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Two major changes have been made photography in Florida and worked with in The Community Crier’ s marketing and publications in England and Europe. advertising areas. A 1959 graduate of Plymouth High “Returning home,” is E. Randy Eaton, School, Eaton followed in the footsteps named as marketing director for The of his father, Sterling, and his grandfa­ Crier and following in the steps of his ther, Elton, by cleaning the flatbed press father and grandfather who owned “The at “The M ail” and moving up to advertis­ Plymouth M ail,” an award-winning ing sales, ad sales management and then newspaper form erly published here. general management at the paper. Eaton, who served as General His column, “Native Son,” begins in Manager of “The M ail” until 1964. Most to d a y ’ s G rie r. Randy Eaton Jack Armstrong Brian Corbett recently he served as Advertising (He previously contributed historical Publisher W . Edward Wendover. “It fits “ His Director of the “Ogemaw County Herald, notes in his “Picking up the Chips” col­ well with the community-minded role at experience here makes this new official Roscommon County Herald, and the umn in The Crier.) The Crier. His marketing expertise w ill a title only ‘catch up’ to the responsibilities Oscoda County Herald” in W est Branch. ‘To Randy, coming home to newspa- great addition to the paper’s ability to he’s assuihed.” In addition, he has been in commercial pering here was a major goal,” said Crier serve its customers.” Armstrong moved to The Plymouth- Eaton is 53, married to Gillian, and Canton Community in 1966. He has a has sons M at (already joining dad in son, James, and two daughters — Julie & cc4to*K 0o*ieto.vK itiicitK & ‘P'le&entecl Plymouth)* Tristan, and Rob. and Janet — both of whom worked at The Crier also announced the promo- The Crier as well. jtion of veteran advertising staffer, Jack “Together, The Crier has taken a ------S & S Armstrong, to the position o f Advertising major step up in aggressively providing (Director at the newspaper. advertising opportunities to businesses 1,850 Square Foot Ranches Beginning At $208,900 I Armstrong directed most of the recent wishing to reach The Plymouth-Canton Fall Festival edition advertising efforts as Community,” Wendover said. 57 Luxurious Condominiums ^ell as those of recent GUIDES to “Our staff is excited that these two Take your pick from the 44 prime sites that remain in this Flymouth-Canton-Northville. recognized experts are leading our walled community in Plymouth, Mallard’s Pond is very s He has won numerous advertising c h arg e.” honors from the Michigan Press In another move, The Crier has beautiful and private, with many wooded walkout sites still Association. announced the addition of Brian Corbett available. 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BY ALEX LUNDBERG dismiss the action against the church. Plymouth Township Chief Building years passed, his offices got a letter from It’s the holidays, a time for giving, “W e’re not challenging the ordinance, Official Charles Mcllhargey denies that the state reminding him that the church charity and goodwill between peoples. we’re just saying that it doesn’t interfere the township is singling out First United should have its elevator in place. When But if the Good Samaritan were to with what the church is doing,” Lowe Methodist Church because o f its desire to building officials went to the church, they pass through Plymouth Township he said. ’This is an issue o f law , not an issue house the homeless. found out that not only did they not have might get slapped with an ordinance vio­ o f fa c t.” “W e equally enforce the state law and their elevator installed, they learned that la tio n . According to Plymouth Township our local ordinances,” Mcllhargey said, there were children’s and adult’s classes The First United Methodist Church Supervisor Kathleen Keen-McCarthy, “and we’re proud o f that.” being held on the second floor. has been ticketed by Plymouth Township the church’s homeless program is an Mcllhargey said that another church in Mcllhargey said that the township ticket­ for housing homeless persons through an issue o f safety. Plymouth, the Church of the Nazarene, ed the church. interfaith hospitality ministry sponsored “The concern we have is safety,” was ticketed under much the same cir­ “W e are responsible for making sure by Cass Methodist Church in Detroit. Keen-McCarthy said. “Having people cumstances. that the barrier free laws are being Outgoing Judge James Garber w ill sleep in that church is not safe, we have “When they built their new church, adhered to and liable for whatever hap­ hear oral arguments and rule on the case concerns about a fire. There are no dor­ they asked for a waiver from the barrier pens while our ordinances are being vio­ on Dec. 27. m itory facilities.” free laws (providing access for handi­ lated,” Mcllhargey said. “The township The church was issued six tickets by Keen-McCarthy also said that there capped persons) so that they wouldn’t has to enforce that. There’s housing for the township on two separate days, three was a legal issue as w ell. have to build an elevator for the second the homeless here, they’re called hotels.” for occupying without a certificate of “The church’s certificate o f occupancy floor right away,” M cllhargey said. To illustrate his contention that there occupancy and three for failure to supply does not allow people to sleep there,” “They got a five-year waiver under the is no favoritism, Mcllhargey said that he the required number o f bathing facilities. Keen-McCarthy said. “When our ordi­ condition that they could not use the sec­ is close to the issue. According to Ron Lowe, attorney for nances are violated we have an obligation ond floor for classes until they did.” “M y wife is on the church’s board of the church, a motion has been filed to to enforce them.” Mcllhargey said that after the five Please see pg. 5 K e e p k id s s a f e

Thanks to the support of Don Massey Cadillac, Inc., Oakwood Health Services has launched an extensive pro­ g ra m to <5Keep Kids Safe!” The Massey fam ily has donated a 1995 Cadillac Sedan DeVille as the raffle prize with proceeds being used to fund initiatives that promote the prevention of chil­ dren’s accidents. Pictured here are (left) Jill Hunsberger, Oakwood Health Services President and CEO Gerald D. Fitzgerald, Brenda Massey Blase and David O ’M alley. There is a $100,000 goal for the raffle. Canton’s one-two-three political punch ready to strike

BY ROB KIRKBRIDE “It’s exciting that they (Canton residents) are getting the type of representation they Politically, it’s a great time to be a Canton resident. are getting,” she said. For the first time ever, a state senator, state representative and county commissioner Bennett said the hometown connection w ill work for the people o f Canton. “I think we are from Canton. A ll three are Republicans — and all three easily defeated their oppo­ w ill bring a knowledge o f the institutional history o f Canton to our governmental units,” nents in the Nov. 8 election. he said. “It w ill be a great opportunity to work together, but it’s important to remember Loren Bennett — Canton’s clerk — defeated Trav G riffin in the 8th State Senate race; we represent all the communities in our district.” longtime Canton resident Deborah Whyman retained her seat in the 21st State House dis­ Patterson also stressed that he serves his entire Wayne County 11th District. “Canton’s trict by beating Van Buren Township Trustee Donna Clark; and Canton attorney Bruce needs pale by comparison to other communities in the 11th District, which is not a reflec­ Patterson soundly defeated W ayne’s Ken W arfield. tion on (the other community’s) elected officials,” he said. “M y job is to get a handle on The three election victories put Canton on the political map, but does it mean the interests and needs o f the 11th District and all o f Wayne County. increased political clout for the community? “But I am also in the enviable position where I do have contacts in Lansing.” The three acknowledge their ties to Canton, but are quick to point out that they each Althouj^i distinct in many ways, the three districts share some common problems such have districts they represent. as environmental issues, economic growth, transportation and traffic and taxation. “Canton may be my political base,” said Patterson, “but I am a Wayne County The three legislators vow to work together whenever they can on the issues. Commissioner. I represent seven communities. “Bruce brings the county prospective to the table,” said Bennett, “and Deb is no less “I really think there is an opportunity for county government to be improved. I ’m very concerned.” sincere about that. Whyman said she expects the relationship between her, Bennett and Patterson to grow. “I ’m going to be there as an advocate o f Canton Township whenever I ’m needed.” “I don’t know Loren all that well,” she said, “but I know Bruce is a honest, hard-working Whyman said Canton is finally getting the representation the community deserves. individual. I look forward to working with both o f them.” She added that in the past, Canton was not represented as w ell as they should be. Patterson said, “I expect we w ill work w ell together.” Retired teacher questions end of art program

Continued from pg. 1 hard to build. W e s t.” “I myself feel betrayed. I worked so high school to teach Spanish. And he said favoritism is one of the Stone said she was the first to feel die hard to build this program.” “If I would have hired a full time art reasons the program was eliminated. loss o f th e p ro g ram . Stone said if the funds are there next teacher,” she said, “math, science, “M y belief is that another teacher “I believe strongly in the art program,” year, art would be the first program to be English and social studies would have could have transferred and a teacher with she said, “but I wanted to find someone re p la c e d . been affected. There would have been 38 low seniority at West be moved,” he said, who was qualified. I very much believe “For now,” she said, “the students kids in the math classes instead o f 31.” “but this was an easy out for the adminis­ in the arts.” have Community Education art after Director of Employee Relations and tration. M y belief is that the administra­ Zang said this is not a case of sour school and the Arts Club meets once or Personnel Errol Goldman echoed Stone’s tion didn’t opt for a transfer to protect a grapes. “It was a great, rewarding 34 twice a month. 120 sixth graders have art problems. “School staffing is based on friend who had low seniority.” years,” he said. “But when I found out class for 10 weeks. That’s all we can do enrollm ent,” he said. “Not all schools Stone said the charges are false. “The about this, I was just devastated. right now.” have the same courses.” whole seniority thing is absolutely Zang said West is the only school in untrue,” she said. “I don’t have that much Berry has been part of Beitner the district that does not have an art pro­ power. The lowest teacher has two years gram — a program he said he worked seniority and the next lowest 15 or 16 Christm as for more than y e a rs years. So we have a lot of experience at 30 BY ROB KIRKBRIDE to the shop. “She’s here with her cookies For more than three decades, Hazel every Christmas,” he said. “It never Berry has brought holiday cheer to the fa ils .” employes of Beitner Jewelry in down­ Berry said she makes a variety of town Plymouth. cookies for the store each year. She even Beny — who lived in Plymouth for 40 made her famous date ball cookies this years before recently moving to Westland year — a favorite of Fred Beitner, who — has baked and delivered Christmas died this fall. cookies to the jew elry store during the “They were his favorite,” she said. “I holidays for 34 years. wasn’t going to make them this year, but She continued the tradition, which when I started cooking — well, my heart started when her daughter Margaret just — I had to make them for the others Harlow worked for the jew eler during to e n jo y .” high school, again this year. Berry has formed more than cookies LEGAL NOTICE “(Beitner’s) used to be open from 9 over the years. She has also formed last­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH a.m. to 9 p.m. during the holiday shop­ ing friendships with the employes of HOLIDAY HOURS ping season,” said Berry. “I made them Beitner Jewelry. “M y fam ily is very close Collection of Taxes for the employes to munch on during the with the Beitners,” she said. long holiday hours.” “She is definitely a friend of our fam i­ B ill Beitner, owner of the jew elry ly,” said Beitner. “She is a very special PLEASE TAKE NOTICE TH A T the Plymouth Township Treasurer's Office, in store, said Berry brings the holiday spirit person.” the Township H all at 42350 Ann Arbor, w ill be open during the following schedule o f hours to collect winter taxes during the Christmas and New Year's H o lid a y s .

Taxpayers with summer deferments need separate checks for summer and winter tax payments. /

The Township w ill be open for regular, daily business on Monday, December 19; Tuesday, December 20; Wednesday, December 21; Thursday, December 22 as w ell as Tuesday December 27; Wednesday, December 28 and Thursday, December 29.

The offices w ill be Closed on Friday, December 23; Monday, December 26; Friday, December 30 ^np Monday, January 2.

Publish: December 14,1994 Mary A. Brooks, Treasurer

B ill Beitner and his wife Elaine stand with Hazel Berry and her annual batch of Christmas cookies. NOTICE CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS

You are hereby reminded to be aware of CITY ORDINANCE NO. 91-3, "EXPENSE OF CITY OF PLYMOUTH CLEARING," that became operative and effective on the 22nd day o f March, 1991. MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY The following is an informational reminder, since we are approaching winter weather conditions: CITY ORDINANCE REQUIRES THAT PROPERTY OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS Local ordinance prosecution & general municipal legal REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER IT FALLS, FAILURE TO KEEP SIDEWALKS CLEAN MAY RESULT IN THE work for the City of Plymouth. Part-time position appointed by CITY HAVING TO CLEAR THE WALKS. THE MINIMUM CITY BILLING FOR Mayor per City Charter. Works directly for City Commission and SERVICES WILL START AT $70.00 AND THE BILL MAY BECOME A TAX City Manager. City residency required by Charter. LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IF NOT PAID. Proposal for services due on or before Friday, January 20, If you have any questions concerning this ordinance, call the Department of Public Works 1995 at 5:00 p.m. For inquiries or to obtain a Request for at 453-7737. Proposals Packet, contact: LINDA J. LANGMESSER, CMC CITY CLERK By Mail: City Manager's Office By Phone: 201 S. Main Street (313) 453-1234, Plymouth, MI 48170 ext. 203 PUBLISH: 12/14/94 AND 12/21/94 THE4S0^MUNtTy CRtERr'O»ei81#r,' 19S4 P age* -

Church, township to meet in court to decide fate of homeless shelter

Continued from pg. 3 we already had a certificate o f occupancy trustees,” Mcllhargey said. “W e asked the for the church.” Oakwood people to take the homeless into their According to Lowe, Judge Garber w ill homes. The township’s opposition to have to pit the church’s rights against the Canton Health Center what the church wants to do is a health rights o f the township. and safety concern. If they don’t like the “The court w ill have to weigh the con­ laws, they can have them changed.” stitutional right o f the church to practice welcomes Township Attorney Tim Cronin, of the versus the township’s need to ensure firm of Hemming, Polaczyk and Cronin, health and safety,” Lowe said. Dr. Cynthia R. Piko could not be reached for comment on the Lowe said that the Federal statute in church or on the legal aspects o f the ordi­ operation here, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 sets down the to our medical staff. nance. The controversy started a few years rules that the court needs to consider to ago when the church asked the township judge the needs of a municipality versus if they could shelter homeless persons at the rights o f the church. the church. The homeless shelter is organized “M y client asked if it would be okay to through the Cass Methodist Church in house the homeless in November of Detroit where they operate a “homeless 1991,” Lowe said. “The church felt that drop-in center.” they needed to get permission, nothing Lowe explained that people come to fo rm a l.” the downtown Detroit church, where they Lowe is a member of the First United are bussed to one of the participating Methodist Church and is performing legal churches (not just Methodist, as the ser­ work for the church pro bono. The church vice is an interfaith operation) where they has declined comment on the proceed­ have dinner and spend the night. Later in g s. they get up at 7 a.m. and go back to the Lowe said that the township attorney, city with a bag lunch (either back to the Tim Cronin, explained in a letter that street or to their jobs). housing the homeless was in violation of The Cass church provides the volun­ township ordinances and would only be teers, Lowe said,"who — along with a okay if the governor ordered a state of security guard — enforce an 11 p.m. em ergen cy. lights out and keep watch through the “This year,” Lowe said, “we essential­ n ig h t. Dr. Cynthia R. Piko ly deemed that housing the homeless is “There’s no leaving the church once Internal Medicine part of the Methodist tradition and that they get here,” Lowe said. “It’s a strict ru le .”

W e’re proud to announce the arrival Our Lady of Good Counsel o f Dr. C y n th ia R. Piko to Oakwood Canton Health Center. Christm as Schedule — 1994 Dr. Piko is b o a rd e lig ib le in Sacram ent o f R econciliation Internal Medicine and is looking forward W edv Dec. 14: 7:30 p.m . Com m unal Penance to serving our community. Fri., Dec. 16: 7:30 p.m . Com m unal Penance If you would like to schedule an M o n ., Dec. 19: 7:30 p.m . Com m unal Penance appointment with Dr. Piko, please call

C hristm as M asses Oakwood Canton Health Center at Sat., Dec. 24: Christmas Eve • 6:30 p.m. • M idnight Sun., Dec. 25: Christm as Day 8 a.m. • 10 a.m. • 12 p .m . ; 454-8011

N ew Year's M asses Sat., Dec. 31: New Year's Eve • 5 p.m. Sun., Jan. 1: Feast of M ary, O a k w o o d M other of God C an to n H e a lth C e n te r 8 a.m. • 10 a.m. • 12 p.m . • A Member of the Oakwood Health Care System 7330 Canton Center Road • Canton, MI 48187 For you inform ation C all 313/453-0326 I I 1160 Pennim an Avenue, Plym outh Page 6 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 Friends & neighbors r

N e i g h b o r s You heard it first

in the new s Plymouth resident gets intern job with MTV news

Michigan State University BY BRIAN CORBETT lists 2,122 degree candidates for “I want my M TV.” fall 1994. Erin Benger wanted it and she got it, Canton residents include: spending the last four months interning Edward J. Blankenship for the popular cable television channel. (International Relations), Todd The Plymouth resident and Bowling Green State University junior survived S. Czerwinski (Zoology), stiff competition from other students all Kolleen B. Lawrence over the nation to be one of nine interns (Geography), Roxanne Morrow selected to work for M TV this fall. (Social Science), Ronald Orris Benger said, “This has been the most (Packaging), Kathleen M. educational semester I ’ve ever had, even though I haven’t been in the classroom.” Raven (Pol. Theory/xConst. After reading about the internships at Dem.), Kevin M. Stiave M TV in US Magazine, Benger, a com­ (Packaging) and Jennifer A. munications major, decided to write a let­ Vanootighem (Criminal Justice). ter to the human resources office at the Plymouth residents include: station. “I thought I ’d be a long shot,” she Jeffrey A. Brown (Advertising), said. M T V called Benger three days later. In a whirlwind journey, Benger flew Along with meeting M TV regulars K urt Loder, Allison Stewart and Tabitha Soren, Tricia L, Fox (Philosophy), to New York, spent some nervous E rin Benger of Plymouth has rubbed elbows with such notables as Boyz II M en and Joseph F. Garon (Hotel and moments surrounded by equally restless the Stone Temple Pilots. Restaurant Management) and students in waiting rooms and then went The daily routine continues by putting Statue of Liberty, pass time in Greenwich through the interview process. To her dis­ Todd P. Glance (Mechanical together clips and tapes for M TV news Village and witness the lighting of the may, the intimidating and gut-wrenching Engineering). editor Kurt Loder, doing graphics for the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza. interview session ended with, “Can you television show, dubbing tapes, answer­ “New York’s great,” Benger said. Northville residents include: start in two weeks?” ing phones, faxing copies, going on Benger believes the past four months Jennifer C. Beller (Packaging), She then experienced the frantic pro­ shoots and making runs for producers to has benefited her personal character Marc R. Corriveau cess of trying to find a place to live in Columbia and Epic records. tremendously. She said, “I’ve learned to New York in only two weeks. Benger (Humanities/Prelaw), Wendy S. If there is a point in the day when be independent and pay rent.” Meeting was able to locate a residence within Johnston (Family Community Benger is not busy, her mentors encour­ people has also added to her experience walking distance of M TV and Times age all the interns to sit in on edits and while living in New York. “There are Services), Margaret L. Martin Square at the Webster apartments in mid­ meetings, gaining valuable experience people from all around the country, peo­ (International Relations). town Manhattan. from watching everyone work. ple are very diverse,” Benger said. • What may seem like a dream come During the time Benger has spent at W ith time winding down until she Mankato State University of true for twentysomethings across the M TV she has become acquainted with returns home for the holidays, Benger has nation, is actually an introduction to reali­ Mankato, Minnesota will gradu­ Loder, co-news anchor Tabitha Soren and begun planning her future. After ty. Benger said, “It’s not like we sit ate 681 students this fall. VJ Allison Stewart. She escorted the pop­ Christmas vacation, Benger plans on around and watch videos all day, it’s hard ular rhythm and blues act Boyz II Men resuming her studies at BGSU where Catherine A. Cutler(Public w o rk .” when they visited the M TV studios. she’ll report to the campus news station Relations) of Plymouth will A typical weekday includes several Benger said, “They sang to us, they were and share her insight with them. graduate. duties that are essential to the station’s real nice guys.” She also brushed shoul­ When she graduates in two years • news production. In the morning, Benger ders with the rock group Stone Temple Benger hopes to return to New York and gathers newspapers from around the Kathleen Bortell and Pilots and others at the M TV Video find work in the media business. She nation to give to the producers. Next she Rachael Cavasaan of Plymouth A w a rd s . knows the experience she has gained w ill attends a brainstorming session in which Since Benger often works 60 hours-a- be very valuable, even though the intern­ were among 187 sophomores the interns are relied upon for sugges­ week, her sightseeing is confined to the ship has delayed her graduation date by a who were initiated in to Western tions. “They respect young people’s opin­ weekend. She has still managed to attend semester. Benger said, “It’s the best deci­ Michigan University’s chapter of ions so much,” Benger said. numerous Broadway shows, visit the sion I ever made.” Alpha Lambda Delta. All inductees must be full time stu­ dents with a grade point average Arlen retires from Schoolcraft accounting program of 3.5 or better. • Schoolcraft College w ill lose a valuable asset to the He also mentions his contact with the students and work with Accounting department when Professor Richard T. Arlen retires the union as part of his paramount contributions to Schoolcraft Jason Crain(vocal music) and this month after 25 years o f service. C o lle g e . Mellissa King(instrumental “It’s time to go,” Arlen said. Arlen has made the decision to W hile teaching Beginning, Interm ediate, Cost and Tax music) were awarded end one chapter o f his life and enjoy himself after a quarto* of a Accounting Arlen always made die students’ needs and concerns Performance Scholarships at century o f teaching classes, attending seminars, writing a book a priority. He said, “If you don’t like students, get out of the Alma College for their high level and being a vital part of the College’s Faculty Association. “It’s classroom.” time for something new coming down die road,” Arlen said. Since the late 1960’s, Arlen believes the union has tightened of accomplishments in music. The Plymouth resident enjoyed a distinguished career that requirements for professors. Arlen said, “Classroom quality is included a textbook, entitled “College Accounting: An improving.” He also pointed out that teachers’ preparations are Introduction.” Published by M cRaw-Hill in 1979, the book took more elaborate. Nearing the end of his teaching days, Arlen has three years to compile and lasted for 10 years. Aden said, “M y yet to declare any specific plans for him self after he has conclud­ partner decided not to update it, it did need to be revised.” ed his service at Schoolcraft College. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 Page 7 Supporters for the Plymouth Ice Fest lining up The 13th Annual Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular will Steve Petix, Sideways, Side Street, Saxtons Garden Center, Pugh Cannon take place Jan. 11-16 1995 in downtown Plymouth. Properties, Plymouth Office Supply, Penniman Showcase, Penniman Deli, Contributors are already pledging their support for the event. It’s never Native West, Memory Lane, Maggie & Me, Little Professor, Hands on too late to help out. Leather, Grunwalds House of Fudge, Delta Diamond, Crystal Diamond Here is a list of the contributors as of Dec. 1: Setters, Creative Framing, Country Charm, Chameleon Gallery, C & A Miller Brewing Company, First of America, Ford Sheldon Road, Hallmark, Breadwinner, Brass & Iron Bed, Baker House Attorneys, Meijer, Inc., Sunshine Honda/Acura, Action Distributing, Plymouth Accent Bin, Plymouth Coffee Bean Company, Johnson Stamping, Rotary Foundatioon, Mercurio Specialty Foods, Plymouth Masons, engraving Connection, Patrician Group, Days Gone By, GMAC, Reid Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, Johnson Controls, Corporation, Ventura Industries, Peter Bundarin, Post, Smythe & Lutz, National Bank of Detroit, Fox Hills Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep, Detroit Laurel Furniture, Clips & Clamps, Beyer’s Drug Store, Linden Art Glass, l Edison Foundation, Community Federal Savings and Loan, Box Bar, Cozy LaserCom. Call Watts-Up at 459-6969 for more information about how to Cafe/Plymouth Manor, Wild Wings, Ameritech, Morse Dental Group, donate. Mitsubishi Electronics America, Catherine McCauley, Gordon’s Food Service, Blackwell Ford, Westchester Square Mall, Home City Ice, Westchester Square Shops, Wiltse’s Pharmacy, Kiwanis Afternoon Group, THIS PAPER IS Sipapu/Sante Fe, Maya Deli, March Tire, Weir, Manuel, Snyder & Ranke, PROUDLY PRINTED ON 100% RECYCLED PAPER WITH Please continue SOY INKS Addenda & errata the recycling loop

^ | | | p O Last week’s winners of The Crier’s Christmas Coloring Contest were Peter - H O W ------Neuroth, Scott Varty, Steven Van Dusen and Mary Grace Denton. Q.How do I locate the Local Q.Who do I call in a Medical Congratulations to them and thank you to all of the children in the Restaurants? Emergency? community who took part in this annual celebration of young artists. A.See the all new ’95 GUIDE A.See the all new ’95 GUIDE to Plymouth-Canton- Northville to Plymouth-Canton- Northville C om m unity coming soon! coming soon! deaths O bitu aries For more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier, contact your funeral director or call (313) 453-6900

George Androff, Sr. George Androff, Sr, the owner of the Androff Bar at Finkeli and Lahser in Detroit from Carp Lake, died Dec. 7,1994, at the age of 80. Mr. Androff worked part-time at the American Legion Hall and the Arnold Ferry Line in Mackinaw City and loved walking in the woods, fishing and working in his yard and garden. He was a member of the Senior Citizen’s Club in Mackinaw City and the St. Clemens Senior Citizen’s Club in Dearborn. Mr. Androff is survived by his daughter; Joyce M. (Neil) McNeil, sons; George C. Jr. (Mary), Alex W. (Marjorie) and Nick R, six grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren. Services were held at the Ver.neulen Trust 100 Funeral Home with the Rev. Panayot Pamukov and interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Mackinaw City. Memorial contributions can be made to the Michigan Cancer Foundation.

Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Treece Charles Kenneth Treece, a former maintenance supervisor for General Motors formerly from Plymouth, died Dec. 4,1994, at the age of 48. Mr. Treece was a member of the Plymouth Rock Masonic Lodge and a member of the Church of Christ. He left the Plymouth Community in 1994. Mr. Treece is survived by his wife; Linda, son; Chad, mother; Violet, sister; Tammy, brothers; Gary and Glen, mother in law; Jean, several nieces and nephews including Todd of Plymouth, aunts and uncles. Memorial services for Mr. Treece will be held at the Agape Christican Center at 11 a.m. at the Agape Christian Center with Pastor Mark Moore officiating. Funeral services were held at the White-Ranson funeral home in Union City Tn, with interment at Cobbs Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Agape Christian Center or to Mr. Treece’s son, Chad. Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994

N e i g h b o r s Accessibility in business Dearborn Moving and Storage relocates to Canton Canton Realtor B ill Grady has because growing business needs a growing communi announced that his company, Prime Properties, has aligned with The The expanding local business community continued to follow Prudential Real Estate Company. its course recently when Dearborn Moving and Storage relocated Their offices continue at Suite 100, its headquarters to 7441 Haggerty Rd. in Canton. 43050 Ford Rd., in Canton, and their According to Rick M eyer, vice president of sales and phone remains at 981-3500. marketing, the decision to move the company from Livonia to • Canton was rather easy. He said, “When you weighed out pro’s D r. Philip C. W arren has been and con’s, there weren’t too many con’s.” named the secretary treasurer of the Dearborn Moving and Storage is a diversified moving Great Lakes Society of company that handles typical household belongings as well as Orthodontists(GLAO). Dr. Warren sensitive electronic equipment. has been in private practice in “W e move robots, robotic equipment for autos and medical Plymouth for 26 years and teaches at equipment,” Meyer said. the U of M School of Dentistry. The As a growing business in its most successful year in history, GLAO is one of eight regional Dearborn Moving and Storage had outgrew their previous constituents of the American facilities and offices. When M eyer began searching for relocation Association of Orthodontists which sites, Canton immediately moved to the forefront for numerous supports research and education reasons. leading to patient care and promotes As a developing community, Canton was able to provide the public awareness of orthodontic property to suit Dearborn Moving and Storage’s specific needs. tre a tm e n t. “Prim arily we need a fair amount o f property, we need to build to • suit,” Meyer said/ Moms in Touch invite you to visit Surrounding freeways and community acceptance were the Gateway Christmas store at the additional factors in M eyer’s decision. comer of W ing and Forest. W hile you Accessibility is excellent with M -1 4 ,1-275 and 1-94 so close rush and shop, stop in and purchase to the new warehouse. Also, other communities were Dearborn Moving and Storage moved their headquarters to gifts that reflect the “true meaning of uninterested in the company because of the large semi-trucks the this location in Canton because of the rising property values Christmas.” company uses. Meyer said, “Other communities don’t like our there, availability of land and easy access to the m ajor roads • type o f operation.” in the state. The Canton Chamber of W ith an eye on the future, M eyer believes the relocation could Commerce is sponsoring a “Santa on benefit Dearborn Moving and Storage in other ways. “W e have a Wheels” for children of the lease with an option to buy,” Meyer said. Since the property contains modem equipment, an elaborate security system has community. Goodie bags donated by values o f Canton are rising, Dearborn Moving and Storage stands been installed, accommodations for employees are much better local businesses w ill,be given out to to become more valuable. and storage and loading areas are larger. children. Santa w ill make an The new headquarters and warehouse facility have improved Meyer said, “W e have a lot o f features in this building that we appearance on Saturday, Dec. 17 from the company in all areas. Labor is more efficient, the office area didn’t have before.” 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harvard Square Shopping Center on the corner of Ford and Sheldon and Sunday, Dec. Innovation 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at New Towne Shopping Center at Ford and S heldon. Plymouth’s Freudenberg-NOK wins award for plastic Local artist Gary Cooley £as engine part, to be part o f1995 Cadillac Northstar designed a shirt that features an Allosaurus Dinosaur. A ll proceeds _ BY BRIAN CORBETT predecessor are reduced weight, noise the use o f time, labor and materials. from the shirt w ill benefit new Freudenberg-NOK of Plymouth has and manufacturing costs and improved The results of the partnership have exhibits in the Detroit Science Center. been awarded the 1994 Society of fuel economy, engine idle stability and been dramatic. As the auto industry Shirts can be purchased at the Science Plastics Engineers’(SPE) Automotive low speed operation. suffered during the recession o f the early Center gift shop. Innovation Grand Award and the The history of the company is as 1980’s, Freudenberg-NOK has doubled Powertrain Award for the development of interesting as the developments it’s its sales since 1988. Also, the company is Native West presents B ill Rabbit, the 1995 Cadillac Northstar Intake making in plastics. Freudenberg-NOK now North America’s leading supplier of a artist of Cherokee ancestry. His M a n ifo ld . was formed as a partnership between precision seals, molded rubber, plastic unique acrylic paintings portraying Sharon W enzl, Director of Corporate Freudenberg of Germany and NOK of components and vibration control Native Americans, have won him Relations, said, “It’s recognition for Japan. d evices. many awards. Rabbit was honored outstanding achievement in the auto This unique global alliance came Receiving the SPE Grand Award has Artist of the Year by the Indian Arts industry.” W ith over 100 companies about from a licensing agreement added to the credibility o f Freudenberg- and Crafts Association and named competing, Wenzel described it as “the between the two companies, signed in NOK. Master o f the five Civilized Tribes. A academy awards o f plastics.” 1960, which restricted their competition “It gives you notoriety in die world of opening reception w ill take place Meticulously designed, the manifold is to only North America. “We were old plastics,” W enzl said. Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 better described as system in a V -8 friends who shared technology,” W enzl Since 1989, Freudenberg-NOK has p.m. and he w ill be in person at engine that has fuel rails. W enzl said, “It said. been headquartered in Plymouth in the Native West Friday, Dec. 16 from 10 improves performance all around for the As the two companies joined forces, M etro West Industrial Park, currently a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17 10 au to .” an initiative was implemented to overseeing 3,600 workers at 14 major a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18 Among the benefits the plastic emphasize teamwork and facilities in the United States, Canada from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Northstar system offers over its metal > communication, increasing efficiencies in and Mexico. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 Page 9

Our Community’s Marketing a n d

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In the last few years these professionals have earned over 1 0 0 ”Awards of Excellence” for producing outstanding results with their clients. From left to right: Michelle Tregembo Wilson, Jack Armstrong, Karen Ochman, Randy Eaton, and Rebecca Pavy.

RANDY EATON JACK ARMSTRONG RETURNS M O V E S U P The community where Randy last worked Jack has been with The Crier Ad at its newspaper acknowledged him as Department for 7 years, now having “Communicator of the Year.” He has worked up to the Ad Director's chair. He marketed clients Large & Small, both here has, also, directed most of our recent and abroad. His work has been published award-winning GUIDES and Fall in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Seventeen & Festival editions, earning both Jack, and Playboy magazines. He has been written The Crier, a reputation of professionalism about in Forbes Magazine, The Miami Herald, and a European newspaper, The and quality. He first moved to The Plymouth-Canton Community in 1966. American. Television N B C Sports produced a documentary for the NFL “Today Show”, about a program Randy founded. H e’s back home to help us, help you, and be of service to his home town..

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W hat’s Happening Q.Who can I contact to do To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice New address? some volunteer work? 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 A.See the all new ’95 GUIDE calendar (space permitting). feel at home to Plymouth-Canton- Northville

Greeting new neighbors Is a tradition with WELCOME coming soon! WAGON - "America's Neighborhood Tradition." I'd like to visit you. To say "HI" and present gifts and LUMINARIA KITS greetings from community-minded businesses, i'll The Plymouth Symphony League and the Trailwood garden club w ill be selling luminar- also present Invitations you can redeem for more gifts. And It's all free. ia kits on Dec. 17 at the Westchester M all, Kroger’s on Sheldon and Ford Roads, Kroger at A WELCOME WAGON visit Is a special treat to help you get settled and feeling more "at home." A J | H O W . Sheldon and Ann Arbor Roads and Danny’s on Main Street. The cost is $3.50 for a set of friendly g e t-to g e th e r Is easy to arran g e . Just c a ll m e. 10 candles and bags. For more information, call either Georgia at 459-7146 or Diane at Q.How do I contact the local 4 5 3 -5 0 6 2 . w Amer. Backgammon Club? HOME VISITS BY SANTA A.See the all new ’95 GUIDE The Plymouth Dream Playscape project w ill provide personal visits from Santa Claus In Plymouth In N .C anton to Plymouth-Canton- Northville Dec. 16 and 17. The fee is $25 and all proceeds w ill go towards the playscape project. For Call Kristi Davis: Call Chaudet: more information, call Darice at 454-4348. 313/454-1773 coming soon! 313/453-1918 PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS The Plymouth Community Chorus w ill hold a concert at the Henry Ford Museum at 2 and 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. Admission is $11.50 for adults, children 5-12 years old are $5.75. For more information, call the museum at 271-1620. SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN! CHRISTMAS TEA The Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution w ill SUNDAY, D E C E M B E R 18 T H hold their Christmas tea at 1 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the Plymouth Historical Museum. The pro­ 1 2 N O O N - 4 : 0 0 P . M . gram w ill be the “History of the Teddy Bear.” For more information, call either 455-9427 or 453-1774. $5 / POLAROID PICTURE (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY) HOLIDAY NUT SALE Community Hospice Services w ill hold their 5th annual Holiday Nut Sale at the Plymouth location at 127 S. Main. Vaccuum-sealed packages are $10 each. For more infor­ Pet Supplies mation, call the Hospice at 459-0548. CHRISTMAS KIDS ONLY WORKSHOP 1498 S. Sheldon Rd. at Ann Arbor Rd., Canton Parks and Rec and the D & M Art Studio w ill hold a kids-only Christmas work­ P ly m o u t h shop for children 1st grade and up on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (across from Kroger) The fee is $15 per person. Registration for the event w ill end Dec. 15. For more informa­ (313) 453-6930 tion, call Canton Parks and Rec at 397-5110. RED CROSS HOLIDAY BLOOD DRIVE Hours: M-F 10am-8pm Due to a holiday shortage of blood, the American Red Cross w ill be holding holiday GET A PICTURE OF YOUR PET WITH SANTA & HELP THE S at. 10 a m - 6 p m blood drives at the Beck Road Post office on Dec. 23 and in Canton at the Westgate Plaza HOMELESS ANIMALS AT THE MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY Sun. Noon-5pm on Dec. 26. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Barb (post office) at 453-6110 or 1-800 582-4383 (Westgate blood drive). CHRISTMAS KIDS ONLY WORKSHOP Canton Parks and Rec and the D & M Art Studio w ill hold a kids only workshop on Dec. 17 for kids 1st grade and up. The fee is $15 per child and entrants must be registered. For more information, call Canton Parks and Rec at 397-5110. CALLING SANTA The Plymouth-Canton Jaycees w ill hold their annual calling Santa for children on Dec. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Children can call, with parents permission, at 453-1200. For more information, call the Jaycee Hotline at 453-8407. JAYCEE FOOD BASKETS The Plymouth-Canton Jaycees are looking for volunteers 21 to 39 years old for their hol­ iday food basket program. They need help with the food baskets, food and toys donation, gift wrapping and basket delivery. For more information, call either 453-8407 or 455-8676. PLYMOUTH CULTURAL CENTER The Plymouth Cultural Center w ill host storyteller, mime, puppeteer Pat Judd at 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Register in person or by phone at the Plymouth Library starting Dec. 12. For more information and to register, call the library at 453-0750. AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS The Beasley-Zalensy Post of the American Legion is offering two $500 scholarships for children of veterans. Information on applicants should be received by the post by Feb. 1, 1995. For more information, call the post at 451-3574. Warmest wishes HIGH SCHOOL REUNION PLANNING There w ill be a meeting to plan the 20th high school reunion of the Plymouth Canton for the and Plymouth Salem classes of 1975. For more information about the meeting, call 455- 1230. PRESCHOOL OPENINGS Holidays and the New Morning School w ill take registrations for 4 and 5 year-old children for M , W or M , W , F preschool classes. For more information about enrolling in the parent cooperative, New Year to Come. call 420-3331. ADOPT-A-MAGAZINE The Plymouth District Library is looking for individuals, businesses and community groups to donate the cost o f a magazine subscription to one of the over 300 periodicals the 0 FIRST ° F A M R I C A B a n k library keeps in stock. The sponsor’s name w ill appear on the label and the donation is fed­ eral and state tax deductible. For more information, call the library at 453-0750. Member FD1C . An Equal Housing Lender © VOLUNTEERS NEEDED United Home Health Services in Canton is looking for volunteers for companionship, telephone reassurance and conducting phone surveys with the ill, disabled and elderly. For more information, call Diana at 981-8820. SYMPHONY LEAGUE FUNDRAISER The Plymouth Symphony League w ill be selling Entertainment 1995 coupon book as a fundraiser for the symphony. Books are $40. For more information, call 453-3016. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 Page 11

W h a t ’s H a p p e n in g FULL COLOR PHOTO CALENDARS! To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. Now you can share the Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday’s calendar (space permitting). memories with others.— w Bring in 12 of your favorite ORANGE AND GRAPEFRUIT SALE rnmrnTmTTTTiTn^^ photos, (negatives not needed)...the The Canton and Salem wrestlers and the Salem swimmers w ill hold their 17th annual January 1995 orange and grapefruit sale. Small boxes (20 lbs.) are $15, large (40 lbs.) are $25, mixed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 kids, vacation, birthdays, special boxes are available for $16 and $26. The fruit w ill be delivered the week of Dec. 18. For 8 9 10 n 12 13 14 events and we will turn them into more information or to place an order, call Ron Krueger at 416-2876 or Dan Chrenko at 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 a personalized calendar that will 4 5 5 -6 9 9 1 . 24 25 22 23 26 27 28 be used for a year and saved for a CLOTHING BANK 29 30 31 The Clothing Bank w ill be open to distribute donations o f clothing to families in need on lifetim e o f m em ories!!! Tuesdays only from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the school Photos enlarged year. To make an appointment or for more information, call 416-6179. to fit on 8 1/2 X 11 LADIES GOLF LEAGUES Ladies golf leagues are now forming at Oasis G olf Center for spring and summer of OUR FULL COLOR CUSTOM CALENDARS 1995. Space is limited. For more information, call 420-4653. PCAC ART RENTAL GALLERY ARE THE PERFECT GIFT! The Plymouth Community Arts Council w ill hold a sale before moving to their new location this spring. The gallery on the 2nd floor of the Plymouth District Library w ill be PACKAGE A 12 PHOTOS! PACKAGE B 1 PHOTO! A different T o la s t open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays only, for more information, call Therese at $ 2 4 9 5 4 5 9 -6 8 9 6 . photo a month. *1095 the whole year KIW ANIS $1,000 RAFFLE The Kiwanis Breakfast Club o f Plymouth w ill conduct its second annual $1,000 a month raffle for $100 a ticket to win $1,000 a month for every month of 1995. Winners are also CALL NOW! IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS placed back in the pool for future drawings. For more information, call 453-7091. SENIOR TRIPS The Plymouth Parks and Rec department w ill sopnsor a group of trips around the coun­ Serving the 100% Satisfaction try and to events, ending with a trip to Hawaii on Jan. 10,1995. For more information about Plymouth Community G u a r a n te e d the trips, call Steve Anderson at 455-6620 for 20 years. ENTERTAINMENT ‘95 BOOKS ORDER EARLY! The Plymouth Optimist Club w ill be selling Entertainment 1995 books good for dining, 1052 W. Ann Arbor Rd. events and other services in Michigan. Price is $40 hand delivered, all proceeds go to chil­ Plymouth 313/455-2350 dren’s causes in southeast Michigan. For more information, call Ken Fisher at 728-7619 or M-F 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. A Division of K IPC O FAX: 313/455-0686 B ill Von Glahn at 453-8253. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Printing Services. MOMS IN THE MIDDLE Moms in the Middle, a new group forming in the Plymouth area for mothers with kindergarten through eighth grade-aged children is looking for members. For more informa­ tion, call 455-8336. PLYMOUTH REPUBLICAN CLUB The Plymouth Republican Club hold their regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Water Club G rill at 6 p.m. For more information, call Carl Berry at 420- 0 7 8 2 . C.H.A.D.D M EETING C .H .A .D .D . of Northwest Wayne County (an attention-based disorder parent’s organiza­ tion) meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Livonia Civic Center Library. For more information about the group and the meeting, call Roberta Zarea at 344-8216 CANTON REPUBLICAN CLUB The Canton Republican Club, which meets on the third Thursday of each month, w ill be meeting at Cherry H ill School at 7 p.m. For more information, call Mellissa McLaughlin at Top Stories in The Plymouth-Canton Community 4 9 5 -0 3 0 4 . CLASSES AVAILABLE The City of Plymouth Parks and Rec Department is offering classes in musical theater, cartooning, gymnastics, cheerieading, baton, and junior self-defense through Nov. 30. For more information, call 455-6620. Com ing December 28 in DIAPER COLLECTION The Com m unity Crier Michigan Made Inc. of Northville w ill be collecting disposable diapers for First Step through December. First Step is an agency to assist victims of domestic violence. For more information, call Michigan Made. To help us reflect on 1994, and prepare for the challenges o f the com­ PREMARITAL HEALTH EDUCATION CERTIFICATE CLASSES The Wedding Chapel on Main Street w ill be offering counseling on transmission and ing year, The C rier presents its Year In Review edition. prevention of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The classes are open to the Take this opportunity to place your advertising message in this in- public and w ill run every month this year. For information about the classes and dates and depth, well-read section. times, call the Wedding Chapel at 455-4800. GOD’S GOLDEN GIRLS For information, or to place your message, call y o u r Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites women over 50 to join “God’s Golden Girls.” The organization meets the third Friday of each month, at noon. Lunch is Crier Advertising Consultant today! free but reservations are a must For more information, call Pattie at 981-0286. PL YMOUTH-C ANTON CIVITAN MEETING The Plymouth-Canton Civitan club w ill hold their monthly dinner meeting on the third (313)453-6900 Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Water Club Bar & G rill. For more information, call Margaret at 455-6989. CANTON CRICKETS PRESCHOOL ■ T h e a B H B H The Canton Crickets preschool w ill hold a lottery for a limited number of openings in the winter semester at the Parks and Rec offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to C om m unity C rier 5 p.m. through Dec. 16. For more information, call Canton Parks and Rec at 397-5110. 821 Penniman Ave. • Plymouth, MI 48170 • (313) 453-6900 Page 12 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 Page 13

YOU DID IT AGAIN T h e Plymouth Community U n it e d W a y American Red Cross- Southeastern Michigan Chapter Plymouth Opportunity House Boy Scouts oi America - Detroit Area Council Plymouth Salvation Army First Step Senior Citizens Chib of Plymouth THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Growth Woriis Inc. United Way oi Michigan The goal has been surpassed again this year, Huron Valley Giri Scout Council Visiting Nurse Association oi Southeast Michigan Michigan Cancer Foundation Angela Hospice due to the efiorts and generosity oi the campaign volunteers, Plymouth Community Council on Aging Arthritis Foundation - Michigan Chapter their companies, and the citizens oi Plymouth. Plymouth Community Family YM CA Community Literacy Council Plymouth Dental Fund Detroit Institute ior Children Thank you very much ior giving your time, PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY Plymouth Family Service Educational Excellence Foundation U N I T E D W A Y work and abilities to our 1994-95 campaign. PLUS MANY DONOR DESIGNATED ORGANIZATIONS 960 West Ann Arbor Trail P.O.Box 356 Plymouth, Ml 46170 ___ (313) 453*6879

^T'^QUISH CREEK SENIORS ■ Chris McGurrin tr.;,;. v : ? " r Helen Brown Alice Gress Larry Miller Pres., Rex M Tubbs, Engraving Connection Brad Bennett PeggjrBkdi Dianne Montagano Florence L’Heureux Mark Brawn ‘i' ' ; Rob Bros Dana Lipke Sheila Alies Gil Pearson Vice Pres., Dr. Sidney Disbrow Robin Cook Dennis Dascenzo Rose Portelli Eunice Meriam Mary Bailey Donna Dowd Lucille Sweet Fran DeBasco Carolyn Powell Secretary, Dorothy Bohor, NBD Bank, NA. Michael Demsky Leigh Bar Tricia Duncan Sheila Barnes Barb Runstrom Sue Engle o T r u m Barbara Dupont Shelly Rybarsyk James D. Anulewicz, Township of Plymouth Diane Anderson, Plymouth District Library Gregory Foster Dr. Sam Barresi Graham Hess Larry Cole Judy Stone Craig Leek George Atsalis, D.D.S. Donald Keller Mark Baldwin, Matk Baldwin i t Assoc. Mickey Edell-Cotner Sandy Wiacek Jo n C . Huneke, Ford M otor Company Susan Lindquist Geoige Kipper John Blackwell 111, Blackwell Ford Joan Davis Barbara Young Loren Lohmeyer James Malinowski Eric Came, Came Associates Mary Kay Frey Susan Young Esther Hulsing Kim Martin Jeanniene Merrill BobGale Sarah Cleveland, Water Club Seafood Grill Thomas Niemiec Don Jividen, UAW Local #845 Mike Maupin Liz Galea, Gemini Financial i t Tax Service Errol Goldman Scott Plickert Thomas Pikm OF PLYMOUTH Mary Gladchun, Remax on the Trail Marjorie Hay Jennifer Rutenbar Frederick Reid Cathy Broadbent Hon. John MacDonald, 55th District Court Jeff Hasse, Graco Donna Hensel Sue Dodson Cynthia Sidney Russ Hoisington, C.L. Finlan Insurance Linda Silvonen Verna Hill A1 Steavens, UNISYS Priya Sriraman Denise King, Plymouth Opportunity House William Thiess Sharon Himebaugh Slitli DISTRICT OBrFIT Geoige Thompson Marion Belding Linda Stevenson Dianne Nance, Old Kent Bank Lynne Johnson Fr. John Sullivan, Our Lady of Good Counsel Paula Taylor Art Pisani Russell Vente Ann Kuhn Sue Ewing Charles Verslype Sandy Tippy Ed Schultz, Sutherland and Yoe PatMacIsaac David Williamson, Post, Smythe, Lutz it Ziel CPA’s Susan Werthmann Patricia Thomas, Dunning-Hough Library Thomas MaeKenarie Carol Stone Corey White Tim Tingstad, IDS Financial Services Nancy Martinez Steve Walters Jerry Trumpka, Midas Muffler No Community United Way funds were used to bring you this message. This message sponsored by the following businesses: Joy White, Employer Solutions YOUR HOMETOWN PAPER Working For A Better Community T h e Community Crier Ford Motor Company JOHNSON Sheldon Road Plant • Plymouth CONTRs US 821 Penniman Avenue • Plymouth. Michigan 48170 Climate Control Operations LO C A L 845 AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS GROUP Page 14 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 Band hits the big time PCEP Symphonic band to perform in *Super Bowl ’ of international band director clinics, visit marks third time band invited to play BY ROB KIRKBRIDE “This is the third time the band has Tulsa — A Symphonic Portrait in Oil by Matt Boudrea; and Angie Mully. The Plymouth-Canton Educational been invited to perform at this clinic,” he Don Gillis/Maurice Ford; Royal Legend Bass Clarinets — Laura Razgunas and Park Symphonic Band, under the direc­ said. by Elliot A. DelBorgo; Bullets and Jason Quay. tion of James R. Griffith, will perform at “The first was 1969, the second in Bayonetts March by John Phillip Sousa, Alto Saxophones — Tara Liljestrand; the International Conference of Band 1977 and then this year.” conducted by H. Robert Reynolds, Andrea Frey; Casey Swanson; and Directors in Chicago tomorrow. The band will perform: Wiener Director of Bands, University of Christopher Blossom. Michigan; Scenario of South Pacific by The band was invited to audition to Philharmoniker Fanfare by Richard Tenor Saxophones — Matthew Richard Rogers, Oscar Hammerstein and perform last spring and is one of only two Strauss; The Introduction and Rondo of Floyd Werle; and Fantasy on America by Shough and Patrick Morgan. bands from the entire nation which has Sinfonietta by Ingolf Dahl; Amazing Henry Carey, Samuel Smith and Warren Trumpets — George Hester; Tom been invited to play at this conference of Grace, with John Whitwell, Director of Barker performed by members of the Wrobel; Liza Roberson; Lindsay directors from the United States and 38 Bands of Michigan State University — Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Calhoun; Derek Phelps; Jennifer other countries. guest conductor; Sang by Dana Wilson; Choral Program. Schnoes; Kevin Borowski; Paul Edwards; The 84-member symphony band and a Sonoran Desert Holiday by Ron Nelson; Mark Winiger; and Ann Peruski. Sussex Mummer’s Christmas Carol by The band members are: 20-member vocal choir will perform their French Homs —- Mercedea Shriver; Percy Grainger/Carl Simpson with Gary Flutes — Sarah Carson, Amy 90- minute conference for the 14,000 Jennifer Nagy; Amanda Humphry; Jodi Hill Guest Conductor — Director of Sonnanstine; Betsy Oatley; Erica Hume; assembled conductors at the Conrad Wilson; Jennifer Carter; Leslie Calhoun; Bands, University of Missouri-Kansas Mike Wrobel; Kelly Boyd; Claire Brown; Hilton. and Katie Darling. City Conservatory of Music; Stately Jodi Chapman; Karen Boudreau; Julie Griffith said this is “the Superbowl of Fanfare and Caprice by Lennie Niehaus; Jun; Shelly Butske; Maggie Gross; and Trombones — Rebecca Hoon; Steve Band Director Clinics.” Sarah Volaric. Penzien; John Duthie; Mark Adams; and JeffLundberg. Piccolo — Mike Wrobel. H O W ______Baritone Saxophone — Bryan Oboes — Corinna McFerran; Wendy Q.How do I find a Local Q. Where is the Plymouth Comm. Foley; and Lori Polkowski. Thomas. Real Estate Office? Arts Council located? Tubas — Tim Foreman; Lee Bonner; English Horn — Lori Polkowski. A.See the all new ’95 GUIDE A.See the all new ’95 GUIDE and Paul Koppin. to Plymouth-Canton- Northville Bassoon — Benjamin Greanya; Jenny to Plymouth-Canton- Northville Percussion — Laura Motiere; Amber coming soon! coming soon! Connelly; Lindsay Fritz; and Maria Kilgore; Brian Williams; Jason Kendzior; Grainger. Jason Eichner; Tricia Huddas; Chris Clarinets — Dan Hodge; Rusty Konovaliv; Eric Langley; Stephanie STUDENTS! HOMEMAKERS! SENIORS! Shedd; Oriana Vigliotti; Matt Foland; Ludwig. Gina Liljestrand; Cathy Fry; Lisa Soash; Euphoniums — Jesse Williams; Erin Hunt; Laura Veltri; Erin Clark; Amy NEED HELP FEATHERING YOUR NEST? Redcloude George; and Clark Saulsberry. Norgren; Jahi Chappell; Brian Decker;

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S4.50 for the first 10 w ords, 20c each additional word. Deadline: M onday, 4pm . Call (313) 453-6900 Crier Classifieds ■< ■ : -f - rr ' - i - Articles for Sale_____ Home Improvement ______Photography______Curiosities Vertical blinds, 3 1 /2 “ off white fabric: sizes- 2- DECORATING SERVICES PASSPORT PHOTOS, Visa, Naturalization, HELP INSURE "NO KIDDIE WITHOUT A 32" w x 84" h. & 2-85" w x 84" h., also fabric PAINTING - WALLPAPERING Citizenship, Alien Registration, Canadian CHRISTMAS" VOLUNTEER FOR THE covered valence 138" x 12". R. Chope- 454- Molding; drywall - plaster repairs. Passport, Color & B/W. GAFFIELD STUDIO GOODFELLOWS: CALL 313-397-5348 IN 9435 CALL 451 -0987. ______313/453-4181______CANTON OR CALL 313-455-8611 IN PLYMOUTH (Note: Corrected phone number). BAHAMA'S CRUISE! 5 days / 4 nights, HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS- Retail for Lease Underbooked! Must Sell! $279 / Couple. decks, baths, kitchens, and roofs. Licensed. CARL BERRY ERASES his computer OFFICE/RETAIL FOR LEASE PRIME Limited Tickets (407)767-0208 ext. 2494, Call for estimate, 981-2977. completely! DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH space for a perfect Mon.-Sat., 9 am-10 pm. professional or service - retail use. 750 sq. ft. REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION JEANINE WAS 40! 40! 40! 40! HA-HA! 40! 40! Heat and cooling provided. Call Mike Carne Dishwasher, Deluxe Whirlpool, portable or Roofing, siding, decks, additions, and drywall. (but she isn't sensitive) 453-6900. built- in. A-1 condition $175- 454-9413 All home repairs and improvements. Licensed and insured, James Fisher, licensed builder, BRUCE MIRTO IS OLDER where did he hide Beautiful Oak Cabinet for stereo components 455-1108 ______Westland-Ann Arbor Trail- Merriman Rd. 1,640 for his pre-50th bash? with glass doors. Benjamin Turn Table $40. 4 sq.ft. (+400 sq.ft, heated garage). Corner OHM Speakers $40. ea. Will sell separate or JERRYS PAINTING building. Large advertising sign. Formerly JESS DEBATE Sat at the big tournament. together. Tiffany Type Lamp from 1930's. 1983 Salem Graduate. 10 yrs. experience in Doctors office. Ideal for vet., nursery school, Wonder where she learned to argue. Mission slag type $400. 313-453-8122 Plymouth area. Interior- Exterior. Quality work! accounting etc. Broker 313-429-4296.______The pasta basket is great Thank you! mornings. 482-5403______Original art work, Framed & unframed, Mixed POOL SERVICE opening, acid washing, Santa Services Did the parents have a good time? media, including limited edition Photography. painting, installation, repair, broken lines and LETTERS FROM SANTA Makes great X-Mas gifts. Call Donna at tiles. 313/453-8989 38? huh Jack!! 313/482-8173, evenings PERSONALIZED, HEART WARMING LETTERS PROM SANTA BRIAN’S PAINTING, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, Building Materials 15 years experience, 313/349 -1558. ORDER ONE FOR EACH CHILD ON YOUR LIST ALL STEEL BLDGS. YEAR-END FACTORY H AND K HOME REPAIRS r ONLY $4.00 EACH CLEARANCE. DISCOUNTED SPECIALS. OF PLYMOUTH-CANTON SOME CLOSEOUTS, SOME FORFEIT Small jobs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and CALL 416-7053 TO ORDER DEPOSITS HUGE SAVINGS. MUST CLEAR deck repair, Bob: 495-0113 SANTA VISITS OUT BY 12/31. CALL NOW & RESERVE. SANTA SEZ (313)459-8758. ______CHIMNEY CLEANING - REPAIRS A GRADUATE OF C.W. HOWARD SANTA HAPPY HOLIDAYS Free Estimates.Weekends/Evenings CLAUS SCHOOL AVAILABLE FOR OFFICE, Children's Resale and CARL DOES TOO Availab!e.(810)486-5146 HOME. AFTERNOON LUNCHES OR COMPANY PARTIES. ADULTS OR Need extra CASH? Children's Orchard pays YEAH, MATT A-MANU! What a show against JEFFREY WHITING PAINTING, CHILDREN. REFERENCES. CALL 459-8846. cash for children's clothing, toys and interior/exterior, & wallpaper removal, MILAN- you won, but TECUM SEH & Dexter equipment in excellent condition. Call 313/453- & power washing. (810) 612-4382. were losses! OH WELL! -Love, MOM. P.S. 4811 for appointment Services goodsportsmanship at DEXTER, will leave a Housecleaning______good impression! Second place in league is Day Care Services FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, HELP AND nothing to sneeze at. DLA PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING INFORMATION. ANOTHER WAY CHILD CARE PREGNANCY CENTER OF NOVI What do you do with a coach who isn’t Licensed 313/471-5858 sportsman-like? If your best players are ill with Loving mother wishes to care for your child in Fully insured the flu and they still play for the team that’s a my Plymouth home. 207-7873.______Excellent references HOUSE SITTER. Mature 60 year old woman. good try, but why would the coach threaten Tailored to your needs Forward mail, water plants, change lights, etc. them for not playing their best and make them Entertainment CALL TIDY TWISTER Please, no pets. 722-7637 seat out the whole second half to make them 722-5582 angry. The good sports are those sick boys, SPAGHETTI, THE CLOWN- magic shows Situations Wanted they cheered on the less experienced team for all occasions, 313-665-8570______HO USECLEANING-2 mature, honest, reliable members, and lost by only a few points! Good If your business promotional materials aren't for you boys! DLA ______ladies seeking to clean the home you care reflecting the image you'd like, I can help. Evergreen Tree Safes about with quality. Experienced with excellent ONLY 11 references. 453-8139. Freelance graphic designer with many years SHOPPING DAYS ' CHRISTMAS TREES- CHOOSE & CUT PINE, experience creating ads, brochures, 1 TIL CHRISTMAS SPRUCE & FIR 5'-12*. FOUR WEEKENDS, newsletters, resumes, corporate identity Shop Plymouth-Canton______NOV. 26TH THRU DEC. 18, SAT. 10-DARK, ATTENTION! MAID SERVICE for working packages and much more. Overflow word couples-11 years experience. Dependable and SUN 12-DARK. 9190 JOY RD. BETWEEN processing also available. "Yes, there is a Nirvana; it is in leading your GOTFREDSON & CURTIS- 1 1/2 MILES affordable. Call 981-4310. Call today for a quote on your next job. sheep to a green pasture, and in putting your WEST OF ARBOR, JOY DRIVING RANGE- 313-454-4062 child to sleep, and in writing the last line of your SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, PH. 455-3223 A VERY SPECIAL CLEANING SERVICE poem." Kahlil Gibran Cost less than all the rest PRIVATE DUTY NURSE- Homes for Safe J.O.A.: 5 years and counting (down). No Minimum Respite care or part-time. Weekdays only. Call 844-8828 Neutrally decorated, 3 bedroom brick ranch in **15 minutes free, every time** SALLY FLASHES in the Rusty Nail. Everybody Canton with hardwood floors, brand new else was watching TV. 313-397-7114 Computer consultant will teach you PC, multi­ kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, 2 car attached garage, Quick and Efficient software skilled. Cali Sarah (313)487-8978 WELCOME KANDI RONAYNE TO the fireplace, & spacious Florida room. A bargain Plymouth D.D.A. at $114,000. Call 313/454-9889. Need cash for your holiday bills? We buy Lessons gently used Children Clothing, Furniture, TERRI KRISTALSKY IS IN TOWN FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE LOOKING FOR A MORTGAGE? AT EVOLA’S Equipment & Toys. Call- 313-207- 3738. Construction • Purchase • Refinance Pianos, organs, keyboards, guitars, music, Vacant Lots E. RANDY EATON IS older again (are he and First of America Bank in Plymouth accessories. Sales, lessons, service. Evola Carl Berry sharing an apartment?) Music, 215 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth 455- LISA FILAR See Pat Travis at 535 South Main Superior Twp. Ann Arbor Schools. Two Lots: 4677 _____ or call (313) 459-9825 2+ acres and 2.5+ acres. Will perk, from IS OLDER,AGAIN! Pet Free/Found $45,000 per lo t Broker 313-429-4296______No small presents please. O FIRST°FAMERICA, Found male cat, Hanford/Durham in Canton Vacation Rental BRUCE MIRTO IS OLDER (how much older?) 455-^854 Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. <3 Remember if you or your group would like TDD available from 9-5 ESTat 1-800-289-4614. IB Shanty/Schuss Chalet Ski Christmas week, weekends, sleeps 10, reasonable rates. Call: extra Holiday Song Books- stop in at The Crier Two adorable kittens for free. Call Steve after 5 & we will take care of your needs. pm. 207-3853______313-451-0816.______Home Improvement JIM JABARA eats all the garlic and olive oil.- ______Photography______Vehicles for Sale H.B.,1994 KITCHENS-BATHS Counter tops, cabinets, rec. rooms, additions, RAWUNSON PHOTOGRAPHY 1992 Aerostar Sport, excellent condition,63000 "YOU KNOW YOU'RE GETTING OLD when Conan countertops, repairs. 30 years exp. Elegant Wedding Photography Miles, $7,500.00 or best offer. Call 9-5, 313- you'd rather go see a play than a professional MAYFLOWER KITCHENS (313)453 - 8872 729-2111. football game."-Ted Boloven, 1994 (always believe your Greek accountant) lie, builder 459-2186 insured.. JIM ALLOR PHOTOGRAPHY. Curiosities GOD MADE SO MANY different kinds of Wedding Photography, Anniversaries, RON'S ASPHALT- Paving & repairs, cleaning. Watch Don Schneider on Channel 50 this people, why would he allow only one way to Seal coat & stripping. Stone & grading. Reunions. (313) 459-3371 Friday at 5:30 pm. or Sat. at 2:30pm.)! serve him?-Martin Buber 453-3671 Page 18 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994

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Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities BEAUREGARD eats homemade rice pudding THANK YOU TO THE GENTLEMAN WHO LOUISE MCKEE- MARY HESKETT'S from the new Greek restaurant coming to CALLED TO ME- "YOUR CAR KEYS ARE ON MOTHER, had heart surgery not too long ago downtown Plymouth in April. YOUR TRUNK," I had looked all over for them and needs a little encouragement. You might and finally had to locate the key I use for begin by telling her how great you think her Joanne Delaney has sneaky birthdays! Happy emergencies, You've a kind person, and I know daughter is and anyone who has had her belated. Santa Claus was listening.G.G. Christmas Shopping dodone since last spring fits into that category Bless her! JON CHRISTOPHER eats chicken parmesan. ERNIE ARCHER- THE PICTURES OF YOUR GARDEN ARE UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL Jan Baker's mother has been under the weather DONALD L.- Mom's surgery was postponed til AND I THANK YOU. However I am planning on for a while, and she's pretty sick of it. Put her on 12/28th: Flu keeps on going a round our house, seeing your beautiful garden next spring and I your Prayer List will ? Blessings. have you got it yet? They are not pulling don't want anything to happen to you, the theradiator, it's the head casket so the gray PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Gardener! Please stay home during this time of "You have to be careful what you wish for," inclement weather, or I'll tel! your sister! G.G. Helen Ciinansmith has been lamenting, the mule has had it for sure. .Just heard you'll be Own a piece of Plymouth History. 15 Buildings there many years, that there was no one to carry back home next Thurs. cool! DLA to choose from including the Penn Theater, CHELSEA, MARGARET'S GRAND on the Ciinansmith name now, there is ask her. Mayflower Hotel, Wilcox House, & Post Office. DAUGHTER- Be a good girl,- Santa Claus is "I WAS THINKING of painting the Iquana's Stop in today or call for a complete listing. listening. Grandma G. MITTEN- WHERE ARE THEY? Don't children fingernails red and calling it a day."-Mike wear them any more? Do they just pull their Carne on Holiday decorating, 1994. Country Charm, 322 S. Main St., Plymouth, G e o r g i a - w e s h a r e w i t h y o u . Your hands up into their sleeves so all of them look children are the greatest! In our wildest flight of like a new human race? GIVE MUNDT an inflatable beer mug hat for (313)455-8884. fancy, nothing captures the spirit and imagery of Christmas. Christmas running rampant in your store, "Have Unique, in the family the only male to carry on Thanks for the delicious lunch & excellent a Merry Christmas," -all of you! the Ciinansmith name- His Grandmother Helen MAURA LYSAGHT has the Fighting Nun doll company! REEN, ERNIE, ANDY, & TOM- WE is rejoicing, his aunts, uncles and cousins happy LINDA- MARGARET'S SISTER-IN-LAW. How and that's the truth! -Michael Ciinansmith, and personal protection device. LOVE YOU, ROB & STEPH could I not recognize a lady of such out-standing Mother- Linda, Father-Michael, Born-12/2/94 or JEN, thanks for the ear & patience- Steph talent and creativity? My apologies! The people thereabouts in Ohio in his bed for the moment. WHY IS GENEVA so surprised to be called "a on your gift list are indeed lucky. classy friend" by Donna? We've all known that Waiter, I heart you- LUPE MILANO GENTLEMAN'S FINE APPAREL FOR for years. HUN, YOU DID IT 1 (I LOVE YOU !)______GIFTS HE'LL LOVE TO WEAR.______CONGRATS LISA!______'WELL, THEY CAN'T LEAD with a stolen MY HANDS ARE STICKY-KEITH; THEN YOU'D THANK YOU FRIENDS, FOR YOUR bicycle story every week."-Vaughn Derderian, WHAT do Donna and Randy have in common? BETTER STOP WHAT YOUR DOING! KINDNESS & EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY 1994, on news judgement. ANSWER-SONS NAMED MATT! & UNDERSTANDING R.P. Bah Humbug MOM- Prepare for the "bonus" great­ BOWS! grandchildren. There will be 5 on Christmas Eve. 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BY ALEX LUNDBERG Downs said that one tactic that the UFCW used in the Downs said that there has not been a ruling on the In an effort to protect itself, its customers and non­ strike was to charge Meijer with unfair labor practices charge. union employees from professional picketers, the Meijer through the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Downs said that once the NLRB differentiates chain of stores has put itself in the unenviable position of The charge said that Meijer was discriminating against between outside groups, Meijer would start allowing having to exclude groups like the Salvation Army from the picketers by not allowing them access to the stores service and charitable organizations access to the store. soliciting donations at their stores. when groups like the Salvation Army, Goodfellows and “Were hoping that the Congress will take the issue up According to Meijer Director of Public and Consumer other outside groups were allowed access. in its next session,” Downs said. Affairs Jennifer Downs, the exclusion is not something Downs said that Meijer’s decided that since it could “Some of our customers that have complained about that the retailer wanted to happen. not allow one group and deny the strikers access to the the change said that they were going to write their “This is not a policy that we like,” Downs said, “we store, they had to change their policy concerning outside congressperson about differentiating between the felt that we had to implement it .” organizations. groups.” The retailer felt forced to adopt the policy because of a “The NLRB doesn’t differentiate between outside In the wake of the change in policy, Meijer has made strike by the United Food and Commercial Workers groups,” Downs said. arrangements with Kimberly-Clark (a maker of (UFCW) union at their Toledo, OH stores, the first in the “Because our research told us that they would household items like Kleenex and Huggies) to channel up company’s history. probably rule on the side of the union, we changed our to 50 cents to the Salvation Army every time a Kimberly- policy.” Clark product is purchased.

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COUPONS ARE THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE. They tell me what to eat, what to drink, what to clean, what to wear and where to go. Even my dogs have to succumb to this mal-practice. They control my eating, my ______Help Wanted______drinking,my waking, my sleeping, and my ______Help Wanted______Help Wanted aches and pains. Vacations, celebrations and City of Plymouth- Parks & Recreation Dept. Babysitter needed, starting in January, on JOBS- FIREFIGHTER & POLICE family needs, are public record. Upon Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 9:30 am. to Temporary Data Clerk presentation of a coupon, I can eat for less, 10:30 am. at the Plymouth Cultural Center. Entry level positions. Male/female. Now wash for less, go for less, dress for less, live Call Kathy at 810-349-7928.______The City of Plymouth is seeking minority and for less, and probably love for less. I am hiring. $11.58- $14.29/hr. Paid training & KIDS AND SENIORS other qualified applicants for a temporary ungrateful, selfish, and hateful. Too bad, I like benefits. Applicants call 1-219-736-4715, ext. Data Entry Clerk. Apply in person at Plymouth to be my own person. I don't want anyone THE CRIER IS NOW LOOKING FOR CARRIERS on many routes! If you are Cultural Center, 525 Farmer, Plymouth, Ml 04410.9 am to 9 pm. telling me what to do. However, I have no interested in a money-making opportunity call 48170 by Friday, Dec. 23,1994. choice, because I can't afford to do otherwise, 313/453-6900 ASSEMBLERS: Excellent income to and I object. The City of Plymouth is an equal opportunity assemble products at home. Info. 1-504-646- CIRCULATION/CLASSIFIED HELP NEEDED employer and does not discriminate on the 1700, Dept. MI-2318______WOOF! ALL GOOD CHRISTMAS DOGS AND for weekly newspaper. Send resume to: The CATS KNOW THE PREFECT PET LOVER'S Crier, Attn.: PERSONNEL, 821 Penniman, basis of race, color, national origin, religion, Certified aerobics instructor needed for PRESENT IS A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM Plymouth Ml 48170. (No phone calls, please) age, gender, or disability. Plymouth Health & Fitness Center. Call JILL ANDRA YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS Connie 313-459-1800 AREA'S LEADING PET PHOTOGRAPHER. HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED- consultant The Thai Bistro, a 4-star restaurant in Canton PORTERS FREE I AMS PET FOOD PRODUCTS, TOO, needed, work 20-30 hrs./wk., income has openings in their waitstaff. Thai Bistro SEVERAL DEPENDABLE PEOPLE with WITH EACH CERTIFICATE! CALL 313-455- $20,000. Training allowance, commissions, offers flexible hours, strong tipping and a good driving records needed to wash and 7787. plus bonus. Homemakers, teachers, and friendly work environment. Call Peter at 416- drive new cars. Full time. Excellent benefits. community volunteers do well in our work. Has Beauregard been a good Christmas dog? 2122 for more information. Ypsilanti area. Call 313-481-5397 for details. Call C. Knapp (313) 464-0931.EOE Attention Plymouth “ ‘ POSTAL JOBS*** $12.26/hr. to start, plus benefits. Postal carriers, sorters, clerks, maintenance, for an Commuting application and exam information, call 1-219- 736-47115, ext. P4410.8 am to 8 pm.,7 days. STOCK CLERK Alone? NOW HIRING FULL & PART TIME PART TIME Accepting applications for this blue-jean job in Make a better choice Mature & Professional Employees our clean, modern warehouse. Men or women for a better commute - • Cooks • Dining Room * Hosl/Hostess • Baker • Cashier in good physical condition. Lifting required. Steady work, Mon-Fri., 1 pm. to 6 pm. College carpool o r vanpool •Pantry Attendant • Beverage Server ♦ Line Attendant • Meat Carver students welcome. Some flex in hours. to work or college! Experience helpful but not necessary. $6.25 • Ksher Up to an hoitf start for qualified individuals. Apply in person, Share the ride to Ann Arbor Mon.-Fri.. 10 am.-4 pm. Frank W. Kerr or other areas by calling Company, 43155 W. 9 Mile Rd., Novi, Mi ■ Flexible Hours ■ Reduce M ed Meafa • APPLY IN PER SO N N O W 48376-8026 ______• Wage Commensurate with Ability • MON-FRI 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 4 jjPMRfRideShare ■ Uotfonn Provided • SAT. 9 a m -5 p.m J M t i f r / 9 7 3 - 6 5 0 0 HARVARD SQUARE • 5849 N. Sheldon Road at Font • Canton, MI 48187 • 31^/207-8736 Pafl*20^ECO^UW TYCRIEiff:l>fe.l4;W 94^

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S p o r t s N ew gym nastics coach brings experience to s h o r t s young R ock team , still hopes for strong season BY BRIAN CORBETT and Danielle Puchalt will provide the base for a team that has After losing numerous members from last year’s Western potential if the preseason teamwork continues. Yockey said, “It’s Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. there Lakes Activities Association championship team, the Salem nice to see them working together.” will be an organizational meeting for Rocks gymnastics team is taking a humble attitude while prepar­ After finishing third in the state last year and winning the the Western Wayne Wildcats Girls ing for the 1994-95 season. WLAA, the Rocks can expect challenges from some formidable Basketball teams in the Plymouth *T guess I’d call it a rebuilding year,” said new head coach conference foes. Canton remains die preseason favorite with state Salem Cafeteria. Pam Yockey. With 13 new gymnasts and Yockey in her maiden tide aspirations. Yockey said, “Canton has unbelievable depth.” Tryouts will be organized for Girls season as the Rocks’ mentor, it may take some time for the team Northville and North Farmington also figure prominently in l l to 16 years of age and will begin in to develop in to a cohesive unit. “It’s a mixture, with an original the WLAA race. January. base from last year in the four returnees and all the new girls,” Northville will benefit from an expanding talent pool this sea­ • Yockey said. son by drawing gymnasts from Novi, a Kensington Valley Plymouth YMCA offers a Step Though the team may lack experience, Yockey brings nearly Conference school without a gymnastics program. Also, the Aerobics Class. The class includes a three decades worth of coaching to Salem. She has previously Mustangs will be under the guidance of Barb Wind, a coach warm up, stepping, cool down, isola­ coached at Okemos, Taylor Truman, East Lansing, John Glenn Yockey respects. “I think she(Wind) is going to sneak up on us,” tions and a slow stretch. Bring water, and Michigan State University over a 27 year period. Yockey said. mat or towel. The strength to Salem this year will be the bars and beams part As the date of the Rocks’ first home meet draws closer, The first session lasts from Jan. 4 to of the program, while the vault is a glaring weakness that Yockey Yockey put her expectations for a successful season behind the Feb. 13 and the second session from is going to address. She said, “The vault is our weak spot, but if importance of the students’ involvement. “As long as the kids are Feb. 15 to March 27. Babysitting is we consistently stay on the equipment we’ll do very well.” enjoying themselves, serious about it, but enjoying themselves,’f available(b). Monday 9:30 to 10:30(b) Seniors Melissa Hopson and Nicole Teller, junior Zoe Yockey said. The Rocks’ first home meet is against Walled Lake and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Yockey, sophomores Brooke Kilby, Kristan Los, Kristin Kosik Western on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Wednesday 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.(b) and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Saturday 9:00 Down for the count to 10:00 a.m. The YMCA also will offer a Youth Muscles in Motion program. Youth muscles in motion builds endurance, strength and good form in this sports movement class. The first session begins Jan. 9 and lasts until Feb. 25 and the second session lasts from March 6 until April 29. Ages 13 and up. On Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Leah Hutko of Canton and Kris Goff of Plymouth were recently named to the 1994 Academic All Big Ten Women’s Soccer Team, repre- I senting MSU. Goff, a sophomore edu­ cation major, was a defender for the Spartans and totaled one goal for two points this season. Hutko, a sophomore Urban and Regional Planning major, had seven goals and seven assists to finish third on the team in scoring. / MSU tied for first place this season in the Big Ten. • The Canton Parks and Recreation Services preschool pro­ gram, Canton Crickets, will hold a lottery for a limited number of open­ ings in its winter 1995 session. Lottery dates Nov. 28 to Dec. 16. Procedure requires you to come in person to the Canton Parks and Recreation Department during regular business hours to pick up lottery num­ ber, only one number per family. Canton residents only, proof of resi­ dency will be required.

Sean Hughs of Salem makes Brian S t Bernard of Monroe pay for a mistake Thursday. Hughs won the battle, but Monroe won the war as they defeated Salem and Canton in the teams’ first meet of the wrestling season. (Crier photo by Craig Breil) THEeOMMUNIW ©RIER: -Dec. M

Johnny-O O n John Ogrodnick exchanges his ice skates for ticker tape d e c k BY BRIAN CORBETT If John Ogrodnick were still playing hockey these days he would have no SALEM BASKETBALL problem finding work during the current The Salem Varsity Basketball team National Hockey League lockout. will play Friday, Dec. 16 at home at 6 The former NHL all-star and Detroit p.m. against Ann Arbor Huron. Red Wing joined Kemper Securities, Inc., - • 798 Penniman Ave. in Plymouth as an SALEM SWIMMING investment consultant in September. John The Salem Boys Swimming team Findling, senior vice president and takes on campus rival Canton at branch manager said, “He was looking Canton at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. for a firm that would fit his style of busi­ 22. ness, Kemper was one of those firms.” As an experienced small businessman who began learning about trade com­ SALEM WRESTLING modities and stock options while still The Salem Wrestling team will playing in the NHL, Ogrodnick was hired grabble with the Shamrocks of as an investment consultant to develop Catholic Central on the road on financial planning, such as retirement and Thursday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and will education funds. host a eight team tournament on Realizing that his services in the NHL Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. would someday come to an end, John Ogrodnick, former star for the Detroit Red Wings and Quebec Nordiques, is Ogrodnick enrolled in business finance an investment consultant for Kemper Securities in Plymouth. (Hockey cards cour­ courses and invested on his own for die tesy of Trader Jack’s in downtown Plymouth) 12 years. “You become street-smart; I SALEM GYMNASTICS became experienced by investing my own more than happy to let someone use my ing days. “I enjoyed Detroit and New The Salem Gymnastics team next money,” Ogrodnick said. name and skate with the kids and run York was great for five years because I meet is against Walled Lake Western Ogrodnick enjoys his work and is practice with them.” got to see Manhattan and meet celebri­ at home on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. confident his experiences will benefit his Ogrodnick also spends time skating ties,” Ogrodnick said. Even with all of his clients. “I’ve always been fascinated by with the Red Wing Alumni team who accomplishments and contributions it, you learn from your own mistakes and compete in scrimmages against Detroit Ogrodnick still has one dream he wasn’t it works out quite well,” Ogrodnick said. area teams. “This is a great hockey city, able to fulfill — winning the Stanley SALEM VOLLEYBALL A 14-year veteran of the NHL playing people remember you,” Ogrodnick said. Cup. His stellar career and impressive He said, “It would have been nice to The Salem Varsity Volleyball team for the Red Wings, Quebec and New will travel to Portage Northern for an York Rangers, Ogrodnick remains active statistics make Ogrodnick difficult to for­ go all the way.” get He was NHL all-star five times and Ogrodnick has settled into the local invitational on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 within the hockey community. Since a.m. 1982, he has operated the John he set a Red Wing team record when he surroundings, living in Farmington Hills Ogrodnick Hockey School in his native scored 55 goals during die 1984-85 sea­ with his wife and children. Now, in the province of Alberta, Canada. son. He was traded to Quebec in 1987, second career of his life, Ogrodnick Because of his hectic business sched­ later moved on to New York and returned enjoys going to Tiger games and watch­ CANTON BASKETBALL ule, Ogrodnick would be unable to orga­ to Detroit to end a career in which he ing his two daughters rollerblade. The Chiefs face Ann Arbor Pioneer However, he shares the grief of a winter nize a similar camp locally. “I would get scored over 400 goals. at home on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 involved in one, but I wouldn’t organize “It was fun, it went by so quickly,” without hockey with all local fans. p.m. and at Ypsilanti on Tuesday, it,” Ogrodnick said. He continued, “I’d be Ogrodnick said. He mentioned Detroit Ogrodnick said, “I wish the hockey sea­ Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m. and New York as highlights of his play­ son would get going.”

Several girls’, b oys’ team s off to quick CANTON SWIMMING The Canton Boys Swimming team start in PC JB A basketball action will host Salem on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. The Plymouth-Canton Junior Basketball Association standings National Division at 2-0. The Pacers, Spurs and Bulls are knotted are in. The results are as of Dec. 10. up at 1-1 and the Hawks and Knicks are in last with 0-2 records. In the Girls’ B League, the Pistons and Lakers remained on In this week’s Boys’ B League action: the Hawks soared past CANTON WRESTLING top with 2-0 records. They are followed by die Celtics and Bulls the Nets 42-41; the Lakers rode a wave past the 76ers 38-37; the The Canton Wrestling team will with 1-1 marks. The Kings and Rockets round out die league with Celtics got by the Knicks 64-61; die Pistons beat the Spurs 42-39; travel to Romulus to participate in a 0-2 records. Sonics fired by the Rockets 50-44; the Bucks bucked the Kings three team meet on Thursday, Dec. 15 In this week’s action, the Lakers swamped the Kings 41-34; 62-42; the Pacers out-paced the Bulls 46-38; and the Jazz stung at 5:30 p.m. the Celtics were lucky to get by the Rockets 35-30; and the the Hornets 67-36. Pistons crushed the Bulls, 54-31. The Hawks and Pistons are riding high in the Boys’ A League In the Girls’ A League, the Celtics remained perfect with an 8- National Division with 7-1 records. The Pacers are at 5-3. The 0 record. Kings are close behind at 4-4. The Bucks and Sonics are tied at 3- CANTON GYMNASTICS They are followed by the Rockets, who are 7-1. The Pistons 5. The Bulls have a 2-6 record and the Spurs are at 1-7. The Canton Gymnastics team next are 5-3, the Kings 2-6 and the Lakers and Bulls are tied in the The Rockets, 76ers and Lakers are up top on the Boys’ A meet is at North Farmington on basement with 1-7 records. League American Division with 7-1 records. The Jazz are at 4-4, Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. In A League action this week: The Rockets blasted by the Hornets 3-5 and Nets 2-6. The Celtics and Knicks are tied in the Lakers 62-46; the Celtics crowned the Kings 38-27; and the basement at 1-7. Pistons corralled die Bulls 45-31. In this week’s action: the Bucks killed the Bulls 73-67; the CANTON VOLLEYBALL The Hawks and Lakers are on top of the Boys’ B League Nets snagged die Knicks 70-58; the Spurs rode past the Sonics The Canton Volleyball team will American Division with 2-0 records They are followed by the 70-52; the Pistons crushed the Kings 72-67; the Jazz clobbered travel to Ann Arbor Huron on Bucks, Kings, Nets and Sonics who are tied at 1-1. The Rockets the Celtics 45-37; the Hawks flew by the Pacers 66-56; the Wednesday, Dec. 14 and to the Allen and 76ers are winless at 0-2. Lakers caught the Hornets 73-57; and the 76ers out-spirited the The Celtics, Jazz and Pistons are leading the Boys’ B League Rockets 82-70. Park Invitational Saturday, Dec. 17 with both starting times to be announced. KV <**,»«* a ->««•: *«-«**r» VT!Wi,Jajii»SK5rs =5^1' Page 22 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994

Com m unity opinions H e’s back! Local *dreamer ’ returns to hometown, rediscovepmgarly newspaper roots Bora a dreamer...Plymouth-Canton muse would like very much to get to fashioned. I have spent most of my life know you. Write me here at The Crier. sailing life’s boundaries and the far-from- Let’s get acquainted — or re-acquainted. home fringes. My heritage here having N a t i v e S o n My mother invested in me her love of taught me: Imagination is what makes the By Randy Eaton life and people to die extent I am attract­ world. ' H. ed to the bright side of things. Today I As a young Plymouth Jaycee helping only seek darkness in order to turn on the blow all the downtown electrical power lights there. for the 1962 Fall Festival, having imag­ Englishman’s castle as a hobo’s camp­ Canton you knew is gone...the old spirit Help me in this quest — write me here ined on too grand a scale. An aging fire. just isn’t there anymore.” They didn’t at The Crier — point me toward the Plymouth clothier, Carl Caplin, counsel­ Funny thing ‘tho — now that I’ve know that Staton Lorenz had called to let darkness, and the light. ing me to join Plymouth’s Rotary Club been around some, I find the world was me know a fellow classmate (class of ‘59 Speaking of my mom, and light: Why to “help others, do good community already right back there where I started. Plymouth High) had suffered a tragedy are the beautiful gas lights in Kellogg work, and grow a useful and caring Back home: the world in a microcosm. and would I be willing to write her a let­ Park, that she and her friends paid for, town”, he said. I listened and imagined Right here in Plymouth-Canton. So, here ter of support and sympathy. Of course I disused and turned out? How do we get a life like that. I am, your native son. Home and still would. Of course I did. Growth and those lights turned back on? The found­ And charged out there. My dad, years dreaming. expansion can’t kill off the fire our local ing spirit of those women is extinguished later on his deathbed, suggesting that Bob Dajnowicz told me I wouldn’t forbearers ignited. until they are aflame again. perhaps Plymouth is too small for me, find the Plymouth-Canton I left. “They Who are you folks now? What do you Well, you folks come back to me, I’m maybe I should broaden my horizons on tarnished my dreams there, treasure? What are you dreaming up for anxious to know you now. And, delighted the world’s stage. I listened and moved Randy..,developed over my treasures, I this community? What are our commu­ to return to my Plymouth-Canton having on. As a result I am now as comfortable always felt those farms were mine.” nal problems? What manner of future is been cared for, and loved so well, by you in a bordello as a boardroom, an Howie Davis said, “The Plymouth- your collective imagination? This rebel in my absence. West Middle School needs art program revived EDITOR: even after administrative assurances to me that there youngsters in this letter that I had the pleasure of teaching Wake up West parents! What do these super-fine would be an art program for West’s youngsters for the last school year do not have the same opportunity today youngsters not have in common with the youngsters in 1994-95 school year. to experience art as do all other students in Plymouth- every other Plymouth-Canton public school? What really counts for this archaic and cheap school Canton’s schools do? You bet I do! They have no opportunity to enrich their lives and to system is the welfare of your kids. Do I feel unappreciated and unworthy of my past work grow artistically through the guidance and teaching of a Why should art education be offered in every school for our schools just as other employee groups particularly qualified art teacher. in Plymouth-Canton’s Public Schools but not at West? para-pros and teachers currently employed in Plymouth- Do you realize that West Middle School is the sole Aren’t equal educational opportunities important for your Canton’ s schools do? You bet I do. Plymouth-Canton School (elementary, middle and high children? How can you as parents allow this to happen to Do I feel sorry for these gifted students and all of school) that does not provide an art program for its your children? West’s students this year who have no opportunity to youngsters? Do you know that for 32 years prior to this It is high time that your school board and administra­ grow artistically, to learn about and appreciate the art of year, West had one of the best art programs in town as tors realize the importance of equal opportunities for all the past, to learn new concepts in art, design, color, draw­ well as in other neighboring communities? Do you real­ of your children. It is high time that you as parents insist ing, painting, to experience new art materials and to have ize that West could have had a continuation of that art on the priorities that give your children equal chances at the opportunity through self expression of creating their program this year taught by a trained art teacher? learning in all areas such as art. What has happened is a own world? You bet I do! The administration will say that it was a matter of -eco­ travesty. Should West’s students have an equal chance to expe­ nomics. Don’t be fooled! I and others beliew- it was a Do I feel betrayed that after 34 years of dedicated ser­ rience the above through an experienced or trained art matter of personal merit. There were qualified art teach­ vice to Plymouth-Canton’s schools (32 of which were teacher? You bet they do! The sooner the better. ers in our district who coveted West’s^ art position this spent building up an art program at West Middle School ELDEN ZANG school year through transfer. that in my opinion was second to none) and then have the EDITOR’S NOTE: The complete story on the end of Yet when I retired this past June after 32 years of art program dropped? You bet I do! the art program at West Middle School can by found on teaching art at West, no action was taeen to replace me Do I feel betrayed that those aforementioned artistic page 1 of today’s Community Crier,

C rier advertism ent prom otes violence against law yers EDITOR: would print an ad for a tie that said, “Kill All the Homosexuals” or “Kill All the Blacks” As your publisher suggested during our recent phone conversation, I am writing to and he responded, “Of course not!” publicly express my outrage at the advertisement printed on page 14 of the Dec. 7 edition What is the difference between those ads and the one which your paper printed? They of your newspaper. That advertisement is for a novelty tie with the wording, “KILL ALL all suggest that a person should commit a violent act against an identifiable group of peo­ THE LAWYERS.” The ad stated in bold letters, “UNHAPPY WITH A LAWYER? ple. Don’t get Mad...GET EVEN!” There are many acts of violence committed against attorneys every year. Do we and My objection to this ad is that it suggests and promotes violence against ivself and our families have any less right to be free from violent acts being committed against us other members of my profession. It suggests that violence is a proper method of resolving than any other group of people or any other person? I certainly hope that answer is “no” grievances in our society. In all the polls that are taken, crime is the major concern of because it is the objective of our society and our laws that no violent acts be committed most people. Our newspapers, radio and television news programs often headline violent against any person regardless of their race, sex, national origin, sexual preference or their acts that persons have committed against one another. Many television programs and profession. movies contain graphic scenes of murder and mayhem. I believe printing an ad for any item that promotes an act of violence against anyone is While your newspaper is free to accept and print any submitted advertisement, is is journalistically irresponsible. Does the code of ethics for journalism permit the dissemi­ my belief that you have a responsibility to your readers not to print any advertisement nation of messages of hate and violence? that suggests committing any act of violence against any other person. Finally, the retailer selling these ties states in the ad, “You are simply quoting In my telephone conversation with your publisher, I asked whether your newspaper Please see pg. 23 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 Page 23

Recognize art in The Community T h e ART is alive and encouraged in The DeLauro’s latest piece was just unveiled C o m m u n i t y Plymouth-Canton Community. in Livonia. Just as this huge “Jesus” While many activities during the holi­ began in a humble Canton comer next to C r ie r day season focus on gifts and acquiring the DeLauro washer and dryer, a new and THE material goods, there are also many per­ larger sculpture of John Cabot is now NEWSPAPER forming arts and public arts projects underway. WITH ITS HEART IN THE which make life better here. Many of the What a great place to live, where the PLYMOUTH- arts of this season — like the trees deco­ arts and the artists are encouraged. CANTON COMMUNITY rated in Kellogg Park, the Plymouth THE COMMUNITY CRIER 821 Penniman Ave. Symphony’s and Plymouth-Canton Plymouth, MI 48170 Ballet’s “Nutcracker” at the high school, (313)453-6900 the tree lighting caroling at Canton PUBLISHER & EDITOR: Township Hall, or even like the upcom­ W. Edward W endover ing Ice Sculptures — are temporal; G E N E R A L M A N A G E R : they’re Wonderful for the moment and for M ik e C a m e memories. M A N A G IN G E D IT O R : But it’s time to recognize more perma­ Robert Kirkbride nent art too. REPORTER: The Plymouth Playscape Project has Alex Lundberg brought father-son team Peter and Tom SPORTS & COMMUNITY REPORTER: Rockwell to carve together for the first Brian Corbett time in their entry-piece for the giant PHOTO EDITOR: playscape going next to the Rockwell Craig Breil “monsters” in Plymouth Township Park. The work of Tom and Peter Rockwell and Joe DeLauro are just two examples of the BUSINESS ASSISTANTS: And Canton’s Sculptor Laureate Joe beautiftil artwork that graces our community. Margaret Glomski Myles Kennedy RECEPTIONIST: Rep. Whyman leads by example Geneva Guenther CIRCULATION: Mike McGlinnen EDITOR: Rep. Whyman chos^ not to promote this the House Oversight and Ethics CRIER MARKETING DIRECTOR: As a result of my daughter’s $500 sav­ occasion in that wa^. With a soft-spoken Committee. She is currently examining Randy Eaton ings bond award in a coloring contest, smile, Rep. Whymsin poured the kids a current health care system alternatives ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: our family recently visited the Capital in pop at lunch while a staffer took care of and has personally visited many hospital Jack Armstrong Lansing as guests of our newly re-elected one of the family’s newborn in the office. and health care facilities to obtain first­ ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: state representative, Deborah Whyman. She then took the kids on a personal tour hand knowledge of the benefits and prob­ M ichelle Tregembo W ilson The art contest was personally sponsored of the House floor and explained how lems inherent in existing systems. With a Karen Ochman and funded by Rep. Whyman as an laws are made. business education and background, she Rebecca Pavy ______■ opportunity to give back to the communi­ Since I am sure she does not spend a is also very sensitive to the needs of busi­ PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY ty her own pay raise since she opposed lot of time promoting herself, allow me. ness and was instrumental in obtaining by The Plymouth-Canton Community the salary increase. Rep. Whyman continues to drive from tax relief for small businesses. She spoke Crier, Inc. We were hosted by her and two ener­ her Canton condominium to Lansing sev­ with genuine affection of her parents and CARRIER DELIVERED getic staffers, Theresa and Todd, for die eral days a week to be closer to the com­ ; siblings who reside locally and, accord- $1.75 monthly, $20 yearly entire day which included tours of our munity and forgo the cost of having ; ing to Whyman, are some of her biggest U.S. MAIL DELIVERED: $30 yearly in U.S.A. recently remodeled and beautiful Capital offices in both places. She personally I supporters and campaign volunteers. building, and an impressive Michigan telephoned many of her constituents dur­ More interested in influencing “policy” Member Historical Museum. What impressed me ing the campaign and even gave all her than pursuing politics, she spoke with most this day however, was Rep. personal phone number! She has gone great enthusiasm the many things she is Whyman’s deep conviction, servant’s undercover in a police stake-out to see going to accomplish in the next two heart, and genuine concern for the people Erst hand the abuses of our food stamp years. ® i in our state. Still recovering the week program, and was subsequently instru­ Thanks to Rep. Whyman for a won­ after an arduous campaign, and taking mental in passing legislation that halted derful day! You have given me a renewed time out from her busy schedule, Rep. those abuses. She also serves as Vice faith, hope and pride for Michigan and COMMITTEDcomma ycOMMUNITV^COMMUMCATiONS •^ Whyman treated us, and two other win­ Chairperson of the House Education the government of our state. And if you ning families to a pizza lunch. Although Committee, Vice Chairperson of the decide to go for it again, you’ve already 345 Fleet St. this day could have been a great opportu­ Human Services and Children wrapped up my vote for 1996! 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PRESIDENT: C rier ad prom otes violence against law yers W. Edward Wendover GENERAL MANAGER: Continued from pg. 22 ing. M ik e C a m e Shakespeare.” Actually, it is only a partial quote and taken out of Suggesting that violent acts should be committed against other M A R K E T IN G D IR E C T O R : context. The words appear in King Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, persons because you may not like them is stating that we are not a G erry V e n d itte lli Scene 2, lin e 86. The context is a discussion by the opponents of nation of laws and any person has a right to do whatever they ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: the King of England during the War of the Roses. These persons choose regardless of the harm that it causes to others. are opposed to a society of laws and contracts which govern the Stephanie Everitt In the future, I hope that your advertising department will conduct of their nation and its inhabitants. The quote is, “The first ASST. ART & PRODUCTION reject any ad that suggests that criminal acts to settle grievances is thing we do is kill all the lawyers.” Our government is a govern­ DIRECTOR: acceptable in our society. ment of laws. A government without laws is a government in Donna Angers anarchy, which is what the characters in the play were advocat­ LARRY K.BOWERMAN Page 24 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: Dec. 14, 1994 *****

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