Etheostoma microperca
. The tiny fish are
sometimes found in streams near vegeta-
tion, along overhanging grassy banks and
among filamentous algae. Their habitat
is near the edges of streams in quieter
water so the small creatures avoid strong
currents. According to Petrella the only
place they have been found in the entire
Rouge River system is in the branch of
Tonquish Creek inside the township
park.
The branch of the Tonquish Creek
comes under the jurisdiction of Wayne
County. Informed residents concerned
about the planned developments in the
once-quiet park say that the township is
not adhering to rules and regulations
that officials impose on all other con-
structionprojects in the township.
The Eagle asked Wayne County Water
Quality and Land Management Division
Director of Public Services Terry
Spryzak about required stormwater per-
mits for the parking lot project. The
water quality and landmanagement divi-
sion is responsible for environmental
protection of wetlands and waterways in
WayneCounty.
An email reply stated, “A Wayne
County construction/stormwater permit
application has not been received by the
Permit Office. We are unable to comment
on Plymouth Township's construction
methods for this project. Wayne County
will monitor construction activities in
Plymouth Township like we do for the
rest ofWayneCounty.”
Lloyd Jackson, Wayne County commu-
nications director said he was unaware
of any township plans to handle runoff or
the detention of stormwater.
“We're not aware of anything but cut-
ting down trees,” Jackson said in
response to the inquiry and questions
submitted last week.
One resident experienced in environ-
mental protections and watershed man-
agement who asked not to be identified
said, “These are not mere landscaping
rules, they are mandated by the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) and
former Federal Court Judge Feikens and
Plymouth Township entered into a per-
mit with the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality (MDEQ) where
they promised to enforce and adhere to
these rules.”
Petrella indicated that while there
was some state oversight for the sub-
watershed area, it's not optimum.
“There's a DEQ (Department of
Environmental Quality) permitting
process, but unfortunately there's no pro-
tections inplace for this area,” she said.
Bids for the newparking lot are due in
the township clerk's office July 11.
Library has summer hours
The Inkster Public Library has new
summer 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 fromnoon
until 8 p.m. onWednesdays.
The library will be closed Fridays,
Sundays andMondays.
The library is located at 2005 Inkster
Road in Inkster.
Formore information, call (313)563-2822.
Straight-laced display under way
The Canton Historical Society has an
exhibit of petticoats and drawers of the
turn of the century now on display at the
Canton Historical Museum, 1022 South
CantonCenterRoad inCanton.
The exhibit will continue through Aug.
23 from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
onSaturdays.
For more information, call (734) 397-
0088.
RomulusNight at Comerica set
Tickets are now on sale for Romulus
Night at Comerica Park, planned for
Wednesday, Aug. 4.
The $65 ticket includes a bus ride and
refreshments to and from Comerica Park
and a buffet of hot dogs, hamburgers, cole
slaw, pasta salad, baked beans, chips and
soft drinks.
The Tigers will play the Minnesota
Twins beginning at 7:08 p.m.
The bus will leave Romulus City Hall at
5 p.m. and check inwill begin at 4:30 p.m.
There are only 100 tickets available at
Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce,
11189 Shook Road, Suite 200, Romulus,
48174.
For more information or to reserve tick-
ets, call (734) 893-0694 or email info@romu-
luschamber.com.
Farmoffers Story Time
Maybury Farm will host Story Time at
11 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday
throughout the summer. In addition to
hearing a story about animals, children can
visit with the live farm animals at the farm
andplay at the playground.
The cost for Story Time is included with
the admission fee to the farm.
Maybury Farm is also offering Wagon
Ride Wednesdays at 11:30 and noon on the
second and fourth Wednesdays of the
month.
Admission to the farm is $2.50 per per-
son and children younger than 3 are admit-
ted at no cost. Wagon rides are $3 per per-
son, those younger than 3 at no cost.
Maybury Farm is located at 50165 Eight
Mile Road in Northville. It is 1-1/4 mile
west of Beck Road on Eight Mile, 1/2 mile
west of Maybury State Park. Enter at the
Maybury Farm sign, do not enter the state
park. Parking is free at Maybury Farm.
For more information, visit
-
lecommunityfoundation.org
Summer 'Stay-cation' at BLOCK
TheB.L.O.C.K. Youth andTeenCenter is
offering Summer Stay-cation for youth ages
11-17. From June 15 - Aug. 28, youngsters
can participate in fun activities in a safe
environment.
Register by the week, day, or just for
road trips. The B.L.O.C.K is located at 1150
S. CantonCenterRoad.
Call (734) 398-5570 for more information
or to register.
Mystery funds UnitedWay
There's been a mysterious abduction in
downtownPlymouth.
The perpetrator has left a cryptic ran-
som note and help is needed to solve this
case before it ends terribly. The clock is
ticking and new clues and information will
be revealed. Participating teams must use
the clues to determinewhowas kidnapped,
what the ransom is, and where to make the
drop? Could it be the police chief who is
the hostage? Is it a bag of loot that the kid-
napper wants? Will the drop take place at
ThePennTheatre?
Register a teamof four to find out begin-
ning at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20 in down-
townPlymouth.
The mystery requires investigative
work, problem solving, and crime scene
analysis. The winning team will be hand-
somely rewarded. The cost is $80 per team
of four. All proceeds go to the Plymouth
Community United Way. Call (734) 453-6879
for teamreservations.
Casting call
Auditions for roles in the Barefoot
Productions version of Man of La Mancha
are scheduled from 2-5 p.m. June 21 and
from 7-9:30 p.m. June 22 and 23 at the the-
ater, 240NorthMain inPlymouth.
There are roles for 14 males ages 18
through 60s, five or six women, ages 18
through 60s. Group singing is required and
there are roles for eight principal actors
who have solos. Actors should prepare a
Broadway type song for the auditions and
there will also be cold readings from the
script.
The production will take to the stage
Sept. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 andOct. 2, 3 and 4.
For more information access
gobarefoot.com or call (734) 560-1493 or
(734) 404-6889.
Army Rock Band performs
Canton Leisure Services will present a
special free public concert featuring U.S.
Army Field Rock Band 'The Volunteers'
from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 22 at
HeritagePark inCanton.
"It's our exciting privilege to host these
talented musicians right here in Canton,"
said Canton Supervisor Phil LaJoy. "A
dynamic concert of this type coupled with
an outstanding display of patriotic feeling
will have Canton residents talking about it
for days."
This special outdoor concert is totally
free to attend and will take place at the
Heritage Park Amphitheater, located in
Heritage Park just west of Canton Center
Road between Summit Parkway and
Cherry Hill. No tickets are required to
attend the event and it is open to the pub-
lic. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring
lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
The Volunteers tour more than 100 days
each year, bringing a powerful message of
patriotism and support to communities
large and small. Its members are passion-
ate about representing their fellow soldiers
through music. For more information
about 'The Volunteers,' visit
band.com.
For more information on this and other
Canton events and recreation programs,
visit
or call (734) 394-
5460.
Free health screenings offered
The City of Wayne Senior Services and
Oakwood Healthcare will offer free heart
health screening from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24. Evaluation of blood
pressure, cholesterol, Glucose and stroke
risk assessment will be offered. No fasting
is necessary.
Results will be available during the
event. Patients must be 18 years of age or
older.
No appointment is necessary. The
screenings will take place at the Wayne
Community Center, 4635 Howe Road in
Wayne.
WayneGarden Tour set
The Wayne Garden Club will be hosting
a garden walk, Through the Garden Gate,
featuring seven gardens plus Brenda's
Butterfly House from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
June 27.
Tickets will be sold at The Wayne
Library, Barson's Greenhouse, at Merriman
Road between Warren Road and Ford
Road in Westland, Wayne Farmers Market
andTheWayneCommunityCenter.
The garden walk will include vendors
and a white elephant sale featuring garden
items.
Tickets are priced at $8 or $10 day of
walk at the First Congregational Church, 2
TownSq.,Wayne, MI 48184.
Refreshments will be provided and the
walkwill take place rain or shine.
Formore information call (734) 722-9666.
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