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Lawsuit threatened over police reorganization
By DARLENE STTNSON The proposed reorganization of the But. because of a resolution passed In a letter dated Aug 17. Silvers "God, he's already threatening us but will be asked to stay on as part-
The number two man in the Canton department will only go into effect if by the township board some months asked members of the police commis- with legal action." Stein said "His time reserves.
Police Department is threatening to voters approve a proposition on this ago. MacGregor says he cannot auto- sion for a written commitment to con job has never been threatened and "There's going to have to be some
file a lawsuit against the township if a Saturday's ballot to establish a spe- matically give a full-time sergeant or tinue his commander's post. He re- there's never been any intention to disappointed people in the depar1
plan to eliminate his commander's po- cial assessment district for police If patrolman post to Silvers or any other quested a response to his letter by hurt Mr Silvers. His reaction to the ment "I don't want to say anything
sition is implemented the proposition is approved, township member of the department Monday at 5 pm. whole thing is premature." about how many full-time people w
board members will levy up to two
Commander Carl Silvers, who has Township board members have Clerk .John Flodin chairman of the Stein said current members of the can hire and create false hope or dis
mills ($2 per $1,000 state equalized
already spoken to his attorney about ruled that all employees must score a police commission, telephoned Silvers police department will get "first couragement in the department.
value) for police and expand the now
taking legal action, says he will re- high mark on a competitive exam to two hours before the deadline and in- crack" at the full-time sergeant and MacGregor added he has told even
part-time Canton Police Department
fuse to complv with a plan that would into a 24-hour force attain full-time status. vited him to meet with the townshm patrolman positions Points may be one on the force of his plan to reorgan
require him to take a competitive ex- board after Tuesday's regular meet- added to the exams taken by current ize the department. None have rear
amination for a lesser sergeant post According to MacGregor. the depart SILVERS. WHO PITS in 25 to 60 ing Silvers flatly refused and called a employes to give them an edge over ted as strongly as Silvers he said
Township officials have already merit's four sergeant positions and Sil- hours each week on the township po- press conference to publicize the mat- persons who have merely submitted "I like to tell it like i* is and I be-
asked their attornev. .John Roche, to ver's command post are unnecessary lice force, maintains he is a full-time tor applications for the lobs lieve anyone who feels there s ;i
luxuries for a department with a
reply to Silvers' charges that elimi- employe He thinks he has earned his "I feel like I'm getting shafted." he threat to their iob should stand up
nation of his position is illegal under a $420,000 budget—the sum two mills commander's post. told members of the press in a local MACGREGOR GUESSES that then- and be counted. I don't think it's ere
Supreme Court ruling. will raise. restaurant He said his attorney, are 50 applications for full-time police ated a morale problem It's just a nag
Under the reorganization proposed "I respect MacGregor. and 1 think whom he refused to name, believes he posts in his office The chief says he ging worry—what's going to happen
POLICE CHIEF Walter MacGregor bv the chief, only MacGregor and he's a sensible and honest man." Sil- has good grounds for a legal battle will not know how manv full-time pa- to me as an individual "
says he has recommended the elimi- three full-time sergeants would hold vers said "But I want this job For with the township. trolmen he can hire until the township But MacGregor said his first con-
nation of Silver's command post as supervisory positions. One sergeant the last 14 years I've put mv heart board sets salary levels cern is for the department as a whole
well as one sergeant's position to would work on each of the expanded and soul into it I feel I've proven mv- Supervisor Harold Stein disagrees Some current members of the p<v- " We're forming this department for
sptlraeceet the most patrolmen on the department's three shifts to supervise self on the battle field and to elimi- with Silvers' contention that "jumping lice department probably will not re- the Charter Township of Canton not
full-time and part-time patrolmen nate my job is unfair " to conclusions." ceive full-time positions he admitted for the individual." he said
C a n t on < 0 t e r b er
Volume 2 Number 84
Thursday, August 25. 1977 Canton Michigan 56 Pages Tuentv Ki\
1977 Suburban Communications Corporation An R i g w i *c
'Greenstein' ZBA
is ousted 2d time
A "legal" Zoning Board of Appeals voting for Donahue's and Miller's ap-
'ZBAi will soon convene in Canton pointments
Township for the first time since During a recess in the meeting
March to handle a backlog of at least Mrs Goldsmith appeared upset over
25 cases the outcome of the roll ca'l
After months of controversy over "I iust felt we needed a com-
which of two ZBAs held legal sanc- promise board" she said. I iust
tion. township board members thought we should forget all the griev-
Tuesday reaffirmed appointments ances."
thev made to the zoning board last
February and ousted members of an- THE CONTROVERSY over the ZBA
other ZBA for the second time. began last February when township
Voting individually on seven nomi- board members replaced a ZBA ap-
nations to the five-member zoning pointed by former Supervisor Green
~r
board, township board members over- stein with their own five apoointmen's
came an attempt by Trustees Lynne at the advice of township attorney Wil-
Goldsmith and Robert Myers to com- liam Sempliner.
promise the composition of the new The original ZBA composed <»f
ZBA and appoint members of both pre- Greenstem. Donahue Miller John
vious boards Burdziak and Tom Quinn. was illegal
Sempliner said at the time, because
Here's what the Cessna looked like after crash- Course. (Staff photo by Jim Galbraith)
ing into the trees near the 15th hole of Salem Golf THE APPOINTMENTS were made the township's zoning ordinance was
• o after township board members unani- never properly amended.
Son told drinking dad mously amended Canton's zoning ordi- After receiving conflicting opinions
nance to comply wjth a ruling of on the legal status of each ZBA from
Wayne Circuit Judge Neal Fitzgerald township attorneys the Michigan
The amendment to the ordinance was Township Association and 'he Mich-
published Aug 10 igan Attorney General's Office Super-
not to rent airplane Fitzgerald took township officials bv visor Harold Stein* asked Fitzerald to
surprise last June when he ruled that clear UP the matter once and for all.
both previous ZBAs had been appoint- Clerk .John Flodin who moved for
ed improperly because an amendment the reappointment of the second
to the township's zoning ordinance ZBA Tuesday night said he opted for
was never published. that ZBA "because this board had
By PATRICK TOUHEY going to buy drinks for everybody." The cause of the crash is under in- Appointed to the ZBA for the second voted for th<>m before But I have no
A son's unheeded advice resulted in he said vestigation by the Michigan State Po- time Tuesday night were Garv Sands quarrel with those other people he
the death of a Plymouth man and Morrell said he went to the bar lice and the Federal Aviation Adminis- Kathy Prince. William Gilmore. Rob- said
serious injury to three former after his appointment and waited until tration i FA A > ert Padget and Trustee Eugene Donahue, a member of 'he ousted
Plymouth residents Monday when a little after 5 p m Then he got wor Daley. Dalev. Padget and Gilmore re- ZBA. said he believes 'he appoint
Tom Noakes of Canton the plane they were riding in ried and started making phone calls MORRELL SB . 54. was a Plymouth ceived three-year appointments to the merits Tuesday nieht were politically
crashed near the 15th hole of 'he
Township has loaned part "I didn't know thev had rented the resident for 35 years He built hun- zoning board, while Sands and Mrs motivated
Salem Hills Golf Course in Salem
of his Indian artifact col- plane I don't know what they were dreds of custom homes in the Prince were each appointed to two- "It's no more than I expected.' he
Township
lection to the Plymouth doing " Plymouth-Ann Arbor area year terms said "It's a political plan bv Harold
Historical Museum. Storv In an interview the day after the Ted Lepkowski. manager of His funeral is scheduled for II a m All five members of the ZBA ap- iSteini If it was anything hut politi
crash the dead man's son said he
Plymouth Aero at Mettetal Airport in tomorrow i Friday > in the Schrader pointed last fall by the previous town- cal thev would have appointed 'he
and more pictures in Life
was with the party shortly before the
Canton, said John Rew rented the Funeral Home in Plymouth. ship board under the Robert Green ZBA already in office last February
Section on Page IB. crash and had warned the men thev
plane Monday afternoon He said Rew Bowsman and his wife Ruth Ann stein administration were ousted for Zoning boards hear cases brought
were too intoxicated to go flving
had been flying out of Mettetal since were visiting the Morrells on a vaca- the second time despite Mrs Gold- bv residents and businessmen seeking
Killed was Russell A Morrell. Sr. a the early 1970s tion smith's motion to nominate two of the changes in the township's zoning ordi-
long-time resident of Plymouth and "I knew John, but I didn't know the The Rew brothers grew up in original ZBA members—Jim Donahue nances
builder of custom homes in the area. others Lepkowski said When ques- Plymouth and attended Plymouth and Robert Miller
His son-in-law. John Bowsman. 31. of
tioned he said that none of the four schools They recently moved to Her motion failed bv a 5-2 vote,
I^ake Citv. Fla . and formerly of
men appeared intoxicated Farmington with only Mrs Goldsmith and Mvers
1 * # Plymouth, is listed in "fair" condition Election is
at University Hospital in Ann Arbor
Amusements 8-9B The pilot. .John Rew. 33. of Kaon- B o a rd l o w e rs m i l l a ge Saturday
Brevities 5A ington and formerly of Plymouth, also
is in fair condition at University Hospi-
Classified 3-16C, Sec D
tal Bob Rew. 31. also of Farmington
Letters to the Editor 15A
and formerly of Plymouth. .John's Polls will be open from 7am to
Militarv News 9. I2A brother, was in the intensive care unit 8 p.m. Saturday for voters who
Obits 2A of St .Joseph Mercv Hospital in Ann The tax rate has been lowered by al- sarily support a budget with an in- ment continues as expected by wish to speak their piece on a prop-
Opinion 14A Arbor at press time most two mills for residents of come based on the 38 mills I reserve next month expenses may exceed in- osition to recall Canton Supervisor
Stroller 14A Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. the right, as one board member, to come by $700,000 "There's no ques- Harold Stein. Treasurer Anne
Suburban Life 1-5B According to a spokesman for the The school board voted 4-0 Monday recommend—if possible—that a sub- tion in my mind but that we'll need Bradley and Trustee Eugene
Canton Chatter 5B Michigan State Police, the Cesna 172 night to set the tax rate at 38 mills stantial amount be put into reserve or the entire 38 mills." Daley.
Sports 10-1 IB. 1-2C crashed in an open field at 5:20 p m total for the 1977-78 fiscal year The 38 returned to taxpayers " Lawton answered that: "Budgets A second proposal will ask voters
Doc's Corner 2C Monday. The plane had been buzzing mills represents a reduction of ! .95 Ray Hoedell. assistant superintend- should be drawn on need and mainte- to approve or deny establishment
the golf course for about one-half hour mills ($1.95 per $1,000 state equalized ent for business, commented that nance of quality—not on income of a township-wide special assess-
before the crash, police said valuation) from last year there was little or surplus funds being When we okay a specific income by ment district for police Approval
The men were reportedly ejected The 1.95 mills decrease represents a available for a reserve fund or for setting the tax rate, the tendancy is to of the matter will allow expansion
from the course earlier in the after- reduction in the debt retirement return to taxpayers. In March ex- build the budget on that income. In of the part-time Canton Police De-
noon for being involved in a disturb- levy—taxes collected to pay off debts penses exceeded projected income
KEEP YOUR RECEIPT ance with another group of golfers. for new school construction or for re- bv $600,000. he noted, and if enroll- partment
(Continued on page 4A) Residents who expect to be out
novation of existing buildings
The receipt thai your carrier will of town this Saturday may vote by
qive you this week will get you a RUSS MORRELL. JR . the dead Although the tax rate was estab-
absentee ballot in township hall.
case of TOWNE CLUB POP for) man's son. said that he. his father lished by unanimous vote, some con- Township hall gets bomb threat
Son|1y 9r 9 o ' / :xs -"\ L ag1on1dl:f3 t0aht ae th m eot hMgeoolrfsn dc aohyuadrse ms taoanrrdntie nddgri np kWlainyhgienn g a t csfieectritnai lnw gba utshdeg ee rxtaptre feo sbrseefd o19r eb7y7 -a7d 8torup staitnnedges t oh oevve oer rf - Panic reigned in Canton Township Ms Kirkwood said she immediately 4tOh4be5V s0eoe8ltr eGevcretesird o modnfaefys ib.cy eluen actairatlnl l42i 5tn9phg-me27 to0 hFu0ert ic fdCoraoamymn eto 1no0 f
ownhee cna syeou a 'bthuey J Jyoohunn Rgeerw M osurrgeglles steadid, g ohieng tr ifeldvi ntog. t athlke wdihsetrtihcetr's t hfleex riebdiluictytio fnor w iotsuld ne hxutr tbo tnhde nHvamll oMuos nmdaayle m coarlnlienrg tahfrteearte anned an ntoo - svtiasortre Hd arruonlndin gSte bina'csk o tfofwicaerd bu Stu preanr- cpa.mus teo of m thiden ilgarhgte o nnu Smabtuerrd aoyf c laiel-ls
regular l»o—w pnee ttohoe mm uoucht o tfo it d rbiencka use they had had election blow up everyone in the building into Clerk John Flodin in the hallway expected, residents are asked to
Wayne County Sherrif's deputies call back if lines are busy or unan-
/ /' "We drank about two cases of beer TRUSTEE GEORGE LAWTON said and Michigan State Police troopers She told him what had happened, swered
m while we were playing." said the he was concerned that the board was were called in immediately But and he phoned the police depart-
vounger Morrell. "Then on about the setting a budget income figure on spokespersons for both agencies said ments "I was just so nervous." she If voters approve establishment
third or fourth hole John started talk what 38 mills generates before it a thorough search of the building and said. "I really didn't know what to of the special assessment district
ing about taking a plane up I told adopted the budget grounds turned up nothing unusual think or do." for police, township board mem
him we'd all had too much to drink "The 38 mills will bring in about $26 Receptionist Rennie Kirk wood said Stein said that while the call was bers have pledged to levy a max
and to forget it." million in income from the commu- she received the bomb threat at about "very upsetting" to members of his imum two mills ($2 per $1,000 state
A Morrell Jr. said he left the other nity. The board is being put in the ak- 11:20 a m "I answered the phone in staff, it was going to be business as equalized value) next year Legal-
four at about 3:30 p.m. because he ward and compromising position of ap- my usual manner, but the caller usual at the township ly. they can levy up to 10 mills
and had an appointment at a bank. He proving a tax levy before approving didn't say anything. An election to replace Stem.
when you 're4 said the five had made plans to meet the budget "What can I do—close down the Bradley and Daley will be sched-
Rtheirsatdy fyooru rn eHwosm- e_ town Newspaper alat ttehre in S itdhee S etvreeentin gP ub in Plymouth the" It awxill r avtoe,te binut f aIv owra notf etosta mblaiksehin igt htoed "saJayui ds't. Iw ' Ihs'maenid .g I o" Wiwnghaos t roies ab tdlhoyiws 0to' y oahunadn ag ltlh u uepnp. ctwhahautos lheee oof pfe eslrtoam ttiheoen k c ofaoolklr w cthaaesll 9 md"aoy Stit vejuainstted s ba beidy- utol eodu wstit hthine 6 0tri oday fsr oifm vo oteffrsic ed ecide
"I had lost the last hole, so I was clear this doesn't mean I will neces- he hung up." the upcoming recall election See related editorial on page 14A
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Farewells given pgmnuth-(Eautmt
C O U P ON
OBITUARIES
to Borowski
K 0 D A C 0 L 0R
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DEVELOPING
PER PRINT
AND PRINTING PLUS
DEVELOPING An official farewell to Marcia Bo- laski. Barbara Leffler. Richard Dilts.
S P E C I AL rowski was given Mondav night by Barbara Olson and Carol Davis
Offer Expires Sept 22,1977
RUSSELL A. MORRELL Mrs Rodman. 92. of Mt. Dora Fla
the Plvmouth-Canton Board of Educa- In a letter of farewell to the board
COUPON MUST tion. and the community. Ms. Borowski Funeral services for Mr. Morrell, died Aug 17 She is survived bv her
ACCOMPANY ORDER son Rav Finney of Calif stepsons
The board unanimously approved said her tenure on the board has been 54, of Plymouth Township, are sched
Thurman and Cyril R'>dman both of
granting of a certificate of merit and both rewarding and frustrating uled to be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug.
rVooc/i
Plymouth: daughter Mrs Nona Wei
a letter of commendation. "It has been rewarding in ways too 26. in Schrader Funeral Home in
gert of Fla three grandchildren and
Ms. Borowski has resigned from the numerous to mention—because of the Plymouth. The Rev. Samuel F Stout
10 great grandchildren
PHONE [phone] SHELDON board because her family is moving people I have been associated with will officiate. Burial will be at Grand
8520Canton Center Road to Atlanta. Ga.. where husband Obed the opportunities for personal growth Lawn Cemetery
In Canton Professional Park FRED POMERVILLE
has accepted a faculty position with and education, the chance to be in- Mr Morrell. who died Aug 22, was
Emory University volved in the most important govern- the owner of a custom home building
Services for Mr. Pomerville of
CANTON CFNTERRD PRESCRIPTION "Marcia was sometimes con- mental function of a democratic so- company He was affiliated with the Plvmou'h were held recently in Lam-
We keep complete lam troversial. always candid and some- ciety—education—to mention just a Plymouth Elks club.
SHOP bert Funeral Home Plymouth and
ily records \ Your personal service pharmacy with times outspoken." commented trustee few He is survived by: wife, Betty Our Ladv of (iood Counsel Catholic
onanyNeworTransferred low competitive prices George Lawton "But what was impor- "It also has been frustrating for me Ruth; mother. Mrs. Mary Morrell of
Church Plymouth. The Rev Fr
Prescription Stop in and let Woody price your tant to me and most who knew her is in ways that are too numerous to spell Belleville; son, Russell Jr of
with this coupon next prescription Brian Bjorklund officiated He was
that when it came to doing her home- out in their entirety in this letter but Plymouth; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann
YOU'RE IMPORTANT TO US AND WE WANT TO 8520CANTON CENTER RD hurried in Holv Sepulchre Cemeterv
BE MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU AND YOUR FAM- in CANTON PROFESSIONAL PARK work as a trustee, to dedication to which I feel I must touch on to some Bowsman of Lake City, Fla.; broth-
Mr Pomervil'e who died Aug 20 in
ILY 459-0230 community, and to a belief in quality degree So little of what I had hoped ers. Walter of Reford Township.
the West land Convelescent Center
of education. I have vet to see a more to do has been accomplished LeRoy of Belleville. Francis of Blan-
was a retired Burroughs Corp employ
qualified board member." "We still do not offer program op- chard. and Virgil of Belleville; sis-
ee He was a member of Our Ladv of
Trustees have completed screening tions at the building level to meet ters, Mrs Marie Fritsch of Redford,
Good Counsel Catholic Church
of persons who have applied for the each individual student's needs Our Mrs. Pearl Ca.swell of Inkster, Mrs
He is survived bv brother William
Little geniuses Borowski vacancy and are scheduled guidance and counseling programs Eleanor Kipp of Marshall; and one
of Calif and sisters. Mrs Celia Fol
to make a decision at a special meet- are not adequate to ensure the suc- grandchild
Irnan of Ind . and Trs Rose Landrv of
ing Monday. Aug 29. to begin at 7:30 cess of each child
Minn
like yours p.m. in the administration building at "Although some progress has been
454 S. Harvey. Persons who have ap- made, we still have a distance to trav- ALMA M WE I ST
DARREL SPAMER
plied include Lynn Cole. Roseanne el in making sure that our funding of
deserve the best. Rogers. Richard Haves, Elaine Kirch- academic and extra-curricular pro- Services for Miss Weist. 85. of Services for Mr. Spanier 42 of !)<•
Plymouth, are scheduled for Satur-
gatter. Richard Smith Elizabeth Ham- grams place a greater emphasis on troit. formerly of Plymouth wre
day. Aug 27 at the Baird-Freeman
ann. Ellice Kulick. Marv Jane MU- those with broad participation. held recently in St Brigid Catholic
StrideRite® shoes. Funeral Home. Portland. Ind Burial
"As we continue to grow, we must Church. Detroit with burial a» Holv
will be in the Spring Hill Cemeterv.
do far more to establish a small Sepulchre Cemeterv
Fort Recovery Ohio
school atmosphere, with personal Mr Spanier. who died Julv 27 in
Miss Weist. who died Aug 21. was
closeness with staff, students and par- Mt Carmel Hospital was employed
the retired administrator of the now-
ents, security and opportunity for par- bv General Motors Corp He was a
defunct Plymouth Hospital on Main
ni 11 It \\ Mill vvi ^ ticipation in a broad variety of activi- member of the Plymouth Knights of
OUR "PEPPI" COMES Street She is survived by her broth-
ties.. Columbus and the Royal Order of
IN NAVY OR BROWN ers. Alvin of Fort Wayne Ind Robert
SERVICE "And lastly, as an element of demo- Moose in Detroit.
OF COURSE, IT IS Kilgore of Texas.: and two nieces and
MADE OFTHE cratic government, it is essential that nephews. He is survived bv wife. Rosemarv
citizen participation (through voting, daughters. Pamela Marv and Bar-
FINEST LEATHERS.
participation on committees, informa- bara. all at home father .Jacob of
tion and involvement) be increased. It GERTRUDE BELLE RODMAN Plymouth brother Robert of
is just as important that those citi- Plymouth and sisters Mrs B«>Mv
zens' representatives—the board of Services for Mrs Rodman 'for- Nultv and Mrs Delores Farwell both
education—devote the time and re- merly Finney) were held recently in of Plymouth.
B TO EE TIMEX sources necessarv to represent effec- Schrader Funeral Home. The Rev
12 V2 TO 3 -'21.50 tively and honestly their con- Samuel Stout officiated She was bur- DONALD I. HASTINGS
TEENS '21.50 stituency." ied in Riverside Cemeterv
Services for Mr. Hastings 49 of
REPAIRS ON All Plymouth, were held recently in Lam
MAKES OF WATCHES bert Funeral Home. The Rev Samuel
Stout officiated He was buried in
Knoll wood Cemetery Can'on
WORTH VILLE
/ C o A e r / c is Mr Hastings, who died Aug 19 a'
Watch & Clock Shop
StrideRite Bootery University Hospital in Ann Arbor w;e-
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PHOME 9:30 to 5:30 NORTH VIL IF 'he University of Michigan He served
459-1070 1440 Sheldon at Ann Arbor Rd. FRI. TILL 8:30 349-4938 as a Petty Officer in Navvin I'M? He
PLYMOUTH
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He is survived bv wife Jean sons
Donald Jr. of Muskegan Michael and
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Brian, both of Plymouth: daughter
Ixiura. at home mother Mrs May
Green man of Mt. Morris three broth
ers, Stuart Hastings of Flint. Edward
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757 W Ann Arbor Trail " 459-5920 or 437-1 386 children
Plymouth, Mich Anne Mininberg Wag man Renee Spock Roberta Often
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Police Chief Walter MacGregor streets only during evening hours hghled J rr»ul»' prouurrtp O' rp _ (J * "'M u [-I
says the part-time Canton Police De- ""Oj Qj ^ 1 tournament baseball J •** I kU p<ooyt .« >
partment will definitely go to 24-hour ACCORDING TO MacGregor. a full- f»)»l*lboll \
patrol if voters approve a proposition time Canton Police Department will (*•. I \y~CX^ P*c"«
on this Saturday's ballot to establish a start out small and grow larger as (lOQpole. f Wf <' '"*> $
township wide saerial assessment dis money permits The $420,000 raised bv (kjgpole. U v Y( 1 lighted to'fboll lighted loltball
trict for police two mills will not finance a full-serv- sollboll lighted ujllboll / & TwIv|T vKV' uI™ lpfiolab'y"o f jrd ** o
MacGregor who has spent the last ice department with a detective bu- ghr«d renoi* 1 1
two weeks working on a proposed reau and o'her supportive services. I
budget for a full-time department "In the beginning, we'll use anv sup-
- jRrjtySfjsJ
savs the maximum two mills ($2 per portive services we can get from any
SI noo state equalized valuet towashio agency, including the Sheriff's Depart The master plan approved for Griffin Park Tuesday night addicts to tennis buffs. The northern half of the park is leased
board members have pledged to levy merit and the State Police'"
shows recreational facilities that will please everyone from softball from Detroit Edison and lies beneath electric power lines.
if the ballot issue passes will raise "My basic plan to go 24 hours is to
$420 000 start from scratch. There's a deep
Griffin Park plan designed for fun
That sum should finance the police need for more personnel, but we't put
chief's $21,000 salary as well as full- them on board until we can pay
time salaries of three sergeants and a them "
still undetermined number of patrol- If voters turn down the police issue
men Certified and uncertified re- this Saturday. MacGregor expects the Canton Township's Griffin Park will According to the plan formulated bv between Canton Center and Sheldon ered shel'er and drinking fountains in
serves will continue to patrol Canton s oohce department will continue to op boast recreational facilies for prac- park planners Chester B Hill and south of Cherry Hill. the center of the park Trees will be
streets on a part-time basis, the po- crate on the $119 000 budget taken tically everyone once the concept of a Thomas Kavnes. facilities for tennis, The township recreation commis- used to beautify the park and sepa
lice chief said from the general fund master plan unanimously approved bv football, soccer, picnics and children's sion was expected to meet with the rate recreation areas
Part-time certified and uncertified If the millage is defeated, we'll the township board Tuesday night is play will eventually supplement the park planners Wednesday night to dis The plan shows three lighted and
officers currently patrol Canton's iust have to whistle "Dixie." " he said implemented existing softball diamonds in the park cuss the cost of implementing the three unlighted softball diamonds a
plan in stages Supervisor Harold combination football and softball field
Stein Tuesday refused to disclose the and and another field that uill double
Hines Park scavenger
estimated cost of the entire plan until for football and soccer activities
the phased cost is estimated
Lighted tennis courts as well as un
Township officials plan to finance lighted facilities for handball
hits Frisbee mine the first stage of'construction with a shuffleboard horseshoes children's
$125,000 federal block grant and pro plav and picnics are planned near the
reeds from the sale of a strip of land center of the park The picnic area
north of the park to developer Rich will double as a natural ice rink dur-
By PATRICK TOUHEY work, and to neighborhood kids But I ard Ivewiston I^ewiston purchased the ing winter months
A1 Glover is what you could call a still had more than I knew what to do l()-acre parcel for $72,660 Other planned facilities include un
good Samaritan For the last year the with." lighted tennis basketball and mul'i
Canton resident has been giving That was before he talked to a UNDER THE PLAN, recreational purpose courts
Frisbees awav to retarded kids woman who lives down the street facilites will '-adiate from a core area
He doesn't buy them he said That from him. She has a son in the day of parking spaces, restrooms. a cov (Continued on page 4Ai
would be too easy He finds them care center And she suggested he con-
saves them, and once he has enough tact the manager to see if he would Schools open doors
he gives them away l)e willing to take the Frisbees.
"Right now. I've got at least 130 of "When I called, he was very
'em in my basement." Glover said pleased I made the offer and he ac-
"And since I started this. I've collect- cepted. and I ve been doing it ever for students Sept. 8
ed well over 200 " In fact, he is iust since "
4- about ready to make another delivery ACCORDING TO GLOVER
to the Deiter Day Care Center a De-
Frisbees aren't the only things that
troit home for mongoloid children
get left in the park The assortment of Although Wayne-Westland district students is noon Sept 7 Elemental
GLOVER GOT THE IDEA *o col
odd items lie's come up with during teachers will report for the opening of public and parochial students eligible
led the Frisbees while driving to
his time as a nark-comber pretty school on Sept 7. the dav following for transportation should contact their
work one day last spring He is em
much run the gamut from soup to Labor Dav students will report the af- elementary school or the safctv and
ployed by a printing company in De
nuts. ternoon of Sept K. transportation denartment after Aug
troit. and his travel route takes him
A1 has found wallets, baseball bats, :n
through Edward Hines Park For kindergarteners, the schedule is
hats, and gloves, outdoor cooking Most senior high students will be
somewhat different Afternoon classes
"I iust happened to see a few here grills, jackets, and hundreds of retur- picked up at the elementary or junior
report .Sept 8. Morning classes begin
and there, so I stopped and put them nable bottles. high school nearest their homes Tun
Sept 9 followed bv parent conferences
in the trunk At the time I had no idea In fact, he turned over his retur- lor high students will be picked up at
that afternoon Sept 12-16 continues a
what I was going to do with them " nables to the Plymouth Javcees. and the elementary school nearest home
schedule of alternating classes and
But the idea of "park-combing" ap- they used the money thev collected to First pickup time for John Glenn
parent conferences, beginning with
pealed to him and he started keeping defray the expense of the Fourth of high students is 11 am Pickup time
parent conferences in the morning
a look-out for abandoned Frisbees July fireworks display. for Wavne M( aonal and all junior
and kindergarten classes scheduled
every da v. "It's just amazing what people high students is lL'tt) a m on Sept H
for the afternoon
"It iust sort of happened I kept leave down there" Glover said During the first week students are
looking for them and I kept finding Mthough he gives most of what he Special education classes begin the ask"d to arrive at their bus stops
them Pretty soon I started getting up finds to kids, neighbors, friends, and first full dav of school Sept. 8. Par- early
earlier so I'd have more time »o strangers, he did sav he was going to ents of special education students will For questions about bus stop loea
spend hunting for them. keep one of each sty It1 Frisbee for be mailed information regarding bus •ions or times, contact the safctv and
Bobbie Glover and son Jessie, 18 months, look over 150 Frisbees
"I kept some for myself and my himself "just to show that I had stop location and time of pick-ups transportation department after A'ig
found in Hines Park. (Staff photo by Gary Caskey) familv. gave some to the people at em." First pickup time for elementary n
For graduation
EVEBV
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Standards scuttled
DAY
An attempt to stiffen high school graduation re- ation requirements—after the community and stu- clairesscll
quirements was scuttled Monday night by the dents have been involved." CLAIRESSE VO-5
clairesse*
Plymouth-Canton Board of Education because "We need the opinions of taxpayers and SHAMPOO HAIR SPRAY
some trustees desire a more comprehensive ap- voters." Harper continued. "By restricting com-
proach munity involvement. you are indicting the pro- In Hair Color Lotion No Fluorcarbon
A proposed change in minimum requirements gram at the Centennial Educational Park at the thr / The Clalrol Color and SH 19
to graduate failed by a 3-1 vote with Steve Harper st^rt. ni.i«rwv Conditioning Discovery 30'
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voting "no" and Joe Gray. Flossie Tonda and "We are going about it all wrong. Let's lay the , Lirft 4.. * IT ONE 15 OZ OFF
Marcia Borowski absent With four members pre- groundwork and get a community consensus." APPLICATION CAN LABEL
sent. a unanimous vote was needed for passage.
Harper voted against the change because he TRUSTEE RICHARD ARLEN said he agreed
felt the minimum requirements were inadequate in principle with Harper that a more com- 7*1
LISTERINE
and because the community hadn't been suffi- prehensive approach was needed CLAIROL
ciently involved in the decision-making process. "But the proposed change is better than what ANTISEPTIC
NICE & EASY
we had before. But by no means is it where we
TOM YACK, acting as board president, said the should be at. In this area there must be some radi- The Shampoo in MOUTHWASH
board had been moving towards enlarging and cal changes made Hair Color
making more specific graduation requirements "I agree we should go to the community and $4 55 BONUS BOTTLSE H -20 % 2 FRE4E
"We should discuss this proposed policy change work from the ground up to obtain the final
ONE
to decide whether the proposed changes are suf- changes we need But this change is a move to- APPl ICATION 24 OZ
ficient or if it goes beyond what was wanted." wards establishing credibility at the CEP among BTL
Yack said students that they Crfn obtain a meaningful educa-
He added that two seats on the board have tion at the Park "
changed since trustees originally directed the ad- v Yack commented that the proposed change rep- Gentle Denture Cleansing
ministration to change graduation requirements. resented the administration's reaction to a pre- MISS CLAIROL EFFERDENT
The recommended change would require all stu- vious school board directive. "Maybe we should SHAMPOO FORMULA TABLETS
dents to takeone-credit of math, three of language spend some time with the administration defining
arts, two of health—physical education, one U.S. what the 1977-78 board wants in the way of direc $-159 BONUS PAK -20% FREE
history, one-half credit government, and one cred tion for the future." ONE
APPLICATION
it in science Some 20 credits total are required to
Yack suggested tabling, but the effort failed 3-1 72 Ct S H| 25
graduate "I suggest we work on a program of commu- Box
Michael Home, assistant supt for instruction, nity and student involvement and establish a time-
explained the change represented a strengthening table to get the definitions we need." Yack said
in the language arts because the three credits Trustee George Lawton suggested that direction CLAIROL
would include one credit in writing, one in liter- should be established at a future meeting when SCHICK SUPER II
ature. plus ninth grade English. more trustees were present HAPPINESS t'^Q.
CARTRIDGE
In the past, science hasn't been required for
Foam-in
graduation But a survey of Plymouth Salem High
Hair Color TWIN BLADcE
seniors. Home reported, showed 71 per cent had
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voluntarily taken at least one credit of science.
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Another 11 per cent had taken a half-credit of sci- PS C:
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ence "This new requirement will effect about 20
APPLICATION
per cent of the student body, based on that sur- cries 'foul'
vey." he said " I don't think any of the new-
SCHICK
requirements are unrealistic expectations for high m mm mm COUPON wm mm m
For Fast Relief
school graduates" INJECTOR KODACHROME SPECIAL
Despite claims to the contrary. Can- BENYLIN
ANY KODACHROME OR
HARPER SAID he was furious by the policy ton firefighters do not officially sup- BLADES EKTACHROME ROLL COUGH SYRUP
and decision-making procedure port a proposal on this Saturday's bal- Plus Platinum Super 8 or 8mm
"Graduation requirements should be the final lot which would create a special as- MOVIES or
expression of the school district's mission and sessment district for police. Eg: 9 4® 20 Exp. SLIDES .0, $ - 1 39
goals for its students We are diddling around According to Bill Grady, president DEVELOPING
with the mechanics of makings change without of Local 2289 of the Inter- AND
first deciding what we are here for." nationalFirefighters Union, the police mg d i imck MOUNTING
have been passing out pamphlets
Harper said the requirements should reflect
which say their brother firefighters OVxf If eI rv EI UxpAi^rIIes C O wn COUrON M mUSvT/j i
what the district wants for 100 per cent of its stu- are in favor of approving the addition- ^AUGUST 30,1977 ACCOMrANY o t^
dents He argued that the proposed change was
al millage.
too middle-class and college-oriented and failed to
Not so. says Grady. The union's by-
meet the needs of many students.
laws prohibit the members from en- FAMILY DISCOUNT DRUG
"We need to identify the needs of students and COLO BEER. WINE.
their goals—not define needs and goals by our dorsing any election issue. OR CHAMPAGNE PACKAGE
LIQUOR DEALER
"We don't oppose the millage," said
views of what kids should have. We need to go 1400 SHELDON RD. - CORNER ANN ARBOR RD., PLYMOUTH TWP.
Grady. "But we don't support it ei-
back and establish our mission, identify our con-
ther. We wish them well, but the
stituents. and then develop a program to service DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTIONS HOURS: Open Moa-Sat 9 a.m.-IO p.m. Sun. 11 ajn.-6 p.m. PHONE [phone] or 453-5820
union can't take an official position"
all of our students Then we can look at gradu-
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4A(C>
Thursday, August 25, 1977
Readers' forum Board cuts
Growth Works announces
4 9 school tax
Stein is in a box
mid-career planning program
Editor tion their judgment arc either stupid (Continued from Page 1A|
We have before us a recall ballot or evil—probably evil'" the past, the board has asked not to
that is not really a question of ethics When Harold Stein effects a deci work from the allocation budget to set
Growth Works. Inc., has established cessful executives, businessmen, pro plains Bill Henry of Growth Works, or philosophy This special ballot was sion the recallers don't like, he is expenses but we are still doing that
a new program for men in the fessionals and technicians ages 30 which meets social needs in the brought on by several petitioners and characterized as incompetent, stupid "Only a couple years ago the board
Plymouth-Canton community facing a through 45 who sense a nagging void Plymouth-Canton area precisely the same people who have evil, a ramrodder. insensitive etc didn't levy up to the entire amount of
mid-career crisis. or a missing dimension in their lives Jack Bologna, president of George lost two or three times already in the When he effects a decision in keeping voted millage Many years we levied
Crisis addressed include job change, and don't understand why. Odiome Associates-a Plymouth man- past 12 months with their philosophy, which he has from ''2 to l'z mills under what was
promotion, transfer, unemployment, "It is for the healthy, ambitious and agement consulting firm—will con- The sheer frustration of being so done because he looks from both voted We should have the opportunity
career change, value conflicts, role- dedicated 'company' men whose per- duct the workshops Two groups of flawlessly correct and right and vet sides, then he is characterized as to examine the budget before determ-
relevancy. self-doubt and uncertainty sonal goals are obscured or in seem- five men each will be formed—one not having the place to administrate "covering his ass" and slowing down ine the amount of millage needed to
about the future ing conflict with their organization's group to meet Tuesdays and the other accordingly is what produced this bal- to the speed limit after getting a meet the budget "
The program is designed for suc- goals, policies or philosophy." ex- on Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. The pro- lot. speeding ticket. Supt John M Hoben noted that a
gram. beginning in October, will run Sen Phillip Hart once said "Voices I/et it suffice to sav that with these half million dollars will be needed this
for five weeks are heard in the land which give me few people. Harold Stein can't win year from the operation fund to fi
"Many high achieving young execu- the impression they believe they have even with an uninterrupted term of nance the Extended School Year and
tives are finding the struggle for top divine guidance It is not because thev service. The recall movement here is the 38 mills will be needed Hoben
jobs and economic success more than state their case with vigor: each of us determined to show its frustration noted the 38 mills will produce about
they bargained for." says Bologna should. But when the sweep of their with Supervisor Stein $19 6 million with the balance of $5 .
"The promise of youthful dreams language suggests they have no Misery loves company million coming from state aid
turns into a middle-age treadmill doubts about their conclusions. I am
People are tired of this. We need a
from which there is no exit made uncomfortable
more constructive disagreement "I'm satisfied with levying 38*
l O W' "Career success becomes an all- "Worse still thev are apt to con
DOUGLAS J. HITTER mills.' responded l-awton "1 just •
consuming passion with family and vince themselves that any who ques
Canton Township want to make it clear 1 am not neces .
community coming poor seconds. We
sarily in favor of bugetmg at 38 mills'
have sensed it among the middle man-
Cop opposes police millage income when it come times to adopt
agement and top management per
the final budget "
sonnet of many of our clients for
some time.
Editor taxes which provide us with the serv- TRUSTEE STEVE HARPER ex
Ethan Allen "But until now, most were unwilling As a resident of Canton Township ices of the Wayne County Sheriff's pressed a concern that the 1 95 mill re-
to articulate their frustrations openly and a Wayne County Sheriff's deputy. Road Patrol Thanks to the efforts of duction in debt retirement might hurt
They felt their employers might con- I would like to comment on the Aug. the Sheriff's union, the patrol contin- the district's flexibility when it trvs
strue such conduct as an act of dis- 27 election ues at full strength and. hopefullv. for a bond issue later in the school
loyalty. Gail Sheehy's book, Passages, First, if the scheduled recall is sue will be increased. year
summer did a lot to surface the problem." cessful we might as well plan on hav- We are also paying a state income Harper noted that the district has to *
Bologna adds that the program will ing an election every year instead of tax which provides us with patrol levy seven mills for debt retirement "
focus on career opportunities, role two years, as we have now I since- from the Michigan State Police, who to qualify for the state bond program,
SALE! and values clarifications and life plan- rely hope that the voters of our com- recently opened a brand-new post in which provides lower interest rates'
ning in a support group contest. munity allow the present adminis- Northville. and a longer payback period
Call Henry at Our House, 455-4900 to tration to complete its term of office Both of these departments are fully With the 195 millage reduction,
enroll for either the Tuesday or If these people prove to be in- capable of handling the police com- Hoben noted, the district would have
Thursday night groups effective. we can boot them out at the plaints of our area to levy 2.76 new debt retirement mills
next general election If this millage passes, it appears to qualify for the state bond program
Secondly, this issue of abproving a the money will be used to create jobs The 2.76 mills over a 24 year period
Fuel prices rise special assessment district for police for the unemployed. would finance a $30 million bond
is unbelievable Van Buren Township has had a issue. Hoben added
Americans may be paying more for We are already paying the highest part-time police department for many Hoben added that qualifying for the
Save on an exciting selection of Furniture food but not nearly as much as they township taxes in the county and prob- years, and the officers work very ef- state bond program was a mixed
are for fuel to cook with and to heat ably in the state. The way the ques- fectively with the Wayne County Sher- blessing which had to be examined
Draperies • Lamps • Accessories • Sleep Sets their homes. Recent figures indicate tion is worded on the ballot, the as- iff's department This also is done at closely because it meant giving up a
• Floor Coverings food prices are up 0 6 per cent while sessment can be any amount deemed a great financial savings to the tax- $600,000 reserve for delinquent debt
gas and electricity costs have risen 10 necessary payers. "My concern is that we will trv for
per cent We are presently paying county The federal government is trving to a bond issue later tins year." said
solve the unemployment problem Harper, "and by going with a lower
LOOSE
GRAND TENNIS HOUSE Let's use our local taxes more con- debt retirement rate now we may
servatively. give up a golden opportunity to get
FOR THE BEST JAMES P HUDDLESTON into the state bond program "
TENNIS INSTRUCTION Plans concept OKd for park
earthside
AT A REASONABLE COST
SEE THE PROS AT
(Contffcued from Page 3A) tion to the existing Griffin Park
pick-up
Livonia Family Y An access road from Sheldon, bi- RECREATION DIRECTOR Brenda
and delivery
cycle paths from Canton Center and Pollack applauded the plan
Sheldon and parking spaces for 204 "The planners have made ev<"\
GRAND SLAM TENNIS
cars are planned. 'hing we tried to do bv ourselves fall
Michigan's Largest Ethan Allen Dealer Because of restrictions in the town- into place." she said.
8 WEEK SESSION BEGINS
ship's lease agreement with Detroit Mrs Pollack said plans to light nnt
SEPTEMBER 18
Edison. Hill and Ravnes have pro- of the park's existing softball dia
posed construction of no permanent fa monds soon will enable the recrea'ior
LIVONIA SOUTHFIELD UTICA Can* damn • 6 INDOORCOURTS Livonia Family Y cilities in the Detroit Edison corridor department to expand its softball nm
J1u5S7! 0N0o M^ihlD oDfL FEB vetL MTile R ORAoDa d 156o0u0r Wne w12est M lIoLcEat iRoOnA D501 Between 2 720 V&AN 23 D MYiKleE Rds 324*5L iSvodnwiat knfl • PRO SHOP 14255 Stark lPoacrakt ed immediately north of Griffin goararmtm Reingth its f noorwced t hteo w rietchrheoaldtio unse d oo
PHONE [phone] Just West of Greenfield PHONE [phone] • LEAGUES north of Schoolcraft
PHONE [phone] 261-2424 Instead, they have proposed con- the fields t0 some groups becau*<
struction of softball and football fields plavers must quit their games a
in the area that will serve as an addi- dark
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How we manage our natural resources today is everyone's concern. for iperofs
Citizens, industry and government are constantly looking for effective Boys
ways to protect these resources now, and for the future.
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This is what Congress had in mind when it passed the federal
Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, providing a way for citizens and
local government to develop an area-wide water quality management
plan for their communities. for
A major portion of such a plan has been developed recently by girls.
the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and will be presented
at nine public hearings during Clean Water Week, August 28 through
W 1 U 3 C 3 A T©
September 3.
for boys
A Public Hearing in Allen Park, Wednesday, August 31
Hershey's
Will Present Alternatives for a
Water Quality Management Plan for Southeast Michigan.
The Council of Governments will hold the public hearing at Allen 29522 Ford Road
Garden City
Park City Hall, 16850 Southfield Rd., Allen Park, Wednesday, August
Plenty ol FREE PARKING In Rear
31, 7-9 p.m. to present and discuss the management portion of its Blk W ot Middlebe+t
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draft Water Quality Management Plan for Southeast Michigan. The THURS. A FRI. 9-9 e SAT 9-6
hearing is your opportunity to let local elected officials know what you
think about such a plan.
You can also find out at the hearing how you can influence the
Two are better
eventual outcome of the plan. Remember, the plan is a draft plan.
And it will be presented with alternatives. Elected officials want to
hear your viewpoint and your reaction to the draft plan, before they than one!
consider making any changes to it, and send it to the U. S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency and to the Governor for approval.
Similar hearings will be held throughout Southeast Michigan dur-
ing Clean Water Week in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Howell, Mt. Clemens,
Lu
Monroe, Pontiac and Port Huron. Also, a regional public hearing will
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 1 in Southfield.
Information Available
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You can obtain information on the above hearings, a plan sum- MONDAY, AUGUST 29 THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
mary and related background material at the Water Quality Informa-
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TRUSTEE SELECTION
Aug. 29—A special meeting of the Plymouth-
*<Umi Squ4if597 S Adjm* Rd Biimmghjm PMONf 647 4470 PACKAGE LIQUOR Canton Board of Education will begin 7:30 p.m. in
Somerwi Piiu2S70*( Mjpir Rd Trot PHONE [phone] PACKAGE LIQUOR SALE STARTS NOW ENDS AUGUST 28.1977 the administration building, 454 S. Harvey. Pur-
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Rochntu Hills Pilu 1 378 Hilton Bind R«h«tn PHONE 65? 0900 PACKAGE LIQUOR pose of the meeting is to select a trustee to fill
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POLICE AUCTION
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Sept. 1—The Wayne County Sheriff's Depart-
CORDLESS GRASS SHEARS
HEDGE TRIMMER ment will hold a public auction beginning at 9
a.m. of unclaimed, confiscated, and recovered
property behind Building "C" on the grounds of
f w i or .a
Wayne County General Hospital. Merriman Road
at Michigan Avenue, Westland
ALCOHOL AWARENESS
66* Value
Sept. 21—The first in a series of Alcohol Aware-
VINYL 3-Position safety switch Locks "on" when ness Program series in the 35th District Court up
operating, turns "off" automatically when stairs of Plymouth City Hall beginning at 8 p m
TOTE BAG trigger is released. Let's you shape, sculpt and Dr Frank Hollingsworth will speak on the phar-
mold shrubs and hedges macology of alcohol—effect on body—physical
The program is sponosred by the 35th District
Court and the Northville Javcees Other sessions
No Punhese Necessary will be held Sept 28. Oct 5. 12 The program is
Adults Only-Good thru Aug 28, 1977 open to the public Anyone curious about alcohol
50-COUNT
or alcoholism and the effect it has is welcome to
rail WEED N' TRASH CAN LINERS attend Most meetings are of the discussion type
and questions will be answered on treatment facil-
IFEEDI ^ . ities in the area
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Douglas Metal
IS U P E R I O R |H 27 DISCOUNT TICKETS
HOSE
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POTATO CHIPS
Discount tickets for Cedar Point. Sea World and
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and Recreation Department office at 525 Farmer
bag.. .covers
POTATO. CHIRS 5000 square feet
v"- —' * TEEN VOLUNTEERS
U. s.-.1
POTATOES
The Volunteer Department at St Joseph Mercy
Hospital. 5301 East Huron River Dnve, has open-
O.&E. GLASS CLEANER ings this summer for teen volunteers. 14 years or
Limit 2-Good thiu Aug 28, 1977
older, to deliver newspapers to patients Inter-
ested persons can call the Volunteer Department
CRYSTAL CLEAR OlAftl CHAM" at 572-3390 for details.
CHILDREN'S NURSERY
51 COUNT
SAVE $4.19 I'he Plymouth Children's Nursery has openings
FOAM CUPS penn for 4-year-old girls thus fall Openings are for the
4-Dinner Pistes Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday classes,
SAVE 25t 4-Soup Bowts PENN CENTRECOURT held from 12 45-2:45 p.m. The cooperaUve nursery
4-Dessert Dishes TENNIS BALLS 'Ctnfic CoujI •is located in the old Hough School on Warren and
Haggerty Roads in Canton Township To make ap-
4- Cups plication. call Pat Francek at 455-8299 or Cheryl
4-Saucers Holmberg at 455-1817
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The Drifters Ski Club meets at the Warren Val-
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DIP SET day of the month at 9 pm Activities are varied
and year-round In the winter there are weekend
Attractive crystal type
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6A(P,C) Thursday. August 25, 1977
jest? Sewer rate hike
mw%m $Jpv\- -H 31 I'*
, trtf'kvj-" <<tjf Vt. "s" '
a tangled web
Plymouth-Canton are among 76 sub- Plymouth now is going to be
urban communities keeping a close charged an increase rate, explains
eye on the legal proceedings in U.S. Lowe, because of the EPA's insist
District Court on clean up of Detroit's ence the adjustment upwards is
sewage system to see what the im- needed to finance improvements of
W A R N I NG pact will be on rates charged subur Detroit's system which services the
ban users
suburbs
,Viv*Cv"' Steep rate increases for sewage dis- "Thus far. the court hasn't dis-
posal already are scheduled, and the cussed the rate increase at all." says
• */ '*' i/i,'. ',-t Jl /-1 • > costs could be even higher if Dec oit Uwe, "only the necessity of the EPA
<«-*•*
loses a federal grant of' $400 million to requirements and whether to force
clean up its system. the U S to grant the 90-day extension
W4T« flHM fT HUtra ItPAITMINT
3'Si£,—<5.41 /K before cancelling the $400 million
Ut Detroit has been under pressure grant "
since 1974 from the Environmental
Protection Administration (EPA) to i/owe said objections of suburban
improve its sewage treatment and has communities is that among the costs
threatened to withdraw the $400 mil- included in the water and sewage
lion grant if correct steps aren't budgets are part of the salary of De
taken A deadline of Sept 1 had been troit's major and costs of its purchas
set and Detroit now appealing in feder ing department
BG's doors are closed al court for a 90-day extension.
"Oakland County is contemplating
If Detroit loses the grant, and the filing a lawsuit on the proposed rate
There isn't a whole lot of shakin' goin' on at BG's lounge on Ann ments for 1977. West says he put a tax lien on the contents of the
EPA is successful in forcing the de increase. The problem is that if a law
Arbor Road in Plymouth Township. The danee-bar and restaurant building until they are paid. The building also has been closed by sired treatment changes, the cost will suit is filed. Detroit won't be able to
has closed its doors because of financial difficulty. According to Jo- the Wayne County Health Department. "I think Ms. Coffee has be recovered from the rate structure obtain zoning for the system improve
seph West, Plymouth Township treasurer, the owner has fallen every intention of paying," says West. "But I put the lien on just to with charges to the suburbs sky- ments and the EPA will force the
behind in utility bills and mortgage payments.In addition, Joyce Cof- protect the township's best interest." (Staff photos by Gary Caskey) rocketing even further. changes will all communities picking
up their share of the expense.
fee owes the township about $1,300 in personal property tax pay-
DETROIT PRESENTLY charges
"There are some 38 states waiting
Attitudes on park crime are revealed suburban users 12 cents per 1,000 for a re-distribution of EPA srant
cubic gallons and Wayne County adds
funds, and so it won't help much to
on -j four-cent service charge. urge our congressmen and senators to
That 16 cent rate will jump to 27 help keep the $400 million grant in De
cents Sept 1, and then up to 32 cents troit There's a lot of other congress
IV results of i survey <>f Hines the oark crimes had been committed this year tax dollars spent for law enforcement in July 1979 and to 38 cents in Decern men and senators representing those
Park area residents were released at 'Hie report released bv Law was on in Hines Park Of the major crimes, in the park area This is very encour ber 1979 38 dates
the recent meeting of the Hines Park attitudes about crime but didn't in- there wen* 284 narcotics arrests, six aging
Plymouth Township will discuss to "We are in a hard place " says
Task Force on Crime clude any information or statistics on for carrying concealed weapon, one "Also, more than 90 oer cent fa-
morrow night (Tuesday) whether it 1,0 we "If we sue and knock Detroit
The survev was conducted bv the of- actual occurences of illegal activitv in felonious assault four rapes and 'wo vored legislation giving judges the au- will pass the increase on directly to out of its $400 million grant, we are
fice of State Kep Bob Law TM.i- 'he park assault and batten. thority to set stiffer penalties for re- its water users. The meeting will only hurting ourselves If the grant is
vontai who is chairman of the 'ask A check made this month bv the Ob Minor crime arrests included six for peat park offenders, and giving begin at 8 p.m. in the township hall at lost, Plymouth and other suburban
force The survev was on attitudes of server with the Wayne Countv Sher- malicious destruction of property five judges the option of requiring work Lilley and Ann Arbor Road users will have to pay their share of
residents about crime and incidents in iff's Department revealed that 920 for indecent exposure. 325 disorderly participation in a park clean up detail the cost to improve the system
persons. 275 illegal possession of alco- for those offenders." Canton residents will receive an in-
crease in their water bills, reflecting Plymouth City Mana'er Fred
hol. and 1'2 for gross indecency The The survey was conducted bv mail
i the higher charges for sewage dis- Yockey says he's received word Con
arrests were made since January to all households of the precincts sur-
•I 0 F F on i posal. but Deputy Treasurer Mike Gor- gress is likely to extend the deadline
over the entire 17'2-mile stretch of rounding Hines Park There were
| ^ /0 all products I man isn't sure how much. "We will on the grant for one year but is un
the park from Dearborn Heights 1.500 questionnaires mailed out and
absorb some of the costs—as much as sure whether the Senate will do the
with this ad through Livonia and Plymouth Town- 379 returned—a return rate of 25 per we possibly can. But homeowners will same That was the word received
ship to Northville cent, which Law says is high for a definitely pay something extra." Gor from U.S. Reps William D Ford (D-
Best Prices on LAW REPORTED to the task force mail type survey man also said he had received no noti- Taylor), who represents Canton, and
that the survev indicates that resi- <>f those responding, almost 70 per fication from Detroit as to how much Carl Pursell (R-Plymouth).
) j V i c m l «J Liquid Protein dents are verv concerned about the cent said the crime problem in Hines the rates would be raised
"What bothers me is that Detroit
crime problem in the park and that Park was important to them personal-
health food center people have some definite ideas about ly Half stated the problem had The Plymouth City Commission will wants to do the same on the sewage
consider a rate adjustment after it increases as it has on the water rate
what should be done spread from the park itself into their
knows for certain the higher charges hikes," added Yockey. "and that is to
Herbs & Spices • Natural Grains • Nuts • Dannon Yogurt • Minerals Law noted the overwhelmingly fa- subdivision
are in effect, depending on the out- pass on a greater share of the costs to
• Meatless Foods • Diet Foods • Vitamins Pure Juices • Natural vorable response regarding increased When asked which would be the come of current litigation fighting the the suburbs If the improvement is
Snacks • Allergy Foods" • Ginseng & much more! police protection in the park area most effective measures in dealing increase The commission expects it going to cost money, than all should
"the natural place to shop" "More than 80 oer cent of the people with the problem the responses were will have to pass on most, if not all. share the costs equally As it is now
an increased increase park patrol 82 per cent, ban of the higher charge from Detroit we pay considerably more for water
live in deal- alcohol. 10 per cent close the oark and sewer service than do Detroit resi
•m. and that earlier 30 ner cent ban motorcycles. PLYMOUTH, CANTON and dents."
nore of their 24 per cent Plymouth Township contract with the
Detroit is facing fines of $1,000 a
Some 94 per cent felt there was a Wayne County DPW for its sewage dis-
day starting Sept 1. noted Lowe, and
drug problem in Hines Park 88 per posal service The county, in turn, con-
the suburbs have asked that they not
cent expressed a willingness to have tracts with Detroit be made to share that expense
Support 24 hr. their tax dollars spent for law enforce- The contract with the county, states "We've received no assurances from
ment in the park with 70 per cent pre- City Attorney Charles l>owe, doesn't the courts I don't think Detroit will
ferring state tax dollars and 30 per require any 90-day notification of rate be fined, though, because that would
cent opting for local tax dollars. increases serve no good purpose "
Canton Police
State Police stepping up enforcement
Protection
The Michigan State Police will Selective traffic enforcement in- will be in the stretch of M M from
begin a program of selective traffic volves identifying an area of high acci- Sheldon Road west to the M 14 and M
V o te Y es enforcement, effective immediately, dent frequency determining casual 153 interchange and east on \M53 to
in the Northville Plvmouth-Can'on factors and time of dav. dav of week Sheldon
area pattern, and assigning patrols accord-
August 27th That announcement was made this ing to the accident problem Troopers have l>een instructed to be
week by Lt. William Tomc/yk. com- "This method doesn't necessitate particularly alert in these areas for
mander of the Northville Post. "This the assignment of additional troop- all traffic violations, with emphasis
is not a new concept." he noted "but ers," savs Tomczvk. "but directs on those violations causing the acci-
a new method of attacking the traffic- available manpower to troublesome dents. and are being assigned these
accident problem on our highway sys- areas " areas during the times of high acci
,,, tem " The area of special concentration dent activitv
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Animal life
oes change
Bv W W. EIXIAR fever And this year, more than ever "Many owners are now crossing children come along, thev want the
Even the veterinary hospitals have the dogs' itch seems to be worse." their poodles with schnauzers. cocker smaller animals as playmates for the
not escaped the changes that have While he marvels at the advances spaniels and Pekingese, and the new children As a result there is a great
taken place in the modern business made in the treatment of the animals breed is now called a pekeapoo " demand for the smaller species than
world. through the use of antibiotics, he still Kirchgatter also cited the change in you find in Plymouth.
l)r. Richard Kirchgatter, a partner feels that the old time "horse doc the choice of dogs used for guarding "Up in the Plymouth area the p;i
of Dr. Cliff McClumpha in the Park- tors" were smarter when it comes to the home and property trons of the clinic are much older.
way Veterinary Clinic in Plymouth the treatment of wounds "The people are turning more and They have established families and
and Canton, was telling of the great "They had the ability to mix their more to the dobermann This really is now take delight in larger dogs and
changes he has seen in the relatively own medicines and treat all sorts of a family dog Yet, when away from cats.
few vears that he has been caring for wounds. And they did a great job the family it becomes a real guardian "But the diseases and the sick
the dogs and cats and even horses Today, we have the antibiotics and of the property " spells are much the same The onl\
"Animals are just like humans." he the job is much easier." Dr. Kirchgatter also has noticed an- change is the fact that today we have
said, "as they suffer from all sorts of
other unusual thing in the veterinary antibiotics And it is amazing what
ailments and you can almost pick out ALONG WITH the change in the clinics since the Canton branch was they have done in the wav of pre
the days they start. treaments of th" animals there also opened some time ago vent at i ve medicine
"For instance, this is the season of has been a great change in the choice "In Canton, he saaid. "there are While the animals still get sick a
the year when the dogs suffer greatly of animals as pets "For a long time many young couples just starting out great deal of our service now is on
from the itch ' This runs at the same poodles have been the favorite of both Before thev have a family they obtain the preventative side—and that is a
time human beings suffer from hav
old and young But this is changing a dog or cat for a pet. Then when the great change from the past
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77 S i d e w a lk S a le S p e c t a c u l ar
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fiA(P.C) Thursday . Aiugust 25, 1977
Overcoming the bean-counter'
Schoolcraft to offer police aid training
Coiieg e news
Schoolcraft College will offer basic Stewart of the Bedford Police Depart
Bv JACK BOLOGNA law enforcement for police reserves ment. topics to be covered include
Senior Associate LIVING WITHIN the budget is the MICH TECH HONOREES again this year, beginning at 7:30 practical police problems, court sys-
only objective of bean-counting man pm Sept 12. tems. crime scene search and evi
(ieorge Odiorne Assoc.
Plymouth agers. Management improvements to The following local residents were This will be the fifth year for the dence and report writing
them consist only of "efficiency" among those named to the dean's list seminar, offered through community Police reserves must be associated
The •"bean-counter syndrome" LS binges—how much more work can we for the spring quarter at Michigan services in cooperation with the Mich- with police departments which are
the latest addition to the management get for the same amount of money'' Tech.. Houghton: igan Police Reserve Training Council members of MPRIC to be eligible to
lexicon (MPRTC). The 100-hour seminar, de-
Cost consciousness is a factor in enroll Reserves can register through
Charles J. Curmi, senior majoring signed for individuals currently em-
Found mainly in bureaucracies, gov- making any enterprise succeed But it their departments at a cost of $15
in mechanical engineering, son of Mr. ployed as police reserves, will meet
ernmental and corporate bean count-
is not the only factor and. indeed, and Mrs Sam Curmi of Micol Drive: one evening a week in the Liberal Further information may be obtain
ing is related to two closely allied dis-
may not even be the most significant Steven P Dugan, freshman majoring .Arts Theater for two semesters ed by calling the college at 591-6400
eases—nit picking and fly-specking Al-
factor. Cost consciousness allows a in computer sciences, of Brownell St.: According to instiuctor Capt Albert ext 218 or MPRIC at 532 2999
though the latter two maladies are re-
poor business or business idea to go
Karen Eaber. sophomore majoring in
sults of the pseudo-legal mentality, bankrupt more slowly But hank Observer & Eccentric
general college, daughter of Mr. and
bean counting results from the
ruptcv is inevitable Mrs Alan Faber of Beck Road: Ar- newspapers . . .
pseudo-cost accounting and pseudo in
dust rial engineering mentality Soundness of concept, the quality of thur II. Griebel HI. senior majoring
and need for the product or service in metallurgical engineering, son of the best of both worlds
The most terminal patients, how- are paramount considerations in any- Mr and Mrs Arthur Griebel; Linda
ever. aren't lawyers accountants or business. Few businesses have gone C. Marx, freshman majonng in medi-
engineers They are managers of bankrupt because their pricing was un- cal technology, daughter of Mr. and
people and every organization wheth- competitive. Hula hoops fell out of Mrs Raymond Marx of Ivy wood LABOR DAY
er profit or non-profit, has one or vogue because their fad value died Lane; Christine C Rowland. 4 0 grade
more They function best in organiza- Their price didn't kill them Frisbees point average, junior majoring in for
tions which are formal rigid, inflex- JACK BOLOGNA and snowmobiles may be next. estrv. daughter of Mrs Sarah Row- PAINT SALE
ible and insecure What little they do. land of Lexington; Terri L Sams,
•Let's talk about it next week
the\ do right The problem is that But all were successful because the sophomore majoring in premedieine.
month-quarter-year-centurv
thev rareK do the right thing. time was ripe and nothing succeeds daughter of Mr. and Mrs P. Sarris of
like an idea or product whose timing Beech Court; and. Richard A Stevens
WHILE ALL 'HIE above are nega- coincides with a real, imagined or cre- (4.0). sophomore majoring in elec-
WE OQTFA SAY. in the most chari-
tive influences on sound dec is ion-mak- ated public need And that's the real trical engineering, son of Mr and
table sense 'hat rut-pickers and fly -
ing. the pet expressions of the danger with bean-counting and nit- Mrs. William Stevens
speckers have great minds for small
spendthrift on the other end of the picking They delay decisions, defer
details. In the same sense we sav
spectrum are just as pernicious action and criple timely response to
the bean-counters are "cost con NML' HONOREES
new opportunities
scious " •What can we lose'' (Our homes, Plymouth residents named to the
our cars, our wives, our |obs. etc.» So the next time vou are tempted to dean's list for the spring semester
In fact, both mentalities, if allowed
say "no." or "it's too expensive too 1977 at Northern Michigan Cniversity.
dominant influence tin the higher cch •It's cheap at half the price
complicated to simple " etc . just Marquette, include:
elons of management, act as inhib-
itors to sound decisions and in- •Just get me more men-money ma- stop and think You may be passing John Hopfner. Ivywood: Gail Bowe.
novation I'm certain vou have heard terial. etc. up the opportunity of the century—the Ann Arbor Road: Terese Dillon. Bea-
thei' favorite comments The nit pickers spendthrifts and gold plated hula hoop for the execu con Hill Dr ; Edward Dobbs. Leices-
tive who has everything
bean-counters are guilty of the same ter
•We tried it before It can't fx* 4'
flaw in logic They focus on one area
done
of managerial concern to the exclu
•It s too risks It's too expensive sion of all others Acrylic
•It'll neverv work-flv-move-start- Back-to-School
The bean-counter's forte is the com-
stop etc
pany budget To him nothing is as im-
•They'll beat us to it latex House Paint
portant as living within the budget in
•We can t relv on our venders- letter, spirit and amount. He diefies
workers unions etc and then venerates the budget. He as- nrAENTS
•It s too complicated-simple, etc sumes the only function of manage
Me 128 ft. OZ. (1 Gallon)
rnent is counting the resources If un-
•It's too new-old-untested, etc checked. he grows so ruthless in his "Good MouwkwpWI. '. VAiuiu
•It's too big too small etc
quest for what he calls economy, that * ^
•Let s appoint a committee he willingly "pulls up the flowers to NOW'S THE TIME / A
•Let s study it longer see how the roots are growing "
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Shots are needed before youngsters start school
If your child is getting ready for his THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT sistant for pupil and personnel serv- The necessary shots can be obtain- given from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 pm He speculated that in some cases
or her first day of kindergarten, he plan will exclude all kindergarteners ices for the Garden City School Dis- ed through the Wayne County Depart Wednesday. Aug. 31. They will also be school districts were afraid of losing
may be barred unless he has been who have not at least begun a pro- trict. merit of Health or through the family adminstered Wednesday. Sept 7 and money by excluding children Many
properly immunized or has begun an gram by Nov 7 Children who have physician The department has ex- Wednesday, Oct 5 from 9-11 a.m. and
immunization program started an immunization series by However, a parent who for religious panded the number of walk-in clinics from 1-3 pm state educational aid formulas use en
that date but have not completed it reasons elects not to have the child where parents can obtain free shots rollment to calculate appropriations
The mandatory exclusion policy is will be allowed to stay in school immunized, must sign an immuniza- for their children •In Northville shots will be given at "Why. I don't know But its better
based on a 1955 state law that has tion waiver at the child's school the Northwest Clinic. lfiOOO Sheldon late than never." Dr Stearns reite
rarely been enforced The City of De- They will be excluded on Feb 1. •In Wayne-Westland School Dis- north of Five Mile, and will be avail- rated
troit was the first health unit to en- 1978. however, if "their school records Dr. Stearns said the health depart- trict. shots arc available at the Wayne able on two Wednesdays. Sept 28 and Dr Stearns and Douglas Vilnius,
force the mandatory exclusion rule show no attempt has been made to ment's "get-tough" policy was neces- County Health Department, located on Oct. 26 from 8:,30-11 a.m. and from health educator for the department of
last winter At the time. 40 of every complete the required series of sary because outbreaks of measles Merriman Road north of Michigan Av- 12:30-3 p m health, estimated that 19.000 to 20.000
100 children entering school had not shots " and other communicable diseases are enue. from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 children in out-Wayne County will be
been immunized highest among 5- and 6-year-olds He p m every weekday The shots are EVEN THOUGH THE LAW req ir entering school for the first time And
Garden City schools, however, will added that immunization levels in also available every Wednesday eve- ing exempting non-immunized chil- of that total, they said, more than 80
Parents will have eight weeks after begin excluding non-immunized Wayne County have been declining ning through August, September and dren from public schools has been in per cent have been immunized
school starts to either begin the re- "school enterers" with the first day of
October from 4-7:30 p.m. effect since 1955, no school district or They predicted that anywhere from
quired immunization program or com- classes, "The law states these chil- The 1955 law requires schoolchil- county has enforced its provision until 4.000 to 8,000 warning letters will be
plete a senes which has already been dren must be excluded and we are dren to be immunized against diph- • In Livonia a walk-in clinic has IX'troit did last winter sent out to parents, but that less than
started, said l)r Perry Stearns. going to follow the letter of the law." theria. pertussis, tetanus, polio, mea been set up in St. Paul Presbyterian Dr. Stearns said he really did not 1.000 children would be excluded after
Wayne County public health director said Jacob Hudson, adminstrative as- sles and rubella Church. 27475 Five Mile. Shots will be know why it had never been enforced Nov 7
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ported in Yokosuka. Japan. MARK GILLUM ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Kaleidoscope
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steel industry Howell and his ship- I S Air Force's Delayed Enlistment General Civil and Criminal Practice
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ported in San Diego He joined 'he Mr and Mrs Earl Lundin. also of
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Low tar MERIT delivers flavor o fhigher tar cigarettes-
Enriched Flavor breakthrough confirmed
For years, you couldn't get real tobacco flavor can satisfy high tar smokers, the toughest "taste"
without high tar. As a result, many smokers critics of low tar smoking.
wanting to switch to a low tar
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A breakthrough in tobacco science
number of higher tar cigarettes.
that resulted in a way to boost
MERIT
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usual corresponding increase in tar.
MERIT 100s as much as the taste
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MERIT one of the most popular
Cigarettes having up to 60%
new cigarettes in twenty years.
more tar!
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tar smokers.
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Kings: 8 mg.' tar.'' 0.5 mg. nicotine av. per cigarette, FTC Report Dec.'76
100's: 12 mg: tar,' 0.9 mg. nicotine av. per cigarette by FTC Method.
Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined
REGULAR & MENTHOI
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