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BY SCO TT D A N IE L Once the committee takes its committee members. But, I ’m leaning conducted an airport tour and received Indications from members of the position, the recommendation will then towards voting’no.” ’ a report on the economic impact of Canton Mcttetal Airport Committee be presented to the Canton Board o f' Tonight’s meeting is the fifth by the buying Mcttctal Airport in Canton, arc that a vote on whether or not the Trustees. The board will make the final committee sitlce April in its quest to Committee members are expected to township should purchase the privately decision on whether or not the come up with a Mettctal recom- meet with the board next Wednesday owned facility will be a close one. township should Consider a purchase mendation for the township board. (Aug. 8) to explain the recom- The study group is expected to make of the airport. The committee has heard from state mendation and answer questions about a recommendation regarding the future " I think it will be a close vote,” said and federal aviation officials as well as their study. of the airport at tonight’s (Aug. 1)7:30 committee member Ken Bennanc, township residents during the course of The board could make a decision on p.m. meeting. “ based on my conversations with other the study. The committee has also Please seep*. 16 Vol.17No.26 SPCCCInc. August 1. 1990 F o r c o u n t y , state, n ational races Primary election is Tuesday BY MIKE GUINN for the right to challenge incumbent Plymouth-Canton residents will vote Democrat Milt Mack in November. on a full slate of political races during Martin said that one reason for the Tuesday’s (Aug. 7) primary, including projected low turnout is the number of X those for county, state and absentee ballots which have already Congressional seats. been returned. Polls will be open from 7 a.m, to 8 “ Last fall, we decided to allow p.m. in all precincts throughout anyone 60 and over to have an absentee Plymouth-Canton. ballot,” Martin said. “ We’ve got a Voter turnout is expected to be less heavier return of them (absentee than 25 per cent, according to county ballots) because of this policy. “ I really wish that it (voter turnout) and local election officials. AUG. 7 PRIM ARY According to Wayne County Deputy would be 90 per cent, but that doesn’t Clerk Joan Martin, 15-20 per cent of happen,” Martin added. (Comty, State, National) the registered voters can be expected to Loren Bennett, Canton’s clerk, said turn out for Tuesday’s primary elec that he does not expect a big difference 37th State Rep. District tion. in this year’s turnout compared to that * James Kostevm (D) Only one national primary race is on in 1988. R o b e r t B d l ( D ) tap for local voters. That’s in the 15th “ If anything, 1 anticipate that it will Congressional District, where be quieter,” Bennett said. “ There has 36th State Rep-District Republicans Burl Adkins and Glen been nothing that leads me to believe Kassel will vie for the right to face that this year’s turnout will be different •Gerald Law (R) incumbent Democrat William Ford (D) than 1988.” KathtecaKccn-McCartbytR) in the November election. The 15th Bennett said that of 33,500 registered District includes Canton. voters in 1988 only 5,054 actually went For seats in the Michigan House, to the polls. This year there arc 34,134 Republican challenger Kathleen Kcen- voters registered. McCarthy is taking on Gerald Law “ If history is an indication, it will be (36th State Rep. District-R), while a light turnout.” Bennett said. Robert Bell is facing Democratic in Plymouth Township Clerk Esther cumbent James Kosteva (37th State Hulsing said that she also expects voters Rep. District-D). The 36th District to turn out in lesser numbers. includes Plymouth, Northville and part “ I would say people aren’t very of Canton, while the 37th District enthused about the gubernatorial includes Canton. primary,” Hulsing said. "1 would hope The winner of the Law and Kccn- that we would get about a third of our McCarthy race will face Democrat voters, but I don’t think so.” Dennis Shrewsbury in November, while City of Plymouth Deputy Clerk C all The C rier at the winner of the Kosteva-Bell match Linda Langmesscr said that she thinks up will meet Republican Dolores only about 10 per cent of registered 453-6900 for results Carmichaeiin! -The-Crier-look In the 11th County Commission “ That’s usually what it runs every E N D 0 R S E M E N T S : ,arl0Us primary races. See pp. 4-6. District, Republicans Linda Churhan n n w m p i , 14 and Victor Gustafson will square off HOM E & CONDO In 15th C ongressional D istrict HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. INC. Building Custom Roofing & Remodeling Built pecks & Siding Kassel, Adkins o f f PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERNAL BY KEN VOYLES 454-3500 AND SCOTT DANiEL UCENSED& INSURED BUILDERS Two Republicans will face off in the Aug. 7 primacy in the 15 th' Congressional District, which includes Canton. T h e Community Crier THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Auiuil 1 .1990 CRIER: COMMUNITY THE USPS-34O-I50 Publish ed* weekly, al 821 Pcnniman Avc., □ Plymouth, Ml 48170. Carrier delivered: $20 per year. Mail delivered: On the primary ballot in the 15th $30 per year. Mailed 2nd class circulation District are Glen Kassel and Burl rates, postage paid at' Adkins. The Winner of next week's Plymouth, Ml 48170. primary race will square off against Call (313) 453-6900 for Democrat William D. Ford during the delivery. November general election. BURL ADKINS GLEN KASSEL The Crier’s advertisers strive to honestly Kassel, a 65-year-old Westland present commercial messages to our resident, is running in the 15th District Kassel, a veteran who remains active need to restructure our tax system. readers. If, for any reason, you find ' for the fifth time. Two years ago he with the American Legion, is also “American families can't afford to problems with a Crier ad, please call our lost the primary to Adkins, who was concerned about tax reform, the keep paying higher taxes.” he con office at 453-6900. ' later, defeated by Ford in the general; savings and loan scandal, education, tinued. Crier advertising; is published in ac election. and the rights of seniors, veterans and Adkins listed education as another cordance with those policies spelled out on “ 1 feel I’d like to give a little of the “ unborn.” of the key issues in the campaign. He the current rate card, which is available myself," said Kassel, who runs his own during business hours from our office at On the tax reform issue he said, “ To said students and teachers should face 821 Pcnniman Avc,, Plymouth. The r«d estate company out of Wayne. “ 1 achieve tax reform we first have to compentency tests. publisher, solely, makes final acceptance of have the desire and ability and no nest have political reform.” • “ If we don’t have educated people a specific advertisement (not an advertising to feather.” A family man who has been married coming into the workforce,” Adkins representative) and only publication of the Kassel said the issues he is concerned ad signifies such acceptance. 40 years, Kassel said his theme this year said, “America will continue to about include the power of lobbyists is: “ 1 care,” struggle economically.” Postmaster, send change of address and political action committees (PACs) Adkins said he is better organized notice to The Community Crier, 821 in this country. “They’re running the He added, “ I'm not one to throw Pcnniman Ave.. Plymouth, Ml 48170. daggers at anyone. I’m running with for the campaign than in the 1988 country and I’m fed up with it,” he election. He said he has a campaign said. my own money and I do not represent any special interests. But it’s time for a manager and has other staff that he change." didn’t have in previous elections. “ I know what to expect this time," Adkins, 38, is a Southgate resident Adkins said. He described his cam and running for the third time in the paigning as "grass-roots,” adding that 15th District. He is the owner and he has gone door to door to talk with founder of an automotive consulting . voters in the 15th district. IT’S TIME FOR A firm in Lincoln Park. “ I’m confident that I’m going to “Taxes are the main issue in this win,” Adkins said. “ 1 have been campaign," Adkins said. "1 feci we working very hard." POSITIVE In N orthville, VanBuren CHANGE THAT’S WHY Residents in Northville Township and VanBuren Township will go to the polls during Tuesday’s (Aug. 7) primary to vote on CITY COMMISSIONER several local election issues. In Northville Township, four Republicans are seeking the JERRY VORVA IS SUPPORTING township treasurer’s post. The winner of the primary will win the post since there are no Democrats oir the ballot this year. KATHLEEN KEEN-McCARTHY The candidates for the job are: Bill Butterfield, Rick Engelland, Jack Hosmer and Betty Lennox. Lennox, who was appointed to the treasurer’s post to replace KATHLEEN Richard Hcnningscn when he became township manager, is KEEN-McCARTHY^ seeking to remain on the board of trustees. Also in Northville Township, voters will be asked to renew a .5 A REPUBLICAN mill tax for fire protection service.