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Martin Luthur King Jr. celebration set Jan. 21

Plans are already under way School Auditorium,. ” days. It was officially observed in
for the celebration marking The event is sponsored annu- President Ronald Reagan all 50 states for the first time in
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in ally by the City of Romulus, the 2000.
Romulus later this month. Romulus Ministerial Alliance signed the holiday into law in 1983. Celebrated annually on the
A community celebration and the Romulus Community third Monday of January, Martin
titled Standing Up For School District. Romulus Middle Luther King Day is a time when
Democracy, will begin at 7:30 School, where the Community tact Committee Chairman, the campaign for a federal holiday the nation pauses to remember
a.m. Jan. 21 at Romulus Middle March will begin is located at Rev. Arthur Willis, (313)701-2413 in Dr. King's honor began soon Dr. King's life and work, but also
School and the Community 37300 Wick Road. There will be a or Romulus City Clerk Ellen after his assassination in 1968. to honor his legacy by making
March will begin at 8 a.m. when shuttle service provided from Craig-Bragg at (734) 955-4545. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday a day of community
participants will walk to Romulus High School at 9650 Dr. King was the chief the holiday into law in 1983, and service, “a day on, not a day off.”
Romulus High School for break- Wayne Road to Romulus Middle spokesperson for nonviolent it was first observed three years It is a federal holiday and offices,
fast served by members of the School from 7 until 7:45 a.m. activism in the Civil Rights later. At first, some states resis- both federal, county, state and
Romulus Rotary club. At 9:30 For more information about Movement, which successfully ted observing the holiday as local are closed. Banks are
a.m., the official program will the annual community celebra- protested racial discrimination such, giving it alternative names closed and there is no mail deliv-
begin in the Romulus High tion of Dr. King's birthday, con- in federal and state law. The or combining it with other holi- ery.
Police investigate shootings

Michigan State Police are continuing pital and police said the victims were in
the investigation into a shooting that left stable, but critical condition.
two Inkster men in critical condition Detectives executed several search
Christmas night, Dec. 25. warrants in the area but have not con-
Inkster police were called to a home firmed whether the shootings were two
in the area of Carlysle and Harriet separate incidents or related, police
streets where they discovered two men, said.
one 22 and one 26, suffering from gun- Police were not releasing any further
shot wounds, according to police reports. details of the incident at press time.
Officials called the Michigan State Police Anyone with information is asked to
to investigate the double shooting. The call Michigan State Police at (734) 287-
two men were transported to a local hos- 5000.
Senior tax help is available Sewing Sisters

The Inkster Commission on Aging Sewing Sisters group includes, from left,

serves on the Commission on Aging. The women stitch up quilts which are car-
The Romulus Senior Center will provide income, W2 forms for those who eared a Inkster residents Reletha Rice, Betty Jackson and Deborah Owens. Owens also
free tax services through AARP again this salary or wages, proof of residential taxes ried by police officers in Inkster patrol cars and are given to Inkster children to
year. paid, unemployment compensation comfort them in times of stress. Photo by Julie Brown
City Treasurer Stacy Paige, along with a records, dependent care provider informa-
group of trained volunteers, will help sen- tion statements which include the name,
ior and low income residents with tax fil- employer identification number, Social Dollar Store robber sought
ings. Security Number and any other 1099 forms.
The first day tax services will be avail- Those who plan to itemize deductions Inkster police are continuing the Road.
able will be Feb. 21 and appointment will need all receipts or canceled checks. search for a man who robbed a General Anyone with information about the sus-
scheduling began Jan. 7. Band statements showing any earned divi- Dollar store at gunpoint on Christmas Eve. pect or the robbery is asked to contact the
Those using the service will need to pro- dend amounts. The only description provided by Inkster Police Detective Bureau at (313)
vide a copy of their income tax return from To make an appointment, call the senior police of the suspect is that he is a younger 563-9850, ext. 23125. Callers can remain
last year, all forms indicating federal center at (734) 955-4120. black man. He reportedly fled the scene of anonymous.
Police provided no further information
the Inkster robbery as a passenger in a
Authors to speak at library white vehicle, heading toward Inkster regarding the ongoing investigation.

The Romulus Library will offer some Camps in World War II beginning at 6:30
interesting secrets, insights into World on Thursday, Feb. 28.
War II prisoner of war camps and high- In March, visitors can explore the art
lights of craft beers during the first of craft beer with author Bill Rapai
weeks of the new year. whose book Brewed in Michigan was
As part of the winter Author Speaker named a Notable Book. Rapai will speak
Series, Karen Dybis will be featured at at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. Dybis is The programs are free and no regis-
the author of Secret Detroit and will dis- tration is required. The speakers are
cuss several fun and interestingly sponsored by the Friends of the
obscure places to explore in Detroit, fea- Romulus Public Library. The library is
tured in her book. located at 11121 Wayne Road in
In February, Greg Sumner will dis- Romulus. For more information, call
cuss his new book, Michigan POW (734) 942-7589.

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