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June 30 – July 6, 2016 NEWS YOU CAN USE, NEWS YOU CAN TRUST 75¢ No. 26 www.associatednewspapers.net Heise endorsed by Plymouth city officials Vol. 131, No. 26 The endorsement by City of the township two years ago, was Lydia Marvaso, 13, of Plymouth officials of the write-in While we are two governments, proposed by township Treasurer Belleville was recently candidacy of Michigan State Rep. we are one” community, Ron Edwards who was strongly crowned the 2016 Young Kurt Heise for supervisor of supporting a township plan to Miss Michigan for the Pure Plymouth Township has rever- and we need to start acting like it again. build a $2 million recreation International Pageant sys- berated through the entire com- complex in Plymouth Township tem. munity. depend and benefit from each Commissioner Colleen Pobur park. That plan, which drew See page 3. Plymouth Mayor Dan Dwyer other. While we are two govern- who said that she was “particu- protests from citizens for months, announced his support for Heise ments, we are one community, larly concerned about the town- included a granite benches in an last week in a letter in which he and we need to start acting like it ship resolution designed to block amphitheater and an all-weather urged voters to remember again.” cooperation with the City of pavilion in the park, along with “what's at stake on Aug. 2.” Dwyer's support for Heise was Plymouth.” “Plymouth City and Township seconded by Plymouth City That resolution, approved by See Election, page 2 Vol. 69, No. 26 The Canton Public Safety Department has issued a reminder to residents regarding the strict enforce- ment of ordinances regard- ing discharge of fireworks in the township. See page 5. Vol. 69, No. 26 An Inkster man was killed and his fiancé seriously injured in a car crash last week when another vehicle crossed the center line on Beech Daly Road and struck their car. See page 3. Vol. 16, No. 26 Members of the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps will appear in the Northville and Plymouth parades this year. Photo by Sean Rhaesa Tickets are now on sale for the 11th Annual Northville Grub Crawl planned for 6:30- 9:30 July 19. Participants will Independence Day enjoy specialties from partic- ipating restaurants. See page 2. Fireworks, parades, picnic celebrate July Fourth Celebrations of the Fourth Jessica Striegle. ticipate in the parade by deco- of July Parade is included in of July holiday will start in the Parade highlights include rating their bikes and joining this edition of The Eagle. area tonight with a fireworks military veterans, Northville the Children's Bike Parade. In Plymouth, the celebra- display in the City of Romulus. High School Marching Band, Judges will then select a win- tion will begin with a parade, Vol. 16, No. 26 The annual event, organized plenty of vintage, classic, and ner for Best Decorated Girl's feature a huge community pic- The cause of a Saturday by the Romulus Rotary Club, is Hollywood cars, floats, dance Bike and Best Decorated Boy's nic and end with a fireworks evening fire on Sycamore set to begin at dusk tonight, teams, the Plymouth Fife and Bike. Each winner will receive display, all at no cost to resi- Valley in Plymouth June 30, behind Romulus Drum Corps, Redford a $50 gift card to the Northville dents. Township that destroyed two Middle School and Wick Township Unicycle Club, Oscar Meijer. The community is also The parade, sponsored this condominium units remains Elementary School at Wick and Meyer Wienermobile, Detroit invited to participate in the Pet year by the Chamber of under investigation. Ozga roads. There is no charge Tiger's PAWS, clowns and char- Parade. All pets are welcome. Commerce, is scheduled to See page 2. for the community event which acters, and many others. For more information on how begin at 9 a.m. marching down can be seen from the areas sur- Marking the beginning of to participate in the Bike Main Street from Bode's rounding the two schools. the parade will be a flyover Parade or Pet Parade visit restaurant past Wing. As has Complete the holiday experi- from the Civil Air Patrol and a www.northvillecommunity- become a tradition, the parade ence with food and glowing performance of the National foundation.org. will include local veterans gear for sale from vendors in Anthem by the Ward Church The Northville parade is from several branches of the Vol. 131, No. 26 the area, advised city officials. brass band. sponsored by St. Mary Mercy armed services. Michigan Department of Northville and Plymouth The parade route begins at Livonia with additional sup- Later, the Good Old Fashion Education Deputy will mark the celebration of the the corner of Griswold and port from Northville Meijer, Picnic will take place at Superintendent Kyle Fourth of July with parades Main Street in Northville and Community Financial Credit Township Park from 11 until 4 Guerrant stopped by next week through their continues down Main to Union, Tom Holzer Ford, Aisin with hot dogs, soft drinks, ice Romulus High School earli- respective downtowns next Rogers to Cady to Wing to Group, Monroe Bank & Trust, cream and other treats for all er this school year. week. The Northville Fairbrook Street and ends at Orin Jewelers, DTE Energy, who attend. Township Park is See page 5. Community Foundation organ- Fairbrook and Center Street. Meadowbrook and located at 46640 Ann Arbor izes the parade in that city For those who would like to Breckenridge Veterinary, MB Trail in Plymouth and there is which will begin at 10 a.m. The hear Lisa Barry and Dr. Financial Bank, Sandra M. no cost for the event. theme of the parade this year is William Demray emcee the Larson, attorney at law, the Plymouth Township will Cheers for Team USA! and it parade, Striegle said she rec- Northville Chamber of also mark the Independence will include more than 120 ommends sitting on Main Commerce, and Blackwell Day holiday with a fireworks Vol. 69, No. 26 entries that celebrate the 2016 Street between Wing and High Ford. display beginning at 10:15 p.m. Current Wayne City Summer Olympics, noted foun- Streets. A complete program and Sunday, July 3 at the same Manager Lisa Nocerini and dation Executive Director Children are invited to par- guide to the Northville Fourth township park facility. former Mayor Al Haidous apparently have some oppos- ing opinions regarding the upcoming millage election in the city. Wayne officials slash retirees’ health benefits See page 4. The recent vote by Wayne ments and requires the ed the retirees to organize and of 2017. City Council members to cut retirees to pay any and all file a suit against the city Mel Moore, a former fire benefits paid to retired city future increases in health regarding the changes in their chief, was critical of the ration- workers is a violation of their insurance premiums. benefits. ale and the actions of the coun- labor contracts and the city The retirees, who have City officials, including cil members. Vol. 69, No. 26 charter, according to those attended meetings while these Mayor Susan Rowe who voted “We all retired under a con- Mayor William Wild had affected by the action. measures were under discus- for the benefit cuts, said the tract, let alone the city charter. the opportunity to hear the Council members, by a 4-3 sion, claim that the benefits city is facing a growing $1.5 mil- The contracts were all signed Dalai Lama speak when he vote, increased the amount were a part of their union con- lion deficit, and that there is no by the city as to what we joined mayors from across retirees must pay for health tracts and in place when they money to pay the retirees. walked out the door with. How the country last week for the insurance premiums, ends any retired and are therefore bind- Financial analysts have pre- can you violate the contracts?” U.S. Conference of Mayors. and all city payments of ing. Tim Reynolds, a retired dicted that Wayne will be com- See page 4. Medicare Part B reimburse- firefighter, said that he expect- pletely out of funds by the end See Cuts, page 4 For home delivery of The Eagle call 734-467-1900. PAGE 2 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN June 30, 2016 NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH leadership to our community and Election “ He will never use children or seniors as political pawns.” Grub Crawl tickets on sale FROM PAGE 1 While Dalton, a practicing attorney, did not criticize Price Tickets are now on sale for French Toast Bistro, Northville Commerce. Tickets have sold out other recreation expenses. openly, in his endorsement, he the 11th Annual Northville Grub Center Brewery with Tony in past years, so early purchase Edwards was particularly critical urged voters to support Heise. Crawl planned for 6:30-9:30 July Sacco's Pizza, Northville Sports is advised by organizers. Tickets of the plan to renovate the historic “His track record of success is 19. Den, Poole's Tavern/Bak Bar, are available by mail this year at Central Middle School into the outstanding and Plymouth Participants will be able to Rusty Bucket Park Place, www.northville.org Plymouth Arts and Recreation Township would be fortunate to sample signature specialties Northville Winery with Fresh The Northville Grub Crawl is Complex (PARC), stating at a pub- have him in charge,” Dalton said. from participating restaurants Thyme Farmers' Market, Rusty sponsored by: Community lic meeting that his plans had Price has maintained that his offering appetizers and entrée Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Choice Credit Union, with assis- “been tossed aside” in favor of the failure to support the PARC proj- items along with cash bar spe- and WOK Asian Bistro.