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ENTERPRISE Police plan increased traffic patrols
THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 133, No. 51
The construction of a Julie Brown ” responsible.”
Placemaking facility is now Staff Writer Obviously, we don't want Canton and Westland Police
under way at the Harris are joined by many law enforce-
Homestead property on Impaired driving often results anybody to drink and drive. ment agencies in an increased
Belleville Road in Van in tragic consequences as any concentration on stopping
Buren Township. police officer well knows and as impaired driving. Judge Ron
See page 4. the holidays are observed, cele- ence of alcohol or drugs. other motorists on the road,” said Lowe of the 35th District Court,
brations can mean impaired In Canton Township, the com- Chad Baugh, deputy director of which serves Plymouth, Canton
drivers who have drunk too munity-wide enforcements police for Canton. and Northville said he sees too
much or misused drugs before began last month and will contin- Sgt. Robert Fruit, who heads many impaired drivers in the
THE CANTON getting behind the wheel. ue into early January. the Westland Police Department courtroom during the holidays.
EAGLE Local and state police are “By advertising our directed Traffic Bureau, agreed In addition, he also sentences
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“Absolutely. Obviously, we
Vol. 71, No. 51 making a concerted effort to save enforcement efforts, we are don't want anybody to drink and those who are using cell phones
attempting to discourage drivers
lives this holiday season with
or texting while behind the
Canton Township special traffic enforcement from getting behind the wheel drive. Unfortunately, I think it's a wheel.
Municipal Services Director aimed at identifying motorists and potentially causing harm, or problem any time of year,” said
Tim Faas is taking a job with who are driving under the influ- even death, to themselves and/or Fruit. “The biggest thing is being See Traffic, page 8
the City of Boyne, in north-
ern lower Michigan.
Spirit of the Season
See page 3.

THE INKSTER Retirees volunteer to help
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Vol. 71, No. 51 others throughout the year
Commission on Aging fit-
ness classes and activities Julie Brown family includes five grown chil-
draw residents from Staff Writer dren, 10 grandchildren
throughout the area each between ages 7-30 (two of them
week at the Dozier Retirees Ed and Diane married), as well as two great-
Recreation Center. Krzeminski of Canton grandchildren, almost 2 and 4
See page 4. Township believe in giving years old.
back to their community. As The couple raised their fam-
members of the Plymouth ily with a spirit of giving, too,
THE NORTHVILLE Salvation Army Church, that although she noted jobs keep
EAGLE philosophy of giving has their children busy.
EAGLE
Ed Krzeminiski noted that
Vol. 18, No. 16 become a way of life. the couple also does other vol-
“Because it's very rewarding
The million dollar con- for us. We love the kids. They unteer work, including police
struction along Beck Road need us,” said Diane and fire funerals requiring the
will be partially funded by a Krzeminski, who worked for 25 canteen.
Congestion Mitigation and years in food service at “We had a lot of people
Air Quality grant. Plymouth-Canton Schools, wanting coffee and hot choco-
See page 5. mostly at Salem High School. late,” he said. “We do fires
Her husband is retired from (with canteen food). We do
U.S. Foods. other things. Lost children.
THE PLYMOUTH Maj. Colette Bailey, who They do a lot of training for
EAGLE helms the Plymouth Salvation that. We support their training Diane Krzeminski of Canton, joined by husband Ed, does cook-
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situations,” he said of police
Army with husband Keith,
Vol. 18, No. 51 said, “Anything that needs to be and fire emergencies. ing for the Plymouth Salvation Army. They're active volunteers
done, they're there.” Ed The couple enjoys worship there as well as church members.
The Plymouth District Krzeminski works the at the Plymouth Salvation of them” when young. “It's so but you survive. It's the people
Library will again host Salvation Army emergency Army, which also serves people rewarding and it makes you that make it special.”
AARP Foundation Tax-Aid canteen, and his wife was set to in Canton, Belleville and feel so good” to volunteer,” Both the Plymouth Corps
this winter. Appointments join him there last month Northville. Diane Krzeminski said. and the Wayne-Westland
will be scheduled during when Santa arrived in down- “It's like a big family,” Diane “They are just wonderful Salvation Army welcome vol-
open houses beginning Jan. town Plymouth. Krzeminski said. “We enjoy the volunteers. Do you ever need unteers at Christmas and all
7. “We're there when they fellowship.” They're on the people like that! Absolutely,” year. Bell ringers can register
See page 2.
need us,” said Diane “younger senior” side of some commented Colette Bailey. at www.ringbell.org for Red
Krzeminski of their five or so church membership, and she Diane Krzeminski said she Kettle sites. Other volunteer
years volunteering for the notes that makes their volun- enjoys the crowds at the annu- opportunities can be explored
THE ROMULUS corps on Main Street south of teering easier. al Santa arrival in downtown by contacting staffers Sandra
ROMAN Ann Arbor Road. She does She's appreciative of youth Plymouth. “That's really a lot of Kollinger at the Plymouth
ROMAN
Vol. 133, No. 51 Christmas bell ringing, and group members from the fun to do. Kids are just amaz- Corps, (734) 453-5464, or Tricia
they work together with the Plymouth Corps who ring the ing,” she said. “They are so Meacham at the Wayne-
Students at Romulus Tuesday night youth group, bell during the Red Kettle sweet,” including her family's Westland Corps, (734) 722-3660.
High School aren't done yet shuttling members back and drive. youngsters. Each Salvation Army has a
with their efforts at 'stuffing a forth while observing Salvation “But people are amazing, The youth group rings the website with emails listed for
bus' to help those in need in Army safety protocols. they are so amazing. I hear a bell “so the kids know” of giv- Kollinger and Meacham, who
the community. She cooks at the corps too, lot of stories how the Salvation ing, she said. “Sometimes you take calls during weekday busi-
See page 5. “pretty much anything.” Their Army stepped in and took care do Christmas carols. It's cold ness hours.

EAGLE Wayne County plans to sell 3 mill sites
THE WAYNE
EAGLE

Vol. 71, No. 51 Three sites bequeathed to agreement has already been plan with developers rather The position of the county
Once again, Kevin Dowd Wayne County in the will of negotiated for the Phoenix Mill than an outright sale. has been vetted by corporation
has been appointed to fill an Clara Ford in 1947 are now on site, but has not been finalized. Craig claims the sale will legal counsel, according to
unexpired term on the the market. Save Hines Park, a group of diminish the park inventory Assistant Wayne County
Wayne City Council. He will The county has listed residents opposed to the sale and is a violation of the terms Executive Khalil Rahal, who
represent Ward 2 of the city Phoenix Mill on Northville of the historic mills, has been of Mrs. Ford's will. Henry Ford has confirmed the legality of
until November of 2020. Road, Wilcox Mill in Plymouth vocally protesting the sale. The once operated all three of the the action. He added that
See page 6. and Newburgh Mill on Hines county spokeswoman said any mills. Another member of the developers are reluctant to
Drive in Livonia for sale. A funds from the sale would be group, Nancy Darga of renovate buildings they don't
spokesperson for Wayne used to for Hines Park which is Northville, who is the former own and said that while the
THE WESTLAND County said the plan is to allow in need of costly maintenance, chief of design for Wayne county wants enhancements at
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EAGLE developers to purchase the despite the 2016 approval of a County Parks, said the group is the parks, resources are limit-
Vol. 71, No. 51 mills and renovate them with parks millage by voters. opposed to the loss of control ed to satisfy the largest needs.
A public meeting of the
of the land by a public trust.
A member of the protest
recreational offerings such as
The American Public coffee shops, breweries or group, Bill Craig, has been visi- She said the group is not Save Hines Park group is set
Works Association, restaurants along the Hines ble at the Newburgh Mill site against the development of the for 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Robert
Downriver Branch (APWA) Park corridor. protesting the potential sale properties, but wants them to and Janet Bennett Library,
has named the Westland Conditions of Mrs. Ford's and urging county officials to remain under the jurisdiction 32777 Five Mile Road in
Lions Pavilion in Westland will require that the land be reconsider. He, and his group, of the county. The group has Livonia. There was no confir-
Tattan Park as a Project of used for recreational purpos- have suggested that the rede- contacted the Ford family mation that any representative
the Year. es. velopment of the sites could be regarding the proposed sale, from Wayne County would
See page 6. Reportedly, a purchase accomplished with a lease according to published reports. attend.

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