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Vol. 22.21 Thursday, May 26, 2016

Photo courtesy of BYC On Saturday, May 14, the “Belleville Lake Beautification” project volunteers, organized by the BYC, including the Belleville Ski Club, family and friends, collected debris from around the lake shore. And yes, it rained a little, too. Four Savage teachers file Civil Rights lawsuit against VB Schools

By Rosemary K. Otzman seven school board members. relationship with the defendants. A jury students from all classrooms were mixed Independent Editor The 32-page suit was filed by Bloomfield trial is demanded. and divided into separate classrooms. The four Savage Elementary school Hills’ attorneys Deborah L. Gordon and Defendants in the suit are the Van Buren About June 12, 2015 the popular principal teachers who have been on paid Benjamin I. Shipper on behalf of teachers Public School District, Michael Van Tassel, of Savage Elementary, Kelly Villa, administrative leave for more than five Pamela Bradley, Michelle Komaromi, Shonta Langford-Green, the Van Buren resigned after 19 years with the district due months filed a Civil Rights law suit in U.S. Brent Held, and Rebecca Tennis. Public School District Board of Education, to harassment by former School Supt. Van District Court on Friday against the school A violation of their constitutional rights Brent Mikulski, Martha Toth, Kathy Tassel, the suit said. district, two administrators and six of the is claimed rising out of their employment Kovach, Kevin English, Alison Bennett, Van Tassel became superintendent in and Kelly Owen, with all individuals sued 2012 and “ever since has had a history in their individual and official capacities, of harassing behavior, which resulted in Sumpter suspect caught in VBT jointly and severally. multiple teacher resignations, and which Board Trustee Sherry Frazier, who has (continued on page 18) At about 8:55 a.m. Friday, Sumpter Upon arrival, officers were met at the spoken out repeatedly in support of the Township Police were called to a clubhouse by the victim, a 23-year-old teachers, was not named in the suit. residence on Greenmeadow Drive, inside female who told officers that her 26-year- All the suing teachers are residents of the EARLY the Rawsonville Woods Mobile Home old live-in boyfriend, Brad Edward Fields, school district. Bradley has taught for the DEADLINES Community, on the report of a domestic had assaulted her several times throughout district for the past 18 years; Komaromi, Due to the upcoming assault. (continued on page 23) the past 13 years; Held, the past 18 years; and Tennis, the past 25 years. Memorial Day

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His parents VFW, enjoys gardening and sharing the Florida in their motor home. 100th birthday in January, he was surprised purchased a farm on Sherwood Road in produce and flowers he raises with friends, Krakowiak has by a party at the Sumpter Senior Center 1918 where his family, including his two neighbors and family members. He and his been a member of the hosted by his fellow senior members. sisters and three brothers, lived. wife began a bed of gladiolus while they Sumpter Senior Center He had no idea that was just the beginning He only moved from the family farm lived on Rawsonville Road and often went for many years and said of the celebrations of his longevity. when he married Florence Soja in 1940. to Eastern Market in Detroit to sell their he enjoys riding the bus This year, the Sumpter Country Fest The newlyweds purchased a house in flowers. and having lunch with Committee and the Parks and Recreation Dearborn, but in 1942 he was drafted into To this day, he said, he plants a few the other members. He Commission also selected Krakowiak as the U.S. Army and served for 32 months in bulbs for cutting of the tall, regal stalks said he was surprised the Honored Citizen for 2016. Each year, the Pacific Islands. When he returned from of gladiolus blooms. He has also had and grateful for the the committee members attempt to find the his military service, he and his wife and many vegetable gardens at his Willis Road party the seniors group Walter Krakowiak oldest member of the community to honor their two daughters returned to Sumpter home where, since his retirement from hosted for him this year. during the event and parade. and lived in a home on Rawsonville Road. Ford Motor Co. in 1977 after 30 years of “The girls worked very hard planning the He and Grand Marshal Dave Seegert will He began building his present home on employment, he also enjoys hobbies like party and did a wonderful job for me,” he be leading this year’s parade, which will Willis Road in 1955 and has lived there fishing, coin collecting and woodworking. said. “I wish to thank the Sumpter Township start at noon from the corner of Judd and to this day. His family now includes eight He especially enjoyed cypress clock Parks and Recreation Commission for Sumpter roads, heading to the fairgrounds. grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and making and cabinetry, he said. selecting me as the Honored Citizen of the Krakowiak has lived in Sumpter Township three great-great-grandchildren. He and his wife also traveled extensively 2016 Sumpter Country Fest Parade this for 95 of his 100 years and he is proud Krakowiak, a member of the PLAV and after his retirement including winters in year,” he said. Sumpter Fest Grand Marshal Dave Seegert will lead parade on Sat. When it came time to choose the Grand Commission in preparing the arena at the Derby. Operations Manager, and his most recent Marshal of the Sumpter Fest this year, Sumpter Township Members of the committee agreed role as Division Manager. members of the festival committee and Fairgrounds for the unanimously that this was an opportunity Today, Seegert is responsible for the Parks and Recreation Commission agreed Sumpter Country Fest to thank Seegert for his help and show their management of about 50 employees that immediately on their choice. and is always willing appreciation. support the daily operations of the Republic They overwhelmingly voted to honor to lend a helping hand. Seegert has more than 29 years of Wayne County-based landfills. Dave Seegert, the division manager He helps prepare for professional experience in the waste Seegert was born and raised in Michigan. for Republic Services / Carleton Farms the planned Demolition disposal industry. He began his career He grew up in Deerfield and recently Landfill and Sauk Trail Hills Landfill. Derby set for Sunday in 1986 as a paper picker at the Adrian became a resident of Clinton. Seegert said Seegert, as Grand Marshal, and Walter and Monday and also Landfill in Adrian and came to Carleton he likes to spend his off-work hours with Krakowiak as Honored Citizen will be prepares the arena for Dave Seegert Farms Landfill in 1993 as an equipment his wife of 20 years Debbie at their cabin in leading Saturday’s noontime parade. the Don Rochon Memorial Car show and operator. His responsibilities continuously the northern Michigan town of Harrison. Seegert has been helping the Sumpter Swap Meet that takes place annually in increased during his career and he was Township Parks and Recreation September, along with another Demolition steadily promoted to Lead Operator, Memorial Day: Time for 12th-annual Thunder Rolls in Belleville By Rosemary K. Otzman west to Sumpter Road and then head south When the motorcycle contingent gets to There will be speakers, prayers, music, Independent Editor on Sumpter to Oakville Waltz Road and the Veteran’s Memorial in Horizon Park, a 21-gun salute, and refreshments. The David C. Brown Funeral Home and the head west on Oakville Waltz to Rawsonville at about 2-2:30 p.m., the Memorial Day names of local veterans who have died Brown Family Center are sponsoring the Road, which they will take north to West service will begin. since last year’s ceremony will be called 12th-annual Motorcycle Ride and Memorial Huron River Drive and then east into the Brown Funeral Home and Family Center out and a bell tolled for each name. Day Service to honor veterans. City of Belleville and High Street. is sponsoring the event. On Monday, motorcyclists will start registering at 11 a.m. for the 27.8-mile ride at Wayne County Community College, BHS women’s soccer team wins conference championship 9555 Haggerty Road in Van Buren On Monday, the Belleville High School creating many scoring chances. “Every season our number one priority is to Township, north of I-94. women’s varsity soccer team won its Finally after 20 minutes, the Tigers broke win the league, so we are delighted to have The riders will pay $10 per person, second consecutive Western Wayne Athletic through as a Morgan Marshall pass found achieved that goal,” said Belleville coach Bill which all will go to help veterans and their Conference championship with a 3-0 victory Madison Marshall open in front of the Edsel Cline. “We are very proud that we have been families. Each paying rider will receive a over Dearborn Edsel Ford in a game at Ford goal. She made no mistake and buried able to win back-to-back championships, commemorative pin. Belleville. a hard shot for the game’s first goal. and our two-year league record of 16-1-1 is The motorcycle ride, with police The win left the Tigers with an 8-0-1 league At that point, Belleville upped the tempo a remarkable achievement. This game today, assistance, begins at 1 p.m. Several hundred record and an overall record of 15-2-2 going and increased the pressure on the visitors. however, was much closer than the score bikes are expected to take part. into next week’s District Tournament. With nine minutes left in the first half, might indicate. Edsel Ford is a very good, Throughout the years people have waited Belleville started the game aggressively, Morgan Marshall scored from a centering well-coached team, and we had to be at our along the route to applaud the bikers and maintaining possession and looking to pass from wingback Jazmine Carter. The best to defeat them. Now we have to turn wave American flags at them. find a weakness in the Edsel Ford defense. half ended with the Tigers ahead by two but our focus to the State Tournament.” The motorcycles, with patriotic flags Gradually the momentum changed and the with the result still in doubt. The Tigers open their District play with a flying, will go south on Haggerty road to Thunderbirds maintained a few minutes The second half was more of the same, home game against Southgate Anderson on Harris Road, west to Martinsville and then of pressure in the Belleville end without with the Tigers dominating the play. Tuesday, May 31 at 4 p.m. south to Willis Road. They will take Willis Page 4 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 5 O P I N I O N S Editorial EXTRA THINGS I KNOW ...By Rosemary K. Otzman School Board looks Van Buren Township resident Charles Tackett called me from Florida on Friday. for new leader He’ll be back in Michigan within a few The Van Buren Public Schools Board of weeks, but he wanted to talk to me about Education interviewed three candidates for the new library being proposed. As you superintendent on Tuesday and were set for may know, Charles is a builder. two more interviews on Wednesday. That He read the story I wrote about the same night they may choose the one they design of the library which included the want. (Past our deadline.) big preliminary drawing of the general All of the candidates on Tuesday were building design. I’m assured a prettier, aware of the chaos within the district. No more detailed drawing is coming in the one mentioned the new law suit by Savage near future. teachers, but each of Tuesday’s candidates Charles said building round structures is mentioned the healing that needed to be more expensive than rectangular (referring done within the district. to the rounded stairwell in the design) The Tuesday candidates all were ready to so that atrium is costing taxpayers more help VBPS get back to being a respected money than they need to spend. And, the district and to win back the 2,500 students flat roof is a maintenance problem waiting who have fled to other districts. to happen. All three of Tuesday’s candidates were Charles said in Clearwater they have built appropriate choices. One was a Rotarian two, awesome library buildings of 22,000 ready to get his hair cut in Belleville and square feet each at a cost of $160 per be involved in local projects. Another square foot, less than $4 million total. He was very experienced in several districts said when he does the math, Belleville’s and ready to move to town. The female new 32,000 square-foot library will be candidate considers moving to Belleville costing $500 a square foot, figuring in all from Fenton, an hour’s drive away. She the expenses. also was full of energy and plans for the “I could build them a Victorian library at district. much less,” Charles said. What a breath of fresh air: Candidates He said he thinks the library board has who want to be part of the Belleville the wrong architect for the job. He said community, to live here and intermingle architects just want to draw pretty pictures. Fire Departments were being honored for *** with parents, grandparents and other But the people who employ architects saving two women from a murder-suicide One of the things the council did decide taxpayers. Let’s hope this ill-fated school can tell them what they want to build and at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery last was that in an upcoming meeting they will board makes the right decision for a new the architect will draw what they want. month. take official action that stops the annual leader for this district. It’s going to take Charles will be back soon to talk about this Huron Police Chief Everette Robbins said leaf pickup, since council members figured a long time for the scars to heal here, but in person. the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department it cost at least $16,000 to do and ties up some of the problem people are jumping *** alerted Huron PD that a woman who may the DPW for six weeks ship, so that should help. There was a report on WXYZ-TV Channel be suffering from depression had taken each fall. 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Using all “People are spoiled rotten on leaf pickup,” published each Thursday in Belleville, MI. kinds of equipment the officers rescued the said City Manager Diana Kollmeyer, woman. noting the city is using the fund balance to Editor: Rosemary K. Otzman The Independent is owned and operated by a Michigan Limited Liability Company made up of *** pay for that. Home phone (no ads, please!): 697-8290 members of this community. Belleville City Council met for two-and- “I don’t think anyone in the universe picks Advertising Manager: Bob Mytych Member: Michigan Press Association a-half-hours on Monday to discuss the up leaves,” Councilwoman Kim Tindall Sports Editor: Bob Mytych budget for the upcoming 2016-17 fiscal said, referring to other municipalities. Entire contents of this paper is year. The budget is due to be approved on Rick Rutherford, who is Building Official Bookkeeper: James Otzman Copyrighted © 2016 - All rights reserved. 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Columbia • Belleville Thank you to strangers Belleville Area Garden Walk, “Dally Down Loyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose Legion For Studio Apartments Only. for anniversary luncheon the Alley.” The Walk will take place on Belleville Family Center # 934 Accepting Applications for Individuals 62 & Older Sunday, July 10, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. All the 45476 Harris Road H.U.D. Guidlines Apply To the Editor: gardens will be on Roland Street in the City A Senior Facility of National Church Residences We stopped to have lunch at the Tin Belleville, MI 48111 Affordable Housing • Sec 8-202 of Belleville. The Garden Market Place bellevillemoose.com Pan restaurant Saturday, May 21. We had with artists and vendors of garden-related Minutes From Shopping, Freeways & Restaurants st [email protected] told our waitress it was our 61 wedding products will also be on Roland Street. anniversary and she began congratulating Weekday & Weekend Rates 734-697-8200 Advanced discounted tickets are now us. available for $10 at the Belleville Area Bartending Service Provided - After our meal, we asked for our check District Library, Garden Fantasy on Main, Catering Available -- Ask for Tiff! “Try to be conspicuously accurate in and to our surprise, we were told our bill and Garden Fantasy on Tyler Road. Free Wi-Fi Hotspot! everything, pictures as well as text. had already been paid. Elaine Gutierrez Truth is not only stranger than fiction, Many thanks to the very kind people who 734-325-7799 it is more interesting.” Friends of the Library Members & Qualified Guests made our day special. - William Randolph Hearst Sincerely, Thank you for support Fred and Carolyn Bonanni for Honor & Remember Sumpter Township “A discussion is an exchange of knowledge; To the Editor: Michigan Chapter of Honor and an argument is an exchange of ignorance” Thanks for helping place Remember would like to say Thank You flags on veterans’ graves to everyone who came out to show their --Robert Quillen support for our fundraiser at Leo’s Coney To the Editor: Island on Belleville Road, Wednesday, The Hillside Cemetery Advisory May 4, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A special Committee wishes to thank the volunteers thank you to Sam, the owner, and Kim, who helped place American flags on all the manager, and the wait-staff for doing BARBARA ROGALLE MILLER veterans’ graves at Hillside Cemetery for all they did to make us feel like we were Memorial Day 2016. On Saturday, May 21, welcome there. Attorney At Law volunteers from the Belleville community To all the patriots, veterans and some 321 Main Street and surrounding areas met at the cemetery that come to Leo’s on a regular basis, we Belleville, Michigan 48111 to place flags on the graves of over 500 appreciated your helping us with our goals (734) 697-4455 - Fax (734) 697-7177 veterans. This project is done twice each of showing all the Gold Star families of year, in anticipation of Memorial Day and Michigan that their loved ones will always Veterans’ Day. be Honored and Remembered and to We appreciate the contribution of these Establish, Educate, Present, and Comfort volunteers in recognizing the service of our those who don’t understand our reason for deceased veterans. doing what we do. The following businesses contributed The Hillside Cemetery Advisory gifts to aid our silent auction and we Thank Committee You: City of Belleville 1. Denny’s Salon; 2. Johnny’s on the Lake Grill; 3. Frosty Boy; 4. Applebee’s; 5. Thank you for donating Kebob Garden; 6. Kutz’ Barbershop; 7. Leo’s Coney Island; 8. Q’doba’s; 9. Taco to Perennial Swap Bell; 10. Garden Fantasy. Contributing To the Editor: also: Jeannie Branham and Kim, manager The Friends of the Library held their of Leo’s Coney Island. annual Perennial Plant Swap on Saturday, Without all of you we couldn’t have done May 7, in the Belleville Area District what we did. Library Courtyard. It was a beautiful Thank you all. afternoon with the spring blossoms in full LeRoy Paige bloom. Participants swapped their plants Michigan Chapter and talked about gardening tips. This Honor and Remember, Inc. event was sponsored by the Belleville Area Garden Club. Correction: Menards The Friends wish to thank the businesses who donated annuals and perennials not coming until 2017 for door prizes: Banotai’s Greenhouse, We’ve been informed that Menards will Garden Fantasy on Tyler Road, Pinter’s not be building in Van Buren Township until Flowerland and Greenhouse, and Zywicki next summer, 2017. Earlier we published Green House. Other door prizes were information that Menards would build this generously donated by Don Swinson at summer, 2016. We regret the misinformation. Wedding was in 1941, not 1945 Atchinson Ford, Starbuck’s on Belleville Stanley and Dorothy Lightfoot of Romulus recently observed their 75th wedding anniversary and last week on page 15 we printed their story. But, the date we were given for their wedding was incorrect. They Pleasing You, Pleases Us were married in 1941, not 1945. We regret the misinformation. Rosemary K. 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She also enjoyed bowling, wood carving, He is also survived by his grandmothers winning at the casino, coaching softball in the Dorothy Butzin and Madeline Marker and his Van Buren Little League and teaching ceramics HIGGERSON & NEAL uncle Melvin D. Butzin. He is preceded in death to Seniors at the Sumpter Township Community by his grandfathers Michael Marker and Melvin Center. She was a member of the Women of the Funeral Home Butzin. The family would like to thank the Moose, Van Buren Eagles Auxiliary, Huron Roberts Brothers Chapel Sumpter Police & Fire Departments for their Valley Conservation Association and served on help through the years. the Committee for the Sumpter Township Parks 209 Main St. Belleville, MI 48111 Arrangements made by Michigan Memorial and Recreation. Funeral Home, (next to Michigan Memorial Mrs. Brown is survived by sons George (734) 697-9400 Park) 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., Franklin (Donna) Brown of Livonia, Robert James L. Higgerson / Manager Beverly E. Neal / Director (734) 783-2646. Clinton Brown of Lexington, SC and David www.mimemorial.com Charles (Kimberly) Brown of Milan; three Professional, Affordable grandchildren Scott (Echo), David, and Whitney; one great-granddaughter Willow; Full Service Funeral Home brother Keith (Ginger) Bruder; sister Dawn (Bruder) Pluff; mother-in-law Elesa Brown; www.hnfhome.com brothers-in-law Robert (Diane) Brown, Clinton (Dorothy) Brown, Patrick (Lee) Brown, and Continuing an 83 year Belleville Tradition Since 1932 Catherine “Katie” L. Timothy Brown; sisters-in-law Beverly Brown, Cilley Rebecca (Michael) Stephens, and Mary (Robert) Nickels; also many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband George Franklin Brown on January 10, 2016, Simplified Cremation CATHERINE ‘KATIE’ L. CILLEY father Chalmer Bruder, mother Shirley (Albert) (January 7, 1973 – May 19, 2016) Straub, daughter Judy Brown, sister Kathy Catherine “Katie” L. Cilley, 43, of Romulus, (Ralph) VanValkenburg, brother-in-law Butch Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2016. Pluff, father-in-law George Brown Sr., and Catherine was born January 7, 1973 in Dearborn, sister-in-law Maggie Brown. $1,695 Michigan. She was the daughter of Arville T. Visitation was 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, Cole and Virginia (James) Cole. 2016 and will be 10-11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, Catherine enjoyed cooking and spending time 2016 at David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 E. Includes arrangement conference, with her family. Her children were her life. Huron River Dr., Belleville, MI 48111 (734) To cherish her memory she leaves one son, Harry 697-4500. Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. F. (Tiffany) Cilley of Taylor; four daughters, Thursday. Deacon Peter Cornell will officiate. local transportation, crematory, Christina V. Cilley of Taylor, Margaret E. Interment will follow in Alban Cemetery, (Scott) Dunsmore of Monroe, Maria E. Cilley Ypsilanti Township, MI. of Romulus, and Joni L. Cilley of Romulus; Memorial contributions may be made to the cremation container, website two brothers, Richard L. West of Belleville wishes of the family. Please sign her on-line and Arville T. Cole Jr. of Romulus; four sisters, guest book and share a memory for the family Deborah Lal of Inkster, Margaret (Jose) Lopez to cherish at www.davidcbrownfh.com . obituary and video tribute. of Romulus, Jennifer (Tony) Foust of Carleton, and Valda (John) Pitylak of Belleville; and eight Does not include medical examiner grandchildren, Scotty, Bella, Joshua, Serenity, Harry, Jaxson, Karson, and Grayson. RICHARD S. LUTZ cremation fee, taxes, or Catherine was preceded in death by her husband (July 18, 1940 – May 15, 2016) certified death certificates. Harry Frank Cilley, father Arville T. Cole and A memorial service will be held Monday, June her mother Virginia Cole 13, at 7 p.m. at Metro Baptist Church, 41700 Friends gathered from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday N. I-94 Service Drive, Belleville, MI 48111, May 21, 2016, at Crane Funeral Home, 36885 with Dr. Jim Lutz officiating. Arrangements by Goddard Rd. Romulus, Michigan 48174,(734) David C. Brown Funeral Home. Let Us Help. 941-9200 and again on Sunday May 22, 2016 from 1 to 8 p.m. The funeral service was held Read The Newspaper Ypsilanti on Monday May 23, 2016 at 11 a.m., with On The Web! Pastor Robert Lafferty, of Belleville Lighthouse The Belleville-Area (734) 482-6000 Worship Center, officiating. Sumpter Twp. Online guests may leave condolences, share a Independent New Website photo, or light a memorial candle by visiting is Now Online! 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To the Editor: between the PWC and moving vessels, Van Buren Township Cancer is hard enough. Let’s help Summer is coming soon and before you anchored or drifting vessels, swimmers Michiganders make decisions based on know it, we will all be out enjoying the and the shore line. what their doctors recommend – not based water. Officers Jeffery Stanton and Patrick BOATER SAFETY CERTIFICATES Sumpter Progressive on cost. Wehrman from the Van Buren Township • Persons born after June 30, 1996 MUST League sale this week end Public Safety Department Marine Unit obtain a Boater Safety Certificate prior to Sue Wade will be out patrolling from Memorial Day operating any boat. To the Editor: Van Buren Township to Labor Day. • Persons born after Dec. 31, 1978 MUST The Sumpter Progressive Civic League, This Unit performs certain functions obtain a Boater Safety Certificate prior to located at 24101 Sumpter Road between Owen teachers made to insure the safe operation of watercraft operating a Personal Watercraft. Dunn and Wear roads, is having a holiday on Belleville Lake. These Marine Safety • Directions for obtaining a Boaters Safety week end rummage sale. We will have wonderful trip happen Officers not only enforce safe boating Card can be found at www.michigan.gov/ a stove, microwave, tables, chairs, and To the Editor: laws on Belleville Lake, but also function dnr . numerous other items available. Everything I had the pleasure of accompanying as surface support to our Public Safety REQUIRED EQUIPMENT must go. my daughter and the fifth-grade Owen Underwater Search and Recovery Team. • State Law requires a boat to have enough Our hours are 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Intermediate classes on a two-day Mackinac We are urging boater safety for those who Type I or Type II personal flotation devices Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29. We trip last week. We started our day at 6:30 plan to take to the water this summer on for every person on board. Also, any boat will also be selling hot dogs, chips, pop, a.m. to take off. I am sure the teachers were Belleville Lake. Plan on making this not over 16-feet in length is required to have and water. All items will be available in our there at 5 a.m. getting organized. only an enjoyable, but safe boating season a Type IV (throwable) personal flotation parking lot and grounds. We were able to relax on the bus. The by following prudent safety steps, and we device. teachers were taking attendance, organizing, are also urging boaters and swimmers to • Persons on board a vessel that are under Karithea Murry-Hanible, president Sumpter Progressive Civic League please use caution at all times when out on 6 years old are required to wear a Type I (continued on page 9) the lake this summer. Whether out tubing, or Type II personal flotation device at all diving, jet or waterskiing, people need to times. Creating fair access to remember the rules of the water and use • All marine vessels should be equipped Whether you are moving or liquidating an entire extreme care during sporting activities. with a well-maintained, properly charged cancer treatment estate. We can help. We will organize, price, advertise and run the sale. 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Well we know at least Blaha report dated Dec. 18, 2015 does planning and keeping the students excited Ms. Stiles, Mr. Tenbrook, Mrs. Palowski, during the last few months you could have NOT prove there was wrong doing? and pumped up. Mrs Runyan, Mr. Richardson, Ms. Harden, reinstated the teachers with no restrictions 2. Is the BOE aware that the scores can be We arrived a little later than scheduled. The Mr. Roberson, Ms. Morning, Ms. Spudich and most of that expense would be over! reinstated? The State has pretty much said teachers rearranged our itinerary slightly and any other staff members that I may About school of choice: You have to it is at the discretion of the district. so that we didn’t miss anything. The hotel have not mentioned, thank you for making release students to go out of the area and 3. Is the BOE aware that PCCS has couldn’t accommodate the entire group this trip happen. I really don’t think there will be a balance. 250 openings? (One of the top-performing (200+) at once for dinner or breakfast. The Thank You, Good luck with that -- in a toxic district. district’s in the state.) teachers were getting drinks, helping with Amy Asher 4. Is the BOE aware that Huron and plates, etc. I think they were able to take Romulus are Schools of Choice? Update for school board WHERE ARE THE ANSWERS? three minutes to eat the leftover cold food. Ongoing concern for It rained on the island. In an effort to on 2015-16 school year get everyone on the lower level of the Savage teachers Manju Patnaik ferry, they made a last-minute change to To the Board of Education: Parent of Aadi Samineni - 5th Grade at get a second ferry so that no one had to To the Board of Education: This is an open letter to the BOE, Owen and Avani Samineni - 1st Grade at ride on top. Our evenings ended around Savage teachers were escorted out, updating them on the 2015-16 school year. Savage 11 p.m. and the teachers still had to do humiliated, gag orders, no trespassing, The details outlined in this letter are an bed checks. When we arrived at Owen at needing permission to attend their own overview of the school year from a parent’s 10:45 Thursday night, the teachers still had children’s sporting events, practices, honor perspective. It seems like it is now time to Good events happened to stay to get every student reunited with programs, and many more events. educate the board of education. in Belleville area their parent. You are telling your lawyers what you HIGHLIGHTS They were also all returning to school want (they give you legal advice only)? 1. Oct. 31, 2015 – School Superintendent To the Editor and Residents: on Friday to educate our children. These You say you want the teachers back initiates the “INVESTIGATION” into the April and May have been months of good teachers worked 17-hour days for two to work, but they must have more rights Savage M-Step scores. news happening in our area. First, I wish straight days with a smile. This doesn’t taken away (may not sue anyone, gag 2. Dec. 2, 2015 – State of Michigan to thank Mr. Richards, librarian at Owen include all of the time they were planning orders, etc.). This situation was created by approves school superintendent’s request School, for inviting me to speak at Career prior to the event and time away from their this district and an embarrassment to the for self-examination. Day. It was a wonderful experience to see families. entire community just because of an over- 3. Dec. 18, 2015 – Collins and Blaha and hear the young people’s enthusiastic I could go on and on, but the point of zealous superintendent. issues report on investigation. questions and answers. this letter is to express my appreciation and I am not concerned where the blame 4. Dec. 18, 2015 – School superintendent Also, I attended the Belleville thanks to the wonderful Owen staff. goes, but it is out of control. It’s time to requests the State to invalidate Savage Community Choir’s concert held at United Teachers have a positive impact on us step up and make decisions. Thank you for Elementary’s M-Step scores. Methodist Church in Belleville. The choir daily. I am sure everyone has been inspired your time. 5. Jan. 8, 2016 – State invalidates Savage embraced the youth of Belleville with their by a teacher or several at some point in Elementary’s M-Step scores. instrumental numbers. It is nice to see their life. They dedicate their lives to better Barbara Brendtke 6. Jan. 21, 2016 – Four teachers escorted adults take our youth under their wings our children and genuinely love each and out of the school building. and give them an opportunity to show their every one of them. P.S. After leaving the School Board meeting 7. Jan. 22, 2016 – Fifth teacher escorted talents. £ let me add, you are real happy with RESA In May I attended Trinity Episcopal Having two daughtersN in VBPS I have out and first day of picketing by parents. and all they do for the district. Well, during Church’s concert to support Adopt-A- R. D 8. Jan. 25, 2016 – ALL HELL BREAKS M IVER AIN R S URON T. Child-Size and support Services, Inc. for E. H LOOSE AT THE BOARD MEETING!

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R warmth of new clothing. The Trinity Choir, T .) D If the HIGHLIGHTS have not caught the . attention of the board, then the following joined by Ford Motor Company Chorus, facts just might: was a delightful afternoon of songs from 1. 110 days teachers have NOT been in hymns to Rodgers and Hammerstein. Each branch of the armed forces was represented £ their classrooms. N 2. 110 days teachers have not been by their own song in “The Armed Forces Medley” sung by The Ford Motor Company Main St. charged of any wrongdoing. E. Huron River Dr. Chorus. Tears flowed as each branch was

W. Columbia Ave. E. Columbia Ave. 3. 110 days parents with full-time jobs Sumpter Rd. Sumpter (South St.) (South have picketed in front of Savage. represented by members in the audience. 4. 110 days since parents have been The evening ended with “God Bless contacting the board with NO answers. America” and “America, the Beautiful.” 5. 110 days since Savage students were It was an exciting and heartfelt evening for YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY! penalized for a test they truly did well on. all who attended. £ 6. 110 days since Savage students were Remember to say thank you to a Soldier, to Main St. N a Veteran. They appreciate your support. E. HuronE. River Columbia Dr. Ave. celebrated for their achievements.

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Baby Contest starts Friday, May 27th through Monday, May 30th (Contest ends at 1:30pm. Winners announced 5:00pm) Silent Auction starts Friday, May 27th through Monday, May 30th (Last bid 5pm, pick-up items 6pm-8pm) • Crafters - All day Friday, May 27th through Monday, May 30th FREE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT/BABY CONTEST/PONY RIDES/PETTING ZOO/SILENT AUCTION/CRAFTS/VENDORS/CAR SHOW/BINGO/ BEER TENT WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL SUMPTER TOWNSHIP (734) 461-6201 OR VISIT WWW.SUMPTER.TWP.COM SUMPTER COUNTRY FEST IS SPONSORED BY SUMPTER TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Page 12 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 13 Minding ORPHAN CATCH EM’ WITH... OF THE ANT SEASON Your Business IS HERE! with Bob Mytych WEEK Commercial & “FRITO” J.C. HONEY, Owner Residential Service This weekend is Sumpter Fest at the 33 Years Experience Sumpter Fairgrounds on Sumpter Road. FREE ESTIMATES For The Control of Ants, Bees, Specializing In See the schedule in a display ad in today’s Bed Bugs, Rats, Mice, Roaches, Spiders, & Other Pests. paper. I’ll be at parade central at noon on Carpenter Ant & Saturday. Other feature events include ,)#%.3%$).352%$sSenior Discounts Bed Bug Control. fireworks, car show, truck demo derby Serving WAYNE COUNTY & Surrounding Areas. on Sunday at the arena and an auto-cross derby at 6 p.m. on Monday. All weekend events include a carnival midway, live 734-699-6889 music, baby contest, arts and crafts, bingo, beer tent, food concessions and more. *** Thunder Rolls in Belleville on Memorial Meet Frito, he’s a large 3 year old Atchinson Ford is pleased to Day Monday with the 12th Annual tiger tabby that’s sure to be a tasty Motorcycle Ride & Memorial Day cholesterol free treat for your heart announce that STEVE HAMMOND Service to honor veterans. Registration and home. This good-natured big and lineup for the ride begins at 11 a.m. has been added to our sales staff. boy is looking for a fur-ever home at the Wayne County Community College He would like to invite all his that will spoil him with love, comfy parking lot on Haggerty Road with the friends, family and previous cus- ride itself starting at 1 p.m. The convoy napping spots, toys and delicious of motorcycles will arrive at Belleville’s food. Frito has a nice and laid- tomers to contact him about their Veteran’s Memorial in Horizon Park back personality that prefers next new or used car purchase. between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The cost to enjoying things in the slow lane register for the ride is $10. For info, call of life. He likes leisurely days that Call (734) 697-2123 Jackie Dalzell at (734) 697-5090 or Shelly include naps in the sun, visiting or email him at Chudzinski at (734) 697-4500. The David with people and cat friends and [email protected] C. Brown Funeral Home is organizing the some light playtime. He does have event. a shy side and might take a little ATCHINSON FORD SALES, INC. *** time to warm up to new people but 9800 Belleville Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 The Thunder Over Michigan air show really does enjoy getting attention Aug. 20-21 at Willow Run Airport has and pets from all his favorite people added the US Navy F/A-18 Hornet Demo visitors. Once in his own home his to its air show line-up. The demo joins the affectionate side will only continue Breitling Jet Team from France and the to bloom until he’s become a US Air Force F-22 at this year’s event. truly amazing furry friend. His For tickets visit the TOM website via the handsome tabby coat is thick and New Homes links at www.yankeeairmuseum.org . The airport will also be holding a first-ever soft and his green eyes twinkle Arriving Summer 2016! evening air show on Wednesday, June 22, with happiness he would love to featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds share with you. Call today to meet Now pre-leasing new, 2016 3 BED/2 BATH jet team, a CF-18 Demo and the CF- Frito; he’s all the tasty treat your manufactured homes for a June 1st Move-in. Skyhawks Parachute Team. Gates open at heart and home will need. He’s 5 p.m. Tickets are available for both shows neutered, vaccinated, tested neg. • Pre-Leasing Special from $729/mo and sold separately. for FeLuk/FIV and micro-chipped. • Do you have a business item you would Michigan Animals Rescue Storage shed and A/C included like to see in this column? There is no at 734-461-9458 or visit our • o-rrѴb1-ঞom=;; charge. Call Bob Mytych at (734) 699- website fmar1.org for more 9020 with your suggestion. information.

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(734) 333-7438 ƔƐƏƏƏo‚!7Ŏ-m|omķ ZemanHomes.com Page 12 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 13 City Council approves agreement with library for property swaps By Rosemary K. Otzman at the regular city council meeting on May Following the council vote, members of library being approved by voters. Independent Editor 16. the audience including a contingent from In other business at the May 16 meeting, “No cash is moving,” said Belleville After a short discussion, Councilman Tom the library board, broke out into applause. the council: city attorney Steve Hitchcock as he Smith made the motion, with Councilman “This is a great compromise,” said Mayor • Approved White Cane Week during explained the property agreement worked Tom Fielder supporting, and the council Kerreen Conley. which Belleville’s new Lions Club will out between the City of Belleville and the unanimously approved the agreement. The Hitchcock said he met with the committee solicit donations on Main Street, from 11 Belleville Area District Library to make library board already had approved it at its of city and library representatives and a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday way for a new library building. This was May 10 meeting. they worked out an agreement for trading through Sunday, May 27-June 4. Martha parcels of equal values. He said they used Brown is chairperson of White Cane Week. Craig Fuller who had appraised the city hall Amos Johnson Jr. is the president of the property and the library property in 2013. new Belleville Lions Club. He said this Chicks and Ducklings “Nobody is giving away their assets,” is the third time he has been president of Hitchcock said. “The parking lot has to be the Belleville club, being a president in the built with an underground retention pond, past before the local club folded; which is costly.” • Approved closing part of High Street @ The Willis Feed Mill He said the city abandons a portion of from noon to 4 p.m. for the Thunder Rolls Fourth Street and exchanges its parking lot Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans • Garden Seed, Lawn Seed and Lawn Care Products HOURS: for parts of parcels 78 and 79, 43 feet. Monument; MON-FRI 9AM-6PM • SAT 9AM-5PM • Pond Chemicals and Fish Food LIKE US ON SUN 12PM-4PM He said the footprint of the library needed • Approved the mayor’s appointment • Dog and Cat Food Meridian St open space around it, to enter from the of Councilman Fielder as alternate • Wild Bird and Squirrel Food Willis Rd jointly owned parking lot. representative to the Conference of

Bunton • Certified Organic Products • Hay and Straw Rd Rawsonville Rd The library will tear down the present Western Wayne. Mayor Conley is the • Poultry Food • Horse and Livestock Feed Railroad Tracks building and the city and library will jointly representative; own the public parking and customers of • Approved an annual Hardcap Healthcare 10200 Railroad Street, Willis, Michigan the businesses downtown will be able to Premium Contribution by the City of (South end of Meridian St, off Willis Rd, Between Rawsonville and Bunton) We look forward use the new parking lot, he said. Belleville for all employees eligible for to seeing you soon. (734) 461-1111 [email protected] Hitchcock said this is all subject to the healthcare coverage. The hardcap amounts are: single coverage, $6,142.11; two-person, $12,845.04; and family, $16,751.23. MCL 15.563, as amended in 2013, sets a limit How Much “Real Estate with on the amount a public employee may Is Your Real Service” contribute to a medical benefit plan; • Set a special budget meeting for 6:30 Castle Worth? p.m., May 23, and a public hearing on the 2016/17 budget at 7:30 p.m., June 6; • Adopted an Equal Employment ngela Nettro & Co. Opportunity Policy and a Disability Real Estate Accommodation Policy as required by the [email protected] state to settle a complaint brought by a THIS CERTIFICATE GOOD FOR ONE COMPLIMENTARY parent of a handicapped child; MARKET ANALYSIS OF YOUR HOME Belleville, MI 48111 • Heard LeRoy Paige question why he Good Only With wasn’t put on the agenda for his Honor and Remember request. He wanted the city ANGELA NETTRO - BROKER (734) 697-6655 to fly the Honor & Remember flag at the 10 Million Dollar Producer Serving Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day, to This Offer Good Indefinitely - Keep this valuable certificate with your household documents. If your property is currently listed, please disregard this offer. Wayne & Washtenaw Counties pass a resolution honoring veterans, and to read names into the minutes that are on the Veterans Memorial. “Local groups in this community have felt some reservation PHILLIP C. about it,” Councilman Fielder said of the flag, adding the city and veterans are honoring specific veterans listed on the memorial each year. “I have heard nothing that convinced me it’s the right thing to HART! do,” Fielder said. The local VFW and PLAV have voiced opposition to the Honor and Remember project; and for Van Buren Township Supervisor • Heard Kathy Paige say she supports her husband’s Honor and Remember project. She said she was on the committee "#$!%&'(&)*+!,-./)0-!1&/!.--+!2&#+%1-34! that raised money to put up the Veterans Memorial. She said it is not a VFW !!!"#$%&&%#'$()*"'+,- memorial, not a Vietnam memorial, and not a PLAV memorial. She said it is •! 5!*$-&0!,&6!07!/0&6!#(!07!3&0-!7+!01-!%&'(&)*+4! 8-&$+!&.7#0!91)22)(:!1)/!;#&2)<%&=7+/!&+3!($7>-+!3-3)%&=7+!07!01-!%7''#+)06?! for everyone. She said the Honor and •! Remember flag is to recognize loved ones •! @->)-,!01-!)//#-/!91)2!1&/!)3-+=<-3!&+3!A7227,!%7''-+0/!&/!01-6!&$-!$-2-&/-3?! lost and it is not to replace the “United •! B7)+!91)22)(!7+!C&%-.77D:!E,)F-$:!&+3!G+/0&*$&'!HH2)+D/!&$-!A7#+3!7+!01-!,-./)0-?! States of America flag.” She said to the council: “I feel like you’re being closed /5 ./-01213*-4 -6+*7-8()*- minded”. 9&)3!.6!I)=J-+/!A7$!91)22)(!K&$0!HLMNNM!8)+3&>)/0&:!O-22->)22-:!P)%1)*&+! Page 14 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 15 Lydia Graber for Treasurer keeping for two businesses. She volunteers Lydia Graber, a 22-year resident of Sumpter services needed by numerous seniors in the Township, is running for treasurer. community. She has been married to her husband She has been married to Dave for 45 Marvin Graber for 28 years. years. They have a daughter Kelly and Graber said she has 20 years of banking grandchild Corbin. experience, V.P. Mortgage Servicing; 35 “If elected, I would give more back to years as a disability advocate/consultant; the community to see it grow and maintain 11 years on the Michigan Commission country lifestyle that the area residents feel on Disability Concerns, appointed by so strongly about,” Corbin said. Governor John Engler; 14 years a national Jane J. Stalmack for Trustee motivational speaker; seven years as a Jane J. Stalmack, a township resident for member/president of the Pontiac Optimist more than 60 years, is running for trustee. Club; member of Michigan Paralyzed She has been a member of the planning Veterans of America; and consultant on the commission for three terms and currently is accessibility committee for Comerica Park, chairperson. She previously was a member Ford Field, and Red Wings Stadium. during the early 1980s, prior to moving to She also was an actress in “Star Wars” New York. and as a Stunt Ewok appeared in several She earned a bachelor of science degree movies, music videos, and improv comedy in special education from Eastern Michigan troupes. University and did graduate work in Deb Callison for Clerk Educational Leadership. She has 25-plus Deb Callison, a Sumpter resident for years of senior management in Human 17 years, is running for township clerk. Resources and has spent 10-plus years as She started her own business at age 27 a substitute teacher in all grade levels and The Bardell Team, from left, are Ronald Barrington Robinson, Jay Bardell II, Jane J. and now has full responsibility for record (continued on page 15) Stalmack, Lydia Graber, Deb Callison, and Jerry Anderson, Jr.

Sumpter Township new board candidates running as a slate The Bardell Team is running as a slate to unseat six of the seven incumbents on ! the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees in the Aug. 9 primary election. The Bardell Team says it has: 130- plus years of senior management and supervision in the following disciplines: "#$%&'(! private (family-owned) companies, publicly traded companies, governmental departments, and sovereign nation. The !!"#$%&'()!*(##!+(,-$,.! members have 200-plus years of residency in Sumpter Township. /)&$,$.&$0!')!.$,1')2!&3$!4(556)'&7!8)0!98,&'%'98&')2!')!:$5(%,8%7!')!;%&'()(,!.(5$!$?&,8!%8.3!$$$$(,!&3$',!.$,1'%$.AAA! removal, human resources, teaching, real estate, and film. Jay Bardell, II for Supervisor BC+!D/E/BFA! Jay Bardell II, candidate for supervisor, has been a Sumpter resident for 35 years. !"#$%$#&'()*+$,-*./01&,23*)4$(()*'32*$"*-$5-*#20'"#6** He is retired. He worked for 21 years in a grocery industry, 19 years of that in +$!)$$0!7(6!>(,!&3$G! supervision. He was employed with a steel *,'58,7!"#$%&'()H!I6$.087!;626.&!JH!JKLM! company and the company closed. F$)$,8#!"#$%&'()H!I6$.087!B(1$5N$,!OH!JKLM! Bardell has been on the Parks and

Recreation Commission for three years Qualifications and on the township planning commission • Must be 16 years of age or older. for 10 months. He served on the committee • Must be a registered voter in the State of Michigan if age 18 or older. to review and revise the marijuana • Must complete and submit an application available at:: ordinances. He has been married to Roxanne for 18 http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Elec_Inspec-Appl_131809_7.pdf years and is father to four daughters. He has five grandchildren. All are residents of • Required Training provided Sumpter. • Polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm so be prepared to arrive earlier and stay later than open hours. He enjoys his grandchildren, gardening, caring for his animals, and socializing Contact the Clerk’s Office to request or submit an application today: around the community. “I am dedicated, honest and loyal, willing City of Belleville: 6 Main Street, Belleville, MI 48111 (734-697-9323 ext. 7010) to help anyone in need,” Bardell said. Sumpter Township: 23480 Sumpter Rd. Belleville, MI 48111 (734-461-6201) Van Buren Charter Township: 46425 Tyler Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 (734-699-8909)! Page 14 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 15 OPEN ALL MEMORIAL Annuals Jerry Anderson, Jr. for Trustee DAY WEEKEND! Vegetables Sumpter slate Jerry Anderson, Jr., worked for his father (continued from page 14) Specialty and Potted Plants at his sawmill and trucking company in Sumpter all of his life. special education. Posey Bags He followed in his father’s footsteps and Past affiliations include the Friends of Hanging Baskets continued running the family business and the Belleville Area District Library and Patio Pots expanded it to what it is today: Family secretary of the Adirondack Red Cross Trucking. WE’RE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 8 A.M. executive board. He said he provides numerous types Gift Certificates Available She is a member of SHRM (Society of of volunteer services via his company’s 9015 Haggerty Rd. 734-397-2252 Human Resources Management), member resources. Belleville, MI www.robsonflowers.com of the steering committee of EMU-Career Anderson is a member of the NRA and a Horizons; Police Commissioner of the dedicated family man, married to the “love Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and of his life” Marie. He is father to his son Chippewa Indians Personnel Women’s Jay, who works for the family business; Association; and served on the selection and step-father to James, a graduate of committee for superintendent search in Western Michigan University; Samantha, Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho. who currently is attending Ferris State Ronald Barrington Robinson University; and Daniel, a current employee for Trustee of the family business. Ronald Barrington Robinson, a Sumpter “I was raised by honest, hard-working Township resident for 19 years, is running parents who instilled the same values in www.actionmechanicalheating-cooling.com for trustee. me,” Anderson said. He holds a bachelor of science degree He has lived in Sumpter Township all of in Criminal Justice, Certified in LERN his life. Law Enforcement Resource Network, and is a retired lieutenant with the State of Michigan Department of Corrections after serving 23 years. 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June 2-5, 9am-3pm. 6/2 FREE through Golden Services Transportation. ------2 Finished cabinets, 7’ tall 7’ For an interview, call Golden Home Health WALDEN WOODS SUB-WIDE garage wide w/ doors and shelfs. Heavy. sale. Friday & Saturday, June 3-4, 8am- (734) 461-6839. 6/02 Care Agency in Belleville at (734) 697-0888 4pm; Sunday, June 5, 8am-2pm. 6/2 ------Page 18 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 19 allegedly based on interviews with unnamed “A teacher who is being investigated for presented a Voluntary Settlement Agreement VBPS law suit third- and fourth-grade Savage Elementary cheating told friends at a recent gathering to the teachers between Plaintiff and VBPS (continued from page 1) students who were questioned seven months at a local bar, ‘well yeah, she [Villa] told us and between Plaintiffs and the MEA and after the M-STEP was conducted without ‘if they don’t know the answer, I’d just give NEA. In the agreement with the teachers provoked several lawsuits against VBPSD,” notification or permission from their parents it to them.’ ” included was language stating everything the suit said. or guardians, the suit states. The suit states the letter Van Tassel sent the school district did was “true, accurate, “In addition, Van Tassel had sent bizarre, The report does not name any teachers to Villa’s new employers said Villa is the de and appropriate” including their removal anonymous letters to third parties about who allegedly coached students, nor does facto head of a group called SavageStrong from their classrooms. VBPSD employees with whom he was it reference any rule or policy the teachers which aims to remove the superintendent for The teachers were also required to accept unhappy,” the suit said. violated, the suit states. exposing and reporting the cheating scandal disciplinary counseling, which would be In 2014, under Principal Villa, Savage Van Tassel and the board members, without to the State of Michigan. He wrote Villa put in their files, indicating wrongdoing Elementary had received the highest State releasing the Collins & Blaha Report, made wants to be reinstated as Savage principal on their parts and release all possible legal of Michigan “Report Card” rating of all multiple public statements about “cheating” and to remove the superintendent who has claims. The agreement also would release schools in VBPSD. The resignation of Villa having occurred and that “it would not done nothing wrong. the MEA from any possible claims by the as principal at Savage caused a great deal be tolerated within our schools,” the suit The letter also states, “Villa has spoken teachers. A joint public statement with the of concern on the part of parents and the states. vehemently at VBPS School Board meetings school district was also required. community. All of the public statements were designed and has encouraged violence and massive The agreement tried to convince the The suit states, at a standing-room- to place Villa and Savage Elementary in a disruption to the daily operations of the teachers to give up their legal rights, the only meeting of the school board on June poor light, the suit states, and Van Tassel, school district…” according to the law suit. suit states. The five teachers refused to sign. 22, 2015 the board was questioned by with the support of the school board, had a Van Tassel also is quoted as stating to They wrote a letter on March 31 to Interim- the audience about why Villa and other plan in place to fire the teachers. Savage Elementary staff on Jan. 6 that, Superintendent Green asking to be returned educators had left the district while Van In January, frustrated parents and “case law says cheating on a test is worse Tassel was superintendent. Some parents (continued on page 19) community members who had received no than having sex with students.” pressed for exit interviews and a survey of answers formed a Facebook group called On Feb. 22, due to community pressure remaining teachers to gauge their morale. “SavageStrong” in support of removing Van and Van Tassel’s bizarre action, the school Van Tassel was clearly the subject of Public Notice Tassel as superintendent, the suit states. board terminated Van Tassel’s employment concerns raised at the board meeting and On Jan. 21, in furtherance of Van Tassel’s as superintendent. However, as part of the questions about him continued to be raised plan, five teachers were publicly escorted ongoing scheme and developing cover-up, ORDER FOR PUBLICATION after the board meeting by parents and the out of the building, while school was still the board took the public position – and ON HEARING community, the suit states. in session, as if they were criminals, the suit continues to take the position – that Van “Under pressure, Van Tassel began a secret states. Tassel had suddenly and without notice STATE OF MICHIGAN campaign to find ways to discredit Villa and The five teachers, including those four simply resigned, the suit states. COUNTY OF KENT Savage Elementary in the fall of 2015,” the bringing suit, were targeted for suspension In exchange for this resignation without 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT suit states. and termination because they were known notice, the board approved a payment to FAMILY DIVISION Then, the M-STEP scores showed Savage to Van Tassel to be friends with Villa, their Van Tassel of $350,000. Around Feb. 16, had performed very well. former boss, the suit states. the teachers received phony teacher tenure TO: ASHLEY ELY “As a part of his plan or scheme to discredit A letter from the district states they charges, marked “Draft.” Teacher tenure Child’s Name: ARION ELY Ms. Villa and her school, on a date shortly had been placed on “a non-disciplinary charges are brought by school districts for Case No.: 16-50271-NA-103842401 before Dec. 2, 2015, Supt. Van Tassel paid administrative leave, due to alleged the purpose of terminating the teacher’s Hearing: JUNE 29, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. contacted the Michigan Department of TH improprieties with M-STEP testing,” the employment permanently, the suit states. Judge GARDNER, 9 FLOOR, Education and reported that he believed the suit states. These charges were designed to intimidate COURTROOM 9-D M-STEP scores from Savage Elementary The teachers were informed in the letter the teachers by including such terms as were indicative of cheating in some way,” that upon conclusion of the investigation “academic fraud” and statement that the TO: DANIEL VELLA the suit states. they will be informed of any discipline “data incontrovertibly proves that cheating Child’s Name: ARION ELY Van Tassel wanted the MDE to take up to and including filing tenure charges occurred.” After the phony teacher tenure Case No.: 16-50271-NA-103842401 some action which he could then use to his against them recommending termination of charges were given to the teachers they Hearing: JUNE 29, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. advantage in his campaign against Villa TH employment. were never pursued, the suit states. Judge GARDNER, 9 FLOOR, and other teachers that worked at Savage Until then, they were warned not to appear Around March 23, the Defendants COURTROOM 9-D Elementary, the suit states. on any school district property or it would An initial and/or supplemental child At Van Tassel’s instigation and request, be treated as a trespass. They were directed protective petition has been filed in the on Dec. 2, 2015, the MDE asked Van Tassel not to discuss this investigation with staff, PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: above matter. A hearing on the petition, to have the school district conduct a “self- parents, or students, other than union/legal All real estate advertising in this including a permanency planning hearing, investigation” of the data Van Tassel had representatives. Failure to comply with the newspaper is subject to the Fair will be conducted by the Court on the pointed out as unusual, the suit states. Housing Act which makes it illegal to directives will be deemed insubordination, date and time stated above in the 17th Van Tassel and the school board retained advertise "any preference, limitation subjecting them to discipline up to and Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, Collins & Blaha legal counsel to investigate or discrimination based on race, color, including discharge. Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa “unusual data anomaly patterns on the religion, sex, handicap, familial status The suit states the teachers have never NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The M-STEP results at Savage [Elementary].” or national origin, or an intention, to been given notice of any violation of any make any such preference, limitation permanency planning hearing will result The investigation was not “independent” rule giving rise to suspension and never or discrimination." Familial status in the child(ren) being returned home, as it purported to be, the suit states. The have been provided a hearing to allow them includes children under the age of 18 continued in foster care, or the court may results were pre-ordained by Van Tassel to refute the allegations. living with parents or legal custodians, order proceedings to terminate parental with the support of the school board, the Two of the teachers have children enrolled pregnant women and people securing rights. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED suit said. On Dec. 18, 2015, the Collins & custody of children under 18. in the Van Buren Public schools, but they that you personally appear before the Blaha written report was provided to the This newspaper will not knowingly have been prohibited from freely associating court at the time and place stated above defendants, but it has never been released accept any advertising for real estate with them, their teachers, administrators, and exercise your right to participate in to the public. which is in violation of the law. Our or other parents on school property under the proceedings. In fact, defendants publicly took the readers are hereby informed that all threat of discharge. dwellings advertised in this newspaper position into 2016 that the matter was The suit states that in February 2016, are available on an equal opportunity This hearing may result in a temporary still being “investigated,” although the in furtherance of his plan to discredit and basis. To complain of discrimination or permanent loss of your right to the investigation had already concluded and the retaliate against Villa, Van Tassel stepped call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. child(ren). Collins & Blaha Report was issued, the suit up his malicious, reckless activities and The toll-free telephone number for the said. sent to Villa’s new school district employer hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Dated: May 18, 2016 The report’s conclusion was that some and its board of education an utterly false level of coaching did occur by staff members and defamatory letter stating she helped PATRICIA D. GARDNER during the testing. This conclusion was teachers cheat on the Savage M-STEP and, JUDGE OF PROBATE Page 18 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 19 will have no discipline, the prohibition Local Gulf War veteran VBPS law suit against stepping on school property and (continued from page 18) speaking freely will be removed and they to march in National will be allowed to continue their careers as to the classroom since they had not been teachers. Memorial Day Parade charged with any wrongdoing. Green did The suit alleges, in detail, four Violations of Kandy Sue Crawford of Belleville will not reply. Civil Rights: Freedom of Speech, Freedom be among Gulf War veterans marching on On April 2, the agreement was changed to Petition, Freedom of Association, and Monday in the National Memorial Day in hopes of getting the five to sign. Now Due Process. Parade in Washington, D.C. disciplinary counseling was dropped The suit requests compensatory, During Desert Storm she was a corporal completely, as was the requirement that the exemplary, and punitive damages, and in the United States Marine Corps, serving five teachers had to sign in unison. an award of interest, costs, reasonable with MAG-14 as an aviation ground In April, one of the five teachers who attorney fees and expert witness fees. It also support equipment mechanic. They were had the least seniority, agreed to sign the requests removing files and records on the stationed near the port in Al Jabal. agreement and on April 18 she was returned allegations and investigation at issue from “The place I was in Desert Storm was to her classroom with no counseling or their records and reinstatement as tenured better known as ‘The Scud Bowl,’” she discipline of any kind. teachers in good standing. The suit also asks said. The law suit pointed out the teacher who for an injunction prohibiting any further She served in the Marine Corps from 1987 was returned to work after she signed the acts of wrongdoing or retaliation against the to 1997 and was honorably discharged as a agreement had allegedly performed the teachers. sergeant. She went on to work for Boeing same “cheating” as the other four teachers, Federal Judge Robert H. Cleland is the and Rolls Royce after the military, able who now are suing. presiding judge on the case. The suit said if the teachers give up Tooley vs. Van Buren Schools to obtain those positions because of the training in the corps. their rights in order to return to work, they The Civil Rights lawsuit filed Sept. Twenty-five years ago, more than 5, 2014 against the school district by 600,000 service members took part in Kimberly Tooley and Seth Tooley, with WE WILL BE CLOSED Operation Desert Storm, at the time the the U.S. government as an interested party, largest deployment of U.S. Armed Forces FOR SPRING BREAK is wending its way through the courts. A ND TH since Vietnam. MAY 2 – 20 hearing on a motion to dismiss is set for Crawford, then a corporal from Garden Aug. 10 before U.S. Federal Court Judge City, was one of those who left friends Avern Cohn. The final pretrial conference is Una’s Golden and family behind to serve the nation and Marine Cpl. Kandy Sue Crawford set for Nov. 8. secure a victory for freedom. 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Also, Belleville City Council, 7:30 • Thursday, June 9 – Keystone Academy p.m. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN requirement from the Township to the property BOARD MEETING MINUTES School Board, 6 p.m. Also, Sumpter Township • Tuesday, June 21 – Van Buren Township owner. May 17, 2016 Hart moved, Miller and Jahr seconded for Planning Commission, 7 p.m. (optional) Also, regular board meeting, 7 p.m. Supervisor Combs called the meeting to order approval of Zambelli Fireworks Company Belleville Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, June 27 – Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, 7 p.m., at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Present: for the 2016 Fireworks show and have the • Monday, June 13 – Van Buren Public Supervisor Combs, Treasurer Budd, Clerk Supervisor and Clerk execute the contract. Administration Building. Schools Board of Education, 7 p.m., BHS Wright, Trustee Hart, Trustee Jahr, Trustee Motion Carried. The funds for this event are not • Tuesday, June 28 – Sumpter Township Commons. McClanahan and Trustee Miller. Others in taxpayer’s money but donations collected in the • Tuesday, June 14 – Sumpter Township work/study at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at attendance: Secretary Montgomery, Engineer amount of $20,000 with an additional $2,000 work/study at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nummer, Developmental Services Director needed. 6:30 p.m. Also, Van Buren Township Board • Tuesday, July 5 – Van Buren Township Akers, Developmental Services Deputy Director REPORTS: January 2016 Budgetary Report Best, Deputy Director of Police Wright, and an and February 2016 Budgetary Report are audience of nine (9). available at the Clerk’s Office 46425 Tyler Road APPROVAL OF AGENDA motion Hart, Van Buren Charter Township, Michigan 48111. City of Belleville Public Notice Miller seconded to approve the agenda as ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Combs amended [Addition of Correspondence item #8 presented and read a Proclamation to Mr. Paige and #9 from Consent Agenda]. Motion Carried. to make May the Month of Remembrance for APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Hart Veterans. Clerk Wright announced that the moved, Jahr seconded to approve the Consent Township will be closed on Monday May 30, City of Belleville Agenda as amended removal of item #8 and 2016 for Memorial Day; In an effort to assist NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #9. [Board Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2016; voters with polling locations Voter I.D. Cards Prepaid List of April 22, 2016; Prepaid List of are being mailed out soon and to contact the 2016-17 PROPOSED CITY BUDGET April 29, 2016; Prepaid List of May 5, 2016; Clerk’s office if you do not receive one by June Prepaid List of May 11, 2016; Voucher List of 1, 2016; Alicia Smith of Channel 7 and TV 20 Notice is hereby given that the Belleville City Council will hold a May 3, 2016; Voucher List of April 17, 2016 ran a Public Service Announcement to attract public hearing on Monday, June 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council and the contract between the Township and Poll Workers, an ad was also placed in the Chambers at the Municipal Building, 6 Main Street, Belleville MI, to Wiese’s Lawn Care for the 2016 Ordinance and Free Press and local papers. Anyone interested Code enforcement mowing of Non-Township in working should contact the Clerk’s Office; consider the proposed 2016-17 City Budget. properties.] Motion Carried. Student Council Election was held on May 10, The proposed General Fund budget is $2,200,000 based on Miller moved, Hart and Jahr seconded to 2016 at Belleville High School. Increased young approve the Consent Agenda as amended adults registration and received commitments estimated sources of revenue, including a proposed 2016-17 City [Addition to consider approval of Zambelli from students to work the polls for the August property tax levy of 18.126 mills for general operating purposes. Fireworks Company for the 2016 Fireworks Primary and General election; Attendance at a

Show and have the Supervisor and Clerk NAACP meeting brought about conversation The City Council has authority to establish the proposed total millage execute the contract.] Motion Carried. on MCL 168 of the 1954 Election Law that rate of 18.126 mills, the current maximum allowable millage rate PUBLIC HEARING: None. stifles the right to vote with a two minute limit CORRESPONDENCE: Trustee Hart in voting booth. The concern has been taken permitted by State Statute and the City Charter. recognized National Peace and Police Officer to Representatives Pagan, Geiss and Hopgood The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support Memorial Day and Week. who are all working on a repeal; special thanks PUBLIC COMMENT: None. to Rosemary of the Independent for placing the the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. Help Wanted ad for Poll workers and getting The budget includes proposed appropriations for the following funds: NEW BUSINESS: the Election News out to the public; Resident Jahr moved, Miller seconded to approve announced a sponsored drive for the community FUND REVENUES EXPENDS. the first reading of Ordinance #05-16-16 May 21, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quirk General Fund $ 2,085,000 $ 2,200,000 to provide regulation for the registration of Park. $20 will go to the Van Buren Township Major Street Fund $ 187,000 $ 175,000 medical marihuana cultivation facilities in the Education fund up to $6000.00 for every five Township. Motion Carried. The ordinance minute test drive; Treasurer Budd announced Local Street Fund $ 97,000 $ 80,000 creates a process to register with Public Safety that on the same day, the Civic Fund will Cemetery Fund $ 66,000 $ 70,000 and an annual renewal. A fee schedule will be sponsor the Tiger Alumni Baseball Game at Sanitation Fund $ 198,000 $ 200,000 set and approved at the same time of second and Quirk Park from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. Perpetual Care Fund $ 5,000 $ -0- final reading. A special use approval must still NON AGENDA: Wright moved, Jahr Building Dept. Fund $ 72,000 $ 120,000 be obtained in addition to the registration. seconded, for the approval of a change order Budget Stabilization Fund $ -0- $ -0- Budd moved, McClanahan seconded to approve for the Walden Woods Paving Repairs Project the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with in the amount of $123,796.50 for additional Drug Law Enforcement Fund $ -0- $ -0- L & W. Engineering at 6201 Haggerty and work to take advantage of remaining Wayne Public Improvement Fund $ -0- $ -0- authorize the Supervisor or her designee to sign County funding and approval for the proposal Capital Equipment Fund $ 30,255 $ 60,000 the permit. Motion Carried. The agreement takes from Wade Trim for an additional $11,000 for DDA Operating Fund $ 425,000 $ 580,000 responsibility from the Township to the property construction engineering relating to the project. DDA Debt Service Fund $ 349,145 $ 349,145 owner. Wayne County requires the Township Subject to the following condition: Submittal to maintain jurisdiction over the storm water of the matching funds from the Walden Woods maintenance. Two attorney opinions indicate Home Owners Association prior to signing the A complete copy of the proposed 2016-17 City Budget is available the County does not have authority to impose change order. Motion Carried. The project was for public inspection during regular business hours at City Hall, 6 this requirement. Jahr will vote for the Township presented at the work study agenda with two to Main Street, Belleville, Michigan. agreement of previous responsibility however, three weeks with clean-up, no residents came he still opposes the Wayne County requirement. forward to discuss concerns. Public comments on the proposed budget may be submitted in A meeting will be set to review further. ADJOURNMENT: McClanahan moved, writing prior to the public hearing, and in writing or in person at the Hart moved, Wright seconded to approve the Wright seconded to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. Motion hearing. Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with Carried. Bethany Bible Church at 810 East Huron River Leon Wright, Township Clerk Lisa Long Drive and authorize the Supervisor or her Linda Combs, Supervisor City Clerk/Treasurer Publish 5/26/2016 designee to sign the permit. Motion Carried. Publish: May 26, 2016 The agreement will transfer the maintenance Page 20 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 21 This is the first facility named for a person in May 30 – The carnival opens at 5 p.m. Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. to hear guest- Things to do in the the history of the Van Buren Public Schools. Thursday at the Sumpter Country Fest. The speaker Amanda Love tell about modern-day • Thursday, May 26 – This is the second festival opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and runs slavery in the United States and how the day of “Arts, Beats, and Sweets” at Keystone throughout the weekend, ending on Monday, Better Way Imports program works. Belleville area... Academy on Bemis Road. Music performances Memorial Day at 10 p.m. Parade is Saturday • Saturday, June 11 – Romulus Historical in the gym are at 5 p.m. for third grade, 6 at noon. Fireworks are at dusk on Sunday. Society’s annual flea market runs from 8 a.m. • Thursday, May 26 – The Varsity Softball p.m. for fourth grade. Drawings, paintings, • Saturday, May 28 – Tell your state to 5 p.m. at Romulus Historical Park, 11147 Field at Belleville High School will be named sculptures in the hallways and gym. PTO-run representative what your concerns are with Hunt St., Romulus 48174. New this year: set for Coach Peggy Curtis at 3:30 p.m. before bake sale in the music room. state issues. Rep. Kristy Pagan will share up under the pavilion (sheltered area) $20 per the final home game of the season at 4 p.m. • Thursday, May 26 through Monday, coffee with you and listen to you at 10 a.m. 10’x10’ space, or, set up on the lawn along at Leo’s Coney Island, 9624 Belleville Road, the sidewalk on the unsheltered patio area, Van Buren Township. $15 for unlimited size space. For availability Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice • Saturday, May 28 – Yankee Air Museum of pavilion space, call Cathy Morse, (734) event to send support letters to those serving 941-6361. EXHIBIT A in the military runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at • Sunday, June 12 – Country Music TBA the museum. This supports the USO’s goal to band performs from 2 to 5 p.m. at September NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXECUTE TAX-SUPPORTED CONTRACT AND RIGHT TO send 1 million messages. Days Senior Center, 46425 Tyler Road, Van PETITION FOR REFERENDUM THEREON • Saturday, May 28 – Sumpter Country Buren Township. Free. Information: Mike Fest Parade begins at noon. Runs on Sumpter Hoben (734) 260-1170 or Lynette Jordan TO THE TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN: Road, starting at Judd Road and ending at the (734) 699-8918. fairgrounds at the Community Center. • Thursday, June 16 – League of Women PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Cities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar and Woodhaven in the County • Sunday, May 29 – Sumpter Country Voters presents a candidate forum for those of Wayne, the Charter Townships of Brownstown, Huron and Van Buren in the County of Wayne, Fest 2016 Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at running for Van Buren Township offices in and the Village of South Rockwood in the County of Monroe (collectively, the “Local Units” and the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter the Aug. 2 primary election. It runs from 7 to each a “Local Unit”) have each approved the execution of a contract (the “Contract”)with the Road, Belleville. Entries are $5, eight classes, 9 p.m. at Wayne County Community College, South Huron Valley Utility Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to Act No. 233, Public Acts of registration is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: Haggerty Rd., D-100 Lecture Hall. Treasurer Michigan, 1955, as amended, which Contract will provide among other things that the Authority Margaret Rochon, (734) 699-5275. candidates at 7:05 p.m., supervisor candidates will acquire, construct, furnish and equip improvements to the Authority’s sewage disposal system, • Monday, May 30 – Yankee Air Museum at 7:25 p.m., and trustee candidates at 8:05 consisting generally of reequipping existing biological treatment tanks with new diffused aeration hosts a Memorial Day ceremony from 9 to p.m. equipment, including mixers, diffusers, blowers, valves, gates, control system improvements, and 10:30 p.m. In downtown Belleville, the • Friday, June 17, to Sunday, June 19 – safety improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances and attachments thereto and will Thunder Rolls Memorial Day service begins Annual Strawberry Festival week end. issue its bonds in the approximate amount of not to exceed $3,700,000 to finance all or part of the cost of said improvements. Each Local Unit, including the Charter Township of Van Buren, will around 2 p.m. after the motorcycles arrive at • Sunday, June 19 – Cinnamon’s Annual pay to the Authority annually all sums necessary to retire its share of the principal of and interest the Veterans Memorial on High Street. Father’s Day Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at of said bonds pursuant to a proposed Financing Contract among the Authority and the Local Units. • Tuesday, May 31 – Life Line Screening Victory Park at Five Points in Belleville. Pre- Each Local Unit’s share of such payments shall be based generally on the weighted average of for preventive health at the Fraternal Order of registration gathering is 6-8 p.m. Friday, June the last three calendar years’ flow percentages for each Local Unit served by the sewage disposal Eagles, 9961 Beck Rd., Van Buren Township. 17, at Belleville Faith Assembly Church, system, approximately as follows: Packages start at $149. Call 1-877-237-1287 894 E. Huron River Dr. Free hot dogs, or visit website at www.lifelinescreening. chips and drink to all who pre-register for Local Unit Percentage of Share com . the Sunday show. $10 pre-registration; $20 Brownstown Twp. 24.62% • Sunday, June 5 – Big City Country band at the gate. Information: (734) 260-0250 or Flat Rock City 15.96% performs from 2 to 5 p.m. at September Days [email protected] . Gibraltar City 10.02% Senior Center, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren • Sunday, June 19 – Southern Echo band Huron Twp. 15.97% Township. Free. Information: Mike Hoben performs from 2 to 5 p.m. at September Days South Rockwood Village 2.29% Van Buren Twp. 16.96% (734) 260-1170 or Lynette Jordan (734) 699- Senior Center, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Woodhaven City 14.18% 8918. Township. Free. Information: Mike Hoben • Sunday, June 5 – Bugles Across America (734) 260-1170 or Lynette Jordan (734) 699- CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS OF THE LOCAL UNITS is at 7:15 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial in 8918. Horizon Park in Belleville. Those attending • Wednesday, June 22 – The non-partisan It is presently contemplated that said bonds will be issued by the Authority in the principal pledge the flag, listen to “Taps” played and League of Women Voters presents a candidate amount of not to exceed $3,700,000 and will be payable in not to exceed twenty (20) years, and will bear interest at a rate not exceeding 6% per annum on the outstanding principal balance, subject honor those who have and are serving in our forum for those running for Sumpter Township to revision pursuant to Michigan law and the Contract. The Contract includes the pledge by each armed forces. offices in the Aug. 2 primary election. At 6:30 Local Unit of its limited tax full faith and credit as security for its obligations under the Contract • Tuesday, June 7 – The public is invited p.m. at the Sumpter Community Center. including payment of its share of debt service on the bonds. PURSUANT TO SUCH PLEDGE, to the Martha-Mary Café at the Belleville EACH LOCAL UNIT, INCLUDING THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL, STATUTORY AND CHARTER TAX RATE LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO MAKE THE City of Belleville Public Notice LOCAL UNIT’S REQUIRED PAYMENTS UNDER THE CONTRACT IF OTHER FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. It is the present intention of each Local Unit to use the revenues derived BELLEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT from the operation if its sanitary sewer collection system to make substantially all of the payments ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS required to pay its obligations under the Contract. The Belleville Police Department is accepting sealed bids for the following vehicles: RIGHT OF REFERENDUM 2000 Ford Crown Victoria FOR EACH LOCAL UNIT, THE CONTRACT WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE without a vote of 2001 Ford Crown Victoria the electors of the Local Unit, as permitted by law, UNLESS A VALID PETITION REQUESTING The vehicles are being stored at the City of Belleville's parking lot on 6 Main Street. Bids AN ELECTION on the question of entering into the Contract, SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked with which vehicle you are bidding on and “Bid 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF SUCH LOCAL UNIT, is filed with the Clerk of for Vehicle.” Bids are due in the City COerk’s Office by Friday, June 3 , 2016, no later than the Local Unit WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS after publication of this notice. If such petition 4:00 p.m. They will be opened and read publicly at the June 6, 2016 City Council Meeting at is so filed, the Contract will not become effective with respect to such Local Unit without an Belleville City Hall, 6 Main Street, Belleville, Michigan 48111 in the Council Chambers at approving vote by the majority of electors of the Local Unit voting on the question. 7:30 p.m.

THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 8 of Act No. 233, Public Acts Vehicles may be viewed in the parking lot of the City of Belleville. of Michigan, 1955, as amended. Further information concerning the details of said contract and the matters set out in this notice may be secured from the Charter Township of Van Buren Clerk’s The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in the office. best interest of the City of Belleville.

Leon Wright DATE: May 10, 2016

Leon Wright, Clerk PUBLISH: May 19, 2016 Charter Township of Van Buren May 26, 2016 June 2, 2016 Publish: April 28, 2016; May 5, 2016; May 12, 2016; May 19, 2016; May 26, 2016; June 2, 2016; June 9, 2016 Page 22 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 23 2012 – water leak found, I-94 Service Dr., cancel 2014 – neighbor trouble, W. Columbia Ave. 1203 – animal complaint, 51000 bl. Arkona Rd. 2022 – family trouble, Belleville Rd. 2232 – suspicious vehicle, Carmell 1220 – fire dept. assist, 48000 bl. Sully Dr. Van Buren Township 2039 – harassment call, Outer Dr. Tuesday, May 17: 1239 – animal complaint, 43000 bl. Willow Rd. Thursday, May 19: 0930 – suspicious vehicle, Sumpter Rd. 1503 – property damage accident, 17000 bl. Sumpter Police Dispatch Log 0033 – neighbor trouble, Westlake Cir. 1115 – vehicle lockout, South St. Rd. 0247 – abandoned auto, Huron River Dr. / 1305 – assist fire dept., Clarence St. 1901 – fire dept. assist, 20000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Out of the 526 dispatch calls reported by Van Buren Rawsonville 1305 – E-911 hang up/investigation, South St. 2111 - civil dispute, California Township police this week, the following are selected 0728 – breaking & entering, Samuel Barton Dr. 1426 – larceny, W. Columbia Ave. 2359 – death investigation, 21000 bl. Fenster for this column. 0945 – code enforcement, Stoneybrook Ct. 1505 – dumping complaint, High St./Main St. Wednesday, May 18: Sunday, May 15: 1232 – operating while intoxicated, S. I-94 Service 1546 – operating while intoxicated, Main St. 0007 – alarm, 44000 bl. Willis Rd. 0152 – disturbance, Westlake Cir. 1243 – noise complaint, Westlake 1814 – property damage accident, Main St. 0112 – family trouble, 45000 bl. Willis Rd. 0235 – fight, Belleville Rd. 1336 – motorist assist, Ecorse Service Dr. A / 1853 – assist fire dept., Carmell St. 0223 – fire dept. assist, 48000 bl. Sully Dr. 0236 – noise complaint, Westlake Denton Rd. 1932 – vehicle lock out, Edgemont 0728 – fire dept. assist, 48000 bl. Sully Dr. 0452 – assault & battery, Meadows Ct. 1510 – assault & battery, Gilmore St. Wednesday, May 18: 0753 – civil dispute, 25000 bl. Clark Rd. 0830 – vehicle repossession, Denton Rd., cancel 1629 – harassment call, Westlake 0133 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 0938 – breaking & entering report, 39000 bl. Judd 0956 – noise complaint, Bemis Rd. 1716 – missing person, Tyler Rd. 0945 – suspicious situation, High St./Main St. 1513 – parking complaint, Fenster 1019 – assault & battery, Rose Blvd. 1840 – abandoned auto, Haggerty Rd. / E. Huron 1111 – vehicle inspection, Main St. 1518 – civil dispute, 8200 bl. Oakville Waltz Rd. 1151 – assault & battery, Ecorse Rd./Beck Rd. River Dr. 1147 – property damage accident, Sumpter / Five 1600 – reckless driver, Martinsville/Willis 1420 – property damage accident, Hull Rd./Hoeft 1842 – disturbance, N. I-94 Service Dr. Points 1638 – alarm, 47000 bl. Wear Rd. 1439 – malicious destruction of property, Hoeft 1953 – operating while intoxicated, Maple Dr. / Oak 1309 – abandoned auto, Victoria/Columbia 1847 – suspicious vehicle, 46000 bl. Willis Rd. 1824 – mental, S. I-94 Service Dr. Blvd. 1404 – vehicle inspection, South St. 1857 – fire dept. assist, 48000 bl. Sully Dr. 1848 – malicious destruction of property, Belleville 2045 – intimidation threat, Wheeler St. 1431 – suspicious person, Menlo Park Dr. 2138 – fire dept. assist, 39000 bl. Judd Rd. Rd. 2108 – larceny, Fairbanks St. 1517 – parking complaint, N. Aberdeen Ct. 2226 – operating while intoxicated arrest, 2302 – property damage accident, Rawsonville Rd. 2152 – malicious destruction of property, McBride 1537 – vehicle lock out, Owen Martinsville / Oakville Waltz Monday, May 16: 2208 – intimidation threat, Wheeler St. 1605 – welfare check, Main St. Thursday, May 19: 0756 – trespassing, Denton Rd. 2236 – water leak found, Peninsular Dr. 1846 – malicious destruction of property, Potter 0034 – operating while intoxicated arrest, Sumpter 0819 – vehicle repossession, Jackson Ln. 2332 – property damage accident, Ecorse Rd. / 1851 – intimidation threat, E. Columbia Ave. / Bemis 0820 – unauthorized driving away of auto, Samuel Sheldon Rd. 1907 – unattended death, Menlo Park Dr. 0909 – suspicious incident, 46000 bl. Judd Rd. Barton Dr. Friday, May 20: Thursday, May 19: 1309 – threats complaint, 51000 bl. Willis Rd. 0840 – private property accident, Belleville Rd. 0122 – assault & battery, Brandi 0929 – suspicious person, Main St. 1327 – fire dept. assist, 11000 bl. Rawsonville Rd. 1232 – noise complaint, Arthur St. 0909 – sexual assault, W. Huron River Dr. 1124 – PPO violation, E. Columbia Ave. 1626 – death investigation, 49000 bl. Bemis Rd. 1245 – assist fire dept., WB I-94/Haggerty 1017 – retail fraud, Belleville Rd. 1247 – fraud, South St. 1728 – fire dept. assist, 45000 bl. Judd Rd. 1429 – retail fraud, Belleville Rd. 1045 – agency assist, Sylvia Dr. 1352 – assault & battery, McBride 1755 – fire dept. assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1506 – private property accident, Hull Rd. 1138 – unauthorized driving away of auto, N. I-94 1353 – assault & battery, McBride 1801 – civil dispute, California 1544 – private property accident, Belleville Rd. Service Dr. 1549 – follow up, W. Columbia Ave. 1817 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1625 – larceny, Michigan Ave. 1519 – mental, Van Buren St. 1625 – hold-up alarm, Owen 1934 – suspicious incident, 18000 bl. Lohr Rd. 1656 – ATV/ORV complaint, Sandlewood Dr. 1703 – juvenile complaint, Potter 1704 – follow up, Carmell St. 2241 – personal injury accident, 43000 bl. Willow 1730 – larceny, Rawsonville Rd. 1732 – harassment call, Outer Dr. 1705 – hold-up alarm, Owen 2347 – animal complaint, 48000 bl. Wear Rd. 1835 – fraud, S. Ponderosa Trl. 1830 – property damage accident, Lighthouse Dr. 1906 – E-911 cellular, N. Liberty St. Friday, May 20: 1918 – suicide or attempt, Meadows Cir. 1937 – juvenile complaint, Bellepoint Estates 1921 – suspicious situation, Menlo Park Dr. 0303 – fire dept. assist, Second St. 2008 – juvenile complaint, Ironwood Dr. 2004 – narcotics crime, Rawsonville 1931 – weapons violation, Carmell St. 0855 – family trouble, Greenmeadow 2128 – noise complaint, Lake Villa Dr. 2211 – noise complaint, Harbor Club Friday, May 20: 1110 – assist other agency, Montana 2227 – weapons violation, Tyler Rd. 2232 – property damage accident, Tyler Rd. / 0005 – assist fire dept., Biggs Ave. 1731 – fire dept. assist, 45000 bl. Judd Rd. Tuesday, May 17: Belleville Rd. 0405 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 1956 – suspicious person, Willis/Elwell 0043 – property damage accident, EB/Belleville 2307 – noise complaint, Briarcliff Dr. 0937 – suspicious person, Main St. 2001 – traffic hazard, Sumpter/Harris 0055 – noise complaint, Arthur St. Saturday, May 21: 1042 – intrusion alarm, Owen 2123 – juvenile complaint, 18000 bl. Martinsville 0914 – special detail, S. Wayne 0122 – disorderly conduct, Westlake 1053 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 2137 – suspicious vehicle, 51000 bl. Willis Rd. 0916 – property damage accident, Belleville / 0239 – property damage accident, WB I-94 / 1437 – background investigation, High St., cancel 2226 – alarm, 28000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Walmart Belleville 1654 – operating while intoxicated, Main St./High Saturday, May 21: 1107 – fraud, Oak Ln. 0337 – larceny from auto, Waters Edge Ln. 1706 – operating while intoxicated, South St. 0108 – noise complaint, Elwell/Wear 1122 – neighbor trouble, Arthur St. 0542 – sexual assault, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1819 – harassment call, N. Edgemont Ave. 0135 – suspicious incident, 50000 bl. Willis Rd. 1127 – suspicious person, Denton Rd./Beckley Rd. 0608 – assault & battery, Freedom Way 2213 – domestic assault, Church St. 1309 – criminal sexual conduct investigation, 1225 – property damage accident, Martz Rd./Lohr 0737 – missing person, Park Estates 2324 – noise complaint, Carmell St. Sumpter Rd. 1236 – juvenile complaint, Westlake 0951 – hold-up alarm, Sandalwood Saturday, May 21: 1647 – disorderly person, 24000 bl. Sherwood Rd. 1249 – private property accident, Southport 0951 – juvenile complaint, Denton Rd. 1006 – civil matter, Marathon 1948 – suspicious incident, 18000 bl. Elwell Rd. 1356 – private property accident, Belleville Rd. 1024 – malicious destruction of property, Buchanan 1334 – malicious destruction of property, Carmell 2059 – suspicious vehicle, Sumpter/Judd 1453 – code enforcement, Hamlin St. St. 1408 – malicious destruction of property, Carmell 2318 – suspicious incident, E. Arizona 1454 – fraud, Salem Ct. 1253 – missing person, E. Sadie Ln. 1429 – parking complaint, Waterbury Also on this week’s log are 11 follow-up investigations, 1521 – property damage accident, Burtrig St. 1414 – juvenile complaint, Denton Rd. 1510 – code enforcement, Belleville Rd. Bridge 32 miscellaneous details, 131 patrol checks, and 44 1635 – malicious destruction of property, Denton 1515 – juvenile complaint, Burger King at Mobile 1623 – assist fire dept., Anaheim St. traffic stops. 1707 – breaking & entering motor vehicle, N. I-94 stop 2339 – vehicle lockout, Marathon Service Dr. 1624 – trespassing, Farm Rd. Also on this week’s log are 25 traffic stops. 1756 – assault & battery, E. Archwood Dr. 1628 – private property accident, Belleville Belleville City Council 1807 – assault & battery, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1728 – harassment call, Belleville Rd./Tyler Rd. 1921 – juvenile complaint, Ironwood Dr./Vine St. 1753 – sexual assault, Greenbriar approves new police 2012 – noise complaint, Oak Ln. 1828 – fight, Belle Pointe Dr. Sumpter Township 2045 – private property accident, Waters Edge Ln. 1848 – juvenile complaint, Belleville/I-94 union contract 2139 – missing person, Parkwood Dr. 1913 – noise complaint, Dartmore/Lancaster Police Dispatch Log Wednesday, May 18: 2010 – private property accident, Haggerty At its regular meeting on May 16, the 0117 – agency assist, Willis 2044 – disorderly conduct, Belleville Rd. Sunday, May 15: Belleville City Council approved a new, 0142 – assault & battery, Borgman Ave. 2054 – private property accident, Belleville Rd. 0317 – fire dept. assist, 47000 bl. Bemis Rd. 3.5-year union contract with police 2111 – operating while intoxicated, Belleville Rd. 0604 – private property incident, Valero 0403 – suspicious vehicle, Sumpter/Oakville Waltz department employees that gives them a 1145 – fraud, Haggerty Rd. 2244 – malicious destruction of property, Oak Ln. 0710 – fire dept. assist, 39000 bl. Judd Rd. 1149 – traffic hazard, Belleville/French Landing Also on this week’s log are 176 traffic stops, 21 of 1019 – suspicious incident, 8200 bl. Rawsonville 2% raise retroactive to July 1, 2015. 1200 – disturbance, Belleville Rd. which were on the I-94 freeway. 1106 – alarm, 29000 bl. Sumpter Rd. This contract with the local unit of the 1202 – agency assist, Sumpter/Five Points 1218 – suspicious incident, 19000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Police Officers Association of Michigan 1229 – fraud, Hull Rd. 1501 – ORV complaint, 21000 bl. Bohn Rd. expires in December 2018. 1252 – agency assist, Village green Ln. 1711 – civil dispute, 44000 bl. Paris Dr. 1315 – fraud, Haggerty Rd. Belleville Police 2040 – assist other agency, 20000 bl. Clark Rd. City Manager Diana Kollmeyer said the 1323 – fraud, Haggerty Rd. Monday, May 16: contract also includes a new pension plan 1329 – fraud, Haggerty Rd. Dispatch Log 0734 – alarm, 50000 bl. Willow Rd. for new hires with lesser defined benefits. 1338 – fraud, Haggerty Rd. 0906 – suspicious person, Delaware Language about Reserve training also is 1344 – fraud, Haggerty Rd. Sunday, May 15: 1123 – fire dept. assist, 44000 bl. Harris Rd. 1347 – fraud, Haggerty Rd. 0918 – E-911 cellular, N. Liberty St. 1329 – civil dispute, 25000 bl. Sumpter Rd. included. 1446 – operating while intoxicated, S. I-94 Service 1046 – assault & battery, Church St. 1457 – animal complaint, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. The hard cap on health care now includes 1459 – larceny from auto, Haggerty Rd. 1302 – civil matter, N. Liberty St. 1511 – assault, Butternut retirees. She said until now, retirees Carl 1545 – sexual assault, Greenbriar Dr. 1355 – assist fire dept., Sumpter Rd. 1728 – civil dispute, California Arnett and Joe Arrick did not pay anything 1618 – PPO violation, Heatherfield Blvd. 2231 – information, Main St. 1840 – juvenile complaint, Sumpter/Dunn 1624 – trespassing, Stonybrook sub pond Monday, May 16: 2226 – breaking & entering report, 50000 bl. Willis for health care. 1853 – property damage accident, Rawsonville Rd. 0207 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. Rd. 1901 – property check, carnival 0246 – property check, Tuscan Manor Tuesday, May 17: “Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” 1948 – personal injury accident, Yost/Belleville 0336 – assist fire dept., Church St. 0704 – fire dept. assist, 45000 bl. Harris Rd. – John Lennon 1958 – PPO violation, Parkwood Dr. 1632 – missing person, W. Columbia Ave. 0837 – alarm, 28000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Page 22 Belleville Area Independent/May 26, 2016May 26, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 23 with him by a negotiator with the Michigan Sumpter suspect State Police, and by other means, showed (continued from page 1) that he had apparently fled the location just the night and had possibly shot her dog. prior to officers’ initial arrival and was at She also reported that he told her he a location on Robson Road in Van Buren had, for unknown reasons, intentionally Township. shot himself in the leg earlier in the night Several members of the Emergency while away. She observed blood soaking Support Unit were sent to that location to his pants near his left inner thigh and he provide surveillance on the residence. They showed her a hole in the were also there to take action if Fields was pants that he described sighted and appeared to pose an immediate as being caused by threat to anyone in the area. the bullet traveling Entry was made into the Greenmeadow through. When she residence and it was found unoccupied. attempted to call 911, Several handguns were recovered there, Fields allegedly took with one being illegal. her phone and broke it Sumpter Township and remaining to keep her from calling Michigan State Police personnel then for help. Brad Fields went to the Robson Road location. Fields The victim found an opportunity and was was eventually taken into custody without eventually able to flee the residence. While incident after exiting the residence and running away, she says Fields threatened surrendering to members of the Emergency to shoot her with a handgun if she didn’t Support Unit in the front yard. run fast enough. She ran to the clubhouse Once in custody, it was found that Fields where she called 911. had actually staged the self-inflicted The victim was transported by ambulance gunshot wound by using an alternative to a nearby hospital with injuries sustained substance to mimic the appearance of from reportedly being punched numerous blood. He had also cut a small hole in his times in the head and upper torso. Her pants to make it appear to the victim that dog was also found running loose nearby he had actually shot himself. When asked bleeding from an injury to its hind-quarter. why he did that by investigators, he refused It was transported by a family member to to answer. a nearby veterinarian for treatment, but Fields was arraigned Saturday morning the exact cause of the injury could not be on the following charges approved by the determined. Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office: One *not transferable or valid with other offers. Other restrictions apply. Sumpter Township Police, with assistance count of Domestic Violence – Aggravated, by officers from the Huron Township one count of Weapons-Firearms-Possession Police Department, cordoned off the area by Felon, one count of Weapons-Felony and evacuated nearby neighbors while Firearm, and also Habitual Offender- attempting to make contact with Fields by Second Offense Notice. phone and loudspeaker. When no contact Police Chief Eric Luke 2΍HULQJEXVLQHVVDQG was made, assistance was requested Sumpter Township SHUVRQDOΖ7VXSSRUW from the Emergency Support Unit of the LQPHWUR'HWURLWVLQFH Michigan State Police as it was believed 1995. that he was still armed and barricaded inside the residence. One Call Does It All... Telephone contact was later made with Fields after he called a family member ...At The Independent

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