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VOLUME 34 NUMBER 52 WtSTtAND. MICHIGAN • 64 PAGES • http;//observer eccentric.com StvEN^-FiVt CtNTS 6 l*M H«MT«WI C BYDARRELLCLEM ?i* IN THE PAPER STAFF WRITER ->; : [email protected] : -•*•> • ', .-'''.' * •? . Facing a possible shortfall in holiday fund raising, The Salvation Army;iri TODAY Westland is seeking bellrririgers to coif lect donations in its familiar red ket tles. "I really need some people," Lt. COMMUNITY LIFE Charles Yockey of The. Salvation Army Wayne-Westland Community Center STAFF PHOTOS BY TOX Hmsr said Monday. A little bit: ft was meant The local organization launched its as something for Richard A time to listen: John Glenn High School English teacher Kristie Carr listens to her students holiday fund-raising effort Friday with only 10 bell-ringers a day, little more Shebibtodo when he read their creative writing papers. than half the 18 people it needs, he retires, but hisPdscha said. - Books and Gifts is serving The Salvation Army will pay $6.50 an hour, Yockey said. Bell-ringers must another purpose -bring be at least 18 years old and have a ing a little bit of Eastern New teachers are a class act photo identification and a Social Secu Orthodoxy to the pub- rity card, he said. Call (734) 722-3660. lic./Bl The bell-ringer shortage is fueling BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN new teachers have been hired in the Chal concerns as the Westland-based center STAFF WRITER John Glenn English department. struggles to meet its 1998 goal of bjachmao9oe.hondecomm.net There are highlights every day, lenge: $110,000. The money pays for pror AT HOME eaching can? be a interesting job Carr said, Sometimes it's a student English grams to help the community's less for ~ and that's especially true understanding something that he or teacher tunate, including one Westland family Twhen you're a new teacher. she didn't Uhderatahd the day before; Carolyn that didn't evem have clothes following Where the heart Is: f/om^ "Every day is. different. Each.day Caroli^:Bacbn^a^l995;^duate of Bacon a house fire earlier this year. entertainingisju$tih£ has it# ups and downs," said Kristie the University of Michigan, is, also The holiday fund-raising goal -JB6W .to; ..thedistrict; \. • • • : ^ ^ •reads to accounts for about 2Q percent of The lf0sed$ori^/pB -?VJ:&. Carr, a new. JSngU&h teacher at Joha; : her Glenn High School;; ; ;,? :: ; *? >, - :.: *I did not ;knSow very rnucn abbuti Salvation Army's total budget. She is one of many ney/ teachers in the district^ she said, adding it has mythol "It's a 20 percent that we really need Wayne^Westland. The district is * 'erlia "really-goodexperience." ogy stu to have," Yockey said. "It helps fund ENTERTAINMENT teeming with new teachers this "I have gotten really positive feed- dents. this office throughout the year." school year with 93 new hires. Five Although bell-ringers have been post- Please see TEACHERS, A3 Nbel: "Noel tyght," Dec. 5 Please see HELPERS, A2 in Detroit's Cultural Cen ter; offers holiday fun for everyone, /El Message on drunken driving hits home Theater: Talented cast BY DARRELL CLEM On the hood of another car, a single sentation showing what can happen this week, and the tab was paid by STAFF WRITER shoe served as a grim reminder of a when teenagers drink and drive. Central Distributors, local Anheuser steps up to the challenge [email protected] teenager who didn't wear a seat belt "This is really heavy stuff," she told Busch wholesaler for western Wayne of % Chorus Line," on Staring soberly at the mutilated bod and was thrown from a back seat them. "But I want you to be on the out County. stage now at the Theatre ies of teenagers and the mangled cars through a windshield. side looking in, instead of on the Lutheran students seemed impressed they died in, Lutheran High School Inside these cars, students saw inside." by Babb, who tried to educate them Guild ofLivonia-Redford Westland students sat in silence. empty beer bottles and cans, tree Babb brought her "Make The Right with stories of victims who died or suf playhouse in Redford,/fL3 Inside one car, a teenage boy who limbs, twisted metal, blood and more Call" program to Lutheran High on fered lifelong injuries. chose to drink alcohol and drive could blood - the remains of death. Tuesday, continuing her nationwide been seen slumped over a steering As 310 students watched, former crusade to help teenagers make life- Thoughtful words wheel -his chest crushed during a hor helicopter flight nurse Barbara Babb saving decisions not to drive if they "I think it helps us to understand REAL ESTATE guided them through a grisly slide pre drink. She visited several local schools rific death. Please see MESSAGE, A3 Busman's holiday: What do people who sell houses for a living demand in Foundation to offer lots of yuletide fun Dec. 10 their own homes?-/fl Westland residents and the business dren to be helped by The Salvation P.D. Graham, Hayes and Johnson. • Sponsored two Westland students community are invited to attend the Army. Canned or boxed food also may In turn, the foundation will donate to attend the Blue Lake Music Camp. INDEX Westland Community Foundation's be brought for the Army's food pantry. its holiday card budget to charities des • Gave $5,000 to the Westland holiday event featuring Victorian Car Those planning to attend are asked ignated by the children. YMCA summer camp program. olers, scheduled for 6:30-9 p.m. Thurs tQ call ,(734) 595-7727. The Westland Community Founda • Donated $15,000 to The Salvation • Obituaries A4 day, Dec. 10, at the Hellenic Cultural The foundation also is getting help tion in 1998 has: Army for summer camp programs. • CJRifled Index _ F3 Center on Joy Road. this season from youngsters who creat • Hosted its fourth Christmas in • Donated $5,000 to John Glenn High School's instrumental music pro RealEstate F3 The carolers will provide holiday ed their own holiday cards for the foun July event and raised more than music, and refreshments and hors dation's annual card mailing. Children $27,000 to help The Salvation Army. gram for band uniform replacement. _ Crossword . F9 d'oeuvres will be served. Admission is from the following elernentaries helped: • Donated $12,000 in scholarships to ^ Jobs Fll donation of an unwrapped toy for chil Patchin, Edison, Cooper/Nankin Mills, 14 Westland students. Please see FOUNDATION, A2 Home & Service 06 Automotive G7 • Opinion • A12-13 • Calendar f . B4 Glenn students • Sports \ CI • Real Estate Fl HOW TO REACH US pennies Newsroom: 734-953-2104 from heaven' ^6^.^0001^:734-691-7279 BY DARRELL CLEM Email: STAFF WRITER fa^rmwrt#oe.hornecomrn.net dclem9oe.homecomrn.net Nightline/Sports: 734-9 83-2104 By placing plastic rnilk jugs in their classrooms, John Reader Comment tine: 734-953*2042 Glenn High School students have raised $2,294 for two Clesslfied A 0vertlsing: 734-591-0900 charities. Sponsored by Glenn's student council, the "Jar Wars" pro Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 ject raised money by urging students to place their pennies Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 in milk jugs during their sixth-hour classes. "Somo people were putting in $20 bills," Steven Tamaroglio, a sophomore CIBBS student council representa tive and Jar Ware co-chair, said, "It's amazing the heart STATF Pfioro BY TOM tlmm these people have." Students raised the monoy on Nov. 16-17 to help The Sal Team effort: Maria Baldysz (left to right), Steven Ta?naroglio, and Brian DcGior- vation Army in Westland and the Wayno Civitans. The gio, lOth-graders at John Glenn High School, are the chairs of the Jar Wars effort. They are shown with some of the money collected. Plenso see PENNIES, A2 ;.r. **W) ThtObmrvr * Bctmn^rid THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 •WW*** SJELTESHI Home intruder "I've lived there tor 20 years Ctr break-in hunting bows valued at $2,000. and I didn't lock anything,'' he Also misaing were $700 in items A WettUod man who lost hun- A woman told police that bar that included hunting clothing, a. dred* of dollars to a home said, Tve learned a lot from this 1999 Volkswagen was broken one happening. Maybe I can help duffel bag, assorted tools and intruder is warning other home into between 6:30 p.m. and 8*0 hunting knives. The man told owners not to make the same other people and keep the same p.m. Nov. 23 while it waa parked thing from happening to them" police the intruder forced open a' mistake he did, The man, who outside of Joy Manor, a kAnqaaV door of the garage. lives near Joy and Fannington The man also told police that type facility on Joy Road. The roads, left his kitchen window the intruder apparently went driver's side window had been Car invaded inside his car, unlocked in his unlocked, making it easier for an smashed out. Items reported A Westland man told police intruder to slip in between 3 driveway, but didn't take any missing included a purse con thing. that his ear was burglarized a.m. and € a.m. Friday while he, taining a makeup bag and sun between 7 a.m. and noon Nov. 19. his wife and two guests slept. Shotgun stolen glasses; a school bag containing after he left it in a parking lot "That's the scary part, that we a calculator, tape recorder an4 south of Quo Vadis Theater on were actually in the house," he A Westland man told police school work; and a cell phone.; that someone stole a 20-gauge Wayne Road north of Warren, said. Estimated value; $200. ; • Stolen items included a $100 cell The intruder took the man's shotgun from his pickup truck i r bed while he was shopping at the phone, .$30 in quarters and a $50 wallet, his wife's purse, keys and Garage break-in Sony headaet: He fold police his several other items. In all, the Westland Meijer at Warren and A resident of South Hubbard Newburgh roads between 6 a.m. passenger-side rear window had intruder got away with about .filed a police report saying that been broken out, among other $1;700, most of Which the man- and 7 a.m. Nov. 23. The truck someone entered hie garage bed has a cover, but the man vehicular vandalism totaling had received from selling a between 10:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and $1,000. snowmobile, said someone lifted it and took 6:30 a.m. Nov. 23 and took three the gun, valued at $300. Foundation from page Al U Gave $5,000 to Taylor Tow Barns Elementary. leaders and residents. • Co-sponsored a children's ers senior citizen housing for a • Donated $500 to Jefferson- • Sponsored a Westland summer concert series at the computer lab. Barns for a school playground Chamber of Commerce luncheon Westland public library, • Donated $6,000 to an Oak- renovation project. with a motivational speaker, and II Sponsored an adult coffee wood Health Center based at • Sponsored a dinner dance sponsored-25 high school stu- house concert series at the Lincoln Elementary School; The with Tony RussoVBig Band, dents to attend. clinic also serves.Jefferson- drawing more than 300 business ._„,—^-T-. .^,..^-^., j^^iiijirtiii^ •.i.i.ii. i... ._ t»»fmb»^*^iJ6«*rlii« from page Al ^liiiiteHMijiiiM'4ftlik''n^bMjtfv4Mv ^MH^ML Pennies ^^^W^^^mK^Wp^t. •^^fcS^^^^^' ^P* *»^^W ^W^« KtM «mmM&wmti$OiiJiL>» 4s30 "*^^W. ^"^^"" T^^^ w^^^^ ^Bk^^^^* T*"^ »WWIP money will be divided between the two orga example. nizers didn't want classes to be disturbed by ' Am. Ti» wl* riMiaii TiiHiifcM; tee* nizations. Interestingly, social studies classes seemed the fund-raisihjg effort, - ^ffWfc ^r^V ''^"iflC^^n ^^^P«fp*w '^^P^P^p*' , Wit* f|» W§w^frj(ppfl^l^pi. pec* This says that these students are caring .to be the most generous. In that one subject Jugs filled with money were taken to the and giving, and it says something about the area, teacher R. Gordon's class raised the office in exchange,for empty ones, and office id^H staff that they would spend time to promote largest amount of money and teacher Wayne administrators locked up the money. this kind of activity to help others," Glenn ' Cummins' class accumulated the most pen Several companies helped out with Jar assistant principal Michael Downs said. . nies, Tamaroglio said. • . • Wars. Donating 100 milk jugs each were iwjrtioibfrf ifiw rnjnaridiiwttiii] Studenta turned in their pennies during As a reward, those two classes won a sub Melody Farms Dairy, Michigan Dairy Inc. WaMfca^a^aWtkA 'MteiiHHi 'AiuuL .^4^ Mk^ their sixth-hour classes, accumulating one marine sandwich party courtesy.of the stu and Embest Inc. I^VQWVDtKWf fUm* flWBP w XfW dent council. NBD Bank's Wayne-Cowan branch in ^L^fAt^h^^^k ^juijri Vk^u^uuf—s '•4^A point for every penny to see which class .JMJIiPM'JIISPaWVlMpiiMJIMV *"•• . could earn the most points. Tamaroglio coordinated the project with Westland donated 25 canvass bags to hold -QimiHV .*•!• mppn«j»wiw» «nu nw the change. The Observer & Eccentric News owtt M prim; 4ponfce Mssistmce is offered forneedy families from page Al Local families who need help fortunate residents agree to pro . Proof of income is required. Xo • To apply, visit the ed at area major department Road south of Palmer. during the holiday season are vide holiday gifts for the needy. apply, visit The Salvation Army stores that allow the fund-rais urged to contact The Salvation Generally, those who qualify at 2300 Venoy between 9 a.m. Salvation Army at 2300 ing effort, Yockey said he still Prom there, they are dropped Army Wayne-Westland Commu for help include low-income fami and noon or between 1-4 p.m. Venoy between 9 a.m. needs people to work at sites off at kettle sites between 9:30 nity/Center, 2300 Venoy. lies who meet federal govern Monday through Friday. and noon or between i- such as grocery stores. a.m. and 10 a.m. and picked up ment guidelines for food stamps *AH IVe been able to cover is between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Salvation Army has an and similar forms of assistance, For more information, call The 4 p.m. Monday through my major department stores," he adppt-a-family program in which Lt. Charles Yockey of the West-^ Salvation Army at (734) 722- Friday. said. Holiday: fund-raisers have some of the community's more land-based center said. ••••••'.. 3660. Salvation Army officials become more difficult in recent checked with temporary employ years as some businesses initiat ment agencies as a possible way ed new policies prohibiting col of finding bell-ringers. lection efforts on their property. . "The employment agencies With a bell-ringer shortage, Kl ADI.K Si KVK F LINTS meflttano <3>bsmrer % want to charge me an arm and a officials are even more concerned Putfi$h«d «v«y Surrf*y «nd Thurtday by Ob$*ntt & EoewXriC* N«w3p**ri, 3625) 8ctootcn?l. Lh-cri*, Ml leg "Yockey said. about not raising enough money 44150. PtitoSc* po«tag« paid it Uvoni*. Mi 4*151. AddrtM ftl mftl (»ub**1f*tan, chang« <4 «Mrt». Form 35«8) Jo P.O B« 3004. Uvorto, M) «lSl;T#laphoot 69J-0600. - Bell-ringers hired to work to help the community's needy Observer Newsroom E-Mail /«_^.^v SUBSCftlpTtON RATES .,,^^ need to arrive by 9:16 a.m. at families. y> Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to the editor MootWy _....._.... _. S3.65 Owyair.:.... 1 - „.„— iSSOO The Salvation Army, 2300 Venoy Ooayw— —_,.„ ....-»47.40 Orw>W(Sr.C aw The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1998 ." i Corporal gets „ » - f \ • • \ .- • * • / t -.•,*. »» plaudits from *• » ••r* t -<>: state MADD •'.i »• i BY DARRELL CLEM BTAIT PHOIOS BY TOM HAWLEY STAKF WRITEft [email protected] Listening time: Barbara Babb speaks to the A Westland man, praised for saving lives by combating drunk Lutheran Westland stu en driving, has gained statewide dents about drinking and attention. driving. Students listen Brian Ferns, a Wayne County carefully. Sheriffs Department corporal, has received the 1998 Life Saver Award from the state Mothers Against Drunk Driving organiza tion. "It's a great honor," he said. Ferris, 44, was one of nine Michigan road patrol officers honored last week during a Message Lansing ceremony kicking off from page Al MADD's 13th annual "Tie One On For Safety" campaign. The campaign encourages dri that we only have one chance. If we screw Babb also warned that backseat passen Babb warned students that, until they are vers to tie red ribbons on their up, it could be a fatal mistake," 17-year-old gers too often die because they don't believe in their early 20s, their bodies can't even cars - particularly during the senior Gordie Engel said. "It was eye-open seat belts are needed in rear seats. begin to effectively process alcohol. And she Brian Ferris holiday season - to show support ing to see what really goes on." Not only do they often die, she said, but urged them never to leave alone a drunken for anti-drunken driving efforts. Student Amy Tanner, 18, said some stu their bodies hurl forward "and kill people in friend who has passed out, because that Ferris, a sheriffs department dents - but not all - likely learned from the front as well." friend could drown in his or her own vomit AWARD$i employee for 20 years, was nomi Babb's account of her years as a flight nurse She warned that teenagers who try to help Babb also told tragic stories of having to : nated by department Executive wear seat belts. - > in St. Louis. injured friends by pulling them from a car tell parents that their children have died in Director Maggie Cesnick. "Cpl. Ferris is always willing,! "Some people will think about it, but often hurt them, instead. She told of one alcohol-related accidents. Emergency room k MADD cited the following rea on or off duty, to par IK ipatt- in ^ they'll probably just forget about it the day teen who was paralyzed for life from the workers also have to wash off necklaces, sons why Ferris, a native of any program or activity that will; they want to go to a party," Tanner said. neck down after he was moved before med rings, watches and other personal belongings Detroit, was chosen to receive a educate the public ahout drunk.' "But some people might take it in and under ical help arrived. to give them to families, along with blood Life Saver Award: driving and to d< \\\ww it take.s- stand it, and it could change their lives." stained, torn clothing 1 1 • During a one-year period to stop drunk drive! -; " MADD Family grief "Families always want the clothes because Babb told gruesome tales of accident ending Sept. 30, he made 142 said in a statement • \ Babb also told of a father who fought a that's the last thing their kids wore." she scenes - the decapitated bodies, the flesh, traffic arrests involving alcohol. Diane Page. MADD public, legal battle all the way to the U.S. Supreme said. the blood, the broken glass, the smell of bat • He volunteered to become relations director -am t-he- Court to4iave his comatose daughter's feed Donna Strang, a Lutheran High English tery acid and gasoline. co-director of MADD's first statewide group each ysar- ing tubes removed. The father believed that teacher and adviser to SADD (Students She warned that teenagers who don't wear Wavne County golf outing in selecLs nine road patrol officers' five years of watching his daughter exist in Against Driving Drunk i, said she hopes that their seat belts are much more likely to die 1998. for the Life Sa\er Awanl Win-; in crashes, although some hopelessly try to diapers was enough. Tuesday's lesson had an impact on students • He made a presentation ners include thre< patio; otD.vrs- avoid injuries by bracing themselves with Babb told of one paramedic who arrived at "We all know that some teenagers drink." against drunken driving during from sheriff's departments, three- their arms extended. a drunken driving fatality only to find his she said. "But I hope they learn to be respon Livonia Ladvwood High School's from local municipal depart own daughter in a heap of four dead high sible with their actions and not get behind That's like bench-pressing 3,500 pounds." Alcohol Awareness Week. ments and three from MichiiTan! she said. school students. the wheel of a car." • He lias addressed the State Police $ Detroit Firefighters Academy About 6O.OO1' drive! ire The number of teenagers killed while seniors who reported having five or drunken driving crashes in the United Junior Program on alcohol arrested for alroln ' offeiiM nil- Teens driving under the influence of alcohol is more drinks in a row in the past two States has declined 26 percent since awareness. ing a typical veai n. M n ;ai_.ii:.' continuing to decrease. Various study weeks was 3 percent lower in 1997 than 1990 and 36 percent since 1982. going • He has assisted during St. MADD "said. results show: in 1990 and down 23 percent since 1982. from 18,444 in 1982 to 11,773 in 1996. Patrick's Day week with Smart In 1997 alone. '> 14 per.p.i du*d and • The percentage of high school • The percentage of college freshmen • The number of people killed in Ride, a program that allows in alcohol-related aiceieni>. trcnJ* seniors who reported having a drink in who say they drink beer frequently or teenage drunken driving crashes in the potential drunken drivers to call a total of 1.446 t:.i'fk latai:' ••.-. the past 30 days was 8 percent lower in occasionally was 10 percent lower in United States has declined 40 percent for a ride the group said booze 1997 than in 1990 and down 24 percent 1996 than in 1990 and down 30 percent since 1990 and 64 percent since 1982, • He participated in the Buck Another 13.461 people -uf!> red since 1982. since 1982. going from 3,597 in 1982 to 1.309 in le Up program, which encour injurie.- m aicotmi-relati :i clli- • The percentage of high school • The number of people killed in 1996. ages safety by urging drivers to sions STMT PHOTOS BT TOM HAWIXY Food for thought: Carolyn Bacon, English teacher at John Glenn High School, has group discussions with her students in mythology. Teachers from page A1 hack." she said. She teaches are "getting to he more rowdy." students in core classes, creative about 140 ninth- and 10th Cnrr said writing and expository writing graders in core classes and It's nice to be younger, ("arr, There has been a lot of inter mythology. 2f>, said "They feel they can acting with families, she said "1 Bacon. 25. says the students relate to me better." she said like it a lot here " appreciate the energy and Carr. who graduated from Bacon also likes it. "It's fun to vibrancy of a younger teacher. Western Michigan University go to sporting events," she said It was also fun to be at John They may be a "little wilder" and received her teaching certifi Olenn when John (ilenn went while not taking advantage, she cate from Kastern Michigan I'm- Ifi^TMiirj^ versitv, likes Wayne-Westlnnd into space this fall, she said said r As tune goes by the students schools She teaches about l. >0 Traveling woman: First year Ski Equipment teacher Kristie Carr icaits to enter her classroom. Slie has to travel from different classrooms to teach her English classes at John (rlenn High School BLOWOUT Skis • Boots • Bindings • Poles 2784? Orchard Lake ltd at 12 Mile. Store Hours : Today 10-0 * Daily 12-9 Saturday 10-6 • Sunday 12*5 • Closed Wednesdays '•> v^vK^W^^MU^':- #(W) '•<.'•'• fg ••:};.,-V.: f/^vi%« Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1998 MM OBITUARIES ft*«MJEYF.WOOO (Dorothy) of Jackson, Tenh., and Arbor. Lark and Rose Perry. Funeral services for George PATSWIA A. CAMPBELL Kiineral services for Shirley Philip (Diana)"of Chelsea; Loucks, 69, of Westland were Funeral services for Patricia Vfood, 79, of Canton were Nov. daughters, Lois (Charles) tbhg Dec. 1 in Uht Funeral Home Campbell, 56, of Wayne were ; CATHERINE M. J AN MA JAMES H. KftlST 24 in Vermeulen Funeral Home of Foxpbrt, Ky.,joy (teroy) Sim- Funeral services for Catherine Funeral services for James with burial at Michigan Memori Nov. 30 in Uht Funeral Home it}'Plymouth Township with bur chak of Canton, Hope (James) • Janiga, 86, of Westland were Krist, 74, of Westland were Dec. al Park in Flat Rock. with burial at Cadillac Memorial ial at United Memorial Gardens Shuler of Gastonia) N.C| and today, Dec. 3, in L.J. Griffin 1 in L.J. Griffin Funeral Home Mr. Loucks, who died Nov. 28 Gardens West in Westland. Spe n^ar Plymouth. Officiating was Paula (Dannie) MuUinii of Car- Funeral Home with burial at St. with burial at St. Hedwig Ceme in Wayne, was born in Taren- cial services were held by Lodge the Rev. James F. Andrews. letpn; brothers; David'tapp and Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn tery in Dearborn Heights. Offici tum, Pa. He was a supervisor in VFW Post 3323 Ladies Auxil •Mrs. Wood, who died Nov. 20 Keith Tapp; sisters^ LUlian Heights. Officiating was the Rev. ating was the Rev. Leonard the steel industry. iary. iji Ypsilanti, was born in South Ellenwood, Lorraine Fadiga and Stan Tokarski. Partensky. Surviving are: wife, Douisea; Mrs. Campbell, who died Nov. Ltyon. She was a homemaker. Beverly Valentine. . v Miss Janiga, who died Nov. 30 Mr. Krist, who died Nov. 28 in sons, Larry (Sue) and Jim 25 in Wayne, was born in She was a member of the Full Memorial contributions may in Livonia, was born in Yonkers, Wayne, was born in Madison, (Kathy); daughter, Terry; moth Detroit. She was a homemaker. Salvation Union Church of be made to Alzheimer's Associa N.Y. She was a homemaker. Wis. He was an emission control er, Regina DeMilt; brothers, Surviving are: husband, Northville. tion, 17220 W. 12 Mile, Suite Surviving are: brother, employee in the automotive Charles (Judy) and Thomas Robert; sons, Stephen, Santo, I Surviving are: sons, David 100, Southfleld, MI 48076 or Edward Kloc; and sisters, Louise industry. (Audrey); sister, Jeannine Donald, Robert and Donald (Vickie) of Westland, Mark Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Surviving are: wife, Frances; (George) Piatt; four grandchil Campbell; daughters, Victoria sons, Keith (Camille) and Kevin; dren; and one great-grandchild. and Mary; mother, Mary Jack and daughter, Stephanie Mr. Loucks was preceded in son; and 12 grandchildren. Mrs. (William) Anders. death by bis father, George. Campbell's children live in West- land and Canton. GEORGE W. LOUCKS • INDIVIDUALIZED CARE & ASSISTANCE PLACES AND FACES • DELIGHTFUL ACCOMMODATIONS • REMARKABLE AFFORDABILITY Chamber fun DDA chief Coffee's on I II •! ' ~ I • " ' ^ ^ •- The traditional joint Holiday On Nov. 13, Steve Guile, the U.S. Rep. Lynn Rivers, D-Ann Party of the Westland Chamber Downtown Development Author Arbor, will hold a coffee hour lyjarquette House's unique brand of assisted living for older of Commerce and Wayne Cham ity director for the city of West- 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at adults stresses wellness and independence — not passive reliance. ber of Commerce will feature a land, was re-elected as treasurer the Westland Family Diner, gift exchange. Attendees are of the Michigan Downtown and 8301 N. Wayne Road. All con By partnering with Mercy Health Services, one of the Detroit asked to bring a gift advertising Financing Association. The stituents of the 13th Congres area's most trusted and progressive medical systems, we prolong their business. Gifts should be MDFA, an organization of DDAs, sional District are encouraged to the health and vitality of our residents. Prevention and early valued at $10 or under. municipalities, financial advisers stop by. For information, call intervention are the key. The event will be 11:30 a.m. and consulting firms, has existed Rivers' district office at (734) Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Jay Manor. since 1992. It promotes develop 741-4210 in Ann Arbor or (734) Whether it's a little help with residents'day-to-da y routines and Entertainment will be provided ment of communities throughout 722-1411 in Wayne. activities to enhance their independence, or providing transporta and Salvation Army bells will be the state with emphasis on tion for a physician visit, or bringing a health care professional tolling to remind those present of downtown areas. The MDFA by a resident's apartment for follow-up therapy after a hospital the true meaning of the season. also provides quarterly seminars Decorating contest Price is $15 for the luncheon. A on current topics of concern, pub stay, Marquette House is exceptionally qualified to meet the 24-hour cancellation notice is lishes a quarterly newsletter and City Council President Sandra ever changing needs of older adults. required. For reservations, call aids in addressing members' leg Cicirelli has announced the 12th 326-7222. islative issues. annual Christmas Decorating Marquette House features full-service dining, a broad selection Contest, sponsored by the city of social and recreational activities, 24-hour emergency response, council. Cicirelli will chair the housekeeping services, and a warm, friendly staff dedicated to event. Raffle drawing On the road Residential displays will be hospitality and companionship. Raffle tickets to benefit the James Jennings, Ph.D., has judged by members of the coun cil. Plaques will be awarded to Marquette House is easily accessible, yet peacefully secluded Joseph F. Benyo scholarship are been elected national secretary available through the Westland of the Family Motor Coach Asso the winners at a regular meeting by our abundantly wooded grounds. Call now to schedule a tour Chamber of Commerce. A vari ciation. The international associ Tuesday, Jan. 19. There will be and discover why Marquette House is so exceptional in so ety of Beanie Babies and $500 ation is for people who own and first-, second- and third-place many different ways. will be the options in the Win enjoy the recreational use of winners. Council members will ner's Circle drawing 8 p.m. Sun motorhomes. look at all nominations Wednes day, Dec. 20, at Farwell and day, Dec. 16. Friends, 8063 Middlebelt. The Jennings lived in Westland for Those wishing to nominate sing-along event will begin at 25 years and was a Wayne-West- themselves or someone else for 5:30 p.m. land school principal. He served the award may write to the MARQUETTE HOUSE as state president of Michigan Westland City Clerk's Office, Aatitud UvVig Proceeds will go toward fund Elementary and Middle School 36601 Ford Road, or call Clerk ing the scholarship and the Principals Association in 1981. Patricia A. Gibbons at 467-3185 chamber's small business pro Jennings and wife Shirley are or 467-3191. MANAGED BY : &/VBKXSS* grams. To buy tickets or for retired and live full time in their -*ff* Deadline for nominations will information, call 326-7222. motorhome. be 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14. 36O00 CAMPUS DRJVE • WESTIAND, Ml 43165 Those selected for the awards foT (734) 326^537 be notified by the city clerk. Celebrate the land Open December 6th-9th sSfi 11 Menu • Daily Lunch • Dinner Specials The JOE FRAZIER 20 OZ. NY STRIP ^9.95 Under New Management Monday Nite Football FREE PIZZA Plus...Special Happy Hour Prices! HAPPY HOUR 25* WINGS Monday-Friday 3*6 pm Saturdays...ESPN Game Platf 75* CONEYS Sunday*,..NFL Sunday Ticket targe 6t Small Screen TV's Everyday...NHL Center Ice 41275 Ford Road • (734) 981-1313 • Just 1 Block West of 1-275 • Canton ^mmmmmmHours ; Mon.Sat. 11-2 a.m; Sun. Noon -2 a.m. ••*.'•• %••«*•• M»It.lh»l 'ill Hi MM— •! •• si*+tm »,,„ The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1998 M§: MET open for new applications 'Friends' hosts family holiday event The Michigan Education Trust cost of one year's tuition at a trust. *,, i (MET) will accept new appli four-year public university in Applications are available at cants Dec. 1, 1998 to Feb. 1, Michigan was $2,302. This year banks, grocery stores, day care possible through parks mil- 1999. The MET program pro the average is $4,385," said Join the Friends of Nankin portion of the program takes facilities, hospitals, Rite Aid Mills and Wayne County place 3-4:30 p.m. Cost is $2 lage funds. In the event of vides an opportunity to pay Anderson. stores, Secretary of State branch future college tuition costs for a parks staff for holiday festivi per person and pre-registra- inclement weather, the tree- MET contract price is exempt offices, libraries and Treasury ties 3-6 p.m. Saturday at the tion is required. lighting ceremony will be held Michigan child. form state income tax and the offices. ii. Acting state Treasurer and Nankin Mills Interpretive For families attending after indoors. increase in value of the original A nonrefundable $26 fee is Center in Westland. 4:30 p.m. to visit with Santa The Nankin Mills Interpre MET Board Chair Madhu contract price is tax deferred. required when submitting an Anderson said full, limited, or Families can expect a visit Claus and to view the tree tive Center is located on The increased value is then application. from Santa Claus, seasonal lighting ceremony, there is no Hines Drive just east of Ann community college contracts will taxed at the students' tax rate For more information call 1- be offered with two purchase games and stories, old-fash need to pre-register and no Arbor Trail in Westland. For over the time he or she attends 800-MET-4-KID (1-800-638-4543 ioned holiday crafts, refresh fee. All children should be information on this or any options: lump sum and monthly college. MET is not guaranteed . Information also is available on I ments and a tree-lighting cer other Wayne County parks J purchase. by the state of Michigan. It is accompanied by an adult. the Web site at: www. treas. emony. The craft and game This event has been made event, call (734) 261-1990. "Ten years ago the average secured by the assets of the state.mi.us imaginsurprise the e / I gifts for under s A. Jacobson's exclusive holiday mugs Collectible Santas, *35 or 3 for 90 and dessert plates. Five mix and match designs available. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Each $8 or four for 524. Kitchen Shop. B. Hinged ceramic figures filled with delicious chocolate balls. From Galerie Au Chocolat. s25 each. Fancy Foods. C. Silver plated holiday spreaders from Wallace. Set of four. s20. China, Crystal, Silver. D. Choose from an assortment of holiday platters, including this delightful snowman handpainted on a cut glass plate. $18. Kitchen Shop. E. Give a gift of home fragrance from ScentAtions. Cinnamon-scented pine cones in a holiday gift box. 510. Bath Shop. F. Carols of Christmas clock plays 30 seconds of music as each hour strikes. Twelve carols in all. Quartz battery operated. Light sensor lowers volume during the night. s29.95. Home. a gift from Jacobson's means more B -V, -£ m ^\ Jacobson's Birmingham • (248) 644-6900 Livonia • (734) 591 -7696 Rochester • (248) 651 -6000 EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS • SUN 10-7 • MON-SAT 10-9 Gift Certificates Complimentary Silver Gift Box Jacobson's Charge AS* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 Experts warn area officials of Y2K problems BY TIM RICHARD Amin is director of administra the situation, list all possible neck is stretched to the other Griffiths had a taste of the refuse to make any kind of STAFF WRITE* tive services for the city of Ann [email protected] problems, design and test solu end of campus. I will not be cele problem last September when assurance of Y2K compliance. Arbor. He was among a panel of tions. A consulting firm said that brating 2000," confessed Jose- the Northwest Airlines strike Many will tell you to buy -•City hall will hesitate when speakers at the University of as of Nov- 17, some 35 percent of Marie Griffiths, U-M's chief prevented many faculty and stu $600,000 or $700,000 of new you ask if it's ready for the Y2K Michigan's Nov. 30 outreach pro all institutions and 29 percent of information officer and executive dents from returning to campus. equipment." problem. gram with the Michigan Munici governments hadn't started director of information technolo Officials from the Conference • How do you test embedded That's on the advice of attor pal League. preparations. A mere 7-10 per gy- of Western Wayne, Livonia, chips? A lot of utilities have neys. They don't want mayors, "Even the director of the cent had tested their equipment. Griffiths' special problem will Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, embedded chips in heating and city managers and public safety Detroit Water and Sewerage Wayne County, for example, be the $1 billion medical center Oakland University, Pontiac, cooling equipment, elevators directors to make promises they Department says to keep a water reported it has "an aggressive on U-M's North Campus - power Detroit, Western Michigan Uni and escalators. Answer: About 5 may be unable to keep on Jan. 1, supply on hand," Amin added. schedule" but is a year behind supplies, insurance records, lab versity and several outstate percent of chips will go bad. 2000 - the date their computers No one predicted western civi that schedule. Likely to be oratory specimens, payrolls, cities fired questions and war • After a power failure, stores might, perhaps, crash. lization will grind to a halt. But affected: traffic lights, pension logistics for medical students. stories at the speakers. in Australia were out of food in "Attorneys advise us to be many computers are pro payments. "We have lots of biomedical • "In Washington, D.C., two days. wary of the statements we make. grammed to read a two-digit Those preparations involve specimens stored in controlled there were claims that over half • "I never thought of the pos The city is exempt from suits number for the year and can't asking vendors and repair com environments," she said. "We're their fire engines wouldn't sibility that my car wouldn't (under an ancient legal doc tell the difference between 1900 panies tough questions - which looking at survival systems. start." start because of an embedded trine), but personal suits can be and 2000. So even where they will evade answering - "It takes three months to get • "Now we have to ask our chip in the car key." Reply: Any filed against you for misleading changes are being made, every about whether the equipment people to do the assessment," vendors who repair our radios, car built since 1997 by the Big statements," James Amin one needs to be prepared. they're selling and repairing is she added, advising officials that 'is your repair service Y2K com Three is supposed to be Y2K ailvised a roomful of municipal U-M is urging municipalities Y2K compatible. they already should have started pliant?" ajid university officials. to make all employees aware of There are days when I feel my preparations. • "Many vendors absolutely Please see Y2K, A7 Practical tips for homeowners getting ready for year 2000 Get ready for a one-week puter programs so that they cash. camping trip on Jan. 1, 2000. record all years with four digits. • Have up to five days sup Don't plan an airline flight But that might involve changing plies of key consumer items - that day. And if you happen to programs written in computer medications, non-perishable be in eastern Europe, Latin "languages" that are rarely used food, household supplies, batter America or a Third World coun any more. ies for lights and radios. If you try, your campout may last The GartnerGroup, which spe depend on food stamps or the longer. cializes in research, suggests Women-Infant-Children federal The reason is Y2K - the what the average homeowner program, you should be especial widespread expectation that should - and shouldn't - do as ly cautious. The old propane gas computers will malfunction the year 2000 approaches. stove may come in handy. because they record the year by Excerpts from its report "Year • Don't count on your gro the last two digits and can't tell 200 Risk Assessment and Plan cery store being open more than the difference between 1900 and ning for Individuals": a couple of days if there's a 2000. • "A 'bomb shelter' mentality crash. The food industry is JS OR THE CHILDREN, For example, a person born in is not called for." Don't with among the worst prepared for 1944 may be told by a computer draw all your money from banks Y2K. he is -44 years old, not 56. Cred or liquidate investments. • Stock jugs of water. EROM SANTA it card bills could be shown as • Prepare for localized fail • Fuel your vehicle. Have an not having been paid for 100 ures for a limited time - think in adequate supply of home-heat- years. terms of a snowstorm of several Santa will be at Somerset North every day 'til closing. Ana ror each child who visits, The solution is to write com days. Have two weeks' salary in Please see TIPS, A7 he has a special girt A velvet pouch ror three golden coins rrom Santa's treasure chest Children can use the coins tor purchases at participating stores. Or tuck them away as mementos. While you're waiting to visit Santa, the characters from "The Giving Season* will be on hand ror rollicking entertainment, amusement and storytelling. Ii you wish, you can even join them ror Saturday breakfast (Reservations can be made at the casue.) LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL WESTLAND c And for your entertainment, we've arranged daily performances at ( d/iiustnuts ff)oii ,/)/' f((wflf//{<\ ^L \ A r ii i; <; A i. i. i; K Y • PiSIKfor n^fsighti©dne$ s & Qst>oftKjd^t) Friday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 12th at 11:00 am. Sunday, December 13th at Noon The price is right! FKH5 VALET PARKING ALL 5WLE DATES The technology is advanced! The results are great! Featuring items removed from Rose Terrace including an l&hc. pastel portrait GUARANTEED LOWEST RATE and an 18th c. 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Exhibition Hours: Call: 248-352-2806 Frfcfay W«mbrt 4 the Observer & Eccentric! Tmm)M, DECEMBER 3,1998 ** season The holiday season may be the packages in plain view," said Bill Avoid parking near Dumpsters them in the trunk and out of what the carjacker looked like —. $1,000 if their tip leads to the busiest shopping time of the Liddane/ director of Help Elimi or large vans or trucks. (These ' sight/ /' sex, height, build, race, age, hair arrest and binding over far triju* year, but it's also a prime season nate Auto Thefts, a program obstacles decrease your ability to Tiy to keep one hand free with and eye color and special fea of a suspected car thief; up !•' fbr criminals to'prey oil shoppers which operates; a' toll-free tip see the space around ycnir vehi the ignition key in hand. Look tures. ;. $10,000 if the Up reaulta in tba burdened by packages and alien rewardlihe. .< '. cle* where carj ackers could be around and inside car before get Once you are in a safe loca arrest and binding over for trial' too preoccupied to take parking ; of auspectod theft ring mamfcere ; "Unfortunateiy, this careless hiding.) ting in, : tion, report the crime by calling lot safety precautions.; : : ness is precisely what criminals •Consider using the valet ser If you are threatened by a car- .9-1-1 or the police. Also report and/or chop shop operator*. Officials from a statewide auto are counting on during the holi vice if you are shopping alone at jacker with a gun or other your information to HEATs toll HEAT also rewards $2,000 f*r theft prevention program say day seaiwn. These HEAT holiday night at a mall. Leave only the weapon, give up your car. Don't free tip reward line> at {800) 242- information leading to the safety should top holiday shop. issuance of a warrant for a car-v safety tips are offered to remind ignition key with the valet* argue. A life is more important HEAT whether you are a car ; ; per*' list this season. \ < people to stay alert and not for (Keep your registration and thahanycar; jacking victim or witness a car jacking suspect. .V.\\>' ; 'People have'a lot on their get abbut safety concerns, so proof of insurance in your wal- When driving in traffic, always jacking. Your confidential infor Since its inception in 1M5;>~ • minds during the holidays and that everyone has a happy and W •'; -::-0,- '•:;;/•%.;•":•:• ^::- leave room between you and the mation could be worth up to HEAT has awarded $1.7 million* often do things fo* the sake of safe holiday.^ - ' : If shopping late at night, ask car in front, so that ifyou sense $10,000. to tip callers and recovered 2,$7fc expediehcythey might riot other HEAT offers the following tips the store clerk if it is possible to trouble, you can maneuver vehicles valued at $26.8 miUiotl,! wise dp, like leaving their car for shoppers:; /.'.>.'; ^/v -\: get store security to escort you to quickly and get away easily. HEAT is funded by Michigan The HEAT tip line has received running or open to make a quick Pftrk in weli-lighted areas', your ciiiV; If you leave purchases If you are carjacked or witness auto insurance companies and 5,246 calls leading to the arrtwisv stop for, some item or leaving hear sidewalks or walkways. or wrapped gifte in the car, place a carjacking, try to remember rewards tip line callers up to of 1,960 suspecU. \. Z£ Wfning to :•<•- Santa Glaus is coming to town and to Rite Aid stores in western Wayne County. Santa will be on hand to visit with children and hear their wish lists at Rite Aid stores in Canton, Garden City, Livonia andRedford.r . Rite Aid will provide children with a complimentary photo graph of their visit with Santa. Children can meet with Santa from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays and 1- 5 p.m. Saturdays. Here is the schedule of appeaVances: Friday, Dec.4 and Saturday, Dec; 5 r- Rite Aid stores at 180 S. Lilley, Canton; 37355 Eight Mile; Livonia, and 25790 Joy Road, Redford. : Friday, Dec. ll and Satur day, Dec. 12 — 5736 Middle- belt, Garden City, and 31245 Eight Mile, Livonia. Friday, Dec. 18 and Satur day, Dec. 19 — 15181 Tele graph, Redford. Rite Aid operates about 4,000 stores in 30 states with annual revenue of $12 billion. In Michigan the chain operates 381 stores. M- from page A6 ingfuel delivered in late 1999. • Retrieve all your e-mail messages. • Send your mail and pack ages early. • Obtain hard (paper) copies of your Social Security records, pension and savings plans. • Avoid air travel around Jan. 1, 2000. If air traffic control sys tems fail, an airport's ability to handle flights could be reduced THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 THROUGH MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 by 80 percent. ll Have your medical and den LACHES JEWELRY SAVE 40% on Architect* and Blue Company flannefs. tal checkups in advance. Reg. 28.00-36.00, sate 1640-21.60. n MEN^WT ATCOWKTOWH SAVE 25-50% on bur larg§ selection o1 holiday SALE 29.99 Cubic zirconia bracelets set in 18K efiMNXAM. BLUE COMPANY ALSO NOT AT PHPPS PlAZA. TW 8UMMTT OR NORTH • Ask your local city, town dresses for misses, petites and Parisian Woman. Reg. 59.98- goW-over-sterting silver. Reg. 60.00. wACcessoftca POKTIWi- ship or village if it has made 220.00, sale 44.99-110.00. N0f£SS£& preparations. You may have to SAVE 40% on a large selection of boxed Parisian SAVE 50% on Architect* golf fleece. Reg. 60.00. sate jewelry. Reg. 15.00-20.00, sate 9.00-12,00. NACCESSORES hound them. For example, do SALE 49.99-69.99 Large selection of casual 30.00. NME^KffATOCV*/rOWNE#MNGHAM.NCmtPCOTMAU they have cellular phones and dresses for misses, petites and Parisian Woman. Reg. 69.99- PLAZA. mobile radio backups for emer 89.99. N DRESSES. CHILDREN gency services? SAVE 40-65% on new reductions on related SAVE 25% on winter gloves, mufflers and hats from GartnerGroup has surveyed separates from famou3 makers In New Directions. Reg. 28.00- Fownes, Ben Berger and more. Reg. 8.00-75.00. sate 6.00- SAVE 40% on selected holiday dresswear for infante, thousands of enterprises and 200.00, sale 9.80-120.00. NV^orecncm 66.25. NACCESSoftes toddlers and girls. Reg. 30.00-78.00, sale 18.00-46.80. H CHLCREtTS, NOT AVALABLE AT DOWNTOWN EtfRMNOHAM generally finds that large com SAVE 25-50% on new reductions on selected fall and SAVE 50% on our large selection of social occasion panies are preparing, but small holiday career collections from famous New York designers. handbags. Reg. 28.00-60.00, sate 14.00-30.00. NACCESSOWES SAVE 40% on playwear for Infants, toddlers, girts and er companies and many govern Reg. 58.00-152.00. sate 29.00-114.00. tmsssEsspOfrrsY.w.wts boys from Architect*, Radishes *. Rosea and Babycrest. Reg. 14.00-38.00, sate 8.40-21.60. NO«£nE>rs. NOT AVAILABLE AT ments are not. In general, the on our large selection of Parisian Signature SAVE 40% DOWNTOWN BFMNGHAU U.S., Canada, Australia and the two-ply cashmere sweaters, mock necks, turtlenecks and SAVE 40% on our large selection of women^s dress and northern European countries cardigans. Reg. 138.00-148.00, sale 82.80-88,80. NMJSSES casual shoes from Timbertand, Enzo, Van Eli, AJgner* and more SAVE 40% on selected outerwear for infants, toddlers, Will be in better shape than SWEATERS Reg. 37.00-90.00, sate 22.20-54.00. rvwowxsSHOES girls and boys. Reg. 20.00-145 00, sate 12.00-87.00. N CHLDREN-S, NOT AVAIABU AT OOWNTOWN BttMNQHAU Mexico, Central America, South SAVE 25-50% on our large selection of sweaters. SAVE AN EXTRA 40% on already-reduced America, eastern Europe, Africa, Reg. 24.00-54.00, eato 12,00-27.00. MUSSES AND JUMORS-SWEATERS selected children's shoes and boots from Stride Rite. Jumping Asia and the Middle East. Jacks, Esprit* and Candle's. Orig. 25.00-52.00. sale 17.99- on famous maker collections for SAVE 25-50% 38.99. now 10.79-23.39. NCHLOAEN* SHOES Parisian Woman. Reg. 28.00-180.00, sale 20.99-89.99. PLUS TAKE AN SAVE AN EXTRA 25% on women's red-lined SAVE 25-50% on juniors' knit and woven tops and EXTRA bottoms from Palmetto's, Reference Point and more. Reg. fall dress shoes, casual shoes and boots from Enzo, Nine West". Y2K Van Eli and more. Orig. 37.00-90.00, sale 27.75-67.50. now 18.00-38.00, sale 13.50-28.60. N JUNSORS 20.81-50.62. NWOMEKS SHOES from page AS SAVE 25-50% on juniors' dresses and collections from XOXO, Ecru. Byer and more. Orig. 18.00-69 00, sale 13.60- SAVE AN EXTRA 25% on men's red-lined °/c 34.60. N JUNIORS 6hoes and boots. Orig. 100.00-135.00, sale 74.99-99.99. now 66.24-74.99. NMEN-S SHOES "compliant. But the Big Three SAVE 25-50% on our entire stock of misses' wool Web flitos are pretty much coats end leather Jackets from Jones New York* and more. Reg. MEN IOOFF ignoring Y2K problems. 250.00-650.00, sale 125.00-487.60. MUSSES COATS SALE 199.99 Bill Blass* solid camel hair sport coat. City officials have further SAVE 25% on Tomorrow's Mother maternity apparel. Reg. 345.00.«kors ANY SINGLE SALE ITEM advice from the federal General Reg. 24.00-148.00, sale 18.00-111.00. nMATERNITY EXCUJDESDEMW Accounting Office about other SALE 29.99 Preswick & Moore solid-color and AWOUNQtRt patterned dress shirts. Reg. 45.00-55.00. NMEN-S COUPON VALID possible malfunctions: THURSDAY, • Traffic signals that are INTIMATE APPAREL SAVE 30% on gloves, mufflers, hats, caps and slippers FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, date-dependent could break from Grandoe, V. Fraas and more. Reg. 15.00-70.00, sate 10.60- SAVE 40% on our entire stock of Chance Encounters* 49.00. N MEN'S DECEMBER 3,4 AND 5 ONLY ••A down. satin aleepwear. Reg. 42.00-58.00, sate 25.20-34.80. NNWATE %•, • Criminal records may be SAVE AN EXTRA 25% on selected men's lOuWXrNMM Ml 004#CW M *• WrtR 10MCWiKUtweaMI r APPAfttU fM Hi >M fc.v.f * *»* The Observer & Eccentric/THURSDAY, DECEMBKR 3,1998 :rr mmm IBYTWRJCHARD / budget message;; reversal of fortune1* for a region doofebd its exports covered residential, cammeroul , cal fownuia to produce a "volatil -STAFF warren "Since taking office in January which "in the 1970s and 1980s 5 billion in 1990 to and industrial markets. SEM ity index." A high number is bad; ni ^rlch«rd*oe.homecomin.n*t 1991, Gov. John Engier has furi- often trailed the national econo billion in 1997. with COG credits "lo* mortgage a law number is good- The region 9li ^A decade ago, southeastern damentally tran^fornied{hefis my, sometimes by a wide mar t sh^re* coming from interest rates, reduction* in • reduced its 1990 index for execu •V 1 ugari was"the economic sick cal and economic landscape of gin.", :'•':'; ••'•jj/^'-.'•' :••':•.'•.•.' ••>•;:, tern Michigan, property tax rates and higher lev-; tives «ndl managers from 3.1 to , 'yjriah of the Midwest, the epitome the State of Michigan, For years, SEMG0(3r s analysis -concen i region has be«n "insu- els of transportation and infiras- 1,7; for precision production craft iKi.¾ what scoffers called "the Rust Michigan lagged behind the trates br^rthe national market from the negative economic tructure sfcen.dmg.' (Italics and repair, from 8.7 to 3.5. 1 : v f :; -ivjf ^ - •-•••'••• • •••••••• ••••• ••••••• : nation in nearly every economic and behavior of the autp bompa- $$¢$8 of the 1990i. Military: addi&d;) > -v ' >•",•//;• \',A Nationally, the index for exec A^ii^T^ay tKe, auto capital butperv indicator/ rues. Items: = ;w:;'',';'.-h?-::-'. [^pjjfcjitlosirigs, defense industry m Services added 185,000 jobs, utives arid managers moved •'^Ibrms the nation and even the "Today, after cutting taxes 24 ' • "Consumer, sentirnbnt has, ^t^aefca and the collapse of up 16 percent during the 1990Sj from 2.3 (Jower thanSE Michi lti;! %\noy,e dive^sifiecl butstate times, stopping wasteful govern on the whole, been quite bullish" ^oWWMlt commercial real estate "Business/ management/ engU gan) to 2.0 (higher); for precision '•*''Regions^\ >; ! • :rV- V^'.;.:'- ment spending and reducing sirice 1990.^6 U.S. ecbriomy v wickets hurt the economies of neering services, health arid mis-. production! craft and repair from - Why? Ho^? Who did it? ' both Welfare caseloads and has grown at a moderate 2.8 per j&any metropolitan statistical cellaneous services were the . 5.8 (lower than SE Michigan) to riOi.fi/The JJngier administration, unemployment to record-low lev cent annual average. ',arjeA3 .,. Defense spending does leaders in job creation. Whole 6.5 (higher), -.mfc-ays Gov. Jphn'Engler. •'••"•./-.. • els, Michigan drives America's • The motor, vehicle industry ]noi play a large role in the sale and retail trade also record^ SEMCOG predicts that any . i.^."Consumjef sentiment" arid renaissance. ( "has increased output per hour > region's economy, and commer- ed sizable gains." " ' - downturn will be less severe ,:(i.f the many initiatives uridertak- "Michigan's economy is the by 34 percent." < cial real estate was not subject to • Banking lost jobs with than those of the 1970s and >i;;^ri by the U.S. motor vehicle envy of the nation. Our success • Consumer concerns about : the. degree, of speculative excess multi-state mergers, but.real 1980s. The region will face labor iridustry,''.coupled with the fact ful efforts to reduce regulations the low quality of U.S. vehicles \ evident; in.' other cities/: estate and insurance made up' shortages. 'TThe, region will need v>In$hat this region hasn't beenhurt and taxation have freed busi versus foreign cars are largely '.5j|:ManUfacturing used to be forit. .«,/.'.' to retain workers, attract needed Viir^y "military base closings and nesses, entrepreneurs and work resolved. The Big Three "spent unstable. In the decade of 1979- workers with specialized skills, ^ - defense industry cutbacks," says ers to create jobs, grow and pros more than $117 billion world 89, southeastern Michigan lost Buoyant forecast and encourage higher labor force 144,000 manufacturing jobs. In y„ .£ report by SEMCOG, the South- per." (Italics added.) wide on research and develop SEMCOG's forecast was much participation*. - .east Michigan Counciljaf Gov- ment work." the 1990s, however, manufactur the same as the University pf SEMCOQ'sreport is entitled ing added stability, inching up . ( ^ernment. Economists Jeffrey W. • American manufacturers Michigan economic forecast of "Profile of the Southeast Michi I V^pnes arid Abel Fein.stein don't SEMCOG'scase targeted the light truck, van and from 493,000 to 496,000 by 1997. Nov. 19-20. The southeastern gan Region's Economy and Labor J ^«yeri mention Engler's riam©f SEMcbG, m its October "Pro sport utility vehicle market, "the Manufacturing work weeks rose corner will lead the state, Market 1997."Copies are avail ' iKbugh thpy gaVe sonde slight file of the Southeast Michigan fastest-growing segment of the from 42.9 hours in 1990 tb 45.6 although overall growth will able from SEMCOO Information ''[ iredit X6 his property tax cuts. Region's Economy and Labor overall vehicle market." 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"Labs have a good nose, schools, Godlewski said. Oak Lfcottia is adding a new cop ble* at K-9 coordinator for the they don't bite; they can track, land's eouree is certified by the who] may turn out to be a real Oakland Police Academy. and they're natural hunters * he Commieiion on Law Enforce money-maker. . "Because of the drug forfeiture said. Price is $3,600, andnext ment Standard*. Hie name U Haro, and he's a laws, these dogs pay for them class starts in January. ! : Detroit and Michigan State Oerman shepherd dog being selves. That dog (in Bloorafield • Patrol dog academy - five PoUee offer costlier 14-week trained.at the Oakland Police Hills) made $20,000 in six weeks at 40 hours pet week in academies where the dog is Academy by Officer John Walk- months. Most departments that both classroom and; field train trained from scratch; Oakland send officers here pay forit by ing. It covers narcotic^ detection, finds it's cheaper to give dogs •^tye've had a K-9 unit for eight forfeiture money?" Gbdievyaki i tracking, building searches, arti some pret^iniiig to tie up less of ye^B," said Walker, "but one of said. . :^/.^.:,/,:-^ .'•: cle searches and aggression con the handler's time; the, dogs is retiring. This is the f • The poiice academy is headr trol. The $7,400 price includes Chief of instruction is John replacement.* quartered on the Auburn Hills an imported, $8,000 German Skalski, an officer with 27 years Campus of Oakland Community shepherd dog that has been pre/ experience in the K-9 unit in A five-year veteran of the : department, Walker qualified for; College. It's a rarity |n Michigan trained. Detroit and head trainer there the. K-9, unit through an inter- -; the only academy that trains American-bred dogsi show a lot since 1$76. ''He's the best in the view process. He hasn't handled dogs for police work. OCC has of hip dysplasia; Godlewski said, , stated Godlewski dedared. a police dog previously, though completed tWo classes and cur and the imports from Germany, ''/': Five assistants work with he iwns.a 7-year-pld shepherd- rently is running third, said Dr.. the fprmet Czechoslovakia and Skalski; one to each of the five I^brador mix. Joseph Macri, dean of public ser Belgium have "an all-around students; They teacti thei student V Oyer five weeks in November vices at the campus. better temperament." to iraiii the clog; The current; and Pecember, they'll train for "We have a waititig Hstfor Dogs are matched to handlers class includes officers frorii the 2QQ .hours, sometimes putting in next spring,* Godlewski a aid. and their homes. The handler Livonia and Sterling Heights 12-hour days. More precisely, "The response from the public boards the dog with his family, police departments and the Ing the academy will teach Walker has been overwhelming. And the lams donates food. ham (two deputies)* and Lenawee to train Haro. students on campus (OCC and. "The last week of class, we'll counties sheriffs departments. ^-^:¾^^¾.K;^:v;M€^: Tuition is steep, but one police nearby Oakland University) love do drug raids with the Detroit in the first week, handler and 1 department made its money, us." Police Department/' Godlewski dog follow a trail made by drag bacjt 24 hours after the dog said. "We try to expose them to ging tripe from the'stomach of a Wmm Sim PHOTO BtJOBH 8TOW&WD started work. Two kinds stuff they'll face down the cow. To make the work more Field training: An unidentified officer and dog wrap up "Jhat dog found a car with There are two kinds, of classes: street." rewarding, bits of hot dogs are a busy day of training at the OCC Auburn Hills Cam • Narcotic dog academy - two Police departments asked OCC added, as bait. At the end of the trail is the dog's ball. pus dog training academy. It's a rarity in Michigan - the only academy that trains dogs for police work. Speaking English "It's a big game for them,B Godlewski said, referring to the nose, not a light, and is faster One dog will be a replacement dogs. "We look for a dog with a than a couple of officers. All the fora retiree, and the second will strong ball drive and strong people I've caught over the years be an addition, bringing the K-9 LocmmtMOtoWiKldCtMtTturjViMagi retrieve drive." In the past, some will surrender when you unit to four. handlers gave commands in Ger announce you have a dog that Besides police work and rev Joinin the festivities during the man, but today the handlers will bite," Godlewski said. enue, the dogs are loved by 1998 Snowbabies Winter Celebration .stick to American English. Use of K-9 units tapered off members of the public who some "My first dog was from Bel about 10 years ago when the fed^ times get nervous when a V^S^* at Always Christmas gium and was trained in Dutch. eral government ruled that hanv human officer comes around. eleoration Then I trained him in German dlers had to be compensated for "Great public relations,'' said PECEMBER4-6 and later used English - a trilin the time caring for the dog at Morrall. Place your order for the premiere edition of "I Have gual dog." That dog was retired home. But new forfeiture drug Godlewski now works with A Feeling we're Not in Kansas Anymore featuring at age 9. laws enable the dogs to pay for Storm, a 76-pound male now 6 Dorothy and Toto with a Snowbaby. One difficult kind of training js their keep, and then some. years old. Snowbabies Retirement Day is building search. ''When we do a Sgt. 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Conviction on charges of vandal WESTLAND involved in a new legislative ous school districts in southeast ism and theft could have result RECOUNT SOUGHT He earned a bachelor of arts lobbying push on a more united, Michigan, Schwarze will be degree from Michigan State Uni ed in a four year prison sen BEJLL-RINOERft NEEDED Melissa McLaughlin is asking regional approach. remembered by many school versity d a juris doctorate from tence. Facing a possible shortfall in- for a recount in the 11th District Superintendent Michael administrators at his funeral at Wayne State University. holiday fund raising, The Salva Wayne County Commission race. Wilmot told the school board 10 a.m. today at Northville Pres He was active in the labor law tion Army in Westland is seelk-'. The Canton Republican lost : Monday night of the aims and byterian Church, 200 W. Main section of the Michigan Bar ing bell-ringers to collect dona- the seat to Wayne Democrat REDFORD progress of the Tri-County St., Northville. Association, formerly serving as turns in its familiar red kettles:',' John Sullivan in an Election Day Alliance, formed last spring by Schwarze, 55-year-old senior its chairman. SENIOR ftHOPOKM "I really need some people," Li. upset by 47 votes. The Wayne school officials in Wayne, Oak partner in the Detroit firm He is survived by sons, The Senior Center Gift Shop, a Charles Yockey of The Salvation County clerk's office will begin land and Macomb counties. Keller, Thoma, Schwarze and Thomas and Eric; daughter, longtime goal of many Redford Army Wayne-Westland Commu the recount Monday and con The group was organized in a chief legal counsel to the Livonia Cara Brott; parents, Fred and Community Center seniors, got nity Center said Monday. clude Wednesday. move to affect school legislation Board of Education, was driving Marian Schwarze; and sister, off to a flying start Tuesday. The local organization McLaughlin will need 25 votes on all areas - financing, local a Ford Expedition when it was Bonney Hendrick. "We did $250 by noon," said launched its holiday fund-ra'ii- to swing the election her way. control and other issues, Wilmot struck on the driver's side by a Helen Zimmerman, gift shop ing effort Friday with only 10 With today's sophisticated vot said. pickup truck. committee chairwoman. bell-ringers a day, little more ing methods, she acknowledges The alliance expands Garden Schwarze's vehicle rolled over PLYMOUTH The gift shop offers a wide than half the 18 people it needs,' it's a long shot. City's lobbying involvement from from the impact around noon variety of items handcrafted by he said. "Twenty-five votes won't be an its longtime membership in the Sunday in Wheatland Township, CAROLER RETURNED seniors, who must be at least 55 The Salvation Army will pay easy thing to find," said Michigan Association for a rural community in Hillsdale Plymouth city officials are to qualify as suppliers. $6.50 an hour, Yockey said. Bell- McLaughlin. "I don't anticipate a Improved School Legislation County between Jackson and the happy that whoever took a Items are sold by consignment, ringers must be at least 18 years' slam dunk." (MAISL), made up of 10 western Ohio border. Fiberglas caroler from Kellogg with all proceeds going toward old and have a photo identifica Her recount request didn't Wayne County school districts. Passengers in his car included Park returned a piece of holiday senior services. The shop takes a tion and a Social Security card, come as a surprise to Sullivan. In a progress report on the his brother Fred Schwarze, 57, tradition. 10 percent cut from the sale of he said. Call (734) 722-3660. "It wasn't unexpected," he new Tri-County Alliance, Wilmot of Plymouth and Fred's son, Carl "I drove past the park Monday items created by seniors who The bell-ringer shortage is said. "It was a close vote. We told the school board last week Schwarze, 35, of Chelsea. morning on the way to work and have volunteered 40 hours or fueling concerns as the West- were looking for this all along." that he is personally involved in Tom Schwarze was pro nearly drove off the road," said more to center projects and 20 land-based center struggles to; Sullivan isn't worried about studying the impact of Proposal nounced dead at the accident Paul Sincock, municipal services percent for those volunteering meet its 1998 goal of $110,000. the recount's outcome. A on local schools scene. Fred Schwarze was treat director. "I was glad to see it less than 40 hours. The money pays for programs to "I can't see it changing by that Other areas of study by the ed for minor injuries at Hillsdale back in place." Offerings include hand-sewn help the community's less fortu much," he said. alliance are the general school Community Health Center and Someone had stolen the boy stuffed frogs, bears, kittens and nate, including one Westland Either Sullivan or McLaughlin powers laws, local control, use of released. and girl carolers nearly two clowns; knitted tissue holders; family that didn't even have will take office on Jan. 1. The public funds for private schools The accident is still being weeks ago from the planter box beaded necklaces; clip-on pins; 8clothes following a house fire commission's first meeting of and special education costs and investigated by township police. at Main and Penniman. The kitchen hand towels; wood- earlier this year. 1999 is slated for Jan. 5. funding. The driver of the pickup. next day the boy caroler was put carved tulips, shamrocks and Bell-ringers hired to work McLaughlin wrestled with the David Fowler, 34, of Addison, back in place. However, a note recipe holders. need to arrive by 9:15 a.m. at idea of a recount after the Nov. 3 was not injured. His children, found on Frosty the Snowman Located in the Community The Salvation Army, 2300 Venoy election. She filed for the recount Matthew and Heather, both 10, said the girl had been carol- Center at Hemingway and Capi Road south of Palmer. on the deadline of Nov. 23. LIVONIA were taken to Bixby Medical napped. tol, adjacent to Capitol Park, the From there, they are dropped The Hth District seat encom Center in nearby Adrian. While the thief may have shop is a year-round project off at kettle sites between 9:30 passes Wayne, Belleville, Romu ATTORNEY DIES IN ACCIDENT Born in Pontiac, Schwarze thought taking the $800 statue operated by seniors from 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. and picked up lus and the townships of Canton, Tom Schwarze, a Northville moved to Northville in grade was a prank, police weren't to 3 p.m. weekdays. between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Sumpter, Huron and Van Buren. attorney who handled Livonia Public Schools' legal concerns for more than 20 years, died Nov. 29 GARDEN CITY while returning from a hunting CLARIFICATION In an article in the Nov. 29 Wayne County senior citizens to edition of the Observer Newspa register for Meals on Wheels. pers, an incorrect phone number The correct number is (800) was published for western 851-1454. «*•». ^n,. turn Ho Hum into Ho Ho Ho .. 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A Follow child restraint laws Westland man reads a •'M tk Mestland police joined recently with not making sure children are properly secured newspaper >. \M\M other police agencies in cracking in the car. It's better to take precautions last Friday, •'. W W down on violations of the state's child before a crash than live with a fatal mistake the kickoff restraint laws. afterward. day of the It's part of a nationwide program called Oper | The state has laws designed to help protect holiday ation ABC Mobilization: America Buckles Up children. Here is a recap of our laws concern shopping Children. Some 5,000 agencies are participating. ing child restraints: season. Area The crackdown will continue periodically during J • Children age 1 or younger must be merchants the next year. restrained in a child safety seat facing back- are counting A leading cause of death among children is ; ward, regardless of where they are riding. on people to •car crashes. In fact, six of 10 fatally injured • Children 1 to 4 have to be in a child safe come out children are unbelted, and three of those killed ty seat if they are riding in the front seat. If shopping •would be alive today if they had been in child riding in a back seat, they must either ride in this season, restraints. a safety seat or wear a seat belt. to boost Following child restraint laws is an impor • Children 4 to 16 have to wear a seat belt retail sales tant way to protect children in an accident. regardless of where they are riding. in Westland Whenever we see someone on the road and • Anyone 16 or older must wear a seat belt and nearby it's apparent that their children are not prop if riding in the front. communities. erly restrained because they are standing up We hope the police crackdown helps in sav looking out the back window, we wonder what ing lives. After all, it's up to parents and those parents could possibly be thinking. But, guardians to protect their children, and if they then again, they must not be thinking. don't, they need a firm reminder of their There's really no excuse, except laziness, for | responsibilities. 8TAW PHOTO BT EUZABSTH CARMGtE MEAP: District sets example LETTERS ame time is over. Enough llth-graders What can everyone do to make sure kids Chaperone or bartender Take care Ghave skipped the state tests. They've acted take the proficiency tests? out their rebelliousness and thumbed their • The state should provide timely feedback. he Federal Reserve has been lowering he holiday season is always portrayed as a noses at the principal. Now it's time for state Tests are taken in the spring and results Tinterest rates because it fears a "credit Ttime of joy, love, togetherness and happi and local officials, parents and students to get should be available the first week of school. crunch" for big corporations. ness. But often, it is a very difficult time for serious. Local school districts have their final shot at Faced with massive global production over many people; and it is definitely a busier and The Michigan Educational Assessment Pro helping students in the senior year. This year, capacity, many big banks and institutional more stressful time for all of us. gram high school proficiency tests have a seri test results weren't released until after the investors now prefer safe government bonds Loneliness, illness, divorce and death don't ous purpose. It is to make sure kids do more November election. over risky corporate bonds. take a vacation during this time. And because than sit in a classroom X number of hours; it's • Ensure that individual results are being Why? Because corporations have to actually of the focus on cheer and excitement, people to make sure they learn what they need to shared with parents. earn their money in the nasty real world. dealing with personal problems feel more out function after graduation as college students, • Although the test is still too long and Whereas governments can just print it. of sync with the world than ever. as workers and as citizens. more work must be done, we hesitate to sug But, is this Fed policy right? There are no easy answers for those of you It's no secret that some high schools in gest any major overhaul. There must be some Big corporations quit building factories in who will find the holidays difficult this year. Michigan have been diploma mills. That's why continuity of results, so districts can have use the United States a long time ago. Lately, But two things might help. the state designed proficiency tests in math, ful longitudinal data for North Central extra corporate cash has been going for things Reach out to people. Often times, your reading, writing and science. Setting the stan Accreditation and for state mandated school like stock buy-backs, acquiring other compa friends are afraid to bring up a subject that is dards, during years of work, were employers, improvement process. nies, expanding foreign capacity and stock painful to you because they are afraid of college admissions people, school officials and • The state must do a better job explaining market speculation. Dividends have become upsetting you. Let them know that you need parents. the test. The booklet currently used to inter almost extinct. to talk, cry, or just be with someone. Make the Instead, only 16 percent of Farmington stu pret the results is very confusing to even So, the question is: More credit for what? first move, your friends will be there for you. dents, 24 percent of Clarenceville students experts in testing. To keep Wall Street's eternal bubble growing? Be good to yourself. Don't feel bound to do and 40 percent of Plymouth-Canton students • The state and local districts should deal Has our economy become the bubble? things that you "always do" on holidays. If you took the tests last spring. That's compared to with parents' - yes, parents' - fear of this test. Has Chairman Alan Greenspan been don't feel like baking cookies, don't. If you less than 50 percent of students in Livonia Parents fear that it will hurt kids for jobs and reduced from his roles of market chaperone to can't face shopping alone, order from a cata and 80 percent in Garden City. In Wayne- for college. being Wall Street's bartender simply serving log, or ask someone to shop for you. If you Westland, nearly all juniors took the tests. • The Legislature could adopt the House up liquidity on demand? don't want to be alone on New Year's Eve, ask The tests are here to stay. Michigan is not bill, languishing on the agenda, to require col Walter Warren someone to be with you. Start new traditions. going back to the days of local standards. lege officials to consider an applicant's MEAP Westland Remember, family and friends are just wait Michigan's tests have won high praise both test scores. ing for you to let them know how to help. from Michigan's educators as well as Dr. • The Legislature could have adopted the In addition, all of you probably know some Willard Daggett, the New York State interna amendment, rejected by the Senate, requiring Thank you, thank you one who will have a difficult time coping dur tionally known guru of teaching for real-world that a high school senior wishing to take voca ing the holiday season. Reach out to them, employability. Daggett warns against "nay- tional courses in a voc-tech academy or com find ways to include them even if it's just rom all of us here at American Power Wash sayers" who would sabotage state testing. munity college, to have at least minimal pass spending an hour talking with them. Acknowl Inc., we would like to thank all of our ing scores (level 3) on MEAP tests. F edge their grief and loneliness. Help them Daggett notes that a major goal of MEAP friends, family and all the local business own high school tests has been to emphasize multi- realize that these feelings are OK during the • School boards could exercise their "local ers here in Westland for their great concern step problem solving rather than one-step cal holiday season. Volunteer to help with shop control" by printing test scores on diplomas. and support, in light of our lesson in business culations and memorization. Another goal has ping, cooking or decorating. • At graduation time, school boards could ownership, so far. And, a very special thank been to integrate academic disciplines rather Time does not heal all wounds, but it does award colored tassels on mortarboards or col you to Sam Corrado for his great wisdom and than test them in isolation. ease the pain. Take the time that you need ored stoles to graduates who passed MEAP support. In particular, Daggett praised the commu tests. and realize that the holidays are a time of joy, Having something as major as a fire at your nications tests (reading and writing) for excitement, wonder, and, most of all, friend • Parents could and should refuse to let place of business can sure take the wind right "requiring the complex cognitive skills of ship. kids "opt out" of MEAP tests. They need to out of your sails, but, having the support of analysis, synthesis and evaluation within make kids realize that the educational system Elaine Koons your family, friends and neighbors sure helps real-world problem situations." can't function unless there is accountability; Parent Outreach coordinator keep that boat afloat until the wind decides to that the schools themselves can't evaluate Livonia Public Schools So why doesn't the state just pass a law blow your way again, and, for that, we thank requiring able-bodied kids to take the MEAP? their own effectiveness without accountability; you. Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your In part it has to do with the Headlee amend that meeting and, hopefully, exceeding state So, keep a close eye out for us at 1251 S. ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we ment to the state constitution that requires standards should be a source of personal satis Wayne Road. We will be back soon. And, offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions the state to pay for anything it mandates. In faction. please, give us a call with any questions or in your own words. We will help by editing for part it has to do with right-wing paranoia Game time is over. MEAP high school profi concerns at (734) 722-7276. clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you about any kind of state requirements. ciency tests are here to stay. Julie Hahn sign your letter and provide a contact telephone American Power Wash number. Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, COMMUNITY VOICE Livonia 48150. QUESTION: IP^PHHH ' .-^7^1 What is Mtestlanft ®bsmtt your main BETH SUNDRIA JACHMAN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2122 reason for SUSAN ROSIEK, MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2149 using the HUGH QALLAOHER, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953 2118 Westland PEG KNOESPEL, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-953-2177 LARRY QEWER, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 734-953-2234 library? BANKS M. 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Charles Dick sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate ens." journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." Gordon Cook — Philip Power m*mmw The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY,DECEMBER 3,1908 POINTS OF VIEW come true QUEST COLUMMST lew of news. j-''r ••:••• -X- ,U8.-•'.::: , "You're not going to believe this,*- realize he said, "but We just received a fax the positive about a 4Tyear-old Traverse City girl, impact we CoUriney Bailey, who has cerebral are capable palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. of making oa Courtney loves the Wings and would others lives. like to meet them. ' ' -Recently, I I was overjoyed, I could be instru-/ was remind mental in granting ihjslittle girl's. . ed hi that wish.' -;-\;*Vr..::v---.- when I won Not only would Courtney meet the four tickets Wings, but mom Dawn and dad Don to the GWEN DIETRICH would be along to experience Court Detroit Ked ney's joy. : Win tr r-y^\ vl'.V-;;' •• 5'.-•;-4 "' gs ain- The plan was set/ We met Kevin at. ing camp»inTraverse City. I couldn't the arena'shortly before game time. X kelieve my luclj to have won the com- Tomas Holmstrom and Anders :: piimentiry package provided by Eriksson were the first to emerge Sugar Loaf resort, tjie Detroit Red from the locker room and greet Court Wings and WN1C radio. ney. , ':/:, ^ But why.me? Imagine the excitement of a little r J am ah avid hockey fan but there girl who watches every game and hadto be something more to this - a wants to skate like the Wings do, reason I had won. Something even especially Steve Yzerman. jnore special had to come out of my Courtney is unable to take part in winning. many activities, but she is able to ', i I've been very fortunate in my life. enjoy horseback riding as part of the 1 juii blessed with talent as an artist physical and occupational therapy she and have the physical and emotional receives five days a week. ability to pursue what I love. Doug Brown was the next Wing to ; Suddenly, I knew, I would give two make Courtney's dream come true. At of the tickets to someone less fortu first, she didn't recognize him because nate, he wasn't wearing the red and white \ I contacted Kevin Vaughn, market uniform, so Brown went to the locker ing manager of the Detroit Red room to put on his jersey, He returned Wings, to discuss my plan to find a with Sergei Fedorov and a hockey (foild, a little boy or girl, who has stick as a souvenir. great love for the Wings and who has Next, Joe Kocur stopped to say Wish futfllted: Courtney Bailey, a 4-year-old Traverse City girl with cerebral palsy, got a free trip to the either a terminal illness or a life- hello to Courtney. He left briefly only Red Wings training camp, thanks to Canton resident Gwen Dietrich. Here Courtney gets friendly with ihreatening medical condition. to return with a hockey stick, which Joe Kocur. j. [Kevin loved the idea, although he he autographed for her. about the players." Cautioned that a child with such a Wait, it gets even better. Who the arms of her wheelchair. cherish forever. It read: Courtney underwent surgery in condition would probably not be able should be next out of the locker room We all enjoyed the rest of the "A hundred years from now, it will October to lengthen the muscles in to! travel to Traverse City. If that bearing a hockey stick he would auto evening watching the Wings, but the not matter what my bank account her hips. Her right hip is almost dislo were the case, he said the Wings graph for Courtney but Kris Draper? game could not compare to being a was, the sort of house I lived in ... but cated. would donate a couple of sets of tick The Red Wings and I and Kevin part of making this child's dream the world may be different because I ets^ home games. Vaughn had succeeded in creating come true to meet her Red Winged was important in the life of a child." I am grateful to have been given ; But I had hope. I knew it would magic for this little girl who couldn't heroes. I cherish Dawn's note to me even the chance to brighten the life of this Workout. stop smiling as she looked down at Shortly after returning home, more. child. *• '.' Days later, Kevin called with good the three hockey sticks placed across Dawn sent me photographs of our "Thanks for coming into our lives," Gwen Dietrich lives in Canton eventful evening and a mug I will she wrote. "Courtney is still talking Township. fublic service really meant 6ales: 800-505-7400 to Don Thurber \A/ww.micro3000.com 27897 Orchard Lake Rd. at 12 Me 37844 Van Dyte at 16 1/2 MJe NW comer in the Stertng Place Mai 1 .• • on Thurber'B funeral last Saturday was 248-324-1580 810-284-4269 Hours: M-F 10-6 Sat 1 1- immmm mm m^Hirmm mmm i:.. ••.-' ; f !- The Observer & E6centrict THURSDAY, DECEMBER^ 3,1998 (REW0-A14)*A13 .';:' Fantastic Sains family hair. Toiihelip launch this year's ialons are drop-off locations for campaign, several of "the fe\v the Toys for Tots campaign arid the proud" visited local Fan spearheaded by the U.S. Marine tastic Sarirta to help publicize the Corps ReBerves, 51st annual toy drive for needy Each year, thousands of Metro children. They also tqokthe Detroit children have a happier opportunity to get their trade The former director of global "IX is a great honor for Madon Christmas as the result of the mark "high, and ti^ht" haircuts education at Livonia Stevenson na University to have a man of Marine Corps Reserves Toys For trimtned up. ' v '•'.'•;;:: High School has been named as such extensive experience on Tots program and the hundreds Many [of the Fantastic Sarqs the new director of international board," said Ernest Nolan, vice \ of areia businesses and organiza franchisees will be displaying in studies at Madonna University. president for academic affairs at tions' that help collect and dis their salon the names of those tribute the new, unwrapped who donate toys and have draw Jonathan Swift of Bloomfield Madonna University. "His many r Hills recently retired from Livo travels abroad will continue to toys.. ings for g^fts and prizes;; ; • nia Public Schools after 25 years expand our international studies The Marine Corps Reserve Fantastic Sams are located in of teaching, but now he will program." and other volunteers hope to Livonia,' Canton^ Plymouth, Westland; Garden City and Red- bring his world knowledge to Swift hopes to create a better last year's total of 350,000 toys. ford. >•,-':.'••'--• ••'/:'••: ";'-A-- Madonna. brochure describing internation Educated in Great Britain, France and the United States, al programs and activities, work Swift holds bachelor's and mas with Madonna's international EVM,.ttUSIC ter's degrees from Wayne State students to recruit more individ Pt&tMTS- University, a doctorate from uals from their home countries, Michigan State University and a and design a faculty newsletter, A CHRISTMAS certificate of music from the Swift would like to see more Paris Conservatory of.Music. faculty, staff and students visit SHCTACULAR Swift has covered the globe as other countries. 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Quite by chance the person on the other end of the line had the answer: t's an American tradition and it Pascha Books and Gifts, a small "bit starts the day after Thanksgiving, Eastern Orthodoxy" store in Livonia. I Shoppers hit the malls, looking for The, store is an eclectic collection of bargains, and the women of WAND religious icons, books and tapes, keep station themselves outside the Toys sake boxes; trinkets, matrioshka (nest-. •R' Us store in S^uthfield, protesting ing) dolls "and, yes, stephanotheke Power Rangers/GUoea and other (wedding) crowns. toys that they claim promote violence "Most everyone thought I was crazy among chlldrenr to open Pascha," said Richard Shebib of Animal rights activists stage Farmington Hills; "But part of my 'demonstrations in front of fur stores, motive 5B that you won't find this par participating in what the activists ticular kind of store in the Midwest. In have labeled "Eur Free Friday." Attor fact, there's only three in the U.S." neys general, and other law enforce Getting close to, retiring from the ment officers issue their annual Ford Motor Company, Shebib knew he warnings about scams for bogus char couldn't live without doing something STATP PHOTO BY TOM HAWUY ities, a campaign the Oklahoma attor useful. The store, opened in November What's your pleasure? JoAnn Asfour (right), manager of Pascha Books and Gifts in Livonia, shares ney general calls "Operation Santa 1997, is his transition. He works for Fraud." the automaker during the day, then information about the crosses and matrioshka dolls with Sharon Gomulka. And a variety of "public interest" comes to the shop in the afternoon, to groups issue dire warnings about toys work with store manager JoAnn Asfour bib. "We had a man come in and buy icon. Icons are something all Chris that they claim are designed to cause of Belleville. A focal point of the shop is the reli three icons, not because he's orthodox, tians can relate to. They're the story of the theology of the world." damage to both body and soul. Wel "I believe in what he's doing," said gious icons. Ornately decorated, the but because he liked the art," said come to the beginning of the Christ Asfour. "When he said he was going to icons can depict feaet days like the Asfour. Shebib has stocked the shop with mas season in America. do this, I said, Tep, I'll help you.w Nativity and Last Supper, the saints, There's icons of angels, Adam and some 1,000 book titles. There's theolo gy books - 90 percent are orthodox, but Most of these campaigns are well- Orthodox churches have their own the Mother of God, Christ or a particu- Eve in the Garden of Eden, the cre there are books on Catholicism - a intentioned (or at least they started gift shops and what Shebib has done is lar aspect of orthodox theology or ation of the stars and the animals and library of classic books, cookbooks out that way), but after a time they make Pascha an extension of those imagery. Adam naming the animals for gift giv (mostly from orthodox European coun begin to get a bit tiresome. And some shops. And being an independent of a Some are made of wood and prints in ing. There's even icon Christmas cards tries) and children's books and videos time it's difficult to distinguish church, he has been able to open it to this country, others come from Russia and icon name day cards. between looking out for "the public ranging from Bible stories to the "Veg 0 the public. where they are painted on wooden eggs "Icons tell a story," said Shebib. interest and just being a group of and signed by the artist or have etched "Icons portray way back in church his gie Tales." organized busybodies. "It's a personal thing from my youth; "Most everything started with cata- I didn't have the opportunity to get gold and silver metal overlaying the tory. That's why we usually don't say :-. 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Visit Bob Cratchet, Tiny Tim and their Life-like animation throughout Chateau Thousands of unique, quality ornaments Extra wide aisles with 26 check-outs make 1 in hundreds of styles to choose from. shopping at Always Christmas a brec/c! surprise guest in their life-like setting! Dc Noel enchant all who visit i-r—7— ~ - t . A . •-- —;• ----1 • -• The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 **•» from page Bl 4- < A apokaawoman for thoae for New Directions. That's broad advocate organization) * has sumer program director of PIRG. slingshots, or that include parts ing computers and video games WAND proteatera in Southfield enough to cover just about any "released it* annual list of "dan "We urge parents to avoid bal that fly. Playthings are a leading or more "sophisticated" items t«M a reporter: "There is only cause that comes along. Like gerous toya." PIRG haa, by loons altogether for children cause of eye injuries to children, like clothee and makeup. Toys ana way to play with these toya "war toys/ design, focused on toys contain under 8, and even then to use according to Martha Pat Upp, 'R' Us is renovating stores to 8M* we dontapprov* o/" (empha WAND members, of course, ing small parts that can cause extreme caution* executive director of Prevent make more jroom for electronics sis addad) and that's violently are not the only onea concerned choking, if swallowed by a child. Blindness Oklahoma. and clothes. #n4 afgreaaivaly. I just hope par- about toy soldiers and toy guns. Their report lists 24 "danger The other''targets' In Hartford, Conn., the Rev. And sales of Barbie dolls, that •4tta will start thinking about In Massachusetts, sponsors of ous" toys discovered during a If PIRG's "special interest" is Christopher L. Rose has issued perennial Christmas favorite, the type of toys they are buying the Toys for Tots drive have survey of stores across the coun toys that choke, other groups his annual list of the Top 10 are expected to be down this for children." asked donors to bring only "non try, from Babe the Pig and have their own particular tar "Warped Toys." One wonders year for the first time since 1976. \ And the inventory-control violent" toys to the drop-off cen Friends Bedtime Babe ("small gets. Greenpeace worries about where some of these toys come Instead of worrying about the manager for the Toys 'R' Us ters - no BB guns, plastic child could choke on a clock toys that contain "toxic chemi from, such as Gywnn Exotic toys kids pl*y with, perhaps we ftore said: "It's our job to provide revolvers or toy machine guns. accessory") to a Battery Operat cals known &B phthalates that Dancer (a quite anatomically should be concerned that they the toys that consumers are Nothing wrong with that, but it's ed Transport Truck, containing are added to polyvinyl chloride correct doll, according to the rev . are growing up too fast and not looking for. It's really up to the interesting since the Toys for "small plastic fruit and vegeta (PVC) plastic toys as a softener," erend), Typhoid Mary (who playing with toys, at all, I'd ttfrent to pick and choose what Tots program is sponsored by the bles that children could choke and the Speech and Hearing. comes with shackles and Si rather see a fifth-grader playing tt^aV child plays with." U.S. Marine Corps and the drop on. Department at Columbia-Pres atraitjacket) or Crush Me Phil with GI Joe 6\ Barbie than hang off centers are located at State But, in a press release accom byterian Medical Center in New (who foams at the mouth and ing around a, chat room on the Aiiiew direction Police posts around Mas panying the report, PIRG reports York focuses on toys that are too < begs to be kicked). J. Internet or.worrying that her ~ WAND started out back in the sachusetts. that the "leading choking killer" loud (such as toy sirens and Maybe these people don't have eyeliner doesn't match her lip 1980s as Women's Action for But if WAND and the Marine of children is still - are you squeaky rubber toys tthat] can that much to fret about. Retail-' stick. Nuclear Disarmament. As the Corps are concerned about the ready? - balloons. That's right. emit sounds of 90 decibels".and ers and toy manufacturers are Jack Gladdqn is a copy editor need for such a movement psychological effects of guns and BALLOONS. can damage a child's hearing. worried that kids are outgrowing at The Observer & Eccentric waned, the organization kept war toys, the Public Interest "It is totally inappropriate to An Oklahoma group has toys at a much younger age than Newspapers. He lives in Canton gcifrkg, same acronym, different Research Group (which started market balloons for toddlers," issued warnings about toys that they did in the past and are mov Township- Yoii can e-mail him at Words. It is now Women's Action out as basically a consumers said Edmund Mierzwinski, con shoot objects, such as BB guns or ing on to high-tech stuff involv jgladden@oe. homecomm. net. Pascha from page Bl. logs,* Shebib said. "I was chains, votive candles and sian handpainted trinket boxes. Santa Claus - as well as Detroit Shebib. "We kind of let people know blessed. I got a lot of help with incense burners for prayer The artwork on each tells a dif Red Wings matrioshka pins and Granted starting the store was who we are ana do a little evan feources and the suppliers of shelves, vigil lamps and some ferent story. Prices range from necklaces; a scary proposition for Shebib, gelism," added Asfour. pooka. As a model to begin with, gift items. $30 to $300, And not to be overlooked, but Pascha has been his way of Pascha Books and Gifts is at a store owner literally sent me If olivewood is your passion, Matrioshka, or nesting, dolls is there's the stephanotheke as saying thanks for a good life. It's 29229 W> Six^MIle Road, Livo her list for her book store and Pascha has it: Handcrafted in a craft that was brought to Rus well as crown cases. A Greek tra also a way of doing Some evange nia. It's open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 'the suppliers took her titles and Bethlehem in the Holy Land, the sia in the 1800s by a Russian dition, the bride and groom wear lism services for churches ... all Monday through Wednesday, 10 Started from there." store has a selection of angels; Orthodox monk, and Pascha car the white floral crowns that are churches. a.m. to 8p.m.-Thursday and Fri '; Now you might think the shop the Nativity scene, crosses, wall ries a selection of traditional linked by a ribbon. They are; . "Life has been good to me and day and 10a,tt\. to 5 p.m. Satur is packed, but Shebib has found crosses, book ends, wall plaques matripahka, But there's also a stored in the case until one or this is where I wanted to spend day. For the Christmas season, it room for more ~ clergy shirts, with sayings and a "masterpiece" set that features some familiar the other dies. The ribbon is my retirement/' he said. "We've also is open at noon on Sundays. liturgical items and music, and of the Last Supper, faces - members of the champi then cut and one crown is buried been able to educate people For more information, call the orthodox crosses, gold and silver There's also a selection of Rus* onship Detroit Red Wings and with the deceased, according to about their own faith." storeat (734) 466-9722. CUSS REUNIONS As space permits, the ObserverCountr y Club, Westland. Park, Livonia. Class of 1980 Class of 1979 (248) 366-9493, press U6 & »t_.l..*f ,*• fv | , . at tstOSl ALLYSON M. BETT18 roMPn. 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There is a $3 No. MI53 meets weekly: 35100 Van Born, east of EVENTS membership fee for resi Weigh-in is 6-7:15 p.m., Wayne Road, Wayne. Doors LITTLE LAMBS open at 9 a.m. Food avail TREE OF MEMORIES RECREATION Little Lambs Preschool, on dents, $12.50 for non-resi meeting is 7:30-8:30 p.m. dents. CaU (734) 722-7632. Wednesdays, at the Med- able. Proceeds go to chari Angela firom Community RECREATION AND FUN Farmington Road south of ty. Call 728-3020. Hospice Home Care Ser West Chicago in Livonia, is CARD GROUP Max building, 35600 Cen A recreational get-together tral City Parkway, West- SMOKELESS BINGO vices can be inscribed for a for teens and adults who accepting registration for The Friday Variety Card donation to be placed on a the 1998-99 school year. Group at the Westland land. Call Suzanne at (734) "Smokeless" bingo meets at are disabled is the second 728-8437. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ss. remembrance tree in the Friday of each month at Classes meet Monday- Friendship Center meets at front lobby of the Westland Wednesday-Friday after 2 p.m. People play euchre, PUBLIC SPEAKING Simon and Jude Parish the Westland Bailey Cen Hall, 32500 Palmer, east of library through Thursday, ter. Call (734) 722-7620. noons and Tuesday-Thurs pinochle, bridge, Uno, The Westland Easy Talk Dec. 24. To obtain an angel day mornings for 3- to 5- rummy and poker. Light ers Toastmasters Club No. Venoy, Westland. Offered or more information, call FIGURE SKATING year-olds. Little Lambs is a refreshments are served. 6694 (formerly Holy are three jackpots of $400, (734) 522-4244. The Westland Figure Skat nonprofit, nondiscriminato Call (734) 722-7632 for Smokemasters) urges peo $300 and $200. ing Club has formed an ple who want to learn the CHAR SHOW ry preschool. Call (248) information or just show up K Of C BINGO adult introductory preci 471-2077. to play cards. The Friend art of public speaking to Pope John XXIII Assembly The Wayne-Westland sion team. The team is for YMCA is having its annual FRANKLIN PTSA ship Center is at 1119 N. attend the club's weekly of the Knights of Columbus those who want to have fun Newburgh. meetings at 6 p.m. each Council 1536 hosts bingo craft show 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with other skating adults The Franklin High PTSA is Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Y, seeking members. Member MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE Thursday at Denny's games at 6:45 p.m. Thurs and get exercise. Practices Restaurant, 7725 N. days. The games are in the 827 S. Wayne, south of are 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. ship is open to those who The Wayne Ford Civic Cherry Hill, north of care about the schools and League for people 50 and Wayne Road next to West- Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 All levels are welcome. Call land Shopping Center. Call Plymouth Road, one block Palmer. Free admission, (734) 722-1091. community, and members older schedules its senior lunch, Princess Di Beanie aren't required to have a Hero's your meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. John Elbe at (734) 326- east of Merriman, Livonia. Baby drawing. Hourly raf student in the school. Price chance: U.S. Rep. on the first Sunday of each 5419. Call 425-2246. fle. Tables available. Call is $3 for students, $5 for Lynn Rivers, D- month at the league hall, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (734) 721-7044. SCHOOLS adults. Checks should be Ann Arbor, will on Wayne Road two blocks Alcoholics Anonymous MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE meetings are 8:30-9:30 p.m. TREE LIGHTING made payable to Franklin hold a south of Ford. Cost is $5 for FOR YOUR Sundays and Wednesdays ThecityofWestland's McKinley Cooperative PTSA and sent to 31000 members and $7 for non- constituent coffee at Garden City Hospital HEALTH annual Christmas tree Preschool, housed in Good Joy in Livonia 48150. members. The meal 8:30-10 a.m. (north entrance), 5254 lighting ceremony is Shepherd Reformed TUTORIAL PROGRAM includes beer, beverages, SCREENINGS Tuesday, Dec. 8, Inkster Road in Garden planned for 6:15 p.m. Mon Church, Wayne Road at A free tutoring program for dancing to Big Band music Free breast and Pap at the Westland City. Call Woody, (734) day, Dec. 7, on the front Hunter, is holding registra students is offered at the and door prizes. Call (734) screenings are available at Family Diner, 776-3415. steps of City Hall. This tion. Morning and after Salvation Army Wayne- 728-5010. Oakwood Hospital Annapo year's event will include noon classes are available. Westland Corps Communi 8301 N. Wayne WORK REFERRAL lis Center, on Annapolis Santa Claus, singing of Call (734) 729-7222. ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Road. All Information Center Inc. west of Venoy in Wayne. Christmas carols and light SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S Westland. The program, 4- constituents of refers workers to seniors BINGO Appointments are sched uled on a first-come, first- ing of trees. After Santa Suburban Children's Co-op 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and the 13th who need help. The pro DEMS' BINGO served basis. Call 467-5555 arrives and the mayor Nursery has openings in all Thursday, is for students Congressional gram is for people interest The 13th Congressional for early registration. gives him the key to the classes 18 months through ages 9 and older in Wayne, District are ed in providing transporta District Democratic Party city, he will be at the city's 5 years old. Located in Westland and Romulus. encouraged to tion, yardwork, housework, sponsors bingo games at AIM main fire station, just east Livonia bordering West- For information on partici stop by for coffee etc. Workers can specify 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Anxiety or panic attacks? of City Hall for hot choco land. Call Michelle at (734) pating or volunteering, call and a discussion the type of work they are M.J. Hall, 35412 Michigan, AIM (Agoraphobics In late and cookies. 421-6196. LeauHette Douglas, (734) of their concerns. willing to do and the com next to the Farmer Jack Motion) meets 7:30 p.m. MARATHON BMQO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 722-3660. For more munities they want to Supermarket in Wayne. Thursdays at Faith Luther A marathon bingo is The Wayne-Westland Com MOM'S MORNING OUT serve. Call (734) 422-1052. Call 421-1517. an Church, 30000 Five information, call DYER CENTER Mile, between Middlebelt planned noon to 6 p.m. Sat munity School District has Children, ages newborn to her office at (734) MORE OEMS' BINGO urday, Dec. 5, by the Har- ongoing registration for the 6, and their mothers are The Wayne-Westland and Merriman in Livonia. 741-4210 in Ann School District's Dyer The 13th Congressional ris-Kehrer 3323 Auxiliary preschool programs at Stot- invited to a "Mom's Morn District Democratic Party AIM is a support group for at the post, 1055 S. Wayne tlemyer Early Childhood ing Out" 9-11:30 a.m. every Arbor or (734) Senior Adult Center has those working on recovery activities Monday through holds bingo games at 6:30 Road. Proceeds benefit can and Family Development Thursday at Newburg 722-1411 in p.m. Wednesdays in the from anxiety disorder or cer aid and research. Call Center, on Marquette United Methodist Church, Wayne. Thursday at the center, on phobias. Call (248) 547- Marquette between Wayne Cherry Hill Hall, on the (734) 326-3323. between Wayne and Wild- oh Ann Arbor Trail southwest corner of Cherry 0400. wood. Programs include an between Wayne and New and Newburgh roads. Mon RATIONAL RECOVERY CARD PARTY days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 Hill and Venoy. Call 421- Early Intervention Pro burgh. Children are Rational Recovery is a non The Westland Jaycees will SENIOR CHOIR p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts 1517. gram, Head Start, grouped together by ages in profit, self-help organiza hold a card party 2-5 p.m. A Friendship senior choir, and needlework at 9:30 ST. MEL CHURCH Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- rooms with two caregivers tion for people experiencing Sunday, Dec. 6, at Kirk of under the direction of a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen Bingo games are held at Primary Impaired program per room. This program is problems caused by alcohol Our Savior Church, Cherry Robert Cassidy, has been Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 6:45 p.m. Fridays in St. and Sparkey Preschool. an optional co-op, with par and/or substance abuse or Hill between Newburgh started at the Westland p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Mel Church's activities Registration is 8 a.m. to ents working once each other self-defeating behav and Wayne, Westland. Senior Resources Depart arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a building, on Inkster Road 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- month. Call (734) 422- iors. The group meets at Price is $5. Proceeds will ment Friendship Center, Hawaiian dance exercise north of Warren Road. 2660. 0149. 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at support experimental 1119 N. Newburgh, West- class will be 1 p.m. every Doors open at 4 p.m. Food the Garden City Hospital treatment for Allen Jensen, CHURCH PRESCHOOL LIVONIA COOPERATIVE land. Those who enjoy Wednesday in the Senior is available. The Westland Free singing are invited to join. Community Health Center, who has lymphoma. Play Livonia Cooperative Nurs Resources Department WFCL BINGO will be informal. There will Methodist Preschool has ery, a preschool at 9601 W. The choir meets at 9 a.m. on Harrison north of (Friendship Center), 1119 The Finesse Girls Travel be a bake sale, raffle and openings for 3- and 4-year- Chicago, has openings for Thursdays. Maplewood in Garden Citv Newburgh, Hall A. Instruc Softball Boosters hold prizes. For tickets or infor olds in the morning and/ 3r and 4-year-olds. To Call (248) 476-2657. EXERCISE tor is Kammo Oris. Sign up bingo games at 6:30-9:45 mation, call 728-1921 or afternoon sessions. The ' • enroll, call Donna at (734) Musical Chairs is a new at the front desk or call p.m. every Monday to raise CHILDBIRTH CLASSES 721-1232. younger pupils attend 266-8185. program from Jazzercise (734) 722-7632. money for the girls' softball Garden City Hospital, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, \ designed for exercisers Inkster Road at Maple- Q1FT BASKETS other pupils on Mondays ;= program. The bingo games The Westland Jaycees are older than 40. The program are at the Wayne Ford wood, is sponsoring classes and Wednesdays. A Friday .• provides a low to moderate for parents of newborns, seeking sponsors for holi enrichment class is also HISTORY ON CLUBS IN Civic League hall on day gift baskets for needy workout geared for the Wayne Road, two blocks weekend childbirth instruc available. The preschool is VIEW older adult which improves tion, a "refresher" child families. The cost to spon at 1421 S. Venoy, West- ACTION south of Ford. sor a basket is $10 for a WESTLAND MUSEUM strength, flexibility, bal CHADD birth education course and land. Call (734) 728-3559. -. The Westland Historical ance, posture, coordination MORE BINGO a new support group for small basket, $20 for a CHADD of Northwest The Metro Wayne Demo medium and $30 for a large GARDEN CITY OOP ^Museum is open 1-4 p.m. and cardiovascular Wayne County meets the expectant teenage women The Garden City Co-op -- "Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne endurance. It incorporates cratic Club sponsors bingo For information on pro food basket. The sponsor's first Thursday of the games at 6:30 p.m. Thurs name will be included in nursery has openings for Road between Marquette resistance exercises using month throughout the grams, call 458-4330. preschool classes for ages, and Cherry Hill. Call (734) rubber tubing and light days at the Joy Manor the basket. Donations will school year at the Livonia Bingo Hall, on the south CHILDBIRTH ASSOCIATION be accepted until Dec, 14. 18 months through 4 years., 326-1110. weights with walking and Civic Center Library, Classes for childbirth Tots class meets on FRIENDS MEET jogging patterns. Wear side of Joy, east of Middle- Baskets will be distributed 32777 Five Mile. CHADD belt. Proceeds are used by preparation are offered at Wednesday mornings and Friends of the Westland loose-fitting clothing and Dec. 20. Checks should be is a nonprofit, parent- the club to sponsor Little several Wayne County made payable to the West- 3- and ^year-olds meets , Historical Museum meet 7 comfortable shoes. Light based, volunteer organiza locations. Morning and Mondays and Thursdays. weights and an exercise League baseball teams, the land Jaycees and mailed to p,m. on the second Tues tion whose aim is to better Salvation Army and School evening classes available P.O. Box 85191, Westland, Parental involvement is days of January, March, mat are suggested. Robert the lives of individuals Registering new classes required. Call Kelli at (734) Cassidy is the certified for the Blind. Call 422- MI 48185. May, July, September and with attention difficulties. 5025 or 729-8681. every month. Newborn care 613-7708. November at the Westland Jazzercise instructor. Sign Call (313) 438-3099. classes and Caesarean ST. MEL PRESCHOOL ,-Meeting House, 37091 up at the front desk at the SHAMROCK BINGO preparation also offered Marquette between New Westland Friendship Cen T.O.P.S. There will be bingo at 11 AT THE St. Mel Preschool, 7506 Take Off Pounds Sensibly Call 459-7477. Inkster Road, north of burgh and Wayne roads. ter or call (734) 722-7632. LIBRARY Call President Jim No. MI28, a support group Warren Avenue in Dear TRAVEL GROUP for sensible weight loss, Franklin at (734) 721-0136. FRIEND* OF LIBRARY born Heights, has morning The Travel Group meets meets at 6:30 p.m. Tues The Friends of the William and afternoon classes for Everyone is Welcome. 12:46 p.m. every Friday in days at Good Shepherd Good Friends P. Faust Public Library both 3- and 4-year-olds, , the Westland Friendship Reformed Church, Wayne meet 7 p.m. the second Registration has begun. \ Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Road and Hunter in West- Tuesday of each month at Call (313) 274-6270. FOR SENIORS unless a trip or program is land. CallJackieat(734) the library, 6123 Central YWCA READfWS* planned. Programs include 722-7225. City Parkway. Call (734) The YWCA of Western 326-6123. Meetings last Wayne County Early about one hour and are Childhood School Readi tefa#>i:^fe-:rP'\^r::,.B^ $t&'&&ii'&\ open to the public. The ness Program is available ^mmm Friends also hold a Friends to 4- and 5-year-old chil Tilt ^i^Jk^i+tmrnuk^Mitf^M A WiV Calling All Families!!! 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Siwi A (rrr r»rt« provide* <0 Cv«ff^ •/S^SfeYi^l Worship /«vatv& Ma// Copy To: OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS tii^M 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 4S150 FOR CHURCH PAGE CHANGES, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE ULFIG (734) 953-2160.THE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. Wfif| FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICH VICULIN (734) 953-2069 ' » 1 . " !' !'...( nil i| ,ni ^•^iM^i^&^^iM^M ui^Biwii^ |>^r^EM^!Ll^l^3^|^^ , 1 •.ffiPyilM^^yJ ;•• >".^.y. r-.-.:.;.t<'..' >^>r^»^.l '.-ii'Lt':gvStJ.?.?-^v^<' .•» •;-<,•<••• tit.-.v^'/'l.v.v.:: .-, ^mm^mn ^-:^^:^¾^¾¾¾¾^¾^^¾¾¾.¾¾ J ;•• . .v.' , ••• -^-i— BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Qtf We welcome 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor III you to Join us 525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 A.M. — Two locations to serve you — . Tf^f Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. LIVONIA A CANTON mSB S55T Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. 14175 Farmlngton Rd. H 46001 Warren Road TRINITY 4OOO0 Six Mile Road (N. of 1-96) ttNB (West of Canton Center) Northville, Ml Wed. Family Hour 7:15 P.M. 34«-374-74O0 Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • Sunday Worship 9:30 am PRESBYTERIAN Dr. Jame* N. McOulre. Pastor INDEPENDENT 11:00 am • Sunday School 10:45 am CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 am P (313)414-7422 Worship Services BAPTIST BIBLE December 6th 10101W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth FELLOWSHIP (313) 522-6630 y^, ^ web $He at Wtp://Ww.ccaa.edu/- Icmcos 5 MOes W of Sheldon Rd Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Guest Speaker From M-14 taXe Goftfredson Rd. South 8:30,10:00,11:30 A.M. 6:00 p.m. Guest Speaker YOUTH ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 4 SCHOOL Risen Christ Lutheran 734-459-9550 Evening Service AWANA 20805 Middlebelt ^atfa^^-jK^ Ag!Sftafifc».v^ ,** .t; u. Sunday Worship Services - 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Wednesday - Famlry Wight - 7tOO p.m. lit Welcome You To Crlebivlt ttilh Vt Reformed •Adhering to the Wcstmimiet Confession of Faiih OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH A\ &*«* tAc S*«q At Agap£ Christian Academy - K through 12 ' 23S1S Power to. *i SWawaMW Presbyterian Free Church NEWBURQ UNITED (tartMlOM* 30025 Curtis Ave., Uvbnla 48154 |L[ the Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 >*? RELIGIOUS NEWS : Ustlngs for the ftellglbUs Newswil l present a choir cantata, • Temple BaptUt Church will - " Cho is a professor and associ This year's theme will be -should be submitted In writing preaent. "Lord of Light - Prince of Peace,? present ita annual Christmas ate dean at North Carolina Cen "Embody Chrut.* The Rev. Dave Merriman Road BaptUt nolater than noon Friday for the at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the' program, The Glory of Christ tral University, past president of Cornett, a missionary of the next Thursday's Issue, They can Church is at 3066 Merriman ' •^ church; 20806 Middlebelt Road mas," at 7:30 p,m. Fridays Dec. the National Council of Presby Divine Word, will lead the activi Road, Garden City. Per more be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft,! at Eight Mile Road, Farmington 4,11 and 18, and 6 p..m. Satur- terian Men, a member and past Livonia 46150, or by fax at ties, which include prayer, quiet information, call the church .ytiau,^/.,:;"-::;^ ^^1/- • daya-Sundaya, Dec. 6-6,12-13 moderator of the Presbyterian reflection, conferences, lunch, a office at (734) 421W2. .(734) 591-7279. Call (734) and 19-20. Interpretation for the 953*2131. The church also is having - General Aaaembiy Council. > reconciliation service and litur Advent services at 7 pin. deaf and hearing-impaired will Tickets cost $6 each and are gy, The coat of the retreat U $12 The Chaps)* Gospel Group \ Wednesdays; Dec. 9 and 16* The be provided on Dec; 4. Ticket*, available through the Detroit for the entire day. Reservations i from Plymouth wilt perform at d : "Mating It.Through theHoli- sermon topic will be "Christmas are $6, $8 and $10 for reserved Presbytery Office at (313) 346- can be made through Dec. 3 by p.m. Sunday, Dec. 0, at Good ' days" will be the topic when New la for Giving" on Dec. 9, while seating. To order tickets: call " ,6550 or George Irwin at (734) calling Deacon Gene Desjarlais Shepherd Reformed Church, Begirniings,agrJef8upporit V the St. Paul's Christian Day . (734) 414-3980y For reservations 425T3024; '::- at (734) 432-6419. : 6500 N. Wayne Road, at Hunter group meets at St. Matthew's . School will present "Carriers of for the hearing-impaired perfor COOK* WALKS Road, Wwtland. Free-will offer-, United Methodist Church, 30900 the Lights with speciaj music, - mance, call TTY (734) 414^3992.;: ing will be taken. Call Ann* at. re'> The church is located at 49556 St. Michael'* Orthodox Church Bethany Suburban Wwt, a"" W. Six Mile* east of Merriman, choirs and handbells, oh Dec.16. will sell cookies by the pound (734)729-3842. .-Ir, tivonia, at 7 p.m. Thursday, N. Territorial Road,- Plymouth. Catholic organization which pro Call (248) 474-0676. during its annual cookie Walk, vides apWtual, social and sup CMMSTMAS SMMTS ' Dec. 3, The program is for people HfiLntMHONPURAt ANNUAl AUCTION 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec! Buffering as the result of the port assistance to divorced and : Rosedale Gardens Pteebyteri- • Plymouth Seventh-Day Adven- Garden City First United 5, atthe church.26355 W; v ; . separated Christiana^ will have a an Church is hosting Xhristm**^ death of a; loved one. There are tist School is selling Florida fruit Methodist Church will hold its Chicago Road, between Inkater ho fees. Anyone may attend any dance at 8:30 p;m: Saturday} Around the World," a Christmas to raise money for victims of third annual auction.Saturday, andiBeech Daly roads, Redford. Dec/6, at St, Robert BeUanhine walk 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Dee. 6, at'{ or all sessions as they feel the Hurricane Mitch in Honduras. Dec. 6, at the Maplewood Com Cookies will be sold by the need. Call the church office at Catholic Church,WestChicago the church, 9601 Hubbard Ave, • Oranges and grapefruit are munity Center, 31735 Maple- pound, so come early for the best and Inkster roads, Redford. Cost Livonia. Admission is free. To j (734 422-603S, Marilyn Wttkin- available by the case or half wood, Garden City. Doors will selection. son at (243) 380-7903, or Rose is $8 and includes refreshments. make reservations, Call (734) HI case. Oranges a^ $18 p^r case open at 6:30 p.m. with the silent • Holy Transfiguration Ortho Participants should bring a hat •422-0494.: -;: :^:--^^^::^.. mary Wine at(734) 462-3770. (4/5 bushel), and grapefruit are auction beginning at 6:45 p.m. A CNMSTMM PftOQRAMf dox Church will have a Christ or pair of gloves for the poor. The church's Children's ; 4* $16 per case. December orders live auction as well as hors mas cookie walk beginning at 9 For more information, call Rose Christmas Pageant will be held] s T The Livonia Churchill High must be placed by Dec. 3 with d'oeuvres, desserts and bever School Choralations will present a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the at (734) 464-3325. at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the! pick-up scheduled for 12:30-4 . ages and entertainment will be a church, 36075 W. Seven Mile a one-act musical, "Scrooge,* at 8 CHRISTMAS MUtlCAU church, featuring The Children's! p.m. Dec. 13, at the school, 4295 part of the evening's festivities. Road, Livonia. There will be an Pageant Choir performing "The j p.m. Friday, Dec. 4,2 and 8 p.m. Napier Road (between Ann Tickets cost $15 each or $25 per The congregation of Merriman Saturday,; Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. assortment of Greek, Ukrainian, Cow Said and the Donkey t Arbor and Warren roads), Ply couple and are available in Russian, Italian and other ethnic Road Baptist Church will kick Dec, 6, in Guthrie Hall of New- mouth. Call (734) 459-8222 or ' off the holiday season at 7 p.m. Replied' as written by church * advance by calling (734) 421- cookies, homemade pierogi, member Dixie Elaih. J burg United Methodist Church, (248)349-5683. 8628. A limited number of tick Sunday, Dec. 6, with the first of 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. stuffed cabbage, sweet breads SftVIl STMNSS CONCSXT THfttFTtMOP ets will be available at the door. and nut apricot and poppy seed three musical presentations, the Tickets cost $10. Proceeds will Children's Department's The Sihrer Strings will be in -, benefit the Newburri Youth The Thrift Shop sponsored by COMMUNION BREAKFAST rolls for sale. Call (248) 476- First Presbyterian Church of 3432. "www.christmasonline .com." concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6,| Choir tour. Call (73$) 422-0149. The Detroit Presbyterian The Youth Department takes at Good Hope Lutheran Church,' Plymouth has opened its new Men's Council's 18th annual • The United Methodist 28680 Cherry HiURbad, Garden'.! The children and youth of location at 494 N. Mill St., one Women of the First United over on Sunday, Dec. 13, with its Newbufg United Methodist will Advent Communion Breakfast 7 p.m. presentation of "Christ City. The free concert will fea* I block north of Plymouth Road, Methodist Church in Garden ture holiday music played on the] present "The First Christmas Plymouth. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, mas Crossroads, while the Adult at Cherry Hill Presbyterian City will have a cookie walk and lap and hammer dulcimer, gui- .; Present Ever" by Sherry Sanders are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays mini bazaar 10 a.m. to noon Sat Choir has scheduled two perfor at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Church, 24110 Cherry Hill Road, tar and other instruments; Call" and Thursdays, and noon to 4 urday, Dec. 12, at the church, mances of "The Father's Gift of (734)427-3660. ;. theichurch. Hie children will p.m. Saturdays. Call the stored at Telegraph Road, Dearborn. Love" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, The speaker will be Youngil Cho, 6443 Merriman Road. Cost will retell the story of Jesus'birth (734) 459-1250 or e-mail the be $8 for a large tin and $6 for a and Sunday, dec. 20. The musi «Ws^sWS^%l s^^s^ll^^l^B and carols will be sung. church at fpcp^juno.com. a resident of Raleigh, N.C., and cal focuses on the events sur St, John's Lutheran Church ' > an elder and member of the medium tin. Call (734) 421-8628. CfjKMft CANTATA 'GUXIY Of CHRISTMAS' rounding the birth of Jesus DuRaleigh Presbyterian Church. ADVENT RETREAT Christ as told by those who were Please see B8 St. Paul's Lutheran Church His topic, "The New Beginning," Madonna University will hold will focus on the present state of an Advent retreat 9 a.m. to 5 the denomination and what God p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Family Channel to air is doing and wants to do to Founder's Room and University Chronic Fatigue? renew the spiritual vigor of the Chapel in the Residence Hall on men's mission, ministry and wit campus, Schoolcraft and Levan • Feeling Weak? roads, Livonia. Lutheran Hour's 'Boots'ness . • Always Tired? • HavingTwxmble The engaging story of a bitter call a toll-free number to receive shoemaker who is visited by an a free children's storybook ver IN CONCERT Concert tmting? angel on Christmas Eve will sion of "Red Boots for Christ Pittsburgh's Own Finally... once again charm audiences of mas." Someone Is seeking an all ages this holiday season in In addition to the television effective treatment for this the classic animated television special, the grumpy but lovable serious disorder, and we need 'special, "Red Boots for Christ shoemaker named Hans and his River City Brass Band your help! If you experience mas." the symptoms of chronic pet cow, Aldo, also appear in full Thursday, December 17,1998 - 8:00 pm fatigue syndrome, caU us for Produced by Lutheran Hour color at (www.org/redboots), more Information on this medication research program. All Ministries, the award-winning offering visitors an electronic Southfield Centre for the Arts research-related care and study medication is provided at no cost to program is set for broadcast at storybook, broadcast informa those who qualify. If you are currently taking anti-depressants, you 6:30^¾. Tuesday, Dec. 8, and tion, a free book offer and infor 24350 SoMthfleidBpad cannot qualify for this research study. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, mation about the program. Adults - $15 Seniors/Students $10 Family $25 on cable's Fox Family Channel. For more information about Institute For Health Studies Through the 30-minute family "Red Boots for Christmas" and For more Information call: special, LHM hopes to deliver other programs from Lutheran Robert J. Bielski, MD, Medical Director the "true" message of Christmas. 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For a limited time, buy a $ VALUABLE COUPON 'm (!iiu|xi)i »\\\s\ In- prt'srnli'd w'\\h iiuoniiiig nnlrr • Kvrlmtr* Miil »|irrinl *•* new Toro snowthrower and our exclusive S'no Risk guarantee can l J : : ! mean up to 50% back. II it doesn't ' ' *^S^S^4"i It Vf^l^fi mifc'ffi ^ ^1¾^¾¾¾¾¾¾ snow, we'll return your dough! 50% off ^4^6^ 'Zfoltctatfi fa* V MAXIMUM $ \Mfi FLORIST And I DISCOUNT QREENHOUSE I 3 U- \ • t '• • mmmm TheObaerver & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 from page B7 a istto family center! .ft iyill have its holiday boutique however, a Salvation Army ket (ollowing the 10:30 a.m. worship tle will be available for dona Alpha Baptist Church in Livo j^frvice Sunday, Dec. 6, at the tions. Children younger them age nia la expecting, loto: speak, in Bytfi* shov church, 13542 Mercedes, east of 5 will not be admitted into the the spring. That's tne tentative el: 77½ iteivv inkster Road and south of the I- auditorium. Full nursetyand completion date of its new 6,000- Carl Young,- fireeway. Holiday baked goods preschool care will be provided. sqwofe-foot Family Life Center. pastor of , ^jj»d craft tj«ma will be sold. Call (734) 453-5534. ' *^fVve looked forward to this Alpha Bap ! aWw church also will have its day for a long time," said the ual Little Christmas ethnic Rev. Benson Kern, senior pastor tist Church A spaghetti dinner and basket H from 1952 to tival at 7 p.m. Wednesday, auction at 6:30 p,m. Friday, Dec, at Alpha Baptist. As our con 8. The evening will include 11, at Newburg United gregation grows, so does our 1987,assists orship service with hymns Methodist Church, 36500 Ann need for a place where we can the Rev. Ben music from several ethnic Arbor Trail, Livonia, will benefit all gather in fellowship." son Kern, tages and a dessert buffet the Appalachia Service Project, Qround was broken for the pastor since th ethnic specialties. Call Which sponsors youth and young new center in October. The facili 18).530-2660. ty will include a gymnasium, 199$,ivith A adult work trips to Appalachia. changing rooms, kitchen and ground •STOftY HOUR Tickets - $6.50 for adults, $4 for several classrooms, Newburg United Methodist children ages 3-12, and $2Q for a chased at the corner of Grant- breaking for wi ave ' According to Kern, the center land and Areola and the base the new ££*Church ^ ^ ^ Christmas family of two adults and two will be used for indoor athletic and story hour for children - for the auction will be events, concerts, drama presen ment church was built. It was 6,000- choolers ages 2 1/2 to 5 and on sale through Sunday, Dec. 6. tations, dinners and Sunday dedicated in October 1942. square-foot eir-parents 10*11:30 a.m.. or games for a rainy day. Call school classes. The sanctuary was erected on Family Life 'ednesday, Dec. 9, in the West . the Rev/ Melanie Lee Carey at "Our championship Softball, the basement church in 1950, Center'that's d of Qiitherie Hall. There will (734) #2-0149 or visit basketball and volleyball teams but by July 1952, the growth of expected to child care available in the crib ' http:ZAvww.gbgm-umc.org/new- have been begging for a place to the church made it necessary to ,.*iroorn for younger siblings. Call" burgumc. practice during the winter sell the old church and once be completed ;Xj&34)422-0149. Newburg United in the MUSKAL DRAMA months," Kern added. "This new again meet in a school. ^Methodist is at 36500 Ann Arbor Family Life Center promises to spring. .Traii, Liybriia. Covenant Community Church In September 1953, ground meet these needs and much was broken for a new church at !diFrbFCHm«iMAS': will present the musical drama, "The King: The Long Awaited more." its present location, 28501 W. ••Plymouth Baptist Church will Promise," at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Alpha Baptist was founded in Chicago, West of Inkster Road, present the concert "The Gift of 1939 when Coronado Baptist Livonia, and in November 1953 Christmas," at 7 p.m. Friday- Dec. 11, and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the church, 25800 Student Church was asked to sponsor a the name waB changed to Alpha Sunday, Dec. 11-13, at the Sunday School in the neighbor Church, 42021 Ann Arbor Trail, St., at Beech Daly Road, Red- hood of the Dutcher home on Baptist. 1/2 mile west of Haggerty Road, ford. The musical drama unfolds Sherwood Lane in Livonia. The new sanctuary was com Plymouth. The concert features the life of Benjamin, a fictitious By January 1940, a formal pleted in July 1954, with a new /traditional arid contemporary first century rabbi who considers meeting was called to organized educational facility and expand Christmas music in a "small- the claims of Christ. Call (313) the members of the Sunday ed sanctuary started in 1963. 535-3100. , Nfcown" setting. School as a church. Further remodeling was under \There is no admission charge, By AuguBt 1941, lots were pur taken in 1972 to make better use of the church facilities. With these gifts you'ttbe$ure Iflurel Manor to get a thank you coil. BANQUET AN) vtxoCOHmNaC&m 39000 Schoolcraft • Itonia, Michigan 48150 • (734) 462-0770 • fix (734) 462-2080 . '••,'J accomodate your holiday party for Saturday, December 12,1998 ..1.-1 75 to 700 people J :C Call (734) 462-0770 » . 'm&Sk.'i' •. "r% T .^Someone'sLife. WfTXmate your motorized vehicle directly to the #Sodety of , ST. 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S8of.f L««»S»» •ppn ^F»^^ •^^P *^P 9 INSWE: Prep >>m College s,C5 L/W Pa*ol, Section C Hf.vl J moiiv I w 7 {•! l.)S3 2J2.1 ii the vvrh http. (JIISI IVI Thu*sd,»y, December 3. 1998 Return of key wrestlers creates anxiety for start of nemieasoii *)...•: BYNEALZIPSER Naysmith and Mitch Hancock. [* ily we-have a long season anid they- >hm* STAFF WRITER - Is it a coincidence that the wrestling should'all be i«ady copae time for Mat-ch Redford Catholic Central may want to squad may be able to match the football (thestatei tournament).* . : keep the celebration going. team's feat? Not necessarily, according . Another team to watch this seasoii After repeating as the state's Class AA to CC coach Mike Rodriguez. will be Livonia Clarenceville, under secf football champions last weekend, the "I think the two programs complement ond-year coach Todd Skinner. The Tro Sjhamrocks may have another state.title each other," he said. "I'think the tenaci jans are seeking their first Metro,Con-, ty boast. j ty they get from wrestling helps them in ference championship after enjoying .. N ; Backed by a strong returning, cast, CC football. And the good winning attitude their first non-losing season in 16 years. , has a good chance this season of winning and competition from football helps Team by team previews: them in wrestling." the state title in wrestling. REDFORDCC The Shamrocks, a perennial power Rodriguez isn't too concerned about some of his star wrestlers starting late. The break between football and , ^^^ymxt^lg-^-- v.tJWfUmnnn^m.tm, • which has won the Catholic League 8IA/7 PHOTO IT BBTA.N MITCHELL wrestling title the past seven seasons, This is not the first time the football wrestling was brief for several Redford haven't won the Btate titl£ since 1988. team has gone this far and we've had Catholic Central wrestlers. On top of their game: Livonia, Clarehceville's Walter Ragland \'l That 10-year drought may end as CC wrestlers start lat6," he added. "The Some came to practice for the first (above) and Lutheran Westland's Josh Meyer (below) are two of returns three first-tear^ All-Area per football season was long and will cer time Monday as a result of the football many fine wrestlers to return this season, which begins tonight. formers: Casey Rogowskij the outstand tainly drain them physically at the team's title run. One of those to walk in beginning of the wrestling season. Luck ing Obseryerland wrestletof 1998, Brocc Please see WRESTLE, C2 CC wraps up another football title with come-from-behind win BY STEVE KOWALSH nerback, who was step for step with STAFF WRITER See related stories. Andersen. The catch was made around [email protected] the winning touchdown in a 22-15 win the 30 and Andersen raced the rest of Put Redford Catholic Central senior over Orchard Lake St. Mary's in the the way to the end zone. quarterback Dave Lusky indoors and Catholic League championship. 1 just know we had it covered pretty he reaches for his security blanket. Lusky, who as a kid used trees as darn well," Rockford coach Ralph Strange as it seems, Lusky's most targets when there was no one around Munger said. reliable receiver in the Pontiac Silver- to play catch with, couldn't find his Red The play stunned the crowd of 17,150 dome has become senior Derek Ander Wood - 6-foot-5, 255-pound tight end and capped another playoff rally by the sen, who caught one pass in nine Nick Brzezinski - or fullback Casey Shamrocks, who found themselves games played outdoors. Rogowski open. down 23-14 after a nine-yard run by Andersen caught a 70-yard touch Rockford's Keith Wurn with 1:38 left in Andersen was the next option. the third quarter. down pass from Lusky with 5:04 left to "It was actually supposed to go to Rockford, a heavy underdog, finished STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWLET erase a 23-21 deficit and give CC its Casey and they had it covered and second-straight Class AA state champi Derek was, the secondary receiver," 11-2 overall record, its only losses com Catching a Smile: End Derek Andersen of Livonia flashes a winning onship Saturday afternoon, 27-23, over Lusky said/ "He told me in the huddle ing to Detroit Catholic League oppo smile and gets congratulations from teammates after catching the Rockford. they weren't coveringhim. He did all nents.- winning TDpass Saturday in Catholic Central's 27-23 victory over Exactly a month earlier at the Silver- the work, I just laid it in for him." The Shamrocks, 12-0 overall, are the Rockford in the Class AA football state title game. ' dome,; the two connected on a 21-yard The ball appeared to have gone first back-to-back champions in AA. pass on fourth down and 20 to set up through the' hands of ttve Rockford cpr- ' = Please see CHAMPS; C3 OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE hires new boys Sabres win tourney The Sabres, a Mite team in the Livonia Hockey Association, won the basketball coach Troy Thanksgiving Tournament with a 3-0-1 record, ! THIS MI.i:itI£\I> The Sabres beat the Farmington BY RICHARD L. SHOOK Hills Ice Cats, 5-0, in the finals. They STAFF WRITER also beat the Troy Predators, 7-0, and Bill Dyer is in and Rick Larson is out as varsity boys the Great Lakes Wings (from Fraser), mm basketball coach at Livonia Clarenceville. h, i.'»'i-i»'is;^i! 3-2 in overtime, and tied the Great New Clarenceville athletic director Chuck Sorentino Lakes' Leafs (Fraser), 2-2. plucked the 32-year-old Dyer from an assistant's position Team members included Robert at Dearborn Divine Child/• Louwers, Colin Beck, Kenny Masiar- Dyer succeeds Rick Larson, whose contract was not czyk, Michael Padgen, Anthony renewed after going 40-53 in 4 1/2 seasons. ODl)$> & Foresta, Pat McHugh, Nicholas Law- "All coaching contracts ore up for one year," Sorentino son, Greg Killeen, Daniel Yaquintp, said. "I reposted the job. Rick called me after the job was Richard Stack, Justin Gilliam, posted and I told him he was welcomed to reapply and he Michael Piotrowski, Steven Godlew, said he would, but he didn't. Greg Michael, Vito Geluso and Joseph Curamings. "When I took the job ^.talked with Rick and asked him EOTftS, to do a number of things. He didn't attend the first coach The coaches are John Louwers, es meeting and never contacted me. I asked him for team Tom Beck, Jerry Curamings and Scott inventory, plan for the program, practice schedule and a Lawson. Managers are Jim Stack and wish list,- But I never heard from him again. He also Lori Killeen. missed a Second coaches meeting." NEW & Larson, who ran a summer basketball program at Clarenceville, also coaches the highly successful girls var Gymnastics invitational sity soccer team during the spring at Madison Heights The Michigan Academy of Gymnas Bishop Foley. He also recently finished his first season tics is hosting its 20th Christmas this fall as Madonna University women's soccer coach. Classic invitational competition Dec. Sorentino also confirmed that JV coach Mark Skrela, a 11-13 at the gymnastics facility. former Clarenceville player, has decided not to return. Girls "8-18 from Illinois, Indiana, Larson seemed mystified by Sorentino's action. Ohio and Michigan will compete for "Inventory?," said Larson, who became interim coach in individual and team awards in Com the middle of the 1994 season when Rob White left to take pulsory Levels 6 and 6 plus Optional A job in Ohio. "I told him we had 13 jerseys. Maybe we Levels 7,8,9 and 10. could have used some real basketballs. I don't know what Michigan Academy, owned and else he was looking for. I didn't think there was a sense of operated by Douglas Rbwe, is at 5870 urgency so early in the fall. North Hix, between Ford and Warren "He (Sorentiho) acted like he was playing God. I'm kind Roads. For more information, call of glad I don't have to come back there and coach under 721-4001. those circumstances, J "As far as not making the coaches meeting, I moved dur ing the summer. And when I did, they never got my Pogllts impressive address so I nevor heard from them, Freshman Sarah Poglits (Livonia "Then, when he told mo the job was being reposted, I CASH & CARRY. LAST YEARS STYLES 50-70% OFF. Lndywood) of Loyola University told him I wouldn't be reapplying. Whatever ho thinks I Chicago was named to tho All-New- did not do, I don't think it was deserving of my having to \VE HAVE GATHERED UP ALL THE ALPINE MERCHANDISE, Comer women's volleyball team and reapply for n job I held for five years. Second Team in tho Midwestern Col "Maybe it was a formality, but I think it was pretty obvi ODDS 8c ENDS, NEW 8c USED - 100's OF PAIRS OF ALPINE BOOTS, SKIS, legiate Conference. ous what ho was trying to do from the get-go. Poglitfl ranked in the MCC's top 10 "It's kind of a sad situation. I enjoyed working with tho BINDINGS, POLES 8c A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF LAST SEASONS WINTER in kills per game with a 3,02 per- kids." - game average and had a .269 regular Dyer, meanwhile, is currently teaching seventh and CLOTHING, JACKETS, PANTS, SWEATERS 8c MORE, FROM ALL OF OUR season hitting percentage good for eighth grade math at Pierce Middle School in the South BAVARIAN VILLAGE SKI SHOPS AND PUT IT ALL TOGETHER FOR ONE seventh in the league. Redford Schools. She aluo had 112 total blocks with a "He's been working a number of years under Joe Cham- GIGANTIC SALE AT ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION singlergame high of nine and aver ley at Divino Child, whom I considered ono of tho finest aged 1,66 digs per game. coaches in tho Catholic League," Sorentino said. "Bill is The Ramblers were second in the level-headed, a fine teacher and a young and enthusiastic MCO tournament Nov. 23 and Poglits guy. BIRMINGHAM BASEMENT • 101 TOWNS^ND AT PIERCE was one of two team meml>er8( select "Ho knows tho game and will help develop the program. u =Ksaa ed to tho All'Tournamcnt squad, ' ;. •"• •• "~~ Ploase sco OYER, 04 'xt^""-''Wt 4- T MMiftittiM***«Mii .7%« Ob&rver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 I Itl I Wrestle from page CI CaMy Rofowski, who won about thank* to coaching additions wrestler at 152 pounds. He recorded a Fedulchak, who had ojer 100 career rience. , Other wrtstlers who may make an tfc* itsta titla last »UOD at heavy- Sam Amine and SOBS Dave and Chris. 28-10 mark last season. wins, is no longer around. "For what we will face, we're in pret impact thii season'include senior The third member of the impressive The Rockets will also be without the ty decent shape. We're ready now, but Justin Green at heavyweight, sopho Iqpwtki, MW w his saeood ymu at LIVONIA STEVENSON trio is junior Mike Carter at 145, services of 216-pourider Jake Tharp, will improve as the season goes on" more Matt Agar at 171 and sophomore Imitjiiiigbt, »«»t und****tad in 46 The team that lost perhaps the moat Carter placed fourth at the Observer- ;' Wfao injured bis leg in the football JeffPpttwat 145..:'.. SMJltiMw last naipn dospif not being talent was Livonia Stevenson. land meet last year and compiled a 24- 'team's victory over Wayne, and decided UVONIA ClJURiNCEVlLLE Some Trojans even have the possi m&mi in a statewkk poUL But don't call the Spartans .11 record. •'"•.• : not to wrestle.; ; ;- Don't be;''. su'rpiriaedI if Livonia bility of advancing to the state tourna j0b i* 109 parMa*. *iUr atfHtring a lightweights, even though they do have "I like to say these three are in the : This leaves Glenn lean on expert- Clarenceville winds up right behind ment this year -^ another rare achieve lirfin 1m wfr ia fasfa>HnMcB and the area's most jwapceesive pair. upper echelon of wrestlers but you ' ence and. talent, but the, Rockets do Catholic Central as the area's bisi ment for ths, school's program. hi* fa*) is "to Nf«ttH sUM champ," Senior Joe Mat**JH and junior Josh never know in this sport* coach Marty feturn senior Pete Langer. at 160. Also team. llVat's rightj the Trojans, -^ "The variity-reiurnees know what BofrigaM—ti. Thati the only direc Gunterman will switch off at 103 and Altounian said. "These three are real back are juniors Jesse Purdon at 112, Success on the mats has been rare at.' they hayeto do ti>.advance that far," tion Cswy knows." 112 and an considered best at those good people, understand their roles Jeff Albrecht at 130 and Eric • Clarenceville, but times.have changed , Skinner said.."We have ft good mix of AJso walking in to practice for the weights in utieeaauii rankings. under second-year coach Todd Skinner. _'; experience^ wrestlers With younger and how to handle certain situations. ^Uchaelatl35.4 ; : ^ ; : first tine was senior Brace Nayamith. Senior Brian Barker also returns at They lead by example and the rest of : The Rockets received a lift from two '.-;''- Altera 9-9-i season, last year >jthe> "wrestlers.".^ *' '. • ,'•-. • • . The 216-pouader, FUxtriguai's grand 160 along with sophomore Imad Khar- the team will learn by watching." - football; players. Senior -Bobby 'first non-losing season since 1982 -r the The Trojans will most likely field a son^ posted a 40-4 record last season bush, who earned third-team All-Area The remaining spots will be taken Hagelthorn will compete at 189 and Trojans may be looking at winning wrestler at every Weight class. an$b*a a99-12 career mark. honors as a freshman. by young wrestlers. Making early good senior J.T. Pillsbury at 215, : " their first Metro'Conference champi "Just fiY«!year s ago, we had only five /tootherreturning grappler is junior Junior Mike FaUon, who missed' impressions are freshmen Tom. Vender Senior Javonn Perkins will compete, onship. Last season, Clarehcevjlle fin wrestlers oji the squad," Skinner said. Mitch Hancock, a two-time first-team most of last season due to a broken leg bosche at 215 and Brian Jones, who at ,171 white a few sophomores will ished second to Harper Woods. ' , "This season, we have 22 on the team Ali^raa wrestler. Ha finished 44-6 last is also back along with junior Mike will compete at 136 or 140. ' play key roles. They include Chris "Our long-term goal here is to create and will haye the chance to field a com season and fourth in the state after los Radley at 170. Sophomore Chris This is the largest amount of young Wolfgang at 146, Chris Smith at 119 a strong pidgram and build interest in plete team for the first time since ing fc^th*eventua l 136-pound champ. Cooprider will wrestle at 130 or 135. wrestlers IVe ever had," he said. • and Derek Gismondi at;130. or 135, ' wrestling at the middle school level,* 1985.V'.': • '•' 'V.,:";. This season, Hancock'will wrestle at "We have the same problem as last •^yhis will be somewhat of a rebuild Skinner said. 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CC player within 20 yards of Rockford used some flea-flick Rockford opened the scoring him, with 6:55 left in the second er plays that you'd find in a when quarterback Dan Richard quarter. backyard touch football game to (13 for 21 for 109 yards) complet Richard started the play with confuse a CC defense that had ed a 35-yard touchdown pass to a hand-off to the halfback, who pitched the ball to a receiver. The ball then was lateralied back to Richard, whose pass to Yon gave the Rams a 6-0 lead. St. Genevieve girls "I wasn't surprised, I think anxious was the better word," said the Rockford quarterback. "That play usually works. I was cheer playing coach first worried about catching it. I throw it all the time." Rockford raised the lead to 9-0 The Livonia St. Genevieve but they didn't say their girls when Luke Greenland kicked a fifth- and sixth-grade girls were coming with them." 19-yard field goal with 3:47 left basketball team Won the Sa. With coach Willoughby on in the half following a fumble £eter & Paul tournament in the bench Sunday, St. recovery by the Rams at CC's 8. Detroit over the Thanksgiving Genevieve had another cham Three running plays resulted weekend — but not without a pionship effort, beating in seven yards but Rockford detour to see their coach win Belleville St. Anthony, 20-18, chose to try the field goal a championship of his own. in overtime to claim the Ss. attempt by a straight on kicker St. Genevieve was sched Peter & Paul Tournament from the left-hash mark on uled to play crosstown rival title. fourth down. St. Edith B at noon on Nov. 28 With four seconds left in "I'm a midwest coach and if I without Coach Lou Willough regulation, Lauren Trosell had my druthers I'd pound on STAFF PHOTO BT TOM HAfl«Tf by, Jr. on the bench. sank a pair of free throws to you (with the running game) but Player/coach: Lou Willoughby Jr. (with Casey Rogowski) wears No. 60 for CC but is if you have tough guys inside It seems Coach Willoughby forge an 18*18 tie and Jamie No. 1 in the hearts of the St. Genevieve girls basketball team he coaches. had an engagement of his own Rhodes made a pair of free you have to find another way," — playing defensive tackle for Munger said. "It can backfire on throws in the extra period to you too." Detroit Catholic Central in win it. Lusky was 6-for-ll for 162 rocks answered again with a game and fighting back," Lusky Wilk and Lou Willoughby shared- the Class AA state football The Jaguars defeated Dear championship game that yards and two TDs, tying a Class nine-yard run by Rogowski to said. "It was an exhausting a sack. Rogowski led with ID born Divine Child, 25-8, Nov. AA finals game record. end a 79-yard drive. game, a great football team we tackles. afternoon in the Pontiac Sil- 21 to open the tournament. verdome. Brzezinski's 12-yard touch Lusky's 35-yard pass to beat and this is the best feeling "It was was a tremendous high Coach Willoughby was St. Edith graciously con down catch and the first of Mike Brzezinski gave the Shamrocks a in the world." school football game and both sented to haying the game assisted by his mother, Linda Sgroi's three extra points with first down at Rockford's 29 and The Shamrocks had 17 first teams deserve a great deal df moved up two hours to 10 Willoughby, and' brother 1:45 left in the first half cut Rogowski scored three plays downs to Rockford's 13 and out- credit," CC coach Tom Mach a.m. so the St. Geneyieye MarkWiUoughby. • -••[{]•• > Rockford's lead to 9-7. later to cut the Rockford lead to gained the Rams 313-237. said. "We knew coming in they' team could go to watch their Thie squad alsoiincluded But Rockford took a 16-7 lead 23-21 with 11:56 left. Nick Kato and Jeremiah Hicks presented problems the way they coach try to win the state title Wendy Hoots/- 'Marissa into the locker room, scoring on a "We were down the whole had one sack each and Mike spread you out." again. : -, ..':'>. DiPohio, Theresa MorassoV' one-yard run by Tony Savickas St. Genevieve won, 36-8, Erin Lbvell, Jenny Perkins, after a 52-yard return on the and made it to the Silverdome Mara l^ajipesiree Thomas ensuing kickoff. National Tire & Batter in time to Watch Catholic Cen and Julio St. Orige. CC junior fullback John Kava, tral come from behind and Willoughby might want to who had 83 yards in 22 carries, defeat Rockford^ 27-23. give his coaching resume to capped an 80-yard drive to start The team displayed a ban Rick Coratti in the future. the second half with a one-yard Our tires are ner saying, "St. Genevieve's Coratti is the CC football run to cut Rockford's lead to 16- inflated*., not ;0: girls basketball says CC and team's defensive coordinator 14. Jeff Potts' 30-yard catch to the Coach Lou (No. 60) rock." . and the school's basketball our prices! Di Rock, he did as Willoughby coach. Rockford 3 keyed the drive. ?.Hatdf finished with six tackles, "I love football but I've been The Rams seemed to regain including half a sack. coaching basketball about five the momentum after Wurn •Hassle-free •Wallet-friendly «Fast service •DieHard' batteries capped a 10-play 80 yard drive "(Seeing the sign) made me years now so J know that •30 Day Ride Guarantee' •Alignments 'Brakes »ShoAs feel good > they're like a well,'' Willoughby said. n with a run off a lateral from bunch of little sisters to me," think I'd like to.be like coach Richard that seemed to be NTB\ GUARANTEED LOW PRICES. said the 6-foot, 240-pound Coratti - coach a little bit of designed as another flea flicker PASSENGER TIRES IMPORT TIRES PERFORMAKE TKS HIGH PERFORMANCE LIGHT TRUCK TIRES pass. 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OBTf P <>* V7t -1-.1 Dyer from page CI Whalers, Ambassadors win Harold Druken offered more six minutes to insure the win. He'll teach fundamentals, and the Divine Child, practices and thing started in the lower grade with the Falcons in 1984. offense than the Peterborough Robert Holsinger was in goal he'll move the program forward." policies with him.' levels. He went to Central Michigan Petes could handle, for the Plymouth win; he made Clarenceville is a member of He knows no successful pro Installing a system pays divi for a year, then transferred to Druken, the Ontario Hockey 28 saves. Mike Pickard made 24 the Metro Conference and Dyer gram is biiilt without hard work dends in the long run. All the Madonna University, where he League's leading scorer, got stops for Peterborough. said he is familiar with the during the "off season and at successful programs are built played from 1986-88. three goals and an assist to lead league. the. lower levels of the communi from the bottom levels up. He passed on his final season the Plymouth Whalers to a 6-3 Ambassadors still No. 1 The Divine Child team he's ty. That's a secret all good coaches of eligibility to complete his work victory over the Petes at Ply Two weekend wins assured the helped coach the past few sea "I'm hoping to some of the know. toward his degree. mouth's Compuware Arena. Compuware Ambassadors they sons has played Metro basket things we do at Divine Child," he "We want to teach them the Dyer then started coaching The win kept the Whalers atop would retain first place in the ball power Hamtramck on a reg said, "and that is to play a lot of same things, run the same plays, track, middle school girls basket the DHL's West Division with a North American Hockey League. ular basis. games in the summer, under a so that when they get to the var ball and had been working with 20-4-2 record; Peterborough The Ambassadors improved to So he knows what the top of lot of conditions, sity level it's not a whole new the Falcons' boys high school dropped to 14-11. 18-4-1 with a 5-0 win over Team the league looks like. Now he'll experience. "I've got a good program for team for the past five seasons. Druken scored his first goal on USA in Ann Arbor Friday and a get familiar with how the other lifting (weights), running, condi "And I want them to have "I'm hooked. I'm addicted (to a power play 3:21 into the game. 4-2 triumph over the St. Louis half lives. tioning. expectations. They have to know He added two more in the second Sting Saturday at Compuware "From what I understand," "If we get kids excited, inter what they have to do to be suc coaching), I guess. And when you teach, your schedule is set up so period, giving him 33 for the sea Arena. Five different players Dyer said, "realistically, if we ested, that should help us in the cessful." son. Adam Colagiacomo and scored in the win in Ann Arbor can get some kids who are fairly long run. Just like their coach. that if you like to do things like Friday, and goalie Craig Kowals- that, it's available. Julian Smith added a goal and competitive, we can do fairly "I feel that if you show a little Sorentino has known Dyer for an assist apiece, with Jamie ki had 25 saves in earning his well over here. bit of interest, a little bit of some time. He was one of the "My wife, Sue, stays at home LaLonde also getting a goal. second shutout of the season. "I'm looking at it as a good effort, and you get the same candidates the Trojans' AD con with our two kids. That affords David Legwand and Shaun Fish In Saturday's win over St. opportunity. I've got nothing to return from the kids, you should tacted to replace Larson. me the ability to do that." er contributed two assists each. Louis, Troy Milam and J.J. Swis- lose." n't have any problems at all." Dyer played high school bas Brad Emons also contributed Detroit led 2-0 after one period tak each got their second goals of Dyer wants to bring a little of Dyer also wants to get some- ketball at Divine Child, finishing to this report. and 4-1 after two. Two quick the weekend. 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P.Tryouta for the Livonia Team members included Pete L««er8 girls AAUbaiketball Lechowicz of Stevenson and iemn will be 6-7:30 p.m. Tues Schoolcraft College, Brian day, Dec. 8, at Livonia Stevenson O'Beirne of Churchill and Jason for the girls 10-uhder And U- Buelow of Franklin. ' under teams with tryouts for the 12-under team tQ be 7:30-9 p.ttu , ;.;•;• The Livcnia Pee Wee •Girls playing CYO or LJAL or Avalanche team earned a run at'the YMCA are; welcome; ner-up finish in the Monroe ilwee who cannot make the try- Thanksgiving Tournament, i»ut but are interestei in the The Avalanche were defeated bam are asked to call Wayne in the finals, 2-0,.by Lincoln : nattt daw BrttS^fiW Henry at (24$) 624-7839, - Park with the second goal com tfai* Ifarffed tfcs •• I^t Sa*u?fey *t ftrittns : • Tryouts for the Oakland ing into an empty net. •mm isfMft Ibji i BE nil «f 3$s ri'iiytTif ttfptjtt'i dfolWla-' CoUace m ItaKptfe Jto» LadyHawks -14-year-pld girls Goalie Nick Hill recorded an 8- ftWtf ftwt-fcaif *booiiD«: jBf?mM4brtbs0aB}Bts,iw1*4 unhaaun MHm* 9***M WAU basketbaH tearfi will be 0 shutout win against Monroe T*NQr<»R**t«d 1&*£23 **** 94-14 at h*litime: Daahawa Murray «mvertMi lO-of-ia Madonna 9»4»tonaM*«»»4\ held 6 to 7 p.nif Tuesday, Dec; 8 Williams witfc 21 pwd* land House III in the tournament mMv*t*rt u *m»*t* 14- floor shot* tad G-of-t free '^ARjAtt dS^aM^a. 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"I got my immunization »bgts STxrrWWTM instate champion^ and Harrison, a Hampton Inn is a popular because the kids I had on the eight and Amber Taylor six. today and my a.rm is a little i 8kowaUklOoeJioDaecomm.net ./. nine-timei. statetitlist, seems only motel chain, but on Tuesday floor I was comfortable with."' Sophomore forward Stacy < lazy," she said. "I got three itt Marin couldn't get comfortable : It Was an unfamiliar role but /iiatur^; v.'--;'-:\'"';'••:'•• ••v'v'''/V^' night it was a phrase often heard Cobbs had a handful of rebounds this arm today and it's i\ The Shamrocks are gunghb about from tiie mouth of Bedford Bish/ against Sandusky until late, in arid one point/totals that are shy aching." jRedford. Catholiq Central senior op Borgessgirls basketball, coach the third quarter when consecu Kyle Entsminger was back in the thought; and would make room tive baskets by senior guard uniform for the Class AA 8tat£ for a matchup in their annual sea Dave Mann, "Hampton^ in," is what Manii Tiffany Simon gave the Spartans football championship Saturday son opener at the Pontiac Silv^r- a 35-26 lead heading into the at the Pontiac SilVerdpme. ^dome when l»th,teams need to find would say when he'd need a ;non-leagueopponents. 0 : spark off the bench. And in went filial eight minutes. SNAPPER ; Entsminger, who started the M: first nine games; of the season at I Could Harrison's recent history freshman forward Raechelle Borgess starred the fourth running back,,dressed for the against another Catholic League Hampton to the Class C quarter quarter oh a 12-2 run, highlight first timesince injuring his knee : power, Birmingham Brother Rice, be final game against Sandusky. ed by three layups off steals by in! the Shamrocks' 12-7 regional .the reason it's avoided the Sham- Hampton, who didn't get into sophomore . guard Michelle semifinal playoff victory over •rocks?-" -•-.•• VKX;>-^/-:^-:'.*':<. regional victories over Detroit Catchings for a 47-28 lead. | Harrison stopped playing Rice Communication and Media Arts The ruh also included a basket Tafce It Home Today With No Money Down, Pearborn Fordsoft on Nov. 7. after a delay in the half-court Entsminger didn't have any after losing three straight years to and Riverview Gjabriel Richard, And No Payment Until May 1999* ! the Warriors and finishing with a1- prqvided five points, a handful of offense by Simon and two buck carries but played on special ets in the paint by sophomore teams in a 27-23 victory 6ver 3 record, in a series that lasted five rebounds and solid defense in a Mo ffl Page 1, Section E K The Theatre Guild of Livonia- Bedford'presents "A Chorus Line"8pM. at the theater, 1&138 Beech Daly^ Redford. Tickets $12 adults, $11 seniors and students, (313) 531-0554. SATURDAY :V— of fers a wonderland of sounds and sights Featured performers: T^e Festival Singers will light up Detroit's University (Mr iufat Center Mth-caf^h'"ai^^tr&ii theater-onNoel Night, [i You'll find a variety of gifts for BY LWDA ANN CHOMJN 1 I Horse-drawn carriage and sleigh rides.depart ^everyone on your list at the STAFF witn*R: ••">••"••: "NOEL NIQHT .every 10 minutes from the Park Shelton on ; [email protected] WHAT: The 26th annual event to ring in the holidays •;: East Kirby at Woodward, $6 adults, $3 chil third annual Village Potters : v/ : : Guild Holiday Show and Sale resaed in: Victorian coats and capes, Shaiori features carolers, choirs, street theater, dance, hands- dren. • •>!•••'' ; :"v""'/' . ;/->c :';'••.•,;.;.;-.V';•.'.•• ',-. i Thomas and Kevin Fihke take to the on art, a tree lighting ceremony, and horse-drawn car I Children's Ballet Theatre present the "But 10a>m.to 6p.m. at 340 North i riage rides. Festivities conclude with a community slng- F.istreet s of Detroit's Cultural Center ina terfly Ball" and ensembles from the Detroit ; E Main, south of Mill St. (Lil- , holiday celebration of caroling and live theater a-long led by the Salvation Army Band 8:30-9:30 p.m on Symphony Civic Orchestra perform through ley), behind the Plymouth •with the Festival Singers on "Noel Night" Dec. 5. Woodward Ave. out the! evening in the Prentis Court at the Landing Restaurant, (734) Thomas, a Waterford voice teacher,. Finke of WHEN: 5-9:30 p.m, Saturday, pec. 5. Detroit Institute of Arts, 8200 Woodward \ 207-8807. y; .Royal Oak, and nine other members of the Festi-. WHIRE: Detroit's Cultural Center (bounded by '.;;. ^val Singers, including Thomas' husband Ferry Street on the north, Forest on the south, Brush on I Pippen Puppets perform "Rudolph; Rudolphl. •.'Stephen, play 28 characters from Charles Dick- the east, and Cass Avenue on the west), for more Infor Where's Your Nose?" at 6 p.m., and the Foreign :' ens' classic tale "A Christmas Carpr with the mation or a schedule of events, call<3i3) 577-5088. Language Immersion Choir sing holiday songs < • . :: Detroit Institute of Arts as a backdrop, They will • Parking is available in the Cultural Center and Detroit in several languages throughout the evening ^MWPAY Science Center IptSOo John R, underground garage off in the Detroit Public Library, 5201- Woodward 1^ ; be amorig the hundreds of handbell ringers and "-«£**.'. WcK>dYyafd at Farnsworth, and Raickharn parking garage choirs joining in the event for an evening alive on Warren east of Woodward. Free shuttles fun contfnu- I At the Detroit Science Center, Sesame Street's with tinging, childreft's activities, a tree lighting\ pusiy throughout the evening. - :>- ' •.•';'"'•" ; "Artfrpm the Fuzzy and Famous'' exhibit ceie- T^ ceppmppy, and horte-dntwn carriage rides.;. •,/'.' : brakes 30 years of;Big Biird, Cookie Monster ; ,; The26-year-ol'.•• college days when he played Davey Crockett at Hui Wajig at Detroit Symphony Orchestra "We loye Noel Night," said Thomas, who Disney World's Frbntierlahd in Orlando/An Halli and during tlie event there's "Go .. majored in music at Oakland University, in account executive for the Momentum Group, a Baroque,",a Classical Series concert with con Rochester and began perfonning with communi division of McCann Ericksbn in Troy; Finke has ductor Nicholas McQegan at 8:30 p.m- Call ty theaters such as the Bloomfield Players 20; : performed wthStagecrafters and thei Avon Play (313)576-5111 for ticketinformation. :-/^ 'years ago. *We think it's great that all of thea/e/' ers,^ rianie a few/ ; I The 85th annual Gold Medal Exhibition arid The Michigan premiere of arts and performing groups come together.for "It's street theater arid we interact with peo Holiday.Salesi Show at^ the'Sc^r^bjClub,^217 "Resident Alien" by Stuart this event." ple" said Finke. "You maintain that character East Farnsworth - .- Spencer opens 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas, director of the 11 Festival Singers^ with the people you meet. T enjoy lighting up I The Wayne, State: University dance department Adrdn DeRoy Theatre, lower founded the group four years ago to; entertain ! people's face and getting them into the holiday present excerpts from vThe Nutcracker'' every crowds at the Dickens Old Fashioned Christmas spirit. On Noel Night, there's a great pop! of arts half hour in the Old Mairi Building ori^Cass level of the Jewish Communi k Festival in Holly which runs weekends through talent ;frpm''all different cultures around Detroit. ty Center, 6600 W. Maple 1 Avenue, also view the exhibit Metaphors" by December with singers, jugglers and fire eaters. And I enjoy being part of that, making people Yvette Smith in the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, Road; West Bloomfield. Tickets In addition to playing Eberiezer Scrooze, Bob; smile and happy." . enter at 480 West Hancock ; $13 to $23, call (248) 788- Crachit and the Ghost of Christmas Past,;mem 2900; bers of the group sing songs from the more than , Some of the highlights of "Noel Ntght" I Shop for the holidays at 14 different locations ' 40 in their repertoire at 6:45 p.ml and 8:15 p.m.' including Center for Creative Studies, Detroit in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Kresge Court, In • The Boyai Choir of Ann Arbor kicks off the fes- Institute of Arts Museum Shop, Museum of between belting out "Silver Bells" and "It's . tiyities at 4:30 p.m, in the Cathedral Church of African American History Gift Shop, and Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," the St; Paul, 48()0 Woodward. Detroit Historical Museum Old Detroit Shop Singers perform Thomas' street theater rendi • Photos with.a Toy Soldier ($2) at the Chil I Make an evening of it by having dinner down tion of "A Christmas Carol" outside on Woodward . dren's Museum, 67 East Kirby town at the Scarab Club, Detroit Institute of ^vei^*«Hfftth audience participation sought for • The Mosaic Youtheater and St. Paul Royal Oak Arts' Kresge Court, or soups, sandwiches and Marley's Ghost and the Ghost of Christmas Lutheran Bell Choir at the Detroit Historical desserts at the International Institute's "Taste Future. The Singers, age 24 to 41, hail from Museum, 5401 Woodward of the World" HOLIDAY MUSIC Judy Collins brings her'. Grace' to Southfield BY KEELY WYGONIK STAFF WRITER Judy Colllnji Special Holjday Concert [email protected] WHIN: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 If she could* Judy Collins said WHtRI: Southfield Centre for the Arts, 24350 • she would like to do holiday con Southfield Road (south of 10 Mile Road). Concert Is part of the City of Southflefd's new Celebrity.Scries certs year-round. "I like the mate: wKi.wUI include traditional and new songs. ' rial," said Collins in a telephone interview from New York City, TIOkKTS: $30 end $35 per person, available Oakland University's weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Southfield City Hall, Meadow Brook Hall in "It's a very special time of year." Main Reception Desk, 26000 Evergreen Road or the She'll be in Southfield on Tues Perks and Recreation Ruitdingf 26000 Evergreen Rochester will delight day, singing some of her favorite .Road, evenings 5-7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur guests of every age with holiday tunes, along with "Amaz day. Tickets ai?o available at all Tickctniaster Ticket "Picture Perfect Holidays" ing Grace," "Someday Soon," Centers including Hudson's and Harmony House . r through Sunday, Dec. 6. "Both Sides Now," and other stores. Call (248) 354 4854 for moro Information. To Bongs that have made her a leg charge tickets, call (248) 6456666. Hour* are 10 a.m. to 5 end. The 8 p.m. concert Is part of HIOMUOMTt Special pro concert dinner, $25 per p.m. daily, Admission for person, offered by the Golden Mushroom Restaurant,; the City of Southfield's new 18100 W. 10 Mile Road (at Southfield). Call the the Holiday Walk is $12 Celebrity Series. restaurant (248) 559 4230 for reservations/informa for adults, $6 for children "I saw her last year and I fell tion. under' 13, $6 for Oakland in love," said Nimrod Rosenthal, • Mwfc yoof c»l«n<*Ar director of Community Relations University affiliates with The'SOulbfieid Celebrity Series at Southfield Cenlfi for for the City of Southfield. "When thb Arts will feature Nancy Wilson, 8 p.m, Saturday, LD.% (248)370*3140, she sang 'Amazing Grace,' I had April 24. Tickets are $30 and $35 per person, avail- tears in my eyes. She was ebto at Southfield City Hall or the Parks & Recreation :_- Building, and Tlcketmaster Ticket Centers. Folk legend; Thisplwto of Judy Collins is'-from her new CD "Both ~~~" PloASOSCO COLLINS, E2 Sides Now" released this fail by Platinum Entertainment. 'A; 11* Tk* Observer 4 £ee*n*ric/THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 Collins from page El Hilberry 'Scapin' delights enchanting." m Tve got to malt* » Wayne State University's grad of escapade*, and defends his Likewise, Octave's father, AfUr the concert, "A Judy uate theatre company pre tent own honor along the way. Argante, played by Lucas Caleb Collin* Christmas at the Bilt- Itvtng. I love It (per- Moliere*s "Scapin" in rotating Fred Shahadi is captivating as Rooney, captured the dilemma of uier* Estate," which Rosenthal repertory through Feb. 3 at the the clever Scapin. He artfully parting with his hard-earned for 'watch+d on TV, he went to work formula). It s % tfomoii Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Case handles the subterfuges his tune in both physically and ver- to ••• if Collin* would be avail tfotts 0ft. T vt had a Avenue and Foreet on the WayfU character employ* to pull off hia bally entertaining ways. Proud able to perform at the South- State campus in Detroit. Ticket* scams, playing the humble, con and pompous, Rooneya Argante field Centre for the Arts. "She's aucaaaaftrt caraar; tt't are $1Q-$17, Performances are trite servant one minute, and a held on to his control and dignity wonderful," he said. scheduled 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sat fast-talking schemer the next, for as long as possible before Collins will be accompanied been wonderful.' urday, Dec. 19. For reservations, while cleverly planting ideas in unraveling under the unrelent by the Southfield-Lathrup call (313) 677-2972. his dupes' minds. Shahadi's fast ing ruses of the clever Scapin. Orestes Arcuni as Silvestre, a Madrigal Singers, under the Judy Collins i pace and excellent timing used BY SU1SUCHYTA Moliere's clever script to.its full hapless servant and Scapin's direction of Robert A. Martin, reluctant accomplice, drew his The concert will include tradi at Southfield Art Center SPECIAL WRITER comic advantage. Shahadi also used multiple characters and share of laughter for his many tional holiday songs and new Molier's "Scapin" is a comic pratfalls and woebegone expres- songs for Christmas and romp with as many plot twists accents in rapid succession aB . , /v . , -, part of the ruse, a challenge he sions. Hyacinthe, Octave s lady Hahukkah. M and turns as there are pratfalls To make it an especially Peer Gynt" opposite Stacy pulled off without missing a love, played by Sara Wolf, and Keach. and tumbles. The humor is both memorable evening, the Golden intellectual and physical, as beat, much to the delight of the Zerbinettte, the sexy Gypsy Mushroom Restaurant is offer She also appeared in the clever wordplay is liberally inter* audience. desired by Leandre, played by ing a special pre-concert dinner Arnold Schwarzenegger film, Octave and Leandre, the love- Tanisha Gonzalez, began as at 8 p.m. before the concert. The "Junior," the CBS series spersed with comically timed . amitten sons, played by Mike polar opp.osites and ended up dinner is $25 per person and "Christy," and haB a cameo in trips and flips. Schraeder and Erik Gratton, having startling similarities. begins with chilled smoked the soon-to-be-released remake Scapin is a street-smart ser- were fun to watch as the earnest. Both used exaggerated feminine of a Rod Serling Story, "A Town vant who plays hiB masters like ^ gamble swains, easy pray wUes to garner laughs, chicken breast on mixed field a game of chess, both for amuse- f Scapin's manipulations. . ' ' greens, red wine vinaigrette, Has Turned to Dust," directed or by Ron Nilsson. ment and thrill. When the sons The fathers, on the other hand, The set was a colorful pxplo- crumbled blue cheese and avo of two wealthy fathers fall in presented more of a challenge to sion of undersized and rakishly cado. This fall she released "Singing Lessons: A Memoir of love with unapproved women Scapin. He needed them until he angled doorways. The costumes Diners can choose between when the fathers are but of town,-, found their Achilles heel, then also accentuated the absurd, two main courses -smoke- Love, Loss, Hope and Healing" (A Pocket Books Hardcover, Scapin agrees to not only help^ exploited it. Scapin was dressed like a well- roasted beef tenderloin with . . $24). In the book, Collins looks the young men gain their Garonte, Leandre's father and tailored clown, with keyboard roasted garlic whipped pota- Legendary singer: Judy back on her life and career, the fathers' approval, of the matches, a notorious tightwad, was played trim on his clothing alluding to toes, grilled vegetables and wild Collins will be presenting but to bamboozle them out of the with penurious perfection by his ability to play people like a i&?JJhf-«i2l!?K» tSl? funds the voune men need to Aaron'Lake.Lake captured the piano, For Scapin is a master mushroom gateaux, or bronzed a special holiday concert cnapier is separaiea Dy meaia- i endeav- character's fiscal distress with manipulator producing laughter Atlantic salmon on lemo,._.^n _,_.rispt. f the Southfield Centre , fmance their romant c character's to with artichokes and toma a tions she wrote in the period ors. Scapin, who loves_a chal laughter-provoking physical not only for what he does, but for toes. for the Arts on Southfield after her son Clark's suicide. He lenge and survives by his wits, reactions as well as verbal cha- the gullibility he expresses in Dessert will be a chocolate Road, was 33 years old. A CD with a sets in motion a hilarious series grin. others. flourless torte with strawberry hew song, "Singing Lessons," is sauce and mint cream. included in the book t Southfield is just one of sit down to a big dinner. "Singing and writitfg helped Collins' mahy'conc^rt stops,thi8 .If you're not able to attend me heal," said Collins. "I sang Show boasts knowledgeable hosts month. She'll also be perform the concert in-Southfield oh my way through the pain arid Dec. 8, you can tune into to the began to write daily prayersj I realize that room in this newspaper, so I am stint as the host and producer of ing in Sacramento, Calif., BACKSTAQC everyone IB going to pick a few then focus oh Radio Free Earth, a nightly, Cincinnati, Milwaukee;and A&E Network 9 a.m. Sunday, which I included in this book. . PAIS Dec. 20, and watch "A Judy "My song writing ;and prose probably miss /the rest next time. multi-cultural music program Syracuse, N.Y. A selF-described ing Backstage Gerry Craig is a visual artist that ran on Detroit Public Radio. "road warrior" Collins said she Collins Christinas at the Bilt- writing are interconnected, one Kim also finds time for another more Estate" on TV. You can feeds the otheri" r Pass, but we are arid writer. She graduated from enjoys touring ^- "I've got to off the air tem Cranbrook Academy of Art with favorite, writing. His music make a living," she said. But also learn more about her latest . A tireless performer and writ reviews and poetry have been projects, including a new er, Collins said she "feels very porarily for-a an MFA and from the University there's more, "I love it (perform good reason, the of Kansas in 1982 with under published locally and nationally. ing) it's a tremendous gift, I've release of Christmas songs from grateful to have had this much graduate degrees from Art Histo He iB currently the music the Biltmore Estate concerts, on annual winter had a successful career, it's been ud m8,corn career" - Pledge Break. ry and Textile Design. She was reviewer for Against the Current wonderful": ' the Web at wwwo ycow But she's not ready to slow Please don't for executive director at the Detroit magazine. While most of us are fretting •Collins has released 30 down. "I'm always lookinjgfor get to call and Artists Market from 1990 to Marsha Miro has long been a about holiday gifts, Collinis is on albums, many of them certified new projects." ' ANN make a donation \995 and previously worked for recognized and respected voice in the road bringing holiday cheer platinum and gold, over her "Both Sides Now," a new Plat DEUSI to Detroit Public the Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit art scene, She attended to millions of fans. Her fondest career which spans 3-1/2 inum Entertainment release of Television, Cranbrook Art Museum. Gerry's the University of Michigan as an holiday memory is of standing decades,; > , new recordings of songs that because it's the viewers that art has been exhibited through undergraduate, concentrating in around the piano with her Trained as a classical pianist, have made Collins famous such make shows like Backstage Pass out the United States, Japan, political science with an art his brothers and sisters on Christ Collins began taking piano as "The Times They Are A- possible. So the winter pledge England, Australia, Mexico and tory minor. She then attended mas Eve and singing carols. lessons at age 4. Her repertoire • Changih," "Morning Has BTO- left me with a dilemma, what to Canada. Her writings have also the London School of Economics Her favorite is "The Holly and ihcludes folk, rock, spiritual and ken" and^BlQwin^ lit the;Wind," write for this week. Then it came beeh published in many art pub before focusing on art, returning the Ivy.". ..••;.. ' Broadway show tunes. includes a tribute to her dear to me, of course, I should have lications. to Detroit to earn an MA in art After singing carpis, led by In 1969 Collins made her friend the late John Denver, thought of this before. I am going LexKuhne is a lawyer by history from Wayne State. Mar her father, Chuck Collins, a otage debut as an actress at the "I never recorded any of his to introduce and give some back- training, but has a role on Back- sha has been an instructor at singer, composer and radio New York Shakespeare Festival songs," she said. "I'm glad to ground on the hosts I mention in . stage Pass as vop culture proyo- Oakland Community College at broadcaster, the family; would where phe played Solveig in have had the opportunity." the columns every week. There^.^t^ur.vtiex.'waiB.'a.'MetrQ Times the; Cranbrook Academy of Art are more hosts than there is ' columnist for more than eight and at the,Center for Creative years, with the popular "Word of Studies, Marsha is currently the Mouth" column. He also devel writer and documentarian of oped the format for 89X and was new architectural additions, pop culture commentator both working on both the book and £$ J* there and later for The Planet film "Cranbrook: Evolution of a 96.3. Lex is a graduate of the Dream" for the Cranbrook Edu ^W A GIFT FOR University of Michigan in Ann cational Community. She writes Arbor and Wayne State Univer criticism for Glass magazine and -• #mi?- sity Law School. has published articles in Ameri : EVERYONE can Ceramics. ?* w Kim Hunter is a native and lifelong Detroiter. Kim graduat Reading the long list of creden - ^J.^ ed from Wayne State with a tials the hosts On Backstage Pass •'•••l^ti'"* ON YOUR tfr-Jtffii . degree in radio, television and possess I realized we are a very film. Kim enjoyed a five-year lucky group. hf&W <**-<~3 LIST! : .THE-.; AN ENDLESS CHOICE The Observer & EccentricflW^&D^i, DECEMBER 3,1998 *E3. p • f .!•• J^I it. ••» 9¾ • '*5s -:s^.i->^% Talented cast steps up to challenge of 'A Chorus Line' The Theatre Guild of Livonia- cure life of theatrical performers. al stuff (and adult language and stories, we are as happy for those to be Doris Day, but cannot sing James Cargill, Alicia, Chriatoff, Red ford presents "A Chorus The show features art uninhibit subject material) which in con succeed as we are Sad for those a note. Nicolle Gauvin, D.J. Oliver; Line," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, ed, free-form that was new to text of the show is not offensive. who don't make it. Valerie Mangrum scores as a Jamie-Lynn Perry, Darren Viet*. if Dec. 4-5 at the playhouse 16138 musical theatre when "Chorus Mark Hammell, as the direc Each story begins differently, sassy babe near the end of her eon and Emily Tyrybon. The Beech Daly, Bedford. Tickets $12 Line" premiered on Broadway in tor, gives a convincing perfor but all end the same - dancers career. . whole cast marvelously strut adults, $11 seniors and students, 1976. There are no lavish sets or mance as, a hard taskmaster, desperately needing the In a riveting whispered solilo their bluff in the show's big pro call (313) 631-0554. costumes (except white tuxedos Yet, we see his soft side, when we applause, the approval of an quy, Alonzo Lyzod, recounts his; duction number> *Qne.(Singula^ / and top hats for the finale). learn of a personal relationship audience. They will pay any search for dignity and the Sensation)."-ICenPletzer. irripre^ BYBOBWEIBEL There is no plot per se. with one of the dancers. Christ- price make any sacrifice to SPECIAL WRITER t embarrassment of haying his sively provides .full orchestration; Rather; there is a bare stage tine Maurer, a former star, ere- dance. That's the context of the parents, learn he is.dancing in a via computer and digital pianci ates a high-voltage moment as They step, they kick, they upon which dancers in rehearsal show's hit song, "What I Did For gay bar; Oh the lighter side, for two houi'8~ There is no ini(fr-t' touch, shimmy and shake. They outfits warm- up an audition. she begs for a job as just a mem Love* sung beautifully by Jenny John Luther, all- decked put in mission. I: > are the talented singer/dancers The director barks out, Tell me ber of the chorus. •FlorkowekL / ^ puce; is a scream telling us he Director/ Choreographer in the Theatre Guild of Livonia- about yourself, why do you want . The, director has;to be tough, Mathew Leland is most was always "a strange one" - Stephanie Stephan makes good Redford's spirited production of to be in this show." Some are hes because Broadway is a tough appealing ai k young man fol "breaking into people's houses, use of the Guild's smallish area, "A Chorus Line." itant, others embarrassed. business. Only eight of 16 lowing his sister's footsteps in an not td steal Anything, but to in staging complex pieces such With music by Marvin Ham- No matter how much they dancers will be cast; the others acrobatic "I Can Do That." Rub- rearrange the furniture." • as "At the Ballet" and "Hello, lisch, this Tony Award winning reveal, the director badgers them rejected. That's the nature of ber-faced> Marci Mitchell, is a Other cast members"include: Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello show tells of the chaotic, inse* for more. Which leads to person show business. As we hear their comic delight as one who wanted Justine Blazer, Anna Bonde, Love." Meadow Brook Theatre creates animated Christmas card "A Christmas Carol" by Holiday classic: Charles Dickens, adapted by • Booth Colman not only looks the part but adds Booth Colman Charles Nolte. Through Sunday, subtle touches that make Scrooge look less than Dec. 27. Meadow Brook Theatre, (left) and Wilson Hall, Oakland University a lump of coal and more like a person whose Richard A. campus, Rochester. Performance insecurities and emotional vacuousness sowed Schrot in a times vary, call for information. the seeds of his desolation. scene from Tickets: $25-$30.50; (248) 377- Meadow Brook 3300, or (248) 370-3316. Theatre's pro BY FRANK PROVENZANO duction of "A STAFF WRITER Christmas [email protected] adaptation, the production is as like a person whose insecurities Carol." The genius of "A Christmas timeless as Dickens' tale. Under and emotional vacuousness Carol" is not only the layers Nolte's direction, "A Christmas sowed the seeds of his desola upon layers of allegory and Carol" blends high theatrics, tion. parable, but the sheer message calculated pyrotechnics and But "A Christmas Carol" isn't of eternal hope in the face of the measured doses of melodrama O'Neill's "The Iceman Cometh." impulse to buy, buy, buy. Cer into a perpetual animated Rather, the Dickens' classic is tainly, the notion of worship Christmas card. about rediscovering those feel takes on an entirely material At times, however, the mawk ings of youth that made life connotation during retailers ish spirit of the season drips more of a magical mystery, than most blissful season. like sap onto the carpet. a onerous task. And clearly at Of course, material gain - as The sugary feeling gets a lit Meadow Brook, the cast is up to the plight and redemption of tle out of hand during the the challenge. Ebeneezer Scrooge teaches - is Cratchit's Christmas dinner, Particularly, Paul Hopper in not a substitute for spiritual which comes complete with a the dual roles of the earnest sustenance. tiresome description of holiday Bob Cratchit and the daffy And who could argue that food, prayers, song and toast. Fezziwig; and, Geoffrey that's a lesson worth learning, The emotional gush, much Beauchamp as the Ghost of again and again. like an overbearing uncle, is Jacob Marley recall the tran Appropriately, during the bus bearable given the relentless scendental appeal of the story iest shopping time of the year, holiday cheer. And hey, if you to be both a high moral lesson Meadow Brook Theatre's annu can't get overly sentimental at and pleasingly entertaining. al homage to Charles Dickens the holidays then you might Meanwhile, director Nolte has and the true spirit of Christmas have the heart of a wet log. added enough surprises to keep isa priceless counterbalance to And speaking of moribund audiences searching for the 1 the nausea caused by conspicu souls, there's little doubt that next appearance of the ghosts ous consumption. for two hours the body and soul and special effects. All made CATCH THESE MedJaOne presents Indeed, attending Meadow of Scrooge has been transferred possible, of course, by the intri Brook Theatre's 16th annual to veteran actor Booth Colman, cately magical scenic design of GREAT ACTS! production might be a who has performed the role at Peter Hicks and the jewel-tone Steve King and the Dittilies perquisite before stepping into Meadow Brook more than 600 period costumes of Barbara Midnight Celebration a mall to do your duty. Or at times since 1981. Jenks. David Syme least before the electronic strip Colman not only looks the Ironically, Meadow Brook's "A Concert Pianist on your plastic credit card runs part, but adds subtle touches Christmas Carol" has become as Nickelodeon thin. that makes Scrooge look less much of an annual tradition as Game lab •& Thanks to Charles Nolte's than a lump of coal, and more those last-minute shopping Village Players Theater trips to the mall. Cinderella m*& Sheila Landis Trio Ja/z vocalists The Amazing Egghead Comedy Children's Theatre of Mich. \m Kids music It takes more Kathy Kosins Rhythm b blues >:•" Ginka Gerova Ortega m than a few million Flutist watts to brighten And More, More, More!!! •.•tSN''' A3* #a* *** **•» ft* *** I"** *•<* someone's face. MEDIA SPONSORS Metro Parent Publishing Group The Observer &- Hccenmc Newspapers WW J News Radio 9 SO WXYZ-7 Detroit So much to do. von'!! qo BHIMWHAM-. /p 00 A Celebration of the Arts in Downtown Birmingham Music! Dance! Art! Fun! ADMISSION Dec. 31, 1998 BUTTON ON PLAN NEW YEAR'S EVE NOW! 'f ;>>• \ijht Riitmiwli.nn is A Now War's fir CVlcbrAimn nl tUi inv \ <>ti SALE NOW «lon i w.ini r»> miss Wiir 725 S. Adams, 1-17 I ,i/(,'/f.v' frit ^,'in' NOV. $0 • JAN. ¾. Detroit Rdteofi 39haat*K ct ^UWrUlk^ f OR MORI Foundation*, Bi:GINNING NIGHTLY UUAJU INFORMATION CAR AT S30- 248-258-9075 "CALL' («4 3) S41 5B3 5 : »VX Hl'MAMim wi4n:U\ v •••» t> k L4 .. .v V. ''nu'uv i iMnYirsfi>;£iil ;*;•. %W^W^^^r JB^. The Observer A Eccentric! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area |*IMl**fll«ll«MMtillMMIMIItMtl*»lll»ll fjt » M MMM*** M I M«ll ll I Ml»•*•**•••*»»•, t «••«•«*«•• ft t *•••• «/«M *• M ***,* *^ ****?**** 4 ' V,* l THEATER •*f***»*"f»»»W*P^W^^* j «v HP The 06§erver & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1998 /MOM-OP* W Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publioatioh to Christina Fupcp; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Continued from previous page Auditorium, 46.181 Joy Road, Canton. 8400 .:•-. ' or http://www.*iskos:com (blues) 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Amer's First 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, The $h*lt% $17, $10 students K12tn grade, $5-.-:--: MSTOfUC CHUftCM TOURS . Street Grill, 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor. below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. "> with recepHoni .112-120 for general ; cuiruM BANorrt Sugar Plum/Tea. (734} 451-2112 Featuring St, Peter-St. Paul Jesuit, .,/: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 21 and Congrett, Detroit. $6. AH ages. (313) ,, seating (Canadian prices), (519) 252- With Ghettobilliet, 9 p.m. Saturday, RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS •• Christ EpJscopdi, Second Baptist, St. older, (bluesy rock) 961-MELT or Wtp://www.96lmeft.corh ^ 6579 Dec. 5, Lili's, 2930 Jacob, Hamtramck. SPECTACULAR _..••:,;. Dominic Roman and St. Paul Cathedral $5. 21 and older. (313) 875*555 or 'NSYMC (rock) • ' - • /, Featuring the Rc^kettes/thrduglv . Episcopal church**, Monday, Dec. 7, http://www.lills21.com (rock) With Britney Spears, 6 p.m. Saturday, VKtO* TOW* ,. .; G0 8P EL/CHRISTIAN Wednesday, Dec. 30, Fox Theatre,-- (eaves from the Detroit Historical ' RONNIE EARL AND THE Dec. 5, The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 With Chamberlain, 9 p.m. Thursday, < \ 2211Woodward Ave., Detroit, $10-:-.,- /.- Museum's parking lot at 10 a.m. $11 , BROAOCAStfRt Championship Dr. (1-75 and Lapeer " Dec. 3, Alvin's, 575« Cass Ave., \.\ QAJTHER CHRISTMAS HOMECOMINQ $52.60,(248)645^666 Detroit Historical Society members, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec'. 4-5, Magic Road), Auburn Hills. Sold out. All ages; Detroit. $5.18 and older. (313) 832- , With Galther Vocal Band, Janet "SPIRIT Of* THE pANQE" $16 nvrvmembers. Includes bus,- tour Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave,, Ferndale. 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, The 2355 or http://www.aJvlns.xtcom.com -. paschal, LarryFord, The Happy Produced by Dub)in Worldwide Dance and IwKheon. (313) 833-1405 or ,. $17 In advance (each night). 18 and Palace of Auburn Hills. Tickets, $35 (rock) 7 Goodmans, Anthony Burger, The Productions In the tradition of".. http://Vww.detrolthiatoricaJorg older, (248) 544-3030 or and $24.50, go on sale at 5 p.m. - RANOY VOL* AMD THE SOfNC MJUEftf,, Martins, Candy Christmas, Jake Hess, ? Riverdance, features Russian HOUDAY HOMO OF HISTORIC http://www.themagicbdg.com (blues) Friday, Dec. 4. (248) 377*100 or 9 p.m: Thursday. Dec. 10, Bobby J's, ,', Amy Lambert, Mark Lowry, Ben Speer, T Cossacks, Fiamencp Fiesta.and Jrish YMIUNTI./;. EARTH CRttiS http://www.paiacenet.com (pop) 29 Front St., Lake Orion. Cover charge:. Bob Cain, Jessy Dixon, The Easters, routines, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, tour of homes, Christmas carolsby the 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, The Shelter ROBERT NOLL •LUES NNMMN 21 and older. (248) 814-8550; 9 p.m.'. j and others, 7;30 p.m. Friday, Dec. ii, Dec. 12, at Macomb Center for the Sweet Adelines, homemade Christmas below St. Andrew's Hell, 431 £. 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Ford Road Bar Friday-Saturday, Dec. 1112, Hamlin , ~ The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 Performing Arts, Garfield Road arid Hall cookies, Festive" Tables decbrated by , Congress, Detroit. $11. All ages. (313) and Grill, 35505 Ford Road, Westland. Pua North, 741S. Lapeer Road, Lake i Championship Dr. {1-75 and Lapeer (M-59), Clinton Township. $29, $26 community members, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, 961-MELT or'http://www.961melt.com Free. 21 and older. (734) 721-8609; 9 Orion. Free;: 21 and older. (248) 814-.£ Road), Auburn Hills. $17.50 reserved, t students/seniors.. (810) 286- Dec. 6. $13, available at Remington's (rock) p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Lower Town 8109 (blues) ; . Superfan seating is available. Seniors v 2222/(800) 585-3737 By Design, Me 'N' My Sister's Country GLEN EDDIE Grill', 195 W. Liberty St., Pryrnouth. XKAK ages 60 and older receive $3 off Store, and Tea, thyme and Treasures In 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, Bobby J's Cover charge. 21 and older. (734) 451- With Jay 2 and Divine, 7 p.m. Friday. 'V} reserved seating and children ages 12 Historic Depot Town, Ypsllantl. Benefits Mustc Cafe, 29 Front St., Lake Orion. 1213 (blues) Dec. 4, Cooo Arena, Detroit. Tickets at- and younger receive $8 off reserved COMEDY • I- • I IMM|—I I.I.MIHI^— I I mi • wm Ii— I Ypsilantl Meals on wheels and historic Cover charge. 21 and older. (248) 814- N-2 SUBMISSION Ticketmaster. All ages. (248) 645- seating. Group rates are also available. preservation In Depot Town. (734) 485- 8550; 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Fox Featuring The Impaler, with The 6666 (R&B) .;,.. (248) 377-0100 JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB 2164 or http://www.ypsllantl.org arid Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., Shakes, 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Gold -SAND) PATTY CHRISTMAS" Paul O'Angelo, Robert Mack and Rich Higglnbottom, Thursday-Saturday, Dec. GREENMEAD HISTORICAL VILLAGE Bloomfield Hills, Free. All ages. (248) Dollar, 3129 Cass Ave,, Detroit. Cover 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Macomb Center CSLUB 3-5 ($12); RossAmlcuccl. Jim Hamm Tour 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 free con 644-4800 (blues) charge. 21 and older. (313) 833-6873 for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield and Rich Higglnbottom, Wednesday- cert by Uvdnla Civic Chorus at the FACTORY 81 or http://www.golddollar.com (synth NIGHTS • •'• Road, Clinton Township, $27, $24 stu church.!n the village, 20501 Newburgh, Thursday. Dec. 9-10 ($12); Jeff With Slave I, Flinch and Tap Root, 3 pop) '-A- AiMiti»... .;"VJ3-' ,:-;V. '.;: dents and seniors, $29 gold circle. south of Eight Mile, Livonia. Tours $2, Dunham and Joey Bielaska, Friday- p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, JD's Macomb TH6 0FFSMWNQ The Sugar Shack, ladles onfy dance (810) 286-2222 $1 children. (248) 477-7375 Saturday, Dec. 11-12 ($20), at the club theatre, 31N, Walnut St., Mount With Unwritten Lew, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. night, 10 p.ni. Sundays; The Hush Party MEADOW BROOK HALL 8bove Kicker's All American Grill, Clemens. Cover charge. All ages. (810) 4, St. Andrew's Hall, 431E. Congress, with resident DJs Metvin Hill and DJ -^ •1998 Holiday Walk - Picture Perfect WORLD MUSIC 3607l'Prymouth Road, Livonia. 8 p.m. 913-1921 (rock) Detroit. Sold out. All ages. (313) 961- Cent, 10 p.m. Mondays; and Club Cokx,; Holidays," through Sunday, Dec. 6, at Wednesdays-Thursdays. 8 p.m. and THE REV. MARC FALCONBERRY MELT or http://www.961melt.com featuring funk and disco, 8 p.m. "FIESTA NAV1DAD* the mansion, Oakland University, 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Hosts acoustic blues jam, 9 p.m. (rock) Wednesdays (free before 10 p.m.), at Featuring dancers and a mariachl band, Walton Boulevard and Adams Road, Third Level Improv and new talent Wednesdays, Sisko's, 5855 Monroe OPtrS DREAM the club, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Macomb Center Rochester. (248) 370-3140 nights, 8 p.m. Sundays ($5). (734) Boulevard (at Van Born), taylor. Cover With Shout, the Beatles tribute band, 8 18 and older. (313) 832-2355 or for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield 261-0555 charge. 21 and older. (313) 278-5340 p.m. Thursday, Dec; 3, JD's Macomb http://www.alvinsjctcom.com Road, Clinton Township. $24, $22 stu or http://www.slskos.com (blues) JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S IP O 1» XJ JL A R. Theatre, 31 N. Walnut St., Mount BUND MO dents and seniors. (810) 286-2222 TIM FLAHARTY TRIO Clemens. Cover charge. 18 and older. HART-ROUGE Randy Lubas, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. MUS X C *Swing-a-biily" night with dance lessons Hosts blues jam, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (810) 913-1921 (rock) from 7-9 p.m. Sundays with DJ Del 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the 3 ($8, $20.95 dinner show package), AHADA Thursdays, Frigate's Inn, 14 Mile Road ROBERT PENN Villarreal, at the club, 206-208 S. First Southfield centre for the Arts, 24350 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Fox and (at East Lake Drive), Walled Lake. 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. 24 Karat Club, St.. Ann Arbor. $5, $3 after 9 p.m.; » - Southfleld Road. $8. (248) 424-9022. Saturday, Dec. 4-5 ($10 and $22.95), Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., (248) 624-9607 (blues). 28949 Joy Road (two blocks east of "Solar* night, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. (French/ English) and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 ($8. $20.95 Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) RJNKTELUGENCE Middlebelt Road), Westland. Cover 9, at the club. $6. 19 and older. (7341 PINO MARELU dinner show package); John Di Crosta, 6444800 (blues) 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, as part of charge. 18 and older. (734) 513-5030 99e«555 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 and 10, 8 p.m. 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday- Saturday, Dec. 11-12 ($12, $24.95 din ALL HAIL ME Mood Indigo night at Bird of Paradise. (blues) CLUTCH CAMO'8/MHX STREET Friday. Dec 4, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Lili's, 2930 207 S. Ashley St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 21 PROPELLER 9, at Luciano's 39031 Garfield, Clinton ner show package), and 7 p.m. Sunday, •Flashback* night with 'The Planet* Dec. 13 ($10, $22.95 dinner show Jacob. Hamtramck. $5. 21 and older. and older. (734) 662-8310 (funk) With Kuz and The Triggers, 9:30 p.m. WPU on level two (Clutch Cargo's), old Twp.. (810) 263-6540; 7 p.m. Tuesday, (313) 875-6555 or QHETTOBILUES Thursday. Dec. 10, Blind Pig, 206-208 Dec. 8, at Benedetto's, 15505 15 Mile, package), at the club, 5070 Schaefer school funk on level three, and techno . Road, Dearborn. (313) 584-8885 http://www.lilis21.com (rock) With Joey Skldmore, 9 p.m. Thursday, 5. First St.. Ann Arbor. $4. 19 and and house on level four, 8:30 p.m. -.> • Clinton Twp. (810) 790-1010 THE ALLIGATORS Dec. 10, Alvin's. 5756 Cass Aye., older. (734) 996-8555 (rock) (Engllsh/lta!i8n/Spanlsh) MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE Saturdays, at the club. 65 E. Huron. Jack Mayberry and Jeff Margrett. 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Karl's. 9779 Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832- PUMMEL Pontiac. Free before 9 p.m. 21 and "WILL MILLAR'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS" Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 3-6; "Christmas Gotfredson Road, Plymouth. Free. 21 2355 or http://www.alvins.xtcom.com With Swag and Broadzilla, 9 p.m. older; Alternative dance night, 8 p.m.. Former Irish Rover with Robbie Comedy Event" with Joey Bielaska, and older. (734) 45^8450; 9 p.m. (rock) Friday, Dec. 4, Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., Wednesdays In Clutch Cargo's. 18 and O'Connell and Aengus. 7:30 p.m. Alyce Faye and Frank Turner, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Ford Road Bar and STEVE GORNALL Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832- older. (248) 333-2362 or Thursday. Dec. 10, M8comb Center for Monday, Dec. 7. $5 off ticket price Grill, 35505 Ford Road, Westland. Free. 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 4-5, 2355 or http://www.alvins.xtcom.com http://www.961melt.com the Performing Arts. 44575 Garfield with donated toy. $10 with toy. $15 21 and older. (734) 721-8609 (blues) Sisko's, 5855 Monroe Boulevard. (rock) THE GROOVE ROOM Road, Clinton Township. $24, $22 stu without toy, toys will be distributed to JOCELYN B. AND DETROIT STREET Taylor. Tickets at Ticketmaster; 21 and PUSHMONKEY Funk, hip-hop and top 40 with DJ Mac dents and seniors. (810) 286-2222 disadvantaged children for the holidays: PLAYERS older. (313) 278-5340 (blues) With Puya. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, D. Thursdays. Women admitted free: • Bob Zany and Mark Boyd, Wednesday- 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12, HAL. 9000 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw. Pontiac. 'Love Factory" alternative dance night DANCE Sunday, Dec. 9-13, at the club, 269 E. Sisko's, 5855 Monroe Boulevard (at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Gold Dollar, $5.01. All ages. (248) 3358100 or Fridays; Alternative dance with DJ Matt Fourth St., Royal Oak. 8:30 p.m. Van Born), Taylor. Cover charge. 21 and 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit, Cover charge. http://www.961melt.com (rock) Saturdays; Alternative dance Tuesday!; CONTEMPORARY CIVIC BALLET Tuesdays ($5), 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays- older. (313) 278-5340 or 21 and older. (313) 833*873 or ? AND THE MYSTER1ANS gothic, industrial and retro with DJ Paul Rose Marie Floyd's Is joined by Thursdays ($6). 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 http://www.slskos.com (blues) http://www40lddollar.com (hardcore 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Magic Stick in Wednesdays. Free, at the club. 1815 N, Christopher Stowell of the San p.m. Fridays-Saturdays ($12), and 7:30 BAKED POTATO rock) the Majestic, 4140 Woodward Ave., Main St. (at 12 Mile Road), Royal Oak. Francisco Ballet 2:30 p.m. Sunday, p.m. Sundays ($6). Prices subject to With Deep Space Six, 9 p.m. Saturday. MICHAEL HILL'S BLUES MOB Detroit. Tickets at Ticketmaster. 18 Free before 10 p.m. nightly. 21 and Dec. 13, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral change: (248) 542-9900 or . Dec. 5, Alvln's, 5756 Cass Ave., 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Amer's First and older. (313) 8334>00L (rock) older. (248) 589-3344 or Auditorium in Masonic Temple.-500 • http://www.comedycBstle.com Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832- Street Grill, Ann Arbor. $8 in advance. THE REV. HORTON HEAT http://www.thegrooveroom.com Temple, Detroit. $5. A second perfor SECOND CITY 2355 or http://www.alvins.xtcom.com $10 at the door. 21 and older. (734) With Flat Duo Jets and The Amazing MOTOR LOUNOE mance takes place 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Crowns, 8 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 5, St. (funk) 213*000 (blues) 'Back Room Mondays." service indus-' Dec. 19. at Troy High School. $8. (248) "Daimlers are a Girl's Best Friend,* a Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, BUGS BEDDOW BAND "HOUDAY HOOTENANNY" tries employee appreciation night, 9 641-9063 or (248) 546-7484 fifth anniversary celebration show retro Detroit. $15. All ages. (313) 961-MELT 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. Featuring the Goo Goo Dolls, DC Talk, p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays. Free. 21 and CONTRA DANCE spective, 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays or http://www.961melt.com (rock) 4-5, Bad Frog Tavern, 555 S. Woodward Semisonic. Better Than Ezra and Edwin older; 'Community Presents" with resi 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, open jam for with additional shows at 10:30 p.m. on SKINFLOWER Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. McCain, 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11, Cobo dent DJs, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays. musicians of all levels 4-6 p.m., at the Fridays-Saturdays through Feb. 7, at (248) 642-9400; 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Arena. Detroit. Tickets at Ticketmaster. 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11, Alvin's. 5756 Pittsfield Grange. 3337 Ann Arbor the club. 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $3. 18 end older, "Maximum Overload/ Friday, Dec. 11, Shark Ctub, 6650 All ages. (248) 645*666 or Cass Ave., Detroit. $5.18 and older. 9 p.m. Fridays. $6. 18 and older; Saline Road, south of 1-94. Ann Arbor. $10 Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays, Highland Road, Waterford. Cover http://www.ticketmaster.com or (313) 832-2355 or $7. (734) 332-9024 $17.50 on Fridays, and $19.50 on "Divine" with DJs Mike Clark, Mark charge. 21 8nd older. (248) 666-4161 http://www.planet963.com (pop) http://www.alvins.xtcom.com (rock) Flash and Brian Gillespie, 9 p.m. to 2 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturdays. (313) 965-2222 or http://www.bugsbeddow.com THE HOPE ORCHESTRA SOUD FROQ JOHN VALBY a.m. Saturdays. $6. 21 and older, all at With Ballet Internationale dance "The (blues) 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11, Cafe Zola. 112 With Slide Off Saturn and Sugar Pill, the club, 3515 Caniff. Hamtramck. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, State Theatre, Nutcracker" Dec. 10-13 and Dec. 17-20 GORDON BENNETT W. Washington St.. Ann Arbor. Free. All 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 5. 8lind Pig, (313) 39&0080or 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $15. 18 at the Detroit Opera House. $16-$35. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Thursdays Dec. ages. (734) 769-2020 or 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 19 http://www.motordetroit.com and older. (313) 961-5451 (313) 576-1111 or through the DSO 3 and 10. Hamlin Pub North, 741 S. http://www.concentric.net/-hopeorch and older. (734) 996-8555 (rock) ONEX Web site at www.detroitsymphony.com MICHAEL W1NSL0W STEVE SOMERS BAND Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Free. 21 and (pop) "Men 4 Men" New York-style dance FULL CIRCLE DANCE COMPANY Star of "Police Academy' movies, 7 With Valerie Barrymore, 9 p.m. Friday. older. (248) 814-8109; 9:30 p.m. to USA HUNTER party with DJ St. Andy spinning high- Annual Children's Dance Concert, p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Dec. 11, Duggan's Irish Pub. 6722 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 5. Hamlin 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 4, Six String Coffee energy, progressive house. 10 p.m. "Food for Thought Song and Dance Farmington Civic Theatre, 33332 Grand Dixie Highway, Clarkston. Free. 21 and Pub. 1988 S. Rochester Road. House inside the Michigan League, Fridays; "Family Funktion Internal Revue" brought to you by "Top River Ave., Farmington. $25 and $20. older. (248) 625-3900 (blues) Rochester Hills. Free. 21 and older. University of Michigan campus. Cover Groove" DJ Alton Miller, 10 p.m. (248) 473-7777 JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION Banana,* 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. and 2 (248) 656-7700 (rock) charge. All ages. (734) 763-4652 Saturdays, at the club, 2575 Michigan With Alex Chilton. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in Adray "BUND PIG SHOWCASE" (acoustic rock) Ave., in Detroit's Corktown area. Cover 11. Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron St., Auditorium. MacKenzie Fine Arts MUSEUMS AND With Pamela West, Sweet Keily, The THE INCURABLES charge. 21 and older. (313) 964-7040 Pontiac. $12. All ages. (248) 333-2362 Building, Henry Ford Community TOURS Element and Lurch, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. With 1959, a Buddy Holly tribute band, ST. ANDREW'S/THE SHELTER or http://www.96lmett.com (alterna College. 5101 Evergreen. Dearborn. $5. Dec. 8. Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St.. play a benefit concert for 11-month-otd "Three Floors of Fun" with hip-hop and tive rock) (313) 845-6314 CRESTWOOD PLANETARIUM Ann Arbor. Free. 21 and older. (734) Brittany Long. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 4, rap In St. Andrew's Hall, alternative "THE HARLEM NUTCRACKER" "Off to an Asteroid, Mars and a 996-8555 (variety) Harris-Kehrer VFW Post 3323. 1055 S. CURTIS SUMPTER PROJECT music in The Shelter with DJs Dianna Through Sunday. Dec. 6, Detroit Opera Comet." the journeys of Deep Space 1. THE BOMB POPS Wayne Road, Westland. $5, free for Featuring Cathy Davis. 9 p.m. Friday- and Quig. and techno and dance in the House, 1526 Broadway, Detroit. $15- the two Mars Surveyor '98 spacecraft 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Lili's. 2930 those ages 5 and younger, includes Saturday. Dec. 4-5, Duggan's Irish Pub. Burns Room, 10 p.m. Fridays. $3 $50. (734) 764-2538/(800) 221-1229 and Stardust beginning their flight this Jacob, Hamtramck. $5. 21 and older. pizza and pop. All ages. Long was diag 6722 Dixie Highway, Clarkston. Free. before 11 p.m., $5 afterward. 18 and or http://www.ums.org year, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, (313) 875-6555 or nosed with acute lymphoblastic 21 and older. (248) 625-3900 (blues) older; X2K dance night, 10 p.m. LAKES AREA CIVIC BALLET Dec. 8-10 Crestwood School District http://www.lilts21.com (rock) leukemia and is undergoing chemother KOKO TAYLOR AND HER BLUES Saturdays: "Incinerator," 9 p.m. With guest artist James Toth of the Planetarium, 1501 N. Beech Daly, BILLY BRAGG AND THE BLOKES apy. (734) 722-8743 or MACHINE Wednesdays in The Shelter. $6. 21 and Winnipeg Royal Ballet in Manitoba, Dearborn Heights. $1 adults, 75 cents With Corey Harris. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. http://www.incurables.com (rock) 8 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 12. Magic Bag. older. St. Andrew's and The Shelter are Canada. Saturday, Dec. 12 (school for students and children. Reservations Dec. 10, The Ark. 316 S. Main St., Ann NIKKl JAMES AND THE 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale $18 at 431 E. Congress. Oetroit. (313) 961- group matinees Thursday-Friday, Dec. necessary. (313) 274-3711 Arbor. $22.50 in advance. Alt ages. FLAMETHROWERS in advance. 18 and older. (248) 544- MELT or http://www.961melt.com 10-11 ($5) at West Bloomfield High DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM (734) 761 1800 or 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday. Dec. 3, 3030 or http://www.thcmagtcbag.com School, 4925 Orchard Lake Road. •Frontiers to Factories: Detroiters at http://www.a2ark.org (pop) Giovanni's Cafe Italiano. 31 N. Saginaw (blues) STATE THEATRE $8.50-$10. (248) 666-1971 Work 1701-1901," formerly known as BUFFALO TOM St. (at Lawrence Street). Pontiac. Free. 30 MM "Ignition" dance night. 9 p.m. LIVONIA CIVIC BALLET COMPANY "Furs to Factories." with a new Land 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. St. Andrew's All ages. (248) 334-5241 (blues) With Chaism and Backspace, 9 p.m. Saturdays at the club. 2115 Woodward The official ballet company of the City Office, a "Wheel of Fortune" style land Hall. 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $8.50 in THE KINGSNAKES Monday. Dec. 7. Gold Dollar. 3129 Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 18 and of Livonia presents "The Nutcracker" acquisition interactive, three new video advance. All ages. (313) 961 MELT or 10 p.m. Fridays. Dec 4 and 11. Mr. Cass Ave.. Detroit. Cover charge. 21 older. (313) 961-5451 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. screen interactives, a documentary http://www.961melt.com (pop) Sports. 13090 Inkster Road. Redford and older. (313) 833-6873 or Sunday, Dec. 13 at Clarericeville High video, a new Heavy Industry section BURNER Cover charge. 21 and older. (313) 534 http://www.golddollar.com 24 KARAT CLUB School Auditorium, 20155 Middlebelt and a display explaining Detroit's move With Exploration, 9 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 7420: 10 p.m Saturday. Dec 5. (goth/industnal) from "Stove Capital of the World" to "Latin Dance Night' with DJ Ronny Road, south of Eight Mile Road, 5, JD's Macomb Theatre. 31 N. Walnut Rivertown Saloon. 1977 Woodbodge. TOEMASS the Motor City, automobile capital of Lucas. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.. Thursdays. $3; Livonia. $12. $9 seniors/students, $6 St., Mount Clemens. Cover c.iarge, 18 Detroit Cover charge. 21 and older With FrveWay Mirror, 9 p.m. Thursday. the world, opens Saturday, Dec. 5; "The Live music Fridays and Saturdays (see children ages 5-9. (734) 427-9103 and older. (810) 913-1921 (rock) (313) 567 6020 (rock) Dec 10. Gold Dollar, 3129 Cass Ave.. Fantasy World of Doll Houses," through popular music calendar); Swing lessons MICHIGAN CLASSIC BALLET CO. BUSTERS BLUES BAND KNEE DEEP SHAG Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older Jan. 31; "Remembering Downtown for advanced dancers. 8 p.m. Tuesdays . "The Nutcracker," 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday. Dec With Sugar Bun, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. (313) 833-6873 or http://www.gold Hudson's" exhibit, a nostalgic look at ($3 for 21 and older. $5 for 18 end Saturday, Dec. 5. and 3 p.m. Sunday, 10. Giovanni's C8fo Statiano, 31 N. 11. Blind Pig. 206208 S. First St.. Ann doJiar.com (rock) what made the Hudson's downtown older), and for beginners. 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Mercy Auditorium, 29300 W. Saginaw St. (at Lawrence Street). Arbor. $5. 19 and older (734) 996 THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND Detroit store an icon of the city's pros Wednesdays ($3 for 21 and older. $5 11 Mile Road. Farmington Hilts. (248) Pontiac. Free. All ages. (248) 334 8555 (funk) 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Blind Pig. perous era, at the museum, 5401 for 18 and older), at the club, 28949 334^964 5241 (R&B) MASCHINA 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $6 in Woodward Ave (at Kirby). Detroit. CANDLEBOX With Papa Vegas and Paper Plate. 9:30 advance. $8 at the door 19 and older Joy Road (two blocks east of OAKLAND OANCE THEATRE Museum hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. With The Hunger and Blue Plate p.m. Friday. Dec 4. Blind Pig. 206-208 (734) 996-8555 (rock) Middlebelt Road). Westland. (734) 5li" "Leaving Ground," a concert featuring Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special, perform as part of radio sta S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and 2 STAR TABERNACLE 5030 works Oakland University students, fac Saturday-Sunday. Free admission tion WIQB's "Rockln' for the Hungry* older. (734) 9968555 (rock) With B8ntam Rooster, 9 p.m. Saturday. ulty and guest artists, directed by Wednesdays; $3 for adults. $1.50 concert. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Dec. 5. Gold Dollar, 3129 Cass Ave.. VELVET LOUNOE Laurie Elsenbowe. 8 p.m. Thursday seniors and children aged 12-18, free Michigan Theatre. 603 E. Liberty St.. With Maceo Parker. 7 p.m Thursday. Detroit. Cover charge 21 and older. Swing, lounge and big band tunes spun Saturday, Dec. 3-5. and 3 p.m. Sunday, for children ages 11 and younger Ann Arbor. $21.03. $27.50 limited Dec 10. The Palace of Autwrn Hills. 2 (313) 833^6873 or http-.//www.gold by DJ Sonny. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays. Dec. 6, In the Varner Studio Theatre on Thursdays-Sundays. (313) 833 1805 or superfan seating Includes aftcrpartv Championship Dr. Auburn Hills Sold dollar.com (honky lonk rock) $3. 21 and o'der; Swing, big band and the Oakland University campus. http://www.detroithistorical.org licket. (734) 763TKTS/(248) 645 out. All ages. (248| 37 7 0100 or UNDERDOG Latin dance music, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rochester. $10, $8 seniors. $5 stu DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER 6666 (rock) http://www.palacenet.com (rock) 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 9. The Saturdays. $3. 21 and older; "Cute dents. (248) 370-3013 IMAX movies include "Tropical CLOUD CAR STONEY MAZAR AND THE WESTS IDEAS Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Little House" with house and techno. 9 PLYMOUTH CANTON BALLET COMPANY Rainforest" at 10 a.m. Mondays With The Numbers, fom.erly Known as 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Dec. 4 5. Fox Congress, Detroit. $9. All ages. (313) p.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays. $5. 21 and More than 150 musicians from the Fridays, "Special Effects' at 1:10 p.m. Big Block, and Scmods, 9 p.m. Friday. and Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave , 961-MELT or http://www.9Clmell.com older; Intermediate and advance swing Plymouth Symphony Orchestra and the Mondays Fridays, and "Everest" multi Dec. 4. Gold Dollar. 3129 Cass Ave.. Bloomfield Hills Free All ages (248) (rock) dance lessons. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. PrymouthCanton Ballet come together ple showings seven days a week at the Oetroit. Cover charge. 21 and older 644 4800 (blues) UPPER EXTREMITIES Mondays. Free. 18 and older; Beginner to perform "The Nutcracker* with center. 5020 John R (at Warren), (313) 8336873 or http://www.gold MERGE Featuring King Crimson members Dili swing dance lessons 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. , guest artists Dawnell Dryja and Detroit. Admission to Exhibit Mall is t3 for adults. $2 for children oges 315 dollar.com (rock) With Bliss. 9 p.m. Friday, Dec 4. JO s Bru'ord and Tony Levin. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Tuesdays. Free. 18 and older; "Ready Cameron Caldwell from the Cincinnati and adults ages 60 and older, free for JAMES CLOYD GROUP Macomb Theatre. 31 N. Walnut St . Doc. 8. 7th House. 7 N. Saginaw. Steady Go." Brit pop music night, 9 Ballot Company, 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11 children ages 2 and younger. IMAX 9 p.m. Thursdays. Sisko's. 5855 Mount Clemens Cover charge 18 and Pontiac. $25. 18 and older. (248) 335 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesdays ($3), at the. and 3 p.m. Saturday Sunday. Dec. 12 films arc additional $4 (313) 577 Monroe Boulevard. Tnylor. Cover older (810) 9131921 (rock) 8100 (rock) club. 29 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) , 13 at the Plymouth-Salem High School charge. 21 and older. (313) 278 5340 MIOHTY JOE YOUNG VARNALINE 3347411 MCNfrOT*) The Observer & EeeentricftHVKSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1998 Zany 'Home Fries' will I?-'* ' V.'.- satisfy your appetite ir L #HA R is #«;*;#AV;#|CJ;E;,H0 i» DAY for something fun r*~ -r * * ;?>.;.••-•':'<•'•'': '.-i -• ,•••••'"."• • .' • •:...-•.. BYKEELYWYGONIK - married man, heavens! Another fun holiday movie is STAFF WRJTBR "Ptmm, Train* a»d •.. kwygonlkAoe.faomeconum.nei A9tmmh**t}*im torno- » • 'Horn* Frits' Isn't a f»^^w^ ^BRpflTjp^Ri^B*^^PJ .R^BP , ^^^^^ .l^^ifi* dymirWAui^tbuAinesa- Silly, romantic, and some gourmet meal, but If oOwaMorWiaittTymaking, man Steve Martin «»d«how«r times stupid, "Home Pries", you'rs looking for a tfce holidays cam be a very toe* curtain ring aaiesman John won't satisfy serious movie-goer night of laughs, ami tic time. Candy encounter all aorte of . appetites, but if you're looking maybe even a little Sometime* if a nice to take a oh«t«a«e. calami tiea and for something fast and fun, this . D^ fapakther - to put year feetu p annoyance* in an effort to get is it. romance, you'll be sat Romantic: Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson star in (UidrtUx with a video. Movie*, back home for Thankagiving. Sally Sawyer (Drew Barry- isfied.. MMSdoal or not, aumjmrt of our The version shown on televi more) works the drive-through the off-tenter romantic comedy, "How Fries* co°*¥*ir« m*mwv*. • sion i* very funny but the window at the Burger-Matic in / ;lWe *re wn» olm -tJ.' • V - ©'• I The Observer ft EccentricfTHmsmr, DECEMBER 3,1998 (NOOf*)€7 i If Andrew more techno stuff on the side Guitarist Zuccaro said that participate based oh a tape of lucked out this time. It's hopeful p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the New ".'*- Goldstone of F- and we met up at the Winter already he's pleased - but cau two songs that they were ly a little more recognition. 1 Way Bar, 23130 Woodward Ave., t 111 Records has Music Conference two years tious - about working with F- required to send, can't say that «inything has \ Ferndale. For more information, his way, the ago," Goldstone explained. 111 and Warner Bros. In 1996, James released his directly come from it yet, but it's call the bar at (246) 511-9870 or Detroit-based "When he sent me a tape of "I'm not really as excited as; debut CD "Back in Love," which something oh our resume, as visit Sensitive Clown's Web site #• band Control five songs, it was mostly just to before. I know what can happen. featured the song "Car Country." they say "Wicks said. at httpi// www, nisu.edu/ user/ : Freq. and its say, Hey, this ia what I'm up to.' I'm kind of just like ho-hum The song hit No, 1 on two of the Although Sensitive Clo*rni did ' Wicksjoe v •';' '.'.•;''.>:•'••'';"j'-'V 'V^' : '\ »*. debut album He didn't know I was about to about it because of what hap independent charts. Earlier this n't get the grand prize of studio; "Freq. Show* make a move to go to Warner pened last time," :,'• year, he performed a showcase at time, Wicks said it's still a nice y Christina Fuoco in the pop will be huge. Bros." > the Opryland Hotel during the ' Burprise.;:':yM;"-: ::'.•••. ^-^/^'''''••'•• music reporter for The Observer ctmrrmA "We really feel Rubbing elbows ; : FUOCO As soon as Goldstone heard .Country Radio Seminar. " "It's.a tiny little bit of valida & Eccentric Newspapers. If ypu, lis. like it's a main- the demo, he knew he had to Country singers Joseph James James, who also hosts "The tion that encourages you and :have a question or comment'for, r stream (release) have them, of Rochester Hills and Carl Lar-r, Money Show" at 3 p.mYSatur-; makes you think I'm nbt insane her, you can leave her a message rv or can be a mainstream pop "We're very happy to have son of Farmington rubbed elbows days on WCM-AM 990, is due to to think that this is something at (734) 953-2047, mailbox No^ record. At the same time, we're them. It was pretty much the' with some Of their genre's top release his sophomore effort good. If a huge faceless corpora 2130, or write to Her at The) going to attempt to cultivate first thing we signed. They .singer/songwriters at the three- early next year, To hear samples- tion like Sony likes it, maybe Observer & Eccentric Neuispa-' some interest on the under weren't officially signed until rel day prestigious songwriter of his hew disc, visit htipj/ www there's a future for us after all." pen, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, \ : ground^ said Goldstone, co-direc atively recently. But it was a retreat in Nashville, : A: joseph-james.com..;. : Mich,f 48150, or cfuoco0 oe. tor of the Warner Bros.-affiliated done deal shortly after we came "It was a great experience," Sensitive Clown performs at 9 homecomm.net label F-lll, aboard at Warner Bros, in James said. "If you're a sdngiyrit-\ /Big^nnei^^v/-.;';' •It's not a Spice Girls Record. March." er, you're sort of in your element. The hard pop band Sensitive It's got a lot more musicality to Control Freq. just returned We also had three days of work^ Clown has reason to celebrate. It II it- from New York where it did a; ing on even hotter songs*;' was named One of the four first- Control Freq. is the latest pro photo shoot at a "serious prop During the three*day retreat, prize winners of Sony Music's HCWSWECK ject from singer/leader Dennis house," according to guitarist James and other songwriters, DEMOlisten Derby battle 6f the White/keyboardist Ken Roberts Zuccaro. For the shoot, the band worked on improving their sojig- ^barids.-c;.-, :;'•; ;V:-; -;:'~ ••.:' arid guitarist Steve Zuccaro, all u6ed props from "Back to the writing abilityby: interacting Each member of the band - "'THE of whom are former members of Future* .-^--^):^¾ r- with fellow songwriters and gUitarVst/sihger Todd Wicks, Charm Farm. The band, whose "We were inside' a spaceship breaking into small groups. drummer Joel Wicks, guitarist album is due out in March, offi and in a cockpit. We got all these "We were whisked off from Rock McGlain, and bassist RUGRATS cially inked the deal 'recently.' fresh Shots that we'll probably downtown Nashville at 8 in the Lawyer Ned Friendship - Control Freq. signed to F-lll use for promo photos and the morning on Greyhound buses. received a Sony mini-disc player. MOVIE' IS after former ClMX-FM DJ and record/he said. We were taken to an inn, an old ;."• Todd Wicks; a Rochester Hills Victorian home built 70-80 years resident, entered the contest 11 Hits Magazine writer Caeri Charm Farm released an ; Bertrand referred the band to album, "Pervert," on Mercury ago," he explained. - : ' after stumbling across informa A DELIGHT! Goldstone; Records and had a hint of suc The leaders of the group would tion about it on the. Web. Anita G*t*v "She told me about Dennis, cess with the song "Superstar." perform the participants' songs "There's probably a dozen or so THCNnrraMCTwii and I used to run ABtralwerks The band was dropped shortly and afterward critique them. of these things that bands enter (Records). Dennis was doing thereafter. Songwriters were chosen to each year. For some reason we WBSG |B]^ vw^TdgpotwoYiwon SKBttff i AMC BEL AIR 10 AMC EASTLAND 5 AMC IAUREL PARK ring finding time to be a land AMC UVONIA 20 AMC SOUTHEIELD CITY AM( STERLING CTR.10 BIRMINGHAM 8 ,V«7Jtt CANTON SHOWCASE M-,V" BY CHRISTINA Fuoco explained. played a big part in the writing little more metal sounding. 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It was "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" "Why Don't You Get a Job" rips "Americana," recorded in pokes fun at white gangster on people who take advantage February with producer Dave one of the funnest days I remem financially of their lovers. ber having in a long time," said wannabes, who frequent talk Jerden at his El Dorado Studios Drew Barrymore "Lately, I've been into this in Burbank, Calif., closes with Luke Wilson guitarist Noodles, via telephone shows wearing tilted baseball warped sense of Americana. The from his Orange County, Calif. hats, baggy pants, flavor-saver the eight-minute, mostly instru ^Hilariously zany and fun. : whole daytime talk show culture -^•_*We were cracking each other goatees, and tattoos. fascinates me: It seems like the mental, Middle Eastern-tinged Enormously original. up, and playing and having fun. "He thought we'd write this stuff that used to be the fringe is "Pay The Man." Everything is coming together song about wannabes and this more and more the everyday Drew Barrymore really well." white guy, this white suburban reality," Holland explained. The Offspring and Unwritten shines yet again!' The Offspring's "Americana" middle class kid, who thinks he's "If America was barbecues, big Law perform a sold-out, all-ages •K»MY (Columbia) is poised to be just as down with the urban hip-hop cars and life in the suburbs in show at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec 4, at successful thanks to the first sin kids and not cutting it," Noodles the '60s, it's now totally a freak St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. "Wickedly funny with gle, the instantly memorable said with a laugh. show. I want to show that ordi Congress, Detroit. For more infor superb performances!' "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" "We've all tried to fit in. 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When a theme such celebration of noodles, rice as Relish lost its identity, Pren and America's comfort food, tice said "makeover time." . Din mashed potatoes. ers never caught on to the Relish Cost: All items under $10. theme of sals'aa; Pacific Island Reservations: Accepted. sambal, Indian chutney, piccalil Credit cards: All majors lis, Indonesian, blatjangs or accepted. atjars served with wood-smoked fish and meats. So Relish backed off, gave diners what they wanted, and a new theme all under $10. found room on the drawing Prentice said "beyond Asian." board. True, but Asian oriented with Prentice looked at dining serious dumplings and rolls such trends and a bowl concept as steamed chicken and ginger, evolved. What do we like to eat shumai or vegetable and wild in bowls? Noddles, rice anH rice spring roll with orange duck mashed potatoes;- AsianI hoodie sauce and hot mustard. shops are popular;ground the ; At'Fusioii you can have your: world. They serve rice there too. mash, full-blooded American But this is; America arid we love spuds/ served up mini or mighty. mashed potatoes or in new lingo Mini are appetizers, such as the "mashf creative Sweet Potato Mash with Prentice needed a name to fit apple, chutney and candied his ideas. He ran a contest. pecans. Mighty versions are Fusion won and opened Nov. 19 mega main dishes, all beyond in the Farmington Hills location Asian in concept. Comfort food of the former Relish. Decor and at its lip-smacking best is Pepper architectural design by Binning* Steak, slow-roasted brisket with ham's Marc Therrien are new, . onions, peppers and mushrooms more open and red/gold bright.. over horseradish mash. SUIT PHOTO BT EUZAMTB CABNECDJ But only 85 percent complete . Among satays are tandoori Dinner In a bowl: General Manager John Muster (left) and Chef Jason Jones at the newly opened Fusion where until mid-to-late December. chicken, but living in this state diners can choose from a variety of dishes that are served in dbpwl. At its simplest, fusion cuisine you have to try the Traverse City refers to the blending of flavors Special of apple, cider marinated pork tenderloin with cherry BBQ seared shrimp and green chiles etables, rice and sesame-soy gin pool are General Manager John nett best with "the broad spec created by the ancient technique in Bancock Shrimp; Tenderloin ger sauce,. All are served with Muster and Dining Room Man trum of food offerings." of wok cc oking. URC's Fusion and spicy mustard dipping .sauces. Teriyaki; .Crispy BBQ Duck; or soft drink and dessert. ager Danford Egnor who takes thei i to the next level. Mushroom Madness with stir- inspired the beer selections, We liked both the 1997 Villa Prefer.meatless? Go wild in fried shitake, crimiiii and oyster Adults can choose from among $3.50-4.50 in the Nuclear Fusion Maria Sauvignon Blanc from "Our concept goes beyond four Sensational Sweets. Most New Zealand and 1997 KWV Asian," [Prentice explained. . the Fresh Vegetable Market!, An mushrooiiis with leeks, garlic, beverage department. all vegetable wok of choicewith fettuccine arid wild mushroom unique is Mango-Ginger Creme Steen Chenin Blanc from South "Howeveri it will follow a healthy Brulee. It's less custardy than Arcs and Sparks are fusion Africa with appetizers. Among Asian diet with dishes that are any of five sauces is $7. Top sauce. pings such as stir-fried chicken the classic, but flavors are mar cocktails including the G-Factor reds our nod goes to 1996 La about 60 percent carbohydrates, If you agree that Rice is Nice, velous. and a Neutrino. The Top Quark Famiglia di Robert Mondavi Bar- 30 percent vegetables and 10 or sirloin, seared shrimp, roasted salmon or great crispy duck can you can choose from just about list of 25 wines from the Global bera and 1996 Folie a Deux Old percent brotein, This reverses a any of the above and have it your Orchestrating menu offerings Atomic Village are all available Vine Zinfandel. traditional American diet that is be added for $3-6, depending on created by Corporate Chef Jim chbice. . - way. by the glass, $5.50-$9.50, or by about 6 WHAT'S COOKING Send items for consideration in gan's top chefs will combine their cuisine and wine selected and to its regular menu Cafe Bon renovations at Archie's, 30471 What's.Cooking to Keely. Wygo- talents to create and host Chefs poured by Master Sommelier Homme, 844 Penniman, Ply Plymouth Road, Livonia. The nik, Entertainment Editor, for Humanity to raise money to Madeline Triffon, patrons will mouth (734) 474-4800 will be dining room is beautiful, and Observer & Eccentric Newspa aid.in the relief for Honduran include festive live music. Six of featuring a special four-course there's a new kitchen too. pers, Inc., 36261 Schoolcraft, families ravaged by Hurricane the world's finest French Cham dinner for two, $100, exclusive of Restaurant hours are 7 aim. to Livonia, Ml 48150, fait (248) 591- Mitch. pagne Houses will also partici tax, tip and beverages. Dinner 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7. a.n£, 7279, or e-mail kwygonik® oe. Tickets ate $160 per person, pate. Patrons can savor the includes Foie Gras and pear to'll p.m. Saturdays, closed Suri-rl homecomm.net call Unique Restaurant Corpora champagnes of Veuve Clicquot, appetizer; Raspberry Vinaigrette day. 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