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THE BELLEVILLE Grant to fund $49 million Metro Airport upgrades
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Travelers using Detroit
Vol. 137, No. 27 Metro Airport in Romulus will ” across the globe,” said Peters.
“I was proud to help secure
Sumpter Township offi- soon see major improvements Having reliable and safe this federal support through
cials are discussing several at the facility funded by a the Bipartisan Infrastructure
measures to ensure that $49,600,000 grant from the fed- air service is crucial for tourism, Law to help Detroit Metro
local Sherwood/Banotai eral Infrastructure Investment commerce and economic development. Airport make necessary
Park is cleaned, maintained and Jobs Act. The funding upgrades to critical infrastruc-
and free of vandalism. includes $28 million to rehabil- ture, ensuring it can continue
See page 2. itate public restrooms to be to welcome and transport trav-
more accessible for travelers; “Having reliable and safe air experiences at our airports.” elers safely and efficiently for
THE CANTON $17,600,000 to repair baggage service is crucial for tourism, Her comments were second- years to come.”
EAGLE claim belts and $4 million commerce and economic ed by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters Program is one of three avia-
EAGLE
The Airport Terminal
who also worked to secure the
$4,000,000 to start a replace-
development,” said U.S. Sen.
Vol. 75, No. 27 ment program for the passen- Debbie Stabenow, who worked funding for the airport. tion programs created by the
ger boarding bridges. The new to secure the budget item. “Detroit Metro Airport is a Infrastructure Investment and
Apartments designed to boarding bridges will provide “This funding is another criti- vital economic hub for our Jobs Act. The law provides $1
provide independence, safe- enhanced accessibility and cal piece of the infrastructure state that connects communi- billion annually for five years
ty and stability for individu- energy efficiency upgrades, air- investments coming to our state ties and businesses to impor- for Airport Terminal improve-
als with intellectual and port officials said. and will improve customer tant destinations and resources ments.
developmental disabilities
are planned in Canton
Township.
See page 5. Avon calling…

THE INKSTER Shakespearean festival will
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 75, No. 27 ‘returneth’ to Canton stage
The U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Works of 'The Bard of Avon' Artistic Associate Robert
Development (HUD) has will take to the stage at The Kauzlaric, and the silly farce
awarded $504,797 to Inkster Village Theater at Cherry Hill Charley's Aunt by Brandon
Housing Commission to pro- in Canton beginning this Thomas featuring Edmund
tect low-income families week when the Michigan Alyn Jones.
from radon. Shakespeare Festival, the offi- Focusing on the events
See page 6. cial Shakespeare Festival of prior to and following the
the State of Michigan, will famous Battle of Agincourt,
return to the theater for per- Henry V tells the story of one
THE NORTHVILLE formances from July 19 of the greatest British kings -
EAGLE through Aug. 21. This is the and the man behind the title.
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Vol. 22, No. 27 only time in the 27-year histo- The final piece of Prince Hal's
ry of the festival that the
story first played out in Henry
The top three improve- entire run will be performed IV, parts one and two, award-
ment projects selected by at one theater. winning Shakespeare festival
respondents to a recent “We're so pleased that our productions from 2015, where
Northville survey included home in Canton is welcoming audiences witnessed the wild
the Farmers Market, a river- us back for our 2022 season, and angry young man as he
walk and a master plan for and we're thrilled to be able grew into a leader of men.
Ford Field. to rehearse, tech, and open One of Shakespeare's most
See page 6. our shows at The Village famous histories, Henry V
Theater,” Shakespeare features some of the most
THE PLYMOUTH Artistic Director Janice L. famous scenes and speeches
EAGLE Blixt said. in the cannon. The produc-
EAGLE
tion is directed by Blixt.
The three Main Stage
Vol. 22, No. 27 shows will be the heroic and Mistress Page and Mistress
epic drama Henry V, featuring Ford have a very large prob-
The popular Music in the Photos provided by Michigan Shakespeare Festival
Air free weekly concert Ann Arbor native Sam lem - a drunken rogue who and pay his bills. The ladies tric Aunt Donna Lucia
won't leave them alone. Sir
Hubbard as the king, the
series will continue at 7 p.m. bright comedy The Merry John Falstaff is short of get together and hatch a plan D'Alvadorez. What follows is
tomorrow, July 15, with Wives of Windsor being money and on the hunt for a to thwart the pest - if only a romantic comedy full of
Magic Bus music of the 60s directed by award-winning lady willing to take him on their husbands can stay out of starchy relatives, clever ser-
performing in Kellogg Park. the way. The Merry Wives of vants, and Lord Fancourt
See page 5.
Windsor is famously the result Babberley. Charley's Aunt
of Queen Elizabeth I demand- was a sensation upon open-
THE ROMULUS ing that Shakespeare write a ing, running 1,466 perform-
ROMAN
ROMAN play featuring Falstaff falling ances-come take a break this
summer and join us for the
in love - and how else could
Vol. 137, No. 27 such a request play out? mayhem. This production is
A time capsule buried in Jack and Charley have fall- adapted and directed by
1985 during the city sesqui- en in love with Kitty and Amy Blixt.
centennial will be reburied - who are being sent away to The third show on the MSF
after being disinterred dur- Scotland by Amy's Uncle - calendar is always a classical
ing recent construction in who is also Kitty's guardian. play from a playwright other
the city. The guys invite their loves to than Shakespeare.
See page 3. lunch - where they intend to The 2022 season will also
declare their intentions and
meet Charley's slightly eccen- See Festival, page 5
THE WAYNE
EAGLE Sumpter board of trustees names new township manager
EAGLE
Vol. 75, No. 27
Wayne City Clerk Tina Members of the Sumpter ” (See story page 2.)
Parnell had already sent out Township Board of Trustees Nothing is more important right now Burdick will continue as
1,229 absentee ballots that had approved the promotion of than our public safety and emergency services. deputy clerk until a new deputy
been requested by city resi- Deputy Township Clerk Anthony for Clerk Esther Hurst is named.
dents by the end of last month. Burdick to the position of town- That dual role is temporary and
See page 4. ship manager during the June 28 and issues in his new position. He tions have my full support. We do will continue only until the posi-
meeting. said he looks at his job as fulfilling hope our residents feel the same tion is filled by appointment,
Burdick has been the township the direction provided by board about these critical services,” he according to the formal motion
THE WESTLAND deputy clerk for about 3 ½ years members. Burdick's formal added. approved by the trustees.
EAGLE and assumed his new position resume lists nearly 40 years of Burdick's appointment met Burdick's new employment con-
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Vol. 75, No. 27 effective July 1. His promotion steadily advancing management with only one negative vote cast by tract with the township includes a
Trustee Peggy Morgan who
was unanimously recommended
responsibilities and accomplish-
$90,000 salary along with the ben-
Westland police are to the board by members of the ments. claimed that the township had no efits he has accrued during his
adding safety programs and hiring committee who met to “Delivering the services and authority to name a township current tenure with the township.
training to ensure all officers review his qualifications and support our residents’ needs is manager. Morgan insisted that the His employment agreement will
are adept at handling an experience. paramount,” Burdick said later. board had only discussed and be drafted by township attorney
emergency like the Uvalde, During the meeting, Burdick “Nothing is more important right approved the hiring of a township Rob Young and will be consistent
Texas shooting. said he hoped to support the now than our public safety and administrator and that the two
See page 4. needs of township residents, staff emergency services. These func- titles were not interchangeable. See Manager, page 2

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