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THE BELLEVILLE Absentee ballots available from area clerks
ENTERPRISE
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Area residents can apply now
Vol. 137, No. 39 for an absentee ballot for the ” ed and returned to their clerk,
Benson said in a prepared state-
Members of the Sumpter upcoming Nov. 8 general elec- All voters registered ment.
Township Fire Department tion. Anyone opting to vote by in Michigan are eligible Clerks have already begun
will be marking Fire mail should submit an applica- mailing out absent voter ballots.
Prevention Week with an tion to the local municipal to vote absentee. The completed ballots are
open house at the fire station clerk's office as soon as possible already being accepted at local
from noon until 3 p.m. Oct. to avoid postal delays, advised clerk’s offices.
15. Secretary of State Jocelyn method they choose - whether and mail, email or hand deliver A ballot-tracking tool on the
See page 2. Benson. voting by mail, local drop box or it to their local clerk. Voters can Michigan.gov/Vote site allows
“Every successful election at their clerk's office - find their clerk's contact infor- voters to check when their clerk
we have held in Michigan over Michiganders can be confident mation at Michigan.gov/Vote. received their absentee ballot
THE CANTON the last three years, voters have their vote will be counted and Voters with disabilities may request, when they mailed out
EAGLE made it clear they want options their voice will be heard.” apply online for an accessible the ballot and when they
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for how and when to cast their
received the ballot back from
All voters registered in
electronic absent voter ballot at
Vol. 75, No. 39 ballot by choosing to do so Michigan are eligible to vote Michigan.gov/Vote or the voter.
absentee in record numbers,” absentee. They can apply online Michigan.gov/AccessibleBallot. For more information on
Deputy Police Chief Craig Benson said. at Michigan.gov/Vote or print an The accessible ballot can be absentee voting, or to register to
Wilsher is leaving the Canton “No matter what secure application form from the site completed electronically, print- vote, go to Michigan.gov/Vote.
Township Police
Department after a 24-year
career with the agency.
See page 4. Recent recruit

Northville Township welcomes new police therapy dog
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LEDGER STAR
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The name of the newest 'officer' at the
Vol. 75, No. 39 Northville Township Police Department is
Free Chronic Pain PATH expected to be announced this week.
(Personal Action Toward The force is expanding with the addition
Health) workshops are of 16-week-old male Goldendoodle puppy,
returning to an in-person for- as yet unnamed, who will undergo training
mat beginning this week. to join the department as a police support
See page 6. dog. Police officers sought community
input through social media to help find a
new name for the recruit. Suggestions were
THE NORTHVILLE being accepted until last Friday, but no
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time.
Vol. 22, No. 39 The new member of the department is
A bit of tradition returned among support dogs joining police depart-
to Northville last month dur- ments across the country. Research has
proven support dogs are effective in pro-
ing the 33rd Annual viding comfort and aid for people during
Northville Community times of crisis, particularly violent or trau-
Beautification Award matic events. The dogs also reduce anxiety
Luncheon. and increase communication between wit-
See page 3.
nesses and investigators, whether they are
adults or children, according to national
studies.
THE PLYMOUTH Northville Community Service Ofc.
EAGLE Andrew Domzalski researched therapy
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Vol. 22, No. 39 and support dogs for about a year after he
witnessed firsthand how such a dog can
A new policy adopted by change the atmosphere in a room. He felt
the board has eliminated that Northville Township residents would
fines for the late return of benefit from having a support dog and,
items borrowed from the after talking with other law enforcement
Plymouth District Library. agencies, learned the temperament of a
See page 2. Goldendoodle, a Golden Retriever and
Poodle mix, would be a good fit for the Northville Community Service Ofc. Andrew Domzalski gets acquainted with his new
township. Domzalski will be the partner, a Goldendoodle puppy. After training, the puppy will join the police department
THE ROMULUS Goldendoodle's handler and the puppy will as a therapy dog.
ROMAN accompany him to work and head home dog programs at multiple other police be more excited to include him in our com-
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departments. We miss him terribly,” noted
with him after hours.
munity policing programming,” said Police
Vol. 137, No. 39 Police officials agreed the dogs are a a posting from the Wayne police. Chief Scott Hilden.
The recent Vision welcome presence at community events Domzalski agreed that the role of a ther- The Goldendoodle begins support dog
Romulus-Our Community, and schools as they foster dialog and com- apy dog has become important in commu- training in November. In the meantime,
Our Future think tank work- munication between officers and residents. nity police departments. Domzalski is assisting the puppy with basic
shop drew a large crowd of The City of Wayne Police Department “After speaking with various experts, obedience commands.
participants at the Romulus and residents are mourning the loss of other police departments and then meeting “Northville Township Police
Senior Center. their popular and beloved therapy dog, the Goldendoodle's parents, we knew we Department is lucky to have him. Now we
See page 5. Zeke, who died this week of cancer. Zeke found a special buddy to help our great need to our residents to name him quickly.
was a popular and valuable asset to the community,” he said. Domzalski picked up I can't wait to hear their ideas, Domzakski
community, officials said, and will not be his new partner on Tuesday. said.”
THE WAYNE the last therapy dog in the Wayne depart- “He will be a visible and highly popular The Goldendoodle's chosen name will
EAGLE ment. “Zeke has already inspired therapy member of our department and we couldn't be announced this week.
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City of Wayne Police Chief Repairs under way at Plymouth city parking deck
Ryan Strong was on hand to One of the most popular areas of the deck drainage sys- close the elevators after busi- The Fleet Street alley near
congratulate Jared parking spots in the City of tem, the pedestrian bridge to ness hours so individuals with the pedestrian bridge and stair-
Grembowski, who will join the Plymouth is undergoing a Main Street and the steel stair- disabilities are cautioned not to well may be closed intermit-
Wayne department as a new much-needed facelift this well on the east side of the use the upper level of the park- tently during the project.
patrol officer. month. structure. Repairs will continue ing deck between 7 p.m. and 7 Officials said only minimal
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According to city officials, through early November, offi- a.m. Monday through Saturday impact on parking is expected
work on the Central Parking cials from the Downtown and all day on Sunday while the during the construction project,
Deck in downtown Plymouth Development Authority said. pedestrian bridge is closed for but motorists may find the alley
THE WESTLAND was expected to begin this week The repair work will sporad- repairs. blocked at times.
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Vol. 75, No. 39 equipment staging. ond level of the parking deck to making additional handicap will be posted and DDA offi-
either the pedestrian bridge or
cials suggested accessing the
Construction, officials said, will
parking spaces available on the
Westland police will face follow the preparatory work the stairs. Visitors using the lower level during the construc- Downtown Plymouth Michigan
off against members of the and was expected to begin late upper level of the parking deck tion project. They added that entries on Facebook or visiting
Westland Fire Department this week. Exact schedules will be required to use the west- signage regarding the tempo- www.downtownplymouht. org
in a charity hockey game to were dependent on the weath- ern stairwell near the medical rary handicap spaces will be for updates. More information
benefit charity on Oct. 15. er, officials said. center building. The medical posted inside the parking struc- is available at dda@plymouth-
See page 6. Repairs will be made to center, however, is required to ture. mi.gov.

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