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WAYNE - INKSTER
WAYNE - INKSTER

Hello, Tokyo

Anavia Battle, a native of Inkster and
2017 graduate of Wayne Memorial High
School, has qualified for the U.S. Olympic
team after running a personal best 21.95
in the 200m qualifying meet June 26.
Battle, 22, is a senior at Ohio State
University majoring in human develop-
ment and family sciences. Battle lettered
all four years in track and field in high
school under the direction of Jamal
Jonson and amassed 21 state titles
before enrolling at Ohio. She is the
daughter of Antoinette Booze-Battle of
Inkster and has three siblings, Mintoria,
Antoine, and Monte. While she hopes to
become a professional athlete following
her Olympic appearance, she said her
favorite hobbies are watching movies.
She finished third in the Olympic trials
Eugene, Oregon and is expected to excel
during her first Olympic performance.

Community Block Grant to fund trail light installation

Funds from a federal Avenue, is accessed from view the river although the ing installations would be per- lar and some of the current
Community Development Second Street between area is in need of repair, offi- formed by DTE and will lights are not working due to
Block Grant will be used for Glenwrood Road and Sims cials said. Grant funds totaling include the removal of 34 high- damage.
improvements along Mill Trail Street. $76,677.13 will be used to install pressure sodium lights which The entire project will be
in the City of Wayne. Improvements on the path- new lights, trash receptacles will be replaced by 27 new funded through the grant
The 1-mile trail, which trav- will continue up to Dynamite and even some benches along energy-efficient LED lights, money, officials said, and will
els along the edge of the Rouge Park in the city, officials said. the popular walking trail. installed along the walkway. make the trail safer for resi-
River parallel to Michigan Walkers along the path can Officials said the new light- Officials said the trail is popu- dents to use, especially at night.
Financial help is available for flood damaged homes, property

Area residents affected by the 462-7585). The toll-free telephone Emergency Relief program pro- household. State Emergency Wayne Metro is accepting
heavy storms and recent flooding numbers will operate from 7 a.m. vides immediate help to families Relief Program assistance is avail- applications for emergency food
on June 25 and 26 have some until 9 p.m. seven days a week, and individuals facing conditions able for repairs not covered by and supplies, rent and utility
resources to help mitigate dam- officials said. of extreme hardship or for emer- homeowner's insurance for the assistance, along with property
ages the severe weather caused. This federal assistance could gencies that threaten health and basic house structure, hot water and income tax assistance.
Wayne County has been granted a include grants for home repairs, safety. It is available to eligible heater, septic/waste disposal sys- Additionally, Wayne Metro is also
Major Disaster Declaration as a low interest loans, and programs residents that need help with tem, doors/windows, extermina- accepting applications for the
result of the mass flooding and for home and business owners, home repairs necessary to correct tion services, electrical, plumbing, Great Lakes Water Authority
assistance for individuals and according to an announcement unsafe conditions and restore roofs and wells. WRAP (Water Residential
households is available through from federal authorities. essential services. To apply for State Emergency Assistance Program) that provides
the Federal Emergency Residents who may have already Applicants must be the owner Relief, visit eligible residents of the GLWA
Management Agency (FEMA). filed claims for losses with their or purchaser of the home and www.michigan.gov/MIBridges. service area with payment assis-
Residents who experienced local community should also file a meet other eligibility require- Anyone who does not have inter- tance and home water conserva-
losses due to the rainstorm can claim for federal assistance, offi- ments - including income limits - net access or needs assistance tion services.
apply for the federal assistance by cials said, as city claims are sepa- to qualify. applying can contact their local Call (313) 388-9799 or visit
going to rate from the federal relief being The lifetime maximum amount MDHHS office. Or call 2-1-1 to be www.waynemetro.org/ Programs
www.DisasterAssistance.gov or offered. of funds available for non-energy referred to other community to determine eligibility for these
calling 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800- In addition, the State related home repairs is $1,500 per resources. programs.