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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. In the ment without loss of seniority; lawsuit against the township. ly pass the Fire Inspector II test, Captain Karver was unrelated suit, he claims that he was fired reinstatement as a captain in Karver, who was fired March a requirement for the position. to his complaint about Captain not for failing to pass the test, the fire department; back pay; 10, 2014, had protested his ter- The township also claimed that Floro," stated Van Buren but because he threatened to $25,000 as compensation for mination through a union griev- Karver, who was hired in 1992, Township Supervisor Linda inform the members of the pain, suffering, loss of reputa- ance was denied reinstatement could not continue as a paid on- Combs in the filings submitted township board that Floro was tion, emotional distress, mental and damages April 10. His fir- call firefighter because he to the mediator. getting paid for hours he was anguish, embarrassment, ing was upheld as by the attended fires as part of his job Karver subsequently com- not on the job if the officials to humiliation, outrage and other Federal Mediation and as a fire inspector. pleted the Fire Inspector II test whom he reported the informa- injuries; exemplary and puni- Conciliation Service April 10, Karver claimed, through his one month after he was fired. tion did not correct the situa- tive damages, interest, court after several delays. union, that he was fired Karver's Whistleblower law- tion. costs and attorney fees. Mediator Joseph P. Girolamo because he reported the high- suit, filed in June of last year, The Whistleblower case, A settlement conference in signed the decision denying est-paid township employee, names the township, Fire Chief filed by Karver's attorney, the case is scheduled for July 6.

low, naturally occurring radiation levels are increased through human activities Waste that concentrate them. The controversial Legislators set meeting FROM PAGE 1 oil and gas drilling practice known as Wayne County Commissioner Richard telephone, or email: hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a LeBlanc, State Representative Julie Senator David Knezek these and let everyone involved weigh major generator of it. Wayne Disposal Plawecki, and State Senator David Mail: PO Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909 in.” accepted up to 36 tons of radioactive Knezek will be hosting a monthly coffee Phone: (855) 347-8005 “While I appreciate the DEQ's presen- fracking sludge from a Pennsylvania oil hour in Inkster on the second Monday of Email: [email protected] tation to the township board and atten- and gas drilling company - after it had each month. The meetings will take place Representative Julie Plawecki dees last night, I believe all residents who been turned away by landfills in from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at May 11 the Leanna Mail: PO Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909 will be directly affected by this waste dis- Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Wayne Hicks Public Library, located at 2005 Phone: (517) 373-0849 posal deserve to have their say at a true Disposal on its website advertises its abili- Inkster Road. Email: [email protected]. public hearing,” Pagan said. “Disposing of ty as one of few landfills in the U.S. capa- Residents are encouraged to attend Commissioner Richard LeBlanc radioactive waste in our neighborhoods ble of accepting TENORM waste. and discuss issues of importance to them. Mail: 500 Griswold St., 7th Floor, Detroit, can pose significant risks, and people Wayne Disposal had requested the Citizens who have questions or concerns MI 48226 have a right to know what those are and DEQ allow it a tenfold increase in in the meantime are encouraged to con- Phone: (313) 224-8855 what the DEQ plans to do about them.” allowed radioactivity, up to 500 picocuries tact any of the elected officials by mail, Email: [email protected] In addition to calling on the DEQ to per gram, last year, but withdrew the tighten fracking waste regulations, request last October. Yale said the panel's Yost said that she experienced a great Hopgood and Pagan are also working to report found “because of the extra con- deal of pressure to provide information address the threat legislatively. They have trols that are in place at a Type I landfill, Chief that could have impacted on the criminal introduced Senate Bill 277 and House Bill the DEQ could consider evaluating that FROM PAGE 1 investigation the Michigan State Police 4469 respectively to regulate radioactive for possibly having a higher level,” but no conducted into the arrest. fracking waste storage in Michigan and plans are imminent. requested a warrant for Dent from her Marsh said that there is currently a ensure that landfills and other facilities The panel recommended that all land- office. She said her office first became review of the other officers involved in could not accept waste that exceeds 50 fills accepting TENORM restrict its place- aware of the tape when it was shown on a the arrest under way. picocuries per gram. This measurement ment to at least 10 feet below the bottom local television newscast. Worthy recom- “I'm requesting a complete review of is nationally recognized as a uniform safe- of a landfill cap, and said DEQ Director mended dropping the drug charges all the officers involved,” Marsh said. ty number for limiting radiation exposure Dan Wyant should consider requiring against Dent when the tape was Marsh and other city officials also pub- associated with this type of waste and is landfills to restrict the total volume of enhanced as part of a state police investi- licly thanked the community and several currently a rule adhered to by the TENORM waste placed annually, to limit gation and an independent investigation local ministers for the patience and order Michigan Department of Environmental worker exposure. Radium-226, commonly by her office. The tape appears to show with which demonstrations regarding the Quality (DEQ). found in TENORM, decays to radon 222, a Melendez taking a small bag of white matter had been handled. TENORM involves materials whose potential carcinogen through inhalation. powder from his pocket and then claim- “We just wanted to thank them for the ing to have found it under the seat of peaceful demonstrations and their den. Dent's 2011 Cadillac. patience in letting the investigations into “The volunteers come from every- Melendez was also fired from a part- the matter proceed. They sent us their Gardens where. Some are college students, high time detective position with the Highland message in a civilized manner and they FROM PAGE 1 school kids, neighbors and community Park Police Department. He appeared for let the system work. groups,” she said. “And we are lucky to arraignment on the charges last week and “I think many other communities have donations of cardboard, mulching was given a $25,000 cash or surety bond. could learn a lesson from the way the res- food into the winter. It gives you an materials, woodchips, compost, hay, many He will appear in court next week for pre- idents in Inkster handled this situation,” extended season.” Miller and her group of things businesses might otherwise throw trial proceedings. Marsh said. volunteers currently use about 2 acres of away.” the Belleville farm, but she is hoping to Miller has also taken her efforts at NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING expand her efforts and produce even locally-grown food into schools to try and more fresh food. The produce is donated teach children about the benefits of gar- PLANNING COMMISSION to local groups such as Veterans' Haven dening. At Bishop Elementary School in CITY OF INKSTER, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN and soup kitchens, Miller said. Ypsilanti, she started a project with 6th “I was raised to help people and I love graders that resulted in 22 gardens at the RE: Case # i5-O1 Z Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Map - Rezoning locally-grown fruits and vegetables,” she school which produced about 85 pounds said, “so this was a natural progression of vegetables. In accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of for me.” Eating Gardens is a non-profit organi- 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Inkster City Council will hold a Miller, who has been at Ford Motor Co. zation and operates under the umbrella public hearing on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., in the Inkster City Hall in Wayne for 23 years and is now a group of the North Woodward Community Council Chamber, located at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan, 48141, to consid- team leader in the chassis department, Foundation, a 501 c 3. er a proposed amendment to the City's Zoning Map. involved fellow members of UAW Ford UAW-Ford's Local-900 donated needed At the public hearing, the Planning Commission will consider the following amend- 900 in Wayne in her efforts and several of materials that could be recycled at the ments to the Zoning Map: them have volunteered to help at her lat- garden such as woodchips and compost- est project, a 20-by 30-foot Veterans’ ing material. 1. Rezoning of the site at 3952 Beech Daly located at the northwest corner of South Garden located behind the union hall on “We are always proud to discover our Beech Daly Road and Andover St., South of Dartmouth Ave. from B-2 Michigan Avenue in Wayne, directly members positively improving their Thoroughfare Mixed-Use District to B-3 General Business District. The purpose across from the auto plant. This spring neighborhoods,” said Jimmy Settles, of the proposed rezoning is to permit the use of the site for a used car dealership marks the first planting season at the UAW-Ford vice-president. “This type of and repair facility. Wayne site and volunteers will sow straw- impact embodies UAW-Ford's mission to berries, garlic, oregano, beans, peas, improve the quality of life for our mem- The land involved consists of Lots 16, 17 and 18 FRANK H. FELLRATH'S SUBDI- tomatoes and eggplants throughout April bers, workplace and the communities in VISION; Tax Parcel ID Number 44-024-01-0016-000. A map showing the location of the site is provided below. at the raised-bed garden. which we live and work.” These are the same crops she and a For information about donating mate- group of volunteers including her hus- rial or volunteering at the project, access band, Joe, daughter, Ashley, 15 and son, EatingGardens.org or Matthew, 17, planted in the Belleville gar- [email protected].

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:

Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 (734) 394-5260 Published: April 30, 2015 EC043015-1120 2.5 x 1.557 The application is on file and available for review at the City of Inkster Community Development Department. Public comments are invited and encouraged. Persons unable to attend the public hearing may send their comments in writing to the atten- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON tion of the City of Inkster Community Development Department, 26215 Trowbridge, INVITATION TO BID Inkster, Michigan, 48141. Comments will be received through 12:00 noon, Monday, May 18, 2015. Please reference 3952 Beech Daly Rezoning. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015 for the following: The City of Inkster will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, FAIR OAKS DRIVE & SUFFOLK COURT 2015 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PRE-CHLORINATED PIPE BURSTING such assigners for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the public hearing, to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) busi- Copies of the Contract Documents for bidding purposes must be obtained at the office(s) of Wade Trim Associates Inc., 25251 ness days written notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv- Northline Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180, starting on Thursday, April 30, 2015, upon making a payment of Eighty ($80.00) Dollars if picked up or Ninety ($90_.00) Dollars if mailed (checks or money orders only - payable to Wade Trim, no cash), none ices should contact the City of Inkster at 313.563.9770. of which will be refunded. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone Felicia Rutledge, Inkster City Clerk number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. PUBLISH: April 30, 2015

TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK Community Development Department • 313.563.9760 Publish 4/30/2015 EC043015-1121 2.5 x 2.485 PAGE 4 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN April 30, 2015 ROMULUS - WAYNE - WESTLAND Westland names 2014 Police Officer of the Year Cale Furney has been named the cuted and sentenced to prison. Westland Police Department Officer of the Furney was also instrumental in the Year for 2014. arrest of two individuals who broke into Furney, a two-year veteran of the Leon's Family Diner and numerous other department was recognized for his keen Wayne Road businesses. Both were appre- skills and observations that led to numer- hended and convicted for their crimes. ous arrests and convictions, according to “Officer Furney displays the finest tra- Mayor William Wild who officially ditions of the Westland Police announced the award March 20. Department,” commented Police Chief A graduate of Grand Valley State Jeff Jedrusik. “I am proud to recognize University with a bachelor's degree in Cale Furney as the 2014 Westland Police criminal justice, Furney previously Officer of the Year.” worked for the Hamtramck Police Wild further acknowledged Furney's Department. In 2014, Furney apprehend- contributions. ed two individuals who robbed the “A safe community is among the most Merriman Road Taco Bell in Westland, important qualities one seeks when choos- recovering the weapon used in the rob- ing where to live or where to locate one's bery. Both the accused were sentenced to business. Westland is fortunate to have a prison terms in the incident. He also cadre of skilled law enforcement profes- arrested a parole absconder and recov- sionals dedicated to the public safety as is ered a vehicle this parolee had stolen. Officer Furney. We congratulate Officer Westland Ofc. Cale Furney accepts congratulations from Mayor William Wild on his That offender was also successfully prose- Furney on a job well done,” Wild said. selection as Officer of the Year. Wayne mayor declines to seek election to office Wayne will have a new mayor election to a four-year council bly remain as a city council per- after the upcoming election. term in 2013. He was appointed He noted that the authority son, but that the issue of availabil- Current Mayor James Hawley as mayor when Al Haidous ” ity for meetings would also be an has chosen not to seek election to resigned to take a seat on the to run the city and "get things done" issue if he opted to stay. He said the mayoral job and may be Wayne County Commission in rests with the city manager he would probably wait until the resigning from his city council 2014. end of the year before submitting post. Hawley said that the current in this form of governmental structure. his resignation due to his plans to Hawley said that he and his city manager form of government winter in Florida. wife recently purchased a winter in Wayne has been somewhat Hawley's announcement home in Florida and that his frustrating for him as the mayor reportedly prompted the interest availability for meetings will be has no more authority than any of with the city manager in this form election as mayor, he could of Councilman Skip Monit, limited as his plans move for- the members of the council. He of governmental structure. return to his city council seat for Councilwoman Susan Rowe and ward. Hawley was appointed to a noted that the authority to run According to the Wayne City the remaining two years on that Bob Boerjte in seeking the may- council vacancy in 2012 and won the city and "get things done" rests Charter, if Hawley does not seek term. He said that he will proba- oral office. Romulus library offers special events for month of May The Romulus Public Library presentation from the Detroit explore the variety of behaviors Kindle and an active library Amazon account are required for has planned programs concern- Institute of Arts titled To Die associated with love. card. the class, scheduled for 9-11 a.m. ing love, art and computers in Upon a Kiss at 6:30 p.m. Monday, A computer class titled Kindle A second computer class will Saturday, May 23. May. May 18. Scientists have proven for Beginners will take place offer instruction on the overdrive All programs are subject to The Second Monday Book that when experiencing love, from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 9. feature for e-books and Kindle. change. Register by visiting the Club will be reading The Widow's brain cells release dopamine, a Students can learn how to use Students will learn how to use library or by phone (734) 942- War by Sally Gunning and meet natural stimulant for many basic Kindle features, set up an the overdrive download destina- 7589. Space is Limited. for discussion at 7 p.m. Monday regions of the brain that affect Amazon account and download tion to download e-books to a Romulus Public Library is May 11. human behavior. There will be a overdrive application onto Kindle. A Kindle and active located at 11121 Wayne Road in That will be followed by a selection of artworks that device. Participants must have a library card and an active Romulus.

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MORE READERS associatednewspapers.net Dedicated runs for Class/ A April 30, 2015 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 5 CANTON- NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH Question of no-bid contracts raised by trustee Don Howard criticized Edwards' request say- tem was a no-bid contract and have the right to bring an item ensure that the township was Staff Writer ing he felt there was a continued now this will be another.” The before the full board claiming getting the best deal possible for practice of awarding contracts in township board approved the board members can approve the the fireworks but that time con- New Plymouth Township violation of the purchasing poli- purchase of a snow cannon purchase even if it does not fol- straints prevented bidding this Supervisor Shannon Price, offi- cies established in the township. Edwards requested for the new low the established policy. year. cially sworn into office for a sec- Doroshewitz and Edwards park recreation area for about Board members approved At the meeting, Price made ond time last week just prior to worked together for several $22,000 and also agreed to his two motions, one for the award some changes in the seating his first official board meeting years on the annual township request for a $219,275 contract of the contract to Zambelli arrangements at the board table, Tuesday, has already made some picnic until the two had a falling- for new financial computer soft- Fireworks Manufacturing Co. of moving the supervisor's seat changes in the township. out regarding what Doroshewitz ware without requesting bids, New Castle, PA, not to exceed next to that of Edwards and seat- Following his taking of the claimed were missing records of which violates the purchasing $40,000 and another to approve ing the two often dissenting oath of office from Michigan donations solicited by Edwards policy of the township that stipu- the permit for the fireworks dis- trustees, Doroshewitz and Supreme Court Justice Brian K. and a lack of proper accounting lates bids are required for any play, both by a 5-2 vote with Curmi, next to each other at the Zahra during private ceremony, for the financing of the event. purchase in excess of $15,000. Doroshewitz and Trustee Chuck far right side of the table. He had Price chaired his first meeting of The picnic is a township func- Doroshewitz said he found it Curmi casting the dissenting the podium relocated to the cen- the Plymouth Township Board tion but is funded by donations absurd that the board members votes. ter of the dais so that those who of Trustees. solicited and collected by would ignore the established Despite his vote in favor of spoke at meetings would now The only issue of contention Edwards, who also hosts a lavish policy. the purchase at the meeting, face the board members. during the meeting was a private party for “donors” as “This should not be permit- Price reportedly changed his He also announced that a request from Treasurer Ron part of the event. ted, if we have a purchasing poli- mind late last week and has camera would be installed Edwards for approval of a “This will be the third no-bid cy we should follow it and not made a decision to seek bids for behind the board table so that $40,000 no-bid contract for fire- contract in three months, have a double standard and con- the fireworks next year, follow- the speakers facing the board works for the annual Fourth of Doroshewitz said. tinue to put on the pretense that ing the township purchasing pol- would have their images cap- July picnic in the township. “The snow machine was a no- we're following it.” icy. He reportedly said he felt tured on the video recordings of Trustee Bob Doroshewitz bid contract, the financial sys- Edwards argued that officials the bids were necessary just to the proceedings. Library honors volunteers for hours of service The numbers are in. Award. Most notably, longtime Gold Bronze Joan Postell In 2014 alone, 121 volunteers Canton resident Carolyn Sumner For 500 or more hours of service. For 100 or more hours of service. Nancy Smith contributed more than 9,077 received the Lifetime Shirley Reynolds Barb Backes Kathy Sonnanstine hours of service to the Canton Achievement Award for her Judy Richardson Judy Elliot Jody Trame Public Library. unparalleled 4,000 hours of work Silver Tammy Farley Stan Goldberg Library staff celebrated their with the technical processing For 250 or more hours of service. Dorothy Ham Mary Watts contributions last week with a department during the past two Debbie Cortellini Lisa Kluka luncheon - and awarded 31 com- decades. Linda Luke Diane Miner For more information or to munity members the prestigious Ilene Saunders Loretta Olson become a library volunteer, visit President's Volunteer Service Award recipients included: Kathy Young Dan Petroskey www.cantonpl.org/jobs. Students will exhibit art As part of the celebration student art students. The reception is open to the month in Northville, the Northville Art public. House will feature the 16th annual juried The exhibit will continue through May Student Fine Art Exhibit, featuring the 16 during regular hours at the gallery, work of middle and high school students. noon until 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday This exhibit will open with a special and from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday. reception from 6-9 p.m. tomorrow, May 1 at For further information, call (248) 344-0497. the Northville Art House. The exhibit is a The Art House is located at 215 W. Cady St. collaboration with art educators to pro- and is a facility of the City of Northville. mote art appreciation among community Admission is free. Exhibits include Yellow youth. This annual exhibit features an Salt Teapot by Aurora Gross, at bottom left, array of exceptional two and three-dimen- Primary by Renee Dempsey, center, and sional work from most talented Northville Solitaire by Una Koh, bottom right.

Community Schools will be posting Beck Road updates at www.pccs.k12.mi.us. Paving Drivers can detour around the con- FROM PAGE 1 struction area by using Ann Arbor and Warren roads for east-west driving, and Canton Center, Sheldon Center and Plymouth High School and those who live Sheldon roads for north-south driving. along Beck. The project includes storm sewer, cul- Access is not affected for the other two vert, sidewalk ramp, guardrail and sign high schools in the Plymouth-Canton work. Additionally, the project also Educational Park. More than 6,600 stu- includes a new sidewalk along Joy Road dents attend the three high schools, which and will address flooding issues that have are on the same campus in Canton affected the Beck-Ann Arbor Road inter- Township. The Plymouth-Canton section. PAGE 6 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN April 30, 2015 Calendar of events

Wayne reunion is planned Light refreshments will be available. The Wayne High School Alumni The library is located at 2005 Inkster Association 30th Annual All Class Road in Inkster. Call 9-1-1 Reunion Banquet is planned for 5-10 p.m. Andy the Ambulance will take visitors 4- Friday May 15 at Wayne Tree Manor Annual Spring Pottery sale 7 years old on a special adventure as 35100 Van Born Road in Wayne. The Village Potters Guild Annual he learns to call 9-1-1 from 5-6:30 Graduates and all those who attended Spring Sale will take place from 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 at the Plymouth Wayne or Wayne Memorial High School until 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. Cultural Center, 525 Farmer in and guests are invited to the evening. The until 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and from 11 Plymouth. This is a free program which class of 1965 will be honored. a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3. will teach children about emergencies Tickets are priced at $30 per person if Functional and decorative pottery cre- and community helpers. There will be interactive stations available and a spe- purchased before May 1 and $35 after ated by members of the guild will be cial craft station where children will May 1. For more information contact- available at this yearly event. learn their address. Participants will [email protected] or Sharon Tableware, tiles, jewelry and a wide receive a t-shirt and a certificate stating Scott (734)722-4651. range of decorative and framed pieces that they learned to call 9-1-1 and a will be sold. magnetic template for the refrigerator Maybury Farm now open The studio is located at 326 N. Main St. and an emergency card for their back- Anxious to get outside and enjoy the in Plymouth behind the Crossings pack. The event is limited to the first 30 weather? Maybury Farm is a great place Restaurant. For more information or children to register at www.hva.org to go to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air directions to the studio for the sale, [http://www.hva.org. For more information, contact Jason Trojan, community rela- that spring brings. please visit www.villagepottersguild.org tions coordinator, (734) 477-6781 or email [email protected]. Visitors can meet the animals at the or call (734) 207-8807. working farm. The animals are on site Plymouth Oratorio Society will begin at 4 will help them overcome the effects of and comfortable with visitors of all ages. Race and Education is topic p.m. Sunday, May 3 at the First United poverty, conflict and disease so that they There is also a picnic area available and The Michigan Roundtable will present Methodist Church, located at 45201 N. can create better futures and drive last- a concession stand. a Race 2 Equality First Friday Forum Territorial Road, Plymouth, 1/4 mile west ing social change in their communities Maybury Farm is open from 10 a.m. from 6-9 p.m. May 1 at the Canton Public of Sheldon Road. and beyond. until 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Library, 1200 South Canton Center Road Tickets are not required and a free Runners will go through surrounding weather permitting. Admission to the in Canton. will offering will be taken. neighborhoods. Prizes will be awarded to farm is $2.50 per person and children The topic will be Race and Education: The headline work will be the the first, second and third place finishers, younger than 3 are admitted at no cost. The School to Prison Pipeline moderated Michigan Premiere of Antonio Vivaldi's both male and female, for ages 15 and Maybury Farm is located at 50165 by Rodd Monts, American Civil Liberties Third version of "Dixit Dominus" (RV older and for first place and runner up, Eight Mile Road in Northville. It is 1-1/4 Union field director. 807). The closing work will be W.A. both male and female, for those 14 and mile west of Beck Road on Eight Mile, 1/2 The discussion is free and open to the Mozart's "Solemn Vespers"(K339). The younger. mile west of Maybury State Park. Parking community. A light dinner will be provid- Oratorio Society will be joined by the Entry fee is $20 and participants will is available and free. ed. Michigan Sinfonietta Orchestra and receive a T-shirt and food. Email More information is available from Mary Ann Balduf at the organ, all under [email protected] with ques- Art contest under way Stacey Stevens at (313) 870-1500 ext. 104 the direction of Dr. Richard Ingram. tions. State Sen. David Knezek is sponsoring or [email protected]. For more information, call (734) 455- an Art contest for students in grades K-8 8353 or visit plymouthoratoriosociety.org St. Mary fundraiser planned for the springtime in Michigan Art Healthy summer kicks off St. Mary Parish and School will host Contest. Winners in every grade will have St. Joseph Mercy Health System is Champions to run/walk the 4th annual fundraising dinner and their artwork on display in Lansing and teaming up with Canton Leisure Champions of Wayne will sponsor a 5K auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. May 2 at be invited to join Knezek for a day at the Services, IHA, and others to offer the Run/Walk May 6 at Wayne Memorial High the school, 34516 Michigan Ave. Wayne. Capitol. fourth Annual Healthy Summer Kick-Off School, 3001 Fourth St. in Wayne. A buffet dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The deadline for entries is May 10. from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 2. Join Registration is requested by May 5 and provided by the Avenue American Bistro. Artwork should be submitted to Sen. Health Reporter Lila Lazarus for this will cost $15 for those 18 and younger and There will be silent and live auctions David Knezek, Attn: 2015 Art Contest, P.O. strolling, family-friendly event at St. $20 for those 19 and older. On-site regis- on items include a shadow day with Ruth Box 30036, Lansing, Mi 48909. Joseph Mercy Canton, located at 1600 S. tration will be $25. Spencer of Ruth to the Rescue on Canton Center Road. To register, access, chamipin- Channel 4 News, spa packages, a studio Bracelets help community St. Joseph Mercy Canton will offer a sofwayne.org. visit to Blaine & Allyson in the Morning, City of Romulus employees are selling number of free health screenings includ- $2000 orthodontic gift card, a pool party Romulus Strong bracelets to collect ing skin cancer screenings and more. Students sponsor charity run for 50-100 people and four DisneyWorld funds to aid city employees and commu- Free bike helmets will be given away The Northville High School National Park Hopper passes among many other nity members who need help. while supplies last and there will be Honor Society is hosting a charity 5K items. The No One Fights Alone campaign drawings for prizes, including an iPod, Run/Walk beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Admission is $35 for tickets purchased features bracelets for $2 available at Tiger tickets, and more. May 2 at Northville High School. before April 19 and $45 beginning April Romulus City Hall in the mayor's office Refreshments will be provided and all All proceeds will be donated to Right 20. and the economic development depart- activities are free. to Play, an organization created by For more information, email auc- ment, the Romulus DPW building, the For more information, call (734) 712- Olympic Gold medalist Johann Olav Koss [email protected] or call (734) 721- Romulus Senior Center, the Romulus 7207. to teach children essential life skills that 1240. Athletic Center and the Romulus Public Library. Fishing Derby planned All proceeds from the sales go to the The ponds at Heritage Park in Canton Romulus Employee Benefit Funds. Township will once again be stocked with rainbow trout for the annual Fishing Poetry Café scheduled Derby set for 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 2. Inkster Family Literacy Movement No fishing license is required. A limit- and the Leanna Hicks Public Library are ed quantity of worms/bait will be avail- collaborating on the organization of a able for purchase. Proof of Canton resi- poetry café to take place from 6-7:30 p.m. dency will be required. Registration is Participants can share original or onsite and the fee is $5 per participant. favorite poems during this open mic ses- For more information, visit www.can- sion. tonfun.org. For more information, call Daisy Truss at (734) 728-3400 ext 7613 or email Oratorio concert scheduled [email protected]. The 29th seasonal concert of the