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THE BELLEVILLE Local November election choices finalized
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Vol. 134, No. 32 While the looming national ” Council Districts, LaGina
election Nov. 5 continues to Polls in Michigan for Washington was the top vote
The Quirk Park Splash dominate the news, local elec- getter in District 2 with 206
Pad, the largest such water tions in several communities several local elections will be open votes. Charmaine Kennedy
feature in Wayne County, will will also take place. from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Nov. 5. received 91 votes, Clarence
officially open in Van Buren In the City of Belleville, Oden, Jr. received 77 votes fol-
Township on Friday, Aug. 23. Mayor Kerreen Conley will lowed by Alfred M. Washington
See page 3. apparently not be challenged petition submitted by Aafrika Tuesday receiving 920 votes or II who received 23 votes. The
while three valid petitions Poole was ruled invalid due to 47.06 of the ballots cast. He will top two vote getters,
were submitted for the two city signatures from Van Buren be opposed on the November Washington and Kennedy will
THE CANTON council terms which will expire Township rather than City of ballot by Patrick Wimberly who appear on the November bal-
EAGLE in December. Belleville residents. received a total of 772 votes, or lot. In City Council District 3, top
EAGLE
Incumbent Jack Loria has
Voters in the primary elec-
39.49 percent of the votes cast.
Vol. 72, No. 32 filed a petition for re-election tion in Inkster narrowed the Candidate Timothy Williams vote getter was Sandra K.
while Tom Smith has opted not field of candidates vying for was eliminated from the race Watley with 178 votes, followed
The Canton Community to seek re-election. Also filing elected terms. with only 255 votes cast for him, by Christha Bond who received
Foundation and Legal Help nominating petitions for the Incumbent Mayor Byron R. or 13.04 percent of the ballots 162 votes. Both will appear on
for Veterans will present the Belleville City Council were Nolen was the top voter getter cast in the mayoral primary.
10th Annual Veterans’ Kelly Bates and Ken Voigt. A in the mayoral balloting last In the various Inkster City See Ballot, page 6
Health Summit 2019 Sept. 18.
National
See page 4.

THE INKSTER Night Out
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 72, No. 32 Police events promote
Legends Basketball Camps local unity, diversity
Participants in the Inkster
this year got some extra sur-
prises during the two-day Julie Brown
training at the Booker Staff Writer
Dozier Recreation Complex. National Night Out drew crowds in both
See page 4. Canton Township and Inkster last week.
One student in attendance was Serena
THE NORTHVILLE Baker, 17, who is pleased with her classmates
EAGLE and the atmosphere of acceptance at Canton
EAGLE
High School.
Vol. 19, No. 32 “Even though it's so big, it's like we're a big
Members of the family,” the high school senior and Canton res-
Northville City Council ident said. “Everyone's very welcoming.”
approved several purchases She is working for Canton Leisure Services, Motown legends The Commodores provide the headline entertainment during the Inkster
for the police department and was stringing together origami cranes with celebration of National Night Out last week.
during their regular meeting wishes on them.
last week. “I wished for more togetherness,” the teen
See page 2. said as she helped Angela Smith of Canton and
her family with the work.
Smith was with her three children plus a
THE PLYMOUTH nephew and niece for National Night Out at
EAGLE the Summit on the Park Tuesday, Aug. 6.
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National Night Out is observed in many
Vol. 19, No. 32 communities, including Inkster and Canton
and helps to bolster police-community rela-
The work of a pair of
enterprising Boy Scouts from tions. Canton Public Safety, the Canton
Response to Hate Crimes Coalition, the
Plymouth is clearly visible to Canton Public Library and Canton Leisure
anyone visiting the Plymouth Services were Canton sponsors.
Township McClumpha Park The Inkster event, presented by the Inkster
baseball diamond. Police Department in the police station park-
See page 2.
ing lot, featured a performance by Motown
musicians The Contours. There were bounce
THE ROMULUS houses, rock climbing, a basketball court, DJ Chandru and Smita Acharya represent the
ROMAN Romeo, games and refreshments as well as Canton Hindu Temple during National Night Police vehicles attract young riders in
ROMAN
face painting.
Vol. 134, No. 32 Inkster Police Chief William Riley III said Out Aug. 6. Inkster during the event.
the second year of the event in the city went
Romulus seniors were big
winners in the 2019 well, in particular praising Inkster Police Ofc.
Andrea Lebo who handles community polic-
Downriver Senior Olympics ing. Publicity on the Inkster city TV channel,
which took place July 22 to social media and event announcements led to
26 in Southgate. attendance of some 2,200 to 2,500 people.
See page 3.
“The Contours came out and had a great
time,” said Riley. The Michigan State Police
helicopter landing and emergency vehicles
THE WAYNE were popular in Inkster, drawing photo-takers.
EAGLE “The kids had a great time. People just
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Vol. 72, No. 32 came out and had a great time,” Riley said. He
thanked businesses for support, including food
Wayne Police Detective donations, noting, “We were glad to see the
Kevin Schmidtke was recent- weather held off.”
ly honored with a Riley said he is also pleased with Boy
Distinguished Service Serena Baker, 17, works during the Canton National Night Out, helping with wishes written
Award from the Michigan See Night, page 4 on origami cranes.
Association of Chiefs of
Police.
See page 5. New opioid treatment clinic is OK'd in Westland

Members of the Westland City vacant for nearly a decade, will after consultation with a staff Councilman Peter Herzberg
THE WESTLAND Council have approved the be renovated to accommodate member. She told the council said that he had concerns about
EAGLE opening of an opioid treatment the treatment center. The reno- members during the Aug. 5 the proximity of the proposed
EAGLE

Vol. 72, No. 32 facility in the former Montana's vation plans were approved by meeting that following such a treatment center to a school
members of the city planning
playground and Councilwoman
consultation, patients usually
Steakhouse side.
Voters may have The treatment facility, commission last month. opt to stay in treatment. She said Tasha Green said she had some
approved the use of marijua- approved by a 5-2 vote of council According to Dr. Andrea that after a 24-hour “cooling off” concerns about the proposed
na in the state, but officials members, will be located at Barthwell, a consultant on the period, 90 percent of patients enclosed outdoor fencing.
in the city of Westland want 34290 Ford Road and will tem- project, the facility would not stay in treatment. Green compared the pro-
to know what local residents porarily house patients under- accept walk-in patients but Barthwell is consulting with posed iron fencing to jail bars
think about the issue. going treatment. those undergoing treatment will Dr. Naim Khanafer, who is oper-
See page 5. The building, which has been be allowed to leave at any time ating the facility. See Clinic, page 5

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