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September 6, 2018
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AYNE
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ESTLAND
Local resident wins $100,000 Powerball prize
The future of the former
Westland City Hall site and the
entire Ford Road corridor in the
city is under consideration by the
Downtown
Development
Authority (DDA).
Members of the group are
working on the development of a
master plan and are seeking pub-
lic input into the discussions.
The DDA members have
scheduled several discussion ses-
sions to encourage public input
as theywork toward a framework
for future development opportu-
nities. Residents and business
owners are welcome at the meet-
ings, according to Mayor William
R.Wild.
“The redevelopment of the
former city hall property has the
opportunity to be transformation-
al for the identity of our commu-
nity and we want our residents
and business owners to be part of
the planning and to play an
active role in the city's future,”
said Wild. “The sessions are
designed as workshops for cre-
ative ideas to flow.”
The sessions will all take
place at Westland City Hall,
36300WarrenRoad.
Session dates:
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Noon - 1 p.m.
Topic:
Ford Road Corridor Bus
Tour: Participants will learn to
identify and quantify what they
like about Ford Road buildings,
streets, and public spaces and
visit former city hall site.
Thursday, Sept. 13
Noon - 1 p.m.
Topic:
Learn about planning
walkable communities and share
vision for the FordRoad corridor
during the next 20 years through
a series of activities.
Friday, Sept. 14
Noon - 1 p.m.
Topic:
Learn about mobility,
transportation and non-motor-
ized best practices and share
personal vision for the Ford
Road corridor during the next 20
years.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Noon - 1 p.m.
Topic:
Revealing the ideas gener-
ated throughout the workshops.
The basis for the Reimagined
Ford Road Master Plan will be
unveiled.
A lucky mistake led to a Westland
woman winning a $100,400 Powerball
prize.
Linda Keyanchuk, 64, matched the
four white balls and the Powerball twice
- 10-21-30-43-63 PB: 17 - in the Aug. 8
drawing to win two $50,000 prizes. She
also matched three numbers and the
Powerball four times to win an addition-
al $400. She bought her ticket online at
MichiganLottery.com.
“I meant to buy a multi-draw
Powerball ticket, but accidentally bought
six Powerball tickets,” said Keyanchuk.
“I didn't realizemymistake until the next
afternoon when I logged in to my Lottery
account and saw I had won more than
$100,000!
“It's been a crazy week. I've logged in
to my account every day to make sure I
really did win. It's been exciting thinking
about what all of this money will mean
forme!”
Keyanchuk visited Lottery headquar-
ters recently to claim the big prize. With
her winnings, she plans to pay for an
upcoming vacation, and then save the
remainder.
“People like me just don't win money
like this. It's unreal!”Keyanchuk said.
Powerball plays may be purchased for
$2 each at Lottery retailers across the
state and online at MichiganLottery.com.
A “Power Play” option that multiplies
non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times to a
maximum of $2 million may be added to
any Powerball play for only $1.
The Powerball drawing takes place at
10:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday
and may be watched live online at:
. Powerball
tickets are sold in 44 states, Washington
D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto
Rico.
The sessions are designed
as workshops for
creative ideas to flow.
”
Westland seeks public input on master plan
on what's important to those who live and
work inWayne.”
Sanders also had some strong feelings
about the decision.
“Clearly, I understand that there are resi-
dents who do not agree with me. I respect
them and their opinions, but this tactic by
Mr. Rhaesa goes far beyond political differ-
ences. This is obviously an attempt to solidi-
fy his protection of the city manager despite
the independent investigation which sug-
gested her termination. This has become a
personal vendetta.
“I suspect he is aware of the impact on
his reputation by the revelations of his
involvement in the mismanagement at city
hall. He obviously has a vested financial
interest in protecting the current city man-
ager.
“This will leave him as the only choice
for voters and will protect the status quo at
city hall and on the council,” Sanders said.
Sanders also said he found it ironic that
when he challenged inaccurate petitions
and irregular signatures on recall petitions
against him in court, Columbo allowed the
irregularities despite the clear legal specifi-
cations in an effort not to “disenfranchise
the voters.”
“Removing the only candidate opposing
Mr. Rhaesa and his plans to control the city
would certainly appear to be disenfranchis-
ing the voters,” Sanders said.
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Good neighbors
Friends project set for this Saturday
The City of Wayne 2018 FRIENDS
(People Helping People) group is still
looking for volunteers.
FRIENDS will take place this
Saturday, Sept. 8 or, if it rains, Sept. 15.
The goal of this program, which began
in 1998, is to help a Wayne resident who
cannot perform maintenance work due
to financial ormedical situations.
Volunteers will perform mainte-
nance work such as painting, yard work,
home repairs and other related jobs.
The day (usually about 6 hours) starts
at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast
at the HYPE Recreation Center.
Material, equipment, t-shirts and lunch,
plus refreshments are provided on site.
Youth Groups are welcome, with one
adult for every five youth volunteers.
To volunteer or for more informa-
tion, call the Community Development
Department at (734) 722-2000 or email
Albert Damitio, theFRIENDS chairper-
son, at
