'Plymouth District Library • 223 S. Main Street

BY ALEX LUNDBERG to the streets, explained the general plans for the The primary goal of the plan is to “make a flexible If planners get their way, downtown Plymouth will be operation. streetscape; one thait can adapt to changing conditions,” porting new sidewalks, planters and other street The design and construction budget for the project is Vogel said. nprovements — totalling $1.8 million — by this fall. $1.8 million with possible additions and deletions According to the plan, all streets in the downtown area That was the idea presented at last Thursday’s meeting forthcoming. will be affected. f the Plymouth Downtown Development Authority. One of those additions likely to be implemented are the Part of the plans calls for paving bricks to be installed Leading the presentation of the so-called “streetscape” replacement of the existing Detroit Edison poles with a between the curb and the sidewalk. The bricks would be lan were Steve Guile, director of Plymouth’s DDA, and new lighting system and buried lines. arranged in a belt 3-feet-4-inehes wide. teve Vogel, representing the architectural firm of Vogel stated that the three main concerns were street Other streets will have different brick patterns and chervish Vogel Merz. furniture, refurbishing the lighting and changes in the dimensions. Wing Sitreet will not have any paving bricks. Vogel, whose company will handle the changes made paving of the sidewalks. Please see pg. 2

B Plymouth District Library 223 S. Main. Street Man faces A new kind of justice Plymouth* Ml. '48170 charges in assault of young boy BY ALEX LUNDBERG A 32-year-old Belleville man has been arraigned on two counts o f criminal sexual conduct in connection with the alleged assault of a Canton youth earlier this month. Leonard Joseph Richey had a not guil ty plea entered on his behalf at his Jan. 17 arraignment in front of Wayne Circuit Court Judge Michael Ciungan. He is being held on $100,000 cash bond awaiting his preliminary examination scheduled for Friday. Richey is accused of criminal sexual conduct in both the first and second degree. Second degree CSC involves contact; first degree involves penetration. Richey was arrested on Jan. 15 after the boy’s mother filed a complaint with Can ton police. The age arid identity of the youth has not been released by police. According to the report, Richey, who Please see pg. 2 From his perch on the bench, visiting District Court Judge Charles Kauftnan has complete control of the new video court reporting system. (Crier photo by Craig Farrand) Fisher charged Video system goes on line in 35th Court with perjury; “/ solemnly swear to tell the retired from the Wayne County truth, the whole truth and nothing . When is court getting Circuit Court bench Jan. 1 and bond reviewed but the truth — so help me video. ” joined the local court Jan. 11. BY CRAIG FARRAND a third judge? - Page 11 Such an arrangement isn’t all Dr. Charles Fisher of Canton, already As far-fetched as this oath might bad, however, for two reasons: tried and convicted twice for the 1984 seem, with the introduction of angles as different participants First, Kaufman is intimately death of his wife Ella Maria Mercado video taping equipment in 35th speak. familiar with the equipment — Fisher, was arraigned Friday on charges District Court, defendants and This voice-activated process, having used it during his tenure in of inciting to peijury and obstruction of witnesses might be wise to be extra then, not only records the words but circuit court; and secondly, since the justice. careful in what they say from here also the expressions of those third courtroom is new, no existing He appeared before 36th District Court on out. testifying — a dimension personnel were affected by the Magistrate Izetta Bright for the Video doesn’t lie. unavailable from written accounts. system’s introduction. arraignment and was released on $10,000 personal recognisance bond. The new system, which utilizes The $58,700 system was In fact, Kaufman said, such a seven wall-mounted cameras, installed in December, but only in video taping system will never On Monday, however, the prosecutor’s records the proceedings by the courtroom of visiting Judge directly replace die traditional court office asked for a review of the existing instantaneously shifting camera Charles Kaufman, a jurist who Please see pg. 11 $250,000 10 per cent murder bond, Please see pg. 2 Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993 District idea for now BY CRAIG FARRAND None of the projections released by the Another factor being considered by the Of those watching last night’s State of board include any provisions for salary board is a method of replenishing the Tune in Friday, January 29 for boys the State speech given by Gov. John increases. Five of the districts seven labor district’s fund balance -- which is expected basketball. CANTON vs. CHURCHILL, Engler, none could have been more unions have contracts that expire June 30. to be only $329,000 at the end of this 7:30PM interested than members of The ‘It’s going to take some time,” year, and slip to $221,000 by the end of PLYMOUTH-CANTON'S RADIO STATION Plymouth-Canton School District. Swartzwelter said, “and that’s why we the ‘94 school year. Coming on the heels of a Saturday started working on this so early; it’s In order to raise the balance to levels budget workshop during which they going to take time to let people know meeting state loan requirements, open the essentially ruled out the possibility of an that even the millage renewal is not a two schools and restore programs, the The April 6 millage election, the members are status quo situation. district would either need to seek from 2.5 now holding their collective breaths to to 3.8 mills in new taxes, or ask voters Community Crier hear what the governor has in mind for “We still will have to make cuts, even to approve a one-year rollback on USPS-340-150 Published weekly at public education. if voters approve it.” Headlee. 821 Penniman Ave., More help or more take aways. P lym outh, MI And until that crucial question is 48170. Carrier answered, they really won’t know which Canton man held after delivered: $20 per year. Mail delivered: direction to take in the 1993-94 operating $30 per year. Mailed budget. failed robbery of party store 2nd class circula­ In the meantime, the board is still tion rates, postage paid at Plymouth, MI eyeing the possibility of a June 14 vote 48170. Call (313) 453-6900 for delivery. A 28 year-old Canton resident is on a foot chase across an adjoining field on 17.74 mills up for renewal. expected to be arraigned today in and through a river. The Crier’s advertisers strive to hon­ What hasn’t been decided -- and won’t estly present commercial messages to connection with the sunrise shotgun The suspect was then apprehended by our readers. If, for any reason, you find be for at least another two months — is holdup of a Canton Township party store. the police at the intersection of Willard problems with a Crier ad, please call whether the district will be asking for any Early Tuesday morning in Canton Street and Saltz. our office at 453-6900. new money, or at least a rollback of the Township, a 28 year-old white male After arresting the suspect, who was Crier advertising is published in Headless Amendment for the next year. entered the Wilderberry Party Store at described as “uncooperative”, police found accordance with those policies spelled Based on figures released by the board’s 42444 Ford Road with a sawed-off that the shotgun was loaded with six live out on the current rate card, which is available during business hours from finance subcommittee — composed of shotgun. rounds of ammunition. One of the rounds our office at 821 Penniman Ave., Trustees David Artley, Dean Swartzwelter The suspect, described as a white was in the gun’s chamber. Plymouth. The publisher, solely, makes and Barbara Graham -- die district will be male, six feet tall wearing a green jacket, The police also found a 12 inch final acceptance of a specific advertise­ facing $3.8 to $5.8 million in program stole approximately $100 and two bottles “Bowie-style” hunting knife on the ment (not an advertising representative) and only publication of the ad signifies cuts even if the renewal were to be of liquor. suspect’s person. such acceptance. approved in June. No one was hurt during the robbery. The suspect, who has one prior Postmaster, send change of address These cuts would be accompanied by Canton police later saw the suspect in conviction of Breaking and Entering in notice to The Community Crier, 821 the postponement of opening two new the vicinity of Saltz Court and Saltz 1983, was arrested for armed robbery and Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. elementary schools in the district. Road. The suspect then led several officers felony firearms possession. Fisher arrested again for murder Continued from pg. 1 to say that he and another inmate broke stating that the defendant may try to run. into the Fisher home in 1984 and killed “A personal bond requires no monies his wife. to be presented,” said Doug Baker, Wayne Ella Fisher died of suffocation when j County Assistant prosecutor. “We think heavy tape was wrapped around her nose that the new case is good enough that he and mouth. j may try to run, so we asked for a higher If convicted, Fisher will face two and a bond on the original charge.” half years for perjury, five years for The original bond has been in an obstruction of justice, and mandatory life account since 1985 when the original first without parole for murder in the first degree murder charge was entered. degree. Judge Thomas Roumell of Wayne County Circuit Court remanded Fisher into police custody on Monday. Plan unveiled All Breadwinner bakery products are created by As a remanded suspect, Fisher is being Continued from pg. 1 held in police custody without bond. Main Street will have larger sidewalk hand from scratch with only the most natural “If the new charges don’t win in the blocks (6-feet-8 by 6-feet-8) and more ingredients available. courts, the defendant will not be remanded street furniture. any longer and bond will be set at 10 per cent of $750,000.” Baker said. There were also plans discussed for We invite you to drop in, introduce yourself, and While the first two convictions were trees along the streets. Residents at the taste free samples of our various breads, muffins, set aside, Baker felt that the new case meeting were concerned about the mess and cookies. against Fisher is a strong one. and possible litter potential of the cast Part of the new case will involve a iron tree grates. former fellow inmate of Fisher’s. Residents can drop off their ideas for “The witness stated that while in jail the Plymouth streetscape at the DDAi Fresh stickey buns and scones ready to go to work offices, care of Guile. with you at 7:00AM with Fisher, Fisher made admissions pertaining to the case,” Baker said. The first two convictions were set 4 5 9 -1 0 1 7 aside on the grounds that the prosecutor Man charged D aily used improper arguments in court. In the second case, the admission of the victim’s Continued from pg. 1 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 448 Forest state of mind as evidence was ruled was known by both the victim and his Sat. f jft v \ Plymouth improper. mother, befriended the victim and then Baker stated that the second dismissal assaulted him in his Sherwood Mobile 7 a.m. - 5:00 was won on a one-paragraph letter to the Milage home. Michigan Supreme Court. Officer Tammi Colling of the Canton “A rehearing requested by our office Police Department, said the was denied,” Baker said. “investigations are ongoing at this time” Fisher is accused of paying an inmate and had no further comment. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993 Page 3 PROFILE ----- PROFILE----- N e w faces Deborah Whyman, Jerry Vorva arrive on the scene in Lansing

BY CRAIG FARRAND The scandals and schemes, however To many observers, the idea of unsettling they may be to the public, alternating leadership positions in the actually provide the two freshmen state House of Representatives on a lawmakers with a distinct advantage as NAME: Jerry Vorva NAM E: Deborah Whyman month-to-month basis would appear silly they take over their new seats: They in no PARTY: Republican, PARTY: Republican, at the least; ultimate gridlock at the way find themselves to blame for the DISTRICTS 20th House District situations and therefore enter the political DISTRICTS 21st House District RESIDENCE: Plymouth extreme. PERSON AL: Whyman moved to But not so, according to the two newly fray with clean slates. PERSONAL: the area when she was 9; she elected Republican lawmakers from The They also bring with them one other Vorva was a Plymouth police received a bachelors degree and an Plymouth-Canton Community -- Jerry advantage: officer for 10 years and also served MBA from Central. Michigan Vorva and Deborah Whyman. “The (newly-approved) term limits on the City Commission. His wife, University. She worked for GM for In fact, the pair actually see the level the playing field,” Whyman said. Joan Crimmins, is a financial eight years and then became a arrangement as offering the first “Now we ALL have only so much time analyst for Ford Motor Co. They consultant to the automotive opportunity in decades to get the to get things done.” have two sons, Jason, 18; and industry. Legislature off dead center on a number of To help “get things done,” both Shane Alexander, 8 weeks. OFFICE INFORMATION: issues. Whyman and Vorva are members of a new OFFICE INFORMATION: Legislative Aide: Mike Batterbee. “I’m excited about the prospect,” caucus composed of the two dozen new Legislative Aide: Pat Funke- Lansing phone: (517)-373-2575. Whyman said. members in the state House. Fatyma. Lansing phone: (517)-373- Whyman is looking to set up an “I think it will force us to work Already, Whyman said, the caucus has 3816. Vorva is in the process of office in the district, and visiting together -- especially when the speaker proved to exert “a lot of influence” in setting up a local office in each of her four communities on will be from one party, but committee House proceedings. downtown Plymouth on Main rotating Mondays. chairman from the other. And Vorva expects the pressure to Street PHILOSOPHY: “I always “It’s just a matter that we’d better do continue: “We’re not going to sit on the PHILOSOPHY: “Basically, I m believed that a lot of answers for something this month, or else we’re back burner waiting to get power for good, open, honest society ’s problems can be found by going to be made aware of it next (through the seniority system); we’re government.” getting involved.” month,” she said. going to challenge the system now to get PO LITIC S: “(When it comes to POLITICS: “I really never As unprecedented as the scheme is, things done.” an issue) I’m not going to stand on expected to run; I was expecting to Vorva called it “a far sight better than we In general, the two Republicans — one party line. We have to get campaign for others, but the GOP had.” Vorva represents the 20th House District; things done this year — and I’m approached me - and I’m glad they “I’m very optimistic about the Whyman the 21st — share common hopeful; a perpetual optimist.” did” situation,” he said. “When you can get values and understandings about their two very political groups to get together Please see pg. 9 — even in deciding this -- it’s an Lawmakers achievement “First-termers see this as a shift away share list for from the gridlock; that ‘OK, let’s stop the ‘Not a toy’ frivolity’ — and some ol’-boy politicians committees got the message.” Even in light of the recent revelations Vorva takes on crossbow pistols If there’s one thing state Rep. Jerry surrounding the House Fiscal Agency and /orva and Deborah Whyman have in the news last week that House in his first legislative action common — besides being fellow Appropriations Committee Chairman Republicans ~ it’s that they both would Domenic Jacobetti had been stripped of ike to serve on the House Education his chairmanship, the two still managed BY CRAIG FARRAND order, contacted both Wayne County Committee. to find a silver lining about serving in the Being a former Plymouth cop, Sheriff Robert Ficano and County The two newly elected lawmakers gave state capital. something just didn’t seem right to newly Prosecutor John O’Hair to find out if a hat committee as their first choice in In fact, they saw the news as elected state Rep. Jerry Vorva (R-20th law its already on die books covering such tpcoming committee appointments, with confirming the platforms they ran on. District): a “toy.” udiciary being the only other common “This (House Fiscal Agency scandal) Youngsters were going into a local “I’m still waiting to hear from them,” selection on both lists. provides the No. 1 argument for term sporting goods store and purchasing Vorva said, “but if they say no, I’ll be Word was expected late yesterday — limitations,” Vorva said. “It’s just crossbow pistols. looking at getting an injunction to block ust hours before Gov. John Engler’s indicative of the abuse of power; of being Not “Nerf-type” toy crossbows, but their sale.” State of the State message — on those in control too long. metal crossbows with 7-inch steel shaft Vbrva has already taken a next step, issignments. Whyman: “Of course, this was arrows. however: he has requested that a bill be According to a spokesman from the terrible, an embarrassment, but there is a “When this was first brought to my drawn up prohibiting the sale of the louse Republican Communications positive angle — that it proves we need attention, my first reaction was that ‘this crossbow; an action that begins a formal Office, the GOP had finalized its list of ethics reform that makes (the Legislature) is not a toy’,” he said. “I simply couldn’t investigation process into the distribution tppointees by Monday, but was awaiting more accountable.” believe that young people could buy and ownership of the pistol and any void from the Democratic leadership. And in almost an echo of Vorva’s something like was being described to relevant laws already on the books. The announcement of appointments, sentiments, Whyman said, “it’s a classic me.” One aspect of the investigation, Vorva le said, was to be made jointly sometime example of absolute power corrupting To check out the story, Vorva sent his said, would be to see if any existing yesterday. absolutely.” legislative aide, Pat Funke-Fatyma, to a Michigan Department of Natural In addition to the committees on And concerning Jacobetti’s loss of his local store that was reportedly selling Resources regulations applying to Education and Judiciary, Whyman also powerful chairmanship — after the several hundred a day — many to minors. hunting crossbows might also be applied lad listed Labor, Transportation, Taxation Democratic leadership blamed Jacobetti As Funke-Fatyma tells the story, she to these new pistols. tnd Social Services as her preferences for for failing to supervise the agency arrived at the area store and was told they In the meantime, however, the new ippointment. adequately — Whyman even went so far as had sold out — but that a few were still Plymouth lawmaker is holding his Vorva listed the committees on to suggest the longtime lawmaker should available at another store 20 miles away. breath. Corrections, Insurance, Senior Citizens resign from the House altogether By the end of her trip, she had “I have a fear that it won’t be too long tnd Civil Rights, in addition to the other “If that had happened in the private purchased the pistol - $20.79, with tax - before we hear of some kid shooting wo. sector, he wouldn’t have a job,” she said. and delivered it to Vorva. And he, in short someone with it” * «*>«**! £<«»► VO %**»***»*« VT

W hat w ill M ichigan be like in 2002?

Doug Ross takes a look into state’s crystal ball BY ALEX LUNDBERG paying unskilled jobs are gone, and they outlined in his look at Michigan in the decide when and where to make design “Henry Ford’s dream served Michigan atv never coming back.” year 2002, everything made in in the state changes in the product. for the last 70 years, but that dream is According to Ross, Michigan has lost will be custom made for the individual The workers will work in teams and over now.” approximately 300,000 manufacturing consumer. call their own shots, not merely take That’s the view of Doug Ross, jobs since the mid-’70s -- and 180,000 of No more mass production, no more direction from supervisors and president of Michigan Future Inc. and those jobs were in the Big Three alone. unskilled workers on factory lines. boardrooms. former Commerce Director under Gov. “It is time for Michigan to join the “In 2002, consumers will sit down in “The workers in 2002 will be James Blanchard. new world economy.” a dealership and work with a salesman at empowered to make decisions on their Ross, who spoke at Geneva Ross also said that Michigan has only a computer and plan a made-to-order car. own,” Ross said. “The authoritarian, top- Presbyterian Church last Wednesday, been below the national unemployment The plans will go to the factory where down style of management will also be challenged the concept of mass production average four times since the mid-’70s. skilled teams of workers will assemble gone.” as a means to base economic power. “Michigan has lost its economic and the car, with the aid of computers and According to Ross, workers in 2002 According to Ross, the sun has set on social thrust,” Ross said. “States and automated assembly lines, and deliver that Michigan will bp involved in “decision the “one-size-fits-all” mindset communities have to outline plans and car within 72 hours of purchase.” making, not lifting.” “Mass production is based on unskilled regain that thrust and the traditional According to Ross, Michigan in 2002 These workers will have to have better workers, and Michigan has been based on partisan process just isn’t doing the job.” will have smaller, highly automated than a high school education and be able the Big Three automakers” he said. “Good In the new economy, which Ross plants. The workers in those plants will Please see pg. 9 Page 6 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993 Friends & neighbors SL Freeze frame Local artist showcases photos in poetry book

BY AMY KIDWELL The Vision of Words. The visions of John Sobczak, a photographer who uses his experience, talent, imagination and drive to create lasting images. Images that can be seen in brochures, billboards, annual reports, calendars — and most recently in his first book: The Msion of Words. The book combines the work of several metro Detroit poets and artists and Sobczak’s images. Sobczak spent 10 years of his life in Plymouth, moving here in 1968, and graduating from Plymouth Salem in 1978. He then spent two years studying prelaw and another two at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. JOHN SOBCZAK After working as an assistant for Liebler gave him names of several Howard Kloc, a commercial photographer, he slowly picked up his talented, local writers who in turn, submitted poems. own clients and opened Lorien Studio. Oakwood Hospital, NBD, Stroh’s, Sobczak selected poems that dealt with Ameritech and Michigan Bell are a few of “relationships and living together.” his major clients. ‘You have to address the social issues In fact, he was recently hired to do rather than the racial issues,” he said. The unpromising meets the unexotic, renovation art for the Mayflower Hotel. His favorite picture sits on page 33. It and we are home again, alone, On Sobczak, who married Jacqueline Paul is the dark picture of a Walther pistol and with this image of the possible: four years ago, said he used the book to accompanies ‘Trouble at the Drive-In” by Jim Daniels, a former Detroit resident. these hills that anyone can climb, Page 42 link Detroit with the suburbs. the lowlands, reeds perched with red-wing “I consider the whole area (Detroit and The poem talks about the anger people feel on a daily basis. black birds, leading painlessly the suburbs) the same and try to promote to cemeteries and small towns that. The suburbs would not be here ...W e’re in this together, buddy, just a where voices are subdued and have no region. without Detroit,” he said. couple of dumbies, like those two up A man paints enormous replicas “I always loved poetry, but I can’t there, and nobody’s letting us in and of Remembrandfs middle period on the sides write.” nobody’s getting out, and it’s only a of bams. He is mad. He leaves. To help with the poetry in the book, matter of time before somebody pulls a he contacted M.L. Liebler, a professor at gun. Without elevations, hurricanes, or Vfoyne State University, whom he had — Jim Daniels. earthquakes, without geological alarms, met because of his professional career. Please see pg. 7 we learn to count the angles in the sky and to admire four-barrel carburetorrs in the muscle cars that combine the roadside trees in the six-pack dark of Saturday, it’s not that something has to happen. CLF to host fund-raiser A man writes a letter to himself and excludes the absolute: he is four seasons, paths in the third-growth woods, nature BY AMY KIDWELL Preliminary competitions will be held that is endlessly familiar. Get ready, get set, start kicking. March 7 and 14. Six finalists, three boys The children’s Leukemia Foundation is and three girls, in each age category will He is a silo: he stores, he feeds. then advance to the final competition holding its first “Kicks for Kids” fund­ No horseman raging down the mountains raiser. which will be held at Cobo Arena during flying banners, no vipers, just this and that The event is scheduled to begin March a Detroit Rockers half time. that could be anywhere but happen to be here. Ten grand-prize winners will receive 7 and is an excellent opportunity for boys The children grow up calm: they learn soccer camp scholarships, Johnson said. and girls of all ages to test their soccer about psychotic tantrums like tornadoes. Other prizes include autographed sports skills in an individual competition. They plan. There is time, and more time “Soccer is a popular sport for kids,” equipment and trophies. Every participant and more time after that to learn to love will receive a T-shirt. said Mary Jane Johnson, one of the the mild gifts-these apple trees, these Cost for entering the competition is event’s organizers. She added that sparrows-in this marriage with a woman $10. Anyone participant who wishes to thousands of kids in the area enjoy the who knows you, but will not kiss you back. sport of soccer. collect sponsor donations may do so. This poem was written by Charles Baxter and can be Tickets to the June 19 international Any boy or girl ages 6 through 18 can found in The Vision of Words. participate in the competition. Please see pg. 7 HE COMMUNITY fanuary27,1993 Page 7

Going back in time

A member of the 12th Carolina and 4th Michigan Civil War re­ enactors visits Pioneer Middle School to demonstrate the equipment and attire of the era. (Crier photo by Eriq Lukasik)

Township toughen drunk driving penalties for commercial drivers BY ALEX LUNDBERG vehicle weighing 26,000 lbs. or a vehicle request for a breathalyzer test will be After two public notices, the new Both Plymouth and Canton townships towing another vehicle with a gross charged with a misdemeanor that carries a ordinance takes effect vehicle weight of 10,000 lbs. fine of $100 and/or 90 days in jail. are pushing to adopt a new state drunk In related news, AAA is reporting that driving law that will affect commercial The law lowers the legal alcohol Both Plymouth and Canton were deaths involving drunk driving dropped in drivers. content from .10 to .01 and allows police expected to have approved the second 1992. Traffic Deaths involving alcohol The ordinance affects anyone caught to suspend the person’s commercial reading of the code at last night’s we:re 47 per cent in 1991 and 34 per cent driving a commercial vehicle with a blood license for 24 hours, said Police meetings. in 1992. alcohol level over 0.015 per cent. Township Police Chief Carl Berry. Commercial vehicles include any Persons refusing to submit to a lawful

p e ip M 3 ) m Q/K o m m 'S c u M h c Soccer fund-raiser is scheduled JHHET €> & Continued from p g . 6 In addition to participants, the foundation also needs adult volunteers to 1993 PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL game between England and Germany will help run the competitions. Each go to the person who collects the most preliminary site will need about 25 ICE SCULPTURE SPECTACULAR sponsor donations. volunteer from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WOULD LIKE TO OFFER A Two more tickets will be given to the Proceeds will benefit the Children’s person who collects the most donations Leukemia Foundation (CLF) which SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS and two tickets will be given to team serves the State of Michigan by providing AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS FOR ANOTHER members of which ever tean collects the medical research and educational most. SUCCESSFUL YEAR! programs. First of America Bud Light Ford Motor Company MCI “This is a first time event,” said The foundation also helps families Johnson, “We’re hoping to do it annually with the cost of treatment and Continental Airlines Plymouth Community Crier Omnicom or bi-annually. transportation expenses, distributes toys WWWW-AM/FM City Of Plymouth Mayflower Hotel The preliminary competitions will be and treats to clinics, provides referrals to Station 885 Sunshine Honda Rotary Foundation held at five Metro-area locations: Grosse allied services and provides a network of Pointe North High School, Cranbrook support and visitation activities. Observer & Eccentric Plymouth Chamber Of Commerce Kingswood Upper School in Bloomfield Anyone who wishes to participate or Adistra Corporation AWTEC USA Inc. Box Bar & Grill Mercurios Kiwanis Hills, Plymouth Central Middle School, volunteer for the “Kicks for Kids” Community Federal Credit Union Detroit Edison Heritage Federal Plymouth Masons Cobo Arena and Larson Middle School in program can call Carole Slotkin at (313) Fox Hills Chrysler/Plymouth Laurel Manor Italian Cucina Japanese Society Troy. 353-8222. Miesel/Sysco Michigan National Bank Johnson Controls Plymouth Construction Plymouth Realtors Toyota Technical Centers NBD-Plymouth Arbor Health Blackwell Ford Engraving Connection Ernesto's Restaurant Fairfield Inn Photographer’s talents shine in book Freudenberg Gordon's Food Hines Park Lincoln/Mercury Kroger Supermarkets Suncoast Travel Michigan Bell Midwest Mortgage Mitsubishi Electronics Morse Dental Group Wild Wings 6 Continued from pg. weird angles and is very particular about Mr. B's Bar & Grill Pen & Ink Printing Penn Theatre Plymouth Merrill Lynch Red Roof Inns Another of his favorite photos cropping, eliminating unnecessary Plymouth Township Saxton's Showcase Signature Inn Sir Speedy Printing Thomas Cook Travel accompanies “Midwestern Poetics” which eliments. A1A inc. Andy's Hallmark Baker's Rack Benjamin Ltd. Beyer Discount Drugs Burger King Caviston Agency is shown on this page. “I believe in people and enjoying life. C & M Sand & Gravel Brass & Iron Beds C.L. Finlan & Son Carlisle Associates Chameleon Galleries Ltd. Sobczak said he enjoyed doing the I believe in emotion and the purpose and Chris & Aurelia's Hallmark Cinnacraz Contact Communications Country Charm Creative Framing & Fabric Daly Drive In Days Gone By... Dominos Delta Diamond Setting Dimitri's Party Pantry Famous Recipe Chicken book because it gave him a chance to be meaning behind it,” he said. Folkways Frameworks Fonte D'Amore Frank's Old Vintage Deli Friendly Persuasions GMAC Hardees more creative. The book took a year to complete and Cozy Cafe Grunwald's House of Fudge Hands on Leather Heide's Flowers Heip-U-Sell J.P. Interiors “In my commercial work, the shots are cost about $15,000 to produce. Jerry's Bicycles Joes Bakery & Deli Joyce Kallos Knit Shop LaserCom Lina's Bridal March Tire Laurel Furniture Co. Lees Famous Recipe Linden Art Glass Little Professor Lou LaRiche Chevrolet all similar,” he said. It sells for about $20 and is available McDonalds Memory Lane Antiques Minerva's-Dunning's Native West New Concept Kitchen Old Villiage Signs “It doesn’t matter what camera you at all major book stores. Milano's Papa Romano's Paper Parade Pendleton Sportswear Nawrot Inc. PennimanDeli Penniman Showcase use; It’s how you use it.” On Jan. 31, Borders in Novi will hold Plymouth Antique Emporium Plymouth Concrete Plymouth Office Supplies Post-Smythe-Lutz-Ziei Taco Bell Pugh-Cannon Properties Reid Corp. Ribar Florists Roy Dean Products Side Street Pub Sideways Gifts He describes his style as “rich,” a reception for The Vision of Words. At Skating Station UNISYS Unique Accessories Varga Signs Ventura Industries Wellington Ltd. Curious Child meaning he likes contrast in his images. 6:30 p.m., poets who contributed to the Plymouth Landing Plymouth Manor Wicker Warehouse Wiitse Pharmacy Omelette & Waffle Cafe He said he doesn’t like shooting people at book will be reading their poems. Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993

Annual Canton Chamber auction is set for Saturday BYGARYGOSSELIN The silent auction is, well, silent. The Canton Chamber of Commerce is Shapona said that this auction, in which in high gear preparing for its fifth-annual bidders write their bid down, is devoted dinner and auction this Saturday. entirely to precious gemstones given to The event, titled “Get Lucky,” will be the chamber. Canton Chamber of Commerce held at the Fellows Creek Golf Club, and The vocal auction will cover the bulk Executive Director Linda will offer a variety of events to keep the of the more than 100 items to be Shapona is ready for Saturday’s expected 150 to 200 guests entertained. auctioned. big auction. (Crier photo by Chamber Executive Director Linda “We have such a variety of items,” said Gary Gosselin) Shapona said that the evening will feature Shapona, “there’s something for every the installation of officers, a buffet dinner taste and budget. We have items ranging and three separate auctions. from a Buick Skylark to an answering The evening begins at 6 p.m. with an machine.” auction item preview and a strolling Other items include a basketball guitarist. The preview is followed at 7:15 autographed by the Detroit Pistons, a 16- with the installation of chamber officers, foot canoe, a Las Vegas trip and a and a buffet dinner at 7:30. keyboard, just to name a few. The auctions start at 8:30, and include For the politically-minded, there’s a Chinese, silent and vocal auction. lunch with state Sen: Robert Geake or The Chinese auction is actually a raffle U.S. Rep. Willian) Ford. And for the In which participants can purchase 15 athletic-minded thefe’s golf with Loren tickets for $5. Each item will have a Bennett and Thomas Yack. receptacle, and those with tickets place Shapona said that a good time will be them, from one to 15 in each bin. had by all: “IPs a gala event, and although “They’re a large part of this community.” “The more a person likes an item, the it’s a dressy affair, It’ll still be a lot of community, too,” she said, “and this Proceeds from the dinner-auction go more tickets they can leave at the item,” fun. There’s something for everyone.” would present them with a great towards operation of the chamber, and said Shapona, “we then choose a winner She also stresses that the public is opportunity to meet and mix with supplement the two other fund-raisers, the for each item displayed.” invited-encouraged-to attend business and government leaders in their golf outing and liberty-fest raffle. Chamber S u rv e y fiJ ^ Plymouth Chamber comes A portionQ of the results of the four): of Commerce survey (from 120 responses) to grips with member input bus?neer P eff°rt ,0 a« ™ I read the newsletter: 3 CR"“nUe infon»Mive seminars Regularly-80 ““ ome more effective i„ BYGARYGOSSELIN “A lot was accomplished in those two Occasionally-10 governmental affairs. Armed with a recently compiled survey hours,” said chamber President-elect Tom Cover-to-cover-43 • Increase our legislative efforts, and the opinions of about 70 members, Carmody. Skip around-39 the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is “Many people brought up issues that If I have time-5 taking a close look at its operations. the chamber is already addressing, but you feeIlefhonidVbe a*”*? f ° In fact, the Board of Directors held its that tells us that we need to communicate a? 5 annual all-day retreat/planning session with the members more effectively.” enj°y ab°Ut ">* 1. Property tax relief. Friday at the Mayflower Hotel to Carmody also said that a good number The photos-57 facilitate its look to the future. of new ideas were brought up as well, and -50 4. Health care cost Member profile * Singfe business tax The survey, which was two pages long were addressed at the the director’s Team spotlight-30 and asked questions concerning a meeting Friday. Legislative updates-42 ZEST* member’s participation in the chamber “We reviewed all of the suggestions,” Committee reports-40 and his or her priorities for the chamber, said Toney, “and after we paid the bills, Resident’s columa-29 was sent to all 500 members. we had to see where people wanted their PT‘.U *S a1® Of those, 120 - or 24 percent - were money spent. planning session: returned and tabulated. “The survey and planning meeting haUv? 8v ‘he ,aS* 1 2 helped us get a handle on what the attended1* a*n y *1“" Still, chamber Executive Director Fran members want done.” functions? y ch‘"nb« ft&ZZSS-** I Toney was happy with the number: Carmody added that while there were a Yes:79 3 ' Comraunily directory “An average of 7 percent is usually lot of suggestions, the committee had to No: 23 issu* J22T Pro' active on business considered good,” she said. “I’m narrow its scope somewhat taxes' heallh care) absolutely pleased with the response; we ‘We took the top four suggestions and memters *6 m°rc °n got a good number, and a good variety of Have you contacted the we’ll concentrate on them,” said chamber during the past year businesses.” Carmody, “we’re going after those with a l5o n ^ t S r SUadeStorestohave The second step of gauging members great deal of vigor.” assistance?^* r m a 0 B or attitudes was a chamber planning session Toney also said that while the scope Yes : 61 ‘a,k Wilh new last Tuesday at the Mayflower Hotel. The and concentration may be narrow at first No: 38 two-hour session was attended by more she plans to address all of the issues witnw itw personal Z "''?'in contacts the Community”y 1 than 70 people, according to Toney. throughout the year. I® y o u r o p in io n , 8. Ask-Seek-Knock People at each of the eight tables were “It may take a while,” said Toney, “but w h at challenges sh snould o u ld th e 9. Two-way communication asked to discuss the most important we’ll deal with all of the issues of chamber be focusing_ on in issues facing the chamber, and to present concern to our members as quickly as ^rviceTw ™°re <» goods and | th e n e x t 2-5 year? (The * top them to the moderator. possible. i" o S „ Walhs,Ch mee‘ ,he of j THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993 Page 9 Winners announced in ice show coloring contest Veni, Vidi, Crayola. They came, they saw, they colored within the lines. Local children who entered the Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular Coloring Contest were judged on their ability to best color the skating snowman found in the Crier’s Ice Show insert. The contest, open to pre-schoolers through fifth graders, was judged on originality and ability to color the snowman best. The three winners were given official Ice Spectacular fanny packs filled with candy, free passes, and other goodies. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Coloring contest winners Laura Martin (left). Peter Nouroth, and Janine Korovesis (Crier photos by Alex Lundberg) Doug Ross takes a look into state’s crystal ball Continued from pg. 5 Instead, Ross spoke about the “Michigan lifelong learning and customized teaching. themselves in the new world. to use computers as easily as their 18,000” — local businesses best suited to Authority must be at lower levels in order “There was more opportunity.” predecessors used wrenches and drills. to best tailor the curriculum to the make jobs, not just profits, in the state. “Michigan needs to make a similar “Also, there must be lifelong students. Ross also emphasized that Michigan’s journey, a journey into the new world learning,” Ross said, “as the rule rather Ross concluded his speech by calling information technology will have to be economy,” Ross said. than the exception.” upgraded in order for the state to move up a point of history: “Why did our “If Michigan follows this plan for the ahead. ancestors leave the familiarity and “If Michigan makes this journey it future it will once again be a world leader “It used to be that if a community normalcy of the old country? Because will have unparalleled opportunity to be in manufacturing and services.” didn’t have a railroad running through it, they thought they could do better for great again.” According to Ross, there will be it was on its way to being a dead town. SWITCH TO URICHE' SWITCH TO LaRICHE SWITCH TO LaRICHE “500,000 new jobs in Michigan, with “Michigan’s telecom m unication middle-class wages and health benefits. infrastructure will have to be state of the The state will be a place of economic art or suffer the same fate.” Uncle wealth.” Like the mass production system, Lou Switcli to LaRiche How does this happen? Ross said the public education system has Sez... “The first step is to build a consensus to change drastically in order to properly mMwtirmuM* around the idea of the new economy,” prepare Michigan for 2002. LaaouMjtttaeftKfcs. 1 9 9 3 S -1 0 Ross said. “Everyone needs to be working “Mass production in the schools won’t together.” work either,” Ross said. “Once again the CHEVY “There must be a smooth transition to top-down, one-size-fits-all, factory-style CHEVROLET S M A R 7 L E A S E the new economy,” Ross said. “Where of learning won’t do the job. TRUCKS mass production management is based on “There can’t be anymore passive byGMAC authority, the new economy will be based listening, there must be active learning on responsibility.” with the teachers coaching the students Another step toward the new economy rather than lecturing to them.” is de-emphasizing the Fortune 500. According to Ross, there must be m « Two new faces arrive in Lansing Continued from pg. 3 change in the single business tax that neighboring districts. would phase in the total tax over five Both talk about needs to bring bac, years: 20 percent the first, 40 percent the “good, honest government,” as Vorva second; 60 percent the third and so on. Just s169/mo. fo r 36 months described it -- and Whyman said she ran This method, she said, would enable First month's lease payment of $168.93 plus $200 refundable deposit plus $600 down payment for a total on a platform that basically said “gridlock new businesses to get past their critical of $968.93 due at lease signing. Tax, license, title fees extra. Total of monthly payments is $6,081.48. has got to go.” first five years. Option to purchase at lease end for $6,009.94. Leasee pays for excessive wear and tear and use. A As a result, the Canton resident said Third on her agenda is legislation mileage charge of $0.10/mile applies over 45,000 miles. See your participating dealer for qualification she has put at the top of her personal further toughening drunk driving details. Vehicle shown has two-tone paint which is not included in advertised package price. legislative agenda the need for true penalties; and fourth is to attack the property tax reform, with a unique twist: education problem, using the just-released ‘Taxpayers have been shafted for 25 Michigan Model report as a guide. years on property tax,” she said, “and I For Vorva, the legislative process has want to pursue true reform ~ but in my already begun, with his investigation into (

Truesdell, engineer Dipert, group member Philip Eugene Truesdell, 59, of Howell died Jan. 9. Funeral services were held Jan. 12 Alice Antoinett Dipert, 77, of Plymouth, died Jan. 23,1993. Bom on June 12,1915, at Riverside Park Church. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Howell. in Gary, IN, Dipert was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, in 1958. Bom in Plymouth on Jan. 17, 1933, Mr. Truesdell worked for General Motors as a Dipert worked for the Simmons Mattress Co. and moved to the Plymouth community design/plant engineer. In 1970, he moved from Plymouth to Howell. in 1987 from Hobart,IN. She was also a member of the senior citizens group at Tonquish For 28 years, he worked as a volunteer fire fighter and was in the Navy Reserve in Creek Manor. Grosse Isle for 16 years. Dipert is survived by sons Glenn of St.Louis, MO, and Duane of Plymouth; three He is survived by: wife, Marjorie; sons, Edward of Howell and Thomas of Texas; grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister and a brother sister, June Robinson of Indiana and four grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at the Schrader Funeral Home, with the Rev. William P. Pace, administrator Myers, Jr. officiating.Interment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Edwin G. Pace Sr., 78, of Canton died Jan. 13, 1993, at Providence Hospital in Karker, B&F employe Southfield. Bom on July 5. 1914, in Detroit, Pace was a retired wage administrator for Francis E. Karker, 89, of Ann Arbor died Jan. 17, 1993 in Ann Arbor. Karker was Ford Motor Co.. bom on May 22,1903 in Brighton, MI. Pace is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter Darlene Vaughan; sons Ronald, Gary, and He worked at B and F Auto Supply until retiring and in 1928, moved to Plymouth Edwin Jr.; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother and a sister. from Brighton. He was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Services were held on Jan. 15 at Thomas a’Becket Catholic Church. Interment was at Plymouth. Holy Cross Cemetary in Detroit. Arrangements were made by Vermeulen Trust 100 Karker is survived by his sons, Francis, Edward and George; daughters, F. Joyce Funeral Home. Stevenson and June M. Karker, both of Plymouth; seven grandchildren and eight great­ grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 20 at Schrader Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Helwig Stager, accountant officiating. He was buried at Livonia Center Cemetery. William Donald Stager, 76, of Canton, died Jan. 9 in Livonia. Funeral services were held Jan. 12 at Divine Savior Church. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Mellville, Teamster Mr. Stager came to the community in 1973. He was bom in Detroit on Jan. 20,1916 Sidney A. Mellville, 81, died Jan. 17,1993 in Dearborn. The Canton resident was bom and worked as an accountant for General Motors. in Montreal, Canada on Oct. 10,1911. He is survived by: sons, James of Canton and Mark of New York; brothers, James of Mr. Mellville came to Canton from Romulus seven years ago. He worked as a truck Florida and Robert of White Lake and his sisters Ruth Cadotte of Livonia, Betty Hamel driver for Montgomery Ward for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the of Detroit, Winifred Swoffer of Arizona and Doris Lulis of Westland. Teamsters Union #299. Mellville is survived by his daughter Frances Gaylord; sons, Robert, Edward, and John; brother, Harold; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Jan. 20 at Schrader Funeral Home with the Rev. Herbert Your Guide C. Copeland officiating. Burial was at Knollwood Cemetery in Canton. Canaday, DPW to Worship Herbert C. Canaday Sr., 86, of Plymouth, died on Jan. 17,1993 in Ann Arbor. Bom in West Virginia on Sept. 21,1906, Canaday had lived in Plymouth for almost 50 years. Mr. Canaday served in the U.S. Army from 1920 to 1930 in Panama and moved to Plymouth in the 1940’s from his native West Virginia. He worked for the City of Cafoarp Papttet Cjmrtl) &uftn Cfcrisit Plymouth D.P.W. as a heavy equipment operator for 19 years. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose since 1946. 43065 Joy Road, Canton lu t& tra n Canaday is survived by his wife, Elsie; daughter Linda Lee Wells and son, Herbert C. 455-0022 (Missouri Synod) Jr. He is also survived by four sisters and four grandchildren. 46250 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Services were held on Jan. 21 at the Schrader Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Stevens Dr. David A. Hay, Senior Pastor (one mile west of Sheldon) officiating. Canaday was buried at Riverside Cemetery. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 am 453-5252 Sunday Services 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday worship 8:30 & 10:00 am Pohl, Plymouth DPW Wednesday Bible Study & Clubs 7:00 pm Robert W. Pohl, 68, of Plymouth, died on Jan. 18, 1993, in Livonia. Pohl served in Rev. K.M. Mehrl, Pastor the U.S. Armed Forces in WoridWar II and moved to Plymouth from Westland in 1967. Plymouth Christian Academy 459-3505 Hugh McMartin, Lay minister He worked for the Plymouth DPW for 25 yesirs. Pohl is survived by his wife, Florence; son, Bill; two grandchildren; two brothers and a sister Services were held Jan.21 at the Schrader Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Yamell officiating. Interment was at Riverside Cemetary in Plymouth. i Gtntba $rt*bptman 8 1 Worship 1 M m Laird, specialist 5835 Sheldon Rd., Canton Milan W. Laird of Plymouth, 76, died Jan. 17, 1993, in University Hospital in Ann | 459-0013 H 1 With Us I Arbor. Laird was bom on April 16,1916, in Brookport, IL. Laird came to Plymouth in 1976 and worked at Hudson’s downtown store for 15 years. Worship Service & He served in World War II and was the loan specialist for the Veterans Administration for Church School H 35 years. Laird was also a member of the Plymouth Elks and a deacon at Evergreen 1 T h is | 9:00am & 11:00 am Presbyterian Church of Detroit. Laird is survived by his wife Martha; his son, Thomas; daughter, Sandy Soluski; one Reverend Bryan Smith | S u n d a y | grandchild; brother, Everett Laird of Taylor and sister, Murial Salata of Livonia. Services were held on Jan.19 at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Larry R. Austin officiating. Interment was at Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993 Page 11 Video reporting system switches on in 35th District Court Continued from pg. 1 everyone might be in court and the reporter, except through attrition over reporter might have had car trouble on the time. way in. As a result, the other two courts — of “And, of course, there’s always been Judges James Garber and John MacDonald the issue of court reporter fatigue — I — retain human court reporters to mean, they get tired like everybody else, transcribe the proceedings in trials and but what if I want to keep going? motions. “Now I don’t have to wait for Even though it has tremendous anybody.” advantages over the human system of For attorneys, the system offers two recording words, the video system has yet benefits, according to Kaufman and to completely eliminate the need for a Belding: Not only can lawyers get copies paper trail - even in the 35th District of the taped proceedings, but can also Court. introduce videotaped depositions — According to Court Administrator utilizing a larger TV monitor set up in Marion Belding, the system is still the courtroom. considered “experimental” by the state, Still, this use doesn’t come without a While attorneys and witnesses see only Judge Charles Kaufman, from his requiring the eventual transfer of video bench he can see everything including instant replays of testimony. (Crier proceedings to written transcripts. pricetag: Attorneys who bring their own blank tapes can use one of the five VCRs photos by Craig Farrand) Although the state of Kentucky allows to have a copy made during the trial - or video proceedings to be used in appeal they can buy a blank tape from the court case, Belding said, such is not the case in Michigan. Price: $7. But if they do neither and ask for a And, Kaufman said, “the state Court of video copy at a later date, they’d better be Appeals still wants written transcripts.” ready to fork over $25. In addition to its obvious advantages, Although the use of human court the process of transcribing from video to reporters is still alive in the 35th District paper can go much faster, the judge said, Court, that use truly does constitute the thanks to the fact that the transcriber can “old days” for Kaufman: The Circuit see the individual’s lips move, helping to Court has long used video systems, and clarify what might otherwise be garbled Kaufman was one of the first jurists to words and phrases. use it. From his perch on the bench, In fact, he said that the chief judge of Kaufman has complete control of the the court — his own son, Richard taping operation, from activation through Kaufman — first offered the system to shutdown. other judges, but that it was the senior Behind the wood veneer, the judge Kaufman who jumped at die chance. switches on a battery of five video And it is his familiarity and cassette recorders — two for court endorsement of the system that has made recording, one for immediate playback and the transition so smooth, according to two for making attorney copies — and Belding. activates his own TV screen. “It’s wonderful to have someone on the Once active, Kaufman can monitor not bench who loves it,” she said, adding that only the sequence of activity, but ensure Kaufman’s enthusiasm has helped ease the ' PARENTS: N that adequate volume levels are system’s introduction into the 35th maintained. District Court — one of only 31 Michigan Next time your children ask you for money for “This (system) beats having a court courts who use this specific technology. reporter all to pieces,” he said, “and it Such praise went both ways, however, the movies, hamburgers or a new bike, pays for itself in about a year and a half.” as the jurist called the 35th District Court hand them this ad.... But the cost of the system, according staff “very cooperative” during his to the jurist, isn’t the only benefit: “In transition — singling out Belding for the old days we would have to wait for a specific thanks. and tell them to court reporter to return from a recess, or And the tape was still running.

When will court get third judge?

addition, she said, it would still be CUT IT OUT! The much-anticipated addition of a third permanent judge in 35th until 1994 before an election could District Court could still be more be held to fill the position. At the urging of my parents, I've decided I would like to apply to than a year away. In the meantime, the court become a Crier newspaper carrier, then I can earn my own spending | In tiie meantime, however, the struggles under a case load that has money. court has gained the help and skill grown by 13 percent, according to of longtime Wayne County Circuit Belding, since the original 1990 Court Judge Charles Kaufman, who figures were tallied to justify a third NAME AGE I resigned from the bench Jan. 1 - jurist. and joined the district court 10 days Kaufman, although considered a ADDRESS APT.# later. “visiting judge,” nevertheless could Court Administrator Marion hold court four to five days a week, CITY „ PHONE ------, Belding said that any decision on depending on case scheduling, the addition of a third judge Belding said. I M A IL T O : probably won’t come from Gov. So far, she said, it’s difficult to I The Crier John Engler until the fall of this estimate an average weekly routine ____ _ I 1 821 Penniman Ave. iTheii year. for the new judge “because he’s Plymouth, MI Community Crier 453.6900 I If the governor approves the only been here since the 11th.” ■ 48170 1 ■■■ m m m m ■■! Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Januwy 27,1993

C HOME ST. ) 1AIL1 A T ciuDS are What’s Happening To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice New address? WflAI active in the IN WRITING to: The Crier. 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. WELCOME WAGON* a re a ? A n s­ Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's calendar (space permitting). can help you wer: See pages 93 through feel at home 97 of The ‘92 Guide! G re e tin g n e w neighbors is a Ira d tlo n w ith WELCOME TAX a s s is t a n c e ; f o r s e n io r s WAGON - 'America's Neighborhood Tradition.' I'd like to visit you. To scry 'H I' and present gifts and Free income tax assistance for seniors will be available in Canton, Plymouth and greetings from community-minded businesses. I'll Northville from Feb. 8 to April 15 through the Tax-Aide program of AARP. also present Invitations you can redeem for more gifts. And It's a8 free. Counselors will be available by appointment at the following locations: Canton A WELCOME WAGON visit is a special treat to help you get settled and feeling more 'a t home." A Recreation Center, 44237 Michigan Ave, call 397-5444; Royal Holiday Trailer Park, friendly get-together Is easy to arrange. Just call me. are the 39500 Warren Rd., call 397-5444; Northville Senior Center, 215 W. Cady, call 349-4140; WHERE recycling Tonquish Creek, 1160 Sheridan, call 455-3670 and the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer S t, call 455-6620. centers For home visits, call Canton at 397-5444, Northville at 349-4140 and Plymouth at 455- for our community? Answer: In Plymouth In Canton 6620. Call Margo Call Arlene See pg. 114 of The '91 Guide! MUSIC SHOW AT CANTON LIBRARY 464-1574 459-1797 The Friends of the Canton Public Library will present David Reynolds as part of their Musical Variety Series. He will appear in the library meeting room on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the library’s reception desk for $5. Reynolds is a Canton resident and has studied music and performed worldwide. The THE ORIGINAL show will consist of classical and Valentine music and free refreshments will be served during intermission. Proceeds are used to support programs and projects at the library. COUNTRY For further information, call Maria Barker at 397-0999. PLYMOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS RADIO The City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department is offering something for people of all ages this winter. TUNE IN TO Kids can enjoy Fit & Fun, Music & Movement, Gymnastics, Art, Drawing, Ballet, Dance, Drama, Karate, Rollerskating and Cheerlleading. Adults can enjoy Bridge, Couples Dancing, Golf, Judo and Tennis, just to name a few. 24 years of Country music Some of the Senior programs include Bridge, Pinocle, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Painting Mutual News - at the WSDS and Tax Assistance. top of every hour SLTDS COUNTRY For information about these programs, call 455-6620. 4 oldies every hour Registration for the Plymouth Soccer Club ends Jan. 29. The club is open to boys and Call our request line: girls ages 5 through 18, and the cost is $34. Call for registration information. 1 4 8 0 483-WSDS AM RADIO CHOLESTEROL. SCREENING St. Mary Hospital of Livonia will offer a cholesterol and blood screening on Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Counseling will be available. Registration is required, and the cost is $7. Call 591-2922 for more information. PARENT/TODDLER CLASS New Morning School, 14501 Haggerty Road, has openings for its Friday sessions of Have you th ought about Me and My Shadow, a parent/toddler class for kids ages 2 through 4. The class involves a variety of play, music and art activities. For more information, call 420-3331. TALENT SHOW what a publ isher can do The PCEP High School Band presents the 28th annual Variety Is talent show. Performances are Feb. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. in the Plymouth Salem High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. For reserved tickets, call 453-3615. for your INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS The Woman’s Club of Plymouth will meet Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at the First United Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road. The program will feature “House Beautiful,” an interior design presentation of ideas to GRAPHICS, DESIGN, WRITING, spruce up your house for spring. Presenters will be Dawn McAllister Buda and Associates PHOTOGRAPHY, from Designer’s Choice. DISTRIBUTION, SALES, For more information, call Grace Rix at 453-5178. EDITING, PUBLISHING, TOASTMASTE1KS MEETING MANAGEMENT, ADVERTISING, The annual Speakers Evaluation Contest of the Holy Smoke Masters Toastmasters TYPESETTING, BROCHURES, Club is Jan. 28 in Denny’s Westland, 7725 N. Wayne Road, at 6 p.m. Visitors are ORIGINAL ART, BOOKS, welcome. MAGAZINES, GUIDES, The Toastmaster Club is a communication and leadership training organization. For more information, call 455- 1635. NEWSPAPERS GRAPHICS, REPUBLICAN MEETING DESIGN The Livonia Republican Women and Western Suburbs will host its monthly general membership meeting Jan. 28 in the Mayflower Hotel’s Dining Room. We have the latest Anna Ebeling of Russia will be the speaker and the topic is socialism. The public is welcome. For reservations, call 459-0134. equipment and 60+ CLUB MEETING talented personnel to The 60+ Club will meet Feb. 1 at the First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. p re se n t a Territorial Road. p ro d u c t Bring a plate to pass and your own service for the noon pot luck. For more information, call 459-9195. th a t is TWP. SLEDDING everyth in g Plymouth Township Park is open for sledding from 9 a.m. to dusk. Sledding is yo u n e e d . permitted in the protected area only and the designated return area must be used. A maximum of two persons per sled is allowed. Sledding is at your own risk. For information about the park and specific mles, call 453-3567. \ I ^ t • ‘ -*.}(«• I t- t h * Page 14 THE CRIER’S HOMEOWNERS HANDBOOK 1993

CONGRATULATIONS!.... DOUG MASON on once again achieving th e m t PRODUCER designation for Coldwell Banker Schweitzer Stevens Financing office for 1992. It’s truly an accomplishment to be the #1 Agent - success attained First step in home through customer service and satisfaction. DOUG MASON improvement is $$$ For any of your Real Estate needs give Doug a call for professional service and proven results BY GARY GOSSELIN (313) 459-6000 BUSINESS Whatever your home improvement or remodeling needs, area financial COLDUieiX SCHWEITZER (313) 416-1222 PRIVATE BAN KeR O REAL ESTATE - institutions have about as many finance options as you have projects. Serving Western Wayne and Oakland Counties AnI Independent Owned and Operated Member of COfcM Banks Readential A fflia te i Inc While credit cards and short-term loans are available and relatively easy to use, area lenders say that taking advantage of some of the lowest interest rates in years through home equity or mortgage refinancing is becoming more popular. These loans allow borrowers to use the equity in their property, and to N O F E E S take advantage of low interest rates. “It’s truly dependent on what the customer’s needs are,” said First of America spokesperson Diane Brown, adding, “someone with a small household project would probably go with a short-term loan, while someone with an 11 per- cent mortgage may decide to refinance and use the equity to pay for improvements.” Hamzeh Makki, assistant branch manager at Standard Federal Bank in Canton Township, said that they are seeing more home equity loans. “Many customers are looking to put the equity in their homes to work for them, and home improvement is a natural. “We often suggest a home equity loan in place of a term Joan, but we look at the whole picture and suggest whatever is best for that particular customer.” Community Federal Credit Union loan supervisor Joy Dragos agrees that the equity line is popular, but also says that many equity lines are variable rate, and interest fluctuates with the prime rate. While the interest is now very low, there is a strong possibility that it will increase. Dragos said that the credit uniion-like most other financial institutions-offers a fixed-rate home improvement loan. “We have a great home improvement loan package, and it’s relatively easy to obtain,” said Dragos. She said that members need to fill out an application, present contractor or cost estimates, and show proof of employment. Most of the options presented here are available at all of the area Term Loans financial institutions, with some changes in terms and requirements. All financial personnel agreed though that prospective borrowers should call JLJlJTJLJIJrLJLAJlJlJL around for the best rates and terms. Community Federal Credit Union can help you find the money for the things you want: college, a boat, a vacation, fixing up the house, all your dreams. We offer a low monthly payment, and interest on your home equity term loan may be tax deductible. Perm its Even better there are no fees. No appraisal fee. No What to do when points. No title fee. No annual fee. Absolutely no application or closing fees. you’re ready to go Call today. BY MELANIE JONES If you are thinking about adding an addition to your house, or putting on a new roof, you are probably a little nervous about getting a contractor Community Federal to do the work. Not to worry. Credit Union Here’s some advice from local contractors that will make the decision Plymouth • 500 S. Harvey • (313) 453-1200 easier. Canton • 44570 Ford Road • (313) 455-0400 •Check for a license. Northville • 400 E. M ain • (313) 348-2920 A spokesman for Regal Construction of Canton, says that homeowners agency of the federal government. Accounts federally insured to $100,000 by the NCUA, an CONTINUED ^ * * * * * THE CRIER’S HOMEOWNERS HANDBOOK 1993 Page 15

Perm it: What to do when you’re ready to go CONTINUED Licensing Bureau of Regulation in Lansing. should ask to see the contractors license before having work done. The board is made up of both lay people and contractors who will make Contractors get licensed in Michigan after passing a two part exam a judgement on the complaint. taken in Lansing, which consists of a practical, and a law test. •Permits. Ray Stella, a contractor from Plymouth, has a policy of making copies If homeowners decide to tackle the work themselves, they will need to of his license for customers, and encourages all to ask their contractor to get a building permit for construction costing more than $200 from their do this for them. local Building Department. Sam Santilli, who operates Santilli Building Co. in Plymouth, said not This regulation is Michigan Law, but does not include jobs like to go for the lowest bid when hiring a contractor. landscaping, painting, putting in carpet. “Check to see if the materials and labor are good quality/’ adding that A building permit will cost $25 for up to $3,000 worth of contraction. just because a contractor is expensive does not mean the quality is good. In Plymouth, it will cost $7 extra for every $1,000 over the $3,000 limit, Some companies have to pay for advertising and the cost is reflected in the and in Canton, it is $5 extra for every $1,000 over the limit. price. To get a building permit, the homeowner needs to submit his or her •Ask for references. plans to the Building Department and have them approved. Before getting work done by a contractor, it is a good idea to ask them After the work is completed, an inspector will look it over to check for references from past customers said Jim Fisher, a licensed builder. whether it passes both state and local codes. Ask for their most current references. Check the work yourself, or It is a good idea for homeowners to check with their Building phone the reference and ask about the contractor’s workmanship. Department to see what the codes are, and whether they need to get a Employes at Ray Stella advise homeowners to check the length of time permit for the work they are doing. the contractor has been in business, and whether they finish jobs in a timely manner. If you are not sure about a contractor, check with the Wayne County Builders Association for their record. •Ask about insurance. * 1 9 9 3 # Another important check point is the contractor’s insurance — you could be liable for a worker’s injury if the company is not properly ft* ft* •••••> insured. •Get quotes. Most contractors give free estimates. Get at least three before making a decision. m F € ■ & * •Ask about guarantees. ______i t _____ By Michigan law, contractors must guarantee their work for a year, but ft* All'-ft* check with your contactor because they may extend the warranty on r £r" ^ certain work. Also, individual manufacturers such as those who produce shingles or ■ ■ furnaces, have their own guarantees, so check these too. r i p ^ t Even with these guarantees, if you find that the work is faulty, ‘I ...... ______i t ______customers should first make an oral, then written complaint to the contractor. If the contractor does not fix the problem, the spokesman for Real Construction tells homeowners they can file a complaint with the WHAT DO YOU SEE? O r c h i d I n t e r i o r s shades, draperies and has the custom window valances. Our service tr e a tm e n ts to improve includes free in-home Indoors your view. We estimates and have m e ta l a n d professional Winter is good time wooden blinds, installation. vertical blinds, Should you be to tackle proj ects duettes, pleated seeing orchids in a n d r o lle r your windows? BY CHERYL VATCHER Call it cabin fever or tax-refund euphoria. Either way, now is a popular time for homeowners to take on projects O r c h i d I n t e r i o r s within the four walls of their house, according to Larry Honeycutt, W estchester Square Shops ^ 550 Forest A venue assistant manager at NA Man’s Do-it Center in Canton. Plymouth, Michigan 48170 And, not surprisingly, kitchens and baths are a top priority. “In the kitchen,” he said, “people generally replace the floor, repaint, Telephone: (313) 416-0990 $ F ax: (313) 416-0992 panel, replace cabinetry, sinks and faucets. “The range in price can be a couple of thousand dollars to $15,000.” Monday through Wednesday from 10 to 6 $ Thursday and Friday from 10 to 8 “In the bathroom,” Honeycutt said, usually the bathtub is removed, and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 4 CONTINUED Page 16 THE CRIER’S HOMEOWNERS HANDBOOK 1993 Indoors: Winter good time to tackle projects CONTINUED $150 to $500. if the homeowner has ceramic tile, they may have that redone where they As for refrigerators, the side-by-side models are still the most popular, have to buy more tile or if they want to change, they can have the walls Stapleton said. covered. And colors? “Fiberglass is easy to do,” he said, “you don’t have to be experienced to “People are buying white and almond — and are scared of buying do that.” colors that will ‘date’ them,” he said. At New Concept in Plymouth, owner Dave Stapleton has his own ideas For kitchen floors, he said, color favorites are mauve and powder blue. about remodeling — specifically, kitchen improvements. Stapleton’s business offers a full range of services: “We provide design “A lot of people are remodeling their kitchens with the traditional service; we help the client by going into their house and measuring things medium oak colored cabinets,” he said. like countertops. And the price: $4,500 to $7,500 — including custom designs. “And then we give them ‘how-to’ brochures.” “The installation of new cabinets can take three to five days for smaller Why? Because, he said, on some projects the homeowner will want to kitchens, with eight to 12 new cabinets,” he said, “and five to seven days do the installation himself, but will want the sink removed by someone for larger kitchens, with 16 to 20 new cabinets.” else. A full-service operation, Stapleton’s shop designs, supplies and installs Which is good business: Stapleton said that 25 percent of his business is the cabinets. from the do-it-yourself customer — with the rest, simply those people too “We also build countertops,” he said. busy to do it themselves. Another popular item in the kitchen, Stapleton said, is the new Another popular remodeling project is the the basement, according to SpaceSaver microwave installed over the stove — with prices ranging from Man’s Honeycutt. “They can insulate walls, put up new paneling, put up partitions to make another room.” Popular additions in the basement can be a game room or a utility room that has a washer and dryer in it as well as work rooms or tool rooms. “When they come in to do a project like remodeling a basement, it is an overall winter event,” he said — and prices can vary according to the what the client wants done. According to Honeycutt, such a project can cost from $2,000 to $4,000, but if there is going to be a bar, kitchen cabinets, it’s going to run into the $8,000 to $10,000 range. “When a customer puts in everything, it’s like a place away from the living room; away from the good furniture. It’s also a place to entertain. “There are no limitations,” he said. Invariably, Honeycutt said, “the customer comes in with basic ideas and then ends up doing more than he anticipated.” M ortgage Services You Can Bank On. To help its customers tackle their own projects, Mans’ offers clinics in learning such things as dry wall installation, electrical wiring and » Adjustable Rate Mortgages plumbing. “We’ve had this every Saturday morning,” Honeycutt said. “When we • Bi-Weekly Mortgages are finished with our inventory, we’ll have the clinics again throughout the • Fixed Rate Mortgages year. • Refinance Mortgages • No Point Mortgages Outdoors • 7/23 Balloon Mortgages Other projects move • Construction Loans • Community Home Buyers Program outside the house BY LEE SNIDER Mortgage Department - Brighton Now’s the time to do your spring remodeling. 227-8830 Well, at least now’s the time to start planning it. “The biggest mistake people make is that they don’t take the time or put Ann Arbor Clarkston Hamburg E. Highland the thought into it that they should,” said Mike Lockwood of Charles Cash 662-8666 625-8800 231-3900 887-4141 Builders, 357 Adams. “Fourteen or 15 different inspections can be needed before you’re done Highland Milford Plymouth Walled Lake with all the electrical, heating and plumbing. 887-4181 685-1555 455-5010 624-4534 ‘To do it properly, it takes two-to-three months,” he said. Lockwood said that many people just don’t realize the amount of work that’s involved in adding on a room to their house or building a garage. EQUAL HOUSING MEMBER FDIC LENDER Charles Cash is a custom builder and in-house designers can draw up CONTINUED M in im THE CRIER’S HOMEOWNERS HANDBOOK 1993 Pag«>17 ...... - ...... M — ■...... Xpert Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specializing in Orientals, Outdoors Braided, Decorator 6l Wool Rugs SERGING • BINDING • REPAIRS Projects move outside 35 Years Experience CONTINUED the specifications for a simple addition, but, in most cases, several PLYMOUTH CARPET J S f L C A L L t o d a y . meetings with an architect are necessary before work can begin. SERVICE “The most extensive project is a kitchen or bathroom, Lockwood said. 453- “They involve every aspect of building: plumbing, heating, electrical, 1175 STARKWEATHER flooring, cabinetry, appliances.” PLYMOUTH 7450 Lockwood says there are a number of unforeseen problems that can Ed Soleau, Owner develop, especially when trying to match exterior materials. “The shingle, siding and brick manufacturers discontinue their lines usually after five years,” he said. “You just tie it in as best you can.” According to Lockwood, a new development in the building industry HomeCrestii enables workers to stain brick and achieve a consistent color. He said a water-soluble solution is used, and the work is done one brick CABINET at a time. FREE INSTALLATION One Plymouth homeowner he knows has made use of the new process. w cabinet purchase Bill Day, the owner of Village Remodelers, 41127 Ann Arbor Trail, said Over 1,200 colors of countertops his business is currently very busy, a fact he attributes to a smarter Free Estimates • Quality Material consuming public. We Custom Design and Install Materials for the Do-It-Yourselfers^» ^ “The public is getting wiser,” he said. “They used to wait until April or Voted "Outstanding Kitchen and ^ May and then wanted it done right away.” Bathroom Dealer of the Year" Day said his family-owned business is now involved in about a dozen 827 Ann Arbor Trail 32900 Manor Park room additions. He expects that one of the projects will cost in excess of comer of Venoy, at Main St. 3 bite*. N. of Ford $ 100,000. Plym outh Garden City KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOMS 4 g f J - f | 9 4 0 Most of the renovations, however, are in the $20,000-$35,000 range. *Not

Hea1/cold: Furnaces, insulation are popular CONTINUED society. 10,20 or even 30 years” •Fourth, what size furnace do you need? The purchase of a new heating system has several factors to consider: Sizes of a furnace or boiler is measured in British thermal units (Btu). •First, do you use a furnace or boiler? The Btu needed in an individual home is based on the size of the home, its If you are replacing existing equipment, the answer may be there in location and exposure to the elements, its size and number of windows and your basement. the amount of already existing. It may be better to purchase the same type of system currently used in •The fifth and final factor — and oftentimes the most important — is order to utilize either the existing ductwork (furnace) or piping (boiler). cost. A furnace is used in forced-air systems. This system is best designed According to the Larry Rehfield, contractor for Select Air Systems in for use with central air, as the same ducts can generally be used. Plymouth, “gas furnaces cost anywhere from $1,100 to $2,800” — which A boiler uses a hot-water or hydronic system. It is best used for doesn’t include ductwork. controlling heating if the home is divided into different heating zones. The pricing differences, he said, are based upon the efficiency of each This system may also be used as your domestic hot-water source through a model. separate tank. Boilers, on the other hand, range in price from “$4,000 to $5,000 for •Second, should you use gas or oil? high-efficiency models, which include the hot water heating option,” Gas is the most economical and environmentally friendly choice. Rehfield said. However oil or liquid propane (LP) are still used in rural areas where Another aspect of a home’s heating system involves the installation of natural-gas pipelines aren’t yet available. insulation in walls, floors and ceilings. •Third, what kind of efficiency are you looking for? This creates a dead air space that prevents heat from escaping. The most Each system is given an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) popular types of insulation are fiberglass insulation and blown-in or which according to industry standards, “is the percentage of fuel burned cellulose fiber insulation. by the furnace or boiler.” Both require a vapor barrier which stops the vapor from traveling There are three ranges of efficiency, including mid-efficiency (low to through to the insulation. Blown-in insulation is generally used in an mid-80s AFUE), high-efficiency (above 90 AFUE) and super-high- existing home in order to supplement the present insulation. efficiency (above 94 AFUE). According to A1 Patterson, President of A.R.K. Enterprises in Federal guidelines now regulate all AFUE ratings and no furnace or Plymouth, “installation of insulation is calculated by the R-factor, which boiler may fall below 78 percent in today’s energy efficient conscious (measures) the resistance of heat flow. “The higher the R-factor value, the greater the insulation power.” Insulation is also regulated by local building codes. Patterson said the Plymouth code “requires an R -ll factor or three-and- a-half inches of insulation for standard 2-by-4-inch walls, and a R-19 factor or six inches of insulation for ceilings.” The contractor warned, however, that, “when insulating an existing home during remodeling, stuffing five-and-a-half inches of insulation in three-and-a-half-inch walls will not achieve a R-21 factor.” There are a wide range of costs for insulation. Jennifer Behm, Customer Service Representative for Builders Square in Canton said that “on average, R -ll insulation runs 13 cents a square and R-19 (insulation) For Home Improvement is about 25 cents a square foot.” “For a do-it-yourselfers, insulating an average attic can run between Help Throughout the Year, Read... $200 to $500, depending upon if it’s the first layer or if your supplementing an existing supply,” Behm said. As an incentive to all these costly home improvements, MichCon offers D ia l @It CONTINUED

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The second incentive is a Rebate Program. Heat/cold: Furnaces, Fontanive: “This program is offered to all residential customers, but they cannot participate in both the Rebate and Low-interest Loan insulation are popular projects Programs.” With all this talk about heating and insulation, however, one might think CONTINUED that air conditioning would be the last consideration. several money-saving programs to homeowners. The first incentive is a But that’s not true, according to Patterson: “You can usually save ]|ow-interest Loan Program. around $300 by adding air while having a new heating unit installed” r According to Karen Fontanive, public relations coordinator for MichCon, “the Loan Program is available to all residential customers who The most important consideration when buying a central air are current in gas bill payments and pass a credit review.” conditioning system is its size. This can be measured by either Btu or tons ‘This program enables you to purchase a replacement high-efficiency (12,000 Btu equals one ton). gas furnace, boiler and/or insulation and finance up to $2,500 of your According to industry experts, “as a general rule of thumb, each square purchase through MichCon,” Fontanive explained. foot of living space requires 20 Btu of cooling.”

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Canton/Salem clash Depth leads Salem tankers to victory BY ANNE SULLIVAN “It was a typical Canton/Salem meet,” swimmers, especially Joe Foster in the Obudzinski was fourth tallying 196.10 It may have looked like Canton would said Olson. “We swam real well. They butterfly, Craig Steshetz and Jeff Clark in points off the board, earn its second aquatic victory over Salem made it real challenging for us. I’m glad the 50 and 100 freestyle. Canton’s Joe Foster had his best time Thursday, with the number of first place our guys snapped back after the medley Salem placed second, third and fourth °f die season taking first in the 100-yard finishes the Chiefs were chalking up. and were able to relax. We definitely don’t in many events and outscored Canton. butterfly, 58.68 But as the points were tallied, Salem’s want to swim tight against Canton. The Rocks took only four first places in Two events where Salem showed its depth added up to a win as the Rocks “I think they had the idea that if we did a meet where both coaches saw good depth were the 100-yard backstroke and defeated the Chiefs 110-76. what we’re supposed to do we could win. performance from their respective squads. die 100-yard breaststroke. The Rocks Although the score looks like an easy There were a few moments there I think Diving was a highlight for both finished first, second and third, win, both Canton and Salem coaches say they weren’t quite sure who was supposed squads. Canton’s Jason Fowler gave the fn the backstroke, Scott Helmstadter that wasn’t the case. to win this meet.” best performance of his life, scoring finished in 59.38, good for first. Chris After a disqualification in the first The tankers met at the Canton pool 238.50 points off the board. However, Lynn was second, finishing in 101.60, event, Salem coach Chuck Olson was a and the host team finished first in eight of Salem won the event taking the next an<* Eric Seidelman took third in 1:02.42. little concerned how his team would react. 12 events. “We won the battles but lost three finishes. Salem gave an exciting performance in He was concerned the tankers wouldn’t the war,” said Canton coach Hooker For the Rocks, Woody Thomas was die 100-yard breaststroke with its top relax in the pool and be able to do what Wfellman. “They had much better depth.” second with 231.90. Justin Richardson Please see pg. 23 had to be done to win the meet. Wellman saw improved time in all his took third, scoring 212.80, and Chris

Canton’s Scott Belisle competes in the freestyle Thursday night against Salem. Although Canton earned eight first place finishes, they finished behind Salem. (Crier photo by Eriq Lukasik) Three teams are 3-3, Magic, Pistons, and Lakers. The Nets are 2-4. The Bulls PCJBA hoopsters and Blazers are 1-5, and the Kings are 0-6. Sports overseas League Regis. In the American division, the Rockets “B”, “AA” compete lead the division and are undefeated with a Any high school aged volleyball or field Registration for league and tournament 6-0 record. The Pacers are 5-1. hockey athlete interested in playing play at Canton Softball Center begins Plymouth Canton Junior Basketball Three hold a 4-2 record, Spurs, Suns abroad this summer can apply to the March 1. Association “B” and “AA” league and Warriors. The Knicks are 3-3. The Continental Teams Summer Youth The season opens April 18. competition is under way. The girls “B” Hawks are 2-4. Sports Program. Spring season entry fee is $495 per league has one team undefeated, the The Sonics and Hornets are 1-5. The Both sports teams will travel to team with no game fees. Men, women Lakers are 6-0. Bucks are 0-6. England, Holland, Belgium and Germany and co-ed teams are welcome. Currently the Nets are second at 5-1. In boys “AA” league national division, to play local club teams and participate in For more information call 483-2913 The Celtics stand at 3-3. Pistons and the Celtics and Knicks are 2-0. The Bulls, various tournaments. for taped information, or office lines 483- Rockets are 2-4, and the Kings are 0-6. Nets, Rockets and 76ers are 1-1. The Field hockey athletes will leave June 5600 ext. 102 or 103, Monday 4-9 p.m., Girls “AA” league competition got Hawks and Jazz are 0-2. 21 and return July 6. Volleyball players and weekends 10a.m.-5 p.m. underway and the Lakers and Pistons are In the American division four teams will leave July 12 and return July 27. Canton Softball Center is hosting its 1-0, the Celtics and Kings are 0-1. are undefeated and four teams are winless. For an application, and cost annual “Early Bird” tournament April 16- In the boys “B” league National The Kings, Lakers, Pacers and Pistons are information, call 708-848-0070 or write 18. It is open to all teams. Entry fee is division, the Jazz and 76ers are 6-0. The 2-0. The Bucks, Hornets, Sonics and Continental Teams, 804 S. Ridgeland, $100 plus $7/game umpire fee. For more Celtics are 5-1. Spurs are 0-2. Oak Park, IL 60304. information call 483-5600 ext. 102. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993 Page 23 Rocks sink Chiefs CEP Highlights" Continued from pg. 22 freestyle relay, teaming up with Clark, three entrants finishing with a difference Steshetz and Todd Gillihan. The team Gymnastics: In the championship match, Salem of less than one second. finished in 3:28.31. Canton, 6-1 beat Canton in the first game 15-10. The Alex Beard took first in 1:08.11. Clark took first in the 50-yard The Chiefs defeated John Glenn Chiefs came back and took the second Right behind Beard in second was Phil freestyle, finishing in 22.91, setting a 132.10 -118.75 Monday night. game 15-8. In the final game, Salem won Hoffmeyer, finishing in 1:08.12. Andy new pool record. Kim Lewke and Kim Rennolds tied 15-10 and took the tournament. Defiling was third in 1:08.76. The Chiefs took first and second in the for first on vault, 8.55 Salem beat Hazel Park 15-5, 15-6. In Also taking a first for Salem was Joe 100-yard freestyle, with Clark finishing Rennolds was first on bars with 8.4, the second round, the Rocks faced Ervin in the 200-yard individual medley, first in 50.47, and Steshetz in second and floors with 9.2 Farmington Harrison and won both with a time of 2:11.83. with 51.51. Lewke took first on the beam with games 15-8, 15-8. Salem faced Franklin €1 David Bracht, Matt Erickson, Ervin Building depth has helped chalked up 9.05. AH -around, Rennolds scored in the third round and won 15-4,15-10. and Fred Locke teamed up in the 200-yard many wins for Salem, including its 34,95, for first, and Lewke was second Undefeated in pool play, when Salem freestyle relay and took first place in victory over Canton.Many of Salem’s with 33.85. advanced to the playoffs, Salem drew 1:33.98. depth swimmers have continued to cut Against North Farmington last Hazel Park in the first round and defeated Canton claimed six more first place their times. Wednesday , Canton took first in all them again, in the best 2-3. The Rocks finishes, two were medleys and four were Eric Seidelman gave his personal best events. took the first game 15-10, and the second individual events. performance in the 200-yard freestyle, Rennolds earned her best score on the 15-5. Mike Orris, Foster, Craig Steshetz, finishing in 1:57.51, taking third* floor this season, 9.35. She took all - In the second round of playoffs, Salem and Jeff Clark took first in the 200-yard around with 34.85. Jenny Tedesco was drew Harrison and beat the Hawks 2-3. medley relay, finishing in 1:43.53. Ervin gave his best performance this second all -around with 34.1. The Rocks lost the first game 15-13. ^ The freestyle events were strong for year in the 100-yard freestyle, finishing in Salem, undefeated. Came back in the second and won 15-10. Canton as the Chiefs took first in all. 51.8, taking third. The Rocks remain undefeated as they In the final game, Salem won 16-14. ’ Orris was first in two individual events The Rocks are now 3-1, and will face scored a 143.8-130.1 win over John W restlin g : and as part of the 400-yard freestyle relay, North Farmington on Thursday. Glenn last week. claiming first in the 200 with a time of Canton is 2-2 and will compete Canton, 2-6-1. The Rock gymnasts captured first, Seven wrestlers traveled to the 1:53.84, and the 500 in 5:01.86. against Northville on Thursday at home second and third in each event. He was the fourth leg in the 400-yard for the division championship. Catholic Central Tri-Meet Saturday. Kim Miller was first in all-around The Chiefs won six matches, four with 36.4. against Catholic Central, two against Melissa Hopson finished second with Roseville. All Canton grapplers, except 5 Rock grapplers place at Romulus 35.85, and Alysia Sofios was third with Frank Toramina, moved up a weight class 35.65. Courtney Gonyea scored 34.45. for this meet. BY ANNE SULLIVAN John Svec (160) claimed fourth place, Salem faces Northville today at home. Against Catholic Central, three of the Salem headed to the Romulus losing 6-4 to John Davis of Lake Orion. Basketball: four matches Canton won were pins. Invitational Saturday and saw some of the Wade Langdon (171) took fifth place, Canton, 2-7 overall, 1-2 in conference. Frank Toramina (112) pinned his toughest competition the squad has faced defeating Ruben Delosrios of Lake Orion. The Chiefs earned their second victory opponent in the third period at 4:30. this year. Salem’s heavy weight, Ryan Guiliani this season defeating Livonia Franklin Dave Smith (145) executed the fall in Five Rock grapplers placed in the took fifth place, pinning Lansing 51-44. 2:30. It took Ryan Conner (152) 1:05 to tournament and the team finished ninth Eastern’s Aaron Smith in 2:56. Responding well to Franklin’s pin his opponent. out of 17 teams. “Our kids did well,” said Krueger. “The pressure, the Canton squad played hard Nick Spano (140) won a 15-0 “We were running with the great big tournaments get harder. What we hope for and defended well Friday night. decision. dog,” said Ron Krueger, Salem coach. is at the end (of the season), the league The Chiefs led at the end of each The Chiefs lost the match 53-23 to Salem’s Bryan Herrald (119) won fifth won’t seem as hard, and we’ll be ready for quarter, taking a 30-22 lead at halftime. Catholic Central. place, executing a pin over Lake Orion’s the competition.” A1 Hollingsworth led the team in Against Roseville, Canton earned two Jerry Tyson. In dual meet action last week, Salem scoring with 14, and had nine rebounds. wins. Spano (140) executed a pin in 38 Mark Burley (125) came out of the faced John Glenn and pulled off a 36-33 Matt Paupore added 12 points. seconds, and Buslepp won on decision 12- tournament in sixth place, losing to the 7. win. Ryan Cox tossed in eight points and second seeded 125 grappler, Atiba Ward of The Chiefs lost the meet 50-15. Going into the last event, the Rocks grabbed eight rebounds. Flint Northern. At the Garden City Novice were trailing 33-30, when Guiliani came Salem, 9-0. tournament, freshman heavyweight Doug through with a pin in 3:30 and Salem The Rocks remain undefeated as they Cooper won the tournament, executing added another victory. He was one of five chalked up a 71-57 win over Farmington. pins executed by the Rocks against three pins in 3:09 on the mat. The same steady performance the Freshmen Tom Keeling (119) and John Glenn. Rocks have given all year, its dominant Wright (171) both took fifth place. Four other Salem grapplers won on a size and ability to get inside and score The Chiefs face Walled Lake Western pin, Scott Hughes (103) in 1:00; Mark Friday night added up to the ninth Thursday and will head to Belleville for Burley (125) in 1:35; Phil Mitchell (130) consecutive win for Salem. an invitational on Saturday. in 2:44; and Steve Hughes (140) in 3:32. The Rocks led the entire game, Bryan Herrald (119) won on decision stretching the lead to 20. But Farmington 5-1. Aaron Lapinski (145) claimed a 17- closed the lead late in the third quarter and Plymouth Kicks 15 decision victory. early in the fourth, narrowing it to eight. The Rocks are now 4-3 overall. They Late in the fourth quarter, the Rocks fece Walled Lake Central on Thursday. stretched it again. win championship James Head and Mike Slone tossed in The ‘83 Plymouth Kicks (under-10 20 points each. Select) won the Under-11 Championship Baseball camp Salem is ranked number five in the of the Canton Soccerdome’s first indoor Even though it’s winter, it’s not too state and will face North Farmington on session. The Kicks were 7-0-1, including early to be thinking of baseball. Friday. three shutouts. They scored 83 goals this Eastern Michigan University season, and only allowed 21 through their Intercollegiate Athletics will sponsor a Volleyball: net. winter baseball camp Feb. 14, on the Salem, 1st Place Plymouth Varsity Players are: Kenny Wuorenma, Oliver EMU campus. Invitational. Wolcott, Derek Vermeulen. T.J. Tomasso, The camp is open to children 8-16 The championship in this tournament NickTochman, Brian Thiess, Jay Soffen. years and will include baseball came down to a Canton/Salem match-up Shane Smith, Jay Smith, Jon McGlone, g-i : fundamentals. Saturday, with Salem seeded number Chirs LaMasse, Phil Morrone. Marty Salem’s Aaron Lapinski in a match Cost is $35 and includes lunch and a t- one, and Canton number two. Kane, Justin Griffin, Danny Gill and against a John Glenn wrestler. shirt. number two. Brian Conway. Lapinski won 17-15. (Crier photo by For more information, call (313) 487- The Rocks won the tournament for the The Kicks are coached by Dennis Eriq Lukasik) 0315. second consecutive year. Tochman and Bill Thiess. Page 24 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993

By Randy They bought the farm Picking up Eaton What's all this stuff about a big, old that if he paid him cash for it, he'd not bam out on North Territorial Road? sell to anyone else. So, no contracts the chips Everybody knows that Beacon drawn, no money down, my folks began £? ______„ Meadows has been there forever. Well, saving money to but the farm on a hand folks, that's not exactly true. There was a shake. own kitchen on his return. So, was trust, Consider this, much of Plymouth- time when the Valdbrick family, that Is it still like that in Plymouth- save now, pay when you can afford it Canton was built on similar handshakes, lived in the still beautiful brick house bn Cartton? Somehow, I doubt it. fostered in our little community. Years The community still has a special feel Ann Arbor Trail, owned all 148 acres of The offer was made and accepted in later, when my dad would re-posses the about it...I do not doubt its spirit was that lucious property. (Mr. Valdbrick was the late '40s, and one day in the '50s, my Plymouth Mail, he discovered the evolu­ bom in the midst of those trusting grips. the head of die national boy scouts.) dad withdrew the agreed upon amount tion of a thing called credit, and that he One day Dad and I were driving out to My mom and dad wanted to buy the from his savings account and walked would need to establish some — for he the barn, I think to check on Rick whole farm from them, so Dad arranged over to the Valdbricks from our house on owned not one credit card...Who needed Caplin's farm work there, when we drove a loan from Floyd Kehrl at the downtown Maple, plunking down the cash on the them when whole farms were transfered past a rather big billboard well implanted corner bank, then went to see Mr. kitchen table. The farm and the old, red on a handshake? Today, in our "buy now, on the property announcing, "Future Valdbrick. Mr. Valdbrick turned down bam changed hands, literally. pay later" society, it is now no wonder home of the Plymouth Hills Country my dad's offer to buy the property I can recall the celebrations in our that one reminisces, eh? Club." As Dad knew nothing about it, he through bank financing, but did tell him

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Continued from pg. 24 be chased toward the old cemetery (at the called the number on the billboard to east comer of the property), because it learn that they had just forgotten to was very haunted, rumor had it that bod­ include him in their plans. They were ies of Civil War veterans had been some local entrepreneurs who wanted to removed, but we knew differently. I make a country club out of a farm. Don’t watched, over a period of 15 years, while remember who they were, but no doubt, the mausoleum that used to stand there they think to get that handshake first sank into the ground and disappeared, now. and personally, tuned over with my own Now, let's go to that big, old red bam! shovel long pieces of ancient coffin. John Gaffield has dug up the accompany­ This year, while Amtracking into ing photo of it. Cavernous, musty, straw Plymouth from Chicago, my window and hay filled, ancient farm implements, whizzed past the old farm. I recalled a decorated in cobwebs, hanging on old Christmas morning envelope with “Surprise!” was an understatement when the Eaton family saw this sign on square nails. As did my friend and I, in instructions to "go to the garage’’...on my their property. The golf course never came to fruition, even after the the early ’50s, would walk out there as bicycle was another note saying "go to promoters finally talked to the property owners. (Photo courtesy of Gaffield late as possible at night to finger out a Tommy's hardware"...hop on bike, fly Studios and John Gaffield for his ideas for the column) couple of the old grease guns from their out Sheldon Road to Tommy's. On their Every day I would ride to the back freeway where Dusty used to rear up in resting place. Then, when kids older than door, another note, "go to the barn." east comer of the farm, get on the little victory over the iron horse...Beacon us would pull their cars in to 'park' in Kicking up gravel, I cut right up the old trail along the north fence and wait for Meadows where the farm used to be...a romantic solitude...We would creep up dirt road to the bam...hop off bike, ran to the commuter train from Detroit to Ann beautiful house where the old bam used on them smearing their windows with stable door of barn...open, out pops Arbor...then, race it across the back of to be. On a misty day, looking north over heavy grease, then yell and shout, run­ gigantic palamino head...a magnificent, the property. Passengers waving and Beacon Meadows, can't you still catch a ning away with great excitment. golden cowboy horse! For Christmas. cheering, me waving my blue cowboy glimpse of that boy racing against the Of course, we had to be careful not to Lucky boy! hat...never lost. Now, I see that there is a future you live on now? | $4.50 for the first 10 words, 20$ j each additional word. Deadline: | Monday, 4pm. I Call 453-6900 Crier Classifieds

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’ 9 3 ICE FEST P-C School Board ignores voters Your opinions on the 11th Annual Plymouth Ice Sculpture EDITOR: woods anyway.” I don’t believe the law Spectacular are important. Send in your advice and ideas to In the Plymouth-Canton School Board allows one group to make that judgment be considered for the future. meeting of Jan. 11, the board has shown for another. ( that they do not listen or respond to the i o cc citizens who elect them. In voting for a The School Board has given control of f S o cc o fence around Miller Woods, the board has this precious, publicly owned resource to * cc O < o allowed a small group with illogical 0 0 £ flL a secret society that has refused to provide * reasoning prevail although over 100 information on their bylaws or** neighbors of the woods are opposed to the ICE CARVING EVENTS a a □ □ membership. They are very effective in < plan. blocking anyone from influencing their OVERALL ICE SCULPTURES In addition to the neighbors, the policy. a □ □ □ Plymouth Township Planning f Commission stated that they were not in The Kiwanis is funding a questionable TRAFFIC/ CROWD CONTROL a □ □ □ favor of a fence around the woods but had project from this secret group. (Thing no legal ability to stop it. Their last about that the next time you are asked to L IG H T S H O W words were not to go slow and try every buy popcorn or peanuts or attend their o □ □ a pancake breakfast!) other alternative first. In fact, the : neighbors have suggested many OTHER RELATED EVENTS □ □ □ □ alternatives and have a large force of In fact, the extent of the problems in citizens who are willing to work to police the woods has greatly been exaggerated by RESTAURANTS/SHOPS □ □ □ □ the woods and enforce the ordinance a small group who do not live next to the 1 governing it. The Friends of the Miller woods an who complain that neighbors Woods is unwilling to consider this plan. slamming their doors are bothering the SUGGESTIONS: birds. The neighbors feel they can control Chief Berry of the Plymouth any problems, but the Friends refuse to i Township Police Department has publicly share a list of alleged problems with the 1 stated that in his opinion a fence would neighbors. not deter the type of problem the woods is alleged to have (people walking dogs, In the nest election, we need some i children riding bikes). accountability. I urge everyone to&- The School Board has also ignored the remember the Board’s unwillingness tost Americans with Disabilities Act in listen to a large group of concerned I approving a plan that requires the citizens in voting for a fringe group’s Send or Deliver Your Survey to: handicapped to go to school for a key to a plaii for the fence. I urge you to,* The Community Crier locked gate when others will have free remember this when you get a 821 Penniman Ave. access. The Friends say that they do not solicitation from the Friends of Miller Plymouth, Ml 48170 need to consider the needs of the Woods or the Kiwanis. handicapped since "they can’t visit the BARBARA KORTE THE COMMUNITY CRIER: January 27,1993 Page 31

Fresh blood needs time to organize T h e One of the pleasant parts of my job is getting Community occasional Frank Millington letters out o f the blue. Crier Frank, as most of you know, is the “grand old man” With malice THE of Plymouth Township politics, having proven — in the NEWSPAPER toward none WITH ITS long run for the township -- that his Cadillac-training to HEART IN THE count and fly-speck widgets amounted to full-blown PLYMOUTH- CANTON COMMUNITY Eldorados before long. The national media was counting how many 821 Penniman Ave. On the local governmental level, Township Trustee Plymouth, MI 48170 campaign promises the new president broke by the end (313) 453-6900 Frank’s watchfulness centered on counting golf balls of his saxophone solo with Little Richard; The Crier and asking ugly questions about water rates. PUBUSHER: will give Deb Whyman and Jerry Vorva a little longer. W. Edward Wendover Having thus proven that his political path was After all, they both walked into a Lansing power tug- GENERAL MANAGER: correct, Frank has gone on to question various other of-war where Democrats and Republicans alike are Mike Came singing, “I can’t drive with 55.” EDITOR: things in life, such as, “Why don’t folks become better Craig Farrand consumers by reading newspaper ads and using Canton’s news-grabbing is snoozy these days — REPORTERS: coupons for planned shopping trips?” Amy Kidweil exemplified by a relatively quiet election. Nobody even Alex Lundberg With such an enlarged field of knowledge, it was challenged Supervisor Tom Yack where the four SPORTS EDITOR: easy for Frank to win The Community Crier staff’s proceeding supervisors were thrown out of office. But Anne Sullivan endorsement for Plymouth Township Ombudsman wait until the “Community Center” — otherwise known PHOTOGRAPHER: THE DAY AFTER HE FILED FOR THE OFFICE! as “Yack Racket Courts” — hits the agenda. Tim Shuller BUSINESS ASSISTANTS: He has also turned his attention, from time to time, to In the meantime, The Crier’s new kids on the block Margaret Glomsld The Crier’s performance. found that the Mayflower Hotel went into receivership, Myles Kennedy Such was his last letter. Frank wanted to know why Canton’s good-hearted bike give-away was illegal and RECEPTIONISTS: Geneva Guenther he did not see the “old time agressiveness” in reporting that the cable television contracts have a lot of things to Becca Jardine here of late. He cites some staff turnover and some look at. None of those stories came from press releases CIRCULATION: format changes. (Yes, there’s fresh blood in the either. Peter Poulos newsroom and the opinion pages moved to the inside ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: back pages, ala New York Times.) There are plenty of pots on the burner too. Lisa Stuart The joint services issue is moving to the forefront ASST. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: By way of explanation, at least in part Frank, this is soon. Downtown issues are moving quickly in Jack Armstrong the period in the media known as the “honeymoon.” Plymouth and stalled in Canton. Plymouth-Canton ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: Remember, a whole new generation was elected to Schools will be facing uncertain state aid on the one Michelle Tregembo Wilson Plymouth Township Hall (with Frank’s help), and two Gary Gosselhi hand and an expiring teachers’ contract on the other. Ellen Tracy______brand new state representatives were elected for The Plymouth-Canton Community. And the famed WTUA sewer is not completely out of PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY by The Plymouth-Canton Community At least for a brief moment, these new kids on the the woods yet. What happens with the Mayflower Crier, Inc. Hotel is of interest to the entire Plymouth-Canton CARRIER DELIVERED block are traditionally given the opportunity to get $1.75 monthly, $20 yearly organized. Community. This summer-fall are elections at City U .S. MAIL DELIVERED: Hall. That should stir things up at what some call $ 3 0 yearly in U.S.A. Take Frank’s friend, Kathleen Keen-McCarthy, the “Wally World at 201 S. Main.” M ember new Plymouth Township Supervisor. Only time will tell - m u whether she’s the fresh face she promised or whether The Community Crier is lucky to have avid readers ® SSSSMS-— she’ll become the new Good Old Boy, join the like Frank Millington. It keeps the staff on their toes, Plymouth Rotary Club and conduct business as usual and the readers represented. (like Maurie Breen did and like Gerry Law wished he could do). And The Plymouth-Canton Community is lucky to COMMITTEDccmma ^COMMUNITY 9 COMMUNICATIONS •^ have folks like Frank Millington too. They keep the 345 Fleet St. And it takes the mostly-new board time to see who’s new developments in perspective with community Plymouth, Mi 48170 going to sit next to whom. history. (313) 453-6860 PRESIDENT: W. Edward Wendover

Exercise your First Amendment rights - GENERAL MANAGER: and let us and your neighbors know Mike Came what you think and where you stand. ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: Letters to the editor are easier than you Send a letter to the editor Karen Guyor think: Simply write down your thoughts, TO: The Editor ^ GRAPHIC ARTISTS: Wendy Harless sign your name and mail it to (or drop it The Community Crier off at) our office. Unsigned letters won’t Liz Scoggins 821 Penniman Ave. be considered, but names may be with­ Elaine Wisniewski held depending on circumstances. Plymouth, MI 48170 Page 32 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Jammy 2 7 ,1 M 3 i t T h M”

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