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Northville, state police enforcing hand-held phone law

Vol. 138, No. 32 Members of the Northville ” while driving.
Sumpter trustees have Township Police Department Public safety is at risk when drivers The first violation is a $100
scheduled a public hearing will join with Michigan State fine or 16 hours of community
tonight in an effort to deter- Police in an August safety cam- are distracted, and we want people service or both. Penalties for
mine whether swimming at paign on area roadways to understand that's not acceptable. repeated distracted driving
Sherwood Pond will be pro- throughout the community. include fines up to $250, up to 24
hibited. To bring more attention to hours of community service,
See page 2. Michigan's new distracted driv- points on a person's driving
ing law, officers and troopers cials said. “Our core purpose as a police record and driver improvement
will be especially vigilant The statistics are compelling: force is working for a safer com- classes. Fines also are doubled
regarding drivers using a hand- the AAA-Foundation for Traffic munity in Northville Township, for those at-fault in a crash while
held cell phone or mobile elec- Safety has found that drivers' and that focus encompasses our manually using a device.
tronic device to text, talk on the overall crash risk “nearly dou- local roads,” said Police Chief “The new laws have been in
Vol. 76, No. 32 phone, watch videos or go on bled” when they were “engaging Scott Hilden. “Public safety is at effect for nearly a month giving
The decision to sell the social media while driving. in all forms of visual-manual risk when drivers are distracted, drivers ample time to familiar-
Canton Chamber of Those actions are all now illegal mobile phone tasks” and “visu- and we want people to under- ize themselves with the restric-
Commerce building on according to recently enacted al-manual mobile phone inter- stand that's not acceptable.” tions and penalties,” Hilden
Hanford Road has met with MCL 257.602b. action” while driving makes The new Michigan law a took continued. “As a result, we will
some strong opinions on Patrol officers noticed consis- drivers three times more likely effect June 30 and includes a be taking a serious approach to
social media. tent violations of the month-old to be involved in a “road depar- “hands-free” exception. enforcing the new laws to
See page 3. law, putting all motorists lives in ture crash” and more than seven Previously, Michigan law only remind drivers to remain alert
danger, prompting the month- times more likely to cause a prohibited drivers from using a and focused when they are
long awareness campaign, offi- rear-end collision. hand-held cell phone to text behind the wheel.”

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A program of the Wayne
County Land Bank to enroll
Inkster residents in a porch
repair program is still under
way.
See page 3.

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Northville Parks &
Recreation has launched a
brief online survey to collect
preferences on recreational
preferences in the communi-
ty.
See page 4.
Canton Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, along with Canton officials and members of the Canton Board of Trustees,
were joined by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Mark T. Slavens, donors, business owners, and
community members at the official dedication of the Heritage Park Peace Pole Plaza. Photos courtesy of Canton Township.
Spirit of Peace

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Artwork intended to uplift Canton installs symbol of peace, harmony, togetherness and unity
kids and provide a sense of
self-worth was destroyed by a
group of young people in Visitors to Heritage Park in ” Safety, L.P. Additional contribu-
downtown Plymouth last Canton Township will now be It's important to value every person from tions were also provided by
week. greeted by a newly installed every culture, religion, race, and background. Geneva Presbyterian Church,
See page 5. Peace Pole, the universal sym- St. Thomas a'Becket Catholic
bol of peace bearing the mes- Church, and the Rotary Club of
sage “May Peace Prevail on Canton.
Earth” in 12 of the most com- ship officials said. In the spirit of peace and The Heritage Park Peace
monly spoken languages in “We've created this special harmony, the Canton communi- Pole Plaza, which is now the
Canton Township: Arabic, plaza to promote, educate, and ty stands with more than permanent home to the wood-
Vol. 138, No. 32 Chinese, French, German, advocate for peace,” said 250,000 Peace Poles around the en peace pole, is located at the
Romulus police continue Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Canton Supervisor Anne Marie globe to demonstrate a commit- intersection of Civic Center
to investigate a shooting at Korean, Polish, Punjabi, Graham-Hudak. “Now more ment to foster peace in the Boulevard and Veterans Way.
the Marriott Hotel July 29 Spanish, and Urdu. than ever before, we must all world. This international sym- Heritage Park is one of the
which left one man in criti- A dedication ceremony took come together in a spirit of bol of peace presents a unifying premier township amenities
cal condition. place Aug. 3 to celebrate the peace, love, mutual respect, message in the recently com- where visitors can enjoy 105
See page 2. installation of this 8-foot stand- and understanding. It's impor- pleted Heritage Park Peace acres of green space, including:
ing vigil in the newly created tant to value every person from Pole Plaza, which has been two playscapes, a splash pad,
Heritage Park Peace Pole every culture, religion, race, transformed into a welcoming four pavilions, a picturesque
Plaza, which was erected as a and background. This new space with landscaping that gazebo, two large ponds, walk-
symbol to promote peace, Peace Pole exemplifies a col- was made possible with donor ing paths, an amphitheater,
togetherness, and harmony in a lective belief that we should all support provided by: Iltefat baseball diamonds, soccer
Vol. 76, No. 32 tranquil area where park visi- strive for peace not only in our Hamzavi, MD FAAD - fields, a sand volleyball court,
Wayne residents should tors can congregate for individ- community, but throughout the Hamzavi/Dermatology fishing area, and much more.
continue to put lead filters ual or group reflection, town- entire world.” Specialists and Pilz Automation officials said.
on home water faucets and
consider having children
tested for lead in their blood Westland primary voters choose Londeau and Coleman
following testing of city water
supplies. Michael P. Londeau or State in January to serve as interim Master Plan Steering Wild in his first mayoral cam-
See page 5. Rep. Kevin Coleman will mayor during the remainder of Committee, board member of paign in 2017. He is currently
become the first newly elected long-time Mayor William Wild's the Westland Youth Assistance serving his third term as a state
mayor in the city of Westland in term. Wild resigned during his Advisory Committee; member of representative, his first in the
nearly two decades. fourth term in office to take a job the Parks and Recreation newly created 25th House
Londeau and Coleman were in the private sector. Advisory Council; the Westland District. He is a graduate of
the top vote getters in the pri- Long-time City Councilman Masterplan Steering Committee; Western Michigan University,
Vol. 76, No. 32 mary election last Tuesday Jim Godbout received 837 votes; the Youth Assistance Advisory attended the Lee Honors
The Westland Mission to which reduced the field of six Ali Awadi received 465 votes; Council and served as chairman College and served one 4-year
Mars playground is one of candidates to two who will Anthony Jones, 146 votes and of the Downtown Development term on the Westland City
four finalists for the appear on the Nov. 7 ballot. Ronald Sassak, 46 votes. Authority. Council.
statewide Community Unofficial results showed Prior to being elected to city In 2017, residents elected him Prior to seeking public office,
Excellence Award-the most Londeau receiving 4,646 votes council in 2017, Londeau, 44, to the Westland City Council Coleman spent several years
prestigious Michigan while Coleman was the choice served as the chairman of the where he served for five years, working in the community on
Municipal League communi- of 4,304 voters. Westland Downtown including three years as presi- the Westland Festival
ty honor. Londeau was chosen by fel- Development Authority (DDA), dent pro-tem. Committee and the Westland
See page 6. low members of the city council was a member of the Westland Coleman, 40, was defeated by Veterans Association.

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