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Top cops

Wayne honors police officers

Wayne police officers were into a double homicide in the
recognized for outstanding per- city.
formance during the regular Colwell and Ofc. Keith
meeting of the city council last Williams received a commenda-
week. tion for their response and
Police Chief Ryan Strong pre- investigation into a shooting in
sented the commendations to the city. Ofc. Raquel Ogarek was
each officer. Selections for the presented with a commendation
awards were made by an awards for her performance during a
committee which included traffic stop that led to the arrest
patrol and command officers, of several subjects for gun and
along with Strong. The commit- other felony charges.
tee members meet annually to Officers James Serman and Wayne Police Department officers were awarded commendations for their service during the regular
choose commendation Bouchie were commended for meeting of the city council last week. In July, Lt. Robert Amore was named Officer of the Year for 2022.
awardees. their response and investigation
Officers James Serman and into an armed robbery that led Officer Heather Holcomb was In July, Amore was presented Amore was vital in the recent
Scott Bouchie received com- to an arrest and the recovery of awarded a commendation for with the 2022 Wayne Police accreditation of the Wayne
mendations for their response the victim's property. her investigation into a series of Department Police Officer of the department with the Michigan
and investigation into a serious Sgt. Jordan Arndt received a burglaries that led to an arrest Year Award. Association of Chiefs of Police.
assault case. lifesaving award for pulling a and Ofc. Ryan Caprathe and Ofc. A team of officers from all “Lt. Amore is an extremely
Lt. Finley Carter, Lt. Robert suicidal person off the railroad Keith Zavitz were awarded com- ranks chose Amore for the hard working member of the
Amore, Sgt. Chad Colwell, and tracks with a train approaching. mendations for their response honor. He has been with the department with a consistently
Ofc. Michael Bolton were recog- Ofc. Stephen Perez also received and investigation into a serious Wayne Police Department since positive attitude. We are lucky to
nized with a commendation for a lifesaving award for safely dis- assault case that led to an arrest 2005 and is currently a road have him as part of our team,”
their response and investigation arming a suicidal person. and recovery of a gun. patrol lieutenant. Strong said.
Giving thanks Lawsuit He claims Nocerini motivated Strong

Registration opens for Thanksgiving FROM PAGE 1 to falsely arrest him for speaking out at
public meetings regarding the findings
in the report. Nocerini claimed that
meals for veterans and servicemen be able to arbitrarily attack and dis- Blackwell was stalking her by speaking
to other residents in the city hall park-

While Halloween pumpkins and deco- mayor@cityofwestland.com. Registration criminate against them without conse- ing lot following council meetings and
quences. They should be afforded the
driving behind her on Wayne Road.
rations are just beginning to appear is also available at Rhaesa's office, (734) same protections as “usual employees” Blackwell was found not guilty of all
throughout the community, Wayne and 722-2000 or email: JRhaesa@city- Rasor said. those allegations and he is now pursu-
Westland officials have Thanksgiving on ofwayne.com. Registration forms are also Miller, who was appointed to the ing legal redress from the city based on
their minds. available at the Westland City Hall greeter city council in December of 2015 and violations of his civil rights.
Westland Mayor Michael Londeau, station. re-elected twice, resigned his position In a separate lawsuit, Wayne police
Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa and Wayne Applications must be submitted no in June of 2021 during the COVID pan- Ofc. Abraham Hughes also claims
Ford Civic League President Vic Barra later than noon Wednesday, Nov. 15 to demic and moved out of state. While Nocerini interfered with the police
are already planing the 10th Annual receive a complete holiday meal, "compli- he said he was hesitant to make any chief selection process by insisting
Holiday Meals for Wayne-Westland veter- ments of a grateful community," officials comment on the current situation, he Blackwell be arrested. He alleges he
ans, surviving spouses, and families of said. said his treatment by other city offi- refused to make the arrest and claims
active duty service members. Veterans and/or their families can pick cials was a factor in his resignation. that despite higher test scores, Strong
Registration for the free meals is up the free meals from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Miller added that he “glad to see this was promoted to the chief's job after
already being accepted and suggested, Saturday, Nov. 18 at Wayne Ford Civic over with” and that he felt vindicated arresting Blackwell.
officials said. Registration is available League 1645 N. Wayne Road in Westland. by the judge's ruling. The report is also part of a criminal
online at: https://www.cityofwestland. Pre-registration for the meals is required. The investigative report concerning charge against former Councilman
com/.../Holiday-Meals-for... or contact For more information, call (734) 728- the conduct of Nocerini has also been Christopher Sanders who is charged
Londeau's office, (734) 467-3200 or email: 5010. accepted as evidence in three separate with criminal stalking by Nocerini. He
ongoing legal proceedings. is facing a jury trial on the charges
Section of Wayne Road to close ing Nocerini and Police Chief Ryan next month.
Resident Mark Blackwell is charg-
Nocerini resigned her position last
Wayne Road will be closed for repairs Park building will need to take Newburgh Strong with violations of his civil rights. month.
at the bridge just north of the Holliday Road or Merriman Road to Warren Road
Park building in Westland sometime to Wayne Road to detour around the clo-
before Nov. 15, according to an announce- sure. Wayne County officials warned CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ment on social media. motorists in the area to plan for additional INVITATION TO BID
The road will remain closed for about a road time to travel in the area. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
year during the removal and rebuilding of Officials said Merriman Road where bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023, for the following:
the bridge across the river in the area. reconstruction has been ongoing will be PAVILION CONSTRUCTION 24' X 30' @ POLICE SHOOTING RANGE
Those who live north of the Holliday open prior to the closure of Wayne Road. Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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PUBLIC HEARING
CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON A public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget for the Canton Public Library will
INVITATION TO BID
be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the library's Friends'
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Activity Room. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28 2023 for the following:
the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The library is located at
CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION SEPTEMBER 2023 1200 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188-1600. Copies of the pro-
Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you posed budget will be available at the library.
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, Eva Davis
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Library Director
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON WEDNESDAY, October 4, 2023
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5 2023 for the following: Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold the following
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY STUDY public hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111
Wayne Road to consider the following petitions:
Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked 1. TEMP-2023-004; Sheraton Park & Fly, requesting to extend temporary use for 172 of 539
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves parking spaces to be utilized for airport park and fly. The subject property is located at 8000
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Merriman Road (DP# 80-037-99-0028-000).
2. BZA-2023-014; Romulus Auto Repair, requesting a use variance in accordance with Section
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK 22.039(d), Use Variances to allow a spray paint booth inside the current auto repair (minor)
Publish 9/14/2023 CN2505 - 091423 2.5 x 2.075 facility. The use is considered vehicle body repair (major) which is not permitted in the CBD-
3 District. The subject property is located at 37385 Goddard Road (DP# 80-078-13-0180-
005), Suite #200.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Copies of the applications are available for review in the Planning Department located at the
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Department of Public Services (12600 Wayne Road) during regular business hours which are 8:00
INVITATION TO BID
am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Any questions regarding the application should be directed
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed to Carol Maise, City Planning in the Planning Department at 734-955-4530. Written comments may
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023 for the following: be submitted and should be addressed to the Planning Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus,
MI 48174-1485. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to
PRINTING SERVICES FOR 2023 ANNUAL
ISSUES OF THE SHOPCANTON GUIDE comment on said requests. Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assis-
tance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the Planning Secretary
Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you (734-955-4530) 48 hours prior to the meeting. Our staff will be pleased to make necessary arrange-
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked ments.
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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