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Vol. 23.31 Thursday, August 3, 2017 Woman dies after Construction of being pulled from pedestrian walkway Belleville Lake set for spring By Rosemary K. Otzman By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Independent Editor The new Belleville Road pedestrian Loretta Jackson, 44, died in St. Joseph walkway over I-94 is expected to be bid out Mercy Hospital three days after being in February and constructed next spring. pulled from Belleville Lake at Van Buren This is the report Van Buren Township Park on Sunday, July 23. Downtown Development Executive The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner Director Susan Ireland gave to DDA did the autopsy and a death certificate was members at their July 25 meeting. released Tuesday listing the cause of death Ireland said she attended an earlier as accidental drowning, said Van Buren meeting that day at the Taylor Office of the Township Police Lt. Charles Bazzy. He Michigan Department of Transportation said it had been delayed because there (MDOT). was confusion over where the incident She said the pathway will be 10-feet wide occurred. with a two-foot shoulder on each side. A Lt. Bazzy said Jackson and a friend 6’x6’ sign will be included in the total walked past the swim buoys in the lake and project. got into difficulty in the deep water. They Ireland said she is talking with Detroit were struggling and a boat came by to help Edison on the lighting for the pathway. them, Bazzy said. Actually, Ireland said, MDOT refers A GoFundMe page has been set up to pay to the project as a “Bridge Widening for for funeral arrangements. Pedestrian Walk.” There will be another planning meeting in October or November, she said. Five file for two Keystone Academy Principal Keturah Godfrey, at right, and Keystone Middle School Aerotropolis Dean Paula Henry hold their school’s newest award. seats on Belleville Most of the time at the two-and-a-half- hour DDA meeting on July 25 was spent Keystone wins School of Excellence listening to a report on the Detroit Region City Council Aerotropolis and discussing whether the As of the July 25 deadline for candidates award from National Heritage group VBT should pay the $25,000 annual dues in the Nov. 7 election, the following have to continue to participate in Aerotropolis. filed to run for two open, four-year seats on National Heritage Academies, one of the behalf of Keystone Academy,” said Keturah The DDA finally unanimously agreed to the Belleville City Council. nation’s largest charter school management Godfrey, Keystone Academy principal. pay the 2017 dues for the township with • Jesse Marcotte, incumbent, 53 Potter companies, honored its top performing “This award celebrates my outstanding several conditions, including: Dr. schools, including Keystone Academy, staff, wonderful community of parents, and • Quarterly updates during the next year; • Tom Fielder, incumbent, 206 South St. during its 16th-annual Eagle Awards excellent students we have at Keystone. and • Kelly Bates, 342 Victorian Ln. ceremony. This award will be proudly displayed for • Assurance of a seat on the executive • Jeff Vernon, 111 South St. The event was held July 24 at the Amway everyone to see at our school. Thank you, board under the proposed changes to the • Gwen Hooks, 207 Victorian Ln. Hotel in Grand Rapids with more than 400 NHA.” Inter-Local Agreement. Members of the city council attend two principals and deans in attendance as part NHA states its system of schools is Ireland said VBT has been paying the meetings a month and are paid $1,000 per of a three-day Leadership Summit. designed to eliminate achievement gaps $25,000 annual dues without a vote on the year, with the mayor getting $1,500 per Keystone Academy was honored with the and provide school choice to families, with executive board. Now, it will get a vote. year. School of Excellence Award from NHA. the clear objective of preparing children But, first the Inter-Local Agreement needs Belleville has two voting precincts and Out of 84 NHA schools, 11 received the for success in high school, college, and to be changed. both precincts are at St. Anthony Catholic School of Excellence award. beyond. Robert Luce, executive director of the Church on West Columbia Avenue. “I am so proud to accept this award on Keystone Charter Academy is located at Detroit Region Aerotropolis since March,
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(IN BELLE PLAZA) Website: www.csi.coop CALL COMPLETE DENTURE OR PARTIAL $ 99 FOR ETAILS “Camaraderie and serenity of mind make ours a happy home!” WITH COUPON 399 EACH D Page 2 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 3 SECOND FRONT PAGE Sumpter board moves appointed Trustee Hurst up to appointed Clerk By Rosemary K. Otzman qualified and experienced,” said Trustee Independent Editor Matthew Oddy, who made the motion to Sumpter Township attorney Rob Young accept Supervisor Morgan’s appointment of addressed the township board about how it Hurst. Treasurer Peggy Morgan seconded needed to appoint a new clerk within 45 days the motion and the board voted unanimously or the county clerk would set an election. to appoint Hurst. This was at the July 25 work/study meeting 34th District Court Judge David Parrott of the township board, which is held directly came out of the back room in his robe ready before the regular meeting. to do the swearing in, but attorney Young Attorney Young said due to the untimely said she can’t be sworn into a new position death of Clerk Clarence Hoffman on July until she resigns as trustee, first. 14, there needed to be an appointment. Hurst verbally resigned as trustee and He recommended the supervisor get then was sworn in as clerk. Supervisor suggestions from board members, discuss Morgan kissed her on the back of the neck those suggested, and then make an in approval. appointment. Clerk Hurst picked up her papers and Young said an election is coming up, there moved to the clerk’s place next to the is new election equipment, and Deputy supervisor at the board table. Clerk Janet Hoffman, Clarence Hoffman’s No mention was made of who would fill Independent photo by Rosemary K. Otzman daughter, has been handling the clerk’s the vacant trustee position, but the board 34th District Court Judge David Parrott swore former Sumpter Township Trustee Esther office while her father was off and is trained has 45 days. Hurst into her new position as Sumpter Township Clerk at the board’s July 25 meeting. on the new equipment. Deputy Clerk Janet Hoffman served as As the regular meeting opened, Supervisor secretary to the board meeting as usual • Approved paying $10,583 to Priority bridge; John Morgan said he had lost a longtime that evening and sent approved minutes One to install emergency lighting on the • Heard Ban also complain about little comrade, who he had known for 40 years, for publication to the Independent the next two, F-350 brush/grass trucks recently notes in mailboxes with false, malicious and Hoffman was more than just a board day. When the Independent asked her if she purchased and also approved waiver of the accusations, and false reports; member. He and Hoffman worked in the would be staying on as deputy clerk, she said purchase policy because there was only • Heard Karitha Hanible announce the community together before they were on the new clerk has told her she wouldn’t. one bidder. LaPorte said they thought the Back to School Family Fun Day at Graham the board. In other business at the July 25 meeting, 25-year-old equipment from the old trucks Park from 2 to 5 p.m., Aug. 19, put on by “Clarence was always there. He never the board: could be transferred to the new, but they the Progressive League. She also thanked stopped working together. He was always • Approved Fast Track Landfill Agreement couldn’t. Fire Chief Joe Januszyk said it the police and fire department for their help there,” Supervisor Morgan said. “We #3 and a resolution authorizing Republic would take about a month for the lights to when her father passed away at her home on sometimes were on other teams at election Waste to proceed to Wayne County for its be installed; Oakville Waltz; time, but we worked together.” permission to start its metal reclamation • Heard Tim Rush say everybody on • Heard Toni Clark give a presentation He said Hoffman worked to change a project at the landfill. Sumpter is expected Martinsville Road thanks the board for on Atomic Veterans and show her framed wilderness into Sherwood Park. to get about $50,000 more a year in tipping demolishing the partially burned house, Michigan Senate Resolution #72 passed “When people had problems, they went to fees; owned by the township, in their area; on June 8 naming July 16, 2017 as Atomic the clerk’s office,” Supervisor Morgan said. • Accepted the resignation of Gabriel • Heard LaPorte report that Chief Veterans Day in Michigan. Her father was “We’re going to move on without him.” Akans from the fire department; Januszyk and Fire Fighter Jamie Goode got one of the Atomic Veterans that served “I will make my recommendation • Accepted bids on 12 township-owned the DEA out to the fire station July 20 and during the years 1945-62 and were exposed tonight,” Supervisor Morgan announced, properties for a total of $30,551. Karen eight other departments attended to get up- to radiation. They signed an agreement of telling the board they don’t have to take his Armatis, who serves as both deputy to-date information on fentanyl and other secrecy not to tell about the tests and they recommendation, but, “We need somebody supervisor and deputy treasurer, said these drugs. Fentanyl is lethal in tiny quantities couldn’t go to the VA for medical care. She in here for the election.” are all landlocked, small, not-buildable and emergency crews can get the powder on said there were birth defects from this and, He referred to the Aug. 8 school election parcels and were bought by property owners their hands and collapse. LaPorte said there “We have to go further because children are for the two precincts in the Huron School next door; are 50,000 lethal doses on the tip of a knife. suffering.” Clark said she wrote to every District. • Approved the 2018 SMART Municipal “It was good information,” he said, adding senator and Senator Hopgood was the only He then asked for a moment of silence in Credit and Community Credit Contract; they showed pictures of drugs confiscated one who called her back and he got the memory of Clerk Hoffman and then went • Approved purchasing of 25 suits of in Novi during the past two weeks. resolution passed that Clark had written; on with the meeting. Wildland Fire Gear from West Shore Fire Representatives attending the session were • Heard Ronald Barrington Robinson say he When they got to Item C under New for $6,549.75. Trustee Don LaPorte, a fire from Sumpter Township Police and Fire was very against Esther Hurst being named Business, Supervisor Morgan suggested fighter, said his department just got grant Departments, Huron Valley Ambulance, clerk because a Wayne County Circuit Court Trustee Esther Hurst, who had been money for the gear, which is a lighter Washtenaw County and Western Wayne law suit said she was a KKK member and a appointed trustee in January to fill the seat jump suit for brush fires. The suits are fire Hazmat, Augusta Township, City of racist. Attorney Young said those were only of the Trustee Peggy Morgan who had been retardant and allow fire fighters to move Belleville, Ash Township, and Airport; claims in a lawsuit. Supervisor Morgan tried promoted to Treasurer after the death of more nimbly without fatigue and chance of • Heard Mary Ban tell of all her efforts to to shut his comments down, but Robinson Alan Bates. heat stroke; get information on the closed Waltz Road voluntarily left the microphone; and “She has 35 years of service in the clerk’s • Approved Safety and Compliance Bridge over the Huron River in New Boston • Went into closed-door session to discuss office and tons of experience in dealing with Training to train fire fighters in ICS 300 that may be closed for a year. She said it the Po vs. Sumpter Township case where the public,” Supervisor Morgan said. and ICS 400 at a cost of $2,000. Trustee is a public safety issue and she called the Po is trying to get about $1 million worth Hurst had served as deputy clerk under LaPorte said this is for management of governor, State Rep. Bellino, Supervisor of personal belongings back that were Hoffman and then, after she retired, ran national emergencies. The fire fighters must Glaab at Huron Township, and Wayne confiscated by civil forfeiture accompanying against Hoffman for clerk on the Morgan be compliant. The two courses are 20 hours County Commissioner Al Haidous. “People his arrest for growing too much marijuana. Team in the 2016 election. Hoffman was on and 24 hours in length and, eventually, the living there are livid and it is hurting no team, but voters reelected him clerk. township board members will have to take business,” Ban said, besides public safety “You have to be odd to be number one.” “I absolutely agree she is the most this training, as well; concerns. She says she won’t give up on the — Dr. Seuss Page 4 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 5 O P I N I O N S Editorial EXTRA THINGS I KNOW ...By Rosemary K. Otzman Belleville Road Michael Wright brought a copy of his blood and urine testing to his employer is busy now – wait at Burhop’s Collision and his boss Sam Arndt showed the paperwork to me, with until Menards opens Michael’s permission. The testing was done Sometimes drivers say they take a different after Michael collapsed in the middle of route or shop at a different store just to avoid Main Street on July 1. He didn’t know why all the traffic on Belleville Road in Van he collapsed so he came to me with his story Buren Township. to tell and I listened. Now he said someone Very early in the morning or late at night has suggested he may have had a seizure. the traffic is comfortable, but go out ona The test report, approved for release by Saturday afternoon, or any afternoon for that Michael and signed by a doctor, shows his matter, and things get wild. tests were all clean, as he had stated in the Menards has the reputation of pulling July 13 story in the Independent, except for shoppers from a wide area and it likes to have the buprenorphine, a generic version of the its stores near freeways, since that’s how suboxone he takes as a medication-assisted many shoppers get there. Menards almost treatment to help him quit his addiction to did have a spot next to the freeway in VBT, heroin. He said he’s been clean for a year but it got turned away for what we believe and a half. were political reasons, although storm water Michael hit his face against the concrete gets the blame. There also were comments of Main Street when he collapsed and his that there would be too much traffic on the face was cut up from the fall. Michael North I-94 Service Drive if Menards built in is homeless and Sam gave him a job at the old Farmer Jack area. Burhop’s. After the story ran in the paper, Well, when Menards gets up and running Sam said people around Belleville were next February or so, we have to expect traffic saying he was employing a drug addict. So, to pick up a lot between I-94 and its location he asked for proof that Michael was clean to the north. and he got it. Drivers have been saying Belleville Road “I don’t employ drug addicts and he knows is quickly turning into Ford Road in Canton, it,” Sam said of Michael. “If he’s not clean, another super-busy business area. he’s out of here.” *** VBT’s new engineers have been asked to I remember all the reports on the property the Traverse City Record Eagle that had a One of the things Michael does is mow look into some kind of rescue of Belleville and the soil tests given to the city council by front-page story that quotes LeRoy Paige the grass between the two Burhop buildings Road and it’s possible to put in traffic- former DPW Chief Keith Boc. of Sumpter Township. He was there as the on Davis Street. That property is the City of calming ideas, we’re told. Rather than let the grass grow high between Michigan chapter director of Honor and Belleville’s former DPW yard that has been And, the rumored Buffalo Wild Wings on his buildings, Sam is paying Michael to Remember. considered contaminated for years. Burhop Belleville Road in front of Menards should mow the city’s grass. On July 4, during the National Cherry has tried to buy the property from the city, increase traffic, as well. The grass is growing high, as well, on the Festival, Honor and but has been unable to because the city More traffic comes with development and property owned by the city next to its new Remember honored refuses. Really, there has to be a cleanup so here we are developing ourselves into a DPW yard on Savage Road. two Gold Star Mothers there. traffic nightmare. Is it worth it? *** and remembered their Barb Dudek Kwiecinski of Sumpter said sons’ separate deaths www.bellevilleareaindependent.com [email protected] 152 Main St., Suite 9, that she is caregiver for Annie Richichi, who in Afghanistan. Also Belleville, MI 48111 is 93 years old and in a wheelchair. She said honored were the she has to take Willis Road to Haggerty to families of three other 734-699-9020 get to Annie’s house and the corner is very soldiers who died in FAX 734-699-8962 dangerous. Vietnam. Each family received an Honor Established Dec. 3, 1994 First Edition Jan. 5, 1995 She said the growth in the ditch at that and Remember flag with the loved one’s The Belleville-Area Independent is a free, weekly newspaper corner is so thick you can’t see traffic name on it. coming until you’re in the middle of the *** published each Thursday in Belleville, MI. intersection. Barb said she complained I thank many people for their help in my Editor: Rosemary K. Otzman The Independent is owned and operated by to the township which passed it on to the research done for the report on lowering a Michigan Limited Liability Company made up of Home phone (no ads, please!): 697-8290 members of this community. county. She said Wayne County put a stop Belleville Lake, published last week. Help Advertising Manager: Bob Mytych sign on Willis Road. She said the sign needs came from the librarians at the Belleville Member: Michigan Press Association to be on Haggerty Road and if anyone wants Area District Library and the Henry Ford Sports Editor: Bob Mytych Entire contents of this paper is to get a better idea, they can drive out there Centennial Library in Dearborn, as well as Bookkeeper: James Otzman Copyrighted © 2017 - All rights reserved. and look. But, be careful. Katie Dallos at the Belleville Area Museum. Production Manager: James Otzman Barb is a former Sumpter Township Katie had her kayak strapped to her car and This paper is available free at sites throughout the trustee and I’ve known her for many years. was ready to leave on vacation when she Office Manager: Janet Millard community. To get the Independent delivered by mail, cost is $30 per year for postage, Outside of She never complains, but this time she feels handed me a handful of photocopies full of Business Manager: Gerald McKelvey Michigan - $35 per year, outside of the USA - call. she has to. She’s afraid she’ll have Annie in lake information. Editorial Cartoonist: Bob Mytych Also available free to download on our website. the car and get T-boned. She’s warning: If Now, I have more information coming on that happens, she will have to sue Wayne the special assessment district the lakeside Belleville Area Independent™ is a Trademark and Deadline for news & ads (see below) is Noon of every is registered with the United States Patent and Monday. Deadline for ads smaller than 1/2 page is Noon County. property owners put on themselves to help Trademark Office, Reg. No. 3,751,670 Monday, and all advertising 1/2 page or larger is Noon *** fix the dam. That will be another chapter in Belleville Area Independent Holding Company, LLC Friday, with the exception of certain holiday weeks. Rowena Zimmerman brought me a our lake report. (Michigan Limited Liability Company) Classified ad deadline is Noon of every Tuesday. newspaper from a trip she made. It was Page 4 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 5 JOE’S APPLIANCES Health & Wellness Expo Letters set Aug. 11 at Sept. Days The Family Fraternity WE SELL USED APPLIANCES! Van Buren Soccer Dear Belleville-area Seniors and Loyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose Legion Caregivers: Pick-Up & Delivery registering for Sept. It’s Baaaack! After a two-year break, Belleville Family Center # 934 September Days Senior Center’s eighth- Hello Van Buren Soccer Community, 45476 Harris Road In-Home Service Calls Too! annual Health and Wellness Expo will be We are looking forward to our fall 2017 Belleville, MI 48111 held on Friday, Aug. 11, from 1 to 6 p.m. bellevillemoose.com soccer season which will start in at the Van Buren Township Recreation [email protected] (734) 697-3206 September. Registration is open for Center. This fun-filled and informative Bemis Road @ Savage Roads the fall 2017 season. Please register at Weekday & Weekend Rates event is FREE to attend with registration www.vanburenpride.com . by Aug. 10 ($3 at the door). Bartending Service Provided - We are hopeful we can continue to Catering Available -- Ask for Tiff! Pick up your “passport,” visit the “Try not to become a man of success, grow our soccer club at a reasonable cost. Free Wi-Fi Hotspot! exhibitors, and enjoy a free turkey dinner Sponsors and volunteers help us do this. but rather try to become with all the trimmings. Over 40 exhibitors We thank you so much for all your support 734-325-7799 a man of value.” will provide valuable information on Members & Qualified Guests and dedication! We couldn’t do it without – Albert Einstein quality retirement living and resources the community’s help. for caregivers needing help taking care If you are interested in donating of their elders. A DJ will spin tunes for to our soccer club, please email us dancing in the Senior Garden along with at [email protected] . “Challenges make you discover things other performers, outdoor games, and door Programs we have available are: • Pride Development - ages 2-5 (This is prizes. about yourself that you never really a development program for our little ones. Come on out and enjoy the fun while Learn basic fundamentals of the game. One supporting your local Senior Center. knew.” hour every Saturday starting in April and Reservations are required, so be sure to call (734) 699-8918 by Aug. 10 for your FREE -- Cicely Tyson ending in June.) • Recreational In-House - ages 5-8 (This registration, whether you’re staying for program is an in-house program where dinner or not. Admission is $3 after Aug. teams will play teams within our community. 10 or walk-ins at the door. Practices will be held weekly and games Thank you for supporting YOUR senior BARBARA ROGALLE MILLER center. See you on Aug. 11! Attorney At Law will be held once a week.) • Recreational Travel - ages 8-14 (This Joyce Gant, Expo Manager 321 Main Street program is a recreational program where Health and Wellness Expo Belleville, Michigan 48111 teams will play teams outside of our September Days Senior Center (734) 697-4455 - Fax (734) 697-7177 community. Practices will be held weekly and games will be held once a week.) Battle for Belleville • High School Off-Spring - High School Level set Sept. 1 on Main St. Saturday, Aug. 12: Please attend our Van Buren Community Soccer Fair from 10 a.m. in front of museum to 12 p.m. at Wayne County Community A World War II reenactment, the annual College (9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI Battle for Belleville, will begin at 6 p.m., 48111). This will be held in the front room Friday, Sept. 1, on Main Street in front of when you enter the front entrance. We the Belleville Area Museum. will also be having open registration Representatives of Yankee Air Museum on this date as well, so please feel free at Willow Run Airport bring over WWII to come up and register. Please make fighting machines from the American and sure to bring payment with you, as well. German sides and the uniformed reenactors Please check in at your team’s table to get battle over ownership of the museum. your paperwork and meet your coach. The tanks and Jeeps and trucks caravan The VBCSA is committed to the game from Willow Run Airport by way of Tyler of soccer and nurturing the skills of our Road through Van Buren Township south young people to be the best they can be. We on Belleville Road and over the bridge are committed to building the association to downtown Belleville where the battle to make your child’s experience even is held. Often old warplanes are seen better. We are open to making positive overhead. change in our community! This reenactment is annually held on We also are always looking for volunteers Friday, leading up to the Thunder Over for our club. Please reach out to us if Michigan Air Show at Willow Run on you are interested in joining our board or Saturday and Sunday. coaching any age group. We do offer some great benefits by volunteering. “Do or do not. There is no try.” Thank you for your continued support. – Yoda Registration is open. Register today! Angie McCluskey, president Read The Newspaper Van Buren Community Soccer www.vanburenpride.com On The Web! The Belleville-Area Independent New Website is Now Online! Visit us @ bellevilleareaindependent.com Page 6 August 3, 2017 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 7 Family Owned & Operated For 40 Years! Belleville Area Independent “Real Estate with Real Service” Belleville Rotary Club plans annual Lucky Ducky race on Aug. 17 Fax: (734) 697-3531 The Belleville Rotary Club plans to P.O. 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Walkers go across the bridge and back, pause for a group picture next to the Welcome to Belleville sign, and proceed to Save 80% DIVORCE (starting at $75) the Taste of Belleville. The Taste runs from SSI & DISABILITY CASES 6 to 8 p.m. along High Street. You can have confidence with CS&R Belleville-area restaurants and other Judges say our briefs are the “best they have read” groups will have booths serving up their LICENSED SERVING OUR * QUIT CLAIM DEEDS * MOTIONS INSURED COMMUNITY FOR specialities. Tickets are sold on the day of OVER 38 YEARS * POWER OF ATTORNEY / WILLS * ELMINATE BACK CHILD SUPPORT the Taste for $1 each. Van Buren Township 21321 KARR RD Parks and Recreation will have a Kids “Helping you to get a fresh start today!” BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 AAA rated member of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU RESIDENTIAL AND Activity Tent and the Belleville Kiwanis COMMERCIAL Club will have a game for kids. CS & R DIVORCE & DISABILITY 734-425-1074 28473 WARREN ROAD, GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 (located in the MERCEDES PLAZA) The Bridge Walk is sponsored by the City WEBSITE: www.GetitDoneWithoutLawyers.com [email protected] PHONE 734-476-1098 of Belleville and the Taste of Belleville is put on by the Belleville Central Business Community, with the Twisted Rooster and Golf Courses Picnics WE’RE AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS! Graduations Construction Sites Tucker Insurance Agency as sponsors.
Summer Book Sale at Library Saturday has PORTABLE TOILETS • SEPTIC CLEANING ‘Buy One Get One’sale LUXURY RESTROOM TRAILERS The Friends of the Belleville Area For All Outdoor Activities District Library are holding their summer Office: (734) 482-7633 www.ParkwayServices.net Fax: (734) 482-7632 book sale, 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, in the program room of the library. Books will be “Buy One, Get One Free.” There will also be a table with Threads ‘N Treasures QUILT SHOP specially marked books. A preview sale for 129 South Street (BEHIND HOUSE) members of the Friends will be 11 a.m.-12 CHECKS OR CASH Belleville, MI 48111 p.m. ONLY! Phone 734-697-9376 As a bonus, attendees will receive a LOTS OF QUILTS FOR SALE! coupon for a free book, redeemable after 25% OFF FABRIC 1/2 CUT OR MORE the book sale, anytime in the month of 20% OFF BOOKS & PATTERNS August. • Notions • Long Arm Machine Quilting • Classes Available! Open: Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4 Page 6 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 7 David C. Brown Funeral Home Obituaries Celebrating 35 Years! Allyson D. Crump
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Specializing in Celebration of Life Services. ALLYSON DEVONNE CRUMP (August 21, 1993 - July 26, 2017) Allyson D. Crump, age 23, of Carleton, July 26, 2017. Beloved mother of Angelee Crump. 460 E. HURON RIVER DR., BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 FREDERICK G. RITCHEY Loving daughter of Albert Crump and Karen (734) 697-4500 (June 23, 1942 - July 25, 2017) Plummer. Dearest sister of Candace Crump. She David C. Brown, Manager s Shelly A. Brown-Chudzinski, Director Mr. Frederick Gerald Ritchey, age 75, of Van is also survived by her nephew Sean Watkins Complete Line of Monuments & Markers. Buren Township, MI, passed away Tuesday, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. www.DAVIDCBROWNFH.com July 25, 2017 at his home, surrounded by She is preceded in death by her grandparents. family, after a short battle with cancer. He Funeral service is Saturday, 6:00 p.m. at was born June 23, 1942, in Warren County, Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (next to Tennessee, son of the late James Frederick & Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Dollie (Keaton) Ritchey. Dr., Huron Twp., (734) 783-2646. Visitation is Higgerson & Neal Fred grew up in Detroit, MI and graduated Saturday, 1:00 -- 8:00 p.m. from Western High School in 1960. He moved to Van Buren Township in December of 1963 Funeral Home with his wife and daughter. He retired from General Motors Willow Run Hydromatic Plant Continuing An 85 Year Belleville Tradition Since 1932 in January 1993, after 30 years of loyal service. He had a farm in Tennessee as well as his James L. Higgerson, Manager home in Michigan. He loved raising beef cattle Beverly E. Neal, Director and supplying his children with beef for their James David Mitchell families. In Michigan, he had bee hives and sold honey locally and at the Van Buren Senior 209 Main Street Center in the gift shop. Mr. Ritchey loved to hunt and fish with his sons and grandkids, Belleville, Michigan 48111 friends, and extended family. He tried to JAMES D. MITCHELL attend most of his grandchildren’s soccer (September 16, 1949 -- July 21, 2017) 734-697-9400 and hockey games, plays, marching band, Mr. James David Mitchell passed away Friday, and concert band events and soft ball games. July 21, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital, Wayne. VISIT US AT WWW.HNFHOME.COM Fred is survived by his devoted wife Wanda Lou He was born September 16, 1949 in Detroit, (Helton) Ritchey, daughter Pamela (Wade Michigan, a son of Eugene and Alveretta “Rusty”) Basnaw of Belleville, MI, twin sons (Combe) Mitchell. On December 18, 2003 he James (Becky) Ritchey of Willis, MI and was married to Susan Carol Adkins in Toledo, John (Tracy) Ritchey of Edwardsburg, MI, Ohio, moving to Romulus from Belleville in step-daughter Sabrina (Clifton) Johnson of 2006. Philomath, Oregon, and like-a-son John (Wendy) Mr. Mitchell was a member of the Wolverine Gladhill of Okemos, MI, 15 grandchildren, 1 Riders and Star Touring Group. He enjoyed owning, working on and showing cars and great-granddaughter, sister Barbara Sterurer of motorcycles. He also enjoyed slot car racing, Smithville, Tennessee, brother Charles (Janice) model airplanes, Nascar and leather working. WHERE FAMILIES COME FIRST Ritchey of McMinnville, Tennessee, also He was an advocate for greyhound rescues. numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, Prior to his retirement in 1997 he had been and friends. employed by General Motors, Romulus Plant Visitation was 2-8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, for 32 years. 2017 at David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 Mr. Mitchell is survived by his loving wife E. Huron River Dr., Belleville, MI 48111-2764 of 13 years; Susan Mitchell. Dear father of (734) 697-4500. James (Cheryl) Mitchell and Daryl (Melanie) Funeral services at McMinnville Funeral Mitchell. Step-father of Rebecca (Randy) Rose Home, 117 Underwood Road, Warren and Laura (Jerry) Taylor. Fond grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He County, Tennessee 37110, (931) 473-6606, will WHERE FAMILIES COME FIRST was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brother, be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017. Bro. and 1 sister. David Bratcher will officiate. Interment will The family will receive friends on Monday, follow at Wood Cemetery in Warren County, August 7, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 8 pm. at the Tennessee. Visitation will be Friday, August 4, Higgerson & Neal Funeral Home, 209 Main St., 2017, 2-8 p.m. and again Saturday from 9-11 Belleville (734-697-9400). a.m. at McMinnville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may Memorial contributions may be made to be made to G.R.A.C.E. (Greyhound Retirement Adoption Care and Education), P.O. Box 671, the American Cancer Society and would be appreciated by Fred’s family. Belleville, MI 48112 and would be greatly Includes arrangement conference, www.davidcbrownfh.com appreciated by Jim’s family. Please keep the Simplified Mitchell family in your prayers. local transportation, crematory, cremation container, ALMA G. ‘NANA’ WATSON Cremation JAMES LLOYD LUCAS (July 6, 1930 - July 27, 2017) website obituary Age 87, of Sumpter Township. Survived by (December 20, 1943 - July 27, 2017) 4 children; 9 grandchildren, several great- Age 73, of Detroit. Survivors include children $1,695 and video tribute. grandchildren, sister Bessie, nieces, nephews. Jessee and Barbara Lucas, five grandchildren, Service was July 29. Janowiak Funeral Home, and one whom he considered his great-grandson. Ypsilanti. www.janowiakfuneralhome.com A memorial service will be at a later date. David C. Brown Funeral Home www.davidcbrownfh.com Page 8 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 9 Court Watching: lockup into the courtroom. of resisting a police officer. Chapman replied. Judge Oakley told Chapman that Akaraz “I’m more than willing to adjourn “He doesn’t have to,” Judge Oakley Judge Oakley again brought to his attention the proper statute the felony case and do the three DNA said. delays decision on and the prosecutor is going to refile again. misdemeanors today,” Judge Oakley said, Chapman said the May 17, 2017 case is Or, he said, he can look again at the noting the DNA charges were filed on the same as the June 3, 2016 charge. Chapman’s DNA refusal Maryland vs. King ruling by the Supreme May 26, 2017, June 3, 2016, and Aug. 16, Judge Oakley gave Prosecutor Akaraz a Court, that Chapman had cited earlier in 2015. chance to review the cases. By Rosemary K. Otzman the session. Judge Oakley had recessed the Lankford, who defends felony cases at Chapman read the Prosecutor’s response Independent Editor session to give him time to read the ruling. the 34th District Court, told Judge Oakley to his motion and then asked for a copy James Forrest Chapman, 57, of Van Judge Oakley said the administrative the misdemeanors are not his cases. of his own motion. He said since he was Buren Township, convinced 34th District statute presented by the prosecution is not Chapman asked Judge Oakley to dismiss abruptly arrested on a circuit court violation Court Judge Brian A. Oakley to dismiss the one written on Chapman’s complaint, the last two of the DNA charges “due to of probation warrant, he was not able to all three of the misdemeanors filed against but that’s the first statute he’s seen that talks double jeopardy.” prepare himself for court. him for refusing to give DNA samples for about what is required of the individual. Judge Oakley adjourned the felony case Attorney Lankford left the courtroom at VBT Police. “Adjourn the hearing,” Chapman said. to July 19. Later that was changed. this point. Earlier he had said he was going Later, Judge Oakley reinstated two Judge Oakley then said he rescinded the “All I want is the attorney to be prepared. on vacation to Chicago. charges and set another session for 10 a.m., dismissal of the DNA charges and reopened He refuses to read the transcript of the Prosecutor Akaraz said he has three files Aug. 2, the judge’s birthday. the issue. Dates were set and then changed testimony,” Chapman said of Lankford. on DNA refusal. He said when the felony All this happened at defendant Chapman’s after two hours of discussion. “I’ve known him for many years and he’s of resisting a police officer was dismissed complicated, two-hour court session on Chapman began his court session that a good defense attorney,” Judge Oakley and then refiled, Chapman refused DNA July 12. He was representing himself. day by saying he didn’t think his court- said. After everything appeared to be complete appointed attorney David Lankford was “He hasn’t convinced me of that,” (continued on page 12) and the DNR charges dropped, Chapman prepared for this hearing. He said Lankford was escorted back into the court lockup, refused to read the transcript he wanted and Judge Oakley adjourned court for the him to read. day. “I have no problem with removing me,” Then Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Lankford said. Greg Akaraz said in a statement to the judge “I’m requesting another attorney,” that he will have to refile the charges again. Chapman said. When Judge Oakley said it is a waste of the “If he’s not comfortable with me…,” state’s time and money, Prosecutor Akaraz Lankford said. “If you can find an attorney said he has to refile because it’s the law and that meets his standards…” he has to do his job. “Anyone assigned to represent you is “The Prosecutor’s office didn’t brief us in likely to have the same problem,” Judge 2015 when the first DNA charge was made,” Oakley said. “Most attorneys don’t do well Judge Oakley said from the courtroom when the defendant directs.” BELLEVILLE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH FREEDOM CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER floor after the session ended. He said it was Pastor Bob Lafferty Judge Oakley said he doesn’t know if Sunday Worship - 11am @ Edgemont Elementary School a new law and he was interpreting it, which 16650 Sumpter Rd., Belleville Wayne County will appoint someone else. 125 Edgemont Street, Belleville, MI is what he is supposed to do. 734-345-9053 Prosecutor Akaraz made a formal Sunday Morning Service 10:30 s Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 Bible Class - 7pm @ Belleville Library (Meeting Room) “That poor bastard wouldn’t have been Pastor Daniel Young 313-378-7994 objection. Friday Youth Night 6:30 arrested three times on this Mickey Mouse http://www.bellevillelighthousechurch.org www.freetoworship.church Chapman said they’ve said a police officer shit” if the Prosecutor’s Office had written didn’t come to the jury trial to testify that a brief, Judge Oakley said. BELLEVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LIBERTY GOSPEL CHURCH led to a dismissal of the charges because he “If I hadn’t ruled the way I did in 2015, 11900 BELLEVILLE ROAD 105 N. LIBERTY, BELLEVILLE didn’t get a subpoena, but, “They’ve never he might have given his DNA the next BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 Worship in Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. issued subpoenas for officers to come to www.bellevillepresbyterian.com time,” Judge Oakley said of Chapman. He Spirit & Truth. Tuesday Worship - 7 p.m. court.” Email: [email protected] Read John 3:16 & Acts 2:4 Pastor Bernie Travis said VBT police have a vendetta against Phone: Fax: Judge Oakley said the reissue of the 734-697-8687 734-697-9290 Phone (734) 699-6147 Cell (734) 740-1910 Chapman. SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:00 A.M. HTTP //LIBERTYGOSPELCHURCH ORG charges wasn’t the defendant’s fault. : . “I’m scared something bad’s going to “Never an excuse not to show up,” happen and be in the headlines,” Judge Bethany Bible Church OPEN ARMS LUTHERAN Chapman said. Oakley said. 810 E. Huron River Dr. Belleville, Michigan 48111 CHURCH & DAYCARE Judge Oakley told VBT Police Officer (734) 697-7456 Then new evidence, presented by 7865 Belleville Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 David Champagne he would not be Sunday: Adult Bible Classes & Children’s Sunday School - 9:45am Prosecutor Akaraz and VBT Detective Morning Worship - 11:00am (734) 699-5000 testifying. Officer Champagne was standing Wednesday: Evening Service - 7:00pm • BBC Kids and Teens - 6:45pm 9 a.m. Adult Bible Class 10 a.m. Worship Michael Long caused Judge Oakley to Sports & Hands-On Camp –– June – August by to testify in the scheduled preliminary www.openarmscenter.com put his court back in session and call for Please visit our website for more information: bethanybiblechurch.com exam on Chapman’s reissued felony charge the officers to bring Chapman back out of Berean Baptist Church RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6889 Belleville Rd. 870 Savage Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 Service times: Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Discovery Club for kids—Sept to May) Wednesday Family Night: 7-8:15 p.m. Discover the difference! Boys & Girls Ministries, Youth, College & Career, and Seniors Ministry. bereanbelleville.org; (734)697-7150 Visit rol-ag.com (734) 699-6700
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Family Owned Since 1941 VBT DDA (continued from page 1) Moe’s Produce on recent site-selector visits to the township and shared plans for improving the public- Stand private partnerships within the district. The Aerotropolis, he said, is made up 20684 Sumpter Rd. of seven communities and two counties, (Next to Sumpter Fire Hall) developed around two airports. He said All of our produce is grown on site! there are 6,000 acres of developable land. He pointed out the American Center SEASONAL VEGETABLES AVAILABLE NOW! for Mobility is a $100 million, 300-acre s Sweet Corn s Cabbage s Squash s Cucumbers federally designated site as a connected s s s and autonomous vehicle test facility. Robert Luce, executive director of the Potatoes Green Beans Green Tomatoes Luce said he is working to regain Detroit Region Aerotropolis, at right, s Onions s Red Tomatoes s Watermelon the trust of the communities within the visited the Van Buren Township Downtown OPEN 7 DAYS – 9:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Aerotropolis, as well as stabilize and grow Development Authority meeting on July the organization. 25. At left is DDA Executive Director “Van Buren Township is located in a Susan Ireland. prime area,” Luce said. He said Aerotropolis submitted 15 VBT for the electrical, civil, mechanical, and sites for consideration on 14 projects. He structural. A meeting will be scheduled added Romulus gets a lot of attention, as with the landscape architect to review the well. conceptual site layout to make suggested Belleville Road Streetlights changes to items such as pathways, Ireland reported she recently met with gazebo(s), picnic areas, and irrigation. Detroit Edison’s community lighting Belleville Road Rights-of-Way division and discussed the conversion of the Ireland reported she has met with existing street lighting on Belleville Road Commonwealth and the DDA is winding and a new lighting along the pathways for down this phase of the right-of-way the proposed pedestrian overpass. acquisition project. She said there are two Ireland said DTE indicated there would parcels in probate and she has completed not be cost savings to doing both of the the land divisions for what the DDA has projects at the same time, so they will treat acquired. each of these as two separate projects. Ireland said they have pushed this right- The existing Belleville Road streetlight of-way acquisition as far as they can fixtures are 2001 models. DTE is checking because the DDA can’t condemn property. to see if the current fixtures are capable of She said the DDA went by the Federal being retrofitted, she said. Relocation Act. Ireland said DTE suggested the DDA In the future, if the owners of some consider installation of a shorter lighting rights of way are still unwilling to sell their fixture that would be more of a pathway property, it would be the township that light for the paths to the pedestrian would have to do the condemning. overpass. There are several styles and can Financial actions 5% DOWN be a direct bury, eliminating the need for a The DDA accepted the 2016 year-end concrete foundation, she said. audit, amended the 2017 budget to add FOR NEW Belleville Road Placemaking payment to Aerotropolis of $25,000, and Ireland reported that TEK Environmental approved the proposed 2018 budget. and Consulting Services expect to begin Assistant Director’s Report HOMES! the abatement project on Aug. 7. As soon DDA Assistant Director Lisa Lothringer as this is completed, the contractor will presented a report on her e-mail outreach, be able to begin demolition of the house, a press release on the summer youth which will be rebuilt. employment project, advertisements, and She said Wakely is working on drawings other work in progress. $199 5HQWIRUWKH¿UVW
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The first new building in 15 years will In other business in the hour-long meeting, be going up on the office campus between the commission approved an amendment OPEN Ecorse and Tyler and I-275 and Hannan to the Country Walk site plan for revised Road since Visteon Village was built. single-family architectural elevations by Sunday – Thursday At the July 26 meeting of the Van Infinity Homes. 11 a.m. – Midnight Buren Township Planning Commission, Infinity purchased 39 lots in the 146 High Street preliminary site plan approval was granted subdivision’s phases 3 and 4 on five different to Smith Group JJR to build a four-story streets in the unfinished development. It Belleville, MI 48111 Friday & Saturday office/laboratory building at what is now would like to break ground for the first called Grace Lake Corporate Center. handful of models this fall. Two other 734-699-1777 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Building B will be 124,000 square feet in home builders are also building houses in size on the western edge of the gravel pit Country Walk. that was transformed into a pristine lake. NOW OPEN: SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! The Grace Lake Corporate Center has a total site area of about 237.57 acres and Builder gets permit this new building will be on four acres. It’s not a duplicate building to what’s already to begin work on there, but it will fit in with what’s there, said Patrick Westerlund of Smith Group. Cobblestone Building 1 He said the pathway along the lake will On July 27 the necessary building permits be extended to the new building and the were issued for the construction of Building parking lot behind. Westerlund said they 1 in Cobblestone Ridge subdivision, would like to put an overlook over the lake said Van Buren Township Building and ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER of VAN BUREN and it is considered an alternative, if they Planning Director Ron Akers. Scott Driscoll, DVM Keri Dasher, DVM can afford it in the budget. The applicant provided the required When asked if they had a tenant for the performance bonds to move forward, he 491 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 building, Westerlund said, they didn’t, but, said. “Build it and they will come.” Cobblestone Ridge has been the subject 734-699-6510 He said there is a need for office space in of complaints for 11 years because of open www.amcvanburen.com Southeastern Michigan and they wouldn’t basements and unfinished buildings.
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He said circuit court said he abused his ASPHALT SEALCOAT ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE! discretion when he dismissed Chapman’s DNA charge and sent it back to his courtroom. “I don’t understand that.” Judge Oakley said there’s nothing that requires an arrestee to give DNA. They can’t find any wording in the laws saying that. “I really am enjoying the arguments,” )'' , #&a, -# (.#& Judge Oakley added. SEALCOATING & STRIPING HOT ASPHALT PAVING “It does say police have to keep the records, but it’s silent on a search warrant,” c-=9D;G9LAF? c GMJK=*9NAF? Prosecutor Akaraz said. He said there is no expectation of privacy in the Supreme c"GL,M::=JAR=< J9;C ADD=J c JAN=O9QKc*9JCAF?&GLK Court decision. “Even if I agree with you, this statute c-LJAHAF?*9AFLAF?,G9 Monday, Aug 7 Friday, Aug 11 Tuesday, Aug 8 Saturday, Aug 12 Wednesday, Aug 9 Thursday, Aug 10 Phone: (734) 697-7002 Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park 10871 Quirk Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 I-94 Exit 190, North on Belleville Rd., Left on N. Service Road, Right on Quirk Rd. For More Info Visit: www.WayneCountyFairgrounds.net Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice. Page 14 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 15 Court Watching: Sandra Ann Cole in the courtroom could all see Sandra Ann expected to waive her preliminary exam, Judge Parrott and court-appointed defense Cole via video from the Wayne County Jail set for Aug. 2. Instead, she was set to hold Judge Parrott approves attorney David Lankford and people sitting where she was being held, but there was her preliminary exam on Aug. 2. plea deal for 19 yr. old no sound. Cole is charged with first-degree retail Methodist Church in After district court officers tried to make a fraud in VBT on April 22, 2015 and who possessed skimmer better connection about a half dozen times was being lodged until she could post Denton offers free movie and the jail officials rebooted and did other $10,000/10% bond. By Rosemary K. 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Huron River Dr. ------(734) 697-5600 TFN deposit $475 & first month’s rent before & more. 08/03 WALLACE 42” HEAVY DUTY HAY ------move-in. Background check. Month------to-month lease. No Pets. Available MULTI-FAMILY SALE. 6360 Gilmore SPEAR, 3-point attachment with 2-14” FREE PICKUP OF UNWANTED stabilizers $250. HOLLAND transplanter- appliances, lawn equipment, bicycles September 1. (248) 277-1080 08/03 St., Belleville. (South of Michigan Ave. ------& West of Denton Rd.). Aug. 3, 4 & plastic layer w/7 rolls of plastic (black & any type of scrap & farm metal. 5, 9am-6pm. Antiques, Coke & Elvis & red). 1 roll drip tape. $1,500. JOHN John (734) 644-4008 09/14 items, household, trailer, riding tractor. DEERE 10’ double row hydraulic disc. ------Read The Newspaper $300. (734) 649-1315 08/10 H & W TOWING. Top $ cash paid Something for everyone. 08/03 On The Web! ------for junk vehicles. Free towing. 10/19 The Belleville-Area FRI. & SAT., AUG. 4 & 5, 9am-5pm. 2 OLDER MODEL BB GUNS, excellent (734) 223-5581 Horse equipment, man tools, toys, condition, $100. 1972 Detroit Tiger Team ------Independent New Website women’s & girl’s clothing, misc. autographed baseball, excellent condition, FREE $500. Call (734) 699-5391 08/10 is Now Online! Visit us @ 44823 Harris. 08/03 ------VHS TAPES w/case. Call (734) 697-7268 bellevilleareaindependent.com ANDOVER FARMS SUB-WIDE BOAT, MOTOR & TRAILER. $2,500. or (734) 394-6729 08/10 garage sales. Saturday, August 5 & Golf cart (needs batteries), good shape. ------Sunday, August 6, 9am-5pm. Off Tyler $700. (734) 716-1836 08/10 HEALTHRIDER treadmill. Excellent ------condition. You pick up. (734) 787-0972 08/17 Notice to Advertisers: between Morton Taylor & Haggerty. 08/03 The Belleville-Area Independent will not be liable ------WOMEN’S BIG BERTHA Callaway’s ------for failure to publish an ad as requested or for more w/bag, $550. Women’s “ECCO” golf FREE SOD. You must haul. (734) 697-7268 than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. DOWNTOWN WILLIS. 8917 Augusta In the event of any error or omission in printing or sandals, worn once, 6m, $30. Women’s or (734) 394-6729 08/17 St., Aug. 3, 4 & 5, 8am-5pm. Something publication of an advertisement, you must notify bike, $75. Women’s Hodgman fly fish ------for everyone! 08/03 us within five days of publication or on the date of ------boots, 7, $60 & women’s Hodgman insertion, if an ad is scheduled as part of a package, LOST so there is time to correct subsequent publications. MULTI-HOUSE SALE. Aug. 3, 4, 5, & 6, waders, med, reg., $60. Both in mint condition. 1C diamond, 14K yellow GRAY & WHITE MOUNTAIN CUR. The Independent’s liability shall be limited to an 9am-3pm. 44076 Dunn, Belleville. Large adjustment for the cost of the space occupied by the gold, LVRBK, earrings, $860. White patch on chest & white paws. variety of items. 08/03 error with a maximum liability being cancellation of the cost of the first incorrect advertisement or ------(734) 892-8612 08/17 Lost in Sumpter off Elwell. No collar. ------Recently had puppies. Answers to Bella. republication of the corrected advertisement. Under no circumstances shall the Independent be liable for (313) 758-8780 08/03 consequential damages of any kind. ------INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIED ADS INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIED ADS Page 16 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 17 INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIED ADS Yankee Air Museum vows to SERVICES HELP WANTED retake Rosie world record INDEPENDENT The Yankee Air Museum has launched Convocation Center is large enough !, 3%26)#%3CLASSIFIED ADS Wayne-Westland its registration website and is recruiting to accommodate 8,000 people and the Home Improvement & Community Schools is women from the entire region to reclaim adjoining EMU field is called FACTORY Handyman Service the Guinness World Record for Largest field for a reason! This is proud EMU now hiring Bus Drivers/ Gathering of Rosie the Riveters. country where our colors are green and Painting, Drywall, Carpentry, Attendants. Paid training This massive event is slated for Saturday, our collars are blue. We can do it!” Stumbo Electrical, Plumbing, Oct. 14, 2017 and will be held at Eastern concluded. Ceramic Tile, Kitchens & Bath. provided. Apply today at Michigan University’s Convocation Center, With the launch of the website and official INDEPENDENTwwcsd.net CLASSIFIED or call 799 N. Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti, ADS MI 48197. announcement of Oct. 14, as “R-Day,” all Serving Belleville Since The event opens at 9 a.m., but participants three co-chairs of the event stressed the 1995. Call Aaron Schultz 734-419-2150 can arrive as late as 11 a.m. to be part of the urgency to get the word out and encourage @ 734-740-0628 for more info. gathering. The museum is hosting the event women in the strongest terms to register to celebrate women in the workforce and to for the event. ------INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDinspire youthful generations ADS with the “We “Women of the Greatest Generation did AREA TRAINEE for local Real Can Do It!” spirit that was so prevalent in not wait to be counted, they did not wait to Estate Firm. For appointment call M.D. APPLIANCE Michigan, the crucible of the Arsenal of enter the defense industry and do the work (734) 697-1800 TFN Democracy, during World War II. America needed,” said Brenda McKinney. ------“Rosie the Riveter endures as an important “We cannot wait either. In California they SERVICE CAPTAIN NEMO’S Belleville is hiring. INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDfigure in America because she empowers,” are ADS on the move. I call on all women to Refrigerators • Washers Must be over 18. No calls. Apply at said Kevin Walsh, executive director of join us in Michigan. Register now and be 144 3rd Street. TFN Dryers • Ranges Yankee Air Museum. “We meet women, with us at Eastern Michigan University’s ------$20 House Call all the time, and from all walks of life, who Convocation Center on Oct. 14.” WORKER NEEDED for yard cleaning & Call Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm trace their success back to Rosie the Riveter There is no cost to attend this event and trimming. Call Terry (734) 697-7777 08/10 INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDbreaking down barriers. Reclaiming the doors ADS will open at 9 a.m. In order to be ------(734) 782-3354 Guinness World Record amplifies Rosie’s counted in the World Record gathering CHILD CARE ASSISTANT. Full-time. inspiration as a community, with one participants are asked to arrive no later than Call (734) 905-8011 08/10 voice!” 11 a.m. Women of all ages are encouraged PLUMBING • SEWER ------Walsh said that Representative Debbie to attend. Participants must register for PRO-HARDWARE, 458 Main Street, DRAINS • HANDYMAN Dingell, 12th Congressional District, and the activity and can do so ahead of time seeks experienced, small engine repair Supervisor Brenda Stumbo of Ypsilanti at: http://yankeeairmuseum.org/rosie- Gutters Cleaned & person. Apply within & ask for Mike. 08/10 Township are reprising their roles as co- world-record/ . Costume requirements Power Washing Too! ------chairpersons of the Rosie the Riveter World consist of dark blue work clothes, red PAINTER’S HELPER WANTED. CALL US! Record event. Brenda McKinney, treasurer socks, dark shoes with closed toes, and Will train & must have no experience. Local To The of Superior Township has also jumped on the quintessential red and white polka dot (734) 796-0329 08/10 board this year and is a co-chairperson. bandanna. Belleville Area. Call ------(313) 740-6276. The museum is engaged in a spirited “Yankee Air Museum is proud of its “I fear the day that technology will rivalry to hang on to the title with the Rosie Ypsilanti heritage and home at historic Ask For Bill. surpass our human interaction. The the Riveter WWII Homefront National Willow Run Airport,” said Walsh. “This world will have a generation of idiots.” Historical Park in Richmond, CA. world record effort brings attention to the — Albert Einstein “This competition between California campaign to renovate the Willow Run and Michigan strengthens women and factory, home of the original Rosie the strengthens the nation. Our first thought Riveter during WWII. We will have plenty PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: was to retake the record this past spring, of up to date information about our efforts All real estate advertising in this but when we heard California was having to finish the job at the Bomber Plant, newspaper is subject to the Fair another rally in August, we knew we had turning it into our new home.” ------Housing Act which makes it illegal to to break their record soon afterwards,” said The Rosie World Record event is being LOCAL HANDYMAN – SOME Jobs too advertise "any preference, limitation Rep. Dingell. “Our event will combine supported by the Washtenaw County LARGE – NO JOB too SMALL. or discrimination based on race, color, meaningful messages and activities for Convention and Visitors Bureau and DTE Residential Power Washing. religion, sex, handicap, familial status recognizing the power that we, as women, Energy. LICENSED & REFERENCES. or national origin, or an intention, to bring to the workplace and the economy.” Yankee Air Museum, established in 1981 (734) 765-9224 TFN make any such preference, limitation On Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 a claimed is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. ------or discrimination." Familial status 2,265 people, dressed as Rosie the Riveter, The museum works to positively excite LARRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. includes children under the age of 18 gathered at the National Rosie the Riveter kids and stimulate interest in Science, Interior/exterior painting & yard work. living with parents or legal custodians, Park to set the current record. The previous Technology, Engineering and Math Senior discount. (618) 267-7774 08/10 pregnant women and people securing record of 2,096 People Dressed as Rosie (STEM) to help meet the challenges facing ------custody of children under 18. had been held by Yankee Air Museum America. Yankee Air Museum, located at KEN’S OUTDOOR SERVICES. This newspaper will not knowingly since Oct. 24, 2015. California is planning 47884 D Street, Belleville, on the grounds Mowing, trimming, small tree & shrub accept any advertising for real estate to raise the record on Aug. 12, and this has of historic Willow Run Airport, is open trimming/removal. Gutter cleaning & which is in violation of the law. Our aroused the proverbial sleeping giants. Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. minor deck repairs. (734) 957-2867 or readers are hereby informed that all “Bring it on California! With the help and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit [email protected] 08/17 dwellings advertised in this newspaper of women across Michigan and our region, www.yankeeairmuseum.org to discover ------are available on an equal opportunity we are bringing our record back where the more about how the museum is working TWO GUYS & A SAW offer basis. To complain of discrimination original Rosie worked, at our Bomber Plant to preserve local history with the www. landscaping & tree removal. Free call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. estimates. Vet. & senior discounts. The toll-free telephone number for the in Ypsilanti Township,” said Supervisor SavetheBomberPlant.org campaign. For Stumbo. “Eastern Michigan University’s more information, call (734) 483-4030. Licensed & insured. (734) 334-0960 08/10 hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. ------ATTENTION: Van Buren Auxiliary F.O.E. 3996. Nominations open for Madam To build a better world, start in your own community! Vice President. August 9, 2017. 08/03 Page 18 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 19 VB School district to pave some of its part of Belleville’s Davis Street By Rosemary K. Otzman of Acer R13 Chromebooks and accessories to teach art at BHS; Ryan Mills to teach for Rawsonville. He said 79 applicants Independent Editor from CDWG using Enhancement Millage social studies at McBride; and Nicole submitted resumes and a committee of With the parking lot upgrades almost funds. This is to supply every member Slinker to teach science at McBride; teachers, working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., was done at Savage and Tyler elementary of the teaching staff, plus 20 extra for • Approved hiring three new custodians able to reduce that number to 39. Then schools, there’s some $17,000 left in the replacements and new teachers. In May, as of July 3: Autumn Miller, DeAndre there were phone interviews of all 39 and contingencies from those sinking fund the district bought 216 Chromebooks for Williams, and Matthew Wegeinka; a reduction to 13. After the first round of projects. McBride students, in June it bought 400 • Heard Human Resources Director interviews, the number has been reduced to James Williams, director of plant for New Tech and Owen students, and in Abdul Madyun explain the process under five, two of which are internal candidates. operations, told the Van Buren Public July 283 for staff. The board was told it is way to hire a replacement principal The five are going through three-part Schools Board of Education at the July important for the teachers to have up-to- interviews and the final two will go to 24 regular meeting that the part of the bus date equipment, the same as their students Supt. Kudlak for a final selection. Madyun yard that is severely damaged is on Davis have; Van Buren residents get said their goal was to get someone by Aug. Street. • Approved purchase of two 65-passenger free Shred Day at twp. 1 and they are right on track; “It is a safety concern and has to be lift buses and four 47-passenger buses • Heard Madyun say the district is also constantly repaired using cold patch,” from Hoekstra in the amount of $610,776 hall on Saturday hiring for other various positions and he told the board. He showed the board through the MSBO/MAPT Bus Purchasing hopefully everybody will be in place before Iron Mountain and Van Buren Township pictures of the crumbling road. Program. They are expected to be delivered school starts; and are presenting a free shred day from 9 a.m. “During construction at the bus yard, I’d in October. The district budgeted $810,440 • Heard Trustee Featheringill report she to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the township like to use the balance of the contingency toward the purchase of new buses in 2017- went to the district library town hall meeting hall parking lot, 46425 Tyler Road. This is dollars to make the necessary repairs. To 18 and so there is still $199,664 remaining that was held at the Methodist Church July for VBT residents only. date, we anticipate having approximately for the possibility of purchasing some 18. She said she was impressed that the new Welcomed are a maximum of five cartons $17,781 remaining to address this recently returned leased buses in the spring library will have a specially designed teen or medium-sized bags of documents per concern.” of 2018; area. Parent Angela Mears said the library vehicle. No three-ring binders or metal of Williams said they will be sectioning • Heard Trustee Alison Bennett present should be asked to have Chromebooks any kind. off the street and addressing some 70’ the the first reading of proposed board available for students whose internet is out Allowed are blueprints, books and district owns. He said they will get to the policy changes, as recommended by the at home or they can’t get to McDonald’s to bound paper material, brochures, business rest next time work is done. Board Policy Committee and NEOLA, a use the WiFi. and multi-part forms, computer paper, He said they will not go over the consultant working through the Michigan notebooks and file folders, letterheads and contingency amount. Williams said they Association of School Boards on updating envelopes, and Post-it notes. will put in an eight-inch base and eight policies. The updates include changes on Also, welcomed, are the following inches of reinforced concrete on top. the way meetings are run, criminal history packaged separately: carbon paper, Drainage tile also will be added to address checks, bullying of students, student diskettes and compact discs, photos, the water problem. suspensions, weapons, seclusion and transparencies and celluloid, typewriter “This is just information,” School Supt. restraint, and allowing the superintendent and printer ribbons, video tapes (including Pete Kudlak said to the board, noting they to make policy for food allowed for certain surveillance, and banker bags. didn’t have to vote on it. “This is a city occasions. “This frees classrooms from the For more information contact www. road, but that part is ours.” tyranny of whole wheat pizza crusts,” said ironmountain.com . The project change log Williams Trustee Bennett; presented showed 4,050 square feet of • Voted unanimously to approve the concrete would cost $29,362, with curb at second reading and adoption of another $43 per lineal foot. group of board policy updates, as presented On Tuesday, Supt. Kudlak said the by Trustee Susan Featheringill. Supt. school district owns 150’ of Davis Street Kudlak said the updated policies will be on The Law Office of and they are working to get as much of line soon, when NEOLA posts them; the budgeted money out of the elementary • Approved the terminations of two paving projects so they can use it for Davis teachers and an administrator. Jessica Fant Amy M. Eversole paving. at BHS for four years left as of June 30 to For example, school employees can plant stay home with her child; John Hill at BHS s Estate Planning s Probate s Criminal Law replacement grass and that project can be for two years resigned as of June 30; and s Family Law s Property Law taken out of the budget for Tyler and free Rawsonville Principal Delria Crippen left up money for Davis. after five years of service as of July 3 to 152 Main St. Call In other business at the July 24 75-minute accept other employment; Suite 11 734-718-8574 meeting, the board: • Approved the hiring of three new Belleville, Mich. 48111 www.amyeversolelaw.com • Approved purchase of $166,218 worth teachers, starting Aug. 29: Ryan Petersmark BUDWEISER BOTTLES - $2.75, WINE AVAILABLE! VISIT US AT OUR 3 LOCATIONS! HOURS MON.-THURS. 11AM-10PM FRI. 11AM - 11PM Romulus Auto SAT. 12PM-11PM 45915 S. 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Otzman with pictures of the colorful fabric shades “We have to see if this is even conceivable,” Victoria Commons. Kelly Bates, president Independent Editor that Thompson had presented at its April said DDA chairwoman Rosemary Loria. of the Victoria Commons Homeowners After hearing that the recommended 19 meeting, Smith said, “Fabric may not be Smith said a standard gable structure or Association said her group was interested shade structure for the Fourth Street Square what you want” because it has to be taken a steel structure would be the same cost as in partnering in the cost of fountain would cost from $50,000 to $100,000, down each winter and replaced about every a fabric shade, which you have to replace replacements, instead of the DDA replacing the Belleville Downtown Development ten years. every ten years. non-working fountains with bubblers. She Authority decided to wait on a decision She recommended a steel structure which Smith said her background is in design said she has not be contacted on this offer. until more information is presented. would be more permanent with a wood and she finds the square so “nicely done.” Thompson said the DDA voted to replace At its July 19 meeting, the DDA heard awning. She suggested the right structure “I’m not comfortable with what I’ve fountains as they broke with diffusers. She Jennifer Smith of Penchura LLC of Brighton would be more like a $100,000 project. recommended,” Smith said. said a fountain cost was $6,600 five or six give a presentation on her recommendation She said they would have to rent heavy “Chopping up properties we paid to make years ago. Two bubblers cost $3,200. “I for the Fourth Street Square. equipment for the installation, which would nice? No, we’re not tearing up the square,” imagine the city would welcome Victoria She said DDA Coordinator Carol include providing a plywood blanket over stated DDA treasurer Sabrina Richardson Commons spending its money on this,” Thompson had said the DDA was looking existing decorative pavers and sidewalk to Williams. said treasurer Williams, who also lives in at creating shade over the Fourth Street protect them from being disturbed by the Smith said they could bring the cost down Victoria Commons. She said the DDA was Square and in the past tents had been heavy equipment. to $50,000. not spending money for the beauty, but for erected there for a winter ball and St. Brick pavers would have to be removed “There are a lot of things to be aware of,” keeping the water running; Patrick’s Day event. at four locations and the pavers would have she said, asking for more time to come up • Heard Bates say she asked that the She said in studying the square, she finds to be custom-cut to be reset around the four with a different recommendation. weed-filled planters in Village Park be planter boxes with trees and lamp posts posts. They would auger holes and provide Thompson said the CBC was willing to either removed or planted and she is and she finds the installation will be more four 36” x 15’ steel reinforced concrete share in the cost of the project and CBC disappointed that they decided to remove expensive then the shade itself. footings and haul the spoils off-site. president Bill Wolters and CBC treasurer them. She noted she also has mentioned She said she recommends a structure that Jeff Vernon asked from the audience if Bob Stoner were in the audience for the in the past that there is only one trash can is left up year-round. The supports will be this would be enclosed in the future and discussion. along the paths in Village Park and people three feet wide and 15 feet deep and will Smith said it was intended to be open-air. In other business at the 45-minute meeting who walk their pets have to carry the bag have a hefty installation cost. When Thompson asked if they could the DDA: they fill because there are no trash cans Although the DDA had been impressed move the light posts, Smith said she would • Approved a $1,000 community along the way; leave the light posts where they are. programming grant each for: National • Approved accounts payable of “There will be a lot of intense labor Strawberry Festival, Belleville Area $29,437.80 for two months, since the DDA KAREN’S because of how nice it is,” Smith said of Council for the Arts – Music Lakeside, did not meet in June; and the square. “I give you your options. A Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce – • Heard Thompson note that three PLACE permanent structure is better.” Winter Fest, and Belleville Area Museum – businesses are putting in pop-up shops for Thompson said the Central Business Harvest Fest and BOOVILLE and holiday the July 21 Christmas in July promotion. A Salon Community’s farmers’ market that just programming. (The current DDA budget Vernon reminded everyone that the For Everyone started every other Monday on the square has yet to be brought before the DDA board promotion will be July 20 and 21, starting 36968 Huron River Drive has been “toasting” in the bright sunlight. for approval.); on Thursday with the garage sale and New Boston, Michigan She said the DDA was looking at a $10,000 • Heard a report from Thompson on the antique appraisal at the museum and Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome grant. damaged ADA access to the kayak launch the weekly concert at Horizon Park. On 734-753-9130 Thompson noted that DTE has an in Horizon Park.£ She said the ADA support Friday, several businesses have promotions OPEN: Tues.– Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3 electrical box on the square. and the bench N are missing and “we are and family events are planned next to Our R. D IVER guessingM it’s R at the bottom of the lake.” Father’s Child daycare on South Street. He AIN S URON T She said .BuildingE. 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Also showing present: and disposal of all structures and debris at 50953 S. I-94 Service at the Belleville Area District Library. Buy Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk J. Hoffman and Drive (Parcel Number V125-83-074-01-0028-007). Bid forms One Get One Free. Also, a special sale approximately 11 residents. table. Preview sale is 11 a.m. to noon for 3. Agenda: Motion by Swinson, supported by P. and demolition work specifications are available at the Office of members of the Friends of the Belleville Morgan to approve the Agenda. Motion carried the Township Clerk, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township, MI unanimously. Area District Library, and noon to 3 p.m. 4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: 48111, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday or on the for the public. As a bonus, attendees 5. Minutes: Township website at www.vanburen-mi.org. Bids shall be A. Motion by Hurst, supported by Swinson to will receive a coupon for a free book, submitted to the Clerk’s Office by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August redeemable after the book sale anytime in approve the Regular Board meeting Minutes of June 27, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. 25, 2017 and will be publicly opened immediately following the the month of August. 6. Warrants: Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to • Saturday, Aug. 5 – The 18th-annual approve Warrants totaling $93,848.68 and any other closing of the bid. Interested contractors may contact Ron Akers, Gregg Brinkerhoff Scholarship Golf warrants through August 22, 2017. Roll call vote: Director of Planning & Economic Development at (734) 699-8913 Outing begins with registration at 7 a.m. at Yes: J. Morgan, P. Morgan, Swinson, Oddy, Hurst. Nay: None. Excused absence: C. Hoffman, LaPorte. to schedule a Pre-Bid Meeting. The Township reserves the right Woodlands of Van Buren. Cost is $95 per Motion carried unanimously. to reject any and all bids and reserves the right not to award a player. Registration deadline is July 29. 7. Water & Sewer Report - P. Morgan: Motion by Information: (734) 697-0440. Hurst, supported by Swinson to approve the Water & contract. Van Buren Township is an equal opportunity employer. • Saturday, Aug. 5 – Van Buren Eagles Sewer Report. Motion carried unanimously. This project will be funded with federal Community Development 8. Police Report - Luke: Motion by Hurst, supported invites the public to its Woodstock by P. Morgan to approve the Police Report. Motion Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Revisited Family Festival, 3-10 p.m., at the carried unanimously. Eagles hall at 9961 Beck Road, Van Buren 9. Building/Ordinance Report - C. Hoffman: Motion Posted and Published: August 3, 2017 Township. Tickets $10 in advance and $15 by P. Morgan, supported by Hurst to Receive and File Building/Ordinance Report. Motion carried at the gate. Children 15 and under, free. unanimously. Information: (734) 788-4410. 10. Fire Report - Januszyk: Motion by P. Morgan, • Sunday, Aug. 6 – Join Bugles Across supported by Oddy to approve the Fire Report. Motion To build a better world, America at 7:15 p.m. at the Veterans carried unanimously. 11. Treasurer’s Report - P. Morgan: Motion by Hurst, Memorial in Belleville for a brief ceremony supported by Swinson to approve the Treasurer’s start in your own community! to honor past and present members of the Report. Motion carried unanimously. military. Stand to pledge the flag and hear 12. Supervisor’s Report - J. Morgan: Motion by Hurst, “Taps” played. supported by P. Morgan to approve the Supervisor’s Report. Motion carried unanimously. • Monday, Aug. 7, and Wednesday, 13. Attorney’s Report - Young: Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice Aug. 9 – Tickets are being sold from 3 to A. Use and Occupancy Agreement between Wayne 5 p.m. at the BHS stadium for $10 each County and Sumpter Township for WIC program Notice of Advertisement for the opening game of the BHS Varsity services. Motion by Hurst, supported by Swinson to approve Football season on Aug. 24 at Michigan the Attorney’s Report. Motion carried unanimously. Seeking Demolition Bids. The Charter Township of Van Buren, Stadium. The Battle at the Big House will 14. Board Response Wayne County, MI will receive bids for the demolition, removal, be against Brighton. 15. New Business: • Tuesday, Aug. 8 – Join the Belleville A. Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Hurst to and disposal of Pavilion #2 and nearby Playground Equipment approve to cancel the Regular Scheduled Board , which is located on the south side of S. I-94 Area Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon- Meeting of August 8, 2017 due to a Special Election in Van Buren Park cutting ceremony at noon at Belleville held on the same day. Motion carried unanimously. Service Drive between Rawsonville Road and Denton Road in Van Health Care, 265 Main Street. The clinic B. Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Hurst to Buren Township. The coordinates of Pavilion #2 are 42°12’52.3”N now has all new doctors. Refreshments. approve the new two-year Use and Occupancy Agreement between Wayne County and Sumpter 83°32’10.3”W and the coordinates of the nearby Playground • Wednesday, Aug. 9 – Volunteers and Township for use of the Community Center to provide Equipment are 42°12’54.2”N 83°32’08.3”W. The structures are coaches of the Van Buren Community WIC Program Services. Motion carried unanimously. Soccer Association meet at 6:30 p.m. at 16. Announcements: owned by the Charter Township of Van Buren. This demolition Wayne County Community College, 9555 17. Open Floor: project is the first phase of a multi-phase project, which will A. Mary Ban Haggerty Rd. • Bemis Road Paving subsequently include a future bid for the construction of a new • Thursday, Aug. 10 – Music Lakeside at • Grant for Graham Park pavilion and new playground equipment in this area. 7 p.m. This week it’s Brother Crowe. Free. • Brush at Corner of Roads Horizon Park, Belleville. • Mail situation • Firework concerns Bid forms and demolition work specifications are available at • Friday, Aug. 11 – September Days 18. Adjournment: Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy the Office of the Township Clerk, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Senior Center’s Health and Wellness Expo to adjourn at 6:50 pm. Motion carried unanimously. runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Van Buren Respectfully submitted, Township, MI 48111, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday Township Recreation Center. It’s FREE if Janet R. Hoffman, Deputy Clerk or on the Township website at www.vanburen-mi.org. Bids shall Sumpter Township you register by Aug. 10 at (734) 699-8918. Certification be submitted to the Clerk’s Office by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Admission is $3 at the door. Includes 40 I, Janet R. Hoffman, Deputy Clerk of Sumpter August 25, 2017 and will be publicly opened immediately exhibitors, music for dancing, and a free Township, do hereby certify that the following is a following the closing of the bid. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will turkey dinner. true copy of minutes taken at a Regular Board Meeting of the Township of Sumpter Board of Trustees on July take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the • Saturday, Aug. 12 – Free Movie Night 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Sumpter Township Hall, with free popcorn at Denton Faith United 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, County of site of Pavilion #2. The Township reserves the right to reject any Methodist Church, 6020 Denton Road, Wayne, and that the said meeting was given pursuant and all bids and reserves the right not to award a contract. Van just south of Michigan Ave. Doors open to and in full compliance with the Open Meeting Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and Buren Township is an equal opportunity employer. This project at 6:30 p.m. and the movie, “The Shack,” that the minutes were kept and will be available as will be funded with federal Community Development Block Grant starts promptly at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. required by said act. Donations accepted. RSVP by Aug. 11 to Janet R. Hoffman, Deputy Clerk (CDBG) funds, and Federal administrative, labor, and equal (734) 323-7260. Published: August 8, 2017 employment requirements apply. Posted and Published: August 3, 2017 Page 20 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 21 • Thursday, Aug. 10 – Van Buren Upcoming Meetings Township special board meeting for Van Buren Public Schools Public Notice budget review and preparation, 8:45 a.m. • Monday, Aug. 7 – Belleville City to 4:30 p.m. Also, Keystone Academy Council, 7:30 p.m. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Board of Education, 6 p.m., Also, Sumpter • Tuesday, Aug. 8 – Van Buren Township Township Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Van Buren Public Schools is accepting sealed bids for providing Recreation Committee at 5:30 p.m. Also, Also, Belleville Planning Commission, security services. Sealed bids must be received by August 11, 2017 at Van Buren Township Board of Appeals, 7 7:30 p.m. 10:00 am. Bids received after the above stipulated date and time will p.m. Also, Belleville Area District Library • Monday, Aug. 14 – Van Buren Township not be considered. Board, 7:30 p.m. work/study session, 4 p.m. Also, Van Buren • Wednesday, Aug. 9 – Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education regular Bid documents can be obtained at the district’s website or by emailing Township special board meeting for budget meeting, 7 p.m., Administration Building [email protected]. All bids must be submitted on the review and preparation, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 • Tuesday, Aug. 15 – Van Buren Township forms provided. All bids must be accompanied by a familial disclosure p.m. Also, Van Buren Township Planning regular meeting, 7 p.m. statement. Bids received without a familial disclosure statement will Commission, 7:30 p.m. be rejected. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any irregularities therein and accept that bid, which best Public Notice serves the District’s interest. 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One call does it all: 734-699-9020 - ThePosted: Independent July 18, 2017 Published: July 27, 2017 Sherri Scharf August 3, 2017 City Clerk/Treasurer Publish: July 27 & August 3, 2017 For Classified Advertising, Display Advertising or News Tips One call does it all: 734-699-9020 - The Independent For Classified Advertising, Display Advertising or News Tips One call does it all: 734-699-9020 - The Independent Diana J. Kollmeyer, CMC City Clerk Publish: June 12, 2008 Page 22 Belleville Area Independent/August 3, 2017August 3, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 23 0303 – abandoned auto, Hannan Rd./Van Born 1402 – assist fire dept., Carmell St. 1709 – fire dept. assist, Haggerty/Harris Van Buren Township 0845 – disorderly, Maurice Dr. 1606 – parking complaint, Oxford Ct. 1850 – well-being check, 8600 bl. Meadow 0856 – abandoned auto, Milton Dr. 1837 – property damage accident, Main/Denton Springs Circle Police Dispatch Log 0950 – ordinance violation, Hull Rd. 1855 – assist fire dept., Edison Ave. 1946 – animal complaint, 17000 bl. Savage Rd. 1030 – shooting, Cape Condos 1937 – disorderly, Main St. 1947 – citizen assist, 44000 bl. Judd Rd. 1101 – trespassing, S. I-94 Service Dr. 2041 – parking complaint, Victorian Ln./W. 2058 – flee & elude, Judd/Elwell Out of the 439 dispatch calls for service reported 1302 – disorderly, Rawsonville Rd. Waterbury Ct. 2252 – personal injury accident, 48000 bl. Willis by Van Buren Township police for the past week, the 1322 – larceny, W. Sadie Ln. Wednesday, July 26: Wednesday, July 26: following are selected for this column. 1712 – threat, Westlake Cir. 0256 – found property/child, Main St. 0058 – well-being check, 18000 bl. Savage Rd. Sunday, July 23: 1857 – property damage accident, Quirk Rd. 0828 – follow up by officer, E. Huron River Dr. 0715 – fire dept. assist, 21000 bl. Elwell Rd. 0006 – suspicious person/vehicle, Woodlands 2155 – disorderly, Lake Villa Dr. 1302 – disorderly, Secretary of State 0938 – alarm, 26000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 0128 – juvenile complaint, Hamilton St. 2225 – suicidal person, Kirkridge Park Dr. 1318 – larceny from auto, Biggs Ave. 1321 – suspicious vehicle, 18000 bl. Savage Rd. 0140 – fraud, Harmony Ln. 2356 – suspicious person/vehicle, Ecorse Rd. / 1552 – assist citizen, Victorian Ln. 1324 – harassment complaint, 51000 bl. Willis Rd. 0213 – suspicious person/vehicle, N. I-94 Service Morton Taylor Rd. 1553 – warrant arrest, Belleville Rd. 1522 – fraud complaint, 23000 bl. Bohn Rd. 0317 – larceny from auto, S. I-94 Service Dr. Friday, July 28: 1837 – threat, Sumpter Rd. 1525 – personal injury accident, 44000 bl. Willis 0606 – suspicious person/vehicle, Revere Dr. 0527 – lost property/child, Parkwood Dr. 1838 – suspicious person/vehicle, Wexford Ave. / E. 1531 – fire dept. assist, 42000 bl. Judd Rd. 1339 – family trouble, E. Walden Dr. 1017 – lost property/child, Oak Ln. Huron River Dr. 1647 – 911 hang up, 43000 bl. Harris Rd. 1513 – threat, Robson Rd. 1050 – fraud, Vine St. 1859 – warrant arrest, Tyler Rd. 1948 – fire dept. assist, 45000 bl. Harris Rd. 1528 – domestic, Rawsonville Rd. 1246 – larceny, N. I-94 Service Dr. 1951 – assist fire dept., Potter Dr. 2049 – fire dept. assist, 22000 bl. Fenster Dr. 1729 – 911 welfare check, Haggerty Rd. 1247 – trespassing, Haggerty Rd. Thursday, July 27: Thursday, July 27: 1801 – unauthorized driving away of auto, Westlake 1335 – property damage accident, Haggerty Rd. 0923 – harassment call, South St. 0325 – death investigation, 19000 bl. Martinsville Cir. 1401 – malicious destruction of property, Nautica 1037 – miscellaneous complaint, Henry St. apt. 0724 – assist other agency, Sumpter/Oakville Waltz 1906 – fraud, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1418 – suspicious person/vehicle, State St./Senate 1131 – miscellaneous complaint, Harbour Pointe 0833 – fire dept. assist, 50000 bl. Judd Rd. 1914 – suspicious person/vehicle, W. Huron River 1602 – suspicious person/vehicle, Denton Rd. Dr. 0859 – civil dispute, Brookview 2022 – family trouble, Maple Dr. 1603 – narcotics crime, Rawsonville Rd. 1311 – assist fire dept., High St./Main St. 1029 – suspicious incident, Creekside 2114 – follow up by officer, Oak Blvd. 1628 – 911 welfare check, Kirkridge Park Dr. 1449 – road hazard, Main St./Denton Rd. 1223 – suspicious incident, New Mexico 2248 – suspicious person/vehicle, Lighthouse Dr. 1656 – noise complaint, Ecorse Rd. 1608 – suspicious person/vehicle, High St. 1234 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Monday, July 24: 1756 – suspicious person/vehicle, Walmart 1838 – vehicle lockout, W. Columbia Ave. 1507 – traffic hazard, Martinsville/Willis 0259 – mental subject, Tyler Rd. 1812 – threat, Edison Lake Rd. 2055 – threat, Henry St. 1534 – leaving the scene of a property damage 0754 – disorderly, N. I-94 Service Dr. 2113 – suspicious person/vehicle, W. Huron River 2309 – 911 welfare check, W. Columbia Ave. accident/2nd St. 0921 – property damage accident, E. Huron River 2131 – suspicious person/vehicle, Denton Rd. Friday, July 28: 1628 – property damage accident, Bemis/Sumpter 1018 – disorderly, N. I-94 Service Dr. 2138 – noise complaint, Bemis Rd. 0120 – suspicious person/vehicle, Belle Plaza 1706 – warrant arrest pick up, 8100 bl. Rawsonville 1158 – assist other dept., Ecorse Rd. 2329 – assist other dept., Village Green Ln. 0857 – larceny, Carmell St. Rd. 1244 – suspicious person/vehicle, Ecorse 2338 – disorderly, N. I-94 Service Dr. 1105 – narcotics crime, A&W restaurant 2016 – traffic hazard, Sumpter/Oakville Waltz 1325 – malicious destruction of property, E. Walden Saturday, July 29: 1239 – assist fire dept., Loza Ln. 2040 – subpoena service, 18000 bl. Martinsville Dr. 0006 – family trouble, Hull Rd. 1354 – assist fire dept., Loza Ln. Friday, July 28: 1437 – ordinance violation, Lauren Ct. 0009 – weapons violation, S. Ponderosa Trl. 1425 – harassment call, High St. 0320 – disorderly person, 25000 bl. Elwell Rd. 1447 – fraud, Rawsonville 0112 – suspicious person/vehicle, Martz/Lohr 1823 – malicious destruction of property, Horizon 0917 – alarm, 5100 bl. Oakville Waltz Rd. 1506 – parking complaint, Cross St./Denton Rd. 0243 – suspicious person/vehicle, Richards Run Park 1029 – suspicious incident, 42000 bl. Harris Rd. 1536 – fraud, Ecorse Rd. 0317 – fight, Rawsonville 1945 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 1156 – well-being check, 43000 bl. Willow Rd. 1748 – assist other dept., Pinewood Ln. 0905 – larceny, Parkwood Dr. Saturday, July 29: 1239 – suspicious incident, 5100 lb. Oakville Waltz 1759 – 911 welfare check, Kirkridge Park Dr. 0906 – larceny, Belleville Rd. 0828 – suspicious person/vehicle, W. Columbia Rd. 1949 – suspicious person/vehicle, Oak Ln. 1037 – domestic, Winchester St. Ave. 1322 – suspicious incident, Arizona 2018 – retail fraud, Belleville Rd. 1050 – fraud, Kirkridge Park Dr. 0842 – follow up by officer, W. Columbia Ave. 1448 – civil dispute, 24000 lb. Bohn Rd. 2027 – disorderly, Parkwood Dr. 1058 – assist other dept., Lighthouse Dr. 1105 – larceny, Robbe St. 1524 – fire dept. assist, Timberlane Tuesday, July 25: 1146 – personal injury accident, Belleville/Ecorse 1253 – trespassing, Menlo Park Dr. 1543 – civil dispute, 22000 bl. Bohn Rd. 0717 – found property/child, Belleville Rd. 1159 – mental subject, Quirk Rd. 1537 – vehicle lockout, Charles St. 1802 – animal complaint, 20000 bl. Martinsville 0921 – disorderly, Huron River Dr./Hannan Rd. 1324 – juvenile complaint, Pond Bluff Dr. 2102 – parking complaint, Wabash Ave. 1827 – civil dispute, 5100 bl. Oakville Waltz Rd. 0956 – mental subject, Savage Rd. 1350 – abandoned auto, Belleville Rd. / S. I-94 2105 – harassment call, Carmell St. 1831 – citizen assist, 50000 bl. Willis Rd. 1001 – private property impound, Van Born Rd. Service Dr. 2144 – assist fire dept., Main St. 1933 – reckless driver, Judd/Fenster 1010 – ordinance violation, Martinsville Rd. 1427 – suspicious person/vehicle, Denton Rd. 2205 – warrant arrest, Michigan/Belleville 2031 – animal complaint, 20000 bl. Martinsville 1443 – assist other dept., Ecorse 1810 – domestic, N. Cumberland Dr. 2327 – suspicious person/vehicle, E. Huron River 2111 – fire dept. assist, Nevada 1532 – 911 welfare check, WB I-94/rest area 1907 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. / Dr. / Wexford Ave. 2146 – ordinance violation, Texas 1544 – property damage accident, Haggerty/Tyler S. I-94 Service Dr. Also on this week’s log are 92 traffic stops. 2157 – fire dept. assist, 19000 bl. Clark Rd. 1605 – property damage accident, Ecorse Rd. / 1949 – suspicious person/vehicle, W. Huron River 2157 – property damage accident, 43000 bl. Willow Visteon Way Dr./Elwell Rd. Rd. 1650 – suspicious person/vehicle, Elwell Rd. 1057 – suspicious person/vehicle, E. Sadie Ln. Saturday, July 29: 1715 – fraud, Belleville Rd. Sumpter Township 2013 – suspicious person/vehicle, Robbe Rd. 0005 – fireworks complaint, 51000 bl. Willis Rd. 1804 – hospice death, Crowley Ave. 2051 – suspicious person/vehicle, Elwell Rd. 0059 – suspicious vehicle, 18000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1834 – property damage accident, Belleville/Quirk Police Dispatch Log 2126 – disorderly, Jackson St. 0154 – suspicious incident, Sumpter/Oakville 1857 – suspicious person / vehicle, N. I-94 Service/ 2149 – suspicious person/vehicle, Parkwood Dr. Waltz Oak Ln. Sunday, July 23: 2211 – assault & battery, Rawsonville Rd. 0215 – suspicious incident, 51000 bl. Willis Rd. 1907 – suspicious person/vehicle, Hardwood Dr. 1002 – assist other agency, 10000 bl. Willow Rd. 2255 – lake emergency, Edison Lake Rd. 1030 – fire dept. assist, 20000 bl. Sherwood Rd. 2024 – personal injury accident, Lohr Rd./Martz 1251 – 911 hang up, Sumpter/Wear Also on this week’s log are 117 traffic stops, 14 of 1210 – fire dept. assist, 49000 bl. Bemis Rd. Rd. 1411 – animal complaint, 46000 bl. Harris Rd. which were on the I-94/I275 freeways. 1213 – juvenile complaint, 23000 bl. Martinsville 2036 – suspicious person/vehicle, Van Buren St. 1706 – harassment complaint, 24000 bl. Sherwood 1442 – subpoena service, Wyoming 2203 – noise complaint, Hamilton St. 2012 – civil dispute, 27000 bl. Sherwood Rd. 1757 – abandoned vehicle, 19000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 2317 – suspicious person/vehicle, Belleville 2016 – suspicious vehicle, 45000 bl. Harris Rd. 1808 – 911 hang up, Rustic Ln. 2329 – family trouble, Beacon Trl. Belleville Police 2122 – civil dispute, 45000 bl. Paris Rd. 1832 – suspicious person, 21000 bl. Clark Rd. Wednesday, July 26: Monday, July 24: 2021 – reckless driver, Judd/Fenster 0401 – family trouble, Jackson St. Dispatch Log 0300 – suspicious vehicle, 45000 bl. Willis Rd. 2100 – assist other agency, out of township 0759 – disorderly, Jackson St. 0444 – civil dispute, 17000 bl. Sully Dr. 2136 – suspicious person, Rustic Ln. 1020 – abandoned auto, Belleville Rd. Sunday, July 23: 0743 – fire dept. assist, 48000 bl. Wear Rd. 2213 – violation of park rules, 24000 bl. Sherwood 1047 – private property impound, Village Green 0050 – assist fire dept., Sumpter Rd. 0930 – suspicious incident, 20000 bl. Sherwood 2228 – noise complaint, 41000 bl. Wear Rd. Ln. 0237 – suspicious person/vehicle, Main St. 1050 – alarm, 24000 lb. Bohn Rd. 2302 – found property, 18000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1100 – fraud, Bentley Dr. 1012 – civil matter, Belle Villa Blvd. 1143 – 911 hang up, 42000 lb. Willis Ct. Also on this week’s log are 11 follow-up investigations, 1506 – suicidal person, Revere Dr. 1022 – follow up by officer, Timberland 1150 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 27 miscellaneous details, 102 patrol checks, and 25 1537 – disorderly, Belleville Rd. 1145 – assist fire dept., Madelon St. 1750 – well-being check, 21000 bl. Elwell Rd. traffic stops. 1759 – property damage accident, Martinsville / 1241 – larceny, Main St. 1932 – neighbor dispute, 28000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Country Pond 1427 – disorderly, E. Huron River Dr. 2145 – juvenile complaint, 27000 bl. Elwell Rd. 1842 – fraud, Lighthouse Dr. 1604 – property check, W. Columbia Ave. 2354 – shots fired, 42000 bl. Bemis Rd. Van Buren Beach closed 1849 – neighbor trouble, Ashbury Dr. 1843 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. Tuesday, July 25: 1920 – hospice death, Pebblebrook Dr. 1934 – assist fire dept., E. Waterbury Ct. 0026 – suspicious incident, 44000 bl. Willow Rd. Friday for E. Coli levels 1941 – noise complaint, Hamilton St. 2048 – suspicious person/vehicle, Carmell St. 0031 – leaving the scene of a property damage 1959 – disorderly, Alva Dr. 2120 – vehicle lockout, Main St. accident, Country Club Blvd. Van Buren Township announced Friday 2004 – suspicious person/vehicle, Republic Dr. Monday, July 24: 0136 – fire dept. assist, 21000 bl. Clark Rd. that Van Buren Beach has been closed 2035 – suspicious person/vehicle, Bemis/Haggerty 1048 – private property impound, South St. 0648 – property damage accident, Rawsonville / 2042 – suspicious person/vehicle, N. Bellridge Dr. 1949 – suspicious person/vehicle, South St. / W. Willis effective July 28 by the Wayne County 2122 – road hazard, EB I-94/Belleville Rd. Wabash Ave. 0731 – citizen assist, 45000 lb. Willis Rd. Health Department due to high E. Coli 2233 – fraud, Morton Taylor Rd. 2019 – property damage accident, Main St. / W. 1156 – civil dispute, 25000 bl. Clark Rd. levels. The source of the bacteria had not 2245 – noise complaint, S. I-94 Service Dr. Columbia Ave. 1241 – 911 hang up, 17000 bl. Savage Rd. been determined. The Health Department 2254 – suspicious person/vehicle, Belleville Tuesday, July 25: 1424 – assist other agency, 46000 bl. Harris Rd. Thursday, July 27: 0148 – suspicious person/vehicle, W. Columbia 1425 – 911 hang up, 44000 bl. Willow Rd. regularly checks the water two times a 0030 – domestic, Rolan Meadows Dr. 1303 – 911 welfare check, W. Davis St. 1638 – assist other agency, Bemis/Elwell month during the swimming season. 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