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Vol. 23 No. 12 ©PCCC Inc. 223 S. Main Street April 24, 1996 -M y m o u th r M i m i T m T o p t a p p e r U.S. Postal Service: New Canton post office is ‘ done deal ’ BY BOB KIRKBRIDE r— Following years of lobbying, V - y. % phone calls and negotiation, ^ US. POSTAGE Canton is finally? getting a post office of its own. , Canton officials are guarded­ * 0.32 ? ly optimistic about the new post /ssO fflj office. It wouldn’t be the first time Canton’s plans for a full service postal branch of its own were dashed at the last minute. Construction on the proposed Canton post office is But Lou Eberhardt, spokesper­ expected to begin in 1997. (Crier illustration by son for the U.S. Postal Service Brandy Sereno) Chicago District said the project Canton Supervisor Tom Yack. “It will be is a “done deal.” placed where it will best serve the com­ Eberhardt said the Canton post office munity. W e’re looking' at the Canton would be the first funding priority for Center corridor between Cherry Hill and 1997. The post office will be full service Warren roads. That site seems to make with retail sales and postal delivery routes the most sense.” from the site. It’s been a long road for the many Canton Clerk Terry Bennett said the Canton residents, administration and gov­ original plans for the Canton post office ernment officials who have gone to bat to were expanded to reflect the growth in secure a full service post office for the the community and are in postal officials’ community. For years, petitions and hands for final approval. phone calls flooded the U.S. Postal The first official step toward construc­ Service in support of the project. tion of the post office is securing a site. Committees were formed to advance With the help of Canton officials, the the project and elected officials were lob­ U.S. Postal Service is actively looking for bied to push the Canton post office plan. Tom Rhodes at Station 885 was chosen as the best bartender in The Community a location to build the new post office. The push for the post office has gone Crier’s Readers Rate poll. Who won the other categories? Complete results begin on “We’ve talked about them (sites for through many peaks and valleys of activi­ pg. 13. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) m the post office) in general terms,” said ty. The final push began last year when Bennett began making telephone calls to School Board relocates 190 students; the U.S. Postal Service headquarters in Washington, the district office in Chicago and the local office in Detroit. The persistence of the many people future building needs examined Please see pg. 4 BY BRIAN CORBETT “I did want to say also, that the total number of students The Plymouth-Canton School Board unanimously approved a moved went down from 320, after the first go around, to about short-term recommendation from the school district’s Housing 190 after we made the adjustments,” said Housing Committee Committee, which included several amendments to die original member John Filios, a middle school parent. “So we were able to proposal presented on March 11. reduce the number of students moved significandy, and we were Included in the approved recommendation was die relocation able to do that even by continuing to have to the goals accom­ of approximately 190 students, a general adjustment that allows plished.” all current fourth and seventh graders affected by the two-year Also, The Housing Committee presented a long term plan dur­ ing the Superintendent’s Report that was not voted on by the plan to remain at their current school, and a priority item held •Your over from last month’s recommendation —- obtaining a longer Crier Carrier lease at L ow ell M iddle School. Please see pg. 3 is collecting now for this month. His or her profits Lots of heart depend on your courtesy. • For home delivay Plymouth's own Mayflower Local businesses help out with information, call Hotel to hold theme dinners Heart Association fundraiser See Friends & Neighbors pg. 6 See Getting Down to Business pg. 8 (313)453-6900 Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

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Kathleen Chaney Fritz and Randall Higdon BY BRIAN CORBETT likes to use is that of a Boy Scout Troop, I Saturday, April 27 Reid trips will be taking a permanent which uses a school and happens to have vacation from the Plymouth-Canton one of the school district’s staff as a troop School Board’s agenda items. leader. He said the troop leader would Kathleen Chanev Fritz After Monday night’s meeting, the have to seek permission to even discuss only instance a field trip request must be Boy Scout activities in school. Canton 10:00 am - 1:00 pm • Plymouth 2:00 pm - 5:00pm approved by the school board will be for P-C School Board President David trips outside of the contiguous United Artley said he would appreciate Little Kathleen Chaney Fritz’s distinctive watercolors many of States or to foreign countries, excluding mentioning what field trips have been which are inspired by the shores of Western Michigan, are Ontario, Canada. approved. “I don’t need this changed,” he sold to galleries across the U.S. and abroad. The responsibility of approving field said. “I’d just like to know.” trips has been given to Superintendent Randall Higdon Charles Little. Simulcasting Plymouth 10:00 am - 1:00 pm • Canton 2:00pm - 5:00 pm The unanimous approval o f the revised field trip policy received a warm wel­ come from P-C School Board Vice continues into Randall Higdon’s watercolors can be identified by his President Marie Horvath, who had harped concern for the way light falls on an object. His “Lights of the on the issue throughout the school year. Great Lakes” series features many of Michigan’s coastal areas. summer “I think it does a lot of filings to get the bureaucrats out of the way,” he said, “and BY BRIAN CORBETT let file teachers and the people that know Northville Downs has 613,038 reasons Both artists will be available to sign their artwork, which education approve the field trips that sup­ why simulcasting is a success. includes a variety of posters, limited edition prints, and originals. port education. So I think it’s a big step That’s the dollar amount the horse rac­ forward.” ing track handled file week of April 8-14. Not everyone greeted it so kindly. The seven performances averaged 276 in Trustee Jack Farrow said the revised field attendance and $87,576 in handle. “By PLYMOUTH trip policy must be made more descrip­ comparison to last year this time, that’s a tive. “What you’ve got here is fine,” he tremendous improvement because they 833 PENNIMAN • (313)459?3355 said. “What is r jeded is a clearer way of we’re doing nothing,” said Kenn W b R k i ) defining what is and what is not a school Christopher, executive secretary for the CANTON sponsored field trip.” Office of file Racing Commissioner. A field trip is currently defined as any Northville Downs began showing live ^9 144730 FORD ROAD • (313)459-36661 planned journey by one or more students television broadcasts of tracks nationwide away from school district premises under on Feb. 7. staff supervision. The analogy Farrow

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Postm aster, send change of address notice to The Com m unity Crier, 821 Pennim an Ave., Plym outh, MI 48170-1624. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 3 Sindici organizes newspaper strike benefit at Laural Agenda BY LIZ SEYMOUR fet, live music and a T h i s W e e k Jerry Sindici doesn’t belong to a silent auction will be union. His antique store in Old Village featured. Sutton is the • A Secretary’s Day lun­ doesn’t hire union employees. And he keynote speaker and a doesn’t have relatives affected by the host of local politicians cheon sponsored by the Detroit newspaper strike. and newspaper union Plymouth Community But he is. leaders will also speak. Chamber of Commerce Sindici said his business, The Robin’s “We’re not just try­ will be held today from Nest, has seen a 30 percent drop in sales ing to raise money, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the because he has quit buying classified we’re trying to bring advertisements in the Detroit News and awareness about this,” Water Club Grill on Ann the. Detroit Free Press until the nine- Sindici said. Arbor Road. Cost is $16 month labor dispute ends. There isn’t a lot of per person. “It’s hurting us and I’m fed up that talk about the strike in they’re not settling this strike,” Sindici The Plymouth-Canton T h e W e e k e n d said. Community, which is “It’s time for the small businessman to located about 25 miles • Salem faces Canton in a stand up for these people.” west of the newspapers’ baseball showdown He’s helping organize a benefit for the headquarters in down­ JERRY SINDICI striking newspaper workers on Thursday town Detroit. Sindici Saturday at noon at in nearby Livonia. About .1,000 tickets at said he invited Mayor Ron Loiselle, City Local 845 in the Sheldon Road Ford plant Canton. The two teams $20 a piece have already been sold, Manager Steve Walters and Downtown in Plymouth. face off in a double head­ Sindici said. Development Director Steve Guile to “Plymouth is a Republican town,” er. The idea, he said, is to increase aware­ attend the benefit. But the three officials Caldwell said. “Getting Plymouth to do something for the strike is like pulling • The Plymouth Symphony ness about the strike and die unions. To told The Community Crier they weren’t Society, celebrating 50 do that, organizers have invited a woman attending. teeth out here.” synonymous with union success: Crystal “I’ll tell you why that is,” said Roger But Caldwell said he plans to attend years of performing in Lee Sutton, the real “Norma Rae” who Caldwell, the president of the UAW the Livonia benefit with 10 of his union The Plymouth-Canton organized textile workers in North members. Community, is the subject Carolina and was the subject of the of a black tie fund-raiser Academy-award winning film. Saturday at Fox Hills UAW Local 182 in Livonia is spon­ New schools may be on soring the benefit, which begins at 7 p.m. Country Club. Proceeds at the Laurel Manor Banquet Center on of the $100-per-person Schoolcraft Road. An international buf- horizon for < event will go towards the Endowment 2000 cam­ Continued from pg. 1 new high school is built, lowering the paign. Call 451-2112 for City seeks school board with several substantial pro­ population of the 4,500 student posals; it included a recommendation to Plymouth-Canton Educational Park to ticket information. build a new high school/ about 3,800. The 11-member Housing Committee “We know that the number of students N e x t W e e k was formed in November to deal with at the Park is an issue, and therefore we The Plymouth-Canton ConSnunity’s thought maybe we could house them at • The Canton Board of housing explosion. They were charged Central,” said Filios. “But that won’t last Trustees meets Tuesday for Graham with preserving neighborhood schools forever. In fact, Central is not in the best a t 7 p.m. fora study of shape. It’ll take a lot of money to fix it BY LIZ SEYMOUR while simultaneously utilizing all avail­ meeting. The public is up. It might not be good money to fix it City Manager Steve Walters is accept­ able space in the school district’s facili­ up, to make it a viable high school for the invited to the open meet­ ing job applications through Tuesday for a ties. long term. So we recommend, if the cur­ ing. new finance director. In the two-year plan, fourth and sev­ rent run continues, we’re going to be • The Plymouth City The new finance director will replace enth graders wishing to remain at their needing another high school.” William Graham, who was fired in early current school will be permitted to do so Commission meets It was suggested by the Housing March. His last day in City Hall was if a written request is submitted to the Monday at 7 p.m. in City Committee, that three new schools, if March 28. school district W ore June 1. Those stu­ Hall. built, could be at an integrated site or a Graham couldn’t be reached for com­ dents choosing this option must provide different locations around the school dis­ ment because he is out of town for a few their own transportation. The Jease and/or trict. Also proposed: Securing another weeks, said his wife, Terry. She said her purchase of Lowell, located in Westland I n h e x school site in southwestern Canton of husband doesn’t have a new job yet but he and owned by the Livonia School substantial acreage, preparing Tanger is looking for work. District, remains a priority with both Friends & Neighbors....pg. 6 School to be fully operational by 1997- He reached a termination agreement short and long term implications. The P-C Business...... pg. 8 98, and commissioning a demographic with the City that gives him $7,500 in Schools’ lease of Lowell expires in study (beyond SEMCOG data) to deter­ D eath s ...... pg. 9 severance pay and an additional $7,500 October, 1998. “Especially given our mine whether or not to construct a second minus any unemployment compensation middle school situation,” said Filios, “we Happenings...... pgs. 10-11 elementary school in Canton within the he may receive. Graham’s attorney, John can’t afford for the lease to end, and end Sports...... pgs. 28 -29 next four years. Thomas, said he didn’t know if Graham up with 700 more students to put some­ The school district’s position is dire, O pinion...... pgs. 30-31 filed for unemployment. where.” said Filios. “We looked at a lot of possi­ His health insurance plan is paid by the The five-year, long-term recommenda­ ble things, and all the things we want to City for April, Thomas said, and then tion informed the school board, after have, we kind of throw out the window,” Graham will receive the same medical months of research by the Housing he said. “These are things that are not benefits as retired City employees. Committee, that at least one elementary almost need to have, they’re got to have. The City Commission approved the school and one middle school needs to be Who and what is the best of We let it go so long. But I don’t how we termination agreement on March 5, but built. can communicate to the community how the best in The Plymouth- because the finance director reports direct­ The new middle school would replace important the acquisition of more facili­ Canton Community? Look ly to the city manager the commission has Central Middle School which, according ties is... So the bottom line here: immedi­ in Readers Rate on pgs. no say in die selection process. to the Housing Committee’s report, would then serve as a temporary home for ately build an elementary and a middle 13-21. Please see pg. 4 500 to 700 high school students while a school. Actually, we should’ve started \W i i #1 s V*VAWAV*W*WA Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

III for finance director Continued from pg. 3 have at least five years of municipal Learn how to design and build your own deck. Walters said he may appoint an inter­ finance experience and additional experi­ view committee if he gets more than 50 ence in computerized accounting systems, Learn about cedar and treated decking applications. spreadsheets and word processing. The new finance director will earn The job opening has been advertised in from factory representatives. between $35,000 and $50,000 and must the Plymouth, Canton and Livonia edi­ move to The Plymouth-Canton-Northville tions of the Observer and Eccentric news­ How to finish your deck to keep its beauty Community, Walters said. paper, Walters said, and application requirements have been mailed to finance and how to restore your aged deck to its original state. The new director serves as chief finan­ \ # cial officer of the City. Applicants must departments at area cities and townships. Refreshments served prior to seminar. Canton post office in pipeline ©ytMi©; Continued from pg. ,1 Eberhardt said growth in the Canton community prompted the U.S. Postal who worked on the project finally paid . Service to make the Canton post office a . Starting at 7:00 p.m. • APRIL 30 off with the help of U.S. Rep. Lynn priority. Rivers and Sen. Spencer Abraham. “W e’re talking about incredible CANTON STORE “We worked with both Spencer growth,” he said. “Canton has a lot of Abraham and Lynn Rivers,” said Bennett. 41900 Ford Road growth and that’s what we’re trying to “Rivers was persistent on getting us keep up with. information and pressuring them to give “This sounds encouraging for Canton us a reason why there was not post office and the area.” in Canton. With the initial planning underway, < m “Abraham pushed to make sure there Canton can look to Plymouth for histori­ was enough money to fund the project — cal reference. Building the new Plymouth securing the financial package.” Township post office on Clipper Street Bennett said she tried to focus the was not an easy process. Problems with efforts of the many people working to occupancy permits plagued the new bring a post office to Canton. “I tried to office and space became so limited at the take the politics out of the situation and new site that the downtown Plymouth just get the work done,” she said. post office was revived. CANTON DO-IT CENTER 41900 Ford Road • Canton - (313)981-5800 Read The Crier every week.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Send to: Baby!, The Community Crier, 821 Penniman Am, Plymouth, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools MI, 48170; (313)453-6900. Susan E. Davis, Secretary Publish: April 17th and 24th THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 5 Tyszka faces 2 counts of family abduction BY BRIAN CORBETT searching for Tyszka since Feb. 23. He disappeared with his chil­ Instead of fighting for the custody of his children in the courts, dren after a series of legal setbacks in Michigan courts, police Henry Tyszka will now fight for his freedom. said. Tyszka, a Plymouth Township resident, was arrested in Indian The story began to unfold just after Christmas. According to River, in the northern Michigan county of Cheboygan, and Rapson, Tyszka had a visitation agreement with his ex-wife to CRIER charged with two counts of family abduction, according to police. visit his children during the summer and holidays. The children He was arraigned on Friday in 35th District Court by Judge were in Plymouth Township during Christmas when Tyszka filed CARRIER John MacDonald, and released on 10 percent, $20,000 bond, said a stay of execution with Detroit Circuit Court, alleging the chil­ k Township Police Sgt. Steve Rapson. Tyszka, 48, pleaded not dren were being abused by their mother, police said. “He has guilty. claimed the children were being abused by their mother,” said On same day, Township Police Chief Carl Berry said, Berry... “That has to go through the French authorities. They’ve OF THE Tyszka’s seven-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter were done some investigation, and they basically found no cause for boarding a plane to take them back Paris, where Tyszka’s ex-wife action.” resides. It brought an end to a media saturated, international cus­ Meanwhile, the children’s mother filed legal action in France MONTH tody battle that has been waged since December. demanding they be returned to Paris, police said. Detroit Circuit According to Rapson, Tyszka has a May 3 preliminary exam Court ruled insufficient evidence on Tyzska’s stay of execution, date. Berry said a felony family abduction count is punishable up and the Michigan Court of Appeals reviewed and denied the case, MIKE RYDA- to 366 days in jail. Rapson said. It was following these defeats, Tyszka announced Apparently, Tyszka was arrested soon after a “most wanted” on a local Detroit TV station he was going into hiding. Five days portion of Cheboygan area news shows. “The state police fugitive later, on Feb. 23, Township Police searched Tyszka’s Lilley Road team contacted the news media up in those communities,” said residence. ‘We couldn’t find anything,” said Rapson. Rapson, “and sent pictures of the kids and Tyszka.” Law enforcement officials then began to comb Metro Detroit Rapson said he did not know how long Tyszka had been in and northern Michigan, two areas where Tyzska has family. “We Indian River. “I have no idea how long he was up there,” Rapson knew he was up there,” said Berry. “He was either here or up said. there.” The Michigan State Police Fugitive Team, Wayne County Tyszka was arrested Thursday afternoon during a traffic stop, Sheriffs Department and Plymouth Township Police have been Rapson said. Catholic school plan faces May 1 deadline BY BRIAN CORBETT two years ago during a resurgence of Gerou. “We’re asking people to put down Approximately 150 people from four Catholic education, resulting in long money for something they can’t even parishes filled Resurrection Parish in waiting lists at local parochial schools. see.” Canton on April 16 to discuss the possi­ But public meetings and registration con­ Gerou and Mitchell agreed a last ble construction of the Detroit cerning the school didn’t begin until last minute registration rush is probable since a Archdioceses’ first parochial school in month. “In retrospect, maybe we lot questions concerning die pre-registra­ three decades. should’ve had artists’ rendition of what tion education fee, curriculum and school Mike knows the meaning o f It was the last scheduled meeting the school is going to look like,” said staff were answered at the meeting. before the May 1 deadline when the hard work. In all sorts ofj^ Archdioceses will decide the future of the (weather, Mike covers approxi-^ grade school, which is scheduled to be kmately 3 miles on his Crier u built on the grounds of Ressurrection. The four sponsoring parishes — jroute near his country home. ( Resurrection, St. Kenneth, St. John With the money he has earned Neumann and St. Thomas a’Becket — ^■from his route, Mike bought are currently far short of the estimated 300 students need for approval by the r^himself a computer—a purchase. , C elebrate O ur A nniversary Archdiocese. About 180 children have i^ h e ’s very proud of! Mike attends^ been registered, according to Mike W ith Savings T hroughout 3 Smith School, loves the Red^K Mitchell, parish parent coordinator, who Wings and has interests in soc->. said the meeting was a step in the right T h e S t o r e direction. cer and roller blade hockey. The \ “We definitely had a real positive You’re cordially invited to ‘Crier along with his parents Liz^ response,” he said. “We had people regis­ and Larry salute Mike for histp ter right after the meeting.” shop at our Anniversary Sale. “I’m optimistic the school will be Buy two of any item and take dedication and perseverance. v built,” said Mike Gerou, who is also involved in the planning process. “If it’s 50%* off the second item of not, it certainly will not be because of equal or lesser value. YOU REALLY ^ lack of effort by parents.” Take advantage Mitchell said die original estimate of STAND OUT FROM '' initially registering more than 400 chil­ of savings of 50% on everything dren may not be attained by next week. “It may be scaled down,” he said about from shirts to suits, sportswear, the plans for the school. “At that point it sh o es, a n d m o re . depends on numbers. I know they (the Archdiocese) want it as bad as the parents and the parishes.” ^Purchase any single item and receive 20% off. Gerou said the $5,000 pre-registration family fee may be the reason some fami­ Y ou can lies are apprehensive. “When you’re ask­ ing for a lot of money up front, you’re be a carrier, too! going to see some resistance,” he said. “I think that’s a large part of it. The Call (313)453-6900 Archdiocese hasn’t done this before. We’ve made some mistakes. A lot of par­ 31455 Southfield Road 340 S. Main Street TODAY! ents didn’ t hear of this until late in the BEVERLY HILLS PLYMOUTH gam e.” 810/645-5560 Expires 4-27-96 313/459-6972 Plans for a new Catholic School began - r z ) > i { Page 6 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

BY LIZ SEYMOUR N e ig h b o r s King Arnault and Queen Claire, arriving at The Mayflower Hotel this weekend, may try to poison you. So beware. Chester the Jester, Sir Ravenhurst and his darling ward in the news Gwyndylyn aren’t too trustful either. The monarchs are actually part of Entertaining People Productions, Kenneth and Esther Hulsing of which is performing mystery dinner theater at The Mayflower on Plymouth Township will be honored for Saturday. a lifetime commitment to the arts at the Seating for “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra’s Mayflower” begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Show tickets and a full Golden Anniversary Gala. The celebra­ meal of either prime rib or chicken parmesan, vegetables and dessert tion wilt be held on Friday at the Fox costs $24.95 per person. ‘ Hills Country Club in Plymouth. This is the second show Entertaining People Productions has per­ Kenneth Hulsing was a past president of formed at the Mayflower. The first production, held in the end of the Plymouth Symphony Society. His March, was sold out. wife was Township clerk from 1978 to “It’s a lot of fun,” said Steve Katz, director of the theater troupe. 1992. “We don’t work on the stage, we work in the audience.” • • Beyond fun, the show provides a well-needed public relations boost Eighth graders at West Middle at the to the ailing hotel. School placed 36th in the National “With a hold on renovations, we’ve not wanted to make a reserva­ Global Challenge. The written test cov­ tion for a wedding, but this way the room is being used and so is the ered history, geography, science and banquet staff, said Avia Powell, the hotel’s food and beverage director. current events, and 335 schools partici­ The hotel is considering a comedy dinner, a 1950’s dance and other pated. West students John Merrick, theme meals in the restaurant. Dan Amos and Ben Heller were The theater troupe comprises mostly residents of The Plymouth- among the top 150 scorers and Heller Mayflower Canton-Northville Community. Katz, a Bedford resident who lived in scored 6th. Livonia for many years, said the actors want to create enthusiasm for the Mayflower. The following Canton residents were “We’re interested in creating a great program for the Mayflower inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa chap­ Theme meals set for Hotel, for something that really is a landmark in the Plymouth area.” ter at Schoolcraft College: Elaine A. The Mayflower has had its share of financial troubles in recent Tokarz, Susan A. O’Neill, Keri L. years. City leaders hope a renovation will refurbish the landmark and Jastrzebski, Sherri D. Czub, Paula J. historic downtown add charm to the Citv’s downtown. Boulet, Angela E. Barclay. Phi Theta The Mayflower has applied for a loan to undergo the renovations, Kappa is an international honor society Plymouth hotel but no one knows if and when the loan might be approved. for two-year colleges. Members must “I wish we knew,” Powell said. have a 3.5 grade point average and community service activities. Deborah J. Muir, Barbara L. McElearney and Ellen L. August of Plymouth also were inducted into the honor society. • Vets The Canton Newcomers Club hopes to sell 4,000 raffle tickets to raise money for the Bereavement Program and Camp for children at the honored Community Hospice Service. Tickets are being sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Gamble VFW celebrated their every Saturday at Kroger and K mart 50th anniversary last weekend with a stores in Canton and Plymouth, and the banquet. The group is looking for Las Vegas Golf store on Ford Road in new members, but activity remains Canton. Tickets are $1 and the drawing strong in the veteran’s organization. w ill be held on M ay 1. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) • Cindy Brautigan of Plymouth was honored recently with four horticulture awards at the Ann Arbor Flower and Garden Show. Karen Attaway of Canton won 2nd place for miniature PC AC Damaris Fine Arts landscape. Ella Bastine of Canton won a 2nd place horticulture award and Keller & Stein Florist & Greenhouse of Canton won first place for porches and Award winners announced patios exhibit More than half of the middle school students who entered the Chan, second place; Timothy Merenda, third place. Sean Hunt’s computer and tradi­ 1996 Damaris Fine Arts Awards won the contest, it was recently Dance: Jillian Mitchell, first place; Taryn Lillie and Jada tional environmental design art is on announced by The Plymouth Community Arts Council, which Ronning, tie for second place; Summer Ronning and Andrea display at the Northern Michigan sponsors the awards. Kingsbury, tie for third place. University Art Museum in Marquette. The awards, given in honor of Dee Schulte, a longtime volun­ Drama and Creative Writing: Susan Merenda, first place. Hunt is a Canton resident. The art teer at the Plymouth Community Arts Council, encourages young Piano: Christine Chan and Kara Dupuy, tie for first place; exhibit called “Pile In,” includes elec­ people to participate in the arts. Close to 35 students in the sixth Claudia Sell, second place; Rachel Goto, third place and Greg tronic imaging, graphic communica­ through eighth grades auditioned, and awards were given to 18 O’Neall, honorable mention. tions, drawing and painting, illustration, students. Voice: Kristin Lynn Mellian, first place; Kellie Dnnkhahn, photography, film, metalsmithing and The winners are: second place; Rebecca Turza, third place. ceramics. Instrumental Music: Sarah Berbrich, first place; Christine Art: Theresa Horn, first place. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 7

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REBECCA LYNN LOUGH GRACE RENEE GUIDEAU ROBERT AND ARDITH JoAnne and Michael both attended Grace Renee Guideau was bom to Shawn and ROWLAND Plymouth Canton High School and Charlie Guideau of Adrian and formerly o f Robert and Ardith Rowland currently reside in Plymouth. Plymouth on Jan. 12. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long at birth. celebrated their 50th wedding MARGARET ANN HERRIMAN anniversary on April 14. A celebration FENG-GATTONI dinner for family and friends was held in their honor, Robert and Ardith were married in Seattle on April 14,1946 following his discharge from military service and W.W. II. He is retired from National Bank of Detroit (Plymouth Branch) and she from Michigan Bell Telephone Company (Plymouth office). They both enjoy bowling and gardening. Mrs. Pi-Chun Wang of Sacramento, Rebecca Lynn Lough was born to Susan and The Rowlands have two children: CA announces the engagement of her Daniel Lough of Canton on March 25. She weighed Janis of Council, ID and Barry of daughter, Julia Feng to Todd Grant 8 pounds 8 ounces at birth and has a twenty-one Grand Haven, and four grandchildren. Gattoni, the son of Janet Harwood of month-old sister named Jacqueline. Margaret Ann Herriman was bom to Mary Ann Rebecca’s grandparents are Ray and Mary Jo Prchlik and Dan Herriman of Plymouth Township Plymouth. LaBeau of Plymouth, and Ed and Dot Lough of on Feb. 5. She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and has MARIE AND MARVIN CRIGER The bride-to-be, the daughter of the Canton.. a six-year-old sister named Jane and a two-year-old late Shu-Chi Feng, received her BS COLIN DENNIS MCCORMACK sister named Nancy. Colin Dennis McCormack was bom to Jill and Margaret’s grandparents are John and Pat from the University of California, Dr. Dennis McCormack of Canton on March 26. He Prchlik of Fairfield Glade, TN and Pat and Irene Davis, in 1990. She is employed as a weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces at birth and has a two- Herriman of Plymouth. Margaret was named, in catering assistant at the Claremont year-old sister named Isabelle. part, for great great aunts Margaret Hallihan of Colin’s grandparents are Sue and Tom Litchfield, CT and the late Margaret Gearas Hies of Resort and Spa in Berkeley, CA. McCormack of Canton, Brian and Tina Weber of Plymouth. Her fiance, the son of the late Canton and Mary Weber of Canton. KAYLA BETHANEY BOBCEAN Gilbert Gattoni of Plymouth, graduated SEAN EDWARD ROHLMAN Kayla Bethaney Bobcean was bora to Donna and Kurt Bobcean on April 5 at 3:10 p.m. Kayla’s from Plymouth Canton High School in grandparents are Nancy and Mel Bobcean. 1984 and from the University of ZACHARY KYLE HOPMAN married on Dec. 22,1945 in Plymouth, Michigan in 1988. He received his Zachary Kyle Hopman was born at Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte to Cindy (Antolczyk) and and celebrated their 50th anniversary Juris Doctorate from DePaul Terry Hopman o f Canton on Jan. 11. He weighed 8 at Sacred Heart Church with a renewal University in Chicago in 1991, and is pounds 7 1/2 ounces and has a six-year-old sister of their vows during Mass celebrated an attorney at the law firm of Crosby, named Katie. Zachary’s grandparents are Mary Antolczyk of by Father Biffar on Dec. 23. A Heafey, Roach and May in San Wyandotte and LaVeme and Vivian Hopman of St. reception hosted by their children, Francisco. He was a legislative Clair Shores. Zachary’s great grandfather is Walter Nadine Hershey of Mt. Pleasant, SC correspondent for U,S. Senator Donald Staskowski of Grosse Point Shores. Zachary’s godparents are Phyliss and Coss Pawlowski of and Dane Criger of Grosse Pointe was Riegle. Southgate. held at Sugar Mill Country Club with A June wedding is planned at Our GREGORY JOHN SIEGRIST about 50 local friends in attendance. Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Sean Edward Rohlman was bom to Nancy and Church in Plymouth. Dr. Christopher Rohlman on Aug. 20, 1995. He DOBRY-REYNOLDS weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces at birth. HARP-JOHNSON Sean’s grandparents are Richard and Mary Nalepka of Brighton, formerly of Plymouth, and Ronald and Rosie Rohlman of Birmingham. Sean’s great grandmother is Frances M. Wise of Spearfish, SD. CAROL ANN FYSH

Gregory John Siegrist was bora to Candace and JoAnne Marie Dobry, daughter of Mark Siegrist of Plymouth on Oct. 18, 1995 at Charles and Jean Dobry of Plymouth is 10:57 a.m. at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. Gregory’s to be married in May to Michael Orr grandparents are Greg and Diane Jefferson of Reynolds, son of Ronald and Virginia Mary Bilskji and Paul Harp III both Plymouth, James Siegrist of Sterling Heights and Reynolds of Fairfield Glade, TN. of Grandville have announced the Diane Scheuer. KATRINA JEANNINE MOM JoAnne is a 1992 graduate of engagement of their daughter, Ginelle Eastern Michigan University’s Alisha Harp, to Ryan Scott Johnson, son of Cheryl K. Johnson of Canton. Language and International Trade Carol Ann Fysh was bom to Sandy and Bill Program. Since graduating, JoAnne The bride-to-be hails from Fysh of Plymouth.on Jan. 12. She weighed 7 pounds has worked as an export finance and Grandville and is a graduate of 8 1/2 ounces at birth and has a 14-year-e!d sister credit insurance consultant for Keesee Wyoming Park High School and Grand Courtney, a 10-year-old brother Billy and a nine- year-old brother Scott & Associates in Birmingham. Valley State University. The bride­ Carol’s grandparents are Bill and Anne Fysh of Michael is a 1991 graduate of groom is a Canton resident and Westland and Otis and Eleanore Blankenship of Katrina Jeannine Mom was born to Sherese Northern Michigan University where graduate of Plymouth Salem High Holden Beach, NC. Carol’s godparents are Art and Jeannine and Jeffrey Lawrence Mom of Plymouth April Scibetras of Garden City. on Nov. 22 at 2:04 p.m. in Ann Arbor at St. Joseph he was a member of the NMU Alpine School and Grand Valley State BRIAN MICHAEL S2MYTKE Mercy Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 21/2 ounces Ski Team and earned his BA. in University. Brian Michael Szmytke was bom to Belinda and and was 20 inches long at birth. photography and design. Michael is an Michael Szmytke of Plymouth on Feb. 13. He Katrina’s paternal grandparents are Jerald L. and weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and has a six-year-old Janice L. Mom of Lake Orion. Katrina’s maternal independent photographer and brother named Matthew. grandparents are Stanley J. and Marcia 1. Bultman designer. Brian’s '‘Guardian Angel” is Norman Gove. of Grand Rapids. Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

N e ig h b o r s in business Businesses support American H eart Association benefit BY BRIAN CORBETT Internationally known artist D. The kind of “Cardiac Arrest” Lee Morgan will visit Gabriala’s at 322 S. Bittinger is going to have will not Main St. on May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. endanger his life. Free signed prints for the first 200 In fact, it will hopefully prevent the customers. number one cause of death in this country * 9 — heart disease. Doug Watson, PE, was recently On May 17, Bittinger and his wife, named president of the Plymouth Noel, of Re/Max Real Estate, and business Wade-Trim at the company’s . Suzanne Thomas of Flagstar Bank will annual stockholder’s meeting in March. round up some of the community’s Watson, who is also Wade-Trim’s chief leaders for incarceration at Fellows Creek operating officer, has been with the Country Club in the American Heart firm for more then 23 years, most Association of M ichigan’s “Cardiac recently serving as Southern Region Arrest” drive to raise $30,000 for heart Operations Manager. He is also a disease research. ’ member of the Wade-Trim Board of I f you can imagine prominent citizens Directors. from Plymouth and Canton being hauled Wade-Trim has nine offices into a makeshift hoosegow until they throughout Michigan and Florida. make bail, then you’ve just realized what * • “Cardiac Arrest” is all about. “W e’re The site plan* * for a new M ax & going to have a mock jail set up down at Erm a’s restaurant at the corner o f Fellows Creek Golf Course,” Bittinger Canton Center Road and Ford Road said. “We’re going to have a judge and was reviewed by the Canton Planning jury and alt that. W e’ll have some Commission for approval yesterday. community leaders arrested, and we’ll • bring them in and have a mock trial and (from left) Suzanne Thomas, Lee Bittinger and Noel Bittinger will be jailbirds on Native West, 863 W. Ann Arbor tell them what they’re accused of.” May 17 to help fight heart disease. After the jailbirds are found guilty of Trail, has introduced a new Southwest been supporting for several reasons. “We won’t be possible if enough volunteers their fictitious crime, they are detained by food line including Santa Fe’s own started to become involved because a aren’t found, Bittinger said. “I started the American Heart Association within “Coyote Cafe” cuisine. good friend, several family members and calling today to get volunteers to help the confines of a Fellows Creek jail cell good friends have died of heart failure,” out,” he said. ' (with a golf course view.) In order to Arbor Hospice honored their said Bittinger. And who does Bittinger want raise money necessary for their release, Plymouth and Northville area “So we got involved with the arrested? “Judge Ron Lowe or (Canton the accused are supplied with a telephone volunteers at Fox Hills Country Club American Heart Association and the Township Supervisor) Tom Yack,” he to make calls to friends, family, co­ recently. folks there requested we do it. It’s never said. “I’ve got a call into him. Janet workers and business associates. Jail time Joan Michelis and Nancy Fotiu were been done on this end of town. It’s kind Volante of First of America and (City can be avoided if a donation is handed honored for five years of service. Last of a neat thing.” Commissioner) Dennis Shrewsbury are over to the judge upon sentencing. “It’s a year, more than 11,000 volunteershours Money garnered from “Cardiac going to be involved. We hope to get fun event, but it’s serious,” Bittinger said. were given to the agency. The duties Arrest” will be donated to support the more community leaders involved.” “It’s definitely for a good cause.” are as varied as addressing envelopes research, education and community For more information, call Bittinger at It’s a cause Bittinger and his wife have and handcrafting 3,000 annual giving service programs of the AHA. But that 459-6010. tree ornaments to providing direct support to the patient and the caregiver.

■ American Home Shield has Canton blood donor center closed purchased AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service, 501 S. Main St. Decline in donations cited as factor; American Red The acquisition of North America’s largest home inspection network by the Cross searching for new location in P-C Community largest and oldest home warranty company for an undisclosed price was BRIAN CORBETT “It could be our donors moved out of the area,” he said, “and announced by Breck Swanquist, The American Red Cross Canton Donor Center is closing It’s our recruitment effort hasn’t reached the new residents.” president of American Home Shield. doors. Inaccessibility and time constraints may also contribute to the - Swanquist said AmeriSpec will Dr. Dan Waxman, principal officer for the Southeastern declining amount of blood donors, Waxman said. In addition to maintain its existing staff and its Michigan Blood Services Region, said the action is regrettable the Canton closing, the American Red Cross has closed the international headquarters in Orange, but necessary. - Dearborn Donor Center to volunteer blood donors. CA. AmeriSpec, with 260 franchise “For the last five years we have watched donations go down “The good news is we’re looking at new locations in the area, offices throughout the U.S. and throughout the region,” he said, “but we especially noticed the and telling incoming people to go to our other centers to donate,” Canada, provides property inspections, decline at the Canton Donor Center.” said Waxman. “And we still have our bloodmobiles, which are testing for carbon monoxide and radon, The Canton Donor Center, which is located at 6700 Canton very successful. We get 70 percent of our donations fr;om the water analysis, energy assessment, Center Rd. in Westgate Plaza, only received 3,300 pints of blood m obiles.” termite inspection and a variety of from donors from April 1995 to March 1996, Waxman said, Waxman said other blood donor centers, including Livonia’s ancillary services to home buyers, while other locations, such as Roseville and Livonia, had 9,500 and Ann Arbor’s, are currently being upgraded to handle the home sellers, home owners and real pints donated in the same time period. displaced Canton donors. estate professionals. According to Waxman, there could be several reasons why “You know I mentioned that we had 3,300 pints donated at Canton, one of the fastest growing communities in die state, can’t our Canton donor center in the last year,” said Waxman. “Well, support a donor center. that’s 3,300 pints that we have to collect elsewhere.” THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 9

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fP U iyif G |ilifi!fi 1 flin ifft 9 a v U ir^ iU f W hat’s Happening To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice at Clyde Sm ith & Sons IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Fennim an Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for W ednesday’s calendar (space permitting). P e r e n n i a l s ((over 150 kinds to choose!" $ J 7 94 inch pot | $4 79 gal. pot B oxed Jackson & Perkins $ |7 "fla t of 12 1 OR 3 FOR $ J 2 " H e a lt h ... ROSES Saucer Dwarf HEALTHY KIDS DAY : Alberta Spruce Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.ra. at Kellogg Park Obstacle Course, Parchute Games, drawing contests and Hybrid Teas and Star much more. For more information, caii the YMCA at 453-2904. 36” 5 gal. p o t ^ Q ^ S MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP Climbers M a g n o l i a s May 1 from 7-9 p.m. at the Marian Women’s Center, adjacent to St. Mary Hospital at Five Mile and Levan ‘4 f t . 3 / B roads in Livonia. Topic: Stress Management. For more information car to register, call 655-3314. Florabundas Red Bud Trees * FITNESS CLASSES Grandafloras $ 4 9 9 5 6-8 ft. tin. co1.$^|C^95 At St. John’s Church, 574 Sheldon Rd. Aerobics, Step, Weight and Intro to Step classes offered by Aerobic Fitness Co. Meaning, evening and Saturday classes. Childcare available mornings. Classes ongoing, join any­ time. Six-week sessions $33-75. For more information, call (810) 348-1280. AEROBIC AND STEP CLASSES Garden Seeds & Supplies • Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets At S t John’s Church, 574 Sheldon Rd. Meaning, evening, and weekday classes. Classes ongoing, join any­ time. For more information, call (810) 348-1280 NURSERY STOCK LUNCHTIME EXERCISE Healthy • Quality • Ready to Plant Lunch hour open skate at the Culture Center, 525 Farmer S t Feel are reduced from regular open skate fees. Mondays: 12:30-1:50 p.m.; Wednesdays: 1-2 p.m.; Fridays: 10:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. $2 for City resident or full Evergreens • Fruit Trees • Berries time worker in the City (please bring pay stub). $2.50 non resident. Fifty cents skate rental. For more informa­ Ornamentals • Flowering Shrubs tion, call 455-6623. • Shade Trees • Vines AEROBICS CLASS The City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department will hold low/high aerobics classes. $40-one day a • Exotic & Specimens week, $54-two days a week, $69 unlimited, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more infor­ mation, call Kathi at (810) 349-7928. EMERGENCY PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM ' Qualified Plymouth seniors can receive a month’s supply of medication, available at Township hall the sec­ VISA ond and third Fridays of each month. For an appointment, qall 455-7526. SMOKE STOPPERS The McAuley Health building will hold a continuing stop-smoking clinic with a free assessment. Patch users • CLYDE SMITH & SONS ANN ARBOR RD. are welcome. For mo:e i (formation, call Pat Harris at 712-4141. X JOY GREENHOUSES & GARDEN CENTER X 8000 NEWBURGH (313)425-1434 X - § WARREN $ FORD W £ B w O P E N 7 DAYS z “ M o n . - Sat. 9 -8 • Sun. 9*6 S c h o o ls ...

SALEM SOFTBALL CAR WASH The Salem Softball teams will hold a Car Wash on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Michigan National Bank on Ann Arbor Road near Haggerty Road. Donations are welcome. PCEP COUNSELING STAFF EXTENDS HOURS The counseling staff of the PCEP is now available during after-school hours until the end of the semester. At least one counselor will be available until 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 455- 6794 SCHO0LCRAFT-MSU TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP Schoolcraft College students transferring to MSU are eligible to win a $500 scholarship. Students must have a minimum o f 50 credits and transferring to MSU in the fall of 1996. The application deadline is May 3. For more information, call462-4463. CANTON/SALEM SENIOR CLASS PARTY Committees need help in preplanning stages to provide a festive atmosphere on graduation night for students in a safe and controlled environment. Business are urged to donate. Parents are urged to volunteer. Call Steering Committee members Pam Capaldi at 455-3869 or AndiSchmiedet at 397-6936. CANTON/SALEM GRADUATION At Bowen Field House at Eastern Michigan University on June 9. Canton at 1:30 p.m. and Salem at S p.m. SALEM SENIOR PROM At Burton Manor (formerly Roma Hall) on Schoolcraft Rd. east o f Ladbroke DRC in Livonia, May 18 firm 8 p.m. to midnight. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sate begining Monday through May 10. WSDP-88.1 FM NEW JA ZZ SHOW Every Friday from 8-11 p.m., featuring old and new Jazz. WSDP RADIO AUCTION May ! I from 8 a.m. to 10 pm .. Binds raised will purchase new Alert Emergency System Equipment, scholar­ ships and a new transmitter. All donations are tax deductible. Businesses interesting in donating should call the station at 416-7732. PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL/CLASS O F 1971 REUNION The 25th class reunion will be held at the Summit in Canton Aug. 31. For more information, call Marilyn Miller Smith at (810) 486-6060 or (810) 437-8517. W hat makes your C rier carrier so special? CLASS OF 197&SALEM HIGH SCHOOL Aug. 10 at die Novi Hilton. Class Reunions Plus, P.O. Box 806010, S t Clair Shores, MI 48080-6010. Call 886- 0770. Nom inate yonr CANTON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM C rier C urrier The Canton High School baseball team is selling discount cards good for free items and discounts at Plymouth Canton merchants. Cards cost $5, and are good for one year. Cards are available from any baseball team mem­ us “C rier C arrier ber or by calling 420-0127 after 3:30 p.m. weekdays. ELEMENTARY PARENT AWARENESS COMMITTEE NEEDS MEMBERS o f the M onth” Formed in the fall of 1994, the committee helps create a greater awareness among parents o f the need for stu­ dents to gain positive interpersonal skills at mi early age. The committee is comprised of parents, educators and • In 25 words or less, explain what makes your Crier business representatives. For more information, call Betty Bloch at 4164903. carrier so exceptional. P-C SCHOOLS NEEDS SPEAKERS The Plyraouth-Canton Business Education partemship program is looking for individuals willing to share their • Send or drop off your entry with your name, address, expertise with local students. To volunteer, cal! Betty Bloch at 416-4903. KINDEGART&N CREW REGISTRATION and daytime phone number to: The Plymouth-Canton Extended Day Program is holding registration for the Kindegarten Crew Program at Gaiiimore Elementary School. $40 registration fee and the cost is $30 a week. The Com m unity Crier Carrier Contest KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 1996/97 SCHOOL YEAR Registration is being held for Plymouth-Canton classes. To register, the child must be five-years-old by Dec. 1. 821 Pennim an Avenue • Plym outh, MI 48170-1624 Also needed for registration: child’s birth certificate; proof of residency (ex. property tax bill — driver’s license is unacceptable); c *v ' THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 11

W estside Singles W hat’s Happening (HOM E ST. The people who bring you the To list your group's event In this calendar, send or deliver the notice best & biggest singles dance.. IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. New address? Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday’s WELCOME WAGON® Celebrating 14 years o f Success! calendar (space permitting). can help you ___ Please put me on your feel at home “Upcoming Events’ tnailing!

G reeting new neighbors is a tradition with WELCOME Name ______■ ______WAGON - "A m erica's N eighborhood Tradition." I'd like to visit you. To say "Hi" and present gifts and greetings from com m unity-m inded businesses. I'll Address ______.______also present invitations you can redeem for more gifts. A nd it's all free. Phone______;______A WELCOME WAGON visit is a special treat to help you get settled and feeling more “at hom e." A Mail to: Westside Singles or simply... V.F.W. POST #6695 friendly get-together is easy to arrange. Just call m e. May 2 at the V.F.W. Post #6695,1426 S. Mill St., at 7:30 p.m. Awards will be presented. Open to the public. P.0. Box 5387 . bring this registration For more information, call Alice at 728-7619. Dearborn, Ml 48128 form in to our next dance. CANTON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE PLANT EXCHANGE 'TteBfc May 18 From 9-11 a.m. at the Park Pavilion on Proctor Rd., west of Canton Center, behind the Historical a b m i &s i o n Museum. Master gardeners will answer questions. Plant donations needed for Playscape. Volunteers needed. For In Plymouth In N.Canton When you register to join our more information, call Chris at 454-3468. Call JeanineWira: Call Chaudet: “Upcoming Events* mailing list ST. JOHN NEUMANN SINGLES GROUP 313/459-4613 313/453-1918 Summer Dance Blast June 15 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Pizza, pop, raffle tickets, prizes and music by James Dunn. HOTLINE: 313-981-0909 BYOB. No jeans. $8. For more information, call Marilyn at 591-9269 after 6 p.m. or Pat at 277-6083. NORTHVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY May 26 is the seasonal opening of Mill Race Village from 1-4 p.m. To welcome visitors, NHS is holding its third annual meet the author, book purchase and sale day. For table space respond by May 15 by calling Diane at 810-349-9005. PCAC SPONSORS “KISS MY HEAD” Heidi Hepler and Michele Ramo play Brazilian-Flamenco jazz with some vocals and instrumental selections. Series of concerts begins June 15, shows at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. For tickets, call the Plymouth Guitar Gallery at 459-8850. > PLYMOUTH-CANTON JAYCEES/ FLOWER SALE Mention the P-C Jaycees while buying plants and flowers at Canton Floral Gardens, 8307 N. Lilley, and they will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to the Jaycees. The program will run May 10 to Memorial Day (May 27.) The Plymouth-Canton Jaycees hold monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Plymouth Cultural Center. The meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Far more information, call the Jaycee Hotline at 453-8407. PLYMOUTH REPUBLICAN CLUB/PRECINCT DELEGATES WORKSHOP Informal, relaxed seminar tomorrow at the Water Club Seafood and Grill at 6 p.m. The Plymouth . Republican Club hold their regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Water Club Grill at 6 p.m. For more information, call Tom Hickey at 455-7110. ROTARY CLUB OF PLYMOUTH First annual repair blitz in the City of Plymouth will start at 8 a.m. Saturday. Volunteers will do repairs for elderly, low income home owners. PLYMOUTH LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS May 14, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, O ct 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. For mote information, call 453- 0750. WHISTLE STOP PLAYERS SUMMER CAMP Summer Performing Arts Camp, June 24-28 or July 15-19. Ages 5-15. Participation fee is $100. Camp to be held at PCAC, 774 N. Sheldon Rd. For more information or to register, call Jennifer at 453-5212. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS CONCERT Saturday at 8 p.m. at April 28 at 4 p.m. at Salem High School Auditorium. The 23rd annual spring concert is entitled “Expressions of Love.” $8 tickets are available at Evola Music and sideways in Plymouth. For more information, call 455-4080. CANTON NEWCOMERS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER The raffle ticket sale began April 1 and will end April 30; it benefits Hospice-Bereavement Program for Children serving western Wayne County. Call 522-4244 to confirm. The Newcomers will sell tickets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Kroger and K-Mart stores in Plymouth and Canton, and Las Vegas Golf store in Canton. Drawing will be May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sunflower Club. Six different prizes. For more information, call Dana at 416-9245 or Kristy at 207-1823. > PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PCAC is sponsoring a three-day trip to Philadelphia, June 21-23 to view the Cezanne Exhibition and the Barnes Foundation Collection. For more information, call Suncoast Travel at 455-5810 or PCAC at 416-4278. THE SENIOR ALLIANCE AREA AGENCY ON AGING Current entry level positions available through the Senior Community Service Employment Program. Positions are currently available in non-profit and governmental agencies. Individuals must meet some guidelines. For more information, call 1-800-815-1112. THURSDAY MORNING GOLF GROUP Small, informal ladies group at Hilltop Golf Course on Beck Road and Ann Arbor Trail. First meeting April 25 8 a.m. Pay weekly. For more information, call Carol at (810) 348-8649 or Joan at 455-9496. PLYMOUTH YMCA SPRING CLASSES Plymouth YMCA is currently taking registration for spring classes, including T-Ball, C-Ball, softball, soccer, youth golf lessons, karate, dance/gymnastics, tumbling, theme party Tuesday and other programs. For more information, call 453-2904. STU ROCKAFELLOW AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY The Stu Rockafellow Amateur Radio Society -will' hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month on the second floor of the Plymouth City Hall. For more information, call 455-7652. Amateur radio classes will be held Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Plymouth Township Hall. For more infor­ mation, call 454-4061. PLYMOUTH OPTIMIST CLUB The Plymouth Optimist Club meets every first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Mayflower Hotel. Meetings include dinner and a speaker. For further information contact Felix Rotter at 453-2375. The Optimist Club will sell entertainment bobks for $40 until Monday. For more information, call 453-8253 or 728- 7619. PLYMOUTH BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB The club is offering two scholarships for women who live in the City or township, are a single head of house­ hold; have financial need, high school or GED diploma; and be accepted to or attending school. Apply through­ out the year. Awards need based. For more information, call 453-4845. PLYMOUTH DISTRICT LIBRARY WRITER’S CLUB The second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Writers of ail experience levels are wel­ come. For more information, call 416-0418 CLOTHING BANK The Clothing Bank will be open to distribute donations of clothing to families in need on Tuesdays only from 9-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3:30 p.m. during the school year. To make an appointment or for more informa­ tion, call 416-6179. CANTON REPUBLICAN CLUB The Canton Republican Club, which meets on the third Thursday of each month, will be meeting at Cherry Hill School at 7 p.m. For more itff{Kmafloav cyi;Melis^McLaugh}inat495-03Q4, .vtffc'A W av ^ Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

m gs a re PLYMOUTH NORTHVILLE CANTON — M a y — — May — — M a y — Farmers Market 7:30am- 12:30pm - Gatherings Thursdays: Farmers Market - Northville Downs Race 10-11‘.Canton Clean-Up Call 397-5801 for details 10:Plymouth Theater Guild “ The Owl & Track Parking Lot 11: Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby - Heritage Park 13-17:National Senior Center Week call 397-5444 the Pussycat” (349-7710) 24-25: 9th Annual Flower Show - Downtown, 16: Plymouth Symphony Tops” Concert - Summit on 7: Showcase Plymouth ‘96 5-7pm Plymouth Manor 27: Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. - Downtown the Park- 7:30 p.m. 10: Plymouth Kiwanis - Peanut Sale - Downtown 3rd Thursday Update -7:30am Old Country Buffet 11: Art in the Air - 9am-5pm - McClumpia Park Canton Beautification Committee hosts a Plant (416-4ART) - Exchange - Heritage Park Pavilion 16: VFW Poppy Sale - Downtown 24-26 iCanton Soccer Club’s Annual Memorial 17: Friday Night Freebies - 7-9:30pm (455-1453) Invitational Soccer Tournament - throughout 17: Plymouth Symphony - Through the Year Cabaret Canton - Call 397-5110 for details 27: Memorial Day Parade - 9:30am Downtown 29: After Hours Business Connection 5:30pm Rose’s Restaurant

OPEN Sunday 12-5 pm. MILANO OPEN SUNDAYS 12-4 Wash-n-Wafis = GENTLEMEN’S FINE APPAREL i l l '^j/\yM 3Q 0fr The “Happy Pet” People 882 West Ann Arbor Trail Professional Pet Grooming $ * * s g e«jvu Downtown Plymouth All Breeds (313)453-0790 Mon.-Thurs. Unique Fashion for Women Call for an appointment Custom US J°,l„ ■ 924 W. Ann Artxw Trail 325 a Washington St 13 Forest Place • (313)459*1990 Plymouth . (313)459^340 Royal Oak. (313)548*2896 Tailoring f l j m WE SHIP • Across from the Cozy Cafe (313) 207-7808

ROCK SHOPPE Matinees every Sunday CARTER LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES PLUMBING - ELEC.- HEATING OPEN Monday thru Saturday Penn ion., riuirs. 10-8' OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Comer of N. Territorial Tues., W ed., Fri. 10-6 Theatre SUNDAYS 9 a.m .-3 p.m. & Gotfredson Sat. 10-5:30 We Deliver 313/455-5560 340 S. Main St. • Plymouth 1451 N. Territorial (Just L of US 23) 760 Penniman 313/453-0870 (313)459-6972 in . 313/665-5531 P.l.H. 313/665-5534

Open 7 Days a Week Open 7 Days a Week ’ Jewelry • Pottery The ' ■ j . A . 313/455-0445 ■ Kachinas BOX B A t & GfJILL 1 lithographs ■Unique American Sou tk west ® F5TA1516HED iN 19&Q Open Sunday 12-8pm Quality and Authenticity Guaranteed ■ GALLERIES LTD Member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association Across from Kellogg Park CAPPUCCINO BAR 866 West Ann Arbor Trail * Plymouth • (313) 455-8838 370 South Main • 313/455-0445 370 S. Main • (behind Chameleon) Mon. - Wed. 10-6; Thurs. - Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-6; Sun, 12-5 111 W. Ann Arbor Trail Hours: M on - Thurs & S at 9 a m . - 6 p . m . Hours: Mon-Thurs 9arh-9pm Plymouth 313/459-7390 Fri. 9 a m . - 9 p .m . » S u n . N o o n - 5 p . m . Fri-Sat 9am-1Tpm*Sun 9am-5pm S&WPRO YOU COULD BE HERE! i n HARDWARE 10-9 MONDAY - FRIDAY a n e m p c m u m o f d e l i g h t i 875 W. Ann Arbor Rd. C all your C rier A d Consultant 10-6 SATURDAY at Main St, Plymouth 313/453-6900 12-5 SUNDAY mon-fri 10-9 mc/visa 505 forest P>The' 388 South Main • Plymouth sat 10-6 discover Plymouth, tni 48170 313/453-1290 Community Crier 313/455-3400 sun 112-5 gjftpap & shipping (313) 45p-8312 M-F 8-8, Sat 1-5, Sun 10-2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 13 Page 14 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 The

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Who and what is the best of the best in The Plymouth-Canton Community? Read on. The Community Crier recently completed L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t its annual Readers Rate survey. Although the results are not Plymouth City Commission ...... 3.53 scientific, they give a complete — and sometimes surprising- Plymouth Township Board of Trustees ...... 3.26 glimpse into life in our community. Canton Township Board of Trustees...... 3.12 Response to this year's Readers Rate was better than ever. Plymouth-Canton School Board ...... 3.00 More people than ever took the time to complete the survey than Plymouth-Canton Schools (overall)...... 3.77 any Readers Rate, which in itself shows the interest in Elementary Schools...... 4.05 community activities, people and government. Middle Schools ...... »...... 3.67 High Schools...... 3.66 The results of the survey are compiled on a five-point scoring Community Continuing Education...... 4.65 system, with five being the best and one being the worst. Superintendent Charles Little ...... 3.38 What do you think about the results? Did we leave out a P-C Schools Administration...... 3.17 category? Send a letter to “Readers Rate Responses, ” c/o The School Principals...... 3.44 Community Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170 or T ea ch ers...... 4.03 call (313) 453-6900. Parent-Teacher Groups...... 3.97 This is your community! Schoolcraft College...... 3.98 Plymouth Library...... 4.17 Canton Library...... 4.46 Canton Parks and Recreation...... 4.24 City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation...... 3.71 Plymouth Township Parks and R ecreation...... 3.45 Wayne County Parks...... 3.34 Huron-Clinton Metroparks ...... 3.90 Plymouth Cultural Center ...... 3.68 Plymouth Township (overall)...... 3.75 Ganton (overall)...... 3.45 City of Plymouth (overall) ...... 3.91 Plymouth City Manager Steve W alters ...... 3.22 Canton Supervisor Tom Yack ...... 3.00 Township Supervisor Kathleen Keen McCarthy ...... 3.40

Best Store Clerk in Plymouth - Canton • • •

Denise M urawski Voted in the Crier’s Reader Survey.

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P u b l i c S a f e t y City of Plymouth Police ...... 41 g What YOU said... Plymouth Township Police...... 3.98 Canton Police ...... 3 97 “Stop rqising our tax liability with 35th District Court...... 3 38 this silly streetscape! Fad brick Wayne County Circuit C ourt...... 3.14 Wayne County Sheriff...... 3.57 walks in front o f car washes, oil Michigan State Police ...... 4 95 Plymouth Community Fire Department...... 4.50 change garages and fast food joints B est C offee Sp ot (dine in) ...... The Plym outh C offee Bean, C om pany Canton Township Fire & Rescue...... 4.00 SERVICE is not going to turn Plymouth into B est C up of C offee (to go) ...... The Plym outh C offee B ean C om pany Have you ever called the police? ...... yes-74% no-26% B irm in g h a m — and God forbid that Have you ever called fire/rescue?...... ?...... yes-38% no-27% B est Burger ...... B o x B a r Do you feel safe here? ...... yes-96% no-4% it d id ! ” B est P izza...... M ain S treet P izza —NAME WITHHELD

B e s t M e a l ...... Cafe Bon Hom m e

B est Store to Shop At ...... sid ew ays “There needs to be more publicity

B est Barber/H air S tylist ...... M el, M el’s G oldon R azor given to hometown talent. Example:

B est B ank/C redit U nion Teller ...... Carol M ikaelian, N BD Bank Plymouth Community Band

B e s t P o l i c e O f f i c e r ...... B o b S c o g g i n s , P l y m o u t h P o l i c e C h i e f Concerts. M ore features on w hat’s

B est W aiter/W aitress ...... M ary Pugh, Box Bar happening in our schools should be

B est B artender ...... Tom R hodes, Station 885 in c lu d e d .”

B est D oughnut/Bagel/M uffin ...... B rueggers B agel Bakery —NAME WITHHELD

B est B reakfast S p ot...... B o d e ’s V O T E D T H E B est Lunch Spot ...... Station 8 8 5 PLYMOUTH/CANTON COMMUNITIES’ B est D inner Spot ...... C a f e B o n H o m m e ■BEST COFFEE SPOT (DINE-IN) B est B ar...... B o x B a r ■BEST CI B* OF COFFEE B est Car R epair aeoeaa«e«»asa«»aaaaaBoaaa«cas«aa«a««»Bs ».» ■ ■ ■ » • • ■■o»aaaaae E3 S 11 D

B est U .S. M ail G arrier/Postal W orker ...... (tie) Gail R yan, R andy Sharland

B est D elivery P erson ...... ______Rick N edroscik, U PS

B est School Principal ...... Jim Burt, A llen E lem entary

B e s t T e a c h e r ...... D enise M cLane, Isbister E lem entary

B est S ch ool B us D river...... Anna Fowler

B e s t E v e n t ...... Art in the Park and w e are expanding B est Spot to Spend Two H ours ...... K e l l o g g P a r k to b etter serve you.1 B est C om m unity V olunteer ...... H ank B urgoff

B est E lected O fficial ...... (tie) Kathleen Keen McCarthy, Judge Ron Lowe, Tom Yack Hours: ______CAPPUCCINO OPEN 7 DAYS B est Store C lerk ...... D enise M urawski, G runwald’s H ouse of Fudge Mon.-Th. 7a.m.-l l.p.m. B E A N GIFTS Fri. 7am.-12p.m EST. B est T radesperson ...... B i l l B e i t n e r , B e i t n e r J e w e l e r y Sat, 8a.m.-12p.m. OUTDOOR Sun. 1 p.m Carol Mikaelian at Plymouth’s downtown NBD branch was named 8 PATIO SEATING B est City/Twp. W orker ...... (tie) Jim A nulew icz, Paul Sincock Best Teller by Community Crier readers. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) 884 PENNIM ANAVE. • PLYMOUTH • (313)454-0178

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DUMOUCHELLE ANTIQUE APPRAISAL CLINIC APRIL 30, 1996 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “PLYMOUTH - CANTON COLLECTS” On Display NOW—October 1996 Antique, Collectible or Family Treasure? Special Feature — “From Penniman to Pursell Find Out What It’s Worth! ■ The Story of Plymouth’s Two Congressman Special Feature — “Made in Plymouth99. Call the Museum to schedule your appointment (313)455-8940 40 4 0 . 2 0 2 0 y e a r s y ea rs, y e a r s years GIFT SHOP NEWS Did you know you may shop in The Museum Gift Shop whenever The Museum is open “TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME” APR IL 18, 1996 • 6:30 p m . without paving admission to tour The Museum. ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE: Speaker: David Martin, Assistant Baseball Coach, EMU Join The Plymouth P l y m o u t h H istorical Society H istorical M useum Plymouth History Books • Crafts • Adult Pins i Program: “The History of Baseball” Individual M embership $15, Family 155 South Main Street * Plymouth Victorian Books & Other Folk Toys • Paper Dolls Dinner: Hot Dogs, Peanuts and Cracker Jacks M embership $25, Life M embership $250. (313)455-8940 Children’s Tea Sets • Greeting Cards • Jewelry M embers receive our monthly newsletter, « Games-Old&3 New • Rowe Pottery Hosted by: The American Legion Auxilliary unlimited museum admission and use of Regular Hours: Wed., Thurs., Sat. 1-4 & Sun. 2-5 We have a variety of items for sale with a wide price-range our circulating library of reference. Admission: Adults $1.50, Students 500, Family $4.00 —from a marble for 50 to Rowe Pottery with our Museum logo!

C ongratulations- to the Now you can buy g[5T Plymouth Historical Society

P L f m m it k cM u I q M c g I and Plymouth Historical Museum APR Financing Society on 40 yeaM, on the a a n d t o t h e celebration of your anniversaries! f 3 I m t Your friends at: P U p m o e d U 1996 TAURUS 1996 CONTOUR Mudenm on 20 yeaM! 28000 Grand River Ave. 1997 F-150’s FORD Farm ington H ills 1997 ESCORTS PHacktneU SPECIAL 24 MONTH 24,000 Ml Com m unity Crier 41001 Plymouth Road • Plymouth * (313)453-1100 • „ COMMITTEDccmma 9 COMMUNITY § COMMUNICATIONS • 810/474-4800 LEASE RATES ALSO REDUCED 821 Penniman Avenue • Plymouth, Michigan 48170 —ON DISPLAY— Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 pm.; Sat. By appointment *2.9% APR Financing up to 43 months with approved credit. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 19

C u l t u r a l What YOU said... Plymouth Community Arts Council ...... 4.13 Canton Historical Society ...... 4.32 “I find the City of Plymouth Plymouth Historical Society...... 4.45 Plymouth Symphony...... 4.53 becoming more progressive and that Canton Senior’s Kitchen Band...... 3.92 Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps...... 4.68 excites me. The streetscape really Plymouth Theatre Guild...... 4.23 Plymouth Community Band...... 4.61 gave the City the boost it needed. I Plymouth Community Chorus ...... 4.50 see Plymouth doing very well into the PCEP Park Players ...... 4.4 4 PCEP Marching B and...... 4 .5 6 2 0 0 0 s .” PCEP Symphony ...... 4.61 —FRANK KUSZAK

Thank you Plymouth-Cantonfor voting us the best lunch spot!! ; Great S erv ice MAYA’S DELI § Everything made fresh daily f

Large variety of sandw iches

O ur specialty is corned beef

H om em ade soups and salads

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C all A head for C arry-out Orders 550 Forest Ave. * Downtown Plymouth * (313)453-8870 (at back of Westchester Mall, facing Harvey St.) • (313)453-8871 _____ Monday - Friday 10-4 ______

Voted The Best Postal Workers in the Plymouth-Canton Communities

Denise Murawsjd at Grimwald’s House of Fudge was named Best Store Clerk by the readers of The Community Crier. (Crier photo by GAIL RYAN RANDY SHARLAND R. Alwood Jr.) Congratulations I w i a h ilH from all your fellow postal workers! UNITED STATES Plymouth Fall Festival...... "...... 3.85 Canton Liberty Fest...... '...... 3.57 POSTAL SERVICE. Plymouth International Ice Spectacular...... 4.07 Downtown Plymouth Beck Rd. & Clipper 8 6 0 Penniman 4 7 5 2 6 Clipper Art in the P ark...... 4.52 Help NEEDY FAM ILIES in OUR CO M M UNITY July 4th Parade and Fireworks ...... 4.02 Support our N ational Food D rive Canton Small Business Person of the Year/Athena Award...... 3.46 Leave non-perishable food by your m ailbox Saturday, M ay 11th Santa Comes to Canton ...... 3.47 or drop-off foood the w eek of M ay 6-11 a t either P ost Office Plymouth Christmas ...... 3.67 OR Danny's, The Plym outh Cultural Center, or K roger a t Ann A rbor Trail and Sheldon Canton Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance ...... 4.13 Page 20 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

Plymouth Family Services ...... ,3 .6 7 M e d i a /H o s p i t a l s /G r o u p s Canton Family Services ...... 3.73 Continental Cablevision...... 3.46 First S te p ...... 4 .6 2 W SD P ...... 4.1 0 Salvation Army ...... 4 .6 2 The Community Crier ...... 3.94 Goodfellows...... 4 .4 2 The GUIDE to Plymouth-Canton-Northville...... 4 .2 0 Service Clubs ...... 4.11 Oakwood Hospital...... 3.72 Plymouth Senior Citizens Programs...... 3 .9 0 McAuley/Arbor Health ...... 4.20 Canton Senior Citizens Programs...... 4 .3 3 S t Mary’s Hospital...... 3.57 D.A.R.E ...... 4.32 ; Henry Ford Health Center...... 3.8 7 Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce ...... 3.63 M C a re ...... 3.75 Canton Chamber of Commerce...... 3.29 ; Plymouth Community United W ay ...... 3.88 YMCA ...... 3.2 8 .■* Canton Community Foundation...... 3.07 C lo s e -U p ...... 4.00 Growth W orks ...... 3.9 7 Community Literacy Council...... 4 .3 0 Secretary of State (Canton office)...... 3 .4 5 M.E.S.C. (Canton office) ...... 3 .0 0 Plymouth Post Office (delivery)...... Canton Post Office (delivery)...... 3.20

V oted‘TTie Communities’ Politics, anyone? BEST EVENT ar^your calendars • Invite your Plym outh’s 16th Annual Art in the Park J U L Y 1 3 T H J U L Y 1 4 T H S a t u r d a y S u n d a y 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m

V o t e d # 1 f o r BEST Lunch! & BEST Bartender,

B ackside T o m ! ! Plymouth Township’s Jim Anulewicz was named one of the 885 Starkweatlier 03. Plymouth community’s best elected official. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) (818)459-0885

Enjoy a variety of fine food while you C o m m e n t o n I s s u e s

watch the trains roll by, Should Plymouth Twp. develop a recreation program? ...... yes-78% no-22% relax in our Trackside Lounge Are you happy with the Summit? ...... yes-96% no-4% Should the Summit be expanded? ...... yes-25% no-75% or get cozy in our fireside room. Is Hilltop Golf Course satisfying compared to others?...... yes-47% no-53% Will Hilltop’s new leasee have positive affect?...... yes-74% no-26% Should City and Twp. combine dispatch/tockup?...... yes-80% no-20% Live Entertainment "Lettuce meet your Should Plymouth change its parking requirements?...... yes-69% no-31 % Wednesday - Saturday business or social needs Do you prefer shopping in a downtown area? ...... yes-75% no-25% Should the City and Twp. unify? ...... yes-51 % no-49% serving you 7 days a week" 7 p.m. -12 a.m. Should govt, share police services? ...... yes-68% no-32% Should govt, share fire services?...... yes-71% no-29% Should govt, share dispatch services?...... yes-74% no-26% Should govt, share recreation services?...... yes-73% no-27% 885 Starkweather Should govt, share public works services? ...... yes-64% no-36% Old Village Do you get your money’s worth in taxes in Plymouth? ...... yes-65% no-35% (313)459-0885 Do you get your money’s worth in taxes in Canton?...... yes-43% no-57% Do you get your money’s worth in taxes in the Twp.? ...... yes-61 % no-39% Do you get your money’s worth in school taxes?...... yes-64% no-36% . ■ ■ . i t %.'.t X h " i "r v THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 21 What YOU said... A t y o u r “Plymouth Police need to be less reactionary towards teens. Not all of them are bad. I do think it's great s e r v i c e they ’ve slowed drivers on Sheldon Road. Great job!” —GLORIA POIRIER

“Put in more about the Canton Senior Kitchen Band. They do an outstanding job entertaining. ” —ROGER AND NANCY KELLOGG Great workers

Randy Sharland and Gai! Ryan were .named the Best U»S» Mail Carrier/Postal W orker In this year’s Community Crier Readers Rate, (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.)

M ary Pugh is the top server as voted by The Community Crier readers. Pugh is a waitress at the Box Bar. (Crier photo by R. Alwood, R a t e T h e C r i e r Jr.) P-C Schools Coverage ...... 3 .8 5 Canton Coverage ...... 3 .8 6 City of Plymouth Coverage ...... 4 .2 5 What YOU said... Plymouth Township Coverage. .4 .1 2 Police/Court Coverage ...... 3 .8 2 ‘7 wish Plymouth or Plymouth Business Coverage ...... 3 .8 8 Sports Coverage ...... 3.71 Township would build a public pool. Opinion Pages...... 3 .8 0 Our kids need it. This would stop all Letters to the Editor...... 3 .9 8 Friends and Neighbors section .3 .6 3 the teens hanging out where they What’s Happening ...... 3.81 Local History ...... 3 .8 5 shouldn’t be. ” Classified Advertisements...... 3 .4 9 Curiosities...... 3 .4 2 —NAME WITHHELD , S'«V»V*<$ • Ve** •&

deaths Plymouth service center owner dead at 68 Charles P. Cude, a Livonia resident and longtime He resided in Livonia since 1956 and is a former Bloomfield, Susan (John) Callen of Livonia and Plymouth business owner, died April 6, 1996 at the Plymouth resident. Gail (Mark) O’Neill of South Lyon; brother, age of 68. Mr. Cude was a member of the Plymouth Rock Wallace Cude; sisters, Mary Forrester and Charlotte Mr. Cude was bom Feb. 5, 1928 in Union City, Masonic Lodge, received a beautification award Johnson; and 16 grandchildren. TN. from the City of Plymouth and was a veteran of the Arrangements were made by and services were Mr. Cude was a member of the Plymouth Korean War, serving in the Army. held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in business community for 40 years. He was the owner He is survived by his wife, Ann Cude of Livonia, Plymouth with Rev. Stephen Stump officiating. of Chuck’s Service Center in Plymouth for the past whom he married Sept. 30, 1950; sons, Joseph E. Burial was at Parkview Memorial Cemetery in 20 years, Prior to that, he owned Chuck’s Shell (Laura) Cude of Livonia and John R. (Patti) Cude of Livonia. Memorial tributes can be made to Angela Service and Chuck’s Marathon. Novi; daughters, Sherry (Jim) Brandt of West Hospice. RUTH J. QUINN Ruth J. Quinn, a Stuart, FL and former Plymouth resident, died April 21,1996 at the age of 72. Obituaries Mrs. Quinn is survived by her daughters, Penny (Dave) Priehs of For more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier, Novi, Patricia Quinn of Kalamazoo, Mary (Robert) Benham of contact your funeral director or call (313) 453-6900 Birmingham, Nettie (Bud) Garter of Cottage Grove, OR and Beverly (Victor) Bell of Escondido, CA; sons, Timothy Quinn of Plymouth, H.R. BOB SMITH Thomas (Kim) Quinn of Port St. Lucie, FL, Burton Quinn of Mayville God saw him getting tired. and John (Dorothy) Quinn of Hancock; sisters, Mary Kay (Roger) A cure was not to be. McDonald of Naperville, IL, Elaine (William) Bell of Traverse City So he put his arms around him and Sharon (James) Evans of Elkhart, IN; brother, Kenneth (Ruth) and whispered, “Gome with me” Brown of Marion, I A; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. With tearful hearts we watched A memorial service will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the him slowly fade away. Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth. Burial was at Although we loved him dearly, Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, IRENE E. BERRIDGJE his hands were laid to rest. Irene E. Berridge, a Plymouth resident, died April 21,1996 at the God broke our hearts to prove to us, age of 81. he only takes the best. Mrs. Berridge was a homemaker who also served as precinct In loving memory of H.R. Bob Smith who passed away April 25, chairperson and worker for 30 years for the Plymouth-Canton 1995. Sadly missed by his wife Ann, family and friends. School elections as well as the city, state and federal elections. She came to the Plymouth community in 1939 from Ann Arbor and was THELMA R. BARRETT a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Plymouth. Thelma R. Barrett, a Garden City resident, died April 17,1996 at Mrs. Berridge is survived by her husband, Earnest W. Berridge of the age of 64. Plymouth; daughter, Kathleen Ann Berridge of Plymouth; son, Mrs. Barrett was born Jan. 8,1932 in Pikeville, TN. David J. Berridge of Harrison; brother, Henry Faulk of Albion; and She is survived by her husband, William K. Barrett of Garden grandchildren, Brandon and Christopher. City; daughters, Ruth Barrett of Boston, MA and Jeannene (Daniel) Services will be held today at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Evangelical Barrett of Canton; two sisters; one brother; and grandchildren, Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter Berg officiating. Burial will be at Nichole, Jeffery, Nicholas arid Timothy Barrett. Oakland Hills Cemetery in Novi. Arrangements were made by the Arrangements were made by and services were held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial tributes can Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. Robert be made to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Forward Millar officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth. * Planning Fund. Memorial tributes can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

MARY ANN ROBERTS Schrader - Howell Mary Ann Roberts, a Livonia resident, died April 20, 1996 at the FUNERAL HOME age of 60. Serving Plymouth-Canton Mrs. Roberts was born Sept. 18, 1935 in Weirton, WV. She S in c e 1 9 0 4 moved to the community in 1956, where she worked at Red Bell Nursery School until she retired in 1979. A ^^vaditlo-n d ed icated to- S e s u U c e She is survived by her husband, Gerry Roberts; daughter, Rebecca A. (Lonnie) Ruthig of Westland; son, Mike (Lisa) Roberts Please consider us of Livonia; sister, Anna Sue Buratynski of Toronto, OH; brother, your source George Balint of Weirton, WV; five grandchildren; and many other for pre-arranged relatives living in the community. funeral information Services were held at Divine Savior Church in Westland with Rev. Alexander A. Kuras officiating. Arrangements were made by (313)453-3333 Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Westland. Mass offerings 280 South Main Street -- - THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 23 35th District Court Celebrates Law Day — May 1 "It is appropriate for the days events to include a dedication in the memory of Attorney Robert Delaney for two reasons,” said Judge T his year's Ae&te*. VS* C o^ l^ lo^ T fee Original % MacDonald. "First, the theme of Law Day 1996 is ‘The U.S. A m e s b & m . is- an. f m Americans- to Constitution - The Original American Dream/ Bob strongly believed tidk 1 Whage m & that one of the most important roles lawyers play in society is that of p p p ^ fla te rhc contr&a.tktn* an Informed t ‘Defenders of the Constitution/ Secondly, and perhaps more important­ ly, is the attendance of the students. Bob Delaney was often seen active d&fe&ftry make&r uy uurcoitftfca^ift&rtl defer ig young people before the Honorable Dunbar Davis. He did so, notthe fee, which was usually waived, hut because he cared Whetheryou&re-a Iawyer* ateacher*aMaritattl*.adfoic and believed in lending a hand.” The dedication will be made by his wife Joanne with the presentation of an original print entitled "The leader or * r^aerned ekters* you m m sn ak e *1*1$ yaar*$ Jury” by artist Barbara A. Wood to the 35th District Court. The public Law Bay theme *eatita»i this year &$*ci heyutsdL is welcomed to attend. The presentation will be at 12:30 p.m. in Courtroom 200. Students from Mrs. Margo Panko’s classes at Central Middle School have been invited to attend several special Law Day activities on May 1, 1996 at the 35th District Court. Featured will he a dedication in memory of Attorney Robert Delaney.

Planned for the morning is a tour of the court and the opportunity to watch a typical day on the criminal docket. Judges John MacDonald and Ron Lowe will meet with the students for a question and answer period. The students will then join the judges for a "brown hag” lunch, with a dessert being provided by the judges. Also invited to join the students for lunch are the members of the Wayne County Suburban Bar Association. The public is invited to bring their own "brown bags” and join the students, judges and lawyers for lunch.

“The Jury” Barbara A. Wood

E lizabeth M . Johnson ROGER A. H ASLIC K The Lawyers A ttorney at Law A ttorney an d C ounselor of the Bennett House

General Civil and Criminal Practice 960 W. A nn A rbor Trail Michael Bartnicki S u i t e 4 • Plym outh, M I 48170 409 Plymouth Rd., Ste. 210 • Plymouth Scott Kappler (313)455-9002 (313)455-8850

Cameron Miller (313)459-4740 Donald Morgan JAMES R. KOHL Plunkett & C ooney, P.C .

Michael Mama Ronald W. Lowe DISTRICT JUDGE 243 West Congress, Ste. #800 660 Plymouth Road Detroit, Mi 48226 - 313/965-3900 134 North Main Street • Plymouth 35th District Court P.O. Box 3050-C State of Michigan Plymouth. Michigan 48170-1891

MINDER, PANZER, MUICAHY & MAUN Theodore J. Johnson Attorneys & Counselors Attorney at Law 25505 WEST TWELVE MILE SURE 1000 SOUTHFIELD, Mi BRIAN J. STACEY 48034-1811 attorney at law Criminal • D ivorce • C ustody • Visitation (810) 353-5595 B usiness • Personal Injury lOUHSE. (800) 9634595 fACSIAWE: (810)9484677 BAKER HOUSE BUS. (513) 4S9-37IO 253 SOUTH MAIN STREET PAX. (313) 459-2102 BRANCH OFFICES PLYMOUTH. MICHIGAN 48170 DETROIT AND 9450 S. Main Street • Plymouth STERUNG HEIGHTS ALAN G. BLATNIKGFF

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For Sale______Home Improvement Services FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION BP Home Services-Your personal handyman- Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Roofing, siding, decks, additions, and -All home rqaintenance. Licensed & insured. Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch, drywall.AII home repairs and improvements. Ask for Bob. (313)572-0859______Fathead Minnows. LAGGI’s FISH FARM, INC., Licensed and insured, James Fisher, licensed ELECTRICIANS 08988 35th St., Gobles, Ml 49055 (616)628- builder, 313-455-1108. 2056-Days, (616)624-6215-Evenings. RESIDENTIAL WESTERN WAYNE AND TONY’S TREE SERVICE OAKLAND COUNTIES-10 years experience, HOUSEHOLD GOODS-Pfaltzgraff set. Trimming, topping, removal and stumps. 25 major and minor work, top quality, low prices. Yorkville-blue. 50 pieces, $65. Full keyboard years experience. Free estimates. Jeff (313)278-4629. ______with stand, $125. Call 453-5529 (313)420-0550 Lawn cutting services. Plymouth-Canton ORLANDO-4 Hotel nights near Disney can use Wallpapering. Quality work. Reasonable rates. area.(313)451-0878______anytime, Value $300. Sale $100. (313)438- Barb, (313)455-1348. Nancy, (810)229-4907 SPRING IS HERE 2686. ______. Let me clean your flowerbeds, trim bushes, Housecleaning plant bulbs/flowers. Call the “Merry Maid of the . SAVE THE EARTH, PLANT A TREE. Garden”. 981-1177______Clearance on evergreens. Some in pots, some Mature women, honest and reliable seeking to you dig. $5 to $10. 455-8625______clean the home you care about with quality. Situation Wanted Experienced with excellent references. 453-8717 THE PCEP ANNUAL STAFF has collected AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACT WORK numerous yearbooks from previous years. If HOUSEKEEPING DONE WITH PRIDE • Schematic capture you’re interested in purchasing one from 1970 453-6020 OR 513-2974 • PCB lay-out to the present, please contact Ms. Pearson at ® Digital/Analog circuit design Plymouth-Salem High School. (313)416-7728. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CLEANING »Z World embedded systems The prices are as follows: 1970-1979, $15.00; WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH. SALEM INTERFACE, Dale Good 1980-1989, $20.00 1990-1994, $25.00 TRUSTWORTHY, EXCELLENT ______(313)454-0100______ANN ARBOR ANTIQUES MARKET THE REFERENCES.(313)277-0664 OR (313)561- Looking for person(s) 25-35 years to bike with BRUSHER SHOW, Saturday and Sunday, WATERBED FOR SALE! White frame, heater, 1425. in The Plymouth-Canton/Ann Arbor areas. Call May 19,6 a.m-4 p.m., “Celebrate Spring”, mattress and liner included. $100 or best. Maura at The Crier, 453-6900. 5055 Ann Arbor, Saline Rd., Exit #175 of I-94. (810)541-8526______Experienced housekeeper. Reasonable rates, PROFESSIONAL BIKERS NEED NOT Over 300 dealers in quality antiques and free estimates. Call Marcy-(313)729-3554. ______REPLY.______select collectibles all under cover. Admission WEDDING PILLOWS $4.00, 28th season. The original!!______Beautiful ruffled/lace pillows using your Two honest and responsible women will clean Wedding Dress For Sale wedding invitation for a treasured keepsake. your home, reasonable with references contact Autos for Sale Reasonably priced. Designs by Denise, Becky at (313) 454-3571 Wedding dress and veil for sale. BRAND (313)459-2080 ______NEW-NEVER WORN. Call (313)453-5496 for ’84 Buick Skyhawk, great condition, under Lessons details!______■______64,000 miles. Asking $1,600, (810)349-4365. ______Found ATEVOLA’S 2 DOGS, Sunday, March 24 at Ann Arbor Rd. Curiosities______’92 Mustang LX 2 door sedan. Loaded. Low Pianos, organs, keyboards, music, ATTENTION CRIER READERS Mileage. Auto. A/C. Mint condition, $7,200 or and Gotfredson. Beagle/Basset types. Call accessories. Sales, lessons, service. Evola best offer. (313)455-4498 455-3450, Susie G, Stable.______Music, 215 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Are you without a carrier in your ______(313)455-4677______, neighborhood? It is now possible to receive Builders______‘ Free* The Paper With Its Heart In The Plymouth- This classification is FREE to those Lost Ganton Community, by mail, at a SAVINGS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS, roofs, decks, offering objects for free to the public. It is Call now! 313-453-6900 basement, kitchens and more. Licensed. Paul not intended for commercial use. PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES. Blue frames 1 year: $40.00 (313)451-0106. in red case. 451-0657______GAS DRIER, (IT WORKS) and queen size Childcare Needed waterbed. Call 459-2217______Pest Control Woman wanted for nice part-time babysitting Garage Sales. THOMPSON PEST CONTROL THURSDAY IS job in my Plymouth home. Call Kathy, 459-0827 APRIL 25-27-44600 JOHN ALDEN, West of Locally owned and operated. Free estimates (313)459-8621 FLOWER DAY Children’s Resale Sheldon Road, between Ann Arbor Rd. and Ann Arbor Trail. 10 to 5. ______Photography Need extra CASH? Children’s Orchard pays WESTBRIAR II SUBDIVISION. North of Joy cash for children's clothing, toys and equipment Rd., 1 Mile West of Sheldon Road. April 27, 9 RAWLINSON PHOTOGRAPHY 25% O FF To T v s ' in excellent condition. Call 313/453-4811 Elegant Wedding Photography a.m. to 5 p.m. 25 families. Furniture, .______(313) 453-8872______' for appointment. appliances, ahd.much more!______ALL FRESH FLOWERS Cash & Carry Thursday Only . For Sale Home Improvement Retail for Lease AMERICA’S BUDGET STORAGE, 40671 Joy Plymouth office space--1 suite windowed S X J P E R SPECIAL BRATTON PAINTING & DECORATING office, 290 sq. ft.. Non-smoking buildting Rd., Canton, Ml. will auction the contents of Prompt and Professional Service. Plaster & the following units for unpaid rent to the w/ample parking. $350.00/mo., utilities # Dutch Tulips$095 per bunch Of 10 Drywall repairs. Wallpaper removal. Tom, 482- included. (313)459-5693. highest bid on April 30, 1996 at 1:0Q p.m. 7224. ______' B-37 McHugh:Crib, jack stands, bean bags Good thru 4-27-96 D-15-Layne: 3 bikes, furniture, lawn chairs, BRIAN’S PAINTING, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, Westland-Ann Arbor Trail- Merriman Rd. 1,640 sq.ft. (+400 sq.ft, heated garage). Corner boxes, etc. 15 years experience, 810/349 -1558. HeidesJflBu flowers & gifts F-2-Brey: Lawn mower, iawn equipment, drum building. Large advertising sign. Formerly Cleaning, powerwashing and staining decks Doctors office. Ideal for vet., nursery school, 995 W. Ann Arbor Trail At Harvey set, ladders, bikes, dryer, refrig. and privacy fences, 453-6020 ‘Downtown Plymouth F-22 Campbell: 2 couches, dresser, suitcases, accounting etc. Broker 313-459-7570. F-33-Davis: Furniture, Lionel trains, boxes Creative Carpentry for all your home ;(313)453-5140 I-34 Hintz: TV, microwave, furniture, bike, remodeling projects- Real Estate boxes Deck/Garages/Siding/Additions and more! Licensed and insured. 416-1868 All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to Federal Fair ■ F-27-Bowers: Chain saw, weed eater, wheel Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise ‘any barrow, tools, etc. DECORATING SERVICES preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, MARTHA DAVIS-wish you were here; sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or intention to make any BAHAMA CRUISE! 5 days/4 nights, PAINTING - WALLPAPERING Remember the building on the corner of Molding;, drywall - plaster repairs. such preference, limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not Sheldon and Junction? A Veterans Underbooked! Must sell! $279/Couple. Limited knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of ______CALL (313)451 -0987. -______organization used to meet there. You should Tickets. 1-800-935-9999, ext. 2494. Mon. - law. Our readers are hereby informed f/iaf all dwelling advertised in this Sat., 9 a.m.-10 p.m., EST. ELECTRICIAN-RESIDENTIAL WORK. Major newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. see it! THe Arts Council now has it. There are plays and classes, lectures—all kinds of and minor projects, old or new construction. HOME ON 1 1/4 IN HOMESTEAD ACRES, Customer Cancellation Forces Sale of 3 New Free estimates. Top quality, low prices. 10 activities. This group does so much for 2400 SQ. FT., A/C. Plymouth School, low Plymouth. It takes up a good deal of the slack Arch Style Steel Bldgs. 25 X 38, 30 X 42. Free years experience. Jeff (313)278-4629______taxes, year-round Florida room, attached 21/2 Shipping. Free Storage. Financing Available. that the schools are suffering. Isn’t Plymouth Flow-rite seamless gutters—Aluminum, car garage. Paved road, $219,900--(313)453- lucky to have such a bright and dedicated Huge Savings. Call Immediately 1-800-222- seamless gutters and downspouts. Also repair, 5529 or Pager: (313)572-8381______6335.______group? Never mir)d, one of these days you’ll cleaning, and painting(313)459-6280 be here. ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINK AT FOX, MAY 17, Rummage Sale JERRY'S PAINTING HANK M.: don’t buy any wooden pyramids. — 2-Balc. tickets, Row “D”, $40 (was $50), 453-8763 Plymouth Methodist Church Rummage Sale- Ed.______1983 Salem Graduate. 10 yrs. experience in May 1—9-5 p.m., May 2-9-1 p.m. ’95 WaveVenture, 3 seater, brand new, mint Plymouth area. Interior- Exterior. Quality work! BEAUREGARD eats Dairy King vanilla frozen condition, trailer, 16 hours,will sell w/out trailer, (313)482-5408 yogurt in cake cones and gets brain freeze. $6,450 or best offer (313)453-4571 Page 26 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

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Curiosities ______Curiosities JIMMY--Passing gas into the phone brings you to a new low!!______■______APICTURE FRAN: sorry about your car—Sharon.______W R I N K L E S ! BOB-FINALS WEEK IS HERE! Good luck and Thank God!______I S W O R T H GEORGE PERLES: thanks a lot for not knowing what was going on. Yeah right!—Your disgusted Spartan “friends.”______GENEVA STANDS IN. (Acting Grandmother) 1 , 0 0 0 W O R D S CUB SCOUT DEN thans Lakeshore Tire and MACK AVENUE PLANT Auto for the tour—especially the illustrative • Own a piece of Plymouth History. 15 Buildings reading material.______- to choose from including the Penn Theatre, DIANNE HERBRUCK gets older, older, older... Mayflower Hotel, Wilcox House, & Post Office. ANDREA MINTON gets older soon.______SE L L Y O U R Stop in today or call for a complete list. JESS eats raviolis at Karts Kountry Kabin—win GABRIALA’S, the Columbia dorm food as be as good?_____ 322 S. Main St., Plymouth, EXTRA ITEMS IN ______(3131455-8884.______TAMMY-Your new dress and shoes were so nice and looked lovely on you. Your friend can’t Jack, I know you like short shorts, but you don’t call you “trouble” when you look so pretty can have to modify my shorts!! (let alone, a very he? ______T H E C R I E R expensive pair of shorts). As McArthur once said We Shall Return._____ NOT GETTING THE CRIER DELIVERED FLORENCE NULTY-Just imagine, fifty years a DIRECTLY TO YOUR DOOR? It may just be PEO as your mother and mother-in-law were W ITH A PHOTO CLASSIFIED time for the kid next door to become your before you not only that, but your daughter. friendly neighborhood Crier Carrier. Call 453- Jane and Phyllis are following in your 6900 for more information. footsteps. It must be in your genes. Whatever it is, you’re a pretty special person. P.S, What • Safely wise--it doesn’t make sense-- did you do with fifty carnations? Old Charlie aesthetically it is really ugly—cost effective it is Johnson no doubt could have helped solve too much—Bill Beitner had it right ali along! your dilemmas, or at least tolerated it, even as Aggie______he put up with your noisy plumbing. ______. JIM MANZO-are you sure The Navy wants a Gerry be sure Annabelle gets the message. 50 year old man bn their ship? “WHY ARE YOU in here?” “I’m looking for my The Drooling Moose drinks from Guild mugs. attorney”—Dick Anderson, in Side Street, 1996 "A HOUSE" "A CAR" (we’ve heard lots of excuses).______TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You may not be “Puss in Boots” but you certainly do travel. THE HUMMERS: Isn’t it about time there was Surely, you “kissed the girls goodbye” Methinks a “meeting of your minds” with a “hummer you may have missed a few. If you did, you're throuwn in the celebrate your return to the fold” in big trouble! BEAUREGARD eats Club Creon pizza. MAURA-Fergie Is now playing with all our pets IT’S FRIDAY! Where is everyone?!______that have gone before--! feel for you!! “I could be dead” The Whiskey Lady______GIOVANNI MANZO-“Star light, star bright. “A PRETEND GRANDMOTHER” is something • INMT First star I’ve seen tonighf or any night that * less than a “real Grandmother” and just a little hasn’t had an aura around it. How wonderful! above an “old lady” Sometimes, if you’re lucky, "AN ANIMAL" No one told you that the auras would disappear and a real Grandmother isn’t available, you too around.lights or that colors would be so may be invited to be a “Pretend Grandmother” beautiful after your eye operation, did they? Accept quickly-you have been complimented APRIL & MAY SPECIAL CLASSIFIED SECTION What a great surprise for a^very special Dad beyond your wildest dreams.______and Grandfather!______“It was just a little dot” Mark P. Gee, I wonder Use the classifieds w/a photo to sell those one what color?(P.S.) The girls said they would of a kind treasures that you have-Homes- help ______- - Cars--Appiiances, Antiques, etc. Photo and 10 Tomorrow is take your kids to work day!!_____ PHOTO & 10 words words, only $14.50-Personal, private sales only. Purina April and May.______The 4 Musketeers brought the victory home. EVERY Happy Secretary’s Week to all the hardworking ONLY $14.50 THURSDAY secretary’s in our community!!______IS Val and Josh—Happy Birthday and many, FLOWER ______DAY many more!______- ■ — Private owners only— at Heide’s Lee, is the shark’s aim as true in the bathroom ______Harvey at Ann Arbor Trail______as it is on the golf course.______, Rich and Beth-next week is clean out the Neal-I’m thinkin’ about you, Bud! I love you No businesses perennial week-hope yours do weili very much!—Aunt Maura ______, >%THE HUMMUS YOU BROUGHT me is the Daddy—So glad your operation was a best thing I ever tasted (I never have had it success! Love, Boo-Boo ______> Extra words 20$.each before), as a matter of fact I had never even John Magnusson got a little sun this heard of it. As is my custom (sinful, isn’t it?) I weekend—he’s not just embarassedi C H A R G E I T ! did not share it, but had snacks ali weekend. Kristy, Steph and Rob are back—Yeahii Biessvoui ______■ .... . Elisa—I loved the orange and white flower W e now accept VISA and M astercard! arrangement—A great tribute to Fergie! You’re so sweet!______' ______To all who showed their support while Fergie was Call us to place your order today! sick—Your help and understanding was very much appreciated. Fergie will be dearly missed. Maura Jeanne’s got a birthday next Monday! (313)453-6900 Thanks to The Crier/COMMA, staff for picking up Joshua Stieniaer’s interpretation of fiv paper the slack whiie I was si£k. you did a bang-up job! TO SEE A NEED and fill it, is the first sign of Maybe I should get sick more often. Let’s see...the maturity. - next big mailing is Fail Fest (cough, cough) Maura THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 27

Crier Classifieds Employment Market JL * / WF. ACCF.PT VISA & MASTFRPAfin

Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted $200-$500 WEEKLY TEACHERS AIDE Immediate openings at Mailing travel brochures. No experience Plymouth preschool, part-time, afternoons, MANAGEMENT — necessary. For information send a self- Mon.-Fri. Experience a plus. 459-5830 addressed stamped envelope to: Universal WANTED-PART-TIME WORKERS FOR Travel, P.O. Box 610188, Miami, FL 33261 retirees, college students or couples. Fifteen to TRAINEES $35,000/YR. INCOME potential. Reading eighteen hours weekly in the Canton area. No Speed Limit books. Toll free (1)800-898-9778, ext. R-5746 (810)771-7181 To Success! for details.______i______$40,000/YR. INCOME potential. Home AGENCY Rent-A-Car System is a recognized competitor in .the insurance replacement car rental Typists/PC users. Toll free (1)800-898-9778, industry and an employee-owned and operated company. To help keep pace with our tremendous ext. R-5746 for listings. ______growth, we seek, hardworking, career-minded individuals to participate in our accelerated ASSISTANT MANAGER-part time, mini- * storage. Flexible hours, need basic computer management training program. skills and people friendly. Mr. Lapham. (8101349-5175 or 349-3466 ______Farmington, Plymouth CASHIER NEEDED FOR WESTSIDE BU.ILDLING MATERIAL CENTER. Excellent & Ann Arbor Locations wages and many benefits. Apply in person We are American Blind, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00. See Initially, you will learn every facet of our business from the ground up. Candidates who have what it office manager, 41900 Ford Road, Canton. Wallpaper Factory, the nation’s takes to complete our program can expect promotion opportunities within the organization in as little EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR largest direct marketer of home as 90-120 days from hire date. Traits we look for include business sense, attention to detail, sales & The Canton Chamber of Commerce is seeking decorating products. Our njarketing skills, customer service ability and excellent communication and organizational an Executive Director who can provide the skills. Computer literacy is highly preferred. leadership, motivation and managerial direction extraordinary growth has created a to continue its growth, influence and ' enthusiasm in an innovative and growing need to add 30 telephone sales Quick learners will soon.be .running their own operation offering competitive earnings up to 120,000 community. Demonstrated ability to positively representatives to our sales team. minimum within .the first year, a benefits package, incentive opportunities and more. Prior experience influence and coordinate volunteer activities to promote the Chamber, and to work effectively Part Time: 1:00-7:30 in the travel or insurance industry is a plus. Applicants will possess a college degree. Agency is an with business, governmental, civic, and 2:00-8:30 •equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. For educational organizations to provide value to consideration, please send resume and salary history to: Agency Rent-A-Car, 3060 Packard, Suite G, existing and potential members is required. 3:00-9:30 Ann Arbor, MI 48108. (313) 677-1500. Must have a 4 year college degree or Full Time: 2:00-10:30 equivalent related experience, strong AGENCY communication and marketing skills, be 3:00-11:30 Rent-A-Car computer literate, and have a working A few morning positions are also available understanding of accounting. Qualified applicants should submit their resume no later We Offer: than April 30,1996, to: Search Committee, Canton, Chamber of Commerce, 5820 Canton • Flexible full and part-time schedules Center Rd., Suite 105, Canton, Michigan • $8 - $10 per hour (base+ generous commission) Crier Classifieds 48187.______•______'______• 75 Hours paid training MICH-CAN HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED-Consultant • Modern, state-of -the-art office facility GEIT needed, work 20-30 hrs./wk., income $20,000. Place your statew ide ad here! Call today for an appointment! Training allowance, commissions, plus bonus. C A L L ( 3 1 3 ) 4 5 3 - 6 9 0 0 FOR MORE INFORMATION Homemakers, teachers, and community volunteers do well in our work. Call C. 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The City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department will be offer­ ing trips in the next few months. On May 23 for $21 A Brush With Art includes round trip transportation to the Detroit Institute of Arts (D.I.A.), working artist demonstra­ tions, senior film festival, art walkers workout, special senior tours of the collection, make-it and take-it work­ shops* * time to browse the D.I.A. Galleries, shopping at the D.I.A. Museum Shop and lunch. Call the City of Plymouth Recreation Department at 455-6620 for more information.

The Ninth Annual Kids Fishing Derby is being sponsored by the Canton Parks and Recreation Services The Canton baseball team is on a roll. After losing their first three games in the season, the Chiefs have rattled off five straight on May 11 at the Heritage Park wins. The team scored 18 runs in a doubleheader versus Ann Arbor Huron recently. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Ponds. The derby is for boys and girls ages 15 and under at a cost of $1 per child (to be paid on the day of the event). Charging back The derby will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with each child registering for one one-hour time period. The ponds Following a slow start, the Chief baseball team is on fire will be stocked with rainbow trout B Y M A TT H U C A L and awards will be given for the Scoring 18 runs in two games in a largest fish caught. The first prize is a doubleheader against Ann Arbor Huron $1 0 0 savings bond. last Saturday allowed the Canton baseball Advanced registration is required team to exhibit their strong offensive in person or by phone at 397-5110. power. Their pitching forfeited only three Registration began Monday and ends runs all afternoon. May 9. There is open registration the Junior Jason Mortiere started and fin­ day of the event, space permitting. ished the first game as he lead his team to • a 9-1 victory. While pitching the com­ New Morning School’s first annu­ plete game Mortiere gave up five hits, al golf scramble will be held at The three walks and struck out five batters. Links of Novi. The fundraiser on the The run that Huron did score on Mortiere fairways will happen on June 3 at 10 was unearned, therefore leaving his a.m. with proceeds benefiting New earned ran average (ERA) at 0.51 and Morning School — the only Pre-K evening out his record at 1-1 for the sea­ son. Grade Eight Parent Cooperative Canton’s John Wright is a force to be reckoned with at the plate. W right blasted a The game was tied at one until the school in Michigan. home run against Churchill Friday and is one of the keys to the Chiefs’ recent sue* third inning when Canton erupted with The entry fee is $450 for four play­ cess. The Chiefs face Farmington today at 4 p.m. and Northville at home Friday. four runs. Adding one ran in the fourth ers that includes 18 holes of golf, (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) inning and three runs in the fifth inning lunch, dinner and prizes. For more put the game away at 8-1. The Chiefs information on sponsorship options went six innings, allowing four hits, three tw o RBI. added their last ran in the sixth inning, and registration call New Morning walks, no earned runs and striking out Canton coach Scott Dickey has seen finishing the scoring. School at 420-3331 or call Dave four batters as the Chiefs again pounced improvement in his squad since their 0-3 Canton’s leading hitter so far this sea­ Barrett at 453-6600. Huron, 9-2. start to open the season. son — Jon Wright with a .429 batting • There was no scoring in the game until “Every game I’m becoming more average — continued to hit well as he T-Ball Leagues are forming. The the third inning when Canton got two happy with how we’re playing,” Dickey was 1-4 with two runs batted in (RBI). Plymouth Parks and Recreation runs, then the Chiefs scored in each of the said. “Our pitching has been solid and Also contributing offensively as they Department is taking registration for remaining innings. Canton got one run in our hitting gets a lot better each game. have consistently done all year, Jason five and six-year-old T-Ball players the fourth inning, two runs in the fifth We need to improve on our defense, but Bricker and Kurt Richards — both with a starting last Monday until May 3 at inning, two rahs in the sixth inning and overall we’re playing pretty well.” .381 batting average — hit well. Bricker two runs in the seventh inning. Huron’s The Chiefs are now 5-3 overall and 1- the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 was 3-3 and Richards was 2-2 with an first run wasn’t scored until the fifth 0 in the conference and travel to Farmer Street. Players must be bom RBI and three runs scored. Brian Dixon inning and their final run of the day was Farmington today at 4 p.m., play between July 31, 1989 and July 31, had two RBI while going 1-2 and Scott scored in the sixth inning. Northville at home on Friday at 4 p.m., 1991. Birth certificates are required Patterson was 2-3 with two RBI. Wright pounded out two doubles then battle with cross-campus rival Salem for all registrations. Call 455-6623 for The second game of the doubleheader while going 2-4 with three RBI and Pat on Saturday in a doubleheader at home at more information. was pitched for the Chiefs by Bricker — Noonan was also 2-4 with one double and noon. his season debut at the position. Bricker THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 Page 29

Chief track finishes first at home; O n Salem takes fourth at W. Bloomfield d e c k BY MATT HUCAL fourth place with 39 points behind first place Detroit Cass Tech SALEM SOCCER This past Saturday was quite a busy one for the Salem and with 49 points and second place Troy and Detroit Mumford who At home versus Harrison today at 7 p.m. At Canton girls track teams. The Rocks’ A-team participated in the had 4 4 points each. Troy Athens on Saturday at 1 p.m. At West Bloomfield Relays as their B-team was in the Lady Chief In the field events captain Nicole Van Hees finished in second Franklin on Monday at 5:30 p.m. At Canton a Relays. T ie Chiefs hosted die Lady Chief Relays. place with a jump of 5’0” and Kristen Kosik came in third place week from today at 7 p.m. • CANTON with a jump of 4’11”. Jessica Ash was fifth place in the shotput The Canton squad hosted the 14-team Lady Chief Relays and with a throw of 32’8”. SALEM BASEBALL At home versus Walled Lake Western today won with 26 points more than the next place team. The Chiefs Running the 300 meter hurdles, captain Kim Sheldon came in at 4 p.m. At home versus Walled Lake finished with 92 points, Brighton was second place with 66 fifth place with a time of :50.28; The Rocks 4 X 800 meter relay Central on Friday at 4 p.m. At Canton (DH) points, Edsel Ford and Stevenson were tied for third place with finished in third place with a time of 10:26.07 and consisting of on Saturday at noon. At home versus 53 points and Grosse Pointe South rounded out the top five teams Kristie Giddings, Ellen Stemmer, Evelyn Rahhal and Mary Farmington on Monday at 4 p.m. At with 37 points. Disbrow. A first-place finish was given by the shuttle hurdle Northville a week from today at 4 p.m. # “Our goal was to win the meet, and that’s what we did,” relay with a time of 1:12.08 and a team of Sheldon, Kosik, Van Canton coach George Przygodski said. Hees and Hannah Watts. SALEM TENNIS At home versus Stevenson today at 4 p.m. At Canton had many first place finishes in various events that Katie Bonner, Angela Sillmon, Joan Marquez and Giddings North Farmington on Friday at 4 p.m. At gave them such a large point spread. took fifth place in the sprint medley with a time of 4:37.01. In the home versus Harrison on Monday at 4 p.m. The discus relay came in first place at 289’89” with a team of 3200 meter run Nicole Bolton finished in sixth place with a time At Franklin a week from today at 4 p.m. Emily Moran, Sarah Israel and Brandy Bernard. The long jump of 13:04.01. The 4 X 400 meter relay of Giddings, Bonner, _ # relay finished in first place at 44’12” with a team of Nkechi Sheldon and Sarah Vida came in fifth place with a time of SALEM BOY S TR A C K Okwumabua, Doris Igwe and Natalie Wood. 4:26.06. “We now have four varsity meets under our belt, so with At home versus North Farmington tomorrow The shuttle hurdle relay was first at 1:09.01 with a team of experience like this meet (West Bloomfield) we are coming along at 5:30 p.m. At Belleville for the Tiger Relays Mary Anderson, Stacey Boucher, Amy Sonenstein and Diana on Saturday. well,” Salem coach Mark Gregor said. “I think we can be com­ • Jastzrebski. The 400 meter relay team came in first place at petitive with all the teams in our conference.” SALEM GIRLS TRACK :52.02 with a team of Elena Boyden, Tiffany Williams, Kim The West Bloomfield Relays came two days after Salem beat At North Farmington tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. Robertson and Okwumabua. The 300 meter hurdle relay came in Farmington, 69-59, with help from a great performance by • first place with a time of 3:24.01 and a team of Anderson, Sheldon. She contributed to three first place finishes — the 4 X SA LEM G O L F Sonenstein, Nancy Hoffman and Krista Alderman. 200 meter relay, 300 meter hurdles and the 4 X 400 meter relay. At home versus Franklin on Monday at 3 These relays took place two days after the Chiefs handed Salem’s next meet is tomorrow at North Farmington at 3:30 p.m. At the Brighton Invitational on Friday at Farmington a 111-17 pouncing in their second dual meet, leaving p.m. 9 a.m. At Churchill on Monday at 2:45 p.m. At home versus Canton on Tuesday at 3 p.m. them 2-0 in dual meets this season. Canton’s next meet is tomor­ The Salem girls track team is holding a garage sale on At home versus Walled Lake Central a week row at home versus Harrison at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 6p.m . with all proceeds going from today at 3 p.m. SALEM towards equipment for the track team. The two houses holding • The Rocks A-team participated in a 29-team meet — West them are located at 45148 Quaker Hill Drive, south of Warren SA LEM SO FTB A LL - Bloomfield — that included some of the best competition in the Road and west of Sheldon Road, and at 43723 West Minister At Walled Lake Western today at 4 p.m. At state. Knowing that didn’t intimidate them as they finished in Way, south of Warren and east of Sheldon. Walled Lake Central on Friday at 4 p.m. At Farmington on Monday at 4 p.m. At home versus Northville a week from today at 4 p.m. Li loses; Rock tennis finishes fourth • CANTON SOCCER BY MATT HUCAL Gab Bumstein, continued his undefeated lost in the finals to a Rochester team 6-2, At Franklin today at 5:30 p.m. At home ver­ sus Ladywood on Friday at 7 p.m. At home It finally happened. season as he won in the finals against an 6-2 as they finished as the runner-up. versus Churchill on Monday at 7 p.m. At Senior and nationally recognized Essexville player by the score of 6-2, 6-2 “I was happy with their performance home versus Salem a week from today at 7 because they kept up the consistency Xinning Li of the Salem tennis team lost to bring his season record to 9-0. p.m. only his second match in as many years The Rocks number three singles player, they’ve had all year,” Nelson said of his • last Saturday at the Essexville Garber Matt Potter, was 2-1 for the day and fin­ doubles team, adding that Bumas and CANTON BASEBALL Invitational. Facing Ryan Tomlinson of ished in third place. Their number four Crabill are usually the number three team. At Farmington today at 4 p.m. At home ver­ Three Rivers High School — a nationally singles player, Fred Palmgren, was also 2- “Our singles are really strong, but right sus Northville on Friday at 4 p.m. At home ranked player — Li fell 6-1,7-6 (7-2) in a 1 for the day and also finished in third now we’re still trying to get the right com­ versus Salem (DH) on Saturday at noon. At match that was marred by some uncom­ place. binations out there, and some players are Harrison on Monday at 4 p.m. At home ver­ In doubles action the Rocks number still jockeying for position,” Nelson said. sus Stevenson a week from today at 4 p.m. promising weather. • The match began, but the weather soon two team of Jim Bumas and Corey Crabill “We should be set pretty soon though.” CANTON T EN N IS became unbearable and after a 2-1 At Harrison today at 4 p.m. At home versus Tomlinson lead in the fir st set, it was post­ Salem softball still on top Farmington on Friday at 4 p.m. At Franklin poned for about an hour. on Monday at 4 p.m. At home versus Although most people wanted to leave B Y M ATT HUCAL The Rock’s second game was a 12-4 Churchill a week from today at 4 p.m. and replay the match, Li was insistent on With the weather postponing the Taylor win over Melvindale with Trott striking • playing. Invitational from last Saturday until the out four batters and allowing three hits. CANTON BOYS T R A C K “He (Li) goes into matches and you next day, the Salem girls softball team Volpe was strong again as she hit another At Harrison tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. At needed to stay focused in order to be com­ home run while going 2-4 with a single Belleville for the Tiger Relays on Saturday. just assume that he’s going to win, but • Tomlinson has an excellent ranking so he petitive with the other 15 teams participat­ and five RBI. Nicole Sitek was 2-4 with CANTON G IR L S TR A C K two singles, Trott was 2-4 with two singles (Li) knew he’d have his hands full,” ing. At the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Salem coach Bill Nelson said. The Rocks ended the day with a 2-1 and an RBI, Julie Cairo was 2-3 with two Invitational or at Belleville for the Tiger One of Li’s strengths is his serve record with their only loss coming to the singles and an RBI and Jenny Marsella Relays on Saturday. return, but Nelson said Tomlinson pos­ eventual tournament winner — Southgate was 3-4 with three singles and an RBI. • sesses a booming serve that led to about Anderson. Sophomore Jenny Trott was the The Southgate game was one in which CAN TO N G O L F six aces in the match. team work-horse all day long as she Start­ Salem coach Bonnie Southerland believes At the Brighton Invitational on Friday at 9 “I really wish we could’ve clocked ed as pitcher for all three games. her team could’ve and probably should’ve p.m. At home versus Stevenson on Monday at 3:30 p.m. At Salem on Tuesday at 3:30 them (the serves) because they were pow­ The first game was a 16-4 trouncing of won. p.m. At Churchill a week from today at 2:45 Romulus as Trott struck out six batters and “I think our team made some great erful,” Nelson said. p.m. The tournament itself consisted of eight allowed only two hits. The offensive fire defensive plays. We just couldn’t get die • teams overall. Rochester was the winner power of sophomore Stefanie Volpe runner in from second base,” Southerland CANTON SOFTBALL with 16 points, Essexville and Troy shined through as she hit a grand slam said. At home versus Farmington today at 4 p.m. Athens were tied for second with 14 home run and had six runs batted in (RBI). Salem is 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the con­ At Northville on Friday at 4 p.m. At the points and Salem finished fourth with 13 Terry Walters was 2-2 and Carah Best was ference. The Rocks are at Walled Lake Chelsea Invitational on Saturday at 9 a.m. At points. 3-3 with two doubles, a single and four Western today at 4 p.m. and are at Walled home versus Harrison on Monday at 4 p.m. Salem’s number two singles player, RBI. Lake Central on*Friday at 4 p.m. At Stevenson a week from today at 4 p.m. Page 30 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996

School expansion County-run projects positive improvement plans should have for P-C-N Community Reading Rob Kirkbride’s rehash of W illow Run can be modernized to started long ago Com m issioner Bruce Patterson attract more cargo related jobs to our charges about my lack of area and to draw operation from Imagine that. accomplishments almost made me Mettetal. Our “dream” as Mr. Plymouth-Canton is going to need a new high school. wonder why I’ve been getting up and Patterson sneers at it, would be to The Housing Committee of The Plymouth-Canton Community going to work for the last 10 years. make W illow Run so attractive to Schools has recommended moving 500 to 700 students to Central If you will allow me my own general aviation that we would one Middle School while planning for a new high school begins. (admittedly biased) perspective on day see Mettetal close altogether. : Why not study this idea for another 10 years? Mr. Patterson’s claims, I think there is , On the road issue, Mr. Patterson’s It’s only been obvious for 10 years already that a third high school another — which I’m offering even only interest to date has been that would be needed. though The Crier didn’t find it County roads erect new signs The difficulty is finding school board leadership that is willing to necessary to ask. featuring his name in larger letters BEGIN the process. The third high school should have been started in On landfills, Mr. Patterson is right than his fellow Commissioners. He that I took the lead role in siting them, became so obsessed that he wrote the first term of the multiple-term school board members currently and I demanded for the first time in Prosecutor John O ’Hair last August serving. the United States that landfill demanding that the County Road The new school should be built at the Plymouth-Canton Educational operators negotiate an agreement for Director be criminally prosecuted for Park where shared facilities, instructional strengths, and a compensation with local not putting up the new signs with his transportation system will provide more education and at lower costs. It communities. name. The prosecutor politely is that obvious decision that frightens the school board members who The first agreement? The 1989 declined, causing yet another tantrum are elected to lead education. agreement between Canton, Wayne from this fine public servant. Stop studying the issue and start planning for the inevitable — a new County and Wayne Disposal which When Governor Engler recently high school. we negotiated in Supervisor Tom tried to divert $56 million of local THE COMMUNITY CRIER Yack’s office one night until after road repair projects, Mr. Patterson’s , midnight. voice was strangely silent in the Yes, that’s the same agreement that bipartisan uproar of local officials funded the recently opened Summit who fought to get our money back. Hats off to those Recreation Complex and I’m proud of I’m proud of my role in that my “heavy handed” role in successful effort and this summer, demanding that the landfill pay when you see the North ville Road involved in Canton Canton Township. bridge in Plymouth being rebuilt, On W illow Run, as Supervisor you’ll know that those projects are Tom Yack will attest, I worked with only being built because some of us post office push him throughout the process to assure stood up and fought the Governor there would be no runway extension. while Mr. Patterson was hiding under Canton’s hard work has paid off. A new post office is on the way for I do not share Mr. Patterson’s extreme his desk. the community. view that there should be no I guess he just didn’t figure he Many have championed this important issue. Many have signed improvement to Willow Run — nor, would get his name on the signs, petitions. Many have worked to make the dream a reality. for that matter, does his colleague MICHAEL E. DUGGAN ~ Commissioner McCotter. DEPUTY WAYNE All those people should be congratulated. Without lengthening the runway, COUNTY EXECUTIVE A site could be chosen as early as this spring with construction beginning in 1997. The revised plans reflect the growth and size of the community. Soon, Canton postal customers won’t have to travel to Westland or Plymouth to be served. Postal customer will also have a local outlet to direct complaints. The often-shoddy delivery system in Canton should improve with the new post office. Write a letter to the editor. Although the post office should have been built long ago, it’s exciting to know the project is finally in the works. The new post office will serve the community for many years to Rob Klrkbride, editor come. The Community Crier THE COMMUNITY CRIER 821 Penniman Ave. Plym outh, MI 48170 [email protected] THE COMMUNITY CRlER: April 24,1996 Page 31

T he Phony letters to editor help no one C o m m u n it y For sure, for sure it’s election time. The ersatz “letters to the editor” are starting. C n e r Newsfolk don’t mind the occasional “Sidney Q. Pigeon” THE humor attempts, though even they miss making good points by W ith malice N E W S P A P E R W ITH ITS not stepping up with their real names. HEART IN THE Newsfolk — on behalf of all honest, thoughtful participants in toward none PLYM OUTH- a democratic society — DO object to the cowardly, deceitful, CANTON lower-than-a-snake’ s-belly “letter-to-the-editor” writers who try COMMUNITY to blast folks under false pretenses. And, why lie at all? 821 Penniman Ave. Frankly, had last week’s letter to The Crier honestly attacked Anyone’ s entitled to their viewpoint. Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 Canton Supervisor Tom Yack as “a Democrat Who runs as a Although the newspapers are attacked from time to time by (313)453-6900 Republican,” had it honestly attacked Canton Clerk Terri Bennett office holders and wanna-bees who disagree with the printed PUBLISHER: who “slid into office when her husband, Loren Bennett left to go positions, at least those positions are honestly set forth —- signed W. Edward Wendover run the Senate,” or had it honestly attacked Canton Treasurer by the individuals on the paper staff. (C tier readers who don’t EDITOR: Elaine Kirchgatter as a “housewife,” The Crier would’ve printed agree get lots of ink to blast back — see last week’s letter from Rob Kirkbride the letter. Plymouth-Canton School Candidate Jeff Phillips or this week’s REPORTERS: (There were many more “slams” and lots of playing loose with letter from Wayne County Deputy Executive Mike Duggan). Brian Corbett the facts in this letter.) No need for paperfolk to resort to blaming someone else. Liz Seymour The politicians can hike care of themselves. Honest comment The false letter also attacks Canton government, asking, “Why SPORTS WRITER: is the name of the game and the strong and honest will be have so many news reporters been added to the township M att H u ca l remembered fondly. employee staff?” P H O T O E D IT O R : However, this letter was written with a fake address and with a Does this keep the media from writing the truth to the Richard Alwood fake name. (The paper’s circulation department verified the “no taxpayers?” CRIER MARKETING DIRECTOR: such address” and the voter records, tax records said “no such Author/authoress unknown: no it doesn’t stop the press from U s a A M cV eigh person.”) writing the truth...certainly the Canton government was not ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: The cowardly, despicable point was that the name and address tickled to see last week’s Crier expose on water rate markups or J a c k A rm stron g used were V ER Y clo se to a real parson. printing the Canton Post Office announcement today when the ASST. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: She, folks, was not a happy camper. politicos wanted to wait Karen Ochman “Why me?” she mused. It redoubles the effort to see that what’s printed — agree or ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: She says she’s a non-political type (and her infrequent voting disagree with that news or those opinions — is honest. Michelle Tregembo Wilson record sustains this), but why then was this woman picked by the Which is a great deal more than can be said for the shameful Kristy Davis lying culprit? “letter to the editor” submitted under false pretenses. CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: M aura C ady BUSINESS MANAGER: U sa A. Lepping BUSINESS ASSISTANTS: Too often, public officials create the Margaret Glomski appearance of a cover-up when in truth, RECEPTIONIST: they’re just being short-sighted. Geneva Guenther______'______That was the problem at last w eek ’s Walking the Line Plymouth City Commission meeting. ""T ubushedeaci ^ e d n e s d a ^ ^ By Liz Seymour by The Plymouth-Canton Robert Bacyinski has a beef with Community Crier, Inc. Commissioner Joe Koch, and in a matter CARRIER DELIVERED of minutes, the commissioners resembled “Let us dp some investigation on this,” name. “You saw I was chomping at the $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly U .S. M A L DELIVERED: Richard Nixon’s inner circle in 1973. the mayor said, quickly ending any hope of bit,” Koch said. “I wanted to speak out.” $ 4 0 y early in U .S A . It happened like this: The Bacyinskis So why didn’t he? Why defer to Mayor public discussion. Koch, meanwhile, said M em ber and the Kochs are neighbors on Arthur nothing. Loiselle? Street. Bacyinski, who said he has never Then it was time for comments from In an interview five days after the spoken before a public board before, commissioners, a regular item on the meeting, Loiselle defended his actions. “I complained about a no parking sign posted agenda. Mayor Pro Tem John Vos III believe that I would never put my in front of Commissioner Koch’s house. spoke first “I’m sure you’ll receive some department heads on the spot without Bacyinski said the sign was moved three response,” he said to Bacyinski, “probably having to investigate,” he said. times because it obstructed the view from from Commissioner Koch.” . “I want to get all the facts first. COMMfTTEOcem 9 community ^ incommumcadons a •^ the Koch’s picture window. Bacyinski Koch finally spoke up: “I don’t know if Sometimes people react emotionally.” claims Koch’s role as commissioner it’s appropriate, maybe it is or maybe it That left a very ugly silence from City 345 Fleet St. prompted city workers to move the sign. isn’t. This hajs already been discussed Hall. The commissioners tensed up, Plymouth, MI 48170-1656 It’s a misuse of taxpayer funds and an extensively....” He asked Walters if the looking as if they were trying to hide (313) 453-6860 abuse of a commissioner’s power, city manager wanted to say something. something. The Bacyinskis’ comments Bacyinski alleges. That’s debatable. It Loiselle cut him off. “I’d prefer if you unfairly went unanswered. PRESIDENT: hardly costs hundreds of thousands of kept it in writing,” the mayor said. “I don’t think it’s unfair,” Loiselle said. W. Edward Wendover dollars to move a sign. And Koch, And that was it. “That insinuates we’re not going to do MARKETING DIRECTOR: interviewed several days after the meeting, Bacyinski sat through the remaining anything. We are. We’re going to find out Gerry Vendittelli said the City works with every homeowner two hours of the meeting and heard what happened.” ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: who is displeased about sign placement nothing to satisfy him. “They just blew it Actually, what it insinuates is far Stephanie Everitt-Kirkbride What’s troubling about this story is the off,” Bacyinski said in a telephone worse. com m ission’s response. There w as none. interview several days later. “The less they Note: After this column was written, ASST. ART& PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: Koch seemed anxious as Bacyinski told said about it, they less they thought the and a week after the City Commission Gary Percha his side of the story, and at one point papers would do anything on it.” meeting was held, City Manager Steve GRAPHIC ARTISTS passed a note to City Manager Steve Koch said he too was upset with the Walters issued a three-page memo about John Drauss Walters. But when Bacyinski finished chain of events. The commissioner said he the issue and absolved Koch of any Amanda Humphrey speaking, Mayor Ron Loiselle took charge. wanted to speak up, give his side, clear his wrongdoing. Brandy Sereno Page 32 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 24,1996 “It’s a DONE D EAL” at

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