USA WEEKEND Morning TV's hot new duo, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, give ;honiefeyfeoi; pointers on starting a Inside today's Observer July 13f 2008 75 cents WINNERS OF STATE AND NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE www.hometowTilife.com make arrest i heist thanks to DNA evidence BY TIFFANY L PARKS and entering, lyzed, there were no matches. exactly what they wanted to OBSERVER STAFF WRITER larceny from a Once Cuble entered Ohio's cor­ take," Robin said. building and rectional system, his DNA was Pomorski said it appears that Covered from head to toe and larceny more taken and it sparked a match Cuble was a part of a larger moving with precision, the state than $20,000. with the township robbery. network that robbed jewelers has said that Elmer Cuble made He was "In all honesty, we had put this across the state and in Ohio and one mistake during his partici­ bound over for behind us," said Linda Robin of near New York. pation in the December 2004 trial Thursday Showroom of Elegance. "I didn't "These were educated and jewelry heist at the Showroom of Cuble in 35th District think anything would ever come sophisticated robberies," he Elegance in Canton. Court. of it." said, adding that besides the Cuble allegedly cut himself With the help Cuble was allegedly one of , DNA Cuble allegedly left while smashing through a glass of Michigan State Police forensic four thieves caught on surveil­ behind, no other identifying g.^j< .tlr-Sii,. i. case at the Canton Center Road technicians, investigators were lance film. The group spent less factors were discovered at the BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER jewelry store. Cuble — who able to use the blood left at the than four minutes in the store scene. The lion still roars at Roman Forum. The longtime restaurant is still open was taken into custody by scene and link it to Cuble. and went through 17 jewelry Cuble is expected to be starting at 4 p.m. Canton police from an Ohio "This is a DNA case, no doubt cases. arraigned July 25 in Wayne prison, where he was serving about it," Canton Sgt. Rick "We knew that they were pro­ County Circuit Court. time for a similar crime — has Pomorski said, noting that when fessional and must have cased been charged with breaking the blood sample was first ana­ the store because they knew [email protected] | (734) 953-2170 'We're still open' Unable to close deal with Best Buy, Roman Forum sees customers dwindle BY TIFFANY L. PARKS OBSERVER STAFF WRITER If Best Buy gets the award for perseverance, Roman Forum *• . V ;.fc h iliii could be in the running for the patience medal. The owners of the 32-year-old Ford Road restaurant say they've watched their customer base dwindle away because of the stalled project to bring the electronic super store to the township. I>*! ** "—•**' ;^£M Best Buy, which was expected to open before the 2008 holiday season, is slated to build a 45,000-square-foot store across from IKEA. In doing so, three buildings would be demolished including the two-story facility that used to house Carousel Crafts and Antiques, the Rose Shores office building and the Roman Forum restaurant. The restaurant is headed by Gregory Gatto and his son, Anthony. In September, the Township Board approved bringing Best Buy to the community and Township Trustee Karl Zarbo joked that the national retailer should "win some kind of I award for perseverance" because of the four years it took to get the plan before the board. Please see STILL OPEN, A3 TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Grub Crawl a true A splash sensation Canton's Olivia Walker, 3, knows the secret to beating the summer heat. She enjoyed herself at the Redford Township Splash Pad Thursday afternoon. Canton dini experience Abaker's dozen of town­ ship restaurants are 2008 CHAMBER GRUB CRAWL geared up for the seventh When: July 22 annual Canton Chamber of Third DUI arrest costs teacher his job Time: 6:30-10:30 p.rn. Commerce Grub Crawl that will roll through the town­ Cost: $35 per person. For tickets call the Chamber BYTONYBRUSCATO was slurred, all indicators that he was possibly And in December 2004, Ross was ship July 22. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER under the influence." charged with driving while intoxicated sec­ "I absolutely can not wait," at (734) 453-4040 or visit its Carroll said Ross'blaod-alcohol level was 0.18. ond offense, but had the charge reduced to said Patti Filois, Canton office at 45525 Hartford Road. The Prymouth-Canton Schools Board of In Michigan, the legal linrit is 0.08. driving while intoxicated. Chamber of Commerce mem­ Education has taken steps to fire a Plymouth Records at 35th District Court indicate Ross Ray Bihun, the executive director of ber services coordinator. Filois said more than 600 High School teacher who has had three drunk­ was charged with driving while intoxicated human resources for P-CCS, said tenure "This is a wonderful opportu­ people participated in last en driving arrests in the past four years. third offense, a felony, and driving with a sus­ charges against Ross were presented July nity to come and experience year's event. Trustees voted 7-0 Tuesday to terminate pended license. His video arraignment was 2 to-the Board of Education. After a closed what Canton has to offer in The participating restaurants 48-year-old Dennis James Ross of Plymouth conducted by Judge John MacDonald, who door meeting Tuesday — which lasted only the way of dining." include 4 Friends, Antonio's Township — a social studies teacher in the dis­ released Ross on a $1,000 personal bond. Ross minutes — between trustees and union The Grub Crawl, which is Cucina Italiana, Bailey's Pub trict since 2000 — following an April 2 arrest waived his preliminary exam and the case was leaders representing Ross, the school board designed to highlight town­ & Grille, Buffalo Wild Wings, while driving his Chevrolet Trailblazer on Ann bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court. voted to discharge Ross. Bihun said Ross ship eateries, is $35 per Carrabba's Italian Grill, Chili's, Arbor Road rn Plymouth. Court documents also reveal Ross was has 20 days from the receipt of formal notice person and tickets will come Crow's Nest Bar & Grill, "He came off the light at Main Street, contin­ charged with driving while intoxicated in May by mail to appeal to the Michigan Tenure in the form of a Caribbean Mariachi Mexican Restaurant, ued eastbound and drifted left into me adjacent 2005, and also waived a preliminary exam Commission. blue T-shirt that serves as Max & Erma's, Rose's Grill & lane, nearly striking another eastbound vehicle," with the case bound to Circuit Court. In that Ross has been on paid administrative admission to the various res­ Bar, Shark Club, TGI Friday's Police ChiefWayne Carroll said. "The officer incident, Ross hit a curb in the parking lot at leave since April 2. taurants. Six buses will carry and TC Gators Sports Page. smelled the odor of intoxicants, observed his Prymouth-Canton Educational Park and was participants from one restau­ eyes were glassy and bloodshot and his speech charged with drunken driving. [email protected] | (734) 953-2172 rant to the next. - Tiffany L Parks Vr ' " *"•-.' -•tf © The Observer Coming Thursday & Eccentric Debt Consolidation INDEX For Home Newspapers COMMUNITY APARTMENTS D3 in Hltir Delivery call: AUTOMOTIVE C8 Volume 34 CLASSIFIED C5-D4 1 (866) 887-2737 Number 5 £<rin$Qjitiat€?:your high rate> credit HEALTH B3 iG§?#!=qjat>tinto^'onMoyy monthly HOMETOWNLIFE CI (734) 453-1200 (877) 937-2328 toll free WWUV,efcu,org JOBS C5 NEW HOMES D1 'LYMOUTH CANTON NORTHVILLE NOVI OBITUARIES C4 OPINION A9 Gear up for the 30th ] loans are subject to credit approval. 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Hill (50400 Cherry Hill Road). inaugural, Run for Canton's Participants will receive a com­ The two candidates for the BY TIFFANY L PARKS History 5K Fun Run/Walk. memorative T-Shirt, in addition treasurer's position will face off OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Area residents of all ages can to a Canton Historical Society from 7-7:30 p.m., and the seven TRUSTEE CANDIDATE TODD CACCAMO take part in this special event membership. candidates for the four trustee For any voter concerned about the possibil­ Age: 36 on Sunday, July 20 in Cherry Awards will be presented to positions will appear from 7:35- ity of Todd Caccamo being deployed again, the Hill Village. Race day registra­ the top overall male and female. 8:30 p.m. township trustee has one question: "Is three Years In Canton: 6 tion for this 5K event starts at Ah awards ceremony will fol­ The public is invited to attend years of Todd Caccamo in Canton better than Family: Wife, Kay; 7:30 a.m.