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Yes tally was 3,427 cials made numerous pre­ clude the Big Wheel success for Wayne-West- "We are grateful that learn and our teachers to votes compared to 1,889 sentations to educate res­ Grande Prix, the land Community Schools. the residents of Wayne - teach." no votes. idents throughout the dis­ Marshmallow Shot Of seven millage Westland continue to see In unofficial results/ trict, which includes the Putt and Obstacle requests that appeared the value in education the .9922-mill tax renewal 'Huge number' city of Wayne and por­ Course. Every child will on Tuesday's Presidential and support our children was approved by a 2,211 "I'm really excit­ tions of Canton Township, receive a certificate of primary ballot in Wayne and schools," said Wayne- vote margin - 5,188 yes ed about this, 5,000 yes Inkster and Romulus, participation. County, the Grosse Westland School Super­ votes to 2,977 no votes. In votes, that's a huge num­ The Olympics is Pointe Library tax and intendent Greg Baracy. Westland, the largest por­ ber," said Baracy. "I'm . Please see RENEWAL, A2 for youngsters ages 18 months to five years. Pre-registration encouraged, but not required, the course takes about 30-45 Westland joins state in backing Romney minutes so children can register right up to 11:30 a.m. By LeAnne Rogers The event is free of Observer Staff Writer charge, with all admis­ sions being sponsored While Westland resi­ by the Wayne Masons dents Karen and Glenn No. 112. Also support­ Wright weren't expect­ ing the event at the ing to have to choose Westland Parks and from among three ballots Recreation Depart­ to vote in the presiden­ ment, Westland Civitan tial primary Tuesday, it Club, Dads' Athletic didn't slow them down. Club of Westland, "It was no problem. We Westland Christian knew what we would do," Union and Westland said Karen Wright. • Jaycees. "I knew for a long For more informa­ time what I would do. tion, call (734) 722-7620. I'm a Republican and a Teabagger," said Glenn Wright, who added he didn't object to the nick­ Daniel Cruse was among more than 8,000 Westland residents who went to vote in Precinct 8 in Tuesday's Presidential name for Tea Party sup­ primary election. - .. ~r •• -:. *..-.?.... , - ..- :- -. -•-?-.- -- - Hockey time porters. "I've been called Tickets are on sale a lot worse." for third annual Both the Wrights Westland Wild Wings reported voting Republi­ Presidential Primary Results vs. Detroit Red Wing can and supporting Mitt Alumni Hockey game Romney over primary set for Saturday, challenger Rick Santo- Republican Party CITY OF WESTLAND March, 24, in the Mike rum, a former Pennsyl­ Mitt Romney 2,229 Modano Ice Arena, vania senator. Rick Santorum • 2,079 6210N. Wildwoodat "1 like everything about Ron Paul 787 - Hunter. him (Romney). He's not Newt Gingrich 405 Join the Westland a Democrat number I Herman Cain 14 Wild Wings made up one. He's not (President Rick Perry 12 of Mayor William Wild, Barack) Obama - that Michele Bachmann other city officials and 9- would number one A," Buddy Roemer residents as they seek a said Glenn Wright. "San- 8 Poll workers Laurel White, Mel Pomerantz and Kelly Bates Jon Huntsman 7 win against the Detroit torum seems to be some wait for Walter Grant to complete his registration form. Red Wing Alumni. The Fred Karger yy 4 sort of religious fanat­ Gary Johnson n. game will be at 7 p.m. ic. There should be some '3 ^,:.. • Pleased with field Westland Schools) sink­ Uncommitted Tickets are $10 for separation of church and •• Describing himself as ing fund question," said 167 - ' adults, $5 for children. • state. Mitt is more kind pretty pleased with the m Higgins. "They had sam- Children under age of like me." Republican field of can­ " pies (ballots) so you can Democratic Party CITY OF WESTLAND 3 are free. Tickets Almost 14 percent of didates; Glenn Wright go over it before you go Barack Obama 1,878 are available at the . Westland's 61,206 reg­ said he did wish New in and request the bal­ Uncommitted 311 mayor's office, the Bai­ istered voters went to Jersey Gov. Chris Chris­ lot." ley Recreation Center the polls on Tuesday. tie was in the race. The candidates haven't Wayne-Westland Sinking Fund renewal and the Mike Modano Those who participat­ Voting in Precinct 4, been focusing enough YES- 3,427 Ice Arena. Seating is ed in the Republican pri­ ' also housed in the Bai­ what they would do if NO- 1,889 limited to 800, so get mary favored Romney. ley Center, John Higgins elected, he said, instead your tickets early. The former Massachu­ said that he is a non-par­ talking in their commer­ Sponsorship op­ setts governor narrowly tisan voter and has been cial about other candi­ day working people," voting are actually work­ portunities also are defeated Santorum with all of his life. dates being incapable.. said Higgins. "They need ing for a living." available. just 150 votes in unoffi­ "I took the Democrat­ "I think they are not to give more attention Another voter, Josh For more informa­ cial results. He garnered ic ballot. I guess that focusing on the issues to that if they want to Weir, said he considers tion, call (734) 729- 2,229 votes to Santorum's tells you who I voted for. that are important in a be taken seriously. They 4560 or e-mail parks© 2,079 votes. I supported the (Wayne- specific sense to every need to realize the people Please see ROMNEY, A2 cityofwestland.com. The event will raise money for improve­ ments at the Mike Modano Ice Arena. Westland library offers Food for Fines plan By LeAnne Rogers Andy Schuck, a refer­ so it's not guaranteed need anything in individ­ levels similar to the first • Observer Staff Writer ence librarian. that everything will go a ual sizes — anything in a effort. The library had its women's shelter, he said, box or can is good." Donations to clear fines INDEX If you have overdue first Food for Fines pro­ but the hope is much of ' Another reason for must be made at the cir-' Business A9 the donations will benefit holding the food drive in Crossword Puzzle ,...B10 fines at Westland's Wil- . gram in December 2010, culation desk, however, Entertainment B5 liam P. Faust Library, collecting nearly 2,000 local shelters. March was that there are people who simply want Food B8 ' March may be your lucky. pounds of food and for­ Non-perishable food so many food drives and to make donations can Homes B10 month. giving almost $2,900 in items must have an expi­ similar efforts around utilize drop boxes in the Jobs B11 Throughout March, the fines. Like the upcoming ration date no soon­ the Thanksgiving and. library. Cash donations Obituaries B4 library is hosting a Food • program, donations will er than June 2012, be Christmas holidays. can be made at the circu­ Opinion A10 go to the Gleaners Com­ lation desk also. Services .-. B11 . for Fines program that unopened and not in glass "We thought we could Sports B1 accepts non-perishable munity Food Bank. containers. Personal care really make an impact. • "For every dollar donat­ Wheels B12 food along with toiletries "We waited (for a sec­ items needed include dis­ Gleaners explained that ed, Gleaners is able to in exchange for fines. Up ond food drive) part­ posable razors, shampoo, to us. Christmas is a giv­ create three meals for © The Observer & Eccentric to $20 in fines can be for­ ly because we didn't deodorant and lotions. ing season. They defi­ someone who is hungry. Volume 47 • Number 81 given at arate of $2 for , want people to expect it "Gleaners has some nitely run low on items They are much more effi­ every item donated (no in December," Schuck high-demand items like this'time of year," Schuck cient feeding people," Home Delivery: travel size toiletries). said. "We are combining canned tuna, canned beef said. Schuck said. "If people (866) 887-2737 "We will also take it with Women's History stew and hearty soups,' During this Food for donate to Gleaners online straight donations of Month. What we collect-' canned veggies and Fines program, Schuck or on the phone, they can Return Address: ed will be for women's fruit in individual sizes," said he hopes at least get a deductible receipt." 41304 Concept Dr. items or cash. This Plymouth Ml 48170 doesn't apply to lost shelters." Schuck said.