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THE BELLEVILLE Northville Township files lawsuit against landfill
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Northville Township has
Vol. 136, No. 46 filed a lawsuit against the Arbor
Sumpter Township may Hills Landfill in an effort, offi-
restrict marijuana growers cials said, to hold the facility
to industrial-zoned property, accountable for past violations
rather than allowing care- and prevent future harm to
givers to use their primary township residents.
residences to produce The eight-count lawsuit
plants. which seeks to stop noxious
See page 7. odors, prevent intrusion of
excess pollutants and protect
THE CANTON Johnson Creek was filed Nov.
EAGLE 10. After unsuccessfully working
EAGLE
Vol. 74, No. 46 with lanfill owners GFL
towards a resolution since their
Members of the Canton ownership began in October
township Planning 2020, Northville Township
Commission have Supervisor Mark J. Abbo has
approved plans for a 62- taken steps necessary to protect
acre, mixed use develop- the health, safety, and welfare
ment on Michigan Avenue. of township residents, accord-
See page 2. ing to a statement from the
township.
THE INKSTER The lawsuit against Arbor
LEDGER STAR Hills includes counts for violat-
LEDGER STAR
ing prior agreements with
Vol. 74, No. 46 Northville Township by dump-
ing wastewater into Johnson
State Rep. Jewell Jones
was expected to leave the Creek and discharging waste- resolve the ongoing issues with Northville Township Trustee in concert with the township
water with excess contaminants
Livingston County Jail into the township sewer system. the Arbor Hills Landfill. We Chris Roosen agreed. include The Conservancy
Friday after posting reinstat- The lawsuit further requests have reached an impasse over “We have been working with Initiative, a non-profit organiza-
ed bond and has until Dec. the court issue an injunction the past several months and our state Legislature, neighbor- tion originally formed to oppose
10 to consider a plea deal. against Arbor Hills Landfill for resolution through the courts hood associations, and commu- the proposed expansion of the
See page 5.
creating a public nuisance for appears our only means to nity leaders to stop the viola- Arbor Hills Landfill in 2015.
Northville Township residents resolve this matter,” said Abbo. tions by GFL at the Arbor Hills The Conservancy Initiative
THE NORTHVILLE by releasing noxious odors and “We've decided it's time to take Landfill and stop the nuisance members continue to monitor
EAGLE air contaminants. legal action against GFL, to pro- it has created for township resi- landfill activities and track odor
EAGLE
dents,” he said.
"Over the past year, we have
tect the welfare of our citizens
Vol. 210, No. 46 been diligently working to from any further harm.” Community leaders working See Lawsuit, page 6
the highest possible audit Top marks
awarded
Auditors
Northville Public Schools
rating in rendering an
“unmodified” opinion for the Local teacher wins state Lottery Excellence in Education award
district financial statements.
See page 6. A Wayne Westland parent/tot cooking class. I loved
Community School District edu- the experience and continued
THE PLYMOUTH cator known for creating an my work with children at sum-
EAGLE engaging environment for stu- mer camps and daycare while in
EAGLE
college. I realized then that I
dents has been honored with an
Vol. 21, No. 46 Excellence in Education award really enjoyed working with chil-
from the Michigan Lottery. dren, was patient and under-
Plymouth motorists cele-
The award winner, Chris
brated last week when the Kozaczynski, is a second grade standing when explaining things
to them, and most of all, found it
intersection of Harvey Street gifted and talented teacher at to be incredibly rewarding.”
and Penniman was opened Walker-Winter Elementary Kozaczynski said integrating
to traffic after construction School which is part of the play with learning is one of his
closures. Wayne-Westland school district. favorite activities to share with
See page 6.
The Michigan Lottery estab- his students.
lished the Excellence in “There are so many games we
THE ROMULUS Education awards in 2014 to rec- play. The favorites change from
ROMAN
ROMAN ognize outstanding public-school year to year with each group of
educators across the state dur-
students, but I do notice an over-
Vol. 136, No. 46 ing the school year. all trend with my second
Newly-elected Romulus Winners of the weekly award graders: they want the teacher to
Mayor Robert McCraight receive a plaque, a $1,500 cash play the games with them all the
promised to “exceed expec- prize, and a $500 grant to be time. We love to play games at
tations” during his remarks used for their classroom, school, our math centers and beating
at the 20th inauguration of or school district. One of the the teacher at a strategy game
officials ceremonies last weekly winners will be selected guarantees bragging rights for at
week. as the Educator of the Year and least the next week. I try my
See page 4. will receive a $10,000 cash prize. best, but they are just faster than
Kozaczynski said a senior I am.
service project drew him to a “Playing online learning
THE WAYNE career as an educator. games together and allowing stu-
EAGLE knew from a very young age that dents to teach me how to get bet-
EAGLE
“I wasn't the person that
ter so I don't keep losing to them
Vol. 74, No. 46 Educator Chris Kozaczynski displays his Excellence in Education I would grow up to be a teacher. is fun for both of us since they
The Veterans Memorial award presented to him last week by the Michigan State Lottery A senior service project in high sincerely want me to improve.
next to Wayne City Hall drew a honoring his teaching efforts at Walker Winter Elementary School in school allowed me to work with
large crowd of local, county, Canton Township. young children at a daycare for a See Teacher, page 2
state and federal officials to
celebrate Veterans' Day last Plymouth community mourns death of Fred Hill, 79
Thursday, Nov. 11.
See page 8. The Plymouth community is Day Parade, the Fiesta Bowl Club in which no books were organization or charity.
mourning the death of Parade in Tempe Arizona and at ever involved. Rather, the "mem- Services for Mr. Hill are
Frederick W. Hill, 79, who died the Indianapolis 500. Mr. Hill bers" gathered monthly for an planned for 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at the
THE WESTLAND at his home Nov. 15 after a battle was a 50-year member of the evening speaker and a donation First United Methodist Church,
EAGLE with pancreatic cancer. Plymouth Kiwanis Club and the to a civic cause or charity. He 45201 North Territorial Road in
EAGLE
Mr. Hill was known through-
Vol. 74, No. 46 out the area for his long-involve- owner of Fred Hill Real Estate was also a long-time member of Plymouth. Visitation is set for 5
in Plymouth. He formerly
the Plymouth Chamber of
until 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2 until 9
Members of the Westland ment and community activism. owned a men's clothing store in Commerce and served on the p.m. Dec. 3 at the Schrader
Police Honor Guard are sell- He was most widely known for Main Street in downtown board of directors. Howell Funeral Home at 280
ing Challenge Coins to fund his founding and direction of the Plymouth. Mr. Hill was known for his South Main St. in downtown
their trip to Washington D.C. Fred Hill Briefcase Drill Team Mr. Hill also organized the sense of humor and wit and sto- Plymouth. There will also be a
to represent the city during which performed in the Memorial Day parade through ries of his adventures are re-told visitation from 10 until 11 a.m.
national ceremonies. American Thanksgiving Day the city and was the founder of throughout the community, prior to the funeral services
See page 8. Parade, the Macy's Thanksgiving the tongue-in-cheek Men's Book always with a benefit for a civic Dec. 4.

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