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PAGE 4                                                         ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN                                            April 11, 2019


                           NORTHVILLE - WESTLAND








        City honors 2nd mayor







           One of the founding fathers of  transition the community from a  for young residents interested in
        Westland was recently honored  township to a city. He worked  public safety and the construc-
        for his more than half a century  alongside eight other individuals  tion of a new police station and
        of dedication to his city.     to write the Westland City     two fire stations.
           Members of the Westland City  Charter, and together, their work  Throughout his career,
        Council officially renamed the  helped lay the framework for the  McKinney was committed to pro-
        grand ballroom inside Westland  policies still used to manage the  moting diversity, inclusivity, and
        City Hall in honor of former   city today.                    ensuring the satisfaction and
        Mayor Gene McKinney. Officials   While serving the community,  well-being of all Westland resi-
        also took the opportunity to for-  McKinney worked with other  dents, city officials noted.
        mally present McKinney with a  community members and govern-    McKinney remains active and
        resolution honoring him for his  ment officials to integrate many  involved in the community, hav-
        50 years of service to the munici-  enhancements into the Westland  ing served on the city 50th
        pality.                        community, including: Laying the  Anniversary Committee and vol-
           McKinney was the second     groundwork for a Westland Post  unteering his time and effort for
        mayor in the history of the City of  Office; establishment of the  the celebration of the 75th
        Westland taking office in 1969 at  Historical Commission; creation  anniversary of Norwayne.
        the age of 33, making him at that  of the Housing Commission;   “Mayor McKinney was a dedi-
        time the youngest mayor in the  establishing the Westland Library  cated public servant and remains
        state. He served as mayor until  Board to begin planning for a  passionate  about  making
        1975.                          library; efforts to rename the  Westland a great place to live,”
           McKinney was born on June   Wayne School District to include  commented Mayor William R.
        21, 1935 in Nankin Township    Westland; successful develop-  Wild.  “We are proud to have his
        which officially became the City  ment of the Westland Golf   name associated with our grande
        of Westland. He served on the  Course; bringing the Michigan  ballroom and look forward to a  Former Westland Mayor Gene McKinney displays the formal procla-
        Nankin Township Charter        Humane Society to Westland; the  dedication ceremony in the near  mation presented to him in honor of his 50 years of dedication to the
        Commission, which aimed to     launch of a police cadet program  future.”                    community.

        Fashion for Freedom dinner fights human trafficking





                          Julie Brown  more slaves today than anytime                            ”                                   “We always want things cheap-
                          Staff Writer  in history,” said Decker, a                  There are more slaves today                   er and cheaper so it's going to
                                       Plymouth resident.                                                                          happen. It's just meeting our
           Fighting human trafficking is  “It's changing everybody's                    than anytime in history.                   demand,” Decker said. Edee
        the aim of a “Fashion for      mindset about it,” she added.                                                               Franklin, founder of Sanctum
        Freedom” dinner/dessert event    As founder of Pearls of Great                 It's changing everybody's                   House, a shelter for women
        set for 6:30-9 p.m. tomorrow,  Price Coalition, Pastor Carrie                      mindset about it.                       who've been trafficked, will be
        April 12, at Ward Church, 40000  Wood knows well that more than                                                            the April 12 speaker. There will
        Six Mile in Northville Township.  90 percent of  clothing is made by                                                       be a silent auction.
           The event is sponsored by   slave labor and/or slave labor in  learn of human trafficking, both  chase we vote for or against slav-  Last year, this first-time fash-
        Pearls of Great Price Coalition, a  the supply chain. The “Fashion  labor and sexual, said Decker. “I  ery in our world today. Virtually  ion event drew some 389 atten-
        grassroots Christian organization  for Freedom” event has a $35  was surprised when I first  all electronics have the hands of  dees, and more are expected this
        working against human traffick-  admission, with proceeds for con-  learned about it.”      slaves involved somewhere along  year. Decker noted she looks for
        ing.                           tinuing educational efforts and  Wood, a United Methodist    the supply chain ...Our educa-  the fair trade symbol on products
           “Pearls of Great Price      support of victims and survivors.  minister, notes slave sweatshops  tional programs make people  such as grocery items.
        Coalition is about bringing      The evening focus is “fair   exist in the U.S., plus slave labor  aware and change the way we all  The  National  Human
        awareness to human trafficking,”  trade” clothing, accessories and  at  hotels,  restaurants,  shop.”                      Trafficking Hotline can be
        said LeAnn Decker, co-chair with  jewelry, with alternate shopping  factories,door-to-door sales, nail  The April 12 event will have  reached at 1-888-373-7888.
        Vicki Harkey of “Fashion for   outlets that say “no” to human  salons, massage parlors, land-  volunteers from Pearls of Great  Pearls of Great Price Coalition
        Freedom.”                      trafficking. Registration for  scaping, construction, farming,  Price Coalition modeling clothes  is  on  Facebook    at
           “I was looking for a new min-  “Fashion for Freedom” atten-  and others. Such slave labor is  as well as a human trafficking  https://www.facebook.com/pearl-
        istry to get involved in. I found  dance is available online at fash-  prevalent in other countries as  survivor. There will be a number  sofgreatpricecoalition/ and the
        Carrie (Wood's) organization. I  ionfree.eventbrite.com.      well.                         of vendors offering fair trade jew-  website is: pearlsofgreatprice.
        had to get involved. There are   “I think they are surprised” to  Wood said, “With every pur-  elry, clothing and bags.    net.
        Annual maple syrup tours are now available at Maybury Farm



           Maybury Farm is hosting     even get a chance to taste the sap  where hot drinks and snacks are  for groups of 15 or more, call (248)  learn more, or contact Diana
        maple syrup tours which include  straight from the tree. The wagon  available to enjoy next to the  374-0200.              Wallace, interim farm director, at
        watching the sap being harvested  will then take guests back to the  wood stove. Pure Michigan Maple  Maybury Farm is located at  (248) 916-3033 or diana@maybury-
        from the trees and the sweet treat  Sugar Shack where they will  Syrup is available for purchase  50165 Eight Mile Road in  farm.org.
        being made.                    watch and learn how the sap is  and there are free recipes for you  Northville.  The cost for the Maple  Maybury Farm is operated by
           Tours begin with a wagon ride  converted into maple syrup, how  to try with your maple syrup at  Syrup Tours is $8 per person and  the Northville Community
        out to the Sugar Bush. When    syrup is graded, and also how to  home.                      children 2 and under are admit-  Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
        there, visitors will head into the  try making maple syrup at home.  This event is popular and  ted at no cost with a paid adult.  organization.  For more informa-
        woods where they will learn about  Once the tour is finished, visi-  space is limited, organizers said,  Tours are 1, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 and 4  tion, visit www.mayburyfarm.org
        the maple tree, how to tap it, and  tors are invited to warm up in the  so arrive early to reserve a spot.  p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.   or www.facebook.com/maybury-
        then collect the sap.  They may  Maybury Farm Welcome Center  To schedule a private Farm Tour  Visit www.mayburyfarm.org to  farm.

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         03. Cards of Thanks   34. Specialized Services  57. Antiques      70. Masonry / Brickwork  92. Business Places for Rent  105. Mobile Homes for Sale  118. Freebies
         04. Monuments         35. Situations Wanted  58. Garage and Yard Sales  72. Cleaning Services  93. Banquet Halls  106. Houses for Sale  119. Auto Repairs
           & Cemetery Plots    40. Business Opportunity  59. Auctions      73. Musical Merchandise  94. Farm Land for Rent  107. Condos/Townhouses for Sale  120. Motorcycles
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         30. Help Wanted       50. Pets & Supplies   65. Tree Service      87. Room for Rent    101. Wanted to Rent   114. Auto Accessories
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                              grandchildren  Jacob,       LANDSCAPE       tled to compensation. Call  LENT PAY, BENEFITS SIGN  Gain freedom with a  STEEL BUILDINGS
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                              Funeral services took place  a $500 CASH BONUS.
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                              (734)-697-4500. Memorial
                              tributes may be directed to
           Jeffery G. Straight  Van Buren/Belleville area
        Jeffrey G. Straight, 60, died  CAF-5.
        April 6.                                      FISH FOR STOCKING:
        Mr. Straight, a longtime                       MOST VARIETIES
        Belleville resident, died                        POND LAKES
        peacefully at Beaumont                        LAGGIS’ FISH FARM
        Hospital--Wayne Campus.                       (269) 628-2056 Days
        Mr. Straight was the owner                   (269) 624-6215 Evenings
        of Expert Auto Repair of    LANDSCAPE
        Romulus.  He  enjoyed   -GROUND MAINTENANCE
        bowling, playing golf, fish-  - IRRIGATION
        ing and trips to the casino  Base pay $11/hr. or more
        and  most  importantly,  depending on experience.
        spending time with his fam-  Work 40 hrs. plus per week  CLASS ACTION
        ily.                  (weather permitting) to     LAWSUIT
        Among his survivors are his  December 2019 or until  FARMERS,  LANDSCAP-
        wife of 38 years, Kathy; his  end of season and receive  ERS or GARDENERS, did
        children:  Brian Straight of  a $500 CASH BONUS.   you or a loved one use
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        Belleville, Ashley (Danny)                  were diagnosed with NON-
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        Kayla Straight of Belleville;  call 734-697-3600.  (Cancer)? You may be enti-
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