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October 5, 2017
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Westland mayor named
to municipal league board
United Way seeks volunteers
New art exhibit at city hall
Westland Mayor William R. Wild has
been elected to serve on the Michigan
Municipal League Board of Trustees.
Wild was one of six officials elected to
the board from across the State of
MichiganSept. 12.
The Michigan Municipal League pro-
vides a wide variety of services to help
member communities sustain highly liv-
able, desirable and unique places within
the state. Their services include state
and federal advocacy, placemaking tech-
niques, legal and insurance services,
executive search services, education on
a multitude of topics relevant to munici-
pal officials, and much more, according
to a prepared statement.
The Michigan Municipal League is
supported by a strategic board of
trustees who are a critical part of the
organizational structure. The 18-member
board guides the internal workings and
public policy of the league with support
from five legislative committees. The
president of the group appoints a nomi-
nating committee to review candidates
and make recommendation for election
at the annual meeting during the con-
vention.
Preference is given during selection
to those individuals who have shown a
commitment to the league and its princi-
ples, according to a prepared statement
fromthe organization.
“It is my honor to be elected to serve
on the Michigan Municipal League's
Board of Trustees,” commented Wild.
“Michigan Municipal League aims to
improve Michigan communities through
innovative programs, connecting ideas
and people and providing resources and
services to the communities they serve.
As mayor of the City of Westland, I am
excited to bring my unique perspective
and experience to Michigan Municipal
League and I am looking forward to
sharing ideas with the many talented
individualswho comprise the board.”
Plymouth Community United Way is
seeking volunteers for the annual Make
a Difference Day set for Saturday, Nov.
18.
Volunteers will be helping to provide
fall clean-up for low-income and dis-
abled community members in Plymouth
and Canton. The day will begin at 8:30
a.m. with a continental breakfast at
Plymouth First United Methodist
Church. After breakfast, teams will head
out to two selected homes in the commu-
nity.
Volunteers are asked to register with
Randi Williams at (734) 453-6879 ext 5.
This event is perfect for families, youth
groups, local companies, or just about
anyone, she said.
“Come with friends, or alone, we will
match you with a great group of hard-
working team members, Williams said.
Anyone under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by an adult,” Williams
added.
Volunteers should be prepared to
bring rakes, and other yard tools if possi-
ble. Plymouth Community United Way
will supply lawn bags secured through
grants anddonations.
Any company or group that would like
to participate but cannot come on
Saturday can schedule another volun-
teer clean-upday by contactingWilliams.
For more information, visit
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mouthunitedway.org Serving the
Plymouth, Canton and Western Wayne
County area since 1944, Plymouth
Community United Way addresses
human service needs of individuals and
families.
Three Cities Art Clubwill have a new
exhibit, Earth is Full of Art, at Westland
CityHall continuing throughNov. 28.
The Gallery is located in the west
wing, to the left when visitors enter
Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.
The gallery is open to the public during
hours city hall is open.
The exhibition includes watercolor,
oil, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, pastel, air-
brush, and photography. On display is
art of this world and some other-worldly
pieces.
An opening reception is planned
from4:30-7 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 11.
This is a free event open to the pub-
lic.
The artists will be on hand, refresh-
ments will be served and there will be
original art for sale starting at $40.
For more information, contact
Marilyn Meredith at (313) 231-3939 or
email
or visit
Grand opening
Township officials, firefighters and
residents from Northville and
Plymouth celebrated the re-opening
of the Lake Pointe Fire Station last
week. The two communities
approved a joint occupancy agree-
ment which allows each township to
now have two firefighters on duty at
the station. Northville Township Fire
Chief Brent Siegel with Plymouth
Township Chief Dan Phillips said the
opening would offer better service to
the public while Plymouth Township
Supervisor Kurt Heise and Northville
Township Supervisor Bob Nix pre-
pare to cut the grand opening ribbon
with a fire ax.
Photos by Don Howard
