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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Developer presents plan for former Eloise property

John Hambrick has some big mined it had “good bones” and
plans for the former Wayne he said he has talked to both a
County General Hospital prop- chef and coffee roaster about
erty in Westland. opening up the space to the
Hambrick, who purchased public.
the 16-acres of property from Buildings at the property
Wayne County for $1 in 2018 housed mentally ill patients and
received approval last week patients with tuberculosis after
from the Westland Planning being a “poor house” estab-
Commission members to split lished in about 1839. Eloise as
the land into five parcels. While the facility was called, was
Hambrick said he plans to closed in 1984 after serving
demolish the buildings that for- thousands of patients on 900
merly housed a power plant acres at the site. Since that clo-
and bakery, he said he may ren- sure, it has served as office
ovate the firehouse into a facili- space for a few Wayne County
ty serving coffee and ice cream. employees. Currently on the
Other buildings at the site site is the homeless shelter,
would be retained, he said. He Samraritas Family Center
told the commissioners that he which is expected, Hambrick
has no plans to change the look said, to remain on site, along
of the Kay Beard building or the with a food bank located on the
firehouse at this time. former site of the commissary
He told the members of the on the property.
planning commission that a Hambrick told the commis-
hotel and event venue, although sion that he has negotiated a Kay Beard building
he did not elaborate on or pres- plan with Wayne County to keep The site has been a strong public tours. now be asked to rezone the five
ent plans for those projects. the food bank where it is and attraction for “ghosthunters” The site was the topic of a new parcels and the issue will
Hambrick said an inspection that the service will “never and those looking for paranor- horror film “Eloise” in 2017. then be sent to the members of
of the firehouse building deter- have to leave.” mal activity and even featured Planning commissioners will the city council for review.
2 are reappointed to Westland Planning Commission

Two long-time residents have firmed to a 3-year term on the and subject to confirmation of city
been re-appointed to the planning commission expiring council. Members serve three-
Westland Planning Commission Aug. 5, 2023. year terms. Members must
by Mayor William R. Wild. Rappaport is a small business reside, work or have ownership
Ken Sharp was confirmed by and contractor attorney. He has interest in property in the City of
members of the city council to a 3- served Westland. The Planning
year term expiring Aug. 20, 2023. on the planning commission Commission reviews and recom-
Sharp has served on the plan- since 2013. mends to city council all applica-
ning commission for nearly 25 Rappaport is the commission tions for amendments to the zon-
years and is currently chairman liaison to the Zoning Board of ing ordinance or zoning map,
of the group. He is a retired Appeals. He has been a Westland applications for special land uses,
Westland firefighter and he and resident for many years and site plan approval and planned
his wife, Carol, are been long time enjoys participating in volunteer unit developments.
residents of Westland. work programs. Meetings are scheduled for 7
Sharp is also active with the The Planning Commission is p.m. the first Tuesday of the
local Lions Club. governed by a nine member Month at Westland City Hall,
David Rappaport was also con- board appointed by the mayor 36300 Warren Road. Ken Sharp David Rappaport

Wayne man killed, body abandoned near Belleville Lake

Michigan State Police are con- truck and driven to the area of determined that the death had appeared to indicate that the sus- available at press time and the
tinuing to investigate the death of a Belleville Road and Quirk Road in taken place at another location. pect was attempting to dispose of names of the victim and suspect
Wayne man following the discov- Van Buren Township. Troopers Michigan State Police took a the victim's body by dumping the were being withheld awaiting
ery of his body in Van Buren were called to the scene at about suspect into custody later Sunday truck into Belleville Lake but charges and arraignment.
Township last Sunday. 10 when the body was discovered following evidence gathered at the abandoned the vehicle, with the Investigators are still seeking
According to police, the 48-year- by a passerby who noticed the Wayne home. Police would not say body, when the truck got stuck in information about the incident.
old Wayne man was killed at a truck stuck in the mud early how the victim and the suspect the mud. Anyone with information is asked
home on the 4400 block of John Sunday morning. Van Buren Police knew one another or if they were Police did say they believe the to contact the Michigan State
Hix Road in Wayne and his body notified Michigan State Police at family members. Police indicated death was domestic in nature. Police Metro South Post at (734)
then placed in the bed of a pickup about 10:15 a.m. Van Buren officers that an initial investigation No further information was 287-5000.

Wayne Historical Society planning several new programs

The Wayne Historic Museum required at talks during the fore- local families and figures. As the museum from 8 until 11:45 continues today.
has reopened and talks have seeable future to provide a safe always, the event is an outdoor p.m. on Oct. 24. The Great Lakes The last event of the year is
resumed, according to the latest environment, a spokesman said. walking tour so guests are Ghost Hunters will attempt to Holiday Night at the Museum
newsletter from the Wayne Norwayne: A planned com- encouraged to dress appropri- locate paranormal activity in the which is planned for 6 until 9
Historical Society. munity will be the topic at the 7 ately. Donations are accepted. 140-year-old museum building. p.m. Dec. 5. Santa will be on
The museum has reopened p.m. Sept. 10 meeting. The guest At 7 p.m. Oct 17, the Historical A one-hour spot to attend is hand and cookies and hot choco-
for tours and research from 10 speaker will be Hank Johnson of Society members will host the priced at $25. late will be available. The town
a.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesdays the Norwayne Citizens Witches Brew Tea at the muse- Blacksmithing: The Bert Christmas tree will be lit during
and Thursdays. Masks will be Commission. um. During the haunted tea Green Story will be the topic at 7 the evening.
required and hand sanitizer will The Annual Cemetery Walk party, guests will meet several p.m. Nov. 12. More about the museum
be provided visitors. Talks at the hosted by the association will Wayne characters in a spooky Visitors will learn about Bert located at 1 Town Square at the
museum will resume outside on take place from 1 until 3 p.m. setting. Tickets, priced at $35, Green and what life was like as corner of Main and Biddle, is
the lawn to provide social dis- this year at Westlawn Cemetery. must be purchased in advance. one of the last blacksmiths in available on the Facebook page,
tancing. Masks will also be The walk will highlight several There will be a Ghost Hunt at Wayne and how the company waynehistoricalsociety.

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