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Vol. 138, No. 16
A proposed job descrip-
tion for Township Manager
Anthony Burdick prompted
extended discussion during
the April 11 meeting of the
Sumpter Township Board of
Trustees.
See page 4.
Local communities celebrate ecology with clean-up efforts this Saturday

Earth Day is an annual event Pokemon Go hike is set for 12:30.
that started in 1970 when 20 mil- The nature trail is not stroller
lion Americans - 10 percent of friendly, organizers said and
Vol. 76, No. 16 the population of the U.S. at the some events are recommended
Two employees of the time - came together to demon- for ages 3 and older.
Canton Township Leisure strate the importance of increas- An environmental magic
Services Department share a ing protection for the planet, show is set for 1:30 and a natural-
unique bond after one man according to the official Earth ists led nature hike is set for 2:30
donated a kidney to save the Day website EARTHDAY.ORG. p.m.. There will be video game
life of his colleague. Earth Day was founded as a characters on hand and video
See page 2. day of education about environ- game costumes are encouraged.
mental issues, and Earth Day For more information call
2023 will occur this Saturday, (734) 261-1990 or visit
April 22. The day is now a global www.waynecounty.com.
celebration that's sometimes
extended into Earth Week, a full In Westland:
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seven days of events focused on Volunteers at the Westland
The Inkster Chamber of green living and confronting the Historic Village will be celebrat-
Commerce is sponsoring the climate crisis. Inspired by the ing Earth Day at the Village by
23rd annual Derby Day protests of the 1960s, Earth Day cleaning up as much of the
mixer set for 4:30 p.m. until 2 began as a “national teach-in on grounds and buildings as possi-
a.m. Saturday, May 6 at the the environment” and took place ble.
Inkster Civic Arena. April 22 to maximize the number Some of the projects include,
See page 6. of students that could be but are not limited to cutting
reached on university campuses. down small trees in order to
In 1990, Earth Day went glob- enlarge the parking area, creat-
al, with 200 million people in ing new flower beds and weed-
more than 140 nations partici- the Friends of Maybury in get- call (734)634-2812. ing/getting current flower beds
pating, according to the Earth ting the state park ready for sum- The 25th Annual Romulus and herb garden ready for plant-
Vol. 23, No. 16 Day Network (EDN), a nonprofit mer. Volunteers should dress City-Wide Clean Sweep is also ing, tearing out a ramp that
Officials from the City of organization that coordinates appropriately for the weather set for Saturday, April 29, a week needs to be replaced, raking
Northville are seeking a new Earth Day activities. In 2000, and wear long pants and closed after Earth Day. leaves and picking up sticks and
site for the popular Farmers Earth Day focused on clean toe shoes. Organizers recom- Volunteers will work from twigs, cleaning inside several
Market after negotiations for energy and involved hundreds of mend bringing a water bottle 9:30 a.m. until noon to sweep and buildings, cleaning gutters and
the former McDonald Ford millions of people in 184 coun- and work gloves, if possible. clean the street throughout the many other tasks, organizers
property ended. tries and 5,000 environmental Tools and some gloves will be city. The spring clean-up will end said.
See page 6. groups, according to EDN. available. For more information at noon at Blue Sky for ice cream Volunteers are asked to bring
Activities ranged from a travel- about meeting the volunteer and raffles. yard tools such as rakes, gloves,
ing, talking drum chain in group, call the park office, (248) Volunteers will meet at the shovels, clippers, loppers and
Gabon, Africa, to a gathering of 349-8390. Romulus Athletic Center lobby chainsaws. Yard bags will be pro-
hundreds of thousands of people for assignments, 35765 Northline vided.
Vol. 23, No. 16 at the National Mall in In Plymouth: Road. For more information, call
The sounds of clashing Washington, D.C. The Artisan Market celebrat- (734) 942-7571. Westland area residents can
metal swords will be heard Today, the Earth Day Network ing Earth Day will take place in also celebrate Earth Day begin-
in Plymouth next month as collaborates with more than Kellogg Park in downtown In Sumpter Township: ning at 10 a.m. April 21 at
group of weapon-wielding 17,000 partners and organiza- Plymouth from 1 until 7 p.m. The planned clean up of Wildwood Elementary School in
competitors display their tions in 174 countries. According Among the many exhibitors Banotai Park in Sumpter Westland.
skills with historic, and to EDN, more than 1 billion peo- will be Plymouth Pollinators Township has been rescheduled Free LED lights will be dis-
lethal, weapons. ple are involved in Earth Day who will be on hand from 9 a.m. due to predicted rain showers tributed to attendees and the
See page 3. activities, making it “the largest until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 for Saturday, officials announced Westland Police Department
secular civic event in the world.” providing information about pol- this week. Sumpter Township Ford F-150 truck and other elec-
Local communities will mark linator habitats and native residents are being sought to tric vehicles will be on display.
Earth Day Saturday with various plants. Swag bags will be avail- help a belated celebration of Organizers said the event was
planned activities. able for a small donation. Earth Day with a volunteer part of the city commitment to
Organizers suggest biking or clean-up of the township park. sustainability and information
Vol. 138, No. 16 In Inkster: walking to the event as parking Banotai Park is located at about the latest environmental-
Michigan residents have Join Friends of the Rouge and could become scarce. For more 24300 Sherwood Road at the cor- ly-friendly technologies would
until May 3 to provide com- The Inkster Task Force at information, email plymouthpol- ner of Wear Road. The event was be available.
ment on the relicensing of Inkster Colonial Park from 10 linators@gmail.com set April 22 but will be resched- In addition, visitors will be
aboveground hazardous a.m. until 1 p.m. on Earth Day, uled by the Sumpter Township able to view the new benches
waste operations at the deep Saturday, April 22, to help clean In Romulus: Parks and Recreation made from recycled plastic from
well in Romulus. and open logjams on the Lower The Romulus Garden Club Commission members. the students at the school.
See page 5. Rouge River Water Trail. The will host an ECO Fair at the Volunteers are asked to bring Recycled plastic was used to
Inkster Task Force is on a mis- Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 tools and an “adventurous spirit” create the functional and sus-
sion to open safe paddling routes Northline Road in Romulus during the future date which will tainable pieces of furniture.
on the Rouge River to create from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, be announced. The township The school is located at 500
safe and meaningful access for April 29, a week after Earth Day. will provide hot dogs, potato North Wildwood St.
recreation and enjoyment, The event will feature infor- chips and bottled water for vol- In another effort to help the
Vol. 76, No. 16 Working logjams can be dan- mation on recycling along with unteer workers. environment, the city will host
The 29th District Court in gerous and volunteers will be speakers and other vendors. There will also be a plant an Electronics Recycling Day on
Wayne has stepped into the working in the river and Expected attendees include exchange, organizers said. Saturday, April 22, in the parking
electronic age with imple- required to wear waders. This is members of local garden clubs, Wayne County: lot of the Westland Recycling
mentation of the new dirty, wet work, but it is fun and South East Michigan Butterfly Center, located at 37137
statewide MiFILE system. truly rewarding, organizers said. Association speakers, Michigan Wayne County Executive Marquette.
See page 5. Friends of the Rouge will pro- State University Master Warren C. Evans, and Wayne In partnership with
vide important safety tips for all Gardeners, exhibits from the County Parks have planned an Dedicated Recycling Company,
volunteers. Register at Earth Romulus schools recycling pro- Earth Day Extravaganza from Westland is hosting a no cost
Day Logjam Workday - Inkster gram and various other ECO- noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, April drop-off day for all Westland res-
Colonial Park friendly vendors. 22. This family friendly event idents.
There will be speakers and will take place at Nankin Mills “This is an excellent opportu-
Vol. 76, No. 16 In Northville: presentations at 11 and 11:30 Park, located at 33275 Edward nity for residents to safely and
Lighthouse Home Mission Volunteers will work at a.m., at noon and at 12:30 p.m. Hines Dr. in Westland. responsibly dispose of their old
volunteers are again plan- Maybury State Park, 49601 Eight Free activities for all ages are The event theme this year is electronics. Residents dropping
ning a yard sale from 9 a.m. Mile Road, Northville from 9 planned along with Eco Story environmentally themed video off items are able to stay in their
until 7 p.m. beginning Friday, a.m. until noon Saturday, April Time with Miss Tee. games. There will be a children's cars, as volunteers will unload
April 28 until Saturday, May 22. There is no admittance fee Fishville event play area with for them,” officials said.
6. Workers can join the park and there will be door prizes at crafts and games, nature hikes, For a list of acceptable items,
See page 6. staff and other volunteers from the event. For more information inflatable and a naturalist led visit: www.cityofwestland.com.

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