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July 18, 2013
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Wayne consultants to
pursue grants for city
Curbside recycling, playground equip-
ment and expanded cleanup of the Rouge
River were among the grant fields explored
by the Winchester Consulting Group on
behalf of theCity ofWayne.
The consultants were hired in March at a
$60,000 annual fee to help the city secure
available grants and also lobby for the city
and consult with officials. Stephanie Moran,
director of communications and grant servic-
es forWinchester Consulting Group, spoke to
the members of the Wayne City Council and
city officials during a recent meeting about
the potential grants available for the city. She
mentioned the Competitive Grant Assistant
Program which would provide more than $1
million for curbside recycling carts in a coop-
erative effort with Garden City. She also
mentioned grants from Dr. Pepper, Snapple
and Kaboom to provide funding for play-
ground equipment in the amount of $15,000.
Mayor Al Haidous was in favor of pursu-
ing whatever grants possible, he said, to con-
tinue the clean up the Rouge River from
Hannan to Merriman. Officials are hoping,
they said recently, to make the river a focal
point for the city and encourage the recre-
ational use of the waterway. The recent
removal of the damunderneathWayne Road
which has restored the river to a wildlife
habitat was funded through federal grant
funding. Haidous said he thought it was
important to keep the momentum of that
clean up and encourage the use and access
to the river inWayne.
Lisa Nocerini, vice president of
Winchester Consulting Group, suggested that
the current city website be redesigned to
make it easier for users. She also suggested
that the site include away for the consultants
to post press releases about city events. She
suggested the city also have a Facebook page
for visitors to find information.
City Manager Robert English said that the
city has obtained the City of Wayne domain
name which could be used along with the
current internet address.
Nocerini also told the officials that the
group was pursuing ways to offset the cur-
rent $1 million the city pays in annual elec-
tricity and other utility services.
She said a potential partnership with
Ford Motor Co. for the purchase of energy
could be a topic of discussion with the
automaker.
There were no definite dates for changes
set or awarding of any grants announced
during the informationalmeeting.
The Michigan Humane Society is offering
low-cost spay and neutering for 100 cats and
kittens already in homes at the Berman
Center for Animal Care Veterinary Center in
Westland on Sunday, July 28. The 100 pre-
scheduled appointments, which are avail-
able on a first-come, first-served basis, can be
scheduled by calling (734) 721-4195. The cost
is just $42 per owned cat or kitten, with no
residency or income restrictions.
In addition to spaying or neutering, the
$42 will also include pain medication, rabies
vaccination (for cats 4months and older) and
FVRCP vaccination, which covers feline
viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and pan-
leukopenia (feline distemper). This low-cost
package represents a savings of more than
$100. Cats must be healthy and at least 8
weeks of age.
“Spaying and neutering is the best way to
control the problem of pet overpopulation
and decrease the number of homeless ani-
mals in our community,” said Dr. Kelly
Meyers, D.V.M., and MHS vice president of
veterinary center operations. “With this spe-
cial Sunday event, we are hoping to accom-
modate thosewho couldn't otherwisemake it
to our veterinary centers during regular
business hours.”
The same low-cost $42 feline spay/neuter
package is available for owned cats on an
ongoing basis, Monday through Friday, at any
of the three Michigan Humane Society vet-
erinary centers:
For more information, visit www.michi-
ganhumane.org.
The Michigan Humane Society is the
largest and oldest animal welfare organiza-
tion in the state. MHS works to end compan-
ion animal homelessness, provide the high-
est quality service and compassion to the
animals entrusted to our care, and to be a
leader inpromoting humane values.
This low-cost
package represents
a savings of more than $100.
”
Shelter to spay, neuter kittens
Down and dirty
Wayne County Parks employees turned the Hines Park-Nankin Mills Area into a giant
mud pit playground last Tuesday during the 26th Annual Mud Day. County workers
mixed 20,000 gallons of water with 200 tons of clean topsoil to make the muddy
mess. Children 12 and younger enjoyed the chance to cool off in the 90 degree heat
by jumping into the 75-by-150-foot pit of mud. Officials estimate that about 2,500
youngsters charged into the mud at 11 a.m. and participated in mud limbo and
human wheelbarrow races. Sponsors for Mud Day this year included: ITC Holdings,
Community Alliance Credit Union, Parkside Credit Union, CVS, Kroger and the
Western Wayne County HMRT. When the mud-coated participants crawled out of the
ooze, the Western Wayne Hazmet Team was on site to hose them off.