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C a n t o n p o l i c e nab larcen y su sp ects

BY ROB KIRKBRIDECanton Police apprehended two larceny

suspects following a brief chase through the Glengarry subdivision.

Randy Fraley and Steven Kochis were arraigned Dec. 31 at the 35th District Court on charges of larceny.

According to police reports, a Canton police officer on routine patrol last Monday in the area of Lilley and Palmer roads spotted a car making a right-hand turn onto Palmer Road from southbound Lilley. The officer noticed what appeared to be part of a furnace hanging out of the trunk.

Police reports said the car began accelerating. It turned into the Glengarry subdivision and ran a stop sign. Fraley, allegedly the driver of the car, lost control and struck a curb on Glengarry Drive, at which point police said both suspects jumped out of the car and ran.

According to reports, the officer was able to catch Fraley after a foot chase.

But Kochis was not as easy to catch in the maze of half-finished homes under construction in the popular subdivision.

A K-9 unit from the Wayne Police Department was called in, reports said, and Kochis was tracked to one of the homes under construction. Officers noticed wet mud tracks in the house.

According to reports, the officers identified themselves, but the suspect would not come out. The police dog was released and found Kochis on the second floor.

Kochis suffered two minor bites inflicted by the dog.

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The new Community Federal Credit Union building is starting to take shape in downtown Plymouth. The building will serve as headquarters for the growing financial institution. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) €'

BY W. EDWARD WENDOVERBest campaign ever.That will be the word when the dust settles officially

tomorrow morning for the Plymouth Community United Way 1996-97 campaign.

With a goal of $825,000, this year’s Fund raised $846,000 to support its variety of agencies through allocations and grants. (Last year’s goal was $750,000 with revenues collected of $793,699).

Tomorrow’s annual meeting of the Fund board of directors will move toward allocating those funds and plan for the 1997-98 drive.

While the news will be 99 percent success at that meeting, not everything came easy.

Canton girl realizes dream by competing in beauty pageant

See Friends & neighbors pg. 6

“Downsizing” at many industries has meant it’s tougher getting volunteers, said Marie Morrow, executive director of the Fund.

The Fund’s out-going president, A1 Stevens of Unisys, said, “It’s getting more and more difficult to raise funds.

“It’s going to challenge the future boards to raise funds with less volunteers,” Stevens said. While there are fewer managers in industry to volunteer, he lamented that folks are just “busier.” “Having time to volunteer is getting more and more difficult,” he said.

Morrow agreed. “It’s hard to get volunteers.””“It’s been quite a year,” added the 14-year Fund veter

an. “This was the toughest campaign I’ve ever seen.”One factor that also makes the local Fund’s job more

A n i m a l sNew Old Village business stocked with wildlife, pet gifts

See Getting down to business pg. 8

difficult is the “open donor policy” with earmarked gifts. More donors these days are asking that their donations be given specifically to non-profit groups through the Fund. Also, there continues to be confusion with the M etropolitan Detroit United Way soliciting in the Plymouth area.

Tomorrow’s Fund annual meeting at 8 a.m. at John Cleveland’s Water Club Grill, 39500 E. Ann Arbor Rd., will see election of officers — including the election of Esther Hulsing as board chairperson once again. She not only served in that role some years go, but also served as Plymouth-Canton School Board president, as Plymouth Township treasurer and in a number of other community and civic positions.

T i e d i n k n o t sSalem and Canton battle in massive wrestling tournament

See Sports pgs. 30-32

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C o m m i s s i o n e x a m i n e s u s e o f b l o c k g r a n t f u n d sBY ROB KIRKBRIDE

The Plymouth City Commission held a public hearing Monday to discuss the distribution of $77,500 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

The City has identified three areas on which the funds could be spent. They include: senior citizen service programs; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications to City public buildings; and Old Village Improvements.

Commissioners expressed disappointment that use of the funds isn’t more flexible. CDBG funds are distributed by the Federal government through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds then go to

Wayne County for distribution to communities with populations under 50,000. Communities with populations over 50,000 receive their funds directly from the Federal government. Use of the funds is strictly monitored by the Federal government. Commissioner Shrewsbury said he’s concerned that some Tonquish Creek Manor residents are not allowed to ride the bus funded by CDBG funds because they are under a certain age.

Commissioner Miller said more funding is needed for Old Village projects.

But the City’s hands are virtually tied. Rules determine how CDBG funds can be distributed. Commissioners asked City Manager Steve Walters to look at other

ways CDBG funds can be used for City projects. CDBG funding will be on the agenda for the next Plymouth City

Commission meeting, scheduled for Jan. 21 — a Tuesday meeting because of the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday.

Committee to study sign improvementBY ROB KIRKBRIDE

The Plymouth Beautification Committee will continue to review possible improvements to welcome signs at the City’s entrances.

Paul Sincock, director of Plymouth’s Department of Municipal Services, began the review process by identifying entrance locations and pointed out what other communities have done to beautify their entrances,

Plymouth City Commissioners said a consistent message and look should be the goal of the Beautification Committee. The Beautification Committee faces die task of designing the entrances that often border on other communities — each with their own unique style.

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Solid rock

Work crews moved the two-ton Plymouth Rock monument away from what’s left of the P lym outh L ib ra ry . Dem olition crews began w ork c learing the old Dunning-Hough Library to make way for the new structure. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.)

City renews 3- year audit firm contractCommissioners discuss pros, cons of extension for current audit firm

BY ROB KIRKBRIDEIs it better to have the annual City

audit done by the same firm year-afteryear, or have a new audit firm every three years?

Those are the questions Plym outh City Commissioners asked themselves Monday.

Their answer?Commissioners approved a second

th ree -year con tract w ith S tew art, Beauvais & Whipple — but they will probably look for a new audit firm when that contract expires.

“At what point do we say i f s time to change again?” Miller asked.

Mayor Ron Loiselle, who served on the Audit Review Committee, said other audit firms were typically hired for six to nine years.

On one hand, audit firms who have gone over the City’s books in the past know what to look for and are comfortable with the accounting systems — a plus for extended contracts. On the other hand, an new audit firm might catch new things and look at the books differently.

“I’m ready to support this, but maybe we should draw the line at six years,” Miller said.

The amendment to limit audit firms to six years was added to the approval of the three-year contract with Stewart, Beauvais & Whipple.

The City will pay Stewart, Beauvais & Whipple $18,500 per year, with up to 5 percent increases adjusted to inflation.

All Saints construction underway, enrollment ‘modest’BY BRYON MARTIN

While increases in enrollment may force the Plymouth-Canton School Board to build new schools, it is a similar increase that is allowing Detroit’s Archdiocese to build an elementary school in Canton.

The P-C board is currently working to win State, and eventually taxpayer approval for the construction of new schools. The board and its supporters cite current overcrowding and projected increases in enrollment as rationale for building new facilities.

Based on a similar argument made by parishioners, Detroit’s Archdiocese gave the go-ahead to four Canton parishes for their plans to build the All Saints Catholic Elementary School.

“Enrollments were so high, kids couldn’t get into other area Catholic schools,” Mary Rita Allen, All Saints principal, said. “For years parents couldn’t get their kids in, and we couldn’t get a school built.”

According to Allen, members of Resurrection, St. Thomas a Becket, St. John Neumann and St. Kenneth had discussed plans for an new school since 1982.

Those plans were realized Sept. 15, 1996 when Cardinal Adam Maida broke ground in a ceremony initiating the All Saints project.

Currently, K-through-fourth grade enrollments are modest, according to Allen. With construction underway, this might seem worrisome to a school where enrollees contribute to building costs. But said Allen, future enrollments are reassuring.

“We’ve got 40 kindergartners signed up for 1998, 28 of them paid in advance,” Allen said.

Parents pay $2,500 yearly for tuition, as well as a one-time, $3,500 family fee to help pay for construction and maintenance of All Saints.

“1999 enrollments are greater than ‘98s. Even the 2000 and 2001 classes have enrollees, and most of them aren’t even born yet.”

This sort of broad, continuing interest in the school helped motivate the Archdiocese’s approval of the school, according to Richard Laskos, of Detroit’s Archdiocese.

Successful in their petition to build the school, Allen said parishioners continue to be interested and involved, volunteering in 13 school committees.

Comprised mostly of parents of All Saints’ future students, the committees meet regularly to discuss such issues as financial assistance to families, strategies for marketing the school, library and technology needs, curriculum and uniforms.

“I’ve been amazed by the level of energy the parents have,” Allen said, attributing their efforts to a spirit of ownership. “They’ve got quite a diversity of talents to contribute.”

Those contributions make sense, said Allen. “They’re invested in making the school strong, because this year’s kindergartners will be the next’s first graders, and so on.”

The retention of students is also the primary way in which the grades beyond kindergarten — and the school as a whole — will grow, Allen said.

Within a few years, Allen expects the third and fourth grades will fill up. Eventually, All Saints hopes to educate students through the eighth grade, she said.

• The Plymouth HistoricalSociety is holding a meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature City Manager Steve Walters who will explain Plymouth’s Military Park plan.

W e e k e n d

• The Canton Senior SinglesClub will have a potluck on Saturday at the Summit on the Park community center multi-use room. Chicken, rolls and butter will be provided. Call 453-5297 by tomorrow. All single Canton residents 55 years old or older are welcome to attend. The meeting will be at 6:15 p.m. and the potluck will take place at 7 p.m.

N e x t W e e k :

• The Canton Board ofTrustees meets Tuesday at Canton Township Hall at 7 p.m.

R e m i n d e r

• The PlymouthBeautification Committee is holding a holiday decorating contest in conjunction with the Plymouth Ice Sculpture Spectacular. Stop by City Hall for an entry form.

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Friends & Neighbors....pg. 6Business.......................pg. 8Happenings.......... ....pg. 10Deaths...................pgs. 4-5Sports.................pgs. 30-32Opinion...............pgs. 34-35

What are your home improvement plans for 1997? Find helpful hints in the Homeowners’ Handbook in the Jan. 22 issue of The Community Crier.

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N O T IC E O F P U B L IC H E A R IN G

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LEGAL NOTICE

ANNUAL MEETINGPLYMOUTH COMMUNITY UNITED WAY

The Annual Meeting of the Plymouth Community United Way will be held at the Water Club Seafood Grill located at 39500 E. Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 on Thursday, January 9, 1997 at 8:00 a.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to elect four Board members, four officers, hear reports from the President, Secretary and Treasurer and to conduct such other business as may come before the Board.

The public is invited to attend. Breakfast will be available.

P u b l i c n o t i c e s

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday January 15, 1997, at Plymouth Township Hall, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of considering the Tentative Preliminary Plat for Woodlore South, a proposed subdivision located north of Joy Road, east of Beck Road, west of Westbriar Village Subdivision No. I and south of Woodlore Subdivision as required by Subdivision Ordinance No. 32. Application No. 1409A.

Description of property for the proposed subdivision is:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:PART OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 33, T. 1 S„ K.8E.,PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN AS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 33, T. 1 S„ R.8E, THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33, S89°27’30”E, 301.00’ TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE N00o00’00”E, 289.40’, THENCE N89°27’30”W, TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33, 301.00’; THENCE ALONG THE SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 33, N°00’00’’E, 1194.36’; THENCE IN PART ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF WOODLORE SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN LIBER 86, PLATS PAGE 86, N89°20’2t”. 1330.53; THENCE, IN PART ALONG THE WEST LINE OF WESTBRIAR VILLAGE SUBDIVISION No. 1 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 97, PLATS PAGE 69 AND 70, S00o08’36”W, TO THE POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33, 1480.96’; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 33, N89°27’30”W, 1025.80; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 43.2133 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENT AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

TAX I.D. NO. 055-99-0002

The plat, as proposed, is available for review by the public during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Written comments will be received prior to the meeting.

The application, review of the proposed plat, meeting, and address for written comment is: Plymouth Charter Township, Community Development Department, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Telephone Number 453-3840, Ext. 209.

Publish: January 2, 1997 - Donald Sprogell, SecretaryPlanning Commission

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as singers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meetings/Hearings upon one week notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Supervisor’s Office, Charter Township of Plymouth, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI, 48170, (313) 453-3840. TDD users:1 -800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Service)

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With their minds on growing enrollments and their hands on the district wallet, the Plymouth-Canton School Board is reviewing its lease of Lowell Middle School.

The board’s current spending priorities center on levying funds to build a new elementary and high school. But some say the need for a middle school may also be near, prompting the board to begin examining financing.

Annually, $360,000 goes to lease Lowell from Livonia Public Schools — $270,000 for daily operation and maintenance, $90,000 for the building itself — according to David Watson, director of operations for Livonia Schools, and John Birchler, executive director of business and operations for P-C Schools.

The district has rented Lowell from Livonia’s district since 1981. The current four- year lease expires in October, 1998. Before renewing, however, the district is, “beginning to explore longer-term options,” Birchler said.

The board may opt to enter into an extended-term lease with Livonia schools, or, said Birchler, they may choose to buy the school.

Both options are dependent on projections of future middle-school enrollment.

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(left to right) Karen Willard and her students Jennifer Zelanzny, Marie Mroz, Collette Callahan and Wendy Stoliker learned interior design from the experts a t W alker-Buzenberg — Eric Buzenberg, Lisa Wolfe and David Buzenberg. (Crier photo by Bryon Martin)



PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR USE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission has received a request from Falcon Center Properties, to approve the Use Subject to Special Conditions for Vehicle Storage in the Industrial District pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 83. The subject property is located on the northeast comer of Joy Road and General Drive, west of the CSX Railroad tracks. Application No. 1424. Tax I.D. Nos. 062-01-0013 and 065-99-0009.

The Planning Commission seeks input to determine if approval of the Use Subject to Special Conditions should be issued under Section 15.2 of Zoning Ordinance No. 83. The land is currently zoned IND, Industrial District. ,

Questions regarding the request may be directed to the Community Development Department during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Planning Commission will consider the request at its regular meeting on January 15, 1997, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Written comments concerning the request will be received prior to the meeting. The meeting, application review and address for written comment is : Plymouth Charter Township, Community Development Department, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth,MI 48170. Telephone Number 453-3840, Ext. 209.

Publish: January 2, 1997 Donald Sprogell, SecretaryPlanning Commission

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the meetings/hearings upon one week notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Supervisor’s office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone number: (313)453-3840, TDD users: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Service)

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“Renting the school offers a certain amount of flexibility,” Birchler said, explaining that if middle-school enrollment dropped, the board could choose to not re-lease the school.

According to projections in a proposed 1997 bond issue, however, an increase of about 400 middle-school students is expected in the Plymouth-Canton district by 2002.

“If we used it for a number of years, purchasing the school could represent a savings over renting,” Birchler said.

Another dollar-stretching move includes building an elementary school that could be converted into a middle school as students grow older, according to a report by the district’s housing committee.

Plans for the elementary school in the proposed 1997 bond issue may include this convertible option.

Purchasing Lowell would not accommodate new students the district expects. Streamlining district spending on the school, either by re-leasing or purchasing it, might help the board in future funding efforts.

Lowell now enrolls 749 students, and has been described by administrators as “an integral part of our district’s middle-school facilities.”


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Plymouth' District Library Board will hold its annual meeting Tuesday. January 21. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at 705 S. Main Street Plymouth. Michigan 48170.

The Plymouth District Library will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printedmaterials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Plymouth District Library. Individuals with disabilites requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Plymouth District Library by writing or calling the following:

Barbara Kraft, Library Secretary Plymouth District Library

705 S. Main Street PlymouthMI 48170

313-453-0750

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PLANNING COMMISSIONNOTICE OF REQUEST FOR USE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission has received a request from Johnson Controls,Inc. to approve the Use Subject to Special Conditions for Outside Storage in the Industrial District pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 83. The subject property is located on the north side of Port Street, west of the Metro West Industrial Park Subdivisions and east of Beck Road and Plymouth Corporate Park. Application No. 1427. Tax I.D. No. 009-99-0008-703.

The Planning Commission seeks input to determine if approval of the Use Subject to Special Conditions should be issued under Section 15.2 of Zoning Ordinance No. 83. The land is currently zoned IND, Industrial District.

Questions regarding the request may be directed to the Community Development Department during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Planning Commission will consider the request at its regular meeting on January 15, 1997, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Written comments concerning the request will be received prior to the meeting. The meeting, application review and address for written comment is:

"Plymouth Charter Township, Community Development Department, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth,MI 48170. Telephone Number 453-3840, Ext. 209

Publish: January 2, 1997 Donald Sprogell, SecretaryPlanning Commission

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the meetings/hearings upon one week notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Supervisor’s office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone number: (313)453-3840,m TDD users: 1-800 649-3777


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S a ra h E lizab e th O le n d e r ofPlymouth will be spending the spring semester studying in London with the International Studies Program conducted there by Central College.

The program is designed to provide an international experience for students who wish to study abroad without a second language. Central’s program in London is centered in Bloomsbury within easy walking distance of the University of London, the B ritish M useum and P iccadilly . O lender is a student at A drian College.

I •These Plymouth students — Susan

C. B o n n ett, K ris S an fo rd an d M ichalanne T. S ilvester — were honored as part-tim e W ashtenaw Community College students achieving academic excellence. They earned a grade point average of 3.7 or better and accumulated at least 15 credit hours.

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M arine L ance C pl. R om eo G. C airo, son of Anthony and Paula Cairo of Canton, has departed on a six-m onth deploym ent to the M editerranean Sea with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the ships of the USS Nassau Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG).

Cairo is one of more than 2,000 Marines and Sailors* who departed Norfolk, VA aboard the assault ship USS Nassau, the transport dock USS Northville and the dock landing ship USS Pensacola.

The 1995 Salem graduate joined the Marine Corps in Aug. 1995.

•Marine Pfc. Robert K. McGrath,

son of Sharon M cGrath of Canton, recently reported for duty with Marine Aircraft Support Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan.

The 1995 Canton graduate joined the Marine Corps in Feb. 1996.

•Army Pvt. Jam ie M. B ungard,

son of P a tr ic ia M. S tillin g s ofCanton, has begun basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, GA where he will receive instruction' in drill and ceremonies, map reading, tactics, military customs and courtesies and first aid while developing basic combat skills and experience using various weapons available to the infantry soldier.

The private is a 1994 graduate of P lym outh C hristian Academy in Canton,

P l y m o u t h - C a n t o n J a y c e e s e s t a b l i s h

M a r y C h i l d s M e m o r i a l A w a r dBY BRYON MARTIN

Plymouth people understand. Something distinguishes their town from others, something sets it apart:

Certainly there are elements Plymouth shares with other small towns — a vintage theater and downtown shopping area, community parks, a sense of history.But there is a relationship, a c o n n e c t i o n between the City and community unique toPlymouth.

Tim Fedewa appreciates that connection, and wants to ce lebrate it.

To do this,Fedewa used his position as management and development vice president for the Plymouth-Canton Jaycees, and designed the Mary Childs

C a n t o n g i r l h e a d s t o- BY BRYON MARTIN

Do the names Tiffani Amber Thiessen,Ashley Johnson and Jennifer McKay -sound familiar?

You may remember the young TV actors Thiessen and Johnson from their roles on various shows. Unless you saw a commercial she made for a mid-Michigan TV station, you probably won’t know McCay.

But give her some time.A two-tim e prize winner in the

“Detroit’s Most Photogenic Baby” contest, McCay was named Miss .Junior Canton Petite, the city-level title in the M iss Junior Am erica Pageant in November 1996. Feb. 8 and 9, she and her mother Sandy will attend the Miss Junior Michigan competition at the Novi Hilton.

Sim ilar to the televised Miss American Pageant, Jennifer will compete

' in two outfit-oriented rounds in which she will be judged on her appearance and

,,m odeling performance; she deliver a 20 second speech about her ensem bles. If she is chosen for an advanced round, Jennifer will be given a question at random, also requiring a 20 second answer— kid stuff for a 20-year- old Miss America contestant, but not for a kid.

Jennifer is five years old, and this will . be her first Miss Junior Michigan compe-

Memorial Award. “I wanted to recognize the volunteer efforts of local citizens and to honor the former mayor,” Fedewa said.

Childs served as mayor of the City of Plymouth. Her legacy is one of service, and, according to Fedewa, one that epitomizes the city-commnunity connection.

“She was the flag lady,” Fedewa said, “she liked to give them out to students. But she’s most famous for her beautification pro-

- jects.“The award honors her spirit of service that continues through

volunteers who live in Plymouth and Canton. They work to make this a better community in their own way,” Fedewa said.

The Plymouth Canton Jaycees already issues Distinguished Service awards annually to an outstanding local police officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, teacher and religious leader. The Childs award will be the first commendation the Jaycees will bestow on community members at large.

The award will be presented for the first time at the Jaycee Recognition Dinner at Fellows Creek Country Club, March 1. The recipient will be given a plaque and honored at the dinner.

“Even with all the growth around us, Plymouth has retained its small-town feel,” Fedewa said, attributing that feel to the spirit of volunteers. “We’re the City of Homes, not the city of houses, and I think that says a lot.”

To some, this distinction may not mean very much, but it distinguishes this community from others. Plymouth people understand.

E D I T O R ’S N O T E : F o r in fo r m a t io n o n n o m in a t in g a c a n d id a te , c o n ta c t F e d e w a a t 4 5 5 -0 4 4 6 , o r th e J a yce e s h o t l in e a t 4 5 3 - 8 4 0 7 . N o m in a t io n s m u s t be re c e iv e d b y J a n . 31 .

s t a t e b e a u t y p a g e a n tpinky bit of nervousness is one of the benefits of competing in the Miss Junior America contest.

“She’ll get to be with people her own age, and she’ll have to speak in front of a large group of people. It will teach her something,” Sandy said. “Mostly, though, we want her to enjoy it.”

The often-heard criticisms that beauty pageants for young women and girls can foster unhealthy self images don’t concern Sandy.

“It won’t become that. She may be young, but we can tell when she doesn’t want to do something. When it stops being fun for her, she can quit,” Sandy said. “Until then, we just hope she does her best.”

If Jennifer wins at the Novi competition, she will advance to the National round in Parsippany, NY. After that, the sky is the limit.

At least that’s what the people at the Miss Junior America contest suggest. A

^pam phlet published by the contest includes photos of past winners and their subsequent accomplishments. Thiessen and Johonson both followed up their titles with roles on “Beverly Hills: 90210,” and “Growing Pains,” respectively.

“A TV part would be nice, but it’s not anything we’re counting on. W e’ll see how it goes,” said Sandy.

Mary Childs was an im portant figure in Plymouth politics. The Plymouth-Canton Jaycees are honoring her memory with a memorial award.

JENNIFER MCCAYtition.

“She jrpctices her speech all tjhp tim§;.^. at least four or five times a day,” Sandy said. “She loves it. She’s excited for the competition.”

Exited yes, but how about nervous?“Nope,” Jennifer said.Not even a little?“Well,” she said, squeezing the tip of

her little finger, “maybe a little-pinky bit.”

According to Sandy, facing that little-


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D ouglas T e u b e rt, F IC , ofNorthville, ranked first among more than 1,800 Lutheran Brotherhood field force representatives nationwide in the amount of life insurance products issued in Nov. 1996. Teubert is associated with Lutheran Brotherhood’s Karl Mueller Agency in Rochester Hills.

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M embers of the Construction Association of M ichigan (CAM) elected officers and directors to serve on the 1997 board of directors on Oct. 17. Among those elected was James D. Vogelsberg of American Glass & Metals Corp. in Plymouth who will serve as Treasurer.

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Autom otive supplierFreudenberg-NOK of Plymouth has made the lead corporate donation of $250,000 to Ferris State University’s National E lastom er Center. Construction of the center, which is the only one of its kind in the nation, is slated to begin in 1997 on the Big Rapids campus. The center will offer a two-year elastom er technology degree and a four-year elastomer engineering technology degree.

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M ary G ranata of Plym outh isthe new director of the Senior M em bership Program at the Oakwood H ealthcare System in Dearborn. Granata is responsible for the development and implementation of the Senior Membership Program, which keeps Oakwood informed of all senior issues. G ranata left Botsford Continuing Health Center in Farmington Hills, where she was d irector of adm issions. She is a graduate of Mercy College in Detroit and holds a bachelor’s degree in addiction studies.

Dawn L. F lynn began as N orthville Township m anager Monday. Most recently, Flynn was executive director of the Wurtsmith Air Force Base Caretaker Authority in Oscoda. She was formerly the assistant manager for the City of East Lansing.

•Edw ard’s Bakeshop, located in

downtown Plymouth, is now online. Cybersurfers can reach the site at http://edwards-cafe.com.

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Michelle H arrier recently joined the Plymouth branch of Republic Bancorp Mortgage as a mortgage loan officer.

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A n i m a l O d y s s e yGift, art at new Old Village store based on animal themes

BY ROB KIRKBRIDEFrom furry feline statues to prickly porcupine puppets, Animal

Odyssey Gift and Art Shop in Old Village has just about everything for the animal lover.

Animal Odyssey, which opened in November at 971 N. Mill St., is the brainchild of the store’s owner, Sharon Atma.

Atma opened the store for one simple reason: She loves animals. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said. “I ’ve always loved animals and art. This was a way I could combine the two.”

Animal Odyssey is crawling, with tee-shirts, puppets, mugs, cards and figurines featuring just about every animal — from aardvarks to zebras.

The store is also a showplace for local artists who specialize in anim al them es. Animal Odyssey accepts art items on consignment. There are also internationally-known artist works displayed, such as Karen Donleavy of California and Livonia artist Bob Perrish.

Wildlife and pets are the theme at Animal Odyssey — but they also benefit from the store. A portion of the sales of several items goes to charitable groups such as the Animal Welfare Society and the Michigan Animal Reseue League — a group in which Atma serves as a board member.

In fact, Atma and her family own 18 pets, many of whose pictures are proudly displayed in the store as part of Animal Odyssey’s “Board of Directors.” All but one was adopted with the help of the Michigan Animal Rescue League.

Animal Odyssey is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Animal Odyssey Gift and Art ShopL o ca tio n : 971 N. M ill St.

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H ou rs: T u esday-F riday 10:30 a.in. to 6 p .m . a n d Sa tu rday fro m 1 0:30 a.m . to 5 p .m .

Sharon Atma is the owner of Animal Odyssey Gift and Art Shop in Old Village. Animals are her passion and the source of inspiration for h er new store. P a rt of the profit from several items in the store goes to local charitable anim al welfare groups. (Crier photo by Rob Kirkbride)

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JOHN S. VAN ALSTYNE

KEITH G. ARENZ

Plym outh Tow nship-basedFreudenberg-NOK has established an Automotive Sales Group consisting of an OEM sales team and a Tier One & Tier Two team.

These teams will enable Freudenberg- NOK to m aintain its high level of custom er service and enhance the developm ent of more robust, cost- effective and globally interchangeable products.

John S. VanAlstyne now serves as vice president of sales-autom otive manufacturers and Keith G. Arenz is director of sales-automotive suppliers.

In this new assignment, VanAlstyne is responsible for directing sales activities with all vehicle manufacturers in North America including General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, as well as Japanese and European transplant manufacturers.

Most recently, VanAlstyne had been Frbudenberg-NOK’s director of sales and marketing for the company’s Automotive Components Division, where he was responsible for sales and marketing activities for all of Freudenberg-NOK in 1992. He spent five years with Solvay

Automotive in Troy, most recently as marketing director.

V anA lstyne earned a bachelo r’s degree in m arketing from W estern M ichigan University and a m aster’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University’s Advanced Management Program.

Arenz, who brings nearly 20 years of autom otive sales and m anagem ent experience to Freudenberg-N OK, is responsible for sales activities with Tier One and Tier Two customers, including Delphi Autom otive System s, ITT A utom otive, Lucas Variety, TRW, Bosch, Siemens and Eaton.

Prior to joining the company in Aug. 1996, Arenz worked for Federal-Mogul Corporation in Southfield, where he held a variety of positions, most recently as product team manager.

Arenz, who holds a U.S. patent for a machined shaft seal with reinforcing ring, began his career in 1977 in service sales for Honeywell, Inc. in Brookfield, WI. He earned a bachelo r’s degree” in econom ics from the U niversity of Wisconsin.

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G r o u p s . . .PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS AUDITIONS

Open auditions Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m., and auditions by appointments Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Rd„ west of Sheldon Road in Plymouth. All voices, but especially teriors are needed. Call 455-4080.

WOMEN’S CYBERSPACE PRESENTATION Alicia Jones, WORD Communicatios, Inc., will present “Surfing Through Cyberspace,” at the Jan. 22, 1997 luncheon meeting of the National Association of Career Women. The luncheon will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel. Cost, $15 for members and guests. Call Linda Beckett at (810) 268-7770 for reservations.

GROUP ENTERTAINMENT BOOK GROUP FUNDRAISERS The Plymouth Business and Professional Women, the Plymouth Symphony League, Plymouth Community Chorus and Plymouth Optimists are selling Entertainment Books ‘97 for their respective group functions. The Entertainment Book ‘97 contains hundreds of 50 percent and two-for-one discounts on dining, travel, movies, sports and more. Plymouth BPW: call Joanne Delaney at 455- 5171, a portion of the $40 cost will go to scholarships. PSL: call 453-3016, profits will benefit Symphony. PCC: Call Stan at 459-6829, the $40 costs will help fund Chorus’ charitable and educational activities. Optimists: Call Bill at 453-8253 or Ken at 728-7619.

U p c o m i n g . . .BENTLEY ELEMENTARY BOND-ISSUE FORUM

An informational forum featuring Dr. Charles Little, superintendent of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, will be held to discuss the proposed 1997 bond issue. The meeting will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Cafetorium at Bentley Elementary, 1100 Sheldon Rd., Canton. The forum will also feature Supervisor Tom Yack, and is open to the public.

BROADCAST OF LITTLE INTERVIEWWSDP, 88.1 FM will air an interview with Plymouth-Canton Schools Superintendent Dr. Charles Little, today at 5:40 p.m. on “Community Focus.” Hosted by John Kreger, the interview will center on the proposed 1997 bond issue.

CANTON COMMUNITY CABLEVISION TALENT SEARCHCanton is beginning a search for talented residents who are interested in helping with the creation and production of its expanding television network. Residents who would like to offer their services for cable television work should call the Communications office at 397-5472 or Scott Zuchlewski at 397-5360. Residents can also send a resume to Zuchlewski at 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton MI 48188. Interested residents will be interviewed and auditioned for various programs. Voice-overs, narration, writing, producing, on-camera, etc.

SATURDAY STORY TIMES FOR CHILDREN Story times are open to children in kindergarten through third grade. Dates are Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. and are 45 minutes long. No registration required. For more information, call 453-0750.

V o l u n t e e r .SONGS OF THE SEASON DECORATING CONTEST

The Plymouth Beautification Committee and the Plymouth Ice Sculpture Spectacular have joined to sponsor a home and business decorating contest. Participants should decorate their home, neighborhood or place of business in the theme of a winter-season song. Judging will take place during the Ice Sculpture Spectacular, Jan. 15-20,1997. Entry forms are available from the committee at 201 S. Main, and must be received by Jan. 10, 1997.

ST. MARY COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVESt. Mary Hospital in Livonia will host the American Red Cross Jan. 16, 1997. Those interested in donating blood can go to the Pavilion Conference Rooms from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call Cheryl Delaney at (313) 655-2980.

GUEST SPEAKERS NEEDED AT P-C SCHOOLSThe Plymouth-Canton Business Education Partnership is looking for individuals to share information about their occupation to students in classroom settings. To volunteer, call 416-4903.

DONATE PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONThe Plymouth District Library is seeking individuals, businesses, and community groups to donate the cost of a subscription to one of the more than 300 periodicals to which the library subscribes. Sponsor’s name will appear on the front cover of the periodical. Donation is federal, state tax deductible. For more information, please call the library at 453-0750.

PLYMOUTH CHAMBER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce is always in need of volunteers, especially preparing information handout packages. For more information, call 453-1540.

FISH VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFISH of Plymouth/Canton is always looking for volunteers to assist in its purpose of aiding neighbors who cannot help themselves. If you would like information on being a driver, a “caller,” or just running errands, call 261-1011 and leave a message.

HOSPICE OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN The hospice is seeking patient care, patient companion and team support volunteers in The Plymouth-Canton-Northville Community. For more information, call 291-9700.

PLYMOUTH COURT NURSING CENTERPlymouth Court Nursing Center in Plymouth is looking for volunteers to help with activity programs for residents. For more information, call Maralena Howard at 455-0510.


W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n gTo list your group’s event in this calendar, send or deliver the notice IN WRITING to: The Crier, 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth,*MI 48170. Information received BY NOON FRIDAY will be used for Wednesday's calendar (space permitting).

H e a l t h . . .PLYMOUTH BREATHERS CLUB

For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and other respiratory disease. Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Mercy Health Building, Plymouth. For information, call 313 712-5367.

SMOKE STOPPERSIn combination with the “patch,” or by itself, this program can help win the battle against smoking. Group and individual sessions available at St. Joseph Mercy Health Building, Plymouth and Ann Arbor. Call (313) 712-4141.

KIDS’ HEPATITIS B VACCINATIONSEffective Jan. 1, 1997, children attending Michigan child care facilities must be immunized against the Hepatitis B virus. Oakwood Healthcare*System will be offering vaccinations at several Healthcare centers in the area. Phone 1-800-543-WELL for locations, dates and appointments. Cost, $10 per person.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HANDBOOKSA 40-page handbook containing current domestic violence laws, women’s rights, a list of community resources and other information is now available in Arabic. Copies can be found at the Arab- American and Chaldean Council, the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, the Wayne County Department of Public Health clinic in Dearborn and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office. English and Spanish versions are also available. Call (313) 224-6994.

NEW BEGINNINGS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Plymouth Church of Christ, 9301 Sheldon Rd., just south of Ann Arbor Road, in Plymouth. Anyone who is grieving a loss because of death or divorce is welcome to attend. There is no charge. For more information, call 453-7630.

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING Meets monthly at the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St. Jan. 13th guest lecturer Sylvia Rubach will give speech, “Just How Can I Acquire a Positive Mental Attitude?” beginning 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 453-1234, ext. 236.

MEALS ON WHEELSThe Meals on Wheels program serves a hot nutritious lunch five days a week at Tonquish Manor; activities, such as bingo and movies will take place after the lunch in the manor’s redecorated community room. A $1.50 donation is requested for the meal, but not required. For more information, call 453-9703 weekdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

SENIOR VANThe Plymouth Community Seniors van is available for transport to any destination in the City or Township five days a week, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The van will also assist Plymouth seniors in getting to medical, dental and other appointments, and makes planned trips to Westland, Livonia and Laurel Park Malls. Phone 459-8888 for info on this free service.

WARM CLOTHING FOR NEEDY FAMILIES The Clothing Bank will be open to distribute donations of clothing to families in need on Tuesdays only from 9-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3:30 p.m. during the school year. To make an appointment or for more information, call 416-6179. .

RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSISTANCEFor those with respiratory diseases. Second Wednesday of each month at the Arbor Health building in Plymouth from 2-3 p.m. Free of charge. For more information, call 712-5367.

S c h o o l s . . .TAG SCREENING IN JANUARY

The Plymouth-Canton Schools will be screening for admission to the Talented and Gifted Program for the 1997-98 school year. The TAG Department screens all third graders when they take the Cognitive Abilities Test in January. Parents of eligible third graders will be contacted by mail. Parents of second and fourth through seventh graders need to contact their school office for a nominations form, available now, and return the completed form the their building principal no later than Jan 17. Nominate forms for second graders need to be sent to the TAG office no later than Jan. 31. There is an informational meeting regarding the TAG program scheduled for today at 7 p.m. at Miller Elementary School, 43721 Hanford Rd., in Canton. For more information, call the TAG office at Miller at 416-4867.

FREE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMState-funded program offered to families who meet income guidelines or “at-risk” factors. Children must be four years old on or before Dec. 1. Classes begin in January and run for 20 weeks Monday through Thursday at Hoben and Truesdell schools. For more information, call 416-6190.

EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Computers, tutoring, games, etc. The program runs Monday through Friday and begins after school and conlcudes at 6 p.m. $5 per student per session with a minimum of two sessions per week. For more information, call 420-7040.

KIDDIE KAMPUS REUNION25th anniversary of the P-C Schools’ preschool program. June 4 at the Canton High School cafeteria from 7-9 p.m. All former staff and students are invited. To make a reservation, call 416-4927.

P-C SCHOOLS NEED GUEST SPEAKERSThe P-C Business Education Parternship is looking for individuals willing to share their expertise with local students. To volunteer, call 416-4903.

WSDP, 88.1-FM REUNIONWSDP, the student-operated station of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is planning its 25th anniversary reunion for 1997. Former staff members are asked to send their current addresses to the station at 46181, Joy Rd. Canton, MI 48187 or call 416-7732.

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If you witness an act of kindness, if an organization you are associated with plans a good deed, and if someone is especially kind to you, please write a letter to The Kindness Editor describing the act of kindness. We will gather the reports and publish some of them on a special page on January 22nd.

The Community Crier staff will choose an-outstanding act of kindness and present a $50.00 reward to the kind person, and $25 each to the runners-up. So if you know somebody who deserves a reward, let us. know, Who knows, maybe together we can help start new habits. We need to receive your nominations by January 17th.

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If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us'aod thank you very much. We are so very thankful to each and everyone for donating their valuable time to our kettle campaign. We could not have dor .without you. God bless you and yours in this new year.

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It will be an evening of hot wheels and fine meals for the winners of The Community Crier's “Night on The Town,” contest.

Ronald and Karen Kennedy of Wayne won four Saturday tickets to the 1997 North American International Auto Show* and dinner for four at The Water Club in Plymouth Township.

The Kennedys and two guest will be chauffeured by limousine to dinner and an evening at the auto show.

“I’m going to invite my mom and dad along. They go out every other Saturday, so this will be a real night out for them,” Karen said.

Although she describes her dad as the bigger fan, Karen has never been to the auto show, and is, “excited to go down and take it all in.”

The Kennedys won their tickets with entries completed at the Jack

N A I S h a s l o n g , r i c h h i s t o r yThe North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is owned and

operated by The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA). The first DADA- run show was called the Detroit Auto Show and was held at Beller’s Beer Garden, located at the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge in 1907, making it the longest running auto show in the country, running every year (except four war years) since that first show. There were 17 exhibitors showing 33 vehicles at the 1907 show.

As interest in automobiles grew, the DADA began to host the show at Wayne Gardens, which at the time, was the largest space in the city. In 1917, the show moved once again to yet a larger facility at Grinley Field, located between Woodward and Casss Avenues. From there, the show had several locations including Dross Town Garage (1919), the Ford Building (1920), Morgan and Wright’s Building (1921-22), and Detroit Artillery Armory (1957), which was a landmark show for Detroit — it was the first time forgein auto manufacturers displayed their vehicles in the show. These first exhibits were Volvo, German Isetta, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar and Porsche.

In 1965, the show moved to its present location at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center which offers one of the largest single-floor showrooms in the world capable of housing a 600,000 square-foot show in one open view hall along with an additional 100,000 square-feet in the River Level, 84 meeting rooms and a 100,000 square-foot concourse and atrium area.

In 1989, after a year of planning, the show was renamed the North American International Auto Show and gained worldwide recognition when Toyota and Nissan introduced their new luxury divisions — Lexus and Infiniti, respectively. Today the NAIAS is now widely recognized as one of the world’s five premier shows, along with the Frankfurt, Paris, Geneva and Tokyo shows. The NAIAS is the only show in the United States to receive the official international auto show sanction from the Oranisation Internationale Des Constructeurs D’Automobiles (OICA). Since the show became an international event in 1989, 358 new concept and production vehicles have been introduced at the NAIAS.

Today, more than 40 automotive manufacturers exhibit more than 700 cars and trucks at the NAIAS. While the NAIAS is a stage for major industry news, it also has a significant economic impact locally. According to David L. Littmann, first Vice President and Senior Economist, Comerica Bank, the total incremental economic impact of the 1996 NAIAS on Southeastern Michigan was estimated at $246.9 million.

x The 1997 North American International Auto Show will be the ninth international show and 81st show in Detroit.


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Demmer Ford dealership while purchasing a 1997 F-150 truck.

When Glenn Rex of Canton took in his F-150 for service at Blackwell Ford, he filled out a “Night on The Town,” entry, too.

Glenn and his wife Connie won two Saturday tickets to the auto show and dinner for two at the Water Club.

Glenn is quite the auto enthusiast, according to Connie. “He has a ‘65 Mustang Fastback, and loves to go to car shows,” Connie said. “You mention the auto show, and he’s out the door.”

The Water Club’s cuisine has Connie excited, she said. “I’ve been there before for a club banquet. It should be very nice.”

Readers should keep their eyes open for other contests in future editions of The Community Crier. (Hint: Think Plymouth IceSpectacular, and a $350 value).


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O b i t u a r i e sFor more information on listing a paid obituary notice in The Crier,

contact your funeral director or call (313) 453-6900

EDGAR J. SMITHEdgar J. Smith, a Plymouth Township resident, died Dec. 26, 1996 at the

age of 75.Mr. Smith was born in Saskatoon, SK Canada. He was a sargent during

W.W. II in the U.S. Army. He worked in security for Adistra.Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 23 years, Joan Marie Smith; daughter,

Susan (Dwane) Koscielniak of Westland; sons, Ronald Smith of California, David (Yvonne) Smith of Virginia Beach, VA, Terry Gallagher of Ann Arbor, Mark Gallagher of California, Glen Gallagher of California, Craig Gallagher of Ann Arbor, Michael Smith of Westland and Timothy Smith of Westland; and three grandchildren.

Arrangements were made by and services were held at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. Leonard Partensky officiating. Entombment was at United Memorial Gardens in Superior Township.

CHESTER B. SINGLETON

California; brothers, Jimmy Singleton of Plymouth and Roy Singleton of Northville.

Arrangements were made by and services were held at the Schrader- Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. Jerry Yarnell officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial tributes can be made to the Salvation Army.

WALTER L. PACKERWalter L. Packer, a former Plymouth resident, died Dec. 15, 1996 at the

age of 79.Mr. Packer was born May 24, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA. He moved to

Winter Haven, FL in 1975 from Plymouth. He was a member of Ressurection Lutheran Church in Florida and the Mayflower Lt. Gamble Post No. 6695 VFW in Plymouth. He was also a member of the American Legion in Florida. He served during W.W. II. He worked as a journeyman-millwright for Ford Motor Company for 30 years.

Mr. Packer is survived by his wife, Adeline P. Packer; and daughter, Pamela A. (Robert) Geist of Florida.

Arrangements were made by and services were held at the Schrader- Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. Peter M. Berg officiating. Burial was at Rural Hill Cemetery in Northville. Memorial tributes can be made to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Plymouth or the American Heart Association.

Chester B. Singleton, a Plymouth resident, died Dec. 29, 1996 at the age of 76.

Mr. Singleton was born Feb. 2, 1921 in Fulton, KY. He came to the community in 1940. He was a machine operator for 20 years for Precision Springs - Bathey Manufacturing. He was a veteran of W.W. II.

Mr. Singleton is survived by his wife, Nancy Singleton; daughters, Melinda (Irvin) Simms of Westland and Maureen (Rick) Curry of Grant; sisters; Betty Hees of Plymouth, Sarah Enoch of Tennessee and Truda Simmons of

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RAYMOND ANTHONYRaymond Anthony, a former Plymouth resident, died Dec. 21, 1996 at the

age of 60.Mr. Anthony was born Sept. 12, 1936 to Robert and the late Ellen Anthony.

He was a graduate of Plymouth High School Class of 1955 and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He lived on Drummond Island and also at his winter residence in Kernersville, NC.

Mr. Anthony is survived by his wife, Darlene (King) Smith; sons, Tim (Jane) Anthony of Galesburg and Mark (Carol) Anthony of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Sasha Cooke and Michael Raymond Anthony of Winston- Salem, NC; father, Robert (Alberta) Anthony of Plymouth; and mother-in-law, Pearl King of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Anthony; brother, Robert Anthony, Jr.; and father-in-law, Donald King.

Mr. Anthony’s ashes will be laid to rest in Lapham Corners Cemetery in Salem Township and sprinkled on the waters of Scammon Cove on Drummond Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes can be made to The Raymond Anthony Memorial Fund, c/o Darlene Anthony, 311 Salisbury St. #37, Kernersville, NC 27284.

IVAL BERNICE MUELLER,Ival Bernice Mueller, a Plymouth resident, died Dec. 27, 1996 at the age of

86.Mrs. Mueller was born Oct. 14, 1910 in Vincennes, IN. She moved to the

community three years ago from Vincennes, IN, where she retired in 1965 after 37 years with the Duesterberg’s Drug Store as restaurant manager.

Mrs. Mueller is survived by her daughter, Mary Anna (Stephen G.) Harper of Plymouth; two sisters; grandchildren, J. Scott Conner of Livonia and Brenda Lee (Rick) Stangle of St. F rancisv ille , IL; and four great grandchildren.

Services were held in Vincennes, IN. Local arrangements were made by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth.

DELORES MAE SCHUSTERDelores Mae Schuster, a Canton resident, died Jan. 3, 1997 at the age of

68.Mrs. Schuster was born Aug. 3, 1928 in Highland Park. She worked as a

secretary for health care and retired from Wayne County General Hospital (Eloise).

Mrs. Schuster is survived by her husband, Michael Thomas Schuster; daughter, Ronnie Louise (Ed) Petersen of Las Vegas, NV; sons, Michael (Sue) Schuster of Westland, William (Elaine) Schuster of Farmington, Chris (Pat) Schuster of Garden City and Rev. Keith (Brenda) Schuster of Canton.

Arrangements were made by and services were held at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. Bob McDonald of the Fair Haven

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G re a t fo r B e g in n e r $ 3 9 5_____________ (313)453-5082_____________Americas Budget Storage 40671 Joy Rd, Canton Ml. Will sell contents of the following units for unpaid rent to the highest bid on Jan. 16 ,199 7 at 1:00 p.m. E30-Westside Taylor Door-couch, bed, dressers, rugs, stain glass, boxes F18-Szostkowski-dresser, guitar, chair, boxes; G17-Anderson-chairs, table, pictures, boxes; J40-Cottrell-Yamaha QSTS jet ski & Triton trailer; K17/18-Forys-bikes, skis, boxes.Estate Sale - Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 11

& 12 ,12 pm - 5 pm. Lakepointe Apartments 14045 Shadywood Drive Apt.

G105, Plymouth. Off Wilcox Road. Cemetery Lots - Glen Eden, Livonia -

4 lots - reasonable (313)207-0791

LostLadies Gold Om ega Watch in Plymouth,

reward 453-0670

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The City of Plymouth will be taking Spring soccer reg istration theentire month of January during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The City of Plymouth Recreation Department is located in the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St. All registrations require a birth certificate. The fee is $40 for City residents and $60 for non-residents. For more information call 455- 6620.

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These are the standings for the Plymouth-Canton Junior Basketball Association as of Dec. 21, 1996.

GIRLS “A” LEAGUEPistons 8-2 (league champs),

Celtics 7-3, Lakers 7-3, Magic 5-5, Bulls 3-8, Kings 0-10.

BOYS“A” LEAGUENational: Pacers 11-1 (league

champs), Pistons 9-3, Celtics 8-4, Sonics 7-5, Hawks 7-5, Spurs 5-7, Kings 3-9, Bulls 1-11.

American: Rockets 9-3 (league, champs), Knicks 9-3 (league champs), 76ers 8-4, Lakers 6-6, Nets 6-6, Bucks 3-9, Nets 3-9, Magic 1-11.

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Canton Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Wayne-Westland YMCA, is sponsoring youth floor hockey clinics and a Saturday game program beginning the week of Jan. 27.

There will be six skill clinics and five games, with the Saturday games played at the Summit in Canton. The cost is $35 per child for boys and girls in grades 1-5. Registration begins tom orrow from 6-9 p.m ., then resum es during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. There are no residency requirements and the deadline for entry is Jan. 23 or when classes fill. Call 397- 5110 for more information.

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These are the City .of Plymouth and Canton Township recreation department’s 1996 co-ed volleyball standings through Dec. 20, 1996.

American Division: Team 6 - 2 1 points, Over The Hill Gang - 19 points, We Dig - 14 points, Back Again - 12 points, Spike Force - nine points, Toe Jams - seven points, Single Spirit I - two points, Canton Road Running Club - zero points.

National Division: Buddy’s - 19 points, Masland Industries - 14 points, A brasive Afterhours - 12 points, Neighbors - 12 points, Stud Puppies - 11 points, Single Spirit II - seven points, Single Spirit III - seven points, Mr. B’s Stingers - two points.

Tough TournamentHost Salem finishes eighth depsite voiding two matches

Twenty teams from across the state battled in the Salem Tournament Saturday. Rochester Adams beat out Holt for the title. (Crier photo R. Alwood Jr.)

BY BRIAN CORBETTSalem wrestling coach Ron Krueger

was hoarse after Saturday’s 20-team invitational.

He lost his voice guiding his team through some of the toughest competition in state, not because he was ill.

But the flu bug did take several Salem grapplers out of the lineup, and the Rocks had to settle for eighth place.

“In defense of our kids, we had four guys out,” said Krueger. “If our team was intact, we probably would’ve done a little better, but that’s where we finished. It was a tough tournament. We worked our way through and placed eighth; it was a good eighth.”

Cross-campus rival Canton finished 20th. In a battle of the wrestling titans, Rochester Adams won the tourney crown with 247 points, edging state powerhouse Holt, who was second with 193.5 points. Portage Central rounded out the top three. Conference foe Livonia Stevenson placed seventh, 4.5 points ahead of the Rocks, who voided two weight classes and competed without the services of injured star wrestler Dan Hamblin. “If we would’ve had everyone, we might have put a scare into them. We could’ve finished in the top four, but I ’m not going to use if’s and but’s because it doesn’t help us,” said Krueger.

Eric Coburn (119 lbs.) was the Rocks only champion. The senior captain is undefeated this season at 18-0 and has captured three tournament titles “He’s a on a quest,” said Krueger.

Teono Wilson (189 lbs.) was stunned in the early going. “He went out there and fell asleep and got caught and got pinned,” said Krueger.

But Wilson, who is 16-2 this season, fought his way back and finished in third place.

Heavyweight Charlie Hamblin was seeded sixth but placed fifth. “So he did better than he was projected to do. He had

a good day,” said Krueger.The freshmen class had a fine day on

the mat, too. John Mervyn (103 lbs.) won three matches, and battled the Holt 103- pounder to a 7-6 loss. “When you wrestle with a guy that is that good, that shows a lot of improvement,” Krueger said.

Fellow freshman Josh Henderson (125 lbs.) was brought up from the junior varsity squad and placed sixth. “You don’t normally look for a JV kid to do that good, but he did really well,” said Krueger.

Another junior varsity wrestler, Sam Boyd competed at 135 lbs. while James Green moved to 140 lbs. and won a big match against Nick Simon from Novi, 11-4.

Veteran Sean Hughes (130 lbs.) went 3- 2 on the day, good enough for seventh place. He was joined by Anwar Crutchfield (152 lbs.) in a fine tournament performance. Jeremy Woolschlager, was given possibly the hardest task of the day — wrestling at 145 lbs; He finished eighth in a weight class that included two state champs. “When you’ve got two state champs in one weight class, it doesn’t leave much room for you. It was just a beat to get into the top eight,” Krueger said, whose team is 4-0-1 in dual meets this season.

The competition says volumes about the Salem Tournament, which is quickly becoming one of the premier showdowns each season. Krueger credits the parents’ involvement in making the tournament so successful.

‘The parent groups have really helped. They done just a stellar job. The tournament couldn’t have been better run. Without a good parent group, it can’t be done,” Krueger said.

Chiefs battle in day-long tourneyBY BRIAN CORBETT

It was bad right from the start for the Canton wrestling team at the Salem Invitational Saturday. .

“I had three eliminated right away,” said Canton coach Ernie Krumm.The elite competition from-teams in the Western Lakes Activities Association, the

Kensington Valley Conference and from around the state proved too much for Canton, who finished last in the 20 team tourney. “There was a lot of really good competition there. Out of the 20 teams, you’ve probably got 10 tehms that are in the top third in the state,” said Krumm. “To give you an idea how good this tournament was, the 10th seed at 145 pounds had a 10-1 record.”

Rochester Adams won the tournament with 247 points. Runner up Holt had 193.5 points. WLAA Conference members Livonia Stevenson and Salem finished seventh and eighth respectively.

“It was excellent competition. There’s no question it’s one of the best tournament’s in the state,” Krumm said.

Canton’s most notable performances came from Brett Buttermore (130 lbs.) and Derek Rumrill (125 lbs.).

Buttermore was seeded fifth, but had to bow out after one match because of flu-like symptoms. “He couldn’t go on,” Krumm said.

Rumrill lost the match he needed to win in order to have an opportunity to place either seventh or eighth.

“Brett and Derek are pretty good, solid performers. Derek should’ve placed, but he didn’t wrestle well in his last match. Brett probably would’ve finished fifth or sixth if he were healthy,” said Krumm, whose team is 2-2-1 in dual meets.

The second-year coach hopes his young team will rise up to the competition they are wrestling, and gel by the end of the season. “That’s the hopefulness of it, that by leagues and districts, some of these kid will be just about there,” Krumm said. “But only time will tell that.”


SHOWDOWN AT SALEM

Some of the best wrestling teams in the state converged on Salem High School Saturday for a classh of the wrestling titans. Rochester Adams won the title. Salem finished eighth and Canton 20th. Both clubs had several wrestlers out with injuries or the flu. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.)

C a n t o n h o l d s o f f F a l c o n s ; C h i e f s , 3 - 2BY BRIAN CORBETT

It’s not called the free throw line for nothing.

Canton took advantage of Farmington’s charity in Friday night’s Western Lakes Activities Association opener, by going 19 for 25 (76 percent) from the line — crucial points in the Chiefs’ 62-49 victory over the Falcons.

“That was a big factor in the game,” Canton coach Dan Young said.

The win improved Canton to 3-2 overall; Farmington fell to 1-3.

BY BRIAN CORBETT Faster than a speeding bullet. Stronger

than a barreling locomotive. Look in the gym, it’s... the Salem boys basketball team during the first quarter of their 77- 58 win over Ypsilanti Lincoln Friday night.

“Y/e came pqt of the gate, hard. We started really quick, and took 24-12 lead by the end of the first quarter,” said Salem coach Bob Brodie. “They pressured us really hard, and we broke the pressure and hit some nice inside lay ups. Then they had to keep the pressure on to try and get back in the game.”

To no avail' Salem hit game tempo control, and went onto their fourth victory of the year against one loss.

But don’t let the Falcons’ record or their margin of defeat fool you. “Both teams played very well,” said Young. “They played pretty hard. They shot well, and they were very patient.”

Neither teams showed adverse effects of the long holiday vacation layoff, especially Canton’s Donte Scott who scored 16 points.

Teammate Ron Johnson was sick with the flu but still pitched in 10 points, and Nick Hurley added 15 points for the Chiefs.

Andres Lopes led Salem with 17 points, and Andy Power had 12 points. In all, nine of 12 players scored for the Rocks. “That’s really nice to have that happen,” said Brodie. “We’re really starting to develop some depth.”

It was also really nice for Brodie to watch his tem..rjesj>piulA0. jhp. i n t e r s pressure applied by the Railsplitters in the early going.

“We’re still young. We’ve got to keep on improving on everything. We played very good against that pressure. But we’re going to be back in there practicing against that pressure,” Brodie said.

It’ll be good preparation for Salem’s games versus Ann Arbor Huron and Walled Lake Central.

Matt Ammons grabbed five boards for the Chiefs.

Farmington jumped out to a two-point halftime lead after two quarters of seesaw scoring.

The Chiefs battled back after the intermission, and took a two-point lead into the final quarter. Farmington hung on until Johnson and Mike Eisner each converted on three-point plays, putting the game away for the Chiefs.

“It was a good win for u s,” said Young.

“It was a road game. It was a league game. It was good to get a win coming off the break.”

The victory also kept the Chiefs, who went to the regional semi-finals the last two seasons, from falling below the .500 mark for the first time in years. But Young doesn’t fret the state playoffs, or the mediocre record; he just wants his team to concentrate on each night’s opponent.

“It’s going to be really tough this year because there are so many good teams this year, so many teams have improved. Sb we'ban’t took past that. We’ve take in day by day.”

The Chiefs, who have already tangled with Wayne Memorial, Monroe, Ann Arbor Pioneer, and Ypsilanti, have their work cut out for them this week. They played Ann Arbor Huron yesterday and host Walled Lake Central Friday.

“It’s going to be a tough week,” said Young.

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SALEM BOYS BASKETBALLThe Rocks play at N orthville on Friday with the J.V. game beginning at 5:30 p.m. and varsity starting im m ed ia te ly a fte rw ard s. At home versus Harrison on Tuesday, J.V. at 6 p.m.

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SALEM W RESTLINGAt John Glenn tom orrow at 6:30 p.m . V arsity is at the B erk ley In v ita tio n a l and J.V. is at the M elv in d ale J.V. In v ita tio n a l on Saturday at 10 a.m.

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SALEM GYM NASTICSAt home versus Hartland today at 7 p.m . At hom e fo r the P lym outh Salem Invitational on Saturday at 11 a.m. At Northville on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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At home for the Plymouth Salem 5 Team Invitational on Saturday.At John Glenn on Monday at 5:30 p.m. At home versus Farmington a week from today at 6 p.m.

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At hom e v ersu s W alled L ake C en tral on F rid ay w ith the J.V. game beginning at 6 p.m. and varsity starting immediately afterwards. At Adrian on Tuesday, J.V. at 5:30 p.m.

CANTON BOYS SW IM M INGAt Y p silan ti v ersu s Ann A rbor Huron on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

CANTON W RESTLINGAt Harrison tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. V arsity at the C a th o lic C en tra l In v ita tio n a l and J.V. at the M elv in d ale J.V . In v ita tio n a l on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

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At Northville today at 7 p.m.At the R ockfo rd Inv ita tiona l on S atu rday . A t hom e versus the FarmingtoifScljools on Tuesdqy^atJ p.m.

CANTON VOLLEYBALLAt the Brighton J.V. Invitational on Saturday at 9 a.m. At home versus Stevenson on Monday at 6 p.m. At N orthville a w eek from today at 5:30 p.m.


Whalers not seasick — homesick after winless three-game road trip through northern OntarioWith coach, several key players out of line up, Whalers go 0-2-1

The Whalers last win was versus divisional rival London. Since the 8-4 victory Dec. 28 at Compuware Sports Arena, Detroit is 0-2-2. Three of team’s best players — Robert Esche (31) and Sergei Fedotov (32) have been playing in the junior world championships in Switzerland. Esche and teammate Jesse Bouierice won a medal with Team USA. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.)

The waters o f northern Ontario weren’t too kind to this traveling pack of Whalers.

In one of the longest road trips of the season — spanning four days and hundreds of miles — Detroit was winless in three games north of the International Bridge.

Detroit’s 3-1 loss to Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday was no surprise since the Greyhounds are in first jplace in the West Division. But the loss of several key players to international holiday tournaments likely hurt the Whalers in the 4-4 tie to North Bay and the 3-1 loss to Sudbury; both of whom have worse records than Detroit.

Detroit is 14-20-4 and in fourth place in the West D iv is io n , e ight poin ts behind Windsor.

The Whalers have been without starting goalie Robert Esche, forward Jesse B o u ierice and defensem an Sergei Fedotov for three weeks while they play in the world junior cham pionships. A lso , defensem an Kevin K oldridge didn’t make the trip so he could play in the under-17 tournament over the holidays. Add to that the absence of Coach Peter D eB oer, who went w ith Holdridge, and the injured captain Mike M orrone, and the pack o f traveling Whalers was ripe for hunting.

North Bay still couldn’t capitalize,

though. The Centennials, who beat the Whalers at home Dec. 21, jumped out to3-1 lead in the first period. Whalers goalie Nathan Wet was pulled in favor of Shawn Gallant after he made just two saves on five shots.

Detroit stayed in the game thanks to an unlikely source — Anthony Terzo. A defensive specialist, Terzo scored his second goal of the season at 5:18 of the first period.

North Bay scored 2:06 into the second period, before the Whalers counterattacked.

Detroit outshot the Centennials in the second period 24-6 and narrowed North B ay’s lead, with goals from Andrew Taylor and Mark C adotte. Steve Wasylko scored his 13th goal of the season at 13:58 of the third period to tie the game. Detroit outshot North Bay 5-2 in overtime — and 45-27 for the game — but the Whalers had to settle for their second tie in as many games.

The next night in Sudbury, with Gallant starting in net, Detroit again outshot th e ir opponents (46-38), but the W olves’ special teams victimized the Whalers.

Once again, Detroit fell behind early, this time on a shorthanded goal at 2:34. But Detroit’s power play unit made up for the mistake with a goal at 12:06 by Cadotte, his 16th of the season.

Sudbury avenged it 6-1 lo ss to Detroit Nov. 23 with a power play goal at 5:34 of the second period, and another at 6:09 of the third.

A shorthanded tally by Sudbury with two minutes left in the game closed out the scoring.

The road trip wrapped up Sunday in Sault. Ste. Marie. Gallant, in likely his last game before being returned to Tier

II hockey, got his second consecutive start, making 35 saves. But Detroit again had to play from behind after the Greyhounds scored first at 13:18 of the first period.

Eric Gooldy scored his third goal of the season a little more than two minutes later, but two second period goals in 43 seconds gave the Greyhounds their 22nd win of the season.

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WHALERS STATISTICSSeason leaders:G oals-T aylor (18)Points-Taylor (38)Penalty M inutes-B oulerice (189)Pow er Play G oals-Druken (8) Shorthanded G oals-C adotte (2)G am e winners-C avanagh (4) PIus/m inus-R ioux (0)Team stats:Pow er play-39 for 214, 20.6% , 13th O HL Penalty k illin g-39 for 230, 83%, 3rd O HL

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Continued from pg. 14Baptist Church of Canton officiating. Burial was at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland. Memorial tributes can be made to AARDA, 15475 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Ml 48205 or Grand Care Hospice.

MAE KOSKIEMae Koskie, a Plymouth resident, died Dec. 30, 1996 at the age of 94.Mrs. Koskie was born July 17, 1902 in England. She came to. the

community in 1984 from Mentor, OH. She was a homemaker.Mrs. Koskie is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Melvin) Jacobson of

Bessemer, Carol Martin of Mentor, OH and Judith (James) Pecsi of Eastlake, OH; sons, Gerald (Eleanor) Koskie of Ubly and Robert (Shirley) Koskie of Plymouth; 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arvo Matthew Koskie; and son, Clifford (Elsie) Koskie.

Arrangements were made by and services were held at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. Jerry Yarnell of St. Michaei Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy.

PATRICIA ANN (DONNELLY) RUNNIONPatricia Ann (Donnelly) Runnion, a Plymouth resident, died Jan. 6, 1997 at

the age of 28.Mrs. Runnion is was born Sept. 17, 1968 in Detroit — the day the Detroit

Tigers won the 1968 pennant. She and her family moved to the community when Mrs. Runnion was three years old. She attended Salem High School, graduating in 1986. She was a member of the varsity track and cross country teams. She then attended Western Michigan University to pursue a degree in secondary education. She did her student teaching at West Middle School in Plymouth. After graduating she went on to teach high school special education in Caro for two years, then accepted a position with Brighton Public Schools at Scranton Middle School.

In 1993 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After an extensive battle over three years, she peacefully passed away.

She is survived by her husband, Larry S. Runnion; parents, Michael and Carol Donnelly; brother, Patrick (Mary Beth) Donnelly; sisters, Kathy (Kevin) Urban, Theresa (Jim) Brackenbury Michelle (Bret) Snyder, Shannon (Jeff) Baron; and seven nieces and nephews.

Visitation is today from 1-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth. The funeral w ill be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Plymouth with Rev. James Skimins officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorial tributes can be made to the McCauley Breast Care Services at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Development Office, P.O. Box 995, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106.

KATHERINE M. SPRINGERKatherine M. Springer, a Plymouth resident, died Jan. 4, 1997 at the age of

89.Mrs. Springer was born Nov. 3, 1907

community in 1968 from Detroit.She was a seam stress at the Chrysler Corporation for 42 years.She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth and a com mittee member of the UAW — she helped form the union at Chrysler.

Mrs. Springer is survived by her nieces, Betty (Thomas) Holgate of Novi and Barbara (Mel) Feole of Holly. Several grand nieces and nephews also survive.

Arrangements were made by + and services will be held today at 10:30 a.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth with Fr.John Sullivan officiating. Burial will be at R iverside Cemetery in Plymouth. ^ *

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C o m m u n i t y o p i n i o n sAcademy for 9th graders could solve overcrowding problems in Plymouth-Canton School District

EDITOR:To help solve the serious classroom shortage, the

P lym ou th -C an ton S c h o o l B oard w ill probably approve a bond project for an early spring vote. The elementary and the high schools are projected to be the most crowded.

Your paper ran an editorial recently suggesting the district should do a com pletely separate and new third high school. There is one serious alternative to doing a separate high school, because if that is the alternative, it needs full support facilities including a football stadium, tennis courts, swimming pool and auditorium to provide equal opportunities for those students. And this costs money.

The present PCEP facilities cannot accommodate any new high school’s needs because they are fully utilized with both Canton and Salem activities.

The Joy Road-Beck Road site is okay, but a ninth grade academ y at that location is a very viab le alternative to a complete high school.

There are several advantages to a ninth grade academy.

1. Still only two high schools and two sets o f all supporting activities (each ninth grader would be assign ed to either Canton or Sa lem as they are presently).

2. N o reason to change present boundaries or

sc h o o l n am es, c o lo r s , e tc .; s t ill ju st tw o h igh schools.

3 . N o p r in c ip a l p o s it io n fo r the s ite and supporting staff; on ly an area coord inator and teachers, etc., for ninth graders. For exam ple, no new sets o f books, etc., for a separate school; only ninth grade materials for the academy.

4. B u ses take students to the PCEP for afterschool activities, etc., when classes are finished in the afternoon. (This worked very w ell when the ninth graders were in the middle schools in the late 1980s). Students participate in all Canton and Salem after-school activities, just as they do when located at PCEP.

5. If student populations drop in the future, the site would be converted to a m iddle school with minimum changes and without disruption to school assignments.

6. Capacity could be planned for 1,500 students instead o f 1,700. At 1,500, the PCEP and academy could accommodate 6 ,000 in high school — very adequate to cover projected growth. This would mean maximum capacity at PCEP o f 4 ,500 for 10th, 11th and 12th grades or 1,500 for each grade.

7. N o need to disrupt the flow o f students to launch a new high school such as pulling students out o f Canton and Salem to accommodate the new

high school. Students still are assigned to either Canton or Salem , but the ninth graders go from m iddle schools to the academ y for one year, and then to either Canton or Salem for the final three years d ep en d in g on w h ere they w ere assign ed previously.

8. If student populations mature in the future and drop and the academy site is converted to a middle sch ool, either Central M iddle School or L ow ell M iddle School could be easily dropped. Central is too old now and should be phased out sometime in the future. (Middle school capacity is presently over 4,500 — or 1,500 per grade — with five schools. W est, P ioneer and L o w ell previously had 1 ,000 students when ninth graders were in the m iddle schools; Central and East can accommodate 800 or so each).

9. Total district costs for doing a ninth grade a cad em y are su b s ta n tia lly le s s than d o in g a co m p le te ly separate and supportable new high school with the appropriate supporting facilities.

I believe this alternative is very viable and needs to be discussed openly in com ing to a final decision on solving high school overcrowding. Best wishes to the committees and people in arriving at a final decision.

DEAN SWARTZWELTER

United Way exceeds $825,000 local goal

Once again, community support helps othersWhen the residents of The Plymouth-Canton Community are asked

by a worthwhile community group for help, the help is always there.Whether it’s the Goodfellows, Girl Scouts or any other group that

helps others, the community is behind the project.Just ask the folks at the United Way. Once again the community went

above and beyond the call of duty.With a goal of $825,000, this year’s Community Fund raised

$846,000 to support its variety of agencies through allocations and grants. (Last year’s goal was $750,000 with revenues collected of $793,699).

I t’s not easy to collect funds, even for the most charitable organizations. One factor that makes the local Fund’s job more difficult is the “open donor policy” with earmarked gifts. More donors, these days, are asking that their donations be given specifically to non-profit groups through the Fund. Also, there continues to be confusion with the Metropolitan Detroit United Way soliciting in the Plymouth area.

Tomorrow’s Fund annual meeting at 8 a.m. at John Cleveland’s Water Club Grill, 39500 E. Ann Arbor Rd., will see election of officers — including the election of Esther Hulsing as board chair once again. They deserve our support and applause.

THE COMMUNITY CRIER

Community editorials

Reader shocked by hasty removal of Plymouth Christmas decorations

EDITOR:I was amazed and quite shocked to

w itn e ss th e rem ova l o f our “C h ristm a s in K e llo g g P ark” decorations and’creche.

I am not the only one to experience this catastrophe. Christmas holiday season u su a lly lasts 12 days after

D ec. 25th. H ow barren the season is without the m essage that the creche exemplified.

Som eone told me the City had to prepare for the Ice Festival. If that is more important to them — so be it!

Many people are saddened, though.HELEN CLINANSM ITH

Column helped with blood donationsEDITOR:I am ch ie f executive officer o f the Southeastern M ichigan B lood Services

Region o f the American Red Cross. I recently received a copy o f B ill Dean’s column in The Community Crier that was sent to me by a person so inspired by it, that she went and donated blood.

D ean’s colum n said it all and I appreciate your support o f our community blood program.

DAN. A W A X M A N

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Focus on small things in community to make New Years’ resolutions work

The AbstractBy Stephanie Everitt-Kirkbride

As I waded through the floodwater o f football gam es that my husband entertained, a sportscaster said, “This year, I am going to break the cycle: I w on’t break any resolutions, because I’m not making any.”

Hmmm. There is that ea se and convenience o f not trying. I too, can relate to having too many pots on the stove, and letting the kitchen burn. But, there is a certain magic to making these promises. They can be as powerful as lis ts m ade to Santa burned in fireplaces— wordspirits hanging in the smoke above childrens’ homes. But not quite.

T his year, I have m ade many p rom ises to m y se lf. I ’d lik e to remember more birthdays, use all the scraps o f fabric carefully saved in my overflowing sewing basket, not suck down so many sodas, and walk further around the block without getting bored and turning back.

Paradoxically, the easiest and the most difficult resolution to make is the comittment to live fully. Wake up and breathe in completely the gift o f life we are given.

This resolution has many planes, from loving yourself, to seeking out members o f the community that need help or a kind word.

For me, it means kissing my son and telling him how grateful I am to be his mother; or ca llin g the Plym outh Community Arts Council and saying, “Hey, I’ve got a day to volunteer, what work can I help with?”

It also means keeping all your senses tuned on all freq u en cies. Look all around when you’re driving or walking from one place to another. Try noticing things you h a v en ’t before — for example, do you have any bird nests near your home? Just the other day, when my son and I were walking in downtown Plymouth, I noticed a bird nest in a tree beside the Mission Health building. I thought to myself, “It is an amazing piece o f work— a bird nest. How do they carry enough mud in their beaks to make the nests, and wouldn’t it be funny if they came together in the park, to let each know where the best sources o f material could be found? “Hey Joe, I noticed that beside the dumpster at Metro Mart there was a piece of an old hat that would be perfect

for your nest with Martha...” #My fan tasies ^usually in vo lve

animating the inanimate, and often stray towards the side of the bizarre, but still emphasize the important. Notice your world. Try imagining what it is like to see it for the first tim e, but w ith a conscience to marvel at it.

I am thankful that my son reminds me everyday what is alive and beautiful in the world and our neighborhood.

And I am a lso thankful for the changes in my community that make walking around the block easier and more entertaining. For example, thank you to Margaret Dunning, Steve Veresh and the Plymouth Historical Museum for beautifying my walk past your front door — the murals are a compliment to your place in Our Community.

It is difficult to say that w e’ll wake up each morning and approach the day with “Singin’ In the Rain” blissfulness, but it is the attempt made towards the promise, the resolution that is valued and rewarded.

Ride out holiday doldrums; don’t fall off mountainKurt called it falling off the mountain. I think that sounds

about right.O f course when he did it, he was in a rig, a big truck,

hauling something somewhere. He’d have a trailer filled with barley, coal slag or carburetor parts and he’d have to pull it up some steep mountain grade. H e’d climb and climb and climb, fighting uphill in second gear, the weight of the trailer pulling back against the diesel engine, humming at a high RPM in the struggle to make the top of the hill.

And when he finally made it, relief. The top o f the hill would be pretty flat, and all the mass o f that loaded trailer pulling him back. At the top of the hill the going was level, easy..

This sounds familiar.Making it through October, November and the weeks before

the holidays feels like a climb. Each day I chug along, making plans for the days and nights from Christmas through New Year’s. Each week, more plans for lunch, dinner, drinks; more cards to send to everyone I know; more gifts and bows and wrapping paper; more zeros on my credit card bill as it climbs higher, higher. The w eeks before the holidays are spent accumulating stuff, escalating.

And then, I make the top — Christmas. For a week things are easy: fam ily com es over; friends com e over. We all exchange gifts. After struggling up the holiday hill, that week o f i'riends and presents is easy going, like the top of Kurt’s hill.

Going over the other side, though, the pace changes.“They call it falling off the mountain,” Kurt said. “You got

that huge truck and trailer, all that weight, and it just pushes

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you right down the hill. Fast. Can’t use your brakes because they burn out. The instructors told me about it in driving school, but you can’t know what it’s like ‘till you do it.”

For m iles, the trucks barrel down the hill slowing only enough to keep from flying off the road. It’s a straight drop. Kurt says, “Everything flies by. You just ride it out, and wait for the bottom to come.”

That’s what I’m doing now.After the fun, fuss and mess surrounding December, the

months after are bland winter. Nothing stands out. Five days of work, the weekend; five days o f work, the weekend. Days blend together in gray blur, a long drop down the hill from the technicolor heights of the holidays. “Some guys whistle. Some guys talk on the CB. Some guys are just quiet. I listen to tapes of E.E. Cummings,” Kurt said. “You need to occupy your mind, though. Something to keep it off the ride down.”

Good advice. Snowboarding, concerts, m ovies, I ’ll try anything to occupy my mind until all the clouds and damp lift, and spring arrives. (I’m open to suggestions).

The holidays are past. It’s the first full week of January, here we go —

“I’m falling off the mountain.”

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jPkg.867B, XLT Trim, Power Steering, XLT Group, Chrome RR Step Bmpr, XLT Tape Stripe. Sliding RR Window, Whls,Cast AL/DP Dsh, I Pass Side Air Bag, Luxury Group, A/C CFC Free, Tachometer, Anti.Theft/Rcm.Entr, Power Win/Lock Gr., Power Mirrors, Prem.I AM/FM/Cass/Clk„ Handling Pkg, Cloth 60/40 Split Bench, Anti-Lock Brks, Fir Consolctte, 2.3L EFI 1-4 Eng, Auto O/D Trans, P225 Steel fo w l A/S, 3.73 Rat.Reg.Axlc, 4700 GVWR, Super Eng. Cooling. Stock #69271

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$1000 Rebate Or2 .9 % 5 .9 % 7 .9 %

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LIST PRICE$ 1 8 ,5 1 6

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APR FinancingX L T Trim, 3.0 L Engine, A uto O /D Trans, P 2 1 5 /7 0 R -1 4 S L B S W 3.73 Ratio R eg A xle, E lec Rr W ndw D efrost, Privaxy G lass. S to ck #66314.

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$24,285BLOWOUT

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LIST PRICE$24,470

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Pkg 472A , 7 -P ass B k t W /Adj Seat Track, S p d C trl/T L T Str W l. L ight Group. El.Rr.W in.Defroster. A /C C F C Free. Pow er Conv. G roup, Pow er W in/Locks, E l.Pow er M irrors, B od ysid e M ldg, D eluxe Whl. C over, 3 .8 L SP I Eng.. 4-Spd

A uto O /D Tran, P205/70r-15 BSW , Fir M ats, Prem .A M /FM C D /C lk , Privacy G lass, R em ote Entry. S to ck #66455

P kg.210A , G roup 1, Speed Ctrl, Leather Wrp Str W hl., Fnt/Rr Crpt.Flr.M ts, A nti-Lock B rk S y s, K ey le ss Entry, Perim eter A nti-Theft, C F C Free Auto A /C , Ford J B L A udio S y s , Chrom e A lum /P205/65/R 15 BSW , 3 .0 L 4 V 6-C yl Eng, A uto O /D T ransm iss, P 205/65R 15 B S W T ire, Pow er M oonroof, Leather Buckets, C D C hanger (6 D isc s).

S to ck #65076 .

SlatfetoeU FORD41001 Plymouth Road • Plymouth • (313) 453-1100

Plus Tax, Title and destination .All rebates assigned to dealer ** 1.9%, 2.9%, 3.9%, 4.9%, 5.9%, 7.9% APR Financing for up to 48 months with approved credit. See dealer for details

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