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THE BELLEVILLE Wayne settles lawsuit filed by city manager
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Wayne City Manager Lisa
Vol. 136, No. 08 Nocerini will receive an estimat-
Those visiting the ed $25,000 to $50,000 as a settle-
Sumpter Township annex of ment of her civil lawsuit against
the Belleville Public Library former City Councilman
might soon be able to enjoy a Christopher Sanders. The settle-
coffee or sandwich with their ment amount will be paid by the
reading. city insurance carrier as the
See page 2. actions cited in her claim
occurred during Sanders' tenure
on city council.
The settlement amount,
THE CANTON according to a representative of
EAGLE the insurance carrier, is an
EAGLE
amount “less than or equal to”
Vol. 74, No. 08 anticipated legal fees to defend Chris Sanders
the city against Nocerini's claim. John Rhaesa Lisa Nocerini
The Canton Farmers The settlement, approved by Sanders, 52, and Wayne resident or the city insurance carrier for dents felt that Rhaesa's remarks
Market will return with spe- members of the city council dur- Jimmie Lee Chandler, conspired, consideration until last month. and Nocerini lawsuit better fit
cial Off-Season Markets in ing a closed session last week, attempted and made a false Following approval of the set- that description.
March and April at the includes a non-disclosure clause report of a felony to the Wayne tlement amount by a unanimous “As the city manager, she
Summit on the Park. preventing either side from dis- Police Department after stealing vote of council members Mayor knows how the system works and
See page 3.
cussing the particulars of the her keys and planting a starter John Rhaesa emotionally apolo- exactly how this would be han-
negotiation but, the insurance pistol and drug paraphernalia in gized to Nocerini. dled by the insurance company
carrier attorney cautioned, is not her car on Oct. 16, 2017. “I am so sorry this happened and, right or wrong, she would get
THE INKSTER an admission of guilt or fault by She claims that Sanders paid to you,” he said. “I think it is out- a check. She is constantly remind-
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR anyone involved. Chandler $500 to conspire against rageous. Thank you for being the ing us that the city has no money
professional you are and sticking
The suit alleged the damages
her by planting the items and
while she hacks retirement
Vol. 74, No. 08 were incurred during Sanders' then reporting the crimes to the with us. health care and pensions, but she
term from November 2015 until police. “Mr. Sanders, it is time for you didn't hesitate to line her own
Inkster police are investi- May 2018 on the Wayne City She filed her suit on Oct. 15, to move out of the city of Wayne,” pocket. This was just a money
gating claims that the former Council. Nocerini claims, 2020, three years after the alleged he added. grab,” one long-time resident
Parks and Recreation through her attorney Scott Ruark, incident, although it was not While Rhaesa called Sanders'
Director had been privately she suffered damages when referred to city council members actions “outrageous,” other resi- See Lawsuit, page 5
renting the city recreation
complex.
Slippery slope
See page 4.

THE NORTHVILLE Township offering loan of sleds
EAGLE Talk about a slick idea. great to see little ones enjoy-
EAGLE

Vol. 210, No. 08 Residents can now enjoy ing the sledding on the
the new Lending Sled Summit's small snow-covered
Changes in the business Library at the Canton hill, while they learn the
climate imposed by health Township Summit on the value of sharing when they
concerns during the pan- Park. Residents can borrow a have to return it and leave
demic have impacted plans sled to slide down a small hill with just the memory of some
for a new retail shop in near the Summit and then great outdoor winter fun.”
downtown Northville. return the sled when they A sign at the sled stand
See page 3. are done enjoying the snow. points out that sledding hills
The 'Need a Sled - Use a are completely unsuper-
Sled - Have Fun' feature is vised, uninspected, and
located at the east side of the ungroomed, so those who use
THE PLYMOUTH Summit on the Park, located the sledding hills are doing
EAGLE
EAGLE at 46000 Summit Parkway. A so at their own risk.
Vol. 21, No. 08 small sledding hill is adja- In addition, children must
cent that offers a quick little be supervised at all times
Plymouth police are ride next to the stand. and all sledders must watch
warning area residents of “We're excited to offer free out for the safety of others,
several phone scams which access to these snow sleds, officials said.
have been reported recently. where anyone can walk by For more information
See page 4. and use a sled to enjoy a few about the Summit on the
minutes playing in the snow,” Park Sled Library, visit An outdoor enthusiast takes advantage of the fresh snow and
said Canton Recreation www.summitonthepark.org the Summit on the Park Free Lending Sled Library. Photos courtesy of
Specialist Laura Mortier. “It's or call (734) 394-5460. Canton Leisure Services
THE ROMULUS
ROMAN
ROMAN
Vol. 136, No. 08 Nominations now accepted for annual city award
The Romulus Athletic Nominations for the annual Huston-Whipple was a gradu- nile detention center and named, has positively impacted
Center (RAC) has moved into Ruth Huston-Whipple Award for ate of Plymouth High School and addressing environmental and the quality of life in the City of
Phase Two of its reopening Civic Engagement will be accept- worked as a teacher and debate beautification concerns in the Plymouth through his or her
plan, adhering to health and ed in Plymouth through April 30. coach at her alma mater. She city. exceptional civic and/or philan-
safety guidelines. The award is named in honor fought against school policies During her tenure as an elect- thropic engagement.
See page 2. of Ruth Huston-Whipple, the first that discriminated against mar- ed official Huston-Whipple To be eligible for the award,
woman elected as a city commis- ried women and eventually left organized the first city-wide individuals must have demon-
sioner (1934-1949) and the first the district in protest. She refuse collection system in the strated civic and /or philanthrop-
female mayor of Plymouth (1940- remained a leader in the city, served on the zoning board ic engagement within the City of
THE WAYNE 1942) and the first woman to Plymouth community, champi- and represented Plymouth in the Plymouth which shows a com-
EAGLE serve on the Wayne County oning the improvement of inhu- Michigan Municipal League. She munity benefit, delivered with
EAGLE
mane conditions at a local juve-
was a tireless volunteer leader of
integrity and perseverance.
Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 74, No. 08 local organizations including the Married couples can be nominat-
Two alumni of Wayne Plymouth Historical Society, the ed for the award but recipients of
Memorial High School are Plymouth Woman's Club, the the award, current members of
coming home and bringing a Plymouth Garden Club, the the Plymouth City Commission
little star power with them. Plymouth Business and and full-time employees of the
See page 6. Professional Women's Club and city are not eligible.
the Plymouth Canteen Club War Nominees should have con-
Service Committee. tributed to the city of Plymouth
THE WESTLAND Huston-Whipple's leadership at a level above and beyond rea-
EAGLE and dedication to the community sonable expectations and
EAGLE
were more remarkable as she
demonstrated character, commit-
Vol. 74, No. 08 had been disabled at a relatively ment and/or leadership qualities.
young age by a series of strokes. Nominees should have actively
Westland officials are on a The purpose of the Ruth participated in community or
roll attempting to develop a Huston-Whipple Award for Civic civic organizations which influ-
bicycle and pedestrian Engagement is to honor a com- ence the city and have exempli-
action plan for the city. munity member who, like the
See page 5. Ruth Huston-Whipple, first woman mayor of Plymouth woman for whom the award is See Award, page 4

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