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Vol. 138, No. 47
A proposed new cemetery
ordinance prompted discus-
sion at the Oct. 24 workshop
meeting of the Sumpter
Township Board of Trustees.
See page 4.
Season of giving begins

Again this year, local police nied by a local police officer tively impacted relationships from local businesses and cor-
Vol. 76, No. 47 departments are exercising and is given a small amount of between police departments porations, although many of
The Village Arts Factory their "protect and serve" oaths money to spend, normally $50- and the residents they contin- the department officers per-
will be transformed into a with the annual Shop with a $100 depending on the size of ue to serve. sonally donate to ensure that
winter wonderland includ- Cop and other charity donation the child's immediate family. Locally, however, officials as many children as possible
ing a petting zoo, caroling opportunities throughout the The children are escorted agreed that these community are involved in the program.
musicians, children's crafts area. through the store and helped to programs like Coffee with a Beginnings of the Shop with a
and a Christmas Market. The purpose of the events is choose appropriate gifts for Cop and food and clothing Cop program vary, but all his-
See page 4. to foster positive relationships each family member. The chil- drives along with visits to torical accounts include the
between youth and officers, dren are told, and understand, schools and day-care centers passing around of a police hat
according to law enforcement that the money is not for per- have a positive result with chil- among officers who donated to
professionals. The Shop with a sonal use and must only be dren, and parents who interact help buy toys and gifts for fami-
Cop program includes chil- spent on gifts for family mem- with them. The programs, lies in the community.
dren, usually kindergartners bers. After shopping, police according to national law In addition to Shop with a
through sixth grade students, officers often treat the children enforcement officials, help Cop, many police departments
Vol. 76, No. 47 who are selected during the to lunch, help wrap their gifts, develop a better and more have organized winter clothing
holiday season to shop at a and continue to get to know the trusting relationship with donation drives and holiday
An Inkster man accused local store to purchase gifts for children in the community police and the community. food drives and other efforts to
of making threats against members of their immediate they serve. The shopping effort is pri- help provide for those in the
22nd District Court Judge family. Each child is accompa- National reports have nega- marily funded by sponsorships community.
Sabrina Johnson will face
several criminal charges. IN CANTON TOWNSHIP:
See page 5.
Canton Township Police
officers will collect donations
of new or gently-used coats and
other winter wear from 9 a.m.
until 1 p.m. this Sunday, Nov.
26 in front of the Meijer store at
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45001 Ford Road in Canton. In
The Northville Township addition to coats and jackets,
Fire Department welcomed officers hope to collect dona-
five new firefighters last tions of scarves, hats, gloves
week, including the first two and other items for local chil-
women to wear the uniform dren and families in need. All
full time. donated items will be shared
See page 2. and distributed by local chari-
table organizations throughout
the community, organizers
said.

IN INKSTER: Officers from the Northville Township Police Department spent a few hours last week participating in
Crafting with a Cop at both Ridgewood and Winchester elementary schools. Officers helped students
Vol. 23, No. 47 Inkster children have a create paper Thanksgiving turkeys, superhero masks, pumpkins, puppets and other artistic efforts.
Following the official chance again this year to Shop Students were encouraged to interact with officers during the community outreach event designed to
swearing in of the top vote With A Cop. promote positive interaction between officers and students.
Registration, limited to
getters in the Nov. 7 election, Inkster residents, is available Department where they can be receiving holiday assistance will take place from 10 a.m.
members of the commission until 6 p.m. Nov. 30. submitted when complete. from another organization will until 2 p.m. at the Meijer store
chose Suzi Deal as the new Applications for the event are Only Romulus residents will be not be eligible. located at 37201 Warren Road.
mayor. available at the Inkster Police considered for participation in Applications can be There will be free photos
See page 3.
Department, 26279 Michigan the annual event. Organizers obtained at the police depart- with Santa with the donation of
Ave. in Inkster and Inkster City suggested that parents hoping ment headquarters at 11165 a new unwrapped toy.
Hall at 26215 Trowbridge St. or to have their children partici- Olive St, Romulus., MI 48174. Also joining the effort this
online at pate this year complete the Applications are available year from 10 a.m. until noon
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAI application and detail the rea- online at https://bit.ly/rpdshop- will be 100.3 WNIC to play
Vol. 138, No. 47 pQLSd5L9ZAv4p.../viewform... sons the child should shop with withacop Christmas songs.
The Shop With A Cop event a cop this year. For more information, con- From noon until 2 p.m.,
The traditional holiday will take place on Friday, Dec. Applications will only be tact Monique Talley (734)942- 106.7 WLLZ will be on site
tree lighting in Romulus is 15. accepted until Nov. 27 and noti- 6843 or playing classic rock hits.
set for 7 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. fications of those selected will mtalley@romulusgov.com The Stuff a Squad Car event
24 at Romulus Historical IN ROMULUS: begin Dec. 4. The shopping trip is a benefit for the Westland
Park. The 2023 Shop with a Cop is set for Dec. 15. IN WESTLAND: Goodfellows “No Child Without
See page 5. registration in Romulus is now This is an annual event The Westland Police a Christmas” program, and
under way. designed to help those in need Department is sponsoring the supplies local children with
Applications are now avail- during the holiday season, offi- 7th Annual Stuff a Squad Car presents that they might other-
able at the Romulus Police cials said. Families already tomorrow, Nov. 24. The event wise not receive.

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Wayne Memorial High
School may soon include a
tribute to servicemen and
women who have graduated
from the school.
See page 6.

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Recent transfers and reas-
signments of administrators
in the Wayne-Westland
Community Schools district Students at the Candyland Learning Center participated in the annual Romulus Police Department
have followed the discovery Thanksgiving Food Drive and officers picked up the donations from the class last week. The annual
of a $17.6 million budget event provides help to those in need during the holiday. Officers distributed junior officer stickers to the
deficit. children. School leaders said the students' families provided the generous contributions and the effort
See page 6. helped teach students to give to others and to those in need.

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