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THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 136, No. 43
State officials recently
found credit card skimmers
in pumps at eight gas sta-
tions including one in
Belleville and Canton
Township.
See page 2.

THE CANTON
EAGLE
EAGLE

Vol. 74, No. 43
The Records Bureau of
the Canton Public Safety
Department has officially
changed hours for services
to the public.
See page 2.
THE INKSTER Voting in local elections is crucial to democracy

LEDGER STAR If there's one thing Americans have We put quote marks around "entitled" And, let's give credit to people willing to
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 74, No. 43 learned in the past couple of years - or because, as Americans we are of course enti- run for public office, whether it's for a school
should have - it's that voting is one of a tled to express an opinion, regardless of the board, a local government or something
Inkster police continue to responsible citizen's highest priorities - or depth of our commitment. But having voted higher. They are taking on some obligations
investigate the death of a should be. shows without a doubt that we care about and responsibilities that most of us wouldn't
pedestrian stuck in the early Let us hope that no American qualified to our system and how it settles questions of consider.
morning hours of Sept. 7. vote ever shrugs off the responsibility, or the public concern. Early voting is already under way and
See page 4. opportunity, thinking a lone vote won't mat- Don't we want important decisions to be Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 2.
ter. made by people who assuredly understand Voting is still a sacred privilege and
Every vote matters in every election, our side of the issue, whether openly agree- responsibility. Now, it is also a deeply
THE NORTHVILLE whether the contest is local, state or national. ing with us or not? We at least want to be desired one.
EAGLE issue, wouldn't you feel more "entitled" to sure of competence and clear thinking in set- ran in the Plattsburgh Press-Republican. We
EAGLE
(Editor's note: A version of this editorial
If you have an interest in any particular
tling the question.
Vol. 210, No. 43 express your view on it if you have, at the Which means we must not only be willing agree with its sentiments.)
A multi-state fire training very least, voted for or against the person to vote but to take the time to learn on which On the ballot in our local communities are
exercise organized by who will eventually oversee it? side of the issues each candidate stands. the following decisions for voters:
Northville Township Fire
Training Coordinator Jesse
Marcotte took place at
Schoolcraft College last IN BELLEVILLE: bonds outstanding and $0 of qualified loans outstanding under
week. the Program. The School District does not expect to borrow from
See page 5. NONPARTISAN SECTION the Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE computed millage rate required to be levied to pay the proposed
Vote for not more than 2 bonds may change in the future based on changes in certain cir-
cumstances.
THE PLYMOUTH Steve Jones
EAGLE (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be
EAGLE
Vol. 21, No. 43 IN INKSTER: audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administra-
tor or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other
Diners seeking to enjoy operating expenses.)
the outdoor street seating at PROPOSAL SECTION
downtown Plymouth restau- LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSALS
rants can enjoy the al fresco TAYLOR SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF NORTHVILLE:
ambiance through the holi- COUNTY OF WAYNE
day season. STATE OF MICHIGAN MAYOR
See page 6. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSITION Vote for not more than 1

Shall the Taylor School District, County of Wayne, State of Brian Turnbull
THE ROMULUS Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Hundred Thirty
ROMAN
ROMAN Million Dollars ($130,000,000) and issue its general obligation COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE
Vote for not more than 2
unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of
Vol. 136, No. 43 paying for the cost of the following projects:
Following seven years of John Carter
negotiation, and six months • Erecting a new High School building and Career Patrick L. Giesa
of construction, the intersec- Center building which will include athletic fields and Andrew Krenz
tion at Northline and parking lots;
Hannan roads in Romulus is
open to traffic. • Erecting additions to and remodeling of the current IN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH:
See page 3. High School for conversion to a Middle School;
CITY
• Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing, re- COMMISSION
THE WAYNE furnishing school buildings, athletic and play fields Vote for not more than 4
EAGLE and other facilities to create a modern learning envi- Linda A. Filipczak
EAGLE
ronment for students, for safety and security and
Vol. 74, No. 43 other purposes; Jennifer Kehoe
Members of the Wayne • Acquiring and installing instructional technology Alanna Maguire
Nick Moroz
Police Department gathered infrastructure and equipment in school buildings and
outside the police station last other facilities; and
week to plant a tree in memo- IN ROMULUS:
ry of Police Service Aide • Preparing, developing and improving sites at school
Vanessa Oary. buildings, athletic and play fields and other facilities? MAYOR
See page 6.
Vote for not more than 1
The maximum number of years any series of bonds may be out-
standing, exclusive of refunding, is not more than thirty (30) years; Alan R. Lambert
THE WESTLAND the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed Robert McCraight
EAGLE bonds in the first year is 3.64 mills (which is equal to $3.64 per
EAGLE
CLERK
Vol. 74, No. 43 $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual Vote for not more than 1
millage that will be required to retire each series of bonds is 3.64
Members of the Westland mills annually ($3.64 per $1,000 of taxable value).
Police Department celebrat- Ellen Craig-Bragg
ed the retirement of a veter- If approved by the voters, the bonds will be guaranteed by the
an deputy chief, several pro- State under the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program
motions and two new hires. (the “Program”). The School District currently has $0 of qualified See Ballot, page 6
See page 4.

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