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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Off duty

16-year career captain

retires from department

Northville Township Fire Department have a special place in his heart, he
Capt. Dan Dipple may be saying goodbye added. One memorable encounter
to firefighting but his commitment to help- occurred in the early 2000s, when the
ing others will continue. department was looking to add the first
After 26 years of running into burning automated external defibrillator (AED).
buildings, Dipple hung up his fire helmet “An 8-year-old resident, Chris Ponder,
and retired March 24. He said he will be walked into the fire station with a brief
pursuing a career in the non-profit sector. case and wanted to set up a kids fun run to Northville Township Fire Department Capt. Dan Dipple has retired from the department
Dipple said helping people is his pas- help us raise money to get the AED,” he after 26 years of service. He said he will pursue a career in the non-profit sector.
sion and he has been able to do that dur- said. “We loved his excitement and want-
ing his entire career, joining the ed to help him with his passion project. ers/paramedics. “It's a great bond that goes Dipple has filled a leadership role in the
Northville Township Fire Department in We also encouraged him to raise the on here at the station,” he said. “We've organization, serving as a director since
1997. He first served as firefighter/EMT, money for other kids in need. That fun run stood up in each other's weddings, we've 2014.
then lieutenant and is retiring with the raised $3,000. He donated it to the gone to family funerals, we attend games Dipple also was once Coach Dipple
rank of captain. University of Michigan Trauma Burn together, grab breakfast together. When when he coached hockey at Northville
Dipple's contributions span nearly Center and Northville Youth Assistance,” you spend 24-hour shifts together, you High School for eight years. He said he
every department function, officials said, Dipple recalled. become close.” hung up his skates to be more involved
and whether he was teaching a CPR class This began a lifelong friendship with Because of those relationships, Dipple with the activities of his two daughters,
or ensuring first responders had access to Ponder, then a Winchester Elementary said he will be a regular in department ages 18 and 16. He looks forward to spend-
mental health resources after a stressful student. “He's stopped by through the extra-curricular activities, including golf ing even more time with them, he said.
critical incident, Dipple stepped forward years, even while he was in college,” outings, hockey games and the Northville He is ready for a new challenge now.
to make a difference . Dipple explained. Township Firefighters Charity Fund, of “I fell in love with firefighting at the
“I feel grateful and privileged to have “These are the special types of relation- which he is one of the founding members. academy,” he said. “It's an active job and
had such a great career here,” Dipple ships we have with residents,” he added. The group raises money for such causes as you have to think on your feet. I'm looking
said. Another special friendship he will Northville Civic Concern, the Make-a-Wish forward to helping others in a new capaci-
Many Northville Township residents greatly miss is with his fellow firefight- Foundation and Great Lakes Burn Camp. ty.”
State of Community address set

The annual State of the Community Chamber of Commerce.
Luncheon in Northville is set to begin at Registrations will be accepted until
11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 at April 12. Fees for the luncheon are $25
Schoolcraft College Vistatech Center. per person for chamber members and
Featured speakers will be City of $50 per person for non-chamber mem-
Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull, bers.
Northville Township Supervisor Mark VistaTech is located at 18600 Haggerty
Abbo and Dr. RJ Webber superintendent Road in Livonia. To register or for more
of Northville Public Schools. The annual information contact the Northville
event is organized by the Northville Chamber of Commerce (248) 349-7640.

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE LOCAL SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Sumpter Township who is not already registered may register to vote at
the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state
agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered
may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any matter other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 17th, 2023.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the
Captive audience Sumpter Township Clerk's office, located at 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Northville Township Police Chief Scott Hilden exchanged the Motor Vehicle Code • Sunday, April 30th, 2023, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
book for a Patty Lovell book as he visited Ridgewood Elementary School last • Election Day, Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
week to read to students in recognition of March is Reading Month. He was thor-
oughly impressed with the students at Ridgewood Elementary, he said. March is PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Airport School District will be voting on the following proposal as presented and listed
Reading Month is celebrated nationally as an effort to improve literacy. The month below:
of March was chosen in honor of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss who was AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
born that month. GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL
FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $64,240,000

To subscribe to The Eagle visit www.associatednewspapers.net. Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained in the Sumpter Township Clerk's office, 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI
48111, telephone: (734) 461-6201. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with special needs, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the clerk's office.

Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle March 30th,2023.
Sumpter Township, Clerk Posted: March 30th, 2023. ST0150 - 03 30 23 2.5 x 4.312

NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION
City of Romulus, Michigan
May 2, 2023 - Special Election
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ON TUESDAY, MAY 02, 2023.
Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State
Branch Office, Wayne County Clerk's Office, other designated state agencies, or the City of Romulus
Clerk's office which is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration
forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote or romulusgov.com and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters
who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN-PERSON WITH
THE LOCAL CLERK FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION IS MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023.
SYNOPSIS
REGULAR MEETING After this date, persons residing in the City of Romulus can register in-person with proof of resi-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES dency (MCL 168.492) with the Romulus City Clerk Offices, located at 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus
MI 48174 at the following times:
DATE: Thursday, March 16, 2023
TIME: 7:00 p.m. • Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road • Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee • Election Day, Tuesday, May 02, 2023 from 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Cynthia Jankowski, Clerk Roger Lundberg, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Christopher Roosen, Trustee The following proposal will appear on the ballot:
ABSENT: Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED
A. Fire – Retirement Recognition – Dan Dipple – Presented BY LAW 18.0078 MILLS FOR 9 YEARS
B. Citizen of the Year Resolution – Approved
C. Northville Township Volunteer of the Year Resolution – Approved
D. Election Commission Appointments – Approved Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Woodhaven-
E. Landfill Working Committee Report – No Presentation Brownstown School District, 24821 Hall Road, Woodhaven, Michigan 48183-3756, (734) 783-
3. Public Hearing: None 3300.
4. Brief Public Comments: Ten members of the audience had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees.
5. New Business:
A. Rezoning Request – Five Mile & Beck Rd. – Approved PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
B. Northville Park Place Consent Judgement Amendment – Not Approved IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION,
C. Intergovernmental Agreement – Six Mile Sidewalk – Approved
6. Unfinished Business: None WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE
7. Ordinances: None FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $ 5,414,574.87 for the period of February 4, 2023 to March 3, 2023. – Approved Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the
9. Board Communication & Reports: Clerk's Office at (734) 942-7540.
A. Mark Abbo, Cynthia Jankowski, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Roger Lundberg, Christopher Roosen, Todd Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available March 28, 2023.
Respectfully submitted: Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
Cynthia Jankowski, Clerk NT0214 - 031423 2.5 x 4.653 Publish: March 30, 2023 RM0722 - 033023 2.5 x 6.872