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Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CFnERTDg^Wber 4,19 9 r Candle lighting ceremony planned City closes York St. crossing Service set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday BY BRYON MARTIN removed within a week, and construction The Holbrook Avenue railroad crossing of the permanent barrier at York Street will The Schrader-Howell Funeral Home journey through grief.” Refreshments will be reopened, and the York Street begin sometime after winter, Plymouth in Plymouth is holding a memorial can­ will be served. crossing permanently closed following a Mayor Ronald Loiselle said!' If you have any questions about the dle lighting ceremony Tuesday at 7:30 vote by the Plymouth City Commission at The vote came afterlhe commission p.m. The candles will be used to service, call Schrader-Howell at 453- its Dec. 2 meeting. heard over an hour of comments from remember loved ones and will be “a 3333 Both temporary barricades will be more than 40 City residents present at the meeting. “We wanted to give everyone a chance to speak,” Loiselle said. “And it’s a good thing we did, because opinions were nearly* split down the middle.” There was often unity, however, within the separate camps that supported and opposed the proposed street closings. A perceived reduction in the amounl and speed of traffic was praised by those who favored closing the streets, most ol whom live on Holbrook or York. Many businesses owners from the York-Holbrook area opposed the closings, citing the barriers as an impediment tc business. Among them was Tim Rice, presidenl of Rokay Floral, 913 York St. Rice spoke at length, and also described concerns ovei safety. Rokay Floral receives several deliveries each week from 60-foot tractor-trailers and according to Rice, the proposed barricade would interfere with the trucks’ route and would force them to back up to his shop from Pearl Street. “That’s a long way to back up,” Rice said, explaining that while delivery crews are cautious, “that’s the way accidents hap­ pen.” The commission revised its original motion to make the closing of York Street contingent on the construction of a turnaround on land adjacent to the tracks. According to Loiselle, CSX has offered to donate land for the turnaround. The State of Michigan, which Loiselle says supports the closing of railroad cross­ ings, will also partially subsidize the con­ struction of the York Street barrier. The motions were first made to the commission after the Michigan Department of Transportation ordered the City of Plymouth to either close the York Street crossing, or to install flasher signals with gates. Loiselle said the actual completion of the barrier is still far in the offing, com­ menting “We’re dealing with bureaucra­ cies larger than city government — the State, and a big railroad corporation.” Until construction is complete the York Street crossing will remain open.

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The show must go on A g e n d a PCAC remains cultural center, despite changes over the years BY ROB KIRKBRIDE Workers stripped the walls of old T m s W e e k plaster, shaped a new face on the Plymouth Community Arts Council • Canton is holding its annu­ building with lumber, bricks and mortar al Tree Lighting and crafted every room necessary to pro­ Ceremony at 7 p.m. vide the services expected in the “art tonight at Canton friendly” Plymouth-Canton Community. Township Hall. The extensive remodeling job on the iPlymouth Community Arts Council building on Sheldon Road is just a few W e e k e n d • months away from completion. According to PCAC Executive • The Plymouth and Canton : Director Randy Lee, the incredible meta­ Goodfellows annual morphosis of the 27-year-old art group paper sale will take place has taken place because of the communi­ Saturday ty’s love of the arts. • Peggy Heiney, retired ele­ “The Children’s Theatre program is in its fifth year of production,” said Lee. mentary school teacher “We started out with 20 kids. This year, from Bird School, has 160 auditioned for the winter play.” The demand for arts in the community is so great, 160 kids auditioned for the PCAC volunteered to conduct The demand was so great, two casts Children’s Theatre Christmas production. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) story times for kinder­ will perform a trip of Christmas classics: With the new space comes new pro­ under the director of Jennifer Tobin, is garten to third grade stu­ “The Shoemaker and the Elves,” “Little grams. “With the remodeled building, we set to perform Friday-Sunday. dents. The program will Women” and “Les Miserables.” The art now have limitless possibilities,” Lee Another holiday event is being be held Saturday at the class offerings swelled from six initially said. “Everything we’ve offered has had a planned by Art Education Director Beth to 33 offered in the winter session. very positive response from the public.” Urbaniak. Children can sign up for Plymouth District Library As always, the community put its Dust and dirt has filled the office for Christmas art workshops that will follow at 10 a. m. The session is money where its heart is — into rebuild- more than a year, but for the PCAC, the the fall series of classes. 45 minutes long. ing the former Jehovah’s Witness show must go on. Lee said the finishing touches will be • The Plymouth Community Kingdom Hall into the center for commu­ “It is difficult to carry on the services put on the PCAC building this spring Chorus Christmas con­ nity arts. and daily business of the council during with landscaping and signs. More than $230,000 was collected the confusion of construction,” said Financial help is still needed. certs will be held through small fund-raisers, large corpo­ PCAC President Jo Hulce, “but everyone According to Lee, nearly $10,000 must Thursday through rate donations and state grants. The first — staff, teachers and volunteers — is be raised by the end of December to Sunday at the First phase of construction gutted the inside of managing in good spirits, anticipating the match the state grant. United Methodist Church. the structure. The second phase is focus­ completion and opportunities the future That should be an easy goal for a Call 455-4080 for ticket ing on the outside. holds for the community.” community built on giving, “...our thanks information. The expanded space will include a One of the first shows the PCAC will go to the community at large, corporate, new entrance, an art rental gallery — present to the community will be a series business, organizations and individuals • The Plymouth Community once located above the Dunning-Hough of art exhibitions featuring Michigan who have and are continuing to support Chamber of Commerce is Library — a theater workshop, storage artists. The idea is to showcase the talent the capital campaign,” said Hulce. “Only holding their annual areas and offices. of top artists from around the state and with your help is this project possible. As Christmas Sing-A-Long The building is now equipped to serve introduce the community to some local Shakespeare said, ‘The people are the Sunday at 6 p.m. all the arts — visual, theatrical and musi­ interesting and innovative artwork. city.’ We can all be very proud of the cul­ cal. The Children’s Theatre program, tural opportunities we provide.” N e x t W e e k County, Northville Township closer to • The Canton Board of Trustees meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Canton final settlement on 926 vacant acres Administration Building. BY ROB KIRKBRIDE for the last 60 years,” she said. The meeting is open. Although the press release issued by Wayne County concerning Only a few issues need to be hammered out before the land is the 926-acre Northville Township “Boys’ Home” land was head­ developed. They revolve around the creation of an Economic I n d e x lined: “County’s Northville Township land plan gets green light” Development Authority to “administer” the development of the the Northville Township trustees see it more as a “yellow light.” land, clean-up of the property, zoning issues and the sale of a por­ Friends & Neighbors....pg. 6 According to Northville Township Supervisor Karen Woodside, tion of the land to Northville Township for recreational use. B u sin ess...... pg. 8 the Northville Township Board of Trustees approved the county’s According to Wayne County officials, the approval of the PUD H a p p e n in g s ...... pgs. 20-21 Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal only conditionally. clears the way for the sale of 50-100 acre parcels of property to “If the county meets our needs, it’ll get the green light,” she developers. The centerpiece of the development will be an 18-hole D e a th s ...... pg. 2 3 said. ‘This (property) has cost us a lot of money. Certainly, it (the championship golf course, surrounded by upscale houses. S p o rts ...... pgs. 2 8 -2 9 PUD) is a better option than what we have.” The property is bounded by Five Mile Road, Six Mile Road, O p in io n ...... pgs. 30-31 Up until this point, Northville Township has had no benefit from Beck Road and Hines Park. There are more than 60 run-down the vacant land, which is the largest parcel of undeveloped property buildings on the site that formerly housed the Plymouth Site under single ownership in the county. Training School and the Wayne County Child Development Center. Wayne County Commissioner Thaddeus McCotter said the pre­ The land has been vacant for nearly 20 years. liminary approval does clear the way for the demolition and clean­ The county’s PUD calls for 308-acres of single-family detached up of the property. “The county is still committed to immediately residential development; 26 acres devoted to an adult-lifestyle com­ The Crier’s annual begin demolition,” he said. “The RFP (request for proposals) have munity; 110 acres for OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc., including “Christmas Wish Book” gone out to bid.” the firm’s existing 30-acre facility; 40 acres for apartments; 14 can be found on pages 15- According to Woodside, the preliminary deal is a step forward acres for commercial development; 13 acres for senior housing; and 19 of this week’s in resolving the property problem — long a thorn in Northville 206 acres for the golf course. In addition, 45 acres will be devoted Community Crier. Township’s side. “This has been a blight on Northville Township to recreation, and open space for Northville Township. Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 D W r'rvftsvi'i'i'lft WIU o 1 Detroit Whalers will change name, X lyniU U U I V ▼ • build Michigan Hockey Hall of Fame BY BRIAN CORBETT Township Board Of Trustees to receive a in front of their nickname for marketing us,” he said. The Detroit Whalers don’t even play in tax abatement on Compuware Sports reasons. “But with the response we’ve got­ Pending state approval of the tax break, the NHL, but they might bring the Stanley Arena, located at M-14 and Beck Road. ten since we came out here, we’re essential­ the hall of fame will be inside the arena. Cup to town before the Red Wings do. The six-year, 50 percent tax abatement ly the Plymouth Whalers,” Kerch said. “We’re already starting the plans for it. Officials from Compuware and the was unanimously approved by the board. Team owners Peter Karmanos and We’ve already talked with the (NHL) Hall Detroit Whalers announced plans last week Kerch said the team, known by three Thomas Thewes built the 150,000-square- of Fame in Toronto about bringing a dis­ to change the Ontario Hockey League nicknames — the Ambassadors, Jr. Wings foot facility with two ice rinks this year play in with the Stanley Cup for two or club’s name to the Plymouth Whalers, build and Whalers — but always as Detroit dur­ after playing the last two seasons at three three weeks every year,” said Kerch. the first-ever Michigan Hockey Hall of ing its seven seasons of existence, will different arenas: Joe Louis Arena, Oak Park Work would begin in the spring, he said, Fame that would temporarily house NHL become the Plymouth Whalers next season. Arena and The Palace. Attendance has with the finished project featuring collectibles and possibly host the gradua­ “We’re going to (change from Detroit to steadily improved since the Whalers’ Oct. 5 Michigan-bred hockey players who have tion ceremonies for the Plymouth-Canton Plymouth) next year. We are for sure,” he home opener, peaking with 4,181 Nov. 23. played in the NHL. School District. said. Plymouth residents and businesses have According to Kerch, the Plymouth- Kerry Kerch, the Whalers assistant gen­ Kerch said when the Whalers were still purchased hundreds of season tickets, and Canton Schools have contacted Compuware eral manager, made the announcements as planning their move to the Township last ice time has been reserved by Plymouth about hosting June commencements. In part of a Nov. 26 appeal to the Plymouth spring, team officials opted to keep Detroit Figure Skating Club and the Plymouth- order for that to happen, the ice in the 4,000 Canton Hockey Association. seat rink would have to be removed. Kerch said the Plymouth name may “They did approach us about holding eventually benefit the organization, when that. We always have to work on the ice the expanding OHL likely grants southeast surface and start from scratch. I guess we’re Michigan additional franchises in the next planning on resurfacing around the same five years. “The identity will be good for time their graduation is,” said Kerch._____ to Mr. David A. Mitrano of Cambridge, Addenda MA. The bride-to-be is a 1989 graduate of NOTICE Plymouth Salem High School and a 1993 CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN graduate of the University of Michigan, WINTER TAXES & errata Ann Arbor. She holds a Master’s Degree in social work and public health from Boston Winter taxes are due December 1, 1996 and payable through February 28,1997 without penalty. Additional information appears on the reverse side of your tax statement. MAKE ALL CHECKS University and is currently employed as a EDITOR’S NOTE: Errors appeared in PAYABLE TO: CITY OF PLYMOUTH. Payments can be made at City Hall during regular working clinical social worker at Boston’s Faulkner hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Treasurer’s office. After hours, payments can be this wedding announcement the first time it Hospital. placed in the DROP BOX located in the City Hall lobby next to the Treasurer’s office window. First of was published. The correct information The groom-elect is the son of Mrs. America Bank, Plymouth office, will also accept payments for your convenience through February 28, appears below. Anthony Mitrano of Cambridge, MA. He is 1997. Mr. and Mrs. Yessian of Canton and Mr. a 1984 graduate of Cambridge Rindge and and Mrs. John A. Morano of Plymouth are CITY HALL will be closed during the Christmas Holidays from Tuesday, December 24th through Latin, and is currently employed by Pine Wednesday, January 1st. The Treasurer’s office WILL BE OPEN to accept tax payments and other pay­ pleased to announce the engagement of Street Inn/Paul Sullivan Housing, Inc. of ments on Friday, December 27th and Monday, December 30th. their daughter, Dawnielle Leanne Morano, Boston. An April 1997 wedding is planned;. Publish Nov. 27th & Dec. 4th Teresa Cischke, CMFA The Community Crier City Treasurer

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I Neighbors PSO, P-C Ballet Company present | in the news ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ The Plymouth Symphony and the | Kulick of Plymouth participated in Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company cele­ { Project Heat’s On/Water’s Off, spear- brate their sixth anniversary together per­ I headed by the Plumbing & Heating forming the holiday tradition, “The | Industry of Detroit (PHI). The program Nutcracker Ballet” on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m., | helps the needy, handicapped and the Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. | elderly prepare their homes for cold All performances will take place at the f weather. PHI joined with Plumbers Salem High School Auditorium. | Local 98 and Pipefitters Local 636 to Dawnell Dryja and Mark Nash, hus­ S conduct the annual program in Detroit. band and wife, courtesy of the Cincinnati I ® Ballet, will perform the parts of the Sugar | Darnell Jackson, Michigan’s new Plum Fairy and the Cavalier, respective­ | drug czar, will be the guest on State ly. “Dawnell and Mark have been mar­ | Sen. Loren Bennett’s December cable ried for about a" year,” said Dawn Greene, | program, “People and Policy: A Dawnell’s mother and director of the I Common Sense Agenda.” Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company. | • I | \ “They met while performing ‘Dracula,’ | Efua Ogoe and Joshua Tolbert of I with the Dayton Ballet, where Dawnell I Canton and Elizabeth Barnett and played one of Dracula’s three wives. | Karen Springsteen of Plymouth were Mark was Dracula.” I named to the Carl and Winifred Lee The part of Clara will be performed by Honors College at Western Michigan Lauren Christiansen of Canton. In addi­ University. tion, 45 other dancers will perform from • the communities of Detroit, Canton, Army Pvt. Cory M. Whitney, a Westland, Livonia, Clarkston, Northville, 1993 graduate of Canton High School, Novi, Plymouth, Dearborn, Ann Arbor graduated from the armor crewman Fpr the sixth year, The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra and the Plymouth-Canton and South Lyon. The Madrigal Choir Ballet Company will perform “The Nutcracker Ballet” at Salem High School. course at Fort Knox, Radcliff, KY. from the PCEP will also perform. Tickets for the concert are $15 for Whitney is the nephew of Maureen and The performances of “The Nutcracker Plymouth. The Dec. 15 performance is Earl Gilligan of Canton. being sponsored by NBD and Private adults and senior citizens and $8 for chil­ • Ballet” are being sponsored by Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, Banking and Investments, a new corpo­ dren, K-12. For tickets or more informa­ Our Lady of Good Counsel tion, call the Plymouth Symphony office Panasonic and Industrial Company of rate sponsor for this season with the Catholic Church in Plymouth is host­ Plymouth Symphony. at (313) 451-2112. ing the “Festival of St. Nicholas” tomorrow at 7 p.m. Under the direction I of Michele John, faculty member of the School of Music at the University of Civil War lesso n Michigan, more than 250 members of the Music Ministry will participate in the festive program that features tradi­ tional carols and the legends of the saint who inspired Santa Claus. Admission is free and complimentary tickets are available from the Music Ministry and by calling the parish office at 453-0326. • Navy Midshipman Patrick K. Morgan, son of Jim and Paulette Morgan of Canton, recently completed six weeks of U.S. Naval Academy Indoctrination (Plebe Summer) in Annapolis, MD. He is a graduate of Salem High School. • Albion College student Claire E. Walton is a new initiate to Alpha Lambda Delta, a national scholastic honors society for freshman. She is a Plymouth resident and graduate of Lady wood High School. She is the daughter of Edward and Martha Walton. • Penny Joy, Isbister Elementary Lawrence Tech students in Paula Stofer’s Michigan History class were visited by Civil War buff Paul Tennies, 15, of Canton. School learning specialist and seven- Tennies, a sophomore at Canton High School, was on hand to dramatize the Civil War for the Lawrence Tech students and is year district employee, received the Extra-Miler Award from the Plymouth- the nephew of Stofer, an assistant professor of humanities. The uniform and equipment, with the exception of a genuine bayo­ Canton School District. net, are replicas of equipment used by the 17th, which lost 227 soldiers during the Civil War, with more attributed to disease .1A LThan battle woUnds, according to Tennies. (photo by Bill King) ‘ . * , . . , , THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Page 7 Downtown Plymouth attempts to keep pace with malls Principal Shopping District would provide City with money to promote shopping area BY ROB KIRKBRIDE be determined. Property owners would be Guile said a preliminary report could If, however, the PSD is extended beyond In an attempt to stay competitive with assessed a tax to pay for the promotion of reach the Plymouth City Commission by the DDA boundaries, which Guile said he malls and strip shopping centers, the downtown Plymouth. As much as December or January. supports, a new board would be created Plymouth Downtown Development $180,000 per year could be collected by As with any special assessment dis­ to administer the PSD. Authority is looking for money to pro­ the PSD. trict, the City Commission will have the Plymouth would not be the first com­ mote the downtown area. “It isn’t our intention to put a lot of final say. If the project proceeds, public munity to establish a PSD. According to That money may come with the cre­ undue burden on property owners,” said hearings will be held. Guile, Birmingham uses the $450,000 it ation of a Principal Shopping District Guile. “It is important to come up with a Guile said promotion is important to collects through its PSD to promote its (PSD). If a PSD is created, the money stable base (of income) for promotion of keep downtown Plymouth competitive. downtown area. Birmingham does not could be used to market Plymouth’s Plymouth.” “Each property owner would be paying a have a DDA. Petoskey uses its PSD prime shopping district throughout the The PSD plan is being examined by certain share,” he said. “Malls do this. money for infrastructure repairs. region, according to DDA Director Steve the DDA, Plymouth Community It’s just part of the lease.” Guile said planning on the PSD is in Guile. Chamber of Commerce and downtown The size of the proposed PSD isn’t set. the early stages. “A lot more preliminary If established, the PSD would capture property owners. Although the plan is in If it follows the boundaries of the DDA, work has to be done before it is presented money through a special assessment dis­ the very early stages of organization, no new board will need to be established. to the City Commission,” he said. trict, the boundaries of which are yet to My Delivery. iician

‘St. M ary H ospital offered postpartum care - they’re called LDRPs. The City hopes to attract large crowds so m any choices fo r me, M y best frien d , Nancy, and her little g irl like these during the sidewalk sales. c a n . visit when it’s convenient fo r me. my baby and my fam ily.” l ean even have someone stay overnight in m y room. THIS PAPER IS W hen I firs t thought about where to A nd-the hospital’s new M arian W omen’s PROUDLY have m y baby, I was sure o f a few things: Center offers education like In fa n t Care and PRINTED ON I d id n ’t w ant to be moved fro n t room to room , I Safety classes and a Breast-feeding Program to 100% RECYCLED w anted m y fa m ily to stay w ith me, and I w anted the help us m ake the adjustm ent to hom e life. PAPER WITH back up o f a full-service hospital. St. M ary H ospital’s For m y peace o f m ind there’s 24-hour obstetrical Please continue new M iracle o f Life M aternity Center offered me the coverage, an d neonatology service is available if m y SOY INKS the recycling loop choices I was looking fo r. baby needs it. State-of-the-art technology includes M y doctor told m e about the new m aternity epidural anesthesia fo r com fort, and advanced fe ta l center’s private, single-room suites, designed to m onitoring. A ll the w hile feeling very m uch a t home. help me fe e l a t home. I ’ll stay in the sanu Close to home. T h e room fo r labor, delivery, recovery and That's why St. M ary H ospital is my hospital Community Crier USPS-340- 1 50 Published weekly at 821 Pennim an Ave., P ly m o u th , MI Physician Referral Service Visit St. Mary via Internet 48170-1624, Carrier 1-888-464-WELL http://www.Stmaryhospital.org delivered: $27 per year. Mail delivered: Maternity Center Tours $40 per year. (313)655-3314 Periodicals postage paid at Plymouth, MI 48170-1624. Call ♦ (313) 453-6900 for delivery. St. Mary Hospital The Crier’s advertisers strive to hon­ estly present commercial messages to 36475 Five Mile Road our readers. If, for any reason, you find Livonia, Mi 48154 problems with a Crier ad, please call Affiliated with William Beaumont Hospital our office a t (313) 453-6900. maternity center Crier advertising is published in accordance with those policies spelled out on the current rate card, which is available during business hours from our office at 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth. The publisher, solely, makes final acceptance of a specific advertise­ ment (not an advertising representative) and only publication of the ad signifies such acceptance. Postmaster, send change of address notice to The Community Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, Ml 48170-1624. ^5" ^5" ^5" Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996.

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j N e i g h b o r s Holiday frenzy starts early in P-C BY BRIAN CORBETT I in business A good economy plus great weather equals big crowds. That was the case in downtown Plymouth Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and typically the biggest shopping day of the year. | The Eastern Michigan University I Board of Regents recently approved In accordance with national predictions, local shop owners » several staff appointments and said the holiday retail frenzy started earlier this year and spending I retirements. - is up. Canton resident Margaret . And a warm late November day made the opening of the Grubaugh, a custodian at McKenney holiday season that much better. Union, was among the 34 staff “Look at the day — it’s perfect,” said Frank Kusak of Francis appointments. Also appointed: Jewelers. “It’s sunny. It’s 35 (degrees). It’s not slippery. It’s not Northville resident Amy R. Coleman, snowing, but there’s enough on the ground to get people in the a user consultant I in University mood.” | Computing. Coleman earned a That’s what brought out Sandi Russell and Tom Anton. “I | bachelor’s degree from EMU in 1995 guess it’s the weather, and going in and out of the shops,” said I and associate’s of art degree from Anton, who was visiting from New Orleans. I Jackson Community College in 1993. “I like the shops,” Russell said in agreement. ‘It’s a very 1 She has worked at University homey feeling.” I Computing at EMU and Quantum Edwards Bakery Manager Annie Whalen was glad to see | Group Inc. in Tecumseh. Russell and Anton, and others had opted for the decorated downtown streets as opposed to temperature controlled shopping I Canton resident Kathryn E. malls. { Couture was appointed workplace “I think downtown has done a good job of pulling business education specialist at UAW/Ford, away from the malls. I thought it was either going to be really Ypsilanti. Couture earned a bachelor’s busy or really slow. So far, it’s been great,” she said. degree at American University in 1966 Down the street at Trader Jack’s Sports Collectibles, Owner and a master’s degree from Indiana John Kwiecien said the day was just the beginning of what looks University in 1982. She has worked at to be a very profitable holiday season, because of a new local Cleveland State University, the superstar and a surprise basketball team. Sullivans School, Auburn Career “My feeling is, I think for the malls this is the busiest day of Center, Painesville City Schools, Dyke the year. For us the busiest day is the last Saturday before College, North Central Technical Christmas. But don’t get me wrong, it is busy,” he said. College, Mansfield City Schools and Thanks to a miniature Zamboni made by Matchbox, the red- the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. hot Detroit Pistons merchandise and Brendan Shanahan jerseys, the local sports market is hot for Trader Jack’s. “Brendan Shanahan jerseys are on fire. We’ve sold six jerseys so far today, five of them have been Shanahan’s. They’re buying evefything, Crowds packed Ann Arbor Trail and the entire downtown his cards, his picture,” said Kwiecien. area as business owners celebrated the busiest shopping day At sideways, which will celebrate 20 years of business this of the year Friday. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) January, it would appear Plymouth plans on staying home for the holidays. “Everything has been selling, but home entertainment Beat said holidays sales are going to make up for a sluggish year. has been big, anything to do with home entertainment,” said Albums from Bush and Tool were being snatched up by shoppers Owner Sharon Pugh. who looked suspiciously past the rock music stage. And when the company is over, music helps sets the tone. “We’ve had a lot of parents in here buying the Smashing Whether it’s Christmas carols or the latest rock album, Repeat the Pumpkins’ CD for their kids,” said Manager Tom Morgan. Johnson Controls hits $10.4 billion in sales LORI SASENA Johnson Controls, Inc. reported record were able to make 1996 the 50th flat vehicle production levels in North Lori Sasena recently joined. sales and net income for fiscal year 1996, consecutive year of sales increases, America and Europe. Operating income Robertson Brothers to head sales afc according to figures released last month. reaching $10 billion. 1996 is also the sixth increased 28 percent to $298.9 million Pinewood, the Robertson Brothers’ Sales rose 20 percent to $10.4 billion straight year of earnings increases. Our from $232.8 million for 1995. The residential community in Canton that is for the company from $8.3 billion for annualized total return to shareholders was increase reflects the higher volumes and being developed as part of the overall 1995. Operating income increased to $500 21 percent for both the one and five years improved profitability in North America Pheasant Run community. Sasena, a million, 11 percent higher than $448 ended Sept. 30, 1996, exceeding the return and Europe, which was partially offset by 16-year Canton resident, is a graduate million in 1994. Net income rose to produced by the Standard & Poor’s investments in new markets such as of Wayne State University and holds a $234.7 million, up 20 percent from 195.8 Industrials over both periods.” Argentina, Brazil and the Asia/Pacific degree in psychology. million for 1995. Sales by the company’s automotive region. “An additional highlight of the Fully diluted earnings per share were business increased 35 percent to $5.3 year was the acquisition of Prince Brickscape Christmas Store & $5.10 versus $4.27 for 1995. billion for 1996 compared with $3.9 Automotive,” said Keyes. “We are very Tree Lot of Northville is holding its Johnson Controls is the world’s largest billion for 1995. Two-thirds of the enthusiastic about the opportunities that annual “Guess the Number of supplier of automotive seating and interior increase was internal growth while one- Prince provides us in becoming the market Christmas Tree Lights” contest. Last systems. The company’s Automotive third reflected the 1996 acquisition of leader in automotive interior systems. year, 20,640 lights decorated the 50- Systems Group, the largest of four Roth Freres, a French seating and interior Together with our strengthening position foot walnut tree at Beck and Eight Mile divisions of the Milwaukee, Wl-based systems company. The company stated in automotive seating worldwide, we roads. “There are more this year,” said Johnson Controls, is located in Plymouth that the internal growth stemmed from the foresee ample growth opportunities for Joe DiRado, who owns Brickscape Township. company’s new seating programs for our automotive group in the near-term and with his wife, Diane. Prizes in the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer vehicles such as the Ford F-series light beyond the year 2000.” contest are $150, $100 and $50 of Johnson Controls James H. Keyes truck in North America and the Ford The acquisition of Prince was effective certificates. credited the employees for the company’s Fiesta car in Europe. Oct. 1, and therefore is now reflected in success. “Thanks to our employees, we The increase came despite relatively the company’s results for fiscal 1996.

- \ k s ***** « “A- “' THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Pa Local charities have tough time finding collection points SEASON * " ^ . * BY ROB KIRKBRIDE Public Relations Director Dale Johnson. * ^ * * * Local charities are finding fewer and “We do business where we can do busi­ 7 t fewer locations to collect their much-need­ ness,” he said. “We appreciate and applaud ed holiday contributions as businesses * those companies that let us ring in front of % attempt to protect themselves from possible their company.” lawsuits by banning solicitation on their Fred Marx, spokesperson for Arbor property. Drugs, said the no solicitation policy does The familiar Salvation Army red kettles not discriminate against any one group. * won’t be seen in front of Meijer or Arbor “It’s not a matter of turning them Drug stores again .this year and businesses (Salvation Army) down,” he said. “As far as such as Unisys are requiring the I know, there has never been a request.” Goodfellows, whose annual paper sale takes But the policy remains in place. place Saturday* to carry insurance. The risk of a lawsuit is outweighed by * % Although corporate policy is often cited community giving for the 10 Danny’s * by company spokespeople as the reason for Market stores, according to spokesperson % the “no solicitation policies,” the underlying Gail Conover; The Detroit Whalers are also * reason is a fear of litigation. welcoming the Goodfellows to Saturday’s % Local bell ringers and Goodfellows game at Compuware Sports Arena in * -jh W e . 5 +afP o-P +*be braving the cold will have to ring a little Plymouth Township. % louder and sell a few more papers to make “No, I’m not surprised Meijer and C O M M U N I T Y up for lost Collections at these stores. In Arbor have those policies,” Conover said. % fact, Plymouth-Canton Salvation Army red “We know what the liability factors are. If * * kettle coordinator Martha Schultz said something happened to us where we faced a c x o A * approximately $22,000 per year was lost huge lawsuit, we’d probably have to change % when Meijer began enforcing their no solic­ our policy. C o n n AAA'JJ itation policy — and that’s just from the “It’s a sad, sad, sorry state.” ■ * two local stores in Canton and Northville. Conover said the company tries to pro­ * “We don’t have any major malls out tect itself by having the group or charity % here,” said Schultz. “We have to rely on submit a request to solicit donations in writ­ * places like Kmart, Target — places like ing. “We check their tax numbers to make * that. We’re grateful that Kmart, Target, sure they’re valid non-profit organizations,” * Kroger, Farmer Jack’s and Danny’s still let she said. % * us collect at their stores.” Although companies like Meijer and % Never known as a group to complain, Arbor don’t allow solicitation, they do con­ the Salvation Army will still work hard to tribute heavily to other charitable organiza­ % collect this holiday season, according to tions. “We always want to work with chari- Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division Please see pg. 10

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M olly, M elissa & M ary help Santa check the opening in one o f M enard Builders Custom Homes... Delivering For inform ation Menard Builders Inc. C ustom B uilt H om es what is on these & other prim e P.O. Box 232 • Plym outh, M I 48170 locations call today promised! (313) 451-7400 • 1-800-468-7776 to THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 ‘Deer season’ begins in Plymouth EVEN SANTA TAKES BY ROB KIRKBRIDE which spooked the deer, causing it to ANDW. EDWARD WENDOVER smash through the front window of- the A I F A r * t k JLTIOTO J L \ ^ JL ll Downtown Plymouth and deer hunting store and escape, police reports said. Some wF don’t usually go together. But for the theorized the deer came into downtown fourth time in the last several years, a deer along the CSX railroad tracks. incident has captured the attention of the Wurm said between $5,000-$10,000 in community. damage was done to the store. Police., Plymouth Police were dispatched to reports said two 4’x8’ windows were bro­ Laurel Furniture Nov. 17 when a burglar ken and blood stained the carpet through­ alarm was tripped. When police arrived, out the store. A single Serta mattress was they found the breaking and entering was the only furniture damaged. committed by a deer who had smashed In recent past incidents, deer have: through a glass door at the downtown fur­ • Crashed into the Penn Theatre on July niture shop. 4, 1994 during a showing of “I got paged by the police that a deer Yankee Doodle Dandy. It ran around had been in the store,” said Laurel inside the theater before a patron Furniture owner Donald Wurm. “I was opened up a back exit door and the shocked that it went through a door with a deer escaped. sign on it.” • Smashed in the back door formerly According to police reports, officers sed by NBD on Fleet Street by the entered the building while the deer was Central Parking Deck. A nd w hen he does, he goes to W orld Travel still inside, where they “...heard a rustling • Collided with a car in front of sound that was emanating from the south­ Schrader-Howell Funeral Home. and w orks w ith the pros for the perfect west comer of the showroom.” That deer was killed, but the sur­ The officers turned on their flashlights, prised driver was unhurt. vacation. A nn, Keya, Julie & Shirley Charities look for places to collect For the perfect gift this Christmas Continued from pg. 9 allowed, has changed its mind. The Goodfellows will be selling papers at the give a personalized ties in any way we can,” said Marx. “Arbor works with many charitable organizations.” community center. World Travel Gift Certificate Meijer Community Relations Johnson said the focus needs to remain Coordinator Terri Glass said the company on the charities’ goal to provide support for donates to many charities — including the those in need. “I have faith people will ■ H b u Salvation Army — in other ways. come through for us,” he said. P M C C e n t e r “We also donate to the Girl Scouts, Boy Conover said Danny’s Markets are com­ mitted to local charities and will help in any 4 2 1 8 3 A n n A r b o r R d . Scouts, to churches, schools and civic Turn clubs,” said Glass. way possible. “It’s the community service Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30 p.m. • Sat. 10-2 (313)459-6753 The Summit on the Park in Canton, who thing to do,” she said. “Yes, we’re taking initially said solicitation would not be our chances, but we think it’s worth it.”

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Joan Conner will open her home to visitors Sunday. She is part of the Plymouth Symphony League’s “Holiday Homes and Hosts” tour. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Home tour set for Sunday The Plymouth Symphony League is holding their annual “Holiday Homes and Hosts” tour Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The tour will showcase eight homes and a rectory decorated for the holidays in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. Pre-sale price for tickets is $12.50. Tickets will be $15 Sunday. Funds raised will ben­ MARCH TIRE CO. efit the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra. 3 GREAT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS!

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IS SANTA MOVING TO CANTON? See holiday light displays with City, Northville tour The City of Plymouth Parks & Nativity scenes, dinner at the Gandy Recreation Department in cooperation Dancer, Domino Farms Christmas lights with Northville Parks & Recreation is and the Wayne County Festival of Lights. offering a Christmas lights tour on Limited seating is available. Monday. The cost of the tour is $44.50 Contact the City of Plymouth Parks & and includes the following: Creche Recreation Department at 455-6620 for Exhibit in Ann Arbor with hundreds of more information. Brownfield Authority would help clean up City Continued from pg. 1 Temporary losses would be sur­ to $1,000,000 as an incentive to reha­ passed by long-term revenues from bilitate contaminated properties businesses that could reclaim aban­ approved by the state. doned properties, Loiselle said. In turn the City would capture a The jurisdiction of the authority limited amount of local and state contains the entire city of Plymouth. school operating taxes to pay for the According to Loiselle, this was done clean-up of the site. so sites not yet known to be contami­ NO! H e's just checking w ith Janet on her Affected schools and community nated can also be rejuvenated before colleges must first consent to the tax the authority expires Jan. 1, 2001. l i s t o f Homes in the Area she has sold this year. capture. “A relaxation of groundwater stan­ “If they’re smart and look at things dards also helps us,” Loiselle said. REMEMBER TO CALL JANET FRENKEL in the long run, they’ll see the bene­ “Together with this authority, the fits,” Plymouth Mayor Ronald Loiselle Amoco site could be cleaned up in five Your Caring Professional Realtor said. years instead of 15 or 20.” Whan buying or selling a Home Schools use funds for transportation, remodeling O f f i c e : (313)453-4300 • V o ic e M a i l : (313)458-1696 Continued from pg. 1 mately $65,000 apiece. “We are going to Whfcn you buy or from the 1991 bond project,” Little said. pay a little bit more than the state bid a. borne through Janet Frenkle, price,” he said. she will donate 10% of her And keeping the community faith is Also, the school district might have to commission to the charity important, especially with the school dis­ of your choice. trict heading towards another bond cam­ go outside of Michigan to buy the buses Casteili & Lucas (Non-profit organizations)! paign next year. Little said he anticipates “I really think buses are important,” 45500 Ford Road • Canton purchasing eight or nine buses at approxi­ said Little. “This year, we’ve had to bor­ row them.”

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Are Two Celebrating its second year in Plymouth, the Tree of Remembrance pays a holiday tribute to the memory of loved ones who have died. Proceeds benefit Arbor i lospice patient and family care.

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* European Facials B & F AUTO SUPPLY INC. * Glycolic Facial Peels * Facial and Body • Auto Parts Waxing • H ydraulic H oses * Bridal Packages • Snow Plow Parts * Professional Makeovers • Autom otive Paint with Lesson Available • Industrial Parts * Full Cosmetic and Skin Care Line TRUDY SMOCK * Over 10 Years Of Experience In Owner, Esthetician The Skin Care Industry A ' ■. ■" r r v' Jus? a- p arts Store Mon.-Fri 8-7 Sat. 8-4 H o u r s : Sun. 10-2 H ies 3-8pm W ed 12-8 pm 1100 Starkw eather • Old Village • Plymouth Thurs 3-8pm S a t 9 - 3 p m face hi HOP SERVICE TOfACstflN CARE’' a*** t ',^ ^ 9 0 iflBIN9 VTIMUMM09 3HT Page 20 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996

W hat’s Happening To list your group’s event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice New address? IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, Mi 48170. WELCOME WAGON® Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's J o h n F . can help you calendar (space permitting). feel at home Greeting new neighbors is a tradition with WELCOME WAGON - 'America's Neighborhood Tradition." VOS I'd like to visit you. To say "Hi" and present gifts and greetings from community-minded businesses. I'll also present invitations you can redeem for more ATTORNEY gifts. And it's ail free. H ealth ... A WELCOME WAGON visit is a special treat to help you get settled and feeling more “at home." A friendly get-together is easy to arrange. Just call me. HEALTH WORKSHOPS (313) 4554250 Free health workshop every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Gingell Chiropractic Center, 9440 S. Main St. Suite 106 in Plymouth. For more information, call 453-2447. MEALS ON WHEELS PLYMOUTH In Plymouth In N.Canton In Plymouth The Meals on Wheels program serves a hot nutritious lunch five days a week at Tonquish Call JeanineWira: Call Chaudet: Call Mary Moses: Manor. A donation is requested for the meal, but not required. For more information, call 453- 313/459-4613 313/453-1918 313/459-5582 9703 weekdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. WARM CLOTHING FOR NEEDY FAMILIES The Clothing Bank will be open to distribute donations of clothing to families in need on Tuesdays only from 9-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3:30 p.m. during the school year. To make an appointment or for more information, call 416-6179. RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSISTANCE AD ADVICE #1167 For those with respiratory diseases. Second Wednesday of each month at the Arbor Health build­ ing in Plymouth from 2-3 p.m. Free of charge. For more information, call 712-5367. PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM FOR SENIORS Available twice monthly by appointment at Plymouth Township Hall. For more information, call Frances Rudd at 455-7526 between 1-4 p.m. weekdays. M ost U sed Source of Buying Inform ation: OAKWOOD CLASSES/SCREENINGS Newspaper advertising is the source most people turn to Blood pressure checks, breast feeding support groups, childbirth preparation classes and infant when they want information on where to find specific CPR. For more information, call 454-8001. products and to determine where they will get the best buys. G r o u p s ... PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY SOCIETY TO CONDUCT SURVEY For free ad advice call today! JUL ■The-™ — Telephone survey Dec. 10 and Dec. 15 from 6:30-9 p.m. The survey will record residents’ Community Crier knowledge of the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, musical preferences and their support of 313-453-6900 cultural institutions in general. The effort is part of a six month strategic process. For more information, call 451-2112. ST. JOHN NEUMANN’S NURSES CLUB Dr. Robert E. Potter D.C., will be a guest speaker Monday at 7:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren Rd. in Canton. Topic: “Healthy Holiday Eating.” Public invited to * attend. Holiday treats will be served. RSVP by calling 455-5910 or 981-1817. ☆ WOMAN’S CLUB OF PLYMOUTH “SET THE MOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYS” ★ ☆ Friday at noon at the First United Methodist Church, the Central Middle School choir will be oes your C rier C arrier ☆ performing and a special holiday visitor will be arriving. The Centennial Educational Park Madrigal Singers along with Holiday Inspirational Readings by a surprise readers. ★ g o b e y o n d PLYMOUTH BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN ☆ Raising funds by selling the Entertainment Book. Each book contains hundreds of two-for-one •the “call o f d u ty ” ?? and 50 percent discounts on dining, travel, movies, sports and more. The books are $40, with a ★ ★ portion of the proceeds going to scholarships. To order call, Joanne Delaney at 455-5171 until Jan.15. ☆ THE WOMEN’S CLUB OF ST. THOMAS a’BECKET CRAFT SHOW ★ Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Thomas a’Becket, 555 Lilley Rd in Canton. Hourly raf­ i ☆ fles. Lunches available, Bake Sale. More than 75 crafters. Wheelchair accessible. Strollers ☆ ★ welcome. Admission $1, Seniors 50 cents, 12 and under free. ★ PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS ANNUAL XMAS CONCERT ☆ ☆ The third annual PCC Christmas Concert entitled “Christmas Celebration 1996” will be held ]★ Thursday at 8 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 4 p.m. at First ★ United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Rd. west of Sheldon Road in Plymouth !☆ ☆ Township. 22 selections will be presented. Tickets are available at sideways, 505 S. Forest ★ ★ (453-8312); Evola Music, 215 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (455-4677) in Plymouth and at the door. For more information or to order tickets, call 455-4080 or 425-1208. ☆ PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY LEAGUE FUND-RAISER ;★ ★ The Plymouth Symphony League is fund-raising by selling Entertainment ‘97 book. Each books contains hundreds of two for one discounts on dining, fast food, movie, sports activities, ☆ special attractions and hotels. Profits will benefit Symphony. To order, call 453-3016. W hat makes your Crier carrier so special?? ★ PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ☆ Books offer savings on dining, movies, theater, sporting events, car washes, etc. Proceeds will Nom inate your Crier Carrier as help fund the Chorus’ charitable and educational activities. $40. For information, call Stan at ★ ★ 459-6829. ☆ “Crier Carrier o f th e M onth” ☆ PLYMOUTH OPTIMISTS 1997 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ★ ★ Friend of the Youth will deliver ‘96 Entertainment books to your home. All proceeds go to • In 25 words or less, explain what makes your Crier carrier childrens’ charities. Entertainment books offer up to 50 percent savings on dining, movies, ☆ so exceptional. ☆ special events, theatre, travel, car washes and much more. Cost is $40. For more information, ★ • Send or drop off your entry with your name, address, and ★ call Bill at 453-8253 or Ken at 728-7619. ☆ daytime phone number to: ☆ Send your W hat’s Happening listing to: ★ ★ ☆ The Community Crier Carrier Contest ☆ “What’s Happening” The Community Crier, 821 Penniman Avenue • Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Page 21

W hat’s H appening 10-8 M -F 10-6 SAT. 12-5 SUN. To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. f W d M i e Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's calendar (space permitting). & f f i e Classic R ock Vault - Unique Fashion for Women W ednesday 6PM - 8PM 924 W. Ann Arbor Trail 325 S. Washington St. Upcoming... PLYMOUTH-CANTON'S RADIO STATION Plymouth*(313)459-5340 Royal Oak *(313)548-2696 ST JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WINTER BAZAAR Featuring Self-Help Crafts of the Work and Shop Around Homes sales booths. Baskets, toys, kitchenware, jewelry, crystal, candles, cosmetics and bake sale, candles, fresh greens, and poinset- tias. Cafe open for lunch. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at 574 S. Sheldon, south of Ann Arboi Trail. No admission. For more information, call 453-0190. CROSSROADS CHURCH OF PLYMOUTH BEGINS HOLIDAY TEACHING SERIES Sunday- “Jesus, One of Us: His Humanity allows him to relate to our needs and struggles.” Dec. 15- “Mary, Did You Know? Born in a cradle, he came to provide salvation on a cross.” Dec. 22- “The Joy of Jesus: Celebrating his goodness to us.” The church meets at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday al West Middle School in Plymouth. For more information, call Pastor Rob Eddy at 641-6400. HANDCRAFTERS ANNUAL XMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Professional Service Directory Dec. 13-15 in Northville at the Northville Recreation Center, 303 W. Main St. More than 70 juried artisans. Florals, stained glass, baskets, wood items and clothing. Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Present your message bi-weekly on an Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be available. Admission is $2. No strollers. For more information, call 459-0050. attractive page with other professionals. PEARL HARBOR DAY IN KELLOGG PARK Saturday at 11 a.m. in Kellogg Park sponsored by the V.F.W. Post #6695 and Ladies Auxiliary. It’s the 55th anniversary. For more information, call Ann at 459-2394. TOY DRIVE Call Michelle at (313) 453-6900 Mel’s Golden Razor, 595 S. Forest Ave. in Plymouth, began collecting new or used toys for needy families. First Step and Mott’s Children’s Hospital. Until Dec. 18. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY BAND FREE XMAS CONCERT At the Canton High School Little Theater Friday at 8 p.m. Music will include a variety of marches, show tunes, easy listening, overtures, waltzes and holiday favorites. Additional winter concerts will be held Jan. 25 at Twelve Oaks Mall, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Little Theater and March 21 at 8 p.m. al The Community Crier’s the Little Theater. PCACAVHISTLE STOP PLAYERS HOLIDAY PLAYS The Shoemaker and the Elves; A Merry Christmas; and Little Cosette and Father Christmas. Each Holiday Schedule program runs about 15 minutes. Public performances are slated Saturday-Sunday at PCAC, 774 N. Sheldon Rd. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets SPECIAL PAPER DATES are $4, and are available by calling 416-4ART. The production is also available to perform for spe­ cial holiday parties. Audition for James and the Giant Peach will be held Jan 14-16. Performances will be held mid-April to May. SATURDAY, DEC. 21 ST, 1996 CANTON COMMUNITY CABLEVISION TALENT SEARCH Canton is beginning a search for talented residents who are interested in helping with the creation (replaces Wed,. Dec. 25th paper) and production of its expanding television network. Residents who would like to offer their services for cable television work should call the Communications office at 397-5472. AD DEADLINES * Classified Thur., 12-19 4pm: • Display Thur, 12-19 5pm Volunteer... EDITORIAL • W hat’s Happening, Obituaries, Letters to GUEST SPEAKERS NEEDED AT P-C SCHOOLS the Editor Thurs, 12-19 4pm The Plymouth-Canton Business Education Partnership is looking for individuals to share informa­ tion about their occupation to students in classroom settings. To volunteer, call 416-4903. TUESDAY, DEC. 31st, 1996 DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS TREE OF LIGHTS Each $5 donation to honor an individual will illuminate a light and place a personalized angel on (replaces Jan. 1st paper) the Tree of Lights. Proceeds benefit patient related projects. For more information, call 467-2530. SALVATION ARMY NEEDS BELL RINGERS The most difficult times to fill are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more information, call AD DEADLINES • Classified Fri., 12-27 4pm Jackie at 455-0530 or Martha at 453-5464. DONATE PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTION • Display Fri, 12-27 5pm The Plymouth District Library is seeking individuals, businesses, and community groups to donate EDITORIAL • W hat’s Happening, Obituaries, Letters to the cost of a subscription to one of the more than 300 periodicals to which the library subscribes. Sponsor’s name will appear on the front cover of the periodical. Donation is federal, state tax the Editor Thurs., 12-27 4pm deductible. For more information, please call the library at 453-0750. PLYMOUTH CHAMBER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce is always in need of volunteers, especially Carrier Collection turn in preparing information handout packages. For more information, call 453-1540. FISH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DEC. 19th &20th FISH of Plymouth/Canton is always looking for volunteers to assist in its purpose of aiding neigh­ 9am-Noon & 2pm-5pm each day 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. HOSPICE OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN SPECIAL CARRIER Delivery Dates The hospice is seeking patient care, patient companion and team support volunteers in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. For more information, call 291-9700. Saturday, 12-21-96 & Tuesday, 12-31-96 PLYMOUTH COURT NURSING CENTER Plymouth Court Nursing Center in Plymouth is looking for volunteers to help with activity pro­ grams for residents. For more information, call Maralena Howard at 455-0510. W ednesday, January 8th, 1997 MICHIGAN CANCER FOUNDATION The Michigan Cancer Foundation-West Region is looking for volunteers to provide transportation The Crier will be back to normal for cancer patients in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. For more information, call 561-8880 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM M l i e ' The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers in the Canton area to For Information help children needing tutoring with basic math and reading skills. Training is free. For more infor­ C om m unity Crier mation, call Joy Graves at 883-2100 ext. 368. Call 313-453-6900 Page 22 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996

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’...... " wm*m ~ “ -zmitebifto InuH Itaki .H .vaii tfii r nn THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Page 23 Canton Assessor’s Office moves ^ Community to administration building I r d e a t h s The Canton Assessor’s Office will move to the lower level of the main Canton Administration Building today from its current space in the back of Fire Station No. 1 at Cherry Hill and Canton Center roads. The lower level of the administration building has been renovated to house all of the staff and records of the assessor along with new community meeting space for clubs and organizations. Once the move is completed, the assessor’s office will operate under the same general hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) as the rest of the municipal organization housed in the building. Canton currently contracts with Wayne County Appraisal Company for all of its assessing services, and provides the firm with office space, equipment and other general support. JUNE CLEO LAJ1NESS (BUDDIE) The assessor’s office annually reviews all of the tax assessments on residential June Cleo Lajiness (Buddie), a Plymouth resident, died Nov. properties in the community and periodically does the same for the commercial and industrial properties. It works closely with the Canton Treasurer’s Office and Finance & 26,1996 at the age of 76. Budget Department. Mrs. Lajiness was born Jan. 6, 1920 in Cambria, PA. She Once the move is complete, the assessor’s office will receive new phone numbers' The moved to the community in 1970 from Lincoln Park. She current number is 981-6400. The assessor’s office is expected to be closed for business today and tomorrow as part worked as a scrub nurse in surgery at Lynn Hospital in Lincoln of the move to the administration building. The new address for the assessor Will be: 1150 Park for five years. She attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188. ; Catholic Church in Plymouth. Mrs. Lajiness is survived by her husband, Donald Lajiness; children, Carol, Lynn, Terry and Donald; brother, Richard Post offices expand holiday hours Madison; grandchildren, David, Norman, Beth Ann, Teria, The Plymouth Post Offices are expanding their services for the busy holiday season. Becky, John, Christopher, Michael, Julie, Donnie, Derek and Every Saturday until Christmas both Plymouth offices will be open from 9 a.m. to Leigh; and great grandchildren, Michael, Brittany, Jordin, A.J. 4 p.m. All post offices close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve. There will be full delivery on and Kristina. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Erma Christmas Eve with Express and Priority Mail deliveries available on Christmas Day. The Post Office suggests mailing early in the day but extra daily collections and Rae Morrison and sister, Irene. Sunday collections have been added. For added convenience, there are three 24-hour Services were held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic post offices open for retail services: George W. Young Post Office, 1401 W. Fort St, Church in Plymouth with Fr. John Sullivan officiating. in Detroit; Redbird Branch 12245 Beech Daly Rd., and Airport Mail Center at Detroit Metro Airport Arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral For package needs all priority mail boxes and tape are free. Home in Plymouth. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe. Memorial tributes can be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth.

JOHN HENRY JONES John Henry Jones, a Westland resident, died Nov. 25, 1996 at the age of 81. Mr. Jones was born in Pardee, VA and moved to the community in 1977 from Sterling Heights. He served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II and worked as a furniture refinisher. F i r s t u n i t e d Mr. Jones is survived by his daughters, Vicki (Hubert) Risen Christ METHODIST CHURCH Warren of St. Clair, Sharon Douglas of Taylor, Wanda (Carl) OF PLYMOUTH Lutheran Church Vendittelli of Canton, Dot (Paul) Abraham of Clinton Township 45201 N. Territorial Rd. (Missouri Synod) and Faye (Frank) Kozlowski of Taylor; two sisters; one brother; (West of Sheldon Rd.) 46250 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (313)453-5280 (one mile west of Sheldon) 13 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. He is preceded (313) 453-5252 in death by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn Jones. Dr. Dean A. Klump, Senior Minister Arrangements were made by and services were held at | | Rev. Tonya M. Arnesen, Associate Minister Sunday worship 8:30 & 11:00 am Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Westland with Rev. Neil Services at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Family Sunday School 9:45 a.m. D. Cowling of Kirk of Our Savior Church in Westland Sunday School for all ages ss • Rev. K.M. Mehrl, Pastor officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Livonia. Nursery Provided Hugh McMartin, Lay minister Memorial tributes can be made to the American Cancer Society, 29350 Southfield Rd., Suite 110, Southfield, Ml 48076. I T R IN IT Y M ary J. Goulette, 71, nurse PRESBYTERIAN Mary J. Goulette, a Canton resident, died Nov. 25, 1996. CHURCH W o r s h i p She is survived by two daughters; and two sons. 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Services were held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Canton with Fr. George at Gotfredson & Ann Arbor Rd. Chamley officiating. Arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in (From M-14 take Gotfredson Rd South) with us this Plymouth. Worship Services 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Wanda L. Hall, 65, homemaker | | Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Wanda L. Hall, a Plymouth Township resident, died Nov. 10, 1996. w e e k ! She is survived by her husband, Richard Hall; son, Richard W. (Kim) Hall II or Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Plymouth; daughter, Pamela (Frank) Grzelak of Canton; and one grandson. i i Rev.Wm. Branham - Associate P a stor m Arrangements were made by and services were held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Homein Plymouth withRev. E.NeilHiiqtoffic»ating. Page 24 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996

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For Rent Home Improvement Real Estate Q u a l i f y , CANTON - One Bedroom Apartment. REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION CANTON CONDO IN BEDFORD VILLAS U n i q u e Stove,- Refrigerator, Carpet and Blinds. Roofing, siding, decks, additions, and dry- 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, pool, garage. $445 per month includes heat and water. wall. All home repairs and improvements. $104,000 Call Carolyn at 981-4109 & (313)455-0391 Licensed and insured, James Fisher, licensed builder, 313-455-1108. 18 Acres N.C. Smokey Mountains, A u t h e n t i c ... 800 Sq. Ft. Office or storage Wooded, River, Springs, minutes from (313)454-4804 QUALITY PAINTING. Lowest prices Dollywood, Cherokee Reservation, YoullFinditat around. 416-0483 Gatlinburg, canoeing, skiing. Beautiful! $5,500 per acre O.B.O. (313)844-1002 The P lym outh For Sale Housecleaning 3 Bedrm Ranch-Country Kitchen. West- A ntique & C raft M all SOFA - EXCELLENT CONDITION. Early iand-Livonia Schools. Heip-U-Sell Real American. Almost like new. 981-0530 Mature women, honest and reliable Estate Call Fred @ (313)514-1313v.m. 2 Floors • Over 60 Dealers seeking to clean the home you care about Kittens & Cats - many to choose from - Open 7 Days with quality. Experienced with excellent 3 Bedrm. Ranch with Basement. South “safehouse” Call Rita at 313-663- references. 453-8717 Redford Schools. Help-U-Sell Real 1618Must Sell! 3 New Arch Type Steel Estate. Call Fred @ (313)514-1313 v.m. 975 West Ann Arbor Trail Buildings. 25X30, 30X58. Financing in WOULD LIKE TO HELP YOU get your Plymouth • (313) 459-0000 Place. Must Sell Immediately. Great for home clean for the Holidays. Call Kathy Backyard Shops and Garages. Call Today 313-359-9270 10 AM -4 PM Services 1-800-222-6335. Auto For Safe IF YOU WANT IT CLEAN, CALL COMPUTER TRAINING IN YOUR HOME CHRISTMAS TREES - CHRISTINE! Experienced & Reliable. OR MINE. All types of software and , BUICK 1990 REGAL GRAN SPORT CHOOSE AND CUT Free estimates. (313) 459-2306. operating systems. Also hardware loaded 96,000 miles. $4600 or best offer. Pine, Spruce and Fir. 5-12 Feet. installation. Ask for Kathy 722-4133 313-394-0043 Four weekends. Nov. 30 thru Dec. 22. 10 years experience. Dependable, Saturdays 11 am-dark. Sundays 12 am- Thorough References available. Prices DOG DUTY YARD CLEANING - CALL 1988 Mercury Cougar L.S. Automatic with dark. 9190 Joy Rd. between Gotfredson negotiable. Julia (313)928-3150 DONNA AT (313) 454-4958 air and extras. $4000 or best. Call and Curtis. One and a half miles west of (313)453-2449 JOHN’S PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Arbor-Joy Driving Range. Superior Twp. L esson s Have your interior painting done before 93’ DODGE INTREPID ES CLEAN 3.5 (313)455-2402. Christmas. Low winter rates. Plymouth Liter, Tuned up New Tires, New Brakes AT EVOLA’S references. Free estimates. Call John Dark pine trestle table - 36” x 60” with two Pianos, organs, keyboards, music, $14,000-44,000 Mi. (313)459-9097 313/425-4529. end chairs, 2 benches with backs, two ten accessories. Sales, lessons, service. inch leafs. Seats 6 to 8 comfortably. Evola Music, 215 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 8 MM. FILM TO TAPE TRANSFER. Builder Opens to seat up to ten. Good Condition (313)455-4677 Video Editing/ Great Prices! Free pick-up $400.00 (313)455-3365 PIANO STUDIOS OF LEIGH JENKINS and delivery. 15% Senior Discount HOME IMPROVEMENT, roofs, decks, (313)425-6304 or (313)425-6304 basement, kitchens and more. Licensed, NEW CB RADIO (313)454-4804 AND ASSOCIATES. Now accepting new students, all ages. Call (313) 414-9844 Paul 451-0106 PLASTERING- Specializing in water DINING ROOM TABLE. Cherry- Ethan damage. 35 years experience. Call Roy Allen. 66” X 44”. 2 leafs. 4 chairs. (313)459-7197 Child Care $300.00 (313)455-9044 Lost NANNY NEEDED: Enthusiastic, loving & LOST DOG, LT. RED CHOW, CREAM Wanted experienced person to provide care 3 days * Free * COLOR TAIL. Children miss their “Rosie”, Reward. 810-347-6451 per week in our Northville home for 7 OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED This classification is FREE to those month and 4 year old Beginning in Any size or condition offering objects for free to the public. It January, non-emeker, own transportation, Pest Control 1 -800-443-7740 references required. (810) 380-7781 is not intended for commercial use. THOMPSON PEST CONTROL ABSOLUTELY FREE! Ladder Rack for Licensed daycare in Canton. 1 toddler Locally Owned and operated. older Ford Econoiine Van. Curiosities and 1 infant. Opening starting January Free estimates (313)459-8621 2nd. Call (313) 981-3502. Call (313) 454-0177 After 6 PM ATTENTION CRIER READERS Are you without a carrier in your OIL TANK 220 GAL. - good shape - free PART - TIME BABY SITTER WANTED in Photography neighborhood? It is now possible to Canton 495-0438 my Plymouth home. Will work around receive The Paper With Its Heart In The your schedule. Call 313/416-0463 RAWLINSON PHOTOGRAPHY 36” ALUMINUM STORM AND SCREEN Elegant Wedding Photography Plymouth-Canton Community, by mail, at a DOOR- white on one side, cream on the (313)453-8872 SAVINGS. Call now! 313-453-6900 Children’s Resale other Call 455-4681 after six. 1 year: $40.00 Player Piano-needs work 459-5020 After 6 OR Need extra CASH? Children’s Orchard Real Estate send your check (or VISA/MC#) with your pays cash for children's clothing, toys and name and address to equipment in excellent condition. Call Home Improvement All real estate advertising in this newspaper is Community Crier 313/453-4811 for appointment subject to Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 821 PennimanAve. BRATTON PAINTING & DECORATING which makes it illegal to advertise "any prefer­ Plymouth, Ml 48170-1624 Entertainment Prompt Professional Service. Plaster & ence, limitation or discrimination based on race, Memories of the old J.L. HUDSON Drywall Repairers. Wallpaper removal. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or BE INNOVATIVE! ' ” Tom, 482-7224. BUILDING ON WOODWARD AVENUE Professional Storytelling & Musical na tional origin or intention to make any such in Downtown Detroit wanted. preference, limitation or discrimination." This Accompaniment for your next party or Brian’s Painting, interior & exterior, What do you remember best about the meeting. Call Storyteller Debra Christian 15 years experience, 810/349-1558. newspaper will not knowingly accept any adver­ store on a retail level? On an architectural (313)451-1128 or Musician Mike Shelata tising for real estate which is in violation of law. level? If you worked , shopped or day­ dreamed there, please share all of your (313)480-2021 DECORATING SERVICES Our readers are hereby informed that all PAINTING - WALLPAPERING dwelling advertised in this newspaper are avail­ memories. Molding; drywall - plaster repairs. able on an equal opportunity basis. Send all information and /or photos, plus For Rent CALL (313)451-0987. name, address and phone number to: EXECUTIVE HOME in Plymouth ” Memories” PRIME DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH- FLOW-RITE SEAMLESS GUTTERS Township. Many extras. $249,500. Call storefront-Penniman Ave - handicap Aluminum,seamless gutters & Joel Clark. Coldwell Banker Legacy; P.O. Box 5315 accessible - 750sq. ft. Call 313-453-6905 downspouts. Also repair, cleaning, and Westland (313) 729-2500. Plymouth, Ml 48170 for information. painting (313)459-6280 e & Page 26 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996

Crier Classifieds Employment Market

WE ACCEPT VISA & MASTERCARD J Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Heip Wanted $1,000 WEEKLY HELP THE GOODFELLOWS insure "no DOLLY: how do you break an arm cutting CREON DELIVERS -- even when busy kiddies without a Christmas” on Dec 7th hair? serving 1,000 turkey dinners. Stuffing envelopes at home. Free Details. Buy a GOODFELLOW PAPER! Rush LSASE to: ACE Dept 6098, P.O. Box JOHN CLEVELAND will be offering Bob & Rich Lepping are past their Mid 5137, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Venison stew we guess. Good shot! Thirties!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! PROBATION OFFICER (Part time) THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE of PLYMOUTH 35th District Court, Plymouth, seeking Prob. (a.k.a. Ann Arbor Trail and Harvey) strikes The Plymouth-Symphony Christmas Home Officer, M-F mornings, with interest in four is Sunday - don’t Miss It! again! Beware of flying garbage trucks. working with juveniles. Preferred Extra Special thanks to our hostesses candidates will possess a bachelor’s THAT HANDLE THING”® Lisa,Val, Paula, Kathy, Pam & Theresa!! degree, previous work with juveniles, and L&B Blacks’...... Northville substance abuse training. Send resume by Gerry’s walking like a question mark - December 13 to Susan Ewing, Dir. of Prob., Mathisons’ Canton AGAIN! 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Ml 48170 Wilcox House Saxtons’.....Plymouth LIAM has more hair than Dad. Or Uncle Ed. WORK DETAIL SUPERVISOR Own a piece of Plymouth History. “THEY HAVE MILITARY NUTS at Selfridge (Part time/$10 hr.) 35th District Court, 15 Buildings to choose from including the MATT WATRUBA wows ’em again! Let’s Plymouth, is expanding its work program. AFB” - Hank Czechkowski, 1996 start a First Amendment song! Penn Theatre, Mayflower Hotel, Seeking mature, responsible person to Wilcox House, & Post Office. BEAUREGARD sings while Jess dances to BUY A GOODFELLOW PAPER! This oversee court ordered workers; weekends Stop in today or call for a complete list. Alice’s Restaurant - a Thanksgiving event. Saturday look for the Canton and Plymouth mandatory; must have valid driver’s “GOOD FELLOWS AND GOOD LADIES” Gabrialas, 322 S. Main St., Plymouth, license. Preferred candidates will possess Vickey is now “45”. She left town to cele­ who make sure “There’s no kiddie without a (313)455-8884. Christmas.” previous supervisor/grounds keeping brate last week. Trying to keep it a secret experience. Send resume by December 13 How’s your Hudson’s memories coming but now we all know. Call her at Farmers to: Susan Ewing, Dir. of Prob., along? You say they’re not? Well, get on Insurance at 459-9600 & wish her a Help Wanted 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Ml 48170. it! Send your thoughts to the box number Belated Happy 45th. listed elsewhere in the Curiosities! S1000’s POSSIBLE TYPING. Part time. WORK AT HOME $500 - $800 Part time I DON’T MIND WAITING AT THE TRACKS At home. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 10-15 hrs. a week (810)447-2428 for the train to pass, but I hate it when HELP THE GOODFELLOWS insure "no ext. T-5746 forListings kiddie without a Christmas” on Dec. 7: there is no caboose. MOM SHIFT “buy” a Goodfellow paper. ACO HARDWARE WAREHOUSE PREFER 9:00AM TO 3:00 PM NOW, THEREFORE, KEEP THY RECEPTIONIST/CLERICAL NEEDED 2ND SHIFT SORROW TO THYSELF and bear with Responsibilities Include: Phones, filing, SHIPPING DEPARTMENT good courage that which hath befallen thee typing, order follow up, minor clerical Call Lift at least 50 lbs. work in variable (313)981-3000 Ask for Jim or Jerry TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Robin he temperatures depending on season, good was angry and hopped upon a twig, “Out math and reading skills required. Starting POSTAL JOBS Permanent, full time, $l3/hour with upon you, fie upon you, Bold-faced jig.” time 4 p.m. Starting pay $8.15 hour. government benefits. Apply today for 90 days $9.00, pre-employment drug test. ALLEN O. THIS IS AN OLD NURSERY clerk/carrier applications infl. Call 219/791- RHYME. Obviously before your time, and Send letter of interest to: ATT: Human 1191, Ex. P23 is a direct quote. Robin was simply scold­ Resources/WHSE, 23333 Commerce Dr., ing Jenny Wren. In your case, it was Farmington Hills, Ml 48335-2764, EOE. NEEDED FULL TIME MAINTENANCE reversed. PERSON for dock, inside deliveries and Earn $75 to $165 daily working from home! janitorial. Hourly rate $6.00. No benefits. What a fashjon statement - Jennie in her No experience necessary. For details send Call 810/348-7891 big overalls - Erica in her BIG BLACK self addressed stamped envelope to : Hill DISSATISFIED? Looking for an CLOGS with brass buckles & Kimmie in her Marketing, Post Office Box 13, Jonesboro, opportunity to earn good part-time income velour sweater. Now we have to work on Georgia 30237 without risking your full time occupation? the guys. Call 810/975-8107 MINERVA C.- So glad to see you at the Lobster Tail & Filets - The perfect Historical Museum dedication. You look *ATTN: Plymouth* BIG BELLY BANKS ARE HERE Thapksgiveing dinner - Just ask Janet & wonderful! Postal positions. Clerks and sorters. No Great Christmas present for the young and Dad. experience required. Benefits. For exam, young at heart. Come see them at RSVP DEAR MARTHA-1 can’t find the story of salary, and testing information call on the Penniman walkway. GOODFELLOW CONTRIBUTORS: the poinsettia. No one seems to know. 1-(630)906-5570 ext. 4457 8 am-8pm please drop your generous donations as Maybe one of your friends will enlighten us. Snow’s coming usual at Ann Arbor Trail and Harvey this Geneva coming Saturday morning. Sorry I’ll miss Lift that shovel easier my corner this year, but I’ll be back next THAT HANDLE THING”® year and thereafter. Help Wanted P u t y o u r Saxtons’... Plymouth JANET BRASS HUNDLEY wilt be in town HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED-Consultant this weekend -- lock up your dog food. needed, work 20-30 hrs./wk., income Blacks’... Northville g r a p h i c J _ FRAN and BOB $20,000. Training allowance, commissions, Mathisons’...Canton plus bonus. Homemakers, teachers, and n e e d s HENNINGS community volunteers do well in our work. START DATING TONIGHT! Play Detroit’s celebrate Call C. Knapp (313) 464-0931, EOE. o n dating game. 1-800/ROMANCE! Ex. #4952 50 YEARS POSTAL JOBS o u r of MARRIAGE Start $12.68/hr, plus benefits. For applica­ “THAT HANDLE THING”® tion and exam, info, Call 1-800-299-2470, Dec. 6! s h o u l d e r s Better get one soon... Ext. Ml 175, 8am - 9pm 7 days. - CONGRATULATIONS from all your Mathisons’...Canton WILDUFE/CONSEftVATtON JOBS Plymouth-Canton-Northville friends and Now hiring Game Wardens, Security, Blacks’...... Northville family; Maintenance, Park Rangers. No Exp. MRS. POLLACK got older last week necessary. For application and info call Saxtons’..... Plymouth Snow,,,shovel,shovel, 800-299-2470, ext. Mil75C, 8 AM to 9 PM, shovel Now Michelle Camitieri can buy beer in the 7 days. COMMA, Lose up to 30 pounds in 30 days. bars she sings in. Go check out The Scott HOME COMPUTER USERS NEEDED. 345 Fleet St. Plymouth, Ml 48170-1656 Guaranteed (810)447-2425 Campbell Group and wish her Happy (313)453-6860 Birthday. $45,000 income potential. 1-800-513-4343 Ext. B-4535 Call for details i'1 ,vV'vv v ••\w r,vj. i 4 ‘j V j J-*.' THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Page 27 Crier C lassifieds MICH-CAN Place your statew ide ad here! C A L L ( 3 1 3 ) 4 5 3 - 6 9 0 0 FOR MORE INFORMATION

AUCTION: Silver Saddle COLORADO RANCH BAR­ Riding Stable Dispersal. Dec. GAIN - 58 acres - $29,900.1st 7, 1996 9 a.m. Horses and time offered! Spectacular Related Items: 1992 - 24' x 8' views of Pikes Peak, Barrett Aluminum Gooseneck Greenhorns & Sangre De Trailer * 60 Horses and Ponies Cristo Mtns. Beautifully rolling (All good broke) • Buffalo * Yak fields & woods - perfect horse • Registered longhorn cow and country. Outstanding wildlife. calf ♦ 2 pigs * Over 200 good Close to lakes & nat’l forest. Yr LOOKING FOR MEN. INTRO­ saddles • 3 sets of nice har­ round access w/telephone & DUCTIONS brina you MAG­ nesses • sleigh bells • iarge electric. Excellent financing. GIE. I’ve lots to offer a man, so amounts of bridles and horse Call (719) 564-6367. I’m looking for lots in return. related items • stage coaches • Responsible, redhead, printer, horse drawn equipment * DRIVERS - SOLO/TEAMS. if you like loving, loyal, good- many round bale feeders 4 Teams - S100K+! Trainers - looking redheads, give me a gates • cattle panels • small S70K+! $2K sign-on (teams)! call. What do you have to animal barns • 1979 Ford 4x4 Drive conventionals coast-to- offer? Call anytime, leave Pickup • 1990 Buick LeSaber coast! Bonuses, benefits, message." 1-900-622-9054 Limited • Chevy C50 grain 401K. Covenant Transport S1.89 Min., averages 5 mir,. truck w/hoist • (2) Oliver 77 • (experienced) 1-800-441-4394 and S9.45. 18+ Updated 1st. International 524 Diesel tractor Ext. SA-21 (Graduates) 1- 3rd Tuesdays, 5 p.m. ESi. • Ford 2000 • old large 800-338-6428 Ext. SA-21. LADIES, call JHCService, trencher • pull type bush hog - Weekend recruiters. (810) 693-6129, to be featured hay wagons • Meg welder - FREEH auantiiy of hand and lawn & STEEL BUILDING SALE ... garden tools • set of torches * “Rock Bottom Prices!" Go A NEW MIDDLE EAST drill press • truck tool boxes » Direct. Save up to 40%. NATION TO BE FORMED. walk on cattle scales • 16 ft. 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Whalers, OHL train future hockey stars On BY BRIAN CORBETT What do Wayne Gretzky, Steve deck Yzerman and Eric Lindros have in com­ mon? Besides being superstars in the NHL, the three centers all played in the SALEM BOYS BASKETBALL Ontario Hockey League — THE supplier The first game of the season is at home of future NHL talent for more than 60 versus the Monroe Trojans Tuesday. years. JV game at 6 p.m. Varsity game fol­ The arrival of the Detroit Whalers to lows immediatly after. The Plymouth-Canton Community pro­ vides a unique opportunity for hockey SALEM BOYS SWIMMING enthusiasts and sports fans to get a The Conference Relays start the sea­ glimpse of a league that has more than son at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 200 graduates currently playing in the • NHL. SALEM WRESTLING Despite accounting for one-third of the At home at 5 p.m. tomorrow versus world’s professional players, the OHL Monroe, Farmington and Canton, remained rather anonymous with Metro 6 Detroiters and Americans alike, until the SALEM GYMNASTICS OHL granted Whalers owners Peter Always one of the best team in the Karmans and Thomas Thewes a franchise state, the Salem gymnastics team in 1989. begins the season Dec. 12 at Ann While the OHL may be a new addition Arbor Huron. to the Michigan sports scene, it has a col­ • orful history that can be traced back more SALEM VOLLEYBALL than 100 years. In the league’s dawn, the The Madonna Tournament opens the University of Toronto Schools and the 1996-97 season Dec. 14 at 8 a.m. Detroit Whaler goalie Robert Esche was drafted in the sixth round by NHL’s • Toronto Canoe Club competed against St. Phoenix Coyotes. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Michael’s College and the Stratford CANTON BOYS BASKETBALL Midgets, establishing a tradition of pas­ not the fans in their Ontario hometowns. And there were several substantial Tuesday at home versus Wayne. JV sion for a sport unparalleled in any other The OHL had been elevated into the variables that weighed in Peake’s deci­ begins at 6 p.m. Varsity follows imme­ country. primary destination for professional sion: the style of play, OHL rules and diatly after. Old-time stars Dinty Moore and Red scouts. length of schedule and draining road Storey entertained the small farming and Now it has 17 teams stretching across trips, which differ greatly from college CANTON BOYS SWIMMING ogging communities of our neighbors to two states and Canada’s southern-most hockey leagues. The EMU Invitational begins the sea­ he north, inspiring hometown pride and province — from Sarnia to Sudbury and “You travel a lot and you play 66 son at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 ;ross province rivalries. Kitchner to Kingston. And the OHL will games, rather than playing 30 games Decades later coaching legends Hap likely continue to grow with further NHL mostly on the.weekends in college,” CANTON WRESTLING Emms and Scotty Bowman began their expansion and the influx of minor profes­ Peake said. Tommorow at Salem at 5 p.m. ;areers nurturing the development of sional hockey leagues. In fact, Detroit Spott couldn’t agree more. • :uture NHLers Stan Mikita, Jacques might get another OHL franchise before “The key thing when you look at the CANTON GYMNASTICS 2aron, Gerry Cheevers and Bernie the year 2000. Ontario Hockey League, is the boys are Dec. 14 at home versus Freeland at 11 Parent. But the OHL didn’t begin to have The OHL is one of three members of going to get used to the duration of a a.m. a profound effect on the NHL until the the Canadian Hockey League, the other NHL-type season, and experience the 1960s. It was then, under NHL sponsor­ two are the Western Hockey League and traveling, getting off the bus and being CANTON VOLLEYBALL ship, that the OHL began to flourish. And the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. ready to play,” he said. At the Allen Park Invitational at 8 a.m. when the NHL expanded from the Together they compete each spring for Spott ought to know the difference; he Dec. 14. Original Six, so did the OHL. It became a the Memorial Cup, a tradition since 1919 received a full scholarship to play hockey full-fledged independent operation in when it was presented in commemoration at Colgate University in 1987. “I went to 1974, beginning a tidal wave of talent of the many Canadian hockey players Colgate. So for me, I’ve seen both sides that includes former Red Wings Mike who served in World War I. The tourna­ of the coin, and I’ve got to be honest, the Foligno, Ron Duguay, Dale McCourt, ment features a double round robin tour­ OHL is the way to go,” he said. Jim Rutherford, and Mickey Redmond. nament and a sudden death game for the But its detractors will say that Peake They were joined in their assault on the Cup. and other OHL graduates missed an NHL by Doug Gilmour, A1 Maclnnis, It’s the kind of high pressure situations opportunity to gain a valuable college Dino Ciccarelli, John Vanbiesbrouck, that attracts the teenage players to the education, while still playing hockey. Kirk Muller, Pat Verbeek and Mike OHL instead of college. Not true, Spott says. “When you look Gartner, who surprised cities across It was a tough decision faced by at the stats, these kids can be just as much North America with stellar careers but Whalers Assistant Coach Steve Spott and student-athletes as college players,” he Pat Peake, a former OHL player and cur­ said. rent Washington Capital, when they were That’s because each OHL franchise THAR SHE BLOWS! Detroit Whalers young teenagers. pays for a player’s education — high Ottawa 67s The OHL player ranges from 16-20, school or college — and provides board­ DETROIT WHALERS SCHEDULE Oshaw Generals with each club allowed to keep two ing homes in which to live. Peterborough Petes “under-agers” and two “over-agers.” Current Whalers’ defenseman Jesse D e c e m b e r Kingston Frontenacs Peake, a Madison Heights native, was Boulerice, for example, is attending the Belleville Bulls 16 when he was the first player ever University of Michigan-Dearborn, Spott 6th — London North Bay Centennials drafted by the Detroit Whalers franchise said. in 1990, then known as the Detroit Peake didn’t feel chided in his educa­ Guelph Storm 7th — OTTAWA Kitchener Rangers Ambassadors. At an age when most boys tion. He enrolled in night classes and are worrying about prom dates and get­ worked with the team’s tutors during his Owen Sound Platers 8th — ERIE ting their driver’s license, Peake had to three-year stint in Detroit before leaving Barrie Colts decide to whether to go to college, or join for the nation’s capital. Sudbury Wolves the ranks of the OHL immediately. It’s not school books anymore, it’s the 12th — W indsor Erie Otters “I was approached by several colleges, record books for Peake, a natural goal Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds which was good. But my goal was to get scorer. 14th — GUELPH Sarnia Sting to the NHL in the quickest way possible. Needless to say, Peake doesn’t regret Windsor Spitfires I decided the OHL was tlje best possibili­ his decision. “I wouldn’t change.#- (hipg 15 th — W INDSOR London Knights ty for me,” Peake said. if I had to do it again,” said Peake. L HOMK GAMES IN CAPS THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Page 29 Sports

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Canton resident Kevin Schock is one of 200 Michigan residents participating in the state’s Dec. 9-17 elk hunt. The successful applicants were computer- drawn from a pool of 42,367 eligible people. This year’s elk hunting includes por­ tions of Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Ostego and Presque Isle counties. • Sharpen those blades of steel. The City of Plymouth Recreation Department has open skate time at the Plymouth Cultural Center. Monday: Noon to 1:40 p.m. Wednesday: 11:50 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Friday: 12:50 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. • Training for new soccer referees will be held at Canton Township Hall, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., on four con­ secutive Saturdays: Jan. 18, 25 and Feb. 1 and 8. Each class is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Must attend all classes. Certification test will be given on the last day. Cost is $43. Class open to all those 12 years or older. To register, call 454- 7335. Leave your name and number. • The Northville Parks and Recreation ! R e a d y t o Department offers drop in volleyball for senior citizens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from r o ll! 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the : Community Center gym, 303 W. Main Winter sports teams are getting St. Fee is $1 per person. Non residents ready for competition. The Salem welcome. For more information, call girls volleyball team (above) and the 810-349-0203. Salem boys basketball team (right) • squeeze in some last minute practice The Canton Parks and Recreations time before their seasons begin. Both Services is sponsoring its Annual Used teams are expected to lead their Sports Equipment Sale from 10 a.m. to respective leagues. (Crier photos by 1 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited to sell their sports or recreational equip­ R. Alwood Jr.) ment at this sale. Sellers can bring their equipment to the New Town Plaza Shopping Center at Ford and Sheldon Whalers’ power play revived in tie, win over Erie roads tomorrow between 6-9 p.m. and BY BRIAN CORBETT Friday between 2-4 p.m. Items will be in power play goals with five. Defenseman Troy Smith’s first The month of November was getting worse midway through priced and tagged for the sale on goal of the season at 12:10 of the second period made the score 4- Saturday. the second period in the first game of the Whalers’ two-game 3. • series in Erie, PA last week. Cavanagh’s work on the power play paid off again when he Lisa Bares of Plymouth was a sopho­ Detroit was trailing, 4-1, and seemingly on the way to another assisted on Andrew Taylor’s 12th goal of the season at 9:52 to tie more midfielder on the Kalamazoo loss to add to their 2-7 record this month. the game, 4-4. Erie took the lead one more time on center Jason College women’s soccer team this sea­ But Chad Cavanagh would revive the Whalers’ dormant Ward’s score with the extra man. son. Kalamazoo finished the season in power play at 9:03 of the second period, and Detroit would go on But the Otters’ 5-4 lead was brief. Druken answered for second place with an overall record of to outscore the Otters 9-3 in the next 90:57 for a 5-5 tie Thursday Detroit 54 seconds later, his third point of the game, on an assist 14-1-2 and 9-1-2 in the Michigan night and a 5-2 victory last Saturday. from Jesse Boulerice. Intercollegiate Athletic Association. For Detroit’s anemic power play, which ranks 14th overall (26 for The Whalers still carried the momentum of the 5-5 tie two the season, Bares, a graduate of Salem 140) in the OHL, scored on three of five chances in the series pit­ nights later when they scored three goals in the game’s first 3:57. High School, had one goal for a total of ting the league’s only American teams. Forward Steve Dumonski opened the scoring at 2:27 on assists two points. Bares is the daughter of Dr. The lowest scoring team in the OHL with 77 goals in 26 from Randy Fitzgerald and Kevin Holdridge. and Mrs. Charles Bares of Plymouth. games, the Whalers have scored 20 goals in the last four games. Taylor and Cavanagh set up the next two goals scored by Teammate Andrea Sudik of Canton was They have gone 2-1-1 in that span. Steve Wasylko, his sixth and seventh of the season. a freshman midfielder. For the season, Detroit is 9-15-2 (20 points) and in fourth place in the West After a scoreless second period, Detroit goalie Robert Esche Sudik, a graduate of Salem High School, Division, 17 points behind first-place Sault Ste, Marie. had his shuout bid snapped when Erie’s Steve Nimigon scored had three goals and five assists for a total In the Thanksgiving night contest, Erie jumped out to a com­ his 18th and 19th goals of the season, the latter at 19:10. The of 11 points. Sudik is the daughter of manding 4-1 lead after Detroit’s Sergei Fedotov scored the first Otters pulled goalie Patrick Dovigi for the extra attacker, but Michael Sudik of Garden City and goal of the game on the power play at 3:53 of the opening period. empty net goals by Taylor and Mark Cadolte secured the Donna Clack of Canton. r J ° J J ® iiSuflClO H‘i i i Cavanagh’s eighth tally of the season tied him for the team lead Whalers’ victory. ,r I M-w, ,V,., etrisro>I x t o h Page 30 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Community opinions Worst brings out best Join 6the ants’ in Plymouth- Canton Community in business owners The Plymouth- Canton Community Community means more than just the people who live in an area. A is like an ant hill — true community includes the businesses and business owners as well. although it looks No curves The best test of any community comes during a time of crisis. Our lik e th e re ’s little By Rob Kirkbride business community was tested this weekend after a series of break-ins activity on the i were discovered in downtown Plymouth. surface, it’s bustling Although no one wanted or needed to come to work on Monday on inside. The Optimists, Kiwanis Club, the heels of a break-in, it was amazing to see Plymouth’s downtown All it takes to see the activity going Jaycees and all the other groups in the community would be empty without business community come together. Information on the break-ins was on is a glance at The Crier’s “What’s people making the commitment to shared between the businesses. Business owners offered their support to Happening” section (pgs. 20-21). Although we can’t print every join and give their time. each other. Even though the break-ins were unfortunate, they And without groups like these (and strengthened the business community. announcement we receive every week, What’s Happening is a good so many others) this community Some questions obviously remain: Why didn’t the police return cross-section of community events. wouldn’t be such a great place to live. phone calls from business people and residents concerned about the Reading the What’s Happening It’s never too early to get started on break-ins? Why didn’t they use their newly-updated “night phone section is also a good way to get New Years’ resolutions. Why not numbers of business owners” list to call and warn businesses? Why involved in the community. make joining a group or attending one wasn’t the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce phone fan-out business list Periodically there are listings for of the many community events a used? group meetings in the community. priority? With the help and support of each other, the downtown Plymouth Every week there are listings for And keep reading and sending in business community can help prevent these break-ins from taking place special events. information to The Crier’s What’s Happening section. in the future. Sometimes it’s easier to sit along Although everything doesn’t make THE COMMUNITY CRIER the sidelines and watch the world go by instead of getting involved. It’s it in every week, we’ll continue to much more fulfilling to take the keep the community up to date on Holidays are time of giving chance and join a group or attend a everything that’s happening. So join a group or attend a The holiday season is a time of giving for residents of The Plymouth- community event. community event. It’s easy and fun. Canton Community. The community has a long tradition of going above Think about it. Every single person who is currently involved in one of It’s a lot more fun to join the army and beyond the call of duty when it comes to giving to local charities. of ants in this community than to sit This year, the charities are asking for your help once again. the many groups in the community was once on the outside looking in. on the ant hill watching. The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is underway. The Plymouth and Canton Goodfellows will be on the streets of the community Saturday. The United Way is working on their final push to Help control ground-level ozone meet this year’s goal. These charities deserve your support. THE COMMUNITY CRIER EDITOR: .,OPt. i-----—-— ------______------___------______-1 People in Michigan are rushing to emergency rooms during the summer because they can’t breathe. Ground-level ozone must be controlled so the elderly, children, | D o you know a needy fam ily in j people with chronic lung disease (like asthma and emphysema) and healthy people who i Plymouth or Canton? \ choose to exercise outdoors can breathe. The current ozone standard is not strong enough to protect Michigan residents. I If you wish to suggest a family to be considered for Goodfellows Christmas • In 1994 ozone sent nearly 3,000 people to the emergency room because they could i assistance, fill in this form and mail it to: j not breathe. It also hospitalized approximately 1,000 people. Both of those numbers { Plymouth Goodfellows, P.O. Box 700912, Plymouth, MI 48170 or i came from the Detroit-area hospitals only! i Canton Goodfellows by calling (313) 397-5348 | Responding to a court order issued as a result of a 1993 American Lung Association ! N a m e ______:______j lawsuit, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing the ozone standard. The current ozone standard is .12 parts per million (ppm). The EPA’s proposed standard | A d d r e s s ______:______;______| is .085 ppm and is still not strong enough. Should that standard pass, nearly one million Michigan residents will go unprotected. The American Lung Association recommends | Phone num ber ______• ______j a safer standard be set at .07 ppm. The dangerous ground-level ozone mostly comes from motor vehicle exhaust. The | N um ber in fam ily ______j chemicals (hydrocarbons) in the exhaust bake under the hot sunlight to form ozone, the | N um ber of children ______i main ingredient in smog. Other sources that add to the ozone problem are gasoline stations, chemical plants, paints, solvents and power plants. I A g e s ' ______:______| Ground level ozone is life-threatening for some people and they, including children, need your help. The EPA will formally proposed a new standard on Nov. 30, 1996. j S e x ' ; . .. ' •• . | Write to your representative in Congress, to the administrator of EPA- Carol Browner { Our resident Goodfellow Santa(s) actually go to the recipients ’ homes before } (US EPA, 401 Michigan St., Washington, DC 2Q460) or to President Clinton (The | Christmas and collect a wish list froth parents for their individual children. The j White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500 - phone: 202/456- | identity of the families are never revealed. { 1414, e-mail: President@white house.gov) and advocate that the new ozone standard I______:______!______l be set at .07 ppm. If you would like more information on this topic, call the American Lung Association of Michigan at (800) LUNG-USA. Community Editorials PAUL MUNZENBERGER AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN VOLUNTEER - •' * ' ■ • •- • r '' - ~ ' m.T •~,C' 3 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996 Page 31

Bill provides little support for local arts T h e EDITOR: approach would be to increase the interest in the local arts community to C o m m u n i t y We are writing on behalf of an percentage directed to the community- contact their local House C n e r alliance of groups which strongly based organizations to 30 percent Representative regarding changing THE supports local community-basic! art while directing the remaining 70 this legistlation to positively affect our NEWSPAPER organizations in the Plymoum?Ganion percent to the large cultural local arts community. We encourage WITH ITS HEART IN THE area. institutions. interested parties to move quickly PLYMOUTH- The Michigan Senate has recently It is important to generate stronger since action on the legislation is CANTON passed legislation (Senate Bill 1053) financial support for community-based expected to take place soon after the COMMUNITY that would allow a tax levy for cultural cultural organizations with this Thanksgiving holiday. arts activities to be placed on the legislation because: Thank you for your consideration. 821 Penniman Ave. ballot. We understand that the • Community-based cultural arts JANET A. WARRICK Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 (313) 453-6900 Michigan House of Representatives is organizations support the larger Member, Plymouth Arts Council currently considering a similar bill. regional cultural arts organizations by RANDY J. LEE, A major problem with the proposed developing a strong audience base that Director, Plymouth Arts Council cultural arts tax levy is that it provides both groups share. E. HAMMONDS PUBLISHER: W. Edward Wendover relatively little support for local arts • Community-based cultural arts President, Canton Project Arts organizations. The current proposal organizations dramatically improve EDITOR: CHARLES LITTLE calls for a one-half mill increase with the quality of life at the local level by Rob Kirkbride Superintendent of Schools 80 percent being directed to large providing access to the arts for a wide REPORTER: BONNIE HOLYOAK cultural institutions, 10 percent to new and diverse range of audiences. Brian Corbett county cultural projects, and the • Community-based cultural arts Executive Director, Plymouth Symphony PHOTO EDITOR: Richard Alwood remaining 10 percent to local organizations develop and enhance the GEORGE DODSON community based cultural arts groups. ongoing economic vitality of the arts Principal, Plymouth Canton Schools CRIER MARKETING DIRECTOR: Lisa A. McVeigh This approach does not provide for an by providing numerous opportunities JOANNE W. HULCE ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: equitable sharing of the millage for for local artists. President, Plymouth Community Arts Council Jack Armstrong community-based cultural arts groups. Our alliance feels that stronger DEBBIE MADONNA ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: Please note that our alliance could financial support for community-based Chairperson, “Music in the Park” Michelle Tregembo Wilson support an additional millage request cultural arts organizations will forge a Plymouth Community Arts Council Bill T h im m CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: if there would be a sharing of the more effective partnership between the REV. JOHN J. SULLIVAN Maura Cady millage to adequately fund local groups and the large regional Pastor, Our Lady of Good Council BUSINESS MANAGER: community-based cultural arts cultural institutions. We encourage BETH STEWART Lisa A. Lepping organizations. A more equitable everyone in the area who has an Director, Plymouth Historical Museum B U S IN E S S A S S IS T A N T : Diane Giera RECEPTIONIST: Holiday humbug has no place in community Geneva Guenther Happy holidays! But don’t say that to the several merchants in downtown Plymouth who were robbed, to the businessman on PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY W ith m alice by The Plymouth-Canton Canton’s eastern edge who had two newly-planted Community Crier, Inc. evergreens cut down and hauled away, or to the Lowertown CARRIER DELIVERED toward none $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly official dealing with a complainer’s “the Christmas carols U.S. MAIL DELIVERED: are too loud.” . $40 yearly in U.S.A. M ember While it seems that the Happy Holidays always bring a holiday weirdness committed by obviously uncaring-folk, Printed on share of tension and unhappiness, this year is more wacko Recycled than usual. one is reminded of the sign proudly displayed at old Paper Even before his store was one of the recent to get Wayside Gifts by Retail Genius Julie Thomann: burglarized, a Florist Friend predicted all this weirdness “Shoplifters will be cheerfully beaten to a pulp.” and revealed why: That goes for burglars, tree-stealers and carol-whiners The full moon falls on Christmas Eve. too! COMMITTEDccim £ COMMUNITY im^COMMUNICATIONS a • ^ That may explain it, but when hearing all this anti- Happy Holidays! 345 Fleet St. Congratulations to Plymouth-Canton Festival Singers Plymouth, MI 48170-1656 (313) 453-6860 EDITOR: The aim of MidAmerica wish to make special mention of On Nov. 24, 1996, members of The Productions is to highlight the Donald Daniels, for assisting them in Plymouth-Canton Festival Singers appearance of distinguished preparing for this special concert. PRESIDENT: along with other choruses from across ensembles from throughout the Indeed, your community is fortunate W. Edward Wendover the United States, were led by guest United States in Carnegie Hall. Since to have The Plymouth-Canton conductor Leonard Riccinto, in a 1984, we have presented more than Festival Singers in its midst. MARKETING DIRECTOR: performance of Vivaldi’s G lo ria at 450 ensembles in more than 130 We sincerely hope that you will Gerry Vendittelli Carnegie Hall. concerts in our annual Carnegie Hall continue to support its activities. We ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR I am writing you to inform your series. We are pleased that the chorus look forward to having the chorus Brandy Sereno readership of the wonderful success was part of this series. return to our program in the future. GRAPHIC ARTISTS that the chorus enjoyed in this . We congratulate the members of PETER TIB ORIS Rhonda Delonis John Drauss performance. the chorus on their appearance and MidAmerica Productions Page 32 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: December 4,1996

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