :-<•* staff through E-Mail via the Internet at the following address: area, northeast of Palmer and Wayne-Westland school district £• [email protected]. Wildwood. owns the property and hopes to The award ceremony will be at use the money for educational Aiomeline: 313-953-2020 Hcstlan6€)bsenrer %. [USPS 6&3-W0) J^ Putv.snea ever/ Sunday and Thurwl*/ by Observer & Eccentric® Newspaper* 36251 Schoolcraft. Lrvo^-a VI TjB Open houses and new developments in your area. 48150 Per>c-d
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WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL ELECTION '97
• r£*\•*'* Six candidates ore competing for four counqli seats How would you Improve city ser- What would you do about the What would be your top three^ ELECTION f on Nov. 4. The top three ypte-getters win four-year VlCOS? regional Incinerator? priorities as a council member?? terms, The fourth-place finisher gets two years; Coming next, a chart featuring mayoral candidates.
Incumbent Sandra Cicirelli, 45, is an attorney who received her law Public safety Is a vital issue to every resident. I will We recently investigated the city's options regarding Maintain and increase public safety. Improve roads. • ' the incinerator. While l did not support Westland's par Provide cable television choices for residents. \ degree from Wayne State University. She received a bachelor of art's work to Improve and expand the services provided by \ degree from University of Michigan-Dearborn. Her community involve our police and fire departments. Each of our four fire ticipation in the regional incinerator program, I recog Dependable and effective police and fire services are • ment includes serving as current council president; Westland Business stations (rather than Just two) should be equipped with nize that Westland is committed to a long-term con essential in keeping Westland safe. I support the & Professional Women; Chamber of Commerce; Westland Jaycees; for an Advanced Life Support unit. The community policing tract. What we can do is to keep a watchful eye to expansion ofALS and medical services to all our fire mer Youth Assistance Advisory Council: former YMCA board; former program implemented In one area of our city has make sure that the incinerator is well-maintained and stations. I support community policing for all neighbor vice chair Westland Zoning Board of Appeals. She is seeking a third proven very successful in reducing crime. I support meets all safety standards, In addition, we can insist hoods. We need a comprehensive plan to improve city term. expanding the program to other areas. I will work to that all other parties meet their obligations under the roads. Providing residents with cable choices will stirn-- improve parks, as well as youth and senior programs. contract. ulate competition and improve cable services, rates. .
Incumbent Charles 'Trav' Griffin, 57, is a retired uniserv director for Maintaining a stable economic base with a balanced The city has a 45-year contract through 2040 with the Maintain a balanced city budget. the Michigan Education Association. He received master's and bache budget will Insure that current city services can be incinerator authority. The city can't renege on legal, Maintain our current city services. lor's degrees from Eastern Michigan University, majoring in govern- , maintained, improved and enhanced. It is my belief that contractual obligations because it would bankrupt the Expand the Advanced Life Support program to all four ment/'administration. He has been a former PTA president; former we have adequate city services, and we should fine- city, destroy its bonding authority and credit, and bring fire stations. Wayne-Westland school board member; served a total of 14 years on tune those before we institute new services that will damages of $120 million, costing each citizen $220 a city council (four years as president); served as mayor 1986-89; for cost our citizens additional tax dollars. year for 11 years. The incinerator meets strictest clean merly chaired Conference of Western Wayne. He is seeking re-election air standards in history. The waste-to-energy company to a new term. must comply with future EPA standards. If the incinera tor ever endangers citizens. I would vote to close it.
Incumbent Richard LeBlanc, 39, is a Ford Motor Co. part service^ war By allocating sufficient resources. Inform taxpayers that, though I am not supportive of.. Maintain and improve services to residents and busi rant coordinator who received a bachelor's degree in human resources Monitor performance levels to ensure expectations are the contractual agreement made by other council mem nesses while ensuring economic stability. administration from Concordia College. His involvement includes met and citizen satisfaction goals are satisfied. bers, the implications associated with withdrawing Address the infrastructure concerns and to adopt a * Westland Library Board officer; Westland Goodfelfows; Westland Effect modifications as needed/required to address from that obligation would be numerous and cost-pro plan for improvements. Historical Commission; Westland Youth Assistance Advisory Board; inefficiencies and/or respond to changing conditions. hibitive. Westland is locked into an extremely expen Terminate the-Tax Increment Finance Authority so as Madison Elementary PTA; Canton reserve potk:6 officer; Westland sive 45-year.contract that carries substantial penalties to return tax dollars to appropriate funds, to be utilized Cultural Society; Westland Jaycees director; Westland Cable should the city not fulfill its obligations. citywide. Commission. He is finishing a two-year term.
1 Challenger Dennis LeMaitre. 38, owns U.S. Print in Westland, and he is I realize that a councilman has a clearly defined role. This is an unfair question to pose to challengers. The Youth programs. I want to invest in our future. Kids- a graduate of Thurston High-School, South Redford. He won the To appropriate funding for wages, equipment, etc., for current council has been meeting in closed sessions to need organized sports and recreation opportunities, i Westland First Citizen Award in 1995 and Business Person of the Year services to be rendered and to monitor the expendi discuss this very issue with the city attorney. But this support summer day camps in all city parks; I have a in.1993. His involvement includes the Chamber of Commerce (former tures of funds. It's the mayor's job to deliver services. is what I do know: This council voted us into the plan to offer older teens jobs. 2) Fiscal responsibility. president); Salvation Army Advisory Council; DARE; Civitans; Youth Westland has hardworking and dedicated employees; regional incinerator and now they are trying to figure Stop giving tax dollars to private developers. Develop Assistance Program; Jaycees; First Step for abused women and chil we must now provide them with the tools to do their out how much it will cost us to get out — why? Did long-range financial plan. Demand accountability from dren; Westland Summer Festival; Westland Winterfest. He is seeking jobs efficiently and well, for example, equipment they do their homework? Did they really understand the our government that spends tax dollars at an alarming his first council term. upgrades In the DPS department are long overdue. I am magnitude of what they got us into? I suppose they do rate. 3)Elect city clerk and treasurer. One counts your committed to expanding ALS and community policing. now! votes; the other, money. They should be accountable.-
Incumbent Sharon Scott, 58, is a longtime community activist and a By continuing to expand upon the current level of ser That was voted on by the council in 1992. and we cur Making sure all four West/and fire stations provide graduate of Wayne High School. She served 8?h years on the Wayne- vices already offered. By looking at the needs of the rently have a bonded indebtedness that cannot be over Advanced Life Support. Westland school board and is involved in Westland Winterfest; Mayor's community as we emerge into a more technologically looked. This is something that the council is currently Community policing — making Westland's neighbor Task Force on Substance Abuse: St. John's Episcopal Church altar advanced society and seeing how that technology discussing. hoods as safe as we can possibly make them: guild; Friends of the Mill board: YMCA board; Business and Professional could be used to make life easier for Westland resi Making our recycling program more user-friendly and Women: Westland Community Foundation board; Westland Cultural dents. For example, the services offered at the library encouraging more residents to participate. ** ; Society; Economic Development Corp./TIFA board. She is seeking a which allows residents access to states!'the-art tech third term. nology.
Challenger Dorothy Smith, age unknown, is a former teacher and former Certain city services, such as snow removal and leaf Going to meetings and finding out more concerning A) To find some way to reimburse taxpayers for illegally "^^1 part-time instructor at Wayne State University, where she received her collection, are quite satisfactory. Others, such as tree- emissions from the regional incinerator in Dearborn taking their money to sustain a library that is in a set- master's degree in humanities and her bachelor's degree in vocal cutting and responding to citizens concerns about side Heights (bordering Westland) and how we're all absorb aside district. It is a private library and the citizens music education. She publishes a civic'newsletter, The Westland walk replacement and other contractual work which I ing toxic fallout from smokestacks, I have become con voted twice not to be taxed for it. 8) To find a way to Citizens Chronicle, and has been involved in the Economic believe is the city's responsibility. Inspectors should be vinced that incineration is not the answer. Add to this put a moratorium on wages and benefits and take Development Committee: Community Development Block Grant adviso available to monitor new construction the same as the cost, which has been estimated into the many mil stock on where we are going and if we will be able to ry committee; SMARTbus system committee for elderly and handi they are when work is done on an occupied home or lions, to update and clean-up the fallout, makes it fea get there — without gouging taxpayers. C) To bring a capped; Southeast Homeowners Association. business. sible to turn to other methods of waste disposal. fresj) breeze to Westland City Hall as v/eil as the body politic, which pays the bills.
Consent judgment ends incinerator authority suit ANN ARBOR TRAIL
BY LEANNE ROGERS IS OPEN AGAIN! STAFF WRITER A consent judgment has ended Council topic: Incinerator East of Main Street in a 1995 lawsuit filed by a region al incinerator authority over Westland City Council second floor of Westland City Downtown Plymouth state environmental discharge members plan to discuss the Hall on Ford Road between limits. Central Wayne County Sani Newburgh and Wayne. Garden City and Westland are tation Authority incinerator The issue has stirred inter IT'S YOUR CHANCE TO charter members of the 35-year- and a proposed waste-to-ener est among community resi $ old Central Wayne County Sani gy project during a 6:30 p.m. dents who are divided on the WIN 1,000! tation Authority. study session Monday, City incinerator fesue. The city has /A The authority agreed to pay Clerk Diane Fritz said.' entered into a 45-year agree We thank you for your patience $50,000 for state administrative The session is open to the ment on the incinerator. during the street repair project costs and a $37,500 penalty public and will be held on the largely for discharges of ammo and hope you will visit us soon. nia nitrate into the Huron River in excess of permit levels. I II And when you stop in - Register for In addition, CWCSA agreed to Court in 1995, the lawsuit was with Constellation Energy of do an alternate environmental aimed at stopping the state from Baltimore. the Drawing to be held on Friday program to encourage the recy taking enforcement action, Members of a coalition called cling of batteries at a cost of Aynes said, but not a lot of time Stop the Burn are concerned November 21 st - Spending money $80,000. had been spent on moving the about the incinerator expansion A $45,000 grant from Wayne litigation forward. and the resulting need for just in time for the Holidays! County will also be used to "We thought it was best to get expanded ash landfill. The group underwrite the program which it taken care of. This settles any supports comprehensive reduc will include a household battery past claims up to the settlement tion and recycling programs Wm a Gift Certificate for collection process for the five and sets the course of action for including landfills but opposes member communities. Besides the future," said Aynes. "We are the incinerator operation. Garden City and Westland, completing a series of testing to "This court order is just more ^OOOo^OOor^SO other members are Wayne, see if the ponds there are doing evidence that the whole project Inkster and Dearborn Heights. the natural process of eliminat is just too dangerous and expen , —and— The dispute began over ammo ing the ammonia." sive to continue, much less nia nitrate limits applied to the The consent judgment resolves expand," said Cheryl Graunstadt .Other Great Prizes! CWCSA monofill in Huron the lawsuit, said Aynes, com of CHECK, a Westland-based New Township. menting the settlement was environmental group. "Our original problem was cheaper for both sides than con If the DEQ approves the incin Street! that the ammonia levels were tinuing the legal battle. erator expansion permit, there Good at any of the Ann Arbor fine in the winter but a lower The incinerator authority is will be a 30-day period during level was allowed in summer so currently awaiting word from which legal challenges can be Trail Businesses listed below we were in violation," said the state Department of Envi filed. Should the project be New Steven Aynes, CWCSA acting ronmental Quality on a permit approved, the incinerator will executive director. The authori application to expand. That per shut down for 18 months for new Rail Crossing! • Saxtons Garden Center ty was saying there were false mit would allow the authority to construction and retrofitting for • Laurel Furniture positive readings." move forward with a $100 mil waste-to-energy program. Filed in Wayne County Circuit lion wast;e-to-energy program • O & D Bush Jewelers The Coffee Studio Lights from page Al • Plymouth Ttain Shop time." signed by more than 50 percent The hearing will determine • Jack's Comer Bookstore David Sumey suggested that of affected residents - at which whether they should stand trial the city should install'street time the city will schedule for assault with intent to murder • Bulifant's Hair & Electrolysis lights on Deering and other Detroit Edison to install street and assault with intent to do streets to deter potential prob tights. great bodily harm. lems from youngsters who go A majority of residents have to Charged are David Ryan Koza- HERITAGE^PLACl sign the petitions because they into Hines Park at night. kowski, Brian Alan Wialr, McCully Educational Resource iter Sumey said he already has will be assessed the cost of the Thomas Domagalski and Kyle noticed more police patrols in the street lights, Elrod said. Anders Tingstad, all 17 and of R. B. Evans. DDS K. T. Hovey. *>DS J. A.'^oriiYega^MD area in the wake of the attack. "It's a matter of majority Garden City, and Christopher R. Grant Drake, MD Craig Fuelling. MD V. Gregory HoutoncfTAttorney Sumey said area residents rules," he said. Totten, 16, also of Garden City. James Jabara A R Concepts Inc. John L. Hagy, Attorney have petitioned the city in the Meanwhile, five suspects Totten is charged as an adult. past to inBtall street lights, but charged with assaulting Sumey E & M Construction Llcht U^Vlnc. Trend Appraisal Group and Baker face a Nov. 6 prelimi If convicted as charged, all five J. Scott Environmental Co. R. Sansbury, PhD CCC nothing has been done NLtlKM Westland Assessor James nary hearing in Westland 18th defendants could face maximum Elrod said petitions have to be District Court. sentences of life in prison. A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997
*** 1997 First Citizen of the Year Schools study NOMINATION FOR M
Nominee: Committee completes evaluation Name "I too have toured a lot of Title or Position BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN STAFF WRITER WAYNE-WESTLAND these schools," Martha Pitsen- Company/Organization barger, board secretary, said, "I The citizens committee mak Business Address agree some of them are really ing the bond issue proposal pre working order, she said. mind the need to make improve deteriorating." City State ZIP sented to the school board Mon Buckled gym floors, tempera ments," Eric Candela, a commit There isn't a lot of the propos day evening worked for more tures that could not be regulated tee member, said. al that wouldn't be considered than a year on the proposal. in classrooms, and buckets set Griglio agreed. The difference essential, trustee David Cox Nominator (optional): "Literally hundreds of volun up to collect water from leaking was like night and day," he said. said. teer hours" have been spent on Signature of Nominator roofs were also found, Schofield John Prusak, a media pro "I'd like to find a way to not the proposal, according to Greg said. duction and photography teacher make it $108 million," he said. Printed Name of Nominator Baracy, superintendent of At Taft-Galloway it was at the William D. Ford The proposal has been cut con Wayne-Westland schools. Company Name impossible to imagine being able Career/Technical Center, siderably, Baracy said. Each of the district's 29 to improve the poor layout and showed video he shot of areas "We felt we couldn't really cut Purpose of the award: The First Citizen of the Year Award was created to recog schools was visited in making nize a local person for outstanding volunteer community service. The winner will condition of the school as in that need repair in the schools. back much more," Baracy said. be honored at the Westland Chamber of Commerce Business. Luncheon 11:30 up the proposal. some places pipes are below ceil "Some of it's not pretty," he said. The last bond issue voters a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 11. at Joy Manor. Cindy Schofield, a member of ing level and some rooms can be The video showed a crumbling approved for the district in 1988 the committee and parent of a reached only through other parking lot at Wildwood Elemen funded some necessities, board Outline of Community Service, including the impact on the population group child at Schweitzer Elementary, rooms, she said. tary, heating pipes running vice president Mathew or persons served. Include length of time and offices held. Local residency is said that before the committee Phil Griglio, parent of a John above the school roof at Adams, McCusker said. not required. began, many members felt the Glenn High student, cited worn- discolored plexiglass windows at "We've tried to do those things condition of Wayne-Westland out bathroom'fixtures, sagging Lincoln, crumbling tennis courts over the years," McCusker said Schools was "just the way things and leaky roofs, lockers in need and track at Wayne Memorial of the district's maintenance were." of refurbishing, a buckling gym and a patched area in the John needs. But in visiting the schools, the floor and dangerous bleachers at Glenn gym floor. "It's still a lot of money, but committee "took a new look," John Glenn. If the board accepts seeking it's needed," McCusker said. Schofield said, r In preparing their proposal, the bond issue, Prusak said he The board is expected to vote What they found was that members of the committee also will be willing to show video of on a resolution in support of the paint is chipping, carpet is taped visited renovated Livonia what needs to be done. "One bond issue proposal at its Oct. 27 together with duct tape and schools. "The trip to L'ivonia thing we have to do is inform the meeting. some classroom clocks aren't in Schools sort of cemented in our public," Prusak said. Mall to: Attn: Julie Brown ' Observer & Eccentric Newspapers 36251 Schoolcraft Bond Issue proposal Livonia. Ml 48150 Bond from page Al The Wayne-Westland Community Or fax: Attn: Julie Brown, (313) 5917279 Schools are considering asking updates and emergency lighting and video cameras. voters for a $10# million bond Deadline for nominations: Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 updates at most schools. Elementary school classrooms SCHOOLS issue. The costs listed below are Questions: Call (313) 953-2126 or (313^32^-7222 Proposed site improvements would have three networked preliminary and are subject to include repaving parking lots, computers, a printer, television review by the Michigan replacing or resurfacing tracks and videocassette recorder under High School and completion of Department of Treasury as part of and replacing the tennis courts the proposal. Elementary school trade labs at the Ford the bond application process. at the high schools. media centers would have com Career/Technical Center, he 1st citizen deadline Friday said. • Architectural upgrades $46,821,210 The technology proposal would puters, printers, digital cameras • Mechanical upgrades $9,371,900 put a networked computer, a and scanners under the propos The district will go through a • Electrical upgrades $11,391,788 Here's a chance to give back to merce luncheon program 11:30 printer, a television and a video- al. three-step process to put the pro someone who has given of them a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Joy • Site improvements $4,708,675 cassette recorder in each high posal on the ballot. • Technology $21,633,515 selves to the community. Manor. New construction at Roosevelt- school classroom. McGrath will include six class First, the board will be asked • Furnishings/equipment $1,151,100 The time is now to nominate Anyone who qualifies can be High school media centers rooms and a media center expan to approve a resolution of sup • Contingency $5,574,065 people for the 12th annual First dominated by the Friday, Oct. would have 25 networked com sion, according to Eric Geiser, port on Monday, Oct. 27, accord • Inflation $4,793^696 Citizen of Westland community 24, deadline. Local residency puters and other electronic senior associate project architect ing to Charlotte Sherman, assis • Subtotal $105,445,949 service award. isn't a requirement. equipment such as printers, at TMP Associates Inc., an archi tant superintendent for general The award will honor someone In past years the first citizens • Buses/music equipment $1,150,000 scanners, video cameras and tectural firm from Bloomfield administration. That will begin who has donated time and ener have represented a range of • Bonding costs $1,552,500 video projectors. Also the propos Hills which has worked on plans the process of application with $5,928,204 gy to one or more groups and has activities such as government, « Professional fees al includes adding automated for the proposal. the state. • Testing/reimbursabtes $924,765 made an impact on the quality of schools, business, scouting and checkout systems in the high In November, the board will be • Plant maintenance $876,200 life in the community generally recreation. Taft-Galloway Elementary school media centers. asked to approve a formal reso • Construction manager $763,388 or a segment of the community would be largely rebuilt and Past first citizens have includ Middle school classrooms lution to submit the proposal to such as children, handicapped Walker Elementary would get • Bond total $116,641,006 ed Joseph Benyo, Thomas would have one networked com the state, Sherman said. people or senior citizens. seven new classrooms and a • Less interest earnings -(8,341,066) Brown, Sam Corrado, Linda puter, a printer, television and In December, the board will be The award will be announced Pratt, Sharon Scott, Margaret media center expansion under » Current bond amount $108,300,000 videocassette recorder. Middle the proposal, Geiser said. asked to approve a formal reso in early November with the First Harlow, Sue Price, Dennis school media centers would have lution to set the date of the elec Citizen to be publicly honored at LeMaitre and last year's winner Other proposed construction The proposed bond amount will increase 14 networked computers and be would include expanding the tion. ' the current debt millage levy to 5.52 a Westland Chamber of Com Glenn Shaw. equipped with printers, scanners mills. This is an increase of about 4 mills. media center at John Glenn
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' ' SMART center to focus on student needs BY KEN ABRAMCZYK calls," Tobin said. STAFF WRITER SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE Officials hope the center can Students at Schoolcraft Col further the college's image and lege can expect to see more ser ensure people are getting the vice designed to help them feel they can find a friend on cam SMART has already met once most from the college's services comfortable on the Haggerty pus," with students as they were given and^ if they aren't, let the college Road campus. The center will discuss sur a tour of the campus. "We want know about it. "The students are A new Student Mentoring And veys taken of students in focus people to be well-versed and always so fresh and honest," Retention Team Center is in the groups and over the telephone to learn about the. college," Tobin Tobin said. development stage. It will begin find out how the campus can be said. operations later this fall in the improved, At registration students are And what did the students in McDowell Center. "Last year one of their con asked what information they last year's focus group enjoy "We want to set up a system of cerns was the traditional class need. In November or December, about Schoolcraft? relationships between the school room setting," Tobin said. "Now the SMART Center will contact "It is the friendly atmosphere," and the student," said Julie we've got a lot more, longer about 7,000 students via tele Tobin said. "People will help Tobin, director of enrollment tables, and more study areas in phone to remind them of regis you. Older students are aston management. "We want the stu the hallway." Last year's focus tration. ished at the friendliness of the dents to have positive connec group consisted of students who "The students are so busy, younger students." received Schoolcraft board of working and spending time with tions with the faculty, instruc trustees' scholarships. tors or maintenance staff, so their families, and they like the Rouge from page A5 • ••••••»•••*! deadline in current discharge tor of the surface water quality permi'ts.^Wayne County wants division of the Department of an extension in new permits to Environmental Quality, said 2012 for Rodford and four other there were a lot of good things Wayne County communities. going on in the Rouge River and That disagreement has some the court may not realize it. what overshadowed other issues, "The state could easily support Murray said. the 14. month concept," "By some date in the future, Schrameck said. by 2012 or 2013, all these will be "We would urge the communi under control, not in 14 months," ties to step forward at the next 0 AM Murray said. court hearing, and say 'this is OaiBRADIO STATION Correcting an illicit connec what's happening, and here's tion, for someone on a low or where we want to go.' It's impor fixed income, dealing with a tant to do that." The new men's stcxe. Located center of Somerset Sooth. Troy (248) 649-9000 $10,000 or $20,000 sewer pipe Weekdays 10 to 9; Saturday 10 to 9; Sunday 12 to 6 z» construction cost to correct a Ml problem, "is going to be tough," Murray said. Ordinances need to be in place for new developments to control stormwater runoff. "That's hard er to get at, that's going to take a longer period of time." Roy Schrameck, district direc For a free demonstration of the clarity • RillWiknn 313/398-515inA98-S15fi6 l I b>*>Mhookot^ijoo earn I of Ameritech's new ClearPath Cellular, have I In Home I someone read this ad into your ear. • ComputeNew Set rUp sRepai & r ! I In NeHomw eSe Instructiot Ups & n I _ Monitor Hardware Memory _I I Repair Repair Upgrades | tsBy Eveningtvenings &tz Sa>ait . • ICs MUIM \M<»\| ||sj iAppointment Appointments Avail. I _ 10-6Mon.-Fri. 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SB1M35C 19, SPK0 . 31 '155TITL€S (1500 ivfJ.ffsjv fS'Stf.tfPf: .fi» • f ,i » : '"} i*ra WOOU-BEIT, UWMA 313*427-0102 FAX: 313-427-7766 wyw«yTip4jro M The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 *A13 Time change '.Paul Mallie, a Livonia r. County unlocks resident, teaches clock repair and advanced clock -¾ repair at School i". old, safeguards craft College, and is a rich source of knowledge on the ** histoiy of clocks, new in stone how to keep them BY KEN ABRAMCZYK in the building's atrium to watch happy, how to STAFF WRITER children from the building's repair them and KidSpace Day Care Center place Out with the old, in with the where to find vari items in the new copper box new. ous parts that ^ sealed with solder to keep the Last Thursday, county offi might have bro contents dry for the next 100 cials opened a cornerstone of the, years. ken. Mallie, him *. Wayne County Building with a V, The mementos reflect life in self a collector, chainsaw to pull out an old time Wayne County in 1997, and rep owns more than capsule, a padlocked copper box resent the way people live, work first buried in October 1897, 100 clocks, and, he and do business and communi containing items like an iron says, "most of cate. spike from the Pontiac depot them work." and a key for the first Wayne Apiece of history County jail. The Wayne County Building is And on Monday, a time cap a landmark registered with the sule containing a compact disk National Register of Historic with the Wayne County Website, Places. It was constructed for $2 an Ameritech cellular phone and million in the Italian Renais an automatic teller machine sance style in the grand Beaux (ATM) card was buried in that Arts classical tradition. The same cornerstone. About 300 spectators gathered Please see COUNTY, A17 Let clocks rest, repairman says hen daylight savings them and where to find various "It is very accurate." Greenfield Village and he; ends Sunday all parts that might have broken. Mallie had a 30-year career would repair his mother's clock ; Wsounds of ticking "Clocks should be oiled and in human resources with while Mallie fixed the cast iron • should cease for an hour. lubricated every two years," he Chrysler before he retired, only model. "Once you take a class,... Pendulums should stop said. "They will continue to run to become personnel director everyone finds out and has a^ swinging, cuckoos should stop without oiling, but the oil will for the city of Garden City. clock they need repaired." he ^, cuckooing and digital readouts start to dry up and become Retired a second time, he now said. *•-' should become illiterate. At very abrasive. This is true even considers himself a full-time least, that is the advice of mas for electric clocks, if you want horologist, or one who works Mentor dies ter clock repairman Paul them to last. It's easier to do with time pieces. Mallie took another class at Mallie. preventive maintenance than Mallie got into clock repair Schoolcraft College with "It's better to stop the clock to overhaul the movement." when an Army buddy visited instructor Ray Kenealy. When for one hour instead of reset his family, bringing a cast iron he had a problem he could not ting it," he said. "Don't move Collector too clock that he inherited from his solve, he would ask Kenealy, st but one call for guidance •t those hands around." Mallie, himself a collector, aunt. \ Mallie, a Livonia resident, owns more than 100 clocks, "I didn't have the heart to brought the bad news that t. teaches clock repair and and, he says, "most of them tell him we didn't collect Konealy had just died. Because * it was during the holiday sea STATF PHOTO BY ART EMAXUELE advanced clock repair at work." One of his favorites is a antiques," Mallie said. Schoolcraft College, and is a LeCoultre Atmos Clock, which The clock sat around in the son, Mallie had time off work, ;N$W- items: Keon Hubbard (left), 4, looks on while rich source of knowledge on the runs on atmosphere. "It has a Mallie house until his brother- so he contacted Kenealy's Log^n Grieg, 4, places the last item in the time cap- history of clocks, how to keep coil that expands and contracts in-law suggested that they take sule}$eon placed an autograph book in the capsule. them happy, how to repair with the temperature," he said. a clock repair class together at Please set CLOCKS, Al5 ^jC}ip\w6 children attend Kidspace, a day care center in ^f&huildirig. *. THE FORD FACTORY AUTHORIZED V. I„ CLEARANCE CONTINUES! 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Symptoms of the dis (VNA) Support Services — an Campaign, conducted by VNA ease include fever, chills, affiliate of the VNA of Southeast and sponsored by Farmer Jack, headaches, aching muscles, nau Michigan — and Farmer Jack Ford Motor Company, General sea and vomiting followed by a Supermarkets are partners in a Mills and Outdoor Systems, will dry cough, nasal discharge, sore public crusade to battle influen use the Biojector 2000, an throat and fatigue. Severe za (flu). advanced injection device that influenza can lead to serious The public has until Nov. 2 to enters vaccine into a person's complications including pneumo get a $10 needle-free immuniza arm without the use of a needle. nia, bronchitis, sinus and lung tion at a local Farmer Jack The device eliminates the risk of infections. supermarket, with supermar needle-sticks for healthcare pro Because the flu vaccine con kets in Canton, Livonia and fessionals and allows patients to tains only noninfectious viruses, Westland participating. feel more comfortable. it cannot give recipients the flu. The following stores are offer For area businesses, influenza As with most vaccines, side ing the immunization shots at brings unproductive workdays, effects are generally mild and these scheduled times: increased absenteeism and occur at low frequency within 48 delayed business projects. The hours. 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INC. . . • ~77* „ J4J«*« ^W.8w«nMa>R<^'lhWl<,M(4et62'jM3)W-«t itki 1 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 199' A15 -f- STATE CAPITOL CAPSULES Senate OKs wiretap gets can sweep their phones and cap won't raise taxes. It allows The state Senate approved 27- be free and clear of that surveil the State Building Authority to 9 a wiretap bill that its sponsor lance." He said the 37 states sell bonds and use the proceeds called "a model" and opponents with wiretap laws don't have for building projects. "The aver GRAND COURT called an expensive and useless less severe drug problems than age debt in Michigan is $333 per intrusion into people's private Michigan. person while the national aver lives. Cherry said Ohio and Illinois age is $633," said Schwarz 3 LOCAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Senate Bill 633 allows a police police weren't stopped from "ille "Even with the $700 million agency to get clearance from the gal and unauthorized wiretap increase, Michigan's debt per Where you don't have to move miles away from the things you love,,. attorney general to apply for ping within the past 10 years. . . capital would be only $406." court authorization to tap the Even the women's rape crisis W' center in Norfolk, Va., has been ••)*--•. telephones of suspected high- Jobless rate up level drug dealers. A 30-day illegally wiretapped:" Spacious Apartments Fun Filled Activities authorization could be renewed Smith said the bill feeds the Unemployment in Michigan twice for a total of 90 days, said fears of anti-government rose to 4 percent in September i sponsor Jon Cisky, R-Saginaw. extremists and the general citi from 3.7 percent in August, but r«; The bill was sent to the House. zenry that police can "reach into Gov. Engler put a good face on House Keeping Scheduled their daily lives" by mistake or it. "This is a model bill on the i Fourth Amendment (search and otherwise. "New Workers Flood Michi Transportation seizure)," said Cisky, a former gan's Job Market," said the sheriffs officer and college pro headline on his news release. Laundry Service "Michigan's labor force climbed fessor. Bond bill OK'd by 15,000 workers, reaching a He praised two fellow sena Critics from the left and right Delicious Meals voted no when the House raised near-record high of 4.86 million. tors who are former law enforce At the same time, total employ ment agents - Mike Bouchard, the state's bond issue limit by ment climbed by 1,000." Formerly Ahington Manor R-Birmingham (local police), and $700 million to $2.7 billion. Sen ate Bill 277«will fund new build I Mike Rogers, R-Brighton (FBI). ing projects at state universities THE THE THE Among supporters of the bill and community colleges, accord Grants made GRAND COURT GRAND COURT r were Loren Bennett, R-Canton, GRAND COURT ing to its sponsor, Sen. John Several area agencies were Bouchard, Bill Bullard, R-Mil- NOVI FARMINGTON HILLS WESTLAND m- Schwarz, R-Battle Creek. among recipients of $2.9 million •ih- ford, Mat Dunaskiss, R-Lake Rep. David Jaye, R-Macomb in federal funds to aid victims of 45182 WEST ROAD 36550 GRAND RIVER 37501 JOY ROAD iil. Orion, Bob Geake, R-Northville, County, failed with three domestic violence. The grants George Hart, D-Dearborn, and NOVI, Ml 48377 FARMINGTON HlLLS, Ml 48335 WESTLAND. Ml 48185 amendments to limit what can (rounded off) were distributed by Rogers. be spent on a new state Hall of the state Family Independence Opponents, all Democrats, (248) 669-5330 (248) 476-7478 (313) 451-1155 Justice; to require voter Agency to: included John Cherry of Clio, approval at the 1998 election; • First Step. Canton Town Gary Peters of Bloomfield Town l~J Yes' P.'easf se^c i>'0 more information on The Grans and to dedicate the proceeds to ship, $428,600. ship, and Alma Wheeler Smith Cewt J V.".' J Far-minglonftiirs j iVcsr/and road construction rather than • HAVEN, Pontiac, $234,000. of Salem. higher education. None of the Name _ Cherry called wiretap "a mea Jaye amendments got a roll call •tt r\ ger weapon" in the war on drugs vote. Senate bills Address. because drug kingpins are inter The bill passed 88-18 and was • Bill Bullard, R-Milford, City _ national and can shift to the introduced SB 754 will raise the Internet rather than telephones. sent to Gov. John Engler for signing. threshold for levying Michigan's State/Zip. "You can't conduct a wiretap The only area representative inheritance tax by $50,000 a 4&1 for less than $30,000 to $60,000 voting no was Greg Kaza, R- year for 10 years. Currently. Phone per tap," Cherry said. "For a hBKTJTO Rochester Hills. simple $500 to $1,00, these tar Schwarz said raising the bond Please see CAPSULES, A)6 M Clocks from page A13 widow and finished repairing the clocks Kenealy had been working on. What does it Mallie bought some of Kenealy's equipment and Mrs. Kenealy gave him some of her husband's toolB and books. She also recommended he^each the winter class at Schoolcraft her husband had been scheduled to teach. "When the college called, I told them I didn't know how to teach, but they convinced me," Mallie said.v Fifteen years later, he is still with Schoolcraft. & "Teaching is fascinating. I get a big charge seeing students' eyes light up when they do something they didn't think they could do," Mallie said. MI do all the research required to fix their clocks. The students learn to fix one or two clocks and I learn to repair 30. "I have a lot of repeat stu dents. They find clocks at garage sales and come back for an advanced class. It becomes a What does it challenge for them as well." Timepiece popularity Mallie said clocks and watch es became very popular with change? . the onset of train travel, because the railroads had to have accurate times to avoid train collisions. Timepieces were produced primarily in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and many manufacturers built the movements, sent them to the rest of the country on horse back or in wagons and a local carpenter would build a case. Salesmen on horseback would sell clocks by showing minia ture models of the actual clock. Mallie said these miniatures are highly sought after by today's collectors. Mallie shares all of this rich history with his students as well as how to make your own tools, how and where to buy clocks, and how to join horologi- cal associations, in addition to repairing and maintaining clocks. Mallie keeps busy doing in control? clock repairs for a local furni ture store, teaching a high school seminar at Warren Con solidated Schools and serving as president of the Southeast Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, as a mem ber of the board of directors for the Great Lakes chapter of the NAWCC and on the Education al Committee of the American Watch and Clock Institute in Cincinnati. Mallte will teach Clock Repair I and II in the winter semester. To get control of your healthcare decisions, ,is^ \ou' r Clock Repair I begins Tuesday, UP Sselectcare 8(H) \*2-2 s6S Feb. 3, and Clock Repair II »•. • u c U tngirm .lir.illht ,irr For Good beginB Wednesday, Feb. 4. Both continue for 10 weeks and the (½ fur <;nch is $105.. A16* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 Capsules from page A15 heirs pay taxes on estates ed from Senate Education Com needs. greater than $600,000. Bullard's mittee "listen-ins" to public bill would raise the threshold to school teachers. $1 million, matching the new "The battlefields of the 21st federal tax law. His bill went to Century," she said, in committee the Senate Finance Committee. House bills testimony, may be "infrastruc • Loren Bennett, R-Canton, Rep. Patricia Godchaux, R- ture, education, public health, introduced SB 755 to double the Birmingham, introduced House environmental protection, feed maximum criminal penalties for Concurrent Resolution 44 and ing our people and strengthen crimes committed against school House Resolution 75 asking the ing our economy." The resolu personnel and students on U.S. Congress to redirect some tions were debated in committee school property. The bill result military spending to domestic this week. !J£ *-**•. Volunteers of America. **.'• r«*. I Donating is simple, fast and easy. • •"»' Gifts qualify as tax deductible I >x •• •*' I contributions for those who I -**•- • itemize. Receipts issued. •t * I Volunteers of America has been I •5-: serving southeast Michigan's :**. I needy since 1896. Funds derived I :**. from your vehicle can house "*•'•. I •**. a homeless mother and her ' ir ** ' Wt children in our transitional I %, housing program. | For more Information, call I • (800)552-1515 J ^m ^m •• >^ ^* ••! om, ••• •• Dodge Neon with $1500 cash back. Mm Kensington Motors, Inc SAVE $ AND REPAIR YOURSELF 98 CADHIAC DfVlllf tide damoo/ ..... $2S.0< 97 MYSHOUE GL netdt 2 do* t $(,,0( 97 ESCORT 4 DR. lite front format $4,9! 97 SlfiATUS ES front dofflogt $7,?! 97 Always use s*at belts. Remember a backseat U the wfeM place for children. 'Includes dcMimiiinn MSR1N ilUr cash Kick eulmlo lux. Base sedan higher. tl.WTGOmov financing on Neon = '17.48 per monih per M.orx) financed for qiulificii hmcrs Or gci M,5 W< 't 'Mt< rr, rM. PI? * • i THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 *A17 The Observer & Eccentric/ OUR TWICE-A-YEAR SALE SPECTACULAR! County from page A13 building's tower has four figures on each of the tower's four cor ners representing the four pil MORE-YOU-BUY, lars of society: law, commerce, agriculture and mechanics. It- was dedicated as the coun ty's courthouse in 1902, consid ered for demolition in 1971 and bought by the Old Wayne Coun MORE-YOU-SAVE ty Building Limited Partnership in 1984. A $20 mill ion renova SALE tion began in 1986 and it was rededicated as the seat of Wayne County Government in 1987.' The capsule event highlighted % where the building has been and 35% 40% off your flrsl off your second off your third gave a snapshot of 1997. upholstered piece upholstered piece upholstered piece "A hundred years from now people in Wayne County will have a good idea of what life was Here's a great opportunity lo update a room or furnish your, all about in the 1990s," said eotire home Airing our Kdward McNamara, Wayne v County executive. McNamara _upjque More-You-Buy, was joined in the capsule cere |MoreYou-Save mony by Burt Farbman, chair 'Sak. Fabulous styles man of The Farbman Group, I and unforgettable fabrics, HawkrataT who paid a special tribute to for mer county executive Bill Lucas. I fumiture, built to your speci&aaoas-sofcts, sectionaE^ f ^^w chairs, ottomans and more. Style and savings ,t New contents ^. N at Expressions. 150 Frame styles. Over 1,000 The 1997 contents include ^ v J2rt fabrics,includin g leathers. $188 in currency and an ATM/Debit card provided by 'Comerica Bank and music CDs V^|\i^^' Ufeame wrcanty on frames, cwshkns andsprings. from Harmony House. Air, water and soil samples from the Rouge River are included, as Wayne County's Department of Envi STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWLEY ronment is a key player in the Legacy: Placing the new time capsule in the Wayne County Building cornerstone in J Rouge River Wet Weather Demonstration Project. downtown Detroit were County Executive Edward H. McNamara (left), Edna Bell, The capsule also contains pub vice chair pro tern of Wayne County Commission and Wayne County Circuit Judge lic transportation route maps, William Lucas. Deputy County Exeuctive Mike Duggan looks on in the background. county documents and newspa pers from that day. Acid-free ^EXPRESSIONS l paper was used for the docu North Brothers Roofing and • Mug commemorating the badge, a People Mover token and ments and the capsule was Construction provided materials 200th anniversary of the office of sports cards of Detroit Pistons, ^ CUSTOM FURNITURE sealed with solder to prevent for the time capsule. the Wayne County Sheriff, aeri Tigers, Lions and Red Wings Birmingham • 880 S. Old Woodward • 248-647-8882 moisture from entering the cap The 1997 time capsule con al photos of downtown Detroit teams. M,Th 10-8; T, W, F 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5 sule. tained the following additional and photos of the Wayne County Wayne County has been the *•*•* expressOTS-turmUe com The guests enjoyed cake deco items: Building with giant replica of only continual occupants of the rated in the shape of the Wayne • tape of radio interview with the Stanley Cup from the 1997 building for the past 100 years, FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. CALL 888-222-6076 County Building. Songs were McNamara, copy of county char championship celebration. according to June West, press secretary for McNamara. Fnt pec* *vsit*tf greases oic E** KJCCKWC WK« r\si M of time Health C arc -Several articles were deposit ed in the copper chest buried inside the Wayne County Build ing cornerstone on Get. 20, 1897. The chest was removed Jnstirancc and opened last Thursday. Not all items survived the test For your convenience we accept of time, because moisture destroyed some of the paper most major insurance plans, items. All items were draped in including: the American flag. The following items were M CARE included in the 1897 chest: • City directory for 1897, Blue Care Network reports for all city commissions, • Blue Cross / Blue Shield reports of the controller, pro gram of the board of supervisors of Michigan since the building's inception, • Aetna Managed Care copy of laws relating to Wayne County. Michigan manual and • OmniCare rh>!,?i,?'u/'-v - municipal manual for 1897, r Knights Templar tactics by li\,i"0s i>'' OwiV F.ugene Robinson and Detroit i Selectcare '.?u J.'; f ••• V* '•» dailv newspapers and the Detroit Courier of Oct. 20. 1897 i Medicaid • City and county maps, i Medicare badges and invitations of the Imperial Council, Mystic Shrine ^si thousand little ways • And Others Call to make from June 1897, Calender for sure your health plan is 1897. $24 in state bank curren cy, five copies of the Headlight, accepted lease dated 1870 of the city to county, deeds of the first pest to show we care house site, miscellaneous coins and cards, invitations to the lay A reassuring smile. A good ear. A kind voice. Many sites offer extended hours, including ing of the cornerstone, invita tions to the board of supervisors Caring has always been essential to curing, Saturdays. to visit the county house, the and that is especially true when it comes to our \ ciu/il>>>{h<><>clow and we will help Michigan at Gettysburg family practice physicians and general you select a physician and even schedule your • MiddlobeH Pediatrics • Map of Michigan, badge of first appointment. 21000 Middlerieli Road the Michigan club banquet. internists in vour community. Bradstreel's journal, evacuation day badge, badge of the Nation al Republican league, souvenir Livonia of Labor Day, roll call of board UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN • [ 'voma Internal Medu •'< of supervisors, iron spike from Pontine depot and record of 17?.1h Far^ington Road institution of the mayor's coun mi Health Centers cil and names of members. The items will be on display at Plymouth the Wayne County Building at a 1-800-21 1-8181 later date, said .Juno West, press secretary for Wayne Coun /)i.'cause U'orlo-cla.s r /toali/i care s/tonhfn I /H> a o>ort(tancfi, 9398 i diey Road ty Executive Kd McNamara. '/• ofi these great items friday & Saturday only 8.00- 20.00- 34.00 A large selection of 47.50 A nice assortment junior collections, of women's shoes dresses, tops and and boots from bottoms from My Timberiand, Calico, Michelle, Byer, Bandolino, Prima Coach&Camei, Royale and more. and more. 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"Offer ends Oct 31, )997 Ultestlanft dMraeruer OPINION THURSDAY, OCTOBKR 23, 1997 A20(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 Our choices Council candidates LeBlanc, Cicirelli, Griffin, Scott ix candidates are competing for four He has shown seats on the Westland City Council, and he is responsive Sthe Westland Observer recommends to the citizens of Richard LeBlanc, Sandra Cicirelli, Westland, does Charles "Trav" Griffin an.d Sharon Scott. his homework The top three vote-getters will win four- and even solicits year terms and the fourth-place finisher input from resi receives a two-year term in the election on dents by sending Tuesday, Nov. 4. LeBlanc Cicirelli out surveys. Times are generally good in Westland and Likewise, the current council has seen the city through Cicirelli is a several important improvements, including leader on coun ' • ';• . I* * • i the new library, the addition of Advanced Life cil and a leader Support services by the fire department and among the can community policing. Other efforts to boost didates up for : : ;.» •! J. : ; Westland's image are looming, such as a re-election. She • :i . : i i. : • Downtown Development Authority that is is completing '- - ;• : ] i intended to spruce up commercial corridors her second four- along Ford and Wayne roads. Griffin Scott year term, has Westland does, however, have areas for performed well improvement - including filling the number of as council president, and continues to be a commercial vacancies in the city and trying to strong council member who rises above politi Remember to vote: Six candidates are competing for four seats on the Westland rid neighborhoods such as Norwayne of blight, cal views to make her decisions. City Council: Dorothy Smith, Dennis LeMaitre, Sharon Scott, Richard LeBlanc, which some residents have cited as a problem. Griffin and Scott, meanwhile, have our Charles "Trav" Griffin and Sandra Cicirelli. Challengers Dennis LeMaitre and Dorothy endorsement with reservations. Smith both have ideas to offer, but they Griffin, a veteran of city government, and haven't shown the leadership skills to elevate Scott, who is seeking a third term, have them above the incumbents. brought skills to the council, but they could LETTERS That said, we are endorsing the incumbents learn from LeBlanc's efforts to stay in touch - two have our enthusiastic endorsement and with residents. They also could demonstrate I was there when ... long. Because certain people chose to exercise two we are endorsing with reservations. greater leadership roles on the council. their right to strike, I -- no. we - are all paying LeBlanc, who is completing his second year Remember to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and was there when they said, "Strike." I was for their decision. If we're all honest with our of a two-year term, has emerged as the choose LeBlanc, Cicirelli, Griffin and I there trying to cross the picket line. They selves, did anyone really win? strongest council member and candidate for Scott. lined up closely together, signs big and bold. Linda Long re-election. shouting at me. It was very intimidating. I Westland slowly and steadily moved my car through the line. This was to be only the beginning of many days of this kind. Greetings of"... see you made it" came from Book is guide to healthy teens, everyone as people came in. "What do we do now?" Believe it or not, we had a full-course Mehl's a serious man s a service to our readers, the Observer • Topics In the book include physi breakfast brought in by a co-worker whose Newspapers are donating a copy of the family owned a restaurant. It was comforting e are writing in response to Sad and A cal and emotional development, somehow as we gathered together to share newly published second edition of "Healthy eating right, staying fit, sexuality, WEmbarrassing (Sunday, Oct. 19). We'd Teens: Success in High School and Beyond" to this meal. like to say that this woman doesn't know what all schools (public, private and parochial), choosing a college and entering The daily 9 a.m. meetings began, which she is talking about. She refers to Ken Mehl public libraries, youth the job market. became very reassuring to all of us. We some as "the bar owner who supposedly sat on the and social agencies in how looked forward to just all gathering for Westland Council for several years." our towns. -^ support from each other. In the beginning, we Well, he didn't supposedly sit; he did sit on Books will be mailed training. had high hopes of things returning to normal the council for 12 years. beginning next week. A mother and grandmother, McCarthy quickly. Soon many days passed and this was Also, the "bar owner" works as an engineer The 115-page paper- holds a doctorate in human growth and cur in no way going to be normal again. for General Motors and has for many years, " back offers 16 chapters riculum development from WSU. She Staying in touch with our customers and what difference does it make that he is that discuss issues that believes that it's the role of families, schools seemed to be a top priority. Many calls were part owner in a bar? affect the everyday and communities to "provide teens with infor made over the 2¾ weeks. We wanted to tell And as for her comment about him not world of young people mation about healthy practices and health them things would be OK, even though we smiling during his speech, that's because Ken during their most risks and to foster the skills and motivation weren't sure ourselves. As the days went on, is a real and honest man that doesn't impressionable years. for avoiding risks." we all took on new responsibilities. Some of us schmooz.e the public. The recent tragic She adds that "we can encourage teens to went on the road as driver-helpers , some He's a serious man and this is serious busi news of five teen suicides in a Macomb County form good health habits and help them recog manned the customer counter, some of us ness. If you want a TV star that spends all his school district serves only to point out the dif nize that education and health are mutually climbed in and out of parked delivery trucks time telling us what a good job he's doing then ficulties many teen-agers and their families reinforcing" through curriculum, school policy that were full of packages, and some of us by all means re-elect the mayor (Robert face today. Suicide is the third leading cause and clear examples of behavior that provides handled the enormous amount of daily phone Thomas). But if you want agriayor who will of death among teens. good health. inquiries. "Where is my package?" "When will work hard for you, thejjfcgffeyer, tht'n Ken In the introduction to her book, author "Healthy Teens" was written with the help you deliver it?" "When will the strike be over?" Mehl is the only choj^^^*» Alice McCarthy writes: "Adolescence is a time of 50 national experts . We were all wondering daily when would the It's pretty sad when people make derogato of exploration and discovery - a crucial oppor She provides a well-researched, easy-to- strike be over. It's funny though, we seemed to ry comments about someone they don't even tunity for developing the knowledge and prac read book which does an excellent job of really mesh as a fine-tuned machine. All the know, but only listen to hearsay and repeat it. tices that make up a healthy life. It is also the spelling out in a well-designed, thorough way petty day-to-day conflicts were gone. A new Ken Mehl is a fine man, and we are getting time when teens may encounter serious risk to what it takes to raise happy and healthy teens camaraderie of "just surviving" seemed to real tired of the Mehl-bashing in this city. He their physical and mental health." in the 1990s. supersede everything else. is in our opinion the best man for mayor of Topics in the book include physical and Over the last year, we've presented excerpts Soon word came - the strike was over. We Westland. emotional development, eating right, staying from McCarthy's book and focused on the need all knew things were far from over. We had Ed and Sandi Wager fit, sexuality, choosing a college and entering for families to be involved in the guidance, been through 2 Weeks of facing fellow work Westland the job market. education,.career planning and forming of val ers' daily walking the picket line and yet we McCarthy, a nationally known educator, ues in our teens. were doing anything and everything that was writer and editor, is currently writing We believe McCarthy's work is a valuable needed to keep things a normal as possible. Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your "Health V Me!," a national health curriculum resource for teens, parents and educators who Still we wonder, "Will our once-loyal cus ideas; as do your neighbors. That's why we for kindergarten through sixth grade. all believe that healthy teens are important to tomers come back?" "How much did these 2'. offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions She chairs the board of directors of Wayne their families and society. weeks affect their trust in us?" We have since in your own words. We will help by editing for State University's Merrill-Palmer Institute, We're pleased to provide the book in our found out. Many people have not yet returned, clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you which is dedicated to childhood development Observer communities. to work. Others'jobs are still in jeopardy if our sign your letter and provide a contact telephone volume does not return. number. s I was there when they said, "Strike." I was Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The there when they said "We'll return." So far, I Westland Observer. 36251 Schoolcraft. COMMUNITY VOICE am still here, but I can't help but wonder how Livonia. 48150. QUESTION: What do Jtttestlanft ©bsecwr you plan to LEONARD POGER, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 313-953-2107 dress up SUSAN ROSIEK, MANAGING EDITOR. 313953-2149 like on HUGH GALLAGHER, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR. 313-953-2118 Halloween? PEQ KNOESPEL, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 313 953-2177 LARRY OEI0ER, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 313-953-2234 BANKS M. DISHMON, JR. PU8LISHER. 313-953-21O0 STEVEN K. POPE, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER. 313 953 2252 RICK FICORELLI, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 313953 2150 +** Tm going to be "Splderella." "A pumpkin HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS N KT woRK ,. I N c. We asked this •Anlnja." In a tuxedo and patch witch." PHILIP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD RICHARD AOINIAN, PRESIDENT Nancy. Long I question at be the crypt Jacob Brenner \ Kroger on Ford . AgelQ Julie Seymour Age2h OUR MISSION: "Because wc publish community newspapers, we think about conwHiqity journalism \ keeper/ < Road. Age 7 in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider/fwinsclvcs to he Cody Campbell £: independent from the stories and communities they coin; swooping in to write the unusual or Age 10 Vi. sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard oursehrs as both arvurate W journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where ice work." vf — Philip Poirer ?J- HT Mi The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 (W)A21 POINTS OF VIEW *i' Politics plunks Bankes into controversy ep. Lyn Bankes is a state legis harshest in the nation - is too cruel to debate Oct. 15 but was pulled from 15-year felony term and a $20,000 .-^ lator who prefers to work on young defendants who make one stu the calendar. "Nye is holding it up for fine for a conviction of manufacture or R low-profile child welfare pro pid mistake. They want the law three weeks," she told me. "VanRe possession with intent to deliver. . jects. She rarely speaks on the House eased. genmorter is willing to negotiate with • 13-20 years for delivery. } floor except to introduce schoolkid vis "The two are separate issues," said Nye. They don't want to hold up the • Three to five years and a $4,000 itors in the balcony. y. Bankes. "1 favor both (tightening the bill until the end of the legislative ses fine for simple possession. But in the last two w^feWthe Red- date rape law and easing the drug sion." Rohypnol trafficking and abuse ' ford Republican has been plunked liferJaw)." Meanwhile, House minority leader have been reported in 36 states, into the middle.of Michigan's biggest gntei; politics. Ken Sikkema, R-Grandville, has been including Michigan. Spring break criminal law controversy - the "drug Sen. William VanRegenmorter, R- pushing the date rape portion of date rape cases with drugs have been lifer" law. And she was clearly uncom- .Jenison, has made a career of advoca TIM RICHARD Bankes' bill. He publicly prodded the "epidemic" in Texas and Florida, ;fortable with it, ' . cy, for crime victims - more misdeedi Judiciary Committee at the beginning Sikkema said. ^ Ba/ikes, a seven-term lawmaker punishable as felonies, longer prison • Lawmakers want a simple, of the fall session to report it out. Best possible outcome from Bankes' who loves being called "Granny," will',; sentences. He has agreed to revisit Bankes' bill is aimed at drugs point of view: VanRegenmorter pro-: : "clean" bill. be term limited out by the constitu^ the 650 drug lifer law, but he consid dpveloped for body-building to reduce duces an acceptable bill easing the *' tion in 1998. One of her final efforts is ers it his legislative property. fat and enhance muscle. Rohypnol 650 drug lifer law, and.her anti-date House Bill 4065 to outlaw "date rape" Bankes got caught in the middle quickly. They dislike hot-button tablets, called "roofies," are up to 20 rape bill slides Tfirbiigh without an drugs that are slipped to unsuspect when her-.date rape drug bill came amendments that will make their pet times stronger than Valium; they are encumbering amendment, ing young women. before the House Judiciary Commit bills controversial. colorless, odorless and tasteless; they A popular bill, HB 4065 was intro Meanwhile, a controversy has tee Oct. 8. Rep. Michael Nye, R-Litch- Bankes said VanRegenmorter was dissolve quickly in a drink; their seda duced on Opening Day and has taken raged for years over a Michigan law field, won committee approval of an displeased to learn the House was tive effects last 12 hours or more. Not most of the year to get through the ' that requires a person convicted of amendment to Bankes' bill changing intruding in his policy area. He has only can a woman be raped, Sikkema House. Such are the machinations of dealing in 650 grams (2.2 pounds) of the drug lifer law to a term of years, conducted hearings and is working on said, but she suffers amnesia and the Legislature, ' drugs or more to be sentenced to life 15 to life. a bill that would allow drug "mules" can't remember the attack. Tim Richard reports on the local "• in prison - no judicial discretion, no Bankes was apprehensive. Law to get lesser sentences if they turn in Bankes' original HB 4065 sets implications of state and regional "• hope of parole. makers want a simple, "clean" bill "kingpins." some stiff penalties of its own: events. His Touch-Tone voice mail Many folks say Michigan's law - that will win unanimous support Bankes' bill was due for House • A minimum 10-year, maximum number is (313) 953-2047, Ext. 188h LETTERS Too many in act Reunion time bond of friendship and a rare cama Detroit News. Perhaps it was the agers, entertainers, business owners, raderie rarely seen nor understood by influence of President Franklin Roo truck drivers, secretaries, homemak- immy Durante had a saying - hen I told my friends I was going those who did not share our days and sevelt on our young minds who taught ers, and now grandparents. Many are J"Everybody wants to get into the Wto Michigan for a grade school lives in this small community and lit us the dignity of the common citizen, approaching 50th wedding anniver-. act." That's the problem with West- reunion, they all replied with "You tle school. and Hitler who taught us of the evil saries. There are few divorces among land's city government, with too many mean your high school or college What has made all of us so dedicat that lurked in the world and needed us. ex-mayors. reunion?" Then I had to explain and ed to these times and memories? Per to be overcome. It was and it is beautiful to remem People of Westland. your city gov tell them about Cooper School in the haps it was the remarkable teachers Every one of us will have a story to ber. And so almost 300 Cooper School ernment will only be as good as the 1940s that at that time was at the we had and the atmosphere of learn tell of principal Mildred Kelachow, alumni did so at Nankin Mills on Aug. people you elect to office. corner of Middlebelt and Ann Arbor ing and values they gave. Perhaps it teachers who will forever be remem 9, many of us traveling thousands of So, be wise in voting in this coming Trail in the midst of a small rural was the small, simple homes that we bered. Of the magnificent May Festi miles from across the country to election. community and of the classmates I lived in with honest and caring and vals we worked all year long to pro attend. I will vote for Robert Thomas, San graduated with one May 14, 1944, hard-working parents who were still duce with songs from famous com This little school, parents, teachers, dra Cicirelli, Sharon Scott and and who are today still my dearest struggling to overcome the Depression posers and international dances for, neighbors and our classmates togeth Richard LeBlanc - won't vou join me friends. we were born into. Perhaps it was the our proud parents. er have enriched our lives and made in my recommendations. It doesn't seem that long ago but it terrible war that engulfed the world Fate has not treated us all fairly as us who we are and we are grateful. NA. Wayne totals the sum of 53 years, two during this time, and the neighbors' some of us have achieved worldwide Alfrieda Krause Betts Westland months and 24 days since most of us sons who died in countries and acclaim and wealth and others have Scottsdale, Ariz. were together. It is a half a century islands far away known to us only borne great personal tragedies. and more away and yet those of us through our National Geographic We have become teachers, police who were there on Aug. 9 share a magazines, Weekly Readers and The men, missionaries, builders, man Adding second edition proves to be risky, thrilling experience t should come as no surprise to perceptive readers of this column that newspapers and I the people who make them are a bit odd, It's Fall Family FunCentral maybe even schizophrenic. On the one hand, we thrive on change, the new - the root word for "news" - on different happenings that we can put in the next edition at Fairlane Town Center of the paper. One of the worst things that can 1" happen to a newspaper person is to be trapped inside a slow news day, which means boredom A full weekend of music, magic, and having to concoct something newsworthy v out of the mundane. laughing and dancing! On the other hand, just below our excitable PHILIP POWER surface lies a deep conservatism and stubborn This weekend, Fairlane is the place to be for famiiy-friendly resistance to change. We go through months of the U.S. Postal Service to our own carrier force? doubt and hesitation'when we contemplate So the folks in Howell were justifiably nervous entertainment. Kids can make something unique witn Arts & changing the least little thing - the face of our and more than a little jumpy. Scraps.. .learn to tap dar.ee with the Center for Creative Studies.,. headline type or the way we present bylines for What was so moving to me about the visit r r instance - that most readers never will notice. was that their anxious pride in what they were and enjoy spectacular ent€'~ta>ime^t for oa e^te a -d kids alike! The venerable New York Times, for example, attempting reminded me so much of my own only this past week ran, for the first time in its feelings some 25 years earlier. Would the Fri history, a full-color picture on the front page. day night football game between two undefeated What's happening this Saturday, October 25: So when a newspaper that has been pub high school teams get over early enough so our lished once a week for its entire history decides reporter could write the story in time for the to put out a second-of-the-week edition - goes press start? "semi-weekly," in technical terms - it's a very But the visit was also thrilling. The folks big deal for us. working late into the night in Howell had the I remember back in the 1970s when I decided same dedication to the needs of the communi 4:30 & 6:30 pm to take the Observer Newspapers, six weekly ties their newspapers serve as motivates alt newspapers serving communities mostly in good community newspeople. They're running western Wayne County, semi-weekly by adding an all-new program listing for the local cable TV Doug Scheer'e a Saturday edition to our regular Wednesday channels in the Sunday paper, together with a publication schedule. It was triply scary: I page listing the salaries of all local people on Spooktacular wasn't sure we could deliver the paper regularly the public payroll, from U.S. Rep. Debbie Halloween Show and timely; and I wasn't sure readers would Stabenow ($133,600 annually) to John Esbrook, read it. who is the ordinance officer in Genoa Township So it was with a real sense of anticipation ($11.50 an hour). Live magic show provides tinged with anxiety that I went out to Howell As Press editor Maria Stuart wrote in her thrills and excitement for over the weekend to see folks at the Livingston last column before Sunday publication. "I/et's County Press and Brighton Argus on the home face it. folks, Livingston County is growing and the entire family. stretch of putting out their first-ever Sunday changing, and we're expanding right along with editions. it" For deeply conservative newspapers that had Perhaps general manager Rich Perlberg got been printed and delivered weekly for 15:$ years the best take on the attitude of passionate ser (in the case of the Press) and 118 years (in the vice to the community when he wrote in his col For a full schedule of Fall Family FunCentral activities, case of the Argus), contemplating an entirely umn, "I love this place. It's my home We new second-of-the-week edition was a big break deserve a Sunday paper whose roots, focus and call Fairlane at 1-600-992-9500 with the past, let alone a significant risk interest lie solely with Livingston County." Could a beefed-up staff maintain both news Phil Power is chairman of the company that papers' award-winning tradition of hometown •. 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October 23, 1997 Family ties Sisters meet for 1st time after 40-year separation JACK GLADDEN Adoption may have separated them when they were young children, but Nancy Chopp, Time we said sister Debra Salazar and twin brother Dennis Grable are together again and looking for nuts to peanuts missing members of their birth family. BY DUNE HANSON er lives with the family that includes aybe you read about it. That SPECIAL WRITER husband Guy and their four children. elementary school in "There must have been a reason," Rochester that has asked par When Nancy Chopp, 46, of Livonia, M and Debra Salazar, 47, of Warsau, Mo., noted Chopp about being given up for ents to stop sending peanut butter laid eyes on one another for the first adoption. "I'm very close to my kids. I sandwiches - or any other peanut can't imagine anything being that bad products - for their kids' lunches. time at Detroit-Wayne County Metro politan Airport last month, "it was very that you would give your kids up, but The reason? One student of about things were different back then." 400 at the school has what has been emotional." There were a lot of tears and hugs. She holds no ill feelings toward her described as a "life-threatening aller birth parents. Chopp said it was Den gy" to peanuts or peanut products. "Then she hands me this bouquet of flowers ... that's beautiful," said nis who, in 1992, initiated the first con And the district's community services tact. director says the district "has a duty Salazar, still filled with emotion at the memory. The women, birth sisters, met "He got some non-identifying infor to make the environment safe for all mation; that's what piqued my interest children." for the first time recently when Salazar flew to Detroit to spend a week at her because it said that we had two older It's hard to argue with that. And sister's home in Livonia. siblings," she said. Even so, Chopp therein lies the problem. Peanut The smiles came frequently and didn't pursue the initial information allergies are as real as they are rare. until last fall when a medical crisis Most studies indicate that maybe 1 heartfelt as young girls when the women glanced at each other over cups prompted her need to find out more , percent of the population is actually about her birth family. allergic to peanuts, and, among that 1 of coffee at Chopp's home. But the pain of more than 40 years of separation A bleeding disorder sent Chopp to percent, life-threatening situations the hospital. She required three blood are pretty uncommon. But they can rergained close to the surface and spilled over occasionally in tears. transfusions and doctors are still not happen. clear what went wrong. So if you are in charge of a school Chopp and her twin brother, Dennis Grable, who lives in Florida, were born "The doctor told me, Tou need to get and one student suffers from this con a medical history; you're entitled to dition, you try to accommodate her to at Garden City Hospital and stayed there until they were adopted by the that. I'll help you.' He wrote a letter," every reasonable degree by alerting said Chopp. teachers and staff to the situation and Grables. The family lived in Inkster working with the child and the par until they moved to Garden City when (retting information the twins were about 15 years old. ents. But focus on the word "reason This January Chopp petitioned Pro Their parents had a natural son, able." Banning peanut butter sand bate Court and was assigned two inter Jimmy, born six years after the adop wiches is no more "reasonable" than mediaries. The court discovered that tion. He lives in Texas. banning cars after a fatal accident. the birth mother was named Arline "They were very good to us," said PHOTO BT DIANE HANSON Reason, of course, is as archaic as and that her married name, at one Chopp. "We couldn't have had better common sense today. That's why I'm time, was Thompson. She learned that Together again: Just holding hands wasn't enough for Debra parents. I'm thrilled to death about the backing the school in this situation her mother was one of eight children, Salazar (left) who held on to the arm other newly found sister and offering my own plan for a way my life turned out." 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(Salazar had lived • i had good parents but I was insecure, very "When he took his son, I didn't she spent most of her younger > tltye of her eight children, that a with her birth mother for seven realize why he took him and not years in California, before her adoption, Salazar also stayed '•jfi&i of her children aleo was years before being adopted.) The Insecure. It has caused a lot of problems in my me," she said, the hurt still thick with her birth mother in Inkster ; Hwins, and that her grandfather caller didn't have it handy but life. It did hurt. You grow up and you try to figure in her voice. "One time before at about the same time that the died at the age of 33. said she would look it up and the adoption was finalized, the out why. I wish she had just done it when I was twins lived there with their par By March, the court notified call right back. courts said I had to go back and born/ ents. They puzzled over the pos ' ;Chopp that they thought they Salazar cradled the receiver spend one last time with my sibilities. 1 had located a full sibling sister, with a heavy heart, sure that Debra Salazar mother and I got to see my brother for the last time, too. I I hut needed to get authorizations was the end of her dream. With -Warsau, Mo. "We could have been right [ .signed by all parties before any in minutes that seemed an eter didn't know it was going to be around the corner from each i.jdetails could be released. nity to her, the woman called the last time. That's the last other; we might have been in the \ CJhopp's reaction was, "Oh my back. wanted me.'" life. It did hurt. You grow up and time I ever saw her or my broth same grocery store," said :, ijjpi$h, I have sisters. I was never "Debra, I found it,' she said. you try to figure out why. I wish er." Salazar. fceht on finding my parents, but 'Her name w.as Arline." Then my Difficult to deal with she had just done it when I was ^Jiien I found out a sister ..." heart started beating again," Being given up for adoption at born. Looking for the others "We could have gone to the same school," Chopp added. ! £££utheran Social Services con- Salazar said. Permission slips the age of seven is still some "Worse than that, she killed So far, Salazar and Chopp , 4$icted Salazar by phone about were signed and the sisters' thing Salazar has difficulty com our chances of growing up have been unable to locate Ricky For now, the women content ;!^ight o'clock one evening in names and phone numbers were ing to terms with. Salazar said together. Do you know what it or an older half-sister, Lara, themselves with the miracle of \^arch. exchanged. she remembers her adoptive would have been like for me to they believe was born around their reunion and the joy of f 1946. They would also like to • f\ "I knew they (the twins) exist- "I couldn't wait," Salazar said. mother coming to her birth have brothers and sisters?" future visits. For Chopp, finding ', *&i, but when I got the phone call "I called her first." mother's house and taking her Salazar remembers a little locate their father, Frank. They her sister made her feel "defi '••'"f almost had a heart attack," "I was so excited but I was away. She said she was never about her birth mother. She know he was of Italian descent nitely more complete." Salazar said. Once the caller ver- scared to call her," said Chopp told she was going to be adopted. remember her eyes, but not their and that he had an Italian last -ified that her maiden name was who was busy shoring up some "They were strangers," she color. Her mother also had dark name. "I've never had a sister so, to Grissom, she explained the adop stamina to make the phone call. said of her adoptive parents who hair but she didn't really make Salazars adoptive mother has me, this is real exciting," she tion laws to her. "I said, "OK, I just have to men raised her as an only child. "But, much of an impression on her seen a picture of him and she said. "As soon as she said adopted, I tally get myself ready for this.' " I'll tell you, they were the best like a loving mother or a mean has said her daughter looks "I never had anybody to boss more like him. started shaking," Salazar con After the sisters had their first parents any child could have mother would - "She was ... an around before," said Salazar, rel fessed. "The woman said, 'Debra, contact, Salazar called her ever had. I loved them the absent mother." Salazar would also like to find ishing in her new-found status of yo(i have a sister and she's been newly-found brother, Dennis in minute they took me in." But what Salazar remembers a woman named Virginia Peck big sister. Then she laughed trying to find you.' I started cry- Florida who, Salazar said, was a Still, the late adoption had most is her little brother, Ricky. who helped arrange for her with the realization of an older itfe. I said, 'Oh, please tell me little hurt at first. adverse affects on Salazar who is "I used to just love him. I cher adoption. She was the one who sibling: "They don't listen to me took her adoptive mom over to ^fih>S is not a joke.' I knew I had "He said, 'She must have loved divorced and has two grown chil ished him," she said. "I don't anyway." ; dialers and brothers. I dreamed you more than us if she kept you dren.. remember any affection from meet her birth mom. '^(&out this happening all my so long.' I said, 'Dennis, she did "It's been hard on me all my anybody, so he loved me and I The sisters have been running People who may have informa .'1?e" n't. If she had loved me, she life," she said through tears. loved him." up against road blocks. They tion that would help in locating >»§till, Salazar could hardly would have given me up at birth "She's caused me mental hurt. I Ricky was taken away by his would like to find more missing other family members, can call ^Believe the news. To be sure it or she would have let me go with had good parents but I was inse father, a man whom Salazar ini links and more medical informa (313) 224-5237 between 8:30 a.m. ^«fe no prank, Salazar asked the those people I spent a lot of time cure, very insecure. It has tially thought was her father, tion. Salazar recently found out and 4 p.m. Monday through Fri woman if she knew her mother's with because they loved me and caused a lot of problems in my too, but was not. that she is diabetic. Although day. Gladden from page Bl 'Peanut-Free America. Since, in some rare cases, costs relating to peanut-borne ply declaring that peanuts are "Peanut butter is gross and and peanuts and peanut-sniffing ' Peanut bans aren't new or peanuts can kill, I propose that illnesses. drugs. Never mind the scientific yucky! Sticks to the roof of your dogs could be employed by unique to this particular school. all peanut products should bear Those illnesses could open up evidence. Just do it by presiden mouth." schools when they embark on Last year, Newsweek reported that warning label. Where's the a whole*new class action suit for tial decree. And First Lady Hillary Rod those locker searches.' Pity the that a New York school had Surgeon General's report on flight attendants who have'been Sales of peanuts to minors ham Clinton, who's always in poor middle schooler who gets banned any form of peanut or peanuts anyway? exposed to second-hand peanuts would be tigljtly regulated. the market for a children's cru busted for having a pack of peanut product from its premis for many years. They even had Candy counter clerks would be sade, could admonish teens to honey-roasteds sitting alongside es, another school established Then there's the question of to serve peanuts when the "No required to card anyone under "Just Say Nuts! to Nuts." theMidol bottle. peanut-free classrooms and one regulation. Certainly a product Smoking" light was ON. 27 attempting to purchase a Peanut advertisements would school in Minnesota (Minneso as dangerous as peanuts should The FDA, which, with encour Snickers bar and teenage under not be allowed anywhere near Owners of Chinese and Thai ta!) set up separate tables in the be subject to the same regula agement from President Bill cover sleuths should be schools (which would have black restaurants would undoubtedly lunchroom for kids eating tions as tobacco and alcohol. Clinton, has become a kind of employed to rat on anyone fail and yellow signs declaring them complainthat their business peanut butter and jelly sand Besides, the states could pick up 1984ish Ministry of Health, ing to check ID. selves "Peanut-Free School would be hurt if they were wiches. Schools from Mas a tidy sum by levying special would be charged with regulat Zones") and Mr. Peanut and required to becomepeanut-free sachusetts to Canada have also peanut taxes and they might ing peanuts and peanut products Anti-peanut organizations Peter Pan would join Joe Camel environments, but hey, this is mandated that peanuts will not decide to sue peanut producers to a much greater degree than it could launch extensive public in that free speech dumping 1997. We must protectthe chil be allowed on their property. for reimbursement of health care already does. If this presented service advertising campaigns, ground in the sky. dren. By any means necessary. any kind of legal problem, Clin featuring Brooke Shields with D.A.R.E. could breathe some Jack Gladden, a copy editor for ton could authorize the agency to peanuts stuck up her nostrils new life into its programs by the Observer Newspapers, is a regulate peanut products by sim delivering the message that DAREing to keep kids off drugs Canton resident. CITY OF GARDEN CITY MICHIGAN NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF GARDEN CITY LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received at the 15125 Farmington Road '. Office of the City Clerk in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden MICHIGAN Livonia, MI 4814 "City, MI 48135, Telephone: 313-525-8814, on or before WEDNESDAY, NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOVEMBER 5,1997, at 2:00 p.m., for the purchase of the following: The Livonia Public Schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan, hereby •*" 8ERVICE AGREEMENT FOR GENERATOR MAINTENANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received at the invites the submission of sealed bids for (EQUIPMENT ONLY): ^OILS, LUBRICANTS, ANTIFREEZE AND WINDSHIELD SOLVENT Office of the City Clerk in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135, Telephone: 313-525-8814, on or before WEDNESDAY, 57 - LOCH1NVAR HOT WATER BOILERS Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a NOVEMBER 5,1997, at 2:00 p.m., for the purchase of the following: 1 • LOCHINYAR POOL HEATER sealed envelope endorsed with the name(s) of item(s) bid, at the lower left 1 • HOT WATER STORAGE TANK corner. RIFLES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT 10 - STACK STANDS CIVTL DISTURBANCE SHTELDS — The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of November, 1997 at part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a the office of the Board of Education, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, City. sealed envelope endorsed with the namefs) of item(s) bid, at the lower left Michigan. At this time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. corner. Vendors are encouraged to attend. Bid opening will be in the Maintenance R.D. SHOWALTER R.D. SHOWALTER Department conference room. City Clerk-Treasurer PublUh: October 23,3997 City Clerk-Treasurer Specifications and bid forms may be picked up in the Purchasing LHT5U Publish: October 23,1997 Department. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part in the interests of uniformity, design, equipment, delivery time or preference, to waive any informalities and to award to other than low- bidder, with rationale to support such a decision. Any bid submitted will be binding for ninety <90) days subsequent to the date of bid opening. Publish Oclobtr 19 and 23. 1997 Lost Our Lease .<, Card & Gift Center THMS L-OCATION ONLY!!! GRAND RIVER - HALSTED PLAZA, FARMINGTON GOING OUT OF BUSINESS ••— -^- : • • ,- CSV* OF^^^^^ ^^^^^H ^^^^^FH F»rmoot m&li * mm MM mmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 *B3 •*? WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Dolas-Brandt Wysocki-Hill Petree-Francis Margo Elise Brandt and John and Sara Wysocki of Kay and John Petree of How James Nicholas Dolas III were Livonia announce the forthcom ell announce the forth coming married June 7 at Ward Presby ing marriage of their daughter, marriage of their daughter, Jen terian Church in Livonia by the Nancy Anne, to David Taylor nifer Lynn, to Richard Jacob Rev. Harold Edmonds. Hill, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis, the son of Richard and The bride is the daughter of Thayer J. Hill Jr. of Naperville, Sylvia Francis of Dearborn Arnold and Margaret Brandt of 111. Heights. Livonia. The groom is the son of A 1987 Livonia Churchill High The bride-to-be is a 1991. James and Pamela Dolas of School graduate, the bride-to-be graduate Livonia Stevenson Noblesville, Ind. earned a degree in individual High School graduate. She is The bride is a 1992 graduate and family studies from Central employed as a sales coordinator of Livonia Stevenson High Michigan University in 1991. for a manufacturer's representa School and a graduate of Pur She is employed as a probation tive in Bloomfield Hills. due University where she officer at DuPage County Proba A graduate of St. Francis earned a bachelor of science tion. Cabrini High School, her fiance degree in electrical engineering is studying mechanical engi in 1995 and a master of science Her fiance graduated from neering at the University of degree in electrical engineering Naperville Central High School Michigan-Dearborn. in 1997. She is employed by in 1985 and Michigan State Uni An October wedding is Northern Telecom in Atlanta, versity in 1989 with a degree in planned at First United Method Ga. political science and economics. Church of Farmington. The groom is a 1992 graduate Her flower girl was Lisa Black. He is employed as a corporate A November wedding is of Noblesville High School and a The groom asked Scott Dolas pension specialist with Minneso planned at Antioch Lutheran 1997 graduate of Purdue Uni to serve as best man with ta Mutual. Church in Farmington Hills. Teevin-Gilroy versity with a bachelor of sci groomsmen Erich Brandt, Jim and Edie Teevin of Livo ence degree in computer and Christopher Cooper and Carter-Greening degree from the University of nia announce the engagement of electrical engineering. He is Jonathan Hanson. The ring Michigan and her master's their daughter, Janey Lee, to doing graduate work at Georgia bearer was George Tintera. William and June Carter of degree from Oakland University. Kevin Dennis Gilroy, the son of Plymouth announce the engage Institute of Technology. A reception was held at Lau Her fiance is a graduate of Sadie Gilroy of Sault Ste. Marie, The bride asked Sally Hoey to rel Manor in Livonia. Following ment of their daughter, Karen Mich., and the late Hiram Ellen, to Anthony Charles Michigan State University. He be her matron of honor, with a honeymoon on Mackinac received his master of business Gilroy. Miko Aishime, Heather Whitter Island, the couple .is making Greening, the son of Charles and The bride-to-be is a 1981 grad Juliana Greening of West administration degree from and Kyrie Dolas as bridesmaids. their home in Atlanta, Ga. Wayne State University. uate of Livonia Stevenson High Bloomfield. School and a 1986 graduate of The bride-to-be is a graduate A spring wedding is planned Western Michigan University. of Plymouth Salem High School. at First United Methodist Her fiance is a 1978 graduate She received her bachelor's Church. of Sault Area High School and is attending Schoolcraft College. A December wedding is planned. 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O There's no guiltl 3 5 6 ? 4 6 ;] ' 1-888-3 FLORINE We've )us( made dieting as easy as/ ->A Meetings and Times... Huntington CALL TODAY Banks FOR COMPLETE MEETING Take control of your money."' LISTINGS "Assum«sCurr«nt8 50S APR (elfotrve thrDunh Nwite' ?6 I99?i dc* s not erg--^ M -' ^urn co.r'rl »T;»,TI pt,\ .r>rni cvV and »-a "ot rjpay princ^Mhat is outtUnd.rtg on tr* kr,| it mjptt —I- •V'NiiiiMii'atfc^iiMiiii^iaaiiiit^M^^ uniiUMii^ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 *0* Light Up a Life celebrates 10 years of helping hospice BY SUE MASON dren and adults. Last year, the Grille at the Marriott, Jean Paul Tracy Gary, a stay at the STAKK WHITKK benefit raised $70,000, and orga- Le Page of Angela Hospice, Pinestead Resort and other base After nine successful years, nizers are hoping to top Charley's Deli and Grille, Chi- ball, hockey, football and basket the Italian American Club of $100,000 for the 10th year. mento's, Confectionately Yours ball memorabilia. Livonia and Jacobson's at Laurel Helpingto reach that goal are Bakery, DePalma's, deRos Deli And if that isn't enough, there Park Place aren't resting on the 10 GEM sponsors who have cacies, D. Denison's, Genghis will be a raffle with a first prize their laurels for year 10 of the paid between $1,000 and $5,000 Khan, Great Harvest Bread Co., of four-night/three-day trip Tor Light Up a Life benefit for to support the event. Italian American Club, Joe's two to Las Vegas via Northwest Angela Hospice. This is the seventh year Produce, Kicker's and Laurel Airlines. Accommodations will A highlight of the preholiday Jacobson's has joined with the Manor Banquet Center. be a Tuesday through Friday season, the event has become Italian American Club in spon Also serving up their special stay at New York, New York famous for its strolling supper, soring the benefit, and that ties will be Livonia Italian Bak during the month of March. fashions shows featuring a bevy partnership has contributed to ery, Lower Town Grill, Macaroni Second prize will be a $500 of area celebrities, raffle and its success, according to DiCo Grill, McDonald's, Mountain Jacobson's gift certificate, with a silent auction. mo. Jack's, Old Mexico, Plymouth Beanie Babies and Teeriie Slated for 6-9 p.m. Sunday "The year before we went to Fish and Seafood Market, Rock's Beanie Babies basket as third Nov. 9, at Jacobson's. Newburgh Jacobson's, we raised $3,500 for Sanno's, Schoolcraft College, prize, a 13-inch color TV with and Six Mile roads, Livonia, the hospice; our first year at Jacob- Star Clipper Dinner Train, Uni remote as fourth prize and $100 event also will feature a few new son's we raised $20,000," DiCo versity of Michigan-Dearborn cash as fifth prize. faces, that of honorary chairs mo said. "We were able to give Henry Ford Estate, Uptown Raffle tickets are $1 and are Gov. John Engler and wife Angela Hospice $17,000 more Cafe, Vic's Cafe, Villa de Roma on sale at Angela Hospice, 14100 Michelle and Frank Stella of that year and it's been increas Gov. John Engler Michelle Engler and W & E's Catering. Newburgh Road, and at Jacob- F.D.Stella Products. ing ever since." "We usually have 25-30 son's at Laurel Park Place. Win "Light Up a Life co-chair Car Light Up a Life will kick off Paul Gross, WDIV-TV weather Richards of NBC-Lansing. restaurants and this year we've ners need not be present to win. olyn DiComo is thrilled to have with the VIP celebrity and man, and Chervl Chodin of Sports notables on the guest got them all placed in t;he store," In the past. Light Up a Life Stella and the state's first couple champagne reception 5:30-6:30 WXYZ-TV - who have been list are WJR Detroit Tigers DiComo said. "And Jacobson's has attracted some 900 patrons as honorary chairs. Active in the p.m. Tickets for the reception involved in the benefit since its broadcaster Frank Beckman and has redone its floor plan for the and for the 10th anniversary, Republican Party and the Italian and all of the evening's festivi move to Jacobson's. Gross has Larry Sorensen, former Detroit first floor, so it will be more the goal is 1.000. Invitations community. St^la already has ties cost $75 each. Doors will been a celebrity guest for seven Tigers Rich Leach and former accessible for the restaurants went out last week and even committed to being at the benefit open at 6 p.m. for those holding years and Chodin for six, replac Detroit Red Wings coach John and for them to get in and out." before the mailing, 100 tickets and hopes are the Knglers, and the $40 general admission tick ing WDIV's Kristi Krueger who Wilson. For the second year, the bene had already been sold, DiComo possibly their three daughters, ets. did it for one year before moving Rounding out the list are jour fit will feature a silent auction. said. will be able to make it. DiComo In the past, the benefit fea to Miami. nalists Patricia Anstett and Tim Available to the highest bidder "People anxiously wait for said. tured children's, designer and Joining them as celebrity Kiska, Ken Calvert of WJR will be a two-night stay for two this." she added. "We're working hard to have cetebrity fashion shows. This guests will be television notables radio, radio personality Jimmy at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Tickets for Light Up a Life are them here that night." she said. year they have been combined Denise Dedor, Don Shane and Launce and Rachel Nevada of Island, one hour in the studio available at Angela Hospice, "And I hope they bring one. two into one large show "to give Teresa Tomeo of WXYZ-TV, WJR with Mitch Albom. with Ken Calvert, Mr. and Mrs. 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, or all three girls. This is a family everyone a chance to see and Tracy Gary of WWJ-TV, Fred Thirty of the area's, finest Santa package, Beanie Babies, a and at Jacobson's. Laurel Park affair, so I'm going for the sky." participate in everything," DiCo Heumann and Lila Lazarus of restaurants will be stationed Jeff Daniels package, two auto Place, Six Mile and Newburgh Proceeds from Light Up a Life mo said. WDIV-TV, Kay Lowry of WJBK- throughout the store for the graphed Steve Yzerman jerseys, roads, Livonia. For more infor benefit Angela Hospice programs Organizers also will be hand TV. David Scott and Kristen strolling supper. Providing the a Detroit Lions Package, a mation, call Angela Hospice at which care for incurably iil chil ing out kudos to two celebrities - Smith of WKBD-TV and Diane food will be Allie's American WWJ-TV 2 chopper ride with (313)464-7810. Ann Arbor OUR 29th SEASON Antiques Market I M. BRUSHER 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan MARGARET BRUSHER'S ANN ARBOR ANTIQUES MARKET (Exit #175, off I-94, then South 3 Miles) ANN ARBOR. MICHIGAN Sunday, November 2 6:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. . CONSERVATION & RESTORATION V. DAVIS M.L. SPEERS SALLY-PAR RISH TONY'S TREASURES SPECIALISTS N Tonawawda, NY Ann Arbor Brighton. Ml Coshocton. OH Represented at every show. Furniture, paint Lots of Chintzware Dolls & toy sewmg machines Period furniture, accessories. Decorative architechtural ings, textiles. ceramics, clocks & Oriental rugs. 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Ml Including antiquarian Michigan maps 1839- Country furniture 4 accessories. Period furniture and accessories. Collector and museum stoneware Furnilure in paml, architectural & accessories. 1920's (over 20). Santas & holiday prints, calendar art works. B 55fo MgfTfc* M Collection of 25 Victorian children's sleds & sleighs, 12 cylinder music boxes, collection of vintage posters ALL DEALERS (PICTURED CANALE'S ANTIQUES KATHY MONGENAS WM. SPENCER. THE RAGMAN WOODY STRAUB Delaware Ohio • Fmo Amoncana Always Loveland. Ohio Portland. Ml Pancea. Fla WILL BE AT THE SHOW! 18th & 19th century English furniture & accessories Canps photography g. daguerrotypes medcal Furn-tu'p A {V) FOR CHURCH PAGE COPY CHANGES PLEASE CALL FRIDAY FOR INFORMATION ON ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL: MICHELLE ULFIG (313) 953-2160 Evangelical INDEPENDENT BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE VOUTH CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH BAPTIST BIBLE 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia MA Presbyterian FELLOWSHIP : October 26th « Church 525 3664 or 261-9276 _—J "God is Great Enough To Guide My Life" 17000 Farmington Road Sunday School 10:00 A.M. zULi-^JU Uvonla 422-1150 LIVONIA CANTON Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Dr. Jame* N. McQuire, Pastor 14175 Farmington Rd. 46001 Warren Road TRINITY Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. (N. of I-96) (West of Canton Center) Worship Services Wed Family Hour 7:15 P.M. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & Sunday Worship 9:30 am PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday School 10:45 am 8:00, 9:15,10:45 A.M. Sunday School 9:45 am GHDRGH OCTOBER 26th (313)414-7422 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (313) 522-6830 Sharing the Love otChrisr 5 Miles W. of She Won Rd and 12:05 P.M. 11 a.m. "A Recipe For A Successful Life From M-14 take Gottfredson Rd. Souih Evening Service 6 p.m. "Faith, Promise, Giving' Or. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Pastor & Mrs. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Risen Christ Lutheran 8:00 7:00 P.M. H.L. Petty 'A Church Thai's Concerned About People" 20805 Middlebelt (tome*uiBwlti M.-dd«t*:r Praise & Worship Service Shuttle Service from Farmington Hills, Mich. 46250 Ann Arbor Road 9:30 Stevenson High School WORSHIP SERVICES (1 MJe West ot ShcWoo) Lifeline Contemporary Service Plymouth «453-5252 for All A.M. Services £*c*pt s.vo AM. Saturday Evening 6p.m Worship Service 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. 11:00 6MJLE Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m, jf,I»'J 1«1 Traditional Service Nursery Provided Bible Class 4 Sunday School 1030 Family Sunday School 9:45 a.m. g NEW HOPE 5403 S.Wayne Rd.»Wayne, MI Hugh McWartin. Lay Minister r- 5 _ . ______(Belwwn Mkhltin Ave. & Van Born Rd) Pastor John W. Meyer • 474-0675 SUNDAYSCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) 0* H Service Broadcast CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED 2 BAPTIST (313)728-2180 8:00 - 9:30 ajn. 1-96 £ 11:00 A.M. vir 1 Sunday School for All Ages WUFIAM 1030 CHURCH B' Humes, Pastor ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHRIST THE C00D SHEPHERD Sunday-School 9:J0 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Church & School 5885 Venoy Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. 1 Blk. N. of Ford Rd.. WesHand 425-0260 42690 Cherry Mill Road, Canton Wednesday Children, Youth & Adult Bible Study 7:00 -8:oo p.m. Divine Worship 8 « 11:00 AM. 981-0286 Roger Aumann, Pastor CHURCHES OF UNITED CHURCH Bible Class 4 SS 9:30 A.M. Worship 8:00 & 10i30 A.M. Monday Evening Service 7:30 P.M. TftENAZARENE OFCHRIST Gary 0. Hea *.'i'.ff... •',.,- _^__. I______M______I mmmm mm* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 B7 9 ANNIVERSARIES WRC hosts 'Thinking About College Stephens Glenn and Leona Stephens of It's the time of year when high •... Nancy Swanborg pointed out that the pro nation of support services pro Livonia gathered with family school students are bracing for vides the resources for proactive and friends at the Leather Bot their college entrance examina gram 'begins a support process and provides a intervention by the student tle Inn in Livonia to celebrate tions and considering where and foundation for academic success for the partici should the need arise." their 70th wedding anniversary. what they'll study when they hit pants.' Thinking About College" got The couple exchanged vows campus as a freshman student. its start in 1979 as an informs on Aug. 11, 1927, in Ironwood, It's also time for adults who network of mature femaie/st« Mich. She is the former Leona are considering enrolling in col dents who shared informati/n, Belle Currie. lege for the first time or return to afford a higher education and goals, fears and challenges ideas and possible solution/ to The couple has three children ing to college sign up for Think "what they want to be when they before the participants break campus and home ejfperiahces - Arthur of California, Gladys grow up." out into smaller groups that will ing About College." In 1985, the WRC recognized Smith of Livonia and Don Sponsored by Schoolcraft Col Administrators and staff from help them identify areas of Stephens of Livonia. They also the college's admissions, finan interest in the college curricu the need to provide formal infajv*' lege's Women's Resource Center, mation and support for women have seven grandchildren and Thinking About College" will be cial, registration and counseling lum. 13 great-grandchildren. offices and Learning Assistance The areas the "small groups who were returning to school offered 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tues and created the program. Retired for 28 years, he was a day, Nov. il, at the college's and child care centers and WRC will cover include liberal arts, locomotive engineer with the Radcjiff Center, 1751 Radcliff will be on hand to explain the business, child development; In tracking the 79 peoplg who Michigan Central Railroad. She St., south of Ford Road, Garden services provided by their vari academic options, paramedical, have attended a Thinking was a school teacher in Prescott, City. The all-day session costs ous offices and centers. nursing and technical along with About College" in 1989, the Mich. Club. She enjoys gardening, $5, including lunch. At the end of the morning ses the special grants available WRC found that 33 percent were admitted and registered for class He is a member of the Broth sewing and crocheting. Together In its 12th year, Thinking sion, participants also will through the Women's Resource erhood of Locomotive Engineers they enjoy getting together with receive information on financial Center. and that 92 percent had a 3.0 About College" is presented grade point average or better. . and the Garden City Garden their family. before each semester and allows aid, a college catalog and an In explaining Thinking About prospective older students to admissions packet as well as a College" in an article for "Inno "We have discovered that explore the educational opportu flow chart showing the steps vation Abstracts," a publication mature women are a special pop Mulcahy nities offered at the college, J that need to be taken from the of the National Institute for ulation of students who provide James and Dolores Mulcahy of The morning session will look admission's office to the firstda y Staff and Organizational Devel the college with a wealth of valu Plymouth were the guest of at the questions and concerns of class. opment, WRC executive director able experiences and a very suc honor at a Mass and dinner with the participants may have about Following lunch, a panel of Nancy Swanborg pointed out cessful academic record," Swan their children and grandchildren entering or reentering college, women who have survived that the program "begins a sup borg wrote. for their 45th wedding anniver such as how to juggle schedules thinking about college to become port process and provides a foun To register or for more infor sary. and find time to study, keeping successful students will offer dation for academic success for mation, call the WrtC aTC313l The couple exchanged vows on up with younger students, how first-person accounts of their the participants. And an expla 462-4443. Aug. 23, 1952, at the Church of the Madonna and St. Paul in Detroit. She is the former Dolores Vella. The Mulcahys have four mar LOOSE LOWER DENTURES? Pre Christmas Sate 2? ried children - Tim and wife 20-75% Off Entire Stock & PARTIALS? . oWeen Chmielewski Edward and Mary Chmielews ki of Redford recently celebrated IT/ their 50th wedding anniversary July 20. She is the former Mary fctacular Kwik. After renewing their vows Livonia Jaycees before family and friends after PEARSON'S PUMPKIN PATCH OAK HAVEN FARM Mass at Our Lady of Loretto U-PICK HAUNTED Church in Redford, they were 6255 Napitr Rd. Plymouth HARVEST DAYS &W. tenter of Sopitr t S- Territorial the guests of honor at a recep Opan 10am ta Piuk JMV~.ft»fc" Saturday & Sunday in October, 11am - 6pm Vrtuthi Tin Siriir Tc#«£ HALLS OF tion at Laurel Manor in Livonia. (tltiUMidiflTuiJiF)' \wrij? No admission • Free Petting Farm» FREE Hay Maze They have three children - DOOM | Petting Farm, Maze, Hayrides Are Saturday & Sunday] Mark of West Bloomfteld, Kathy m vrromrasrrew s, ^ .vr r KUSSSSSSXXSZ at Liadis of Bloomfield Hills and Jesttaixl Parks &Rec Present IA Halloween Walk Wonderland. I COrC HORSE DRAWNi Christine Abbey of Northville - Mall and six grandchildren. October 23. 24 & 25 irnCCHAYRIDE I rtooScaiy F«n(^ Mveoture tbni Cefitnt City Pafii Plymouth Rd. & Middlebelt Rd. Igooifaooe child with purchase of ADULT TICKET Forty-seven-year residents of Tickets Available at Bailey Center •5e? 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For Our Famify Fun Package DeRoche VP^K Apples • FaH Red Raspberries • Pumpkin • Bike Trails • Baboon Typhoon Richard and Norah DeRoche For more information regarding • Hay Maze • Nigerian Dwarl Goats • Free Wagon Rxtes • Group Tours M-F of Wostland celebrated their ir^^ $1.00 Off] 60th wedding anniversary on this Spookie Directory please call Picking Daily • 9:00am-6:00pm Sept. 18 with an open house Weather Permitting Barn of Horrors | Call lor availability ol varieties Admit | reception, hosted by their chil June 313-953*2099 * Rich 313-953-2069 1V dren and their spouses. 11 ^^Cfi^ ' *"•'^ Cf\ic>y ;v !'•.(• I The couple married on Sept. Featuring freshly pressed elder and delicious Apple Spice 18, 1937, at St. Martin's on the Donuts, Visit the Qre hard on the Internet at Lake Church in Detroit. She is www.erwlnorchards.com (or $ Saving Coupon*. the former Norah Robitaille. A (248) 437-0150 Hot Line (248) 437*4701 naturalized citizen, she was &• '3ft 3 born in Quebec, Canada. •*& 2£_ They have three married chil •Mteml dren - Gary and wife Marie, Paul and wife Anne, and Diane \ Buttcrmoro and husband Carl They also have eight grandchil dren. He retired from Rockwell International in 1973 The cou •%• ple lived in Redford Township fMfc IU7433 for 54 years, actively following Softball and basketball games. \ I te'c The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 RELIGION CALENDAR Listings for the Religion Calen Nov. 6, "What We Believe About SPAGHETTI DINNER a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, 17000 Farmington Road, Livo portray the unforgettable heal dar should be submitted in writ Sin" by Father Peters Nov. 13, The Chariots for Christ Chap at Christ Our Savior Lutheran nia. ing of a blind man by Jesus ing no later than noon Friday for "What We Believe About Icons" ter of the Christian Motorcy Church's Canton Campus, The Harmonaires are one of Christ. Full nursery and the next Thursday's issue. They Nov. 20 by Jim King, "What We clists Association will host their 46001 Warren Road, Canton. the Detroit area's premier preschool care will be provided. can be mailed to Sue Mason at Believe About Scripture and first annual spaghetti dinner , There will be lots of activities, choirs, entertaining audiences in Plymouth Baptist is at 42021 36251 Schoolcraft,, Livonia Tradition" Dec. 4 by King, and starting at 5:30 p.m., Friday, including face painting, puppet several states with their power Ann Arbor Trail, half mile west 48150, or by fax at (313) 591- "What We Believe About Heaven Oct. 24, at the Living Word Wor shows and goodies. Parents ful gospel sound for many years. of Haggerty Road, Plymouth. For 7279. For more information, call and Hell" by Father Shalhoub ship Center, 26701 Pennsylva should plan to accompany their The evening will feature favorite more information, call (313) 453- (313) 953-2131. Dec. 11. The church is located at nia, Brownstown Township. The children. Children wearing cos selections from both choir's 5534. tumes will be eligible for door NEW PROGRAM 18100 Merfiman Road, Livonia. dinner includes pasta, salad, repertoire, including a variety of 'GODSPELL' AUDITIONS For more information, call (313) bread and dessert and entertain prizes. No occult themes, please. styles from contemporary and St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Mary's Antiochian Ortho To register, call (313) 522-6830. dox Church is offering a new 422-0010. ment by Messenger, a contempo spirituals, to traditional and Wayne is holding open auditions Jadult education, program that MIRACLE REVIVAL rary band and book table. Pro SPECIAL CONCERT black gospel. The highlight of for the spring production of '.encourages participants to come Evangelist R.W. Schambach ceeds benefit "Run for the Son," Ward Evangelical Presbyteri the evening will be the concert's "Godspeir from 1-4 p.m. Sun •Wd learn about orthodoxy from will have miracle services at 7 an annual event in support of an Church of Livonia and St. finale, showcasing the two choirs day, Oct. 26, at the church locat tl'8;30 p.m. Thursdays through p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 6 p.m. the national ministry's purpose Stephen's A.M.E. Church of together for two very special ed at the corner of Michigan iDec. ll. Speakers and topics Sunday, Oct. 26, at Great Faith of reaching lost bikers and pro Detroit will present a special numbers. Avenue and Third Street. Call ^include: "What We Believe Ministries International, 10709 viding transportation to mission concert featuring the 200-voice The concert is free of charge. Dr. Richard Schneider at (313) jAboufc Being-Born Again" by Grand River at Oakman Boule aries in foreign countries. For Ward Chancel Choir under the For more information, call Ward 729-2266 for more information. jFath.er Richard Peters Oct. 23, vard, Detroit. The host will be more information, call Dennis direction of Dr. Jerry Smith and Church at (313) 422-1899. Simon at (313) 531-1604. PRAYER GROUP f What We Believe About Bap Bishop Wayne Jackson. For the 40-voice Harmonaires under LUTHERAN CHORAL FESTIVAL The Madonna University tism" by Father Meters Oct. 30, , more information, call (313) 491- PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY the direction of Sylvia Holifield "A Downtown Lutheran Prayer Group will have guest HVhat We Believe About the - 3900. Children ages 3-9 are invited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in the Choral Festival," featuring the speakers Don and Carol McCain Divine Liturgy" by Father Peters to a Pumpkin Patch Party 10 sanctuary of Ward Church, choirs of Concordia College, of St. Clair Shores when it meets Detroit Urban Lutheran, The at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in Lutheran City Ministries Boys Classroom No. 1 of the Universi Choir, and Lutheran High ty Center, 14221 Levan, north of Jewish community offers a Connection Schools Northwest, Westland, Schoolcraft, Livonia. For more East and North, will be held at 4 information, call Cecile at (313) The organized Jewish commu tan Detroit, "The Interfaith Con • First Step, a series of eight The Jewish Federation of p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the 591-3247 or John at (313) 422- nity of metropolitan Detroit has nection harnesses the talent and interactive sessions in which Metropolitan Detroit, the Agen Masonic Temple Theater in 5611. created a new central informa resources available in the area interfaith couples and their cy for Jewish Education and Detroit. Tickets are $10 for gen eral admission seating with pro CHRISTIAN SCIENCE tion source for people interested to create accessible, non-threat preschool children come together Jewish Family Services are cur The radio series, "What is This in Judaism and interfaith issues. ening, high quality programs to explore Jewish rituals and rently providing programming ceeds benefiting Lutheran City Ministries of Detroit. Christian Science and Who Are The source - called the Inter that meet the needs of the com themes. under the Interfaith Connection These Christian Scientists?" is faith Connection - will provide munity's interfaith families." banner. DRAMA SERIES being broadcast at 1:30 p.m. ^educational and cultural oppor Among the programs being • Mini-experiences, a group- Plymouth Baptist Church will Sundays of WQBH-AM 1400. tunities for interfaith couples, offered are: type discussion conducted by an present a three-week drama The topic will be "What is it like •their children and parents. • Stepping Stones, a series of experienced social worker that More information about pro series, "Close Encounters of the to be a Christian Scientist • According to Kathleen Wilson- 25 classes that provide an intro loolts at issues surrounding grams is available from Inter Best Kind," beginning at 10:30 today?' on Oct. 26, "Ministering Funk, chairperson of the Imple duction to Jewish culture and interfaith dating and marriage faith Connection, 21550 W. 12 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. This Sun and ministers" on Nov. 2, "Why mentation Committee of the traditions for school-aged chil and grandparenting children Mile, Southfield 48076, or by day's dramatization will be "A would anyone be a Christian Sci /Jewish Federation of Metropoli dren and their families. born to an interfaith couple. calling (800) 397-4876. Sight for Sore Eyes" and will entist?' on Nov. 10, "How can you say sickness isn't real?" on Nov. 16, "Where did Christian Science start?" on Nov. 23 and " Does your church have mission aries?" on Nov. 30. "The Christian Science Sentinel- Radio Edition" also can be heard at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on WAAM- MOST TEENAGERS HOPE TO GET AM 1600. The conversational program discusses current pub lic topics as well as shares heal ing through prayer from people A SET OF KEYS WHEN THEY'RE 16 all over the world. GOSPEL MEETING Curtis A. Cates, director of the Memphis, Tenn., School of Preaching, will discuss "Chris tian Living" during gospel meet ings at 10 a.m., 10:55 p.m. and 6 raja* p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, and 7 p.m. r^l Monday, Oct. 27-Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Church of Christ, 1657-Middlebelt Road, Garden City. For more information, call (313)422-8660. u SUNDAY LESSONS SXvm* i The Church of Today West ^holds weekly Sunday lessons at i/ 9 and 11 a.m. at Village Oaks 1" Elementary School on Willow- .' brook, south of 10 Mile Road, between Haggerty and Meadow- brook, Novi. The lesson on Sun day, Oct. 26, the lesson will be "Lighting the Path" with Mel- colm Davis as the guest vocalist ON Nov. 2., the lesson will be Sunday, Nov. 2, will be "Building BUT THESE AREN'T THE ONES a Bigger Believing" with guest vocalist Michael Smith. The church also offers youth education, a course in miracles at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and others THEY HAD IN MIND. courses in 4T, meditation and unity basics. For more informal tion, call (248) 449-8900 or at its Web site, http://www.cotw.com. TEAM KID TeamKid, a unique club which blends activity with interactive learning, discipleship and Bible Imagine you're 16. You should be having the time offer programs that provide young mothers and memory, meets 5:45-8 p.m. Sun days at Merriman Road Baptist of your life. But instead, you're having a baby. Your fathers with pre-natal care, counseling, education and Church, 2055 Merriman Road, Garden City. The program is for children in grades 1-6 and pro friends avoid you. Your family disowned you. And employment referrals. vides practical Biblical answers in a fun and interesting setting. suddenly you have no place to turn. But, you're not Last year, you helped fund these agencies with $2.1 For more information, call the church office at (313) 421-0472. alone. Thousands of teens just like you give birth million. And even though the number ol births have MAKE A DIFFERENCE Men Who Make a Difference, a every year. declined recently, we still need your help. With even' small group of Christian men dedicated to the biblical princi ples of building a "Godly Man," The future does not always hold great dollar you donate, your gift not only helps teens meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays aC Merriman Road Baptist Church; promise for a teenage mother with a child. in crisis, but thousands of other people who rely 2055 Merriman Road, Garden :* City. The group is open to men of But with your help, they can at least have on the United Way. all denominations who wish to diligently seek the face of Jesus. Pregnancy can certainly have an affect on a For more information, call 9313) hope. The United Way supports 16 421-0472. •- 16-year-old s future. But then, so can you. BEIT KODESH SISTERHOOD agencies in the tri-county area United Way The Congregation Beit kodesh Sisterhood will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the syna Give Help. Give Hope. Give Now. gogue, 31840 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia. The guest speak er, Donna Basalla, will discuss the Medicare and Medicaid pro grams. A question and answer period will follow. Guests are \jiCAWifa\w invited. Refreshments will be served. THE ALL SAINTS PARTY Ward Presbyterian Church will host an "All Saints Party" 6« 8 p.m. Halloween Night, Friday, (Dbseriw £j lEccentrtc Oct. 31, at the church, 17000 Farmington Road, Livonia. Fea tured will bo game booths, face NEWSPAPERS painting, dunktflnfcr feTre^TT i* sponsonnfl thu message in the mteresl of the Great** OetrM Coflnnxxuty IMed Way To'th Drrv* eontriNrf-ons are not u^fnj tn nay tor tKs art Please see RELIGION. B9 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 B9 Religion from page B8 merits ;nul candy handout*. The Accompanying him will be Kevin Detroit First Church of the Dean, Glenn Campbell, Gold "Dreams and Deeper Aspects of urban Detroit-West will cele I'vent is tree and open to all chil Bylsma, pianist and organist. Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty Road, City Quartet and the Cathe Grief," at St. Matthew's United brate World Community Day at dren through a^'i' 12. Costumes Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for Northville. Free child care will drals. Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six 12:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at are encouraged. (Children should senior citizens and children and be provided. For more information, call the Mile Road, Livonia. The program Grand River Baptist Church, bf accompanied by an adult. For $25 per family. They are avail As a songwriter, Clark's cred church at (248)348-7600. is free. Free resources are avail 34500 Six Mile Road, Livonia. The program will be "Gathering more information, call (3131 422- able by calling the church office its cross musical boundaries NEW BEOINNINOS able and related books and may Seed from a Medieval Mothe- 1836. at (248) 349-0911. from contemporary Christian to New Beginnings, a grief sup be purchased at cost. For more root." Babysitting will be avail IT'S HARVEST TIME' GOSPEL SINGER southern gospel, including songs port group, continues with its information, call the church at able by reservation only by call "It's Harvest Time." the first Gospel singer Dave Clark will recorded by Larnelle Harris, monthly speaker series at 7 p.m. (313) 422-6038. ing Debbie Green at (313) 464- annual Christian Woman's present a free concert at 8:30 Sandi Patti, Al Denson, 4-Him, Thursday, Nov. 6, when the Rev. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED 9744 by Nov. 3. Advance, will take place from 6- and 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Point of Grace, Phillip, Craig & Chuck Sonquist discusses Church Women United of Sub 9:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31. and 8 a.m.-'J p.m. Saturday. Nov, 1. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Metro Mfttt-:s*s; Airport in Romulus. &J&.-L-;? Lifetime This spirit-fiiA'd weekend of prayer, praise, encouragement, A Your Child Holiday and >eli'-discuvery is designed to CATHVS' LI'l TROOPERS ^Becomes the experiences offer women an intimate forum CHILD mi ri Star of took to learn practical approaches to AGES Ntwbom-t yr. -& Bash Book! Sfltol beginning., overyda> living .n life-changing LUtnui, Full Tim* In Bom* VCall 313-451-2622 \ workshop si'»:ons. The registra tion fee is $75 before Monday, Quality Care Y:-"'-. today. "Oct. 27..On site registration is Stimulating Environment ;$s5. tSkatin/ Station II, For more information about (313) 454-6506 Canton the conference, call ) 313) 485- Virriii 6 Btek Ana CmUn Parents & Tots 3549. w Skates, Blades or Strollers CHRISTIAN CONCERT Thursday's 10:00 am-11:30 am Evangelist Ciene Riley will per form as part •VVlXZ&.'tr'.f ¥<:?**•' '•' BIA Remodelors Council Presents... .Or/ Meet The Experts At The . Y(,rf///y /r/' v/Ss*/r/ Save On Screen Repair & Replacement! •V "V Insulated Glass Rake Up the Remodeling Savings! :L* *AWirl\ Learn what you need to know about major and minor interior and exterior remodeling for kitchens, baths, home additions and financing. Ask questions of the experts: • Chuck Breidenstein, Education Director, Michigan Association of Home Builders • Fred I. 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And More! $5 per person Auburn Hills Canton Formington Southfield Woterford Advance Registration Preferred 248-377-4044 313-459-6440 248-476-0730 248-353-1500 248-666-1690 NOOlWtenBNd 6196 (onto (ta'»r Reed 31205 Oo*jRiw 2405SW lOMiWRood 6215 H^land Rood Call (Z48)737-4477 fctWfl OpdrW t Perry North of Feed Rood AtOf*or y .• I BIO* The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 CRAFTS CALENDAR Listings for the Crafts Calendar available. For more information, at John Daly. For more informa LIVONIA STEVENSON 6881 or (313) 274-6270. SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE *-- ^should be submitted in writing call Joann at (313) 937-0226 or tion, call Pam at (313) 278-7270 Crafters are wanted for Livonia There will be more than 150 ; PRINCE OF PEACE no later than noon Friday for the Josie at (313) 522-2963. until 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thurs Stevenson high School's Holiday crafters at Schoolcraft College's day or Judy at (810) 348-5887. The women of Prince of Peace -next Thursday's issue. They can W1LOWOOD ELEMENTARY Happening craft show 10 a.m. to Lutheran Church will have their holiday craft show 9:30 a.m. to 'be mailed to Sue Mason at Crafters are needed for Wild- • FROST MIDDLE 4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the school, annual craft auction at 7 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 11 a.m. to .36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia wood Elementary School's annu Frost Middle School PTSA will 33500 W. Six Mile Road, Livo Friday, Nov. 7, at the church on 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Physical '48150, or by fax at (313) 591- al arts and crafts show 9 a.m. to have its 21st annual Holiday nia. 10- by 10-foot or 6- by 16- Palmer Road west of New burgh Education Building of the col y7279. For more information, call 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the school, 500 craft fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 foot spaces are available for $55. Road, Westland. People can lege, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livo (313)953-2131. N. Wildwood, Westland. Admis at the school, 14041 Stark Road, Chairs (no tables) are available browse and get a bite to eat at nia. The show will feature holi day decorations, furniture, hand ST. ELIZABETH sion will be $1. There also will north of 1-96, Livonia. There will on request and a limited number 6:30 p.m. An assortment of of spaces with electricity are craved figures, stained glass, St. Elizabeth Church will have be a bake sale, raffles and lunch. be more than 150 crafters, lunch baked goods also will be avail available at no additional jewelry and clothing. Admission its holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 For table information, call (313) room and bake sale. Admission able. The craft items are hand charge. Bake sale and conces is $1.50 for adults and children p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 721-3454. will be $2. For more information, made. A full-sized quilt, made by sions foods will be available 12 years and older, and 50 cents '26431 W. Chicago, between LIVONIA CHURCHILL call (313) 523-9459. the women, also will be raffled throughout the day and admis for children 5-12 years old. Chil. -"Beech Daly and Inkster roads, off. Raffle tickets cost $1 each. Livonia Churchill High School LIVONIA YMCA sion will be $1. For more infor dren under 5 years will be *2~. Bedford. T here also will be a PTSA's sixth annual arts and The 13th annual Livonia Family mation, call (313) 464-1041 or GARDEN CITY PRESBYTERIAN admitted free. For more inform^ ^)ake sale and luncheon. Tables crafts show will be 10 a.m. to 4 YMCA's Mulberry Holiday Mar (248)478-2395. The women of Garden City Pres tion, call (313) 462-4417. ; jftre available for $20 each. For p.m. Oct. 25 at the school, 8900 ket will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. byterian Church will have its -more information, call Kathy at Newburgh Road, Livonia. For 1 at the YMCA, 14255 Stark ST. MEL'S annual Hollyberry Bazaar 9 am. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN 3313)937-2880. more information, call Diane at Road, Livonia. There will be 60 Crafters are needed for St. Mel's to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church. Crafters are needed for the 10th' ST. JUDE CIRCLE (313) 422-4507 or Garret at (313) regional crafters and admission annual fall arts and crafts show 1841 Middlebelt Road, Garden annual holiday craft show 9 .'„ 464-7425. ffhe St. Jude Circle of St. Robert will be $1. All admission pro 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 in the City. There will be a silent auc a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at St. Paol^ -liellarmine Church will have a ST. PAUL'S UNITED ceeds will benefit The Invest in school gymnasium, 7520 Inkster tion, white elephant room, cookie Lutheran Church, 20805 Middje; •£raft show Oct. 25 at the church, St. Paul's United Church of Youth campaign for the Livonia Road, Dearborn Heights. There walk, arts and crafts, Christmas belt Road at Eight Mile Road. - 1271010 W. Chicago at Inkster Christ fall craft show will be 10 Family YMCA. For more infor also will be a bake sale, raffles decorations, bake sale and chil Table rentals are $25. For mor£ )Road, Redford. Admission will be a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the mation, call the Y at (313) 261- and lunch. For table information dren's activity room and turkey information, call (248) 476-0841 $1. Tables at $20 each are still church, 26550 Cherry Hill Road 2161, Ext. 310. or an application, call (313) 261- dinner served 4:30-6:30 p.m. or (313) 591-0224. Dollmaker brings porcelain work to show ; Livonia resident Celeste Chernenkoff will display her "I have always loved dolls and purchasing good quality pieces • Chernenkoff will be among the porcelain dolls on Saturday, wanted to do something like such as the eyes and wigs for my :.80 local talents selling their Nov. 1. Her talents evolved from that." dolls. : ware at the 13th annual holiday making cloth dolls to porcelain Chernenkoff, who has her own "Sometimes it's hard to part ;'-arts and crafts showcase Satur dolls in 1990. kiln at home, starts making her with these dolls because each day and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, at "For years, I made cloth dolls dolls with greenware. porcelain one is special to me." iMadonna University in Livonia. before I started making porce pieces such as the head, arms She estimates that it takes her 'I Featuring pottery, jewelry, lain dolls," she said. "A friend and legs that make up a doll. about seven days to make a doll, ^paintings, textiles, woodwork showed me the porcelain dolls purchased from vendors. which ranges in price from $25 ing, plastic and cross-stitch, the that she made at home and I "Usually, before I even start to $175. Chernenkoff also is will •show will be held from 10 a.m.-5 decided I would like to try it, so I making a doll, I have a good idea ing to make a doll according to a • p.m. each day in the university's enrolled in a couple of classes of what I want it to look like," customer's specifications. ^activities center. and really enjoyed it. she said, At the craft show, she also will She begins the process with be displaying her porcelain FURNACE • BOILERS sanding and firing the green- Christmas ornaments - Santas, Sale For Seniors ware to bisque. It is then sanded snowmen and angels - ranging &' Grandparents* PLUMBING • A/C once more and a special oil is in price from $5 to $10. ('and thote wf>o occompony them) applied. Chernenkoff paints and Admission to the craft show is fires the dolls until she is satis $2 for adults. Children ages 12 LENNOX- fied. and younger are admitted with All dolled up: Livonia resident Celeste Chernenkoff, "What really makes the dolls out charge. For more informa FREE ESTIMATES- tion about the show, call Madon who has been making porcelain dolls since 1990 after A&lh FINANCING AVAILABLE come alive for me is when 1 put 15% OFF in the eyes," said Chernenkoff na University at (313) 432-5603. years of making cloth dolls, will display her work at rffcaX who also designs and makes The school is at Schoolcraft and Madonna University's annual holiday arts and crafts Thousands of items storewide cloths for each doll. "I believe in Levan roads in Livonia. show. Years Best Selection - Ends Oct 31. Farmington Hills ~7U V*U '**+** ^SKST 4 7*y SoUiex Sfo/k WM.S* 1MJ0 IM1M 477-3626 mT;f v ^¾¾¾^ > /» /fv-?^v" 0AM ST'iriKAOlO STATION /** 'af vVg&VrV SOCIAL 4 / VJ- t y SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIM DENIED? 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Ocluhi'i l.i. 1997 OBSERVER DISTRICT BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT SPORTS ers ^ SCENE State champions ousted Polanski 7th in finals gam cage Livonia Stevenson junior Steve Polanski shot 75-76 for a 151 total, a seventh-place tie for individual hon Canton spoils Stevenson bid in shootoutwin , 40-35 ors at the state Class A boys golf tour nament held Friday and Saturday at BY C.J. RISAK BY BRAD EMONS Forest Akers West Golf Course in SPORTSWR1TER STAFF WRITER East Lansing. It's Plymouth Canton's week, no It had been a long time coming Derek Arnett of team champion doubt about it. Hartland broke the individual state — at least from Dave Balog's per Do the Chiefs like working overtime? spective. record with 72-69 for a 141 total. If they had mixed feelings about it pre As a team, Stevenson finished three The Livonia Churchill coach viously, they don't any longer — not leaped off the bench and his play strokes from making the cut in Fri after three consecutive nights of major day's preliminary team round. ers hugged each other following OT games, all ending favorably for Tuesda/s 40-35 girls basketball The Spartans had a 333 total led by them. Polanski's first-round 75. victory over rival Livonia Steven And as impressive as the first two son. J Rounding out the Stevenson contin nights were — Canton's 2-1 win over gent was Jeff Lang (78), Roy Rabe For Balog, now in his fifth year Novi in soccer Monday and the Chiefs' with the Chargers, it was his first (87), Kevin Yuhasz (93) and Matt 32-30 basketball victory over Plymouth DiPonio (95). win over the Spartans. Salem in double OT Tuesday — A pair of free throws by Ker- Redford Catholic Central's Adam Wednesday's dramatic showdown in a Peters, an individual qualifier, shot sten Conkliri with 14 seconds left Class A soccer district semifinal and Stacey Supanich's steal and 77 and missed the cut by two strokes against defending state champion Livo on Friday. layup as time expired gave nia Stevenson was the pinnacle. Churchill the victory. The two teams played two scoreless And more importantly, it kept Spartan netter goes 1-1 halves, then followed that with two the Chargers, a bubble team, in goal-less 15-minute, sudden-death Whitney Crosby, a state qualifier at the hunt for a spot in the eight- overtime periods. team Western Lakes Activities No. 1 singles from Livonia Stevenson, Which left the final outcome to be captured one of two matches at the Association playoffs. decided by who could knock in the most Churchill, which snapped a Division I meet held Friday at the penalty kicks. Canton shot first. Midland Community Tennis Center. three-game losing streak, is now After four kickers for each side, the 8-6 overall and 3-5 in the WLAA. Crosby, a senior who finishes with a score was knotted at 3-3. Steve Epley, 22-4 overall record, defeated co-No. 6 The loss drops Stevenson to 9-5 Ryan Dyer and Shawn Kearney had overall and 4-4 in the Western seed Vickie Parker of Troy in the converted for Canton; Ryan Broderick, opening round, 4-6, 7-6, 7-5, before Lakes. Sergio Mainella and Brandon Good Each team his three games losing to No. 2 seed Melanie Ramysne knocked shots in for Stevenson. of team champion Port Huron North remaining in the WLAA schedule Chris Houdek was the Chiefs' fifth, before the playoffs begin. ern, 6-1, 6-1. and final, kicker in the opening round of PKs. If the score were still tied, the "I'm proud of the way kids game would go to rounds consisting of played," said Balog. "This was a Bass fisherman 1st one kicker for each side. Whoever led big game for us because we felt David Reault of Livonia took first we had our chances last week at the end of a round would be the win STAJT PHOTO BT BILL BRESLXR place with a three-day catch of 33 ner. against Walled Lake Central and pounds, 5 ounces at the Operation Houdek knocked his shot into the Good hands: Stevenson goalkeeper Joe Suchara (right) hangs on lost by two — a game we could Bass' Regional Championship qualifi right side of the net, past Stevenson to the ball despite interference from Canton's Shawn Kearney and really should have won. er held recently on Kentucky Lakes keeper Joe Suchara, putting the Chiefs "This game was pivotal because (Gilbertsville, Ky.) at Moors Resort up 4-3. The Spartans' fifth shooter, we could pick up three or four Marina. regulation to win," said Spartan coach troubled from the outset. The Spartans wins now. But we're not worrying Tom Eller, had to convert to keep his Walt Barrett. "Unfortunately, they had lost the majority of their lineup Reault, first overall in a field of 11, team's season alive. about the playoffs. We just have was among eight fishermen to qualify came up empty. from last year's championship side, and to take things one game at a Eller's shot was on net, forcing Can then, in early September, star defender for the Red Man Ail-American Btfss ton keeper Ben Davis to stretch far to "The idea in a soccer game is to cre time" Championship, May 25-30, 1998, in ate opportunities. We did, we just did Steve Roy was sidelined for the season Supanich, a 5-foot-8 junior for his right. But Davis managed it, stop with a leg injury. LaCross, Wis. ping Eller's shot to give Canton a 4-3 n't quite finish." ward, was the catalyst for He received a first-place prize of a shootout victory. The two antagonists took turns domi "Considering all the new players I Churchill. Chevy pick-up and a fully-rigged "You just try to react to the shot," nating the action. Each drove shots off had to work into the lineup, I was Despite picking up her fourth Ranger bass boat power by an Evin- said Davis afterward in a matter-of- the crossbar; each misfired on ideal pleased with their play," Barrett said foul with 3:53 left in the third rude outboard valued at $40,000. factly tone. "Our defense was awesome scoring chances, or were foiled by their after Stevenson's 10-3-4 campaign. quarter, she finished with a Reault fished chunk rock ledges in tonight. They deserve the credit." opponent's keeper. For the Chiefs, their nothing-comes- game-high 13 points and played a the Little River ara of Lake Barkley Davis was correct, but he filled a Perhaps what won it for Canton (now easy season is extended. They've fine all-around floor game. using three-quarter ounce whit spin- large role in that defensive master 13-4-1) was depth. In a penalty-kick already played Stevenson three times; And it was her two free throws nerbaits. piece. The first meeting between these shootout, a player can shoot just once on Saturday they'll meet Salem, with 1:45 to play which gave two teams, back on Sept. 10, was a dif for his team; the Chiefs had 27 players ranked No. 1 in the state, for the third Churchill a 36-33 cushion. ferent kind of shootout. It ended with on their roster to Stevenson's 20, which time. (Game time is scheduled for 11 "81300/8 our settling factor out Collegiate notes the same 4-3 score, but that was in reg meant Canton coach Don Smith had a.m. at Stevenson.) on the floor," Balog said. "If they f Michigan State University fresh ulation. more to choose from. And if they manage to upend the try to press us and go after our man pole vaulter Paul Terek (Livo Since that match, however, the And Smith prepared his team for just Rocks, Livonia Churchill — the guards, Stacey is a good enough nia Franklin) has been invited Nov. defenses ruled. Stevenson and Canton such a possibility, drilling everyone on WLAA's co-champ with Salem — is the ball-handler she can take it down 15-17 to participate at the U.S. met in a Western Lakes Activities penalty kicks during practice. "We've likely opponent in Monday's opening the floor and she's good at finding Olympic Training Facility in San Association playoff Oct. 13, and this been shooting 'em for the last two round of regional play, for the second the open kid. She's like another Diego, Calif. time the Spartans won, scoring the weeks," he said, "just in.case some time this season. coach. Terek set the state record in the game's only goal in the final seconds. thing like this happened." What fun, eh? "And I didn't have to tell her pole vault last May by clearing 16 Knowing the impact a single goal Those sessions, according to Smith, In the second semifinal game about playing with her fourth feet, 6 inches. could have, it was imperative for each were why two of his best scorers — Wednesday as part of a double-header foul. She knows what she has to • For the second time this season, defense to be constantly alert. A single Scott Wright and Mike Bennett — at Centennial Educational Park,,top- do." Siena Heights freshman forward miscue could end a season. were not among the initial five shoot ranked Salem (15-0-3 overall) blasted Conklin and Terri Owens con Nicole Tobin (Livonia Stevenson) That didn't happen. It wasn't a mis ers. They weren't the best (on penalty South Lyon, 7-0. tributed 11 and eight points, has been named Wolverine-Hoosier take that beat Stevenson, just some kicks)," he explained. Brett Konley and Tim Zdrodowski respectively, for the Chargers. Athletic Conference Player of the slightly better penalty kick shooters. For defending Class A champ Steven each scored twice for the Rocks. Stephanie Dulz, a 5-9 junior, Week after scoring six goals and four "My team worked hard enough in son, it was a sad ending to a season See district roundup on C2. led Stevenson with 12 points and assists in three wins over Concordia eight rebounds. Colleen Brenne- (8-0), Cornerstone (7-0) and Northern man contributed seven points and Michigan (3-1). Prized possession Carolyn Courtright had six. Tobin has 20 goals and 16 assists But the Spartans, who led 33- on the season as the Saints are 14-3 30 after three quarters, went into overall and 8-0 in the WHAC. a deep freeze during the decisive •Saginaw Valley State University fourth quarter. sophomore midfielder Ken Shin- ,#$!# Stevenson made just one of 16 gledecker (Lutheran High Westland) shots from the floor, and that had a school-record hat trick in a 5-0 field goal didn't come until 19.5 victory Oct. 18 over Grace College of seconds to go when Dulz scored Grand Rapids. on a rebound put-back. The 1996 second-team All-Observer "Most of the fourth quarter we pick scored all three goals in the sec were not playing as a team," ond half. SVSU, an NCAA Division II Stevenson coach Wayne Henry team now in its third varsity season, said. "In the first half (when is 2-2-1 in its last five games, includ Churchill led 22-17) we got out- ing a 1-0 loss to Oakland University. hustled and outworked. "But I felt we had worked State Cup champions things out at halftime. Defensive ly, I thought we weren't that The Michigan Hawks '83 won the bad." Michigan State Youth Soccer Associa A rebound basket by Brenne- tion Cup championship Sunday with man with two seconds left in the a 9-2 victory over the USL Strikers in third quarter capped a 16-8 run a match played at Macomb Communi and gave the Spartans a three- ty College. point cushion. The Hawks '83, coached by Lenny But the Spartans found a lid on Beigler and trained by Jerry Beigler, the basket during the final eight defeated Kalamazoo Gazelle TKO on minutes. Stevenson shot only 22.6 Saturday to reach the finals. percent from the floor for the MemberB of the Hawks include: game. Katie Beaudoin, Cheryl Fox, Lindsay "Our guards were trying to win. Gusick and Christina Lewis, all of the game one-on-one," Henry Livonia; Lacy Catarino, Westland; said. "We didn't get it inside, and Amanda Lentz, Plymouth; Bri Ran- when we got it inside, our timing, ney, West Bloomfield; Natalie Shn- was off. heen, Birmingham; Emily Carbott, STArr PHOTO BY TOM norm "But when you shoot 12 for 53 Northville; Abby Shepherd, Milford; Marching In step: Livonia Clarenceville's John Petersen (left) and Lutheran High Westland's as a team there's plenty of blamo Nicole Breger, Natalie Galas, Sterling to share. No one person lost the Heights; Erin Carlson, Lisa Grubb Ben Heiden keep an eye on the bouncing ball during Monday's Division IV district tournament action. Lutheran Westland advanced with a 10-0 win. See more district action on page C2. game. When we had the lead we and Emily Wiegand, Portage. didn't make good shot choices." efc(LW) The Observer & Eccentricl THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 STATE BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT ALL-WLAA TEAMS t 1997 ALL-WESTERN LAKES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CC upsets Sterling Heights BOYS SOCCER TEAMS ALL-CONFERENCE \ Redford Catholic Central's shot) also scored for the Sham the half was perfect, nothing Def»n Churchill: Mike Koivunen. Mike Slack, Joel Stage. Hjen Kozlow; Can ton: Steve Epley. Brandon Anulewicz, frlenn (surprise) gets crack at Churchill Trevor Anulewicz; Northvilte: Matt Car roll. Josh Brugeman, Adam Tibbie,' Brandon Bethel; Harrlion: Chris Wong, *.', Westland John Glenn is headed for the shutout. "He (Shanks) is our only senior and it's the best Jay Mentzel, Jeff Bousehet. Josh Duffy; Wayne bows out at 5-9-2 overall. game he's played in three years." Hebestreit said. Franklin: Ross Bohler. Fernando district championship in Division I boys • DISTRICT ROUNDUP Cazares, Ken Douglass, Ryan,K/achi; The Cougars took a 3-2 lead on Jeff Szypulas ipccer for the first time ever. • FRANKUN 5, GARDEN CITY 4 (shootout); In a Steventon: Tom Eller. Mike White, ; goal on a cross from Brad Dewar at the 13-minute * The third-year Rockets scored a 1-0 did a good job of playing defense," said wild first-round game Monday, host Livonia Franklin Steve Scheel, Joe Suchara; N. Farm- sudden-death overtime win Wednesday ousted the Cougars after two overtimes on penalty mark. Ington: Benji Salter. David'Beaver. Franklin coach Dave Hebestreit, whose 8nan Horr, Victor Juncaj:'Salem: Over host Livonia Franklin on Matt Trus- kicks. The score stayed that way until 12 minutes to team bowed out at 9-10-2 overall. "They play when Moldovan scored from Fischer to knot Guiseppe !3nni, Brian Woznlak, Jeremy sler's dramatic left-footed, one-touch to "It was a very entertaining game," Franklin Finlay, Mike Shull; Farmlnglon: Scott did what they had to do to get it to sud coach Dave Hebestreit said. "They're not the best the count at 3-3. £he upper right corner in the 83rd den death. Morrell. Patrick Fatoon. Brad Gerwa- minute. team we've play, but it's the best team (Garden Dewar then struck with nine minutes left from towski. Jeff Frederick; John Glenn: Jeff "We were emotionally spent from Mon City) we've actually beaten this year." Brian Hinzman. but a Tamonis corner kick with 7-. Shelby. Justin BaHayJ. Matt Trussler, ; The diagonal cross was a redirect from Derek Gizmondi; Yf.l. Central: Pete day night (5-4 shootout win over Garden Franklin senior goalkeeper Matt Cieslak's save minutes to go sent the game into a pair of score .Jim McPartlin and Jeff Ruppel. Kelso. David Cfissman. Colin less 15-minute sudden-death overtimes. \ The win pits Glenn against Livonia City). We had no spark, no liveliness." on Scott Rich proved to be the difference during Bakewell. Phi! Metcalf. £hurchill in the final at 11 a.m. Saturday District favorite Churchill, meanwhile, the shootout. "This is the most heart we've shown in a game at Franklin. bounced back from Friday's 2-0 loss to The Patriots scored on ail five penalty shots since the (Eric) Bowman-(Rob) Vega team in FINAL DIVISION RECORDS Troy in the regular season finale to beat capped by Bill Fischer's game-winner. Franklin's 1995." said Hebestreit, whose team improved to 9- "It was a good competitive game all the Adam Shanks, Ross Bohler, Ken Tamonis and Mike 9-2 overall. "We were down four times and came We*tern: 1. Churchill, 5-0. 2. Can host Wayne Memorial on Wednesday, 9-0. ton. 3-1-1; 3. Northville. 2-1-2; 4. way down tp the wire," said Glenn coach Vega also came through in the clutch. back." Jerry Poniatowski, whose team is 8-9-1 Rob Bartoletti pumped in four goals for Franklin. 2-3; 5 W.L. Western. 1-3-1. the victorious Chargers, while Matt It was 2-2 at intermission. • LUTHERAN WESTLAND 10, CLARENCEVILLE 0: 6. Harrison. C-5. Overall. "Defense was the name of the GC, which bowed out at 11-6-2 overall, scored Senior Scott Randalls four goals and one assist Lake*: 1 (tie) Salem and Steven game. Wysocki, Mark Sicilia and Dan Ott each son. 40-1 each; 3. N. Farminglon. 3-2; contributed one goal and one assist. first at the 12-minute mark on Brent Teddy's 32- Monday carried host Lutheran High Westland (13-4- - "Franklin pressed us the first half, but yard strike from Florin Zaharie. 2 overall) to the Division IV district win over Metro 4. Farmmgton, 1-3-1; 5. W.L. Central, 0-^2: 5. John Glenn. 0-4-1. we gave up just five or six shots, so that's George Kfthas and Tom Pichler also Three minutes later, Shanks scored the first of Conference foe Livonia Clarenceville (0-13 overall). added goals, while Shaun Murray collect pretty tight marking." his two goals on a penalty kick. Brad Woehlke added two goals and two assists, WLAA CHAMPIONSHIP ; Goalkeeper Justin Ballard posted the ed two assists for Churchill, now 13-2-4 With eight minutes left in the half, GC's Bob while Ben Heiden scored twice. Clint Gowen had a shutout. on the year. Whisman scored from Zaharie, but Shanks coun goal and one assist, while Chris Szarek contributed Churchill 2, Salem 2. 4 • "I have to compliment John Glenn, they Goalkeeper Mike Skolnik posted the tered for Franklin with 1:09 left in the half. a goal for the victorious Warriors. ATTENTION! «is HOCKEY FANS! •». 1997-98 OCKEY LOVERS PACKAGE 4 REDWINGS GAMES -.¾ PACKAGE G Wednesday, Jan. 21 ve. Toronto . Wednesday, Feb. 25 ve. 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North Farmington (4-3), 52.143; 10. Cists AA (Region II): 1. Brighton (7 0). was right on the money. The Lutheran Northwest and Lutheran East. weeks — win one, lose one! Franklin long ride home for the East Siders Romulus (4 3), 51 429 , Walled Lake Central football coach Clarenceville is averaging 50 points per will try to maintain the pattern following . Bishop Borgess vs. Cabrlni, 7 p.m. at 101 333; 2 Ann Arbor Huron ( 7 0». Class A (Region IV): 1. Birmingham* called it exactly right, after all game the last two weeks, too. But the a 35-7 loss to Walled Lake Western. Garden Crty Jr. High: Both teams are 2 2 96 000. 3 Monroe (6 lj. 91.000, 4 Following a 48-28 loss to Farm- competition gets a little tougher. The PICKS: Emons is true to old Franklin in the Catholic League Tn Sectional Divi Belleville i'6-li. 90 857: 5. WaBed Lake Seaholm (7-0), 98.286; 2. Birmingham ington Harrison in eurly Septem "Cosmos (2-5, 2-4) only lost by a touch High, but O'Meara has a Rock-solid pick sion and 4 3 overall. Each has beaten Central (6-1), 90.000; 6. Walled Lake Orovei (61). 91.867 3 Se* Baltimore ber, Harper said: "Well play them down to Harper Woods, 20-13. after with Salem. East Catholic and Benedictine but lost Western (6-1), 84.286. 7. Flint Carman An-chor Bay (5 2-. 74 000, 4. Detroit- Ply. Canton at Uv. Stevenson: The to Riverview Richard and Southgate again; we'll see them in the beating Northwest and East in their two Ain^Aorth {6-1), 82 000; 8. Ctarkston (5 Southeastern i 5 21. 72.429. 5. Detroit.' previous games, also. PICKS: O'Meara Chiefs (1-6) finally had something to Aquinas. The Monarchs defeated East crossover." 2). 75 143. 9 Lake Orion (52). 71 143; Genual (52;. 71.143. 6 Ha;ei Part'i5-2|t tikes the home team in this one. but cheer about last week when they Catholic last week. 21-0. v.hile the 64 143 7. Southfleld-Lathrup (5-2). He meant the Western Lakes defeated Churchill for their first victory. Spartans lost to Aquinas 44 0 PICKS: 10. Howell (52). 69 333 Emons is starry-eyed about the Cosmos. 63.000. 8. Royal Oak Kimball i4 3), Activities Association champi Allen Park at Garden City: The 20-12. The Spartans (1-6) are having a Cabrini wins a close one. Class AA (Region III): 1. Troy (7-0). 55 857. 9 Grosse Potn'e North (4 3), onship game. But who believed the Cougars (1-6, 1-4) earned their first vic tough season, too. They dropped their St. Agatha vs. Notre Dame Prep, 7:30 107.429; 2. Redford Catholic Central (6- 55 000 10, Warren Cousmo (4-3)j Vikings, after that drubbing, tory last week, downing Taylor Kennedy, fifth in a row Friday to Plymouth Salem. p.m. at Kraft Field: Pontiac Prep 2 2. A 1). 91.143, 3. (tie) Westland John Glenn 54.000 would ever beat Westland John 16-13. But making it two in a row could Offense is not a strong suit for either 3) tries to rebound from a 27 0 loss to (6-1), 84.143. 4. Dearborn Fwdson (61). Glenn and win the Lakes Division? team; Canton has now scored 60 points. Waterford Lakes m a Catholic League C be tough to do since Garden City faces 84.143, 5 Detroit Henry Ford (5-2). Class BB (Region III): 1 Marshall 7- Mega-White leader Allen Park. The Stevenson 51. PICKS: The Chiefs make Section game. Center Line St. Clement Darrell Harper did! And he 71.381: 6. Birmingham Brother Rice i5 0). 96.000; 2. Orchard Lake St. Mary (7- apparently got his players believ Jaguars (6-1. 5-0) painted Taylor Truman it two in a row, predicts O'Meara: dealt the Aggies 11-3, 2-Si their third ing it, too, during the next five with a 36-0 whitewash Friday. Their only Emons campaigns for Adlai. straight defeat. 24-8. PICKS: The Fight 2). 68 893. 7. Detroit Redford (5-2j. 0), 92.571. 3: Ortonville 8randon (7-Q), weeks. loss was to Belleville, 34-21. PICKS: ing Irish do a John L. Sullivan impression 66 810. 8. Southfleld (5-2), 66.714; 9 90.286; 4 Gibraltar Carlson :7-0). Central gave Glenn its first loss The Jaguars win the battle of the big SATURDAY GAMES and KO the Aggies Detroit Mumford (34). 43.952: 10. Uvo- 88.000. 5 FoA'e-'..lle i. 7-0;. 86.857: 6. Friday; 27-21, while earning its cats. (all times 1 p.m. unless noted) nla Franklin (3-4), 43.000. Battle Creek Harper Creel-. 6 1;. 72,857. Mehrlndale at Redford Union: Can the SUNDAY GAME Class AA (Region IV): 1 Sterling 7. Fenton (5-2,,. 65.571, S Oiford i5-2).. fifth straight victory and capturing Panthers keep the fire stoked? RU (2-5, Ypsilanti at Red. Thurston, noon: The Heights Stevenson (7-0), 106 286: 2. 64 286; 9. Redford Thurston (4-3). its first division title since 1983. 1-4) has beaten Highland Park and River host Eagles (4-3. 2-3) will try to pull off Redford CC vs. Divine Child. 1 p.m. at Detroit King (6-1). 94.143; 3 Detroit 47.857; fO Hasiett (4-3: 45 429 Coincidentally, the Vikings also Rouge (in a Mega crossover game) and an upset this week against the Mega- Clarenceville: The Shamrocks (6-1. 3-1 >: played the Hawks in the second- will try to make it three straight victo Blue leading Braves after dropping their rebounded from their loss to Orchard Cass Tech (6-1), 87.571; 4. Clinton Town Class 0 (Region IV): 1. North Adams-. week crossover and the WLAA ries i» this Mega-Blue contest. The Car last two games to division foes Melvirv Lake St. Marys with a 31-16 defeat of ship Chippewa Valley (5 2). 75.571; 5 Jerome (6-1). 52.857. 2 Peck (5-2).- championship game that year, too. dinals (5-2. 4-1) also have won two dale and Highland Park. Ypsilanti (6-1. Detroit-Jesuit and are still very much Fraser i 5-2). 75.143: 6. Rochester Adams 35.905; 3. Adrian Madison i A 2.. 29.429:. Harrison won both times. straight and five of their last six, losing 5-0) has won six straight since dropping alive in the hunt for a playoff berth, tn (6-2,. 73.429: 7. Utica Eisenhower :4-3). 4. Redford St. Agatha (2-5). 14.714. 5. its Central-West finale. Catholic Central Such occurrences are not uncom only-to division-leading Ypsilanti. Melvin- the season opener to Lansing Eastern. 65 714; 8 Port Huron Northern (4 3;. Wyandotte Mount Carmel 2-5.. 13 143; dale crushed Crestwood-in its last The Braves had a close call last week. faces a Divine Child team that seems to mon, either. Harrison lost to 65.000; 9. Rochester (4-3), 60.571; 10 6 Taylor Light & Life Christian i25|, game, 36-0. PICKS: RU is dealt a poor however, and needed an overtime ses have found itself late in the season. The Glenn in 1993 but later beat the Detroit Pershing (4-3). 59.286. 12.000: 7. Hamtramct'. St. Florian :1-6). Rockets to win the title, and Glenn hand by the Cards, sion to dispose of Woodhaven, 28-21. Falcons (4-3. 2-2) have won two Farm. Harriton at W.L. Central: PICKS: The Braves win their seventh in straight over Bishop Foley and Bishop Class A (Region til): 1. Farmington H11H 9.357: 8. North Branch Wesleyan (1-6). defeated Walled Lake Western Gallagher last week. 23-7. PICKS: The 8.143: 9. Detroit East Catholic (1-6). twice last year. Walled Lake Central (6-1) will have to a row. Harrison (7-0), 106.286: 2. Ypsilanti (6- play better defense, and Harrison (70) North villa at N. Farmington: The Blue and White makes Divine Child 1). 83.000: 3 Dearborn Edsel Ford (61). 7.571; 10. Wald'on (0-7(. 2 500 The Hawks, by the way, have will have to forget about the first game. Raiders (4-3) snapped a three-game los black and blue. won 11 WLAA championships, but The Western Lakes championship game ing streak by beating crosstown rival 1996 was only the second time in is a rematch of an earlier meeting, Farmington, 21-0- Senior,tailback Kirk the 15-year history of the league which the Hawks won, 48-28. The MoundroS rushed for nearly 200 yards Harrison wasn't in the champi Vikings scored three times after the and two touchdowns for North. The Mus onship game. game had been decided, but the tangs (3-4) are coming off a rough, two- On the playoff front, Harrison rematch could be closer. Central's 28 game stretch in which they lost to has already qualified in Class A- points is the most any team has scored Walled Lake Western (49-30) and Farm Region 3, but Glenn and Redford on Harrison, which has allowed only 20 ington Harrison (35-0). A victory will Catholic Central have to keep win since then. The Hawks have outscored guarantee Jim O'Leary a winning season their opponents 280-63. the Vikings and a nice turnaround from 1-8 in his ning to maintain their hopes in 241-83. PICKS: The subject of a final year as North coach. PICKS: 8oth AA. rematch makes for good copy, but is agree; the Raiders will prevail. The prediction contest remains there really any doubt? Not here! The Uv. Churchill at Farmington: After close with two weeks remaining. Hawks roll again! winning their season openers, it's been Both writers were 9-5 last week. W.L Western at John Glenn: A year a struggle for both teams. The Chargers WHITE SPOKES CHROME MODS Dan O'Meara is 82-20 overall, ago, these teams were playing for the (1-6) have lost six straight, including a Brad Emons 79-23. WLAA championship; this year it's for 20-12 decision last week to previously s third place. But that doesn't mean this winless Plymouth Canton. The Falcons game is meaningless. Far from it! The (2-5) haven't scored a point in three FRIDAY GAMES >$•* (alt tinm 7:30 p.m. unlets nottd) winner keeps alive its postseason play weeks since they beat Livonia Steven off hopes; the loser is on the bubble and son. 16-7. These teams played in the 35 14X6 very likely finished in that regard. Both second week a year ago. with Farming- 9 ^^14Xb^^ Monro* at Wayrw, 7 p.m.: It doesn't 15X7 24.00 teams are 6-1 and can ill afford another ton winning, 21-0. Starting with a win 15x7 36.00 get any easier for the Zebras (1-6, 1-4) 15X8 25.00 loss. Glenn beat Western twice last here, it's possible either team could fin 15x8 37.00 who are sure to face a fir«kip Monroe year, including a 24-0 victory in the ish with a two-game winning streak, 16x7 ....55.00^ team in this Mega-Red game. Wayne WLAA final. The Rockets still have QB Farmington plays Lakeland in its last has lost its last three to Edsel Ford, Justin Berent and RB Reggie Spearmon. game, and Churchill tangles with Dearborn and Wyandotte and finishes CHROME DIRECTIONALS , PRIMAX the Warriors QB Frank Stanford and RB Stevenson. PICKS: This is the coin-toss the division schedule against Monroe. Dave Johnson. PICKS: Emons goes with game of the week. The Falcons win the £2*« which suffered its first loss a week ago. TYPE 362 Glenn, but O'Meara predicts a Western $ flip and the game. Belleville's 31-21 victory dropped the win. Luth. East at Urth. Westland, 2 p.m.: $ Trojans (6-1, 4-1) into a three-way tie with Fordson and Belleville. PICKS: The Uv. Franklin at Ply. Salem: The Rocks The host Warriors (34. 2-4) can even Big Red gets rolling again. (4-3) have scored just two touchdowns their record at .500 with a win in this 314X56 in their last two games, but that was Hmrtramcfc at CtarooeovWo: The Tro- Metro Conference contest. 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J C4(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 [Wayne Memorial runs into 4th quarter blues vs. Bears t T, Wyandotte's Bears came out of hibernation in the final quarter The Shamrocks jumped to a 310 lead through 3 quarters before the host Cubs Jgatuviday to spoil Wayne Memorial's football homecoming, 25-20. • WEEKEND PREP FOOTBALL WRAP scored two touchdowns in the last three minutes, £ The win improves Wyandotte to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the Red The win leaves the Shamrocks at 6-1 overall. 2 1 m the Catholic League Central West Division. Jpivision of the Mega Conference. Wayne falls to 1-6 and 1-4. Wayne's 11. *. The Bears trailed 14-13 entering the fourth period, but with 9:22 Experimenting with a one-back offense, the Shamrocks outgained the Cubs, 271- •left, John Wiegand picked off a Wayne pass and returned it 51 yards •CRANBROOK 28, LUTHERAN WESTLANO 0: Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook moved 229, in total yardage. Senior quarterback Adam Tubaro completed five of 10 passes over the .500 mark with a victory Saturday over Lutheran Westland in Metro Confer 'for a touchdown. for 106 yards and one touchdpwn; senior fullback Chris Dueweke rushed for 100 ence action. I With 3:51 left and a 19-14 lead, Wyandotte's Joe Martin scored on yards on 22 carries with one touchdown to lead all rushers. Cranbrook won despite making five turnovers to Lutheran Westland's two. £ia 31-yard run which proved to be the game-winner. CC jumped to a 10 0 first quarter lead. Cranes quarterback Sloan Eddleston sparked the victory by tossing a pair of scor % Wayne sophomore quarterback Shane Nowak then tossed a 35- Tubaro capped an eight-play, 52 yard drive with an eight yard rim with 6:08 left in ing passes to teammate Adam Partridge. 'iyard TD pass to Cameron Mingo to cut the deficit to five with 1:39 the first quarter. Tubaro completed passes of seven and eight yards to Joe Jonna on Eddleston, who completed six of 13 attempts for 89 yards, found Partridge for a Remaining. the drive. 26-yard score in the first quarter and hooked up in the fourth period on a 15-yard I After missing the two pointer, Wayne tried unsuccessfully to Aaron Rock's first of four extra points made the lead 7 0 aerial. • recover the onside kick. The Shamrocks took their next possession 54 yards in nine plays before the drive The Cranes, who stand 3-3 in Metro Conference play and 4-3 overall, jumped in '*. The Zebras opened the scoring with 7:35 left in the first quarter on stalled and Rock kicked a 38-yard field goal for a 10 0 lead front in the opening quarter after Tatsuya Sakai blocked a Westland punt and team !j>8-yard run by Charlie Leverenz. Jeremy Overton added the extra U-D. being directed by quarterback Joe Clinton, reached the CC 22 before being mate B.J. Markle pounced on the football in the end zone. tpoint to make it 7-0. stopped on downs by the Shamrocks' defense, The Shamrocks resumed possession Partridge followed with his first of two extra points on the day to help give the £ With 5:18 left in the second quarter, Wyandotte struck for its first and needed only five plays to drive 78 yards for a 17 0 lead, Cranes all the points they would need for the win. •points when Dan Hastings hit Nick Scott with a 15-yard TD pass. Tubaro capped the drive with a 57-yard touchdown pass to tight end Don •{The extra point was good). Cranbrook tallied its final touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard scamper by Von 8ennett. Slankster, who caught the ball at about the U-D 40 and outran the secondary the •• Mingo, a junior, then returned the ensuing kickoff 89 yards, his rest of the way, •third TD runback of the season to put the Zebras back on top 14-7 as Defense played a key role in the victory as the Cranes held the Warriors (3-4. 2-4) to minus-29 yards rushing and 53 yards passing. CC took the opening drive of the third quarter and drove to the U D 4 before turn ;Overton converted the PAT. ing the" ball over on downs. But the defense held and after a Miled UD pass attempt [ But with just 31 seconds left in the half— after the two teams Lutheran Westland quarterback Gordie Engel was sacked six times. He completed nine of 19 passes and was intercepted once. on a punt, the Shamrocks took over at the Cubs. 12. [exchanged fumbles (Tim Minfield recovered for Wayne) — Wyan- The Shamrocks capitalized with Dueweke's nine yard touchdown run for a 24-0 'dotte's Matt Olsofsky scored on a 35-yard run, but the Bears muffed "We just didn't block the right people," Lutheran Westland coach Gary Kamm said. "All week we went over our blocking schemes and whether they (Cranbrook) lead with 5:44 left in the third. [the PAT. The Shamrocks finished the,scoring with a two-yard run by Nick Kato with 9:14 I Wayne outgained Wyandotte in total yardage, 302-277. were in a 5-3 or 6-2 (alignment). ' left in the game, capping a 13 play 44-yard drive. r The Zebras rushed for 258 yards as Mingo was 127 on 14 carried, Chris Sower spearheaded the Cranbrook defensive attack with 11 solo tackles. Joe Sgroi had eight tackles, two solo. Mike Carroll led the CC defense with 13 . Jwhile Leverenz had 113 in 16 attempts. Nowak was three of 10 for Lutheran Westland's defense gave up 113 yards on the ground. tackles, including a sack. Casey Rogowski added 11 tackles, including four solo. ?44 yards and two interceptions. Senior Jason James led the Warriors with 13 tackles, while sophomore Josh Mold- Joe Sgroi had eight tackles, two solo. i Hastings was eight of 20 for 71. The Bears had 16 first downs to enhauer, despite a broken hand, made 12. Charles Hoeft, Bob Fox and James each recovered fumbles, while Dust in Camp U-D got on the scoreboard with a 15-yard pass from Clinton to tight end Chris bell and Jake Hatten each had interceptions. Dawkins to cap a 76-yard drive in 14 plays. After a CC fumble, the combination con •REDFORD CC 31, U-D JESUIT 16: On Saturday, Redford Catholic Central beat nected again as Clinton found Dawkins for a 27 yard strike less than a minute later. University of Detroit-Jesuit in a game that wasn t as close as the final score indicat Clinton was eight of 17 through the air for 97 yards. He also was effective rush ed. ing, gaining 99 yards on 22 carries. Townsend paves way for Alma's success BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING BY NEAL ZIPSER when we used to play Farming- has played every down of every Licensed STAFF WRITER • COLLEGE FOOTBALL ton Hills Harrison. They were panic since his freshman year Master Plumber All the talk this week regard incredible. Beating Albion was and usually is matched against Ceramic Tile ing college football centers like beating the big bully." the other team's best defensive • arships, we play for the love of Townsend opted for Alma for lineman. Installed around the big University of the game." 1 Michigan-Michigan State Uni several reasons, including their "Jim has learned'to do whatev Quality Materials While U of M and MSU will exciting style of offense. Alma er we have asked of him. It was and Workmanship versity rivalry. battle for bragging rights, the And that's fine with Jim ran a no-huddle, passing offense, a big transition for him coming Scots successfully won their big which was dubbed the "Scotgun" from Stevenson's style of play to Townsend. rivalry game last Saturday The Alma College left guard is attack. The passing frenzy was ours and now we are in another against perennial MIAC power fine with Townsend. transition period." happy just where he is, playing Albion. in the Michigan Intercollegiate "I always thought I was a bet Alma's offense has changed Alma handed the Britons a 56- ter pass blocker," he said. "I this season, becoming more bal Athletic Association. 16 loss, which was Albion's first "Division III football is differ believe that type of up-paced anced. It has moved from a four- conference defeat in the 1990s. It attack gives the offensive line an wide receiver set to a split back- ent than any other football in also avenged an 80-40 loss to the the world," said Townsend, a advantage over the defensive field. The Scots have been effec FREE ESTIMATES Britons last season. line. tively running an option and 1995 graduate of Livonia Steven "It was an unexpected victory Visit Our Full Kitchen and son. "Unlike other players at "We're probably the best condi sprint-out offense. Bath Showroom to everyone but us," Townsend tioned line in the conference and Townsend played on the last larger schools who are out there said. "It reminded me a lot of for themselves or play for schol- we can wear out defenses, I've Stevenson squad coached by Ml KM ) (Same location since 1975) seen defensive linemen throw up Jack Reardon. Ironically, the 34224 Michigan Avenue trying to keep up with us." Stevenson offensive line, which Wayne, Michigan 48184 Townsend fit in well with the featured Kric Curl who is now UOWMMi'A- *4L offense and became a starter playing at Bowling Green State FURNACES three games into his freshman University, was much larger * I 722-4170 season. than the current Alma line. SALES • SERVICE •INSTALLATION • REPAIR The high-powered offense was ToW'nsend towers over his peers spectacular last season, ranked with his 6-foot-4, 292-pound YORK first in Division III. Quarterback frame. Clom±ir4m*km: LENNOX Bill Nietzke graduated with vir "Bigger isn't always better tually every school and Division when it comes to offensive line III passing record, including men," Townsend said. "IMaying S passing for 546 yards in a game on the line requires heart and twice last season. good technique." Deal Direct - No Subcontractors Townsend was rewarded by "He would be a little brother Thousands of Satisfied Customers being named to the All-MIAA on many of the offensive lines in second team offense. The honor our league, but he's our big - Referrals - also led to Townsend being brother," Cole said. 4v ' • FULLY LICENSED and INSURED named a preseason Division III Alma is 4-2 overall and 1-1 in • ONE DAY INSTALLATION Ail-American. the MIAA. With three games to • ONE DAY SERVICE "It was flattering and a sur go. Alma's best case scenario prise, but it only really matters would be for Albion to beat Adri what you do throughout the sea an and those two teams sharing son — not before the season," the MIAA title with the Scots. Townsend said. "You get some According to Cole, Townsend's expectations placed on you from role will become even greater Mother, Daughter, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Inc. other people, but the only expec next season. tations that really matter are "He'll probably be a captain Sister, SeE A Matter Electrician Offering Full Electrical Service the ones I put on myself." next season and I have confi Family Owned ft Operated for 30 Years I The preseason billing was well dence that he can carry us on his earned, according to Alma coach back and take us where we want Women and Cancer Call For FREE Estimate... Jim Cole. to go as a team," the Alma coach Showroom »nd Part* 26324 John R, "We had him advertised as a said. Madleon Ht». 248-548-9565 ^t/miw preseason All-American and he's Townsend is realistic about his playing like one," he said. "He chances of playing football after Presented by Alma, but will work during the Vicki V. 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Hamtramck at Clarenpetftle. 7:30 p.m. STERLING HEIGHTS (Host) Shamrocks, Lutheran Westland earn lsts Allen Park at Garden City. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23: Southfield-lathrup Melvlrxlale at Redford Union. 7:30 p.m. al Warren Mott, TBA; Redford Catholic (LW). 17:25.5; 2. jShaka Bahadu {UL), Final dual meet »tandlng«; 1 Lutheran W.L Western at John Glenn, 7:30 p.m. Central at Sovthfield, 4 p.m. Redford Catholic Central cap boys cross country title on Satur North. 7 0. 2. Kingswood. 6 1; 3. Lutheran Franklin et Salem. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: Championship final. 17:27.3; 3. Andy Ebendick (LW), 17:46 5: 4. tured its fourth consecutive day as first-place finisher Chris Westland. 5 2; 4 Harper Woods. 4 3; 5 • . Canton at Stevenson. 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. (Winner advances to the Warren Steve McFall (LW). 18:01.0: 5. Ken Broge < Catholic League boys cross coun Latimer paced the Warriors, who Lutheran Northwest. 3 4; 6. (tie) Liggett, (Western Lakes Champtonthlp) OeLaSalle regional semifinal vs. Uitca (LW), 18:07.0. 6. Steve Woll (IN). 18:13 3, try championship Saturday with scored a team-low 20 points. Lutheran East. HamtrariKk. 07 Harrison at W.L. Central. 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower district champion.) 7. Jason McFall (LW). 18:19.8; 8. Sonny Ford Saturday, Oct. 26. DIVISION II a team-low 39 points at Grosse Pointe Woods Universi- (UL), 18:34.7, 9. Joel Parrot (UL), 18:39,4; Overall standings: 1. Kingswood; 2 Luther Ypsilantl at Thurston, noon. NORTHVILLE (Host) Riverview's Patriot Park. ty-Liggett was second with 53 10. Rick Thompson (IN). 18:44 6; 11. Ben ' an North. 3. Lutheran Westland; 4. Harper Northvilleat N. Farmington. 1p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: Championship final, University of Detroit-Jesuit points. Edmunds (8HC). 18:56.6. 12. Paul Salvelte Woods: 5. Lutheran Northwest: 6. (tie! Liggett. Lutheran East, Hamtramck Churchill at Farmington, 1 p.m. 1 p.m. (Winner advances to the Harper was a distant second to the Latimer was clocked in 17:25.5 (BHC), 19:08.1; 13, Blair Foust (UL). Luth. East at Luth. W'sld, 2 p.m. Woods Notre Dame regional semifinal vs. 19:11,7: 14. Mike Farnsworth iLNW) Bishop Borgess vs. Cabririi Dearborn Heights Crestwood. district Shamrocks, who have won six of as he edged Shaka Bahadu of 19:19.4; 15, Clark Covert (LW). 19:24.4: 16 CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS ' at Garden City Jr. High, 7 p.m. champion.) the last seven league titles under Liggett by less than two seconds Brian Block (LW). 19:25.9: 17. Aaron Herfurth Oct. IS at Riverview's Patriot Par* St. Agatha vs. Notre Dame Prep DIVISION IV coach Tony Magni. in the 5,000-meter race at Hines (BHC). 19:29.5; 18. Mark Christie (BHC). at RU's Kraft Field, 7:30 p.m. ALLEN PARK INTER-CITY (Host) Ben Evans of Birmingham Park. 19:30.6: 19. Andy McDaniel (LNW). 19:35.6: BOYS TEAM STANDINGS: 1 Redford Sunday, Oct. 29 Thursday, Oct. 23: Lutheran Westland Brother Rice was the individual Four other Warriors finished 20. Glenn Rockman (BHC). 19.39.1 Catholic Centra). 39 points: 2. University of Redford CC vs. Divine Child at Allen Park Inter-City Baptist, 4 p.m.; winner in 15 minutes, 38 sec in the top 10 including Andy Final dual meet standings: 1. Lutheran Detroit-Jesuit. 83: 3. -Birmingham Brolher at Clarenceville, i p.m. Dearborn Heights Fairlane Christian at Westland. 7-0; 2. Liggett. 6-1; 3. Cranbrook. Rice. 88: 4. Harper Woods Notre Dame. 90; 5 QIRLS BASKETBALL . Westland Huron Valley Lutheran, 4:30 onds. Ebendick (third), Steve McFall 5 2: 4. Lutheran North. 4-3. 5. Lutheran North -Dearborn Divine Child. 115: 6. Warren Thursday, Oct. 23 p.m. CC had three finish in the top (fourth), Ken Broge (fifth) and west. 3-4; 6. Hamtramck, 2 5; 6. Harper DeLaSalle. 125: 7 Orchard Lake St. Mary. Luth. North at Clarenceville. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26: Championship final. _ 10 led by Matt Shannon, second Jason McFall (seventh). Woods. 1-6: 7. Lutheran East. 0 7. 152: 8 Madison Heights Bishop Foley. 26¾ St. Agatha at A A. Richard. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. (Winner advances to the Jackson > Overall »tar>dlng»: 1. Lutheran Westland: 2 Individual winner Ben Evans (Rice). 15 38 Garden City at Wayne, 7 p.m. Baptist regional semifinal vs. Warren (16:05); Wayne Brigee, fourth In the girls meet, Bloomficld Liggett; 3. Cranbrook; 4. Lutheran North; 5 CC finishers: 2 Matt Shannon. 16 05, 4. Thurston at Belleville, 7 p.jn. Immaculate Conception district cnampi (16:33); and Jim Curtiss, eighth Hills Kingswood unseated the Wayne Brigee. 16.23. 8, Jim Curtiss. 16:3,3. RU at Taylor Kennedy, 7 p.m. on.)' Lutheran Northwest; 6 Harper Woods; 7, (tie) (16:33). defending champion Lady War 12. Mark Coleman, 16 37: 13 Jeff Haller, Franklin at Churchill, 7 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Hamtramck. Lutheran East. On the girls side, Farmington riors, 31-47. 16.40. 17. Joe Hubert. 16:49: 19. Dan Jess. N. Farm, at Stevenson. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-26 OIRLS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. 8loomf,eid Hills Mercy won its seventh Amy Krokos of Kingswood was 16:55 Salem at John Glenn. 7 p.m. MCC Tourney at W. Highland, TBA. Hills Kingswood. 31; 2. Lutheran Westtand, Northville at Canton, 7 p.m. straight title with a team-low 29 the individual winner in 21:26.2, 47: 3. Macomb Lutheran North. 53. 4. Harper GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS: 1 Farmington Farmrngton at W.L. Central, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER points. while Lutheran Westland's Jes Woods, 96: 5. (tie) Grosse Pointe Woods Urn Hills Mercy. 29 points; 2 dearborn Divine W.L. Western at Harrison, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 Dearborn Divine Child and sica Montgomery was runner-up versity-Liggett, Harper Woods Lutheran East. Child. 57: 3 Livonia Ladywood, 91; 4. Bum Friday, Oct. 24 Aquinas at Madonna, 1 p.m. Livonia Ladywood finished sec in 21:30.2. Hamtramck, NTS. mgham Marian. Ill; 5 Riverview Gabriel ladywood at Borgess, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Olrls Individual flnlihers: 1, Amy Krokos Richard. 165; 6. Harper Woods Regina, 173. Mercy at Marian, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 ond and third, respectively, with Mary Ebendick added an (BHK). 2-1:26.2; 2. Jessica Montgomery (LW). 7. Allen Park Cabnni, 232: 8. Madison Oak. Christian at PCA. 7:30 p.m. Ancilla at Schoolcraft. 1 p.m. 57 and 91. eighth for Lutheran Westland. 21:30.2; 3. Shannon-Meehan (8HK), 21:30.2: Heights Bishop Foley. 243: 9. (tie) Macomb Huron Valley at Roeper, 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 Mercy's first five runners 4. Allison Rreppa (LN). 22:01.4: 5. Katie Cardinal Mooney. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. DISTRICT BOYS SOCCER DRAWS Hillsdale at Schoolcraft, 3 p.m. placed in the top 10 led by Erin METRO CONFERENCE Chapman (LN), 22:18.3; 6. Jennifer Miller Southgate Aquinas, no team scores. DIVISION 1 WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Thomas, who was second to indi CROSS COUNTRY MEET (BHK), 22:34.2: 7. Mary Ebendick (LW). Individual winner Megan Schneider (Notre UVONIA STEVENSON (Host) Thursday, Oct. 23 vidual champion Megan Schnei Oct. 18 at Hines Park 22:39.5; 8. Leanne DeCraene (BHK). 22:43.1. Dame Prepl. 19:40 Saturday, Oct. 26: Championship final, Delta at Schoojcraft, 7 p.m. 9. Sarah Koss(LN). 22:46.2. 10. Sarah Gooch Mercy finisher*: 2. Erin Thomas. 19:48; 3 11 a.m. (Winner advances to the Ply Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26 der of Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. BOYS TEAM STANDINGS: 1, Lutheran High (HW). 22:46.0: 11. Holly Foreman (LW). Jackie Segue. 19:50; 7. Alyssa Burnisky, mouth Canton Schools regional semifinal Schoolcraft at III. Central. T8A. Schneider's time was 19:40, Westland. 20 points: 2. Grosse Pointe Woods 23:02.9: 12. Deb Unger (LW). 23:06.7: 13 20:32. 8, Anjum Ahmad. 20:42: 9. Christina vs. Livonia Franklin district champion.) Madonna at Big Guns Classic while Thomas was clocked in University Liggett. 53: 3. Bloomfield Hills Sarah Bottoms (BHK). 23:12.4: 14. Knsten Andnola. 20:41. 11 Susan Agacinski. 20:53: UVONIA FRANKUN (Host) at College of St. Francis (III.). TBA ' Cranbrook. 78; 4. Macomb Lutheran North. Benvenuti (LW). 23:16.8; 15. Jenny Latimer 18, Katie 'Mason; 21:31. Saturday, Oct. 25: Championship final. TBA —times to be announced. 19:48. 99: 5. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest. iLW). 23:34.1. 16. Sarah Voight UWi. Ladywood finishers: 4 Jessica' Hayden. Warriors win again 123: 6. Harper Woods. 170: 7. (tie) Hamlram- 24:00.4: 17. Amelia Logan (LN). 24,03.7: 18 20:09: 14. Ann Figurski. 2109; 20. Sunm Lutheran High Westland ck and Harper Woods Lutheran East, no team Lmdsey Beauchamp (LN). 24:27.4. 19 Piotrowski. 21:46: 26, Jessica VanBuhler. scores. Melanie Williams (LN). 2^29.5; 20. Dane 21 59. 27. Cartey Simpson. 22:06: 29, Can regained its Metro Conference Boys Individual finishers' 1. Chris Latimer Hurttgam(LN). 24:32.6. dace Tartarian, 22:10: 34, Lisa Nino. 22:39. Whalers sweep weekend pair 3RD ANNUAL SPORTS ROUNDUP FALL NOVI Brockman. Nicole Cauzillo. The Plymouth Whalers made it back to take a 3-2 lead in the second YOUTH SOCCER RUNNER-UP five out of six by sweeping their period. Manny Malhotra's power- Kathryn Cumming, Melissa The Livonia YMCA Michi Dobbyn. Jordan Falcusan, home games last weekend, beating play goal put Guelph ahead 12:32 gan Hawks, and under-12 the Guelph Storm 4-.'i Sunday and Whitney Guenther. Nikki into the second period. girls team in the Little Cae the liarrie Colts fi-1 Saturday in Harold Druken. who assisted on Hermann. Lindsay Hill, Jill Ontario Hockey League action. sars Premier League, took Kehler, Deanne Kubas, Kelly Fitzgerald's first-period goal, tied it second recently in the Wash The victories improved the at 3-3 at the 15:25 mark of the sec McMann, Sophia Naum, ington-Area Girls Soccer Whalers' record to l-'.l. ond, with Fitzgerald and Luc Kioux Jamie Poole, Mari.ssa Sarke- Tournament losing to St. In the victory over Guelph Sun- assisting. sian and Jennifer Szymanski. I/inis in the Finals 3-9 . day. the game-winning goal was Robert Esche was in goal for the DIVING COACH WANTED ArtEair scored by new addition Joel Trottier Whalers, making 16 saves. Coached by John Buchanan Livonia Churchill High 7:51 into the third period. He was Saturday's win over Barrie came and Tiffany Graves, the OCT. 24, 25, 26, 1997, School is seeking a boys div-' assisted by Andrew Taylor and easier."Fitzgerald scored two goals Hawks downed teams from Virgina, Ohio, California and ing coach for the 1997-98 sea NOVI LOCATED IN THE David Legwand. and assisted on a third: Druken. NW SUBURBS OF Trottier was signed last week as Legwand, Shaun Fisher and Kric Pennsylvania before reaching son . Novi Fjpo Cento MICHIGAN DETROIT, Ml the Whalers overage player. Gooldy also had goals, and Julian the finals. For more information, call Plymouth led 2-1 after one period Smith picked up two assists. Ksche Members of the Hawks athletic director Marc Hage at on goals by Randy Fitzgerald mid made 30 saves in puking up the vic- include: Liz Albulou, Colene <313i523-92i7. 300 ARTISANS Yuri Bahenko. but the Storm battled torv. from 39 suites c-- (MIUUIU _ <» Rated one of the . Nor to sou FURNITURE & APPLIANCE Best Shows in the Country! by Sunshine Artist MOAUUW DAILY ADMISSION $6.00 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY 10-6 ~^£3iSr Under 12 FREE • Dtmonsirations- Entertainment PARKING FREE COMPLIMENTS OF SUGAR LOAF No pels please • Strollers not recommended Dilrwr fto h'M Milri Arcs | DIRECTIONS: Located on 1-96 northwest of Detroit at ^\ Exit 162. Go south on Novi Road. Turn right onto w £;i * -* . IE r hExpo Center Drive. 156 J \ During festival tog (248) 380-7003 '*<&^Mf FARMER DISCOUNT ADMISSION COUPONS , JACK AVAILABLE AT FARMER JACK E m<' OR CALL 800-210-9900 H(&££>vw original retail prices! dryers o'tllhh i ))/ One-of-a-klnd, out ot carton, discontinued, door sample*, dented. scratched and reconditioned merchandise. Items pictured ore just a few oxamplos of the hundreds of great values. Merchandise shown FIRST FEDERAL is representation only Actual merchandise varies by store. P: OFMICHIGAN SEARS WAREHOUSE OUTLET I I I Ml H*+ ;>fl)/G Ask Us. We Can Do It.*" 12001 SEARS AVE. ftffi '.Insured. LIVONIA Branch office* throughout mflropoliUn Delroif, 1 MILE WEST OF MIDDLEBELT V. OWOMO, Open 7 Daye ¥•:•; Ostfgo,' Kalamazoo, DuranH, Cleaning and Okemos. OFF PLYMOUTH RD. ExterxJed tours weel«fey$ 8^ Mon. & Fn. 9^30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. IW. ft. PHONE: 422-5700 lues.. Wed., Th'jrs. A Sat 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m The minimum balance to open ah account and obtain the Annual Percentage PLYMOUTH RD. ¥' , Now more ways to buy at Soars Survey 12:00 Moon to 5:00 p.m. • ^- Yield (APY) Is $500. Substantial penalty may be Imposed for early withdrawal. Offer subject to change without notice, Business or brokered accounts not eligible. Af>Y accurate as of October 22, i 697, j^MflBffiiE PREVIOUSLY SELECTED MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED .*—. The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 (W}C7 a!. Famous ^Footwear As space permits, the Observer (248) 647-2531 from Puerto Rico Nov. 1-8. Brand Name Shoc\ I or l.rw! & Eccentric Newspapers print, CHERRY HILL (800) 750-7010 without charge, announcements Class of 1983 GARDEN CITY of class reunions. Send the Reunion and alumni family pic Class of 1987 information to Reunions, Observ nic is planned for August 1998. A reunjon is planned for Octo er & Eccentric Newspapers, (313) 729-6783 ber. 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia (810) 7651380 or (313) 513-6071 48150. Please include the date DEARBORN HEIGHTS ROBICHAUD Classes of 1971-72 Class of 1962 of the reunion and the first and Is planning a reunion. last name of at least one con Nov, 29 at the Marriott in Romu lus. (313) 722-7551, (313)565-8024 tact person, and a telephone or (313) 422-8129 number. (313) 8860770 or (810/ 783-6889 GARDEN CITY EAST ALLEN PARK DETROIT CASS TECH Class of 1968 Class of 1972 Class of 1977 Nov. 8 at the Warren Valley Gojf Nov. 29 at the Dearborn Inn, Looking for classmates for a reunion in 1998. Course, Dearborn Heights. Dearborn. (313) 421-5412 or (313) 595-1485 (313) 386-4549 Pam Yee Gianola, 1243 Smith Road, Beulah, Mich. 49617-9493 GARDEN CITY EAST/WEST AVONDALE or email at [email protected] Class of 1967 Class of 1977 Classes of 1980-82 Is planning a reunion. Is planning a reunion. Are planning a reunion. (313) 728-8352 or (313) 451-0052 (248) 627-9168, (248) 625-1778, Stephanie Bradford Wright '80, East graduates or (313) 427-8768 (248) 6200173 or (248) 624-2534 1753 Cornell, Southfield 48075, or (313) 420-0156 West graduates BERKLEY (313) 945-8473; or Dylan War- HOLY REDEEMER Class of 1987 mack '81, 2131 Bryanston Ct., Class of 1972 . Is planning a reunion. Detroit 48207, (313)963-7665 Nov. 8 at Livonia Elks Lodge (313) 886-0770 or (810) 783-6889 Class of 1985 2246, Livonia. BIRMINGHAM GROVES Is planning a reunion. (313) 522-5369 or (313) 534-6995 Dwayne Harvey, 18850 Lamont, Class of 1987 JOHN GLENN Nov. 28 at the Kingsley Hotel Detroit 48235, or (313) 226-6080 (810 626-6964 or by e-mail at Class of 1967 Suites, Bloomfield Hills. Is planning a reunion. (800) 677-7800 [email protected] Class of 1967 (248)471-4814 BISHOP BORGESS Nov. 28, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.. The Class of 1987 -Class of 1977 Roostertail, Detroit, $50 a per Is planning a reunion. Nov. 22 at the Warren Valley son in advance. (313) 8860770 or (810) 783-6889 Country Club. (313) 272-6649 or (248) 352-3527 UVONIA BENTLEY (313) 538-7634, (313) 953-2580 Class of 1988 Class of 1962 or (313) 522-0359 Is looking for names and A reunion is being planned. Class of 1987 addresses of classmates. (248)426-7029 Nov. 8 at the Karas House, Red- (313) 8960736, (313) 859-0261 UVONIA FRANKUN ford. or (313) 882-1632 - (313) 937-1886 or (313) 255-1100 Class of 1987 Class of 1978 A reunion is planned for Nov. 28. BISHOP GALLAGHER Is planning a reunion. (313) 261 4970 Class of 1977 (248) 442-9320, by fax at (248) MADISON A reunion is planned for Nov. 28. 442-8830 or Sharon Law- Class of 1948 (313)881-0744 Williamson, 28479 W. Seven Is planning a reunion. Mile Road, Livonia 48152 BROTHER RICE (248) 548-5470 or (810) 264-9191 Class of 1972 DETROIT CODY Nov. 28 in the Brother Rice High Class of 1958 MELVINDALE School cafeteria. Is planning a Caribbean cruise Class of 1972 Is planning a reunion. '. (313) 8860770 or (810) 783-688$ NORTH FARMINGTON Class of 1967 : Nov. 8 at the Novi Hilton Hotel; Novi. Cost is $45 per person by Oct. 20. No tickets will be sold at the door. (313) 729-3733 or North Farm- ington Class of 1967, c/o Jon Handzlik, 6926 Geronimo, West- I do not land 48185 : OAK PARK !uir did1-!]-:1 Class of 1977 - Nov. 29 Doubletree Suites in " Southfield. (313) 8860770 or (810) 783-6889 Classes of 1957-59 * Is planning a reunion for November 1998. ; {248) 559-1746 or (248) 354-0092 I do not Class of 1962 - A reunion is planned for Nov. 2£. e a r •sj' A4 -5 (248) 362-1790 or Email at \ [email protected] ; PLYMOUTH SALEM/CANTON Class of 1987 : Nov. 1 at the Novi Hilton Hotel; Novi. (313)397-8766. (313)397-4824 \ or by e-mail, [email protected]', What is a Medicare supplement? What does it Lost? Is vision PONTIAC Class of 1987 ; included? What about prescriptions? Is there any deductible? li Is planning a reunion {248)473-7100 YOU have 'questions about health insurance and Medicare PONTIAC NORTHERN Class of 1987 ;; supplements, |om us for a seminar .mi.\ we'll answer all your Is planning a reunion. -> (248)473-7100 important questions We'll also introduce you to our Medicare REDFORD THURSTON plan featuring a roster of over 3.500 area physicians. 2S local Class of 1963 Nov. 8 at the Novi Hilton Hotel. (313) 4640376. (313) 522-9344. hospitals and co-payments of (ust $7 unducling prescription- (248) 651-7288 or (248) 656-2962 and a vision planV All with no monthly plan premiums Call toil REDFORD UNION Class of 1987 free 888-50o-C>OL.D for seminar reservations A reunion is planned for Nov. 29. i248) 615- 7782 or (313) 255-2965 ROCHESTER 0/21 at 2 30 SclcitCui- Mtdii.irr I mid i>. .i Mi\i)lli M.mitcn.mie Orfc.iniz.mon (HMOI \\\\\\ .\ Mcdu.ur conir.ul Anvom with M.ilh.m IIMIK m Wi\u. O.ikhnd .M M,U onth i ,umi\ m.u .ipph Ynii HUM .onnniu In \\\\ Mrtlu.irr I'.ni U pirmuiim ;iinl IIM" pl.tn priuiilns I p )o .\ <• I tVO .mntul timil on pus. upiii>ns A viltv tcpTi^ nt.imr will U ptrMtit vwlli mtoniun.ni ami ippln .iti.vi- C8(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 ¥i<0iJ!S^ STLAND S ?'Xw->* Santa's Express Craft for those age 18 and older served at 12:30 p.m. The There will be bingo at 11 Show, presented by the 6:30-8 p.m. the second and Pumpkin season dance will end 2 p.m. The a.m. Wednesdays at the SPECIAL Senior Resources Depart fourth Friday of each dance is held on the first Knights of Columbus Hall, EVENTS ment (Friendship Center) month at the Salvation Monday, with the exception 35100 Van Born, east of HALLOWEEN WALK and Superior Arts, 10 a.m. Army, 2300 Venoy, West- of holidays. Wayne Road, Wayne. Doors open 9 a.m..Food available. A Halloween Walk will be to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. land. All skill levels play SENIOR DANCE Proceeds go to charity. held every 15 minutes 7-9 15, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. just for fun. There is no Senior dances will be noon p.m. today through Satur Sunday, Nov. 16. Lunch is charge. Baby-sitting is pro to 4 p.m. the first Sunday (313)728-3020- day, Oct. 23-25, in Central available and crafters are vided. For information, call of every month at the SMOKELESS BINGO ' City Park, Westland. The needed. This is a fund-rais (313) 722-3660. Wayne Ford Civic Center, "Smokeless" bingo meets at activity is sponsored in er for the building fund. 1651 N/Wayne Road. 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at part by Westland Parks Call (313) 722-7632, (313) Westland. There will be Sts. Simon and Jude aiid Recreation and the 326-0146 or (313) 453- SCHOOLS dinner, a live band, beer Parish Hall, 32500 Palmer, 5719. and pop. Members $5. non- east of Venoy, Westland. Westland Civitan Club. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM members $7. (313)728- Offered are three jackpots „ Non^scary, guided tours TEA CEREMONY The Wayne-Westland Com 5010. of $400, $300 and $200. will be offered. Advance A Japanese Tea Ceremony munity Schools has ongo registration is required, will be from 11 a.m. to ing registration for the WORK REFERRAL NO SMOKE and tickets will be avail noon Nov, 13 at the Salva preschool programs at Stot- Information Center Inc. "No smoking" bingo will be able at the Bailey Center tion Army Wayne-West- tlemyer Early Childhood refers workers to seniors 1 p.m. every Tuesday at after Oct. 1. Price is $3 per land Corps. The event will and Family Development who need help. The pro the Friendship Center, jgerson. Proceeds will sup include an authentic Center, on Marquette Signs of autumn: Local and area gram is for people interest 1119 N. Newburgh Road, port the Just 4 Fun - Chil Japanese tea ceremony between Wayne and Wild- Halloween events are planned as the ed in providing transporta Westland. Residents from dren's Recreation Scholar including tea, Japanese wood. Programs include an holiday approaches and it just wouldn't tion, yard work, house Westgate Towers, Taylor ship Program. Costumes treats and picture taking Early Intervention Pro be fall without patches of pumpkins. work, etc. Workers can . Towers, Greenwood Tow are encouraged. with Satoko, a student gram, Head Start, specify the type of work ers. Liberty Park, Presby HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL from Japan. Register by Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- they are willing to do and terian Village and Carolon A Halloween Festival '97 Nov. 7 by calling Shabaura Primary Impaired program the communities they want Condos, etc., are eligible for will be hosted by Wayne Cobb at 722-3660. Trans and Sparkey Preschool. required to have a student 7:30-8 p.m. The trip is open to serve. Chore Worker transportation to bingo if County Parks. At 2:30 p.m. portation will be provided Registration is ongoing in the school. Price is $3 for to the first 19 paid mem Program, (313) 422-1052. they have a minimum of Saturday, Oct. 25, for those in need. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. students, $5 for adults. bers who sign up. Price is DYER CENTER five players. (313)722- songstress/puppeteer Mau GOP FUND-RAISER Call (313) 595-2660 for Checks should be made, $45. For information, call The Wayne-Westland 7632. information. payable to Franklin PTSA 722-7632. School District's Dyer reen Schifrman and her The Wayne 13th Republi JAYCEES puppet pal Coco will pre can Committee will be and sent to 31000 Joy, GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE Senior Adult Center has CHURCH PRESCHOOL activities Monday-Thurs Westland Jaycees host sent "Coco's Halloween holding its bi-annual fund Livonia 48150. Grandma's Attic Sale will The Westland Free day at the center, on Mar bingo games at 6:30 p.m. Show." The performance raiser at the Hellenic Cul TUTORIAL PROGRAM be at the Senior Resources Methodist Preschool has quette between Wayne and every Tuesday in Joy will be at Nankin Park, tural Center in Westland, A free tutoring program for Department (Friendship openings for 3- and 4-year- Newburgh roads. Mondays. Manor, 28999 Joy, West- 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Nov. 20. Speaking at the students is offered at the Center), 1119 Newburgh olds in the morning and Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; land. Three jackpots'pay- Westland. There is no event will be Michigan Salvation Army Wayne- Road, Westland, daily from afternoon sessions. The Tuesdays, arts, crafts and ing $250, $300 and $300. charge. There will be Republican State Chair Westland Corps Communi 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also younger pupils attend needlework at 9:30 a.m.: progressive. Call the hayrides and family activi man Betsy DeVos, State ty Center, 2300 Venoy, included in this sale are Tuesdays and Thursdays Wednesdays. Kitchen Javcee Information Hotline ties. For information, call Sen. Loren Bennett of Can Westland. The program is hundreds of ceramic molds with the other pupils Band, 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 at "(313) 480-4984. (313) 261-1990. ton and U.S. Congressman for students in Wayne, and hundreds of pieces of attending Mondays and p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Joe Knollenberg. For ticket Westland and Romulus. It greenware and a kiln. For PUP TENT BINGO HALLOWEEN CONCERT Wednesdays. A Friday arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a information, call Steve will meet 3:30-6 p.m. Mon- information, call 722-7632. The MOC pup tent 18 Schoolcraft College Radcliff enrichment class is also -Hawaiian dance exercise- bingoAvilLheJieJd 6:30p.m.- Halloween co^cerTwill fea- eonley-aK248h354-O01i7- "available". The preschdbTis"" TiayrWednesdaxarni TRAVEL GROUP class will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the VFW Post tuxe the Schoolcraft Col at 1421 S. Venoy, West- Thursday. For information TOY SHOW The Travel Group meets every Wednesday in the Hall, 1055 S. Wayne, West- lege Wind Ensemble at land. (313) 728-3559. on participating or volun Westland Rotary^ Toy 12:45 p.m. every Friday in Senior Resources Depart land. A snack bar is avail 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Show, featuring antiques, teering, call Shabaura the Westland Friendship PLUS PRESCHOOL Cobb, (313) 722-3660. ment (Friendship Center), • able. Doors open at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be collectibles, and obsoletes, Registration for preschool Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, (313)326^323. served after the perfor 1119 Newburgh. Hall A. will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment for the unless a trip or program is Instructor is Kammo Oris. mance. Musicians will be .Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Kids Plus Program is ongo planned. Programs include in costume, so attendees Sign up at the front desk or Wayne Ford Civic League, ing. Children must be 4 HISTORY ON speakers, Films, celebration call (313) 722-7632. can feel free to dress up. 1645 N. Wayne Road in , years old by Dec. 1. Family of birthdays and weekly CLUBS IN Donation at the door. The Westland. Admission is $3 must meet two "at risk" VIEW door prizes. There is a $3 ACTION Radcliff Center Community and kids under 12 are free. WESTLAND MUSEUM membership fee for resi factors. Program runs four PARENTS WITHOUT Room is at 1751 Radcliff The show will include Star The Westland Historical dents, $12.50 for non-resi VOLUNTEERS half-days a week. Parents PARTNERS Center, just south of Ford Wars and Star Trek items, must provide their own Museum is open 1-4 p.m. dents. (313) 722-7632. BOY SCOUTS Parents Without Partners Road between Wayne and figurines, Hot Wheels, transportation. Program is Saturdays, at 857 N. A few good young men ages CARD GROUP Wayne Westland chapter Merriman in Garden City. Match-Box, slot cars, GI free for those students who Wayne Road between Mar 11-18 are needed to work 1 The Friday Variety Card will host a Halloween PSYCHIC FAIR Joes, games, comic books, qualify. Call (313) 595- quette and Cherry Hill. with Boy Scout Troop No. Group at the Westland dance and membership A psychic fair will be noon dolls, children's books and 2688. (313)326-1110. 865 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays Friendship Center meets at meeting on Friday, Oct. 24, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct, Beanie Babies. For infor at Hamilton Elementary YWCA READINESS FRIENDS MEET 2 p.m. Players enjoy at the AMVETS Hall, on 26, at Westland Center, mation, call Ken Belanger, School, corner of Avondale The YWCA of Western Friends of the Westland euchre, pinochle, bridge, Merriman Road between Warren and Wayne roads (313) 721-1810 or John and Schuman in Westland. Wayne County Early Historical Museum meet Uno, rummy and poker. Palmer and Cherry Hill. in Westland. On the lower Toye, (313) 728-TOYE. Monthly Campouts will be Childhood School Readi on the second Tuesdays of Light refreshments are The membership meeting level at the center, a fund featured. For information, ness Program is available January, March, May, served. Call (313) 722-7632 begins at 7:30 p.m. and the raiser will be held for the call (313) 729-1283. to 4- and 5-year-old chil July, September and for information or just dance at 8:30 p.m. cost is Obsessive Compulsive WORKSHOP dren. The YWCA is at November at 7 p.m. at the show up to play cards. The PETAPET $5 for members and $6 for Foundation of Michigan. SELF-MOTIVATION 26279 Michigan Ave., Westland Meeting House, Friendship Center is at The Pet-a-Pet Club, which nonmembers. For more VEGAS NIGHT Wayne-Westland Adult Inkster. (313) 561-4110. 37091 Marquette between 1119 N. Newburgh Road. offers pet visits to nursing information, call Mary The Westland Chamber of Newburgh and Wayne home residents, needs spe and Community Education CHARTER SCHOOL DYER CLUB Murdock, (313) 721-3657. Commerce will host a Com roads. Information, presi cial pets and people. Pets will host a workshop titled The Academy of Detroit - The Dyer Seniors' Center munity Vegas Night from 7 dent Jim Franklin, (313) undergo a slight screening VFW AUXIUARY "The Art of Self-Motiva Westland, an Travel Club meets the first p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 721-0136. Everyone is wel and need proof of shots to Membership in the Veter tion." Learn the 10 effec entrepreneurial and busi and third Thursdays of . 7. Admission is $5 and come. participate. Local sites ans of Foreign Wars of the tive ways to get motivated. ness charter school, serves each month in the center, players will receive $5 include Camelot Hall Con United States, Ladies Aux Learn what separates high kindergarten through sev on Marquette between worth of free playing chips valescent Center (Debbie ' iliary Grand River Post achievers from low achiev enth grade. The school Wayne Road and New at the door. The event will McDermott, 427-3791, 10 1519, is open. Relationship ers and make reaching emphasizes a basic educa burgh. include Taste of the Town FOR SENIORS a.m. the second Saturday to a veteran of combat on your goals easier. The tion with business and where local restaurants GAMBLING SPREE MONTHLY MEAL' of the month), Garden City foreign soil will insure eli workshop is from 7-9 p.m. entrepreneurial skills. The will showcase their special The Westland Friendship The Wayne Ford Civic Rehab (Stacy Suida (313)' gibility. Make reservations Nov. 5 at John Glenn High school offers a foreign lan ties. A deejay, dancing and Center Travel Group Trav- League schedules its senior 422-2438 second Thursday by calling membership School, 36105 Marquette in guage class, music and art, karaoke are also part of the E-Logue will visit "New" meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. of the month at 3 p.m.) and recruiter Dolores M. Grif Westland. Registration fee a dress code and a comput event. All proceeds go to Soaring Eagle Monday, on the first Sunday of each Roosevelt-McGrath School fin, (313) 427-2791. Meet is $21. To register call er lab with Internet. Call the Westland Chamber of Nov. 3, in Mount Pleasant. month at the league hall, (Lynn Eichbrect (313) 591- ings are the first Thursday (313)595-2428. (313) 722-1465 or (248) Commerce. The event will Price is $40 for members, on Wayne Road, two blocks 3347, the last Wednesday of each month at 27555 569-7787. be at the Wayne Ford Civic $45 for non-members. south of Ford, for people 50 of the month). Information Grantland, Livonia. Cur League, 1645 N. Wayne LITTLE LAMBS Those attending will and older. Cost is $5 for is available from Ruth rent Post 1519 Ladies Aux Road, in Westland. Call RECREATION Little Lambs Preschool, on depart the center 7:30 a.m. members and $7 for non- Curry (313) 535-0410 or iliary members include individuals from We3tland, (313) 326-7222. RECREATION AND FUN Farmington Road in Livo and leave the casino at 6 members. The meal Daisy Doran (313) 565- nia, has openings in the p.m. For information, call includes beer, beverages 1981. There is a $5 mem Livonia, Redford, Detroit VEGAS PARTY A recreational get-together Monday-Wednesday-Friday 722-7632. and dancing to Big Band bership charge. and surrounding areas. St. Bemardine of Siena for teens and adults who afternoon session for 3- to music, and door prizes. annual Las Vegas Party are disabled will be the sec THEATER TRIP OEMS' BINGO WEEKENDERS 5-year-olds. For informa (313)728-5010. will be 8 p.m. to midnight ond Friday of each month The Westland Senior The Metro Wayne Demo The Weekenders family tion, call (248) 471-2077. Friday, Nov, 7, at the at the Westland Bailey Resources Department is DANCE FUN cratic Club sponsors bingo campers meet the second parish on Ann Arbor Trail, Center. (313) 722-7620. FRANKLIN PT8A planning a trip to the Tole Westland Shopping Center games at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of the month in west of Merriman. in West- FALL SWIM LESSONS The Franklin High PTSA is do Stranahan (Masonic) hosts a senior citizen dance Thursday at the Joy Manor Franklin High School, on land. A $5 admission Fall II swim lessons for seeking new members. Theater. Participants will 11 a.m. the first Monday of Bingo Hall, on the south Joy east of Merriman. (313) charge includes food, pop, kids run Oct. 27 through Membership is open to leave 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. each month in the lower side of Joy, east of Middle- 531-2993. snacks. Beer may be pur Dec. 13 at the Wayne- those who care about the 18, enjoy the comedy of level auditorium, Wayne belt. Proceeds are used by FREE CUSSES chased. Westland YMCA pool. schools and community, Charlie Prose and music, and Warren roads. Coffee the club to sponsor Little The Showman's Dog Train and members aren't have lunch and return and refreshments will be League baseball teams, the MNNtftDANCI Classes are available for all ing Organization sponsors Salvation Army, School for The Irish Pallottine ages and skill levels. Learn free junior showmanship the Blind. (313)422-5025 Fathers will hold the annu swimming techniques and classes for dog owners ages or(313)729-8681. al dinner-dance Saturday, safety skills. Register for l..JTtf.V>. it, *,... . gr-.fjt^. JiF!.^,.\J\ ^7.^-. ^'JTT, :..-• ••„•»•!. v',,^7 •-••., FORM 7-17 at the AMVETS Hall Nov. 8, at the Hellenic Cul J day or evening classes by OEMS' BINGO on Merriman near Avon- tural Center, 36376 Joy, calling (313) 721-7044 or by Th« Observer Newspapers welcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community The 13th Congressional dale at 8:30 p.m. the first Westland, Cocktails will be visiting the Y at 827 S. groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor District Democratic Party and second Tuesdays of served 7 p.m., dinner 8.-. Wayne Road in Westland. mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, will hold bingo games at each month through p.m. For ticket informa FWURI SKATING Livonia, Ml. 48150, or by fix to 313-591-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, in September. Call (313) 729- tion, call (313) 286-2966. The Westland Figure Skat for the following Th ursday's paper. Call 953-2104 if you ha ve any questions. the Cherry Hill Hall, on 7580. iWAFHKT ing Club is. forming an the southwest corner of HOST LIONS The annual Fall Indoor Adult Introductory Preci Event: Cherry Hill and Venoy. The Westland Host Lions sion Team. The team is for (313)421-1517. Club meets 6:30 p.m. the Swap Meet presented by Date and Time: the Mustang Owners Club those who want to have fun BINGO AND SNACKS < second and fourth Tuesday ; of Southeastern Michigan with other skating adults Location: The VFW Post 3323, West- of the month in Mary's will be at Village Ford 9 and get good exercise. land, serves snacks and Family Restaurant Infor a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Practices are 6-6:60 a.m. Telephone: hosts bingo at 1 p.m. every mation. (313) 326-2607. Nov. 8. Village Ford is at Saturdays. All levels are Sunday in the post hall, Additional Info.: MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES 23635 Michigan. Ave. two welcome. For information, 1055 S. Wayne Road at For information on a Moth blocks east pf Telegraph in call (313) 722-1091. Avondale. Doors open 9 ers of Multiples Club m Dearborn. • VOLLEYBALL a.m. (313)326-3323. your area, call Shellv Weir, Uu additional sheet if necessary SANTA'S EXPRESS Open volleyball Is offered SHAMROCK BINGO i.3 13 »326-1466. II :•>'':'' 4 mm mi H^gMBM^MIMgM^M mmm mmm UtfUtf* MMtf GD The Observer & Eccentric /THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23,1997 (*9C)(OF,R)7C WE'RE THE PLACE FOR *•&»&&;*: "li****^ A *&» BEST SELECTION • BEST PRICES © AIR WALK BOSS/OHM KIUEL -Awrton PRE-SEASON t >• 100P •# AND MORE i m GET READY TO SKI THIS '•• v NOW WEEKEND Sat. 10-6 Sun 12-5 ID SAVE! Daily 10-9 '•'\* Don't Miss « tfmi W:; l~:.*ill 1 Michigan's Largest Selection Of Top Brand»Top Quality Ski PACKAGE SETS STOREWIDE Packages Include Skis. Bindings Ski Clothing & Outerwear & Poles For Men. 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Metro-West Steelheaders meets range is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. METROPARKS Learn about lizards^ snakes, spi at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday and the sporting clays course is ders, birds of prey and other FLY TYING PHEASANT METROPARK REQUIREMENTS Halloween critters during this Pheasant season runs Oct. 20- of each month in the cafeteria at open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bald Bueters Outdoors in Northville Garden City High School. Call Mountain is located at 1330 Most Metropark programs are program, which begins at 5 p.m. still has openings for its fall fly Nov. 14 in Zones II and III. A free while some require a nomi Saturday at Independence Oaks. special late hunt will once again (313) 420-4481 for more informa Greenshield Rd. (three miles tying classes. Call (248) 349- tion. north of the Palace of Auburn nal fee. Advanced registration Cider and donuts will also be 3677 for more information. be offered in southern Michigan and a motor vehicle permit are served and and kids can make a Dec. 1-15. Check the 1997-98 MICHIGAN FLY FISHING Hills). Call (810) 814-9193 for ATTRACTING BIRDS more information. required for all programs. Call craft and enjoy a stage show. Michigan Hunting and Trapping The Michigan Fly Fishing Club the respective parks, toll free: Adults can learn how to attract OH DEER birds to their winter feeder dur Guide for exact boundaries of the meets at 7 p.m. the first and PONTIAC LAKE Stony Creek, 1-800-477-7756; hunt area. third Wednesdays of each month Explore the whitetail deer's nat ing this program, which begins Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in Indian Springs, 1-800-477-3192; at Livonia Clarenceville Junior ural history nduring this pro at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, WOODCOCK Waterford has rifle, pistol, shot Kensington, 1-800-477-3178. High School. Call (810) 478-1494 gun, and archery ranges. Range gram, which begins at 1:30 p.m. at the E.L. Johnson Nature Cen Woodcock season runs through for more information. hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. HALLOWEEEN NATURALLY Saturday, Nov. 1, at Indepen ter in Bloomlield Hills. Call Nov. 3 statewide. Wednesdays through Sundays. Ages 1-4 accompanied by a par dence Oaks. (248) 339-3497 for more informa FOUR SEASONS The range will close at 5 p.m. ent can enjoy a variety of Hal tion. The Four Seasons Fishing Club beginning Oct. 26. Pontiac Lake loween activities during this pro ARCHERY meets 7:30 p.m. the first gram, which will be held Friday OWL HUNT Wednesday of each month at the Recreation Area is located at STATE PARKS Learn everything you want to JUNIOR OLYMPICS 7800 Gale Rd\ Call (810) 666- at Kensington. Kids will receive Senior Citizen's Center in the a pumpkin and cider and donuts know about owls and other'noc The Oakland County Sportsman Livonia Civic Center. Call Jim 1020 for more information. will be available to all. STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS turnal creatures during this pro Club in Clarkston offers a Junior Kudej at (313) 591-0843 for more ORTONV1LLE RECREATION HALLOWEEN HOOPLA Maybury State Park, Proud gram, winch begins at 7 p.m. Olympic Archery Development information. Ortonville Recreation Area, in y An afternon of Halloween activi Lake Recreation; Area.Bald Thursday. Nov. 13, at the West Program beginning at 1 p.m. on \ 6rtonville has rifle .pistol ana : FISHING BUDDIES ties for the whole family will be Mountain Recreation Area/ Bloomlield Woods Nature Pre Sundays. Call (810) 623-0444 for shotgun shooting facilities. Fishing Buddies Fishing Club offered Saturday, beginning at 1 Highland Recreation Area and serve. Call (248) 738-2500 to reg more information. Range hours are 10 a.m. to 5 meets monthly in Rochester p.m. at Kensington. Island Lake Recreatim Area ister and for more information. TARGET LEAGUE p.m. Thur^dayfitfthrough Mon \Hills. Call (810) 656-0556 for j offer nature interprefivjjmjo- , An indoor target league begins days (closed Tuesdays and: ^, more information. ' PUMPKIN i, grams throughout the y sal. A j at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Wednesdays). Oct. 19-Nov. 15 Make a Great Pumpkin decora state park motor veaicle pfrmi| Detroit Archers in West Bloom- BASS ASSOCIATION j the range wfllfce open 10 a.m. tion for Halloween during this SEASONS/DATES is required for entrjlint*' 1 field. Call (248) 661-961Q or the Downriver Bass Association^ 5 p.m. dajly/Nov. 16-Dec. 22 $raft workshop, which begins at BEAR a non-tournament bass club, ' 1 state parks and stale ret ation (313) 835-2110 for more informa range hoy will be 10 a.m. to 5« 2 p.m. Sunday at< Kensington. The 199,7 bear season runs meets the fourth Tuesday of areas. For registraflon addl- tion. p.m. Thjut lay through Sunday, through Oct, 26. every month at the Dearborn ANIMAL MYTHS ;' tional information mth ro- i The Ortor ille Recreation Area . ! 'Explore the real Svorld of bats, grams at Maybu {call #0) DEER Civic Center. Call (313) 676-2863 it 5779 Hadley Rd. , is located L jppiders, wolves and other Hal 349-8390 For pfc) amstdt Bald The early archery season for for more information. 193-6767 for more OUTDOOR CLUBS Call (810)? loween-type creatures during Mountain call (ft 693*6767. whitetail deer runs through informatK Nov. 14. Firearms season begins SOLAR this indoor program, which For programs at roud Lake and Saturday Nov. 15. The School for Outdoor Leader SHOOTING POtNTE MOLILLEE begins at 4 p.m. Sunday at Kens Highland call (8 ) 685-2433. Pointe Mouillee State Game ington. For programs at( sland Lake call DUCKS ship, Adventure and Recreation, a non-profit organization inter RANGES Area in Hockwood has rifle, pis (810) 229-7067. Duck'season runs through Dec. 2 tol and snotgun shooting facili LMMM—. ested in promoting the apprecia BALD MOUNTAIN HALLOWEEN AT THE PAF in the North and Middle zones ties. Range hours are 10 a.m. to tion of outdoor activities, meets , Bald Mountain Recreation Area OAKLAND COUNTY Pumpkin carviftg contests, and through Dec. 9 in the South 6 p.m. daily, except during at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday ' in Lake Orion has shotgun horse-drawn hay rides,;tjrick-or- Zone. •$ wiaferfpjyl season when the of each month at the Colony Hall (skeet & trap, sporting clays, 5- PARKS ,• treating and ntuch mpce awaits GOOSE • *- -raiige^fili close one hour before in Southfield. Call (248) 988- stand), rifle, pistol, and archery COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS participants»'$iis prJgijato, The second part of the Canada sunset on Wednesdays and Sun 6658 for more information. '-' shooting facilities. Range hours Advanced registration is which will beftiftld Fri'asr? and goose season runs Nov. 27-Dec. 7 days. Points Mouillee State are noon to sunset on Mondays, required for all nature programs Saturday at tmrMetamora- in the South Zone outside the Game Area is located at 37205 Tuesdays, Thursday's and Fri at Oakland County Parks. Call Hadley State Recreation Area. five Goose Management Units. Mouillee Road. Call (313) 379- days and 10 a.m. to sunset on (810) 625-6473 to register or for Check the 1997 Michigan Water- 3820 for more information. FISHING CLUBS Wednesdays. On Saturdays and more information. Ocelots on rise PVom worst to first? That's the trip Schoolcraft Col lege's volleyball team has taken We just in the past three weeks. The Lady Ocelots started the Eastern Conference season at 1-2, tying them for last place. Hiwented Since then, they have posted five consecutive league victories. Tuesday's 15-5, 15-9, 15-7 win over visiting Macomb CC pushed SO's conference record to 6-2. one more What's caused the turnaround? "Our lineup has evolved, changed," explained coach Tom Teeters. way to Not all of it by design. Megan McGinty, a standout all-around talent from Livonia Churchill, has missed the last three match get you es due to •mononucleosis. But the Ocelots have with stood her loss. In the win over Macomb — a team that defeated into a SC in four games earlier this season — three Ocelots had 10 or more kills. Leading SC (now 14-12 over all) was Kim mi Washnock (from Farmington) with 11 kills and a .333 kill percentage. She also nad four block assists. Sarah Gregerson and Stacey Campain added 10 kills apiece, .with Gregerson adding two ser vice aces, eight digs and three block assists, and Campain get ting 10 digs, one solo block and three block assists. Other Ocelot standouts were Amber Wells (Plymouth Canton), with three aces and 28 assists to kills; and Mindy Sullivan, with three aces and 13 digs. Madonna wins Can-Am Madonna University won the Can-Am volleyball tournament Saturday by defeating the Uni versity of Windsor and U-M Dearborn. The Ladv Crusaders stopped Windsor 15-5, 15-12 and 15-3. Karen Sisung led the way with 11 kills while Nicole Scharrer added six. Setter Deanne Hel- som has 27 assists on 54 attempts in the three games. Against the University of Michigan, Madonna took a hard- fought 15-5, 14-16, 4-15, 15-8, 15-11 victory. Sisung had 18 kills while Erin Gregoire and Scharrer each added 14. Erin Cunningham had 11 kills and .Jennifer Russell notched 18 defensive digs. The Lady Crusaders got another piece of good news last The terrific ease and versatility of Dodge Caravan is something week, too. Helsom, the team's you can really get into. setter, was named the WHAC setter of the week. The sopho You can get into its available driver-side sliding door, for instance. more from Grand Blanc had 160 You can get into its Easy Out Roller Seats9. And you can definitely get assists (10.6 per game) and 33 digs in leading the Crusaders to into the 32 more cubic feet of worn, compared to the previous model. a 4-0 week. She also had 13 serv Now we're making Caravan even more inviting. With up to $I.(XX) ing aces, 10 kills and four blocks. cash back. Hey, you 've got to get into that. On Tuesday, Madonna lost its second Wolvcrine-Hoosier Ath j^'-T^M letic Conference match, falling to Tri-State University 15-12, 11- Caravan mm The New Dodge 15, lrt-9, 16-14 in Angola, Ind Jessica Suhy's 13 kills led the For still moir info, tall ISO0-4AlX)IXiE or visit our Weh site at \n\M:4atlixli><:ctnn Thunder. The Crusaders are 21-10 over all, 6-2 in the WIIAC , **750 Sl.OOOcash hacV., depending on model. Always use MM I bells Remember a bjcdscai is iho s.tlesi pUv im ^hiMn-n She(2)b00rirer Page 1, Section: E EntertainKeely Wygonik, Editor 313-953-2105 mon the web: http://observer-eccentnc.co m Thursday. October 23,1997 THE WEEKEND Politicians KtW^'^&^^i^M^M^MM^ -.IMPf^- game for Capitol Steps BY KEELY WYGONIK STAFF WRITER Mud flinging is a popular sport in many communities as election day Hallowed halls nears, but any politician or wanna-be Stagecrafters presents "Beyond Therapy," on the 2nd Stage in the delght thrill, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak. Tickets $7, (248) 541-6430. fchiiseekers •£: Rising violin star Corey BYKBBLYWYGOKIK when it Cerovsek joins STAFFWIUT^B was the Detroit' HaUoweej^ brings out the mischie believed Symphony vous child in all of us. If a fun to that the Orchestra 8:30 dress up and pretend we're someone "veil" else. between p.m. at the living Orchestra Originally^called "All Hallows Eve," and the Hall, 3711 Halloween began more than 2,000 :yeatt ago as!a night when Celtic dead was Woodward ' '** ' wmmjined with spirits of the at its Ave., Detroit, ancestral d#d. According to informa thinnest. (313)833-3700. Halloween tion compilSi by Henry Ford Muse was a good um & Greenfield Yillage, harvest time to time marked the end of the year reach the Ghoulish: The Grim Reaper waits inside the departed. crashed helicopter at SILO X. Trick-or- Political satire: The Capitol treating was one of the last tradi Haunted Houses Steps bring their political tions to emerge in the celebration of • Erwin's Barn of Horrors - Cor funny business to Music Hall American Halloween. It became pop ner of Silver Lake Road and Pontiac Oct. 23-24. ular after 1920 and first began dur Trail (one mile south of 1-96 & Kens ing the Thanksgiving holiday. It was ington Metro Park, Kent Lake Road will tell you the secret to staying sane rfWRAT. a Thanksgiving custom for children is to duck, arid TaughT " lv*V^ »>* Check-out the Exit 153), South Lyon, 7:30-10 p.m. to dress up and beg from house to Thursday, and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. to Politics isn't funny, but politicians new River house on the last Thursday in midnight, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23- are, and nobody has more fun pointing Otter Exhibit, November. 26; Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1. Adults $11, that out than The Capitol Steps, who across from the Later, people began trick-or-treat- children 12 and under $8, includes are bringing their musical political Reptile House, ing for Halloween to scare off the glass of cider and doughnut. satire to Music Hall Center for the Per at the Detroit ghosts and demons by dressing up in Children's Spooky Bam 9 a.m. to 5 forming Arts, Oct. 23-24. Zoo Ten Mile costumes. p.m. daily through Wednesday, Oct. There aren't as many funny Repub Road at Wood Carving Jack-O'-Laterns, which 29, $2, (248) 437-0150. licans as Democrats, except for Newt" got their name from a turn-of-the- ward Ave., • Farmington Area Jaycees, Night- said Elaina Newport, one of three for century prankster named Jac^, and jhaTe pr^Orchai-d Lake - Orchard mer Congressional staffers who created Royal Oak, 10 visiting haunted houses is how metro Lake Road (south of 14 Mile Road in Capitol Steps during the Reagan a.m. to 5p.m. Detfoiters celebrate Halloween. Administration. "People like to laugh at v'r BRUj^ra^iuyaPUTToCiiNoTHjArM the parking lot next to Kmart), (248)398-0903. According to legend, after his death Farmington Hills, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Washington." Monsters: Heidi Landis (left Jack tried to play tricks on the devil Thursday and Sunday; 7:30-11:30 In December 1981, Newport's former to right% Janet Brooks and He was sentenced to roam the earth p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-26 and boss, Sen. Charles Percy of Illinois, Tyrone Perry in "One Monster forever carrying a latern. He was Oct. 30-31, $5, (248) 477-5227 asked her and other staffers to provide called "Jack of the Latern," later . Friendly Monster Matinee - 1-3 entertainment for the Senate Foreign After Another" a zany musi shortened to Jack-O^Latem, cal revu%- to he presented by p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Relations Christmas party. They dug Here are some of our local haunts! • Tenth Annual Haunted Theatre, into the headlines, searching for hot YbttheafceyOct. 25-26. presented by the Palace Theatre topics of the day, and created new lyrics Company - 35164 West Michigan for familiar tunes. Ave., (1 block west of Wayne Road, 2 The party was a success, and group miles east of 1-275, Exit 22)* Wayne, members quickly learned they could 7-11 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 31, make a living stepping on other peo adults $5, children 12 and under, ple's toes. $2.50, (313) 728-SHOW. At first it was just for fun, then Capi • Haunted Winery, sponsored by tol Steps became a full-time occupation Farmington Historical Commission, for Newport, Bill Strauss and Jim -'31505 Grand River, (just west of Aidala, who reasoned if entertainers Orchard Lake Road), Farmington, 7- could become politicians then politi 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7-10 p.m. cians could become entertainers. Sunday-Thursday, Oct. 24-26, Oct. 29 The group, which has performed in to Nov. 1. Adults $6, children 12 and 47 states, has grown to 20, six of whom urider $3, Family of four (2 adults, 2 children) $15, (248) 477-8833 (after 5 Please see CAPITOL, E2 p.m.) Hot tlx: Michelle Kwan and • Industry Nightclub - "The Tem other outstanding skaters will ple of Terror," the haunted third level Capitol Steps be competing in The Ultimate of the club, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays, Skating Event, Thrifty Car Tuesdays, and Fridays-Saturdays When: 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday^ Rental Skate America Interna HENBT FORD MUSEUM A GMEtratD VILLAGE through Friday, Oct. 31, at the club, Oct. 23-24. :>- tional '97 at Joe Louis Arena, Halloweens past: These postcards from the1930s reflect the 15 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. Coyer Where: Music Hall Center for the Pe£- charges vary. 18 arid older Tuesdays forming Arts, 350 Madison Ave>* 600 Civic Center Dr., Detroit once comliionly held belief that Hall&eoieh presented an and Sundays, 21 and older Fridays Oct. 23r26, call (313) 983-6606 opportunity to identify your true love. These cards and other Detroit. -J for event information, or (248) and Saturdays, (248) 334-1999 Tickets: $30, $25 and $20, calK 645-6666 for tickets. Halloween artifacts are part of the Henry Ford Museum *fe (313) 963-2366 or TicketmastetC; Greenfield Village collection. Please see SCREEEAM, E3 (248) 645-6666. >>' MUSIC Irish rock band U2 to play at Silverdome Oct. 31 with audience members. Dressed in a Opening the set with "MoFo" from its Coming to hooded warm-up robe, Bono hopped latest album "Pop," U2 laid the ground town: The If the state of rock 'n' roll is on the down the catwalk punching at the air work for a techno-laden 100 degree irt * \m Irish rock shoulders of the Irish rock band U2, it's like a boxer warming up for the big evening but quickly turned the tables r >cW not looking so good. An overblown stage, fight. playing older hits "I Will Follow" and MTV ' band U2 "Even Better Than the Real Thing" bri?igs its out-of-tune songs, and a minimal audi Who: U2 and Smash Mouth, ence hampered U2's show earlier this "I'm home," Bono'told the audience k^kvm^kw^ "PopMart" year at Arizona State University's Sun What: Perform In concert referring to the venue where the band When: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 filmed parts of the film "U2: Rattle and Ipf.f tour to the Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. > i^LV' -- ^^^^^^ Pontiac Sil As the sun settled behind the moun Where: Pontiac Silverdome Hum," which corresponded with the How; Tickets, $37.60 and $52.50, are release of the album "Rattle and Hum." •': UM •''•teMifl verdome on tains, DJ Howie B spun a remixed ver Still available for the all-ages show. For i^Bi-t-VJWSi- {* sion of "Pop Music" by M. One by one the "Last time we brought the TV, this k^k^kV '••• **.JT3C^AW Friday, Oct. more Information, call (248) 645-6666 or ; members of U2 - guitarist The Edge, time we brought the whole shopping • ^1 ^^^ft*- v ''"'VlHHi. '' 31. (800) 347-9060. t^L^I ^^n^HBAk^:..- bassist Adam Clayton, and drummer cart." . • . • • : V • A Larry Mullen Jr. - walked through the X The oft-photographed massive stage audience and climbed aboard a catwalk Whbi Howie B;,U2'abj decorated with a 100-foot high golden What* Performs as part of Three Floors of that stretched from the middle of the v arch, 35-foot-high mirror ball lemon, and main floor to the massive stage. Fun ' " a 12-foot wide illuminated stuffed olive When: 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Dubbed the world's largest, a football on a 100-foot tall toothpick swallowed Where: St, Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Con the band. The world's largest video field-sized video screen against the back gress, Detroit. • ' of the stage traced the band members' screen, 150 feet by 50 feet, covers 833 How; Tickets, $5, are. available at the door square yards and weighs 65,000 pounds. progression from the dressing room to for the 18 and older show, For more Infor the opening of the stadium • mation, ¢8111313) sei^Etf;----——'— Singer Bono was the last to slap hands "" ~~ Please see MUSIC, E3 I. ^Itkl^mttmm^ammmmm E2* The Observer & EccentricfTBURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 :*\ " :«?./;< Eggboy Productions presents believably as possible to their Campos performs his script natural comedic talents. ever, two roles that are both tial. If any audience member "Daniel Sends His Love," written audience. telling the story of a soon-to-be Uncle Horace is straight out of believably comedic and soothing wants to be able to say "I knew and. performed by Timothy Cam- 13-year-old boy and his method the 1940s and has the voice to are Daniel's mom and dad. him when" about Timothy Cam pas, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Timothy Campos makes things of dealing with the loss of his prove it. Great Aunt Ethel is the The* show is very innovative pos, they should see "Daniel Qct. 24-25; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. harder on himself by entertain grandmother. He portrays the typical comic relief old lady char and has worked up to its poten Sends His Love" this weekend. 26.at The Theatre Guild, 15138 ing his audience and portraying young Daniel convincingly, but it acter but in a working fashion. Beech Daly, Redford. Tickets $8, ten different characters. is the other characters that come Campos excels at playing all call (313) 584-8427. into play that Campos seems to three of these characters. His self-written, one-man be comfortable with playing. from pdgeEl BY TONY LAWRY show "Daniel Sends His Love" is It seems that Campos tried to Music SPECIAL WRITER being performed at The Theatre Ken, or the Kenster, is defi make the role of Daniel a some An actor's job is to entertain Guild playhouse this weekend. nitely the most energetic charac times comedic one but it didn't The "PopMart" tour comes to the Streams of lights pointing and become a different person as ter and allows Campos to use his play the audience that way. How Pontiac Silverdome on Friday, upward and forming a triangle Oct. 31. in the sky accompanied a pound To quote U2, the band needed ing rendition of "Bullet the Blue the massive stage like a fish Sky" which stole the mediocre needs a bicycle. It dwarfs the show. A stunning encore lead to a The Good Doctor' heals funny bone band making its members look flat, out-of-tune "Discotheque." like ants in an ant farm but the Recalling the song of a similar huge screen allows the audience name, Bono ended the concert to see intimate details. At one declaring "This really is God's Eastern Michigan University ing. heavily weighted upon the char aspiring actress. country." presents "The Good Doctor" 8 acters of the narrator to estab Michael Jaworski and Tracy point during the "Batman Forev "The Good Doctor," is a compi er" theme song "Hold Me, Thrill Sure, Arizona is a picturesque p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 fn the lation of short stories by Anton lish the pace of the show and Spada round out the cast in a keep it. This was brilliantly suc very flattering way. Jaworski is Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me," the cam state but the lackluster musical Sponberg Theatre on the EMU Chekhov adapted by Simon. The landscape didn't justify the hype Ypsilanti campus. Tickets $12, ceeded by Brendan McMahon. always the straight man of the era focuses on The Edge's foot play explores the life of a writer playing the wah-wah pedal. His and the high ticket prices. call (313) 487-1221. - a character obviously designed McMahon was as natural and various vignettes he is involved comfortable with a character as in and Spada adds a cute quality name is encrusted in silver glit U2's set list Friday, May 9, to be Chekhov. The writer nar ter across the toes of his cowboy BYTONtLAWRY rates the short stories and par an actor can be. McMahon's to all her characters even those at Sun Devil Stadium in SPECIAL WRITER quick character changes onstage that may cause bodily harm boots. It also reveals a 3*inch-tall Tempe, Ariz., concentrated ticipates in them. There is a squeaky nun. -*The Odd Couple," "Plaza series of nine stories, each are flawless. because she is defenseless. heavily on its latest album Nick Barnes is the resident Any avid theater fan or Neil Visions of platform boots, ani "Pop"The song list: S,uite," and "Brighton Beach humorous in its own way, and mated works by the late artists I^emoirs," if anyone says these some even moving. physical comedian of the well- Simon buff cannot afford to miss MoFo rounded cast. Facial expressions, EMlTs production of "The Good Roy Lichenstein and Keith Har- I Will Follow titles Neil Simon immediately The cast is very well-rounded. ing, the evolution of man push cprneB to mind. The Eastern Each cast member must portray body language and his' natural Doctor," It is an early Simon Even Better Than the Real high energy definitely make him work, but with EMU's help it ing a shopping cart, and a mis Michigan Theatre Department four different roles, each vastly leading shot of a go-go dancer Thing opened their 1997-98 season different. Topics range from a commodity of the show. Laurel may still become a classic. Gone >N"*— Hufano is probably the most ver Tony Lawry of Garden City is a also parade across the screen. with "The Good. Doctor," another sneezing to seduction to audi Giving Bono the chance to Do You Feel Loved Simon show, not as familiar as tioning for a well-known writer. satile of the ensemble portraying student at EMU. Pride (In the Name of Love) a stuffy mistress and young change into black pants, a hot the others, but just as entertain The show is written to be rod shirt and multi-colored hat, Still Haven't Found What The Edge took the stage alone to I'm Looking For r sing a karaoke version.of "Day Stand By Me dream Believer." Unsure of the Last Night On Earth lyrics, he frequently looked over Until the End of the World Capitol from page El his shoulder at the screen pro If God Will Send His Angels jecting the words. Staring at the Sun The 60 percent-capacity audi Daydream Believer are^on stage for any one show. about half of the group's catchy we're doing 'Hey You Get Off JDf Ford, Reagan, Bush and Clinton. Miami All have worked on Capitol Hill; lyrics. She said some of the best My Grass'; it has to do with the Like their humor, the cast, ence May 9 in Tempe seemed to merely tolerate U2's set list of Bullet the Blue Sky ~you could say it's a stepping—rdTdeae s come from cast members Rolling-stones tour. They're olaor which ranges in ago from 30 to —Please stone to the "Steps." who forget their lines. The rest now and have different cor 50, has a wide range of political newer material. The band played every song off "Pop," which had Where the Streets Have No "Capitol Steps is much more come from the media such as cerns." jliefs. Newport calls herself a Name respectable than working on what's on the cover of Newsweek Capitol Steps has recorded 17 passionate moderate. only been released 1 1/2 months before the show, with the excep Discotheque Capitol Hill," said Newport. - "big stories people are talking albums and never been sued. "I "We worked on Capitol Hill, If You Wear That Velvet Potential cast members are about." Cast members dress up worried about being on record," and we're laughing at ourselves, tion of "The Playboy Mansion" and "Wake Up Dead Man." Dress hired after an audition, and and attempt to impersonate the said Newport. "But the politi too," she said. "We make songs With or Without You turnover is low. Having a musi people they're poking fun at. cians don't seem to mind it." we could sing in front of the per "Pride (In the Name of Love)," and an acoustic version of "I Still Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss cal background is helpful, but it's President Clinton is their Elvis. Some have even performed son they're about. It's all in good Me, Kill Me not required. A high tolerance One-third of the show has with the group including Sam fun." Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" generated an enthusiastic Mysterious Ways for. being embarrassed and being political themes; the rest is cur Donaldson, Vice President Al One ajtfitural ham helps. rent events. "You don't have to be Gore and President George response from the audience. '."Newport has some music back a political junkie to enjoy the Bush. Capitol Steps has per ground, mostly piano, and writes show," said Newport. "Right now formed for four presidents - •^GARLO^ 3RD ANNUAL FALL NOVI ArtFair OCT: 24/25, 26, 1997 NOVI LOCATED IN THE NW SUBURBS OF MICHIGAN Novi Expo Center DETROIT, Ml 300 ARTISANS from 39 states & Canada k HOT TO KAli o Rated one of the 75J Best Shows in the Country! IWWVO fplKI ' Artht Mn^tiznw olEfci &AIIY ADMISSION $6.00 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY 10-6 lender 12 FREE • Demonstrations * Entertainment c*2Vi IfARKINO FREE COMMIMENTS Of SUGARLOAF ^// mo pets please •Strollers not recommended I D«trott Ten Mi<« l M«tro Afta pMRECTK)N$: Located on 1-96 northwest of Detroit at 3 {Exit 162. Go south on Novi Road. Turn right onto i | Expo Center Drive. I frrfe hsthoi a* (24$) $$0-7003 f ARMER JACK ••& >. +5* SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN WORKS, INC. • www.sugarloafcraffs.com The Observer & EccentricfYHURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 *f3. Screeam frompage El • Krazy Hilda's Trail of Ter • The Forbidden Forest, spon police station and library) Can ty, (248) 656-0999. 840 N. Pontiac Road, Walled tume party, $6 per child, includes rors - Mary's Farm Market, sored by Troy Parks & Recre ton, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. • Halloween Skate - 1-4 p.m. Lake, $8 adults, $7 children ages 2 adults, $3 additional adOl& 47453 Ford Road, (4 miles west ation, (1/8 of a mile east of 1-75 25, Children encouraged to come Sunday, Oct. 26, short skating 2-10 and seniors, (248) 960-9440. ticket. All tickets must be pur of 1-275 at the corner of Ford and off Big Beaver Road, north end of dressed in costume, live stage show followed by open skating, chased in advance, (313) 4JS2- Beck Roads), Canton, 7-10:30 Troy Civic Center) - 7-9:30 p.m. performances and strolling come-in costume and enjoy free Pumpkins 4422. p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 7 p.m, to Thursday, Oct. 23, 7-10:30 p.m. entertainers, Halloween art witches brew, $4, $1.75 skate • Avant-Carved Pumpkin Dec • Monstrous Halloween midnight, Friday-Saturday Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-25, $4 workshop for children, Guess the rental. Halloween Blackout 7:30- orating Contest - 10 a.m. to noon Haunt - Costume contegt, through Oct. 31. Adults $6, chil in advance, $5 at the door, (248) weight of the giant pumpkin and 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, $6. Saturday, Oct. 25, Cranbrook games, prizes and treats, l^B_ dren 12 and under $4.50, (313) 524-3484. other activities for children and Contests and free glow sticks to Art Museum, 1221 N. Woodward p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, free admis 495-1108. • The Gauntlet - 3645 High families, free (313) 397-5110. the first 100 skaters on Oct. 31, Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, muse sion, Halloween Magic Show 8~ • Livonia Jaycees: Haunted land Road (M-59) two miles west • Halloween Parade - Dress Skate World of Troy, 2825 E. um admission adults $4, stu p.m., fee for games, face painting" Halls of Doom - Wonderland of Telegraph, 1/4 mile west of in costume and join the annual Maple, (between John R and dents and seniors $2, plus $3 per and food, in the Activity Center,' Mall (corner of Plymouth Road Cass Lake Road, Waterford, 7-11 parade 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. Dequindre) Troy, (248) 689-4104 pumpkin. Reservations encour Madonna University, 3660r> and Middlebelt, 1 mile south of I- p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 7 p.m. to 26, starts in Shain Park, down • Haunted Forest - Young aged, (248) 645-3361. Schoolcraft, Livonia, (313) 432- 96), Livonia, 7-11 p.m. Sunday- I p.m. Friday-Saturday through town Birmingham, (248) 644- sters ages 6-12 are invited to • Pumpkin Festival - At 5425. Thursday, 7 p.m. to midnight, Nov. 2, $12, (248) 682-HAUNT 1700. tour the haunted forest behind Upland Hills, 481 Lake George Halloween Productions Friday-Saturday, through • Tunnel of Terror, sponsored • Spooktacular Halloween the YMCA on Stark Road, north Road, Oxford, (248) 628-1611, U- • "One Very Scary Night" -- Thursday, Oct. 30. Adults $5, by Rochester Area Jaycees - On Concert - 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, of Schoolcraft in Livonia, $2 per pick pumpkins, entertainment, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; Fri children under 12, $3, (313) 532- Pine St., Rochester Municipal Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi. Haunt person. See witches, ghosts and haunted house, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. day, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov, 1 1161. Park parking lot, downtown ing music by the Farmington goblins, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday and Sunday, through at Genitti's Hole-in-the Wall, 108 . • Plymouth-Canton Jaycees, Rochester (off University near Community Band. Saturday, Oct. 24 & 25, (313) Oct. 26, $7.50 adults, $5.50 chil E. Main Center, Northville, Haunted Warehouse, 340 N. Rochester Road), 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Pipe Screams - 8:30 p.m. 261-2161. dren. $11.65 adults, $9.65Vchildren Main Street, (at the railroad Thursday, Oct. 30; 7:30-11:30 Friday, Oct. 31, Redford Theatre, • Haunted Stroll - Wilson • Pumpkin Fest - Wilson includes lunch and show, '.call tracks, behind the Plymouth p.m. Friday-Saturday through 17360 Lahser, north of Grand Barn, (corner of Middlebelt & Barn, (Middlebelt at West Chica (248) 349-0522 for reservations. Landing, Restaurant),, Plymouth Nov. 1, $6, (248) 652-7777. River, Detroit. The American West Chicago), Livonia, 5:30-8 go), Livonia, pony rides, cider, Despite warnings of possible 7-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 7 • A Haunting Event, spon-. Guild of Organists and the p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 through doughnuts and pumpkins avail nightmares from eating too p.m. to midnight, Friday-Satur- sored by Youth Group of St. Motor City Theatre Society will Thursday, Oct. 30. Children 12 able for purchase, 10 a.m. to much candy, little Tina eats her x day, through Oct. 31. Adults $6, Benedict's Church - Half mile combine to present an evening of and under stroll through haunt dusk, through Friday, Oct. 31, way to a stomach ache and falls children 12 and under $5. walk through the woods at Hoff musical fun. Outstanding local ed barn visiting spooky and (313)466-2410. asleep. During.the night she Friendly monster hour 6-7 man Nursery, 1255 S. Hospital musicians will perform their friendly characters. Admission • Pumpkins by Moonlight - encounters some interesting p.m. Saturdays, $2, (313) 453- Road (1/4 mile north of Cooley favorite fun and spooky musical 50 cents per child, (313) 466- Wagon ride to the Spooky Barn, characters. The trick is trying to 84Q7. Lake Road) Waterford, 6:30-10 renditions. No charge, costumes 2410. pick a pumpkin, and enjoy cider figure out which ones are friend- • Redford Jaycees, Haunted p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. optional. • Zoo Boo - Detroit Zoo, 10 and doughnuts, 8-10 p.m. Friday iy House - 15584 Beech Daly (two 24-25, $3, (248) 363-0340. Mile Road at Woodward, Royal and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, Erwin • "Halloween Madness" ~'7 blocks north of Five Mile Road), Kiddie thrills Orchards, 61475 Silver Lake Festivals, Parade and Oak, 5:30-8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2:30 pkm., Redford, 7:30-10 p.m. Monday- • Boo Bash - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to Friday, Oct. 31, (Oct. 26 is Road, South Lyon, $4 per person Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26- Thursday; 7:30-11 p.m. Friday- Concerts Saturday, Oct. 25, Greenmead sold-out). Parents and children includes cider and doughnuts; 26, at the Marquis Theatre, 135 Sunday, Oct. 23 to Friday, Oct. • Downtown Farmington Hal Historical Village, 38125 Eight dressed in their costumes can pumpkins cost extra, (248) 437- E. Main Street, Northville. Tick 31. Adults $6, children under 10, loween Fun Fest - 11 a.m. to 4 Mile Road, Livonia, trick-or-treat experience the Halloween trail 0150. ets $5.50, children can come $4. Scout night Thursday, Oct. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, on Grand along a pumpkin path, pony with lighted Jack-O'-Laterns, • Junior League of Birming dressed in costume, call (2^8*) 23, Scouts in uniform get dis River, (approximately 1/4 mile rides, face painting, Moon Walk gourds and pumpkins carved in ham Pumpkin Patch - 1-5 p.m. 349-8110 for tickets. count. Friendly monster night 6- east of Farmington Road). Trick and refreshments, free with a the shape of animals. Trick-or- Sunday, Oct. 26, Shain Park, "Halloween Madness" is about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, $2. or treating in downtown stores nonperishable food donation, treat stations will be set up. downtown Birmingham, cookie some average, run-loviqg people • Silo X - A haunted missile II a.m. to 1 p.m., children's cos (248) 477-7375. Tickets are $3, children under 2 decorating, pumpkin painting, who live in an old castle with' silo with radioactive mutants tume contest, puppet show, pet • Featured Creatures of Hal admitted free, and must be pur petting zoo, games, crafts and their servants and pets. It's-a controlling the military bases. costume contest. Free showings loween - 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. chased in advance, (248) 541- face painting, (248) 646-2613. massive mass of non-stop fun 25, Independence Oaks Nature Two locations, C.J. Barrymore's, of "Count Yorga the Vampire" at 5835. Parties for kids and laughter. 21750 Hall Road (two miles west Farmington Civic Theater, 12:30 Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road, • "Tales from the Cranbrook • "One Monster After Anoth of 1-94, and four miles east of and 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Clarkston, see live animals, Crypt" - Cranbrook Institute of • Great Pumpkin Party - For er" - 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Satur Lakeside Mall), Clinton Town Farmington Downtown Develop make crafts, watch a Halloween Science, 1221 N. Woodward Ave., ages 7 and younger, 4:30-5:30 day, Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. SuncJaJ' ship, and in a field next to the ment Authority, (248) 473-7283. show, and enjoy cider and dough Bloomfield Hills - 6-8 p.m. Fri p.m.; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and 6:30- Oct. 26, Youtheatre presentation? Hitch House in the 54000 block • Haunting Village - In down nuts, $4, tickets must be pur day-Saturday, Oct. 24-25, dress 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Lon- at Music Hall, 350 Madison Afe.. of Grand River Avenue (between town Lake Orion (Broadway chased in advance, (248) 625- up in your favorite costume and gacre House, 24705 Fajmington (at Brush) in Detroit. Tickets $7 Wixom and Milford roads), New between Flint and Front 6473. roam the museum halls for a Road, Farmington Hills. Wear in advance, $8 at the door, call Hudson, Recommended for chil Streets), 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. • Halloween Hoot - Groups fun, scientific Halloween celebra your costumes and enjoy Hal (313) 963-2366. Recommended dren ages 9 and older, 7:30-11 25, face and pumpkin painting, leave every 10 minutes begin- tion. Admission $6, reservations loween crafts, stories and treats for children ages seven arid' gamps, rnstnrne contest 8 p.m. ning 6:30 p.m. Friday and Satur- required, (248) 645-3230. $6 per child, adults free, Hal- older. Young people are encour- and 7:30 p.m.-midnight Fridays (on Broadway, four age groups "day, Oct. 24-25, and 5:30 p.m. • (Jhoo-Uhoo Charlie's Hrrfr- aged to wear their Hailowfeeri — and Saturdays through Monday, children and adult), haunting Sunday, Oct. 26, Dinosaur Hill loween Train - Narrated, one- 477-8404 for reservations. costumes to add to the fun. Oct. 27, and 7:30 p.m.-midnight hayride, sponsored by the Down Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Cir hour train ride with magic show • Children's Safe Halloween Presented by Chicago's Child's. Tuesday, Oct. 28-Friday, Oct. 31, town Merchants and Lake Orion cle, Rochester. Nature skits pre and Halloween songs. Come Party - 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Play Theatre, the musical revue $12, with $2 discount coupons Chamber of Commerce, (248) sented along a nature trail, face dressed in costume for a small SchoolcraR College, 18600 Hag- "One Monster After Another,* is t for Thursday and Sunday visits 693-4220. painting, refreshments and pumpkin, trains depart 11 a.m., gerty Road, Livonia. Mini haunt a zany show written by kids'for available at Little Caesar's • Octoberfest with a Hal story-telling around a campfire. 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday ed house, games, prizes, pump kids. stores, (888) 222-4088 or loween theme - Heritage Park, Tickets $7 must be purchased in and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, Coe Rail, kin decorating, treats and cos- http://www.haun tedamerica.com Canton Center Road (behind the advance, call for ticket availabili- 'Sound of Music' heartwarming immmi^nz* Nancy Gurwin Presents "The awkward, noisy proposition ing as well. Sound of Music/ 8 p.m. Satur which occasionally detracted However, despite some techni days, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays from the scenes in progress. The cal rough spots, the wonderful through Nov. 9 in the Aaron actors also has to struggle with music, talented cast, delightful DeRoy Studio Theatre at the the von Trapp's front entry door, choreography and heartwarming Jewish Community Center, 6600 which was wobbly and difficult story combine to make this pro West Maple Road, We.st Bloom- to open. duction an evening of fine family field. Tickets $18 general admis The scene change during entertainment - the type of show sion, $15 senior citizens, $13 stu Maria's, "I Have Confidence," that leaves you with a warm dents, call (248) 288-1508 or was marred by a desk being feeling. (248) 354-0545. noisily dragged off. Loud conver sation in the wings was distract BY SUE SUCHYTA SPECIAL WRITER •$$S§| "Sound of Music" fans will love this well-cast production, with strong vocals, playful choreogra phy, a talented cast and beauti ful costumes. Laura Diane Jerrell portrayed an energetic, spunky Maria who • • • • • wasn't afraid to take on Captain von Trapp, played with finesse by Ron Otulakowski, a veteran in the role. Director Lisa Andres pulled together an outstanding cast from the metro area including Jackie Bacus as the Baroness and Rae Mcintosh as the Mother Abbess. The von Trapp children were INVENTORY DUMP SHOW talented, delightful and beauti fully costumed by Kim Donovan. Brooke Andres was marvelous as BRING Liesl, and exuded a playful, inno YOUR OCT. 24-25-26/ cent charm with Rolf, played by FOURSOME! FRI 10-9 • SAT 9-9 • SUN 9-6 Greg Wiklanski, in "Sixteen Tell All Your Going on Seventeen," chore Friends!. ographed by Valerie Mould. The other children include: PRO SHOPS Jeff Ott as Friedrich, Deborah Anstandig as Louisa, Parker Plague as Kurt, Dana Steingold DUMPING INVENTORY as Brigitta, Caitlin Donovan as Golf Balls • Golf Clubs • Golf Bags • Golf Apparel Marta, and Lauracindy Plague Golf Shoes • Vacation Packages • Club Repair as Gretl. Driving Nets • Travel Bags • Customized Clubs The supporting cast was vocal ly strong yet short of men. The Hundreds of Vendors Selling Anything party guests were predominantly the nuns in evening gowns. Frau Connected With Golf - SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! Schmidt, the housekeeper, and Franz, the butler, wore too famil PRO SHOPS FROM iar with the Captain; servants of the era would have been more UNBEATABLE OHIO, MICHIGAN, GOLF respectful, especially in a BARGAINS! ILLINOIS, CLOTHES wealthy household. A maid was Shop o^V fcv the INDIANA, best selection' At Great inappropriately clad in an ill-fit NEW YORK & CANADA Prices! ting, short navy dress and boots. L4X The other costumes, however, were stunning, from Maria's ele gant wedding dress to the ball SMARTS™ AMC AMERICAN A wtST I-75 & EUREKA RD. gowns and military uniforms. The set, while striking, was (EXIT 36) TAYLOR, Ml SHOWCASE AISVAVII SHOWCASE WWMND lSTARCRMiOTftT ISMIU nsrauE difficult to maneuver. Without fly (313) 287-2000 space about the set, set pieces STAR WINCHISIER 8 ISTAR SOUTHfJiiOJ STAR TAYLOR E CENTER, INC. slid in and out of the wings, an tmtiiLiMaiie^ -AMP AT AOOmOWAL THEATRES NCARYCHJI ^MMMMMI 0F*(E4) The Observer & Eccentric/ V; .. c •v I * - -tl —>-JL.~) 7* A'S^W.!.'-.-^*- '.\ ,*„ Uliga^Mifi .^i£«;> .^.^Ui^filiii-. « f * A Guide to entertainment in the Metro'Detroit area BoMac's, 281 Gratiot (between Sunday, Oct. 26, at the coffee house, Sunday, Oct. 26, First Unitarian < T HE 3E A T 3E 3R, Broadway and Randolph streets), 2357 Caniff, Hamtrarnck. $10. (313) Unlversa.llst Church of Detroit, 4605 ggg-g-g—ggg^™ , , ass Detroit: With Rick Matle and Dennis 365-4948 Cass Ave. (at Forest), Detroit. FISHER THEATRE Sheridan, 12:15-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. P.T.D. PRODUCTIONS (Broadway, standards, pop) (313) "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk,' 28, Detroit Library, 121 Gratiot, Detroit. •Talley and Son,* 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 87^2-2427/(2,48) 968-7550 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 ($22.50- Free. AH ages. (248) 737-0110/(313) 23-Saturday, Oct. 25, Riverside Arts IMPERIAL SWING ORCHESTRA $44.50), 8 p.m. Friday. Oct, 24- 961-5152/(313) 224-0580 Center. 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $12 With the Blufe Rags, 9 p.m. Saturday, Saturday, Oct. 25 ($27.50-$52.50). 2 MATT MICHAELS adults, $9 seniors/students. (313) Oct. 25, Mill Street Lounge below p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, With saxophonist Larry Nozero, 483-7345 Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. Oct. 26($25.5O-$48.50), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Botsford Inn. 28000 SRO PRODUCTIONS Cover charge. 21 and older, (swing) Sunday, Oct. 26 ($22.50-$44.50), at Grand River, Farmington Hills. $5 cover "Steel Magnolia's" continues 8 p.m. (248) 333-2362 the theater in the Fisher Building, waived with dinner (6:309 p.m.). (248) Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays NOVI CONCERT BAND Detroit. (313) 872-1000 474-4800 MEADOW BROOK THEATRE through Oct. 26 at the Burgh, north Fall concert featuring a variety of MICHIGAN JAZZ FESTIVAL "Three Tali Women," a Pulitzer Prize- east corner of Civic Center Oriver & music from Overturn to show tunes and Benefit Jazz Brunch noon to 3 p.m. winning drama by Edward Aibee, Berg Road, Southfield. Tickets $8 and from Dixieland to Sousa, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. brunch and music by through Sunday. Nov. 16, at the the $7 senior citizens and children, (248) Sunday, Oot. 26, Novi Civic Center. the Matt Michaels Trio with guest ater, Wilson Hali, Oakland University, 827-0700. 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi. Free. artists saxophonist Russ Miller and Ron Rochester. Previews: 8 p.m. Thursday, STAQECRAFTERS (248) 347-0400 Kischuk, trombone in the Waterman Oct. 23-Friday, Oct. 24 ($18). Regular "Beyond Therapy," by Christopher ROYAL CROWN REVUE Center at Schoolcraft College, 18600 run: 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays ($22), Durang, Oct. 24-Nov. 2 on 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Majestic, 4140 Haggery between Six and Seven: Mile 2 p.m. Wednesdays ($22), 8 p.m. Stagecrafters" 2nd Stage in the Woodward Ave., Detroit. $12 in Roads, Livonia, $22.50. Must be pur Fridays ($26.50), 2 p.m. Saturdays Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, advance. 18 and older, (swing) (313) chased in advance. (248) 474- ($22), 6 p.m. Saturdays ($32), 8 p.m. downtown Royal Oak. Performances 8 833-POOL 2720/437-9468 Saturdays ($32), 2 p.m. Sundays ($22), p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 24-25; JUDY DOW RUMELHART "MONK ON MONK" and 6:30 p.m. Sundays ($26.50). Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. As part of Top Hat Gala Affair at Le A tribute to Thelonious Monk featuring Student, senior and group discounts . 26; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Tickets Club Ark, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, The T.S. Monk. Bobby Watson, Ronnie available. (248) 377-3300 $7, call (248) 541-6430. Ark, 316 6. Main St., Ann Arbor. $100 Mathews, Howard Johnson and Nnenna THE PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPANY THEATRE GROTTESCO ($75 tax deductible), benefits The Ark. Freelon, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 29, "Escanaba in da Moonlight," a comedy "The Angels' Cradle," a story of discov All ages, (pops) (313) 761-1800 Michigan Theater, 603 Liberty, Ann about a family's deer hunting trip by ery set in a sunless world, 8 p.m. WARREN CONCERT BAND Arbor. $20 and $30. All ages. (313) Jeff Daniels," through Saturday, Dec. Friday, Oct. 24-Sunday. Oct. 26, Opens its 26th season 3 p.m. Sunday, 668-8397 20, at the Garage Theatre, 137 Park Millennium Centre, 15600 J.L. Hudson Oct. 26 at Warren Woods Fine Arts FRANK MORGAN/VALERY PONOMAREV St., Chelsea. 8 p.m. Wednesdays- Dr., Southfield. $15. $10 students and Center On 12 Mile Road west of QUINTET Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays. 2 seniors. (248) 5524225 Schoenherr, tickets $8 adults, children 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. p.m. Sundays, and 3 p.m. Wednesdays VILLAGE PLAYERS under 12 free if accompanied by a par-" 25, Bird of Paradise. 207 S. Ashley, Nov. 5, Nov. 19. and Dec. 10. $20$25. "Rehearsal for Murder," adapted by ent. (810) 465-0497. Ann Arbor. $15, 21 and older. (313) (313)475-7902 D.D. Brooke, scheduled to open 8 p.m. 662-8310 1615 BROADWAY Friday, Oct. 17 at the playhouse. 752 AUDITIONS SAX APPEAL "Maria In-Between," through Sunday, ' Chestnut, Birmingham has been post ST. MA1RY MUSICAL MINISTRY 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Peabody's, 154 Nov. 9, at 1516 Broadway theater, poned until January. The Village Players Auditions for "Godspelt" 1-4 p.m. S. Woodward Ave.. Birmingham. (248) 1515 Broadway. Detroit. 8 p.m. will open their season on Dec. 5. Stay Sunday Oct. 26 at St. Mary's Church, 644-5222 Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays. tuned for details, or call (248) 644- corner of Sims and Michigan Avenue GARY SCHUNK TRIO $10 in advance, $12.50 at the door. 2075 for information. east of^ Wayne Road, Wayne. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. (313)831-0665/965-1515 Performances scheduled for end of Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. UNTITLED PERCEPTIONS DINNER June lS98. (313) 729-2266 Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Elizabeth Ladd Lee combines her pho T H^ATJt E CONLEfl PRODUCTIONS PAUL VORNHAGEN TRIO tography and acting with soundscapes Open auditions for all voice ranges for 8 p.m.-midnight Thursday. Oct. 23, of Scott Louden, also visual arts by MOUNT ZION THEATRE COMPANY Skating event: U.S. champion Tara Lipinski the chorus in the post-Christmas pro Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Julia 8ayro, Eric Frahm, Connie "Snapshots and Portraits," a two-act and other outstanding skaters will be compet duction of "Amahl and the Night Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Pampinella, Jason Patterson. Joseph play about the alienation that exists ing in the Thrifty Car Rental Skate America Visitors," 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at ALEXANDER ZONJIC O'Brien, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at between a 20year-old son and his Faith Bible Church, (34541 Five Mile 9:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24-Saturday. Oct. Alvin's. 5756 Cass Avenue, Detroit. $7 father, 6 p.m. dinner with 8 p.m. perfor International'97 at Joe Louis Arena in Road, Livonia, 1/2 mile west of 25, and Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday. Nov. cover. (313) 832-2355 mance. Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. Detroit, Oct. 23-26. This event is the first com 25, Mount-Z ion Center for the petition en route to the 1998 Olympic Winter Farmington Road). No previous theater 1, That-Chi Express. 630 Woodward Performing Arts, 4453 Clintonviile experience necessary. Performances Ave. (two blocks north of Jefferson 0OH.3L.EO3E Road (off Maybee Road), Water ford. Games and the kicks-offthe 1997-98 Champi Dec. 27-28; Jan. 34, call Len (313) Avenue), Detroit. $7.50. 21 and older. 459-2332 for information. (313) 963-8424 B0MSTEUE-THEATR6 $25. $200 for table of eight. (248) ons^ Series of Figure Skating, which consists of HAND BELLS CHOIR AVANT JAZZ AND ROCK NIGHT "Harvey" by Mary Chase, 8 p.m. Friday, 391^166 six VhTernational figure'skatingcompetitions. Harbor Bells of West Bloomfield, an Part of the Alternatives Series at the U- 0ct 24-Saturday, Oct. 25. and 2 p.m. v All event ticket packages are $145, a $200 "Ice English secular handbell choir, has Club on the first floor of the Michigan Sunday. Oct. 26. at the theater on the YOUTH openings for ringers who are 18 years Union, 530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Wayne State University campus, 3424 Pick"package is also available. Call (313) 965- DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS or older and can read music fluently. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Sharing the Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 577- 3099. Individual event tickets are $40 and $25. •Ancient Echoes: Tales from Egypt," Rehearsals are once a week from headline is Urbs Wisdom, a multi-media 2960 performed by Wild Swan Theater 10 For more information call (248) 645-6666 or September through June. For more event with avant-art-rock music, EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 25. (313)983-6606. information, or to schedule an audition, dancers and projection art, and Yoshia "The Cherry Orchard," by Anton and Nov. 29. at the DIA, 5200 call (248) 681-6453. Eric Roth and Explosion:Cerebral, a Chekhov, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23- Woodward Ave., Detroit. $7. $5 DIA Chicagocentric jazz and improvised Friday, Oct. 25; "The Good Doctor," by Founders Society members. music ensemble, tickets $8, (313) 668- NeU Simon, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, C U O 3R. A 3L Recommended for children ages 5 and 1359. Eastern Michigan University's Sponberg older. (313) 833-2323 UKRAINIAN BANDURA CHORUS OF Theatre. Ypsilanti. $7-$12. (313) 487- library, 26000 Evergreen Road, 8 at Churchill High School Auditiorium FIRST THEATRE GUILD NORTH AMERICA 1221 Soutfhield. Free. (248) 948-0460 on Newburgh north of Joy Road, •Hansel and Gretel" opens 8 p.m. Livonia. $12.50. (313) 421-1111/464- 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, concert of H1LBERRY THEATRE UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY'S W O Tt L 13 Friday, Oct. 31, First Presbyterian ANNUAL AUCTION 2741 Ukrainian vocal and bandura "Othello" by William Shakespeare. 8 Church, Maple Road just east of MUSIC p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23-Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, The Ark, MARILYN HORNE music including traditional folk Cranbrook. Additional performances 2 BLACK MARKET 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31, and Saturday, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (313) 936- Mezzo-soprano performs with pianist and minBtrel songs, religious, p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2; 8 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Memphis Nov. 1,10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, and 2 6837 Martin Katz. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, p.rji. Friday. Nov. 7; 8 p.m. Saturday, and contemporary Ukrainian Smoke. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 'The Lady's Not for Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan Nov. 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. songs at the Macomb Center for Free. 21 and older, (reggae) (248) 543- 8urnlng,' 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday,. FAMILY League, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor. Tickets $5, call (248) 642-6712. the Performing Arts, 44575 4300 Oct. 25,2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 8 $25, $40. (800) 221-1229 E V E N T S Y LA ORQUESTRA TRADICION LATIN A p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at the theater MICHIGAN CHAMBER SYMPHONY Garfield Road and Hall (M-59) 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, hot salsa big on the Wayne State University campus, S 3F» E C X A JL. BALDWIN PUBLIC UBRARY ORCHESTRA Road, Clinton Township. $23 'Dinner Theatre," an evening of enlight band music, a blend of Afro-Cuban, 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit. (313) 577- EVENTS/ Featuring outstanding young pianist ( , adults, $21 students/seniors. (810) Puerto Rican and Latin jazz at Pease 2972 3B E NE FITS ening entertainment with storyteller Joshua Cullen 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 286-2222/(248) 645-6666 Linda Day 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Auditorium, Ypsilanti. (313) 487-1221 SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE at Temple Beth El, 14 Mile and "THE CALLING AND THE COURAGE" patrons should bring dinner, library will IMMUNITY "A View From the Bridge,"by Arthur Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills. $20, $10 'The Calling and the Courage, an supply punch, in the Rotary Room, 300 JAZZ 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Woody's Miller, dinner theater performances 8 seniors/students, $50 for series of Interpretive Exhibition on the History of West Merrill, Birmingham. Registration Diner, 208 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. PJTI, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 24-25; three concerts. (248) 601-MCSO LYNNE ARRIALE TRIO African-American Education," runs required. (248) 647-1700 21 and older, (reggae) (248) 543-6911 Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; theater only Friday PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. through Saturday, Nov. 15, next to "HALLOWEEN SPQOKTACULAR" IRELAND'S CHAMPION MUSICIANS and Saturday, Nov. 7-8 In.the Liberal The Three Baritones, "Metropolitan 1, Bird df Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, Ann Saks Fifth Avenue In Falriane Town Featuring the magic Of Doug Scheer. AND DANCERS Arts Theatre on the college's main Opera Legend, featuring Pablo Elvira, Arbor. $10. 21 and older. (313) 662- Center, Dearborn. "The Calling and the 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25, The Ark, 316 campus, 18600 Haggerty Road Dino Vaile, Quinto Milito, and bayanist Courage" chronicles the dedicated and 8310 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $15. All ages. (between Six and Seven Mile Roads), 25, Fountain Court of Fairlane Town Peter Soave, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at SEAN BLACKMAN AND JOHN ARNOLD courageous men and women who, (313) 761-1800 Uyopla. Dinner theater tickets $19; the Center, 18900 Michigan Ave., Orchestra Hall, Detroit. $15, $10. 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Royal Oak because of religious and moral convic EDGAR LEON Y LA ORQUESTRA TRADI ater only $8, Call (313) 462-4409. Dearborn. Free. Alt ages. (313) «93- (313)451-2112 tions, heeded a call in the face of diffi Brewery, 210 E. Third St., Royal Oak. CION LATINA SJUDIO THEATRE 1370 WARREN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Cover charge. 21 and older. (248) 545- culty, and sometimes danger, to bring 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Pease "A Woman Called Truth* by Sandra HALLOWEEN ZOORAMA SAFARI Featuring pianist Piotr Oczkowski 7 education to African Americans. (313) 1141 Auditorium, Eastern Michigan Fenicbef, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23- "A trick-or-treat extravaganza" through p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Warren SANDRA BOMAR TRIO 593-3330 University, Ypsilanti. (313) 487-1221 Saturday, Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. , out the zoo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Woods Community Theater. (810) 745- 8 p.m.-midnight Thursday, Oct. 30, FRANKLIN COMMUNITY ANTIQUES LUCIANO 36-Saturday, Nov. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2950 Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. SHOW With Sizzla and Mikey General, all Oct.-26, and Sunday. Nov. 2, at the the 26, Belle Isle Zoo, between Central WESTERN OPERA THEATER Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 10 backed by The Fire House Crew, 8 p.m. ater below the Hilberry Theatre oh the and Tanglewood streets, Belle Isle. $3, The professional touring company of GARYBLUMER a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, ($5), Wednesday, Oct. 29, Majestic. 4140 Wayne State University campus, 4743 free for children 8ges 2 and younger. San Francisco Opera presents 8 p.mi-ll:30 Saturday, Oct. 25, Agape preview night 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. Woodward Ave., Detroit. $17 in Cass Ave., Detroit. (313) 577-2972 (313) 852-4084 •Carmen" 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 23 Caffe,'205 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free, 23, with appraisal clinic with Frank H. advance. 18 and older, (roots reggae) TEDDY BEAR TEA at the Macomb Center for the 25-cent surcharge on drinks during live Boos Gallery and exhibit by folk artist (313) 833-9700 With "Mr, Magic" Ronnie Cee, ventrilo Performing Arts, Hall (M-59) and entertainment. All ages. (248) 546- Margaret Shaw ($35, advance registra MUZSIKAS quist/humorist/author of "The Magic v tion) in the Franklin Community Church, Garfield Roads, Clinton Township. $29 1400 C O XMf JMf TT-JNT I T Y Telescope," Richard Paul, and Jean With Marta Sebestyn, who «vas fea 32743 Normandy and Wellington, adults, $26 students/seniors. (810) PAUL FTNKBEINER TRIO ' THE AT 3BR Cane "Mrs. Santa Claus," 11 a.m. tured in the soundtrack to 'The English Franklin, (248) 851-5438/62&3606 286-2222/(248) 645-6666 9 p.m.-l a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Sunday, Nov. 23, Cobo Conference and Patient," 8 p.m. Monday. Oct. 27. The EGGBOY PRODUCTIONS HYPNOSIS SHOW Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Exhibition Center, Detroit. $10i $8 for Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (313) "Daniel Sehd3 His Love," written and With Jim Hoke, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 children younger than 12, includes 763-TKTS/(3l3) 761-1800 performed by Timothy Campos, 8 p.m. 23, and Thursday, Oct. 30, The POPS/SWIN OALACTIC admission to the Festival of Trees. Send Friday, Oct. 24*Saturday,<>ct. 25, and 2 Wunderground Theater, 110 S. Main Q With Poignant Plecostomus, 9:30 p.m. a check payable to Festival of Trees, p.m. Sunday. Oct. 26, The Theatre St., Royal Oak. $5. (248) 546-1123 Thursday, Oct. 23, Blind Pig, 206-208 c/o The Teddy 8ear Hotline, 1334 BRUCE ADLER/CHAVA ALBERSTEIN FOLK/BLUE - Guild, 15138 Beech Daly (south of Five -LIVERPOOL DAYS" S. First St., Ann Arbor. $6 In advance. Shenandoah, Rochester Hills, 48306. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Adler Is a GRASS Mite Road), Redford. $8. (313) 584- A Beatles display featuring photographs 19 and older, (acid Jazz) (313) 996- Benefits Children's Hospital of ' two-time Broadway Tony award nomi v 8427 ' taken by Astrfd Kirchherr, fiance of The 8555 ALISON BROWN QUARTET Michigan. (248) 650-8733 nee, Albersteln, an Israeli singing star FARMINQTON PLAYERS Beatles' original bass player, Stuart WAYNE HORVITZ AND ZONY MASH Banjo player for Alison Krauss and with 46 albums, at the Detroit Opera Adult comedy, 'Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, Sutcliffe (the subject of the film 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Music Menu, Michelle Shocked, 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. House. $25-$100 to benefit the Zionist opejns 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at the •Backbeat"), and photojournallst Max OJL.ASSIOA3L, 511 Monroe, Greektown area of 25, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Organization of America. (248) 569- Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Scheler, through Sunday, Oct. 26, Detroit. $8. All ages, (experimental Ferndale. $8.18 and older. (248) 544- (1/2 mite west of Orchard Lake Road), Laurel Park Place, 37700 Six Mile Road GABRIEL! CONSORT AND PLAYERS 1515 jazz) (313) 964-MENU 1991 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, St. Francis of Farmfngton Hilts, Tickets, $8, cell (at Newburgh, Just off 1-276), Uyonla. BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND PHIL KAPUT AND THE MAINSTREAM ARLO GUTHRIE (248) 653-2955. Show continues 8 Assisl Catholic Church, Ann Arbor. $25. Kicks off its 20th anniversary year 3 The, Beatles cover band "Shout!* per JAZZ TRIO 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, The Ark. 316 pro-.. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. (800) 221-1229 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 26 with a fall concert forms at 1 p.m. dally, (313)462-1100 8 p.m.-mldhlght Thursday. Oct. 23, S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $17.50. All Sundays, through Nov. 22; additional DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "Joyance," at Groves High School, 13 •MEWF1ST" Fleetwood, 206 Sixth St.. Royal Oak. ages. (313) 761-1800 show 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. With conductor James DePriest and vio A celebration of art and music featuring Mile Road at Evergreen, north of 13 Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m.-midnlght TISH HINOJOSA NANCY OURWIN PRESENTS - linist Corey Cerovsek, perform Adams' performances by Mew, INO/UNO, The Mile Road. No charge, but donations to Saturday. Oct. 25, Lonestaf Coffee Co., 8 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 26. The Ark. 316 "The Sound of Music," 8 p.m. v 'Slonlmsky's Earbox," Paganlnl's 207 S. Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Lowell Street Sax Quartet, end classi the band's scholarship fund are appreci S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $12.50. All Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 7p.m. Sundays. "Violin Concerto No. 1," and cal guitarists Dave Cocagne and Mike ated. Free. All ages. (248) 541-8050/(248) ages. (313) 761-1800 thrpugli Nov. 9 at Aaron DeRoy Studio Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5," 8 p.m. Blaszklewlcz, spoken word by Jimmy FARMINQTON COMMUNITY BAND 642j2233 LEO KOTTKE Theatre, Jewish Community Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, KATHY-KQSJNJS TRIO Doom, a wine tasting; and art exhibit The band, dressed In costumes, pec- 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Borders 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Oct. 26, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 26. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24. by local artists, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, forms haunting music during the Books and Music, 34300 Woodward Tickets $18, seniors $15, students $13-$60; With conductor Leslie B. Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. AMn'a, 5756 Cass Ave.; Detroit. Cover 'Spooktecular," 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Ave., Birmingham. Free. AM ages. (248) 1*3.50, call (248) 288-1508 or (248) ;. Dunner end pianist Jon Klmura Parker Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 charge, 18 and older. (313) 832-2355 Twelve Oaks Mall's center court, 1-96 203-0005 364-0545 performs Wagner's "Overture to CLEO LAINE AND JOHN DANKWORTH MICHIGAN COMPETING. BANDS end Novl Road, Novl. free. All ages. NASHVILLE BLUEQRASS BAND Tannhauser," Barber's "Piano 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Orchestra NOV! THEATRES PERFORMANCE PLUS' CHAMPIONSHIP (313) 261-2202/(248) 489-3412 or 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24 In the Lila Jones Concerto,' and Schumann's "Symphony Hall. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. •The Dining Room," 8 p.m. Friday, Oct, Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Pontlec http://www.mystery.com/fcb Johnson Theatre at Oakland Community No. 4,-10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday. $13-$60. (313) 833-3700 24-Saturday, Oct. 25, and 3 p.m. - Silverdome.$12 adults, $8 DEREK HOOD College, 739 S. Weshlngton, Royal Oak. Oct. 31. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. SHEILA LANDIS Sunjday, Oct. 26, Novl Civic Center students/seniors. (248) 466-1600 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. Detroit Men's $12. (248)'544-4903 1, Orchestra Hell, 3711 Woodward With Rick Matle and Dennis Sheridan, St»f(J, 45175 W,. 10 Mile Road, Novl; SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY Coffeehouse at First unitarian RFO BOYS Ave,. Detroit. (313) 833-3700 8-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Borders $7, $6 seniors and children younger Learn about the history of the Unlversalist Church, 4605 Cass Ave. 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31. The Ark, 316 S then 12 In advance, $8 and $7, respec UVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Books and Music, 30995 Orchard Lake Thanksgiving Day Parade and how It's •. (at Forest) on Wayne State University's Main St., Ann Arbor. $9. $8 members. tively, at the door. (248) 3470400 'Ktasslcal Keteldoscope* featuring Road, Farmington Hills. Free. All ages: put together with Dennis Carnevaie of campus, Detroit. Cover charge; 7-9 p.m. students and seniors. All ages. (313) With Wendell Harrison, Leonard King,, OritfAfrt the Parade Company 7 p.m. Tuesday, pianists Anne Sordkhtel end Virginia Saturday, Oct. 25, Royal Kubo Lounge, 7611800 Weckstrdm In Sairit-Saens 'Carnival of Don Mayberry and Pamela Wise, 8 ^Ung^.P.larwt,: 8 p.m. Thursday^ Oct. Oct. 28 th the Marcotte Room of the , 25234 Greenfield Road (south of 1696). (he Anlm«l»A7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Oak Park. Cover chargo; 10:45 p.m. p.m.-mldnlght Sunday. Oct. 26, 2iS*ufd*y, Oct. 25, end 6 p.m: ;".'-*T; "PIeas e see noxt page .^1. m The Observer & Eccentric/ 0F*(E6) .•ttf.i'jr*-^ wismmmii m?Mm .^.-i;''j:::>;v.'>;'j:'AV«:,i-;^-.: r Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all 'others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (313) 591-7279 Continued from previous page Detroit. $25. All ages. (248) 433-1515 Oct. 25, The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 CURTIS SUMTER PROJECT WITH CATHY- Championship Dr., Auburn Hills. $25.50 DAVIS OAVE VAN RONK MUSEUMS reserved, Super fan seating available. 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Fox and Hounds, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, The Ark, 316 A 3>T P TOURS All ages. Mindy McCready is no longer 1560 Woodward Ave.. Bloomfield Hills. S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $12.50. All on the bill, (country) (248) 377-0100 Cover charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. ages. (313) 761-1800 ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM MOONPIE FONTANA Saturday, Oct. 25, Memphis Smoke, October demonstration "Firehouse to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Memphis 6480 Orchard Lake Road, West JE* O E TT JR. Y the Future," 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Bloomfield Free. 21 and older. (248) . • Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 543- 644-4800/(248) 855-3110 THE LABOR POETS Sundays at the museum. 219 E, Huron 4300 SUPERCHUNK 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Alvin's. 5756 St., Ann Arbor. Museum hours: 10 a.m.- MOTOR CITY JOSH AND THE BIG 3 With Mike Watt, and Beatnik Filmstars, Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 18 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Fox and 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Magic Stick - and older. (313) 832-2355 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. in the Majestic complex, 4140 $2.50 students, seniors, children, $4 Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and Woodward Ave., Detroit. $12 in DANCE adults. (313) 995-KIDS older; 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Stan's advance. All ages, (rock) (313) 833- Dugout, 3350 Auburn Road, Auburn POOL ENOUSH COUNTRY DANCE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Hills. Cover charge. 21 and older. SUPRA ARGO Social dancing from Jane Austen's ball Family program for children ages 5 and (blues) (248) 644-4800/(248) 852- 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Blind Pig, room with a modern flavor, music by older, Artist Gilbert Ahlagble demon 6433 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $4. 19 folk musicians Debbie Jackson and Paul strates weaving of Ewe-Kente cloth, 1-3 MOTOR DOLLS and older, (rock) (313) 9963555 Winder, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in African gal With the Kiss tribute band Blackwell, TEA PARTY Webster Community Building, one-half leries, at the museum, 5200 Woodward as part of the third annual Junk 'n' Jam. 8 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25, St. Andrew's mile south of North Territorial, Ann Ave.. Detroit. Museum admission. $4 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Magic Bag, Hall, 431 E..Congress, Detroit. $10. All Arbor. $6. (313) 996-8359 Concert In the Garden: Five Guys Named Moe will be adults, $1 children, free for Founders 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $5. ages, (ethereal Canadian pop) (313) FLAMENCO VIVO Society members. (313) 833-7900 ' appearing 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct 26 at the Southfield 18 and older, (rock) (248) 544-3030 961-MELT With Carlota Santana Dance Company 8 MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HIS Centre for the Arts, 24350 Southfield Road. Tickets $8, MOTOR JAM TEENAGE FAN CLUB p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Macomb TORY call (248) 424-9022. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Union Lake Grill 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 7th House. 7 Center for the Performing Arts, Hall (M- "Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou," the and Bar, 2280 Commerce Road. N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cancelled. (Brit 59) and Garfield Roads, Clinton first comprehensive exhibition to Commerce Township. Free. 21 and pop) (248)335-8100 Township. $24 adults, $22 explore the arts produced within this Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older, as part of the Honky Tonk Halloween older; 10 pjn. Saturday, Oct. 25, 10,000 MANIACS students/seniors. (810) 286- (blues) (313) 259-1643 Bash at the Magic Bag, 22920 Kodiak Grill, 45660 Mound Road, Utica. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7th House, 7 2222/(248) 645-6666 religion, runs from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. -BLUES JUBILEE" Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $10 in Free. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Friday. Oct. N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $15 in advance. ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB OP UV0N1A Tuesdays-Sundays through Sunday, Dec. With Qhisel Brothers with Miml Harris, advance. 18 and older, (rockabilly) 31. Mr. Sport's, 13090 Inkster Road, 18 and older, (pop) <248) 335-8100 November dinner/dance with buffet din 28, at The Museum of African American Harmonica Shah. Kenny Miller and The (248) 544-3030 Redford. Cover charge. 21 and older, TINDERSTICKS ner at 6:30 p.m. and dancing with History, 315 E. Warren Ave. (at Brush Hatchetmen, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. HELIUM (blues) (248) 360-7450/(810) 731- 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7th House, music by The Walter Upiec Band from St..). Detroit. "Sacred Arts" fea Moby Dick's,*5452 Schaefer Road, With Syrup USA, 9 p.m. Wednesday, 1750/(313) 532-7420 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $12 in advance. 7:3010:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. tures a wide spectrum^ art Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 and older, Oct. 30, Magic Stick in the Majestic . MUDPUPPY All ages, (alternative rock) (248) 335- Italian-American Banquet Center, objects including sequined fjfegs, (blues) (313) 581-3650 complex, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. With Thornetta Davis, 9 p.m. Friday. 8100 39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia. $17.50. BOTFLY $6 in advance. 18 and older, (rock) Oct. 31, Memphis Smoke, 6480 TYPE 0 NEGATIVE. Reservation deadline Tuesday, Nov. 4. sacred bottles, pots, painted cal 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Cross Street (313) 833-P00L Orchard Lake Road. West Bloomfield. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, St. (313) 534-5924 abashes, beaded rattles, bound medicine packets, dolls, cosmo- Station. 511W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress. POLKA DANCE (248) 855-3110 Detroit. $15 in advance, $18 at the graphs, musical instruments, Cover charge. 18 and older; With 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, D.L. 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, presented by Machina, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, BOBBY MURRAY BAND door. All ages, (goth) (313) 961-MELT multi-media assemblages and Harrington's. 2086 Crooks Road, Polka Booster Club of America with Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann Rochester Hills. Cover charge. 21 and Featuring-lenny Watkins, 8 p.m. U2 music by Pan Franek & Zosia at Pvt. contemporary paintings. Tfye Arbor. $6.19 and older, (funk/rock) older, (blues) (248) 852-0550 Saturday, Oct. 25. Woodward Avenue With Smash Mouth, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. John Lyskawa Hall, 6828 Waverly. exhibit is rated PG-13 as some (313) 485-5050/(313) 996-8555 HOMUNCULUS Brewers, 22646 Woodward Ave. (two 31, Pontiac Sijverdome, Pontiac. Dearborn Heights. $8. (313) 287- of the images in Sacred Arts of BOXHEAD 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Cross Street blocks south of Nine Mile Road), Tickets at Ticketmaster. All ages, (pop) 2064/937-1316/271-1579 Haitian Vodou may not be suit 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Griffs Grill, 49 Station, 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. Ferndale. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248)6456666 able for children ages 13 and N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (248) 546-3696 VIETNAM PROM under, or individuals sensitive to and older, (rock) (248) 334-9292 (313) 485-5050 STEVE NARDELLA With Helium Bomb, 9 p.m. Thursday. 1 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 30-Friday. Oct. Oct. 30. Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., graphic images. Adult supervi BUGS BEDDOW BAND HOPE ORCHESTRA 9 p.m.-l a.m. Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, With Spatl 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Liti's, 31. Fox and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Detroit. Cover charge. 18 and older. sion is suggested. $3 for adults Oct. 25, Bachelor's One, 1967 Cass 2930 Jacob, Hamtramck. Cover charge. Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 (experimental rock) (313) 832-2355 COMEDY and $2 for children 12 and Lake Road, Keego Harbor. Cover 21 and older, (alternative rock) (313) and older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 RANDY VOUN AND THE SONIC BLUES under. (313) 494-5800. charge. 21 and older; 9:30 p.m.-l:30 875-6555 NINJA TUNES TOUR 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Goose Island, BLUE OX COMEDY CLUB a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Union Lake Grill USA HUNTER BAND Featuring Coldcut, DJ Food, and Kid 1538 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor.;' Ken Brown of WJR Radio, 9 p.m. Friday- and Bar, 2280 Union Lake Road, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Blind Pig, Koala, with Hex Visuals from London, 8 Cover charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. " Saturday; Oct/24-25"Lumberjack's F*0-3E" U- Cbm'merceTownshtp. Cover charge.-21 -206-208-Sr-Fkst SW Ann Arbor. $5. 19 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Industry, 15 S. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Fifth Avenue, 215 Tavern, 1655 Gtengary, Walled Lake. JVI U S I O and older, (blues) (248) 682- and older, (rock) (313) 996-8555 Saginaw, Pontiac. $10 in advance. AH W: Fifth Ave', Royat Oak-free. 21~end— $8. 21 and over. (248) 624-6007 2295/(248) 3607450 THE INCURABLES ages, (techno) (248) 334-1999 older; 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday, COMEDY NIGHT VI ACES HIGH With Bobby Beyond Atlantic, and Super EDDIE BURKS Annual Halloween party with a custome , 19 WHEELS Nov. 1. Lower Town Grill, 195 W. With Michael Finney, Joey Kola, and Fly, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Magic Stick 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25, Soup Kitchen contest, prizes and give-aways, 9 p.m. With The Atomic Numbers, 8 p.m. Liberty, Plymouth. Cover charge. 21 Chuck Gaidica, 8 p.m. Saturday. Oct. in the Majestic complex. 4140 Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), Friday, Oct. 31, Bullfrog Tavern. 15414 Friday, Oct. 31, Woodward Avenue and older, (blues) (248) 682- 25. at Music Hall, Detroit. $25- Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $6 in advance. Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older, Telegraph Road, Redford. Free. 21 and Brewers, 22646 Woodward Ave. (two 4566/(248) 542-1922/(313) 451- $10,000, benefits Forgotten Harvest. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 833-P00L (blues) (313) 259-2643 older, (rock) (313) 533-4477 blocks south of Nine Mile Road), 1213 (248) 35OF00D THE ALLIGATORS BOB CARLISLE JILL JACK Ferndale. Free. 21 and older, (rock) VUDU HIPPIES RON GALLAGHER "THE LIVING SEQUEL* 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. Memphis 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Royal Oak 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 29, Royal (248) 546-3696 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Mr. B's 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. Smoke, 6480 Orchard Lake Roajd, West Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St.. Oak Brewery, 210 E. Third St.. Royal MIKE NOLAN GROUP Spectadium, 2511 Livernois Road, Troy. 26, Farmington Civic Theatre, 33332 Bloomfield. Free. 21 and older. (Jtlues) Royal Oak. Cancelled (Christian) (248) Oak. Cover charge. 21 and older, (roots 10 p.m.-l a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Free. 21 and older, (alternapop) (248) Grand River Ave., Farmington. $20 and (248) 855-3110 64^6666 rock) (248) 545-1141 Library Pub. 42100 Grand River. Novi. 362-4030 $25 for Sunday only. (Saturday is sold ATOMIC BABIES CIVILIANS JACKIE 0 Free. 21 and older, (pop) (248) 349- WAIUN' INC. out). (248) 477-5556 With DJ Heath Besch. DJ Moti, and 10 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Blind Pig. 9110 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Supra Argo-, 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, all 25, Mr. Sport's, 13090 Inkster Redford. 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3. 19 ROBERT NOLL AND THE MISSION 25. Memphis Smoke. 100 S. Main St.. Frank Roche and Mike Young, 8 p.m. within Motor Lounge, 3515 Can'iff, Cover charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. and older, (rock) (313) 996-8555 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31-Sajurday. Nov. 1, Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older, (blues) Thursday, Oct. 23 (free), and 8 p.m. Hamtramck. Tickets at Ticketmaster. Friday, Oct. 31, Kodiak Grill. 45660 JESUS UZARD Moby Dick's. 5452 Schaefer Road. (248)543-4300 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24- 18 and older, (techno/alternative) Mound Road, Utica. Free. 21 and older, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 29. St. Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 and older, WHISKEYTOWN Saturday. Oct. 25 ($10): Billy Ray (313) 369-0090 (rock) (313) 532-7420/(810) 731- Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, (blues) (313) 581-3650 With Citizen's Utilities. 9:30 p.m. Bauer and Rich Higginbottom, 8 p.m. THE AWAKENING 1750 Detroit. $10 in advance and at the THE OMINUS SEAPODS Saturday, Oct. 25. Blind Pig, 206-208 Thursday, Oct. 30 (free), and 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 7th House, 7 COUNTING CROWS door. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 961- With Park, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $5.19 and and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31- N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $8 in advance, With Dog's Eye View, 7:30 p.m. MELT 29, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann older, (roots rock) (313) 996-8555 Arbor. $5. 19 and older, (rock) (313) Saturday, Nov. 1 ($10), at the club. $10 at the door, (rock) (248) 335^8100 Thursday, Oct. 23, Hilt Auditorium, 530 KELLEE" WHY STORE - 9963555 36071 Plymouth Road, above Kicker's HOWIE B S. State St.. Ann Arbor. $20. All ages . 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 23, Motor 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Clutch Cargo's, PIETASTERS All American Grill, 36071 Plymouth U2's DJ performs as part of Three (alternative rock) (313) 764-8350 Lounge. 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck. 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. $12 in advance Road, Livonia. (313) 261-0555 Floors of Fun, 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, TOMMY D BAND Tickets at Ticketmaster. 18 and older, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, St. Andrew's and at the door. All ages, (alternative JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANOS St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 1, (house) (313) 36^0090 Hall, 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $10. All rock) (248) 333-2362 Paul D'Angelo, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. Detroit. $5. 18 and older, (techno) Cowley's Old Village Inn, 33338 Grand KILLER FLAMINGOS ages, (ska) (313) 961-MELT STEVE W1NW00D 23 ($8. $18.95 dinner/show package). (313) 961-MELT River, Farmington. Free. 21 and older, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Memphis POSTER CHILDREN 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Royal Oak 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. JOCE'LYN B AND THE DETROIT STREET (blues) (248) 624-5840 Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, St. Music Theatre. 318 W. Fourth St., 24-Saturday, Oct. 25 {$10, $20.95 din PLAYERS DANIELS CROSSING Free. 21 and older. (R&B) (248) 543- Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Royal Oak. $27.50. 21 and older, (rock) ner/show package), at the club, 5070 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Soup Kitchen With Michelle Penn, 9 p.m. Saturday, 4300 Detroit. $7. All ages, (alternative rock) (248) 645-6666 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. (313) 584- Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), Oct. 25. Griffs Grill, 49 N. Saginaw, JOE LABEAU AND THE COOL FLAMES (313) 961-MELT 8885 Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, The Lower PRIMUS With Limp Bizkit and Powerman 5000. MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE (blues) (313) 259-2643 (rock) (248) 334-9292 Town Grill, 195 W, Liberty, Plymouth. HALLOWEEN 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. State Wayne Cotter 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. JOHNNY BASSETT AND THE BLUES DJ KEOKI Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) PARTIES Theatre. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 23 ($9), Friday-Saturday. Oct. 24-25 INSURGENTS With DJ St. Andy, 9 p.m. Sunday. Oct. (313) 4511213 Tickets at Ticketmaster. All ages, CLUTCH CARGO'S and 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Fox afld 26, Industry, 15 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. LADY SUNSHINE AND THE X BAND (bass-driven rock/punk) (313) 961- Halloween costume contest with front- 24-25 ($12) at 314 E. Liberty, Ann Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., $5.18 and older, (techno) (248) 334- 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25, D.L. 5451 row U2 tickets as the first prize, 8:30 Arbor. (313) 996-9080 Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and 1999 Harrington's, 2086 Crooks Road, GARY RASMUSSEN p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25. Cover charge. PENS AND TELLER older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 TANYA DONELLY Rochester Hills. Cover charge. 21 and With Tim Diaz and Dion Roddy. 9:30 21 and older: "The Monster Party," fea 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Michigan BENNY AND THE JETS 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 7th House. 7 N. older, (blues) (248) 852-0550 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 30, Royal Oak turing a performance by Crystal Theater, 603 Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday. Oct. Saginaw, Pontiac. $11 in advance. 18 JOHN D. LAMB Brewery. 210 E. Third St., Royal Oak. Waters, and $500 for the best cos $25 and $35. All ages. (313) 668-8397 25, Village Bar, 35234 Michigan Ave.. and older, (pop) (248) 335-8100 With his band, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. Cover charge. 21 and older, tume. 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31. at the. MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE Wayne. Cover charge. 21 and older; 9 DREAM THEATER 23, Library Pub, Novi. Free. 21 and (blues/rock) (248) 545-1141 club, 65 E. Huron.-Pontiac. $15 in Kathleen Madigan, 1995 Female p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Buck's Place, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, St. Andrew's older; 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Mr. B's THE REFRESHMENTS advance. $20 at the door. 21 and older. Comedian of the Year, with Tim 23845 W. Warren Road, Dearborn Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $16 in Farm, 24555 Novi Road, Novi. Free. 21 With Garrison Starr, 8 p.m. Monday. (248)333-2362 Rowlands, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. Heights. Cover charge. 21 and older; 9 advance, $18 at the door. All ages, and older, (singer/songwriter} (248) Oct. 27. St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E. 22-Thursday, Oct. 23 ($8), 8:15 p.m. p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, O'Mara's, 2555 W. (metal) (313) 961-MELT 349-9110/(248) 349-7038 Congress. Detroit. $10 in advance. $13 and 10:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24- 12 Mile Road, Berkley. Cover charge. THE DTS K.D. LANG COMFORT INN . at the door. All ages, (rock) (313) 961- Saturday, Oct. 25 ($15), and 7:30 p.m. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 729- With Sensitive Clown, 10 p.m. Friday. 8 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 30. Fox Theatre, With the Vudu Hippies. 8 p.m. Friday, " • MELT Sunday, Oct. 26 ($8); Q95 Breast 2360/(313) 274-6005/(248) 399- Oct. 24, Rivertown Saloon, 1977 2211 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $37.50. Oct. 31, Comfort Inn. 1 N. River Road. THE RIVERMEN Cancer Awareness event with Joel 6750 Woodbridge, Detroit. Free. 21 and older. $30. Alt ages, (country) (248) 433- Mount Clemens. $25 includes food and 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. Cross Street Zimmer, John Heffron and Jackie Flynn BIG DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS (rock) (313) 567-6020 1515 drinks. 21 and older. (810) 465-2185 Station. 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. of the movie "Kingpin," 8:30 p.m, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Cross Street GLEN EDDY BLUES BAND ADRIAN LEGG THE GROOVE ROOM Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) Wednesday, Oct. 29 ($6); Jackie Flynn Station, 511 W. Cross-St., Ypsilanti. 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25. Fox and 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 27. 7th House. 7 'The Doom Room Halloween Party" (313) 485-5050 and J.R. Remick, 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Cover charge. 18 and older; Performs Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $12 in advance. with free glow goods and prizes for the MANSON RUFNER Oct. 30 ($6). 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. as part of Sisko's 20th anniversary Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and 18 and older, (rock) (248) 33^8100 best and worst costumes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 30, Memphis Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 1 ($12), party. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 LiTTLE RED AND THE BIG BLUE BAND Friday, Oct. 31. The Groove Room. * ' Smoke. 100 S. Main St.. Royal Oak. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 2 ($6). at club. 5855 Monroe Boulevard, Taylor. THE REV. MARC FALCON BERRY 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Bo's Bistro. 1815 N. Main St.. Royal Oak. Free Cover chage. 21 and older, (blues) the club, 269 E. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. Cover charge. 21 and older, (jump 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Library Pub. 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. 21 and before 10 p.m. 21 and older. (248) 589- (248) 543-4300 (248) 542-9900 or hltpV/www.come- blues) (313) 485-5050/(313) 278- 42100 Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 338-6200 3344 LEON RUSSELL cjycastle.com 5340 older, (blues) (248) 349^9110 LOW INDUSTRY 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. Magic 8ag. ADAM SANDLER BLACK FUZZ FOOLISH MORTALS With Ida, Purple Ivy Shadows, and Halloween party and U2 afterparty. 9 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $20 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Hill 10 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25, Mount 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Library Pub. Velour 100. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. p.m. Friday. Oct, 31. at the club. 15 &. in advance. 18 and older, (rock) (248) Auditorium, 530 S. State St.. Ann Chalet, 4715 Woodward Ave., Royal 42100 Grand River. Novi. Free. 21 and Magic Stick in the Majestic complex. Saginaw. Pontiac. Cover charge. 18 and 5443030 Arbor. $15. All ages. (313) 763-TKTS or Oak. Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) older, (rock) (248) 349-9110 4140 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $8. 18 Older. (248) 334-1999 (248) 64^6666 549-2929 FOUR PIECE SUIT and older. (313) 833J>00L SQT. ROCK 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31-Saturday. Nov. 1. SECOND CITY JAMIE BLAKE 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Memphis PAUL MARVIN BLUES BAND MAGIC STICK Woodbridge Tavern. 289 St. Aubtn. 8 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 30. Industry. 15 Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Memphis •PDM's Haunted Tube." 9 p.m. Friday. 'Generation X-Files" through December Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older, S. Saginaw. Pontiac. $5. All ages. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 543 Smoke. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Oct. 31. at the club in the Majestic at the club, 2301 Woodward Ave.. (248) 334-1999 4300 Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 543- (classic rock covers) (313) 2590578 complex. 4140 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Detroit. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Thursdays. THE SCKUQARS BLUE CAT FRANKLIN STREET BLUES BAND 4300 $6 in advance. 18 and older. (313) 8/Kl Sundays, and 8 p.m. and 10:30 10 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Kodiak Grill, 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Fox and MASCHINA With Sister Moon and This Island Earth. 833P00L p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The cast 45660 Mound Road, Utlca. Free. 21 Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Cross Street 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 23. Alvin's. 5756 Rerforms a free improvisational come Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and Slatibn.Sll W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. Cass Ave.. Detroit. $5. 18 and older dy set after Sunday. Wednesday, and and older; 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25. MILL STREET LOUNGE older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (pop) (313) 832-2355 Thursday shows, and the late shows on Bo's Bistro, 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Vintage Halloween party, sponsored by GOD STREET WINE SIXTEEN DELUXE Frld8ys and Saturdays. $14 Thursdays. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (810) 731- (313) 485-5050 Cinderella's Attic, featuring a perfor 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Majestic, With Little Red Rocket. 7:30 p.m $17.50 Fridays. $19.50 Saturdays, and 1750/(248) 338-6200 MACHINEHEAD mance by Teren Bose and The Swing 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit $12.50 Thursday, Oct. 30. The Shelter below $12 Sundays 8nd Wednesdays. The BLUE EYED SOUL 6 p.m. Friday. Oct 24. The Shelter Set. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31, at the in advance. 18.end older, (roots rock) St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Congress. •elww's title Is reflective of current cul- 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. Wherehouse below St. Andrews Hall. 431 E. club below Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, (313) 833P0OL Detroit. $6. All ages, (rock) (313) 961 Uiral trends, not necessarily the shows Records. 1140 Southview. Ann Arbor Congress. Detroit. $10. All ages, (hard Pontiac. Retro costumes, such as '30s WAYNE •THE TRAIN" HANCOCK MELT content. (313) 965-2222 Free. All ages, (rock) (313) 663-5800 rock) (313) 961 MELT Marlene Dietrich or a "40s Humphrey With Gino and The Lone Valley Boys. SPEEOBALL feUSSEU SIMMONS DEF COMEDY JAM BLUES CRUSADERS TIM MCGRAW Bogart, is suggested. Prizes for best The Starlight Drifters, and Good 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Alvin's. 5756 Hosted by Sdmmore, 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31. Soup Kitchen With Sons of the Desert, and Clark costume. Cover charge. 2i and older. Saloon. 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), Medicine Band. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Family Experience. 8 p.m. Saturday. Cass Ave.. Oetrolt. Cover charge. 18 (248) 333-2362 31, Fox Theatre. 2211 Woodward Ave . and older, (rock) (313) 832-2355 Ml E6(0F*) The Observer & ^ccenfricfTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 23,1997 British Tairy Tale' is short on imagination mmmm^m. Most of the time While I long to tell you of the refreshing Intelli TICKET* critics gripe PLEASE about the sad gence behind "Fairy Tale: A True Story," I'm left ~ state of movies more or less scratching my head. The hundred or for kids; how so kids I watched It with spent much of film's 90 most of them are brain-dead minutes on the verge of revolt and, In a way, I trifles (see the was right there with them. recent "Rocket Man") or violent vehicles fueled more by hype JOHN than true inspi- MONAQHAN ration (see this the girls by the shoulders, look buzzed on screen, he had to be ——^-— past summer's them in the eyes and ask, "is it led out of the theater in a crying "Lost World"). real?" They invariably glance at and screaming jag. So while I long to tell you of each other first before assuring What should save this "Fairy the refreshing intelligence that they are indeed so. Tale" is the clever casting of Kei behind "Fairy Tale: A True The filmmakers ultimately tell tel and O'Toole, who look great Story," I'm left more or less us that authenticity doesn't mat but serve as little more than scratching my head. The hun ter. Houdini, the master of elabo walk-ons with little chance to ^Iv ^>*4& dred or so kids I watched it with rate deception, gives the girls develop their roles. sage advice about the nature of Keitel, his hair parted square MB^WAMIMiMJiaf spent much of film's 90 minutes on the verge of revolt and, in a illusion: "They might say they ly in the middle, actually per do, but no one really wants to forms two of Houdini'8 most cele FRAMZftOKE way, I was right there with them. Set in 1917, this "Fairy Tale" is know how it's done." brated illusions, including the Delightful story: Frances Griffiths (Elizabeth Earl) is delighted by the appearance of That.Houdini probably sees dangerous upside-down escape fairy Florella the Undine in "Fairytale -A True Story" based on the true story of a pair of young girls who claimed to through the girls is pretty subtle from the water tank. O'Toole, as have photographed fairies. stuff for kids - and most adults. the elderly creator of the Sher In its attempt to capture a lock Holmes stories, registers a OBSEJtVER E ( [ E • S ' T I 1 t Though the truth of these pic tures have long been questioned, ' child's fantasy life in an antique childlike wonder in all things they captured the imagination of setting (like the recent, and fantastical. the British people at a time they superior, "Secret Garden"), it It's a shame we don't see more needed it most - during the alienates both of its intended of them, because the main char MOVIES bloody days of World War I. audiences. acters (including familiar British Moreover, they caught the Genuine pixies do appear in character actors like Paul; attention of Harry Houdini (Har the film, but we almost wish McGann and Phoebe Nichols as I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST IN AND OUT (PC 13) KV they had been left unshown, the parents) generate so little Central Cinemas FRIDAY-THURSDAY SPAWN (R) vey SUMMER (R) THE EDGE (R)NV dancing in our heads rather on interest. Even the girls fail to No one under 6 admitted for PCI> & nREDOWNBaOW(R) Keitel) and Sir Arthur Conan bring us fully into their fantasy Bargan inatioe* dafy ptoH.2S 7 YEARS IN TIBET (KU) R rated flmsjfter 6 pm MEN IN BLACK (PGI3) Doyle (Peter O'Toole), fast the screen. (ftUitoaowdaiy ROCKET MAN (PC) HERCULES (C) world. In "Fairy Tale: a True THE CAME (R) MY BEn FRIEND'S WEDDING friends and both interested in MOST WANTED (R) KP DEVIL'S ADVOCATE (R) Despite the special effects, Story," we're left with a movie (K») the spirit world. The pair not ftfltW* GANG RELATED (R) HP SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET CAUfOJCOwwrfusrwcsAscnus only paid a visit to the girls' they looked so silly that I felt supposedly all about imagination - fodRdJ Mi VK* o(l-275' LA.C0KF1DENTUL(R) (PG13) bad for the actors forced* to play but with very little of its own. 9811900 OiLfOtCQUmiffliCStMWU rural home, but the latter spon KISS THE GIRLS (R) sored a trip for them to tour Lon them, like the nameless skating AcVvKed sarre^ay td«s milable c«i wi couairr wrwes AND rws animals in an Ice Capades show. John Monaghan welcomes THEEDGE(R) United Artists Oakland don. *Derc*eV¥ restrictions. THE PEACEMAKER (R) For the little boy a few rows in your calls and comments. To Frfdty thm Thursday VisdeOaHandWaJ Much of the tension in "Fairy front of me, their entrance leave John a voice mail message, IN AND OUT (PG13) S10-SBS-7041 99( UYoniaMah Tale" revolves around whether or StoWttPMllKl-} THE GAME (1)) LhMiUMallit7mHt proved downright traumatic. As dial (313) 953-2047 on a touch- *nAYWCG00(R) Telegnph-Sq. Lake Rd.W Side of not the pictures are genuine. 81M76-BW0 soon as the winged sprites tone phone, mailbox 1866. HISS THE ORIS (K) Telegraph CAM K» COMMA USTNCSAVDnwB PLAYING COD (R)NV Several times an adult will take GANG RELATED (R)NV Ail SEATS 99( All SHOW •KHOWWHAT YOU WD LAST 810-332- 0241 fttERefli on Orinkj & Popcorn SOUL FOOD (R)NV iMrineeuafr- ._. FREE SHOWS OMrfORCHlDttN 12 THIEDCEll) l5howsUnti6pm END OF VIOLENCE (R)NV SCREEN SCENE 5m Rochester HiEs ft UNDER AOITS99( THSfEATUK MAND0UT(PC13) Cootifioous Shews Da?y • AM FORCE ONE (R) 2C08afday Circle OiT 'MOST WANTED (R) A sampling of what's playing of unemployed steel workers who for Halloween. Most critics cajlt 853-1260 •SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET DEVIL'S ADYOCATE(R) C«FMCO««rfWTWCSANDrMS at alternative movie theaters decide to try their luck as exotic this the best screen version of" FRIDAY THRU THURSDAY EVENT HORUOK(R) (PGU) 7 TEARS W TIBET (PC») across metro Detroit as reviewed dancers. The only problem: their the Robert Louis Stevenson clas No one utder age 6 admitted for FIRE DOWN MLOW(R) SOUL FOOD (R) HERCULES (G) by John Monaghan. non-Chippendales physiques. sic, with Frederic March in the PG13&R rated flraiflef 6pm United Artists (MLtoicoumimttksona IN AND OUT (PG13) SPAWN (PG13) dual role and some still-impres 12 Oaks LEAVE IT TO BEAVER (PG) Detroit Film Theatre Detroit Magic Bag Theatre 22918 sive makeup effects. Oii KX CCWLfJI UST1VC5 M IMS KP DEWS ADVOCATE (R) Inside Twelve Oaks Mali KP I KNOW WHAT YOU WD Institute of Arts, 5200 Wood Woodward, Femdale. Call (248) B10-SBS-7041 CAu»»couafrartrNCSAsorws HorlTown Cwttrt LMT SUMMER (R) ward, Detroit. Call (313) 833- 544-3030 for information. ($2) Star Southfield 12 Mile Road NwiW South of 1-96 HP SEVEN YEARS IN TIUT I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST 2323 for information. ($5.50; "Chasing Amy" (USA-1997). (between Telegraph and North mtm K1J SUMMER (R)NV $4.50 students/seniors) 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. western), Southfield. Call (248) 2405 lfkc/apoRd. East side of < 1 Adfaoceume-djybdetsivaiable KISS THE GIRLS (R) ROCKET MAN (PG)KV Waterfod Cinema II "Fast, Cheap, and Out of Kevin Smith ("Clerks") fashioned 372-2222 for information. Movies flcMTWTHJftSDAY THE PEACEMAKER (R) KISS THE GIRLS (R)NV 7501 HigNand Rd Control" (USA-1997). Oct. 24-26 this tale of a comic book artist play through at least Thursday. •OtNOTESWRESTRCTONS 810-UW777 THE EDGE (R) THEEDGE(R)NV (call for showtimes). Errol Mor who falls in love with a female ($6.25; $4 twilight/matinees) Bargain Matinees Daly S.E. comer M-59 «t ViBHams Lake IN AND OUT (PG1 J) INANDOUT(PG13)NV Rd. ris, director of the\i»novative colleague onl^ to find out that "Going All the Way" (USA - .DEY1L'SADY0 MM The Observer & ficcenfric/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 (OF*)E7- j- 55 • REKT Counting Crows promise fans a memorable show Dan Vickrey, (Geffen), which was released Oct. "I would guess that it's going guitarist/vocal 15,1996. to be different this time. We're ist for the "We may go to Europe until not all having a nervous break Counting Crows, the end of the year. After that7 down this time. The beauty is at vows to make we're going to rent a place in the. this point we all know what it is his band's shows hills and rehearse and record," to make a record and do a tour. "an experience Vickrey said. • A It's familiar territory." that you can't So far, the Counting Crows Producers, he said, wanted to forget." have "a couple of songs, a couple make its debut album "August "Live, we just of ideas" for the San Francisco- and Everything After" all over CHRISTINA focus on emo- FVOCO area band's third album. again. tion. We play "But they're only like a germ "We certainly made an effort from the heart. so far." not to do exactly that. It was I'm happy with our fans. They're Vickrey hopes that the song- more than us just saying to our loyaj and in that regard our job writing process goes easier than selves that we have to get anoth really is to move people at a con it did for "Recovering the Satel er record out. We said let's take cert and make it an experience lites," which features the songs the time to make a great record. that you can't forget." "Angels of the Silences," "Day That's our concern - not to make The band will make its third light Fading," and "A Long a lot of records but to make great visit to the Detroit area on its December." ones. We did what it took to do •Recovering the Satellites" tour "It was a hard period," Vickrey that and we accomplished that." on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Hill said about the time between the Thanks in part, he said, to Auditorium in Ann Arbor, a city Counting Crows' multi-plat relentless touring. that has special meaning to inum-selling debut "August and "Musically, I think you learn Vickrey. Everything After" and the how to play with everybody "My relatives live there. My recording of "Recovering the when you're on tour. You're grandmother lives in Ann Arbor. Satellites." always learning musically in a My .grandmother couldn't make "I think I would say that Adam live setting. That's the beauty of it^t.O the last show, but she's really had a difficult time with it. It makes you better band." planning on going to this one if the first tour. Adam, he's the The Counting Crows and spe she doesn't get sick. At least lyric writer. After 16 months of cial guest Dog's Eye View perform we^re going to do lunch," he said. touring, you can't write without at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Returning to town: After two sold-out shows, the Counting Crows return td the This 2 1/2-week stint will wind having a life. When you tour, Hill Auditorium, 530 S. State St., Detroit area on Thursday, Oct 23, to play Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. The band down the U.S. portion of the amazingly enough you don't A^in Arbor. Tickets are $20 for the is, from left, Ben Mize, David Bryson, Charles Gillingham, Matt Malley, Adam Counting Crows' tour in support have a life. It's like suspended all-ages show. For more informa Duritz, and Dan Vickery. of,"Recovering the Satellites" time," he said. tion, call (313) 764-8350. Backstage Pass upfront about its concern for arts On Backstage tutions a place to demonstrate They used to be based in pendent. Same with The English author/filmmaker; the work can 16 albums in 16 years, they BACKSTAGE Pass, we try not that their presentations are wor Detroit. Last year, they left. Patient.' So was 'Pulp Fiction,' adhere to the vision. You gain in remain as billed "the only group PASS to pull any thy of your attendance and sup Ouch. which had a budget of $15 mil that vision what you lose in sur in Washington that attempts to tricks. None of port. Along with the fun reasons Luckily, we have an opportuni lion and had Bruce Willis in it. face slickness." be funnier than the Congress." this "brought to like entertainment and enlight ty to welcome them home when The Metropolitan Festival was Also on the Big Show, we wel That's tonight at 9:30 on Detroit you through the enment is a more serious one: they perform at the Millennium designed to show films that don't come the song and satire of those Public Television, Channel 56. magic of TV" artists often leave communities Theatre in Southfield this week have Bruce Willis in them, were Public Radio favorites, The Capi Watch. Then go! stuff. When you that don't create a supportive end. Our crack Backstage Pass often produced on shoestring tol Steps, who appear this week environment for their work. Jheater correspondent_Blair _budgets and come in all shapes at Music Hall. Going strong after watch the Big - Show on Detroit Civic funding debates aside, Anderson will host members of and sizeT- sucK as PautTetg^s Public Televi there's a single, best, obvious Theatre Grottesco in our studio 'Life Sold Separately,' or Errol sion, you see the means by which we all can sup to discuss their unique perfor Morris' 'Fast, Cheap and Out of ANN cameras, the port our indigenous artists: Go. mance style. Control,' which is being featured _ DEUSI countdowns, the Go to shows. Go to galleries. We hope you had a chance to on Backstage Pass and presented edges of the set. Go to theaters. Go, go, go. check out the Metropolitan Film at the Detroit Film Theatre." That's putting the "backstage" in It I seem a little adamant Festival, which we featured on For fun, I asked an antagonis the "pass" - as we take you about this point, I have reason. last week's show. It seems inde tic question: Why bother with behind the scenes at local On this week's Backsfage Pass, pendent films have provided these little films when we can go venues, you get glimpses of our we're featuring Theater quite a few popular hits these see the next "Batman" install process, too. Grottesco. This amazing troupe last few years. I asked our film ment? "Most studio productions, .Hopefully, we've been similarly was founded in Paris in 1983, expert, Elliot Wilhelm of the regardless of how good they may direct about our reasons for has developed eight full-length DIA's Detroit Film Theatre, to be, are rarely the visions of an doing the show (and this col plays and more than 20 shorter make his own declaration of absolutely independent filmmak umn). Backstage Pass gives you a works, has performed in seven independence. er. They somehow boil down to place to turn to discover some countries and 30 states, gar "At festivals 'independent' gen being works by committee. The thing new and exciting in our nered an international award for erally means the film was not films shown at the Metro Fest atta and entertainment scene, best production, two drama crit financed by any of the major stu can be likened to novels, the artists a place tc perform and ic's awards and a silver medal dios. Well, 'Sex, Lies and Video works of a single author. Often, showcase their work, and arts from the Houston Worldfest Film tape' came from the festival the low budget means that no organizations and cultural insti Festival. scene and was technically inde compromise is imposed on the Hilberry presents fast-paced 'Othello' Wayne State University's elopement of Othello, an African Classic tale: Hilberry graduate theater com Moor to Desdemona, a white pany continues their presentation Venetian lady, plays a role in the Momentz ba»*d on the acola!m*d b**t ••tllng nov*l of Shakespeare's tragedy "Othel story. However, Iago's rage and Black (center) r«w lo," in repertory through Dec. 11. revenge over Othello's failure to is. ino kiasthegirls.oom ""KB? as Othello, MBUOU m Upcoming show times are 8 p.m. advance his military rank is the Wendy Gough AMC AMERICANA WEST central theme of the story. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23-24; as the fair AMC BEL AIR 10 I AMC EASTLAND 5 AMC LAUREL PARK I 8p.m. Friday, Oct. 31; 2 p.m. and Iago preys upon Othello's 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The naivety and jealous nature, con Desdemona AMC SOUTHFIELD CITY AMC STERLING CTR.10 BIRMINGHAM 8 Hilberry Theatre is on the WSU vincing Othello that Desdemona and David f.WiSSi CANTON SHOWCASE WiY,"" SHOWCASED « ftl'" campus, 4743 Cass (between For has been having an affair with Engelman SHOWCASE IV.VWI SHOWCASE WISTUND STAR GRATIOT AT 1S MIK est and Hancock). Tickets range Cassio, Othello's field comman (top) as the STAR JOHN R AT 14 Mill STAR UHfOlN PARK 8 STAR ROCHESTER HIllS 1 frdm$10 to $17, call (313) 577- der. Emotions overcome logic, sinister Iago STAR SOUTHFIELD STAR TAYLOR VW,V»°. FAIRLANE 2972. and several lives are ruined A^T'.V,0* 12 OAKS JKVitts WEST RIVER FORD WYOMING BVSUE SUCHYTA before Iago's treachery .is in Hilberry SPECIAL WRITER exposed. Theatre's pro "(pthello" is a story of love and Momentz Black turned in a duction of powerful performance as Othel hate, of trust and betrayal, "Othello." II ii tfietnes that travel easily lo. He not only captured the through time, giving the produc- tough military man, he very DEVILISHLY GOOD FUN tibri staff the opportunity to cun effectively portrayed the heart broken vulnerability of a man ningly costume and state the "THE MOST TANTALIZING, DIABOLICALLY show in the period of political torn by his wife's alleged decep unreBt in Europe between World tion. ENTERTAINING MOVIE OF THE YEAR!" Ware. Wendy Gough's Desdemona as the evil Iago. He made Shake ward and con rat Vintage field telephones added was luminous and full of trust speare's dialogue easy to compre trived, evoking titters from the a unique touch to the immortal ing grace. She mingled a regal hend, and he brilliantly crafted audience at times. A pistol mis II dignity with a commanding />!?• bard's prose, and the ladies' cos the type of villain one loves to fired, then was aimed well away ****. tumes and period military uni stage presence, firmly establish hato. Cassio, played by.Matthew from its victim when it finally forms firmly established the era. ing her character as both a lady Talbott, also turned in an out did go off. However, the rich ONE HELL OF A RIDEI and naive, trusting girl. Interracial marriages have standing performance. lighting added an effective PACIHO SUZLES- David Engelman established a Despite a strong supporting dimension to the mood. always evoked disturbing reac strong rapport with the audience A SMASHING PERFORMANCE!" tions throughout history, the cast, the death scenes were awk MCMMi • i Folk concert series features Joel Mabus KEANUREEVES ALPAONO The Paint Creek Folklore Soci Music with an Irish lilt has and traditional music on an EVILS ety will open it* fall Comfy Con always been the mark of folk array of stringed instruments. cert season 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. musician Jim Perkins. His fin He is featured at top festivals iVOC^TE and feels there is a place for a 26 with folk singer/songwritor, gers literally dance when he Evil haa lta winning ways. Joel Mabus. The concert will be plays lilting jigs and Irish airs well made song passed from one at thp Rochester Hills home of on the penny whistle. With the soul to another - a mellow chord on an acoustic guitar, a catchy Phil and Althea Dolittle. Start- addition of the Irish drum —~B.-=T33© 9 ing.time is 6 p.m. and the cost is (bodhran) and the guitar. rhythm on the banjo, an ancient Perkins will bring to the stage melody woven with a fiddle and NOW SHOWING AMC BEL AIR $10. per person, call (248) 375- AMC LAUREL PARK AMCMC OLD ORCHARO 2613 for reservations and direc not only Celtic but American tra bow. AMC SOUTHFIELD tions to the Dolittle homo. ditional music and few composi A maverick in the folk world, AMCS0j»nUANp AJMJURUNG CT'R ._y AMC WONDERLAND Mabus defies any easy pigeon Jim Perkins, a local folk musi tions of his own. BEACONEAST^ BIRMINGHAM 8 GCC NOVI TOWN CTR hole. From coast to coast he cian from Farmington Hills, will Born to a family of old-time RENAISSANCE SHOWCASE r,.**,™.. country musicians, Mabus has brings audiences to their feet - s f open the concert. Perkins plays SHOWCASE '"V^' [ SHOWCASE v:;.' ', s - SHOWCASE *.«.-.w spent the last 25 years traveling nnd new found friends asking for M penny whistle, acoustic guitar STAR GRATIOT- all over North America perform more. Joel MatKrt f STAR JOHN R< ,, SIARLINCOINPARK^ and bodhran (an Irish one-sided STAR ROCHESTER STAR SOUTHFIELD .."'.» .drum). ing n mix of his original songs »„'";. WEST RIVER E8' The Observer & Eccentric/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1997 K?A.s-~&3*jC3k- --J>. * *v -S /**-,v J r >H Good food htinting at Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse ^y ELEANOR HEALD up! All steaks are served with Crowd pleasers: SPECIAL WRITER Big Buck choice of soup or salad, choice of Executive Chef J Using the same marketing potato (baked, red skins, George Syer (left) ' strategy that makes its Gaylord Where: 2550 Takata Drive, smashed or steak fries) and din Auburn Hills (248) 276-2337. ner bread. oversees the location visible to travelers on I- kitchen crew, :75, Big Buck Brewery '& Steak- Opdyke and University are Brewmaster Scott Graham Jiouse can now be seen from 1-75 nearest major cross streets. handcrafts 10 beers in Big while Brewmas talong the Auburn Hills stretch. Hours: Monday through Sat Buck's state-of-the-art brewing ter Scott Graham The lodge-style Big Buck has urday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with facility. handcrafts beers been attracting crowds hunting bar until 1 a.m.; Sunday, noon "Volume-wise, lighter beers to 10 p.m. are the favorites, including Buck in Big Buck's "for good eats since opening Octo state-of-the-art ber 1. Menu: Beef and brews are Naked Light, flagship top-seller . \ "What we do best is not rocket prime focus, but there are Big Buck and Raspberry brewing facility. Science," Marketing Manager great starters, sandwiches, Wheat," Graham noted. "But JBill Wishart maintained. "We burgers, ribs, fish, chicken there's no accounting for indi • ,serve great steaks and great and pasta plus some killer vidual tastes, that's why we '\>eer brewed on premise." desserts. brew 10." *; Explained clearly on the menu, Cost: Starters $2.30-7; sand ihere's what Big Buck says st^ak wiches and burgers $5.25-9; And what does this 31-year- Uovers get. steaks depending on cut and old brewmaster like best from v "Big Buck is proud to have weight $13-28; other specials the Big Buck menu? "My \J)een selected by Excel Corpora $10-16; desserts $4. favorite match is the Sterling tion to serve the finest beef in Reservations: For groups of Silver 9-ounce filet with Doc's 'fiie Midwest, Sterling Silver Cer- 16 or larger only. E.S.B. [Extra Special Bitter]," he vfified Premium U.S.D.A. Choice, Credit cards: All majors responded without hesitation. igrain-fed Midwestern beef. accepted. With this brew plus Antler and • JJever frozen, your steak is char- Redbird ales, Graham snagged ^proiled to your specifications silver medals earlier this year at "frith Big Buck's house blend of with each establishment touting the World Beer Championships spices presented to you with our its "special" beef. in Chicago. guarantee that your beef entree "We're guaranteeing a diner's Proving Graham's point about will be tender, juicy and flavor 100 percent satisfaction with our the broad spectrum of personal ful." steaks or your money back; no preferences was Blake Kirby of The Detroit*metro area has questions," Wishart emphasized. Troy, out with a business lunch become a steakhouse port-of-call So, if you aren't satisfied, speak party of six. Kirby became a reg ticularly, hustle to get dishes to Black Cherry Soda. hand-carved wood furniture from ular in the first nine-days Big the table in fast order. Young, Sweet tooths can choose from Mio, Mich, add visual interest. Buck was open. energetic and well-trained among Snickers Pie, Pumpkin Big Buck, the brainchild of "I like the Redbird ale because servers are polite, knowledge Cheesecake or Tira Mi Su. And I Michigan State University grad I prefer red ales and this one is able, friendly and accommodat had to ask, why a spin on an and Gaylord attorney William different from the usual," he ing. Italian classic dessert? Rolinski, opened its first location said. Redbird Ale has a reddish- "This is the busiest place I've "Because we make the best," in Gaylord in May 1995. It was copper appearance, is medium- ever worked," general manager Wishart responded. "Diners say followed up by Grand Rapids in hopped and medium bodied. Chip Reid said. "It's a blast to be WOW! to our steaks and we March of this year. The concept Kirby already had his food busy." want them to say the same thing developed while Rolinski was in favorites pegged as the BBQ Game dishes add an unusual at the end of the meal." Breckenridge, Colorado on a Beef Brisket sandwich or as the touch to the multiple offerings. In addition to beef and brews business trip. He visited a ski menu section tags it "S.O.B." for Great White Buffalo Burger is a for grownups, Big Buck appeals country microbrewery and Stuff on Bread and the Hunter- half pounder. Smoked Venison with its north woods hunting "picked the brains" of the owner. Style Grilled Meatloaf. Reuben is an awesome twist on lodge theme. The spacious Rolinski added touches of his In the lunch group with Kirby own. - the classic and is the most popu- Auburn Hills Big Buck seats 650 were Mary Bull of KochesTer lar S.O.B. Beer Bfat5~3fe-alsa and has parking for 300 cars. In June 1996, Michigan Brew Hills and Gerri Ruffing of made from venison. Layout on two levels with a large ery, Inc., the corporate name, Auburn Hills who praised the A Little Buck Menu intended percentage of booths reduces went public. A good small cap Raspberry Wheat beer and were for those 10 years and younger perception of size and noise. A investment? Ask your broker. trying it with the Cajun Chicken makes the eatery family friendly. group of six or eight can actually More locations in and out-of- Salad to spice up the rest of their Buckaroo Pizza, Buckaroo Burg have whole-group conversation! state are planned. Good steak day. STAFF PHOTOS BY JOHN STORJOAND er, Chicken or Fish Antlers come Mounted trophy deer racks with and brew at modest prices? No Executive Chef George Syer, with steak fries. Soft drinks for an elk in the center, hand-carved doubt about it. Spacious Steakhouse: Big Buck Brewery & Steak formerly an executive chef for kids of all ages include Spiker larger-than-life bears and Amish Mountain Jack's oversees the Rut Beer, Grandma's Vanilla house has a north woods hunting lodge theme. kitchen crew who, at lunch par- Creme Soda or Rockin' Rolls RESTAURANT SPECIALS Al-Petra will prepare a complete dinner, Arte Students of the William D. p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 (South "Which opened in May at 10902 ready for pick-up the Wednesday Ford Career/Technical Center, American Night) Cost $8.95 Ifannington Road (south of Ply before Thanksgiving. Included 36455 Marquette between adults; $7.95 seniors, $4.95 chil mouth Road) Livonia, (313) 525- with a 14- to 16-pound whole Wayne Road and Newburgh, dren, plus tax. First come, first 4950, has expanded into the turkey are stuffing, a fresh veg serving dinner buffet 4:45-6:15 served. building next door. Yvonne Kha- etable, yams, relish and gravy. ?ouz of Livonia who owns Al- The meal will serve 8 to 10 peo Petra with her husband Adnan, ple and cost between $70 and offers Middle Eastern fare with $80. You can order a Thanksgiv Mr. *S STEAKHOUSE 5*7-5*00 some American dishes, including ing dinner starting Oct. 27 by "^ 27331 Rw Mia Rd.(Comef'ollnlate1 SWV - x nttutna breakfast. The restaurant is calling (313) 462-4491. Dance to : , ftlwt North of Fold Rd.) open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday- Cafe Marquette Thursday; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri- Operated by the Adult Culinary STEVE SOMERS BAND rrkUy a. s«rurd*y qay-Saturday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. t -LyjRY SUN. "MM -1 tjunday. Carryout and delivery BILL KAHLER within five miles of restaurant. 5vN\\\\\W\\\\V-V»\% ^NN Schoolcraft College MONDAY, TUESDAY, Wf DNESDAY X. THURSDAY WM^^^" American Harvest Restaurant FRIDAY SPECIAL PSYCHICS operated by the college's ?<5 Fish& Chips MONDAY, TUESDAY &. 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