Long fundraising drive kicks off kicks drive fundraising Long bigger than ever. than bigger nul ud rv, n hs ers ol is goal year’s this and drive, fund annual executive director of the Plymouth Plymouth the of Way. United director Morrow, Community Marie said executive illion,” m $1 raise h peiu ya. te atr sc as such factors Other year. previous the raised was much how on based year every er$ illion m $1 near the economic climate and community community and climate economic the growth are considered, too. considered, are growth Bond saga continues: Vorva appeals Vorva continues: saga Bond O ngoing suit could fu rth e r delay schools’ construction schools’ delay r e rth fu could suit ngoing O United W ay goal ay W United osrcino h itits rpsd new proposed district’s the of construction the delay further may lawsuit election bond the in decision Rashid’s James Judge Court to remain just that — hope. — that just remain to have may district school Plymouth-Canton the law, he said. he law, the violating thereby reapproval, get not did but changes made They it. to made are changes Unilect their have to schools the requires schools. made in his ruling. his in made March the upheld which decision Rashid’s appealing Vorva, Jerry of behalf on papers the in overcrowding ease would school o obc n e prvl” ov said. Vorva approval,” get and back go to after state the by approved system voting on what he sees as two mistakes Rashid Rashid mistakes two as sees he what on based is appeal the said Vorva election. 22 b b zUJ-~b Plymouth Whalers begin Whalers Plymouth regular season Saturday season regular The U nited Way has kicked off its its off kicked has Way nited U The Morrow said the United Way sets a goal a sets Way United the said Morrow “Our goal is $870,000, but we’d like to to like we’d but $870,000, is goal “Our An appeal of Wayne County Circuit Circuit County Wayne of appeal An Plymouth lawyer Stephen Boak filed filed Boak Stephen lawyer Plymouth high and elementary new a that Hope First, Vorva claims that a state law law state a that claims Vorva First, “Once you change equipment you’ve got you’ve equipment change you “Once BY SCOTT SPEELMAN SCOTT BY Peck drops Peck BY BRYON MARTIN BRYON BY See Sports pgs. 18-20 pgs. Sports See L J Morrow said. Morrow reports back to the general fund drive cam- drive fund general the to back reports inl gvrmn, lb ad organiza­ and divisions. residential and tions, clubs government, tional, including divisions, several into broken is that team campaign a develops Way United year,” this more for potential the see who coordinates solicitation efforts and and efforts solicitation coordinates who nutil bsns, rfsinl educa­ professional, business, industrial, the outcome. the 716 the that prove can schools the unless belief. dis­ common a echoes members board and Vorva. on proof affect not did election the in miscast votes invalid is election the said, Vorva statute, election. the to have an affect on the vote’s outcome.” vote’s the on affect an have approved. They broke the law.” the broke They approved. Superintendent Charles Little said. “This “This reviewed.” been it’s said. time fifth the be will Little Charles Superintendent said. he year, a than more take could that process didn’t it that prove to have should “They “They changed it and didn’t get it it get didn’t and it changed “They o. N. 3 3 No. 4 2 Vol. Community Crier Community Each division has its own chairperson chairperson own its has division Each The process. long a is funds the Raising we and $848,000 raised we year “Last rvos o ahds eiin h vote the decision Rashid’s to Previous staff officials, school from response The of burden this placed however, Rashid, apply not did law the that ruled Rashid “I ’m surprised they’re appealing,” appealing,” they’re surprised ’m “I a initiating Friday, appeal the filed Boak said. Vorva law,” the violated “They the violated they because Second, The Plymouth family’s meets Plymouth family’s newly adopted son adopted newly y r e v i f l e d l a i c e p S ® « L / « JL Please see pg. 10 pg. see Please See Friends & Neighbors pg. pg. Neighbors & Friends See 1

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9 Justin Allen Michael Cutsinger Stacia Gulkewicz Chris LaRew Chris Menard Nicole Reno Rachel Sumner Nicole Anderson Matthew Cutsinger Kathrine Gulkewicz Lisa LaRew Haley Menarel Tom Reno Susan Szubeczak , Laura Anderson Mike Cutsinger Debbie Gulledge Katie Latra Brian Mertens Gloria Reno Kim Tamme Michelle Anger Tammy Cutsinger Lauren Haitz Sean Leaym Melanie Mester Eric Reynolds Kelly Taylor Jeff Apel Josh JD Mary Haitz Courtney Leaym Laura Miedlar Mary Reynolds Doug Taylor Sara Archibald Nancy Dailde . Donna Halstead Connie Leaym Jim Miller Steve Reynolds Jessica Teran Ken Archibald Jon Dale Tara Hamet Sean Leaym N ickM ily Justin Robinson Bonnie Teran Kyle Archibald Lauren Devine Teri Hanson Marv Leaym Steven Mitchell Dan Rodriguez John Theisen Leigh Archibald Melanie Dibosbarro Sara Harris Meghan Leddy Steve Mitchell Jackie Rodriguez Melissa Timte Kelsi Archibald Katie Dickerman Lindsay Hartz Norma Jean Lehoczky Barb Mitchell Joyce Rodriguez Jackie Timte Geraldine Bailey Julia Dittbemer Lindsay Hawkner Ken Lehoczky Jeremy Moscielny Erin Rogalee Virginia Tornga Jessica Baker Edward Dittbene Erika Healey Mike Lehoczky Taryn Moran Sarah Rogers Danielle Trim Chelsea Baldwin Denise Dobias Joanie Heaton Jennifer Lehoczky Kaylin Moran Amanda Rollinger Stephanie Tyler Kristy Bates Sarah Dobias Jonathan Heiss Andrew Locke Tanyn Moran Tom Roscielny Mary Umney Robin Beaudry Jessica Dobias Matt Heisu B.J. Lorion Stephanie Morgan Dawn Rossi Joey V. Sue Benskey Julie Dombrowski E. Heyl Abby Lorionx Judy Morgan Stacie Rowland Megan Vancoevering Shawn Bernard Kent Donovan Kelly Holbel Kathrine Lott Dan Morgana Christy Roy Heather Vargo Wally Berry Anne Donovan Julie Holbel Kyle Lott Barbara Morrison Brian Salwicz Cathy Vargo Alison Beth Brian Dorog Kurtis Hornick Eric Lynn Liz Morrison Matt Schachy Matt Vargo Adam Borchardt Meagan Doud Mike Huai Amber Lystkowski Louise Morrison Bill Schmalhurst Mark Varney Moriah Boyd Erin Dowd Barb Huai Ken Madsen Beth Murphy Alison Schmidt Carol Ventola Charlene Brady Dan Drake Aamanda Hucal Brett Mahaffey Rene Murray Andy Schmidt Tracey Ventola Michelle Brady Mike Drake Melissa Huffman Kristann Manogian Paul Nagrant Brad Schopieray Kathie Vitdel Melanie Brady Robinn Dzialo Donna Hughes Bob Marlow Pauly Nagrant Phillip Schulte Carol Vos Daniel Brendel Ashleigh Early David Hughes Linda Marlow Michelle Nilson Diane Schulz Albert Waireo Sandy Brendel Matthias Eggel John Igusar Nicole Marrone Becky Novicks Paul Schulz Michelle Wallon Matt Bright Greg Eizans Pam Igusar Jim Marti Chelsea Opdyke Nick Scoffins John Warrick Christine Bux Sue Endres Natalie Igusar Bob Martin Carrie Orean John Seedott Kim Weaver Brenda Bux Lindsay Endres Amanda Igusar Milyne Matheny Al O’Rear Beth Seedott Carolyn Webb Jaan Caaper Art Endres Brian Johnson Christina Mathis Ji Orj Linda Seedott Ray Wells. Chris Cameron Sarah Eubanks Patrick Johnson Ed McClenda Sarah Osbom Venessa Selimi Curtis Wersley Jason Carson Susie Fanning Casey Johnson Tracy McClendon Aim Peace Aaron Shelton Krissten Whalen David Carson Jason Fowler Dan Jones Carrie McCoy Paul Perez John Shinn Lauren Wheelock Matt Casillas Tammy Fulton Nancy Jowsey Tom McCoy Megan Perrin Donna Shinn Andrea Whipple Bruce Chapin Mike Gabrys Ryan Kapper Jay McDonald Kate Perrin Brandy Shuler Chad Williams Scott Chapin Laura Gabrys Maureen Kearney Nick McDonald Evelyn Perry Joann Siewierski Carl Williams Jennie Chapin Lauren Gaines Andy Kee Joe McDonald Lindsay Pew Traci Sincock David Woodrad Mackenzie Chapin Sam Gaines Meghan Kerr Mike McDonald Ben Pew John Sink Nate Worley Gary Chmielweski Ryan Gamble Becky Kilgore Joey McDonlg Rhonda Pew Frank Skupny Alice Wright Dave Cilberise Trish Gardner Mike Kilgore Lonssa McKay David Pietrowski Tim Slabey Melissa Wrobelwski Laura Clark Katie Gerst Young Kim Jim McLenaghan Toni Piotrowski Matt Smith Anna Wroblewski Charles Clark Stephen Graahma Denise King Kevin McQuade Aurelia Piotrowski Eryn Speck Tom Wroblewski Kelly Colangele Laura Grabill Scott Kingslien Joanne Medley Mahshid Pirzadeh Erin Speck Mary Ellen Wroblewski Erin Connely James Greene Kasey Kohn Sarah Medley Heidi Pohlman Amanda Srodawa Stephen Wroblewski Maria Conti Evan Grimes John Krad Dave Medley Corrine Porter Gen Stephenson Tommy Wroblewski Nick Conti Frank Grisa Courtnney Krause Lauas Medley Katie Porter Bill Stewart Tiffany Yonkman Joan Cooper Kallie Gross Stephanie Kujawski Carli Megasko Jason Rebarchik Justin Stout Heidi Yonkman Nick Corden Sandy Groth Tiffany Kulpa Brent Mellas Aaron Reeder David Stow Erin Young Kevin Crabill Stephanie Groth Sarah Laion Tim Menand Leah Reeder Patty Stram The Plymouth Rotary Club wishes to acknowledge ALL o f our volunteers at the 42nd Annual Chicken Barheque. Due to the hectic pace o f the BBQ, we did not obtain the names o f many o f our "helpers" and we would like to THANK all of those not mentioned above. In addition, many thanks to the parents o f the Plymouth Christian Academy, the Plymouth Salem Swim Team, The Plymouth-Salem Cross Country Team, and the Plymouth Salem Co-ed Cheerleading Team for their assistance. A special thanks to the Residents & Parents o f the Plymouth Opportunity House for their participation. Proceeds from the Chicken BBQ & other fundraising income are used by Plymouth Rotary Foundation for Civic & Charitable activities. Some o f the foundations past & present projects include: • Student Scholarships • Rotary Cares • Growth Works / United W ay Salvation Army • Plymouth Opportunity House • junior Achievement • Kellogg Park Fountain • Plymouth Symphony • Worldwide Polo Vaccination/Eradication • National & International Projects • Disaster Relief • Plymouth-Canton Schools • And other local community charities & projects to numerous to mention FOR INFORMATION ON THE PLYMOUTH ROTARY CLUB’S ACTIVITIES OR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION CALL (313) 453-6280 or write Plymouth Rotary Club, P.O. Box 5401, Plymouth, MI 48170 This Thank You page is sponsored by the following businesses: m m m optometry p.g v FsNAIT l ■ EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS 217 N. Sheldon • Plymouth CIA NFOKA J O T /T , .V 215 W . Ann Arbor Rd. Suite 300 (313)4534870 127 S. Main Street 40875 Plymouth Rd. 1225 S. Main St. Plymouth (313) 451-7650 Plymouth (313)455-2609 Plymouth (313) 453-4600 Plymouth (313) 453-8770 TIERS ■ T a L C Q fV tH W i f f ' AN GEMINI FINANCIAL & TAX con. iU... v MARKJ. BALDWIN 821 PennimanAve. 895 W. Ann Arbor Trail . SERVICE P.C CREDIT UNION & ASSOCIATES PLYMOUTH (313) 453-6900 Plymouth (313)455-1220 693 Maple 500 S. Harvey Landscape Contractors Plymouth (313) 453-1200 Plymouth (313) 420-3124 HORTON PLUMSING FINLAN INSURANCE Plymouth (313)455-2554 1382 Main St. Plymouth 481 S. Main • Plymouth (313) 455-3332 (313) 453-6000 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997 Page 3 City approves 3-mil tax Agenda BY BRYON MARTIN pay about $350 per year, Walters said. The and a telephone survey,” Walters said. The City of Plymouth’s Board of tax represents a range: based on property These results will be compared with another Commissioners voted unanimously Monday value, it will vary depending on where the batch of surveys to be conducted later, he night to adopt a plan that would levy a 3-mil business is located. said, checking for growth. T h i s W e e k promotion tax for businesses in the city’s “If their building is larger and has a good Verification of the promotion’s effect is downtown development area. location they’ll pay more,” he said. one issue which slowed adoption of the plan • Registration has begun for The tax will be levied for each of the Residential properties within the DDA at previous commission; meetings. a Canton Parks & Rec. next five years. Annually, it will raise about will not be subject to the tax. “I didn’t like the idea of just throwing a sponsored trip to Ringling $50,000, according to Steve Walters, The levy will first appear on the Dec. ‘97 big levy against people downtown,” City Brothers and Barnum & Plymouth city manager. This money will tax bill, and on December bills for the next Commissioner Don Dismuke said. “We Bailey Circus, Saturday, augment Chamber of Commerce and five years. needed some way to track success. Downtown Development Authority budgets Before the commission authorizes the “Nothing is a guarantee this is going to Oct. 4. Cost is $13 per which promote shopping and the city’s fourth year levy, they will conduct surveys work. But it’s worth it to try.” person, including bus presence. to check the promotion’s effectiveness. transportation. Call (313) The typical, single retail business will “The expectation is to use ajfocus group 397-5110 for more info. • Tomorrow, West Middle School’s parent open Canton church finds home house runs from 7-9 p.m. All parents are welcome and invited to visit the BY SCOTT SPIELMAN seven years ago to the current congregation ty.” Using arts, drama, slides, and multime­ sch o o l. When Erik Moore moved to Canton seven of about 200. dia presentations with Poweipoint, along years ago to start a church, people looked at Moore attributes the church’s success to with contemporary Christian music, CCC him funny. its contemporary philosophy. presents it’s message in a user-friendly way. T h i s w e e k e n d “I was working at Speedy Printing and “I wanted to create a church for the Pepsi “The church has become a subculture dis­ teaching at William Tindale College, and Generation,” he said. “We’re not against tra­ connected form the rest of culture,” Moore • Sunday, the Plymouth people would ask me what brought me to dition, but we don’t do as much with tradi­ said. “Church people are supposed to look or Canton. When I told them I usually got a tions. Sometimes the meaning gets lost in the talk a certain way. We’re trying to break Community Arts Council funny look,” he said. traditions, the trappings get more important” those boundaries. Some people don’t know holds auditions for the Moore began holding services soon after Moore wanted to change that He set out how to find their way, and we want to help PGAC Youth Choir. Kids he moved into his Canton home. The ser­ to create a friendly, creative congregation Item They don’t have to impress anyone.” ages 9-13 should arrive vices were moved twice before finding the that would help people connect with a church Moore said the Michigan Theological by 4 p.m. and plan to facility they now share with the Michigan again, he said. Seminary is a good home for the church, and Theological Seminary on Ann Arbor Trail in “A lot of people stop going to church isn’t concerned that Ms Canton Quitch has a stay until 6 p.m. Plymouth. because they stop thinking it’s relevant” he Plymouth Home. Participation fee upon “Its been a great move for us,” he said. said. “I started thinking ‘How can we recon­ “It’s given us a greater sense of perma­ acceptance, $125. “It’s a much better place to hold services. We nect them?”’ nency,” he said. “We have a connectedness Rehearsals will be feel like we have a home now.” The answer to Moore was clear. By with Canton and a real sense of community. Sundays, 5-6 p.m. Call CCC has grown along the way, from the breaking with church traditions and allowing We would like fortMs church to make a real (313) 416-4278 for info. six families that met in Moore living room the congregation to “cut loose with creativi­ mark in the community.” Jaycees cancel forum N e x t W e e k •Wednesday, Northville Vorva disappointed, may plan own ‘truth conference’ Senior Center’s "dinner out” at Chuck Muer’s BY BRYON MARTIN after the organization’s regular meeting event altogether.” Seafood Tavern, bus Tonight’s question and answer forum, tonight. Vorva said he was disappointed by the leaves at 4 p.m. organized by the Plymouth-Canton Jaycees The Jaycees do not espouse an official Jaycees’ decision, “especially when the Transportation cost, $4. and set to feature former State Rep. Jerry , view on the bond, the lawsuit or splitting the issues are still ripe to talk about.” Vorva, has been cancelled. district, according to Fedewa. “I don’t think Vorva said that he and Stephen Boak, a individuals buy th eir own According to Jaycees President Tim there is a consensus among the members.” Plymouth lawyer representing Vorva in the dinners. Call (248) 349- Fedewa, the group voted to cancel the forum Discussion at last week’s meeting, how­ lawsuit and subsequent appeal, may orga­ 4 1 4 0 for info. due to concerns that it would suggest the ever, raised concerns that a Vorva-only nize their own forum. organization backed Vorva and his actions. event would tie the Jaycees to Vorya’s posi­ “We need a truth conference,” he said. “It looked like we were taking a position, tion on the bond, Fedewa said. This is not “The public hasn’t heard what went on it the I n d e x which was not our intention,” Fedewa said. what the group wanted. courtroom. I dunk we need to talk about it” Vorva was to discuss the lawsuit he “Perception and reality didn’t mix,” Friends & Neighbors ..... p g .6 brought against the Plymouth-Canton Fedewa said. “So we decided to cancel the H a p p e n in g s ...... pgs. 1 4 -1 5 schools and his support for splitting the dis­ D e a th s ...... pg. 1 6 trict into two: one district for Canton and one for Plymouth. S p o rts ...... pgs. 2 0 -2 1 The event was originally planned as a Appeal could stall schools O p in io n s ...... pgs. 2 2 -2 3 debate between Vorva and a schools repre­ Continued from pg. 1 sentative about the contested school bond recognize it’s time to move on,” Mark Horvath, P-C Schools said. “Until we can get die election. The miscasting of more than 700 appeal taken care of we’re kind of stuck.” ballots in that election led Vorva to file a Little said that while he can understand Vorva’s initial lawsuit, the appeal seems coun­ three count lawsuit against the schools, terproductive. “This doesn’t need to go on any longer. It slows down (the bond project) charging that the election violated state laws and it costs us thousands of dollars everyday.” The Crier’s Plus sections and failed to grant all voters equal opportu­ Ongoing legal proceedings will prevent the bonds from being sold, he said. Without tire take an interesting and nity. bonds, construction of the new schools cannot begin. informative look at topics After the schools declined the debate Overcrowding at elementary schools, particularly in Canton, have fenced tire bussing of in P-C-N. The Home invitation, Vorva said he was still interested students to other schools in the district. Improvement section runs in speaking on the issues, Fedewa said. “I don’t look at this issue through the language of legalese,” Horvath said. “My job is to Rather than a debate, the Jaycees were to make sure we have places for kids to go to school. And now it looks like ware not going to at the end of the month. host a public question-and-answer session have that in a timely manner.” Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER; September 17,1997

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES - REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1997 Supervisor Keen-McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.tn. and led in the pledge of Allegiance to the Communication System. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. The entire resolution is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Flag. All members were present. Roll call: Ayes: Arnold, Curmi, Griffith, Mueller, Edwards, Massengill, Keen-McCarthy Mrs. Massengitl amended tire agenda by adding Under New Business, Item J.8 Resolution No. 97-09-09-36 . Nays: None to Amend the 1997 General Fund Budget. Mrs. Massengill then moved to approve the agenda for the Resolution declared adopted. September 9,1997, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees as amended. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Mr. Curmi moved to approve Resolution No. 97-09-09-35, authorizing Robert Smith, Acting Police Chief, and Cherie Gordon, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager as additional signers at Standard Federal Bank, Mr. Curmi requested that the Township Bills be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. Police Bond Account. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. The entire resolution is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Roll call: Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the consent agenda as amended for the August 19.1997, Regular Meeting Ayes: Arnold, Curmi, Griffith, Mueller, Edwards, Massengill, Keen-McCarthy of the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Nays: None Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Curmi moved to authorize payment of the township bills. Seconded by Mr. Edwards. Ayes all. Mr. Edwards moved to approve Resolution No. 97-09-09-36 amending the 1997 General Fund Budget by Mrs. Mueller moved to table indefinitely the application of Frank Bauss, Application No. 1452/397 to rezone increasing the General Operating Function by $10,000 to a new total of $322,585. litis amendment provides property located on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail, east of Beacon Hill Drive, west of Beacon Hollow funding for further study relative to closure of underground storage tank site at Fire Station No. 2. Seconded Condominiums and Pinecrest Court, as described from R-l-H, Single Family Residential, to R-l-S, Single by Ms. Arnold. The entire resolution is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Family Residential, tax identification number 036-99-0024-000. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. Roll call: Ayes: Arnold, Curmi, Griffith, Mueller, Edwards, Massengill, Keen-McCaithy Ms. Arnold moved to approve the revised Tentative Site Plan for Headier Hills Condominiums Phase 3, Nays: None Application No. 1456/597 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes Resolution declared adopted. all. Supervisor Keen-McCarthy stated Resolutions were received from the cities of Flat Rock and Livonia Mr. Edwards moved to approve final Change Order No. 2 increasing the total contract amount with Wayne regarding the ceasing of die incinerator use that is shared by five communities located in Dearborn Heights. Asphalt Paving Company to $135,114.55 and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to execute same. Seconded A cover letter was also received from Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination and have asked by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. that a similar resolution Ire passed. Supervisor Keen-McCarthy stated she would be glad to schedule a meeting with the manager of the facility and representatives from the communities if the Board desired. Mr. Cronin reported that procedures for the demolition of the JJ. Peters building (Ann Arbor Road House) located at Ann Arbor Road and Ann Arbor Trail, west of Beck Road, is progressing. Supervisor Keen-McCarthy scheduled a meeting with the PAR Group at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 1997, to discuss the application for Police Chief. Mrs. Massengill moved to postpone the request from Master Automatic Inc., (Master Automatic Machine Co., Inc.) setting a date for Public Hearing for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to the next Ms. Arnold thanked ail those who attended the Planning Commission Tour held Saturday, September 6, regular meeting. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. 1997.

Mr. Griffith moved to approve Resolution No. 97-09-09-33, adopting the 1997/98 Budget for Western Mr. Mcllhargey reported that modules will be placed at the comer of Haggerty and Plymouth Roads for Townships Utilities Authority. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. The entire resolution is on file in the Clerk’s temporary use by the 35th district court until the new court house is completed. Office. Roll call: Mr. Curmi requested a report on use of probationer workers. Ayes: Arnold, Griffith, Mueller, Edwards, Massengill, Keen-McCarthy Nays: Curmi Mr. Curmi asked if the Township is passing on to township residents water or sewer increases issued by the Resolution declared adopted. City o f Detroit.

Ms. Arnold moved to approve purchase of irrigation material for Hilltop Golf Course from Spartan It was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Mrs. Mueller to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Ayes Distributors in the amount of $38,925.94. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. all.

Mr. Curmi moved to accept the proposal from CTI and Associates in the amount of $9,784.00 to perform Marilyn Massengill, CMC Kathleen Keen-McCarthy, Supervisor further investigations at Fire Station No. 2 concerning the leaking underground storage tank and develop a Clerk, Charter Township gf Plymouth Charter Township of Plymouth corrective action plan acceptable to the MDEQ and authorize the administration to execute the appropriate documents. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. The foregoing is a synopsis of the minutes of tire Board of Trustees held on September 9,1997. The full text is available in the Clerk’s Office for perusal. They will be submitted for Board approval at tire next regular Mrs. Mueller moved to authorize the purchase of a control station, directional antenna, remote control adapter meeting on September 23,1997. and services from Motorola necessary to integrate tire Township’s 800 Mhz Communication System with the State Police Communications System at a cost of $7,300.00. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at Mrs. Mueller moved to authorize the payment of initialization fees and maintenance fees the the Michigan all Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meetings/Hearings upon two weeks notice to the State Police in the amount of $17,600 to participate in the Michigan Public Safety Communication System Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the following: Supervisor’s Office, 42350 Ann Arbor with the understanding that after implementation there will be an annual maintenance fee of $300 per radio Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone number: (313) 453-3840 X 200. TDD users: 1-800-649-3777. connected to the system. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. (Michigan Relay Services)

Ms. Arnold moved to amend the 1997 General Fund Budget increasing the Law Enforcement function by Publish: September 17,1997 $4,000 to a new total of $2,310,431 to facilitate connection the the Michigan State Police 800 Mhz THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997 Page 5

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JAMES EDWARD ANGELL James Edward Angell, a Canton resident, died Sept. 7, 1997 at the age of 76. Mr. Angell was bom March 23, 1921 in Detroit. He was lab technician for Ford Public notices Motor Company in the photographic department at the world headquarters. He retired after more than 37 years of service. He came to the Canton Community 21 years ago from Detroit. He was a member of the Memorial Church of Christ in CITY OF PLYMOUTH Livonia. He served in the U.S. Army during WWH, serving in the Asiatic Pacific CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR GENERAL ELECTION. NOVEMBER 4. 1997 Theatre. He is survived by his wife, Lilyann of Canton; daughters, Suzanne Jean (Michael Notice is hereby given that registration of Qualified Electors for the General Election to be held on Cramer) Angell of Redford, Donna Lynn Angell of Canton, Rebecca Ann (James) Tuesday, November 4, 1997, will be taken at the Office of the City Clerk during office hours as enumerated Jeannette of Garden City; son, James Douglas Angell of Oak Park; and below: granddaughter, Sarah Ann Jeannette. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jack FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1997 Angell. DURING THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 4:30 P.M. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth with Mr. Mark McGilvrey officiating. Memorial contributions at which time registration will close, and no further registrations will be received for said election. You can be given to the charity of choice. may also register at any Secretary of State offices during their regular business hours. Qualifications of an elector for registration are as follows: DOREEN C. SIEGNER 1. Citizen of the United States Doreen C. Siegner, a Canton resident, died Sept. 14,1997 at the age of 75. 2. At least 18 years of age Mrs. Siegner was bom in Windsor, Ontario, She was a homemaker. 3. Resident of the State of Michigan for thirty (30) days She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Stephen) Sadlocha of Canton; Dennis 4. Resident of the City of Plymouth on or before thirty (30) days prior to the Election Day. (Son) Siegner of Salem Township; sister, Mary Ann Zacharias of Troy; half-brother, Paul Duggan of England; five grandchildren; and one-great-grandchild. She is Qualified electors who are properly registered now with the City Clerk will not have to register or re-regis­ ter. If you have a physical problem and cannot come into City Hall, please call and make other arrange­ preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Siegner. ments for registering to vote. The telephone number is 453-1234 X234 or 202. The offices are open from Arrangements were made by and services held at Vermeulen Tmst 100 Funeral 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Home in Plymouth with the Rev. Robert C. Seitz officiating. Entombment was at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial tributes can be given to Plymouth Lions LINDA J. LANGMESSER, CMC Foundation, P.O. Box 159, Plymouth MI 48170. CITYCLERK Publish: The Community Crier September 17 & 24 & October 1,1997 Page 6 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997

Neighbors Special delivery in the news BY SCOTT SPIELMAN Army Spec. Mesha A. Cichon, Mary Beth Soignet waited expectantly at the gate and tried not daughter of David A. Cichon of to show the nervousness she felt. Waterford and Terri Boos of Canton, “I sat there and kept wondering ‘what will he look like? What has graduated from the U.S. Army will his temperament be? You ask yourselves these questions. It’s Primary Leadership Development almost like delivery,” she said. Course (PLDC) at Camp Jackson, Then, through the file of people coming off the flight from Uijong-Bu, South Korea. Tokyo she saw her husband, Mike, and their newly adopted son, She received training in supervisory James. skills, leadership principles and small “It was just like giving birth,” she said. “It was a spectacular unit training techniques. feeling.” e James is the Soignet’s fourth child and second Korean Michele Splan, daughter of Robert adoptee. The couple originally decided to adopt a fourth child and Johanna Splan of Northville, has while sitting in church one day. They contacted Bethany completed training in fundamental Christian Services, the organization that handled their first adop­ military skills at the Army Reserve tion. Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Camp Based in Madison Heights, the service specializes in adopting Challenge. children from other countries, Soignet said. Splan is a 1994 graduate of The decision was a simple one, made even easier by the expe­ Northville High School and a student rience of adopting their first Korean baby, Mary Grace, now six- at Eastern Michigan University. and-a-half years old. • “That was such a wonderful experience we knew we would Jason Redlin, son of Edward J. adopt again, and we knew the baby would be Korean,” Soignet and Christine Redlin of Canton, has said. completed a U.S. Air Force Reserve The process is somewhat different than adopting an American Officer Training Corps (ROTC) field child, according to Soignet. training encampment at Dover Air “Each country has their own set of rules like how long you’ve Mary Beth Soignet holds her newly adopted son, James from Force Base in Delaware. been married and the number of children you already have,” she Korea for the first time at Detroit’s Metro Airport. He is • said. Mary Beth and husband Mike’s fourth child, and second Lawrence R. Nunn, son of The process can be shorter than adopting an American baby, adoptee. (Crier Photo, R. Alwood, Jr.) Madeline Nunn of Canton, and John but the Soignet’s said they took their time with the paperwork I. Faunce, son of William I. and this time. They wanted to be sure they were doing the right thing. The Soignets have two biological children as well, she said, Violet M. Faunce of Plymouth, have But when Mary Beth saw James for the first time, she knew that and everyone gets along fine. “Everyone is adjusted well. They recently completed cadet basic training the two-and-a-half year wait had been worth it. know they are all loved equally,” she said. “Children are chil­ atthe U.S. Military Academy in West dren. They all need to be loved and nurtured.” Point, NY. The program prepares cadets for entry into the academy, a four-year military and educational institution. L incoln com es to tow n Cadets receive a bachelor’s degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in BY SCOTT SPIELMAN place to house the collection. of civil war documents in the state. the Army upon graduation. One of the State’s best best collections “We’ve shown big portions of it before Stuart plans to renovate the museum to • of Civil War documents and artifacts is and it’s always such a popular thing,” she better house the collection and make use Marine Pfc. Nathan M. Branim, about to get bigger. said. “The public interest is always so of the space in the museum’s archives, son of Debra J. Lehner of Canton, The Plymouth Historical Museum is in great.” and says that the fund-raising effort is far was recently promoted to his present the initial phases of receiving and display­ It was after one such showing that from over. rank while serving with Weapons ing Weldon Petz’s Abraham Lincoln Stuart asked Petz what he planned on “Part of the agreement we made was to Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, Collection, thanks to the efforts of execu­ doing with the collection, she said. ensure that not only would we keep the 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, tive director Beth Stuart. One thing led to another, and before collection in one place, but also to keep it, NC. “It’s coming along well,” Stuart said. long the Plymouth Museum seemed the preserve it and display it in the best way Branim, a 1996 graduate of Salem “We’re acquiring portions now, but it’s best place to house the exhibit, Stuart said. possible,” she said. High School who joined the Marine going to be a long process. We already “He had several other places interested That involves rearranging the archives, Corps in Feb. 1997, was promoted have about 800 books, and the research in pieces of equipment, but it was his goal possibly adding an upper level area with a based on sustained superior job perfor­ files are coming next.” to keep the collection all in one place,” catwalk, and renovating the museum’s mance and proficiency in his designat­ What makes the process so long, Stuart she said. “He had spent his whole life col­ basement into an educational center with a ed specialty. said, is the size of the collection. Petz, a lecting it and didn’t want to separate it Lincoln and Civil War focus. well-respected Lincoln scholar from now.” And that costs money. Marine Pvt. Stefan B. Oakland County, has been amassing his This was one of the reasons why the “All we’re asking for is a Lincoln for a Scherkenhach, of Northville, recently collection for more than 60 years. He is museum was able to purchase the collec­ Lincoln,” Stuart said. She wants to raise a completed basic training at Marine selling more than 12,000 pieces to the tion at such a low price, she said. Some of total of $150,000 for the collection. Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, museum. the pieces are worth more than the muse­ “Everyone can share in the opportunity to SC. The collection includes many rare pho­ um’s entire cost of obtaining the collec­ bring Lincoln to Plymouth.” Scherkenbach spent numerous tographs, statuary, china, medals and sev­ tion, Stuart said. Stuart says she plans to have the entire hours in classroom and field assign­ eral handwritten legal cases and a law vol­ But Petz wasn’t as concerned with collection in house and ready to display ments, which included first aid, com­ ume from the Lincoln-Herndon Law money as he was with the educational by early next year, and hopes for a grand bat water survival, marksmanship, Office in Springfield. It will also contain value of the collection. The collection will opening on Lincoln’s birthday. handrto-hand combat and assorted relics like a piece of Lincoln’s hair. be put to good use at the museum, which “It’s natural that it would wind up weapons training. Stuart said the museum is the perfect already houses one of the best collections here,” she said. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997 Page 7

M uralist dies, 83

Plymouth loses skilled craftsman, resident

BY SCOTT SPIELMAN make anything one-of-a-kind,” said his Steve Veresh, a noted craftsman and daughter, Judy Mastick. “He was very sculptor, has died at the age of 83. knowledgeable and competent and he could Veresh is best known for his murals on fix anything.” the front of the Plymouth Historical Veresh was active throughout his retire­ Museum. He was 81 years old and had told ment, according to Mastick. He enjoyed himself he was through working when fishing, photography, traveling and art in all Margaret Dunning approached him with the its forms. He worked in various media, project. from stained glass fiberglass and plexiglass. Veresh was a long-time Plymouth resi­ He was also fond of writing, and his dent and lived in a house he built in book, “Up ‘Till Now” is on sale at the Plymouth Township in the 1950s. Plymouth Historical Museum. He retired at age 55 from Ford Motor “Art is really what propelled him Company, where he was a clay modeler, through life,” said his son, Stephen. “He sculpting clay models of concept cars. always wanted to do things. A lot of people After his retirement, Veresh concentrat­ would sit around and talk about what they Steve Veresh lays artistic touches on the mold used to cast the mural which now ed on more artistic pursuits. He crafted want to do. He did them.” graces the Plymouth Historical Museum’s frontage (Crier photo, R. Alwood, Jr.). musical instruments such as violins, man­ His sister agrees. “If there was some­ dolins and guitars. thing that he thought could be done, then he He is survived by his son, Stephen; his sister; four grandchildren; and one great- “He was the kind of guy who could knew he could do it.” daughter, Judy Mastick; two brothers; one grandchild. Schools employee demands open hearing, fights firing BY W. EDWARD WENDOVER Michigan law allows such a hearing to be said. “These charges appear to be based on came here that he wanted to get him William “Dan” Menghini, the director of held in closed session if both sides agree, disgruntled employes with a desire to get (Menghini) out. This is an attempt to smear. of maintenance and operations for but the schools have been notified that even or to get Dan’s job.” We told them (the schools) to bring charges Plymouth-Canton Schools, appears headed Menghini wants the charges discussed in Menghini is on paid leave until a hearing and they can’t. to a public fight to save his job. public. on the charges is scheduled before the “Dan (Menghini) has 18 years without a According to Menghini’s attorney, Charges, both sides say, include using board, said Errol Goldman, assistant super­ blemish on his record and without a bad Anthony Guerriero, the 18-year veteran of school district equipment, materials and intendent for personnel. review.” the district will fight charges against him in services for personal benefit. “We’ve Guerriero said, “Superintendent (Charles an open hearing before the school board. demanded details for some time,” Guerriero Little) made it well known when he first

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Neighbors SuperKmart opens in Canton in business BY SCOTT SPIELMAN The Kmart chain is so big, it even MichCon recently named Cheryl expands when it closes. Conway, of Plymouth, Manager of SuperKmart, which had its official Media Relations. Conway will be grand opening this week, expects to responsible for developing and employ more than 400 people, almost managing MichCon’s media relations twice what the Kmart on Ford and and communications through the state Sheldon roads employed, before the store of Michigan. closes its doors at the end of the month. Conway has held a variety of Canton was the ideal site for the new marketing and communication megastore, according to Kmart positions, including posts at Lear Corporation and McCann-Erickson spokesperson Stephen Pagnani. Detroit. She is a graduate of “There’s a lot of growth and the the Michigan State University. size of the site was ideal,” Pagnani said. “Plus it was on a major thoroughfare and close to expressways. Canton is close to several other communities: Livonia, Westland, Garden City. It’s all one big The 24-hour SuperKmart Store has its grand opening Wednesday. It shopping community. features everything necessary for one-stop shopping. (Crier photo, R. “Whether we open a BigK or a SuperK or just a regular Kmart really depends on Alwood, Jr.) the community,” he added. “The type of But groceries aren’t the only extra The Kmart store at Sheldon and Ford competition we’ll face and whether services shoppers will find, Pagnani said. roads will close at the end of September, there’s a need for another grocery store The SuperK also features a full service but the one at Haggerty and Ann Arbor are big determining factors.” pharmacy and a Little Ceaser’s roads in Plymouth will remain open, At 178,000 square feet, SuperKmart Restaurant. according to Pagnani. will certainly fill those needs. The 24-hour The store is one of the chain’s largest, “We frequently have a regular Kmart SuperK comes complete with a full according to Pagnani, which does not operate close to a SuperK,” Pagnani said. grocery section, a bakery and an extensive alleviate the concerns that local residents “A lot of people like the convenience of fresh produce section. Fresh seafood will have over the inevitable increase in just a regular Kmart.” be flown in, too Pagnani said. traffic.

CHERYL CONWAY • Norquick to expand in Canton Krista Starr Darkins, of Canton, was recently promoted to tax BY SCOTT SPIELMAN distrbution center in the Arctic Cold according to Dan Conner, who is manager with Grant Thornton, LLP, Norquick Distributing Company is Storage building on Haggerty Road overseeing the expansion. in Southfield. expanding into the Arctic circle. between Joy and Warren roads. “Foodland supplies all the Kroger Darkins, who has a B.B.A. in The 27-year-old company, started in Norquick is a frozen food distributing stores, Super Kmarts and Hiller’s; A & P Accounting from the University of Detroit by Plymouth’s Bill Conner, is company that supplies frozen groceries to supplies Farmer Jack,” Conner said. Notre Dame, has been with the firm expanding into Canton, with a new Foodland and A & P distributors, Norquick’s Canton location was ideal for years. Her former position was for the expansion because of its freeway tax supervisor. proximity, according to Conner. Einstein Bros opens 2nd store “We’ve always been impressed by the strength of the community,” he said. “My It doesn’t take a genius to see that father is from Plymouth and we wanted to bagel shops are more popular than ever; stay close.” so much so that Einstein Bros. Bagels has Norquick does not ship its own opened a second store in Plymouth. products nor is the facility open to public, The new store, which opened last Conner said. Wholesalers pick up the week, is at Sheldon and Five Mile roads. product from Norquick’s facilities, take it It is the 14th location in the greater to their own centers and distribute it to Detroit area and will emply their clients. approximately 20 to 30 people. The Company was first loacted in Einstein Bros, the world’s fastest Detroit, and moved to Pontiac two years growing bagel retailer, steam bakes its later, according to Conner. The company bagels fresh all day and offers as many as settled in Livonia in 1975, which is now 18 different varieties of bagels along with the site of their main business offices. bagel sandwiches, Pizza Bagel Melts, Norquick will add 50 employees to its salads, bagel chips and other side orders. 80,000 square foot facility, Conner said Eistein Bros will officially celebrate There’s also the potential to expand ever with a grand opening party on Saturday, further to 240,000 square feet. Sept. 20, where customers can try their “It would certainly be nice to need al luck at Einstein Bros “Wheel of Fortune” of that space,” he said. KRISTA STARR DARKINS and spin the wheel to win assorted prizes, including a year’s supply of bagels. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997 Page 9

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BY SCOTT SPEELMAN says they have a gun pointed at you you A 69-year old Canton man foiled an should take it seriously.” Groups attempted carjacking Thursday. Stevens said the man had not been t t According to Police reports, the man apprehended yet, and that Canton Police had just helped his wife into the back seat are investigating possible connection with of their car at about 5 p.m. in front of a series of attempted car thefts reported in SINGLES GROUP Richardson’s Pharmacy at Ford and Lilley the area that day. SJN Free Singles Group invites you to meet adults in their 20’s - 40’s. 480-7830. roads. According to police reports, someone GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP A man wearing blue jeans, a blue jean broke into four vehicles parked in lots Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is invited to the Grief Support Group. jacket and a light colored shirt jumped into along Ford Road, including SuperKmart It meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Church of Christ. Call 453-7630. the back seat with the Canton man’s wife, and Cooker restaurant. NEW! PIONEER CLUB FOR CHILDREN said he had a gun, and demanded to be The suspect entered the vehicles and The Pioneer Club provides a good learning experience and fun skill building activi­ taken to Detroit. broke the steering column in an unsuccess­ ties. Clubs from 6:45-8:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. 459-9550. Police reports said the Canton man told ful attempt to get the cars started. The sus­ YMCA CLASSES the suspect to get out of his car. The sus­ pect turned on the headlights of two of the Plymouth YMCA accepting registration for classes, such as adult line dancing, kids pect said ‘I told you I have a gun. Give me cars and drained their batteries, according French classes, drivers education and sports leagues. Call YMCA, 453-2904. a ride to Detroit.’ to reports. PLYMOUTH DISTRICT LIBRARY WRITER’S CLUB “I don’t care what you have,” the man “We are certainly investigating the con­ Second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Writers of all expe­ said. “Get out of my car.” nections,” Stevens said. “We lifted a really rience levels are welcome. Call 416-0418. Police reports say the Canton man got good fingerprint from one car.” out of the car and opened the rear door, and Police may receive the fingerprint the suspect then fled on foot results within a week, Stevens said. He raid “It had a happy ending,” said Canton it was possible that the suspects in all Police Officer Lew Stevens, “but it was a instances could be the same man. H ealth dangerous situation. We generally don’t “We don’t know for sure yet, but it’s like it when people do that. When someone certainly a possibility,” he said. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS Learning what to expect during pregnancy labor and delivery, can make the whole thing more rewarding. 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday from October 1 - Nov. 5. For info Crepes hit the spot call 655-1110. THERAPIST REFERRAL NETWORK BY BRYON MARTIN about how they are enjoyed.” People with mental health problems, call 1 -800-THERAPIST to be directed to a Call them breakfast or dinner. Call them Well-known or not, Brankovic said he licensed professional or mental health agency. French flapjacks. Call them what you will, chose Plymouth as the site for his first SMOKE STOPPERS but crepes will soon call Plymouth home. restaurant because the community seemed In combination with the “patch,” or by itself, this program helps win the battle And they will fill an empty space on more receptive than others to new and dif­ against smoking. Group, individual sessions available, St. Joseph Mercy Health Main Street, next to Little Professor, that ferent dining experiences. I Building, Plymouth and Ann Arbor. Call (313) 712-41 -41. has been hungry for a new retail venture. It is new experience that motivated him SENIOR EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTIONS Nebojsa “Neb” Brankovic, a 45-year-old to leave a 20-year career in computer con­ Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program for Seniors offers aid to seniors over computer consultant, signed a lease for the sulting. 65 when: individual/couple monthly income less than $968/$1295, with at least 10 per­ space which has sat vacant since “I’ve done lots of travelling as a consul­ cent spent on prescriptions. Area MEPPS sites are Plymouth Twp. Hall, 455-7526 and Chameleon Gallery closed earlier this year. tant,” he said. “I’m looking for calmer Northville Area Senior Center, 349-4140. Brankovic said he plans to open a waters, more personal satisfaction.” He’s French-style cafe specializing in crepes, a also seeking a liquor license forthe cafe, thin, small pancake usually rolled up and and is negotiating with area malls for space stuffed with savory or sweet fillings. for additional cafe locations. “They’re not widely known,” Brankovic Brankovic said he hopes to open his E ven ts said. “I expect to have to do some educating Main Street cafe by early November.

ENTETAINMENT BOOK United Way drive underway The Plymouth Community Chorus is raising funds by selling the Ultimate Entertainment Book. Each book contains discounts on sports, shopping, movies, and Continued from pg. 1 able to join the Plymouth Whalers on the more. To order call Stan at 459-6829. ice. SHAWNEE SCULPTER J. M. KESSLER paign chairperson, according to Morrow. The United Way also plans to extend Meet the award winning artist and view his work at Native West on Sept. 26, 7:00 - Solicitation teams are formed early in established fund raisers to squeeze out 10: p.m., Sept, 27,10: a.m.-9:00 p.m., and Sept 28, noon-5:00p.m. Call 455-8838 the year: The division chairperson and the extra dollars. Their yearly Food Drive will BLUES CONCERT campaign chairperson develop a plan for be extended to the first three weeks in Bob Willett and The Blues Devils will be playing at the Lower Town Grille (313) the year, but the fund drive usually starts in November, according to Morrow. 451-1213 on S ept 20, 1997. early September, Morrow said. Money die organization collects is given SENIORS, SURF THE NET The United Way is always looking for to various community agencies that service A new class at Schoolcraft College will introduce seniors to the World Wide Web. new ways to raise funds, according to the area, Morrow said. The one day class meets on Tuesday, Sept. 17 or Wednesday, Oct 29. The fee is $98 Morrow. New fundraisers this year include “They don’t have to be headquartered in with a senior discount. For more info call (313) 462-4448. a Day of Caring, Sept. 27 with the Plymouth, but active in Plymouth,” she BRIDGE BONANZA Plymouth Opportunity House and Our said. The United Way gives to First Step, If you are a Bridge fanatic who wants to learn the finer points of the game, register Lady of Providence. Angela Hospice, Salvation Army, for the 10 week Schoolcraft College class. First session is Friday, Sept 19. The fee is “It’s a labor-intensive day where we fix Karmanos Cancer, Growth Works and oth­ $89, with a senior discount. For info call (313) 462-4448. up houses,” Morrow said. Volunteers will ers. ICE CREAM SOCIAL paint, clean, trim trees and do landscaping. United Way is always looking for vol­ Congregation Bret Chaverim, serving Jewish fan=milies in Western Wayne County, The United Way will also sponsor a unteers, Morrow said. “It takes a lot of will host it’s second annual Back to School Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Skate with the Whalers Oct. 3 at workers to raise the money, but I think it’s 7:00 p.m. Non members encouraged to attend. For further Information call Bet Compuware arena, where the public will be a reachable goal.” Chaverim (313) 480-8880. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997 Page 11

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u , — ------___3 ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-3050; 11100 Haggerty Road, Plymouth 48170. James Burt, principal. BENTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 397-6361; 1100 Sheldon IT’S EASIER THAN EVER TO PLACE A Road, Canton, 48188. Cheryl Johnson, principal. CLASSIFIED OR DISPLAY AD! BIRD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-3111; 220 Sheldon Road, Plymouth 48170. Jane VanSteenis, principal. ERIKSSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 981-5560; 1275 N. (313)453-6900 Haggerty Road, Canton 48187. Judith Ireson, principal. FARRAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 420-7100; 41400 Greenbriar Lane, Plymouth 48170. Ann Kuhn, principal. FIEGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-6004; 39750 Joy Road, Plymouth 48170. Barbara Yxmg, principal. FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 397-6333; 1000 S. Haggerty Road, Canton 48188. David Farquharson, principal. GALUMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-3155; 8375 Sheldon Road, Canton 48187. Valorie Williams, principal. HOBEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 981-8670; 44680 Saltz Road, Canton, 48187, Joyce Deren, principal. HULSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-6150, 8055 Fleet St., Canton 48187. Rebecca Moore, principal. ISBISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-6050; 9300 Canton Center Road, Plymouth 48170. Lee Harrison, principal. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-4810; 43721 Hanford Road, Canton 48187. Peggy Brooks, principal. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-4850; 1298 McKinley St., Plymouth 48170. Cheryl Gason, principal. TONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (313) 416-6100; 46501 Warren Road, Canton, 48187. George Belvitdi, principal. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL: (313) 416-2990; 650 Church St., Plymouth 48170. Barbara Church, principal. EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL: (313) 416-4955; 1042 S. Mill St., Plymouth 48170. Ellison Franklin, principal. LOWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL: (313) 416-2880; 8400 Hix Rd., Westland 48185. Roche LaVictor, principal. PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL: (313) 416-2773; 46081 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 48170. Thomas Owens, principal. WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: (313) 416-7598; 44401 W. Ann Arbor Trail: Plymouth 48170. Judith Stone, principal. CANTON HIGH SCHOOL: (313) 416-2850; 8415 Canton Center Rd., Canton 48187. Patricia Patton, principal. SALEM HIGH SCHOOL: (313) 416-2800; 46181 Joy Rd., Canton 48187. Gerald Ostoin, principal.

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Community Education: Adult/youth enrichment/ leisure classes (313) 416- 2937; 8415 Canton Center Rd., Canton 48187. Adult high school comple­ OCT. 1 - 5 JoeL°uisArena tion classes (313) 4164900,550 N.Holbrook, Plymouth, Larry Masteller, director. * SHOWTIMES * Extended Day Care: (313) 420-7040; 40260 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth, 48170, TO BUY TICKETS: Brigid Beaubien-Costello, coordinator. Wed. OCT. 1 ★ 7:30 PM ★ ARENA BOX OFFICE Health, Physical Education and Athletics: (313) 416-7774; 46181 Joy Rd., OPENING NIGHT Canton 48187. Brian Wolcott, director. TICKETS ONLY $ 5 FOR ★ rrcKeif^iasTWf^ O lltletS Infant and Preschool Special Education Program (IPSEP): (313) 420-7028; KIDS UNDER 1 2! 40260 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth 48170. Dr. Paula Hotaling, supervisor. Courtesy of WDJV-TV4 ★ BY PHONE: Maintenance and Operations:, (313) 416-2960; 987 S. Mill St., Plymouth ( ) 48170. Dan Menghini, director. Thu. OCT. 2...... 7:30PMf 2 4 8 6 4 5 - 6 6 6 6 PLUS / Head Start Preschool Program: (313) 416-6195; Central Middle Fri. OCT. 3...... 7:30PMf (5 1 9 ) 7 9 2 - 2 2 2 2 School: 650 Church Street, Plymouth 48170. Mary Uhl, project director. Sat. OCT. 4.... 11:30AM... 3:30PM... 7:30PM (in Canada) (Continued) Sun. OCT. 5...... 1:00PM... 5:00PM $10.50 - $12.50 - $15.50 Special Ringside seats available wherever t KIDS UNDER 12 SAVE $3.00 t ic k e t s a re s o ld . Discounts do not apply to Ringside seats. Service and handling charges ON TICKETS! apply. No service charges at box office. Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997

pull our & save:! PULL OUT & SAVE!! ■ M M 1997-98 S U llM to schools 1997-98 [H ll I lia to schools continued William J. Menghini: Director of Maintenance and Operations, (313) 416-2960 Programs & Services for Exceptional Students: (313) 420-7001; 40260 Five Mile Brian Wolcott: Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (K-12), (313' Rd., Plymouth 48170. Dr. Russell Sansbury, supervisor. 416-7774 Talented and Gifted Program: (313) 4164800; 43721 Hanford Road, Canton, 48187. M ary Uhl: Project Director, PLUS/ Head Start (313) 416-6190 Peggy Brooks, Miller Elementary School principal. Curriculum Center (Coordinators) Transportation: (313) 416-3040; 1024 S. Mill S t, Plymouth 48170. LuAnn Grech, Penny Joy: Language Arts/Social Studies, (313)416-3005 director. Curt Perry: Math/Science, (313) 416-3005 Vocational Education: (313) 416-7905; 8415 Canton Center Rd., Canton 48187. Mary Kay Frey, area coordinator. Mark Horvath: president, 5993 Wedgewood, Canton 48187, (313) 981-3507. Susan E. Davis: vice-president, 8418 Westchester Lane, Canton, MI, 48187 Charles little: Superintendent, (313) 416-3048. Carrie F. Blamer: treasurer, 49251 Pine Hill, Plymouth 48170 John Birchler: Executive Director of Business and Operations, (313) 416-2742. Jack Farrow: secretary, 275 N. Harvey, Plymouth 48170 Errol Goldman: Assistant Superintendent for Employee Relations and Personnel, (313) Michael Maloney: trustee, 10408 Wellingron Dr., Plymouth 48170 4164836, Roland J. Thomas, Jr.: trustee, 11985 Leighwood, Plymouth 48170 Patrick O’Donnell: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction K-12, (313) 4164895. Elizabeth Givens: trustee, 1673 Copeland, Canton 48187 David N. Rodwell: Executive Director of Research and Technology, (313) 416-2711. Verna Anible: Director of Instruction K-12. (313) 4164895. The Board of Education meets in regular session on the second and fourth Judy Evola: Director of Community Relations, (313) 416-2755, FAX 416-2757. Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room in the E. J. Terry Wood: Communications Specialist, (313) 416-3297 McClendon Educational Center at 454 S. Harvey St The second meeting of the Diane Barnes: Director of Finance, (313) 416-2751 month is held in individual school buildings. Workshops are frequently held on tb Dr. David L. Kaumeyer: Assistant Director of Finance and Purchasing, (313)416- remaining Tuesdays. For a complete schedule, call (313) 416-2700. FAX Upstairs 2746 (313) 4164932. Downstairs (313) 4164931 Walter J. Bartnick, Jr.: Administrative Assistant, Labor Relations, (313)4164828 C o l l e g e Donna Aveck: Director of Computer Services and Instructional Technology, (313) Schoolcraft College is a hilly-accredited, public community college serving stu­ 416-2705. dents and community members in Plymouth-Canton, Northville, Livonia, Garden Ginnie Murdoch: Supervisor of Pupil Accounting, (313) 4164842 City, Clarenceville and part of Novi. Dr. Paula Hotaling: Director, Programs and Services for Exceptional Students, Since the College opened in 1964, enrollment has grown from 2,000 to more (313) 420-7000 than 28,000 students. Dr. Russell Sansbury: Director, Programs and Services for Exceptional Students The Livonia campus is located at 18600 Haggerty Road between Six and Seven (313) 420-7001 Mile roads. Schoolcraft College-Radcliff is located at 1751 Radcliff S t in Garden LuAnn Grech: Director of Transportation and Safety, (313) 416-3040 City, just south of Ford Road. Classes are also offered at community-based loca-

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Canton Community, by mail, at a SAV­ Magical Entertainment!! Children’s Parties, Day Care Centers 313-416-1919 FLOW-RITE SEAMLESS GUTTERS Whoever took her. Please bring her back. INGS. Call now! 313-453-6900 Aluminum seam less gutters & down­ 1 yr/. $40.00 For Rent spouts. Also repair, cleaning and painting. Pest Control Or send your check or money order with (313) 459-6280______THOMPSON PEST CONTROL your name and address to The Plymouth Office suites available. Locally owned and operated. 1042 sq. ft. and 702 sq. ft. Non-smoking BRATTON PAINTING & DECORATING Community Crier Free estimates. (313) 459-8621 building. Ample parking. (313)459-5693 Prompt Professional Service. Plaster & 821 PennimanAve. 2 Bedroom House for rent in Plymouth Drywall Repairers. Wallpaper removal. Photography Plymouth, Ml 48170-1624 Tom, (313)482-7224, (313)455-7006 Twp. $750/month; no dogs. 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Sports R ockets o u tlast C hiefs on g rid iro n BY BRIAN CORBETT shorts Not bad, but not good enough, either. The Canton football team lost to heavily favored and perennial conference powerhouse Westland John Glenn, 16-0, The Salem and Canton girls at home Friday. swim teams finished second and In the end, it was the turnovers and third, respectively, at the WLAA con­ mistakes again that were the primary rea­ ference relays Thursday. son for the Chiefs’ second loss in as “We actually swam pretty well; many games. While they are winless, the that was actually our first competi­ Chiefs don’t have to look hard for inspi­ tion. I’m not too disappointed with ration: it also was the second straight our performance,” said Salem coach game that Canton challenged one of the Chuck Olson. state’s top Class AA programs; the other was Monroe on Sept. 5. Livonia Stevenson won the meet The Chiefs had the ball deep in their with 275 points. Salem had 227, and own territory with the score tied, 0-0, ' Canton finished with 199. midway through the second quarter when Salem’s lone first place (3:54.35) senior quarterback Eric Frazer’s pass was came in the 400 freestyle — Lindsay intercepted by the Rockets at the 26-yard Hartz, Lori McKay, Jess Hala and line. After the six-yard interception senior captain Audrey Hala. return, the John Glenn offense needed The Rock 400 Medley — Kari just two plays to score. The Rockets led, Faust, Katie Bonner, Kate Latua and 7-0. Sandie Taylor — was third with a Canton failed to respond on its next Canton gave it all Friday night, even on extra point attempts, but Westland John possession. The Rockets appeared to be time of 4:26:59. Glenn still came out on top, 16-0. (Crier photo, R. Alwood Jr.) content with a seven point halftime lead Salem also was third inlihe 200 The Chiefs offense never did get John Glenn added a touchdown on a backstroke. Stephanie Tyler, Rachel when they punted from their 30-yard line, but Chiefs sophomore Clinton Harris going. The closest Canton came to scor­ one-yard run later in the game to com­ Maurer, Jenny Taylor and Stephanie ing was a blocked 45-yard field goal plete the scoring. Kujski finished in 2:07.91. fumbled on the return. John Glenn took possession near midfield. The Rockets attempt. The Chiefs also had the ball at It doesn’t get any easier for Canton The Salem divers, Michelle Wallon used 10 plays to set up a 25-yard field the Rockets’ 30-yard line at one point in this Friday. They face defending Class and Laura Anderson were fourth. goal, and lead, 10-0, at the half. the third quarter, but were pushed back AA champion Walled Lake Western at Faust, McKay, Sara Rodgers and eventually forced to punt. home at 7:30 p.m. Kate Latua placed third in the 200 butterfly with a time of 1:58.04. • Canton soccer wins thriller over Stevenson The City of Plymouth Recreation Chiefs also beat Novi, 1-0; tie Northville, 0-0 Department and the Plymouth Soccer Club are looking for youth soccer NBC’s television show “Law and Don Smith. “It was just up and down the After a Spartan goal in the second coaches. Any adult interested in Order” had better be glad the Canton and field the whole game. It was quite excit­ half, the game remained tied, 3-3, until coaching, contact Steve Anderson at Livonia Stevenson soccer game last ing. It was one of the better games that I junior forward Steve Epley scored his the Plymouth Recreation Department Wednesday wasn’t up for an Emmy can remember that we’ve played against second goal of the game with four min­ at 455-6620. Award for best Drama Series, because the them.” utes left. 4-3 thriller won by the Chiefs would’ve The Spartans scored first. The Chiefs Canton’s other goals were scored by taken home that statue. stopped the seesaw scoring battle with Matt Marcos and junior forward Scott Ryan Nimmerguth, a 16-year-old The game was a paradigm for excite­ two unanswered goals, taking a 3-2 lead Wright. sophomore from Plymouth, got his ment. “Yes it was,” said Canton coach at halftime. Senior goalie Ben Davis got the win in first-ever hole-in-one Saturday at the net for the Chiefs. Polo Fields Golf Course in Ann On Saturday, Wright scored with 2:40 Arbor. Nimmerguth’s ace came on the Rock tennis looks to left to break a scoreless tie with Novi. 169-yard third hole; he used a six “They were playing good ball,” Smith iron. Other members in his party were rebound from loss said of Novi. Gary Nimmerguth, Adam Wilson and “We couldn’t get anything on net. And Rick Wilson. BY TIM DAVIS I think we were a little drained from Although the Salem girls tennis team began the season with a 7-1 loss to Farmington Wednesday as well.” they are expected to have a successful year. Shanahan Hoped To Drop Puck On Monday night, the Chiefs drew a “Realistically, we could have competed more with Farmington,” said coach Tom 0-0 tie with Western Division foe The Whalers are hoping Detroit Kimball. “We have two girls injured; both will be back this week.” Northville. Red Wing Brendan Shanahan will Salem was scheduled to play Northville Monday, and John Glenn Wednesday, but “They played a pretty good game drop the puck on opening night Sept. both games were canceled due to rain. “This should work to our advantage, because we defensively. We probably should’ve been 20. Speaking of the Red Wings are will have a full roster for the re-match,” said Kimball. scored on; they had a couple of good also attempting to arrange a game fea­ Salem’s singles team is already looking strong. Number one singles junior Amanda chances. They even had a penalty kick turing the Red Wing and Chicago Miller was an important link in Friday’s match with Farmington. Other strong singles that our keeper made the stop on,” said Black Hawk rookies sometime this players are juniors Yuka Kurisu and Erin Griffith, and senior Danielle Winkler. Smith. month. “We have a lot of depth and a lot of girls that have been working hard since August,” The penalty shot came with no time The Whalers, whose slogan is “It’s said Coach Kimball. “We are very strong as far as preparation and depth.” left on the clock in the first half. Davis A Banner Year” will raise its three The doubles team, although not off to as strong a start, is just now beginning to take was called for taking down a Mustang division championship flags to the shape. According to Kimball, “they continue to improve every day,” and the team of player in the box. “So it was nice of him rafters this season. junior Sarah Mateer and senior Kelley Kubeck, are expected to help Salem win many to stop it (the shot),” said Smith. matches this season. Canton is 5-1-1. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September17,1997 Page 19

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Whaler season-opener Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at CSA v s . London Knights BY BRIAN CORBETT Defense: The focus of the Greyhounds of the past two seasons. But the core — enforcer. Welcome to the OHL’s wild West switches to behind the blue line this sea­ Lucas Nehrling, Abe Herscht, Dave Defense: If the Whalers are suspect, it Division. son. A unit accustomed to coasting behind Bourque and Kevin Mota — remains is here. Jan Vodrazka has graduated, tak­ A team has been added - the Erie an explosive, physical line of forwards last intact. The late addition of rugged blue ing with him the team’s hardest slap shot. Otters - and Sault Ste. Marie and Sarnia, season, defenseman Richard Jackman and liner Ryan Van Buskirk (6-feet-2, 190 He was a fearless competitor. Sergei the division’s top teams the last two sea­ Nick Robinson must keep games close in pounds), who turned down a scholarship Fedotov’s speed and precision passing will sons, suffered several key losses. 1997-98. to the University of Michigan, will give also be missed, so Plymouth may be look­ Meanwhile, the last two playoff qualifiers , Goaltending: Also hit with a key loss if the Sting added tenacity. ing for help on the power play. The tempo­ from 1996-97, Windsor and Plymouth, Michal Podolka (a Red Wings draft pick), Goaltending: Patrick DesRochers has rary loss of rookie Jeff Jillson to illness ought to contend for the division title this the Soo’s number one goalie for most of the size (6-3, 202 lbs.) and the potential - also hurts. Still, the transition shouldn’t be season. the past two seasons, doesn’t return. Jake he’s the highest ranked draft eligible too rough if Kevin Holdridge and Pat Here’s a look at how the West Division McCracken, who had a 3.15 goals against goalie in the OHL, according to the Red Parthenais emerge as an intimidating phys­ will unfold in 1997-98. (In order of finish average in 17 games last season, is poised Line Report, an independent scouting ical presence and Troy Smith continues his last season.) for a breakthrough year. But he must allow review. He’ll play 50-plus games. reliable play. fewer rebounds and improve his puckhan­ Goaltending: No questions here. Esche, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds dling skills if the Soo intends to ride the Windsor Spitfires a Phoenix Coyotes draft pick, has the NHL 1996-97: 39-17-10 20-year-old goaltender into the playoffs. 1996-97: 29-29-8 in his future. He’s quick on his feet, allows Outlook: This will Outlook: Look out few rebounds, and is accomplished with likely be a rebuilding Sarnia Sting above — The Spitfires his stick and mentally strong. But he’ll be year for the 1996-97: 35-24-7 have a plethora of fire­ pushed by Stevie Lyle, a European import Greyhounds, who lost Outlook: After power and 17 return­ who was the number one goalie last season their top two scorers improving for three’s ing OHL war veterans. for the Cardiff Devils of the British from last season, cen­ consecutive seasons, They should contend Professional League. This is the top goal­ ters Joe Thornton and the Sting plateaued in for the division title tending tandem in the division. Richard Uniacke. Even the head coach, 1996-97 with their sec­ after finishing better Joe Patterson, is gone, replaced by Dave ond straight second- than .500 in just two seasons in the 1990s. London Knights Cameron. But don’t think the Hounds have place finish. The Offense: Wingers Ryan Pawluk and 1996-97: 13-51-2. lost all of their bark, they are the West Sting’s fate this season Tim Findlay have graduated, but OHL Outlook: Will the Division’s team of 1990s, finishing first depends upon the return of several over- Rookie of the Year Peter Samo (83 pts) misery end for the four times and lower than third just once in agers, and the contribution of two top draft returns at center. He’ll be flanked by a Knights, who have the last seven seasons. picks. dangerous corps of experienced wingers - won 16 games the Offense: One word: decimated. Gone is Offense: If Jon Sim (56 G, 130 pts) Matt Elich, Dean Mando and Matt Cooke. last two seasons? Thornton (41 goals, 122 points), to the doesn’t sign with the Dallas Stars, and Left wing Jeff Zehr provides a mixture of London won’t be Boston Bruins as the first overall pick of Wes Mason (68 pts) returns, the Sting’s scoring and belligerence. Draft picks pushover because of the NHL Entry Draft, and Uniacke (44 G, slide in the standing may not be as severe. Michael Rupp and Rob Boucher are key its offense, but the 110 pts) Right wing Nathan Perrott also Left wiiig Robb Palahnuk, the Sting’s first additions. Knights have to be concerned about their has graduated. It’s up to right wing Joe draft pick, must contribute to help com­ Defense: D.J. Smith is off to play in the goaltending situation. Seroski (103 pts), center Chad Spurr (49 pensate for the losses of centers Trevor NHL, so the leadership role is handed over Offense: Center Rico Fata is a danger­ pts), left wings Ben Schust (61 pts) and Letowski (108 pts) and Richard Rochefort. to the quiet but capable Cameron Kincaid. ous forechecker with burning speed who is Trevor Tokarczyk (45 pts), and top draft Defense: Andy Delmore has graduated, Drew Felder is an antagonist and Kevin constantly giving defensemen fits. But he pick Cory Pecker to lead this unit. leaving the defense without its top scorer Hansen gives the Spits an offensive threat is a defensive liability; he must become from the point. Former Guelph Storm more disciplined. Center Ron Newhook defenseman Mike Lankshear solidifies the and right wing Maxim Spiridonov (31G, Whalers in position to net line up. Rick Smith is a character player. 51 pts) will join Fata to give the Knights a Goaltending: With all the Spits’ experi­ respectable, steady offensive source. ence, they may lack it where it is most Defense: Jeff Brown, Alex Henry and 1997-98 West Division title dearly needed. If Scott Roche, who has Jim Moss anchor a unit bolstered with the BY PETE KRUPSKY in the league. He’s at his best when he reportedly signed a contract with the St. arrival of rookies John Erskine and Peter ^ It’s still too early to really tell, but it handles the puck crisply and challenges Louis Blues, returns for an overage season, Reynolds. They’ll need to play tight and appears that after a year of rebuilding the the shooters aggressively. the Spits could be the team to beat. If he conservative to support the gambling for­ Plymouth Whalers are on their way The Whalers are planning on keeping doesn’t, the job goes to Ron Vogel, who wards and question. towards the top of the heap of the OHL import selection Stevie Lyle and 1996 was less than spectacular last season with a Goaltending: Word is Gene Chiarelio, this season. 10th round draft pick Robert Holsinger 4.75 GAA. whose GAA average fluttered near five Now after spending all last year in around. The Whaler coaches and some last season, has gotten the nod in between open audition where everyone played in scouts feel Lyle is the real deal. Lyle has Plymouth the pipes. all situations, Plymouth Head Coach/GM been steady so far and could be a number 1996-97: 26-34-6 Pete DeBoer has built some depth and one goaltender on a lot of OHL teams. Outlook: The Erie Otters added some offense to the lowest-scoring Outlook: Best case scenario, Esche Whalers have looked 1996-97:23-26-7 (fifth in Central) team in the OHL in 1996-97 season. continues to improve and Lyle and like world-beaters in Outlook: The Competition for ice-time is fierce, a pleas­ Holsinger provide quality work, giving the preseason, and Otters join the West ant problem for any coach. “I think it cre­ Plymouth the best goaltending in the return the OHL’s top Division this season, ates an atmosphere in our dressing room league. goalie in Robert Esche after a disappointing where guys are going to have to play their Defense: Whalers will miss the tough­ (3.81 GAA), and prob­ 1996-97 campaign in best hockey every night to earn their ice ness of Jan Vodrazka, but again, there ably their top four the Central Division time,” DeBoer said. “From a coaching appears to be plenty of depth. The two scorers from last season. where they were point of view, that’s a fantastic spot to be blue liners worth watching are among the Offense: Plymouth is exceptionally expected to challenge in — you don’t really have to go in and team’s youngest — Kevin Holdridge and strong at center, even with loss of Steve for the division title but didn’t even make motivate these guys, they’re going to push Florida draft pick Pat Parthenais. Wasylko to a shoulder injury for two the playoffs. If Erie stays healthy, they’ll each other to the point that they motivate In his second year, Luc Rioux is devel­ months. Andrew Taylor (71 pts, 106 PIM) be a dark horse for the West Division title. each other.” oping into a steady stay-at-home who and Mark Cadotte (68 pts, 142 PIM) are Offense: Center Steve Nimigon is a key A look at the Whalers, by position: plays with intelligence. Jason Lawmaster team leaders and gritty two-way forwards. loss, but center Shane Nash and left wing Goaltending: Phoenix draft pick (Westland) joined the team last Christmas Look for big seasons from center Harold Vadim Sharapov could be a dangerous Robert Esche should come back from the and quickly earned the reputation as an Druken, who had 58 points as a rookie last combo. Nash should be among the Coyotes’ training camp and rivals agitator. Lawmaster can contribute offen­ season, and Russian speedster Yuri league’s top scorer. Rookie center Tim Sarnia’s Patrick DesRochers and Ottawa’s sively and will help on the point of the Babenko. Top draft pick Dave Legwand Connolly has had an impressive preseason. Craig Hillier as the top goaltender in the power play. Third-year defenseman Troy possess a quick jump start and finds the Defense: Standout Chris Van Dyk is OHL. Esche’s 58 games last year and Smith lends a steady hand. Eighth-round openings. Winger Jesse Boulerice (209 gone, but big Jesse Black (6-4,210), Arvid 3,241 minutes played was second overall Please see pg. 2020 PIM in 33 G) is the league’s premier Please see Pg* 20 Page 20 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997

S alem g rid d ers slam N orthville On BY BRIAN CORBETT The win improved the Rocks to 1-1. four quarters we were pretty much in con­ Even wild horses couldn’t drag Tony The Mustangs (0-2) are still searching for trol,” he said. deck Bernhardt away from the football field their first win of the young season. Especially Bernhardt, who rebounded Friday night. Salem coach Tom Moshimer was from an inconsistent game two weeks ago Salem’s senior quarterback led the pleased with his team’s improvements to break the century mark in passing (100 CANTON FOOTBALL Rocks to a convincing 21-3 victory against from a turnover-plagued, season-opening yards) and rushing (107). He also ran and Friday at home versus Walled Lake conference foe Northville on the loss to Belleville on Sept. 5. “I don’t want Western at 7:30 p.m. threw for a touchdown. “He had a great • Mustangs’ home field. to say we dominated, but for three out of day. He threw the ball on time. There was maybe one or two passes he’d probably CANTON BOYS SOCCER like to have back, but he improved,” said Tonight at North Farmington at 5:30 Golfers tally impressive wins Moshimer. p.m. Monday at home versus John So has Northville from a year ago, Glenn at 5:30 p.m. Chiefs beat Stevenson Salem stings N ’v ille when the Mustangs went 2-7. On their BY BRIAN CORBETT BY BRIAN CORBETT opening possession, the Mustangs drove CANTON GIRLS BASKETBALL When Canton boys golf coach Tom For future reference, Northville may 41 yards to the Rocks’ 14-yard line in Tomorrow at John Glenn. JV begins Alles arrived on the Livonia Stevenson’s want to cancel any sporting events with seven plays. Northville running back Chris at 5:30 p.m. home course Monday, he was told of the Salem. Weddington carried the drive with 37 • Spartans near-perfect practice round. Hours before Salem slammed the yards rushing. The Mustangs had to settle CANTON GIRLS CROSS “I thought, ‘This is going to be a long Mustangs in football, the Rocks boys golf for a 31-yard field goal, though, off the COUNTRY day for Canton,” the four-year head coach team nullified a fine performance by foot of Adam Tibbie. “After that, they Saturday at the Monroe Jefferson said. didn’t do much the rest of the night,” Invitational. Northville at its home golf course • As it turned out, it probably was — Tangle wood, with an even better perfor­ Moshimer said. who could fall asleep Monday night after mance of its own. Northville finished with 47 net yards CANTON BOYS CROSS the Chiefs beat the Spartans, picked by rushing and nine first downs. COUNTRY many to win the conference, by eight Salem’s season-best nine hole score of The teams traded scoreless possessions 200 was four strokes better than Saturday at the Monroe Jefferson stokes? into the second quarter. When Salem’s Invitational. The Chiefs’ 200 score is the best dual Northville, who shot 204, also their sea- offense took the field for the third time, the • son-best total. meet total during Alles’ tenure. Stevenson Rocks drove 51 yards for a touchdown, CANTON GIRLS SWIMMING finished with 208, a score that will usually Salem senior Matt Runchey was one capped by a 27-yard run by Bernhardt. The Tomorrow at home versus Salem at 7 bring home a victory. over par at 37. Northville special teams penetrated the p.m. Tuesday at home versus Dual medalists for Canton were juniors He had at least one birdie, said Rocks center of the Salem line and blocked the Farmington Hills Harrison. Justin Allen and Ben Tucker; they each coach Rick Wilson. point after attempt. Salem led, 6-3. • shot 38. “Allen has been a pleasant sur­ Juniors Adam Wilson and Eric Krueger Following punts from each team, the CANTON BOYS GOLF prise. He’s improved so much since last both shot 39. Sophomore Ryan Mustangs were in Salem territory on three Today at home versus Northville at 3 season. He’s playing consistently strong,” Nimmerguth, fresh off his first-ever hole- straight pass completions with less than p.m. Friday at North Farmington at 3 said Alles. in-one at a non-team outing Saturday at three minutes remaining in the first half. p.m. Monday at home versus John Sophomore Derek Lineberry shot a 40. But sophomore Jason Lukasik corralled the Polo Fields Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Glenn at 3 p.m. Senior Erik Arlen and Brendan Wheeler shot 40. the Mustangs’ drive on the next play when • both shot 42. The Chiefs, considered a dark he intercepted a Northville pass at the “Those are four very strong scores,” CANTON GIRLS TENNIS horse for the WLAA title at the beginning Rocks’ 30-yard line. The interception said Wilson. Today at home versus John Glenn of the season, have now must be considered return went for seven yards. a top contender — though big outing still Matt Hosch shot a 45. The wet turf at What transpired next was undoubtedly and Friday at Harrison at 4 p.m. loom against Westland John Glenn on Tanglewood caused the greens to play the Rocks’ most impressive drive this sea­ Saturday at the Warren Mott Monday and Farmington Hills Harrison on slow and the fairways to play long. son. In 1:50, the Rocks went 63 yards in Invitational. Monday at home versus “We’ve had success there in the past,” Farmington at 4 p.m. Sept. 24. seven plays, finishing with an eight yard • Canton is 2-0 in conference and 3-0 said Wilson. “We always seem to play touchdown reception by Andy overall. well there.” Kocolowski. Bernhardt was four for five SALEM FOOTBALL during the drive and ran for 18 yards. “It Friday at Walled Lake Central at was a great drive, very well executed,” 7:30 p.m. Goalies, forwards lead Moshimer said. • The successful two-point conversion SALEM BOYS CROSS put Salem up, 14-3, at half time. COUNTRY Whaler title hunt Salem received the kick to start the sec­ Saturday at the Jackson Varsity Continued from pg. 19 - Third-round pick Andy Burnham and sixth- ond half and methodically drove 67 yards Invitational at 11 a.m. pick Mark Ridout adds depth, toughness and rounder Kris Purdy can be seen as twin towers in 11 plays. Bernhardt was two for three • a good low shot from the point. Whalers are next to Gooldy and are a couple of developing during the drive, ended by Teono Wilson’s SALEM BOYS SOCCER hoping second round Jeff Jillson can over­ power forwards. Second-year forward Randy six-yard scoring run. Rob Zdrodowski’s Tonight at home versus Churchill at come mono. Fitzgerald plays every shift hard. Veteran extra point was good this time. With the 7 p.m. and Saturday at home versus Outlook: An improving group that could Andrew Taylor could return as an overager ground game halted and trailing by 18 Troy at 1 p.m. Monday at Walled Lake develop into one of the OHL’s best. It will and will contribute forechecking and overall points, Northville went to the air; the Western at 7 p.m. help if someone develops to help consistent­ toughness. Joe Byrne’s contribution? He’ll Mustangs’ new game plan was welcomed • ly on the power play. do anything to help the hockey club. with disdain. SALEM GIRLS BASKETBALL Forwards: A group with all the tools. Outlook: Will DeBoer make a trade or Karl Brandenberg, Wilson and the rest Tomorrow at home versus Franklin. Rookie Dave Legwand is seen as a player two? Maybe he will, but why should he? of the front seven pressured Northville JV begins at 5:30 p.m. who moves the puck intelligently and with Team Outlook: If the Whalers work quarterback Rob Reel, while the secondary speed. Druken became one of the best hard every night, they should challenge for blanketed the receivers. “The secondary SALEM GIRLS SWIMMING offensive players in the OHL last season the Western Division title. did a good job for us. We had a couple of At Canton tomorrow at 7 p.m. after Nov. 1 and may be moved to wing to sacks and a couple of interceptions, by our • accommodate Plymouth’s depth at center. linebackers, but our secondary was excel­ SALEM BOYS GOLF Rookie Yuri Babenko can fly and was E rie joins W est lent,” Moshimer said. Tomorrow at Farmington at 3 p.m. impressive before going to Colorado’s train­ Continued from pg. 19 Salem plays at Walled Lake Central at Friday at home versus Churchill at 3 ing camp. A sleeper? Second-year player Rekis and Mark Hynes all return. Hynes is a 7:30 p.m. Friday. A league also-ran for p.m. Monday at Walled Lake Western at Julian Smith is effective in all situations. If legitimate offensive threat. years, the Vikings are expected to compete Cadotte comes back as an overager, he may 3 p.m. Goaltending: A rookie last season, for the Lakes Division title this year — • also be moved to wing. Right wing Jesse Patrick Dovigi is talented,and should pro­ though they were thrashed, 48-28, in a Boulerice has recovered from an ankle SALEM GIRLS TENNIS vide the Otters with quality goaltending. WLAA cross-over game against injury and is back with a vengeance. Today at Walled Lake Western at 4 But with backups Joe Exter and Bryan Farmington Hills Harrison last Friday. Whalers need his toughness, but need him p.m. Friday at home versus Stevenson at Fairfield, the Otters had better hope Dovigi Their victory was a blowout win over on the ice as well. Although his improve­ 4 p.m. Monday at North Farmington at remains healthy. Either that, or trade for a Lakeland of the Kensington Valley ment last year wasn’t as dramatic as 4 p.m. veteran backup. Conference. Druken’s, Eric Gooldy is worth watching. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997 Page 21 Community opinions

P lym outh resident w ants food co-op

EDITOR’S NOTE: Letter came in before would welcome all. food to hand out to people in distress and summer. Members of the Plymouth the space mentioned was filled. The Nutritional pamphlets would be placed needing it now. Local churches might be community would benefit from organic suggestion, however, remains strong for on the wall near appropriate foods and very willing to make these available. foods priced to cover co-op costs. Good future consideration. supplies. There would be recipes It would be a place for youth to food for people and non-profit would draw EDITOR, displayed. A list of items that could be volunteer their time and learn how to feed a healthy following. I have lived in this community for Thirty ordered in bulk and cost savings could be themselves well. Teachers could invite the For now, I go to the Ann Arbor food co­ years. I am now on medical retirement and kept for all to use. Young children could owners of the store to local schools to op in order to get the food I need on a very often pass the empty store down town. learn math by helping their parents select educate our young on ways to supply limited income. Also due to my illness, I I would like to see a co-op food store in food for the table, and measuring bulk themselves with food and protect the earth. cannot stand in long checkout lines and the the space that is vacant downtown. I am foods into containers. The kids will learn. A walk-in snack area filled with healthy huge food stores confuse me easily. Alas, referring to the empty rental space next to Nutritional books would be available for snacks such as granola, nuts, juice, spring after fifty is “patch, patch, patch.” the Little Professor Book Store. There all to use and members could get discounts water would be a healthy alternative for Please consider these ideas as you look should be a place downtown where one on healthy living books right next to the tourists and other visitors. Local groups for places to fill that empty spot. may purchase many of the necessities of door at the Little Professor. could have bake sales out front in the MARY ANN PINKERTON daily living. Staples such as bread flour, Discounts for those who are elderly, or milk, oils, bulk shampoo, soap, veggies and handicapped should be available. Giving honey that have been grown by local the same membership card to all would W h a t ’ s t h e R R s t o r y ? fanners. keep our local poor from being singled out Who has not gone to The Little at the check out line. No shame. Local EDITOR, our city administration has led me to Professor Book Store for a newspaper and churches would be able to set up accounts I find it incomprehensible to understand surmise that the township or city is had to go out of the main area of town to so they can send those who need food now how the railroad crossings in The City of powerless to require the CNS railroad to pick up needed eggs, milk, and other items? to the co-op knowing that these people will Plymouth can remain in such an repair the crossing. When moms go to the summer concerts, it have food on their tables that night, a small abominable state of repair and that this Additionally to the fact that the would be fine to be able to pick up items stock of infant formula could be kept on condition should be permitted to exist for Community Crier does not sense a story that one is constantly out of. The profits hand. the past 16 months. here is also difficult to comprehend. would go to people who or pay for a Local social workers, and police The fact that no attempts have been What, exactly, is the story? reasonable membership fee. The store officers, could have cards good for free made to address this shameful situation by JOSEPH LUCCI

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CommunityT h e V orva’s appeal Cner THE From bond suit to saga, renewed efforts put But apparently he won’t. NEWSPAPER And while he’s up there not only does he w r m n s continue to call for the community’s HEART IN THE actions in different light, raise questions attention, but, while he’s got it, he starts up PLYMOUTH-CANTON Jerry VorvaJs appealing. ballots. You only get what you ask for; another issue, breaking up the district. COMMUNITY He’s going back to court to fight the anyone who wants to vote absentee in a One district for Plymouth and another for 821 Penniman Ave. dismissal of his lawsuit against Plymouth- school election will have to call up the Canton? This is something new. What is his Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 Canton schools and their March 22 bond schools and ask for a ballot. motivation? To create new administrative (313) 453-6900 election. And, he’s pushing the limits of the The community has reacted. They’ve costs? To leave Plymouth, his kindred [email protected] popularity his crusade has won him. heard Vorva’s message. Vorva, meanwhile, voters, in a low- or non-growth district? To Located in historic downtown It can be hard to differentiate between has missed a message meant for him. break up schools which have enjoyed Plymouth’s tallest building fighting against the odds and fighting The bond vote stands. nationally ranked bands and newspapers, an PUBLISHER: against good sense. Both are a struggle. W. Edward Wendover Both make you ask, ‘Why am I doing this? The community has reacted. They’ve heard GENERAL MANAGER: What have I accomplished?’ M ike C a m e Such questions can be asked of Vorva’s EDITOR: struggle against the Plymouth-Canton Vorva’s message. Vorva, meanwhile, has Bryon Martin Schools. PHOTO EDITOR: Richard Alwood Wayne County Circuit Court Chief SPORTS EDITOR: Judge James Rashid dismissed Vorva’s missed a message meant fo r him. Brian Corbett lawsuit Aug. 29. Even so, Vorva has done REPORTERS: that job to which he was best suited: Scott Spielman Pete Broderick sounding as a voice for the community, The Secretary of State, Wayne County award-winning radio station, state-champ ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: calling attention to where it was needed. and the local board of canvassers and a sports teams and academic programs envied Jack Armstrong And response to his call was seen: circuit court judge have said it — the P-C by other districts? Is this his goal? ASST. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: • The schools put videos, posters and schools’ March 22 election was legal. Or is it political exposure, fame? Chuck Skene people at the polls to make certain each And while P-C schools’ may have Vorva is a former state representative ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: voter knew how to operate the Unilect followed the best course for the and is certainly not camera shy. He may not Michelle Tregembo W ilson Danielle Gutherie machines. community, legally, they did nothing be a candidate for anything now, but this John Thomas • Plymouth Township Clerk Marilyn wrong. does not negate his role as a P-C politico. . BUSINESS MANAGER: Massengill set up Unilect machines and The bond vote stands. Whatever his motivation, whether for Lisa A. Lepping explained their use to citizens visiting her Vorva should accept Rashid’s decision. Plymouth-Canton ’ s voters or their votes, BUSINESS ASSISTANT: office. The district, its staff and students, need Vorva should accept Rashid’s decision. Diane Giera CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: • Senior citizens, and all who have the bonds sold and the schools built so they Or, contrary to what headlines say, M au ra C ady followed the continuing bond saga, have can more effectively teach'and learn. Now Vorva does not appeal, especially not those RECEPTIONIST: learned that the schools have not and do not is the time for schools. Now is the time for who need schools. Geneva Guenther planned to voluntarily mail out absentee Vorva to come down from his soapbox. THE COMMUNITY CRIER PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY by The Plymouth-Canton Community Crier, Inc. P raise fo r I & C CARRIER DELIVERED $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly U .S. MAIL DELIVERED: $40 yearly in U.SJL EDITOR, My compliments to the Crier’s management and staff for the Member: exceptional Fall Festival edition of “Top Leaders in Industry and Commerce.” Printedon Recycled It is full of interesting information and very well done- A real X 2 ? Paper keeper! Sincerely, FRAN TONEY c c m m a • Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce coMMirnofcoMMiMnYfcoMMuraamoNs EDITOR’S NOTE: Copies of The Salute to Industry & Commerce 345 Fleet St. will continue to be available at The Crier’s offices. Plymouth, MI 48170-1656 (313) 453-6860

PRESIDENT: W. Edward Wendover ◄ GENERAL MANAGER : M ike C a m e ‘Goodbye Mike, your pal, Earl’ MARKETING DIRECTOR: Earl Lundeen sketched this rendering of former Plymouth-Canton Gerry Vendittelli schools superintendent John “Mike” Hoben. Hoben died in late ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Rhonda Delonis August. GRAPHIC ARTISTS: Danielle Gutherie INTERN: Linda Kochanek THE COMMUNITY CRIER: September 17,1997 Page 23

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