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NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH

No violations discovered in police sting

Underage decoys visited 12 ment partnered with Strategies the decoys and none of the retail- and their compliance with the “The Northville Township
retailers in Northville Township to Overcome Obstacles and ers sold the age restricted tobac- state laws prohibiting underage Police Department is committed
last month, attempting to pur- Avoid Recidivism (SOOAR) to co products,” the report stated. tobacco sales,” the department to community safety.
chase cigarettes. conduct compliance checks for “The Police Department said in a prepared statement. “In addition to compliance
Not one of the 12 stores underage tobacco sales at retail- would like to thank our partner Officials said the Northville checks for underage tobacco
agreed to sell the restricted ers in Northville Township on SOOAR for participating in this Township Police Department sales, the agency also conducts
products to the decoys, accord- Dec. 28, according to the report. important compliance check will continue to enforce the law compliance checks for regis-
ing to a report from the “We are pleased to announce operation. We also want to recog- when violations have been iden- tered sex offenders and parolees
Northville Township Police that 100 percent of the retailers nize the retailers located in tified where businesses sell alco- residing in the township as well
Department. were in compliance. Each retail- Northville Township for their hol or tobacco products to as underage alcohol sales,” the
Members of the police depart- er requested identification from commitment to the community minors. statement concluded.
Troops plan drive-through Girl Scout Cookie sale

The six Girl Scout troops of of Ann Arbor Trail. Savannah Smiles, gluten-free Each purchase or donation growth. Girl Scout cookie sales
Bird Elementary School have Eight varieties of cookies will Toffee Tastics and chocolate- helps fund community service make it possible for girls of all
teamed up to make it easy for be available for purchase using marshmallow S'mores. projects, learning activities and economic backgrounds to take
local residents to satisfy their cash or credit, with girls provid- The troops will also accept camping experiences for girls in part.
craving for the annual sweet ing car-side service and parents donations from anyone who Plymouth and neighboring areas In addition to the drive-
treats the girls sell each year. helping. The girls will offer wishes to send cookies to veter- served by Girl Scouts Heart of through sale, troops from the
The Scouts will host a drive- world-famous Thin Mints, ans and active-duty military. Michigan. Girl Scouts have many Plymouth-Canton area will sell
through cookie sale from 10 a.m. coconut-chocolate Samoas, Anyone who buys five or more new opportunities today for cookies at local merchants
until 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 2 peanut butter-chocolate boxes, or donates the equivalent engaging in science, technology, throughout February and into
in front of their school, located at Tagalongs, shortbread Trefoils, amount of money, will be entered the outdoors, arts, leadership, March. To find one, visit
220 Sheldon Road at the corner peanut butter Do-Si-Dos, lemon to win five cases of their choice. business, civics and personal http://bit.ly/GSPly .

Fires requested from both the Livonia and
Novi Fire departments to provide need-
ed manpower relief for the firefighters.
FROM PAGE 1 Because of the frigid cold tempera-
tures additional aid was requested from
Plymouth, along with both the Plymouth both the Livonia and Novi Fire
City and Plymouth Township fire depart- Department to provide needed manpow-
ments. er relief for the firefighters.
According to Northville-Plymouth The next morning neighbors reported
Fire Chief Steve Ott, the cause of the fire smoke again coming from the home as
at the older frame home remains under the fire had re-kindled. Personnel from
investigation. When the first units the Plymouth City Fire Department
arrived at 6:34 a.m., 4 minutes after the again responded.
9-1-1 call, Ott said firefighters observed A local non-profit, The Main Street
smoke coming from the unoccupied resi- League, a 501(c) 3 organization made up
dence and discovered fire in the kitchen of local volunteers with a mission to
and first floor that had spread to the advance charitable needs in the commu-
attic. nity, has set up a website and is collect-
Two aerial ladder trucks were ing monetary donations to help the dis-
Farewell or eight months,” he said, but the staff required to bring the fire under control, placed Northville Township family with
“This has been going on now for seven
one requested from the Canton Fire
expenses for essential items. They can
stayed loyal and worked up to the Dec. 30 Department. Because of the frigid cold be contacted at: http://www.main-
FROM PAGE 1 end of regular meal service. temperatures additional aid was streetleague. com/hamilton-house-fire.
About half the business was private
JCPenney wouldn't give me a credit card, parties, including the Growth Works din-
a brand new lawyer, but what was then the ners for young people who've overcome
Hillside Inn extended me credit,” Lowe issues with the law and substance abuse.
explained. He said that was important to Diners told him they returned each
his ability to build his practice as he then year for a wedding anniversary, some
had a place to meet and entertain clients married as long as 60 years. “They've
in an atmosphere of hospitality and trust. always enjoyed the experience. Our pric-
“Credit cards did not always permeate ing was always very affordable,” Messina
the economy like they do now. Businesses noted.
used to extend the credit. That's what they While the accouterments at The
did.” Lowe said Messina sent him a bill Courthouse Grill were certainly upscale,
once a month for those long-ago client with white linen tablecloths, private
meetings. rooms, elegant lighting fixtures, working
Wendy Harless of the Plymouth fireplaces and an exceptionally attentive
Preservation Network has visited the wait staff, Messina said that the prices
Courthouse Grille to pick up mementos were always affordable.
including multiple old photos. Messina Messina is a member of the Kiwanis
plans to give more to the Plymouth Club of Colonial Plymouth which has met
Historical Museum, and will auction off at his establishment. The restaurant gave
“some little things” such as china, silver, out many gift certificates along with sup-
wine bottles at cost and wineglasses. port of the Educational Excellence
Those sale hours will be posted via Foundation of the Plymouth-Canton
Facebook. Schools and the Chili Cook-off.
The Jonna firm has taken over the site “A lot of grandchildren have heard sto-
to construct apartments, a plan which has ries from their grandparents” about the
been before the Plymouth Township milestones that were celebrated there.
Board of Trustees and the Planning “That's what makes it so sad it is closing,”
Commission. he said.
Messina was quick to praise his staff of “You have to love it, you have to love
about 30, noting that news of the closure the (restaurant) business,” Messina said.
has been ongoing for some time. “Leaving is bittersweet.”