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Boy oh boy, are some people going to be
surprised when they finally get their
Christmas gifts fromme
See, it's down to the wire and my budget
has been depleted and I still have several
gifts to buy.
I'm desperate, here. So desperate, I'm
going throughmy closets and shelves seeing
if there's anything I can possibly “re-gift” or
maybe label as a “white elephant” surprise.
This would be great because I've got some
junk, I mean valuable but no longer used
items, that I could really, really dowithout.
Take for instance the crock pot fromhell.
Please, somebody take it. I've had the thing
for about three years and I bought it
because, well I don't rememberwhy, exactly,
because I already had a crock pot. This one
was bigger or prettier or something and I
was enticed into purchasing it.
It stinks. No, I mean, it really stinks. I
plugged it in to use it the first time and the
smell was like a high school chemistry
experiment gone awry. It smelled acrid and
electric and brought to mind those warn-
ings of sulfur and brimstone that allegedly
precede a visitor from the underworld.
Well, I thought back then, that's just because
it's new and it will burn off after I've used it
a few times. No such luck. My old standby,
true-blue crock pot remains in storage and
only this one made it on
the last moving truck, so
I'm stuck with it. Every
time I use it, the smell
seems to increase in nastiness. Seriously, I
made a pot roast in the thing about amonth
ago and it stunk so bad, the neighbors were
ready to call the fire department. It took me
two days to get the awful stench out of the
house. It is now sitting on a pantry shelf and
every time I open the door, all I can smell is
that stupid crock pot.
This, I'm now thinking, will make a great
gift for a certain daughter-in-law of mine
who told me that one of my Christmas trees
was, and I quote, “creepy.” You want to see
creepy, sweetie, just wait until you get this
little puppy home and plug it in. You'll be
looking for an exorcist when that smell hits
your ever so delicate little nose. Creepy,
indeed.
Then I realized that I had reallymissed a
golden opportunity. See, my spouse, sweet-
heart that he is, has a memory about like
mine. He has collected all this “stuff” for
years, but really has no recollection of own-
ing or using it once it is out of sight. I think it
would be a great idea for me to re-give him
the electronic computerized drum set I
Commissioner thanks constituents
To the editor
;
The holiday season can be a pressure
cooker. Between the shopping and trying to
get more tasks accomplished before the end
of the year, it can be stressful. The holidays
are intended to be a break to step back, cele-
brate and spend quality time with our fami-
lies and friends.
This holiday season, I am thankful for
you. I am thankful for your support. I am
thankful and honored to be re-elected to
serve in 2013-2014 as Wayne County
Commissioner in District 11. I am thankful
that you spend time reading my newsletter
andmy posts on social media (Facebook and
Twitter).
Best wishes to you and your family from
the McNamara family -- Aida, Cullan, Jamie
andme!
In 2013, I will continue to strive to make
Wayne County an ideal place for families to
live, work, learn andplay.
KevinM. McNamara
Wayne CountyCommissioner - District 11
Commissioner sends greetings
To the editor;
It has been a pleasure serving as your
District 12 Commissioner. I am proud to
have served and represent you for the past
two terms on theWayne County Commission.
I would like to thank all of those who have
relayed their concerns to me over the years
and I hope that those concerns have been
properly resolved.
I would like to thank each of you and the
three communities of Westland, Inkster and
south Livonia for giving me the extraordi-
nary opportunity to make a difference in
Wayne County. As the author of the Ethics
Ordinance, I know that I have left a mark on
the Commission and have high hopes that
we, with your help, are headed in the right
direction.
The Wayne County Commission districts
have been redrawn and will take effect at
the beginning of the New Year. The current
district will be split up between four of the
new districts. Depending on where you live,
your new commissioner will either be Diane
Webb, Laura Cox, Kevin McNamara, or cur-
rent State Representative Richard LeBlanc.
You can find the new district maps by visit-
ing
the
following
web
page:
http://www.co.wayne.mi.us/documents/elec-
tions_docs/Plan060111.pdf . I wish them the
best of luck throughout their terms.
I wish each of you a very blessed and
Merry Christmas, and also a healthy and
happyNewYear 2013!
JoanGebhardt
Schools now on holiday break
To the editor;
On behalf of Northville Public Schools
and the Northville Board of Education, I
wish each of you a relaxing and enjoyable
holiday break, and hope that you have the
opportunity to enjoy time with family and
friends.
Please note that all Northville Public
Schools are closed from Monday, Dec. 24
through the start of classes on Monday, Jan.
7, 2013. Our Board of Education offices at
501 West Main St. will be lightly staffed from
8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3,
2013 and Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, and able to
receive phone calls. Outside doors will
remain locked, with access only by sched-
uled appointment. Regular business will
resume onMonday, Jan. 7, 2013.
We at Northville Public Schools are grate-
ful for the incredible support of the
Northville community, who values exempla-
ry programs for students - whether it is in
academic arenas, in the arts or on our athlet-
ic fields. We havemuch to be proud of aswe
continue to work toward providing the best
possible educational programs for all stu-
dents. We are likewise grateful for the
opportunity towork for andwith outstanding
educators and individuals who choose to
work with, and in support of, our students
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December 27, 2012
ABSTRACT
WAYNE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 2012-36
December 18, 2012
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
at Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne Rd. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. Presentation of res-
olutions to Paul Franks and Doug Beasley and by Gregory Baracy regarding Literacy
Corps: Partners in Learning APPROVED: minutes of Regular and Special meetings of
December 4; Special Event Permit for Westland-Wayne Relay for Life and waive all fees;
Site Plan #2012-07 Road Runners Wholesale Auto Parts; Site Plan #2012-08 Black
Diamond/Pro Fireworks; bid award to Michigan State Electric for $238,219.00 for emer-
gency generator at Comm. Center; appointment of Delphine Gardner to Comm. on Aging;
reappointments to Board of Review of Bruce Foulk, Terry Shenk and Lawrence Chastang;
to DDA of Gordon Jones and Vince Law; to Nankin Transit of Pam Dobrowolski; calling
public hearings for CDBG; PSA with Stantec for $56,000.00 for water meter replace-
ments; TCO #602; declaring 31758 Taft a hazard nuisance on emergency basis; cancel
January 1, 2013 meeting due to lack of quorum; consent calendar. Received and filed
Communications and Reports. Adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
Matthew K. Miller
Publish: December 27, 2012
City Clerk
CITY OF WAYNE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Wayne will hold PUBLIC HEARINGS as listed
below to consider the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for eli-
gible activities:
Planning Commission
- Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
Hearing #1: Reprogramming of certain funds: From program year 201-0-2011: through
the transfer of $2,938.71 from Code Enforcement to Streets. From program
year 2011-2012: through the transfer of $16.49 from Senior Services to
Streets, through the transfer of $8,124.01 from Code Enforcement to
Streets, and through the transfer of $7,870.70 from Administration to
Streets; From program year 2012-2013: through the transfer of $5,735.00
from Code Enforcement to Streets.
Hearing #2: Proposed use of 2013-2014 program funds
City Council
- Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 8:00 P.M.
Hearing #1: Reprogramming of certain funds: From program year 2010-2011: through
the transfer of $2,938.71 from Code Enforcement to Streets. From program
year 2011-2012: through the transfer of $16.49 from Senior Services to
Streets, through the transfer of $8,124.01 from Code Enforcement to
Streets, and through the transfer of $7,870.70 from Administration to
Streets; From program year 2012-2013: through the transfer of $5,735.00
from Code Enforcement to Streets.
Hearing #2: Proposed use of 2013-2014 program funds
Said hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers, Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne
Road, Wayne, MI 48184. Final funding decisions are subject to U. S. Dept. of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, as administered by the County of Wayne.
Matthew K. Miller, City Clerk
CDD 12/18/12
Publish: December 27, 2012
CITY OF WAYNE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of Wayne, Michigan will hold its regular
meetings which are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month on the following dates
during the calendar year of 2013 at Wayne City Hall, 3355 South Wayne Road, Wayne,
Michigan at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted:
January 1 & 15, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19, April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18,
July 2 & 16, August 6 & 20, September 3 & 17, October 1 & 15, November 5 & 19 and
December 3 & 17
Proposed minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Wayne City Hall, 3355 South Wayne Road, Wayne, Michigan 48184,
not more than eight business days after the date of said meeting and approved minutes will
be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location not
more than five business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved. This
notice is in compliance with Act 267 of Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Matthew K. Miller
Publish: December 27, 2012
City Clerk
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: December 27, 2012
EC122712-0672 2.5 x 1.557
Take a deepbreath.
It's almost over. This week, with New Years Eve and New
Years Day looming, the barrage of holidays will end for this
year. All that will be left will be the cleaning, storing and dis-
mantling of theholiday decorations.
We'd like to suggest, as somany have in the past, that there
are things about the holiday season that we should all try and
remember throughout the New Year. Not the frantic shop-
ping and holiday crowds and traffic, but the spirit of goodwill
that was evidenced throughout our communities during the
past fewweeks.
We've commented previously on the number of civic
groups and others who worked so diligently to help others
during the holiday season. The Salvation Army, The United
Way, the Goodfellows, the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, the
Lions, Toys for Tots, nearly every church and too many more
groups and individuals to mention. Most of these organiza-
tions work hard all year long to help those who are less fortu-
natewith foodpantries and other help.
As we've mentioned before, that help and that willingness
to give to help others is an integral part of what makes our
communities the great places to live that they are. The demo-
graphics of western Wayne County span the depths and the
heights of income and education, and yet, as communities
they all continue to thrive, despite the challenges and obsta-
cles they have all faced during the economic tsunami that
struck our country.
Some obviously did better and were better prepared than
others, but no matter what the economic status of the area,
there was no lack of giving or support for others during the
past fewweeks.
We feel that speaks volumes about the people who are our
neighbors and fellow residents. No matter what political
opinions or parties may divide us, no matter what religious
differences of doctrine we may have, during these past few
weeks, we allmanaged to findways tohelp others.
Wemay have dropped a fewcoins or dollars into a red ket-
tle, donated some time helping sell Goodfellows papers,
shopped, wrapped or delivered gifts or food, or donated gift
certificates for turkeys or hams.
No matter how much or how little, that effort was united
throughout the area and that is the spirit of the holidays we'd
like to cultivate and remember throughout the year. The food
pantries will empty soon and inFebruary, donations will stop
flowing so freely to many of the clubs and charities and the
churches organized holiday efforts will end. We'd like to see
that spirit of helping our fellow man, of giving whatever we
can, last all year long.
Those in need would certainly benefit from the help. And
those who can give would find that keeping that spirit of
acceptance and charity all year would make for a better and
stronger community for everyone.
Most of these organizations work hard all year
long to help those who are less fortunate with
food pantries and other help.
”
A gift of ‘memories’
See
Gifts,
page 7
See
Letters,
page 7
A holiday spirit we can use all year
Letters