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ENTERPRISE Westland approves 3-year balanced budget
THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 137, No. 24 Members of the Westland retirees in the 2021-22 fiscal
Sumpter Township City Council unanimously ” year, saving approximately
Trustees have approved the approved a 3-year balanced The City of Westland achieved a major $800,000 and funding to allow
formation of a committee to budget proposal for fiscal years for the continuation of the popu-
review the job descriptions 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 pre- financial milestone in the history of the city with lar Neighborhood Makeover
of some officials. sented by Mayor William R. the adoption of this 3-year balanced budget. Program, now entering the fifth
See page 6. Wild during a recent meeting. year.
The 3-year budget proposal pre- “The City of Westland
serves a “rainy day” fund bal- achieved a major financial mile-
THE CANTON ance of approximately $6.7 mil- neighborhoods and 41 roads healthcare contributions of stone in the history of the city
EAGLE lion. throughout the 611 miles of $438,500; four new budgeted with the adoption of this 3-year
EAGLE
positions in the Water and
balanced budget,” commented
water and sewer systems in the
Highlights of proposed $72.4
Vol. 75, No. 24 million 2022-23 budget include: city and $2.8 million for the Sewer Department to staff a Wild. “The city is in a strong
an overall taxable value establishment of a brand new, planned basement flooding mit- financial position and a 3-year
After a two-year COVID increase of 6.15 percent derived all-inclusive playscape at Tattan igation team; funding through a balanced budget is a recognized
hiatus, Canton Liberty Fest from new development and ris- Park, partnership with the Wayne- best practice in local govern-
will celebrate the 29th ing real estate values in the city; The budget also includes Westland School District to ment. It is indicative of the spirit
anniversary of the event $5.5 million for improvements to funding for the creation of two implement a new crossing of cooperation and the shared
with a special three-day major and local roads through- additional positions within the guard safety program which values on good governance and
family event starting today out the city in 25 neighborhoods Economic Development offers high level training, equip- excellence shared between the
in Heritage Park. including 51 major and local Department; a Business ment and uniforms and doubles administration and city coun-
See page 4.
roads; $4.7 million for an expan- Retention and Expansion the current staffing numbers; cil.”
sion to the William P. Faust Coordinator and a Business $150,000 to continue the volun- City Council President James
Westland Public Library; $4.38 Attraction Coordinator. tary Retiree Healthcare Cash Hart also praised the extended
THE INKSTER million for planned water and In addition, the budget pro- Settlement Program, which
LEDGER STAR sewer capital projects in six vides for additional retiree received four interested See Budget, page 2
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 75, No. 24
Celebrations of
Juneteenth are planned in Death of Louis ‘Lou’
Inkster from 11:30 a.m. until
5 p.m. on Saturday, June 18
at Inkster Park, at the library LaRiche is mourned
and at Brookside Park.
See page 3. One of the most revered 1971, he realized his longtime
local businessmen and com- dream to become a Chevrolet
munity supporters in the dealer when he purchased
THE NORTHVILLE Plymouth community, Louis Allison Chevrolet. The dealer-
EAGLE Henry LaRiche, 90, died June ship was located on Main
EAGLE
Vol. 22, No. 24 9, in Northville. Street and Lou LaRiche
Chevrolet was moved to the
Mr. LaRiche, the owner of
Members of the Lou LaRiche Chevrolet in current location on Plymouth
Northville City Council voted Plymouth, was known through- Road in 1972.
unanimously at their June 6 out the community for his gen- Mr. LaRiche also acquired a
meeting to continue the clo- erosity and community Toyota-Subaru dealership and
sure of two downtown streets involvement. The car business, a Chevrolet-Cadillac dealer-
through Nov. 7. his family said, was his pas- ship, both in Findlay, Ohio.
See page 6. sion, surpassed only by his Mr. LaRiche was a member
devotion to his beloved wife of of the Plymouth Noon Rotary
THE PLYMOUTH 60 years, Gail, who died in Club and volunteered year
EAGLE
EAGLE 2014. after year at the Fall Festival
chicken barbeque even though
Mr. LaRiche was the son of
Vol. 22, No. 24 Michael and Maria LaRiche he absolutely despised chick-
who immigrated to America en. He was also a member of
Plymouth police arrested
a man who sent threatening from Matrice, Italy in the Legatus International of Ann
Arbor and the Detroit Auto
Abruzzo region in 1913. The
emails to a local concrete couple settled in Cleveland, Dealers Association (serving
company last Friday after- Ohio to raise their family. Mr. as president of the Detroit Louis “Lou” LaRiche
noon after hearing gunshots LaRiche, their fourth son, was Auto Show in 1985). The cov- In addition to his cherished lowed by a mass at 10 a.m. The
from his Karmada Street res- born Dec.12, 1931. Following ered pavilion at the Miracle wife, Mr. LaRiche was preced- church is located at 47650
idence. his graduation from high League field is named for Lou ed in death by his parents and North Territorial Road in
See page 5.
school, he attended John and Gail LaRiche as a tribute his brothers. Plymouth, 48170. A celebration
Carroll University, where he to their generous contributions Among his survivors are his of his life with an open house
THE ROMULUS met the love of his life, and to the community. The seven children, of whom he is planned from noon until 7
ROMAN future bride, Gail. Plymouth Chamber of was unfailingly proud: Michele p.m. at the Italian American
ROMAN
Vol. 137, No. 24 The newly married couple Commerce recognized Lou ((Paul) Griffeth, Jacqueline Banquet Center located at
journeyed to Fort Riley, LaRiche Chevrolet as the Gordon (Doug Stamm), Scott 39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
“We're going to find a Kansas, where Mr. LaRiche Plymouth Large Business of (Dawn) LaRiche, John 48154. In 'Lou' of flowers,
way,” was one of the mes- served two years in the U.S. the Year last March. The LaRiche (Sahar Kakish), Jim memorial donations would be
sages Romulus Mayor Army before returning to pur- countless contributions of Mr. (Maureen) LaRiche, Bob welcomed at Angela Hospice
Robert McCraight empha- sue his dream job in the car LaRiche and his family are (Tiare) LaRiche, and Suzanne of Livonia https://angelahos-
sized during his first State of business. After working with evident throughout the (Mark) Merucci; his many pice.org or Miracle League of
the City address. his father and brothers at the Plymouth community. grandchildren; great-grand- Plymouth https://www.miracle-
See page 3. family car dealerships in Mr. LaRiche was a faithful children, and a host of friends leagueofplymouth.com
Cleveland, Mr. LaRiche was member of the Our Lady of who will treasure his memory. Arrangements were
inspired to open his own deal- Good Counsel Catholic Church Mr. LaRiche will lay in state entrusted to the Schrader
THE WAYNE ership in 1964, a Volkswagen in Plymouth for more than 50 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Howell Funeral Home on
EAGLE franchise in Findlay, Ohio. In years. from 9 until 10 a.m. June 21 fol- Main Street in Plymouth.
EAGLE

Vol. 75, No. 24
Volunteers from Wayne Man charged in 2 Metro Airport rapes
worked in Soroptimist Park
last Saturday cleaning and A Southfield man is facing and charged with attempting to in the same area of the airport
refreshing the area for resi- multiple charges in two separate sexually assault a 45-year-old garage as the May 14 victim. It is
dents to enjoy. sexual assaults of women just woman at about 8:40 a.m. May 14 alleged that in this instance,
See page 2. days apart at Detroit Metro at the Blue Deck Parking Jackson came up behind the vic-
Airport. Garage. In this instance, he is tim, grabbed her hair and threw
In the latest incident, Wayne accused of leading the victim to her to the ground. He allegedly
THE WESTLAND County Prosecutor Kym Worthy a vacant area where he attempt- slammed her head several times
EAGLE
EAGLE has charged Raymond Anthony ed to sexually assault her. He is on the concrete floor before sex-

Vol. 75, No. 24 Jackson, Jr., 32, with one count of facing a charge of kidnapping ually assaulting her.
The victim was able to
and aggravated indecent expo-
assault with intent to commit
Members of the Westland great bodily harm, two counts of sure in connection to that inci- scream and fight back and her
City Council recently gave criminal sexual conduct second dent. attacker eventually fled the area.
their blessing to a proposed degree and two counts of crimi- According to prosecutors, it is An investigation by officers from
64-unit development at the nal sexual conduct 4th degree in alleged that just days later, at the Metro Detroit Airport Police
corner of Ann Arbor Trail connection with the assault of a about 7:35 a.m. May 17, Jackson assisted by the Romulus and
and Merriman Road. 34-year-old Westland woman. approached the Westland
See page 2. Raymond Anthony Johnson, Jr. Jackson was also arrested woman after she parked her car See Rapes, page 2

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