News Watch
-
A:;i414W.
Ask about GM Salaried Retiree
Programs For More Savings
ELECTIONS
2004 SAAB 9-3
CONVERTIBLE
24 MO. LEASE
GLASSMAN Sa'OB
Welcome to the
state of independence
1-888-306-5188
glassmanautogroup.com
Mon. & Thurs. 9-9 • Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9-6 • OPEN SATURDAYS 10-4
On Telegraph Road At The Tel- I 2 Mall, Southfield, MI 48034
Based on GM pricing. Plus tax, title & plate. AD rebates to dthler. 9-3 Convertible requires $2500 due.
Security deposit waived based on credit approval. 24 mo. lease = 24,000 miles.
848290
Must have Oldsmobile owner loyalty.
*Free Oil Change with Repairs
*Free Detail
a
• Scratches/Dents Repaired
• Pick Up Si DeliVery Service
• Loaners/Rentals Available on Site
• Mobile Estimating
• 30 Years Experience
• 7 Locations to Serve You
• Work with All Major Insurance Companies
LLISION
RAFTSMEN
*See Chuck & Dee Dee for details
I N C O R P O R A T E D
248-356-6888
23500 Telegraph
Southfield
from page 19
and Responsible Citizenship
• Volunteer, coach, Farmington
YMCA, South Farmington Baseball
League; Society of Human Resources
Management
• MacArthur Scholarship on
International Peace and Cooperation
ss
Cheryl Swaim
• Farmington Hills resident, 13 years
• Married, two chil-
dren, one stepdaugh-
ter
• Co-owner Falcon
Stamping, Howell
• Member, FPS
Advisory Committee
on Citizenship; PTA,
Beechview Elemen-
tary; PTSA, East Middle School; East
Middle School Interview Committees
John Goshom
• Farmington Hills resident, 16 years
• Married, two children
• Commercial busi-
ness manager, Detroit
Region, Ford Motor
Company
• Retired Lt. Col.
U.S. Army Reserves,
25 years service
• Past president,
North Farmington
Football Boosters; Advisory Committee
for Citizenship; steering committee,
Senior All Night Party; Financial
Strategies Committee; U.S. Sen. Carl
Levin's Service Academy Selection
Committee
What is the most important issue fac-
ing the 2004-2005 FPS board?
PEACE OF MIND
ALIMAR SECURITY, INC.
Alimar Security, Inc. offers professional, uniformed guard services for retail,
office buildings/parking lots, events, etc. for those who want personal, professional,
and courteous attention to personal safety and customer service.
WE OFFER: • Professionally dressed, unarmed guard services
• Patrol vehicles for lots, sites, etc. • Locally owned and owner operated
• CCTV Security Camera Sales/Installation • Private Detective Services
Call us for a free security consultation.
—866—.A.1_111MAR-1
Custom Table Pads
FREE IN-HOME APPOINTMENTS
ANY NORMAL SIZE TABLE for ONE LOW PRICE
CUSTOM TABLECLOTHS
ALSO AVAILABLE
STARTING $4
AT
9
95
LEAVES
FROM 510.95
WASHABLE TOP
INSULATED
CALL FOR FREE IN-HOME APPOINTMENT
6/ 4
2004
20
Quality Table Pad Co. • 1-248-652-0248
Serving All of Southeast Michigan for Over 19 Years
24-hour phone service including Sunday. No mail or phone measurements. All F.O.B. factory. Many other qualities at reduced prices
Priscilla Brouillette
"The most important decision the
board will make is the selection of a
new superintendent since this individ-
ual will set the vision for the entire dis-
trict. We will be looking for someone
with strong communication and mana-
gerial skills. Other large issues facing
the district include renegotiating our
employee contracts and struggling to
keep existing programs running despite
the cuts in state funding."
Gary Sharp
"The most pressing issue will be
choosing the replacement for Dr.
Maxfield as district superintendent. If I
am re-elected, I will base my decision on
the individual's ability to implement our
vision statement at the building level. As
the district spokesperson, the candidate
will have to be able to maintain the col-
laboration we have developed with the
district employees and the relationship
we have with our community. He or she
will also have to provide leadership in
the budget development process as we
face continuing shortfalls from the state
educational fund."
Michael Sullivan
"Improving quality classroom educa-
tion and school performance within
current fiscal constraints needs to be the
central focus of the board. I will work
to reduce financial strain by conducting
an efficiency audit to redirect needed
funds to classroom activities by collabo-
rating with local private schools and .
reaching out to area businesses. I will
also support programs to engage parents
in the education of our children. I
would promote a proactive communica-
tion policy and implement a 'Code of
Conduct' for all board members and
board meeting participants."
Cheryl Swaim
"The most important issue facing the
FPS community is the relatively flat
rate of funding provided by the state's
per-pupil allowance in relation to the
increased costs our school district is fac-
ing. Fiscal responsibility is paramount;
we have to be more astute in our budg-
eting process and prioritize the ways
our money is spent, utilizing such tools
as a zero-based budgeting concept.
Assessment tools must be used to
ensure programs and resources that
allow every student to realize his or her
full potential. Also, students should
learn that we are citizens of the United
States first. Knowledge of the world
around us is important but should not
overshadow the importance of being a
responsible U.S. citizen with a solid
foundation of knowledge. Effective
communication at all levels is critical."
John Goshorn
"In addition to the 'New Attitude
Initiatives' developed by Cheryl Swaim,
Eric Rosenberg and me, I support a rig-
orous review of the district budget to
identify areas where expenditures can
be reduced. I believe we should offer
foreign language instruction in the pri-
mary and middle schools to prepare
students for the challenges of a global
economy. To uphold the district's high
standards of education, our students'
progress should be measured by testing
their basic reading and math skills in
grades 1 8. All of us should remember
that we have only one opportunity to
educate our students. Every day we
need to make our school district one
that makes every member of our com-
munity proud." ❑
-