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BY BRYON MARTIN Vorva, a real estate agent and local politician, has joined with area residents and The loss of 720 ballots in the Plymouth-Canton Schools’ bond election has inspired a retained Plymouth attorney Steven Boak to serve a similar petition on the board. flurry of challenges, questions and concerns over the legitimacy of the vote, and the Vorva and company were motivated, “by the unseemly and greedy manner Dr. Little schools’ voting process at large. has shown by dismissing the 720 lost votes,” he said. At least four petitions have been, or are in the process of being delivered to the P-C Similar to Herriman’s petition, Vorva’s calls for a mailed-home re-vote for those elec- School Board by a combination of groups and individuals. Dan Herriman, of Loiselle and Herriman, is among them. Herriman filed two petitions Please see pg. 2 with the school board this week, in response to the loss of votes. “I’m very much concerned with the integrity of the voting process,” Herriman said. “720 votes were lost, and it should have been a simple vote. It was a one-proposal issue.” Jacob’s Giant Easter That issue was an $80 million bond to fund a number of school projects, including construction of a new elementary school and a third high school at PCEP. In a close vote, the bond was rejected by seven of Plymouth’s eight precincts, and approved by all 10 of Canton’s^ it passed by 96 votes. Of the 10,124 votes cast in the election, however, 720 were lost or spoiled — more than seven times the number of deciding votes. “The 7percept lost ballot rate is unacceptable,” Herriman said. “A re-vote would assure everybody’s vote is cast.” One of Heniman’s petitions requests such a re-vote. According to the petition and pursuant to state election laws, the school board could hold a special election for electors could re-cast their votes: Paper ballots would be mailed to all of the 10,124 who went to the polls in the March 22 election. An acceptable alternate plan, Herriman’s petition says, would be a new election, a complete re-vote for the bond issue. Either way, he said, a second chance is required, Herriman’s petitions were delivered to Charles Little, P-C schools superintendent. “People ought to be able to leave the precinct knowing their vote has been cast, and that hasn’t happened in this election,” Herriman said. “The ramifications for future elec­ tions are enormous.” ' Jerry Vorva says the fate of future elections concern him, too.

Feds buy C anton p ark land fo r P.O .

BY SCOTT SPIELMAN post office officials ask for requests,” It’s been a long time coming. Yack said. “We submit a proposal. Once The land has been sold, the ink is dry. you submit a proposal, you can’t with­ Canton is getting its first official post draw it. You’re committed.” office. The post office will be Canton’s first Canton Township Clerk Terry Bennett official post office, and Yack says its and Supervisor Tom Yack closed the sale about time. “We went through petition of 4.638 acres in Griffin Park for a new drives, committees, and 10 or 12 metings post office last Wednesday. with postal officials, all designed to get “I don’t think anyone should expect us a post office;” Yack said, recalling the construction within the next 60 days,” 10 year process. Yack said, “because that’s the amount of “Name one other community of time they’ve given us to take anything we 60,000 that doesn’t have its own post ’ want off the land. It will probably be office,” Yack said. “Right now we have started sometime in May.” to drive to Westland to pick up registered The land is located in Griffin Park, off mail and bulk mail. That’s not an easy Canton Center Road, just north of Cherry trip any more.” Hill, according to Yack. It was just one The Canton post office will offer these of the parcels of land Canton offered for a services and more, Yack said. It will be a Jacob Jaghab won a Giant bicycle from the Plymouth-Canton Jaycees in their annual new post office. full service post office, have its own Easter egg hunt, Saturday, under the downtown parking ramp. (Crier photo by R. “The way the system works is that the Please see pg. 3 Alwood, Jr.) Bookworm School hockey Plymouth book-lover advances Local man returns to community; Group hopes to send Salem, at Detroit Public Library named environmental director Canton teams to the ice this fa ll See friends & neighbors pg. 6 See Getting down to business pg. 8 See Sports pgs. 27-29 " - ~r :-r?3jr -■ :r^-rrr™ -f

^ t'6®^ :■■ A-3i.R0- YTfMI&i&’OO 3H.t ■ j Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2, 1997 Lost bond votes inspire four groups to file petitions Herriman’s recount petition: The schools’ Continued pg. 1 “Those 716 voters have been dis~ Lost ballots are part of voters’ learn­ canvassers will retabulate the votes 2 tors who went to the polls for the ing curve, Little said. enfranchised* D n Liule has Vorva and Herriman both claim the p.m., Thursday at the board offices. Saturday vote. error was on the part of precinct workers “I’m glad he’s curious about the According to state election laws, It*s too com plioated fo r you tp — insufficient instructions and guidance count,” Little said. “Everybody is wel% though, proof of fraud or malfunction understand. Your vote dQem 't for voters. come.” ' must be proved before the board is How — and if — the board will required to hold a re-vote or a new elec­ matter* The 720 lost votes are proof enough to Vorva to necessitate the re-vote, which respond to the re-vote petitions is uncer-, tion. - Je rry Vorva the makers of die Unilect systems should tain. 0 This burden of proof rests on the peti­ pay for, he said. For Vorva, however, there is no uncer­ tioners. Unilect .systems. “They need to bear out the cost, tainty in the board’s message to voters. No one, however, is certain how the The hypotheses differ, however, on including the re-vote and the March 22 “Those 720 voters have been disen­ votes were lost. who is charged with causing the error. vote. And then we need to review this franchised. Dr. Little has said, it’s too Hypotheses have been proposed by the Little has attributed the lost ballots to company’s (history),” Vorva said. “If we complicated for you to understand. Your board and the petitioners, respectively; voter unfamiliarity with the Unilect sys­ don’t get die re-vote, then we’ll take this vote doesn’t matter,” Vorva said. both are based on human error at the tem, purchased in the last year, and used “The school board would be running • polls, not a mechanical failure of the in only one other election. to circuit court.” Little has already responded to as fast as they can to the mailbox with those ballots if the bond had failed,” Vorva continued. “The message they’re giving is that it’s whether you win or loose, not how you play the game. “We’re outraged and disappointed.” Readers Rate Pick-up and/or return sician. your Community Crier Readers Rate poll at The Crier offices, 821 Penniman Ave,, Plymouth, the Plymouth Library or the Canton “St. Mary Hospital offered postpartum care — they’re called LDRPs. library. 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BY BRYON MARTIN Sargent and member of the JAYS law cigarettes to minors, Smith explained. They’ve been on the road 14 months, enforcement component, stressed com­ “It’s an essence of community.” T h i s W e e k : traveled more than 100,000 miles all to munity cooperation. & This is one of the keys to JAYS’ effec­ issue a reminder — kids shouldn’t “The police department doesn’t have tiveness, according to Marshall. smoke. the resources to force businesses to com­ “Kids will get the same message in • 1997 Plymouth Fall Since Jan. 1996 Mike Marshall, presi­ ply with [tobacco laws],” Smith said. stores as they get at home,” Marshall Festival applications are dent of The United States Junior “We’re trying to get peers to put pres­ said. “We’ll talk to businesses, sign them now available. All inter­ Chamber of Commerce, has been driving sure on retailers,” by asking kids and par­ up, and you’ll notice a change in kids ested groups can pick up cross-country with other Jaycees in sup­ ents to not patronize those known to sell buying cigarettes.” an application at the port of the JAYS program: Jaycees Against Youth Smoking. PCFF Board Meeting, Marshall and entourage came to Playing in the ‘South Pacific’ today at 7:30 p.m. at the Plymouth to meet with Township, police Plymouth Township Hall and business representitives and “revital­ Annex (Friendly's). New ize” JAYS locally, according to Tim groups and last year’s Fedewa, Plymouth-Canton Jaycees presi­ participants are encour­ dent. “The program has been in place since aged to attend. 1995,” Fedewa said. “Marshall’s visit is a W e e k e n d chance to re-emphasize it, to create more awareness in the community and with • The Canton boys tennis businesses.” Launched in late 1995, JAYS is an team com petes in the effort to f educate kids, parents and busi­ Monroe Invitational nesses and join them in a crackdown on Saturday. underage smoking. • The Salem girls track team Lax enforcement of tobacco age will face a strong field at restrictions by some retailers has opened a door to underage smoking, according to the Spartan Relays Marshall. Saturday. In other communities, he said, the JAYS program has reduced underage N e x t W e e k : access to cigarettes by as much as 50 per­ cent. • The Plymouth Historical Retailers participating in JAYS, indi­ Museum’s speaker for cated by a door or window sticker, are April 1Q is Eastern asked to sign a “Responsible Merchant Pledge,” and are instructed on how to Michigan University recognize juveniles posing as legitimate baseball coach David smokers. Martin who will speak on Romeo Hesano, owner of Pilgrim ‘The History oTBaseball.” Party Store in Plymouth Township, was the first retail representative to join JAYS th e event takes place at locally. He compares the JAYS tips to the 6:30 p.m . TAM training the state requires of alco­ •The Plymouth Community hol retailers. Chamber of Commerce is “You look at the ID closely, look in holding a membership their wallet to see if there’s a school ID. mixer and business card You look at their clothes — are they wearing a letter jacket? Are they ner­ exchange April 8 from 5- vous?,” Hesano said. “It’s the same thing 7 p.m. at Frame Works. as kids trying to buy alcohol.” Call to RSVP at the At the other end of the underage chamber of commerce at smoking problem are the smokers them­ 4 5 3 -1 5 4 0 . selves — kids. JAYS works in conjunction with com­ munity D.A.R.E programs to teach them I n d e x to avoid the dangers of cigarettes. Jamie Senkbeil, Plymouth Township Friends & Neighbors....pg. 6 Police patrol officer and D.A.R.E. Bloody Mary (Bethany Matthews) casts a disapproving eye on tropical lovers (Molly B u sin ess...... pg. 8 instructor, said this is also important in Martin and Mike Freese), in the Park Players production of “South Pacific.” Performances H a p p e n in g s ...... pgs. 12, 21 preventing other types of substance run April 11,12 and 18, 19 at the Salem High School auditorium. Reserved seats are $7. abuse. Curtain at 8 pm. (Crier photo by R. Alwood, Jr.) D e a th s ...... pg. 5 “Cigarettes are a gateway drug,” S p o rts ...... pgs. 2 7 -2 9 Senkbeil said. Smoking cigarettes leads Post office lan d bought fo r $474,720 O p in io n ...... pgs. 30-31 to a dependence that makes the use of ■ # other substances an easy jump for kids to Continued pg. 1 | make. routes and delivery vehicles that leave the building. The currenf offices on Sheldon and “Cigarettes are the easiest and cheap­ inside Meyers only offer basic mailing services. est drug for kids to get. They lead to an The land was initally estimated to sell for $125,000 an acre, but the final closing price oral fixation,” leading kids to use mari­ was about $102,000 for a total price of $474,720. ' > Spring means starting new. juana and other drugs, Senkbeil said. “I thought the appraisal was a little low,” Yack said, “but what the property is worth is That goes for you car, too. Together JAYS and D.A.R.E. attempt what people are prepared to buy it for. One of die negatives wakjthe proximity of the land Check out The Crier’s to nip marijuana use in the bud by teach­ to the power lines.” i spring Auto Care and ing kids to not smoke anything at all. The other lot proposed was at the corner of Canton Center and Saltz roads, Yack said. In making JAYS successful, Bob “We offered that site, too,” Yack said, “but they didn’t want it. They wanted this one.” Buying Guide Section, pgs. Smith, Plymouth Township Police 13-19.

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Public notices Public notices

NOTICE TO BIDDERS 4 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools invites all interested and qualified The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a PROPOSAL for worker’s compensation claims, administration and reinsurance. companies to submit a BID for die purchase of computer work stations. Specifications and Bid Forms can Specifications and Bid Forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Office, Board of Education Building, be obtained from Donna Aveck in the Office of Research and Technology, Board of Education Building, 454 S. Harvey Street, Plymouth, MI during normal business hours. Bids are due on or before 2:00 P.M. 454 S. Harvey Street, Plymouth, MI during normal business hours. Bids are due on or before 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 25. 1997. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept any or reject all bids as they Friday. April 11. 1997. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept any or reject all bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the School District. BOARD OF EDUCATION judge to be in the best interest of the School District. BOARD OF EDUCATION Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Carrie F. Blamer, Secretary Carrie F. Blamer, Secretary Publish 3-26-97 and 4-2-97 Publish 4-2-97 and 4-9-97 Public notices

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ------— BOARD OF TRUSTEES - REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 26,1997 Supervisor Keen-McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led in the plege of Allegiance to the Mrs. Mueller moved to approve the Amened Residential Unit Development Option for Huntington Park Flag. All members were present. Subdivision as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all,

Mrs. Massegill moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the February 27, 1997, Special Meeting of the Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Tentative Preliminary Plat for Application 1429A/1196, Huntington Board of Trustees. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all, Park Subdivision, located north of Powell Road, south of M-14, west of Plymouth Commons Subdivision, and east of Napier Road. Seconded by Ms, Arnold. Ayes all. Ms. Arnold moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the March 11,1997, Regular Meeting of the Board o f Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all with Mrs. Massengill abstaining due to her absence. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. C-97-03 adopting the Uniform Traffic Code - Drunk Driving. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the March 18, 1997, Work Session Meeting Roll call: of the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all with Mrs. Mueller and Mr. Griffith abstaining Ayes: Arnold, Edwards, Griffith, Massengill, Mueller, Keen-McCarthy due to their absence. Nays: Cunni Motion carries. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the agenda for the March 25, 1997, Regular Meeting of the Board of * Trustees as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. Trustee Curmi asked for an update regarding the Recreation Survey.

Supervisor Keen-McCarthy opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. on the request from Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. Mrs. Mueller moved to receive and file Communications, Resolutions and Reports as listed. Seconded by Ms. for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at Arnold. Ayes all. 7:43 p.m. ' . - CLOSED SESSION Mr. Curmt mSved to approve Resolution No. 97-03-25-13 granting a five C5) year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. for their new facility located at 47200 Port Street, Metro West It was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Mr. Griffith at 8:33 p.m. that a closed session be called for Industrial Park. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. the purpose of:

Ms. Arnold moved to amen the motion and grant Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. and eight (8) year Industrial Facilities Discussing the tentative agreement between the Township of Plymouth and the Plymouth Township Police Exemption Certificate. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Officers Association, and Roll call to amend the motion: Ayes: Arnold, Griffith, Mueller, Keen-McCarthy Pending Litigation - Wayne County vs. Charter Township of Plymouth (Jail Charges). Nays: Curmi, Edwards, Massengill This is a permissible purpose under Michigan’s Open Meeting Act, Public Act No. 267 of 1976, as amended Motion carries. by Act No. 256 of 1978, Article 15.268, Section 8, Paragraphs (c) and (e). Roll call: The following Roll Call Vote was taken on the amended motion. Ayes: Arnold, Curmi, Griffith, Mueller, Edwards, Massengill, Keen-McCarthy Roll Call: Nays: None Ayes: Arnold, Griffith, Mueller, Keen-McCarthy Nays: Curmi, Edwards, Massengill At 9:38 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Griffith and seconded by Mrs. Mueller to return to open session. Motion carries. The entire resolution is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Roll call: Ayes: Arnold, Curmi, Griffith, Mueller, Edwards, Massengill, Keen-McCarthy Supervisor Keen-McCarthy opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. to establish an Industrial Development Nays: None f District for 24+/- acres located on Beck Road. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:54 p.m. Ms. Arnold moved to approve Resolution No. 97-03-25-14, establishing an Industrial Development Mrs. Masengill moved to approve the Tentative Agreement between the Township of Plymouth and the District for 24+/- acres located on Beck Road, north of the Post Office and adjacent to Metro West/Beck Plymouth Township Police Officer’s Association. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. Road Industrial Park. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Roll call: Discussion was held on the Plymouth-Canton Community School District’s decision acted upon at their meet­ Ayes: Arnold, Griffith, Keen-McCarthy ing on Tuesday, March 25,1997, to not participate in the special assessment fees for the Powell/Ridge paving Nays: Curmi, Edwards, Massengill, Mueller project for their property located at the comer of Powell an Ridge Roads. Motion fails. It was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Ms. Arnold to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 p.m. Ayes all. Supervisor Keen-McCarthy opened the public bearing at 7 :55 p.m. to establish an Industrial Development District for 16+/- acres locate on Five Mile Road. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at s Marilyn Massengill, CMC ' Kathleen Keen-McCarthy, Supervisor 7:56 p.m. Ms. Arnold moved to approve Resolution No. 97-03-25-15, establishing an Industrial Development Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth Charter Township of Plymouth District for 16+/-acres located on Five Road, adjacent to Metro West Industrial Park. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. The foregoing is a synopsis of the Board of Trustees meeting held on March 25,1997. The full text is avail­ Roll call: able in the Clerk’s Office for perusal. They will be submitted for Board approval at the next regular meeting Ayes: Arnold, Griffith, Keen-McCarthy on April 8, 1997. Nays: Curmi, Edwards, Massengill, Mueller Motion fails. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids an services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at Mrs. Mueller moved to approve the extension of the Tentative Preliminary Plat for Country Acres of all Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meeting/Hearings upon two weeks notice to the Plymouth, Subdivisions 2, 3,4 and 5 to April 19, 1998. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill. Ayes all. Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the following: Supervisor’s Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone number: (313) 453-3840 x 200. TDD users: 1-800-649-3777. (Michigan Mr. Curmi moved to approve the extension of the Single Family Ouster Housing option for Emrick Orchard Relay Services) Estates to October 24,1997, Seconded by Mrs. Massengill. Ayes all. Publish: April 2, 1997 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Apri12,1997 Page 5

God looked around his garden and he found the perfect place. Cemetery in Berkley. Memorial tributes can be givep to the donor’s choice. He then looked down on this Earth and he saw your tired face. He. put his arms around y o u a n d lifted you to rest. JOHN R. HARRIMAN God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. John R. Harriman, a Canton resident, died March 17,1997 at the age of 89. He knew that you were suffering , Mr. Harriman was born Jan. 29, 1908 in Barton, VT. He was the Vice-president of He knew you were in pain Nunn-Bush Shoe Co. He was the president of AARP of Sunland Chapter, in Sunland He knew that you would never get well on Earth again. CA. He saw that the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb He is survived by his daughter, Pat Landorf of Canton; grandchildren, Richard So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace Be Thine!” Landorf of TN, Deborah Landorf-Bobee of Belleville; Heather Carey of MA, Donald J. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you Harriman of Oregon, and two great-grandchildren. the day God called you home. Arrangements were made by Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth. Always in our hearts, The Charles Cude Family WILLIAM H. MC COWAN & Good Friend Macolm Dedes William H. McCowan died March 13,1997 at the age of 81. Mr. McCowan was born Sept. 6, 1915 in Cullman, AL. He was a welder at Ford THOMAS A. FOLEY Motor Co. Thomas A. Foley, a Detroit resident, died March 23,1997 at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Betty); son, Douglas McCowan of Clearwater, Mr. Foley was born March 8, 1940 in Ann Arbor. He was a manager at AT&T and FL; grandchildren Pam McCowan, Laurie Barra, Kim McCowan-Dunn, Connie Sarata, Lucent Technologies. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including Kelly Harr; great-grandchildren, Kirk Dunn, Mallory Dunn, Darnel Salata, Sarah Salata, Manager of the Year 1995, 1996; the Silver Achievement Award, President's Award Samanth Harr, Jake Harr; one half-sister; and two half-brothers. for Team Excellence, Customer Excellence, and Valued Partner Awards. He served in Arrangements were made by and services held at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral the U.S. Army from 1958-1962 and played football throughout Europe for the army. Home in Plymouth with Rev. Gilson M. Miller officiating. Burial was at Cadillac He is survived by his wife, Murline E. Covington of Detroit; daughter, Brooke Memorial Gardens West in Westland, Ml. Memorial tributes can be given to the (Kevin) Somerville of Detroit; step-children, Paige Covington of Detroit, Lanier donor’s choice. Covington of Detroit; Granddaughter, Kandace Covington; sisters, Frances H.(Carl) Muck of Pennsylvania, Veronica Foley of Plymouth, Ann (Bill) Wiercioch of Plymouth; GLENDA FAYE BERGHOFF brother, Kevin (Barbara) Foley of Virginia; and many dear friends. Glenda Faye Berghoff, a Plymouth resident, died March 26,1997 at the age of 59. Arrangements were made by and services held at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home . Mrs. Berghoff was bom March 1, 1938 in Sparks Hill, IL. She was a secretary at in Plymouth with the Rev. Fr. John Sullivan officiating. Memorial tributes can be given the University of Michigan. . to the Arthritis Foundation. She is survived by her husband, Henry of Plymouth; son, Charles (Jenny) of Northville; daughter, Pamela of Plymouth; sisters, Pat (Ivan) Woodard of Redford, ALICE R. HOVEY Mary Lou Woodard of Salem Township, Jean Morgan of Atlanta, GA, Charlotte (Don) Alice R. Hovey, a Livonia resident, died March 23,1997 at the age of 82. Lackey of Ashvilie, NC; brother, Ed (Barbara) Lackey of Elmhurst, IL. Mrs. Hovey was born Aug. 24,1914 in Holyoke, MA. She was a homemaker and a Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funerai member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses—Plymouth-Canton Congregation. Home in Plymouth with Rev, Roy. G. Forsyth officiating. Memorial tributes can be She is survived by her husband, George E. of Livonia; daughters, Saundra Alice given to Karmanos Cancer institute. Heinzelman of Livonia, Joan May Wolding of Livonia, Georgette Jill Ristic of Livonia; brother, Louie J. Goguen of New Hampshire; nine grandchildren, and 12 great­ EDWARD J. BRIAND, Sr. grandchildren. Edward J. Briand Sr., a Canton resident, died March 24,1997 at the age of 76. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Plymouth-Canton Mr. Briand was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a carpenter and Congregation with Mr. Thomas Kausus officiating. Local Arrangements were made by doorman at the Mayflower Hotel. the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial Tributes can be given to He is survived by his wife, Kathleen A. (Bryant) Briand; daughters, Kathleen American Cancer, Michigan Heart bnd St. Jude’s CHildren’s Hospital. (Richard) Deupree of Howell, Marie (Peter) Hanoian of Canton, Sheran (Kenneth) Baunoch of Highland; sons, Edward J. Briand Jr., of Columbia, MD; sister, Theresa De PHYLLIS J. MANN Getmon; brother, Charles J. Briand; and six grandchildren. Phyllis J. Mann, a Plymouth resident, died March 25,1997 at the age of 60. Services were held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Livonia with the Rev. Mrs. Mann was born April 27, 1936 in Salem IN. She was a Plymouth-Canton Robert A. Clapp officiating. Arrangements were made by Vermeulen Trust 100. School teacher for 21 years, and a member of the Michigan Education Association. Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial tributes can be given to St. Andrews Episcopal She is survived by her husband, Donald W. of Plymouth; daughters, Catherine Church, Music Ministry, 16360 Hubbard Rd., Livonia* Ml 48154. (James) Nowka of East Jordan, Ml, Linda (Paul) Witulski of West Bloomfield; brothers, Donald Nicholson of Ohio, Thomas Nicholson of Ohio; and grandchildren, Stephen, DOROTHY JEAN WERTH Renee and James Nowka, and Alexandria Witulski. Dorothy Jean Werth, a Plymouth resident, died March 29,1997 at the age of 63. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Mrs. Werth was born Sept. 3,1933 in Ann Arbor. She worked at the service desk at Home in Plymouth with Rev. Dean Klump Officiating. Burial was at Riverside Kmart. Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial tributes can be given to the Karmanos Cancer She is survived by her husband,* Paul C. of Plymouth; daughters, Susan M. of Institute or the Nia Hyde Foundation. Saline, Pauline N. (David) Bedwell of Canton, Phyllis A. of Plymouth; sons, Paul C. Jr. of Plymouth, John E. (Nancy) of Northville Township, Gerald K. (Tammy) of Westland, WILLIAM PIERCE Christopher R. of Plymouth; brothers, Michael (Barbara) Sousa of FLorida, Timothy William Pierce, a Canton resident, died March 15,1997 at the age of 60. (Nancy) Sousa of Detroit; sisters, June (Whitey) Blackburn of Detroit, Adele Mr. Pierce was born Feb. 26,1937 in Chicago IL. He was a retail salesman. Thompson of Farmington Hills, Karen Sousa of Detroit, Kay Sousa of Detroit; He is survived by his wife, Cheryl E.; daughter, Crystal L. Jennings of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren David Bedwell, Jr., Ashley Bedwell, Samantha Werth, Meagan Werth, sons, Darryl K. (Penny) of Westland, Tyrone W. (Tanya) of Southfield, Anthony A. Jessica Werth, Tyler Werth; and many neices and nephews. Mrs. Werth is preceded (Lisa) of Detroit, Errol Jennings of Canton; brother, Nathaniel Pierce of Ortenviile; in death by her brother, Fred, and grandchild, Tyler. mother, Lucy Pierce of Chicago, IL; and five grandchildren. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at Our Lady of Good Counsel with Arrangements were made by and services held at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral the Rev. John Sullivan officiating. Entombment is at Riverside Mausoleum in Home in Plymouth with Rev. Wilma Johnson officiating. Burial was at Detroit Plymouth. Arrangements were made by Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Memorial Park in Warren, Ml. Memorial tributes can be given to Comunity Services, Plymouth. Mas&offerings can be made or memorial tributes can be given to Maryknoll 32932 Warren Rd. Suite 100, Westland, Ml 48185-2920. Missionaries in Maryknoll New York.

ANN P. WOOD Ann P. Wood, a Howell resident, died March 16,1997 at the age of 78. Mrs. Wood was born May 3,1918 in Scotland. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Neat of Rint; Sharon Ellul of Traverse City, and Nancy (Gary) Nitta Of Ridgecrest, CA; son, Michael J. (Diane) Neal of Plymouth; sisters Dorothy Waara of New Port Richey, FL, and Jeanne (Jay) Clark of Palm Desert, CA; and 17 grandchildren. Arrangements were made by and services held at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth with Pastor Byron Fultz officiating. Burial was at Roseiand Park Pag© 6 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 Friends & neighbors

Neighbors Plymouth bookworm checks out in the news Former Canadian heads Detroit Public Library public services BY SCOTT SPIELMAN ed at the University of Toronto, Garen’s One of Plymouth’s most avid book­ Steve Mondry, son of Steve first U.S. job was at the library at Wayne Mondry of Plymouth, has been initiat­ worms, Robert J. Garen, was recently State University. ed into Beta Theta Pi International appointed associate director for public “That’s where it all began,” he said. Fraternity by the University of services at the Detroit Public Library. “You don’t really see something until Michigan chapter. Garen first joined the the Detroit you really do it. There’s a lot more than Beta Theta Pi has some 115,000 Public Library in 1970. “It’s a wonderful meets the eye.” members, including more than 7,000 world to be in,” he said. “I’ve always But once he started there was no turn­ collegians in chapters on 145 campus­ had a basic interest in books and what ing back. es in the U.S. and Canada. • books can do for people.” “It’s wonderful to help people connect Samuel David McGrath, of “I know it sounds cliched, but they and see what they need,” he said, “and Plymouth, achieved the Founders Day really are the the window to the world. it’s fun to have a hand in how that hap­ Honors List for academic excellence It’s the treasure of the world’s knowl­ pens” for semester I, 1996-1997 at Indiana edge.” Garen has also served on many com­ University. Among the many positions Garen has mittees of the Michigan and American Founders Day students must main­ held in his 30 years at the library is the Library Associations, according to Gay, tain at least a 3.5 grade-point average. • coordinator of the SIR (service to shut- and was president of the Michigan ins and retirees.) The SIR helps bring Library Association in the mid-’80s. As WSDP, 88.1 FM, was named Station of the Year by the Michigan library services to people who can’t easi­ chairperson of the American Library Robert J. Garen Association of Educational ly get to the library. Association’s National Library Symbol the entire public service arm of th* * Task Force, he helped develop the green Broadcasters for the fourth time in six “It’s an outreach program,” Garen library, he said. “I make sure the librar years. Individual students were also and white library symbol now used on said, “getting books to people who can’t meets demands and keeps up with tech honored: Denny Kapp, bronze medal get out. It was such a gratifying feeling federal highways in ail 50 states and nology and bring everything together.” in sportscast; John Kreger, bronze to talk to people who wouldn’t have the Canada. Garen has lived in Plymouth sinct medals in sportscast, newscast and opportunity otherwise.” “It’s his-major achievement,” Gay sports play-by-play; Justin Belgiano, 1980. “It’s a wonderful community,” h< silver medals in interview, and a Garen, an amateur artist, was a coordi­ said. “He’s very proud of it.” said. “I love the scale of it. I love jus bronze medal in production; Mike nator of the Public Relations Department “The whole idea was to identify being able to go out for a walk.” in 1985, according to Detroit Public libraries for people and show them where Wicket, bronze medals in sports play- Although he has been living in the- Library Media Specialist Cheri Gay. they are,” Garen said. “It put libraries on by-play and newscast; Kelly country for some time, he became a U.S. Honecker, silver medal in newscast; the map.” He ran the Com m unity R elations citizen in 1994. Shripal Shah, bronze medal in pro­ Department, which is a joined operation It’s not the first time Garen was recog­ duction; and Erin Walterscheid, sil­ “The first thing I voted for was for the of the Public Relations Department and nized for his achievements. In 1996 he library millage,” he said. “I had never ver medal in production. TIP, the library’s community information • received the library’s 47th Staff held a ballot before that.” Memorial and Fellowship Award, accord­ The Plymouth-Canton Jaycees service. - Garen enjoys library work because he were recently honored as Tops in State Garen has specialized in getting word ing to Gay. likes to see people building a better life, of the library out to the public, said Gay,, “It’s an award established by librari­ at the winter assembly. Among the he said. honors: member recruitment, who worked for Garen for three years. ans tQ show their respect and admirartion “If you can see one child through to International Involvement, overall “He’s a very wonderful person to for members of the staff of the Detroit the university age,” he said, “you can say chapter by Pinnacle Area in the area of work for,” Gay said. “He’s very genial Public Library,” Gay said. international involvement, ranked fifth to yourself at the end of the day ‘That’s a and creative.” Garen is enthusiastic about his new job well done.’” in the state of Michigan in the Parade • Bom in Chatham, Ontario and educat­ position, which will involve overseeing of Chapters. • Sarah Wiercloch, eight, of Plymouth, was one of five Detroit area children chosen from a field of 60 to Plymouth post offices open up appear in Livent Inc.’s Tony Award­ winning production, “Show Boat.” BY SCOTT SPIELMAN according to Sdao. Postal employees Alan Prince and Tom Perform ances w ill run through April at the Detroit Masonic Temple You probably do it without thinking about it. Lamb will be on hand to answer questions about bulk mail and Theatre in Detroit. To charge tickets Address an envelope, stamp it and drop it ip a mailbox, and business and reply mail, and the post offices will be showing off by phone call (810) 645-6666. For almost magically it appears at its destination days later. But their LLVs — Long Life. Vehicles — vehicles bull to withstand further information call the box office your letter goes through many twists and turns along its journey, rigorous wear and tear of daily postal use. at (313) 832-2232. changing hands many times. A “Wabbacker” bar code reading machine will be on display. • Curious residents can find out exactly what a letter goes The Wabbacker reads the bar codes sprayed on when mail Diane Lindow, of Canton, and through after it leaves their hands at the upcoming open house arrives in Downtown Detroit, Sdao said. The bar code identi­ Karol Lajole, of Canton were selected at both of the Plymouth post offices. fies the letters destination. as “Outstanding Leaders” by the Area Association of Huron Calley Girl The open house is to celebrate the new Helm Street Annex, Also on hand will be representatives from the West Scout Council. Also selected were according to Marge Sdao, a supervisor of customer service at Suburban Stamp Show to display their collections and answer Lisa Benages, Pam the Penniman post office. questions about stamp collecting. Hamsnerschmidt, and Lori It also serves to dispel some of the common conceptions of “It’s the first year they’re doing this,” Sdao said. Potochick, all of Plymouth. the job of the average postal worker, she said. The Helm Street Annex will strictly be a mail-processing Outstanding Leader Awards go to “Most people only see us operate the windows and sell facility, Sdao said. Mail will come in there, then it will be sort­ troop leaders who demonstrated the stamps,” Sdao said. “We want to show them the whole opera­ ed and distributed to the other post offices in Plymouth for dis­ dedicated leadership and communica­ tion. Their perception is that’s all we do.” tribution. tion skills. Janet Early and Debbie Exe of Plymouth, and Karen Clark of The open house will be on April 24th, Sdao said, from 10 Prior to its construction, the mail was processed at the Canton were named as “Outstanding a.m. to 2 p.m. Postal employees will give tours and be on hand Clipper office, Sdao said. Volunteers.” Outstanding Volunteer to answer questions. “The machines at the Clipper Office were too small,” Sdao ' Awards recognize dedicated service “Last year we did it for more hours, and it was pretty crowd­ said. “We couldn’t keep" up with the growth.” - beyond expectatins to the Girl Scut ed,” Sdao said. “It was hard to pull people through.” Council over a period of time. Machines will be up and running to show how mail is sorted, THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 Page 7

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Neighbors Environmental department recycles former employee Experinence, “burningpassion” brought to county appointment in business BY BRYON MARTIN back to Wayne County. He and his family will be living in Stephen Tackitt has come back to his home state of Michigan, Plymouth Township, he said. back to his former employer in Wayne County for a position as Tackitt’s responsibilities with the Environmental Health A donation of $10,000 was made director of Environmental Health. division, a unit of the to The Leukemia Society of America, Talk about recycling. County’s Department of Michigan Chapter, in memory of A1 “We wanted to come back home,” Tackitt said. He had been Public Health, include a Schebil, long-time consultant to Fox working for NSF International in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, where variety of preventative Hills Chrysler-Plymouth, in he lived with his family since 1991. services including food- Plymouth. “They have two kinds of weather there — hot and hotter,” service inspections, tests Schebil, 70, died in December after Tackitt said. “California is a nice place to b e f r o m ” of drinking water and a prolonged bout with leukemia. The real fire would seem to be Tackitt’s, though: his history of water at public beaches, employment and association with environmental health and lead-poisoning organizations suggest a burning love for his vocation. prevention. Tackitt was a Wayne County sanitarian and supervisor from What interests 1970 - 1983. He then went to Macomb County as deputy director, Tackitt, though, is the and eventually director, of environmental health services. future of environmental He held this spot until 1991, when he went to NSF in health. California. “Looking into the “I’ve done work at a number of different levels,” Tackitt said, 21st century, there will describing the experience he brings to his latest Wayne County be a lot to work with on job. “I’ve also been active in some professional associations.” the national, state and Among them is the National Environmental Health Association, local levels,” he said. of which he is a long-time member and was president from 1995 - “We’ve got to have STEPHEN TACKITT 1996. partnerships because we He has also held offices in the Michigan Environmental Health all have a stake in the environment. It’s going to be a challenging Association, the Michigan Association, and National Conference and opportune time.” of Local Environmental Health Administrators. His work has also But Tackitt isn’t sweating it — especially since his return to taken him overseas. Michigan’s climate. A less-intense passion for environmental health would have “The cold weather doesn’t bother me,” he said. “We’re glad to been extinguished by Tackitt’s more than 20 highly active years. be home.” BRIAN MARTIN Ed McNamara’s people must have recognized this. They found the former employee in California and brought him Red Roof Inns, Inc., has appointed Brian M artin as a representative to Passengers passed its 1997 Managers’ Council. Martin, general manager of the in Plymouth’s past Plymouth Red Roof Inn at 1-275 and “Michigan Views” is a historic-photo Ann Arbor Road, will represent the series by Paul W. Gilbert. This shot, interests of Inns in his district by printed from the original glass negative, acting as its liaison to senior management. shows the passenger train station that This is Martin’s second operated in Old Village. appointment to the council. “Michigan Views” is available at Little He lives in Ann Arbor. Professor on the Park, Plymouth. • Grand opening events at the Barnes & Noble superstore in ‘Northville will benefit disadvantaged area children. A portion of book sales from the store’s April 8 Preview Night will be given to First Book, a national non­ profit organization that provides new books to kids who don’t have books Plymouth Chamber seeks new members of their own. First Book will direct the Incentives offered in spring enrollment drive Barnes & Noble funds to Livonia’s The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce will conduct a membership drive April 15 and April 16. Head Start Program. Campaign Chairman Tom Carmody, owner of C.F. Sales and a chamber past president and current board member, is looking for • enthusiastic chamber members to help with the campaign. Plymouth-based Absopure Water The goal will be a 10 percent increase of the chamber’s cuirent membership of 535 — 53 new members. and Your New House, will be two of Prizes for team members include: a certificate for lunch at a Plymouth eatery, awarded for each new member recruited; or, prizes can the more than 100 exhibitors at the be accumulated in exchange for a chamber gift certificate redeemable at more than 40 Plymouth businesses and restaurants. Novi Expo Center’s first Home The grand prize winner will “fly south” with a friend. Improvement Show, April 3 -6. Those interested in helping should contact Fran Toney, chamber executive director, at 453-1540, or Tom Carmody at 453-6797. The show will feature products and Chamber membership includes: services for all home areas and • Group health care with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. activities. Absopure will display their • Monthly networking with Plymouth business people. water coolers; Your New House will • Business referral services. host a video display on new home • Free listing in the chamber’s business directory, to be printed April 20. construction. For further information on chamber membership, call the chamber at 453-1540, or stop by the office at 386 South Main. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 Page 9

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A t any school, im provem ent is alw ays needed . Here they ate — the experts Plymouth-Canton students know more ahoufil^ At Plymouth-Canton and Plymouth- ^y|>ody else. This Salem many improvements are greatly opportunity - tbeit own $olutiohis tb t ^ |^ ||||h p o l prO^feiiil ihey live with 180 needed such as: change in starting times d ^ |h a e h year. of schools, transportation to and from school, and changes to help accommodate With this ideas auS:feupft::|i^ the the increase in the schools population. place prizes are to be awarded nt $3{^, $20G auti $100, respectively. The starting times of school directly influences the academic performance given by the student body. When schools enough with the classmates to ask questions, feels left out or stupid starts so early in the morning, the students and gives up. This is something that I think happens way too often tend not to be quite as alert as if we start The attention they deserve in die Plymouth-Canton school system. later. There have been studies done that A student drowning in the system, I believe is largely due to I REMEMBER THIRD GRADE. 1 remember playing during show that students concentrate better recess, learning cursive. I lack of a relationship with his/her teacher and classmates. This when they start later in the day. Most remember by best friend (Jessie), and my first crush ( Ryan Ottie). relationship can only be created if we reduce the class sizes in our students if asked would probably prefer to But most of all I remember multiplication. I remember coming community. It is true, common sense tells us that smaller classes get our later in the day rather than start home and crying every single day, confident that I was stupid . increase student-teacher interaction. Smaller classes also reduce school so early in the morning. A solution to this problem would be to allow because I just couldn’t remember like the other kids in my class the stress put on the teacher in elementary grades all the way to us to arrive at school at eight o’clock and did. My parents did the best they could, helping me every night high school because it allows more time for class preparation leave at three o’clock. for hours at end: They bought me flash cards and a huge poster instead of paper and test grading. Finally the teacher has his/her The rapid increase in students at PCEP with all the multiplication from the ones to the twelves and tested eye on less students so he/she has less discipline problems. Result: happier teacher and happier students. has also recently become a problem. If a me over and over. It took me a couple years but I gradually caught student is from Salem and has all their on, thanks to my parents patience. However, I have always felt Actually there has been little research, until recently, involving the class size philosophy. From 1978-1980 three analysis were classes at Canton they cannot possibly go embarrassment when thinking back to third grade, thinking that I back and forth every hour so they carry all was slow. Now I know I am not slow, actually I am what a teacher published by Glass and Smith on the issue of class size. Glass and Smith used statistical methods to find over 80 studies with over their books around with them all day, might say is average, if I had gotten the chance. which is an incredible weight. Also 700 comparisons of small and large classes with positive results. Looking back I get mad at my third grade teacher. Why did she because of overpopulation there is a lack The study showed student achievement, classroom processes and neglect me? Why did I not learn anything about the multiplication of classrooms, so we use the portables. teacher and student attitudes had all improved in smaller classes. from her? The truth is not that she was a lousy teacher but that she The portables are falling apart. They leak had to juggle her time between me and 30 other students. However, Glass and Smith were immediately attacked by the and they have little or no heat for those Therefore I got left behind and lost in the system. I am not the Education Research Services. The ERS objected stating that winter days. The changing between only victim. I see it every day. A single student sitting in the back positive results do not become drastic unless the class is reduced to classes is also a problem. The schools are row doesn’t understand the lesson, doesn’t feel comfortable 20 or even 17 students. Such a goal may seem Please see pg. 22 so far apart it is very hard to get from school to school in only 10 minutes. It’s especially hard on the days when it is What to do when there’s nothing to do: The PCEP High raining or snowing. The solution to the overpopulation at the schools is to build a third building of classrooms. This then School experience could eliminate the overpopulation and it March 17, 1997 would possibly help the tardiness level to decrease. To: PCEP High School Improvement Team Teachers, Mrs. Koppin and Mrs. Downs Transportation to and from school is a From: Jerry Carson, Custodian problem at Plymouth-Canton Educational Reason: We found this in Mr. Barnes’ classroom, thought you might like to take a look Park. Other schools get more snow days mostly because their buses are unable to Subject: Read and see handle all the snow and ice on the roads. Our buses are more capable of that than (P.S. Sorry dial the note is ripped — that’s how I found it on the floor) theirs are. On cold, wintry days the buses have no or very little heat. When the In 1996 a flier was passed out along with the monthly roads are snowy and icy they have a hard school newspaper, “The PCEP Perspective.” The title of time gripping the roads. Many of the *-&re uca a H*1' - h f a f - this hand-out read, “TOP 10 ACTIVITIES OF jiL u jtb f yoa Mtgin-i- u 'W ~h> J*> buses are overcrowded and dangerous. PLYMOUTH AND CANTON STUDENTS.” Some of the The students’ safety is in danger when activities were meant to be humorous for students because they are simply unpopular — an afternnon in Meijers, ’JSa*.-' Af&u "ai CUyy. X*- M*. spending time in the school library after school, a trip to ftu . Ba**±*' "dU*d. X&- 'fax' > X&mavms- A** Kids’ Kingdom, and so on. But each told the honest truth: 'U td 1. Itdi faut fofaf - * % fa x d* yo** there are few places that attract us... and nothing more jj/fatsX %cr entertaining than bowling. Superbowl was number one on the list! And most students have been there so many times —» T C o d f T^r'rt^c q-% a u o u ’J- they don’t want to ever get near a bowling ball again. The w? {Pwatji <*p bawttAp ^£) lack of activity in the cities of Plymouth and Canton is not my focus, but is the first “domino” that is toppling the chain conditions such as these occur on an *"? CJaaA XJmaUl /ytUAiJr- JljXk-tA- , -ttfaoXJ- of problems at PCEP. These problems include a lack of everyday basis. The solution to this do jW c . •! T ^ Mrtut jLtnifa alternative programs to school sports, and absence of school problem could be to judge whether to call pride, inadequate solutions to students’ needs, and hostile school off or not more by how bad the interaction with other students. Since PCEP is afflicted by roads are and whether coming to school these problems, the school has the obligation and opportunity to provide additional activities to students at our high school. could endanger the kids rather than on Four beneficial activities I suggest that PCEP introduce are an intramural sports program, a climbing wall, a skate park, and a ropes other determining factors. course. They will meet the peed for “something to do,” which will help solve the corresponding problems. I understand that my ideas Every school can stand to improve aren’t aimed directly at the academic side of improving our school, but I believe that they will have multiple positive side effects in itself even a little bit, whether it is on making PCEP a better experience for all students. population, transportation or time. If the Board of Education is open minded to all Salem and Canton have produced many successful sports teams. But for students who don’t have quite enough skill or time to play the new ideas and suggestions sent in by on one of these teams, there is no other option offered to them, so they are forced to quit. Many of the 5,000 students at PCEP are die students. We can make Plymouth- unable to participate because of this problem. Many students are choked from their freedom to participate because Canton Educational Park a better place for of fierce competition for positions on the school teams. Timothy Berkey, who is principal and assistant Please see pg. 11 everyone. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 Page 11

Not all who wander are lost S t u d e n t T h e r e ’ s a q u i e t a n d g r o w i n g g r o u p o f y o u n g m i n d s i n o u r s c h o o l s that have fallen through r e m e m b e r s : the educational system’s vast cracks. This group might not be very loud or noticeable until one flight, the TV news awakens a community about the harsh reality of what is going on in the system that’s most important for the success of our nation. There it is again, another reminder for the forgetful:“ Those kids today... Tests have shown that 4 percent can’t even read by the fifth grade. What’s the problem these big classes m eant days.” There is a problem, no doubt, but what are we going to do about it?.Criticize blindly at the television in our well-to-do dining rooms, complacently living our effort at the American dream, while we keep our system the way it’s been, even while it’s clear that it’s failing so less atten tio n many futures? That’s not the solution. But what is?.

George draws through history class* Innumerable pictures of intricate detail pass over struggling. The students support each other as Continued from pg. 10 . the desk where the quiet loner sits, blocking out the silly rants and raves the teacher is they work through the continual difficulties of making about those World Wars, or whatever they call them, up at the front of the room. keeping their lives on the right path. With this bdlieve thhire^ size should b#; He isn’t passing history right now, and the teacher looks at him with such agony and program, we have made positive steps to seriously taken iritb consideration ih; dr||ir frustration because all she can think from the shaded view over the podium is, “Why isn’t critically look at what the problem is and how to improvedur schoolisysteni; he trying? Doesn’t he care?” So the anguished teacher starts to call on him more to solve it best. MAGIC provides positive role frequently; hoping that being involved in class will motivate the boy who keeps his head models for troubled students. closely crouched to the desk, scribbling away at s o m e t h i n g all hour, to care about history. Another suggestion that we might also look 20 6 f i “ “tddeot^ l^jpehihg;::. But what the teacher doesn’t see is the fact that George has problems, and his emotional at is the value of merging students with the n§htfr qv\k,,Npnpt^ and developmental problems have prevented him from wanting to be in her class, wanting community. For both the student and the iScfrQqlsy^m . It is actually :: to learn the information, and being able to understand the information. George can’t get community, lessons are learned. The involved in the day-to-day lectures about ideas that, since kindergarten, have flown over community learns, by watching the involvement: his head like the swift little paper airplanes taunting school children use to make fun of that teenagers have invested in their area, that cttpoitU on (writing) class. This those “strange” kids. The fact that George needs extra help keeps this lost boy from the stereotype of irresponsible, destructive teens;— , ^ working and buried in the only way he can express himself: with a sharpened pencil and a is not always true. When you get our teens into WfthriBfj:f % g^q^dly ■ worn sketchpad. planting flowers in Kellogg Prak and reading What do we as a high school system do about the “Georges” in our schools: The first stories to kids at the library, they get so much step is to recognize the problem. Only then can we make actions to help the student. Once out of seeing the good they can do for an entire die problem is recognized, a diagnosis by school’s psychologists or school support staff area. And sometimes, the look of wonder on a tfre rooth. can accurately start the student on the path of success with possible medication or therapy. small child’s face at the enchantment of a book names. Thi ly The success of a child is certainly a team effort in every sense. From the student’s could singlehandedly have an impact on even realization that they need help, to a sharp educator who is trained to spot and the toughtest teen. cantpu§!;;B^ ' professionally get involved in potential special needs of their students, the key to the Now you say, “What stories these poor participated m diasd“ tiscussipn every : proficiency of our children is easy as A-B-C: Acceptance, Brain work (information and should have. There are so many out there.” But di|^ :Jc(m’t say that (or my fiye (rther training about the needs), and Cooperation. With steps like these to move George in a new what you might not have grasped yet is the fact laig^!ii|!l^ direction, there’s a new form of artwork that the teacher would love coming off George’s that Carrie and George are not based on timfeiforbypryo^ jp-ftps. . desk. Political cartoons! And that’s a George masterpiece that the teacher would p r o u d l y fictional accounts of the disadvantaged in the put on the bulletin board. class weTr^e are able to meanest areas of Detroit. Carrie and George are ...... ill?!: In another classroom across die hall, Carrie has moved away from her community- here in our school, our neighborhood struggling minded values like civic pride, compassion, kinship, concern, devotion and onto the path and busting their behinds to make it out in our : MaSs are, of violence, drugs, suicidal tendencies and gangs. She shows up to school when she has the community, not some slum or ghetto. This is a foreC dm tq^ willpower to drag her weary, ragged 16-year-old lost body out of bed. Carrie is fighting an struggle that takes them from day to day, uphill battle, working 35 hours a week to support herself and her family where her mom, in desperately trying to catch up with the luckier ' aSut the cost?; the " - failing health, no longer has the willpower to leave the house. School, an education, a kids with more opportunities. I know Carrie and entire sejhtCwbl DJ future with possibilities is no longer a dream of Carrie’s because all she can see is the path George; they are my classmates this year and ridqs d^hgorbusiy ^eh:ffiey ;everi '; of getting sucked deeper an deeper in to despair as each day passes without an education. they’re our students, our responsiblitiy, the bbgin to imagine .... How do we fulfill her social, academic and emotional needs? And how can we as future. Are we going to let them combat this that in birder to y': individuals unite to daily battle alone? Of course we’re hiake Zt. ■ empower her to get an not. Thanks to the effort that has started with the ideas from this education and strengthen ;smal)!e(e|assrqom^ . her life? paper, a little spark in an teacher aides, pmen(4PCopmmunity Carrie needs help to approaching fireworks show has lit voluriteerS;,“ i|Lg^ v get out of the situation. a ray of hope while we realize a As a school, we need to problem and make community successfuHy doing), teainteacliing recognize her problem actions come together. cooperative: learning: and first; she can’t keep Someone once explained to me 'mher in d ^ aids, . living a life where she the race of life like this. The ■ idea has to be the adult for her race of life is really just that we smaller classes is the best answer entire family. Our school are all on a racetrack where some Respite the. cqst. is huge and often, the lucky players have started a little kids who need help most ahead of the rest, with extra school level should go ignored. are the ones who knowlege, extra money, a better inadvertently slip through environment, or just more embarrassment thattMmies along with: the “cracks” that prevent opportunities for growth. On this being:left^bChfr4 .h*: Olass; Why teach 30 them from dealing with track there are millions of people orsp all . day-to-day life. But for ahead of you and just as many undcr?tah|mg;or paying; attrition? Carrie and people like behind you. Different people are at Some of our community’s students are : her, there’s still a chance for the school to take prevenitive action. If As you sum and bcg.n the informed about the as an mnocent baby’ you have,;. ^ : struggle Carrie goes It dW & kdS-yO ftZM t0Ibe clever enouSh look at ,::aze:prp$ : . through every day, a - ' where you are and ask yourself, studehis get the attention theydeserve? counselor may be able to step in. Although it sounds trite, therapy helps so many people what do I have to do to get caught up? How can and for her, this may be an effective way to get her thinking about her situation. She has to I make myself an informed and active understand what she is doing in order to see what the alternative path can do for her. participant in this educational journey? There’s a world of opportunity out there, especially Learning for many people can be uncomfortable at many times and it doesn’t always feel in our high school. To achieve as much as possible from our educational system, one has to good. Luckily, in the end the benefits outweigh the temporary feeling. have a game plan. Our childrens’ high school experience will not ruin or single handedly How does the school empower the student with the ability to get an education and pull a child out of destruction. An education and our schools might never be able to be the strengthen his life? A program we have at the schools, MAGIC (Mentorship and Aftercare great equalizer that we all wish is could be. The race may never be fair. However, to be Giving In to the Community), is effectively working to pair students who have had a able to do the best we can where we are is the great possibility to reach for. disadvantaged life yet have risen above their situations with kids like Carrie that are still Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997

What’s Happening To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice New address? IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. WELCOME WAGON® Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's can help you calendar (space permitting). feel at home Greeting new neighbors Is o tradition with WELCOME WAGON - 'America's Neighborhood Tradition." I'd like to visit you To say "HI* and present gifts and greetings from community-minded businesses. HI (313)455-2350 also present invitations you crfh redeem for more gifts. And it's all free. 1(^2 W. Ann Aibor Rd • Plymouth, M Volunteer... A WELCOME WAGON vtstt is a special treat to help "ygu get settled end feeling more "at home," A'- irlendly get-together is easy to arrange. Just c a l m e. Where printing is just the beginning RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers in the Canton area to High Speed Copies help children needing tutoring with basic math and reading skills. Training is free. For more infor­ mation, call Joy Graves at 883-2100 ext. 368. In Plymouth in N. Colton in Plymouth FISH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Cal! JeantneWtra: Call Choudet: Call Mary Moses: FISH of Plymouth/Canton is always looking for volunteers to assist in its purpose of aiding neigh­ 313/459-4613 313/453-1918 313/459-5582 bors who cannot help themselves. If you would like information on being a driver, a “caller”, or just with this coupon running errands, call 261-1011 and leave a message. ^ GUEST SPEAKERS NEEDED AT P-C SCHOOLS The Plymouth-Canton Business Education Partnership is looking for individuals to share informa­ tion about their occupation to students in classroom settings. To volunteer, call 416-4903. DONATE PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTION Siupik The Plymouth District Library is seeking individuals, businesses, and community groups to donate the cost of a subscription to one of the more than 300 periodicals to which the library subscribes. Sponsor’s name will appear on the front cover of the periodical. Donation is federal, state tax Family Chiropractic deductible. For more information, please call the library at 453-0750. PLYMOUTH CHAMBER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Dr. Karen E. Siupik The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce is always in need of volunteers, especially preparing information handout packages. For more information, call 453-1540. CARRIAGE PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY Call For A Free Consultation Those looking for a rewarding experience can contact Heather at Carriage Park: caring, energetic individuals willing to share their time and talents with residents are needed. Phone 397-8300. & Spinal Exam HOSPICE OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN Hours: The hospice is seeking patient care, patient companion and team support volunteers in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. For more information, call 291-9700. Mon. -Wed., Fri. 8:30am-12, PLYMOUTH COURT NURSING CENTER 3pm - 7pm Plymouth Court Nursing Center in Plymouth is looking for volunteers to help with activity pro­ Saturday 9:30am-12 Comer of Warren & Lilley • Canton grams for residents. For more information, call Michelle Holmes at 455-0510. MICHIGAN CANCER FOUNDATION The Michigan Cancer Foundation-West Region is looking for volunteers to provide transportation for cancer patients in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. For more information, call G r a n d O pen in g 561-8880 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

☆ ★ S ch ools... WSDP, 88.1-FM REUNION * WSDP, the student-operated station of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is planning its o e e ☆ your Crier Carrier ★ 25th anniversary reunion for 1997. Former staff members are asked to send their current addresses ★ ☆ to the station at 46181, Joy Rd. Canton, MI 48187‘or call 416-7732. g o beyond FREE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ★ State-funded program offered to families who meet income guidelines or “at-risk” factors. Children ■ the “call of duty” ?? ☆ must be four years old on or before Dec. 1. Classes begin in January and run for 20 weeks Monday through Thursday at Hoben and Truesdell schools. For more information, call 416-6190. t* EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Computers, tutoring, games, etc. The program runs Monday through Friday and begins after school ★ ends and conlcudes at 6 p.m. $5 per student per session with a minimum of two sessions per week. For more information, call 420-7040. ☆ TUTOR TRAINING ★ The Community Literacy Council, Inc., will be conducting tutor training seminars for its reading program. Two four-hours sessions must be completed in order to become a reading tutor. Call Jean ☆ Calabrese at 416-4906. ★ KIDDIE KAMPUS REUNION 25th anniversary of the P-C Schools’ preschool program, June 4 at the Canton High School cafete­ ☆ ria from 7-9 p.m. All former staff and students are invited. To make a reservation, call 416-4927. ★ P-C SCHOOLS NEED GUEST SPEAKERS The P-C Business Education Partemship is looking for individuals willing to share their expertise ☆ with local students. To volunteer, call.416-4903. ★ ☆ W hat makes your Crier carrier so special?? ★ Meetings...d 3 ☆ Nominateyour Crier Carrier as MEN’S GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST * St. Michael Lutheran Church invites all men to their annual breakfast, March 28 at 8 a.m. Jeff “Crier Carrier o f the Month” ☆ Totten, Baseball Chapel Coordinator for the Detroit Tigers will be guest speaker. Tickets, $4 for adults, $2 boys 10 and under. Call 459-3333. • In 25 words or less, explain what makes your Crier carrier * CANTON REPUBLICAN CLUB ☆ The Canton Republican Club, which meets on the third Thursday of each month, will be meeting at so exceptional. Cherry Hill School at 7 p.m. For more information, call Melissa McLaughlin at 495-0304. • Send or drop off your entry with your name, address, and * PLYMOUTH-CANTON CIVITAN MEETING daytime phone numberto: ☆ The Plymouth-Canton Civitan club will hold their monthly dinner meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Water Club Bar & Grill. For more information, call Margaret at 455- * 6989. The Community Crier Carrier Contest ☆ PLYMOUTH YMCA “Y” KIDS 821 Penniman Avenue • Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 For children ages 3-5. Openings for afternoon sessions of Y Kids. Age 3 meets on Tuesday and Thursday, and ages 4-5 meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, call the Plymouth YMCA at 453-2904. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 Page 13

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SALEM BOYS TENNIS CANTON BOYS TENNIS Dale Team Place Time Date Team Place Time Thu. 4-10-97 Riverview , T 4:00 Thu 4-10-97 G rosse lie H 4:00 Sat. 4-12-97 Men roe invitational T Sat 4-12-97 Monroe Invitational T ;^on. 4-14-97 John Glenn T 4:00 Mon. 4-14-97 Stevenson H 4:00 Wed. 4-16-97 Farmington H 4:00 Wed. 4-16-97 Northville T 4:00 Fri 4-18-97 Churchill T ■ 4:00 Fri. 4-18-97 North Farmington H 4:00 Sal 4-19-97 Essexville Garber T 9:00 Mon. 4-21-97 John Glenn T 4:00 IW"i. 4-21-97 W.L Western H 4:00 Wed. 4-23-97 Harrison H 4:00 Wed. 4-23-97 Stevenson T 4:00 Thu. 4-24-97 Farmington T 4:00 Thu 4-24-97 North Farmington H 4:00 Mon. 4-28-97 Franklin H 4:00 -VLn. 4-28-97 Harrison T 4:00 Wed. 4-30-97 Churchiil T . 4:00 Wed. 4-30-97 Franklin H 4:00 Fri. 5-2-97 Plymouth Salem T 4:00 Fri. 5-2-97 . Plymouth Canton H 4:00 Sat. 5-3-97 River Rat J.V. invitational Ann Arbor 9:00 Sat. 5-3-97 Warrior Classic Woodhaven 9:00 Mur.. 5-5-97 W.L Central T 4:00 Mon. 5-5-97 W. L Western H 41.00 W ea 5-7-97 Northville H 4:00 Wed. 5-7-97 W.L. Central T 4:00 Tue 5-13-97 Conference Meet Stevenson 4:00 Thu. 5-8-97 Univ. of Detroit Jesuit T 4:00 Fri. 5-16-97 Regionals Tue. 5-13-97 Conference Meet Stevenson 4:00 Sat. 5-17-97 Regionals Fri. 5-16-97 Regionals Fri. 5-30-97 State Finals Sat. 5-17-97 Regionals Sat. 5-31-97 State Finals COACH - Bill Nelson Fri, 5-30-97 State Finals F r o m o u r Sat. 5-31-97 State Finals COACH • Barbara Hanosh CANTON BOYS TRACK SALEM BOYS TRACK Date Team Place Time

Date Team Place Time Sat. 3-29-97 E.M.U. Relays T 12:30 Thu. 4-10-97 John Glenn T 3:30 Sat 3-29-97 E.M.U. Relays T Sat. 4-12-97 A.A .Pioneer (Quad Meel)T 10:00 Mon. 3-31-97 Divine Child T W I N N I N G t e a m Thu. 4-17-97 W.L. Western T 3:30 t.-at. 4-5-97 Spartan Relays T Fri. 4-18-97 Harrison 9/10 Relays T 3:00 Thu. 4-10-97 Churchill H 5:30 Sat. 4-19-97 H 3:30 Dearborn EVcs Relays T 10:00 T mi. 4-17-97 W.L. Central Thu. 4-24-97 Franklin H Fri. 4-18-97 Mansfield Relays T 5:30 3:00 to yours... Thu. 5-1-97 Harrison H 3:30 Fri. 4-18-97 Harrison 9/10 Relays T Sat. 4-19-97 Dearborn Elks Relays T 10:00 Sat. 5-3-97 Observerland Relays Red. Union 3:30 lisa. 4-24-97 Farmington T 3:30 Holly 9th/JV. Invitational T 10:00 Thu. 5-1-97 North Farmington T 3:30 Tue. 5-6-97 Mangan Meet H 4:00 Sat. 5-3-97 Observerfand Relays Red. Union Thu. 5-8-97 Northville H 5:30 Holly 9th/J.V.Invitationa! T Sat. 5-10-97 Troy Athens Relays T 10:00 1 ue. 5-6-97 Mangan Meet H 4:00 Wed. 5-14-97 Churchill T 3:30 Thu. 5-8-97 John Glenn T 3:3 0 Thu. 5-15-97 J.V. Invitational H 4:00 VV,-;d. 5-14-97 Stevenson H 3:30 Fri. 5-16-97 J.V . invitational H 4:00 Regionals Red. Union 2:30 i : ... 5-15-97 Tue. 5-20-97 i-;-. 5-16-97 Regionals Fled. Union Conference Meet Churchill 3:00 Tye. 5-27-97 AANews-Meet of Champions Ypsi 4:00 Tut! 5-20-97 Conference Meet Churchill G O GET'EM! Sat 5-31-97 State Meet _ COACH: Geoff Baker Sat. 5-31-97 State Meet COACH - Bob Richardson

SALEM GIRLS TRACK CANTON GIRLS TRACK SALEM Date Team PlaceTime Date Team Place Time Thu. 4-10-97 John Glenn H 3:30 Sat. 4-5-97 Spartan Relays T Thu. 4-17-97 W.L. Western H 5:30 Thu. 4-10-97 Churchill T 3:30 Sat. 4-19-97 j-afly^ief Relays T teoo Thu. 4-17-97 W.L. Central T ' 3:30 Thu. 4-24-97 Franklin T 3:30 Sat. 4-19-97 Lady Chief Relays T Sat. 4-26-97 Cougar tnvrt. Grand Rapids 8:00 W. Bloom field Relays T Thu. 5-1-97 Harrison T April Showers Relays 3:30 Tue. 4-22-97 Ypsilanti Sat. 5-3-97 Spartan Invitational Stevenson 3:30 Thu. 4-24-97 Farmington H 3:30 Tue. 5-6-97 Tnu. 5-1-97 North Farmmgton H 5:30 Mangan Meet H 4:00 Sat. 5-3-97 Stafford Relays W.L.C 10:30 Thu. 5-8-97 Northville T 3:30 , e. 5-6-97 Mangan Meet H 4:00 Sat 5-10-97 Troy Athens Relay T 9:30 Thu. 5-8-97 John Glenn H 3:30 Tue. 5-13-97 Churchill H 5:30 Sat. 5-10-97 Athens Relays T Fri. 5-16-97 Regionals Red. Union , Wed. 5-14-97 Stevenson T 3:30 Wed. 5-21-97 Conference Meet Farmington Fr*. 5-16-97 Regionals Red. Union Sat. 5-31*97 State Meet COACH - George Przygodski Wed. 5-21-97 Conference Meet Farmington Fr; 5-23-97 Lacly Braves Relays T Sat 5-31-97 State Meet COACH - Mark Gregor CANTON CANTON GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER SALEM GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER Date Team PlaceTime D.;le Team Place Time ^ u i p c o Mon. 4-7-97 W.L Central T 7:00 Mon-, 4-7-97 Northville H 7:00 i / n i c r o Wed. 4-9-97 Stevenson H 7:00 Wed. 4-9-97 John Gfenn T 4:00 Sat. 4-12-97 Troy T 3:00 Frc 4-11-97 Novi H 7:00 Mon. 4-14-97 Northville T 7:00 4-14-97 Farmington H 7:00 Wed 4-16-97 N. Farmington H 7:00 Wed. 4-16-97 Churchill T 7:00 Sat 4-19-97 Adrian T 2:00 Mon. 4-21-97 W.L Western H 7:00 Mon. 4-21-97 John Glenn T 4:00 Wad. 4-23-97 Stevenson ' T 7:00 Wed. 4-23-97 Harrison H 7:00 Sat. 4-26-97 Troy Athens H 1:00 Fri. 4-25-97 Ladywood T 5:30 Mon'. 4-28-97 N. Farmington H 7:00 Mon. 4-28-97 Wed. 4-30-97 Harrison T 5:30 Farmington T 5:30 S a t > 3 - 9 7 Adrian T 1:00 Wed. 4-30-97 Franklin H 7:00 Mon, 5-5*97. Franklin H 7:00 Mon. 5-5-97 Churchill T 7:00 Wed. 5-7-97 Plymouth Canton H 7:00 Wed. 5-7-97 Plymouth Salem T 7:00 Sat.'5-10-97 Troy H 1:00 Fit 5-9-97 Mercy T 5:30 Mon. 5-12-97 W.L Central T 7:00 Mon.5-12-97 W.L Western- H 7:00 Wed. 5-14-97 Playoff (3rd-12th) T Wed. 5-14-97 Playoff (3rd-12th) H 7:00 th d 5-15-97 Piayoff (1st-2nd) T Thu. 5-15-97 Playoff (1st-2nd) H 7:00 Mon. 5-19-97 Districts Mai. 5-19-97 Districts 1 :B. 5-27-97 Regionals Tue.'5-27-97 Regionals Wed. 6-4-97 Semi-Finals Wed. 6-4-97 Sat. 6-7-97 State Finals COACH -Doug Landefeid Semi-Firials Sat. 6-7-97 State Finals Coach - Don Smith

SALEM VARSITY SOFTBALL CANTON VARSITY SOFTBALL Date ‘ Team PlaceTime Date Team Place Time Wed. 4-9-97 John Glenn H 4:00 Wed. 4-9-97 Franklin T 4:00 Mon. 4-14-97 Harrison H 4:00 Fri. 4-11-97 Ann Arbor Pioneer (DH}T 3:30 Wed. 4-16-97 W.L. Central T 4:00 Mon. 4-14-97 Farmington T 4:00 Fri. 4-18-97 Franklin T 4:00 Wed. 4-16-97 Churchill H 4:00 ■ Sat. 4-19-97 Carman-Ainsworth Inv, T 9:00 Fri. 4-18-97 John Glenn H 4:00 Mon. 4-21-97 Churchiil H 4:00 Sat. 4-19-97 Taylor invitational •T 9:00 Wed 4-23-97 Plymouth Salem H 7:00 Mon. 4-21-97 Stevenson T 4:00 Thu. 4-24-97 W.L Western T 4:00 Wed. 4-23-97 Plymouth Canton. 7:00 Sat. 4-26-97 T Thu. 4-24-97 N. Farmington T 4:00 Chelsea Invitational Mon. 4-28-97 Northville H Mon. 4-28-97 W.L, Central H 4:00 “We have them all” 4:00 Wed. 4-30-97 W.L Western H 4:00 Wed 4-30-97 Farmington T 4:00 Fri. 5-2-97 Farmington H 4:00 Fri, 5-2-97 Harrison T 4:00 Sat. 5-3-97 Temperance Bedford Inv. T Sat 5-3-97 . Temperance Bedford T Mon, 5-5-97 John Glenn T 4:00 Mon. 5-5-97 : Franklin H 4:00 Wed. 5-7-97 Northville T 4:00 Wed 5-7-97 Stevenson H 4:00 Fri. 5-9-97 Stevenson H 4:00 Fri. 5-9-97 Churchill , T 4:00 Sat. 5-10-97 Canton Classic T ■ Sat. 5-10-97 Canton Classic H Mon. 5-12-97 N. Farmington H 4:00 Wed. 5-14-97 Mon/5-12-97 W.L Western H 4:00 Harrison H 4:00 Wed. 5-14-97 North Farmington Thu. 5-15-97 . W.L Central T 4:00 T 4:00 Wed. 5-21-97 Playoff H 4:00 Thu, 5-15-97 Northville T 4:00 Tue. 5-27-97 Pre-District Sat 5-17-97 Grosse Pointe North T . 4:00 Sat. 5-31-97 Districts Tue. 5-20-97 Ann Arbor Pioneer H 4:00 S a t 6-7-97 Regionals Wed. 5-21-97 Playoff T 4:00 Fri. 6-13-97 Semi-Finals 5/27-5/31/97 1 Districts Sat. 6-14-97 State Finals COACH - Bonnie Southerland Sat. 6-7-97 .Regionals Fri. 6-13-97 Semi-Finals - f X Sat. 6-14-97 State Finals COACH • James Arnold m O O SALEM GIRLS GOLF 3 ■ S Date Team Place Time FOR RESERVATIONS CALL... CANTON GIRLS GOLF c: Dale Team PlaceTime z Wed. 4-9-97 Ann Arbor Huron T 3:00 H Mon. 4-14-97 G rosse lie T 3:00 Wed 4-9-97 Ann Arbor Huron T 3:00 O f ri. 4-18-97 Ann Arbor Invitational T 1-800-743-RENT Fri. 4-18-97 Ann Arbor Invitational T Mon. 4-21-97 Stevenson X T 2:45 Mon. 4-21-97 W.L Central H 3:00 m Fri, 4-25-97 Brighton Invitational T 9:00 Tue. 4-22-97 Churchill X Mon. 4-28-97 W-L. Western H 3:00 H 3:00 Wed. 4-30-97 Franklin T 2:45 : Wed. 4-23-97 W.L Western T 3:00 Fri. 4-25-97 ■ j* Tue. 4-29-97 G rosse lie H 3:00 NQRTHVILLE Brighton Invitational T ■9:00 TJ Fri. 5-2-97 Pinckney Invitational T 9:00 Mon. 4-28-97 Franklin T 2:45 Mon. 5-5-97 Ch urchin H 3:00 Fri. 5-2-97 Pinckney invitational T 9:00 JO Tue. 5-6-97 Northville H 3:00 Mon. 5-5-97 Stevenson T 2:45 ■ 17000 Northville Rd. (O Wed. 5-7-97 W-L. Central T 3:00 ‘Tue. 5-6-97 Farmington H 3:00 <0 Mon. 5-12-97 Plymouth Canton H 3:00 Mon.5-12-97 Plymouth Salem T 3:00 *■4 Tue. 5-13-97 Farmington H 3:00 Fri. 5-16-97 Regionals TJ Fri. 5-16-97 Regionals » ( 8 1 0 ) 3 4 7 - 9 7 0 7 Wad 5-20-97 Northville H 3:00 to Thu. 5-22-97 Western Lakes Conference Thu. 5-22-97 Western Lakes Conference A Fri. 5-30-97 State Finals ■A f^at. 5-31-97 State Finals COACH - Rick Wilson Fri, 5-30-97 State Finals Sat 5-31-97 State Finals COACH ■ Dam Riggs THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 Page 19

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What’s Happening To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice Subscribe IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170, Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's calendar (space permitting!. Listen to the Canton and Salem to the Crier Baseball, Softball m id Soccer This Spring on 88.1 FM G roups... PLYMOUTH-CANTON'S RADIO STATION We Arrmf j h s a SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION T H E ‘ 9 7 The City of Plymouth is registering for. Spring Soccer at the Plymouth Cultural Center from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Bring a birth certificate and registration fee: $40 for City residents, $60 for non-res­ idents. For info, call 455-6620. GUIDE CITY WINTER CLASSES The City of Plymouth Recreation Department is offering more than 20 classes for ages ranging I S H E R E from tots to seniors. For a brochure and other info., call 455-6620. 'War ( 3 1 3 ) 4 5 3 - 6 9 0 0 Upcoming... PLYMOUTH CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP COFFEE Thursday, March 27 the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce will honor the Plymouth-Canton School Board at its membership coffee, from 8 -9 a.m. at the Chamber office. Free, no RSVP needed. EASTER MARSHMALLOW DROP Canton Parks and Recreation is sponsoring its Annual Easter Marshmallow Drop March 29, for Canton kids 10 and under at Heritage Park. Children will be divided into age groups before they The New Church in Your Community hunt down helicopter-dropped marshmallows they can exchange for goodies and treats. FELLOW’S CREEK MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE DISCOVER FOR YOURSELF Canton Parks and Recreation Mens Golf League will begin April 23, 5 p.m. at Fellow’s Creek Golf A p r il T o p ic Course. Registration has begun, cost is $400. League is limited to 36 golfers and restricted to Canton residents unless league fails to fill by March 31. “STRESSBUSTERS” 55 ALIVE: MATURE DRIVING CLASS AARP driving class, sponsored by V.F.W. Post 6695 Ladies Auxiliary, April 2 and 3, from 9 a.m. - A series of relevant talks with, 1 p.m., at V.F.W. 6695. Cost, $8. For info and reservations, call Barbara at (313) 538-1859. practical solutions for dealing with stress FABERGE TRIP TO CLEVELAND City of Plymouth Parks and Rec will offer a trip to Cleveland, OH to view the Faberge Collection. Every Sunday in April at 8:30am & 11:15am A two-day, one-night trip April 7 arid 8, the tour will cost $199, and includes transportation, lodg­ 49555 N. Territorial at Ridge Road • Plymouth ing, two exhibits and a lecture and some meals. $50 deposit required. Call 455-6620. FREE INVESTMENT SERIES Phone (313)414-7777 « Fax.(313)414-3999 The Northville District Library is sponsoring a free investment series presented by Merrill Lynch financial consultants. The first, “College Planning,” April 9 , 1 - 8:30 p.m. Call (810) 349-3020 for reservations. SENIOR TAX ASSISTANCE Free income tax assistance for seniors is available in Plymouth, Canton and Northville through April 15th, courtesy of the AARP Tax-Aide program. Those seniors interested should call for an appointment: 397-5444 in Canton; 349-4140 in Northville; 455-6620 in Plymouth. Information on home visits are also available ateach number. PLYMOUTH-CANTON JAYCEES The Plymouth-Canton Jaycees have several events upcoming, including open house/orientations, meetings and activities. Call the Jaycees Hotline for times and dates: 453-8407. F ir s t u n it e d TRINITY H ealth ... METHODIST CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN OF PLYMOUTH C H U R C H v BLOODMOBILE SITES 45201 N. Territorial Rd. 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be open to the public at the following times and loca­ (W est o f Sheldon Rd.) at Gotfredson & Ann Arbor Rd. . tions: Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Tri City Christian Center, March 26, 3:30 - 9:30 p.m., (313)453-5280 (From M -14 take Gotfredson R d S o u th ) call (313) 326-0330. St. Thomas A' Beckett Catholic Church, March 28, 9 a.m. -3 p.m., call (313) 8:00a m P ra is e & Worship Service 844-2505. % Ur. Dean A. Klump, Senior Minister 9:30am Lifeline-Contemporary S e rv ic e HEALTH AT THE SUMMIT v Rev. Tonya A L Arhesen, Associate Minister 11 :OQ am Traditional Service In Feb. and March, St Joseph Mercy Hospital is sponsoring a series of health programs at Canton’s ■ Continental Breakfast served 8-9:30am l Services at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Summit on the Park. Topics include exercise, cardiac screening, stress management, nutrition for >: . Sunday School lor all ages 9:30am children and adults, parenting skills and cessation of smoking. A separate, Women’ s-health-orient- Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Sunday S chool fo r a ll a g e s Rev. Wm. Branham - Assoc. Pastor ed series is also planned. Registration required. For info, phone (313) 712-4106. * m Nursery Provided OAKWOOD CLASSES/SCREENINGS 0L (313)459-9550 Blood pressure checks, breast feeding support groups, childbirth preparation classes and-infant Nursery Provided CPR. For more information, call 454-8001. PLYMOUTH BREATHERS CLUB For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and other respiratory disease. Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Mercy Health Building, Plymouth. For information, call 313 712-5367. A SENIOR VAN j W o r s h i p The Plymouth Community Seniors van is available for transport to any destination in the city or township five days a week, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The van will also assist Plymouth seniors in getting to medical, dental and other appointments, and makes planned trips to Westland, w ith us this Livonia and Laurel Park Malls. Phone 459-8888 for info on this free service. RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSISTANCE For those with respiratory diseases. Second Wednesday of each month at the Arbor Health building in Plymouth from 2-3 p.m. Free of charge. For more information, call 712-5367. w e e k ! PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM FOR SENIORS Available twice monthly by appointment at Plymouth Township Hall. For more information, call Frances Rudd at 455-7526 between 1-4 p.m. weekdays. SMOKE STOPPERS a B W i s In combination with the “patch,” or by itself, this program can help win the battle against smoking. 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Nothing to do: proposed activities ease other problems, too. Continued from pg. 10 inactive students the opportunity to play any Technology plays part of Stevenson High School in Illinois, sport they like, and it would put an end to states in his article “Making BIG SCHOOLS students being forced to quit because of Smaller,” “The most frequent complaint you competition. will hear from parents as a school grows is... The next major problem that has been students who get cut from an athletic team.” . eating away at PCEP is a lack of community C o m p u t e r s , curriculum change with students , tim e . This year, during the first week of March, and school pride — for students who go to my friend Elizabeth said, ‘T tried out for the both Salem and Canton. Each Friday the soccer team yesterday. And even though I principal and teachers from Salem High In this day and age all people have vast amounts of technology at their fingertips. played for Canton last year, I didn’t make the School wear their “SALEM PRIDE” t-shirts, Our schools today don’t utilize what is available. At PCEP, the Dynacom Televisions cut.” Because of the competition at PCEP, attempting to boost school spirit, but students that the Plymouth-Canton Community spent all the money on are used mainly just for she was forced to stop playing the game know they fail miserably. Pep rallies are the morning announcements. To succeed in the future we must constantly re-evaluate she’s enjoyed since elementary school. viewed as a chance to get out of class, games how we use technology. We should find ways to incorporate technology into the Another reason students stop playing are poorly attended, and each day parking classroom, so that it provides as beneficial learning environment as possible. sports is that they are unable to sacrifice the lots are jammed as students rush to leave the The alarm screams out as I roll over and look at the clock. Time to go to school, the time and commitment demanded by the high school. These actions are caused by the large date is February 10,2000. After a slow morning, the bell rings and class starts. The standards of PCEP athletics. My older population at PCEP and by the drought of first class of the day is physics. We are having a lecture/experimentation day. The brother, Jeff, is presently enrolled at attractve activities. teacher lectures to us, and will illustrate his point by experiments on the computer. This Wheaton College near Chicago. His In his book "High Schools as is one improvement that I have seen over the years. Before there was a lot of time just freshman year, he decided to commit himself Communities,” published by Phi Delta spent on lecturing, and it was hard to connect the facts with a mental picture. Hands-on to playing hockey on the school team, but he Kappa Educational Foundation, Gerald experiments are still done, and are still the best way to see what is happening. The had to make a difficult decision as the team Smith says, “Working models exist of public problem is sometimes they just aren’t feasible, because of time and money restraints. demanded more time for practice than he high schools that have successfully made the With computers, teachers can show the experiments quickly to a class and even change could give up. He was forced to quit the transition (to become a community). factors with the touch of a button. One example is when we are learning about velocity, team after one season to keep his grades Emulating these existing schools represents acceleration, and distance. We used an experiment on the computer that was like a from slipping. This problem occurs not only the high school’s best hope of once again marble on a ramp. We drew the ramp to fit the velocity, acceleration, and distance in colleges, but in any school with a large becoming a viable social institution.” graphs that were given to us. Of course this doesn’t take the place of real experiments, demand for commitment from their sports For the problem of disinterest in our high but it can be really helpful when we are trying a new concept. teams, like PCEP. school, I offer the solution of building a The bell rang and I was off to my second hour, biology. The kids scattered and found For these two reasons, many athletic climbing wall, similar to the wall at a seats as the late bell rang. The teacher came to the front of the class and said, “Today students at our high school end up in the successful school in Vermont, Union 32 we our going to learn about the parte of a plant cell. I have a few different slides to stands without a letter jacket, unable to High. Two years ago they added a climbing show you that should give you a real good picture of what makes up a plant cell.” The participate. My proposal to solve this wall to the back of their school. Mark Miller, teacher had his microscope set up at the front of the room, and the slides that he was problem is what my brother Jeff chose to do a Salem student who came from Union 32 going to show us. Using new equipment he was able to hook his microscope right up to after he quit the hockey team at his college. High School, says, “students hung out at the the Dynacom Television at the front of the room. For every slide he would adjust it, and This year, in 1997, he participated in wall every day after school.” Smith also then point out features he wanted us to learn. The advantage of the microscope was that intramural soccer and floor hockey teams says, “self-esteem and peer acceptance lead it was possible for him to zoom in on different parts so that the class could get a more to easier, more cordial relationships with who play against other dorms for fun. He in-depth picture. This was one of the ways we found to use the Dynacom system, that told me, “Intramurals are a great way to get others, which in turn lead to an improved was already installed, to enhance our learning. The bell rang and we were off. some exercise and have fun with friends.” sense of community.” Instead of riding “the Third hour was my composition class. We were in the middle of working on I suggest that PCEP “start a new Big Cheese” home after a regular day at persuasive essays. When we are working on a paper like this students are given a choice school and plopping down in front of the TV, organization within the school,” as Berkey whether to do it by hand, or go down to the computer lab and work on the computers. In encourages, mid provide intramural sports to students were challenged to build themselves the past couple of years, they have installed a lot more computers to be more accessible interested students. Many colleges that offer mentally and physically, and to spend time to all classes during school. These computers are also open after school for kids to use. intramural sports have fewer or equal developing relationships with classmates. These extra computers provided equality in papers. Before computers, a lot more numbers of students compared to PCEP, so A wall like this could be added to any papers were hand written because students didn’t have computers. The papers that size is not a problem. Another logical existing wall of the school. “Climbing were typed had an unfair advantage, they looked better and usually had better spelling. consideration that must be accounted for is towers” can also be built, using minimal Allowing kids to type out all their papers allowed for an even playing field, where all the location where intramural sports could be space. Finances would be manageable as that was looked at was the content. The bell rang, so I finished my last sentence and held. Two places are possibilities at our high well. In Pontiac, a 70-foot wall called was off to lunch. “Planet Rock” charges $12 per day. If PCEP school. Lunch seemed way too quick as I was off to my fourth hour. It was calculus and One suggested strategy by Berkey is that today was the test day. I was nervous, even though I studied; it was a tricky concept to schools “allow intramural activities to share grasp. We were having a two-part test, a non-calculatior and a calculator part. It sounds in the use of athletic facilities.” If there isn’t new org^izatioM within kind of weird, with all the technology we have, why not use it? The only problem was any room available for intramurals on the in math, too many students used the calculator to do the problems before they current property, we can plan in advance to understood what they were doing. This method of punching buttons would work for include space for intramurals on the comer m trdm urql^drts to interested that lesson, but math teachers found it very hard to build off previous knowledge when it of Joy Road and Beck, the site of “the third wasn’t there. We are taught the material without calculators, and a day later, after we high school.” It would be a prime location s possibilities have done some problems, we are taught how to use the calculator to save time. By because it is close to the present high school, v: i s c h o p f § testing us in two parts, teachers make sure you know what you are doing, and that you yet it wouldn’t take space away from the know how to use it. 30 minutes went by and I turned in my non-calculator section, and chose to charge studnets even $1 a visit (the school teams. got the calculator section. This part went a little faster, it was a little harder to set up the price of a pop at one of the school pop Regular intramural sports like soccer and problems, but once they were set up we could just use the calculators to finish. Finally machines), the $3,000 wall would pay for basketball could be run in “multiple levels,” I was done, and the bell rang. I was off to fifth hour. itself in little time. Climbing holds, belay as Berkey’s school has done, and the My last two hours were pretty easy. It was power training and then I was a student devices, ropes and the wall itself can be program would also allow room for assistant. I figured it was a nice way to end out my day since I had some hard classes my ordered by catalog. Liability is also a advancements such as boys volleyball, girls first four hours. After a long day I drove home, and went outside to enjoy some fresh air concern, but could be managed as most football, or “new” sports, like ultimate before I started on my homework. climbing gyms do. ffisbee. This is just a little piece of what the future can bring to us. There is talk of a third “The Benchmark,” in Farmington, and Last fall my friends and I formed a casual, school, and one way that we could equalize them is to connect the classroom, through Planet Rock require climbers to accept legal unofficial group that met after schoool each the televisions and Internet. We don’t have to stop at our classrooms. What’s to say we responsibility for their own safety by signing Friday to play soccer, frisbee and other coultfn’t connect with a school like the University of Michigan, in order to get the best a waiver form before they climb. At the same games. This group is the “model” for my information. This communication through computers doesn’t stop in the classroom. In time these gyms train climbers in safety. If a vision of the larger scale program of the work force more and more companies are using computers and technology to climbing wall was built for students at intramurals at the high school. By wintertime conduct business. Having a background working with the latest technology could be the our group grew in number to 25 kids. As a PCEP, it would attract us to spend more time edge to put Plymouth-Canton Community students ahead. Technology is constandy enjoying our school, which would strengthen group, we learned teamwork, met new changing, and schools are not realizing its potential. The key to properly using school pride, challenge each student friends, kept active and provided a successful technology, is to constandy re-evaluate how it should be incorporated into schools. physically, boost self-esteem and encourage model that the high school needs. An Technology is always changing, so the way we use it should always be changing too. intramural program at PCEP would give respect for other students. Please see pg. 23 PCEP: The best place to learn . .. NOTH!

At the start of a new century and as a member of the class of 2000, there are many problems that Plymouth Centennial Education Park (PCEP) faces. I feel these problems should be solved before the next generation enters. Three problems that I think should be focused on are security, traveling between the buildings and overcrowding of the students. Problems with security have not changed since my brother and sister were here. That was over 10 years ago. Instead of security being role models for the students they want to be our friends. So when the students are doing wrong, security is allowing the problem to continue, instead of taking action. During our 10-minute break between classes there are students who smoke illegally. During this time security should be walking back and forth also instead of sitting in the cars and just watching us walk by. Security is here for a reason, not just to collect a paycheck. Over the past 10 years walking from school to school has not changed. An example is my older sibling were here 10 years ago and the same passing time is still in effect, you are expected to travel between schools dining bad weather, and it always happens that you’re at one school and your next class is in the other building. The constant fluctuation of the body temperature causes proportionally high cases of illness making absenteeism a problem. We do live in Michigan, and the weather is always changing. A few solutions to this would be a covered walk that is well maintained (plowed and salted in the winter), or even to have each student have three classes in one building and the other three in the other building. Overcrowding is the biggest problem at PCEP. There are too many students per class, which makes it hard for die teachers to teach and the students to learn. Some students need the individual attention to understand what is going on. As of right now they are not receiving this attention,. It would also make it easier on the teachers. The teachers could teach the students better and give us the attention that we need. It wouldn’t be as stressful on the teachers either. I feel you should build another high school that is a little smaller than Canton is. At first it seems there wouldn’t be enough students to fill the extra class rooms, but I have a feeling it would get filled up very quickly seeing that more houses, apartments, and condos are being built as you read this essay. Also with the two new recently built elementary schools, these children will need a place in high school. Just adding another chair in the class rooms will not work forever. Overcrowding is an ongoing problem and until this problem is solved the teachers and the students will pay the consequences. PCEP faces many problems as a new century is about to start. While I was researching this essay, I have found that many of the problems that exist now have been problems, for years. They will always remain problems unless someone takes action and starts finding solutions. As a member of the class of 2000,1 would be proud to say that these problems were solved and education can continue to be better than ever, thanks to a student of the year 2000.

in March of 1997. She encouraged that a ropes course should be built at PCEP and said Variety of activities, experiences hold “It would benefit any student who would be willing to challenge themselves and increase tolerance of diversity of others.” Mike Forrest, a full time worker at Camp Tamarack, Michigan, visited PCEP or key to school student pride, health March 13, 1997, and gave information from the experiences he’s had with the ropes course at his camp. “Costs very from $2000 and up. The benefits are too many to list but two benefits are enhanced personal awareness and positive peer interaction. Any Continued from pg. 11 facilitator should go through our facilitator training program for accreditation to maintair A third problem at PCEP does not originate from a school situation, but it has a effective standards of safety.” negative impact on hundreds of students nonetheless. It wouldn’t take the average person Mr. Forrest is also involved with the ACE (Adventure Challenge Experience^ who visits our high school more than a day to notice that there are dozens of different program. ACE’s mission statement includes the pledge to “support the goals anc “groups” of people, who have unique styles of personality and individual areas of objectives of school improvement plans...serving youth in Wayne County.” With this ir interest. One of these groups is referred to as the “skaters,” who live, breath and sleep mind, the high schools could be closer than we think to setting up a ropes course. If £ skateboarding. The city of Plymouth deals with the continual problem of keeping course was created for PCEP, teachers could take class time to use the course to builc “skaters” from skate boarding in downtown Plymouth, yet the city has made no teamwork and trust between students. It is a possible way to end the lack of interaction at contribution to funding an area for them to skate (not even with the cash they make by the Park. fining skaters). In the cities of Plymouth and Canton, there are few attractive activities for PCEP Last winter, in 1996, my church even went to the extreme of opening the basement for students. Because the high school hasn’t done its part, problems are caused such as a lack skaters to use. Erin Donovan, Director of the National Teens, Crime, and Community of alternative programs to school sports, an absence of school pride, inadequate solutions Program Center states, “Teens must connect to the community and see the immediate to student’s needs and hostile interaction with other students. relevance of...a local situation...based on local problems.” The high school is capable of In his “Plan for Education” speech in 1992, President Clinton states, “We know we meeting this need that is obviously a problem, in a way similar to what to two small have real gaps in American education...we need to give people incentives.” Since PCEP business owners in the cities of Kalamazoo and Femdale have accomplished when they is afflicted by these difficulties, the school has the obligation to “make things happen.” built skate parks inside warehouses, easily accessible for skaters in their community. Four positive activities that PCEP should introduce are an intramural sports program, My skater friends who go to PCEP, occasionally take the long trip to the “KZOO a climbing wall, a skate park, and a ropes course. Each student would be given the Skate Park” because there is nowhere to skate-board in Plymouth-Canton. Craig Wind, a opportunity to get involved, which would boost school pride, initiate valuable interaction Canton sophomore (and ardent skater) says, “The first day a park is built around here, with other students, and provide an alternative to school sports. The “PCEP hundreds o f kids will be there to skate.” If the PCEP constructed a park like this, it Perspective’s” Top 10 list would most likely change, as the high school fills this gap in would solve the problem for the city of Plymouth, as well as meeting the needs of its our education. students. Although this solution isn’t aimed directly at the acedemic side of improving our My final concern has grown from my experience at PCEP where my teachers have not school, it will have multiple positive side effects in making PCEP a better experience for facilitated any sort of interaction during class. In 1996 I took the Introduction to Art class at Salem, and not until we were two weeks into the semester did any of my classmates even speak to each other. One day Tracie, my art partner, asked, “Why doesn’t anyone talk to anyone else in here?” This has been typical of most of my classes at PCEP where teachers include little teamwork and only shallow group discussion during class. William Hammerman, co-author of ‘Teaching in the Outdoors,” who has been an outdoor educator for 30years, identifies this problem and encourages teaching outside the t ^ — add classroom. In relation to the values of getting out of the school to learn, he notes, /y&iA- AM tki. flOW cJ&AtdrUUj “Among the list of intangible gains is the improved relationship that invariably develops o * ' f t * cA J u a a ^ H J U jy between teachers and students. In the freer atmosphere...(they are) unrestricted by the usual classroom formalities.” During my 17 summers, my dad has directed Upper Peninsula Bible Camp. From my personal experience with a ropes course at UPBC I have seen the interactive benefites presented, and suggest it as a solution for PCEP. Boy and girl campers rely on their teammates to overcome obstacles by trusting each other. They walk across rope bridges, pull team members over the wobbly “cargo net,” (D*f CflWTS® S chv f f I ride rope swings, particiapte in the “trust fall,” and experience numerous other team if blzsi H iy«wt d be peoitb b challenges that establish positive interaction. oitfinlo on JuxfiflA announcervttofc . ~L Others seem to agree that building a ropes course is definitely a positive action. V * o* p<^U $ V Hammerman states, “Over the years, adventure ropes courses have become popular with %

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Sports Chief wrestlers come on strong BY BRIAN CORBETT sh o rts• * Canton wrestling coach Ernie Krumm got a present at Christmas time — an The Plymouth Canton and improved team. Plymouth Salem High School Ice A vacation often dreaded by wrestling coaches because athletes attempting to Hockey Team Boosters are in the cut weight are tempted with big holiday process of obtaining the necessary meals and sweets, instead turned out to support to sponsor an interscholas­ be exactly what the Chiefs needed. tic high school ice hockey team “Christmas was a big plus for us,” said proposal to be presented before the Krumm. Plymouth-Canton School Board. Canton went on to finish the 1996-97 Mail post cards or letters of sup­ season 2-4 in the Western Lakes port to Plymouth-Canton and Activities Association and 3-8-1 overall Plymouth Salem High School Ice in dual meet competition. The record Hockey Program, P.O. Box 6091, isn’t outstanding, but the Chiefs’ effort Plymouth, MI 48170. Website was. address: Canton began the season like a bunch of turkeys. Their post-Thanksgiving http://www.rinknet.eom/dwhalers/d meeting with cross-campus rival Salem whalers.htm. E-Mail notes of sup­ was not a sign of things to come. The port to: Rocks whipped the Chiefs, 68-12. That [email protected]. total includes a weight class voided by • Salem. “Early in the year, we weren’t Compuware Sports Arena performing up to the level I thought we Canton’s John Pinion moves in on Fenton’s Ron Kreidon. The Chiefs finished the offers public skating Monday, could be. But as the season went on, I Wednesday and Friday from 9:10- was pleased with our improvement.” said season 3-8-1 overall. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) 11 a.m . and 1 2 :1 0 -2 p .m ., and Krumm. The new attitude in the new year didn’t you’re not going to gas us,” said Krumm. pay its dividends immediately, however. The Chiefs were following the “Work Sunday from 12:40-2 p.m. in the “What it comes down to is I don’t think Amidst a.20-team field that included Hard, Get Better” logo on their team Olympic Arena only. Admission is a lot of guys were ready at the beginning some of the best teams in the state —- shirts. “We like to preach that,” said $4, and skate rental is $3. of the season. The reality of sports, even at the high school level, & that your sea­ Portage Central, Rochester Adams and Krumm, “because if. that’s what you do, Drop in hockey is held Monday, son is your off-season,” he said. Holt — the Chiefs finished last, and it’s going to happen. It’s no secret. I tell Wednesday and Friday from 7-8:50 The Chiefs were ready for the Canton 8 didn’t have a single wrestler place. Derek all the guys, ‘you’re either going to get p.m. and noon to 1:50 p.m. Invitational, the Dec. 21 event that likely Rumrill (125 lbs.) was the Chiefs’ best better or worse. It’s one of the two.” Player admission is $7; goalies contributed to the team’s post-holiday chance, but he was bumped from compe­ The Chiefs got better. At the season­ are free. success. “They haven’t had a tournament tition in a match that could’ve placed him ending Observerland Invitational Canton • in years... I think it’s really important to seventh or eighth. The losses continued to finished eighth out of 12 teams. Rumrill mount, but the Chiefs’ record was no was seeded fifth, but took third. Kevin Adult softball registrations are have those things at home. It’s important for your program. To a large extent, it indication of their effort and endurance, Stone (135 lbs,), Vince St. Louis (112 currently being held at the Canton was a big pick up,” Krumm said. “We didn’t have anyone all year that lbs.), Brian Musser and Jim Shelton (145 Parks and Recreation Services. The Chiefs were 2-2-1 when they outconditioned us. They may have beat lbs.) also placed. Men's team fee is $280, somen’s entered the Salem Invitational Jan. 4. us, but they didn’t outcondition us; $360, and co-ed $320. The Please see pg. 29 women’s and co-ed are jointly run with the City of Plymouth. Hockeytown? Registration ends April 4. For more information, call 397- 5110. Canton, Salem Ice Hockey Boosters push for sport at PCEP • BY BRIAN CORBETT the Michigan Suburban High School Hockey League. “The other Fox Hills Country Club is host­ They have the players. They have a league to play in. They say reason is right here, the availability of ice,” said Arszno. “There’s ing a ninth-annual Angela ice time and a home arena awaits them. They are tremendously two sheets at the Whalers facility.” Hospice Golf Outing May 12. organized, and aren’t looking for financial support. The arrival of the Detroit Whalers and the construction of Now, all the Canton and Salem high schools Ice Hockey Boosters Lary Sorenson will be among the Compuware Sports Arena gives The Plymouth-Canton Community need are teams. an option unequaled by most school districts around the state. golfers participating. A golfer That must come through Plymouth-Canton School Board It has sparked renewed enthusiasm among students, parents, and package is $150 and includes free approval. Sounds easy, right? “You know it’s not,” said promoter hockey fans in general to add the sport to the list of extra curricular range balls before golf, 18 holes of Ed Arszno. activities in the Plymouth-Canton School District. Coupled with the golf with a cart, lunch on the turn, But it’s a faceoff the boosters must win in the coming weeks, or recent approval of the school improvement bond, and the boosters steak dinner, open bar and beverage they will be forced to wait another year to begin a hockey program think their chances have never been better. “Hockey is hot right tickets on the course. at the 4,700-student Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. now,” said Arszno. “Whether it’s hot for the next 10 years, who There will also be prizes. The debate is not new to The Plymouth-Canton Community. Past cares? There are going to be kids playing, and the important thing Business partner and corporate efforts by Michigan Amateur Hockey Association Director Gordon that a high school hockey program does, is it takes them off the Bowman and others to begin hockey as a winter sport have melted packages are available too. road. There’s ho long road trips or weekends in Sault Ste. Marie. under concerns of injuries and expenses. Their studies would be controlled.” Proceeds from the outing will bene­ But this year’s effort is sincerely different. ‘This is really the first The boosters have undoubtedly done their homework. They have fit the Angela Hospice. truly organized effort,” said Arszno. “In the past, people have just set up a web page on the Internet in conjunction with the Whalers For. more information, call 464- walked into a school board meeting and said, “We want a hockey seeking support and players, and have reserved ice time at 7810. team’.” Compuware Sports Arena for the 1997-98 season. (The rink was Arszno and the boosters have assembled a formal proposal that home ice for Birmingham Brother Rice for the 1996-97 season.) includes the support of hundreds of students, local businesses and Please see pg. 29 Page 28 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997

Will Whalers Head Coach Peter DeBoer (center and behind the bench) return as coach next season? How many of the players in front of him will be on the team’s roster for the 1997-98 season. Those are just some of the items making news in a busy post-season week for the Whalers. (Crier photo R. Alwood Jr.) Whalers heading for busy off season The Detroit Whalers wrapped up their decision to move the professional fran­ Well, it may bring them a new coach season last week by losing a best of seven chise out of New England. for starters. There is a possibility DeBoer, series against Sault Ste. Marie in five Detroit laced up the skates one more who has compiled a 76-68-10 record and games. But the hockey club hasn’t stop time Friday against their river rivals, the won a West Division title in two seasons making news. Windsor Spitfires. And there are rumors as head coach and general manager, may Two players were quickly snatched up surrounding coach Peter DeBoer’s future. step away from the bench to assume the by the NHL's Hartford Whalers following All of this and we are a little more than latter position’s responsibilities full time. the 4-1 loss in the Soo March 17, which a week into the off-season. What will the His rumored replacement is Whalers Vodrazka and captain Mike Morroni was followed by owner Peter Karmanos' summer bring the Whalers? Assistant Coach Steve Spott. were signed by Hartford and sent to thi DeBoer, a University of Windsor law East Coast Hockey League. Vodrazk; graduate, was asked to join the Whalers should be an NHLer someday. He led th< by friend and then-Whalers coach Paul team in penalty minutes (238), and car Maurice. DeBoer was elevated to head ried the heaviest slapshot on the team. A coach after Maurice left for the NHL's 6’ 1”, 205 lbs, Vodrazka shattered th< Whalers in 1995, but it is believed European stereotype by combining hi DeBoer has little desire to do the same. offensive prowess (28 points) with defen An excellent players’ coach with a sive brawn. He’s a hot prospect. tremendous amount of patience, Morrone, on the other hand, can’t rel; DeBoer’s work in the OHL is highly on statistics or measurements. regarded. With 17 rookies this season, He is neither a talented goal scorer no DeBoer guided the Whalers to a playoff a player who intimidates opponents by appearance and was widely accepted as his mere presence. the toughest in the league. That success He is, however, the ultimate role play­ in drafting and rebuilding may be the rea­ er. Morrone’s timing on fights, checks, son for his move to management. It’s dif­ and even goals, changed the tide of sever­ ficult to tell what Spott would do differ­ al games this season. He will need to do ently, though his personality is not as laid just that to excel at the next the level. back as DeBoer’s. Fail or succeed, it’s good to see some­ Of course, this is assuming DeBoer isn’t one gave Morrone a chance. A team lead­ coaching somewhere else next season. He er who led in the most obvious way, by could be a candidate for the Spitfires’ playing a team game, Morrone carried coaching position, if Paul GilHs is fired. professionalism with him on and off the It’s pure speculation — probably because ice. Considering the Whalers exited the DeBoer is a former Spitfire — and will playoffs in the first round, the season likely remain that way. Why would he couldn’t have ended in a better way for leave the OHL’s best franchise? anyone familiar with the team: watching DeBoer was in Windsor Arena on Good Morrone score the game-winning goal in Friday, though. But he was coaching the the second overtime of game four against Whalers in a charity game against the the Soo. Spitfires. If Morrone and Vodrazka make it to the The proceeds from the game were to NHL’s Whalers, they won’t he playing in benefit a young Indiana boy who was Hartford. Karmanos and the State of hospitalized after being struck in the head Connecticut failed to come to agreement by a puck during a Spitfires’ playoff that wouid've kept the NHL's Whalers in game versus Sarnia two weeks ago. ■ Hartford. Chad Faulkner, 10, regained conscious­ Don’t look for Karmanos to bring his ness last Wednesday at the Hotel-Dieu team home, though. Columbus, OH, Grace Hospital after spending nearly a Oklahoma City, Nashville and Mike Morrone is still playing hockey these days even though the Whalers’ season week in coma. Minneapolis are the leading candidates, ended in the first round of the playoffs against Sault Ste. Marie. The Whalers cap­ He was listed in serious condition in but don’t be surprised if Raleigh- tain, and teammate Jan Vodrazka are playing in the East Coast Hockey League intensive care. Durham, NC, doesn't get heavy consider­ after being signed by the NHL’s Hartford Whalers. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Also last week, the Whalers’ Jan ation before the move is completed. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 Page 29

Wrestling faces tough match On Ron Krueger and Ernie Krumm are hop­ Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. The wrestling into the middle schools. “I think ing wrestling will escape the pin of the program has never fully recovered. it’s pathetic that four or five building deck sport’s surrounding stereotypes. Salem has had some success on the mat, principals in this community are not only “I think they all have the impression finishing third in the highly competitive opposed to wrestling but said it was ‘hos­ that it’s big time wrestling,” said Krueger, Western Lakes Activities Association this tile,” said Krumm. CANTON BASEBALL the Salem High School wrestling coach. . year. In Krumm’s two-year tenure — he According to Krumm, building princi­ Tuesday at home versus the Wrestling has been placed under replaced Ray Givens in 1995 — the pals told a Canton wrestling supporter University of Detroit (DH) at 2 increasing scrutiny across the state Chiefs have not experienced Salem’s suc­ attempting to determine the sport’s inter­ p.m. Saturday at Walled Lake because of its intense physical contact and cess in the standings, but they appear on est in the middle schools, that they' “are dietary demands. the path to contending. trying to deter violence, not promote.” Central (DH) at noon. • In the 1992-93 season, the sport was But both coaches continue to struggle tov Said Krumm: “Well, I’ll take a kid and offered on a pay-to-play basis at the increase their rosters and introduce channel that violence, that hostilty, into CANTON BOYS TENNIS something positive.” At Riverview at 4 p.m., and Neither Krumm nor Krueger understand Saturday at the Monroe the resistance or lack of interest. It’s an inexpensive sport, and it’s suit­ Invitational. Monday at home able for just about anyone, they say. versus Stevenson at 4 p.m. “Here’s a sport that doesn’t cut kids,” • said Krueger. “All of sudden, all of these CANTON BOYS TRACK little guys have an opportunity.” April 10 at John Glenn at 3:30 “That’s one of the greatest things about wrestling.- Give me someone 80 pounds to P*m. 280 pounds, and I have a spot for him,” Krumm said. CANTON GIRLS GOLF Krumm, a teacher at Belleville High April 9 at Ann Arbor Huron at School, has hired an assistant coach to help him in recruiting. 3 p.m. In the 1996-97 season, the Chiefs had to void several higher weight matches, cost­ CANTON GIRLS ing Canton important points. SOCCER It’s an area of the lineup that could be filled by football players since wrestling Monday at Walled Lake teaches several attributes needed in foot­ Central at 7 p.m. ball — strength, conditioning and bal­ * ance. “We’ve got to find a way to get the CANTON SOFTBALL bigger kids on the mat. We’ll try to utilize Salem’s Teono Wilson takes on Belleville’s Seth Caldwell in a match earlier this sea­ all the options we can. We’U try to pound April 9 at home versus John son. (Crier photo by R. Atwood Jr.) the halls for kids,” said Krumm. Glenn at 4 p.m. • Group wants high school hockey in P-C CANTON GIRLS TRACK April 10 at home versus John Continued from pg. 27 Boosters said they’ve received pledges of for both genders. In other words, “If Glenn at 3:30 p.m. The Michigan Suburban Hockey League financial support from around the commu­ there’s a boys team, there has to be a is also ready to welcome Canton and nity, including Plymouth Physical Therapy girls,” said Arszno. • Salem, with the stipulation that each who have offered to help the teams’ train­ But this problem is easily solved because SALEM BASEBALL ers. PCEP Close Up teacher Darrin the Michigan Suburban Hockey League school forms its own team. “When I talked Tomorrow at Ypsilanti at to (Michigan Suburban Hockey League Slyvester, a Eastern Michigan University allows females to participate. And there’s President) Norm Quinn, he said, ‘You’d club player for the past three years, has another alternative, according to Arszno noon. kill everybody (with one team.) You’d offered to coach, and Arszno said addition­ and Gismondi: make cheerleading, cur­ m al funds could be accrued through gate take it to the other teams. You’d have a rently a club sport, a varsity sport. “That’s SALEM BOYS TENNIS hard time scheduling games, no one would receipts. "There’s no factor of economics,” your Title 9 answer,” said Grismondi. want to play you.’ Politically, it’s a lot eas­ said Arszno. Also, introducing water polo as a girls April 10 at home versus ier if we have two teams,” said Arszno. “It’? not like we’re planning on taking varsity sport has been mentioned as a pos­ Grosse lie at 4 p.m. Fielding two teams wouldn’t be problem away die funding from other sports,” said sibility, Arszno said. • ; Nick Gismondi, the PCEP student hockey So just what are the Canton and Salem considering, the population of the PCEP, SALEM BOYS TRACK but it’s a possible concern to detractors team proposal representative. Ice Hockey Team Boosters seeking from who say it would double expenses. But the Speaking of other sports, Title 9 of the the school board? A representative from Saturday at the Spartan Canton and Salem Ice Hockey Team Michigan High School Athletic each high school at every home function, Relays. , Association requires equal opportunities Arszno said. “The other is, there’s a lot of • - paperwork involved,” he said. Those are the two goals the boosters SALEM GIRLS GOLF Chief wrestlers ‘work hard’ have left on their check list. And they April 9 at Ann Arbor Huron at Continued from pg. 27 hope, when they approach the school 3 p.m. board with their proposal sometime this “All of our meets were very similar,” said Krumm. “We were very solid in the lower • weights; but we needed the higher weights. We’d get blown out at the high weights.” month, that they will then be able to That weakness again surfaced at the Western Lakes Activities Association conference answer the question so often posed to them SALEM GIRLS SOCCER meet. The Chiefs placed 10th out of 12 teams. St. Louis and Rumrill were the Chiefs top as they gather signatures of support. “The Monday at home versus finishers, placing eighth. question always came out: ‘Why don’t we Northville at 7 p.m. have a hockey team already’?” said Canton wrapped up the season on a high note in district competition. They lost to Salem * in a first round battle, 48-24. “At the beginning of the season, they blew us out, 68-12, Arszno. and they gave us two voids. In districts, we lost 48-24, and we gave them two weights and Gismondi has asked that question, and he SALEM SOFTBALL they had only one pin. It was kind of our coming of age,” said Krumm. hopes to be part of the answer. “Just the April 9 at Franklin at 4 p.m. idea of being able to play for a high school The team effort in the districts rubbed off on individuals performances as three Canton hockey team, I mean, I’ve got other m wrestlers — St. Louis, Stone and Buttermore— qualified for regionals. They could’ve options,” said Gismondi, a freshman a had another if Buttermore wasn’t forced to missed districts because of an illness. The SALEM GIRLS TRACK Salem, “but I’d love to play for my high Chiefs’ season ended in individual regionals, but it’s a year Krumm won’t soon forget. Saturday at the Spartan school.” Not only does his team’s future look good, but so.does his families. Krumm’s wife, Beth Relays. Ann, recently gave birth to the eouple’s first child, Alyce Elizabeth. ii » si J A Page 30 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997 opinions

Lost votes tarnish bond, shame board EDITOR: I’ve never had a complaint about the Plymouth-Canton School District and the way The:March;;22:bdtidi5sh6::& n ^ ^ they are educating. Four years ago we moved to Canton, mainly for the school system, not frpj^rtanhe^ ji^p^dize ^ since we had a child who was about to enter kindergarten. We only looked at homes in . Spirhe 720:|htes wer6::“i»st” becbb^of vote^fel^^urtng th ^ lp areas with a well-balanced educational system and we chose Canton. I can only give praise is .a A t .f^;i:t to my son’s school (Tonda Elementary) and its faculty. I’ve been very happy with the Plymouth-Canton School system — until now. The bond is necessary for the?gibWing district, but if or Regarding the school bond issue of March 22, 1997 special election, how can Charles not it was the, voters’ Fault for not entering their inforittafibft" eoipcfl^t;'^die yoti&g. Little, superintendent of our schools, say that 720 votes “would not have changed the machines!/.....,■■ ■■:-: ’’ .-■, = ■ ' '"'"■ ■ . '''■ '' /,;,:.;y*■■ - ■■■'■''';.; - ■,!-/■*■»-/■■■■■■ '■ outcome of the election?” I thought Little, and the position he holds, is there to teach our . It is possible that the 720 votes would hot have changed the outcthne or the el(xtibb children that change can occur, with hard and honest effort. ;— but' the bond passed, by just 96 voles, ■, ;;:;:::*'

Township trustees fail DeMattia, Businesses The Plymouth Township Board of Trustees had a chance to show Community their support for one of the most aggressive and community-minded Cner companies in southeast Michigan by establishing an industrial THE development district for approximately 40 acres of R.A. DeMattia No curves NEWSPAPER Company property last Tuesday. WITH ITS They failed. ' By Rob Kirkbride HEART IN THE The board voted against the measure, which would aide PLYMOUTH' companies hoping to establish themselves in Plymouth Township by CANTON public safety — are important factors companies look at when easing the tax abatement process. COMMUNITY choosing a site to build. The vote was a slap in the face to R.A* DeMattia — a company Just ask the City of Pontiac how important it is to work with 821 PermimanAve. who established the highly successful Metro West Industrial Park businesses to give them the best deal possible. In a few years, the Plymouth, M I 48170-1624 between Sheldon and Beck roads. once-mighty Pontiac Silverdome will be an empty tax burden * (3 1 3 ) 4 5 3 -6 9 0 0 Although it was a close vote, it sent a signal to businesses because Detroit lured the Lions back downtown with economic PUBLISHER: everywhere: Plymouth Township is not interested in making deals to incentives. W. Edward Wendover attract companies. The Metro West Industrial Park and Plymouth Oaks Business EDFTOR: Treasurer Ron Edwards, Cleric Marilyn MasSengill and Trustees Park have played an important role in attracting high-tech businesses Rob Kirkbride Charles Curmi and K.C. Mueller voted against establishing the to die community. These businesses have brought with them good, PHOTO EDITOR: district. Supervisor Kathleen . Keen-McCarthy and Trustees Kay high-paying jobs for people in the community. Richard Alwood Arnold and Ron Griffith voted for the measure. Tax abatements in Plymouth Township generally have been SPORTS EDITOR: The group who voted against the plan say each individual tax granted for a five-year period. There is no doubt — we lose tax abatement question should be brought before the board. Brian Corbett revenue for that period. But it’s a net gain for the community when But that’s not really what this is about. It's about showing respect REPORTERS; the tax abatement expires. Not only are the jobs still there, the taxes and gratitude to businesses who choose Plymouth Township in this Bryon Martin start flowing (assuming an extension is not granted). competitive business environment. Scott Spielman By refusing the industrial development district request, the Tax abatements are a necessary evil for local governments ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: members voting against the measure are sending the wrong signal to everywhere. Tax abatements — along with roads, quality of life and Jack Armstrong businesses: that their move to Plymouth Township won’t be easy. SENIOR ACCOUNT CONSULTANT. Lisa A. McVeigh Plymouth art for heroes, couches ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: Michelle Tregembo Wilson Bill Thirsnia The wolves stood in the midst of a snow storm, gathering their bearings — trying to catch the scent of the next meal on the run, BUSINESS MANAGER: looking a bit forlorn and slightly surprised at your presence. You can Lisa A. Lepping feel the snow covering your head as the heat slowly leaves you alone BUSINESS ASSISTANT with them. The Abstract Diane Giera In the next moment you are surrounded by waist high wildflowers By Stephanie Everitt-Kirkbride CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: in what feels tike your own garden. The colors and textures are M aura C ady overwhelming in the brilliant sun — you are moved by the beauty, RECEPTIONIST: and yet you can’t find the words to describe your feelings. paintings to the fanciful bronze sculpture that greets you at the door. Geneva Guenther Standing a few steps from the edge, you feel as though you’re the Visiting their new building for the first time, I was quite INTERN: last person m the world — and yet you’re sot afraid. The wind is impressed. From the large windows the light makes every pore of the Linda Kochanek persistent as it blows up the cliff and about your head, and yet you building feel inspiring. It was a peaceful place the day we visited. are not cold. The salt has penetrated your person, the mist from the Classes were going on, students thoughtfully working at perfecting PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY brewing waves below having coated you in a mood. How can you their skills. The auditorium tentative: expecting its next performance. by The Plymouth-Canton Community Crier, Inc. help feeling heroic in a place like this where the rocks press out from The gallery, however, is a terrific feature without the other CARRIER DELIVERED the earth, jagged and foreboding, yet quite comforting in a way that components. There is a large wall that displays a wide variety of $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly disturbs you? sizes, subjects of two-dimensional media, and a second wall that U.S. MAIL DELIVERED: contains several wall-mounted racks you can turn to view die other $40 yearly in U.S.A The Plymouth Community Arts Council welcomes you to their Member Art Rental Gallery, where the images range from contemplative oil selections. The lighting is soft in the room, allowing you space with the art *— after all, when you are choosing a piece for your home with such a wide variety, f l w r P n r tp r ASSOCIATIONmionm Htwaw m j T \ f 7 r o p e r Temple traffic: congested congregation mid die importance of your choice at stake, you want to feel comfortable. EDITOR: At $6 per month for most works and $2 for I am writing this to you in regard to the traffic problem with die new Temple Baptist smaller pieces, it is hard to understand why any Church building at Ridge and North Territorial roads. COMMITTSDcomma 9 COMMUNITY 9COMMUMCATON* • one would not rent the artwork. The pieces can I, along with four neighbors, have driveways that face Ridge Road. Last Sunday I stood be kept fortwo months at a time mid then must and watched for 24 minutes as the traffic leaving Temple Baptistblocked my driveway and be returned for a new selection. So, impress your those of my neighbors. A sign at the church’s Ridge road exit would not allow right turns. 345 Fleet St. friends with your taste and your support of a Who made this decision? Ridge Road is a county road; does the Township have the right Plymouth, M I 48170-1656 regional artist — you now have a new excuse for to dictate which way to turn on a county road? Who made the decision, and who has the (313) 453-6860 a dinner party! Proceeds from the rental and sale authority? Now, all of the trafic is congregating at Ridge and North Territorial of the pictures go to support PCAC programs. The decision makes no sense. The church had to pay their share to have Ridge Road Mark in your planners, or make a mental note paved, and now they can’t even use all of their property. There is no reason for the sign to go see what the Arte Council has been up to, PRESIDENTS other than the people in the subdivisions south of the church don’t wantall the traffic driving and should your mood be right, let a work pull W. Edward Wendover by through their subdivisions. Ridge Road should be opened to everyone. you in for a few moments. Bring a sofa cushion I have no problems with the church. It’s a lot nicer for my house to have it there than a if you’d like. Yes, even if you’re one of the sort bunch of houses. Houses would mean traffic everyday. But with baseball fields and a concert MARKETING DIRECTOR: that likes to have their art match their sofa, I hall going up on the comer, soon traffic will not just be a Sunday problem. If I want to leave Gerry Vendittelli won’t tell. my house and go to the comer store, I don’t want to have to wait in line to get back into my The Art Rental Gallery is open every driveway. Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, You can find it I think the traffic situation could be alleviated by taking down the ”no right turn” sign and GRAPHIC ARTISTS within the PCAC building at 774 N. Sheldon Rhonda Delonis putting “no thru traffic” signs in front of the subdivisions. Tt may not be a perfect solution, Road at Junction in Plymouth. For more John Drauss but it will spread the traffic out and ease the congestion at the Ridge/North Territorial comer. EDWARD KENYON information, call the Council at 416-4278. Page 32 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: April 2,1997

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