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March 28, 2013
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There’s a bright, exciting world waiting for you at an Independence Village
community. Our residents tell us all the time how life has truly changed for
them since moving here — and for the better! We are cer tain that once
you tour our beautiful surroundings and meet our happy residents,
you’ll agree that this is the place to be. Come smile with us!
The grass is always greener on our side of the fence!
Greener!
Our grass is
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R
OMULUS
Clean sweep
Annual cleanup event set in city
Volunteers are invited to participate in
the annual Romulus citywide cleanup
known as Clean Sweep Day, scheduled for
themorning of Friday, May 17.
The day begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants
are asked to stop by the Romulus Senior
Center at 36525 Bibbins to select an area of
the city to clean. Trash bags and gloves will
be provided. Volunteers are asked to bring
their own tools if possible. Some tools will be
available.
Bagels, donuts and coffee will be provid-
ed at the kickoff at the Senior Center, cour-
tesy ofWasteManagement.
Clean Sweep Day dates back to 1999,
when it was suggested by Councilman LeRoy
Burcroff, who said a day was needed to bring
the community together for a common cause.
The effort came to fruition under the late
Mayor William Oakley and continues under
currentMayor AlanLambert.
The day involves volunteers gathering to
clean public places, including streets, down-
townRomulus, theCivic Center complex, the
veteransmemorial and park space. City ordi-
nance officers provide other locations that
need attention. Flowers are planted in pub-
lic areas.
Besides individual residents and business
people, participants include civic organiza-
tions, Scouts, members of the Boys and Girls
Clubs of Romulus and Belleville, church
groups, senior citizens, military veterans, city
employees and others.
School children and employees are
encouraged to clean up their school grounds.
. Some residents prefer to join in cleanup
efforts in their ownneighborhoods.
“This day is all about volunteers making
Romulus a nicer place by cleaning up vari-
ous public places, planting flowers and gen-
erally bringing the community together for a
common cause,” Burcroff said. “One thing I
love about the day is it's an opportunity to get
together, to take ownership of an area, to
clean our streets and school grounds and
take some pride in it. We spend time clean-
ing inMay, which prompts people to keep an
eye on it throughout the summer.”
Burcroff, who has served on the city coun-
cil since 1997 and is currently mayor pro-
tem, said he encourages anyone interested
in the community to visit the Senior Center
and get involved.
“School children who may not have been
born or were babies when we started this in
1999 are invited to join us as volunteers,” he
said. “Young people with lots of energy and a
passion for making a difference bring so
much to the project. Like other participants,
they can take ownership and pride in a job
well done.”
Students in need of service for school will
receive certificates.
“This project really bolsters pride in the
community,” Burcroff said. “We have people
who care about our city and want a pleasant
community in which to live and they're not
afraid to volunteer. If you care about our
community and want to do something posi-
tive, come out, get involved and have a good
time for a great cause.
“We provide the pokers, the gloves and
bags. We don't want anyone picking glass or
anything dangerous. We ask the volunteers to
pick up paper and other trash and to put it in
garbage bags that will be picked up in the
next couple days. It really spruces up the
community.”
Community gardeners are invited to sign
up at the Senior Center for one of 17 raised
garden boxes in the Romulus Community
Garden. Planting starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday,
May 18. James Lee, a certified square-foot
gardening instructor fromRomulus, will pro-
vide tips, tricks and techniques.
For more information on Clean Sweep
Day, call (734) 955-4502. For information on
the Community Garden planting, call (734)
955-4533.
All smiles
Romulus Community High School basketball players had something to celebrate last
week when they won the 2013 Class B State Championship for the Michigan
Alternative Athletic Association. The team traveled to Okemos March 16 and advanced
quickly with a first round win of 68-37 against Barlay Hills.In the finals Romulus played
Madison prep, winning with a score of 55-32. the team won the championship in 2011
and was the runner up in 2012. All smiles after the win were, from left, back row,
Assistant Coach Joe Wyly, Jamal Remmer, Demetri Hadden and Allen Lavender. In the
second row, Troy Mathews, Dorain Rush, Al Clinkscales, Demonte Brown, Aaron
Clausell, Tremain Austin and Head Coach Tim Jager. In the front row are Team
Manager Shawna Underwood Keyshawn Pope The team also brought smiles to City
of Romulus employees, pictured below, who showed their spirit and support by wear-
ing maroon and white shirts last week. The photo was mounted on poster board,
employees signed best wishes to the team and the poster was delivered to the high
school by photographer Roger Kadau. Employees also were allowed to wear jeans in
exchange for a $2 donation. Funds raised go to worthy causes throughout the year.