| Veteran enjoyed hobbies, Lions
Nicholas Tanascu, who retired in 1990 from Chrysler Corp. after 33 years in electronics and engineering, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his Shelby Township home. Mr. Tanascu, 73, spent most of the last 16 years enjoying family; his hobbies of woodworking, sports and electronics; and watching the Lions -- despite their many losses. "He never gave up on them," said Eileen Tanascu, his wife of 50 years. "He just sat there and cursed them for 50 years." Mr. Tanascu treated the Lions' losing ways with his wry sense of humor -- a trait family and friends remember with fondness because it was ever-present. Always joking and egging others on, "he liked to be the devil's advocate," she said. Mr. Tanascu, who was born in Detroit, attended Pershing High School and worked as an electronics apprentice at Ford Motor Co.
Arts organizations get a financial boost
A resolution was passed during Tuesdays meeting, R 2004-064, which formed an Economic Development Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to advise the city council on economic development in the community.
Within that resolution was an amendment that allocated $25,000 to help fix the roof, front façade and other structural problems at the Del Rio Council for the Arts Firehouse.
Because of community support of arts organizations, such as this resolution, now is a good time for non-profit arts organizations in Del Rio. With the Casa Del La Cultura gaining an adobe museum in the coming year and with the Firehouse undergoing renovations with the help of donations and the city, both are able to continue promoting the arts in the community.
Renovations done at the Firehouse could be seen during Julys First Friday Art Walk on July 7.
Hanauer slows down
Life, these days, is peaceful for Chip Hanauer. Slower, too. Removed from the fast-paced world of unlimited hydroplane racing in which he had enormous success, including a record 11 Gold Cup victories, six of which came on the Detroit River, Hanauer today spends his time learning to play classical guitar, tackling a bit of two-man sailing and driving around Seattle with his dog, Bella, in an unglamorous 1991 Buick station wagon with faux wood paneling, some of it peeling. Hanauer, 52, was always considered during his career a cerebral guy who happened to be one of the most dominant boat racers in history. Now, he is a cerebral ex-racer with hard-earned perspective that he shares during corporate motivational speaking engagements. He retired from racing in 2000, but Hanauer is making a rare return to the Detroit River this weekend as part of the Gold Cup festivities.
Old-fashioned gospel planned for Old Courthouse Theatre
Old-fashioned Gospel Sing ? 7 p.m. Saturday. Old Courthouse Theatre, Concord. $10. Funds support theater repairs and operating expenses. 704-788-2405. Magnify Choir ? 6 p.m. Sunday, Coburn Church, 901 S. Church St. Free. Ecumenical community choir from Cornelius, performs mixture of traditional and contemporary-Christian music, accompanied by live band. Bluegrass Pickin? ? 7 p. m. first and third Saturdays. Experienced players and beginners welcome. Family environment. Salisbury School of Music, second floor of Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. 704-633-8188. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte ? July 15: Def Leppard/Journey; July 16: Mary J. Blige; July 28: John Fogerty; Aug. 8: Vans Warped Tour; Aug 9: Counting Crows; Aug. 10: Kenny Chesney; Sept.
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