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PLYMOUTH

Speed racers

Veterans and Scouts enjoy competition

Julie Brown them.” James Kendall, who served in
Staff Writer The indoor track, at an angle, Iraq and Afghanistan, was the
was the cheering crowd's focus as veteran winner that day and
Military veterans James the miniature cars took turns in recalled being a member of the
Kendall of Plymouth Township heats. Cub Scouts. Al Sneath, who was
and Al Sneath of Canton enjoyed “I was a Cub Scout. We used to in the Boy Scouts, noted his mili-
some old-fashioned fun at the race on a wooden track. Now tary service was duty “back in the
Plymouth Veterans of War Post everything's electronic. But the States” as a firefighter stationed
6695 on a recent Saturday. cars are exactly the same, they in Savannah, GA. His dad, he
Sneath and Kendall were haven't changed,” commented said, worked with Scouts.
among about a half dozen veter- Maxworthy. “We did crash and rescue. I
ans who joined Boy Scouts in rac- The military veterans gar- did helicopters in Vietnam,” said
ing cars indoors at the post. nered trophies and certificates. Sneath. His aim Feb. 9 for the
“Oh, it's great,” said Kendall, McKinley and her husband, both young people is “Respect for the
who completed his nursing train- veterans, have visited European veterans,” with Kendall adding,
ing in the Army and works at the military cemeteries. She emcees “This isn't just for us. We're here
Veterans Administration veterans' remembrance events, to help other veterans.”
Hospital in Ann Arbor. “I actually including Memorial Day. The military men did some
won, for once.” “We need to start connecting good-natured ribbing that morn-
The post on Mill Street, which this younger generation with that ing among service branches. The
also is home to the Vietnam older generation,” the Scout youth race winners were Adam
Veterans of America Plymouth- mom noted. She said some stu- Stickler who took first place, Pete
Canton Chapter, was filled on dents don't enjoy history class but Mascaro who came in second Fun was the order of the day for Boy Scouts, family members and
Saturday, Feb. 9, for a Boy Scout added, “history is just a bunch of place and Charlie Lievense who the military veterans.
car race. stories. They (veterans) seem won third place honors.
“It goes back awhile,” said very happy to make those con- Krista McKinley noted that Andrew Lievense had the job such a race as a pack, and seek-
Cubmaster Krista McKinley of nections. Now we're just trying to the top three times were very of releasing cars uniformly on the ing volunteers.
Plymouth Township who heads expand it,” she added of those close. “We're talking Olympic track as the crowd cheered and “It's a fast car too,” Radachy
up Pack 293. Most of the boys cross-age relationships. close,” she said. applauded. said, and was previously raced by
come from Farrand and Bird ele- Both McKinley and her hus- John Maxworthy agreed that “They learn how to win prop- his son and grandson. Kendall, as
mentary schools, along with a few band are VFW members, and she the traditional Pinewood Derby erly and lose with grace. They the veteran winner, raced the
parochial schools. told the veterans there, “You are races have stood the test of time: learn to complete something Scouts. McKinley shared kind
John Maxworthy of Plymouth a living history book.” McKinley “A lot of the dads bring their cars, from start to finish,” as well as words, as did others with the
Township noted Pinewood Derby told parents who see a veteran of race their sons, not official.” developing engineering and Scout Motto of “Do Your Best” on
competition dates to the early any war to “encourage your kid to There were 64 Scouts in first craftsmanship skills,” McKinley their t-shirts.
1950s, adding, “We've only been go up and say, 'Thank you for your through fifth grades that day at said. “I am very proud of all the
involved as long as our sons have. service.' Veterans have amazing the VFW. Parents and volunteers McKinley had some help with boys. You learn how to lose with
I have a third- and a fourth-grad- stories.” said they appreciate the pack get- a larger soapbox derby car dignity. If you're disappointed,
er. As long as they've been Scouts Veterans also often are willing ting free meeting space from the owned by Steve Radachy. She that's OK. You should be proud of
we've been building and racing to share their stories, she added. VFW post. was gauging parent interest in the work you did,” McKinley said.
Meeting Court on the west side, necessitated a call extra $300,000 for something…My issue is bined fire services trial at the Lake Pointe
A township fire last month on Sheffield
Last year after a failed 11-month com-
“I'm not sure we want to spend and
for mutual aid from the Northville- we should be sharing services so we pro- Fire Station No. 2, Northville Township
FROM PAGE 1 Plymouth Fire Department to use the 100- vide good service at the proper cost-for the moved out. During the period the station
foot aerial ladder truck. difference we could buy another ambu- had to be closed numerous times because
Currently, with one exception, the Township officials reported it was 30 lance,” Vorva retorted. of insufficient staffing. The station had
township fire department has no way to minutes before the truck arrived on the “We don't need another ambulance.” been closed since 2012 when a longstand-
battle fires of more than one story or per- scene, likely because the volunteers-on- Supervisor Kurt Heise responded. ing shared-service agreement between the
form rescue work above ground level and call must first drive to the fire station to Treasurer Mark Clinton said he wanted township and the City of Plymouth ended
must rely on mutual aid from surrounding retrieve the vehicle. to know the risks involved in not having a abruptly, resulting in radical restructuring
communities for use of an aerial truck or As the discussion escalated, Vorva ladder truck. and layoffs in the fire departments of both
engine-ladder apparatus, Phillips said. cross-examined Phillips in detail, ques- “Do I want to be the one who's responsi- communities.
Many times, fire officials report, critical tioning how the township was able to pro- ble for a person being trapped on a top “No fire department in this region can
minutes are lost when the available equip- tect the citizens without a ladder truck floor because I didn't want to spend have everything,” said Doroshewitz. “The
ment dispatched to the scene is found to and asking whether there was a mutual- $30,000 a year for the next 10 years…I'm money is burning a hole in somebody's
be inadequate for the rescue of victims, aid policy in effect with neighboring com- not sure I want to be that person,” he said. pocket.”
necessitating an 11th-hour call for help to munities. “You're haggling over $30,000 a year,” Vorva pressed Phillips, “How many
neighboring fire departments, like Canton, “When is the last time we had a work- Heise scolded Vorva. people have died over the last 20-years in
Northville and Livonia. ing ladder truck? Since 2012, has there Trustee Bob Doroshewitz, who has those buildings, because of fires?”
Phillips highlighted various township been any fires in these buildings? Do you publicly admitted he has not been an avid “None,” Phillips replied.
landmarks of critical importance, like have an agreement for auto-mutual-aid? or enthusiastic supporter of the township “If there's one, that's one too damn
Plymouth Independence Village, Bosch Have they ever denied use of that? A union fire department in the past, said many. You tell the citizens you're betting
Corp., the Burroughs building, St. John's tower truck would be better for taking he's in favor of a “regional plan where the nothing's going to happen-I'm not telling
Seminary and Conference Center, Hilton most people out of Independent Village, (a chiefs get together.” them,” said Heitman.
Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort large multi-story assisted living facility on
Inn and Oerlikon, Phillips where ladder Northville Road),” he said. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
trucks were a necessity, and most often “I want to be clear, we're going to be ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019
two or more units were required. getting the kind of equipment that's going 6:00 P.M.
Phillips emphasized three-story 35-foot to work for us, so at the same time we're PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday,
buildings like Northridge Church, LA (not) buying stuff just so to buy it,” Vorva March 7, 2019 commencing at 6:00 p.m., to consider:
Fitness and Red Roof Inn, indicating it stated. Application 1591, R78-020-02-0056-000, 14585 Shadywood, R-1 zoning district is requesting four variances to con-
was only a partial list of buildings the Phillips disagreed with Vorva's idea, struct an addition and front porch:
department could not adequately protect. based on his experience, that a tower 1. Rear yard setback required 50 Feet, proposed 45 Feet, variance requested 5 Feet.
2. Front yard setback required 25 Feet, proposed 24 Feet, variance requested 1 Foot.
Phillips added that the new Hillside truck would be a better choice, claiming 3. Side yard setback required 5 Feet, proposed 4.5 Feet, variance requested 5 Inches.
Residences slated for the Court House raising and lowering the bucket for rescue 4. Percentage of lot coverage 25%, proposed 26%, variance requested 1% percent.
Grill property would be four stories high is much slower process than the ladder The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF ROMULUS
2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE
2019 BOARD OF REVIEW
To all residents and other interested parties: Agendas, Minutes and Board Packets for the Charter Township of Plymouth Board
of Trustee Meetings are available for review online at www.plymouthtwp.org under Agendas/Minutes and in the Clerk’s Office To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall,
at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth MI 48170 Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and times by
The Board of Trustees is adding a minimum of one (1) study session meeting per month for the rest of the year. The dates in APPOINTMENT ONLY for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared,
boldface are the additions to the normal schedule. The Study Sessions are planned for the first Tuesday of each month until fur- as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to.
ther notice. Any cancellations of the Study Sessions will be publicly posted in the display box outside the front doors of Township
Hall and on the Township website at www.plymouthtwp.org. The schedule is as follows: March 11, 2019: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
February 26, March 5, 12 and 26, April 2, 9 and 23, May 7, 14, and 28, June 4, 11 and 25 July 2, 9, and 23, August 6, 13, and March 12, 2019: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
27, September 3, 10 and 24, October 1, 8, and 22, November 5, 12, and 26, December 3 and 10. March 13, 2019: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Special meetings will continue to be scheduled as needed and will likely occur on the third Tuesdays of the month when Board Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board
Meetings are not already scheduled.
OR (2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all
The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Board of Trustee Meetings. Citizen input is anticipated and encouraged. written appeals/documentation no later than March 13, 2019 at 11:00 am.
Jerry W Vorva Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to
Plymouth Township Clerk
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of
Publish: February 21, 2019 PT0234 - 022119 2.5 x 2.964 authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of
Review.

To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520.
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on:
July 16, 2019: 9:30 am
December 10, 2019: 9:30 am
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”.

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