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In a move that apparentlysurprised some members ofthe city council, city consult-ant Lisa Nocerini of theNocerini Strategy Group wasnamed interim city manager.

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Romulus Night atComerica Park is plannedfor Aug. 4 and tickets includea round-trip bus ride to andfrom the park, food and aseat for the Minnesota Twinsgame.

See page 4.

The 20th annual "FlowersAre Forever" garden walk inPlymouth will take placefrom noon until 8 p.m.Tuesday, June 30.

See page 3.

Fisherman of all ages willbe reeling in more than 800rainbow trout at WaterfordBend Park in Northvillebeginning at 8 a.m. onSaturday, June 13.

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Despite questions and twono votes, a hastily-presented$2,082,691 budget wasapproved by the BellevilleCity Council Belleville June1.

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Westland has adopted abalanced 2015-16 fiscal yearbudget of $60,306,109 with noincrease in millage rates anda projected surplus of morethan $5 million.

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The Canton Public SafetyDepartment recently filledtwo new positions designat-ed to enhance services pro-vided to the community.

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Volunteers gathered at St.Clements in Inkster lastmonth to pack boxes of dona-tions for servicemen andwomen deployed overseas aspart of the Troops NeedLove Too effort.

See page 4.

Northville Township hasreceived a tremendous returnon the $1 the community invest-ed in the purchase of the for-mer Robert Scott CorrectionalFacility land at Five Mile andBeck Road.

While no purchase price hasbeen announced, the townshiphas signed a purchase agree-ment with Redico, LLC, aSouthfield-based company, forthe 57-acre site. The landwhere the women's prisonstood for decades, housingsome of the most notoriouswomen prisoners in the state,may soon be the site of a $150

million development includinga hotel, retail shops and homes.

The state closed the prisonin 2009 and the township wasable to secure the propertyfrom the state for $1 in 2012 andsubsequently struck a deal witha salvage company to demolishthe buildings on the property.

Redico President DaleWatchowski said preliminary

plans for the new developmentwill include about 200,000square feet of retail space, a120-room hotel and about 150residences developed byFarmington Hills-basedPinnacle Homes. He said aconceptual plan for the projectwill be presented to townshipofficials this year and a requestfor site plan approval submit-

ted in time for approval byJune of next year as provisionsof the sales agreement. Closingof the sale is required byAugust of 2016. “There is atremendous amount of interestbased on the location,”Watchowski said. “We intend tofill a retail void in that specificlocation as well as a housingvoid. There is a tremendousdemand for housing in thatlocation.”

He added that he expectsthe retail portion of the devel-opment to include a major

Local Boy Scouts WilliamCothron and Kevin Kapanowskiknow a good thing when theytaste it…or sell it to earn moneyfor their troop,

So when the opportunity tosell brownies at Canton CharterAcademy where the 12-year-olds are 6th-grade students waslimited by federal legislation,

the two had some questionsabout the equity of the newrules.

Kapanowski took the oppor-tunity to ask State Sen. PatrickColbeck, R-Canton, when hecame to the school to speak tothe scouts working on theircivics merit badges. During thequestion and answer session,the scout asked the senator whytheir troop could no longer haveschool bake sales, a money-mak-ing event for their group.

Colbeck said it was one of thelast questions he was asked dur-ing the event and that at thattime, he simply didn't have ananswer.

“I told him that I would gocheck on it,” Colbeck said.

When he followed throughon his promise and investigatedthe matter, Colbeck said he dis-covered that a federal regula-tion that went into effect thispast fall as part of MichelleObama's plan to make schoolfood healthier allowed theMichigan Department ofEducation to dictate the num-ber of “non-compliant”fundraisers schools may hostduring school hours on schoolproperty. Most of the foods tra-ditionally sold to raise moneyfor school activities, such asbaked goods, are not on theapproved list.

“The Michigan Department

See Development, page 3

$150 million project planned in Northville

Legislation victory is ‘sweet’ for Canton Scouts

ServiceAbove SelfRotary Clubs installLittle Free Libraries

Members of the Rotary Clubs in bothBelleville and Romulus have found a project theyfeel embodies the spirit of their organization.

They have embraced the Little Free Libraryconcept that is growing globally and across thecountry. The clubs celebrated the first installa-tions of the library boxes last month at VictoryPark in Belleville and the re-named and re-dedi-cated St. Johns Lodge Park in Romulus

The new Victory Park Little Free Library islocated next to the gazebo and provides theopportunity for residents to take a book, read it,and return it at their leisure. Those who havebooks they would like to share with others canplace them in the Little Free Library, too.

This is the first of several installations that theRotary Club members have planned for both theBelleville and Romulus areas, a spokespersonsaid. Little Free Libraries are being set upthroughout the country by service groups, corpo-rations and individuals. The concept is simply toprovide reading material that individuals of allages can borrow, read and return as they wish.Borrowers are encouraged to donate a book thatthey enjoy and would like to share with others.

Visitors can simply open the front door of thelibrary, find a book that interests them, take it,read it and return it when finished or pass itaround to others. Those who wish to donate abook or two to the library need only place it onthe shelf. If there isn't room for the book, returnat a later time when there is room or contact theBelleville Rotary Club at (734) 697-3731. JerryRichardson is the steward of the Victory ParkLittle Free Library.

According to Richardson, this Little FreeLibrary movement embodies the ideas of theRotary Club.

“It reaches out to people, builds them up andhelps make them better without regard to whothey are or where they come from. It is Rotary's

hope that this dedication to the citizens ofBelleville will help strengthen the communityand advance literacy for all who use it,”Richardson said.

Rotary Club of Romulus members installed aLittle Free Library they are calling a Read Box inthe newly reopened St. John's Lodge Park.

The Romulus Rotary Club funded the installa-tion of the Read Box in the park which now con-tains books from the Romulus Public Library.According to Romulus Librarian Patti Braden,the box is stocked with books for all ages and willbe kept supplied throughout the summer.Residents of all ages can select a book, read andenjoy it and then return it to the box for others toenjoy.

Dave Matheny and staff members from the

There is a tremendous amount

of interest based on the location.

Redico President Dale Watchowski

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Belleville Rotary Club members, including Junior Rotarians celebrate the installa-tion of the Little Free Library Victory Park in the park gazebo.

Belleville Rotary PresidentJeremy Richardsonannounces the unveiling ofthe Little Free Library withRotary District 6400 PresidentLiz Smith providing shelter.See Rotary, page 4

See Scouts, page 3

Local Boy Scouts William Cothron and Kevin Kapanowski testifiedbefore the state senate and the House Education Policy Committeein an effort to return bake sales to their school.

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ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS3654O GRANT ROAD, ROMULUS, MI 48174

FREE MEALS FOR CHILDREN

The ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS announces the sponsorship of theSummer Food Service Program for Children. Free meals will be made available tochildren 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in aneducational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by aState or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regardto race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Meals will be provided at thesites listed below:

Site Location Dates/Days Serving TimesRomulus Middle School 6/15/2015-7/30/2015 Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM37300 Wick Rd Monday - Thursday Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12 NOONRomulus, MI 48174No meals served June 29 -July 3, 2015

Wick Elementary School 7/20/2015 - 8/20/2015 Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM36900 Wick Road Monday - Thursday Lunch: 11:00 AM to 12:30 AMRomulus, MI 48174No meals served June 29 - July 3, 2015

Romulus High School 6/15/2015 -7/30/2015 Lunch: 11:00 AM to 12 NOON9650 Wayne Rd. Snack: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMRomulus, Mi 48174No meals served June 29 to July 3, 2014

Cory Elementary School 6/15/2015 - 8/20/2015 Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:00 AM35200 Smith Road Monday - Friday Lunch: 12:00PM - 1:00 PMRomulus, MI 48174No meals served July 3, 2015

Coleman Center 6/15/2015 - 8/20/2015 Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:00 AM35351 Beverly Road Monday - Thursday Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMRomulus, MI 48174No Meals served July 3, 2015

Lemoyne Park 8/8/2015 Lunch 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM4200 Middlebelt Rd.Inkster, MI 48141

For more information, contact Romulus Community Schools at 734-532-1144

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this insti-tution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin,sex, age, or disability.To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of CivilRights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider andemployer.

Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-June 2, 2015A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 1150Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegianceto the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent:None Staff Present: Director Tim Faas, Director Mutchler, Building Official Robert Creamer, Deputy Chief Deb Newsome,Deputy Chief Scott Hilden, Lieutenant Patrick Sullivan, Fire Chief Joshua Meier, Deputy Fire Chief Chris Stoecklein, BattalionChief Wendy Murphy-Stevens; Patricia Esselink, Police Officer – Community Relations Coordinator Guests Present: HollyVaughn, DNR and Marissa Babbitt, Michigan Humane Society Adoption of Agenda Motion by Bennett, seconded by Anthonyto approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. ACTION ITEM: STUDY SESSION ITEM: PUBLIC SAFETYUPDATE (PSD) Window Signage in Canton Businesses: Municipal Services presented existing problems regarding windowsignage on commercial buildings, and a proposed ordinance amendment to address the issues. Building Official, Rob Creamerpresented proposed changes to the township sign ordinance addressing the new types/styles of window signage now available forcommercial application. These signs allow for one way vision looking out the windows. This presents a safety hazard as PublicSafety Officers are unable to see inside a business when they approach. Mr. Creamer explained the process would be to con-sult with the township attorney to make amendment to the Sign Ordinance (Section 6A.15 Window Signs), have a review by thePlanning Commission with the DDA and citizen involvement, 2 readings by the township board, communicate the ordinancechanges to the business owners, implement the changes and then enforce them. Sgt. Harrison explained a criminal would ratherrob a store with the windows blocked. Public Safety Ongoing Operational and Service Quality Improvement Update:Director Mutchler highlighted the department’s engagement in the community above and beyond what people normally see asthe police function. In the last couple months there was a Community Forum held. They have just completed the Citizen PoliceAcademy. There are ongoing efforts to engage the community. Coyotes Presentation: Holly Vaughn, Wildlife OutreachTechnician for DNR spoke on the increasing coyote population in Canton. For the past few years, residents have been reportingan increasing number of coyote sightings in the community. According to Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, coyotescan be found throughout the state, in both urban and suburban areas, including subdivisions. Coyotes are most likely to be spot-ted during their breeding period, which occurs in Michigan from mid-January into March. Coyotes are active day and night, how-ever peak activity usually occurs at sunrise and sunset. Coyotes can be difficult to distinguish from a medium-sized Germanshepherd dog from a distance. The size and weight of coyotes are commonly overestimated because of their long fur masking abone structure that is slightly smaller than most domestic dogs. When running, coyotes carry their tail below the level of theirbacks. In urban areas coyotes are attracted to garbage, garden vegetables and optional pet foods. Coyotes are opportunistic, andwill prey on unattended small dogs and cats. However, because coyotes are known to have an instinctive fear of people, coyotesrarely attack humans. According to public health authorities, bites from snakes, rodents and dogs are a far greater possibility thanfrom a coyote. To assist in minimizing a potential conflict with a coyote: Never approach or touch a coyote Never intentional-ly feed a coyote Eliminate all outside food sources, especially pet food Put garbage out the morning of pick-up Clear out woodand brush piles; they are a habitat for mice and may attract coyotes Do not allow pets to roam free when coyotes are present—consider keeping pets indoors or accompany them outside, especially at night Because we share the community with wild ani-mals, a coyote sighting should not automatically be considered a cause for concern. “If residents feel they are in danger of a coy-ote, or if they observe a coyote in obvious distress, they should contact the police department,” says Special Services Lt. CraigWilsher. “Otherwise, residents are encouraged to follow the tips provided to minimize interaction with wildlife.” Reports of acoyote in distress or causing a threat can be called in to Public Safety’s non-emergency line at 734/394-5400. Emergency situa-tions should always be called in through 9-1-1. Feral Cat Presentation: DC Newsome covered the following Feral Cat infor-mation with the Board: Feral Cat is not socialized to humans and not an “owned” cat Feral Cat Colony is a group of feral orstray cats that congregate, more or less, together as a unit and share a common food source. TNR is a method of managing feraland stray cats known as Trap-Neuter-Return (Release) TNR Caretaker Concerns: -Feral Cat “problem” in Canton (200 per year)-Humane society of Huron Valley (HSHV) accept “intake” unlimited amount of cats/separate room & after hours (SNR) -HSHV$20 with contract/$75 without -HSHV performed TNR in addition to Caretaker efforts/MHS does not provide service -MichiganHumane Society (MHS) offers TNR only on Sunday and limits the amount feral cats per Caretaker FERAL CAT FACTS: -Nodocumentation supplied by HSHV -Data from Caretakers initially unorganized and offered limited facts -Not tracked by geo-graphical locations (zip codes/geocoding) -All agreed feral cats exist in all communities -TNR efforts on-going for 8-10 yearsin Canton -No ordinance specific to cats (domestic or feral) -No complaints by public (feeding/trapping) -No ordinance pro-hibiting/allowing TNR MHS PROGRAM/CONTRACT: -MHS does offer a program (free of charge) Includes rabies vaccineLive traps for sale $33 plus shipping. -Offers training and support for Caretakers -One Sunday a month – organized/limited -In & out the same day – no sheltering (charge to Township) If you intake an animal – laws apply 3 or 5 day hold Property ofTownship under shelter (Not Authorized) Do not recommend Township sponsored program Township could then be held liable(Spay/Neuter Pet) Track & monitor feral cat colonies by zip codes -MHS will work with us toward collective resources REC-OMMENDATIONS: -Remain status quo -TNR Caretakers work with Varmint Police and MHS on collection of data for a peri-od of one year (ID colonies/provide facts/educate) -Review Ordinances: Three Options Model TNR Ordinance (Sponsor-based)Model TNR Ordinance (Caretaker-based) Prohibit TNR completely (Livonia/Redford) Feeding & Trapping Using the MHSstatistical data presented to the board, Trustee Yack asked why 50% of Canton’s feral cat population comes from the area of theWagon Wheel Mobile Home Park. Ms. Babbitt replied areas surrounding the parks are more open. Also, loose underpinning ona mobile home provides space where the cats are able to get shelter and receive heat from above. Police Department StaffingUpdate: -Restore to full-strength of 86 sworn officers Currently at 81; with 2 candidates in the background process -Re-estab-lish the (4) member SEU Three officers have been selected for the Special Enforcement Unit Officers have completed motorcarrier training & motorcycle training. SEU officers slated to begin working new assignment by September -Re-establishCommunity Relations Position One officer selected for the position – Patricia Esselink -Re-establish the TEAM programCurrently have 7 trained officers; 3 to attend training this summer Program will be back in the schools this fall Body Cameras:-Need for body cameras – well-established Canton researched in 2012; put on hold for financial constraints Purchased storageinfrastructure compatible with L3 System TYPES OF CAMERAS: -Over 20 types of cameras available Canton initially elim-inated many based on anticipated needs Five were selected to be tested Two of the five models are compatible with existinginfrastructure/software CONSIDERATIONS/RECOMMENDATION: -Formal recommendation to Director after testing is com-plete Looking at policy considerations -Financial considerations Researching alternate/supplemental funding optionsApproximately $900 per camera 30 cameras = $27,000 (approx.) Fire Department Strategic Plan Update: FIRE ACCRED-ITATION: -Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) -International registered agency -CPSE accreditation con-sortium Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana -Applicant agency October/November 2015 18 months to complete the processSTRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE: -Staffing update 3 firefighters hired for fire suppression John Oltman promoted to FireMarshal Replacing 1 fire inspector position -AFG grant funded equipment Cardiac monitors – Advanced Life Support EnginesBattery-powered extrication equipment in service -Ambulances have been ordered -Command/leadership training Blue CardIncident Command Training (Command and senior firefighters) -EMU Staff and Command School Two captains -CompanyOfficer (Leadership Development) All command and senior firefighters -Achieve Global Leadership Development ProgramAll command -Leadership Canton One captain FIRE PREVENTION UPDATE -John Oltman was promoted to Fire MarshalExtensive internally assessment process -Establish short and long term goals for the Fire Prevention Division Develop a depart-ment benchmark for occupancy inspections Internal plan reviews/fee schedule Pre-fire survey program -Adopt a new/updat-ed Fire Code for the Township -Assist in the accreditation process Community risk assessment HONOR GUARD -Team wasselected in 2014 and is currently up and running with 5 members -Team has performed at 3 public events including the depart-ment’s awards ceremony -Great addition to the department. Prioritized Dispatch: HISTORY OF DISPATCH -1972: Firecadets answered calls & dispatched firefighters -1989: PSSO’s staffed combined dispatch/call center for Fire & Police -2005:Station #3 is opened to accommodate a steady increase in population Township is divided into 3 response districts 12Additional Firefighters are added to the department -2015: Prioritized dispatch desired method Call volume in Canton hasincreased. 6121 in 2011 6487 in 2012 6624 in 2013 7387 in 2014 Projected 7700 in 2015 CURRENT DISPATCH PROCE-DURES -PSSO’s answer calls and gather pertinent information -Tone alert all 3 stations simultaneously -Shift Commander uti-lized the dispatched information to assign units HOW PRIORITIZED DISPATCH WORKS -PSSO’s answer calls and gatherpertinent information -Tone alert sent to station(s) based on location and incident type Pre-planned algorithms Response pol-icy revisions -Commander has authority to override assignments ADVANTAGES OF PRIORITIZED DISPATCH -Consistentaccurate reporting -Pre-determined response algorithms -Fully utilizing new technology (tablets) -CAD program integratingGIS Mapping for more efficient response times -Delegation of dispatch responsibilities from the command staff to the PSSOstaff PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURN: Motion by Sneideman, supported by Williams to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motioncarried unanimously. ____________ Terry G. Bennett, Clerk

Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our website www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. Publish: June 11, 2015 EC061115-1140 2.5 x 11.25

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Canton, MI 48188(734) 394-5260

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The Canton Public SafetyDepartment recently filled twonew positions designated toenhance services provided to thecommunity.

John Oltman has been promot-ed to Fire Marshal and PattyEsselink has been named asCommunity Relations Officer forthe department.

Both received their promotionsfollowing a competitive internaltesting process.

Oltman has been a townshipemployee since 1996, serving thelast 14 years as a Fire Inspector.He has certifications from the

National Fire ProtectionAssociation in Fire Inspector I andII, Plan Examiner, and ArsonInvestigation. He is one of 318 FireInspectors in the nation with aNFPA II certification.

Oltman will be leading the FirePrevention Division consisting ofhimself and two fire inspectors,who are responsible for planreviews and inspections of new,existing, and remodeled buildingsin the township, special eventinspections, and arson inspec-tions. The Fire PreventionDivision is also responsible forpublic education in the schools,

businesses, residential and retailestablishments. The overall goal ofthe division is to ensure buildingfire code compliance, along withproviding an assortment of publiceducation programs.

Esselink has been a police offi-cer with the department for 14years and has served as a patrolofficer, investigator, Explorer pro-gram advisor and as an instructorof the Teaching, Education andMentoring (TEAM) programtaught in elementary schools inCanton.

Esselink will be working direct-ly with community members,

developing and providing a varietyof public education and crime pre-vention programs for homeown-ers, business owners, and commu-nity groups. She has plans to revi-talize the Community Watch andBusiness Watch programs, as wellas to provide security surveys forestablishments when requested.Esselink will also take on the roleof recruiter for the department.

“The Public Safety Departmentis excited to offer these two newpositions as a resource to the com-munity. I am confident JohnOltman and Patty Esselink will beexceptional in their new roles, and

will have a positive impact on pub-lic safety's efforts and enhance-ments in our community,” saidPublic Safety Director ToddMutchler.

Canton promotes 2 in public safety department

Garden Walk set June 30

John Oltman Patty Esselink

The 20th annual "Flowers Are Forever"garden walk in Plymouth will take placefrom noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30.

Tickets are priced at $8 pre-sale and$10 if purchased the day of the walk.Tickets for children 12 and younger arehalf-price and there is no admittancecharge for babes in arms. Strollers are notpermitted.

The Trailwood Garden Club, a branchof the Woman's National Farm and GardenAssociation, is the sponsor. Tickets areavailable from Garden Club members,Backyard Birds on Main Street, Saxton'sPower Equipment Center on Ann ArborTrail in Plymouth and Sideways on Forest.The ticket includes descriptions of the sev-eral gardens as well as a map to the gar-dens.

The gardens have a variety of features

as well as many ideas that can be adaptedto home gardens. Complimentary refresh-ments and a perennial sale will be at oneof the gardens. Master Gardeners will alsobe available to answer gardening ques-tions.

Trailwood Garden Club is well knownin the community for the plantings indowntown Plymouth, flowers at thePlymouth Community Veterans MemorialPark and at the Plymouth Townshipoffices and the bird-feeder at theMedilodge of Plymouth nursing facility.The club annually sponsors the PlymouthFall Festival Perennial Exchange; doesthe Christmas decorations at the PlymouthHistorical Museum; works with Michigan4-H and other garden-related activities.

For additional information, contact:Kate Kerr (734-455-6867).

anchor tenant and restaurant, fashion,fitness and other tenants which couldinclude a grocery store or a movie the-atre.

Northville Township SupervisorRobert Nix said the Redico/Pinnacledevelopment is part of a larger effort onthe part of Northville and Plymouth

Township, where there are about 500acres of developable land along the FiveMile corridor between Beck and Napierroads.

Redico purchased a 59-acre site on theeast side Beck Road across from the for-mer prison in 2013. Plans were to devel-op 27 acres of the land and the developersold 32 acres of the property to an undis-closed buyer. Watchowski said theremaining land, in the NorthvilleTechnology Park, is planned for use forresearch and development and is divid-ed into 6, 10 and 11 acre parcels.

of Education decided to allow zero non-compliant fundraisers across the board,severely limiting the ability of students toraise money for school trips, sports teamsand other organizations,” Colbeck said.“In essence, this meant the end of almostall food sales.” Colbeck said a non-compli-ant fundraiser is the sale of any food noton the federally for fundraising events.

Colbeck introduced Senate Bill 139 inJanuary and as the bill went through theLegislature, both Kapanowski andCothron, along with Canton CharterAcademy parent Lori Levi, testifiedbefore the senators and members of theHouse Education Policy Committee. Last

week, the bill was approved by the legisla-tors and signed into law by Gov. RickSnyder. The bill, now SB139, Public Act 42of 2015, directs the Michigan Departmentof Education to return the decision-mak-ing authority back to schools with regardto the types of food they sell at fundrais-ers.

“This new law reclaims local controlover foods that can be sold at fundrais-ers,” Colbeck said. “School districts nowhave the option of holding up to twofundraisers per week that are not compli-ant with the list of acceptable foods perthe so-called 'Smart Snacks' initiative.

Colbeck praised both the students andLevi, noting that their testimony in favorof the bill was compelling.

“Control is now back in the hands ofthe schools, parents and administrators,”Colbeck said.

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& Cemetery Plots05. Personals/Announcements06. Legal Notices07. Attorneys08. Entertainment09. Lost & Found10. Coming Events30. Help Wanted

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50. Pets & Supplies54. Rummage Sales55. Estate Sales56. Flea Markets57. Antiques58. Garage and Yard Sales59. Auctions60. Misc. Sales61. Misc. Items62. Building Supplies63. Business and

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78. Hunting / Fishing82. Wanted to Buy87. Room for Rent88. Duplexes for Rent89. Apartments for Rent 90. Condos/Townhouses for Rent92. Business Places for Rent93. Banquet Halls94. Farm Land for Rent95. Real Estate96. Houses for Rent97. Cottages for Rent

98. Manufactured/Mobile Homes99. Flats for Rent100. Will Share101. Wanted to Rent102. Storage103. Business Property for Sale104. Farms & Acreage for Sale105. Mobile Homes for Sale106. Houses for Sale107. Condos/Townhouses for Sale108. Lake and Resort109. Income Property

110. Lots for Sale111. Out of State Property112. Commercial Lease113. Real Estate Wanted 114. Auto Accessories115. Autos for Sale116. Antique & Classic Cars 117. Trucks & Vans for Sale118. Freebies119. Auto Repairs 120. Motorcycles121. Autos Wanted

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Andrew Lee Baker diedMay 31, 2015.Among those left to cherishhis memory are his lovingwife, Rosa; a son, AndrewBaker; a daughter, Rolita(Abdul Anderson) Baker;four grandchildren, Traji,Javier, Ka'Lii and Alaisha;three brothers, Theophilus(Doris) Baker of Mobile, AL,Milton Baker of Wayne andCaleb (Josephine) Baker ofWestland; three sisters,Louise Boston of Mobile,AL, Laney (Donald) Gibsonof Fayetteville, GA andDaisy (Samuel) Leonard ofTwinsboro, OH; threebrothers-in-law, JimmyAllen of Mt. Clemens, Leo(Linda) Miller, Jr. of Inksterand Percy (Delores) Taylorof Inkster; four sisters-in-law, Faye Williams of LasVegas, NV, Phyllis Miller ofInkster, Shakirah "Jean"Houston of Belleville andShakeelah "Dean" Seiffudinof Westland; a god-daugh-ter, Charity Irby; a specialsister-in-law, Anita Miller; ahost of loving nieces,nephews, cousins andextended family members,and many friends.Funeral services took placeat Shiloh Christian Churchin Romulus with ElderNathan Fisher officiating.

Final arrangements wereentrusted to the PennFuneral Home on InksterRoad in Inkster.Interment was at Mt. HopeMemorial Gardens inLivonia.

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Romulus Department of PublicWorks built the box and LibraryAssistant Alyssa Hanson isresponsible for keeping the boxstocked with books. The paintingon the box was completed bylocal artist Sharlene Welton,according to Braden.

Read Boxes, or Little FreeLibraries, are planned for MaryAnn Banks Park, Fernandez Parkand Elmer Johnson Park, too, allin Romulus, later in the season,she said.

St. John's Lodge Park is locat-ed at the corner of Henry Ruffand Beverly roads.

More information about theLittle Free Library movementcan be found atlittlefreelibrary.org, including aglobal map of all the registeredlibraries.

The very first Little FreeLibrary was created by Todd Bolnear Madison, WS. Bol installed

the Little Free Library in hisfront yard as a gift to his neigh-borhood in loving memory of hismother. It was stocked with thebooks that she had accumulatedthrough the years. People fromthe neighborhood liked it somuch that Bol built more of thelittle library cabinets and gavethem to other neighborhoods inthe Madison area. From there,the concept began popping up allover the globe. There are nowmore than 26,000 Little FreeLibraries in all 50 states and inmore than 80 different countries.This has become more than just aglobal literacy movement, it hasbecome a way to help connectpeople locally in their neighbor-hoods and communities, accord-ing to the website.

In October 2014, 25 Little FreeLibraries were donated, as a gift,from the State of Wisconsin to theCity of Detroit, to help Detroitbecome the Little Free Librarycapitol of the world.

Those libraries were built bythe Prairie Du ChienCorrectional Facility.

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Packages from homeVolunteers, including Lyn Turner, BerniceBankhead and DeIsaac Turner, along with KimMarquette and Toni Bailey, gathered at St.Clements in Inkster last week to pack boxes ofdonations for servicemen and women serving over-seas as part of the Troops Need Love Too effort tomail needed items to those serving in the military.Packed in the boxes which contained non-perish-able food, grooming items, soft drink mixes andother items, were small flags folded by autistic stu-dents from a nearby school, along with postcardswritten by members of the local VFW and patientsat the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Volunteersfrom the Michigan Antique Festival packed smallerboxes filled with needed items, all donated by LoriOberlin, the owner of the festival. Each box alsocontained a letter from the person who packed thebox to the serviceman. The outside of each boxwas labeled, Brother-in Arms Box: Please pass onto someone without mail today. The boxes wereexpected to arrive for delivery to the troops just intime for Memorial Day. For more information aboutthe group, visit http://troopsneedlovetoo.com.

Comerica Park trip is planned

Funding of school officer questioned

Romulus Night at ComericaPark is planned for Wednesday,Aug. 4.

The $65 ticket includes a busride and refreshments to andfrom Comerica Park and a buffetof hot dogs, hamburgers, coleslaw, pasta salad, baked beans,

chips and soft drinks.The Tigers will play the

Minnesota Twins beginning at7:08 p.m.

The bus will leave RomulusCity Hall at 5 p.m. and check inwill begin at 4:30 p.m.

There are only 100 tickets

available at Greater RomulusChamber of Commerce, 11189Shook Road, Suite 200, Romulus,Mi, 48174.

For more information or toreserve tickets, call (734) 893-0694or email info@romuluscham-ber.com.

Despite questions and the novotes of Mayor Kerreen Conleyand Councilwoman Kim Tindall,a hastily-presented $2,082,691budget was approved inBelleville June 1. The councilmembers also put a moratoriumon hiring any additional employ-ees in the city until further dis-cussion and information is pro-vided. The council membersspecifically requested informa-tion about the funding of thepolice officer assigned to thehigh school.

The budget, according to CityManager Diana Kollmeyer, wasnot finalized until the Saturdaybefore the Monday vote. She saidthat she and Kelly Howey fromPlante Moran only finalized thefigures late Saturday afternoon.

Tindall said that she onlyreceived the budget at midnightSaturday and that she neededmore information. She ques-tioned the funding in the budgetfor two additional city police offi-cers, one full-time and one part-time, requested by Police Chief

Hall Berriman. Kollmeyerresponded that the city now hassix full-time officers, one ofwhom is the school resource offi-cer. She said that there is no fulltime officer on patrol onMondays and Tuesdays, prompt-ing the need for the additionalpositions.

Conley said that the schooldistrict pays about $40,000 or the$70,000 cost for the school officer.She said that Belleville is cur-rently the only community subsi-dizing the cost.

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WAYNE - WESTLAND

Consultant named interim Wayne City Manager

Free health screenings offered

Westland City Council membershave adopted a balanced 2015-16fiscal year budget of $60,306,109with no increase in millage ratesand a budget that projected abudget surplus of more than $5million.

The budget includes the hiringof three new firefighters while thecontentious contract extension forWayne-Westland Fire ChiefMichael Reddy, Jr. was tabled.

The budget surplus reflects 9percent of general fund expendi-tures, inching closer to the recom-mended range of 15-20 percent,said Mayor William Wild. Themulti-year balanced budget withfinancial forecasting for the nextfour years includes a positive fundbalance of more than $5 million foreach of those years.

Taxable valuations of propertywithin the city have increased 1.65percent, Wild said, which willresult in $460,000 in new revenue.

Wild had previously told coun-cil members in a study session that

the hiring of the firefighters wasfinancially dependent on theextension of Reddy's contract. Hestated that the savings from havingan outside contractor chief servingtwo communities would providethe necessary revenue to hire fire-fighters if the city did not receive afederal SAFER grant. He said thecurrent arrangement savesWestland $207,000 annually.

Reddy is paid $64,000 annuallyfrom Westland and $50,000 fromWayne for the job which includesno employee benefits. Reddy doesreceive health care as part of hisretirement package from Westland.His current contract with the twocommunities will expire in 2017and the proposed extension wouldhave that agreement end in 2020,adding three years to his contract.A proposed $15,000 annual raisewas eliminated from the contractafter concerns were raised by thefirefighters union and some coun-cil members.

Revenues for the city are antici-

pated to increase to about 2 per-cent more than the current fiscalyear budget due to a projectedincrease in new home permits andadditional rental revenue is alsoexpected with a full year operationof Tattan Park, the Farmer'sMarketplace, city hall banquetrooms and the Jefferson Barnsbuilding rentals. Another source ofrevenue included in the budgetprojections is the sale of a cellulartower expected to generate$650,000 and the restructuring ofrescue run fees from the firedepartment that is anticipated togenerate an additional $280,000 inrevenue, Wild said.

He added that the city had beenforced to lower the number of fire-fighters and police officers to bal-ance the budget. He said the city

needed to be careful not to fallback into deficit spending.

“We figured out how to add fourpolice officers, which is one pershift,” Wild said. “There is a sort offairness in adding three firefight-ers, which is one per shift.”

Key expenditures in the 2015-16General Fund Budget include ren-ovations to the police departmentand ice arena, new ice arenaequipment, the purchase of a firerescue vehicle, and a new treetruck and chipper for use in thedepartment of public service and$1 million for local road improve-ments.

Wild said that the unfundedpension liability facing the city,members of the council approvedan additional $500,000 contributioninto the MERS pension plan for

general employees. Council mem-bers also agreed to finance $50,000for refurbishment of city parks, hesaid.

“For the past nine years, citycouncil has been proactive inworking with my administration.We have tightened the belt whenneeded yet we have also worked toaddress essential capital improve-ments, remain mindful of legacycosts, and most importantly, to con-tinue providing high qualitymunicipal services,” Wild said.“The city has a stable bond rating,continued investment and rein-vestment by the private sector, ris-ing property values and a modestfund balance or 'rainy day' fund,”Wild continued.

“City council deserves credit fornever losing sight of our fiduciaryresponsibilities and that Westlandresidents, taxpayers and businessowners reside in Westland for thequality of life and excellent servicewe strive to provide each andevery day,” concluded Wild.

In a move that apparently sur-prised some members of the citycouncil, a contract for an interimcity manager was approved lastweek.

Lisa Nocerini of the NoceriniStrategy Group, currently undercontract with the city for special-ized services, was appointed tofill the vacancy created whenDavid Murphy left Wayne tobecome the city manager inFarmington last month.Interviews for five of the 15 can-didates who have expressed aninterest in the job were sched-uled for last Saturday morning.

The proposal to nameNocerini was approved with

council members Susan Roweand Al Damitio casting no votes.Rowe said she had some specificproblems with the manner inwhich the appointment was han-dled.

“We're voting on a contractwith a interim city manager.How and when was it authorizedfor this to be drawn up?” saidRowe. “My problem is with theprocess. There should have beena council meeting to sit and dis-cuss this before it is on the agen-da with a contract attached. Inever received information onthat.”

Mayor James Hawleyresponded that phone messages

had been left for Rowe at all thetelephone numbers he had forher. He said he did not receiveany return call. Rowe disputedhis contention and said she didnot receive any messages.

Four council members, JohnRhaesa, David James, AnthonyMiller and Skip Monit, were infavor of the contract withNocerini who will be paidthrough her consulting firm atthe current rate of $4,000 permonth. The four expressed theirconfidence in her work duringthe meeting, proposed herappointment and supported themotion to name her as interimcity manager.

Rowe and Damitio supportedthe appointment of Police ChiefAlan Maciag as interim manager,a post he had filled prior to thehiring of Murphy and made amotion to make that appoint-ment official.

“We've had the chief fill in inthe past. He can step up to theplate. He has the experience andknowledge to work with the staffand department heads,” saidRowe.

Rhaesa, pushing forNocerini's appointment, said hefelt Maciag would to a great jobbut that he was overburdened asthe chief. He added thatNocerini also had the experi-

ence as she had been in severalmeetings including those regard-ing a proposal to privatize thecommunity center. He askedRowe and Damitio to withdrawthe motion to name Maciag.

When they refused, themotion to appoint Maciag wasdefeated by a 4-2 vote, the samefour council members voting toapprove the appointment ofNocerini.

Nocerini said that she waswilling to step in to help the city.She said she was asked if as partof her consultancy contract shewould fill in as city managerwhile other candidates wereinterviewed.

City council deserves credit for never losing

sight of our fiduciary responsibilities...”

Westland adopts balanced $60 million budget

The City of Wayne Senior Services andOakwood Healthcare will offer free hearthealth screening from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.Wednesday, June 24. Evaluation of bloodpressure, cholesterol, Glucose and strokerisk assessment will be offered. No fastingis necessary.

Results will be available during theevent. Patients must be 18 years of age orolder.

No appointment is necessary. Thescreenings will take place at the WayneCommunity Center, 4635 Howe Road inWayne.

Saturday park program under wayThe Saturday in the Park program is

now under way throughout a 6-mile stretchof Hines Drive. Visitors will have the oppor-tunity to enjoy their favorite activities in avehicle-free environment from 9 a.m. until3:30 p.m.

The program will remain in effect untilSept. 26.

“Providing recreational activities in asafe environment is a priority of WayneCounty Parks,” said Wayne CountyExecutive Warren Evans. “Saturday in thePark is a great way for families to enjoy bik-ing, running and walking without road traf-fic.”

Parking is available at the Hines Park-Helms Haven Area (Hines Drive, west ofOuter Drive) and Hines Park-Nankin MillsPicnic Area (Hines Drive, east of Ann ArborTrail).

For more information, call WayneCounty Parks at (734) 261-1990 or visitwww.parks.waynecounty.com.

PARC offers swim programRegistration is now under way for a

swim program at Central Middle School indowntown Plymouth offered by ThePlymouth Arts and Recreation Complexwhich will assume management of the facil-ity in June and continue to offer the swimprogram.

There will be more classes offered dueto expanded available pool time.

Session 1 Swim Program registrationswill take place through June 19 at the Cityof Plymouth recreation office during frontcounter hours, noon until 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday and online. To registeronline you must have a City of Plymouthrecreation issued username and password;for first time users this can be set-up by therecreation office. To get set-up with a user-name and password please email theRecreation Office at recreation@ci.ply-mouth.mi.us or call (734)455-6620.

Library has summer hoursThe Inkster Public Library has new sum-

mer hours and is now open from 10 a.m.until 4 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m.until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and from noon until8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

The library will be closed Fridays,Sundays and Mondays.

The library is located at 2005 InksterRoad in Inkster.

For more information, call (313)563-2822.

Legislator hosts business ownersState Rep. Kurt Heise will host a special

coffee hour dedicated to local businessowners from 7:30-9 a.m. tomorrow, June 12,at the offices of the Plymouth CommunityChamber of Commerce, 850 West Ann ArborTrail, Plymouth.

Heise will discuss the interests and con-cerns of business owners. Seating is limited.To register for the free meeting, emailteri@plymouthmich.org.

Shred Day in Plymouth setThe City of Plymouth will host the 2nd

Annual Community Shred Day from 9 a.m.until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at city hall.

Shred Legal and the city will offer thefree service to residents who can bring upto 100 pounds or three banker boxes of con-fidential documents to be securelydestroyed. The shredded material will bepart of a recycling program and will bebaled and sent to paper mills to be convert-ed into reusable material. Recycling oneton of paper will save 17 trees from beingcut down, 380 gallons of fuel oil, 7000 gal-lons of water and 4000 kilowatt hours ofenergy

Photo identification will be requestedproving residency in the city of Plymouth.Residents who have more than threebanker-box sized boxes to destroy shouldbring the material in installments so no oneresident is monopolizing the use of thetruck.

For more information, contact city hall at(734) 453-1234 or via email at shred@ci.ply-mouth.mi.us [mailto:shred@ci.plymouth.mi.us]

Kona Run in NorthvilleThe 13th Annual Kona Run is planned

for Saturday, June 13, in Northville.Presented by St. Mary Mercy Livonia, theevent includes a 10 Mile, 10K, 5K Run/Walk,Maui Mile, and new this year, a 10-mile two-person relay.

Registrants receive a tech shirt andthere will be live music, Hawaiian dancers,

a Luau Party at the finish, great food, bever-ages and more, including samples ofGuernsey ice cream.

Net proceeds from this event will benefitNorthville Educational Foundation;Northville Parks and Recreation; BarbaraAnn Karmanos Cancer Institute;Universityof Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospitaland Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -Team In Training.

Starting times are from 7:15 to 8:45 in themorning at the Northville CommunityCenter, depending on the race classifica-tion. Registration costs also vary, dependingon the race.

To learn more or to register, visitKonaRun.com

Summer 'Stay-cation' at BLOCKThe B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center is

offering Summer Stay-cation for youth ages11-17. From June 15 - Aug. 28, youngsterscan participate in fun activities in a safeenvironment.

Register by the week, day, or just for roadtrips. The B.L.O.C.K is located at 1150 S.Canton Center Road.

Call (734) 398-5570 for more informationor to register.

Summer Day Camp offeredSummer Day Camp will take place at the

Wayne Community Center June 16-Aug. 21for ages 7-12.

There will be field trips, camp shirts, artsand crafts, and many other activities.Registration is now under way. Informationpackets are available at the front desk at theWayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Roadin Wayne.

Chamber hosts Dock PartyThe Belleville Area Chamber of

Commerce will host a Dock Party from 6-8p.m. June 17 at Johnny's Bar and Grill, 146High St. in Belleville.

Admission for members is priced at 410and for non-members, $15.

The installation of officers and the kick-off for the Strawberry Festival are plannedand there will be hors d'oeuvres along witha cash bar.

Reservations must be made by June 12by calling (734) 697-7151 or emailinginfo@bellevilleareachamber.org.

Native Plants are topicNative Plants will be the topic at the

Southeast Michigan Butterfly Associationmeeting beginning at 7 p.m. June 17.

Trish Hacker-Henning, owner ofAmerican Roots, will be speaking on nativeplants and will also be bringing native but-terfly plants available for purchase at themeeting which will take place at NankinMills Nature Center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail,Westland, MI 48186.

Parking is available on Hines Drive orAnn Arbor Trail.

There is a $3 admission fee for non-members. For more information, call (734)223-5510, or visit www.sembabutterfly.org.

Hospital hosts Pro-Am The 18th annual St. Joe's Pro Am is slat-

ed for Wednesday, June 17 at Pheasant RunGolf Club, located at 46500 Summit Parkwayin Canton.

Proceeds from the Pro Am will benefitSt. Joe's Behavioral Health department.The goal is to raise $150,000 to expandbehavioral health services, including men-tal health services and substance abusetreatment and prevention.

On hand at the event will be Hockeygreat Ted Lindsay, the Pro Am's ChairEmeritus; four-time Stanley Cup Champion,former Detroit Red Wings hockey playerand assistant coach Joe Kocur; LilaLazarus, health reporter and television per-sonality and Jeff Lesson, sports anchor andhost of Lesson on Golf .

Registration and continental breakfastbegins at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start followsat 9 a.m. The St. Joe's Pro Am will concludewith a cocktail reception, awards dinnerand silent auction.

Sponsorships and dinner tickets areavailable for purchase as well. For moreinformation or to participate, contact the St.Joseph Mercy Office of Development at(734) 712-4079.

Senator meets constituentsState Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-

Taylor) has scheduled a coffee hour to dis-cuss state and local issues of concern.

Hopgood represents the new 6th SenateDistrict, which includes the Wayne County

communities of Belleville, BrownstownTownship, Flat Rock, Huron Township,Rockwood, Romulus, Sumpter Township,Taylor, Van Buren Township, and Westland.

The June coffee hour will begin at 10:30a.m. June 19 at Sumpter Township Hall,23480 Sumpter Road, Sumpter Township.

For additional information regardingthis event, contact (517) 373-7800, by e-mail-ing senhhopgood@senate.michigan. gov orby visiting http://www.facebook.com/#!/SenHopgood.

Arts and Acts festival setThe annual Arts and Acts Festival

returns for the sixth consecutive year June19-21 in historic downtown Northville.

The events will take place near Mainand Center streets in downtown Northvilleand will be open from 3-8 p.m. Friday, June19, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, June20 and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday,June 21.

The festival includes the 27th annualjuried fine art show Art in the Sun, featur-ing more than 70 artists; the Reel MichiganFilm Festival at Northville's MarquisTheatre; the Sandbox Play Festival pro-duced by Tipping Point Theatre; the Shorton Words Literary Contest; musical enter-tainment featuring some of metro Detroit'stop musicians; Children's Activities; the 2ndannual Northville Art House Chalk Festivaland a large variety of festival food anddrink.

All proceeds of Arts and Acts will benefitthe Northville Art House.

For more information visit www.northvil-learthouse.org or call (248) 344-0497.

Mystery funds United WayThere's been a mysterious abduction in

downtown Plymouth.The perpetrator has left a cryptic ran-

som note and help is needed to solve thiscase before it ends terribly. The clock isticking and new clues and information willbe revealed. Participating teams must usethe clues to determine who was kidnapped,what the ransom is, and where to make the

drop? Could it be the police chief who is thehostage? Is it a bag of loot that the kidnap-per wants? Will the drop take place at ThePenn Theatre?

Register a team of four to find out begin-ning at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20 in down-town Plymouth.

The mystery requires investigative work,problem solving, and crime scene analysis.The winning team will be handsomelyrewarded. The cost is $80 per team of four.All proceeds go to the Plymouth CommunityUnited Way. Call (734) 453-6879 for teamreservations.

Wayne Garden Tour setThe Wayne Garden Club will be hosting

a garden walk, Through the Garden Gate,featuring seven gardens plus Brenda'sButterfly House from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.June 27.

Tickets will be sold at The WayneLibrary, Barson's Greenhouse, at MerrimanRoad between Warren Road and FordRoad in, Westland, Wayne Farmers Marketand The Wayne Community Center.

The garden walk will include vendorsand a white elephant sale featuring gardenitems. Tickets are priced at $8 or $10 day ofwalk at the First Congregational Church, 2Town Sq., Wayne, MI 48184.

Refreshments will be provided and thewalk will take place rain or shine.

For more information call (734) 722-9666.

Camp 911 offeredHuron Valley Ambulance is offering a

free two-day interactive safety program forchildren ages 8 to 12. The program offersyoungsters information on household safety,simple first aid as well as fun interactiveprograms. Professional paramedics and cityfire fighters will be acting as counselorsfrom 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. July 1 and 2 toguide campers through a variety of interac-tive experiences.

Camp 9-1-1 will take place at thePlymouth Cultural Center at 525 Farmer St.Campers must be registered in advance atwww.hva.org.

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Picture this: fisherman of all shapesand sizes reeling in more than 800 rain-bow trout at Waterford Bend Park inNorthville beginning at 8 a.m. onSaturday, June 13, during the 20thAnnual Wayne County Parks FishingDerby.

As part of the DNR Free Fishingweekend, there is no need for a fishinglicense for this event. Fishermen shouldbring their own equipment to enjoy amorning of fishing fun including castingcontests and special give-a-ways foreach child. The Vietnam Veterans ofAmerica Plymouth/Canton Chapter 528will be on hand to help children weighand measure the fish.

The event schedule begins with reg-istration at 7:30 a.m.; fishing for children12 and young from 8-10 a.m.; fishing forall ages beginning at 10 a.m. and a pres-entation of prizes at 10:30 a.m.

Waterford Bend Park is located at thecorner of Six Mile and Northville Roadin Northville.

This event is co-sponsored by theVietnam Veterans of AmericaPlymouth/Canton Chapter 528, Cabela's,Eppinger Manufacturing and the Stateof Michigan Eat Safe Fish program.

For more information on this or anyWayne County Parks event, call (734)261-1990 or visit www.parks.waynecoun-ty.com

Fishing Derby is SaturdayFishermen of all ages were successful during the Wayne County Parks FishingDerby last year. The 20th annual event takes place Saturday in Northville.