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Northville pedestrian pathway gaps to be completed

Critical "gaps” in the an opportunity to work pedestri-
Vol. 137, No. 45 Northville Township non-motor- ” an improvement into the Wayne
Sumpter Township police ized pathway system have been Funding for the prioritized County project design for the
are continuing the investiga- identified for completion by completion of the pathway on
tion into the Nov. 7 shooting members of the Pathways pathways has been reserved. the north side of Six Mile,
of a 15-year-old boy at the Advisory Committee estab- between Northville Road and
Rawsonville Woods Mobile lished in 2021. the Ravines subdivision, she
Home Community. Members of the committee Park have been selected as the Mile Road between Edenderry explained.
See page 5. took field trips to study the cur- first projects to be completed. Drive and Fish Hatchery Park In addition to these infill
rent system and after prelimi- Funding for the prioritized and the east side of Silver pathway projects, Northville
nary engineering review, chose pathways has been reserved, Spring Drive, north of Seven Township has submitted a grant
three projects as the best oppor- officials said, and the selections Mile. to construct a 10-foot-wide path-
tunity for completion. A section were based, in part, on design Officials from Wayne County way on the south side of Seven
on the north side of Six Mile considerations and coordina- recently indicated the two Mile Road, from Traditions
Vol. 75, No. 45 Road, east and west of Beck; a tion with Wayne County. bridges on Six Mile Road over Drive (west of Haggerty) to
The Canton Goodfellows portion on the east side of The other three projects, Hines Drive and the Rouge Northville Road, then continu-
group is seeking volunteers Bradner Road, from Meads Mill which will be completed in the River are being reviewed for ing south on Northville Road
to help collect and distribute Middle School to Whisperwood future are North side of Six replacement, said Township into Hines Park. If successful in
gifts during the holiday sea- subdivision and a portion on the Mile Road, between Northville Planner Jennifer Frey. A road securing the grant, this will be a
son this year. north side of Arcadia Ridge, Road and the Ravines subdivi- improvement and bridge 2024 construction project, town-
See page 2. into Marv Gans Community sion; the south side of Seven replacement project provides ship officials said.

Helping hands

Pollinator gardens
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Inkster police officers
responding to a reported installed at parks
"disturbance" on Halloween
discovered a man dead of Mother Nature is getting a little help in
multiple gunshot wounds, Canton Township.
according to police reports. Heritage and Ridge Road parks in the
See page 6. township each now include pollinator gar-
dens created by volunteers from
Community Financial Credit Union and
the Dartmouth Alumni of
Detroit/NW/Ohio, under the guidance of
Creating Habitats for Pollinators. The
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Northville Township Fire ed in an effort to give bees and other polli-
Department welcomed the nators a place to thrive, explained Abe
largest class of firefighter Vinitski, Canton parks supervisor.
recruits in a decade last “Butterflies and bees need plenty of
week when seven firefight- native, flowering plants to thrive,” said Volunteers work together installing the new pollinator gardens at Heritage Park and
ers/paramedics took the oath Vinitski. “By increasing the amount of Ridge Road Park in Canton Township.
of office. dedicated habitat for these pollinating
See page 4. insects, we hope to add nesting sites that
are critical to their survival, as well as
serve as inspiration to others to add polli-
nator habitats in their yards.”
Site preparation at the parks began
several months ago when half acre sec-
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tions in each park were cordoned off and
Discussions of a plan to volunteers and township parks staff began
implement paid parking in removing rocks and debris, as well as
downtown Plymouth will plowing the soil several times over. Then
continue at a 5 p.m. meeting dedicated volunteers helped transform
Monday Nov. 21 at Plymouth these future pollinator habitats by tilling
City Hall. the area before planting a variety of
See page 5. native grasses, wildflowers, and other
plants.
Pollinator gardens are designed to
attract bees, butterflies, moths, flies, bee-
tles, bats, as well as hummingbirds. These
animals perform the crucial ecosystem
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service of pollination, making it possible 105 acres of green space can enjoy two veloped land where visitors can take
The Romulus Police for food and flowers to grow. playscapes, a splash pad, four pavilions, a advantage of a half-mile crushed gravel
Department recently cele- A pollinator garden can have a posi- gazebo, two large ponds, walking tracks, trail during park hours from dawn until
brated the promotion of the tive impact on these important insects an amphitheater, baseball diamonds, soc- dusk.
newest captain on the force, and small mammals, Vinitski explained. cer fields, a sand volleyball court, fishing Overnight parking is not allowed in the
Nicole Harris, a life-long res- Heritage Park, located just west of the area, and other amenities. park and no winter maintenance will take
ident of the city. Canton Administrative Office at 1150 S. Ridge Road Park, located on the north- place.
See page 6. Canton Center Road, is one of the pre- west corner of Ford and Ridge Roads, is For more information,visit www.can-
mier parks in the township. Visitors to the currently comprised of 134 acres of unde- tonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.

Romulus Goodfellows Annual Turkey Trot set for tomorrow

Vol. 75, No. 45 Area runners can join a very Goodfellows organizations and
During the regular meeting large flock of "turkeys" tomorrow ” their supporters for nearly a
of the Wayne City Council last during the Romulus Goodfellows The trot will begin promptly hundred years. Through their
week, Councilwoman Kelly Gobble Wobble Turkey Trot. at 5:30 on Goddard Road at Sterling Street. efforts, the Goodfellows have
Skiff was honored by her fel- The annual event is a given the gift of a joyous
low officials for her service to fundraiser for the Goodfellows Christmas to thousands of fami-
the community. who provide Christmas toys and lies with children, many of
See page 6. food to the less fortunate in the along with packet pick up will Sound Enterprise providing whom would not have had any-
community. There will be a $10 open at Artisan Reserve at 5 p.m. entertainment. There will be thing on their table or under the
entry fee for the event which will Nov. 18. The official trot will shuttle service from Walter's tree without the Goodfellows
be used to purchase gifts, toys begin at 5:30 and organizers back to Artisan Reserve, organiz- organizations, according to the
and groceries for those needing stressed that the event is ers said. organization website. Romulus
help during the holidays, part of designed for fun and laughs. Organizers said the fifth Goodfellows, Inc. is a 501(c)3
Vol. 75, No. 45 the annual Goodfellows No Artisan Reserve is located at annual event is designed for non-profit organization and all
The winners of Westland Child Without A Christmas proj- 26542 Goddard Road in the city. entertainment while helping the contributions made are tax-
Mayor William Wild's annual ect. The trot will begin promptly No Child Without A Christmas deductible and are used to aid
employee office holiday dec- Organizers are urging run- at 5:30 on Goddard Road at campaign in the city. The Gobble only Romulus residents.
orating contest were ners to wear their best fun holi- Sterling Street and end at Wobble Turkey Trot is open to Contributions can be sent by
revealed just in time for day or turkey attire to the easy .7 Walter's Bar, 37452 Huron River the public and all are welcome. check payable to Romulus
Halloween. mile trot designed for the entire Dr. where there will be contests, No Child Without a Christmas Goodfellows, Inc. P.O. Box 74035,
See page 3. family. The course and warm up, prizes and DJ Jeff Lowrey of has been the goal of the Romulus, MI. 48174.

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