sa Section rosse ews A VOL. 4--I-'::'-N-O---, -~-4----'-'Ub-UI-h'-4-'-'-Se-C-O"4 - -C-'Ol-' -M-'H-'-'-ol-th-' --G-R-O-S-S-E-P-O-'N-r-E-,-M-'C-H"GIN, 'Oil Offlc, D't'olt, Mlchlgon 25< PI' Copy 0' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1980 $10 'el Y.. , 52 Pages-Four Sections-Plus Insert Tisch vote Woods tree tax splits Park council goes to voters By Gregory Jakub object to the plan because "they're By Joanne Gouleche fearful that they won't be able to con. Oppostion to Grosse Pointe trol the market with their high With only five days left to Woods' tree tax proposal on prices." Tuesdav's ballot has surfaced e!ectiD:l d.::lY,the Park Council ONE OF THOSE actively opposed this week made a last ditch ef~ among'some local tree mainten- ance companies which say that if to the tree tax is Woods resident Cal fort to inform residents about Fleming who has been in the land- the so-called disastrous effects of apprJved, the planned program scaping and tree service business for a successful Tisch Amendment would be inadequately funded 34' years. Fleming sponsO'red an ad Nov. 4. and in effect allow the city to in this week's Grosse Pointe News control the market for tree serv- listing his many objections to the Under the recommendation of ices. ballot proposal. City Manager John Crawford, Ballot proposal No_ 1 asks Woods He said his main objection is that the council adopted a resolution volers whether they favor a half-mill it proposes using tax dollars for pri- opposing ballot Proposal D, a tax increase in 1981 to finance a vate use in a program which won't tax-cut measure slashing 1978 $500,000, four-year program to trim, benefit everyone equally. prJperty taxes in half. treat, remove and replant about 6,000 "Many residents don't have trees Crawford said estimated revenue trees on public and private property. (neither do) businesses that make up " loss to Grosse Pointe Park would The crucial words here are "privatI! a large part of the tax base," Flem- amount to $1.05 million or 35.4 per. property." Supporters of the plan, a ing said in a phone interview. • cent in property taxes for fiscal year group called "Friends of the Woods" 1981-82. He added that the program's plan say the program is unique because to identify and prioritize the city's Councilman Anthony Spada called for the first time, trees on private tree maintenance needs and contract' the council's action "illegal and im- and public property would be thor- them out on a large scale is poten. proper." Spada said it was not the oughly maintained by city employed tially cost effective but doullts business of the council to tell resi. specialists or contracled professionals. whether enough revenue will be gen- dents what to do in the voting booth. SUPPORTERS also say that the erated to accomplish the goals. "That's why we have political new tax would only cost owners of Fleming said that if the proposal groups," he said. property with a slate equalized value is approved, it is possible that his of $30,000 an additional $15 in laxes firm might get some of the $500,000 Councilman John Prost, who moved and would in effect "insure" their in tree mainlenance "funds during the for adoption of the resolution, said, trees against the cost of trimming, coming four years. "It's not a time 10 be timid, as I see injection and removal. it." Light up a life-- Other tree maintenance business- But officials from two local tree men also have strong opin:<>nsabout Manager Crawford pointed out the maintenance firms which now do the proposal. Park would have to more than double There were plenty of hugs and smiles and prizes for much of the city's private tree work its present millage rate of 18.50 in youngsters at St. John Hospital last Friday when em. on an individual basis say'the pro- "We have provided a lot of service order to receive the same revenue ployes of the Automobile (;lu!) .of Michigan Grosse posed program would .allow the city to residents since the city backed off the city used this year. Pointe office hosted a Halloween party for some kids to determine what tree work is need- on spraying," said ~en Moran, man. who won't be able Ul enjoy traditional trick.or-treating ed anj who should do it. Also, they ager of Shock 'Brothers in Warren, If Tisch is passed by Michigan tomorrow. Above, 19.year.old Steven Suites enjoys the question whether the $125,000 in tax the firm which he says does the mO!l~ voters, Crawford said. more than like- affections of pretty scarecrow Patti Boss. And left, dollars collected during each of the tree work in the Woods. ly residents in the Park would see Lorren Rogers, 3, beams with happiness after winning a program's four years would adequate- culs in the police and fire depart- flash light in a' neck.and.neck bingo game. "Light Up a ly finance all its proposed benefits. Moran was referring to the city's ment, garbage pickup, snow removal, Life" is the theme of this year's Auto Club safety cam- 1976 decision to discontinue tree street maintenance and in the city's paign, according to local branch administrative manager However, Chester Petersen, Woods spraying because it was no longer swimming pool program. Nita Capitan, and flashlights are one way' to ann young. city manager, said the proposed reve- beneficial. sters to make them more visible Ul motorists. nues from the tree tax aren't expect. Shiawassee County Drain Commis. ed .to meet the cost of the program's "From our standpoint, it (the pro. sioner Robert E. Tisch said allega. goals and_~p'ul,dbe supplemented willi posal) blnds up a lot of busineas that + we've been able to maintain . (Continued on Page tAl tree funds from the regular city budget. He added that the tree nnns (Cont!Mled on Pq'1' 13M • Parenting IS a Inside By Joanne Gouleche of survival, a fault no doubt the 900 Business ,., 28 Congressional race is. close mostly husbands and wives who at- Classified ,' _.. , .4-12D Is there mutual respect in tended the parenting forum would Editorials .,.,.,., , 16A By Gregory Jakub Democratic sentiment in a district largely pop- your marriage? Do you see your admit to. Obituaries , .. , .. 1lA ulated by unemployed blue-collar workers. ;:)0 far, the race between Democrat Dennis spouse as competent and as an Prime Time , , ,4B Friedman, joined by local psychol- Hertel and Republican Vic Caputo for the 14th Perhapsomore familiar to voters than Hertel's equal partner? Pointer of Interest 1Be ogists Dr. Guy Doyal and Dr. Robert Sporls , .. ,., _, . ,I-3D District Congressional seat has been the kind of record is Grosse Pointe Shores resident Vie Ca- Friedman, spoke on the "Roadblocks Society ' .. _ , _. , , 1-9C knockdown, drag-out battle that some early ob- puto, wh::> is one of the new breed of media per- If not, you're already' a step of Parenting," by an invitation ex- behind in your role an an effec- o "Doorways to the past: His- servers' predicted it would be. sonality turned politician. Caputo's task has been tended from FLEC (Family Life Edu- toric homes," a new series by to transfer his media image into voter's political tive parent. cation Council), the Junior League Margie Smith, begins this week on of Detroit and the Grosse Pointe Debates, accusations, lawn signs, plus much feelings. page 6B of the News. Ms. Smith, a handshaking and stumping have characterized the When a man and woman say PTO/PTA Council. local freelance writer, has been Both candidates have had to appeal to the "I do" it is then the parenting campaigns of both candidates who are seeking the This marks the first time the three digging into the pasts of Grosse entire 14th District which includes 11 diverse role begins, but too often on the Pointe's oldest homes and discov- office to be vacated by retiring 19-year Con- organizations have combined- forces gressional veteran Democrat Lucien Nedzi. cities-the Pointes, Harper Woods, East Detroit, wrong foot because so many to present a community program. ering some interesting stories about Centerline, Hamtramck, and parts of Warren and couples have not reached ma- Last week's forum at Parcells zeroed the founding of the community. Detr;)it. turity to tackle the sometimes in on the parental problems of alco- The series begins with a look at The strengths and obstacles facing each can- grueling task of child rearing. hol, drugs, peer group pressure and the Provencal house, now located didate were evident from the campaign's start. Grosse Pointe News questioned the candi- stress. on Kercheval Avenue. State Rep's Hertel's strength was in his six-year dates on local and national issues. Their answers mAT'S THE parental philosophy , North and South High School experience in the state legislature. But he's football teams both continued their appear verbatim but were edited for space con.-<' of psychologist Dr. Sonya Friedman "The goal of all parents is ,to sur- worked to overcome an apparently grJwing anti- siderations. who is host to a daily radio talk show vive parenthood and come out sane," winning ways last week and are on WXYZ. Last week Dr. Friedman Ms. Friedman said. getting ready for the traditional, told a Parcells Middle School audience cross-town face off Saturday, Nov.