April 30 – May 6, 2015 NEWS YOU CAN USE, NEWS YOU CAN TRUST 75¢ No. 18 www.associatednewspapers.net Radioactive waste site prompts concern Vol. 130, No. 18 Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood tive waste while the panel con- Former Van Buren (D-Taylor) and Representative vened. ...Why are some Michigan Township Fire Inspector Kristy Pagan (D-Canton) have ” “This was a great opportunity Anthony Karver has requested a public hearing by officials so eager to roll for the community to hear about demanded a jury trial in his the Michigan Department of the issue, but last night only Whistleblower lawsuit Environmental Quality (DEQ) to out the red carpet for it? scratched the surface of the against the township. further address local concerns thousands of local residents and See page 3. about the potential disposal of business owners who will be radioactive waste from of radioactive waste which reg- to listen to the reports. affected. With the high turnout hydraulic fracturing operations isters more than 10 times the The presentation included last night, there is a clear need in Michigan landfills. Dozens of maximum levels allowed in the findings of a panel appoint- for the DEQ to hold a true pub- concerned citizens attended a other states which have rejected ed by Gov. Rick Snyder which lic hearing to address local citi- DEQ presentation at a meeting the waste. determined that the Van Buren zens' questions and concerns,” Vol. 68, No. 18 of the Van Buren Township More than 50 concerned resi- facility could handle even high- said Hopgood. “As other states Board of trustees last week, dents packed the meeting room er radioactivity levels without are tightening regulations and Canton Public Library indicating the need for a hear- to hear the findings and recom- risk. That report, issued in turning away this radioactive celebrated the contributions ing for public comment. mendations of the state and February, allowed the landfill to waste, why are some Michigan of volunteers last week and awarded 31 President's The DEQ presentation con- members of the Technologically resume the disposal operations officials so eager to roll out the Volunteer Service Awards. cerned the disposal of radioac- Enhanced Naturally Occurring of the waste. USEcology, owner red carpet for it? The DEQ must See page 5. tive fracking waste at Wayne Radioactive Materials of the Wayne Disposal facility continue to engage local citi- County Disposal facilities in the (TENORM) Disposal Advisory between I-94 and Willow Run zens, answer questions like township. The disposal compa- Panel. Many of the residents Airport, voluntarily suspended ny is seeking permits to dispose stayed until late in the evening accepting low-activity radioac- See Waste, page 2 Vol. 68, No. 18 Wayne County Inkster Commissioner Richard LeBlanc, State Representative Julie Police Plawecki, and State Senator David Knezek will hosting a coffee hour May 11 in Chief Inkster. See page 3. resigns Inkster Police Chief Vicki Yost tendered her resignation last Wednesday. Yost, who had been chief for Vol. 15, No. 16 about 9 months, came to Inkster As part of the celebration after a 19-year career with the student art month in Detroit Police Department. Northville, the Northville Art When she left the Detroit House will feature the 16th department she was a deputy annual juried Student Fine chief overseeing the patrol divi- Art Exhibit. sion in the city. See page 5. While Yost offered to give the city 30-days notice of her depar- Vickie Miller and one of her many volunteers are working at the new garden at the UAW Hall on ture, a release from the office of Michigan Avenue in Wayne. City Manager Richard Marsh, Jr. said that her resignation was “effective immediately.” Vol. 15, No. 18 Down to earth Yost said that her decision Trustee Bob Doroshewitz came following a meeting with questioned Treasurer Ron city officials on Wednesday that Edwards' third no-bid pur- Volunteer gardens aid area veteran’s groups demonstrated that they were chase in the last three It took Vickie Miller nearly taking care of my Dad who is and Celeste founded Eating “not on the same page” as to the months at the meeting of the 10 years to follow her mother's an 85-year-old Korean War vet- Gardens and then applied for management of the department trustees last week. last wishes regarding the fami- eran, and it finally came to me. a Wayne County Food during the current situation. See page 5. ly farm in Belleville where she It was time to do something Initiative Grant. Last “Today there was a meeting was raised. and it should be something November the gardening that we weren't philosophically But when the light finally that would help veterans.” effort was awarded funding and fundamentally in step on dawned on her, Miller said, She met permaculture spe- for a 2,100 square-foot Hoop how to heal the community and she knew exactly what she cialist Shane Celeste in 2013 House to be installed at the how to move the community for- needed to do at the 20-acres of and the ensuing conversation Belleville Farm. The structure ward,” she said. She declined to Vol. 130, No. 18 property her parents bought in about the importance of fresh- is a covered gardening site, offer any details. 1965. ly-grown food helped her real- warmed by the sun with con- Yost's departure came on the The Romulus Public “Before my mother passed ize that her land could provide stant wind circulation. heels of the dismissal of posses- Library has planned pro- in 1999, she told me she want- locally-raised fruits and veg- “The ground stays warm,” sion of cocaine charges against grams concerning love, art ed me to do something with etables for those who might Miller said, “and you can grow Floyd Dent, a Detroit resident and computer instructions the land to help others,” Miller otherwise not have them avail- who was arrested and charged during the month of May. said. “Years went by and I was able, especially veterans. She See Gardens, page 3 with drug possession, eluding See page 4. and fleeing and resisting arrest by Inkster police Jan. 28. Following the release of video- tapes from the responding patrol Beck Road paving causes delays cars at the scene, which showed The repaving and expansion started the week of April 20 and Township and the city of Dent being viciously beaten, Vol. 68, No. 18 of Beck Road by Wayne County could be complete before the Plymouth. “Unfortunately, it had kicked and tasered by officers, Current Wayne Mayor is causing headaches for drivers end of the 2015 construction sea- to spill into a school year the incident became a national James Hawley has chosen going to and from Plymouth son. because of the project's length. internet sensation. not to seek election to the High School in Canton Beck is being repaved The county wants to make sure The officer seen beating Dent mayoral job he now holds Township, but it's a project that between Warren Road in the project is done by this fall. with his closed fist, William and may be resigning from has been long awaited and will Canton to just south of Ann “Beck Road has long been in Melendez, was fired by Inkster his city council post. make traffic in the area much Arbor Trail in Plymouth need of repair, and we ask for and subsequently charged with See page 4. more manageable when it's Township, and it will be expand- patience during this construc- abuse of a prisoner and assault done, according to a county ed from two lanes to three tion period. These short-term with intent to do great bodily spokesman. between Warren and Ann Arbor delays will provide much-need- harm less than murder by During the past weeks, the roads. ed long-term relief, especially Wayne County Prosecutor Kym county has worked closely with “We fully understand that this for Plymouth High traffic.” Worthy. Dr. Michael Meissen, Plymouth is a temporary annoyance, but it Northbound Beck is closed Worthy said in a prepared Vol. 68, No. 18 Canton Community Schools is necessary for the continued between Joy and Ann Arbor statement that her office had Cale Furney, a two-year superintendent, and his staff to growth and improvement of our roads in Plymouth Township. never seen the videotape of the veteran of the force, has minimize the traffic impact for community,” said newly- Southbound Beck has one lane arrest as officers did not submit been named the Westland students, parents, staff and daily appointed Wayne County open in that stretch, only open the tape with the police reports Police Department Officer of commuters. Commissioner Joe Barone, to drivers trying to reach of the incident when they the Year for 2014. The project, which is expect- whose 10th District covers See page 4. ed to last about six months, was Canton Township, Plymouth See Paving, page 5 See Chief, page 3 For home delivery of The Eagle call 734-467-1900. PAGE 2 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN April 30, 2015 April 30, 2015 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 3 BELLEVILLE - INKSTER Fired fire marshall requests jury trial in suit Former Van Buren Karver's grievance and agree- Ken Floro, for repeatedly doing Daniel Besson, Combs, Public Richard Convertino, on June 11, Township Fire Inspector ing with the township which hours of personal errands while Safety Director Greg Laurain 2014, requests reinstatement of Anthony Karver has demanded argued that he had been fired on duty. and Batallion Chief/Fire Karver to his former employ- a jury trial in his Whistleblower because he failed to successful- "… the decision to terminate Marshall David McInally.