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DEBT, Continued from page 8
GLWA has reached out to the
State asking for assistance with this
At the CWW meeting, Randal situation. Coffey mentioned that
Brown, GLWA General Counsel ex- GLWA recently received a letter from
plained that GLWA has filed lawsuits the State encouraging GLWA to have
against Highland Park in the 1940s, a conversation with Highland Park to
1990s, 2014, and 2020, and the come to a resolution on their own.
State (2021 water only). The GLWA board recently
In the 2014 case, the trial court adopted charges and a budget for the
entered a judgement of $21 million 2023 fiscal year which begins July 1,
dollars, but Highland Park pursued 2022. Debt services are 42% of the
a countercomplaint. Both parties ac- GLWA FY 2023 Water Revenue Re-
cepted a one million dollar evalua- quirement budget.
tion relating to Highland Park’s Without assistance from the State
countercomplaint. The case is on ap- with the Highland Park debt, obtain-
peal. ing a solution for communities to re-
Since 2014, there are additional ceive their money back does not
amounts that Highland Park has not seem attainable.
paid to GLWA for water and sewer “If we get a settlement in the case,
services, which is included in the the money that would flow into the
2020 case. However, the 2020 case system from any settlement would
is awaiting orders on the filed dis- come back to the communities,” said
positives motions. Coffey.
Briefs, Continued from page 14 be hosting their annual cemetery
walk on Saturday, April 23, at 1:00-
Wednesdays are Comfort Food 3:00 p.m. The 2022 Walk will be at
Wednesdays. Come have dinner at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Attendees will
the Hall. Call the Hall for more de- learn about several Wayne residents
tails. buried there and hear their life sto-
Thursdays are Euchre Nights. ries. Please park in Dynamite Park
Fridays are Karaoke Nights. next to the cemetery.
The last Sunday of the month
there is a $10 Breakfast Buffet. If Free Credit
you wish to have unlimited Bloody Report Available
Mary’s or Mimosas, the cost is $15. Members of Wayne Westland Fed-
For any of the events, please call eral Credit Union can now receive a
the Hall for more information. free credit report on the last Friday
of every month. Visit with member
Upcoming events at the representatives in the lobby for all
Wayne Public Library the details.
Magnetic Poetry Kits, Tuesday, Safe exchange zone
April 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages The Wayne Police Department is
Tea Mixing, Thursday, April 21, proud to announce and display its
6:30-7:30 p.m. Adults new "Safe Exchange Zone" in the
Birdhouse Gift Painting, Satur- front parking lot. The Safe Exchange
day, April 30, 1-2:00 p.m. ages 5 and Zone is designated parking for ex-
up changing items that you purchase or
Adult Book Club, The Stranger sell online. The Safe Exchange Zone
by Harlan Coben, Wednesday, May 4, can also be used for child custody ex-
6-7:00 p.m. Adults changes. This area is under 24/7
Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, video surveillance and was created
May 7, Noon-5:00 p.m. All ages to offer a peace of mind to the par-
Silly Saturday, Saturday, May 14, ties involved.
1-2:00 p.m. ages 6 and up Wayne Police Officers may not
Hidden Objects Scavenger Hunt, participate or act as an official wit-
Tuesday, May 17-Saturday, May 21, ness in the transactions, nor are they
ages 11-18 or grades 6-12 available for legal advice or to settle
civil or pricing disputes between par-
Cemetery walk for 2022 ties involved in the transactions at
The Wayne Historical Society will this location.
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