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Vol. 24 No. 42 ©PCCC In c. November 19, 1997 Twp. picks Carey as Police Chief Troy boss suprised by selection

BY LINDA KOCHANEK &BRYON MARTIN Last night the Plymouth Township Board of Trustees unanimously chose Lawrence R. Carey to be the new township chief of police. Township Supervisor Kathleen Keen-McCarthy recommended Carey for the spot, choosing him from a four-candidate field that included Plymouth Township Police Lt. Bob Smith. Smith has served as acting chief since Carl Berry retired from the spot last spring. Keen-McCarthy has speculated that last night’s selection might involve extended delib­ eration, but all seven trustees approved her recommendation, which was seconded by Please see pg. 3 PCEP band takes 5th in U.S.

BY ERICA D’ANGELO to numerous members of the band and its The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park staff, as well as audience members. Marching Band placed fifth at the Bands of “I thought it was awesome and the best America Grand National Championships that we, as a band, personally could have 9 over the weekend. done,” said Stefanie Sennett, a sophomore The band had a score of 92.55 and com- clarinet player, peted against 80 other bands from around Senior baritone player Julie Wolfe said: the country. The competition was held at “It was a great way to end four years. It was the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. a well-written show. It left me with a good The competition lasted three days, from feeling.” Nov. 13-15 and consisted of three different Student teacher Val Stoney was very phases of competition: preliminaries, then excited to be able to work with the band so City Of lights... City of Plymouth Municipal workers Joe Files (on lad­ semifinals — which consisted of the top 30 close and watch their finals performance. “I der) and Steve Lakin (in cherry picker) started hanging the city’s holiday decora­ bands from preliminaries — followed by was up in the stands and I could just feel there finals where the top 10 bands from the the energy. It was excellent,” she said, tions along Penniman Avenue Thursday weekend performed. The PCEP Marching Alumni band member Joe Violi said the morning. Kellogg Park will welcome the Band was the only Michigan band to com- show was outstanding. “The finals perfor- three wise men in the coming weeks, and $2 25 pete in finals. mance displayed the intensity that the pre- The PCEP band, which has made finals lims and semifinals performances lacked. It the return of Santa Friday, Nov. 28 at 6 every year since 1989, performed three was great, you can tell they have worked p.m. (Crier photo by Jack Armstrong). please times, their third being the best, according hard this year,” he said. Please see pg. 19 * Your i f Si Crier Carrier isIS collecting WJ now for this month. Still cookin’ Setting up shop His or her profits dependdep< on your Canton’s unofficial ambassador Sumitomo Electrict Automotive courtesy.coin •Fo• For home delivery band marks 20-year anniversary Inc. opens Plymouth Tech. Center information,info call See Friends & Neighbors pg. 6 See Getting Down to Business pg. 8 (3(313)453-6900 Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997

A k GOING OUT OF BUSINESS Promotion tax changes? Concerns raised over portions o f downtown Plym outh special assessment

BY BRYON MARTIN said that they wanted some evaluation of its Citizen concerns raised at Monday’s success after the first three years before they Plymouth City Commission meeting inspired would continue the project for the final two a rewording and possible reworking of the years. downtown promotion tax proposal. Such an evaluation was the intent behind The commission will meet Dec. 1 to dis­ the marketing and evaluation surveys includ­ cuss the changes, which focus on the portion ed in the tax project’s original proposal. of the tax that would be used to pay for mar­ Some commissioners said they did not keting research and, three years into the the want to abandon the evaluation portion of the five-year project, an evaluation of the promo­ project, but agreed with Thomas’ and tion’s success. McKeon’s criticisms that it should cost less. The tax would “If we can’t have raise about $40,000 ‘You don’t have to some kind of bench­ annually for market­ mark I’d just scrap ing and promoting the whole project,” S a l e 4 A the City as a regional spend our money to Joe Koch, mayor pro \mL D a i l y shopping locale for tern, said. He stressed residents in neigh­ tell us how our money the need for evalua­ H o u r s l U V C lo sed S un. boring communities, tion criteria and the such as Canton and is d o in g .’ establishment of a the Northvilles. body to be account­ In its first three Jim M cK eon able for the project. years the tax would “There has to be raise $120,000, of Downtown property owner some clear cut mea­ which $20,000 — or surement device.” about 16 per cent — would go toward mar­ Following discussion, the commission set keting and evaluation reports, according to Dec. 1 as a date to review proposed changes Steve Guile, director of the Downtown to the project. Development Authority. Rather than the $20,000-worth of market­ ------; At Monday’s meeting, some downtown ing and evaluation reports, changes in the property owners who would pay the tax said proposal would now call for “a modest-cost $20,000 is too much to spend on such survey of business and property owners,” to reports. gauge the project’s success. LocATtd at 5 0 0 Forest Ave. • “Just come back and ask us, the ones pay­ Commissioner Colleen Pobur agreed that ing the bills, how (the promotion) is going,” this approach would make sense. Jim McKeon said. McKeon owns a number Echoing what McKeon had said earlier in of downtown properties, including the Main the meeting, she said “(Taxpayers) are stake­ Street building that houses Little Professor holders. They’re the guys footing the bill.” omen s on the Park Book Center. The commission also set Dec. 15 as the W ' AppAREi LiNQERiE, He is also one of an informal group of date for a public hearing and roll on the latest downtown landowners who originally voiced version of the tax proposal. support for the project, aimed at bringing Like Monday’s meeting, the Dec. 15 hear­ I n f JeweIr y ants & ChildREN's more shoppers to downtown Plymouth. ing will be an opportunity for taxpayers to “You don’t have to spend our money to tell review the amount of tax they would pay, and us how our money is doing,” he said. to protest the tax. ENTIRE S T O C K Plymouth-based lawyer John Thomas is According to City Manager Steve Walters, part of the same group and also criticized the this hearing would have happened even with­ NOW AT LEAST circular logic he claims the proposal includ­ out Monday’s proposed revisions: the notice ed. that had been mailed to City residents about 4 0 % OFF “It’s redundant,” he said. “I agreed to Monday’s meeting omitted information a spend my money on promotion, not on a Michigan statute requires. “We would have study to justify that promotion.” had another meeting anyway,” he said. The commission approved the project, but VALUES UP TO 75%< FEELING DOW N AND

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C anton D D A seeks $5 m illion for Ford R d. Funds would add turn lanes, extend streetscape A gen d a

BY SCOTT SPIELMAN “We’re going to widen it and put in a ded­ Additional improvements include burying Canton Township’s Downtown icated left turn lane from the dental clinic on overhead power cables and developing new T h i s W e e k Development Authority (DDA) is proposing the north and to the back of the shopping criteria for businesses opening along the $5 million in improvements beginning next centers to the south,” he said. Downtown Development District (DDD), • Friday through Sunday, the year, according to DDA chairperson Ralph Shufeidt also said an access road was according to Shufeidt. Plymouth Community Shufeidt. planned from Lilley Road into the Sears “The township board is working with the Chamber of Commerce The improvements are based on recom­ shopping center to help alleviate congestion planning department to create new ordi­ invites Plymouth compa­ on Ford. nances requiring any new businesses along mendations from the Township’s Ford Road nies and their employees Task Force, which met in 1994 to address the “Now someone wanting to get in or out of Ford Road to put up brick walls and pay for congestion along the Ford Road corridor, there has to make either a left or a right turn lights so we can extend the look of the to enjoy special shopping according to Shufeidt. onto Ford road, and they’re taking their life streetscape,” he said. “We don’t really have privileges at 40 area busi­ “It was their opinion that we use the DDA into their hands,” Shufeidt said. “This will the money to do it ourselves.” nesses. Call the chamber in any way we could to solve the drastic give another option and help make a danger­ The DDA plans to sell $5 million in bonds for more info at 453-1540. problems along Ford Road,” Shufeidt said. ous intersection safer. It’s something that to pay for the improvements, Shufeidt said. The Township Board decided to expand people have been crying for for many years, The bonds will be repaid by taxes collected W e e k e n d the DDA from its current boundaries Sheldon and we have sorely needed it.” from new businesses in the DDD that would to Morton Taylor roads to encompass all of The DDA is planning similar improve­ normally go to other organizations such as • Saturday at noon, the pub­ Ford Road, from Canton Center to Canton’s ments for the Ford-Sheldon intersection, Schoolcraft College. lic is invited to the eastern border, Shufeidt said. The DDA Shufeidt said. A new road connecting Maben The DDA is in the process of obtaining Plymouth VFW post at could then use the taxes captured by the Road to Ford is also planned to alleviate con­ the rights of way needed to widen Lilley DDA to effect improvements along the corri­ gestion at the Ford-Canton Center intersec­ Road, Shufeidt said. The widening process 1426 S. Mill St. for a U of dor. tion. could begin as soon as weather permits after M - Ohio State tailgate Shufeidt said the DDA’s first priority is to “The congestion there is just a nightmare the first of the year. party. Hot dogs will be provide extensive improvements to the Ford- for people who live on Maben, or who want “We hope to have the Ford-Lilley inter­ sold for 25 cents, beers to go to Amoldt Williams,” he said. Lilley intersection. section done by mid-summer,” he said. for 50 cents, and three TVs will ensure a good view of the game. Call Northville chief search nears end 459-6700 for more info. • Saturday, WSDP, 88.1 FM City Manager, outgoing Chief say they prefer to promote from within will air the Compuware Ambassadors - Soo BY BRYON MARTIN with the communities where they are now,” Conducting the interviews will be Indians hockey game. As Plymouth Township finishes the Word said. Nicolette Bateson, assistant city manager; Nick Gismondi and months-long process of picking a new chief City Attorney Richard Connors; David Denny Knapp will call the of police, the City of Northville enters the Bolitho, Northville Schools assistant super­ game. The pregame ' We've got some intendent; Word, and retiring Police Chief final stages of its own search. show starts at 6:15 p.m., Today the City’s search panel will inter­ Rodney Cannon. view six candidates, chosen from a field of travel plans, but for The outgoing chief will turn m his uni­ faceoff is at 6:35 p.m. 33 from police departments around the state. form in January after 18 years with the Among them are Chief Jim Webber from the first few months City’s police. Until then the department has N e x t W e e k Dearborn Heights; Inspector Dentv’s the benefit of his Experience, as does the Richardson from Detroit; and Cpt. Jim I’m not going to be interview panel. • Wednesday through Friday Petris from the City of Northville. “You’d like to find someone with a simi­ there is no school for stu­ “Everything else being equal you’d like lar background,” Cannon said, indicating doing much.’ dents in the Plymouth- to promote from within,” Northville City that the six semi-fianlists do. With the Manager Gary Word said, stressing that he exception of the Detroit applicant, the can­ Canton district. has not, however, made any commitment to Rodney Cannon didates come from towns of size similar to Wednesay is a teacher do so. Retiring Chief City of Northville the City of Northville. Cannon said the inservice day, Thursday Three other candidates from departments applicants, “are looking for a change of and Friday is in small towns in Michigan are also in the location or an upgrade” in postition. Thanksgiving break. running, but have requested to remain Today’s interviews should cut the candi­ Cannon said that he too would like to see anonymous until the search is complete. date list back to three finalists, according to a member of his department chosen as chief. Classes resume Monday. “If they were to be part of the general Word. Those three will then move on to a “You’ve got someone who can step right in application process and not be selected, I final round of testing and interviews with without losing a stride,” he said. I n d e x think it would create an awkward situation the panel. The new chief will start work in the beginning of January, according to Word. Business...... pg. 8 Cannon will remain on-staff for a few Friends & Neighbors...... pg. 6 Chief choice unanimous weeks to help his replacement accalimate. H appenings...... pgs. 10-11 After that, it’s time to chase the sun, D eath s...... pg. 15 Continued from pg. 1 Cannon said. “We’ve got some travel plans, but for the S ports...... pgs. 19-21 Trustee K.C. Mueller. first few months I’m not going to be doing O pinions ...... pgs. 22-23 Trustee Tim Cronin recommended that Keen-McCarthy negotiate an employment con­ much,” he said. Business interests and some tract with Carey for approval at the next meeting, Dec. 16. part-time work opportunities will keep “It’s been a long difficult learning process.” Trustee Kay Arnold said. Cannon around. He said he plans to stay in Carey was chosen after a long processs of interviews and psychological and managerial his Salem home. testing. Cannon was an officer with the City of Groups and clubs in P-C-N The selection came as a suprise to Carey, who at one point during the interviews went Plymouth for 22 years before joining the can promote coming home to his wife and said, “Well, you can forget about that one.” Northville force. sales and events in next Carey has served with the Troy department for 28 years. In that time the city expanded “Rodney did a great job,” Word said. w e e k ’s H o m e for the ">m a smaller town, an experience which he said parallels Plymouth Township’s current “We’re going to miss him.” Holidays section. To be vth. Word said he expects to appoint the new included, see pg. 5 for a >rey will take the seat as new chief Jan. 5. chief by mid-December. ’TOR’S NOTE: Cheryl Vatcher contributed to this report form. Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997

New Canton center gives A place of their own home to service organizations

One-time grocery store other organizations such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development opens as a home fo r (HUD). “It’s a more central location for us,” said Canton Community Brian Spitzberger, who manages a staff of Foundation and Growth about 10 at the facility. “We had been working out of Plymouth offices and it was Works difficult for some people to make it in.” Spitzberger said the new location was more centrally located in the community BY SCOTT SPIELMAN and could better serve Canton’s southern Canton’s Human Service Center has neighbors, like Belleville and Romulus. opened, giving a permanent home to two of The new facility consolidates all of Canton’s service organizations. Growth Works’ programs under one roof, At one time a convenience store, the Spitzberger said. building is located on the southeast corner The organization works with juvenile of Michigan Avenue and Sheldon Road. offenders in three separate phases, he said. The structure was most recently the First, an introduction, information-gather­ Canton Recreation Center and housed most ing phase, in which counselors get to know of the township’s senior programs before it the offender. was renovated this summer to the Canton “It’s the stage when we find out about Community Foundation and Growth their family life and see what else is going Works, and can also be used as offices for on in their life,” Spitzberger said. “Typically if a kid is arrested there are other things going on like drug use or an Brian Spitzberger appreciates his new Canton office (Crier photo by Scott Spielman). out-of-control family life.” The first phase usually lasts about eight acter.” “This facility is wonderful. It’s nice to weeks, and is followed by an intermediate Character Counts is the final phase of be so close to all these social services,” said phase where troubled kids work on parts of the process. Children work with counselors Joan Noricks, executive director of the their life they don’t want to let go, on projects designed to build self-esteem, Canton Community Foundation. Spitzberger said. Spitzberger said. “The whole idea of all the organizations District Basketball “Generally they have a hard time giving All phases of the program can be held in that give back to the community being Ply. Salem vs. Ply. Canton up drugs, or they have a hard time breaking the remodeled facility, which features housed in one location has been talked W ed. 11/19 5:30 PM habits like skipping school,” he said. “Once offices for social workers as rooms for indi­ about since 1994, and its wonderful to PLYMOUTH-CANTON’S RADIO STATION we get through that we try and build char­ vidual or group therapy. finally see it happen.”

THIS PAPER IS WHAT IS VOLUNTARY PAY? Like many community newspapers, The Community Crier is PROUDLY a “voluntary pay” newspaper. Your carrier is paid to deliver your paper even if you choose not to pay for it. IR S releases C rier PRINTED ON But let's consider for a moment what happens when you DO pay. In addition to being paid for each paper delivered, 100% RECYCLED your carrier keeps 25 percent of his or her collections, and 100 percent of all tips. This first job experience teaches these PAPER W IT H youngsters valuable lessons in-money management and bud­ Please continue geting and provides them with an opportunity to develop per­ the recycling loop SOY INKS sonal motivation. Crier carriers are also eligible to earn valu­ a fter T uesday s e i z u r e able gifts and prizes. Crier carriers strive to do their best. Your carrier will be stopping by to see you at the end of each pionth. They would be more than grateful if you pay, but a friendly “I'd rather not BY BRYON MARTIN is from taxes that were due in 1996. pay” will also be accepted. Either way, a valuable lesson is learned; and you can be assured of continuous delivery. As The usually constant tapping of computer Subsequent taxes had been paid in full, he you know, The Crier contains Plymouth-Canton community keys was missing for a while Tuesday at said, leaving The Crier’s current debt paid. T he information and news, local ads, valuable coupons and more. If you choose to participate in the voluntary pay program, The Community Crier offices. “With other clients, as long as taxes were Community Crier the cost is only $2.25 per month. And remember, 25'percent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents current we were always able to work some­ of this amount goes to your carrier. USPS-340-150 walked in yesterday morning, began tagging thing out,” Boloven said. “The thing that Published weekly at The Community Crier computers and other property, initiating the puzzles me is that I’ve never had a situation 821 Penniman Ave., Circulation Department Plymouth, MI seizure of the newspaper’s assest for non­ where they shut you down when your taxes 48170-1624. Carrier (313) 453-6900 payment of back taxes. are current.” delivered: $27 per 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth Mi 48170 According to Ted Boloven, of the Crier publisher W. Edward Wendover year. Mail delivered: $40 per year. accounting firm Boloven, Moon & attributed the severity of the initial IRS Periodicals postage Company, P.C., The Crier has been in nego­ response to his newspaper’s political visibil­ paid at Plymouth, MI 48170-1624. Call tiations with the IRS over an undisclosed ity. (313) 453-6900 for delivery. amount of taxes the paper has owed to the “The highly political exposure of the The Crier’s advertisers strive to hon­ government since 1996. paper can’t be lost in this situation,” he said. estly present commercial messages to New address? our readers. If, for any reasdn, you find WELCOME WAGON® By about 4 p.m., however, the tapping “Why would they deal with us differently problems with a Crier ad, please call can help you resumed: an agreement was reached than they do with other people.” our office at (313) 453-6900. feel at home between the IRS and Crier owners and With payment arangements made, accountants. Jackson and her agents returned to The Crier advertising is published in G reeting new neighbors is a tradition with WELCOME accordance with those policies spelled W AGON - "Am erica's Neighborhood Tradition." Boloven said he reached an agreement Crier offices and unlocked the doors they out on the current rate card, which is I'd like to visit you. To say "Hi" and present gifts and with Denise Jackson, IRS revenue officer had locked that morning. The Crier staff available during business hours from greetings from com m unity-m inded businesses. I'll also present invitations you can redeem for more and leader of the seizure effort, for settle­ was back to work on the paper by 5 p.m., our office at 821 Penniman Ave., gifts. A nd it's all free. Plymouth. The publisher, solely, makes A WELCOME W AGON visit is a special treat to help ment of the debt. But the revenue agency’s following a seven-hour delay on its deadline you get settled a n d f e e l i n g m o r e ' a t h o m e . " A final acceptance of a specific advertise­ friendly get-together is easy to arrange. Just call m e. behavior, he said, was unexpected. day. ment (not an advertising representative) “I’m suprised that the IRS decided to “But the Crier audience is still reading and only publication of the ad signifies such acceptance. close down The Crier’s operation based on this story on time,” Wendover said. Postmaster, send change of address nonpayment of past years’ taxes,” he said. “Staff and friends of the paper rose to f notice to The Community Crier, 821 “It’s suprising because we’ve been in con­ occasion, and we are proud of them. T Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170-1624. In Canton In Plymouth Call Cathie Wallace: Call Mary Moses: tact with them concerning this debt.” proud of them.” 313/438-1049 313/459-5582 The money owed, according to Boloven, THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 Page 5

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The Community Crier is The Paper with its Heart in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community — what better j place to promote your group’s or club’s holiday happenings? j “Home for the Holidays” is The Crier’s guide to seasonal and charitable events for P-C-N residents. It’s a chance j to get the who, what, where, when and why out to your friends and neighbors. Whether it’s a chorus concert, a j winter bazaar, a toy & clothing drive or holiday workshop, The Crier will include it in this annual PLUS section list- I in g. | To have your event listed, fill out this form and get it to The Crier by 5 p.m. tomorrow. Or, email us at [email protected] . j

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES-REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,1997 . 7:30 P.M.

A. Meeting called to order 7:30 P.M, F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS

B. Pledge of Allegiance G. PUBLIC HEARING - N/A

C. Roll call: Kathleen Keen-McCarthy . Marilyn Massengill H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - N/A Ron Edwards . Ron Griffith . Charles Curmi K.C. M ueller . Kav Arnold > I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1.1 Purchase of Kustom Smart Trailer - Postponed at the October 28,1997 Meeting

Regular Meeting - Tuesday, November i 8 , 1997 J. NEW BUSINESS

E. CONSENT AGENDA J .l Establish Date for a Public Hearing for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Richards Developments, Inc., (DADCO) E.1 Approval of Minutes , Suggested Date - December 16,1997

Regular Meeting - Tuesday, October 28,1997 J.2 Benefit Reimbursement for Non-Represented Employees Work Session - Tuesday, November 4,1997 J.3 Municipal Risk Insurance E.2 Two Utility Easements for Hi Tech Spec Building (DEMCO XIX Ltd.) J.4 Hilltop Golf Course Cart Path Paving E.3 Approval of Township Bills General Fund - 338,213.97 J.5 1998 Combined Sewer Overflow Elimination Project W/S- 1,159,402.76 SWD- 195.29 J.6 Ann Arbor Road Sidewalk - Final Change Order Imp. Revl.- 223,233.57 Trust & Agency > J.7 Ann Arbor Road Sidewalk Total $1,721,045.59 K. SUPERVISOR AND TRUSTEE COMMENTS E.4 Communication - Resolutions - Reports L. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Letter of Appreciation to Bill Conroy Thank you notes to the Board from Nancy Jowsey, Mary Nalepka, Carol M. ADJOURN Pyykkonen, Cheryl Smith, Cheri Gordon & Clerical Staff, and Mike' Richardson PLEASE TAKE NOTE- The Charter Township o f Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids Letter of appreciation to Sergeant Jeff Felts such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meetings/Hearings upon two weeks notice to the Charter B. Reports Township o f Plymouth by writing or calling the following. Supervisor’s Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Community Fire Dept' Monthly Report for October, 1997 Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone number: (313) 453-3840 x 200. TDD users: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Police Dept Monthly Report for October, 1997 Services) DPW Monthly Report for October, 1997 Page 6 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997

N e i g h b o r s in the new s

B rian Alexander G aydek, of Plymouth, was named to the Dean’s List for spring and summer terms of 1997 at the University of Michigan College of Engineering • The following students are new members of the Carl and Winifred Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University. From Canton: Carla Howe, Daniel Kruszka, Angela Wing-Chee Lim, Sara Schoeneman, and Meghan Young; from Plymouth: Vanessa Bodnar, Srah Pratt, Kimberly Reynolds, Susanne Thomson, and Rebecca Wiener. Students are admitted into the Lee Honors College based on outstanding high school achievement, aptitude, an essay and participation in co-curricular and community activities and academ­ ic recommendations. • Navy Lt. Thomas P. O’Dowd, son The Canton Senior Kitchen Band was recently recognized for 20 years of community services. of Kathleen L. O’Dowd of Northville, has completed a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea with Fighter Squadron 14, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy. Still cookin’ • Andrew J. Hoisington, son of Canton s unofficial ambassador band marks its 20-year anniversary Gerald R. Hoisington and Jeanne E. Nakamoto of Canton, has received an BY SCOTT SPIELMAN through her suggestion that the band’s With an assortment of instruments Air Force Reserve Officer Training It all started 20 years ago with a love current director, Bernice Russian, became including kazoos, banjos, maracas, tam- Corps (ROTC) scholarship for three of music, the desire to help and a few involved. borines, drums, and, of course, wash­ years at the University of Michigan. assorted kitchen implements. “We attend the same church,” Russian boards, the senior band is gaining in Hoisington is a 1996 graduate of The Canton Senior Kitchen Band, said. “She knew I loved music, because noteriety and fame according to Diane Canton High School. started in 1977 by then-senior coordinator I’m an organist at the church, and she Niehengen, Canton Township senior • Delores Edwards to perform at local nurs­ asked me if I could direct, and I was very coordinator. Air Force Airman Brian D. Vogan, ing homes and senior centers, is still happy too. Music is my middle name.” “We’ll go just about anywhere,” she son of April M. and stepson of going strong. Russian has been directing the band said. “We’ve gone to schools as far away William J. Czerniawski, of Canton, And they’re playing to an ever-grow­ since 1989, she said. And has seen the as Rochester and played for just about has arrived for duty at Yokota Air ing audience, according to charter mem­ every organization you can think of.” Base in Tokyo, Japan. ber Trudy Redger. ‘Music is my middle The band practices every week at the A 1996 graduate of Canton High “When we started out 20 years ago, we senior center in Canton’s Summit on the School, Vogan is an electrical power just played for nursing homes, and now park, and usually has three or four production apprentice assigned to the we go all over,” she said. “We get a lot of nam e’ engagements a month, Niehengen said. 374th Communications Squadron. satisfaction out of it. It’s a great pleasure “They really are a wonderful group of • being able to perform for those of us who Bernice Russian people,” she said. “They deserve all the The following students are degree can’t get out.” Director, Canton Senior recognition they are getting.” candidates from the University of Redger, a 90-year old Canton resident, Recognition, such as the Township Michigan: from Canton: Asid plays banjo, ukulele and occassionally Kitchen Band Board of Trustees recognizing them Chowdhury, Kristin Demers, tamborine for the band. She is one of only Wednesday for 20 years of service as Stephanie Fowler, Jennifer Freese, seven original members of the band. band’s audience grow from nursing ambassadors of goodwill, according to Hanah Keys, Nancy Naughton, Her own musical experience started at homes and senior centers to state fairs Russian. Bradley Paskievitch, Tamala Myers, the age of 16, when she bought a and other venues. “They’re wonderful people. That’s Wendy Oilinger, Craig Pritchard Hawaiian ukulele, she said. Even radio. •' what keeps them young,” she said. and Randolph Yu. From Plymouth: “I used to play it and dance around,” “We played once on WLLZ radio,” she “They’re very vital people with a lot of Ashley Anderson, Jasen Degillio, she said. “But then I had a family that you said. At the time WLLZ played a variety life in them. Gregory Goodwin, Craig Lukasik, couldn’t really do that type of thing in, so of classic and modern rock music. “We “I have a special place in my heart for Christopher McCormick, Michael I had to put it away. When Delores want­ all went on and played our kazoos. We seniors because they have a lot to impart Ritter, Susan Stoney, David Taber, ed to start the kitchen band up, I dusted it did a little Led Zeppelin.” with the younger generations,” she added. Kirk Wahtera, and Bryant Wu. and out and started playing again.” And though WLLZ may have changed “They have a lot of wisdom and experi­ from Northville: Kathleen Redger has been one of the driving formats, the senior band is still playing ence to offer. Making music is just a Bainbridge, Christopher Frescoln, forces behind the band, even going so far the same types of music that are making bonus.” Lisa Moore, and Erin: Scheffler. as to find members. In fact, it was them famous through southeast Michigan. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 Page 7

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N e i g h b o r s Setting up shop in b u sin ess Sumitomo Electric Automotive Inc., opens Plymouth technical center BY SCOTT SPIELMAJST Sumitoro Electric Automotive Inc. (SEAI) celebrated the grand opening Friday of its North American Headquarters for Technical Research and Development in Plymouth Township. Located in the Metro West industrial development at Five Mile and Sheldon roads, the 40,000-square-foot structure provides another link in SEAI’s global organization and helps close the gap between American and Japanese Automakers, according to president Shinobu Niga. Plymouth was set to be the site of the development as soon as the company had decided on Michigan, Niga said. “It is very close to our customers and convenient to the airport,” he said. “It is Canton Foot Specialists Drs. also a good community with a fine Ellen Mady (above) and Steven education system.” W atson (below) have perfected an outpatient bunion procedure called SEAI is a part of parent company Tri-Correctional Bunionectomy. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd (SEI). Mady and Watson are currently SEI has 39 facilities in 19 countries, the only podiatrists trained and able according to Yasuo Kita, managing to perform the operation, which director of SEI. realigns and repositions the big toe The company designs, manufactures joint and includes a plastic surgery and distributes automotiye parts such as Above, left to right: Yasuo Kita, technique to minimize scarring. electric wire harnesses and brake managing director of SEI; Frank components to virtually every automaker, For a consultation call Canton Ferro, director of Asion Foot Specialists at (313) 981-7800. including the big three automakers, Toyota and Suburu, according to Niga. Operations for Michigan Jbs They also develop motorcycle parts Commission; Shinobu Niga, and developed the breaking systems on president of SEAI; and Michio Japan’s Bullet train, Niga said. Moriya, president of Sumitomo The facility is designed to be a one-of- Wiring Systems, break open the a-kind facility, according to Niga. With ceremonial cask of Sake at 16.000- square-feet of office space and Sumitomo Electric Automotive 24.000- square-feet of product prototype Inc.’s grand opening for their new manufacturing and testing area, the technical center in Plymouth building provides complete services, Township. from product design stages, to the Left: SEAI president Shinobu development and testing phases, to Niga points out some parts his marketing. company designs on a model car. Engineers can design products on (Crier photo by Scott Spielman). computers, produce them in a laboratory, and test them with various machines that simulate environmental extremes such as braking mechanisims and navigational Frank Ferro, director of Asian Operations humidity and temperature. systems. for MJC. “It has a good reputation in Sumitomo Electric Industries is Plymouth was the ideal location Japan.” celebrating their 100th anniversary this because of its proximity to Detroit’s Naoto Amaki, Detroit’s general DMS Moving Systems, of year, according to Kita. Originally automakers, which are some of SEAI’s counsul for Japan, agrees and says he Canton, has received the Milton M. specializing in electric wiring, the biggest customers, according to Michio hopes the technical center will help Hill Quality Award for the second company eventually branched out into Moriya, president of Sumitomo Wiring improve relations between Japanese and straight year. other markets, such as wiring harnesses, Systems, another division of SEI. American automakers. Awarded by Atlas Van Lines, the cable, disc brakes and anti-locking “Until now, we have mostly designed “When I first came here, the award was given to only eight of work in Japan, and manufactured them relationship with American autoworkers Atlas’ 600 agents nationwide who elsewhere,” Moriya said. “This technical was strained,” he said. “Now Japanese met criteria such as service rating, center will allow us to design and parts are very popular with the big three warehouse management, equimpent develop our products in North America automakers. accuracy and driver safety. with closer communication and “Seventy per cent of Japanese cars are DMS also recceved the Sales cooperation with our customers.” made in Ohio and Kentucky,” he added. SEAI worked closely with the “I hope that these new facilities will Achievement award, for sales in SEAI designs and devlops automotive excess of $3 million, and the Hauling Michigan Jobs Commission (MJC) in make a contribution to strengthen the new Excellence award, which is parts such as these for virtually every choosing the Plymouth Township site. foundation of cooperation.” determined by responses to customer auto manufacturer. (Crier photo by “Actually, they already knew about questionnaires. Scott Spielman). Plymouth before they met me,” said THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 Page 9

After suprsies, Hanford Road nearly done Extension project completion expected within two weeks BY SCOTT SPIELMAN First, the township had to acquire prop- “During the initial excavation, we came The final obstacle was a Detroit Edison After four months and a couple of sur- erty and demolish a building which stood in across an old, hand-dug well,” Casari said. telephone pole that protruded stubbornly prises, the extension of Hanford Road is a the path of the roadway, “We didn’t have any indication that it was from the proposed roadway. The township week and a half away from completion, After negotiations for the property had there.” Board of Trustees approved funds according to Tom Casari, Canton Township broken down, the township had to initiate The well, once found would have to be Wednesday for removal of the pole. Engineer. condemnation proceedings, according to abandoned, a process that involves filling “We knew we would have to move that The township originally had scheduled Casari. During condemnation procedures, the excavation with benonite, a hard sub­ from the beginning,” Casari said. “Edison to extend Hanford Road out to Canton the land is claimed for the public, and the stance that would ensure any paving atop just wants to have a resolution to have Center Road this summer, but they had current owners are given fair market value the old well wouldn’t collapse, Casari said. money approved before they start any of some obstacles to overcome. Some they for it. The next surprise came when engineers the work.” knew about; some they didn’t. Then came the first surprise. were digging the storm water drain, Casari Casari said the setbacks didn’t postpone said. the road’s completion date. “Canton Center “We have an Student charged fo r hitting C E P had an existing Concrete should be emergency pur­ storm drain, and we chasing clause that were going to poor took care of all the security guard w ith car concrete over the poured next week, problems,” he said. top and use it as “When you’re into BY SCOTT SPIELMAN additional drainage,” and the road should a project like this An 18-year-old Plymouth resident was charged with reckless driving after he allegedly he said. “What we you can’t just stop hit a high school security officer with his car Wednesday. found, however, was it and wait for fund According to Canton Police reports, Ken Constantino, a security officer at Salem High a 50 year-old clay be open to traffic approval.” School attempted to stop two female students from entering a car driven by a man later storm sewer pipe.” The project’s identified as Ryan Deschaw of Plymouth. Casari said that shortly afterward. biggest potential Constantino allegedly asked for Deschaw’s school identification, and threatened to give whoever dug the problem now is him a trespassing wamig if he did not comply. first pipe simply laid the clay pipe in the time, Casari said. With winter around the Deschaw stated that he was a former student, and then threw his I.D. at Constantino, ditch and covered it with topsoil. corner, the project could face some addi­ according to the reports. The reports stated that while Constantino was looking at the “I can’t imagine any reason why they tional costs if not completed soon. Deschaw’s I.D. he sped off. The bumper ellegedly struck Constantino in the thigh. would do that,” he said. “Top soil is far too Concrete poured in cold weather Deschaw was charged with reckless driving and will appear in 35th District court on unstable to try and pave over.” requires winter protection to ensure it dries Dec. 12. Engineering services had to replace the and hardens correctly, Casari said. pipe and pour adequate filler around it to “We may need to cover it to make sure it create a more stable foundation for the sets properly, but that’s typical for this time Free Hepatitis shots pavement, Casari said. of year.” “It’s a Done Deal” at for m iddle schoolers MCDONALD! FORD BY CHERYL VATCHER ble, and that St. Joseph Mercy has helped 55 0 W. S e v e n M ile About two thirds of Plymouth Canton’s make this program run very smoothly. (Between Northville and Sheldon Road) middle school students have been vaccinated “There’s been no snafus, and no deaths,” he for hepatitis B, according to Patrick said. (248) 349-1400 (313) 427-6650 O’Donnell, assistant supervisor of instruction After the programs successful completion, for P-C schools. vaccinations will move to other schools in the RgftIKK on the trail The district program provides the shots fall, according to O’Donnell. 1000 W. Ann Arbor Trail @ Harvey free to middle school students to help coun­ “We will go into the high school begin­ teract the potentially deadly disease. ning in the fall of next year,”he said. 459-1234 Students are given a series of three shots, Mark Horvath, School Board President M ike & M ary Gladchun and are still eligible for the immunizations suggested the nurses administering the vacci­ even if they have received one or two of the nations present a. report to the board to give shots elsewhere, such as at a doctor’s clinic, their opinion of how the program was pro­ www.gladchun.com he said. gressing. Full Time Professional Realtors O’Donnell gave his report on the program “The parents have been telling us that the at the Nov. 11 school board meeting. At that nurses really know what’s going on,” time, about 1000 students of 1,400 total eligi­ Horvath said. ble had been vaccinated district wide. He Horvath said that the program could help SPECIAL BUSINESS CHECKING" expected all vaccinations to be complete this prevent the potentially life-threatening dis­ week. Shots are available whether students ease. A MODEST AVERAGE BALANCE are public or private school students, he said. O’Donnell said that although there is no MODERATE ACTIVITY ACCOUNT “There are also students receiving these cost to the students at this time, they may shots in the non-public schools,” O’Donnell have to re-evaluate the program in the future. said. “The number of students receiving them “At some point the State Department may ► WELL SUITED FOR is lower than in the public schools,” he said. rethink the cost factor,” he said. THE SMALL BUSINESS The schools will administer the second Plenty of parents have given their help to vaccination in the series within two weeks, the program by doing what parents are often Wls&fc is your bank offering? O’Donnell said, and the third will follow reluctant to do — take their kids out of class. early next year. “The staff had parent volunteers who took “The second series of the vaccination will the kids to and from class,” he said. be given during the first week of December A bakery donated cookies to the schools 1997; and the third will be given during the so the students receiving the shots would last week of April or the first week of May,” have a snack afterwards, said Chuck Little, 245 N. Main Street • Plymouth he said. Superintendent. He said that the nurses have been accessi­ (313) 455-1511 Page 10 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997

| T " W e s t S i d e ^ I W hat’s H appening Put your S i n g l e s To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice graphic IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. Friday Dances, Every Friday Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's needs at Burton Manor calendar (space permitting). in Livonia on Schoolcraft RcL, on 1 block west of Inkster Rd. Exit 176 off 1-96 Thanksgiving Dance our Wednesday, November 26, 1997 New Years Eve Dance shoulders Wednesday, December 31J997 G r o u p s

A d m issio n $ 2 .0 0 with this coupon through 11/28/07 21 & over * Dressy attire • Cash PLYMOUTH BREATHERS CLUB Bar • No jeans • 8:00pm to COMMA, 1:00am • Admission $5.00 Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, other respiratory disease. Meets second Wednesday each month, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Health 345 Fleet St. Plymouth, MI 48170-1655 JawNE (313)98 (313)453-6860 Building, Plymouth. Call 712-5367. HEART CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Heart cancer support group meets second and fourth Monday, each month, 7 p.m., Livonia’s Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Call 422-1826. T « £ O u t p o s t ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Detroit Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers a free support group for fami­ O dqiV\al & /\)afupal Cy&Ddeas ly members/friends of people with the disease or related dementia. Group meets the third J o h n F . A m e r i c a n Thursday, each month at St. John Neumann Church, 4480 Warren Rd., Canton, 7:30-9 r f s & C r a j t s : p.m. Call Rosemary Shim, 326-1200. GOD’S GOLDEN GIRLS by 'T w o Tre.d+t\e.^s// a n d Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites women over 50 to join “God’s Golden VOS other /dative A m erican _/u*Hsts Girls.” Meet third Friday of each month, noon. Free lunch with reservation. Call Pattie, on site /dative .American /Air\i Village 981-0286. CANTON REPUBLICAN CLUB ATTORNEY \65% JV\aae. C D v \ S i t e ( Canton Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at Cherry Hill School ] or1 by -Local /Native ;AmeHcams at 7 p.m. Call Melissa McLaughlin, 495-0304. PLYMOUTH-CANTON CIVITAN MEETING (313) 4554250 /Custom W od< ^Available. P-C Civitan Club holds their monthly dinner meeting, third Thursday of each month, 6:30 '1 8 8 5 5 Wakrman l^oad ' p.m. at Water Club Bar & Grill. Call Margaret, 455-6989. PLYMOUTH /\)ew Boston PLYMOUTH YMCA “Y” KIDS 1 Blk. e. of D-275 & Sibley "Rd. Cxi! "13 For children ages 3-5. Openings for afternoon sessions. Age 3 meets Tuesday and (3 -13)753-0522 Thursday, ages 4-5 meets Monday?Wednesday, Friday. Call YMCA, 453-2904. Open 7 days 9an\-8pm PLYMOUTH ORATORIO SOCIETY Society invites interested singers to join this year’s performances, including Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes and the Durufle Requiem. Practices held weekly. No audition neces­ sary. Call Clark or Karen Chapin, 453-4765. PLYMOUTH GOODFELLOWS The Plymouth Goodfellows will be selling the Goodfellows special edition of the Crier on Y o u r G u i d e Saturday Dec. 6 for one day only. Proceeds will go to “No Kiddie Without A Christmas.”

. 7 -L i t o W o r s h i p V o l u n t e e r F i r s t u n i t e d . TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN OF PLYMOUTH CHURCH 45201 N. Territorial Rd. 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth MICHIGAN CANCER FOUNDATION (West of Sheldon Rd.) at Gotfredson & Ann Arbor Rd. Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is looking for volunteers to provide transporta­ (313)453-5280 (From M-14 take Gotfredson Rd South) tion for cancer patients in P-C-N area. Call 561-8880, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dr. Dean A. Klump, Senior M inister 8:00am Praise & Worship Service 9:30am Lifeline-Contemporary RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Rev. Tonya M. Arnesen, Associate Minister , Service Retired and Senior Volunteer Program need volunteers in Canton to help children need­ 9 :0 0 A M 11:00 am Traditional Service Continental Breakfast served 8-9:30am ing tutoring in basic math, reading. Free training. Call 883-2100 ext. 368. & Sunday School for all ages 9 :3 0 am FISH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 1 1 :0 0 A M Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Rev. Wm. Branham - Assoc. Pastor FISH of P-C in need of volunteers to assist in aiding neighbors who can’t help them­ Family W o rship Nursery Provided selves. To be a driver, caller, or run errands, call 261-1011, leave a message. C h ild ren ’s C hurch (313)459-9550 N ursery SUMMIT SHUTTLE Summit on the Park, Canton, offers shuttle service from east parking lot (next to playscape) to north door of Summit. Enclosed eight-person cart provides service 9 a.m.-4 First Baptist Church p.m. Mon.-Fri. If P-C Schools close because of bad weather, tornado or severe thunder­ 45000 N. Territorial Rd. storm warnings, shuttle won’t operate. Senior Office, 397-5444. Plymouth, 48170 STUDENT EXCHANGE (313)455-2300 Families needed to host international students from “Academic Year in America,” spon­ Same Location sored by American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation. Students range from 15-18 Same Friendly People years, arrive from Brazil, Germany, Spain, Netherlands and other countries. Call Amy New Meeting Times: Mullen,T-800-322-4678, ext. 5423. Sunday School GUEST SPEAKERS NEEDED AT P-C SCHOOLS 9:30am P-C Business Education Partnership in need of individuals to share occupation informa­ Morning Worship tion to students in classroom settings. Call 416-4903. 11am CHOREPROGRAM The end o f your search for a r i h Senior Alliance offers a chore referral program that puts workers in touch with seniors ' friendly church! need of chores and home repairs. Reasonable fee. Call (313) 722-2830. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 Page 11

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RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSISTANCE •Happy SiH-hday, >Missy. >My life could not b e For those with respiratory diseases. Second Wednesday each month, Arbor Health build­ whole without you. AAy love will alw ays be h e r e ing, Plymouth, 2-3 p.m. Free. Call 712-5367. f o r y o u r taking. ~ ,, . . SMOKE STOPPERS Landless .Love, C-raig In combination with the “patch,” or by itself, this program helps win the battle against smoking. Group, individual sessions available, St. Joseph Mercy Health Building, Plymouth and Ann Arbor. Call (313)712-4141. SENIOR EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTIONS AD ADVICE #1165 Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program for Seniors offers aid to seniors over 65 when: individual/couple monthly income less than $968/$1295, with at least 10 percent spent on prescriptions. Area MEPPS sites are Plymouth Twp. Hall, 455-7526 and Northville Area Senior Center, 349-4140. Establish Prestige and Recognition DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL PROGRAM Newspaper advertising can help your store achieve prestige and Domestic violence Legal Advocacy Program for victims of domestic violence. Call Judy recognition through the image it presents of you and your Ellis at 981-9595, voice mail #203. LIVING WITH DIABETES establishment. It helps build confidence in the minds of the St. Mary Hospital in Livonia is offering diabetic education classes at lp.m . to 3p.m. on consumers when they see your name in print. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 18 through Dec. 16. Call 313-655-2922 or 1-800-449- 1650. Pre-registration is required. For free ad advice call today! ■ T h e B M w Community Crier E v e n ts 313-453-6900

☆ - ■ ! ^ ^ ^ 1 * Live musical Guests M an Bites Dog will be opening for Redhouse at the Lower Town Grill on Friday, Nov. 21. Lower Town Grill is located at the corner of Starkweather and ★ W®&:, _ . ☆ Liberty in Plymouth. Show sets begin at 10:30 p.m For more information call 313-451- ☆ oes your Crier Carrier ★ 1213. PLYMOUTH-CANTON H.S. CLASS of 1988 JOINT REUNION ★ go beyond ☆ Plymouth Canton and Salem High Schools are having a joint Class of1988 Reunion. For ☆ ★ further information contact Laura Porterfield at: CEP Class of ‘88, P.O. Box 5356, the “call of duty" ?? ☆ Plymouth MI 48170. ★ BASKETBALL ☆ ★ New basketball teams for the Plymouth Parks & Rec. leagues are registering now. For ★ ☆ more info call 455-6620. CRAFTFAIR ☆ ★ The City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department is holding its 23 Annual ☆ December Arts and Crafts Show, Parking and Admission are free. The two day show will * be held on Dec. 6-7 at the Plymouth Cultural Center. For more info call Carol Donnelly ☆ ★ at 313-455-662. ☆ P-C HIGH SCHOOL FRUIT SALE ★ ★ The Plymouth Canton-Salem W restlers and Swimmers are having their 18 Annual ☆ orange, pink grapefruit and tangelo sale. Fruit will be delivered the week of Dec. 15. ☆ ★ Please call 313-416-2876 or 455-6991 to place order by phone. ★ ☆ PLYMOUTH CULTURAL CENTER SHOWS ☆ ★ A Model Railroad & Toy Train Show and Sale will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 ★ p.m. at the Cultural Center, 525 Farmer Street. Sunday, the center holds an Antique & ☆ Collectible Toy Show & Sale, same times. Call 455-2110 for more info. ☆ * PLYMOUTH FESTIVAL OF TREES The Plymouth Branch of the W omen’s National Farm & Garden Club is once again par­ ☆ What makes your Crier carrier so special?? ticipating in the Festival of Trees benefiting Children’s Hospital of Michigan. The event ★ will be held in the Riverfront Ballroom of Cobo Hall in Downtown Detroit from Nov. 23- Nominate your Crier Carrier as Nov. 30.1997. For information call (313) 966-TREE. ☆ NORTHVILLE HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS WALK "Crier Carrier of the Month" ★ The Northville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 16th Annual Christmas • In 25 words or less, explain what makes your Crier carrier W alk on Nov. 23., noon through 5:00 p.m. Visit downtown shops and enjoy a carriage ☆ ride with Santa. Contact 248-349-7640 for more information. so exceptional. ★ • ROBERT FICANO TO SPEAK • Send or drop off your entry with your name, address, and W ayne County Sherif Robert Ficano is to speak on drugs and crime on Nov. 20, at the ☆ daytime phone number to: William M. Perrett Lodge #524 Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Emphasis will be on ★ crimes against Senior Citizens. Please contact William Argo at 313-538-0276. Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $6 per person. ☆ The Community Crier Carrier Contest ★ 821 Peimiman Avenue • Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 —NOVEMBER SUPER SPECI

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$50 To The W inner, Sally C am pbell Dear Kindnesskindness Editor, WON o r l d FORD A t c h i n s o n I u/m ilW lil/rt — F o r d I would like to submit my neighbor’s name for a Random Acts T R A r n m m s of Kindness award. She is Sally Campbell, of Plymouth. Sally has B ook your discounted '92, '93, ‘94 & ‘95 Distinguished Achievement been serving her neighbors at Village Green of Plymouth for many cruise with us. Award Dealer for Quality years. She helps the lady next door to her with meals, cleaning, and PMC Center 9800 Belleville Road • Belleville • 1/2 Mile N of I-94 getting the mail. 42183 Ann Arbor Road • (313)459-6753 (313)697-9161 When l came home after total hip replacement, Sally has not missed a day of coming in every morning to help me out. Sally has brought me food, taken out my garbage, done my laundry, cleaned Elizabeth M. Johnson my floors, picked up things I keep dropping, got my mail and made S & W P R O me coffee. Attorney At Law HARDWARE And more than that, her sunny smile and warm heart have 875 W. Ann Arbor Rd. General Civil and Criminal Practice been great encouragement, especially on my difficult days. Sally at Main SL, Plymouth refuses to take a penny for her services. 313/453-12901 409 Plymouth Rd., Ste. 210 • Plymouth I keep telling her to take it easy, and she always replies, “I am (313) 455-9002 here to help others.” Sally, in her senior years, is an angel of mercy to people of all ages. Sally always considers the needs of others first. — I RAY R. STELLA $25 To The Winner, Sincerely, CONTRACTING, INC. 'Rilmn FCc/tafc Co. Dawn Swartzwelter Jeanne Vicini Plymouth's Hometown Remodeling Contractor (Dear Kindness Editor, Visit our Showcase Kitchen Display T h e e l v e s a r e b u s y , I would like to nominate Dawn $25 To The W inner, ISwartzwelter for recognition for her act of Kilckm SUUa THE SEASON IS UPON US. kindness. She is not a person who offers Kenneth D ettloff 747 South Main • Plymouth 728 S. Main • Plymouth • 313-455-8722 ivague promises of help, but instead Dear Kindness Editor, (313)459-7111 develops specific suggestions that she “Proud of Our Youth” O l l M l o i a | knows she can implement. Unfortunate circumstances in my On a beautiful Sunday after­ life caused me to move abruptly into an ! apartment. I had the basic necessities, noon, my husband and I decided to go m but no furniture except a dresser and two folding chairs. DUe to the suddenness of to the Dairy-Go-Round for ice cream. *ggy.* ILA the move and my financial situation, I As we arrived we had a flat tire. A rfp fy m o u th could not buy furniture immediately, so l was sleeping on the floor and sitting on a young man with his wife and two chil­ (313) 459-4190 OPEN 24 HOURS! folding chair. As soon as Dawn discov­ dren approached us and said “I will be Book a Christmas Party with us. ered this, she offered me anything I want­ Or stuff your stockings with Mr. B’s Gift Certificates. 9468 S. MAIN • PLYMOUTH ed from things she had in storage... a glad to change your tire”.. As he start­ 1020 W. Ann Arbor Road »Plymouth bed, couch, stereo, lamp, sheets, table... (313)459-2066 basically, a full furnished apartment! ed to change it a young man, an There were no strings attached to the employee, came out and offered to offer; l could return her things whenever l H eat *n Sweep ■The' was back on my feet. help, a third young man also appeared * o f Plym outh Dawn scheduled a day to help Community Crier with tools to help. We were over­ 8545 Lilley Rd. f t me transport things from her storage unit to my apartment. I found out two days whelmed by this kindness. These are (1 blk. south or Joy Rd.) later that she was running a fever the day C all for hom e delivery! we moved! She had decided not to tell our young people that we so often criti­ 313/455-2820 me so I would not postpone my “return to cize. 821 Penniman Avenue • Plymouth 10% off all Fireplace civilized life”.I have seen Dawn cook and This man’s name was Kenneth Tool Sets in Stock 313/453-6900 deliver full mealsmeais to10 people in and trouble, intervene i Dettloff who has lived in Plymouth all offer time to talk and listen, and intervene on behalf of people who were too worried onebeSStn rtn it themselves. She is a fin< li,e as we have- He W0uld n0t take or afraid to

Attention Winners: S e n d please contact The Kindness Editor at 313/453-6900 to make arrangements to receive your gift certificates. Congratulations! Keep up the Kind Spirit! Random Acts & '1' of K indness If you witness a Random Act of Kindness, put it in writing and send it to: Full Service Photo Lab The Community trier Kindness Editor • 821 Penniman Ave. Plymouth 48170 -1624 to the Kindness Editor a n d S t u d i o 1150 Ann Arbor Road ■ 313/455-3686 (313)453-6900______Page 14 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997

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T h e C r i e r ’ s 18th Annual Holiday Coloring Contest Here's your chance to w in a... $ 1 0 0 Gift: Certificate!

RULES: To the best of your ability color the picture and write a special holiday w ish in 30 w ords or less. Entries w ill be judged on originality. A $100 Gift Certificate w ill be award­ ed to each winner in each category. Gift Certificates may be redeemed at any advertiser in the Dec. 10 Letters to Santa Section of The Crier. Winners will be pictured with their winning entry in the Dec. 10 issue of The Crier. One of the winners w ill have his/her entry printed in F U LL C O L O R as the front cover of the Dec. 10 'Dear Santa' issue. Selection of cover will be made by The Crier. Letters to Santa w ill be printed (space permitting) in the 'Dear Santa' section. One entry per person. Contest closed to Crier employees, their families and relatives. Hurry and mail your entry today! You could win a $100 Gift Certificate. The decisions of judges will be final. Entries cannot be returned.

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, ^ Community deaths

ROY H. RASMUSSEN Roy H. Rasmussen, a Plymouth resident, died Nov. 14, 1997 at the age of O b itu a rie s 70. Mr. Rasmussen was born Jan. 28, 1927 in Chicago, IL. He owned and For more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier, operated R.S.G. Publishing Company for 20 years. He served in the Armed contact your funeral director or call (313) 453-6900 Services during WWII, was a member of the V.F.W. Northville Post and the Plymouth Elks. JOANNE CAROL BERNDT He is survived by his daughters, Kathleen Zora (William) Anderson of Joanne Carol Bemdt, a Plymouth resident, died Nov. 10, 1997 at the age of New York, Inger Marie Rasmussen of New York; sons, Steven (Janet) of 52. Sterling Heights, Eric of Dearborn Heights; and grandchildren, Stacey Mrs. Bemdt was bom Oct. 25, 1945 in Dearborn. She was a homemaker. Anderson, Kara Joy Rasmussen, Erik Thor Rasmussen, and Mark Steven She came to the Plymouth Community in 1971 from Detroit. She was a Rasmussen. member of Our Lady of Good Counsel, where she was a member of the altar Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader_Howell society. She was a volunteer with the Multiple Sclerosis Association and a Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas G. Badley and the Rev. Melanie Lee member of the Polish Roman Catholic Union. Carey officiating. Memorial contributions can be given to Bethany Christian She is survived by her husband of 31 years; Chuck; daughter, Holly of Services 32500 Concord Drive, Suite 250 Madison Heights, MI 48071. Plymouth; brother, Edward (Paulette) of Brighton, MI; sister, Bernice (Frank) Delewsky of Livonia. DORIS M. BECKSTROM Services were held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church with the Rev. Fr. Doris M. Beckstrom, a Livonia resident, died Nov. 11 1997 at the age of Stan Tokarski officiating. Arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell 71. Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be given to Angela Mrs. Beckstrom was born July 13, 1926 in Bismarck, ND. She was a Hospice. registered nurse. She was a member of the Salvation Army in Plymouth, and the Salvation Army Medical Corps. EVELYN R. EDGAR She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Kutnick of Canton, Patricia Evelyn R. Edgar, a Marshall, MI resident died Nov. 10, 1997 at the age of (Ken) Lodge of Westland, Pamela (Paul) Hackert of Franklin; son, Paul 83. Beckstrom of Redford; seven grandchildren; four sisters; and four brothers. Mrs. Edgar was bom Aug. 25, 1914 in Akron, OH. She was a teacher. She Services were held at the Salvation Army in Plymouth with Lt. James graduated valedictorian of Caro High School and received her B.S. in English Spencer officiating. Arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell and Chemistry from Western Michigan University. She taught in Tuscola Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be given to Angela County Schools, subsitute taught in Royal Oak and Plymouth schools, and Hospice. then taught high school English at Plymouth High School. She was a girl scout troop leader in Royal Oak, Northfield, IL; and Plymouth. She was LOUIS W. BERTRAND active in the Detroit Audobon Society, and the Plymouth Historical Society. Louis W. Bertrand, a Livonia resident, died Nov. 13, 1997 at the age of 85. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Plymouth and helped Mr. Bertrand was born Jan. 24, 1912 in Detroit. He retired from the found the Friends of Miller Woods in Plymouth. Burroughs Corp. after 44 years of service in the international service She is survived by her daughters, Betsy (Robert) Briere of Battle Creek, department. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth Jody Mclvor of London, England; grandchildren, June R. Mclvor, Michael S. and the Plymouth Elks. He was a WWII veteran. Mclvor, Kelly Clissold, and Brian Clissold. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Amy E. of Livonia; sisters-in-law, Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Mabel Fake of Farmington Hills, Avis Waldecker of Plymouth, Wilma Funeral Home in Plymouth with the Rev. Margaret Peterson officiating. Blackmore of Midland; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can Arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in be given to the Friends of Miller Woods or the Marion Burch Adult Day Care Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of choice. of Battle Creek. JEAN WANETA CLARK IRMA L. GOTHARD Jean Waneta Clark, a former Plymouth resident, died Nov. 13, 1997 at the Irma L. Gothard, a South Lyon resident formerly of Plymouth, died Nov. age of 81. 14, 1997 at the age of 82. Mrs. Clark was born Nov. 28, 1915 in Brazil, IN. She was a bench Mrs, Gothard was born May 20, 1915 in Cheboygan, MI. She was a assembly worker. homemaker. She came to the Plymouth Communty in 1935 and moved to She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Marie Blackford of Munising, MI; Cheboygan for retirement. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangical and grandsons, Patrick Aaron Blackford, Timothy (Laura) William Blackford Lutheran Church in Plymouth. She was a member of the Ladie’s Aide Society of Howell. and the Missionary Guild. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Vermeulen Funeral She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James L. of South Lyon; sons, Home in Plymouth with the Rev. Arthur Magnuson officiating. Burial was at Gary of White Lake, MI, James of Lagune Beach, CA, David (Barb) of Oakland Hills Memorial Park in Novi, MI. Memorial contributions can be Plymouth, Scott (Mary Sue) of South Lyon, Mark (Lori) of Birmingham, MI; given to Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Road P.O. Box 5000 daughters, Nancy (Doug) Schleede of Black River, MI, Sandy (Gary) Griep Rochester Hills, MI 48307. of Hollidaysburg, PA; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Peter’s Evangical Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter M. Berg officiating. Burial was at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia. Lillian M argaretta Mangel, 97, Homemaker Local arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Lillian Margaretta Mangel, a Plymouth resident, died Nov. 5, 1997. Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be given to St. Peter’s Evangical She is survived by her daughter, Barbara J. Eichenberger of Plymouth; one son; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Lutheran Church in Plymouth. Services were held at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Titusville, PA. Local arangements were made by and visitation held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Page 16 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997

E xcuse n o t to a d vertise N o. 109: “I don’t need to advertise. I have enough business.”

This ad is dedicated to a produce store on M ain Street who less than a m onth after using Excuse No. 109, m oved out — in the m iddle o f the night.

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specialists serving The P lym outh-C anton-N orthville C om m unity have heard it all.

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p eople d o n ’t advertise.

#1 Advertising never works. #59 My customers don’t read. #113 I’m waiting for a check from my last customer. #4 I’m going through a divorce and my wife is #68 My competitors advertise. #121 The newspaper ran a story on my business. suing me. #69 My competitors will know my prices. #122 The newspaper hasn’t run a story on my #5 I’m going through a divorce and my #76 I’m saving all my money for a buying trip to business. husband is suing me. ^ Toronto. #123 The newspaper ran a story on one of #8 I spent all my money on stocking the shop. #82 My brother-in-law is taking a marketing course my competitors. #12 I’ve never had to advertise. in night school and he says advertising doesn’t #124 Your newspaper ran a story when I crashed my #17 The newspaper makes too much money. work. car into the hotel lobby. #25 I don’t have anything to advertise. #84 My cousin’s next-door-neighbor’s kids are #137 The newspaper prints “negative” letters. #31 I have to paint the outside of my store. putting flyers on windshields downtown-l think. #140 The newspaper favors Canton High School. #38 My accountant says I can’t spend any #88 I advertise on our matchbook covers. #141 The newspaper favors Salem High School. money. #89 I mail to our customer list. #142 The newspaper favors Northville High School. #39 My lawyer says I can’t spend any money. #93 I don’t get any advertising allotment from the #143' The newspaper favors the Rotary Club. #40 My husband says I can’t spend any money. home office/parent company. #144 The newspaper favors the Lions Club. #41 My wife says I can’t spend any money. #98 I don’t have any co^-op dollars. #145 The newspaper favors the Kiwanis Club. #42 My partner says I can’t spend any money. #101 My ad budget’s set until 1999. #148 The newspaper prints too much Plymouth news. #47 We’re not trying to make any more money #106 The road in front is under construction. #149 The newspaper prints too much Canton news. right now. #110 My name is well known in town. #150 The newspaper prints too much Northville news. #54 I only need the yellow pages. #112 I don’t have a checkbook yet. #155 The newspaper is in league with Township Hall #156 The newspaper is always picking on Township l^ ll

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Antiques______For Sale______Home Improvement Pest Control ANTIQUES - Two 36” round walnut tables, Kittens & Cats - many to choose from - BRATTON PAINTING & DECORATING THOMPSON PEST CONTROL Favorite Sewing machine, Kimball pump “Safehouse”. Call Rita at 313-663-1618 Prompt Professional Service. Plaster & Locally owned and operated. organ, Spinning wheel, Small rockers., A Bruce Jenner “Jenner Fit Power Trainer” Drywall Repairers. Wallpaper removal. Free estimates. (313) 459-8621 (313)420-2895______All original equipment: including video & Tom, (313)482-7224, (313)455-7006 book. $150 or best offer. Please call KITCHENS-BATHS Real Estate Antique Autos A ll real estate aidvertising in this new spaper is subject to ______(248)477-4749______Cabinets, Vanities, Formica & Corian Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal 1926 Model-T 4 door $5,000 For Sale Gas Space Heater countertops. 20 years in Plymouth area. to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination 461-1657 ______24000 BTU Good condition Design and Installation. Licensed Builder. based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta­ 1920 Nash model 681, 4 door convertible Ideal For Cottage or Garage Insured. tus or national origin or intention to make any such pref­ ______$8.500.00 (313)461-1657______313-453-0364______Mayflower Kitchens erence, limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Lab Pups-Chocolate & Black ______313-459-2186______Autos For Sale which is in violation of law. Our readers are hereby AKC/OFA, shots & wormed $300. DECORATING SERVICES Loaded 94’ Honda Accord EX informed that all dwelling advertised in this newspaper $13,900/Best Offer. 48,000 miles, ______Call (313)595-1136______PAINTING - WALLPAPERING ____ are available on an equal opportunity basis.______non-smoker. (313)453-4570 Infant/Baby Furniture, car seats, supplies, Molding; drywall -- plaster repairs. GOVT. FORECLOSED homes from pen­ CALL (313)451-0987 1987 Olds Ciera. Very Good Condition. etc, good condition 313-453-2101 nies on $1. Delinquent tax, Repo’s. REO’s. Reliable Transportation. DINING ROOM TABLE with leaf and six HOME IMPROVEMENTS, roofs, decks, Your Area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 ext. $875 or Best Offer. (313)459-6829 chairs. Excellent condition. $500 basement, kitchens and more. Licensed, ______H-5746 for current listings 1984 Mustang GT. 5 speed, Power: ______(313)414-6497 ______Paul (313)451-0106 40 Acres w/ 10X50 Trailer & ready to be Steering, Windows, Door locks, Brakes. Wet Bar for Sale. Woodgrain-padded YOUR PERSONAL HANDYMAN. finished 27X27 Hip Roof Barn. Excellent Tilt wheel. All original 101K miles. 2 new around top. 5 feet X 3.5 feet X 2 feet. All types of work. Repairs and hunting. Near Pine River $55,000 LC tires. $2500 or Best Offer. (313)453-5653 Plenty of storage. Florescent light. Great remodeling. 25 years experience. Terms w/ big down. Tustin, Ml. for Rec. Room. $75. Call (313)451-8244 Lie. & Ins. 313-572-0859 ______Call (313)461-1657______Child Care Last Chancel! Huge Savings on 3 Arch SCOTT ADAMS RESIDENTIAL LAKEPOINTE - 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Quad LICENSED Day Care Home in Plymouth. Type Steel Buildings. Pre-Packaged for ROOFING NEW CONSTRUCTION. on large comer. Air, updated kitchen, front Christian non-smoker. State Fairs. Never Assembled. Tear off and Reroof Licensed and Insured. bay window, family room w/ fireplace. Degree in early childhood development. Immediate Shipping. Free Freight. Free estimates. Financial Assistance $169,900. Call (313)420-0532 Call Marsha (313)207-0583 20x26, 25x30. Call Immediately!! Available. Call Scott- (313) 422-6042 Home For Sale - $149,900. 471 W. Ann Creative New In-Home Daycare Opening 1-800-222-6335 Brian’s Painting, interior & exterior, Arbor Tr., Plymouth. Coldwell Banker Dec. 1,1997. Competitive Rates. SEARS CRAFTSMAN SNOWBLOWER 15 years experience, 810/349-1558. Legacy. Joel D. Clark (313)453-4132 Love Guaranteed. Newborns to age 6. (1995) - 5 HP, 24” DUAL STAGE, SELF- JERRY’S PAINTING Haggerty Rd. & 5 Mile area. PROPELLED, Asking $400. 1983 Salem Graduate 12 years ______Services______Call (313)420-7934 experience in this area. Quality Work! JANE’S ERRAND SERVICE pet and plant QUALITY CHILD CARE Mich. Ave & SEARS CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER - All interior and exterior painting. care-Doctor visits, Airport Trips. All errands. References. Reliable 313-254- Haggerty Rd. area. Reasonable Rates. SHREDDER, NEW IN MARCH ‘97, 8 HP, ______(313)482-5408______9161 (Plymouth)______Lots of activities/field trips. All hours 3” CHIPPING CAPACITY, Asking $450 Mr. Fix it -Home Maintenance Free Cash Grants! College. Scholarships. available. Transportation to and from Inside & out, jobs big & small. Plumbing, Business. Medical bills. Never Repay. Toll school available. Hot meals included. SEARS KENMORE UPRIGHT FREEZER Painting, Carpentry, Electrical. Phone ______jacks 313-454-3576______Free 1-800-218-9000 EXT., G-5746 ______Call Lori at (313)397-1767 (1991) 13.3 CU. FT. Asking $100. Children’s Resale Housecleaninq Wanted______Call (248)349-0738______HOUSEKEEPER. I don’t cut comers, I Table-Top Grinder for Stain-glass projects. Need extra CASH? Children’s Orchard Barely Used Twin Mattress, top only. Call clean them. Detail oriented, responsible, Must be in good working order. pays cash for children's clothing, toys and after 6pm. (313)451-2196. $50 and reliable with references. Call (313)455-0280 equipment in excellent condition. Call PEACH FLOWERED LOVE SEAT with Call Lisa @ (313)454-9608______OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED 313/453-4811 for appointment. four matching pillows $75. General HOUSE CLEANING Honest and reliable Any size or condition Entertainment Electric large capacity washer $60. woman seeking to clean the home you 1-800-443-7740 Exercise bike $15. Small dog/cat kennel * Magical Entertainment * Children’s care about with quality. Window Washing WANTED: LISTINGS IN PLYMOUTH, Parties, Day Care Centers 313-416-1919 ______$15. (313)844-8671______available. Bonded. Excellent References CANTON & LIVONIA AREAS Evergreen Tree Sale - Variety. ______313-453-8717______I Love Selling homes in your area. Estate Sales Call (313)453-0581 or (248)349-5480. Comers & Cobwebs: Privately Owned, More than 20 years of sales experience. Estate Sale -11523 Waverly, Plymouth Now is the time to plant for next season. Personalized Cleaning Service. CALL JULIE LONDO @ - East of Lilley Road (Mill), West of America’s Budget Storage I do honest, thorough work. REALTY EXECUTIVES REALTORS Haggerty, off Ann Arbor Trail. Thursday, 40671 Joy Rd. Canton, Ml 12 yrs. experience. Prices set individually. OFFICE: (313)459-3600 November 20th, 9-5; Friday, November will sell contents of the following units for References Available. VOICEMAIL/PAGER (313)325-2000 21st, 9-5; Saturday, November 22, 9-2. unpaid rent to the highest bid on ______Julia (313)438-1470______Another Estate Sale Conducted by J.C. -Nov. 20,1997 at 1:00pm Housecleaning: AFFORDABLE, Wedding Specialties Auction Services Inc. (313)451-7444. C2-13 Crabtree - Furniture, Bikes, Fish WEDDING PICTURES EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE. Professional studio photography ______Cash, Mastercard, Visa only.______Tank, File Cabinet, Boxes ______Call (313)844-2371 at special winter prices. C2-20 Brucker - Furniture, Tool Boxes, Call UNIQUE DREAMS STUDIO ______For Rent______Boxes, Bags Holiday Services 313-416-0404 THREE ROOM FURNISHED D-20 Simoneth - Microwave, Stereo, Personalized Calendars - APARTMENT downtown Plymouth, Skis, Boxes One Photo or a Collage. With tear-off Carlson Craft Wedding Invitations and $550 a month. Utilities included. G-15 Harvey - Furniture, Washer, pages. Provide photo or photos, dates. Accessories. Great discounts. ______(313)459-0113______Microwave, Radio Boxes, Etc. Photo will be returned. Only $12. Your place or mine. BetComp Services CANTON-44927 MICHIGAN AVENUE H-22 Lafata - Electronics, Laser, Boxes, Call (313)453-6597 or (313)416-8433 (313)453-6597 or (313)416-8433 Three bedroom, two car garage and ______Bikes, Tools, Table fireplace. $785 per month plus security Lessons Curiosities ______deposit. (810)225-6032______Home Improvement PIANO LESSONS Upper flat for Rent - Walk to Downtown WALllPAPERING-Prompt installation, PIANO STUDIOS of LEIGH JENKINS and $650 per month + 40% utilities. reasonable rates. Nancy 810-229-4907 ASSOC. Now accepting new students. ______(313)453-6900 for Appt.______or Barb 313-455-1348 Call (313)414-9844 WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO SHARE MY Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, siding, AT EVOLA’S H O M E -N IC E . $45/week. additions, dormers, all home Pianos, organs, keyboards, music, (313)537-9225. N.W. Detroit. improvements SANTILLI BUILDERS accessories. Sales, lessons, service. Plymouth Efficiency. Clean/Completely (313) 453-0955 Evola Music, 215 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Furnished. Ground floor, Private entrance REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION ______(313)455-4677______Own a piece of Plymouth History. 15 and Phone line. Fridge, Microwave, Roofing, siding, decks, additions, and dry- Lessons: Computer Tutoring on Your Buildings to choose from including the Cable. No Lease. Available Dec. 8. $425 wall. All home repairs and improvements. Computer. Learn what you want to learn. Penn Theatre, Mayflower Hotel,Wilcox per month, $150 Security Deposit. Call Licensed and insured, James Fisher, BetComp Services. House, & Post Office. Stop in today or (313)451-0657. Non-smoker preferred. ______licensed builder, 455-1108______(313)453-6597 or (313)416-8433. call for a complete list. Gabrialas, 322 S. Office or Retail Space Avail. Approx 800 FLOW-RITE SEAMLESS GUTTERS Photoqraphv Main St., Plymouth, (313)455-8884. sq. ft. $550 mo. + Utility Aluminum seamless gutters & down­ Looking for memories of the J.L. Hudson RAWLINSON PHOTOGRAPHY In Plymouth Old Village. spouts. Also repair, cleaning and painting. Co. on Woodward Avenue in Downtown Elegant Wedding Photography Presently Nail Salon. (313)453-5020 (313) 459-6280 Detroit. Write to: Hudsons Memories, P.O. 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shorts Salem beats C anton in W LAA tournam ent title gam e, 48-37;

team s m eet again tonight in first round district gam e at N ovi BY TIM DAVIS . “Y” Kids was established by the It was the war for The Plymouth- Plymouth Community YMCA in 1976 Canton Community, and more — namely to provide a quality program for chil­ the conference title in girls basketball — dren ages 3-5. The program is but the battle was held in Livonia. designed to develop cognitive skills. The Salem Rocks (17-3) won the Each day includes free play (explo­ Western Lakes Activities Association ration time), social and physical tournament title game Friday at Franklin development time. High School with a 48-37 victory over The Plymouth Community YMCA archrival Canton (16-4). The Rocks’ vic­ currently is taking registration for this tory answered a loss earlier this season to program. Classes will be held at the the Chiefs, and set the stage for tonight’s Plymouth Cultural Center. There are district matchup between the two teams limited openings available. For more at N ovi. information or to register, call 453- Chief coach Bob Blohm, whose team 2 9 0 4 . led 7-6 at the first quarter, said that e Salem’s size finally caught up with his Canton Parks and Recreation cur­ team. “They got inside our defense. They rently is holding registration for its played well and they scored well,” he Co-ed Volleyball League. said. To Blohm, though, it doesn’t matter Games will be played between 6-9 that the Chiefs are not champions. p.m. on Fridays, beginning Dec. 5. “The girls played all their games well, Season is 12 weeks. Ages 17 and up. won the season and won the conference. Six people per team and 12-person They just had a great season,” said limit on team roster. The cost is $175 B lohm . Canton’s size wore down Salem in the WLAA title game Friday night at Livonia per team plus $15 for each player who Salem senior guard Amanda Abraham Franklin. Canton won, 48-37. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) lives outside of Canton or Plymouth. led all scorers with 19 points. Junior for­ A resident is any player who lives or lead with a 7-0 run in the second quarter, Salem led 30-23 at the beginning of ward Andrea Pruett had 10 points for the taking a 17-14 lead into halftime. works full-time in Canton or the fourth quarter, and extended that lead R ocks. Plymouth. Registration deadline is The hard-fought third quarter began to 13 points — 40-27 — with less than Senior guards Kristin Lukasik and today or until the league is filled. For with Canton’s Elsie Thornell sinking a four minutes remaining in the game. Melissa Marzolf led Canton with 11 and pair of free throws to give Canton a 17- more information, call 397-5110. “Salem competed very well. We had a 10 points, respectively. • lb lead. But Salem quickly responded hard time scoring, and their rebounding The Rocks overcame an early Canton with a 9-0 run, led by Abraham. was outstanding,” said Blohm. Jeff Reyneart, an 18-year-old goalie for the Compuware Ambassadors of the North American PCEP band places 5th in nation Hockey League, recently received a continued from pg. 1 scholarship to play hockey at Western The 204 member band has worked Michigan University. hard, preparing all season for the final Reyneart, a Sterling Heights native, competition. has a 4-3 record in seven games this “[The band] has come so far. [They] season. He has a goals against average surpassed every expectation we had,” of 3.27 with a .913 save percentage. Band Director David McGrath said. The Compuware Ambassadors play McGrath, who has been working with the at Compuware Sports Arena in band for three years, was extremely Plymouth Township. proud with his band’s performances over e the weekend. For the second consecutive year, The band’s show included music the Gerou Softball Club won its final selections Dansa Brasiliera by Guarnieri, 60 fall season games to finish tied for Sensemaya by Revueltas, and Barber’s first place in the M en’s Class D Symphony No. 1 and Movement III of League at the Canton Softball Center. his first Piano Concerto. The show left a lasting impression on The Gerou Softball Club was many of the audience members. defeated, 25-10, by the Red-Hot “Plymouth had such great effects. I’m a Diamond Back team from Ypsilanti in big fan of theirs,” said Steve Abreu who* * a one-game championship playoff. traveled from Ohio to watch the competi­ The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park M arching Band placed fifth at the Bands of The Gerou Softball Club team tion. America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis over the weekend. The members include: Jim Barr, Chris First place in the competition went to three-day competition included 80 bands from around the country. (Courtesy photo) Bruce, Tom Cottrell, Tom Gerou, Marian Catholic from Chicago Heights, Mike Gerou, Tom Keyes, Todd M usic Performance and Outstanding is complete. IL. Goodwin, Lotus Jenkins, Rob Lohaus, General Effect. The award for In February, the band will perform the They had a score of 96.05. It is their Bill Otto, Chuck Makarov, Tom Outstanding Visual Performance went to music from their show for the last time at seventh national title. Sumner, Howard Boyer, Bill Murrell Lake Park from Roselle, EL. “Variety Is...,” a musical talent show put They won awards for Outstanding and M ike Vaught. The PCEP band’s competitive season on by the band every year. Page 20 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 Greyhounds sniff out 7-7 tie with Whalers

•W halers blow 7-3 lead; rebound fo r 5-3 w in Sunday versus Sarnia BY BRIAN CORBETT ing the Whalers a commanding four-goal that, but we’ve got to find a work ethic Lyle, who is battling veteran Roberl There were power play goals. There lead. But John Osborne’s goal with 1:30 and we’ve got to find a commitment to Esche for the No. 1 spot, made 35 saves were shorthanded goals. There were remaining in regulation completed a defense,” said Plymouth Head Saturday. “I’m going to put the pressure goals scored on wrist shots and slap shots string of four unanswered goals for the Coach/GM Peter DeBoer, whose team on our goaltenders. They’ve got to make — goals off of defections; others on S o o . surrendered three power play goals. some saves and win us some games,’' came on breakaways. It was the most goals allowed in a The Whalers also need to find reliable And, quite frankly, there were goals goaltending, DeBoer said. Rookie Stevie Please see pg. 21 that, well, shouldn’t have been scored. Get the picture? ‘We've got a lot o f The Whalers tied West Division foe No bull: Whalers make Sault Ste. Marie, 7-7, in a shootout of OK Corral proportions Saturday night at work to do before we Compuware Sports Arena. blockbuster trade The teams combined for 91 shots on can be considered a goal, including 38 in the second period, BY BRIAN CORBETT age players and a 1997 seventh round and the Greyhounds overcame a 7-3 third good hockey team, ’ In the biggest trade since their arrival pick of the Boston Bruins, reportedly period deficit to forge the deadlock. in Plymouth last fall, the Whalers requested a trade that would move him It was the first time this season Peter DeBoer acquired Belleville Bulls defenseman closer to his Green Valley, ON home. Plymouth wasn’t victorious after leading Whaler Head Coach/GM Nikos Tselios — the cousin of long-time “Joel was in a situation where he wanted through two periods. Chicago Blackhawk Chris Chelios — in a to be closer to home. We felt it was The tie did, however, extend the multi-player deal Nov. 11. important to our team to honor his Whalers home unbeaten streak to a club period and in a game by Plymouth this In exchange for Tselios, defenseman request,” said Plymouth Associate Coach record nine games. season. The Whalers four times had a Ryan Crowther, right wing Nick Young Greg Stefan. Soo captain Peter Cava (one goal, four three-goal lead. and a 1998 ninth round draft pick, Plymouth also was looking for a poinl assists) led all scorers with five points. “I wish I had a solution. W e’ve got to Belleville received from Plymouth right man to'quarterback the power play. The Rookie forward Dave Legwand recorded play harder, we’ve got to play better, wing Joel Trottier, defenseman Jason Whalers may have found their smooth his second hat trick of the season for we’ve got a lot of work to do before we Lawmaster of Westland, and a fourth and power play operator in Tselios. Plymouth. His third goal came on a soft can be considered a good hockey team. I seventh round draft pick. While he may lack some foot speed. wrist shot 1:58 into the third period, giv­ think w e’ve got the personnel capable of Trottier, one of Plymouth’s two over- Please see pg. 21 WHALER

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Salem girls CC reflects on ‘rebuilding year’ On BY KRISTEN VAN DUSEN nation throughout the season. the division. After qualifying for the state finals for The cross country runners gained The Rocks also are proud of their win deck the first time in 10 years last season, the many memories this year. at the Crestwood Invitational and their 1997 campaign was somewhat of a They started off meeting each other, sixth place in regionals. rebuilding project for the Salem girls mostly for the first time, during the sum­ The varsity runners this year were cross country endured a rebuilding pro­ mer car washes. Rahhal, Stemmer, Erin Kelly, Rachel CANTON GIRLS ject during The team also held an 18-hour relay, Moraitis, Lang, Shae Potocki, and Alyson BASKETBALL The Rocks held their banquet on where each member ran one mile and Flohr. At Novi at 7 p.m. tonight ver­ Friday in the Salem Cafeteria. Captains then passed a baton on to the next runner. Flohr, a freshman, showed great sus Salem. Evelyn Rahhal and Ellen Stemmer and They did this continuously for 18 hours. improvement throughout the season when • Alternate Captains Jill Danek and Erin The runners also attended camp for she became one of the state qualifiers. SALEM/CANTON GIRLS Lang busily worked to ensure a memo­ one week in August. They stayed in Many team members became good rable evening for their teammates and Camp Mantilou-Lin, near Grand Rapids, friends throughout the season. SWIMMING fam ilies. preparing for the tough season to come. They hung out a lot after practice and Regional Diving Competition The MVP this year was Rahhal, a The team held spaghetti dinners at var­ m eets. Tuesday . State Finals Nov. 21-22. senior. She was a state qualifier. The ious team members houses every Friday They even tee-peed coach Dave « MIP was Rachel Jones. night. They wanted to prepare them­ Gerlach’s house one night SALEM GIRLS The Coach’s Award went to Danek, a selves for the Saturday Invitationals. “I’ll never forget all of the friendships senior, and the Rock Solid award went to BASKETBALL They also had a Halloween party for the I made this season,” said co-captain Lang, also a senior. Every team member At Novi at 7 p.m. tonight ver­ team and their families. Rahhal. “I learned a lot about m yself and received an Honorable Mention trophy sus Canton. Salem is especially proud of their how hard you have to work to meet your because of their hard work and determi­ defeat of Canton and finishing second in g o a ls.” Whalers home game unbeaten streak at 10

Continued from pg. 21 play early in the first period, an errant An even strength goal by Babenko at of the Soo crease, Legwand missed on an DeBoer said. “We haven’t got that con­ outlet pass by defenseman Richard 4 :4 2 and a power play goal by Legwand attempt to redirect a centering pass from sistently solid goaltending all season, and Jackman was intercepted between the cir­ at 7:02 put Plymouth up 3-0. right side by Babenko. until we find it, we’re going to keep cles by Yuri Babenko; he passed to rook­ Chad Spurr’s power play goal at 13:50 Defenseman Shaun Fisher’s shot wide experimenting.” ie Brian Passmore, who tapped the puck cut the Plymouth lead to two goals until right from the slot moments later. Plymouth twice held a three-goal first in at the right side of the Greyhounds’ Julian Smith scored his first goal of the Plymouth 5, Sarnia 3 — Randy period lead. With the Soo on the power net. game 15 seconds later. J.P. Luciuk assist­ Fitzgerald scored two goals and Esche ed. made 31 saves for the Whalers, who The score was 5-2 when Andrew moved into a tie for second place with the What a grab Taylor set up Smith for a shorthanded win over Sarnia. tally at 7:54 of the second period. Just 21 The victory extends Plymouth home seconds later, Legwand skated down the unbeaten streak to a club record 10 left side of the Soo zone, around the net gam es. to the right post, and fired high over the The Whalers took a 3-0 first period sprawling Soo goalie, Jake McCracken, lead on goals by Babenko, Taylor and for a 6-2 Plymouth lead. Legwand before Sarnia got on the score- But the Soo outscored Plymouth, 5-1, board with a power play goal 3:34 into in the game’s final 22 minutes, the second period. Sensing the ‘Hounds smelled blood After facing only four shots in the following Martin Galik’s goal at 13:50 of opening period, Esche was pelted with 30 the third period — the Soo’s third in nine shots in the final 40 minutes. minutes — DeBoer called timeout with “He’s a great goalie; we need him,” the Whalers leading, 7-6. The stop in said forward Eric Gooldy. “Last year, he play seemed to work for Plymouth, until had to stand on his head every game for Osborne’s goal at 18:30. us to get a win. This year, sometimes Plymouth came up empty on two we’ve got enough firepower so he golden opportunities to win the game in doesn’t have to always play his best the overtime. Bearing down on the left game, but tonight (Sunday) he did.” Whalers trade Lawmaster, Trottier; acquire Tselios Continued from pg. 20 game in Sunday’s 5-3 win over Sarnia, is the 6-foot-4, 190 pound native of Glen loaded with potential, and the Whalers Ellyn, IL is an affluent passer with two payed for it. goals, 10 assists and 16 penalty minutes In addition to the departure of Trottier, in 20 games this season for Belleville. who had 10 points in 10 games, the Tselios, 18, is a first round draft pick of Whalers also lost some aggressiveness at the NHL Carolina Hurricanes owned by the blue line. Lawmaster was an agitator; Peter Karmanos, who also owns the he led the team in penalty minutes with W halers. 86. He had seven points in 17 games this “I think they’ll be able to tell me what season . 4 they want from me,” said Tselios, “and Young has never played in an OHL they’Jl be guaranteed to get results back, game and reportedly is not expected to and get more info back on me. They join Plymouth until next season. Defenseman Kevin Holdridge and Luc Rioux (16) watch as goalie Stevie (Carolina) have a good relationship with Crowther, on the other hand, will never de extends his trapper to stop a shot by left wing Peter Bohunicky of the (Plymouth). The scouts are here a lot. It’s suit up with the Whalers. He was shipped by DeBoer soon after ilt Ste. Marie Greyhounds. The Whalers and the Greyhounds tied, 7-7, a good chance for them to see me a lot m ore.” the Tselios trade to Owen Sound for two “day night at Compuware Sports Arena. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Tselios, who was the No. 3 star of the draft picks. Page 22 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 opinions Candidates learn school lessons

See Donnie run. differently. Donnie runs fast. Dennis thinks he should be captain Donnie runs fastest of all seven kids because he’s been there longer, on the playground. Stella thinks she should be captain With malice But Dennis, Stella and Colleen think because she was the biggest vote-getter D o n n ie runs too fast. years ago, is captain of the arts club and towardi none They think that one of them — not once was captain of the girls’ club, too. Donnie — should be captain of the Colleen thinks she should be junior playground. Joe, David and Ron voted captain (also called “pro tem”) because... well, because. “Joe, you be captain and we’ll be your Being captain of the playground is s la v e s .” simple: get the most votes on the Joe, with ethics replied, “You’re Advice to commissioner: playground. It’s not because he or she: kidding right?” “Besides,” he wisely • got votes another time, thought, “I’ll be junior captain if I stay • are the pet of the with Donnie.” ‘this isn’t the playground’ playground monitor David scratched (a.k.a.: c.m.), ‘Screw the reason his head and said, • have been there “Fastest will get EDITOR, lo n g e r, w e ’re on the more done.” I read your lead story (Nov. 12) regarding the election of mayor of Plymouth this past • or, “because.” Ron said, “Been week and found the antics of Commissioner Dennis Shrewsbury quite amusing. His public Like it or not, he there, done that. playground. I’m display of “sour grapes” (his words, by the way) was uncalled for. or she who runs N e x t!” Dennis needs to remember that this is not the school playground. None of us are 12 fastest wins. So they all got years old anymore. When the game turns on us we can’t grab our football and head home. But, some folks taking m y fo o t ball grumpy at each It doe; n’t work that way when you’re an adult. don’t like this. other — Dennis I lost an election for the Plymouth-Canton School Board in 1995: My opponents did In fact, even hom e and being didn’t want to sit what they had to do to defeat me (that’s how it works). Yes, I was upset but I refused to Donnie is grumpy next to David. lash out at anyone. I kept my emotions to myself, got over it, and moved on. that Dennis got p o u t y ’ And they each A s for his comments about the “good old boys” still running the town. If he’s unhappy p o u ty . said, “Screw the with it, maybe we should join the “good old boys” like so many members of his party have Others are pouty reason we’re on over the past few years. because Dennis, Stella and Colleen the playground. I’m taking my respective JERRY TRUMPKA showed up at Joe’s lemonade stand three football home and be pouty.” A good old boy hours before the “captain” vote to say, C ity’s loss: M ayor Shrewsbury

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EDITOR, one of the top two seats. It would sure be nice to have a woman represent the majority of the The City of Plymouth lost a good chance to elect a really highly qualified person, Dennis voters in the City— WOMEN! Shrewsbury, to be the mayor. Many more words of praise could be said for these two commissioners. He has been a commissioner for six years, has always dedicated himself to the best interest When both (Plymouth) newspapers touted Don Dismuke for mayor because he got the most of this City, and its citizens. I have seen Dennis marching in parades with the Vietnam Veterans votes, I thought, My gosh, I’m supposed to be voting for city commissioners, not mayor. I have group on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. He has served as emcee for the Memorial Day met and talked to Don. I like this young man, but I really don’t think he is ready to be our Program. He has been involved for two years in a row volunteering for “Make a Difference mayor. Day.” I didn’t see any of the other officials names listed for those kinds of activities. Shrewsbury has always been available to help if he can. Then we have Colleen Pobur, the second highest vote getter. Why wasn’t she put in as mayor pro tem, if it’s the votes that count, and have her represent the women. I can write the same kinds of things for Stella Greene, who also is so very deserving to be in Why, in the last two elections Shrewsbury was the second highest vote getter, and he didn’t get to be mayor pro tem either. C ham ber thanks fo r C aper I have gained a lot of knowledge. When you vote in another city commission election, plunk. I read that word in the paper — plunk means to vote for just the one candidate you want EDITOR, the most, no other! I’m writing on behalf of the hundreds of area families that took part in downtown Advice to women voters — write and let these people know that you would like Plymouth’s “Great Pumpkin Caper.” All indications show more than 3,000 children and their representation in at least one of the top seats. We now have two woman commissioners, families enjoyed the fiin. knowing that both are excellent, but neither one of them was allowed by the majority of those We wish to acknowledge our very supportive and community-minded afternoon Plymouth men to be in a position of leadership. Rotary Club for providing over 15 crossing guards working to keep our ghosts and goblins safe I want to let Shrewsbury and Greene know that they have a lot of friends and people in this all evening — a special thank you to Carrie Blamer for coordinating these folks. town who appreciate what they have contributed to our town. It’s people like them that help Also our costume contest emcee and judges: Township Supervisor Kathleen Keen make this City a real special place to live. McCarthy; City Mayor Ron Loiselle; Wayne County Commissioner Thaddeus McCotter; Those of us who feel bad that you both were snubbed for mayor and mayor pro tem will Chamber President Tony Welsh and President Elect Bob Seestadt for the fine job they did. Most continue supporting and caring for both of you. W e know that regardless of the circumstance especially, our hats are off to our generous downtown merchants who so unselfishly give so you will both continue to do your very best as commissioners, and we will continue to sup much to this very special community. Sincere thanks to you all. your both. F R A N T O N E Y A N N A SM ITH Executive Director Plym outh THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997 Page 23

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CommunityT h e Sign ordinance is g ro ssly u n fa ir Cner THE NEWSPAPER Some time ago a small grocery store received a stem WITH ITS letter from the City of Plymouth. The letter declared the HEART IN THE PLYMOUTH-CANTON signs in the COMMUNITY store’s win­ dow to be in The Bait Shack 821 Pennim an Ave. Plym outh, MI 48170-1624 violation of By Mike Carne (313) 453-6900 the City’s sign [email protected] Located in historic downtown ordinance, and Plymouth’s tallest building threatened fines if they weren’t removed immediately. PUBLISHER: Another business was cited for having a wooden W. Edward Wendover easel-type sign out front. GENERAL MANAGER: M ike C a m e Recently some folks decided to open a new bank in EDITOR: town. When they called the city to check on the rules Biyon Martin PHOTO EDITOR : for hanging their “grand opening” banner they were Richard Alwood SPORTS EDITOR : told: No. No banners allowed in Plymouth. Not even for Brian Corbett REPORTER: one day. Scott Spielman

The business owner who Sign ordinances are designed to control clutter. The ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: received this ticket (right) City of Plymouth’s ordinance is pretty strict, but as J a c k A rm s tro n g ASST. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: claims the City’s long as it’s applied equally to everyone, what’s the Chuck Skene “unfriendly attitude toward problem? Therein lies the rub. ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: business” drove her Michelle Tregembo Wilson If a business dares to hang one of these “unsightly” Danielle Gufherie to close her doors. John Thomas banners or wooden signs, Plymouth’s busy ordinance BUSINESS MANAGER: officer is there in a flash, ticket book or nasty letter in Lisa A. Lepping BUSINESS ASSISTANT: hand. Diane Giera CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: But if The City wants to promote something....ban­ M aura Cady RECEPTIONIST: ners, signs, easels and lights festoon the trees, light Geneva Guenther (Left) You can’t poles and buildings of town like Spanish moss gone put a sign in the wild. PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY * by The Plymouth-Canton “right of way” in That’s not fair. The*Tules should apply across the Community Crier, Inc. CARRIER DELIVERED front of your board. $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly house....but Lest you think this is just a problem for businesses, U.S. MAIL DELIVERED: $40 yearly in U.S.A. the city can. hear this: an elderly resident watched in shock as police (Below) The ordi­ officers tore down the “garage sale” signs from the tree Member: nance protects us in front of her house. They informed her that no signs from unsightly Printed on were allowed on the city right of way (that’s the area Recycled signs...unless Paper it’s an ugly between the sidewalk and the street that the city claims CITY sign. is theirs, but they never show up to mow the grass.) Oh yeah? No signs on the right of way? Has anybody COMMITTEDccmma $COMMt^i!TY $COtSMUWWK)ftS m noticed the shocking lime green signs dangling from stop signs all over town? Guess who THOSE signs 345 Fleet St. Plym outh, MI 48170-1656 belong to? (Hint: they announce the schedule for the (313) 453-6860 city to suck up fall leaves.) PRESIDENT: The sign ordinance should apply to every one...or no W. Edward Wendover

one. If it is too strict (many businessfolk believe it is) GENERAL MANAGER: then it ought to be changed. But it’s just not fair to have M ike C a m e the city freely festoon its banners all over, while deny­ MARKETING DIRECTOR: ing all temporary signs to businesses and residents. Gerry Vendittelli A R T & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: The next time the city strings up a ropes-a-danglin’ Rhonda Delonis banner, or props up sandwich sign in Kellogg Park, give GRAPHIC ARTIST: Danielle Gutherie - ’em a call and say you want to report a violation. Or just INTERN: make a citizens’ arrest.... Linda Kochanek Page 24 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: November 19,1997

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