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David James, a Realtor, isthe newest member of theWayne City Council, appoint-ed to fill the vacancy createdwhen James Henleyresigned last month.

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Macee Logerstedt a 2013Romulus High School gradu-ate, inspired by her brotherWarren, organized a specialprom at her brother's schoolin Wayne

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The former PursellStation Post Office located at885 Penniman Ave. hasmoved a few doors away tothe corner of Harvey andPenniman to a remodeledbuilding.

See page 4.

Former Canton residentM.D. Taverner is launchingher novel, Willow Bend: AMara Hiddenbridge Mysterywith a book signing at TheNext Chapter bookstore inNorthville.

See page 7.

The Belleville AreaCouncil for the Arts will hostthe Fourth Annual ArtAffairon Main, Saturday, July 26and Sunday, July 27.

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The City of Westlandswore in two new police offi-cers and promoted six veter-an officers at a regular citycouncil meeting earlier thismonth.

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Canton Leisure Servicesand the National Recreationand Park Association arechallenging residents to getoutdoors this summer.

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Representatives from theSenior Brigade will discussonline safety at a meetingJuly 21 at the Inkster PublicLibrary.

See page 6.

Following months of contro-versy, Inkster Police ChiefHilton Napoleon submitted hisresignation to City ManagerRichard Marsh last Thursday.

In the written resignation,Napoleon cited “extreme work-ing conditions” and went on tosay, “The lack of resources andadverse working conditions has(sic) taken its toll on me.”

Napoleon's resignation, effec-tive last Friday, July 11, followedan extensive audit of the policedepartment by RiskManagement Associates whichstrongly suggested his replace-ment. In a detailed, 44-page

analysis submitted to the citylast month, Napoleon's leader-ship was questioned along withthe appearance of “cronyism”between he and Mayor HilliardHampton. Hampton personallyrecruited and hired Napoleon,a former Detroit officer.

In that detailed audit of thedepartment, Napoleon's leader-

ship is characterized as ineffec-tive and nonexistent and thedepartment described as “lead-erless.”

Napoleon's 3 ½ years as chiefhave been marked with contro-versy. Twice members of bothunions which represent the offi-cers in the city have taken votesof “no confidence” in his leader-

ship and management style. Hishandling of arrests and ahostage situation, along with

Judge Brian Sullivan of theWayne County Circuit Courtcautioned attorneys fromPlymouth Township last weekthat the municipality mustcomply with the stipulations ofa consent judgment allowingthe construction of LA Fitnesson Ann Arbor Road.

The judge granted therequest of attorney Timothy S.Wilhelm for a 21-day period toobtain the necessary permitsand agreements to allow theconstruction.

Sullivan made it clear dur-ing the hearing that the con-sent agreement between

Plymouth/Haggerty Associates,LLC, the owner of PlymouthTowne Center on Ann ArborRoad west of Haggerty Roadand the township is “operable”and the objections and argu-ments against the constructionof an LA Fitness were withoutmerit.

The only objection to theplan Wilhelm could offer wasthat the LA Fitness is now onthe corner of the complexrather than in the center.

Sullivan said the agree-ment, originally signed 11years ago and revised repeat-edly to meet ongoing demandsof the township, required theplan for the fitness facility be“consistent” not “identical.”

The developer is also askingthe court for $107,000 in pro-fessional fees and $14,000 paidto the township for “profes-sional review and copyingcharges.”

Voters in the City of Waynewill face two millage questionson the November ballot.

Members of the city councilapproved the ballot languageearlier this month asking vot-ers for a 1-mill tax for five yearsdedicated to funding publicsafety services in the city.

The millage will be request-ed as a renewal of an existingtax on the ballot Nov. 4.

The language will now go tothe Michigan Attorney General

for approval as required by thecity charter. The dedicatedmillage was approved by votersin 2010, however, the fundingwas not added to the policeand fire budget in the city butused to keep the budgets forthe two departments at exist-ing levels.

City Manager JosephMerucci said that the ballotlanguage for the millage couldonly be considered a renewalby amending the city charter to

allow for a 10-year levy.Councilwoman Susan Rowe

was adamant that the millagebe dedicated to police and firebudgets.

“I want to make sure thismillage is used for police andfire plus what is already allo-cated in the general fund,” shesaid at the meeting.

In addition to the 1-millrenewal for an additional fiveyears, voters will again beasked to approve 5-mills for

five years to pay police and fireretirement costs, which arenow a liability of the generalfund in the city.

The city budget, adoptedwith a projected $1.48 milliondeficit, is still facing reductionsin spending by council mem-bers.

Voters rejected the policeand fire retirement millagerequest in November of 2013.

”The City of Inkster does not

have the ability to adequately

protect its citizens

from crime and violence.

The reconstruction of Goddard Roadfrom Wayne Road to the CSX Railroadtracks east of Shook is off to a fast start.

Romulus officials said motorists are com-plying with a one-way travel detour on east-bound Goddard - and that it's business asusual in the downtown section of the city.

This is “phase two” of the construction onGoddard, which will continue through Nov.15. Phase one in 2012 saw the reconstructionfrom Huron River Drive at Five Points toRomaine. In 2015, the Goddard reconstruc-tion is scheduled for completion fromRomaine to the railroad tracks, includingthe downtown area.

“Our goal is to repair the road while caus-ing the least disruption to residents andbusinesses in the area,” said Mayor LeRoyD. Burcroff. “This year's project is off to agreat start.”

The Goddard reconstruction is a $5 mil-lion project, with federal aid picking up 80percent of the cost. Pamar Enterprises is thecontractor on the project. OHM Advisors isthe project engineer.

Construction on phase two began July 8with the removal of 10 to 14 inches of pave-ment on the eastern half of Goddard. Newroad cross section will include an all-newaggregate base and eight inches of asphaltpavement.

While the eastbound lane is closed, thewestbound lane remains open to traffic.When the eastbound lane work is complete,construction on the westbound lane willbegin. At that point, westbound traffic willswitch to the eastbound lane, keeping a lane

open to westbound traffic throughout theentire project. Traffic-control signs are post-ed throughout the construction zone.

“The contractor mobilized on site andbegan the removal of pavement in an expe-ditious fashion,” said Department of PublicWorks Director Roberto Scappaticci.“Motorists have acclimated to the construc-tion barrels and the detour and traffic ismoving smoothly.”

Key to the project's success is communi-cation with the public. Even before workbegan, Burcroff, Public Services DirectorRobert McCraight and Scappaticci wentdoor to door to explain the project to resi-dents and business people along GoddardRoad and to discuss their concerns.

A public information meeting took placeJuly 10 for business owners and residents inthe district, where project details, trafficdetours and plan specifications were com-municated. A website - www.romuluspro-jects.com - has been set up to provide week-ly updates on the project status. Informationalso is shared on the city websitewww.romulusgov.com and Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/cityofromulus.

“A high priority of my administration is tocommunicate effectively with those affectedthroughout the project,” Burcroff said. “Westarted early and intend to provide informa-tion on the website, through notification let-

Construction along Goddard Road in Romulus is already under way and will continuethrough the summer. City officials said the $5 million project is proceeding smoothly.

See Audit, page 6

See Road, page 7

Hilton Napoleon

Audit may have prompted chief ’s resignation

Road work under way in Romulus

Township has 21 days to comply with order

Wayne to ask voters to OK 2 millage requests

See Millage, page 2

Artist rendering of the new LA Fitness proposed in Plymouth.

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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGJune 23, 2014

Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden.Pledge of Allegiance Roll CallPresent: Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, CelesteRoscoe,Excused: William WadsworthAdministrative Officials in Attendance:LeRoy D. Burcroff, MayorEllen L. Craig-Bragg, ClerkStacy Paige, Treasurer1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Makowski to accept the agenda as amended. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None.Motion Carried Unanimously.14-233 2A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to approve the minutes of the regularmeeting of the Romulus City Council held on June 9, 2014. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo,Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-234 2B. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate to approve the minutes of the specialmeeting of the Romulus City Council held on June 9, 2014: 5:30 p.m. closed session, - Pendingunion matters, and 6:30 p.m. study session - Goddard Rd. Reconstruction Project. Roll CallVote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion CarriedUnanimously.3. Petitioner: Heritage-Crystal Clean LLC, 29060 Airport Drive, request approval for transferof hazardous and non-hazardous liquid industrial waste in containers.14-235 3. Moved by Choate, seconded by Crout to approve the petitioner request to transferhazardous and non-hazardous liquid industrial waste in containers. Roll Call Vote: Ayes -Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None Motion CarriedUnanimously.4. Chairperson's Report: Councilwoman Abdo introduced the new Principal of RomulusHigh School, Mr. Hall. Harold Pollard, a 20 year resident, addressed council with his concernover the speeding on Fourth Street. 14-236 4A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Crout to adopt a Resolution of Acknowledgementfor Bill and Jean Wadsworth's 47th Wedding Anniversary. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo,Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-237 4B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Crout to adopt a Resolution of Acknowledgement forCouncilwoman Abdo's Mother-In-Law, Christine Abdo's 97th birthday Roll Call Vote: Ayes -Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None Motion CarriedUnanimously.14-238 4C. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to grant a no-fee permit to JasonMalloy to close Beverly and Wayne Roads for the Diabetes 5K Run on Saturday, October 11,2014. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - NoneMotion Carried Unanimously.4D. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to accept the Chairperson's report. Roll CallVote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.Nays - None.Motion Carried Unanimously.5. Mayor's Report: Mayor Burcroff gave an update on the Visioning Process and SteeringTeam surveys.Mayor Burcroff made the following announcements:• Elmer Johnson Park re-opening on June 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.• DIA/Inside/Out - Art in the Park on Tuesday June 24th at Mary Ann Banks Park - • Romulus Fireworks on Thursday June 26th at 10 p.m. (June 27th - rain date), Mayor alsoacknowledged Lee Steel and the Rotary Foundation for their sponsorship.• Romulus Drug Task Force Golf Outing Fundraiser is Thursday July 17th at Gateway GolfCourse.Mayor Burcroff introduced the following new team members:• Suzanne Moreno, Director of Financial Services.• Jadie Settles, Ordinance Director (part-time position).• Tanya Cofield, Director of Recreation.14-239 5A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to adopt a Resolution of Recognitionfor the Barden, Hamilton, Sumners and Rosner family reunion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo,Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-240 5A1. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate to adopt a Memorial Resolution forBarney Lee Rogers. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-241 5A2. Motion by Makowski, seconded by Choate, to concur with the administration andaward Bid ITB-FH-13-14-1811for the purchase of road salt for the 2014/2015 winter salt sea-son to the lowest bidder, Detroit Salt Company at a per ton price of $46.61 for early deliveriesand $47.01 for purchases made after October 1, 2014. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden,Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-242 5A3. Motion by Choate, seconded by Makowski, to concur with the administration andauthorize extension of bid ITB-FH-13-14-1811 for the purchase of road salt for the 2015/2016winter salt season from Detroit Salt Company, purchases not to exceed budgeted funds. RollCall Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion CarriedUnanimously.14-243 5B. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate, to concur with administration andaward ITB Bid 13/14-22 for the acquisition of two (2) one ton dump trucks with dump bodies,towing packages, tarp systems and western wide out w/hydraulic extension snowplows to themost responsible and responsive bidder, Red Holman GMC in the amount of $88,044.Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None MotionCarried Unanimously.14-244 5C. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Crout to concur with the administration and award13/14-23, for the removal of a portion of the existing fence at Romulus Memorial Cemeteryand for the installation of 420 feet of new fencing to the lowest qualified bidder, RMDHolding, Ltd. d.b.a. Nationwide Construction Group in the amount of $8,225. Roll Call Vote:Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion CarriedUnanimously.14-245 5D. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to adopt a resolution authorizing theMayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the State of Michigan for the Wayne Road

sidewalk (Herman Street to Goddard Road) construction project. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo,Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-246 5E. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to adopt the Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan, approved by the Michigan Department of Transportation and required forFederal fund road project recipients. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-247 5F. Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski to adopt the right-of-way telecommuni-cations agreement with Fiber Technologies LLC for the use of existing telephone poles orunderground conduit for the purpose of constructing a fiber optic network extension to its serv-ice customer. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-248 5G. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe, to concur with the administration andapprove the appointment of Suzanne Moreno, Financial Services Director to serve onEmployee Health Care Plan and Trust Committee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden,Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-249 5H. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe, to introduce Budget Amendment14/15-1 to move unused funds from the 2013/14 budget into the 2014/15 budget for the BrandtRoad Project.Fund/Dept Current AmendedAccount No. Account Name Budget Amendment Budget*LOCAL STREETS*

Expense203-4310-743.90-10 Local Street Project Costs 0 $54,223 $54,223

Fund Balance203-0000-390.00-00 Local Street Fund Balance $192,431 (54,223) $138,208

To move unused funds from the 2013/14 budget into the 2014/15 budget for the BrandtRoad Project.Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None.Motion Carried Unanimously.14-250 5I. Moved by Choate, seconded by Crout to concur with the admin-istration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the consultant services tri-party agree-ment with Orchard Hiltz & McCliment for the Goddard Road.Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.6A. Clerk's Report:14-251 6A1. Moved by Choate, seconded by Roscoe to accept the second reading and finaladoption of the Municipal Fee Schedule. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-252 6A2. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Abdo to approve the request from City Clerk,Ellen-Craig Bragg, to schedule a study session on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. to dis-cuss an Ordinance Amendment. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-253 6A3. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Makowski , to concur with the administration andapprove the reappointments of Emery Long (current member) and Julie Allison (current alter-nate) to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2017. Roll Call Vote:Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion CarriedUnanimously.14-254 6A4. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate, to approve the request from CityTreasurer, Stacy Paige, to schedule a study session for Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. todiscuss the City of Romulus Third Quarter Investments. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden,Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.6A5. New water rates to be effective July 1, 2014, no action required by council. Residentrequested to speak regarding new water rates.14-255 6A6. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski, to approve the request from PoliceCaptain, Joshua Monte, to schedule a study session on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. todiscuss the adoption of a new Ordinance pertaining to minors in possession of spray paint.Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None.Motion Carried Unanimously.6B. Treasurer's Report:14-256 6B1. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Abdo to approve the City to enter intoa Tax Collection agreement with the Romulus Community Schools. This agreement shall beeffective for the 2015-2016 school year commencing July 1, 2015 and continuing thereafter-details and clarifications are provided in the agreement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden,Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.14-257 6B2. Moved by Malowski, seconded by Choate, to adopt a Memorial Resolution forCraig Weidemann. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.7. Public Comment: Resident commented and asked the City for assistance regarding theovergrown bushes, garbage and poor condition of the vacant property near her residence. Chairman of the Cemetery Board commented on the beautiful appearance of the cemetery.Resident commented on rate increases, council meeting agendas, the City website and theEnvision Romulus meeting, encouraging residents to attend.Jeff Gorman introduced himself as a candidate for the 13th Congressional District House ofRepresentatives.8. Unfinished Business9. New Business10. Communication14-258 11. Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski to approve Warrant 14-12 in the amountof $311,303.75. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Roscoe, Makowski, Roscoe.Nays - None.Motion Carried Unanimously12. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously. I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the forego-ing to be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held onJune 23, 2014. Publish: July 17, 2014

WAYNECouncil appoints David James to vacancy

St. Mary School now accepting students

The newest member of theWayne City Council has somedefinite ideas about improvingthe community and easing theburden on taxpayers.

David James, 56, a licensedRealtor, was selected by mem-bers of the city council to fill thevacancy created when JamesHenley resigned last month.James will now serve until thenext regular election inNovember of 2015.

James said that as a Realtor,the drop in property values inWayne has troubled him, bothprofessionally and as a residentof the community.

“We need to bring up these

property values in the city. I thinkwe can do that and improve thequality of life for everyone,” hesaid.

James has served on the cityplanning commission for twoyears, replacing Henley when hewas elected to the council. Hesaid that experience, too, hasconvinced him there are ways toimprove Wayne.

“I don't think you do it by clos-ing stuff and passing millages,”he said. “We've got to bring up thehome values and we do that bybringing more new people intothe community as homeowners.”

James said that at one timeRealtors used to consider Wayne

the “best kept secret in WesternWayne County.”

“People could get a nice homein this town where we had excel-lent, award-wining schools andstrong city services. We need tobring back the awareness of whata gem this community is,” Jamessaid.

James served on the WayneWestland Community SchoolsBoard of Education from 1995-1999 and was also elected to theWestland City Council. He wasone of several officeholdersrecalled by disgruntled voters.

Council members also inter-viewed Thomas Porter whoserves on the Wayne Planning

Commission, Keith Tilley, presi-dent of the Wayne SoccerAssociation and Shari Welch,who finished just behind Henleyin the election last year.

James’ nomination, byCouncilman John Rhaesa, gar-nered only one opposing votefrom Councilwoman SusanRowe. Rowe said that sinceWelch had already campaignedfor the office and that people hadvoted for her, she was her choicefor the appointment.

James said he is looking for-ward to working with the councilmembers and serving the bestinterests of the residents of thecity.

Students are now beingaccepted for the 2014-2015 schoolyear at St. Mary Catholic Schoolin Wayne.

The school is located at 34516Michigan Ave., in Wayne andoffers a pre-K-eighth-grade pro-gram for both Catholic and non-Catholic students. The schoolscores consistently in the top 25percent nationwide on the IowaStandardized Test, according to aschool spokesperson. Educatorsteaching grades six through eight

use the Middle School Mode forpreparing students for highschool, she added.

St. Mary is a diverse schoolwhich offers a multitude ofenrichment programs that stu-dents can explore beyond thebasic curriculum. Examplesinclude onsite campus learningspecialist/ during and afterschool tutoring, National JuniorHonor Society, choir / bells/ band,Scouting program, CYO sports,Academic Olympics and before

and after school careFor more information, call

(734) 721-1240 or email schoolof-fice@stmarywayne.org.

David James

MillageFROM PAGE 1

During the meeting Meruccinoted that while the 1-mill levyadopted in 2010 generatedabout $670,000 in property taxrevenue for the city at that time,the consistent drop in homevalues in the city has reducedthat amount to about $370,000.

The current millage rate inthe City of Wayne is about$48.8957 per every $1,000 of tax-able property value, accordingto the city website.

The City of Westland swore in two newpolice officers and promoted six veteranofficers at the regular city council meetinglast week. Officers Joshua Wolfe and KevinChubb were sworn in, and Officer ToddAdams was promoted to Deputy Chief.Officers Daniel Serrano, RichardKummert, Kevin Swope, Timothy Horvath,and Burke Lange all received promotions.

Wolfe served the Belleville PoliceDepartment for the past two years andearned a bachelor's degree from MadonnaUniversity. Chubb has spent the past sixyears with the Detroit Police Department,and has received several awards for hisservice.

New Deputy Chief Adams has servedthe Westland community since March of1997, when he came to Westland from

Detroit. He has worked as a Field TrainingOfficer, was a member of the SpecialInvestigations Unit, and worked with theDetective Bureau.

In his new role, Adams will manage theInvestigative Bureaus for the Department.

Officers Serrano and Kummert wereeach promoted to lieutenant. Both officershave been with the Westland PoliceDepartment since 1997 and have served innumerous capacities. Their new assign-ments will put them in command of nightshift platoons.

Officers Swope, Horvath, and Langewill be the newest sergeants in the depart-ment. Each officer has served 10 years ormore for the department in a number ofdifferent roles. Swope has been serving asa hostage negotiator and will now be

assigned to the Traffic Bureau. Horvath has served in the military for

the past 27 years, is currently a FirstSergeant at Selfridge Air National GuardBase, and he has now been assigned as aday shift supervisor.

Lange, who was selected as theWestland Police Officer of the Year in 2011,will be moving from the Tactical ResponseUnit to be an investigator in the Detective

Bureau. “It's always great to welcome new and

talented officers into our community. Welook forward to your dedication to protectand serve our residents,” said MayorWilliam Wild. “And congratulations to thepromoted officers who have earned theirnew ranks from their years of hard-workand dedication to the police departmentand Westland community.”

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PLANNING COMMISSIONCHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNECOUNTY, MICHIGAN.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township ofCanton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 4 2014, in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton TownshipAdministration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the ZoningOrdinance:

ANTIOCH SENIOR HOUSING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) -(PRELIMINARY PLAN)- CONSID-ER REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON PARTOF PARCEL NOS. 108 99 0001 706 and 108 99 0001 708 Property is located north of Michigan Avenue and east of SheldonRoad.

Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, July 31, 2014 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.

SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, ChairmanPublish: Newspaper- July 17, 2014 EC071714-0961 2.5 x 8.482

Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings July 8, 2014A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 1150 CantonCenter S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to theFlag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: NoneStaff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Mutchler, Jeff Goulet Staff Absent: Director FaasGuests: Jim Clarke and Tim Loughrin of Robertson Bros.; and Danny Veri, Livonia Builders Adoption of Agenda Motion byBennett, supported by Williams to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes Motionby Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of June 24, 2014 as presented. Motion carried unanimous-ly. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments: George Miller, 1946 Briarfield asked if the petition regarding the noise levels anddaily use of the gun range was on record. Director Mutchler stated the petitions have been received and the policy of usage onweekends and holidays is under review. Mr. Miller stated a portion of roadway at 2388 Berwick in Canton is deteriorated.Payment of Bills: Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Yack to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unan-imously. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Set Public Hearing Date for ProCoil Industrial Facilities Tax ExemptionCertificate. (Supv) Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for August 12, 2014, to consider theIndustrial Facilities Exemption application for ProCoil’s personal property at their facility located at 5260 Haggerty. Motion car-ried unanimously. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of a Minor Planned Development for GardenVillas at Cherry Hill. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve a Minor Planned Development forGarden Villas at Cherry Hill Village. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTERTOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of a Minor Planned Development for Garden Villas at Cherry Hill VillageWHEREAS, the Project Sponsor has requested approval for a Minor Planned Development for Garden Villas at Cherry HillVillage located on the east side of Denton Road south of Cherry Hill Road on tax parcel no. 078-99-0009-712; and, WHERE-AS, the Planning Commission voted in favor to recommend approval based on the findings that the proposed development planis in keeping with the intent of the Cherry Hill Village Overlay District, provides a compatible transition from the higher densi-ty of Cherry Hill Gardens to the single-family development in Central Park Estates and, is consistent with the Future Land UsePlan and development objectives for this area. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the CharterTownship of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the Minor Planned Development for Garden Villas at Cherry Hill Village,as it meets the goals and objectives of the Cherry Hill Village Overlay and provides a compatible transition from the higher den-sity of Cherry Hill Gardens to the single family development in Central Park Estates, subject to the terms set out in the proposedagreement and development plan. Item G-2. Consider Preliminary Approval of the River Hill Ridge Planned Development.(MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin for Preliminary Approval of River Hill Ridge Planned Development.Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTONPreliminary Approval of River Hill Ridge Planned Development WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor has requested prelimi-nary approval for the River Hill Ridge Planned Development, locates north of Proctor Road between Denton and Ridge Roadson parcel nos. 075-99-0004-003, 075-99-0013-702, 076-99-0002-000, and 076-99-0004-000; and, WHEREAS, the PlanningCommission voted to recommend preliminary approval based on the findings that the proposed development plan is consistentwith the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the planned developmentand determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to theconditions outlined in the Planning Commission recommendation and recommendations attached hereto and made a part hereof.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does herebyapprove the Preliminary PDD for River Hill Ridge, as the proposed development provides a compatible transition from CherryHill Village, preserves and protects the Rouge River Corridor and provides a pedestrian bridge across the Rouge River and com-pletes the path system to Proctor Road, allowing a connection to Independence Park and the Hamlet. ADDITIONAL PUBLICCOMMENT: None OTHER: Treasurer McLaughlin stated the Friday Night Jazz Concert Series begins Friday July 11, 20147:00 pm at JC Penney’s. Supervisor LaJoy stated Director Mutchler will be attending Session 257 of the National FBI Academyfor 10 weeks. Trustee Anthony also voiced his support of Director Mutchler’s commitment to the township. ADJOURN:Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. – Philip LaJoy,Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett, Clerk – Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through ourweb site www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. EC071714-0964 2.5 x 5.817

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTONNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 12, at 7 p.m. in theFirst Floor Meeting Room at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton Michigan aspart of its regular meeting.

The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a request from ProCoil Company LLC, for an Industrial FacilitiesExemption Certificate for personal property at their facility located at 5260 Haggerty within the Canton InternationalCommerce Park Industrial Development District, the legal description of which is as follows:

Situated in the Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:Legal Description: 35Z1A2 Z1BPT OF SE 1/4 SEC 35 T2S R8E DESCAS BEG S 89D 57M 34S W 79.95 FTAND S 00D 23M 44S W 421.12 FTFROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC 35TH S 00D 23M 44S W 523.95 FTTH S 03D 15M 32S W 536.99 FTTH S 79D 06M W 1120.19 FTTH N 00D 07M 14S E 1274.26 FTTH S 89D 52M 46S E 1131.44 FTTO POB 30.01AC

Parcel# 140-99-0012-705

Publish: The Eagle, July 17, 2014 Terry G. BennettClerkEC071714-0963 2.5 x 3.269

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTONREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan will acceptsealed proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 for the following:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP SOLICITATION

Proposals may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contactMike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,company name, address and telephone number and date and time of opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or rejectany or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disabil-ity in employment or the provision of services.

TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK

Publish 07/17/2014 EC071714-0962 2.5 x 2.076

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearingimpaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at themeeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliaryaids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:

Gwyn Belcher, ADA CoordinatorCharter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road

Canton, MI 48188(734) 394-5260

Published: July 17, 2014 EC071714-0959 2.5 x 1.557

WESTLANDCity ‘Challenge for Compassion’ is Saturday

6 police officers promoted, 2 patrolmen hired

Home loan seminar planned

As part of Mayor William R.Wild's Compassionate CityInitiative, Westland will host a“Challenge for Compassion” thisSaturday, July 19 at Central CityPark. The challenge is a day-longevent for people of all ages toraise funds for charities andorganizations, with the goal ofbecoming Michigan's most com-passionate city where residentsroutinely show compassion to oth-ers and especially those less-fortu-nate.

“This is going to be a great dayand will benefit some great caus-es,” said Wild. “By partnering withlocal non-profits and neighbor-hood outreach groups, we are

going to create increased aware-ness and start a brushfire of com-passion in our community.”

The schedule of eventsincludes: • Starting at 8:30 a.m. and contin-uing all day, will be a softball tour-nament at the Wayne Ford CivicLeague to benefit Do Unto Others,a group that supports individualswith intellectual disabilities andspecial needs. To register go towww.WWDUO.org/events.• From 8-9 a.m. the March forLiberty will take place. Proceedsfrom the march will go to CampLiberty, which helps disabled vet-erans. The suggested donation is$10 per family, or $5 per adult and

$2 for children. To register, emailritechoicehhc@gmail.com.• From 8:30-11:30 a.m. St. MaryMercy Hospital personnel will bemanning a Health InformationStation. They will also be collect-ing non-perishable food items todonate to the St. Mary John BoldeMemorial Food Depot.• From 10-10:30 a.m. there will bean Elementary Zumbathon.Children of all ages can partici-pate in this event to benefit St.Jude's Children's Hospital.Parents can register their chil-dren by calling (734) 467-3259 oremailing aalejandromaria@yahoo.com.• Continuing from 10 a.m. through

12:30 p.m. will be a chipping con-test for golfers. Registration is notrequired, and proceeds go to St.Matthew's Food Pantry.• A balloon toss is planned from10:40-11 a.m. organized by theWestland Youth AssistanceProgram. This event is for all ages,costs $1, and benefits theCompassionate City Initiative.Registration is not required. • A boot-camp work out led byBuddy Shuh of the Biggest Loserwill take place from 11 a.m. until12:30 p.m. Participants 17 andunder must be accompanied by anadult with a liability waiver signedby the parent. Pre-register byemailing jfschr@comcast.net.

Proceeds will benefit the TEARSFoundation, which helpsbereaved families who have lost achild who was one year old oryounger.

The Compassionate CityInitiative was launched earlierthis year by Wild, after a uniqueopportunity to meet with the DalaiLama, with the goal of buildingconnections between neighborsand to promote good will in thecommunity. Westland is the firstcity in Michigan to join theCompassion Cities Initiative.

To learn more about the initia-tive and the Challenge forCompassion, residents can visitwww.CITYOFWESTLAND.com.

Westland residents at risk of losing theirhomes can attend a free Loan Modificationand Short Sale Workshop from 6-7 p.m. onthe fourth Tuesday of each month at theDorsey Community Center, 32715 Dorsey,east of Venoy.

Annette Compo of WJR Real Estate 411and Linda Miller, an MSHDA-certified

foreclosure counselor with National FaithHomebuyers, will meet with residents to doan overview of the foreclosure process.

Westland is working with developers toassist residents who lost their home to fore-closure remain in the same neighborhood.

To register, email lindamiller@national-faith.org or call (313)-378-5418.

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PLYMOUTHPost Office now in new home in downtown Plymouth

The downtown Plymouth Post Officehas now moved to a new home.

The former Pursell Station locatedat 885 Penniman Ave. has moved a fewdoors away to the corner of Harvey andPenniman to a remodeled building thathad been vacant for almost a decade.The building, last used as a conven-ience store, has been modernized andbrought up to code.

After 80 years in a classic-style postoffice built in 1935, the United StatesPostal Service sold the building lastyear, saying it was too large and citingcost-cutting measures. The new own-ers, Plymouth residents Mark andPatricia Malcolm, plan to convert it to afood market.

The Pursell Station was named forCarl Pursell a long-time Plymouth resi-dent and congressman.

The building contains a famousmural painted in 1938 fostered by adepression-era works program thatemployed people to work on publicprojects. Documented by theInternational Center for Arts of theAmericas at the Museum of fine Arts,

Houston, the mural on the west wall ofthe Plymouth Post Office, “PlymouthTrail” is the work of famed artist CarlosLopez. From 1937-1942, Lopez com-pleted many important murals fornumerous post offices in Michigan andwas extensively involved in the muralmovement prompted by the UnitedStates government-sponsored WorksProgress Administration (WPA) and itsPublic Works of Art Project during the1930s.

New building owner Mark Malcolmsaid that the remodeling and renova-tions of the old building will have to beapproved by the State Historic Office.That office has agreed to place theproperty on the National Register ofHistoric Places.

“In terms of tenants and uses wewould hope to attract to add value tothe community…”

Postmaster Robert R. Alt said hewas very pleased with the new site as itkept the post office downtown and partof the community.

“We want to take care of our peo-ple…I think it was a good choice.”

In an effort to protect habitat andwater quality of the headwaters and trib-utary branches of the Rouge River, ecol-ogists, under the direction of WayneCounty and the Michigan Department ofEnvironment, have been collectingextensive technical information on itssub-watersheds since 1993, funded byCongressional appropriations and man-aged by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA). Included inthe project is the Middle 1Subwatershed and its ecosystem locatedin McClumpha Park in PlymouthTownship.

Last week contractors started work,

drilling for soil samples and removingbrush and small trees to construct a con-troversial and hotly contested 400-seatamphitheater planned within the wood-ed area of the 81-acre park. The park isdesignated as a subwatershed and pro-tected monoculture, where trees andgrasses can survive in just 3 inches ofsoil. Nearby, mature maple and beechtrees tower 100 feet close to some of thepriciest homes in the township.

There are already several recreation-al facilities located within the Middle 1Subwatershed, including Maybury StatePark, Wayne County Middle RougeParkway, Northville Downs Race Trackand Plymouth Township Park where anadvisory group is charged with the man-agement of the land.

Don HowardStaff Writer

Amphitheater work begins

Local attorney John Stewart and concerned citizens were on hand recently as contrac-tors from the Environmental Protection Agency took soil samples from the proposedsite of a new amphitheater in Plymouth Township Park.

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CANTONOUT is INLeisure Services Department offersprograms to lure families outside

Strict enforcement of sign ordinances planned in township

Canton Leisure Services and theNational Recreation and Park Associationare challenging residents to get outdoorsthis summer. To spur residents into enjoy-ing some of the opportunities offered inCanton, the Leisure Services departmentis offering several unique recreationopportunities the week of July 18-25.

This year, the Park and RecreationMonth theme, “OUT is IN and familieswill have a chance to get outside during aFamily Camp Out Movie Night in HeritagePark on Friday, July 18. Families can setup tents and camp overnight at HeritagePark and view an outdoor screening ofDespicable Me 2 (rated PG), as well astake part in family-friendly activities. Formore information on that event, visitwww.cantonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.

“Our goal for July is to have no childleft inside,” said Andrew Grose, eventcoordinator. “Canton Leisure Servicesmakes it easy for individuals and familiesto enjoy the outdoors and have fun in thesun all summer long.”

Other programs offered will also be get-ting outside during the week to participatein events like canoe rides, nature walksand bird watching.

Canton Leisure Services offers outdoorevents and recreation facilities for individ-uals and families all summer. Some ideasfor getting outside include:• Taking a stroll or bike ride on the Lower

Rouge River Recreation Trail• Having a picnic in Freedom Park• Playing a game of tennis in Griffin Park• Visiting the Splash Pad at Flodin Park

• Playing a round of golf at Fellow Creek• Bringing the kids to the Range at

Pheasant Run - kids get a free rangetoken and bucket of balls with purchaseof a medium or large bucket of balls allthrough July

• Enjoying a free outdoor concert onWednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in

Canton all month long• Shopping for local produce and goods at

the Farmers Market at PreservationPark from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sundays.

For more information on Canton eventsand programs and recreation ideas, visitwww.cantonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.

Political candidates in the area got apersonal letter recently from CantonTownship Director of Safety ToddMutchler.

It wasn't an endorsement.Mutchler sent the candidates a warning

regarding political signs that are now dot-ting the landscape of the community.

“As a candidate for public office, it is

your responsibility to ensure complianceto the sign placement requirements byyour committee members and/or volun-teers,” Mutchler's letter stated.

Mutchler also warned candidates abouterecting signs within 100 feet of any elec-tion precinct.

The letter is part of a township-wideeffort to clean up the proliferation of signs

that seem to appear during the summermonths. Canton police, building and ordi-nance officers will soon begin to seize ille-gal signs and impose fines of up to $200 fora first offense, $400 for a second offenseand $600 for each subsequent violation ofthe township ordinances regarding theplacement of signs.

Signs cannot be placed in public rights-

of-way, on utility poles, vacant land orfields according to local ordinances.

Legal signs include those which areplaced with a permit obtained from thetownship or political signs placed on occu-pied private property with permission ofthe property owner.

Others will be subject to the penaltiesoutlined in the township ordinances.

Wanted manThe Canton Police Department is asking forhelp with identifying the suspects captured inthese surveillance photos. Police are investi-gating a pharmacy break-in that occurred onJune 16. The two white males photographedcut wires in the rear of the building beforebreaking in. Information on the identity of thissuspect can be called in anonymously to theCanton Police Department at (734)394-5400.

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CITY OF ROMULUSBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING15920 HURON RIVER DRIVE

ROBERT PAGENotice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. onWednesday, August 6, 2014 for the purpose of considering a variance request. The publichearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,Romulus MI 48174-1485.

The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider a variance from the Cityof Romulus Zoning Ordinance as follows:

1. Fence Height Variance (Section 3.05(1)) to allow an 8-foot high privacy fence located at15920 Huron River Drive. The ordinance allows a height of six (6) feet therefore a 2-footvariance is requested. A variance to Section 3.05(b)(2) is also requested to allow an unfin-ished fence to face an adjacent property.

The subject property is located on 15920 Huron River Drive. DP#82-80-121-99-0009-000.Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment onsaid request. Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, August 6,2014 and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.

Ellen Craig-Bragg, City ClerkCity of Romulus, Michigan

Publish: July 17, 2014

Asbestos and Hazardous Material Abatement and Demolition Services

The City of Inkster will receive Requests for Qualifications (RFQ's) at the OFFICEOF THE CITY CLERK, 26215 Trowbridge Avenue, Inkster, Michigan, 48141, untilJuly 30, 2014, at 11:00 am. The purpose of this RFQ is to create a list of qualifiedvendors to provide abatement of asbestos and hazardous materials and demolitionservices for the City of Inkster. Services are being requested for single family ormulti-residential homes and commercial buildings.

Specifications and forms are available on the City of Inkster's website at www.city-ofinkster.com or contact Community Development @ 313.563.9760.

THE CITY OF INKSTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECTANY AND ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITIES, AND ACCEPT ANYBID IT MAY DEEM TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.

Publish: July 17, 2014

BELLEVILLE - INKSTERArt Affair planned for next week in downtown

Senior Brigade visits library

Officers graduate from command class

Check us out online at www.associatednewspapers.net.

The Belleville Area Councilfor the Arts Will host the FourthAnnual Artaffair on Main, from10 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday,July 26 and from 10 a.m. until 5p.m. Sunday, July 27.

The display and sale of fineart, craft and entertainment willtake place on the the tree-linedstreets of downtown Belleville.Local artist Tim Marsh willagain be joining the show alongwith many other artists likeYpsilanti native Vicki Meyerwith her imaginative yard artand Ohio native Lenny Putz andhis beautiful photography.ArtAffair on Main 2014 will offera food court featuring a varietyof sandwiches, rib plates and

Palazzolo's Gelato truck.New for 2014, ArtAffair on

Main will partner with theDetroit Institute of Arts in offer-ing a drop-in workshop whichwill feature DIA guided projectsfor guests to create and takehome with them. Wine andCanvas Ann Arbor staff mem-bers will be on hand to help visi-tors in create beautiful paintingsof their own. Both of these cre-ative opportunities will be pro-vided free of charge during theevent.

ArtAffair on Main 2014 willalso include entertainment onthe Main Stage. Entertainersthis year include Detroit legendThornetta Davis at 6 p.m.

Saturday. Ann Arbor-based folksinger Abigail Stauffer opens theSaturday schedule at noon andwill be followed at 2:30 p.m. bypiano player Matthew Ball.Sunday shows begin at 1 p.m.with Ypsilanti's Voices inHarmony. At 3 p.m., Belleville'sown Machine Gun Kelly Bandwill perform.

Artaffair on Main is a juriedshow and participation in eachaccepted genre (drawing, jewel-ry, photography, etc.) is limited.

More information aboutArtaffair on Main, as well as allthe other Belleville AreaCouncil for the Arts presenta-tions can be found at bellevil-leartscounil.org.

Representatives from theSenior Brigade will discussonline safety at a meeting set tobegin at 6 p.m. July 21 at theLeanna Hicks Inkster PublicLibrary.

Advisors will discuss emailsafety tips, how to recognize andavoid online scams, basic com-puter security measures, helpful

online resources and generalonline safety tips.

The meeting is open to thepublic and there is no admit-tance fee.

Representatives from TheSenior Brigade will return to thelibrary to discuss ResidentialCare Choices during a meetingset to begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 18.

Topics discussed will includehow to choose a nursing home,how to choose home healthcare,how to recognize and reportabuse or neglect and ways tokeep loved ones save.

This meeting is also free andopen to the public.

The library is located at 2005Inkster Road in Inkster.

Van Buren Township PoliceSgt. Louis Keele and Sgt. MarcAbdilla were among the graduat-ing members of the 351st class ofNorthwestern University Schoolof Police Staff and Command.

The two recent graduates werecongratulated by Van BurenTownship Director of PublicSafety Gregory Laurain at a meet-ing of the township board oftrustees earlier this month.

"This 10-month program is themost challenging and rewardinglaw enforcement managementprogram in the nation and I amproud of you on your successfulcompletion," Laurain told the pair.

Keele has been with thedepartment since 1995. During his19-year career he has served inthe road patrol, detective bureau,and cross-trained as a public safe-ty officer in 2008. He was promot-

ed to the rank of sergeant in 2013and is now assigned as shiftsupervisor.

Abdilla has been with thedepartment since 1996. During his18-year career he has served inroad patrol, detective bureau, andcross-trained as a public safetyofficer in 2006. Abdilla was pro-moted to the rank of sergeant in2013 and is now assigned as shiftsupervisor.

multiple other incidents, werecited by officers as outsidenormal police operating pro-cedures and called “a dan-ger” in the complaints unionrepresentatives made to cityofficials, including CityManager Richard Marsh, lastfall. The Risk Managementanalysis described the votes ofno confidence as “well-deserved.”

The city is currently undera financial consent decreewith the state, issued in aneffort to avoid an emergencyfinancial manager in themunicipality.

Following that decree, thecity laid off half the policedepartment at one time andthe current police staff is atabout 24, down from 60 threeyears ago.

Napoleon said in an inter-view last fall after the secondvote of no confidence wasfiled against him, that the offi-cers in the department “liedabout me” and that they“weren't qualified to be offi-cers.” He also said the officerswho served under him had“no integrity” and were “outto get me.”

The Risk Managementanalysis, presented to Marsh,suggested that “City leadersmust recognize the negativeconsequences of ignoringManager/Council protocols”and cited the political influ-ence, patronage, favoritismand confusion currently in thecity. The analysis further rec-ommended that the city holdthe city manager accountableand replace Napoleon with achief from outside the agencywith experience in leading ina multi-agency environment.

The study also noted thatmany of the actions ofNapoleon have legal implica-tions for the city.

Napoleon proposed havingthe Wayne County Sheriff'soffice, led by his brother,Sheriff Benny Napoleon, pro-vide police services in the cityof about 25,000 residents. Hehad proposed the measuremonths ago and the move wassupported by Hampton, whorecently told reporters that a“feasibility study” of such amove was under way.

The Risk Managementanalysis concluded, however,that the sheriff's departmentdoes not have the resourcesnecessary to “take over” andresolve the multitude of lawenforcement problems orcrime suppression tactics nec-

essary to regain order in thecommunity.” The study rec-ommended a multi-agencytask force to solve the city-wide problems and suggestedthat the Wayne County Sheriff“could become a valued mem-ber of the Task Force effortthat we recommend.”

The plan suggested by RiskManagement said that themembers of the city councilshould openly endorse andencourage day-to-day opera-tional control of city businessas the responsibility of the citymanger. The agency recom-mended a multi-agency taskforce to combat crime and vio-lence in the city led by thestate police and the use of allexisting manpower in thepolice department to proac-tive patrol and assistance inthe task force effort.

The report suggests thatthe city seek federal and statefunding to assist in the taskforce operation.

“The City of Inkster doesnot have the ability to ade-quately protect its citizensfrom crime and violence,”noted the report which alsosaid, “The delivery of policeservices is in turmoil,” and,“There is a growing culture oflawlessness in the communi-ty.”

The report also said, “Thesafety of officers is compro-mised.”

In his letter of resignation,Napoleon also said,“Additionally, the recentsenseless murder of a 2-year-old baby makes my decisionthat much easier.”

He was referring to therecent shooting outside theParkside Estates HousingComplex when 2-year-oldKamiya French was killed byan assailant who walked up tothe porch where she was sit-ting with her father, KennethFrench, and a family friend.The man spoke to her fatherbriefly then shot the child inthe head at point-blank range.The assailant then turned thegun on 12-year-old ChelseaLancaster, wounding her seri-ously. The gunman also shotKenneth French, woundinghim seriously requiring hospi-talization.

At the time, Napoleon'scomments that the attack was“in retaliation” for a shootingthat took place in April at alocal after-hours club, werecriticized.

Two men, RaymoneJackson, 24, and RaphealDaniel-Jordan Hearn, 29, bothof Inkster, were arrested andremain in the Wayne CountyJail on multiple chargesincluding first-degree murderin the incident.

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Scappaticci said the contractor moni-tors traffic flows to determine if additionalsignage is required. He said keeping traf-fic flowing into the downtown area is a pri-ority.

During utility investigations precedingthe project, a large sewer main was foundto be collapsed under the road in the cen-tral business district. Correcting the mainis now also part of the project.

The Goddard reconstruction ties intowork taking place on Wayne Road, wheremast-arm signals and left-turn lanes willbe added from Wayne traffic traveling inboth directions toward Goddard.Scappaticci said the city was able to capi-talize on a partnership with Wayne Countyto perform the work at the same time andsave on costs.

A related pending project will see asidewalk created under the I-94 freewayand the Norfolk Southern Railroad bridgethat will allow foot traffic on the west side

of Wayne Road from Herman Street, justsouth of Romulus High School, toGoddard.

Separately, construction on Grant Roadfrom the Five Points intersection east tothe CSX Railroad tracks is slated to be fin-ished by the end of July. The workinvolved pulverizing the existing roadwayand reusing the material a base with newpavement placed on the top.

The estimated construction cost is$480,000 with 80 percent funded by federalaid.

Scappaticci said work on Grant isexpected to continue within the next threeyears from the railroad tracks east toWayne Road.

In August, a small isolated road patch-ing program and a full-depth pavementreplacement program is scheduled forBrandt Road, south of Eureka Road toDru Street.

To perform the work, the city will tapinto the $100,000 received from theMichigan Department of Transportationafter the harsh winter season. Scappaticcisaid the city is aware of the necessity foradditional work throughout the city - andthe need for additional funding. However,the Brandt Road work is a step in the rightdirection.

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Louise M. BriodyLouise M. Briody, 64, diedJuly 14, 2014."Every day holds the possi-bility of a miracle" was thequote that sustainedLouise Briody during her12 challenging years withcancer. Her determinationto live every day withhumor and grace inspiredfamily, friends, co-workersand medical professionals.Mrs. Briody was raised inGarden City, graduatedfrom Garden City West,and met her husband whileworking at the world's firstKmart. "I just met the mostbeautiful girl in the world",Tim Briody exclaimed afterthey met. He never datedanother girl after that. Itwas 1965 and they wereboth 16 years old.Mrs. Briody spent herentire professional careerwith Romulus CommunitySchools. Twelve-year-oldgranddaughter, Sophia,observed, "My grandma ismy hero. She worked for 40years and she loved goingto work every day."The time she spent withgrandchildren was pre-cious and brought mean-ing and joy in her retire-ment. She loved traveling,decorating, celebrating herPolish heritage and pass-ing her faith and traditionson to her grandchildren.Though compromised withphysical challenges, Mrs.Briody remained the centerof strength for both theStanisz family and theBriody clan. She was theplanner and organizer offamily holiday gatheringsand reunions. She faithfullycaptured and recordedspecial times with photo-graphs and messages.Mrs. Briody is survived byher loving husband, Tim;sons, Tim Jr. (Aleka) andSteven; grandchildren,Sophia, William, Ireland,Alex and Devon; brothers,Frances, Jerome (Janet)and Jim (Brenda) Stanisz,and many cousins, niecesand nephews.

A Memorial Gathering isplanned from 4-7 p.m.Friday, July 18 at the HowePeterson Funeral Home,22546 Michigan Ave. inDearborn. Memorial Massat 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19with Memorial Gatheringbeginning at 10:30 a.m. atSacred Heart Church onMichigan Avenue inDearborn.Mrs. Briody passion forreading led her family toestablish The Louise M.Briody Foundation whichprovides books to publicschools. Memorial tributesmay be made to TheLouise M. BriodyFoundation, 710 A SouthBrady, Dearborn, MI 48124. www.howepeterson.com

Erma BurrellSunrise: May 11, 1925Sunset: July 4, 2014

Evangelist Erma Burrelldied July 4, 2014.Among her survivors left tocherish her memory areher daughter, Ernestine(Jimmie)Bell; four sons,Ernest (Earlene), Jr.,Lawrence (Phyllis) Burrell,Erskin (Geta) Burrell andBurrell (Toni) Burrell; twosisters, Will Fulton andGeraldine Brewster; threebrothers, John (Shelley)Burrell, Jess (Ruth) Riceand Elijah (Mervyn) Rice;10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a hostof nieces and nephews,and many friends.Mrs. Burrell was precededin death by a daughter,Sonjia Faye Burrell; threebrothers, Aaron, Jesse andClarence, and two sisters,Eddie Mae Hale and EthelRice.Mrs. Burrell celebrated her90th birthday May 11, withfriends and family.Funeral services took placeat World DeliveranceTemple in DearbornHeights with Bishop JesseRice officiating.Final arrangements wereentrusted to the PennFuneral Home on InksterRoad in Inkster.

Interment was at WestlawnCemetery in Wayne.

Culthbert Bennett Jackson

Dec. 27, 1944July 4, 2014

Culthbert Bennett Jacksondied July 4, 2014.Among those survivors leftto cherish his memory arehis sisters, Marsha, Anitaand Blanche whom hewould always ask,"Whatcha cooking for din-ner?"; a brother, Sandy,and other family membersand friends.Mr. Jackson suffered fromhealth problems most ofhis life but always kept. apositive attitude.Funeral services took placeat the James Penn FuneralHome on Inkster Road inInkster with the Rev. ClydeFranklin officiating.Interment was at WestlwanCemetery in Wayne.

Roosevelt Walker, Jr.Jan. 3, 1944July 1, 2014

Roosevelt Walker, Jr., diedJuly 1, 2014.Among those left to mournhis passing and cherish hismemory are his two sisters,Queen (Perry) Nelson ofLos Angeles, CA andBernice (Willie C.) Davis ofDetroit; 33 grandchildren,13 great-grandchildren; ahost of nieces, nephewsand cousins; his extendedfamily including daughter,Tamiko Perkins; his bestfriend, Richard Hix; hisfavorite cousin, OliviaMoss; his special nephews,Sam, Phillip and WillieDavis; the entire Early Birdfamily, especially, Cap,

Otis, Kim, Melissa, MelissaT. Chucky and all of hisbreakfast and coffee bud-dies, Liz, Michael, Danny,Ted, Dwen, Vanessa, Mel,Sandy and a host of otherswhom he met or befriend-ed throughout his life.Funeral services took placeat the Penn Funeral Homeon Inkster Road in Inksterwith the Rev. VeniceDouglas officiating.Interment was at WestlawnMemorial Gardens inWayne.

Patricia A. BillingsleaSunrise: Jan. 14, 2052Sunset: July 5, 2014

Patricia A. Billingslea diedJuly 5, 2014.Among those left to cherishher memory are her lovingcompanion Pastor J. H.Billingslea; four daughters,Tonya (Robert) Hall, MissyMerri Smith, Mo LorrainPhilips and ShanitaLightfoot; two sisters,Carolyn Lightfoot-Winklerand Robin Lighfoot; twobrothers, the Rev. Allen(LaVeda) Lightfoot andRobert (Ranita) Brown; anuncle/dad, Paul (Mary)Lightfoot; 17 grandchil-dren, LaVough Patrice (PJ)Lightfoot; Pat and JackJackson, Deyjia,Dominique, Vaugh,Shantenik, Caniree,DreVon, Armoni, Ashley(Mike) Walton, CL Philips,Shelton (Melony) Allen,Donna Alicia, Robert andDeMarcus; seven great-grandchildren; five nieces;five nephews; a goddaugh-ter, Lisa Dennis; a host ofcousins and other familymembers, and manyfriends.Funeralservices took placeat Open Door Church ofGod in Christ in Detroit withSuperintendendent Alan R.Evans officiating.Arrangements wereentrusted to the PennFuneral Home on Inksterroad in Inkster. Final rites were accordedby Tri County CremationServices.

Gerald "Jerry" C. Johnston

Gerald "Jerry" C. Johnston,63, of Willis, died at homeJuly, 12, 2014Mr. Johnston was bornJune 30, 1951 in HighlandPark, the son of Charlesand Charlotte (Nimock)Johnston. He worked forFord Motor Co. for 35years.Among his survivors are hiswife of 29 years, Linda E.(Thomason); six sons,Patrick (Marsha) of TN,Thomas (Tina) of MS,Tony of Westland, Gerald(Ashlie) of TN, Larry(Lonnie) of MountClemens, and Jeffery(Katrina) of Plymouth; 32grandchildren, Destiny,Jessie, Casey, Wayne,Joanie, Melisa, Patrick,Nicholas, Seth, Brandon,Nicholas, Cadie, Kirsten,Ryley, Collin, Evan, Erin,Jordan, Meghan, JJ,Mariah, Chris, Dusty,Johnny, Mandy, Kylie, TJ,Savannah, Lane, Seth,Kaylee and Layla; threeg r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n ,Cameron, Anthony andKylie; a brother, Mark(Charlotte) of Colorado.Visitation will be from 11a.m. until noon Thursday,July 17, 2014 at David C.Brown Temporary FuneralChapel, Belleville with anoon funeral. Interment willbe at Union-UdellCemetery, Ypsilanti.

Memorials to Hospice.davidcbrownfh.com.

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NORTHVILLE - ROMULUSUniquely UnitedStudent-organized ‘special needs’ prom proves success

Local author to sign book

Macee Logerstedt a 2013Romulus High School graduate,inspired by her brother Warren,provides unique opportunitiesfor students with disabilities,uniting them by what makes usthe same-having a good time.

In 2013, Logerstedt was look-ing forward to the elegance,dancing and memories of her

senior prom. She realized thather brother, Warren, a yearyounger, would not share thesame fanfare that is affordedwell-bodied students because hehas Cerebral Palsy.

Warren Logerstedt attends aWayne Memorial High SchoolCenter Program, designed tomeet the educational needs ofour students with significant edu-cational requirements.

His sister recognized that theprogram Logerstedt attends did-

n't have a traditional senior promfor their students and furtherconcluded that because of thespecific guidelines regardingspecial education structuring,most students with disabilitiesdon't get to have a traditionalprom. She decided to do some-thing about it.

As part of her senior highschool project, she formedUniquely United. With the helpof special education teacher,Steve Pilon and the Wayne pro-

gram staff, they very carefullyplanned the first UniquelyUnited Prom for Warren and hisclassmates. Special accommoda-tions were taken into account forthis prom-how loud to play themusic, whether or not to havestrobe lighting and dietaryrestrictions for snacks. Unitingeveryone was easy andLogerstedt, with the help of fami-ly and friends, raised funds for aDJ, T-Shirts, and goodie bags.

The proms has become an

annual event, back by populardemand from both the parentsand staff at the Wayne school.Logerstedt, just finishing up herfirst year at LawrenceTechnological University inSouthfield, said she's eagerlyawaiting the planning stages forthe third annual UniquelyUnited Prom.

For more information aboutthe Uniquely United prom or tomake a donation, emailsLogerstedt at mlogerste@ltu.edu.

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Danielle FunderburgVice President

Romulus Board Of Education

Former Canton resident M.D. Taverner islaunching her debut novel, Willow Bend: AMara Hiddenbridge Mystery with a personalappearance and book signing at The NextChapter bookstore in Northville July 26.

Taverner, who now resides in Novi, saidthe novel, set in the fictional town of VilloniaMichigan, centers on a newspaper film criticwho is content to tuck herself away in amovie theater, write screenplays that neversee the light of day, and quietly grieve thesudden death of her father. Her walled-offworld is penetrated when she witnesses abody being recovered from her favorite writ-ing corner in Willow Bend Park.

Taverner said inspiration for the bookcame from a real-life experience thatsparked the idea:

“I was driving home down Edward HinesDrive in Plymouth and there was a sudden,heavy downpour of rain. It was so strong thatI had to pull over and wait it out. When itfinally stopped, I noticed a rest area (theycall them “Comfort Stations” in Hines Park)was roped off with that yellow police tape.

“Two uniformed men came out of thebuilding carrying a stretcher with a body baglaying on it. It was surreal. No other carswere around because of the weather so I

was the sole wit-ness. I went homeand checked thenews, the internet,expecting to findout what happenedbut there was zeroinformation.

“It really playedon my mind andmy imagination. Atthe time, I droveHines Drive to and from work, so some-where along those commutes, the novelevolved in my mind. The novel's tagline:“What if you were the only one who saw,”came from my actual thought at the time,because I couldn't find out a thing about whoit was or what happened, and you start tothink maybe you imagined it.

“It was pretty frustrating, but in the end,the novel evolved from that experience,” theauthor said.

Taverner will be at The Next ChapterBookstore at 4 p.m. July 26. The store islocated at 141 East Main St. in downtownNorthville.

Her book is also available on Amazonand on eBook.

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Photoshop classes offeredHelen Yancy, PPA Master

Photographer, will offer classes inPhotoshop from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.July 19, at Risen Christ Lutheran Church,corner of Ann Arbor Road andMcClumpha.

Participants need a computer loadedwith Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.(check out the 30 day trial version); amouse or a stylus - track pads and the likewill be much too limiting; a bag lunchand/or snacks for yourself; sense ofhumor and enough smiles to accept thechallenge; a thumb drive or CD capability- class images will be provided, but youcan bring your own favorite if you getahead.

This is a fund raising event - entire $50.fee will go to Risen Christ.

To register (don't wait too long) callYancy (734) 207-0398 or (734) 207-0398 oremail - helen@helenyancystudio.com orhelen@helenyancystudio.com

Plymouth chamber sets golf outingMore than 101 players have already

signed on to play in the annual PlymouthChamber of Commerce Golf Outing July21 at the Golden Fox Course. The coursewas designed by Arthur Hills to be remi-niscent of the Scottish seaside courses.

The event is a scramble that willinclude lunch, dinner, plus an open barthroughout the day and on the course. Allcompany foursomes receive a sign on thecourse. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.,with tee-off at 11 a.m. Box lunches will beavailable in the club house or to take onthe course. The cost is $205 per golfer or$820 per foursome.

For more details or to participate, con-tact the chamber office at (734) 453-1540or email wes@plymouthmich.org

YoYo Camp offeredThe City of Plymouth Department of

Recreation in cooperation with DuncanToy Crew demonstrator, Jake Maloney,will be hosting a summer Yo-Yo/JugglingCamp for students ages 8-14. The campwill be offered from 10:30 a.m. until noonMonday-Friday, July 21-25 at thePlymouth Culutral Center. Advanced reg-istration is required at the Recreation

Office or on-line [https://plymouthweb-trac.net/ wbwsc/miplymouwebtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html?wbp=1]. The cost of thecamp is $45 and City of Plymouth resi-dents will receive a discounted price forthe class.

At the end of the week, students canparticipate in the novice division (andwin prizes) at the Mideast Regional yo-yocontest scheduled to take place at thePlymouth Cultural Center July 26. Campfee includes one yo-yo, extra string, andthe use of juggling equipment. Bringyour own yo-yo, juggling equipment, etc.or purchase at a discount price at camp.Equipment will also be available to bor-row during class.

Call (734)455-6620 for more informa-tion. The Recreation Office FrontCounter is open from noon until 4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday.

Romulus festival plannedThe 73rd Annual Romulus Community

Festival, also known as the Jones SubFestival, will take place July 25 throughJuly 27 at the T.J. Coleman Center, 35351Beverly Road in Romulus, just east ofWayne Road.

The Community Talent Show isplanned for 5-9 p.m. July 25 with D.J. RoyWilliams and games and refreshments.

The event will continue from noonuntil 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26 with ponyrides for children younger than 12, foodand music all day.

From 2-8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, therewill be performances by church choirs,praise dancers and other guests.

Vendors will be on hand each day andvisitors are urged to bring their own lawnchair.

The event is open to the public but noalcohol or pets will be allowed. For infor-mation about vendor booths or to pur-chase raffle tickets, call Jean Tilmon (734)728-9904 or Lloyd Coleman, (734) 775-7866.

Chicken dinner servedThe Romulus VFW Post 9568 will host

a Barbeque Chicken Dinner with enter-tainment by Brian Bosman beginning at 5p.m. July 25.

The cost is $7 for dinner or $10 for din-

ner and the show.All proceeds will be used to benefit the

Romulus VFW Honor Guard MackinacBridge Labor Day Walk.

The VFW Hall is located at 39270Huron River Dr. in Romulus. For moreinformation, call (734) 941-3030.

Kids History Kamp setThe Plymouth Historical Museum is

planning the third annual History KidsKamp from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday,July 26. Children can experience aspectsof the Civil War by recreating what lifewas like during the war, including dress-ing in period clothing, getting their pic-ture taken, as well as a chore race con-sisting of old-fashioned tasks from themid-1800s. There will also be a scavengerhunt, which will entertain and educatewhile they search for clues to solve a puz-zle. Children will be able to chat withCivil War soldier reenactors who cananswer questions, demonstrate march-ing, and much more. The boys will begiven the opportunity to "enlist" in thearmy.

Tickets purchased by July 18 are $35per child; after that date tickets are $40;alternatively, the purchase of a new orrenewed Daisy membership to thePlymouth Historical Museum (value $50)will allow one child to attend for free.The target age for children is 6 to 12 yearsold; however, children under 8 will needto be accompanied by an adult.

Call (734) 455-8940 for more informa-tion.

Tickets are available at the PlymouthHistorical Museum during open hours orcan be purchased using Paypal on themuseum website. The PlymouthHistorical Museum is located at 155 S.Main St., Plymouth. For more informa-tion, call (734) 455-8940 or email secre-tary@plymouthhistory.org.

Concours d'Elegance returnsThe Concours d'Elegance will return

to St. John's in Plymouth Township onSunday, July 27.

This is the 36th year for the exhibitionof world-class collectors' automobiles.One featured class this year, theEvolution of the Sports Car, will feature

the 1919 Paige 6-66 Daytona SpeedsterPrototype and the first Nash-HealeyRoadster, regarded as the first trueAmerican sports car.

Seniors head to ComericaA group from the Romulus Senior

Center will attend the Detroit Tigers'baseball games at Comerica Park July 31against the Chicago White Sox.

A limited number of tickets are avail-able for each game at $25 each. The feeincludes round-trip bus transportation tothe game from the Senior Center, startingat 11 a.m. Game time is 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the SeniorCenter at 36525 Bibbins or call (734) 955-4120.

Basketball Camp offeredGrace Center for Life is offering a bas-

ketball skills camp for boys and girls ingrades 1-9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Aug 4, 5and 6.

Day camp cost is $75 per child andthere is a discount for siblings from thesame family.

The camp will take place at TylerElementary School, 42200 Tyler Road inBelleville.

Included each day is a snack, a camp t-shirt, guest speakers and a participationcertificated.

To register, call (734) 740-4230.

City hosts golf outingThe City of Plymouth Recreation

Department will host a golf outing at theInn at St. John's Aug. 14. There will be a9:30 a.m. shotgun start.

The cost is $125 per person or $500 fora foursome. The fee includes a cart (twoper foursome), golf, door prize, awards,on-course beverages, lunch, dinner, 50/50raffle, prize raffles and memories.

All proceeds go to recreation pro-grams, supplies, equipment, and facilityimprovements.

The department is still accepting raffleprizes. To register for golf or donate con-tact Lauren at (734) 455-6620 or visitw w w . c i . p l y m o u t h . m i . u s /R e c r e a t i o n S p e c i a l E v e n t s[http://www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/index.aspx?nid=1111]for the forms.

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