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THE BELLEVILLE Sumpter adopts new Community Risk Reduction Program
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Risk
A
Community
Vol. 136, No. 14 Reduction Program was unani- ” make a personal visit to the
homes of families with autistic
Members of the Van mously approved by members The plan includes sensory kits children to determine through a
Buren Public Schools Board of the Sumpter Township Board for all the township police questionnaire the specific med-
of Education have decided of Trustees during their meet- ical needs of the occupants,
against placing a Sinking ing March 23. patrol cars and the three fire engines. favorite toys or music of chil-
Fund millage on the Nov. 2 In addition to offering free dren, favorite TV shows and the
ballot. smoke detectors and carbon triggers that could result in a
See page 5. monoxide detectors, along with research Fire Department Lt. the federal level. mental health episode. That
assistance in installing the Jaime Goode completed during The program takes pre-emp- information will be available to
THE CANTON devices for all residents, the his classes at Fire Staff and tive action to ensure that emer- first responders using the
EAGLE program is designed to prepare Command School, has received gency personnel have the infor- address of the home so that
EAGLE
Vol. 74, No. 14 and educate both public safety widespread attention and mation necessary to locate and should there be a call for serv-
ice, police or fire, the informa-
communicate with special
first responders and families
acclaim for being pro-active
The Easter Bunny with special needs members in with special needs families in needs children, concentrating tion about the special needs of
Express traveled to Canton advance of an emergency situa- the community. It is being primarily on those on the any occupant would be avail-
neighborhoods as Canton tion. adopted in multiple communi- autism spectrum, Goode
Leisure Services and the The program, a product of ties throughout the state and at explained. In Sumpter, he will See Program, page 4
Canton Public Safety
Department helped resi- ‘Shamrock’
dents celebrate Easter.
hunt proves
See page 2.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR successful
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 74, No. 14
Members of the Noon Rotary
As spring cleaning begins, Club in Plymouth demonstrated
the Inkster Department of their commitment to the well
Public Service has a few cau- being of the community recently
tions for those preparing to with a donation of up to $10,000
dispose of debris accumulat- to help local businesses survive
ed during the winter months. during the ongoing pandemic.
See page 6. The club, in partnership with
the Downtown Development
THE NORTHVILLE Authority (DDA), sponsored the
EAGLE successful Shamrock on the
EAGLE
Shelf scavenger hunt through
Vol. 210, No. 14 downtown Plymouth last month.
The Rotary club bought $25 gift
A Northville man is facing
nine charges following his cards from participating busi-
arrest for breaking into nesses that posted the colorful
restaurants in Livonia and Shamrocks for the scavenger
Redford Township, all on hunt. With more than 350 partic-
March 15. ipants, the result was the pur-
Boogie Nights chased directly from 30 partici-
See page 6. chase of $300 in gift cards pur-
Dads and daughters got their “boogie” on in pating businesses that were
THE PLYMOUTH Romulus recently and didn't let the pandemic given away.
EAGLE
EAGLE interfere with the annual Daddy-Daughter Plymouth sponsored the scav-
Club
“The
Rotary
of
dance in the area. Recreation planners in the
Vol. 21, No. 14 city moved the event to the city parking lot enger hunt to support local busi-
where the couples could show off their dance nesses that have supported our
The community is mourn- moves during the Daddy-Daughter Parking
ing the death of well- known Lot Disco event. There were bell-bottom club and efforts for decades,”
Plymouth attorney Donald pants, platform shoes, pony tails and even an said John Buzuvis, club presi-
“Don” Crane Morgan who Afro wig demonstrating the true 1970s spirit of dent. “Much like our club, the
died at Angela Hospice on the event. An obvious success with the partici- local businesses are woven into
March 26, 2021. pants, the event also drew praise and two the fabric of the community and
See page 2. awards from the mParks and mParks our support of them is critical
Professional Recognition Committee who pre- during this unprecedented time.
sented the Romulus Parks and Recreation “The scavenger hunt was an
THE ROMULUS Department with an “Innovative Programming” opportunity to provide a free,
ROMAN award this year. Officials said in a prepared family friendly activity in our
ROMAN

Vol. 136, No. 14 release that the recreation department has own community, raise awareness
made a commitment to continue to host fami-
about Rotary and support our
Members of the Romulus ly-friendly events during the COVID-10 pan- local businesses by directly pur-
City Council voted unani- demic and offer residents creative recreational chasing gift cards from them,” he
mously in a special meeting experiences. said.
to extend the state of emer- As the pandemic has caused a
gency in the city and contin- year of financial instability for
ue COVID-19 health precau- Wayne Main Street faces funding crisis most business owners, Plymouth
tions. Downtown Development
See page 5. The COVID-19 pandemic is Authority chairperson and the
threatening yet another entity ” owner of her own downtown
THE WAYNE in the City of Wayne. Our organization only has enough Plymouth business, Agio Spa di
EAGLE (3) non profit organization operating revenue to survive Reposo, Kerri Pollard said the
EAGLE
Wayne Main Street, a 501 (c)
Shamrock on the Shelf scav-
Vol. 74, No. 14 which works to improve the through the end of May, 2021. enger hunt not only put money
Wayne Main Street is part- retail and environment of the into the pockets of those fighting
nering with members of the downtown area, is feeling the the 2019-2020 budget year and tributed to making it possible. to stay in business, participants
are noticing businesses they
impact of the lack of donations
Rotary Club of Wayne and the during the past year. has not committed to any And so, it is with a heavy heart haven't visited before.
Friends of the Rouge to con- “All of our operating costs, future financial assistance to that we report that our organi- “I am so appreciative of the
duct a city-wide cleanup of the including the required salary our organization. With the zation only has enough operat- Rotary Club's generous donation
roads and paths bordering the of our director, are raised onset of the pandemic, in-per- ing revenue to survive through to downtown Plymouth business-
Rouge River. through donations from the son fundraising and donations the end of May, 2021. Unless a es, as both a business owner and
See page 3.
public, corporate sponsorships came to a screeching halt. The significant sponsorship or DDA board member,” said
and fundraising events,” noted ability to raise operating rev- funding source is identified, Pollard. “It has been a difficult
THE WESTLAND Juan Bradford, president of enue all but ceased,” Bradford our last event will be to co-host year for all of us and to have
EAGLE Wayne Main Street in a recent said in the letter. the downtown Spring Clean- happy, excited people coming
EAGLE
into our spa looking for sham-
“We are very proud of all
communication to members
Up which will be held on April
Vol. 74, No. 14 and the general public. that we have been able to 24 and 9 a.m. in Goudy Park,” rocks and engaged in finding out
Another Westland project “Previously, the City of accomplish over the last seven Bradford continued. what DTP (Downtown Plymouth)
has been honored as an out- Wayne DDA (Downtown years. There is no way any of it Bradford listed the many has to offer is great. We had old
standing civic improvement Development Authority) pro- would have happened without events and resources the friends and lots of new potential
as awards were presented to vided annual funding to the financial support of our organization had provided to guests of all ages find us over the
the Shuman Sidewalk in the Wayne Main Street. The DDA many donors and the thou- the community including the past week.”
city. stopped providing any funding sand of hours that all of the The event continued through
See page 3. to Wayne Main Street during countless volunteers con- See Main Street, page 3 March 28.

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