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Defeated candidate faces charge for obscene call

Sheena Barnes, also known as Commission) attorney, according date inspections and permits
Sheena Devina Green, 62, to court records. ” from the Wayne County
appeared for arraignment before A failed candidate for The phone call includes vulgar language, Department of Health.
Judge Brian Oakley in 34th Sumpter Township treasurer, sexual references and racial slurs The phone call includes vul-
District Court Jan. 12 on charges Barnes is charged with making gar language, sexual references
of malicious use of the tele- the malicious and obscenity rid- along with the explicit threat of violence. and racial slurs along with the
phone. dled call to Sumpter Township explicit threat of violence
Barnes, of Sumpter Township, Supervisor Tim Bowman last against both Bowman and his
was required by the court to pro- August, prior to the November the stated physical threat. must be updated. According to wife.
vide a $1,000 personal bond and ballot. In the recorded call she Barnes' call was prompted, township records at the time of The Sumpter Township police
another court hearing on the shouted obscenities and exple- according to township officials, the call, Barnes' barbeque busi- referred the matter to Van Buren
charges was to be scheduled. tives at Bowman, and implied by a letter sent to all township ness which she operates from a Township for investigation in an
Barnes who posted the bond, threats to him and his wife. After businesses in an effort to ensure trailer on her Sumpter Road effort to avoid any appearance of
appeared in person for the hearing the recording message, that all businesses were compli- property, had not been licensed conflict of interest.
arraignment although she Bowman referred the recording ant with local ordinances. since 2018. According to town- No date for Barnes' next court
refused to speak with an MIDC to the police department citing reminding the owners that per- ship officials, her business was, appearance had been set at
(Michigan Indigent Defense harassment, intimidation, and mits are required and that fees at that time, also lacking up-to- press time.
Search for new director of Inkster library continues

Area library professionals are years of professional library negotiable based on experience www.inkster.lib.mi.us. ences with contact information.
asked to check out the open posi- experience in a public library, of with a 90-day probationary peri- Applications will be accepted Electronic submissions and
tion at the Leanna Hicks Public which at least two years have od, officials said. until the position is filled. requests for additional informa-
Library in Inkster. been in a management or super- Benefits include healthcare, Electronic submissions are tion should be directed to
With the departure of former visory position; thorough knowl- paid personal days, and up to a required. Interested individuals Leanna Hicks Public Library
library director Betty Smith for a edge of public library service; $3,500 retirement matching plan. should forward a cover letter Board at twilliams@inksterli-
job in West Fargo, ND last April, financial management experi- Additional information about addressing the position require- brary.org. Use the email provided
the library board of directors is ence; an understanding of tech- the library can be found at ments, a resume, and three refer- for any questions.
continuing to search for a new nology and its application in pub-
library leader. lic libraries; strong management
The new Leanna Hicks Public skills; excellent communication
Library building opened in and interpersonal relationship
March 2021 and serves a popula- skills; and the ability to establish
tion of approximately 25,000 and maintain effective working
funded primarily through a dedi- relationships with diverse
cated 2 mill tax levy. groups.
Inkster is a multicultural com- Candidates are also required
munity and officials said they to have sufficient mobility to
work to provide access to “big- work in a library setting operat-
city” amenities while retaining a ing office equipment and able to
small-town feeling. A small but lift, push or pull at least 20
dedicated staff works to provide pounds with or without reason-
excellent customer service able accommodations. Physical
resulting in a community that demands include stooping,
strongly supports the library, kneeling, crouching, and reach-
according to a statement on the ing overhead and horizontally.
city website soliciting applica- This is a full-time position of
tions for the position. 40 or more hours per week; how-
The position requires an ever, actual hours may vary and
MLS/MLIS from a graduate pro- could include some evenings and
gram accredited by the American weekends. The position is offer-
Library Association. Additional ing an annual base salary start-
qualifications include three ing at $58,000 and up to $60,000