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You can help the Plymouth United zoning for Ann Arbor Rd. Way meet their 1997 fundraising goal of BY SCOTT SPIELMAN A smaller replica of the tower could be tions for features along the ARC, Schaff $800,000 by giving The Plymouth City Commission and the built at the junction of Ann Arbor Road and said. “As long as enthusiasm lasts and goes generously at work. Plymouth Township Board voted unani­ Main Street to add some cohesiveness to mously Monday to create a special, cross­ the ARC. forward, that’s what we’ll do,” he said. Your employer will community zoning district. The next step for the ARC zoning is to have the paperwork The district would provide special zon­ commit some finances to design renova­ to take a donation ing ordinance amendments for businesses directly from your on the north and south side of the Ann paycheck. Or, if your Arbor Road Corridor (ARC). employer doesn’t “This is something we’ve been working participate in the on for a number of years to ensure Ann United Way drive, Arbor Road wasn’t going downhill,” said turn to The Crier’s Dave Schaff, a Plymouth architect working Opinion pages, 22-23 on the ordinance. and clip the donation The zoning would provide for uniform buffers, landscape and parking features for form printed there. businesses on both the city and township Fill it out and send in sides of the street, Schaff said. your donation. You’ll “We wanted a unified look and structure be a part of a com­ to the corridor,” he said. “We want some­ munity-wide effort to thing at the start, in the middle and the end help those in need in of the ARC to give it its own sense of iden­ The Plymouth- tity, instead of being just a string of busi­ Canton Community. nesses.” “We wanted to create a conceptual plan with physical improvements along the ARC, and ties with the downtown area,” said Jim Anulewicz, director of public ser­ vices for Plymouth Township. One of the ideas discussed was a large clock tower at the 1-275 and Ann Arbor Road junction, according to Anulewicz. Air Touch Cellular One has preliminary plans for a communications tower for the junction, Anulewicz said. He hopes to work with Air Touch Cellular to make the tower into a clock tower with the communication workings on the inside, he said. “This is what government needs to do,” he said. “We need to look at was of cooper­ ating with business instead of being argu­ mentative and create solutions instead of problems.” Anulewicz is meeting with the land owner later this week, and if all issues are Ian Searcy and Kelli Zink were crowned King and Queen at Salem High School’s resolved, the tower could be under con­ Homecoming game last Friday. This weekend, Canton High School celebrates its struction within 30 days, he said. own homecoming Friday night (Crier photo, Ryan Nunez). All American Salem wins/ties Biz in the Spirit Canton girl enters Miss Mixed results in both kinds of New Plymouth store special­ Michigan Teen pageant football for Homecoming week izes in Christian See Friends & Neighbors pg. 6 See Sports pgs^ 19-21 See Getting Down to Business pg. 8 Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1~ 1997 Vorva to hold public forum

RgftfiK BY BRYON MARTIN what went wrong,” in the March 22 school a separate school district. Canton’s growing Jerry Vorva will hold a public forum bond election, he said. population, he said, will create a power W Crossroads Realty next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the commission He also said he wants to see, “if there is imbalance and enable it to dominate future chambers at Plymouth City Hall. any interest in doing a recall election for school-related elections. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated tS To be discussed: the “chronology of the school board.” He described their man- Joining the Plymouth district with errors” in the school bond election, his rea- agement of the troubled election as Northville’s school district may be a possi- Creon D . Sm ith sons for appealing the dismissed lawsuit “deplorable and incompetent. The board bility, he said. Residential and Commercial and the possibility of splitting the has violated their position.” “Geographically we’re so much alike. Plymouth-Canton school district. Vorva appealed Wayne County Circuit We both have little downtowns. We’re real- 7664 Canton Center Road Vorva said he hopes citizens will bring a Court Chief Judge James Rashid’s dis- ly four parts of one township,” he said, Canton, MI 48187 variety of opinions to the forum. missal of his lawsuit against the schools. He has not yet spoken with the Office: (313) 453-8700 “I hope they come and talk about all He’ll explain why at the forum. Northville about such a union, he said, their feelings. That’s how you gather data. Through discussion with the attendees, “This is an open session. I’m just saying Fax: (313) 420-6136 I’m open to all information, but most of all he said, he will also explore public interest let’s have a discussion about it.” I want to disseminate the chronology of in splitting Plymouth from Canton to form

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O J F D E ^ 1 J R J B O i ? W (313)455-2350 1052 W. Ann Arbor Rd • Plymouth, MI Main Office Warren/Silvery Lane New Plymouth/Northville Where printing is just the beginning 22290 Michigan Ave. 24935 West Warren Ave. Office Dearborn MI 48123-2247 Dearborn Heights MI 48127 44623 Five Mile Rd. (at Sheldon) High Speed Copies Phone (313) 274-1000 Phone (313) 724-0100 Plymouth MI 48170 ^ 4 * e a c h ( = ) Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC Phone (313) 454-1000 ___with this coupon THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 Page 3 Court stays in Plymouth, still Court committee officially accepts advice to stay in the City

BY SCOTT SKELMAN in allowing the court to keep their adminis­ Until then, court will be held in the lower It’s officially official: the 35th District trative offices in the building. level of Canton Township’s administration Court is staying put. “I don’t know where we’d be without building on Canton Center Road, according • Today at noon, the Canton Wednesday, the Court Advisory them,” he said. “Unisys really has been out­ to Erdman. Chamber of Commerce Committee accepted the court reconstruction standing.” The court’s cash and probation depart­ holds its new member committee’s advice to rebuild the 35th The modular building, which will house ments have moved to the Canton Fire Station luncheon at Summit on District Courthouse on its original site in the 35th District court until the new building on Cherry Hill and Canton Center roads, the Park. Call 313-453- is complete, will begin arriving today, Erdman said. Plymouth Township, according to retired 4040. judge Jim Garber, reconstruction committee according to Court Administrator Kerry Anyone going to the building for payment chair. Erdman. They should be ready for use by or probation purposes should enter from the • Tonight, Canton Parks & “We met several times over the past two N ov. 1. Cherry Hill Road entrance park in the rear of Rec. mens basketball months,” Garber said. “We viewed demo­ “It’s going to be real tight,” Erdman said. the building. league begins its 10- graphic studies and met with the judges “But they should be ready by then.” week season at Field about the needs of the court for the next 20- Elementary School. 25 years. Based on these findings, we recom­ mended the court be built on the same site.” Registration for coed vol­ The committee also recommended that leyball begins today. the new courthouse be larger than the origi­ League play runs from nal: a 30-35,000 square foot, two- or three- Novem ber - February. story building with four courtrooms, accord­ Call 313-397-5110 for info. ing to Garber. Made up of representatives from Canton, T h i s w e e k e n d the Plymouths and the Northvilles, the Court Advisory Board voted unanimously Wednesday to accept the reconstruction com­ • Saturday, the Old Village mittee’s recommendations. Craft Fair takes place in The board is now in the process of select­ Old Village, Plymouth. ing an architect. They will solicit resumes • Saturday, the bus for from architectural firms, particulary those Canton Parks & Rec’s with experience building courthouses. The board hopes to have information from family trip to the Ringling architects by the end of this month and selec­ Brothers and Barnum & tion process completed by the end of the Bailey Circus leaves from year, according to Garber. the Canton Admin­ ‘Time is of the essence,” said Judge Ron istration building at 10:30 Lowe. “Unisys isn’t all that happy with us being on their property because they’ll soon a.m. Returns at 2:30 be at a point where they can sell it to devel­ p.m. Call Canton Parks & opers. The sooner we’re off, the better.” Mary Roland, of Plymouth, helps to load Entertainment ‘98 books into her car. Sale of Rec for more info. Chief Judge John MacDonald agreed, but the hooks, filled with coupons redeemable at a variety of businesses throughout Wayne added that the corporation has been helpful county, will help raise money for the Plymouth Symphony. (Courtesy photo.) N e x t W e e k

• Tuesday, from 5:30-7:30 Cutting for cancer p.m., Central Middle School invites Plymouth Businesses and neighbors BY CHIARA CANNELLA So far, the event has received generous to uses its pool and gym­ Jan and Jim West have thought about support. There will be several drawings for hosting a benefit for a long time. But as the ‘There are very few large gifts bags donated by hair care dis­ nasium facilities during lives of more and more employees at The tributors. Speedy Printing has given a dis­ “Gym & Swim” night. Cutting Quarters Salon were affected by people who don’t know count on copying the flyers. The Wests are Registered guests, only. cancer, the owners decided that this was the also trying to find other area stores willing year to do it. o f somebody who has to offer them a discount on the refresh­ I n d e x Plymouth’s first-ever “Cutting for a cancer, unfortunately. I ments. The staff finds these displays of Cure,” will take place Sunday, Oct. 12 at generosity encouraging. Jan said, “I’ve had Business...... pg. 8 the downtown salon. Salon employees will clients who come in and they see the flyer volunteer their time providing hair cuts for just hope we have a so they’ll take it and post it at work.” And Friends & Neighbors pg. 6 the benefit of the American Cancer Society. good turn-out.’ two weeks before the event, donations have Happenings...... pgs. 10-11 The owners of the salon, which has a 20 already started to come in, she said. Deaths...... pg. 16 year history in Plymouth, are optimistic The salon sent out nearly 300 flyers to Sports...... pgs. 19-21 about the effect the event will have. J a n W e s t area schools, newspapers, radio stations Because this is their first benefit they are and businesses in an effort to reach as many Opinions...... pgs.22-23 not sure what to expect, but are proud to be Cutting Quarters people as possible. “Cancer hits just about working on such a project. everyone now,” Jan said. “There are very “Just the feedback we get from clients The Wests are hoping customers will few people who don’t know of somebody who come in,” Jan said, “they say it’s really stop by even if they don’t need a haircut. who has cancer, unfortunately. great that w e’re doing it.” Donations are being accepted but Jan Everybody’s been really positive. I just The Crier’s Plus sections “And when you do something for a ben­ stressed that the money is not the most hope we have a good turn-out.” take an interesting and efit, I think it makes you feel good.” important aspect of the day, rather “support “Cutting for a Cure” will take place informative look at topics Several employes have been personally for our endeavor to do a benefit for the can­ from 9 a.m. -4 p.m.. Haircuts are $20 and touched by cancer in the past few years, so cer society.” The salon will provide not proceeds will benefit the American Cancer in P-C-N. Check out the staff commitment is strong, she said. only refreshments, prizes and gifts, but also Society. For more information, call (313) Auto Care section, which “Everyone’s excited. I put up a sign up asking a chance for people to celebrate and honor 459-0640. runs Oct. 22. people to work and everybody signed up.” a good cause. Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 HUD subsidy renewed for Canton Commons Official says ‘No one even has to think about moving out if they don’t want to’

B Y SCOTT SPEELMAN Since this summer, however, Barnard said HUD has reconsidered the judgement. Residents of Canton Commons have at least a year’s worth of breathing room, and proba­ “We decided that we would base all decisions on a property-by-property basis,” Barnard bly a lot longer, according to Ken Barnard, public information officer for the Department of said. “Canton Commons upholds all HUD standards, so it wouldn’t be fair to base the decision Housing and Urban Development (HUD). on the state of property in Colorado.” HUD has renewed subsidy contracts with Highland Management, the firm that owns Terms of HUD contracts vary, according to Barnard. The one year renewal of the Canton Canton Commons. Commons subsidy is not unusual, he said. “Everything has returned to business as usual,” Barnard said. “The subsidy contracts were “It all depends on the kind of contract that we sign,” he said. “We don’t anticipate an> extended to one year after they had originally expired, which was in June.” problems when this contract is up, because Canton Commons has always maintained our stan­ Highland Management was originally penalized for improper maintenance of property in dards, Colorado, according to Barnard. HUD was going to revoke all of the firm’s subsidy contracts. “The bottom line is that no one even has to think about moving out if they don’t want to.” $4.5 million for improvements in Canton budget draft

BY SCOTT SPIELMAN The money will go into several projects The Township will Morton Tayloi Canton Township’s preliminary budget including road improvements, park improve­ levy no additional ‘The bottom line is we’ll Road between calls for more than $4.5 million in communi­ ments and capital projects, he said. mills for the improve­ Warren and Ford ty improvements next year, according to “We plan to spend a lot of money on com­ ments, according to have $4.5 million o f non­ roads and land Canton Township Supervisor Tom Yack. munity improvements,” Yack said. Yack. The funds will acquisition, Yack come from additional tax payer funds to use for said. revenues from licens­ Funds for coun­ Fire Safety Week kicks off es, permits and addi­ community ty road improve­ tional state shared- ments have to be revenues which improvements.’ allocated whethei at Plymouth station resulted from they happen or not. Canton’s mid-decade Tom Yack Yack said. The Plymouth Community Fire Department will kick-off National Fire Safety Week, census. “We have tc Oct. 6-11, with an open house and tour of Fire Station #3, 13600 Beck Road, this Additional funds Canton Twp. Supervisor come up for a 2C Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. will come from the per cent match foi Visitors can walk through the fire/safety house, see the trucks and fire gear and meet sale of Township land, Yack said. county road projects, like Beck and Morton their community firefighters. Refreshments will be provided by the Ford Motor Company Some of the projects scheduled are the Taylor,” he said. “W e’re not that happy about Sheldon Road Plant. paving of Beck Road between Cherry Hill it because last year we didn’t have to put up All Plymouth Community Fire Stations will be open to the public from 2 - 8 p.m dur­ and Warren roads, the second phase of the that match.” ing Fire Safety Week. Palmer-Sheldon park, the development of “Sometimes the county will schedule improvements but they don’t get around to them,” Yack said. That has been especially THIS PAPER IS true in the development of Morton Taylor PROUDLY Road, Yack said. “I’ll believe it when I see PRINTED ON it.” Crier Classifieds get results. Match funds set aside for county road 100% RECYCLED improvements that don’t happen will be PAPER WITH banked for next year, Yack said. Please continue the recycling loop SOY INKS The Township Board went through the budget in a special study session yesterday. The budget will go before the board next | r week. Public notices Yack said, “The bottom line is we’ll have V j f t T h e $4.5 million of non-tax payer funds to use for Com m unity Crier community improvements.” USPS-340- 1 50 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Published weekly at 821 Penniman Ave., CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR GENERAL ELECTION. NOVEMBER 4. 1997 Plymouth, MI ‘Schools Now’ 48170-1624. 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N e ig h b o r s All American girl in the news Canton girl chosen fo r Miss Teen Michigan A ll American Pageant BY SCOTT SPIELMAN other things that I’ve always wanted to Joseph Tate, of Plymouth, At first it was all make believe and do.” Leonard F. Kierszkowski of magazines. And that’s a lot, for the home-schooled Northville, James Stewart Brown, of Katie Clavier, 12, of Canton and her girl who’s known what type of career Canton and Douglas W. Cartwright friend Nikki used to dress up in her moth­ she’s wanted from a very young age. of Canton recently became Founding er’s high-heels and pretend to be models. Clavier, who has been fascinated with Sponsors of the Michigan Vietnam Now, thanks to answering an ad in sign language since her mother began Monument. The men participated in Young Modern Magazine, make believe teaching it to her at the age of four, plans the campaign to raise funds to build could become reality. Clavier has been to use the skills as a prosecuting attorney the monument in Lansing on the State selected for the 1997 Miss Michigan Teen for the hearing impaired. Capitol grounds. All American Pageant this weekend. It is another goal that originated in The Vietnam Monument will be the “I’ve wanted to do this since I was games with friends. first project to be located in the pro­ four,” she said. “I think it’s so cool.” “My friends and I would play Court posed Michigan All Veterans Park to Her mother, Sandy, had a slightly dif­ TV in the basement,” she said. “We be located directly behind the State ferent reaction. would prosecute my sister for eating Capitol. The fundraising goal for the “I was flabbergasted,” she said. “ I something she wasn’t supposed to. Being monument is $2.3 million. couldn’t believe it was my kid.” a lawyer has always interested me. I like Katie at first misinterpreted her moth­ to argue and I don’t like bad guys.” Army Sgt. Noelle E. Corley has er’ss reaction. “I thought she was having Clavier, who attends Canton Calvary deployed on a temporary duty assign­ a panic attack,” she sajd. Assembly of God church, already has ment as part of Joint Task Force- The surprise was that Clavier was cho­ experience with the legal system. She Southwest Asia headquartered in sen, even though she hadn’t turned 13 yet, helps her mother with causes like Parents Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. she said. The pageant doesn’t usually Against Sexual Offenders (PASO). She The joint task force coordinates accept girls under the age of 13. Clavier also helped protest the Housing and Operation Southern Watch which was selected on the strength of her per­ Urban Development (HUD) decision to plans joint military operations for sonal interview, and because she would KATIE CLAVIER not renew Canton Common’s subsidy coalition forces comrpised of U.S. Air turn 13 before August o f next year. housing by making signs that read ‘HUD Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Being in the pageant has caused some make-up makes my face itch.” spelled backwards is DUH.’ service members, along with British changes in Clavier’s life, she said. She Just the same, Clavier is excited to be a The pageant is in the grand ballroom and French forces. had to practice walking in high heels (for part of the pageant, she said. of the Royce Hotel in Romulus, Saturday Corley is an intelligence analyst real, this time) and wearing make-up. “It’ll give me an opportunity to be with and Sunday. If Clavier wins, she will head normally with the 502nd Personnel “The first time I tried walking in heels people and make new friends,” she said. to the 20th Annual Miss Teen All Service Battalion at Fort Hood, I almost fell down,” she said. “And the “And if I happen to win I can go on to do American Pageant in Florida. Killeen, TX. She is a 1991 graduate of Riverview High School in Sarasota, FL and the daughter of Edwin R. and Dean Saxton celebrates 100 years Katherine J. Ortiz of Canton. • BY SCOTT SPIELMAN and a third store in Redford in 1946, Marine Pvt. Joel C. Laderoot, son When Northville seceded from according to Bill, who started working for of Rick L. Laderoot of Canton, Plymouth Township in the spring of 1898, his father as a teenager in 1939. recently completed the Motor Vehicle Dean Saxton was less than a year old. Saxton’s accomplishments aren’t limit­ Operator Course at Marine Corps But 100 years later, Saxton continues ed to the business world. He served during Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood, MO. to leave his mark on P-C-N business. WW I, and is the last known survivor of Laderoot acquired the specialty Saxton turned 100 years old Aug. 9, the Battery D of the famous 32nd Infantry skills and technical ability necessary to and more than 30 relatives joined him in Division, which was known as the Red operate light and medium tactical­ Tucson, AZ to celebrate. D ivision. wheeled vehicles during various field “He’s doing great,” said son Bill “He caught pneumonia in England and and convoy operations. Laderoot spent Saxton who manages Saxton’s Garden is fortunate to be alive,” Bill said. “He more than 1,800 hours of classroom Center on Ann Arbor Trail. “He’s doing was separated from his division for a instruction and practical application much better there than he was in the nurs­ while, and didn’t meet up with them again learning how to drive designated ing hom e.” until towards the end of the war.” courses on and off road. Saxton’s has been a fixture in During that time, Dean Saxton was a Laderoot, who joined the Marine Plymouth for more than 60 years, but the runner for an artillery unit. He would run Corps in 1997, is a 1996 graduate of business made a few stops along the way between the forward observers and batter­ the Stark Weather Center in Plymouth. to it’s present location. ies of guns and relay information, accord­ • Dean first opened his business in ing to Bill. Army Cpt. Scott R . Swartzwelter Northville in 1928. In 1934 he purchased “He was running through pretty dicey DEAN SAXTON of Plymouth is attending the Advanced land in Plymouth from a family member conditions,” he said. “He had a few close liked and respected.” Officer Engineering course at Ft. and opened a store there, where the encounters.” * Bill said his father owes his long-life at Leonard Wood, MO, and simultane­ Mayflower Meeting House stands today, Saxton also founded the Plymouth least in part to healthy eating. ously completing his M.S. Degree at according to Bill. V.F.W. Post shortly after he moved to “He found out he had high-blood pres­ the University of Missouri Rolla cam­ The business moved to its current loca­ town in 1942 and was a member of the sure and became interested in eating pus for Engineering. tion in 1937 and expanded as Saxton pur­ Chamber of Commerce and a 50-year healthy,” Bill said. “W e’d always say it Swartzwelter is a 1989 graduate of chased surrounding property. member of the Kiwanis. was his own fault for eating all those sun­ Canton High School. He graduated Saxton had three businesses at one “He is very personable with the pub­ flower seeds, garlic and wheat germ, and from the Military Academy at West time in the late ‘30s and early ‘40s. He lic,” Bill said. “Everyone enjoyed coming he would just laugh.” Point in 1993. operated the Northville store until 1942, in and talking to him. He is very well- THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 Page 7

Bikin 9 businessfolk of P-C-N

A machinist, an entertainment broker, an insurance salesman and an artist. In the work- This Sunday, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., the Second Annual Great Chili Cookoffs Harley place they don’t share much in common. But outside, on the road, maybe wearing a little Davidson bike show will fill downtown Plymouth with motor cycle enthusiasts from all black leather, they are joined in a love of motorcycles. over. Honda. BMW. Harley-Davidson. Names that, if it didn’t mean bugs in their teeth, This year, before taking a day trip out to Pinkney, a few local business folk with a feel would bring smiles to their faces. for the road took time to talk about their motorcycles and stories. CRIER PHOTOS BYR. ALWOOD, JR. John Folino, Sr. John Folino, Jr. B ik Cl1992 Harley B ik e : 1992 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Davidson Dynaglide C lassic B u s in e s s : Independent B u s in e s s : Builder with Builder John Sr.'s com pany He’s been riding for 35 years, His dad’s hobby inspired junior including two cross-country to start riding Harleys after first trips, and tours to upstate New riding dirt bikes. “I walked in York. looking for a dirt bike, saw the Harleys and got sidetracked.”

Joe & Donna John Becker N a p o lita n o B ik e : Harley Davidson B ik e : 1996 Harley Electraglide Davidson Ultra Classic B u s in e s s : J.L. Becker, B u sin e s s: M ech a n ica l variety of ventures, and Engineering Systems, property development C anton. Has logged more than 49,000 miles on his bike, which is not Riding for two years; made big his first; earliest ride was a trip to Stugis, S.D., in August. Cushman Eagle.

Michael Tinik D a v e Varga B ik e :/9 9 3 H arley B ik e : 1974 BMW 600 Davidson Dyna Wideglide B u sin e s s: Signs & B u s in e s s iB ra ssR in g D ecorative A rt Productions No biker nicknames he’ll admit Loves Bike Week, the first week to. Started riding in 1971 on a in March in Daytona, FL. customized BSA and has found “Everybody down there is into it. it hard to bewithout one since. Everyone wants to talk abou t “Once you get on one, you’re their bikes.” hooked.”

Bob DeMattia Bruce Mirto & Carl Berry B ik e : Honda Shadow Businesses: Bob, the B u s in e s s : Mirto & Co., R.A. DeMattia Group; Insurance and business Carl, former Plymouth consultants, Plymouth Twp. Police Chief. Bruce couldn’t take time to talk The pair head out on the high­ about his Honda or the Norton way for a trip to Harley he has in storage; too muclfthe Davidson’s HQ; they are part­ businessman, a call on his cel ners in opening a new Harley phone commanded his attention. dealership in Taylor, MI. Page 8 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997

N e ig h b o r s Business in the Spirit in business BY SCOTT SPIELMAN Sometimes it seems like destiny. When Rampn and Sarah Miller were first looking for a place to open their Christian oriented bookstore, they thought about Plymouth. “W e’d been looking here since this spring,” said co-owner Ramon. “This town has a lot of history and a lot of richness to it. It’s beautiful.” The Millers said they had to choose beiween opening their building in the Detroit area or moving up north. “We both wanted to come to Plymouth, but couldn’t find the right place,” Sarah said. “Then this building opened up and it was perfect.” The building is an old-style home located on N. Mill and Liberty in Old Village. Its open three rooms and parking lot made it the ideal location for the Miller’s first business, Life in the Spirit Bookstore. The store offers more than books, Brendan Dunleavy of Plymouth however. In addition to Bibles, study Township was appointed the new guides and youth-oriented fiction, Wayne County Commission Auditor customers will also find a wide array of General at the Sept. 18 Commission games, T-shirts, ties and Christian art. meeting. He was selected from a field “We wanted to offer more than just of eight finalists after a nationwide Bibles and books,” Sarah said. “We hope search.- that people will come in and buy a book Dunleavy spent the last six years for themselves and a gift for a friend or in the auditor general’s department, family member.” working closely with Ramona They’d have plenty to choose from. Ramon and Sara Miller hope business helps customers find life in the Spirit. Person, the auditor general who Life in the Spirit offers many different A faith-oriented bookstore had always of getting to know God is not just going resigned early this year. A certified types of Christian art, including pendants been in Ramon’s mind, he said. to church at the end of the week and public accountant since 1987, and other jewelry, angel sculptures, music “I’ve always wanted my own business forgetting Him for the rest of the week.” Dunleavy holds a master’s degree in boxes, and a wide selection of faith- and I wanted to do something I knew The couple have high hopes for their finance from Walsh College, and a oriented ties and T-shirts. about.” he said. “W e’ve been saving first business. bachelor’s degree in accounting from The kids section features an money and looking for the right place.” “It isn’t just a business, its doing Michigan State University. assortment of gameis, puzzle books, The idea for the store name came from God’s work,” Sarah Miller said. “We •...... animated videos and even Christian Scripture, according to Ramon. want to help enrich people’s lives. It’s Eastern Michigan University has comic books featuring the struggle of “The way of being in the spirit is a really helping them, and that in turn, appointed Kathlen S. McNulty, of Archangels. day-by-day devotion,” he said. “The way helps us.” ' Plymouth, as an employe and benefits representative. McNulty earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State Filling the wall University and her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University Crier ad, graphic arts department add to wall of awards and is a candidate for a master’s degree in administration from Central Crier Advertising Director Jack Michigan University. She has worked Armstrong (left) and Blackwell Ford as a human resources consultant at Sales Manager Len Gossman (right) EMU since 1996. From 1977 to 1996, hold up Blackwell Ford’s 1997 Guide she served in a variety of Ad, which won Best Use of management and training specialists Newspaper Art Service in the annual positions and as an employment and AdCon Display Advertising Contest. benefits administrator at Vista Maria Other awards The Crier took home in Dearborn Heights. were: Best Ad Idea: Color, for Heide’s • ' Flowers and Gifts ad in the 1996 Fall The Plymouth Community Arts Festival edition; 2nd Best Ad Idea: Council named Elizabeth Calhoun as Black & White, The Community Crier their new office manager. Jennifer www.northvilleMi.com ; honorable Tobin will continue as director of mention in Best Multi-Color Ad for PCAC and Stella Greene was named the Lowertown Grill in the 1996 Fall president at the council’s annual Festival edition and Honorable meeting on Aug. 11,1997. Mention in Best Newspaper Promotion for the Guide Suppplement.

'— “r- THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 Page 9 Fate of Plymouth House | T irsetory to Your topic BY BRYON MARTIN - wants to have the house removed from its Hank Prebys, of Greenfield Village, grounds by the spring of next year. ... T8MP will be on hand at the Plymouth Historic ' Such a move would involve disman­ District Commission meeting tonight to tling, moving, reassembling and restoring measure interest in returning the the house, Phillips said. Plymouth house to The Plymouth “It would cost more than building a Com m unity. new structure,” “Hank’s going ‘I f within a week or so, Phillips said. “So [®1: ACCOUNTANTS to come in and it would take give us the history there is no interest in someone with an of the house and excitement for POST. SMYTHE explain the moving the house, the Plymouth history. JOHN E VOS III specifics of it com- If within a week or • Slip and Fall Injuries LUTZ. & ZIEL LLP in g b a c k ,” c o m ­ so there is no » Bodily Injury Cases CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS mission Chairman Village will look else­ interest in moving 8 Auto A ccident (No Fault) SERVING THE PLYMOUTH Joe Phillips said. the house the • D efective Product Injuries COMMUNITY SINCE 1961 • Professional M alpractice where. Ideally, Village will look • Corporate, business and individual tax planning The house was 8 Workers Com pensation build in Plymouth elsewhere.” and tax preparation. around 1845 and though, we’d like to Prebys said an Sommers, Schwartz • Management advisory and consultation has sat in a corner Y psilanti-based Silver & Schwartz, P.C. • Business valuation and litigation support of Greenfield find a way to get it contractor has NO FEE FOR INITIAL ‘ Estate planning and tax preparation Village since being “expressed a great CONSULTATION • Audit, review and compilation engagements. moved there by back to Plymouth ’ deal of interest in Henry Ford in it, has had movers OVER 50 LAWYERS 1034 W. Ann Arbor Tr., Plymouth SERVING YOU FOR 40 YEARS 1929. Hank Prebys (at the Village) (313)453-8770 After years of and done measure­ (313) 455-4250 Fax (313) 453-0312 use by Ford’s Greenfield Village ments. They’re in PLYMOUTH An A. I. C. P. A. Quality Reviewed Firm. architect, Henry the process of see­ Cutler, the building has sat vacant and ing if they can finance it and put it where fallen into disrepair, Phillips said. they want to put it. Greenfield Village has deemed the “Ideally, though, we’d like to find a house unworthy of renovation and is way to get it back to Plymouth.” searching for parties interested in buying Tonight’s meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and relocating it. Prebys said the Village on the second floor of Plymouth City Hall. Stroll Into An Exciting Retirement Lifestyle

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PC COUNCIL ON AGING MONTHLY There will be a meeting on Monday O ct 13 at 1:30 p.m. Topic of the meeting will be 245 N. Main Street • Plymouth “How to get the good guys for repairs and renovation.” Call 453-1234 Member FDIC (313)455-1511 GOD’S GOLDEN GIRLS Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites women over 50 to join “God’s Golden Girls.” Meet third Friday of each month, noon. Free lunch with reservation. Call Pattie, 981-0286. ' CANTON REPUBLICAN CLUB Canton Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at Cherry Hill School at 7 p.m. Call Melissa McLaughlin, 495-0304. Saturday PLYMOUTH-CANTON CIVITAN MEETING P-C Civitan Club holds their monthly dinner meeting, third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Water Club Bar & Grill. Call Margaret, 455-6989. October 4. 1997 PLYMOUTH YMCA “Y” KIDS For children ages 3-5. Openings for afternoon sessions. Age 3 meets Tuesday and Thursday, ages 4-5 meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Call YMCA, 453-2904. PLYMOUTH ORATORIO SOCIETY Society invites interested singers to join this year’s performances, including Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes and the Durufle Requiem. Practices held weekly. No audition neces­ sary. Call Clark or Karen Chapin, 453-4765.

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G r e a t B a r g a i n s HIGHSCHOOLERS INVITED High School students who are interested in pursuing careers in engineering are invited to GMI College of Engineering on Oct. 9. For more information or to register call 1-800- 955-4464, ext. 7865. All sales are as-is, and al COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Footaction is offering 100,000 in college scholarships. The company will be accepting applications through Jan. 15, 1998. Write Hooked on Sports, 7880 Bent Branch Dr., sales are final. #100, Irving Texas 75063. Quantities are limited to V o l u n t e e r

NAMANS stock on hand. NORTHVILLE YOUTH ASSISTANCE Northville youth assistance is looking for mentors. Training begins Sept. 29. If interest­ Don't miss this ed call Ellen (248) 344-1618. BLOOD DRIVE There will be a blood drive at the Post Office on Clipper St. (off Beck Rd.) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8. Walk -ins are welcome. Call 453 6111. ^ O W - H O ^ ® opportunity for a HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NIGHT Representatives from Habitat For Humanity will be speaking at The First Baptist Church great deal on of Plymouth on Sunday, October 12, at 6:30. Call 313-432-7700. N.A. MANS STUDENT EXCHANGE WINDOWS, Families needed to host international students from “Academic Year in America,” spon­ sored by American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation. Students range from 15-18 DO-IT CENTER years, arrive from Brazil, Germany, Spain, Netherlands and other countries. Call Amy 41900 Ford Road DOORS, Mullen, 1-800-322-4678, ext. 5423. GUEST SPEAKERS NEEDED AT P-C SCHOOLS C a n t o n P-C Business Education Partnership in need of individuals to share occupation informa­ LUMBER, tion to students in classroom settings. Call 416-4903. 313/844-2679 CHOREPROGRAM KITCHEN Senior Alliance offers a chore referral program that puts workers in touch with seniors in need of chores and home repairs. Reasonable fee. Call (313) 722-2830. DONATE PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTION AND BATH CABINETS. Plymouth District Library seeks individuals, businesses, groups to donate the cost of a subscription to one of over 300 periodicals it subscribes to. Sponsor’s name appears on front cover. Donation is federal, state tax deductible. Call 453-0750. THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 Page 11 Page 14 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997

W hat’s Happening W H E f t E — To list your group's event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice can you recycle? IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170. Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's th e escape - wsdp ply mouth SEE PG. 130 of calendar (space permitting). The GUIDE t S a le m v s . C a n to n Plymouth-Cdnton-Northville W ed. 10/8 7:00 PM (3 1 3 )4 5 3 -6 9 0 Q :x:::# PLYMOUTH-CANTON’S RADIO STATION

E v e n t s Start Your Career Off Right !! TON ( HOME ST. ) Large international transportation conglomerate New address? SENIOR CELEBRATION DAY is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic indi­ viduals to fill openings in their fast paced, WELCOME WAGON® The Livonia Plymouth senior celebration day takes pace on Oct. 17 at Burton Manor of Romulus location. Successful candidates should can help you Livonia. Cost is $1. Deadline is Oct. 3. Call Mary Carter 421-4513. possess a Bachelors Degree or equivalent business feel at home CIRCUS TRIP experience along with excellent communication , Greeting new neighbors is a tradition with WELCOME WAGON - ‘America’s Neighborhood Tradition.” Canton Parks and Rec. is sponsering a family trip to Barnum and Baily Circus Oct. 4. and time management skills. I'd like to visit you. To say “Hi” and present gifts and Register at Canton Parks And Rec. Dept. First come, first serve. greetings from community-minded businesses. I'll Positions offered: also present invitations you can redeem for more GUEST STORY TELLER gifts. And it's all free. ^Excellent salary A WELCOME WAGON visit is a special treat to help CANTON FIRE The Plymouth District Library will be hosting storyteller Peggy Heiny as she tells stories you get settled and feeling more ‘at home.” A l/Benefits package friendly get-together is easy to arrange. Just call me. COMMA, Chimnee Cricket to children from kindergarten through third grade. Program begins Oct. 4. Call 453- DEPT. EVENTS t/Great opportunity 3 4 5 Fleet St. “Chimney Sweep” 0750. Plymouth 865 Wing St. ART EXHIBITION ENTRY FORMS First Presbyterian Church, Northville sponsoring Don’t wait any longer! Invest your skills and 20th Annual Poster Contest (313) 453-6860 Plymouth-(313)416-0800 enthusiasm in a great opportunity!! —“Let’s hear it for Fire Safety” “Sharing the Gift,” fifth annual Juried Fine Art In N.Canton In Plymouth The Community Crier Exhibition. 1997 entry forms now available for the Send Resume to HRI P.O. Box 2469 Dearborn, MI Call Ciaudet: Call Mary Moses: — Test your detectors 821 Penniman N.A. Mans Canton Oct. 4-10 show. Cash awards from $50-$300. Call 48123 ATTN: VP of Operations 313/453-1918 313/459-5582 — Co-sponsored by Canton Chamber Plymouth Do-lt Center (810)349-0911 for info. of Commerce (313)453-6900 Atchinson Ford 4 1 9 0 0 Ford Rd. BA K E SA L E — grades 1-3 and 4-6 9800 Belleville Rd. Canton • (313) 981-5800 The Bradbury Boutique and Sake Sale will be held Tours at both stations-groups call (3 mi. S. of Michigan Ave.) Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Clubhouse in Plymouth “It’s a Done Deal” at Belleville from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info call 416-1656. ahead or families can drop-in. SECOND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Community Federal (313) 697-9161 Harley-Davidson is expecting over 3000 motorcy­ FORD Fire Safety House-All grade schools Credit Union MCDONALD cles this second annual event. Registration will be Plymouth (313) 453-1200 5 5 0 W. S e v e n M ile (public & private) Remerica Real Estate Corp from 1:30 a.m.-ll:a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12. For Canton (313)455-0400 (Between Northville and Sheldon Road) more info call 762-4333. Northville (810) 348-2920 40500 Ann Arbor Rd.Suite 102 YOUTH INTERNET CLASSES (248) 349-1400 (313) 427-6650 Talks and presentations by request Plymouth • (313)459-4500 Plymouth District Library is offering internet class­ Trading Post Handouts available during tours es for children in 4th-8th grade. Class will be held 1009 Ann Arbor Road Oct. 4 and Oct. 28. For more info call 453-0750. Jack Demmer Ford Plymouth • (313)453-0022 m m 37300 Michigan Ave. W ayne' Laird’s Auto Glass & Trim Ray Stella Contracting, Inc. (313) 721-2600 1094 S. Main Kitchens by Stella Plymouth • (313)453-2599 H e a l t h 747 S. Main • Plymouth Plymouth Community Fire (313)459-7111 World Travel, Inc. CHRISTIAN AEROBICS CLASS F i r s t u n i t e d Department Fire Safety PMC Center Christian Aerobics classes are offered by Aerobic Fitness at St. Johns Church. Free intro­ TRINITY 42183 Ann Arbor Road ductory class Friday, Oct. 4 from 6-7p.m. Call 248-348-1280. METHODIST CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN O p e n H o u s e Plymouth • (313)459-6753 SELF DEFESE CLASS OF PLYMOUTH 45201 N. Territorial Rd. CHURCH Womens self defense courses are being offered at the Plymouth Salvation Army. The 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (West of Sheldon Rd.) Saturday October 4th course starts Monday, O ct 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. For more info call Martha at at Gotfredson & Ann Arbor Rd. 313-453-5464. (313)453-5280 (From M-14 take Gotfredson Rd South) Horton Plumbing CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS Dr. Dean A. Klump, Senior Minister 8:00am Praise & Worship Service Rev. Tonya M. Amesen, Associate Minister 9:30am Lifeline-Contemporary Start Fire Safety Week with a visit to 1382 S. Main • Plymouth Learning what to expect during pregnancy labor and delivery, can make the whole thing Service (313) 453-3332 more rewarding. 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday from O ct 1 - Nov. 5. For info call 655- 9:00 AM 11:00 am Traditional Service Fire Station #3, 13600 Beck Bd. Tour Continental Breakfast served 8-9:30am 1110. & Sunday School for all ages 9:30am F L U SH O T S 11:00 A M Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor the station, see the trucks and gear, Rev. Wm. Branham - Assoc. Pastor Oakwood hospital Anapolis Center-Wayne, on Oct. 8 and Oct. 22. No appointment F a m i l y W o r s h i p walk through the Fire/Safety House. Nursery Provided required. $5.00 may be covered by medicare. Call 1-800-453-well. C h i l d r e n ’s C h u r c h (313)459-9550 OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING N u r s e r y Meet your Firefighters. Oakwood Health Care is hosting Osteoporosis screening at Oakwood Center Canton on Saturday, O ct 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more info call 1-800-543-WELL. SENIOR HEALTH SCREENINGS First Baptist Church • H ours: 10:00 until 5:00 • Local senior citizens can get life saving health screenings at the Livonia- Plymouth - 45000 N. Territorial Rd. • Refreshments provided by Northville Senior Celebration Day, O ct 17. For more information call Dorothy Tilney at Plymouth, 48170 248-349-0358 or Sandy Nash at 517-373-3998. (313)455-2300 Ford Motor Company LA LECHE LEAGUE Same Location La Leche League, a support group for breastfeeding mothers meets monthly, second and Same Friendly People Sheldon Rd.Plant fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call 397-0197. 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Warren, Obituaries Dearborn Heights MI, 48127. JEAN W. HARRISON For more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier, Jean W. Harrison, a Plymouth resident, died Sept. 24, 1997 at the contact your funeral director or call {313) 453-6900 age of 90. Mrs. Harrison was born Dec. 16, 1906 in Stayner, Ontario. She HALLE MARIE ACERRANO worked for several years for John Haller Manufacturing of Halle Marie Acerrano, a Plymouth resident, died Sept. 17, 1997. Northville and Detroit Gasket as a machine operator. She was Halle was bom in Ann Arbor, MI. amember of Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Her She is survived by her parents, Ronald G. and Sherry Marie hobbies included reading and needlework. Acerrano of Plymouth; sister, Evelyn Marie Acerrano of Plymouth; She is survived by her daughters, Frances (Edwin) Scott of St. grandparents, Basil and Sandra DeWitt of Plymouth, Ronald and Clair Shores, MI; Winifred (Roy) Amaut of Canton; son, Michael Laurie Acerrano of Wayne; and several aunts and uncles. Harrison of Drummond Island, MI; son-in-law Joe Eves of Services were held at Riverside Cemetery with Deacon Tony Plymouth, Edwin Scott and Roy Arnaut; nine grandchildren; 15 Kendzierski from St. Theodore Catholic Church officiating. Local grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in arrangements by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. death by her husband, Edward; and children, Ruth Eves, Teddy Harrison and Kathleen Harrison. MARY J. ROOSE Services wereheld at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Mary J. Roose, a Livonia resident, died Sept. 21, 1997 at the age with the Rev. Fr. John Sullivan officiating. Burial was at Holy of 83. Sepulchre Cemetery. Local arangements were made by the Schrader- Mrs. Roose was born Oct. 16, 1913 in Flint. She was a Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be homemaker. given to Angela Hospice. She is survived by her sons, Stanley (Elaine) Roose of Farmington Hills, John (Linda) Roose of Plymouth, Caroll (Donna) Roose of LLOYD A. SULLIVAN Franklin, TN; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Lloyd A. Sullivan, a Livonia resident, died Sept. 26, 1997 at the Services were held at The Church of the Nazarene of Plymouth age of 75. with the Rev. Arthur C. Magnuson officiating. Burial was at Glen Mr. Sullivan was born April 22, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI. He Eden Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Vermeulen retired after 31 years of service with the City of Detroit Department Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can of Transportation. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the be given to Angela Hospice or Church of the Nazarene of Plymouth. Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He is survived by his sisters, Agnes Krupa of Livonia, Angeline ROBERT J. COOPERSMITH Short of Livonia, Catherine (Martin) Stoskopf of Livonia, Frances Robert J. Coopersmith, a Plymouth resident, died Sept. 22, 1997 Greer of Canton; and many nieces and nephews. at the age o f 74. Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader- Mr. Coopersmith was bom March 9, 1923 in Detroit. He was a Howell Funeral Home with the Rev. Fr. Henry W. Roodbeen retired police officer for the city of Detroit. He came to the officiating. Burial was at Livonia Center Cemetery. Plymouth Community in 1980 from Detroit. He was a membe of St. Kenneth Catholic Church, the Plymouth V.F.W., Plymouth Elks, ELLWOOD W. MOREY Livonia'K of C, Detroit Police Officers Association, Retire Detroit Ellwood W. Morey, a Canton resident, died Sept. 26, 1997 at the Police and Fire Fighters Association, a member of the Pearl Harbor age of 88. Survivors Association and the WWII Submarine Vets Association. Mr. Morey was born May 6, 1909 in Detroit. He was a letter He received the Victory Medal in WWII. carrier. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Coopersmith of Plymouth; He is survived by his daughters, Judith M. Morey of Westland, daughters, Karen (Jim) Russell of Livonia, Deborah (Ron) Bass of Pamela J. (Kenneth) Collins of Canton; grandchildren, Kari S. Phoenix, AZ; sons, Craig (Margaret) Coopersmith of Beaverton, MI; Baden and Eric Y. Baden, both of Canton; and sister Reita Eddy of sister, Marion (Carl) Kummer of Holliday, FL; brother, Francis Detroit. (Donna) Coopersmith of Nebraska; five grandchildren; and one Arrangements were made by and services held at the Vermeulen great-grandchild. Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth with Thomas P. Eggebeen Services were held at St. Kenneth Catholic Church with the Rev. officiating. Burial was at Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial Father Joseph S. Mallia officiating. Burial was at St. Hedwig contributions can be given to the American Lung Association, 18860 Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. Local arrangements were made by W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075. the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be given to American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Dominic M. Bommarito, 83, journeyman sheet metalman * A L IC E H A R B Dominic M. Bommarito, a Plymouth resident, died Sept. 24, 1997. Alice Harb, a West Palm Beach, FI, resident, died Sept. 21, 1997 He is survived by his wife, Erma A. of Plymouth; daughter, Mary Ann (Michael) at the age ©f 86. Mountain of Plymouth; three grandchildren; and one sister. Mrs. Harb was bom Sept. 11, 1911 in Waranshahr, Turkey. She Services were held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Arrangements was a homemaker. were made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Cimeot of Canton; sons, Joseph (Linda) Harb of Davidsonville, MD, Gerald (Gail) Harb of Helen L. Sutuak, 84, caregiver to the elderly Helen L. Sutuak, a Plymouth resident, died Sept. 26, 1997. Toronto, Ontario, James (Julie) Harb of Plymouth; 12 grandchildren; She is survved by three daughters; one son; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. and three great-great grandchildren. Services were held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with the Arrangements were made by and services held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home Rev. Jack Quinlan officiating. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre in Plymouth. Cemetery. Mass offerings can be made or memorial contributions THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 Page 17

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Blower ex. cond. 313-416-8652 ______4 6 1 -1 6 5 7 ______B ill McNamara Real Estate 1920 Nash model 681,4 door convertible Oak Firewood. $65.00 a Face Cord- ______313-459-2186______All real estate advertising in this n ew spaper is subject to ______$8,500.00 (313)461-1657 ______Delivered. 248-486-6310 or 313-455-1476 Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal DECORATING SERVICES F o r s a le : 4N Blessing Scholastic to advertise ‘any preference, limitation or discrimination PAINTING - WALLPAPERING based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta­ Autos For Sale Trumpet Used 1/2 yr. in high school band. Molding; drywail - plaster repairs. tus or national origin or intention to m ake a ny such pref­ Motor Home, Class A-34’ Alumalite by Call Mrs. M. Gyde 313-453-6642 ______CALL (313)451-0987.______erence, limitation or discrimination." This n ew spaper will Holiday Rambler. Ready to head south! MATCHING OVER-STUFFED SOFA AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS, roofs, decks, not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Loaded with extras, always garaged, no CHAIR. Light taupe, sofa 96 inches long; which is in violation of law. Our readers are hereby basement, kitchens and more. Licensed, smokers. Twin beds, generator, new tires. informed that all dwelling advertised in this n ew spaper chair 39 inches wide. Both for $350. Paul (313)451-0106 Must See! $25.000 313-453-0448 ■ are available on an equal opportunity basis._____ (313)207-7653 ______TONY’S TREE SERVICE 1988 Oldsm obile Delta 88. Very depend­ Gas DryerLarge, like new-only 4 years 40 Acres w/ 10X50 Trailer & ready to be Trimming, topping, removal and stumps. finished 27X27 Hip Roof Bam. Excellent able. Regular maintenance. $3000 old. New house/ no gas hook up. $100. 25 years experience. Free estimates. 313- hunting. Near Pine River $55,000 LC (313)459-6206 ______Call 810-227-9484 4 2 0 -0 5 5 0 ______Terms w/ big down. Tustin, M l, 1988 I ROC Camaro Convertible. Black on Queen size studio couch $100 Matching Your Personal Handyman. All types of Call (313)461-1657 black, full power, 19,000 miles. Only 500 love seat $75.00. Beige/brown work. Repairs and remodeling. 25 years REMODELED OLDER HOME manufactured. Stored winters. $15,500. 313-453-9308 Good Condition experience. Lie. & Ins. 313-572-0859 471 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. (517)522-5019______. Americas Budget, Storage 4 0 6 7 1 J o y W indows: Premium Replacement, All Coldwell Banker Legacy Rd, Canton Mi: W ill sell contents of the Children’s Resale types: Double Hung, Sliders, Bay, Bow (313)729-2500 Joel D. Clark following units for unpaid rent to the Need extra CASH? Children’s Orchard and Casement. Huge Discounts. Please GOV’T FORCLOSED homes from pen- Highest bid on Oct. 9,1997 at 1:00pm. pays cash for children's clothing, toys and call for free estim ates. 810-831-4900 nies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo’s. Your C2-6 G riffith- computer, air cond., clock, equipment in excellent condition. Call SCOTT ADAMS RESIDENTIAL Area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. H- boxes, bags 313/453-4811 for appointment. ROOFING NEW CONSTRUCTION. ______5746 for current listings. C2-21 Lamore- furniture Tear off and Reroof Licensed and Insured. C h ild C a re E-32 Taylor- desk, chairs, electronic parts, Free estim ates. Financial Assistance Religious Notices Professional Day Care Provider has mag wheels, boxes Available. Call Scott- (313) 422-6042 CATHOLICS openings. Very loving and compassionate D-20 Simoneth- radios, fishing equipment, JERRY’S PAINTING Desire Old Latin Mass? Join “Una Voce atmosphere. Meals and snacks provided. ski’s, pool stick, boxes, etc. 1983 Salem Graduate 12 years international.” Call Michigan Chapter Very reasonable rates. Many years of 1-12 Cuellar- TV, bike, washer, dryer, experience in this area. Quality Work! (313)455-2192 ask for D.G. experience - Excellent References. b o x e s All interior and exterior painting. Money back guarantee! F-38 Ryobi- lawn tools, power tools, boxes ______(313)482-5408 ______S e rv ic e s ______Plymouth area (313)453-7894 b ik e s ______GUTTER CLEANING FREE CASH GRANTS! Commercial For Dining Set & 4 chairs, solid wood, well ' Call for free estim ate. Senior Discount College Scholarships. Business. cared for and very sturdy. $350/best offer. offered. Reasonable. Call 313-522-5904, Medical bills. Never Repay. Toll Free ______L e a s e ______call 313-981-0537 ______Ask for Chris or leave message. 1 -800-218-9000 Ext. G-5746 , Economic Center of Plymouth, City- Mr. Fix it -Home Maintenance PAINTING SERVICES ______F re e Inside & out, jobs big & sm all. Plumbing, Country Professional Bldg. Best location, Interior/Residential. Experienced, Catvinator Refigerator-13 cubic ft. W hite. Painting, Crpentry, Electrical. Phone jacks Downtown, Ideal for LAW, OPTICIAN, Reliable. Competitive Rates. Running Condition. U-take away. ______313-454-3576 INSURANCE, TRAVEL, CPA OFFICES, Call Dave at (313)387-8224 ______313-451-0510______etc. Broker (313) 453-1007 CARPENTER AVAILABLE Roof Top Ladder Carrier for Van. From Housecleaning Old Village - Plymouth 1,000 to 1,500 sq. Call Eric at (313)207-7917 Dodge Tradesman Van. U-Pick-Up. W ill Clean your home with love and elbow ft retail. $800 to $1200 per month. 313- .______(313)455-0380 ______grease. Honest and reliable with W a n te d ______453-6300______Garage Sales references. Contact Claire 313-453-8113 Plymouth Rotary seeking folks who qualify Commercial For Sale YOU’VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY for free home repairs. Must be on Fixed Rummage Sale - Plymouth Methodist THE BEST! Call Mrs. Mop! Professional Save thousands on two SteelMaster Income and located in City, of Church, Wed., Oct. 1st, 9-5. Thurs., Oct. Cleaning Service - Bonded & Insured. 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W indow Washing Wanted - Someone to come to my home interior/Residential. Experienced,Reliable. ______F o r R e n t available. Bonded. Excellent References Competitive Rates. Call Dave at one morning a week to do small cleaning Room for rent. Perfect for fem ale, non- ______313-453-8717 ______chores. (313)455-2557 smoker. $250 a month. Utilities included, ______(313)387-8224 ______must be neat. No pets please. Drywail, Renovation, Repairs, Greenwall, L e s s o n s Wanted to Rent Senior Discounts-Payment Plans. Call after five until eleven. (313)591 -3454 A T E V O L A ’ S Couple in 30’s need house to Rent in NORTH LAKE CHARLEVOIX - 3 Bdrm. ______Estimates - 810-831-4900 ______Pianos, organs, keyboards, music, country with possibility to own in 2 years . year-round cottage in private wooded set­ Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, siding, accessories. Sales, lessons, service. Need Garage/Bam/2 Bedrooms. Non- ting. Immediate access to downtown, additions, dormers, all home Evola Music, 215 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Drinkers, References. $600 Range 313- beaches, golf and skiing. W eekly & improvements SANTILLI BUILDERS (313)455-4677 4 1 6 -8 6 5 2 Weekend Rates. (313)453-2371 (313)453-0955 Page 18 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997

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J.T.______Naturally, 550 Forest Ave., Plymouth, ______E.K. - you’re my baby.______(313)453-9491 I got the chance to meet Rich’s wife and BEAUREGARD is comforted by Molly was extremely suprised to find her a lo v e ly Mundt’s secret-recipie, from-scratch & highly intelligent lady- goes to show ya. ______chop suey.______OLD VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR W hat is the saying about opposites. PAM LAMARSH is well-tested! Congrats! ______Oct. 4 & 5 10-5 ______Lynn - Where are you? Now that you have Own a piece of Plymouth History. 15 Look out Phylliss W ordhouse—she’s fired A goatee has sprouted on a chin your cast off I suppose that you’re really Buildings to choose from including the Penn u p . ______its on a face that’s rather thin ______living it up. Miss you.______Theatre, Mayflower Hotel,W ilcox House, & Carriers Needed to deliver The Crier each the wife was excited DOCTOR’S WEIGHT LOSS - HOT LINE Post Office. 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THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 Page 19 Sports Rocks ram Raiders, 21-14 The announcement of the 1997 Homecoming queen wasn’t the only drama on the field Friday at the PCEP. After taking an early 14-0 lead, Salem Salem boys golf needed a one-yard run in the fourth quar­ The Rocks are 0-4 at Hilltop this ter by big junior fullback Eric Peterson to season and 4-0 on the road. win, 21-14, against the previously unde­ The latest defeat to a visiting team feated North Farmington Raiders. came at the hands of Livonia Salem got on the board quick. After Stevenson, 206-214, on Wednesday. taking the opening kickoff to its 27-yard Adam Wilson, Ryan Nimmerguth and line, quarterback Tony Bernhardt con­ Matt Leon each shot 42 for Salem. nected on a 75-yard touchdown pass to Matt Runchey and Pat Belvitch shot sophomore running back Jason Lukasik. 44s, and Eric Krueger shot 45. “It was In order to make the grab, Lukasik had to sunny, 70 degrees, just perfect weather. leap and wrestle the ball away from the There are no excuses,” said Wilson. Raider defender. “That was a great catch, Salem rebounded Friday at North and a nice pass too; he was covered. It Farmington to get a much-needed win was a great move to catch it,” said Salem Salem quarterback Tony Bernhardt hands off during the Rocks’ 21-14 Homecoming over the Raiders, 202-206. coach Tom Moshimer. win over North Farmington. (Crier photo, R. Alwood Jr.) Nimmerguth led Salem with a score of Salem led, 7-0. tain defeat. quick scoring drive with a little more than 39. Wilson and Runchey shot 41s, and On North Farmington’s first posses­ After a fine kick return by Kirk 11 minutes remaining in the game. Krueger and Belvitch each recorded a sion, the Raiders muffed the snap to the Moundros to the 46-yard line, the Raiders Bernhardt finished the game seven for round of 44. punter, who picked up the ball and was moved down the field to score in six 11 (64 percent) for 110 yards passing and promptly tackled by Salem’s Brett plays, capped by Moundros’ 17-yard one touchdown. Burleson had 57 yards Canton boys soccer Burleson and Anwar Crutchfield. touchdown run. Salem’s lead was cut to rushing on nine carries, and Peterson Troy 5, Canton 2 — The game was Three plays later, Peterson scored his 14-7. added 29 yards on ground to go with two tied, 2-2, at half. Canton forward Steve first touchdown of the game on a two- Salem went three plays and out on its touchdowps. Salem is 2-2 overall, and 1- Eppley scored both goals for the yard run. Trailing 14-0, North next possession, and punted from deep in 1 in conference. Chiefs. The Trojans scored early in the Farmington fumbled on the second play its own territory, giving North Northville 21, Canton 14 —• The second second half, and clung to a one- of its next possession. Salem recovered, Farmington excellent field position at Chiefs (0-4) are still looking for their first goal lead before scoring twice within and moved the ball inside the Raiders’ Salem’s 48-yard line. win of the season following Friday’s loss two minutes late in the game. Eppley 10-yard line. That’s where the drive The Raiders used nine plays to go 48 to the Mustangs (2-2). added another goal, his 10th of the sea­ stalled, and Salem catne away with no yards, ended again with a Moundros scor­ Northville held at a 7-0 advantage at son, for the hat trick. “They were trap­ points. “If we could’ve made it 21-0 ing run, this time a four-yard scamper halftime, and added two more touch­ ping a lot; we had quite a few break­ there, that would’ve really made it tough with 1:44 left in the third quarter. downs in the third quarter to take a com­ aways, one-on-ones with their keeper, on them, not that they couldn’t come But the Rocks quickly broke the 14-14 manding 21-0 lead. Canton got on the but he stopped them,” said Smith. back, but that’s a pretty big deficit,” said deadlock. Senior Charlie Schmidt board compliments of a 65-yard touch­ Canton 9, Westland John Glenn 1 M oshim er. returned the kickoff to Salem’s 44-yard down pass from quarterback Eric Frazer — On Monday (Sept. 22) Eppjey The first half ended with Salem still line. Then, two plays later, Burleson to wide receiver Clinton Harris. Frazer recorded his first hat trick of the week, leading, 14-0, but the Raiders returned in broke loose for a 44-yard run to the North hooked up with Bryon Miller on a 60- and Scott Wright and Sean Kearny the second half with the momentum, Farmington 12-yard line. yard pass play for Canton’s second fourth each had two goals. seemingly realizing they had escaped cer- Peterson’s touchdown finished off the quarter touchdown. Canton 9, Farmington Hills Harrison 0 — Ben Davis and Dean Kootz split the shutout and Eppley had Salem cagers cruising, improve to 6-1 two goals. BY TIM DAVIS would,” coach Fred Thomann said. This victory over the Hawks, ranked fourth Canton boys golf With 25 points, 16 rebounds, and five Entering the third quarter, Salem led, 15-6, in the league, shows off the hard work that The Chiefs, 7-1 overall and 3-0 in blocked shots, Amanda Abraham and and scored 18 points “really locked up the the Rocks have put in this season, the Western Lakes Activities Andrea Pruett propelled the Salem girls game”, he said. Thomann said. The wins on Thursday and Association’s Western Division, are basketball team to a 41-18 victory over Thursday, Christine Phillips’ 16 points Saturday give the Rocks a 6-1 season still the front-runners in a very compet­ Adrian, Saturday. and Pruett’s excellent rebounding — 13 record and a 2-0 WLAA record, a good itive conference season. “We thought we were a little better than boards during the game — led the team to start to Thomann’s goal of being division John Glenn 215, Canton — The them. We did about as well as I thought we a 43-38 victory over Farmington Harrison. and league champs. The greatest strength score indicates a tie, but it was a loss of the team, according to Thomann, is for the Chiefs. The Rockets won the unity. ‘The girls have really done a great tiebreaker on the sixth man score. Canton tankers blowout Hawks job working with each other and getting Justin Allen (39) was a medalist for through some hard practices and games,” BY TIM DAVIS Canton. Ben Tucker and Derek he said. The Canton girls swimming team made waves in the Western Division with a 104-81 win Lineberry shot 43s. Matt Heiss (44) Thomann was looking to use the against Harrison Tuesday. / and Brendan Wheeler (46) rounded out team’s unity to the Salem’s advantage in Excellent times were turned in by Teri Hanson, who finished the 100 meter free style with Canton’s top five. the match up against Flint Northern a time of 55.93 seconds, only two-tenths away from the state record she swam the 200 meter Canton 219, Farmington Hills Tuesday. Both Flint Northern and Salem freestyle (2:01.26) which, according to coach Eubanks, is “real close to the state time.” Harrison 223 — Lineberry was a have highly skilled players: Salem’s Other first-plaqe times were turned in by the 200 meter freestyle relay team of Jaelyn medalist for Canton, shooting 41. Abraham and Flint Northern’s Tawana Bernard, Meagan Dowd, Angie Frost and Teri Hanson, who swam 1:49.69. Dowd matched Tucker shot 43, Erik Aden 44, Walker McDonald. Thomann said he expected a her best time of last year with 1.08.53 in the 100 meter backstroke. 45 and Allen 46. tough game and focused strategy on The girls were swamped by rival Salem Sept. 18, 123.5-62.5. Both first-place times were Canton 227, Walled Lake Western defense. “We’re going to pack the defense turned in by Hanson. She scored a state qualifying time (25.58) in the 50 meter freestyle and in and try not to give them room to play,” 231 — Lineberry’s 44 score was (1:90) in the 100 meter fly. he said. Canton’s best. Arlen shot 47 and The Chiefs’ record is 2-2 in dual meets and 1-0 in the Western Division. They are well on “My plan is to contain the inside game Tucker shot 48. their way to coach Sarah Eubanks’ goal to repeat as Western Division champs, she says. and hopefully get some scores and a “Our greatest strength is depth, but to repeat (as division champs) we need to have every­ chance to win.” one step up and swim their hardest,” Eubanks said. Page 2GTHE COMMUNITY CRrERfDctbberf, 1997 67s do a number on Whaler offense Ottawa wins, 3-0; Plymouth wins in London Friday, 6-3 BY BRIAN CORBETT Whalers Head Coach/General Manager It’s appropriate the Ottawa 67s wear an Peter DeBoer. “They returned all of their “O” on the front of their sweaters. With all defenseman from last year, and last year the 67s’ experience on the blue line, oppo­ they had the best defense in the league. I nents had better get used to seeing a goose don’t think we played our best game, but I egg on the scoreboard, too. think you’ve got to give Ottawa some Such was the case for Plymouth credit for making us look bad.” Saturday night at Compuware Sports The game played before 2,678 marked Arena. Ottawa gave the Whalers limited the return of Whaler goaltender Robert scoring chances and backup goaltender Esche; he spent the last several weeks at Seamus Kotyk stopped all 20 shots he the Phoenix Coyotes’ training camp. Esche faced on the way to a 3-0 win over was sharp, making 24 saves. Plym outh The game was a scoreless tie until mid­ “The first thing you have to say is way through the second period when Ottawa has another great team,” said Please see pg. 21 Cadotte traded to London BY BRIAN CORBETT clubs. The Plymouth Whalers on Monday OHL rules stipulate teams can only traded veteran center and leading scorer have two players 20 years or older on the Mark Cadotte to division rival London roster. The same rule applies for under- for a fourth-round draft pick in 1998. agers (16 year olds) and European play­ According to Plymouth Head ers.' “I think the offer might have rushed Coach/General Manager Peter DeBoer, things more too,” DeBoer said. Plymouth rookie forward Daye Legwand rounds the Ottawa net Saturday at the trade was made to make room for the The fourth round pick could be used in Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth Township. Legwand, who had a hat trick the likely return this week of overagers a trade for a premier OHL defenseman in previous night in London, was held scoreless. But so were the rest of his teammates. Andrew Taylor and Joel Trottier from the coming weeks; the Whalers have only Ottawa, who posted the best record in the OHL last season, won the game, 3-0. their respective American Hockey League Please see pg. 21 (Crier photo, R. Alwood Jr.) WHALER WATCH

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Salem, Stevenson soccer battle to 1-1 tie O n BY BRIAN CORBETT ence loss and another tie.” game’s first 10 minutes when he made sev­ It was close, just like everyone expect­ Stevenson scored first, eight minutes eral key plays fending off a Spartan offen­ d e c k ed. So close, in fact, that the Salem-Livonia into the first half. sive onslaught. “He played terrific,” said Stevenson soccer showdown didn’t pro­ But Salem started the second half with a McCarthy. duce a winner for the Western Lakes bang, and finally cashed in on one of sever­ In other action last week, Salem beat Activities Association’s Western Division al opportunities when Rob Zdrodowski got Brighton, 3-1, on Saturday and Walled CANTON FOOTBALL crown. a hold of a loose ball and blasted into the Lake Western, 11-1. Friday at home vs. Harrison at The teams tied, 1-1. back of the Stevenson net. Forward striker Brett Konley had five 7:30 p.m. “I’m content with it,” said Salem coach Salem junior goaltender Jeremy Finley goals in those two games, to give him a Ed McCarthy, “because they have a confer­ was outstanding in net, especially in the team-leading 18 goals this season. CANTON BOYS SOCCER Tonight at Franklin at 5:30 p.m. Cross Country teams up and down • CANTON GIRLS Northville’s 27-30 victory over the with a time of 23:05. Terra Kolbert took ond for Salem with a time of 18:39. Adam BASKETBALL Canton girls cross country team at Cass 11th with a time of 23:05, and Nicole Barbara was third in 18:40. Tomorrow at Franklin. JV begins Benton Thursday dropped the Chiefs to 1-2 Schilk was one place back at 23:10. Canton Theron Stinar finished in 18:45, good at 5:30 p.m. in the Western Lakes Activities is 3-2 overall. for fifth place. Andy Briggs took sixth with • Association’s Western Division. CANTON BOYS CC a time of 18:47. The loss effectively knocks Canton, one: It just may be Northville’s year after all. Donnie Warner was seventh with a time CANTON GIRLS CC of the conference’s perennial powerhouses, The Mustangs (3-0, Western Division) beat o f 18:59. Saturday at Ypsi Braves Invite. out of title contention. It’s a peculiar situa­ Canton, 24-32, Thursday, its first win over On Saturday, the Rocks won the seven- • tion for the Chiefs. the Chiefs since 1985. team Crestwood Invitational with 38 CANTON BOYS CC “We’re certainly not used to being in “Everybody always talks about strate­ points. Host Crestwood was second with this position. The girls are faced with a sit­ gies in cross country, I say it’s really sim­ 46. Saturday at Ypsi Braves Invite. uation they haven’t faced before,” said ple: you beat your runner,” said Canton Salem’s Nick Allen took second with a • Canton coach George Przygodski. coach Mike Spitz. “And that’s what time of 16:43. CANTON GIRLS SWIMMING “W e’ve talked about it. I certainly hope Northville did to us.” Junior Jon Little (16:50) was fourth, Tuesday at Ann Arbor Huron at 7 we remain focused. Everything’s relative. Shaun MoOre finished second for Matt Arlen (17:50) ninth, Bobby Cushman p.m. Some years you play for championships, Canton in 17:23. (17:53) 11th, Rowe (17:54) 12th, Davis other years you don’t.” Jerry Reynolds was fifth in 18:07. Brian (18:04) 17th and Barbara (18:07) 18th. Senior Jamie Vergari led Canton with a Boyd placed sixth with a time of 18:33. CANTON BOYS GOLF time of 21:21, good for second place. Joe Niemiec was 20 second behind in All tee times 3 p.m. Today at Senior Lori Schmidt came in third at 21:37. eighth place. Taggert Anderson took 11th Whaler trade home vs. Churchill. Friday at Hilltop Sarah Rucinski was fourth, finishing in for Canton with a time of 19:11. vs. Salem . 21:39, and Sarah O’Rourke came in 10th Canton is 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the Continued from pg. 20 • WLAA’s Western Division. one player, Troy Smith, with more than SALEM BOYS CC one year’s experience on the blue line. CANTON GIRLS TENNIS eOC m VlJATJONAL RESULTS; Ho-Hum. Another week, two more first- “Bottom line: it (the trade) addresses a All games at 4 p.m. Today at place finishes for the Rocks, who are 5-0 weakness,” said DeBoer. Walled Lake Western. Tuesday is the /. Ann Arbor Pioneer — 2M ) overall and 3-0 in the Lakes Division. Cadotte, an assistant captain the past W L A A m eet. 2. Livonia Stevenson — 2 3 4 .5 Salem defeated Farmington Thursday, two seasons, was a team leader because of • - 3. Salem — 166 17-44, at Cass Benton. his willingness to challenge opponents SALEM FOOTBALL Dave Rowe led Canton with a first- 4. Birmingham Seaholm — J57.5 much bigger than his 5-foot-9, 175-pound Saturday at the Ann Arbor place time of 18:27. Trevor Davis took sec- frame. Pioneer Invite. He also is one of the fastest skaters in • Ottawa shutouts Plymouth the OHL, and scored 28 goals in 66 games in 1996-97. Cadotte had seven SALEM BOYS CC Continued from pg. 20 season series with London at 1-1 with a points in four games this season, includ­ Saturday at the Ann Arbor Ottawa center Steve Bell snapped a shot three-goal win Friday at the Ice House. ing a hat trick against London Friday. Pioneer Invite. from the left circle which beat Esche high, Mark Cadotte and rookie forward Dave Because he was traded to the Knights, on the stick side. That’s all Ottawa needed. Legwand each had a hat trick for Cadotte, will see his former team six SALEM GIRLS CC Goals by Dan Tessier and Dan Tudin Plymouth, who jumped out to a 4-0 second times this season. “Obviously, we Saturday at the Ann Arbor before the midway mark of the third period period lead. The Knights outshot the would’ve like to trade him outside of the Pioneer Invite. put the game on ice for the 67s. Whalers, 44-23. Two Plymouth goals came division, but it’s something we’ve got to • Plymouth’s defense rose to the occa­ while London was on the power play. live with,” DeBoer said. sion, however. The Whalers’ blue line con­ The Whalers’ win spoiled London’s Players gathered to wish Cadotte SALEM BOYS SOCCER tingent — pegged by some media and chance to start 2r0 for the first time since farewell Monday night. Today at home vs. Harrison at 1993. The game featured a disturbing fight league observers as suspect — played its “He’s been my best friend for over a 3:30 p.m . in which Whaler right wing Jesse best game of the season, allowing few odd- year now along with (Whaler forward) • Boulerice pummeled Knights rookie man rushes or breakaways. Jesse Boulerice. It’s a big loss. We love defenseman Jarl Ygranes. Ygranes, whose SALEM GIRLS But Plymouth’s forwards didn’t provide him dearly. But Pete DeBoer is our coach, eye reportedly was swollen shut from a BASKETBALL much help. Playing without Yuri Babenko, and me and Jesse are behind him 100 per­ punch, didn’t return after the second period Tomorrow at Farmington. JV Steven Wasylko and Andrew Taylor, cent,” said Whaler goaltender Robert fight. begins at 5:30 p.m. Plymouth managed five shots on goal in Esche. the opening period and eight in the second. W hale Tales: Cadotte said he enjoyed his time in The forwards were also lethargic in their The game at London was the first road Plymouth, but he’s also looking forward SALEM GIRLS SWIMMING backchecking duties. “We just couldn’t get trip for the Whale Watchers, the club’s to the opportunities awaiting him in Tomorrow at John Glenn at 7p.m.. anything going offensively,” said DeBoer. official fan club... London. “It is sad, but you try to take the • Ottawa pressed the Plymouth zone Esche, who appeared in one game for positive out of things,” Cadotte said. throughout the first period, but came away Phoenix, a 4-2 loss to Anaheim Sept. 18, SALEM BOYS GOLF He was asked if his on-ice aggressive­ unrewarded. It wasn’t until the second reportedly turned down a contract to return All tee times 3 p.m. Today at ness would lead to a confrontation with period goal by Bell, set up by defenseman to Plymouth... Franklin. Friday at Hilltop vs. Boulerice, who is considered the OHL’s Brian Campbell at 12:15, that Ottawa was This Friday from 7:30-9 p.m. the public Canton. premier fighter. “I won’t be looking for able to solve Esche and the Whaler will been given a chance to “Skate With • defense. “They’re a heck of a hockey The Whalers” at CSA. A $5 donation is Boulerice, I know that,” Cadotte said. team,” said DeBoer. asked at the door with all proceeds benefit- “...both of those guys are a few sand­ SALEM GIRLS TENNIS Plym outh 6 , London 3 — Whaler net- ting the Plymouth Community United wiches short of picnic, so you never All games at 4 p.m. Today at minder Stevie Lyle (41 saves) earned his Way..; know,” Esche said. home vs. Walled Lake Central. first OHL victory and Plymouth evened its Legwand is tied for OHL lead in goal “But when they step off the ice, they’ll Tuesday is the W LAA meet. by a rookie with five. still be friends.” Page 22 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1 9 9 7

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In its hey day, Plymouth served as the Meanwhile, Community Federal Credit market center for trade as far east as Union continued to grow and opened Telegraph Road, as far west as New Hudson, Northville and Canton offices. (It also as far south as Belleville and as far north as adopted a credit union in Gaylord with Farmington. offices in Atlanta, Hillman and Lewiston and At first, milling was the thrust. is now growing there into a new office in Then the railroad brought new emphasis Gaylord for the third time.) It’s now a $150 to serving travelers, handling goods and million financial player.. retailing. CFCU’s headquarters had moved from Windmills gave way to BB guns by the Main Street to Harvey Street into the former turn of the century, and manufacturing St. John’s Episcopal Church. Enlarging and P # t became important. remodeling there twice could not Each of those functions of the economy accommodate the growth and plans were — agriculture, transportation and announced last year to begin construction of manufacturing — spurred related economic a 25,000-square-foot, $3 million growth. headquarters on Harvey Street. The Daisy Manufacturing Company was The new building — a major shot in the selling BB guns so fast, the presses at the arm to downtown Plymouth — opened Sept. Note the similarities: Wayne County’s Peoples State Bank (above) and Community Bank (below) moved to Plymouth and had grand openings at the same time with Plymouth Mail were humming all night long 22. to print the targets that came with each gun Meanwhile, two groups — one in dollar banners and well known local bankers (Crier photos, R. Alwood, Jr.) and the Daisy employes started their own Dearborn and one in Hamtramck — began credit union. Many businesses thrived from to revisit the “old” idea of how well Daisy payday to Daisy payday. community banking had worked in The Then, Daisy left for Arkansas in 1957. Plymouth-Canton Community in the past. The Plymouth-Canton Community was Community Bank of Dearborn, led by the stunned. But soon other manufacturing was 40-year-veteran car dealer chairman Jack to follow — Western Electric, Burroughs Demmer, and president Mike Ross looked at * £ (had opened in 1938 and is now Unisys) and a northwestern banking move from its Ford Sheldon Road (opened in 1967) Dearborn roots. After toying with a * ' stepped up to take advantage- of the Northville location, they settled on a ||§SH community’s workforce in a growing Plymouth Township site — a nickel’s throw economy. from the Northville Township border. Denis 'i§ «•». ^ v> Town diversified in the 1950s, the 1960s Nissel, a veteran Northville banker had been and the 1970s. By the 1980s, the role of manager of Community Bank’s second agriculture and the railroads was noticeably office in Dearborn and has now moved back known as the time when Plymouth was across from Plymouth City Hall.) diminished. “home.” “discovered” as a major financial center. Many other financial institutions serving During all of this, the role of Plymouth Peoples State Bank in Hamtramck had Last week, both Community Bank of The Plymouth-Canton Community: as a financial center changed dramatically. been slowly and quietly expanding into the Dearborn (44623 Five Mile Rd. in Sheldon Michigan National Bank • Republic Bank The Daisy employe credit union decided Macomb County area. As Mike Weaver Place Mall), and Peoples State Bank Mortgage • Standard Federal • Old Kent • to remain by becoming Community Federal watched his First of America base turn (“temporarily” housed at 245 N. Main St. in Comerica • Plymouth Council Credit Union Credit Union. It grew steadily, but slowly regional, he talked to his father — a board Charlestowne Square) completed their • First Federal of Michigan • Tel Com Credit until the late 1970s. member at Peoples. Those discussions led grand opening celebrations and Community Union • USA Federal Credit Union (Unisys In the mid 1970s, the National Bank of Peoples to look at expanding community Federal Credit Union opened for business in employes) Detroit shifted its emphasis to being part of a banking in its home base of Wayne County. its new headquarters (at 500 S. Harvey St.). The Plymouth-Canton Community is regional bank. Until then, it had grown by Two other FOA veterans — Margaret Slezak Three major financial developments definitely gaining prominence as the major combining other banks here and was a and Bill Graham — and a Plymouth culminated in one week. (Another glimmer financial center of western Wayne County. dominant force in lending to Canton farmers Manufacturers Bank-Comerica veteran, Dick also surfaced last week — Republic Bank It’s great news for all businesses here. and downtown Plymouth businesses. Bachman also joined Peoples. has discussed opening a general banking THE COMMUNITY CRIER NBD moved its Plymouth headquarters The summer of 1997 will, as a result, be center in addition to its mortgage operation onto Sheldon Road and gradually emptied its old, “bank looking” offices on Main Street at Penniman. Earlier this year, they announced the branch would close. After an uproar, NBD said it will keep the location but use it other than as a general banking branch. (Details are forthcoming, but original speculation centered around a “private personal banking” use.) , vg* A new upstart — First National Bank of Plymouth — set up shop in 1974 to v V .* . v ' '» emphasize local banking. By the 1980s, this />:* -x\ . I'' \ . * * bank (as First of America, Plymouth) became the major local banking rival to S t John’s Episcopal Church returned to the | NBD. Then, as happened with banking old CFCU (right) for a final service at the generally, its parent, First of America, turned site that served as its home (above, c. 1954). to a regional banking approach. The parent The credit union remains part of the also acquired Wayne Bank and Security community .in a new, $3 million buliding. Bank, both of which had strong roles in (Photos, Sue O’Connor, and “Pictures of Jr a Canton. Plymouth Past & Present” by Sam Hudson.) .... THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 1,1997 Page 23

T h e M emo to the Mayflower, City C o m m u n it y C n e r MEMO: Oct. 1, 1997 THE V^NPOVEgidqveBJ NEWSPAPER TO: Matt Karmo, Mayflower Hotel Owner WITH n s Ron Loiselle, Mayor of Plymouth W ith malice HEART IN THE City Commissioners PLYMOUTH-CANTON Steve Walters, City Manager toward none COMMUNITY

FROM: At least 100 folks who asked this week 821 Penniman Ave. Plymouth, MI 48170-1624 Construction isn’t even starting yet. Get the taxes back. (313) 453-6900 TOPIC: WHEN?!?!!!! Karmo said yesterday that with re-bidding going on and the [email protected] length of time it will take, the hotel renovations won’t be complete Located in historic downtown Nothing — and I mean, nothing — has occurred at the by the 43rd Fall Festival (1998). Plymouth’s tallest building Mayflower Hotel other than stripping the place. But, he continues to maintain, “We are committed to this Originally, the exterior work was to be started LAST YEAR. renovation.” PUBLISHER: W. Edward Wendover Here’s a quote: “I’m skeptical it (the whole project) will be Yeah, so is town. GENERAL MANAGER: done by Sept. 30... these kind of jobs always take longer.” (That’s Not only is the shuttered hotel dining room-saloon-meeting Mike Came what Walters said on July 23rd.) rooms a blow to downtown business, but the hulking PR mess is EDITOR: Maybe he meant “STARTED” not “DONE BY”! even worse. (Especially across from the shuttered Amoco station.) Bryon Martin Granted, everything takes longer and costs more. After months-years of hearing that work will start soon, one PHOTO EDITOR: Karmo said yesterday that the original $2 million price tag is local political watcher told a city official, “The Fire Department Richard Alwood SPORTS EDITOR : now around $4 million. should station a man there full time.” Strong and scary humor. Brian Corbett Also on July 23rd, Karmo said he’d be submitting the plans to But typical of how comments have gotten harsher as no REPORTER: get under way. progress at the Mayflower Hotel is seen. As if the City Scott Spielman INTERN: Those plans were approved by the City three weeks ago now, Commission didn’t draw harsh criticism from businesses that paid Tim Davis but nobody from the Mayflower has stopped by to pick them up. their taxes and didn’t get a tax gift. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Does this sound like a business that’s m as much ot a hurry as it Mr. Mayor: please expect this topic to pop up during your re- Jack Armstrong says it is? election campaign. (Don Dismuke too.) ASST. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: And Mr. Mayor.... the commission stipulated that construction Matt: your approved plans are gathering dust at City Hall. Chuck Skene would be completed “ON OR ABOUT SEPT. 30, 1997.” Steve Walters: WELL?!??!! Is the hotel like paving on Ann ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: Michelle Tregembo Wilson For the edification of the commission and the city manager, that Arbor Trail — in time zones unto themselves? When DOES the Danielle Gumerie was yesterday. city call the question? John Thomas Well?!!!??? Everybody who asked: don’t ask us, call 453-1620. BUSINESS MANAGER: Lisa A. Lepping BUSINESS ASSISTANT. Diane Giera Support the Plymouth United Way CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: Maura Cady RECEPTIONIST: Need a reason to make a contribution to the Plymouth United Way’s fund drive this year? How about several: American Red Cross Geneva Guenther Southeastern Michigan Chapter; Detroit Area Council Boy Scouts of America; First Step; Growth Works; Huron Valley Girl Scout Council; Barbara Karmanos Cancer Institute; Plymouth Community Council on Aging; Plymouth Community Family YMCA; Plymouth Family Service; Plymouth Opportunity House; Plymouth Salvation Army; Senior Citizens Club of Plymouth; Visiting Nurse Association PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY by The Plymouth-Canton of Michigan. Other United Way sponsored agencies are: The ARC Michigan; American Lung Association; Autism Society of Michigan; Community Crier, Inc. Children’s Charter of the Courts; Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan; Citizens for Better Care; Hemophilia Foundation of CARRIER DELIVERED' Michigan; Kenny Foundation; Mental Health Association of Michigan; Michigan Association for the Deaf, Hearing & Speech Services; $2.25 monthly, $27 yearly U.S. MAIL DELIVERED: Michigan Association for Children with Emotional Disorders; Michigan Council on Crime & Delinquency; Michigan League for Human $40 yearly in U.S.A. Services; Michigan Legal Services; National Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependence; National Kidney Foundation of Michigan; M e m b e r: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MI Chapter; Paws With A Cause; United Cerebral Palsy Association of Michigan. Is that reason enough? / y y S Printed on Recycled Paper

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