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Plymouth voters to decide 1.75 recreation millage

Vol. 138, No. 43 Plymouth voters will be asked ” amendments said there is inter-
Recycling was again the next month to approve a charter The question on the ballot asks est from city service clubs like
topic of discussion by mem- amendment to allow a new 1.75 the Rotary Club and Lion's Club,
bers of the Sumpter mill tax to fund new recreation for an amendment to the city charter. to collaborate to modernize park
Township Board of Trustees opportunities in the city. facilities in several neighbor-
during the Oct. 10 meeting. The new tax, if approved on hoods. If the amendment is
See page 2. the Nov. 7 ballot, would be in Members of the Plymouth include improvements to land- approved by voters, improve-
effect for 12 years and would City Commission approved the scaping, walkways, benches, a ment could begin as early as
generate an estimated $1.3 mil- ballot question by a unanimous pavilion, a play structure and a next year, officials said.
lion annually for recreational vote in July. Officials said resi- tot lot for younger children at Voters will be asked to vote
expenses in the community dents have consistently ranked Pointe Park, located at YES or NO on the ballot lan-
through 2035. The new millage parks and recreational facilities Starkweather Street and guage: “Shall Section 8.5 of the
Vol. 76, No. 43 would cost homeowners about as a priority for the community Northville Road. Plans also Charter of the City of Plymouth,
Winners in the 29th $1.75 for every $1,000 of market during the preparation of a new include the purchase of the for- Wayne County, Michigan, be
Annual Canton Fine Arts value of their property. Homes recreation master plan during mer Lumber Mart site on Mill amended to permit the levy by
Exhibition include Debbie with a $300,000 market value the past five years. They added Street for construction of new the City of a new additional ad
Grifka who was awarded would pay an increase of that while the demand has athletic fields, including soccer valorem property tax in an
best of show for her work, approximately $260 if the meas- grown, facilities like soccer and fields, pickleball courts and play amount not to exceed one and
Chaos and Calm. ure is approved. athletic fields have decreased structures on the 3 acres of prop- three-quarters (1.75) mills, for 12
See page 6. The question on the ballot eliminating some youth sports erty. years, from 2024 through 2035, to
asks for an amendment to the recreation programs. If approved, officials said, the provide funds to the City to
city charter which would Approval of the charter millage would provide neces- acquire, construct, improve, fur-
require any and all funding gen- amendment would allow for the sary fund for cost-sharing of sev- nish, operate and maintain
erated by the millage be dedicat- acquisition of new property to eral state grants, “unlocking mil- parks and recreation facilities?”
ed solely to recreation and park provide recreational opportuni- lions in additional funding.” It is estimated that 1.75 mills
Vol. 76, No. 43 expenses in the city. The new tax ties and fund the improvement Most grants include a cost-shar- would raise approximately
would be effective on city resi- and maintenance of the current ing requirement from the com- $1,275,955 when first levied in
A suspect accused of
shooting his girlfriend in the dents only. facilities, officials said. Concepts munity. Proponents of the new 2024.
neck and fleeing the scene
was arrested by Inkster
police last week.
See page 4.

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Northville has reported
many absentee ballots
already returned to the city
clerk's office by those who
chose to vote early and by
mail or by using the drop-off
box at city hall.
See page 5.

Vol. 23, No. 43
The annual Village
Potters Guild of Plymouth
Holiday Market will take
place at the community
workspace on Main Street
Nov. 17,18 and 19 this year.
See page 3.

Vol. 138, No. 43 Honored
Romulus will soon say
goodbye to a 25-year-veteran The Norwayne Community Citizens Council presented several community service awards during the Annual Norwayne Founders &
Volunteer Recognition Dinner last week. During the event, former Westland Mayor William R. Wild, left, was inducted into the
of the city police force when. Norwayne Hall of Fame. Council members said Wild has been a consistent guide and collaborator with the citizens council. "During
Deputy Chief Derran Shelby his 16 years as mayor he helped implement the investment of over $10 million for affordable housing, infrastructure and park
retires from the department improvements and the development of the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center," a spokesman said. The Henry Johnson
this month. Volunteer of the Year honor was awarded to Buster Wurm, right. As an 8-year-old Wurm decided he would clean his neighborhood,
See page 2. one street at a time. He has never veered from his dedication to his community, council members said. As an adult, Wurm remained
committed by volunteering at local events, attending meetings and cleaning parks, "and yes, he continues to clean one street at a
time. Buster Wurm exemplifies the definition of citizen through his unwavering dedication," the spokesman added. Also honored was
Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Community Church for 64 years in the community.

Vol. 76, No. 43 Investigation into Canton teen wounded in face continues
The 18th Annual
Breakfast With Firefighters The police investigation into ” will be turned over to the Wayne
in Wayne attracted a large the accidental shooting of a 14- County Prosecutor's Office for
crowd of hungry residents year-old Canton Township boy is The Canton Police Department further review.
who were there to help sup- ongoing, according to officials. has free gun safety locks "I would like to take this
port and thank the emer- The teen, who apparently opportunity to emphasize the
gency responders. accidentally wounded himself in available to the public. importance of responsible
See page 4. the face with a handgun just firearms ownership and stor-
before 1 p.m. last Thursday, Oct age," said Canton Township
19, was transported to a local Police Chief Chad Baugh.
hospital for treatment by Canton wound to his face," according to who assisted with calling 9-1-1. "Ensuring that firearms are
Firefighter/Paramedics last police reports. Police investigators are work- securely stored in homes away
week. Firefighter/Paramedics ing to determine the circum- from children or unauthorized
Vol. 76, No. 43 Canton Township police treated and transported the vic- stances surrounding the inci- users is essential in preventing
The Salvation Army emer- responded to a 9-1-1 call report- tim to a local hospital where he dent, including how the firearm tragedies such as this.
gency services was the topic ing a gunshot victim at an apart- was evaluated and treated for was accessed by the juvenile, "The Canton Police
of Charles McDougall who ment complex near Warren and his injuries. and the events leading up to the Department has free gun safety
spoke to members of the Lilley roads. When officers Police said they believe the discharge, according to a pre- locks available to the public and
Westland Rotary Club arrived, they found the 14-year- boy was home alone at the time pared statement from police they can be picked up at either
recently. old boy suffering from "an acci- of the shooting, but was able to officials. the police front desk or records
See page 4. dental, self-inflicted gunshot make contact with a neighbor If appropriate, the findings bureau," Baugh added.

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