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HonKnown VOLUME 35 NUMBER 26 WESTWND, MICHIGAN • §4 PAGES • http://observer.eccentric.com SEVENTY*BVE CENTS 0.1999HOM'CTO'WA CoirnnunlcAlions Network. Inc. IN THE PAPER Good time: Best of friends and Baby in neighbors TODAY Alyssa Brummit, 8, (left) a coma; fourth- grader, and - . r Alyssa Our picks: We offer our Genovese, endorsements for the 7% a third - Westland City Council grader, walk to primary Sept. 14. The Madison general election is Nov. Element aty in grief 2./MO on their first day of school yes • A Westland infant is in a COMIUNITY LIFl coma after apparently terday. rolling off a floor mattress Below, ner and coming" close to suffo Shaping up: Kathy Ship vous on cating. Police don't believe ley of Plymouth doesn't let starting foul play is a factor. her multiple sclerosis get her first day as a BY DARRELL Cl.F.M in the way of exercising. first-grad STAFF WKITK.R She uses her walker for er, Corey [email protected] balance while doing the Kelly, 5, A 4-week-old Westland piii remained characteristic slow, grace holds onto in a coma Wednesday five days after her mother said she rolled off a Hour ful movements oftai her mother, mattress and nearly died from suffoca chi./Bl Chris Kelly. tion, police said. The baby - a twin - couldn't be revived despite attempts" by her moth er, Westland police officers and para AT HOME STAFF PHOTOS BY TOM llAWIXY medics. The newborn had stopped breathing Art with heart: Decorative when her mother found her about 9 artist Diane Bert of a.m. Friday on the living room floor School bell ringing her face pressed against a small mat Bloomfield Hills, former tress where she had been sleeping, principal of MacGowan police Sgt. Michael Terry said.. Bi' JULIE BROWN stopped by. The incident happened -inside-the Elementary School in STAFF WRITER "He was here," said Principal Mary family's residtnee on Ginger, in the [email protected] Red ford, puts joy as well Goedert. "Hi* missed Kalamazoo" and Westland Meadows mobile home park as creativity into her ednesday was the first day came to Madison: The evening on the city's southeast side, of school in Way tie-West - included other musical entertain "The baby, according to the mother, work./DS land, and all was well at ment, and parents could sign up fur had rolled off the mattress, and its face w had become compressed against the Madison Elementary. events and conferences. "It's going to be a great year." said The school on Carlson sunt}] uf side of the mattress."' Terry said. PTA President/parent Fred Weaver, Cherry Hill ha,s some 480 students in "From the preliminary stages of our' •pausing from answering the office kindergarten through fifth grade. investigation, no foul, play has been phone and greeting visitors shortly The open house party ease'i trars, of found at this time." he said. Jazz: Dave Brubeck will before school started. ''We've got a lot many, Goedert said. After finding the baby, the 26-,'year- be performing this Mon planned." "We're going to have just an out old mother tried to revive her by call Students at Madison got a preview standing year." The'school has new ing 911 and following a dispatcher'-; day at the Montreux Jazz of the school year Tuesday night with CPR instructions, Terry said. Festival, at Hart Plaza, a party at school. Elvis Presley • Please see SCHOOL, A3 Two police officers who arrived at the house also tried to revive the baby, as along the Detroit river .did four Westland paramedics while front. /El rushing the infant to Oakwood Hospi tal/Annapolis Center in Wayne, Theater: Laurie Kuhlman "There was no noticeable change Get your motor running for event between the residence and the hospi of Livonia creates a tal," Fire Chief Mark Neal said. believable and t?,u$ti?ig The baby was iiansferred to Oak- BY DARRELL CLEM for charities it supports. wood Hospital in Dearborn, where her Jenny in the Marquis STAFF WfilTKR The group, sponsored by.Motor City Harley Davidson.-of condition still hail n't improved Theatre production of——>- [email protected] -Kofjiiiiigtiai-i Hills ha^-seen its event steadily-grow since it Wednesday.. ".'•'» . "RumplestUtskin.", , These motorcyclists are HOG wild about helping children. started five years ago. . "the t)ab\.ts in critical Condi:ion ;mii' Hundreds of bikers are expected to join a Sept. 19 'toy . "We started it as a toy run in honor of a couple of our. in a-coma;" Terry.said.- run" that starts 4nd'ends in Westland, winding through. deceased. members," chapter director David Higgins, better Police described the mother and i-ht- Livonia, Plymouth, Northville, Garden City'and other com known as "Mother Dave," said. SO'vear-old father as very distraught: munities! - . Higgins, a Westland resident, earned his nickname some . "It's just ai\ unbelievable tragedy." The Motor City Chapter of HOG (Harley Owners Group) Terry said, "My heart -.really goes out to hopes to collect hundreds of toys and thousands of dollars :;'. . •• •'• • .-... '. •• • ; Pleaso see MOTOR, A12 Up," up and away: Midyear : Please see 8ABYtA12 home sales .prices'are up in most communitiesiin ciS western Way tie ami Oak y land coWitws' BY JULIE BROWN A funeral Mass was set for Thursday "He was kind of the inspiration Grandpa: STAFF WRiTKR morning at St. Richard's Catholic behind Toarmina's Pizza." Toarmina's jbrown^oe.homecomiriinet Frank Church in Westland. The elder Toarmi dad helped him establish the business na had founded Mickey's Dairy Twist after college. '. . ' • Toarmina Lou Toarmina doesn't hesitate when relaxes asked what he'd like people to remem and later, with son Lou, Toarmina's. "It was his lessons that really made v ber about his dad, Prank Toarmina. Pizza. Frank Toarmina and wife Marie, it successful," with •."Thathe was a good friend and fami known as Mickey, had eight children. Frank Toarmina was vice president 'grand • Obituaries A2 ly man," said the younger Toarmina of The Toarmihas recently celebrated of his union at Uniroyal Tire Co. He daughter S Classified Index F5 his dad, who died at age 71 on .Monday. their 50thwedding anniversary. served in the U.S. Army .just before the Sarah. ' Real Estate F5 "He -had a great laugh and sense of "That's what .the ice cream stores Korean War. humor." His father loved the grandkids were named after," Toarmina said of He was an original member of West, Crossword G2 and was "just a nice man that every- his mother's nickname. There'are now land's Downtown Development Author- Jobs ;. G6 body liked," - ' ' three icecream stores and 18 pizzerias. '" ~~<~ ri»„l..rt ,.„,. Tfi A r>»«ii,i» To Home & Service Jl 1 iCanC Sec- lUniiiiiinni t\u Automotive J4 • Opinion A10-11 Part of history • Calendar B4 one problems vex • Sports; CI • RealEstate Fl couple from Westland ...,Tim. and Tina lkuczel of Westland the central office on HOW TO REACH US are getting some help with ongoing their line is being used. phone problems; "That would help us The Berczols l\ad reported other isolate the problem," Newsroom: 734-953-2104 calleis'.voicca bleeding through onto she said. Newsroom-Fex: 734-5917279 their lino; in some cases, they could"" "The—Here 7-el s^tnTd, £ma///J brown® 66, rt6mec6rnm.net talk to those people. reported phone prob Such crosstalk "is such a rare occur lems since April, Roehr ' Nigmiine/Sports :734-953-2104 rence affecting very, very few cus said. Thev also received Mary Roehr Reader Comment lit\e.•734-953-204 2 tomers," said Maty O'Connell Roehr, an AT&T bill with a Artieritcch Classified Advertising,:734-591-090 0 Amen tech spokeswoman.'Trying to call for more than $'J00 Display Advertising:734-591-230 0 identify its source "is particularly diffi they had not made. cult/' ''We have been working to help iden Hpme Delivery, 734-5910500 When Roehr left the Herczel home tify where the .problem is along the net Friday, Ameriteoh staffers were still work.". Roehr said of the crosstalk. '-It's working on the problem. A device at an intermittent .problem." STMT PlioIitM llHWMlll liHI Local lore: Frank.Hemhisz, Wayne County Office on Aging 'It's an intermittent problem/ director, has an office in one of the fciv remaining buddings that were part vf Eloise. The Flotse .story is told on l\igc AY. Maty O'Connell Roehr 6 63174 10011 6 ••••••Atneritccli Ifltt A2(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 Toarmina from page A1 ity and served on an early com meet his parents. Man faces more trouble mission to study environmental Frank Toarmina was born Now, however, 36-year-old Mark Allen concerns, Dec: 21,1927, in Detroit. BY DARRELL CLEM he broke in on the 33-year-old woman and ST AFK WRITER her 43-year-old boyfriend, Terry said. Bookout faces a Sept. 9 court hearing on Frank Toarmina had had a Survivors include: wife, Marie [email protected] ._••*..-,•.: The suspect suffered the worst injuries new charges of first-degree home invasion, heart attack in early July and- G,; sons, Peter (Laurie) Toarmi neyer recovered; He was recently A Westland man, awaiting sentencing on during the scuffle, the sergeant said, but no aggravated stalking and assault. na of Saline, Lou (Gina) Toarmi one was critically hurt. He is jailed on a $500,000 bond, and a taken off his medication. His na of Westland, Frank Jr. (Amy) a stalking charge, returned to the victim's family told him it was time to go; home early Saturday and attacked her and *He suffered numerous lacerations," not-guilty plea has been placed on his court, Toarmina of Wayne; daughters, her boyfriend, police said. Terry said. record. he smiled and left. "It was very Pat (Gary) Root of Canton, peaceful." The couple subdued the suspect during a The latest incident occurred two days The suspect is accused of stalking the Sande (Terry) Spada of Gregory< His son remembers how Well "violent struggle" that occurred after he before the suspect was to face sentencing woman after they dated for a couple of Mich., Mary-Lynn (Leonard) smashed out a living room window and Monday in Wayne County Circuit Court for months about a year ago/ferry said. he treated others. "He befriend Sheko of Canton; Dr. Rosemarie ed everybody that came up and climbed inside the house, Sgt. Michael misdemeanor stalking. Bookout is expected to learn Sept. 9 bought an ice cream cone." (Ron) Tolson of Canton; sister, Terry said. In an earlier incident, the suspect whether he will face trial on new fejony Rosejune (Don) DeLaurier; and His father emphasized the "They were awakened when they heard a climbed through a window on March 28 and charges. His preliminary hearing is sched importance of family and faith in grandchildren, Frank, William, loud crashing noise," he said. attacked the woman after catching her by uled in Westland 18th District Court. Cod. Lisa, Dominic, Tony, Crystal, An alert neighbor who saw the man surprise when she arrived home, Terry If convicted as charged, he could face 20 "He loved to be the last one to Barbara, Rebecca, Marie, John, called police, who arrested him shortly after said. years in prison and a $5,000 fine for fivst- leave a party." Frank Toarmina Michael, Zach, Jacob, Sarah and. 2 a.m. inside, a house on Marquette near His misdemeanor stalking plea came degree home invasion;-five years and wasn't satisfied with the status Ryan- Wildwood. after prosecutors agreed to reduce an origi $10,000 for aggravated stalking; and 90 nal felony charge of home invasion. days and $100 for assault. quor his son said. Funeral arrangements were The suspect didn't have a weapon when "He was so proud of his kids made by Vermeulen Funeral when they did something well." Home, VVestland. Burial is at St. Lou Toarmina said the family Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn tarn will carry on the traditions of his Heights. Memorials may be OBITUARIES clad. He envisions Frank in heav made as Mass offerings or to en "Looking down, making sure Angela Hospice, 14100 New- COflRINE G, PANKAU 18, 1927, in Highland Park and Memorials may be made to Mr. Stucky was born June 1,.. everybody's all right." He'd also burgh, Livonia 48154-5010. Services for Corrine Pankau, 73, died Aug. 12 in Howell. She was Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 1921, in Fredericktown, Mo., and of Westland. were Aug. 29 in Ver a homemaker. 3990 John R, Detroit, MI 48201- died Aug. 26 in Livonia. He was He loved to be the last one to leave a party.' meulen Funeral Home. Officiat Surviving are her sons, 9983 a Detroit police officer. ing was the.Rev. Drex Morton. William (Linda) and Dennis HELEN L MCCULUXKiH Surviving are his wife, Helen; Lou Toarmina Mrs. Pankau was born July (Debbie); daughter, Kathleen Services for Helen McCullough, son, Charles (Joan); daughters, —son 22, 1926, in Detroit and died (David) Wesley; brother, Gerald 89, of Westland were Aug. 30 in Sandra (George) Slezsak and Aug. 20 in Westland, She was a Tretheway; sisters, Margorie L.J. Griffin Funeral Home with Sharon (Jay) Terranella; two sis homemaker. • Tretheway, Elizabeth Davis and burial at Christian Memorial ters; and six grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Barbara Makowski; and four Cemetery. Officiating was the Raymond; son, Greg (Sophie) grandchildren. Rev. John Paton from Temple JESSE R. ALBRIGHT JR. Gagnon of Poughkeepsie, N.Y;; Mrs. Green was preceded in Baptist Church, Sen-ices for Jesse Albright Jr., daughters, Lois (Al) Spiter of death by her husband, Wilfred. Mrs. McCullough was born 72, of Westland will be 11 a.m. Now Get A Discount On C^r Highland and Lynne Gagnon of Memorials may be made to June 25,1910, in Woodland Friday, Sept. 3, in Prince of Westland. Community Baptist Church Gar Mills, Tenn., and died Aug. 26 at Peace Lutheran Church, 37775 Insurance Without Getting A Mrs. Pankau was preceded in den City. her residence in Westland. She Palmer, Westland. Visitation is death by her brother, Ralph BERNARD E. WOLCOTT was a homemaker. 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Uht Funer Discount On Service- Jentsch. Services for former Westland Surviving are her grandchil al Home. Get the details on how you may save up to 3.0%. Memorials may be made to resident Bernard Wolcott, 82, of dren, Jacqueline Raymond, Mr. Albright was born June Angela Hospice, 14100 New- Woodhaven were Aug. 30 in Ver Richard Randall, Alan, Deborah, 16, 1927, in Pennsylvania and See one of these good neighbor agentsr burgh, Livonia, Ml 48154 meulen Funeral Home with bur Vickie and Jim; several great- died Aug. 27 in University Hos SYLVIA E. GREEN ial at Michigan Memorial Park and great-great-grandchildren. pital, Ann Arbor. He was in Services for Sylvia Green, 72, of in Flat Rock. Officiating was the Mrs. McCullough was preced management in the automotive — Westland Westland were Aug. 16 in Ulit Rev. James Severance. ed in death by her husband, industry- Funeral Home.with burial at Mr. Wolcott was born Nov. 26, William; sons, Travis (Peggy) Surviving are his wife, Patri Cadillac Memorial Gardens 1916, in Fowlerville, Mich., and and Williani (Carol); grandchil cia; son, Robert (Linda); daugh Gary Druchniak Dick Lepak BobMcClellan West, Westland. died Aug. .27 in Trenton. He was dren, Brenda and Bobby. ter, Kathleen (Lawrence) Smith; 34825 Ford Rd, 29129 joy Rd. 6211 N. Wayne Rd. Mrs. Green was born March a truck driver. He served in the BENEDICT D. STUCKY brother, Donald; sisters, Patricia Army during World War II. and Arlene; and four grandchil Westland Westland Westland . Services for Benedict Stucky, Surviving are his wife, Lula; 78, of Westland were Aug. 30 in dren. 734-595-0300 734-427-9020 734-326-6604 sons, Eugene (Ruth) Wolcott of L.J. Griffin Funeral Home with Memorials may be made to MONTGOMERY WARD Syracuse, N.Y., and Richard burial at Glen Eden Cemetery. Pulmonary Critical Care Divi CORRECTION NOTICE (Martha) Wolcott of Bowling Officiating was the Rev. Kenton sion of the University of Michi Teleese Nobles Len Norway Mike Simons In our Sunday, August 29 Green, Ky.; sister, Edith Reed of Gottschalk from Atonement gan. Florida; and 12 grandchildren. .1011 MerrimanRd: 8623 N, Wayne 2012 S.Wayne Rd. advertisement, the price for Lutheran Church. the GE 25.2 cu.-ft VVestland •Rd, Suite 108 Westland refrigerator is incorrect. The William P. Faust Public Also closed for Labor Day The correct price for this 734-728-3080 VVestland 734-722-1670 Library of Westland will be Monday will be Westland City refrigerator is $999.99. Labor Day closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Hall and the 18th District Court 734-261-0520 We apologize for any inconvenience' • • ?. Labor Day. The following day, of Westland. to our customers. 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Two veteran STAFF WRITER returning. 595-2590.' dc?em6oe,homecomm.nct students eager to get started • Patchin: To be filled. 595- Wednesday were Kyle Cameron Wayne-Westland teachers 2615. and Kayla German, both 10- returned to school this week • Roosevelt-McGrath: Mary . year-old fifth-graders. unburdened by contract prob Anne Garzon, returning. 595-' "Hopefully a good one," Kyle lems that plague some districts. 2620. said when asked about his school Local teachers still have one • Schwei.tzer: Diane Nichols, year. Kayla anticipates "a good year .on their last ••two-year • returning. 595-2625. school year" and is excited about agreement, Dan Slee, assistant • Stottlemyer Early Childhood going to camp in Jackson later in superintendent of employee ser Center: Ron Barratt. returning: the school year. Both students vices, said Tuesday. 595-2630. are safety patrol members, with The biggest problem facing. • Taft-Galloway: Mike Hurley,- Kayla serving as captain. Wayne-Westland teachers will returning. 595-2640. be dealing with ongoing renova • Vandenberg: Karen Zokas, Someone who's been at Madi tion and construction projects. returning. 595-2650. son awhile is Rene Love, a fifth- "The biggest hurdle will be the • Walker-Winter: Jim grade toacher in her 30th year at construction," Slee said. Edwards, returning. 595-2655. the school. "I like'to learn right District officials predicted a • Wild wood: Kurt along with the children." She few snags as classes resumed Tyszkiewicz, new to the district. likes to do new "things, and said Wednesday, but they said 595-2665. school doesn't get old "if you tr\ schools would be ready for stu Here's a list of middle school new things" and attend work dents and employees. administrators and school phone shops. Nearly 60 new teachers will be numbers: Wednesday's session, which among the 850-member teaching • Adams: Celestine Sanders, began late morning and was a staff, replacing educators who returning, principal, and Mark half day. saw Madison parent.-, retired, got jobs elsewhere or Cesarz, new assistant principal. lined up at windows to watch went on leave, Slee said. 595-2380. their little ones. Carolyn Rabbins Only a handful of teaching • Franklin: Darlene Scott, held daughter. Danielle, 3, while positions still need to be filled, principal, and Michael Sheiton, STAJT PHoros BY TOM inwurv watching son Corey. 6, start first including three in special educa assistant principal, both return grade. Safety first: Safety patrol fifth-graders at Madison Derek Elderkin, 11, (left) and tion and one in elementary vocal ing. 595-2403. Carolyn Robbins didn't -have Chelsea Weaver, 10, stop parents and students before crossing the drive into the music, he said. • Marshall: Helen DeJiulio. much trouble.saying goodbye. "I school. Below, first-graders and parents line up to enter Madison oh the first day of "I think well be fine," he said.. principal, and Larry McConnell, think if I was home it'd be hard school yesterday. At left is substitute first-grade teacher Rachael Thomas. School officials also hope to assistant principal, both return er," said the working-outside- soon hire a new Patchin Elemen ing. 595-2447. the-home mom. The children are professional. Usually, it's mis- despite finishing up construction People Sherman spoke with tary School principal after Den • Stevenson: Ginny O'Brien, used to day care and being with communication or lack of under work, were pleased with new construc nis Genig's departure for a new principal, and Dan.Briody, assis grandparents. standing about the teacher's "We believe it was an out tion and changes. Most remain job in Southgate, where he lives, tant principal, new in their posi expectations, and can be tions. 595-2502. "Just to learn how to read and standing first day of school. ing const'ruction work will be a secretary said/ write" is her goal for her son for resolved by the parent and We're just very pleased with the Here's a wrap-up of elemen Here's the high school lineup: done in the falL during after- the year. He knows little words. teacher. cooperation" from teachers, par tary principals and school phone • John Glenn: Neil Thomas, She. also wants him to play and "Then they come to me' if it ents and others, she said. school hours, Sherman said. numbers: principal, returning along with have fuu. doesn't work out. "That doesn't jji*.i.ipij«, • Edison: Barbara Hastings, assistants Lorraine Brickman. "1 thought he'd be a lot more happen very often. I think we new to the district. 595-2540. Mike Downs and Joan Sedik. shy," Robbins said. "He's friendly have a high level of parent satis • Elliott: Johnnye Sum- 595-2323 with the kids." faction here." merville, returning principal. • Wayne Memorial: Don Chas- There will be plenty of oppor Working with parents is 595-2545. tain. principal, returning'with tunities to socialize at Madison important to educators, Goedert • Graham: Al Bejczy. return assistants Lorn Wanamaker and this year, said CJoedert. includ said. The school's new mission ing. 595-2560. Christina Bak. The school has • ing a PTA-sponsored haunted statement talks about the com • Hamilton: Larry Wood, one new assistant principal new house at Halloween. There's a munity, including parents, work returning. 595-2565. to the district. Jack Peloiv, 595- big spring concert in the works, ing together to develop each • Hicks: Sharon Thomas- 2206. "Liberty." featuring patriotic child's academic achievement. Brown, new to the school. '3131 • William. D. Ford' songs. The student motto at Madison 563-4310. Career/Techn.ical Center: Bill "I'm excited about that." Goed- is "On Time, On Task and On a • Hoover: Patricia Nicolai'. Richardson, principal, and Rick ert said of the PTA event, which Mission." returning. 595-2570. Ha wrick, assistant principal, will tie into the social studies "Our mission is academics and • Jefferson-Barns: Michael both returning 595-2106, curriculum. student achievement," Goedert Holuta. new to school. 595-2575. • Tinkham Center Joseph Goodert said parents who have said. • Kettering: Paula Hataling. O r b a n . alternative t-1 i u c a t i o n concerns about their child in Charlotte Sherman, assistant returning. 595-2580. director. 595-2436. and Micky school should first contact the superintendent/general adminis • Lincoln: Constance Gray, Deeg. adult and community edu teacher, making an appointment tration, called Wednesday "one returning. 595-2585. cation director. 595-2435 Both as would be done with any other of our smoothest starts ever" returning Search proves to be fruitful; BY LEANN't: ROGKKS ST.W. YVlUTKK [email protected] Several months ago. Cindx Stiller was living in Spokane Wash., .when she received a tele phone call - it was a voice from the past. '.••;.. "The man said, '.You'll nevei "guess who this is."Since 1 didn't recognize the voice, 1 started to laugh," recalled Miller. "Then he said he^vva^ Uncle Junior. My mother only had one brother;'' Her uncle. William demon's of . Garden City, had lost touch with Millerand hei'.brother,.Jake Pot ter. after their .mother died in a 1966 car accident, demons said he had been unsuccessful-until recently'in trying to locate the youngsters, who'had moved to Last Chance at Summer Warehouse Sale Prices... ;Grand Marais after .their fathei remarried. Siur PHOTO B* TtPV |Uft] n •M 98/99 SklWear "I tried to find him but I nevei Happy together: Cindy Miller (center) was recently $ could," said Clemons. "We do a reunited with uncle William Clemons and his aunt, • Adult Package Sets from 399 lot of camping up north. I would $ % get telephone books (for names her great-aunt, Georgie Miller. • Kids Package Sets from 259* Boots %67 off aiid numbersi but 1 didn't know Michigan. She's currently stay- hurt over my. mother's death." they lived in the Upper Peninsu ing with family in Westiand. and Over.the years. Miller said she • Great Selection of la and I was in the Lower Penin until she gets a full-time job she hoped someday to meet her sula." is helping care for her great- ••mother's family. There have, l,p to % Searches such as one by the aunt, Georgie Miller of West- been a lot of reunions since she Snowboards 40 'off. Salvation Army wore unsuccess hmd. was located by her uncle. ful, he'said, since information ironically. Georgie Miller was "liveryone- lias a iittu- piece o, such as Social Security numbers caring for thon-5-ycar-old Cindy my mother they put away for me were needed and unavailable to Miller and her 2-year-old broth - photos, her high school diplo him. er. Jake, when their mother was ma, her graduation book," said The This year. Clemons said ho killed. A waitress at Bray's, 24- Miller. "Her purse that she used used a search company trying to year-otd Florence Potter .- to. use. It had her little change New Gear locate his nephew, figuring his 'known to family and fnT'mls as purse. There is a necklace and a niece was probably using a mar i Susie - was heading west on baby book. I've got a lot of her Is Here! ried name. -. Foid Road on her way to pick up "stuff now." "They gave me seven pages of her children when the head-on Reunited with her uncle.. Potters from all over the U:S. collision occurred near Cardweli. Miller said she learned no head There were seven in .Michigan Over the years. Miller said she stone had, been placed on her and two were up north." said had questions about her late mother's grave in Plymouth's Clemons. "I hit her dad with the mother's family but didn't really Riverside Cemetery. Miller and -ftt»rtf-t'MU-rtnd-4n*-4+>hl-4M>. whore- get answers' -; - -F+rtmrrr*-* r>H+-44te—e«. A4' 2%'e Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 O'Hair heads into his last year of doing the right thing' BY KEN ABRAMCZYK age. I'm in good health. My job is in on Pleas Court in Detroit in help establish a vertical homi a right to an appeal," O'Hair STAFF WRITER [email protected] interesting and exciting. My 1965. cide unit, The unit is called "ver said. energy level has increased, In 1968 O'Hair was appointed tical" because the same prosecu That process dragged cases Wayne County Prosecutor rather than decreased. and later elected judge on the tors work With the case from through the circuit court wasting John O'Hair doesn't say much "If I sought another term, I Wayne County Circuit Court, beginning until its conclusion at court time and prosecutorial publicly about high profile crimi would be in my mid-70s. I think where he served for 15 years. In trial. resources, O'Hair said. nal cases. it's time to relinquish the posi September 1983 he was appoint-, Conducting that process will "Frank Kelley used to call it O'Hair's office has seen plenty: tion." ed prosecutor to fill the vacancy help prosecutors continue to gain 'recreational litigation.' They Tonya Harding, William Hart, Once he retires, O'Hair hopes created by the resignation of through experience, O'Hair said. had nothing to lose." Larry Nevers and Walter to bicycle with his wife, travel, William Cahalan. O'Hair called his staff dedicat Budzyn. hike, restore old farm tractors ed and looks for that in prospec Juvenile court judges also can Those cases not only brought arid spend time with his family. A Democrat, O'Hair was elect tive applicants. sentence youths as adults now, media attention and public inter He would like to sit as a visiting ed prosecutor four times. "One of the most important giving those courts with more est focused on his office, but judge. •••'•. Prosecuting is a "wonderful criteria is a general commitment discretion, O'Hair said. some of those cases drew criti job," helping make the communi to make it a better world," In reflecting on his career, cism directed at his office, from A legal background ty a better place, he says. O'Hair said. "We're looking for O'Hair believes the Budzyn and then Detroit Mayor Coleman A Detroit native, O'Hair "We've been very involved in caring people who have a fire in Nevers case were the most diffi Young commenting on the accu earned a bachelor of arts degree community affairs and working their stomach." cult cases to prosecute. "They sations leveled against Hart, in political science from DePauw with youth," O'Hair said, work have been the most difficult, and then the racial divide created by University in Greencastle, Ind., ing with public schools and Changing criminal rights the ones that had the most sig the Nevers and Budzyn cases. in 1951 and graduated with a diversion programs to keep O'Hair took office at a time nificant impact in the communi Through it all, O'Hair kept his juris doctor from Detroit College youngsters away from a life of when the general public believed ty," O'Hair said. perspective, John O'Hair: Wayne Coun of Law in 1954. crime. , the accused criminals had alf the For the most part, the case "I'm not here to please people, ty Prosecutor He practiced law with his legal rights while the victims split blacks and whites, cops and I'm here to do the right thing," father, Walter O'Hair, before His office has initiated a child had none. - the general public. O'Hair said. "You will be criti entering the U.S. Army, where and domestic violence unit under Appeals have been eliminated "I could never ignore what was cized anyway, so you should do year. He has decided not to seek he served in the Counterintelli Nancy Diehl, that.O'Hair said as a matter of the criminal's being said, but my philosophy is the right thing anyway." re-election but seems to have gence Corps for two years. became a model for other domes right, which was abused in plea to always do the best thing and O'Hair, 69, will be ending his mixed feelings about it. He served as assistant corpo tic violence units. bargained cases. "The defendant do the right thing. career as-leader of 160 county "Whon the present term ration counsel for the city of O'Hair expects the additional would plead guilty as part of a "What I'm looking for js the prosecutors in the office next expires, I will be over 71 years of Detroit for eight years before he attorneys in his department will plea bargain for a lesser charge, right answer." was elected judge on the Com^ then after that, they would have SEMCOG names Hunter Electric power competition begins Sept. 20 Advisory Council chair BY MIKE MALOTT 2-1/2 percent of their customers likely have to pay two bills own accord, leading to Engler's HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE to buy electricity from "third- under the plan, Kitts said, one announcement last week. [email protected] The Southeast Michigan nomic development issues and party suppliers" and have it for generation and another for "They were able to work out a Council of Governments has submit recommendations to Want to start shopping for delivered to homes or businesses delivery. And since the power few things with the PSC," Susan appointed Wayne County Clerk SEMCOG's executive commit electricity? By the end of the across the utilities' power lines. will flow across the same lines, Shafer, Engler's deputy press Teola Hunter as the new chair tee. month, customers will be able to Every 60 days, the percentage this plan won't protect customers secretary, explained. "What was for its Community and Eco Hunter also has assisted in start looking around for better will increase until all customers from the occasional power outage going to happen next was that nomic Development Advisory developing policy as a state rates on electrical supply under - 2 million Edison users and 1.6 due to downed lines. we were going to take action leg Council. representative." Hunter served a plan announced last week by million Consumers customers - islatively. And I think Con Hunter will review policies as chairperson of the state Gov. John Engler. will be allowed to buy power But it might protect them from sumers and Edison said, 'If it's that affect southeastern Michi House Social Services and Detroit Edison and Consumers from whomever they want, said brown-outs or black-outs due to going to go to the Legislature, gan and residents and seek Youth Committee, chair of an Energy have agreed to launch a Gary Kitts, chief administrative a shortage of generation capaci why don't we take another look methods that enhance the Ad Hoc Committee on children "customer choice" or "open officer for the Michigan Public ty. Kitts said electrical use loads at this? We can volunteer to quality of life in the region.. and families and subcommittee acce*ss" program beginning Sept. Service Commission. have been heavy over the past open competition ourselves and 20. few summers, and Michigan be able to have a little more con Hunter will look for ways to chair of the Committee on address community and eco AIDS. According .to the agreement, "Electricity is electricity, but lacks adequate generation facili trol. The Legislature could do the two utilities will allow up to there can be a great deal of dif ties. Brown-outs or black-outs quite a few different things with ference in the cost of genera are possible in the future for cus it.' This is a good way to open it tion," Kitts explained. Allowing tomers deemed "interruptible." up under their terms, and work /¾¾. those third-party suppliers to So customers might protect with the PSC on this and not be sell power across the utilities' themselves from outages by con pigeon-holed into certain things." The • PI Project transmission lines may eventu tracting with a company that ally result in a significant sav guarantees against them; Kitts But it also leaves utility •=&'>. ings for users, he said. explained. watchdog organizations such as We are currently seeking 3 positions to fill: The plan begins utility deregu ABATE and the state Attorney Custodial Position: New Charier School seeks enthusiastic second At present, Michigan residents lation in Michigan, a movement General's office nervous. If the would have to go out of state to with a long history. State law program is voluntary, can the shift custodial staff to keep a spotless building. find such an alternative suppli makers have tried in the past PSC still regulate it? The PSC's Tutor/Teacher Assistant: Seeking qualified tutors and teacher assistants. er, but Kitts said a number of two sessions to come up with answer is yes. Consumers and Lunch Aide: Seeking qualified, energetic; lunch aide for school food service. companies are interested in set proposals mandating the change Edison have filed documents Send or fax resume and salary requirements to: ting up generators here and over, but they failed to win stating their positions are that start selling power. enough votes. the PSC can indeed regulate Edison Oakland Public School Academy, rates and services of the pro gram. . 22111 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, Ml 48220 Customers who don't want to So the Public Service Commis be bothered can do nothing, sion took up the issue, In a But even in making the Fax* (248) 582-8196 Kitts said, and their services and series of four orders from June announcement last week, Engler rates will be unaffected. 1997 to March 1999, the PSC echoed the concerns of utility Those who do go shopping will mandated Edison and Con watchdogs saying the Legisla sumers to create "customer ture should codify the PSC's choice" programs. orders into law to protect cus tomers. Those orders ended up in court. This summer, the Michi Technically, the system will gan Supreme Court concluded operate much the same as it.has. iforHhe PSC lacks-the-cnrthorrty- Powers-will be delivered by Edi-- "to order.deregulation. sort and Consumer lines; Elec Now Edison and Consumers tricity can't be'segregated oh have agreed to launch it of their those lines, so customers will draw on the power in the trans SINCE 1984 mission network and generators — current utilities as well as the new third-party suppliers - will INTEL PENTIUM SYSTEMS feed into. They'll settle up Hcwoei- .t5'oo^wrm-tr«»PCB.*»r» ' •Knsitta jsrucftesaachTawa accounts later. 'Wftfiffi ji*eb«$TiuarsGAH> •TOO arc i m ISM* wee uc» -•xxxumumvimmnt-M W7?iijiiN ^«&rr?HW>wvttiaG/wta •muKMw^iwnHudA •VKN^mjAlOiiWffKQ CELERON-333A.. ...$623 CEL£ftOU-366A:. $650 'UMn CEIERON-400A.. $700 PRETTY TILE, mwwn CEIEROJI-433A.. MWfl - $723 onus 1 CELERON-466A. UGLY GROUT? 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Garden City housed six SSO Huron (Rouge Valley sewer) sys COUNTY NEWS pleted^ the federal and state The relief sewer will cost locations. Those flows measured tem." Communities may have spent funds did not accomplish the $800,000, extending from the 1 million gallons on March 18, Robert Beckleyi director of millions to separate sewers to a house that supports the foun goal of preventing the discharge interceptor in the Lower Rouge 1998. Another flow measured public works in Livonia, said the stop sanitary sewage overflows dation wall. Water fills the pipe of raw sewage." area to Parkwood and Merri 495,000 gallons on Jan. 23, 1999. system would need evaluation to into the Rouge River, but they after a rain, then flows into the State officials acknowledge man. Jack Barnes, Garden City's find out whether the pump sta are still a problem for 11 commu sewer system. that it was difficult to measure An overflow at Cavell and DPS director, said that commu tion assists Livonia. "But the nities in the Rouge River water "We are especially concerned how much overflow these SSOs Warren — the site of six over nity was conducting smoke-test interceptor (pipe) may not be of shed. •in situations where large sums of contributed. flows — was caused by loose ing to track flows. Barnes sufficient capacity and other They also are still illegal, federal and state money have Dittmar believes seven of the joints and roots forcing them expected a report from Wade- (communities) may have more Test monitors have found 27 been used to separate sewer sys 15 SSOs in Westland will be selves into the. sewers. Those Trim soon. flow than they are contracted." ., known locations of SSOs in Gar tems for the purpose of eliminat resolved with the completion of will be removed, then about When asked about Garden Beckley said Livonia would den City, Livonia and Westland ing combined sewer overflows," the Merriman Road relief sewer 2,400-feet of lining will be City spending so much to sepa develop a' plan to correct the into the Rouge River. said Bill McCracken, chief of the by Oct. 1. installed as part of-the Cavell rate sewers, then have to stiU SSOs if they continue through . Other Wayne County commu permits section of the DEQ's sur "We've had problems with the street sewer between Cav«ll and deal with SSOs, Barnes said: the vear's end. nities with SSOS are Allen Park face water quality division. hydraulics of the system and Cardwell. That project costs "This is a very complex issue. and Dearborn Heights in Wayne sometimes we've not been able to $200,000 and was completed in The pump station is supposed to County. Oakland County com munities include Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Farmington Hills, Troy and West Bloomfield Town ship. Garden City, Livonia and .* ' < VI Westland separated storm and H V t J sanitary sewers during the first i * V phase of the Rouge River Wet ha >' Weather Demonstration Project. • 'rfT, Vyto Kaunelis, director of pub • '& lic works for the Wayne County's Department of Environment, mjRSCAYS^I said communities may be limited to access Detroit's sewage sys J tem because Wayne County's f interceptor {a 72-inch pipe installed along Hines Drive) can not handle all the communities' capacity to transport to the Detroit sewage treatment plant. That means sewage flows into the Rouge or, even worse, backs up into basements. 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Westland, better known as "Eloise." sent a Dickcn- acres. It was a self-efficient, city with a. dairy farm, piggery, Eloise's most famous resi sian chill down passersby's spines. greenhouses, bakeries, power plants, a lire department and dent. If we didn't know exactly what happened at Eloise, at. its own post office. • Born in Ontario. Cana least we knew we didn't want tb be there. For more than a It also became a medical pioneer. The use of X-rays was da, in 1844, McCoy fled century, until the last psychiatric patient left in 1979, thou perfected as a medical diagnosic tool at Eloise beginning in Kentucky before'the Civil sands of Wayne County's mentally ill, tubercular and indi 1896..Also, in the late 1930s, Eloise initiated the country's War. He ended up in Scot gent residents lived behind its gates. first formal music therapy program for mental patients. land, where he was edu "A lot of people spent their whole life here. They came And its population grew. The infamous !'X" Building, cated as a mechanical and never left." said Frank encompassing 382.143 square feet, once housed 7000 per engineer. He settled in Reinbisz, director of the' manent indigent residents. Almost 3,300 patients worked Detroit after returning to Wayne County Office on throughout the complex, and the term "POGIE" (Poor Old the United States and Aging, whose department is Gentleman in Eloise* came.to refer to the.ambulatory, indi- began his contributions to located in the Kay Beard . gent, male patient-worker from N Building. Snrr PIIOTOS-BV BRYAN Mitcnm. the industrial machine Building, one of the few It was in N Building Jhat Rembisz discovered a cache of Marked soles: Frank Rembisz (above) shows industry. remaining Eloise structures. old trophies "standing like soldiers on the floor'* while scav the branded shoes worn by patients at Eloise. His first invention in One such resident was enging for office equipment back in the 19S0s. after.most of (Below) restraints that were used. \-. 1872 was a lubricator for Bridgette "Biddy" Hughes, an Eloise's buildings had been closed. steam engines. It allowed Irish immigrant and the first He stored the trophies and other memorabilia - pictures, bic retention rooms with knobless doors evoke stark images machines to remain in "crazy" patient, who was silverware, reports from the 1870s. and some ancient of times past. motion while being oiled. admitted April 4, 1841. She leather arm restraints -. until he acquired.display cases On the south side of Michigan off Proctor Road, waist- McCoy was responsible for died at Eloise March 8, 1895, once used in the-Eloise morgue. The cases now line the high grass, weeds and wild strawberry vines cover a vast 57 patents. and js likely buried in the '. first-floor hallway of the Kay Beard Building. field where 7,145 former Eloise residents and patients are The term "real McCoy" Eloise cemetery south of The fledgling muse\im's most telling artifact may be a buried. The last burial occurred in January 1948. refers to the oiling device Michigan Avenue. pair of black work shoes with ELOISE stamped in white on Burial in this potter's field was anonymous. A gray con used for industrial Today's panhandlers would the soles. Residents with off-grounds privi crete brick with a number marks the graves machinery. Equipment have found a safe haven at leges often went to bars, said Rembisz. and of those without family or whose family was inspectors came to ask if a . FlU PH<)7U Eloise. said Rembisz. "In the when their money ran out. they sold their too poor to give them a private burial. Over machine contained the state of Michigan it was the shoes for another drink. the years, the markers have sunk deep below real McCoy. Gradually, it Lasting legacy: On Julv greatest humanitarian effort "After that problem, they began branding the surface. became an American 20, 1894, a U.S. Post ' to serve the indigent and shoes. Who would want to trade a drink for 'There are probably Civil War and Spanish expression meaning the Office was established mentally incompetent." a pair of Eloise work shoes?" American War veterans buried there,^ said real thing. at the Wayne County Rembisz. '"There are records that say people McCoy also invented an House under the name An Eloise museum Ghost town are buried there, Can wo match a name with ironing board and lawn "Eloise." The real Eloise Rembisz, the county's unof Besides the Kay Bear 1 Building, which was built in 1931 a marker in all incidences? We're working on it." sprinkler. He died in the was the 4-year-old ficial historian, is determined and used to house tin administrative offices and psychi Rembisz is sorting through "thousands of documents and Eloise Infirmary Oct. 10, daughter of Freeman /i. to preserve the history of atric treatment wards, little remains of the original struc memorabilia" to go on display. He is hoping area residents, 1929, a year after he was Dicker son, a Detroit Eloise. which began as a tures. as well as former patients, will contribute more things, like admitted suffering from postmaster who con county poorhouse on the cor The fire hall, bakery and a power station marked by a Eloise milk bottles and postcards. The history of Eloise.die senile dementia caused by tributed to improving ner of Gratiot and Mt. Elliott 254-foot smokestack bearing a faded "Eloise' still exist but said, belongs to all Wavne Countv citizens. hypertension. He is buried Avenues in Detroit in 1832. are in disrepair. Wayne County General Hospital, closed in in Detroit. conditions in institu It moved to its present site mid-1980s, lies to the north near Proctor Road, separated tions for the poor. Mrs. in 1839 after the county pur from the remaining complex by the recently constructed Members of tee >'• est'a' 0 rt.Mo'icv Corn<;-iissro-; -ve- rx-'crng a "Friedas of • Source: The Faces of Science: Eloise Dickerson Dav- chased and . enlarged- the Inkster Valley Golf Course. Eloise" meetint s\ 1:30 P m. Monda,. Sep: 13. .n 're «;,, De.vci Build Affican Americans in,the Sci irtg, 30712 Micrvgan >V,e ."'.Vest:arKl For trete uet.viv cc^tact the con; ences. Louisiana State Univer ock died in 1982 at the Black Horse Tavern, a Even the top three floors of the Kay Beard Building are mission at (734) 326 1110. 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Republicans will come up with a . on GOP tax plan •'I.think people want us to do compromise tax cut once Presi debt reduction. They want us to dent BUI'Clinton vetoes the 10- do Social Security," he said. •year, $792 billion plan Congress papers. "It is not going to hap^ day..But Abraham also sees Clinton has proposed a $200 sent Mm before the August pen." room for compromise, Davis said. billion tax cut. Levin said. But recess. Thus, overriding Clinton's To illustrate his contention, even the administration's projec That's U.S. Sen. Carl Levin's promised veto of the plan would Levin pointed out that the antic tion of a 6-percent reduction in take on the future of tax relief as "put us back in the deficit ditch ipated §1-1.4 billion budget sur domestic spending aver 10 years the House and Senate prepare to which we just climbed out of," plus for the next fiscal year has is "optimistic," he said. reconvene this month to hammer "Medicare's going to need Levin said. He labeled the think already been spent on drought 1 out appropriations for the next ing behind the plan "Deja relief, extra funding for the U.S. some additional spending, ' he fiscal year, which begins Friday, Voodoo Economics." Census and Social Security said. '..'.;•.' Oct. 1. : Recent cuts in Medicare, The GOP plan would cut administration. which provides health insurance Levin, D-Mich., said the plan marginal tax rates and individu And in only one of the last 10 for senior citizens, have been too headed to Clinton's desk is based al capital gains tax rates and federal budgets, adjusted for deep, Levin said. "There's been on anticipated reductions in eliminate the so-called "marriage inflation, has spending been less some real damage done," he domestic spending of 26 percent penalty" by raising the standard than it was in the previous year, said. between, now and 2009. Cuts deduction for married couples, he said. "We. .have increased the that deep, in areas as varied as among other reductions. constant-dollar spending," in Davis, Abraham's spokesman, said the senator also wants bud Head Start, the FBI and student Levin's Republican counter several of those budgets, he said. loans, aren't possible, he said. get surpluses used for debt part, Sen. Spencer Abraham, Levin said he would use bud ST An PIIUTOM BRYAN MJKHFIX reduction. Social Security and "That is a totally unrealistic supports the GOP-backed tax- get surpluses to bolster Social Medicare. But Abraham also Maklng a point: Sen. Carl Levin discusses the Republi assumption," Levin said Tuesday Cut plan and voted for it, Security and Medicare and pay sees room for a larger tax cut, can tax proposal with Observer & Eccentric editors. during a meeting with editors at spokesman Joe Davis said Tues down a $5.6 trillion national the Observer & Eccentric News.-. Davis said. 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Price Shrubs 4 Perennials (not w/discouni) :. ?0%OffStorewide73f981'7500 • Huntington Cleaners in Pleasant Ridge • :- Christine's CuWne ki Femdate Frtntz4 Sons Hardware In Royal Oak ' Reruns Coiisignmeht in Livonia iifirihfofniatioti on becoming a pMicip-tliiig business \ ; 10*9 Off Incoming Orders fo'r.New Customers 10% Of! Arty Okwer Entree (Carry Out Only) 10% Off Purchase 20% Off Any One Hem Cdl'7J4-953-2ISJ. !R»g« to Riches Cleaners in Clawson ' .... Clubhouse ftSG in Femdale Henderson Glass in Serkfey- Village Peddler In Plymouth DKuxjiils it? nni vjlld wilh .my oilier \4Ut, 10% Off Any Purchase, excluding sa'e items'; .. ; 10%OflStorewlde N'n c e*a**eMe«e1l MMM|flia| mmmmmammmm^^tmm^mmmmmmmtmmmm *A9 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 Cell phone car accidents rise, Workshop looks at business in Africa enjoy authentic African food . A workshop at Schoolcraft Sponsored by the college's The cost is $45 per person. College, "Doing Business in Business Development Center, For information or to register, Africa: A Cultural Experience," the workshop begins at 5 p.m. but legislature unlikely to act call the Business Development will examine the cultural Thursday, Sept. 23, at School Center at (734) 462-4438..For aspects of doing business in craft. Participants will learn the information on the African Africa and feature a gourmet subtleties of doing business in BY MIKE MALOTT World Expo, call (313) 86S-4723. HOMETOWN NEWS SKRV1CB African meal. leading African nations, then [email protected] The driver up ahead is weav ing back and forth across his lane. He's waving his arms, driv ing well below the posted speed limit. He's looking one direction and driving in another. BARN No, he's not drunk. He's talk ing on a cell phone. Look Your Best..For Less It may make little difference, according to researchers. Stud ies conducted by the New Eng land Journal of Medicine and HENTLEYS the University of Toronto con clude that talking on a cell phone makes a driver four times more likely to have an accident, talking on the phone and talking sengers are likely to be paying roughly the same rate of to a passenger in the car. attention to traffic conditions as 5QS well as the driver and may be increase experienced by drunken He says the idea that lawmak Oa/ \!n-ah DbtouoJed Pricts drivers. ers might not want to pass subtly passing clues to the driver of trouble up ahead. Nonetheless, it is unlikely the restrictions because they them Stretch Cotton Raczkowski said proposed Michigan Legislature will act selves have cell phones "is not restrictions have been submitted any time soon to ban or restrict only a cynical view, it's idiotic." IRTS* to the Legislative Service the use of cell phones while driv Schwarz made that comment in Bureau for drafting, but the bill ing. Why? Because about three an interview he gave over his is currently an "orphan," that is fourths of state senators and own cell phone while driving. no lawmaker has committed to representatives have them and State Rep. Andrew Raczkows- introducing the legislation. make liberal use of them on ki, R-Farmington Hills, said that those long drives to and from the while he would consider restric Previous attempts in the CapitoK according to Rep, Laura tions, he would always exempt Michigan legislature to restrict Toy, R-Livonia. hands-free cellular telephones. phone use while driving have failed to get much support. "We'd be hard pressed to vote He said he simply disagrees with For its part, the NHTSA has in something on that." she said. researchers who conclude hands- not recommended a ban on chat "It would be a case of 'Do as 1 free phones are no safer than ting on the phone while behind say, not as I do.'" hand-held cellular phones. the wheel. It has noted other Toy has a cell phone, although Research done by the National activities can be just as distract she uses a hands-free unit in her Highway Traffic Safety Adminis ing. Simulator research shows car. She said she finds it a great tration, however, indicates it is tuning a car radio can be just.as time saver, allowing her to do the distraction of the conversa distracting to drivers, and car business while on the road. She tion, not the handling of the radio tuning has been linked in said she tries to make most of phone, that increases accidents. other stvidies to increased traffic her calls from her office or home, "Contrary to expectations, the accidents. Smokers are more not only because of safety but majority of drivers were talking likely to commit a violation and because landline calls are cheap on their telephones rather than get a traffic ticket while having a er. dialing at the time of the crash ... The overwhelming majority of cigarette, according to the Toy said she would want to see NHTSA. the specific wording of any pro cellular telephone users were in The NHTSA is recommending posal to limit the use of cell the striking vehicle, and struck better data collection. Only two phones while driving before she cars or other large objects that states record cell phone use on could decide on a position. There were in clear view of the driver," traffic accident reports. No would have be exceptions for the NHTSA concluded. states are presently recording emergency calls, such as report Researchers at the University phone gabbing in relation to traf ing a drunk driver to police. of Toronto concluded drivers fic tickets. Sen. John Schwarz, R-Battle were getting Tost in conversa And the NHTSA notes that Creek, has much less patience tion." They speculated the rea nearly all states already have with the idea of restricting cell son phone conversations are For a store near you \isit WWW.dressbarn.com c>t call 80(>^5^6064,&5© am to•§:(*> pm EST laws on the books against care phone use while driving. He said more dangerous than chatting •K)T AVWLAmc IN V.OWAN S'.ZCS QftESSBARN \VO-VAN FRCE5>UGHtt< frfcGHEfc • WMOR'QJtpff.CASDS ACCEPT?£•.' Sfii-& less driving, as does Michigan lie sees little difference between with a passenger is that the pas- e^Vie^ce \ LJ cioje ;-:*•- i Cjf So; how do yott find a local doctor who is state-of-the-art •ami Milk1 of tile-heart' just call 1-888-i6t-\YEl.L for £^t\fe.f' tx [{\(.j\\t\i,:/(j\jj wOr'tv "St. Man Hospital's free "referral 'service. 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MlAW/1^l^i^'''V^!^^^" '"' '' M.,:ol..v- A10(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 primary ARKIE HUDKINS THE KIOS REALLY LIKE GOING TO out in city race SCHOOLTHIS SEASON. nterviewing Westland City Council candi time.was dates is hardly an onerous task. Each offers ripe to I his or her own perspective, with many fresh run. ideas. "I don't Having interviewed the 10 council candi owe any dates whose names will appear on the Sept. 14 body a primary ballot, we urge voters to consider favor," incumbent Glenn Anderson, along with chal said lengers James Godbout, Michael Rintz and Rintz, Dorothy Smith. also a \ In the primary, voters will vote for four recycling Glenn Anderson ^ James Godbout hopefuls. Two of the 10 candidates receiving advocate. the fewest votes will be eliminated,-with the "I like it . remaining eight vying for four seats in the that Nov. 2 general election. way." He Anderson, now finishing his second term on pledged the council, has been a strong presence. "I feel to put cit rtifrsMisi* there's a lot yet to be done in the city/' Ander izens' son said during his Observer interview. He interest says there's much more work needed to before LETTERS address city infrastructure needs, such as politics Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your ideas; that's why we offer this space for your roads. and to Michael Rintz Dorothy Smith opinions. We will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a "I've tried to do the right thing for the city," listen to all sides of an issue. "I don't care contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed Anderson said. "I think I have tried to be a cit where the idea comes from," he said. to: Julie Brown, Westland editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 4S150, faxed to her at (734) 591- izen's person on the council." Both Rintz and Godbout seem to be people 7279 or e-mailed to: [email protected] Anderson's a strong council member; who would explore all sides of an issue and Concerns on trash could be an uprising among the voters and an despite his differences With Mayor Robert vote their consciences. increase in people filing to run for council. Thomas, however, we encourage him to listen Dorothy Smith has been attending city received a pamphlet from the city with tips So to limit the time for filing petitions for with an open mind to the mayor's ideas. council meetings regularly since 1981. "I have Ito keep the Rouge River clean. I am writing the council, waiting till the start of summer James Godbout said, "I think I've got a a track record," she said. Smith cites what she in regards to the tip to keep hazardous waste and just before the Fourth of July ... the day to pretty stable base (of support) and the ability sees as too many complaints about lack of city and animal waste out of the sewer system. honor our independence as a nation. to work with a lot of people." Godbout favors response to problems, saying city officials need As a resident and animal owner, I am very And that brings us to where we are ... four stronger ordinance enforcement and said to have "the citizen at heart." careful of making sure that I dispose of waste council members (as if they are smarter than Westland should move toward a mandatory Smith certainly knows local issues and has in the proper ways. My concern is the waste us) voted to put Mr. Cox back where the vot recycling program. "All the surrounding com paid her dues. She would provide a minority that is scattered on the street after the ers put him out from. munities have a mandatory program," he said. voice on the all-white council. We would urge garbagemen collect weekly garbage. It never They are Sandra Cicirelli, Sharon Scott, Smith, who is fiercely independent in her Godbout also favors working with Wayne fails that after they remove the trash, I am Justine Barns and Charles Trav" Griffin ... political views, to focus on issues of current County to improve the Holliday Park Nature picking up remains that have not made it into But 10 names made it so as of now we will concern to voters and not dwell on past issues Preserve. His is a fresh face on the political the truck. have a primary to cut the field from 10 to such as the now-thriving library's being built scene and a definite asset. The men hastily throw the bags or cans into eight and "if you are as mad as I am once several years ago. Another fresh face is that of Michael Rintz, the back of the truck and if any garbage does again, Mr. Cox can say goodbye and so can a longtime member of the city's Zoning Board Others are running, and choosing Ander not make it into the trucks, it is left on the Mr. Griffin! of Appeals. "I think the fact that I am inde son, Gbdboutj Rintz and Smith for endorse road. I have gone to the extent to ask them to People like to count on low voter turnouts pendent is important," said Rintz in his inter ment wasn't easy. We encourage all city voters pick up the remains and all they do is throw to help them stay in office ... "I," however, view. He decided that with Charles Pickering to go to the polls and vote their consciences on their arms up in the air and continue to collect hope for a larger voter turnout in the primary and Justine Barns leaving the council, the Sept. 14. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. the garbage. so we can say "Get lost!" I end up picking up everything from And if in the primary Sept. 14, Mr. Cox and decayed fruit, wrappers and animal waste, Mr. Griffin get dumped and anyone else listed that could be left to go into the sewer system on their campaign junk gets tossed on Nov. 2 to and contaminate our rivers. As I watch from ... unless a recall petition for Ms. Cicirelli and my windows, the waste is not from improper Ms. Scott this year ... get ready for two years bagging, it is from the collectors not perform of "Oh, we're so sorry for that vote and, if we. sually, accompanying the start of a new tration. ing their jobs as they should be. knew then what we know now, we wouldn't U school year is unbridled enthusiasm from • Hot lines have been set up both in the If we as residents are urged to use yard have voted that way so please forgive us" ... district officials about the infusion of new Livonia and Clarenceville districts. Mean waste receptacles, proper bags and cans, it Yeah, sure! teachers, intriguing educational offerings or while, district employees and paraprofession- would seem that the garbage collectors could And Justine Barns ;..: she's stepping down whether the football team stands a chance in als have been briefed about how to remain perform their jobs the correct way, taking a from elected office .;. "But" how long do you the upcoming season. keenly observant of anything that has the little more time making sure garbage thrown r think it will be before she's appointed to the ' But this time, it's different. sniff of major trouble. ., gets into the trucks. _;";;. plaiming or zoning boards?.. \ _ Caichphr^asesthat cpin^t^o_mihd_include / M_Likewise, at the Plyhjojn^ivjCaja|oji^dyt-' ' The~seWer on my street isin front of my If you are as mad as I am ... then talk to -having-a-"e»mforl zone"-for-parents '^zerpipl-.. r catiojnalJPark^^ home, therefore whenever it rains excess your friends and family and get them to join' erance," "internal and external safety plans" paying extra attention to security issues and garbage always accumulates at the sewer. I you in voting Sept. 14. and let's get rid of these and'Staying ahead" of any potentially volatile crisis intervention plans, right down to take pride in my yard, home and neighbor people once and for all!! •'".'• situatipnsi.such as last spring's Columbine detailed floor plans and classroom telephones. hood. Perhaps the city qould advise the collec '•'-.'•' James R. Davis High School shootings. •.-'.'/• "The park is ^alreadysafe, We just need to tors to please^ take a few seconds to make stu.re •" Westland Districts are much more aware now than keep it that way," said Bruce Siege), assistant all the garbage makes it into the trucks and, if they were at the beginning of last year that principal of major discipline at PGEP. not, for the men to pick up the remains. After the worries and anger many of today's . Similar comments are being heard from all, there are brooms and pans on the side of Remembering vets teenagers carry can erupt - if left unchecked. officials all across Observerlahd, and we the truck for such .tasks. It does take everyone- But they also stress that campuses are as couldn't.agree more. :: ' to keep our city clean, including the trash. hen I was in the Army in 1950,1 saw safe as ever, even though extra security mea But all of the security measures districts Diana LeBlanc Wmany casualties and wounded vets. One sures are heing unveiled by school districts are implementing or tweaking must not Westland in particular was really a great guy; he was a throughout the Observer coverage area, impede upon why kids are in school to begin young soldier who was actually half a human jlln Farmirigton Public Schools, uniformed with. being; he apparently had fallen onto a live patrol officers made this rounds on Monday ' It really is a balancing act that police agen Vote them out hand-grenade on his right side, destroying the morning. And the police liaison officers at cies and school districts must perform, partic whole right half of his body entirely. He had a Harrison and North will w'ear their uniforms ularly in the wake of those Colorado shoot f voters ever needed a good reason to come glass eye, prosthesis right arm, prosthesis to school until further notice. On top of that, ings. ••;• - \ Iout and vote in a primary election, it was right leg, and walked, with a slight limp. Farmihgton High School's police liaison job Although having detailed security plans given to everyone on June 21 when four coun I used to go into tqwiy in a jeep and I always now is full time. ; and measures ready certainly is the right cil members spit in the face of the voters of took this lad with me. We had much fun. I • The Wayne-WfDKtland Community thing to do, students also must have their own Westland by putting back on the council tried very hard to show him. and myself a good Sphools have implemented security measures/ comfort zone if they truly are to learn and David Cox, "who" was voted out by the people. time. Wn never dismissed his injuries. John Glenn High School will be visited a half-. grow. Y. It all started in March when Chuck Picker I'd like everyone to always remember the • day each Week by a Westland police officer We encourage principals, teachers and par ing stated that.he wouldn't seek re-election to sacrifices of our brave young folks in the ser who will listen to any problems or concerns ents to foster that by keeping an open, honest the council and would leave his seat on the vice of our great country. Respect the flag, and that students have, said Charlotte Sherman, dialogue going with the youngsters through council at the end of April; be thankful. Remember your veterans. assistant superintendent of general adminis out the year. 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PHILIP POWER, e HA IK MAN OF.THE GOARD JEANNE TOWAR/VICE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL RICHARD AGINIAN, PRESIDENT OUR MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism We asked this in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be question ot independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or Kroger on Ford "I'm going to "I always stay . Tnvplanntng oh "I'm just going • sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard •ourselves as both accurate Road. .look for'a job." home." .'••"•' • going, up'north.". to relax." '•'.. joinnalists and us taring citizens ofthe communities-'where we work." EtcfaReyna Charles V!n«s ; Bobby Henry : Grwlss Hopps -— Philip Power • ilWMilWMW»iH*iillWt»l^Mllffl^ L.:„; -/-.*—*-— *irm*mmmmmm rttttfafc^l ftattt^mmtmm mtat^timttttmttmtt^mitmmmmmaiMl ilMriiiiiMi mpwr^^i The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 (W)A11 "~t nr\ i- ni tril a m i >rn -m d Education includes learning the power of words ecently the Livonia Board of violent situation. The narrator is a obscenities. It offers a wonderful Education made a split-thc-dif- bright, compassionate young man who opportunity to discuss issues that • POINTS OF VIEW R ference decision to pull a prize- chose to enlist so that he could help matter to young people. It even opens winning youth novel from the school his mother and his younger brother the door for discussing the way we Caulfield imagines himself on the reading list while retaining the book back in Harlem. As the story pro use language, even vulgar language. edge of a cliff where innocent children in the schoollibrary. gresses, the young man has to deal The mother complained that the romp through a field of rye, He imag That decision has some merit, but with cultural conflicts, sexual feelings book sent mixed messages since we' ines that he is a "catcher" whose job is the circumstances leading to it raise and brutal deaths. don't want students to swear and yet to keep the children from falling off some interesting and disturbing ques For high school students, it is spar let them read this book. We don't the cliff (growing up). It's a job with tions about what is taught in our sub ely written^ fast paced and deals with want them to kill their stepparents out a future. .'•..'.• urban schools and why. emotions and issues that are foremost either, but we don't ban "Hamlet." Later, in the novel's most celebrat in many of their lives. It also provides The board decided to remove Wal HUGH GALLAGHER But I understand how some people ed scene, he tries to rub a most odious ter Dean Myers' "Fallen Angels" from a serious introduction to the defining are so sensitive to those words that vulgarity from the steps of a museum issues of their parents' lives - race the school reading list after a mother they can never put them into their and suddenly realizes that no matter and the war in Vietnam. reading list but hot as required read complained about the vulgarities in - ing. The administration decided that proper context or see how their use how hard he r.ubs, someone will come The book was used in a sophomore the book. the precautions suggested by the com gives reality and depth to a novel. As the next day and scrawl those word* English class at Franklin High Myers' book was written for young mittee were too cumbersome and required reading, perhaps it is too again. School. A student told her mother adults, received widely favorable criti advised instead to merely retain the much to expect the schools to continue Words do have power and meaning about the swear words in the book. cal reviews and won the 1989 Coretta book in'the library. using the book. But there are stu and part of education is to learn what The mother read the book and wrote Scott King award. The story is told in It's good that a mother should take dents who can handle such a book and that power and meaning conveys. At the words of a teenager from Harlem down every vulgarity (allegedly 300 least more mature and adventurous words). an interest in her child's education would benefit from the humanity that who serves in Vietnam. and actively express her concerns in is at the core of what Myers was writ students will be able to check "Fallen The language is tough but thor Based on this she complained to Angels" out at the library. school administrators and then the the public forum. Far too many par ing- oughly in keeping with the time and school board, many of whom ents are indifferent and unaware of It is disturbing to read that a place. It is not as vulgar as the lan Hugh Gallagher in managing edi expressed due shock. School adminis what their children are doing, school board member called the book guage of real soldiers (or many high But the process this mother used to "filthy," which it most certainly is riot; tor of The Observer Newspapers. He trators formed a committee to review can reached by phone at (734) 953- school students, for that matter). dismiss the book is a sad example of In J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the the book, and that committee recom 2149 or by e-mail at: hgallaghei - ^<^l*Tiji>«wii|j<|q'iMi^mf*^^ ivwi£R«*»m'>rr*::wnr^ mrr&TTfr side of an emotional issue like this early un liomcconwi.net J HM A12(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBKR 2, 1999 on pressing concern Livonia Public Schools and its agreed to extend the current with sessions scheduled BY MARIE GHESTNEY general administration: STAFF WRITER 1,200 teachers have another 28 contract until Sept. 30, said throughout the rest of the [email protected] Livonia officials are counting on schoor-employed days to hammer out a new con Superintendent Ken Watson. month. Zyczynski said media security officers, hall monitors and building para- tract. And teachers Sunday took tion was a possibility. In Livonia Public Schools, the phone number is pros to keeptheir eyes open and be alert. After the old contract expired their union leadership's advice Watson said he is "hopeful" a (734) 458-8880. School districts nationwide reportedly are turn Aug. 16, both sides gave a little and unanimously agreed to new contract will be reached by With the new school year getting under way, and ing to extraordinary measures to ensure the safety to keep talks going, to ensure work in September under the Sept. 30. Contracts for the dis with memories of how the last school year ended of students. These include automatic door locks, that Tuesday's opening day of contract extension, said Karen trict's six other unions expired violently in several schools nationwide, that's the cameras, random locker searches, uniformed police school in the city remained Zyczynski, president of the June 30 and have not yet been number the Livonia school district want parents patrols, metal detectors and universal backpack uneventful. Livonia Education Association. renegotiated, Teachers and the and students to dial if they hear any rumors or searches. The. district bowed to the Negotiations on reaching a district have been negotiating reports of potentially dangerous situations. Watson said none of these are planned for this teachers' union request and new contract continue .today, since the end of March. Livonia schools set up its hotline number in May year. But Livonia is studying what, if any, security following school shootings in Colorado. measures or equipment it could install in the The number will remain. But the district has no future, Watson said. plans to put Livonia police officers back in the Before May, the Livonia district had police offi from page AT three high schools, as it did in the wake of the cers coming into school buildings for various pro Motor shootings and until school ended in June, said grams. These programs, and the officer presence Superintendent Ken Watson. . ' - . they provided, will continue, Watson said. 35 years ago for taking care of Many HOG members spent a as "the biggest motorcycle orga The district doesn't plan any extra security mea In Livonia, this includes police officers who teach his Barley friends. lot when they buy toys for the- nization in the world" with chap sures, either high-tech, such as hallway cameras, the elementary DARE program and officers who "I watch over them like their upcoming event. ters as far away as France and or lowNtech, such as backpack searches. walk the hallways in the four middle schools dur mother," he said. ''Last year, we had train sets, Japan. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools have ing the school day, mingling with students. Offi Bikers joining the latest HOG bicycles and all kinds of stuff," Michigan, alone, has 23 chap also implemented security measures. John Glenn cers also teach DARE classes in Wayne-Westland. event have to bring a toy - still Higgins said.."And the more peo ters. High School'will be visited a half-day each week by It also includes a police officer stationed for the a Westland police officer who will listen to any entire school year at Churchill High through a in its original container - and ple we can get, the higher the HOG members are hopeful the problems or concerns that students have, said pilot program put into the 1999-2000 school budget pay $5. proceeds will be." weather will cooperate for the Charlotte Sherman, assistant superintendent of earlier this year. "Everybody donates $5, and Higgins can be reached at Sept. 19 toy run. they have a new toy on their (734) 421-7614. Riders also can "We had close to 600 people bike," Higgins said. show up the day of the event. last.year, but it all depends on The HOG chapter gives toys to . The toy run will leave West- the weather," Higgins said. organizations that help needy land City Hall on Ford Road "With a rainy day we might have children, and the money is used near Carlson at noon Sept. 19. Cherry Hill Internal Medicine Associates less people, but a lot of us to support charities ranging from The trip takes about an hour and diehards will go on, anyway." Redford's Head Start program to ends at AMVETS Post 171 on Specializing in Adult & Adolescent Medicine • Certified by the American Medical Board Westland's Salvation Army to Merriman near Palmer in West- For those trying to catch a various police DARE (Drug land. glimpse of the toy run, here's the Abuse Resistance Education) The $5 entry fee qualifies par route that begins at noon at programs. ticipants for an AMVETS halt Westland City Hall: Bikers will go west on Ford to e.v\\v\ "We gave out $15,000 to chari drawing for a new Harley-David- n d ties last year," Higgins said. son custom sportster, Higgins Newburgh; north to Ann Arbor 9 Westland Police Chief Emery said. Trail; west to Ann Arbor Road; west to Main Street in Ply Price, who assigns several police The post-run fun also will Canton FordRd. Providing the Greater Canton officers to lead the HOG toy run, include an auction at the mouth; north to Starkweather; —i^r— -®- praised the event. AMVETS hall to raise money for north to Northville Road; north Area with same day/next "The officers that ride our charity.. ' to Main Street in Northville; Cherry Hill Rd. bikes look forward to it every Potential donors who don't west to Sheldon; south to Seven weekday appointments. year," he said during a Westland ride motorcycles but still want to Mile; east to Edward Hines Westland City Council meeting, in which help out can donate auction Drive; east to Inkster Road; Mfctf; Now Accepting Patients Higgins gave the Westland items or toys by calling Higgins. south to Ford; west to Merriman; Intended Hours for Your Convenience DARE program a $400 check. "Mother Dave" described HOG south to the AMVETS post. 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N^x^yJ^*-m in Sally Rich's li class at New- burg United Turkish relief Methodist' Church. efforts start close to home BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN' CAS0L\ STAFF WRITER [email protected] For Hulia (Yurtcu) Petrillo, the earthquake of the century hit very close to home. As relief efforts continue in the northwest region of Turkey most dev astated by the Aug. 17 earthquake, the impact has struck a chord with local residents, like Petrillo, who lives in Canton. When she received an e- mail message, written in broken Eng lish, from a close family friend, she began to understand the far-reaching effects of the disaster. SHU P>I<>T<>> B> mOO MlTiUMJ "It is a long story that I have to tell you when Iconic back," read the e- mail message. "But being in the mid dle of the earthquake of the century, Tai chVs benefit attracts a crowd sharing the pain with thousands, hop ing for the survivors after 80 hours, moving furniture out of destroyed By HEATHER NEEDHAM dows and fans for ventilation. An icy classes attract everyone from 20-some- re-mit of incorporating Taoist interna! buildings, sharing tents with totally STAFF WRITKIt cold water fountain quenched thirsts things to 80-somethings. 'We don't seg arts, tradition;!! Chinese medicine ami dazed and scared people, giving o say Sally Rich's class of tai chi (lining the brief breaks, and some hot regate classes." Taoist meditation into the art that is shoulder to crying family members, exercisers splashed their faces to cool The nonprofit Taoist Tai Chi Society practiced today. It> 10S movements remembering loved ones who (have) students at Newburg United Methodist Church in Livonia is off. offers the classes 7. p.ni- Mondays and cover nearly every muscle in the body. their lifeless body still under rubbles T Tai chi is like former President Wednesdays at Xewburg United Kathy Shipley of Plymouth has mul of their home. dedicated is an understatement. One student had a good i>ortion of his Teddy Roosevelt's famous foreign rela Methodist Church. 36500 Ann Arbor tiple sclerosis and uses her walker for "My close family were very lucky to back replaced following injuries in the tions ((notation: "Speak softly hut carry Trail in YVostland and Nardin Park •balance. have a house still standing, but like a Korean War. A. handful have multiple a big stick." Tai chi's ease is the soft United Methodist Church, 29SS7 11 "I'm a. relative newcomer to the million others they were afraid to go sclerosis. One student uses her walker voice but its effectiveness is the big Mile, in Farmington Hills.. Donations class," sail! Shipley who's been attend- inside even to get water or food. A big to support herself while she does the stick, health wise. cover building rental. The instructors 'ing for just under two months. "It's just makeshift tent in front of our house moves. Another has arthritis and can "It's a total body workout," Rich said. are volunteer. an opportunity for me to move around had 23 persons sleeping in it. "Your heart rate gets up to aerobic lev and do the best. 1 'can. Physical exercise not do high-impact exercises. Started in monasteries "I and my brother who just came Typical classes draw about 35 to 40 els without impact on the bones and in general is very good for me." from Canada because of the disaster people, but the recent heat wave muscles." Tai chi got its start in Taoist monas Jean'etle Karwan of Livonia agreed.. were the only two sleeping in the. caused those numbers to dwindle a bit. Some tai chi classes are just for teries in old China. Its characteristic "1 have MS and I have a hard time house, because we did not live their . On a day when the temperatures seniors, others for younger 'people. slow, graceful movements are key to doing other exercises." she said, adding experience we were not terrified like Rich's classes are open to everyone, the low-impact benefits, practitioners that even a stationary bicycle has given soared into the mid 90s, 18 people ; them. It is very hard for me to put all showed up for class. and to'.senior's, that's part of the say. . her trouble. "Envotionally and physical Taoist tai chi arrived in North Amer ly, 1 feel more energetic. I use'up as this into words; it does not seem real They exercised in a room that wasn't appeal. l ica in 1970." Master Moy Lin-Shin on paper." air conditioned, with only open win "The seniors like being with younger It was that letter and a strong people," said Rich, adding that the coined the term "Taoist tai chi," a .' ~~~ Please see TAI CHI, B2 sense of connection to the country of her ancestors that spurred Petrillo into action. Working with the Turkish -American Cultural Association'of iMiclugaB/TACAMVParillo^ficnpe'sTtxf" spread the word that those affected . by the earthquake need help, not only in religious hqw but in the months to come. "You don't want people to think The health-enhancing qualities .of tai chi pass on the Taoist techniques of eultivatrng orig that it's over just because the earth*, chuan arefouncled. in the lore of religious Tao inal nature and life. ' quake is over,7'said Jason Marsa, a ism. Over a period spanning almost two millen .When he came to Canada in 197(X he brought ; Plymouth resident assisting in area nia, various sects of Taoism have developed and with him a treasure of the Taoist healing aits relief efforts. . perfected health exercises as part, of their reli from China. He sought-to wake the health bene- - gions cultivation. '.-".• (its of Taoist tai chi available to all. He and his wife, Rana Karakucuk, Taoist sage Zhang Sanfeng is generally credit In Taoist tai chi, movements originally heard about the earthquake just after ed, with creating the set of movements referred derived from Yang-istvte tai chi chuan have been Tai chi instructor Srlly Rich Please see RELIEF, B2 to as tai chi (taiji) or tai chi chuan (taijiquan). deliberately transformed to maximizing health : • Most styles of tai chi practiced today are fami benefits. dedicated to helping realize master Moy Lim ly styles not directly linked to Taoist training, For example, in Taoist tai chi, limbs are Shin's vision, And today.Taoist lai chi is now although vestiges of Taoism can still be found extended to the fullest extent of their range of taught, in more than 425 .communities around in some of the theories and terminology they motion, providing a stretch for tendons and liga the world. employ. ments throughout the body, which is believed to You can more information abou'. Taoist tat chi be beneficial to the health. The Turkish Earthquake Taoist tai chi is the result of a lifelong pursuit, by visiting the International T mist Tai Chi Relief Effort, a campaign of the * of master Moy Lin-Shin, to preserve, restore and The International Taoist Tai Chi Society is Society's Web site at www.taoist.o _' TurkishI American Cultural ; Association of Michigan (TACA.M# is helping people dev astated by the Aug. 17 earth quake. .-'. \v/ ".:,•• V;, For monetary donations, make checks payable •to' TAG AM (note nlies to Bolivia's poor "Turkish Earthquake.Fond" in memo section) and send to 28847 Beck Road, Wixom 48393. Heading m siK MASOV . All donations are tax-deductible, . south: Stand Sl.U'F WKffKK s nut so n^oo.fio ineciirnm.net Goods needed include non-perr ing amid i • . ishablc fowl, water purification . boxes of med It stai'ted 15 years ago as a labor of hvve: it one- tablets/ clothing (undergar ical supplies woman crusade to help the needy ihiidivn in he; ments, shoes, coats and baby native Holivia clothes), blankets, towels, bed being collect ed for Aitiihe • leanett Co/man [leniimg and d.-mo-hte'r• Liud.v. ding, sleeping bags, medical Henning Cia'nsler.would colled medical discards, to supplies (antibiotics, disposable Ambassadors' ship, to the South ^American count ry. w here Heiinnu: syringes/crutches, walkers, Bolivia Mis- would then dvstr'ibuti1 I hem- to medical laciiitu-- -n wheelchairs, bandages* gauze), sion are nil al areas. iplaftninjrc anpplipa < aPtiWfni-inl ~~7fim?mttGtiz-—^ .-•.::] n»i Mill MtfMMMMMMWkttMMMMMI m*m*m**tw*mmM*u*M B2(WG) The Observer & Eccentric!'THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 Tai chi from page Bl Bolivia from page Bl many calories as I would walk Sitting at the dining room Saving a life space and donate air miles to ing 3-1/2 miles. , ' transport the supplies and escort table in her daughter's Livonia Henning estimates she has "I think it's just made me feel home, Henning is preparing for helped saved 40 Bolivian infants children to and from medical a lot better." the next phase in her crusade - a by delivering shunts todoctors treatment and to new homes. Conrad Dowel of Westland is a one-week-long Airline Ambas in the country. The downside is Henning and Gansler have Korean War veteran and has sadors mission to the countrty in 60 infants died because there been working with Revard for artificial components in his back early October. weren't enough shunts. several years. They gathered and an artificial leg. Despite Henning is the coordinator "The only bad thing is someone supplies to ship to Latin Ameri this, he became a black belt in and her daughter-is the medical donates the shunts once and can countries devastated by Hur karate and other martial arts. supply coordinator of the mis then forgets about it," she said. ricane Mitch and came up with a When it became difficult to keep sion, which will deliver 80 boxes While the shunts are the main U-Haul full of medical supplies up with karate, he turned to tai of medical supplies, clothing and things Henning and Gansler are for a delivery to Africa with 24- chi. toys to children And adults in La looking to be donated, their list hours notice. '"The exercise is phenomenal," ,v 1 Pa'2, Sucre, Potosi, Cochabamba also includes sutures, hospital "It's divine intervention; it's he said. "It strengthens you up. and Santa Cruz. gowns, masks, gloves, EKG leads incredible how it"all-falls togeth It's an altogether very enlighten \ s * t Dr. Jerri Jenista at the Uni for children, bandages and incu er," said Gansler. "We'll take two ing exercise." versity of Michigan Hospital bators. huge grow bags that when com He said the class' meditative helps gather the discarded medi Since Bolivia has an embargo pletely filled weigh about 200 qualities help keep his mind cal supplies for the women. Bob ori boxes, mission members will pounds, to the airport, give it to focused and the physical quali % and Sue Kearns of Singer and use their luggage to transport the flight attendants and they ties keep his body in shape. Associates, a toy-selling busi the goods in to, the country. Each pass it on and the supplies ness, donate their timeand toys. member is being told to bring always get to where they're sup Hooked on tai chi A "blowout garage sale" this just one change of clothes. The posed to go." Dan Duranso of South Lyon weekend at Gansler's Angelihe remainder ofthe 70-pound allot For the Bolivia mission, turned to tai chi because arthri Circle home and a Sept. 12 golf ment will be the supplies. Revard has donated tickets for tis made other exercising too dif outing at Fox Hills Golf in Salem . Flight attendants who help Henning and Gansler, who are ficult. He's been hooked for two Township will provided money to deliver Airline Ambassadors honorary Airline Ambassadors. • years. buy medical equipment such as shipments to places such as Gansler's five-year-old son Kris- ''I've been told it's good for the shunts used to treat hydro Honduras, Africa, India and tian also will go as the youngest arthritis,'' he said. His doctors cephalic infants and dermatone Senegal, will get 10 wheelchairs, ambassador. also recommended swimming, machines to provide burn treat plastered with Airline Ambas Henning will leave Sept. 5 to but he said it's not always easy ments : sadors stickers, through the air* coordinate the hospitals, doctors getting to a pool. port in La Paz. Tee time will be noon for the and orphanages that will be a . The most striking thing he's scrambles event at the Salem "It's frustrating working with noticed about tai chi's benefits is part ofthe mission. She plans to Township golf course. The $90 the governments," said Gansler. put a spiritual spin on the trip at that his arthritis feels better. fee includes a round of golf and "They're glad to have the sup • "I think my joints have stayed LakeTiticaca by having the kall- barbecue dinner. They hope to plies, but we have to get through a\vayas, or shamans, bless the loose which means less pain," he raise $5,000. the red tape. We had one ship mission workers. said. 'T don't stiffen up as much. There's room for 75 golfers. ment to Ecuador we couldn't get I'm tired when I'm done, but I . STAFF PUOTO BY BRYAN MjTCHEli Reservations can be made by off the tarmac because of the red "This will be a different trip don't ache." calling Gansler at (734) 762- tape. I'm sure it was sold on the because others will be involved," Working out: Injured in Korea, Conrad Dowel of West- said Henning.. "I used to feel bad Shirley Thon of Dearborn has land manages to do tai chi in spite of artificial compo 7564 or Keeley Kiel man at (248) black market." diabetes, multiple sclerosis and 245-0377. about the conditions and just did uses a wheelchair. She showed nents in his back and an artificial leg. "If you come and golf, you can Humanitarian aid what I did. I didn't expect help up at class but decided the heat save the life of a child," Gansler The Airline Ambassadors was from anybody." was too much for her. She has Robert. ed Methodist and St. Paul Unit said. "The money also helps us founded by Revard, an American Tax-deductible donations - reaped some physical benefits, The Taoist Tai Chi Society of ed Methodist Church, 165 E. get everything out of customs. Airlines flight attendant, in checks should be made payable however. Michigan's fall season begins 7 Square Lake, Bloomfield Hills. We have to pay the taxes on the 1996. Its more than 1,200 mem the Airline Ambassadors' "My arms are a lot stronger," p.m. Monday, Sept. 13: Classes For more information, call the things, and we want to buy the bers hand-deliver humanitarian Bolivia Program - can be sent to she said. She attends classes will be offered at Newburg Unit Taoist Tai Chi Society at (248) shunts and a dermatone aid to children. Many are airline Linda Henning Gansler, 36853 with her husband and caregiver, ed Methodist, Nardin Park Unit 332-1281. machine." employees who use their luggage Angeline Circle, Livonia 48150. Hands Across the Water Relief frontpage Bl it happened. Watching the dev news of the earthquake was be shipping goods there this they said. holds adoption meetings astation on television, they emotionally damaging for rela week. • "It's really an awakening pro immediately began calling tives and friends living in the "The biggest problem is the cess," said Marsa. "The last Hands Across the Water will offer its free monthly informa Karakucuk's relatives in Istan United States, according to people left homeless," said major relief effort was for people conduct an adoption information tion meeting on its adoption pro bul. They found some relief when Marsa. Marsa. "They don't have any in Kosovo ... This comes even meeting 7-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. grams and services 7-8:30 p.m. they discovered the center of the He feels that now is a time for clothes. Imagine if Bomeone closer to your life," .13, in Ann Arbor. Wednesday, Sept. 8. disaster was not in her home everyone to band together in an kicked you out of the house and Karakucuk fought back tears Jerrie Jenesta, a nationally In addition to discussing the town although many buildings effort to relieve the suffering and said 'Go survive on the street.' known author, lecturer and while talking about friends and adoption process, both domestic were destroyed. help provide the estimated That's why we're trying to help family she has yet to contact, adoptive parent, will discuss with long-term relief." and international, facilitators for "Just being a Turk makes us 200,000 people, who are now and those who have been con medical issues families should be Hands Across the Water's Rus care," said Karakucuk. "Just the homeless, with the necessities So far, Marsa estimated that aware of when adopting interna fact that we've been there." they have lost. TACAM has raised about firmed dead because of the tionally. sian program will be on hand to earthquake. discuss program specifics and She said she was sure that Marsa is urging friends and $250,000 in donations toward The meeting will be held at the relief/effort. But Petrillo said Having lived in Turkey, she show videos of available chil every person with a connection others interested in helping the Hands Across the Water offices to the country will discover that cause to donate goods, money or that amount only accounts for a can't get the disaster off of her at 2300 Washtenaw, Suite 103B. dren. someone they know has been . volunteer time. Working with small portion of the $40 billion mind. She said she was upset There is a $5 per person charge. To register for either of the affected by the disaster, TACAM, Marsa, Karakucuk and in damages estimated by the that the disaster had succeeded The agency, a licensed private, programs or for more informa Petriljo said it was not only Petrilto are contacting business American Red Cross. in" destroying so much, after the nonprofit adoption agency, will tion, call (734) 913-0831. •:•' the local people who were in es who may wish to donate "We need to do as much as we country had worked so hard to danger. money, or set up matching fund can this week," said Marsa, who begin a more stable process of CITY OF WESTLAND The beach is the closest place plans among employees: is concerned that the public spot development. NOTICE TO THE ELDERLY. AND HANDICAPPED to go, for even a weekend," she , Karakucuk said in one day of light is slowly moving away from "There is- nothing you can do VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAND said; "Not just local people were volunteering at TACAM, she news concerning the earthquake. about it," she said. But her hus killed, also vacationers^" received about 25 phone calls Absent voter ballots ,are available through the Weatland City Clerk'3 Office, Ways to help: 7 1 band asauredher that "that's Because of the close family inquiring about how to get goods where our energies •stem from." City :Half; 3P601 Ford Road,Westland.Mkhigaii, for'those person that are . structure among Turks, the to Turkey. The organization will . Despite the considerable dis '- pliysieally unable, to" attend "the pqlla^OT are 60 years of .age or older.- An . "I feel fortunate that I have - tance between the United States application for a/, ballot must .be com pitted ~by the voter prior to the and Turkey, Karakucuk said the energy and strength to help issuance of a ballot. The last-day lb apply for a ballot .by mail is. Saturday, CITY OF WESTLAND other people," he added. "You September U,- 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Persons qualified to vote absentee may she's concentrating on ways she vote in person at the City Clerk's. Office.up to -4:00 p.m. on Monday, NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST can help make a difference. The can't make people who lost their ; September 13., 1599. / '7 7 - ' '. 7'7- .' - ;\ . . . >'' ". /The City of Westland will hold its Pubhc'Accuracy Test on the Unilect earthquake has.changed the way families feel better, but you can '•:. 7-.-- .^7 ' '.'.' .7"' '.": -..-V PAffllCfA A. GIBBONS; City Cierk: these three people see the world, make them comfortable/. l 7 Patriot Voting equipment for the September 14, 1993 Primary Election on .PJWi-h:Scpt S mmmmmmm mmatamam m m MM The Observer & Eccentric!'THURSDAY, SKJTEMBKK 2, 1999 B3 ENGAGEMENTS Bamett-Vitarelli Krolczyk-Croket Temple-Riddle Graham and Jo Ann Barnett of •• Lorraine Samarziya of Lapeer Phillip and Joyce Temple of Rockford, .Mich., announce the and Joseph Krolczyk of Bedford Canton announce the forthcom forthcoming marriage of their announce the forthcoming mar ing marriage of their daughter, daughter, Hayley Jo, to Chad riage of their daughter, Jeannie Karen Sue, to James "Wayne" Mit-hael Vita jell i, the son of Marie, to Mark Douglas Croket, Riddle, the son of Sam and George and Lillian Vitarelli of the son of Frank and Virginia Joanne Riddle of Columbia, S.C. Livonia. Croket of Louisville, Ky. The bride-to-be is a 1991 grad The bride-to-be will graduate The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad uate of Plymouth Canton High from Grand Valley State Univer uate of Garden City High School School and a 1995 graduate of sity in December with a degree and a 1997 graduate of the Uni Taylor University. She is versity of Michigan. She finish in music education. '• employed by the University of ing work on her master of arts Her fiance is a 1991 graduate South Carolina Press. degree in psychology, specializ of Livonia Churchill High Her fiance is a 1990 graduate School, a 1995 graduate of ing in marriage and family ther of Spring Valley High School in Cedarville College in Ohio and a Hills Baptist Church in Grand apy, at Wayne State University. Columbia. He is employed by the 1999 graduate of Grand Rapids Rapids. Her fiance is a 1984 graduate State of South Carolina Depart Baptist'Seminary. He is current-', A September wedding is of North Farmington High ment, of Public Safety. ly employed as a minister of planned at Highland Hills Bap School and graduate of Central A September wedding is music and worship at Highland tist Church in Grand Rapids. Michigan University with a Manufacturing jn Detroit as a bachelor of science degree in facilities engineer. planned' at the Plymouth Church of the Nazarene. industrial engineering. He is A September wedding in Dear Shultz-Kearney employed by American Axle and born is planned. F're.d and Barbara Shultz of Foust-Champlin Stillwater, Okia., announce the Brian and Cathy Foust of Ply forthcoming marriage of their Gardell-Dutton mouth announce the engage daughter, Kerri Dawn, to Brett Gary and Carol Garden of ment of their daughter, Tiair Allen Kearney, the son of Donald Northville announce the forth Kelly, to Christopher Michael Champlin, the son of Mr. and and Barbara Kearney of Canton. coming marriage of their daugh Mrs. Bruce Young of Jamestown, ter, Emily Christine, to Jeffrey -«£' The bride-to-be is a graduate N.Y.; and Mr. and Mrs. of Oklahoma State University Scott Dutton, the son of Richard and Elizabeth Dutton of Livonia. Lawrence Champlin of Tallahas with a bachelor of science degree see, Fla. in education and a master of The bride-to-be is a 1997 grad uate of Eastern Michigan Uni- The bride-to-be is a 1996 grad business administration degree. uate of Plymouth Christian She is employed by'MCI World- versity with a bachelor of busi ness administration degree. p^ Academy. corn as a senior management r*m Her fiance is a 1996 graduate Her fiance .is a 1995 graduate trainer. of Michigan State University of Jamestown High School. Her fiance is a graduate of with a bachelor of business it *i A June wedding is planned at Michigan State University with administration degree with hon :---.:^:^ Bethel Lutheran Church in a bachelor of science degree in 1 Jamestown. ors in hospitality management. mechanical engineering. He is A September wedding in Livo employed by Ford Motor Co.'s nia is being planned. d Visteon Division in Tulsa, Okla., A September wedding is as a mechanical engineer. planned at Keystone Lake, Okla. RELIGIOUS NEWS Listings for the Religious News Images" when New Beginnings, through the Bible, chapter by- and child care will be provided. Sunday. Sept. 19. and 6:30 a.m. 10. and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. should be submitted in writing a grief support group, meets at 7 chapter, in eight years. To register or for more infor and 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20. Sept. 11. at Ward Presbyterian no later than noon Friday for the p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at St. Pam Dodge will begin her mation about the Remarried Tickets will be on sale 10 a.m. to Church, 40000 \V. Six Mile. next Thursday's issue. They can Matthew's United Methodist fourth year, leading the study. Ministries, call Stacy Cole at noon Sunday. Sept. 5 at the syn Road, Northville be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, Church, 30900 W. Six Mile, east She has been on staff at Ward (248)374-5912. ' agogue. For more information, The seminar costs $30 and Livonia 48150, or by fax at of Merrimnn, Livonia. The pro for 14 years and currently is HIGH HOLIDAYS calh 248 )477-8974. includes a continental breakfast (734) 591-7279. For more infor gram is for people suffering as ^wrector of single young adults. Congregation Beit Kodesh will SUCCESS SEMINAR at 7 a.m. For more information-, mation, call (734) 953-2131. the result of the death of a loved Dodge is a graduate of Trinity- hold High Holiday service for Men. have you been think call the church at -24b; 374- NEW ADDITION one. There are no fees. Anyone Evangelical Divinity School and Rosh Hashanah and Vom Kippur ing that there's got to be more to 7400. Livonia Baptist Church has may attend any or all sessions as is a doctoral degree candidate in at the synagogue. 31N-50 \V life than this'.' Are Vou under YOUTH RALLY begun construction of a multi they feel the need. For more biblical studies at the University Seven Mile Road.'Livonia. pressure':' Do you often have the The Rev. Jimmy Lawson of purpose building that will pro information, call the church of Michigan, Rosh Hashanah services will lingering feeling that something Community Free Will Baptist vide facilities for a Family Life office at (731» 422-6038. Marilyn To arrange for child care or for be at 7 p.m. Friday. Sept. 10. just isn't right? Church in Westiand will hold a Center. Wilkinson at (248) 380-7903, or more information, call Bonny 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday The Success that Matters sem youth rally at 7 p.ui Saturday. The new building, which will Rosemary Kline at <734i 462- Romberg at (248) 349-7258.' Sept. 11. and S:30 a.m. Sunday, inar might be what you're look Sept. 11, at tin- church. 33031 3770. be added to the present sanctu REMARRIEDS WORKSHOP Sept. 12. Yorn Kippur services ing for. The seminar will be ary and educational units, will BIBLE CLASS The Remarried Ministries of will be at 6.31) p.m. 'Kol Ni'dre.' offered at 7 p.m. Friday. Sept. Pleaso see RELIGION, 136 include a gymnasium, kitchen Currently representing 16 Ward Presbyterian Church will and garage. denominations and 61 congrega offer a 14-week workshop, equip The church also is renovating tions, the community Bible class ping remarried couples with the the inside of the sanctuary. will resume weekly classes at 10 tools for successful marriages What began as a dream in 1984 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Ward, and families, at 7 p.m. beginning should he completed by the first Evangelical Presbyterian ~~ Wednesdays, Sept. 8, in Room of next year. Church, 40000 W.'Six Mile Road, A102 of the church, 40000 W. Six NEW BEGINNINGS Northville. Pre-class study- Mile Road, Northville. The Rev. Phil Seymour will groups will meet at 9:30 a.m. A different topic will be cov discuss "Dreams, Visions and The class takes participants ered each week. There is no cost .AGU I D E TO^GETAWAYS You've Got Guests Coming! esort To be exact, about 400,000 potential guests! BiT.'l in l?S 1 3. V-^'.K Hjit r. tfir^il Rj-s^rl Ivt Whether you're nn Inclusive Resort, Bed &- Breakfast." Rustic 'Lotlye; 'even a unique or^ani^ed aaivUy....Let oiir readers at.the Obsy'rver, fr Eccentric Newspapers k'noW Where voir are. byadveriisinj* ^yoyr establishment irvour "Guide. Ui Getaways". Yasser M. Awaad, MD, MSc ./fr*!-*"^ SOJNT^ t-.""..;! i\f*-l-^ l.-\t Director, Pediatric Neurology and For more information, please call: Rich Kit Hjir-n f.vA \?J' f> Movement Disorders Program ' ivVx? vsytDrsr ».t' v\- Ks^ WM (734) 953-2069 Fax: (734) 953-2232 MeJ"'«W3 , •• Oakwood is'pleased to welcome Yasser-M.'Awaad.'MD. MSc. and .pie new Pediatric fi'euro'ogy and Movement Csorders Program'. Dr. Awaad brings h>s medkaJ expertise and more than 21 years of experience to Oakwood where, he'will care for infants, ch Wren and adolescents with a vanety of neuro'ogical problems ioduding: headaches, secures, 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 fc. Tourette syndrome, dystonia, spasticity and other movement disorders. CUT I'M" •IHMII II ll MJJ ' l IB.II...I Ml...... Dr. Awaad is a member of the American Academy of Neufo'ogy.the American Academy We took a chain saw to of Pediatrics, the Movement Disorders Society and the National and International. Chi'd our Home equity rates. Neurology .Associations. He, completed his Pediatric residency and Child Neurology r, •• .» • . r ^^•".wiu~xz?f ii? FIRST FEDERAL Oh' MICHIGAN ^t , ,,< jV/-.';,-'".{. tSr' "n Wi :, To'MTrw l'S??-V?X A$XJOt± Pediatric Neurology and Itr.inrh ii0"iir> llir 21031 Michigan Ave Oakwood Dearborn. M;ohioan W?4 1922 B4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 ^n^ny*'' ^V'" '"ryy'T1 •"wgqgy*^«w«»—g ^FT HYOU R GUIDE TO EVENTS IN AMD AROUND WESTLAND volunteers to spend time FRANKUNPTSA Cowan roads, west of Mer MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE with residents to provide The Franklin High PTSA is riman in Westland. The Wayne Ford Civic UPCOMING Pompon winners League schedules its senior an activity or a one-on-one seeking members. Member WESTLAND MUSEUM meal for people 50 and EVENTS visit. Call Peggy in the ship is open to those who The Westland Historical older 11:45 a;m. to 4 p.m. ANIMAL ADOPTION activities department, care about the schools and Museum is open 1-4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each The Dearborn Animal Shel (734)326-6537. community. Members need Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne month at the league hall, ter will have an Adoption ANGEL CARE not have a student in the Road, between Marquette on Wayne Road two blocks Showcase 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Angel Care, a volunteer school. Price is $3 for stu and Cherry Hill. Call (734) south of Ford. Cost is $5 for Saturday, Sept. 4, at Pet organization, is looking for dents, $5 for adults. 326-1110. members and $7 for non- Smart, Ford Road and Mer volunteers to sew, crochet, Checks should be made FRIENDS MEET members. The meal cury Drive in Dearborn. knit, etc. blankets and payable to Franklin PTSA Friends of the Westland includes beer, beverages, For information, call Jill burial gowns to donate to and sent to 31000 Joy in Historical Museum meets 7 dancing to Big Band music Smith at (313) 441-3244 or local hospitals for infants Livonia 48150. p.m. on the second Tues and door prizes. Call (734) the shelter at (313) 943- who die. Contact Mary Pio- TUTORIAL PROGRAM days of January, March, 728-5010. 2697. ntek for patterns and infor A free tutoring program for May, July, September and WORK REFERRAL TOWN HALL mation, (313) 534-6496. students is offered at the November at the Westland Mayor Robert Thomas has VETERAN'S HAVEN Salvation Army Wayne- Meeting House, 37091 Information Center Inc. scheduled his next Town Veteran's Haven operates a Westland Corps Communi Marquette, between New refers workers to elderly Hall meeting for 7 p.m. car, boat> camper and real We'Vo got spirit: The: ChurchillH0^- ty Center, 2300 Venoy in burgh and Wayne roads. people who need help. The Thursday, Sept. 9, at the estate donation program. School squad shows lots of enthusiasm. Westland. The program, 4- Call President Jim program is for people inter Willow Creek Apartments Donations are tax- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Franklin at (734) 721-0136. ested in providing trans clubhouse, 1673 Fairwood, deductible. For informa Thursday, is for students Everyone \B welcome. portation, yardwork, off of Newburgh near Mar tion, call (734) 728-0527. ages 9 and older in Wayne, housework, etc. Workers quette. GhurcMil squad siitce^ds Westland and Romulus. It can specify the type of work they are willing to do and Residents may take their will resume Sept. 22. For FOR SENIORS the communities they want concerns or comments to Livonia Churchill's is entering her fourth information on participat SCHOOLS to work in. Call (734) 422- the mayor and his adminis varsity pompon squad year on the varsity ing or volunteering, call HEARING CHECKS 1052. tration during the forum. SCHOLARSHIP didn't take off the* (entire squad; • :./\'•-•'•'''.'•:' Leau'R«tte Douglas, (734) Every third Tuesday of APPLICATIONS summer, and it paid off. Mid-Americari picks 722-3660. - each month, a representa DYER CENTER RAILROADIANA Applications for the Twenty-four of the '28 an AlUStaV team during tive from Personalized . The Wayne-Westland Those interested can buy ADULT LTTERACY Wayne-Westland Junior team members recently the tournament , a rid Hearing Care of Westland School District's Dyer and swap toys and trains An Adult Literacy program Miss Scholarship program competed in Mid-Ameri each girl has tP try out. will check and clean hear Senior Adult Center has noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, is being offered free at the are available at the admin can's Pompon arid pance for this select pompprx ing aids free from 2-3 p.m. activities Monday through Sept. 26, at Sts. Simon and : Salvation Army Wayne- istrative offices of John Camp at Grand Valley. team. /'.'.'•.•'.,. >.<) •••• by appointment only. Call Thursday at the center, on Jude Church, 32500 Westland Corps Communi Glenn and Wayne Memori : State University. There, The girls who! made (734) 722-7632 for more Marquette between Wayne Palmer, Westland. For ty Center starting Sept. 22. al high schools. The pro the squad coached by the team from Churchill information. and Newburgh roads. Mon table registration, call Volunteers are being gram is open to high school Judy Nouhan and Vickie this year are Heather days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 Norm at (734) 595-8327 5- sought who are interested DEHART VISIT seniors who live in Wayne Mlddleton, won first- Petres, Sarah Gorski, p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts 11 p.m. Preregistered in tutoring children and State Rep. Eileen Dellart, or Westland or attend place ribbons all three . Carri. Miller, Kristin and needlework at 9:30 tables are $12, tables at adults 4-5:30 p.m. Wednes D-Westland, will visit Mar Wayne-Westland schools. clays at camp and oh the McGowan, Courtney a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen the door, if available, are days and Thursdays. For quette House 10:30 a.m. The Junior Miss program last day received tro Maloi Kelly Burnett, Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 $20. Admission is $2 per Adult Literacy enrollment Tuesday, Sept. 7, to help awards the scholarships, phies for Grand Champs, Melissa Peckham, p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, person, $4 per family. or additional information, kick off festivities for which are raised by dona Overall Best Showman Dayna Petroskey, Jami* call Leau'Rette Douglas, National Assisted Living arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a ROAD RALLY tions from local businesses. ship, Overall Bsst Peppy na Ramierez, Teresa (734) 722-3660. Week, Sept. 12-18. She will Hawaiian dance exercise Mothers Against Drunk Criteria are scholastic Pom and a third place in DeVore, Katie Webster discuss current legislation class will be 1 p.m. every MOM'S MORNING OUT Driving's Wayne County record, presence and com Senior Kickline. and Shelley Mitchell. " affecting seniors, state Wednesday in Hall A of the posure, judge's interview, Children, ages newborn to Senior Resources Depart Chapter will hold its sec Out of the 19 squads, That all-star team vvill: preparation for Y2K and 6, and their mothers are ond annual Road Rally physical fitness and talent. that had attended the be performing at the will answer questions. The ment (Friendship Center), invited to a Mom's Morning 2:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Finalists advance to the camp, only onje girl,'.' Detroit Thanksgiving- facility is at 36000 Campus 1119 Newburgh. Instructor Out 9-11:30 a.m. every is Kammo Oris. Sign up at 26, starting at Hawthorne Michigan Junior Miss pro received the award for Day Parade and= the Drive, Westland. The pub gram for additional schol Thursday at Newburg the front desk or call (734) Valley Country Club, 7300 "Smile, Sparkle and 2000 Orange Bowl half* lic may attend. For infor arships. Stephanie Mead, a United Methodist Church, 722-7632. Merriman, between War Shine* > Dayrta Pet- tiriie show in Florida this mation, call Sally Levay, 1998 finalist, and Courtney on Ann Arbor Trail ren Road and Hines Drive roskey of Churchill, who '.year.;'../- ''•'.': ••/ ''••:•••':'' (734)326-6685. in Westland. Price is $40 Cagnon, a 1999 finalist, between Wayne and New per couple for the "Not both successfully competed burgh, Livonia. Children TEA, FASHION Your Average Road Rally at the state level and par are grouped together by Presbyterian Village West- CLUBS IN Fund-Taiser." An auction ticipated at the America's land. Call (734) 728-3559. 1465 or (248) 569-7787. ages in rooms with two land will present a vintage ACTION will be held at the end. All Junior Miss program in caregivers per room. This clothing fashion show and GARDEN CITY CO-OP LITTLE PEOPLES WESTLAND ROTARY proceeds will support Mobile, Ala. program is an optional co tea 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. The Garden City Co-op Livonia Little Peoples Co op, with parents working 12, at 32001 Cherry Hill, The Westland Rotary Club Wayne County MADD. For For information, contact nursery has openings for op Preschool is now once each month. Call (734) Westland. Reservations are meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs information, call (734) 721- Pat Hermatz at the Wayne preschool classes for ages enrolling for the fall in pro 422-0149. required; call (734) 728- days at Joy Manor, 28999 8181. Lawn and Garden Center 18 months through 4 years. grams for 3- and 4-year- 5222. Joy, east of Middlebelt in on Wayne Road, or call Tots class meets on olds. For more information, Westlaad. (734)721-5220. Wednesday mornings, and call (734) 422-1176. DINNER AND SHOW SWEET ADELINES , 3- and 4-year-olds meet HISTORIC A trip to dinner;arid the AT THE SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S UTTLE LAMBS The County Connection Suburban Children's Co-op Mondays and Thursdays. GENEALOGY play Titanic" is scheduled Little Lambs Preschool, on for Thursday, Sept. 23. ; Chorus of Sweet Adelines LIBRARY Nursery has openings in its, Parental involvement is . Farmington Road south of The Westland Historical . required. Call Kelli at (734) Cost-is $85. Arrive at the International is looking for FRIENDS OF LIBRARY 2-year-old toddler-parent West Chicago in Livonia, is Commission and the West- " women who love to sing, The Friends of the William class.on.Friday mornings; 513-7708:. ;• Friendship Center at 4 . accepting registration for land library are sponsoring Thegroup sirigsa cappeila P. Faust Public Library '3-year-old class Monday . p.m., eat at Three Brothers ST. MEL PRESCHOOL thesc.hool year. Classes a genealogy seminar.There. music in barbershop style. group meets at 7 p.m. the and Wednesday mornings; •:'. Restaurant at 5 p.m-,;. St. Mel Preschool/7506 .. meet Monday-Wednesday- Will be six classes 7r30-8;30' •Rehearsals are'7 pirn. ~' ^"•' second Tuesday of each and the 4^year^oId class on p .m^Sept.,13.through Oct. arrive at Detroit Opera— - Inkster Road, north.of ; Friday afternoons and. V ; Tuesday's atUAW Local month at the library, 6123 Monday, Wednesday and 11 at the library's Confer- ' House at- 7:30 jxm. Play Warren Avenue in Dear Tueeday-Thursday morn 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- Central City Parkway. Call Friday afternoons. Classes ence Room A arid B. Includ starts at 8 p.m. Return to born Heights, has morning ings for:3- to 5-year-olds. lanti. For more inforriia- (734) 326-6123. Meetings run. from September to ed will be a field trip to the center at 11:30 p.m. Call and afternoon classes for . Little:Lambs is a nonprofit, tion, call Paula at (734) last about one hour arid are: May! Parents are required : Westland Historical Muse (734)722-7632. both 3- and 4^year olds.•"-.-' . rioridiscrimihatory 995-4110. open to the public. Friends to help out at the school. Registration has begun. preschool. CalH248) 471- um and a class on using SENIOR CHOIR CHADD also holds a book sale dur AUclasses are in the New- Call<313) 274-6270. 2077. the Internet. Price is $10. A Friendship senior choir, ing regular library hours at burg United Methodist For information, call Steve. under the direction of CHADD of Northwest the library. ^ Church on Ann Arbor Trail YWCA READINESS GARFIELD CO-OP Keller, (734) 722-6305. Robert Cassidy, meets 9 Wayne County meets the between. Wayne and New The YWCA of Western : " Garfield Cooperative first Thursday of the FRIENDS OF ELOISE a.rii. Thursdays at the burgh. For more informa Wayne County Early Preschool offers programs Westland Senior Resources month throughout the The Westland.Historical tion, call April at (734) 522- Childhood School Readi for children 18 months to 5 Department Friendship school year at the Livonia Commission is sponsoring RECREATION 8469. ness Program.is available years. It is at Cass Elemen Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Civic Center Library, a Friends of Eloise group. RECREATION AND FUN to 4- and 5-year-old chil tary, 34633 Munger, south Westland. Anyone who 32777 Five Mile. CHADD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM The organizing meeting A recreational get-together dren. The YWCA is at of Six Mile and west of enjoys singing may join. is a nonprofit, parent- The Wayne-Westland Com will he 1:30 p.m. Monday, for teens arid adults who 26279 Michigan in Inkster. Farmington Road in Livo based, volunteer organiza munity School District has Sept. 13, in the dining EXERCISE are disabled is held the sec Call (313.) 561-4110. nia. Call (734) 462-0135. tion whose aim is to better ongoing registration for the room of the Kay.Beard Musical Chairs is a new ond Friday of «ach month CHARTER SCHOOL BUILDING BLOCKS the lives.-of individuals preschool programs atStbt- Building, on Michigan program frorh Jazzercise at the Westland Bailey The Academy of Detroit- Building Blocks Preschool with attention difficulties. Center. Call (734) 722- tlemyer Early Childhood Avenue between Henry designed for exercisers and Family Development Westlarid, an in Faith Lutheran Church, Ruff and Merriman. For older than 40. The program Call (313) 438-3099. ' 7620, entrepreneurial and busi 30000 Five Mile, between Center, on Marquette information, call Jo John provides a low to moderate T.O,P.$. ness charter school, serves Middlebelt arid Merriman OOLIRE SKATINO between Wayne and Wild- son, (734) 522-3918. workout for the older adult. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Figure skaters interested kindergarten tnrough sev in Livonia, has morning No. MI28,:a support group wood. Programs Include an PERRINSV1LLE .The exercise improves in USFSA Synchronized early intervention pro enth grade. The school and afternoon classes for 3- for sensible weight loss; The historic Perrinsville strength, flexibility, bal (Precision) Skating are gram, Head Start, emphasizes a basic educa and 4-year-olds. A meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays one-room .school opens to ance, posture, coordination needed to build Novi FSC. KidsTPlus Preschool, a pre- tion with business and prekindergrirten readiness at Good Shepherd the public 1-4 p.m. on the and cardiovascular arid Westland FSC joint primary.impaired program entrepreneurial skills. The class for 5-year-olds and n Reformed Church, Wayne last Sunday of each month endurance. It incorporates venture teams. Prior team and Sparkey Preschool. school offers a foreign lan parent/child toddler class Road and Hunter in West- through September. People resistance exercises using experience hot necessary. Registration is 8 a.m. to guage class, music and art, for 2-year-olds are offered. land. Call Jackie at (734) a dress code and a comput- . Call (734)421^7359 for reg- are welcome to .come and rubber tubing and light This is an opportunity to 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- weights with walking and 722-7225. build skating and team er lab with access to the . istratiori information for • visit the renovated 1856 2660. _...--,. jogging patterns. Wear T.O.P.8. skills, while haying fun. For Internet. Call (734) 722- the 1999-2000 school year. schoolhouse at Warren arid loose-fitting clothing and Take Off Pounds Sensibly Information, call Cheryl UVONM COOPERATIVE comfortable shoes'. Light No. M153 meets at 6:30 Gutowflkiat<734)427- The Livonia Cooperative weights and an exercise p.m. Wednesdays at Opti- 0305. ; Nursery, a preschool for mat ore suggested. Robert mEyes, Westland Super ages 3-4, is at 9601 Hub- ••&*::&:,.& .;!.. H„„A.-»—-V ©- * ^.^jiMt&fZM: BAILEY CENTER POOL bard. Parents learn with Cassidy is the certified Vision Center, 35184 Cen The jxM)i at Westland's Bai their children. Enrollment The Observer N«wspap«r8 welcome'Cakndar items. Items should be from non-profit community Jazzercise instructor. Sign tral City Parkway, West- ley Center is on Ford at up at the front desk at the is limited. For information, groups or individuah announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor- land. (734) 427-5200. ., Carlson. Regular hours are Westland Friendship Cen call Karen at (734) 522- i. inatiaii-helQuiand iMibwiJiemJoThe Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, leader, Michelc, (734) 422- noon to 3;3CTp.rii. and 4:30- ter or call (734) 722-7632. .: 1726;.flecretary Kareiv '3714. Livonia, Ml. 48150, or by fax to 7315917279. Deadline for Calendar items is noont)riday T 7;30 p.m. daily. The out- TRAVEL GROUP (734)-729-6368. CHURCH PRESCHOOL for the following Thursday's paper. CaU953-2104 if you have any questions. door pool is hented. Mon The Travel Group meets 1 The Westland Free PUBLIC SPEAKINQ day, Sept. 6, Lahor Day, is . p.nV. two Fridays; a month Methodist Preschool has Event:, The Westland Easy Talk the last day. in the Westland Friendship openings for 3- and 4-year- ers Toastmasters Club No. For information, call (734) Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, olds in the morning and Ottte and Vmei 6694 (formerly Holy 722-7620. unless a trip or program is afternoon sessions, The Smokemasters) tenches Loc$tlon: planned. Programs include younger pupils attend public speaking at the speakers, films, celebration Tuesdays and Thursdays, Telephone: club's weekly meetings 6:30 of birthdays and weekly VOLUNTEERS other pupils on Mondays p.m. Thursday* nt Denny's door prizes. There is an $8 ASSISTED LiWW arid Wedtiesdaysv A Friday Additional Info.: Restaurant, 7725 N. membership fee for Woat- Marquette HouBe assisted enrichment class is also Wayne Road rioxt to West- land residents. Call (734) land Shopping Center. Call living facility, 36000 Cam available. The preschool is 722-7632. John Kibe at (734) 326- pus Drive, Westland, seeks Vn additional sheet ifnetcssory at 1421 s. venoy, west- 5419. u«mw»iniiu'i iui toMw-wwiamiu*M\imwimmm»m>*mmmmimmmt*im*mmim*>mmm^mMm^mmm* wwwwai!g^wpiww»»wiWwiwwiw*»i.i mm:.m 11n JUJ I mmni'ii inw»nwwyw.n mini y;wgi^»ii>iiiawpi«i^atffi»!rg«^w^ff »w*wiw WWJMWJ mwm'mmw'&iivivmtwe'ii Mi mmmmmmmmmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 BB 1 1 1 Tff •"'•''.'?,'.;'" ^^7,^7,^ .¾^½ ^^^^ ' • !• '< ;*'•"', V*t"'w','*.ji'.'' '"•' 11..11,11.1 •! 'j>, •*> wy. \ •,.;•• 'i'.,'.. ^,,,^¾¾^¾^¾ LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD EYANC€UCAL PRBBYTEWANW«#§» P BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH >..£• 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor TB1NITY 734-525-3664 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist, Pastor PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School 10:00 A.M. ~tnv locations to serve you — 88 WARD LIVONIA A CANTON CHURCH H Hi Hi i<\itkti?wtjti>-+< el*.-?* Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. "1999"Trlnlty's Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. 14175 Farmingtort Rd! M 46001 Warren Road 40000 Six Mile Road (N. of 1-96) MBKJF (West of Canlon Center) Year of Prayer Wed. Family Hour .7:15 P.M. Countdown I "iutt wtt of t-273" Sunday Worship 8:30 am & HJ Sunday Worship 9:30 am tb"2000" INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 11:00 am • Sunday School 10:45 am ^^l~Zl Northville, Ml September 5th Sunday School 9:45 am P (734)414-7422 (734)522-6830 Visit our Wet> Sue al httpJMww.ccaa.edu/- lem&s 10101W. Ann Arbor Rd., Pryrnouth 248-374-7400 YOUTH AWANA CLUBS 11:00 am. Df. Richard Freeman 5 Miles W. o) Sheklon Rd. . FromMr14takeGO!.11redsonRd. Souft Dr. Jame$ N.McGuin, PMitor 6:00 p.m. .Dr. Richard Freeman Worship Services, DR. RICHARD FREEMAN St. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 734-459-9550 PASTOR 'A Church That's Concerned About People' 2080S Middleb*!! ccrrcr u i v.'^ 4 v.-jjetci-- Risen Christ Lutheran Dr. YYm. C. M^xxe - Pastor Sundsy School Farmington Hills, Mich, 46250 Ann Arbor Road 8:30,10:00,11:30 A.M. {iMJaWesidSne-iooo} 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service WORSHIP SERVICiS /4&V 5403 s Plymouth • 453-5252 9:30 Contemporary Service NEW HOPF - Wayne Rd. • Wayne, MI Saturday Eiwiing'• 6p.m. ft^vf^W Lifeline Contemporary Ser X,J"J** AAV^A X-t ": •' •• ';. '•''."':.. '' ':'•' "' '':.-.•' '• First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth ' FAITH C0\TEN ANT CHURCH 11M W. Afift Arbor Triii Plymouth, Ml 14 M)!r Rra.) jrv! Dr.^t, r'jrmini;r»n HilK . SOrJi)-Service l0:W>»-m ' . ; Sundiy&KxJ i0:W»m. Timothy Lutheran Church (248)661-9191 , , Wrw Vcd EvcfiiR|fTMrin»r.)' Mfeiinj7'"0p .m. 8820 Wayne Rd. Sunday Worship Kc^ry R-xm • 4«> Hir.ey.TC/mxitlv (Between Ann Arbor Iran & Joy Road) M:ciii>-FrKiiy lOCOan. • K^pn. Livonia M27-2290 10:00 A.M. (Summef) SiroJJjy.lDWitn.-i'OOppi' ' Tt-~tyhy ~>-') p n Rev. Carta Thompson Powell, Pastor Cf>:l.1'Cj>upf^:i.!tJt!.r j.U .il.-.d ST. MATTHEWS ClArenceville UnHcd Methodist K'l-M/MiAi ii-t-cM Rd • Li^.'.-.ii- . 453-1676 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) Summer Sunday School forchildren UHiTED METHODIST 7*-)4M 10:00 a.m. Fatnity Worship (Nursery Avail.) through Grade 6 • s:-i:o s i w hr P-i IB-H MT-'I *' & V. J?*N lexn lo\t j c--»j.sJ. Pis •hilO'V,v.VAv.lirhoLhyJh.on!3.corn Atimlks !vr ili lj.\-> * VVcJrcsJiM i: M«) p rr Worship Service* 10:15 A.M. 6:00 ?h\ Yciuih Gn^ps • 'A J J); Smiil Gu-.pi 10:00 A.M.Worshlp & Church School Sun -rv fr.'n.:>.?'• 11:15 A.M. Adult Study Classes Suntlav School 9 AM fVc-:i« OMI cc- Hrv <»-* ——_ »_. NARD1N PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2<>&$7 West Ulevcn MiU- Roid Jusi Wcsi ol Mldillcticli Building Healthy fomfe... 248-476-8860 Brightmoor Tabernacle r-.Hinirig\on Hills 8:30 A.m. • CASUAI Worship 10:00 A.m. - TrAdltlonAl Worship Assemblies of God • Calvin G. Ratz, Pastor Contemporary Worship byrvwvc Youth k Chiyrcn's Prog.vjn* 26555 Fr.nklin Rd , SouthfwM, Mi 1-696, k Telegraph • West of Holidi) Inn • 2;(8_'3SH2iW Saturday -6:50 p.m. - Adult Education " 8:15 Family Sunday School Hour * \Vttin«ih> /lOOpm 'Family N'I.KIU" SiiivuntT Sunday Worship • Oii!d-C?.'e Provided at 8:)0 fr 10.00 a.m. r.»s-'.vs 1> fV..,-. >'•.v-o ^¢^ ?.:•-.> V.-r:?- 10:00 AM - Pastor Calvin C. Rat?. Church School «H 10 a.m. Marketplace Vaith R«v. frjnjsmi'n Bc-hilss^-V first United Methodist Church n«y.><«ir.'crnGr6»i | .' of Ptymotrth Hsv Jfya Derail M 6:30 PM - Pastor John Ratz NON*l>ENOMINATK>NAL Re*. Rs!>*r1 Dduj!> 24'HeurPr,QtrLiHe248'M-l>20i Mf W'tNi.i Rcxi^ul ^r'N hrl& (734)453-5280 Not All loneliness, sor UNITH) CHURCH NEWBURG UNITED row, trial, dilti- Of CHRIST A fHACnCAL CHVftCH ON THf MOVE' METHODIST culiy, trouble, 45081 G«kfet RoxJ, Canton, Ml 48188 .d'M.^i. ?£' B6' The Observer & Eccentricl THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 from page B3 Praise Chapel moves Cherry Hill Road, between palsy victor" when he speaks at Church of Christ, 9435 Henry Wayne and Venoy roads. 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Cal Ruff Road, Livonia. Jimmy Mitchell will be the fea vary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Smith, who has been practic- to temporary facility tured guest speaker. Mitchell is Road, Canton. . , ; ing Tai Chi since age 15, will youth pastor at the Sophia Bap Empowered by Jesus Christ, teach a Yang form of Tai Chi. tist Church in Beckley, W. Va., Ring has overcome extreme The class costs $20 for six weeks Beginning Sunday, Sept; 5, Church of the Nazarene, 21260 where he is a police officer. physical and emotional obstacles and there is a limit of 20 people Praise Chapel Church of God Haggerty Road, across from the ADULT DANCE to become a messenger of the per session. For more informa will meet for Sunday morning hotel. St. Theodore Parish will have Gospel. In 1971, God called him tion or to-sign up, call parish worship services in the Sunday evening home study amphitheater at the Novi Hilton a pre-Family Fun Day Dance 7- into the ministry which he nurse Jda Reifsnyder at (734) groups will continue to meet in 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at entered full-time in 1973. He has 421-5406. Conference Center, Haggerty Road north of Eight Mile Road, the homes of Ron and Cindy the church, 8200 N. Wayne been a guest on The Old Time REMARRIED MINISTRIES Goins of Livonia and John and Road, Westland. Gospel Hour" and the "700 Club" The Remarried Ministries of Novi. Tickets cost $10 per person and has spoken at numerous Ward Presbyterian Church will Services will start at 10 a.m. Kim Ascensio of Westland. and includes beer, setups and conferences, youth rallies and offer an informal drop-in support under the leadership of the Rev. Other home studies include snacks. Food will be available at conventions. group for those struggling with Ronald Schubert, senior pastor. the college and career group for a nominal cost. Music will be by For more information, call the the issues of being a blended The children's church, led by young adults, led by Ron and the Sunrise Band, featuring church at (734) 455-0022. family. Ray and Maryann Coram of Ply Robin Schubert, and a teen "Elvis the King" live imperson TAI CHI CLASSES The group, hosted by the Rev. mouth, nursery program, led by youth group, led by John and ation floor show. There also will The Taoist Tai Chi Society, a Paul Klough, will meet 7-8:30 Tina Vindittelli of Westland, and Jamie Fox of Ypsilanti. be a 50/50 raffle. nonprofit charitable organization p.m. the second Tuesday of the a preschool toddler group for The Foxes were recently hired Tickets are available at the is starting beginner Tai Chi. month, beginning Sept. 14, in children ages 3-5, led by Suzie parish office or at the door. For Room C309 of the church, 40000 Loden of Plymouth, will be avail as the youth pastor in an effort classes at three locations, start Spll9h, splash: The Rev. to increase services to teens, more information, call (734) 425- ing Monday, Sept. 13. W. Six Mile Road, Northville. able. 4421. For more information, call the Wayne Parker, pastor of according to Schubert. The had Classes will met 7-8 p.iii. Mon the Merriman Road Bap "Praise Chapel is moving from, FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL days and Wednesdays at New- Remarried Ministries at (248) a loaned facility in Westland to been associate youth pastor for St. Matthew Lutheran Church burg United Methodist Church, 374-5912. tist Church in Garden temporary facilities in the Ply- seven years at the Church of God will have a Friendship Festival 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, BIBLE STUDY City, gets an unexpected mouth-Northville area until per in Belleville. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, and St. Paul United Methodist The First Church of the shower from the church's manent quarters can be pur In addition to the adult and Sept. 12, at the church, 5885 Church, 165 E. Square Lake .Nazarene will have a ladies' new "flush chair," a part chased," Schubert said. "This teen group, the midweek pro Venoy Road, Westland. There Road, Bloomfield Hills, and 7-8 evening Bible study at 7 p.n. relocation is part of our plan to gram includes a pre-teen group will be food, fun, games and p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at of a fund raiser to benefit expand services in the Ply- Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 14. its missionary programs. for 12-year-old boys and girls led entertainment. Craft tables are Nardin Park United Methodist The study* a part of the Cre mouth-Northville area. by Nona Wilson of Redford, Boys available at $15 each. For more Church, 29887 11 Mile Road, Church leaders will take r ative Living series, will focus on "We sold our building on Mill Club directed by Ray Coram, information, call the church at Farmington Hills, the Book of Acts. There is a $15 turns in the chair at the Street in Plymouth three years (734) 425-0260. For more information, call the registration and materials fee for church-sponsored commu ago as a first step in a long- Girls Club directed by Wanda QUEST SPEAKER Taoist Tai Chi Society at (248) first semester materials. First range plan to obtain larger, more Parks of Canton and a nursery nity block party Saturday, program for children up to age 4 David Ring of Franklin, Tenn , 332-1281. Church of the Nazarene is at Sept. 18, at the church, flexible facilities to better accom will present powerful testimony • Jeff Smith will teach Tai Chi 21260 Haggerty Road, modate youth activities and under the direction of Vindittelli. of how the love of Jesus Christ classes 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Northville. 2055 Merriman Road. For other community services." For more information about transformed him from "a cere beginning Sept. 20, in the Fel For more information, call more information, call Midweek services will be at 7 the services, call Schubert at bral palsy victim into a cerebral lowship Hall of Nativity United Judy DePoy at (248) 473-5449. (734)421-0472. p.m. Thursday at Detroit First (734)216-7454. sales event ofthecentu '•w-„ ,^¾¾¾¾¾¾¾ ** VisitYow Metro Detroit Mercury Dealer. ANN ARBOR w \:; Apollo .1 !.». it. PER MONTH rj-i'MvS'oW Df.ARBORN FOR 30 MONTHS Krug 2!5?lMah:fjr. 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UMI.VMI i^iKe yow^-f wia (V\ef Mam wmm W*«««W«^wq^««HPPP«*«W«« ^^^^^ ^^^^ INSIDE: Cross-country, C2 Grid Picks, C4 L/W Page 1, SectionC OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE BY BRAD EMONS attack he learned as an assistant coach run, Riedl'.s 31 yard pass to Corey SPORTS WRITER under Monroe's Ralph Carducci. "We McKendrv set up the score. [email protected] FOOTBALL Dobrzynski shoots ace just tell Tim to make the cut and Battering ram Scott Wion. a 6-4, 226- attack the weak spot on the defense. pound junior wjngback, scored on the Greg Hudkins couldn't have asked "They just overpowered us." Terry Dobrzynski of Livonia made a "After the first quarter, we stopped two-pointer with 6:01 left in the third for a better start as Livonia Tim Shaw, a'6-foot-2, 205-pound hole-in-one Aug. 26 at Idyl Wyld. Clarenceville football coach. the isolation plays and traps and just period to give the Trojans a 16-0 r sophomore who played.in the shadow Dobrz3 nski, 45, is a 25-year veteran started running behind McPherson and advantage. The former Monroe assistant made a last year of Clarenceville's all-time of golf who recorded his first ace with Rose. And Rob Fillinger, who didn't successful debut Saturday night before leading rusher, Walter Ragland. had Clarenceville's defense held Harper a pitching wedge on the 127-yard par- have a carry, did a nice job blocking for the home fans with a 23-6 upset victory his own coming out party. Shaw rushed Woods on its third-quarter possession, 3 14th hole. over Harper Woods, the Metro Confer Tim." but the Trojans' only turnover of the. Dobrzynski shot 46 for nine holes. for a workmanlike 142 yards and two ence favorite and perennial league touchdowns in 21 carries. . It was a defensive standoff for much game (off a fumbled punt return) set up of the first half, but Shaw broke the the Pioneers' lone score, a 28-yard TD power. It was Clarenceville's first win Many of his holes were provided by scoreless deadlock with a 45-yard TD run by Justin Dattilio with 1:19 left in over the Pioneers since 1994. 6-5, 265-pound senior tackle Josh Rose Chargers at Oak Pointe run with 32 seconds left in the half. the period to make it 16-6. Clarenceville held Harper Woods to and 5-10. 190-pound senior guard Livonia Churchill's golf team shot Quarterback Tim Riedl then ran for 118 yards total offense (all on the Kalen McPherson, along with senior Clarenceville put it away with 7:17 326 Monday to finish 19th in the the two-pointer to make it 8-0. ground). fullback Rob Fillinger. left in the fourth on RiedPs 27-yard Brighton Invitational at Oak Pointe. Clarenceville took the second-half scoring pass to Wion, who. wrestled the "What they did to us is normally ''Once Tim Shaw goes, he's going for Will Bashara and Lance Antrohus kickoff and marched 78 yards in 11 what we do to them,''' Harper Woods ward and he's going hard," said. Hud each carded 78s for Churchill. Evan plays, capped by ShaW's 10-yard TD 20th-year coach John Moher said. kins, who implemented the Wing-T Please see TROJANS, Co Chall had an 83, Randall Boboige shot an 87 and Jeff Hunter shot 90. Collegiate notes •Marie Spaccarotella (Churchill) Warriors start hoop season with win scored a goal and added an assist Aug. 29 to help the University of Pretty? Most season-opening basketball games are Michigan's women's soccer team beautiful only in that they're the first look at the defeat Oakland University, 4:1. current year's team. Spaccarotella scored at 73:26 in the "It's always nice to win ugly." coach Ron Gentz Wolverines' season opener. said Tuesday after his Lutheran High Westland •Senior Erin LeSage (Livonia Lady- team got its girls basketball season off to a success wood) is one of four returning letter ful start with a 52-30 victory over Southfield Chris winners on the Central Michigan Uni tian. versity women's volleyball team. She The victory put Lutheran Westland into tonight's returns as a starting defensive spe finals of the Royal Oak Shrine tournament. cialist. "Sometimes," Gentz said, "you have to be lucky. LeSago averaged 2.4 digs per game We don't play summer ball, so after we made our last season. She is also one of the cuts we only worked seven days together as a team. Chippewas' top servers. "And since seven of our 12 faces are new, it's going •Freshmen expected to step in and to take some time." play key roles on the Central Michi Katie Walker led the Warriors with 14 points but gan volleyball team include outside was the only one in double figures. Cristina Tildon hitter Jenny Young (Plymouth, Livo had nine while Anna Rolf scored six. nia Ladywood) and redshirt outside Lutheran Westland was 8-for-10 at the free throw hitter Jenny Trott (Plymouth Salem). line while Southfield Christian went to the line 25 Junior NJcole Vondracek (Livonia* times but only made 10 shots. is also on the team. •Luba Steca (Churchill) is expected to play a key role on- Siena Heights' • GIRLS BASKETBALL volleyball team this fall. •Junior Lizz Szkrybalo (Churchill) The Warriors jumped out to an 8-4 lead in a slow scored Missouri-Rolla's only goal Sun first quarter but improved that margin to 24-14 by day in a 5-1 loss to St. Joseph's. the half. Southfield Christian cut a point off the margin after three periods but ran out of gas and was outsocred, 20-7, in the final quarter. Travel baseball tryouts "We rotated 12 girls," Gentz said. "She only had •Tryouts for a Sandy Koufax travel eight. baseball team, the Livonia L.C- Travel "It was 26-23 at one point midway through the 14s, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on third quarter. It seemed the last 11-12 minutes we Sept. 11-12 at Bicentennial Park, Field had a little extra energy left. ., No. 3. "••, "Our kids played good defensively, but we turned The competitive travel team will play a the ball over too, too many times. I hope we get bet 50-60 game schedule. For more infornia- ter at protecting ball. I think we will." ': tion, call Larry Draughn at (734) 422- •FLINT POWERS 67, LADYWOOD 58: The 1.388 or Jim Moss at (248) 476-8608. Blazers got beat up in the middle and, thus-, got beat • »Tryouts for the 15- and 16 year-old on the scoreboard; too. •;.;... Michigan Lake Area Rams baseball • Junior forward Michelle Harakas scored lS.points team will.be 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, ; and had eight rebounds Tuesday arid senior guard at Madonna University Park. For Kristeri Barnes added 15 points, but visiting Livonia more information, call Rick Arbogast Ladywood got little else in its season opener. ' . at (313)291-8969. • . "They're a good team," Coach Andrea Gorski o( Ladywood said, "It was a good first game for us. •. "The biggest part of the game,- other than JRun Like the Wind lOK .Michelle,,was'that they took.aw^y our inside game. - -The first Run Like the Wind tO- Every time we took the ball inside, they had two, kilonieter race will start at 9:30 a.m. three or four players iri there! It made it••to'ugh- to Saturday* Sept.. 4 at Nankin Mills get a *hot off. • '.- Picnic Area in Hines Park, (located on "Wo needed to have some guards step up, produce ' Hines Drive just east of Ann Arbor from the outside and penetrate to the inside, so they .Trail). . couldn't pack it in. That didn't happen.. . The pre-registration fee (received "I think we penetrated inside four times in the by Aug, 25) is $15 (includes T-shirt). entire game.' "We'llwork on that. But we did a leal Late registration is $18. Fees (with good job of handling the press. And they pressed the out T-shirt) are $6 (pre-registratidn) whole ganie. and $8 (late). "That was a big question mark for us before the Trophies will be awarded to age- game. But we took care of the ball." group winners, along with the top Barnes did step up from the outside, sinking five male and female (open and masters). three-point baskets for her 15 points, but sophomore Medals will go to the second- and center Liz Obrecht was held to eight points plus third-place finishers. nine rebounds while her junior counterpart for Pow ers, Kelly Koerber, scored 18. She was'dominant in Proceeds will go to the Michigan the secend half, sco'ring 14 of her points. Running Foundation, a non-profit . Sophomore guard Rachel Carney scored 12 points organization dedicated to promoting youth running in Michigan. Powera got out to a'16-10 lead in the'first quaiter and added another two points to that by intermis For more information, call Chuck sion, 31-23. The third quarter went Powers' way by Block at (248) 478-3596. . a 24-H margin before Ladywood mopped up at the end. Friendship Ruh/Walk Free throws were a factor a's'host Powers Went to the line 27 time's in the.gamo to just nine times foi • The.50th Anniversary Friendship sUtr Piiiitturt TiAi HtmY Ladywood. Powers converted 15 times to just four Festival Run/Walk is slated for Satur for Ladywood. • 'Not around here': Franldin's Kerstin Marsha!! doesn't want to !et Thurston's Onika day,Sept. 11 at Central City Park in Joseph take a shot Monday to get the girts prep basketball season under way. The Eagles Westland. Sponsor is St.Matthew •. ,'. .: ' '•'•'.'.' Please see HOOPSrXJ3 Won, 50-32, but the Patroits beat tournament host Bedford Union on Tuesday. ' Lutheran Church. There will be • a 5-kilomoter run/walk starting at 3:30 p.m. The , one-mile rutiAvalk is set for 3 p.m. Cost to participate is $10, which Spartans, Warriors start on right foot "mrj^tes a T-shirt and drink cup. Pre- registratioh deadline is Sept. 4;. race day registration will he 2-2:45 p.m. The soccer season has gotten "-offto a team never quit It wa? pushed (iii and defensive midfielder loi us. Medals will be given to the top 'good start for 'Livonia Stevenson and SOCCER bent, but it never broke." Ag.nifsl Huron, '-rnior • enlei mid three male ami female overall finish Lutheran High Wetland. • Goalie Joe Znwacki lias yet to give up fielder Mike White had a goal phisan ers in the 6K race. Concessions will Stevenson played a scoreless tie .with. a goal tins season for Stevenson. assist while s-enior defensoman Budd deep in the corner was the •'onlygoal of , l)e available on.race day. Checks Troy on Saturday, then went to Ann 'It's been very, very em-umagnig m; had a goal. Senvv jot-ward Han T.mmi the game. Bias scored'at the.37:13 should be mode payable to St, Arbor Huron on Tuesday and slapped the defensive side ot the ball so lai ," scored, as did' freshman forward Nik mark of the first half. Matthew Lutheran and moiled to the River Rats, 4-0. 'Coach Lars Uirhter s.n'd "Thai's one ll|okie Sophomore tonyaI'd Kvan llro- All-State Division IV goalie Andy Jess- Shough,. 35680 Femwood, West- Lutheran Westland opened at.'home aspect of our game m winch Vve heen lei had ;i pair of a.-sisis .(Jl.iesman made nine saves in recording lnnd, Mi., 48186. Tuesday against Southfield Christian, very, veiv pleased so lar "Tre\ played u-- veiy well.'' Kuhttn his 28th career shutout, For more information, call-Jests or the same team it lost to, 1-0, a year ago "WV'vc- gotten outstanding goaikeep ••aid. ikleiisively. ! ihmk \\e v.ere up "I thought my guys played real Cnrolyn .Shpugh'at (734) 729-4720, or in i(s opener. . ing from Joe and some solid leadership ter lhe challenge, foil offensively 1 tOugh, especially (.t lies in an.'" Coach St. Matthew Lutheran Church and This time, .though,'the Warriors' were from Jeff liudd in back And a guv t liink \\ e Wmrn't quite playing Willi the Rich Block said. "Sputhlield'Christian school nt (734) 425-0261 or (734) 425, on the lop end ofthe 1-0 score.' Who's been fantastic the, iir.-t two !\ lll'u'iellCf hat w need to have played real big in the second half : /0260/' •' Junior Derek Bias's header off a nice g^aiiu s, but someone' 'yon -eldom hen oj "They had some good looks Bui m\ cross from sophomore Jelf Broge from Mil I il as i) Maim*! :;, I j. - k. ml ••' a Please see SOCCEH7C3 mmm mm$mi^w.K*\w}ikm*Mmmwwm**i!im*tm C2(LW) icf THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 again 15V BlUD g.MONS Steffanie Rousseau and Sara looks like the bulk of bur team is ^rORTS WHITER Pilon. going to come, out of our fresh • GIRLS PREVIEW l)[email protected] "Those freshman are really men and sophomores; .> pushing people," Holmberg said. "We're real young. We're look Despite losing three talented German had to attend a school "Right now we have about 11. or ing for the future. Everybody on runners to graduation, Livonia open house Tuesday to meet her 12 kids who are really running the team is working hard and Stevenson girls cross country incoming students. Good thing .well." they know what's expected £f coach Paul Holmberg will just she did — four more girls indi them." j reload. . cated they'd like to'join..'the Livonia Churchill Shaw is working with a 15-girl And it doesn't hurt that the team. Fourth-year coach Sue Tati squad as only eight members of five-time defending Western , That would make it 17. And gian is optimistic and confident last year's 20-girl team returned. Lakes Activities Association growing. about her team's chances of mov Two new team members who champions return the area's top ing up this season in the WLAA. "This is a great group of kids, runner, senior Andrea Parker. have impressed Shaw thus far The Chargers, sixth at the are Stephanie Stachura, who athletically and .academically. "If we stay healthy, and that's regional, lost honorable mention I'm looking foward to great a big 'if with a young team, we also plays soccer, and Rachel All-Area pick Ashley Fillion to Andrea Parker Alison Fillion Jess Kuehne Andersen, who played golf arid year." could be as good as last year," Miami of Ohio and Liliana Cipol- Livonia Stevenson Livonia Churchill Lutheran Westland Holmberg said. "We have our basketball last year. Lutheran Westland lone to graduation. "Right now," Shaw said, "we best freshman group since Kelly But first-team All-Observer Coach Dave Brown is excited, Travis and Kelly McNeilance. have stepped it up a notch. trial leading up to today's city feel we've got 12 girls who could too. performer Alison Fillion, a state They've been working extremely meet at Cass Benton Park. make varsity. The other three We have nine or 10 kids who will qualifier and A1I-WLAA honor "I'm looking forward to this rotate, and that makes for good hard this summer." Four other freshmen will make are catching up real quick." season," the Lutheran High winner, returns along with sec • Junior Mandy Hein could also bids for varsity spots including Shaw has been a runner him healthy competition." ond-team All-Area selection Westland coach said. "This could contribute. Erica Johnson, Katie Wint, self since the age of seven. He Kim McNeilance, Christy Tzi- Stephanie Skwiers. be one of better seasons I've ever Amanda Bowmer and Katie was recruited to run at Siena los and Katie Sherron helped Both are seniors and will serve had." Livonia Franklin Brown. Heights in 1995 and transferred Stevenson return to the state as tri-captains along with senior Leading the Warriors back is Fourth-year coach Dale Lee "There's so much more compe to Eastern Michigan, where he meet once again, but that trio Christy Smith. sophomore Tess Kuehne, the can't hide his excitement. tition, we're three times the ran for four years and made All- has moved on to college. "Those three seniors are pro 11 team's No. 1 runner as a fresh "We have a pretty good crop of team we were last year, Lee America. That leaves Parker, who again viding good team leadership and man and one of two state quali freshmen," said Lee, who has a said. "I think we'll finish higher should lead the pack in most they will be the backbone of this fiers Lutheran Westland had. 16-member squad. "We have a than 10th. This group ran all Westland John Glenn major meets. The two-time All- team," Tatigian said. "They are The other was senior Jessica lot of inexperienced runners, but summer long and this group Cathy German was just your Stater was first again in the setting a good example and have Montgomery. they are all mentally tough, they basic high school science teacher WLAA and won the regional. worked extremely hard." feeds off each other. I'm pretty "Then we have a pack of about love to run and they do have tal excited." who ran — until this year. She finished ninth in the.state Other returnees include sopho seven all battling for the last five ent." "A lot of the kids on the cross and posted a best time of 18:35 more Susan Duncan, junior varsity spots," Brown said. Livonia Ladywood country team are in my class," for 5,000 meters. Colleen Hayden, senior Ailese Last year Franklin was 10th "Those nine are pretty solid." she said. "They knew I run to "Andrea looks good, she should Scott, junior Kelly Grigg and out of 12 teams in the WLAA, New coach Lee Shaw has a They include junior Holly 7 keep in shape. have another good year, ' Holm junior Meghan McEacheran. but this season Lee expects very young team at Livonia Foreman, senior Chelsea "So they asked me if I'd take berg said. But Tatigian believes two marked improvement. Ladywood. Romero, junior Mary Ebendick, Who will fill in the gaps? promising freshmen, Sarah The only major loss to gradua "We have just one senior, co- over coaching them. We've been sophomore Jodi Rolf,, sophomore Holmberg is counting on Westrick and Michelle Phillips, tion was Jenny Furlong (now at captain Candice Tatarion," Shaw- running all summer. Aimee Anthony plus newcomers senior returnees Leslie Knapp "should have an immediate Schoolcraft College). said. "Jennifer Koterba, our "Two of the girls beat me all Angie Matthews, a sophomore, and Julie Sachau, along with impact. Three seniors return including other co-captain, is a junior. the time. But it's great for both and Tara Braun, a freshman. sophomores Marissa Mont "I think we, have more depth Diana Potter, Jill Webber and "The bulk of our team are of us. It's good for me and it's "Those nine are pretty solid," gomery, Tara Tarole and Jenna and we're Better than last year," Michelle Ledesma. freshman and sophomores. Our good for them. Brown said. "Our top two are Felczak. Junior Megan Landry said Tatigian, whose Chargers But freshman Monica best freshman is Anna Plagany "I'm having a great time. I'm solid and our other seven are could also break into the lineup. were second in the Western Divi Nakonezny and sophomore and the best of our sophomores really enjoying it." good, too." Three freshmen will also fig sion last year. "I think some kids Christine Witte finished one-two coming back is Stacey Schroeder. WestlanoVJohn Glenn ran sec The Warriors qualified for the ure prominently — Tessa Tarole, in Franklin's most recent time "From what I've seen so far, it ond in a quadrangular .team in state meet from 1994 through Ann Arbor last week. Very 1997 but "last year we kind of impressive since the Rockets disappeared to sixth place. We have no seniors. want to get back to the state Junior Sharon Ryan was sec meet. ond out of the 38 meet partici "Last year we had problems pants, junior Nicole Blan ran with injuries. But if you're good, «*^ fourth and junior Laura Mikedis your depth should help you over *» *li finished eighth. come that. "And," German said, "we had a "Last year we were Metro Con freshman, Crystal Kilgore, run a ference champion, though. And **•-- 26:51 in her first race ever. She hopefully, we're going to defend finished 11th and looks like a that. I think it's going to be a labor day great prospect." good year." SC falls in volleyball Well, one thing's for certain: block assists. Amanda Yaklin The Schoolcraft College volley h ad 14 "3 i gs a n d two aces. ball team is getting a workout. At Kellogg last Friday, the Through last weekend's tour Ocelots beat Kankakee CC 9-15, nament at Kellogg Community 15-6, 15-12 in their opener, then College and at Lansing CC Tues defeated Lake Michigan CC 16- K?!-"^ day, the Lady Ocelots have gone 17, 16-14, 15-9. Their last match the limit in six of their seven Friday was against Grand matches, playing all three games Rapids CC, and they lost 14-16, in each of their six best-of-three- 15-5,15-12. gamesniatches-at Kellogg. Saturday started out the way At Lansing CC Tuesday, SC Friday ended. SC lost to both plus summer played a :best-pf-five-games Lakelaivd CG 15-3, iff-15, 15-9, match — and took it four games and to Lansing CC 13-15, 15-7, before bowing, 15.-17, 15-2, 16- 15-4. The Ocelots won their final clearance savings?'\ 14,15-12. match of the tournament against The loss left the Ocelots with a Muskegon CC 7-15, 15-7, 15-11.. f 3-4 match record. ••<.".' Top hitter in the tournament •". The top attackers for. SC were for SC was Boyd with. 82 kills. Nicole Bpyd, with 24 kills, and She also had 27 digs. Ruprecht august 27 - September 6 • LaurenRuprecht (fr^.m. Livonia idded 67 kills,"'-six-service aces Churchill), with 17. Rupreeht and 53 digs, while Maloof collect also had 11 dig£ on defense. ed 16 kills, seven aces and 76 Danielle Wensing and Jenni digs. \ Go farther. Stay out longer. Get into REr now and gear Laidlaw divided the setting Laidlaw had 104 assists to duties, Wensing getting 24 kills and 53 digs, and Wensing up to stretch your limits and your summer. Save on fail assists-to-kills and Laidlaw totaled 62 assists.to kills, 11 aces accumulating 20. Each also had and 51 digs. clothing and gear, and catch clearance sayings on summer 12 digs. The Ocelots have their alumni Cindy Maloof led the defense match Tuesday at SC, then trav .gear, too. Here's just a sampling .,'•••••'-- .. - -,,.; ; ;'.-.: s .• with 17 digs; she also had three el to St. Clair County CC Thurs of the great deals you'll find: Mon'R kills, three service aces and two day. 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"I know they've [email protected] BASKETBALL Henry takes over for Alvin never beaten PCA in girls bas Optimism runs wild through Cook, the Agape coach until last ketball." any team — prior to the opening reinforce her hopes: 58-14, season, when he became ill. Cook If they were hoping for a tipoff of the opening game of the Agape. passed away last December. chance to do just that in Satur The season is only-. twfo "We're still really inexperi season. After that, it's up to the The four Wolverines' with the day's Eagle Classic final, they'll games old, but Detroit enced," said Clark. "I'm still try respective coaches to use the out most experience are seniors Sara be disappointed. PCA-was beat Catholic Central senior Ken ing to put my team together . . We had nice buildup*, nice come of that first game the best Chrenko and Allie Major, and en by Warren Zoe Christian Toporek i9 making coach . girls are still asking me if they crosses, nice touches and be way possible. two of Henry'B siblings: Margie, Academy, 37-27, in Monday's Dana Orsucci look good. can come out, and I don't want to just finished everything &*t With the conclusion of Mon a junior, and Amy, a freshman. second game. Orsucci. moved Toporek turn girls away, not when you're came his way. It warjBwtir. day's opener of the Eagle Kickoff All four started last season The championship game — from marking back to forward trying to build a program. I still domination on his part." Classic girls basketball tourna (including Amy, as an eighth- Agape vs. Zoe Christian — will ; and the result has been sevfcn have some girls on vacation." Earning assists yrert ment, between Canton Agape grader). be played at 8 p.m. Saturday. goals in the first two games, including all five in a 5-¾ sea Patrick GriOm, Matt Epaes, Christian and Livonia Still, Clark had hoped for The two losses to graduation The consolation final, between son opening win Saturday Skylar Swicki and Jason Clarenceville, no doubt Agape something more against Agape. are Kim Ther and Charla Sex PCA and Clarenceville, will be at over Riverview \ Gabriel ' WaterslradV coach Chuck Henry was telling "I would say frustration, at least ton. 6 p.m. Saturday. K from my point of view," she said ' Richa*d. ; \ ^.:;- /:v •'••;'; In the win oyer Pioneer, his team they were good but As far as Monday's lopsided "We've toughened our sched- : in describing her feelings about Onffin and Toporek scored there was still plenty of work to win over Clarenceville, Henry — ule," said Henry. "And we peti The Shamrocks beat Ann the game. "And (for the players) two goals each; Josh Brooks, do. as expected — downplayed it. tioned the (Michigan Indepen Arbor Pioneer, 6-0,: on Tues intimidation. They always seem day at Whitman Field in Livo and Sean Lanigan contributed At the same time, "As you know, everything is rela dent Athletic Conference) to join to think they can't win." nia, impfovihg to 2 (V heading one goal apiece, and three Clarenceville coach Jamie Clark tive to your opponent's strength," it. We're going to play six of their T Changing a belief can be a dif into today's game against players collected one assist was probably driving home the he noted. teams this year." ficult battle to wage. "We have Obsefverlahd power Livonia eachv Brooks, Griffin and thought that it wasn't as bad as There never seemed to be any Amy Henry paced Agape girls who can shoot. We have Churchill : - i ;• ; . Lanigan.;. ; .."•-' all that. doubt which team was the against Clarenceville with 14 v girls who can dribble. We have Carrie; time for the Sham ; Ej"»c Sullivan, who played; These are two teams coming stronger in this game. Agape points, 10 of those coming in the some great rebounders. We just rocks and Chargers is 4 bin.: 65 minutes in net, and Ryaii from opposite directions. Last scored the game's first eight first quarter. Chrenko added 12 couldn't put it together Monday." at Whitman Field in Livonia. Kpet combined on the season, Agape lost just two points and led 22-4 after one points. Felicia Hernandez topped ; Indeed, the Trojans had prob "Ken was justincredible, shutouts •''; games; in the Eagle Classic final quarter. The Wolverines forced the Trojans with six points. lems with all those facets of the had the game of his life (Sat "It was a great effort over to host Plymouth Christian 22 Clarenceville turovers in the "We're equal right now to game, but a lot of the credit for urday.)," Orsucci said. "He all, we played with intensity Academy and in the state dis first half alone and led .34-7 at where we were at the end of last that goes to Agape. A young pretty jnuch did.whatever he; and heart and wanted it from trict final to, once again, PGA, the intermission. season," said Clark. "By midse.a- team in its own right, the wanted to do out there; All the get-go;!* Orsucci said. "Eric Henry, who filled in for Cook son we'll have things sorted out." Clarenceville,. on the other Wolverines — with only two were . great goals,. highly Sullivan was absolutely phe- last season when he became ill, It should translate into a bet hand, won just two games a year seniors — are hardly inexperi skilled. One- was on a header, nonrenal.' He Was covering the has taken steps to try and take ter season for Clarenceville. ago. That was something coach enced. Eight players with varsity one on a breakaway, another net extrerriely well- It's going Agape to the next level. "I don't Which is what the Wolverines Ja?nie Clark had hoped to alter. experience return, and their on a header, one frojn 20 to be a competitive, hard- think Agape has ever won a are gunning for, too. Monday's result did nothing to coach is Chuck Henry, the long yards out, another from 12. fought gajne with Churchni.'* Hoops from page CI froTtipogeCl "They have a good team,' while Redford Union got 12 from 48, CHURCHILL 32: The visit Waterford Mott still walked off and which I hope that we'll ment. That will get us better Gorski said. "They're going to go Bernie Merriman and 10 from ing Chargers got blown out in with the win at Sorrows School. have later in the season." .resultslater. '.•;•.. far." Amy Walker. The Patriots were the fourth quarter Tuesday in McComb, who made two Richtei's ien't as concerned.; ; **But it >vas stilt mce to s^e a •FRANKLIN 45, REDFORD 14-for-24 at the free throw line their season opener. threes and 11 of 12 free throws, with the scores arid outcomes, few bails go in hack of the net UNION 35: The Patriots while the Panthers were 7-for- Southfield-Lathrup, which got also had 10 rebounds, six assists .at jthis time of year as he is at:Huron. I'm hbpeful that bounced back Tuesday from a 21. 23 points from sophomore Chris and three steals. with how the team develops. will lead to more confidence in loss in the opener of the Redford •LAKELAND 48, STEVEN Pi'ttman, ted 6-3 after one quar Staci Russell was 5-of-5 at the "I understand arid I'm try scoring in garnes to come." Union tournament to defeat the SON 42: The Spartans came up ter, 18-12 at the half and 27-19 line and added seven points. ing to get the players to Livonia Frahkiin was a win* host team. short Tuesday in Amy Rozman's heading into the final eight min Catherine Audette had nine understand that this is all a ner, rebounding from a season "We tried a few different debut as coach. utes. rebounds and Christina Colombo process," he said. "Early sear . opening loss to defeat Mount things that worked out pretty "We got off to a slow start in "We were in the ballgame until six. Jehan Hindo and Russell son results are nice, but we'll Clemens, 1-0, on a goal hy good for us," Coach Gary Warner the first half," Rozman said, "but the last four minutes or so," had four steals each. trade those off for develop-. Mike Vega from Ryan jKracht. of Franklin said. "We cut down we really came on strong in the Coach Dave Balog said. "Then Kristi Harrison scored 12 on our turnovers from the previ second half. The girls never quit. they got some easy layups. That .points to lead the Corsairs. ous game. Unfortunately, we missed quite Pittman's a player." "And we went there to play, as a few open shots, threes and Livonia Churchill didn't place compared to the first game." layups." a player in double figures but Franklin lost to Redford Milford Lakeland zipped out in Stacey Selleck and Deanna Thurston in the tournament front. 14-4. in the opening quar Deroo each scored nine. Meagan opener Monday night, 50-32, ter of both teams' seasons and Sheehan scored eight. Deroo and although Tera Morrill scored 20 was ahead, 24-13, at the half. Selleck snared seven rebounds points. Livonia Stevenson posted a 17-9 apiece. 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Central (0-1) at Harrison (0-1): GRID Yours truly members on the DL and you was leaving the know who in court. How about -those Trojans? Just when appearance fast year, were stunned by* time since 1991 by defeating Ypsilanti, The Hawks had their 26-game winning PICKS Silverdome Sat I had no choice but to stay put you think they've slipped after losing all- Churchill in the opener. 1.5-13. despite. 14-8, as quarterback Oliver Wolcott streak broken in a 1714; overtime loss urday night while the band was forced to time leading rusher Walter Ragland off All-Observer back Mike Macek having passed for both touchdowns and Nick to Oxford. It might have been 27 in a when he was part on both sides of me. S^orry last year's playoff team, they start by 200-plus yards in t.otal offense and Stonebrook rushed for more than 100 tow if not for a controversial call on a suddenly con for the inconvenience, guys. thumping defending Metro Conference catching two touchdown passes. The yards. The Falcons suffered a disap goal-line fumble in OT. Senior back fronted by a Anyway, I was impressed (and pointing, 2017 loss to Novi in their large group of champ Harper Woods, 23-6. The Cru Thunderbirds are looking to even their Kevin Woods picked up where he left off pleased) at how the band was saders fared pretty weH in their opener, record, too, after losing to Madison debut, a game they might just as easily young men tast season, and Harrison, while not the able, to improvise and maneuver too, even if they didn't win. Northwest Heights Bishop Foley, 21-17. PICKS: No have won if they could've stopped Novi wearing their in limited space without so much juggernaut of recent years, should be in lost in overtime to always-tough Luther- need to invoke the lemon law. Edsel quarterback Mitch Maier's option runs. colors. as putting a scratch on the new contention for a playoff berth. The ' an North, 2014. PICKS: Ctarenceville makes a comeback. Grant Weber had a good game at quar A street gang, Jeep. Thanks, guys. Vikings, who were 3-6 last year, lost you say? Oh, no! made quick believers of the Observer Redford Thurston (1-0) at Gibraltar terback for Farmington, too. The last And, to show my appreciation, their first game to Milford. 28-13. It was the next year, I'll just go around the sports staff, Carlson (1-0): The Thurston Eagles time these teams played Canton won •— Catholic Central other side of the Silverdome and St. Florlan (6-1) vs. St. Agatha (1-0) blanked Willow Run m their first game,. 42-0 in 1996. PICKS: Either way, don't PICKS: The Hawks begin a new win High School use a different exit. at Kraft Field, 7; The Aggies had anoth 10-0, while the Carlson Marauders look for a lopsided score like that this streak. marching band. Now, we have this matter of er big start, amassing 632 yards in total defeated Taylor Truman. 27-21. Senior time. In fact, the Falcons will rebound No need to fret for Danny 0. grid predictions to address. offense and blasting CarsonviHe-Port Silvio Banle did all the scoring and was with a victory. SATURDAY GAMES Besides, I was safely inside my How did the experts do in the Sanilac again, 30 6. Maurice Payne a standout on defense for 1he Eagles. Ply. Salem (0-1) at W.L. Western (1- ride, trying to make a quick dash These teams didn't play last year as 0): After absorbing a 40-13 loss to Port first week of the season? 11-6? rushed for 196 yards and Dan Boulter G.P. Liggett (1-0) at Lutheran West- for the nearest exit, or so I Yeah, it's a winning record but, 164. Both backs scored two touch Thurston put together a 6-3 season. Huron Northern, the Rocks must face land (0-1), 1: It looks as if the Metro thought. gosh, how long have these guys downs each. St. Agatha routed St. Ftort- PICKS: Neither team defeated a gridiron the Western Lakes preseason favorite at Neither was there any danger Conference title could be up for grabs been doing this? an last year, 35-6. The Lancers opened power last week, so it's a tough call. Walled Lake. The Warriors, who blanked for the boys in the band. I had Yours truly and colleague based on first week results. Some of the wisely applied the brakes wtth an 8-0 loss to Ecorse, never known We give the edge to Carlson. Lakeland 47-0, are coached by former Brad Emons were wrong on all Westland John Glenn (1-0) at Llv. defensive coordinator Mike Zdebski, middle-of-the-road teams won impres moments earlier and given way three Farmington games and for its gridiron prowess. PICKS: The to the CC football team. Aggies stay undefeated. Churchill (1-0): The Chargers have some who replaces longtime coach Chuck sively while some of the usual powers three of the four involving Livo struggled. Liggett, one of the former, Now a collision with those nia teams. Churchill, Franklin Dearborn Fordson (0-1) at Wayne (0- momentum going into the Western Apap. Defense is still the key word for guys definitely would have and Clarenceville — to their 1), 7: In one of the biggest surprises takes crossover week, and they'll need Western, which was 8-1 last year but crushed Harper Woods Lutheran East. meant a visit to the bump shop credit — pulled off some surpris anywhere in the state last week, mighty it against another good Glenn ballclub. failed to make the playoffs. The Warriors 41-12. The Warriors lost to Wyandotte for me and my vehicle. ing wins. Fordson was upset by Oetroit Kettering, Senior Rob Wilson scored both touch have nine starters back on defense and Mount Carmel. 28-16. PICKS: The The average for a CC offensive We'll try to sort things out and. 23 6. The Tractors, who gave CC a downs in the 15-13 win over RU. Glenn a lot of speed on offense, ted by quarter Knights' armor continues to shine. lineman is G-foot-3 and 260 didn't score many points in its 17-6 back Chris Payton, Cody Cargill and do a better job in Week 2. Here good game in the playoffs last year, Redford CC (1-0) vs. London (Ontario) pounds, and there's little vari were supposed to be one of the state's defeat of Detroit Cooley. but senior Eric Lorenzo Parker. PICKS: The Warriors goes: CC at Kraft Field, 7: We just hope the ance in that average. I mean, best teams and still might before it's ail Jones had 155 yards and two touch make life difficult for the pilgrims. Shamrocks are good hosts to their they're all 6-3 and 260! FRIDAY GAMES done. The Zebras will try to rebound downs. PICKS: The Rockets rock and North Farmington (1-0) at Northville Canadian visitors, CC was idle for a Twenty-five years ago not even from 3 21-12 loss to Romulus, a playoff roil for a second week. (0-1): Hooray for the Raiders! We could Bo Schembechler's University of (all times 7:30 p.m. unless noted) team last year-. PICKS: The Tractors get Llv. Stevenson (1-0) at Llv. Franklin n't be happier to see North and coach week last season when Windsor Holy Michigan offensive line was that Name backed out due.to a teachers bi Divine Child (1-0) at Bishop Borgess back on track. (1-0): Both teams were impressive in Rich Burred win last week over g-. strike- We all know the Shamrocks So, the Shamrocks in pads (as (1-0), 4: Oarryl Robinson had a big day Allen Park (1-0) at Garden City (1-0), their openers. The Spartans pounded an Rosevilie. 31-30. It was the first actual if they needed them) had barely {116 yards on 19 carries) as 8drgess 7: The Cougars had another good start always-tougn Dearborn team, a Class A win for the Raiders seine the end of the don't like it when they don't get to play! cleared a lane when here conies opened with a 24-0 win over East when they whipped Crestwood in the regional fmalist last year, 26-7. L>an Wil 1997 season. North found a quarterback They did that very well in the second the CC band, turning in forma Catholic, but the Spartans have a bigger opener. 35-14, behind the running of son and John VanBuren scored two in Blair Weiss to replace injured Erie half Saturday at the Silverdome against tion from the tunnel exit right challenge this week. The Falcons, who junior Mike Sparks, who had 210 yards touchdowns each. The Patriots had one Wilder, and running back Todd Weiss is Ann Arbor Pioneer. CC trailed at half- into a set of headlights. Mine! defeated Borgess last year 38-19, and two touchdowns. But Garden City's of the first week upsets when they a bonafide offensive threat. Can the time. 15-12. but ended up winifing, 32- The band major thought he crushed Warren Cousino in their debut. second opponent is perennial power trumped Lincoln Park, 28-13. Joe Meier Raiders remain the only unbeaten team 15. Danny 0 has been to London several would direct traffic, too, and Allen'Park, which crushed Southgate was the big gun for Franklin, rushing for in Farmington'when they meet the Mus 41-14. They have a potent running times.. His great aunt lived there during motioned for Danny O to cut out game. Brent Scheffler rushed for 165 Anderson, 42-12, as junior quarterback 210 yards and a pair of TDs. PICKS: tangs, who lost to state ranked her 95 years. But. hey, those connec side and around right end. yards and four touchdowns and Royce 8obby Marten passed for 132 yards and Franklin's win means if should be a bet Brighton, 31-3? 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Senior svide receiver Jason need surgery, but it. wasn't jac in the season opener for both Sanderson, who broke his ankle. three carries for 127 yards, scor ing he won't be able to over Pelty blocked well downfield. known as of Monday. teams Saturday at Redford First-year Aggies coach Bernie ing twice. " come." "He's going to be a tough one Junior wingback Mike Law, who Union's HUbert Junior High. McMahon said the scrimmage He scored on a 37-yard screen Their depth was so remarkable The Aggies, who lost four play with Borgess was good for his to replace," McMahon said. "He's pass from Jeff Smith, making his because it was so hot, McMahon gained 48 yards in five carries, ers to injury in a preseason team, despite the injuries. the real deal. It was not as bad starting quarterback debut, and said. and sophomore Pat Arhulu, wild scrimmage against Redford as it sounded or looked." "We needed to toughen up the also rushed 79 yards for a touch "The referees were very help had HI yards in 10 attempts, Bishop Borgess, won the non- kids," McMahon said. "We have The Aggies had enough depth down. ful, calling a couple timeouts for league game, 30-6. a young squad and have to find to dominate, collecting an incred Smith finished four of 8 water/' McMahon said. "We were sometimes the recipients. The Aggies' sophomore tail out what they can do. The only ible 632 yards in total offense. through the air for 108 yards went through 93 gallons of water The Aggies held Port Sanilac back David Jones injured his Senior running back Maurice way to find out is to play tough and alsu rushed six times for 48 on the sidelines for 23 partici to 15 total yards and recorded knee against Borgess and is competition." . Payne rushed for 213 yards in 13 yards with a touchdown. Senior pants! We've never had to fill expected to miss the season. Also It was feared Jones, who had a carries, including touchdown Greg Russell had three catches them up at halftime before Sat six sacks, led by senior Chris suffering possible season-ending .splendid freshman season, would runs of 40 and 10 yards. for 33 yards. urday." Hogan with two. Shamrocks get kick out of rushing past Pioneers in opener Detroit Catholic Central junior are many more games to come," John Kava had 171 yards in 20 Anthony Coratti fielded a bad 26-15. on a 45-yard run by Kava Mike Sgroi is proud of his school- said Sgroi, also a starter at FOOTBALL carries, scoring two touchdowns. snap and couldn't find an open on third and one with 1:56 left in record 49-yard field goal Satur strong safety who missed much Mike Wilk added 73 yards in 16 receiver in the end zone. the third, capping a five-play. day at the Pontiac Silverdome, of his sophomore year with a leg including those at Notre Dame carries, also scoring twice. The Shamrocks took their first 69-yard drive. but he'll be the first to suggest injury "I've got to do this outside and Michigan State University Pioneer had 183 yards rushing lead when Sgroi nailed a 41-yard Markowicz's interception gave putting an asterisk by it. now. I did this without any wind. last summer. In the summer of and nine passing. Quarterback field goal with 5:12 left in the the-Shamrocks possession at the Sgroi's heroics as the first half Now I've got to fight nature." 1998 he kicked a career best 60- Peter Thomahefski completed half to end a possession that Pioneer 19 and Kava finished expired cut CC's deficit to 15-12 His record-setting kick, which yard field goal at Eddie Murray's one of nine passes with two started with Loridas' fumble the scoring with a two-yard run. and the Shamrocks added three followed runs of 15 and 24 yards Kicking Camp. interceptions, one each by Matt recovery at Pioneer's 28. The CC defense was led by second-half touchdowns to beat by CC tailback John Kava, had Sgroi, who says he has 55-yard Loridas and Matt Markbwicz, The Pioneers responded with tackle Jeremiah Hicks with 8 1/2 Ann Arbor Pioneer, 32-15, in the both leading to CC points. an 80-yard 10-play drive that epough distance to clear 55 range under game conditions, tackles, who shared a sack with season-opener for both teams. yards. Loridas also recovered a fum ended with Steve Shipman's 11- has a special interest in Notre Jeff Moore. Loridas had eight Sgroi's night also included a "I went out there calm and' ble leading to a score. CC had no yard touchdown run on fourth Dame but he's also a fan of his stops and Jeff Potts seven. 41-yard field goal and five of six didn't think 'There is no time on turnovers. and two. The two-point conver dad's alma mater, MSU. Sgroi's last extra point kickoffs into the end zone but he the clock,' " Sgroi said. "I kept Then there's his brother, Joe, a - Pioneer scored first, with 1:57 sion pass made the Pioneer lead attempt, ironically, hit the cross wants to see how.he'll kick out my head down, went straight CC graduate who has walked on left in the first quarter, as Thom- 15-9 late in the half, just before bar and was no good. doors. When he thinks of great through the ball, actually didn't at University of Michigan. Joe ahefski's quarterback sneak fin Sgroi's booming field goal. moments in CC history, the 47- get all the contact I wanted. It has a chance of someday being ished a 10:play drive that start The Shamrocks took the open "I was getting excited - we got yard field goal by Eron Kos- seemed to go too high, then it the Wolverines' long snapper. ed at the CC 36. ing drive of the second half and a big lead again," Sgroi said. mowski to beat Birmingham went straight through. It was a "It's a dream and it would be a CC cut the deficit to 7-6 with a drove 65 yards in 13 plays, "Every kick has to be the same, Brother Rice in the 1995 Boys good accomplishment for myself lot of fun being on the field with one-yard run by Wilk following capped by Wilk's two-yard run. like a state championship winin- Bowl at Pontiac's Wisner Stadi but we were still down." him," Mike said. an interception return by Lori Sgroi's extra point gave CC its ing kick..I started too late, then v- um ranks near the top. Sgroi has attended kicking CC finished with 261 total das to the Pioneer 23. The extra first lead 19-15. tried to rush it and that's what "It's just one game and there camps the last several summers, yards, all on the ground. Senior point was no good after holder The Shamrocks went ahead happened," FOOTBALL Trojans from page CI ball away from two Harper just couldn't run the plays* we takes. a 7-3 playoff season with a new Woods defenders in the end normally like to run." "I probably used only half of coach, the Trojans couldn't bo zone. Wion added the extra point Ciarenceville, meanwhile, had our plays." more pleased. to give Clarenceville a 17-point 219 total yards. The win was certainly an eye "I don't think it's kicked in cushion. The abbreviated preseason opener in the Metro. Harper yet," Hudkins said. "Those kids Meanwhile, Harper Woods practice schedule limited Hud- Woods, the odds-on favorite, had came out so hard. We're trying to quarterback Ryan Wise did not kins'playbook. won the title three of the past instill 'Trojan Pride' and we've You can't say tji.e- Wayne TwisterV running game (249 complete a pass in seven "We spent half of our time on four years. got the kids believing in it. County Twisters didn't learn yards),with 92 yarda on 10 attempts and was intercepted by fundamentals," he said. "It was "After seeing some of the "We soid our kids on believing" anything; ';'..:;.- carries, scored the final toUcn- Fillinger with 6:01 remaining. probably the best thing for us, results the first week, I'd say the they could win this game. After being blanked by tho dovvn.Eddio Trent (Westland) "We're weak at tailback this because we ended up playing a league is in a lot of turmoil; it's They've done everything I've Lorain ^Qhio) Steelmein a added 45 yards on the ground year, and that's been a staple of pretty sound game. We worked up for grabs." Moher said. asked, and they just kept going itfeek earlier, the Twisters on four, carries, and Damon our offense," Moher said. "W.e hard on cutting down our mis As for Clarenceville. coming off hard. It was a good win." returned the favor by shutting Frendo (Garden City) Had 44 down the Lima (Ohio) Thunv yards oh seven triesv : ; . der 21-0 Saturday at the The defense was led by Bob Academy of Detroit in Inkster. Pensari (Canton) and Aaron Home Appliances The win pushed -the Brothers with'six tackles: Twisters'record to. 5-1; apiece. : A Rob Elswick-to-Reggie The Twisters are idle this Brandon; pass play iri the first weekend. .They resume.action quarter covered .72 yards: and •With; a tough assignment, i^uHed^in tihe.Twisters* first ] : tr'aveiing. to play, the 'Central; touchdown of the dayj in the- (Ohio) Lions-in Columbus opening quarter. . Sept, 11. The Lions lead the A 19-yard sack by Cory Southern Division of the Lake McClelland and, the ensuing Shore Football League "withr a.: fumble set up the Twisletis.'. -feOTecor&•'"-;:, -'•.;;- v /-' . ^xt TL>, in the third quarter: . The iVext^rwiaters Ivoine •Damon .TGreeiv scored it,. gameis against.the Black' -bulling.his way into thp end Swnmpv(Ohie)^Patriots at 3:30 asorie rr^rri 8 yards out, . :.p;-ni. Sept.-IS at the Academy 1 Lamar; Spalding (from of Detroit (formerly Cherry. 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A ' Vv!ONiV42>-3/00 ^'^mwm ' mtiViOUSLY St.lF.CTFDftnCHAUI?ISE HOT tKCVUDHV ^^m ^^t^^^mm C6(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SK.PTEMBKH 2, 1999 SPORTS ROUNDUP THE WEEK AHEAD LIVINGSTON CO. FASTPITCH at (313) 839-6872. participate 4-9 p.m. on Sunda>\s, The''44-game regular season : / / PKfPFOOTMU. . ; Saturday, Sept. 4 /: A new Livingston County girls SOCCER COACH WANTED the 15-and-under 4-9 p.m. on starts Tuesday, Sept. 7. bames fastpitch softball team will have Mondays. will be played at the Farmington ••••': FrMay,S*pt. f<.,'. . V >CA t?og!e Classic, 6 &8 p.n), Plymouth Salem has officially /'• / ' Divine CWlci at Borgess! 4 p.m.' / • BOy&«)CCE« tryouts Sept. 19, 25 and 26 at posted a job opening for varsity The fee is $126 per team. Hills Ice Arena and the Subur Howell High School (1200 West Awards will be given to league ban Training Center. •" ; Clareoceviiteat Urtb.N'west, 5fxm,.. Thur»day, Sept. 2 -- girls soccer coach, to fill the St. Florlan vs.St. AgatKa. / ' • .'••••'• Churchifl vis. Redford CC -.- • ., Grand River). Ages 8-16 are wel vacancy created by Doug Lande- champions and batting champi SOCCERZONE SIGNUP come. ."/ at RU's Kfaftf ieW, 7 p.m. • .BttyhitrhariF!e'd,4p.m: •;' feld's resignation. Landefeld left ons. SoccerZone is accepting walk- The times are 1-3 p.m.'for Register by phone at (248) :' For^son'at'Wayrw, 7 pjn. --; /. iohrt Gienn at Adrian, 4:30'p.«r>. . • after last season when his wife, in and mail-in registrations for : under* 16', 3-5 p.m. for under-14 who's a doctor in the U.S. Air 380-0800, ext. 112, or by mail at : Aden Park m Garden City; 7 P-rd- • ••'.Clarenceviiioat Luth. East, 7 p;m:.' :'. and 5-7 p.m. for under-12. Regis its first sessions of indoor soccer /'Rtidford Union.at Edsel Fpril, 7 p/fiT; Friday, Sept. i V- Force, was reassigned to a base 22515 Heslip Drive, Novi, MI and inline hockey starting tration is 30 minutes prior to the outside Kansas City. 48375. 'Thu/stoo at Gitt.-Carlson, 7:30 p.m. ; Huron VaUey at Taylor Ba'pt., 4:30' '. Wednesday, Aug. 25. : starting time. The Sports Academy is also '• :: John Gieriri st Churchill; 7:3p p.rn. ' . •'•' -.'•;' :'•:• :-.'p..rt>. ;/ ' ,', ' ... '. • ' Applicants must be high school Soccer registration continues For more information, call graduates, must have experience offering two basketball programs r ':"'''.••"StevensonatFranklin,7:30p.rn.'. Farmiogton et RU (Kraft), 5:30 p.rn; - Susan Bushong at (517) 546- entitled Little Dribblers and Big through Oct. 13. The session / ;F3rnii.figton et.Canton, 7:30 p.m. ' •- /Saturday, Sept. 4 coaching at the high school level begins Oct. 21 and runs through 1789 or Kelly Kollar at (517) or have played at the collegiate Shooters. , SaSem at W,L Western, 7:30p.rn.. .: '/: MEN*SCOLiEG&SOCCER •;' 546-6025. In the first, instructors will Dec. 17. The team fee is $750; N. Fa/mirigton at-Northvilte,' 7:30', '. Friday, Sept. 5 ,"._ level, and must have a schedule the fee or individuals in need of compatible with that of the high teach the fundamentals of drib :.';."'- --,.-" /p..m_. . . ; •.'•.'; . . Madonnaat Tri-State (Ind.)', 5 p.m. BEYDOUNA WINNER a team is $70. school. bling, passing and shooting to V/.L. Central atjHar'rison;' 7:30 p.m. .:•••' ••':•".'•''•• /IEST) -,-.:-. Jason Beydoun of Westland Hockey registration continues ages 4-7 on Tuesdays from 5:30 _ SJrtuntay, Sejrt, 4: . Saturday, Sept. 4 / took the Boys 14 singles title at The girls soccer season begins through Sept. 26- The sessions in March, 2000. to 6:15 p.m. Session I is Sept. 13- "' - Liggett at Lutri; Westtand, 1 pjri.- •-;'• Madonna vs. Geoova • the Schoolcraft College End of begins Oct. 10 and runs through Deadline for application is 3 Oct. 12, session II Oct. 26-Nov. • /Redford CC.vs, toodon (Oht) CC . at Trt State (lnd.),l.p.m. (i^ST; , Summer Open on Aug. 28. Dec. 11. The team fee is $795 for The top-seeded Beydoun, an p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9- Those 23. •. ; .atfiU'skrattfieW.^p.m. : /.-. ; Schoolcraft at Monroe {M.VJ. 1:30 youths and $825 for adults. eighth-grader at Emerson Mid interested should address a let The fee is $60 per player ($40 aiBLS BASKEtBALl: '•-.' • . •-'•. p-'JV,/. '--•'"''' .', For individuals the fee is $75 dle School in Livonia, took all ter of intent to the Athletic for an additional family mem . Tnurtiday, Sept, 2 Sunday, Sept. 5 for players who have played at : four matches he played. Office; those working outside the ber). •- '•'.; Shrine'Tpyrhey, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Schoo'craft at Herkimer (NX), 1:30 • SoccerZone previously and $90 : He defeated Gary Ismet of school system must file a coach The Big Shooters program is '.'.'.'• Ctarencevilie si Odftdero, 6 p.m.' ;•;• .. •p.m.' :•..'/•. •'' Brighton, 6-0, 6-2, in the first ing application as well. The for experienced players, ages 8- for those who have not. '•' Immgo-Cortccpt. at St. Agatha, 7 ' WOMEN'S COUEGE SOCCER For more information call Soc • round; trimmed Ugene Furman address of the Athletic Office is 12, who will learn advanced •* '••• ' / • •'.'•'••/pimJ.:' Tuesday, Aug. 31 cerZone at (248) 374-0500. : of Farmington Hills, 6-1, 6-2, in 46181 Joy, Canton, 48187. drills and techniques for shoot ' G.P;-.North at Ucr>-VfC>od, 7 p.m.; Madonna at. Schoolcraft, 6 p.rn, the quarterfinals; sidelined For further information, call ing, passing, dribbling and OCC WANTS ATHLETES .. ; A^. Roneer at filercy, 7 p.m. ., Saturday, Sept. 4 Mario Pulido of West Blobmfield, (734)416-7774. rebounding. The Oakland Community Col , Ply, Christian at" Flat R6ck,;7 p.m; ' • Schoolcraft at Prarrie St. (III.), 11 The class meets 6:30-7:15 p.m. 6-4, 6-3, in the semifinals; and SPORTS ACADEMY PROGRAMS lege cross country, women's vol- • Redford Union &t Church'rit, 7 p.m.. •'•'.• ' •'''••' : - a.'m: ' ':'••'- took the finals, 6-4, 6-3, from The Sports Academy is signing Tuesdays. The session dates are leyball and women's tennis •;'•'••""•', Thurston it'Stevenson,7 p.rr)V •• • 'Sunday, Sept. 5/• ' •' the same as for the Little Drib- Kyle Rouch of Adrian. up teams for baseball and soft- teams are looking for athletes to .':.'- '•/. John Glefin at Belleville'/7 p.rri. .-••.'.-•' -.Madionhays. Fiod/ay (Ohio) ....-' He also won an Aug. 22 tour .blefs program. Register by phone ; ball hitting leagues. Teams of compete in 1999-2000. All ath • ..' Wayne at Romujus, 7 p.«ru '-.''•'. at Trl:State (Ihd.), 4 p.m. or mail the same way. nament in Northville. four players each will test their letes must be full time students . • . .Canton at Marian, 7 p.rn; WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL AAUTRYOUTS abilities in indoor cages. HOCKEY GOALIES NEEDED at OCC during the fall semester. ';••/• Aridoyer at N. Farmington, 7 p.m. ' ..Tuesday, Aug. 31 Tryouts for AABC-AAU 12- There will be two age groups The Farmington Hills Adult Students should call cross ./..//H*f1£On'.alNo(l..7.;p\.nV ; .'/ Schodicraft at Lans'hg, 7 p.xn, and 14-and-under travel base for baseball and softball — 18- Hockey Association is in need of country coach Bernie Little at FHdey, Sept. 3 FridayKSept. 3 .-'.• ball clubs in Wayne County will and-under and 15-and-under. goalies for its 40-and-over age (248) 360-3155, the volleyball ./ ;. ., .. Hv'rortyalfeyvs. tntefCity. "• Atma College'at Madonna, 7 p.m.'/ be conducted each Sunday The leagues are in action from division. Any interested goalies coach at (248) 363-1904 or tennis ' ."at Marshati M.S..7:30 p.m. (weather permitting). For more Sept. 13 to Oct. 11. should contact Rav Klimas at coach Kim Jackson at (248) 360- information call William Lewis The 18-and-under teams will (734)45.3-4570.. 3159. Brighton wins prep golf meet ^ A goal has been established. The Plymouth Canton and Ply mouth Salem golf teams ven Our lov^est tured north to play in the 24- RGLAX team Brighton Invitational Mon day at Oak Pointe. The result gives both squads an idea of what it will take when they make a return trip — Oct. 8-9 for prices even the state regional tournament. "This was a pretty good field," said Salem coach Rick Wilson after ifis team tied for ninth. "I thought Canton was improved. "We were pretty solid. Looking at who's in that regional, we'll have to shoot under 310 to quali FREE fy for state. I look at this and fig /mo. ure we could have gone a little $ lower. It was a good tuneup." 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ORTONVlUt l.'*^ : .(• C>-,>elCc.Y-.- ^^ iiHM •P^WPWWJP^^P ••w .(Dbserwr. % lEctentric Page 1, Section E K«ely Wygonik, Editor 734-953-2105, [email protected] on the web: http://obsorvor-eccentric.com :IiW §M$#M! ^49^ THE WEEKEND Dave Brubeck: a Montreux FRIDAY Detroit highlight By FRANK PROVENZANO STAFF WRITEB fprovehzano^oe. homccomm.net In the free-form world of jazz, the notion of a legend might .seem as an oddity. Jazz is, after all, an uncom promising attitude whereby musical - and societal - convention is tossed aside for the sake of originality. This weekend, one of'the .forerun ners of jazz and experimentation, Dave Brubeck, .will make what could Sheet Ulrich (left) and Cuba be his last appearance in Detroit at Gooding, Jr. star in the high- the Montreux Jazz Festival, held 19-yeai^6ld Friday through Monday at Hart octaneaction film, "Chill Fac Plaza, along the Detroit riverfront. tor" now playing at metro comediaii aims Like Duke, Ella, Bird, Dizzy and Detroit movie theaters. Miles, Brubeck is among the royalty, of the American SATURDAY for stardom jazz tradition. Check out of\e of Michigan's youngest • Brubeck, 79, is comedians, Jason Douglas, when he at the top of an emcees comedy shows Thursday-Sunday, impressive list.of T0«- Sept. 2-4. at Joey's Comedy Club, 3607 head liners of Plymouth Road, in Livonia. Douglas Will musicians with a present featured performer Pat Dixon Detroit connec and headliner Keith Ruff The show tion, including beginsat8pm Thursday, and 9p.m.•'..'•"• Yusef Lateef, Friday and Saturday. Dinner and show Elvin Jones. packages are $16.9$, Admission(toithe Charles McPher- Dave Brubeck performance only is $W. Call ahead for son, Tommy reservations; the shows are expected to Flanagan, Bob James. Alexander sell out (734) 261-0555. : Zonjic, Kenny Garrett, Bob Hurst. Geri Allen and Marcus Belgrave. BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA In total, 120 professional and stu STAFF WRJTT* . •eaaou0oeJiomccoBuii.net dent musical acts will perform on five stages in and around Hart While conversing with Jason Douglas, Plaza. The Motor City Boogie Woogie you can't help but laugh. .Appropriately, Brubeck. who Fest, 8 p.m. at The Magic Bag, The 19-year-old Augres, Mich., resi began recording in 10-18. represents dent may be one of the youngest comics bot.li the past and the future of jazz. 22920 Woodwaixl Avenue, Fer- working the club circuit in Michigan, but For a brief time in the 1940s. ndale, will showcase the talent in a short time he's managed to turn his Brubeck studied with Arnold of Johnnie Johnson (pictured), natural sense of humor into a careers . : Schoenberg. one of the century's Harold McKinney, Bob Seeley Douglas has only been working as a' most controversial -composers who of Troy, and others. Tickets comedian for about 15 months, but he's helped invent serialism. a style that $20 at the door, or call Ticket- booked about four days a week for gigs : moved away from traditional compo in clubs across the state. -,: sition in major and minor keys. master (248) 645-6666. For • "We were all really surprised to find ' Despite his recording break more infonnation call (248) out how old he was," said *Tember Shea, through, "Take Five." limbeck's har 544-3030. manager of Joey's Comedy Club in Livor : monies often reflect, unrhythmatic, aiA^H^*r«lry matuihe," : ,:^-:^-:-^ highly experimental patterns. As SUNDAY Shea said she's really irapressetf with much as any musician, he has kept his work. While he's Itill new to the. alive the spirit of innovation central funny buainesaj Shea said she's seen to jazz. comedians come a long way in a year- Other headiiners who have had a and-a-haif "He has a great career ahead major influence on contemporary of him," she said; V : •.;' '•'."'•'.• jazz include Elvin Jones, who provid While Douglas said he's riot ed the rhythmic background for exactly sure how he got into, John Coltrane; Charles McPherson, comedy/he'salways. -:.-/ -: :\- whose phrasing sounds remarkably e'njoyed-WatehingotHer ; .' like Charlie Parker^ Bof> James; who come^ia.n^^ohtelevj''.;' :::'•<•'•''':'-': : coihbi n es t r'.a di ti 07}a.l: w i.t n• iiyo r e. 'sio^ Hehad.never.^ :.c" ^-. • mainstream harmonies: and', saxo-- phonist Kenny Garrett; who played See STARDOM, £2^:¾' 'with Miles Davis in'the last years of his life. - '.-''• ;'.-• •'• ...;• .; , .' WHAT; The 1999 Ford Momrej.x. Detroit-Ja;.' Festival, featuring more than 120 free \zu events on five stages. • • ; Ann Livermore introduces a WHEN: N'oan to-. 1-1'p.m. Fr.dayA1or.day. • newborn latnb to visitors at Sept. 3-6:----- •-,.;' ' -';'•. the MiriicleofLife Exhibit, at WHERE: Hart Plaza"bh~j;eYfe./sofi Avenue m~ ' the Michigan State Fair. ,M:"i 1 downtown Detroit, There's lots to see and do at Vi More information; Ca!l . 313i- DTOPLAV. or • the fair, on the corner of Eight wv.w.moTiUejKOCrVoif.jfW.com HEADUNERS: 6>?5-p.nv Friday --Bob.James, Mile Road and Wood ward .-.'.;. Quartet: 2:35 p.m. Saturday -Charles ;Avenu0,ityD.6tfoit\Th4-f(iir'i$ McPherson Quartet; 8 cni, Saturday - opeti 10 a.m. to 10p.ni. Kenny Garrett: 9:lr> p.m. Saturday' Tommy Flanagan; 2:-15 p.m. Sunday Tribute to -".' Admission is $9 adults, $2 Marcus Belgrave; 9:45 p.m. Sunday - Elvm children under age 11; chil Jason Diwgf as Jones Ja/z Machinr.. 8 p.m. Monday-- Dave dren under 2 free. Parking is Brubeck; 9:45 p.'m Monday - Yusef Lateef; $5. Call (313) 369-8250 for m,:y~>Xf$ F-SSPWW^^WWKWW* m information; on www.mda.state, mi.us/ state- teTSVifSX* fair JRliltaHlS WM® K illfi"*; !*io:' ? 5 111'CS CA XKJ res'Ru skin worth seeing Marquis Theatre presents traditionally male, this experi ance. Other first-timers in the "Rumplestittskin/'2:30 p.m. : enced actress makes the audi ,15-me'mber cast are two second Saturday and Sunday, Sept.. ence believe that eccentric and grade students, Tony I^anneii 11-12, Sept 18-19 and Sept. odd beings do exist. She joins of Walled Lake {Englebert), 25-26 at the theater, 135 B. another adult-guest performer, and Spencer Francis (Hubert). Main St., in downtown . Debhio Lannen of Walled lake, These performers enthusiasti Northvillc. Tickets $6, call who does-a fine job as the self cally add to this overall worth (248) 3498110. No shows ish and 'self-centered Queen while youth production! Labor Day weekend. Avaricious. Acting isn't the The acting combined with only role Lanneiv serves in this excellent scenery - the throne BY KMllY J- PRYSBY production. She's also the loom of Queen Avaricious real SmmwiuiFR director. ' ly looks like it belongs in a queen's palace -- and the sim }M yix: The tyfue Pipe ' "lie" might have a funny "Rumplestiltskin''also has name, butl'shc" sure is a good experienced performers in the ple and realistic costumes will perform 9:45 p.m. actor. Yes, the main role of youth category, including Lau make this production worth Friday, Sept. 3 on the ''Rumplcstiltskin," currently rie Kuhlman, a seventh grade seeing. The catchy and great Kmart Stage during the bcjiig presented by the Mar student at Frost Middle School '.musical numbers, such as quis Theatre in downtown "'We're in the Money," make it Arts, Beats & '-fiats T*esti- in Livonia. Laurie, Who is per worth hearing. vat in downtownPontiac, Noithville, is performed by a ! forming in her 13th Marquis woman, Irene Hublick. She has production, creates rt believ All and nil, "Kumplesti.ll- lohich runs through Mon been, pei forming since she was able and trusting Jenny. skin" is a groat way for the day, Sept. 6. For more- 8 years old, and in an adult- Even novice performers add family to spend a. weekend information call {248) guest performer in thifl favorite to this production, including afternoon! :975^8850, or www-arts-^ children's story. In addition to Megan Giovanni, a fourth Kmily Pty'sbv, -A'*-- <&<*&&:*farr>«ir<.-,-.."- • IttHBltiHMIMkfllflMII tfttfel M«MMMM«Mi^^hi«itfiUi **A*rttifcttMMri &*&&toi*mm XP^^I^^ "W"^"^»^^^^»^^F wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm %2* * The Observer & Eccenfric/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1999 '^5*£i'''$ii'«*;:»i':*•:.• '"<.< ••>•'(>!• ••'•.•/.v,:.;. ••:• •'"',/...'; --V- ^¾^¾^¾ ofe: ^s^iin;. «•.•!• .,1 ••' '•'• • .,«•' •.••••-• •-!' •* .: :. v;;;,t:^^^¾¾¾¾¾^¾^¾^¾ ^>:, -^.::! V*-• _', -t'.'fj.'*.i'.-i-„ ^i.is^*^^;:^;:'?^^^.^^^^^';;^: encourage to explore improvisational, bohemian BACKSTAQE Ever since the Detroit Institute of Arts resource an inviting venue for DIA cooked up for this fall. The "The exhibit will offer an dawn of creative families. rare black and white etchings of opportunity for our visitors to approach of the beat generation Mti Fortunately for us in the to become, in the words of the expression , Detroit area, some of the best Consider the 'DIAfc new 20th 17th century Dutch master Rem experience Rembrandt's work . which happened Century Galleries, a modern brandt are; literally and figura and witness how he developed late poet Allen Ginsberg, "the attractions are convenient, inex most original visionary painter s o m e t i me pensive, and downright welcom approach which is visited in the tively, centui'ies.removed from the images that demonstrate his between the Sept. 5 edition of Detroit Public the brilliant colors and provoca great innovations as a printmak- of his days." ing. This "stand on our heads to So, there is plenty to look for etchings in pre please you" approach is working TV's BACKSTAGE PASS pro tive shapes in the paintings of er, He's like Picasso in that he historic cave gram. Then there's the- always? 1960s artist Bob Thompson. took a standard process and did ward to after the Labor Day for some of Detroit's most vener weekend festivals.- The always dwellings and able institutions. fascinating First Friday pro Why would the DIA schedule it his own way," said Ellen the making of Sharp, the DIA's curator of affordable and accessible BACK For example, the Detroit Insti gram, which, on Sept. 3, offers a' two exceptional but dissimilar "Blair Witch graphic arts. STAGE PASS takes you inside tute of Arts may generate its tour of the Ben Shahn exhibit, exhibits for the same period Sun Project," man music, an origami workshop, day, Oct. 24 through Sunday, the DIA, presents the amazing ANN greatest attention with block determined that Rediscovery story of Detroit's Gem Theatre, DELISI buster exhibits like the memo along with the new exhibit, Jan. 2 and offer a discounted, the best way to A recent rediscovery of the late and offers music with Jonatha rable "Splendors of Ancient "Where the Girls Are." With joint ticket? It's to encourage celebrate the Bob Thompson's work was the Brooke, in an edition airing 7:30 Egypt" and next year's "Van more incentives than a Ron visitors to explore art they might arts was to make them accessi catalyst for the other featured p.m. Sunday, Sept.. Gogh: Face to Face." But, it's Popeil commercial to attend, it not otherwise see. ble and affordable. exhibit, wh'ich includes several It's kind of like arts, beats refreshing to see what's being remains an incredible value - Eighty-five etchings - on loan pieces from area collectors. without the eats - unless you done on an on-going basis to free, with museum donation. for the first time - were selected Inspired by Goya and other mas count on those vending machines make this tremendous cultural I especially like an idea the for "Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Etching from the Morgan ters of Abstract Expressionism, in the Detroit Public TV base Library, New York." Thompson borrowed from the ment, Stardom from page El seen a comedian in a live setting' comic's dream.'' glas swear on-stage. He draws before he gathered the nerve to But Douglas, stills needs to most of his material from his Hometown, his family and even OwVrilt DEEP ME SEA (R) WaterfydCtoennH hop up on-stage himself. hone his skills. fetkxiaj Amusements United Artirtt his experience driving a Ford . W^rai & Wayne Rds THEKAUNTINC(K13) 750t Highland Rd Douglas's first gig was an ama "There's no sense going out 12 0>ki Showcase (Inenus. 313-425-7700 STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM SI comef fcW9 & WlBamilate teur night at Shooters in Sagi Festiva. Douglas tends to spend Iris* TwtKe Oils htt!' until I'm ready," he said of tour &yq4inM3bfieesD3ly MENACE (PC) ': Rd. • naw. Thinking back to. his first ing outside Michigan. He still his time writing jokes while Mwwwe 24S-34N311 24 Hour Movie Une working at his dad's car dealer tf Show Unborn c«i wi Kmn VSWJ KV> TMS performances, he said he remem hasn't quite settled on a signa Auburn Htlb 1-14 COTltiO'X'OS StXTA-S (248) 666-7900 ship. TH113TH WARRIOR (R)NV bered audience members walk ture style, a niche in his comedic 21S0N.0p .^•j,^L\-t •••:••.-••>•;••'(.••. Duskin, Harold MeKinney, Uncle will be recorded by a crow of mation call (2-18) 5-11-3(110. :L. ..: .„VC.^ ,..., .^.-. \ The Observer & EceentricftttUVMlM, SKI'frjMllKK 2, 1999 ** E3 STREET SCENE •V/v. 3»;.f-l«:jtRr >s> y.-» rp.**.; Once in a 'blue moon' a band proves it can rock AnyoneA/IVOIle who wnrVceH tlw»ir wav m> fvnni iilov. uoti. (tiat worked their way up from play vate that audience and get to Blue Moon Boyovs .shows too. He_Be. .strict rockabillyrockabilly.. . NeWmwv releas^nlnaren hasn't seen The ing old Elvis cover songs in the everyone's attention." comes specifically to catch the "I like rockabilly. I like crazy, Blue Moon Boys legion halls of Midwest America act. "They put a lot of excite wild music..but I'm interested in With two albums completed, can grasp the to performing steamy rockabilly Showing off ment, a lot of fun into the letting something grow," said and a new release titled "Sticks next chance, originals and sharing a stage and Stones" out this week, The From the. first beat of the music," he said. "It's good to Roulette. He's willing to weave when they with bands like The Brian Setzer Blue Moon'Boys are busy tour-- upright hass, pound of the drum, dance to — rockabilly or swing/ in and out of musical genres and # return to the Orchestra and Big Bad Voodoo ing the country and getting"* or strum of guitar, Roulette When Marjieh first experi expand the band's sound, rather metro area for Daddy. Fresh from a perfor ready for their fust European; - comes to life as if he were pos enced The Blue Moon Boys, it than adopt a side project or pur Arts, Beats and mance in Atlanta for "Elvis's tour next Spring. Sparkman, the;. sessed by The King himself. One was almost accidental. He slips sue some other musical.inter Eats, in down Death Day Spectacular," band- band's bassist, described the new*^ song ends and — without a on his dancing shoes most Sun ests. town Pontine on mates Nic Roulette, Kenny Tay album as traditional rockabilly. I* STEPHANIE chance for the audience to catch days and heads to the club to see Labor Day week- lor, Flava P. Coltrane and As one of the most energetic A. CASOLA a breath — the band dives into the Twistin Tarantulas. About Taylor said it has a wide; vari':'* —— end. It may be . Jumpin' Jerry Sparkman headed frontmen ever to hit the corner another. All the while Roulette one year ago, The Blue Moon ety of styles on it. "kinda like anl* the last chance north to Fifth Avenue Billiards stage at Fifth Avenue, Roulette's hasn't stopped dancing, jumping Boys happened to be filling in for old Beatles album." He compared!- to catch the boys before they hit in Royal Oak, where they filled background in ballet dancing and popping about the stage as if the local rockabilly band. Mar the songwriting to '"a Marshall the West Coast. Look for The Blue in on Aug. 22 for the Twistin and an interest in jazz is evident the. music's stuck inside him and jieh bought a Blue Moon Boys - Crenshaw pop album." Moon Boys 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 Tarantulas. in every performance. After just itching to get out. He even C'D that night and has been com on the Dodge Americana Stage. attending Interlochen Center for Onstage, the music comes to Fifth Avenue is the band's combs his hair in unison with ing to see the band ever since. the Arts for ballet. Roulette life with vibrant color, style and If Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley favorite spot in the metro area to that swinging beat. danced with the Kurt Wayne Bal attitude like only The Blue Moon and John Lennon happened to perform, said Sparkman. And Compared to other rockabilly Humble beginnings let Company, from 1991 to 1993. Boys could achieve. peer down from Rock and Roll the staff seems to return that bands that perform in the area, When The Blue Moon Boys got Later, work singing karaoke to Stephanie Angelyn Co sol a Heaven and see the Blue Moon sentiment. Don Davenport, Davenport said the boys put on together in 1997. they had a con Elvis Presley tunes would spark antes,about popular music for Boys in action, they would surely sound engineer at the club, said more of a show. "It's entertain cept in mind. "If Elvis'had a an interest in becoming a singer the Observer & Eccentric News-. be proud. whenever The Blue Moon Boys ing. It's something to see. We band, what would it be9" asked himself. The Blue Moon Boys papers. She can be reached at there, they get the crowd mov The Blue Moon Boys are a look forward to them coming in Taylor, guitarist for .the band. would give Roulette his first shot <734r 953-2130 or e-mail at sc-n- ing. All eyes focus on the stage. group of four wildly energetic here all the time." But The Blue Moon Boys moved at doing just that. It's hard to sola® oe.homecoinm.net To send "They make the crowd part of rockabilly legends-in-the-making above and beyond that point, believe he hasn't been singing a fax, dial <731> 591-7279. the show," he said. "They capti Steven Marjieh looks forward from Fort Wayne, Ind. The Boys never confining themselves to professionally for much longer. Looking at the Boss from two generational perspectives Dont see Springsteen's influence Springsteen's restless passion, a brilliant light on contemporary pop music BY FRANK PR0VEN7AN0 faith in the healing catharsis of ing less than a vicarious, thrill- STAFF WRITER rock and roll. And for those who seeking ride A reassurance that Bruce Springsteen will perform Springsteen's songs weren't bel f pro veil [email protected] com in. net couldn't let go of their dream* a passionate, let it fly attitude with the E Street Band 7:30 p.m. lowing from CD players at the despite mounting odds. Spring doesn't dissipate with youth. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 8-9 college parties I attended. And Somewhere in the fog of the steen was an apostle suggesting When the driving .sounds of at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Tick when I think back to those mid 1970s came a voice - raw that song can indeed have the the E Street Band didn't strike ets $67.50 and $37.50. call(248) times when my friends and I and relentless. A voice that redemptive power of prayer. the proper aesthetic for the 645-6666 or (248} 3700100. would sit outside our college shook the souls and inflated the "Horn to Run" still can send more gul-w renchirig themes. apartment, playing guitar and ambitions of those who became chilis up the spines of those who Springsteen went solo in disenchanted with sound-alike singing, I can't recall the E- are unable to let go of their albums like "NehVaska" and BY STEPHANIE CASOLA pop music, vapid commercialism Street Band Finding its way into dreams, and unwilling to let "The Ghost of Tom -Joad " In STAFF WRITER and a society that rewarded the mix. Dave Matthews Band, nagging realities control their these albums, he asserted his [email protected] compromise and egotism rather perhaps. Not Springsteen. lifts. right as inheritor of the "social- than principle and character At the mere mention of the That doesn't mean that I don't And few albums have cap minded folk singer" mantle- name Bruce Springsteen, two appreciate his music. I just don't Those who recognized origi tured the disillusionment of handed down from Woody images come to mind: A red ban consider it to be part of my con nality and passion heard tin- relationships .like the gutsy. Guthrie and Bob Dylan dana and the sight of a young nection to pop music, though his future of rock music in the voice chillingly'honest "'funnel of Springsteen's genius, doesn't Courtney Cox being pulled on songs continue to be relevant of the Bruce Springsteen, the Love." he rn elevating himself above stage to "dance in the dark." The Boss: Like him or not, Ross. A grubby looking guy from and - as demonstrated by the From "Greetings From Asbury the people he sings about. The bandana was featured response to his tour - popular. chances are you'll he a hie •Jersey, who never gave up. and Rather, he remains a compelling never sold out. Park" to "Born to Run" to "Dark- hanging from the Boss' back Some might call Springsteen's to hum more than a feu- nes.-r on'the Edge of Town" to artist because he illuminates pocket on the album cover of work distinctly American in Bruce Springsteen tunes Through, tin- indifferent haze "Horn in the I." S.A " to "Human the everyday struggles and'. 1984's "Born in the USA" Cox nature. That raspy voice and when he hits the stage of the disco decade, and then in Touch." Springsteen's work has hopes ot tho.-e of ua who felt as was featured in the music video East Coast attitude make it eas Sept. 8-9 at The Palace of the self-absorbed 198().--. Spring been often inspired, .and seldom if SVL- were born to run in the for the hit single from the ily recognizable. Auburn Hills. steen composed anthems and derivative. Try finding that trait direction ol our dreams, but did album, "Dancing in the Dark." hymns about common people in today's sound-alike, overly n't have a clear path. BTit what 1 don't hear is an with uncommon dreams. Blame it on my age. Bruce influence on new music. That produced recording artists. For many of us approaching Springsteen never made the classic, hometown rock and roll er. Musicians may still attain The voice was .authentic and To anyone who grew .up -wit-h middle age. those dreams impact on me as- he did on so sound is no where to be found high levels of notoriety, but rousing. The words weren't pol the Boss, the allegiance to his haven't quite turned out as we many others. At 22, I may have within the confines of today's they're less likely to have the ished with saccharin, but with a 25-vear musical odvssev is noth imagined. But the Boss, ah, the simply been too young^to truly electronica and edgy hip-hop. staying power that their, prede howling agony and joyous rap-' Boss, has never let .us down. understand the purpose behind, No'doubt Springsteen's music cessors, enjoyed in the rock -Mui ture. •;'• /' - .•_;.•' ••'•. • • --•' the lyrics and appreciate the roll.limelight... ".-. • T h e- nvi.d d:le - c i'a s.-. k i U'-.'fr'o,m. evokes iiiemories:-Xor:ihp*>e who, ; :sDund,"" '•'• •• : grew up loving his music". Three' • As for Springsteen, I'll'still' Free-hold. N.J'. became'a minis-; : I admit he's talented. His decades ago, r.ock was diflerent. think of him as the ••ruggedly.', ter professing the rich texture of songs are well-written, catchy Artists had more staying power. handsome musician Courtney and easy to relate to; But I don't Cox Was dying,to' dance \vith: remember "Born in the U.S.A." Today,-listeners are more ficjt- playing at my Senior prom. le. Thanks to the MTV genera tion, attention spans are short- CLARIFICATION FROM THE AUTHOR OF "JURASSIC PARK AND THE DIRECTOR OF "DIE HARD" "" The music schednre.'fnr. Arts ~- .: will.take'-the stage;at-8;30 p.mr- Beats and' Eat sin 'Pontine has , Performing. Sunday, Sept. .4 on been, altered. The changes are as the'KrMart Stage: "'"• follows: . Beth Hart will begin her Performing Friday, Sept. 2 on the show at 7:30 p.m. rather than 9 The most unexpectedly K-Mart Stage: p.m. Edwin McCain will take aikLicioitv evhilaralini:. Hemigod will perform at 6 the stage at 8:30 p.m., rather p.m., rather than 6:30 p.m. Fresh- than the originally-scheduled and wifdh LTCttrrve from the REM. tour, Wilco has 9:45 p.m. slot. And SpRing will \u* udu'iHure thriller hit the stage at 10 p.m. been added to the line-up and I hau'seen inaues* "BIG LAUGHS, GREAT STARS."- . GOOD .VCRN NG V.'-WCA IOH>:EGfL • A NiunningI) "BRING A DATE, OR BRING THE FAMILY." effective epic. • • MCU TEi.E^SJO>J. E9AN ADAMS the l\M since "IF YOU WANT TO MIL GOOD AND LAUGH 'Runaway Bride' *kf. should top your list of MUST-SI! summer films." Biavchcarl ••REAL DETROIT W£E*tY. SUZAN AUtftl "One thing you can count on: a romantic comedy with Julia Roberts can't miss. A RSFRESHINO BREEZE." TOOVY/GENE SHA1.IT 31 JULIA RICHARD A N 'I O M I O T* * N D IRAS ROBERTS GERE £H»LL;:> aCTOR RUNAWAY THE 13TH WARRIOR **.;?• BRIDE Tvvhi'n; NOW SHOWING AT THESE THEATRES! AMC ABBEY # Pkfjrc? [PGJ&>. 3 t» C n r T&+X KVKX vi-% K »1 VM.JW. * *! I »>!! :?\ NOW SHOWING AMC ABBEY 8 AMC BEl AIR 10 AMC BEL AIR W.Mmi.-H^;!!! i AMC LIVONIA 20 www.ru rsawaybr[d*fnovl«. * ^•^^^W^^^^P" •Wl^« 1111 • " • ""^^^^^««W«««Hail«MHH«HHNHaM«aMHPMMMH|MliB««P«l (N0-OF*)£4 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 a week A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area THEATER Evergreen, Dearborn. For perfor E O L It / mances Dec. 5, Feb. 20, March GEM AND CENTURY THEATRES 26 and June 4. (313) 845-6474 BLUEGRA&S "Forbidden Hollywood," through WIELICZKA DANCERS BENEFIT CONCERT FOR S.O.A. Dec. 31, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays The Polish Roman Catholic Union WATCH and Sundays, 7:30 p.m. of America dancers are taking Lisa Hunter, Jo Serrapere, Sacred Wednesdays-Thursdays. 8:30 registrations Sept. 9 to Oct. 15 Song, Kristlne Pettersen, Heidi p.m. Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 for students ages 4-16, classes Alwin-Snyder, 8 p.m. Tuesday, . p.m. Saturdays, and 5:30 p.m. take place Thursdays at 6:30 Sept 7, at The Ark, 316 S. Main, Sundays, at the Century Theatre, p.m. at the Tom Dooley K of C Ann Arbor. $10, proceeds to go 333 Madison Avenue, Detroit. Hall. 28945 Joy Road, Livonia. to efforts to help close the U.S. $24,50-$34.5O. (313) 963-9800 (734) 591-2079 Army School of the Americas, a YOUTH COMPETITION military training facility where OPERA The Plymouth Symphony U.S. taxpayer dollars support the training of some of the worst FRIENDS OF THE OPERA OF Orchestra is looking for contes human rights abusers in Latin MICHIGAN tants for its Youth Competition to be held in December at Evola America. (734) 663-1870 Puccini's "La Boheme," Friday, Music of Canton, in addition to TOMPAXTON Sept. 10, at the'Henry Ford orchestral instruments, piano 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at The Centennial Library, ,16501 contestants are also being Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Michigan Ave., Dearborn. $15, sought, winners will perform on $15. (734) 763-TKTS/(248) 645- includes afterglow reception. the youth concerts in February of " 6666 (313) 582 0997 2000. (734) 451-2112 IP O E T R. Y/ c o ;L L E O E s P'O'-K E rsr JAZZ 0U THEATRE wo JR. r> Evening of original one-act plays RALPHE ARMSTRONG POETRY IN MOTION including "Vodka Platonic" and 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 Clark 'Bad Ju-ju and Bodacious Ta-tas," Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Iverson & Paradise Valley Days 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday- JOHANNA MADDEN Birmingham. No cover. (248) with the Detroit Black Writers Saturday, Sept. 10-11 and 2 p.m. Beats: Knee Deep Shag will help put the "beat" in Arts, Beats and Eats, 6 645-2150 Guild, also open mlc, at the Sunday, Sept. 12, please be p.m.. Frid-ay, Sept. 3, on the Pepsi Stage during Vie festival in downtown (vocal/piano/bass/drums) Grand Cafe, 33316 Grand River ' advised of strong language, in Pontiac, which runs through Monday, Sept. 6. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to TASILIMAH BEY at Farmington Road, Farmington. Varner Studio Theatre at Oakland 10p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 3-5; 11 a.m, to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. For 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays, No Cover. (248) 615-9181 University, Rochester. $7, $5 stu more information, check www.artsbeatseats.com on the Web, or call (248) at Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen dents. (248) 370-2030 Cafe. 29244 Northwestern Hwy., DANCE 975-8850. north of 12 Mile, Southfield. (248) 351-2925 (ragtime piano) MOON DUSTERS SINGLES DANCE COMMUNITY LARRY GOLDINGS 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, at the THEATER Tuesday, Sept. 7. at the Bird of Livonia Civic Center, 15218 AVON PLAYERS mile west of Beck Road, Sinfonietta's second season 7:30 4997 Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St., Ann Farmington Road, Livonia. $4 "The Music Man,' Sept. 10-12, Northville. Free with state park p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 with DEARBORN BALLET THEATRE Arbor. $5. (734) 662-8310 member, $5 guest. (734) 422- 17,19, 24-26, and sept. 30-0ct. motor vehiclke permit.,(248) cocktails, dinner (8:30 p.m.), . Auditions for "The Nutcracker," HEIDI HEPLER AND MICHELE 3298 2, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, and 349-8390 dancing and entertainment, vin 1-4.p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 (1 RAMO STARDUST BALLROOM 2 p.m. Sundays, at the play DEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS tage dress or black tie preferred, p.m. children's parts for party With Todd Curtis, 7-11 p.m. Dance Parties 9 p.m. Fridays, house, 1185 Tienken Road, east Hundreds of street rods rumble at the Scarab Club. 217 scene. 2:30 p.m. acrobats. 3 Thursdays-Fridays, Too Chez, lessons also available, at 28651 of Rochester Road, Rochester into Depot Town 6-9 p.m. Farnsworth, behind the Detroit p.m. advance dancers, and 4 27155 Sheraton Dr., Novi. Free. Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Hills. $15. (248) 6089077 Thursdays through Sept. 9, Cross Institute of Arts. $100, proceeds p.m. adults for non-dance roles), All ages. (248) 348-5555 $8.(248) 356-5678 at the Dearborn Senior Center RIDGEDALE PLAYERS Street in Ypsilanti. (734) 483 to benefit educational outreach (Brazilian jazz/American stan Gymnasium, 13500 Colson, east "Nunsense." Sept. 11,17-18 and 4444orwww.ypsilanti.org programs of the Emerald dards) COMEDY of Schaefer between Michigan 24-26, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, HISTORICAL TOUR Sinfonietta and the Scarab Club. "JAZZ ON THE LAKE" (313) 438-0780 and Ford roads. For perfor CHATTERS 3 p.m. Sundays, at the play Through Woodlawn Cemetery and Chuck Mangione headlines fol mances Nov. 26-27. (313) 563- "Comedy for a Cure" will be pre house, 205 W. Long Lake, special program -with historian lowed by Alexander Zonjic, also .2488/(313) 943-3095 sented 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 between Crooks and Livernois, Martin Brosnan, learn about F A. 3VJ I L Y food and wine tasting offered by r ($6) for the second year at the Troy. $13, $12 seniors/students, prominent Detroit families and E V E 3V T S DETROIT SYMPHONY CIVIC . nearly three dozen area restau club, 7640 N. Wayne Road, includes sandwich and coffee "Millionaires Pond," 2 p.m. ORCHESTRA rants and wine merchants, and a KINDERMUSIK STORY TIMES Westland. Twenty of Detroit's afterflow. (248) 988-7049; open Saturday, Sept. 11, meet at the Auditions for the youth orches silent auction 2 p:m. Sunday. An interactive program of story premier comedians will perform house 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. cemetery, on west side of tra's new season will be held Sept. 12, at St. Mary's College, Woodward Ave., south of Eight telling, music and movement with at this benefit to raise money for ST. DUNSTAN'S GUILD OF Sept. 11. (313) 576-5164/(313) Orchard Lake. $65. (248) 683- Mile, across from State Fair Karen Schanerberger, a licensed for Muscular Dystrophy CRANBROOK 576-5100 1750 Grounds. Detroit. Fee. (734) 722- Kindermusik educator at Evola Association's quest for a cure. Tour one of the country's oldest LIVONIA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC BETTY JOPLIN 6305 Music in Canton, 10 a.m. Tuesday, (734) 422-2427 operating outdoor Greek theaters Auditions for the 1999-2000 sea 9:30 p.m.. 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. JAGUAR CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Sept. 7 at the the Plymouth Coffee JOEYS COMEDY CLUB and an indoor theater designed son will be held in the coming Friday-Saturday, sept. 10-11, at the 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Bean. 884 Penniman, Plymouth Mike Green ahd Pat Dixon, by Eliel Saarinen and take a weeks. (734) 591-7649 Bird of Paradise. 207 S. Ashley.St.. Sept. 11, to enter be there by (734) 454-0178; 2 p.m. Sunday, Thursday-Saturday. Sept. 2-4 behind-the-scenes look at St. PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY Ann Arbor. $5. (734) 662-8310 9:30 a.m.. at the Northfield ... Sept. 19. at the Science Emporium. ($10); Malone and Nootcheez, Dunstan's Guild community the ORCHESTRA RAY KAMALAY AND HIS RED HOT Hilton, 1-75 and Crooks. Troy. 30951 Five Mile, east of Merriman, and Elliott Branch, Thursday- ater, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Holds open auditions for musi PEPPERS (734) 464-3887 Livonia (734) 427-6125 Saturday, Sept. 9-11 ($15), at at the facility, 400 Lone Pine cians Monday, Sept. 7, positions 11:45 a.m, to 1:15 p.m. MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE the club above'Kicker's All Road, Bloomfield Hills. (248) KENSINGTON METROPARK available in all string sections, Thursday, Sept. 2, The Plaza, one FESTIVAL American Grill, 36071 Plymouth 642-1404 "Creature Comforts," iO a.m. substitute musicians are needed block west of the Southfield Civic Saturday, Sept. 4, join an inter- . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday- . Road,.Livonia, 8 p.m. TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS for all instruments. (313).640- •". Center, Southfield. Free.'All ages. Monday, Sept. 4-6, Wonders of Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. . preter for a 11/2 hour walk to c 1773/(734) 451-2112 (248) 354-9540 (jazz/ragtime) "Godspell," 8 p.m. Friday- the World, off 1-75, Grand Blanc seek out the haunts of local resi LARRY NOZERO AND FRIENDS and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, Sept. 10-11 and 17-18 exit 106, on Dixie Hwy., between PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD dents, r Deer Through the Auditions for."It's a Wonderful 7 p.m. Monday, Sept'. 6, at La Saturdays. Third Level Improv and 2 p.m; Sunday, Sept. 12,. Pontiac and Flint $13.95 Seasons," noon Sunday, Sept. 5, Bistecca Italian Grille, at Eckles and new talent nights, 8p,m. • suitable for adults and famlljes, ($12.50 advance), $.11..75 Life," 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, explore the life history of these • .Road between Newburgh and Sundays ($5). (734) 261-0555 not-for children under age five, -at seniors age 60 and .up with ID, Sept. 13-14. at the Water Tower. /animals then join, in a short hike, Haggerty, 39405 Plymouth Road, MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE .the Scottish-Rite Cathedral $5.95 ages 5-12 ($5 advance). Theatre, on the campus of .' and "Sensory Safari,* \0 a.m. . Northville Psychiatric Hospital, Plymouth/ $15 minimum charge Phil Perrier, also Bryan McCree • Theatre: in Masonic Temple, 500 : (800) 601-.4848/(248) 634-5552 : Temple, Detroit: $10. $8, $.6..-/ Monday, Sept. 6, indulge your ~ 41001 West Seve.n Mile, west of ' per person. (734) 254-0400 .. Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 2-5; Tom senses as you travel the trails • McGiilen also Alyce Faye . • (313) 535^8962 ": 1-275, Northville. For perfor VINCENT SHANOOR TRIO (wear old clothes), in the Nature FREE CONCERTS mances Nov. 19-20 and 26-28, With Jeannine Mi|ler.-9:30 p.m., Wednesay-Sunday, SEpt. 8-.12.. at Center at Kensington Metropark, 11 p.m. ahd 12:30 a.m. Friday- the club. 269 E: Fourth St., CLOCK.CONCERTS and Dec. 3-4. (248) 344-. DINNER THEATER Milford.'. Pre-tegistratiort . Saturday, Sept. 3-4,.at.the Bird RoyafOak; 8:30 p^m- Tuesdays 7:30 Friday, Sept. 3, at the band- 1723/(248) 349-7110 or required, (248) 685-0603/(800) . of Paradise, 207 -S. Ashley St.,' ($5), 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays- DAVE & BUSTER'S V / shell, Norttwiile. (248) 349-7640 . www.causeway.com/ptg/. 477-3178. Metropark vehicle: : Ann arbor. $5.(734) 662-8310 . : Thursdays. ($'6), 8:15 p.m. and Mystery dinner -theater:"Engaged "IN THE PARK?; -^. SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE > r entry permit is required: annual. ; JANET TENAJ TRIO 10:45 p.m. Fridays and'Saturdays '" to Die," 8 p.m. Saturdays through • Immunity-Reggae Band, 7;30',. COMMUNITY CHOIR : $15,"' $8 seniors, or daily $3 featuring Sven Anderson, piano . ... ($12), and 7:30 p.m. Sundays Oct. 2, dot he northeast corner p.m.. Thursday, Sept. 2', Shain ".. Auditions for afl"voice parts 7 weekends and holidays, $2 week-' and Kurt Krahnke, bass, 11:30 ($6). Prices subject tochange.; of M-59 arid M-53, Utica. $32.95 Park, Birmingham.- .- • p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 7 and 14. in plus tax and gratuity: Not recom . days except Wednesdays which ' the Forum Building.on campus, a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, at . (248) 542-9900 or . are free entry days. . .'Fishbone's Restaurant, 29244 mended for children under 18. CLASS!CAt . 18600; Haggerty. between Six http://www.comedycastle.com (810) 930-1515 LA80RFEST DETROIT and Seven Mile, Livonia. (248) Northwestern Highway, SECOND CITY . 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. GOETHE-INSTITUT ANN ARBOR 349-8175/(734)462-4435 - Southfield. (248) 351-2925 "Phantom Menace" to Society,." 8 6 (parade at 10 a.m.) with YOUTH Goethe Songs by Women SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE JAZZ HARVEY THOMPSON p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, and Nashville singer/songwritdr 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 and 9 PRODUCTIONS Comppsers, introductory lecture ENSEMBLE 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Steve Earle, the Latin Counts, p.m. Saturday. Sept. 4, at . ..."•! '. ' -"'"" - by Ann Willisort Lemke, 7:30 p.m.' Schoolcraft College is reviving its 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. MARQUIS THEATRE Mbsaic Youth Singers, Voice of Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Monday, Sept, 3, at. the Rudolf jazz ensemble and is looking for Mainstage comedy acts: $10 ,- "Rumplestiltskini" 2:30-p.m." Solidarity, Matrix Theatre C,. Birmingham. No cover. (248) SteinerH0Usei 1923 Geddes musicians, rehearsals will be held Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Sept. 11,18 and 25, cast of the musical 'Rats" and 645-2150 Ave., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8600 7-10 p.nvMondays beginning Sundays, $17.5.0 on Fridays, and Detroit Labor Rappers, at the -• . and 2:30 p.irt. Sundays, Sept; 12, or http://.WWw.goethe.de/annar- Sept. 13 In the music depart- • . (vocal/piano/bass/drums) $19.50 on Saturdays. (313) 965- 19 and 26, at the'theater, 135 E. Kern Block, Woodward and. TYE-KOWALEWSK! TRIO 2222 '• DOr' .'.v- mehl of the Forum Building on Monroe, Detroit: (313} 926-5216 Niain, Northville. $6, (248) 349^ campus, 18600 Haggerty, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at Big 8110 OPENING RECEPTION /. OB- RAS &'•"•"••'• between Six and Seven Mile Fish, 700 Town Center Dr., MUSEUMS AND . For the exhibit "Three, ^••^^••••^•••••^•••^••^^•^••tfhWM^M^MMMIM^ roads, Livonia, (734) 420-8984 Dearborn. (313) 3366350 TOURS Generations': featuring tne works DODWORTH SAXHORN BAND URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY ————•—^—^1—— 1.1.. . -. SPECIAL KVENT8 SPIRIT OF DETROIT CHORUS of Phyllis HoChlowskl, daughter Presents its re-creation of mid- BUDSON BELLE ISLE ZOO ANTIQUE SHOVy^ ^ ~ Looking for hew members of all Jana Conger and granddaughter 19th century American brass : With Dan Kolton, 9 p.m. to 12;30 Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily ages to .rehearse and become : 2-9 prn. Friday, Sept. iOril .Alicia Maturen 6-8 p.m. Thursday, bands, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept, 10, at : a.m. Thursdays at Forte. 201 S. through Oct. 31, at the zoo on hew members of the ladies group a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept, li Sept, 2, at tne Plymouth ' First,United Methodist Church, : Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Central Avenue oh Belie Isle, two : that sings four-part harmony. In and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, • Community Arts Council,. 774 N. 4520l .N. Territorial, PJymouth.- . Free. 21 and older. (248) 594- . miles east of downtown Detroit, the barbershop tradition, 7-10 ''.Se'pi-,12; at the Novi Expo ' .Sheldon at Junction, Plymouth. $$, $5 students/seniors, $20 7300 . entrance is on East Jefferson at p.m. Tuesdays, at St. Paul's Center, off 1-96 and exit 162, one (734)416 4278 ^ family. (734) 453-5280 THE WARREN COMMISSION East Grand Boulevard. $3, $2. Presbyterian Church, Five Alile mile west of (696 and 1-275/ $6, REDFORD THEATRE 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, seniors age 62 and older and stu west of Inkster Road, Livonia. (248)348-5600 "Sleepless In Seattle" starring Big Rock Chop and Brew House's dents. $1 ages 2-12. (248) 398- AUDITIONS/ (313)937-2429 ARTIST'S RECEPTION • Tom.HankS! Meg Ryan and Rosie stone terrace, 245 E. Eton, 0900/(248) 399-7001 O P P O RTUN1T I E S_^ TRILLIUM PLAYERS Courageous displays paintings' In . O'Dohnell, with guest organists; Birmingham. Free. All ages. CRANBROOK HOUSE AND AUTUMNFEST : Looking for a director for "The ,.' "Visions Beyond Primitive • 7:30 p.m. organ overture fol (248) 647-7774 GARDENS • Volunteer? needed for the West Fantastics," must'submit resume .' Thinking." 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. lowed by 8 p.m: film Ffiday.Sept. Tours 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. ; . Bloomfield Parks and Recreation and fee information no later than . 3, at Cafe Aroma, 8066 10, and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 27 ($10); Sept. 12, c/o; 1165 Ford Ave., .frf-'ia-W A 0 E Kerchevel, Detroit; (3i3) 579- overtures with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. festival, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. • : Wyandotte', Ml 4&192. f or per V CAFE- films, Saturday, Sept. .11, Sept. 18, at Marshbank Park on JOHNTESH Thursdays a noon lunch is offered ••'•. Hilier Road, north of Commerce : formances the weekend of Jan. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Pine BEAWE BABY SHOW . Historic Redford Theatre, 17360 only with a house tour and only. • 'Road. Also needed volunteers for 28 at the Trillium Theater, former Knob Music Theatre, i-75 and .11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Lahser Road, Detroit. $2.50, by reservation for an additional ly the Wyandotte Theater. Sashabaw Road, Independence ' 121 at the Plymouth Cultural (313) 537-2560 or http://the- . Oct. 23 Monster Mash BashV; $10; gardehs.opcn from 10 a.m. VANOUAWO VOICES Township. $36 and $26 pavilion, Center, 525 Former, Plymouth; atreorgans.com/mt/retfprd , . (248) 738-2500 • - to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 $5, $2eges4-12. (734) 455- ; BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND Open .rehearsal and auditions for .'• $13^50 lawn. $1 from each tick . a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday ($5), guid -2110- "-':•. ,••.•'.•••'•.•.-•'. •; Looking for adult musicians the 85-voice mixed choir under et purchased will be donated to ed garden tour at extra cost by BENEFITS the directions of G. Kevin Dewey, BIRD HIKE S35 (woodwind; brass,'and especially ' charity. Children 17 and younger reservation, at Cranbrook, 380 . 8 a.m. Saturday, 6opt.il, ' SOMEWHERE IN TIME/GREAT . percussion players) of all ages 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9; at got $5 off $26 tickets. All ages. Lone Pino Road, Bloomfield Hills. •Maybury State Park, meet at the GATSSYOALA j for rehearsals 7:30-9:30 p;m.. the MacKenzie Fine Arts Oldg., (248) 3770100 or (248)645-3147 . Concession Building in the main Celebrates ths Scarab Club's his Wednesdays, at.Groves High room F-113 'at Henry Ford hltp://www.palacenet.com • "• parking area on Eight Mile, pno. tory and the Emerald1 School,'Birmingham. (248) 474- ; .Community.College, 5101 Please see next patfe MMP mmmmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmimm *m»mmum**m***+m*mm*vmmim tm/mmem U m^m^m^mmmmm mmmmm *•> mmmmmmmmmmmmm •XR "W ^.P 'W^rin** •^wvm^^^r The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1999 (NO-OF*)E* -• •! Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric ;*:- J\CYY3|JCJpCIONewspapers,, OU4J3625X1 OL/IIUUIl/iailSchoolcraft,, LIVUIIICLivoniaI 4815tOli 0 or by fax (734) 591-7279 ffe IIM«MIMMMHtlMlHtlltlMMMMIMtMIUMIMMM«MlMlt«i|IMHMMMM»Mi I I t M • I M• M 4 • * f< •t * I » l t » « t M < M I»•(t » « ••••••• * Continued from previous page $35 pavillion/$15 lawn att Theo THTUCE CDCCnAFREEDOM FIGHTERCtAMT»S6 TOUTAIIRB FridayCrirfau , CunSeptf , 1C\10, Xhedo¥hQ, s Cafe, Tickets on sale, $28.50 in CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF Palace and Pine Knob Box With Peter Tosh's Fully Fulfwood 240 W. Nine Mile Road. Ferndale. advance. All ages. (248) 645- 'Flashback* night with "The 3.!. SCIENCE AND ART MUSEUM Offices and Ticketmaster loca Band. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, Tickets $8 advance, $10 at door. 6666 orwww.ttcketmaster.com Planet' WPLT on level two "Contemporary Art from Cuba: tions. Charge by phpne (248) Magic Bag,.22920 Woodward.'.. (248) 399-3946 (folk) : (Clutch Cargo's), old school funk Irony and Survival on the Utopian 645-6666 or online www.ticket- Ave., Ferndale $15. (248) 544- KUNQFU DIESEL BRITNEY SPEARS on level three, and techno and . Island," at the art museum. master.com (rock) 3030 (reggae) 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, house on level four, 8:30 p.m. (248) 645-3361; -Scream BLUE HAWAIIANS FULL DEVIL JACKET Karl's Cabin, 9779 North postponed until Sunday, Sept. 12, Saturdays, at the club, 65 E. Machines: The Science of Roller 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, Fox and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, The Territorial Rd., Plymduth. (734) State Theatre, 2115 Woodward Huron, Pontiac. Free before 9 Coasters." "0uf Dynamic Earth," Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., Shelter, 431 E. Congress, 455-8450 (rock) Ave,, Detroit. Sold out. All ages. p.m. 21 and older; Alternative . and planetarium and Lasera pro Bloomfleld Hills. Free. All ages. Detroit. Tickets $8. All ages. LADY SUNSHINE AND THE X BAND (313) 961-5451 or dance night, 8 p.m. Wednesdays grams at the science center (248) 6444800 (blues) (248) 645-6666 or www.ticket- 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, http://wvm.statetheater.com in Clutch Cargo's. 18 and older. which closes temporarily Sept. 7, BLUE SUITE master.com (rock) Memphis Smoke, 100 S. Main (pop) (248) 333-2362 or opens Oct. 15 with new perma- 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, Lower GHETTOBILUES Street. Royal Oak. (248) 543: http://www.961melt.com , . nent exhibits "Life Lab," *The Towne Grill, 195 W. Liberty, with Park, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Sept. 4300 (blues) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN GOLD DOLLAR kinetic," "Every Rock has a Plymouth. Cover charge. 21 and 10, The Blind Pig, 208 S. First THE LEGENDARY WAILERS BAND The Monday-Tuesday, Aug, 16-17 Hip-hop and dancehall reggae Story," and "Reading Objects," over. (734) 451-1213 (blues) Street, Ann Arbor. Cover $5. 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, Majestic, shows scheduled for The Palace dance night with.DJ Chino, 8 and a temporary exhibit MOTOR CITY BOOGIE WOOGIE (734)9968555 Detroit. $17.50 in advance. of Auburn Hills have been p.m. Wednesdays at the club. "Turbulent Landscaoes: The FEST QINUWINE (313) 833-9700 rescheduled for Sept. 8-.9. 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover Natural Forces that Shape our With Johnnie Johnson, Big Joe 8 p.m. Friday, $ept. 3, State Tickets for the Aug. 16 show will charge. 21 and older. (313) 833- HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS World," 1221 N. Woodward, Duskin, Harold McKinney and Fairgrounds. Gold Circle seats be honored Sept. 8 and tickets 6873 or With Stewart Francke, 7:30 p.m. H Bloomfleld Hills. 1-877-462-7262 Uncle Jesse White,'8 p.m. $10 plus admission to the State for the Aug. 17 show will be hon http://www.golddollar.com DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Saturday. Sept. 4, The Magic Fair. (248) 645-6666 or purchase . Saturday, Sept. 11 at Pine Knob ored Aug. A limited number of first Friday featuring talk by Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., tickets online at vrww.ticketmas- Music Theatre, 1-75 and tickets are still available for the THE GROOVE ROOM curator Rebecca Hart on the Ben Ferndale. Tickets $20. (248) ter.com. (urban) Sashabaw Road in Independence Sept. 9 show, $67.50 and Funk, hip-hop and top 40 with DJ Shahn exhibit, a barbershop quar 544-3030 GORMAN/DEL GRECO Township. (248) 370-0100 (pop) $37.50. Refunds are available at Mac D, Thursdays. Women admit tet, origami workshop, drawing in 80UNCING SOULS 8 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 4, MANIC STREET PREACHERS the point of purchase through ted free; 'Love Factory" alterna the galleries, and a printmaking With H20. U.S. Bombs, Straight Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. July 24 show has been resched Aug. 17. (248) 377-0100 or tive dance night Fridays; demonstration by Susan Goethel Face and Union 13. 4:30 p.m. Main St., Ann Arbor. No cover. uled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. http://wNvw.patacenet.com Alternative dance with DJ Matt 17 at Saint Andrews Hall, 431 E. Campbell, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. Friday, Sept. 3, Saint Andrews (734) 668-1838 (folk/bluegrass) Saturdays; Alternative dance 3. at the museum, 5200 Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. Congress, Detroit. Tickets for the STONEY MAZAAR AND THE Tuesdays; gotbic, industrial and THE GYPSY MOTHS original date will be honored at Woodward. Detroit. Free with rec $10. All ages. (313) 961-MELT or WESTSIDERS retro with DJ Paul Wednesdays.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4,,The the door. $ ommended admission of $4, $1 http://www.96imeit.com (punk) 9 p.m. Friday. Sept. 3. Lower - Free, at the club, 1815 N. Main Mussel Beach Music Fest at children. (313) 833-7900 JAMES BROWN ZIGGY MARLEY & THE MELODY Town Grill. 195 W. Liberty. St. (at 12 Mite Road). Royal Oak. Cadieux Cafe, Detroit. $3 coyer. . DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Fox MAKERS Plymouth. Cover charge. 21 and Free before 10 p.m. nightly. 21 IMAX movies include "Tropical Theatre, Detroit. Tickets $35 and (313)882-8560 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, Royal over (734) 451-1213; 9 p.m. and older. (248) 589-3344 or Oak Music Theatre, Rpyat Oak. Rainforest" at 10 a.m. Mondays- $27.50 on sate now at THE HARRINGTON BROTHERS Friday, Sept. 10, Ford Road 8ar http://www. thegrooveroom.com Tickets on sale now $12.50 in Fridays, 'Thrill Ride; The Science Ticketmaster outlets or charge 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, Fox and and Grili, 35505 Ford Road. advance, $15 day of show. 21 of Fun" at 1 p.m. Mondays- by phone at (248) 433-1515 Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., Westland. Free. 21 and over. LA BOOM TEEN NIGHTCLUB and over. Buy tickets at Royal Fridays, and "Everest* and (soul) Bfoomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (734) 721-8609 (blues) Dance night for teens ages 15- Oak Music Theatre. Ticketmaster "Whales" multiple showings BUSTER BLUES BAND (248) 644-4800 (btues) 19, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and outlets or charge by phone at seven days a week, at the cen 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 9. SCOn HENDERSON, GARY WILLIS SWINGIN' UTTERS Saturdays at the club, 1172 N. (248) 645-6666 ter, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Karl's Cabin. 9779 North AND TRIBAL TECH With the Teen Idols. 8 p.m. Pontiac Trait. Walled Lake. Ages RICKY MARTIN Mondays-Thursdays and 7 p.m. Territorial Rd., Plymouth (734) 8 p m. Saturday, Sept. 11, The Saturday, Sept. 18, The Shelter. 15-19. (248) 926-9960 r Nov. 1 show at The Palace is Fridays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. 455-8450 (blues) Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward 431 E. Congress. Detroit. All sold out. and 4 p.m. Sundays; at 5020 BUGS BEDDOW BAND Ave., Ferndale. Tickets on sale ages. Tickets $8. (248) 645- MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER MEN AT WORK John R (at Warren), Detroit. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 3—5, Beale $15. (248) 544-3030 6666 or www.ticketmaster.com "Good Sounds." with music by 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, The Admission to Exhibit Hall is $3 Street Blues. 8 N. Saginaw. AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS (punk) The Tonehead Collective and Magic Bag. 22920 Woodward for adults, $2 for children ages 3- Street, Pontiac. (248) 334-7900 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, Fox and images by Thomas Video. 9 p.m. Ave.. Ferndale. $15. (248) 544- 15 and adults ages 60 and older. (btues) Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., JOHN TESH Fridays at Magic Stick. 18 and 3030. free for children ages 2 and SUSAN CALLOWAY Bloomfleld Hills. Free. Ad ages. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 2. Pine older. Free: "Work Release," MOGWAI younger. IMAX films are addition 8-p.m. Saturday. Sept. 18, The (248) 644-4800; 9 p.m. Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 and Rock 'n' Bowl happy hour with With Granger, 9 p.m. Thursday. al $4. (313) 577-8400 Magic Bag. 22920 Woodward Tuesday—Saturday, Sept. 7—11, Sashabaw Road in Independence bowling, music and complimenta Sept. 9. Magic Stick. Detroit. $8 HENRY FORD ESTATE-FAIR LANE Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030 The Habitat (inside Weber'sK Township. Tickets $36 and $26 ry food from the Majestic Cafe. in advance. (313) 833-9700' Estate tours include the restored DEANA CARTER • 3050 Jackson Road. Ann Arbor. pavilion. $13.50 lawn. Children 5-8 p.m. Fridays at Garden Bowl. .riverside powerhouse, Henry 6 p.m. Monday. Sept. 6 at (734) 665-3636 (blues) under 17 will receive $5 off $26 $6. 18 and older; "Rock n' MONK Ford's persona) garage and cars, Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater for IMMUNITY tickets. (248) 377-0100 or .(248) Bowl' with DJ Dei Villareal. 9 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, Trinity giant generators placed by Ford the 1999 Arts. Beats and Eats 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. 645-6666 or p.m. Fridays and DJ GutterbalK 9 House Theatre Stage. 38840 W. and Thomas Edison that still Festival in Pontiac. (country) Shain Park in downtown www.ticketmaster.com (new age} p.m. Saturdays at Garden Bowl. . Six Mite Road, between Haggerty operate, and the tunnej to the CHER Birmingham. Free. All ages: 10 Free. 18 and older: "The Bird's Road and 1-275 in Livonia. Nest." punk rock night with live 56-room mansion with elaborate With Cyndi Lauper and Julio p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, The TILT Tickets $10 general admission. performances. 9 p.m. Mondays carved woodwork and personal Iglesias. Jr. Concert rescheduled Deck, 2301 Woodward Ave.. With One Man Army, 7:30 p.m. $8 for theater members. (734) at Magic Stick. Free. 18 and . artifacts, at 4901 Evergreen for 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 12, Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and Tuesday. Sept. 21. The Shelter. 464-6302 older; "Soul Shakedown" with DJ Road. Dearborn. (313) 593-5590 The Palace. Auburn Hills. Tickets over. (313) 965-2222; 4 p.m. 431 E. Congress. Detroit. Tickets MOXY FRUVOUS Big Andy, 9 p.m. Tuesdays at from the July 23 show will be Sunday. Sept. 5, Phoenix Plaza on sale S8. All ages. (248) 645- HENRY FORD 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, The Magic Stick. Free. 21 and older. honored on Sept. 12. Tickets.for Amphitheatre for Arts, Beats and 6666 or www. ticketmaster.com MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE Magic Bag. 22920 Woodward (3i3i 833-9700 • The village is celebrating its 70th an additional show on Sept. 11 Eats Festival, downtown Pontiac; (punk) are on sale for $75.25 and Ave., Ferndale. Tickets on-sate season with a host of activities, 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, Roger's $12. (248) 544-3030 $45.25. Call (248) 645-6666 Roost, 33626 Schoenherr, TOM PETTY AND THE MOTOR LOUNGE and exhibits such as Abraham THE MUFFS MARKCHESNUTT Sterling Heights. Free. (810) HEARTBREAKERS '••"8ac'k Room Mondays." service .. Lincoln's assassination chair and 6p.m! Friday, Sept. 3. The 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 979- 7550 (reggae) "Echo Tour" 8 p.m., Saturday. industries employee appreciation a Ijfe.mask made 60 days before Shelter, 431 E. Congress. Meadow brook Music Festival, INTERCOURSE Oct, 9. The Palace.'Auburn.Kins.'.- night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays. his assassination, at the muse Detroit. $8.50. All ages. (313) Rochester Hills. Tickets on sale With Factory..8.1-, 7 p.m. Tickets $49.50 and $39.50 at Free. 21 and older; "Family* with um. 20900 Oak wood Blvd.. 961-MELT or http://www.96l- $12.50-and $25.50. (248) 370> : Saturday, Sept, 17, 7th House. 7 Palace and.Pine Knob.box offices DJ's Derek Piasiaiko, Echo and Dearborn. Hours are 9 a.m.. to 5 melt.com (indie rock) p.m. daily.$12.50; $11150- 0100 (country) . N. Saginaw.-St., Pontiac. Tickets and Ticketmaster. at (248)645- peep." 10 p.m. to 2 a:m..Tuesday.. 98 DEGREES Aug. 31.-also check.out the • seniors-, $7.50 kids 5-12, men> THE CHURCH an saLe $8.. All ages.,(248) 645- .6666 or www.ticketmaster.com 7 p.m. Saturday. Sept.. 4, State Moby after-party Ayg,-31.'. $3.'18 ' ' ' bers and children under 51ree. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 7th 6666 or wwsv.ticketmasrer.com Fairgrounds. $10 plus admission TYPE 0 NEGATIVE and older;..'Maximum'.Overload* (313) 271-1620 House.;7 N, Saginaw St., ISOTOPE 217 Pontiac; Tickets $20, All ages. to the State Fair. (248) 645: 6 p.m. Friday. Oct. 1. St. ' . V.ith Shake on Friday Aug. "26/10 ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM With the Eternals, Thursday, (248) 335-3540 (ait. pop) 6666 or purchase tickets online Andrews Hall, 431 E. Congress. p.m. $6. 18 and older; "Btg 1¾ 'Something Old, Something New: ; Sept. 23. Magic Stick. Majestic COLONEL SUN Theatre Center, Detroit. (313) at www.ttcketmaster.com. (top Detroit. Ticket's on sale $15. All', ' House'featuring Static • •Wedding Gowns of the 19th and : 40) .'• ages. (248! 645-6666 or Revenger.-with Tommy Onyx, •'.-.• 20th Centuries," on display 1-4-.- oh college/light, 9:30 p.m. 833;9700(funky jazz) NO MOOD INDIGO. , .www.ticketmaster.com • Andrew. Goldstbne and a ra're-sev . p.ni:'Wednesdeys-'Saturcjdys- «."'.' Thursday, Sept. 9, The Blind Pig, : JETHROTULL 9 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 7, The Bird by Fill artist 0..6:..--10 p.m: to 2-. "through Sept: 25, at the museum '208 S. First Street. Ann Arbor. . No cover.with college 1.0:'(7.34). With Yyktpria .Pratt Keating, 8/ '.." of Paradise,- 207 S*. Ashley St., Ann. HANK WILLIAMS. JR •a\-m .Saturday. Aug. 2S,$6. 21- . on VanMoosen Farm, 1005 Van : p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, Arbor. Cover $5 (734} 662-8310 . 7"p.m . Sunday,'Sept'. 5. Stale- •••'• '' and older, all at-th'e club, 3515 . Hoosen Road, one mile east of --9968555. Meadowbrook Music ''.Festival, on '(jaiz) .- ". ' , Fairgrdunos. Gold Circle seats Camff. Hamtramck. (313) 396- Rochester Road off of Tieriken •' - : CREED' " the campus- of Oakland'University OUT OF REACH :. •; $10 plus admission to the-.State-.' - 0080-or http:.-/www.niptbrde- Road, Rochester Hills. $3, $2 With Our Lady Peace and .in Rochester Hills. (248) 370- 10 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 9, Fair. (248) 645-6666 or purchase, troJt.com .'•-'.' . seniors and students. (248) 656- tL-- Oleander. Friday. Oct. 15. The 0100 Boulders, 1020 Ann Arbor Road. tickets online at www.ticketmas 4663 Palace. Auburn Hills. Tickets on Plymouth. 21 and over. (734) ter.com. (country) ST. ANDREW'S/THE SHELTER sale $24.50 reserved and gener- 459-4190 (classic rock) 'Three Floors of Fun." 9 p.m. JOURNEY OP U L. A Ft • al admission.. (248) 3700100 KRISTINE PATTERSEN DAVID YOUNG Fridays. $3 before 11 p.m.. $5 8 p.m. Monday. Sept. 6, State MUS I O- (rock) 8 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 12 at afterward,-18 anc older; X2K r'S- Fairgrounds. Tickets required. DANCEHALL CRASHERS Espresso Royale Caffe. 214 S. Polished Outlook. Inc. Free • dance night, 10 p.m. Saturdays: ACME JAM $10 plus admission to the fair. With No Use For a Name and Main St.. Ann Arbor. No cover! admission with purchase o^ CD. "Incinerator," 9 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Fox and (248) 645-6666 or purchase tick Limp. 7 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 26. (734) 668-1838 ' • . Young will sign copies of his ne,s m The Shelter. $6^ 21 and older. Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. ets online at Clutch Cargos. 65 E. Huron, (acoustic/urban) release "Renaissance." For infor St. Andrew's ana The Shelter are Bloomfleld Hills. Free. All ages. www.ticketmaster.com. (classic Pontiac, Tickets $10. All ages. POIGNANT PLECOSTOMUS • ma'tion'or reservations, can at 431 £. Congress. Detroit. • (248) 644-4800 (blues) rock) ft:. (248) 333-2362 (ska) Farewell gig with surprise guests, (248) 685-9898 tsemKiassica'i f 313I 961-MELT or ACOUSTIC JUNCTION JOYDROP 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. The 9:30 p.m. Friday.' Sept. .3.- Blind • DEATHGIRL.COM http:.••/wv,w.961me!t. com With DJ Clark'Warner. 9 p.m. 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. The Blind Pig, 208 S. First Street, Pig, 208 S. First Street. Ann. Shelter. 431 E. Congress. Friday. Sept. 10. 7th House. 7 N. Ann Arbor. Cover $5. (734) 996- CJ I, ur 1¾ STATE THEATRE Arbor. $7 in advance. (/34) 996 Detroit. Tickets on sale $6. All Saginaw St.. Pontiac. Tickets on 8555. (I 'V £5 "Igmtton* dance night. 10 p.m. t • -. 8555 . N I m*mrmia sale $6. 18 and older. (248) 645 ages. (248) 645-6666 or. PRETTY THINGS ALABAMA ALVIN'S Saturdays at the club. '2.U5 II' 6666 or svww.ticketmaster.com www.ticketmaster.com With The White Stripes. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. State The Hush Party with resident DJs Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Cover ELECTRIC BO0QAL00 KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND Tuesday, Sept. 14, The Magic Fairgrounds Gold Circle seats Melvm Hill and Cent, 10 p.m. charge. 18 and over.- (313) 961 With The Dopes and The Big With War. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave.. $10 plus admission to the State Mondays; and Cfub Color, featur .5451.or http., ;www.statethe- Creek. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. Sept. 6, Pine Knob Music Ferndale. Tickets $16 in Fair. (248) 645 6666 or purchase ing funk and disco. 8 p.m. ater com 2. Blind Pig. 208 S. First Street. Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw Road advance. (248) 544-3030 (rock) tickets online at'www.fickctmas- in Independence Township. Wednesdays (free before 10 Ann Arbor. 21 and over. $4 cover. RONI SIZE 24 KARAT CLUB ter.com. (country) Tickets on sale $25 pavilion. $15 p.m.). at the club. 5756 Cass (734)996 8555' With DJ Die and MC Dynamite. 9 "Cruise.Night' w»th hoi rods, . BACKSTREET 60YS lawn. (248) 377-0100 or (248) Ave.. Detroit. $5. 18 and older. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. St. Harieys and live bands. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturday-- Monday, 645 6666 or . (313) 832-2355 or .-. FAMILY VALUES TOUR Andrews Hall. 431 E. Congress. Thursdays: Latin/House dance Nov. 6—B, The Palace, Auburn www.Ucketmaster.com (70s hitp;//wwT,.a!vins.xtcom,com Featuring Limp Gi?kit. Filter. DM* Detroit. Tickets on sale $15. All night, 9 p.m. Sundays, intermedi & Hills. Sold Out! funk) ARBOR BREWING COMPANY and The Crystal Method. 7 p.m. ages. (248) 645 6666 ate sww.g lessons, 9 p.m. BARENAKEO LADIES KILLER FLAMINGOS Latin dance night..9:30 p.m. to Wednesday. Sept. 22. The SAX APPEAL i Tuesdays; and beginner swing With Cowboy Mouth. 7:30 p.m. 1230 a.m. Tuesdays. 114 E. Palace. Auburn Hills. Tickets on 10 p.m. Friday—Saturday, Sept. 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 2.and Friday-Sunday, Sepl. 3 5. Pine Washington St.. Ann Arbor. Free lessons. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, at sale, how $35 reserved and gen 10 --11, Boulders, 1020 Ann Sept. 9. Fox ond Hounds. 1560 Knob Music Theatre. I 75 and 21 and older. (734) 213 1393 or ; t'^e club. 28949 Joy Road l uX.fV^ff^Mqaiwqi^CT^W-^^ • tB.M »•. i»i )jL j JI. i \,9c^n^r^>^k^- ..V »w»^n""»"^p- E6* The Observer & EccentricfYllUiiSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 DINING BY ELEANOR II&ALD. ' • •'•'I'-i'lZV* \ i 'I SPKCIAL WHITER What: Over 40 eateries serving their specialties during the Arts, 1, Beats & Eats Festival. Don't cook this weekend! Go Pontiac l.-illfc.Wk Where: Saginaw Street and adjacent side streets between the Applebee's: Ribs to the- Arts, Beats & Eats in Phoenix Center and Huron Street, Pontiac. downtown Pontiac where your Beale Street Blues: Park When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 3-5; and 11 a.m. Ribs, Cole Slaw and Bread, BBQ eyes wilt definitely be bigger to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. than your tummy. Chicken Breast Sandwich, Eats: Everything from pizza, ribs and blooming onions to eclectic Chopped Pork Shoulder Sand ' In its second year, Arts, Beats creations from the area's top chefs. Foods to please vegetarians, & Eats was created to celebrate wich and Sock It To Me Cake. kids and every member of the family. Bo's Brewery & Bistro: Beer the diversity and quality of life Cost: Nine ticket strips for $5. Items require approximately in Oakland County and all of Bratwurst and Harvest Burger. three to six tickets. . D & G Foods; Hot Dogs, Sea . metro-Detroit. . Parking: Phoenix Center $5. SEMTA shuttles running approxi Designed as a destination soned Fries, Catfish and Ice mately every 15 minutes from Summit Place Mall (free parking) Cream. event, it is three festivals in one' and the Silverdome ($5 parking). including a world-class art show, Giovanni's Cafe Italianor a multi-stago non-stop musical Mc-staccioli with Palamino concert and a tastefest. Sauce, Spaghetti with Meatballs Proceeds benefit many Oak Rainforest Cafe: Tropical Sundae Cone, Strawberry Fruit and Scones with Strawberry Pre land County charities. Chicken Sandwich and Baby Bars, Junior Bomb Pop and serves and Cream. If you've-not had a chance to Back Ribs. Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich. Hola Tapas Cafe: Pinchos de check out a number of eateries in Polio al Ajillo (skewered chicken your home community, a trip to Bingham Farms Clawson and garlic) and Arroz con Coco y the Arts, Beats & Eats tastefest Morels, A Michigan Bistro: Trini & Carmen's: Beef Faji- Pasis (rice with coconut and Eats: Whether it's seafood or ribs you crave, you're sure this weekend, will let you do Mushroom Bisque and Grilled tas, Chicken Fajitas, Beans and raisins) to find something good to eat at the second annual that. You can sample from more Portabella Mushrooms. Rice. La Villa Restaurante: Arts, Beats & Eats, Labor Day weekend in downtown than 40 eateries surrounding Tortelljni and Pasta Primavera; Pontiac. your home turf in metro-Detroit. Birmingham Farmingtoii Hills Pike Street: Chilled Fruit Oakland County participants Bad Frog Tavern: Red Beans Fusion: Vegetable Fried Rice Salad, Horkatika (Greek salad), are listed by city location, so you & Rice and Mufalatta Sandwich. and Korean BBQ Chicken with Pasta Primavera and Assorted Fried Rice. •'..-. Potatoes Rockefeller. Priya: Vegetable Koorma with can find those from your Observ Hunter House: Hamburger, Truffles. Rice, Chicken Marhani with Double Hamburger, Chili Fries Le Metro Bistro: fruit er & Eccentric newspaper com Ferndale Royal Oak Crepe, Sorbet, Cake and Pie. Rice, Tandoori Chicken and Rice munity easily. Comparison eat and Chili Cheese Fries. Pudding. • by checking out the menus Club House Barbeque: Duggan's Irish Pub: Big Troy Bloomfield Hills Jamaican Chicken Pita, Fresh Chief Hamburger, French Fries The Bagel Factory: Veggie below. Oakland County's restau Benihana: Hibachi Chicken Roll-up, Turkey Roll-up, Fragel rant scene is Deli Unique: Vienna Hot Dog, Salsa & Homemade Chips, Sal- and Foot Long Coney Dogs. salito Chicken Pita and Straw with Mushroom & Fried Rice, and Pizza Bagel. livelier than ever. French Fries, Chili Cheese Fries Hibachi Shrimp with Mushroom and Frozen Yogurt. berry Shortcake. Southfield West Bloomfield Annabel's & Co. Catering: & Fried Rice, California Roll and Auburn Hills Great Lakes Kerby's Koney Island: Orchard Lake: Salad with Ginger Dressing. Flying Fish Tavern: Spinach Crossing "Coney Dog with Chili and Push Asian Cabbage Salad, Black Up Ice Cream. The Sheik: Vegetarian Beans & Rice, Wing Dings with O'Grady's Irish Pub: BBQ & Artichoke Dip and Whitefish GameWorks: Chicken Satay Falafel Sandwich, Sh war ma, Cucumber Dill Sauce and Chicken and Fresh-Cut French Burger with Cole Slaw.; with Peanut Sauce, Philly Clarkston Middle-Eastern Salad and. Bumpy Cake. Fries. " Stage & Co. Deli: Reuben Cheesesteak and Jambalaya. Schwan's Ice Cream: Vanilla Baklava. Excalibur: Sinatra Ribs and Picano's: Sicilian Sandwich Sandwich, Vienna Hot Dog, Cole and Sausage Sandwich. Slaw and NY Cheesecake. EATING OUT IN THE SUBURBS Just in case you missed it, Middle Eastern cuisine with out: Available. Catering: Cater Friday; dinner 3-9:30 p.m. Mon Highlights: Intimate, comfort $22,95- Luncheon menu here are some of the restaurants some American dishes, sand ing menu, 24 hours advance day-Thursday; 3-10:30 p.m. Fri able, relaxed atmosphere to includes fresh salads $6.95- we've recently featured on the wiches, salads, fresh juice, cap notice for catered items, mini day; 4:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday. enjoy the heritage of Italian $8.95; sandwiches $4.95-$5.95; Dining Page. puccino and espresso. Vegetari mum eight people per order. Gift Closed Sunday.Menu: Eclectic food- Outdoor seating for 20 at pastas $6.95 to $12.95; entrees an friendly. Kid's menu for chil certificates: Available collection of classic Italian with four tables. Restaurant seats: $7.95 to $13.95. Reservations: Panini Cafe and Grill — dren age 10 and under. Cost: innovative dishes and specials 85, snioking section 20 seats Recommended on weekends, 42087 Ford Road (between Hag- Lunch $4.95 to $9.95; dinner that are more "novello" (new). Handicap access: wide front and for parties of six or more. gerty and Lilley roads in the entrees $7.95. to $13.95. Combi Marco's— 32758 Grand Pastas are served with freshly- door, r^o steps. Cost: Antipasti Parking: Ample self park. Credit Sears Shopping Plaza), Canton, nation platter for two, $16.95. River (in Village Commons baked bread and fresh green (appetisers) $5.95-$8.95; Zuppa cards: All majors accepted. (734) 981-7000. Open 10 a.m. to Credit cards: All majors accept Mall) Downtown Farmington salad. Main courses include a (soupV:$2.50-$3.50; pastas Extras: Gift certificates avail 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 ed. Seats: 50, all non-smoking. (248) 477:7777. Open: Lunch side dish of pasta, vegetable and $12.95 to $17.95; Piatti della able, restaurant can be reserved a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Reservations: Accepted. Carry- 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday- potato. Meatless options: Many Casa (main-dishes) $14.95- for private parties. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Menu: WHAT'S COOKING THE ,, • Michigan Fall Game Feast, 7 arid other items at the festival Sunday, Sept. 26 during Culi ©b00ruer§5Ectentric ETOWN p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at near the Hudson's/Teligent Stage nary Extravaganza, in the r«?*-sc«3Pt-fs Fusion's Garden Atrium, on the upper level, facing Jeffer Waterman Center on the School 34555 W. 12 Mile Road, Farming- son Avenue. craft College campus, 18600 •ton HiHs. Cost is $39;95 per per .Damon's Restaurants is a,n Haggerty Road,, (between,Six son, prixe fixe, which doesnot international franchise based in and Seven- Mile roads, west of I- include tax or gratuity: CalKS'l&V- Co'himbus, Ohio:\yith' over\ 100 .2?5-> Tickets are $40 per person 489:8852 for reservations. restaurants. In addition to ribs, or $'75 for two. Call (734) 462- " Fusion chef Dale Sinclair has they are known for their chicken, 4417. Event proceeds help pay created a menu that includes steaks and unique loaves of for scholarships for Schoolcraft Great Lakes. Walleye, Young onion rings. College students. During the Mulard Duck and Michigan "We're proud to be one of the event, Master Sommelier Made White-Tail Venison witha cornu sponsors of this year's Ford Mon line Tr if fan of Unique Restau copia of fall flavors including treux Detroit Jazz-Festival" said rant Corp. Will present a wine Butternut Squash, Apple Cider Dave Khoury, owner of the three seminar^ matching wines to the : LAUREL MANOR, LIVONIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,199911 a.m - 7 p.m. Sauce and Cranberry Chutney. metro Detroit area restaurants - foods from Selected restaurants. • Damon's Restaurants has Canton, Sterling Heights, and A live auction will feature pack announced its support of the Wyandotte: "It's ah exciting ages designed to pamper and <3 R E A "T O R R O R T UN I X Y 1999 Ford Montreux Detroit Jazz chance for .us to be part of some delight lucky bidders. Packagers Festival, Labor Day weekend .at thing that makes Detroit fun." include a gourmet dinner for Hart Plaza on- Jefferson Avenue - The Canton Damon's is at eight in your home, prepared by ^eyou 'in downtown Detroit. Damon's is 43750 Ford Road. :; a Schoolcraft chef, and weekend proud to be "The Official Rib" of • Schoolcraft College — getaway to Pelee Island with the festival. 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