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Homelown < UMtirNtllATMlNH Nl!'fyi>ttfc' Putting you In touch Thursday with your world August 19,1999 Serving the Westland Community for 35 years © VOLUME 35 NUMBER 22 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 70 RAGES • http://observei^GG0ntrte^# SEVENTY*FlVe CENTS C IEH*9 HomeTown Communications Network, Inc. IN THE PAPER Nature's glory Textron 1 \JmJ*% I tax cut TV Book: The Observer Newspapers have discon tinued the TV cable guide. Reader surveys,have » nixed shown that the guide hasn't been popular with • Textron Automotive came the majoiity of our read asking for a 12-year tax break and got the thumbs ers. We will continue to down from the Westland focus our attention on City Council. The business improving other aspects on Newburgh employs 337 of your newspaper. We people making automotive apologize for any inconve- interior-parts. ------nience. BY DARRFLL CLEM STAFF WRITER [email protected] COMMUNITY LIFE Textron Au-tomiotive has been denied a 12-year tax break that would have siphoned hundreds of thousands of dol Cool for school: It's an lars from Westland tax revenues. • end-of-summer tradition Refusing to budge, Westland council members Monday rejected a 50 percent ... parents and children tax break that Textron sought for a $12 heading to stores to shop million project at its 1515 S. Newburgh for school clothes. And for STAJT PHOTO BY TOM HATLEY plant. Floral beauty: Flowers adorn the median of Central City Parkway in Westland. The flowers are Textron, which employs 337 people today's students, clothes a city responsibility and are planted and maintained by Davey Commercial Grounds Manage and makes automotive interior parts, sporting name brand plans to expand and add injection ment, said Scott Veldhuis, director of economic development for the city. The company main molding operations to its Westland logos are hot, hot, hot./BX tains flowers on the parkway and Nankin Boulevard, including weeding, "which is an ongoing facility. job," he said. "We try to have color all times of the year." Both annuals and perennials are fea Elected leaders cited "a strong econo tured. The city hasn't looked into having a garden club maintain the flowers, he said, due to my in refusing tax breaks that city offi safety I insurance concerns. "It can be a pretty dangerous situation." cials readily handed out to spur growth during once-sluggish times. "Most of our industrial parks are Respected residences: filled up now," Mayor Robert Thomas said. The Ypsilanti Heritage City Assessor James Elrod estimated Foundation's Historic that Textron tax breaks would have Home Tour presents out Fire station outlook improves resulted in lost tax revenues of $127,000 a year. standing examples of var That includes $41,000 in city general ious architectural operating dollars - money that Coun styles./DS as HUD officials review plan cilman David Cox said would pay for «"• Textron will continue to benefit BY DARRELL CLEM through 2003 from a tax break that STAFF WRITER started in 1987, Councilman Glenn ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] Anderson said. A glitch that threatens a new south-end fire station may "I think the city has been very good Festival: Every weekend, be. resolved, allowing Westland officials to jump-start the ... to Textron," he said, adding later, "I more than 200 actors troubled project. really don't see anything to benefit the "It looks better than it did a couple of weeks ago," James city in this inewt arrangement." reach out and touch the Gilbert, Westland housing/community development director, Textron officials didn't threaten to hearts of many people said Monday. "We hit bottom, and now it's looking better." abandon the Westland plant without during the Michigan Using $1 million in federal dollars, city officials this sum more tax breaks, known as abate mer had hoped to start building a long-awaited fire station ments. Renaissance Festival./El southeast of Annapolis and Irene v Company officials indicated that Tex An adjacent park and a part-time, in-house community tron will expand to occupy part of the Theater: The Actors' Com police officer also would be included. Fire station: This is what's being sought. Newburgh Road building long shared Residents praised plans for a south-end station that city with Technicolor Video Services. • pany presents "The officials said would slash response time to fires and medical City officials became dismayed in Ju,ne to learn that the Technicolor Video is consolidating its Emperor's New Clothes" emergencies. new station could be scuttled because of a minor glitch in operations and moving 178 workers to Westland's far southeast side is geographically separate population figures. the company's Livonia plant - after at Trinity House Theatre from the rest of the city. Fire trucks rushing south also can A review found that the south end - with 3,353 people - receiving tax breaks there. in Lwonia./E2 become blocked at railroad tracks, near Michigan Avenue. ——— Please see FIRE STATjON, A2 •Textron attorney Christopher Wylie pointed out that Technicolor is leaving BY DARRELL CLEM charges because of his age. and receiving tax breaks elsewhere REAL ESTATE STAFF WRITER The boy was arrested after the girl's while Textron can't get help despite [email protected] mother notified police about an incident plans to stay in Westland and expand. Boy, 8, Wylie also said businesses'didn't An 8-year-old boy visiting a Westland that allegedly occurred at 4 p.m. Sunday Carriage trade: Million- apartment was arrested Sunday after he at Willow Creek Apartments, on New- receive the same level of tax breaks ,a*>- dollar homes are more was accused of sexually assaulting a 3- burgh south of Ford. residential property owners from than just sJielten/Fi ryea'r^old girl, a police sergeant con •Usingwords befitting her age, the girl 1994's voter-approved Proposal A, firmed: ; v '••.-. -':-:'-' •'-'"'• • told her•mother that the boy had sexual which cut-school taxes and raised the . But a ..Wayne County prosecutoh said ly pejietrate'd her, Sgt Michael Terry Michigan sales tax. . ..-. :• • > ... .' the boy isn't likely to face criminal INDEX III Ofc/A \>dfefc/ Please sec CHARGED, A2 "~ Please see TEXTRON, A6 • Crime Watch A3 • Classified Index F5 Real Estate F5 Lowe's garners approval for Source Crossword G2 Jobs G5 BY DARRELL CLEM Warren and Newburgh. development manager Joseph Hilton needs -- but they said that'll change. Home & Service J2 STAFF WRITER "I think it's a great thing to see said. "I'd like to do my business, when I Automotive Jfr [email protected] something happen with that site,'* Lowe's hopes to open for business buy those types of items, in my town," • Opinion A12-13 Westland City Council members -. Councilman Glenn Anderson said. next May .- com|>eting with companies Anderson said. • Calendar B4 high on Lowe's - gave sweeping sup Lowe's intends to demolish the fof- like Home Depot in neighboring Can The Lowe's plan comes as city lead port Monday to company plans for a rher Source Club store - closed since ton Township. ers celebrate a spurt of redevelopment • Sports CI local store that will employ 150 to 200 February 1994 - and build anew on - "Home Depot is not going to be on several key commercial properties. I Real Estate Fl workers. prime commercial land. happy, but we are," Councilman "1 don't know how we did it, but I City leaders heaped praise on Lowe's The company is expected to-start its Richard LeBlancsmd Monday. love it," Councilman Charles "Trav" project "very quickly" after receiving Council members and Mayor Robert Griffin said. ..." Home Improvement Warehouse for its - plans to biiild a 135,000-square-fo.ot site plan approval Monday from the Thomas conceded that they shop in "It sure comes at the right'time; ' lie seven-member council, Lowe's sito Canton for their homo-improvement HOW TO REACH US business on the southwest corner of —; " • picnscseotOWE'V^
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:, Mayor Robert Thomas has near Marquette. The Committee To Elect Mike be at the Wayne Ford Civic said. The mother was napping at face charges. scheduled his next Town Hall Residents may" take their Kehrer for Westland City Coun League, 1661 N. Wayne Road, the time. "A 3-year-old complainant is meeting for 7 p.m. Thursday, concerns or comments to the cil will hold a fund-raiser Westland. Price is $35 per per- r "The boy denies this incident," not a competent witness," Kellett Sept. 9, at the Willow Creek mayor and his administration Wednesday, Aug. 25. Doors will sonV . Terry said. ^He's saying it did said Tuesday. Apartments clubhouse, 1673 during the forum. open 7 p.m., with a chance to not happen." Typically, he said, the boy Fairwobd, off of Newburgh meet Kehrer and his supporters ;' The Observer will run submit The boy was visiting from would face orders to receive help (open bar). ted announcements of Westland another WilJow Creek apartment such as counseling. A comedy show will follow 8:15 City Council candidate fund where his mother had left him "That's generally what we do p.m. featuring professional raisers on a space-available with his baby sitter, a cousin, with kids (this age)," Kellett comedians who have, performed basis. Information should be in Terry said. said. Fire station from page A1 at comedy clubs. The event will writing. "He was arrested and booked, The only way the boy might be but the Wayne County youth considered for other penalties home couldn't take him because would be if the girl suffered med had five resident^ too many The battle to save the fire sta of his age," Terry said. "He was ically documented injuries or if above the low- to moderate- tion has been waged from West- from page Al released to his parents because an adult witnessed the sexual income threshold to qualify for land to Detroit to Washington, of his youthful age, pending assault, he said. federal help, Gilbert said. B.C., where U.S. Rep. Lynn charges in juvenile court." Even then, the boy "just barely The news rattled residents Rivers, D-Anii Arbor, has joined added, referring to a council elec has annual sales topping $10 bil This case involves the makes the cut to be charged with when word spread that the fire the fight." \>_ tion year. lion, . youngest. sex-offender suspect an offense," Kellett said. station may not be built. John City officials say the fire sta Lowe's is expected to hire 150 "We're just super happy to see that Terry said he has ever Sgt. Terry said the girl didn't Franklin, vice president of the tion is critical not only for resi-. ta 200 Westland employees rang you come to town," council Presi encountered in his 26 years with appear to have suffered any visi' Southeast Westland Homeown dents' safety - but also for con ing from stock clerks to man dent Sandra Cicirelli told compa the Westland Police Depart ble injuries. ers Association, described him tinuing a housing revitalization agers - employees who will be ny representatives Monday. ment. The boy is only 3-foot-6. "She didn't appear initially to self as "shocked and shaken." plan already taking shape in the offered stock options, retirement Lowe's •.chose to tear down the "I've never handled one this be physically injured," he said, Now, however, officials from south side's Carver subdivision. benefits and other advantages, old Source Club because the young," Terry said. "The "but I wouldn't want to say she the U.S. Department of Housing "HUD is re-evaluating it and Hilton said. building didn't suit the compa youngest until now was 11." wasn't." . and Urban Development are looking at options that will make Lowe's sells lumber and homer ny's needs. Terry said the girl's mother is Generally in such cases, Kel reviewing the plan and studying it eligible without compromising improvement items, and it also The new Lowe's building will upset about the allegations. lett said he wouldn't recommend documents it received from the the integrity of the program," has a garden center. It is based actually be about 10,000 square Police have sent the case to criminal charges against a sus city. Gilbert said. "They're looking at in North Wilksboro, N.C., and feet larger than the Source Club. Wayne County juvenile court* pect younger than 9 years old. City officials say they believe a number of options." but.prosecutor Charles Kellett - "That's about the lowest (age) I the south end meets federal Gilbert wasn't sure exactly • Lowe's sells lumber and home-improvement unfamiliar with the specific would ever even consider it/ he guidelines for the_flre station - when HUD would issue a ruling \Vestland incident - said gener said. "And it would depend on and they hope HUD will agree •on the fire station. '';.-. items, and it also has a garden center. ally the suspect isn't likely to the facts." after finishing its review. lUestlanft ©bffcruer %. WM&m8M:,:jM D E M Y '•'."."• (USPS663-530) ' f\*lshed e-.eiy Swv&jy «m5 Tforiday try Observe* 4 EccerirtcO NeA-spaptr*. 36251 Sctoc*crS-t. Lr.wr-a. VI JNow Get A Discount On «t£0, Ps.-to Gary Druchniak Dick Lepak Bob McClellan 34825 Ford Rd. 29129]oyRd. 6211 N. Wayne Rd. 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Carbreak-in The owner also said the intruder took a $10 coin box and A 23-year-old Canton woman destroyed a $1,000 video game. told police that her 1999 Ford F- The owner found that a win 150 truck was broken into while dow had been opened, a screen it was parked outside a West- knocked out, two doors opened land bar, The Pitstop, 35230 and a phone line cut inside the Central City Parkway, between 33700 Ann Arbor Trail business. 11 p.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. There are no suspects. Sunday. She reported missing $600 in Baby formula theft cash; a $100 cell phone; $300 in A supermarket manager music CDs; a $200 pair of sun reported being attacked by a glasses; a $300 gold watch; a.$50 man who tried to steal 25 cans of black leather purse, and a baby formula from Farmer Jack, $1,500 gold and silver tennis bracelet. I yfctr* 34414 Ford Road, shortly after 1 Mh&'i p.m. Sunday. She knew of no suspects and Jl^^J .*- The manager told police the told police she wanted to report m+w-ir man got a cardboard box from the incident for insurance pur •3 /•*;•-.•; -V. poses. the produce section, placed baby r^-.v *,<:*&•-.' formula in it and tried to leave Business break-in without paying for it. 'SiSijjtpfo'p*^ • A Westland woman reported The manager told police he that Appliance One - a business confronted the man outside the STAFF PHOTO BY TOS HASIJET she owns with her husband at store but' was attacked, kicked 1912 S. Venoy - was entered by and punched. He said the man Sign of change: The former Handy Andy is becoming a Best Buy. The future store site is on the northwest an intruder between 5:30 p.m. then fled on foot. corner of Central City Parkway and Wayne Road. It will be some 45,000 square feet, said Best Buy spokes Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. The baby formula bandit was woman Joy Harris. The current store on Central City Parkway, which opened in J993, will likely close in Reported missing was a $30 described as white, 35 to 40 metal box containing checks and early 2000, she said, and new stores generally open shortly after the former sites close. years old, stocky and tan. He miscellaneous papers. One-time grants to libraries have directors feeling thankful BY HEATHER NEEDHAM helped secure the one-time grants for The funds go above and beyond the Westland Library Director Sandra • Westland Library Director STAFF WRITER the four communities, which come from regular funding libraries receive, Kelly Wilson said the grant was great news for the library. She said she was just Sandra Wilson said the grant Library directors in Westland and the arts, cultural and quality of life said, and will not cause the regular beginning to find out how the funds can Garden City have a lot to smile about. funding under the state Department of funding to decrease in any way. was great news for the be used. The two libraries, in addition to Management and Budget. "In the big picture, sometimes library. She said she was just libraries in Wayne and Inkster, have Kelly had originally asked for the four libraries get overlooked. I'm ecstatic "I was pleasantly surprised when we beginning to find out how received $50,000 grants that can be $50,000 grants and for $1 million grants that they got their just rewards this got i the news J." Wilson said. used for non-operational expenses such for Garden City and Inkster. The $1 time," Kelly commented. "I haven't gotten any details," said the funds can be used. 1 was as materials, minor renovations, equip million grants were rejected by the state Library directors for Westland and Garden City Library Director Joan pleasantly surprised when House Appropriations Committee. Garden City both said they were happy Elmouchi. "But we're totally thrilled. ment, books and other materials. The a we got (the news).' individual libraries received the news - So I'm very, very happy this went about the news. Neither has decided We're surprised and we're appreciative, Friday. through. At least I got something out of how the funds, which will go directly to Very, very appreciative. It will be a this Republican Legislature," he said. the library boards, will be used. huge benefit." State Rep. Thomas Kelly, D-Wayne, Westland ponders setting fees for business fire protection On your mark, get set, go! BY JULIE BROWN ance will pay for hydrant use, said Neal. r STAFF WRITER "It would not be unreasonable to look at some Boys' An Star'"- Kcos-h"- Vortex"' from Converse Lea;ne u;:oe'S comb-ne [email protected] way to recoup these costs." breathabihty and performance. Rubber soies provide great traction and Westland businesses could end up paying fees •Harder described the proposed fees as an 'edu durability. Black with.blue and orange accents Boys' szes '0"-':-4. $35 cated guess" on time spent and cost of inspection. for fire prevention services. In Children's Shoes. . • "Several communities are already sponsoring ."We're not really looking at a money producer." fees for these types of activities," said Fire Chief Most Westland businesses are visited once a year, Mark Neal during a Monday Westland City Coun Harder said. cil study session. "Some of these fees are pretty The fire department has some 150 alarms per minimal." year requiring hydrant use. "Most fires can be Fees could range from $30 for a mom and pop- extinguished with the water on board," Neal said. type party store on up to $150 or so for a large Cicirelli asked which tricounty communities cur business, such as Textron, he said. rently charge businesses for fire prevention ser Council members had questions for Neal and vices, and asked about billing. Patrick Harder, assistant fire chief/fire marshal. "We're going to run into people who have difficul Council President Sandra Cicirelli recommended a ty paying," Neal said. "We're very attuned to tak subcommittee to study the matter, ing care of people when they're in trouble." Neal suggested a fee' for testing sprinkler sys The city charges for building inspection and tems Use of the hydrant system in a fire can other services, Neal said. It will be up.to the coun break the main, he said, requiring repairs. Insur cil to study and decide, he said. Pastor's pulpit found in theater BY JOANNE MALISZEWSKI bovitz to sue city in Oakland STAFF WRITER v ; County Circuit Court. [email protected] i* ' The next step in the lawsuit is Chris Cramer, pastor of the i4s^ s1 for the city to respond to Lei-, new Orchard Grove Community '.v'Tf'-. bovitz's legal allegations. Church, hopes people line up for •J- Residents on Park Hills worship services as readily as behind the theater have opposed ' ^te •'••••• ' Leibovitz's attempts to rezonc when the Old Orchard Theater :. >•*$& showed movies and dished out the property for parking, which ; the developer claims is necessary the popcorn. '-• i •••. - '•• - ' ,i' :'' "We are open to everyone. You to redevelop his S.5 acres. don't have to be dressed up. You Leibovitz did not respond to :./•' •• ''; i'V' ' don't have to have your act the Obsei^ver's inquiries. He also owns bank property immediately together," said the Westland res v- • v'r%/ : '.' y north of the theater. ident, formerly the youth pastor ''•.;•••# '•".• at Detroit World Outreach in /-^ v • ,- \ Meanwhile, Cramer and his •l,'l III lil ..-..-.. \S Our CJi U, fOCC-ivfi Redford. 1< colleagues are using two of the Chris Cramer a rv.fkel 'Vort..ex;'-' "That keeps a lot of people theaters for church activities. rv^ni *oo!baii fSvfT-.oj toy from church - that they have to the other side for a playground Painting is the first order of business. A church member'who r h get it together before they come. for kids or something like that. w By MARIE CHESTNEY Harris read the book, logging guage the more acceptable it 1989 Coretta Scott King award STAFF WRITER each and every vulgarity she becomes to them. and was named a Notable Chil [email protected] LIVONIA SCHOOLS encountered, When done, she **It also concerns me that the dren's Trade Book in the field of Language used by fictional sol had more than 300 obscenities people responsible for choosing social studies. diers fighting in the Vietnam on the list iii a book that has 261 the LPS curriculum are not Committee members John in the library. Several conditions War in an award-winning book pages. using higher levels of standards Kuenzel, Carol Schnurstein, "It puts a lot of responsibility The committee ruled the book so upset one.Livonia.mother, "I went to school the very next for our children." Clare Howell, Rodney Hosman, on the principal to monitor the could be used in the classroom school officials have decided the day to complain," she said. Al DiPaolo, Ivan Kemp> Karla use of a book." under the following conditions: book will no longer be used in "They're sending mixed signals Committee review Pellerito and Dorothy Trosko On Monday, the trustees • It is not required reading for high school English,classes in here. It's not OK to swear and School administrators formed came up with five reasons the unanimously agreed with Wat any student. Livonia Public Schools. cuss in the hallways, but it is OK a committee to review the book, book was not suitable for a high son's recommendation and voted • It is only one option among The book, however, will to read in a book." the story of a Harlem African- school English class and 12 rea to delete the book from the high many for teachers to choose and remain in high school libraries. Harris also brought her com American teenager who volun sons why it was suitable to be school curriculum. use. After Franklin High junior plaint to the Livonia Board of teers for military service in the used for classroom teaching. Committee, members praised • It is used in group discus Beth Harris began reading "Fall Education. ' late 1960s and winds up at an With such mixed opinions, the book for being realistic, high sions with other books being dis en Angels" by Walter Dean "My first concern is that chil American base at Chu Lai. The they decided that the book can ly readable, relevant, strong in cussed at the same time. Myers last year in a sophomore dren become desensitized," she book tells of the camaraderie still be used in Franklin class tone, characterization and set • Teachers choosing this novel English class, she told her moth wrote to then-board President that grows among men thrust rooms, but only if certain condi ting, multicultural, historically must discuss their rational with er, Debbie Harris, about all the Dianne Nay, "The more they into a war zone, and depicts the tions are met. important, painting authentic Principal Michael Fenchel. swear words used in the book. read and hear inappropriate lan horrors of that war. It won the Superintendent Ken Watson human experiences, and for • This rational must be com said the book shouldn't be used being written by a respected municated to parents for their in the classroom at all if it had to author, review. Students have the option meet a certain number of pre-set They panned it for its profani of choosing another novel to HERITAGE FESTIVAL conditions. ty, simple plot, and for its lack of read. "The process the committee such literary devices as figura • Teachers using the book August 20 - 22, 1999 sets is unwieldy," Watson said. tive language and symbolism. must also include in discussions "I can't support this process, so Neither Churchill nor Steven the appropriateness of language we should remove this as a sup son high schools^have "Fallen used and the issue of stereotyp plemental book, and just keep it Angels" on their supplemental ing. reading list. Pastor from page A3 and his friends who started the gions, such as the Catholicism in with people. I try to think how *S?* church thought Farmington which he was raised. "Jesus Jesus would approach it. I see Hills was a good place for a new liked to stay in touch with ordi him working hard to be relevant. church. nary people." Often people forget the teachings "This is a highly populated The services - one at 10:30 of God and hold on to the tradi Join us for the 21st annual Ypsilanti Heritage Festival and celebrate area but it does not have a high a.m. Sundays, and another at 7 tions of man. Tradition doesn't southeastern Michigan's history, its people, its heritage. It's your heritage too! percentage of church atten p.m. Wednesdays - are contem mean a lot here." Riverside Park, nestled between downtown Ypsilanti and historic Depot Town, dance," Cramer said. porary. "We have singing, music, But youth does. And the rele a live band. The music is very vancy Cramer is seeking to pro is the Festival's centerpiece, with activities for young and old alike. Reaching out Just take I'94 to Exit 183; turn north and follow the signs. We're waiting for you! lively and the worship is very vide members extends also to The church already has some expressive." youth pastor Seth McCoy. "It is a History to experience... Good things to see & hear... 90 members of all ages. And a Working on a sermon about similar concept. We want it to be nursery has been" started for relevant, Bible-based and in an Living History Encampment & Re-enactments the 10 Commandments, Cramer Arts & Crafts families during services. In the said he planned to tell members understandable presentation," Tours of Ypsilanti, Historic Homes & Gardens Saturday Morning Parade lobby of the theater where Cramer said. Historical Museum & Craft Demonstrators that the rules are standards for WEMU Jazz & Blues Stage patrons stood in line for popcorn success. The church's youth will create Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum Lots of Other Music & Stage Entertainment and other treats, Cramer has set Historic Fashion Show & High Tea "Everyone thinks of them as a human video, for example. Antique Autos, Fire & Steam Engines up chairs and tables for coffee weights. What I'm talking about "The thought is to reach the and socializing following ser is that they give you wings. I'll MTV generation. There will be a Family fun to enjoy... Games to Play... vices. talk about the importance of song and they will act out the Children's Village & Toddler Activities Rubber Ducky & "Corporate Ducky" Races The church was born of a need fidelity; the importance of rest. song," Cramer said. Youth Soccer Raffles, Millionaires' Tent & Bingo Tent for relevancy in today's living. God's word is very practical and Relevancy and community You r Favorite Foods Chess Exhibition & "Living Chess" Game "New churches tend to do bet it works today. The principles spirit also are behind the name ter," Cramer said. "They are a are the same today: Treat other of the church. Cramer's wife, And much, much more! little more open, a little more people with respect." Anni, developed the name. "It's a growth minded. Relevancy. Cramer's purpose is to help community type name. It's also That's the big difference. This is 1999 Ypsilanti Heritage Festival Sponsors This activity is supported by the Michigan people develop their relationship significant of growth. This will Council forArt s and Cultural AJfairs a church that will meet you with God, without restrictions be a place where people will Big Boy Restaurant and Market where you are." Budweiser that accompany many tradition grow in their relationship with Detroit Edison That, Cramer said, is as al religions. "Jesus interacted God," Cramer said. opposed to more traditional reli Ypsilanti Press edition of the Ann Arbor News miibigan covndlfor mi arts and cultural affairs Additional Corporate Sponsorship The two entries Lillian Alvarez submit The 66-year-old avid gardener said she Bank One am She's a ted for the chance to appear on "Road to didn't think her chances of being chosen Ford Motor Company Fund Riches" - the Michigan Lottery's weekly as a contestant were very good. 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Jennifer Granholm calls that an have joined in to support the to the PSC actually closed on bills, and another business has a [email protected] "The idea of fostering greater insult. She argues the company ^request, according to Chris Aug. 10, 17-day bill, who is going to get is just trying to increase fees to DeWitt, a spokesman for paid first. It's not us." Claiming MichCon wants to personal responsibility is not Amy Messano, a spokeswoman new to Michigan having gained its consumers, and she has filed Granholm's office. for MichCon, said the public She said the change will have "encourage greater personal an objection to the proposed accountability among con widespread support over the last Although the proposal is actu notification process is strictly up no impact on the utility's pro few years as a major theme of change in the Billing Practice ally two years old, little publicity to the PSC, but notification of grams to help low income cus sumers," the gas utility company Rules. is'seeking permission from the Michigan Gov. John Engler's has been given to it. A public this proposal followed standard tomers and those wh6 have trou If the change were to be Public Service Commission to welfare reform strategies," hearing earlier this year procedures. ble paying their bills. approved, it would apply to all cut the time customers have to according the paperwork filed received no public comment and Despite the attorney general's "This is for those who can utilities in Michigan that supply pay their-bills and 'increase the with the PSC by MichCon Vice a call for written input brought, objection. MichCon will proceed afford to pay but don't," .Messano President Howard Dow. gas and electric service. Detroit no objections. The time period with the request, which the PSC said. can now consider. Messano said Granholm argues the change she expects the PSC to rule by will create customer confusion the end of the year. The starting and will hit low income cus Commission moves ahead on choice plan date for the change, if approved, tomers hardest. would beset by the PSC : She argues the proposed Utility customers may be turing orders, issued in 1998, on Energy with two options. If service to about 2 million and The intent is to get a small increases in deposits for new allowed to choose alternative a voluntary basis. either company chooses to vol •1.6 million customers, respec group of customers "who have customers could "double the size been gaming the system" to pay electric power suppliers begin On June 29, the Michigan untarily implement the cus tively. of required deposits" and "create bills on time, Messano said. ning Sept. 20. Supreme- Court ruled that the tomer choice program, the utili Gov. John Engler said he will a significant barrier to universal Some customers know that The Michigan Public Services commission "lacks the authori ty's CEO must file a statement continue to support commission access to gas and electric ser MichCon does not'cut off service Commission has requested that ty" to order the utilities to allow by Sept. 1 to that effect, includ orders to begin "the creation of a vices essential to qualitydivjng." for two or three months, she Detroit Edison and Consumers other power companies to com ing an affirmation that its board competitive market." Specifically, the changes would said. In combination with a 21j Energy notify it by Sept. 1 if pete and to mandate that the of directors has approved the cut the billing due dates for utili "The next step is to codify day billing cycle and a current they choose to "voluntarily companies offer an experimen implementation. ty payments from 21 days to 17. those orders into law so that five-day grace period, they put implement'' the customer choice tal "retail wheeling" service. Once customers have begun The grace period for late pay new facilities can be built to off paying their gas bills for long program .previously ordered by taking open access service, this ments would be cut from five The Michigan Supreme Court power the state's growing econo-. periods of time. She estimates •'the'commission. service is no longer a new ser days to one. concluded that the decision to my," Engler said. • ' MichCon lost $12 million last The state's;two largest electric provide a new service lies with vice under, the Michigan - Consumers Energy is the-util . year as a; result.- Deposits for new customers utilities have already indicated in the province of the utility's Supreme Court'decision and the would increase from twice the ity unit of CMS Energy Corp. "Most other businesses have they .will comply with the pro management, not the. commis commission can regulate the monthly average bill to three CMS intends to .voluntarily 17-day billing cycles. Some utili gram which will allow electrici sion's. After that ruling, Detroit rates, terms and conditions of times the peak monthly bill. If implement those orders "which ties in other states have 10-day ty suppliers to compete for cus Edison and Consumers Energy, service. If either company choos the customer has been discon provide a sensible and balanced billing cycles." Messano tomers. indicated they would proceed es not to implement the cus nected once in the last three approach to deregulation, explained. "We just want to mod anyway with the state's plan to tomer choice .program, then the fears, the deposit required for The commission set the dead including the full recovery of ernize our billing system and get allow other companies to sell decision of whether to require reconnection would also increase line Tuesday and issued an stranded costs," according to. a on a level playing field with order determining that it has power in Michigan. the companies to.do so will rest press release issued by the com to three times the peak monthly with the Michigan Legislature. other businesses ... 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"Fifty-two from page Al •A new Volunteer Newsletter will be . • ; Textron « tl l I » « MIUII Pickup" by started at the Public Library;of: Elmore V •-•- Westland. lis purpose is to. Inform vol Public Library of Westland Leonard. These, City officials took no pity, *! know every citizen in West- they adopted in 1993. give the greatest return," he unteers and potential volunteers of are Informal, the various volunteer needs of the denying Textron's 12-year plan land would like to have a tax City officials said privately said. open forum discussions oh notew.or-.- and saying it's time Textron paid break for the next 12 years," she that it would be costlier for Tex City officials remain fiercely library. It Will briefly describe the . requirements of the task along with thy books. Discussions are held in . its fair share of taxes. said, even before council mem tron to relocate than to pay the dedicated to phasing out tax Group Meeting Room 0, Call and . "I think in this competitive bers cast their votes Monday. the day and date the volunteer Is $127,000 in. taxes it hoped to abatements that began in the needed.'In addition, the number of.vol- reserve your copy today. No fee. No market Textron can compete "All I hear is that taxes are avoid with new abatements. late 1970s, when communities uriteers required for the specific task registration required. without this abatement," Coun going up." But Wylie did indicate that fought to attract new business. will be listed, fn an effort-to expand • • CHILDREN'* ACTTVmE> cilman Charles "Trav" Griffin Just in case council members Textron Will consider its options Westland still has 24 such tax its volunteer program, the library will, * Bead Buddie* Crati' said. had been favoring Textron's in coming years. breaks in effect, amounting to designate each task with an age- 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 : Council watcher Dorothy plan, Smith reminded them of an "Textron will make invest $241,000 in lost revenues each appropriate tag. Anyone interested in . A super summer craft activity for • Smith agreed. anti-tax abatement resolution ments where those investments year. receiving the Volunteer Newsletter . young people in grade live and up- cajicall Joe Burchill, volunteer coordi Make your buddy with beads and " ; nator, at (734) 326-6123. string. 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The boy was not wearing a Michigan Hospitals in Ann has two brothers, Donald, 11, search postings for a variety of occu seat belt when he was ejected Arbor. and Alex, 1, and a sister, Aman pations from construction worker to • Volunteer Opportunities computer engineer. Employers who Processing partner from a 1993 Honda Accord after da, 5. She is a ninth-grader at register on the Talent Bank (there is losing control of it on the free Livonia Franklin High School, Age appropriate for: teen, family, There were no signs that drugs no charge for this) can review . adult, senior.. Two volunteers way's northbound lanes about or alcohol were involved in the where she maintains an A-/B+ resumes and post their job openings. : Saturday, Aug. 21, four hours 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12, said Livonia crash, Dawley said. average. Her favorite subjects in OnTline instructions are available to Two volunteers.Monday, Aug. 30, Police Department Lt. 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That- to be in such a leadership role in will he do that given all the time means they act more often.'' "Please ..." state Rep. Andrew state government at 30. Born to he spends working on his busi according to their conscience. Raczkowski, R-Farmington Hills, immigrants, Raczkowski speaks, ness, in the legislature and in Even though he has limited . retorted, his voice dripping with reads and writes Polish, the reserves? time left in the House, disdain. although he grew up in. Farming- "I don't know," is. his only Raczkowski explained his desire He was talking about hjs sta ton Hills. answer. to shy away from conversations J tus as a reservist in the U.S. 'They (mom and dad) achieved Of course, with term limits in about future political ambitions." Army. Having joined at age 17, the American dream ... They effect,'he has only a term and.a "It makes you a target," and he . with the approval of his parents, came here with nothing, just the half left toserve. That will force said he already tries to be open Raczkowski Went to basic train shirts on their backs, and a will him up or out, he said, to residents of his district. Since ing and advanced infantry train ingness to work hard. They Raczkowski campaigned for he is in a statewide leadership ^ ing at Fort Benning, Ga., taught me that," he said. term limits and he still strongly post, he also tries to be receptive' between his junior and senior And that is how'he approached supports them' "He believes to residents seeking to express a years at Harrison High School in campaigning in his first attempt they've changed the way the leg view from all across the state. .., Farmington Hills. at state office at age 24. He lost islature operates. There is less "I've made myself extremely .„ Today, he's a company com to Jan Dolan, but came back as pressure on members to vote accessible," he said. "My phone . mander with the rank of captain. the underdog the next time with the party line. Vote trading, number is listed and I take calls He is paratrooper and pathfinder around and won the seat at age which Raczkowski said is dis at home. And for that there is a :' qualified. He goes to training one 26. tinctly different than compromis price. The price is that when I weekend a month and for one 18- "Nobody gave me a chance of ing, is something he considers mow my lawn, people stop by to . day exercise each year. winning, this young little snot unethical. The result is that talk. And it takes me about four So, the question was whether Military took: State Rep. Andrew Raczkowski, R-Farm- from Farmington Hills. And there is less party discipline and hours to cut my lawn." that gave him a sense of kinship ington Hills, decorates his office with army type toys, a when we won, it gave me the with Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloom- opportunity to prove to them - field, a fellow reservist as well as reminder of his service in the Army Reserve. that young people should not be a fellow state lawmaker. underestimated. They are a "... He's a Navy man," great wealth, if we challenge Limited time offer! Free Tuition Raczkowski said. them. If you don't challenge Apparently, some rivalries run he is now using in his role as a already announced her interest them, you lose a whole genera- deeper thaj^pa^t^jalrili^UprK state legislator:JLL! . Iii his second. injjiat nosL t ion., If-you challenge them and "Raczkowski, 'TRocKy" to friends term> heen hasl " already risen to the '1 enjoy politics," is his only expect moFeotfTpf theffi; "y o uL w ilh and constituents because they post of House majority floor lead response to questions about his get more out of them." have trouble pronouncing his er. That puts him second in com.-, plans. Still, his "first love," he said, is last name, "Ratch-koff-sky," mand in the House Republican Current House Speaker Chuck his business. Want to takes obvious pride in his mili caucus, he said, and his job is to Perricone, R-Kalamazoo Town "I started that in 1993 with tary involvement. His office in manage the schedule as propos ship, is often criticized for his $500 in my pocket and going to Lansing sports a number of als come to the floor for a vote. leadership style, as being too dic an auction in Ohio where I army-oriented toys, including a Essentially, he's in the center of tatorial. He's been accused of bought one printing press." he the taxCOde? stuffed bear wearing camouflage all the activity, offering up each pushing the GOP agenda too said. "An A.B. Dick press, we and a mechanical infantry sol item up for action to the chair quickly at the expense of hearing still have it. It sits off in the cor We cover everything, from completing a basic lOflO to the dier, which crawls and shoots a during sessions of the House of out the minority view. ner. It's going fairly well. We are machine gun. But he's serious Representatives. Raczkowski won't comment on growing it (the business) slowly." skillful handling of complex schedules. Learn about recent about it, Raczkowski says he doesn't Perricone's style, or on the criti Raczkowski recently, moved cnanges In tax laws, as well as proven tax-saving strategies. "The military is boot camp for like to talk much about his polit cisms, but he does say his lead the business from Eastpointe to Once you've graduated, you may even have the opportunity the body," he explains. "People ical ambitions, it puts people off, ership style would be different. Madison Heights. Called Main to interview with H&R Block.'" call for the flexible course ask me why I went to law school but he does admit he's interested He said he believes there is time line Communications, it special times and convenient locations in your area and enrol! today! if I don't intend to be a lawyer. in running for House speaker in to hear out all views. izes in printing, marketing and Law school is boot camp for the the year 2000. He hasn't made a ."You don't think of the mili advertising, producing every •Tnere is a SJ3 fee for boons anka rrvjteruis Free tuWort offer >s good at cartaawttn^ mind." decision, he said. And he won't tary teaching you compassion for thing from business cards to KiR B!OCk lOCStiOOi "•COn-.D!etK>n of trie course « nettner an offer nor a guarantee of err.Di.Oi merit The army has also taught him until January. Rep. Pan God- those you lead, but it does. You annual reports. 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' s. ..r Mm y%* Toi'ifrfs- l-m-YlX-ONi >vAv. flom COM'1- ASSlSTHlTljVlNCj' ' mm HMSWS Itimiili office* tlitouultmil nu-troj>olil;ui Hclrotl. Hl'c^o. Knliiucwiiu. t)\v' A8< The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 Group issues 'wake up call' on BYMIKEMALOTT "Local officials are going to What the CRC produced was a of government, ranking it 14th a countywide basis, eliminating other units to expand the base of JHOMETOWNNKWS SERVICE have get past the fight to protect report called "A Bird's Eye View among the 50 states. Michigan intermediate school districts and local resources," the report con 1 •'nunaloit@home!comta,net their turf," said Eric Lupher, of Michigan Local Government ranks seventh among the states further consolidating school dis cludes. • \ ~* • ••.•.'- '.'.'- at the end of Twentieth Centu ^•'Citizens Research Council of senior research analyst for the in terms of general purpose local tricts to reduce their numbers. • It also suggests that adopting CRC and author of the report. ry." ,- units, including 83 counties, •"Michigan, the oldest indepen- "The number of school districts government structures "led by "This will probably require Loeal government was primar 1,241 townships, 273 cities and has experienced a 92 percent ' dent public policy research group an executive" would be more action from the State, if we really ily designed in the last century 262 Villages, decline since the turn of the cen ' in the state, has issued a "wake want it to happen. But left.to and has been.highly resistant to "Special-purpose local units tury," the report stated. "It is efficient. Elimination of overlap 1 up call" to local government. their own devices, local govern change, the report states, include 564 school districts, 54 argued that further reductions in the power granted to various \ -\. There are too many local units ments probably will not move "Despite the advances in com intermediate school districts, 28 would lead to greater economies forms of local government is also ; of government, too many school toward regionalization." munications and transportation, community college districts, 14 and efficiencies. Since Proposal recommended. ^districts, and too many special That's; probably not what the the geographic area of most local planning and development A, school districts are much less For its part, the Municipal 'purpose units of government, Michigan Municipal League governments in Michigan contin regions, and 263 special districts dependent on property taxes. League has yet to respond to the like intermediate school districts expected to hear when it called ues to reflect the distances hors and special authorities," the Consolidation would allow dis report. And phone calls to the and community colleges. That v for the report during a Sympo es could travel in a day," the report concludes. tricts to reduce administrative organization this week were not •makes them inefficient. They sium on the Future of Local Gov report concludes. The report notes that a num costs to concentrate more dollars returned. ' dverlap and are left to fight over ernment in Michigan back in Michigan has a large number ber of reforms have been pro on classroom needs. Strong advocates of home rule, limited resources. The taxation June. It asked for five papers of local units and "the structures posed in recent years which Additional improvements and financial structure for local from a variety of researchers, of many local units, particularly would simplify local government, could be made if, "The number of the Municipal League typically government, as a result, is high including CRC, across the state townships and counties, reflect eliminating the village form of local governments competing for argues that the ability of local ly complex and confusing, even on the challenges facing, local the 19th century emphasis on a government, eliminating the dis limited resources could be governments to set their own for those who are familiar with government in the coming centu diffused executive function." tinction between cities and town reduced and small local govern* policy is often what gives com how it works. ry- Michigan has 2,884 local units ships, providing more services on ments could consolidate with munities their local flavor. County sponsors one-day teachers institute on youth violence d A one-day institute will be con- this class will explore the plan enforcement tactical interven Ypsilantt Township fire chief. ardous materials and incident preparedness planning, incident ~ ftiirto^ fnr ^^nphp^g-and adminis ning process and response guide tion. Lawver is the program coordi- command. He is also working command, foreign and domestic trators.on youth violence and r lines fof^.LeacherbTand schuul . The progrnnt will bg^hmU^ ^oatox'fQr.EMU^ Public Safety with various law enforcement terrorism and issues in emergen- '.,. intervention methods from 9 administrators when confronted around; an incident command • Administration Program, directs •~Hgti-nt.it'-'-—nn t^y— propartr _ cvl-DJeDaredness. Dangler is also a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, with violent acts by youths. structure that interfaces with "tactical training program for law response plans for school- sys- • a response person for the Feder- at the Wayne County Regional The class will explore bomb law enforcement . and fire enforcement at EMU and teach terns across the state. Lawver is al Emergency Management Educational Service Agency procedures, weapons discharge, response personnel. es Special Weapons and Tactics also the project administrator for Agency and is currently training Annex, Room 3, 33500 Van Born acts of domestic terrorism The class will be taught by classes and hostage rescue cours Youth-At-Risk, a grant funded across the country on terrorism Road, in Wayne. including weapons of mass Skip Lawver, an assistant pro es for law enforcement. program. issues. ^Instructed by Eastern Michi destruction, hostage situations fessor in the Department of Lawver also teaches courses Dangler teaches courses in the For more information or to gan University's Comprehensive and response capabilities should Interdisciplinary Technology, on foreign and domestic terror Public Safety Administration register by.phone, call (734) 487- • Education Assistance Center, the affected school require law- and William Dangler, a retired ism, arson investigation, haz Program, including emergency 0370. 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Editor 734-953-2131, smnson^oe-homocomm.net :tA'MIMI»liM.) &«4w»«?l i-jlUsffif? FKaMwtnffitgl Mi&^*H^ 4 /0 • #P^'#P^ft l r ' .-8 ;V? ://' k<- if; iff > [p B cm* #" V» " f£ //' If SM? !.,# y L- Oi^* /,^ ;-••••••• Sgtfr'- Vf C^> v, ms££& JACK GLADDEN How quickly Kids favor brand names adults forget Why can't they be like we were ... for back-to-school duds Perfect in every way? What's the matter with kids today? H y^ye Bye Birdie" fans will rec- BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI •^ognize those more-than- SPECIAL WRITER •i^slightly-tongue-m-cheek arrying a stack of designer lyrics from that rock 'n' roll musical of jeans and shirts at Mervyn's the early '60s. The lament, of course, CCalifornia, Scott Osinski, 11, goes back to the beginning of believes that clothes definitely make mankind. Or, at least, to the second a difference in social status at school. generation. The sixth grader from Belleville When Cain slew Abel, Adam proba- was shopping at the Westland store - hly nhonV bin hond nnd wondered. recently when-be- ex plained-hisJjQgic* "What's the matter with kids today? te So much violence.'' "If kids wear geeky sweatshirts Now anyone who has ever been the that their moms buy, they usually parent of a teenager knows that hav don't get any friends," Osinski said. ing such a creature around can some His mom said she allows Scott and times be an unnerving experience. his twin brother, Sean, to pick out Which ones?: Often it can be quite maddening. most of their own clothes. Checking for school Yet, just how different are kids Another Mefv.yn's shopper, Brit clothes at the Meijer today? Were we, the adults, really tany Ivan, 12, agreed with Osinski. store in Canton, "perfect in every way" when we were "Kids pay attention to clothes," said their age? Or, as we become more cur the Belleville resident. "People judge Heather Quinlan mudgeonly in our middle years, are you by your clothes.'1' (photo above), 10, we losing both our patience and our For the first time this year Brit confers with her memory? tany and her brother Josh won't be mother Nancy about Case in point: A colleague of mine wearing school uniforms. Uniforms a pair a jeans. Over noted that while residents and offi provided an easier routine every cials in Plymouth decry the practice in the shoes section, morning, because there wasn't any Angela Sunyog of teenagers "cruising" in that west choice involved, but they were also ern Wayne County community, anoth more expensive. (photo at left), 9, t?ies er group of people is practically deify And since there were dress down on shoes under the ing the very same activity with the watchful eyes of her "Woodward Dream Cruise." days at their previous school, their mother Brenda explained, her kids mother Lynn, brother The Dream Cruisers, of course, date back to the '50s and '60s when drive- had to have the costly uniforms, as Joshua, 5, and sister ins were the hangouts and drag rac well as the other clothes. Jessica, 11 112. ing down two-lane streets was a com Brittany said she was bored by the mon (and illegal) practice. But that repetition of wearing the same thing was then and this is now. That was us everyday and was looking forward to and this is them. what she could wear this school year. One of my favorite songs is "Okie "I got -tired of the uniforms," she from Muskogee." It's a favorite explained. because of the lines that go: During an informal survey of area We don't smoke marijuana in shoppers combing the racks of gar Muskogee ments, mostly jeans, days before the We don't take our trips on LSD school bells will ring in the new mil-, And white lightnin's still the biggest lennium school year, most mothers thrill of all either guided their children away Never mind that "white lightnin'" from designer clothes or begrudgingly was just as illegal as marijuana. It paid the inflated prices. was the drug of choice of the good pie hoys. Marijuana was the drug of the Looking for logos long-haired hippies. Besides, white Standing outside the dressing room lightnin' was then and marijuana.was at Mervyn's, Sharon McGuire of Gar now. den City was waiting for her daugh Then and now ter and son to emerge with their most STAFF PHOTOS BY P.UX HITISCHMANN Any time sOme "enterprising" recent picks. She was looking for Wayne, likes baggy shorts, flare pants writer comes up with a story about anything with the Nike and Adidas slips in. Robin Maslyk was disappointed and B.U.M. Equipment shirts. Her archaic laws that are still on the logos. Jessica, a sixth grader, was in the with the styles offered in young girls' eightryear-old sister, Sara added . books somewhere, one of them is cer "My 10-year-old (son), I can steer market for flared and carpenter jeans. dresses for her daughter Lauren, 8. khakis to Kelli's list. The styles, were much too mature for tain to be a law against "spitting-on away from the name brands, but my Angela, a fourth grader, wanted Nike Robby Stone, 7, also of Wayne has a young girl, she added. the sidewalk."That was then. Now 14-year-old (daughter) has gone to the shoes.- Their five-year-old brother, simple tastes: "I like my glow in the Plymouth police apparently have dark side," McGuire said followed Joshua, will'wear whatever mom "She's not going to wear anything dark shirt with a dinosaur on the decided that "sitting on the sidewalk" with a laugh. "I couldn't steer her buys. that's here," Robin Maslyk said. "My front." ' is equally abhorrent. away." Down the aisle from the Taylors,; girl loves to wear dresses and I don't He also prefers baggy shorts and That was the case when a 15-year- In Mervyn's children's department, Eric Sopko, a second grader at Huls- think these dresses are appropriate. old teenager was ticketed, fined $210 breakaway jeans, pants with snaps Julie Dumtie, 5; was shopping with ing Elementary in Canton; was shop •for this age bracket-. from waist to shoe, for easy changes and sentenced to 32 hours of commu her mother, Sara, and brother, ping, with his mother, Karen and "We're not into the.fads and for the nity service for sittingori a downtown that arc es-peeially popular among •Michael, 7'. Although she was-wearing younger sister, Rachel; He wears-only most part, not the things that will •athletes. ; ' . sidewalk. Technically, he was charged a hot green dress, Julie said she solid or stripes shirts, without come and go. We're into the tradition- with "obstructing" the sidewalk." Some . : The bad news., he. said..isL that his prefers pants for school. . " designs; He also^prefers long.shorts : ; ; •'zl\-" :-'.;: • •"••'•' '.'••"••;•.. ."' ' mom doesn't like either fashion style..- cynics tend to believe he was ticketed aiid Nike shoes. . for being a teenager in Plymouth. Michael was a.fashion statement in Her brother, Todd, is going into Heather Quinten. a 10-year-old fifth a B;U.M. T-shirt and Pipes shorts. In "It's inappropriate to have shirts kindergarten and will wear what grader at Tonda Elementary School in That colleague who brought up the with dinosaurs and stuff," he added. •-'• Dream Cruise also made another fact, the second grader prefers Pipes mom decides ...Case closed.. .Canton likes, anything with Twee-tie point about modern society: "They've pants, too,. His sister, Rachel, likes anything : Maslyk wasn't ready to give up Bird on it. Last we k, she was check made it illegal to be a teenager.5' Lyn Taylor of Canton, who was with Barbie on it. either. ing the Tweetie Bird jeans. She shopping With her children, Jessica Undaunted by the task ahead, "We stop and browse everywhere, already has Tyve£tie Bird shortalls Now and then and Angela, at Meijer in Westland Karen Sopko was ready to forge on. because there's always that one piece and T-shirts. Before we get top despairing of said, tries to avoid designer clothes. "We've just begun," she said. "We're that you find," she said. "today's" teenagers, think back. But, every now and then something going to hit Kohl's and Target, too." Kelli Clevenger, a 10-year-old from ~~~ Please see CLOTHING, B2 "West Side Story," that classic tale of rivalry and violence among teenage . gangs, was brought to the screen in 1961, and before that it was a Broad way musical. "Rebel Without a Cause," the James Care cares for parents who grieve Dean classic promoted as "a challeng ing drama of today's teenage vio Helping oth BY SUE MASON lence," Nyas released in 1955; STAFF WlUTKR "Reefer Madness," that hokey melo ers: smn.sonCoo.honsccomrn.npt drama about teenage marijuana Piontek lias The needlework of strangers-has touched Mary »' addiction, was first released in 1936 found a way under, the title "Tell Your Children." Piontek profoundly. Among her most precious posses- . "Confessions of an English Opium to heal the sinns is .a small handmade quilt'and'a blanket, the Eater," telling the story of how opium wound of work of strangers made to comfort those who grieve. could destroy your life, was published losing her The quilt, no bigger than a foot square, and-.blan in; 1821. • premature ket are for her son Andrew who was stillborn at 26 And, oh yes, "West Side Story" was weeks.on March 17. loosely based on - you guessed it - son with "He was presented to me in his own special blan "Romeo and Juliet," that ultimate Angel Care, ket," Piontek said. "It meant so much to me that Shakespearean romance that cen a volunteer someone Would take the time to make a quilt for tered around the rivalry (and vio organiza someone who died." lence) of teenage gangs. tion com The blanket as well as making,the cap and gown Yeah, teenagers can be pains in the for her son's burial have inspired the Bedford resi behind. They can be obnoxious. Infu mitted to dent to form Angel.Care, an organization committed riating. Frustrating and maddening. comforting to'comforting grieving families. • But the truth is they always have grieving Angel ('are volunteers make, collect and distribute been.: families.. handmade blankets arid burial gowns to St: Mary. And we used to be them. Henry Ford. Providence and Huron Valley hospitals Jack Gladden, a copy editor for The "They might not take the pain away, but-a family . Observer Newspapers, lives iti Canton, can look at it and know .someone else cares." she Reach him by 6-mail at jghddcn C?w. homecomrii.net. said. sntF Piiuiu v.\ Hftiw Mm nut """TMrns7see AfiOEL CAROM II mmmmmmi HMMmM iHmmmmmm*mm*mmmmmmammmm*mmmm*mam*mmt**mm*m*****mMm*&m*M&niiiifliiffMiiiiiiiiiiWiii i mm^mi^i mmmmmmmmmt B2(WQ) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST19, 1998 from page Bl CRAFTS CALENDAR Listings for the Crafts Calendar charge. Call (734) 453-5145 for Several miles away at Parisian jeans. - look at Tommy Hilfiger clothes. • brother, Nicholas. The boys have should be submitted in writing more information. ir> Laurel Park Place, 15:year-old Lindsay Vierk, 13, came to "That's the. only thing he an easy, way of weeding out some no later than noon Friday for the UVONIACHVRCHIIA Dave MacFarland of. Livonia Laurel Park Place from Gross© wants," she said. "That and of the people they know they next Thursday's Issue. They can The Livonia Churchill High aqid he likes American Eagle. He with her mom. Her fall. Michael Jordan''with the shbe$.* be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, School PTSA is accepting appli The Stevenson High School .stu wardrobe Svill consist mostly of Standing nearby, Adam was don't want to be around. Livonia 48150, by fax at (734) cationstot its eighth annual fall dent made a point of noting that jeans, vests and T-shirts. She wearing a Tommy Hilfiger tank If they're wearing the extreme 591-7279. For more informa craft showlO a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. he doesn't buy the ever popular likes Hydraulic and Roxy, top and Tommy long shorts. The ly baggy pants that drag below tion, call (734) 953-2131. 23 at the school, 8900 Newburgh and sometimes expensive, "because they fit me real well." clothes in the bag he was holding their shoes, it's a good indication ST. ELIZABETH Road, Livonia. Admission is $1. Tommy Hilfiger clothes, because "And they're hot as expen all had Tommy Hilfiger logos. the kids are into grunge, they St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church For an application, call (734) tjie colors are too bright sive,".her mom whispered, . A few feet away, Stefano Gia- is looking for crafters for its 532-0022. I His friend, Rob Grisius, 15, On the other hand, Cindy marco, a 13-year-old, Northville agreed. •autumn arts and crafts show 9 • LIVONIA STEVENSON said his school wardrobe will N'ehrneh of Livonia, said her 13- middle school student, was shop "Those people I don't go near," a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 at the The Livonia Stevenson High mostly consist of khakis and year-old son, Adam, will only ping with his mom and twin Stefano added. church, 26431 W. Chicago, School Booster Club is accepting between Inkater and Beech Daly applications for its annual Holi roads. To register, call Kathy at day Happening Craft Show 10 Angel Care from page Bl (313)937-2880. . a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the SACFttD HEART high school, 33500 Six Mile Sacred Heart Church will have a Road, Livonia. A single space 'Piontek, who started out by level of Angel Care. Piontek not (booth) coats $60. A limited .num making several gowns for Huron only delivered clothing and blan craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get. 16 at the church, 29125 W. Six ber of spaces with electricity are Valley Hospital, has a half dozen kets, but literature on pregnancy available at no extra charge. For volunteers who make everything loss to add to pamphlets the cen Mile Road, Livonia.There will be free admission and bake sale. an application, call (248) 478- from angel gowns for burial to ter already has, Sabo said; 2395 or{734)464^1041. caps, gowns, bonnets and booties "I'm very impressed with For more information or table In addition to volunteers, diaper, pins to attach Angel rental, call Jennifer at (248) 426- ST.SABINA incizes for "teenie tiny micro- Angel Care is in need of angel Care cards to the gowns and Mary; she more than anyone else preemies to 'full-term babies." understands the needs of griev 6227. Applications are being accepted gowns for burial, bootiesi caps .blankets, fabric, yarn, trims; ST.DAMIAN from crafters for the St. Sabina The volunteers come from far and bonnets, blankets, fancy arid patterns to share with ing families," said Sabo. "I and near. Her neighbor has been applaud her for taking her own Crafters are needed for St. School craft show 9 a.m. to 4 diaper pins and small hand members of the group. Damian Parish's fall arts and p.m. Nov. 6, at the school, 8147 making full-sized clothing, while made toys, teddy bears, bun Patterns are available by grief and making it into some a woman in Pennsylvania who. thing quite positive." crafts show. The show will be 9 Arnold, Dearborn Heights. The niesand .the:like. . sending a stamped, self- a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the fee is $27 for an 8-foot table or was touched by the idea has ; Clothlngis needed in all addressed envelope to Angel The answer was a "we need been crocheting gowns and blan this woman" when Susan Klotz, church, 30055 Joy Road West-. space (a limited number are , sizes - micro preemie to full- Care, 15911 KinlocV Redford land. For more information, call available) and $25 for a 6-foot kets. ' • ;:'••; term.. Blankets; can be in any. 48239 v :•;:_/:; ---/-,-::} nursing manager for labor and "Some volunteers have been v delivery at Henry Ford Hospital (734)421-6130. table or space. Applications and form - knit, crochet, ^ewn -,-t People interested in •volun fees will be accepted through touched by infant death, some and be as small as . 12-15 teering can call Angel Care at in Detroit, received Piontek's let ST. THEODORE are touched by the idea," Piontek ter about Angel Care. Because St. Theodore Catholic Church is Oct. 6. For more information, inches- square. Baby, patterns (313) 534-6496 or by e-mail at call Jane Palmer at (734) 953- said. "One woman who called and colors are suggested, d a m a r y @ v o y a ge r .net or Henry Ford is a .level one trauma looking for crafters for its annual said she didn't want to sound center that accepts many high- craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct, 5914. The organization also is www;rnihdmet6wn.coni/oe/an ST.EDITH naive, but she didn't realize' accepting donations of fancy gelcare.,./: "'• - - risk cases, it has a high number 16 in the Parish Social Hall, babies died." . . of infant deaths. 8200 N. Wayne Road, Westland. Crafters are needed for St. Edith The volunteers are making . The staff has always tried to Table rental is $20. For more School's fall craft show 9 ajn. to_ gowns that fiH illiull HS -i iave soiiieuiiiig, whether it was information; call Mary al;(734-)~-- -4^ffl;1^dv: I3T£theTcKooli to be a keepsake for the grieving "She's helped me with ideas and 15089 Newburgh.Road, Livonia. 12 inches long and weighing only family. . •'" " encouragement. She gave me the gowns provided by a few church 425-4421. ounces to a full-term 8-pound groups or hospital T-shirts and ST.AIDAN Booth rental is $40 for a 10-by-8- "I try to make everything angel story that appears on the_ foot space. For more information, infant. Caps fit infant- heads -as keepable,"' said Piontek. "If the Angel Care tags. It says it all." blankets; for the families, but Crafters are needed for St. Aidan small as the size of a large wal "certainly not as nice as what Catholic Church's 16th annual call Diana at (734) 462-6037 or family chooses to bury their child The hospitals have responded Jo Ann at (734) 464-9370. nut. Blankets in any form are as in the gown or wrapped in the positively to Angel Care. Offi Mary brings in," Klotz said. craft show Oct. 16 in the Activity small as 12-15 inches square. blanket, they can keep the card cials at Huron Valley thought "It's nice to know we have a Center, 17500 Farmington Road, ST. PAUL LUTHERAN "I tell my volunteers that these to create a memory." her inquiry to do the gowns was supply and it's helpful for the Livonia. Applications are avail Crafters are wanted, for St. Paul are something money can't buy," Piontek got the angel story "wonderful," while the chaplains care provider," she added. "It's able by calling (248) 477-8942 or Lutheran Church's 12th annual Piontek said: "From my own per from her good friend and source at Providence have called asking like a treat for the nurses when (734)427-1427. holiday craft show 9 a.m. to 4 Mary brings in the gowns. They sonal experience, especially with of encouragement, Ruth Ann for the patterns.so they can help. ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE p.m. Nov. 13 at the church, a teenie tiny baby, you can't go Thill, founder of Afghans for Henry Ford requested more full- tend to get personal when things Tables currently are available 20805 Middlebelt Road at Eight to the store and buy clothes." Angels. Like some of her pat term gowns. To date, Angel Care don't go well, and this way they for St: Robert Bellarmine Mile Road. Table rental and/or Some of the Angel Care pat terns, Piontek found Thill on the has provided some"40 gowns to can pick out a special outfit for Church*s 17th annual Christmas space is $25 (no charge for elec terns Piontek has found on the Internet. the hospitals. the family." bazaar, slated for 9 a.m. to 3 tricity, if available when applica Internet, and some are actual Started in 1996 following the St. Mary Hospital "luckily" p.m. Oct. 23, at the church, West tion is received). For more infor doll patterns. While Piontek death of Thill's nephew, Afghans .hasn't had to use any of the Piontek hopes to get non-profit Chicago at Inkster roads, Red- mation, call (248) 476-0841 or points out that doll clothes don't for Angels has two chapters in Angel Care gowns and blankets status for Angel Care and even ford. Table rental is $25. For (734)591-0224. fit well, she admits using her north central Iowa which make to date, but Janet Sabo, nurse tually have chapters in other more information, call Joanne at SS. SIMON AND JUDE daughter's dolls that are about and distribute baby blankets to manager of the maternity center, states. An Angel Care brochure (313) 937-0226 or Josie at (734) The Mother Cabrini Guild of Ss. preemie size to gauge if the local hospitals to give to parents is "sure they will be appreciated has generated an average of two 522-2963. Simon and Jude Church will gowns will fit. calls a day about volunteering. who have suffered, the loss of by the grieving families." DELTA KAPPA QAMMA have its arts and crafts boutique Each gown and blanket comes their infant through miscarriage, Different volunteers have pro "1 think people are finding out Crafters are needed for the 13th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov, 13 at the with a" tag, attached by a fancy stillbirth or infant death. vided the center with items, such about Angel Care and think it's a annual Delta Kappa Gamma church, 32500 Palmer Road, diaper pin, that contains the "She's my good friend; I e-mail as caps and knit hats at Christ neat idea. This is a lifelong thing juried show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. Westland. There also will be a angel story. The cards are meant her every day," said Piontek. mas time, but nothing at the With me, even if it ends up with 23 at West Middle School, 44401 free raffle every hour, snack me just crocheting stuff," said Sheldon Road, Plymouth. A sin food, bake sale and 50/50 raffle. Piontek who learned to crochet gle space is $70 with table rental For table rental, call (734) 421- from her grandmother. available and electricity free of 0591 or(734)722-1343. r m u mote •Hi^l We'll Rochester npchester Hills: »48-853-3222 ClmkstbrtiLaKe.Orion, Oxfdrd, WaterforcJ: 249 47S:4f>9C p**Pi«^#>»'»*>#pHl'»**«»'^y*twiw»y^r*M^^p»ww^^^ I'WH'ilt1' n» >.i'irtli»*i*irr*V^>|JW*^'^^Wf•3wry^jjj.TH»» tthm'ifti'i^^M^^t^^Sm^ "''•:"' "''••' ' '••••'•".''• .o&oniih9.com'..••;."'.'•.^ v ';'.'•':"•.; ''•'..•••'.•-'•.'..." V mm^ WWMWPP mm mmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST'19, 1999 B3 ANNIVERSARIES 4-fiholds special equestrian Twenty-five children and adult, riders along with 40 volunteers turned but during the recent Oakland County Fair for the annual 4rH Horseback Riding for Handicappers Program. . The event was held at Spring Oaks in Davisburg. The volun teers helped lead horses and spot riders who riders competed for ribbons in such events as trail, horse shoe relay, western horse manship and hunt seat equi tation. Harmony Acres of Northville, Kalis - Mary Ann, Dolores, Harry, owned by George and Nancy Barbara, John and the late Harm, provided three Arabian Arnold and Rita Kalis of West- Lucille - and eight grandchil horses - Tarifa, Diamond and land are celebrating their 50th Love Idol - and volunteers for wedding anniversary at an dren. the event. anniversary Mass at St. Richard A retired truck driver, he is The Harmony Acres horses are Catholic Church and reception interested in fishing. A retired well-known to the handicap rid brunch. custodian, she is interested in ers and have made numerous The couple exchanged vows on crochet. They also are active in appearance in local and state Aug. 27, 1949, at St. Casmir parades, including the recent Church in Detroit. She is the for the Westland Senior Citizens Westland Summer Festival mer Rita Nowrocke, and their children and grand parade. Nancy, a psychology at The Kalises have six children children. Schoolcraft College, also teaches training the parade horse in the Drury college's equine program. The riders included Jared Charles and Margaret Drury .Hymen, the. son of Mr. and Mrs. of Redford celebrated their 50th Richard Hymen of West Bloom- wedding anniversary July 9 at a field, on Tarifa, Elana Kaminen, My ribbon: Joe Lutksy (top barbecue with family and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. photo) shows off the rib friends. Dennis Kaminen of Oak Park, on bon he won with the help The couple, who.moved to Red- Diamond, and Joe Lutksy of Fer- ford 48 years ago, exchanged. of his horse Idol end vol- ndalft nn Tdnl - - - •' - 'w -.- •' '• — — unteers Maureen Richard _vows July;_%_l949jn.DetimL-Slie- Jared,. with the help of Dee "Is the former Margaret S.irola Hodges of Northville and Melis son (center) and Cheryl and worked as a keypunch oper sa James of Novi, collected a tro McGee.The warm weather ator for 'IBM before raising her phy in intermediate hunt seat. was reason enough for a family. , Laura Roberts of Northville led Children include Robert of refreshing drink of lemon Diamond and Maureen Richard ade for rider Elana Kami Hatteras, N.C.; Maureen, of son, also of Northville, led Idol. Auburn, Calif.; Mary Beth of Assisting them was Cheryl nen and her mount, Dia Howell, Pamela of Highland and McGee of Livonia. mond, which got help the late Richard, who died in with the cup from volun 1997. They also have six grand He is retired from the whole People interested in riding or children. sale floral business. volunteering in the 4-H Horse teer Laura Roberts (cen back Riding for Handicappers ter) and program organiz Program, can call the Oakland er Judy Bolis of Holly. Boehnlein County 4-H Office at (248) 858- . Albert and Dolores Boehnlein 0892. of Garden City are celebrating their 50th anniversary on Aug. 21, at a reception at the Maple- wood Community Center in Gar Read Taste on Sunday den City following a Mass at St. Dunstan Catholic Church. A£SST The couple married on Aug. 20, 1949, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Detroit. She is the for mer Dolores Kruse. 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Orientation will be 1246. can specify the type of work AAA Michigan and Henry ADULT LITERACY 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. they are willing to do and Ford OptimEyes will pre An Adult Literacy program 1, in the conference room at the communities they want sent free child ID. finger is being offered free at the the center, on Newburgh in to work in. Call(734 )422- printing and vision screen Salvation -Army Wayne- Westland. Beginners are 1052. ing 11 a.m, to 2 p.m. Satur VOLUNTEERS Westland Corps Communi welcome, and substitutes are needed • Bowling will OYER CENTER day, Aug. 21, allocations ASSISTED LIVING ty Center starting Sept, 22. including 35184 Central Volunteers are being begin 11 a.m. Wednesday, The Wayne-Westland Marquette House assisted . School District's Dyer City Parkway in Westland. living facility, 36000 Cam, sought who are interested . Sept. 8. For information, A packet of safety informa in tutoring children and call (734) 722-7632. Senior Adult Center has pus Drive, Westland, seeks activities Monday through tion will also be provided. volunteers to spend time adults 4-5:30 p.m. Wednes DEHART VISIT For information, call (734) days and Thursdays. For Thursday at the center, on with residents to provide State Rep. Eileen DeHart, Marquette between Wayne 427-5200. an activity or a one-on-one Adult Literacy enrollment D-Westland, will visit Mar or additional information, and Newburgh roads. Mon PET ADOPTION visit. Call Peggy in the quette House 10:30 a.m. days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 activities department, call Leau'Rette Douglas, Tuesday, Sept. 7, to help The Dearborn Animal Shel (734)722-3660. p.m.; Tuesdays, arts., crafts ter will have an Adoption (734)326-6537. kick off festivities for and needlework at 9:30 Showcase 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ANGELfiARE MOM'S MORNING OUT National Assisted Living a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen Week, Scpt/12-ia ShcTviti- Saturday, Aug. SI, atrPct Angel Care, a volunteer Children,.ages newborn to Band, 10 a,m., bingo at 1 - Smart, Ford Road and Mer^ organization, is looking for 6, and their mothers are discuss current legislation p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, cury Drive in Dearborn. volunteers to sew, crochet, invited to a Mom's Morning affecting seniors, state arts/crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a For information, call Jill knit, etc: blankets and Out 9-11:30 a.m. every preparation for Y2Kand Hawaiian dance exercise Smith at (313)441-3244 or burial gowns to donate to Thursday at New burg will answer questions. The class will be 1 p.m. every the shelter at (313) 943- local hospitals for infants United Methodist Church,' facility is at 36000 Campus Wednesday in Hall A of the 2697. who die. Qontact Mary Pio- on Ann Arbor Trail Drive, Westland. The pub Senior Resources Depart- * ntek for patterns and infor between Wayne and New- lic may attend. For infor ment (Friendship Center), CONCERT SERIES mation, call Sallv Levay, The final date for the West- mation, (313)534-6496. burgh, Livonia. Children 1119 Newburgh. Instructor are grouped together by (734)326-6685. is Kammo Oris. Sign up at land CulturalSociety sum VETERAN'S HAVEN mer concert series is Sun ages in rooms with two DINNER AND SHOW the front desk or call 1734) Veteran's Haven operates a It'snota firei Sean Kelly was among the caregivers per room. This 722-7632. day, Aug. 22. The concert car, boat, camper and real Atrip to dinner and the will be 6 p.m. at the many enjoying his time at program is an optional co- . play "Titanic" is scheduled estate donation program. op, with parents working William P. Faust Public Donations are tax- , annual Lonnie Drive blockparty in : for Thursday, Sept. 23. Library of Westland Perfor once each month. Call (734) Cost is $85. Arrive at the deductible. For informa Westland. The event was held Saturday, 422-0149. CLUBS IN mance Pavilion, 6123 Cen tion, call (734) 728-0527. Aug. 7, with a theme of "Christmas in Friendship Center at 4 tral City Parkway, between p.m., eat at Three Brothers ACTION August/'A fire fepqrtment visit was Restaurant at 5 p.m., Warren and Ford. The con inch WESTLAND ROTARY cert is free, and the Bailey arrive at Detroit Opera The Westland Rotary Club Center is the rain location. HISTORIC House at 7:30 p.m. Play meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs SCHOOLS starts at 8 p.m. Return to The concert sponsored by PERRINSVILLE days at Joy Manor, 28999 the Westland City Council. SCHOLARSHIP is limited. For information, guage class, music and art, center at 11:30 p.m. Call The historic Perrinsville (734) 722-7632. Joy, east "of Middlebelt in For information, call (734) APPLICATIONS call Karen at (734) 522- . a dress code and a comput one-room school opens to Westland. 722-7620. Applications for the 3714. er lab with access to the the public 1-4 p.m. on the SENIOR CHOIR SWEET ADELINES Wayne-Westland Junior CHURCH PRESCHOOL Internet. Call (734) 722- last Sunday of each month A Friendship senior choir, Miss Scholarship program The County Connection The Westland Free 1465 or (248) 569-7787. through September. People under the direction of Chorus of Sweet Adelines are available at the admin Methodist Preschool has LITTLE PEOPLES are welcome to come and Robert Cassidy, meets 9 istrative offices of John International is looking for AT THE openings for 3- and 4-year- Livonia Little Peoples Co visit the renovated 1856 a.m. Thursdays at the women who love to sing. Glenn and Wayne Memori olds in the morning and op Preschool is now schoolhouse at Warren and Westland Senior Resources The group sings a cappella LIBRARY al high schools. The pro afternoon sessions. The enrolling for the fall in pro Cowan roads, west of Mer- Department Friendship music in barbershop style. FRIENDS OF LIBRARY gram is open to high school younger pupils attend grams for 3- and 4-year- riman in Westland. Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Rehearsals are 7 p.m. seniors who live in Wayne The Friends of the William Tuesdays and Thursdays, olds. For more information, WESTLAND MUSEUM Westland. Anyone who Tuesdays at UAW Local P. Faust Public Library . or Westland or attend other pupil's on Mondays call (734) 422-1176. enjoys singing may join. 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- Wayne-Westland schools. The Westland Historical group meets at 7 p.m. the and Wednesdays. A Friday LITTLE LAMBS Museum is open 1-4 p.m. EXERCISE lanti. For more informa second Tuesday of each The Junior Miss program enrichment class is also Musical Chairs is a new tion, call Paula at<734i awards the scholarships, Little Lambs Preschool, on Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne month at the library, 6123 available. The preschool is Farmington Road south of Road, between Marquette program from Jazzercise 995-4110. Central City Parkway. Call which are raised by dona at 1421 S. Venoy, West- designed for exercisers tions from local businesses. West Chicago in Livonia, is and Cherry Hill. Call (734) CHADD (734) 326-6123. Meetings land. Call (734) 728-3559. accepting registration for 326^1110. older than 40. The program last about one hour and are Criteria are scholastic CHADD of Northwest GARDEN CITY CO-OP the school year. Classes FRIENDS MEET provides a low to moderate Wayne County meets the open to the public. Friends record, presence and com workout for the older adult. posure, judge's interview, The Garden City Co-op meet Monday-Wednesday-. Friends of the Westland first Thursday of the also holds a book sale dur nursery has openings for Friday afternoons and The exercise improves ing regular library hours at physical fitness and talent. Historical Museum meets 7 month throughout the preschool classes for ages Tuesday-Thursday morn p.m. on the second Tuesr strength, flexibility, bal the library. . Finalists advance to the ance, posture, coordination school year at the Livonia 18 months through 4 years. ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. days of January, March, Civic Center Library, Michigan Junior Miss pro Little Lambs is a nonprofit, and cardiovascular gram for additional schol Tots class meets oil May, July, September and 32777 Five Mile. CHADD Wednesday mornings, and nondiscriminatory November at the Westland endurance. It incorporates arships. Stephanie Mead, a resistance exercises using . is a nonprofit, parent- 3-and 4-year-olds meet preschool.;Call(248)471- Meeting House, 37091 based, volunteer organiza 1998 finalist, and Courtney Mondays and Thursdays. 2077. rubber tubing and light RECREATION Cagnon, a 1999 finalist, Marquette, between New- tion whose aim is to better Parental involvement is burgh and Wayne roads. weights with walking and RECREATION AND FUN both successfully competed GARFIELD CO-OP jogging patterns. Wear the lives of individuals A recreational get-together required. Call Kelli at (734) Garfield Cooperative Call President Jim with attention difficulties. at the state level and par 513-7708, loose-fitting clothing and for teens and adults who ticipated at the America's Preschool offers programs Franklin at (734) 721-0136. Call (313) 438-3099. Everyone is welcome. comfortable shoes. Light are disabled is held the sec Junior Miss program in ST. MEL PRESCHOOL for children 18 months to 5 weights and ah exercise T.O.P.S. ond Friday of each month Mobile, Ala. St. Mel Preschool, 7506 years. It is at Cass Elemen mat are suggested. Robert Take Off Pounds Sensibly at the Westland Bailey . For information, contact Inkster Road, north of tary, 34633 Muhger, south Cassidy is the certified No. MI28, a support group Center. Call (734) 722- Pat Hermatz at the Wayne Warren Avenue in Dear- ' of Six Mile and west of .. Jazzercise instructor.. Sigh for sensible weight loss, 7620. : :_ •..-•"••.:. •"/• Lawn and Garden Center born Height^ has morning Farmington Road in Livo FOR SENIORS up at the front desk at the meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays nia. Call (734) 462,0135, FIGURE SKATING ^: on Wayne Road, or call : and afternoon classes for Westland Friendship Cen at Good Shepherd ' both 3- and 4-year-olds! HEARING CHECKS Figure skaters interested (734)721-5220.-/- "• ' FRANKLIN PTSA Every third Tuesday of ter or call (734)722-7632. ' Reformed Church, Wayne .in OSFSA Synchronized SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S Registration has begun. The Franklin High PTSA is Road and Hunter in West each month, a representa TRAVEL GROUP (Precision) Skating to build Suburban Children's Co-op CalU313) .274-6270. seeking members. Member tive from Personalized land. Call Jackie at (734 V Novi FSC and Westland Nursery has openings, in its YWCA READINESS ship is open to those who The Travel Group meets . •. 722-7225. . Hearing Care of Westland 12;45 p.m. every Friday in FSC joint venture teams. 2-yeaf -old toddler-parent The YWCA of Western care about the schools and will check and clean hear Wayne County Early . the Westland Friendship T.O.P.S. Prior team experience not class on Friday mornings; community. Members need ing aids free from 2-3 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly necessary. This is an - 3>year-old class Monday Childhood School Readi not have a student in the Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, by appointment only. Call unless a trip or program is No. M153 meets at 6:30 opportunity to build skat and Wednesday mornings; ness Program is available school. Price is $3 for stu (734) 722-7632 for more to 4- and 5-year-old chil planned. Programs include p.m. Wednesdays at Op'ti- ing and team skills while and the 4-year-old class on dents, $5 for adults. information. m Eye s, Wcstl a nd Su p e r' having fun. For informa Monday, Wednesday and dren.The YWCA is at Checks should be made speakers, films, celebration 26279 Michigan in Inksteh payable to Franklin PTSA NURSING HOME CARE of birthdays and weekly Vision Center, 35184 Cen tion, call Cheryl Gutowski Friday afternoons. Classes tral City Parkway, West- at (734) 427-0305. run from September to Call (313) 561-4110. and sent to 31000 Joy in A seminar on "Nursing door prizes. There is a $3 Livonia 48150. Home Care and Your membership fee for resi land. (734) 427-5200. BAILEY CENTER POOL May. Parents are required CHARTER SCHOOL Leader, Michele, (734) 422- to help but at the school. Rights"will begin 1:30p.m. dents, $12.50 for nonresi The pool at Westland's Bai The Academy of Detroit- TUTORIAL PROGRAM Friday, Aug. 27, at the dents. Call (734) 722-7632. 1726; secretary, Karen, ley Center is on Ford at All classes are in the New- Westland, an A free tutoring program for Westland Friendship Cen (734)729-6368, Carlson, Regular hours are burg United Methodist entrepreneurial and busi students is offered at the CARD GROUP ter, on Newburgh in West- The Friday Variety Card PUBLIC SPEAKING noon to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30- Church on Ann Arbor Trail. ness charter school, serves Salvation Army Wayne- land. The Friendship Cen betsyeen Wayne and •New- Group at the Westland The Westland Easy Talk 7;30 p.m. daily. The out kindergarten through sev Westland Corps Communi ter is presenting the semi ers Toastmasters Club No. door popl is heated. burgh. For more informa enth grade. The school ty Center, 2300 Venoy in nar, which will feature Friendship Center meets at tion, call April at (734) 522- 2 p.m. Peoj)le play euchre, 6694 (formerlyHoly • There is a water slide and emphasizes a basic educa^ Westland. The program, ,4- NidaDonar of Citizens for Smokemasters) teaches a baby pool for kids ago 3' 8469. tion with business arid 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Better Care as guest pinochle, bridge,Uno, rummy and poker. Light public speaking at (he and younger. There are PRESCHOOL PROGRAM entrepreneurial skills. The Thursday, is for students speaker, To sign up, stop at club's weekly meetings 6:30 birthday packages at $7 The Wayne-Westland Com- school offers'a foreigii lan ages 9 and older in Wayne, the front desk or call (734) refreshments are served. Call (734) 722-7632 for p.m. Thursdays at Denny's per person, including pizza, jnunity School District has Restaurant, 7725 N. pop* pooladmission, ongoing registration for the information or just show up to play cards. The Friend Wayne Road next to West- games, and a T-shirt for preschool programs at Stot- ,,, , •'-yw ' -'"'". '•?"•.' .'' 'P• •' 0 A It r O R M land Shopping Center, ('all the birthday person. ' v'' tlemyer Early Childhood ^ ship Center is at 1119 N. Newburgh. John Elbe at (73 1) 326- Teen/Middle School,Night and Family Development 5419. is 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Center, on Marquette The 0b*erv$r Newspapers welcome Calendar items.Items should be from non-profit community MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE with a disc jockey, pizza between Wayne and Wild- groups or'ihdwidualsannouncinga community prograin or event. Please type or print the infor The Wayne Ford Civic and pop. Admission is $L wood, Programs include an mation below and mailyour itemio TheCalendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Sehoolerafl, league schedules its senior : For information, call (734)' early intervention pro Livonia,Ml. 48150, or'by fax to 734-591-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday meal for people 50 and FOR YOUR 722-7620, Pool prices are gram , I load Start;-': for the following Thursday'spaper. Call 9532104 if you have any questions. older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. $2 for a. resident child, $3 KulsVPlns Preschool, a pre- on the first Sunday of each HEALTH for a resident adult, $3 for primary impaired program Event: • • month at the league hall, ALZHEIMER'S and Sparkey Preschool. on Wayne Road two blocks The Marquette House a nonresident child, $4 for . Pate md Time: a nonresident adutt. Sea Registration is 8 a.m. to south of Ford, Cost is $5 for Alzheimer's Support Group will hold its initial meeting son passes are $50. 4:30 p.m..Cajl (734) 595- Location: members and $7 for non- 2660. ;••••..' members. The meal 7 p.m, Thursday, Aug. 26, BELLY DANCE at 36000 Campus Drive, Learn basic technique and LIVONIA COOPERATIVE Telephone: , includes beer, beverages, dancing to Big Band, musk Westland. The group is cultu rnl aspects of Middle • The Livonia Cooperative Additional Info.: open to families and Eastern dance in Introduc Nursery, a preschool for. and door prizes. Call {734) 728'5010. friends Of those with tion toBellyDance. Both ages 3-4, is at 9601 Jlub- • Alzheimer's disease. For traditional and modern bard.' Parents loam with WORK REFERRAL .' Ike additional fhed if'n( mm mm •T—^^-——_Trr—..,.-....•w^.^—^—^——, , ,—.—. 'iiri •iiiiiiiiimMwupunii i.t.u,jj,ii. \ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY. AUGUST 19, 1999 B5 ENGAGEMENTS Morano-Pianga Bencik-Boudreau '^mm,^:,^i^m.ciMushna-Myer s Dale and Robert Yessian of William and Diane Bencik of Cliff and Connie Mushna of Canton and John and Joan Livonia announce the engage Redford announce the engage Morano of Plymouth announce ment of their daughter,.Kristin, ment of their daughter, Colleen, the engagement of their daugh to Jason Boudreau, the son of to John Myers, the son of Linda ter, Amanda Leanne Morano, to Judith Boudreau and James Myers ofWoodhaven and Ron Jason Anthony Pianga, the son Boudreau. • " Myers of Northville. of Diane and Tony Pianga of The bride-to-be is a 1989 grad The bride-to-be is a graduate Westland. uate of Livonia Stevenson High of Redford Union High School The bride-to-be is a graduate School, a 1993 graduate of the and Michigan State University. of Plymouth Salem High School University of Pennsylvania and She is employed at Masco Corp. and is currently studying veteri a 1997 graduate of the Michigan in Taylor. nary technology. State University School of Osteo Her fiance is a graduate of Her fiance is a graduate of pathic Medicine. She has com Birmingham Groves High School Westland John Glenn High pleted a one-year internship at and Western Michigan Universi School and is'employed by Draw- Botsford Hospital in Farmingtqn ty. He is employed at EDS in Tite as a robot technician. Hills and is in her second year of Troy. A September, wedding is a pediatric residency at the Uni Schojl College of Podiatric Medi A September wedding is planned at Christus Victor Lutheran Church. versity of Michigan Mott Chil cine ."and Surgery. He is complet planned at Our Lady of Loretto Church in Redford. dren's Hospital. ing a three-year surgical residen Her fiance is a 1989 graduate cy in podiatry at Botsford Hospi Moore-Raymor Christy-Jacunski tal. of Lincoln High School in Stock Larry and Nancy Moore of Ply Donna and Bob Clark of ton, Calif, a 1993 graduate of A September wedding is Wyandotte announce the mouth announce the engage the University of California- planned at Our Lady of Sorrows ment of their daughter, Nikki, to engagement of their daughter, Davis and a 1997 graduate of Church in Farmington. Amanda Beth, to Jonathan Bud Raymor, the son of Jerry Jacunski, the son of Steve and and Mary Raymor of Ann Arbor. Charlotte Jacunski of Livonia. The bride-to-be is a 1990 grad Micallef-Sata uate of Plymouth Canton High The bride-to-be is a. graduate Mario and Lily Micallef of School. She is a Realtor with of Westland John Glenn High Livonia announce the engage Weir, Manuel, Snyder and School. She is employed bj ment of their daughter, Lisa Ranke in Plymouth. Guardian Life Insurance Co. Rose, to Scott Thomas Sata, the Her fiance ia a 1991 graduate Her fiance is a graduate of son of Carol Jean and Thomas of Plymouth Canton High School Lawrence Technological. Univer James Sata, also of Livonia. and a graduate of Eastern Michi sity with a bachelor of science The: bride-to-be is a graduate - gan University with a bachelors •^UH.trie-ill engineering of the University of Michigan. —fjorjrnn in par^logaj Studies. He He is employed bv Ihgersol'l She is employed by Compuware is employed as .a paralegal witK Rand. Corp. A.L. BemishP.C. in Plymouth. A May wedding is planned at Her fiance is a graduate of A September 2000 wedding is Victorian Wedding Chapel in Waterford. Michigan Technological Univer planned at the Dearborn Inn in sity. He is employed by General Dearborn. Products Corp. Roberts-Dahlberg An October wedding is Sherry Roberts of Centralia. planned at St. Colette's Catholic Chupac-Nader 111., and Doug Roberts, also of Church in Livonia. Nicholas and Barbara Chupac Centralia. announce the engage of Westland announce the ment of their daughter. Lesli engagement of their daughter, Nicole, to David Michael Hubner-Waters Mary Barbara, to John Paul Dahlberg, the son of David and Nader, the.son of Anthony and Sarah M. Hubner of Westland Judy Dahlberg of Plymouth. Louise Nader of St. Clair announces the engagement of The bride-to-be is a 1991 grad Shores. uate of Centralia High School her mother, Catherine Ann. to George Robert Waters. The bride-to-be is a 19S6 grad and a 1996 graduate of Illinois uate of John Glenn High School The bride-to-be is employed at State University. Licensed as a and a graduate of Michigan DTi-ATT in Livonia. cosmetologist in California, she- State University with a bache Her fiance is employed at the is employed as a stylist at Fes lor's degree in telecommunica Michigan Employment Security toon Saloon in Berkeley. Calif. tions. She is employed at Qwest Commission in Livonia. Her fiance' is a 19S7 graduate Communications in Illinois. A September wedding is of Plymouth Canton High school, planned at St. Matthew Luther Her fiance is a 1984 graduate, a 1991 graduate of Northwestern of South Lake High School and a an Church is Westland. Illinois. University and a 1995 graduate graduate of Michigan State Uni of the University of Michigan An October wedding is Mateo. Calif versity with a bachelor's degree School of Business. He is in computer engineering. He planned at St. Mary's Catholic employed as director of market A October wedding in Ann works at Sun Microsystems in Church ing at Siebel Systems in San Arbor is planned. Forms for announcement available Have an announcement to wedding, anniversary and For more information, call make? -birth at our offices at 36251 Sue Mason at (734) 953-2131 Paint Geek Center for the Arts Forms are available to" J Schoolcraft, Livonia, or 794 S. or Tiffanie Lacey at (734) 459- announce an engagement. Main St., Plymouth. 2700. 9 9 rtists YasserM.Awaad.MD, MSc Director, PediatricNeurologyand Movement Disorders Program Oakwood is pleased to welcome Yasser M. A\vaad, MD. MSc, and the new Pedathc Neuro'ogy and Movement Disorders Program OrAv^ad bongs his medial expertise and more than 21 years of experience to Oakwood where-he w.tl care for infants, children and ado'escerits with a variety of neurological problems including: headaches, seizures, head trauma, learning" disorders, cerebral palsy and many other diseases Or Awaad also specializes in the evaluation and management of children and adults who experience tcs, fourette syndrome, dystonia, spasticity and other movement disorders. Dr. Awaad is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Pediatrics,' the Movement Disorders Society and the National'and International Chi'd Neurology Associations He completed his Pediatric residency 3nd Child Neurology felkr.vshaat New York University Medical Center and comes to Oakwood from Children's Hospital of Michigan. He utilizes state-of-the-art therapy to treat, children with spastic muscle disorders, including oral mediations, Botulinum toxin Sections'and intrathecal •*s*if:^<-ril-f Hiiru CrcxtQ C\\\ {.'•it i-tcice u-tintr IOQQ Bxlofen pumps. nm am.** *ji»m'3>iw Practice in Addition to tis peda.tr.ic neurology, practice and role with the Movement •Disorders OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 7~9PM program.'Dr. Awaad is also joining Oakwood"s new Program for Exceptional Families'- a • Information ; ; AWARDS PRESENTATION, 7:30P/.1 muiMiSti>! JV,ry program that provides comprehensive, coord nated care for cMdfen. witiv: chrome, awplex disorders and disab.'!:t«es'. He is currently seeing' patients at his office in tire Oakwood Waterworks Ou.l-di.ig en "icttgai Avenue- in Dearborn. To ?**%*,a» appointment today, please ca'i 313-79* -4323. main KiiUi'iv AUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER..1 7» 1999. \> A it-.- .V' /,.-.:, Pediatric Neurology and VH To schedule an Movement Disorders Program appointment (ica please call |(>7 Pino Stixiet, Downtown Rochester, Mi 48307 _€L. 21031 Michigan Aw j4B.651.4u6'" (313) OoaMxxn.M'fhjgan Oakwood •181?.1-19?2 <-i;to(i c«Ci">;5>flitsv\j]T 01¾ 791-4323 m\ w.iii l swirl".or »;.'|x»'.»... i'^L-,!-' -1-f 6B* The Observer Mail Copy To. OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS • 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICH VICULIN (734) 953-2069 FOR CHURCH PAGE CHANGES, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE SHERIDAN/JEAN ETHERINGTON (734) 953-2160JHE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH TRINITY 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia Rev. Luther. A. Werlh.Sr. Pastor 734-525-3664 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor PRESBYTERIAN | WARD Sunday Schooi 10:00 A.M. — Two locations to serve you— CHURCH LIVONIA A CANTON Morning Worship .11:00 AM. , 14175 Farmington Rd. M 4S001 Wanen Road "1999"Trlnlty s 40000 Six Mile Road Evening Worship .6:00 RM. (N. 011-96) . SSS (West of. Canton Center Year of Priayer Wed. Family Hour .7:15 RM. "juit west of 1-275" Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • • Sunday Worship 9:30 an Countdown ( f to "200.0" ZZ. n t\ ^-- ' i Northvi!le,MI INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 11:00 am I Sunday School 10:45 am AUGUST 22nd Sunday School 9:45 am Y (734)414-7422 248-374-7400 (734)522-6830 . y CHRISTIAN SCIENCE EVANGaiCAL LUTHERAN EVANGEtiCAl CHURCH INAMEWCA COVENANT;: First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth 1100W. Ann Arbor TniL Pljmojih, Ml . Timothy Lutheran Church Su rxJjy Se rvk* 10:5f> i m FAITH COVENANT CHURCH • Suadiy'School'!():30 i.ni.' 8820 Wayne Rd. 1-1 Mile Rctxl 3rxl Dnke; Firmin^iun Hills ViW. Evening Tmimony M«tin^7:.yi p en: (Behveen Ann Arbor Trail 4 Joy Road) Rfidinjj Rr»m - 44>S. Hirvry. Plym^jth _ Uvonla • 427-2290 (248)661-9191 • .. . Mondiy-rfyjj. 10.00* nr. r VOOpm. . Rev. Carta Thompson Powell, Pastor Sunday Worship . Sj:c:Jay 10.ru']» nr - 2it) pn • Th--ndiy 7-9 f> m. . 9:00 e.rh, Adult 4 Children's ST. MATTHEW'S Clarencevllle United Methodist 453-1676 Sunday Schoof i0:00 A.M. (Summer) 20)00 Mfddktxll R NEWBURG UNITED JfH -ArtACTlCAL CHURCH ON THE MOtt" METHODIST CHURCH (?«t<4tft SMi'U *t 45081 Gcddet Road, Onion,'Ml 48188 36500 Ann Arbor trail V (734)394^0357 between Wayne & Newburgh RdS. \ NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH Of CHRIST 422-0149 United Methodist Church S4^ Henry RufltfWwt Chicago ..- New Service Times Worship Services & Sunday School 10000 Beech Daly, Redford vne of the great things Lhttfta «150 f 421.-5406 Surxiay WooWp StrvUxt - 8:00 mi 10:00 a.m. Between Plymouth and W. Chicago Rev Dwa'd L Inte'rTijn, P»s!or 8:30 & 10:60 a.m. about church 1» that wc 9:15 Adult Cl»»» Wedrmdjry - FOTfty Night - 7:00 p.m. Bob & Diana Goudle, Co-Paalors 10.30 a.m. Worship Service- 313-937-3170 arc reminded that God •ixJYoirthCteese* "The Antidote To Agap^ChrtstJan Academy - K through 12 Air Cortdilioncd Sanctuary han s paid our debt In full Nur$4 .i IIIIII iiliiillililMa^^^^^ttMMttaM^^ mamttamtd mmmmmmmmm IPV mmmmm ^•^ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 *B7 RELIGIOUS NEWS interns can a erence Listings for the Religious News Road. Preschool has morning should be submitted in writing and afternoon sessions for 3-4- no later than noon Friday for the year-olds. Kindergarten is a full Few people haven't heard sity of Michigan, where she is next Thursday's issue. They can day program three days a week. about the destructive choices majoring in linguistics. A native be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, For more information, call (248) teenagers have made in Col of Livonia, she spent last year Livonia 48150, or by fax at 348-9031. orado, Georgia and Kentucky. studying in France and has min (734) 591-7279. For more infor • St. Paul's Lutheran Church But many teenagers around the istered with Campus Crusade for mation, call (734) 953-2131. and School, 20815 Middlebelt world invest some of their sum Christ. She is considering the BIENNIAL CONVENTION Road, Farmington Hills, is mer vacation helping others and mission field as a vocation. Representatives from St. accepting enrollment for.' making a positive impact in the Kiska is from Winnipeg, Mani Paul's Lutheran Church and preschool-eighth grade. The world community. toba, Canada. He received a Peace Lutheran Church, both in schooLoffers full day kinder Teenagers from trinity Presby degree in the history of Chris Livonia, were among more than garten, small class sizes, struc terian Church in Plymouth have tian thought from the University 400 laymen, teachers and pas tured environment and before-' traveled to Appalachia, Mexico, of Manitoba and recently gradu tors of the Wisconsin Evangelical and after-school care. For more Haiti and Russia to make a dif ated from Vanderbilt University Lutheran Synod who attend the information, call (248) 474-2488. ference in the lives of others. with a master's degree in Chris 55th biennial convention at Mar • St. Paul's Presbyterian This summer, 10 students, tian thought. He-hopes to contin tin Luther College in New Uhn, Church, 27475 Five Mile Road in were in Salt Lick, Ky., to build a ue studies in Christian apologet Minn. Livonia, is accepting enrollment house for a needy family and ics and health law. The convention kicked off a for the 1999-2000 school year. conduct a vacation Bible school The preschool/prekindergarten two-year celebration of 2000 for area children. Twenty other Cieslak grew up a.Trinity program for children who will be years since the coming of Christ students went to Reynosa, Mexi Presbyterian. A sophomore at age 4 on or before Dec. 1 meets and 150 years of WELS as a co, to build two houses. One stu Hillsdale College., she is studying 9:15-11:45 a.m. or 12:15-2:45 church body. dent is serving in Russia, teach history and business and is con p.m. Monday, Wednesday and WELS is the third largest ing English as a second lan sidering the possibility of attend Friday. The preschool program Lutheran church body in the guage, while another went to ing graduate school This is her for children age 3 on or before United States. Begun in 1859 Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to help put first year working as an intern. when three German pastors met Dec. 1 and completely toilet plumbing in a Missions club trained meets 9:15-11:45 a.m. Kilpatrick also grew up at in Milwaukee, Wis., it has 1,239 house. Trinity. He is pursuing an asso . congregations in North America. Tuesday and Thursday. For tuition fees or more information, An active summer youth min ciate's degree in'science- and MOM TO MOM SALE call (734) 422-1470. istry requires adult involvement, plans to continue studies in Aldersgate United Methodist so every summer Trinity'^ youth nursing and science. He worked • Registration is being accept Church will sponsor a Mom to director hires interns to help with the junior high department ed for kindergarten classes . Mom sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur with summer activities. past two years and would like to offered by the Early Childhood day, Aug. 21, at the church, go into missionary service. Program at Christ Our Savior This year is ho different, with 10000 Beech Daly Road, Red- Helping out: Among young people serving summer Shannon Allen and Roger Kiska . Trinity Presbyterian Church is ford. For more information, call Lutheran Church, 14175 Farm ington Road, Livonia. The pro internships at Trinity Presbyterian Church are Julie working with senior high school at 10101 W. Ann Arbor Road at the church office at (313) 937- students and Julie Cieslak and Gotfredspn Road in Plymouth 3170 or Bruce at (313) 561-5145. gram has a class size of 15-18 Cieslak (front row, from left) Shannon Allen, Joel Kil- children with two teachers from Joe! Kilpatrick working with Township. For mpfe information • Newburg United Methodist patrick (back row, from left), Philip^Woeds Area Byzantine Catholics SO C L E A'? IT'S UK. E fOiJ R I TH E i L " are invited to attend a 7 p.m. meeting Thursday, Aug. 26. at the Plymouth Public Library, £% PICKUP® GO Pre-Paid Paging Service With NO Hassles. 705 S. 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[email protected] on lite web: nMp://obS6rver-eccentrtc.eQm Thursday, August 19,1990 OBSERVER SPORTS BOYS GOLF PREVIEW SCENE Ocelots eye opener Livonia angler 1st BYC.J. RISAK Then there's Gary Bell (Deny, Ire SPORTS WRITER • MEN'S SOCCER land), Tony Maldonado (Stevenson) Jerry Dietrich of Livonia took first [email protected] and Joey Brincat,who are all strong place, $2,484,- plus 50 CITGO Chal If a coach brings back six players which they qualified for in 1997, SC possibilities at any of the midfield lenge points for winning the Red Man from his previous soccer season — Michigan Division qualifier Sunday has recorded back-to-back IB-win spots. and that team was 18-4 — it would seasons. Mike Jones scored 24 goals as a on Lake St. Clair. seem there would be good reason for Dietrich brought in five bass weigh Making a run at a national title senior at Fenton; he's one potential optimism. will require something more, howev ing 18 pounds, 8 ounces, to top a field But if those six guys are all on one forward. Andrew Meyers was a ver of 144 anglers competing for $8,560. er, and Dimitriou believes he might satile player at Dearborn; others to team, scrimmaging a team of all new- have the proper mix — if he can sort Dietrich fished in the Main Lake comets, and the veterans are losing watch are Rob Barnes and Kevin channels using a Berkley smoke through the 20-plus players he has 1-0 at halfttmc, the optimism would- trying uut. Brown (Brighton)/. Power Tube. diminish substantially. Right? • Dimitriou won't deny this is a Mark Modrak of Chesterfield fin Starting in the back, Anderson is Of course — unless you're School 'being challenged by Plymouth Can rebuilding year. "Of the six guys ished second with five bass weighing craft College men's coach Van Dim ton graduate Doug Kpontz, whom back, none of them was a real force 18 pounds, 2 ounces. : itriou.. Dimitriou thought "has the edge" in Dietrich and Modrak are tied as last year," he admitted. "So it is a That's because it isn't a matter of early workouts. rebuilding year." winner for Abu Garcia Big Bass the veterans slipping. It's that the award of $1.,0.00 with a 5 pound, 9 Ben Davis, who started in goal at But that doesn't mean this season's recruits are darn good. Canton the season i>efore Koontz ounce bass. team won't match last year's. "We The Ocelots coming back from last came in, may also be part of the The Ranger boat owner who catches were 18-4 last year," the SC coach season's squad, which lost in the equation. the largest bass in each Red Man NJ.GAA Inter-Regional Tournament, said. "I think we're capable of that. division over the course of the season On defense, Dimitriou likes Paul are not guaranteed of anything. "Not Ansara (Novi) and Aaron MacDonald Obviously, our goal is to make it to will qualify to enter the Ranger Ml one of them has a starting position (Plymouth Salem) at marking back, nationals." Srjtf F PHOTO BT BRYAN MITCHELL Millennium tournament. made," said Dimitriou. with Sergio Mainella (Stevenson) or It won't be an easy objective to Djetrich also captured the Berkley Patriot returnee: Tim Kufel Returning for SC are keeper Eric Tom Stark at sweeper. Mainella Powerbait award— a package of realize. "It's going to take consistent Anderson (from Brighton), midfield could also play at midfield or for is one of three seniors who . baits valued at $325 — for the high goal-keeping," Dimitriou said. "The ers Dave Lotarski (Dearborn) and ward. hope to move Livonia est weight caught on Powerbait or other thing is whether we can score Naum Popovski (Livonia Stevenson), Flack and Wizinsky are both good Franklin oilt of the cellar Frenzy lures with 18 pounds, 8 timely goals. Who can put in goals at stoppers Mike Slack (Livonia choices at stopper. ounces. the right times for us?" in the Western Lakes. Churchill) and Joel Wizinsky (Dear At outside midfield, there's Johnny At the completion of the six Red born Heights Crestwood), and utility Demergis (Canton) and Dan Wiele- Those are questions that may take Man events, the top 30 anglers, deter player Matt Shaw. chowski (Salem); Nick Sk.otanis time to answer. The Ocelots' will mined on a basis of pounds and All, according to Dimitriou, are (Northville) is a possible attacking begin their quest next weekend (Aug! points, will move into regional cham capable of helping guide the Ocelots midfielder, with Casey Bantle (Ann 28-29) at the College of DuPage (Hi.) pionship competition. back to the NJCAA Tournament, Arbor Pioneer) at defensive midfield. Tournament. There they will compete against the top 30 fishermen from three other divisions for a Dream Rig consisting look to of a Chevy truck and full-rigged Family affair: Ranger bass boat powered by Evin- Canton Town rude or Johnson outboard (only two ship residents divisions compete in the Western Ron (from move up Regional for a full-rigged Ranger bass boa*) and a spot in the Red Man All- left), Paul a fid Amerwan, May 8-13, 200 in Hot Chris gained Springs, Ark. where the winner will valuable expe Senior trio key receive $100,000. . rience during their stay in to better season Area golf divots Seoul, South Korea train •Using a 7-iron, Geny Guzman of BY BRAD EMONS Livonia carded an aceon the 99-yard, ing under SPORTS WRITER [email protected] No. 17 signature hole at the Pohlcat some of the in Mount Pleasant. top Tae Kwon When the Livonia Franklin •Karen Huebner of Grosse lie shot Do instructors boys golf team tees it up today in' an 80 to win first flight low gross hon in the world. its season opener in the Plymouth ors Aug. 13 at the Women's Suburban They also Best Ball Invitational at Hilltop, Golf Association stop at Stonebridge. the Patriots will have, some added Nancy Wilkie of Redford was run experienced incentive. ner-up with a 92. the culture "We have something to prove," Low net honors went to June first-hand. said second-year coach Steve Wright of Livonia with a 77. Mary Mato, whose team is coming of an Allen (Wayne) and Carolyn Ben- 0-11 season and last-place finish ninger (Northville) were one stroke in tile Western Lakes Activities offwith78each. Association. '"Our top three play Pat Henke (Wayne) captured sec ers return and we have quite a bit ond flight low gross honors with an experience of senior leadership. We'll see 89- Mary Stefanec (Dearborn) was how far they can take us.-' second with a 102, "*But things are definitely look Mary Ann Kraft (Dearborn Heights) ing up." ; took low net .with".a 76, while Lori Franklin is expected to be more•'. Wilson (Livonia) and Dorthy Cortes Pilgrimage to hom competitive in 1999 due to the (Livonia) tied for second with 78 each. return of seniors Tony Fotiu, Tim Kufel and ScottWaara. BY BRAD EMONS The trio alKworked during the SPORTS WRITER United rules tourney [email protected] : summer for Mato. who is the Livonia Youth Soccer Club United, manager at Fellows Creek. an under-13 girls team,-captured the Oyer the years; Tae Kwon Do Grand • Fotiu, an All-Division selection- and All-Observer.third-team pick Silver Division last weekend at the Master Ron Rose has hosted several a year ago, just missed qualifying .Northwest Ohio Soccer. Festival in Korean.inStrr'uctors, but the Canton individually for the state tourney Maumee. •*'••••' -Township resident decided 'it.-w.as. time by one strokq in the Division I Scoring three goals in the final 15 to return the favor and make his first regional at Pontiac Country Club. minutes, United defeated.the Greater trip ever to Seoul, South Korea. Toledo Futbol Club in the champi Rose has been involved with the mar-. "He .{Fotiu) hits it long, but on onship final, 3-1. tial arts discipline for nearly 30 years soine courses you just need to : keep it in play." Mato said. "He United coached by Frank Guerin, and has been an instructor for 21 r played a lot on: the Power-Bilt also defeated the Swaiiton Storm (5- years. '; ••; '. ••.-.. •.'.'.•'•' '. •'•.'•,- Junior Tour and has quite a bit of 0), Greater Toledo F.C. (5-0) and Pardon the pun, but Rose certainly- experience. Pacesetter'86 (6-0). blossomed and gained a new insight during his 10-day stay. "And both Kufel and Waara : Members of United include: Anna have played since their freshman, Albulov, Dina Allie, Qatheriiv BqU He recently headed a contingent of GS'Michiganders, including 33 from his year." '• ..'•;' Maroun, Catilin Boyftk; Diana Fedri-'- The key to Franklin's season? go, Jacqui Gatt, Tracey Guerin, Kick's Tae Kwon Do studio, located at the corner of Sims and Wayne roads in "in. most dual meets the biggest Katilin Howe, Laura Jetke, Bethany thing is course management — Lane, Andrea Muscat, Anna Wayne, to Korea. Also making the trip was his wife 'staying out of trouble and hitting MacLeod, WhitnejfOliver, Beth Prost, the greens in regulation,"Mato. . Rachel Rondy and Carly Tobin, all of Chris, and two of his four sons, Paul, 24, and Eric, 14. (The couple's two said. "We know in bur league Livonia; Devon Rupley, Northville; there are not too many weak Danica Rodriguez/Redford. other sons, Marc, 12, a second degree black belt, and Michael, ,8, a first teams, so that's why it's impor degree, did not make the trip.) tant." •/•'* ',':' And judging from their week-long Franklin will play its home Carnacchi victorious matches at Fox Creek. . Westtand's Jeff Carnacchi was a stay, the Rose family enhanced their* surprise winner as he captured the knowledge in « spoii-which has over 1 Wfcstland John Glenn-\ million pfactifioners from over 150 dif 25-lap ARC A Street Stock feature The roof may bo gone, hut the race.Saturday at Flat Rock, Speed- ferent countries. >"'•. foundation of the West.land John - way. '. "We were able to experience of beau Glenn golf team is still pretty GarnacchiNwas eighth in the July 24 ty, heritage and culture of Korea, but solid.. '.-."' • .'• the same time receive intense training make-up A Main race. The. Uqcke'ts graduated three from some of the top instructors," In the 150-lap ARCA Late. Model country fair golfers from last fall's Ronald Rose said. "We learned the feature, sponsored by Royal Truck- tciun - Chris Tompkins, Justin roots of Tae Kwon Do, There were over Traiter/G Tec Truck Gold Cup, Rick Fendelet and Brian Rood -• but 50 high-ranking Black Belts. It was Knowles of Willis won the title with have a good enough blend ofexpe- J fivo days of intense physical training, rienciv and youth to 'make Coach Westiand's Stevo Crohenvvett fimsh ' classroom lectures on theories and ing fourth. ,; Dan Bmtku. believe his team will.' techniques, along wilh^Grand Masters be respectable', •covering competition rules," '. To submit items to the Livonia "We'have to replace a fairly Sports Scche, write to; Brad Emons, Tae Kwon Do has.received more and good team,' Hnilka said. 'Cliris more international exposure during the 36251 Schoolcraft lioad, Livonia, Mi. Tompkins f first-team 'All-Ohseiv^ past 10 years. .''.'"•' 48150; or send via fax to. (734) 69,1- Well-trained; lion Rose, owner of Kick's Tae Kwon /)<», spent five : "It has been an Olympic exhibition : 7279. ; ' .',' days of intense training with black belt instructors in Korea. "Pfcase K(-e GOTF i»MVlfiWT lM mmmmmmm**mmmmmmmmmmmmmm'mmmm*m '— "Pkwfe' sec^b^FAMTurC3 WTV\M. ,r+fVfc«jv« X m^t^t^^^t^g^tmmmmmmmttmttttmm fcftftHuUtfftftfn mm C2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 SPORTS ROUNDUP BULLDOG SWIMMERS 1ST Sept. 12 at the Madonna Univer Players are asked to arrive a The Bulldog Aquatic Club, sity baseball field. half hour early to sign in. All based out of Schoolcraft Commu For. more information, call players need to bring bats, mitts, nity College, came away with Rick Arbogast at (313) 291-8969.. helmets and cleats. . three titles at the Michigan •Tryouts for the WaCo Wolves For more information call State Swim Meet held recently Federation Baseball Club 12- NFWB Travel Commissioner at the University of Michigan. and-under teams will be Sunday, Mel Borbck after 5 p.m. at (248) BYBRADEMONS ah impressive, 38 minutes..; •':' , Aug. 22 and 29 at Municipal 788-0691. SPORTS WRITER Angela Simetkosky (Livonia) bemon»©oe.home<:oinin."0et ; "That 10K was the best runof my life," said captured the 1,500-meter Park in Dearborn Heights. RUN UKE THE WIND 10K the forme^' University of Georgia Bulldog and freestyle for Girls 15-18, .while For more information, call Bill The fir.st-pver Run Like the Things are;looking up for LivOnia triathlete Stevenson High Spartan. *I fill; strong on the Alandra Greenlee {Northville) Hardin at (313) 562-4667 or Jeff Wind 10-kilometer race will $heila Taormina: / ' ; v won the 200 freestyle for 10-ahd- Dolkowski at (313) 274-6951. f run, butiny endurance on the bikq right now is start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, JThe 1996 Olympic gold medalist in swimrmrig r : :: ;•weak.';'; K :'. .\ •:'••:'/.'.'] .-'•.<•/ under. - •Tryouts for the Westland Sept. 4 at Nankin Mills Picnic (women's 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay) packet: The foursome of Amy Black ; Taormina missed nearly two months of train-, Federation Wildcats, a 12-and- Area in Hines Park (located on ed$2,OX)0 with a secpnd'place finish in Sunday's (Northville), Andrea Ilurn (Livo under Little Caesars travel base Hines Drive just east of Ann 13th.KatJon»rvOity Triathlon- of Champipris ingdunrtg the spring with a virus. . nia), Jenny Carr (Novi) and Erin ball team, will be at 2 p.m..Sat Taormina, 30, raced in Austin, Tex. find fin Arbor Trail), evpnt in downtown Glfeveland, Ohio. ; v Schubert took first in the 400 urday-Sunday, Aug. 28-29 at The pre-registration fee Barb Lindquist; 30, of Victor, Wyo„ also a for-'. ished second in early May, but did hot compete medley relay for Girls 13-14. Rotary Park in Westland. (received by Aug. 25) is $15 mer swimmer (frojiv Stanford) and friend of again until Aug. 8 when: she placed eighth in Among the other state quali For more information, call (includes T-shirt). Late registra jTaorminav covered the •Oiympicdistancei course the North American^ Triathion Championship3 fiers included Elizabeth Hum, Shawn Dunford at (734) 595- tion is $18. Fees (without T- in1 hour,58 .minutes and 3.9 seconds. in Wllkes'Barre, Pa, , > Livonia; Jenny Crabill, Canton; 3496 or Don McGloud at (734) shirt) are $6 (pre-registration) 'I Xindquisti the top-rated tJ.S. triathlete, won • -I'm in pretty good aerobic shape right now,: Ariel Greenlee, Ava Ohlgren, 261-1619. and $8 (late). • $10,000 to bring her seaspivearnings to $23,850. bui I'm not really in racing shape just yptj^ Scott Whitbeck and David Whit- •Experienced players are Trophies will be awarded to Taormina's time-yv^s2:00:05¾ vvhile Becky Taormina said, .; " ^-.::, beck, all of Northville. urged to tryout for a Livonia age-group winners, along with The BAC also sent 11 swim Gibbs of Mihnetohka, VMihn. finished third in Ranked 131 in the world in points, Taormina Travel youth competitive base the top male and female (open 2:00:242, :' ; ,'.;•' : •{!•>; ^:-:..\ .'.'"-;;;'/•'%.: ..':/: mers to the six-state Zone meet ball team in the Little Caesars will head next iiveek k>-T.an*flrihP, SwUif>r1flnd in Indianapolis, Ift^-Uft-i-iig- and masters). ' LindquiBt and Taormina, roommates/ov^r-fta J : League fro4^^^.m^LLQ^ndz___^jfodaiajftifljgo jgjUl_second- "w5.tikbUct,canti;"put' ;oT'tKV'iuilfe"'igwimTmXiS"e. Wcompete in ah international; Triathlon Union •; Team Michigan to eight medals. under) and 3r5 p.m. (12*year (JTU)race^ . • ".' .'>,•:: '•••. :'v.' The Bulldog Aquatic Club will and third-place finishers. ~" ~1 /Erie neck-and-heck tied fbr.first place,*but olds) Sunday, Aug. 22 and .29 at Proceeds will go to the Michi Xindquiat, 30, wajs stronger in the 23;7-mile The 2000 US; Olympic Trials will be held in stage an open house for interest Livonia's Bicentennial Park ed competitive swimmers (ages gan Running Foundation, a non Inon-draftinghikeride; despite stopping momen- two stages next spring with eight triathlet.es (field No. 8), profit organization dedicated to ; ; v : 7-18) from 4-6 p.m Tuesday ;tarily!a.lapshGrt/ >:":"'.'.": :':"" r". -/- ^ _r'j-^- ^ competing-in Sydney,Austratia7anlll another. 15 r For more information, call Bill promoting youth running in V" Taormina^ JJ3?kilometer run^hT5Wever7 was qualifiers vying in Dallas, Tex- • through Friday, Sept. j-10, at Leins at (734) 261-4712 (10-and- the Schoolcraft College pool. Michigan. ' - under), Bob Olson at (734) 464- For more information, call LIVONIA METEORS RUNNER-UP 7930 (12-year-olds) or Bill Rabe Chuck Block at (248) 478-3596. The Livonia Meteors, an at (248) 474-2739. under-12 girls soccer team, fin •Tryouts for the North Farm- FRIENDSHIP RUN/WALK ished runner-up to the Bay Vil ington-West Bloomfield Cobras The 50th Anniversary Friend Twisters capture 4th. straight ship Festival Run/Walk is slated lage Storm in the Northwest travel baseball teams will be Ohio Soccer Festival last week Saturday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, for Saturday, Sept. 11 at Central Fair warning: If you're weak of added a two-point conversion to end in Maumee, Ohio. Aug. 29. City Park in Westland, heart, be wary of any Wayne FOOTBALL go up 14-7. The Meteors, coached by Doug Players should plan to attend There will be a 5-kilometer County Twisters football games. But the Twisters answered, Calvin and assisted by Brent both days. run/walk starting at 3:30 p.m. The Twisters, a semi-pro team with Elswick finding Leonard Taylor, defeated the Michigan Tryouts for the 13-, 12 and 10- The one-mile run/walk is set for Twisters, but last Saturday's Morawa with' a 22-yard TD pass associated with the Lakeshore game against the Zanesville Rowdies of Trenton (13-0) and year-old teams will take place at 3 p.m. Football League (which is part of (Ohio) Fury at the Academy of with 55 seconds to go. Petitpas the NOSO Hurricanes of North Pioneer Park (Farmington Road The events are sponsored by the American Football Associa Detroit in Inkster proved to be added the game-tying conver Olmsted, Ohio (3-0), and tied the between 13 and 14 Mile roads). St. Matthew Lutheran Church. tion), ran their record to .4.-0 — even more dramatic, with the sion. Storm (1-1) in a crossover match. . The 13-year-olds will have try Cost to participate in either is but not without some last-second Twisters prevailing in overtime, A 54-yard field-goal attempt The Storm then defeated the outs 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Mel $10, which includes a T-shirt heroics. 20-14. by Petitpas as regulation Meteors in the title matchup, 2-' Borock, manager), 12-year-olds and a drink cup. Their third-straight win came Another E)swick-to-Brandon expired, set up by a Fury fumble, 1, in double overtime. from 11:30 a.m. to 1-:30. p.m. Pre-registration deadline is against the Black Swamp Patri TD pass, this one covering 45 fell short, resulting in OT. Members of trie Meteors (Alan Borsen, manager) and 10- Sept. 4; race day registration ots Aug. 7. in McComb, Ohio. yards late in the second quarter, . Unfortunately for the Fury, include: Christen Biskelonis, year-olds 2:30-4:30 p.m. (Marc will be 2-2:45 p.m. on race day. Trailing by a touchdown with and the subsequent extra-point the extra session began as regu Angie Bond, Ashely Calvin, Kate Berlin, manager). Medals will be given to the top only seconds remaining, Twister conversion by Chuck Petitpas lation ended — with a fumble, Kelly, Allyson King, Mary Tryouts for the 15-, 14 and 16- three male and female overall quarterback Rob Elswick tossed (Livonia) put the Twisters up 7- this one recovered by Aaron Mattarella, Mary Peszek, Jamie year-old teams will take place at finishers in the 5-K race. a 26-yard touchdown pass to 6. Brothers. . Radley, Michele Roffey, Anna Founders Park, fields Nos. 7 and Concessions will be available Reggie-Brandon (from Wayne It remained that way until, The Twisters answered with a Ross, Aleah Ryder, Paige Taylor, 8 (Eight Mile Road, two miles on race day. Checks should be HS) to pull out a 20-19 triumph. with less than three minutes left seven-play touchdown drive, Lauren Trosell, Casey Van- east of 1-275). made payable to St. Matthew Swearingen and Sara Jo Wilson- Certainly that invigorated the in the game, the Fury scored and with Lamar Spaulding (West- The; 15-year-olds will have try Lutheran and mailed to Jess land) powering his way into the Jeff Bobo is the team, trainer, outs 9-11 a.m. (Dan Petry, man Shough, 35680 Fernwood, West- end zone for the game-winning while Mike Trosell is the team ager), i4-year-olds from 11 a.m. land, MI, 48186. score. manger. to 1 p.m. (Chuck Pinkston, man For more information, call Jess The Twisters travel to Lorain, YOUTH BASEBALL TRYOUTS ager) and 16-year-olds 2-4 p.m. or Carolyn Shough at (734) 729- Ohio Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. •Tryouts for the 15-16 year-old (Tony Agosta, manager). 4720, or St. Matthew Lutheran game against the Lorain County Michigan Lake Area Rams, will Ages are determined as of Aug. 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Tbey the Pulguksa domearftOoeJiomecofmn.net BASEBALL Temple, built in adapted very well.* The Crushers, who played 10 Though the young South behind the plate. Danielson 750A.D.The Farifiington^baaeball players again** the Tigs***. •**, W*J% in played first base, Kirk Gibson group'trained aren't old enough to remember step with the situation, too, in the moun the 1984 Detroit Tigers, that second base, Alan Trammell but enjoyed their triumph over didn't get in the way of making shortstop and sports broad the world chanipsntnetheless. tains and was caster Eli Zaret third base. housed at a memories that will last a life . The South Farmington play time Monday. "I think it was" great," said ers enjoyed the Tigers' antics resort areaiii The Crushers, all of whom < Crushers head coach Jeff Scott, and clowning around, too. Seoul Korea. were born after the Tigers last Phillip's father. "The kids Parrish, upon reaching first won the World Series, were seemed to enjoy themselves, base, enveloped Ryan Young, thrilled to participate in a fan* although they really didn't the first baseman, in a bear tasy ballgame with members of know who (the Tigers) were, hug and lifted him into the air, the '84 championship team. - "A couple of the older ones acting as if he planned to keep "It wad really fun that we we picked up did. They knew him there indefinitely. could actually play against real they were Tigers, and that was "I thought he waa going to baseball players who actually .a big thrill, being on the same carry me down to second base," won the World Series," said 11- • field. And they were all very Ryan said. "Gibeon called time year-old Phillip Scott. "It Was nervous!" out and made Eli put one of one of the biggest opportuni The Crushers' usual roster of our heTmets on, because his ties III get for a while." 9- and 10-year-olds was sup nose was so big and it was Rose family from page CI "I thought it was pretty cool plemented by older South sticking out over the plated* and pretty fun," said 9-year-old Farmington players (ages 11- Gibson was caught in a ruo-.. Ryan Young, adding the Tigers , 13) at the. request of event down between fir«tar^ second* sport since. 1988 wTierTSeouT" ~poputaf.eJ cities "I have a bit of a bad back, but "did pretty well for their ages." organizers, who were con- bases, then second and third, hosted the Summer Games. But ""Training started at 6 a.m. and after a couple of nights on the •„.. ^The.SoUtfo Fagmi^piiii play-T1 <¥>mw3 aiwiit th* younger pfay- bat^ a«fapedj«*ifh^^ in the year 2000, it will become a we didn't go to bed until 11:30 floor it (the back) actually start era Won^the privilege of chat-\ «TS'ability level. . .-.- to be:tagged out:eventu^ly< at; medal sport for the first time p.m.," said Chris Rose, a Senior ed feeling a lot better," Paul lengiqg the former Major Lea .. But the South Farmington horae;plate. with four different men's and Master. "One morning we. Rose said. guers in a contest sponsored by';. side acquitted itself well as a The othfef memb^ri of tho women's weight divisions up for trained on the Sea of Japan. It's The group also visited the Kmart Corporation arid The unit, albeit with a little help- Crushers team are; Brian• grabs in Sydney, Australia. called 'Land of the morning world headquarters of Tae Kwon Lockerrqorh,; a television show from the Tigers. The three* Welsh; Jordan Turner, Phillip Rose is currently the president calm.'" . Do, the Kukkiwon, known as the on Fok Sports Detroit, J ' inning contest at Royal Oak Sohtag, Matt '.Scott, Garry of the Korean Tae Kwon Do Before breakfast, the group did Madison Square Garden of Young's aunt, Patti Delapaz, Memorial Field resulted in a 7- Heikkila,;Nicholas Jianuaer, Association of America, the coun a gruelling morning run up a South Korea. entered, the lp-and-under 4 victory for the Crushers. Chris Egyed^Zack Crawford try's largest organization in the mountain as part of their train "You just feel so different Crushers in the contest; and "(The Tigers) were excel and Jimmy RiehlV: V sport. ing. when you walk in a place like former Detroit Lions quarter lent ' Jeff Scott said. "They Other South Farmington "My life is Tae Kwon Do and They also trained under the that, it was a bit overwhelming," back Gary Daniels^n made the adjusted their abilities to players participating in the I've been enriched by the experi 1988 South Korean Olympic said Ron, who teaches self- winning selection on the Aug. 9 where our kids were. They game were Woody Goiai, Kevin ence," said Rose. "I grew up in team coach, as well Master defense techniques in Tae Kwon : viewing of The Lockerroom. made sure the kids had fun. Delapaz, Lauren Delapaz, Ross Detroit where there were a lot of Myungsam Chong, an '88 Do to law enforcement officers. Dave Rozema pitched for the "They were cognizant of Riehlr Jeff Kaberlihe, Chris gangs and 1 actually got started Olympic gold medalist and Head "We had police escorts when we Tigers, jand Lance Pa.rrish was what they could do. They could Sandoval and Jasoh Welsh. taking a class in Taylor, and I Master of the World Tae Kwon traveled and we were treated so fell in love with it." Do Academy, and two-time wonderfully. At the university level in women's world champion Shin Ja Lim. "Korea is a beautiful country South Korea, students can major and we made a lot of friends. in the art of Tae Kwon Do. It's "She (Lim) is only about 5 feet, They were very warm and like majoring in any other aca 3 inches, around 118 pounds, but friendly. We developed close ties demic subject. she's so fast, so powerful and so with the instructoi's." Rose and his group were able smooth," said Paul Rose, who is to gain insight into unifying the classified as a Master instructor. Grand Master Hae Man Park, SUPER PRICES! fundamental forms of Tae Kwon "It was just amazing watching who lives in Seoul, visits Rose and his family two or three times Do movement, as well as learn her." BTKCL I1ADIAUI advanced kicking level tech Eating Korean food was anoth per year. ANV &***:. Liarcoi nique: Testing was done for fifth er test of character, but Chris "Some want to come here and degree Black Belt status. Rose said the Michigan students work," Ron said. "Really there is "We had students from Hong adjusted well. no difference between the black Kong, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, "We ate on the floor sitting up belts here and there." Lebanon and Norway — it was with our legs crossed, using With a renewed enthusiasm, very interesting," said Rose, who chopsticks," she said. "It's a lot of Rose has two events planned in also serves as an international rice, vegetables, noodles, soup, the fall sponsored by Kick's. referee. "We had interpreters with some meat and fish. Some Black belt students and mas with us most of the time, but of it is spicv, but you get used to ters will be in action Saturday most Koreans speak some it." through Monday, Sept. 4-6 in a English, which also happens to Added Ron: "Actually the stu Kkk-A-Thon for "Jerry's Kids" at be the official language of Tae dents felt healthier, I know 1 did. the Southland Center Mall, Kwon Do." Some of our students lost located on Eureka Road, just The tour was more than a weight." east of Telegraph in Taylor. sight-seeing excursion of tem Although the Kick's group The Tae Kwon Do Association ples, palaces and beautiful coun stayed at a nice resort, getting of America national champi tryside, not to mention experi adjusted to sleeping on the floor onships will be Saturdays"Oct. 9 encing fir^t-hand the hustle and with roll-up mats was another at Stevenson Middle School in bustle of one the world's most challenge. Westland. 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Seniors Brian Dory (42.4) and 103-pound been a great NOTES lOth-graders play a lot for us. And we have a "When he's on his game it's because of his state wrestling champion Josh Gunterman woodpecker are the only other two species tough schedule. But I'm optimistic. consistency, his short game and his confi (44,0) will provide depth, along with junior summer at remaining. "We had tryouts all week. And our first dence is high." Chris Thomas, senior Travis Belcher and our feeders — Though sapsuckers can be meet is Thursday (today), at the Plymouth Osier also returns seniors Brad Bescoe, junior Brandon Obenour. to my wife's seen in suburban areas> we Best Ball, which we won last year. Lance Antroibius, Jeff Hunter and Will "We had 50 boys come out with about eight delight. have never seen one at our "So we'll see how we are at that time. It's Bashara. to 10 from last year, that's a tough cut," said We have, house in Livonia. going to be a very interesting year, because . Both Hunter and Bashara spent the sum Wagner, whose team will play its home always had We have been fortunate to we are very young." mer working at Oasis Golf Center. matches on Idyl Wyld. "We have to make downy wood see a red-headed woodpecker. The Rockets made their first trip in school "They really hit a lot of balls," the good choices peckers at Red-headed woodpecker's history last fall to the state finals last fall. Churchill coach said. "With a guy like Gunterman we look for our feeder have an entire hood of red TIM that covers tho head and It will be difficult to repeat that feat but Osier was also encouraged by sophomore his leadership." and occasion NOWICKI not impossible as the WLAA is rapidly turn Kevin Kasten's 72 posted at Whispering Wil ally a hairy neck. Red-bellied woodpeckers ing into one of the better golf grooming lows (the Chargers' home' course) on the ' Wayne Memorial woodpecker, but this summer only have a cap of red on the grounds in the state. opening day of tryouts. Dennis Chall is in his 20th season as var both the common flicker and top of their head. Red-bellie's Glenn has seniors to key on, Matt Darnell "We had 42 signed up and I'll probably sity coach of the Zebras, who look to improve the red-bellied woodpecker- are frequently misnamed as and Jason Broderick, if it hopes to get back keep around 15 players," Osier said. "We have visited much more fre red-headed woodpeckers. on their 2-9 dual meet season and sixth- . Wo are fortunate to have to the state finals, along with returning let- also have a good crop of ninth graders." place finish in the Mega Conference's Red quently. terman Ryan Shamrock. ' Can Churchill challenge for the WLAA Not only have we seen large trees in ournejghbor- Division. hopd which provided both food "I think they'll play quite a bit," Burtka title? Adam Chiasson and captain Chad Camp adults, wip have see;n young of - said. 'They've looked good in practice so far." "It all starts with Walled Lake Central," all but the flicker. and nesting sites for wood bell were lost to graduation, but Chall'is peckers, Then there's a quartet of sophomores who Osier said. "They're the favorite because optimistic Wayne can improve on its 2-8 divi This is one of the benefits of will push the upperclassmen for playing time they had mostly sophomores and juniors last feeding during the summer. -..- Old trees are constantly sional mark. loosing branches due to age. — Jeremy Fendelet, Rich Sudak, Keith year." "We have a lot of young players to fill in Adults will'guide their young Fukoda and Jason Lang. to a feeding station and teach Where the branch once con Livonia Stevenson the gaps," Chall said. "I place a lot of value them what and how to eat. nected to the trunk is a soft If Fendelet's name sounds famfliar, it on summer tourney experience and by what aWuilfl --- _L :;:_ . -. • ...... , ...... Ninth-year coach John Wagner has one .They en'idy the suet we brd- spot that woodp ecke r s can I've seen, I-tlunk—^eeoukl-fle-dafnage in our vide. exeflyate into a nest sitfr> He's the younger brother' of Justin Fend gaping hole to fill. , league." . - :'••"•'' elet. As for Sudak; he got a decent amount of Michigan's Mr. Golf, Steve Polanski, left In order to keep the star Before a branch physically Junior Greg Barney, who averaged in the lings a\yay from the suet, my falls off, insects will invade playing time last fall., averaging in the 39-40 this week for Texas Christian University as low 40s, played on the Pow.er-Bilt Junior range. the school's most heralded golfer. •".,..' • son ma de a fejader that. is the wood and provide food' for Polanski, the individual state medalist and Tour. He is the team's captain, accessible from the: bottom these birds. ; ' Juniors Derek Borowiak and Randy Ville- "Greg's playing better and learning the mure have also shown well in practice. regional champion, was the premier junior in •when it is hung in a tree, \ Starlings will use •aban the state. As a 17-year-old he finished run ropes of competitive golf," Chall said. "He's a Woodpeckers can hang on doned .-woodpecker nests, er "From that combination, we'll get our very hard worker and hits a ton of balls. starting six," Burtka said. "But all those kids ner-up in the Michigan Amateur. upside down, while staflings fight a woodpecker for the site •will play some golf at some point throughout Third-team All-Observer selection Roy "He's had a' huge amount of summer expe cannot feed in this position. it has excavated: the year. As I said, I'm optimistic." Rabe also graduated, along with Matt rience." This system has worked Very Holes not occupied:by a DiPonio and Kevin Yuhasz as Stevenson fin Baracy had an impressive 78 last month at v/ell for us. starling are nest sites that Livonia Churchill ished 8-4 overall and earned a berth in the Taylor Meadows. There, are nine different other local birds will use. Tenth-year coach Kirk Osier's team is com state tournament (finishing 20th after a He will be joined by sophomore Greg Laws, woodpeckers that can be seen Chickadees, : titmice and ing off a 7-4 dual meet season and a third- third-place in the regional). who made All-Division and ranked 10th in Michigan. nuthatches will use aban place finish in the WLAA. So this should be a down season for the after firing an 81 at the Mega-Red Tourna Two are primarily northern doned woodpecker holes if Churchill also won the Western Division Spartans? ment. Michigan or Upper Peninsula they are the appropriate size. with a 4-1 mark. "In my opinion, we may have more depth "Greg (Laws) is a good player, hits it bound. Black-backed and Woodpeckers do not have Mike Lightbody and Tom Fitzstephens but we'll battle inconsistency because of our straight as a string," Chall said. "He's a good three-toed woodpeckers rarely, the melodious song of a cardi were lost to graduation, but junior Evan inexperience," Wagner said. putter and is good around the greens. He's come th.is far south. nal, or the bright colors of a Chall, a second-team All-Observer pick, Senior Mike Byberg, who averaged 41.9 also played in a lot of junior tourneys." Pileated woodpeckers are * goldfinch, but they are big returns, along with team MVF Randall per nine, is the top returnee. Wayne's success could hinge upon the seen more frequently in enough to be. seen easily, they Boboige, a third-team All-Area choice. But two promising sophomores, Scott development of four other players — senior southeastern Michigan these are attracted to a feeding sta Chall had an outstanding freshman year, Wolfe and Matt Bartnick, who hit the sum Brad Laws, junior Ryan Green and sopho days, but they typically heed tion easily and they help averaging 37.85 strokes per nine. As a mer junior tour hard, bring impressive mores Matt Nowak and Ryan Green. a large expanse of old growth other species obtain food and sophomore, the All-Division pick averaged stroke averages of 42.0 and 41.1 with them The Zebras will play their home matches forest. Most suburban areas nesting sites. 39.4. thif year. this season at Fellows Creek (West Course). do npt offer the right kind of, We look forward to seeing "Evan had a bit of a sophomore slump, but "They both played strong golf this summer Rich Shook also contributed to this pre habitat. these birds all year long, *• he certainly has the ability," Osier said. and they've really lopped off strokes," Wagn view. INTERNET ADDRESS DIRECTORY Find these sites on the World Wide Web * Brought to you by the services of O&E On-Line! 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Call (248) FOUR SEASONS BROADtiEAD SHOOT Wayne County Sportsmen's Club 3474. 209-4200 or visit the web site at The Four Seasons Fishing Club Royal Oak Archers will host a TOURNAMENTS will be offering three hunter edu CLIMBING CLASS www.outdoor-world.com. meet* 7:30 - 9:30.p.m. the first broadhead shoot beginning at 9 B.A.S.S. TOP 150 cation classes at its clubhouse An introductory climbing course WEST BLOOMFIELD WOOOS Wednesday of each month at-the a.m. Saturday, August 28, on its The first stop on the 1999-2000 and grounds in Romulus. Class for the novice and firsHime J6in members of the Southeast Civic Park Senior Center, 15218^ walk-through course in Lake B.A.S.S. Top 150 circuit will be es will be offered Oct. 9-10, Oct! climber is offered at various ; Michigan Group, Sierra Club on Farmington Road, in Livonia. Orion. Similar shoots will be Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 25- 23-24, and Nov. 6-7. Call times at REI in Northville, The a twp-hour stroll through the Visitors are invited and refresh held Sept. 5 and Sept. 12. Call 28 on Lake St. Clair. Daily (313)532^0285 to register and for class covers basic indoor climb West Bloomfield Woods Nature ments will be served. Gall Jim (248) 628-8354 or (248) 589-2480 weigh-ins will take place at more information. ing safety, technique, equipment Preserve during this program, Kudej at (734; 591-0843 for more for more information. Metro Beach Metropark in Mt. FLY FISHING SCHOOL and terminology. The course iav which begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, information. Clemens. HOLIDAY 30 SHOOT The Riverbend Sports Shop in free and available, to adults and Aug. 29. Participants are asked FISHING BUDDIES Southfield is sponsoring several children. Call (248) 347-2100 for to meet at the west end pf the K- Detroit Archers will hold a 3D OAKLAND BASS MASTERS Fishing Buddies Fishing Club fly fishing schools in the upcom current schedules and additional M'art parking lot at Orchard shoot beginning at 9 a.m. Satur Oakland Bass Masters will hold meets the third Tuesday of each ing months. Held at the Hunts information. Lake Road and 13 Mile Road in day, Sunday and Monday, Sept. a two-man team tournament on month in Rochester Hills. Meet- - man Hunt Club in Dryden and Orchard Lake. Call Lee Becker 4-6, on its walk-through" course Sunday, on Aug. 29 on Lobdell ings are open to all anglers Hunters Creek Hunt Club in at (810) 294-7789 for more infor (boaters and non-boaters). Call in West Bloomfield. Call (248) Lake. To register and for more Metamora, the schools include mation. (248) 656-0556 for more informa 661-9610 or (313) 835-2110 for information call Roy Randolph ACTIVITIES lessons in basic fly fishing tech tion.. more information. at <248) 542-5254. Oakland Bass HERITAGE DAYS Masters will hold its final tour niques including casting, knot Huron Pointe Sportsmen's Asso HURON VALLEY STEELHEADERS DA BOWHUNTER JAMBOREE nament of the season on Sun tying, reading the water, play ciation and Gander Mountain CLUBS The Huron Valley Steelheaders Detroit Archers will hold its day, Sept. 26, on Lakeville Lake. ing, landingand releasing fish, meets the third Thursday of each annual bowhunter jamboree entomology and fly selection and will host the fourth annual Her CLINTON VALLEY BASS itage Days, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun Clinton Valley Bass Anglers club month at the Knights of Colum beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday more. Classes are scheduled for bus Hail, 27600 Hall Rd., Flat day, Aug. 22, at the Huron is seeking new members (boaters and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, on its August 15 and 29, and Sept. 12. Rock. Call Carroll White at CUSSES/CLINICS Pointe clubhouse and grounds in and non-boaters are welcome.) walk-through course in West Class size is limited. To register J 734) 285-0843 for more informa New Haven. Activities include The club meets monthly at Gan Bloomfield. Call (248) 661-9610 WAYNE WATERFOWL CUNiC and for more information call tion. of (313) 835-2110 for more infor The Wayne Waterfowl Chapter (248) 350-8484 or (248) 591- trap & skeet shooting, 3D der Mountain in Waterford. Call mation.'•--•-- - -.-- -—-—• -of the Mic-higan-DuckMunterns- 3474 archery, novelty shoots and Mike Daly at (248) 666-8910 for BASS ASSOCIATION guest speakers covering topics more information. •The' Downriver'Bass Association, BROADHEAD PRACTICE Association is holding a water FLYTYING fowl hunting clinic beginning at such as hunting the Me.troparks, METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS a non-tournament bass club, Detroit Archers will hold broad- Paint Creek Outfitters in * meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at the and gun rights. Call (810) 598- Metro-West Steelheaders meets . head practice.beginning at 5 •Rochester offers a variety of fly Tuesday of every month at the Pointe Mouillee State Game 8018 or (8100 948-0259 for more at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday p.m. every Thursday night tying classes for beginners and Gander Mountain in Taylor. Call Area in Rockwopd. Call (734) information. of each month in the cafeteria at through the month of October. advanced tyers. Call (248) 650- (734) 676-2863 for more informa 422-0583 for more information. Garden City High School. Call Call (248) 661-9610 or (313) 835- 0440 for more information or to FALL HUNTING CLASSIC tion. make a reservation for an Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Dominic Liparoto at (248) 476- 2110 for more information. ULTRA LIGHT BACKPACKING SOUR Recreational Equipment Inc. upcoming class. at Great Lakes Crossing in 5027 for more information. UVONtA RANGE The School for Outdoor Leader staffer Matt Duluk will discuss Auburn Hills is holding a Fall MICHIGAN FLY FISHING The newly renovated Livonia MORE FLY TYING ship. Adventure and Recreation his hike across Isle Royale River. Bend Sport Shop in South- Hunting Classic Thursday The Michigan Fly Fishing Club Archery Range is open to the (SOLAR), a.non-profit organiza National Park during an ultra field offers fly tying classes for through Sunday, Aug. 26-29. meets at 7 p.m. the first and public, The range features seven tion interested in promoting the light backpacking exhibit begin beginners, intermediate and The event includes seminars, a third Wednesdays of each month field lanes and one broadhead 3D pop-up tournament,, vendor ning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. advanced tyers. Classes will be at Livonia Clarenceville Junior Please see CALENDAR, C6 lane and is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 25 at REI. Call (248) 347-2100 held at various times. For more booths, prizes, whitetail rack High School. Call (810) 478-1494 on Saturdays and Sundays. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for chil dren. Livonia residents shoot free of charge. The range is located on Glendale Ave., east of Farmington Road. Call (734) 466-2410 for more information. JUNIOR OLYMPICS The Oakland County Sportsman Club in Clarkston offers a Junior Olympic Archery Development Program beginning at 1 p.m. on Sundays. Call (248) 623-0444 for more information. IT'S OBVIOUS FROM 1M $MOT... JUNIOR ARCHERS A weekly program for junior archers begins at 9 a.m. Satur days at Detroit Archers in West TEAMWORK WINS. Bloomfield. Call (248) 661-9610 or (313) 835-2110 Jbr more infor mation. You learned at- an early age that things turn out better when you work together. That's why the UAW International Union and General Motors Corporation got SHOOTING SPORTS together to create piograms to help educate, to promote teamwork ana to improve SPORTING CLAYS health and safety. So that we could build better quality cars and trucks for you. Wings & Clays will host a sport ing clays shoot on Sunday, Aug. Because, working together as a team, the dedicated men and women of 29, at the Bald Mountain range in Lake Orion. Call (248) 814- UAW-GM are up to any challenge. 9193 for more information. SEASON/DATES .«.«*%. UAW BEAR L GM Bear season opens Sept. 10. GOOSE A special early Canada goose season runs Sept. 1-10 in the Upper Peninsula and Sept 1-15 in the Lower Peninsula. Check : the DNR's Early September • *•** '.«•••/ Canada Goose Season Hunting m< Guide for special restrictions. *< \ m? **/<* «:' GROUSE .* Grouse season opens Sept: 15 7AK*&£ r RABBIT .Rabbit season opens Sept. 15. SQUIRREL Squirrel season opens Sept, 15. ££* ***** •s :t^r % ij» *-,V,\ V7 .C ;-iro SATURDAY &&. NIGHT STEAK-OUT I., X fc 9 Holes with Gait ,,,. &?£ '"' .(carts Arc mandatory) • -,*J* *»><*, -WW**!*****«&* l '("'. Steak Dinner ••'""•• (w/baked potato & Salad) Cash Bar ( '23.00 Per Person .-.Aug.'2 If 28 V Sept. 11 ,-18 Teeing off from 5-7 pm Fox Creek Golf Course *•..*>:• ASSEMBLY LINE TO FINISH LINE... TEAMWORK WINS! &&.-*V-.^i; 36000 7 Mile • Livonia (248)471-3400 *"TW 'r ^. K I*:-, mm* •i-Pmypy iimvumrvrmmmv^i* i•IJ, 11 •••••• i IIIB pii.^igiiiij^^w^^^^ww C6(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 Tr-~ Outdoor calendar from page C5 appreciation of outdoor activi grams throughout the year. A crow lore followed by a chance to gy badge during this program, INSECT WEEKEND eight and older will learn all ties, meets at 7;30 p.m. ori the state park motor vehicle permit construct some scarecrows for which begins at 10 a.m. and 1 Explore a pond on Saturday and about chem.icaLs froyi IJominic first Tuesday of each month at is required for entry into all display at the farm, begins "at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Indian a field on Sunday during this Crea^a teacher at Macomb Com the Colony Hall in Southfield. state parks and state recreation p.m. Saturday, Aug, 28, at May Springs. two-day program, which will be munity Collegeduring this pro Call (248) 988-6658 for more areas. For registration and addi bury. ...•'•' STORIES IN THE SAND held Saturday and Sunday; Aug, gram, which begins at 10 a.m. ^ information. tional information on the pro BIRD HIKE Children ages four to seven can 21-22, at Hudson Mills. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Stoney FLY TYING grams at Maybury call (810) Observe and identify bird species enjoy a story and a fun beach SATS Creek. The River Bend Sports Shop Fly 349-8390. For programs at Bald seen throughout the park during activity during this program, Explore the life of a bat and get 1999PERMJTS Tying Club meets every other Mountain call (810) 693-6767. this naturalist-led hike, which .which begins at 1 p.m. Friday, tips on building a bafhou.se dur week in Southfield. Call (248) For programs at Proud Lake and begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. Aug, 20, at Stoney Creek. ing this program, which begins The 1999 Huron-Clinton 350-8484 or (248) 591-3474 for Highland call (810) 685-2187. 11, at Maybury. at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Metroparks annual vehicle entry P'or programs at Island Lake call HURON RIVER CLEAN UP permits and boat launching per more information. Volunteers are needed to help Indian Springs. (810)229-7067. mits are on sale at all Metropark clean up the Huron River from TOTFUN offices. Vehicle entry permits are SUMMER EVENING STROLL METROPARKS Proud Lake through the Kens Children ages four through $15 ($8 for senior citizens!. The Explore the park's natural and METROPARK REQUIREMENTS ington Metropark during the seven and their parents will OAKLAND annua! boat launching permits cultural history through a vari Most Metropark programs are 12th annual Huron River Clean learn about birds during this are $18 ($9 for senior citizens). COUNTY PARKS ety of weekly hikes and interpre free while some require a nomi Up, which begins at 8:30 a.m. program, which begins at 2 p.m. COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS tive presentations during this nal fee. Advanced registration Saturday, Aug. 21, at Kensing Sunday, Aug. 22, at Indian Call 1-800-47-PARKS for more Advanced registration is class, which will be held at 7 and a motor vehicle permit are ton. The rain date is Saturday, Spring. information. required for all nature programs p.m. each Thursday through the required for all programs. Call Aug. 28. Call (248) 685-7129 for TOT TALK _ at Oakland County Parks. Call end of August at Maybury. the respective parks toll free at more information. _____ -Children ages-three tOTix accom (To submit items for considera (810) 625:6473 to register or for BATS OF MlfttflftftM .____. the follow4ttg-i^uinbeib. 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Maple, Bloom field land are expected to arrive assists Tarn- Hills, (248) 855-9090.. sance/Festival • A Wh«o: iOa.m;to 7 at the gates of Hollygrove, nearly mie Graves as 200 actors gather around one of noble act p.rn, Weekends & she prepares to SATURDAY Labor Day.'.throug'h the main stages on the site of the assume the 15-acre Renaissance-age village. BY FRANK PROVENZANO Sunday, Sept. 26 persona of the STAFF WRITER Where: 126001 Dixie "Your job is to reach out and [email protected] Highway, Holly Town touch the hearts of as many peo Baroness Lady ship...' .";" ple as you can," said Lu Harding- Anne of Hart-- Wearing a crown of baby's Directions:1-75 : Capots, creative director of. the breath and a slightly nervous • land. Below, a Northbound Traffic - festival, now in its 20th year. peasant boy, expression. Tammie Craves Take Exit 106, Jitay "This is your playtime," said came to the Renaissance Festi in left lane of exit, Harding-Capots, as she twisted Brandon Vil- val as both a gue-s.t and partici- travej two blocks, iarolo of Com pant. i her shoulders, stretched her legs th^n turn leftonto and encouraged the interactive merce, (left), Graves is a graphic artist for Dixie Highway south theater company to breath deeply presents a bou the Obscrnr & Eccentric News bound. Travel .two and envision a world far from the papers, whose bouts of "ham mil&s south'.. Festival quet of flowers ming it up" art; well known to grounds of Holly Township and to Lady Anne. r. • is on the right. ' " present-day, high-tech reality. her colleagues..but perhaps less * t-. Schedule of theiriei "Welcome our guests into your STAFF MIOIOS RV JERRY ZOLYXSHY recognized by the public. isfe* * •> To those from Tickets: $13.95 play space." FA',';.••'*'"''' ~'~"'..' j the historic adults, $11.75 . This gregarious group of thespi- IT*.1' ' L-*-^**! land of merry seniors age 60 and ans hardly needs encouragement. making, she is ^L ^v older, $5.95 children Their reality is obviously (5-12),.chlldren age descended from the historic land kin. 4 and younger, free. of pleasure, and merrymaking of What Graves Advance tickets- four centuries ago. Just try to pry nfHartland Si 2.50'adult, $5 any of the actors lacks in acting chifdren (5-12):. For from their roles as experience, she w- information, caif peasants, nobility makes up for in The Actors' Company presents (800) 601-4848, or and jesters. Nothing sheer desire to "The Emperor's New Clothes" (248) 634-5552r doing. one dav stand upon the stage 2p.m. at Trinity House Theatre, Theme Schedii te For the nearly and recite 38840 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia. 30,000 people expect • August 21 & 22: William Shake Tickets $10 adults, $7 children, ed each weekend of "Renaissance • speare's words. call (248) 988-7032. the' festival, the con Romance,' pas Shortly after sionate pastimes jured world of Hollygrove is the stepping closest thing to living history. SUNDAY . • August 28 & 29: through the The festival enters its second of 'High Seas Adven Hollygrove a seven-weekend schedule of the ture, ".swashbuck gates. Graves matic events, including this week: lers invade Holly: • expected that groye; '••'•.;. end's celebration of the romantic her wish to be pursuits of the Renaissance era, • Sept; 4, 5 & 6; among tin- cast' long before there was discount "Wonders of the who brings the dining, video stores and Hallmark World." an explp-, Renaissance to cards. ration of the mys. life would land teriesofthe'East At Hollygrove, it's common to her a rule see visitors walking the grounds • Sept. 11 & 12: among the peas tearing away at a drumstick the "Highland Fling," ants. Celtic games,- bag size of a Brontosaurus bone, sip pipes'and dance ping a glass of mead, or giving a "1 had pic • SeptVl8&l9' thumbs up or thumbs down to .t'ured myself as •'. "the Emerald Isle," jousting competitors. a wench." said The Allman Brothers perform celebration of Irish There are no wallflowers here," Graves, who with special guest Lucinda culture : ; .; said Patricia Taylor, festival mar* ."prepared'for her part in Holly Williams and others during a • Sept."25 & 26:' k'eting director. For that matter, Southern rock festival, 7p.m. at . "Sweet Endings/a there are no walls. Royal atten grove by watching "A Midsum presentation Of -.'"At some museums, it's 'look, mer Night's Dream." "Robin Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 tion: Dining Hood" and memorizing a. list of and Sashabuw Road, Indepen chocolate delights but don't touch,'" she said. "Here, his visit of j'ou're an essential piirt of what's Elizabethan phrases. dence Township, Tickets $34/50 Hollygrove, the Little did Graves know that pavilion, $17,75 lawn. Call (248). goingon." Since its inception in 1979 as King of Scot she had the look of nobility. 377 0100 orivww.palacenet.com one of the first Renaissance Festi land was Wliisked away to a second- vals in the country, the celebra-. enamored with story wardrobe room at the edge" tion at Hollygrove has been Lady Anne. of the Renaissance village. among the top in the nation, Graves slipped into a whoop according to Tayloi; who claimed skirt and a royal blue, velvet the Michigan festival is rated, dress embroidered in gold and. alongside Hh.ose in Shnkopee, sequins. *• ' :• Minn, and.outside of Dallas-Fort • In monieits. Graves', dream.e-f ; ''r~~> Please see FESTIVAL, E2 ~1 >U^se7 e MERRYMAKER, K2 : &» . j&w jjj^y *&&. sJi-wr .* -.OK ,* iz-s*-&*e£&jz!-z>s3i?-*tx*: : P^ ^;*t :.w --^:^ r-.-: -.»-¾ v^' SUMMER TRADITION Hot Vx: Taketu trip down gan Fair something for everyone' memory lane during the ,Woodward Dream Cruise BY STEPHANIE ANOFXYN CASOL\ STAFF WRITER Michigan State Fair Saturday, Aug.21\ Festivi [email protected] ties take place in downtown When: 10 a.m. to 1.0 phi. Tuesday.''Aug. Birmingham and other com Brad Coombs can barely spare a second to talk .24'thfOugh Monday. Sept.- 6. Th'e-'midsyay. munities along Woodward about his involvement as entertainment director of is open until midnight'oh weekends, and Avenue. For up-to-date event the Michigan State Fair. iVp.hi.'weeknights. . information, call 1*888- But when he does, his voice rings with pride. He Where: The Michigan Suilef a:tgrooo(ib. compares choosing the line-up lo putting the pieces of ore on tlio soiHtioast corner Of Light Mile 4WDC-1963 or visit the Web a puzzle togethor. Taking into consideration which Road tf.rsd Wood.vnai Avonue. • aite www.dreamcruise.org.'' days need to be .scheduled, which .performers are tour Admission: $9 ntinUs'. $2'Children-under Events include* the Mb[tor ing during that time and available to fif',0 1.1; Chtidren under 2 free. Parking SS. City CruiseFest, Michigan play, and what will ultimately fit into AM/: Moro family entertainment: Visitors to State Fair Grounds, 5-11 the budget, he's managed to organize tiicfoir can sho.v their ticket stui>s at p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 and 7 a diverse musical line-up for the Hoory.Toid. Museum or'Greenfield Village a.m. to 11 p.m, Saturday, third year in a row. for $2 off odult ruvl i\ off chiidreiVs admission. Visitors to.rlciuy Fo'rri-Museum, "The State Fair is the'.second ';i'-) Aug 21 offers entertainment or Greenfield Village can use.either of largest (in attendance! paid event in i i mid classic car displays. tiioio ticket stubs to toceive a discount of the stale of Michigan behind the Adm ission is $3 adulis, vh it- $2 of fan fiifutt ticket to the'Michigan North American International Auto Show." said (trail2 and under admitted State.fair. . Coombs. Thai means he's serving an audience thai free, parking $5: Call (248) For j'noro Infntttlfiltoii: Ci!! tlto Michigan includes every "age. race and economic sphere in the 204-6060 for more informa State fairgrounds (313) 3(30 BMQ 01 tion: '.'"•• region." Melro Dotroiters are joined by crowds of pe MMtMl* Mi^Mfc ^^M^ •• mutmMttjtttm0lltlitttlimmmmmmi^^ ^^^^**—^^**^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m •^^^^PWPH E2 ** The Observer & £cc«?n*rrc/THURSDAY, AUGUST 19,1999 Fair from page El Toledo and as far east as Cana of this year's line-up." providing free concerts, they your grandfather's farm, Cedar da. • .:,'• Entertainers will perform at Ray Cyrus The line-up includes ah eclec must coyer the ever-increasing Pointe and Pine Knob all in one 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 Tyrese "We try to provide something tic collection of music, from rock costs associated with those The Band Shell/ located at the day" southwest entrance to the 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 38 for everyone," said Coombs. to Motown to country. The Temp shows. Each day/certain attractions In an area where musical acts tations, Billy Ray Cyrus, Def "I'm not sure, where you'll be Michigan State Fairgrounds. Special are sure to capture the attention TJcketi: 1.500 Gold Circle 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29 Tempta are drawn to so many venues, Leppard and 98 Degrees are just able to see Journey anywhere of visitors to the fairgrounds. like The Palace, Pine Knob a few of the highlights for this else, for $10," he said. "It's still an seats will be available for each tions The Stove, built in 1893 for the show through Ticketmaster for 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 Kenny Music Theatre and the Fox The yeai-'s live entertainment: excellent value." World's Columbian Exposition in atre, it's not an easy job. Coombs $lX^each plus admission to the Chesney Hertel said an effort was made But music isn't the only draw Chicago, will surely, be noticed. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 Detroit sa|d music venues around the to keep the cost of these shows to for visitors to this summer's fair. Contact*Ticketmaster at Reaching 25-feet high, 20-feet (248) 645.-6666 or purchase Area Choirs . re'st of the country "pale in com a minimum. Like last year, Gold State Fair. wide and 30-feet long, the stove parison" to those in the metro tickets online at www.ticket- 7p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 The Circle seating is available. For "The 1999 Michigan State Fair serves as a reminder that Michi lsley Brothers area. $10 added to the cost of admis has matured in a new and differ master.com. General admission gan was. once the stove capital of to the fair does not guarantee 7p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 Alaba ,"It's frustrating and fun," he sion, fair-goers can sit in the first ent way," said Hertel. "We are as the world. said. "I think we've got a good 1,500 seats at The Band Shell clean as Disney here. Secondly, free entry into The Band Shell. ma line-up." during the concerts. we are the safest fair in America. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TheHnenip: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 Ginuwine John Hertel, general manager The only exception is the No fair in America can compare Michigan arid Michigan State 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 Mark 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 98 •of the Michigan State Fair, which Labor Day concert. Tickets will in terms of safety." University are bringing back the Farner of Grand Funk Railroad Degrees opens Tuesday, agreed. ;. be required to see Journey per Hertel spoke with confidence Miracle of Life Birthing Exhibit, 7 p;m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Def 7 p.m. -Sunday, Sept. 5 Hank Leppard Williams Jr. 'i..',tWfi.rare. in_a unique place in form on Monday, Sept. 6. General and pride about this year's event giving visitors an up-close look the United State's7 saidTHeTtel.- admission -tickets are_$ 10 pius as he addressed members of the as cows, ewes and sows give 7 p.m.'Thursday, Aug. 26 Billy 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6 Journey "^•lost State Fairs do not compete the price of admission and Gold" p7ess~iiurtmj a conference Tues b itth. This^ year's exhibit with Pine Knob, Joe Louis Circle seats are $16 plus the cost day, Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds. includes a demonstration of Arena, The Palace,—Meadow of admission; While Hertel said Quiet and vacant" the> grounds Ultrasounds, on sheep and sheep Water FIumeT- ;~ Arts Auditorium, CalT(3I37 369- Brook. We're particularly proud fair organizers intend to keep showed only a hint of the energy shearing. The Children's Theater will 8250 for more information'. As brewing in preparation for the DaimlerChrysler will offer free offer the story of "The Emperor's always, the fair will feature daily State Fair. rides on the Drunk Driving sim New Clothes," by Henry K. Mar parades at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., "Everything here must be ulator 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. tin Productions. The show will be livestock shows and races, cow An quality, from the livestock to the More than 65 other rides can be performed twice daily on week milking demonstrations and exhibits to all of the. sponsors," found on the Wade Shows Mid days and three times daily on horse shows for all visitors to witli said Hertel. "It's like going to way, including Giant White weekends in the Community see. C ")livin Nfci\vi:< >i i-- lol l ii Merrymaker from page El ip? terrih ef" \l- of portraying the life of a peas deadline, she was recognized as even the portly, lecherous King of Festival, she finally got an insid : ant were dashed. The hat atop the Baroness Lady Anne from Scotland noted her presence — er's look at the community of her head, and the attendant who Hartland. several times. actors that breathes life into Z:3<) I»M laced up her bodice from behind With her attendant, Lady "I was impressed at the Hollygrove. "Even though I was were clear signs that she was no Valkyre (Valerie Schendel of authenticity and sense of history scared, I took a risk," she said, ordinary wench. Clarkston) at her side, Graves that everyone knew," said "And that's a lesson in itself. (prfe. if fa rait till JnM* . Graves. After, an hour, I knew that I ^04foVf!«*lfer**MrtC»*tM — NftfiJUPC — IT In Renaissance times, Graves walked the grounds of Holly- would have been the embodi grove. Eleven years after Graves wanted to do this today, next ment of a married woman who Her presence was duly noted. attended her first Renaissance year and long after that" FfrANICS commanded respect from A young peasant boy (Brandon I ***- a>p<^.-^k-3^^. I passersby Viliarolo of Commerce) greeted Of course, a title was in order. her with a bouquet of flowers. Ail 10\roiikns Faster than an approaching Noblemen bowed in respect. And Festival from page El witli iimBiiiHiiiiiiMiia.iiiiiBiiiiiiiiiima.iniiBiniiiniiikiB Worth. Last year, a strong man's abethan language, Shakespeare ,lol in "iosli Housmoift rROftuim competition was added to appeal can be found at Hollygrove. "Our to sports fans. This year a mur goal is to be truly authentic," Tune-in Bob Allison's der mystery and celebration of said Shakespeare, through his Septorribi Irish culture were added, In the living facsimile, Tom Aston. future, Taylor expects that the "Everything we do is intended to .~w> I»M festival will be open during the make the guests to Hollygrove week to draw students and kids feel like winners." fWNZK 690 AM • Mon.-Fri. 9 am-11 am J at summer camps. Aston, who coordinates the With the resurgence of interest performing arts programs at ON SALE NOW! • How to Cook If in the works of William Shake Oakland University, began as a • HOW tO Dp It speare, Taylor believes more peo consultant to the festival in the Tit* Palace and Pint Knob Box Offitt* «** ol w^&*- • Where to Find It ple are interested in the life and late 1970s. He joined the cast in pine knob r^L": www.askvournelahbor.CQm times of the Renaissance. They the early 1980s, long before the music theatre mi* tilKfmi tw niHKaiiimiiiMH don't have to look far. bard from Stratford enjoyed a cniEMiiMS3.iMB5iimiina Beneath the costume and Eliz resurgence on the silver screen. w CAPITAL #- i MORTGAGE ACOel FUNDING n»*«" - • JK present (800)LOW-MTE The Motor City CruiseFest e^kt/c^^^i^ Featuring MOTOR TREND Classic Car Award efy&yL&t^ce if cloje- MOTOR CITY CRUISEFEST W • .;• .-..-,»'•. I : • M i [>f T(C>:T •4MfctMAl^MAAriM -\'-> f AUG ^^>: ' * -1 sua* *•£• OBUrTmpbSM Sponsored By M&tmtQftmtiU^... ;.••.;• ,• »*«»™s ^02^-^ • mEnmmmm. Michigan State Fairgrounds Friday, August 20 Saturday, August 21 Pre-Cruise Party V Motor City CruiseFest Car Show Outdoor Movie:/The Big Chill" Edgar Winter Live in Concert £t\ttfa. ffar*si\et{*sa yvofftf 94.7 WCSX Broadcast; 94.7 WCSX Broadcast . 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The Actors' Company presents have kids in stitches when his As a child, Gravame saw the "Discover the magic of live the said Gravame. "They're bigger explaining why she enjoys chil "The Emperor's New Clothes," 2 character, Mr. Stitch, helps the show performed by The Prince ater," is his wish for both adult than life. It's the kind,of show I dren's theater so much. Theater p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 21 and Aug. Emperor get nev^ clothes in a Street Players at the Detroit and children's audiences. grew up seeing." is in our hearts and we want to 28 at Trinity House Theatre, delightful musical production Institute of Arts. In 1985 he "Kids today are bombarded by Stephanie Nichols portrays the cultivate a new audience." 38840 W. Six Mile Road (west of; presented by The Actors' Compa formed The Actors' Company, the media," he said. "Many have Empress, and was Lady Wine- Presenting a show is work, but 1-275, east of Haggerty Road), ny at Trinity House Theatre in which is presenting this show. never seen a live theater produc fred in the Prince Street Players Gravame says he's having a Livonia. Tickets $10 adults, $7 Livonia. "I've always wanted to produce tion. They don't get to meet the production of the show. blast doing it. children and seniors. Call (248) "It's fast-paced, upbeat," said and direct,'' he said explaining actors after seeing a Disney car 'To me it's a story that works," "If you're not having fun, 988-7032 for reservations, seating Gravame about The Prince how the company got started. toon. With live theater they do. is limited. she said. "It teaches a lesson to you're not doing your job right," BY KEELY WYGONIK Street Players LTD Production of "It's just something you're born .We riieet and greet kids after the adults and children. There are a he said. "Kid's are honest. They'll STAFF WRITER The Emperor's New Clothes," with, I think. I like acting, but show." . lot of adults who go along with know.*" based on the classic tale by Hans directing is what I really want to Gravame especially enjoys the crowd and don't say anything The Actors' Company will take [email protected] Christian Andersen. -The produc do." children's theater because he that hurts their status " their show on the road after tion, adapted by Jim Eiler, fea Mike Gravame grew up seeing In 1989 he started taking his believes it gives kids a chance to In the show she tap dances, appearing at Trinity House The tures lyrics by Eiler, with music live theater. Knowing that a lot shows on the road, touring be kids and escape into a fairy and blasts away on the trumpet, atre. If you're interested in hav by Eiler and Jeanne Bargy. of kids don't have the same northern Michigan opera houses. tale. "dreadfully" ing them perform for your group opportunity makes him sad, sad _ "The. music is repeated a lot. His company is special, The costumes and set are "It's so much fun to see faces or event, call the number listed =KMs wiU-walk ^ut-Juinwmngth©-—h^cause4hoy-de-both-ad«lt and and have.-the, kids ivanl.to mreL.. above,- - enough to do something about it. bright yellowrpink_and teaL^All children's shows. you afterward," said Nichols On Saturday, Gravame tt'ill tunes. the. characters are outrageous," Positive signs point to cultural awakening in Detroit BACKSTAGE Attention- g r a b b i n g So, on a beautiful mid-August afternoon, the casino. But I also saw a lot of vacant, PASS Detroit events such as The I let my mind drift as I drove down Wood neglected lots. And you tell me this huge Three Tenors concert and ward Avenue from Detroit Public TV's hole used to be a department store? And the opening of the MGM BACKSTAGE PASS studios. As I passed you broke the train in the air when you THE GEM & CENTURY THEATRES Grand Detroit Casino the New Center train station, I imagined I blew it up? It does give me a nice view of Now Playing at the (Icnliiry Theatre undoubtedly lured many was a fust-time visitor to Detroit. that big mural of Barry Sanders. Maybe if THfc SMASH HfTMUSKAl new or estranged visitors That's right. I'm Norm from Chicago. his team opened holes this big to run FORBIDDEN, SPOOfOfTHEMWKI to the city this summer. Yep, just here to check out the casino and through he wouldn't have retired from IfcV • ••• But will they be back? maylje get a peek at the new ballpark. football. 'If there Is a better show . After all, the concert was Then, I'll grab a brat and a beer and be on Norm's rating? Detroit, you're not per a once-in-a-lifetime event my way. in ton... it has to ANN fect, but you're trying. Keep it up, and I'll the one that takes place in a lame duck stadium. What else do you have to show me in the £5. DELISI be back. backstage* The windfall for the ten minute drive to Comerica Park, The-drive is over, and it's good to be Michigan Opera Theatre Detroit?. MtrtUftoH, myself again. But I wonder how many DrtnJt fret ftta and the boost in Detroit's reputation as a : Well, just past the Center for Creative people .in the Detroit area would have cultural center gave us something major to m Studies on your left, there's the cultural their eyes opened by traveling the same celebrate. Great for a Chamber of Com center. That's the Detroit Institute of Arts, course as Norm, the imaginary out-pf- merce highlight reel, but the long-term "The sho» is two hours of i and behind it is the Charles H. Wright *>/ benefits for area cultural institutions are towner. Admittedly, there's plenty of fun... tooderfull} wad)' Museum of African American History. The "holes," but you can see an exciting plan difficult to assess. Detroit Historical Museum and the Detroit • Mk**t H MTjtU*. taking shape. Most major metropolitan Jklrofl Sna Casinos generate such strong opinions Science Center are right here, too. areas offer cultural attractions like the that you can burn up a day just by raising Ilmmm. Not much traffic today. Orches ones Norm discovered. But Detroit can N2i^>THE CENTURY CLUB RESTAURANT the issue. Even time may not bring a con tra Hall? Oh, it's the home of the Detroit stand out by being more affordable, conve SPEN, Vpttxde cmisimt im * cvmfortmblt imffwr dmk Mtttat sensus of whether gaming is an enduring Symphony Orchestra. Pick a lane, buddy. nient, and friendly. source of revenue and excitement or a con I didn't know there was a Second City Enjoy a complete night of cntcrtaimiicul IIIMWT <>»u- root' tributor to economic and mora! blight. here, too. The Pox Theatre? Looks like Keep your promise to come back, Norm, Convenient Theatre & Dinner Paelutge* and I just may buy you that brat and beer. I like to believe that Detroit is in the quite a place. Hey, there's the ballpark. •'. J-Jv* Jtx* 1« fhr ((jirtftn .*- T/hfTffrtny iS'l" '"^"J) /. midst of a cultural awakening, but as a Right next to the Detroit Opera House. After a couple weeks off due to Detroit shameless booster and host of a weekly TV Maybe I'll circle around. I see on the Music Public TVs summer pledge drive, BACK •*^ 313-963-9800 • 333 Madison \u\ Hall marquee that the Montreux Detroit STAGE PASS returns to the air 7:30 p.m., series about the local arts scene, the posi (•roup ili<4ounb> auiiabk- Jazz Festival is coming up. What's this? Sunday, Aug. 22, with legendary Detroit tive signs I see nearly every day may not 1 accurately reflect what's going on. The Gem Theatre. soul artists The Dramatics and new acous Call: (515) W-V.- -)5 WJR All right, there is a lot of action outside tic rock from The Luddites. 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' l*i\k\> hinornl Moiuc • ,l*Kle> Ktmrral Homc-Dn>ls Chnjiel CHARGE (248) 645-6666. (iotlhnr «-»^f.j"!Ci^U<:."i IVIILLER GENUINE DRAFT MUSIC & mm mm mmm Ml M THEATER forming art songs by Handel, Mozart, Forper formances Wednesday, Nov. 24. Schubert, Britten and others, and Friday. Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 5 at CAPITOL THEATRE piano pieces by Chopin, 8 p.m. the. Detroit Opera House. (734) 615- "A Chdrys Line," presented by the Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Kerrytown 0122 Capitol Repertory Players, 8.p.m.. Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., YOUTH COMPETITION Fridays-Saturdays, Aug! 20-21 and 27- Ann Arbor. $10. proceeds to the The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra is 28, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 22 and Ysleta Mission of San Pablo in El looking for contestants for its Youth 29, at the theater, 121 University Ave. Paso, Texas. {734) 769-2999 or Competition to be held in December at W., Windsor. $18, $16 seniors/stu [email protected] Evola Music of Canton, in addition to dents (AA section), $15, $13 orchestral instruments, piano contes seniors/students (A section). (519) POPS/SWING tants are also being sought, winners 253-7729 wilt perform on the youth concerts in GEM AND CENTURY THEATRES TONY BENNETT February of 2000: (734) 451-2112 "Forbidden Hollywood,* the smash hit 7:30 p.ni. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1-75 musical spoof of the movies continues and Sashahaw Road, Independence ^_ _,——-- JTLZZ .^ through Dec. 31, 1:30 p.m. Towns]iip^5.^nd-42Sr5e-pavttTonr" . Wednesdays and Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Sl^lawrvAH ages. (248) 377-0100 or PAUL ABLER Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8:30 p.m, http://www.palacenet.com 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Edison's, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. JIM PARAVANTES & MERIDIAN 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. No cover, .SaturdaysiTrra^iSGp.m. Sundays, at: 'Frank Sinatra Tribute,*. 8:30 p.m. to (248)645-2150 the Century Theatre, 333 Madison midnight. Fridays-Saturdays through (guitar/piano/bass/drums) • Avenue, Detroit. $24.5O-$34.50. (313) August, at Andiamo Italia West, 6676 MARCUS BELGRAVE 963-9800 Telegraph Road at Maple, Bloomfield 6 p.m. Friday. Aug. 20, at the Gem & PERFORMANCE NETWORK Hills. (248) 865-9300 Century Theatres, 333 Madison Ave., "Office Hours" by Mercury Theatre Co. Detroit. (313) 963-9800 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. AUDITIONS TASILIMAH BEY Sundays, Aug. 19-29, at the 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays, at Performance Network, 408 W. BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, Washington, west of Main St., Ann Looking for adult musicians (wood 29244 Northwestern Hwy.. north of 12 Arbor. $12, $9 students/seniors. wind, brass, and especially percussion Mile, Southfield. (248) 351-2925 (rag (734)66^0681 players) of all ages for rehearsals time piano) 7:30-9:30 D.m. Wednesdays, at Groves BESS BONNIER OPERA Higti School Birmingham. (248) 474- 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 4997 "Suite William" CD release celebration FRIENDS OF THE OPERA OF DETROIT SYMPHONY CIVIC concert at the Kerrytown Concert MICHIGAN ORCHESTRA House, 415 N. Fourth Ave.. Ann Arbor. Puccini's "La Boheme,* Fridays, Aug. Auditions for tne youth orchestra's $25. $15, $10. (734) 769-2999 or 27 and Sept. 10, at the Henry Ford new season will be held Sept. 11. [email protected] Centennial Library, 16501 Michigan (313) 576-5164/(313) 576-5100 GEM JAZZ TRIO Ave., Dearborn. $15, includes after LIVONIA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 19 and 26 and glow reception. (313) 582-0997 Auditions for the 1999-2000 season Friday, Aug. 27, and 7 p.m. Saturday. will be held in the coming weeks. Aug. 28, at the Gem & Century COLLEGE (734) 591-7649 Theatres, 333 Madison Ave.. Detroit. MARQUIS THEATRE (313)963-9800 HENRY FORD COMMUNITY Auditions for boys and girls ages 8-16 BILL HEID TRIO COLLEGE Take a cruise: The Woodward Dream Cruise 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Satur for the musical comedy "Halloween 9:30 p^m., 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. "When You Coming Back, Red day, Aug, 21[offersfun foreveryone: Festivities take place in down Soup," 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Friday-Saturday, Aug. 20-21. at the Ryder?," 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.. the theater, 135 E. Main, Northyillfe. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St., town Birmingham and other communities along Woodward Avenue. For performances on weekends begin Aug. 19-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Ann Arbor. $5. (734) 662-8310 For up-to-date event information, call 1-888-4WDC-1963 or visit the ning Oct. 8 through Oct. 31, (248) Aug. 22, in Adray Auditorium, HEIDI HEPLER AND MICHELE 349-8110 RAMO MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, 5101 Web site www.dreamcruise.org. The Motor City CruiseFeston the PARAMOUNT PICTURES Evergreen Road, Dearborn. $8, $6. Michigan State Fair Grounds, corner of Eight Mile Road and Wood- With Todd Curtis, 7-11 p.m. Thursdays- And the producers of Runaway Bride Fridays, Too Chez, 27155 Sheraton Dr., (313)317-6594 wardAvenUe, 5-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Satiw- and Only in America: The Don King Novi. Free. AM ages. (248) 348-5555 day, Aug. 21 offers entertainment and classic car displays. Motor Story are looking for a handsome 17- (Brazilian jazz/American standards) COMMUNITY City CruiseFest admission is $3 adults, children 12 and under 22 year old African-American male who MARLA JACKSON THEATER admitted free, parking $5. Call (248) 204-6060 for more'information. can hip hop or street dance to star in 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Edison's. a new teenage, romantic love story, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. No cover. THE ACTORS'COMPANY bring current photo, noon to 6 p.m. (248)645-2150 Presents the Prince Street Players LTD Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Talent Shop, (vocal/piano/bass/drums) Production of "The Emperor's New 30100 Telegraph Road, Suite 116, ALJARREAU Clothes," 2 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 21 Hundreds of street rods rumble into Lutheran Church, 2119 Catalpa. Association. north of 12 Mile, enter through east With Dave Koz and Chris 8otti. 8 p.m. and Aug. 28 at Trinity House Theatre, Depot Town 6-9 p.m; Thursdays Berkley, music by the Dixie Ramblers. lobby, Bingham Farms. (313) 366- Thursday, Aug. 19, Fox Theatre, 2211 38840 W. Six Mile Road (west of I- through Sept: 9, Cross Street in CONCERTS IN THE PARK 4942 ..•','.' Woodward Ave., Detroit. $37.50 and 275, east of Haggerty Road), Livonia. Ypsilanti. (734) 483-4444 or www.ypsi- The Blackman/Arnold Quartet. 6 p.m. PLYMOUTH-CANTON BALLET $30. All ages. (248) 433-1515 . $10. $7 children/seniors. (248) 988- lanti.org Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Detroit COMPANY MISTY LOVE 7032 for reservations, seating is limit BENEFITS E'S RECORD AND CD MUSIC Zoo. northwest corner of Woodward Holds open auditions Sunday, Aug. 29, 7 p.rn, Saturday,, Aug. 21, at the Gem ed. COLLECTIBLES EXPO FANCLUB FOUNDATION FOR THE and 10 Mite, Roy a) Oak. Free with zoo 1-2 p.m. for ages 9-12, and 2:30-4 & Century Theatres, 333 Madison ELLIPSIS THEATRE ENSEMBLE 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, ARTS admission. (248) 398-0903 (jazz) p.m. for ages 13 and older (bring Ave., Detroit. (313) 963-9800 "The Caucasian Chalk Circfe" by Royal Oak Elks Hall, 1-75 and 11 Mile DEARBORN RECREATION pointe shoes), bring photo and resume, SHAHIDA NURULLAH Ber.tol( through Aug. 29, 8 p.m. Presents Callente Uno: A Big Night in Road, Royal Oak. Free. (248) 546- ' Bobby Lewis and the Crackerjack male dancers are needed with scholar 9 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 21 and 28, at Thursdays-Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Little Havana Latin Dance Party. 8 4527 Band, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, ships available, at Joanne's Dance Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. Saturdays-Sundays, at the Trueblood p.m. (7 p.m. Latin dance lessons) 1 Dearborn. (313) 943-2360 Extension, 9282 General Drive, Suite No cover. (248)645-2150 Theatre, Ann Arbor. $12, $9. (734) OL TIME CAMP MEETING Friday, Aug. 27, music by La 6 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday, Aug. 22-24. Sensaciona!, at 30 N. Saginaw, GAZEBO CONCERTS 180-190, Plymouth. $5. (734) 397- (vocal/piano/bass/drums) 975-0417 : Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies Band, 7 8828. For performances of "The JANET TENAJ TRIO JACK-IN-THE-BOX PRODUCTIONS dinner begins each evening followed by Po.ntiac. $35. (248) 584-4150 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Burgh Nutcracker" with the Plymouth Featuring Sven Anderson, piano and Neil Simon's "Jake's Women," 8 p.m. a time of teaching by pastors, gospel "REWIND Historical .Park. Civic Center Drjve and Symphony Orchestra Dec. 11-12. Kurt Krahnke. bass, 11:30 a.m. to 3. Friday-Saturday, Aug, 20-21, at the - and contemporary music, and hymn Ford Motor Co. hosts a nostalgic Berg Road, east of Telegraph, PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY p.m. Sundays, at Fishbone's . University of Michigan-Dearborn's singing, reservations required for celebration of hot rods, rock-n-roll, Southfield, (248) 424-9022 (big band) ORCHESTRA Restaurant, 29244 Northwestern Hwy. School of Management Building, off Sunday's chicken'barbecue, bring a 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at The (248) 952-5533 Holds open auditions for musicians Southfield. (248) 351-2925 Evergreen, between Ford Road arid dish for Monday-Tuesday potlucks, and Community House, 3S0 S. Bates, "IN THE PARK" Monday, Sept. 7, positions ayailabie in Michigan Ave., and. 8 p.m. Friday- table settings for ail dinners, at First T.H.J.Q.U.E. and the rooftop of the-G+iester St. all st ring sect ions, substitute must- . Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at the Livonia United Methodist Church. 45201 N. Steve King & The Dittlies, 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 20 and 27-. at parking garage, Chester Stv and cians are needed for all instruments. CiVic Center Library Auditorium, 32777 Territorial, Plymouth. (734) 453^5280 Thursday, Aug. 19. Shain Park, the Copper Canyon Brewery. 27522 Maple, Birmingham. $150 for chari (313) 640-1773/(734) 451^2112 Five Mile, east of Farmingtoh. $10, $7 REDFORD THEATRE Bir-mingham. Northwestern, Southfield..(248) 223- ty preview to benfit the Children's P.R.C.U.A. SYRENA DANCE seniors/students. (734) 797-JACK. Film "Funny Lady," with guest organist "MUSIC IN THE PARK" 1700 Charities Coalition. (248) 433- ENSEMBLE OPUS MIME Jennifer M. Candea, 7:30 p.m. organ. Noon Wednesday, Aug. 25, Marc TYE KOWALEWSKI TRIO overture followed by 8 p.m. film Friday, 8600 Thomas & Maxthe Moose, in Kellogg Holding registration for the upcoming 8 p.m.. Fridays-Saturdays, at 8ig Fish, "Shadow Play,'through Aug. 29. 11' Aug. 20, and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. . Park, Main Street, between Penniman dance year 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 700 Town Center Dr.. Dearborn. (313) p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 7 p.m. overtures with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. films, and Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, In case at St.-Michael's, Redford. (313) 563- 336-6350 Sundays, at. the Trueblood Theatre, FAMILY EVENTS . Saturday, Aug."21, Historic Redford of rain, concert will be held in The 1761v.' URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY Ann Arbor. $9. (734) 975-6417 Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road; Detroit. AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL Gathering next to the Pehn Theater. ROSDEDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS BUDSON 5-11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 and noon Auditions for five men and four women YOUTH $2,50: "A Macx Brothers Festival" • (734) 416-4ART With Dan KOltOn, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with "At the Circus" and "Go West" to-11:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. • "MUSIC UNDER THE STARS" of various ages for "Three Murders and Thursdays at Forte, 201 5. Woodward -PRODUCTIONS starring Groucho, Chlco and Harpo,...; • 21-22. 150African and African- -.. Eric Johnson and One Flight Up 7:30 ; it's Only Monday," a mystery comedy Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. with guest organists Scott Foppiano American vendors in'Marketplace dis ' p.m. Thursday, Aug., 19; Livonia by Pat £ook,' 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday,. MARQUIS THEATRE V (248) 594-7300 ' and-Gil Francis,'7:30 p.m.'organ over-' play their craft's and'wares/18 • Symphony Orchestra; 7:30'p,m.-. Aug".; 23:24, at the Upstage Theater,•" 'RurnplestiltsWo,* 10:30 a.m. .". \ THE WARREN COMMISSION lure followed by 8 P-m. film Friday, kitchens serving ethnic, cuisine, reg Thursday, Aug. 26; at'Civic Center. 21728 Grand'River, e'ast.of Lahser; Tuesdays-Fridays, Aug. .17-20, 2:30 - 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Big ' Aug. 27, and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, gae artists, from the Spirit of.Unity Park, Farmington Road, and Five Mile, Detroit. (313) 255-3809 p.m.'Saturdays, Aug. 14, 2li 28 and Rock Chop and Brew:House's stone overtures with 2.p.m. and 8 p.m. films, Tour featuring Steel Pulse, Donald Livonia. (734).466-2540.- : , SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE Sept. ii, 18'and 25, and 2:30. pirn. terrace, 245 E. Eton, Birmingham. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the (heater. Byrd, also mask making, drumming REDFORD CIVIC SYMPHONY Open auditions for 30 roles for males Sundays,; Aug. 29 and Sept. 12,19 Free. All ages.'(248) 647-7774 $3.50. (313) 537-2560 or h'ttp://the- workshops, African counting games, at Performs with the Verdi Opera Theatre and females for Shakespeare's comedy and 26. at the theater, 135 E.Main, PAMELA WISE & THE AFRO-CUBAN atreorgans.com/mi/redford: Hart Plaza, Detroit. fte&. See the exhi of Michigan, selections from the 'The Merchant of Venice," 7 p.ni. Northville. $6,-(248) 349-8110 : AUSTAR3 SUMMER EVENING SERIES bitions "The Third Root: Africans in "Barber of Seville," "La Boherhe" and Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug, 31 and Sept. 1, no children's roles available, in the 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Edison's 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Maybury ."Mexico* and • the Pasteboard Bandit" "The Marriage of Figaro" as well as all Liberal Arts Theatre at Schoolcraft 220 Merrill St.,Blrmingham..No cover. SPECIAL EVENTS Farm Demonstration Building, in (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Charles H. time favorites "I Could've Danced All College, 18600 Haggerty Road, (248)645-2150 Maybury State Park, oh Eight Mile,. / Wright Museum of African American Night* and'lf I Loved You,* 7 p.m. VIETNAM . : between Six and Seyen Mile, Livonia. (piano/bass/drums/percussion) west of Beck Road, Northville Twp. History, 315 E. Warren, then take a Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Belle Creek .. Gala evening of food, culture and (734) 462-4400, ext. 5270 JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI ; Free with state park rhbtor vehicle per shuttle bus for 50 cents (noon to 6 ' Park, Five Mile and inkster, Livonia." ..- entertainment, featuring a preview of SPIRIT OF DETROIT CHORUS 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2d, at Edison's mit. (248) 349-8390 ' ••:' p.m.) to the festival. (313) 494-5800 "SUMMER IN THE CjTY^ - "Today's Vietnam' hosted by Keith LookingfOr hew members of all ages 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. No cover. MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE. famle, 8 p.hni. Saturday, Aug. 28,' Fox SWEET ADELINES REUNION JanetMarje & M'Archibald v/ith the - to rehearse and become hew members (248) 645-2150 the. Great Lakes Chorus of Sweet FESTIVAL Aropgah Brother Band, 6:30 p.m. Theatre,.Detroit. Opening ViP.recep-. • of the ladies group that sings four-part (Sax/plano/bass/drums) . tion. food tasting and display of Adelines international invites past , 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Friday. Aug 20, Birmingham City Hall; harmony in the barbershop tradition, 7- Vietnamese cultural exhibits, 6-7:45" members to.a 40th anniversary and ' Aug, 21-22, Renaissance Romance, off Pierce and Martin, wast of S. Old . 10 p.m. Tuesdays, at St. Paul's • WORLD MUSIC .p.m.-Tickets $75 VIP reception "on : reunion party; 6:30 p.m, Friday, Aug. 1-75; Grand Blanc exit 106, on Dixie Woodv;ard, ': Presbyterian Church, Five Mile west of • mezzanine teve!, call (248) 681-0243; .- 20; at.Gind's' Surf Banquet Center, . Hwy,,. betweenPontiac and Flint, www.imagina'tiontheatre.corii IMMUNITY '.""*" 37400 East Jefferson Avenue! Harrison $13,95 ($12.50 advance), $11.75 WESTLANb CULTURAL SOCIETY Inkster Road, Livonia. (313) 937-2429 $25 general admission,.call'•; STAGECRAFTERS 2ND STAGE 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, The Deck at TJcketmaster (248) 645-6666. Event Twp. $25. Great Lakes Chorus was. for seniors age.60 and up with ID, $5.95 Detroit Breakdown with Todd Marken., Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave., merly called"the Macomb County -; ages 5-12 ($5 advance). (800) 601- 6pjr». Sunday, Aug. 22, at the '•.-. Auditions for three men and three - ,,aiso features special performances by women for'As Bees in Honey Drown," Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. Chapter, Utlca-Rochester Chapter and 4848/(248)634-5552 WestJand Library Performance Stewart Francke/the Detroit Concert, a.comedjc confection by Douglas,- (313) 965-2222 (reggae) The Charmonizers. (810) 790-.'.' YPSILANTi HERITAGE FESTIVAL -Pavillori, behind Westiand Public Choir, The Burton International School, Carter Bea'ne, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. regis JO NAB 0009/(810) 566-5965 Living history encamprnefit, arts and. Library, 6123 Central City Parkway, • and Flemrnlng Elementary Schoof- tration) Monday, Aug. 30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, The Deck at WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL crafts, Budweiser Clydesdales, jazz and north of Ford Road, between Wayne % Event proceeds td benefit the Stewart Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the 8aldwin Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave.. BUSKERS FESTIVAL blues stage,.games; street rods, Rood and Newburgh. Free. In case Of Francke Leukemia Foundation, the. Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. Features comedian Nick Nickelous, tap Riverboa't Millionaires'. Party, Friday- rain, concerts will be held.inside Bailey Vietnam Veteran's Association. (248) 541-4832. FOr performances (313) 965-2222 dancing by Mov.in' Metvin Brown', Sunday, Aug. 20-22, Ypsilanti. (734) •;•'•• Recreation Center. (734) 722- Chapter 9 of Detroit; and the Oct. 22-24 and 28-31, THIRD COAST REGGAE magic of Gazzo, glass harmonica play--1 327-2051 or 7620/(734) 522-3918 (variety) international Children's Alliance ; 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, The Deck at ing, magical flying rodents, and chain.. http://communfty.nilive.com/cc/her- WEST VILLAGE TRILUUM PLAYERS Network. Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave.. saw juggler, 6- 11 pirn. Wednesday- itagefestival.' MERCHANTS/DEARBORN Looking for a director for "The CANINE PSYCHIC Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. Friday, Aug. 18-20, and noon to 11p.m. Fantastics," must submit resume and Madame Vivian, noted psychic special RECREATION (313) 965-2222 (reggae) Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 21-22, at the fee information no later than Sept. 12. izing the cosmic connection between FREE SUMMER Detroit Blues Band, 7:30 p.m. ' Civic Terrace on the.River front across . c/o UG5 Ford Ave., Wyandotto, MI dogs and human friends Is a guest du'r-. CONCERTS Thursday, Aug, 19,. In Muirhoad Plaza the street from Casino Windsor. (519) 48192. FOr performances the weekend ing the Yappy Hour 4-7 p.m. Thursday, •• l"''H PIWIII •••! .111-111., •'•'« ,"•. at Bryant Library, Dearborn. (313) 971-5009 of Jan. 28 at the Trillium Theater, for KOLK/B in R It A S S Aug. 19, complementary cosmic con CLOCK CONCERTS 943-3095 G merly the Wyandotte Theater. sultations, persona) paw end palm WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE lcK& Erk, 7:30 Friday, Aug; 20. at the' UNIVERSfTY MUSICAL SOCIETY JOSERRAPARE readings; grand reopening noon to 5 Noori to 4 p.m.' Saturday, Aug. 21, bandshell, Northville, (248) 349-7640, . C> -1^«' ^V. £*..•'S4 I — Auditions for male and femoto dancers 8 p.m. Saturday/Aug. 21, at The Ark. p;n%:Saturday, Aug, 21 for a $5 dona music by the Sun Messengers (8-plece' CONCERTS ON THE COURT •-%,.J -VV.'JLj'' egos 4-14 (under five-feet) for 'The 316 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor. $10, tion to the Michigan Animal Adoption- rythym and blues review), at Morton's Music series featuring Tony Russo and Harlem Nutcracker" by DOnalcl Byrd, $0 member/student/senior. (734) Network have a family Polaroid taken, Birmingham Sunoco, 35001 his orchestra,- 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. SUMMER SONC RECITAL 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 (registra . 7G1-1800 at three Dog Bakery, 223 East Maple, Woodward, corner of Maple. (248),: 24 and 31, at the Wyhwobd and - Featuring soprano Carolyn.Berlrand, tion at 10 a.m.), at 1626 Broadway, JENNIFER A HAZEL WRIGLEY AND Birmingham. (248) 723-1682, • 642-3740; drive-up worship service lp;.. Hamilton House, Troy. Proceeds from tenor Rupert do Satis, pianist-Donald corner of Madison and John R, Detroit. OEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS ant Sunday, Aug. 22, at Cana ;'-'• refreshntents will go to the Alzheimer's BryanJ arvd Keith Dwyer, clarinet per-. Tleaso sec next page wmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimtimm m wmm r The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 19,1999 (N MaWng contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to'the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Uvonta 48150 or by fax (734)591-7279 Continued from previous page World" to the Motor City, automobile http://www.961melt.com (grunge) 3030 ' 3030 (hard-pop) Exit 151 from 1-96. Follow sighs to ,~. capital of the world, at the museum, THE BLUE MOON BOYS THE ORUESOMES QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE WITH Island Lake Recreation Area, or call SEAN MCCOURT 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Klrby), 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, Fifth Avenue With Soot and Sugar Pill, 9:30 p.m. (810) 229-7067 HIMGOD 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. at The Ark, Detroit. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m,-5 Ballroom, 25750 Novi Road, Novi. No Friday, Aug. 27, Blind Pig, 208 S. First ZIGGY MARLEY & THE MELODY . 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, The 316 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor. Free. p.m. Wednesday^Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. cover. 21 and Over. (247) 73S4011 St., Ann Arbor. $5 cover. 21 and over. MAKERS Shelterbetow St: Andrew's Hall. 431 E. (734) 761-1800 Saturday-Sunday. Free admission (swing) (734)99fr8555 . 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 7. Royal Oak Congress, Detroit. $9. All ages. (248) Wednesdays; $3 for adults, $1.50 BLUE ROSE HARRINGTON BROTHERS Music Theatre. Royal Oak. Tickets on , 645-6666. v seniors and children aged 12-18, free 11:45 a.m. tO 1:15. p.m. Thursday, _;..'_'. 7 p^m. Tuesday ."Aug; 74, Fox and sale how .$12.50 in advanc.e. $15 day.;. for children ages 11 and younger J THEREEFERMEN Aug.-191 fhe Ptera, oneTSfpck west of Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave-., of show. 21 and over. Buy tickets at..., POETRY/ Tjiuis^ay&Sundays, f3.13) 833-1805 or' 10 p:m, Wednesday Aug. 25, Fifth . the Soothfiefd Civic Center, Southfiefd. Bloomfield Hills. Free. AH ages. (248) Royal Oak Music Theatre. - 8 P O KEN WO R D http://www.detrotthistorical.org Avenue Ballroom, 25750 Novi Road. Free. Adages. (248) 354-9540 *.' 644-4800 (blues) Ticketmaster outlets or charge by ,^ DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER Novi. No cover. 21 and over. (248) CROSSING BORDERS ' 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, Library Pub, AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS phone at (248) 645^6666 "More than Meets the.Eye," an inter 735-4011 • 42100 Grand River, Novi (248) 349- 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, Arbor A YMCA Celebration of Urban Spoken active exhibit from the Smithsonian R.E.M. 9110 (blues) " Brewing Company, 116 E. Washington, Word & Music featuring Ron Allen & Institution takes visitors through some With'.Wilco, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. CLU B BLUE SUITE FEAT Ann Arbor (724) 213-1393 (blues) VisionEar, Spoke with Kim Webb, of the daily experiences of blind and 23, Pine Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 and With Alberta Adams, 7 p.m. Friday, ALJARREAU NIGHTS u Renee Tambeau, John Demko and oth visually impaired people, continues Sashabaw Road, Independence Aug. 20, Fox and Hounds, 1560 With Dave Koz and Chris Botti, 8 p.m. ALVIN'S ers, the Faruq Z. Bey Poetry Trio, M.L through Aug. 29. (313) 577-8400, ext. Township. $35 pavilion, $25 lawn. All Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hilts. Free. Thursday, Aug. 19, Fox Theatre. The Hush Party with resident DJs •;- Liebler & the Magic Poetry Band, and 417; IMAX movies include "Tropical ages. (248) 377-0100 or All ages. (248) 644-4800 (blues) Detroit. $50. $37.50. $30. (313) 983- Melvirv Hill and Cent, 10 p.m. the 1999 National Detroit Slam Team, Rainforest" at-10 a.m. Mondays- http://www.pafacenet.cOm (alterna SUZYBOG.GUSS 6611 ' Mondays: and Club Color, featuring ,- 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Fridays, "Thrill Ride" at 1 p.m. tive rock/roots rock) 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at The Ark, JEFFERSON STARSHIP TEN YEARS funk and disco. 8 p.m. Wednesdays .; Roadrunner's Raft, 2363 Yeman at Mondays-Fridays, and "Everest" and THE ROOTS Brombech, Hamtramck. Free. (313) 316 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor. $20. AFTER TOUR (free before 10 p.m.), at the.ciub, to "Whales" multiple showings seven With Everlast and Macy Gray. 7:30 87£RAFT (734) 761-1800 (country) With Dave Mason, 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5756 Cass Ave.. Detroit. $5. 18 and days a week, at the center, noon, 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, State BROOKS AND DUNN older. (313) 832-2355 or p.m. and 4 p.m, Mondays-Thursdays 27, Pine Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 and Theatre. Tickets 00 sale now. Alt ages. http://www.alyin5Jxtcom.cbm and 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 2 With Trace Adkins, The Warren Sashabaw Road in Independence DANCE (248) 645-6666 (rap/hip-hop) ARBOR BREWING COMPANY p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays, at 5020 John Brothers, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. . Township. Ticket5.on sale $24.50 HADDEN SAYERS BAND Latin dance night, 9:30 p.m. to'12:30,, ADVANCED CONTRA DANCE R (at Warren), Detroit. Admission to Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 and pavilion/ $12.50 lawn 10 p.m.. Saturday. Aug. 28. Fifth a.m. Tuesdays, 114 E. Washington St,, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, minimal walk Exhibit Hall is $3 for adults. $2 for Sashabaw Road, Independence KANOVBLISS Ayenue. 215. W. Fifth Ave.. Royal Oak. Ann Arbor. Free. 21 and older. (734) throughs, at the Pittsfield Grange, children ages 3-15 and adults ages 60 Township. Deryl Dodd is no longer on With Spat, 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21. $2 cover. 21 and over. (248) 542- 213-1393 or http://www.arborbrew- 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor. and older, free for children ages 2 and the bill. $29.50 pavilion, $15.50 lawn. 3i3j3c, upstairs from Jacobys at 624 9922 ing.com $8.(734)66^8863 younger. IMAX films are additional $4. All ages. (248) 377-0100 or Brush St., Detroit. $5 cover. 18 and SAX APPEAL BLIND PIG COBBLESTONE FARM DANCERS http://www.palacenet.com (country) over (313) 962-7067 (glam-pop) (313) 577-8400 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Fox and JAMES BROWN SHEILA LANDIS "Swing-a-billy' night with dance 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 (open jam for DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Fox Theatre, 7 p.m. Friday. Aug. 20. Ypsilanti lessons, dancing. 7 p.m. Sundays at , - string band musicians of all levels 4-6 Visit the newest exhibition "Folk Art of Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) Detroit. Tickets $35 and $27.50 on Heritage Festival, Ypsilanti. (248) 651- the club. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. '.'. p.m., free), all dances taught, at the the Great Lakes" or "Racing on the 644-4800 (blues) sale now at Ticketmaster out'ets or 9477 (jazz) S3 in advance, $5 at the door. 19 and Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor- Wind: Sailing on the Great Lakes," also BRITNEY SPEARS charge by phone at (248) 433 1515 older. (734)996-8555 or Saline Rd.. Ann Arbor. $7. (734) 665- a temporary exhibit on the construc LIL' ED AND THE BLUES 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 24, postponed http://www.intuit solar.com or 8863/(734)426-0241 tion and launch of the S.S. Edmund (soul) IMPERIALS until Sunday, Sept. 12, State Theatre. http://www. blindpigmustc.com MOON DUSTERS SINGLES DANCE Fitzgerald, at 100 Strand Drive on BUGS BEDDOW BAND 10 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 19. Fifth. 2115 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Sold CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, at the Livonia Belle Isle, Detroit. Regular admission 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 and Avenue. 215 W. Fifth Ave, Royal Oak. out. All ages. (313) 961-5451 or "Flashback" night with 'The Planet' $2. $1 seniors/children ages 12-18 Saturday, Aug. 21 Beale Street Blues. 21 and over. (248) 542-9922 (blues) Civic Center, 15218 Farmington http://www:statetheater.com (pop) WPLT on level two (Clutch Cargo's;. .. during the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 N. Saginaw. Street. Pontiac. (248) LIQUID #9 Road, Livonia. $4 member, $5 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN old school funk on level three, and Wednesday-Sunday. (313) 852-4051 334-7900 (blues) With Mind CirCus and Friction. 9:30 guest. (734) 422-3298 The Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 16-17 techno and house on level four. 8:30 , - HENRY FORD ESTATE-FAIR LANE TONY BENNETT p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Blind Pig, 208 WOLVERINE S1LVERSPUR shows scheduled for The Palace of p.re. Saturdays, at the club. 65 E." Estate tours include the restored river 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, Pine DANCERS S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $4 cover. 21 Auburn Hills have been rescheduled for Huron. Pontiac. Free before 9 p.m 21 side powerhouse, Henry Ford's person Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 nd Sashabaw and over. (734) 996-8555 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Aug, 21. at the Sept. 8-9. Tickets for the Aug. 16 and older: Alternative dance night; 8 al garage and cars, giant generators Road in Independence Township. MANIC STREET PREACHERS Italian American Cultural Center, 12 shaw will be honored.Sept. 8 a.id tick am. Wednesdays m Clutch Cargo's. , placed by Ford, and Thomas Edison Tickets on sale $35. $28.50 and lawn. July 24 show has been rescheduled for ets for tne Aug. 17 show will be hon Mile east of Hoover. Warren. $7. (810) 18 and older. (2481 333-2362 or that still operate, and the tunnel to the $15 (248) 377-0100 (adult contempo 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at Saint ored Aug. A limited number of tickets 573-4993 http://www.961melt.com 56-room mansion with elaborate rary) Andrews Hal!, 431 E. Congress. are still available for the Sept. 9 show. GOLD DOLLAR carved woodwork and personal arti CHER Detroit. Tickets for the orrgmal date $67.50 and $37.50. Refunds are avail Hip-hop and dancehan reggae dance • COMEDY facts, at 4901 Evergreen Road. With Cyndi Lauper and Julio Iglestas. will be honored at the door. able at the point of purchase through night with OJ Chtn.o. 8 D.m Dearborn. (313) 593-5590 Jr. Concert rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. KATHY MATTEA Aug. 17. (248) 377 0100 or JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Wednesdays a! the ciuD. 3129 Cass HENRY FORD Sunday. Sept. 12, Tha Palace. Auburn With The Wilkinsons. 8 p.m. Thursday, http://www.palacenet.com Andre Fernandez and Greg Phelps. Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE Hills. Tickets.from the July 23 show Aug. 26. Clio Area Amphitheater. 301. THE STARLIGHT DRIFTERS Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 19-21 ($10) older. \ 313) 833-6873 or "Summer Evenings' continue will be honored on Sept. 12. Tickets Rogers Lodge Dr., Clto. $26 reserved. 9 p.m., Friday. Aug. 27, Cavern Club. Mike Bonner and Larry Weaver, ht l p:/ / w w w .goldOollar.com Saturdays through Aug. (at reduced for an additional show on Sept. 11 are $21 bleachers. (810) 687-7611 or 210 S. First Street. Ann Arbor. $5 Thursday-Saturday. Aug. 26 28 (S10). THE GROOVE ROOM prices), features cake walk, town ball, on sale for $75.25 and $45.25. Call http://www.clioamp.org (country) cover. 21 and over (734) 332-9900 at the club above Kicker's All Funk, hip-hop and top 40 with DJ Mac herb/food presentation, ice cream (248)645-6666 MAXWELL (rock-a-biliy) American Grill. 360?1 Plymouth Road, D. Thursdays. Women admitted free. social (additional fee), the village is CHISEL BROS. FEAT 8 p.m. Thursday Aug. 26 and Friday. Livonia. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays. THE STATLER BROTHERS 'Love Factory" alternative dance nigh; - celebrating its 70th season with a With Chef Cris. 9 p.m. Friday, Aug 20, Aug. 27, Fox Theatre, Detroit. $75. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and With Tara Lynn, 8 p:m. Friday-Saturday. Fridays; Alternative dance with Dj host of activities, and exhibits such as Lower Town Grill, 195 W. Liberty, Saturdays. Third Level Improv and new $50, $40.(313) 983-6611 Aug. 20-21. Clio Area Amphitheater. Matt Saturdays: Alternative dance Abraham Lincoln's assassination chair Plymouth. Cover charge. 21 and over. JIM MCCARTY & MYSTERY TRAIN 301 Rogers Lodge Dr.. Clio. $28 talent nights, 8 p.m. Sundays ($5). Tuesdays; gothic, industrial and rf.ro : and a life mask made 60 days before (734) 451-1213 (blues) (734) 261-0555 9 p.m. Friday,. Aug. 20. Ford Road Bar reserved. $23 bleachers. (810; 687- with DJ Paul Wednesdays. Free, at the . NATALIE COLE his assassination, at the museum. and Grill, 35505 Ford Road, Westland. 7611or http://www.clioamp.6rg .club, 1815 N. Mam St. (at 12 Mile . MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, Pine 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. Free. 21 and over. (734} 721-8609 (country) Road), Royal Oak. Free before 10 p\m^ Joel Zimmer Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 and Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (blues) THE STILL n.ghtiy. 21 and older. (248i 589 3344 ' 18-22. Derek Richards (also Mark Sashabaw Road,Independence $12.50, $11.50 seniors, $7.50 kids 5- SEAN MCCOURT •With Sky Pilots. Fnda>. Aug. 20. Bund or http.v /www.thegfooveroom.com'. Sweetman) Wednesday-Sundayv Aug. 12, members and children under 5 Township. $27.50 pavilion, $15 lawn. With Dan McCourt, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 25-29, at the club, 269 E. Fourth St., Pig, 208 S. First Street. Ann Arbor. $5 LA BOOM TEEN NIGHTCLUB free. (313) 271-1620 All ages. (248) 377-0100 or Royal Oak. 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays ($5). Aug. 24, The Ark, 26 S. Mam St.. Ann cover. (734) 996 8555 Dance night for teens ages 15-19. S MEADOW BROOK HALL http://www.palacenet.com (R&8) 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays (S6), Arbor. No Cover, bring a can for food STONEY MAZAAR AND THE, p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays ana Saturdays Tours 10:30 a.m., noon. 1:30 p.m. and CRUISIN' SONGS FROM THE 9:30 p.m. Fridays and 9 p.m. drive. (734) 761-1451 WESTSIDERS at the.ciub. 1172 N. Pontiac Traii, 3 p.m. daily through August, on the MOTOR CITY Saturdays ($12), and 7:30 p.m. DON MCLEAN/JIM MESSINA 7 p.m.. Friday. Aug. 27, Fox and Walled Lake Ages 1519. i24S) 926-^, campus of Oakland University. Official CD release party will kick off 6 Sundays ($6). Prices subject to 8 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 21. at the Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. ' 9960 ' ' Rochester. $8, $6 seniors age 62 and p.m.. Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Hunter change. (248) 542-9900 or Meadow Brook Music Festival, .. Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages: (243) MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER over, $4 children ages 5^12. Luncheon House in Downtown Detroit's Harmome http://www.comedycastle.com Rochester/ $24.50. $12.50. (248) 644-4800 (blues) .- j .'Good Sbunds." with music by The in the Dining Room 11:15 a.m., noon Park Entertainment District, 1427 nn SECOND CITY 645-6666 i STRUT AND HUDDLE CO RELEASE, 1 T °hoa.:i r^r-iji££tn;£ 3nd images bv and 1 p.m. Monday-Friday, (248) 370- Randolph. The official CD of the JOEY MCINTYRE ; Thomas Video. 9 p.m. Fridays at Magic "Phantom Menace to Society." 8 p.m. 3140 [ PARTY Woodward Dream Cruise features local 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. postponed Wednesdays-Sundays, and 10:30 p.m. j 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 19, Blind j Stxk. 18 and older. Free; 'Work ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM artists like the Sun Messengers and until Sept. 15, Royal Oak Music . Fridays^Saturdays, at the club, 2301 ! Pig. 208 S. First Street. Ann Arbor. t Release.' Rock 'n' Bowl happy hour "Something Old. Something New: Curtis Mann. Call (313) 965-4343 for Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Mainstage Theatre. 318 W. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. j $4 cover. (734) 996-8555 1 with fowling, music and complimenta ' Wedding Gowns of the 1.9th and 20th information . comedy acts: $10 Wednesdays, $25. All ages. (248) 54&7610 (pop) j ry food from the Majestic Cafe. 5-8 Centuries," on display 1-4 p.m.. ELECTRIC B00GAL00 j SYSTEM OF A DOWN Thursdays, Sundays, $17.50 on MIGHTY BLUE KINGS ; p.m. Fridays at Garden Bowl. $6. 18 Wednesdays-Saturdays through Sept. 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19-. Karl's i 8 p:m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Sam; AncKews Fridays, and $19.50 on Saturdays. 8 p.m: Sunday. Aug. 22. Blind Pig. 208 i and Older; "Roc^. 'n 8ow!''w-ith.D.' L>C-,._ 25, at the museum an Van Hooseh Cabin, 9779 N. Territorial Road, I Hall. 431 E. Congress. Detroit $10,. (313) 965-2222 •S. First Street. Ann Arbor, $1-0 in j Vtilareal. 9 p.m Fridays and DJ Farni. 1005 Van Hoosen Road, one Plymouth. Cover charge. 21 and older. 1. All ages welcome. (313) 961-MELT or DAjtoONWAYANS advance. (734)996-8555 uaz2/s\ving). j Gutterball. 9 p.m. Saturdays at Garde' mile east of Rochester Road off of (734) 455-8450 j http;//www.961meit.copr(metal) 8 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 21, at.the Fox MUDPUPPY FEATURING PAUL •8owl. Free. 18.and older; "The Birds' Tienken Road, Rochester Hills. $3, $2 EVERLAST j THE REEFERMEN Theatre, Detroit, $35, $27.50. (248) RANDOLPH i Nest,' punk rock night with U\Q perfor- seniors and students. (248) 656-4663 43M515/(248) 645-6666 With The Roots. 10 p.m. Wednesday. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Aug. 20, Fifth Avenue j. 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 Karl's I, mances. 9 p.m. Mondays at Magic • Aug. 25, State Theatre/Detroit (313) [ Ballroom. 25750 Novi Road. Novi. No I Cabin,'9779 N. Territorial Road. j Stick Free. 18 and 'older: "Soul - - j Shakedown' wlh D.J.Big Andy, 9 c.m 961-5451 cover.'21 and over. (248) 735-1011 • Plymouth. Cover'charge. 21 and IYI XJ s JE XJ ivr s i Tuesdays a'. Magic St'ck. Free! 2l'and FACTOR 9 "NASCAR ROCKS ON THE ROAD" j older.-(734). 455-8450 •' 8 p.m. Thursdayrr-Saturday; 19—20. r 1 Older. (313) 83i'9700 . A'xsr.i»..". With The Ailman Brothers and mo .e. 7 THE STATLER BROTHERS F» o JE* ur L A. rt [MOTOR LOUNGE -.- TOURS ••••' : Token Lounge,.28949 Joy Road. •p;m. Sunday. Aug. 22; Fine Knob j With Tara.Lynn, 8'p.m. Friday.:Sat'urda),-.• MU:SIC 'Westland.-' $3 cover after 10 p.m. 21 Music Theatre. 1-.75 and Sashabaw '- j Aug'.-20^2'l'.;Clip Area Amphitheater: -, { "Bac^-Rpom Monday.4/ s.ervic'e iridus .-'• BELLE ISLE ZOO : tries employee ap'pr.ecta!ion nigh;,, 9 THE ALLIGATORS and over (734) 513^5030 (rock) Road, Independence Township. $34.50 . \ 301 Rogers LodgeDr., Cuo. $28 ,, Open 10 a.m; to 5p.m. daily through • 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27; Lower Town FIGHTING PINHEADS pavilion, $17.75 lawn. 25 cents from : reserved. $23 bleachers. I'SIOI 68": • j p.m to 2 a.m. Mondays Free' 21 and ' • Oct. 31, at the zoo on Central Avenue Grill, 195 W. Liberty, Plymouth. Cover 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 313.jac. each ticket goes to .chanty.'All ages. I 7611 or htto:-;/v.ww'.cltoamji.o'g I cldc-r; "Communi'ty P.resent's' wif.h '(>,$•' on Belle Isle, -two miles east of down charge. 21 and over. (734) 451-1213 upstairs from Jacobys at '624 Brush (248) 377-0100 or : (country 1' i dent DJS. 9 p.m. to 2 a m Tuesoays town Detroit, entrance rson East . I '$'3. 18,ar>d older: "Makimum (blues) St., Detroit. $5 cover. 18 and over. http://www.paiaceRet.com ircck) i SACHAL VASANDANI Jefferson at East Grand Boulevard. $3, [ p-verioaa." 9 p'm Fridays' $6 1.¾ and JOHNNY AWESOME 8AND (313) 962-7067 (garage, rock) NAUGHTY BY NATURE 1 8 p.m.. Saturday,'Aug.'21. Espresso $2 seniors age 62 and older and stu ! older;'Divine'with DJs Mike Ciark. . 9 p.m. Saturday and .Sunday , Aug. MICHAEL FRANKS 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 28, LaBoom j Royale Caffe, 214 S. Mam Street. Ann dents, $1 ages 2-12. (248) 398- f Mark Flash and'Bnan GMjesp:e.-9 p.m'. . 21—22, at ZinVs Irish Tavern, 1350 With Norman Brown. 8 p.m. Teen Night Club. 1172 N. Ponttac Tra E6 ** The Observer & JEccenfric/THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 • :^:;v^f:^|li|ii|:^ 'ft..:.-•...-.:-:-'.'•'::;. :•• • • ?mm mmmrn '>./;"'>*:^.-'^^-i^ £:^:<.•:• •:- •,•; :-,;.•- i^^MMtmm^: explaining to do5 BYJONKATZ quite strikeout. friend Betsy (Kirsten Dunst of dies the girls himself ("IVe got a Peace: SPECIAL WRITER For those of us who followed the current "Drop Dead Gor way With young people; they geous") is cute and stupid. trust me") by making them his Betsy An informal poll of contempo the saga from.the June 1972 "third-rate burglary" until While downstairs mailing a ' official dog walkers and then Jobs rary teenagers produced this "secret youth advisors." (Kirsten finding: the Watergate affair was "Tricky Dick" boarded that heli letter (to Arlene's heartthrob "something about Nixon and a copter one last time in August Bobby Sherman), the girls run Arlene and Betsy/s misadven Dunst, bunch of other guys." So didn't 1974, "Dick" offers some fun, if into a seedy man with a walkie- tures soon descend from satire to left) and someone, sometime during the not funny, theories. Who was talkie. He is G, Gordon Liddy cloak and dagger, which is where Arlene making of "Dick,"" the Watergate "Deep Throat?" How did the (Harry Shearer), and the break- "Dick" descends as well. They get 181/2-minute tape gap happen? in is about to come apart. Soon involved with Washington Post Lorenzo •^vhat if sat ire,, wonder "what if' (Michelle no one gets~it? " . Where did Nixon get that oft- after, on a school tour of the -reporters Woodward and Bern .imitated two-handed peace ges White House, they take a wrong stein, played by "Saturday iNight Williams) Satire fails when the satire ture? turn and run into Liddy and Liye's" Will Ferrell and comedian team up object is too obscure. That's Com The film's protagonists are two Halderman and Erlichman and Bruce McCulloch. The filmmak to take edy Rule Number Two. Comedy Dean and Kissinger and a room ers* choice to make the team a Rule Number One is, of course, stupid teenagers. Don't blame us Washing for the label; they admit it them ful of shredding machines. journalistic Laurel and Hardy is ''If you have to explain the jokes, way out of sync with the other ton by forget it." "Dick" does a lot of sat selves. Arlene (Michelle Williams Enter the president, and that's of TV's "Dawson's Creek") lives where the movie really does perk wise-clever premise of adding a storm irizing but also a lot of explain new element (the girls) to fill in and take ing to its young demographics, in the Watergate Apartments up. Dan Hedaya takes off and with her mother (Teri Garr, who puts on every Nixon quirk. The the blanks of an historically down the and thus has two quick strikes accurate story that's ridiculous against it. And yet, it doesn't looks around 150). Arlene is jowls, the sweat, the paranoia president dorky and stupid. Her best are all there once more. He han- enough on its own. in "Dick." Williams and Dunst are tal r 0 B S H V H R K • E (' I' E N T II r % ented teens who have already shown other colors on their act ing palettes; being typecast as dumb blondes shouldn't be a ^ *»»° problem. 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Hawkins' By far the best one style or popular trend, Check them 'timbre' falls flat part of swing In just the few years that The out: The dancing — and I Starlight Drifters have been suppose I speak together, guitarist and song-writ Starlight on behalf of Drifters swing Sophie B. Hawkins — er Chris Casello noted that the "timbre" CD REVIEW women when I music scene has changed consid into action 9 Columbia Records say this —; ics erably. pirn. Satur • With a title like "timbre," being spun "When we started there was a day, Aug. 28 relate to the weighty subject around in dizzy Sophie B. Hawkins third and matter, little reprieve is really strong rock-a-billy scene," at the Cavern latest STEPHANIE circles and lifted he said. "The rock-a-billy, scene derived, from a brighter song, • high into the air. Club, 210 S. release such as uMmrn My Best A. CASOLA and the swing scene have kind of seems to The music of jmes.hed." First Street, Friend." The first single off of Ann Arbor- scream the album, "Lose Your Way" is Mirroring that change, "Every Ann Arbor, $5 "look out based quartet, The Starlight Note a Pearl" shows off more of cover, 21 and .featured on the Dawson's • Drifters, has much the same below, lis Creek soundtrack. . • . • the Western swing side of a band over: Call teners." Appeal • In a whirl wind conversa Though "timbre" might be that started out sounding much All it's, tion outside the Magic Bag Fri more rock-a-billy on its first :^(734)332- best reserve for a rainy after day, J spoke to the local rock-a- missing is noon of-introspection, it...does album "Introducing .... The '9900 for a capital biUy boys — Bill Alton, Chris Starlight Drifters," • -\ T offer a. couple musical gems. Casello, Rudy Varner and Marc information. Sophie 8. HawkEnS ' " ' Whatever.you call it, the band •Heavily "Strange Thing" showcases '. Gray — as they celebrated the members are proud of the new Hawkins' melodic voice in.her release of their new album, weighted down in emotional album, christening it "a labor of own gentle songbird manner. In "Every Note a Pearl." texture, the album.offers 1-2 ."Bare the Weight of 'Me'"' love." tracks that are not suited to Between their fast-talking, Hawkins sounds as if she's "It was very tediousat-times, the average listener. The light-hearted comments, amaz stretched across a piano in a but,the' work we put into it was parental advisory — likely ing ability, to finish each other's smoky lounge pleading for welT worth it" said Alton. "Chris added due to the strong sexual sentences, and friendly interrup attention, for Jove. Spiced with did the engineering and produc references in vsongs like "32 tions from fans on their way into universal dimension inherent in Drifters established a strong fol- soft hints of percussion and a ing. (We) wrote all the songs Lines" and "The Darkest the club, the band shared some The Starlight Drifters music. lowing, most of which came . violin for added romance, this together. I'm extremely proud of Childe" — isn't the only deter insight into another world, one of "I think we do reach a wider dressed in hoop skirts, slick track is a worthy example of it *• ; . rent: Some songs are highly cowboy boots and Western croon spectrum," said Alton. suits, and fedora hats. While Hawkins' work and diversified Casello admitted "Every Note" insightful and reflective. But ing, steel guitars and heart-felt Casello completes his thought fancy attire is not required, it abilities. It's unfortunate there is "his baby." Working several by adding ihat the audience suits the mood and era the band others borderline on the deeply isn't another like it in the lyrics. nights a week, the alburn took includes anyone "from little kids evokes in their style and sound. depressing, like "No Connec dozen. Together since 1997, the band about five months to complete. tion," in which Hawkins sings to senior citizens." , They're very professional peo All songs were written, pro has added drums to its line-up, "I'm feeling the strings of your "We were very meticulous Dale Alton, who also happens ple," said Dale Alton. "I call them duced and performed by which rounds out its signature rejection/Kneeling in the wrong about what we wanted on it and to be Bill's father, shared his own entertainers, not a band." Hawkins, and the album is now sound, and allows them to play what we didn't," said Casello. direction/Sealing my heart to more styles of music, said singer opinion on the subject. Where will The Starlight available in record stores. Revealing influences as your neglection/ Revealing no Bill Alton, a Livonia resident. "Older people can remember Drifters go from here? — Stephanie Casota diverse as the Brian Setzer connection.^ Hesitant to categorize the band's this music and younger kids can Alton said he hopes the band Staff writer Orchestra and Elvis Presley, the While listeners might easily sound, Alton said he doesn't relate to it," he said. stays true to the roots of their songs appeal to a wide variety of "want anybody to know what-we Above all The Starlight music. listeners. Dale Alton, the group's are." Drifters offer a sound that's Tm sure they will. manager, politely interrupted to unmistakably American. So I won't tell you that "what pass a photograph around to be 7 Check out The Starlight they are ' is a talented group of autographed. A 5-year-old fan "If. you don't like it, you're a 1 Drifters when they swing into guys who refuse to tie them couldn't wait a second longer. It communist,' said Casello, laugh action 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 selves — and their music — into was just another example of the ing. BIG LAUGHS GREAT STARS. Politics aside, The Starlight at the Cavern Club in Ann Arbor. • GOOD W.ORN'NG AVffcCA, JOEL SiEGR II BRING A DATE, OR BRING THE FAMILY.n l«CU 7£t.EVi$SON. SSiAN ADAMS The Jewish Community Center oi 'One thing you con count on: a romantic comedy with • •** ONE OF THE YEAR'S Julia Roberts can't miss. A REFRESHING BREEZE/' Metropolitan Detroit Presents TODAY GtNc SMAlfT -Jell Craig. SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW A Fund Raising Event "A COMIC MOBSTER-PIECE! 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E8' The Observer BY KEELY WYGONLK seven full-time barker positions ble," "Jackpot," and "Lox of director of food and beverage for STAFF WRITER at the restaurant. Each barker Luck," range from 5 ounces to 20 the .casino. [email protected] will earn $10 an hour to start dunces. Pay a $1 more to double "Matt Prentice has built a rep For the past three months with a built-in salary increase the meat for deli size sandwich. utation for world-class food ser Matt Prentice has been totally after six months. If you're inter Big Eight "a deli fresser," is an vice ancl has a fantastic local focused on Deli Unique, a New ested in auditioning, call Dave "obnoxiously large sandwich" — track record," said Jack Barth- York style deli inside the new Mitchell (248) 646-0370, Ext. 20 ounces of meat, including well, dh-ector of public relations MotorCity Casino in Detroit. 213. corned beef, pastrami, brisket, for the casino. He's not running the restau Chuck Ajlouny, managing part turkey and salami, served on an Scheduled to open sometime rant, but it's his baby Prentice, ner of URC's Plaza- Deli in onion roll with 3 ounces Swiss this fall, the temporary MotorCi president of the Unique Restau Southfield, is Deli Unique's bark cheese, 4 ounces coleslaw and ty Casino will cover approxi rant Corporation, licensed the er prototype, and will be training Russian dressing. Hearty soups mately 12 acres around the for name "Deli Unique" to the casi the barkers,. Born and raised in and main dish salads will also be mer Wonder Bread Bakery at no, and will serve as its consul Detroit, he developed his "bark" served. Desserts, created espe Grand River and the Lodge Free tant on design, menu selection, while living in Brooklyn, New cially are "larger than life." way. The casino, owned by restaurant operation, hiring and York. Imagine a five •layer chocolate Detroit Entertainment, L.L.C. (a training staff. "I take orders, talk to you, I mousse cake. joint venture! of Detroit-based our "I'm excited to be part of. this," insult you, call y, sandwiches.. "The deli will have over 200 Atwater Casino Group and Las said Prentice during a press con- It spices things up," said Ajlouny. seats, and be designed to feed a Vegas-based Mandalay Resort ference on Aug. 10 at casino "We have fun at lunch tinie, it lot of people fast. It will offer the Group) will have two live enter- headquarters in downtown keeps it lively. You have to be best, quality sandwiches served "taiTiTrnjntr 'veTrtresT^tv/o—main Detroit.'*They asked us to create quick-witted, smart, and have a on hot, out of the oven bread," floors of gaming, a third floor something different, fun, enter strong voice! We tried to get said Prentice. non-smoking gaming area, and taining, bigger than life. It will Pavoratti, but he wasn't avail MotorCity Casino approached fourth floor, high-limit area. STAFF PHOTO BY JIM JAGDFILD be a cafeteria^style deli, and able," Prentice with the restaurant Deli Unique, along with a fine Number one barker: Chuck Ajlouny, managing partner barkers will entertain guests During the press conference he concept. "We think it's a tremen dining restaurant, buffet.and of URC's Plaza Deli in Southfield, presents the Plaza waiting in line. It will be: very gave reporters a taste of his dous opportunity for our compa Middle Eastern restaurant will NewYorkish." bark. "Are you guys ready or ny," he said. "It will help our rep be in the former Continental Special, corned beefi cole slaw> Swiss cheese and Rus Theatrical types, comedians, what," he asked. "Everyone gath utation not only locally, but Bakery building attached to the sian dressing on rye. Ajlouny keeps people laughing at and even housewives who enjoy er round, I got a restaurant to nationally." main gaming building by two lunch, and will train barkers at the MotorCity-Casino. the thought of getting paid to run." "The name association lends skyy/alks. pick on people are auditioning The 20 different sandwiches credibility to whatever we have If you want a taste of what the visit Ajlouny during lunch at Highway, corner of 12 Mile Road. today and tomorrow for one of with names like "It's No Gam to offer," iaid Lane W. Maxcy, new Deli Unique will be like. Plaza Deli, 29145 Northwestern Southfield, (248) 356-2310. WHAT'S COOKING Send items for consideration and food distributors 2-5 p.m. pamper and delight lucky bid • L.A. Subs — The next time By-the-glass wines are not before-the-show feast featuring in What's Cooking to Keely Sunday, Sept. 26 during Culi ders. Packages include a you're hungry for a sub, visit the included in the promotion. For authentic recipes prepared on Wygonik, Entertainment Editor, nary Extravaganza, in the gourmet dinner for eight in your newly opened L.A. Subs^ 36147 wine lovers, this is an opportu the infamous ship, tickets to see Observer & Eccentric Newspa Waterman Center on the home, prepared by a Schoolcraft Plymouth Road, Livonia, (734) nity to learn more about pairing the stage version of "Titanic" at pers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livo Schoolcraft College campus, chef, and weekend getaway to 261-4240. Menu also includes wine with food. Executive Chef . the Fisher Theater plus trans nia, MI 48150, To fax, (734) 18600 Haggerty Road, (between Pelee Island with wine tour and Buffalo wings, Shrimp in a bas Greg Upshur and Maitre d'/Din- portation to and from the Fish 591-7279 or e-mail kwygonik® Six and Seven Mile roads, west tasting, dinner and hotel for ket, and pepperoni rolls. They're ing room Manager Achille er. A wine package specially ue. homecomm.net of 1-275.) Tickets are $40 per four. Stay tuned to the Dining open 10 a.m. to midnight, Mon Bianchi say they are at the selected by URC Wine Director person or $75 for two. Call (734) page for more information. day-Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ready to make food recommen and Master Sommelier Made What's Cooking includes list 462-4417. Event proceeds help Saturday, closed Sunday. dations matching discounted , line Triffon will be available at ings of new restaurants, special pay for scholarships for School • Bella Ciao — 118 W Liber wines selected by diners. additional cost. Recipes for the dinners, menu changes, restau craft College students. During ty, Ann Arbor (across from the • Too Chez, 2715 Sheraton four-course feast are from the rant aimiversaries and renova the event, Master Sommelier Ann Arbor Art Center) offers Drive, Novi (248)348-5555 will • Titanic Dinner at Duet "Last Dinner on The Titanic" tions. Madeline Triffon of Unique "intimate dining with a Euro offer customers ordering lunch 3663 Woodward Ave. at Martin cookbook by Rich Archbold and Restaurant Corp. will present a pean flair." The restaurant is or dinner all bottles of wine Luther King Jr. Blvd., Detroit, Dana McCauley and bearing the wine seminar, matching wjnes open 5:30-10 p.m. Monday-Sat served during the meal at 25 (313)>831-3838, Thursday, Sept. signature flair of URC Corpo • Schoolcraft College — to the foods from selected urday. Call (734) 995-2107 for percent discount Monday 9, $125 per person plus tax and rate Chef Jim Barnett. Due to Sample dishes from more than restaurants. A live auction will information, or www.belaciao. through Thursday from now gratuity is a complete entertain ticketing, reservations must be 60 metro Detroit restaurants feature packages designed to com on the Web. through Nov. 15. ment package, including a secured with a credit card. 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Maybe The new church opened in the ty." vacant theater building on it was coincidental. Orchard Lake Road, just north of Site controversy "We chose divinity. But not for 12 Mile, a couple of weeks ago. The acreage on which the the any spiritual reason. We just "We have a month-to-month ater sits has been the center of like the color," Cramer said. agreement with the owner," some controversy as owner Ari adding the lighter-colored walls Cramer said. Leibovitz of Avi-Kl Development will brighten the interior. In An application has been made has attempted to have property another theater, the church's to the city of Farmington Hills he owns in the adjoining subdivi youth plan to renovate the area for a change in occupancy, as sion rezoned from residential to for their programs. required, Cramer added. parking. 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