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ROMULUS - SUMPTER
ROMULUS - SUMPTER

Day of Remembrance marked by trustees

A special display was placed The Missing Man table is a sym- ” inverted to denote their inabili-
at the front of the meeting room bol of those service members ty to be with and toast with
in Sumpter Township Hall just who have not returned. friends and families while a
prior to the Sept. 26 meeting of Burdick, a veteran of the The displays often include a yellow ribbon on the table sym-
the board of trustees. Korean War, and Paige, a town- lighted candle to reflect hope bolizes the continued uncer-
The Missing Man Table or ship resident, began a short tainty of the fate of the
Fallen Comrade Table was set Day of Remembrance ceremo- for the return of the lost, dead or alive. POW/MIA men and women
to remind the public of service ny prior to the scheduled board along with hope for their return
members who remain missing workshop session. Veterans in and determination to account
and those labeled as prisoners the audience introduced them- for them and bring them home.
of war. Sumpter Township selves while former township The displays often include a
Manager Anthony Burdick and treasurer and current Planning continued across the nation. symbolizing the blood that has lighted candle to reflect hope
Vietnam veteran LeRoy Paige Commissioner Vincent Warren Burdick explained the special been shed. The rose also repre- for the return of the lost, dead
spoke to the board members presented a flag with the significance of each item on the sents the families and loved or alive.
and the public about the spe- POW/MIA logo imprinted to the table. ones that have been left behind The Bible on the table is
cial remembrance celebration township. Warren made a for- The display in the meeting and the faith they uphold that there to represent the strength
established to honor both mal request of the board mem- room included a small round their loved one will one day gained through faith to sustain
Prisoners of War (POW) and bers to raise the specialized table covered with a white cloth return. In addition, a slice of families.
Missing In Action (MIA). flag on the Day of symbolizing the pure intention lemon was placed on a bread The empty chair symbolizes
National POW/MIA Remembrance next year. with which the comrades hon- plate as a reminder of their bit- those missing.
Recognition Day has been Burdick explained that the ored served. The table was set ter fate while a pinch of salt on Board members unanimous-
established as the third Friday National Day of Remembrance for just one person, reflecting the plate symbolizes the tears ly voted to display the flag next
of every September to remem- was initiated by servicemen the vulnerability of one prison- that have been shed by their year.
ber the 81,409 servicemembers during the Vietnam War. When er against his enemy. A single families as they quietly wait. “We will not forget,” Burdick
who remain unaccounted for. the war ended, the tradition rose in a vase sat on the table A glass on the table was said.
Water advisory in effect

A second boil water advisory has were advised that the drop in water
been imposed in the City of Romulus. pressure in the area south of Eureka
The latest advisory, issued by the city Road, west of Inkster Road and east of
on Tuesday, Oct. 17, advised residents Huron River Drive could allow for bac-
who live between Huron River Drive terial contamination in the water sys-
and Inkster Road not to drink the water tem. The bacteria are generally not
unless they first boiled it for one minute harmful, Scappaticci noted in an adviso-
and then let it cool. The boiled or bottled ry to residents of the area.
water was recommended for drinking, The break was detected by pressure
making ice, brushing teeth, washing testing on Middlebelt Road south of
dishes or preparing food. Eureka but has now been repaired. That
Bottled water is available for affected advisory was lifted Oct. 10 but the latest
residents at the Romulus Fire warning remains in effect.
Department Headquarters located at In his advisory, Scappaticci explained
28777 Eureka Road. Proof of residency that the advisory was issued last
within the impacted area is required. Tuesday as a precautionary action and
"Crews are continuing to work to that whenever a water system loses
resolve the issue. We will provide notifi- pressure for any significant length of
cation as soon as the boil water alert has time, precautionary measures are rec-
been lifted," officials said. ommended by state authorities.
The first water advisory was issued by He added that staff members would
Director of Public Works Roberto be performing tests and flushing the Bottled water was distributed to residents affected by both the boil water advisories in
Scappaticci last week in response to a water system to ensure the safety of the Romulus last week. Firefighters handed out water from fire headquarters.
water main break on Oct. 7. Residents water.