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A18 (C) Observer & Eccentric I Sunday, December 18, 2005 LOCAL NEWS www.hometownllfe.com The Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive donations off 30 percent The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division's Red Kettle Christmas Campaign is currently $625,000 short ofits targeted pace and is on track to fall short of the $7 million goal by at least 29 percent. To date, the campaign has brought in $2.66 million, just 38 percent of the total $7 million needed to maintain current service levels in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties in 2006. The Salvation Army's $7 million goal represents real need as reflected byihe fact rubscribe to the Observer - call (866) 88-PAPER ",-'I ,." ,,' :~" "" ,,' ", ~ ~ . ,
www.hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric I Sunday, December 18, 2005 (C) A Friends strike deal to purchase Penn Theatre~"i BY TONY BRUSCATO STAFF WRITER When Brian West saw the flyer about efforts to save the Penn Theatre in downtovm Plymouth earlier this year, he was curious about the future of the landmark t,!lll.t:&.been . sir standing acrosS'~e-~treet froM' Kellogg Park since 1941.. C "I researched the Penn on the Internet, and there was a posting by Jennifer (Philpot- Munson) about efforts to save the theater," s'lid West, 37, the creative ditech.i--for an advertising agency. ".r thought maybe I could provide some kind of tharkyting and advertising suppod:' I West, who lives not far from the Penn, wandered to the Coffee Beanery, where nearly 50 other people gathered to talk about what could be .done to save the historic theater, which - at the time - was being threatened with demolition. "There was a lot of brainstorming;' remembered West. "Our main objective was to reach as many people as we could, let the people know the building was in danger of being demolished. We had no ideas, at that point, what might be done." A core group went on to start the Friends of the Penn, a preservationist group whose purpose is to save the Penn from the wrecking ball, and remain a viable venue for Plymouth's family entertainment. . Be careful what you ask for. After months ofnegotia- tions, Penn co-owner Chris Knight announced he and his partner, Pat Tortora, have agreed to sell the theater to the Friends for $1.2 million. "They have to see if they can raise the money;' said Knight, who reportedly paid $975,000 for the old theater. "If they can raise it, a deal has been struck." The Friends of the Penn have two months to determine if they can come up with the money. Not only to take ownership, but refurbish the theater, which has been dark for nearly two years. The group put down a $10,000 deposit. 'We have 60 days for due' diligence to evaluate where we are with fund-raising;' said West. "Our hope is we're able to do what we can to secure the building without having a Rotary yule 'party packs them in BY JULIE BROWN STAFF WRITER Erma Thompson and Larry Slavin were all dressed up with someplace to go last Sunday afternoon. The Canton residents and friends were waiting at the Plymouth Cultural Center for the doors to open for Plymouth A.M. Rotary's sixthannual senior Christmas party. "1 think it's lovely;' Thompson said. "I thin)< it's very nice." Slavin agreed, and appreciated the help of the hard- ' working Youth Leadership Plymouth and Interact students. (Interact is Rotary's high school program.) "It's nice that they have it. This one I look forward to;' he said. "those teenagers are so energetic. They want to help so much." The 200 seniors came from Tonquish Creek Manor in Plymouth, Independence Village in Plymouth Township and the community in general. "We have lots of entertainment," said organizer Steve AI{'xandl'owski, a Rotarian. Tl'(,fI' \\,1" "ine('r/Q')IH?,- the Central Middle School eighth-grade girls' choir under director Janine Grady, storytelling by Judge Ron Lowe of the 35th District Court, Miss Harriet's Dancers under the direction of Miss Terry, and Dr. Tom Clark as pianist/soloist. Evola Music of Canton furnished the piano, said organizer Bob Scoggius, who came up with the party idea years ago. "We do it to honor our seniors in our community for all they've given to us. We want to honor them with a special night at Christmas time," said Scoggins, retired city of Plymouth police chief and past club president. The Youth Leadership Plymouth and Interact students do an excellent job, Scoggins said, and seniors respond well to the presence of young people. "It's that energy they bring," he said. Santa wrapped things up Sunday with a visit and singing of Christmas carols. Alexandrowski and Scoggins find the party has been a popular event. The partv helps "show them how them," Scoggins said. "We keep them in the spirit." Rotarians again contributed to the success of the event with such varied tasks as decorating, helping to serve meals and cleaning up. Rotarian Nick Schultz of Sealant Equipment & Engineering made a contribution, along with Ruth Martin of Remerica Hometown One and Bill Pratt of Management and Tax Services. Larry Bird of Gabriala's in Plymouth provided gifts at cost, and fellow Rotarian Kathy Hosten, who does catering, made the fancy desserts. "It's an especially hard time of year for many seniors," added Alexandrowski. "I'd say it's one of our best projects. I don't think anything else we do reaches so many people:' Plans are already under way for next December's event, offered free of charge to seniors attending. Plymouth A.M. Rotarians continued their holiday endeavors Wednesday night by hosting a party for Infant and Preschool Special Education Program families at Tanger Center. Looking ,for Ladies tired .of DOing round ~nround on the fitness merry-go-roundl FITNESS LIFE STYLE Coaching is the evolution of personal training r-----~r-----~ I Rejuvenation II Rejuvenation I 8465 R0NDA I Personal Training II Personal Training I CANTON IF R E E IIF REEl (bel. Lilley & Haggerty) I, .. I 734-260-6221 II IIIIONE 45 MinuleIn-Home II734-459-2572 TWO 30 MinulePersonal Personal TrainingSession. I Tra}~~3~:I~~f"s II We bring:~~3~:,:~n"o youl I "'-- [#%m".~ I L Mustbe'akenwithina1weekPeriod'll I ~"'~AnoNA,~L~~!~: One coupon per customer only. One coupon per customer only. Not valid wllh olher oflers. II Not •• lld wllh olheroners. ... Over 12 Years Experience I' ')~ I 1 ... IlIlIlD DmII lBlD IIlIR!lI IlIIIiI I!ml - - - - - OE08398250 land contract:' Preliminary estimates indicated the group needs about a million more than the purchase price to renovate the theater. An agreement to purchase the building is only the first step. "Our advisory board has told us we have a solid plan," said West. "We're not only trying to save the Penn, but make it a first-class venue for affordable entertainment in the center of downtown. "We're going to encourage a harmonious relationship between all the arts and commnnity groups, so they know we are trying to re-open the theater for the entire community, not just as a movie the. ater;' he said. "By doing this, we will help secure Plymouth's future as a first-class visitor destinatlOn:' West is quick to point out that the Friends of the Penn "haven't done anything yet," because the deal hinges on fund-raising, some of which they hope to get from the 3,000 subscribers to the group's e-mail updates. "The theater has not been saved, it's merely the first obstacle that's been cleared;' said West. "But, it's no denying this is a good thing." The Plymouth Community Arts Council has been approached about contributing financially to the Penn Theatre project. "That has been discussed by our board, but we have not yet committed;' said ~tena Greene, I I executive director. 'We're t; 1 exploring all options. Certajhly, I being downtown and centrally I located is a benefit for ns and I all non-profit cultural pro- I grams~ ~ Knight, who remembers. 1 I going to the Penn to see fl I movies as a child, is hopeful) 'I the Friends can come up with the money. ." 'We (Knight and Tortoraj~ I hope they do it, they are a gOod I fit for Plymouth because th
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