business partners and friends who
owned a company together?”
Guentner confirmed therewas a pend-
ing circuit court action to quiet title on
the surrounding land but said that case
didnot address the ordinance violations.
Land records show that Kelley sold his
business and an adjoining 3-acre parcel
of land several years ago to his former
business partner, Mustafa Kay, whose
home fronts on Ann Arbor Road and
shares the access road. Guentner said
Kay had conducted a survey and now
wants to sell the land.
Kelley said that shortly after Kay sus-
tained a severely debilitating and life-
changing health event, his wife, Sharon
Kay, objected to the trimming of the grass
that abuts the south side of his home. She
erected large orange survey markers and
insistedKelley not touch the overhanging
tree branches on the shared access road.
Kelley said that he and his wife are
concerned about the hindrance of emer-
gency vehicles in the spring and fall
when low branches from trees hang over
the roadmaking it nearly impassable. He
said he was ordered not to cut the grass,
which is now 29 inches tall, nor do any
tree trimming. In addition, he said, Kay
has charged that his power generator is
on her property. He told board members
that he received a warning letter from
Pumpfrey stating that he was in violation
of multiple township ordinances and was
subject to a $500 fine.
“She (Kay) called the police onme two
times,”Kelley said.
“The ordinance officer is not your pri-
vate posse that's going to go out there and
hit your neighbors up for things. We're
going to treat you like we treat everyone
else,” Township Supervisor Kurt Heise
explained to Kelley. Township attorney
Kevin Bennett concurred and took
exception to Kelley's complaints about
Pumpfrey and Lewis failing to take
action.
“They are not the enforcing agency-the
enforcing agency would be my office.
Another avenue for themto take is to sub-
mit a local warrant request then the ulti-
mate responsibility would be on me
whether or not to bring charges. That's
the process,”Bennett said.
Kelley said after the meeting that he
has a property deed that shows his
shared ownership of the private drive.
He said he also holds an official docu-
ment concerning the ownership of the 50-
foot strip to the south of his property that
entitles him to cut the grass and keep his
power generator on the land.
He said the dangerous tree and weed
violations on the access road should be
enforcedby the township.
Farmersmarket nowopen
The Canton Farmers Market will be
open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Sunday
through Oct. 12 (closed July 2) at
Preservation Park, located at 500 N. Ridge
Road, Canton.
This open-air-market features a variety
of Michigan grown and made food as well
as hand-crafted items. The Farmers
Market will take place rain or shine.
Find the latest market information on
Facebook at:
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farmersmarket.
Concert series begins
The Northville Summer Friday Night
Concert Series - presented by Tom Holzer
Ford - brings the music of some of the
finest local musicians to downtown
Northville Town Square from 7-9 p.m.
everyFriday night throughAug. 25.
The schedule features music from jazz
to blues to rock 'n' roll. For more informa-
tion, including a full schedule of perform-
ances, contact the Northville Chamber of
Commerce at (248) 349-7640 or visit
.
Death by Design on stage
Inspire Theatre in Westland will pres-
ent Death By Design, a murder mystery
comedy at 7:30 p.m. June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23
and 24 and at 3 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25.
All tickets for the performances are $16.
For information or tickets, visit
inspiretheatre.comor call (734) 751-7057.
Chamber hosts dock party
The Belleville Area Chamber of
Commerce will host a Dock Party from
5:30-7:30 p.m. June 14. The event will
include the installation of the new board of
directors and serve as a kick off for the
annual Strawberry Festival in the commu-
nity.
The Dock Party will take place at
Johnny's Bar and Grill, 146 High S. in
Belleville.
The cost to attend is $10 for members
and $15 for non-members of the chamber.
There will be hors d'oeuvres and a cash
bar.
Deadline for reservations which can be
made at (734) 697-7151 or by email at
, must be
made by June 12.
GuidingHarbor sets fundraiser
Guiding Harbor is planning a 'make and
take' sign fundraising event at 5:30 p.m.
June 13.
Participants will make homemade
wooden signs with vinyl sayings on 4-inch
by 24-inch boards. A consultant will pro-
vide the needed boards, paint and sayings
and teachpainting techniques.
The cost is $25 for each sign and $10will
go towardGuidingHarbor programs.
For information or to register, call (734)
697-7242 ext. 18.
Guiding Harbor is located at 525 Huron
RiverDr. inBelleville.
3Dphotographers tomeet
Members of the only 3D photography
club inMichiganwill meet from7 until 9:30
p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Livonia
Civic Park Senior Center, 15218
Farmington Road, just south of Five Mile
Road.
The program will include the best 3D
images from the monthly competitions,
plus the top images from the International
Stereo Club Competition. After a refresh-
ment break, themeetingwill concludewith
the presentation of annual awards.
The meeting is open to the public and
visitors are welcome. Stereo cameras, 3D
movies, and educational videos are avail-
able formembers to borrowor rent.
For more information, visit
, or call (248) 398-3591.
Public safety is topic
Plymouth Township Police Chief Tom
Tiderington and Fire Chief Mark Phillips
will discuss the State of Public Safety dur-
ing ameeting at 7 p.m.Wednesday, June 14.
Themeetingwill take place at Plymouth
TownshipHall, 9955HaggertyRoad.
Residents are encouraged to bring any
questions or concerns for discussion dur-
ing the meeting, which is open to the pub-
lic.
The meeting is sponsored by the
PlymouthConcernedCitizens.
Firefighters host Barbeque
The Wayne Firefighters will host a
Charity Barbeque from noon until 3 p.m.
June 17 at the fire station at 3300 South
WayneRoad.
Firefighters will be serving hamburgers
and hot dogs with condiments for a $5
donation.
There will be face painting, balloon ani-
mals and ice cream available during the
event.
The event is open to the public. For
more information, call (734) 722-1111.
Annual FleaMarket planned
The Romulus Historical Society Annual
Flea Market will take place from 8 a.m.
until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Romulus
Historical Park, 11147Hunt St. inRomulus.
Vendors must furnish their own tables
at the event.
For more information, contact Cathy
Morse (734) 941-6361.
Northville chalk festival opens
The Northville Art House Chalk
Festival is now in its 4th year.
Artists of all ages will transform
Northville sidewalks into works of art from
10 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 17.
Visitors can watch professional artist
demonstrations, listen to lively music, and
be a part of the Arts andActs fun. This year
the Chalk Festival will be located on the
sidewalks on Main, Wing, and Cady streets
and surround the Young Artists Fair with
artwork.
There is a $6 supply fee. Register at:
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events/chalk-festival/
Summer ReadingCarnival set
A Summer Reading Carnival is planned
at the Romulus Public Library from 10-
11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17.
Wildlife Safari will be on site with live
animals, superheroes are scheduled to
visit and the Friends of the Library will be
selling breakfast treats. There will be
prizes, new games and other activities.
This is a free event open to all ages.
Students should complete their reading
passports to enter into the prize drawing to
win lunch at the police station or the fire
station, lunch with the mayor or a $25 Visa
gift card from Wings Financial Credit
Union.
For more information, call (734) 942-
7589. The library is located at 11121 Wayne
Road inRomulus.
Father's Day run takes off
Registration for the Plymouth YMCA
Father's Day Run presented by Genisys
Credit Union will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday,
June 18 with the ¼ mile Kids Run; the 1-
mile Fun Run will begin at 8:15 a.m. and
the 5K run at 8:30 a.m. The 5K Walk will
begin at 9 a.m., the 10K run at 9:15 a.m.
Gazelle Sports Triple Register at
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mouthfathersdayrun.org.
Volunteers are also needed and volun-
teer information is on thewebsite above.
YMCAhosts Pistons clinic
The Plymouth YMCAwill host a Pistons
Academy Basketball Skills Clinic for boys
and girls in grades 2 - 8 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17 at St. Peter Evangelical
LutheranChurchGym.
Cost for the clinic is $35 per student.
The church is located at 1343 Penniman
Ave, Plymouth. For more information call
(734) 453-2904 or contact Chelsea
VanAssche at
Puppets put on a show
The Romulus Public Library will pres-
ent Alex Thomas and Friends, a puppet
show, as part of the Summer Reading
Program
The free puppet show is planned for 6
p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the library.
For more information, call (734) 942-
7589. The library is located at 11121 Wayne
Road inRomulus.
Pet Palooza at FarmersMarket
The Westland Farmers and Artisans
Market will welcome well-behaved dogs
from3-7 p.m. June 22.
Last Day Dog Rescue will be on site to
facilitate adoptions during the day and
there will be a pet treat and water station
available.
The market takes place at 1901 N.
Carlson, south of FordRoad in Central City
Park. Vendors will be selling produce,
plants, fresh foods and crafts. There is live
music every week and EBT cards are
accepted.
For more information, call (734) 326-
7222
LadiesNight inWayne
The Wayne chamber of Commerce is
sponsoring a Ladies Night event from 5-8
p.m. Thursday, June 22.
Sponsorships for the event are still
available.
The program will take place at 34844
West Michigan Ave. in Wayne. To reserve a
spot or for more information, contact KC at
or call (734)
721-0100.
Joint ShredDay set
The City of Plymouth and Plymouth
Township will offer a shred day for all resi-
dents of both communities from 9 a.m.
until noon (or trucks are filled) Saturday,
June 24 at the Plymouth Cultural Center
located at 525 Farmer in downtown
Plymouth.
Shred Legal will be providing the onsite
shredding services. Plymouth Township
will host another joint shred event in the
fall.
Paper to be shredded shall be limited to
five banker boxes on each trip. Residents
can make multiple trips throughout the
morning, however.
Documents can be in paper bags or boxes
when brought to shredding. Documents in
plastic bagsmust be removed from the plas-
tic.
Residents participating must also pro-
vide proof of city or township residency
with a driver's license, voter ID card, water
bill, or property tax bill.
Michigan Mobile Hard Drive Shredding
will also be on site to securely dispose of
old and unused hard drives. For more
information,
email
Craft Beer Festival planned
Tapped in the Ville, a craft beer festival
is planned from noon until 6 p.m. June 24
at Millennium Park, 45769 West Six Mile
Road inNorthvilleTownship.
Tickets are prices at $30 per person and
admission includes 10 tasting tickets and
one ticket for a 12-ounce Tapped in the
Villemug.
Tickets
are
available
at
or at the Northville
Chamber of Commerce office, 195 South
MainSt. inNorthville.
The presenting sponsor of the event is
DickScott Chrysler Jeep inPlymouth.
Packing party planned
Plymouth Community United Way and
Pastel will host a Hygiene Kit Packing
Party to benefit First Step from 10-11 a.m.
Saturday, June 24. Pastel is new to the
Plymouth community offers a place for
women to rent work space, attend work-
shops, and engagewithone another.
Volunteers can choose and sign up for
what items they would like to bring to the
packing event forFirst Step.
First Step is the only non-profit agency
inWayne County providing comprehensive
services for victims of domestic and sexual
violence.
Pastel is located at 447Forest Ave., Suite
1, Plymouth.
For more information call (734) 453-6879
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