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District settles on $63M bond proposal
BYTONYBRUSCATO months after they convincingly needs attached to it would bond;' trustee Steve together issomething we can for our district thatis viable,
. STAFFWRITER turned down atwo-question most likely win approval by Srteideman said. "While we show are true needs for the and even for improving our
$120 million proposal in May. voters - in deciding which need alot in this district, I district. district, which iswhat people
Voters in the Plymouth- The Board ofEducation paid projects will be on the newest think we're being mindful of "There are things Iwould 'Want with No Child Left
Canton school district will attention to arecent survey - bond proposition. things that are going on in have liked, but Ilearned what Behind and ratings of schools:'
decide the fate ofa $63 million which told members abond "Ithink we're matching what Michigan with the economy, the voters told us in May,"he
bond issue Feb. 27,almost nine issue of $65 million with only the public told us in the last and Ithink what we've put added. "This iswhat we need PLEASESEE BOND, A5
Cantonmen On the
charged in
Net.
torture incident
Library patrons
get expanded
BYCAROLMARSHALL
STAFFWRITER
servi•ces
Two Canton men have been charged in aPittsfield
Township incident police are calling aheinous torture.
James Richmond, 34, was charged on Oct. 6with trICAROLMARSHALL
torture and assault with intent to commit murder. STAFF WRITER
Each carries apenalty oflife in prison.
He was also charged with assault with Foryears, they've come. Mothers and
intent to commit great bodily harm, a fathers and grandparents have faithfully
10-year offense; and assault with a come to the Canton Public Library, often
dangerous weapon, afour-year felony. with phildren in tow, to stand in line and
Bernardo Cavasos, 45, was charged wait.
vviththe same crimes as Richmond, And wait.
.with the exception dfthe torture And wait.
offense. Only to find that the very class or chil-
Richmond The victim, a25-year~old man, was dren's program they'd hoped to attend
found in the house in a quiet neigh- was full.
borhoodjust east ofAnn Arbor. Police "Itwas very frustrating for some resi-
saythere had been some "bad blood" dents;' said Library Director Jean Thbor.
between the suspects and the victim. But it'sher hope that new online servic-
The suspects had said the victim had es,launched the first ofthis month, will
stolen some oftheir belongings, help.
according to police. The new program allows library card
"They lured the victim to ahome holders to browse and register for.classes
where he was staying (in the.7100 block and programs from the comfort oftheir
Cavasos ofPlatt Road), saying they would take own home computers.
him to pick up some ofhis clothes;' said The library has for years offered its
Pittsfield Township Police Lt. Stephen Heller. catalog online, but being able to register
But once inside the house, police say Richmond hit for classes will help the library be even
the victim in the head with abaseball bat. more efficient, aswell asbe more acces-
"He was in and out ofconsciousness;' Heller said. It sible for busy residents, said library
was during that time - from 6 p.m. Oct. 2until the spokeswoman Laurie Golden.
victim was found by police at 10 p.m. the same day - "Now, ifyou want to sign up for astory
that police say the torture occurred. time or an Excel class, you can do itfrom
"Wehave not been discussing details ofthe torture;' yome on your computer. Youcan also
Heller said. "Ican say it was bad:' . use the library Web site to search the
Before March ofthis year, there was no such charge catalog, read online subscription publi-
astorture. Itwas assault. But Michigan law now allows cations, get book recommendations,
the charge for those cases in which the assault isinhu- place ahold on abook or :DVD,check to
mane in nature, Heller said. seewhen your materials are due (or
BILBLRESLISETRAPFHFOTOGRAPHER
There were witnesses in the case, Heller said, but I renew them). Youcan use our online
they did not call police out offear for their own lives. LaurieGolden,spokeswomanfortheCantonPublicLibrary,explainshowthe newon-lineregistrationforlibrary
."They were told they would be in danger themselves programswiilbemoreaccessibleforbUSyresidents. PlEASESEEliBRARY, AS
ifthey did anything;' Heller said.
Police did not find the victim until later in the
evening, when avisitor to the house fled in fear from
state probes center in toddler's death
the property .
•~ woman stopped by because one ofthe residents of
the l1.0me w~~gq*tlgto do some work on her car;'
Heller said;'"Th"re was aman in the garage, and when
he went hito the house and saw what was happening, BYBRADKADRICH aweek, sixhours rushed to Annapolis Hospital in Allison," Majeskes.aid. "Ithink if
he told her that she better get out ofthere." STAFFWRITER aday. Wayne, then was flown to she had at least loOked,this .
She leftthe property quickly and on her way out she Carol Poole, University ofMichigan Mott might not have happened." .
almost hit apatrol car which happened to be in the area When she found out 2-year- Allison's foster Children's Hospital, where she Now, the state :Department of
"She told police to go check and see what was going oldAllison Newman had died, mother, has.been died later that day.The Wayne Human Services has opened ~
on and that's how we found him," Heller said. and that her foster mother was charged with .County medical examiner ruled investigation. DHS spokesperson
The victim isin stable condition at St. Joseph being accused in the death, Cher felony murder, the cause of death ashead trau- Maureen Sorbet confirmed the
Hospital. He may be released from the hospital this Majeske must have had asinking child abuse and ma. investigation, but would not say
week, Heller said. "He's going to need some rehabilita- feeling. Poole involuntary Majeske, aformer teacher at when it started, or how long
tion for quite some time," Heller said. Majeske, 20, ofLivonia, manslaughter. the day care center, said she such aprobe might take.
Richmond and Cavasos will be back in the l4Al remembers seeing signs ofabuse Poole called 9-1-1at 2:11a.m. reported her suspicions to her Sorbet said ifthe investigation
District Court in Washtenaw County for apreliminary on the Canton toddler at Sept. 22, stating that the little supervisor, but the center failed turns up any wrong-doing,
examination on Oct. 19at 1p.m. Childtime Learning Center in girl had hit her head earlier in to report them to the state, as Childtime Learning Center could
Plymouth, the day care center the day, and was unresponsive required by law.
cmarshall®hometownlife.com I(734)459-2700 which cared for Allison five days and not breathing. She was "She never even looked at PLEASESEECENTER, A3
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Marching band Learn baby signs
mentonly.
competition Parents can learn how to IIOct. 20 from 9:30-11:30
better communicate with their a.m. at Columbia Court, 275
The Plymouth-Canton babies and toddlers at the W.Columbia, in Belleville.
Marching Band will host the Baby Signs® program at the .. Oct. 21from 9 a.m. to
annual Great Lakes Canton Public Library, noon at Pentecostal Temple
Invitational at 11a.m., Oct. 14 Saturday, Oct. 14.Sessions are Church ofGod in Christ,
at the Canton High School var- at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. The 30043 Parkwood Street, in
sity field. The day-long compe- class, taught by a certified Inkster.
tition will include some 30 Baby Signs® instructor, teach- The vaccines are intended
marching bands from around esinfants and toddlers to use for adults 18and older who
the state. The Plymouth- simple signs and signals to let want to be protected from the
Canton Marching Band will parents know what they see, fluor pneumonia. The cost of
end the day with an exhibition what they need and how they the shot is $25 and $35 for the
at 9:15 p.m..The awards cere- feel. Library cardholders may pneumonia vaccinations. Both
mony will follow. register online at www.canton- are acovered benefit for those
Other bands competing pl.org. . who have Medicare Part Band
include Allegan, Brownstown Flu vaccination clinics bring their card to the clinic.
Woodhaven, Clarkston, For more information on the
Crestwood, Durand, Oakwood Healthcare System OHS clinics, visit www.oak-
Farmington Harrison, (OHS) ishosting several flu wood.org or call (313) 586-
Ferndale, Flushing, Gibraltar vaccination clinics for adults 5492.
Carlson, Grand Blanc, Grand from Oct. 16-21. Local clinic Support music
Rapids Northview, Harrison dates, times and locations are
Township L'Anse Creuse, Lake asfollows: programs
Orion, Lake Shore St. Clair IIOct. 17from 9 a.m. to
Bringing down the house
Shores, Linden, Livonia noon at Oakwood Healtbcare Isthere an instrument in
Franklin, Mount Pleasant, Center -Canton, 7300 Canton your attic that wants to be
Portage Northern, Redford Center Road, in Canton, in the played again? Donate your Members ofthe Spotlight Players theater company concluded their successful run of 'Fiddler onthe Roof' at
Thurston,Rockford,SCS main waiting room. used instruments to "Play it the Village Theater at Cherry HIli.Thegroup sold out five of eight shows, the last which took place Sept. 30.
Lakeview, South Lake St. Clair IIOct. 18from 1:30-4:30 Again!" and help broaden ele-
Shores, South Lyon, Taylor p.m. at Oakwood Healthcare mentary and middle school
Kennedy, Trenton, Troy Center -Plymouth, 9398 music education programs in Canton, will office hours to acostume parade at 5:30 p.m. [email protected]
Athens, Walled Lake Central, Lilley,in Plymouth. the Plymouth-Canton meet \Vi.th constituents from Tickets, which are three for a army.erg for more information.
and Westland John Glenn. IIOct. 19from 9 a.m. to 1 Community School District. 3:30-5 p.m., Oct. 16at the $1,willbe sold at the door. The White Elephant and
Tickets to attend the event p.m. at Oakwood Healthcare For more information, orto Canton Public Library, event isbeing sponsored by the
Bake Sale .
are $6 for adults, and $4 for Center - Garden City,29150 donate funds for instrument 1200 South Canton Center Bentley P.T.O.
senior citizens and Ford Rd., in Garden City,in rehabilitation or purchase, Road. Crafters needed
children/students 18years and the exam room. please contact Thomas Sklut, Local residents can meet The Canton Place Seniors are
under at the gate. For more IIOct. 20 from 1-4p.m. at PCCS Chief Development with LaJoyto discuss state Crafters and Vendors are hosting aWhite Elephant,
information, call (734) 416- September Days, 464251Yler Officer, at [phone], or government concerns or issues. needed for The Plymouth Craft and Bake sale on
7535. Road, in Belleville, by appoint- via e-mail at No appointment isnecessary. Salvation Army's Craft & Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.
[email protected]. "Play it Bentley Fall Fun Fest Vendor Fair Saturday, Oct. to 2p.m. in the CO!Jlmunity
Again!" isa co-operative ven- 14. Room at 44505 Ford Road
ture ofthe Plymouth Canton On Friday, Oct. 27,from The fair runs 9 a.m. to 3 (corner ofFord and Sheldon).
PIAN & VoiceLessons Symphony Society and the 5:30-8:30 p.m., Bentley p.m. The cost to rent an eight- The public isinvited to attend.
Plymouth-Canton Community Elementary School at 1100 S. foottable is $25. Homemade baked goods and
School District. Sheldon Road ishaving its Fall The Salvation Army islocat- lunch are available for
in your home or mine
District office hours Fun Fest. There will be games, ed at 9451 S.Main Street in purchase. Proceeds benefit the
food, and ahaunted house. To Plymouth. Call Cassie at 734- Canton Place Resident
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State Rep. Phil LaJoy, R- kick offthe event there will be 453-5464 or e-mail Association.
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Orchestra Canton ready to
raise curtain on third season
BYKU.RTKUBAN done alot of monds and denim theme.
STAFFWRITER work with the Although this season will
Indians ofthe feature one less show than last
The curtain isgetting ready Southwest;' year, Philpot-Munson said
to rise for Orchestra Canton's Philpot- Orchestra Canton isattracting
third season, which isbeing Munson said. agrowing followiug, which she
dubbed "Classical Canton" and In fact, the partly attributes to the fact
will feature atotal offour con- piece that the orchestra plays its
certs. Gomez Orchestra concerts at the beautiful
The season gets under way Cantonmem- Village Theater at Cherry Hill,
on Oct. 21with the perform- bers will play, Los Voladores, which she says isaperfect
ance of"Diamonds, Denim & was inspired by the "Flying venue.
Dvorak;' which will feature the Indians ofMexico," who dress "Ticket sales have increased
music ofDvorak, Ravel and in colorful traditional cos- exponentially since we started
Mozart, aswell as apiece by tumes, climb up aI50-foot playing the Village Theater.
contemporary composer Alice pole, tie their ankles to ropes We're really benefiting from
Gomez, who will actually be a wrapped around the pole and the collaboration, as are many NanWashburn, Orchestra Canton music director andconductor, will again beat the helm when Orchestra Canton
gnest the night ofthe show. then jump off,spinning their ofthe user groups ofthat facil· presents "Diamonds, Denim &Dvorak" onOct.21atthe Village Theater.
According to Orchestra way to the ground in awon- ity;' she said.
Canton Executive Director derful ceremony. . In addition to "Diamonds, Dvorak," which isan event on $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, purchased at the Village
Jennifer Philpot-Munson, Philpot-Munson said the Denim &Dvorak;' Orchestra the National Arts and and $10 for children. Tickets Theater box office one hour
Gomez has become interna- piece fits in perfectly with the Canton will play three other Humanities Month calendar may be purchased in person at before each performance.
tionally recognized for her. . other folk themes ofthe per- . shows this season. The next (http://www.artsandhumani- the Summit on the Park, 4600 For more information on
Latino and Native American formance, which includes the scheduled concert is Dec. 3, tiesmonth.com), isscheduled Summit Parkway, orby phone Orchestra Canton's "Classical
influenced compositions. She Bohemian dance music of when Orchestra Cantmi pres- for 8p.m. on Oct. 21. by calling the Summit at (734) Canton" season please visit
grew up in San Antonio, Texas, Dvorak. ents its annual holiday concert, Orchestra Canton tickets are 394-5460. Tickets may also be www.orchestracanton.org.
a city rich in cultural diversity, "This show isreally fun "Peter &The Wolf:' On
playing the drums in her because ofall the folk themes;' Saturday, Jan. 20, Orchestra
father's Latin dance band. As a she said. Canton will present
composer, her goal isto create This isthe third straight sea- "Tchaikovsky &Friends;' and
works that capture the spirit of son Orchestra Canton has then round out the season on
ethnicity and communicate it started things somewhat infor- April 1with "Sunday
in contemporary musical lan- mally, as guests are asked to Serenade," which will feature
gnage. wear their best denim, and the work ofSchubert and
"She'svery well known for dress it up with something Gershwin, among others.
her mlllti-cultural work. She's "sparkly" -- hence the dia- "Diamonds, Denim &
CENTER neglect, or any signs out ofthe Allison's memory in this way.
ordinary for a 2-year-old;' said Her allegations are unfounded,
Diane Borushko, midwest and nothing we can substanti-
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Regional champions
Marchers top 26 bands at Eastern competition
BYDIANEHANSON Trumpeters Josh
CORRESPONDENT BANDS ON DISPLAY Etim (left) and
Mark Widakdisplay
ThePlymouth-Canton com-
Saturday was adayfor perfect form during
achievements. The Detroit munity will havean oppor- Piymouth-Canton's
Tigers beat the Yankeesinthe finals performance
tunity to seetheir own,
baseball playoffsand the at the Bands of
regional champs and 29
Plymouth-Canton Educational America Regional
Park Marching Band captured other areahigh school Championships on
the top spot atthe Bandsof Saturday at Eastern
bands inaction on Oct.14
America Regional Michigan
at the GreatLakes
Champillmm~hcldmEasrern University. TheIB7-
Michigan University's Invitational on home turf. member band
Ryoearson Stadium inypsilanti, Kickoff for the event is ,g captured the top
"Thisisgreat;' said Plymouth spot of the 26
noon andthe award-win-
senior John Noss, oneofthe : bands from seven
three P-Cdrum majors. ''We've ning Plymouth-Canton states along with a
been working sohardthese last bevy of special
Marching Bandwill beplay-
, couple ofweeks. It allcame trophies for
ing in exhibition as hosts of
together tonight-finally! I've Outstanding Music,
been waiting four yearsforthis." the event around 9 p.m.The Visual and Generai I
The lasttime the P-CMB Effect.
cost for anafternoon and
achieved that featwasactually I
14years ago.Although placing evening of musical, march- states performed inprcliminary Championships with ascoreof
inthe top 10nationally for18of ing prowessis$6 adults: $4 competition. Class champi- 83.6 alongwith allthree cap- J
the last 19years and with three senior citizens and18and onships were announced atthe tions once again fortheir finals
Bands ofAmerica Grand end ofthe daylong event with performance. Lincoln-Way East
National Championships under under. Plymouth-Canton capturing the from Frankfort, Ill.,scored 78.75
their belt, earlier-in-the-season AAA Oargest schools) class forsecond place and third was PHOTOSBYDIANEHANSON
regionals generally brought a , championship along with all taken byNorthmont from Joyce Tseng plays anoutstanding violin solo during the Plymouth-Canton
second- orthird-place finish. me;' he said.''Weworked hard three caption awards for Clayton, Ohio, 78.6.Other Marching Band's 10-minute competition show, 'The Passion Within.' The
. "Itfeelssoamazing tofinally this weekand there was abig Outstanding Music Michigan bands inthe top 10 hometown performers captured the top spot at the Bands of America
win Regionals;' said drum major improvement:' Performance, Outstanding were Muskegon's Reeths-Puffer Regional Championships in Ypsilanti Saturday.
Christina VanDyke,aCanton The 187hometown marchers VisualPerformance and atfifth place,75.05,and Jenison
senior. "Ourband has put so elicited thunderous applause Outstanding General.Effect. ineighth with a73.05. bands atthe Park. "They really ''Weare surrounded bygreat
much hardwork, time and dedi- and brought the some 4,000 Thetop 10highest-scoring "I'mveryproud ofour stu- took a~ forward. Nowwe people fromvolunteer parents
cation into tills and everyone band funstotheir feet inappre- schoolsmoved on tothe night- dents forreaching deep into have four weeksto clean our tothe kids inthe band to afan-
really deserves it." ciation oftheir approximately time finals competition asthe their sclvesthis weekto pullout show with onlyafewmore little tastic staff,"Whitlock added. "It
Plymouth junior Dave 10-minute show,"The Passion ,evening'sstill chill settled in. agreat show,"said asmiling changes here andthere and to takes acommunity to make this
Brooks, alsoadrum major, Within." Plymouth-Canton marched off Marc Whitlock, director of reallygetsuper good. group great:'
couldn't agree more. 'IWenty-sixtop high school with another bevy'of tropmes as
"Thnight itfeltreallygoodto marching bands from seven they captured the Regional
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,DEATHS
BOND Road, just west ofCanton and those few classrooms will they wereriglitthere ollthe
Center Road, in Canton. be great. At the middle school list," Ham-Kucharski said.
Lesser amounts will go to level,you have the additions to "And everything else Onthe list A Leipllart, 89.diedOct.8,
FROMPAGEAI purchase educational program Pioneer, which isin the middle isalso aneed. . Melissa Arquette (nee Stover) N
equipment ($500,000), securi- ofthe district," Gonzalez said. "Ithink we did agood job as Arquette,42,diedOct.3. John H.Nichol
.tyequipment for the high 'i\t the high school, we have 32 ateam really taking into con- Audrey H.Ashley Nichol,80.formerly ofLivonia.died
Nearly half ofthe propo~ed schools ($400,000), new teachers out of 240 on a cart, sideration what are the needs Ashley,69,ofRedfordTownship,died Sept.29.
money - $30.5 million';';' Will Salem lockers ($396,500), sothe improvements there just vs. the wants, and that was my Oct.9. P
gotoward anew middle sdi.ool technology infrastructure seem like the right thing to do:' . whole issue last time;' he said. B Kimberly Pienton
in Canton Township'to repla,ce ($346,000), furniture Gonzalez, who in the past "Ithink this isa solid list of . . Kathleen Blumke Pienton, 35,ofWestland,diedOct.6.
an aging CenttalMid!Jle ($300,000) and kitchen wasn't in favor ofrepurposing needs, and I strongly support Blumke.63,ofPortHuron.diedOct.8. S
School. Another $I3;$;mill!on equipment ($45,000). Central Middle School, said it." C Jeffrey Michael Stemberger
isearmarked to refur~jshing "We started with $80 mil- after four tours ofthe building, In the EPIC/MRA survey, Philip R.Clement Stemberger,43,ofPlymouth, diedOct..,
Central for alternative;"educa- <' lion, and there's alot ofthings she's now convinced students pollster Ed Sarpolus said vot-
Clement,46, formerly ofBirmingham. 4.
tion '- replac!llgStarkWeather' we would have allliked to have need abetter learning facility. ers would support the new
diedOct.5. W
Education Center '- c.omI)1unj- done, but it'sjust not the right "The hallways are just too buses (71percent approval);
G Martha Wood
ty education !iJ:>d!'cui;j;iculum time to dothat;' said Barry narrow, and Idon't think it's a addi\io'nal classrooms, gyms
RalphEdwinGodlew Wood,87.formerly ofBirmingham,
center. Simescu;:school board presi- good idea to have stude:nts on andotl1er improvements to
Godlew.89,ofBeverlyHills.diedOct.3. died Oct.B.
dent. "Ithink this isthe right three levels;' she said. "I don't elementary buildings (68 per·
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number, this isthe right pack- think there's enough property cent); adding classrooms, cafe-
Donald M.Hufford Complete paid obituaries canbefound .
Another $3.7milliort will go age!' to remodel it (with only two terias and band rOOmsat the
toward sixclassrooms, aswell floors) and make it areally middle schools (69 percent); Hufford.74,diedOct.9. inside today's newspaper inPassages
CHANGING MINDS L on page A14.
asboys and girls restrqbms, at good facility for our kids that's and construction ofamiddle
Pioneer Middle scho01in Trustee Dianne Gonzalez, comparable to East (Middle school in Canton (63 percent) .• Robert J. Leiphart
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Plymouth Towrtship; ,$3.6 mil- who campaigned during last School), where they will be surVey also indicated 63:,
lion for construction ofpiX., , .;Mitis hoard elections as a going in the future ifwe,redis-, percept w9uld approve of
additional classrooms l!.il:'ield . s!'h0ol boaro. candidate against trict and move them. I.just' i,~p~pveroents to the existing
Elementary in Cant()I\:~;l.I . . the $120 million bond, said don't think it's fair to those, . '.' C;:$'~erandJ'echnical
n;tillionto bUik110cJ.1',S~9()ms .she'llWOrktoW1jrd passage of children:' ,I'..', "...,~.d.u¢~ii9nfacilities, but the LOOK AHEAD LAYAWAY
at Salem Iiigh SchQc;.1;$14 the iJ'eweslPloposa.(.,: ." . .' CONSENSUS OPIN'l'O' :,·.b9ar9i~t~yedawayfrom that, SAVE 15% II~lm'lr
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Sehool cafeteril! e jil~j(md"P.Oh~,Il1.~·si;jd;· ... Unlike the last bond issue, improvements, anew pool, a
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rem~qelin;gi$l'!ij ;;;.::.{;jlD"li\!lt~~lll:',t: sof the board Tuesday voted acon- new high school theater and a
a.t:Jliiol1.!tIeati· .;;l';,lt:ihl:\1\!i~le\iofi • '11 sensus 7-0 to move'forward. gym, which - according to the
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kitclie~ ;'~~;(}~ghtjlenext.fhree That includes Trustee Richard survey - helped seal the
Middle Sch06iin 'PI)lihcitit1t to five years. It's agQoddeclo Ham-Kucharski, who publicly demise ofthe last bond issue. Over 50.000 iluality Toys. Polls Activities
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Township; and $1.1million for sion, and I'm backing it with took issue with the May bond Supt. Jim Ryan said the dis-
13new buses. everything I've got." questions and voted against trict will take its case to the More Information at dollhospltal.com
The bond issue, ifpassed, Gonzalez said the February them. State Treasury Department for
also includes $2.3 million to bond proposal will fill needs at "Ihad my core set ofthings approval Nov. 13. 3947 W. 12'Mile. Berkley 24B-543-3115
reimburse the general fund for every grade level. (a new Central Middle School Man-Wed 10·5:30, Thu 1O~8:30,Fri &Sat 10·5:30
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were more than 8,200 partici- aproduct that links to our isopen, they canjust click and
pants in children's programs at patron accounts. People who register right there:'
FROMPAGEAI the library and more than 650 have library accounts can regis- orcourse registering in per-
databases and subject pages to people who registered for 47 ter to most ofour programs son isstill an option, and those
research information onjust computer class sessions. ' online:' Users can browse acal- who are not comfortable with
about anytopics;' Golden said. "One ofthe things that drove endar, organized by month, 'and computers ,canregister on a
"Formost ofour services, you this was the high demand for get information about the 'time library computer, with the help
don't have to come to the our programs, particularly in and date oflibrary programs oflibrary staff,Tabor said.
library, except to pick up mate- children's programming. There and classes. Formore information about
rials you want to take home:' was that frustration ofstanding "Then they can click and get a programs atthe libraty, and to
Online registration will affect in line and then finding out that pop-up window from there and register\forclasses,visit online at
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Plymouth takes Ridge light case to MDOT,governor's office
BYBRAD KADRICH fiebrought ou bythe M-14 open on M-14:' said Mike again. point isthe type ofaccidents minimum criteria the intersec-
STAFF WRITER construction project, will be Budai, traffic and safety engi- "They've heard from police, that are happening. tion must meet in terms of
removed when alllanes of neer for MDOT's Taylor fire, emergency responders, "Before the light went in, traffic volume and the number
Traffic on M-14 was sched- east- and westbound M-14 Transportation Service Center. citizens and the politicians in people were T-boning cars that of accidents. The road is also
uled to return to its nonnal have reopened. "It's kind ofon aweek-by-week this area;' Tiderington said of were pulling out in front of supposed to be widened to
configuration this weekend, East- and westbound traffic basis, but we're estimating the decision to remove the people;' the chief said. "The include left-turn lanes for each
which brings the Michigan was expected to be restored about three weeks:' . light. 'We're trying to convince difference isnow there are direction, work that isslated to
Department ofTransportation this weekend, although itwas It's adecision that makes them that's not the right move. more rear-ender types, where begin next year.
one step closer to removing a expectedto be limited to one absolutely no sense to It defies logic." people are stopped at the "The last time we did astudy
traffic signal they installed at lane in each direction. The Plymouth Township Police According to Tiderington, at light." (two years ago) it did not meet
Ann Arbor Road and Ridge. other lanes are expected to be Chief Tom Tiderington, who least sixof10 accidents last But Budai said MDOT must minimum warrants;' Budai
And, despite the efforts of opened in about three weeks, has lobbied MDOT for years, year alone could have been adhere to gnidelines set forth said ofthe intersection.
citizens, politicians and police MDOT officials said. along with other township offi- avoided had their been afull in the Michigan Vehicle Code "Things may have changed
department experts, there That's when the Ridge sig- cials and hundreds of resi- signal at that intersection. It and Manual ofUniform Traffic since then, but Ican't say any~
doesn't seem to be anything to nal, which MDOT officials dents, to keep the signal there. was the fifth straight year at Control Devices. MDOT has thing until the data shows us."
be done about it. have insisted was only tempo- This week, an incensed least half-a-dozen serious acci- agreed to do another traffic Tiderington said his predic-
MDOT officials confirmed rary to begin with, will be Tiderington penned letters to dents have occurred at that study, but Budai said a proper tion is the study will show the
the light, installed earlier this removed. MDOT Director Kurt Stlledle point. This year, another six study cannot be doen ifthe sig- need for the light. He just
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summer to help cope with an "That signal isscheduled to aud Gov.Jennifer Granholm in accidents have occurred, but nal isalready existing. hopes nobody dies in an acci-
influx ofAnn Arbor Road traf- come out when alllanes are an effort to make his case once Tiderington said the important Budai pointed out there are dent while MDOT conducts it. I
Association asks city to give trees a chance I
BY DARRELL CLEM
STAFF WRITER wildlife, cause flooding and India's leader and Dr. Martin
hurt property values on larger Luther King Jr. in their
AWestland group trying to homes in the area. approach to environmental
I
block aproposed condomini" Before voting on the proj- issues.
urn project on Palmer Road ect, city leaders have decided "Violence can also he about
between John Hix and to await a report from the our violence to the environ~
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Hannau roads invoked the Michigau Department of ment," she said, adding that
names ofMahatma Gandhi Environmental Q.uality on when hundreds oftrees are
and Dr. Martin Luther King whether the site qualifies as a cut down for a development,
Jr. in its crnsade last week, protected wetlands area. "That's violence."
imploring city officials to City leaders also have City leaders have tried to
make peace - not war - with warned that apotential law- reassure residents that Maida
the environment. suit could arise ifthey were to Woods, ifcleared by the
The group also raised the block Maida Woods without MDEQ., would be a quality
issue ofglobal warming in solid legal standing. development ofsingle-family
urging city leaders to form a Westland homeowners drew condos, each with its own lot.
citizens committee to help support last week from such The homes would be 2,500 to
strengthen local ordinances to neighbors as Harold Tackett 3,000 square feet, Mayor
protect natural areas remain- of Canton, who told city offi- Sandra Cicirelli said Monday.
ing in Westland. cials they shouldn't favor Although the expected cost
"We are all connected in the developers over residents. of a Maida Woods condo has
cycle oflife;' resident Judy "It irks me that you'd put been scaled back from the
Rubasky said during a their needs and their financial original price range of
Westland City Council meet- gain (above) your own resi- $300,000 to $400,000,
ing. dents;' he said. Cicirelli indicated that the
She and other members of The controversy erupted project still would be high
the newly formed Westside last month, and city leaders quality.
Westland ,Homeowners listened patiently last week as Council President William
Association intensified their the westside Westland Wild has promised to sched-
efforts to block a developer's Homeowners Association con- ule a special study session to
plans to build 40 siugle-Iot tinued its impassioned efforts discuss Maida Woods once the
condos on the city's southwest to block the Maida Woods MDEQ. report has been
side, on Palmer Road between development. received.
John Hix and Hannan roads. Jacqueline Rubasky, Judy He has pledged to publicize
Residents from Westland, Rubasky's adult daughter, the meeting sothat residents
Canton and Wayne questioned noted that Monday marked can attend.
whether attempts to develop Gandhi's bIrthday. She urged
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CROPWalk brings out best in weather, people
BYJULIE BROWN great effort;' she said before the Ann Arbor walk Sunday
STAFF WRITER setting out on the sunny, warm' being filmed by Church World
day."This ismy first year. I'm 'Service.
The numbers aren't injust happy to be here, abeautiful Along the Plymouth route
yet, but Sunday's CROP Walk day. Sunday (the event alternates
for Plymouth -Canton is Coordinator Bill Brave of between Plymouth and Canton
deemed a success. Plymouth issenior warden, or each year) was Kelly Boelter,
The walkers met Sunday alayleader, at St.John's pnblic relations director and
afternoon at St. John's Episcopal. Other participating volunteer coordinator for the
Episcopal Church on Sheldon, churches were First United local Salvation Army corps.
one ofthe participating Methodist ofPlymouth, the She was at the canteen passing
churches, before heading out Plymouth Salvation Army, out water and snacks, while
for the 2.1-mile and 4.1-mile First Church ofChrist Scientist her husband drove the walk
routes through Plymouth. in Plymouth and First Baptist route to make sure everyone
Among participants was Church ofPlymouth. This was OK.
Candice Potts, 12,ofPlymouth, year's walk drew more than 50 "wrhen he married me, he
aseventh-grader at West participants. married the Salvation Army;'
Middle School. "We're going to try the 4- the Belleville resident said with
"Because I did itlast year mile and see how they do;' said asmile.
and itwas fun," said Potts, who Brave, who's dad to a5-year- "The Salvation Army thinks
added walking's better than old son and 8-year-old daugh- the CROP Walk isawonderful
watching TV at home. She likes ter. thing;' she said. It givesthe
to think about those who are The walk raised some Salvation Army achance to
hungry and less fortunate and $12,000 last year. Three-quar- teach about its emergency dis-
how to help them. ters goes to Church World aster services in afun setting.
"Wedo that in youth group a Service and the balance to the "Everybody seems to be
lot,"said Potts, who worships Salvation Army. Super fund- doing fine;' Boelter said ofthe
with her family at St.John's raiser Deanna Koenig of First walkers. "It'sjust abeautiful
Episcopal. United Methodist Church, a day and we're happy to be
From Geneva Presbyterian Canton resident, raised some doing our part:'
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Graunstadt of Canton. "I'm year. She's asenior at Plymouth jcbrown®hometownIife.com
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A frightfully good place
Bad economy isn't' dampening enthusiasm for Halloween
BYSUE MASON
STAFF WRITER
"How about Lightening? Do
you want to be Lightening?"
Bob Douponce asked his 3-
year-old ~onCraig.
Questions like that are the
norm for kids at Halloween
U.S.A.,where there's more CDS·
tumes than flavors ofFaygo
pop.
with DIET CENTER'S But being atthe Westland
store last week was abit more
than picking out acostume for
Douponce's son. The Livonia
I
resident, who livesand breathes
costumes, was alsothere asthe TOMHAWLEY) STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
district manager for Gags and Craig Douponce, 3i" of livonia has fun trying on several costumes at
Games, the parent company of Halloween USAin Westland with his father, Bob Douponce, district manager
Party USA - the former Gags for Gags and Games.
and Gifts - and Halloween
USA. success maywellbe what it and settled for abuccaneer cos-
Located invacant box store offers shoppers. Other stores, tume. She plans on wearing
WEIGHT.LOSS PLAN on Cowan west ofWayne Road,' like Halloween Express which shorts under the skirt and fin~
the store isapopular haunt for abandoned the market in this ishing the outfit with apair of
Halloween enthusiasts; espe- area after three tries, focus on fishnet stockings.
ciallythis year. It opened its costumes. Halloween USA cov- "1picked itbecause it's--cute
doors inthe beginning of ers everything from decorations and the one Ifeel most comfort-
September and, sofar, sales to costumes and accessories for able in;' the Garden City High
have outpaced last year's by30 everyone from infants to adults. School student said. "Ihope my
percent. "They sellalot ofcostumes, mom saysit'sOK."
a
It makes "We'vebeen really busy, espe- but they don't sellthe makeup Joining her was Katie
ciallythe last two weeks;' store and the accessories; we're the Darichuk who wasjust brows'
manager Marge Hickman said. whole package;' Douponce said. ing.
DIFFERENCE!
''When wewere doing the setup, According to Douponce, dec- ''Myfriend and Iwant to
Idon't know how many cars orations and accessories each match and she's not here, soI'll
stopped in and people knocked make up 25percent or sales, .the be back," she said. ~Myfriend
on doors to ask when wewere remainder iscostumes. wants tobe areferee Orafoot-
opening and itwas only ball player:'
DECISION, DECISION
August:'
NOT JUST HALLOWEEN
"Even in abad economy it Jason and Peggy Monarch of
givespeople achance to be Garden Citycome tothe It's notjust people in'peed of
something different," Douponce Westland store every year. They Halloween costumes whdve
added. were shopping with their been atthe store. Hickman sold
daughter, 2-year-old Morgan, 24 Dr. Seuss Thing 1and Thing
LONGTIME TRADITION
who was showing apreference 2 costumes to Crestwood High
Gags and Games has been for aladybug costume, and 1- School for its porn line, and
around since 1977,opening its year-old son Ethan. Wayne-Westland Junior Miss
first Gags and Gifts store in "She'll be alady bug, but I Program has asafari theme in
Livonia. It now has 26 perma- don't know about him;' Peggy mind and organizers are look-
nent locations - 23 in Monarch said. "His head's so ing at Steve Irwin costumes;
Michigan and three in Ohio -- big. He'll probably be aBatman People doing hall parties,
and 92 Halloween USA stores orRobin:' KOA campgrounds and haunt-
in sixstates. Halloween willbe anew ed houses also turn to the store
It alsohas two warehouses in experienceJor Ethan, who's just for supplies.
Livonia. One is100,000 square starting to walk. His mom "The Red Hat Society isdoing .
feet, the other 35,000 square believes he should be able to aseventh anniversary, .butthat's
feet and "most ofthe space is· walk byHalloween and even inApril, and they need 200 red
devoted to Halloween:' carry his own pumpkin. hats;' said Hickman, aGarden
''Westart buying for the next "That shouldn't be too hard, City.resident.
Halloween in November; when he loves candy;' she said. Hickman has been managing
Halloween isover,we start buy- The Monarchs admit this the store forfour years and hi
ing for the next year;' he said. won't be their last trip to the the process discovered sheloves
People think it'sjust acouple of store. They'll be back with retail. Not one to decorate
months ayear,but wehave a daughter Mackenzie, 7.Asec- because she ''works allthe time;'
crew that works year-round and ond-grader, she already knows she gets her Halloween buzz at
allthey do isHalloween:' what shewants to be. the store. She added that when
In addition tothe Westland "Shewant to be an Army girl, the weather isnic~,foot traffic is
store, its Halloween haunts she's atomboy;' Peggy Monarch light atthe store, but when ifs
include Dearborn, Livonia, said. cool and damp ...
Farmington; Commerce Pirates are ahot costume for '''The worse itrains, this store
Township and Novi. adults and children this year isjammin'," Hickman sai4,.
to
Its Canton store, in avacant because ofJohnny Depp and his As itgets clqse" Ha110we~n,
storefront in astrip mall at film,Pirates ofthe Caribbean. business willpic!<up eyim mote.
Sheldon and Ford Road will .They're alsopopular with par- According to Hickm.m" adults
stay open after Halloween, rein.,. ents because the whole family tend to wait until thelilSt two
venting itself asaprototype ofa can dress alike, Douponce said weeks to shop.
future Christmas store. "Superheroes are always With the Hallow~en season in
"We'redoing itin partnership' strong, and it'sBarbie for the full swing, the Westland store .
with English Gardens to seeifit' girls;' he added. ':Andwitches ... willbe open from 10am. to9 .,
works;' Douponce said. "Ifit 1, Wesell more ofthat for women p.m. Monday through Friday,
works this year, we'll try doing and children because there's so from 9a.m. to 10p.I11.Saturday;
20 stores next year, then more much ofit:' and from 11a.m. to 6p.m.
after that. It'll keep people Anna Ziola came to the store Sunday.
working-afew more months." looking for acostume for her
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OUR VIEWS
Patterson earns
2nd Senate term
State Sen. Bruce Patterson's campaign literature fea-
tures a roaring bear on the front with a cartoon balloon
reading, ''Who's your buddy?"
It's ahumorous acknowledgment that the large, impos-
ing and flamboyant Republican senator can be intimidat-
ing. Some of those on the other side of political issues
have even accused him ofbeing abully.
But his opponents must also acknowledge Patterson is
a hard-working, conscientious legislator with an encyclo-
pedic knowledge of the myriad issues facing the state
Legislature.
He boasts proudly of his near-perfect
voting record, his quick ascendancy to
leadership positions when he served in the
state House and his long hours wading
through the complex issues facing the
Senate's Technology and Energy
Committee, which he chairs.
Patterson is an unabashed conservative.
BrucePatterson He has astrong conservative voting record,
but has been responsive to opposing posi-
tions and to addressing local issues. As chair of the
Technology and Energy Committee, he worked hard to
bring everyone from conservationists and alternative
energy advocates to the big utility corporations to the
table and working collaboratively on the issues.
He has been recognized for his legislative leadership by
the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, the ~-------,------
Michigan Manufacturers' Association, the Senior
Alliance, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and oth- LETTERS
ers.
Patterson also seems sincere in his concerns about
addressing the divisive and unproductive partisan stale- Support Plakas The 'true' Patterson
mate in Lansing. He doesn't shy away from taking parti- isclearthat he isonlyforbigbusiness
san positions, but he is astute enough to know when par- RecentlyJohn MacDonald,chiefjudge This isin response to a recent letter and specialinterest and not the interests
tisanship gets in the wayofgood government. oft,he35th District Court,announced his published inwhichthe writer claims of"forthe people:' Therefore Iam voting
Democrat Mark Slavens, a member of the Plymouth- support forJim Plakasfor35th District "Democrats arearrogant:' Notonlydid I forMark Slavensto be our next senator.
Canton Board of Education, is waging a spirited cam-· judge.John should becommended for findthis offensive,but Ialsothink the J.ohnNichols
paign. He is passionate about education issues and his thisbold action.Judge MacDonald isa readers ofthis paper need toknowthe Canton
highlyregarded and respectedjudge who true embodiment ofarrogance in our
concerns for open and fair government. He has been a
has alongand distinguished record of community - regardless ofpolitical affil- Newmanagement needed
leader on addressing problems in educational funding.
judicial service. His opinions on matters iation. '
But we believe Bruce Patterson has earned another
relatingto 35th District Courtdeserve Itisnosecret to manythat our state .Inthe Oct. 5edition ofthe Canton
term in the state Senate and an opportunity to move for-
carefulconsideration. senator, Bruce Patterson, is"bombastic Observer, Inoticed that twoletters to the
ward on the important energy issues that will playa key
The easiest course ofaction for John and confrontational:' For itwas he who editor were almost ellactlythe same. One
role in the state's future. wouldhavebeen to remain quiet and described himself assuch inaninterview wascalled"Quit being used" and the
continue toturn ablind eyetothe per- with the paper sometime back.Notonly other was "Letters were biased:' Perhaps
Stabenow deserves formance ofthe incumbent Ron Lowe. does Sen. 'Patterson have avoting record theysat nextto each other whilewriting
However,becallseofJohn'sdedication to that isextremely out oftouch with our them. Theywere both in praise ofThad
u.s. thelawand hisconcernforthe reputa- district's needs,but Ifindhisarrogant McCotter,but Itake adifferent view.I've
return to Senate tion and future ofthe 35th District and overbearing publicbehavior unac- noticed him to be arubber stamp for
Court,hetookthe extraordinary action ceptable forsomeone who issupposed to President Bush, evenvoted for abillto
ofsharing his observations and concerns be representing me. approvethe human consumption of
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard has cam- withthe residents ofthe district court. Just this past week, Bruce Patterson downer cows.That might bea goodvote
paigned hard to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Debbie John believes,asIdo,thatjudges of publiclycalledafellowstate senator a ifyou're from a cattle district but we're
Stabenow, who isrunning for her second, six-year term. the 35th District Courtshould; knowthe "sanctimonious little fart." He also went not.
Bouchard has solid support from both the state and law,treat defendants, plaintiffs,police onto say"nowonder his (Sen.Mark He,alongwith allRepublican con-
national Republican parties, has a long track record of officers, attorneys, and witnesses ",ith Schauer) eyesarebrown, he'sfullofcrap gressmen from Michigan voted to
being a'1awand order" officeholder and is a genuine and respect and dignity, demonstrate an even allthe wayupto hishairline:' uphold the Bush stem_cellveto.Wehave
likable person. . temperament, be egole.ss,be consistent This isthe man charged withthe task alarge drug industry in our state, That
Still, Bouchard has not proven he would do abetter job and predictable intheir decisionmaking, ofrepresenting useverydayin Lansing. I couldhavebeen helpful to the localecon-
in the Senate than Stabenow. His campaign has focused becapableofmaking timelydecisions, am ashamed to callthis man mysenator. omy,but McCotter and the Republicans
too heavily on the aforementioned '1aw and order" issues,. andusegoodjudgment. Ijust hope that bythis November,every- playedthe rubber stamp role for Bush.
Fortunately,onlyasmallpercentage of oneelsewillgetthe opportunity to see Afterreading allthis stuff about.
and the outline ofhis economic policies sounds like it was
residentshaveanyexperiencewith their the true arrogant, self-aggrandizing Abramoff,DeLay,"The Duke" and now
copied from the national Republican Party's Web site.
district court. Forthat reason,those ofus "bear of a man" that isBruce Patterson. Foley;Isayit'stime for new management
F\lr her part, Stabenow has been an advocate for con-
whohavefirsthand knowledgeofthe BrandonHynes inthe House. .
stituent services, has teamed with fellow Democratic U.S.
Sen. Carl Levin to stem the flow of trash from Canada court need to share our observations Canton JimAaron
withthe generalpublic.Itisessential Canton
into Michigan landfills and has worked hard to make pre- that thejudges ofour35th District Court Vote for Slavens
scription drugs more affordable to the state's seniors and
meet or exceed our expectations. That
low,income residents. .
hasnotbeen the casewith RonLowe. Ihad the opportunity to attend the fire Hastert
A top priority in Stabenow's next term should be to Although Ihavesupported him inthe debate hosted byThe LeagneofWomen
work tirelessly in securing sufficient federal dollars to . past, Ican do so no more. Itistime for a Votersatthe Canton PublicLibraryon Iwasshocked to hear ofFoley,another
protect the Great Lakes ecosystem. . change.Iwillbe supporting Jim Plakas Oct.4between Sen.BrncePatterson and right Wingso-called victim, but Dennis
The Great Lakes are a national treasure, and are vital to forjudge ofthe 35th District Court. challenger Mark Slavens.Imust sayIam Hastert should step down immediately
not·only Michigan's future, but indeed the entire region. TomYack di~appointed in Mr.Patterson'sbehavior. becausehelet this goon. He did nothing
St,!\>enow needs to fight to keep invasive species from Mr.Patterson continually interrupted to stop it.He should step down orbe
CantonTownshispupervisor
continuing to ravage the natural ecosystem and threaten- whileMr.Slavenswasgivingresponses fired - with no compensation or any-
ing:a billion-dollar tourism industry. Similarly, tough Vote on the issues tothe questions being asked and also thing·elsefrOJ:!,wethe taxpayers (and no
environmental protections must remain in place to keep during Mr.Slavens'closingstatement. gove~men1;job whatsoever).
indl1strial pollutants out ofthe waterways. As aPlymouth/Canton resident and Mr.Patterson accusedMr.Slavensof Foleydivulging he Wasabused ishard
Stabenow has done agood job offocusing on particular Eastern Michigan Universityundergrad- attacking him, but what Iobservedwas tobelieve.Itseems he istrying not tobe
issues, gathering support for her positions and pushing uate student currimtlyapplyingto law Mr.Slavensmerely questioning hisvot- punished (asavictim) and getaWaywith
thr~ugh legislation ..On many of the homel",nd security school,Ihaveto stronglyagreewith the ingrecord and specialinterest affiliation. it.Thisisan outrage. Both Hastert and
editorial regarding Judge John Mr.Patterson became hostile andvery Foleyshould be abolished from'serving
issu'~sthat have been the heart of Bouchard's campaign,
MacDonald'scomments about fellow combative. Isthat the behavior that is anymore and should goWi,houtpay and
Stai'Jenowhas taken positions that are more conservative
judge RonLowe.Ifeelthat when voting deserving ofapublic official?Ipersonal- compensation. The boys arethe victims,
tha* the Democratic leadership.
inanyelection,peopleshouldvotebased lydonot think-so. Mr.Patterson's behav- not FoleyorHastert.
Bouchard has done agoodjob offocusing the debate on
onthe majorissues,orhowgoodofajob iorwas childish and inexcusable. Joseph McGlinchey
hotileland security, the need to tighten the nation's bor-
theythink the candidate woulddo. Mr.Patterson alsoarrived almost 20 Canton
den! and protecting our children from Internet predators.
Votersshould not take into account any minutes lateforthe debate and his
But';Stabenow has broader experience and has demon-
personalfeelingsmadepublicbyany excuse was he was out serving the peo-
stra;ted an ability to work with Republicans on several
means; andthat isjust whatJudge ple.Ioverheard him stating that hewas
bipartisan issues, which will be critical in the next six MacDonald's comments are. not aware ofthe debate tonight. Iheard SHARE YOUR OPINIONS
yeafs. Instead ofanelectionsolelybased on aconversation between him and Paula
We endorse Debbie Stabenow for U.S. Senate in the the opinions and characters ofthose run~ Bowman with the LeagueofWomen Weweicomeyourletterstotheeditor.Piease
Nov.7general election. ning, ithas been lowered to a race where Votersregarding his presence. Mr. includeyourname,addressandphonenumber
thepersoual feelingsofJudge Patterson wastold that there were forverificationW. easkthatyourlettersbe400
MacDonald aresuretobeafactor.Iurge repeated callsmade tohis officeregard- wordsorless.Wemayeditforclarity,spaceand
peopleinthis community tovotebased inghis presence and he claimedthat he content
ontheir ownfeelings,and not letoutside wasnevertold.
information influence their choice. Hesaidthat ifthere wererepeated Mail:
Inhis 21years onthebench, Iamsure callsand hedid not getthe messagehe Letterstotheeditor
JudgeMacDonald hasmade severalpos- would personally firethe staffersfespon- CantonObserver
PUBLISHEDTHURSDAYANDSUNDAY .itive choices concerning this community. siblefor not getting the message.Ithink 794 SouthMain
However,inthis case,JudgeMacDonald that isanother oneofhis gamesto avoid . PlymouthM, i48170
shouldhavefollowedinthetradition of the truth.
past 35th District Courtjudges, and kept Mr. Patterson's voting record isnot for Fax:
KurtKuban MartyCarry hisfeelingstohimself. working-class people. Mr.Patterson's
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