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THE BELLEVILLE Officials question fire truck purchase
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Vol. 134, No. 08
Don Howard ” Trustee Chuck Curmi, who was
Aaron Bransham, a 2014 Staff Writer The township does not have a ladder truck vacationing, asked the board, on
Belleville High School grad- Curmi's behalf, to postpone the
uate, now serves aboard one Just three months after to reach higher than two floors, chief's presentation. Trustee
of the world's most advanced Plymouth Township voters causing undue risk and delay to citizens Gary Heitman objected to the
nuclear-powered sub- approved a public safety millage request and following some dis-
marines, USS Charlotte, to fund the replacement of aging in a home larger than ranch style. cussion, board members agreed
homeported in Hawaii. fire trucks and antiquated fire to hear the presentation but
See page 6. safety equipment, maintain detailing the specifications for and suggested a different type of postpone a vote until the full
facilities, and increase fire the new fire truck which was vehicle might be more appropri- board was present.
department staffing to adequate interrupted by squabbles, com- ate to the needs of the communi- Trustees questioned Phillips
THE CANTON levels, board members are bick- ments and interrogation from ty. The township does not have a as to whether the purchase of a
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Board members, many of
Vol. 72, No. 08 cations for a new fire engine lad- whom campaigned on the issue than two floors, causing undue necessary and whether the one
der truck.
identified and specified in the
risk and delay to citizens in a
The local/subdivision part During the regular meeting of of increased fire safety, repeat- home larger than ranch style. chief's report would best meet
of road money from a mill- the trustees last week, Township edly interrupted Phillips to The discussion became heat- the needs of township residents.
age OK'd by voters in August Fire Chief Dan Phillips attempt- question his judgment about ed when Township Clerk Jerry
2018 was the subject of dis- ed to make a presentation specifications for a new truck Vorva acting on a request from See Meeting, page 3
cussion by trustees at the
meeting last week. Sweeping
See page 2.
success

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR ‘Curling Royale’
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 72, No. 08
State Rep. Jewell Jones of returns to Romulus
Inkster said he was inspired
by newly-elected Governor Scott Spielman
Gretchen Whitmer's State of Staff Writer
the State message last week.
See page 5. A little creative thinking and
ingenuity proved to be the per-
fect cure for the winter 'blahs'
THE NORTHVILLE last Saturday in Romulus.
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Armed with makeshift equip-
Vol. 19, No. 08 Romulus residents descended
Following approval by vot- on Mary Ann Banks Park for the
ers of $3 million in bonds for second annual Curling Royale
street improvements during Tournament. City officials came
the next 10 years, Northville up with the idea to do something Fourteen teams of four intrepid players participate in the 2nd Annual Curling Royale at Mary Ann Banks
officials have identified the different last winter. Park, where they were 'swept away' in the sport. Photo by Scott Spielman
streets to be repaired. “We've had this ice rink here
See page 5. for years, but we didn't do much macaroni joints. They don't look a Michigan winter, McCraight armed forces. Kayla Leonard, a
with it,” said Bob McCraight, as streamlined as ones available said. Romulus High School senior,
director of the Romulus through traditional channels, “You would think in the first said the hope was to raise $1,000
THE PLYMOUTH Building Department. He is one but they slide just as well and week of February, we'd have a through the event that could be
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ships.
The event was more popular
“We didn't know a whole lot
The weather was a challenge
Vol. 19, No. 08 about (curling) ,” he added. “We this year, too. The event was than last year, too. Fourteen She helped McCraight organ-
Military veterans joined just decided to roll with it and originally set for the first teams of four, with names rang- ize the event last year and this
Boy Scouts for an indoor have some fun.” Saturday in February, but had to ing from “Ice, Ice, Baby” to year, learning about the sport
miniature car race at the As they researched the idea, be rescheduled due to the wild “Trucks, Guns and Jerky,” took along the way.
Plymouth Veterans of War one thing became clear: curling fluctuations of weather that part. It also featured a Frostbite “We had a great time last
Post 6695 on a recent could be an expensive sport. week. After a near-70-degree Barbecue, with food donated by year,” she said. “It went better
Saturday. The curling stones needed for swing in temperatures, the rink Motor City Meats. than we expected.”
See page 3. the event could have pushed the was essentially a slushy pond “None of us really know what She said she had a feeling
cost to more than $1,000. two days prior to the event. This we're doing, but it's a good time,” that it would be successful again
“It would have been cost-pro- past week wasn't too much dif- said Tim Keyes, economic this year, too.
THE ROMULUS hibitive, so we had to get a little ferent, but the colder tempera- development director for the “People kept asking me if we
ROMAN
ROMAN creative,” McCraight said. tures held long enough. The ice City of Romulus. were going to do it again,” she
The event doubled as a
That's where the ingenuity
Vol. 134, No. 08 came into play. Using was rough in more than a few fundraiser, too, generating funds said. “It's so amazing to see so
many people who didn't know
places and water leaked
The Romulus Animal Tupperware bowls, they molded through in others, but it was for scholarships for Romulus anything about curling come out
Shelter will host the annual their own stones with concrete, functional. It's all part of the 'fun' residents whose family have and have fun-and all for a good
Dog and Cat Inoculation Day conduit and pipes fixed with of planning an outdoor event in served or are serving in the cause.”
from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Feb. 23. School board replaces district superintendent
See page 6.
Superintendent of the vote of 4-2 following a closed ses- move in a new direction,” said years and worked as a class-
Romulus Community Schools sion. Trustee Debi Pyles Edward Martell, vice president room teacher prior to being
THE WAYNE Marjie McAnally was placed on became ill during the meeting of the board who made the named as principal at Romulus
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as principal from 2006 until 2014
bers of the board of education
votes on the motion were cast by
leave. “The district needs a
Vol. 72, No. 08 last week. board members Danielle superintendent who shares in and during her tenure the
Members of the Wayne The school board members Funderburg and Theresa Beard. our vision of growth and innova- school was recognized by the
Memorial High School voted to take the action at the “The board would like to tion,” he said.
Champions program cele- Monday, Feb. 11 meeting by a express our thanks to “The board desires new lead- See Schools, page 6
brated their success and Superintendent McAnally for ership for all Romulus students
received $200 checks earlier her years of service,” said at every level,” explained
this month. President Judy R. Kennard. Kennard. “We are confident this
See page 7. McAnally was named super- move will help elevate the arts,
intendent June 5 of 2014 after sciences, mathematics, humani-
serving as interim superinten- ties, music, individual education
THE WESTLAND dent for six months. Her promo- planning, and student vocation-
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“We want to ask the commu-
Vol. 72, No. 08 2015. She was chosen from a nity to have patience as we go
field of five candidates who
Melandie Hines, vice were interviewed by members through this transitional peri-
president of the Wayne- of the school board. od,” she added.
Westland Board of The board members cited “We are confident this is a
Education, has been nomi- ongoing community concerns right first step in turning our
nated for the 6th Annual and a breakdown in superinten- school district around,” said
African American dent-board relations in the deci- Martell.
Leadership Award. sion. McAnally has been employed
See page 4. Marjie McAnally “The board has decided to with the district for about 20 Dr. Flinnoia Hall, III

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