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INKSTER - WAYNE - WESTLAND

Winning entries

Wayne Main Street recently announced the
winners of the city 2019 Scarecrow Contest
during a reception at Derby's Alley. The
Facebook winner was Number 43, Taken by
the Headless Horseman created by Brooke,
Temperance and Verity. The People's Choice
winner was Number 22, Charlie's Spongebob,
created by the Marshall and Bond Family and
the Judge's Choice winner was Number 14,
Lily, entered by the Harper family. Each of the
winners was awarded a $100 prize. The con-
test and reception were sponsored by the
Wayne Downtown Development Authority,
Kurt's Kaps and Dexter Cider Mill. Tomorrow,
Nov. 1, will be the last day to take scarecrows
down. From 8 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, volun-
teers will be meeting at the Wayne Historical
Museum and then walking through town
removing the scarecrows. To volunteer, email
director@downtownwayne.org.

Police awarded grant to fund technology upgrades

Technology at the Westland initiatives, technical assistance, “The Westland Police
Police Department is about to get strategic planning, research and ” Department is always looking for
a serious upgrade. evaluation, data collection, train- The Westland Police Department ways to acquire the newest and
The department was recently ing, personnel, equipment, foren- is always looking for ways most modern investigative tools,”
awarded a $121,165 Justice sic laboratories, supplies, con- commented Police Chief Jeff
Assistance Grant (JAG) through tractual support, and criminal to acquire the newest and most Jedrusik. “Utilizing the latest
the Michigan State Police. justice information systems. modern investigative tools. and greatest technology provides
The JAG Program is the pri- “The City of Westland was the Westland Police Department
mary federal block grant funding excited to learn that we have with state of the art tools for
stream for state and local crimi- been awarded this grant,” com- only replace and expand upon its opportunity to purchase new criminal investigation and proac-
nal justice agencies. JAG funds mented Mayor William R. Wild. existing network and infrastruc- state of the art technological tive crime prevention for our res-
may be used for state and local “These funds will be used to not ture, but it will also provide investigative equipment.” idents.”
Local county commissioner awarded NAACP leadership honor

Wayne County Commissioner "I am deeply honored to for the event. Economic Development. He is branch represents 24 communi-
Glenn S. Anderson (D-Westland) receive this honor from an organi- Anderson joined the Wayne also a member of the Committee ties, including Allen Park,
was honored with the Leading zation that has done so much to County Commission in 2016 after on Ways and Means and the Belleville, Brownstown Township,
Through Service Award present- promote freedom and justice for serving eight years in the Committee on Health and Human Canton Township, Dearborn,
ed by the Western Wayne County all," Anderson said. Michigan Senate and six in the Services. Dearborn Heights, Ecorse,
NAACP during the annual Anderson has been an NAACP Michigan House. He previously Anderson is a retired Ford Garden City, Inkster, Lincoln Park,
Freedom Fund Dinner Oct. 20. member since 1992. The Western served nine years on the Westland Motor Co. employee and has been Livonia, Melvindale, New Boston,
The award was presented in Wayne branch was named City Council. a UAW member since 1972. Northville, Plymouth, Redford
honor of Anderson's continued Michigan NAACP Branch of the He is chair of the commission He and his wife, Gail, are par- Township, River Rouge, Romulus,
involvement with the local Year in 2018. Special Committee on the ents of two adult children and Sumpter Township, Taylor, Van
NAACP branch, as well as with Michigan Lt. Gov. Garland Criminal Justice Complex and have three grandchildren. Buren Township, Wayne,
the community at large. Gilchrist II was keynote speaker vice chair of the Committee on The Western Wayne NAACP Westland and Wyandotte.

CITY OF ROMULUS
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Global Trucking Repair Rezoning
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
November 18, 2019 for the purpose of considering RZ-2019-003; Global Trucking Repair, a pro-
posed amendment to the City of Romulus Zoning Map to rezone 10.10 acres of property from the
current designation of M1, Light Industrial District to M-T, Industrial Transportation District. The
property is located on Ecorse Road, Parcel ID #80-004-02-0815-000.

The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus MI 48174-1485. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an oppor-
tunity to comment on said request. Written comments may be submitted and should be addressed to
Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
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