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Murder at the Howard Johnson's will
open at The Tipping Point Theater in
Northville on Jan. 30.
One leading character, Arlene, cannot
decide whether to stay with Paul, her
dumpy car salesman husband of many
years, or leave him for Mitchell, their den-
tist, who has swept her off her feet. The
lovers finally conspire to murder Paul in a
roomat the local Howard Johnson'smotel.
The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. on
Murder at the Howard Johnson's from
Thursdays through Saturdays Jan. 30
through March 9. Matinees are at 3 p.m.
Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. A specialmati-
nee performance has been added on
Wednesday, Feb. 19.
The theatre is located at 361 E. Cady St.
in Northville. Tickets are $29 to $32 for
adults and $27 to $30 for students and sen-
ior citizens and are available by calling the
box office at (248) 347-0003.
For more information, call Lynn Wilde
Concannon at (248) 347-0003.
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January 30, 2014
CITY OF ROMULUS
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OFA PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE
OUTDOOR STORAGE YARD
TERRA CONTRACTING SERVICES ~ 6760 METROPLEX
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 for the purpose of considering a Special Land Use proposal. The
public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Planning Commission has set the public hearing to consider a request from Terra Contracting
Services for a proposed outdoor storage yard for metal containers and portable trailers located on a
6.58+/-acre parcel at 6760 Metroplex Drive. Parcel # 82-80-008-01-0016-300. Zoning: M-1 Light
Industrial District. Accessory outdoor storage yards are permitted in the M-1 Light Industrial
District, subject to Special Land Use Approval. Copies of the application are available for review at
City Hall during regular business hours.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said
request. Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 and
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: January 30, 2014
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: January 30, 2014
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings –January 21 2014
A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams. Members Absent: Yack. Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-
Honsowetz, Greg Hohenberger, Brad Sharp, Gregg King, Debbie Janice. Others Present: Chevron Representatives: Kenneth Hedrick,
and Robert Hough.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, seconded by Anthony to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimous-
ly.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC Item 1. Energy Savings Performance Contract Update (CLS)
The Board received a PowerPoint pres-
entation on the status of the Energy Savings Performance Contract. The presentation covered Project Goals, Aging Township Facilities,
Major Energy Conservation Measures, Project Accomplishments, What We Are Achieving Together, Construction Period Savings to
Date, Monitoring & Verification of Savings, Positive By-Products, and Keeping the Community Informed. The construction phase
ended and as of January 1, 2014 the Measurement and Verification (M&V) Phase has begun. The board will receive a summary of the
energy savings through the construction phase as well as an overview of the M&V Phase implementation.
Adjourn
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Sneideman at 7:45 p.m. to adjourn. Motion carried by all members present. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett,
Clerk –
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: January 30, 2014
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ORTHVILLE
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OMULUS
Thoroughbred racing
OK’d at Northville Downs
New programs now available at Romulus Public Library
Murder at the Howard Johnson’s opens at Tipping Point
Thoroughbred racing will come to
NorthvilleDowns after all.
Following the rejection of the application
to add Thoroughbred racing to the current
harness schedule, the Michigan Gaming
Control Board approved the application of
NorthvilleDowns last Tuesday.
The board had denied an application from
Northville Dec. 18, but stated in the executive
order issued last week that additional infor-
mation was provided by the track manage-
ment thatmerited reconsideration.
The state board members detailed several
conditions for theNorthville approval howev-
er. The track racing surface must be flattened
to a grade more conducive to Thoroughbreds
by May 15. The track must also install a chute
and rail by June 10, install additional fencing
by July 10, and build a 10-horse saddling pad-
dock andwalking ring by July 30.
The board also issued permission for thor-
oughbred racing at Hazel Park and that track,
like Northville, must submit monthly
progress updates to the board executive
director.
Following a schedule proposed in
December by the Michigan Horsemen's
Benevolent and Protective Association and
the tracks, Thoroughbred racing would take
place at Northville Downs for 16 afternoon
cards on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
fromOct. 12 toNov. 16.
The Michigan Harness Horsemen's
Association plans to appeal the new decision.
In a statement, theMHHA took issue with the
timing of the decision, which moves the start-
ing date of the harness schedule from Jan. 31
at Northville, as originally planned, to March
7.
“We are horrified by the MGCB's decision
and have expressed our concerns about both
the moral and legal implications of today's
orders,” the statement read. “Time will tell if
the tracks apparent strategy to wrestle com-
plete control of the industry away from the
horsemen will succeed, but there is no ques-
tion that the short-term impact will be harm-
ful to thousands of horsemen - not to mention
countless local agricultural economies
around the state.”
seek bachelor's and master's degrees and
attend dental school at the University of
Detroit-Mercy.
“Just the fact that everything is paid for is
ahead start,” Paige said.
“I will have two years of college under my
belt when I leave high school. That's very
comforting.”
Paige said students interested in admis-
sion to the Early College program are
required to write essays, answer some ques-
tions and take a placement test. The week
before classes started, the students visited
the Western Campus of WCCCD, checked
out the book store and became comfortable
with the college.
Classmate Kayla Brooks called Early
College “a unique and interesting experi-
ence.”
“I truly enjoy being in it and being offered
such a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” she
said. “It is an honor to be in the programand
to earn not only my diploma, but my associ-
ates degree at the same time…I amdefinite-
ly proud and privileged to be in this Early
College program.”
After earning her high school diploma
and associates degree, Brooks said she plans
to transfer the credits to a four-year online
college, the University of Phoenix. She plans
to earn a bachelor's degree and become a
teacher.
Michael Dotson, president of the Western
Campus of WCCCD, said he is proud of the
college's partnership with the Romulus
Community Schools and others in Wayne
County. He called the Romulus Early
College “successful.”
“This program resulted from a strong
commitment of the Romulus Community
Schools and the Romulus students as well.
These students have agreed to add a year to
their high school studies in order that they
will graduate from high school with an asso-
ciates degree after that fifth year.
For more information on Romulus Early
College, callMockeridge at (734) 532-1000.
A full range of programs will be
offered in February and March at
the Romulus Public Library, 11121
WayneRoad.
The schedule of events for young
people and families includes:
Free Preschool Story Time will
be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays,
through March 18. The sessions are
open to children ages 3½ to 5.
Participants read stories, sing songs
and do a craft. Register at the front
desk.
The free Toddler Story Time will
be offered at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays,
until March 20. The program is open
to children ages 2 to 3½. Children
will read stories, sing songs andplay.
The first-ever library Winter
Reading Program, “A Winter
Wonderland,” is also free and open
to young people ages 2 to 12. Bingo
cards will be distributed beginning
Monday, Feb. 3. The card can be
used to redeem prizes for reading
through Saturday, April 5. No regis-
tration is required, but more infor-
mation can be obtained at the front
desk.
The University of Michigan
Science and Reading Program for
2014 is called “Predators and Prey.”
The program, which is open to chil-
dren ages 6 to 11, explores the rela-
tionships between predators and
prey. Workshops will be offered at 1
p.m. on Saturdays: Feb. 22 (“Meals
with Megafauna”) and March 15
(“Present Day Predators and Prey”).
Registration is required at the front
desk or by calling the library at (734)
942-7589.
A free teenmoviematinee featur-
ing “The Mortal Instruments: City of
Bones” is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, at the library. The
movie is rated PG-13 and lasts about
two hours. Those 12 and older are
invited, although 12-year-olds need
a signed permission slip. Register at
the front desk.
Celebrate Black History Month
in the Romulus Library Meeting
Room starting at 6:30 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 24. Miz Rosie will present
African musical instruments and
will use them to tell some African
and African-American folktales. The
program is open to everyone ages 4
and older. Space will be limited, so
sign up at the front desk. The activi-
ty is funded in part by the Michigan
Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
and the Michigan Humanities
Council.
TheRomulus Public Library con-
tinues to be open more hours than
any time in city history: 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. Monday through Thursday and
noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The library is closed onSunday.
For more information on library
programs, call (734) 942-7589 or visit
thewebsitewww.romulus.lib.mi.us.
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Celebrating a hero
Martin Luther King Day Committee Chairman the Rev. Arthur Willis, left, City
Councilman William Wadsworth and members of Boy Scout Troop 872 were at the
front of the march on Wick Road from Romulus Middle School to Romulus High
School last week. The march was part of the celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. in the city, one of the largest in the state. Keynote speaker U.S. Rep. John
Conyers talked about his experiences with Dr. King and how he worked in Congress
to get Martin Luther King Day established. The day included the march, a pancake
breakfast served by the Romulus Rotary Club and a full program in the high school
auditorium, where Conyers was speaking.