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Veterans sought for annual holiday meal program

Local veterans have until pound turkey, stuffing, mashed 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
noon Nov. 17 to register for the potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, ” 20 at the Wayne Ford Civic
8th Annual Holiday Meals for corn, green beans, cranberry To take advantage of this donation, League.
Wayne Westland Veterans and sauce, and heat and serve rolls Special arrangements or
Active Duty Families program. for a family of six to eight people. military veterans or active duty members and families delivery options are available for
The effort is led by Westland To take advantage of this must register by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17. those families needing special
Mayor William R. Wild, Wayne donation, military veterans or assistance. Notify either mayor's
Mayor John P. Rhaesa, Wayne- active duty members and fami- office of any special needs at the
Ford Civic League President Vic lies must register by noon on time of registration. Families
Barra, and local elected officials. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Register at (734) 722-2000. ofwayne.com who are unable to receive the
The program is for veterans and using our online form at Completed online forms Completed forms can also be meal during the scheduled day
families of active-duty service https://www.cityofwestland.com/v should be emailed to Wild at submitted at either Wayne or or hours should contact the
members. Once registered, etmeals or call Wild's office at mayor@cityofwestland.com or Westland city hall building. Wayne Ford Civic League at (734)
recipients will receive a 12-16 (734) 467-3200 or Rhaesa's office Rhaesa at jrhaesa@city- Meals will be distributed from 728-5010 for other arrangements.
Applications to join Westland Police Department accepted

The Westland Police that they meet all the require- ” hours of vacation time per year
Department is seeking a few ments for the Westland position will be added to officers' bank if
good men and women interested before paying for and taking the Candidates must apply by 4 p.m. less than 48 hours of sick time
in a career in law enforcement. written test. are used in a calendar year.
The department recently • Applicants must be a citizen Monday Nov. 15 to be eligible Candidates must apply by 4
exhausted the most recent of the United States for the upcoming hiring process. p.m. Monday Nov. 15 to be eligi-
police officer eligibility list with • Not less than 21 years of age ble for the upcoming hiring
hirings this month and will be • High school diploma or GED process.
starting the process to establish • Valid drivers license The Westland Police
the next hiring eligibility list, • Police academy graduate and collective bargaining agreement plan with a multiplier of 2.25 or Department also offers many
police officials said in a pre- MCOLES certified (or certifi- on May 5 of 2020. This new con- an option of a defined contribu- different assignments and
pared statement. able at time of hire), or a law tract included major improve- tion plan with employer match. opportunities for advancement.
As part of the process, appli- enforcement academy ments to police officers' benefits, There is a top vacation accrual Officials said. Questions about
cants will be required to take the attendee at time of applica- including a top salary of $72,671, of 260 hours per year; 18 hours the union contract or what the
written portion of their testing tion. with a total compensation pack- of sick time per month; 15 paid department has to offer, can be
through EMPCO (http://empco. The Westland Police Officers age of $87,093. Westland officers holidays; 72 hours of personal emailed to recruitment@
net/). Applicants should ensure Association signed a four-year have a defined benefit pension time per year and a bonus of 48 wlpd.net.
School district holiday help Help wanted

program is seeking donors The investigation into an arson that
occurred at a shopping complex at
Cherry Hill and Inkster roads last
month is continuing, according to
The annual SHH! Program at the Family check or gift card to the Family Resource
Resource Center is seeking holiday spon- Center c/o John Glenn High School, 36105 police. Detectives are seeking help
from the public information or an
sors for students facing extreme circum- Marquette Westland, MI 48185. Please make identification of a person of interest
stances. sure to write "Shh!" in the memo of the seen on surveillance cameras. The
Shh! volunteers match sponsors with stu- check. fire, determined to have been deliber-
dents who are currently experiencing Another option is to sponsor and shop for ately set, took place at about 10:40
homelessness, are in foster care placements an individual student, center representa- p.m. Oct. 17. Those providing infor-
or are in other disadvantaged situations. tives said. A list of items on a student's wish mation can remain anonymous,
Students in the program will receive items list will be provided by the Family Resource police said. Those with information
that are new to them, which will help them Center. can contact Detective Sgt. Shawn
fit in with their peers. There is also the option of purchasing Vargo at (313) 819-2866 or crime
Volunteers at the center said they focus item(s) from a pre-selected list of "Must stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-
on getting the student a few nice items that Haves" that many students request. These 2587.
are tailored to their tastes and likes, and items are generally $50 or less.
hopefully lift their spirits in this upcoming Any donation is a wonderful way for
holiday season. these students to feel like more of their peer
The average amount spent on each stu- group, a Family Resource staff member
dent is approximately $200, but any amount said. For more information, contact Family
will be helpful, as we can combine it with Resource Center Specialist Bridget Jarvis at
other donations, they added. (734) 419-2431 or https://docs.google.com/
To donate or sponsor a student send a .../1FAIpQLSfjjfeOF6zg5a.../viewform
Waste vouchers available

The City of Wayne Department of Identification to prove residency such
Public Works has been provided with 100 as a driver's license or state identification
vouchers for residents seeking to dispose will be required. The hazardous waste
of certain hazardous waste material. voucher is for drop off at the
Vouchers are available up at the Environmental Recycling Group located
Wayne Department of Public Works locat- at 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia, 48159
ed at 35200 Forest Ave. Wayne from 7 a.m. and is valid through Dec. 31.
until 3:30 p.m. while supplies last. Only A list of hazardous waste can be found
one voucher per household will be pro- at: http://www.waynecounty.com/.../house-
vided. hold-hazardous-waste.

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