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THE BELLEVILLE Tributes to area veterans scheduled Monday
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John K. Sterling, Jr., the
original and former informa-
tion officer for the Huron-
Clinton Metroparks, died at
his retirement home in
California on Saturday, Oct.
26.
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THE CANTON
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Summit on the Park com-
munity recreation center,
located at 46000 Summit
Parkway in Canton, is now
hiring lifeguards and swim
instructors.
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THE INKSTER On Monday, the nation will memorated every year with Monday, Nov. 11. This free event spinal cord injury in 1986,
LEDGER STAR celebrate Veteran's Day, origi- “solemn pride in the heroism of will feature a 6 p.m. reception, Harris has served as a director
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Vol. 72, No. 44 nally known as Armistice Day, those who died in the country's followed by a 7 p.m. program at of the association board and
well as the government relations
The Village Theater at Cherry
which is observed annually on
service……and because of the
Tickets for the Annual Nov. 11 to honor all military vet- opportunity it has given Hill. director, and executive director,
Christmas Giveaway in erans who have served in the America to show her sympathy Canton will once again honor and now as the board president.
Inkster which provides gro- armed forces. with peace and justice in the area service men and women As a disability issues advo-
ceries and toys to 100 needy Distinct from Memorial Day council of nations.” who have served or who are cur- cate, Harris has worked tireless-
families during the holidays which honors those who died, Several special celebrations rently serving in the Armed ly to ensure that communities
are now on sale. Veteran's Day marks the honoring veterans are set Forces. The event will feature are inclusive through his dedi-
See page 5. anniversary of the end of World throughout the area. memorabilia displays presented cation to address the needs of
War I which formally ended at in the vestibule of The Village those living with a disability. In
THE NORTHVILLE the 11th hour of the 11th day of IN CANTON: Theater, followed by the pro- addition to the Michigan
EAGLE the 11th month of 1918. One year tradition, Canton Township will gram that will take place on the Paralyzed Veterans of America,
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As has become an area-wide
main stage. Keynote speaker
Harris also assists many other
later, President Woodrow Wilson
Vol. 19, No. 44 addressed the country on Nov. pay tribute to area service men will be Michael Harris, presi- various charities and services in
11, and formally declared that and women at the Annual dent of the Michigan Paralyzed
The Northville
Community Foundation Armistice Day should be com- Salute to Service event on Veterans of America. Since his See Veterans, page 6
Holiday Home Tour is set for
10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Nov. 22 Canton site selected for new veterans’ health clinic
and 23 this year. Five private
homes decorated for the hol-
idays will be open for the It has been more than five site was chosen based on factors
highly anticipated tour. years in planning but construc- including a demonstrated need
See page 4. tion on the new $12-$15 million to serve more veterans in west-
veteran's health care facility in ern Wayne County and ease of
Canton Township is expected to access with close proximity to
begin soon. the I-275 and Ford Road inter-
THE PLYMOUTH The state-of-the-art facility change, he said.
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community-based
The
health care, laboratory and
Vol. 19, No. 44 pathology and imaging services Healthcare System clinic is
for veterans in the new 40,000 expected to improve conven-
Plymouth Township Clerk
Jerry Vorva and his staff are square-foot complex to be con- ience for 12,000 to 14,000 area ated on our social-networking approved is a big deal and
veterans when the facility
structed on North Lotz Road
already preparing for the near the intersection of Ford becomes operational sometime sites has far exceeded anything involves a lot of stakeholders.
2020 election which is Road and I-275, officials said. in 202l, government officials we've shared in the past two So, we're honored to be able to
expected to attract a huge The location in Canton, near said. years.” get this done and bring our serv-
voter turnout. the Westland border, was select- “The feedback we've received “We began work on this proj- ices closer to home for so many
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ed following several years of from veterans on this has been ect back in 2014,” said Medical of our Veterans. “It's going to
THE ROMULUS study and analysis, explained astonishing,” Hayes said. “And Center Director Dr. Ginny make it so much more conven-
ROMAN Veterans Administration Public it's been nothing but positive. Creasman. ient for them to get the care
ROMAN
Vol. 134, No. 44 Affairs Officer Brian Hayes. The The traffic this news has gener- “Getting a new clinic they've earned.”
Library Director Patty Technology company plans expansion into Plymouth Township
Braden outlined the success-
es from the 2018/2019 fiscal A technology company is ” This innovative tech company is
year for the Romulus City planning a $1.3 million expan- This innovative tech company is investing $1.3M and plans to cre-
Council last week and talked sion in Plymouth Township that ate up to 48 new, high-paying
about plans for next year. could bring 48 new jobs to the investing $1.3M and plans to jobs. They're a great partner and
See page 3. area. we are working to see them
BEET, Inc., a company that create up to 48 new, high-paying jobs. thrive,” said Plymouth Township
THE WAYNE creates technology to detect line Supervisor Kurt L. Heise.
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“This is just further proof of
be implementing technology
Vol. 72, No. 44 across 13 new facilities through- Development Corporation. The Township expansion. already know. Wayne County
The Rotary Interact Club out the United States, including company has also started In addition to the state grant, offers the top tier IT talent need-
at Wayne Memorial High the Plymouth Township expan- expanding into non-automotive Plymouth Township officials ed to compete globally,” said
School recently painted the sion. The company technology is industrial sectors to diversify have agreed to promote the com- Wayne County Executive Warren
pavilions at Rotary Park II implemented through ENVI- business. pany whenever possible in sup- C. Evans. “I commend Beet
and sent thank you cards and SION software, which has The company has received a port of the project and new posi- Analytics Technology for
treats to the police depart- helped BEET build a strong cus- $384,000 Michigan Business tions. increasing their employment
ment. tomer base in the automotive Development Program perform- “Plymouth Township is proud and investing in advanced train-
See page 5. industry, noted a spokesman ance-based grant to offset some to have BEET in our community. ing for their employees.”
THE WESTLAND Officer cleared in jail death, EMT to be retried on charges
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A jury has found former
Vol. 72, No. 44 Westland Police Sgt. Ronald 2017 death of William Marshall Prosecutors claimed that Buckley, all three defendants of involun-
while he was in custody at the
Maynard and Dicosola disregard-
tary manslaughter but those
Westland officials and Buckley not guilty on charges of Westland jail. Marshall had been ed Marshall's medical needs and charges were dismissed.
members of the community misconduct in office while a sepa- arrested on charges of drug pos- “criminal disregard for human Dicosola entered a guilty plea
were on hand last week to rate trial for former Westland session and while in police cus- life.” to a records violation charge of
celebrate the completion of EMT Leah Maynard on the same tody suffered what prosecutors Marshall was eventually trans- intentionally placing false infor-
the final phase of improve- charges ended in a mistrial. described as full body tremors. ported from the jail to a local hos- mation on a medical chart and
ments to the Mike Modano The two, along with former Each of the four incidents of drug pital where he was pronounced was sentenced to 1-year probation
Ice Arena. Westland EMT Matt Dicosola, toxicity lasted abut 40 minutes, dead due to drug toxicity. last week. Maynard will be retried
See page 5. were all charged in the Dec. 10, prosecutors told the juries. Prosecutors initially accused on the misconduct charges..

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