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Volume 25 Number 64 Canton. Michigan ©2000 HomeTown Communications Network™
Ex-guard Chamber
Dads and daughters celebrate Valentine's Day
IN THE PAPER
TODAY
faces trial ups ante
for rape
in chief
OPINION
Smoke alert: A mobile
search
home fire is a tragic, time-
SCHOOLS
ly reminder that smoke
detectors save lives./K12
BY TONY BRI SCATO
STAFF WRITER
[email protected] ecomm.net • The next director of the
Back to the future: A day
Canton Chamber of Com-
at the Plymouth-Canton A former Plymouth-Canton high merce could sign on for a
school security guard has decided to
Educational Park proves face charges and standi trial in the $40,000 salary, an increase
you just can't go home alleged rape of a 15-year-old Canton of about 17 percent over
High School student; previous director Ryan
again./A13
Terry Lee Barnhart. 31 of Ypsilanti, Ambrozaitis.
waived his preliminary exam Monday
morning in 35th District Court. The BY SCOTT DANIEL
case will now be moved from the court- 9urr PHOTOS IT PAUL HUMCWUKS STAFF WRITER
AT HOME room of Judge Ron Lowe to Wayne [email protected]
Let's twist again:
County Circuit Court.
Jennifer Mathi- When the Canton Chamber of Com-
"Terry will take the opportunity to merce names its new executive direc-
Artistic arrangement: A talk with police," said Dale Smith, the son, 12, and her tor. it will be the third person to hold
Westland woman turned Adrian attorney representing Barn- dad Billy get the top seat in less than four years.
one room of her senior hart. "He has yet to talk with them." down in the That trend could be coming to an
According to the police report, the "Twist" contest end. however. President David Griffin
apartment into three com- student and a friend went to Barn- during Friday's said the chamber will do what's finan-
fortable areas./DB hart's home on Geddes Road in Canton cially necessary to atiract - and keep —
ninth annual
about 25 times prior to the alleged inci- its new director
dent. The girl told police that Barnhart Daddy -Da ughter
"We're looking for the best candi-
"touched (her) ... rfnd kissed (her» on Dance sponsored
date," he said. "We want the best per-
ENTERTAINMENT every visit." by the Knights of son for the position and we want to
On the night of the reported rape, Columbus. At make sure that person will be comfort-
the student told police Barnhart was right, Jessica able (with their salary). We're looking
Theater: The cast of"Oliv- giving her a back massage when he for some stability.*"
Kramer, 7, (from
allegedly forced himself on her.
erf* has been working Ryan Ambrozaitis resigned late last
"My client denies the allegations." left) Samantha month. He served as executive director
hard to get ready for said Smith. "He doesn't deny the girls Kramer, 4, and for just 18 mont hs.
opening night on Friday. were at his home, but he has a young Zoe Lauer, 4, wait After Ambrozaitis' departure, the
son and they were baby-sitting. There
You won't want to miss with their fathers chamber formed a search committee
was no physical contact."
for their pictures and began work to find his replace-
this musical extravagan- Smith said there have been other ment. Extensive advertising has been
to be taken. For
za presented by the Ply- girls at Barnhart's home who have done in newspapers, business and
cared for the boy, whom .Smith said is 5 more photos from national chamber trade publications
mouth Theatre Guild. / El or 6 years old. the event at St. The chamber expects to receive more
According to the police report. Barn-, TJutftuu- a' Beckett than 100 resumes, said Griffin.
Dining: La Shish Livonia hart told the girls to say they -were 'Church, please TVe crimmittw. will screen applicants
is open and delighting baby-sitting if any questions arose a$ turn to Page A3 in down to the top two or three. An Ann
to why they were at his home. Arbor consulting firm will then help
today's Observer.
customers who have been "There appears to be a lack of evi- the chamber pirk a new lender, said
fans since Talal K. dence in this case," added Smith. "It Griffin..
appears to be a 'he said, she said* mat- "They've been used extensively by
Chahine opened his first ter. The jury will have to decide who is I the township;" he said of the firm. "We
La Shish restaurant in
Please see TRIAL, A2 Please see CHAMBER. A4
Dearborn 11 years
ago. / E8
Bush campaign rolls into Canton Township
REAL ESTATE
o A n A
Stumping:
Open up: Is holding an Michigan first
open house worth the lady Michelle
effort? /F1 JlitiH KJ \J Engler (left)
laughs Monday
T M € C * N T O M as Texas first
lady Laura
BY SCOTT DANIEL
INDEX STAFF WRITER Bush receives a
[email protected] corsage from
Education, family and a solid track Canton Rotari-
Apartments/04 Crossword/G3
record were themes pushed by poten- an Mary Beards -
At Home/D Entertainment/El
tial First Lady Laura Bush Monday ley at the Roman
Automotive/JL Jobs/06
in Canton.
Classified/F,H J Obituaries/AlO Speaking at a Rotary and Chamber Forum restau-
Classified Opinions/A12-13 of Commerce luncheon, the wife of rant. Bush was
lndex/F7 Real Estate/Fl GOP front-runner George W. Bush visiting the area
Community Service Guide/H8 said her husband should be the next stumping for her
life/Bl Sports/ CI U.S. president. husband. Texas
"George is a man of firm convic- over nor and
tions and beliefs." she-t«14 «4»
gathering at Roman Forum restau- Republican pres-
rant. "As governor, my husband idential candi-
determines a goal and follows date George IV
through with it. Bush.
Please see CAMPAIGN, A3
St aft P»m> rr Pak HiramLue.
Grant will promote school-library partnership
BY HEATHER NEEDHAM Elementary School will participate in are important priorities, he added, lar bonks
The first place to visit STAFF WRITER the program The grant money will fund six new "It's a good way to promote using
hneedham#oe Jiomecomm. net
when you're looking for a The school/library partnership will laptop computers » large monitor to bo- technology alid make positive use of
Checking homework assignments on- enable school students to access library used as a "floating station" where the Internet." Tabor said
new place to live? line will be one of mtany activities resources, such as educational materi- teachers can set up personalized Web The library's youth site is one way
Tonda Elementary students will be als and hooks on-line, said George sites for their classrooms Teachers w ill the library is attempting to lure stu
The Real Estate ads
able to do thanks to a grant recently Belvitch, Tonda principal .ilso be able to post their homework dents to the library's resources
in today's awarded to the Canton Public Library "They'll be able to use I the technolo- assignments on line "Our goal is to bave so much good,
Canton Public Library received gy-t-as a homework link." he said, "It jusf makes another good, positive well-organized information 'on the
HomeTown Classifieds! $104,843 in federal grants through the adding that homework assignments connection in a community trying to Web site' that students will use the
Library Services and Technology Act could be checked either from home or get kids to be good, effective learners." site." Tabor said
Funding will be used toward a from the library Belvitch saul "I think rt's pretty neat - If this pilot program is successful.
schools/library program called "Part- The partnership is nothing new to the staff is excited about it " Tabor said she hopes it will serve as a
nership Uniting Libraries & Schools Tonda Canton Public Library Ihrector Jean model for other school districts and
Electronically," or PULSE. The pro- 'Since Tonda opened as a school, Tabor said special conference software libraries
gram will create a virtual library- we've tried to maintain as close of a called "Book Talk" will enable school Another Wayne County library
school partnership. relationship as possible with the Can- students to post book reviews on the receiving grants was the River Rouge
Canton's Tonda Elementary School, ton (Public* Library," he said Web and talk back and forth about Branch of the Wayne County Library,
6 63)74 10000 2 Wayne-Westland's Walker-Winter Ele- Making aur| students get library books they read They'll also be able to which received $23,975,
mentary School and Van Buren's Tyler cards and learn how to use libraries request that the library stock particu- I^leane .ee tftAMT, K2
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A2(C) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2(XX)
Campaign
Woman reports mailbox Dance is tribute to late co-founder
from page A1
Police question Detroit
"He has clear goaU for our
country."
theft and check fraud Michigan could be a key state
officer in local assault in determining whether Bush or
Arizona Sen. John McCain cap-
tures the Republican nomina-
tion.
After early primary victories,
Br SCOTT DANIEL ing to use the bathroom, the head. Reports said she was A 42-year-old Canton woman COP CALLS the Texas governor has faltered
ST AIT WRITES reports said. then able to get away and the was the recent victim of fraud. recently in states such as New
After a brief argument, the man finally left her home at 4 According to township police Hampshire. According to politi-
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year-old wife's home in the was able to grab a cordless tor's Office would make that the woman place a DVD player said the man asked her about Township Police are investi- "He really is the only candi- paigning for her husband, but it with Bush.
8000 block of Honeycomb ask- phone base and hit him over determination, said Raycraft. icna rtth,e re bpootrttosm sa iodf. Shhere tshheonp pwienngt utisoinnsg. the kids as tax exemp- gating. dwahtoe ,h Dasem eoxcercautticiv eor e Rxeppeuribelniccaen,", can"P beeo pa lge rtianldk. about the rigors wa"rIm th loaduyg,"ht sa sidhe Pl wymasou ath -vCearny-
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his arm as if to hit the woman. to Canton Police for the weekend Bush spoke for about 16 min- the ones that you love." importance of education in this in the picture line during Friday's Daddy-Daughter Dance at St. Thomas
No blows were exchanged, of Feb. 11-13. utSesh eM soanidda yth. ere's never a dull abLoautu read Bucuasthio snp.o Skehe a tst rleenssgethd country." a'Beckett Church in Canton. Ralph Difazio, one of the co-founders of the event,
however. The man then left A total of 14 were recorded. No Canton Clerk Terry Bennett, a
moment with the 53-year-old that school districts should have dedicated the evening to the memory of his partner and co-founder Marv
without his children, reports injuries were reported from any former teacher, agreed. She
Texan. But, then, it has been local control and emphasized the Schultz, 51, who died recently after a battle with cancer. About 340 people
said." of the accidents, however. thinks the Texas governor is the
Canton Police sent a warrant Two reports of stolen cars were tBhuasth w eaxyp lmaionsetd .o f his life, Laura im"pWoert kannocwe o tfh raeta dwinhgen. children best Republican candidate. bought tickets to this year's event.
request to the Wayne County made and six thefts occurred. "George W, Bush is a
"When George was a Cub succeed in reading they can suc-
® I e (1 I H E R" G (1 L I E R V ® Scout his mother was a den ceed in history, math and other reformer," Bennett said. "1 think
Trial leader,1* she joked. "She told me subjects," she said. "Our No. 1 he has a strong record to stand
from page A1 that's when her hair turned goal is that every child will learn on."
FROM TRADITIONAL TO CONTEMPORARY
Booking time with students
telling the truth." Charged:
Top grain leather sofas starting at $999 Smith didn't rule out the possi- Mark
bility of a plea bargain with
Barnhart
prosecutors,
(right) at on the Bush campaign trail
Now thru February 22, No payments, No interest for 6 months on all leather furnishings.' "No plea bargains have been
SAMipcMiMwmMcnk offered. But, anytime you're an earlier
looking at a criminal case you court
look at the pleas being offered," hearing.
he said. • t BY JULIE BROWN- • 'tt was a real privilege to host Mrs. Bush. It
STAFF WRITES
Barnhart is currently free on j brown®oe. bomecomm.net was a great experience for our children.They
$15,000 cash bond.
Canton police Detective Steve Tuesday morning, educator took home with them the importance of reading.' On the floor: Breanne Kenney of Redford
Miller said his department Michael Holuta was still bask- -Michael Holuta,
(above), 2, dances with dad Tom. At left.
would pursue charges against ing in the glow of a visit by
Barnhart, even if force wasn't could be sentenced to up to 15 Laura Welch Bush. Jefferson Barns Elementary principal Bethany Swanderg, 7. gets a Itft from her
used, because the alleged inci- yeare in prison. Holuta. principal of Jefferson- dad Mel son.
dent involved an underage girl. Plymouth-Canton school offi- Barns Elementary, was pleased
Barnhart was 29 at the time, the cials say they became aware of .with the vifeit Monday of the and safety, "and was an exciting Monday, giggling during funny
teen was 15. the allegations Jan. 10, when the Texas governor's wife. story for the students." the prin- parts of the story and asking
Miller said no other students girl came forward, conducted a "It was a real privilege to host cipal said. and answering questions. Holu-
appear to be involved at this thorough investigation and ter- Mrs. Bush. It was a great expe- The school has a Literacy ta said.
time- If convicted, Barnhart minated Barnhart on Jan. 21. rience for our children," Holuta Corps whose senior citizen mem- A similar view came from
said. "They took home with bers work with students on Charlotte Sherman, assistant
Grant them the importance of read- reading. Bush visited the pro- superintendent for general
ing" gram. and was able to observe administration for Wayne-'West-
• available in ivory top grain from page A1 The visit of the presidential seniors reading to students. land Sherman noted that
all leather (only) candidate's wife took prepara- Many of the stones Monday Bush's background in education
msrp S1542 sale $999 "Both of these libraries have only help students learn to read, tion, but with the support of the related to Valentine's Day. was evident as she interacted
worked extremely hard creating but they open up a whole new Wayne-Westland school superin- Holuta noted that Monday's with students.
exciting technology programs for world to kids through books and tendent all came off smoothly, effort spanned three generations "It was excising for the These feathers
students," said State Sen. Loren other wonderful library he said. The feedback has been on the importance of reading. school." Sherman said. "She was belong together.
Bennett. "These programs not resources." raerea lplyle, arseeadll,y h ep ossaiitdi-ve." Parents At Jefferson-Barns, Bush very comfortable with the kids. Striking style by Tempesta
focused on reading, with less It was just a nice experience for
Laura Bush, who has degrees political talk than at other the schoolchildren. makes it happen.
in education and library science,
read to about 30 Jefferson-Barns stops. Press questions she The local district is emphasiz- Sleeveless sweater with nbbon mm.
HOW TO REACH US students in first through third answered did focus on politics. ing literacy, including for young Black cotton/pofyester. Imported.
grades. During her 40-minute Holuta said. children, and Bush's visit
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BY SCOTT DANIEL solidly industrial and it's near a "We'd be looking at $1 million tomauro said. officers assigned to each section. the state-of-the-art is at the Kidney donation deepens
8TAFF WRITER landfill. Our impact on the sur- to $1.5 million for an indoor While facilities are being "It allows us to be more national level," Santomauro said
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rounding neighborhood should facility," Santomauro said. upgraded, so too will education accountable and in tune with in regards to evaluation.
Canton's police department is be insignificant." An outdoor range will also in the department. community needs," said San- The meeting will also be a
in the process of upgrading Officers have been practicing offer more flexibility, he added. Santomauro and Capt. Alex tomauro. "The whole focus is to good time just to swap notes bond between brothers
training facilities. at the Sheldon Road range since Officers will be able to practice Wilson will attend a Michigan be proactive instead of reactive." with other police chiefs, he said.
An outdoor gun range is being 1988. pistol, shotgun and long rifle State University seminar later While the director feels com- 2 7 ' M o n th
"ft allows departments to sit
planned for Lilley Road aorth of Construction on the new site shooting. A classroom Will be this month focusing on commu- munity policing has been effec-
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to the Department of Public department will spend about use the range for training, too. A ship only days after receiving a tant gift of an.' tinue to monitor him." said
Works building on Sheldon $400,000 to build the outdoor rappelling tower will be among "Mom, I can't find my socks!" kidney transplant on Wednes- Maureen Fox. transplant coor-
Road. "The new site is zoned range. other amenities at the site, San- day, Jan. 12, at the University -Diane Schulz, dinator at U-M. "However, the
of Michigan Hospitals. chances are better because he
Chamber What made it even more spe- wife of recipient Ed Schulz received the kidney from a liv-
cial for Schulz is that his broth- ing donor, who is also a blood
from page A1 er, Lynn, 65, of Livonia was wasn't healthy." relation. Because of the genet-
6 . 8 0% A P Y* the donor. It was last March when Ed ic match, we hope it will pro-
long the kidney for a long
"It's a perfect fit. It feels found out both his kidneys had
feel it will be money well spent." • On average, directors in positions similar to pretty good," chuckled Schulz. shrunk to nothing. His time" '
Griffin wants the entire pro- Canton made $45,069 last year, the Michigan But, then in a more serious lifestyle changed immediately Ed said the realization his
cess wrapped up by spring. *• tone, Schulz said of his brother, as he went to dialysis at St. life would take a turn for the
"We would like to have our Chamber of Commerce survey said. A high of "Sometimes you don't realize Mary's Hospital in Livonia better came the day before the
new director in place by April 1," $65,000 was reported while a low of $30,500 was how close you are because of three days a week for three operation, his last day at dialy-
he commented. distance, but mentally we are" hours at a time day. leaving sis.
noted.
The chamber plans to pay Both brothers were recuper- him exhausted. "When you start hugging
$38,000 to $40,000 for the job. ating at the Ann Arbor hospital Along with Lynn, Ed's wife people, knowing you wouldn't
Griffin said the chamber may be only hours after surgery. for 31 years, Diane, and their be back ... " said Ed. "I had a
willing to go a bit above that "We'd like to be at 550 to 600. I she commented. "But they may Need we say moret "It was already working son, Paul, all were tested and bond with patients and their
range. don't see any reason it can't be have to elevate their salary and before they put it in. And, found to be suitable donors. siblings, and the caregivers.
"If it's needed," he added. "We hit within a year." 1 benefits package to be competi- when I got back to the room Lynn was found to be the per- Over 10 months you develop
know the job market is tight." Ambrozaitis replaced Flaharty tive." after surgery, I could tell the fect match. lots of relationships. They
According to a Michigan as Canton's director. She said Novi Chamber Director Lisa difference." said Ed Schulz. "I "We hadn't considered ask- become like family.
Chamber of Commerce executive she made $34,000 a year during Willard agreed. But she thinks it felt invigorated. I still felt a bit ing anyone about a transplant, "It's a bittersweet moment
1999 compensation survey, Can- her tenure. will take more than money to get Serving those living or working in the Plymouth, tired, but it was a different but they (Lynn and his wife because you know some others
ton's chamber may have no The Seattle native received a the right person. kind of tiredness." Deloresl were there asking won't have the same opportuni-
choice but to show its top appli- sizable raise after moving to "I think they have to have a Canton, Northville and Novi communities. .But not too tired to take a when they could be tested." ty." he said. "You have some
cant the money. Farmington. clear idea of what they want," walk down the hallway the remembers Diane. "They faced happiness, but you also feel
The survey polled 14 southeast "It was an opportunity to work said Willard. next day, tied to monitors and a real risk to their own health some guilt because you're
Michigan chambers about salary at a larger chamber with a big- Directors, she noted, must Help your child stay organized. STOP BY TODAY. IVs, to visit Lynn. to provide life to another per- walking "away from people
you've gotten to know who
and fringe benefits. Chambers ger staff," Flaharty added. wear many hats. Promoting It was a full day for the son. That's the most important don't have the same opportuni-
with similar revenues were com- She described Canton's as a member businesses, helping Schulz family, a total of 12 gift of all." ty " ,
pared. "mid-sized" chamber. improve the community and Stanley Furniture has storage furnishings that make it easy for your child to hours from the beginning of Ed. an active Rotarian and a
On average, directors in posi- Livonia Chamber President overall economic development pick up and put away while helping develop organizational skills that last a Plymouth Canton Northville Lynn's surgery to remove a sailboat enthusiast before the Ed sat back in his hospital
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enues of just over $200,000 last larger chamber." forward.
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fund-raising activities. "It's a very stable chamber" to act "as an ambassador for the 6 Months Same As Cash, with credit approval • Salfends 2-29-00 • NCUA I .Accounts are federally insured to $100,000 by the NCUA, on agency of the US. government with the state"Department of Detroit Edison, the principle which are administered by the
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"You get what you pay for," judgment on decisions issued by cial reforms regarding managed ed similar proposals, but there is times as many as Michigan, visitors. and which would like to expand traveled to India with the law- tive of another region, who asked ing success at creating stable . 4
Eugene Farnum, executive direc- the insurance company. After- care companies to assure their still likely to be some partisan Peters noted. Officials from India are here, to consider the old Com- makers. that next time the lawmakers new small businesses
tor of the Michigan Association the-fact lawsuits, he said, won't solvency over the next 20 years. wrangling over the issue. Rep. It is also the center of India's
of Health Plans, said. "It's like Rep. Marc Shulman do the patient any good. He proposed improving the pow- Laura Baird (D-Okemos), who information technology industry.
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Among the run-ins, Kideckel gan's managed health care net- Patient Bill of Rights was not lawmakers will sponsor portions Health Plans, said his members have nothing they need," she
said his insurance company works. well publicized after it was of the package is not yet clear, favor passage of the package. said.
attempted to provide only partial adopted in 1997, and there has she said. But the goals will be to Members in his organization are Rep. David Woodward (D- waived for
reimbursement for expensive Rep. Marc Shulman (R-West to be a public education cam- streamline and improve the already subject to an external Madison Heights) has also pro-
drugs even though they'd been Bloomfield) has been working on paign as well to let state resi- appeals process under the exist- review of health care decisions, posed a shorter appeals process
approved for use to treat breast a bill he says will "put the medi- dents know it is available. ing Patients Bill of Rights, have .although he admits not all insur- for disputing care decisions by
cancer, rejected payment of some cal decisions back in the hands His bill will also allow patients a consistent appeals process for ance companies in Michigan are. HMOs. His proposal would be to volunteers
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covered, and disputed the dosage His bill is aimed at improving "I haven't been able to get it
drafted," he said. The Republi- BT MIKE MALOTT
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It's not suppose to be like that,
Volunteers who take on the
but it is in Lansing these days."
task of raising leader dogs for
the disabled will no longer have
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With dozens of area school dis-
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during the next several weeks, ers who raise puppies which will
Detroit Metro Airport is advising later be turned over for training
both business and recreational at institutions like Leader Dogs
travelers to call ahead for park- for the Blind in Rochester. The
ing conditions and give them- fees may be only $5 per dog,
selves plenty of extra time. The Schor said, but the costs can run
into the hundreds of dollars for
tri-county break period, which
those who raise numerous dogs.
began Feb. 14 and runs through
early March, makes Metro more "We have almost 400 raisers in
crowded because the level of seven states," William Hansen,
Are you ready for business travel stays the same, president of Leader Dogs for the £
according to Wayne County Air- Blind, said. "The majority is in
ports Director David Katz. Michigan. Our liigh time' raiser,
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break in April," Katz added. "So dous amount of their time to f
we're advising our customers to raising and hosting these dogs
call the 24-hour parking hotline and also contribute many of the
(1-800-642-1978) and give them- expenses incurred for the dogs'
selves plenty of extra time." care. The exemption from licens-
ing would be one way for all of
The hotline, staffed by APCOA
us to support the efforts of these
employees with the latest infor-
mation on parking conditions at dedicated individuals," Michael 1
Sapp, chief operating officers of
Metro, will direct travelers to off-
PawB With a Cause, said-
airport lots when all on-airport
lots get full. State representatives
Parking conditions at the air- approved the bill 108-0 Feb. 8.
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Library bill intended to keep
Keep up with what's happening in your neighborhood
obscene material from children
— Read the Observer Thursdays and Sundays
BY MIKE MALOTT libraries to segregate Internet from children's computers may
HOMETOWN NWS SERVICE terminals for adults from those be the best method in other
mmalotl9homecomm.net intended for use by youngsters, libraries. W I N T ER
and allowing the terminals used Some small libraries may have
There are dangerous places in by minors to be filtered to pre- only a terminal or two. Then,
the world where parents should vent access to pornography sites. Some other means of allowing
not let their children venture That bill was intended to adults full access and, blocking
alone. Should the public library answer First Amendment con- obscene material foj- children
be one of them? cerns about filtering which have may be needed, she said.
Howell resident Stephanie turned into lawsuits for some Warner said the problem of
Williams says it has gone that libraries. Cassis believed consti- pornography on the Internet is
far because of the unfiltered, tutional concerns would be extensive. Estimates place the
unmonitored Internet terminals avoided if some terminals were number of sexually explicit sites
available for use in some filtered while others were left on the World Wide Web at
libraries. open for full Internet access by 900,000, she said. It has been
adults. brought to the senator's atten-
"The (American Civil Liberties
Union) says it is up to parents to Rogers' bill takes the issue a tion that youngsters in his dis-
monitor their children," she said. step further, essentially mandat- trict were trading computer
"But if your child wants to go to ing separate children's termi- diskettes of porn sites they had
the library to research a high nals. His bill would require that downloaded at the library, she
school term paper, should you libraries provide access in a way said. •
have to sit right there to watch that prevents a minor from view- The Michigan chapter of the
the entire time?" ing obscene materials. The bill ACLU is indeed opposing the
Williams testified before the would also relieve libraries of legislation, arguing that filtering
Michigan Senate Judiciary Com- liability if they take reasonable software is not effective. Such fil-
mittee in support of Senate Bill steps to prevent youngsters from tering programs often operate
936, which would mandate that viewing pornography. based on keywords, blocking
libraries adopt policies aimed at access when the software detects
keeping under age patrons from Filters not perfect obscene language. That means 10% OFF
viewing "obscene or sexually "The bill is greatly improved some pornography gets through
exphcit matter that is harmful to over earlier versions," Marianne anyway, while the program
minors." Hartzell, of the Michigan blocks access to some legitimate
She told committee members Library Association, said. "It is sites. Our ^
that the bill addresses materials much more doable than earlier Warner said the filtering soft- 40%-50% <{
which, if supplied directly to drafts. But we are not quite to a ware has been much improved in
minors by a private company position of supporting it yet." recent years. She pointed out a
like a convenience store or video A change made in the bill that new system that has been intro- Already Discounted
rental shop, would leave that make it more palatable to the duced on the market, called ces!
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The verbiage "harmful to explained, is that it allows local Control System. Library patrons,
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tion. according to Sylvia Warner, best methods for keeping pornog- one of five levels of filtering to be
aide to Sen. Mike Rogers, R- raphy out of the hands of young- done on Internet sites. The
Howell, the sponsor of the legis- sters, through the policies they patron is issued a card, which is
lation. will adopt. Relieving libraries of inserted into the computer auto-
liability, as long as they make matically adjusting the settings
Material considered "harmful reasonable attempts to block to the appropriate level of filter-
to minors" is material that is obscene material, was also a sig- ing. Q U O I / tL
already illegal to possess, such
nificant change, she said.
as child pornography, Warner Simply filtering all terminals
said. "Filters alone, if that is all you is not valid solution, Hartzell \/«m\ <u/it» \i\lc> tind sic< s id i /»«>«'*.<• Innn...( unw in (o<Jm.'
The bill has moved out of com- do, aren't perfect," she said. said.
mittee and is expected to have a "They are much improved these "Everybody wants to protect
final reading and vote in^he days but they can't keep out 100 the children," she said. "That is Lighting Fixlurr*. Lamp». Oiling Fans, Mirror». Art Work,
Senate today. The bill wilf then percent. If that is all you do, you everyone's goal. Libraries have Clock* for Erery He cor
go to the House for considera- give parents a false sense of always been a safe place for chil-
tion. security." dren and families ... but if you Uon .TUM., Wed.. S«t. 9:30-8:00
The state Legislature Each library is different, she use the same computer a child Thurv. Fri 9:30-8:00
addressed the issue of Internet said, with a different set up. Fil- does and its access is limited to
access at libraries last year, giv- ters may be useful in some the level of safety appropriate for
ing approval to a plan by Rep. libraries, but monitoring and someone under 17, that infringes
Nancy Cassis, R-Novi, allowing segregation of adult computers on your right to full access." 37400 W. Seven Mite Road • Livonia, Ml 48152 • [phone]
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Service with a friendlier face
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$60 million Linda Franz of Livonia is an
example of the "new face" of
Wayne County's Detroit > - t'
face lift going Metropolitan Airport. \
It's the kind of face that an airport
director - and a lot of airline passen-
gers - would love, particularly if the
smoothly
former is Metro boss David Katz and t*
the latter is a Kansas family struck
by a double tragedy far from home.
With some $60 million in interim It's the humane, compassionate, Barker, her husband, their daugh-
upgrades to existing terminals rolling friendly and helpful - but sometimes ter and the daughter's spouse had
along and a new, $1.2-billion midfield wisely unobtrusive - face which Katz just arrived at Detroit Metro from
passenger structure rising in the back- has been emphasizing in large part Kansas City when Gerry called
ground, the massive program to change through hia Customer Service Agent Burlington, Vt., to check on the birth
Wayne County's Metro Airport from a program, begun about six months of their first grandchild - only to
busy and sprawling - but rather gray, after he took over the airport two tragically learn the boy had died
utilitarian and boring - facility into a • years ago. minutes after being born.
jewel is progressing smoothly. "We're trying to put the customer
No. I," said Katz, "We need to The horror and confusion of those
Metro users and visitors already see humanize" the constantly growing moments were indescribable," Gerry
numerous improvements, including airport, to make it "safe, friendly, said in her Feb. 6 letter: The family
increased parking, better access, to clean and courteous. knew they'd have to cancel the drive
major concourses and new gates, up north "and try to get to Vermont
remodeled restrooms, new restaurants "It has to be more than bricks and to be with our son and his wife."
and smiling employees. mortar," he said. "It has to be
'Please' and Thank you.' We want it But they quickly discovered that
The massive expansion program, to be friendly, customer-driven, with storms from Michigan east had can-
which includes the new 74-gate North- customer services and amenities for celed many flights. They needed a
west Airlines Midfield Terminal, shop- all" travel agent "but couldn't find any-
ping mall and major new runway, will Drrmorr MmtorouTAN AIRPORT one in the airport that could help
also include - after Midfield's sched- Style with a smile: That's what Metro Airport plans for its new Mid- That's what Gerry Barker and her us."
uled December 2001 opening - family of Fairway, Kan., found on
makeovers of the Davey (Northwest) field Terminal rin rendering above. At right, Metro CSA Linda Franz Jan. 8, while en route to her moth- That was when the Barkers
and Smith terminals. of Livonia helps passenger Charlie Sasso of Scottsdale, Ariz. er's funeral in northern Michigan. Please see FRIENDLIER, A14
With Metro expected to be ranked
the eighth busiest airport in North
America and 13th busiest in the world,
there's a lot of impetus for improve- Airport promises upscale Michigan Mall
ments now in place or going in, such as:
• Customer Service Agents stationed
Airport shopping that rivals measure being used to screen appli-
roughly every 30 feet throughout the
metropolitan Detroit's most upscale cants. Tenant criteria
airport.
shopping malls - and with competi- "We want < passengers and visitors)
• Customer sen-ice training for more tive "street pricing." too? to know they're in Detroit, to know Choosing tenants for the new
than 600 airport employees by a Officials of Wayne County's Detroit they're in Wayne County and to know Midfield Terminal Airport Mall
Walt Disney subsidiary. Metro Airport are making those they're in a world-class facility," said is to be as top-drawer as the
promises regarding the new Midfield an enthused Colleeh Pobur, Metro's plans for the 125,000-square-
• The Airport Information Center, Terminal and its 125,000-square-foot director of concessions and quality foot area.
which helps answer questions about retail/restaurant mall. assurance, during a media conference
Metro Airport, beset by alle-
Metro and the Detroit area through They suggested the mall, with its earlier this month about the mall. gations it has failed to seek
videos, displays, brochures and CSA "wide array of unique and upscale "I want to walk through it tomor- competitive bids on contracts,
personnel. retail shopping outlets and restau- row." said an equally excited Michael has sought to assure everyone,
• The upgrading of 65 restrooms STAIT Pwmw by Toil Hawijey rants" offering "a distinct Detroit fla- Conway, the airport's director of including pot^htial tenants,
through redecorating, including Metro Margaritaville: The new Jose vor," could even "become a destination external relations. about the selection process for
wider entrances/exits and touchless Cuervo Tequileria restaurant and itself in 2001" for metro Detroiters. "You're not alone, brother." Pobur the new mall by naming an
faucets and toilets. How well potential mall tenants shot back.
bar at the airport offers a taste of bring out that "flavor" - specified as Please see TENANT, A14
Please see FACE UFT, All things to come. the "America's Engine" theme - is a Pleas<> see MALL, A14
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DONALD R. PETERSON and the Naval Air Reserves. He mouth. Burial was in Glen Eden Feb. 14 at the Schrader-Howell ters, Elizabeth (Paul) Woodard of Our lady of Good Counsel
Services for Donald R. Peter- waa former president of the Cemetery, Livonia. funeral Home, Plymouth, with of Plymouth and Sharon (Don- Catholic Church. He loved base- atomism m . m i c m A m o * t A m i Even the mechanics can't wait for the new Mid- • Family restrooms, including baby-changing
son, 67, of Plymouth were held Michigan Housewares Associa- He was born Jan. 30, 1921, in the Rev. Tonya Arnesen officiat- ald) Smarda of Canton; 16 ball. He was a semi-professional field Terminal at Metro Airport to open. facilities for those with young children,
F^b. 15 at St. John Neumann tion and was the founder of the Detroit and died Feb. 12 in ing. Burial was in Parkview grandchildren; and 25 great- and also loved horse racing. Though that wont be until December 2001, the plus more accessible unisex restrooms for
Catholic Church with the Rev. Western Michigan Marketers Farmington Hills. He was an Memorial Cemetery, Livonia. grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 74-gate Northwest Airlines concourse, now under the handicapped.
Jack Quinlan officiating. Association. office manager for General He was born April 27, 1914, in PHYLLIS M. SOLOMON his wife, Ruth. Survivors indude cfaocnilsittrieusc,t wioinll jmuestan s obuetthter o fw oerxkiisntgin cgo npdaistsioennsg feor r • Laptop Lane Inc., with its offices for rent
'He waa born Feb. 20, 1932, in Survivors include hia wife, Motors Corp. He came to the Hornbeak, Term., and died Feb. Services for Phyllis M. his two sons, William Martin mechanics besides providing better service for and Cast T-l Internet access, plus the new
Lfe Crosse, Wis., and died Feb. Barbara of Plymouth; one son, Livonia community in 1959. He 11 in Superior Township. He Solomon, 92, of Canton Town- (Jeanette) Commarford of Ster- passengers, they say. Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
1J in Livonia. He waa a self- Carl (Suzette) Peterson of Tole- moved to Jonesville after living retired from Burroughs Corp. in ship took place Feb. 14 at the ling Heights and Michael (Mis- conference facility.
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Corp. and King-See ley Thermos of Panama City, Fla., and David He was preceded in death by based in Union City, Tenn. Mich. Mich.; and eight grandchildren. Not only will the permanent power units help for faster screening and less congestion.
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He was also a member of Memorials may be made to the W. (Margaret) Knight of Canton; muHnei tcya mine 1 t9o4 2th efr Pomly mUonuiothn Ccoimty-, Ann Arbor Road as a meat pack- Funeral Home, Plymouth. But the increase in^ total gates will mean "bet- Outside, improvements include 700 hew on- control tower (far right) as road-
G.I.F.T. (Growing In Faith Plymouth Historical Society or a sister, Ann (Richard) Trapp of Tenn. He was a member of First er and lived in Plymouth for 60 ELIZABETH JANE DECAUMM tejrr ccoonnnneecc tions for Northwest passengers," Kaf- site parking spaces, credit-card-express park- building continues.
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eWmdeeumsctabltaeinro dno. f aH tthe Se wt .Pa lBsye mar noliaufdtehi-nl oHen'isgs tion ri- JOSHeNr vJ.i cKeNsM foKrT J ohn J. Knight, ArMboerm Hoorsiaplisc em. ay be made to tMwSyoru strolven iPsv,.o KCrsea inlnhncoeluuthnde Lo f.h iP(sLl ywinmidfoea.u) th; iSnmcliuthd eo fh ePrl ytmhroeuet hn,i eDceias,n aP h(Bylolbis) Hmoowutehll. FBuunriearla lw Haso mine ,O Pakly -Grove fbierilddg Tee armt ilneaftl.. Planes will taxi across the tsrayyisn Kg atofc paus.t 10 apples in a bag that holds five," itsW 12it5h, 0it0s0 g-srqacueafrue-l,f oeoyte -schaotpcphiinngg /adricnhinitge cmtualrle. , dite'sc ke,x spoeucttehde rtno atocpce ossff rMoaedtr aon'sd t upronsasibboleut .h otel,
Perry of Plymouth; and Dorothy Cemetery, Milford.
cthael SYoacniekteye a Andir aF olirfcee .m Heem wbears oaf h7e9l,d o fF Jeob.n e1s5v ialtl et,h eM iScchh.,r awdeerre- HASReRrYvi ScTeOs NfoEr CHAaLrHrOyU SNt one Cal- CThalohmoausn (oUft Aa)d Criaalnh,o Munic ho.f, and (Dan) Soho of Livonia; sister-in- She was born Oct. 15, 1947, in
member of the Naval Reserves Howell Funeral Home, Ply- houn, 85, of Plymouth were held Clarksville, Tenn.; two daugh- law Lorene Smith of Plymouth; Detroit. She died Feb. 8 in Ann
three grandnieces; and one Arbor. She was a homemaker.
grandnephew. She came to the Plymouth com-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ordinance amendments as follows: Motion carried unanimously. Memorials may be made to the munity in 1986 from Detroit. Do you... LA-Z-BOYW
charity of your choice.
BOARD PROCEEDINGS She eiyoyed doing crafts, sewing,
FEBRUARY 8,2000 Article 2.00 • General Provisions WILLIAM HUGH COMMARFOftD interior decorating, shopping, PANIC?
Section 2.24 - Setbacks from Wetland Areas and Watercourses Services for William Hugh antiques, and gatherings with
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton Subsection "C" is added to establish a requirement for a stormwater Commarford, 98, of Livonia were family.
wSuaps ehrevlidso rT Yueascdka cya.l lFeedb trhuea mrye e8t,i n2g0 0to0 oartd e1r1 5a0t 7 S:0o3u tPh.M C. aanntdo nled C tehnete prle Rdgoead o f protection buffer with a minimum width of 50 feet, measured from the held Feb. 15 at Our Lady of Good She was preceded in death by
allegiance to the flag. centerline, along any creek, drain, or watercourse. Counsel Catholic Church with her husband, James; and father, P r e s i d e n t 's D ay
Section 2.25 - Underground Utilities the Rev. John Sullivan officiat-
wm I TAI.I John H. Survivors include her
Section 2.25 is added to establish a requirement for all public and private ing. Burial was in Holy Sepul-
Members Present: Bennett, Burdziak, Kirchgatter. LaJoy. McLaughlin. utilities to be placed underground within dedicated easements or rights-of- chre Cemetery, Southfield. son, Matthew of Hamtramck;
Shefferly, Yack way and constructed in accordance with Michigan Public Service Commission He was born June 2, 1901, in one daughter Amanda of Ply- Do you experience:
Members Absent: None standards. • mouth; mother, Jane Dixon of
New York and died Feb. 11 in
Staff Present: DirecDtoirrector SMaancthonmika,u Droi rCechtioerf MRoinragbhainceh.e rD irector Durack. SSeeccttiioonn 2 2.2.266 i s- aSdcdreede tnoi nrgequi roef a Rllo roofo-fM-moouunntteedd Mmeecchhaannicicala le qUunipitms ent to be Livonia. He retired in 1961 from Dofe Dtreotirto; iat.n d sister,- Elhel Dixon Fear • Chest Pains "Tingling or Numbness SALE!
the traffic department at
Supervisor Yack moved item 3. Consider Commendation to Sidewalk ssccrreeeenneindg f rmomust a dbejo.i ndiensgig nperdop aesrt iaens ianntdeg trhael proaartd orfig htth-eof -awracyh.it eacntdure th oe r Chrysler Corp. He came to the Memorials may be made to the Shortness of Breath • Pounding Heart
Committee, Acceptance of Missing Sidewalk Section List, and Identification of compatible with the building design and materials. Plymouth community in 1990 Bair Lake Bible Camp, 12500 Dizziness or Fainting • Shakiness • Sweating
Funds far the Next Budget to item 1. Item 1. Public Notification of Proponed from Detroit. He was a member Prang Street, Jones, MI 49061.
Canton Post Office Parking Lot Expansion to item 3. Dr. Robert J. Btetski and the Instrtute lor Health Studies are currently seeking
Article 6.00 - Site Development Standards Applicable to Specific individuals who suffer from panic attacks to participate m an investigational
Motion by Bennett, supported by Burdziak. to adopt the Agenda as amended. Uses CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON medication research study. Participants must be over 18 years of age and
Motion carried unanimously. Section 6.03D - Site Development Standards for Residential Uses INVITATION TO BID medically stable AH research care is prowled at no cost to those who qualify A
AMrePgouPtiloRarnO mbVyeAe BtLien nQgnFe ot Mtf, ItshNuepU.p TCoErhtSae drt ebry T Koiwrcnhsghaiptte orf. tCoa anptopnro ovfe Jthaen umairnyu t2e5s, o2f0 0th0e. Szounbisnegc tdiiosnt r2icat.s :b .R iEsC, a lRumRset ne-d r4 eD0d ae tcvoree lmso;o pRdm-ifle,y nR tt-h 2Ce, rmaintidne irRmia-3u m - 2 s0i taec rseizse for applicable TChleer Ck,h fairrstetr fl oToorw, 1n1s5h0ip S o. fC Caanntotonn C weniltle ra cRcoepadt ,s Ceaalnedto nb,id Ms iacth itghaen O48ff1ic8e8, o uf nthtiel stipend will be Tpahide to I nehsgtibilteu ptaertic Fipaonrts HPleeaaselt hca ll Stotduayd: ies N ow THROUGH MONDAY 9PM!
Motion carried unanimously. Subsection 3c, d, e is amended to remove the requirement for a buffer from Thursday, March 9,2000, 10:00 AM. for the following project:
Motion by Kirchgatter. supported by Bennett, to move Consent item 3, adjacent developments and re-name subsections 3d, e. NEW VOICE SYSTEMS FOR CANTON TOWNSHIP Robert). Blelski, M.D.
PCunloaannnsniidimnegor uCRseolfmye.rm riinssgio nCa notnotno C thhaer tGeren Aercaalde cmayle nSdpaerci aals iLtaemnd 2 U.s Meo Btiaocnk c taorr itehde Stiosu aabmdsdeec nmtdioaenxd i 4tm,o uL amodtd Cl olootvt a ecrroeavageser afaognred at Bhnedu i RlsdeRitn,bg aRc ESk,e rpReaq-rlua,ti airoennmd -eR nL-t2ost fDAoirrse ttarhi eac ntRsd,- 3Sto eD tabimsatcrekincsdt,; TAAQuldule mebssiditdniaodiysne.t rsrFs aaetbb iaoorrnuuea tBr yturheie lq2d u4ipni.rrgoe 2,jde 01c01 tt05o a0 na tdSa.t t1rCee0nqa:0dnu0teo san tAs C M bfeiodnr tf eoc mror mRe eaoptali enpdtg.reo C jb eaaicdtntt po twanhce,a klMke Tti sctohh wmirgonaausynhg ihbop en I -800-682-6663 Farmlrtgton Hills • 1 -517-349-5505 Lansing
the minimum lot area and minimum lot width for R-l and R-2; and to amend directed to Cinnabar Telecommunications, 4431 Southmoor Lane, West
Motion by Kirchgatter, supported by LaJoy, to approve payment of the bilLs as the notes excepting R-3 from the front yard setback offset requirement and Bloomfield, Michigan 48323-3134, (248>-737-9437.
presented. Motion carried unanimously. the side-entry garage requirement, and adding in R-3, the condition that the
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid
garage portion of the structure shall be recessed from the front portion of the
GFPSoiuerlmneic eFmer uaFilntu dFOn udpn edr ating » 222100006781 $$*t 394873361,,..662387915060. ..46482273 haRAloRrluot,is wcReli;eEn a.1g n7R dt.h- lSer,ee Rmqctu-ai2iox,rn iiamn n1gud7m. 0Ra2 - m,l3o i itsDn saiiimsmzterueismnc tdtso eb d ub iealsd e ixfnocglel eosdweepsd.a rinat iuonnu soufa 2l0 c fireceutm inst Ran-3c,e san idn noarLanpaacymetee n,ae ibnc,n oidcgdlo os Tmar h,lwlp enia lbaln t biynidioo dsnntd aa Cebmlrea oem na,rtic uogacsndietndp ,pr t Teersodesovsx.w, ,iC dn treeaselhn lteiithgpporihneo oden on, Tcee oaos nwgp neuineom ssoth rb odi epfdi rst i,rhsc eaearsbi nebmidrildvii dtn.ey aas tt ieetnh eaoenn mrdi gpt hthlieotmy tbemoa eosrnifest jbe ooicdrft
Golf Fund 211 $ 6,648.87 Article 17.00 - G'-3, Regional Commercial District the provision of services. %
Street Lighting 219 i 16.ttff.6S
Section 17.02B- Permitted Uses and Structures TERRY BENNETT, Clerk
Cable TV Fund 230 $ 1.428.99
Twp (Community) Improvement 246 $ 14.998.00 Special Land Uses Pubiwh February 17,2000
Federal Grants Fund 274 $ 2,594.60 Subsection 12 is amended to remove mini-warehouses as a Special Land Use
Auto Theft Grant 289 s 32.280.56 4 5% o, HUMMELS
Downtown DEV Authority 294 $ 23,068.32 Article 22.00 - LI-2, Light Industrial District CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Post Employment Benefits 296 % 9,886.85 Section 22.02B - Permitted Uses and Structures
Bldg Authority Construction 469 s 11,166.66 Special Land Uses REQUEST FOR BIDS 4 0% off PRECIOUS MOMENTS
Water & Sewer Fund 592 $ 688,713.44
Trust & Agency Fund 701 $ 6,642.00 Subsection 10 is amended to remove mini-warehouses as a Special Land Use NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of
Total - All Funds $1,409,087.26 Article 23. Section 23.02 is amflidftd afi follows; Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan will accept LILLIPUT LANE Extra Savings on Michigan's Largest
Article 23.00 - GI, General Industrial District sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. March 2, 2000, at the Office of the
Supervisor Yack declared the public hearing open on the approval of the Section 23.02 • Permitted Uses and Structures Clerk, first floor. Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center 5 5%
^Leisure Services Master Plan. Principal Uses and Structures Road, Canton, Michigan for the following. ^offANRl Selection of Genuine La-Z-Boy* Furniture
^Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to close the public hearing and adopt Subsection 14 is added to include Mini-warehouses, subject to the to the Housing Rehabilitation: One single-family detached home
•4 resolution on the approval of the Leisure Services Master Plan. Motion provisions in Section 6.02, subsection M. A bond is required for any individual bid of $25,000 or more. 40 'o>?CHERISHED TEDDIES
'carried unanimously. 'NOTE: This Amendment to the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance During This Incredible Event!
PAi-KifnAw (00-1) becomes effective upon publication of this Summary within the Questions may be directed to Resource Development Division, (734)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to authorize the Township Minutes of the February 8, 2000 Board Meeting in the Canton 397-5392. This program is funded by CDBG, Department of HUD. 5 0% off OLSZEWSKI Ml NIS
Observer on February 17, 2000. A complete copy of this Amendment is Specifications are available in the Finance and Budget Dept. All
-Supervisor to execute the Ingress/Egress Easement granting St. Joseph
'MMeortcioyn M byed iBcaeln Cneetnt,te rs uapcpceosrst etdo Vbyet eKrairncsh Dgaritvtee.r. M toot iaount chaorrriizeed uthnean Timowounsslhyi p aSrevegarvuililacarbe slbe Ou fsfoifrnice pes,us 1b h1lo5ic0u r Sisn.. sCpaencttoino nCe innt etrh eR oCaadn, tConan tToonw, MnsIh 4ip81 P88la dnunriinngg bthied sb midu nsta mbee, s cuobmmpitatneyd ninam ae ,s eaadleddre sesn vaenldop tee lcelpehaorlnye m naurmkebder w ainthd Ask About Other Items! 1 RECLINERS • CHAISE RECI INERS
^Supervisor to execute the Release of Easement for the ProCoil water main date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to
'•asement recorded as Liber 26446. Page 803-805. Motion carried aMnodt icoonn bsytr uBcetnionfett tf,o slluopwpo urpte dse brvyi cKeisrc thog aAtyterre,s .to L aewwaisr.d Nthoer reisn g&in eMeariyn.g I ndce.s figonr reject any and all bids. The Township does not discriminate on the Yr//rr///'/r'j. She. LEATHER RECLINERS • SOFAS • RECLINING SOFAS
Unanimously.
$69,562.75 plus a 10* contingency for a total of $76,520,00. Motion carried basis of race, color, national origin, sex. religion, age or disability in
^Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter. to approve the following budget unanimously. employment or the provision of services. SLEEP SOFAS • OCCASIONAL CHAIRS
•amendment in the Fire Fund to re-appropriate 1999 funds for the purchase of 30175 Ford Road • Garden City • 734-421-5754
!Capital equipment scheduled in 1999: Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Shefferly, to waive the formal bidding and
authorize an expenditure not to exceed $7,400.00 for the purchase and TERRY BENNETT, Clerk Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. • Sat. 9 A.M.-12 P.M.
'"increase Revenues: installation of a water main line stop by Free Flow Tapping & Inserting PuWuA February 17.2000 ~ FINAL DAY APRIL 29TH • «* J?
'.{• und Balance Appropriation #206-000-699-0000 $10,425.00 Company, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
Increase Appropriations: Motion by Bennett, supported by Shefferly, to approve the purchase of 67 Dell B O N US C O U P ON
^Capital Outlay-Equipment #206-336-977-0000 $10,425 00 brand computers on the State Contract for a cost not to exceed $139,000. I
"This budget amendment increases the FY 2000 Fire Fund budget from Motion carried unanimously CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
:$5,828.593 to $5,839,378. Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to approve the re-class of the NOTICE OF ELECTION PLUS 6 MONTHIS
^^MCaotthioenri bnye FBoeengne,e tMt,e sluispspao MrtceLda buygh Kliinr,c hHgaaxtetenr ,H tioll erre,a apnpdo iGntre Rga Glprhee Snheu tfoe ltdhte, cafofmecmteudn ipceartsioonns b Sep geciviaelnis at np oisnictrioenasse fr ionm p aa y3A eq tuoa al 6toA, 5 a*nd p efrur gthraerde t.h Mat oetaicohn NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Presidential Primary Election will Learn more about the SAVE AN EXTRA I
'Canton Downtown Development Authority, for a term of four years to expire carried unanimously. bfoel lhoewldin ogn p Toluliensgd laoyc,a tFioenbsu: rary 21, $000 from 7:96 AM. to 8KW PJkL st the I
|January 28.2004 Motion larrlsd umanlmoiuly ~ Motion by Bennett, supported by Burdziak, the purchase of a Bullard
•Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to increase purchase order Thermal Imager Camera, including case, batteries, wireless remote package Precinct No. N»m«> rf polity Henry Ford Academy I
'#17359 to pay John's Sanitation and additional $1,786 for 1999 rentals of and temp probe from Westshore Fire Inc., Allendale, Ml for a cost not to 1 A 23 -» First Baptist Church 44600 Cherry Hill Rd
•Porta Johns. Motion carried unanimously. exceed $18,500. Motion carried unanimously. 2 Human Services Center 44237 Michigan Avenue for students entering t
•Motion by Bennett, supported, by Kirchgeltar, approve a budget amendment Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJob the purchase of three- 200ft Ford St. John Neumann Church 44800 Warren Road r 15% OFF!" I
!in the General Fund to transfer $3,000 from the Communication Services Expeditions from Signature Ford, Peiry, MI for a total cost of $85,155.00
cDaipviitsailo no uctalapyit aalc coouutnlaty # 1a0c1co-2u5n6t- 9#7170-10-020400.- 9T7h7i-s0 b0u0d0g etot athmee nMdImSe Dnte pdaecrtrmeaesnets ctharrroiuedgh u nthaeni mMoaucsolym.b County Cooperative Purchasing Program. Motion MFieilllde rE Elelemmeenntataryry S Schchooool l 413070021 8 H Haangfgoerdrt yRo Rado ad the ninth grade. FINANCING I
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the Communications Division budget from $218,637 to $215,637, and Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, to approve the purchase of s Royal Holiday Clubhouse 39500 Warren Road I
increases the MIS department budget from $771,746 to $774,748. Motion 2000 Joep Grand Cherokee Laredo for Public Safety Administration from Plymouth Salem High School 46181 Joy Road
•carried unanimously " i I
Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to approve the following budget Sexnceetehdk $a2m7p,2 J9e0e.p M/Eoatgiolne, c Raerrdi efdo rudn, Manli musoiunsgly t he State of Michigan bid, not to REreiskusraroenc tEiolenm Ceanthtaorlyic'S Cchhouorlc h 418277555 N W. Harargegne Rrtoya Rd oad The Henry Ford Academy a new innovative four year public high school I <liM«Hint "n .ill in-*t«Kk . hair>. rwlinini; uph-iKu-rv si.»ti«iiv.»rv uphi'Wr\ aiv«l
.2am00e0n Gdmoveenrtn inm ethneta lG eSneerrvailc eF.un Idnc .to cporonvtriadcet a dedxipteionnsaels .fu Mndoitnigon fo cra trhreie FdY aMgorteioenm beyn tB wenitnhet tD, NsuRpp oforrted S buym LmaJitoy ,E txop aapnpsrioovne aG rreasnolt.uti Mono tfioonr th cea prrroiejedc t Tonda Elementary School 46501 Warren Road tshpaotn esmorpihnags aiz seesr itehse o afp oppleicna thioouns eosf mThaethse, s ecvieennctes wanildl ptercohvnidoelo agpyp,l iisc ations Hurrs in'"• vf o«r* •mbmcMo v selection! (HTer expires 2 21 2000 at ®pm school
'unanimously. unanimously Huising Elementary School 8055 Fleet Street and information about a unique educational opportunity for Wayne
Increase Revenues' Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to sward bid for purchase of one Walker Elementary School 39932 Michigan Avenue County students entering ninth grade this tall.
Appropriation from Fund Balance #101-000-6994000 $7,000.00 (1) Toro Greens Aerator #09120 in the amount of $9,400, which includes a Bentley Elementary School 1100 S Sheldon •
.' Increase Appropriation* trade-in allowance of $322 from Spartan Distributors, Inc. the low qualified Canton Administration Bldg 1150 S. Canton Center Open Houses
TPrhoisfe bauaidogne stn dam Ceonndsmuletinntg iSnecrrveiacseess # 1th0e1- 2G0e0n-8e0ra3l-0 G00o0vern $m7e.0n0t0 Dep 0a0r tment bMidodtieorn, fboyr BFeelnlonwetst ,C sruepekpo Grtoeldf Cbylu bK iMrcohtigoantt ecra rtroie adm uennadn itmheo uGsolylf Course Fund HPloybmeno uEthle Cmaennttoanry H Sigchho Solc hool 48441668 0N S Cala tns tRonoo dC enter Henry Ford Academy, Dearborn CoFmRrE fEo r a Honest Values And
; b$u1d7g,6e3t 4fr,9o2m0 t$o7 $3127,,967431, 9to20 $ 739,973, and the General Fund budget from bMuodtgioent ctoar rreie-dap upnraonpirmiaotues luyn s-pent 1999 funds for this purchase, as follows: SAugmapme iCt honri sthtiea nP aSrckh ool 4465000801 GSuemddmesit Parkway March 9th March 13th BE SNrEl S| at.ff» »v Voeo Guaranteed Lowest Prices!
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, to accept the prioritized Appropriation from Fund Balance #211-000-6994000 $ 10,000 00 Eriksson School 1275 N Haggerty Thursday. 5 ro 7 pm Monday, S to 7 pm
'Luting of Missing Sidewalk Sections' Motion carried unanimously 30 Mettetal Airport 8660 Lilley Road
ANN ARBOR ServKr l*nvr at Briarwixxl Mall (714)
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Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to in—mint* the Sidewalk review for February 22,2000 On Monday, February 21. 2000 qualified absentee voters shall receive their TAYLOR hurrka Rd at Southland Mail <7H) 287-4750 »*•». 11 ode t n >il x om
ballots snd must complete them in the Clerkis Office until 4.00 p m
the'Listing of Missing! Motion canted unanimously Emergency abeentoe ballots ONLY will ha issued on Election Day February Henry Ford Academy entrance is located NOVI Cirvlc IW at Whr Oaks Mall (248) J49-1700
by Bennett, supported by LaJoy, to refer Canton Charter Academy's 22, 2000. All absentee ballots returned in j. be returned te the on the west side of the Henry Ford Museum J ' HfNHY FOUO CANTON h*ri Rd ha«l of 1-275 [phone]
; for special land una approval back to the Planning Commission at the Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, to adjourn at 953 PM Clerk s office by 4*0 PJt on February 21,1 being Oskwood Boulevard. '-ACADEMY
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Motion by Bennett, supported by Burdxiak, that tha nente of the U A The above ts a synopsis of actions taken at the Regular Board 6. Royal Holiday Clubhonae. 39800 W. Warren Rd ) are elig^ie 313.9*2 6100. t. 2912. JO'HX) Osirwood lloolcvard
r| .1.1 iff 1 L-. rernr^aii in* a I ha MM of the February $, 8000 Board Jan 26,2000. TS. foil tost of the approved minutes will be available without notice st the Clerk s Office until the ckse *f voting at 1:00 em on www.hfocsdemy.org [V»rWn. Mfchigin
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Canton Obserucr The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000 (CP)A13
POINTS OF VIEW
OPINION
Today's leaders meet tomorrow's on nostalgic tour
A12(C) 794 SOUTH MAIN, PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN 48170 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000
Iwent back to high school Friday apparently spend so much time work- only guy who used to teach about the Canton chambers of commerce,
Fire safety Geof Brooks morning. And like Marty McFly, ing on their makeup and wardrobe, it Civil War by jumping off his desk." respectively. The 26 members in this
Michael J. Fox's character in the would be heretical to dilute it by asso- Sure enough. William Beamon is year's Canton class and 14 in the Ply-
"Back to the Future" movies, it was ciating with others.) Back in the day, still teaching history at Salem. And mouth group meet one day each
1*111 just one culture shock after another. we were slotted as freshman and Gloria Logan, who is retiring this month to study an aspect of the com-
Don't overlook smoke detector The occasion was Education and stamped indelibly and incurably for spring after 30 years, is still helping munity. Schools, local government,
I'M SO HAPP/ THE Learning Day for two area groups, the next four years as brain or students hit their lines and marks in health care, public safety are all on
STtfE LEGALIZED Leadership Canton and Leadership burnout, jock or nerd. the Canton High School Little The- the agenda, as are community service
LOCKER SEARCHES. Plymouth. It was the first time the The other good news is that aca- ater. "We have about 200 kids that agencies, business and industry. Next
Smoke detectors are like seatbelts. Canton Fire Chief Mike Rorabacher says two organizations held a joint pro- demic opportunities have changed for have come through here and currently month for example, the Plymouth
Everybody acknowledges they save lives most residential fires double in size every few gram. But more about that later. the better and the kids, I think, are have professional careers in some group will spend a day at the Ford
and prevent serious injury, yet some minutes, leaving only a minute or two at best First, some selected highlights smarter for it. Oh, I know the back-to- TEDD SCHNEIDER aspect of the performing arts," Logan Visteon plant on Sheldon Road.
people can't be bothered with them. The to act. There's no substitute for early detec- from our tour of the Plymouth-Canton basics crowd will quibble with this. said as her Arts III students engaged Education and Learning Day
excuses in both cases range from their incon- tion of a fire," Rorabacher said. "It gives you a Educational Park, led by Salem High But there's so much more available township, was otit to prove that, yes, in a run-through of Shakespeare done seemed a natural for the first joint
venience (which is infinitesimal) to personal chance to get up and out of the home." School junior Ryan Haydon. When I for today's students - from computers you can go home again. Irrepressible Judge Judy-style. (See, 1 told you they effort. The subject is certainly one
freedom (which is flimsy, at best). Depending on their home's size, residents graduated from Oak Park High with Internet access to real-life expe- in his joy as he bounced from Salem to were smarter.) that involves the entire Plymouth-
In the case of smoke detectors, not buying should install two to four smoke detectors. School in 1977, long hairstyles meant riences like the Close Up class' tele- Canton and from hallway to hallway, After the high school tour, we Canton community and as the day
and installing them is just plain dumb. Even Rorabacher recommends placing them near you couldn't tell the guys from the conferences with local and national Schultz was far more class clown than trouped over to East Middle School in moved on there was an easy-going
if you. only live in a small mobile home or bedrooms and common areas, such as the liv- girls. Last week you still couldn't - leaders. The technology we learned local businessman. He bought Valen- Plymouth. There we learned about interaction between members of the
apartment, where it seems like the limited ing or dinning room. At least one detector although counting body piercings is with in the 70s seems closer to what tine's flowers for all the women in our the typical transition for an elemen- two groups.
square footage would give you plenty of time should be placed in the basement, since many nOw apparently the barometer. Some kids had in the '50s than what's in the tour group, for example. His Leader- tary school student to middle school Credit goes to Judy Evola, director
to escape a fire. fires are the result of furnace or hot water things do get better, though. We had classroont today. ship Plymouth colleagues assured me and how they prepare for high school, of community relations for Plymouth-
That's what relatives and friends of heater malfunctions. an entire wing set aside for smokers. In our tour group were a couple of that this wasn't really out of charac- courtesy of Ellison Franklin, East Canton Community Schools, for her
William Ramone Hope must be thinking. A detector shouldn't be placed by the Today, you get ticketed by police if Salem grads. Brenda Dani, class of'88 ter for Jim, who acts like this on a principal, and the school's counseling continued efforts to get the leadership
Hope. 66, died recently from smoke inhalation kitchen, he added. you're caught lighting up inside the and attending Leadership Plymouth routine basis at all the monthly pro- staff. Questions from the group folks together.
in a fire at his home in the Royal Holiday At $12-$ 15 for a good quality smoke detec- building. as an employee of Schoolcraft College, grams. focused on how redistricting for the All in all, the day provided a hell of
Estates mobile home park. Canton fire offi- tor, we're talking the price of dinner and a The class of 2000 has so many quietly remembered her days on the "This is where the jocks used to new Discovery Middle School next fall an education.
cials determined the fire was started by care- movie in exchange for protecting you and your cliques that kids often move easily P-CEP campus. hang out," Schultz told us as we is being handled.
less smoking. The lack of smoke detectors loved ones. That Sure sounds like a good deal between jock, techie and the arts At the other end of the spectrum trouped through the second-floor com- Then our Leadership participants Tedd Schneider is the Canton
delayed Hope's response and hindered his to us. crowd. Haydon, for example, is on the was Plymouth Township resident Jim mons at Salem. "We have to go see my lunched with representatives from Observer community editor and a
efforts to escape,.officials said. basketball team and a member of the Schultz, class of '80. Schultz, who American History teacher, Mr. Bea- area private schools. 1998 graduate of Leadership Canton.
National Honor Society. (The lone works in the family business. Sealant mon. He was the best. He was the The leadership groups are spon- Call him at [phone] or e-mail
MEAP approach is good start exception being the goth kids, who Equipment & Engineering in the sored yearly by the Plymouth and tschneider^oe. homecomm. net
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Educational Assessment Program test. ment committee is working hard to align the Unnecessary chase Do we not know that intolerance breeds pended for alcohol use," Feb. 10). Linda Martin had no problem with the planes. hour. etc. I am sick and tired of the Trustees, who are so concerned over
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staff development, lauded the educators' com- edging that Wayne-Westland students can Lilley another police car turned left onto Ann Why do we tolerate gender or sexual orien- As a teacher in the Plymouth tetal Airport! ( Observer, Jan. Many of these planes come spitting fic would triple in five years time. Canton Center Road.
mitment to learning. The workshop was led by learn and do well on the MEAP. Arbor Road. There was quite a bit of traffic, tation bashing? Do we think this is OK? Obvi- schools and a resident of Plymouth, 30) Wonderful for whom? While there and sputtering so close to the top of Now. there are plans for adding addi- Mary Jane Schoeneman
My wife continued eastbound in the right- ously, listen to how many times your students I'm beseeching you: Parents, wake up! are some who are happy with the out- your house, you wonder if they are tional hangars; which, of course, Canton
hand lane when we heard all the sirens again say, "That's gay" or "faggot" in one day, not to Set some standards for proper behav- come of the purchase of Mettetal Air- going to crash on the roof means more takeoffs and landings
Control issue won't'disappear and saw them approaching at high speed mention other insults. ior and then expect your child to port by the State of Michigan. I'm Fly-In pancake breakfasts may be How much more?
heading east on Ann Arbor Road. We stopped This prejudice is here because we allow it, sure the residents of northeastern
in the right lane as close to the curb as possi- tolerate it (and if Mr. Walcott had stayed on)
ble when all the police cars were in chase of a endorsed it. To ignore that kind of behavior is McCain spices up primary
When legislators drafted HB 4777 in June ing and its requirement that the state Legisla- small red car. to endorse it. Do not fool yourself, you are a
1999, they opened a Pandora's box filled ture have a two-thirds majority will only serve As they passed us our minivan actually part of the problem if you ignore it in your
with home rule issues that by all appearances to put a stranglehold on legislation that could swayed from the draft. At this point we were home or classroom.
will continue to plague both state legislators be beneficial to communities. near the CSX underpass. There were at least Stand up for the rights of children, all chil- P
and local officials. The MML's petition attempt is a broad six to eight police vehicles and one fire ambu- dren, it is your job, no, your duty to encourage olitics is not a cerebral exercise Its lan-
But word has it that the controversial brush response that will create ineffective gov- lance at the scene. Wre were sure that whoever diversity. You don't have to teach anything guage is emotion. Its closest relative is the-
House Bill 4777 has been sentenced to death ernment and may, should voters get it on the was being chased had ether killed or robbed but tolerance. It only takes a few people to ater. Its rare but electric defining moment
in the Committee on Employment Relations, ballot and approve it in November, create seri- someone. This was the first police chase I not tolerate prejudice, to not live in the fear * is when a candidate connects with voter gut.
Training and Safety. - ous roadblocks for important legislation. have ever witnessed in my 60 years. It was and to encourage the rights of children to Over the years. I've seen a lot of elections in China i & Gifts
Its death, however, will not bring an end to It is as bad as HB 4777. very scary. . express themselves freely to change the social Michigan and only a few electric moments. F E B R U A RY
the battle between the state and municipali- As interpreted, HB 4777 irked plenty of After reading the Sunday Plymouth consciousness of the world. Let it start here. One was in October 1960. when I was part of
ties. local officials who saw the legislation as a Observer I couldn't believe that such an elabo- Sheena Harris, the enraptured crowd on the University of Michi-
Yet another bill - affectionately known as vehicle to draw and quarter home rule. Yet rate police chase occurred for such a minor Former Plymouth-Canton student and employee gan campus that heard Sen. John F. Kennedy H O ME S A LE
the "son of House Bill 4777" - is waiting in the legislators continued to defend the bill as a reason. I'm sure the officer where the incident talk about a visionary idea that eventually would
wings and will deal with specific state rule means of ensuring state's rights, not of occurred had this young man's license plate become the Peace Corps Another involved Alaba-
versus home rule issues, including minimum detracting from local government's ability to number. There were many lives endangered Handicapped parking ma Governor George Wallace, who made passion- Thursday, February 17-Sunday, February 27
and living wages and the Occupational Safety govern its own municipalities. with this high speed chase and I don't feel ate converts by attacking school bussing and
and Health Act. State legislators, indeed, took a beating that this chase needed six to eight police vehi- Irecently read that Rep. Laura Toy 'R-Livo- went on to astonish observers by winning the
The Michigan Municipal League, which from local officials over the bill And rightly cles. nia) has introduced a bill (HB 4995) making Michigan Democratic primary election in 1972. PHIL POWER
represents local municipalities, has offered its so. The issues that prompted HB 4777, such Ken Taddia the blocking of wheelchair ramps a civil And now Sen. John McCain might be doing
own response to the state Legislature. It seeks as a smoking ban passed by elected officials in Westland infraction similar to that for illegally using the same thing in the Michigan Republican pri- ADDITIONAL 1 0% O FF
- with the backing of Detroit Mayor Dennis Marquette and living wage proposals in handicapped parking spaces. Moreover, the Arizona Senator has found a
mary next Tuesday. Polls published, <jver the
Archer - a petition drive to place the home Detroit and Ypsilanti, were specific issues and Bravo to Toy but boo to the many drivers weekend suggested McCain was running overall medium perfectly attuned to his message in the Heslop's everyday low prices on select dinnerware.
rule issue on the November ballot. concerns that should have been addressed as Don't tolerate prejudice who routinely block wheelchair ramps and "Straight Talk Express," the campaign bus on
Leaders of the petition effort, dubbed Let such. Instead they formed the bottom of what park in limited handicapped spaces "just for a nearly 10 points ahead of Texas Gov George W. which he holds what sounds like nonstop, face-to- flatware, stemware, and giftware!
Bush, an astonishing surge considering that
Local Votes Count, say they believe local-gov- could h'ave been a legislative endless pit tar- Ihave been following the recent outbreak of few minutes." face conversations with reporters. McCain's
McCain was 34 points down in Michigan two
ernment has the right to make its own laws geting local government. prejudice that has struck Plymouth-Canton. Those "few minutes" can be very long, espe- Michigan campaign chair, State Sen. John
Weeks ago before his upset win in the New
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needs or resources. The coalition's proposed rubble, simply because it may - and we hope of the fear of a small group of people. As around or out. And disabled drivers are forced What is striking about McCain's appeal is that ever seen. McCain is absolutely loose as a goose. h» VnU VW*rr home a cattle HesJop's is
ballot question would amend the constitution judiciously - address what sparked HB 4777. teachers and community members, we or wait around for a space to it spreads across the political spectrum Running He is saving exactly what he thinks and doesn't
so a two-thirds majority in both the Senate True representative and well-thought-out all be irate. It is a teacher's job to protect the open up. against the entire Michigan GOP establishment, seem to care if he wins or loses "
and the House would be required to pass a bill government must be more than a reaction to rights of ALL students. It is not relevant if Yes, there are no doubt people who cheat on McCain trails Bush among Republicans. 44 per- It's exactly this sense of a genuine person, ytxir"favorite br;ind names
that intervenes in municipal matters. individual issues. Both the state Legislature you approve morally of a student's choice. It the use of handicapped parking tags. But the cent to 33 percent with 23 percent undecided. comfortable in their awn .skin .iiui thm-fnrr ;it>l' . Atlantis. UlocL Cmlal JXJ.
A Pandora's box, indeed, has been opened and local municipalities would do well to rec- is a teacher's job to create a safe environment majority who have them need them] and he obliterates Bush by more than two-to-one to be straight with the voters that accounts for
Let Local Votes Count is nothing more than ognize the need to work together for con- where all st udents "can learn and succeed " Please, think beyond yourself the next time among independents McCain's extraordinary emotional appeal Durand. Dansk. Fit/ & FV*vd.
an angry reaction to the state's initiatives. stituents and the future of the state. Yes, this means African American, Asian, you consider blocking a ramp or taking up a And independents are famously active and But there's more to it than just a wildly attrac- (nwham. I enox. Vlikasa.
What it calls for is vague and far too open to One-upmanship has no place in gover- Catholic, Jewish, gay or straight. In a public handicapped space "just for a few minutes." influential in Michigan politics Robert leet«r, tive personality. I sense a historical context that
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COMMUNITY VOICE safe place. you had asked me any time up to two months against a political system that has been hijacked Rosenthal. R>iv;il I > Hilton.
ago, I would have said almost none of those peo- over the last decade by a bunch self-interested Rtiyal Worcester. Spode.
ple (independents) would vote With all the elites
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being such a hot commodity, the question
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• To indicate the quality-level envi- wide, 74-gate boarding area. The mall encountered Linda Franz at the air- - If someone has problems, she
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sioned, Pobur stated that, of roughly will have 41 specialty retail stores port's new information kiosk, near said, "you go all-out to try to help
600 solicitations mailed to prospec- and 39 restaurants, all Detroit- the Marriott Hotel lobby. them."
Tenant tive merchants and restaurateurs, themed. "Despite the fact that (Franz) did
from page A9 only 66 proposals were received (some The largest retail outlet will be a not know what had juat happened to 2-way radios
joint applications were received). "world class" 6,200-square-foot duty- us" and also couldn't access the All CSAs have two-way radios, "so
independent panel and a corporate attorney to over- "Why so few?" she asked rhetorical- free store, Pobur said, but there also flight information they needed, "she we're in constant contact with each
- see the process. ly. "Because we set the bar high," she will be upscale stores carrying high- must have intuitively sensed our other," she said. "You can get an
"While we want to share the excitement about answered, adding that the proposals fashion designs, gifts and golf items. pain and confusion," Barker wrote. answer instead of telling a person I
what's coming," said David Katz, Wayne County were "incredibly strong." Emphasis local "As we stood in the middle of the dont know.""
director of airports, "we also want to make certain The quality of presentations being terminal and made several tele- Since she began the job about a
the media and general public understand the strin- reviewed by her evaluation committee The mall will emphasize local food phone calls, she continued to check year ago, she said, she snd her fel-
gent criteria and integrity-based selection process are "amazing, wonderful beyond our specialties and gift shops featuring on us over the next hour and a half, low CSAs have helped stranded
that will be used to select the winners." wildest dreams," she said. locally made items and apparel. asking us if she could help or get us travelers find hotel rooms - or try to
The four panel members are Vernice Anthony, In the evaluation process, the heav- Michigan wines and microbrews something to drink," Barker related. make them comfortable if nothing's
senior vice president of community health at St. iest weight - 30 percent - is being plus museum and gift shops showcas- As Franz became aware of their available.
John Health System; William C. Brooks, board chair- given to the county's anticipated ing local artisans will be featured, plight, "she acted as an advocate for "We did a lot of pillows and blan-
man of United American Health Care Corp.; Douglas financial return: The airport, as mall along with restaurants representing us as we were trying to book kets" when the January 1999 bliz-
A. Fraser, former United Auto Workers international landlord, expects first-year revenue to the area's multi-cultural population. flights." zard hit, she recalled.
president; and retired Air Force M^jor Gen. Lucius be "over $100 million," Pobur said. Also planned are an American-style "Linda was exceedingly sensitive Franz also remembered how,
Theus, former Tuskegee Airman and the first "Ifs around $30 million now," with diner with carry-out, an aromathera- and kind," said Barker. "She was together with the Airport Opera-
African American combat officer to be promoted to the airport getting 13 to 16 percent, py shop and a fresh-flower shop. not at all intrusive. She acted pro- tions Department, CSAs helped a
general. according to David Katz, airport To assure competitiveness with fessionally and yet we felt she was diabetic man stranded by a snow-
The attorney is Leon S. Cohan, retired Detroit Edi- director. other metro-area outlets, officials helping us by sharing in our pain storm. He'd packed his needles
son general counsel and nationally known ethicist Conway noted the airport's income require that businesses awarded con- when we felt go alone and helpless. away, but airport personnel helped
who served 10 years as chairman of the Michigan is mainly from airline landing fees, cessions "agree to implement 'street "I know that the Detroit airport him get new ones by first finding a
State Board of Ethics. plus concessions, rent and parking - pricing" based on proprietors' surveys has received a lot of negative press 24-hour drugstore and then driving
Cohan is reviewing and monitoring a selection it gets no general-fund taz dollars. of local-area charges for similar ser- in the recent past, but I hope this through the storm to it.
committee's screening of the 66 proposals while the Metro is a "hub" airport because the vices and products. letter will acknowledge how the pos- Metro officials said it's CSAs and
panel is evaluating and assuring the integrity of the other dollars allow it to keep landing "The airport price must be compa- itive and caring attitude of your ser- other employees like Franz - as well
process. fees "reasonable," he said. rable to prices offered at off-airport vice agents can. make a significant as Metro's huge $2-billion expansion
"This is an innovative retail program that will The Pobur committee's recommen- locations," officials emphasized. difference in the liveatof others," program that is doing millions in
make Metro's airport mall the envy of the nation," dations go in March to the Wayne Furthermore, "to maintain and Barker concluded. facility upgrades plus building the
said Colleen Pobur. the airport's director of conces- County Commission for its approval. encourage good customer service." the Franz, wife and mother of four new $1.2-billion Midfield Terminal -
sions. "We want to make clear that this selection pro- The 2-million-square-foot Midfield airport will use "secret shoppers* and who just likes "to be around people," that are giving the airport a
cess has been open, fair and competitive. Terminal, under construction just a quality-rating system to monitor said her 20-hour-a-week job as one friendlier look.
"It's a very above-board process," she said. "There south of the L.C. Smith Terminal, is offerings. of about two dozen folks of all ages As Katz put it recently, "We don't
are no secrets to this." to open by December 2001. . "Exceptional customer service" will wearing the green Metro CSA vest want to be in the cellar anymore."
In March, her committee is to present its recom- Its mall will connect Midfield's be rewarded, with "penalties for con- "is great fun if you like people- To reach a Customer Service
mendations to the Wayne County board of commis- multi-level passenger entrance, tick- sistently" falling below standards, action" - being around people and Agent at Metro, call the Airport
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Young Life going strong
Club
SHIRLEY WELCH reaches
Marriage is a
teen
balance of give,
audience
take moments
through
As the Observer Newspapers con-
ducts its yearly solicitation for stories
of happy and lasting marriages I
would like to offer an account of what friendship,
made my 34-year marriage successful
and special.
The narrative begins with an inci- support
dent three months before my hus-
band's death. As we were riding along
Schoolcraft I looked at him and
remarked that I was so proud of what SIORY BY
he had achieved in life and how I STEPHANIE CASOLA
wanted to thank him for letting me be
part of what he had accomplished and PHOTOS BY
how much I felt we had grown in so SHARON LEMIEUX
many ways throughout our time
M
together. His answer was that noth-
ark Van Andel is content just Unified: From left to right are five of seven Young Life adult vol-
ing he had done or succeeded in could
as long as he's reaching one unteers as they put on a skit for the group: Vaughn Lamer, Lisa
have taken place without me at his
side. teen at a time. Winebrener, Erin Meyer, Mark and Kristen VanAndel.
As area director of Young Life, he's
That small, spontaneous exchange touching the lives of individuals who
was a thrilling moment to long be are heading toward adulthood and giv- mouth/Canton Committee, said Mark close relationships with others.
remembered, and one I had no idea ing answers to their questions and con- and Kristen have "really made a big
Growing up
would be impossible to have affirmed cerns. With Plymouth/Canton Young difference. They are really gifted in
to him in only a few months, as he Life still less than one year old. he's building relationships with teenagers." "It's harder than ever before to be a ' ' *
died of a heart attack soon after- living and working around high school McGlone. like other parents involved high school student." said Van Andel.
wards. students who are just in Young Life, works behind the "The age of adolescence is getting
The ideal foundation of a strong being introduced to the scenes. younger and younger. Life decisions E fe
and happy marriage consists of love, club and its benefits. "We raise money so can have a lasting impact, and kids are
trust and sharing. It is a 100 percent Now that the club is 60 Young Life can go on." forced to make decisions earlier and
idea of giving of yourself in every- members strong in Ply- she said. earlier. Across the board, it's harder
way. It is a complete commitment of mouth and Canton, he's She is one of a group of and harder being a kid."
thinking of your spouse first. It is this happy with the progress individuals who has To make life a little easier. Young
firm and complete surrender of your- and ready to see the group been working since 1996 Life offers Club, a night once a week
self to each other that makes you both grow in the coming year. to start the Young Life when teens meet in an informal atmos- It #
winners in this special relationship. phere. such as a student's home, to
ministry in the Ply-
When you try to understand the A 'Lifer' mouth/Canton area play games, socialize and share a mes-
other person's situation in a problem, "I was involved in Ryan Cosens. a junior sage. Another weekly event - called a
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because the honesty and trust pre- lege." today. About three years Young Life members are free to partici- A*
vadaidlrse, sasnedd athndus d aenaylt pwriothbl esmuc cceasnsf ubel- woBryk tihneg a tsim ae f uhlel- twimase Laugh it up. Craig aaagnnodd hhNeaod rjot thionv eigldole Yt oco otuhmnegm N Luonivfie-i ppraetess wurhee nto tjhoieny in w. ant to. there is no
iy- staff member in Grand McKey, a junior at In basic terms. McGlone said Young
ties to participate. Now
For example, when a bank error I Rapids, his wife decided to Plymouth Salem he's part, of a group of Life "offers a place for kids to hang out, * *'
made resulted in bounced checks cas- attend graduate school at High School, is teenagers in Plymouth have fun with their friends and learn
cbaadndin'sg r teharcotiuongh w athse to m qauiilc,k lmy ylo ohku fso-r tghaen U. Wnihveenrsi ttyhe of c oMuipchlei - clearly amused by and Canton who are an athbeoiurt l Jifees."u s and the role he can play in
the skits. active part of Young
the error and remark that with the moved to Plymouth six Young Life also offers a number of
Life.
hectic job of running a household of months ago. Van Andel social events and outings, such as video
four children it was a wonder this accepted the position of area director "It's a lot of fun." he scavenger hunts and trips to summer Bonding. Young Life members
didn't happen more often. said. "You get to hang out with your camp that include activities like para-
While his job is based in Farmington make a human chain during a
After a disastrous pregnancy and Hills, his duties include coordinating friends. You can be yourself." sailing, tubing and horseback riding. In game where the point is not to
extreme postpartum blues that volunteer activities for Young Life in Young Life isn't the same as a June "2000 Y'oung Life will take 30 stu-
resulted in wicked mood swings, his the Wayne County area and reaching church-related youth group. Van dents on a trip to North Carolina. find a winner hut rather to get
reaction was to ask a pharmacist if out to the youth in the area — a perfect Andel, and those who work with him, Cosens has gone to Y'oung Life's everyone laughing.
there was anything that might help match for someone who always wanted meet the students where they are and week-long camp three summers in a
restore me to a sensible and reason- to work with kids. provide support and understanding row. He's traveled to Minnesota and kids to get involved "(Jive it a chance."
able attitude. "I really enjoy being with high school when they need it. The message at Virginia for summer camp and partici- added Cosens. "Once you get used to
Acknowledging a problem and try- kids." said Van Andel. "They have a lot Young Life is "we accept you for who pated in activities like rock climbing your surroundings, you'll have a blast "
ing to solve it together makes for of energy. They have not become jaded you are." Some of the common concerns and mountain biking. It's not exactly a
tranquility in a relationship. or skeptical; they're still hopeful about Van Andel hears involve feelings of traditional camp experience. That's the kind of positive attitude
Sharing each other's likes and dis- life" alienation, separation and a lack of He said he would encourage other that would make Mark Van Andel
smile He said his goal is to provide .»
likes sometimes finds you liking It's that glimmer of hope in the eyes
something new. Only to please me did of youth that motivates him in his place for young people "where God is
we use tickets to a concert at the old work. honored and they have healthy rela-
Ford Auditorium. The result was that "I think the best way for kids to be tionships with one another " While the
my husband, who only went because I able to make it through life is to have a focus, is on high sc hool students. 14 to
wanted to, enjoyed the production relationship with God." 18 years old. he anticipates that Young
immensely, even more than me, I To create and foster that link, he Life will event ualK expand to include
think. goes where the kids are, whether that
middle school groups
Each new encounter was an adven- means basketball games at the high
ture. Even when we were contemplat- school, coffee shops or places where
Spreading the Aord
ing a new restaurant in a distant city, they work.
anticipating bad service due to crowds "My job ia to reach out and bring the McGlone said she hopes to "spread
and high prices, the thought was, Uospel o! Jesus Christ to the kids," he the word and get more kids involve!!"
"Let's do it, and then well have some- added. "The challenge of doing it here in the future. "I look forward to Young
thing to talk about." in Plymouth/Canton, where it's new. is Life being a diverse group, a nux ot all
Life was a daily job to- be endured trying to convince people we're not a cultures, all races all kinds of kids "
or eryoyed. That is what a good mar- cult." Van Andel said as it continues to
riage is or should be. Young Life is a nationwide, non- \ grow. Young Life is seeking additional
A serious commitment that consid- denominational organization that
adult volunteers Thev are looking for
ers the other person first results in a reaches out to youth by spreading the
boomerang effect that by each doing message of Jesus Christ. Van Andel's individuals "who have a heart for high
for the other, the needs and wants of wife, Kristen, works alongside other school kids and who love God."
the other (or both really) are met. By adult volunteer leaders in the area Strumming: Playing "Lean on Me" on guitar (right) is Jon If xon would like to become an adult
doing something the other desires, including Vaughn Lamer, Lisa Wine- McGlone, a junior at Plymouth Salem. Mark Van Andel t Muntfcr trader <>r need additional
your avenue of enjoyment and experi- brener, Erin Meyer and Briana Hor- and Lisa Winebrener join in on vocals and accompanying information about Voung Li/e, pirns*
ence is expanded, and your social Iings. guitar. rail I'24* 177 5001 or 4 mail PIvcanYl
endowment'is broadened. You grow Kathy McGlone, co-chair of the Ply-
together. I
Striving to live each day to the
fullest with and through each other Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian celebrates 28 years of theater
only furthers the betterment of your
marriage and society in general. As
you give and love each other that A Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church pre- Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church in Livonia, Kuykendall said she tends to choose productions
mushrooms to all around you - your sents 'The Pajama Game" 8 p.m. Friday Saturday she didn't think it would become an annual event with a larger cast, and a largr choir, so as nianv
children, your neighbors and your co- Feb. 25-26, 4 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 37, at the church's Gearing up for this year's musical. "The Pajama people who want to participate can find their niche
workers. Nothing is lost by consider- Fellowship Hall, 9601 Hubbard in Livonia. Tickets Game," she Iqpks back with fondness and be part of the experience.
ing the other first because you your- $6 adults, $3 for students through grade 12. Call "The first year we did it. the choir director said to "Right now. we're at the panic stage." she said,
self become a recipient if it truly ia a [phone] to reserve tickets or for more infor me "Why don't we do a Broadway musical0'" It laughing "I feel like the mother of n large hunch of
loving and caring marriage motion. turned out to be so much fun. the tradition has sus- children "
It's like bouncing a ball againat a tained almost three decades. The preparations This is the second time Kuykendall has directed
wall. What goes out comes right back BY STEPHANIE ANCELYN CMOLA begin each January with auditions that are open to "The Pajama Game " She first premiered Rosedale
to you. 9TAFT WajTKK ' the entire congregation —regardless of acting or Gardens rendition of the George Abbott play in
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Shirley A. Welch is a Livonia rvsi- singing experience By the end of February, the 1983. The story itself is based on tin- Richard Bis
dcat and nuts.aiieool columnut. -show .1*- ready ,n h*>fnry a rrna li of 200 nt t he
Patrick Welch was a Ford Motor Co. duction of "The Sound of Music" 28 years ago for. church's Fellowship Hall PlertM- UdittAlt IW
lawyer who died in 1989.