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January 30, 2020 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 3

WAYNE - WESTLAND

Customer returns cash canister to credit union

George Condash seems to define the on the counter. There was, in fact, only
term “honest man” $27,000 in the black plastic container.
Last week, Condash, a Westland resi- A guard from an armored truck service
dent, noticed a plastic container in the left the cassette containing the cash on
drive through lane near the Wayne the driveway pavement during a pick up
Westland Credit Union on Wayne Road. from the credit union about a half hour
He said he thought that the rectangu- before Condash discovered it at around 2
lar, dark-colored box was probably trash p.m.
and that somebody should pick it up so “It's not mine and any honest person, I
that everyone using the ATM or drive would hope, would take it back in,”
through wouldn't have to swerve around Condash is quoted as saying.
it. He stopped his car, got out and picked His actions have drawn attention on
up the plastic cassette, only to discover social media and with television news
that it was full of cash. crews who reported his actions.
Video surveillance cameras show that Alicia Stewart of the Wayne Westland
Condash, 53, looked at the cassette he Credit Union presented Condash with a
picked up and then without hesitation small reward as a token of appreciation
took it back inside the credit union. An for his actions in returning the cash to the
outside label on the container said it con- cashier at the counter.
tained $40,000. “It could've ended in a very different
Condash, a pipe fitter at Ford Motor way for us, but Mr. Condash was very hon-
Co., took it into the credit union building est, and a good person to return the
and asked if there was a reward for money, so we appreciate that very much,” Surveillance cameras caught the image of George Condash returning the cash canis-
returning $40,000 as he put the container Stewart said. ter to the credit union.
Owner of storage project offers site to city for $1

Metro Storage owner Tim the land from the city in 2016 for efficient, but was unable to build could receive about $326,000 in County Land Bank and county
Judge has offered to sell the East $1, although Gouin explained that within acceptable costs. Gouin reimbursement for the remedia- officials will attempt to market
Michigan Avenue property where his cost was actually $10,001. reiterated that Judge has spent tion at the site, which has not the land.
a $3 million project was planned She said that currently Judge more than $256,000 on the project been done. Gouin said that there had been
to the City of Wayne for $1. is facing a loss of $256,000 on the to date on various fees for engi- Gouin reminded the council a great deal of misinformation
Wayne Economic project and has unpaid taxes neering, permits and utility instal- members that the city has not col- circulated about the project
Development Director Lori from 2018 and 2019 of about lation at the site. He has put the lected tax revenue from the site including erroneous and unflat-
Gouin presented a project update $18,334. She told the council that site on the market, she said. as it is in the Downtown tering information about Judge
and Judge's offer to members of as Judge attempted to move for- The land is on the site of a for- Development Authority bound- and his business practices.
the city council at their regular ward with the construction, he mer radiator manufacturing plant aries and that entity collects the “Mr. Judge is very disturbed
meeting last week. found that costs, particularly of and is considered contaminated. city share of tax revenue. about some things that have been
Gouin explained that she had steel needed for the building, had Council members previously She said that if Judge does not said,” Gouin told the council “He
several conversations with Judge escalated beyond cost effective- approved the establishment of a pay the taxes on the property, is a very good man and he is
and had reviewed his financial ness for him. He revamped the Brownfield Development area for Wayne County will claim the site already out $256,000 on the prop-
records of the plan to construct a plan, she reminded the council the site allowing Judge to recoup and offer it to the city for the erty.”
95,000-square-foot project on the members, in 2017 and 2018, in some of the costs of mediating the unpaid amount. If the city refus- Council members took no
2.3 acre parcel. Judge purchased attempts to make the project cost contamination. Gouin said he es, it will go into the Wayne action on Gouin's report.

Mack the other outreach court programs, such City council chooses president pro-tem
as the Truancy Diversion Program, the
Eviction Diversion Program, juvenile While the upcoming presidential Neither received enough votes to be
FROM PAGE 1 jurisdiction, the Teen Court program, election in Washington D.C. remains an elected when Councilwoman Tasha
Law Day and Constitution Day activities issue in the headlines, the balloting for a Green voted against both their nomina-
the Wayne Rotary Club in July. at local schools, and the informal intern- city council president pro tem in tions.
Mack said she is committed to ending ship program,” she said in a prepared Westland is complete. At the meeting last week, Londeau
stigma and helping people with sub- statement. Mike Londeau, elected to his second and Herzberg were again both nominat-
stance use disorders and mental illness- In her “spare” time, Mack said she is term on the council in the November, ed for the position. Councilman Jim
es stay out of the criminal justice system looking forward to exercising regularly 2019 election, garnered enough support Godbout, Councilwoman Andrea
by securing the treatment they need. and learning yoga. among his fellow council members for Rutkowski and Council President Jim
Her husband, Milt Mack, is also deeply Mack praised the staff at the court election to the post. Hart voted with Londeau, who voted for
committed to this ideal. Milt Mack is on and said that Court Administrator Linda Members of the council were unable himself.
a task force with state court administra- Gable is recognized as one of the best to elect a president pro tem at their Jan. The council did not vote on Herzberg,
tors, chief justices and community men- court administrators in the state. 6 meeting when Londeau and who previously filled the president pro
tal health professionals throughout the “The 29th District Court has an excel- Councilman Peter Herzberg were in tem role, as the four votes gave Londeau
country to re-write civil commitment lent staff, with very low turnover, as well contention for the post. the necessary majority.
and forensic laws to more effectively and is regarded by court users (lawyers
and humanely deal with people suffer- and the public) as being prompt, courte- Valentines for Veterans effort under way
ing from mental illness in the court sys- ous, fair and competent,” Mack said.
tems. She said she will do everything she can As Valentine's Day approaches, U.S. veterans have done so much to protect our
Laura Mack said that her 16-years of to ensure that that reputation continues Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) country and the freedoms we enjoy every
experience as a judge has given her after her retirement. invites local students to participate in the day.”
valuable insights into these mental ill- “It's been a pleasure serving the peo- “Valentines for Veterans” project by making The cards will be delivered on
ness issues, and she said she is looking ple of Wayne for over 16 years, and I am handmade Valentine cards for local veter- Valentine's Day by Dingell to both the John
forward to assisting and traveling with looking forward to the next chapter,” ans. Since 2015, students across the region D. Dingell VA Medical Center and the Ann
her husband. she said. created hundreds of cards to show veterans Arbor VA.
Mack said she also plans to volunteer Her replacement must be a lawyer in how much they are loved and appreciated. Those who wish to participate may drop
her time to help mental health courts good standing who lives in Wayne and This is the sixth year that Dingell has organ- off artwork at Dingell's Michigan offices
throughout the state, including the who has at least five years of experience ized the “Valentines for Veterans” project. through Wednesday, Feb. 12, or call the
Western Wayne County Regional as a lawyer. That appointed judge would “A gesture as small as a handmade card Dearborn office at (313) 278-2936 to arrange
Behavioral Treatment Court that she then be required to be on the ballot in can mean so much to the men and women for pickup. The Dearborn office is located
started at the 29th District Court 6 years 2020. who served our country,” said Dingell. “For at 19855 West Outer Dr., Suite 103-E,
ago. She said it is very important to her If elected in November, Mack's Valentine's Day, I invite all students to join Dearborn, MI 48124. The Ypsilanti office is
that the treatment court continues. replacement would serve until the end us in showing our veterans how much we at 301 West Michigan Ave., Suite 400,
“I will help my successor continue of her current term, 2024. appreciate their service and sacrifices. Our Ypsilanti.

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