Yankee Air Museum had some very spe-
cial passengers last Wednesday afternoon
during flights of a bright red, open-cockpit
WACO YMF-5C biplane aircraft. The rides
originated from the museum hangar at
Willow Run Airport. The biplane is becom-
ing a regular fixture under the clouds and
above local landmarks.
“That was great… very fun. I enjoyed it
a lot!” exclaimed Charlie Cone of
Northville, one of the passengers. “I've been
flying for 73 years, but until today, never on
a WACO. I've wanted to do this ever since
1941 when I watched them fly over the
fields back home.”
Cone, 90, is a U.S. Navy and Air Force
veteran. He is an active pilot and flight
instructor who said that he has “already
flown in the museum's other planes, so the
WACO ridewas a real thrill.”
“The landing was too smooth,” he said,
“notmuch like an airliner landing.”
Pilot Matt Miller said he enjoyed having
Cone on board and talking with him
through the plane headsets.
“He has some truly amazing stories,”
said Miller. “I was glad to fly him and be
part of his experience.”
Miller said he hears lots of “wows”
whenever he flies the Waco and the five
flights on Wednesday afternoon continued
that theme. He said passengers ranged in
age froman enthused teenager to a 92-year-
old.
“That was great,” said Joe Lawson IV,
who flew last week with his dad, Joe
Lawson III, both of Ypsilanti Township. “It
was better than flying in the B-17. The take-
off was the best part and cutting a large cir-
cle aboveDomino'sFarmswas very cool.”
Lawson's father couldn't agree more and
he echoed the “very fun” sentiments heard
throughout the afternoon. “Next, we have to
fly in theC-47,” he concluded.
Geof Bush, Yankee Air Museum WACO
and C-47 flight scheduler said he hears
these reactions every time the plane flies.
“It's a lot of fun…it never gets old,” he
said.
Bush explained the WACO will continue
to fly on Wednesdays through the middle of
October. In addition, WACO flights will be
available throughout the Thunder Over
Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport
this weekend, Aug. 20 and 21 on a “first
come first fly” basis.
Barnstorming in biplanes was wide-
spread throughout the U. S. in the 1920s
and 1930s and WACO (Waco Aircraft
Company) is one of the first to develop such
an aircraft and is known as the best
provider of these planes even today. The
famous Charles Lindbergh was a barn-
stormer and participated in many such
events and air shows.
A ride on the WACO for one person is
$195 for Yankee Air Museummembers and
$225 for non-members. A ride for two is
$295 if one rider is a museummember, and
$325 for two non-members. There is a
weight limit of 350 pounds. Museum mem-
bership costs $60 and includes a ticket to
Thunder Over Michigan, a $40 value and
the $30member discount for the flight.
For more information, visit
-
keeairmuseum.org and click on “Book a
Flight” or email biplanerides@yankeeair-
museum.org or call (734) 483-4030.
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August 18, 2016
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Special Tree - 39010 Wabash
WEDNESDAY September 7, 2016
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
for the purpose of considering a variance request for Special Tree.
The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider the following:
1. Parking Setback. Variances from Section 3.07, Area, Height and Placement Requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance to allow parking setback variances for the front yard (8 feet proposed where
50 feet required) and side yard (6 feet and 24 feet proposed where 50 feet required). The appli-
cant is proposing the redevelopment of a parking lot and is requesting to align the new parking
lot with the existing development.
2. Parking Space Dimensions. A variance to Section 14.02(b)(4) to allow 9-foot wide parking spaces
where 10-foot wide spaces are required.
The subject property is located at 5980 Inkster. DP#80-075-99-0012-000.
Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. All
interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said
request. Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 and
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 18, 2016
RM081816-0083 2.5 x 7.378
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Romulus Palace Sign Variance -
31370 Ecorse
WEDNESDAY September 7, 2016
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
for the purpose of considering a sign variance request for BZA-
2016-018, Romulus Palace. The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider the following:
1. A variance from Section 48-7 of the Sign Ordinance to allow a 20-foot high pole sign. The
Ordinance allows a 15-foot high sign.
2. A variance from Section 48-7 of the Sign Ordinance to allow an 80-sq. ft. pole sign. The ordi-
nance allows a 40-sq. ft. pole sign.
The subject property is located at 39315 Ecorse. DP#: 80-007-01-0914-307
Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. All
interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said
request. Written comments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner,
Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 18, 2016
RM081816-0080 2.5 x 6.964
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Waste Management - 5980 Inkster
WEDNESDAY September 7, 2016
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
for the purpose of considering a variance request for Waste
Management. The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111
Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider the following:
1.
Front Yard Setback Variance.
A variance from Section 8.04, Area, Height and Placement
Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a 17-foot front yard setback where a 40-foot
front yard setback is required. The applicant is proposing the development of an employee park-
ing lot and is requesting to align the new parking lot with the existing lot.
The subject property is located at 5980 Inkster. DP#80-001-99-0001-700 and 80-001-99-0008-703.
Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. All
interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said
request. Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 and
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 18, 2016
RM081816-0081 2.5 x 6.986
Public Notice
ERS Telecom Properties, LLC proposes to build a 199-foot Monopole
Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual
red/white strobes. The Site location is approx. 1000 feet north of Northline Road and
Huron Drive, Romulus, Wayne County, MI, 48174, Lat: 42-13-2.7, Long: -83-24-
58.4. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure
Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1039219. ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (
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cations) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by fil-
ing a Request for Environmental Review (
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and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy
is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12 th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public com-
ments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30
days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Natalie,
, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-
997-6111.
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Flying high
90-year-old pilot takes special flight
Incumbents sweep election
Charlie Cone, 90, of Northville was one of the first passengers last week on special
flights in the Yankee Air Museum bright red, open-cockpit WACO YMF-5C biplane air-
craft.
The four incumbent trustees on the
Northville Township Board of Trustees
will face only one Democratic challenger
on the Nov. 8 ballot following the recent
primary election.
All seven terms on the township board
of trusteeswill be on the ballot, but incum-
bent Supervisor Bob Nix, Treasurer
Marjorie Banner and Clerk Sue
Hillebrand were all unopposed in the pri-
mary.
Incumbent trustees Fred Shadko,
Marvin Gans, Mindy Herrmann and
Symantha Heath, all Republicans, were
challenged by Sonia Scappiticci and Dan
Beidzen, a write-in candidate. The incum-
bents prevailed on the Republican side of
the ballot when 2,919 voters participated
in the primary while 1,502 Democrats
votedAug. 2.
The four incumbent Republican
trustees will face Democrat Dr. Gulam
Qadirwho received 1,074 votes.
Herrmann received 2,001 votes,
Shadko received 1,721 votes, Gans
received 1,561 votes and Heath garnered
1,524 votes. Scappiticci came in fifth on
the Republican side with 912 votes. There
were 44 write-in votes on the Republican
side of the ballot.
Write-in names on the Democratic bal-
lot totaled 36 in theunofficial counts.
