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New 9-1-1 emergency line starts
By Leonard Poger Joseph Benyo, coordinator of the planned wifh large posters printed IN A related program, the coordi
editor . phone system implementation, said The new phone number for police, fire for display in local businesses and nator said testing was to have start
the information campaign is being professional offices. ed Wednesday for the 52 applicants
Westland residents are getting a handled by the 21-member public ed and medical emergencies is only for Placemats promoting the 9-1-1 for six police-fire civilian dispatch
variety of messages with the same ucation committee which Is assisted phone number will also be seen in ers'positions.
point — a new telephone system for by 12 businesses and about 50 scouts. life-threatening matters, Other calls local resluarants and fast-food busi The six picked for the new posts
life-threatening calls will start Fri But additional volunteers are still nesses. will undergo extensive testing for
are to be handled through the
day morning, June 9. needed, he said, with Interested per Michigan Bell will send 30,000 In the program to start in the fall, Be
The message, is being sent through sons directed to contact Executive formational flyers with phone bills nyo said.
business numbers of the police
several forms — billboards, Michi Lt. Michael Frayer at the Westland and clergy will be making Sunday Under the new phone system,
gan Bell Telephone Co. brochures police department, 722-9600. department (722-9600) and the fire morning announcements during dispatchers will handle all loca* po
with phone bills, letters from school, Benyo added that the new phone church services. lice, fire and medical emergency
and announcements on quarterly wa number for police, fire and medical department (721-2000). Benyo added that municipal vehi calls with the help of installed com
ter bills. emergencies is only for life-threat cles will have bumper stickers an puter-aided dispatching equipment.
A committee of 21 Westland com ening matters. Other calls are to be nouncing the new number after the The equipment has been undergo
munity leaders, plus city and school handled through the business num system is in effect. ing testing for the past month in pre
officials, has been planning the in bers of the police department (722- distribution of 150,000 stickers to be America Bank, and Allen Brooks Students in the Wayne-Westland paring for the June 9 launch.
formation blitz for" the week begin 9600) and the fire department (721- attached to phones starting June 9. Studio, 20,000 each; and Abington and Livonia public schools as well as One of several advantages of the,
ning Monday, June 12, to make sure 2000). Supplying the stickers are West- Manor retirement apartments, private schools will have letters to new equipment is that the caller's
that Residents don't use the new 9-1-1 LOCAL business and organiza land Medical Center, 50,000; Harlow 10,000. bring home announcing the phone
system before it's ready. tions are paying for the printing and Tire, Uht Funeral Home, First of Billboard promotions have been change. Please turn to Page-2
Memorial Day
parade marks
peace, freedom
By Leonard Poger World War II veteran, andi^ember
editor of Wayne's American Legfofi Post
111.
Peace and freedom aren't cheap, The parade and ceremony were
said Westland's Chet Cassidy., sponsored by the Western Wayne Al
"Our freedoms' were fought for, lied Veterans Council, which held a
paid for, and died for," said the main reception afterward for participants
speaKejr; a^. the /annual Westland* - at WW Post $323'a ball on Wayne_•.
Wayne .Memorial Day ceremony Road at Avond&je. ,••••• - -'- -
Monday morning. The council also presented tro '• >1
Cassidy, 40, served 2¼ years with phies or certificates for the best
the Army's 173rd Airborne Division units in the parade.
during the Vietnam War, suffering
leg injuries.;: •: • . '"•" ., FOLLOWING are the first- and
He Is secretary of the Wolverine second-place finishers in each cate
chapter/ of-the 82nd Airborne Divi gory:
sion Association. • Military group: first, Bova
His remarks (see related story on VFW Post 9885; second, Wolverine
Page 3A) were part of the 80-minute 82nd Airborne Division Association.
ceremony at the Veterans' Peace
Monument in downtown Wayne. The • Best float: first, Cub Scout
ceremony came after a two-mile pa« Pack 867; second, Urban Skate
rade, which began at the Westland boarding Association.
K mart Store at Wayne Road and
Cherry Hill. ^ • Best theme entry: tie for first,
Throngs of people of all ages lined Cub Scout Packs 724 and 247; sec
the parade route. ond, Pack 867.
Several youngsters displayed signs
• Boys' youth group: tie for first,
of service men who died in the Viet
Packs 724 and 247; second, Boy
nam War. _
GUY WARREN/ttaff photographer
Scout Troop 774.
Among those listening to the holi
day remarks was Claude Berard, 76, Please turn to Page 3 The'color guard from VFW Post 3323 led the annual Wayne-Westland Memorial Day parade.
Golden Arches "V
New work crews to cut
still standing tall
hazard of 'Death Train'
By Tom Henderson derailed near Midland In April,
staff writer forcing the temporary evacuation
By Tom Henderson
Of residents.
staff writer the new building
The "Death Train" should be Firefighters didn't learn for
meant the old sign \ come less hazardous this fall with eight hours that toxic materials
A zoning appeal that would allow
the opening of a state-run facility were leaking from one of the cars.
violated three building:
ah old pair of. golden McDonald's ,
to teach emergency workers how Chemical, trucking and railroad
arches to remain up In the air Is up codes, requiring to clean up chemical spills. companies will donate the 1300,000
In the air..
Westland zoning board The so-called Death Train is a it will take to build and equip the
The old arches continue to stand
70<ar train that travels between center, which will be located iri a
at the new McDonald's at Ford and of appeals approval to
Texas and Midland, loaded with state government complex south
Radcllff on the Westland-Garden
be retained. chemicals used in the manufacture east of Lansing and which will be
City border-
of plastic products. <• run by the State Police.
-Erected in 1968, they'announced
' The train, which travels through
the presence of Big Macs and hot
a corner of, Westland each week, . Please turn to Page 2
fries to a generation of Westland res we/, didn't think that was accept
idents who patronized the original. able," said Golden.
McDonald's on that site, which was
razed in April to make way for a CURRENT ZONING limits out
' new and larger building. door signs to 63 square feet, which is what's inside
But. the new building meant the less than a third of the 193 square
old sign violated three building feet in the current sign. It is also 24
codes, requiring Westland zoning feet high, twice the legal limit, and Business. ., . . 1C
board of appeals approval to be re Is only two feet back from the front Calendar/ . . .4A
tained. , property line and 11 back from the UJJA J Ujm<BflT,HHflIfni
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McDonald's is wilting to donate side line, Instead of the required 15 MAY A PBd©
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the old sign to the Westland Histori feet. ^ ; • .:•'•;.•" V.'••-.'•• •'• Employ. m. en• t.• . . /F;
cal Commission, whose -chairman Golden said the board would pre ©(F;?IK)(i ®iL©@Ko
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says the commission won't be able to fer that McDonald's donate the slgi)
accept the sign for at least a year. and have a replacement for It within Real estate . . . E If you'ro looking for a
McDonald's needs three zoning six months, because that is the limit Creative living . •».-. 1E place of your own, the
variances In the meantime for the for zoning variances. If the sign Crossword.-•.. -.- . .8E
place to begin Is In
sign to be legal. can't be moved in three months, EntertBfnment. V v 5C
three more variance must be ap Opinion .-/.-..-/.. . ,10A ^tecitier&Iuentrtc
: Tho zoning board of appeals was
scheduled to vote on the requested proved./. •.-'..•-. ' ' '•//;-. Sports ..-';•; . -.:..-10 clais sified
varlarices May It, but the vote Was But council member Thomas Suburban llfo. .-.-. 1B
Brown, historical commission chair
postponed to June 21 after attorneys
man, said it is unlikely the commis
for the zoning board and McDonald's Newsline . ; . .691-2300
sion will be ready to accept the sign
admlft<d they had yet:to agree on Sp6ri<H(h0v . . .591*2312 & Thursday
for at least a year.
language Involving the donatftn. % ART EMANUEie/«latt pholcfcr q**t ClfCUtitlort . . .691-0500
the commission owns five acres
"At one point, there was no lima
limit. McDonald's, could keep tba •; of land behind Its museum at 857 N. The familiar McDonald's sign on Ford at Radcllff Is a part of ftatrikNl.. . • .591-0900
sign up.10 years \t they wanted, and *• '•"' ." ~ '.Pl•e•a•s•e• tu• r•• n to Page2 localhistory..-....,..:/:.: /^:...-::/// ,/-" \J: mi. iji,'i»»U»M»».i i» ii mm i • i —-p»«—.
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2A(W) O&E Thursday. June 1,1989
Youth center plans move to school
carrier
Of the month
By Leonard Poger Youth Living Centers runi a varie mer school is a neighborhood crime er $72,000 for fund-raising efforts. allow the organization to include a
Westland editor ty of programs including counseling prevention group which occupies one Another grant helped YLC develop a > house-parent, recruitment and im
to youths and their families, shelters office. volunteer program. proved training for couples who
Youth Uvirig Centers, a private for runaway youngsters, and foster' 'This new home for YLC will be a YLC has completed all the proj must live, work, and counsel youths
agency that helps abused and runa and group homes for abused and ne place to Identify with for scores of ects funded by the Sklllman grants, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
way youngsters, plans to move its glected children. youths who have never had a home," the first major monies received In Cash said.
operations Into the former Harrison , Oujda Cash, YLC executive direc Cash said. "It will be a place that the current fund drive; When the renovation is completed,
School in Inkster by next January. . tor, led a tour of the former Harri these youths#ca'n remember and re YLC IS currently based In several the new'gym and auditorium will
The: "nonprofit agency is buying son School. YLC: is purchasing the turn to, It will be a home that will be buildings near St. Norbert Church on make it possible to offer recreation
the vacant school building, located school and adjacent nine acres on a forever open .to them and will wel-. Inkster Road at Avondale. and leisure time activities not only
south of Cherry Hill a block west of land contract from the Wayne-West come'them back, whether for a re Cash said moving into the old to youths in YLC group homes, but to
Middlebelt> to expand its services.. land school district. , union visit or for 'help and counsel school will put all the administrative all children served by the agency,
YtC plans to spend Il.S million on THE BUILPING, formerly part of ing." • : -..••• - , offices, now spread out in Westland, Cash said. r~^-^
acquiring, renovating and equipping' the Cherry Hill school district which . YLC recently received a financial Wayne, and Inkster, under one roof. YLC can also use th? nine acres of
the building, and needs; another was annexed by > Wayne-Westland shot in trie arm from the Sklllman Only the residential programs, such undeveloped land surrounding the.
140,0,000 ;to start the renovation. nearly three years ago, is boarded up Foundation, a. private organization, as groups homes, would not be^atv building -for -athletic and organized
, Agency" leaders hope to raise that and deteriorating. < /which donated $140,000 for a new fected by the move. physical activities- for youngsters.
amount by Sept. 1. The only group now using the for roof at the former school and jtnoth- The-new center would provide Children in the neighborhood will
more private and secure therapy also be allowed' to use the play
Robert Vreeland rooms and allow Counterpoint, ground. ^
Foundations fund center
which provides temporary shelter
and counseling services for teen run
; Robert Vreeland has been named JBestlan&
aways, to double its services.
carrier of. the. month'for-May by the
The planned move would also Im
Westland Observer. / Youth Living Centers has received ©bseruer
prove the foster care program for
f: Robert has been delivering the Ob financial help from several private YLC has applications for grants totaling $300,000
treating sexually and physically
server since April 1988. foundations. (USPS 663-530)
with the balance expected to come from abused children, allowing YLC to
l:: He Is the son of Robert and Sharon The Kresge Foundation provided a
boost its service 30 percent and pro Published every Monday and Thurs
Vreeland of Westland. $200,000 challenge grant with individuals, businesses, and civic groups in the vide foster care homes for at least day by Observer & Eccentric News
I Robert Is a sixth grader at Edison 1140,000 from the Sklllman Founda- Detroit area. 20 new children in the first year of papers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
! Elementary School, where his favor tlon to repair a leaky roof at the for Ml 46150. Second-class postage
operation, Cash said.
ite subjects are spelling and English. mer Harrison Elementary School, paid at Livonia. Ml 48151. Address
His hobbies Include reading, hock which YLC plans to renovate for ad Other donations and pledges total rector for 12 years, said the organi all mall (subscription, change of ad
THE ADOPTION program can be
ey, basketball and soccer. ministrative offices and programs. ing $76,100 have been received from zation has raised $904,326 with its dress, Form 3569) to P.O. Box 2428.
Robert said the thing he likes most Other donations were from the the board of directors of the organi goal being just over $1,278 million. expanded 25 percent because the Livonia. Ml 48151. Telephone 591-
move will allow YLC to hire more 0500.
about his newspaper route Is earning McGregor Fund, 145,000; the Michi zation, which provides a variety of YLC has applications for grants
staffers and have more space. HOME DELIVERY SERVICE
extra spending money. He said hav gan State Housing Development Au services and programs for youths totaling $300,000 with the balance
While residential group homes in Newsstand . .: per copy, 50«
ing the route Is also a good way to thority, $110,000; the Matilda R. Wil and their families; staff members, expected to come from individuals, Westland will remain, the additional Carrier : . . . . monthly, $3.00
f develop responsibility and memory son Foundation, $45,000; and the churches, and community groups. businesses, and civic groups in the space at the Harrison building will Mail. . . . . . yearly, $55.00
skills. DeRoy Foundation, $1,000. Ouida Cash, YLC's executive di Detroit area, Cash said.
All advertising published in the
I "I like being my own boss," Rob- Westland Observer is subject to the
fcrtsald. 9-1-1 emergency conditions stated in the applicable
New work crews to cut
•'* Robert's future plans include at rate card, copies of which are avail
tending college. \'„ able from the advertising depart
*•••'•-.
• I - ment, Westland Observer. 36251
|fyouwanttob«a hazard of 'Death Train' Schoolcraft, Livonia. Ml 48150. (313)
591-2300. The Westland Observer
Westland Observer
line starts June 9
reserves the right not to accept an
carrier, pleat© call
advertiser's order. Observer & Ec
&1-O50O Continued from Pane 1 ous materials to include a placard centric ad-takers have no authority
describing their contents and an to bind this newspaper and only
THE COST of maintaining and 800, 24-hour number for emergen publication ol an advertisement shall
staffing the facility, will come cy crews seeking information Continued from Page 1 While Detroit and some suburbs constitute final acceptance of the
through training fees charged for about cargoes. have an existing 9-1-1 system, the advertiser's order.
each participant. Private-Industry address and phone number will be new program is called the Enhanced
workers as well as firefighters, po Kosteva chairs the Rail Safety immediately displayed on the 9-1-1 because of its updated technol
lice officers, and other municipal Subcommittee, which held hearings dispatcher's console. The advantages ogy and equipment. Diabetes is a major coftfributor
workers will be eligible to attend last summer on the issue of possi of that feature, Benyo said in earlier to heart disease, kidney disease
•theschool. ble chemical spills during derail announcements, is that it The city council Is paying for the and blindness. So when you
.-'.-.State Rep. James Kosteva, D- ments. discourages false alarms and that it equipment for the new system. The support the American Diabetes
helps the dispatcher locate a call In ongoing cost of the system will be
Canton, said;that legislation Is ID Part of the committee's findings Association, you fight some ±
case the caller hangs up before pro financed through a monthly phone
I", the 'works that would require was that better training was need of the worst diseases of ^¾
Callus! trucks and trains carrying hazard ed. viding an address or type of emer bill charge average 20 cents per our time A ^,
gency. home or business.
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leave the sign In place, and when we legalities."
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ptotos by GUY WARREN/statt photographer
Saluting the flag is Claude Berard, 78-year-old World War II
Poppies are placed on a mock grave by VFW Post 3323.
veteran.
T r i ce of peace'
tetfek-
Speaker salutes those in military
ffl.»V,4f.'.r'.,-v-
Following is the edited speech pers were signed at P'anmunjon —
delivered by Chet Cassidy, Memo but they weren't surrender papers.
The John Glenn High School
rial Day ceremony speaker. Around 1960, Special Forces per
marching band won first
sonnel embarked on a mission to
place honors in the Memorial
We are gathered here today to pay southeast Asia as advisors, and In
Day parade Monday.
our respects to many fallen com the next 15 years over 58,000 ser
rades. vicemen and women lost their lives
Our own Continental Army fought and 2,400 are still missing.
for our independence and lost many Even in this time of peace, train
lives doing so. OF THOSE, some 73 are from ing accidents takes the lives of the
Michigan. The Vietnam vet, like Ko young people who serve their coun
The doughboys of World War I suf
rean vets who died In service of their try, trying to keep their skills sharp
fered casualties and hardships while
country, did so not knowing that in case they are called upon.
fighting in trenches filled with mud
their comrades were winning the
and the air filled with poison gas —
Please remember that the price of
battles but not allowed to win the
all in an effort to help others enjoy
peace has never been, nor will it
the freedoms we often take for war.
ever be, cheap! Every American flag
granted. In the 1980s, we mourn the deaths
that flies in this world has been paid
of our servicemen and women who
World War II tested our country's
for with blood, sweat and tears. The
were killed by cowardly terrorist at
patriotism in Europe and the Pacific
freedoms that we enjoy today were
tacks and assassinated by hijackers.
at the cost of an untold number of
prayed for, fought for and died for!
We also mourn the lost lives of the
heroes.
101st Airborne Division, who were
Generals Elsenhower and Mac- Finally to you of the younger gen
returning home after six months in
Arthur were fortunate to have the eration remember, while enjoying
the Sinai Desert, These "Screaming
caliber of servicemen from all the freedoms that we have in the
Eagles" lost their lives in'a jplane
branches to serve^under them. The present, remember, with honor,
crash In Gander, Newfoundland, al
Air Corps kept their planes together those who paid the ultimate price in
most within reach of their loved
with bailing wire, if need be, to ac the past.
one's arms.
complish their mission. The Navy
/
fought off packs of German U-boats
and kamikaze attacks to get supplies
and men to the front lines. The Ma
rines made history with people like
Ira Hayes at Iwo Jima.
In Europe, the 82nd and the 101st
Airborne Divisions opened the door
to the continent at Normandy with
y
commanders like Ridgeway and (oh)
Taylor soon followed by Patton's ''•is
J-.
tanks on to Berlin.
• The Nazis and Japanese surren
dered, but not before countless thou
sands of Americans gave their lives Gift Registry
with about 78,000 still missing.
Unfortunately, the end of World
War II didn't mark the end of Ameri
can lives lost in conflict. In the early
1950s, Korea taught us how brutal
fighting for right can be. After losing
over 50,000 of America's best and Chet Cassidy was the keynote speaker at the Memorial Day A
with over 8,000 missing In action, pa ceremony Monday. .
Parade marks peace, freedom
V
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Continued from Page 1 • Marching band: first, John band, Campfire Sparks Group 297,' Smart shoppers know
• Girls' youth group: first, Spirit Glenn High School; second, Wayne Wayne-Westland Junior Miss Debbie
Memorial High. Couch, McDonald's, Evelyn's School the value of our Bridal
baton Iwlrlers and cheerleaders; sec
of Dance, Wayne-Westland School
ond, Girl Scout Council.
Gift Registry, lt'3 convenient,
District's Head Start, J&D Auto ••• V-
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• Best veterans' auxiliary group: Other units taking part In the pa Parts, Brownie Troop 776; Wilson -"-^*-«±-i
arid so easy to use. --- '•- :&:<•• •• :
first, Wayne Legion Post 111; sec rade were VFW Post 3323, Disabled School's Sparkey Center, ArriVets •- - ft
ond, AmVcts Post 171. American Veterans Chapter 123, Post 171, Wayne-Westland Indian Our experienced salesu . »
Westland and Wayne elected offi Guides, Garden City High School's
•-•-•I>•••
• Antique cars: first, Nasb; sec cials,' American Legion Post 111, Air Force Junior ROTC, Pioneer professionals can show you the
ond. Ford. Ftankllh Junior High marching Girls Club and Wayne Couples Club.
bride's personal
preferences in crystal
Pen pals send Michigan
...Baccarat, Waterford, Orrefors,
Lalfque, Miller Rogaska.
/Everybody's heard about pen pals.
But the kids In, Barb Dankert's fourth Flatware by Fraser,
grade class at Patchin School took It
Yamazaki, Qorham...china by
a couple of steps further — they are
Jar, box and can pals, now, with a
Lenox, Wedgwpods Herend,
class of fourth graders In Anaheim,
Calif.-. :.": •-i-v ; • • Christian Dion ..and many other
To culminate a school year filled
with pen-pal activities with their items for her home, If
California counterparts, the West-
land children-shipped off a box of marriage is in your immediate
made-ln-Mlchlgan products,
future,'register, your
No such box would be complete
with something from Sander's and
bridal gift suggestions at
Kellogg'a, of coitrse, but It also in
cluded apple juice, a cake mix, nuts,
Jacobson'q soon.
honey, macaroni and cheese and ap
plesauce
Since 66 percent of the Anaheim
children speak Spanish, the Patchin
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ish vocabulary, songs and dances. .
Patchin fourth grAdcrs showing off their collection of made-ln-
The Patchin activities, which were
Mlchlgan food they tent to their pen-pal class In Anaheim,
part of the annual Michigan W<*k
Calif., are Mike OMmar, Dave 8chmldt, Travis Mitchell, Marlah observance last week, were funded
'.*•'•• W« welcome Jacobson's Charge, MasterCard,' VISA} and American Express'
Carlson, Robyn Oruden, Krlity Gtover, Amy Wrlfiht, Shirley by a Wayne Intermediate School Dis
Shop until 9 p.ni. on Thursday and Friday. Until 6 p.rm on Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday ond Saturday.
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Club pitching in for weekend paper drive
• AMERICAN DANCE rison at Maplewood. Terry Hohl will be done with return to Friendship available days and evenings through
Friday, June 2 — American Dance speak on cardiac risk factors. Inter Center at 2 p.m. Wayne-Westland's Leisure Program.
Academy students will perform at ested persons may call 458-3266. community calendar Swimming classes Include family-,
the Don Massey Cadillac dealership • EASTER WORKSHOP swim, tot through adult instruction
from 5-9 p.m. to jaise money for a • CAR WASH The Polish Centennial Dancers of al, aquatic exercise, early risers-
planned trip to Europe, The students Saturday, June 10 — Churchill Non-profil groups should mail items for the calendar to the Plymouth Lodge 3240 will hold an swim (for lap swimmers), and
will get a portion of that day's <jar High School.Band Boosters wjll hold Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. The date, ''Easter, Traditions Workshop" arthritis aquatic, For more informa-.
sales.' The dealership is on Ann Ar a car wash from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at time and place ol the event should be incjuded, along with featuring Polish paper cutting, egg tion, call 728-0100.
bor Road at 1-275. the K mart parking lot, Ann Arbor the name and phone number of someone who.can.be' decorating. Polish embroidery,
and Haggerty roads. Proceeds will reached during business hours'io clarify information. crewel arid cross stitch. For more in O CLASSES SET
• 'SWEET BENEFIT' support the boosters. formation, call Linda at 522-3777 or New classes offered in Winter,
• ALZHEIMER'S program will offer CPR classes for Joanne at 464-1263.' term by the Wayne-Westlarjd;,
Saturday, June 3 -^- American • SOCCERTRYOUTS . ' An Alzheimer's support group will children throughout March, 'The schc»ols' adult education department"
Dance Academy students will have.a Sunday, June .11 - Little Caesar's meet at 2 p.m. at the Westland Con class is aimed at children 1¾ and •old •RECOVERY include chair caning, fishing, window
"fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Premier Select Cobras team tryouts valescent Center, 36137 Warren, er. People may register by calling Recovery incorporated meets.eve- glass replacement, country tvood
the Elite; Sweets, Eight Mile near will be.held 5-8 p-.m. and Tuesday, west of Wayne. The group meets the 728-0106. • . . ry Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Gar carving, first aid, and how to get the
Farmingt'on.Road, to help pay for a June 13, 6-8 p.m. at Patchin School, fourth Thursday of every month. For den City Presbyterian Church, 1841 job you want. For more information,
12-day trip to Europe'. Giant ic.e on Newburgh Road just south of more information, call Nancy Mar- • HYPERTENSION" Middlebelt. It is a community men call 728-0100. ^
cream cones will be sold during the Warren Road. For.more informa tindale, at 728-6100. Mondays — Blopd pressure tests tal health organization that offers a
benefit '..'• tion, calf Jim Baxter at 595-1^20 or will be provided by Annapolis Hospi self-help method of will training.
© PUBLIC SPEAKING
Ken HilVing at 525-7965.. © ANAMILO CLUB tal and, Westland .Medical CCnter The recovery method is a system of
Join the Toastmasters and im
techniques for controlling tempera
• PAP6R DRIVE The Anamilo (which means "to from 10 a.m. to noon at the Westland.
prove your public speaking skills and
Saturday-Sunday, June 3-4 ~ St. • INSTALLATION speak again") Club will meet on the Friendship Center, 1119 N. New mental behavior and changing atti
gain confidence. Toastmasters meet
D'unstan's Men's Softball ClUb will Wednesday, June 14 - The West- third Wednesday of every month, 2-4 burgh at Marquette. tudes toward nervous systems and
every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the
sponsor a paper drive. They will col land-Dearborn Heights chapter 1642 p.m. at the Garden City Education fears.
Ram's Horn Restaurant on Tele
lect papers on Saturday from 8 a.m. of American Association for Retired Center, 6701 Harrison: The club Is a • SPRING CLASSES graph and Plymouth Road. For more
to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to Persons will hold its installation din support group offering assistance, Wayne-Westland Schools' leisure • JAYCEES information, call Jessie Palmer-
2- p.m. fit the church, three blocks ner at noon at Roma Hall, Cherry encouragement, companionship and program still has openings in coun The Westland Jaycees are con Griffin at 421-7925.,
south of Ford and two blocks west of Hill east of Venoy. Alfreda Page, as mutual support to people who have try wood carving, liquid stain glass, ducting their annual recruitment,
Inkster Road. For more information, sistant state director, will install of lost their larynx to cancer, and their how to start a small business, mak drive. Adults 21 to 40 years of age
call 425-6720. ficers. Donations are $6 for mem families. ing your life less taxing, stop smok who are interested in helping the 6 SCREENING
bers and $9 for non-members. For community and enjoying new friend Blood pressure and cholesterol
ing, weight loss, knitting, and cro
• TEE PARTY tickets and more information, call • REWARD cheting. Classes start in April. For ships may call Westland Jaycee Hot screening are provided in the Front'
Sunday, June 4 — The Garden City Norman Brown at 565-4741 or John The Polish Centennial Dancers more information, call 728-0100. line at 722-1630. Monthly member Lobby of GaYden City Hospital on
Chamber of Commerce "tee" party Kaye at 565-8413. will award a prize of $100 for a de ship meetings are held the third the first and third Tuesday of each
wjll be held at Green Oaks Golf sign used for an upcoming parade 4» PINOCHLE " Tuesday of every month. • month noon to 2 p.m. Blood pressure
Cpurse, Ypsilanti. The benefit in ©SOCCER CAMP float. The trailer to be used is seven Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays screening is free and a $5 fee is
cludes a golf package of $45 per per- Wednesday, June 21 — Britannia feet wide, 14 feet long, and must not — The Dyer Senior Adult Center in • FITNESS CLASSES charged for the cholesterol test. No
appointment necessary.
soji, covering green fees, power cart, Soccer Ltd. will hold a free pre- exceed 10 feet in height. For more the Wayne-Westland school district Fitness classes for adults are
beer, pop, special events and dinner. camp clinic 6:30 p.m. at the Wayne- information, call 522-3777. has pinochle at 1:30 p.m. Mondays,
For more information, call 422-4448. Westland YMCA. 827 S. Wayne Road 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Fri
G T Ener9y Concepts lnc,
at Bayview. A professional coach • OIABETES days in the center on Marquette at G^T/EC ' ' ' i
• ENRICHMENT will conduct the clinic. Players be A "Diabetes Support Group" for Carlson.
Monday, June 5 — The Livonia tween the ages of 5 and 19 should diabetics and their families will
Public Schools Elementary Summer bring a spccer ball and join the clin meet 7-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of
School Enrichment Program will be ic. People may register by calling every month at the Garden City Hos • WEIGHT CLUB IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF OUR NEW
The Buxom Bell Weight Club
gin registration at 9 a.m. at the theYat721-7G44-. pital Health and Education Center, WELDING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SUPERMARKET.
meets at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at
Jackson Center, 32025 Lyndon near 6701 Harrison. The Diabetes Outpa
the Garden City Park. For more in YOU WILL FIND SPECTACULAR SAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE
pubbard. Classes will meet July 10 • GARAGE SALE tient Education Department will
formation, call 522-9323.
through Aug. 3 at.Taylor School on Friday-Sunday, June 22-24 - Boy sponsor this program. G-TEC VALUABLE COUPON"
Curtis near Levari. Classes include Scout Troop 1241 will hold a garage I s i
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reading, math, art, science, science sale at the troop's cabin at 1524 • SOFTBALL 20 LB. PROPANE 6.00
Euchre group - sessions meet on
fiction, creative writing and pre- Middlebelt, between Ford and Mar The Wayne-Westland YMCA, 827
Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Friend
first grade readiness. Interested per quette, Garden City. Those interest S. Wayne Road, Is taking registra
ship Center, 1119 North Newburgh FILL
sons may call 523-9276. • ed in donating items may call Glynn tions for spring T-ball and softball
EACH
Road. There will be prizes and light
Carnahan, 522-3660. leagues. T-ball is open to boys and
• C. L' "U. 'B' • ' 'M' • E* .: ETIN' G" ' ' •• girls ages 5 through 8. Softball is refreshments. Admission is $2 per Expires 6-15-89
person. For more information, call
-Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6-7 • REGISTRATION open to boys and girls ages 9 through
722-7628.
—•-. The Wayne-Westland Senior St. Dunstan Catholic School is reg 13. For more information, call 721-
PROPANE SPECIAL
Adults Club will meet at 1 p.m. in istration students for the next school 7044.
20 LB. CYLINDER
the Dyer Center, on Marquette at year in kindergarten through eighth • HEALTH CARE
Carlson with a business meeting set grade. The school is on 1615 Belton, • FOOT CARE Education classes for "breast and 24.95
fop 2 p.m. There will be. an election west of Inkster Road and north of A basic foot care clinic will be lung care" will be held on Wednes $ (INCLUDES
FILL)
or officers and a sign up for summer Marquette. Interested parents may held every Tuesday at the Friend days at 10:30 a.m. at Friendship Cen
activities, including a Roaring '20s call 425-4380. ship Center, Linden Conference ter, 1119 N. Newburgh. The 30-min- 20 LB. 'While Quantities Last
and .Depression party. Interested Room, 1119 N. Newburgh. The ser ute program will focus on a support V/eWi/^ Supplies
persons may call 595-2161. • TOASTMASTERS vice is free for people with Medicare group, educational breast and lung G-TEC WeMirtfl Equipme nt r •*-{
Tuesdays — The Dearborn Toast- coverageand $15 for others. Trans care seminar. Those with Medicare industrial Oases 4-fc-i
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•Wednesday, June 7 — A diabetes p.m. at the Ram's Horn Restaurant, formation, call 722-7632. will have transportation provided to
support group will be held 7-8 p.m. Telegraph and Plymouth Roads. For the diagnostic center where a light GT Energy 41208 Capital HOURS.
i - ajt Garden City Hospital Health and more information, call Joahn Ku- • CPR lunch will be served, after which Concepts, Inc. Canton. Ml 48187 M-F 8:00-5:30 .
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11 candidates vie for 2 seats on S'craft board
There Is not one contested Schoolcraft College raceT\ 2. Schoolcraft has embarked apon a program of let ting a private developer build off ice buildings on a por the college arid tax dollars for the city, it seems that it,
this year, but two. . r"
ting a private developer build office buildings on a por tion of college-owned land, though a group of ne/rby would be a good Idea.
Voters will choose one candidate from the six running tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby Livonia residents said the offices represent "oj*r-de-
for a four-year seat on the college board of trustees. Livonia residents said the offices represent "over-de velopment." Is this project necessary? 3. What, In your opinion, should be the role of School
They will also choose three of the five candidates run velopment," Is this project necessary? v The concept of the project has merlWJecause it will craft College in the 1990s? Given a choice of only one,
ning for a six-year tendon the board. Land use for commercial or office development is a result in increased tax revenue to th/clty of Livonia which should be given the top financing priority; classes
Candidates for the four-year seat Include: Ronaele very delicate and unpopular issue, particularly if you and rental income to Schoolcraft Coljpge. The income to preparing students for the work place, classes prepar
Bowman, Richard Hayward, Thaddeus McCotter, Patri live in the area and are Inconvenienced by traffic prob Schoolcraft will offset some Inctt^sed costs and help to ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and
cia Sacha and M. Andrea Taylor, all of Livonia and '"l ems which often result. Howeverrthe development rep keep tuition and property taites^fower. A traffic study universities or adult education classes? Why would you
Thomas Davis of Northville. Jeffrey Theodore of Can resents an opportunity for the college to realize millions must be conducted to determine If the proposal is ac give top priority to that area? .
ton Township-will also appear on the ballot though he of dollars In revenue to develop programs to raise tne ceptable to the'community before the decision Is made. * The role of Schoolcraft College in the 1990s would be
has withdrawn from the race. - standards of the college and.lt provides funds to main "3'. What, In your opinion, should be the role of School ^40 continue the forward thinking which has allowed it to
Candidates for the six-year seat include: Harry tain the physical plant of the college. If the college is to craft College In'the 1990s? Given a choice of only one, *meet" the changing needs of the community. I don't be-
Greenleaf, Jack Kirksey and Lawrence Whitmarsh, all accomplish its goals of excellence in the community which should he given the'top f inanclng.priority: classes , lieve that you can give top financing priority to aoy one
• of Livonia, Mary Breen of Plymouth Township and Da without burdening the students or taxpayer*, then it Is a preparing students for the work place, classes prepar area without knowing the needs that.exist in that area
vid Tatman of Plymouth Breen, Greenleaf and Kirksey necessary project. ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and 'due to the constantly changing aspects of our society.
are incumbents. - -^ * " 3. What,, In your opinion, should be the role of School universities or adult education,classes? Why would you
The total number of canaTdates is among the largest craft College in the 1990s? Given a choice of only one, give top priority to that area?
Thaddeus McCotter, 23, is a Livonia resident: He is a
in the college's 28-year history. which should be given the top financing priority: classes Top priority should be preparing students for the
lav/student at the University of Detroit and recipient of
Candidates in each race were asked to respond-to an preparing students for the work place, classes prepar work place. There is significant need in the community
' theU-D law school's Jerome P. Cavanaugh Scholarship.
Observer Newspapers questionnaire. Their responses ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and for educational opportunities that will prepare students
McCotter is also a law clerk at the Livonia firm of.
appear here and on pages 7,9 and 11. universities or adult education classes? Why would you to gain employment where the level of skill required Is
Brashear, Tangora and Spence. He has been active in
Voters in the Livonia, Clarenceville, Garden City, give top priority to that area? greater than "what is provided by the higfi%chools but
recent Livonia-area GOP campaigns. He is a member of
Plymouth-Canton and Northville public school districts To choose a top financing priority, where all three are does not require a four-year degree.
the Schoolcraft College
are eligible to vote in the Schoolcraft election. necessary to a progressive community college, is diffi
Foundation, the Livonia
The college board meets monthly to determine col cult. With my strong liberal arts background, I have to Richard Hayward, 60, is a Livonia resident. A self- Symphony League, the Livo
lege policy. advocate preparing students for advancement to four employed steel Industry consultant, he served on the nia Cultural League and the
Schoolcraft, a two-year community college, main year colleges and offering more advanced liberal arts Schoolcraft board from 1978-81. He Is a member of the -Livonia Jaycees. Lead gui
tains a main campus at 18600 Haggerty, Livonia. It also courses in the future. On the other hand, I heard Philip Livonia Economic Development Corp., Madonna Col tarist and singer for a rock
maintains Schoolcraft College-Radcliff, 1751 Radcliff, Power speak at a recent workshop and he emphasized lege Business Advisory Council and has served on the band, McCotter has had six
Garden City. Additional college classes are held within the need for preparing students for the work place. Livonia Chamber of Commerce and Livonia Hockey As of his compositions copy
the Plymouth-Canton schools. Many automotive industries are cutting back on un sociation Board. He was also active in St. Aldan Parish, righted.
skilled labor and looking for technically skilled employ Livonia. He holds a bachelor's in business administra
Ronaele Bowman, 46, is a Livonia resident. She trains ees. At the present time, 42 percent of Schoolcraft grad tion from Madonna and has received the college's distin 1. Schoolcraft College tui
youth assistance volunteers for the Michigan Training uates are between 22-34, Indicating they have been In guished alumni award. tion has risen in each of the
and Resource Center, Northville. Her community activi the job market for a while and are looking for improve
past three years. Is it fair to
ties include Livonia Youth Assistance, Friends of the ment of skills. A community college serves the needs of
1. Schoolcraft College tui continue "soaking the stu
Homeless and Homes for Black Children, where she many, and one &rea cannot receive priority without
tion has risen In each of the dents" as critics have
serves on the board of directors. She holds a bachelor's weakening the olher. ~
past three years. Is it fair to charged? If tuition isn't
in liberal arts, with a major in sociology, from Mar continue "soaking the stu Thaddeus McCotter raised, what other options
quette University, Milwaukee. Thomas Davis, 50, lives in Northville Township. He is
dents" as critics have would you prefer should the
a Ford Motor Co. finance supervisor and was a member
charged? If tuition Isn't college need additional money?
1. Schoolcraft College tui of the Livonia Board of Education from 1974-78. He
raised, what other options In the past 12 years, state aid to Schoolcraft has fall
tion has risen In each of the holds a bachelor's in finance from the University of De
would you prefer should the en 12 percent. Tuition has risen 4 percent and millage'
past three yean. Is it fair to troit. Davis has coordinated several area campaigns, in
college need additional mon revenue 17 percent to cover the decrease. While this
continue "soaking the stu cluding Wayne County Executive Edward McNamara'a
ey? doesn't constitute "soaking the students," I know from
dents" as critics have last two Livonia mayoral campaigns.
I don't feel "soaking the personal experience that every tuition increase is anoth
charged? If tuition isn't
students" is a proper de er obstacle to a student's education. Schoolcraft must-
raised, what other options 1. Schoolcraft College tui
scription of the policies of find new revenue sources before the cost of education'
would you prefer should the tion has risen In each of the
Schoolcraft College. There is becomes prohibitive. Schoolcraft must work with local
college need additional mon past three years. Is it fair to
no question that tuition has leaders to acquire more state aid and expand joint edu
ey? continue "soaking the stu Richard Hayward
risen at all institutions of cational undertakings with business to raise new reve-i
With the last tuition in dents" as critics have
higher learning and it is be nue and spread fixed costs. Also, Schoolcraft must work'
crease, it now costs a charged? If tuition isn't
coming a problem for many students. The only other closely with its alumni association and foundation to
Schoolcraft student 1104 per raised, what other options
options are millages and state funds. Additional state increase endowments.
class (based on a three cred would you prefer should the
funds seem to be the only answer other than local taxes,
it class). Since one of the college need additional mon
fiscal restraint will have to be exercised if tuition Is to 2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let
Ronaele Bowman goals of a community col ey?
be kept down. ting a private developer build office buildings on a por- -
lege is to provide affordable The primary option to
tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby
education, other options avoid a tuition increase
2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let Livonia residents said the offices represent "over^le-v
must be explored rather than raising tuition. Leasing of would be to obtain an in
ting a private developer build office buildings on a por velopment." Is this project necessary?
land to private developers and using the revenue from crease in state aid. State aid
tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby The sjjutb end project seems a bit premature. I would*
that land for general fund expenses, maintenance and has declined from 41 per
Livonia residents said the offices represent "over-de prefer'to see the impact that the north e'nd development*
property improvements Is an option. Another option is cent of the budget in 1979 to Thomas Davis r
velopment". Is this project necessary? has upon Schoolcraft and upon tuition in particular I-
contracting with industry on a major scale; employers less than 30 percent for the
would also like to see what impact alternative attempts ;
are paying tremendous fees to have their employees 1989-90 fiscal year. Every effort should be made to re Necessary is not the word to describe the project If
at revenue procurement might have. Schoolcraft's leas
{rained and retrained to meet their current needs. The duce cost before raising tuition. the project fits in with the overall planning of the com
ing of public land Is not a violation of the public trust if
college could also offer more advanced workshops and munity, allows for maintaining the land for the college's
seminars to Industry and to the community. 2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let- future use and, at the same time, generates Income for Please turn to Page 7
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ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SCHOOL DISTRICT
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
In parade
TO BE HELD
JUNE 12,1989
Ted Wing of Westland
represented the Vietnam TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:
Veterans,of America chap
' Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held
ter in the Livonia Memorial
onMooday,Junel2,1989. »»"•''''
Parade Saturday. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT ? O'CLOCK IN THE MORN
ING AND CLOSE AT * O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING.
At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members) to tie
board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1993.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH
VACANCYtTES):
David G. Cameron Patricia A. Sari
Andrew D. Lendnun Diane E. Tanclll
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of"
Schoolcraft Community College, Michigan, will be held at the same time and at
the same voting places as the annual school election on Monday, June 12, 1989,
and will be conducted by the same school officials for those electors of the
community college district residing in this school district.
At the Regular Biennial Election there will be elected three (3) members for
the office of Community College District Trustee for full terms of six (6) years
ending June SO, 1995, and one (1) member for the office of Community College
District Trustee for an unexpired term of four (4) years ending June 30,1993.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH
k gamble VACANCIES:
SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SIX YEAR TERMS
Mary Breen David E. Tatman
Harry G.Greenleaf Lawrence W. Whitmarsh
By Maria. Chestney swears a conversation close to this was named the organization's Opto Livonia and a 1978 graduate of the Jack E. Kirksey
^taff writer one once took place between him and metrist of The Year in 1971. optometry college at Ferris. Since
SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
the sergeant who assigned him his Marston helped developed the col graduating, Marston-Foucher has
FOUR YEAR TERM
The world was in a turmoil In 1940 - first duty station: lege of optometry at Ferris. Today, worked with her father in bis prac
Ronaele Bowman Patricia M. Sacha
when George Marston became the Sergeant: What do you do? the college Is one of the leading tice.
Thomas E. Davis M. Andrea Taylor
first optometrist to set up practice Marston: I'm an optometrist. schools of optometry in the nation. In 1985, Marston-Foucher started R ichard J. Hayward Jeffrey E. Theodore
,western Wayne County. Sergeant: What's that? How do you He is one of a number of metro- buying her father's practice so that Thaddeus G. McCotter
•^With Hitler marching across Eu spell it? area doctors who in 1968 established he could cut back on his hours. To
rope and the United States debating Marston: O-p-t-o-m-e-t-r-i-s-t. the non-profit Optometric Institute day, Marston works part time for his THE VOTING PjiACE^ARE AS FOLLOWS:
whether to go to war, the nation's Sergeant: That's not in our book of and Clinic in inner-city Detroit. The daughter. PRECINCT NO. 2A
young men faced a very uncertain occupations. What else do you do? clinic is designed to give low-cost Marston-Foucher's decision to fol Voting Place: Coolidge School, 30500 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan.
future. :•.;,-- ,-.-- Where else have you worked.? eye care to low-Income patients. low in her father's footsteps and be PRECINCT NO. 3 A
.<, But war hadn't been declared yet, Marston: Well, I once worked in a For many years, Marston worked an optometrist came a3 a surprise to Voting Place: Tyler School, 32401 Pembroke, Livonia, Michigan.
§p Dr. Marston took a chance. Two drugstore. at the clinic as a volunteer, today the Marston and gave him one of his PRECINCT NO. 4A
^chiropractors offered the new gradu Sergeant: OK, that's working with clinic is supported by the United happiest moments. Voting Place: Tyler School, 32401 Pembroke, Livonia, Michigan.
PRECINCT NO. 7 A
ate of the Illinois College of Optome medicine. You can work in the medi Fund and staffed by interns from He'd always touted the field as a
Voting Place: Taylor School, 36611 Curtis, Livonja, Michigan.
try the opportunity to be a tenant in cal corps. Ferris. good one to enter, but his daughter
PRECINCT NO. 8A
^helr new . practice on Plymouth Through that convoluted logic, the "Nobody was establishing practic had ideas of her own. Voting Place. Taylor School, 36611 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan.
>. Road between Merriman and Farm- doctor of optometry found himself es there; doctors were leaving the in ~ "I was interested in the health PRECINCT NO. 9A
s,ington Road on the border of Rose- assigned to a medical center in II li- ner city," Marston said. "A group of field but I shied away from optome Voting Place: Marshall School, 33901 Curtis, Liv6nia, Michigan.
,*jdale Gardens. Anols, the first of many medical duty suburban doctors wanted to make try. I guess I was a rebellious kid. PRECINCT NO. 10A
',,' "It was a very touchy time to be stations. In 1946, he left the Army as sure they got quality eye care." My parents thought optometry Voting Place: Bryant School, 18000 Merriman, Livonia, Michigan.
".making career plans, with Hitler ad a captain. In 1965, he retired as a would be a great idea but I didn't. PRECINCTNO.UA
vancing," said Marston, who will lieutenant colonel from the Army . JUENTION ROTARY and Marston Then one day, working in his office, I Voting Place: Coolidge School, 30500 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan.
PRECINCT NO. 12A
^celebrate 50 years of work as an op- Reserves. recalls a long-ago trip to Spain. looked at an eye under the micro
Voting Place: Coolidge School, 30500 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan.
;'• tometrist Sunday at a reception held In his 41 years as a Rotarian he scope. It was so small, so complex, a
PRECINCT NO. 13A
"In his honor at Laurel Manor. "I AFTER DISCHARGE in 1946, has never missed a meeting. So very dynamic thing.
Voting Place: Riley Middle School, 15555 Henry Ruff, Livonia, Michigan.
--- didn't know if Lshould take a chance Marston reopened his practice on while vacationing in Spain, Marston "I thought it was something I'd PRECINCT NO. 14A
o, [•and open a business." Plymouth Road. naturally began looking for the local like to study but I didn't say any Voting Place: Riley Middle School, 15555 Henry Ruff, Livonia, Michigan.
. Rut Marston did,' and in the pro "It was not what you'd call a Rotary Club but found none existed. thing to Dad right away 'til I knew PRECINCT NO. 15A
cess he took a lot.of razzing from his booming practice. I was close to What did he do? for sure. When I did tell him, he al Voting Place: Buchanan School, 16400 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan.
. friends because in j940 the area was being the proverbial starving artist "My dad planned a day trip to most fell out of the car." PRECINCT NO. 16A
still primariiy'cornfields and farms. for quite a while. It took years to Tangiers, Morocco, Just so he could The reception given by family Voting Place: Cass School, 34633 Munger, Livonia, Michigan.
PRECINCT NO. 16B
_ !!Who are you going to put glasses build the practice." attend the Rotary meeting there," members Sunday is to give thanks
Voting Place: Hoover School, 15900 Levan, Livonia, Michigan. •
on, cows?" his friends teased. ' His business grew as Livonia grew answered Carol Marston-Foucher, a for a goal Marston once set and has
. PRECINCT NO. 17A
after the war, slow but sure. Gradu 1974 graduate of Ladywood High in met.
Voting Place: Holmes Middle School, 16200 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan.
BUT THE RURAL area - and its ally the fields and farms gave way to
PRECINCT NO. 17B
potential for growth — looked good homes. In 1959, Marston moved into Voting Place: Hoover School, 15900 Levan, Livonia, Michigan.
to this young man reared in the ur a bigger building next to his old NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION PRECINCT NO. 18A
ban atmosphere of eastslde Detroit. practice. In 1983, he put an addition SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CTTY OF GARDEN CITY, Voting Place: Holmes Middle School, 16200 Newburgb, Livonia, Michigan.
"It was intuition that led me to onto that second building. And he COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN PRECINCT NO. 19A
build here. I felt this place would and wife Genevieve raised four chil Voting Place: Randolph School, 14470 Norman, Livonia, Michigan.
grow, and decided to take my chanc dren. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OP SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT; PRECINCT NO. 19B
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election will be held in School District ol the City of Voting Place: Webster School, 37855 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
es and grow with the community." Marston is well known in local and Garden City, County of ft'iyoe. Michigan, on Monday. June 11.191». between the hours of 7:00 o'clock am.
PRECINCT NO. 20A
Marston's fledgling business was Michigan optometric societies, at and 100 o'clock pm to elect two (1) member* of the Board of EducaUoa of said school district.
At ihe Annual ElecUoo there will be elected two (1) members of the Board of Education for a four (4) Voting Place: Hull School, 34715 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
short-lived. Ferris State University, at the Opto year term beginning July 1.1989. The candidates for member of the Board of Edocalloo are as follows; PRECINCT NO. 21A
On Dec, 7, 1941, the Japanese at metric Institute and Clinic in De Wallac* Christie Voting Place: Hull School, 34715 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
Donald Lieban
tacked Pearl Harbor. And on March troit, Livonia Rotary Club, and at CharleiP. Neslund PRECINCT NO. 22A
12,1942, he became a private in the Madonna College, where he has par JoanLTbackaberry Voting Place: Kennedy School, 14201 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of Schoolcraft Community
U.S. Army. : ticipated in the college's annual PRECINCT NO. 22B
College District. Michigan, will be held at the same lime and at the same votbg places as the Annual
That's, when he - discovered just fund-raising campaign for 14 years. Election in said School District on Jone IJ. 1989, for the porpose of election of one (1) member to the Board Voting Place: Kennedy School, 14201 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan.
how unknown optometrists were to He is past president of the Wayne of Trustees, for a term of foor years expiring Jone JO. 199), and three (J) members to the Board of PRECINCT NO. 23A
Trustees, for a term of six (6) years expiring June 30,199$. Voting Place: Roosevelt School, 30200 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
sergeants in the Army. Marston County Society of Optometrists and NOTICE IS FURTHER CIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for said offices:
Terns of SU Years: (J«ly t, I M», tiroogh Jiee J». 199$) PRECINCT NO. 23B
Vote for sot more Uu» three (1) Voting Place: Roosevelt School, 30200 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
MaxyBreea PRECINCT NO. 23C
CITY OF WESTLAND MHarrJrayc 0k.E C-rKeiernklesaefy Voting Place: Roosevelt School, 30200 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION David E. TaUnan PRECINCT NO. 24A
* Lawrence W. Whitmarsh Voting Place: Adams School, 28201 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, June 17,1989 at 11:00 a.m. an auction PRECINCT NO. 24B
{•" for used cars and trucks will take place in the City of Westland's Department of T••e r•m •— of fwr YVoetaen f:o (rJ uDlOy! m1,1o rWe» t, htahir oonoge h( IJ)a ne J». 1M3) Voting Place: Adams School, 26201 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan.
Public Service Garage located at 37137 Marquette, Westland, Michigan. RooaeleBowmas PRECINCT NO. 25A
For further Information on items for sale, and Inspection time and date, call Tbomas E. Davis Voting Place: Emerson Middle School, 29100 W. Chicago, Livonia. Michigan.
467-3243 or 3265.' \ TRhiacdhdaeruds JO. .H MaycwCaortlde r PRECINCT NO. 31A
Voting Place: Washington School, 9449 Hlx, Livonia, Michigan.
ROBERT D. WAGNER, Purchasing Agent Patricia M. Sachi
M. Andrea Taylor PRECINCT NO. 31B -
Pub!tsKJBDer«tt}lS.l»83 ' Jeffrey E. Theodore Voting Place; Washington School, 9449 Hix, Livonia, Michigan.
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Each person voting oo the above most be
' (a) Acitireoof the United States of Arnertcaelghteen(U)j'earsof ageocolder, Voting Place: Garfield School, 10218 Arthur, Livonia, Michigan."
(b) A registered elector of the City or Township In which the person rtsldes. PRECINCT NO. 33 A
CITY OF GARDEN CITY Tbe places of voting will be: Voting Place: Garfield School, 10218 Arthur, Livonia, Michigan.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Precidctl Fa rmlngtoft School
MRING OF CHY MALL FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION ))411 Marquette PRECINCT NO. 34A
M Precinct J LogCabtn, Voting Place: Italian Club House, 9811 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan.
100 Log CaMfl Road PRECINCT NO. 34B
TV: Cily of Cifd«a Cily b requesting proposals for Ux purcbis* »Dd Installation of t<jul{*Tx:nt to allow for Precincts J and 1 Lathers School,
Voting PIace:'Grant School, 9300 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan.
tfc* vW«o Ufiag of molU-earo«r» prodocUooj frorff U* Council Chambers, froat lawo, ind kistmcnt. itSSI Marquette
location of City'Hall. 6000 Mi<Mlrt*lt Road Precinct $ Memorial School, PRECINCT NO, 34C
As part of O* project, two patch hays wooM t* IrsUllfd. Tlx first patch bay would codUio a wtalberproof »0001 MarqoetW Voting Place: Whitman Center, 32235 W. Chicago, Livonia, Michigan.
door to be Installed at the current location of the window in the Council Chamber*.Tils patch bay would Precinct* RadcUffCeoter
PRECINCT NO. S5A
alio* for book pp from the ootslde of the building and in the Council Chamber*. The second patch bay is to (Schoolcraft College),
Voting Place: Jefferson School, 9501 jHenry Ruff, Livonia, Michigan
be Installed between In » "studio" wall In Ibe basement. llJlRadcUff
Sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, In the Civic Center, WOO Middlebelt Road, Precinct 7 Map'.ewoodCedter, PRECINCT NO. 35B
Garden City, Michigan 451JS (let >1 J-US-UH) do or before Thursday. Jone I i, IS J9 at J 00 pjn. Propos- )17)$Mapltwood Voting Place: McKlnley School, 9101 Hlllcrest, Livonia, Michigan.
a Is must be submitted In a^sealed envelope marked "SealedBid for Cable Wiring.'' Precincts*.and It Henry Ruff School.
PRECINCT NO. 36 A *
The City reserves the rijM to accept or reject any or »11 bids In whole or In part, and to waive any J9W0 Mapkwood -
iolormalides when deemedfin the best Interest of theOty. Precinct* ClvicCenter, Voting Place:Emerson Middle School, 29100 W. Chicago, Livonia, Michigan.
MOOMiddlebdt ' PRECINCT NO. 36B
./ " . R. D SHOWALTEK. Precinct 10 Doaglas School, Voting Place: Cleveland School, 28030 Cathedral, Livonia, Michigan.
' City Clerk-TreasMter ,-• itOOHarUI
This Notice U given by order ol the Board of EdocaUoo of the School District of the Cily ol Garden City. PRECINCT NO. 55
Publish: Jone 1, It 89/ . ' .- County of Wayne, Michigan. Voting Place: Cooper School, 28611 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, Mlchlg'an.
PRECINCT NO. 56
CHESTER A. MOSS.
Voting Place: Whittler School, 28550 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, Michigan.
Secretary. Board of Edxitlon
PRECINCT NO. 57
DatedApril U, Mi Voting Place: Hayes School, 30600 Louise, Westland, Michigan.
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRECINCT NO. 58
PuVtLsh:'jgnel«ndl$, 1919
15125 Farmlngton Road Voting Place: Ford School, 8075 Rit», Westland, Michigan.
PRECINCT NO. 59
/ Livonia, Michigan 48154-5474
Voting Place: Whittler School, 28550 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, Michigan.
A mammogram
PRECINCT NO. 60
The Livonia Public Schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan, hereby In
Voting Place: Hayc3 School,30600 Louise, Westland, Michigan.
vites the submission of sealed bids on is not a message from
) PRECINCT NO. 61
Voting Place: Holiday Park Club House, 34850 Fountain, Weslland, Michigan.
ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT ON IBM COMPUTER COMPONENTS FOR
your mother- PRECINCT NO. 62
THE 1989-90 SCHOOL YEAR
Voting Place: Perrlnville School, 3SS44 Ann Arbtfr Trail, Westland, Michigan.
PREClNCTNO.ej x
Bids will be received until 3:00 P.M. on the 12th day of June, 198$ at the office of
it's a way to save your life. Voting Place: Nankin Mills School, 8100 Hubbard, Westland, Michigan.
the Board of Education, 15126 Farmlngton Road, Livonia, Michigan. At this
PREaNCTNO.64
time and place all bids Will be publicly opened and read.
Voting Place; Lowell Junior High School, 8400 Hli, Westland, Michigan.
Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the office of the Board of If you're a woman 40 or over, and you've never
PRECINCT NO. $5
Education In the Purchasing Department..
had a mammogram, call us. We can tell you Voting Place: Nankin Mills School, 8100 Hubbard, Westland, Michigan,
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids In whole or in
part In the interests of uniformity, design, equipment, delivery time or prefer 'everything you need to know about FRECINCTNO.6* *
Voting Place: Greenwood Villa, 7600 Nankin Court, Westland, Michigan.
ence, to waive any Informalities and to award to other than low bidder. ' mammograms. Free.
All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the
Any bid submitted will be binding for ninety (90) days subsequent to the date of
cily or township In which they reside are eligible to vote at this election.
bldopcnlng. t-$0O-^CANCm
This Notice is given by order of the board of education.
Any questions regarding this bid request may be directed to Mr. Charles Rltter,
Asst. Director of Operations at 52S-9120. ./1 ,^» .
PATRICIA A. SARI,
Tr\e Cancer Information Service Secretary, Board of Education
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Thursday. June 1, 1989 O&E *7A
'craft candidates address election issues
Continued from Page 5 Presently, I am in favor of allowing Schoolcraft to assisting in the growth of our community, are beneficial to better serve our students, including a planned Student
the revenue generated is used to ensure students quali receive money from Duke for leasing the south proper to the college. The funds generated by the leasing pro Services Building. All funding alternatives, including
ty, affordable and accessible education. The key ques ty. The council is checking the "need" for this project. vide financing that allows for such cultural additions to state support and leasing of land, are being reviewed.
tions are: will office buildings meet this standard, and With that appropriate check and assessment for the the college as the Performing Arts Theater. We should work closely with the city and college offi
will the market and political process support the devel traffic situation, I feel that the new building would be a cials to ensure that any projects undertaken are benefi
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opment as proposed? , ' . tremendous asset to Schoolcraft. ' , 3. What, in your opinion, should be the role.of School cial to both the surrounding community and the college.
craft College fn the 1990s? Given a choice of only one,
3. What, In your opinion, should be the role of School
3. What, In your opinion, should he the role of School 3. What, in your opinion, should be the role of School which should be given the top financing priority: classes
craft College In the 1990s? Given a choice of only one,
craft College In the 1990s? Given a choice of only one, craft College in the 1990s? Given a choice of only one, preparing students for the work place, classes prepar
which should be given the top financing priority: classes
which should be given the top financing priority: classes which should be given the top financing priority] classes ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and
preparing students for the work place, classes prepar
preparing students for the work place, classes prepar preparing students for the work place, classes prepar universities or adult education classes? Why would you
ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and
ing students for advancement to four'-year colleges and ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and <giye top priority to that area? •• ' , •
universities or adult education classes? Why would you
universities or adult education classes? Why would you universities or adult education classes? Why would you When Schoolcraft College was first founded, its main
give top priority to that area? ;
give top priority to that area? * give top priority to that area? objective vias to serve its community as an educational,
I> believe that students and their future employers de
. While vocational and continuing education are inte cultural arid recreational center and to provide an envi
serve the. guarantee that the education received at
gral parts of its mission, Schoolcraft's primary function I have tried to.pripritize the Schoolcraft roles, but ronment conducive to the pursuit of quality education,
^Schoolcraft College will provide the tools and skills
' is to offer students an education that enables them to find I cannot. My philosophy is to continue the fine pro which condensed simply means to prepareastudent for
needed to ensure success in the work environment. A
achieve higher degrees. With spirallng university tuition grams which are now in existence,, and with careful life. In my recent experience, as a student in a two-year
balanced education is the goal of the college, i.e. a com
and an increasingly competitive work force, an associ study of all factors involved and a great deal of preplan vocational program at Schoolcraft, my top priority was
bination of-technical'and liberal arts skills, the program
ate's degree from Schoolcraft must continue to provide ning, make decisions which would be in keeping philo to prepare for the work force, and I found that the two
chosen by the student will ideally present he right
the initial opportunity for future achievement. The abil sophically and budgetarily. years spent in the' food management -curriculum has
"mix." f believe that strong technical programs com
ity to question and comprehend a complex and changing given me the "Opportunity to develop my potential,
bined with appropriate liberal arts curricula represent
world is an eternal asset. M. Andrea Taylor, 43, is a Livonia resident. A food which includes continuing my education at a four-year
the balance that students and employers seek.
service manager for the Plymouth-Canton Schools, she college. It has also encouraged me to become a candi
Patricia Sacha, 61, lives in Livonia. A retiree, she also operates Andy's Cakes and Catering, a Livonia- date in the race for a seat on the board of trustees of
Harry Greenleai, 52, is a Livonia resident. He was
taught In the Detroit public schools and spent 20 years based catering company. This month, she received an this college. Therefore, I see for the 1990s the continua
first elected to the board in 1977 and is currently board
in supervisory positions with the Birmingham public associate's degree in culinary management at School tion of the original objective to insure its future success.
vice chairman. He Is a management supervisor with
schools, reassessing the district curriculum and creat craft. Taylor plans to continue her education, working
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn. A member of Michigan Re
ing programs for learning disabled students. She also toward a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Mary Breen, 55, lives in Plymouth Township. A re
publican state committee, he is also active in local par
served as a district media specialist. Sacha holds bache tiree, she taught in the Wayne-Westland and Dearborn
ty activities. He is also active in Newburg United Meth
lor's and master's degrees in education from Wayne 1. Schoolcraft College tol- schools and was assistant principal of Livonia Stevenson
odist Church and has taught at Henry Ford Community
State University. tion has risen in each of the High SchooL She was first elected to the boardin 1983
College, Dearborn. Greenleaf holds a bachelor's in engi
past three years. Is it fair to and was leading vote-getter
neering and management
1. Schoolcraft College tui- continue "soaking the stu in that year's race. Breen
from Rensselear Polytech
tion has risen in each of the dents" as critics have holds a bachelor's degree in
nic Institute, Troy, N.Y.
past three years. Is it fair to charged? If tuition isn't business education from
continue "soaking the stu raised, what other options Wayne State University and 1. Schoolcraft College tui
dents" as critics have would you prefer should the a master's degree in admin tion has risen in each of the
charged? If tuition Isn't college need additional mon istration from Eastern past three years. Is It fair to
raised, what other options ey? Michigan. continue "soaking the stu
would you prefer should the I feel the funds needed to dents" as critics have
college need additional mon keep up the high educational 1. Schoolcraft College tui charged? If tuition isn't
ey? quality of the college is most tion has risen in each of the raised, what other options
important. I look at tuition past three years. Is it fair to would you prefer should the
All costs have risen in the as an investment in one's fu continue "soaking the stu college peed additional mos
past three years and, as in M. Andrea Taylor ture. If raising tuition is dents" as critics have ey? l- :< ':'r
everything else, schools do what is prescribed by the fi charged? If tuition Isn't The historic funding strat
' not run on love. I would fa nancial advisers of the college, then it should be consid raised, what other options egy of approximately one-
vor getting the needed mon Patricia Sacha ered a necessity. A possible alternative might be to Mary Breen would you prefer should the Harry Greenleaf third from local millage,
ey from the state. We need evaluate the many programs and eliminate those that college need additional mon one-third from state appro
to be actively"involved in the are not cost-effective. To articulate with other colleges ey? priations and one-third from tuition remains sound
state financial situation. We now receive only 29 per
and high schools in the area so that Schoolcraft does not strategy. The contribution of tuition to the college's In
cent support, down from 40 percent. The latest figures Schoolcraft College makes a great effort to provide
offer courses such as typewriting, drafting and comput come has continued to average below 30 percent of the
show "schools get money from two pots: |2.8 billion quality education for the tuition that is paid. Because
er skills that may be redundant. total budget. Tuition should only be raised when, and by
from the protected school aid fund (including the lot-" state aid has decreased over the past 10 years, tuition
the amound necessitated, by controlled costs and pro
tery) and only $540 million from the general fund." The increases, were the sole option. As ray voting record
2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let gram needs. However, tuition rates that rise gradually
total is down from 66 percent to less than 6 percent shows, I favor first exploring all other options before
ting a private developer build office buildings on a por as needs dictate provide more stability and sustained
now. Taxpayers pour in billions to the state and receive considering the necessity of a tuition Increase.
tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby quality levels than large tuition increases engendered
very little in return for education.
Livonia residents said the offices represent "over-de periodically by built-up institutional pressures. State
2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let
velopment." Is this project necessary? appropriations continue to lag behind rising operational
2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let ting a private developer build office buildings on a por needs, and show little promise for substantial improve
ting a private developer build office buildings on a por In 1961, the founders of Schoolcraft College had the tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby ment in the future. Local millage already provides ap
tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby good sense to acquire 183 acres for the college. I believe LIvoDia residents said the offices represent "over-de proximately 40 percent of our operating bodget. ':
Livonia residents said the offices represent "over-de in progress as a rule, and I feel that leasing the property velopment." Is this project necessary?
velopment." Is this project necessary? is a wise decision. The financial rewards, along with The college is proposing a reorganization of facilities Please turn to Page 9
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Thursday, June 1, 1989 O&E
on tuition rates, land use
Continued from Page 7 oral candidate. He serves on the board of directors of cerned with increasing traffic and other related prob neering from Ohio State Uni
2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let* Livonia Chamber of Cbrfynerce, Livonia Family Y, lems. This proposed project, however, will provide reve versity.
tlnga private developer build office buildings on a por Michigan Human Services and Schoolcraft College nue to the college in the future to help meet an essential 1. Schoolcraft College tui
tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby Foundation and is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air public need. This is the important difference in this tion has risen in each of the
Livonia residents said the offices represent "over-de- Force reserves. Klrksey holds holds bachelor's, master's project versus the others that have been approved. past three years. Is it fair, to
and education specialist de continue "soaking the stu
velbpment'VIs this project necessary? ;
Development of this assetis important to long range grees from Wayne State 3. What, in your opinion, should be the role of School dents" as .critics have
vitality of th^ college. Capital investment funds from University, craft College in the 1990s? Givea a choice of only one, charged? If tuition isn't
th'ef state level, have been exceedingly limited as other 1. Schoolcraft College tui which should be given the top financing priority: classes raised, what other options
priorities such as prison construction have risen. The tion has risen in each of the preparing students for the work place, classes prepar would you prefer should the
Seven Mile Crossing project is already generating funds past three years, Is it fair to ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and college need additional mon
tp'Jhe college whicbr have been designated for endow- continue "soaking the stu universities or adult education classes? Why would you ey? \
iti^t and'capital Improvement. The Six Mile develop- dents" as critics have give top priority to that area? I am not unilaterally or
mfen't would be attractive and economically beneficial charged? If tuition isn't This is a. very difficult .question since you are asking unequivocally opposed to tu-*
bj our communities:^Ultimately, endowment fund in raised, what other options to establish a single priority for three very Important ition increases. However.they
David Tatman
come can contribute substantively to the college's' oper would you prefer should the aspects of education. To respond to the question, I would must be considered only after
ating budget. college need additional mon give priority to classes preparing students for advance all rpvenue sources have been exhausted and all
ey? ment to foury^ar colleges and universities! Although unnecessary expenditures eliminated. Creative revenue
:
f, What, in your opinion, should be tye role of School I voted against the recent Schoolcraft College nas a well-deserved excellent repu sourcing is a district' possibility here, especially consid
craft College in the 1990s? Given a choice of only one, increase in student tuition. tation in all facets of educational offerings, preparing ering the options of developing college real estate pri
wfjlch should be given the top financing priority: classes In'this instance, I felt it was an individual for the work plage and adult education vately and the' possibility of some type of "Joint ven
JackKlrksey
preparing students for the work place, classes prepar an excessive escalation of offerings are available not only at Schoolcraft but at a ture" in an academic sense with local industries.
ing students for advancement to four-year colleges and the student fees. The three number of other public and private educational sources
universities or adult education classes? Why would you primary college revenue sources are: taxes, student fees in this area. 2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let
and state aid. Even after adjusting millage rates down ting a private developer build office buildings on a por
giV'e top priority to that area?
ward (required by truth-in-taxatlon and the Headlee tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby
'As a trustee, I have worked to create, at Schoolcraft, David Tatman, 31, is a Plymouth resident. He Is a
a community of opportunity where all can advance provisions) the college will realize approximately an 8 superintendent with GM Hydra-Matlc, Ypsllanti. He Is Livonia residents said the offices represent "over-de
thplr; knowledge arid skills in their areaa.of ability and percent increase in revenue over the previous school active with Washtenaw United Way, the Boy Scouts of velopment." Is this project necessary?
interest. In the 1990s, Schoolcraft should continue to of year. This additional revenue can be used to meet much America, Washtenaw Council, and First United Method Please turn to Page 11
fera! diverse range of programming. The recent small of the increasing financial needs of the college. ist Church of Plymouth. Tatman holds a master's in
incase in the number of transfer students should be business administration from the University of Mich
encouraged through the maintenance of quality instruc 2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon a program of let igan and a bachelor's in industrial and systems engi
tion! specific articulation agreements, structures that ting a private developer build office buildings on a por
facilitate transfers. Given a choice of only one, top fi tion of college-owned land, though a group of nearby tiMwywramwiiwwMwmiuiu
nancing should go toward preparing students for the Livonia residents said the offices represent "over-de Roofs
CHIMNEYS
wplk pface, especially skills updating, re-education and velopment." Is this project necessary?
IT'S INTERESTING
retraining that Is vital to our business and industry. \ In responding to the question, if we focus on the word
"necessary," very few of the developments in Livonia IT'S EXCITING Cleaned Repaired
* ' . • ' • •• ' . • . • ' - '•
• %j'a, c-'•;k • Kl-r ksey, 60, lives in Lv ivo. •n i-a.v... He was appointed would meet that criteria. The developments in general, IT'S STREET SCENE Screened • Re-Roofed
to;the board in January 1988. He is director of commu however, do meet a need for our ever-expandiqg econo Read it every Monday Repaired Q New
nity education for Livonia Public Schools. A state House my. I have a great deal of respect for the feelings of the New • Leaks
member from 1977-84, he was also a 1987 Livonia may residents who He In this section of Livonia and are con-
Stopped
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andidate outlines his vision for SC in the 1990s
Continued from Pape 9 credit hour. I felt It was high then, oper build office buildings on a por dent the right decision was made. The role of Schoolcraft College In tering these sectors. Provided
1. Schoolcraft but the bottom line is that quality ed tion of college-owned land, though a This land Is a tremendous and valu the 1990s must be to keep abreast of Schoolcraft meets these needs, busi-^.
College tuition has ucation, as well as other things in group of nearby Livonia residents able resource which could be utilized the changes in business and industry ness and industry will identify withy-
risen in each of our lives, rises In cost. The decision said the offices represent "over-de to hold down tuition costs for years and constantly assess what the col the school by taking advantage of
the past three to raise tuition or ask for a mlllage velopment." Is this project neces to come. lege of fere, to meet the ever chang the services provided by the college,;.
years. Is it fair to Increase has to be made when it sary? ing needs, we must enhance the liai The need in today's society is no{* •
3. What, In your opinion, should be
continue "soaking comes up. If, in fact, an increase is son between Industry, business and what program receives financing,!.1
the students" as necessary, a team made up of com As a trustee, I would stress that the role of Schoolcraft College In the the college so that the school can but rather how quickly the college"'
critics have munity members, 6tudents, trustees we listen to the voice of the custom 1990s? Given a cbolcfc of only one, build programs useful to ;students en can react to change.
charged? If tui and representatives from the college er. Schoolcraft College is supported wblcb should be gived the top finane-
tion Isn't raised, LaWrence W. should be established to find out the by many customers, such as the log priority: classes preparing stu
what other options' Whitmarsh facts and review alternative re community, through taxes, students dents for the work place, classes HEY WESTERN-WAYNE
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would you prefer should the college
have training needs. We need to sur to four-yean polieges and universi
need additional.money? LIGHTEN UP
vey these groups and get their input ties or adult education classes? Why
In 1975, when'I was attending 2. Schoolcraft has embarked upon into the development of this land so would you give top priority to that :n
Schoolcraft; tuition was' $11 per a program of letting a private devel when completed-all will feel confi area?
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10A(W) O&F/ Thur$day„June 1, 1969
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0ar{, Tancill are best of field
WO PEOPLE will be elected to four-year
terms June 12 to the Livonia Board of
Board members Sari and Tancill
Education, which represents the north
are the beat choices to lead the
ern section of Westland.
school district in the difficult
Incumbents Pat Sari and Diane "Pat" Tancill years ahead.
are being challenged by former school trustee
David Cameron and Andrew Lendrum. We en
dorse Pat Sari and Diane "Pat" Tancill for the
two seats.
functions and what elements come to play in the
decision-making process. She does her home
One choice for voters is relatively easy, as Sari
work and consistently is prepared for board >«»«Bn»MpwEH-».»jniii.»rM«yB«r-r«Kggging1
Ifias become one of the strongest contributors to
meetings.
;the school board.
The Observer does disagree with Tancill's A community confronts
votes on two major issues — the phasing out of
Sari is a hard worker who keeps an open mind
infant care at Jackson Center and the decision
while analyzing all the components that go into
not to reopen Clay School. In both instances, we
an important decision. She has insight into
think she missed the heart-beat of the communi
human nature to complement her knowledge of
ty and followed administrative recommendations issues that affect us all
the district and grasp of educational/social is
instead.
sues.
But those two disagreements on issues are in
; Residents are well served by Sari's commit
sufficient for us to recommend the candidacy of BIRMINGHAM school district f^B
tment to curriculum. As we watch Sari at work on
a challenger. We remain convinced that Tancill residents who used to live-in Detroit This past Tuesday
the school board, we see her as a strong, effec
plays an effective role on the board and so en know what racism did to Rosedale
evening a troubled, yet
tive performer and endorse her candidacy for dorse her candidacy. Park. They know the same can hap
're-election. pen to Quarton Lake Estates. optimistic, group of
If re-elected, the two incumbents should pro This past Tuesday evening a trou residents gathered to
vide a strong board for working with a new su bled, yet optimistic, group of resi
•'\. THE SECOND choice is not as easy to make perintendent, who will succeed James Carli who dents gathered to share their feel share their feelings on
Steve
'Because the Observer continues to Be concerned died unexpectedly Dec. 20. The new superintend ings on the problem which cripples the problem which
'with the functioning of the total school board. ent is expected to be named by the end of June. our society more than any other — cripples our society Barnaby
racial and ethnic bigotry.
We are concerned because too many trustees The Livonia school district has had a long and This meeting could have taken more than any other —
amenities that many other commutf-'
,; see more in maintaining good relations with the envious reputation for educational excellence. place in your community. If one racial and ethnic
ities seek. * ;;;
«administration than with their constituents. The The new board has the potential to continue that hasn't, you can bet that one soon
bigotry. But conflict between the races is'
'>board's conduct often demonstrates a certain record in the difficult years ahead as today's stu will. something new. Up until now, that's
aloofness that communicates a "we know best" dents prepare for the changing world of the 21st It just so happened on this particu been left to other communities to'
lar rainy Tuesday night a group of
? stance. century. sort out. ';
more than 250 people huddled to have been surprised to learn often Now it's Birmingham's turn.
v gether in the Birmingham Communi times their children share in the ani
And those who attended the meet
>: This aloofness is not such a serious problem we ty Center to share their feelings mosity. Oh no. Most students, the
ing handled it well. The tone was"
"would suggest dismantling the entire board, but The Wayne-Westland school board en about this very serious problem. majority, haven't done anything bla something close to a revival mee^j
it is troubling enough that we put it to the fore- Black, Jew, Gentile and Oriental tantly racist.
c dorsements will be published next Thursday. ing. While television lights glared,
•front when evaluating incumbents. There are five candidates, including two in gathered. The community seems to take students and adults poured out their
'?•; Tancill also is a bright, hard-working trustee cumbents, on the June 12 ballot. "Reaffirming our commitment to some solace in the fact that most of hearts. The mood was hopeful. The
with a deep understanding of how the district democracy." the kids are less than outwardly hos mood was impressive.
tile. But many parents at this week's
f - That's the way that Michael Bouc Notably absent were long-winded
meeting admitted that in the privacy
hard, president of the Beverly Hills speeches from pblitlcans, many oT
of their homes, the children ex
board race Village Council, portrayed the gath pressed resentment over the racial whom managed to miss this very im
ering. portant function. After all, advocat
intrusion into their lives.
ing racial integration in the suburbs
In the past year the Birmingham FWyears, now, Birmingham area still doesn't bring many votes. ^
district has been plagued with a se residents have prided themselves on
Notably absent were statements
ries of racial incidents — student being leaders in the metro Detroit
by corporate leaders. Selling racial
against student, an age-old problem area. And to a great extent, they
diversity is a lot riskier than ped
passed from generation to genera have been. The greater Birming-
Elect Bowman, keep incumbents dling autos. ;•
tion. ham/Bloomfield area has given us
But residents who have the courj
many corporate and civic leaders.
age to care spoke out. Black children
STUDENTS espousing racial sepa The community has set the standard
and white children . . . "free at lasU
T ration, calling themselves skinheads, for the American dream.
free at last." \\
have been transferred from one Frankly, Birmingham isn't used to
HERE ARE many capable candidates building to another. Students have this kind of attention. Attention yes, Steve Barnaby is managing edJ,
running for seats on.the Schoolcraft scratched racial epithets on lockers. for the nice homes, good schools, itor of the 12 Observer & EccenJ
We find Mary Breen, Harry
College Board of Trustees in the June 12 Parents trying to understand, bright students and all the upscale trie Newspapers. '
Qreenleaf and Jack Kirksey the
community college election.
We find Ronaele Bowman stands out from best qualified candidates for the
>j***a mong the half dozen candidates running for a
six-year seats and Ronaele
^ four-year term on the Schoolcraft board. We also
Bowman the best choice for the from our readers
-recommend retaining incumbents Mary Breen,
^jflarry Greenleaf and Jack Kirksey in the race four-year seat.
Letters must be original copies and
r^tor a trioof six-year board seats. ' .
contain the signature and address ol
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""the four-year seaV From educator, to business { lieve challengers David Tatman and Lawrence
..person, to /former Schoolcraft student, the six' Whitmarsh could each prove a competent trus
and psychosocial dynamics of with a no-lose definition.
Social workers
candidates provide the diversity of backgrounds tee. • unwanted pregnancies. Get it straight, Gladden — accord
needed to create a successful Community college Neither, however, can match the depth of ex Women of all economic levels also ing to all reports, Rakolta does noil
board;. '"•"'•. ; / perience the incumbents can bring to the board. back women's must be ensured support services want to dictate the morals or tastg
•'-•'•; Only one, however, can be elected. Breen, the board's current president, is a per that include counseling on abortions, of you or any other lowbrow — only
The choice becomes clear when one considers sonable leader with a strong background in aca adoption arid foster care, or support to carve out a small chunk of Tu
right to choose for keeping a child. time when parents needn't won$
the seat to be filled had been held, by Rosina demics. While we sometimes wish she would take
Without these legal protections, that the kids will be doused wi^f{
Raymond. stronger stands on the issues, we acknowledge
literally hundreds of thousands of Inappropriate program content. «
her self-described role as a compromiser among
To the. editor: women will have, unplanned chil Given the enormous amount of TU
We believe Ronaele Bowman is the candidate the other six board members.
As the U.S. Supreme Court deli dren. Ah estimated one million more viewing by American families, it U
'who best matches that venerable lady's outlook.
Greenleaf, a former board president, is now berates the case of Webster v. will try to'Induce miscarriage or pitifully sollpsistlc to say "turn trg*
Not that there aren't plenty of reasons for re the board's senior trustee. As such, he is steeped Reproductive Health Services, the have unsa/e abortions — causing a channel" when the next channeils no
commending Bowman on her own. Trained in so social work profession shares a con rise in the maternal mortality as better than the last. ~" ?>
in Schoolcraft's history and b.rings a wealth of
ciology and psychology, she carries a lifetime cern that citizens be informed about welt axHieTninjber of serious medi Literally, the formula TV trash U
experience to the board. While he is a business
commitment to senior citizens and troubled the need for' women's self-determi calpfoblems so obtrusive that it is virtually irtjj
executive, and a strong booster of technical
youth.! - , • nation, personal privacy and Individ Reversal of theN^oe v. Wade deel possible for an unwilling Individual
( courses, Greenleaf also understands the vital
ual right In choosing to have a legal 8loh-ix)ll impose burdens and govern to avoid exposure to It, or to prevehi
As an unashamed liberal, and champion of lib role reading, writing and mathematics play in and safe abortion, ment control on 'women unlike any or limit a child's viewing of these
eral arts, she. would provide balance to the in- producing competent employees; We believe The National Association of Social impose I on men. rt will also erode terrifically enriching First Amend
creasingly conservative board — and what is so that's a valuable^vT^wpoint. • \ Workers does not take a position gains it sexual equjmty made in the ment shows. ,
concerning thelrnorallty or immoral last 16 years And while yotfre at it/your edito
wrong with that?•].•' Kirksey has only been on the board for one
ity of abortion. However, the profes GallStlmsOn, rial and advertising departments
We have no doubts that she possesses the intel year and it's difficult, at this point, to judge his
sion is concerned about the quality ACSW, president ought.to figure out where the Ofc
lect, dedication and enthusiasm necessary td be- effectiveness. But he can boast a relationship with
of health and human services If Michigan Chapter server & Eccentric stands!
icome a successful Schoolcraft trustee. Schoolcraft that carries back two decades. As di states are allowed to override a National Association of The paper's policy of no "adult"
rector of Livonia School's adult education pro* pregnant woman's autonomy. There • Social Worker* advertising, because it's not appro
Like Raymond, she probably won't win ail her
gram, he can keep a sharp eye out for duplication will be negative consequences to the priate for your market, Is sound
battles, nor most'of them, but she will provide a
of services between those programs and School woman if her health and life are Rakolta isn't business judgment, but Is in dead-
much-heeded perspective, one that otherwise
craft's, own continuing education services de- treated secondary to that of the bang conflict with editorial policy
would be lost. > ' ' partment. As a former state legislator, he can fetus. which touts "freedom of expression"
. Every woman must be able to se dictating taste without concern for the audience.
Other candidates impressed us, too. Thaddeus help speak for college Interests in Lansing.
cure safe surgical care, contracep Gladden ought to resign unless his
McCotter struck us with his thoughtful answers
' . While we're not recommending them this time, tion and information about the pre To the editor:... •'...-, philosophical integrity playj second
* and youths energy, M. Andrea Taylor's, back we still give high marks to challengers Tatman vention of further.unwanted preg- Writing an editorial bashing Terry fiddle to job security,
ground as a former Schoolcraft student,and
it and Whitmarsh*We believe Tatman's business naricies. She must be free to Rakolta was easy for your Jack There now, I feel much better.
* small businesswoman, Is'alsq impressive. In fact, background and desire to "give something back" participate In abortion services and Gladden because he used the old de Philip Veitevlch
we give all the candidates, including business to the community could serve the college in related counseling about the social bating trick of framing the issue : Bloomfleld Hills
men Thomas Davis and Richard Hay ward and
many capacities. We're also glad someone like. _
former educator Patricia Sacha, credit for run
Whitmarsh is already serving the college as a ©bfleruer Sc Acentric SNeuiBpaper a
ning. It's refreshing that voters have such a
member of .its quality management advisory
choice. V,
committee.
' For reasons listed above, however, the best Nonetheless, we find Mary Breen, Harry Steve Barnaby managing editor Suburban CommunicationsCorp.
choice is Ronaele Bowman. _ s ' Greenleaf and Jack Kirksey the best qualified 8u.8an Roslek assistant managing editor Philip Power chairman of the board
candidates for the six-year seats and Aonaelc Dlcklsham general manager Richard Aglnlan president
IN THE RACE for the six-year seats, we be- Bowman the best choice for the four-year seat. Richard Brady director of advertising
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Fred Wright director of circulation
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