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High grass deemed safety hazard by Sumpter trustees

A solution to the safety haz- located. He said that Van Buren department finds one fire
ard posed by high weeds and Township was having the same ” hydrant, they “usually know
grass interfering with traffic situation according to Supervisor We need to understand the totality about where the next one is.”
intersection visibility and obscur- Kevin McNamara and there was of what needs done. We need LaPorte suggested the possi-
ing fire hydrants was discussed little or no prospect of any bility of borrowing a tractor from
by members of the Sumpter shared services with Van Buren. to know how much work it is. Wayne County and said he would
Township Board of Trustees dur- He explained that by the time reach out to pursue the possibili-
ing their most recent study ses- city employees cleaned the ty of utilizing a country tractor to
sion. growth around all the hydrants, Bowman suggested that the the water department and note help clear away the high grass
Trustees agreed that the situa- “it was time to start over again.” township explore the possibility the areas of concern. and weeds.
tion is a “safety issue” in the LaPorte said that the community of purchasing a tractor to per- Bowman agreed and inquired Bowman said he was also con-
township. needs a management plan for form the growth clearing from about the possible use of chemi- cerned about the current lack of
Trustee Tim Rush noted that grass cutting around the the hydrants and at some road- cal control of growth around the accurate reporting from the
the township was receiving no hydrants and to ensure there is way intersections where visibili- hydrants. water department and that offi-
help from Wayne County in cut- enough manpower to perform ty is reduced by the high weeds. Oddy responded that the cials need a day-by-day schedule
ting the growth as county depart- the job. He said he did not feel Trustee Matt Oddy agreed and township had previously used a and “accurate reports” of the
ments are currently under- that the township now has an noted that some areas and chemical growth inhibitor and work being done on a daily basis.
staffed. accurate prospectus of the work- hydrants in the township need “we got lambasted by citizens He again suggested that the
Trustee Don LaPorte remind- ing hours the job would take. cleared once a season and oth- claiming the application was township needed to purchase
ed the members of the board that “We need to understand the ers, in different locations, need toxic. There was a real negative equipment to perform the main-
there are currently 1,300 fire totality of what needs done,” he work several times. He suggested connotation,” he said. tenance.
hydrants in the city and that the said. “We need to know how that the township advertise a LaPorte, who acts as the town- “Making decisions would be a
fire department needs to know much work it is.” phone number on local cable ship liaison to the fire depart- lot easier if the equipment is in
exactly where each of them is Township Supervisor Tim channel 12 so residents can call ment, explained that when the our possession,” he said.
Local dentist will exhibit photos at Northville Art House

An exhibit of photographs by Northville Historical Society, has 100th
local dentist and world traveler been recognized throughout the Anniversary of Flight. He has
William S. Demray will be on dis- community as well as featured on journeyed to exotic and romantic
play at the Northville Art House an episode of a PBS series. locations throughout the world
from July 9 through 24. Two years ago, he received the experiencing once in a lifetime
The exhibit is the premiere Detroit District Dental Society opportunities always with cam-
exhibition in the Hometown 2019 Dentist Citizen of the Year era in hand.
Artist award for his outstanding com- He has a passion for photogra-
Series showcasing artists from munity service and commitment phy and said he is honored to be
Northville and neighboring com- to the health and welfare of his exhibiting at Northville Art
munities. Demray, a family den- patients and community. In addi- House.
tist who has lived and worked in tion, Demray has been recog- Emotionally Yours opens at
downtown Northville for more nized as a Top Dentist in HOUR the Northville Art House with the
than 40 years, will share 50 photo- Detroit magazine, Northville launch of the new *Live @ 5*
graphs taken on his journeys Citizen of the Year in 2011, and reception from 5 until 8 p.m.
around the world. awarded the Community Friday, July 9 featuring a gallery
Demray, a general family den- Enrichment Award by American talk by Demray at 6:30 pm.
tist at Preservation Dental in Association of University Tickets cost $35 and include
downtown Northville, received Women(Novi/Northville Chapter) appetizers by Northville Sports
his bachelor of science degree in 2012. Den, two drink vouchers, and live
from Wayne State University and Demray is also an accom- music by world-class jazz musi-
his doctor of dental surgery plished certified private pilot and cian Vincent York of Vincent York
degree from the University of holds several aviation records, JAZZistry.
Detroit. His support for nonprofit including a national and interna- Tickets can be purchased at
organizations, including tional record-setting flight honor- www.northvillearthouse.org/livea The Tri-Motor with Aviator Taylor B. McNeill (Aviation World Record
Northville Art House and the ing the Wright Brothers and the t5. Holder)