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Vol. 25 No. 43 wwvv. crier, com December 2. 1998 ■'OFCCC In c. Avww.comnninitv-GUIDE.com The next logical step? Twp. City, Twp. woman may study killed by shared P.D. motorist BY BRYON MARTIN It’s a question that has bubbled up around the City and Township Halls for years and, Police testing according to some in both Plymouths, now is the time to ask it again — would a full driver’s and victim ’s merger of the City and Township police departments be worthwhile? blood for alcohol Most city commissioners and township trustees have only just begun to inch toward police merger on a smaller scale — a shared BY SCOTT SPIELMAN dispatch center. A 21-year old Plymouth woman was Monday night, discussion in the City struck by a truck and killed while walking camp took a turn toward the hardline. Most along Ford Road early Thursday morning. commissioners said they weren’t interested Police said alcohol may have been a factor in shared dispatch unless the center is built in in the accident. the City. Holiday buzz.. . Cross-eyed barber and Plymouth Whaler According to Canton Police reports, Nonetheless, other officials say that with center Harold Druken prepares to assist fellow Whaler Troy Smith in his Tiffany Morante was walking west on Ford management changeson the way at City emulation of a Christmas tree bulb Wednesday at Compuware Sports Road when a 27-year old Northville man Hall, the time is right to move ahead and Arena. Smith agreed to the holiday head shaving tradition for the second hit her with his Jeep Cherokee. reconsider the full-merger question. year in a row as a team-building exercise. See the story in Sports, pg. 22 Police are withholding the driver’s name City Commissioner Colleen Pobur wants pending charges. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) to pursue detailed answers to these questions. According to Ofc. Leonard Schemanske, Pobur said she wants the City and Township three other witnesses reported dodging to undertake a study into consolidating the Morante as she walked down the road. two departments. She said she plans to Morante was pronounced dead at the B o t s f o r d Inn bought propose such a study tonight during a joint scene, according to reports. Police are meeting with Township officials at the performing blood tests on the driver and Plymouth Dunning-Hough Library. BY W. EDWARD WENOVER Morante to determine if alcohol was a factor “The study should be a full report of the The historic Botsford Inn has a “new” owner. in the accident. Results from the tests could benefits and the drawbacks. It would have to Until last Wednesday, Creon Smith, of Mayflower Hotel fame, was listed as owner and take from one to three weeks. be a financial and practical move,” she said. proprietor of the inn that saw many Plymouth-Canton functions and ties. Schemanske said both Morante and the “Now is the time to evaluate the feasibility of Please see pg. 8 driver of the vehicle had recently left a merger.” Bailey’s Sports Bar and Grille on Canton Supporters say a merged police Center and Ford roads. Schemanske said it department could save tax money by sharing was just a coincidence that the two had left costs, staff and pooling resources. A bigger Busy start Coup 2 from the same location, and that they didn’t police department could qualify for grants know each other. each department is too small to get on its Holiday hoppers don’t SMAC lands Interlochen Reports said the driver, also headed west own. disappoint City retailers on Ford, struck Morante with the left side of Critics warn that the City and Township drama director his vehicle. have different policing needs, and that a See Business, pg. 10 See Sports, pg. 6 “She just walked in front of the car,” the Please see pg. 7 Please see pg. 2 Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 C anton police add car cam eras * BY SCOTT SPIELMAN Selective enforcement unit are those vehicles sent to stores the video in tapes locked in the vehicle’s trunk. The* Canton police have a new warning for speeders and areas that produce a large number of traffic complaints, camera also picks up sound from a microphone attached to , other traffic law violators: smile, you’re on camera. Nemecek said. Selective Enforcement officers generally the officer’s lapel, providing a record of the conversation , The Public Safety department has ordered four in-car write more tickets and have more contact with drivers than between officer and driver. :. : video cameras for their selective enforcement units. a typical patrol officer, he said. The cameras have been ordered and should be installed According to Special Services Lt. Pat Nemecek, the “They go into an area where there are a lot of problems and functional by the end of the year, according to department has tested a camera in its weighmaster and they just take care of business,” Nemecek said. “They Nemecek. * vehicle this year, and it has proven a valuable tool. have a lot more contact with other drivers. That’s why we The department will decide if the video cameras will be “It picks up the violations on tape,” he said. “We’re picked those units.” as helpful as they anticipate and consider installing the able to use it as evidence in court. When people find out The cameras are largely automatic, and begin taping $4,000 cameras in more cruisers next year, Nemecek said. we have a tape of the incident, they don’t usually pursue it when the cruiser’s overhead lights are activated, according “We’ll take a look at them at budget time to see if in court.” to Nemecek. They record the exact time and date and that’s something we want to do,” Nemecek said. Meijer’s thief threatens Canton officer
BY SCOTT SPIELMAN officer and nearly ran him down with his Meijers’ loss prevention officers running Instead, the suspect punched the Canton police suspect it was a 28-year- car. from teh store in pursuit. accelerator, driving directly at the police old Westland man who dodged arrest According to police reports, Ofc. . Torolowski advised the suspect to stop. officer. Torolowski dodged, and the car Saturday after he fled from a police Derek Torolowski was dispatched to the The man immediately fled to the north, sped through the parking lot at a high rate Meijers store at Canton Center and Ford reports said. Torolowski gave chase, but of speed before turning and driving east roads for a retail fraud in progress. the man made it to his small red Chevy on Ford Road, according to reports. En route, he learned the suspect had before Torolowski could close the gap. Torolowski ran back to his patrol car to allegedly stolen items from a Meijers Torolowski instead stood in front of give chase, but was unable to locate the store in Roseville, and pulled a knife on the car, raised his left hand and ordered suspect. Police searched for the suspect in JohnF. an employe there, according to reports. the man to leave the vehicle. Westland without success, reports said. When Torolowski arrived at the store, When the suspect started the car, Meijers’ loss prevention said the man he saw the suspect quickly walking reports said Torolowski drew his weapon stole a brown leather jacket worth about VOS toward the parking lot, with one of and ordered the man to shut off the car. $100. ATTORNEY (734) 4554250 Woman dives before train
PLYMOUTH BY SCOTT SPIELMAN Warren Road, between Lotz and Hix train. A 40-year old Canton woman threw roads. Canton Fire department pronounced her herself in front of a train Sunday According to reports crossing gates deceased at the scene. afternoon, according to Canton police were down, bells were clanging and a train The train stopped in Novi, near 12 Mile reports. was approaching. and Taft roads, according to reports. Witnesses reported seeing the woman, Chen apparently waited for the train to Railroad police officer Gerald Kolpacke First of M ichigan later identified as Suei Chen of Canton, get closer, then ran across the tracks and said the engineer didn’t know the train had park her car near the railroad tracks on threw her self in front of the oncoming is pleased to announce struck anyone.
RALPH SHUFELDT has joined us as an Investment Executive Victim, MSU senior, ‘touched people’ in our Dearborn office.
First of Michigan Corp. is a full-service Continued from pg. 1 determine if alcohol was a factor in the the family’s property in northern Michigan. investment banking firm with more than accident. Results from the test could take “She didn’t have any real hobbies, sixty years of experience helping driver said in the reports. from one to three weeks to receive. because she always thought a time would investors determine and achieve their “Witnesses gave four different reports of financial goals. We would like to put this “He has been released, but the come where she could relax and enjoy her experience to work for you. Please stop by what happened,” Schemanske said. “One of investigation continues,” Schemanske said. hobbies,” he said. or call us at your earliest convenience. them said she jumped toward the car as if Morante was a bright, energetic woman, Thursday’s tragedy was the sixth fatal asking for a ride.” according to her father, John Kenely. accident in Canton this year, and the second Ofc. Ken Winkler, a member of Canton’s “One of the wonderful things about her in 10 days involving a pedestrian, according accident investigation team, said Morante was that she was just a non-stop girl,” he to Schemanske. was wearing dark pants and a black jacket at said. “She just kept doing whatever she In January, 28-year-old Ronald Cowan of the time. The pavement was damp, and there wanted to do. Ypsilanti was killed while bicycling along was evidence that the driver tried to swerve “She touched a lot of people,” he added. Michigan Avenue in a hit-and-run that to avoid hitting Morante, he said. “She had a gift for putting people at ease and remains unsolved. He stopped immediately and ran to a we’ll miss that terribly.” Scarcely one month later 67-year old First ofMichiga n A nearby house to call for help, Winkler said. Morante was a senior at MSU, majoring Leona Ilardi was struck and killed while MICHIGAN'S LEADING BgOKEIlAGBPmj//frSkct 1933 “He did everything he was supposed to in marketing, Kenely said. She was also crossing Lilley Road with her grandson. VILLAGE PLAZA BLDG. do,” Winkler said. working 40 hours a week and was planning Earlier this month, 57-year old Diane 23500 Michigan Ave. Ste 103 * Dearborn, Ml 48124 Morante was pronounced dead at the a career in merchandise retailing, he said. Alff was struck and killed while walking her (313)277-0300 • (800)-662-8775 • FAX: (313)277-3359 Member, New York Stock Exchange, Inc. scene, according to reports. Police are In her free time, she enjoyed outdoor dog along Sheldon Road, north of Cranberry performing blood tests on the driver to sports like waterskiing,which she did near Street. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Page 3
Agenda
T h i s W e e k
• Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., Plymouth Twp. hall will host a nursing home group for a discussion on industry improvements with Jennifer Granholm, legislators and others. Call 248-988-7139. • Tomorrow, Plymouth’s Downtown Development Authority will meet for a marathon interview session with candidates in the DDA Director search. The meet ing will be held at the DDA offices, 831 Penniman Ave. beginning at 3 p.m. The Santa’s in the house.. • in the City of Homes. During th e weeks that lead up to Christmas, St. meeting is open to the pub Nick stays in the little house on Main Street that serves as his home away from home. Mobs of Santa fans, lic. For more information, including the little ones above, turned out at Kellogg Park Friday to welcome the jolly old elf, and to give him a call 734-453-1234 for few hints on what they hope to find beneath the tree this year. Santa’s house is open Fridays from 6 - 9 p.m., details. Saturdays and Sundays noon - 5 p.m. through Dec. 20. (Crier photo by R. Alwood, Jr.) T h i s W e e k e n d
• Friday and Saturday, the Plymouth Community C hains gang up in C i t y Chorus presents its Christmas concert, “Joy” at of the Plymouth landscape, but the corner 8 p.m. in the Salem High Do big stores come at expense of local biz, charm? of Ann Arbor Road and Main Street is a School Auditorium. gateway to the City. Now Rite Aid is one Sunday, the show begins BY SCOTT GOODWIN That’s one of the debates in Plymouth of the first things visitors will see as they at 4 p.m. The chorus will If part of Plymouth’s small-town charm as smaller, long-established businesses turn toward downtown. is its unique, locally-owned shops and move out while big names and big finan And it may only be the beginning. sing holiday favorites. Call restaurants, what would happen if big cial backing move in. Starbucks, Max and Erma’s and, yes, The 734-455-4080. chains like The Gap or Rite Aid drug Mnay residents took notice this year Gap have all been rumored as future stores, move in? when it was announced that Daly’s Downtown tenants. Many welcome the N e x t W e e k Some say shopping in Plymouth could Restaurant, long a staple at the corner of chains as lucrative additions for variety’s become more impersonal. Others believe Main Street and Ann Arbor Road, would sake; others question the need. • Monday, Plymouth’s City be replaced with a Rite Aid drug store. the larger chains could bring more money Fran Toney, Plymouth’s Chamber of Commission meets at 7 p.m. and notoriety. Not only was Daly’s an established part Commerce director, said chain stores gen in City Hall, 201 N. Main St. erally make little effort to become a part of the community. •' Thursday, Plymouth’s “Very often, they do not get involved,” Downtown Development Kiddie jackpot, $1 , 0 0 0 she said, noting K-Mart and McDonald Authority Board meets at 7 Ford as exceptions. p.m., in the DDA office, 831 This past weekend, a traffic jam of holi Penniman Ave. for charity in Beyer raffle day shoppers clogged City streets as many downtown merchants reported increased sales during this busy retail season. I n d e x B Y SCOTT GOODW IN Business is good for many City merchants. Hanging from the ceiling at Beyer Friendly Drug store on Ann Arbor Road in But could it be better with the pull of a Friends & Neighbors...... pg. 6 Plymouth is the World’s Largest Christmas Stocking, or so the sign says.. chain store name? Business...... pg. 10 Santa’s face looks down from the top of the sock, packed from top to toe with games, Big-budget chains could increase com Happs, Go P-C-N ...... pg. 9 stuffed animals, toys and goodies. It’s every child’s fantasy, an eight-year-old’s jackpot if petition in Plymouth, as smaller, service- D e a th s ...... pg. 21 there ever was one. orientated stores struggle to retain their S ports...... pg. 22 The stocking, about eight feet tall, is part of a give away through Beyer. They hope to business. Bob Mundt, who owns several Opinions ...... pg. 26 raise $1,000 for the Salvation Army of Plymouth just before Christmas. Tickets cost 50 Mail Boxes Ect. stores and sits on cents apiece. Plymouth’s Downtown Development Beyer owner Bill McMullen said the drug store has a long-standing relationship with Authority, says small businesses should be the Salavtion Army. able to hold ground against the larger “We fill precriptions for them at a discount,” he said. “We try to do something for chains. Crier plus sections deliver topi them every Christmas.” s “Independently-owned businesses In the past, Beyer has adopted a family and sent money to the Salvation Army. should not lose their focus,” he said. “As cal news and features to McMullen said he doesn’t know how this year’s collections will be spent, but he was long as they keep personal service a priori special audiences in leaning toward a massive toy purchase just before Christmas. ty, they should be all right.” The P-C-N Community. Call The Salvation Army of Plymouth is currently building a new facility near Beyer on Matt Cook, assistant manager at the your Crier ad representative Main Street. Beyer is the oldest continuous business in Plymouth, in operation the end of Trading Post on Ann Arbor Road said for rates: 734-453-6900 the Civil War. Please see pg. 4 Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 takes over books, food
BY SCOTT SPIELMAN according to Summit manager Debra Canton will hire two full time “We haven’t been able to fill it to If all goes according to plan, few, peo Bilbrey-Honsowetz. employes to oversee the center — a ban capacity during the week,” she said. ple will notice the change in banquet and When the Summit opened in 1995, quet and conference center coordinator “We’re not sitting right off 1-96 and we conference services at Canton’s Summit Canton contracted all banquet services and a banquet center specialist — accord have^to make some extra marketing on the Park. from Cregar Enterprises. That firm was ing to Bilbrey-Honsowetz. Those posi efforts.” After three years of operation, Canton responsible for preparing the food at ban tions were approved by the Board of Cregar will continue to provide food has decided to assume control of the quets and booking users for the facility, Trustees last week and haven’t been filled service until a new vendor is found, booking and marketing of the banquet Bilbrey-Honsowetz said. yet, she said. They will be responsible for Bilbrey-Honsowetz said. She has evaluat facility, tasks which had been contracted “This is an amicable situation between marketing the center and managing ed two potential vendors by attending out with the Summit’s food service, Cregar and Summit on the Park. They’ve events, as well as working with the new functions they have catered, she said. provided excellent service,” she said. food service vendor. Vendors are evaluated by the quality “We’ve just been in the business for a few Bilbrey-Honsowetz said she hopes to and presentation of the food they prepare, THIS PAPER IS years now, and we’re more comfortable get more use out of the banquet facility, quality of service and financial viability, PROUDLY with it. We want to drive the facility in which is rented by companies and individ she said. the direction we’re heading.” uals for baby showers, weddings, corpo Any approval of a contract will occur PRINTED ON Restructuring the service would allow rate luncheons and other events. at the board level, she said. 100% RECYCLED Canton to market the center more aggres She said she will open the facility up to “This won’t impact anyone’s event,” PAPER WITH sively, Bilbrey-Honsowetz said. Food ser more corporate users as well as communi she said. “They’ll continue to get the Please continue vices would still be contracted out. ty groups. same service as in the past.” the recycling loop SO Y IN K S Survival means service T h e Community Crier Continued from pg. 3 USPS-3 40- 1 5 0 Published weekly at “service” should be placed in big bold letters as a means of survival for small businesses. 821 Pennim an Ave., Girls Basketball “That’s the key,” he said. “We talk to our customers. We ask them how their kids are P ly m o u th , MI Dec. 8*7:30 pm doing in hockey because we’re into the same things.” 48170-1694. Carrier Canton vs Wayne Memorial delivered: $27 per But is service enough to save the small stores? The first test will come next year when year. Mail delivered: PLYMOUTH-CANTON’S RADIO STATION Rite Aid opens its doors. Only a few doors down on Ann Arbor Road, Beyer Friendly $40 per year. Drugs, the oldest continuous business in Plymouth, may feel the brunt most. Smaller and in Periodicals postage paid at Plymouth, MI 48170-1694. Call If You’ve Just Made a less visible spot, it faces the uphill challenge of attracting new customerS'Tn the shadow (734) 453-6900 for delivery. A Big Change, We’d Like To of its larger neighbor. The Crier’s advertisers strive to hon Give y o u A Great Start “With Rite Aid coming in, we’re becoming more conscious of our place in the commu estly present commercial messages to nity,” said Beyer Owner Bill McMullen. He said doesn’t object to Rite Aid building on the Over the years, the Welcome Wagon© basket has our readers. If, for any reason, you find corner — “this is still America,” he said — but he does question the need. problems with a Crier ad, please call become a.welcome sight to all kinds of people. New our office at (734) 453-6900. residents, new parents, newly-engaged couples and new “The whole thing surprises me,” he said. “It’s a shame because I think they are diluting citizens all enjoy the benefits of a free Welcome Wagon the market.” Crier advertising is published in basket which not only contains vaiu- But Plymouth officials admit even if they didn’t want Rite Aid replacing Daly’s, their accordance with those policies spelled ~ able gifts, but also information about isn’t much they can do. out on the current rate card, which is • ' community services and local available during business hours from businesses. For you, it's a new day. “If someone buys a site, they are free to put anything they want on it,” said David our office at 821 Penniman Ave., ' * W lJS Ip Why not start it by making a new Schaff, Plymouth planning commissioner. Plymouth. The publisher, solely, makes '***>m^ friend? We’d iove to hear from you. final acceptance of a specific advertise Plymouth Mayor Don Dismuke says the makeup of the downtown’s business scene will ment (not an advertising representative) be driven from the bottom line: consumers. and only publication of the ad signifies “I think that generally, residents want to keep the money at home,” he said. “They like such acceptance. to frequent established places.” Postmaster, send change of address notice to The Community Crier, 821 To find out how you can become a Welcome But he said he isn’t concerned about chains coming into Plymouth and ruining the Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170-1694, Wagon advertiser, learn about employment scene. opportunities, or to arrange a home visit, call “There is no question our character and charm is driven by our specialty shops,” he Mary'Moses at (734)459-5582 said. “But these are changing economic times. National chains may bring some credibility. “Look at Birmingham,” he said. “I don’t think the chains hurt them.”
PCN news online: Public notices ' www.Crier.com ^K a k a s k i NOTICE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN Japanese Q rocery S tore WINTER TAXES
Winter taxes are due December 1, 1998 and payable through March 1, 1999 without penalty. Additional Canton Landing Shopping information appears on the reverse side of your tax statement. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: • Japanese Food Center CITY OF PLYMOUTH. Payments can be made atCity Hall during regular working hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Treasurer’s office. After hours, payments can be placed in the DROP BOX • Fresh Raw FishTFhurs, Fri, Sat Only) located in the City Hall lobby next to the Treasurer’s office window. The DROP BOX outside the Library i building, located on the east side of the building, next to the book returns, is also available. National City • S a s h im i (Thurs, Fri, Sat Only) KOHL’S tzzz Bank (the former First of America Bank) Plymouth office will also accept tax payments for your conve nience through March 1, 1999. • S u sh i KROGER CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED during the Christmas holidays from Thursday, December 24th through Murray’s Ford Rd- 1-275 -► Friday, January 1st. The Treasurer’s office WILL BE OPEN TO ACCEPT TAX PAYMENTS and other She don payments on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29TH AND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH. (734) 453-8188 HOURS: Teresa Cischke, CMFA City Treasurer 44944 Ford Rd. Mon - Sat 10:00am - 8:00pm Publish:December2, 1998 Canton, Michigan 48187 Sun 11:00am to 4:00pm THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Page 5
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While one can be attributed to an acci Delta Phi Epsilon was founded in dent in shop class, the other isn’t as easily 1917 at New York University School identifiable, though Guyotte said students of Law. The university of Michigan, should be able to answer the question Dearborn chapter prides itself on its after their first lesson. commitment to serving the University The idea behind the exercise is to and surrounding communities, while strengthen students’ observation skills, striving to achieve excellence academ which Guyotte considers a necessity for ically, professionally and personally. actors. Guyotte will bring his own unique Navy Petty Ofc. 1st Class David drama teaching methods to the S.Hutchinson, son of Kenneth E. and Southeastern Michigan Conservatory of Geraldine K. Hutchinson of Arts, when he assumes the full-time posi Northville, is scheduled to spend the tion as director of drama studies in holidays forward deployed to Agana, January. Guam aboard the submarine tender Guyotte holds a Masters of fine arts USS Frank Cable. degree from Wayne State University, and He is a 1983 graduate of Northville has extensive experience with the High School who joined the Navy in Hilberry Repertory Company. He is cur Chris Guyotte collects props from all the productions that he has been a part of. He 1984. rently the administrative director of the will heqad the Drama department at the Southeastern Michigan Arts Conservatory • Millenium Center in Southfield and a in January. (Crier photo by Scott Spielman). Army Pfc. Michael D. Sawchuk, teacher at the Interlochen Center for son of Donald M. and Rose V. Performing Arts. plete production. able with their body. They’ve never had Sawchuk of Canton, has graduated “If it hadn’t been for the theater I The first production will be The to do it when they were little or it was from the 72-day Ranger training would’ve failed high school,” he said. “I Wizard of Oz, and auditions begin in such a horrible experience that they don’t course at the Infantry School at Fort just didn’t find anything that peaked my January, Guyotte said. want to repeat it.” Benning, Columbus, GA. interest. When I got involved in the the Beginning classes help students get Guyotte said he hopes to break down The training phases are conducted ater I found what I wanted to do and that more comfortable with their motor skills. those fears and allow the students to at Fort Benning, in the mountains of made me work harder in classes.” Other classes allow students to get more achieve a higher potential. By offering northern Georgia, in the desert at Fort Guyotte has developed a curriculum familiar with the stage and speaking in classes at the conservatory, Guyotte said Bliss, El Paso, TX, and in the Florida for students aged three years, all the way front of others, which helps develpp their he hopes to attract a greater number of swamps. up to those aged 18. With introductory self esteem and confidence, Guyotte said. students from the public schools. Sawchuk is a 1993 graduate of courses such as story time that teach self “You can always tell people who have “To see the fire light in their eyes Salem High School. He is a machine esteem and confidence, to advanced act never had to speak in public,” he said. when they’re receiving applause for them gunner at Fort Benning. ing which takes students through a com “They’re stiff as a board and uncomfort is amazing for me,” Guyotte said. • Navy Fireman John J. Paluchniak, a 1994 graduate of Canton High Award for a good School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training cause.... Comman, Great Lakes, IL. • Ann Musson of Plymouth, the Air Force Airman Willaim P. Interior Design Consultant for Kravez, son of William P. and Gabriala’s, was awarded the gold Christine E. Kravez of Canton, has honors for her handmade decora graduated from Basic military training tive wreath at the 1998 Festival of at Lackland Air Force Base, San Trees in Detroit. Antonio, TX. The wreath, which is called ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ includ Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan M . ed eight handmade velvet roses, Branim, son of Debra J. Lehner of grapes pine and ivy on a grapevine Canton, recently had the opportunity to wreath. participate in a beach clean-up project The Festival of Trees was a while stationed in Okinawa, Japan, with benefit for Children’s Hospital of 2nd Battalion 8th Marines as part of the Michigan. Unit Deployment Program (UDP). The wreath sold for $400. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Page 7 Commissioner Dave McDonald and City Township) if they can find a better way to ‘Politics will solve it’ Manager Steve Walters, but is less deliver their services.” enthusiastic than some about the prospect. Pobur thinks the fire department will Continued from pg. 1 should too,” Smith said, explaining that “I was pessimistic at first about the show officials the way. Township concerns often are City concerns. dispatch merger,” he said. “But I think many “With the fire department we have a single department would mean a loss of “It’ s absurd to think that a problem in my of us were surprised. The report on it from paradigm for success ” she said. “We know service in both. Cost savings wouldn’t community ends at a border.” committee seemed very favorable.” this can work.” outweigh a drop in policing, they say. Some say jurisdiction lines between the Total consolidation, though, would be “a Some thought sharing municipal services With City Manager Steve Walters and Plymouths are already blurred. City and hard sell,” Dismuke said. would work too. But earlier this year, the Police Chief Bob Scoggins set to leave City Township police cover for one another “It would be very difficult for me to be City and Township chose not to join DPWs. Hall in the next year, a decision on the during emergencies, and sometimes convinced of a full merger. We’re a separate Officials say the net financial gain wasn’t direction of merger talks could be important collaborate on investigations. Motorists entity. I find it absolutely crucial that we have enough to outweigh the hassle of to candidates interviewing for the positions. frequently walk into the Township our own police service. I think that’s one of reorganization. Reconciling the greater Township Trustee Ron Griffith said the department to pay tickets given to them by a the things people who live in small towns variety of services offered in the City with Township hasn’t voted on the issue yet, but City patrol officer. Simply put, many do not tout. the minimal level in the Township also “I know no one who’s opposed to it.” even realized there are two police “Dispatch is a different issue,” Dismuke proved daunting. Griffith said he not only supports a full departments in the Plymouth community. continued. “That’s a separate, operational But Lynn Harvey, a specialist in merger not only for the police department, “Get rid of the City and Township function. Fire was a different issue, too.” government consolidations, said a police but unifying the City and Township. patches,” said Carey, “and when you come to A paradigm for success merger would proceed more like the PCFD “I want to look at merging the whole the door, you’re a Plymouth police officer.” Police merger supporters cite the merger. thing and doing away with this Mickey That, he said, suggests a joint department Plymouth Community Fire Department as Harvey is an MSU professor who has Mouse stuff,” he said. “Informally, we’re would not come as a shock to most. the example to follow. Bom in 1994, PCFD spent 25 years advising state and local one community. W e’ve been merging piece And according to Smith, “It’s hard not to is a single unit melded from City and governments on consolidations. He said by piece. I think we ought to look at the think about merger because it’s been Township fire departments. Even those who “there’s not much different between fire and whole issue rather than whack away at it on discussed before.” oppose police merger consider the fire police department mergers. If they can do it piece at a time. Past proposals, current concerns merger a shining example of consolidation separately, they can do it together.” “We should put together a blue ribbon In 1993, an independent report detailed gone right. The only real difference, he said, is the panel and take the issue out of the hands of joint dispatch services for the three township But the merger is a rare one, according to emotional swaddling that residents and the politicians,” he said. and two city police departments in The Dan Gilmartin, a Michigan Municipal officials wrap around police issues. But most City and Township elected Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. League specialist in consolidation. He said “The police are highly politicized and officials have shown they won’t rush into the Neither that proposal nor the revision which there haven’t been many other full-scale visible,” Harvey said. “And if they’re already smaller dispatch merger. They are slowly followed were ever pursued, though combinations of services. Agreements for going to do dispatch and fire together, police considering the proposal that would shut scuttlebutt about a merger occasionally smaller-scale collaborations — like shared would be the next logical step. down the aging radio system at City Hall and returns. But there no serious talks about dispatch services — are much more common “Economics start the process, but politics move City officers into the Township for a police consolidation have taken place across the state. will solve it.” shared, centralized dispatch and record between the City and Township, at least not “It definitely fits the trend in mergers,” he keeping center. since 1991 when Scoggins became City said. “We would applaud (The City and See Community Opinions, pg. 26 That might mean eliminating the police chief. presence altogether from City Hall, a “There’s always been speculation, but prospect that has earned a chilly reception nothing like the chiefs sitting down and from City Commissioners from the talking,” he said. beginning. After they learned the And barring some unforeseen change, ATTENTION!! consolidation could save a total of some Scoggins said, he isn’t much interested in a $160,000, commissioners began to warm to shared police force of a even a report on it. the proposal. The reason for his reticence is the same today Defense Attorneys No decision has been made yet, but in the as it was in 1993, he said; The City demands meantime others like Griffith and Pobur have a much higher level of service than the begun to look toward “the next logical step,” Township does. A merger would mean of the — total merger. dropping that level. “I am absolutely advocating that we “That’s a big hurdle to overcome,” he investigate this,” Pobur said. “How could we said. “Until they can talk about maintaining 35th District Court not? We learned we could save $80,000 each the same service in the City, I can’t get 'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k just from merging dispatch. It just makes around it.” sense as the next logical step.” Scoggins also cited the Township’s lower I have evidence that can Those same words came from the top officers-to-residents ratio as a deterrent. brass at the Plymouth Township Police “The Township is understaffed. And if we Department. Chief Lawrence Carey and Lt. merge into a department that is understaffed, help against Bob Smith have spoken favorably of our service is going to be pulled out to cover investigating departmental unification. them,” he said, comparing the proposal to “Shared communications is more conditions in the early 80s. Sgt. James W. Jarvis important,” Carey said. “But if dispatch Then, he said, the Township had no police works, (a full merger) would be the next force, so the City provided service from 1980 of the logical step.” - 1985. The reduction service seen in the Smith, a Township officer since 1985, has City theawould return under a merged Plymouth Township Police Dept. studied police service mergers over the last department, he said. “A car patrolling our six years. He gets visibly excited while city will be sent to patrol the Township.” talking about total consolidation. The reams Plymouth Township Supervisor Kathleen If you have a case in 35th district, of reports, models and studies he has Keen McCarthy echoed Scoggins’ concerns. send requests to John J. Bradbury, collected lead him to evaluate the proposal “We’ve ifryou’ve got two understaffed with a simple test. departments and you put them together, you c/o 7444 Iron Gate, Canton MI 48187 “If a merger lets you provide the same don’t get a complete police force, you get one service at a.cost savings, or more service at big, understaffed department.” the same cost, then why not merge,” he said. Mayor Don Dismuke sits on the joint —John J. Bradbury Blurring the lines services committee with Keen McCarthy, “Crime crosses boundaries. Investigations Griffith, Trustee Chuck Kurmi, Pobur, City Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN Y o u r CHURCH 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth at Gotfredson & Ann Arbor Rd. G u i d e (From M-14 take Gotfredson Rd South) 8:00am Praise & Worship S ervice 9:30am Lifeline-Cdntemporary S e rv ic e 11:00 am Traditional Service 'Continental Breakfast served 8-9:30am Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Rev. Wm. Branham - Assoc. Pastor Nursery Provided (734)459-9550 b . €&£t4- £&£& e v e e & ! Goodfellows gear up.. .Gary Opoka and Richard Nadolski, members of the A F S M E Local 3860, givfe Canton Goodfellows president Nancy Spencer a check for $200. The Goodfellows are in full swing of their yearly fundraiser, ensuring there will be “NoKiddie without a Now It’s Even Easier to Christmas.” Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday morning to sell copies of their Christmas paper, and raise funds to buy presents for needy Place a Classified or children. (Crier photo by R. A lw ood, Jr.) Display Ad in Canton forms new The Crier preservation committee BY SCOTT SPIELMAN formed, Yack said. The committee will VISA Canton’s newest committee has roots that probably meet once or twice a month for (734)453-6900 reach back at least three years, according to about two years, according to Yack. Canton Supervisor Tom Yack. Yack said he envisions the committee Consisting of nine Canton residents and working with Canton’s Planning staff to headed by geologist Dave Thomas, the identify areas of wetlands interest, plotting ☆ ★ environmental committee was formed last them out and prioritizing which would be week and will hold its first meeting Dec. 2, best to preserve, he said. ★ ☆ Yack said. They will also be charged with oes your Crier Carrier ★ ☆ “It grew out of reaction to the industrial developing and proposing a tree planting ★ go beyond ☆ development along Koppemick Road,” Yack program in 1999, Yack said, which is ☆ ★ said. “Mr. Thomas was part of a group that something that grew out of the Canton ☆ thought the whole area should be saved.” neighborhood improvement study, ★ the "call of duty" ?? ★ That area adjoins the William P. Holliday completed earlier this year. ☆ Nature Preserve, and was the subject of Yack said the committee will help ☆ ★ controversy in March. A group of Canton identify the areas in neighborhoods that ★ ☆ residents, along with Livonia resident Bill would best be served by planting trees, and ☆ ★ Craig, president of the Holliday Nature identifying public right of ways where trees ★ Preserve, tried to halt development of the are needed. Working with staff, they will ☆ ☆ Koppemick Corporate Park. then come up with a plan to plant the trees * ★ It was too close to the preserve, and and determine where the funds will come ☆ would exacerbate the impact of development from. ☆ ★ on an already fragile area, Craig said. The first meeting will be held in the ★ “I told them it wasn’t likely that they Canton Administration Building at 7 p.m. ☆ ☆ could stop it. It’s expensive property. It’s Dec. 2 in Yack’s upstairs meeting room. ★ ★ split by the railroad tracks and they were Although the committee consists of nine ☆ ☆ dealing with a difficult property owner,” residents already, Yack said there is room for ★ Yack said. “I told them it made more sense to more. ★ go out and find parcels we could save.” “If more people show an interest, I’m ☆ What makes your Crier carrier so special?? ☆ Thomas agreed, and the committee was willing to consider them,” he said. ★ Nom inate your Crier Carrier as ★ ☆ "Crier Carrier of the M onth" ☆ ★ • In 25 words or less, explain what makes your Crier carrier ★ A simple announcement ☆ so exceptional. ☆ ★ • Send or drop off your entry with your name, address, and ★ Continued from pg. 1 ☆ daytime phone number to: ☆ Last Wednesday afternoon — in a complete surprise to the Botsford staff preparing for ★ ★ 720 Thanksgiving reservations for the next day — a simple announcement appeared. ☆ The Community Crier Carrier Contest ☆ “As of today (Weds., 11/25) Anhut Hotels Co. is assuming the management of the Botsford Inn with Creon Smith as consultant. Business will continue as usual,” said the note. ★ 821 Penniman Avenue • Plymouth, MI 48170-1694 ★ John Anhut, former owner of the Botsford before Smith, was unavailable for comment before presstime. Smith could not be reached. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Page 9 LOWERTOWN 6RIU What’s Happening # GUIDE to 195 W. Liberty Street f~j To list your group’s event in this calendar, sqnd or deliver the notice (734)451-1213 \ . f IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave„ Plymouth, MI 48170. Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's Entertainment calendar (space permitting). Visit Us O E M at www.community- GUIDE.com/adYertising Heide's 995 W. Ann Arbor Tr. Events (734)45375140 Tbwers& gifts Your GUIDE to commercial entertainment in the Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. Visit Us O E M at Also note community and non-profit groups’ events, listed in this Crier under W h a t’s www.commimity- H a p p e n in g . GUIDE.com/adyertising BOULDERS 734-459-4190; Fri.: Shirley M e n a r d B u i l d e r s , I n c . Dalton and the Delta Drive P.O. Box 700232-Plymouth CANTON CINEMA 6 (734)451-7400 734-981-1900, “Ru g ra ts” “Antz” “M e e t Joe Black” “I’ll be Visit Us O E M at home for Christmas” “A Bug’s www.community- Life” “Very Bad Things” GUIDE.com/adyertising CLUB CANTON 734-722-0722; Wed. - Sat.: “Blue Sahara” ■The.....*..... Community Crier ERNESTO’S 734-453-2002; M on.-Thurs.: 821 Penniman • (734)453-6900 Strolling Musicians', Tues.-Sat.: Live Music in Piano Bar. Visit Us O E M at GENITTTS HOLE IN THE WALL www.commnnity- 248-349-0522; Live Interactive GUIDE.com/advertising Dinner Theater: ’’Clueless at Christmas. ” Taggin’ Greens.. . (From left) Karen Horton, Dorothy Sincock and Maureen Armstrong tag greens for the Plymouth Branch KARL’S COUNTRY CABIN 734-455-8450; Wed.: “Shakin’ lUfllillilC lIORDffi Women’s National Farm & Garden Club annual holiday green sale. The Not Stirred” 1205 Ann Arbor Rd. club will sell wreaths, bows, arrangements and baked goods at the (734)453-3600 Plymouth Historical Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. For LUCILLE’S TAVERN more information call Karen (734) 207-0563 or Pat (734) 453-1187. 734-397-1988; Wed. - Sat.: Visit Us O E M at Walley Jackson www.community- POTTERS GUILD ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE MARQUIS THEATRE GUIDE.com/advertising The Village Potters Guild will host their annual holiday sale Dec. 3-5. Ceramic artist 248-349-8110; Live M usical T h e a tr e “Cinderella” exhibiting both functional and decorative work in porcelain, stoneware, raku and pit fire at 340 N. Main. For more information call (734) 207-8807. PENN THEATRE Now It’s Even Easier to The Guild will also be exhibiting their work this weekend in the first floor conference 734-453-0870; Now playing: room in the Dunning Hough Library. The exhibit will be open to patrons Saturday “There’s Something About Mary” Place a Classified or and Sunday throughout the library’s hours. PLYMOUTH COFFEE BEAN Display Ad in The Crier 734-454-0178; Fri.: Lou Rye BPW 70TH ANNIVERSARY Sat.: Jim Prisaly in his first VISA The Plymouth Business and Professional Women’s Club will celebrate its 70th time performing. “ (734)453-6900 anniversary this year with a luncheon Saturday, Dec. 5,1998 at noon at the Fox Hills PLYMOUTH WHALERS Country Club in Plymouth. For Further information or to make reservations please 734-453-8400; The W halers call (734) 455-9002 or (734) 453-8578. host W indsor at 7:30 Fri. and WHAT IS VOLUNTARY PAY? London at 7:30 Sat. Like many community newspapers, The Community Crier is a “voluntary pay” newspaper. Your carrier is paid to deliver SUGAR PLUM TEA your paper even if you choose not to pay for it. The Plymouth Symphony League will be hosting a Sugar Plum Fairy Tea following STATION 885 RESTAURANT But let’s consider for a moment what happens when you 734-459-0885; Wed. - Sat.: Live DO pay. In addition to being paid for each paper delivered, the 3 p.m. performances of the Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 12 and 13; At the tea children your carrier keeps 25 percent of his or her collections, and music with Wally Gibson: 100 percent of all tips. This first job experience teaches these have the opportunity to meet members of the ballet cast and enjoy refreshments. youngsters valuable lessons in money management and bud geting and provides them with an opportunity to develop per Tickets are $5. For more information or tickets, call 451-2112. During intermissions WAGON WHEEL LOUNGE sonal motivation. 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' . or to update information should call The (734)453-6900 Crier at (734) 453-6900 by noon Friday. 821 Penniman Ave„ Plymouth Ml 48170-1694 Page 10 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Getting down to business N eighbors in business Holiday off to a good start 1 Shoppers don’t disappoint downtown retailers during busy w eekend BY SCOTT SPIELMAN never had a bad Christmas,” Smith said. “I The City did its part too, providing free With a little help from the elements, felt a lot of optimism.” parking in the Central Parking Deck and downtown businesses had a brisk business Smith said he thought the weather covering several downtown meters with during the first big holiday shopping contributed to the busy weekend. festive-looking red hoods. weekend, according to several local Saturday’s temperatures topped 60 degrees The influx of shoppers downtown meant retailers. and the sunshine and unseasonably warm good things for restaurants as well, While malls and regional stores opened weatfier could have brought more shoppers according to Susan Larkins, manager of their doors before the first light of dawn from the malls. The Cozy Cafe. She said the restaurant and attracted shoppers with early bird Retailers reported a slower day on Friday, maintained a steady crowd throughout the specials, Plymouth retailers went about the day after Thanksgiving, with an increase busy weekend. business as usual, knowing good things on Saturday and Sunday. That trend also “Most of the people we spoke to said come to those who wait. was expected, according to Mack Cook, that they had traveled from all over,” she And come they did, according to Larry assistant manager of the Trading Post. said. “They said they were enjoying the Bird, owner of Gabriala’s. “The day after Thanksgiving crowds changes downtown and with all the “It was rocking,” Bird said. “We had a don’t necessarily apply to us,” he said. “It’s decorations, it really felt like the Christmas small traffic jam downtown Saturday.” just a normal day. Early December is when season.” Bird said that traffic in his store was up we start really ^getting hit.” John Kwiecien, owner of Trader Jacks, Brian Koop has been named vice about 25 per cent over last year, and sales Cook said that business had already said the out of town crowds were bolstered president and senior executive in increased about 15 per cent. picked up for the season. The Trading Posts by people visiting relatives. The weather charge of the Johnson Controls The store was so crowded that Bird had back stock room is already filling up with and overall good spirits of the customers Institute — a new worldwide employe to make provisions to handle the flow of bikes and sporting equipment — always contributed to make his first Christmas training and leadership development customers, he said. He had to purchase popular gifts that customers purchase and season at Trader Jack’s new location busier organization for the company’s bank-style partitions to control the lines of pick up just before Christmas. than expected, he said. Automotive Systems Group. customers, fie said. “We can already tell that are sales are Larkins said that the crowds coming to a Likewise, Scott Smith, owner of the going up,” he said. town were good for the entire community, Barbara Wild has joined Penniman Gallery said he experienced an Smith said that Plymouth remains strong not just the retailers. McNabnay Property Management increase in sales. The holiday push did not because the people who shop downtown “They’re definitely lingering and Company, located in Bloomfield Hills, surprise him, however. don’t usually shop in malls, preferring the visiting in our community, which is a good as a Condomimuim/Residential “I’ve been in town for 16 years and I’ve ambience of a small-town atmosphere. thing,” she said. Property Manager. She will be overseeing 10 major condomimium complexes in lcations including Dolinski earns Master Technician award Canton. • Native W est will celebrate its ninth Bill Dolinski, a annual Holiday Art & Jewelry Festival service technician at with the art of Michael Atkinson and Blackwell Ford for jewelry of Jerry Nelson. more than 15 years, An opening premiere will be hied recently received the Thrusday, Dec. 3 from 3-9p.m. The Ford Motor Company show will continue through business Master Technician hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Award. Dolinski is one of Dr. Ouida Cash, of Northville, only 2807 mechanics cheif executive officer of Starfish nationwide to Family Services, was awarded the 1998 received the award, Women of Achievement Award in the which requires a professional category from the YMCA staggering 424 hours of Western Wayne County. of classroom study Under her leadership, the center was and 65 hours of self named Best Managed Nonprofit by study courses. Crain’s Detroit Business in 1996. “I owe it all to my Cash is the past president of Child wife, Linda, who can and Youth Initiative of Detroit-Wayne probably fix cars as I County and of the Michigan Network well as I can,” he of Runaway and Youth Services. She is said. “She’s really also a member of Leadership Detroit helped me over the and wasthe recipient of a Spirit of years.” Detroit Award; ...... * (Crier photo by Scott Spielman.) Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Santa’s Sorting The M ail i Join Us! Then C hecking It Tw ice M ail Late - Y ou’re N a u g h t y ! ~ jJlr - 3 Sunday Evening M ail Early - Y ou’re N t c h ! < December 6th 6 : 0 0 p . m . f o r . . . Plymouth’s Candlelight Family Sing-Along ~ and ~ ■ Dedication of our Great Christmas Gifts & Stocking Stuffers Christmas Trees 25% off Looney Tunes, Movie Monsters, Dinosaurs, Crayola, Teddy Bear Hot chocolate will be served while we sing carols. Share this event with your and Uncle Sam items. Characters available on Baseball Caps, T-Shirts, Key Plymouth neighbors...and sign Santa’s Giant Christmas Card! Chains and many other items....Prices from 95$ to $14.99. IT ’S A LL FREE! B k U i v n 47526 Clipper -: Don’t forget Plymouth’s Extended Shopping Hours M a il at Beck Rd. Bring a canned good for donation to Salvation Army M-F 8:30-5 Sat 9am-2pm Brought to you by Gabriala’s • 322 S. 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What a nice thing to do and I 40671 Joy Rd., Canton, Ml Seamless Gutters installed. Power St. Peter’s Lutheran Church appreciated their coming so much. will sell the following units for unpaid rent Washing available. 15 years experience. Own a piece of Plymouth History. 15 to the highest bid on Thank you, Geneva Free estimates. Call John at buildings to choose from including the Penn Patrick Gallagher has a new table saw. Dec. 3, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. (734)699-7924, pager 1-810-912-3526 Theatre, Mayflower Hotel, Wilcox House, & ______(How is your mother?)______J-30 Lewis: Furniture, boxes, tools. Brian’s Painting, interior & exterior, Post Office. Stop in today or call for a E32 Taylor: Desk, chairs, boxes, Wendover and Skene. Thank you for being 15 years experience, 248/349-1558. complete list. such “take-action” guys. Nice muscles! electronic parts. SCOTT ADAMS fiAhriaiac G29 Hissong: Furniture, boxes, bike. ■______— Fran & Sharon.______RESIDENTIAL ROOFING 322 S. 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Licensed and insured, $150 or best. Also full size futon frame with Do you remember Hanna Strassen? If you supportive landscape — James Fisher, licensed builder, mattress for $175 or best. Contact Pete at do and would like to hear about her and A face that made the place. ______(734)455-1108.______(734)459-5270______give aid and comfort to her golden years, Walter Menard Doll house and collectors furniture, call after JERRY’S PAINTING call Joanne Osmer at 248-586-1233. celebrates his double-nickel by attending 1983 Salem Graduate 12 years ______5 p.m. (734),459-9412 SENIOR ACTIVITY PROGRAM, the Canton Board meeting.______experience in this area. Quality Work! 5710 McClellan, Detroit. 313-372-1653, Dear Santa, Osburn woodstove insert. Works great, All interior and exterior- painting. offers meals & activities. Fee $25.00. ; ■ " : All 1 want for Christmas is $200. (734) 455-4193. Call to see. (734)482-5408 Dear Ed, Sally, Jess, Mike and all the Crier LEADERSHIP IN THE PLYMOUTHS1 King waterbed, reading lights, mirrored RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL headboard, 12 drawers. $300 or best offer. staff, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss - ______Only 23 shopping days left.______Additions and new construction kitchens, Beauregard was one of a kind. ______(734) 453-2825.______baths, trimwork, basements,and decks. — The City of Plymouth ~ Antique Eastlake walnut 3 piece bedroom . - Wendy & the Journal staff (Who are going Just isn’t the same FLORKEN CONSTRUCTION CO. to miss all the mischief he used to get into.) set, $1,800. Also old quilts, and bedspreads.' George Florken, lie. & insured builder. since the F.O.M.P. has left us “The first man gets the oyster, the second (734) 455-5346. ______(734)455-0730______to go throw her game ENTERTAINMENT CENTER man gets the shell.” in the Halls of D.C. WALLPAPERING ______— Andrew Carnegie______$100.00 or best offer Quality work. Prompt Installation. where she learned folk walk. “Most of us never recognize But they’ll stop, look and listen AE1 Camera, 70-200 lens, 50 lens Nancy (810) 229-4907 opportunity until it goes to work to hear T-Bone talk. ______or Barb (734) 455-1348. in our competitor’s business.” Computer - monitor - keyboard, Pentium ______— P.L. Andarr ______KARL MAAS'S 166MMX, 1.7 GB hard drive, 16 megabyte Housecleaning Not “Waiting for Godot,” but waiting for Allen got older RAM, 4 MB, 30, 53, video. 33.4 fax modem, YOU’VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST. to come home and give a special dimension DIANE GIERA sound card, IBM. Windows 98, Offic e97. Call MRS. MOP (734) 397-4980. to many of his friends. needs more grandkid photos. Call 734-354-6017 after 5 pm. Page 20 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! ^ WE ACCEPT VISA & MASTERCARD Crier Classifieds MasterCard $7.50 for the first lO words, 200 each additional word. Deadline: Monday, 4 p.m. Call (734) 453-6900 Also-see Crier Classifieds on the internet at www.crier.com Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Tim & Allison at the Box Bar ATTENTION CRIER READERS CONGRATS COLUMBIA DEBATE! No. 3 in Check out are the Musical Entertainment. Are you without a carrier in your ______the country. — Go Jess.______the Aluminum Christmas tree Dave & Lee are my favorite “friends”. neighborhood? _____ LISA FILAR will be older again._____ at Jill Andra Young Photography. Ski It is now possible to receive THE CRIER CARRIER who does the grea- (It’s complete with the color wheel, _____ don’t you miss the ’60’s?)______is older The Paper With Its Heart est job, with the greatest amount of Liam and Zak saw Santa at The Crier! Thanks for all your many kind thoughts. In The Plymouth-Canton Community, December collections will win Whalers tix! Hey Jill...will those portraits be ready soon? ______—Jess, Sally, Ed by mail, at a SAVINGS. Call now! 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ViSA H elp W anted The Crier is Now Accepting HBHMH Santa Says, “reward yourself for Community Support Staff — Want to make a Small; friendly company seeks person for deliv The City of Plymouth is seeking minority and being good in 1998!” difference in someone’s life? TTI is looking for ery of light packages, plus light assembly. other qualified applicants for sports Make 1999 the best year ever and join an orga motivated individuals to work one-on-one with M-F, approx. 9:30-2:30. Scorekeepers/Gym Supervisors. nization that recognizes its employees as being children or adults with developmental disabili (734) 451-7300 or (248) 420-3331. Apply in person at Plymouth Cultural Center, the secret to success! If you deserve a work ties. Warm working environment; flexible day, HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED 525 Farmer Street, environment that is professional; yet friendly, evening, after school and weekend hours. 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PC required, no experience nec details. w TeS TER TO) J 'e=rmam m SSm 0^^ IL, 3F> T FIN D IT FAST W ITH A CRIER CLASSIFIED MasterCard ( 7 S 4 ) 4® © ■_<©©©© VISA THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Page 21 Services for Anthony Leopardi, 36, tomorrow Funeral mass for Anthony Leopardi, 36, of Livonia, will Visitations will be held today from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Manor’s and restaurant’s owner. be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Aidians on Farmington Fred Wood Funeral Home on Five Mile Road in Livonia. “The doctors gave him weeks to live many years ago, he Road in Livonia. Donations may be made to Angela Hospice. said he was going to beat this one too... we all believed Mr. Leopardi died Monday after years of valiant struggle Mr. Leopardi worked for Laurel Manor and Fonte D that. The staff loved him,” said Del Signore. against cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patti, and young Amore restaurant for almost 20 years — rising to general Mr. Leopardi worked with a number of businesses in daughter, Maria. He is also survived by his brother, Erimino manager at the Manor. “He never complained; you knew he The Plymouth-Canton Community while booking events at (Earl); and his parents, Mario and Lisolina. was going through pain,” said Tino Del Signore, the the Manor. C om m unity d eath s TIFFANY LYNN MORANTE Tiffany Lynn Morante, a Plymouth resident, died Nov. 26, 1998 at the age of 21. ' For more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier, Mrs. Morante was bom May 26, 1977 in Richmond, VA. She was a student at contact your funeral director, or call (734) 453-6900. Michigan State University, studying marketing. She was a 1995 graduate of Salem High School. WALTER J. KRAJEWSKI She is survived by her parents, John and Marcia Kenely of Plymouth; Walter J. Krajewski, a South Lyon resident, died Nov. 20, 1998 at the age of brothers, John C. Kenely of Roseville, Donald O. (Kristen) Kenely of 78. Farmington, Kitt M.Kenely of Pleasant Ridge, MI; sisters, Kelly and Keri Mr. Krajewski was born June 19, 1920 in Detroit. He was a sales Morante of Plymouth; and nieces, Jessica and Molly Kenely. She is preceded in representative for Gulf Oil Company. death by her father, Vincent A. Morante. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth J. Krajewski of South Lyon; son, Ken Services were held at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Canton. Arrangements (Barbara) Krajewski of Canton; daughter, Marcia (James) Knott of South Lyon; were made by the Vermeulen Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial sister, Julia Machowicz of Detroit; grandchildren, Tracy, Amy, Katie, Meliss and contributions can be given to MADD. Kimberly; and great-grand children, Ja-Vaughn and Kayla. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Vermeulen Funeral RUTH EMMA CAMERON Home in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be given to the charity of choice. Ruth Emma Cameron, a Plymouth resident, died Nov. 26, 1998 at the age of 86. FLORENCE G. McCOMBS Mrs. Cameron was bom March 6, 1912 in Detroit. She was a homemaker. Florence G. McCombs, a Plymouth resident, died Sunday, Nov. 22 at the age She is survived by two sons, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. o f 89. She is preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm R. Cameron. Mrs. McCombs was born July 19, 1909 in Painesville, OH. She was a Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral homemaker. She was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. She formerly lived in the Home in Plymouth. Burial was at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Memorial Lyndhurst and Chagrin Falls in the Ohio area. contributions can be given to the charity of choice. She is survived by her son, John (Pat) McCombs of Plymouth; sisters, Dorothy Johnson of Burton, OH, Jane Bandelow of Lyndhurst, Marjorie Cjeka of PHILIP PENGLASE JAMES Coral Gables, FL; grandsons, Edward McCombs of Farmington Hills, Tony Philip Penglase James, a Canton resident, died Nov. 25, 1998 at the age of 90. Annas of California; and granddaughter, Betsy Freedman of California. Mr. James was born Dec. 10, 190 in Detroit. He vvas a supervisor. Arrangements were made by the Vermeulen Funeral Home in Plymouth. He is survived by his daughter, Marilyn (Robert) A. Barrick of Canton; son, Richard (Anita) D. James of Tulsa, OK; sistet, Mary Grace Adams of Grosse SHIRLEY FAY WOOD Pointe, MI; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Shirley Fay Wood, a Canton resident, died Nov. 20, 1998 at the age of 79. Services were held at St. Michael Lutheran Church with the Rev. Drex Morton Mrs. Wood was born Dec. 21, 1918 in South Lyon. She was a homemaker. officiating. Burial was at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. Arrangements She is survived by her daughters, Lois (Chalres) M. Long of Foxport, KY, Joy were made by the Vermeulen Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial (Leroy) S. Simchak of Canton, Hope (James) E. Shuler of Gastonia, NC, Paula contributions can be given to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 S. Sheldon (Dannie) J. Mullins of Carleton, MI; sons, David (Vickie) E. Wood of Westland, Road, Canton 48187; or Karmanos Cancer Institute, Plymouth Region, 744 Wing Mark (Dorothy) W. Wood of Jackson, TN, Philip (Diana) E. Wood of Chelsea, Street, Plymouth, MI 48170. MI; sisters, Lillian Ellenwood, Lorraine Fadiga, Beverly Valentine; and brothers, David Tapp, Keith Tapp and Jean Miller. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Vermeulen Funeral David J. Bowman, 68, Ford Motor retiree Home with the Rev. James F. Andrews officiating. Burial was at United David J. Bowman, a former Plymouth resident, died Nov. 30, 1998. Memorial Gardens in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be given to the He is survied by his wife, Noreen; sons, John and Bill; daughters, Sue and Mary Ann; Alzheimer’s Association, 17220 W. Twelve Mile Road, Suite 100 Southfield, MI grandchildren, Tami, David, Sean and Kyle. 48076; ot Mott’s Children Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Oakland Hills Cemetery Chapel at 12 Mile and Novi roads. Services will follow. Arrangements were made by the Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Page 22 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 S p o r t s Sports sh o rts Whaler holiday traditions *** WHALER CONTEST *** Shaven heads Hey kids. How would you like to have lunch with a Plymouth and Winnipeg Whaler? Better yet, how would you like to have a Whaler bring you BY SCOTT GOODWIN lunch at your school? Last year they didn’t do a very good Well, you might have your job, Troy Smith said. It got kind of messy. chance, if you can get those cre When you’re dealing with razors', ative juices flowing and produce a messy isn’t a good word. poster that shows your Whaler spir In an effort to bring his team closer, it. Troy Smith volunteered to continue his The contest is open to all boys holiday tradition this year of allowing his and girls in kindergarten through teammates to shave his head. sixth grade. After a weekend of two losses, Smith There are three age groups and a was ready to donate his noggin in the winner will be chosen from each. name of team spirit. The winners will receive a pair of Last Wednesday, the deed was done. tickets to a Whaler game and T -. Before practice defenseman Paul Mara shirt. They will also be introduced used the clippers to get it short. After prac to the crowd on the Dec. 29 game. tice, Harold Druken did the honors with Plus, a Whaler will bring them the razor. lunch at their school. Why those two guys? So get those pens and pencils “Because I trust them,” Smith said. rolling. The Whalers need your W haler Assistant Coach Steve Spott points to a missed spot on the newly shaven Unconfirmed reports say some players help. head of Troy Smith as Harold Druken and Adam Colagiacomo look on after last didn’t believe Smith would go through Entries can be dropped off either W ednesday’s practice; (Crier photo by R» Alwood. Jr.) with the shaving and made bets against at Compuware Sports Arena on him. Championships starting next week The sweater, everything .else takes a backseat,” Beck Road or at The Community The added comradarie may help as the Championships, held in Winnipeg through said Coach Pete DeBoer. Crier offices in Downtown Whalers face a tough streak of games that the New Year, pit country against country DeBoer, who coached the junior Plymouth, 821 Penniman Avenue. will include the loss of several of their top in battles that attrack many NHL scouts. Canadian team in Finland last year, said Every entry should include the players. - With some heading to Canada and oth he’ll be happy to be home for Christmas artist’s name, school, grade and Mara, Druken, Nik Tselios, Dave ers to the US team, some Whalers may this year. favorite Whaler. Leg wand and Tommy Valtonen all could face each other in competition. “It will be refreshing to spend the holi The deadline for the poster con be headed to the World Junior “When you throw on your country’s days with my wife,” he said. test is Dec. 23. • PCJBA BASKETBALL REGISTRATION The Plymouth Canton Junior ’Tis the season to be active Basketball Association will hold its high school registration, Saturday - In-line skates and skiboards among this season’s snow-melting items Dec. 5 at East Middle School in Plym outh. Registration will be held from 9 BY SCOTT GOODWIN Prices range between about $259-$350 under the Christmas tree this season. The a.m. to noon. All girls and boys in Venture Outdoors in Plymouth for a pair of skiboards. But if you’re afraid Trading Post in Plymouth Township is grades 9-12 are eligible. The cost is Township is trying something different they may be the second coming of the reporting increased sales in their big ticket $100. this year. It’s new for them, for their cus Vegamatic, Venture rents skiboards for items: bikes, in-line skates and special tomers and for most of the country. $15 a day. orders. ALL-CONFERENCE — It’s called skiboarding, and it may be “Sales havesbeen slow so far,” Spiller “They use Christmas as an excuse,” BASKETBALL the latest craze in downhill winter sports. admits. “But we’re waiting for the snow. said Matt.Cook, assistant manager at the It’s sort of a snowboard-skiing.combi Sales'should pick up them .” ; : .. ; ; Trading Post. Three area girls basketball* play-, nation. The boards are short and wide, but Snowboard sales continue to rise, He said this year’s increase for in-line ers have been named to the there are two of them, one for each foot. Spiller said. “Pretty soon skis will be skate sales is a bit of a surprise. Western Lakes'Athletic " According to Eric Spiller, manager at obsolete,’T he said. “Everybody will be rid “Sales had dropped off a couple of Association All-Conference team. Venture Outdoors, skiboards first' caught ing snowboards.”^ years ago and we sold mostly acces They are Canton senior Janell the public eye last year* at the Winter X Unlike most phenomenons, snowboards sories,” he said. “This year people are Twietmeyer, Salem senior Andrea games, an extreme sport olympic-like show no signs of slowing down. coming back for new skates.” Pruett and Salem junior Tiffany competition. According to Spiller, snowboards are easi Cook would not confirm reports that Gruebaugh. Both teams finished “Skiboards may work for people who er to learn, which is why everybody will Santa was seen .buying a new pair as a the season as division champions. don’t want to invest into an entire snow convert. replacement to his sleigh. board package,” Spiller said. But winter sports aren’t the only items THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Page 23 Attention Business Folks Ply mouth-Can ton-N orthville There are many im portant things to consider by the end of the 1998 tax year. And there are many tax code changes which may affect you. Here are a few of the 32-point check-up we recommend: • Effective for paym ents made after to attorneys made by a trade or business in could be affected within the next several December 31, 1997, information the course of that trade or business. The m o n th s . reporting is required on all paym ents gross proceeds reporting should be made on • For married taxpayers filing a joint return, Form 1099-B. This applies to all payments where one spouse participates in a company made to attorneys even if the legal practice is sponsored retirem ent plan, the non-partici incorporated. Payments to law firms are pay pating spouse is now eligible to contribute to Boloven, Moon & m ents to attorneys. a deductible IRA, subject to AGI limitations. Company, P .C . S ta ff • Is your com puter ready to go forth into the • A last m inute change to the IRS year 2000? Computers and software need to Restructuring and Reform Act eliminated the S. Ted Boloven, CPA, MST be “Y2K com pliant”. This may mean you need 18 m onth holding period for capital gains. to upgrade or replace. Your computer spe The change is retroactive to the start of 1998. David M. Swaine, CPA cialist can assist you in making determ ina Most property held more than twelve m onths Susan R. Gardynik, CPA tions. A call to your software companies can will qualify for capital gain rates. also be helpful. Be careful! Some major soft • The 1999 earnings ceiling for Social T am ara L. Bonifield, CPA ware products which have previously claimed Security is: Franca Tiano to be compliant have had a change of heart. Age 62-64 $9,600 Age 65-69 $15,500 A ndrea L Hittepole, Now is the time to prepare. Any programs that utilize budgeting, forecasting, or fiscal Age 70 and above No limit Beverly Treloar years beginning as soon as January 1, 1999 Angie Boloven Support Staff For an update of year-end financial Lori D ’M ello planning strategies — at no obligation Cathy M cGrath Tina M ongrain just fax us your business card Steve Boloven to (734)453-9987 BOLOVEN, M OON &. COM PANY, P.C. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 44315 Plymouth Oaks Blvd., Plymouth, M I 4 8 1 7 0 (near Sheldon & M -14) (734)453-9985 Fax (734)453-9987 Page 24 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Whalers fight back to win column V ictory stack back on track as P lym outh realigns its system s BY SCOTT GOODWIN responded. It was about the mid-way point of the third period Two Whaler goals later, the first by Julian Smith and OHL Leading Scorers Saturday night that the Whalers showed why they have then by Jamie LaLonde, Plymouth was sporting a three Player, Team GP G A Pts the potential to be a championship team. goal lead again. Almost effortlessly. 1. Druken, Plymouth 26 33 21 54 At the beginning of the period they had a command “We showed some good experience out there,” said 2. Samo, Sarnia 25 9 38 47 ing 4-1 lead over the visiting Peterborough Petes. They .Whaler Coach Pete DeBoer. “We probably wouldn’t 3. Colagiacomo, Plymouth 26 13 32 45 were very mich in control, keeping their larger division have won this game a year ago.” 4. Zigomanis, Kingston 26 17 27 44 rivals from too many good scoring chances and creating Harold Druken recorded yet another hat trick Saturday 42 several themselves. as he netted three of the Whalers’ first four goals of the 5. Keefe, Toronto 25 22 20 But Peterborough, who had handed the Whalers only game raising his league-leading total to 33. Shaun Fisher 6. Campbell, Ottawa 26 3 39 42 their second loss earlier in the season, weren’t going to was credited with an assist on two of Druken’s goals. give up. They came out of the intermission fired up and Adam Colagiacomo scored his 13th goal of the season of strong offensive lines at their opponents. Many teams ready, to play. The Whalers on the other hand, looked a late in the third on an assist from captain Randy have had to change their defensive schemes to compete. little lackadaisical riding their three goal lead. Fitzgerald. “We don’t see. aggressive forchecking,” from our It cost them. On two quick scores, the Petes were right Smith’s insurance goal in the third was his first since opponents, Spott said. “They realize the power of our back in the game and looking to deliver a decisive strike. coming off an injury that has sidelined him for a number team is speed, and they are trapping to slow us down.” Peterborough’s scoring threats of Jason Williams, of games. To beat the trap, Spott says the Whalers are dumping Robert Francz and Scott Barney had their sites on the “I don’t think people realize how important he is to the puck more. suddenly porous Scott Holsinger, Whaler goaltender. us,” said Assistant Coach Steve Spott. “He helps open a “We learned that in the losses against Owen Sound But Holsinger would disappoint them with an array of lot of options.” and Guelph,” he said. solid kick and slide saves. And the Whalers’ offense With Smith, the Whalers are able to throw a number Please see pg. 25 1V H A I i| Papa Romano's DHL STANDINGS FANATIC U (Through Dec. 1) EVERYTHING FOR THE FANATIC - YOU W j M E A T E R Y • TAVERN •CUSTOM JERSEYS • APPAREL ‘FLAGS •MUCH MORE -Catering Specialists- WEST W L T L ast 10 Pts. WHALER STATISTICS PLYMOUTH 20 4 2 6-2-2 42 Team Leaders: FREE AUTOGRAPHS 555 Ann Arbor Road S.S. M A R IE 16 8 1 9-1-0 33 Goals: Druken (33) Assists: Colagiocomo (32) with Plymouth, MI 48170 SARNIA 12 11 2 4-5-1 26 Points: Druken (54) Hall of Fame Goalie (313)459-2930 WINDSOR 8 15 3 3-6-1 19 PIM: LaLonde (85) LONDON 9 17 0 2-8-0 18 +/-: Druken (+23) Johnny Bower GAA: Holsinger (2.25) Sun., Dec. 6 O f f i c i a l P i z z a o f T h e EAST W L T L ast 10 Pts. CATCH OF THE DAY 2 :0 0 to 4:00 p.m. OTTAWA 22 2 2 10-0 46 Rookie defenseman Andre P l y m o u t h W h a l e r s Robichaud will be named the 7293 Lilley Rd, Canton PETER. 15 11 0 5-5-0 30 Whalers Academic Player of the Gift certificates available BELLEVILLE 13 9 4 6-3-1 30 Month this Friday. Robichaud is (734) 455-6137 OSHAWA 12 9 2 7-3-0 26 a senior at Plymouth Christian Academy. KINGSTON 7 18 1 1-9-0 15 UPCOMING GAMES: MIDWEST W L T L ast 10 Pts. • Fri. at home versus Windsor GUELPH 19 8 0 7-3-0 38 (7:30 p.m.) DON’T ERIE 14 9 1 7-2-1 29 • Sat. at home versus London (7:30 p.m.) O W EN SO U N D 1 2 ' 10 3 5-4-1 27 MISS KITCHENER 8 15 2 2-8-0 18 complete BRAMPTON 3 21 1 1-8-1 7 CENTRAL W L T Last 10 Pts. Whalen BARRIE 20 4 2 9-0-1 42 V a lu e 's A SUDBURY 9 14 3 4-5-1 21 N O R T H BAY 9 15 3 4-6-0 21 ■ ; > - Fam ily Tradition! TORONTO 7 14* 4 4-5-1 18 Community Crier MISSISSAUGA 1 22 - 2 0-9-1 4 37300 Michigan Ave, f t at Newburgh Subscribe By Mail 2 M iles E ast o f 1-275 3 (734)45 3*6900 § (734)721-2600 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 Page 2Z Sports Ambassadors take over first shorts BY NICK GISMONDI Classic last month, the Ambassadors have Redwood also added goals and each had an The Compuware Ambassadors regained not let the Sting hurt them since. Last assist for the Ambassadors. Craig Kowalski first place this past weekend with a pair of weekend Compuware spanked the Sting 7- made 25 saves. USED SPORTS impressive wins over the St. Louis Sting 0, and although the score was not as high On Friday, the Ambassadors kicked the EQUIPMENT SALE and Team USA. Saturday, the Ambassadors carried play for weekend off on the road at the Ann Arbor On Saturday, the Ambassadors contin most of the game. Ice Cube where they took on the USA The Canton Parks and ued their recent dominance of St. Louis Ambassador Troy Milam opened the under-17 National Team. In a rematch of Recreation Department is sponsor with a 4-2 victory. Despite having trouble scoring Saturday with a mid-first period last years NAHL playoff finals where ing its annual Sports Equipment with the Sting in the finals of the Fall goal. J.J. Swistak, Steve Jackson, and Jack Compuware eliminated USA in a two Sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 games to none sweep, the Ambassadors a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pheasant Run continue their success over USA with a 5-0 Golf Club clubhouse. shutout. The public is invited to sell their Compuware scored twice in the second sports or recreational equipment at and three in the third. Justin Williams, John the sale., Sellers can bring their Shouneyia, Pat Brush, Milam and Swistak equipment to the Pheasant Run all notched goals for the victors. Nick clubhouse on Thursday, Dec. 3, Schrader, who last year played for USA, between 6 - 9 p.m., where they will assisted on the game’s first goal. Kowalski be priced and tagged for the earned his third shut out of the season. Saturday sale. A quick Ambassador note: back up You set the prices, you get the goalie Beau Fritz was released by the team money (Canton Parks and Rec this past week. The Ambassadors picked keeps 15 per cent). up Tom Fortunate, who started the season Volunteers will be on-hand to do with the Compuware Midget Majors. the selling, so sellers don’t need to The Ambassadors record is now 18-4-1, be present. You may collect your three points ahead of the second place Soo money or pick up your unsold Indians. items the day of the sale between The Ambassadors next games are this 1-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Sault Saint Marie For more information call Bob at the Big Bear Arena. You can hear those Dates at 397*5110. games broadcast live on 88.1 FM WSDP- Plymouth starting at 1:35 with the pre O n game, the puck drops at 2:00pm. d e c k SALEM BOYS BASKETBALL WHALER Tuesday at home versus Monroe, 5:30 p.m. OF THE WEEK SALEM BOYS SWIMMING Season begins Dec. 17 SALEM WRESTLING Thursday at Farmington versus Referees are in the unenviable position of breaking up a scuffle between the Monroe, Farmington and Canton, 5:30 Plymouth Whalers and North Bay Centennials Friday night at Compuware Sports p.m. Saturday at the Holt Invite, 9 a.m. Arena. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) e SALEM GYMNASTICS Season begins Dec. 17 Whalers fight through losing streak A third year player out of . Toronto, Smith has been an Three of the Whalers four goals came SALEM VOLLEYBALL Continued from pg. 24 integral part of the Whalers on the power play, including two in the chemistry this season, according Season begins Dec. 12 to Assistant Coach Steve Spott. « The coaches worked to “realign the third where they were outshot 10-4. This weekend he played key CANTON BOYS BASKETBALL systems” during practice last week, North bay could not score on any of penalty-killing minutes and Spott said. The hard work paid off. their nine powerplay chances. scored an insurance goal against Tuesday at home versus Wayne Peter Borough Saturday Night Memorial, 5:30 p.m. s “We played very disciplined,” he Plymouth now leads the league in said. “We’re paying more attention to special teams. As of Saturday, they were Whaler of the week chosen by The Crier editorial staff apd CANTON BOYS SWIMMING our defensive responsibilities.” scoring on an astounding 47.7 per cent Season begins Dec. 12 Plymouth 4, North Bay 1 — of their powerplay chances at Brought to you by: Plymouth ended their losing streak Compuware Sports Arena. Their overall Qfour &Corih American - ^plp' CANTON WRESTLING Friday night as David Legwand contin average is a league-leading 36.4 per &uslmer GLxcellence Award (Winner " " Thursday at Farmington versus ued his recent tear with a pair of goals cent. W s a DONE DEAL” at Monroe, Farmington and Salem, 5:30 that helped send the North Bay They also lead the league with an p.m. Saturday at the Utica Ford Invite, Centennials packing with a lose. overall penalty-kill percentage of 87.5. MCDONALD 9 a.m,. Legwand’s goals came in the first and Chatter: The Whalers raised $1200 third periods. Eric Gooldy scored the for the United Way Sunday.night in CANTON GYMNASTICS game-winner one minute into the second, their annual Skate with,a Whaler event. North ville Season begins Dec. 12 period on assists from Paul Mara and According to Spott, all three half- 1 '•* ' • 550 W. Seven Mile Druken. Mara also added a goal on a hour sessions were packed as fans got CANTON VOLLEYBALL Between Northville & Sheldon Roads powerplay in the third, his eighth of the the opportunity to skate with their Season begins Dep. 16 248/349-1400 • 734/427-6650 season. favorite players. Page 26 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2,1998 ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment o f religion, or prohibiting the Bigger than government free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the When was the last time you swam in the About 15 years ago, people began to right of the people peaceably Rouge River? When did you take a drink? recognize the problems a polluted river W r i t e to assemble, and to petition If your answer is 10 years or less, I hope brings, particularly a river that runs through the government for a redress you get those sores checked out soon. parks and near schools. o f w a y of grievances. An epitome of Industrial Age waste, the Organizations like Friends of the Rouge, By Scott Goodwin Rouge has been an ecological joke for years. dedicated to cleaning-up the river, were T h e You might have expected it to birth some founded in the 1980s and have done an mutant trout from its mucky waters. admirable job. But it wasn’t enough. The Plymouth and Canton. Fearing costly Community It was brown. It smelled bad. The site of river remained a noxious trough, still studies themselves, many of those Crier rotting fish along its edges made small potentially harmful, still a badge of dishonor communities have recently banded together THE NEWSPAPER children weep. for our community. to proactively anticipate the EPA’s WITH ITS HEART IN Over the past 50 years, while Detroit and When the Clean Water Act was signed demands. THE PLYMOUTH- CANTON its suburbs blossomed, the Rouge was into law in 1972, it promised to rid Plymouth Township is one of those COMMUNITY neglected and abused. It, like many natural waterways like the Rouge of their manmade communities. Last month, they approved an resources, suffered through increasing levels illness. But the process has been slow and MDEQ permit for storm water discharge. 821 Penniman Ave. P lym outh, MI 4 8 1 7 0 -1 6 9 4 of industrial and residential strain. expensive. And many have questioned its Although a storm water permit wouldn’t (734) 453-6900 The river’s course — its fingers carve effectiveness. have been required until 2001, the [email protected] through nearly every metro Detroit According to Plymouth Township Township, along with several other Rouge Located in historic downtown community — meant pollution was officials, the money spent by bigger cities basin communities, decided they wanted to Plymouth’s tallest building inevitable. Considering that storm drains carry was often wasted on studies and red tape. show the federal government they could PUBLISHER: waste off every side street, and the brown film Soon, the long arm of the Clean Water handle the problem themselves. They didn’t W. Edward Wendover resting upon the Rouge isn’t that surprising. Act will reach into smaller communities like need the intrusion of Big Brother. GENERAL MANAGER: M ike C am e The permit, the first in the nation, EDITOR: requires the Township to develop and Biyon Martin implement several watershed plans, PHOTO EDITOR: including an illicit discharge plan and a Richard Alwood Jr. Whaddya think? REPORTERS: public education plan. Scott Spielman They don’t need to do this. They could Scott Goodwin just wait. But they are taking the initiative, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: 'Calling all Plymouth police ’ Chuck Skene stepping forward to clean the river. ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: Plymouth City and Township officials are considering the consolidation But what also makes this permit unique Michelle Tregembo Wilson of their police department dispatch services. It might save as much as is that it requires even more localized Marilyn Witt initiative. Local governments can’t do this BUSINESS MANAGER: $80,000 for each municipality, but chould change some service aspects if Linda J. Szyniszewski they do it. Should they? by themselves. And that’s why they have a BUSINESS ASSISTANT: public education plan. Diane Giera The popular misnomer about water CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: pollution is that it’s caused by industry, Maura Cady RECEPTIONIST: large factories indiscriminately dumping Geneva Guenther their sludge down the drain. While this may be partially correct, the PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY by The Plymouth-Canton truth is most river pollution comes from Community Crier, Inc. residential waste. Industry is strictly CARRIER DELIVERED regulated, citizens are not. $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly U.S. MAIL DELIVERED That’s what communities like Plymouth $40 yearly in U.S.A. Township hope to change. No, they don’t M em ber: They did it to the fire department want to ticket you for dumping paint down a Printed on Recycled . Should the City police and Township police be consolidated into a single storm water drain. But they do want to Paper department for all of Plymouth? convince you that its a bad thing to do. It’s a basic psychological method not usually employed by government: positive reinforcement. Do good things and good COMMrrTEQfCOMMUNirVfccm m COMMUNICATIONS a • things (like a cleaner river) will happen. Residents should welcome this with open 345 Fleet St. Plymouth, MI 48170-1656 arms. They should help prove cooperation (734) 453-6860 between citizens and government is better than a heavy hand, particularly in low-tax PRESIDENT: communities such as the Township. W. Edward Wendover So when the storm water education plan GENERAL MANAGER: Mike C am e falls on your doorstep, pay attention. Do INTERN: your part. The chance for citizens to be Linda Kochanek Mail your response on this form ora sheet of paper to: The Community Crier, 821 bigger than government is rare. Take the Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170-16924 • Or, email us at: [email protected] option while you can. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 2, 1998 Page 27 Community opinions N ix m ergers; talk unification EDITOR: which I believe the local governments truly understand. possibility of dividing the communities even more, I have been following with great interest the continued And yes, that is one of two issues that should be brought because of personal agendas. We need to either put the issue of shared services between the City and the back for a vote. Money always appears to be the primary two governments together or they'should go their separate Township. Mostly because I was a part of it and now I get problem, but the way the service is delivered is the real ways. to look at it from a different prospective. issue on all of the shared services. Don’t talk about sharing services or consolidation, but The putting together of the two communities has a I believe if we are going to share services we need to let’s talk abut unification. The difference is unification great deal of history, which I won’t discuss now. The take a look at which services and not piecemeal it as it allows residents to choose their form of government and sharing of services was thought to be a new method of currently exists. We as residents need to know why some taxation methods. continuing the effort of cooperation between the two, but services need to be merged, the goals, the benefits, the Consolidation is a choice between a city or township even that has its drawbacks. Sharing of services is great as implementation process, along with the costs now and in form of government. I believe it is now time to take a long as the two that are sharing have the same goals in the future, before the service is merged. In other words, serious look at unification and open it up to pubic mind. Fire and ambulance services and recreation are three - establish a plan of action and share it with the public and discussion. which I believe have similar goals for both communities. then move forward. CARL BERRY Two out of three seem to be doing fine. But the third went I believe it is time to get away from the sharing of EDITOR'S NOTE: Berry is the former chief of police down to defeat for a lot of different reasons, none of services and all of the controversy it causes. It also has a for Plymouth Township Matt Watroba The 3 Baritones The Chapels NHS Choir ces in quick, local gifts .[V W.tjv\AD Last minute gift ideas are always a panic. The 3 Baritones W6NI What to get for Aunt Jeanne? — with The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra W ith m alice Our postman deserves a “thank you” gift. Mom is so hard to buy for. This Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997 concert with The Plymouth tow ard none The baby sitter deserves a gift. Symphony Orchestra playing at Orchestra Hall in Detroit What to get? was one of the local symphony’s liveliest, funniest A gift of music can bring happiness to everyone on the performances ever. It was a great chance for the local (besides the name was already taken). Seriously though, the gift list. There are four CDs — a couple are classics, a musicians — conducted by Russell Reed —- to show off vocalists (Jim Talbott, Jr., Ron Newsome and, the stage- couple are new — with local connections that make with the three baritones (Pavlo Elvira, Quinto Milito, named-chief Bobby Grumpier) have performed on TV and excellent gift ideas at the last minute. Dino Valle) to a larger Southeast Michigan audience. at numerous public stages. The chief is following in the . A great CD crowd-pleaser. steps of his father, a well-known gospel singer in his day. To purchase, simply drop in to The Plymouth To order, call (888) 274-3328 pin number 8379. Matt Watroba Symphony Orchestra offices at 819 Penniman Ave., in Live at The Ark downtown Plymouth (next to The Crier offices). You may hear Matt on WDET doing his “Folks Like Joy to The World Us,” or you may know him as a teacher at the Plymouth- Northville High School Choirs Canton Centennial Educational Park. When you hear this Listen one, it’s easy to see Matt’s personal touches to the The Chapels A professionally-quality CD includes many of the influence he’s felt from notable folk artists like Tom favorite Holiday songs sung by the combined Northville Paxton. (Maybe Matt’s next CD will include his version Imagine! A police chief whose career is just now starting High School choirs. This makes wonderful music for the of Paxton’s “1,000,000 Lawyers.”) to take off as a gospel singer. Plymouth Police’s Bob home when guests fill the tables for the holidays. Call (810) 750-3420 to order. 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