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ENTERPRISE Wayne shuts down city senior services
THE BELLEVILLE
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Vol. 134, No. 23 Those looking for senior Rhaesa's comments were in
Members of the Rotary services in Wayne will soon ” sharp contrast to citizens who
Club of Belleville awarded have to look in Westland. Everything we offer they have spoke during a public hearing
six $5,000 scholarships to Members of the Wayne City over there and more. Seniors can prior to the official meeting.
local students this month Council voted 4-3 last week to John Van Stipdonck, a member
during the 74th Annual remove funding for senior serv- get better services for less money. of the Wayne Commission on
Scholarship Program. ices from the budget after some Aging, suggested that the omis-
See page 4. prolonged and impassioned dis- sion of funding for the senior
cussion. The move, according to the HYPE recreation center. He suggested Wayne resi- services was “an error” and
Mayor John Rhaesa, came at “This is a difficult decision dents pay the $12 and join the requested the council members
THE CANTON the recommendation of City but it is what is best for the com- Westland Friendship Center correct the oversight. He said
EAGLE Manager Lisa Nocerini. Rhaesa munity. I asked the city manager and Dyer Center where, he said, that “essential services”
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Vol. 72, No. 23 said he was somewhat sur- for the names and numbers of many more programs and serv- remained in the budget and that
the people served by our pro-
prised at the suggestion when
services for senior were certain-
ices are offered.
Canton Public Library he saw it in the budget but dis- gram and there are only five or “Everything we offer they ly “essential.”
has named Jessica Parij at covered that very few seniors in six in the various programs,” have over there and more. “These are the people who
the new Information the city actually use the services Rhaesa said. “There is a low Seniors can get better services
Services Department Head now offered through an office in participation level.” for less money,” he said. See Seniors, page 5
following a months-long
search.
See page 6. Repeat performance

THE INKSTER Historic Penn Theatre continues
LEDGER STAR
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Vol. 72, No. 23 to thrive in downtown Plymouth
The 22nd Annual Inkster Julie Brown near to selling out more
Legends Basketball Camp is Staff Writer recently is “Bohemian
set for Aug 2 and Aug. 3 this Rhapsody,” the story of rock
year, offering free coaching The Friends of the Penn, musical group Queen. All but
and training in basic skills of operating the Penn Theatre in 29 seats sold for that, and
the sport. downtown Plymouth, believe “Bohemian Rhapsody” will
in sharing knowledge. They're return Thursday, Aug. 1
See page 6. working with a theater group She notes other U.S. movie
in Madison, New Jersey, men- theaters are closing.
toring them on operating a “It's sad because the build-
THE NORTHVILLE nonprofit movie theater. ings get demolished,” said
EAGLE The citizens of Madison are Elliott. “You lose that part of
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Vol. 19, No. 23 still hoping to be able to save history. We wouldn't want it to
the Madison Theatre. This
go away. It almost did.”
The Northville Fire project is an uphill battle, She's referencing past
Department has two newly- noted Ellen Elliott, Friends of changes in ownership at the
promoted lieutenants after the Penn executive director. Penn, noting the one screen
the pair successfully com- “They've got multiple makes recouping investment a
pleted a competitive testing screens which really gives challenge. Ellen Elliott
and interview process. them a leg up,” Elliott said Friends members did factories, including Willow Bake, also tipping his hat to
recently. A late May hearing in research, and “We saw that the Run by Ypsilanti. Patty Malcolm, Mark's wife.
See page 7. that community yielded no nonprofit model was the only “But it (the Penn) still was a “Everybody likes movies,”
decision on the building being one that would work,” she place where they could get said Bake.
THE PLYMOUTH demolished “so the struggle said, adding nonprofits are away from the news of war and Elliott notes the loss of the
EAGLE continues,” said Elliott. allowed to make some profit. sadness” during World War II. Plymouth Mayflower Hotel
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Elliott said movie selection
The Plymouth theater pros-
It's now showing second-run,
and Masonic Temple, which
Vol. 19, No. 23 is one of her biggest challenges indie and classic movies. pered in the 1980s and 1990s concerns her. The Penniman-
at the theater. The Penn opened Dec. 4, before falling into disrepair. Allen movie theater on
The C-SPAN bus visited “I have 52 opportunities in 1941, just before the Japanese Realtor Bob Bake and his wife, Penniman in Plymouth
schools in both Plymouth the year,” she said. “We know attack on Pearl Harbor in Margi, are glad to see its ren- burned down in 1968.
and Canton last week to our audience well enough. I'm Hawaii. “Weekend in Havana” aissance in the nonprofit “It almost paralleled what
honor two students who won aware of the fact not every- was its first movie, classified as mode. happened to the Penn,” she
honors in the annual video body likes the same type of a romance musical. “In my mind, the Penn said of possible city ownership
documentary competition. film. I think we do the best job World War II meant the Theatre is the second most of a rebuilt theater there. “It
See page 3.
we can to bring in that variety. Penn Theatre across from important contribution to the was kind of a short-lived little
It's a challenge.” Kellogg Park served its region central business district in the opportunity.”
THE ROMULUS Disney's animated “Frozen” well. “They sold war bonds. last 15 years,” noted Bake. The Penn was in disrepair
ROMAN is the only movie in Penn his- Representatives from the “The Penn Theatre is really in 2004-05 and closed, reopen-
ROMAN
important,” he said, listing the
banks would come and sell
ing in September 2006. “The
tory that sold out all shows.
Vol. 134, No. 23 The Plymouth Ice Festival was war bonds,” Elliott said. “The repurposing of the old post community was concerned,”
Upcoming summer read- under way and weather citizens of the city were heavi- office on Penniman into a said Elliott, with Jennifer
ing program events have “turned south. They didn't ly involved.” Westborn Market for food as Philpot-Munson starting the
been scheduled at the know it (the festival) was going People during World War II his top pick. Friends which first met in
Romulus Public Library on. The weather helped us in had food rationing, including “Those two things would February 2005.
through August and most will that way,” she said of bringing sugar, which impacted movie not be possible without private “We would do our regular
take place at 6 p.m. on movie-goers inside. theater candy. The women intervention from Don Soenen
Tuesdays. The other title that came worked long hours in defense and Mark Malcolm,” said See Penn, page 3
See page 4.

THE WAYNE Annual Canton Liberty Festival set next weekend
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EAGLE Canton Liberty Fest will cele- Canton Administration Building, Friday and from 10 a.m. until 11 any full day if purchased at

Vol. 72, No. 23 brate its 28th anniversary with located at 1150 S. Canton Center p.m. on Saturday. Major sponsors www.cantonlibertyfest.com
Road.
three family-friendly fun-filled
before noon, Thursday, June 13.
for this annual community event,
Wayne Police Ofc. Chad days from Thursday, June 13 The event will be open this include: Atchinson Ford; Mega Bands that allow unlimited
Colwell was congratulated by through Saturday, June 15 in year from 1 until 10 p.m. on Beaumont; Community Financial rides for all three days are on sale
members of the city council Heritage Park, adjacent to the Thursday, from 1 until 11 p.m. on Credit Union; DTE Energy for $60 and can only be pur-
and Police Chief Ryan Foundation; The Goddard School chased online before noon June
Strong after being named as of Early Childhood Development; 13. Online sales require a $.99 per
Police Officer of the Year. IKEA; Sysco; Todd Wenzel transaction fee. Wristbands will
See page 5. Automotive and The Village be on sale at the festival grounds
Dentist. for $28 on Thursday, $30 on
THE WESTLAND Area residents can enjoy a Friday, and $30 on Saturday. All
EAGLE lineup of carnival rides, games, sales are final. For more informa-
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Vol. 72, No. 23 and special attractions including tion, call (734) 394-5460.
the Family Zone at a savings by
Special sensory hours are
Speakers Barbara purchasing a single-day wrist- planned from 1-3 p.m. Thursday,
Marcum and Tatiana Hall band in advance. Wristbands June 13, when carnival rides and
spoke to an attentive audi- allow access for one day only onto Midway games, lights, and music
ence during the a celebra- all the exciting carnival rides will be turned off for festival-
tion of National Library without a ticket. Discounted sin- goers who are sensitive to large
Week in Westland recently. gle-day wristbands are now avail-
See page 5. able for $24 and can be used for See Festival, page 2

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