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^^m^^mun^'^*^^ ^WV^^HMV^M- i x. ji^pi*,j j. \ mm^-, \ jr9*^^^^r*rrmmmm^^mm*9^T+ WILLIAM P. FAUST REFEI Public Library of Westland Prevention: Tests help detect prostate cancer, B5 Homelown <OMkll'-VirAlMINfi Nl! f ^IIHK" £ Putting you In touch W STiC LIBRA «VTV\PKV Sunday with your world September 20,1998 ^ITLANO Ml Serving the Westlam . • v , ^, o* years VOIUME 34 NUMBER 31 WESTLAND. MICHIGAN • 74 PAGES • http:/y^^XW^X-^^m^^^^^^ ymMm^&mi Mmm O 1998 HomeTown Communication* Network, Inc. THE WEEK Warfield's The Michigan Republican State Committee Michigan Municipal League and simi trict. AHEAD lar organizations. Destinations range has compiled a list of nearly $40,000 in city- "I think v/e feel that he has overused paid airfare, hotel and conference costs spent from nearby Dearborn to Orlando, Fla., and abused his position as mayor," said Washington D.C and San Antonio, DeVos. Warfield's travel bills have during Ken Warfield's seven years as mayor of Texas. In all, there are more than 50 "inappropriately burdened taxpayers," MONDAY Wayne. trips. Warfield was accompanied by his she added. BY TEDD SCHNEIDER The Michigan Republican State Com wife on several and a daughter on one. Warfield earns $3,000 annually as Council meets: Westland AND DARRELL CLEM mittee has compiled a list of nearly Warfield is seeking to unseat incum the elected mayor. City Council will hold a STAFF WRITERS $40,000 in city paid airfare, hotel and bent state Sen. Loren Bennett, R-Can- Warfield said Friday the travel is Ken Warfield, Democratic candidate conference costs during Warfield's ton, on Nov. 3. justified and has resulted in measur study session at 6p.m. for Michigan Senate from the 8th Dis seven years as mayor. The expenses, The committee research was done able improvements for Wayne resi trict, is a "frequent flyer" when it obtained from city records, stretch from independently and not as part of Ben dents. Asked if he thought the amount- Monday at Westland City nett's campaign, said Betsy DeVos, Hall, Ford west of Wayne comes to taxpayer-paid travel as part- the month after Warfield's election in was excessive for a part-time city offi time mayor for the city of Wayne, state November 1991 to last May. chairwoman of the MRSC, which has cial, he said, "No, not at all." Road. Republicans charge. Most were for conferences put on by targeted legislative races in key dis the National League of Cities, the tricts, including the 8th Senate Dis Please see TRAVEL, A2 School board: A special ,; , C ; —_^_—_ meeting of the Wayne- Westland school board begins at 6p.m. at the administration building, Marquette east of New- burgh. ,22- /Hf Tn 0 {ffW&m c TUESDAY O*. Democrats meet: The Westland Democratic Game rolls Club, meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dorsey together Community Center, 32715 Dorsey, east of Venoy, south of Palmer. skill, fun BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN WEDNESDAY STAFF WRITER They are just bowled over by the game. Job fair: The Observer & Members of the Westland Eccentric Newspapers Lawn Bowling Club fihd lawn bowling very satisfying, and the HomeTown and they want others, to Newspapers will host a enjoy it, too. job fair from 11 a.m. to 7 On a recent perfectly clear sunny afternoon') some club p.m. in the Laurel Manor members were but playing Banquet and Video Con the game and enjoying the fellowship that comes with it.. Bowling along: ference Center in Livonia. 1 ; > 1£^' j^?; "v'''£ '':^^ •'''/•-£;.' The game, which, takes Joey Dunn of Sixty-five companies will 1^¾^^^¾..¾^^¾¾ about two hours-to play, is Westland releases beat the fair representing popular in Great Britain and I^^^^^Br ft;.:v'#. many other former British a boivl in a pick retail, personnel staffing, Commonwealth countries up game of lawn banking, hotel manage such as Canada., but it's not bowling. ment, health care arid m^B^^BMW^M as popular in the United States, club President Archie Dunn said. restaurant industries. Job If people only knew about the game, they would enjoy seekers are encouraged to it, he said. He expects younger retirees Would especially come with up to 70 enjoy it, HBI1HK Many members of the Westland club, including Dunn, resumes and be prepared are originally from Scotland, but they want members for on-the-spot interviews. STAFF PHOTOS BYTOM HAWLEY from all over to join. Many couples bowl together in the club. Westland res Appropriate attire is rec Afternoon fun: Rodney Wood of Livonia, a member of the Westland Lawn Bowlident Betty Willox, who has been bowling for eight ommended. ing Club, bowls on the Westland Parks and Recreation court behind Taylor Towers.The group meets four'times a week for afternoon fun. ;' • • Please see GREENS, A4 Wine and cheese: The Friends of Nankin Mills 10th annual wine and cheese reception is 5-7 to vote I p.m. Wednesday, 33175 BY DARRELL CLEM percent next year. $68,086 for a teacher with a doctorate "We would like to have had 100 per Ann Arbor Trail, West- STAFF WRITER "We're happy that the contract is set and 11 years of experience. cent in favor, but for the huge .majority land. Tickets are $20. Wayne-Westlahd teachers, have over tled, and we're looking forward to the Teachers cast ballots forthe new con of the teachers in Wayne-Westland, I whelmingly ratified a two-year contract board ratifying it at Monday's board tract at their respective schools early think they were satisfied," he said. that now faces a school board vote meeting," Wayne-Westland Education last week, giving it a 468-vote margin School board members discussed the INDEX Monday. Association union president Steve of victory., agreement behind closed doors Monday Bargaining teams remain hushed Bechersaid. In all, 609 teachers favored the pact evening, and they haven't publicly about the contract, but union employ Salary raises would boost pay levels and 141 opposed it, Becher said after voiced any concerns about it. ' • Obituaries A2 ees have said it contains salary raises that now range from $28,311 for anew unofficial vote totals had been tabulat ed Wednesday night. • Classified Index H4 of 2.75 percent this school year and 2.5 teacher with a bachelor's degree to ~~~. Please see CONTRACT, A2 Autos J7 Home& Service J8 Jobs H2 New director to help city wipe out year 2000 bug Rentals E9 Mayor Robert Thomas hired a new City Personnel Director Keith Mad Madden, Finance Director Tim McCur- system, Thomas said. • Taste V Bl director for his administration - a com den said Nalbandian-is expected to ley and Community "And we're familiar with him." puter specialist to help the city avert start his job as early as Sept. 28. Development/Housing Director James The mayor said his choice does not • Arts & Leisure CI the so-called Year 2000 bug. Nalbandian will leave his current job Gilbert. require approval from the Westland • Sports Dl Charles Nalbandian, hired at as an independent consultant to work "I don't have to go by their recom City Council. $48,459 a year, also will be in charge of full-time for the city. mendation, but it will weigh heavily on Nalbnndian's duties will include • New homes El all other city computer system respon His official title is management infor my mind," he said recently, on the eve helping the city prepare for - and avoid sibilities. mation specialist, of deciding to hire Nalbandian. - the problems expected when comput "He'll be a good addition (to the Thomas said Nalbandian was recom The new director has done consulting ers switch over to the year 2000. administration)," Thomas said. "He's mended from a field of candidates by n work for Westland for sovcral years, so "He'll be working on the year 2000 HOW TO REACH US the perfect choice." , three-member committee including he.is familiar with the city's computer problem,'" Thomas said. Newsroom: 734-953-2104 . Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7279 Safe boating ca Regional Championship at the Glass Bowl in £-mall: bJachman©o«.homecomm.net Toledo, Ohio, on Sept. 26, Safe boating courses arc being offered by U'.S; The Toledo regional will welcome bands from five Power Squadrons this fall at two sites in Westland. PLACES & FACES Nlghtllne/Sports: 734-953-2104 states, including Ohio. Pennsylvania, Indiana. Illi Classes begin on'the following dates and locations: Reader Comment Une: 734-953-2042 nois and Michigan. Classified A dvertlsing: 734-591-0900 N 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at Wayne-Ford Civic league, ting courses, understanding weather and knots and 1661 N. SVayne Road in Westlrtnd. Bands of America has been bringing a regional Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 lines. championship to the Glass Bowl since 1979. • 9:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at Tinkhnm Adult Education Certificate may he used for an insurance discount Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 After the regional championships, 80 hands will Center, 450 S.Vcnoy in Westland, and to obtain a Youth Boating Permit. The six-week courses cover outboard, inboard and compete in the Grand National Championships, to For more information, call (313) 278-1734 or (313) ho held Nov. 12-14 at the RCA Dome in Indianapo sail boating. The course is free. Students may buy 322-9917. n.'n optional manual and other supplies. Day and lis, Ind. evening classes are available. Tickets for the Sept. 26 event range from $9 to Topics include: navigation rules, marine radio, Band competition $12 and can be obtained by calling Bands of Ameri boat handling, using charts and oids to navigation, The Westland John Glenn High School marching ca at (800^ 848-2263.