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troop has produced 20 Eagle Scouts in
that time and six of those young men Pumpkin Festival stresses safety
were special needs individuals.
The entire troop of both Boy Scouts Visitors to the Romulus Pumpkin limited person are permitted.
and Cub Scouts will be on hand for the Festival can be assured that there Bicycles or unicycles are also
pancake breakfast, helping to set up are some rules in effect to ensure prohibited in the festival area.
tables and get the “secret” batter pre- that everyone at the event enjoys a Bicycles or unicycles can be placed
pared beginning at about 6 a.m. It safe environment. in the rack provided at the perime-
takes an additional “troop” of 15-20 Members of the Romulus City ter of the event.
volunteers including parents and Council enacted a Special Events No skateboard, roller skates,
Scout leaders to help prepare the Ordinance (Number 99-151) several roller blades or any other similar
propane powered griddles, the wash- years ago which remains in effect. devices are permitted in the special
ing stations and all the other equip- The ordinance prohibits bringing event area either.
ment necessary to produce the break- any animal (including fish or rep- Visitors to the festival should also
fasts. tiles) to the special event, whether not bring radios, tape players, stere-
“It does take a lot of people,” with or without a leash, unless the os, boom boxes, speakers or any
Laginess said, “there is a lot of work animal is part of an event which has other device which transmits music
involved.” been authorized by the members of or sound into the special event area.
Troop 872 is always looking for new the city council. Dogs used as guide Violations of the ordinance are a
Scouts, Laginess said, and anyone dogs or leader dogs for a person municipal civil infraction which
interested can give him a call at (734) who is legally blind, a hearing dog carries a fine of $50 plus any costs,
223-5807 for more information. for a deaf or audibly impaired per- damages or expenses authorized
“Best pancakes, anywhere,” he con- son or a service dog for a physically under applicable law.
cluded.