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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS - SUMPTER
BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS - SUMPTER

Sumpter supervisor thanks donors for participation

Sumpter Township “I would like to take this in a prepared statement. CRG Electric; Davenport LLC; Utilities Management
Supervisor Timothy P. Bowman opportunity to extend my deep- “During these challenging Brothers Construction; Fox Auto Service and Wolverine Power
recently expressed his apprecia- est thanks to our sponsors that times, it is especially humbling Parts, Inc. Higgerson & Neal Corp.
tion to those who donated this donated this year to enable the that we received the support Funeral Home; Jack Schmitz; J “A special thanks to Sumpter
year enabling the township to township to obtain gift cards for that we did. Among the benefac- & T. Towing, Inc.; Martin & Son; Township Fire Department,
help make the holidays a little the children in our community tors we wish to acknowledge Post, Smythe, Lutz & Ziel of Chief Januszyk, Platoon Chief
brighter for children the com- in lieu of our annual children's are: Benito's Five Star Pizza; Wayne; Red Rooster Lounge & Armstrong and Firefighter
munity. Christmas party,” Bowman said Carlisle Wortman Associates; Pizzeria; Three Farmers Meat Colleen Armatis,” he concluded.

New recruit?

Police Facebook page offers a little holiday humor

The Romulus Police Christmas carol favorite The safety tips and advice for resi- and criminals of the serious con-
Department introduced a new Twelve Days of Christmas in a dents all year, each infused with a sequences of their actions.
recruit last week to help brighten deep baritone. gentle sense of humor. The post from new Ofc. Pee
up the holidays in the community He sings: “On the 12th day of Last month, however, when the Dee drew several comments
with a little tongue-in-cheek training, Romulus gave to me, 12 post included a photo of a large including one from Mayor LeRoy
humor. new policies; 11 notebook pads; German shepherd in a gift box as Burcroff who wished everyone a
On the police Facebook page, 10 ticket books; nine new pass- a warning to porch pirates about Merry Christmas and told the offi-
new officer R. PeeDee, offered a words; eight flashlight batteries; stealing packages from doorways cers, “You are the best.” Other
holiday “hymn” to bring a few seven face masks; six new pairs of in the city, some residents were residents all sent holiday wishes
smiles to area residents while pants; five new ink pens; four sets worried that the officers had actu- to the department along with
sending good wishes. The puppet, of shirts; three FT0s; two pairs of ally put a dog into a box to dupe thanks for the dedicated service
proudly sporting his well-tailored handcuffs and a bright shiny new potential thieves. Not to worry, it the police officers provide in the
police uniform, is strongly remi- badge.” was a stock photo, used simply to community.
niscent of one of the Muppet char- The police department illustrate the seriousness of the There were also requests to
acters. During a short Facebook Facebook page attracts a large crime and to warn both residents have Ofc. Pee Dee transferred to
video, he offers his own version of number of followers and offers about the possibility of the crimes afternoons. Officer R. PeeDee

Award winner

The Michigan Downtown Association recently rec-
ognized Harris Park in Van Buren Township as the
2020 Best Placemaking Project in the state. The
urban park features free Wi-Fi, a digital message
board, walking path, doggie stations, benches, pic-
nic tables, pavilion, pergola, light bollards with
charging stations and a large grassy area.
Additionally, the property includes the Downtown
Development Authority office and a conference
room for business workshops and training ses-
sions. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Harris
Park has seen consistent daily usage. Van Buren
Township residents have gathered at the park for
socially distant activities such as business and
chamber events, martial arts and dance classes,
pop-up car shows, impromptu concerts, a drive-by
baby shower, birthday parties and two weddings.