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Vol. 25 No. 3 ©PCCC Inc. February 1 8 , 1998 Canton pair jailed for ‘strong arm ’ robbery Elderly Twp. victim breaks hip in mugging BY BRYON MARTIN As an elderly Plymouth Township woman recuperates in a hospital room today, her two alleged assailants are in Wayne County lock-up, jailed for their roles in the “strong arm” robbery that led to her broken hip and subsequent surgery, according to Plymouth Township police. Det. David Hayes said Canton men Brian Jackson, 18, and Michael Smith, 21, were arraigned in 35th District Court Tuesday on charges of unarmed robbery. The “strong arm” classification, however, indicates that the pair’s alleged crime caused injury to the victim, said Det. Jim Jarvis. Adele Gray, a 68-year-old Plymouth Township resident, was rushed to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Thursday for emergency hip-replacement surgery after she was mugged in the Kmart parking lot at Ann Arbor and Haggerty roads, Hayes said. The ball in her hip’s ball-and-joint socket had to be replaced, according to Gray’s daughter, Plymouth Twp. Det. David Hayes (at left) looks on as Cyndi Gray (at right) Cyndi Gray. addresses a packed courtroom at the 35th District Court Tuesday. A robbery Adele Gray was walking through the lot when two men in a blue-green Ford Escort pulled allegedly perpetrated by Canton men Brian Jackson and Michael Smith (cen­ alongside her and wrestled her purse away; she was knocked to the ground, breaking her hip, ter) left Gray’s mother, Adele, with injuries requiring emergency hip replace­ Hayes said. The vehicle then sped off eastbound on Ann Arbor Road. ment surgery. Cyndi requested the highest possible bond for the pair at their Please see pg. 6 arraignment. A $100,000 cash bond was set. (Crier photo by R. Alwood, Jr.) 6Skene is clean’ says jury BY SCOTT SPIELMAN Skene said he placed personal checks in an estimate of how much money was miss­ gambling addiction and the exchange of A 12-person jury acquitted former City a P&R safe in exchange for cash. ing. personal checks for city cash. of Plymouth Parks and Recreation director Skene was involved in divorce proceed­ “They have yet to prove anything. Even Aides said that Westland Mayor Robert Chuck Skene on four counts of embezzle­ ings at the time, he said, and did not want throughout the trial they hadn’t performed Thomas was out of the office all week and ment Thursday in Wayne County Circuit to keep cash in his checking account. “You an audit. If you went to them and asked was unavailable for comment. court. may say that it’s morally wrong, but it’s point blank how much they were missing Deputy Mayor George Gillies did not In light of the verdict, Skene said he and certainly not illegal.” they wouldn't be able to tell you,” Boak return calls for comments on the verdict. his lawyer Steven Boak may file a slander Skene said the checks could have been said. The City of Westland hired Skene as suit against the City of Westland. cashed and that no money was missing Prosecuting Attorney Tom Dawson tried P&R director in Feb. 1993. Skene had “We’re considering it on several differ­ from the P&R coffers. “Other people did to show that Skene took the money to sup­ worked in The City of Plymouth for 18 ent grounds but we haven’t really delved the same thing,” he said. port a gambling addiction which led to years in a similar capacity, but left that job into it too much at this juncture,” Boak Some $6,900 the city said is missing losses nearing $30,000. Dawson pointed to under pressure to comply with residency said. from a week’s worth of P&R revenue is Skene’s banking records which showed requirements. Charges were filed against Skene after still unaccounted for, according to Boak. In repeated withdrawals from an ATM near a “I feel quite justified. This matter should he was fired from his job April 22 as direc­ its case the city tried to tie the missing Windsor casino. not have been placed in the criminal justice tor of Parks and Recreation for the City of money to Skene’s check-for-cash swap­ Skene admitted to having “a gambling system,” Boak said. “In my mind, there Westland. The city alleged he took as ping. The jury found Skene innocent on problem to a certain extent,” but said his was a complete lack of evidence. I felt much as $10,000 in city funds from its this charge. losses did not reach the $30,000 alleged. badly for my client, who had to be put Parks and Recreation department (P&R). According to Boak, the city didn’t have He also denied any connection between his through this.” Classic returns The Liquidator 10th in nation Plymouth AAUWplays ‘Jack Joe CarlVs auction business Co-ed squad marks highest ever & the Beanstalk’ fundraiser celebrates 10 years placing at national competition See Friends & N eighbors pg. 12 See G etting D own to Business pg. 8 See Sports pgs. 22-24

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T h i s W e e k F a l s e l y a c c u s e d ! • Wednesday & Friday, Compuware Arena holds Jury says ‘not guilty,’ waits outside to congratulate him public skating hours from 9:10-11:00 a.m., and 12:10-2:00 p.m. Admiss­ BY W. EDWARD WENDOVER guilty” verdict on four counts. (A fifth ions vary by skater age Being innocent, while being painted count was thrown out by Way tie County and residency. Skate guilty with a politically-motivated Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny on a rental available. Call (734) brush, is tough to take. directed verdict.) Chuck Skene, knowing that his father But, for a man falsely accused, when/ 453-6400 for other times. flew in from Florida the night before and does it really end? • Market Day pickups at now sitting in the courtroom behind him, Does it end when the jury members Plymouth-Canton tries to hold his composure while the waited outside the courtroom to shake schools: Wed. at Hulsing , final summations of embezzlement Skene’s hand and wish him well? 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Thurs. at charges go the jury. Or does it end a half-an-hour later Allen, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Fri. Skene, his father, and other family when Skene’s friends phone-fanned-out at Fiegel, 3:30-4:30 p.m. and friends know that he’s innocent. to their “network?” • Openings are now available This is the man who was for students at New named the “Westland 4 They changed their story Morning School in the Citizen of the year” just current semester, and for before he was fired and fall 1998, in full- and half­ falsely accused. Ten months three times in this to try to later, he was sitting through day kindergarten through two weeks of trial — his 5th grades. Call (734) personal and professional make something fit. / 240-3331. life hanging in the balance. As S k e n e ’s d e fe n se W e e k e n d attorney, Steve Boak said, - Chuck Skene “It’s a lot harder to go • Saturday at Canton High through it when you’re innocent, than Does it end when the newspapers run School, Oakwood when you’re guilty.” the stories about the “not guilty” Hospital begins its three- Boak understood how his client felt to verdicts? Will it end once Skene’s week Certified Baby Sitter face the City of Westland’s five ersatz daughters hug him and tell him they knew class. Course helps felony charges. But he had no choice but their father was innocent all along? children ages 11-15 to guide Skene through the legal Does it end with a victorious civil suit become safe, responsible system’s maze. against the individuals who, in Skene’s eyes, baby-sitters. Cost $30. Then, this past Thursday morning, the were out to get him? Call (734) 416-2937. jury came in after two-and-a-half Or, does it ever completely end? hours... Skene admits that he was warned about N e x t W e e k “Not guilty,” on all counts. the City of Westland’s political system when It was hard to hide his father crying he left the City of Plymouth’s P&R position • Monday, mid-Winter break in the courtroom — Charlie Skene had four years ago. “With a city manager form begins for students in supported Chuck all along and flew up of government, you tend to have a more Plymouth-Canton from Florida for the final days in court. professional city management and schools. Classes resume Even when a search warrant was served department heads — not your cronies or Monday, March 2. by surprise at the Skene parents’ house allies,” Skene said. in Northville, they’d stuck by. And, Skene admits, he knew the I n d e x Did Charlie Skene now see the 10- Westland P&R job was called a month long ordeal for his son end “graveyard.” No one had ever moved to Business...... pg. 8 Thursday morning? other, larger community P&R jobs after Friends & Neighbors pg. 6 It officially ended with the jury’s “not Please see pg. 4 Happenings...... pgs. 12 -1 3 Deaths...... pgs. 19-20 EDITOR'S NOTE: Chuck Skene is the assistant advertising Sports...... pgs. 23 - 25 director of The Crier. He was hired for that position the Monday Opinions...... pgs. 26 - 27 following his firing as Westland Parks and Recreation Director and his being charged with embezzlement from that position. As a Board Member and former Board Chair o f Senior Alliance, 11 years ago he recruited this article's author, the publisher of The Crier and his daughter, Jess Wendover, to help deliver Meals on Wheels to Senior It’s coming, the granddaddy of Citizens in western and downriver Wayne County. Before he became Plus sections: GUIDE *98, Plymouth Parks and Recreation Director, Skene was the EMU the most complete list of roommate of Mike Came, general manager of The Crier. Skene’s community information in parents have been minor shareholders in this newspaper’s publishing Plymouth-Canton- parent company for almost six years. Neither Skene, his family, nor Northville-Salem-Superior. his attorneys, reviewed today’s Crier articles or opinions before they Limited ad space still were printed. available: (734) 453-6900. See ‘W ith m alice tow ard none/ pg. 25 Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998

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Continued from pg. 3 serving in Westland.( In fact, one former Westland P&R director was fired and then ran, and won — for mayor... Charles Pickering.) But, as City of Plymouth P&R director for 19 years, Skene knew recreation and faced heat' there on the City of Plymouth residency requirements. He needed to land somewhere else. Westland — home of his new wife, Judy, and her sons and daughter — seemed a natural. He took the job. “I knew what I was walking into was a volatile situation — especially in parks and recreation,” Skene said. Westland Mayor Robert Thomas first fired Skene in June, 1995, but the City Council members (led by Councilwoman Sharon Scott) backed Thomas down. He was rehired. Then he was fired on April 22. Skene said that three days later the Westland Deputy Mayor George Gillies called Barb Polich of the Westland Civitans to ask them not to give the “Citizen of the year” award to Skene. “Less than a week before it happened, he was telling them (the Civitans) that I was being charged with embezzlement and that I was guilty,” Skene said. The mayor, who could not be reached for comment, was quoted as saying Skene was w it’s a lot harder to go not fired because of the embezzlement allegations even through it when you ’re though he was fired the day the Chuck Skene (left) and his lead defense attorney, Steve Boak, celebrate with lunch at Westland search warrants were innocent than when you’re the Plym outh Landing last Thursday following Skene’s acquittal. The restaurant, served. owned in part by Westland City Attorney Angelo Plakas, is also a favorite spot for “He can say that all he guilty. ^ Westland Mayor Robert Thomas to hold gatherings. Thomas did not attend Skene’s wants,” Boak said. “But I don’t celebration, however. (Crier photo by W. Edward Wendover) think a civil jury will find it a - Steve Boak coincidence he was fired seven D efense attorney Even though Skene had since remarried, “The reporter, Manny Lopez, called my ex- days before they brought wife’s house in Plymouth and got the recording. He left a message that said, ‘Yes, Mr. charges.” Skene, I’d like to have a comment from you on your dismissal and the upcoming That’s a very strong hint that Skene will be filing a civil lawsuit for being falsely accused, embezzlement charges,’ ” Skene said. for slander, for back pay and retirement accrual. “Guess who got the recording first — my 11-year-old daughter, Cathy,” Skene said Westland residents, taxpayers and employes may feel the bite of Skene’s pending lawsuit. angrily. “I didn’t even get a chance to tell her. This didn’t endear me to newspapers,” he Some Westland city employes have already asked whether they’ll be cut back; or will added. Westland taxes be hiked to pay off a Skene lawsuit? And the charges themselves £ This week will be the first “Maybe they’ll take this out of the administrators’ salaries,” Boak chuckled. angered Skene. Will the several individuals who worked for Westland be sued as individuals too? Seized in the search of his “They should have thought of that before,” Skene said Monday. parents’ house was a copy of time when I see somebody I “Obviously, that’s a big topic of discussion over there (at Westland City Hall),” Boak Spartan magazine. “They tried said. “They may have some (personal) immunity on some of the charges, but on others no to allege that was gambling won’t walk the other way. I (immunity).” paraphernalia,” Skene laughed. A Skene lawsuit against Westland may also seek damages that the embezzlement Boak didn’t think the can look people in the eye. ^ allegations destroyed his reputation in the P&R profession — even though the jury found “Keystone Cops” allegations him “not guilty.” “From a P&R standpoint I still think I’ve been politically assassinated,” were at all funny. Skene said after his acquittal. “I specifically asked the - Chuck Skene 4 The second indictment of “I’d be very surprised if I officer what it (Spartan could ever find a recreation magazine) had to do with this case,” Boak said. “He didn’t have any idea. He just thought it job.” had to do with this case because it had sports statistics in it. this is the legal-judicial But there are other hurts “The prosecution alleged some $30,000 in gambling (losses). There was np proof that he that Skene suffered too. Even a lost a dime,” the attorney argued. “For example, if he went to an ATM at the casino, say he system. The truth o f the civil suit might not right those got $200... they say it was a $200 loss but they don’t know what he did with the money.” wrongs, he admits. “Their whole surveillance (of Skene) was a joke,” Boak said. matter is that this case Take, for example, how “From my past experience as a (Wayne County) prosecutor, looking at the number of Skene’s 11-year-old daughter people they had involved in surveillance and the tactics they used was a waste of taxpayers’ should never have gone as learned of the charges against money. The only thing they found was him ‘possibly’ making two U-turns,” the attorney her father. said. “I was fired at 11 a.m. on The “evidence” submitted by the prosecution offended Skene and Boak. “If there were

far as it did. 7 April 22. Somehow The two ways to look at something, they always construed it against Chuck,” the attorney said. - John Thomas Detroit News heard about it Boak said that the “evidence” offered by the prosecution never even proved money was and started trying to find me,” missing, let alone whether his client had taken any money. D efense attorney Skene said. Please see pg. 5 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 5 After Skene’s acquittal: Westland Citizen of Year to sue?

Continued from pg. 4 The prosecution tried to imply that Skene’s gambling had resulted in losses and that he Thut'tdtj IUK 3- embezzled money from the city’s funds. “They changed their story three times in this to try to make something fit,” Skene said. 1 0 * ^ aboo'k HtfC? 'pbeey? “Now you tell me they weren’t trying to throw something against the wall and see if Froo IfaeA'/y -Xk anything would stick.” hets ZT h»p* uAs The jury didn’t buy it. Key testimony that apparently swayed the jury toward Skene came from his former p CjQ/hbll*J par^phe.**/'* secretary, Nora Herbert. Although she was called by the prosecution, she testified that /Phnsf ytlfO sS A»~/ hy>pfM AO monies from recreation funds were handled by many Westland employes in both the mtj J'fe t'P -fL t oletSfiF r y l " / P&R and finance departments. Herbert, whose husband, ^ C0V/-/- yCJ £ ... they (the jury) fe lt Kent, was recently fired as Westland’s personnel d j Chuck (Skene) had been director, has repeatedly said | f+utty a/** ’}' fvf(F she believed her former boss targeted, perhaps was “targeted” unjustly. O#* cfP -hte Jo *wr t's C a jf y Now, with the jury to u f ht "Hy H lout c a l/ -He, intentionally, and they acquitting Skene, is Nora ?U$swj ektrWs op P ya> M /* Herbert in danger of her wanted him to know they Westland job? “I’m really concerned Qledc -/"We. y ttf So Oad J. cj» believed in him. ^ about Nora (Herbert) and Crflae Jo"- $oy O S'ttf Today Margaret (Martin, the ‘ reti*/ W/.4 aloof faux ko~h - Steve Boak therapeutic recreation supervisor),” Skene said. 4' “I’ve seen this administration Qo k<*old C$o>'S'K 'h* lo lly acr/sr'o/* **00 can be very vindictive. These were two people who stood by the truth under 10 months of T ks (V fk t '/•'we. -i- yac*- d $. f pressure.” tfa lF -H& back , Ectok rn/ha'le So&as t f c J (!r Skene said Martin was threatened with dismissal if she didn’t turn over records of the non-profit Therapeutic Recreation Boosters Club. “It’s pretty scary stuff that the city thinks they can get away with that.” « Uk«T do 'X d<* ’ yC QsK •Par' CoOPyJ Skene warns his Westland neighbors. “I think it’s time for the citizens of Westland to take a good look at what this If, IS 3'ofttts haio, ired'cd' administration has caused with division of different parts or sections of the community,” he said, citing the current feud between Thomas and the Westland Chamber of Zdf U)e ya (to-kct cet/sP r-oo/m u/<*t-k~y -(cv- Commerce. “It’s an ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mentality,” he added. “It’s not everybody working together. , ZT U tfd -flte & ~/fa cOor'e'f' You’re only right if you’re working with us.” f j o y t% s o ** sirt'le.? U FfatcFf Obviously, Thomas felt Skene was no longer on the “us” side. cjooc*"foocd ' f n If and when a civil lawsuit is filed, one fact that will likely come out, said Boak, is that Skene offered to take a lie detector test on one condition: when he passed, the city would NTaJpe Gsk ^ C.}<*?'Hu But they didn’t need it. Wop G-O'-lty After the four “not guilty” verdicts, the jury waited outside for Skene. “For most of the trial, they (the jurors) had seemed impassive,” Boak observed. Ctpoudr^1/ /&-/' G v lliy “Their waiting outside I took as an indication that not only did they feel the y$biHz- -Hurkr ^ I prosecution had failed to T -H**k &*o( prove its case, they felt G p y u J Q tfs ffods-'d*. ~k° Cdny/'wJtr/v.Aa Jn€~ Chuck had been targeted, 4 / used to be that way too. perhaps intentionally, and rfl/'l, u/4sl/ they wanted him to know I ’d read (something) in the Say f J, Ortas' they believed in him,” Boak O'jfv/'Aay ZJT Qff***- smiled. paper and automatically And as if the jury congratulating the defendant believe it. I learned how the 'Thawftf Sk*+t. ~Th*kt Vac/ TAor£? sf wasn’t rare enough, one juror congratulated Skene with a (Westland) Police Department handshake and then turned to Boak and said, “If I ever need used the newspaper as almost This page from Chuck Skene’s journal represents the final day in his a lawyer, I’m calling you.” trial for allegations he embezzled from the Westland Parks and The defense attorney a voice, y laughed. “Now that was a Recreation Department. Note his feelings when the jury returned with - first.” Chuck Skene a complete “not guilty” decision. Page 6 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Painful ties to Valentine’s week for victim, family Continued from pg. 1 Sunday evening, police got their sec­ sions from both men, not only to the Much of the Gray family is from or ond break. township and City of Farmington purse lives in Plymouth, Cyndi said. “We’ve got Friday, the Gray family posted a City of Farmington police sent out a snatching, but to one in Farmington Hills deep roots here,” she said. $1,000 bond for tips leading to the arrest be-on-the-lookout warning about purse Hayes said. Her father, Donny, was a barber in Old and conviction of her assailants. That snatchers whose descriptions matched Standing before Chief Judge John Village at Curly’s Barber Shop. It was amount doubled when family friend Creon those of the suspects in Gray’s attack. The MacDonald, Jackson and Smith were during Valentine’s Day week that Donny Smith matched it, Hayes said. warning also included a blue-green bound over for unarmed assault, a charge died in 1989. Reports of the crime, and a description Escort. that if convicted, could put them in jail for Cyndi said that on the day of the rob­ of the suspects and their vehicle were tele­ It was a few hours later that township up to 15 years, according to Jarvis. bery, two days before Valentine’s Day, vised on Metro Detroit-area stations police made their arrest. During the arraign­ her mother had Friday. The coverage paid off, said Hayes. “About 1 a.m. Monday, Ofc. Steve ment Cyndi Gray gone to Kmart to Police received their first break in the case Cheston was on routine traffic patrol and addressed MacDonald buy a diamond Saturday. saw a vehicle fitting the descriptions and and the^ capacity- 4 I ’m pursuing this. pendant. “They basically said I know this person stopped it,” Hayes said. filled courtroom. According to who drives this car, and he’s having prob­ The stop led to the arrest of Jackson “I requested the Cyndi, Adele lems right now,” Hayes said. and Smith. Questioning produced confes- highest bond legally They’re going to be bought it as a possible because of pick-me-up for a the violence of the sorry they messed week associated crime,” she said. with her hus­ Canton recreation facility coming? “The injuries seem b a n d ’s death. to be pretty flagrant,” with my mother. J The pendant was BY SCOTT SPIELMAN facilities, according to Yack. McDonald said. “And in the purse Canton’s Board of Trustees met in a “These things we feel pretty solid one of them had a - Cyndi Gray Jackson and study session last night to discuss the fea­ about,” Yack said. history of not sticking Smith allegedly sibility of a recreation facility on Canton would donate the portion of the around.” took. Haggerty Road north of Michigan land for the ice rinks, and Griffin would Following Cyndi’s request for the “They traded it to some crack heads,” Avenue. pay fair market share for the remainder of Jackson’s and Smith’s stem punishment, Cyndi said. “They’ve got 15 years com­ Proposed by Griffin Properties of the portion, according to Yack. Canton MacDonald bound over each on a ing. Southfield, the center would consists of originally paid about $10 for the land, $100,000 cash bond. “I’m pursuing this. They’re going to be two ice rinks, and possibly other facilities, Yack said, MacDonald said he wanted to send a sorry they messed with my mother.” according to Tom Yack, Canton “In exchange for the land, we can get a strong message with the bond amount. Jackson and Smith are scheduled to Supervisor. $15-$20 million recreational facility with “I was very happy to get a six-digit return to the 35th District Court for a pre­ The ice rinks may be joined by basket­ no risk to us,” Yack said. “I think that’s a (bond) amount out of it,” Cyndi Gray liminary trial Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. ball courts, soccer fields and softball tremendous opportunity.” said. “They’ve screwed up her life.”

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES - REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1998 Supervisor Keen-McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led in the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All members were present except Trustee Curmi (Excused). Mr. Edwards moved to approve the salary of $3,900.00 for the position of Deputy (Clerk and Treasurer), and further move to amend the 1998 budget by adding $3,900.00 to the Salary-clerical line (Acct #707) in both Mrs. Massengill amended the agenda by removing under Community Development Item No. H.2 Approve the Clerk and the Treasurer Department budgets - Resolution No. 98-02-10-07. Seconded by Mrs. Rezoning from IND, Industrial District and ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor to R-l-A, Multiple Family Massengill. Ayes all on a roll call vote. Residential as requested by the Community Development Director. Mrs. Massengill then moved to approve the agenda for the February 10,1998, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees as amended. Seconded by CLOSED SESSION Mrs. Arnold. Ayes all. It was moved by Mrs. Mueller and seconded by Ms. Arnold at 7:56 p.m. that a closed session be called for the purpose of discussing Firefighters Local 1496 Contract. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted for the February 10,1998, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all.. This is a permissible purpose under Michigan’s Open Meeting Act, Public Act No. 267 of 1967 as amended by Act No. 256 of 1978 Article 15.268, Section 8, Paragraph (e). Ayes all on a roll call vote. Supervisor Keen-McCarthy asked for comments from the public. Mr. Roger Kehrier questioned if Plymouth Township had considered applying for available federal or state grants to off-set the hiring of new police offi­ It was moved by Ms. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Griffith to reconvene the regular meeting at 8:46 p.m. cers or had considered hiring retired Detroit police officers. Ayes all on a roll call vote.

Supervisor Keen-McCarthy opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. on the request to establish Plant It was moved by Ms. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Griffith that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Rehabilitation Industrial District for Key Plastics, Inc. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed Township of Plymouth ratify Firefighters Local 1496 Contract as recommended by the Township at 7:41 p.m. attorney, Mr. Lange. Ayes all.

Mrs. Mueller moved to approve Resolution No. 98-02-10-06, granting a Plant Rehabilitation District to Key It was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Mr. Griffith to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Ayes all. Plastics, Inc. located at 40300 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Michigan. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. The entire resolution is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Marilyn Massengill, CMC Kathleen Keen-McCarthy, Supervisor Roll call Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth Charter Township of Plymouth Ayes: Arnold, Griffith, Mueller, Edwards, Massengill, Keen-McCarthy Nays: None The foregoing is a synopsis of the minutes of the Board of Trustees held on February 10, 1998. The full text Resolution declared adopted. is available in the Clerk’s Office for perusal. They will be submitted for Board approval at the next regular meeting on February 24, 1998. Mr. Edwards moved to approve the Final Plat for Application No.l034F/797, country Acres of Plymouth Subdivision No. 2, located north of Ann Arbor Road, south of Powell Road, east of Napier Road and west o f PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids Ridge Road, subject to the provision of financial guarantees in the amount of $825,750 as recommended by such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township the Township Engineer. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill. Ayes all with Mrs. Mueller voting no. Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meetings/Hearings upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the following. Supervisor’s Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Mrs. Massengill moved to establish February 24, 1998 for the public hearing concerning the Community Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone number: (313) 453-3840 x 200. TDD users: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Development Block Grant funds for 1998. Seconded by Services) r. Edwards. Ayes all. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 7 Canton, others begin planning for joint Rouge River cleanup

BY SCOTT SPIELMAN said. “It makes sense to share resources.” Representatives from six nearby boards of By showing progress before the 2001 trustees agreed to develop a plan within 14 deadline, communities will send a message to months to clean up the Rouge River, follow­ Judge John Fiekens, who oversees the case ing a joint board of trustees meeting involving pollution control in the Rouge Thursday. River. Fiekens will allow the communities to Held at Canton’s Summit on the Park, the set their own plan for cleaning up the river, meeting brought together elected officials providing they make bimonthly progress from Canton, Plymouth, Salem, Superior, reports, Cave said. w m F s m m Van Buren and Ypsilanti townships to dis­ “It’s a win-win situation,” Cave said. cuss issues regarding the clean up of the “We’ll do a better job working together from POST. SM YTHE Rouge River. the local level up than working from the top JO H N F. V O S III “This is the first time six communities down.” LU TZ. & ZIE L. LLP have come together to address a common Within the 14-month time period, com­ • Bodily Injury Cases CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS resource,” said Jim Murray, director of munities must find possible pollution points • Auto Accident (No Fault) SERVING THE PLYMOUTH Wayne County’s Department of such as illicit sewer connections and aban­ • Defective Product Injuries COMMUNITY SINCE 1961 Environment. “It’s going to take a long time doned landfills and address how they will • Professional M alpractice • Corporate, business and individual tax planning to get the Rouge River in a condition to be clean them up, Cave said. • Workers Compensation and tax preparation. proud of, not embarrassed by.” Cave also stressed the importance of filing Sommers, Schwartz • Management advisory and consultation Murray and Kelly Cave, director of for the storm water general permit before the Silver & Schwartz, P.C. • Business valuation and litigation support Wayne County’s Watershed Management 2001 deadline. Eventually, the permit will be • Estate planning and tax preparation Division, gave a presentation about upcom­ a requirement for communities and involves N O FEE FOR INITIAL CONSULTATION * Audit, review and compilation engagements. ing issues with the river. A case now in feder­ a storm water drainage map, illicit discharge al court will ultimately name the communi­ elimination plan, public education plan an a O V E R 5 0 L A W Y E R S 1034 W. Ann Arbor Tr., Plymouth ties responsible for the river’s condition, and long-term watershed management plan, she SERVING YOU FOR 40 YEARS will outline a plan for cleaning it up. Cave said. (313)453-8770 also discussed a storm water general permit, “Applying for one now will give more (313) 455-4250 Fax (313) 453-0312 j which will be required of all communities local control and flexibility and show good PLYMOUTH An A. I. C. P. A. Quality Reviewed Firm. | within the watershed by 2001. faith toward complying with future regula­ The Thursday conference was a chance tions,” she said. for participating communities to proactively Canton Supervisor Tom Yack said the ACCOUNTANTS ATTORNEY plan for upcoming river issues communities agreed to meet again and con­ “By working together voluntarily we tinue discussions. “We should demonstrate BOLOVEN, MOON think we can find a more cost-effective alter­ that we have the capacity and the wherewith­ 7 native to federal or court mandates,” Cave al to solve these problems on a local level.” & COMPANY, PC. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Nuts & Bolts! A few business-like thoughts... IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS Plan your financial future :CE! f /vPLC —don't just go alongfor the ride. •pERSO, lFIN Public notices * “Gifting is still k easiest, least expensive crivhnAl O method of estate planning,” -Ted Mom ToRCE k 4 AMILYl If any of these thoughts make sense, and if you're looking for 607 S. "Main St. 1998 CITY OF PLYMOUTH DIRECTION IN YOUR BUSINESS, call Ted Boloven for a few NOTICE OF HEARINGS more business-like (a.k.a. Nuts and Bolts) thoughts. P lym ou t [148170 ASSESSMENT BOARD OF REVIEW 44315 Plymouth Oaks Blvd. 7 3 The Board of Review for the City of Plymouth will convene in the City Commission Chambers, 201 S. Plymouth, Michigan 48170 ( * One Block South of the Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170, for an Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 1998 at 12:00 (313)453-9985 Noon. Mayflower Hotel

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G e t t i n g d o w n t o The liquidator b u s i n e s s Joe C arli celebrates 10 years o f auction services by expanding into Illinois and O hio BY SCOTT SPIELMAN The Plymouth Community Joe Carli has found his calling. Chorus, as part of its continuing Carli, an ex-General Motors executive, music education program, is offering founded his business, J.C. Auction three vocal scholarships to students Services, Inc. 10 years ago in the pursuing an education in performing Plymouth Antique Mall owned by Carol, arts. his wife. The scholarship was established in The store had been prosperous for 1984 for the purpose of assisting about five years when Carli saw the worthy and promising students in the potential in providing auction services, he pursuit of a career in the field of vocal said. music. “I started out doing it just part-time,” For applications or more Carli said. “But the business just started information call (313) 533-4796. • growing. Their was an unbelievable demand.” Maria A. Marcantonio has joined J.C. Auction services has prospered for the senior management team at 10 years primarily by word-of-mouth MEDHEALTH Wellness Centers of advertising, he said. It’s a fact he Plymouth as corporate director of attributes to being a Plymouth resident for Marketing and Communications. 38 years, and a member of the business Marcantonio, a Northville resident, community for more than 15 years. will direct all marketing and It has also brought him a lot of local communications functions and staffing business, such as last year’s auction at the for MEDHEALTH. She is also an Mayflower, and the Hoben Estate Ambassador of the NorthvilleCahmber Auction, the first part of which took place Joe Carli, of J.C. Auction services is celebrating 10 years of operating his own of Commerce, serves on the directory Saturday at the Plymouth Cultural Center. business. The auction services are based out of the Plymouth Antique Mall, but, as committee of the Women’s Economic “Ninety per cent of all work I do is in Club of Detroit, the DIA Founders’ Carli advertises, he ‘has a gavel and will travel.’ (Crier photo by Scott Spielman). Plymouth,” Carli said. Society and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. • That may be changing. Carli has value of the property and what he thinks tag everything, pack it up, store it and sell people will pay for it. it. They don’t have to worry about any of Connie Gilman and Martha applied for licenses in Illinois and Ohio, He then totals it up to get a final figure Satwicz of Plymouth have received with plans of expanding into the two it.” states. and assess his fee, a flat percentage he the Certified Professional in It was a practice that came in handy charges regardless of the amount of funds Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). “I would be doing an auction in for the Hoben auction, he said. Former P- Saginaw and someone would say, ‘It’s too raised by the auction. Generally, the C Schools superintendent Mike Hoben’s Gilman and Satwicz are staff higher the dollar amount, the lower the members of Michigan Peer Review bad you don’t go to Chicago, because this belongings were so numerous that they is just a summer home,’” he said. “I fee he charges, he said. Organization if Plymouth, an required two auctions, one held Saturday Carli’s fee includes pick-up, storage independent, statewide organization would have to turn them down.” and the other, consisting primarily or and the actual auction services, he said. that leads and coordinates efforts to J.C. Auction services provides furniture and antiques, to be held He employs eight people who can haul improve the quality of health care. complete liquidation services, Carli said. Saturday Feb. 21. He appraises and tags everything from and store inventory in a 10,000 square- Carli, who also calls all of the household belongings to property foot storage facility Carli uses. auctions, said his favorite part comes abandoned in storage facilities. “When someone loses a family before the auction. Here’s how it works: Carli will go into member, they’ve got a lot on their mind. “I like going in to someone’s house a house or business and assign a value to They don’t want to spend time worrying everything. Drawing on both experience about what they’re going to do with their and seeing something I’ve never seen and the courses required for appraisal property,” he said. “I can go into a house, before and figuring out what it is,” he certification, Carli estimates both the said. “I like that kind of research.” Karmanos Cancer Institute moves

BY SCOTT SPIELMAN Although the clinic disperse free help arrange transportation for cancer The Plymouth office of the bandages and other low-cost medical patients, distribute low-cost nutritional Karmanos Cancer Institute is moving supplies, it is not a clinic, she said. supplements. The office also features from its current location on Wing “The Plymouth office won’t have cancer brochures as well as other Street to the Mayflower meeting place, any medical staff on hand, but they reference matierals available on a according to Kathy St. Onge, regional will be able to help someone get the rental basis, she said. director of community outreach. proper medical care,” she said. The Karmanos Cancer institute Willmarth & Tanoury, a Detroit- “We hope to become a little more The office will focuse primarily on formed when Wayne State Medical based law firm, has expanded its staff visible,” St. Onge said. community outreach, and offer School, the Detroit Medical Center and with the addition of Wayne Walker The office will continue to provide educational services to people who the Michigan Cancer Foundation (above) as an associate. Walker wifi the services that make Karmanos a wish to learn more about cancer, St. merged, according to Jerry Sowick, concentrate in medical malpractice refuge for those suffering from Cancer, Onge said. chairman of the west regional board of defense litigation and health care Staff member will also be able to directors. corporate law. St. Onge said. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 9 Exam testimony reveals alleged plan in Martell murder

BY SCOTT SPIELMAN Sherwood Village trailer park, testified that to shoot him.” tained a head injury when his car crashed into Three Canton teenagers will face trial for Blanchfield, Leonard and Edwards knew According to Aho’s testimony, he saw a mobile home. the Nov. 19, 1997 shooting death of 21-year- Martell. Blanchfield, Leonard and Edwards with guns The fatal shot was a “large-caliber, jacket­ old David Martell. “I met him through Jimmy (Blanchfield) while they planned the ambush. Edwards had ed bullet,” she said. The other bullet had The preliminary examination for the three in the summer,” he said. “We had been hang­ a .25 caliber handgun, Leonard had a .380- apparently ricocheted off the bone. suspects was held Wednesday in 35th ing out for a couple of months.” caliber handgun and Blanchfield had a Canton Police Ofc. Brian Schultz, an evi­ District Court before a courtroom filled with Aho testified that Martell was shot chrome .22 caliber handgun. dence technician, testified that he recovered teens from the trailer parks where the inci­ because he put a friend up to stealing from The day before the shooting, the three had five spent shell casings from the murder dent occurred. the teens. He said that on an occasion two a hand-drawn map of the area where the scene. Witnesses testified that James Blanchfield, days prior to the shooting and the day before attack occurred, Aho said. A report from the Michigan State Police 17, Matt Leonard, 17, and Mark Edwards, the shooting, the.three had discussed the plan According to Cheryl Loewe, assistant crime lab identified the spent casings as com­ 16, met before Martell’s death and allegedly in Blanchfield’s bedroom. medical examiner for Wayne County, Martell ing from .380, .22 and .25 caliber handguns, planned the shooting days in advance. “They were talking about killing David suffered bullet wounds in the chest and in the Schultz said. Chad Aho, a resident of neighboring Martell,” he said. “They said they were going elbow. Shot while driving, Martell also sus­ Blanchfield’s attorney, Robert Simmons, tried to debunk Aho’s testimony alleging 1 4 Aho told a different story every time he was Collaboration brings M- -Beck Rd. signal closer questioned by Canton detectives. Plymouth businesses working with the Chamber of Commerce, the “We’re trying to come up with a local match,” said Kathleen Keen Simmons also said that Aho’s testimony township and Wayne County, are one step closer to a long-awaited McCarthy, Plymouth Township supervisor. “I know the intersection is could not be trusted because Canton goal: another light at M-14 and Beck Road. very busy and the businesses are very frustrated. I wish I could pull it Detectives threatened to charge him with “With the business community expanding there is definitely a magically out of the budget.” involvement in the crime. Aho didn’t know need,” said Michele Ruppal, a member of the chamber’s Industrial Fran Toney, executive director of Plymouth’s Chamber of what was on the statement he had signed Advisory committee and employe at Diversy-Lever. Commerce, said the light was one of the chamber’s top priorities this because he can not read or write, according to Ruppal said the fight is half-won. In agreement that the intersection year. By working with local business leaders, she said they hope to Simmons. requires a new signal, Wayne County committed half of the $120,(XX) come up with a plan to make the local match and ease congestion at Chief Judge John MacDonald found price tag for the light. M-14 and Beck. enough probable cause sufficient to bind over The complexity of the intersection, involving two exit ramps, side “A lot of business are thinking of expanding in the area and with all three suspects for trial in Wayne County streets and a railroad crossing, requires a more complicated stop light the traffic situation the way it is, they may not want to.” Court. They are being held without bond. which results in a higher-than-normal price tag, Ruppal said.

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Supervisor...... $87,250 BY SCOTT GOODWIN These amounts are added into final salary Lawrence Carey, Police Chief...... $84,633 After nearly a year of negotiations, the totals, according to the report Plymouth Township Board of Trustees last Because the salaries are projected, they Robert Smith, Police Dept. L i...... $83,375 week approved a three-year contract and raise may not reflect exact final totals for the year, Robert Antal, Police Dept. Sgt...... $77,277 schedule for unionized fire department according to Keen McCarthy. Firefighters and employes, according to township supervisor police employes normally work more than a James Jarvis, Police Dept. Sgt...... $77,277 Kathleen Keen McCarthy. 40 hour week. Although scheduled overtime A1 Matthews, Asst. Fire Chief...... $76,460 The township also released a list of its top is included in the totals for fire and police offi­ paid officials last week. Although the list does cials, unscheduled overtime is likely, she said. Charles McHhargey, Chief Building Official ...... $75,511 not include the fire-union raises, it does reflect The fire-union contract includes a total increases in other salaries, including those for nine-and-a-half per cent raise over three years, Jeffery Felts, Police Dept. Sgt...... $75,001 the township’s finance director, police said Keen McCarthy. Steve Rapson, Fire Dept. Sgt...... : ...... $74,757 sergeants and public service director. “The three fire lieutenants will also receive Even with the increases, township employe a $300 bonus and the three fire captains will Randy Maycock, Fire Dept. C opt...... $71,969 wages remain in line when compared to simi­ receive a $750 bonus,” she said. Dennis Wilson Police Dept. Sgt...... $71,658 lar benchmark communities, according to the According to Larry Groth, Plymouth figures. Township fire chief, “The union wanted a Jim Jury, Fire Dept. 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CANTON CINEMA 6 734-981-1900; “Titanic” “Good P l y m o u t h ' s Will Hunting” “As Good A s It Gets” “Spice World” “Deep Rising” “Hard Rain” “Sphere” Entertainment C enter “LA Confidential. ” F r i., 2 / Z Q / 9 6 S w eet Charity.. -will be performed by the Plymouth CENTER STAGE I l \ i H ill 6 Theatre Guild through out the month of February. Plymouth - 734-981-5122; Thurs. - Sat.: Dance to mainstream music rock, m T he Love B utlers Canton cast members include Emily Zahm, Len Poma, and alternative & more. Margaret Katona. § S al Z /Z 1 /9 & COFFEE STUDIO | f C urtis S umpter 734-416-9288; Next Wed.: Open * P roject feat. Mic. Night. C athy Davis E v e n t s ERNESTO’S L ow ertow n Grill 734-453-2002 Home of the Drooling Moose Saloon KARL’S COUNTRY CABIN 195 W. Liberty* Plymouth 734-455-8450; Thur.: Blues (734)451-1213 CONGRESSWOMAN LYNN RIVERS Shaker. A forum hosted by Congresswoman Lynn Rivers on “International Trade: Economic Boom or Bust” will be held today from 7-9 p.m. at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. THE LOWER TOWN GRILL Newburgh Rd. Call 734-722-1411 for more information. 734-451-1213; Fri.: Allen Hill PCAC ANNUAL DINNER AND AUCTION and the Love Butlers. Sat.: The Plymouth Community Arts Council’s Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction is on Curtis Sumpter Project. Saturday at Fox Hills Country Club. There will be silent and live auctions by J. DuMouchelle and music by the New Reformation Dixieland Band. Tickets are $50 per LUCILLE’S TAVERN person and cash bar is available. Please call 734-416-4ART for more information. 734-397-1988; Thurs. - Sat.: VFW COMEDY SHOW Dixie Cross Road Band. PIZZA The VFW #6695 Ladies Auxiliary are sponsoring a “Totally Unrehearsed Comedy Show”on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. For reservations or information call Tillie at 734-416- NORTHVILLE DOWNS 810-349-1000; Harness racing. 0518 or Ann at 734-459-2394. W m M Like le Tlrnik Ike SWEET CHARITY PENN THEATRE Plymouth Theatre Guild is proudly presenting Sweet Charity on Feb. 20, 21, 22, 27, and C t m m u t U y (ctt 32 Y e m 734-453-0870; Now playing: 28. For information or group rates call 248-349-7110. Advanced tickets may be pur­ “Flubber” Rated PG. chased at Piccadilly Petal’er Flowers, Penniman Deli, Evola Music, and by mail: PTG - 4 L w A V a b m a g e P.O. Box 700451 - Plymouth, MI 48170. MAID OF ERIN PAGEANT PLYMOUTH WHALERS We are looking for girls ages between 17 & 23 of Irish descent for the “Maid of Erin” 734-453-8400; Sat.: Home gam e 40504 Ann Arbor Trail’Plymouth pageant to be held Feb. 28 at the Gaelic League. For further details call Bridie Flynn at versus Sault Ste. Marie. Sun.: 734/455-0440-734/455-0441 734-464-8556 or Peggie Bolland at 313-255-5677. Home game versus Own Sound. GENITTI’S PRESENTS: “BEANIE BABY CAPERS” Pick-Up or Delivery This is an interactive show for anyone who loves Bennie Babies. In addition to the mini STARTING GATE luncheon and children’s theater, two Beanie Babies will be raffled off. The show will be 248-349-5660; Fri. & Sat.: Live presented March?, 14, April 18, 25, and May 23,30. For more information call music w/Sax Appeal. Genitti’s 248-349-0522. CRAFTERS NEEDED STATION 885 RESTAURANT Crafters of every ilk are encouraged to apply for a spot in the 1998 Spring Craft Show at 734-459-0885; Wed. - Sat.: IDEAL FINISH, INC. Schoolcraft College M arch 7. The show features all types of handmade crafts including Keyboardist Wally Gibson; painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, textiles, needlework, photography, glass, leather, and Fri. & Sat.: with special guests. • K it c h e n s • Ba t h s woodcarving. The fee for a 12’ by 12’ space is $90; 10’ by 10’ costs $55; 8’ by 9’ space costs $40; and there is a $40 fee for an 8’ by 4’ hallway space. There is an additional $15 WATER TOWER THEATRE • C e r a m ic T il e • c o u n te r s fee for electricity. For additional information call (734) 462-4417. 248-349-7110; Plymouth • Fin is h e d Ba sem ents DANDY THE CHIPBEAR Theatre Guild presents: “Sweet The first series of Dandy the Chipbear books, a character for children of divorced fami­ Charity” runs: Feb. 13-28. • D ecks • A d d it io n s • lies, will be readby Michael Campbell at the Little Professor Book Store in Plymouth on M arch 14 at 1:30 p.m. Also, there will be a Dandy hour for coloring and drawing. WEST SIDE SINGLES We do it all • No subcontractors • 1998 TASTE OF NORTHVILLE BUSINESS SHOWCASE 734-981-0909; Every Fri.: V is it g u r s h o w r o o m The “Northville’s Got Taste” showcase will feature 70 exhibitors from retail, service, and Friday dances at Burton Manor professional businesses in the Northville Community. This is a chance for business net­ 42807 Ford Road • Canton working, excellent food, and promotional goodies. The event will take place at the Northville Community Center on March 24 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. These listings are free of charge and are accu­ rate as of noon Friday, prepared for (734)981-9870 PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY LEAGUE Wednesday’s Crier. Bookings, reservations, On March 25, the Plymouth Symphony League will be hosting a Game and Card Party at cover charges and capacities may change, so Licensed/Insured • All Work Guaranteed the Golden Fox Country Club from 9:30-3:30 p.m. A luncheon and fashion show are please call to verify information. A venue included. Tickets are $25. For more information call 734-451-5598. wishing to be listed or to update information ______Financing available should call The Crier at (734) 453-6900 by noon Friday. Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998

Neighbors in the news Gem ini guests with PSO The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will perform a pair of family con­ Jane F. Decourcy, daughter of certs this weekend, joined by a special William and Jane DeCourcy o f guest. Well, a pair of guests. Plymouth, and Grant C. Gardner, The PSO will perform Saturday at son of Carol Barringer of Canton Belleville High School auditorium and have been named to the Dean’s List at Sunday at the Salem High School audito­ Albion College for the fall 1997 rium. PSO conductor Russ Reed invited semester. the artists to appear with the orchestra. DeCourcy, a graduate of Canton The Hungarian-born twin brothers accept­ High School, is a senior majoring in ed his invitation. Gemini’s brand of jaun­ Spanish, speech communication and ty family oriented folk music will be theatre. accompanied by PSO. Gardner, a graduate of Canton High The brothers became involved with Schhol, is a senior majoring in eco­ symphony orchestras last year. Orchestral nomics and management. arrangements of their songs have been $ created by Bo Ayars who has worked The following students were named with artists as diverse as Elvis Presley and to the Dean’s List for the fall semester Judy Collins. of the 1997-98 academic year at In addition, Stephen Goto, the Western Michigan University. From Demaris Arts Competition first place win­ C anton: Cheryl Benko, Robert ner, will also perform. Goto, a Salem Dobry, Anne Galbraith, Carla High School senior, will perform the first Howe, Collen Kirby, Daniel movement from Khachaturian’s Violin Kruszka, Angela Wing-Chee Lim, Concerto. Daniel Lobelle, Julie Orleman, Tickets for each concert are $8 for Amber Rabeau, Molly Schmidt, adults and $4 for children and may be Sara Schoeneman, Matthew purchased by calling the PSO at (734) Sherwood, Kimberly Springer, 451-2112. The first 250 people to pur­ Joshua Tolbert, Julie Wetterstrom, chase tickets will receive a free ticket to Michael Wrobel, and Kristin Young. the Whaler’s Tuesday, March 3 game at From Plymouth: Joseph Antoun, Compuware Arena in Plymouth. Vanessa Bodnar, Christin Cifaldi, Heather Daniels, Elizabeth Fry, Erica Karrer, Tara Liljestrand, Michelle Mangan, Christine Nielsen, Kimberly Reynolds, Matthew Shear, A children’s classic returns Kelly Stankov, Emily Strand, Susanne Thomson, and Rebecca Plymouth AAUW chooses Jack and the Beanstalk for annual fundraiser Wiener. BY SCOTT SPIELMAN with the organization for 29 years, she out in full costume to meet the children, You know the story: A youngster said. she said. trades his cow for three magic beans and The AAUW is comprised primarily of “It’s really quite an experience,” Uhl, ends up meeting a giant living in the teachers in the Plymouth Canton Area, who will play jack in the production, said. clouds. although some members are business “We’re all professionals, but none of us But you’ve probably never seen it told . owners. are actors. We just go out there and have like this before. Live performances are the AAUW’s fun.” The Plymouth-Canton American largest fundraiser, Uhl said. The organiza­ The play will be held March 5-7 at the Association of University Women tion used to have a used book sale, where O’Leary Auditorium in Garden City High (AAUW) is performing the classic “Jack they would collect used books from the school. Production has been held there for and the Beanstalk” for their annual community and sell that at a low cost, but the past four years because of rising costs fundraiser, according to AAUW member had to discontinue it because it was get­ associated with having the play at Salem Melissa Uhl. ting too expensive to store the books, she High School, Uhl said. The AAUW is a national organization said. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday the of women with advanced degrees who The fundraisers have a long tradition, 5th and Friday 6th; and at 1 and 3 p.m. help provide educational opportunities to according to Uhl. Saturday. Tickets are $3 and will be on young women and girls interested in “They were started 38 years ago to sale after Feb. 27 at the Pied Piper on school, she said. provide entertainments and drama to Main Street, through Plymouth Canton “We raise funds for scholarships to kids,” she said. “They didn’t have Starts Schools Feb. 17-19 or at the door. Richard Giddings, of Plymouth, a girls in the community and give money to on Ice or Sesame Street.” Tickets can also be ordered by a check sophomore in Ferris State University’s local colleges like Schoolcraft or The plays have, over the years, kept to payable to Plymouth AAUW in a College of Technology, was recently Madonna,” she said. “We give them either the children as their primary focus, Uhl stamped, self-addressed envelope post­ recognized with his project teammates to young girls who are on their way and said. With a show geared to a younger marked no later than Friday, Feb. 20 to by the international Graphic Arts doing well, or older women who are head­ audience, the 18 cast members of Jack Play Tickets 1274 Penniman, Plymouth, Education Association for excellence ing back to school.” and the Beanstalk try to get everyone in MI 48154. in print projects. Uhl, a manufacturing engineer at the the audience involved, making frequent “It’s a lot better than going to the Fox Giddings team took first place for Ford Road Sheldon Plant, has been with trips off stage to encourage participation, Theater,” Uhl said. “It’s cheaper, and the their team’s four colot press skills in AAUW for four years, she said. She was she said. kids already know the story. It’s always a printing a poster of a Porsche. signed up by her mother, who has been After the show, cast members come good time.” THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 13

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DONALDSON-WERBLIN Douglas Michael Donaldson, son of Mike and Virginia Donaldson of Canton, MI is engaged to wed Wendy Leilani Werblin, daughter of Jeff and Carol Werblin of Syosset, NY. He is a 1988 graduate of Plymouth- Salem H.S., a 1992 graduate of University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, Durham, N.C. He is employed by Arthur Andersen Business Consulting DONEGAN in Chicago, EL.. Rebecca Marie Donegan was born to She is a 1988 graduate of Syosset H.S., Judy and Andrew Donegan of Plymouth, a 1992 graduate of Cornell University, MI on May 30,1997. Rebecca weighed 8 Ithaca, NY and a 1997 graduate of the pounds 2 ounces. Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, Durham, NC. She is MIRTO-MOOEHOUSE employed by APM Management Bride-to-be Erin Mirto has announced her engagement to Jason Moorhouse. LEWIS-JAGNOW Mirto is a 1992 graduate of Plymouth- Bernice Lewis would like to Canton H.S. and a 1996 graduate of EUDIS-JOZWIAK announce the marriage of her daughter, Western Michigan University. She is Mike Eudis of South Lyon and Pam Cheryl Anne Lewis to son of Kent and currently completing her teacher Shefski of Plymouth would like to Linda Jagnow, Christopher Kent certification and working for Livonia announce the engagement of their Jagnow. The wedding was held on Public Schools. The groom is a 1990 daughter, Heather Eudis. The bride- October 4, 1997 at St. Patrick’s graduate of Stevenson H.S. and is to-be is formerly from Canton, but Catholic Church in Grand Haven, MI. currently completing his elementary now resides in Grayslake, Illinois. The brides attendants included Deanna teacher certification at Madonna She is a 1988 graduate of Plymouth- Mayle, Marla Bigelow, and Sara University. Canton H.S. and a 1992 graduate of Wetton. The grooms included Jeff A June 6 wedding at First the University of Michigan with a Adik, Tim Costello, and Nelson Presbyterian Church of Plymouth and a Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene. Phillips. The reception was held at reception at Fox Hills Country Club is She practices dental hygiene in Spring Lake Country Club. Elanned The couple is taking a Libertyville, Illinois. Cheryl Anne Lewis is a graduate of oneymoon in Cabo San Lucas and will Her fiance, Jeff Jozwiak, is the son Eastern Michigan University and is be returning to a new home in Plymouth. of Frank and Josephine. He is a 1990 now employed at MDI in Farmington graduate of Michigan State with a YEAGER Hills. Christopher Jagnow is a graduate degree in International Relations. Jeff Kristen Noel Yeager was born to Chip of University of Michigan and is is originally from Arlington Heights, and Patty Yeager of Mechanicsville, VA on employed at Detroit Diesel, in Detroit. Illinois and now lives in Grayslake Dec. 19, 1997 at 2:39 p.m. at Henrico also. Doctors’ Hospital. Kristen weighed 8 An October 18 wedding is planned pounds and 2 1/4 ounces and was 20 1/2 and the couple will honeymoon in long. Jamaica. Kristen is the granddaughter of John and Virginia Ochman of Canton, MI and Ella and the late Herman Yeager of Lewisburg, WV.

Getting married? Having a baby? Have a wedding or birth announcement ? RICE -PICKETT Kristin Mary Rice, daughter of Ruth Ann and Richard J. Wanerski of Send it to: Plymouth, and Todd John Pickett, son of David R. and Linda K. Pickett of SHANKIE-ERNST Allen park, have announced their Thomas and Judith Shankie would T h e CRIER engagement. The bride-to-be works for like to announce the marriage of their YERGIN-ESPINOZA CSV sales, Inc. a local food brokerage, Mr. and Mrs. James Gasparott are daughter Nicole Maureen Shankie 821 Penniman Avenue is a 1987 graduate of Plymouth-Canton and son of Robert and Nancy Ernst, happy to announce the marriage of their H.S., ana a graduate of Western daughter Melinda Yergin to Michael Gregory Bachor Ernst. The couple Michigan University. was wed on May 17, 1997 at Old St. Plymouth, MI 48170 Espinoza on March 21 in Phoenix, The bridegroom graduated from the Arizona. Melinda a 1989 graduate of Mary’s Church in Detroit, Michigan. University o f Michigan with a degree in The bride is employed at Friendly Canton H.S., received a B.S. degree Accounting, and is a CPA with the firm or email: from Arizona State University in 1993. Ford, Inc. and Gregory Ernst is BDO Seidman, LLP in Troy. employed at Ernst Hotel Supply. She is teaching in Phoenix and will The October 3 wedding will be held CrierNews @AOL. com finish her Master’s degree in June from at St. John Neumann Church in Canton. Northern Arizona University. Michael, Please be sure to print legibly, a native of Phoenix, received a B.S. degree from Grand Canyon University and include all vital information in 1995 where he played baseball. He is now a teacher in Phoenix. They will THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 17

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BY SCOTT GOODWIN which normally began at 4 p.m. on treated badly in the past.” and they ask for half the money up front, What can be said for tradition? The Wednesdays, up 15 minutes, said About the moves made to alter play, then they can sit on that 3.5 million dollars Plymouth Businessman’s Golf League Densmore. “They did that so they could fit Blake said that what happened to the and collect interest for two months.” wants to know. After 56 years of play at in another league behind us,” he said. Businessman’s Golf League was nothing Plymouth Township owns Hilltop Golf Hilltop Golf Course, they are packing up “Then they started complaining to us unusual. “This is the way we do it. It pro­ Course. According to township clerk their clubs this year and heading down the because some of our players were showing tects the prime-time league spots,” she said. Marilyn Massengil, American Golf road to St. John’s Golf Course, according to up a little late. They moved the time, not “In order to make a sound business decision Corporation’s lease to manage the course league president Jay Densmore. us.” we had to take measures to speed up play.” expires on Dec. 31,2000. The league has accused Hilltop and its The league brought up the issue, said For Densmore, the final straw came this If it were up to Jay Densmore, that management, American Golf Corporation, Densmore, but got no response. They had a year when American Golf asked for half of would be the last day they do. of greedy tactics. “They are strictly a meeting with Karen Peak, American Golfs the year’s green fees up-front. “We usually “I think the township has made a big money-making golf machine,” said regional director. “We told her that there is give them 10 per cent until the middle of mistake by hiring American Golf,” he said. Densmore. “Golf is a people business and a tradition involved here, and she told us March, and then we would give them half,” “I would strongly suggest getting some these guys are not people friendly.” ‘that doesn’t matter to us.’ he said. “This year they wanted a $5700 local guys out there (when the lease The problem began for the league three “She explained to us that we needed to deposit by Feb. 2. They told us if we didn’t expires), someone who would be more years ago when American Golf took control start playing golf in the ‘90s,” Densmore have the money by then, we were out.” community conscious. of Hilltop, Densmore said. “We had meet­ said. Golf in the ‘90s, he said, is double-par Densmore said he understands why they “Plymouth is a traditional town,” ings with American Golf and they promised golf: once you reach double-par you pick wanted the earlier deposit. “I figure Densmore said. “I think it’s horrible that a us that everything would be the same; but up your ball. It also includes continuous American Golf runs about 150 golf courses. big corporation can come to town and ruin we knew something was wrong when they putting: each player putts until they’re If they have five leagues at every course, a tradition.” cut 12 tee times the first year,” he said. done. “It’s comparable to putt-putt,” he “They squeezed us down to 36 players said. without informing us.” ■ Shannon Blake, Hilltop’s manager hired They also movjed the league’s tee-time, last month, said “I don’t feel they were Electeds may get next raise Continued from pg. 10 “We’re going to be appointing a compensation committee in the next month or so to look at the salaries of elected officials,” said Keen McCarthy. They will decide whether or not elected I f you witness an act of kindness, if an officials are due for a raise, she said. Keen McCarthy is in charge of committee appointments and has received several sugges­ organization you are associated with tions on whom should belong, she said. plans a good deed, or if someone is Like its neighbor Canton, only three of the township’s top paid officials are women, accord­ especially kind to you, please write a ing to the report. Beside the supervisor, Township Clerk Marilyn Massengill, and Finance Director Rosemary Harvey are among the top paid. letter to The Kindness Editor describing “Most of the department head positions are filled by men,” said Keen-McCarthy. the act of kindness. We will gather the reports and publish some of them on a special page on March 18th. Your Guide T h e Community Crier staff will choose an outstanding act of kindness to Worship and present a $50 reward to the kind person, and $25 each to the runners-up. First united So if you know somebody who TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN $ior i. deserves a reward, let us know, who OF PLYMOUTH knows, maybe together we can help 45201 N. Territorial Rd. CHURCH (West of Sheldon Rd.) 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth start new habits. We need to receive at Gotfredson & Ann Arbor Rd. REWARDS (734)453-5280 (From M -14 take Gotfredson Rd South) your nominations by March 13th to be Dr. Dean A. Klump, Senior Minister 8:00am Praise & W orship Service Sponsored by the following businesses: Rev. Tonya M. Arnesen, Associate Minister 9:30am Lifeline-Contem porary considered for the March page. S e r v ic e 9:00 AM 11:00 am Traditional Service & Continental Breakfast served 8-9:30am S & W Hardware Elizabeth M. Johnson Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Atty. at Law 11:00 AM Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor F a m il y W o r s h ip Rev. Wm. Branham - Assoc. Pastor m Nursery Provided Ray Stella Contracting, Inc. 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Heat ’n Sweep Quicksilver Photo w i t h Mr. B’s Plymouth Grill 821 PENNIMAN ■ T h e m m w m M m m w m m P L Y M O U T H t k b w d ! Com m unity Crier 734/453-6900 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 19 Community deaths RUDOLPH KASIC Rudolph Kasic, a Plymouth resident, died Feb. 10,1998 at the age of 81. O b itu a rie s Mr. Kasic was born Aug. 11, 1916 in Lackawanna, NY. He was a painter. He served in the Army in WWII. Bette, his wife of 42 years, anchored his life. His faith in For more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier, God sustained Rudy and his family, and the dear Lord blessed them abundantly. He contact your funeral director or call (313) 453-6900 was truly thankful. His friends and family were warmed by his gentle heart. A smile bacemd him. He sparkles. JOHN PAUL ALEXANDER He is survived by his wife, Bette Kasic of Plymouth; daughter, Katherine (John) John Paul Alexander, a Plymouth resident, died Feb. 6,1998 at the age of 72. Connelly of Canton; son, Christopher (Cathryn) Kasic of Minneapolis, MN; brother, Mr. Alexander was born Nov. 14, 1925 in Detroit. He was vice-president of artn Kasic of NY; sister, Julia Taylor of NY; brother-in-law Joseph (Audrey) operations at Central Transport. Bolstrum; and grandchildren, Jennifer and Matthew. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth J. Alexander of Plymouth; daughters, Paula Services were held at St. Kenneth Catholic Church in Plymouth with the Rev. M. Alexander of Jackson, MI, Julie (Robert) E. Deacon of Ann Arbor; sons, John P. Joseph S. Mallia officiating. Arrangements were made by the Vermeulen Funeral Alexander, Jr. of Northville, David (Maureen) Alexander of Plymouth; brother, Danny Home in Plymouth. Mass offerings can be made or memorial contributions can be Alexander of Ormand Beach, FL; sisters, Evelyn DePriest of Las Vegas, NV, Eleanor given to the charity of choice. Malgat of Rochester Hills, MI, Emma Aprahamian of Clinton Township, Mlf HENRIETTA V. LANG Jospehine Dupell of Las Vegas, NV, and Kathleen Pallisco of Commerce Township, Henrietta V. Lang, a Belleville resident, died Feb. 12, 1998 at the age of 94. MI. Mrs. Lang was bom June 28, 1903 in Holland, MI. She was a domestic worker. She was a member of the Canton Calvary Assembly of God Church and sand in the choir ROBERT C. TAYLOR for many years. She loved quilting and picking strawberries. Robert C. Taylor, a Livonia resident, died Feb. 9, 1998 at the age of 80. She is survived by her steg-son, Harold E. Lang, Jr., of Lehigh Acres, FL; Mr. Taylor was born June 27, 1917 in Dunbar, KY. He was a Meat Cutter Kroger’s. granddaughter, Mary Louise Purslow of Lehigh Acres, FL; great-grandson, Shaun M. He worked for 19 years with Lyon Corporation of Detroit. He served in the U.S. Army Purslow of Lehigh Acres, FL; her church famiy and many close friends. She is in WWII, receiving the Bronze Star. preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Brockway of Livonia; son, Robert (Carol) Services were held at Canton Calvary Assembly of God with Pastor John Harris B. Taylor of Dallas, TX; daughters, Terry Taylor of Milford, MI, Kimberly Taylor of officiating. Burial was at Cadillac Memorial Gardens in Westland. Arrangements were Royal Oak; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be given to the Canton Calvary Assembly of God, 7933 N. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI RUTH V. HONEY 48187.______^______Ruth V. Honey, a Plymouth resident, died Feb. 9, 1998 at the age of 88. Samuel H. Robertson, Sr., 67, maintenance man for Michigan State Police, Northville Mrs. Honey was born Nov. 1, 1909 in Burgessville, Ontario, Canada. She was a post Plymouth resident since 1956. Samuel H. Robertson, a Garden City resident, died Jan. 30,1998. She is survived by her daughters, Norma Sayres of Venice, FL, Patricia (Sidney) He is survived by his wife; two daughters; three sons; 12 grandchildren; sisters, Mary Cross of Bedrosian of Plymouth; sons, John Graydon of Howell, MI; three grandchildren; seven Plymouth and one other sister; and two brothers. great-grandchildren; and sister, Bernice Burrill of Brantford, Ontario, Canada. She is Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in preceded in death by her husbands, Robert D. Honey and Leo J. Graydon; and Plymouth. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. granddaughter, Julianne Bedrosian. Services were held at the Venice Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Venice, FL with Pamela Diedrick Regan, 44, branch manager for Lonaberger and Associates; bank teller Pastor Ted Wheeler officiating. Local Arrangements were made by the Schrader- Pamela Diedrick Regan, a Manassus resident, died Jan. 23,1998. Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. She is survived by her husband; her parents, Ralph and Doris Diedrick of Plymouth; two sons; and sister, Connie Jacobs of Northville. . Services were held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial was at Quantico National Cemetery.

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I wonder if Mr. Fix it- Home Maintenance Inside ______(734)422-5141 ______call for a complete list. Gabrialas, 322 S. she’ll switch to lizards now? Maybe she and out, jobs big & small. Plumbing, PLYMOUTH. 1 bedroom apartment down­ Main S t, Plymouth, (734)455-8884. can save Bud bottle caps and work out a Painting, Carpentry, Electrical, Phone town near Kellogg Park. Laundry room in deal with them ______jacks (3 1 3 )4 5 4 -3 5 7 6 ______ATTENTION CRIER READERS building, clubroom, central a ir- great loca­ Are you without a carrier in your BIG BOY ALERT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL tion. $510 per month. (734)459-7080 Big Boy was spotted by local residents dri­ Additions and New Construction Kitchens, neighborhood? It is now possible to ______V illag e G re e n .______Baths, Trimwork, Basements, and Decks. receive The Paper With Its Heart In The ving down A2 Rd. in a pink Cadillac I _____ For Sale_____ FLORKEN CONSTRUCTION CO. 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P lym outh- ELECTRIC ORGAN Two manuals. Looks cult period in the life of our family. W e dis­ 26 years experience. Excellent references. C an to n - nice, sounds nice. $395.00 covered that Peter, our eldest boy, had a Reasonable prices. Northville (734)453-5082 terminal illness. Ordinarily I never look Call Lina (734)427-6987 is com ing back but somehow I was trapped. What I FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid YOU’VE TRIED THE REST- NOW TRY DEADLINES was trying to say was that Gladys Bowen, Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, THE BEST! Call Mrs. Mop (734)397-4980. ______SOON ______Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, with her philosophy of love and caring, Have you seen a random act of kindness? Perch, Fathead Minnows. helped give us strength to take a day at a Lessons_____ Send a note to the Kindness Editor. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, 08988 35th St., PIANO LESSONS time, and make each day a time to be Attn: All groups and organizations in The Gobles, Ml 49055. (616)628-2056 Days. PIANO STUDIOS of LEIGH JENKINS and counted in a positive way. Bless Gladys P-C-N Community... The ‘98 GUIDE is (616)624-6215 Evenings ASSOC. Now accepting new students. and all those who followed her way of coming soon! Don’t miss your chance to thinking. Lovingly, Geneva. Kittens & C ats- many to choose from - ______C all (7 3 4 )4 1 4 -9 8 4 4 ______let people know about you! Call Linda at “safehouse” Call Rita at (313)663-1618 BETCOMP SERVICES I MISS MAURA already and Monday has (734)453-6900 to list your club, contact Computer Tutoring on your computer. not even begun. Leam what you want to leam. and phone number. (734)453-6597 or (734)416-8433 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 21 Crier Classifieds s5.50 for the first lO words, 200 each additional word. Deadline: M onday, 4 p.m. Call (734) 453-6900

Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities ONE OF LIFE’S RICHEST TREASURES is If you ever have a need for laughter and Mrs. MeMdc Patrick Pruitt dd research for his “W HO HAS BEEN steeping in my bed,” said to go to Wilcox Lake, between four and five entertainment, do have dinner with a couple math homework. H ow ’bout sem e extra credit? the Papa Bear. “Ah,” said Red Riding each day and watch the flocks of geese fly of Italians and their spouses-- Mirto and ALL OF YOU, I am so touched by your Hood, “You’ll never know.” in to be fed by Dorothy MacNamara, her Delauro by name. Valentines gifts, I don’t know where to IT GIVES ME A THRILL always to go to brother and brother-in-law. If s little acts of Thank you for a memorable evening. begin. Know that I love you, all of you, and Miss Katie’s College of Beauty and see the unsolicited kindness that give life its sparkle. G e n e v a I really needed them. Geneva staff at work and the wonderful job they do teaching their students. Help Wanted "“S T $5.50 for the first 10 words, 200 each additional word. Deadline: Monday, 4 p.m. Call (734) 453-6900

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(734)455-5780 734-453-6900 Page 22 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Sports Sports Salem cheerleaders 10th best in nation shorts Co-ed squad marks highest-ever placing at national event BY ERICA D’ANGELO since November for the event. . achievement. Seniors are invited to drop in On Saturday, February 7, 1998, the “We qualified at regionals in “We knew prelims was our best per­ at the Northville Community Salem co-ed varsity cheerleading squad November to go. We upgraded the rou­ formance. No matter the out come, we Center for morning volleyball placed tenth in their division at tine making the stunts more difficult and knew we’d be happy,” she said. “There Nationals. have been practicing since,” said Dillion. was a lot of tough competition, we were with the gang. Three hundred teams from around the Jodee Dillion has been coaching the glad to be a part of it,” she added. All levels of play are wel­ country competed at the competition Salem squad for eight years, six of those Scott Kingslien, a senior captain with come. It’s a fun way to get which was held in Orlando, Florida at along with her husband Paul, and this is the squad for his second year was also some exercise. Disney’s MGM Indiana Jones Theater. the first time they have had a team make excited and proud of the team. Salem was competing in the large co­ it to finals. “It was excellent, we were all excit­ Held Mondays, Wednesdays, ed division along with twenty-three other “We’re very proud, they did a great ed,” he said, “We thought we could and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to teams. Out of the twenty three teams, ten job. We knew they had the potential,” make it since we stuck to our routine. 12:30 p.m. Fee is $1.00. were picked to go on and perform in said Jodee. We’ve worked all year for this and had a • finals, where Salem placed tenth. Jodee explained that this team had the lot of ups and downs this season, so it Their placing was the teams highest highest technical level of any she had felt really good to make it.” Plymouth Canton Junior ever, and it is the highest any mid-west­ ever had. “The routine we took to region­ The competition will be aired on Baseball League registration ern team has ever placed. als was the hardest of any squad I’ve had ESPN in March or April. w ill be held March 7 at the “It’s real competitive in the south,” and we were able to make it more diffi­ The team, who placed sixteenth at the Canton High School cafeteria explained coach Jodee Dillion, “We beat cult for nationals.” competition last year, received a trophy between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 out some tough southern teams.” Lindsay Hawraney, a junior captain and a certificate for the accomplishment. The squad, composed of thirteen girls who has been with the squad for three (See related story p. 24) p.m. Ages served: 7-18 years. and seven guys, has been practicing years was “super excited” at the team’s e The City of Plymouth parks Canton squeaks and recreation department will again be offering the following adult softball leagues in 1998: past N orthville Men’s Slow Pitch, Men’s a c?:w * a ? ? Modified, Women’s Slow Pitch, JL JRtif and Co-Ed Slow Pitch. League play begins in late April. For BY KRISTEN VAN DUSEN Friday’s game with the Canton Chiefs more information regarding any and the Northville Mustangs was probably of the leagues, call Recreation the most exciting game of the season. Director Tom Willette at (734) The final score was Canton, 47-46. With 25 seconds left in the game, Joe 455-6620. Cortellini hit two free throws to put the $ Chiefs up by one. In the last fourteen sec­ Boys AAU Basketball tryouts onds Northville shot, but missed. Dan McLean stole the rebound until the end of for ages 13 and under will be held the game, clutching the win. from 4-6 p.m. March 3 and March Cortellini scored 18 points and Eric 5 at East Middle School in Larsen scored ten. Canton had big defen­ sive stops throughout the game. Plymouth. Participants must have “We played well as a team,” said senior been bom on or after Sept. 1, 1984. Eric Larsen. “We got up early on them, let Players who are in the seventh them back in, and then shut them out.” grade and were born on or after Sept. 1, 1983 are also eligible. For further information contact Bob de Chiefs dropped Bear at 459-0543. • b y a p o i n t The Canton Parks and Recreation Department will hold GYMNASTICS Adult Softball Informational BY KRISTEN VAN DUSEN Meetings on Saturday, Feb. 28 at The Canton gymnastics team was nar­ the Summit. The men’s meeting rowly defeated by Brighton last Wednesdav. The final score wais 138.5 to will be held at 10 a.m., the 139.55. women’s at 10:30 a.m., and the co­ Liz Fitzgerald had the high scores on ed meeting at 11 a.m. Information vault and bars. The scores were 8.8 and 9.25, respectively. Marcie Emerick had the to be discussed includes registra­ . . Salem guard Bhavin Patel high score on beam with a 9.1. Separating the Red Sea. tion fees and dates, schedules, resi­ The top score on floor was taken by navigates his way between Canton’s Eric Larsen and Scott Samulski Feb. 10 dency rules and leugue set-up. Amy Driscoll with an 8.9. at Salem High School. Salem won the game 61-42. Currently they are 8-1 in Call (734) 397-5110 for more Canton’s overall record is 7-4. In the league, they are 3-3. the conference and 12-3 overall. Canton (5-10 overall) has fallen below .500 information. in the conference. See basketball story p. 24 (Crier photo by R. Alwood, Jr.) THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 23

Whalers sweep through weekend; go 3 - 0 Wins against Peterborough, Toronto, and the Soo puts them 1 point out of first place

BY SCOTT GOODWIN “It’s not a situation you want to be in during a key “In a night like that you’re thankful to come away Five points out of first place with game,” said DeBoer. “In between (the second and third) with two points,” said DeBoer. fifteen games to go, the Plymouth periods we talked about how important the game was. Plymouth 6, Toronto 0 — The Whalers rendered Whalers entered Thursday night’s This was one of those games in hand, and if we wanted to their own version of the Valentine’s Day Massacre game versus the Peterborough Petes take over first place, we had to get two points tonight.” Saturday night behind five points from Jesse Boulerice knowing that now was the time to From the outset of the third period, the Whalers were and a 28 save shut-out effort from goalie Robert make a push. noticeably more aggressive. Sparked by a few big hits Holsinger. Through the first 40 minutes of from enforcer Jesse Boulerice, the Continuing the strong third play they looked as though they Whalers spent most of the third press­ period effort from Thursday might have forgotten. But with a ing into the Peterborough zone. night, the Whalers tallied five strong, two-goal effort in the third period the Whalers “The third period is how we can i I f we wanted to take goals in the first period escaped with a come-from-behind win, 3-2, in front of play,” said DeBoer. “We finally got it Saturday against the league’s 2,137 fans at Compuware Sports Arena. rolling.” over first place, we worst team. “We just didn’t have it tonight up until the end,” said Harold Druken tied the game, 2-2, Boulerice, Steve Wasylko, Peter DeBoer, Whalers coach and general manager. “We at 2:26 into the period when he beat had to gel two points defenseman Nik Tselios, Dave were just flat. We came out and didn’t have any jump.” Peterborough goalie Mark Cairns. It Legwand and Yuri Babenko all The first two periods were characterized by missed was Druken’s second goal of the scored in the opening period. opportunities for the Whalers. A few hobbled passes and game. Nine minutes later, captain tonight, y Babenko also had a power-play lethargic power play efforts kept Plymouth from taking Andrew Taylor scored the eventual - Peter DeBoer goal in the third period. command of the game early on. game-winner. Druken and Dave Forward Eric Gooldy added “We didn’t use the advantages we have as a team, our Legwand assisted. three assists. speed and how physical we are,” said DeBoer. “We Whaler goalie Robert Esche faced 19 shots during the The shutout was the Whalers third win in six games. weren’t sharp in any facet of the game during the first first two periods. Behind a strong defensive effort, Plymouth 7, (at) Sault Ste. Marie 2 — Captain two periods.” though, he only had to stop five shots in the final 20 min­ Andrew Taylor earned a hat trick Sunday night as the Down 2-1 after 40 minutes, the Whalers were in jeop­ utes of play. Whalers finished a successful weekend in resounding ardy of losing a game they needed to win against a fifth- On the flip side, the Whalers more than doubled their fashion. place opponent. shots-on-goal total with 19 during the third period. Please see pg. 24

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37300 Michigan Ave. Com m unity Crier at Newburgh 2 Miles East of 1-275 Subscribe By Mail (734)721-2600 |J|p (734)45 3-6900 K® Page 24 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February T8,1998 Salem floats to another victory On deck Last Thursday, the Salem Rocks The 100 freestyle went to senior Nick men’s swimming team had another dual Corden at 48.39, And Andrew Locke was meet victory. first in the 100 breaststroke at 1:06.64. This time, against the other top team the 200 yard freestyle relay with Dan Salem had a one-two-three sweep in SALEM BASKETBALL in the Western Lakes Activities Kelly, Andrew Locke, Tim Buchanan, diving, led by Mike Belvitch. Association: Livonia Stevenson. and Nick Corden at 1:29.46. The Rocks are now 8-1, and are still Friday at home versus Stevenson took seven of the twelve Individual firsts included Buchanan in leading a strong, successful season. Stevenson. JV begins at 6 p.m. events, but that wasn’t enough to hold the the 200 yard freestyle medley, coming in Another conference title could be just a • Rocks, who emerged victorious 99-87. at 2:01.41. Brent Mellis took third in the stroke away. Salem’s first included only one relay, event at 2:06.18. SALEM SWIMMING Saturday at E.M.U for the MISCA Meet. Time: TBA Cheerleaders seek respect from school • Success doesn ’t equal access; squad cries foul on facility rights SALEM WRESTLING BY ERICA D’ANGELO really well,” she said. inform him of the team’s success, yet he Today or Thursday, team dis­ Despite their recent accomplishment Green is worried that the schools are chose to do nothing about it. of placing tenth at nationals, the Salem showing preference to certain teams, and “To my knowledge, there has been no tricts. Saturday, individual dis­ co-ed varsity cheerleading squad still not allowing the equal access and recog­ recognition at all from the administration tricts. Time: TBA. can’t seem to get fair access to practice nition deserved to all activities at the to the kids,” said coach Dillion. • facilities. school. Many students at the high school are All year the team has had problems “The team does sophisticated move­ unaware that the team even took the trip. SALEM finding adequate time and space to prac­ ments and needs certain safe guards,” “The mayor of Plymouth will be giv-* VOLLEYBALL tice. explained Greene. ing an Ambassadors to the City award to Today at Canton at 5:30 p.m. The problem begins in Salem’s auxil­ Dillion and Greene feel the school has the team for their placement, and the iary gym, which is predominantly used done little to accommodate the team in schools have chosen to do nothing,” Friday at the U-M Dearborn J.V. for the wrestling teams. these needs. commented Dillion. Dillion is confident invitational. Time: TBA. Mats the squad had purchased for “Here they are, one of the best in the that the kids on the squad are feeling Monday at home versus Walled their own use are being used as filler in nation, and they can’t get the time and some disappointment. Lake Central at 5:30 p.m. the auxiliary gym, underneath the top room they need to practice. There should “It would be nice if (the administra­ • surface mats used by the wrestling be a parody for the activities. All kids tion) offered some sort of congratula­ teams. should have the same opportunity,” said tions, but it’s almost too late to really do SALEM GYMNASTICS “We bought them and we’ve been told Greene. anything,” said Dillion. Thursday at home versus Johh we aren’t allowed to pull them out to use Aside from the problem with practice For now, it seems that the problems them,” explained Salem cheerleading facilities, the cheerleading squad feels will continue, but Dillion and Greene are Glenn at 7 p.m. Monday at the coach Jodee Dillion. they have a lack of support coming from hopeful to see them resolved soon. Canton “B” Meet. Time: TBA. Stella Greene, who has a son on the the school and its administrators. “We have parents working with • cheerleading squad, has become highly Greene called Salem Principal Gerald administrators on it, but their has been CANTON BASKETBALL involved with the team. Ostein the morning after the squad controversy for sometime. “We’re pretty proud of these kids. returned home from their national com­ The school just needs to start recog­ Friday at Harrison. JV begins Despite these conditions, they’ve done petition; held in Orlando, Florida; to nizing everyone,” said Dillion. at 5:30 p.m. • Potential playoff CANTON BOYS bye for Whalers? SWIMMING Thursday at home versus Continued from pg. 23 Walled Lake at 7 p.m. Sat. at The Soo scored the first goal of the EMU for the MISCA Meet. game, but it was all Plymouth from there. Time: TBA. Forward Harold Druken continued his impressive play with four points (one goal and three assists). Sergei Fedotov, CANTON WRESTLING Steve Wasylko, and Dave Legwand also Today or Thursday, team dis­ scored for Plymouth. The Whaler defense held the Soo to . tricts. Saturday, individual dis­ only five shots in each of the last two tricts. Time: TBA periods. Robert Esche made 18 saves. • Chatter: With six games at home and CANTON six games away, the Whalers’ remaining schedule looks promising. Only two of GYMNASTICS the 12 teams they will face currently Thursday at Walled Lake at 7 have winning records (at home versus p.m. Monday at the Salem “B” Sarnia and at first-place London the final game of the season). Sunday-night vic­ Meet. Time: TBA. tim Sault Ste. Marie must travel to • Plymouth three more times. CANTON “We want to get first place because there is a potential bye,” said DeBoer. VOLLEYBALL Home ice advantage during the play­ Today at home versus Salem Whaler defenseman Paul Mara slaps a bullet at Toronto goalie Corey Batten offs would be a big plus for the Whalers. at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the U-M They are 18-7-2 this year at Compuware. Saturday Night at Compuware Sports Arena. The 6-0 win, combined with two Dearborn J.V. Invitational. “We really take advantage of our other wins over the weekend, have the Whalers knocking on the first place home ice and our home fans,” DeBoer Time: TBA. Monday at Walled said. “Teams have to be intimidated to door. (Crier Photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Lake Western at 5:30 p.m. come into this rink.” THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 25

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None of Chuck Skene’s friends thought of Chuck” ring included: City Finance for one minute that he was guilty of the Director Mike Gorman (formerly of trumped up “embezzlement” charges against Canton government); the Police Chief him. Emory Price; the Westland Police “Special With malice Fortunately, neither did the jury. Operations” Lt. Gary Sikorsky; and the The jury members not only said “not Budget Director, Liz Duggan. toward none guilty” on all counts, they waited outside the Any of them could have put a stop to courtroom Thursday to congratulate him. the attempted character assassination of “The Friends of Chuck” are now waiting Chuck Skene... but passed the blame on to intentionally took the vacation rather than be it’s a damn disgrace.” for the other shoe to drop: their Tammany-Hall-like cohorts. forced to rule against the trumped-up Nel Thompson is executive director of A lawsuit with a “You have to charges, thereby alienating her political The Senior Alliance where Skene served as bunch of zeroes at make that call if friends. board chair. “I know the situation over the the end. hope to God that you think the Or the Wayne County Prosecutor John last several months has been difficult for A lawsuit that Finance Department O’Hair and his assistants could have seen many people. seeks paybacks for Chuck sues them for and the Police how flimsy the “evidence” was. But he “I’m pleased to hear he’s being cleared malicious Department would counts on Democratic support from suburban of the allegations,” Thompson said. prosecution, everything they’ve got.do this without the Mayor-Emperor like Bob Thomas for Tom Willette, who followed Skene as wrongful discharge, ■ mayor’s approval,” support. P&R director in Plymouth, said, “As a back pay, I think it’s a damn Skene said. None of them who could stopped the friend of his, I always believed he didn’t retirement benefits, Westland’s city madness. do that stuff. It was proven at the outcome slander, and more. disgrace. attorney, Angelo So for 10 months Chuck Skene endured of his trial.” And at the top of Plakas, could have public humiliation while the false accusations Sharon Holroyde, of the Plymouth the list for - Joe Bida stopped this too, wound their way through the court system. Chamber of Commerce, said, “I never paybacks will be Former Plymouth mayor said Chuck’s co­ “This was character assassination at its doubted his innocence for a second. Westland Mayor defense counsel, best,” said Skene’s friend Bob Puckett. “All “He didn’t get off on a technicality. He Robert Thomas — who tried John Thomas. “The second indictment of this this over just because the mayor didn’t like got off because he was innocent... but he unsuccessfully to fire Chuck once before. is the legal-judicial system,” he said. “The him? still had endure the false accusations. I He heads the Westland City Hall Gang truth of the matter is that this case should “After he (Mayor Thomas) has to pay a truly can’t imagine what it’s like to have known locally as Michigan’s version of never have gone as far as it did.” few bucks, maybe he’ll respect Charlie,” your name and face plastered all over the Tammany Hall. The defense attorney said the charges Puckett concluded his printable portion of his paper.” Like Westland City Hall, Tammany was against Skene should never have gone past remarks. Now it’s time for Chuck Skene to settle known for its tightly knit cronyism that the original pre-trial examination. Joe Bida was mayor of Plymouth when the score. was ruthless in protecting allies and But Judge Carolyn Archbold, who sits in Skene hired into the P&R department. If can pay back a modern-day Tammany dispatching “enemies.” Wayne district court, took a vacation and did “I hope to God that Chuck sues them for Hall, it will do the citizens of Westland and At Westland, the mayor’s “The Enemies not hear the case. Some think she everything they’ve got,” Bida said. “I think the region a lot of good. Page 26 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998

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County’s sluggishness ensures environ will remain for bikers

The last time I rode my bike down would have been if the road had been Morton Taylor Road, it was quite a paved. workout. Sadly, it is not to be any time soon. X Still soft from a recent rain, the Morton Taylor has been on Wayne O ff th e cuff ground grabbed my tires as if it resented County’s list of scheduled By Scott Spielman my passage. Branches ripped at me. improvements for years. It won’t be Crab grass clutched at my ankles and done this year, and for all practical puddles formed shimmering barriers. purposes, we won’t see any progress. must submit a wetland mitigation plan in Canton this year will be the widening I was riding to The good news to the state of Michigan to show that the of Canton Center Road and completion a friend’s house, f~7ew could ai gue that is, Wayne County proposed bridge wouldn’t cause any of the realignment of Canton Center and rather than has finally floods upstream or interfere with with Belleville Road. This means the ride north on 1 M orton Toy’lor developed a possible overflows. Morton Taylor Road project probably Lilley, I thought I design for the This, coupled with the three right-of- won’t even be bid out until next year. d r i p cw V t i p p d would avoid t i v / L l3 MV,: if., i irC' Cv Lvd road whfth leaves ways the county needs to acquire at The end result is that after years of traffic and head about three steps Ford Road, are the last remaining waiting, there still isn’t a specific date straight up Morton It would provit le a before they can obstacles before the project can be bid when the work will be started, much Taylor. It was north-south ar tery from b e g i n out to contractors, Richardson said. less completed. supposed to be a construction. Why these steps haven’t been taken It wouldn’t surprise me if the short cut, but Canton into do wntown Strangely already, I can only guess, or refer to the project’s beginning corresponded with when I finally enough, one of sluggish way the county has handled Canton’s takeover of county roads emerged on Plym outh. the biggest road improvements in the past. within the township’s boundaries. Warren Road, obstacles is the Few could argue that Morton Taylor Canton’s study on the possible transfer winded and grimy with three different little creek that almost claimed my bike doesn’t need to be developed. It would of responsibility will be complete next textures of muck plastered on my legs last summer. Scarcely more than a-pace- provide a north-south artery from month, and the board will meet in study and back, I wondered if I had sayed any and-a-half wide, it can be cleared with a Canton right into downtown Plymouth. session to discuss it shortly thereafter. time at all. good leap. The bridge that will It could drastically reduce traffic on Until that transfer happens, the I took a moment to catch my breatheventually cross it, however, must be Lilley and Sheldon roads, neither of project remains in county hands, on the and gazed back at the undeveloped much bigger. which are not really designed to be county timetable. Which means at least track of land I had traversed and According to Alan Richardson, major roads. another year of congestion along Ford thought about how mush easier the trip Wayne County Engineer, the county Wayne County’s biggest road project Road, for bikers and drivers alike.

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Sham e on Tw p.! By Mike Carne Heel-dragging hampers recreation efforts EDITOR: Shame on Plymouth Township! I T Thy isn't the By dragging their heels on sharing GEOLOGICAL TIME costs, a wonderful recreation program is V V City's Director faltering. It has been enjoyed by young in P l y m o u t h - C a n t o n and old for many years. of Recreation, Tom Fred Stafford, president of The Mayflower Hotel Renovation Plymouth Soccer Club, is correct: the Willette, on the joint Age of Ralph The Present 10,000,000 A.D. ?? f- J Y.M.C.A. is not experienced enough to organize the large soccer program, not to City-Township mention softball, basketball, senior Rem odeling of Newburgh Lake activities, skating schedules and so on. recreation committee? Fire disocvered Wheel invented It does sound political, doesn’t it? The Arts Council is a fine group serving the cultural side of our joint community, but City recreation serves a much wider segment of both our Age of Dinosaurs communities. Segmented worms A final comment: why isn’t the City’s Director of Recreation, Tom Willette, on the joint City-Township recreation committee? Who better to explain needed programs, costs, organizational skills involved, and finally, how sharing can only Late Jurassic benefit the Township, City and future recreation? One-celled animals HAROLD MONET 1998 The Community Crier THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998 Page 27

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The Community H elp the bride, drag queens Cner THE Come on ladies, I think we’ve all been there. We’ve all worn NEWSPAPER ose lacy taffeta nightmares that still hang in our closets. Yes, I W ITH ITS n talking about being a bridesmaid. HEART IN THE I recently chuckled at an episode of ‘Frazier’ where Roz had 15 minutes PLYMOUTH-CANTON acked up all her old bridesmaid dresses to give to charity. “You By Linda Kochanek COMMUNITY dll make a drag queen very happy,” Frazier said of the dresses. With all the details and decisions to be made when planning a 821 Penntman Ave. Plymouth, M I 48170-1694 /edding, the last thing that a bride and groom need to worry about (734) 453-6900 s their wedding party, no matter what they ask you to wear. If you are not willing to offer your time and enthusiasm to [email protected] It’s an honor to be asked to stand up in a wedding. It means the bride, then politely decline her generous offer. Located in historic downtown hat not only do the bride and groom want you to be there, they Here’s some simple advice that I would like to offer brides Plymouth’s tallest building want you to be a part of their big day. from my pink-satin days: PUBLISHER: Deciding who will be in your wedding Choose trustworthy people who are W. Edward Wendover party is not a chore to be taken lightly. TWWie last thing that genuinely happy for you both. Make sure GENERAL MANAGER: Having close family members and they can be prompt and that they can Mike C am e friends as part of your big day should be afford the dresses. If a wedding party EDITOR: easy, right? J L a bride and member lives out of town, make sure there Brvon Martin PHOTO EDITOR: Well, not exactly. is ample time for fittings and travel to Richard Alwood The happy couple may have their first destinations. REPORTERS: argument deciding who is in and who is groom need to worry I’ve had my share of mishaps while part Scott Spielman excluded. of a wedding. I’ve stepped on the brides Scott Goodwin I haven’t been a bride yet, but I have veil during a ceremony, ripped the hem on ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: about is their wedding Jack Armstrong been a maid of honor and a bridesmaid my dress at the reception and had one ASST. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: some five times. I have seen female ‘Best Man’ beat up my date at another. No Chuck Skene friendships strained by the simple task of party, no matter what matter how crazy things get, please try not ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: going for a dress fitting. I’ve seen brides to trouble the bride with ‘minor’ details. Michelle Tregembo Wilson worried whether or not wedding Keep in mind that part of your role as a BUSINESS MANAGER: they ask you to wear. Lisa A. Lepping members will arrive to the church sober. bridesmaid is to help the bride and make b u s in e s s A s s is t a n t : Bridesmaids duties should include her burden a little lighter for that one day. Diane Giera anything that will make the days leading up to the grand event Offer to help with decorations, invitations, thank-you cards and CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: M aura Cady easier. That means anything. You job is to pick up flowers, anything else that she can pass on to you. RECEPTIONIST: help plan showers, sew buttons, dry tears and help to calm Who knows. Maybe if you are a big help to the bride, she’ll let Geneva Guenther nerves. you pick a dress you’ll actually like to wear. INTERNS: Jaclyn Cruz Erica D’Angelo Tim Davis Kristin VanDusen

Vorva: Khoury is wrong PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY by The Plymouth-Canton Community Crier, Inc. EDITOR: still within the prohibition of the sending out absentee ballots so seniors CARRIER DELIVERED I lent a critical eye to the Jan. 21 letter to constitution.” could vote; holding the election in March so $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly U.S. MAIL DELIVERED: the Editor by Michael Khoury titled In Kramer vs. Union Free School some seniors would be out of state and not $40 yearly in U.S.A. ‘Proposal Unconstitutional.’ District No.15, 395 U.S. 621, 89 S. CT. vote and held the election on Saturday to First, Mr. khoury should have informed 1886 (1969), which is actually a progeny of ‘throw off those who otherwise do not have Member: the readers that he is a licensed attorney. Reynolds vs. Sims (one man, one vote), the children in the public schools so we would Second, although, Khoury has stated a school district was attempting to pass a not vote. correct Constitutional Rule of law he has in bond election, and persuant to a New York So it is obvious that the reason Khoury fact improperly analyzed the facts of this State statute did not allow people to vote has improperly analyzed this case is because case and has misapplied the rule of law and who did not have children in the school he has mot read it! But, we want to thank is therefore wrong! district. him for at least strongly agreeing with us in In Yic Wo vs. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 The court held it unconstitutional to draw principle. (I wonder if his wife knows?) COMMITTEO 9 COMMUNITY 9 COMMUMKATIONS (1886) the city of San Francisco passed an these types of lines which, through Khoury has misapplied the Rule of Law 345 Fleet St. ordinance which prohibited operation of classification, deny a group the right to vote to this case Plym outh, M I 48170-1656 quoting Harper vs. Virginia Board of Under Khoury’s application: laundries in wooden buildings without (734) 453-6860 permission of the Board of Supervisors. The Electors: “Once the franchise is granted to • Plymouth, Plymouth Twp., Canton, Board then granted permits to all non- the electorate, lines may not be drawn Northville Twp. and thousands of other Chinese applicants, but to none of the 200 which are inconsistent with (equal municipalities are violating the PRESIDENT: Chinese applicants. Yic Wo sued. protection).” Constitution. By not automatically sending W. Edward Wendover Justice Matthews, in a well reasoned Khoury failed to properly analyze this out absentee ballots to seniors the GENERAL MANAGER: opinion, found discrimination in the case. Plymouth-Canton school district is violating Mike C am e administration of the law, saying “Though It is clear to me and to all who have read the Constitution in its purposeful attempt to MARKETING DIRECTOR: the law itself be fair on its face and our complaint that what Khoury has called manipulate elections. Gerry Vendittelli impartial in appearances, yet, if it is applied unconstitutional is exactly what we are Somehow, this defies not only the rule of ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: and administered by public authority with alleging in Count III of our complaint. law but common sense. Therefore Khoury is Rhonda Delonis an evil eye and an unequal hand, so as We are in fact alleging that the school wrong! INTERN: practically to make unjust and illegal board has “Yic Wo’d” us under the scheme JERRY VORVA Linda Kochanek discrimination between persons in similar attempted in Kramer. The school board EDITOR’S NOTE:Vorva holds a Juris circumstances, the denial of equal justice is intentionally crated classification by: not Doctorate degree Page 28 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: February 18,1998

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