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BY LIZ SEYMOUR A symbol of deterioration and despair, In the middle of downtown the hotel’s fall from grace is even more Plymouth’s renaissance sits its biggest glaring in a City that spends over a mil­ eyesore — The Mayflower Hotel. lion dollars on downtown development. Storefronts are full, and pedestrians are wearing out the new, brick walkways. But the Mayflower is on the brink of R u n collapse. Its owners owe $88,000 in back taxes, according to City and Wayne County tax records. Its occupancy rate hovers at 60 R e s u l t s percent. Its customer base is unclear. Last year, the property was reassessed at 73 percent of its former value, from $2,736,260 to $741,548. ’ “Since we left, there has been a seri­ ous decline,” said Creon Smith, who for­ merly was a part owner and operator of the hotel. “It just hasn’t had the upkeep.” Both inside and out, the hotel needs a lift. The banquet rooms and lobby are shabby. The exterior facade hasn’t changed in decades. “It’s the same as the >? postcards from 25 years ago,” City The owners of the Mayflower Hotel are attempting to secure funding for a planned Manager Steve Walters said. $2.5 million renovation. (Crier photo by R* A lw ood, Jr.) Walters holds out hope for the one, but sources told The Crier that NBD Washington D.C. in 1981 to be honored . ■'{ Mayflower. He said that the hotel is will provide the money. at a Rose Garden ceremony at The White heading away from financial ruin and “It’s closer than ever,” Karmo said House. Lorenz was being named the - toward a new era of prosperity. Monday. That should provide a cash Senior Entrepreneur Advocate of the the He could be right. Matt Karmo, the infusion to restore the hotel to its former Year. In Plymouth, they called him “Mr. owner-operator of the Mayflower said grandeur, he said. Mayflower.” he’s close to securing a mortgage from a Mr. Mayflower local bank. He wouldn’t reveal which Ralph G. Lorenz travelled to Please see pg. 6 Community cornerstone

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M ayflow er H otel, revitalized landm ark could provide boost BY BRIAN CORBETT place?” The downtown business community would continue to be sue- Or, perhaps, a more pertinent question: What has happened to cessful without the Mayflower Hotel, according to local property it? The hotel, located on the comer of Ann Arbor Trail and Main owners, but that doesn’t minimize the importance of its survival. Street and built in 1927, was once a meeting place for community The YMCA Father’s Day run was The Mayflower Hotel does not serve the volume of confer- activity groups with a pub and restaurant for town folk to chat held Sunday in downtown ences and visitors it once did, but its reputation as Plymouth’s about City happenings. “There used to be people lined up out the Plymouth. Complete results can be landmark has, for many residents, remained untarnished. door,” said Pugh. found on page 28 of this week’s “You’ve always got to think about the hotel,” said David Pugh The scenic views, of Kellogg Park, with the Penniman Theatre Community Crier. (Crier photo by of Pugh-Canon Properties. “What’s going to happen to that marquee backdrop, Please see pg. 8 R . A lw ood , J r.) race Into the sun On the run Students spend time at NASA New business brings Bolivian Complete listings for YMCA space camp in Florida art to downtown Plymouth Father’s Day run inside See Friends & Neighbors pg. 20 See Getting Down to Business pg. 14 See Sports pgs. 28-29 Hie Canton Liberty Fest is ready to alike, including lots of entertainment and The Thursday night activities include die evening, take center stage in Heritage Park next food. A classic car show will bring out a special concert in the Heritage Park Concerts on the two stages begin week. The fifth annual event, which hundreds of vehicles, fine arts and arts & amphitheater, followed by a free showing around noon and run all afternoon with a draws more than 50,000 people to the crafts shows run both Saturday and of the Disney movie “Pocahontas” at major show set for 7:30 p.m. leading up park and surrounding civic center com­ Sunday. The “Taste of Canton” offers dusk. to the fireworks (this one features the plex, is scheduled to run for four days samples from 10 dining establishments in Then on Friday, watch for another Marc Phillips Band). The festival con- this year — Thursday, Friday, Saturday the community, while the special concert in the amphitheater at eludes on Sunday with hours for most and Sunday. D.A.R.E./Outback dinner highlights food 7:30 p.m. Also offered that evening will activities between noon and 5 p.m. There is no admission to enter the fes­ choices Sunday. be bingo and a Vegas Night put on by St. Special festival events do not include tival grounds and most of the activities There are mini-midway rides for kids Thomas A’ Becket’s booster group. rappelling demonstrations by the Canton are free. This year is the first to include and a special in-line skating competition. Festival hours on Saturday begin SOT unit, the nationally recognized Thursday night activities. Most of the Also planned are demonstrations by around 10 a.m. and end only after the Flying Aces flying disc team, and the major events take place on Saturday and Canton Public Safety personnel, wander­ fireworks that night The giant fireworks Canton K-9 police unit Sunday in the park. ing musicians and characters, art work­ display begins after dark around 10 p.m. The “Xtreme Games” in-line skating There are events for young and old shops for children, paddle boat rides, raf­ Most of the activities, such as the car competition on Sunday is being spon- fle sales, fun inflatable games and much shows, concerts and art exhibitions, stay sored by Continental Cablevision and more. « open throughout the afternoon and into ESPN.

|| In to d a y 's CZrier; look: for an City street paving on fall ballot insert from: BY LIZ SEYMOUR The administration, specifically City Monday’s meeting, told the commission Voting for president, Congress, the Manager Steve Walters, must determine he’ll vote down the tax increase. state legislature and the Wayne County the streets that would be paved and the “The fact is, I don’t want to pay that Commission apparently isn’t enough for cost estimates by July 31. much money if I’m not going to get a Plymouth residents. On August 19, the City Commission is direct benefit,” he said. Wilson lives on a On Monday, the November ballot expected to approve the ballot language road maintained by Wayne County, grew even longer. from the bond counsel. The following which means it won’t be improved by the Registered voters in the City will also day, the City will notify the Wayne City paving program. cast ballots on a bond proposal to fund 10 County Elections Commission about the City officials may even appoint a citi­ years of street paving. additional ballot issue. zens committee to advise the commission The City Commission received a This is the first time the City has tried about the upcoming ballot proposal and 4190$ Ford Road * Canton timetable of events at its Monday meet­ to sell bonds to pave roads. Usually, a participate in the public information cam­ ing that lead up to the November 5 gener­ (313)981-5800 special assessment district is created. paign. al election. That means only property owners living But Mayor Ronald Loiselle and on the street would be taxed. A bond Commissioner Douglas Miller said they issue spreads the 2-mill tax increase didn’t think that a citizens committee was among all residents. necessary. The issue is likely to divide residents, so the City is planning an elaborate pub­ Plymouth residents could face two ATTORNEY lic information campaign. tax-increase proposals in two months. “The key here is that you get the cor­ The Plymouth-Canton School District is rect facts out there,” said Del Templeton, considering a bond issue for new school a resident who supports the bond issue. construction that could be on the ballot in JOHN F. VOS III Todd W ilson, who also attended Decem ber.

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Postmaster, send change of address June 20-23 notice to The Community Crier, 821 Penniman Ave,, Plymouth, Ml 48170-1624. ‘Vapor cloud’ sends 8 to hospital School officials investigate chlorine accident at Salem pool BY BRIAN CORBETT ined at the scene and refused transporta­ Approximately 100 students from the A dangerous combination of chemi­ tion to the hospital, Canton Township Kid’s Time child care program and T h i s W e e k : cals produced a very irritating gas in Fire Chief Mike Rorabacher said in a Community Education classes were evac­ Salem High School Monday, sending press release. uated by staff and PCEP student assis­ • The Plymouth Lions Club is eight people to die hospital, according to The patients’ symptoms included tants and taken to Phase HI, the building hosting the Walker Bros. the Plymouth-Canton School Di$trict labored breathing and irritated eyes, but located between Salem and Canton high Circus tomorrow at 5:30 Community Relations Department, and none of the injuries were serious, schools. p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for police and fire department reports. Plymouth Community Fire Chief Larry Groth said his department was The incident, which remains under Groth said. requested to send an EMS vehicle to the shows in the Unisys park­ investigation, occurred at approximately Canton Police Spokesperson Lew PCEP Monday. “We transported four stu­ ing lot. The traditional big 12:15 p.m. when two pool maintenance Stevens said four gallons of muriatic acid dents and one lifeguard to St. Mary’s top raising will take place chemicals were accidentally mixed in the were mixed into 60 gallons of chlorine in Hospital,” he said. “The main complaint at 10 a.m. Tickets are Salem High School Swimming pool area, the pool area of Salem High School, cre­ was itching eyes and trouble breathing.” available at the Mayflower die P-C Schools said. ating a chlorine gas. Hotel, the Trading Post Another six individuals were exam­ Groth termed it as a “vapor cloud.” P lease se e p g . 4 and Beitner Jewelry. • The Plymouth District Library will reopen tomor­ Plymouth Beautification row at their new location at 705 S. Main St. (for­ merly Farmer Jack’s). Committee helps City grow Complete library opera­ tions will be housed there B Y LIZ SEYM OUR until the new building is Plymouth, the City that just fin­ complete in spring, 1998. ished a makeover, must want to ensure its beauty lasts forever. h e e e k e n d So like most local governments, it T W formed a committee to get the job done. • All eyes will be on Canton After years of inactivity, The as Liberty Fest kicks off Plymouth Beautification Committee tomorrow in Heritage has held four meetings and adopted a Park. The festival, which City flower. includes entertainment, Its latest action is the creation of the Adopt-a-Curbside garden pro­ food and fun, runs gram. Committee members are solicit­ through Sunday. Most ing local businesses to plant flower events are free. gardens in groves between the side­ • Canton isn’t the only place walks and streets of Plymouth. where festivals are taking “W e’re sending letters to area busi­ place. Northville is hosting nesses and civic organizations asking them to participate,” Daniel Dwyer, Art in the Sun Saturday the chair of the committee, said in a and Sunday. The annual written statement. event will include art “This is a great way for people to booths throughout down­ enjoy the outdoors and improve the town Northville. Call (810) City.” City Commissioner Doug Miller 349-7640 for more infor­ revived the Beautification Committee mation. during his stint as mayor last year. • CWR is hosting their The current mayor, Ron Loiselle, Canton Clean-Up Friday recently appointed Administrative and Saturday. Services Director Carol Stone as the City’s liaison to the committee. I n d e x Adopting a garden is an inexpen­ sive, effortless way for companies to Friends & Neighbors..pg. 20 show their civic pride, Stone said. A flat of flowers costs less than Business...... pg. 14 $10, she said. Companies are asked to Happenings...... pgs. 18,19 buy and plant the flowers, and main­ Deaths...... pg. 22 tain the garden with water and plant food, if needed. Sports...... pgs. 28-29 The daylily, which was named the Opinion...... pgs. 30-31 official City flower last month, is being touted for inclusion in the Adopt-a-Curbside Garden program. Daylilies grow easily, bloom for a long time and come in a variety of Look for information on the colors, Stone said. Carol Stone helps plant flowers in front of City Hall. (Crier photo by R. Alwood, Jr.) Most companies will select garden­ roads. can be displayed in the adopted gar- Canton Liberty Fest in this ing spots along the edge of City If businesses participate, it won’t den. “We thought that would have a week’s edition of The streets; the Beautification Committee go unnoticed, Stone said. Outstanding little, more meaning than a plaque so Community Crier. A guide has adopted the Amoco gas station on gardening efforts will be honored with others could see if you’ve gotten the to the fest is enclosed. the comer of Sheldon and Ann Arbor a stake in the shape of the daylily that award,” Stone said. 8 taken to hospital following chemical accident at pool

Continued from pg. 3 cation. “All of the parents of the students were called to Rorabacher said the patients included a six-year-old Rorabacher said high school security had secured the inform them of the incident and to remind them if their female, two eight-year-old females, one eight-year-old site when firefighters arrived the scene at approximately child experiences physical symptoms or listlessness to male, one nine-year-old female, one 15-year-old male, 12:30 p.m. “The building was ventilated with the assis­ take them to their family physician ” Jacobs said. and two additional school employees, “all of them basi­ tance of school personnel,” Rorabacher said. “The chemi­ “Safety is always the top concern in these situations. cally complaining of respiratory discomfort.” cals were diluted and washed away.” The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is conducting Five people were taken to St. Mary Hospital, two peo­ Ken Jacobs, area coordinator for security at the PCEP, a thorough investigation into the incident and every pre­ ple to Oakwood Hospital and one person to St. Joseph said Canton EMS, Fire and Police, and Plymouth caution is being taken to ensure the incident does not M ercy Hospital, Township Rescue responded immediately. “The safety of happen again.” The patients transported by the Plymouth Community the students was and is of the utmost importance in the Judy Evola, P-C Schools Community Relations, Fire Department were taken in for observation, Groth situation,” he said. “The Canton Township emergency praised Jacobs for his handling of the emergency. “Ken said. “There is nothing here (in the report) to indicate pri­ units and PCEP staff worked cooperatively to evacuate Jacobs was instrumental in-getting the emergency people ority one or life threatening,” he said. the students in a timely manner.” there and getting the students over to Phase III,” she said. Muriatic acid is a pool maintenance cleaner. Chlorine Salem High School was closed for the remainder of “It was handled so professionally.” is a poisonous, gaseous chemical element with a dis­ Monday and reopened yesterday at 7 a.m. Summer vaca­ Evola said: “The school district is doing every thing in agreeable odor that’s used in bleaching and water purifi­ tion began last week. our power to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools cordially invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a bid for upcoming ASHPHALT PAVING PROJECTS. Specifications and The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools invites all interested and qualified Bid Forms can be obtained at the Purchasing Department, Board of Education Building, 454 S. Harvey companies to submit a BID for FRP/AMP FLUSH DOORS - RAIL AND STILE DOORS - PANELS - Street, Plymouth, MI. Bids are due on or before 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 28, 1996. The Board of Education ALUMINUM FRAMING SYSTEMS for various schools in the district.’Specifications and Bid Forms can reserves the right to accept any or reject all bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the School be obtained at the Purchasing Department, Board of Education Building, 454 S. Harvey Street, Plymouth, District. MI during normal business hours. Bids are due on or before 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 25, 1996. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept any or reject all bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the School District. BOARD OF EDUCATION Plymouth-Canton Community BOARD OF EDU CATION Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Schools ■

Susan E, Davis, Secretary Susan E. Davis, Secretary

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES - REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1996

Supervisor Keen-McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.and led in the pledge of Allegiance to the Ms. Arnold moved to approve the Utility Easements for Joseph and Katherine Ulrey located at 11707 Lehigh Flag. All members were present. Court and Michael and Cathy Flavin located at 11689 Lehigh Court. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all.

Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the May 28, 1996, Regular Meeting of the Mr. Griffith moved to establish July 16, 1996 for Public Hearing for an industrial Facilities Exemption Board of Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Brooks. Ayes all. . Certificate covering the cost of machinery and equipment; furniture and fixtures; and building improvements as requested by Vico Products Company located at 41555 Ann Arbor Road. Seconded by Mr. Curmi. Ayes all. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the June 4, 1996, Work Session of the Board of Trustees as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Ms. Arnold moved to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. C-96-01, adopting the amendments to the Alarm User Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Curmi. Ayes all. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the agenda for the June 11, 1996, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Clerk Massengill reported that the Plymouth Canton Community School District used the Unilect “Patriot” System for their June 10 election and she received positive feed back on the equipment’s performance from Mr. Griffith moved to approve the cooperative agreement between Wayne County and the Charter Township of school personnel, precinct inspectors, and voters. Plymouth for the “Urban County” Community Development Block Grant Program for the next three years (1997-1999) as presented and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to sign the cooperative agreement. Seconded Trustee Curmi questioned if a Weighmaster would be placed on Beck Road. by Mrs. Brooks. Ayes all. Chief Berry reported that the new Helmet Safety Program is going very well and Sgt. Robert Smith should be Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the contract between Wayne County and the Charter Township of Plymouth commended. for the Community Development Block Grant Program 1996 fiscal year as presented and authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Mr. Griffith moved to receive and file Communications as listed. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all.

Ms. Arnold moved to approve the purchase of additional “Fibar” from Seavey Corporation for installation at It was moved by Mr. Griffith and seconded by Ms. Arnold to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.. Ayes all. Brentwood and Plymouth Township Parks; at a cost of $8,837.20; utilizing 1995/1996 funds set aside through the Community Development Block Grant Program. Seconded by Mr. Curmi. Ayes all. Marilyn Massengill, CMC Kathleen Keen-McCarthy, Supervisor Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth Charter Township of Plymouth Mrs. Mueller moved to authorize the engineering firm of Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. to prepare plans showing the improvement, location and estimate of costs for the pavement of Green Meadows Subdivision, The foregoing is a synopsis of the Board of Trustees held on May 28, 1996. The full text is available in the Palmer’s Acres and Palmer’s Re-Subdivision as submitted and described on the received petitions for a cost not Clerk’s Office for perusal. They will be submitted for Board approval at the next regular meeting on June 11, to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). The scope of the work for the above shall include: 1996,

1. The procurement of soil borings from a qualified agent. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids 2. Preliminary field shots and necessary field review. and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all 3. Meetings with Wayne County to review preliminary plan, cross sections and Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meetings/Hearings upon two weeks notice to the other information. Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the following: Supervisor’s Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, 4. Prepare preliminary cost estimates. Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone number: (313) 453-3840 x 200. TDD users: 1-800-649-3777. (Michigan Relay 5. Any and all activities needed to proceed with the public hearing of necessity. Services) Seconded by Mrs. Brooks. Ayes all. Publish: June 19, 1996 SUCCESS-BEST WISHES TO HOTEL MAYFLOWER THE PLYMOUTH MAIL

VOL. XXXIX, NO. 51 PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1927 $1.50 PER YEAR MAYFLOWER OPENING IS GREAT SUCCESS JHWjL SCENE GREETS NEW HOSTELRY OPENED LAST NIGHT IRS II OMUL WEDNESDAY ATTENDED BT MANY OPENING LIST EVENING LOCAL AND OUTSIDE Flowefs in Profusion, Music, Addresses, Open House is Maintained From 4 Dancing and Dining Are Features P. M. Until Late in Evening-Com­ of Important Civic Event- plimentary Luncheon and Many Attend. Music Enjoyed.

Hotel Mayflower was' officially dedicated to civic service last On Wednesday afternoon and evening Hotel Mayflower was opened for inspection by stockholders and their friends, and from evening, under auspices as colorful and brilliant as have ever been^ 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon until late in the evening throngs of witnessed in this community, when approximately two hundred’ Plymouth citizens and out of town visitors were shown over :he 'residents and visitors assembled for the banquet and attendant building by members of the reception committee. ceremonies. ... ' At 5:30 the Grenoble Hotels, Inc., operators, were hosts at a The lobby and palm room were banked m a profusion of complimentary luncheon comprised of chicken and ham patties, flowers,, sent as expressions of best wishes from banks,, industries, maghed sweet potatoes, buttered fingerN rolls, orange sherbet and hotels and individuals. Baskets of giant ''mums”' vied with coffee. American Beauty roses in creating a scene of beauty and vibrant The'high school band furnished music in the afternoon, and color. ______Photo by L. L. Ball ^ the high school orchestra and glee elub Guests were welcomed at a recep­ This photograph shows the new Hotel Mayflower, which was opened with appropriate ceremonies last night. rendered musical selections during the tion at 6:30 by members of the board The preceding afternoon and evening the hotel was opened for the inspection of stockholders and their friends, and BUILDING OF MODEL evening hours. of directors, acting as a reception com­ FURNISHINGS COMMITTEE the building was thronged from mid-afternoon until late in the evening. Plans under which the Mayflower was built Many expressions of approval were mittee, and after viewing the hotel provide for the ultimate expansion of the hostelry to five stories, and on the first page of section three the archi­ volunteered by the visitors, and all were ushered to the beautifully COMMENDED FOR ARTISTIC tect’s drawing shows how the building will look when enlarged. HOME WILL INAUGURATE were charmed with the .admirable appointed Crystal dining room, where taste shown in the decorations and the banquet was served. APPOINTMENT OF HOSTELSY HOME BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGNfurnishings. A warmth of environ­ To the strains of music by Doniel LOCAL BIS COMPANY j CONSTRUCTION OF PETEB OELKEB, WELL ment prevails immediately one enters Patterson’s orchestra, stationed in the COMPLETE HARMONY IN EQUIP­ thd lobby, thete main enframeentrance to which Palm room, guests were seated to a ^LOWERS BATES; HOTEL PLACED IN KNOWN PLYMOUTH MAN PAUL B. WOOD, BUILDER /WILL is off Ann Arborrbor .street. } splendid banquet, details of which are MENT' IS RESULT OF INTELLI­ Visitors wer•ere met at tlntflobby e»> NEW SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES! COMPETENT HANDS CONSTRUCT FIRST FREE PRESS in another column of this GENT PLANNING. X ; - PASSES JWAY t,L.„ X,, •... V.A.X.H._. ntramv Vs „f II,**

This historic edition of the Plymouth M ail announced the opening of the That’s the question we put to the people of the community. W e also asked some Mayflower Hotel. The community was understandably excited by the event. But important local leaders. Here’s what they said: (Historic newspaper cover courtesy what do people think of the Mayflower Hotel now? of the Plymouth Historical Museum) ...but what do people think now? “/ think it should be kept the way it is. It “I would like to see renovations. Right “It really looks like month after month “It does need some TLC, some tender is one of the oldest buildings in now, there’s a huge void on the comer of that nothing is happening. The operation loving care. It’s bricks and mortar Plymouth. It's known throughout the Ann Arbor Trail and Main Street that’s is working very hard but nobody’s seen without the right people involved. ” state. It has excellent meeting facilities. It hurting everyone. I would like to that from the outside. ” — Scott Lorenz, former owner of the has excellent banquet facilities.” congratulate them, having heard funding — Steve Walters, Plymouth city M ayflower — Scott James, Adistra employee, is available, and see them stick to the manager Redford Township resident and a original plans. I encourage that. ” former hotel worker — Scott Smith, owner, Penniman On the Karmos: “I think they’re very “There could be more things that they Show case sincere. What they want is to do the best could be doing. I’m a little “If they had a nice restaurant in there, they can do fo r the community. ” disappointed. ” I’d probably go in there. I’ve never been “It was the soul of downtown. The life — Steve Guile, Downtown Development — Bill Graham, the former finance in. But if it had a nice restaurant, it’d has left us. We need to get it back ” Authority director director for the City of Plymouth draw more people. ” — Jim McKeon, McKeon Inc./Plymouth — Sandy Vendittelli, Canton resident Park Properties

“If the M ayflower was renovated, it “I think it’s wonderful. It’s lovely. I’d “It was always the place to be. The place “It could be an anchor for downtown like probably would retain its place as the like to see it redone. We like to visit the to do business, the place to be seen. ” it used to be. ” center of municipal activity. O f course it pub on a wintry night. I do find the food — Creon Smith, former co-owner of the — Jim Penn, City of Plymouth building has a lot of competition now. ” selection a bit... (lacking). ” Mayflower. Now owns The Botsford official. — Jack Wilcox, Plymouth resident — Susan Harper, Plymouth resident Inn in Farmington Hills The M ayflow er Hotel: S inking or sa Where will Mayflower Hotel go from here? Continued from pg. 1 worked for our entire life,” said Scott them out of a tax sale.” He became manager of the run-down, Lorenz, now a hotel management consultant. Downtown Development Director vermin-infested hotel in 1939, Smith Delinquency and Disappointment Steve Guile gave banks any information said, and later bought the place. Lorenz’s Solvency and prosperity have eluded that would help the hotel secure a loan. son Scott said the mice problem was so the Mayflower since the bankruptcy The payoff for Plymouth, City leaders bad, his father used to pay employees a filing four years ago. said, is if the loan pays for a successful dime for every tail they could prove came A group of investors, including Matt building renovation. That means a higher from a freshly killed mouse. and Keith Karmo, the brothers who assessment and more tax revenue for the “The basement was filled with trash operate the hotel on a daily basis, and Dr. City in the long run. cans full o f ash from the coal burner,” the Jehan Barbat, bought the hotel in 1994. But a closed hotel would cast a greater younger Lorenz said. “It was in dire The Karmos own six hotels pall over downtown than a deteriorated straits, there’s no doubt about that.” throughout the state, but The Mayflower hotel. His father transformed the hotel into is their only inn. They have grand plans “It would be very negative in the short the cornerstone of downtown Plymouth. for the hotel, but delinquent taxes of run,” Walters said. But he added: By the time Lorenz caught the attention $88,747.12 stand in the way, according to “Knowing what I do about the hotel, it’s of The White House, the Mayflower City and Wayne County tax records. not even realistic. I don’t think that’s in hosted a private Round Table Club and Despite declining tax revenues, City the cards.” offered horse and carriage rides around officials admit they haven’t been The City apparently isn’t the only Kellogg Park after Sunday brunch. stringent about collecting the hotel’s entity cheerleading for the Mayflower’s “He turned the thing into what overdue taxes. It is part of the City’s plan recovery. everyone wants to see it be now,” said to help the Mayflower, Walters said. “There’s no other business in Creon Smith, who now runs The “We’re not hounding them, we’re not Plymouth with people sitting on the Botsford Inn in Farmington Hills. foreclosing on them, we’re waiting on sidelines waiting for the hotel to come To look at the building now and see them,” he said. back,” Smith said. how little it affects the community is to But that’s all. The City that’s poured There are also detractors, and Karmo realize how far the Mayflower has fallen. millions of dollars into its downtown has knows his critics want to see some 3 That fall began to happen in the given little besides verbal support to the changes in the hotel. I 1980s, when Lorenz’s sons, Scott and hotel. Walters said the City doesn’t want “I hear a lot of rumors, a lot of i Randy, took an active role in the hotel’s to nurture businesses that can’t stand on negative things,” he said. “When they management. The sons, along with their own. care, and they don’t see much happening, longtime hotel employee Creon Smith, “We prefer the free-market approach they have a reason to speculate.” bought it from Ralph Lorenz in 1985. to downtown,” he said. History never goes out of style And in 1992, the year Lorenz died of Bill Graham, the City’s former finance If the Mayflower is restored, who will congestive heart failure, the Mayflower director, said many meetings were held go there? Hotel filed Chapter 11 in U.S. with the Mayflower’s owners over the Years ago, there were weddings, Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern years to try to collect the back taxes. parties and conventions that provided District, according to court records. “But it was to no avail,” Graham said. revenue to keep the hotel profitable. But “We lost every single thing that we “They paid only those that would keep that was before development near Detroit Metropolitan Airport and along 1-96 and 1-275, 700 where easy freeway early 1990s and a hotel that was heavily access attracted mortgaged also contributed to the hotels to rise Mayflower’s decline, Lorenz said. among the former “It was a very difficult situation,” he 600 farmlands. said. Scott Lorenz The Mayflower Hotel has no indoor sa id h o te l pool or series of banquet rooms that are overbuilding in the standards in new hotels. But that may be 500 1980s killed the its biggest selling point, supporters say. M ayflower. “You can bring people to your “ A t fir s t community and they can stay there Plymouth was the instead of bringing them on the 400 only hotel around,” expressway in Livonia,” Walters said. he said. “A After a day of convention meetings at significant number the Mayflower, guests can walk through of rooms were the park, go shopping or stroll down 300 added to the Plymouth’s New England-like marketplace. They neighborhoods. That’s something the were brand new Novi Hilton can’t offer, he said. and had lower “Visitors will see it as a touch of 2 0 0 costs.” nostalgia, a return to an elegant motif,” A s lu g g is h JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY AU6. SEPT. 00T. NOW. DEC. economy in the CONTINUED CONTINUED architectural drawings drafted in the last with Saroki later this week. community leaders, reviewed plan said DDA Director Guile. “That’s what few years, but City of Plymouth Building Those plans would restore the exterior renderings during three or four sessions m akes it unique.” Official Jim Penn says he has never seen to its original brick and completely about a year ago. But renovations still Ralph Lorenz used to say history any of them. change the first floor interior. Karmo said haven’t started because the Karmos never went out of style, Smith said. “There’s all this talk that they’re going the renovations would take between six cannot fund the project without a bank A murky future to revamp the place but I’ve just read and eight months to complete and would loan. All hope rests on the rumors of about it in the newspaper,” he said. cost between $2 million and $2.5 million. Karmo said he views a Mayflower interior and exterior renovation plans. Depending on the extent of An L-shaped restaurant lined with makeover as more than just another hotel “A renovated Mayflower would be as renovations, the Karmos may need windows that look out onto the comer of renovation. He calls it a “personal important a development as anything building, plumbing and electrical permits Ann Arbor Trail and Main Sheet would challenge.” that’s happened in the downtown in as well as approvals from the Planning be constructed. Banquet facilities would Others said they believe the recent years,” Guile said. Commission and the Kellogg Park be updated and enlarged to accommodate community must be more involved in the Others aren’t convinced it will ever Historic District Commission, Penn said. more gatherings and bigger groups. Mayflower’s future. happen. The Karmos say they are committed to In addition to the restaurant, a piano “This is the type of place that has got “This is our hotel,” said one former restoration. Last year, they hired Victor bar and retail gourmet bakery will be to be maintained for the benefit of the employee who asked not to be identified. Saroki, a Birmingham architect who is added to the hotel. The lobby would be community,” Smith said. “We worked there, we love it and not a highly regarded in Oakland County, to relocated to another area on the first floor So what’s it lacking? thing has been done. Nothing.” design conceptual plans for the because of all the changes. “It needs a heartbeat,” he said. “It There have been several sets of restoration. Karmo said he plans to meet Walters, along with eight other needs a Mr. Mayflower.” Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996

The M ayflow er Hotel; M i S inking or sailing? S i t e s M ayflow er H otel still considered C ity’s ‘anchor’ business

Continued from pg. 1 drew visitors and tour groups with deep pockets. But by the 1990s it began to languish as the rest of downtown grew with the suburbs. Matt and Keith Karmo and Dr. Jehan Barbat purchased the beleaguered Mayflower in 1994. The new owners provided renewed expectations for the community, but improvements have been slow in coming. To some onlookers, the sparkling gem of downtown has faded. “Life goes on,” said Randy Lorenz, who leases and operates the Mayflower Meeting House and Motor Inn, which are owned separately from the hotel. “I think the town has continued to thrive.” The Mayflower Hotel certainly didn’t under Lorenz’s leadership. Along with his brother, Scott, and Creon Smith, Lorenz purchased the Mayflower Hotel from his father, Ralph, in 1985. Seven years later the hotel restructured its finances under Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. The sale followed, but Randy Lorenz still hasn’t relinquished his hope for the Mayflower Hotel. “I think the Mayflower has a great The Lorenz family ran the Mayflower Hotel during its heyday. They were also in charge of the hotel when the hotel fell into opportunity there for it to return to the receivership. The Mayflower Square was built later and was recently sold by the Lorenz family. (Crier file photo) point of being an anchor in town,” he “They haven’t put them into place.” and residential housing would create the said. “Right now, it’s not acting as the At least not the way the City and the foot traffic that the Mayflower Hotel anchor. It’s not fulfilling its role as the rest of its downtovVn businesses have in once supplied to downtown. “We need to When you hear anchor, but the potential’s there. I think order to remain competitive with the get more people on the street,” said Scott the new owners recognize that. We’re retail meccas of suburbia: shopping Lorenz, who helped initiate the City’s rumors...you want very anxious to see the renovations malls. largest crowd-attracting festival — the to prove people undertaken.” Projects such as streetscape and new Ice Sculpture Spectacular. Whether or not those revisions are promotional efforts, including Friday And when Plymouth’s renaissance wrong ever made is unclear, although the Night Freebies, are making Plymouth a leaders look to a city to sculpt its future, current owners are close to securing a more attractive destination for Generation they look at Royal Oak. “Royal Oak is — MATT KARMO mortgage. “It’s closer than ever. I can’t Xers, while still maintaining its small what Plymouth could be,” said Lorenz. really say we have it until everything is town charm. “The small towns, like we Birmingham and Ann Arbor are other Reid. signed,” said Matt Karmo, who has have, are evolving,” said Lorenz. “We cities mentioned as models for Plymouth Not that downtown needs that much prepared conceptual plans for are fortunate to have a downtown theatre, because of their pedestrian-oriented help, but too many customers are never approximately $2.5 million in W iltse’s Pharmacy, Plymouth Office approach and an eclectic collection of enough. “I think it’s improved over a renovations. Supply and Saxton’s. They face shops, galleries and bistros. year ago,” said Jim McKeon of McKeon “The fellas over there have plans,” competition from . huge national The road to resembling these Inc./Plymouth Park Properties. “I’m said Richard Reid, president of Reid corporations. Small towns are evolving; entertainment hubs has been a problem finding that based on walking downtown Corporation, a major property owner of they require a different mix.” though, according to property owners. and seeing more people, seeing more downtown Plymouth since the 1940s. For instance, an influx of restaurants “We tend to do things slowly,” said cars.” Pugh. “Generally speaking, there’s not a Lorenz said the lack of liquor licenses vacancy problem,” said Pugh. “With and parking hinders businesses from streetscape done, that’s going to lend a moving in downtown. lot more stability from say, the last three Even with those perceived drawbacks, years. There’s really not that much downtown has become an economic available from a vacancy standpoint.” hurricane, but the Mayflower is no longer There’s not. Whenever businesses do the driving force. Within the last year move out, their space is usually filled by trendy New York-style loft apartments other eager entrepreneurs. Check out the have been built, the Box Bar plans to Animation Station’s move into the store begin a microbrewery, and coffee houses formerly occupied by a furniture offer nightly musical entertainment and Investors in the Mayflower Hotel are working to secure a loan to refurbish the company, or Wild Wings relocation to poetry readings. “Anything that brings in Plymouth landmark. If the plans go through, the facade will be returned to its CONTINUED more traffic is healthy for retail,” said historic look. s e a 3- s t t m i m 3^

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CONTINUED Main Street and the Coffee Studio’s replacement of John Gaffield’s photography studio, following the retirement of its owner. Buildings that do stand empty for an extended period time are often just waiting for the execution of a grand plan by its owner. For example, it is more than just hearsay, Lorenz said, that the Penniman Country House, empty since 1994, will eventually be home to Tom’s Oyster Bar. “It’s not a rumor,” he said. “It is coming.” So downtown Plymouth is desirable and business is good. “But it would do better with the hotel,” said McKeon. “It was the soul of downtown. The life has left us. We need to get it back.” “I think it needs to bring itself back to being the meeting place of town,” said Pugh. ‘The restaurant is key to how it is. They have to be brought back, and food is the draw.” That’s exactly what Matt Karmo has in mind. Included in the proposed revisions is the expansion of the hotel’s steak house with window seating and an outdoor cafe at the comer of Ann Arbor Trail and Main Street. “We want to keep it alive through the night,” he said. Also incorporated in the plans: the kitchen will be tripled in size, a 250-seat Victorian ballroom will replace the Mayflower Room, a cappuccino bar and bakery will face Ann Arbor Trail, and the aging exterior will receive a facelift. “We are just expanding on what we have,” said Matt Karmo. Sounds good to Pugh. “We don’t need a Winkelman’s there,” he said. “We just need a refinement of what we have.” With the anticipated approval of the Mayflower’s mortgage, the chances of that will more than likely increase. And Karmo can’t wait to get underway. “Believe me, I’m more excited than anyone else,” he said. But if that day of financial reckoning comes, the proprietors of downtown will be saddened — along with the rest of Plymouth — but they believe their businesses will remain successful. “As far as I see, business is strong (in downtown.) There’s always a demand for space in Plymouth,” said Reid. “Somebody always thinks they can do business there.” The Karmos and Barbat believed they could when they purchased the Mayflower Hotel two years ago. Now it has become more than a financial investment, Matt Karmo said, it’s a personal challenge. “It’s an emotional issue here,” he said. “When you hear rumors...you want to prove people wrong.”

Historically, the Mayflower Hotel has served as the “town meeting place.” Many parties, gatherings and special events were held at the hotel. City officials, the Mayflower investors and the community hope the hotel will return after remodeling as the heart of the community. (Crier file photo) Page 10 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996

The Mayflower& Hotels Sinking*-or sailing;?

M ayflower survived turbulent history Through all the changes, Mayflower holds special place in town history BY THE COMMUNITY CRIER STAFF community effort. The chamber of The Mayflower Hotel, which began as commerce, headed then by E.C. Hough, a community-wide effort in 1927, organized the Mayflower effort by . remains one of the most prominent and bringing in the Hockenbury System, Inc. important landmarks in The Plymouth- of Harrisburg, PA to make a survey as to Canton Community today. need and financing, and to assist in The history of the hotel resembles a organizing the drive. roller coaster ride, changing wildly from The citizens of Plymouth gathered to grandeur to disrepair, but despite sell stock to finance the project. The everything, the Mayflower Hotel has entire amount needed to build die hotel remained a community gathering place — $209,000 — was raised in six hours. for nearly 7 0 years. Ground was broken April 25,1927. But where will the Mayflower be 70 The site chosen for the hotel, the years from now? comer of Main Street and Ann Arbor That question should be answered Trail, was once used as a cow pasture and soon because the owners and managers of a popular gathering place during Fourth the Mayflower say they are attempting to of July festivities. A plaque on the comer revitalize the historic building once of the hotel markes the site as one of the again. first homesteads in The Plymouth-Canton The Mayflower Hotel opened in Community. November 1927. The idea came from a Although it was designed to have five Plymouth Chamber of Commerce floors, only three were built meeting when it was decided that there After opening, the Mayflower Hotel was a need for a new hotel in the had its ups and downs during die 1920s comm unity. and 1930s. By the time The Mayflower Hotel was Ralph G. Lorenz, its truly a manager, took over the Mayflower in the early The Mayflower Hotel has always provided dramatic headlines. The front page of ‘40s, the hotel was in its The Community Crier on Dec. 30,1992 announces that the Mayflower Hotel was in worst financial and receivership. physical shape. Lorenz was truly the The Mayflower Meeting House, community struggles to maintain its retained by the Lorenz fam ily, was “Father of the position as a popular destination among Mayflower” during the recently sold. In better times, the hotel regional shoppers? and the meeting house activities played hotel’s heyday. He ESTABLISHED 1027 turned the place around off each other. Some staff members M a y flo w e r by renovating the hotel worked at both. In 1994 the Lorenz family and Smith and adding fine dining H o te l sold the hotel to a group of investors and a genuine including Matt and Keith Karmo, the “Plym outh-like” APPETIZERS brothers who run the hotel on a daily Honey Chicken Snips...... 4.95 atmosphere, full of basis. Chilled Shrimp Cocktail...... 5.95 friendly gatherings Barbecued Baby Back Ribs...... 5.95 Since then, the hotel has remain on and community Tempura Battered Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail...... 5.95 unsteady financial ground — currently events. SOUP OF THE DAY owing nearly $90,000 in back taxes, All that changed Cup.. . 1.50 BOWl ...... 1.95 according to C ity records. in the 1970s. Efforts have been made by the current SANDWICHES Ralph’s sons, Scott owners to turn the Mayflower Hotel Served With Steak Fries and Randy began Mayflower Deluxe Steakburger around, but until recently, funding was w/Saurccd Onions. Mushrooms. Swiss Cheese & Bacon ...... <».95 taking an active Grilled Chicken Sandwich...... <$.50 role in the hotel’s unavailable. Pub Steak Sandwich...... 7.9s The Mayflower Hotel investors say management. By they are close to receiving a loan. They STIR-FRY SKILLET ENTREES the 1980s, they includes A Large House Salad. Bread, expect to begin renovation projects on the Oriental Style Vegetables, And Rice were full-time hotel “soon.” Chicken Breast...... 10.95 managers along Gulf Shrimp...... 12.95 But the future of the Mayflower Hotel w ith C reon remains uncertain. The historic building PASTA Smith. Late in Served with A Large House Salad and meeting place in Plymouth has 1992, the year Vegetarian Primavera - fresh sauteed vegetables with Fettucini noodles reached a critical crossroads. in a light wine turner satire ...... 9.95 Ralph Lorenz Chicken Vegetable Alfredo - grilled chicken breast over Will the Mayflower rise again to its fresh vegetables in a garlic Alfredo with Fettucini noodles ...... 10.95* d ie d , th e The Mayflower Hotel’s Beef Zurich' shaved t>eef tenderloin with mushrooms and onions in a Mayflower Hotel former prominence as the community’s light brandy cream: accomj)anied with buttered Fettucini ...... 1 1.50 menu from Nov. 13, 1927. (Menu courtesy of the meeting place or will it falter and become filed Chapter 11 Here’f, a portion pf the M ayflower’s Plymouth Historical Museum) an albatross around Plymouth’s nock as-* bankruptcy. dinner menu today. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 Page 11 Community opinions

Sym bol of failure, beacon of hope

For the past several years, the Mayflower Hotel has But if progress is not made soon, the hotel should be In the best of times, the Mayflower Hotel hosted many stood as a symbol of economic failure — and a shining sold to a party willing to advance this important community events — from service club meetings to beacon of hope for residentsjwho remember the hotel as undertaking. weddings and business meetings. At one point, when the the heart of The Plymouth-Canton Community. Mistakes have been made in the management of the Plymouth Hilton was at its high point, the two local full- The City of Plymouth is working diligently to Mayflower Hotel. Although efforts have been made to service hotels brought thousands of guests each year to refurbish the downtown district. In fact, the recent near­ improve the Mayflower, Keith and Matt Karmo have not The Plymouth-Canton Community. completion of the downtown streetscape further makes done enough to make the citizens of Plymouth feel With the possible approval of a mortgage to refurbish the hotel look rundown by comparison. welcome. In the past, the Mayflower was the community the Mayflower, now is an important turning point for the For the downtown renaissance to be complete, the gathering point and past owners were active in hotel. Mayflower must not lag behind. It is clear that the community affairs. The next six months will be absolutely critical. If by economic development of the City is no longer dependent The Karmos should strive to make that true once then progress has not been made to greatly improve the on the success of the hotel. But if the Mayflower again. Although a Mayflower Hotel Restoration hotel, the future of the Mayflower will be grim. flourishes, it would further improve Plymouth’s future. Committee was involved in some planning, the public With the support of the community, the City of The Mayflower Hotel remains the “soul” of the City. was kept in the dark as to the possible renovation. In fact, it was the community who bought stock in the The City of Plymouth has made every effort to help Plymouth and local financial institutions, the management and owners of the Mayflower Hotel are in a Mayflower Hotel project in 1927, raising the entire the Mayflower Hotel succeed, putting off nearly $90,000 unique position to revitalize the historic landmark. $209,000 needed to build the hotel in just six hours. That in back taxes — not a small amount for a city this size. feeling of “community ownership” remains strong. The There is little else the City government can to do help the The ball is in the Mayflower Hotel’s court and entire community looks forward to supporting any effort Mayflower. One thing is clear: it is in the City’s interest everyone is watching. to again make the Mayflower the crown jewel here. to see a vibrant Mayflower Hotel. THE COMMUNITY CRIER Hotel could be downtown cornerstone again “Every town needs a hotel, a bank and Ralph the “Mr. Thanksgiving” title on a newspaper.” — Ralph G. Lorenz, “Mr. national television. Mayflower,” on many occasions. Take the “grand opening” of the First For all the old-timers in The National Bank of Plymouth (later the W ith m alice Plymouth-Canton Community, and for First of America building down the many of the new-timers, the Mayflower street). toward none Hotel — in its prime — holds special Take the Lorenz politicking for memories that justify Ralph’s wisdom. closing streets, granting air rights, Take Jack Coxford as he calmly wrote ignoring parking requirements for his Fewer friends now meet in the Crow’s and Keith Karmo and friends, have grand ? out the check for daughter Janet’s foresighted empire building. N est Pub. ideas, they say. wedding to Plymouth High School Take the now-waning “Gloom and Fewer breakfasts, lunches, dinners are Their plans hinge on financing to put sweetheart Dave Sibbold. (In those days, Doom Society” meetings in the served. the restaurant-bar square onto THE main the Mayflower Meeting House was Mayflower dining room every morning Fewer important decisions are made vantage point of town, refurbish rooms, operated in conjunction with the Lorenz where the town’s imagined “movers and within its walls. add banquet space. Empire and the hotel.) “It was a great shakers” make “important” decisions. What was once the downtown Part of the once-proud jewel won’t be party,” he smiled, as have hundreds of Take the State of Michigan Racing cornerstone for the entire Plymouth- there in the future — the Mayflower parents doing the same thing there. Commissioner public hearings on race Canton Community, has been passed by Meeting House has been sold by the Take the Massachusetts Delegation to dates and other topics that brought lots of as its neighbors stepped up to a new Lorenz family to new owners entirely the 1980 Republican National “trackies” to town. streetscaped neighborhood. separate from the hotel. Convention that slept at the Plymouth Take George and Barbara Bush, of The hotel’s new owners have But of the remaining M ayflower Hilton but was treated to a grand Houston, TX. staying at the Mayflower. promised to revitalize the facility. complex west of Main Street, the future welcome at the Mayflower. All of town And so did Barney White, also of But they’ve promised that for two could be bright. turned out to host the important visitors. Houston, TX. years as business has obviously declined. Take the 1st Annual Commodore’s Take the annual Plymouth Chamber If the Karmos’ plans succeed, the City officials, business neighbors and Ball of the Tonquish Creek Yacht Club of Commerce dinner when the chandelier Mayflower could again be the center of visitors to town have expressed doubt the community’s affairs. It will take where several hundred of the town’s dropped to the fortunately-empty floor of about the continued well being of the more than just the $2 m illion loan, normally staid citizens had a few laughs the Meeting House just minutes before Mayflower Hotel. Could it actually however. about bringing a yacht basin to the the event started. close? Plymouth Township officials have Tonquish Creek. Take the attempted murder-for-hire of The Mayflower Hotel, like all major been unable to erase the ugly stain of the Take the earliest office of The Chuck Finlan in the Mayflower parking community institutions, can only succeed hulking, shuttered Plymouth Radisson Community Crier — a small Mayflower if the owners-operators become involved lot. (formerly the Plymouth Hilton) on Hotel room “donated” by Lorenz to Take the recent Kiwanis Club “roast” in the town’s activities. That’s what it Northville Road. foster a community-owned and operated of Jim Jabara for his then-impending takes to make all the pistons hum in such No one wants anything but success newspaper. wedding to Anita. a major engine for the town. for the Mayflower Hotel. Take the time Austin “Woody” Lynch Take any number of important civic, With hard work, luck, and a renewed But how long can the town carry such emptied a packed Crow’s Nest Pub at business and cultural events of The support from town, the Mayflower Hotel a large institution until it “recovers”? lunch time by loudly squishing a Plymouth-Canton Community held in the can again be an important part of the The taxable assessment on the entire cockroach on the wall with his boot, past seven decades. Chances are they community. Mayflower Hotel property is now far less scraping up the remains and screaming were connected with the Mayflower than on many smaller commercial Maybe in five years, the town will out, “Where’s Ralph?” H otel. buildings and some large homes in the loojc back on this important turning point Take the time the Lord Mayor of That is up until the Lorenz sons community. for the Mayflower Hotel and toast its Plymouth England was feted in a huge announced the hotel was entering How long will the community wait success from the recently-added fourth- dinner at the Meeting House. bankruptcy during the snowstorm at the for the Mayflower Hotel to catch up to story restaurant-bar-banquet facility. Take the countless Thanksgiving end of 1992. its place in history? (The hotel was designed to add two more dinners at the hotel dining room — under Since then, fewer events have been The new owners of the hotel, Matt stories.) the famous Pilgrim scenes — thatearned - hel

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June 1996 ;

Dear Friend:

Oakwood Healthcare System has recently completed the data gathering and planning phase of our transition process, which involved more than 400 people (including 147 physicians and dozens representing communities we serve) during the past six months. We are now moving ahead to ensure a healthier tomorrow for our patients/members and our organization as a whole.

Earlier this month, Oakwood’s \ board adopted recommendations emerging from the process, and approved new strategies for the organization through the year 2000. You will hear more about these from us during the next several months.

Why do we feel new strategies are necessary?

Changes in healthcare are occurring in the Detroit area and in virtually every community in the United States. They are affecting every hospital and

healthcare system nationwide. These changes include a d e c r e a s e in inpatient volume, and in c r e a s e in the demand for outpatient care and other non-acute services, the future decline of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, increased pressure from payers and purchasers to reduce costs and increase

efficiencies, and managed-care reimbursement which sets fixed dollars per person and dictates a shift toward w e lln e s s .

We need to listen to our customers or we won’t be in business long. And, we owe it to you and others to be as healthy and strong as possible — so we can meet and exceed your expectations for years to come. i

Like any good business, we need to step up and make the adjustments necessary to meet our customers’ long-term needs. Those adjustments will require large investments of time and money. However, we recognise our responsibility to make decisions — as difficult as they may be — keeping tightly focused on the best, long-term interests of all those we serve. Weve jset the strategies and, as customer demands dictate, we will make specific decisions on ways to follow them.

What will the changes achieve? They will ensure that you benefit from consistent, high-quality care across the Oakwood system; make it easier for you to access Oakwood services; make it easier, effective and more desirable for you to move out of the hospital and into the most appropriate non-hospital settings (such as being treated in doctors’ offices or at home); promote wellness by increasing education on prevention; and replace unneeded hospital beds with a network of 24 outpatient centers. 1

You will learn more about these changes and how they will affect you and your family. In the meantime, a special t o l l - f r e e phone line has been activated through September 30th to receive your questions and comments on this. Please call 1-800-861-4630 to offer a question or comment that can be considered by us in future communications with you. Also, please feel free to write to any of us with your ideas and thoughts at: A Healthier Tomorrow, Oakwood Healthcare System P.O. Box 2500, Dearborn, Michigan 48123-2500.

We are excited about these changes, and need your support and thoughts as we move forward.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kenneth Aird Gerald D. Fitzgerald Ronald R. Larson, M.D. Fred J. Barren Chairman of the Board President and CEO Co-Chair, Council of Chiefs Executive VP & COO

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N e ig h b o r s in business F o l l o w t h e

St. Mary Hospital in Livonia will New gallery brings Bolivia to Plymouth present a free lecture in its Women’s Lecture Series on “Reducing B Y B R IA N CORBETT Financial Stress For Women” from A business that has traveled the world 7-9 p.m. June 27 in the hospital has made its permanent home in auditorium. The guest speaker will be downtown Plymouth. Phyllis Wordhouse of Plymouth. Sun Gate Imports, 550 Forest Ave., Registration by Friday is requested as recently opened, bringing rare Bolivian seating is limited. For more arts and crafts to the northern information, call 591-3314. hemisphere. “This is something different. You can’t find it anywhere else,” said Lawrence LaJoie, who owns the store with his wife, Denisse. “The artists we On the shores of Lake Superior, the imports,” said Denisse. “We decided that deal with produce a limited number of wholesale business was becoming would be good for us.” their products. So once it’s gone — it’s increasingly popular, and the remote UP And so far it has, Lawrence said. The gone. We want to have things nobody location made for long trips to trade imports keep coming in, courtesy of else has. That’s attractive to some people. shows. A successful retail experiment Denisse’s mother who purchases the They want something you can’t find during the 1994-95 Christmas season products in Bolivia, even though the laid anywhere else.” reinforced their desire for a permanent back native lifestyle doesn’t always lend “It’s one of a kind,” said Denisse. store. “It would make us more creditable itself to capitalism. “It’s really laid back,” So is the history of Sun Gate’s owners, to our customers,” said Lawrence. “We Lawrence said of Bolivia. “People don’t who import jewelry, leather goods, wood could tell them, ‘We have a store.’ And have stress.” carving, pottery and wicker made by with a store, we can test a lot of different Denisse’s mother and the native Bolivian natives. item s.” artisans’ contributions to Sun Gate Lawrence moved to South America in So it was time to make another move. Imports may increase if the LaJoies’ wish 1993 to work in Chile, and later in La “I have a big family in Livonia,” said comes true. “W e’d definitely like to open Paz, Bolivia, where he worked as a Denisse. “W e came to visit here, and they up more than one store,” said Lawrence. telecommunication security technician at started to show us around.” “I think that’s every owners dream.” the new American Embassy. In love with The first stop was Plymouth, and The LaJoies, who are Plymouth JAMES V. CLARKE continent’s culture and lifestyle, although the LaJoies would visit several residents, will celebrate their grand James V. Clarke was promoted to Lawrence enrolled in a Spanish class other cities as a potential home for their opening June 29. general manager of construction for where he found another love — his store, “We came back here,” said By the way, if you decide to visit, Robertson Brothers Group, a teacher and future wife, Denisse. Lawrence. “We really liked it.” don’t try your Spanish on Lawrence. residential development company of “Denisse would take me around the sites “Also, this town doesn’t have “She failed me,” he said, smiling. southeast Michigan. Its current and locations around La Paz, and one projects include The Links of thing led to another,” said Lawrence. Pheasant Run and Pinewood at The couple married in July 1994, just Pheasant Run in Canton. one week after they had founded the • forbearer of Sun Gate Imports: A Touch Canton resident Franklin C. O f Bolivia. “There’s a market in La Paz, Hazard announced he will leave his and a lot of things you see here in this post as the executive director of store are in that market,” said Lawrence. Kenny Foundation, a United Way “When I was a tourist, I’d pick up a lot of agency located in Southfield, on July things, one of which was this gourd. And 1. Hazard has held the position since I remember looking at it, and thinking 1980. His replacement is current whoever had made this had spent hours associate director, Susan Bumstein. carving it So we were sitting around one • day, and I said, “I bet you could sell a lot Continental Cablevision these things in the states.” announced Thursday that it will begin The LaJoies operated their business in to select participants from Canton, Bolivia for four months before an offer Plymouth and Northville to test new came from Lawrence’s parents to take up high speed Internet service. The test is residence in Houghton. “My parents had STEVEN GACH scheduled to begin Aug. 1. Customers retired to the UP, so they had an extra KATHRYN BRUGMAN interested in participating can e-mail house,” said Lawrence. “And they said, at admin@ continental.net, or b y ‘You could come up here.’ So that’s what w e did.” Toltest hires engineers calling toll free (888) 339-1688. • The change in address also brought a Toltest, Inc. of Plymouth recently project management. change in the name of the business. In a Plymouth resident Henry J. hired two engineers. Kathryn Brugman will contribute three collection Of photos from Bolivia was a W ojtaszek, vice president and general Steven Gach joined the years of expertise in environmental picture of The Gateway of the Sun, a manager of Key Plastics, Inc., was hydrogeological team and Kathryn consulting. She specializes in assisting ceremonial center built sometime in the elected to serve on the board of Brugman will work on the air quality industrial and governmental clients to 9th century by the Tiahuanacu directors for the Plastics Academy, a team. comply with requirements of the Clear civilization. During the summer solstice, non-profit organization which Gach is a certified underground Air Act. the sunshines through the figure of a god administers the Plastics Hall of Fame. storage tank professional and has eight Toltest has five offices in three states, holding two staffs at the center of the Wojtaszek entered the plastics years of experience in environmental providing consulting engineering services stone edifice, creating a sun gate. industry in 1962. assessment, engineering, consultation and since 1927. Pag* 18 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Jun* 19,1998 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 Page 15 Westside Singles What’s Happening Friday D ances To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice New address? IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. Canton Catholic school approved WELCOME WAGON® The people who bring you the Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday’s can help you best & biggest singles dance.. calendar (space permitting). i BY BRIAN CORBETT be built in the Archdiocese of Detroit Mitchell and Mike Gerou, a Plymouth said Gerou. feel at home Despite enrollment numbers that are since the mid-1960s. I wish to commend attorney who is also involved in the plan­ Mitchell, Gerou and several high rank­ Celebrating 14 years Greeting new neighbors is q tradition with WELCOME one-half of the initial estimates, the the Catholic families from the Four ning, presented these demographic find­ ing members of the Archdioceses credit WAGON - '‘America's Neighborhood Tradition." o f success! I'd like to visit you. To say 'Hi" and present gifts and Detroit Archdioceses will build its first parishes in the area who sought the ings to the College of Consultors, arch­ Maida for his leadership throughout the greetings from community-minded businesses. I'll also present Invitations you can redeem for more Burton M anor grade school in 32 years on the property school, and their pastors who responded diocesan priests who advise the archbish­ year-long decision process. “The gifts. And it’s all free. Schoolcraft Rd.» West of Inkster Rd. G r o u p s ... of Resurrection Parish in northwestern to the need.” op on administrative and financial mat­ Cardinal kept on task,” said Msgr. John A WELCOME WAGON visit is a special treat to help you get settled and feeling more *at home." A Service Drive in Livonia Canton., Mike Mitchell, a key contributor to the ters. Quinn, the director of education for the friendly get-together is easy to arrange. Just call me. • Dressy Attire—No Jeans Construction on the $7.2 million pro­ planning of the grade school as St. After a month of meetings and consul­ Archdioceses of Detroit. “When you STU ROCKAFELLOW AMATEUR SOCIETY RADIO FIELD STATION • Budget bar ject will begin immediately, according to Kenneth parish parent coordinator, said tations, only one adjustment was made haven’t done something like this for 32 Will operate a complete working field station Saturday in Plymouth Township Park. • 21 and over Ned McGrath, communications director the Archdioceses anticipates the school before the Archdioceses decided to go years, it’s not easy to come up with a During a 24-hour period, station members will attempt to contact other amateur field • 8:0,0 p.m. -1:00 a.m. for the Archdioceses of Detroit. More will fill up as construction gets under­ with the original plans. “The only thing building formula that is acceptable to operators across North America. The public is invited. For more information, call 455- In Plymouth InN.Canton | than 200 students in grades kindergarten way. “The fear was they’d build a small they changed was they lowered the fami­ everyone. Cardinal Maida kept us ADMISSION $5.00 7652 or 453-8864. CalUeanineWira: CallChaudet: through fourth grade will attend classes one,” he said: “there would be waiting ly tuition fee from $5,000 to $3,500,” focused on the children.” PLYMOUTH OPTIMISTS 313/459-4613 313/453-1911 HOTLINE: 313-981-0909 in the fall of 1997. lists all over the place, and we’d be back Mitchell said. “That gives the families a Besides construction, the school pro­ Free 1996 Entertainment book when you order your 1997 book. Offer expires June 28. When the project was set into action to where we started.” break and makes it more affordable.” ject will be set into motion by the forma­ All proceeds go to children’s causes. Cost is $40. For more information, call Bill at 453- ! late last winter, a first year enrollment The grade school project was intended The family education fee allows par­ tion of a Steering Committee, comprised 8253 or Ken at 728-7619. { goal of 400 students was set. However, to answer a resurgence in Catholic educa­ ents to secure a spot in the grade school of the pastor of the four parishes; a lay PLYMOUTH LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS the size of the grade school has not been tion, which has pushed local parochial for all their children. person from each parish; St. Frances July 16, Aug. 20, Sept 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. For more information, call 453- affected by low enrollment figures. schools to capacity. But that substantial dollar figure may Naldony, superintendent of schools for T H E C R I E R 0750. , Phase one of the project includes 18 In addition to Resurrection Parish, the have driven families away during the the Archdiocese of Detroit; and St. Mary TRAILWOOD GARDEN CLUB classrooms, a lunch room, multipurpose new grade school will draw from St. John spring enrollment process, said Mitchell Rita Allen, associate superintendent of The first ever Garden Walk sponsored by the Garden Club, entitled “Flowers are room, library and computer room. Neumann, St. Kenneth, and St. Thomas and Gerou. “I think a lot families said, schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit. NOW ACCEPTING Forever,” is scheduled for Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. It will take place rain or shine The second phase of construction, a’Becket parishes, churches surrounded ‘Yes, we like it. But let’s wait and see Its task will be to identify a principal, (severe weather date is June 26.) Six gardens will be featured. Refreshments will be pro­ scheduled for completion in 2001, will by an area experiencing a population what happens.’ I think with the lower form a governing board* and select a V I S A & V I S A & vided by the Plymouth Community Arts Council. Presale tickets $5 and $6 the day of the i add 16 classrooms, a gymnasium, art boom. family fee, it’s going to be easier to sell,” name for the school. MASTERCARD walk. Tickets are available at Saxton’s or by calling 459-5285 or 459-7146. MASTERCARD room, science labs and auxiliary rooms PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY BAND — enough housing for more than 1000 Free outdoor concerts in Kellogg Park, Thursdays until July 25 at 8 p.m. Variety of students. IT’S EASIER THAN EVER music. All performances are free to the public. “This is truly a historic moment,” said PCAC SUMMER ART CLASSES Detroit Archbishop Adam Cardinal TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED OR Performing arts workshop. One week long. July 15-19. Classes for all ages in pottery, Maida. “It’s the first Catholic school to water color, drawing, sketching and more. Registration has begun. For more information, THE DISPLAY AD! (313) 453-6900 call 416-4ART. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS “Two-for-One” early bird presale of 1997 entertainment books. To order the $40 books, supporting the PCC’s work, and get a free 1996, call Stan 459-6829. PCAC F U N D ik H e a lt h ... ★ to raffle o e s y o u r Crier C arrier ☆ PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM FOR SENIORS ★ g o b e y o n d Available twice monthly by appointment at Plymouth Township Hall. For more infor­ mation, call Frances Rudd at 455-7526 between 1-4 p.m. weekdays. ☆ OAKWOOD CLASSES/SCREENINGS Jet Ski t h e “c a l l o f d u t y " ? ? ★ Blood pressure checks, breast feeding support groups, childbirth preparation classes The Plymouth Community Arts ☆ and infant CPR. For more information, call 454-8001. FITNESS CLASSES Council is raffling off a new tandam Jet ★ At St. John’s Church, 574 Sheldon Rd. Aerobics, Step, Weight and Intro to Step class­ Ski and trailer. The value of the prize is ☆ es offered by Aerobic Fitness Co. Morning, evening and Saturday classes. Childcare more than $5,700. available mornings. Classes ongoing, join anytime. Six-week sessions $33-75. For more Raffle tickets will be sold from today ★ information, call (810) 348-1280. until Art in the Park, July 14. ☆ AEROBIC AND STEP CLASSES The $1 tickets are being sold to finance ★ At St. John’s Church, 574 Sheldon Rd. Morning, evening, and weekday classes. the second phase of construction on the Classes ongoing, join anytime. For more information, call (810) 348-1280 PCAC’s headquarters at the corner of ☆ LUNCHTIME EXERCISE Sheldon Road and Junction. ★ Lunch hour open skate at the Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St. Fees are reduced from regu­ Cali the PCAC at (313) 416-4ART for information on where to buy tickets. ☆ lar open skate fees. Mondays: 12:30-1:50 p.m.; Wednesdays: 1-2 p.m.; Fridays: 10:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. $2 for City resident or full time worker in the City (please bring pay ★ stub). $2.50 non resident. Fifty cents skate rental. For more information, call 455-6623. Unlike som e other accounts, FirstRate lets you get to your money, without paying a ☆ SMOKE STOPPERS penalty. W hen you open a new FirstRate Fund Account with just $ 1 0 ,0 0 0 , youll earn a ★ The McAuley Health building will hold a continuing stop-smoking clinic with a free What makes your Cher carrier so special?? assessment. Patch users are welcome. For more information, call Pat Harris at 712-4141. rate that’s tied to the highly competitive 91-Day T-Bill. If you already have a FirstRate ☆ Fund Account, you can earn this special rate when you make an additional deposit of N om inate your Crier C arrier a s begin ★ $5,000 or more with a copy of this ad. If your new balance is $10,000 or more, w ell give ☆ “Crier C arrier of th e M onth” Send your listing to: you this special rate on your entire balance. Call 1-800-222-4FOA or visit us today to tomorrow open a new FirstRate Fund Account. The FirstRate Fund. It’s solid and liquid, too. ★ • In 2 5 words or less, explain what makes your Crier carrier ☆ so exceptional. ‘ Band concerts in the park begin tomor­ ★ • Send or drop off your entry with your name, address, and row., 0 FIRST°FAM ERICA Bank W hat’s Happening, The Com m unity The concerts, which will be held every ☆ daytime phone number to; Thursday in Kellogg Park throughout the Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) accurate as of &2Q/96 and subject to change without notice after account opening. The APY for FirstRate Fund balances of $10,000 or more ★ Crier, 821 Pennim an Ave., Plym outh, is tied to the 91-Day T-Bill rate. The APY;for balances below $10,000 is determined by the bank and is currently being set equal to 1.41%. Offer available to individuals at First summer, begin tomorrow at dusk. of America Bank-Michigan offices only. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. tSr if hearing impaired, TDD line available from 9-5 EST at (800) 289-4614.6 ☆ The Community Crier Carrier Contest Music is performed by the Plymouth 821 Penniman Avenue • Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 M I 4 8 1 7 0 Community Band. ★ 1fhe concerts are free. Page 16 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 Page 17 WE RE DEALING FOR WE’RE DEALING FOR LIBERTY FEST LIBERTY FEST

SPECIAL SPECIAL 24 MONTH 24 MONTH LEASE LEASE June 20-23, 1996 Free Parking RATES RATES Special Saturday Parking at Friday - 7 a.m. to dark Griffin Park (FREE SHUTTLE) Saturday -10 a.m. to dark (fireworks) 4 p.m. -11 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events are Free!! Unless otherwise noted

Saturday^ pie 22nd 472A Package, &-pass, bucket w/adjustable seat track, speed control/tilt steering, light group, elec­ “1996 WINDSTAR GL” tric rear window defrost, air/CFC, AM/FM PKG .32 1M1.9L EFI 4 cylinder engine, 5-speed stero/cass/clock, power windows/locks, electric manual transmission, PI 75/65 R14 BSW tire, “1996 ESCORT LX” LIST PRICE: *23,785 power mirrors, body side molding, deluxe wheel rear window defrost, electric AM/FM stereo, cover, 3.8 L SPi engine, 4-speed auto O /D trans­ CFC-Free air cond., Power Steering, Light Group, LIST PRICE: *13,715 mission, P205/70 R-15BSW, floor mats, privacy light & conv. group, dual elec rem mirrors, SALE PRICE: i HERITAGE PARK glass. Stock # 66353 clearcoat paint, front lie. plate brkt, tilt steering SALE PRICE: §erformanci column. Stock #63073 ,000 R ebate or 4.8% APR 1150 S. Canton Center Road sponsored by the $1000 Rebate or 4.8% APR Financing** Community Federal “1996 RANGER XLT” (313) 397-5110 Credit Union LIST PRICE: *17,071 “1996 CONTOUR GL LIST PRICE: *15,610 SALE PRICE: FRIDAY, JUNE 21 SALE PRICE:-ISJjf THE AMPHITHEATER PKG. 8678, XLT trim, power steering, XLT gorup, chrome RR step bmpr., XXLT tape stripe, sliding RR win­ HERITAGE PARK'S BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR 7:00 p.m. to Midnight - "Las Vegas Night" sponsored by St. Thomas A'Becket & Canton Chamber of Commerce PERFORMING CENTER dow, whls-cast al/dp dsh, anti-tft/rrem, entry, power win/lock gr., power mirrors, cloth 60/40 split bench, 235A package, group #1, #2, full length console, AM /FM stero w / cass., manual control air, rear 7:00 p.m. to Midnight - Canton Chamber & Community Foundation Bingo Night CHILDRENS prem. AM/FM anti-lock brk, sys, fir consoiette, 2,3I efi 1-4 eng, 5-speed man. O /D trans, P225 steer owl window defrost, power heated mirrors, 2.0 L D O H C 4cyl. engine, 5 speed manual trans., P185/70 A/S tires, 3.73 rat reg. axle super eng. cooling, pass side air bag, luxury group, A/C cfc free, spd. ctrl/tlt. 7:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. - Bobby Lewis & The CrackerJack Band THURSDAY, JUNE 20 ENTERTAINMENT R14 BSW tire, front/rear carpetted floor mats. Stock # 64032 • EARTH ANGEL 8-9:00 PM. str, wl, tachometer. Stock #69198 9:30 p.m. -11:30 p.m. - Mulligans Stew (Strolling in the Tents) • MOVIE... POCAHONTAS SATURDAY, JUNE 22 fit? 2.9% APR Financing’1 FRIDAY, JUNE 21 • BOBBY LEWIS •MARC THOMAS ^UOO R e b a te B u y o r L ea se* & THE CRACKERJACK BAND 7:30-9:30 P.M. & MAC THE MOOSE 12:30-1:15P.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 22 • MULLIGANS STEW 9:30-11:30 P.M. “1996 TAURUS GL (STROLLING IN THE TENTS) • "FLYING ACES" 1:00-2:00P.M. “1996 EXPLORER XLT” 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Mini-midway rides for kids ages 12 and under. $1 per ride. Games, food, and kids SATURDAY, JUNE 22 LIST PRICE: *20,590 • PHILIP LEJA 2:00-2:45P.M. LIST PRICE: *27,885 entertainment. • KARATE DEMONSTRATIONS 11:00 A.M. • "SPIRITERS" CHEERLEADERS NOON • JULIE AUSTIN 3:00-3:45P.M. SALE PRICE: 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Arts and Crafts Show featuring over 90 vendors. •IRKANDERK 1:00-2:30 P.M. SALE PRICE: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Fine Arts Show presented by D & M Art Studio featuring 70 vendors, all original work. • GEORGE BEDARD & THE KINGPINS 34:30 P.M. • KIDS KAROKE 4:00-5:00P.M. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Classic Car Show, a different show each day featuring food, fun, and awards. • BENNY & THE JETS 5-7 P.M. • Ml. OPERA THEATER 5:00-6:00P.M. 205A Pkg. groups #1, #2, #3, Speed control, front/rear floor mats, AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, • MARK PHILIPS BAND 7:30-9:30 P.M. power door locks, part air filter system, 6-way power driver's seat, automatic O /D trans, 3.0L EFI V6 Noon to 4 p.m. - Kids Art Workshop hosted by Paul Latour, all materials are free and kids keep their work. SUNDAY, JUNE 23 SUNDAY, JUNE 23 engine, alumium wheels /P205/65R15 BSW, light group,. Stock #65303 Located next to the picnic shelters. • COUNTRY TIME PRODUCTIONS NOON-1:00 P.M • RONALD MCDONALD 12:30-1:15P.M. • SATIN DOLL DANCERS 1-2:00 P.M. - Taste of Canton, featuring 10 local restaurants, tickets $1 at the picnic shelters. • GORDON RUSS 1:30-2:15 P.M. $600 Rebate or 2.9% APR Financing** • "FANTASTICS" 3-5:00 P.M. WHAT A DEAL! Dusk - Fireworks, preceded by a military band performance sponsored by Community Federal Credit Union. STROLLING ACTS • JIM PERKINS 2:30-3:15 P.M. • ROBERT COLLINGWOOD DIXIELAND BAND BOTH DAYS • KIDS KAROKE 3:30-5:00 P.M. • PASSWORD BARBERSHOP QUARTET BOTH DAYS SUNDAY, JUNE 23 • PAWS TIGER MASCOT) 5-7:00 P.M. KOOL-KAT 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Mini-midway rides for kids ages 12 and under. $1 per ride. Games, food, and kids CHUCK E. CHEESE entertainment. MS. WENDY 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Arts and Crafts Show featuring over 90 vendors. MANY OTHERS! Concessions will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Fine Arts Show presented by D & M Art Studio featuring 70 vendors, all original work. ENJOY ALL THE SHOWS FREE OF CHARGE!! available all day long 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Classic Car Show, a different show each day featuring food, fun, and awards. Noon to 4 p.m. - Kids Art Workshop hosted by Paul Latour, all materials are free and kids keep their work. each day of die festival. Located next to the picnic shelters. Noon to 4 p.m. - DARE Dinner featuring Chicken and Ribs from Outback Steakhouse. All proceeds to benefit Home of five out of the top ten selling vehicles Home of five out of the top ten selling vehicles DARE. ' Plus tax, title, license & destination charges. All rebates to Blackwell Ford. CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS ' Pius tax, title, license & destination charges. All rebate to Blackwell Ford. '* 2.9%, 4.8%, 8.9% APR financing for up to 48 months with approved credit. '* 2.9%, 4.8%, 8.9% APR financing for up to 48 months with approved credit. P A T R O N S : BLACKWELL FORD, INC., CARROLLTON ARMS (PAMA INV.), ISLAND LAKE ASSOCIATION, SUNFLOWER SEVEN ASSOCIATION, MCDONALD'S, ALROSE, INC., CANTON IN - LINE SKA TIN G WASTE RECYCLING CO., SATURN OF PLYMOUTH, WILLOW CREEK DENTAL CENTER, P.C., COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. AND TRICKS CONTEST F R IE N D S : LESLIE SWARTZ, DDS, PROFESSIONAL CORP., N.A. MANS & SONS, PLANTE & 41001 Plym outh Road SUNDAY, JUNE 23 - 7:30 A.M. REGISTRATION MORAN,LLP, MEIER INC., MCCABE FUNERAL HOMES INC., PILGRIM VILLAGE, WADE TRIM, 41001 Plymouth Road • BOTH EVENTS BEGIN AT 8:30 A.M. BILTMORE, ROSEY'S ROMPER ROOM, INC., CANTON TOP VALUE MUFFLER, INC, PLYMOUTH Plym outh • (313)453-1100 Plym outh • (313) 453-1100 • COMPETITION IS FREE EQUIPMENT RENTAL, DETROIT EDISON, CANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SULLIVAN & SMITH, * Showroom will be open until 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday CO-SPONSORED BY CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION AND ESPN INC., PRUDENTIAL PRIME PROPERTIES, PLYMOUTH CANTON CIVITAN CLUB, BOYERS MEAT * Showroom will be open until 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday PROCESSING, INC., ALPHAGRAPHICS, AIRCO GAS THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1998 Page 19 What’s Happening To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth. MI 48170. RECESSED Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday’s MOUNTING CAN calendar (space permitting). k k k k k k k k k ^ W SDP returns to the air k *r NOiwcoftc i -New Construction .Trim extra M onday June 24 * $ g 9 9 PLYMOUTH-CANTON S RADIO STATION ★ \ 0 mXTMMXTA 1 kkkkkkkkkkkkkk') S c h o o ls ... 8YU/a m ia R E F L E C T O R LOST HER LEASE rkkkkkkkkkki 2 9 i \ PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL/CLASS OF 1971 REUNION AUNT CLARA'S •75 watt ★ I The 25th class reunion will be held at the Summit in Canton Aug. 31. For more informa­ S75R30/FL l 2 tion, call Marilyn Miller Smith at (810) 486-6060 or (810) 437-8517. will be closing July 14th CLASS OF 1976/SALEM HIGH SCHOOL STOP IN & SAY GOODBYE (313) 665-5531 Aug. 10 at the Novi Hilton. Class Reunions Plus, P.O. Box 806010, St. Clair Shores, MI 1451 N. Territorial 48080-6010. Call 886-0770. 960 W. Ann Arbor Trail Just East of US-23 ELEMENTARY PARENT AWARENESS COMMITTEE NEEDS MEMBERS Formed in the fall of 1994, the committee helps create a greater awareness among parents of the need for students to gain positive interpersonal skills at an early age. The commit­ tee is comprised of parents, educators and business representatives. For more information, call Betty Bloch at 416-4903. P-C SCHOOLS NEEDS SPEAKERS Y our G uide The Plymouth-Canton Business Education partnemship program is looking for individu­ als willing to share their expertise with local students. To volunteer, call Betty Bloch at 416-4903. t o W o r s h i p /

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AUDITIONS FOR “RAPUNZEL” Lutheran Church At the Marquis Theatre, 135 N. Main St. in downtown Northville, Saturday from 11 a.m. (Missouri Synod) to 3 p.m. Ages 8 to 17. The show will run Aug. 6 through Sept. 29. For more information, 46250 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth call 810-349-8110. (one mile west of Sheldon) FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION (313) 453-5252 The entire month of June, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Cultural Center. All registrations require a birth certificate. $40 for City resident and $60 for non­ Sunday Worship residents. For more information, call 455-6620. 8:30 & 10:00 am NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR LIBRARY BOARD Nominating petitions are available at the clerk’s office of the City and Plymouth Rev. K.M. Mehrl, Pastor Township for candidates for election to the Plymouth Library Board in the general elec­ Hugh McMartin, Lay minister tion’Nov. 5. Three trustee seats are open. Nominees must be 18 and residents of Plymouth. The filing deadline is 4 p.m. July 18. “ART IN THE SUN” Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Northville. More 130 exhibitors of arts and crafts. For more information, call the Northville Chamber of Commerce, 810-349-7640. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY Antioch A.D. 49. Register now for vacation bible study. July 22-26 at First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, 45201 N. Territorial Rd. For more information, call 453- 5280. Volunteer...

BLOODMOBILE SEEKS DONORS Plymouth: Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, 701 Church St., from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For appointments, call 810-450-8707. Northville: Monday: at Home Depot, 39500 W. Seven Mile Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p m. For appointments, call 522-6703. HOSPICE OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN The hospice is seeking patient care, patient companion and team support volunteers in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. For more information, call 291-9700. PLYMOUTH COURT NURSING CENTER Plymouth Court Nursing Center in Plymouth is looking for volunteers to help with activity programs for residents. For more information, call Maralena Howard at 455-0510. MICHIGAN CANCER FOUNDATION The Michigan Cancer Foundation-West Region is looking for volunteers to provide transportation for cancer patients in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. For more information, call 561-8880 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers in the Canton area to help children needing tutoring with basic tnath and reading skills. Training is free. For more information, call Joy Graves at 883-2100 ext. 368.

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Eight students from Salem High Back in School who are raer-tbers of the 1996 Mid America Pompon All Star Team will perform at Coca-Cola Olympic City in Atlanta, GA, next month. Paulette Adams, Audrey Ayala, Heidi Balatico, Stacy Barbosa, M aria Cini, Robyn Novak, Erin Vaquera and Colleen Wydendorf are among 200 members of die team who T i m e will entertain Olympic spectators at the games. Mid America Pompon Inc. is based in Farmington. • WSDP, the FM radio station owned and operated by the Plymouth-Cahton School District, recendy awarded two scholarships to graduating seniors. Durr Industries in Plymouth _ Amanda Barth, a senior at Canton Township recently unearthed a time High School, won the WSDP scholar­ capsule buried under the company’s ship. She will attend Eastern Michigan front steps since the 1940s. When University. the copper box was opened, the con­ Poonam Desai, who also is a tents revealed old newspapers, Canton senior, was awarded the John coins, comic strips and information Seidelman Scholarship. She will about the former occupant of the attend the University of Michigan. building, (left to right) Durr Both students worked at the radio sta­ Industries’ Financial Administrator tion for three or more years. Ken Krause, Operations Director • Walter Stevenson and Purchasing Navy Airman Stephen Seigner is Agent Dave Heilman look through in the western Pacific Ocean near the time capsule’s contents. (Crier Taiwan monitoring military exercises photo by Rob Kirkbride) and missile firings conducted by , the People’s Republic of China. Seigner is a Plymouth resident and a 1995 gradu­ ate of Salem High School. • Plymouth resident Patrick Downes recently received a JD in law, cum laude, from Boston University. • Lindsay Johnson, a sophomore at Albion College, received the David Morris-Eldridge Pierce Sophomore Scholarship in history during the col­ Students enter ‘space race’ lege’s annual honors convocation. BY BRIAN CORBETT applications for the elementary, fourth and Johnson, a Plymouth resident and a the world’s premier space transportation Two residents of The Plymouth-Canton fifth grade camp, and we had 23 for the six system is processed, assembled and graduate of Mercy High School, also Community recently were transformed and seventh grade camp. Then from that launched. Prior to departure, Harenda said was named an Albion College Fellow from school students into space cadets. we could only send out one for each camp, Karricker and Reuter were ecstatic. for the spring semester. Heather Karriker and Mathew Reuter and we were lucky both won.” Karricker was selected because, were one of nine Metro Detroit students to Karriker and Reuter arrived on Florida’s Harenda said, “She loves science and Lisa Craven of Canton was named attend Space camp in Cape Canaveral, FL. Atlantic Coast May 5, and graduated May would like to see a space ship, and she to the dean’s list at Northwood Karriker, a fourth grader at Hoben 10. would love to meet an entamoligist and University in Midland. She recently Elementary School, and Reuter, a seventh The time in between was spent hanging take an inside look at insects.” completed her junior year. To earn grader at East Middle School, qualified by suspended on the Zero “G” Wall, practic­ Hoben teacher Kathy Sibert called recognition on the dean’s list, students submitting an application form that beat ing giant leaps on the Moon in the Zero Karricker “one of the most enthusiastic stu­ must have at least a 3.0 grade point out 55 of their peers. Gravity Chair, and preparing for long stay- dents I’ve ever had,” Harenda said. average. The reward was six days at NASA’s overs in space in the Space Station Reuter was a perfect fit for Space Kennedy Space Center. Mobility Trainer. Camp. Michael Keough of Plymouth “Wayne County received 40 scholar­ But the highlight of the week came after “His fascination is with computers and recently graduated from Cranbrook ships and they in turn turned them over to days of intense preparation. Teamwork and technology,” said Harenda, “and he enjoys Kingswood School. He was awarded a all the school districts in the county,’’ said training were put to use when the space astronomy.” captain’s letter in ice hockey, and was Kathy Harenda, curriculum coordinator of cadets entered one of NASA’s flight simu­ Harenda said East teacher Toni a member of the all-state hockey team. math and science for the Plymouth-Canton lators — Mission Discovery or Mission LeMaster recommended Reuter. “She says He had a grade point average of 3.78. School District “So it was a competitive Endeavour — and experienced the chal­ he works well with his peers and in cooper­ He will attend the U.S. Air Force process. The students had to fill out an lenges of both flight and mission control. ative group activities, and is enthusiastic Academy. extensive application. In the Plymouth- Karricker and Reuter also were given the about learning new concepts in math and Canton Community Schools, we had 32 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 Page 21 MONTHLY COUPON PAGE r 1 i I r F u i i M a n i c u r e ] i I i - * i COMPLETE OIL CHANGE ii set P r i c e s i P e d i c u r e ] i REGULAR PRICE; $23.99 (MOST CARS) o f t h e i Y e a r ! ! ! i w t c r m w * J 3 0 J i------, v ju m N ail Essentials i' «■'I QUICK OIL CHANG Em 5 5 0 S. M ain S tr e e t I M a n ic u re il Plymouth, Ml 48170 i i, . A ;I 903 ANi ARBOR ROAD I I ! $ 1 0 |i (313) 207-2300 i PLYMOUTH 455-9430 I 1 'i i i1 'II* I One Coupon Per Customer Please* New Clients Only i I Expires 7/31/96 HOURS M-F: 8-7, SAT: 8-5 OFFER EXPIRES 7/20/96 L J

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For more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier, DELPHINE MEMERING contact your funeral director or call (313) 453-6900 Delphine Memering, a Canton resident, died June 13,1996 at the age of 61. MARGARET J. MARTZ Mrs. Memering was born March 26, 1935 in Canton, where she Margaret J. Martz, a former Canton resident, died June 11,1996 lived all her life. She was a driver for handicapped kids for the at the age of 92. Plymouth-Canton School District. Mrs. Martz was born Sept. 3,1903 in Detroit. She lived in Canton She is survived by her husband, Herman Memering of Canton; for 18 years before moving to Milford two years ago. She was a daughters, Ann (Ronald) Stafford of Chelsea, Karen (Robert) Green government clerical worker. of Wayne, and Michelle and Brenda Memering, both of Canton; Mrs. Martz is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Walt) Schlicker sons, Donald (Tonya) Memering of Bedford, IN and Darryl (Tammie) of Milford; son, Kenneth (Carole) Martz of Brighton; four of White Lake; sisters, Katheryn Wisniewski, Dorothy Kotlarczyk, grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Patricia Sandy, Rose Mary Vecchio and Judith Argy; brothers, Arrangements were made by and services held at the Vermeulen Lawrence Baron and Walter Baron; and 10 grandchildren. She is Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth with William C. Moore of the preceded in death by two sisters. Trinity Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was at Woodmere Services were held at St. Thomas A’ Becket Catholic Church with Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial tributes can be made to the Trinity Frs. C. Richard Kelly, Joe Gembala and Lawrence Kaiser Presbyterian Church, 10101 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, Ml 48170. officiating. Arrangements were made by the Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth. Burial was at Oakwood East Cemetery FRANKIE J. LAMIRAND in Grass Lake. Memorial tributes can be made to Our Lady of Frankie J. LaMirand, a former Plymouth resident, died June 5, Providence and/or mass offerings. 1996 at the age of 66. Mrs. LaMirand, who lived in Plymouth for 30 years, died at her Kathleen M. Gordon, 41, homemaker home in Palm City, FL. She was a history and government teacher Kathleen M. Gordon, a Plymouth resident, died June 14,1996. at Plymouth, Canton and Salem high schools. She cherished those She is survived by her husband, Douglas H. Gordon of Plymouth; daughters, Amanda memories. Active in community affairs, she often was found singing and Sarah Gordon, both of Plymouth; and mother, Doris Schomack of Plymouth. in the Arts Council Follies, writing song lyrics or humorous poetry. Arrangements were made by and services were held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral She sang every week for St. John’s Episcopal Choir. Home in Plymouth with Rev. James Skimmins officiating. Frankie and her husband moved frequently in the community, for Mary Louise Fern, 69, sales clerk one of her joys was building and/or restoring houses. It was always Mary Louise Fern, a Plymouth resident, died June 10,1996. a good laugh when mentioning the LaMirand home...never knowing She is survived by her daughters, Karen S. (Thomas) Gwaltney of Plymouth and Pamela for sure which one. Cain of Canton; two brothers; and one grandchild. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Survivors include her husband, Richard LaMirand of Palm City, Plymouth with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. FL; daughters, Nancy Wilson of Indianapolis, IN, Kathryn Mooradiao of Saline and Carrie Roskoskey of Naperville, IL; sons, Delbert W. Haddock, 47, designer Gregory LaMirand of Geneva, IL, Jeffrey LaMirand of Richmond, Delbert W. Haddock, a Canton resident, died June 11,1996. TX; brother, Larry McCall of Palm Harbor, FL; and 12 wonderful He is survived by his wife, Lynn Haddock of Canton; two daughters; one son; two sisters; one brother; and four grandchildren. grandchildren. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in A memoral service will be held for her at St. John’s Episcopal Plymouth with Fr. George Chamley officiating. Church at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30. All who knew or were touched by her are invited to attend. Erwin Leroy Priest, 75, accountant Those wishing to make contributions on her behalf may do so to Erwin Leroy Priest, a Canton resident, died June 12,1996. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Priest of Canton; daughter, Sandra (Robert) Mayley c of Canton; one son; three sisters; seven brothers; and five grandchildren. Services were held at Berean Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Payne officiating. Schrader - Howell Arrangements were made by Pawlus Funeral Home in Belleville. FUNERAL HOME Charles Kenneth Hirschlieb, 74, mail carrier Charles Kenneth Hirschlieb, a former Plymouth resident, died June 12,1996. Serving Plymouth-Canton He is survived by his wife; two children; three brothers; and two grandchildren. Since 1904 Arrangements were made by and services were held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. A1 ^ J'lad itio-tt -d ed icated to- Sesw -ice Mildred Mae Ziegler, 85, assembler Mildred Mae Ziegler, a former Plymouth resident, died June 13,1996. Please consider us She is survived by one brother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ziegler. your source Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth with Sanford Burr officiating. for pre-arranged funeral information Louise R. Ahonen, 83, homemaker Louise R. Ahonen, a Plymouth resident, died June 14,1996. (313)453-3333 She is survived by her husband, Ernest A. Ahonen of Plymouth. 280 South Main Street Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Edwin A. Schrader jr. Plymouth, Ml 48170 Michael V. Howell Plymouth with Pastor Gerald Branch officiating. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1993 Page 23

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Page 24 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 P.R.N. Foundation gives hope to hopeless BY ROB KIRKBRIDE “I really have a gut-level feeling this will go,” she “I’m going to go nose-to-nose with Dr."Kevorkian,” For Plymouth resident Katherine Alberts, each day said. “If one person can have pain relief and be able to go she said. “I want to make him obsolete. brings a new physical challenge. on with their life, that’s great.” “I want to make it so those suffering from chronic Alberts suffers from cluster headaches, but hopes her Alberts said many people suffer from chronic pain. pain don’t even have to think about him.” new group — the Pain Relief Now Foundation — can Chronic pain is a symptom, not a sickness. Therefore, Alberts said the group is growing every day. In fact, help other people suffering from chronic illnesses. many insurance companies don’t cover medication need­ she hopes to take the group nationwide after it is better Alberts founded the P.N.R. Foundation recently to ed to provide relief for those suffering from the disability. established. give hope to people who often times have very little to “If it (chronic pain) cannot be linked to an illness,” she Until then, Alberts will continue to offer her support hope for. said, “the insurance companies will pay for absolutely to help people like her who have a hard time on a day-to- “There’s no doubt, I’ve had some hard times,” said nothing.” day basis. Albeits who has headaches for up to six hours per day, In addition to relieving the emotional and financial every day. “I’ve had many friends who have committed burden from chronic pain sufferers, Alberts said the “Too many people are falling through the cracks,” she suicide because of their pain, but it just isn’t worth it. group will also lobby to have the ailment recognized. said. “They need our help.” Where there’s life, there’s hope.” “There’s not much research for chronic pain,” she Alberts is accepting financial and medical donations She said the P.N.R. Foundation will assist in providing said. “What we need is a sign. Right now, we’re being for the P.R.N. Foundation. The group is also accepting a support network and financial help for those suffering treated as second class citizens.” people who need help or are willing to help others with from chronic pain. Right now, Alberts said people like Dr. Jack chronic pain. She can be reached by writing to: The Alberts said she’s confident the newly-formed, non­ Kevorkian offer a false sense of hope to people suffering P.R.N. Foundation, 10106 Hillcrest, Plymouth MI, profit group will succeed. from chronic pain. 48170.

Canton nurse is Ameritech’s C om m unity w eddings, 2 millionth customer anniversaries and Although it took Ameritech 11 years of an emergency. She said her children engagem ents to attract its first one million customers have asthma and with a portable cellular here in the Midwest, tremendous demand phone, school officials can reach her in Lawrence is a graduate of the led to reaching the two million mark in an emergency. University of Michigan and a teacher in less than 23 months. And a Canton As the two millionth customer, the Ann Arbor School District. woman takes top honors as Ameritech’s LaTulip wins a $200 gift certificate for Jodie is a senior at the University of two millionth customer at a ceremony in use at any Ameritech Cellular Center, 200 Michigan, studying engineering. Plymouth yesterday. free minutes of Ameritech cellular long The couple will honeymoon in Cathy LaTulip, a registered nurse from distance service, six tickets to a show at Georgian Bay, Canada. Canton, bought her second cellular phone Pine Knob with limo service and dinner on March 26. LaTulip wanted a portable and a $2,000 donation to the charity of cellular phone for personal and business her choice. She has selected the use and also as a security measure in case Leukemia Society of America.

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You It is now possible to receive The Paper With Its pick up. (313) 981-3417 ‘84 Buick riviera. Approx. 90,000 miles, ______Lessons Heart In The Plymouth-Canton Community, by $2500.00 or best offer. Call 459-7005 FREE CEMENT STEPS (two) four feet wide mail, at a SAVINGS. and fourteen inches high 453-4122 A T EVOLA’S Call now! 313-453-6900 ‘89 GMC Sierra SLX Pickup 77,000 miles. 6 Crushed concrete (for construction purposes). Pianos, organs, keyboards, music, 1 year: $40.00 cyi. auto,am/fm/cassette, air, new exhaust Ideal for people building homes, and other accessories. Sales, lessons, service. Evola OR system. 8ft bed with bedliner. anti-lock brakes, uses! U-haul. (313) 348-4708 Music, 215 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth send your check (or VISA/MC#) with your trailer package.$5995.810 227-4645 ______(313)455-4677______name and address to Queen size waterbed. Call 459-2217 Community Crier ’92 Mustang LX 2 door sedan. Loaded. Low 821 Penniman Ave. Mileage. Auto. A/C. Mint condition, $7,200 or FREE C A T — four years old black and white Lost & Found______Plymouth, Ml 48170-1624______best offer. (313)455-4498 neutered and de-clawed. Very affectionate L O S T C A T - Small, cream and grey long­ needs a good home immediality call any time haired himalayan with blue eyes. Lost on 6/8 in Builders 459-3033 the Ann Arbor Rd./ Beck area ( Ridgewood hills Sub.) Call 454-1026. Reward offered. HOME IMPROVEMENTS, roofs, decks, LANDSCAPE EGG ROCK you haul large LOST - BILLFOLD W/DRIVER’S LICENSE, basement, kitchens and more. Licensed. Paul amount 455-0256 IDENTIFICATION, CHECKS, CASH on the (313)451-0106. Garage Sale road, from Clark station to Harvey - South on Harvey to Ann Arbor Road, right on Ann Arbor Building Supplies HIDDEN RIDGE CONDOS Ann Arbor Trail Rd., south on Canton Center. Lost while west of Haggerty, Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at SACRIFICE! 3 New Arch Style Steel Buildings. driving tractor. Call (313) 453-6291 Reward. least twenty-five garages full of bargains and 20X26,30X 70. will sell for balance owed. goodies. ______Moving Sale______Discounted shipping. Free Storage. Serious Leather Sofa Bed, butcher block on legs, inquries only. Call Immediately 1-800-222- 1265 CAROL THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH AND Panasonic window A/C, antique chairs, sofa, Plymouth High School 6335 FRIDAY, JUNE 21 ST - 9 -5 . A little of window fan, TV-bookcase, golf clubs and bag. Own a piece of Plymouth History. 15 buildings everything including costume jewelry, clothes, Call 455-3259 for Appointment to see.______to choose from including the Penn Theater, Children’s Resale antiques and collectibles. Mayflower Hotel, Wilcox House, & Post Office. Need extra CASH? Children’s Orchard pays ______Pest Control______Stop in today or call for a complete list GARAGE SALE - JUNE 20, 21 & 22 - 45603 cash for children's clothing, toys and THOMPSON PEST CONTROL GABRIALA’S, GREEN VALLEY, West of Canton Center equipment in excellent condition. Call 313/453- Locally owned and operated. Free estimates 322 S. Main SLf Plymouth, between Ann Arbor Road and Ann Arbor trail. 4811 for appointment (313)459-8621 ______(313)455i8884,...... ___...... 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.______P.H.S. Class of ‘66: the 30th reunion is For Rent House for Rent ______Photography______Sept.21. if you or someone you know needs to RAWLINSON PHOTOGRAPHY sign up or get more info, call Pam (McAllister) FURNISHED ROOM, quiet residential area. PLYM O UTH — T W O BEDR O O M , all Elegant Wedding Photography Cook 455-4283 or Gary Van Buren 453-3320. Employed adult. References/Security. 455- appliances, $725 per mouth. First and last ______(313) 453 - 8872 ______P.H.S. Class of ‘65 reunion will be held oh 7526______months rent plus security. Available Sept. 21 at the Botsford Inn.call him at 454- immediately. 313-981-7290______For Sale______Retail for Lease 6583

1 GM 4 ELEMENT BEAM, 1 GM halo, 1 dual Home Improvement Westland-Ann Arbor Trail- Merriman Rd. 1,640 P.H.S. Class of ‘65 wants to remind everyone 2m 10 element beam, 100 ft-50 ohm hard line, sq.ft. (+400 sq.ft, heated garage). Corner BRATTON PAINTING & DECORATING that it lost the annual Egg fight of ‘65 to the 1 remote coax switch, 459-3144______building. Large advertising sign. Formerly Prompt and Professional Service. Plaster & Class of ‘66 and ‘67 forces. Gary Kubik also Doctors office. Ideal for vet., nursery school, AMERICAN DREW CHINA CABINET solid Drywall repairs. Wallpaper removal. Tom, 482- wishes to remind his ‘65 classmates that their accounting etc. Broker 313-459-7570 cherry top condition $900 — ($4000 new) 416- 7224.______31st year reunion will be held on time Sept. 21 1730 ______' ______BRIAN'S PAINTING, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, at the Botsford Inn.call Gary Kubik at 454-6583 BAHAMA CRUISE! 5 days/ 4 nights, ~ Real Estate 15 years experience, 810/349-1558.______NOT GETTING THE CRIER DELIVERED underbooked! Must SeU! $299/couple. Limited B.P. Home Services your personal handyman. A ll real estate advertising in this new spaper is subject to DIRECTLY TO YOUR DOOR? It may just be Tickets. 1-800-935-9999 ext 2494 Mon-Sat - Federal F air Housing A ct o f 1968 which m akes it illegal All home maintenance. Licensed and insured. time for the kid next door to become your 9am-10pm, EST. to advertise "any preference, lim itation o r discrim ination 313-572-0859 Bob.______friendly neighborhood Crier Carrier. Call 453- DIET— FEEL LIKE-M AGIC lose up to 30 lbs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, fam ilial Cleaning, powerwashing, staining decks and 6900 for m ore information.______- 30 day program start at $30.00 - call 313- status o r national origin or intention to m ake any such privacy fences, 453-6020 459-7727______preference, lim itation o r discrim ination .* This newspaper DECORATING SERVICES w ill not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate HEALTH SPORTS RIDER- Purchased PAINTING - WALLPAPERING which is in violation o f law . O ur readers are hereby febuary, ‘96 - best offer 313-459-0774 after Molding; drywall - plaster repairs. inform ed that a ll dw elling advertised in this newspaper 5:30 p.m. CALL(313)451 -0987. are available on an equal opportunity basis. Page 26 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 T£ egsR 9 m m e m it. s«3I«0 YTf&IUMMGO 3HT Crier Classifieds t n e r x^iubbijittib ATTENTION ADVERTISERS’ s5.50 for the first 10 words, 20

Curiosities Curiosities ______Help Wanted______Help Wanted ALL GINGER * is it time to Golf again? $35,000/YR. INCOME potential. Reading HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED-Consultant P.H.S. Be sure to stop in at Aunt Clara’s & wish her books. Toll free (1)800-898-9778, ext. R-5746 needed, work 20-30 hrsTwk., income GRADS: luck ______for details. $20,000. Training allowance, commissions, The Class of ’56 is sponsoring an “all school" Check out the deals at Blackwell Ford in $40,000/YR. INCOME potential. Home plus bonus. Homemakers, teachers, and reunion again on Sept 20 Contact others! For todays paper. Their your local Ford Dealer with Typists/PC users. Toll free (1)800-898-9778, community volunteers do well in our work. more info., call Alisande Cutler, at 994-4912 or 5 o f th e top 16 selling vehicels______ext R-5746 for listings.______CaH C. Knapp (313) 464-0931, EOE. ______6 6 6 4 0 7 3 . Grampa Jack & Aunt Lynn will have fun this HELP WANTED FOR LAWN SERVICE. (313) ART IN THE PARK is July 13 and 14th weekend * Emma Rose will be the Chef at our TELEPHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE 4 2 2 -4 6 2 3 ______FABULOUS FOODS OF FORD in Canton is place. Grampa gets to assist her cooking and .baking,,______RECEPTIONIST FULL TIME POSTION, for July 20th NO TELESALES INVOLVED for candidates who: Congratulations Janet - Go get em,______busy office in Plymouth. W e are seeking a Good luck Kristv * vou’ii be missed.______mature friencBy person with strong people * are detail and customer service oriented, skills. W e are wilting to train the right person. IF OLDER IS WISER, wilt Sara Christopher * possess outstanding telephone and wear a seat belt after this birthday?? Cali 313420-2326 ______communications skills, THE COCONUT SHOOTOUT continues. SALES CLERK, Seeking mature and * type accurately at 3 0 4 0 wpm, and Harold vs. Rick - results soon.______dependable person, approx 30 hours per * enjoy working as a team player KENN CHRISTOPHER got older in a bass week- previous retail experience helpful. b o a t ______Apply in person. Specialty Pet Supplies, 1498 Deaf Martha: One of my fantasies is being A complete benefits package is offered including Sheldon. 313453-6930 locked in “Georgia’s,” (a collector’s heaven), medical, dental, 401 (k) and tuition reimbursement. S id in g C r e w NEEDED, Residential/ " with a cup of coffee in each hand, ami Qualified candidates should submit resume and Commercial. Must have references courtage Vawn & Mike Gray browsing until my hearts content. Do join me! salary expectations by FAX (313) 416-2683 or - 47125 Burning Tree Lane Plymouth 48170 Art In The Park Its a wonderful excape from reality to see and mail to: 454-7115. EEO ___ & m m ___ enjoy their beautiful things. Never mind, there’ll ADISTRA CORPORATION S u m m e r w o r k , e x p e r ie n c e “ come a time when together we can make this a NECESSARY, CONSTRUCTION WORK. reality. Love, Geneva.______Attn: HR—TELESERV Plymouth/ Canton area. Operator and Laborer June H— Glad to see you in charge again and 101 Union Street needed. Must have transportation, leave your companion is out pulling weeds. M ore, Plymouth, Mi 48170 message 313420-2262 ______power to you! Thank you for the books, they EOE SECURITY FULL TIME POSITION WITH look wonderful.______~ ______BENEFITS AVAILABLE IN THE PLYMOUTH in blue you’re true to quite a few AREA Benefits, including family health optical Althea Thompson Shoemaker—-oopsl AIDE— HHA or CNA, Excellent week-end and dental insurance, vacation, and sick “Now who has taken my La Homme “left overs" position In Geriatric Foster Home. Days or days,etc. ( We pay all benefit premiums). To and eaten them ail up?” said Sally. “Ooh,” said Afternoons, experience with elderly requied. apply contact Emil at 451-5980. between 9 the culprit, “i thought they were for Good pay. Call after $4 p.m.: 810-4374478. a.m. to 4 p.m. E.Q.E ______Sam Wolf son Beauregard, and put them in the office Also taking applications for part-time days. Wildlife / Conservation Jobs Now hiring: ASSEMBLERS: Excellent income to assemble Art in The Park refrigerator.______Game Wardens, Security, Maintenance, Park products at home. Info 1-504-646-1700 Dept. July 13 & 14 The Plymouth District Library opened five days Rangers, etc. No Exp necessary. For M i-2 3 1 8 ______REGISTER TO VOTEI Elections this August early at 705 S. Main. Why don’t you join the application and info, call 1-800-299-2470, ext and November______Summer Reading Program for adults, young AVON - Representatives needed! No Door-to- MI175C 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.. 7 days______How come Lisa gets trimming done for her? adults and children? While you are there see door required, $100-$1500 +/ Mo, WORK AT HOME: $20Q-$700 weekly, Can anyone get wet, George & Jan? we're how great everything is ami congratulate the IND/SLS/REP 800423-7112 ______assemble crafts, circuit boards and other. No staff on a super job.______waiting our turn!______- CABINET SHOP FOREMAN WANTED sales or special skills required. Toll Free 1- Georgia’s Gift Gallery: you add a lovely QUAUE1ED. LEAD MALE OR FEMALE FOR The Village Potter’s Guild welcomes everyone 800-840-6324. to their open house June 26th - even dimension to Plymouth Thank you for “being". CUSTOM SHOP. $16.00 AN HOUR TO Beaureouard______' . Do we shatter proof phones now that Matt START. CALL (313) 761-9901 ______Delphin Blue is definately Steph’s color for works full time?______. ______CONSERVATION JOBS: Wildlife positions raku. Lisa vou should trv iti Karen Mulholland: here’s my R.S.V.P., there’ll $16,000 - $35,000/yr. Clerical, Security, Game Joel gets funnier every w eek* be two of us July 12. By the way, Kellogg Park Warden, Etc. No experience. For Info call 219- Heather Kubiak of Grand Rapids was named is a nice place for wedding, plus it’s even 769-8301, Ext. W M I548,9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.- THIS PAPER IS closer to my office then O.L.G.C.______Fri.______to the deans list at Grand Valley State PROUDLY University for the winter semester. The list JESS wins at Balderdash. DIRECT CARE STAFF Part-time and full time includes those students who have maintained BEAUREGARD eats Penniman Deli tray staff needed immediately in group! homes in PRINTED ON a 3.5 grade point average ami been enrolled in goodies. ______surrounding areas. Trained starting $6.55 with a minumum of 12 credits. Congratulations from CREON breaks in his oven broiler. good benefits, training available. Enthusiasm 100% RECYCLED y.QMxyeiy.Kgu41ami)y.. STSV^HERBRUCK cooks his own breakfast and people friendly a must. Contact Linda Mon - Friday - 8am to 4pm at (313) 453-5070 PAPER WITH Please continue ^feRYBGDY...Do the vacation dance!! DRIVER PART-TIME HELP OR RETIREE SOY INKS NEEDED two hours in AM and two hours in the recycling loop Thank Kristy, your whinfng wvill be missed—believe it PM. 1275 S. Main (313) 459-9151 show er!! Is ift vary loved.. Love. R&S '1 } or not! ' ? Y. Steph says ditto. ______DRIVERS/MOVERS Jimmy being 50 won’t be too bad, don’t go ESTABLISHED MOVING COMPANY HAS THURSDAY IS OVERBOARD OR anything!!______EXPANDED IN THE NEED FOR PACKERS, HELPERS, DRIVERS, CDL WE OFFER 401K, Barb and Dave thanks for the great time! L & eT F L O W E R D A Y Bob L. The three S’s change soon to sunning, INSURANCE OTHER BENEFITS SIGNING snorkeling, and swiming! BONUS FOR L/D DRIVERS. CALL1-800-654-1957 So, I see mat g o o m b a h i S a h e - h e e , R g g : FULL-TIME CNA/HNA to provide personal 2 5 % O F F LIZ is ever so funny and enjoyable to work with care for residents of a senior Retirement bull winkle and rocky-glad to hearyou Community in Canton. Salary $9.50 per hour. enjoyed your tree book-thought it was right up Excellent benefits. Must have reliable ALL FRESH FLOWERS your alley-good to talk to you, too. Love R & S transportation and excellent References, if Cash & Carry Thursday Only Thanks Lisa M. for the new duds-they’ll be interested call Cindy at 800-813-7189. Also very helpful! Steph hiring CNA / HNA for Oakland, Wayne and SUPER SPECIAL KECCY QUASHNE"BUN VOYAGE! We’re------Macomb Counties.______Fresh Cut ( jealous! Good luck! Love, Steph and Rob GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN 95 Uncle Jim you can’t hear the cops anymore, i BETWEEN 6-19 to compete in this year’s 1996 Daisy Mums A Bundh know i asked the chief.______Detroit Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and Good thru 6-22-96 Congrats. Karen B.______scholarships including trip to Nationals in Las Heides J f e , f lowers«gifts Thanks to Mrs. Graye and Connie for their ~ Vegas. Cali today 1-800-367-2125 Ext. 1133 wonderful dispositions and teriffic flowers! The Growing company looking for part time geraniums went over splendidly! Thanks, 995 W. Ann Arbor T ra il A t Harvey warehouse assistance. ( Up to 35 hours per Steph ______Downtown Plymouth Week) Perfect for retiree or homemaker. Grandma: Thanks a lot for the graduation gifttl! Company located in Plymouth area. Interested (313)453-5140 Also the strawberry pie was great!! Thanks for application call Tony at 313-459-9700 ______GRAM E. - Hope your weekend was as sunny everything! I love you! love Amanda P.S. I and nice as ours! Love R & S ______hope you feel better soon.______HAPPY BIRTHDAY. CAM MILLER ON JUNE Don’t start a joke and then forget the punch 16. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THE line.______COMMUNITY.______~ ' mm% m m z " fm m m m m r as • THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996 Page 27 Crier Classifieds MICH-CAN Place your statewide ad here! CHARGE IT! ccm m af C A L L (3 1 3 )4 5 3 -6 9 0 0 FOR MORE INFORMATION DRIVERS WANTED. Region- CUSTOM PRINTED SHIRTS/ DOCTOR BUYS LAND CON­ al/Dedicated/OTR HAIG • Summer Special: 12 TRACTS and loans money on Opportunities avaiabie. First golf shirts printed with your real estate. Fast dosing, A day health insurance, fuU ben­ logo $12.99 each, 100 hats - immediate cash. Deal directly efit package. 95% convention­ $1.99 each, 48 T-shirts-$4.99 with Doctor Daniels & Son, 1- al fleet WERNER ENTER­ each. Shirt Factory. 1-800- 800-837-6166, 1-810-335- Full S ervice PRISES. 1-800-346-2818. 798-6688. 6166. OWN YOUR OWN ROME ATTENTION HOMEOWN­ NOW! 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AAA positions including general 338-5815. FAST CLOSINGS. Mortgage & Finance COMMITTEDccm § COMMUNITY mf COMMUNICATIONS a • Corporation 1-800-968-2221. grounds work, bell staff, retail shop clerk, kitchen storeroom BREEDER REFERRALS * Statewide Services. Open Sat 345 Fleet Street clerk, receiving room dark and BREEDERLINK - helping con­ 9-1; Sun. 14 . Free Qualifying many more. Employment now sumers across America find Appointment Plymouth, Ml 48170 through October. Housing the purebred dog they want PSYCHICS WANTED for available. Fax inquir- from a breeder they1! trust 313/453-6900 phone readings. Call Magikai ies/resume to (906) 847-3259 CaB 1-800-291-0900 or visit Journeys. 1-800-209-9819. or contact Human Resources www.breederiink.com. at (906) 847-3331. EQE. M/F. £age June19» t®9® S p o r ts Sports shorts YMCA holds family run BY MATT HUCAL “It was. a very nice day, there was a the race proud. On a day for fathers, Sunday also great turnout and it was Teally good see­ Two positives that have come and became a day for runners in Plymouth. ing familiar faces from previous years,” Mari Hoff, a senior at Salem, was have continued to grow in popularity the The Plymouth YMCA 17th Annual Race Director Tom Morse said. selected to the PARADE All-American last few years of the run have been partic­ Run was held, and the weather couldn’t The runs took place through down­ High School girls soccer team for ipation in the Triple Race (the One Mile, have been more cooperative for the more 1996. The team was chosen by a panel town Plymouth and included five events 5K and 10K races) and children races. of coaches, recruiters, professional than 1,100 runners participating. — One Mile Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, But still raking in the most runners are scouts and representatives of the 10K Run, Triple Race and the children’s the One Mile and 5K races, with about United States Soccer Federation. races. Each race began at different loca­ 400 runners in each. Sarah Warnke, a senior at Canton, How they tions surrounding Kellogg Park — “The triple and children races are still and Kim Sheldon, a senior at Salem, Mayflower Hotel, Union Street and catching on, but we’re seeing more inter­ have been named Detroit Free Press Saxton’s. est every year,” Morse said. Scholar-Athletes for their respective finished “We wanted everything to be concen­ trated around the park (Kellogg) and have The only problem year in and year out schools. Warnke plays basketball and seems to be the lack of volunteers to soccer, has a 3.93 grade point average These are the winners of the four cate­ the racers winding through the streets and stand at the comers of the streets to lead (G.P.A.) and has received a scholarship gories in the Plymouth YMCA 17th mnning around the neighborhoods in the the runners and to show them where to to play basketball at Wayne State Annual Run last Sunday. downtown (Plymouth) area,” said Morse, University. Sheldon has a 3.75 G.P.A., One Mile Run/Walk who’s directed the race for more than 10 go- plays volleyball and basketball and Male overall winners years. “Everybody seemed to enjoy doing The police officers cooperate and help runs track. She served as captain in all First place: Jared Biniecki, 18, of that.” race officials, but they can only block the three sports. Canton at a time of 4:49. The Plymouth-held Father’s Day race streets for so long. Second place: Doug Andrews, 23, of was recently rated one of the top 50 races “Basically what we aim to do is make Canton Parks and Recreation Ann Arbor at a time of 4:59. in Michigan by the newspaper “Michigan it a community and family event, and I Services kicks off its 1996 Summer Third place: Jeffrey Martin, 38, of Runner,” something that has made Morse thought we succeeded in doing that,’? Concert Series on Thursday, June 27 Northville at a time of 5:03. and those involved in the preparation of Morse said. at 7:30 p.m. with the band “Teen Female overall winners Angels” performing. First place: Kimberly Delaney, 26, of The free concert is the first in a Westland at a time of 5:58. series of seven Thursday evening con­ Second place: Carrie Boven, 15, of PCEP hosts all-star certs in the beautiful setting of the Westland, at a time of 6:17. Heritage Park Amphitheater. This night Third place: Donna Swanson, 44, of is guaranteed to be an evening of good Northville at a time of 6:18. soccer game music and good times. Refreshments 5K Run/Walk BY MATT HUCAL and concessions will be available and Male overall winners lawn chairs and blankets are encour­ A success is what organizer Gary Balconi called the First Annual High School All- First place: Jeffrey Martin, 38, of Star soccer games that were played at the PCEP soccer field Saturday. aged. Call 397-5110 for more informa- Northville at a time of 16:24. tion. There were two games — a girls game at 6 p.m. and a boys game at 8 p.m. — with Second place: Rob Block, 16, of 38 high school players from all around the state participating in each game and each • Livonia at a time of 16:37. The Plymouth YMCA has begun to player playing one half. Third place: Ross Hill, 36, of San “We were very, very pleased with the weather, the player participation and the offer camps for youngsters. Marcos at a time of 16:45. Camp Tonquish is for children 6- crowd size,” Balconi said. “Going into the day we pretty much had no idea what Female overall winners would happen, but we were impressed with the results.” 12 years old and will be held at the First place: Patricia Bagley, 25, of Plymouth Township Park from 9 a.m. The games were played in front of about 500 people. They were able to see a 2-2 Livonia at a time of 18:44. tie in the girls game, and in the boys game, a 4-2 victory for former Salem coach Ken to 4 p.m. The camp is divided into one Second place: Barbara Adams, 16, of week sessions beginning this week and Johnson’s squad. , Plymouth at a time of 18:56. die last session is August 19-23. Johnson returned from his new residence in Florida to coach one boys team while Third place: Hillary Green, 19, of Camp Jellybeanz is for children 3- former Stevenson coach Pete Scerri returned from his home in California to lead the Brighton at a time of 19:22. 5 years of age and is held at Plymouth other boys team. Township Park from 9 a.m. to noon. lOKRun “We were really happy to have Johnson and Scerri come back to coach,” Balconi The camp is divided into one week ses­ Male overall winners said. “All four coaches did a great job.” sions beginning this week and the last First place: Matt Holappa, 28, of Ann The coaches for the girls teams were former Farmington coach Cathy Cole- session is August 19-23. Arbor at a time of 32:25. Kansman and former Farmington Mercy coach Gene Fogel. Four sessions of backyard swim­ Second place: Jeffery Keith, 20, of One of the highlights for Balconi was seeing Salem player Ronny Mashrii score in ming lessons are being held for chil­ Canton at a time of 33:42. a losing effort in the boys game, and then watching Mashni’s former Salem teammate dren six months to 14 years of age and Third place: Terry Elsey, 42, of Drew Drummond score the fourth and game-clinching goal. Balconi was also very also an Adult Water Exercise class. Farmington Hills at a time of 33:51. impressed with the sportsmanship exhibited by the players. The first session is July 1-July 12 (omit Female overall winners Along with Drummond and Mashni, other local players in the boys game were 7/4 and 7/5), the second is July 15-26, First place: Serena Fraser, 24, of Ann Brian Bacyinski and Matt Simons from Salem and George Tomasso and Todd the third is July 29-August 9 and the Arbor at a time of 38:42. Stonestreet from Canton. final session is August 12-23. The Second place: Amy Wolfgang, 28, of Local players participating in the girls game were Mari Hoff, Julie Buczek and classes are held at pools in the Chelsea a time of 42:04. Andrea Sudek of Salem and Sarah Warnke and Becky Vashow of Canton. Plymouth, Canton and Northville area. Third place: Jennifer Rossi, 25, of Ann The two others who helped Balconi organize the event were Pete Morrisey and Arbor at a time of 42:25. More pools are needed. Call the Dave Cook. The teams were picked by two coaches committees — one for the boys Diaper Dash Winners YMCA if interested. and one for the girls. The problem in picking the teams was that the committee had to Registration is being accepted for Crawlers pre-empt the all-state selection committee in selections for the girls. Fall classes of “Y” Kids, which runs First heat: Nathan Leo - 9 1/2 months. Balconi sees the game becoming a yearly event with the help of sponsors like September 23-June 12 for 3-5 year old Second heat: Marc Przybylski - One Adidas, which provided the uniforms this year. children. year old. “We’U make the effort in making sure the games happen again and that we host it The YMCA is now accepting regis­ Toddlers again,” Balconi said. “Our goal was to promote high school soccer and to recognize tration for their summer programs. Call First place: Wesley Ward - 21 months. the state’s top high school players, and I think we did both.” 453-2904 for more information. Second place: Ian Carolan - 17 months. The annual YMCA Father’s Day Run again had great weather and lots of participants. The competition was fierce for some, but for most, The event was a way to celebrate a great day outdoors with the family. \ (Crier photos by R. Alwood, Jr.) 9^ lg lW t? fe (8 t t f c » ^ ' G M ^ n W l 996 o p in io n s Time to answer some YMCA Run simple questions Local mysteries baffle Crier editor again success There are things in life we just can’t The annual YMCA Father’s Day Run was again a success. Hundreds of explain. They defy No curves runners lined up for their chance to participate in the community run. logic. And they make me crazy. ByRobKirkbride The YMCA Run symbolizes the commitment the group has to family. It Most of these _ _ was clear that many of male participants brought along their sons to run questions have with them. That’s the kind of family event this community needs. answers. Many of the answers have this year (as I can personally attest In fact, many of the participants weren’t even concerned with what been given to me before. I guess I to the validity of this particular place they took. It became more of a community gathering than a sporting just need to hear them again. theory). event. Although many people visited Plymouth from out of town, the run So here’s my list of local 6. Why don’t more people visit still maintained a strong community flavor. mysteries. Foods ‘N Flavors in Canton to eat? Congratulations to the Plymouth YMCA and the organizers of the 1. Why were the streetscape It has to be one of the best annual Father’s Day Run. It was a great success and a great example of benches in Plymouth installed authentic Indian restaurants I’ve ever visited. what our community can do when its residents come together for a facing the buildings? I like the 7. What happened to the Central common cause. looks of the downtown NBD Bank Parking Deck lot cleaning crews? It THE COMMUNITY CRIER building, but it gets a little boring after a while. I would much rather seems there’s an enormous amount sit facing the action at the comer of of trash flying around down there Penniman Avenue and Main Street. this year. Visit Canton’s Liberty Fest 2. As long as I’m on streetscape 8. When will the traffic island be gripes, why aren’t the light poles finished on Ann Arbor Trail? And, The Canton Liberty Fest begins tomorrow and continues through repainted yet? And better yet, why does it feel more dangerous Sunday in Heritage Park. who’s bright idea was it to paint than ever to cross the street while The Canton Liberty Fest is celebrating its fifth year of bringing them in late October in the first on foot? Bill Beitner was right. The entertainment and family fun to the community. place? Didn’t they know paint island should have been scrapped. The celebration is especially fitting as growth and prosperity have hit an doesn’t stick to metal light poles in It makes crossing the road more all-time high in Canton. It allows the residents of the community to look sub-freezing temperatures? The unsafe than safe. back at all the acomplishments that have taken place over the past year. poles where the paint stuck looks 9. Why didn’t anyone run against the incumbents in Canton? They include: great. The poles where the paint is Where are all the angry Canton • the completion of the Summit on the Park and Pheasant Run Golf chipping off (which is most of them) look terrible. Cricket parents? When the Canton Course; Board of Trustees eliminated the • the completion of the Canton Play scape Project; 3. How can a restaurant as fancy as Cafe Bon Homme have such a Canton Cricket preschool program, • another successful year of the Canton Community Policing program; parents vowed to get even at the • another year of leading southeast Michigan and most of the state in foul smelling garbage dumpster? I guess as the quality of the food polls. With no one else running growth and new housing starts; increases, so does the disgusting against the status quo, I guess • more excellent representation from most of Canton’s elected smell of the garbage. they’ll show their disappointment officials. 4. Who designed the handicap by not voting at all. Or will they Above all, Liberty Fest is a celebration of the Canton community — a ramp leading from the Central come together with a strong write- community with much to be proud of. Parking Deck to Penniman in vote and surprise everyone? Hmm. You heard it here first. THE COMMUNITY CRIER Avenue? A favorite spot for Plymouth’s skateboarding pack, the 10. Why is the fountain in handicap ramp only allows access Kellogg Park painted a hideous Community Editorials to the two storefronts in the alley. blue? My guess is that the There is no handicap ramp up the waterproof paint colors are limited. next level to Penniman Avenue. Maybe we won’t have to worry Did you catch a factual error? 5. Why are there so many about that if a new fountain is built. pigeons .in downtown Plymouth These questions (written in no The Com m unity Crier strives to present inform ation to this year? There are two possible particular order) need to be the com m unity w ith all sides of the story represented. explanations. Either Canton answered. Maybe you have some other The editorial staff of The Crier works hard to m ake sure enacted a heavy duty “pigeon relocation” policy or the mating questions? Send them to me and this inform ation is correct. season has been especially fruitful we’ll publish a complete list. If you catch an error, w rite to The Com m unity Crier: 821 Pennim an Ave., Plymouth, M I 48170. Also see The Community Crier’s opinion page on the Mayflower Hotel — pg. 11 ,THE C0MM«

_T h e Community Keep the history Cner TOE Current building trends ignore importance of past NEWSPAPER wrrarrs Those of you who know me HEART IN TOE reasonably well are aware of my love PLYMOUTH- for the arts, local and architectural In the workshop CANTON COMMUNITY history, and of course, my love for the by Maura Cady great outdoors. Some of you may also 821 Penniman Ave. view me as a supporter of the Plym outh. MI 48170-1624 (313) 453-6900 building industry. All are true, but PUBLISHER: under certain circumstances, the latter idea when his company made plans to saved from earthmovers, chain saws and wrecking balls. W. Edward Wendover receives limited backing from me. develop Plymouth Township’s Colony Farms Subdivision. Oldford Call me naive, but is it that EDITOR: No doubt, the building industry is Rob Kirkbride an exciting and progressive business. insisted on preserving an historical difficult for developers to integrate barn as a reminder of one man's some sort of history into their REPORTERS: But, when municipalities allow Brian Corbett dream of creating a local weaving developments like Stewart Oldford developers to destroy the historical Liz Seymour integrity of land and the industry. Today, this bam, as well as did? And although some developers M att Hucal surroundings, I become unsupportive. two other homes, exist as part of try, subdivisions reflecting names of SPORTS WRITER: Unfortunately, this disrespectful Colony Farms Subdivision. helpless wildlife chased off these Brooke Kilby method of building is becoming more Nowadays, it seems that the parcels of land just doesn’t cut it. It’s PHOTO EDITOR: acceptable or, should I say, more preservation of historical evidence is time for municipalities and Richard Alwood CRIER MARKETING DIRECTOR: i convenient. a concept that has become much more developers to realize that trees and difficult for developers to grasp. On a Lisa A. McVeigh Gone are the days of consideration historical structures should be treated recent excursion in western Plymouth as landmarks rather than ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: for land and the history behind its Jack Armstrong Township, I came across what inconveniences. These landmarks existence. For instance, the property ASST. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: on which I reside in Superior remains of the old Bunyea Farm. reflect the people, places and things Karen Ochman Township dates back to pre-Civil War Once a relaxing seasonal escape for that helped to establish life as we ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: families, portions of the Bunyea Farm Michelle Tregembo Wilson times. The old apple orchard, the know it today. stretching from Powell Road to Ann Kristy Davis 1830s home and the barn (now Now’s the time for citizens to Arbor Road are being violated by come forth and express their concerns CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: undergoing restoration) that envelop Maura Cady heavy machinery and quickly my family’s contemporary home all over the loss of the lands that helped BUSINESS MANAGER: becoming an area of high-priced, serve as constant reminders of our make local history. Municipalities lisa A. Lepping mass-produced homes. This type of local predecessors. need to be encouraged to revamp or BUSINESS ASSISTANTS: growth seems to be a contagious Stewart Oldford also had the right reconsider zoning and development Margaret Glomski problem not just in Plymouth specifications to include preservation RECEPTIONIST: Township, but in Canton and many of the landmarks and trees essential to Geneva Guenther other formerly rural communities. the history of our communities. PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY by The Plymouth-Canton It disturbs me to think that quiet EDITOR'S NOTE: A public Community Crier, Inc. I W hat farms like the Bunyea’s will soon be hearing will be held tonight at 7:30 CARRIER DELIVERED $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly considered part of a place we call p.m. at the Plymouth Township Hall U;S. MAIL DELIVERED: “suburbia.” I’m saddened when I for proposed agricultural to : $40 yearly in U.S.A think about how the old barns residential rezoning for the land Member

associated with many local farmers spanning from Ann Arbor Road to P r in te d o n do you § w R e c y c le d and their predecessors will soon be North Territorial and south o f M-14 P a p e r razed — not a structure or a tree to be and from Ridge Road to Napier Road. com m a • think? Summit staff saves day COMMOTES 9 COMMUNITY f COMMIJWCATWNS EDITOR: 345 Fleet St. The seventh grade students and staff at West Middle School would like to Plymouth. MI 48170-1656 extend a wonderful thank you to Cindy Baumgarten and the Summit on the j (313) 453-6860 Send a letter Park in Canton. PRESmENT: On June 6, our seventh graders were scheduled for a trip to the water park W. Edward Wendover in Ypsilanti. Because of unsafe weather conditions, that trip had to be to the editor. canceled. MARKETING DIRECTOR: Cindy was able to put together a wonderful opportunity for our students, Gerry Vendittelli with very short notice, at the Summit on the Park, which included both ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: Rob Kirkbride, editor, The swimming and recreation in the gym. Gary Percha Community Crier, 821 The students’ end-of-the-year activity was able to be continued, and the staff and students of West Middle School are sincerely grateful to the Summit GRAPHIC ARTISTS Penniman Ave., Plymouth, John Drauss MI 48170 for providing this wonderful experience. JUDITH M. STONE Amanda Humphrey Brandy Sereno PRINCIPAL, WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Page 32 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: June 19,1996

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