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THE BELLEVILLE Planning commission denies plan for hotels
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Plans for a Hilton Garden
Vol. 136, No. 24 Inn and Residence Inn at the ” site is a desirable location for
the hotel development. He said
Sumpter Township northwest corner of Lilley and Residents said that the influx of traffic the developers would start con-
Deputy Treasurer Toni Ford roads in Canton Township with guests using the hotels would negatively struction in 2022 and open the
Clark, the widow of recently have been rejected by members hotels in 2024, if approved.
deceased Treasurer James of the planning commission. impact their quality of life in the nearby subdivision. Bryan Amann, also speaking for
Clark, has demanded The two hotels were pro- the petitioners, said that the
trustees appoint her to the posed for a site behind a shop- project has been under discus-
office. ping center near at the intersec- sion since 2018 but was delayed
See page 4. tion and would have provided evaluated. of life in the nearby subdivision. due to the pandemic.
220 rooms between them. Several neighboring resi- Chris Abbo, one of the peti- One resident said that there
THE CANTON Members of the commission dents appeared at the meeting tioners who appeared before were already too many hotels in
EAGLE questioned the accuracy of the with objections to the plan. the commission during the the area and that the proposed
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Several criticized the lack of
traffic studies and other infor-
new buildings would alter the
June 7 meeting, said that travel
Vol. 74, No. 24 mation provided which was information about the proposed is increasing and “we are see- residential character of the
prepared using data prior to the hotel plan and said they only ing demand (for hotel rooms) neighborhood.
Sam Caramagno, of GFL
(Green For Life) trash pick- shutdown last year due to the learned of the proposal through picking up.” He and the other Commissioners unanimously
up, faced intensive question- COVID-19 pandemic. social media. Residents said petitioners told the commission voted to deny the proposed plan
ing at the June 8 Canton Commissioners commented that the influx of traffic with that they had spoken with hotel which could now go before the
Township Board of Trustees that the studies and data were guests using the hotels would company managers who told members of the township board
meeting. out of date and needed to be re- negatively impact their quality them that the Canton Township of trustees for consideration.
See page 3.
Natural wonders
THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR Northville Garden Walk
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The EnVision Center in features floral perfection
Inkster, a facility is spon- It's taken Dave and Pat Neil 31 years,
sored by the U.S. but they finally have grass in their
Department of Housing and Northville back yard.
Urban Development (HUD), Of course, they also have a brick
has officially reopened. paver patio or two, a flagstone area, a
See page 2. stream trickling under a handmade blue
bridge, a fireplace and grill along with
THE NORTHVILLE two ponds connected by a waterfall and
EAGLE garden art. Lots and lots of carefully
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installed and lovingly tended garden art
Vol. 210, No. 24 and greenery designed over the years to
somewhat camouflage the absence of
After a one-year hiatus,
the 2021 Arts and Acts grass in the back yard of their subdivi-
Festival, presented by the sion home.
Northville Art House, will “When we first bought the house,
return to this weekend with there was not much grass because we
three art fairs. had so many trees,” Pat Neil said. The
See page 6 trees provided so much shade, grass
simply would not grow in the space. The
couple, who both love gardening, added
THE PLYMOUTH the extensive hardscape features over
EAGLE the years along with numerous potted
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flowers and many other unique features,
Vol. 21, No. 24 but still, they hoped for grass, which they
both thought would add to the extensive
The return of live music
to the community is nearly artistry of their yard.
After many unsuccessful tries in the
here with the return of the heavily-shaded garden, last year they
Michigan Philharmonic brought in yards and yards of black top-
orchestra for a pair of out- soil, carefully spread it everywhere it
door summer performances. would complement the extensive work
See page 6.
already done in the yard, seeded it with dren, one of whom added some specially and her husband can be found in the
a grass variety designed to grow in painted rocks to one of the footpaths yard most afternoons tending to the vari-
THE ROMULUS shade, and to everyone's surprise, it recently. The garden also features a ous plants or working on new art or
ROMAN
ROMAN sprouted into a luxurious living carpet great many unique birdhouses along plant additions.
“Because of the trees, we are always
Vol. 136, No. 24 of green. with gazing balls and other unique gar- in the shade, so it is always very comfort-
den art. Dave Neil took a welding class
“My parents loved gardening and my
Romulus Mayor LeRoy dad kept telling us we would never have to help him fashion a huge bell with a able,” she said. “That makes it even
Burcroff delivered his eighth grass here because we have so many gong that the couple'’s grandchildren more enjoyable.” The couple also
and final State of the City trees and so much shade,” Neil said. enjoy. installed a cleverly adapted old door
Address last week, highlight- “We were shocked because we thought it While Pat admits she may spend a bit leading into the garden which is covered
ing the accomplishments of would never come in. But here it is.” more time in the yard than Dave, she with family collectables, “and we have
his administration since In addition to the ponds and patios, said for her it is a “labor of love.” She lots of other art,” Neil said.
2013. along with the extensive plantings, paths added that tending to the garden is great Their four adult children and their
See page 2. and trees, the back yard also features exercise, too, “and it so peaceful out grandchildren enjoy the yard and the
two fairy gardens which have proven a there, listening to the birds. It's really a
real attraction for their eight grandchil- great stress reducer.” She said both she See Garden, page 6
THE WAYNE
EAGLE Death of Sumpter Township Treasurer is mourned
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The City of Wayne and the Sumpter Township Treasurer Planning Commission. He also Greenville, SC, and Lisa Eller and
Wayne Parks and Trails James Clifton Clark, Jr., 78, died served on the township Zoning Alisa Watkins, both of Belleville;
Committee joined a large June 7 at St. Joseph Mercy Board of Appeals and he, along 12 grandchildren; numerous
group of volunteers to help Hospital after complications from with his father, wrote the first nieces, nephews; his extended
with the first of two Attwood the COVID-19 virus. ordinance for Sumpter Township. family members; professional col-
Park clean-ups last week. Mr. Clark, a long-time Sumpter Mr. Clark built churches leagues and a multitude of
See page 5. Township resident, was born around Ohio and homes in friends.
Sept. 24, 1942 in Detroit, the old- Michigan, including the club- Cremation rites have been
est of 10 children of James and house at Holiday West Mobile accorded.
THE WESTLAND Marion (Copening) Clark. Mr. Home Community. Arrangements were entrusted
EAGLE Clark held a master's degree in Mr. Clark was in the first year to the David C. Brown Funeral
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Vol. 74, No. 24 engineering from Wayne State of his term as Sumpter Township Home, in Belleville. A memorial
University and retired from Ford
Treasurer. He is the fourth
service took place June12 at the
Members of the Westland Motor Co. as a Quality Manager Sumpter Township official to die Sumpter Seventh Day Advent
City Council last week unani- after 44 years of service. in office in the past six years. Church in Sumpter.
mously approved the adop- Mr. Clark was well-known Mr. Clark is survived by his In lieu of flowers, memorial
tion of a $70 million bal- throughout the community and wife of 29 years, Toni G. Clark; contributions may be made to St.
anced budget proposal for served many years as the five children, Jim Clark of Ann Jude Children's Research
fiscal year 2021-22. Sumpter Township Building Arbor, Loni Faler of Santa Hospital.
See page 5. James Clifton Clark, Jr., Inspector and as a member of the Monica, CA, Melissa Nicholson of (See related story, page 4.)

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