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Flying high

Yankee Air Museum offers

World War II plane rides

Yankee Air Museum will be Doolittle in the famed Doolittle
flying its UH-1 Huey Greyhound Raid of April 1942. C-47s were
helicopter on Saturday, May 29 often the tip of the spear during
and Hairless Joe, the C-47 troop World War Two, inserting para-
transport on Sunday, May 30 in troopers behind enemy lines
celebration of the Memorial Day prior to massive invasions,
holiday weekend. including D-Day and Burma.
“We are encouraging every- The unmistakable sound of
one to take a ride on the adven- the Bell UH-1 helicopter rotor
turous side this holiday week- struck fear in the enemy, and
end,” exclaimed Kevin Walsh, hope in the hearts of the wound-
president and CEO of Yankee ed in Vietnam, Walsh said. The
Air Museum. “Our World War II UH-1 was affectionately called
era C-47 and Vietnam era UH-1 the Huey and it was the game
Huey are each the venerable changer of the United States
workhorse of the conflict in Army, landing soldiers into battle
which they flew. People flying on and evacuating the wounded.
these aircraft pay homage to the The Yankee Air Museum owns
men and women who sacrificed and operates a combat veteran of
so much for us. Their support the 240th Assault Helicopter
keeps us flying.” Company, known as the scratch off your bucket list and Museum, 47884 D Street, in 801 Kirk Profit Drive, Ypsilanti.
Hairless Joe is the Douglas C- Greyhounds,” Walsh added. write into your history.” Belelville. To book a flight visit www.yan-
47 Skytrain, painted to honor the “The museum works hard to Air Adventure rides on the Rides on the C-47 are sched- keeairmuseum.org and click on
1st Air Commando Group flying preserve and protect aviation Huey are available every 15 min- uled for noon and 1 p.m. on “Fly With Us.” Additional flight
missions in the China-Burma- artifacts, and it is expensive,” utes beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 30. The rides last 20 times may be added, on both
India Theater of World War II. said Walsh. “Our Air Adventures Saturday into the afternoon. minutes and cost $195. These days, as customer demand war-
Hairless Joe is named in honor and these living history experi- Rides are $99 for an 8-minute flights depart from Yankee Air rants.
of the C-47 flown by Lt. Col. Dick ences create lasting memories. A flight. These flights originate Museum's Bay 7 at Hangar 1, Yankee Air Museum will be
Cole who was co-pilot to Jimmy ride on a warbird is something to from the north lot of Yankee Air Willow Run Airport, West Side, closed on Memorial Day, May 31.
Romulus Hometown Heroes nominations are sought

Romulus residents have only individuals who exemplify to participate, officials said.
until tomorrow to submit nomi- courage, kindness, and unselfish Nomination forms are available ”
nations for the annual Home character through their acts of at city hall, the Romulus Residents are urged by city officials
Town Heroes awards for 2021. heroism in or out of the commu- Chamber of Commerce office, to take the time to complete a nomination form with
Nominations for educational nity are now being sought. the Romulus Athletic Center and
services professionals who are Residents are urged by city the Romulus Public Library and a letter of support and return it to Romulus City Hall.
dedicated, inspiring, and making officials to take the time to com- are sought in the categories of
a difference in schools; citizens plete a nomination form with a Outstanding Education, Courage,
who consistently demonstrate letter of support and return it to Citizen/Group or Veteran. ATTN: Hometown Heroes award applications and a selec-
excellent community leadership Romulus City Hall by tomorrow, Mail or bring the completed Committee, 11111 Wayne Road, tion will be made based on the
and have made a significant con- May 28. All residential and com- nomination form and letters of Romulus, MI 48174. committee members' recommen-
tribution to the community and munity members are encouraged support to: Romulus City Hall A committee will review all dations, officials said.
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Kansas City-based developer Brownfield vacant property previously
NorthPoint Development has nearly com- owned by the Racer Trust portfolio, offi-
pleted a two-building industrial park, cials said. Northpoint management opted
Ecorse Commons, in Romulus. to invest in the Romulus community for the
The buildings total 654,000 square feet opportunity to responsibly redevelop the
of industrial space and NorthPoint site to create long term sustainability for
Development officials say the development the neighborhood. The site offers conven-
is already fully leased. NorthPoint part- ient highway access for beneficial trans-
nered with local brokerage firm CBRE, portation for warehouse distribution and
Lauren Scarpace and Eugene Agnone III manufacturing. Romulus features an
to lease the development in just 12 abundant labor force to help support ecom-
months. Tenants scheduled to occupy the merce growth and the expansion of eco-
buildings include retail logistics, ware- nomic development for the local communi-
house distribution and supply chain solu- ty, he added.
tions, according to a NorthPoint represen- NorthPoint expanded Ecorse Road with
tative. a turning lane to provide support for opera-
Ecorse Commons was a large-scale tional businesses in the new development.

SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
The Sumpter Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road,
Belleville, MI 48111 at 7:00pm on Thursday, June 10, 2021 to receive public comment for the following zoning ordinance text
amendments.
NATURE OF THE REQUEST(s)
1) A PROPOSED AMENDMENT to Section 2.2: Definitions of the Township Zoning Ordinance.
2) A PROPOSED AMENDMENT to Section 5.8. - Home Businesses.
3) A PROPOSED AMENDMENT to Article 9: Signs.
This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask questions,
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office prior to the
hearing date.
Esther Hurst
Clerk
Sumpter Township
Published: May 27, 2021
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NOTICE!!

WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUDGET HEARING
A Public Hearing on its proposed budget will be held by the Board of Education of the Westwood
Community School District on:

Thursday, June 10, 2021
at 6:30 p.m.
In the Equilla F. Bradford
Administrative Center
3335 S. Beech Daly Road
Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125

THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO
SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS
HEARING.
Copies of the proposed budget will be available for review in the Westwood Administrative Office
Center between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2021.
Sarah Ward, Secretary
Westwood Board of Education