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Bells are ringing…

Vol. 137, No. 47 Annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is now under way
Newly-elected Sumpter
Township Treasurer Bart Bells will soon be ringing ” Officials from the Salvation
Patterson was officially throughout the area as the Army explained that the need
sworn into office recently by Salvation Army Red Kettle This area is facing record numbers of the poor this year is greater than ever
Township Clerk Esther Campaign begins the annual and destitute needing basic human services. for the most vulnerable-those
Hurst. drive for funding to help the who may be choosing between
See page 3. less fortunate. paying rent or buying
Christmas is an especially Christmas presents for their
important time for The effort, officials said. of Metro Detroit. “Donating to children, getting their medica-
Salvation Army, which distrib- “This area is facing record The Salvation Army is the tions or putting food on the
utes Christmas food boxes to numbers of the poor and desti- most direct way to help those table for their family. The
families in need, gift cards for tute needing basic human touched by the state's contin- effects of the pandemic have
Vol. 75, No. 47 food for senior citizens and services such as enough food ued economic woes, because been felt in an extreme man-
Canton Township Leisure toys to families in need for to eat and a place to lay their .85 cents of every dollar given ner by many local families,
Services is currently offering wrapping under the Christmas heads,” said Major Mark in your community goes they said.
a free series of mental health tree. The Red Kettle bell-ring- Anderson, general secretary directly to fund programs that The 82-day campaign began
workshops to help area resi- ing campaign is a major com- and metro Detroit area com- change lives.” with tree lighting ceremonies
dents learn important self- ponent of the fund raising mander of The Salvation Army in several local communities
care skills. this month.
See page 3. This year, the goal is $8.2
million, a figure needed to
ensure the organization can
continue providing more than
3 million meals and nearly
700,000 nights of shelter each
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year to the less fortunate, offi-
The Inkster Goodfellows cials said.
are seeking donations to Founded by William and
ensure there is No Child Catherine Booth in London,
Without A Christmas in the England in 1865, The
city. Salvation Army is a faith-
See page 6. based, non-profit organization
dedicated to serving people in
need without discrimination.
This past year, The Salvation
Army of Metro Detroit was
involved in providing 3,194,802
Vol. 22, No. 47 million meals and 687,203
Members of the nights of shelter for the home-
Northville City Council have less. For more information
approved the hiring of Mark about The Salvation Army, call
Wollenweber, former city 877-SAL-MICH, or visit
manager of Grosse Pointe www.salmich. org.
Shores, as interim city man-
ager. 14-year-old arrested in threat against high school
See page 4.
A 14-year-old Inkster resident activity and the serious ramifi-
is facing criminal charges fol- ” cations that will result,” noted
lowing an on-line threat against The safety and security of the students Westland Police Chief Jeff
Vol. 22, No. 47 John Glenn High School last and their staff are top priorities. Jedrusik.
week. “The safety and security of
There is currently a $1,000 According to police reports, the students and their staff are
reward being offered for administrators at the school dis- top priorities and we want to
information in the Oct. 30 hit- trict learned of the social media investigators began a coopera- Wayne County Juvenile ensure a safe and supportive
and-run death of a man as he threat Sunday, Nov. 20. In tive investigation into the posted Detention Center awaiting learning environment for all of
raked leaves in front of his response to the situation, the threat. Michigan State Police arraignment this week on crimi- the students. Law enforcement
Beck Road home. high school was closed to stu- and Federal Bureau of nal charges, police said. and Wayne-Westland
See page 6. dents Monday, Nov. 21 and tran- Investigation (FBI) officers also “In nearly every situation, Community Schools will contin-
sitioned to virtual learning on provided assistance in the inves- parents are responding the ue to work together and quickly
Tuesday, Nov. 22 while the tigation, police said. same way saying that they could identify those responsible for all
police investigation was under Investigators located and never imagine their child mak- school threats and will pursue
way. arrested the 14-year-old suspect ing a threat like this. This is yet prosecuting to the fullest extent
Officials from the Wayne- who was a ninth-grade student another example of how impor- of the law,” stated a prepared
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Westland Community Schools at John Glenn High School. The tant it is for parents to be aware release from the school district
Romulus City Councilman district and Westland police 14-year-old was in custody at the of their children's social media offices.
William Wadsworth urged
support for some “best Recruitment violations bench Belleville head football coach
friends” during the regular
meeting of the council earli- Belleville High School State Championship game
er this month. Football Coach Jermain against Caledonia 35-17
See page 2. Crowell has been prohibited Saturday at Ford Field.
from coaching any sport at any Crowell will not be returning
school for the next two academ- to Belleville High School when
ic years. the suspension is lifted, accord-
The ruling, handed down ing to school Athletic Director
last week by officials from the Joe Brodie who told local
Vol. 75, No. 47 Michigan High School Athletic media outlets that “the consen-
Westland and Wayne may- Association (MHSAA), followed sus is he can't coach for us. We
ors along with elected officials an investigation of charges that have to find a new coach.” He
and the Wayne Ford Civic Crowell violated the undue said the search for a new coach
League president distributed influence rule, approaching would begin following the
meals to veterans and their potential players inappropri- championship tournament. Jermain Crowell
families last week. ately in attempts to recruit Officials from MHSAA
See page 5. them for the Belleville team. placed the Belleville program gered when a student at anoth- tion of recruitment rules.
Crowell, who has coached on probation following recruit- er school told reporters that Belleville is a school of
the Tigers for eight seasons, ment violations of a former Crowell had contacted him and choice district and reportedly,
was immediately suspended by assistant coach, explained asso- personally transported him to high school coaches from other
school officials when the ruling ciation Director Mark Uyl. He summer practice sessions and districts had complained about
was revealed in a letter of said the school will remain on seven-on-seven competitions. Crowell's tactics previously, sug-
Vol. 75, No. 47 inquiry from MHSAA last probation through the 2024-25 Officials from MHSAA were gesting the improbability that
One of the most popular month. He was prohibited from academic year. also made aware of a TV show one school could attract the ros-
events in Westland is set next coaching the state champi- Uyl told reporters the school which included information ter of high quality players
Wednesday, Dec. 7 in front of onship Belleville team during had been informed that any that two players for Belleville attending Belleville.
Westland City Hall when the ongoing playoffs. The team subsequent violations of undue were living with Crowell. Crowell also serves as the
Santa arrives to Deck the is being coached by interim influence ruling will result in Uyl said the association staff Belleville High School student
City Hall and help light the head coach DeJuan Rogers, the school losing eligibility for spent more than a month inves- safety liaison but no decision on
official city holiday tree. according to school officials. championship competition. tigating the allegations and dis- that position was available at
See page 5. Belleville won the Division 1 The investigation was trig- covered multiple cases of viola- press time.

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