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Stella returns to library

The favorite Bernese drawing and printmaking.
Mountain Dog in Plymouth, ” Inland Press of Detroit is the
Stella, will return to the A variety of publisher.
Plymouth District Library to family activities Proceeds from the books sold
launch her new book, from 1-3 will be shared with the library
p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24. are also planned and a non-profit Veterans sup-
Stella's adventures continue for the day. port group. Stella is certified as
in the second book in the series a service dog and she and
written by Bob Ostendorf who Ostendorf, a Vietnam veteran,
has been Stella's companion for are frequent visitors at area VA
many years. Mullen, who created the remark- hospitals, lending emotional sup-
A variety of family activities able illustrations in Stella's first port to veterans.
are also planned for the day. book has illustrated this second Attendees are encouraged to
Ostendorf will read from the book as well. Mullen will share bring a photo of their own pet, for
book with Stella by his side and his process of creating the illus- a special Love Your Pet display
photo opportunities with Stella trations for the book in a unique at the library.
will be available. Copies of both combination of art and technolo- For more information, contact
Stella's books will be on hand for gy. Mullen earned his bachelors the library at (734) 453-0750, ext.
purchase. of fine arts degree at Wayne State 242. the library is located at 223
Regional artist Michael University where he studied South Main St. in Plymouth.
School board trustee nominated for honor

Melandie Hines, who serves A private reception for the achieve it. Never let someone American community locally,
as the vice president of the African American Leadership tell you that you can't reach your regionally and statewide. In
Wayne-Westland Community Award nominees took place ear- goals or aspirations. When 2014, Congresswoman Brenda
Schools Board of Education, has lier this month and a public preparation meets your opportu- Lawrence discussed pulling
been nominated for the 6th awards ceremony will take place nity, your destination is limit- together African American com-
Annual African American from 6-9 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 22, less,” Hines said. munity leaders, business lead-
Leadership Award. This award at the Charles H. Wright Museum The African American ers, and African American elect-
recognizes and honors public of African American History. Leadership Awards derived ed officials to ensure we are
servants, and business and com- Tickets are still available for pur- from an idea to create an experi- united and working together on
munity leaders, for their local, chase at miblackleader.com. ence that recognizes and salutes issues.
regional, and statewide contribu- Hines noted that she was hon- public servants, business lead- For more information on the
tions to the African American ored to be nominated. ers, and community leaders for award, visit www.miblackleader
community. “If you dream it you can their contributions to the African .com. Melandie Hines
Matching fund drive for PARC to end next week

The Double Your $100 gift matching fit from the matching funds will be instru- create a future where its doors will tions of any amount online (mobile friend-
program to benefit the Plymouth Arts and mental in the ability of PARC to continue remain open to all,” Soenen said. ly) at www.plymouthparc.com/donate/ or
Recreation Complex (PARC) will contin- enriching the lives of everyone in the During the “Double your $100 “ por- by mail at Plymouth PARC, 650 Church
ue through the end of the month. community by providing a destination in tion of our overall fundraising initiative, St., Plymouth, MI 48170.
The program was introduced in Plymouth for quality arts, education, and Soenen and his wife, Colleen, will match PARC is a 501(c)3 public charity, lead-
January as an opportunity for supporters recreation programs, noted PARC the first $100 of every contribution until ing the effort to convert the historic
to make a donation and have the first $100 President Don Soenen. the goal of $100,000 in matching donations Central Middle School and the 16.6 acres
of their contribution matched. “Our ultimate goal of the “Double Your has been reached or until the deadline of on which it stands, into an arts, education
According to PARC officials, they are $100” gift matching program and any Feb. 28. and recreation complex serving the
currently about one-third of the way to future fundraising initiatives will be to PARC is currently welcoming dona- greater Plymouth community.
their $100,000 goal. preserve the historic building in which
The donations and the increased bene- PARC resides, pursue our mission and

MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 04, 2019
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-027 2A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on January 28, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb. Nays –
None. Abstain – Wadsworth, Williams. Motion Carried.
3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson’s Report
Councilwoman Talley gave a reminder of the 18 th Annual Soul Food Dinner on Feb. 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m at
Romulus High School. Councilwoman Williams presented a resolution to Sharon Walker recognizing the award
th
she received from the 13 Congressional District Democratic Party Organization for her commitment to the 13 th
District and the City of Romulus.
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
6A. Clerk’s Report
19-028 6A1. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg, to sched-
ule the City-Wide Spring No-Fee Permit Yard Sale dates as follows: Thursday, May 16 th thru Sunday, May 19,
2019, with rain dates: Thursday, May 23 rd thru Sunday, May 26, 2019 Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-029 6A2. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to grant a no-fee permit to Mr. Dean Bacheller, from
Affordable Comfort Heating and Cooling in Allen Park, Michigan to install a furnace at 5987 Metro Street,
Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, gave a reminder of the various ways to pay property taxes which are due on February
th
14 . They can be paid by mail, city hall drop box, credit card (over the counter), credit card (by phone), on-line,
e-check. Wayne County Clerk, Cathy Garrett, performed the swearing-in ceremony for four of the Romulus
School Board members: Judy Kennard, Edward Martell, Denisa Terrell, and Ursula Wester.
7. Public Comment
Gina Wilson-Steward, River Rouge, announced that the next meeting of the NAACP will be held on Feb. 11 th at
7:00 p.m. at the Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights; and, the March 11 th meeting will be held in
Garden City.
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
Councilwoman Williams announced that Lavora Barnes was elected as the first woman party chair at the
Michigan Democratic Convention.
10. Communication
Councilwoman Talley gave a thank you to those who have been praying for her father, Deacon Talley, during his
surgery which took place earlier today. Councilman Wadsworth spoke about the new concrete being laid in the
Oakbrook Subdivision. Mayor Pro-Tem Barden complimented the DPW workers on the fine job they did plow-
ing the roads.
11. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on February 4, 2019.
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