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Vol. 23 No. 37 ©PCCC Inc. October 16, 1996 v * V*> ■." ^Teacher deal includes raise, health care choice BY BRIAN CORBETT to find a way to get the board together, which might take a day or two. We were able to Teachers in the Plymouth-Canton School District will have a choice of three health do that almost immediately. They’d take it directly to the board. The board could respond care coverages and receive a 5 percent salary increase in the next two years according to to us. I’d say we got a month’s worth of work done that day,” he said. the terms of a tentative contract disclosed Monday by school officials and union leaders. Goldman and Cotner said they equally compromised on issues, including health care This time Assistant Superintendent for Employee Personnel Errol Goldman and and salary. The union and school district also bargained on evaluation, classroom Plymouth-Canton Education Association Tom Cotner sat on the same side of the table. aides/teacher spending, school improvement, seniority, leave days, long-term substitutes, And together they outlined the items of the two-year deal — completed last Thursday — sick bank and voluntary contracts. pending school board and teacher approval next week. Ratification is almost guaranteed, Cotner and P-C School Board President Mark Horvath said. Please see pg. 5 “We’re really very pleased we were able to come to a tentative agreement,” Goldman said during a press conference Monday afternoon at the school district’s administration building. “Both parties worked very, very hard. And when I say both parties, I mean the Painting the town PCEA as well as the board team and the board.” Cotner said a marathon bargaining session Oct. 6 wrapped up labor talks that began in February. “We got about a month’s worth of work done in a day because the board made itself available. Instead of making a proposal to the board’s team, which they’d then have Community set for election BY ROB KIRKBRIDE Election season is upon us, like it or not. The Nov. 5 general election will be a sleeper for local Plymouth Township, Canton and City races, but some county­ VOTE'96 wide issues, Michigan state representative races and the Congressional contest should be interesting. local ballot. City voters will be asked to For the first time in recent history, not decide if they want to fund road recon­ a single incumbent will face a challenger struction with a $12 million bond. If it in either Canton or Plymouth Township, passes, this would replace the traditional although rumors did circulate about the special assessment district (SAD) form of possibility of several would-be candidates funding, where property owners on the waging write-in campaigns against the streets being reconstructed are taxed Canton and Plymouth Township boards, based on the amount of land owned adja­ supervisors, clerks and treasurers. cent to the road. Under the bond funding, Even though there’s not a general all residents of the City would be taxed election challenge, there will be a change equally, regardless of if they live on a on Plymouth Township’s board. Ron City street or a county road, such as Edwards defeated long-time treasurer Sheldon and Mill, respectively. Mary Brooks in the August primary elec­ The 13th Congressional District, tion. Lauren Steinberger and the rest of Brownie Troup 76 helped paint fall art on the In Plymouth, one issue dominates the Please see pg. 5 windows along Liberty Street in Old Village. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Former mayor, marriage champ dead at 73 BY W. EDWARD WENDOVER Plymouth and 35th District Court Her many achievements fill two pages, Mary Childs will be remembered for Magistrate as her happiest achievement but no where there does it specifically list many things. (outside of raising her family), but the sin­ her optimistic attitude and her personal Like all people who gave of themselves, gle-most important action she led was responsibility at having so many U. S. flags the stories of their contributions live long burying the hatchet between the City and flown in the community. Mary ran a booth after they’ve passed on. Township. at Plymouth Farmers’ Market to sell flags Mary was buried Saturday, but her It was Mary’s surprise elevation to in the firm belief that Americans should be many legacies are still the topic of conver­ mayor — when Tom Turner quit, right proud. She was also well known to her sation in The Plymouth-Canton after illegally firing City Manager Fred Ross and Hartsough neighbors for her early Community. Yockey — that marked her moving from morning calls, “Remember to put your flag She would gladly proclaim the 1,107 her “Mary Poppins” to a true community out for Flag Day.” MARY CHILDS marriages she performed as Mayor of leader. Please see pg. 4

H Concert ■ Lowertown Suspension Plym outh Sym phony O rchestra N ew restaurant opens, beware Coach decides to suspend four opener features fam ily tw ist of The D rooling M oose starters, could cost team title See Friends & neighbors pg. 6 See Getting down to business pg. 3 See Sports pgs. 24-25 Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Belding announces retirement from 35th District Court BY JANET ARMSTRONG as the administrator for almost 10 years, Belding, who will leave sometime in “And I love Plymouth. It’s a lot like The 35th District Court in Plymouth she is leaving to spend more time with March, said she has loved her job and the community I grew up in. I have more will begin looking for a new court admin­ her family outside the city. this community. friends here at work than I do where,I istrator, following Marion C. Belding’s “I want to move out of the city envi­ “It’s not the job,” she said of leaving. live (in Farmington Hills).” *' announcement that she is retiring. ronment into the country,” she said. “I “It’s been a wonderful, stimulating, chal­ According to Chief Judge John* According to Belding, who has served want to move up North.” lenging job. MacDonald, Belding will be missed. “She is going to be tough to replace,”* he said. “She’s been a first-class court administrator and a first-class person. v “We’ll really miss her.” .. * MacDonald said he estimated that they would begin their search for a new administrator within the next month. “In another month we’ll probably crank up the process,” he said. Belding will be helping in the process she said. “The two judges have asked me to participate in the selection of my succes­ sor,” said Belding. “They’ll have to have an enthusiasm for the legal system and what you can do within it to improve ser­ vice to the community.”

W hym an skips forum ; interview w ith N esbit to be broadcast by W SDP WSDP, 88.1 FM, will air a one-hour edition of Community Focus on Oct. 23 at 5:40 p.m. The show will feature an interview with Deborah Nesbit, who faces State Rep. Deborah Whyman for the 21st State House District in the Nov. 5 election. Whyman was invited to the interview, but cancelled the day of the forum. The interview will be conducted by WSDP News Director Erin Walterscheid and The Community Crier Editor Rob Kirkbride. The Community Crier will use the interview to make their candidate endorse­ ment, which will appear in the Oct. 30 edition of The Crier.

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Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170-1624. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Page 3 VanSteenis new Bird principal BY BRIAN CORBETT pletion of her educational specialist degrees at MSU. Stints as It could be said Jane VanSteenis, the new principal at Bird assistant principal and principal at Plainwell and Saginaw, Elementary School, saw teaching in a different light after she respectively, followed in the next two years. graduated from college with a degree in elementary education. But VanSteenis said her moving days are over. “I plan to stay That’s because she couldn’t avoid it. “Twenty-two hours of here. This is my third position in five years. I really don’t feel daylight in the summer,” said VanSteenis, recalling her two years like moving again. I’m closer to my family now. I have a daugh­ • The Canton Chamber of teaching in Fairbanks, AK. “And, of course, 22 hours of night in ter in Ann Arbor,” she said. “My son is in Las Vegas, so I’m Commerce is holding their the winter. It was quite an experience. It was very interesting. It closer to him too, I guess.” Third Thursday Update was kind of like being on the frontier.” VanSteenis hopes to remain in touch with the needs of her stu­ And she still is: the ever-changing field of facilitating educa­ tomorrow at 7 a.m, at the dents. also, a responsibility she accomplished through a variety of tion, hers to conquer after she was hired by the school board in Old Country Buffet at the means. “I’ll go in and play music and sii% along with kids in the August. “Will it be different in 10 to 20 years? Probably. It’ll classroom,” she said. “It’s just another way of connecting with corner of Sheldon and probably be different tomorrow, next week. That’s what is so the students on a different level, because they have to know you Ford roads. hard. You come at it with background you have, and we continu­ were a young person too.” • A senior card party will be ally have to breakaway from what we’ve been taught,” she said. Communicating with students, and teachers and fellow admin­ held Friday from noon to For VanSteenis, that’s a bachelor’s degree from Western istrators is a daunting task in the state’s eighth largest school dis­ Michigan University, two post-undergraduate degrees from 4 p.m. in Canton. Call trict. But VanSteenis likes what she sees, “I haven’t worked in a Michigan State University, and nearly 30 years of teaching and 3 9 7 -5 4 4 4 . system quite this large. Bird school is 200 students larger then the administrating in Alaska and around Michigan. one I left. So I was somewhat apprehensive, I guess. It’s an excel­ “When I started, it was about teaching. It was about: ‘What T h e W e e k e n d lent school. Everyone’s been very helpful. The parents have been can I do?’ Now it’s about learning. What do you need? What can very receptive, and the staff has been very helpful. The relation­ I do to facilitate?,” said VanSteenis, who replaces Claudia Kulnis • The Plymouth Symphony ship within the individual buildings are very strong. I think we’re at Bird, one of Plymouth-Canton’s 14 elementary schools. O rchestra will hold its working very hard to manage the growth and still provide a quali­ She wrapped up teaching duties in 1992, and became an ty educational setting,” VanSteenis said. opening concert administrative intern at Lake Orion in 1992 following the com- Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Salem High School Auditorium. Call 451 2112 for ticket informa­ tion. • Guitarist Edward Gerhara featured on Windham Hu I Records’ “Guitar Sampler” will appear on Sunday at The Raven in Northville. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets are $10.

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...Cool festival The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is holding their seventh annual Bob and Debbi Jones, makers of Chamber Auction Nov. 1 Okey-Doke Chili were on hand for at Laurel Manor in Plymouth’s first-ever Chili Cook Off Livonia. Tickets are $50 downtown Sunday. Warm weather, per person and can be hot chili and lots of fun meant big purchased at the cham­ crowds. By 2 p.m. all the chili was ber office. The price gone. But that left fest-goers to sam­ includes hors d’oeuvres, ple salsa, listen to country music and dinner, an open bar and look at the classic Harley-Davidson dancing. Motorcycles. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) I n h e x

Friends & Neighbors....pg. 6 Twp. chooses Corona for police department renovation B u sin e s s ...... pg, 8 BY JANET ARMSTRONG project.” ing Corona’s bid. H appenings...... p gs. 10-11 The Plymouth Township Board of So, Schaff said, he recommended “Why would you award a bid of taxpay- D e a th s...... pg, 18 Trustees awarded the police department Corona’s bid of $149,700, and 120 days to ers’ money when it takes longer (the S p o r ts...... p g s. 24 -2 5 renovation project to Corona Construction complete the job over JA Construction’s Corona bid) and costs more?” said Curmi. bid of $135,434, with a time of 60 - 90 at their Oct. 8 meeting. According to Schaff there is a penalty O pinion...... p gs. 26 -2 7 days to complete the job. Dave Schaff from Architects and clause written into the contract that charges “Their (JA’s) bid was well under what Planners Inc., the company hired to evalu­ a $50 a day penalty if the construction runs we thought the contract should be,”, said ate the bidders and make a recommenda­ over the estimated time, but whether that tion to the board, said that although Corona Schaff. “Most of the board shared my feel­ would protect the township is debatable. was not the low bidder, they were the best ings that there wasn’t a lot of comfort (in “If someone is in trouble and can’t fin­ choice. accepting the low bid). The Community Crier will fea ­ “No one was familiar with the low bid “We’re familiar with the contractor ish the job it (the penalty fees) may or may not be collectible,” said Schaff. “It may or ture auto care next week. contractor (JA Construction),” said Schaff. (Corona), they’ve done work for us (the Call Crier advertising “The projects they’ve been involved with township) before.” may not be an incentive to finish the job.” were smaller projects. Not all of the board members agreed Schaff told the board he thought Corona experts at 453-6900 to “And they had a fair amount of work­ with Schaff’s recommendation though, would begin the project as soon as plans reserve space. load already :and were looking at: another Trustee Chuck Curmi voted against accept­ were approved. *&«*«*■***

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C hilds rem em bered for m any contributions Continued fro m pg. 1 12x12 Elementary Curriculum Committee Bom in Hamilton, OH on May 25,1923, for Plymouth Schools, along with many Mew address? } Childs was a graduate of Miami University others. Childs also served on the board of WELCOME WAGON9 directors of several community groups can help you j with a bachelor’s degree in education. A including, the Plymouth Chamber of feel at home Plymouth resident for 34 years, Childs was Commerce, the Plymouth Community Greeting new neighbors is a tradition with WELCOME | a member of Plymouth Hail of Fame, was WAGON • "America's Neighborhood Traciition." I given the Outstanding Citizen Award by Fund, the Fall Festival, and the Karmanos I'd tike to visit you. To say “Hi" and present gifts and j greetings from community-minded businesses, ill [ the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, and Cancer Foundation. also present invitations you can redeem for more was named the Woman of the Year by the She is survived by her husband of 51 gifts. And it's all free. A WELCOME WAGON visit is a spsciai treat to help Plymouth Business and Professional years, Eric E. Childs; sons, Michael Childs you get settled and feeling more “at home." A friendly get-together is easy to arrange, just call me. THIS PAPER IS 1 Woman’s Club in 1981 to name just a few from Millington, NJ, Jon Eric Childs from PROUDLY | of the many awards and honors she earned. Ann Arbor and Peter Childs from Phoenix, PRINTED ON | In addition to being a Plymouth Mayor and AZ; and six grandchildren. a district court magistrate, she was a substi­ Services were held Saturday at the First 100% RECYCLED I tute teacher in the Plymouth-Canton United Methodist Church in Plymouth with in Plymouth In N.Canton In Plymouth PAPER WITH j Call JeanineWira: Cali Chaudet: • Col! fviary Moses: Schools, was a member of several groups Rev. Dean A. Klump officiating. 313/459-4613 313/453-19IS 313/459-5582 SOY INKS ! including the Plymouth Board of Appeals, Arrangements were made by Vermeulen the Plymouth Symphony League, and the Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Mrs. Mueller moved that November 26,1996 be established for Public Hearing for an Industrial Facilities BOARD OF TRUSTEES - REGULAR MEETING Exemption Certificate for an addition to an existing facility for Clips & Clamps Industries, located at 15050 Keel TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1996 Street, Lots 27 and 28, Metro West Industrial Park. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. Supervisor Keen-McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m, and led in the pledge o f Allegiance to the Mrs. Mueller moved to approve the November 12, 1996 be established for Public Hearing for an Industrial Flag. A ll members were present except Mrs. Brooks who was excused. Facilities Exemption Certificate for Compuware Sports Arena L.L.C. on their new facility located at 14900 Beck Road. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the September 24, 1996 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Utility Easement for Paul and Julia Plaver, located at 46738 Shamrock Lane. Seconded by Mr. Curmi. Ayes all. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the October 1, 1996 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. Mr. Curmi moved to award the Police Building Renovation contract to J.A. Contracting in the amount of $135,434 and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to execute same. Motion fails for lack of support. Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the minutes as submitted for the October 1, 1996, Study Session of the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Ms. Arnold moved to award the Police Building renovation contract to Corona Construction in the amount of $149,700 as recommend and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to execute same. Seconded by Mr, Griffith. Ayes Mrs. Massengill amended the agenda by adding under New Business, Item J.5 Bid Award for Police Department all with Mr. Curmi voting no. Renovations. Mrs. Massengill then moved to approve the agenda for the October 8, 1996, Regular Meeting of the Board oTTrustees as amended. Seconded by Mrs. Mueller. Ayes all. Trustee Curmi commented that he disagrees with Mr. Schaff s recommendation. Why would the Township award a bid of tax payer money paying more to get less. The bid of J.A. Contracting is 10% lower ($14,000) with an ear­ Supervisor Keen-McCarthy asked for comments from the public. Glen Goehmann of Mayflower Auto Transport lier completion date. asked for an update on the Township’s towing contract Supervisor Keen-McCarthy stated the towing contract w ill be reviewed by the Board at a study session. Trustee Curmi requested that the Board be informed of the start date of the police department renovations and the construction progress on a regular basis. Mr. G riffith moved to approve the extension of the Final Preliminary Plat to February 25, 1997 for Rolling Oaks Subdivision No. 2. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill. Ayes all. Chief Barry informed the Board that two police officers were assigned to the Compuware Ice Arena on opening night to evaluate activities. The officers assigned to the arena grounds indicated all went well with some minor Mrs. Mueller moved to approve the Declaration of Restrictions for Rolling Oaks Subdivision No. 2 and First concerns. The parking lot was 80% cleared in 7 minutes. Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions for Rolling Oaks Subdivision and First Amendment to Residential Unit Development Agreement subject to the Declaration of Restrictions for Rolling Oaks Subdivision No. 2 and the Trustee Arnold moved that the Supervisor on behalf of the Board of Trustees, formally state its opposition to First Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions for Rolling Oaks Subdivision being revised to require that all Proposition “S” at the next Conference of Western Wayne. Seconded by Trustee Griffith. Trustee Curmi com­ chimneys located on exterior walls have face brick or stone on 100% of all exposed surfaces and that each front, , mented that it was difficult to vote without additional data. Ayes all with Mr. Curmi voting no. side and rear building elevation on all residential structures has a minimum of 50% brick or stone. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Ms. Arnold moved to receive and file Communications and Resolutions as listed. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. Mrs. Mueller moved to approve the Final Plat for Application No. 1061F/796, Rolling Oaks Subdivision No. 2, located north o f North Territorial Road, west of Beck Road, east of Ridge Road, subject to the Township Clerk not It was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Mrs. Mueller to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m. Ayes all. signing the Final Plat until after the First Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions for Rolling Oaks Subdivision No. 2 and First Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions for Rolling Oaks Subivision is revised to require the Marilyn Massengill, CMC Katheen Keen-McCarthy, Supervisor additional brick, and subject to the provision of financial guarantees in the form of cash or irrevocable letter of Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth Charter Township of Plymouth credit in the amount o f $168,075 as recommended by the Township Engineer. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill. Ayes all. The foregoing is a synopsis of the Board of Trustees meeting held on October 8,1996. The full text is available in the Clerk’s Office for perusal. They w ill be submitted for Board approval at the next regular meeting on October Mrs. Mueller moved to direct the Community Development Department to prepare an ordinance amendment for 22,1996. public hearing before the Planning Commision that would require compliance with the building elevation stan­ dards that have been supported by the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth w ill provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Mrs. Massengill moved that November 12, 1996 be established for Public Hearing for an Industrial Facilities Township meetings, to individuals with disablities at the Meetings/Hearings upon two weeks notice to the Charter Exemption Certificate for a new facility for Coffee Express Company, located at 47722 Clipper Street, Lot 10, in Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the following: Supervisor’s Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Metro West-Beck Road Subdivision. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all. Plymouth, M I 48170. Phone number: (313) 453-3840 x 200. TDD users: 1-800-649-3777. (Michigan Relay Services) Publish October 16, 1996 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Page 5 Teachers, P-C Schools reach tentative agreement Continued from pg. 1 Cotner will brief teachers tomorrow, which will be followed by voting Friday and Teachers will have to pay extra in the tentative contract to keep their Blue Cross/Blue Monday. The union is recommending approval, Cotner said. The contract would then go Shield health care coverage, or opt for one of two preferred provider organizations. the school board for ratification at Tuesday night’s meeting. “Basically, teachers will have two non-cost choices and a third choice that will cost That should put an end to more than 50 days of teachers working without a contract, them,” Cotner said. “If they wish to keep the coverage they’ve had traditionally, they’ll board meeting picket lines, rising tension and dissent at teacher and student levels. A sit­ have to pay the difference in that, and there’s the Mercy (Health Plans) PPO, which is the uation the PCEA and P-C Schools hope to avoid in the future, “...on behalf of the associ­ one that had always been proposed by the board, which was accepted. Along side that ation...we’re very interested in sitting down...and discussing ways of preventing this from PPO is a new PPO offered by Blue Cross called ‘Blue Cross Community Blue.’ And happening again,” Cotner said. those two are extremely close in coverage. So you can chose either one of those.” To keep Blue Cross/Blue Shield for family coverage, a teacher would have to pay $62 Goldman said he agrees that plans should be in place to prevent this from happening a month; individual is $23 a month, Cotner said. The Mercy Health Plans PPO co-pay is again. According to Goldman, talks continued into the school year because: “There were $15; the Blue Cross Community Blue is $10, according to Cotner. a lot of issues that had to be resolved before the money issue. And as you know the insur­ The 5 percent salary increase comes in two increments. “This year teachers will ance issue was a very, very large issue,” he said “We needed to work through that, and receive a 2 percent increase; 1/2 percent will be off-schedule. It will be a bonus check or that was tied to the money.” a cost of living of check. And next year teachers will receive a 3 percent increase; 1 per­ The school district wanted an alternative to the traditional Blue Cross/Blue Shield cent of that will be off-schedule... That isn’t forever,” Cotner said of the off-schedule per­ coverage — offered to employees for more than two decades — to save money, Goldman centage. “It’s a bonus check. That’s the best way to describe it.” said. “There’s a couple of reasons. One is that we’re looking at ways to save dollars Additional details will be released when the contract is approved. every way we can. And we investigated various alternatives of going to a PPO, which has comparable coverage, as one way to do that. And what we wanted to do was make sure that the employees had a choice of doctors, and we very quickly came to the conclusion Community prepares for vote they should have a choice of coverages as well. The district would pay at the preferred Continued from pg. 1 two candidates running. Hugh Harsha and choices PPO level, and if the teachers wanted, they would pay the difference,” he said. Stephen Harper are the only candidates to which includes all of The Plymouth- Preexisting conditions have been weighed, Goldman said: “So there is no limitations file. As of yet, according to Library Canton Community will be hotly contest­ on somebody moving from one to another. We’ve made sure we’re not going to let any­ Director Patricia Thomas, there are no ed again this year. Democratic body fall through the cracks.” Congresswoman Lynn Rivers will face organized write-in candidates for the third Republican Challenger Joe Fitzsimmons spot. But it’s not too late for a candidate in a battle of the big bucks. Both candi­ to come forward and wage a write-in dates will spend more than $1 million on campaign. With the construction of the the race. There will also be several choic­ new library set to begin, this is an impor­ es among minor party candidates. James tant position to fill, according to Thomas. F. Montgomery is running under the There are seven candidates running Libertarian ticket, Jane Cutter is the for six open Canton Library Director Sweetest 2>a\ nominee and Jim positions. The candidates are Raymond J. Hartnett is the Socialist Equality candi­ VanHoeck, Kathy Young, Edward J. date. Zelmanski, Jr., Katherine A. Baldrica, Several state representative races will James Gillig, William T. Simmerer and have local appeal. Republican State Rep. Gregory Stachura. Gerald Law faces Democratic challenger Deborah Hoadley to represent the City and Township’s 20th House District in Plym outh/Canton Lansing. Republican State Rep. Deborah Whyman will face off against Democrat Deborah Nesbit to serve most of Canton School Em ployees in the 21st House District. A sliver of Canton in the 18th House District will Would you like your O nA eb C rasiLf, either go to incumbent Democrat State Rep. Eileen DeHart or Republican chal­ Retirement Plan... lenger Dennis LeMaitre. Canton’s Wayne County Commissioner Bruce Patterson has • Commission Free? smooth sailing back to Detroit. He’s run­ Dozen Long Stem P r e m i u m R o s e s ning unopposed. For City and Township • Self Directed? SPECIAL Wayne County Commissioner Thaddeus $ 3 9 9 5 McCotter, it’s deja vu as he faces ARRANGED IN a VASEj Many colors Democrat R. Karl Burnett for the second • Diversified available time in as many elections. Wayne County voters will also vote Fund Options? on several issues, one of which has local if. \ ties. Retired Congressman Carl Pursell is part of the fight against using excise tax % ^ ^ ^ % money on hotel rooms and car rentals to Deal with local Ca r n a tio n s \ build new stadiums for the Detroit Lions 7 95d z and Tigers in downtown Detroit. It will professionals Cash or Carry appear as “Proposal S” on the ballot. Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Many colors John D. O’Hair, who owes several elec­ available tion victories to the voters in The WORDHOUSE Ae’ Plymouth-Canton Community, faces off Financial Planning against Republican candidate Donald L. Knapp. Large Variety o f mixed Bouquets 35th District Court Judge John Call Today MacDonald is running unopposed for USE OUR 24-HOUR PHONE SERVICE: another term on the local bench. In fact, a (Oct. 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Friends & neighbors Neighbors PSO season opens Saturday I in the news BY JANET ARMSTRONG The season-opener of the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Saturday will truly be a family affair. Navy Seaman Recruit Michael The grand opening concert will bring together conductor D. Richard, son of David A. and Russell Reed and his son, soloist, Robert Reed for the first time Lois J. Richard of Canton, recently in 16 years. completed U.S. Navy basic train­ “They’ll (the audience) enjoy him,” said the elder Reed. “He’s ing at Recruit Training Command, a very musical sensitive player. I Great Lakes, IL. Richard is a 1993 “I’m being totally objective,” laughed Reed. “I’ve worked graduate of Salem High School. with a lot of soloists and I know the audience won’t be disap­ • pointed.” The young cellist will perform the Haydn Cello Concerto in C. Navy Chief Warrant Officer In addition to the cello concerto, the concert will feature the Charles E. Amyx, son of Charles Flying Dutchman by Wagner and the Symphony No. 5 by E. Amyx Sr. and Wilma J. Hart Tchaikovsky. both of Plymouth, recently retired “It’s going to be a very enjoyable first concert,” said Russell after 24 years of military service. Reed. • According to PSO’s Bonnie Holyoak, the reason for the Schoolcraft College invites you orchestra’s 51 years of musical success comes down to the to help celebrate its 35th anniver- orchestra itself. ! sary. There will be an open house “Part of it is Russ (Reed),” said Holyoak. “The other part is ! Oct. 24 at the new Continuing the orchestra itself is wonderful. i Education Center. Also at 5 p.m. in “It’s nice to see the support the orchestra gets from the com­ munity.” ! the Waterman Center there will be Holyoak and Reed added that another key to the success is the a birthday celebration with free Cellist Robert Reed will perform with his father, PSO range of the orchestra. cake, door prizes, clowns and face Conductor Russell Reed for the first time in 16 years “Another reason it remains popular is the wide age span,” said Saturday at the Salem High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. | painting. For information call 462- Holyoak. Reed added that the group span is amazing “We have a j 4417. 90-year-old woman from Northville, three high school seniors, it,” he said. “I’m very proud of it.” and everything else in between.” And he’s proud of the love the performers in the PSO have for Mark your calendars for In addition to Saturday night’s concert, which is at the Salem the music and the orchestra. Halloween fun in October at Auditorium beginning at 8 p.m., the PSO has a lot of great things “They have to love it, we don’t pay enough for them to do it Northville’s historic M arquis on tap for 1996-97. for the money,” said Reed. “It’s truly a labor of love for everyone T h e a t r e , as they present “We really try to vary our programming, and we’ve massaged involved.” “Halloween Soup.” the program a lot,” said Reed. “We have a variety of soloists per­ forming with us this year and we have one concert that is devoted Holyoak said that the PSO has a lot in store for the community Performance dates and times to the children.” this season: they will be performing the Nutcracker again this are: Fridays at 7:30 p.m., October Reed said that part of the orchestras popularity stems from the year, March Musical Madness, a pops concert in April and | 18 and 25; Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., musical variety. Disney’s Fantasia to name just a few. October 19 and 26; and Sundays at “Hopefully the variety in programming has to do with a lot of For information on the PSO or to get tickets call 451-2112. 2:30 p.m., October 20 and 27. For information call (810) 349- 8110. G l i m p s e A t • Y e s t e r d a y Celebrate Canton’s heritage at the second annual “An Evening at the Summit” Nov. 16 at the Summit on the Park community center. H istoric Tickets for the event, which runs from 6:30-11 p.m., are now avail­ able for $45 per person, $80 per hoops couple. • Do you remember these Daisy plant W illiam J. Kazaleh, s o n o f basketball players? They are: (top Nabeel and Margaret Kazaleh of row, left to right) Max Allgood, Bill Plymouth, recently enlisted in the Davis, Roy Crowdis, (below) Carroll Park, Jack Hille, Jerry Franks and Air Force. Kazaleh is a 1995 grad­ Ron Allgood. Taken from the Daisy uate of Canton High School. employee newsletter from the 1950s, • the original cutline read: “Still in the Kristin Stackpoole, o f process of getting to know one anoth­ Plymouth, has been selected as one er’s style of play, Daisy cagers are of the first recipients of the Menlo moving up in the Plymouth Logistics Scholarship. Stackpoole Recreation “B” league with two victo­ is a student at MSU and was select­ ries. Recent losses have been by ed for the scholarship from a pool extremely small margins, and 1958 of applicants from eight different prospects look good in this fast universities. league.” THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Page 7

It was homecoming time at Salem High School last weekend. The Rocks celebrated with floats, banners and cheering. It was fun for all the classes, but was special for the seniors, celebrating their final homecoming. (Crier photo by Ryan M. Nunez) Salem’s Court Homecoming ‘96 was a huge success last week at Salem High School. The Homecoming Queen was Janel Davis and the King was Damon Healey. The remaining members of the Homecoming Court included seniors Rakhi Batra, Adria Ledoux, Jenica Pastalaniec, Jana Thompson, Chris Curry, Adam Friedrick, Scott Lowe, Timothy Salem's Homccom mg King, D am o n Makains; juniors Brandy Mapp and Karl Healey, sports the latest fashion in royal Thorpe; sophomore Erika Healey and hats. ( Crier photo by Ryan M. Nunez) Jacob Gray; and freshmen Pam Freeze and John Lawrence.

The homecoming had the highest attendance in school history. (Crier photo by Ryan M. Nunez) Salem Homecoming Queen Janel Davis. (Crier photo by Ryan_M^Nunez) Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996

Getting down to business

Neighbors The Lowertown Grill in Old Village in business *• now serving upper-crust food, fun Little Caesars launched a business BY BRIAN CORBETT here, which would kind of partnership with students and staff at He’s not taking sides in the complete this street. If it works debate of Plymouth folk of what Tonda Elementary School. Music, the way, not to be presumptuous to call the turn of the century Little Caesers’ representatives and about this, but if it works the railroad hub located in northeast Little Caeser himself were on hand to way it’s planned, these places in section of the City. between will fill in. We hope we kick-off the partnership. • Kim Guenther just knows can create an environment here what to call the restaurant he that’s fun for everybody, and Simpson Industries Inc. is hosting opened yesterday with Tom people will want to come down an open house tomorrow to unveil its Prendergest. here.” technical center at 47603 Halyward The Lowertown Grill, at the Inside, the Lowertown Grill’s Dr. in Plymouth Township. corner of Starkweather and decor is a mix of an English pub During the open house, scheduled Liberty streets, evokes and a Harlem jazz club. The hard from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. an Indy car memories of an old town saloon woods floor creek, and a driver and crew chief will be that was more than just the local mishmash collection of dicussing design problems and watering hole, it was a family whimsical items decorate the solutions with guests. gathering place too. It’s visions walls — toy cars, planes and Simpson Industries is a designer of childhood for Guenther, an boats sit high above on a mantle, and supplier of powertrain and chassis Old Village native who now and a sailfish overlooks the products to the automotive and heavy resides in Northville. “When I smaller of two dining areas. duty original equipment markets. The was a kid, it was Lowertown The dark wooden bar, dubbed new technical center will be built at an around here. We certainly “The Drooling Moose Saloon,” estimated cost of $10 million. weren’t apologetic for that. It resembles another famous • was a good viable area. There serving station popularized on Auto Add-Ons, USA Cellular and was retail in the streets...You television, minus the two goofy Glass Centers, 605 W. Ann Arbor Rd. know, it was a nice part of town regulars and absented-minded in Plymouth, is holding Customer to be from, and I said this bartender. It serves several draft Appreciation Day Saturday from 10 before: nobody apologized for beers — including Moosehead, a.m. to 5 p.m. being from Lowertown. And for of course — under the watchful • some reason or another people eye of a Canadian bull that’s C an to n ’s Ground Maintenance had the connotation that ‘Lower’ rather active for a stuffed moose. Division was awarded the bid for meant Tower.” And we never (It doesn’t drool, though). maintenance of the Downtown associated with that,” Guenther The team of Steve Williams Development Authority for the second said. “Some good strong and Darryl Koski will manage year in a row. The contract runs from families came out of this part of the day to day operation of the Sept. 30 until Sept. 30, 1997. The first the world. In light of that, when Following several months of remodeling, The Lowertown 103-seat restuarant. The menu contract ran for 18 months so the they changed it to Old Village, Grill opened in Old Village yesterday. Kim Guenther, who will include soups and salads in DDA could judge the contractor’s and there’s nothing wrong with owns the restaurant with Tom Prendergest, sits under The bowls made by the Village performance during all four seasons. that...but for those who lived Drooling Moose, which is also the name of the bar located Potters Guild, and steak, beef and. Services performed include general here it was kind of slap in the within the restaurant (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) fresh fish, cooked up by maintenance duties such as planting, face. So it always stuck in the Executive Chef Kevin Glowacki. weeding and mowing the district’s back of my mind, if we ever pulled have taken hold in Old Village within the And it’s going to get better, Guenther landscaped areas along Ford Road, something together down here, I’d try to last year. “Oh gosh, absolutely yes. And I said. The exterior will receive some touch between Sheldon and Morton Taylor. get it back to Lowertown.” think the thing is with Station 885, they up work and there will eventually be The DDA was recently honored by Well, the restaurant is a start; no do a marvelous thing down there. We’re outside seating and musical Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. for its telling what the rest of town will think. thrilled to even be associated with them, entertainment. “We hope to have some contribtuion to Michigan’s beauty. Controversy and table talk aside, just in the general location. But I think music, I don’t know when. We don’t The 1996 Mchigan Plaque was Guenther and Prendergest are thrilled to this place should act as a comer stone for have a schedule yet. It’s just going to be awarded at the organization’s two-day be involved in revitalization efforts of this block here, at least we’re hoping that jazz, classical guitar, maybe somebody conference in Frankenmuth last Station 885 and other businesses that it does. I see two more restaurants down playing the piano,” he said. week. Plymouth Quality Inn wins Gold Hospitality award EYEREN Capital Corporation (HYSE: EVR) announced the sale of BY BRIAN CORBETT inspections that evaluate each department, which are rated according to staff knowledge, attitude, professionalism, training, four million shares of its common The Quality Inn of Plymouth recently won a Gold Hospitality from Choice Hotels International, the parent company of the safety, security, maintenance and energy conservation, and stock at a price of $18.50 per share in Quality Inns, Hotels and Suites chain. physical conditions. an initial public offering. EVEREN “We were all very excited because it was something we all has granted the underwriters the right “We had to prepare for the inspections,” said Catko. worked very hard for,” said Plymouth Quality Inn’s General to purchase up to an additional The staff studied information about the Plymouth community, Manager Debbie Katko. 600,000 shares to cover over­ and frequently asked customer questions. It was their enthusiasm Peter Jordan, Quality vice president, congratulated the allotments. The offering involves only and commitment that made the award possible, Catko said. Plymouth hotel. He said: “This prestigious award recognizes newly issued shares offered and sold exceptional service, facilities and hospitality.” The 123-room hotel with an outdoor pool and meeting areas by the company. No secondary shares The hotel received 975 out of a possible 1000 points. “It was was originally Signature Inn, but switched to Quality Inn in 1994. are included. EVEREN employees our third attempt, we barely missed it the other two times,” said The hotel will be honored at the company’s regional meeting and management will continue to own Catko. next spring in Chicago, a trip Katko hopes to make every year. approximately 75 percent of the The award is presented annually to hotels that exceed quality “Hopefully, we’ll continue what we’ve done, and we’ll win company’s common stock. assurance standards. To qualify a hotel must undergo a series of again. That would be very nice, very special,” she said. 'rrm Octobw 10, ',996 Pages

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Hours: Thurs. 4-7pm Sat. & Sun. l-5pm HOME FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA Located in the village o f Hamburg At Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, 321 S. Ridge Rd in Canton, from 1-4 p.m. Tupperware, on Hamburg Road 41001 PLYMOUTH RD. PartyLite candles, Longaberger baskets, Christmas items and more will be available. $2 admission DALE A. BREWER, Realtor PLYMOUTH includes refreshments and chances at several door prizes. Proceeds used to benefit church. For more Snyder & Company realtors information, call 495-0035. FAMILY FUN NIGHT (313)747-7500 ♦ (313)449-2118 (313)453-1100 At Trinity Presbyterian Church Oct. 31. An alternative to trick-or-treating. Games and hayrides from 6:45-8 p.m. At 8 p.m. Psalty Singing Celebration to be followed by Trinity drama, “The Powers That Be.” Costs is one bag of candy per child plus an additional $1.25 per child. Admission fees includes one souvenir picture. For more information, call 459-9550. WOMEN OF ARTISTRY SHOW r Win Mr. Giant Pumpkin! 1 Art exhibit runs through Nov. 16 at Frameworks, 525 Penniman Ave., Each of the artists special­ izes in various mediums: acrylic, oil, watercolor, fabric art and photography. PLYMOUTH YMCA ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE Volunteers are needed, ages teens through adults. The Haunted House will be Oct. 25-26. For more information or to volunteer, call the YMCA at 453-2904. PCAC PRESENTS “DEGAS BEYOND IMPRESSIONISM” Nov. 1-3 hosted by David Groen. Roundtrip train trip from Dearborn to Chicago to Dearborn. Hotel reservations, breakfasts and VIP tickets to Degas exhibition. For more information, call 455-5810 or 1-800-874-6470. PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD PRESENTS Theatre Guild is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a spectacular musical review. Popular and acclaimed American musical numbers tell the story of the Theatre Guild’s five decades of comedy, drama and musical theatre. More than 50 entertainers. Friday-Sunday and Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-2. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., Sunday performances are at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $12 at the door, $11 in advance; general seating. For more information, call 810-349-7110. Performances are at the Water Tower Theatre on the campus of Northville Psychiatric Hospital. DELTA KAPPA GAMMA CRAFT FAIR At West Middle School, 44401 W. Ann Arbor Trail, in Plymouth Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 80 juried crafters.. Admission $2 and lunch available. Pottery, stained glass, dried and silk floral arrangement, dolls, jewelry, and more. Proceeds from the craft fair fund scholarships for students who are becoming teachers. For more information, call 416-7550. SATURDAY STORY TIMES FOR CHILDREN Story times are open to children in kindergarten through first grade. Dates are Nov. 2, Dec. 7. Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. and are 45 minutes long. No registration required. For more information, call 453-0750. “HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS” BENEFIT FOR ST. MARY Tomorrow at Laurel Manor in Livonia at 5:30 p.m. Star-studded evening of dinner and entertain­ ment featuring nationally renowned recording artsits and entertainments. For more information, call the St. Mary Hospital Foundation Hotline at 655-2907. PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM FALL CALENDER OF EVENTS Community Crier Oct. 27 is the last day of the “Made in Plymouth and Collections” exhibit. Nov. 6 is the grand open­ ing of the holiday exhibition “Visions of Christmas.” Dec. 8-Museum Open House from 1-5 p.m. You can Win a GIANT PUMPKIN for hallo ween. Guess the weight Guest speaker Weldon Petz, “The History of Santa Claus” at 2 p.m. of the pumpkin sitting in the window of The Community Crier. Enter in the Crier office by 3:00 PM, Friday, October 25th The winner gets the pumpkin! V olunteer... Name The Crier PLYMOUTH CHAMBER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Address The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce is always in need of volunteers, especially 821 Penniman preparing information handout packages. For more information, call 453-1540. Plymouth FISH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FISH of Plymouth/Canton is always looking for volunteers to assist in its purpose of aiding neigh­ 313/453-6900 Phone ( > bors who cannot help themselves. If you would like information on being a driver, a “caller”, or just running errands, call 261-1011 and leave a message. sr ae^q mt,$t W®P9. :fl3m o y t im u m m o o 3 h t ssdOi'jO /r*l4U«\sfd 3H7dt Page 18 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Page 11

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LAUER information, call Bill at 453-8253 or Ken at 728-7619. customer groups effectively. Plymouth, Ml 48170. James A. Lauer, a Canton resident, died Oct. 10, 1996 at the age of 62. BETTY RUTH MORRELL Mr. Lauer was born Jan. 28, 1934 in Detroit. He moved to the H e a l t h . . . For free ad advice call today! ■ T h e— — Betty Ruth Morrell, a Plymouth Township resident, died Oct. 10, community in 1979 from Westland. A US Army veteran during the 313-453-6900 Community Crier 1996 at the age of 74. Korean War, Mr. Lauer worked as a photo engraver with Adgrazers, MEALS ON WHEELS Mrs. Morrell w a s born Oct. 14, 1921 in Q ueen City, MO. A 45-year The Meals on Wheels program, serves a hot nutritious lunch five days a week at Tonquish Inc. in Detroit for 23 years. He was a member of the International resident of Plymouth, she moved to the community from Redford Manor. A donation is requested for the meal, but not required. For more information, call 453- Photo Engravers Union and St. John Neumann Catholic Church in 9703 weekdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Township. She worked as a purchasing agent for Plastimor Corp. for Canton. CLOTHING BANK 25 years. Mr. Lauer is survived by his wife, Rita A. Lauer; daughters, The Clothing Bank will be open to distribute donations of clothing to families in need on Mrs. Morrell is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Morrell of Johana J. Lauer of Livonia and Nicole (Matthew) Rakozy of Garden Tuesdays only from 9-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3:30 p.m. during the school year. To make an appointment or for more information, call 416-6179. Your Guide Plymouth; son, Russell A. (Norah) Morrell, Jr. of Plymouth; and City; sons, Sebastian (Rita) Lauer of Fenton, Jean Lauer of Canton grandchildren, Tanya and Ashley Bowsman, David and Dennis PRE-POSTNATAL EXERCISE CLASS and Justin Lauer of Canton; brothers, William (Jenny) Lauer of Dameron, and Rachel, Robynn and Russell Morrell, III. At the St. Mary Hospital Auditorium in Livonia beginning Oct. 31. The six-week class Gaylord, Mahlon (Sandra) Lauer of Trenton, Keith (Tiny) Lauer of meets for 90 minutes one day a week. Designed to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle prior Arrangements were made by and services were held at to Worship California and Jerry (Shirley) Lauer of Florida. to and following delivery. The class includes exercises and relaxation techniques as well as Services were held at St. John N e u m a n n Catholic Church in education on nutrition and substance abuse during pregnancy. Instructors are certified. To reg­ Canton with Fr. George Charnley officiating. Arrangements were ister, call 655-3314 or toll free at 1-800-494-1615. F i r s t u n i t e d WOMEN’S HEALTH SERIES Risen Christ made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial METHODIST CHURCH Four classes on women’s health issues this fall at the Summit on the Park in Canton. Topics Lutheran Church tributes can be made to the American Diabetes Association, OF PLYMOUTH include perimenopause, osteoporosis and pregnancy preparation. All sessions from 7-8:30 p.m. 45201 N. Territorial Rd. (Missouri Synod) - Living With Loss - American Heart Association of the Kidney Foundation. Registration is required. $5 fee includes refreshments. Dates are Oct. 15, Oct. 29. and Nov. 7. (West of Sheldon Rd.) 46250 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Classes are presented by physicians and other professionals. To register or for more informa­ (one mile west of Sheldon) . The Schrader-Howell Funeral Home is in its tenth year of offering the Horizons (313)453-5280 CHARLES T. LONG tion, call 397-5110. (313) 453-5252 “NUTRITOTS” NUTRITION EDUCATION SERIES Dr. Dean A. Klump, Senior Minister survivors support group to the community. Charles T. Long, a Canton resident, died Oct. 5, 1996 at the age Series will be held in November at the Summit on the Park in Canton. Program teachers Rev. Tonya M. Arnesen, Associate Minister Sunday worship of 79. parents how to encourage good eating habits and offers games and videos for children to O ur Program is not for family members who have experienced a loss - this program 8:30 & 11:00 am Mr. Long was born Jan. 21, 1917 in Blissfield, WV. He served in emphasize nutrition. The parents class includes food samples and tasting, recipes and a visit to Services at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. is for all of the friends and family who will need to learn about grief and Family Sunday School 9:45 a.m. the US Army during W.W. II. He worked as a carpenter for residential a local supermarket. There is a $15 fee for the series. For more information or to register, call Sunday School for all ages bereavement to help and be supportive during the grief process. housing and was a member of the Newburgh United Methodist 712-5400 or 1-800-231-2211 for the Ann Arbor series and 397-5110 for the Canton series. • Rev. K.M. Mehrl, Pastor Church of Livonia. FLU IMMUNIZATION CLINICS Nursery Provided Hugh McMartin, Lay minister Y ou are invited to attend our group meeting which will be held the 2nd Tuesday of $2 charge for the influenza shot is requested, but indigent citizens may receive a waiver. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Margaret M. Long; and the month. For further information contact: Canton Seniors, Oct. 23, by appointment only, 9-11:30 a.m., 1-3 p.m. at the Canton half-brother, Henry Schartz of Florida. Recreation Center, 44237 Michigan Ave. Call 397-1000. TRINITY Arrangements were made by and services held at Vermeulen RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSISTANCE PRESBYTERIAN Schrader - Howell Trust 100 Funeral Home in Westland with Rev. Melanie Carey and For those with respiratory diseases. Second Wednesday of each month at the Arbor Health Rev. Gilson M. Miller from the Newburgh United Methodist Church building in Plymouth from 2-3 p.m. Free of charge. For more information, call 712-5367. CHURCH W o r s h i p PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM FOR SENIORS 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Funeral officiating. Burial was at the Jefferson Memorial Park in Borough, PA. at Gotfredson & Ann Arbor Rd. Available twice monthly by appointment at Plymouth Township Hall. For more informa­ (From M-14 take Gotfredson Rd South) Memorial tributes can be made to the Salvation Army. tion, call Frances Rudd at 455-7526 between 1-4 p.m. weekdays. with us this OAKWOOD CLASSES/SCREENINGS Worship Services (313) 453-3333 . ' 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Henrietta G. Burch, 84, farmer Blood pressure checks, breast feeding support groups, childbirth preparation classes and Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. 280 South Main Street Jfefc Henrietta G. Burch, a Canton resident, died Oct. 3, 1996. infant CPR. For more information, call 454-8001. w e e k ! Plymouth, MI 48170 JH She is survived by her sister, Mildred Foege of Canton; and nieces, Catherine Foege LU NCH TIM E EXERCISE Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Edwin A. Schrader Michael Y. Howell of Canton and Mary (Richard) Perlongo of Plymouth and one other niece. Lunch hour open skate at the Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St. Fees are reduced from regular Rev. Wm. Branham - Associate Pastor Services were held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Canton with Fr. George open skate fees. Mondays: 12:30-1:50 p.m.; Wednesdays: 1-2 p.m.; Fridays: 10:50 a.m. to JL Nursery Provided Charnley officiating. Arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in 12:20 p.m. $2 for City resident or full time worker in the City (please bring pay stub). $2.50 O ' (313) 459-9550 Plymouth. non resident. Fifty cents skate rental. For more information, call 455-6623. .» i ; ^ V o M ^ C RtEB; October 16,1996 « * • «

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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS Republican JOHN M. BURDZIAK 92 OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN These races will be decided, in Republican PHILIP J. LaJOY 93 TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1, 2005 part at least, by voters in The Republican MELISSA MCLAUGHLIN 94 VOTE FOR not more than TWO Plymouth-Canton Community. Republican ROBERT J. SHEFFERLY 95 Save this as you study the races Republican DEANE BAKER — The Crier endorsements will Republican MICHAEL D. BISHOP Pl y m o u t h t o w n s h i p TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR appear Oct. 30th Democratic OLIVIA P. MAYNARD •------.... - —— VOTE FOR not more than ONE — — ■ Democratic S.'MARTIN TAYLOR

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ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Republican MARILYN MASSENGILL 173 VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY VOTE FOR not more than ONE TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1, 2005 TOWNSHIP TREASURER Republican VOTE FOR not more than TWO VOTE FOR not more than ONE Republican COLLEEN PERO Republican RON EDWARDS 174 Democratic Republican DAVEPORTEOUS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES Libertarian Democratic JOEL 9. FERGUSON VOTE FOR not more than FOUR Democratic ROBERT E. WEISS Republican KAY A. ARNOLD 175 Workers World MONICh GAIL MOOREHEAD Libertarian BRIAN A. KLUESNER CHARLES J. CURMI 176 GLORIA LaRIVA Republican Libertarian MICHAEL H. MILLER Republican RON GRIFFITH 177 Socialist Equality JEROME WHITE Workers World ERNESTO TODD MIRELES FRED MAZELIS Republican K.C. MUELLER 178 Natural Law BECKY L. MINN1CK Reform MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Natural Law OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY VINTON D. TOMPKINS TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1, 2005 NON-PARTISAN BALLOT VOTE FOR not more than TWO CONGRESSIONAL JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT REGULAR TERMS Republican VERNICE DAVIS ANTHONY 3rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT UNITED STATES SENATOR TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1, 2005 PARTIAL TERMS VOTE FOR not more than ONE Republican PAUL FECKO VOTE FOR not more than TWO INCUMBENT POSITIONS TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1, 1999 Republican RONNA ROMNEY Democratic MURRAY E. JACKSON ____ JESSICA R. COOPER VOTE FOR not more, than TWO ANNETTA MILLER HILDA GAGE Democratic CARL LEVIN Democratic KIRSTEN FRANK KELLY JERRY J. KAUFMAN JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT THOMAS W. JONES Libertarian KENNETH L. PROCTOR Libertarian MARILYN KELLY SEAN F. COX Libertarian STACY VAN OAST JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT Workers World WILLIAM ROUNDTREE WILLIAM B. MURPHY OURK L. BARTON JANE ELLEN GILLIS Socialist Equality MARTIN P. MoLAUGHLIN Workers World DAVID H. RAAFLAUB KEN HYLTON, JR. Natural Law KEY HALVERSON Natural Law JOSEPH S. MATTINGLY JAMES H. BRICKLEY (FORMERLY KEREN ANN HALVERSON) JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGES OF THE PROBATE COURT Natural Law JANE WALKER MEADE REGULAR TERMS JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS INCUMBENT POSITIONS REPRESENTATIVE 81 CONGRESS 1st DISTRICT TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1,2003 13th DISTRICT COUNTY REGULAR TERMS VOTE FOR not more than THREE VOTE FOR not more than ONE INCUMBENT POSITIONS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1, 2003 DAVID J. SZYMANSKI VOTE FOR not more than ONE Republican JOE FITZSIMMONS VOTE FOR not more than THREE JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT MARTIN THOMAS MAHER Democratic LYNN NANCY RIVERS Republican DONALD L. KNAPP HAROLD HOOD JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS Libertarian JAMES F. MONTGOMERY Democratic JOHN 0. O'HAIR ROBERT L. McCLINTON JOHN KELLY FRANCES PITTS Workers World JANE CUTTER KATHLEEN MACDONALD JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT SHERIFF Socialist Equality JIM HARTNETT MAUREEN P. REILLY VOTE FOR not more than ONE JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT ROBERT P. YOUNG, JR. 35th DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE Republican TIMOTHY JOHN OLSZEWSKI JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS REGULAR TERM INCUMBENT POSITION Democratic ROBERT A. FICANO REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LE6ISLATURE TERM ENDING JANUARY 1, 2003 JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 21st DISTRICT VOTE FOR not more than ONE VOTE FOR not more than ONE 3rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY CLERK REGULAR TERMS JOHN E. MacDONALD VOTE FOR not more than ONE INCUMBENT POSITIONS Republican DEBORAH WHYMAN JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT TERMS ENDING JANUARY 1,2003 Democratic DEBORAH JEAN NESBIT Republican SAND” ’ K. WALLACE VOTE FOR not more than TWELVE

Democratic TI jlA P. HUNTER 18th DISTRICT ROLAND L. OLZARK JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT t M * ] - ‘ /■■• VOTE FOR not more than ONE EDWARD M. THOMAS VOTE FOR not more than SIX COUNTY TREASURER JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT Republican DENNIS LeMAlTRE VOTE FOR not more than ONE ISIDORE B. TORRES JAMES GILLIG Democratic EILEEN DeHART Republican JOHN KELLY WAZNEY BRIAN ZAHRA WILLIAM T. SIMMERER JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT Democratic RAYMOND J. WOJTOWICZ SUSAN D. BORMAN GREGORY STACHURA 20th DISTRICT JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT VOTE FOR not more than ONE RAYMOND J. VAN HOECK BILL CALLAHAN REGISTER OF DEEDS 1300 E. LAFAYETTE, DETROIT KATHY YOUNG Republican GERALD H. LAW VOTE FOR not more than ONE MICHAEL JAMES CALLAHAN JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT EDWARD J. ZELMANSKI, JR. Democratic DEBORAH A. HOADLEY Republican TONY SPEARMAN-LEACH (FORMERLY ANTHONY MAURICE LEACH) DONALD COLEMAN KATHERINE A. BALDRICA JOHN H. GILLIS, JR. Democratic FOREST E. YOUNGBLOOD JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT TRUSTER, WILLIAM J. GIOVAN ycy*'*'’,/. L'hi'n fi JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000 COUNTY COMMISSIONER VOTE FOR not more than THREE PAMELA RAE HARWOOD 11th DISTRICT JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT LOCAL PROPOSAL VOTE FOR not more than ONE HUGH L. HARSHA RICHARD P. HATHAWAY JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT STEPHEN G. HARPER Republican BRUCE PATTERSON PAULA GEORGETTE HUMPHRIES STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDING 10th DISTRICT J. PHILLIP JOURDAN PROPOSITION VOTE FOR not more than ONE JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3 Shall the City of Plymouth, County of Wayne, Michigan, ARTHUR J. LOMBARD £ borrow the sum of not to exceed Twelve Million Dollars Republican THADDEUS G. MeCOTTER JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT S ($12,000,000) and issue one or more series of its o Unlimited Tax Bonds therefor for the purpose of paying BILL LUCAS o Democratic R. KARL BURNETT ill the costs of improving, repairing, constructing and paving public streets and roads in the City together with LAURA McMAHON LYNCH all attachments and appurtenances relating thereto? SHEILA GIBSON MANNING d) Y E S 4 " o> SUSAN BIEKE NEILSON (0 JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT a N O 4 " i - t .. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Page 19

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S. of 6 mile week and come in and see us! 0182 Professional References______* Free * VJULIE & TEX THOMAN: Congrats on 50 12 noon This classification is FREE to those _____ Items Wanted_____ years! Coming: April 12,1997 See you in Cars • Trucks • Bus • Tools offering objects for free to the public. It is Town.______Furniture* Collectibles not intended for commercial use. SENIORS IN THE PLYMOUTH ADULT DAY Does the Blonde in Green Levi’s really ride a CARE PROGRAM OF CHILD AND FAMILY Harley______• Full Service Auction Firm • 4 year old female Chinese Sharpei with papers to a SERVICES - Huron Services for Youth are in Marie is cool she got to do a puck drop!______loving home. Great with kids! Call before 5 p.m. need of four wheelchairs and a piano for safe Gary VanBuren Happy 50th Birthday Call him (313)455-6778. transportation and recreational therapy. If you at 453-3320 & wish him Happy half a Century have either of these items and would like to RICHARD HAS A BIRTHDAY and didn’t tell - ANN ARBOR ANTIQUES MARKET THE AFFECTIONATE FEMALE CAT NEEDS GOOD HOME donate to a good cause please contact Kristen but his mother and dad did! And now all your BRUSHER SHOW, Sunday, October 20,6 981-0897 at 313-451-1455 as soon as possible friends who read The Crier” wish you a a.m-4 p.m., 5055 Ann Arbor, Saline Rd., Exit “Happy birthday “ and many more, Richard! #175 of I-94. Over 300 dealers in quality Garage Sale ______Lessons JESS: these cracker are for the birds,-- antiques and select collectibles all under ATTENTION: WONDERING WHAT TO DO AT EVOLA’S Beauregard cover. Admission $4.00. 28th season. The WITH YOUR LEFT-OVER GARAGE SALE Pianos, organs, keyboards, music, VOTE on Nov. 5th______original!! ITEMS. Tried and True a Lutheran thrift store accessories. Sales, lessons, service. Evola Beauregard eats in Lowertown. GRINELL player piano 1902 plus 50 rolls, will gladly accept your donations. We will also Music, 215 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth ATTN. VOTERS: excellent condition. (313) 459-9286______provide you with a receipt for the full value of ______(313)455-4677______WATCH FOR Autos for Sale your items for tax purposes. For directions call PIANO STUDIOS OF LEIGH JENKINS AND CANDIDATE 728-9777. ASSOCIATES. Now accenting new students, ENDORSEMENTS Z1-foot 1978 Cruise master mini motor home- all ages. Call (313) 414-9844______IN OCT. 30TH sleeps four, AC., Awning, 50,000 original miles, ______Health ______CRIER EDITION______very clean. $5,900 OBO 313-467-4851______Lost ASK CHRISSY at Rusty about her new Could you use more energy! Many consumer resolve______CORVETTE 1977 - 57,000 original miles $7500 call of Blue Green Algae (TM) often feel increased BLACK LAB MIX DOG (male neutered) He is gentle, CINDY SNIDER finds Pigeon River Serenity 455-1360 ______energy levels and an increased sense of house-broken and great with children. 453-2047 ANGELA and SAMANTHA sorry our kid took a TRACER 1991- five speed, four door-air, cruise, health and well being. 100% organic, CAMERA LEFT ON THE CLASS OF ‘38 TABLE at the bite out of your kid harvested wild from it’s natural environment in AM/FM cassette, sun roof, clean, 58,000 miles, “all Plymouth High school party.” 464-0384______BILL BAXTER HAS A BIG YAPP sign on his Upper Klamath Lake in So. Oregon, money $5500 Call 313-459-5734______lawn back guarantee-why not give it a try? 313-455- PeitOontroi THE 1987 Cricket Truck Camper sleeps six, full bath, hot 6083 Independent Distribution water tank, very clean. $1500 OBO 313-467-4851 THOMPSON PEST CONTROL MOOSE Home Improvement Locally owned and operated. Free estimates IS (313) 459-8621 OLDER Builder B.P. Home Services your personal handyman. HOME IMPROVEMENT, roofs, decks, IN All home maintenance. Licensed and insured. Photography CANTON! basement, kitchens and more. Licensed, Paul 313-572-0859 Bob.______451-0106 ______RAWLINSON PHOTOGRAPHY Doug Mans eats Damon’s ribs. Beauregard BRATTON PAINTING & DECORATING Elegant Wedding Photography eats Mr.Pita.______Building Supplies Prompt and Professional Service. Plaster & (313) 453 - 8872 JESS wins 4-1 in debates at Harvard. SUMMER CLOSEOUT!! Must sell all remaining summer Drywall repairs. Wallpaper removal. Tom, 482- _____ WHALERS GAMES are a blast! See you inventoiy of Arch Type Steel Buildings. 16 x 30,20 x 26, 7224. there! the Greatest addition to the Plymouth- Canton Community in a long time. ______25x 40. Free shipping. Call immediately 1-800-222-6335. BRIAN’S PAINTING, INTERIOR & All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to “Happy Anniversary Len” Thank you for “8” Serious inquiries only______EXTERIOR, 15 years experience, 810/349- Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal Wonderful years! You’re not only my husband, 1558. Children’s Resale to advertise ‘any preference, limitation or discrimination your my best friend, my lover, my soulmate! I Need extra CASH? Children’s Orchard pays DECORATING SERVICES based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Love You! Rose______cash for children's clothing, toys and PAINTING - WALLPAPERING status or national origin or intention to m ake any such The women at Plymouth Orchards did it again! equipment in excellent condition. Call Molding; drywall - plaster repairs. preference, limitation or discrimination." This newspaper It was a blow - out weekend!______313/453-4811 for appointment______CALL (313)451 - 0987. will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Could it be that Maura will get her car today? If which is in violation of law. Our readers are hereby not, she’ll kick, scream & holler!______Classes______Flow-rite seamless gutters—Aluminum, informed that all dwelling advertised in this newspaper Did anyone notice how awesome the Fall STRUCTURED MARITAL COMMUNICATIONS CLASS. seamless gutters and downspouts. Also repair, are available on an equal opportunity basis. Colors are this year?______Taught by therapist with 25 years experience. Six week cleaning, and painting(313)459-6280 Services Geneva - I’ve probably put more mileage on course $35 per session per couple. Call 313-454-0426 for METRO ROOFING and blacktop Company-1 your car in the last 6 weeks than you have in information specialize in stopping leaks cheap. Commercial / JOHNS PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior/ the last 11/2 years. Thanks so much for the exterior. Free estimates. Reasonable rates. residential - and I’ll do it now, free estimates all use of your hot wheels! Maura ______For Rent work guaranteed also seal coating, patching, Plymouth references. Call John. 313-425-4529 Happy belated Anniversary Rob & Steph! stripping, crack filling, driveways and parking lots. Pager 313-275-3266______BRENT, Len was nice enough to donate a top COMPLETELY FURNISHED BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY MASTERING MEDITATION. A 3-week program covering 446-6625 20% off in October flite xl golf ball to one of your home buyers at HOME. Six months only from November to May. $700 per basic techniques of relaxation and meditation; self- month. Full basement; attached garage; two baths. No Shadowood Farms.( CPS. you’ll find it in the improvement. Free. Sri Chinmoy Centre of Ann Arbor hole dug for the basement) Pets. Call 313-453-6945.______REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, decks, additions, and drywall.AH 313-994-7114 PRIME DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH home repairs and improvements, Licensed and ROGERS PAINTING. Interior Painting, Wood Restoration/ STOREFORNT Penniman Ave - handicap insured, James Fisher, licensed builder, 313-455- Replacement, Sponge Painting. FREE ESTIMATES. 313- accessible - 750sq. ft. Call 313-453-6905 for 1108. 561-7482 information. ______r H O V f c ^ ------1 TONY’S TREE SERVICE Wanted to Bent do you « i|p li|||ii|lla n c e ? j ______For Sale______Trimming, topping, removal and stumps. 25 years BASEMENT SALE - antiques, house hold items- JUST A QUAINT PLACE TO UVE WHILE experience. Free estimates. -Older, responsible and mature Friday, Saturday Oct. 18-19 9am to 5pm 1365 COMPLETING DEGREE (313)420-0550 college student wanting to rent quaint apartment or flat in Sheridan. 11/2 blocks East of Sheldon. 1 block The GUIDE to the Plymouth/ Northville community. Willing to rent at North Ann Arbor Trail. $350-$400 per month. Please call 453-1558. Plymouth-Ce^Jp$?Northvllle j (313)453-69 Page 22 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996

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CALL: (313) 421- Len is definately a better golfer than Jack but it work schedules for eager, friendly students, home­ 3361 PART-TIME SHOPPERS NEEDED for local was close for the 1st 9 holes______makers and those looking for a second job. Apply at 2020 stores $10.25 per hour. Free products no experience Dress up in costume Sat. night & come to the N Wayne Rd. at Ford or 26111 Novi Rd.South of 96 Cali 313-927-0863 Side Street Pub, • Prizes« Specials« Fun. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PART-TIME/ FULL-TIME $10.75 per hour thanks for the Golf Brent, I owe you & Cindy MAYFLOWER HOTEL marketing services company has opportunity for an answering phones local area, flexible hours. individual to provide administrative and secretarial No experience. Call 313-458-6289 dinner.______Own a piece of Plymouth History. 15 buildings MARY CHILDS - isn’t it too bad that we don’t support. Candidates must posses: to choose from including the Penn Theater, • Strong grammer/ communication skills PART-TIME/ FULL-TIME SHOPPERS tell people when they are with us how much Mayflower Hotel, Wilcox House, & Post Office. NEEDED for local stores %10.25 per hour. we love and admire them? One of your friends • Problem solving ability Stop in today or call for a complete list. • Wordprocessing - 60-70 wpm Free products no experience. Call 313-927- Jack Murdock, left his home in Lake Point at 0863 GAB Rl ALA’S, • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 3am to walk to your services in the Methodist 322 S. Main St., Plymouth, Church on Saturday last ( P.S. He did get a • Ability to handle fast - paced enviroment POSTAL JOBS (313) 455-8884. ride home with Carl Purcell.) None of us would • Good discretion/ judgement Starts $12.08 /hr for exam and application guess that we had friends who would walk that • Professional appearance/ demeanor info. Call 219-769-8301 ext. Ml 548, 9am - far and to whom we were that important. You • Previous senior secretarial experience 9pm, Sun.-Fri. Position includes excellent benefits, including 401 (K) really are a special lady! RECEPTIONIST / PHONE OPERATOR- THERE’S SOMETHING about Methodist and tuition reimbursement. Adistra is a non-smoking Plymouth. 15 to 20 hours per week - set Hymns! “ How great thou art,” and they really environment. Fax resumes, including salary history to hours. Flexibility a plus. Good handwriting, are!______(313)416-2683 or mail to spelling and vocabulary a plus. 313-459-5999. Dear Martha: you will be upset to hear of mary ADISTRA CORPORATION Child’s passing, Are’nt we lucky to have ATTN. AdmAst HOME HEALTH known her? I Love You! Geneva______101 Union AIDES Rose & Jack disappeared into the woods & ______Plymouth, Ml 48170 EOE______Chelsea Community Hospitals Home Health now they won’t have to buy any golf balls for ASSEMBLERS: Excellent income to assemble Department has immediate openings for awhile. ______products at home. Info 1 -504-646-1700 DEPT. Ml - flexible part time Home Health Aides and I wonder how the area’s residents & visitors 2318______assistants to provide personal care to our mouths & stomach’s feel after the Chili Fest AVON - Representatives needed! No door-to-door patients. this past week-end______required, $100-1500+1 month, Ind/SLS/Rep 1-800- Rich & Beth- miss you guys - we keep hoping 423-7112______Bar and waitstaff-all shifts available- contact Darryl or If you enjoy working with patients, families, you’ll surprise us & come visit soon!______nurses, and therapists, this is the position for Nicole - is it time for another new song?_____ Steve in person at the Lower Town Grill, 195 W. ' Liberty Street, Plymouth, Ml 48170 Monday thru. you. Competitive health/dental/optical benefits Jimmy - oooh! One last kiss until I see,you and salary range offered. Friday 9am to 4pm.______again! Boo Boo.______CHELSEA COMMUNITY A Great Event CARING WOMEN WANTED TO BABY-SIT in my HOSPITAL Oct. 19th, 1996 Plymouth home one morning per week. Please call Janet M. Armstrong 313-451-5657______ChelseaCare Home Health is having a Birthday Childcare providers fuli/part time infants, toddlers, 775 S. Main St. What A Great Kid! Happy B-Day ADVERTISING pre-schoolers. Plymouth area 455-5490______Chelsea, Ml 48118 ______Love DAD______COLLEGE STUDENTS: 313-973-6877 She gets it from dad!______WE HAVE HOURS THAT WORK FOT YOU! _____ Equal Opportunity Employer______Hey Brian I thought that I would say hello to SALES you because you looked so down! HI!!!!_____ Aide positions $6.57/hr. Several positions and Advertising sales various hours available. Apply at the Early Childhood Office, 501 West Main Street. Call 810-344-8465 for for hometown ______more information,______DRIVER DSS SATELLITE SALES PERSON needed ASAP newspaper. earn great commissions/ bonuses Call Advanced Satellite at 416-5550______Highly motivated, ENTRY LEVEL OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED NEEDED! A.S.A.P. Phone, data entry skills, Etc.. Cad A.S.C. at self-starter. 313-416-5550 for an interview.______MUST BE: J HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED-Consultant needed, • Reliable j Experience work 20-30 hrs./wk., income $20,000. Training • Available on I allowance, commissions, plus bonus. Homemakers, t preferred, will train teachers, and community volunteers do well in our work. Call C. Knapp (313) 464-0931, EOE. Wednesday mornings the right person. Homeworkers Wanted • At least 18 years old $240 - $480 Weekly! Clipping Coupons or • Able to lift approx. 20 Processing Grocery Premiums. Easy! Checks Mailed Weekly. Application send long self addressed lb s. I Attractive envelope: National Coupon Network 668 Main St., Suite 235 Ext# NC487Wilmington, Ma 01887 MUST have own commission and KARL’S COUNTRY CABIN on Gotfredson Rd., North transportation of M-14 needs waitstaff Part-time lunch or dinner and coniCOMMITTED# COMMUN1TY#COMMUNH bonus package. dishwasher part-time lunch or dinner. 455-8450 Call the Crier (313)453-6860^ LINE COOKS: FOR NEWLY OPENING Circulation Department RESTAURANT IN LOWERTOWN, PLYMOUTH All Send Resume To: shifts available - contact Kevin in person at the iT h e — — ■ ' Lowertown Grill, 195 W. Liberty Street, Plymouth, Ml Community Crier ATTN: Ad Dept. 48170 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. ♦ ♦ Lumber yard looking for load builder / yard help, good 821 Penniman pay - full benefits. Stop in and fill out an application. (313) 453-6900 N.A.MANS Do It Center 41900 Ford Road Canton, Ml Call the Crier Classifieds! Plymouth Mi, 48170 48187 (313) 453-6900 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Page 2

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S p o r t s Sports Suspensions cost Chiefs title shorts BY JANET ARMSTRONG “They did a good job. They played really hard.” For the first time since 1985, the Canton girls basketball team It just wasn’t enough to defeat the tough Northville team, said will probably not win the Western Division Championship and it Blohm. had nothing to do with their basketball skills, according to Canton Canton Parks and'Recreation “They’re a real solid basketball team,” he said. coach Bob Blohm. Services is sponsoring the following Blohm said that Nkechi Okwumabua, who had 14 points, and Prior to Canton’s game against Northville, Blohm suspended activities: Kristin Lukasik, with eight, led the Chiefs. six of Canton’s players, four of whom were starters, said Blohm. “Okwumabua and Lukasik did a good job defensively for us,” S e e th e World Gymnastics “They violated team rules,” was all Blohm said of the suspen­ said Blohm. Champions Tour, including the U.S. sions. Olympic gold medalists at the Palace Although the squad lost by more than 20 points to the The Chiefs return to a full squad to take on Farmington of Auburn Hills Sunday. The bus Mustangs, 55-34, Blohm said he was proud of the way the rest of Harrison tomorrow at Canton. As for the rest of it, Blohm said leaves the Summit parking lot at 1 his squad stepped up. it’s over. p.m. Registration ends Friday at “We played with three players normally on the varsity, the rest “That’s ancient history; we’re just concentrating on the games noon. were kids that were playing their first varsity game,” said Blohm. ahead of us,” he said. Canton will be holding its first ever “Halloween Fest” for children Local Special of all ages Oct. 26 at Heritage Park. The activities will run from noon - 4 Big catch p.m. There will also be a free story­ Olympics telling in the evening from 7-10 p.m. For information call 397-5110. The Parks and Recreation division help needed announced their punt, pass & kick This is your chance to be an Olympian champions for 1996: Eight and Nine- in the minds of this community’s mentally vear-old boys division - Cameron challenged residents. Strabbing, girls division - Rachel The Plymouth-Canton Special Thomas; 10 and 11-year-old boys Olympics needs help getting their pro­ division - David Thomas, girls divi­ gram on the right track, according to sion - Mandy Bradley; 12 and 13- Jackie Foust, the publicity chair. year-old boys division - Cory “We would like to put out a plea to the community for a volunteer who is a water Caincross, girls division - Angela safety instructor to help with our swim Neu; 14 and 15-year-old boys divi­ program,” she said. sion - Jeremiah Smith. According to Foust, it is the same event that saw problems last year. “Last year we had a coach and no The City of Plymouth and pool,” she said. “Now we have a pool for Canton Parks & Recreation our special Olympians and no coach.” Departments will be holding regis­ Foust said that they only need a life­ tration for its co-ed volleyball league guard — that the parents would coach if starting Oct. 28, and new teams may needed. Last year the Plymouth-Canton register starting Nov. 6. The entry fee Swim Team had to forfeit going to the is $175, plus a $15 non-resident fee. state Special Olympics because they did For more information, call 455-6620. not have a pool and were unable to prac­ tice. The Detroit Whalers announced “We can’t let that happen again, not in th a t individual game tickets are Melissa McCoy of Plymouth landed this 35 lb. wahoo while fishing in a community so rich with people willing now on sale for the 1996-97 season. Islamorada, FL — part of the Florida Keys. It took her 45 minutes to get it to help others,” said Foust. “We just need Tickets may be purchased at the new aboard the Shelia Ann with the help of Capt. Jack Falcucci. His boat is docked to find those special people and let them Compuware Sports Arena located at at the Whale Harbor Marina. know they are needed.” The Plymouth-Canton Special 14900 Beck Rd. or by calling 453- Olympics Team is made up of members of 8400. The Plymouth-Canton Community, who Steelers trounce Dearborn range in age from second grade to adult. The City of Plymouth Parks and The Plymouth-Canton Steeler football they were there to win. The Special Olympics sport season is Recreation Department will be hold­ team saw a day that went from bad, to Chris Trott returned a Dearborn punt just about to start, so those wishing to vol­ ing registration for its men’s basket­ better to best when they took on the 52 yards for the first Steeler score. Nate unteer their time should call Pam Rogers ball league starting Nov. 4 for return­ Dearborn Redskins. Halbert then scored from seven yards out at 397-9458. ing teams and Nov. 13 for new The freshman squad was outscored by with Charlie Haeger adding the point teams. For information, call 455- the Redskins, 19-6, the only bright spot after. Trott scored again on a 5-yard pass COMPLETE DETROIT 6620. coming from a Brandon Mancini score. from Chris Hardy, Marshall Tucker • The junior varsity squad held the added the extra point. Paul Aschmetat WHALERS COVERAGE. Northville Parks and Recreation is Redskins to a 6-6 tie with a strong defen­ was the next Steeler to score in the rout, offering a Sunday men’s basketball sive showing led by Dan Taylor and returning an interception 25 yards for a league. The entry fee is $330 per Chris Gentry. David Hull scored the lone score. FOUND ONLY IN team, there is a $15 non-resident fee. Steeler touchdown. Kevin Entsminger ran the ball in from The season is scheduled to begin The Varsity Steeler team outscored the two yard line and Jerry Gaines scored THE C R IE R . Nov. 24. For more information, call their Redskin opponents, 42-0, leaving no on a 45-yard punt return and a 9-yard 349-0203. question in the minds of the crowd that sweep to finish the game. CALL (313) 4 5 3 6 9 0 0 TO SUBSCRIBE

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W halers bloodied, bested On deck D etroit drops gam es to London, K itchner in rough-and-tum ble w eekend BY BRIAN CORBETT CROSS Ever wonder what a divisional rivalry SA LEM BO YS was like in the OHL? An answer to that CO UN TRY ! question came in the first period of the At conference m eet Friday, i Detroit W halers5 5-3 loss to London Saturday night at Compuware Sports Arena • V J in Plymouth Township. SALEM BASKETBALL' That’s when the Whalers’ team doctor was summoned to the locker room to treat At Stevenson Thursday at ) the Knights’ Rico Fata, who had ventured p.m. A t Franklin Tuesday into the comer near the Detroit goal and 7 j left with considerably less teeth following a a t 7 p j n . § J collision with Sergei Fedotov. « j That sparked a tangle between Randy Fitzgerald and London’s Sean Murphy, the SALEM GIRLS ‘ j first of six fights in the first meeting of the CROSS COUNTRY j season between the West Division foes. Fata returned to the game and scored the Conference m eet Friday. 3 j game-winner 4:30 into the last period, just 38 seconds after teammate Adam Colagiacomo had tied the game, 3-3. Those SALEM FOOTBALL I I were two of four unanswered goals by At hom e versus W alled j London, who ended a three-game losing streak and improved to 3-4. Lake Central Friday at 7:30 Mark Cadotte scored two goals and 1 goalie Robert Esche stopped 31 shots for p.m. the Whalers, who fell below .500 (4-5) for * the third time this season. Not to worry, said Whalers Head Coach SALEM GIRLS . and General Manager Peter DeBoer. SWIMMING “Overall, I’m pretty happy. We’re 4-5 after At M ISCA M eet Saturday. nine games, and six of nine games have been on the road in some pretty tough Detroit’s Mike Morrone mixes it up with the Knights’ defenseman Justin McPolin At hom e versus Dearborn buildings: Erie, Sarnia, Kitchner. You during the Whalers’ game Saturday at Compuware Arena in Plymouth Township. Tuesday at 7 p.m. know, all the supposed top teams in the The Whalers lost, 5-3. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) league,” he said. “So if you would’ve told • me before the season started we’d have this the game began to unravel. London’s Mike our first division game here; our first game record, we would’ve been pretty happy De Petrillo got the best of Troy Smith in a against London this year. I think after a SALEM SOCCER about it. It’s a little disappointing because spirited brawl. Not to be outdone, just three game like that, you know the meaning of Playoff finals today. we had a chance to win two or three and seconds later Mike Morrone and Knights’ the word ‘rivalry.’ Us and London go at it we’ve lost. We could have had a lot better defenseman Justin McPolin threw down all year. Emotions ran high. We went into record then we do. But you got to look at it their gloves and took off their helmets to the third with a 3-2 lead, which is all you CANTON SOCCER with a positive slant.” fight; they were ejected from the game. can ask for, and couldn’t hold on. So we’ll That’s because he’s coaching a rookie- Both teams did manage to score amidst have to go back to the drawing board,” he At playoff finals today. laden team that faces challenges game after the 10 penalties called by Referee Brad said. game from teams trying to end the Whalers Beer in the remainder of the second period. F r id a y , K it c h n e r , O n t a r io — three-year strangle hold on the West Randy Fitzgerald recorded his third goal in Playing against one of the most storied CANTON BOYS Division title. And that was definitely the two games to put the Whalers back in the franchises in the OHL, Detroit lost to the CROSS COUNTRY case Saturday. lead, and Cadotte scored an unassisted, Rangers, 6-3. Center Boyd Devereaux, who Cadotte scored his third goal of the sea­ shorthanded tally when teammate Eric had just returned from a stint with the At conference meet Friday. son just over a minute into the game on Gooldy was serving a holding penalty. Edmonton Oilers, scored two goals and • assists from Steve Dumonski and Chad But any momentum the Whalers hoped assisted on two more for Kitchner. “He was Cavanagh. After London tied it at 1-1 on a to carry into the second intermission was all over the ice,” sad DeBoer. CANTON power play goal early in the second period, squelched by Richard Pitirri’s goal with Andrew Taylor had two goals for the BASKETBALL 2:32 left in the peri­ Whalers; Fitzgerald had the other tally. od. While the num­ N o t e b o o k At home versus Harrison ber of fights Whalers’ right wing Joshua Carter, a Thursday at 7 p.m. increased in the Plymouth resident, and left wing John Paul final period, Luciuk have been consistently scratched Detroit’s goal total from the game line up. “Right now it’s just CANTON FOOTBALL didn’t. In addition to a numbers thing with them. We’ve got a lot jg the goals by of guys capable of playing in this league,” At Walled Lake Western Colagiacomo and said DeBoer. “We’ve got a pretty solid Friday at 7:30 p.m. F ata, Tom line-up now, and it’s tough to make Kostopoulos scored changes when you’re having success. So an empty net goal to those guys are just going to wait for their CANTON GIRLS guarantee the chance.” London victory. If you’re still waiting for proof of the SWIMMING A loss for the OHL’s talent level before going to a game, At Walled Lake Thursday record books, but consider this: NHL scouts from Ottawa, not for the organiza­ Phoenix, Anaheim, Washington, Toronto, at 7 p.m. tion. “I think from a Vancouver, San Jose, Florida and Los fan’s point of view, Angeles have been at the Whalers’ three I thought it was a home games. CANTON GIRLS pretty entertaining D etroit has two home games this week­ CROSS COUNTRY Although Whaler goalie Robert Esche stopped 31 London game,” said end: Oshawa at 7:30 p.m . Saturday night shots, it wasn’t enough for Detroit, who dropped to 4-5 on the DeBoer. “This was and Sarnia Sunday at 6 p.m . At conference meet Friday. season. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Page 26 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996

o p i n i o n s Plymouth parking problem! What parking problem?

If you work in downtown get a ticket when we drop in for cup Plymouth, you probably received a \ of tea at the Coffee Bean, or watch letter last week addressed: Dear (Fill the Red Wings game at the Side in vour name:) Truth is Tou Second Thoughts J, Street. This is not to say we plan on The letter was sent to address By Brian Corbet: By Janet Armstrong parking illegally. After two hours, Plymouth’s “parking problem.” tickets should be issued. This invasion of your privacy and One thing is certain: A policy like Well, kiss our rear bumpers. poor equipment usually ends up being violation of basic American rights this does nothing to encourage more Our anger and irritation demanded 50 cents. (Just where does that money then went on to say a joint effort residents to move downtown. a reply. go anyway? Certainly not on upkeep between City Police and landlords But if the landlords really believe So, here it is. for that deteriorating concrete mass). “towards correcting the continuous they’re going to lose customers Dear Landlords: In Northvilie, the city parking problem in downtown because of a perceived lack of We would be glad to help you with structures are free. They Plymouth” was about to begin. parking, we’ll be glad to a parking problem in downtown don’t have a parking You see, the tenants and help. Plymouth — if there was one! p roblem . employees of downtown — here’s a We’ll park in In all our years living, visiting and But some cities, shocker — park in the street! “This the structure working in downtown, we’ve never such as Ann Arbor habit is bad business for us all,” the every day. Of had a problem finding a place to park, and Royal Oak, notice said. “We need to mhke course, since except during festivals, which should aren’t as lucky as we parking for customers as convenient business is sure to be expected. are. They have as possible.” improve so much, If there is a problem with serious parking This is going to be the landlords and downtown employees such as shortages. Yet, in encouraged/enforced by police business owners can ourselves, it’s laziness. The Central all our trips to the through parking tickets and by the afford to pay our Parking Structure is always half many different landlord through enforcement of year-‘round parking empty, no matter where we, as restaurants and lease provisions, according to the structure passes until employees and American citizens, th e a t e r s i n o tice. that idiotic entrance fee choose to park. Perhaps it would be those cities We are then asked to, in essence, is done away with. used more often if the City and we have never write our own parking tickets by Anything we can do to Plymouth Downtown Development — n e v e r — providing the color and description of prevent another asphalt Authority stopped its ridiculous 25 turned around and our automobiles, and our license plate tundra, a.k.a an empty cent entrance fee, which because of went home because we num bers. parking lot, from being couldn’t find a parking spot within 10 built in such a beautiful feet of our destination, or within the dow ntow n. first 10 minutes of our arrival. Sincerely yours, Lowertown or Old Village? Which reminds us: We’re Brian and Janet customers of downtown Plymouth, The votes are being tallied. The readers will decide. What should the EDITOR’S NOTE: This column too. Armed with a description of cars quaint part of town on the northeast border of Plymouth be called: Old was written jointly by Crier editorial and license plate numbers, how will Village or Lowertown? Send in the ballot below along with an staffers Janet Armstrong and Brian police know when we aren’t working explanation of what led to the decision. The ballots will be counted and C orbett. and we are shopping? We’d better not The Crier editorial staff will use the arguments to decide what the official newspaper title will be for this historic section of Plymouth. Obviously, this is not scientific and will not be used by the Plymouth Politicians missed chance to discuss City Commission to change the name. See what your neighbors are saying about the Old Village- top issues at local candidate night Lowertown debate soon in The Crier’s Community Opinion pages. EDITOR: Deborah Whyman and Gerald Law Many opinions have already come in. What do you think? I would like to thank the didn’t find the time to answer our THE COMMUNITY CRIER Plymouth-Canton League of Women q uestions. Voters for the excellent candidates Fortunately, their opponents, night they put on Oct. 1 at the Canton Deborah Nesbit and Deborah Hoadley Community Editorials Little Theater at Canton High School. did attend and did show these 65 Your hard work is greatly appreciated. citizens that they do care about The I was further impressed that more Plymouth-Canton Community. There than 65 Plymouth-Canton citizens were numerous insightful questions took time out of their busy schedules from the audience and fine answers W e lc o m e t o and attended the forum. from the panelists. Unfortunately, two out of the three In fact, I only have two questions state representatives didn’t feel these left for the non-attending panelists, PfUjiaJifauMff, j ^UillcUi£> 65 citizens were worthy of having Whyman and Law: their questions answered. 1. “Where were Whyman and CIRCLE YOUR CHOICE The only current state L aw ” ; and representative that did appear and 2. “What could possibly have been NAME______PHONE NUMBER______answer the questions was Eileen more important than the citizens of D eH art. Plymouth-Canton?” ATTACH SHEET WITH EXPLANATION OF HOW YOU DECIDED Unfortunately, State Reps. MARK T. SLAVENS THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 16,1996 Page 27

Differences set aside at political watering holes T h e You know it’s election season when you could fire a cannon in Community the back room of The Box Bar and Grill and wipe out 50 politicos l«v we. — a complete mix of Republicans and Democrats. Crier THE Last Thursday night, the Plymouth DDA meeting was hiding With malice NEWSPAPER in the back room. (See future comments about who buys dinner, WITH ITS beers, how the public can find these PUBLIC MEETINGS, and toward none HEART IN THE how NO AGENDAS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC... PLYMOUTH- next meeting for the Plymouth DDA is not in the DDA — it’s up CANTON in Lowertown under the Drooling Moose). Misty Duck). At any rate, even Republican Ron Edwards, COMMUNITY And, like “Alice’s Restaurant,” this IS a song about Alice. Plymouth Township’s treasurer apparent, sat with the Deborah In the front-back-room sat one table of Deborah Nesbit for State Rep. crew. 821 Pennim anAve. supporters, led by: Deborah; her husband, James; and her Across the aisle at The Box was the overflow from the Plym outh, MI 48170-1624 political guru, Bill Joyner. They were happily stuffing fliers in Republican Joe Fitzsimmons for Congress outing. They were (313) 453-6900 her campaign as a Democrat to unseat Canton’s State Rep. Deb cautiously eyeing the Democrats across the way until Steve Whyman. All this was occurring in Plymouth...not in the district Ragan cross-introduced folks. Deborah wants to win in Canton. (Hey, if the DDA can meet Then the DDA opened its closed doors and mingled — and the PUBUSHER: elsewhere and the Plymouth Chamber holds its annual meeting in party lines really became blurred. W. Edward Wendover Livonia...why not? Tell that to The Rusty Nail, First Place or The It’s election time...roll out the barrels. EDITOR: Rob Kirkbride PCEP students view contract protest differently REPORTERS: Brian Corbett Student w alkout w as not productive Students show ed great solidarity Janet Armstrong PHOTO E D I T O R : EDITOR: EDITOR: Richard Alwood I am writing in response to the article: “Students picket to After reading your article on die student walkout I was CRIER M ARKETING DIRECTOR: protest contract talks” that was printed in the Oct. 2 edition filled with a deep feeling of accomplishment and Lisa A. McVeigh of The Community Crier. contentment. For approximately one month the Plymouth- ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: I was present at the walkout, but not as a student Canton Educational Park students have suffered many Jack Armstrong protesting. I was there covering the story for my own school travesties because of the lack of teacher negotiations and ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: newspaper. the settlement of a contract. Michelle Tregembo Wilson I don’t feel this walkout was very productive. The I have fought to give the students a respectable voice CIRCULATION DIRECTO R: majority of the students that were present were there to miss and on that Friday I felt as if I had finally succeeded. This Maura Cady class. They weren’t there to be informed as the walkout article showed many positive points the walkout BUSINESS MANAGER: Lisa A. Lepping organizers claimed. addressed, but none was more eloquently described as the BUSIN ESS ASSISTAN T. If those students wanted to be informed, they could have lesson the walkout taught. The lesson of teamwork was Coleen West read any local paper or attended a school board meeting. I’ve beautifully showcased. It opened the eyes of this RECEPTIONIST: been to all of them since school started and haven’t seen community. Geneva Guenther more than 10 students present at any of them. This leads me A collaborative effort of a few strong-minded to believe that the students don’t, in fact, want to be individuals led to the idea and creation of this walkout. informed and that they don’t care. This idea had a strong foundation in knowledge, viewed, PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY Also during the protest, there were cries about money and unbiasedly, from various sources acquired during the past by The Plymouth-Canton Community Crier, Inc. the quality of our education. According to Katie Buckley, month. For the first time in my four years at the high CARRIER DELIVERED “This shouldn’t be all about money. It should be about us — school I saw a group of 700-800 students who united in $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly U.S. MAIL DELIVERED: about what we need.” Well, what about what the teachers the common goal of showing what being a PCEP student $40 yearly in U.S.A. need? is all about and what up-and-coming freshmen may be Member They have families too, and last time I checked, money missing out of in the years to come. Av*“A Printed on was needed to meet the necessities of living. This needs to be Not only was this walkout responsibly conducted and ( V Y l Recycled about money, because teachers need to make a living as full of the forgotten dignity and respect anthem, it also WOJL/ ) Paper much as anyone else. held a lesson the students are unlikely to forget and which If students are concerned how their college we can teach our superiors. The walkout was cooperative recommendations and student groups will be affected by the learning. The walkout was unity and solidarity. The comma • teachers contract problem, maybe, as I said earlier, they walkout was diversity at its most genuine. Most COlylMrrnEDfCOMIUMTVfCOMUUMCADOMC should attend a board meeting and tell the board their importantly the walkout was a lesson of dignity and feelings, since, after all, they have more of the final say in respect. 345 Fleet S t this than anyone else. The students want to be angry at their These lessons were taught in one hour by a group of Plym outh, MI 48170-1656 teachers for not writing recommendations, but how can you optimistic youth guided by an inner voice that told them (313) 453-6860 blame them? If you didn’t have a contract and were being to get up and do something. We accomplished our goal, offered a pay freeze, would you do work you didn’t have to why can’t the teachers accomplish their goal? I was told, by a wise and powerful teacher that in order PRESIDENT? do? W. Edward Wendover In closing, I guess I’d just like to say that it will be to hold a successful protest, you must have a goal and be interesting to see how many of the students that were at the 99.9 percent positive that you can accomplish it. I had MARKETING DIRECTOR: walkout will be present at the open forum that was held at faith in my fellow peers and we pulled through. This is a Gerry Vendittelli the request of the walkout organizers. lesson that we will walk away with and that will give a ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTO R Since it was held after school hours and no class had to be deeper meaning to “Knowledge is Power!” Brandy Sereno missed to attend it, I’m sure the attendance level dropped Thank you, Crier, for fairly representing this powerful GRAPHIC ARTIST quite dramatically. voice and most surprising display of humanity at its best. John Drauss ERICA D’ANGELO KATIE BUCKLEY PCEP STUDENT PCEP STUDENT Page 28 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October16, 4996 - ■**•

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