By RON SEIGEL MlchlJl.n Citizen o , to L z , m 1 n become w a bolishing the property , tein id, the State Legislature unintentionally de- troy this system. Sh not that in bolishing property , th legislature wanted to "challengeth tateto find n y to finance choo "and we not thinking bou th problems this might cause for downtown d velop­ m nt. OPE TE offi- cials will find D ways to fund city development, though she admits this might no be done at the same level. Saperstein said Devco will be working with other communities and with th legislature to get such program in pla . t • She admitted some officials re opposed to the TIFA sys­ tem and would not mind if it were abolished, but she did no believe such views would pre­ vail. Whatever happened, she said, this situation ould not top th Town Center Shopping Center planned for downtown Highland Par since the major source of funding for it was tate' and federal grants already in place and loans from the Devco and the developer. PROJECTS IN OTHER cit­ ies, where officials issued bonds or took out loans would have more problems, she noted. Saperstein said if nothing was done, investment might be inhibited in 3-10 years, since ter gone; Merchant of the Week Devco planned for a revolving fund in hich money would paid bac to th 0 niz tion and be recycled into loans for other projects. Sape tein dd this situation could also inhibit development of th area. However, she added th t DEVCO officials were hoping that the very exist n of town center in Highland Park would bring in in tmertt and money for services, such as streets, sidewalks, and parking. ADVERTISE HERE Nominations for the 1994 Michigan Small 'Bus in Person of the Year award and nine other honors are being sought by the U.S. Small Busin Administration. Award winners will be honored at the Twelfth Annual Michi- gan Small Busin Day conference in Lansing on April 26, 1994. 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Wainwright admitted that the promised cans that provided would be only 30 gallons, not the 45 gallon ones the city originally planned. However, Wainwright said, the city foundthat in bags larger than 30 gallons, if people put the garbage in loose, it would be harder to get them into the trucks. When asked, he admitted that some people were having trouble getting all their garbage in th 30 gallon containers and were buying extra ones them- elves in order to deal with the problem. HE D T plastic bags for the most part have not leaked and "The crews ar ting there fast. They're the ba DARRELL.JEROME BANKS ATTORNEY AT LAW 2476 EDISON, ST. DETROIT, MI 48206 (313) 865-3619 • 883-5948 Open 7 Day ,Champion Food Center "Neiqhborhood business should reflect the Champion Food Center, a full-scale neigh- needs ot the community," says Kelly Kuza, borhood supermarket, offers fresh quality owner of Champion Food Center, 7802 Mack meats and produce. Also, lottery players can A venue on the city's east side play their favorite instant games or the daily A family-owned business, Champion Food games. Store hours are Monday through Sat­ Center opened their doors to the community urday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 in 1975. "Everyone we employed lived in lhe p. m. community," Kuza recalled. According to Kuza, the key to good busi- Today, Kuza continues to hire from the ness in the community is to be part of the community. and employs nine people. "We community. have a mother and son team working in our "I would like to thank the community forthe meat department. We also have an employee support they have given. In 17 years I've had that has been with us for over 15 years," Kuza no problems. Everyone has been great. I am boasted. determ ined to stay," Kuza said . See our 'ad below for hours and location. 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