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THE BELLEVILLE Grant to fund COVID pay for public safety
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Public safety workers in
Vol. 135, No. 40 both Van Buren Township and ” mously approved hazard pay
being provided through the
In an effort to ensure that the City of Wayne will be I want to thank our staff for all their Michigan Department of
all absentee ballots in the awarded payroll reimburse- hard work as we continue to keep Treasury through the Cares Act
township are returned, Van ments funded through the fed- First Responder Hazard Pay
Buren Township officials eral Cornoavirus Aid, Relief, our community safe during the pandemic. grant programs for the 37
have paid all 2020 General and Economic Security Wayne Police and Fire
Election Absentee ballot (CARES) Act. ment Program. want to thank our staff for all Personnel who worked during
postage. In the City of Wayne, offi- “We've now been reim- their hard work as we continue the peak of COVID-19.
See page 2. cials said that each of the 37 bursed from the state in receiv- to keep our community safe Rhaesa also thanked city
police and fire personnel who ing $572,336 to help offset the during the pandemic. We're personnel for working with
worked during the peak of the cost of payroll and fringe One-Department One-Team him on pursuing the opportuni-
THE CANTON COVID-19 pandemic would expenditures for front-line that is here to help during any ty for the hazard pay.
EAGLE receive a maximum of $1,000. workers who have performed time of need.” “We want to thank our rep-
EAGLE
Vol. 73, No. 40 Whitmer signed Public Act hazardous duty and experi- Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa resentatives for helping us
123 of 2020 in July, which enced physical hardship relat- said in a Facebook post, “It was make this a priority and a reali-
Members of the Canton appropriated $200 million for ed to COVID-19,” said Van an honor and privilege to sign ty by creating a program that
Township Board of Trustees the Public Safety and Public Buren Township Director of letters of understanding/agree- made the hazard pay possible,”
dealt with multiple issues Health Payroll Reimburse- Public Safety Greg Laurain. “I ment after the council unani- he added.
during their recent meeting,
including a new internet
service contract.
See page 2.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 73, No. 40
Georgia Dobbins, 78, a
founding member of The
Marvelettes and co-writer of
Motown's first No.1 single,
"Please Mr. Postman," died
Sept. 18 following a cardiac
arrest.
See page 3.

THE NORTHVILLE
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Kristen Romac has
accepted the newly-created Canton Summit on the Park to open next week
role of Professional
Standards and Training offi- Canton Township resi- currently under way will be that it will be available for “Memberships will remain
cer for the Northville dents will be able to take moved inside the Summit use in early 2021. frozen for those members
Township Police Depart- some steps back to pre-coron- and members will have “Safety is our number one who do not feel comfortable
ment. avirus physical workouts access to the walking track priority and that's why our returning to our facility at this
See page 3. beginning Oct. 5 with the and strength and fitness staff is continually evaluating time.”
planned reopening of the equipment. how best to implement vari- State of Michigan regula-
Summit on the Park. The majority of workout ous safety measures in accor- tions will allow for the
THE PLYMOUTH According to a prepared equipment has been spaced dance with state and local Summit on the Park to
EAGLE statement, the facility will to allow for 10 feet of distanc- guidelines as we move for- reopen with areas limited to
EAGLE
Vol. 20, No. 40 reopen while following safety ing between stations in both ward,” said Summit on the 25 percent of total occupancy.
the Fitness Center, as well as
Park Supervisor Jason
procedures including social
Members will be able to view
A Plymouth man is facing distancing, limiting of guests the Aerobics Studio. In addi- Lombardo. “We know how usage numbers, which will be
multiple criminal charges and mask wearing. The tion, Selectorized weight much our members value taken hourly, online at
after attacking his mother aquatic center will remain equipment will be located at exercise for both physical www.summitonthepark.org,
and holding police at bay for closed and hours at the popu- the west end of the gymnasi- and mental well being, so we or via twitter at
hours last Monday. lar township activity center um. The walking track mid- are thrilled to be able to open www.twitter.com/summitcan-
See page 4. will be curtailed and all local, dle lane will also be closed to our doors and provide them ton. Areas that will remain
state and federal health all for socially distanced with a fitness resource.” closed until it is deemed safe
guidelines will be in place. indoor walking. The Aquatic In a prepared statement, to reopen, include: Canton
THE ROMULUS The center has been Center will remain closed for Summit managers said, “All Club 55+ Senior Center; Kids'
ROMAN closed to the public for seven significant capital improve- Summit on the Park member- Corner childcare center;
ROMAN
Vol. 135, No. 40 months and staff members ment projects, including ships, which have been sauna and steam room; open
were laid off, according to replacement of the copper frozen since the facility's clo- gym times; and the racquet-
Members of the Romulus officials. Those who were laid roof and major tile installa- sure due to the global pan- ball court.
City Council unanimously off will be reinstated and will tion. Although a specific demic, will be re-activated The Summit on the Park
agreed to grant a special complete training about the reopening date of the Aquatic and extended accordingly will be open with modified
land use permit to Mid implementation safety proto- Center has not been deter- once a member first returns
Michigan Crushing and cols. Outdoor fitness classes mined, officials anticipate to the Summit. See Summit, page 2
Recycling LLC at a recent
virtual meeting.
See page 5. Probe finds no ‘missing money’ in Sumpter Township

Allegations of missing funds that no missing funds or financial
THE WAYNE from the treasurer's office in ” irregularities were found by the
EAGLE
EAGLE Sumpter Township made by the Those who work here know the allegations auditors.
Young said that any valid
Vol. 73, No. 40 successful Democratic candidate are false but we cannot ignore that they information he receives from the
for office remain unsubstantiat-
Wayne-Westland Salvation ed, despite an independent have been made and must investigate. public or other sources about any
Army Corps Envoy Andrew is investigation by township attor- missing funds will be immediate-
Barylski pleased with the ney Rob Young. sent letters of inquiry to each that he would be working from ly turned over to the Sumpter
improvements at the facility During a recent meeting of and every board members and home due to personal and pro- Police Department or the
installed during the COVID-19 the board of trustees, Young staff members at township hall, fessional obligations. Michigan State Police for further
restrictions. detailed his efforts to find an asking if they were aware of, or Young told the board of investigation. He told the board
See page 4. basis for the claim made during knew of, any missing funds from trustees that the responses he members that he would attempt
the recent campaign by James township accounts or offices. He received to the letter of inquiry to contact, or “reach out” to Clark
THE WESTLAND Clark, the winner of the said that an inquiry letter also about missing funds were unani- regarding the situation.
EAGLE Democratic primary election for went to current Treasurer mous in denying that any such Morgan said he appreciated
EAGLE

Vol. 73, No. 40 the treasurer's post. Kenneth Bednark, who opted not situation exists and that none of Young's efforts.
to seek reelection. Bednark has
the respondents, including the
“Those who work here know
Young told the trustees that he
Two Westland police had undertaken the investigation not appeared at township hall township auditor, reported being the allegations are false,”
department veterans were at the request of Township since February, according to offi- aware of any missing funds. Morgan said,”but we cannot
promoted and three new offi- Supervisor John W. Morgan who cials, although he continues to Township officials have stated ignore that they have been made
cers welcomed to the force was concerned about the erro- collect his $19,000 annual salary. that there have been two inde- and must investigate. Take the
last week. neous allegation. Young said that In February, Bednark informed pendent audits of township next step as you see fit,” he
See page 6. as part of his detailed probe, he the board members and Morgan funds within the past year and instructed Young.

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