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THE BELLEVILLE Westland set to OK new marijuana ordinance
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Vol. 134, No. 41 Julie Brown ” “more time.”
Staff Writer Jedrusik explained that the
Van Buren Township offi- The proposed ordinance follows discussions issue now is recreational or
cials have hired the first-ever Following 10 study sessions, with business people and residents which medical dispensaries, which
full-time fire department in members of the Westland City some communities including
the community. Council on Oct. 7 introduced an Mayor William R. Wild calls Canton and Livonia have opted
See page 2. ordinance amendment allowing a “strategic measured approach.'' to prohibit,
recreational marijuana busi- Ayoub said there is a lot of
nesses in the city. The measure industry interest in Westland,
is expected to be on the agenda approval of recreational mari- (city leaders) just waiting to see “Yes, too much interest.”
THE CANTON for a vote at the 7 p.m. Monday, juana use in Michigan. how it goes.” Residents have objected to facil-
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“There has been no interest
The Oct. 7 meeting included
Westland City Hall.
Ayoub said he receives emails,
Vol. 72, No. 41 Mohamed Ayoub, city depart- Westland Shopping Center. It is Bill Johnson that businesses be phone calls and voicemails daily
The Summit on the Park ment of planning director, said within the City Centre which limited to four in industrial from cannabis industry people.
Aquatic Center now has four that details of the discussion at under the introduced ordinance areas. Councilman Jim Hart Jedrusik noted that Westland,
aquatic wheelchairs, as well the previous study sessions, will not have marijuana busi- noted, “I haven't heard a lot of the state's 10th largest city,
as other adaptive swimming maps and more information nesses. positives from people,” citing favored recreational marijuana
aids purchased with grant about the proposed ordinance Westland Police Chief Jeff either indifference or “not in my by two-thirds in the November
funding. are available on the city website Jedrusik said there is a lot of backyard.” 2018 vote. “That goes to show
See page 3. for public review. City leaders uncertainty surrounding the Hart added at the meeting there's interest or demand for
face a Nov. 1 deadline to act on sale of both medicinal and the upcoming city council elec- the product,” the police chief
the measure, which follows recreational marijuana. tion will change that body's
November 2018 statewide “I think it's just so new they're makeup, suggesting a wait and See Marijuana, page 4
THE INKSTER
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Vol. 72, No. 41 Past is prologue

Voters in Inkster can
already get a look at the History of Plymouth is focus
upcoming Nov. 5 general
election ballot by visiting the of recent documentary film
city website.
See page 4.
Julie Brown Rich History” will air at 7 p.m.
Staff Writer Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-
16, as well as 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
THE NORTHVILLE Mark Salloum, an 18-year Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Penn
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knows his community well. His
Park in Plymouth. It will also
Vol. 19, No. 41 film about the history of the air 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21,
Northville City Police Plymouth community will soon there.
Chief Alan Maciag and Fire air at the Penn Theatre in Salloum said tickets are
Chief Steve Ott had some downtown Plymouth. selling well.
good news for members of “I'm just thrilled to make my “They're actually selling
the city council during their first feature-length film,” said pretty quickly,” he said. Tickets
regular meeting Oct. 7. Salloum, who owns and runs are $20 for the Friday VIP/Red
See page 5. Canton-based Highway Media. Carpet gala, $10 for other
“I think the greatest part is just showings.
watching the evolution of this “It (the film) basically looks
town.” at the nearly 200-year history of
THE PLYMOUTH He focused the film work on the town. We take people on a
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bad, and everything in
formed this community. I think
Vol. 19, No. 41 that's what really will make it between,” he said.
The Plymouth Family great for the viewing audi- Those topics encompass:
YMCA will become the ence.” local schools; the air rifle
newest tenant at the “Plymouth, Michigan: A industry; the Alter car history
Plymouth Arts and and production; early settlers
Recreation Complex (PARC). who arrived from New York
See page 3. state; the 1960s fire that
destroyed the P&A movie the- Patrick Johnson from the coming from different commu-
ater and the origins of the Michigan Philharmonic com- nities,” said Salloum. “Very
Plymouth Fall Festival. posed the music for the film, rewarding. It got me choked
THE ROMULUS Salloum was aware of the which impressed Salloum. up. I'm looking forward to see-
ROMAN recent 150th anniversary of “I was just reinvigorated” by ing how people enjoy this
ROMAN
Vol. 134, No. 41 Plymouth. hearing it. It ranges from movie.”
“My first thought was
Johnson's writings to music of
He does promotional mar-
Families looking for a way Kellogg Park,” he said of early the 1800s. keting and branding through
to celebrate fall can meet at plans for the documentary. A Vimeo posting of the trail- his firm, and holds a degree in
the Romulus Historical Park As the work began and er has drawn a significant film production/marketing. He
Pavilion tomorrow for an money became available, his number of followers since it compares his love of cooking to
evening of entertainment. nine interviews expanded to was posted in late September. the new documentary, adding
See page 2. 19 people. Dennis Neubacher Salloum said he finds people “I love when people enjoy a
narrates the film: “He sort of beyond Plymouth are interest- meal I prepare.”
helps weave things together,” ed in the production. Visit www.penntheatre.com
Mark Salloum said Salloum. “It does seem like they're for ticket information.
THE WAYNE
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Vol. 72, No. 41 Defrocked priest pleads guilty to assault charge
City of Wayne officials Patrick Casey, a former priest met every three weeks in early
welcomed new firefighter who served in both Canton ” 2012. Rabaut said the sexual
Tyler Fugate to the public Township and Westland, will be Had Casey been convicted by encounter was consensual in
safety department earlier sentenced on charges of misde- the jury of the more serious charge, nature and Casey admitted to
this month during a regular meanor aggravated assault on the sexual acts.
meeting this month. Nov. 20 in Wayne County Circuit he faced 15 years in prison. Prosecuting Attorney
See page 4. Court. Danielle Joyce Hagaman-Clark
Casey, 56, entered a guilty agreed to meet with him at the in prison. He was one of five for- argued that the case was about
plea as a jury deliberated his former St. Theodore of mer priests charged with 21 coercion.
THE WESTLAND guilt on charges of third-degree Canterbury Church in Westland. counts of criminal sexual con- Casey, who served at St.
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Vol. 72, No. 41 to the lesser charge ended jury that he and Casey engaged in Attorney General Dana Nessel. Church in Canton prior to mov-
Attorney Stephen Rabaut
sexual acts at that meeting.
involvement in the case. Casey
ing to St. Theodore's, was dis-
Westland has been award- was accused by a man who Had Casey been convicted by represented Casey at the trial missed from the clerical state
ed a $2,387,804.25 federal claimed that he and the the jury of the more serious and acknowledged the friend- and stripped of all priestly
grant to fund the hiring of 13 defrocked priest had a sexual charge, he faced 15 years in ship between his client and the duties by the Archdiocese on
new firefighters for three encounter on Jan. 17, 2013. The prison. His confession to the accuser, but he characterized Aug. 1, 2018.
years. accuser said he sought the rite lesser charge will subject him to their meetings as instigated by He will learn his sentence
See page 4. of confession from Casey who a maximum sentence of 1 year the complainant and said they Nov. 20.

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