Detroit Free Press from Detroit, Michigan • Page 28

4C THE DETROIT NEWS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1990 Man struggles with loss of friends in crash Press box gang have smacking good time if U-f i -J LL for legal driving. Cothern was charged with negligent homicide. His lawyers argued that a poorly marked railroad crossing, not drinking, was to blame for the accident. The jury acquitted Cothern. "It is clear that this is a very dangerous crossing," said C.

Thomas McCarter, Cothern's lawyer. Cothern maintains now, as he did through the trial, that he has no recollections after he got behind the wheel of his pickup for the last time. He suffered cuts and a broken ankle. "Every time I look in the mirror, it reminds me of the accident," Cothern said of a facial scar he suffered. "I think about it a lot.

It hasn't been easy." The group was going home from a party that had a live band and underage drinking. When a Michigan State Police trooper showed up, par-tygoere fled in all directions. Because of the underage drinking at the party, there was speculation about the role of alcohol in the accident. But, tests showed, Coth-ern's blood-alcohol level was 0.04 percent, below, the 0.10 percent limit ASSOCIATED PRESS A Toledo man acquitted of negligent homicide last summer in Lenawee County Circuit Court says he still struggles with the loss of three teen-age friends who died in a car-train accident in southern Michigan. The accident killed Michael Friend, 19; his brother, Gregory Friend, 17; and sister, Jennifer Friend, 16; all of Toledo.

Chris Cothern, 20, was driving the car Nov. 4, 1989, when it collided with a train in Deerfield Township in Lenawee County. DALE G. YOUNGThe Detroit Newg Tiger Stadium's third-deck press box stretches high above home plate. Inside is a well-fed bunch of sports writers.

Ewald, organist Steve Schlessing AS mmrrnrar THE PRICE IS RIGHT THE QUALITY UsnRn ii ill ri i and public-address announcer John Bell all sit near each other and take intermittent kidding. But perhaps no one gets harpooned as much as the official scorer. If he calls a play a hit, the reporters yell, "Error!" or and vice-versa. Like an umpire, he can't win. Sometimes the players call the press box to complain about a ruling.

MOST ITEMS! WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! 20 70 OFF Nw arrivals vratkry Ovtrttocktd catalog and retail nmrchandlM Dlacontlnuad cltaranc Ham PLUS Soma ouUtandlng vilutt at Saare ivtry day low pricast Tito Fuentes more than a decade ago used to call Ed "Big Ed" Browalski, then the official scorer, often. "You were not bunting to sacri By Doug Bradford THE DETROIT NEWS The final Detroit Tigers home game is today, the team is going nowhere and you're waiting in the left field stands for Cecil Fielder to slam a homer your way. As the game drags on, you notice the Tiger Stadium third-deck press box stretching high above home plate, and wonder just what goes on in there. It's an air-conditioned catbird seat for 35 to 40 sports writers and broadcasters. And they're a well-fed bunch, with free sandwiches, pop and all kinds of snacks arrayed for members of the Baseball Writers Association of America and the electronic media.

You might see a writer devour an entire pizza and then dip his hand into a box of popcorn without missing a pitch. Other journalists write busily, converse with one another and keep on eating. When the Star-Spangled Banner begins, they rise dutifully with the fans, at least those who can. Reporters on the first of early deadlines continue writing on their computers. It gets more hectic during postseason or World Series games, when 200 people might be crammed into the press box with the overflow sitting in open areas at either end.

Finally, when the last sacred word is buzzed off into space, there may be a little levity, a little relaxation. During a recent game, the banter was light and persistent. Someone fice, Tito. You were bunting for a hit, and you were out," Browalski has October 1 st through October 2nd teases a woman writer. She retorts, "I hear you got your byline tattooed on your shorts." Moments later, Tigers public relations director Dan Ewald, a former Detroit News reporter, takes a telephone call from an editor, then calls out to a reporter: "Your conscience is calling." Reporters compete, yet help one another with small items.

"What's Howitt's first name?" someone calls out. "Dann," is a reply, "two N's." Quiet settles in when Cecil Fielder, in pursuit of 50 home runs in one season, steps to the plate. Will he? Not this time. He smacks a liner over the third baseman's head, a double. A sigh goes through the press box.

Ron Cameron, who used to own Sports Fans' Journal magazine and still appears on a cable-television sports show with McLain, strolls by. He proudly displays a letter from Dearborn Mayor Michael A. Guido, who calls him "cable television's answer to Howard Cosell." The mayor has accused him of planting a false story in July that the new Tiger Stadium would be built in Dearborn. Cameron gets a kick out of that. While the joshing among' the print reporters continues, radio and television announcers banter back and forth in their own enclosed areas.

been overheard saying on the phone. Time and teams have changed. Reporters who once carried typewrit ers are now overloaded with electron ic equipment. But the. kidding remains.

A player wearing number 17 starts to warm up in the Tiger bullpen. That was McLain's old number when he was with the Tigers, but the reporters note there is no comparison between Clay Parker, who wears it After Inventory now, and McLain. "For one thing," one says, "Parker doesn have a radio show. Doug Bradford covered the Tigers for The Detroit News from the end of the 1976 season through 1978. SAME! SAVE SAVE! Most All Products and Service Installed While-U-Wait Accessories Glass Center Authorized Franchise WINDSHIELDS REPLACED Look for Super Saving throughout the Store on Selected Items Save! Save! Save! ELECTRONIC RUSTPR00FING Protect Your Car Against Winter's Salt WOODHAVEN SOUTHGATE PLYMOUTH I 21905 Allen Rd.

16389 Fort St. 606 S. Main St. 676-7630 285-7150 453-5850 I Ufcr I HI M. (urn Pm) Hour: Sat.

8-2 fK I I COUPON 1 I CODEAiARM I CHIP REPAIR GROSSE POINTE lHr() MACK AT 7 MIl.K I ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEMS DETROIT 20425 PLYMOUTH NH. KVKKGKKKN TAYLOR 272.10 HKKA ATINKSTKK $00 I HtrvlU 1 fc UUN I KUL 884-G000 835-9700 9 12-0250 Stage je ShockVoltage Sensor .125 DB Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back Strt Rotbuck and Co 1990 $3 ZtM REGULAR UM Your monty's worth and a wholt lot mora. Siren demote panic Hemote ArmDisarm MON. THRU SAT. 10-9 SUN.

115 MON. THRU FRI. 10 9 SAT. 10-5, SUN. 115 MON SAT.

10-9 SUN. 11-6 Most Vehicles $1299 ALL INSURANCE CLAIMS HONORED Regular $179.00 Installed Model 200 Most Vehicles AUTOTRUCK FOREIGNDOMESTIC WM Coupon Expires 101590 Gohmjon590 Good Thru 101590 Mercy Living Centers ROOFING a GUTTERS i i i kin a 1 VINYL AND alcoa ALUMINUM SIDING 1 Set' the Litest in libeicilass toots aluminum cjutti'is II your root is Ic.ikiiH THiS IS A MUST' Throw Your paint brush away' See the latest in double or triple siaing inciuae trim, shutters an accessories HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE WISH WE HAD TIME TO TALK ABOUT: L.Ji Mercy Living Centers are the largest not for profit providers of skilled nursing home care, and has several key management opportunities in Southeastern Michigan. Director of Nursing Service RN to manage all aspects of the delivery of quality patient care in a nursing home setting. Patient Care Coordinator RNLPN to assist the director in the management and delivery of quality patient care. Manager, Social Services Bachelor's of Social Work with one year experience, preferably in long term care responsible for social services counselling and discharge planning.

Regional Maintenance Supervisor 3-5 years general maintenance experience to manage the region's general and preventative maintenance needs. Maintenance Supervisor 2-3 years general maintenance experience required to ensure equipment and physical plant are maintained in appropriate working condition. Housekeeping Laundry Supervisor 2-3 years experience in housekeeping laundry services required in order to supervise the facility's operation and maintain the cleanliness of the facility, linens and clothing. Manager, Food Service Bachelor's degree in dietetics or food service management and a minimum of 2 years experience in an institution kitchen. Business Office Manager Associate degree in Accounting or related area, with 1-2 years health care experience.

Knowledgeable about third party billing systems. Join the growing, caring Mercy Team! Submit resume with salary requirements to: Mercy Health Services Corporate Human Resources AW 34605 W. Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 4833 1 Achieving work force diversity through affirmative actionequal opportunity employer Porch Awnings Additions Basements Rec Rooms Porches Garages Cement Work Water Proofing Foundations Insurance Work Aluminum Siding and Trim Gutters and Downspouts Rooting Kitchens Bathrooms Paneling Heating Air Conditioning Floor file Porch Enclosures Garage Doors tv 7inn KITCHENSBA Hi spend more dnie ne'e (nan you' nwi vo' Vae a jiea'" kitcnen nn tne latest Jivs HP'ets CALL II U-l IUU CALL US FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL WORK AS WELL! i-nKs 'kvrs afUK'e't'ngs WE DO GOOD WORK! hi i vi -n VrT n.r.