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THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE

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Sumpter Township police
have reminded area resi-
dents that there is a safe way
to dispose of unused medica-
tion at police headquarters.
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THE CANTON
EAGLE
EAGLE
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Neighbors of a proposed
strongly opposed to the A day of remembrance
31-home development in
Canton Township are
build on the western edge Local communities mark Memorial Day Monday with parades, services
plan of Pulte Group to

of the township. Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who
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have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly observed on May 30
from 1868 to 1970.
THE INKSTER Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
LEDGER STAR Many volunteers place an American flag on graves of military personnel in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is also considered the unoffi-
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 75, No. 21 cial beginning of summer in the United States.
Many cities and people have claimed to have first celebrated the event. In 1868, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the
A routine traffic stop in Republic called for a "Decoration Day", which was widely celebrated. By 1890, every Northern state had adopted it as a holiday. The World
Inkster by Michigan State Wars turned it into a generalized day of remembrance, instead of just for the Civil War. In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as
Police resulted in multiple "Memorial Day" and changed the observance to the last Monday in May.
charges including suspected Most government offices will be closed as will many banks and mail service will be suspended in honor of the day of remembrance.
sex trafficking. Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time.
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Many local communities plan celebrations and memorials to honor and remember those who have lost their lives in the service of the
country.
THE NORTHVILLE
EAGLE IN CANTON TOWNSHIP: IN INKSTER: wind through multiple neighbor- Sunday.
EAGLE
The annual Memorial Day
The Canton Fire Department
hoods in the city. The parade
Vol. 22, No. 21 Honor Guard will host a Parade will begin at noon in the will begin at 9 a.m. at the IN WAYNE AND WESTLAND:
At a time when costs are Memorial Day service beginning city this year and honor all vet- Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 The Westland-Wayne
rising on nearly all goods, at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30. The erans and armed service mem- Farmer St. in Plymouth. Veterans Memorial Day Parade
Northville Township resi- event will take place at the bers. The parade will travel will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, May
dents will pay a bit less for Veteran's Memorial Center down Inkster Road from Cherry Also in Plymouth this year, in 29. The parade will travel from
trash collection. located in Heritage Park (direct- Hill to Michigan Avenue. honor of Memorial Day, reenac- John Glenn High School to the
See page 3. ly behind the Canton The parade starting point is tors of the 24th Michigan William Faust Public Library of
Administration Building), 1150 the Food Max Parking Lot and Volunteer Infantry Regiment Westland this year.
S. Canton Center Road, in the event will end at South will be on the lawn of the Local clubs and groups are
THE PLYMOUTH Canton. River Park Drive. Plymouth Historical Museum urged to join the parade to cele-
EAGLE
EAGLE United States Marine Corps will tact Tim Williams (734) 748-0302 from 1 until 4 p.m. Sunday, May brate and remember the men
For more information, con-
Representatives from the
and women who have made the
29. The reenactors will be in
Vol. 22, No. 21 be present for a ceremonial or Denise Johnson at (313) 498- Civil War-era attire, and will ultimate sacrifice, along with
The Music in the Air free wreath posting at the 1st 2531 pitch a tent or two and display veterans who have courageously
weekly concert series is set Battalion 24th Marine Division contemporary soldiers' equip- served the country.
to begin at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Memorial. A roll call will also IN NORTHVILLE; ment. The Plymouth Historical A brief tribute ceremony is
May 27, and continue take place for the "Fallen 22" The City of Northville will Museum is also open to the pub- planned at the Veterans
through Sept. 3 at the Kellogg Marines who were deployed for mark the Memorial Day holiday lic from 1 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Memorial Garden of Westland,
Park stage. duty in 2006-07 to Iraq and made with an event at Rural Hill May 29 and is featuring a special hosted by VFW Post 9885 "Bova"
See page 2. the ultimate sacrifice. Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m. exhibit, "Connecting at the at the end of the parade to pay
The Marine Corps honor May 30. Speed of Life," which continues homage to those fallen men and
guard will be unveiling the The event will honor veter- through June 26. women who lives were sacri-
THE ROMULUS "Corporal Hoffman Bench" in ans of all branches of the armed The Plymouth Historical ficed.
ROMAN honor of Corporal Josh services. Mayor Brian Turnbull Museum is located at 155 S. To participate or for more
ROMAN

Vol. 137, No. 21 Hoffman. Corporal Hoffman was also urged residents to view the Main St., in downtown information visit:
wounded in Iraq while deployed banners dedicated to veterans Plymouth. Admission to the https://www.cityofwestland.com/
Carole Bales was honored with 1/24 Marines and recently now installed throughout the museum is $7 for adults and $3 CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=97
as the Romulus Citizen of the succumbed to his injuries. The area. for children 6-17 years old. The City of Wayne Memorial
Year during a celebration public is invited to attend the There is no charge to visit with Day Ceremony is planned for 10
last Friday hosted by the memorial service honoring the IN PLYMOUTH: the members of the 24th a.m. Monday, May 30 at 3355
Romulus Chamber of Marines and all service mem- The traditional Memorial Michigan Volunteer Infantry South Wayne Road. The event is
Commerce. bers. Day Veterans Procession will Regiment on the museum lawn open to the public.
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THE WAYNE
EAGLE
EAGLE
Vol. 75, No. 21
Members of the newly
established City of Wayne
Parks and Trails Committee
along with several volunteers
joined the effort to clean
Attwood Park last week.
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THE WESTLAND
EAGLE
EAGLE

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Warm applause greeted
the announcements of pro-
motions and staff additions
during a ceremony earlier
this month week honoring
the City of Westland Fire
Department.
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