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- Ј C - O f Teachers approve contract P-C School Board expected to ratify long- awaited deal last night R a i n , s n o w , t i m e . . . ...None OT them can stop Carv BY BRIAN CORBETT One down and one to go. That’s the situation with the tentative two-year deal between the Plymouth- Canton Education Association and the P- C School District. Teachers approved the contract, which includes a salary increase each of the next two years, in voting Friday and Monday. “It passed,” said PCEA President Chuck Portelli.

“The ‘no’ total was, put it this way, it was not like the last one (in 1994); the last one passed overwhelmingly.” Tom Cotner, the chief negotiator for the PCEA during bargaining sessions, said teachers approved the contract by “a fair margin.” Portelli refused to release vote totals. But a source said approximately 300 out of the 800-plus school district teachers voted against the contract. It was the most opposition to a ratified agreement, said Cotner. C a r y B l a c k c e l e b r a t e s The P-C School Board was scheduled to vote on the contract last night. Last week, P-C School Board President Mark Horvath said he anticipated approval.

A large number of teachers were expected to attend the meeting to witness the vote. 3 5 y e a r s a t P l y m o u t h P o s t O f f i c e (above) Cary Black receives a 35 year achievement award from Plymouth Postmaster Joseph Groff. Black has been on the same postal route in Plymouth for 30 of his 35 years of service. Black said he has- plans to work for a few more years before retiring (at which point you can find him watching hockey or spending time with his family). (Crier photo by Rob Kirkbride) Eight months of contract talks were brought to an end Oct. 10 when a tentative agreement was reached following a Please see pg. 2 How many carriers has Black trained over the years?

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Page 2 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 23s 1996 Teachers approve contract, board expected to follow suit #r . , r t Pocfelli said there were several contingencies upset *. ;withVseveral terms: of the; contract, including health care coverage, changes in elementary school specials (art, music, physical education) and the salary increase. “But it passed at all three levels,” he said. Continued from pg. 1 marathon bargaining session Oct. 6. In the deal, teachers’ salaries will increase 2 percent this year and 3 percent next year. Teachers have also been offered a choice of paying to keep their traditional Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage, or opt for one of two PPO’s. al attacks on union leadership.

“I would expect the mem­ bership to understand where we’re at. I don’t think it’s a personal attack on the leadership, Chuck Portelli or Tom Cotner. It’s what they’re looking at,” said Portelli. ; Cotner agreed. He said: “The contract we got is OK? : It’s not great.” . Neither Portelli or Cotner took the criticism as person­ Plymouth/Canton School Employees T h e F i r s t R a t e F u n d . T h e C o n n e c t i o n s S a v i n g s A c c o u n t SyiZ ; Zfr ! fjxj I; Xjjy Xv I viv I >>>'! * Ґ.: . * ...... W o u l d y o u l i k e y o u r R e t i r e m e n t P l a n . . . • C om m ission Free? • Self D irected? • D iversified Fund O ptions?

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THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 23,1996 Page 3 Now facility Agenda T h i s W e e k : • An open forum on the pro­ posed Plymouth street paving bond issue is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Plymouth City Hall. The bond proposal is on the Nov. 5 City ballot. • Warren Road, just east of Lotz, will close tomorrow and Friday, and possibly through the weekend, because of repair work on the CSX railroad crossing. Because portions of Koppernick Road are also closed for construction and crossing work, a detour will advise motorists to take Joy Road around the site. • First Step, a group formed to prevent domestic vio­ lence, is holding a cloth­ ing fundraiser Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at their Canton office, 5820 Lilley Road. Call 981- 9595 for more informa­ tion. Glenn Holtz, the director of production engineering at Simpson Industries shows a guest of their building dedica­ tion the latest in high-tech equipment used by the Plymouth Township com­ pany. Simpson Industries makes auto­ mobile components. (Crier photo by R. Alwood Jr.) Fire causes $75,000 in damage to Canton apartment building BY JANET ARMSTRONG An apartment in the Village Squire complex in Canton suffered approximately $75,000 worth of damage in a fire Sunday, according to Canton Fire Department officials.

U p c o m i n g • The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is holding their seventh annual Chamber Auction Nov. 1 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the cham­ ber office. The price includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, an open bar and dancing. According to Fire Chief Mike Rorabacher, the accidental fire, at the apartment located at Ford and Lotz roads, began after the residents of the apartment fell asleep with a candle left burning. “It was an accidental fire caused by a candle,” said Rorabacher, who added that he hoped this wasn’t a preview of things to come this winter.

“I hope that was it for these kinds of fires.” In addition to the substantial damage to the apartment where the fire originated, there was smoke damage to the upper apartments and smoke and water damage to the apartment downstairs, said Rorabacher. “I would imagine that there are a lot of apartments that are going to need a good cleaning,” he said. Salvation Army seeks needy families, groups to help I n d e x The Salvation Army is aggressively seeking needy families and senior citizens to participate in the Adopt-a-Family Christmas program.

Dole skips Plymouth The goal of the Adopt-a-Family Program is to provide needy fami­ lies with toys, gifts, clothes, health aids and a Christmas food basket. The Salvation Army has taken the pledge of “No One Without a Christmas.” Friends & Neighbors....pg. 6 Business.......................pg. 8 Happenings ........... .....pg. 11 Deaths .... .......... pgs. 20, 23 Sports ........ . ........ pgs. 24-25 Opinion...........................pgs. 26-27 Before the ink could dry on The Crier’s “Extra” announcing the arrival of Republican Presidential candi­ date Bob Dole in Kellogg Park Tuesday, the plan was scrapped. Instead, Dole visited Detroit Monday and yes­ terday morning.

Prospective families and seniors may call The Salvation Army between Nov. 4 and Dec. 6 to set up an interview. Please do not call before or after those dates. The number is 453-5464. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. But all hope is not lost for a top Republican to visit the area. The GOP announced Tuesday that Texas Governor George W. Bush will be in Livonia today to speak on behalf of the Dole/Kemp ticket. Bush will address a lun­ cheon meeting of the Plymouth, Livonia, Novi, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Westland and Garden City chambers of commerce today at noon.

The luncheon will be held at the Italian American Banquet Center, located at 39200 Five Mile between Newburgh and Haggerty. Call the Livonia chamber for ticket information at 427-2122. The program is made possible by businesses, community groups, schools and churches who adopt needy families. Individual families may adopt as well. Each year, the Plymouth Salvation Army gives out thousands of food bags to needy families in Canton, Plymouth and Northville. As the weather turns cold, the need increases even more. Is your group planning a holi­ day event? If you have a holiday listing you’d like in The Crier’s “Home for the Holidays” issue, call 453- @900.

The Salvation Army is looking for businesses and groups to display a “Baskets Filled With Love” poster and food drop box or perhaps even sponsor a food drive. The posters and boxes are available for pickup at the Salvation Army office.

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. , ..... - Page 4 THE COMMUNITY CRIER: October 23,1996 CITY OF PLYMOUTH NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,19% The proposed constitutional amendment would: 1) Establish the current Michigan Veterans’ Trust Fund and the Board of Trustees responsible for administering the fund in the state constitution. To the qualified registered voters of the City of Plymouth: 2) Require the transfer of all funds in the existing Michigan Veterans’ Trust Fund to the constitutionally estab­ lished Michigan Veterans’ Trust Fund. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 5, 1996, from 7:00 a.m.

to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of selecting persons to fill the following elective offices: 3) Authorize the State Treasurer to direct investment of the fund.

Hectors for President and Vice President of the United States United Slates Senator United States Representative in Congress Representative in State Legislature Two Members of the State Board of Education Two Regents of the University of Michigan Two Trustees of Michigan State University Two Governors of Wayne.State University Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff County Clerk County Treasurer Register of Deeds County Commissioner Justice of the Supreme Court, Regular Term, 4) Stipulate that except for the State Treasurer’s investment actions, an expenditure or transfer of a fund asset, interest, or earnings could be made only upon the authorization of a majority of the fund’s Board of Trustees.

Should this proposed constitutional amendment be adopted? ____ Y ES ____ NO PROPOSAL D A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO LIMIT BEAR HUNTING SEASON AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF BAIT AND DOGS TO HUNT BEAR The proposed law would: 1) Prohibit the use of bait and dogs to hunt bears at any time. Incumbent Position - Vote 2 Judges of the Court of Appeals; - 1st District 2) Prohibit bear hunting during open season for deer, bobcat and raccoon if baiting or hunting with dogs is permit­ ted during these seasons.

' ' - ' ,, Regular Term Incumbent Position - Vote 3 Judges of the Circuit Court - 3rd Judicial Circuit, Regular Term, Incumbent Position - Vote 12 | Judges of the Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit | Partial Term, Incumbent Positions - Vote 2 Judge of Probate Court, Regular Term, 3) Create penalties for violations, including temporary and permanent denial of hunting license. 4) Allow individuals to sue for damages caused by violations and to seek injunctions. Incumbent Positions, Vote 3 Judge of District Court, Districts: 5) Allow bear hunting by any method by government officials acting in their official capacity and for any person acting in defense of life.

35th - Regular Term, Vote 1 Should the proposed law be adopted? Plymouth District Library Board, 3 Trustees and to vote on the following State Proposals: __ _ Y ES ____ NO 1 PROPOSAL A PROPOSAL E A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 118 OF 1994 - AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF MICHI­ GAN’S BINGO ACT A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO PERMIT CASINO GAMING IN QUALIFIED CITIES The proposed law would: Public Act 118 of 1994 would: 1) Permit up to three gaming casinos in any city that meets the following qualifications:

has a population of 800,000 or more; is located within 100 miles of any other state or country in which gaming is permitted, and has had casino gaining approved by a majority of the voters in the city. 1} Change the definition of a qualified organization which is permitted tasponsor certain forms of gaming, includ­ ing bingo, millionaire parties, and raffles, so that an organization which is organized under the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, including a candidate committee, is no longer qualified to receive a license to sponsor such gaming. 2) Establish a Gaining Control Board to regulate casino gaming.

2) Permit a change in the single maximum prize or payout for a charity game sold by a licensed religious, educa­ tional, service, senior citizens, fraternal or veterans organization. 3) Impose an 18% state tax on gross gaining revenues. Should this law be approved? 4) Allocate 55% of tax revenue to host city for crime prevention and economic developments; allocate remaining 45% of tax funds to state for public education. YES NO Should the proposed law be adopted?

YES NO PROPOSAL B PROPOSAL G A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUDI­ CIAL OFFICES A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 377 OF 1996—AN AMENDMENT REGARDING THE MANAGE­ MENT OF MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE POPULATIONS The proposed constitutional amendment would: 1) Specify that a person must have been admitted to the practice of law for at least 5 yeaifs to be qualified to serve as a trial court judge, an appeals court judge or a supreme court justice. Public Act 377 of 1996 would: 1) Grant the Natural Resources Commission the exclusive authority to regulate the taking of game including bear hunting.

(Currently under the authority of the director of the Department of Natural Resources.) 2) Provide that this requirement does not apply to any judge or justice appointed or elected to a judicial office prior to the date the requirement becomes a part of the constitution. 2) Require the Natural Resources Commission to utilize “principles of sound scientific management” in making decisions regarding the taking of game and to minimize human/bear encounters. Should this proposed constitutional amendment be adopted? _ Y ES ____ NO 3) Require that a public meeting be held prior to the issuance of any orders by the Natural Resources Commission regarding the taking of game.

PROPOSAL C Should this law be approved? A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH THE CURRENT MICHIGAN VETERANS’ TRUST FUND IN THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND REQUIRE THAT EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUND BE MADE SOLELY FOR PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THE TRUST FUND’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ____ YES _ ___ NO and to vote on the following County Proposals: Conti t n Pg. 5

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