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agreement and at the same time
hiremore police officers and office
staff personnel. While turning
down government grants that
would fund the fire department
while neighboring communities
accept and use the funds for public
safety, Plymouth Township officials
are busy buying new golf carts, vot-
ing to build a new township park
warming pavilion for winter use
and otherwise unabashedly show-
ing little discretion or control over
their senseless spending.
As if the antics of our elected
officials reached a zenith when
they manipulated and refused to
allow the fire department issue to
go before the electorate, it's their
latest move that has me really
scared.
At the request of Treasurer Ron
Edwards, the police department
union is now considering his plan
to combine fire fighter and police
duties into public safety officer
positions or PSOs.
The proposed plan will necessi-
tate the hiring and training of
police officers to respond to fires
and medical emergencies, pur-
chasing additional police equip-
ment, fire gear, radios, and police
cars.
In addition, Edwards, who plans
to oversee the operation, will
require the township to increase
their reliance on the services of the
Huron Valley Ambulance Co. for
medical emergencies, as the PSOs
will be classified as medical first
responders, which is just a step
above a first aid certification.
What Edwards doesn't under-
stand is crime fighting and fire
fighting don't mix. It's too much
responsibility for one individual,
and the right training for EMS is
critical to save lives, like mine. All
of our current fire fighters are
already certified in advanced life
support and the cops don't want to
bePSOs.
At the scene of a fire, a police-
man would have to secure his
weapon, remove his ballistic vest
and gun belt and suit up with his
fire gear and air tank located in the
trunk of his police vehicle, and
wait for others to do the same to
form a team, before fire trucks and
fire equipment arrives. Minutes
are precious and fires double in
size every twominutes.
PSO models don't work as roles
are easily confused. Cops will do
cop work first when they arrive on
the scene. There are so many roles
to be acted upon, like extrication,
traffic control, entrapment, fuel
spills andmore.
Edwards' decision is not in the
best interest of public safety and is
without sense of reason. The cost
will be the loss of lives and proper-
ty andwasted taxpayer dollars.
DonHoward,
PlymouthTownship
communities willing to put the safe-
ty and well being of their residents
above their own petty demands for
complete autonomy.
In Northville and the other com-
munities with leaders wise enough
and tough enough to put the safety
of residents first, these grants will
serve the purpose for which they
were intended: Providing jobs and
protecting the public.
Northville did a great job in
securing this grant with a well-pre-
pared application and a board of
trustees who understood their role
in acting as representatives of the
community.
Once again, congratulations. The
effort to properly prioritize and
effectively manage every resource
available in the best interests of the
entire township should be an exam-
ple to some of the nearby neigh-
bors.
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September 6, 2012
Letter
FROM PAGE 6
Grant
FROM PAGE 6
Felix Kizer, Jr.
April 30, 1988
Aug. 24. 2012
Felix "Man" Kizer, Jr. died
Aug. 24, 2012.
Among those left to cherish
his memory are his precious
children, Felix Kizer, III, 4,
and Darnell Kizer, 2; his
father, Felix Kizer, Sr.; his
stepmothers, Debra; grand-
mother, Mary Hitchings;
grandparents, Charles and
Betty Kizer; siblings, Felicia
Devika, Jarvis, Phyllis,
JaNac', Joslyn and Joi;
nieces and nephews, Robert,
Tra'Shawnntay,
Karlesha,
Sabrina, Delont'e, Travis,
Ja'Nia, Phillip, Sayshana,
London, Bridgett, Lauren and
Lyric; his sons' mothers,
Kaneisha and Tiara; his girl-
friend, Roslind and her chil-
dren; a favorite cousin,
whom he called Aunt Sandy;
his brothers from another
mother, Detwron and Darrell;
a host of aunts, uncles and
cousins, and many friends.
Mr. Kizer was preceded in
death by his mother, Janice
Jordan and a grandfather,
Eddie Hitchings.
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on Avondale in Inkster with
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NativeHeritageDay Saturday
Wayne County Parks and the
North
American
Indian
Association will host Native
American Heritage Day at the
Nankin Mills Interpretive Center
from 1 - 4 p.m. this Saturday, Sept.
8. This special social gathering
includes a traditional drumming
circle and dancers in full regalia.
Native American crafts and food
will be available for purchase. All
ages are welcome to enjoy this cel-
ebration of Michigan's first people.
Due to limited seating, please bring
a lawn chair. This is a free outdoor
event.
The Nankin Mills Interpretive
Center is located at 33175 Ann
Arbor Trail,Westland.
Hines Drive will be closed due
to Saturday in the Park, however,
drivers may go around the barri-
cades for Native American
Heritage parking.
If you have any questions
regarding this or any other Wayne
County Parks event, call (734)
261.1990
Church seeing crafters
St. Theodore's Confraternity of
Christian Women is seeking
crafters for a Fall Craft Show
planned from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Oct. 13 at the parish, 8200 Wayne
Road in Westland. There are 70
tables available for rental fee of $25
each. No vendors are being accept-
ed.
For more information or to rent
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mail 10.
Exhibit benefit inNorthville
Beyond Borders: Mosaic
Exhibit and Auction will be pre-
sented at theNorthvilleArtHouse
215 W. Cady St, Northville begin-
ning with an opening reception
from6-9 p.m. Sept. 7.
The exhibit is open from 1-5
p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
throughSept. 22.
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MSF. Auction proceeds will be
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The exhibit is free.
Seniors host bingo
The Wayne Golden Hour Club
hosts bingo on the second and
fourth Thursday of each month.
The games are the primary source
of fund-raising for the group.
Proceeds are used to offset the cost
of hosting holiday parties, which
are open to all seniors.
Doors open at 12:40 p.m. and
bingo continues from 1-4 p.m.
Refreshments are available for
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The upcoming dates are Sept. 13
and 27, Oct. 11 and 25, Nov. 8 and
Dec. 13.
For more information, call
Nancy Wojewski-Noel, at (734) 721-
7460 x1312
Legislator host coffee hours
State Rep. Kurt Heise will meet
with residents during district office
hours on Monday, Sept. 10 at loca-
tions in Northville, Wayne and
Plymouth at the following times
and locations: 10-11 a.m. at the
Northville District Library, 212 W.
Cady St., Northville; 1 to 2 p.m.,
Wayne Community Center, 4635
Howe Road, Wayne and 3 to 4
p.m., Plymouth District Library, 223
S. MainSt., Plymouth.
Heise is also available to meet
with constituents by appointment
either in the district or at his
Lansing office. Residents are invit-
ed to call toll free 1-855-REP-KURT
or e-mail kurtheise@house.mi.gov
to schedule an appointment.
Play auditions scheduled
Barefoot Productions will have
auditions for Driving Miss Daisy
from7-9 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11.
Auditions for roles for one
female and two males will take
place at the Barefoot Productions
Theater, located at 240 N. Main St.,
Plymouth. For more information
call director Craig A. Hane, (734)
582-9688. This stage play is the
inspiration for the Academy Award
winning film.
Driving Miss Daisy will be the
2012 - 2013 season opener for
Barefoot Productions. Barefoot
Productions is a non-Equity, non-
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member or friend are invited to
attend the GriefShare program at
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