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BELLEVILLE - INKSTER - NORTHVILLE

Plan revision OK'd for Van Buren splash pad

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A new, $1 million splash pad in township general budget fund until 7 p.m. seven days a week
Van Buren Township is closer to and $200,000 from the Van Buren Our kids should not between Memorial Day and
operation following approval of Civic fund. Additional funding Labor Day.
an amended site plan by mem- has been committed by Chuck have to go to other Assistant DDA Director Lisa
bers of the township planning Covington who is planning a communities for recreation. Lothringer said at an earlier
commission last month. memorial for his daughter at the meeting this would be the largest
The new amenity in Quirk site. splash pad in the area at 6,359
Park, behind township hall, is Bids on the project were due replaced as it will be damaged by struction of a public pavilion square feet and can be used by
expected to be ready for use in this week and will be presented construction equipment. The cur- located away from the splash pad. 425 children at the same time
August, barring any unforeseen to members of the township rent concession and restroom Township officials said that although estimates indicate there
problems, officials said. The board at the May 7 meeting building at the park will remain water at the splash pad will be will be from 130-150 children at
splash pad is a project of the according to Maudie Smith of and changing rooms will be con- flow-through and not reused and any one time.
Downtown Development Russell Design. Plans include the structed. The project will also estimated to cost about $18,900 a “It's the most beautiful thing
Authority (DDA) and has been in removal of an asphalt path and include shade sails and a play year, dependent on use. Opening for our community,” commented
the planning stage for more than existing playground during the structure and three sets of swings and closing the system is estimat- Township Supervisor Kevin
a year. The DDA will pay construction. She added that the in the new playground area at the ed at $1,500 annually. McNamara. “Our kids should not
$480,000 toward the splash pad, parking lot at the northeast cor- 10-acre site. Current plans will have the have to go to other communities
while $270,000 will come from the ner of the project will need Plans also include the con- splash pad open from 11 a.m. for recreation.”
Northville Arts and Acts festival to return for 10th year

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The largest Arts and Acts munity to the festival return to is presented by the Northville
Festival in the 10 year history of downtown Northville. This year We hope to attract Art House with the proceeds
the event will return to historic will be bigger and more diverse designated for public art exhibi-
downtown Northville June 21, than past years, with more than upwards of 25,000 visitors tion and art education programs
22, and 23. This year, the festival 45 returning exhibitors artists over the weekend, and services in Northville and
will feature more than 130 local and 85 new artists and vendors. the surrounding communities.
and national artists and vendors We hope to attract upwards of For more festival information,
during the weekend of arts, 25,000 visitors over the week- a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, June dren's art activities and musical visit www.northvillearthouse.
crafts, theater, literature, music, end,” said Alexandra Teicher, 22 and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. entertainment. org.
food and entertainment. With festival coordinator. on Sunday, June 23. Arts and Acts brings together Arts and Acts Festival spon-
many restaurants, shops, and After a one-year collaboration The festival will include the the community to celebrate the sors this year include Michigan
landmarks along the festival with Northville Township, the Art in the Sun Juried Fine Art imagination, talent, art and cul- Landscape Design Services, The
path, visitors will also find an 2019 Arts and Acts Festival will Fair; Makers Mart of Northville; tural diversity of artists through- Knickerbocker Group of
abundance of neighborhood be located on Main and Center Young Artist Juried Art Fair; out the country. The festival is a Raymond James, Leaf Filter,
venues to visit between viewing streets in downtown Northville Northville Art House Chalk completely free event to attend Home Pro USA, Mike Miller
the vast display of arts. where it began a decade ago. Festival; Short on Words with food, drink, shopping, con- Building Co., Renewal by
“We have had an incredible The festival will open from 3-8 Literary Contest; live model por- tests, and entertainment for visi- Anderson, Raymond James &
response by artists and the com- p.m. Friday, June 21; from 10 trait drawing and painting; chil- tors to experience. The festival Associates, and WindowPro.
Inkster teens sought for State Police Academy

Michigan State Police are mentors from local law enforce- awareness, domestic violence Sunday, June 23, and returning being attended if the student
continuing the search for 20 ment agencies to help them awareness, first aid, leadership Thursday, June 27. Upon lives within the 48141 zip code.
recruits from the Inkster com- learn leadership and mentor and public speaking. The stu- returning home to the commu- Interested applicants should
munity to participate in the skills, while developing their dents will tour Michigan State nity, the students will complete contact Trooper Antonio
Michigan State Police Youth personal character. University, the State Capitol, a community service project Palmer at PalmerA@michi-
Leadership Academy this year. The four-day program, dur- and participate in team-build- and celebrate at a graduation gan.gov or Trooper Austin
There is no cost to participate ing which the teens will be ing and character-building ceremony luncheon with their DeClercq at DeClercA@michi-
in the academy, which is fund- housed at the training academy, exercises during the free acad- family, mentors from the pro- gan.gov. The deadline for
ed through the Byrne JAG is offering male students a emy. gram and local officials. accepting applications is May
Grant. crash course covering various Transportation will be pro- To qualify, interested male 19. More information can be
The goal, according to a state topics including: physical activ- vided for the students to and students must live within the found at Michigan.gov/MSP
police spokesman, is to partner ity, water safety, nutrition, alco- from the Michigan State Police 48141 zip code. There is no under the Grants and
14 and 15-year-old males with hol and drug awareness, gang Training Academy leaving restriction as to school district Community Service section.

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