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THE BELLEVILLE ‘Civil’ war
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Vol. 136, No. 51 Good-natured holiday battle between service clubs continues

Sumpter Township Police It's one of the traditional outreach efforts in the United
Captain Patrick Gannon was sounds of the season, and holi- States. Volunteer Bell Ringers
honored last month for his 30 day shopping trips would not man their "Red Kettles" at
years of service to the be complete without the famil- approximately 25,000 locations
department and the commu- iar "ding, ding, ding" of a nationwide and a tradition has
nity. Salvation Army volunteer ring- developed in some locations in
See page 2. ing a bell and collecting money which gold coins or rings are
in a hanging "Red Kettle". anonymously inserted into the
But behind those smiling kettles.
THE CANTON faces throughout the area, Eighty-three cents of every
EAGLE there is a good-natured and dollar donated during this
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long-standing rivalry between
time is used to support the
Vol. 74, No. 51 two venerable service clubs. organizations many missions
Maraschinos Pub donated Each year, members of the throughout the world and in
electric hoverboards and a Plymouth Kiwanis and the recent years, the Salvation
pizza dinner for 30 partici- Plymouth Rotary clubs Army has become more high
pants in the B.L.O.C. K. attempt to best each other by tech, utilizing various comput-
Youth Connection program. bringing in more donations to er and internet platforms,
See page 4. "do the most good" for the social media, an on-line, virtu-
Salvation Army and those in al "Red Kettle" and even an
need in the local community. iPad App, complete with a
THE INKSTER That rivalry has even ringing bell.
LEDGER STAR touched the new officers at the The Salvation Army and the
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 74, No. 51 Plymouth Salvation headquar- army of Red Kettle volunteers
ters where Majors Kris and
are important reminders that
Despite his efforts to have Mary Ann Wood are responsi- even in the hustle and bustle
the charges dismissed, State ble for the of the year-
Rep. Jewell Jones, D-Inkster, pastoral min- ” end holidays,
will face trial on felony and istry, program- this is the per- Volunteers June Kirchgatter, left, and Mary Lou Stone are among
misdemeanor charges. ming, opera- fect time to be the volunteers manning the Red Kettles at Kroger in Plymouth, hop-
See page 6. Each year,
tions and charitable, a ing to "ring up" donation totals for the Rotary Club and beat local
social services members of the spokesman Kiwanis Club members in total collections for charity.
THE NORTHVILLE in Plymouth, Plymouth Kiwanis said.
EAGLE Canton and the teer bell
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The volun-
Township,
Vol. 210, No. 51 Belleville and Plymouth Rotary clubs ringers are
Members of the Northville. now out
Northville Township Police While Kris attempt to throughout
Department officially wel- Wood is a best each other the area and
comed two new police offi- Kiwanis Club donations, no
cers last week. member, his by bringing matter how
See page 3. wife, Mary in more donations large or small
Ann Wood, is a will have a sig-
Rotarian. Last to "do the most good" nificant
THE PLYMOUTH week, during for the impact on
EAGLE the noon Salvation Army. someone less
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fortunate. The
Rotary Club
Vol. 21, No. 51 meeting, Salvation
The scattered archives of Wood chose Army of Metro
the Pere Marquette her words Detroit is cur-
Historical Society have carefully, and rently accept-
found a home at the with humor, describing the ing applications for Christmas
Plymouth Historical impact of the ongoing club assistance all metro Detroit
Museum. rivalry on the couple, while Salvation Army corps commu-
See page 5. urging her fellow Rotarians to nity centers.
volunteer to ring the bell. The Families with children up
THE ROMULUS Woods have been officers in to age 14 may apply to receive
ROMAN
ROMAN The Salvation Army for 27 Christmas assistance to pro-
vide their children with toys
years and are Canton
Vol. 136, No. 51 Township residents and other Christmas gifts. All
The Plymouth Noon Rotary those who sign up for Kiwanis member Dr. Ralph Bozell, at right, helps rival Rotarian and
Members of the Romulus
Police Department helped Club does have a secret, and Christmas assistance will friend Kirk Kohn collect donations for the Salvation Army, although
13 local children shop for nearly insurmountable receive assistance for holiday Bozell was concerned about helping the "competition" succeed as
the Rotary Club has in past years.
Christmas gifts at the weapon in the decades-long meals.
Belleville Walmart last week rivalry, however. Noon Rotary Applicants must provide
as part of the Shop With A Club member Norm Weast, a proof of all members living in
Cop program. financial planner, usually the household. Adults must
See page 5. waits until nearly the end of provide a form of identifica-
the Red Kettle Drive to make a tion - which can include a dri-
sizeable contribution to "make ver's license or state identifica-
THE WAYNE sure we beat the Kiwanis." tion - and proof that they live
EAGLE club members are among the in the zip code served by the
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The Rotary and Kiwanis
corps at which they are apply-
Vol. 74, No. 51 multiple group members and ing (such as a recent utility bill
The Wayne Police volunteers who take to local or rent lease). Names and
Department officially wel- store fronts and business loca- dates of birth for children are
comed new Ofc. Scott Bouchie tions to ring the bells for the required to apply for
who took his official oath of Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas assistance.
office during the regular meet- Campaign. According to the This year, Salvation Army
ing of the city council last Salvation Army, the Red Kettle locations are taking applica-
week. Campaign, the oldest annual tions in a variety of ways,
See page 6. charitable fundraiser of the including online and by phone.
kind in the United States, Applicants must submit their
helps raise money for those application to the corps com-
THE WESTLAND who need it most in communi- munity center which serves
EAGLE ties nationwide - providing their zip code.
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To learn more about how to
Vol. 74, No. 51 toys for children, coats for the apply, contact the nearest
homeless, food for the hungry
Members of the and countless social service Salvation Army corps commu-
Department of programs year-round. nity center.
Neighborhood Services From its humble beginnings For help finding the nearest
team in Westland will be as a fundraiser started by a center, visit salmich.org or call
traveling through neighbor- Salvation Army captain in San (248) 443-5500. The Salvation Plymouth Township Supervisor Kurt Heise, at right, and Township
hoods until Dec. 24 seeking Francisco in 1891, the Red Army office in Plymouth is Clerk Jerry Vorva are all smiles as they ring the bells for the
the best holiday home deco- Kettle Campaign has grown located at 9451 S. Main St. and Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. The pair were ringing on
rations. into one of the most recogniza- can be reached at (734) 414- behalf of the Rotary Club and said they were grateful to all those
See page 2 ble and important charitable 8210. who donated.

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